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Native American Parent Advisory Committee

 

The Native American Parent Advisory Committee’s (NAPAC) purpose is to serve in an advisory capacity for planning and implementing programs and events that support District 196 American Indian students and their families. NAPAC membership consists of parents and/or guardians of identified American Indian students in District 196, secondary student representatives and district teacher representatives. All students representatives are required to have a 506 form on file.

NAPAC Board

  • Nicole Lonetree-Brovold, Chair
  • Monica Sandoval, Vice Chair
  • Sianneh Mulbah, Secretary
  • Mandy Priester, MDE At-large Board Member
  • Katie Coulson, Teacher Representative

Contact us

Location: 2120 Silver Bell Road; Eagan, MN 55122; Phone: 651-423-7890
Email: isd.196.napac@gmail.com

All NAPAC meetings will be in-person (unless otherwise noted) and open to the public.

Time: 6:30-8 p.m. (unless otherwise noted in *BOLD below)

Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 - Silver Bell Learning Center

NEW DATE: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 5 p.m. - Whitetail Woods Regional Park (Farmington)

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 - Silver Bell Learning Center

CANCELED: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 - Silver Bell Learning Center

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 6 p.m. - Silver Bell Learning Center

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 4:30-6 p.m. - Silver Bell Learning Center

Monday, March 9, 2026 - Silver Bell Learning Center

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Silver Bell Learning Center

  • Agenda
  • Minutes

Monday, May 18, 2026 - Silver Bell Learning Center

  • Agenda
  • Minutes

NAPAC ELECTION NOTICE: 

District 196's Native American Parent Advisory Committee is conducting their annual board election. Elected committee members serve as a voice for Indigenous students and families and they offer crucial advice on the services ISD 196's American Indian Education (AIE) Program provides. On Monday, March 30, the AIE Program will begin accepting nominations for open board positions.

Nomination Period: Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 10, 2026

The following positions are up for election this school year:

Vice Chairperson (2-year term)

  • Parent or guardian of an American Indian student in District 196
  • Must have a completed 506 form for their child(ren) on file with AIE program

Secretary (2-year term)

  • Parent or guardian of an American Indian student in District 196
  • Must have a completed 506 form for their child(ren) on file with AIE program

Teacher/Counselor (1-year term)

  • Must work in a District 196 school

Student Representative (1-year term)

  • Must be entering grade 6-12 for the following school year
  • Must have a completed 506 form on file with AIE program

Review Roles and Responsibilities for these roles.

NAPAC Voting will take place in person at the following dates and time:

  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • District Office (3455 W 153rd Street Rosemount, MN 55068)
  • Wednesday, April 22, 2026 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • District Office (3455 W 153rd Street Rosemount, MN 55068)
  • Thursday, April 23, 2026 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • District Office (3455 W 153rd Street Rosemount, MN 55068)
  • Thursday, April 23, 2026 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    • SilverBell Learning Center (2120 Silverbell Rd. Eagan, MN 55122)
      • AIEP Public Hearing Event


Eligible voters must have a 506 form on file for their child(ren) with the AIE program in order to vote for the Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Student Representative positions. If you are unsure if you do, please call American Indian Education staff. Student Representatives must also have a 506 form on file with the American Indian Education Office

Contact NAPAC directly: isd.196.napac@gmail.com

 

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