governANCE
chief elected officials
Description and Expectations
purpose:
The collaborative is governed by a Chief Elected Officials Board consisting of a county commissioner from each county. The CEO Board meets at least annually before the annual meeting of the Collaborative and at other times as necessary.
mission:
The Board of Chief Elected Officials gives authority to either the PACT for Families Director or the Executive Board Chair to enter into any contract or to execute any instrument for the agency. The PACT for Families Attorney is authorized to certify entities' requirements when required.
Governing duties:
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Review and approval of upcoming budget.
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Annual authorization to apply for grant funds.
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Annual appropriation of tax dollars.
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Review of Bylaws.
ceo board members
Board Chair
Vice-Chair
Paul Johnson
Ron Antony
Meeker County
Yellow Medicine County
nathan schmalz
McLeod County
greg snow
Renville County
corky berg
Kandiyohi County
Meeting Minutes
Below, you'll find the official meeting minutes from the CEO Board. If you have any questions or need meeting minutes from previous years, please contact pactoffice@pactforfamilies.org.
executive board
Description and Expectations
purpose:
The board provides leadership, governance, and oversight to ensure PACT for Families fulfills its mission and organizational needs.
mission statement:
Partners working together to strengthen families and support children in achieving their highest potential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Guide organizational leadership and policies
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Oversee financial management, grants, and programs
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Review organizational and program reports
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Promote PACT for Families
Board Member Expectations:
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Attend monthly meetings (First Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Kandiyohi County HHS Building)
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Serve on committees (meeting ~4 times/year)
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Participate in up to two special events annually
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Support and promote PACT’s mission and initiatives
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Stay informed on PACT’s budget and financial needs
executive board members
Vice Chair 2026
Chair 2026
At-Large Representative
Public Health Representative
Leah
Lundgren
Sara
Benson
Public Health Representative
Director, Renville County Public Health
Serves through 2026
(320) 523-3831
School Representative
Kodi
Goracke
School Representative | Principal Atwater/Cosmos/Grove City Schools
Serves through 2026
(320) 244-4686
At-Large Representative
Heather
Jeseritz
Community Services Director, United Community Action Partnership
Serves through 2027
(320) 235-0850 x 1138
Parent of SED Child Representative
jessica
dybsetter
allison
deal
Kandiyohi County Community Corrections
Serves through 2026
(320) 231-6222
Yellow Medicine Co Resident
Serves through 2027
Carrie
Peterson
Kandiyohi County Resident
Serves through 2028
Mental Health Representative
Wendell
Veurink
Fiscal Agent (non-voting)
Brenda
Peterson
Social Services Representative
Rae Ann
Keeler-Aus
Social Services Representative
Director, Yellow Medicine County
Family Services
Serves through 2028
(320) 564-2211
Director (non-voting)
Sarah
Vonderharr
Corrections Representative
Parent Representative
Meeting Minutes
Below, you'll find the official meeting minutes from the Executive Board. If you have any questions or need meeting minutes from previous years, please contact pactoffice@pactforfamilies.org.