Our center is governed by a board of parents and professionals. The majority of our board members are family members of children or youth with disabilities. We encourage you to apply for a position on the board. Just complete this application and return it to Pathfinder Services of ND at 1015 S Broadway, Suite 42, Minot, ND 58701 or send it by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Board of Directors:
Sarah Olson, Professional (Board President)
Becky Dolley, Professional (Secretary/Treasurer)
Shannon Cook, Parent
Jessica Haugen, Parent
Desiree Herzig, Parent
Teresa Olafson, Parent
Dr. Mark Vollmer, Professional
Michelle Woodcock, Professional
Purpose: The board sets the overall mission and policies for the center. They hire the executive director and assist with the general promotion of the Pathfinder Services of ND services.
Mission: To unite parents and teachers with the resources to build positive futures for and with children, students and young adults with learning differences or challenges.
Major responsibilities:
- Leadership for our center
- Organize the board of directors, officers, and committees
- Form policies and procedures
- Oversee the annual budget
- Oversee program planning and evaluation
- Evaluate the Executive Director
- Review reports
- Promote the center
- Assist in raising funds
- Reach out to new groups
Length of term: A board member serves for three years. The term may be renewed twice pending approval of the board. After serving three terms a board member must wait for a period of one year before becoming eligible to serve again.
Meetings and time commitment: Meetings are held a minimum of four times a year. They typically last two hours. Families often participate by phone and stipends for travel are available. Board members may be asked to serve on committees.
Prior Experience: No prior experience is required. We provide new members with orientation and information to support their role as a board member.
Expectations of all board members: Attend meetings regularly, participate on committees.