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School Board

The Twin Cities International Schools is governed by an elected School Board comprised of teachers, parents, and community members. School Board meetings are held at the school. The public is welcome to attend. Click on the link below to read the school's bylaws.

Twin Cities International Schools Bylaws

School Board Meeting Schedule 2024-2025

Board Members

Warsame Shirwa– Chair
(Community Representative-term expires June 30th 2027)
warsames@yahoo.com

Heidi Tesfaye – Director
(Teacher Representative-term expires June  30th 2026)
heidit@iecmail.net

Abdirazak Botan - Director
(Parent-term expires June 30th 2026)
abdirazak1@msn.com

Amaal Warfa - Director
(Parent-term expires June 30th 2026)
amaalwarfa@gmail.com

James Engler - Director
(Community Representative-term expires June 30th 2026)
engler192@gmail.com

Ex-Officio's:

Abdirashid Warsame
Executive School Director
abdirashidw@iecmail.net

Pillsbury United Communications Liaison:

Larry McKenzie
Charter School Liaison
larrym@pillsburyunited.org

Date & Time Agenda Meeting Link
9/19/24 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
10/24/24 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
11/21/24 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
12/19/24 @ 4:00PM  Meeting Agenda In Person
1/16/25 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
2/20/25 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
3/20/25 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
4/17/25 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
5/15/25 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
5/17/25 @ 10:00AM Annual Meeting & Elections In Person
5/29/25 @ 4:00PM Meeting Agenda In Person
June, July & August No Meetings  

Addressing the School Board

If you are interested in addressing the School Board during the Open Agenda portion of the meeting, please fill out an ‘Open Agenda’ card found on the table as you enter the meeting room. Once you have completed the card and read the guidelines, give the card to one of the Board members for recognition by the Board Chair during Open Agenda.

The Board does not respond during Open Agenda; rather a response is provided within 7–10 days following an opportunity to consider the concerns/questions raised.