School Board
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
Public Notice: TCIS Board of Directors Meeting
By Minnesota Statute 13D (Open Meeting Law), notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of Twin Cities International Schools will hold a regular board meeting as follows:
Date: 1/15/26
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: TCIS Board Room, 277 12th Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting (Open to the Public)
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct regular business meetings with the Board of Directors. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (612) 821-6470 or ismaila@iecmail.net.
Posted: 12/19/25
By: Ismail Ahmed
Director of Finance and Operations, TCIS
Board Members
Warsame Shirwa– Chair Community Representative Term Expires on June 30, 2027 warsames@yahoo.com Heidi Tesfaye – Director Teacher Representative Term Expires on June 30, 2026 heidit@iecmail.net Abdirazak Botan - Director Parent Representative Term Expires on June 30, 2026 abdirazak1@msn.com Yusuf Samatar - Director Parent Representative Term Expires on June 30, 2026 samatar58@yahoo.com James Engler - Director Community Representative Term Expires on June 30, 2026 engler192@gmail.com
Ex-Officio:
Abdirashid Warsame
Executive School Director
Abdirashid Warsame
abdirashidw@iecmail.net
Pillsbury United Communities Authorizer Liaison:
Leona Charisma Diggs, M.Ed., B.S.
leonad@pillsburyunited.org
Scheduled Meetings and Agendas for 2025-2026
| Date & Time | Agenda |
| 9/18/25 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 10/23/25 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 11/20/25 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 12/4/25 @ 1:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 12/18/25 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 1/15/26 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 2/19/26 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 3/26/26 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 4/16/26 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 5/14/26 @ 4:00 PM | Meeting Agenda |
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5/16/26 @ 10:00 AM |
Meeting Agenda |
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5/28/26 @ 4:00 PM |
Meeting Agenda |
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June, July, & August |
No Scheduled 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.