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
School Board Meeting Schedule 2025-2026
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: 6/19/25
Time: 10:00AM
Location: TCIS Board Room, 277 12th Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Meeting Type: Special 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: 5/1/25
By: Ismail Ahmed
Director of Finance and Operations, TCIS
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
Yusuf Samatar - Director
(Parent-term expires June 30th 2026)
samatar58@yahoo.com
James Engler - Director
(Community Representative-term expires June 30th 2026)
engler192@gmail.com
Ex-Officio:
Abdirashid Warsame
Executive School Director
Abdirashid Warsame
abdirashidw@iecmail.net
Pillsbury United Communities Authorizer Liaison:
Larry McKenzie
larrym@pillsburyunited.org
| Date & Time | Agenda |
| 9/19/24 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 10/24/24 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 11/21/24 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 12/19/24 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 1/16/25 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 2/20/25 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 3/20/25 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 4/17/25 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
| 5/15/25 @ 4:00PM | Meeting Agenda |
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5/29/25 @ 4:00PM |
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5/29/25 @ 4:00PM |
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6/19/25 @ 10:00AM |
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| 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.