Board of Education

The Mason Public Schools Board of Education is comprised of seven members who serve overlapping terms of six years each. Regular Board of Education meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. Special meetings are scheduled as needed. Regular meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. at Mason City Hall, unless otherwise noted.

 Meet the Board

Liz Evans, President
 Elected: 2016
 Term Expires: 2028

Steve Duane, Vice President
 Elected: 2020
 Term Expires: 2026

Christopher Mumby, Treasurer
 Elected: 2016
 Term Expires: 2026

Amy Lark, Secretary
 Elected: 2022
 Term Expires: 2028

Bryan Droscha, Trustee
 Elected: 2022
 Term Expires: 2028

Matt Bennett, Trustee
 Elected: 2024
 Term Expires: 2030

Lacy Harding, Trustee
 Elected: 2024
 Term Expires: 2030

Regular Board of Education meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. Special meetings are scheduled as needed. Regular meetings begin at 7:00 pm in Mason City Hall's Council Chambers, except as indicated. 

All meetings of the Board are open to the public except those specifically exempted by law. Closed sessions may be called to discuss certain personnel matters, student discipline, contract negotiations, and for consultation with attorneys on pending litigation. No vote on any item may be taken in closed session.

A quorum of four board members is needed to conduct business. The superintendent and administrative staff are available at board meetings to provide reports and background information.

Minutes are recorded at each board meeting. These minutes are public record and, as such, are available to interested individuals.

Upcoming Meetings

Notice of Regular Board of Education Meetings
Location: Mason City Hall, unless otherwise noted, 7:00 p.m. 

Regular meetings are recorded and Live Streamed on YouTube.

Notice of Committee Meeting Schedules

Finance & Property Committee – 5:15 p.m.

Meets on the first Thursday of the Month at Mason City Hall, 2nd-floor conference room.

Christopher Mumby - Chairperson, Bryan Droscha, Matt Bennett                             

Policy & Community Committee – 5:15 p.m.

Meets on the third Thursday of the Month at Mason City Hall, 2nd-floor conference room.

Dr. Amy Lark - Chairperson, Liz Evans, Lacy Harding

  • January 23, 2025 (Fourth Thursday)
  • February 20, 2025
  • March 20, 2025
  • April 17, 2025
  • May 15, 2025
  • June 19, 2025
  • August 21, 2025
  • September 18, 2025
  • October 16, 2025
  • November 20, 2025
  • December 18, 2025

Curriculum & Staff Committee – 5:15 p.m.

Meets on the fourth Thursday of the Month at Mason City Hall, 2nd-floor conference room

Steve Duane - Chairperson, Matt Bennett, Dr. Amy Lark

  • January 30, 2025 (Fifth Thursday)
  • February 27, 2025
  • March 20, 2025 (Third Thursday/6:30 p.m.)
  • April 24, 2025
  • May 22, 2025
  • June 26, 2025
  • August 28, 2025
  • September 25, 2025
  • October 16, 2025 (Third Thursday/6:30 p.m.)
  • November 20, 2025 (Third Thursday/6:30 p.m.)
  • December 18, 2025 (Third Thursday/6:30 p.m.)

Executive Committee - as needed

Liz Evans - Chairperson, Christopher Mumby, Steve Duane

View Board meeting agendas and minutes on BoardBook.

Board policies are available on BoardDocs