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 Members

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

Board Meetings

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.

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025 NOTICE: Special Meeting - Discipline Hearing
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, May 1, 2025 NOTICE: Special Meeting - Discipline Hearing
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025 Budget Hearing
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Board Committee Meetings

Notice of Committee Meeting Schedules

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

1st Thursday of the Month at Mason City Hall, 2nd-floor conference room
Christopher Mumby - Chairperson, Bryan Droscha, Matt Bennett

February 6, 2025
~~March 6, 2025~~ NOTICE: Date Changed to March 5, 2025
~~April 3, 2025~~ NOTICE: Date Changed to April 2, 2025
May 1, 2025
June 5, 2025
August 7, 2025
September 4, 2025
October 2, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 4, 2025

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

3rd 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.

4th 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/6:30p.m.)
April 24, 2025
May 22, 2025
June 26, 2025
August 28, 2025
September 25, 2025
October 16, 2025 (Third Thursday/6:30p.m.)
November 20, 2025 (Third Thursday/6:30p.m.)
December 18, 2025 (Third Thursday/6:30p.m.)