August 19, 2025
September 16, 2025
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December 16, 2025
January 20, 2026
February 17, 2026
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April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 16, 2026

Board meetings are open to all. Please call the school office at 651-414-6000 to confirm the meeting date and time if you wish to attend. There may be occasional changes to the schedule. The board values the participation of LJA community members at board meetings to present comments or concerns to the board members. Fifteen minutes at the beginning of the board meeting will be reserved for LJA community and general public member participation. Specific incidents and/or concerns regarding any specific member of the LJA community must first be brought to the attention of the board co-chairs and/or the Leadership Team. The board co-chairs will review the matter and place the community member on the agenda. Community members listed as speaking on the agenda will be asked to sign in, and wait to speak until called on by the presiding co-chair. A time limit will be set for each speaker.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: dorea@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Dorea is an LJA parent and a trained scientist. She earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Cognitive and Neural Systems) from Boston University. Dorea serves as a servant leader of people and projects in medical device research and development.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: venisea@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Venise is an LJA parent with ten years of teaching experience. She currently works in leadership development and holds a Ph.D. in Africana Studies and Religious Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: roberta@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Bob is the parent of an LJA 8th grader. He holds degrees in mathematics, computer science, and linguistics, and earned a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Iowa. He is a principal data scientist working in the legal technology field.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: jillm@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Jill is a parent of an LJA scholar. She earned a degree in Urban Studies from San Diego State University. After 20 years helping companies with strategic initiatives and digital transformation, Jill is now proud to serve the State of Minnesota, supporting implementation of the new Paid Leave program launching January 1, 2026.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: beths@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Beth is a Senior Department Administrator at Hennepin County.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: carlosa@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Carlos is an LJA community member with eight years of experience in leadership training and construction management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Business Administration.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: amandao@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Amanda brings valuable insight and dedication to her role on the LJA Board. Her full bio is coming soon — stay tuned to learn more about the experience and passion she brings to the table.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: julies@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Julie is one of LJA’s Special Education teachers. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from St. Catherine University and later a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Bethel University, specializing in Emotional Behavioral Disorders and Specific Learning Disabilities. Julie brings years of experience supporting neurodivergent scholars of all ages and is passionate about helping students discover their inner strengths and beauty.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: heidij@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Heidi is a math teacher at LJA. She received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and worked for 20 years in food manufacturing. She later transitioned to education, earning her teaching license and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota. Heidi believes that math is beautiful and ever-present, and she works to inspire that same appreciation in her students.

Phone: 651-414-6000
Email: annar@laurajeffreyacademy.org

Anna is our 7/8 LASS co-teacher. Anna studied Social Studies Education and Women's Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth.  Shortly after starting her teaching career, she returned to school for a Masters of Education through St. Mary's University, focusing on Social Justice Education.  Her teaching career has been in a variety of settings in Minnesota and New York and in all settings her passion for the transformative power of education has persevered and grown.  She is excited to begin her third year at LJA working to empower students to find and use their voices.

Julie Silvers
Finance Committee Meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month at 4 pm. The Finance Committee does not meet during the month of July.

August 11, 2025
September 8, 2025
October 13, 2025
November 10, 2025
December 8, 2025
January 12, 2026
February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
April 13, 2026
May 11, 2026
June 8, 2026