Board List

The Board of Directors oversees the mission of the school and determines policy. The board is responsible for oversight of the school’s accountability plan and meeting the requirements of the charter sponsor and state law.

Stanley Brown, Chair (6/1/26-6/30/29)
Board Member-Community Member: 2007-2029
sbrown@sbwschool.org

JoAnn Knutson (6/1/24-6/30/27)
Board Member-Community Member: 2009-2027
jknutson@sbwschool.org

Niyousha Monfaredmanesh (10/1/25-6/30/27)
Board Member- Licensed Teacher: 2024-2027
nmonfared@sbwschool.org

Marissa Moore, Secretary-Treasurer (6/1/25-6/30/28)
Board Member-Licensed Teacher: 2024-2028
mmoore@sbwschool.org

Leigh Hamersten (6/1/26-6/30/29)
Board Member-Community Member: 2024-2029
lhamersten@sbwschool.org

Open (6/1/2025-6/30/2028)
Board Member- Parent

Executive Director
Barbara Novy
bnovy@sbwschool.org

School Director
Dr. Matt Rega
mrega@sbwschool.org

Election Process

Elections for the Stonebridge World School Board of Directors take place each spring to fill designated positions that are open. Newly elected board members’ terms become effective July 1.

Additional information regarding the 2026–2027 Board election will be posted after January 1, 2027.

Board election procedures

To download the Bylaws for Stonebridge World School Bylaws

To contact SWS teachers and staff call 612-877-7400 during the school day.