School Board Members
President: Scott Louser
Scott Louser was born in Minot and graduated Minot High School in 1989. He attended Minot State University and graduated with a business administration degree. In 1997, he began a career in real estate and continued his education at Minot State, graduating in 2001 with a master's in management. He is currently the broker/owner of NextHome Legendary Properties.
Louser served as the North Dakota Association of Realtors state president in 2005 and the National Association of Realtors Vice President in 2012. In 2011, he was first elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives where he continues to serve as the chairman of the Industry Business and Labor committee. He has served on many volunteer committees in the community over the years and has three children: Garett, a 2021 Minot High School graduate; Kamryn, Jim Hill Middle School student; and Kendyl, Edison Elementary student.
First Term Ends: 2028
Email: scott.louser@minot.k12.nd.us
Vice President: Lacey Laudenschlager
Lacey Laudenschlager is a native of Sawyer, ND. She graduated in 2001 and is very proud of her small town roots. After high school, she attended Minot State University where she was part of the women’s basketball team and was involved in student government. She later transferred to the University of North Dakota where she remained involved in student government, ultimately graduating with degrees in history and Spanish.
Laudenschlager’s professional background includes education and real estate. She has been involved in various organizations throughout the Minot Community. She is currently a member of Power of the Purse, a giving circle within the Minot Area Community Foundation whose mission is to support women’s and children’s programs. She is also a part of the MSU Beaver Boosters and serves on the MSU Board of Regents.
Laudenschlager and her husband, Erik, have five children: Jack, Selia, Sofia, Elise, and Ella. Their great grandmother graduated from Minot High in 1933 making them fourth generation MPS students! The Laudenschlagers enjoy spending the majority of their time following their children's activities and visiting Lake Metigoshe.
First Term Ends: 2028
Email: lacey.laudenschlager@minot.k12.nd.us
Board Member: Mitch Kraft
Mitch Kraft was born in Minot, North Dakota and moved to the family farm in Plaza, North Dakota the summer before he entered the fifth grade. After graduating from Plaza High School, he attended Minot State University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Management.
Kraft is proud to be active in our community, including serving as past president of the state local chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, past president of the Minot Association of Builders, and past president of the Minot swim club.
Third Term Ends: 2030
Email: mitchell.kraft@minot.k12.nd.us
Board Member: Bill Irmen
Bill Irmen grew up in Sawyer, ND. He graduated from Minot State University and taught at Jim Hill Middle School for 32 years. He currently works as a construction inspector for the Indian Health Service. Irmen and his wife, Amy, have two daughters, Madison and Riley, who are proud Minot High School graduates.
First Term Ends: 2028
Email: bill.irmen@minot.k12.nd.us
Board Member: Matt Bianco
Matt Bianco grew up in El Segundo, CA. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he served 24 years in various roles around the US, Europe and Iraq before arriving at Minot AFB in 2013. Since retiring from the Air Force in 2016, he continues to support the 91 Missile Wing's Minuteman III and future Sentinel mission and currently works for BAE Systems Inc. He also attended University of North Dakota where he graduated with a master of business administration.
Bianco is married to Rebecca. He has two sons and a daughter, Nate, Bella, and Rocco, plus five grand kids. Becky has two sons as well: Bradyn and Landon. Four of their children have been MPS students. In their spare time, they enjoy seeing concerts, traveling, or just relaxing at home with their pets.
First Term Ends: 2030
Email: matthew.bianco@minot.k12.nd.us