Administration - Minot Public School District

Superintendent

Dr. Scott Faul has served as Superintendent of Minot Public Schools since July 2024. He joined the district in 2011 as Principal of Minot High School–Magic City Campus and was appointed Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education in 2023. Prior to joining Minot Public Schools, Dr. Faul taught in Bottineau and held the role of Principal and Activities Director in Kenmare.

Dr. Faul earned his doctorate in education leadership from the University of North Dakota in 2014. He is an active board member of the North Dakota Council of Education Leaders and was president of the organization in 2017.

To contact Dr. Faul: Amy Senger Superintendent Executive Secretary 701-857-4500

Elementary Assistant Superintendent

Ms. Bryn Iverson has served as elementary assistant superintendent of Minot Public Schools since 2023. She joined the district in 2001 through Erik Ramstad Middle School where she served in a variety of roles from counselor to assistant principal and ultimately as principal. Prior to Minot Public Schools, she was a K–8 counselor at Burlington.

Ms. Iverson earned her masters in K–12 school counseling as well as educational leadership from North Dakota State University. She also holds an elementary education degree through Mayville State University. She is an active member of the North Dakota Council of Education Leaders.

To contact Ms. Iverson: Teri Aufforth Asst. Superintendent Executive Secretary 701-857-4456

Secondary Assistant Superintendent

Mr. Todd Kaylor has served as secondary assistant superintendent of Minot Public Schools since July 2024. He joined the district in 2015 as Principal of Roosevelt Elementary School. Prior to coming to Minot Public Schools, Mr. Kaylor served as Superintendent of Beulah Public Schools after seven years as Principal of Beulah High School. He began his administrative career 22 years ago as the 7–12 Principal at Northern Cass Public School.

Mr. Kaylor earned his masters in educational leadership through University of Mary. He has been actively involved in educational leadership across North Dakota, serving several years on the North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals (NDASSP) Board of Directors. He was President of the organization during the 2010–2011 school year, and was recognized as the North Dakota Principal of the Year in 2012.

To contact Mr. Kaylor: Teri Aufforth Asst. Superintendents Executive Secretary 701-857-4456

Business Manager

Ms. Laura Dokken has served as business manager of Minot Public Schools since July of 2022. She oversees the district’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, transportation, food service and facilities. Prior to joining Minot Public Schools, she served as finance director for the City of Watford City and business manager of Wahpeton Public Schools, bringing extensive experience in public finance.

Laura earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota and completed her undergraduate studies at Valley City State University and Bismarck State College. Laura has remained engaged in the school business profession by completing the North Dakota School Business Managers Certification Program, is a past President and current member of the North Dakota School Business Managers Association, and holds a Certificate in Education Finance (CEF) from Georgetown University.

Human Resources Director

Ms. Katy Dahl has served as the Human Resource Director for the Minot Public School District since 2012. Katy brings over 19 years of public sector HR experience to the role, including previous tenure as the HR Director and City Clerk for the City of Minot. Katy holds a Bachelor's degree with a dual major in Management and Marketing and a Master of Science degree in Management from Minot State University, the Human Resource Certification Institute's Senior Professional in Human Resources, the Society for Human Resource Management's Senior Certified Professional certification, and an Employment Law Certificate from Cornell University.

Katy is a member of the American Association of School Personnel Administrators and the Association of Title IX Administrators. Katy also currently hosts the Minot Area HR Professionals Association.