Board of Education
School Board Vacancy
On November 10, 2025, a vacancy was created on the Alexandria Public Schools-ISD 206 School Board when Board Member Elizabeth Paul submitted her resignation. The School Board accepted her resignation at the November 17, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting.
The School Board accepted applications through December 3 with 12 applications received. Board members independently reviewed and evaluated the applications and selected 3 candidates to interview. A final candidate will be nominated at the January 5, 2026 School Board Organizational Meeting. Following the required 30-day waiting period, the appointment would be effective February 4, 2026. The new board member would be seated and administered the school board oath at the regular board meeting on February 23, 2026.
January 6, 2026 Update:
At its organizational meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, the Alexandria Board of Education voted to appoint Kyle Momsen to fill the unexpired term of Elizabeth Paul on the School Board. Momsen was one of twelve applicants for the vacancy and one of three candidates selected for an interview. Momsen’s appointment takes effect February 4, 2026, after the required 30-day waiting period. He will be seated and take the school board oath at the regular meeting on February 23, 2026. Click here to read the full press release
The Role of the School Board
The Alexandria School Board acts as a link between the school system and the public. It also sets policy for the school district. The School Board is made up of seven district residents, elected at large to four-year terms. Although school board directors are assigned position numbers, each Board member represents the entire Alexandria School District 206. Term expirations are staggered to ensure that the Board has experienced members serving at any given time. Board elections are held in November in years ending in an even number.
The Alexandria School District 206 Board of Education has established an electronic mailbox to receive constituent comments, ideas and suggestions at schoolboard@alexschools.org.
School Board Members
Email: akrebs@alexschools.org
Angie Krebs, Chair
Elected in 2013, Current Term 2025-2028
Current Committee Assignments: Budget/Facilities Board Standing Committee; Curriculum/Policy Board Standing Committee; Cardinal Athletic Foundation; Curriculum Advisory Council; Legislative Roundtable; MSBA Delegate Assembly; Student Connections.
Current Community Service: Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Selection Committee; Young Life; Volunteer at my church; Youth Outdoor Activity Day.
Email: meigen@alexschools.org
Maureen Eigen, Vice Chair
Elected in 2021, Current Term 2023-2026
Current Committee Assignments: Personnel/Negotiations Board Standing Committee; Alexandria Education Foundation; Legislative Roundtable; Local Government Coordination Committee (LGCC); Special Education Advisory Council; Student Connections.
Current Community Service: Volunteer at my local church; Junior Achievement; Lincoln Parent Connections; Lunch Buddy; Lakes Country Service Cooperative Board Member.
Email: soreilly@alexschools.org
Shawn Reilly, Clerk
Elected in 2022, Current Term 2023-2026
Current Committee Assignments:
Curriculum/Policy Board Standing Committee; Community Education Advisory Council; Local Government Coordination Committee (LGCC); Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Committee; Student Connections.
Current Community Service: Alexandria Rotary Club Member.
Email: azeitham@alexschools.org
Alan Zeithamer, Treasurer
Elected in 1983, Current Term 2023-2026
Current Committee Assignments:
Budget/Facilities Board Standing Committee; Personnel/Negotiations Board Standing Committee; Budget and Finance Advisory Council; Legislative Roundtable; MSBA Delegate Assembly; Runestone Area Education District (RAED) Board.
Current Community Service:
FFA Alumni Member/Volunteer.
Email: tacapistrant@alexschools.org
Tracy Capistrant, Director
Elected in 2024, Current Term 2025-2028
Current Committee Assignments: Personnel/Negotiations Board Standing Committee; Local Government Coordination Committee (LGCC).
Current Community Service: Volunteer at my church.
Email: lknudsen@alexschools.org
Laura Knudsen, Director
Elected in 2022, Current Term 2023-2026
Current Committee Assignments: Budget/Facilities Board Standing Committee; ATCC Perkins Advisory Council; Budget and Finance Advisory Council; Community Education Advisory Council; Student Connections.
Current Community Service: Volunteer at my church; Safe Families for Children; Minnesota Parents Alliance.
