BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Rick Wiley, Director Representing District 1 December 2023 - November 2027 Rick Wiley was born and raised in Queens, New York. He attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice and achieved a 21-year career with the New York City Police Department, working in multiple commands as well as earning status as a field training officer. Rick and his wife, Kristi, operate Cabin Coffee and Sweet Emmylu’s in Forest City and enjoy working with students in both establishments. Rick deems himself a lifelong learner and joined the school board in 2023 to give back to the community and to advocate for our district continuing to provide opportunities for students to find their right track after high school. |
Shelby Korth, Director Representing District 1 December 2023 - November 2025 Shelby Korth and her husband, Aaron (former alumni of Forest City), moved back to Forest City summer of 2016. They have four children in the Forest City School District. Educationally, Shelby went to Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno, Nevada, where she further pursued her education at both Truckee Meadows Community College and the University of Nevada, Reno earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Although not currently working in the field, Shelby shares a passion for the field’s work through various volunteer opportunities she has had. Shelby and her family are members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and she has volunteered her time as a Promiseland teacher. She attributes Forest City and her educational background as the foundations where she calls home for her family and has enjoyed the small town and the town’s support in educating our youth who will be future leaders. Shelby is serving on the Board of Education because she is passionate about children and their education and believes that together the board, teachers, staff and community members can continue to offer all children the most positive educational experience in the public school system.
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Cody Hennigar, Director chennigar@forestcity.k12.ia.us Representing District 1 December 2023- November 2025 Cody Hennigar joined the Board of Education in 2023. He is a Forest City graduate he and his wife, Nicole, and their two children reside in Forest City. Professionally, Cody owns Forest City-based Farm Bureau Financial Services. In addition to serving on the school board, he is an active member of the Chamber’s Forest City Connect Committee and believes in being involved with his children and our community’s future. |
David Reese, Director Representing District 2 December 2021- November 2025 David Reese and his wife, Alicia, have three children in the Forest City School District. He is a 2003 graduate of Forest City and earned an Ag Associates degree from NIACC in 2005. David operates a hog and grain farm southwest of Forest City and likes to golf and hunt in his spare time. David chose to serve beginning in 2021 so that he could be involved in the decision-making process of their children's education. |
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Beth Clouse, Vice President Representing District 3 December 2021-November 2025 Beth Clouse has had a lifelong interest in the field of education shown by her varied classroom experiences both during her college studies and after receiving her BA in Education at MSU, Mankato. Among these experiences are: community ed Spanish classes, K-1 Spanish, ESL classes for migrant workers, workplace Spanish classes for adults, and Spanish and ESL classes at Waseca High School, where she taught for seven years before she and her husband started their family. After residing in the Dominican Republic for eight years, they decided to move back to Mark's hometown and have appreciated all the opportunities the town and school district has provided for their family. Her husband, Mark, is a Forest City grad, and they have four children who have been a part of the Forest City School District since 2010. Beth currently serves on the Library Board, is an active member of her church community, assists with AFS Fun Night, and works as the supervisor for Winnebago County First Steps, a program that focuses on supporting area families with preschool children. Beth is excited to be a new member of the FCCSD School Board and sees this as a wonderful opportunity to serve the community. |
Kim Severson, Director kseverson@forestcity.k12.ia.us Representing District 4 December 2018 - November 2027 Kim Severson joined the Board of Education in 2018. She holds both BA and Master's degrees from Waldorf University and graduated from Forest City High School. Professionally, Kim works part-time as the Business Finance and Human Resources Manager at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Forest City. Kim is very active in the community and also serves on the Fertile Library Board, the Fertile Days Committee, the Call Committee for her church and is Sunday School Treasurer. She and her husband, Tim, have two children in the school district. The Seversons organize the Fertile Little League and enjoy coaching. Kim chose to serve because she had a great experience as a student and wanted to take part in ensuring that the district thrives for future generations of Forest City graduates.
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Troy Thompson, President tthompson@forestcity.k12.ia.us Representing District 5 December 2021-November 2027 Troy Thompson is a graduate of FCCSD. He has a BA in history from Waldorf College and graduate studies in Military History from Norwich University. He retired from active military service after 26 years. He and his wife, Heidi, have four sons two that have graduated from FCHS and completed college and two that are still at FCHS/FCMS. He is active in BrickStreet Theatre, the Armed Forces Historical Center of North Iowa, Forest City Sports Boosters and several fraternal military organizations. His desire to serve as a school board member stems from his positive experience as a student and parent in the district, a strong educational value system instilled by his mother - a professional educator, and an instinct to continue in service to our community. |
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Darwin Lehmann, Superintendent |
Sara Meinders, Board Secretary |
