USD368 Board of Education Members
Board of Education
Board Member District Boundary Description
Board Member District Boundary Map
Meeting Dates and Times
The Board of Education meets the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The Board of Education meetings are held in the Central Services Building, unless otherwise noted. If you wish to address the Board of Education on a particular item, please contact the Superintendent’s Office (913)294-8000.
Officers and Members
Members of the Board of Education are proud of the district’s accomplishments. We will always strive to improve. Do not hesitate to contact any Board of Education member. Board members can be contacted by email using the address listed next to their name.
President, Michelle Latto (michelle_latto@usd368.org) Michelle graduated from The University of Central Missouri with a degree in Elementary Education. She and her family have lived in the Paola school district since 2007. Michelle volunteers for the TeamMates mentoring program, and she enjoys being involved in the schools and the Paola community. She represents USD #368 patrons who live in District #6. Her term expires January 1, 2026 |
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Vice-President, Ms. Kristian Gerken (kristian_gerken@usd368.org) Ms. Gerken represents USD #368 patrons in the at-large position. Her term expires January 1, 2028. |
Member, Kelly Franke (kelly_franke@usd368.org)Ms. Franke is a graduate of Paola High School and Kansas State University. She works as a paralegal in the Miami County Attorney's office. She represents USD 368 patrons who live in District #4. Her term expires January 1, 2026. |
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Member, Ms. Amanda Gerken (amanda_gerken@usd368.org) Ms. Gerken is a Paola graduate, as well as a former educator at Cottonwood Elementary, teaching 1st, 2nd, and Special Education. She represents the patrons who live in District #3. Her term expires January 1, 2028. |
Member, Scott Golubski (scott_golubski@usd368.org) Mr. Golubski is a Paola High School graduate and is employed as an automation/instrument and controls technician. He represents USD 368 patrons who live in District #2. His term expires January 1, 2026. |
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Member, Shawn Miller (shawn_miller@usd368.org) Mr. Miller represents USD 368 patrons who live in District #1. His term expires January 1, 2028. |
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Member, Samantha M Poetter Parshall (samantha_poetterparshall@usd368.org) Ms. Poetter-Parshall represents USD 368 patrons who live in District #5. Her term expires January 1, 2028. |