The Local Indian Education Committee (LIEC) is comprised of a group of caregivers such as: parents, grandparents, and guardians of American Indian children. In addition, one high school student representative, one teacher representative, and one LEA representative (local education agency) participate. The LIEC meets six times over the course of the school year. The committee serves as a crucial communication link between the American Indian community and Bemidji Area Schools.
~ Notice of Upcoming Meetings ~ Bemidji Area Schools, ISD #31 Title VI/American Indian Education Aid/JOM Parent Committee Meeting Bemidji Middle School Media Center Classroom at 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - LIEC Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - LIEC Meeting Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - LIEC Meeting Thursday, February 15, 2024 - LIEC Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - LIEC Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - LIEC Meeting
LIEC Members for the 2023-2024 School Year:
Dr. Veronica Veaux - Chair (Leech Lake Reservation) Sydney Harper - Vice Chair (Leech Lake Reservation) Jamie Copenace (Bois Forte Reservation) Sidney Kingbird-Haugen - Student Rep. (Red Lake Nation) Miika Novak - Student Rep. (Leech Lake Reservation) Anna Hamann, Teacher Rep. (Lenni Lenape) Jordan Hickman, LEA Rep.
Special Guests: Dr. Jeremy Olson - Superintendent of Schools Colleen Cardenuto - Director of Curriculum & Administrative Services Julie Laitala - School Board Member