School Board Members

YKSD is divided into 3 sections with one school member residing in each section. Ruth Folger presides as Board Chair and Marie Dayton is the Vice-Chair. All members serve a three-year term.

We encourage you to get to know your school board members. Please use the resources below to begin your journey in becoming a more involved citizen of your community.

If you need access to agendas and minutes from previous school years, please contact the main office of the Board Secretary Launa Madros at lmadros@yksd.com.

Ruth Folger

Ruth Folger, Chairperson

Location: Minto, Seat G

Term Expires: 10/2025

Fred Bifelt, Vice-Chairperson

Location: Huslia, Seat C

Term Expires: 10/2026

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Leona Starr, Treasurer

Location: Huslia, Seat A

Term Expires: 10/2025

Liisia Edwardsen, Secretary

Location: Tanana, Seat H

Term Expires: 10/2026

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Marie Dayton, Member

Location: Koyukuk, Seat D

Team Expires: 10/2025

Carla Dick

Carla Dick, Member

Location: Minto, Seat I

Term Expires: 10/2026

Shirley Kruger, Member

Location: Nulato, Seat E

Term Expires: 10/2026

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Maurice McGinty, Member

Location: Nulato, Seat F

Term Expires: 10/2026

Jeanette Williams, Member

Location: Huslia, Seat B

Term Expires: 10/2026