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Who is Pete Kelzenberg

Depends who you ask:

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Sara Kelzenberg - "He is my husband of 24 years. I left him alone for 5 minutes, now he is on the school board!"

 

Katie and Henry Kelzenberg - "He is my Dad" "I get my sense of humor from him...otherwise, I think I will be be Okay"

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Elementary school staff - "He was a welcome volunteer in classrooms and activities, and served on the PTA.  Kids liked him and looked up to him."

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Middle school staff - "He chaired our PTA and volunteered for many of our activities."

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High School staff  - "He served on our Building leadership team and a number of our committees" He is the parent of two graduates. He was our liaison to the parent rep committee." 

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Administrative staff - "We have called on him numerous times to participate on different committees (Calendar, Boundary, Parent Rep, Web site, Long Range Planning, Community Design Team and more."

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Elementary bus riders - "He was our substitute driver.  We call him Pete the Cat. When is he coming back and can he be our permanent driver? " 

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Middle School bus riders - "Ya, he's alright"

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High school bus riders - "That's Henry's/Katie's Dad, I think.  I don't know.  I was on my phone. "

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Special needs bus riders - 'He is nice to us"

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Coaches and players - "He got us there on time and was our biggest fan. 

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Teachers and chaperones - "He got us there and joined us on the field trip. Glad to have him participate with us. " 

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Dwayne Johnson (Hollywood) - He is the father of my best friend, "Katie Kelzenberg."  "Unfortunately, I was unable to go to the Prom with her"   

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Lions club members - "He is a past president of the Afton Bayport Lakeland club and a recent District Governor, representing our 3 county area to the International organization."

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Realtor colleague - "He is a tough negotiator, yet honest and fair. He represents his clients well."

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Voter in District 834 - " I met him at ____, I agree with him that we needed to make some changes and now need to continue keeping us high on the list of best districts in Minnesota. I will vote for him on November 8, 2022 and encourage others to do the same. 

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Disclaimer.  Unlike my daughter, Dwayne Johnson, does not know me from Adam.  Check it out:  

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Why am I running

for reelection? 

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The Stillwater Area Public School district has a long history standing out as one of the best in our state.   I am proud of our tradition of excellence in academics, sports, fine arts and more.   My current term is for one year as it was to fill in the remainder of a vacancy. As a board member, I want to continue supporting our winning ways. 

 

I have spent 20 years as a parent in our great school district.   I am happy with all that our school system could and has done for my kids.   Knowing how formative these years are for ages 0-21, I understand the importance of doing it right.   It worked for my family. I want to see it work the same for our current and future students.                                      

 

Previously I worked full time in Community Education (pools) for another large district.  I bring from that the knowledge that our schools exist for more than our students.  The facilities and support are there.  Our taxes pay for them.  I want to continue to promote the efficient use of this infrastructure, for the benefit of all who reside here. 

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We have other private, charter, faith based, and home schools within our borders.  They are not managed by District 834, but do share some services.  I want their input and wish for their success as well.

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My kids have graduated.  Serving on the school board is a continuation of my involvement.  I consider it an honor to represent the residents of District 834 now and for the next 4 years.