Our Governing Board
The governing body of the Bear Paw Cooperative consists of appointed superintendent representatives from each of four geographic regions and one representative of county superintendents of schools. The Governing Board meets throughout the school year and is responsible for decisions regarding personnel, budgeting and finance, policy, and overall management.
Bear Paw Cooperative Governing Board
2023 - 2024
Region 1 Districts Governing Board Representative
Big Sandy Daniel Schrock, Superintendent, Big Sandy
Chester-Joplin-Inverness
North Star
Region 2 Districts Governing Board Representative/Chair
Box Elder Fred Hofman, Superintendent, Chinook
Chinook
Rocky Boy
Region 3 Districts Governing Board Representative
Harlem Jennifer McAllister, Superintendent, Turner
Hays/Lodge Pole
Turner
Region 4 Districts Governing Board Representative
Dodson Tanya Funk, Superintendent, Saco
Hinsdale
Saco
Whitewater
Region 5 Districts Governing Board Representative
Bear Paw Kendall Harwood, Blaine County Superintendent of Schools
Cleveland
Cottonwood
Davey
Gildford Colony
Liberty
North Harlem Colony