Board of Directors
Allen Charles, Seat A: Community Member, 2025-2027 | allen.charles@blueskyschool.org
Matthew Schempp, Vice Chair, Seat B: Teacher Member, 2025-2027 | matthew.schempp@blueskyschool.org
Kelsey Waits, Seat C: Parent Member, 2024-2026| kelsey.waits@blueskyschool.org
Heidi Kelbel, Seat D: Teacher Member, 2024-2026 | heidi.kelbel@blueskyschool.org
Judy Pekarek, Treasurer, Seat E: Community Member, 2025-2027 | judy.pekarek@blueskyschool.org
Julie Johnson, Secretary, Seat F: Teacher Member, 2024-2026 | julie.johnson@blueskyschool.org
Jim Stocco, Chair, Seat G: Community Member, 2024-2026 l jim.stocco@blueskyschool.org
2025 BlueSky Board of Director’s Election Results
The Process & Candidates
BlueSky Online School Board elections were held this year through an automated e-mail ballot process using Survey Monkey. The ballot was sent out Monday May 5, 2025 to BlueSky staff and parents/guardians. Each BlueSky staff member and each parent/guardian of a BlueSky student was entitled to one vote and had until 5:00 pm on May 5th to submit their ballot.
The Results
The election ballots were tabulated with an approximate participation rate of 11.08%. The results are as follows:
Allen Charles, Seat A: Community Member 2025-2027 (Returning)
Matthew Schempp, Seat B: Teacher Member 2025-2027 (Returning)
Judy Pekarek, Seat E: Community Member 2025-2027 (Returning)
Congratulations to these new BlueSky Board members who will be officially seated at the July 2025 board meeting!
BOARD ELECTION INFORMATION 2026
Next Board Election — May 2026
Interested in serving on the BlueSky Board of Directors? Consider submitting your Board Member Application after reviewing the Board Member Position Description and the Board Election Process. Applications are due no later than April 22nd, 2026.
Board of Directors Position Description
Board Election Process
Board Member Application
The following seats are open for a term from July 2026 – June 2028 and will be on the May ballot:
Parent Member; Seat C
Teacher Member, Seat D
Teacher Member, Seat F
Community Member, Seat G
If you are interested or know someone who might be a good fit, please contact amy.larsen@blueskyschool.org for more information and to submit application materials.