Since July 1, 2025, the Nonpublic School Advisory Committee is a subcommittee of the Iowa State Board of Education. The committee advises the board and the director on issues affecting nonpublic schools, including but not limited to establishing standards for teacher certification and for the approval of all nonpublic schools.
Meeting Dates & Agendas
Upcoming Meetings
February 10, 2026
May 12, 2026
Previous Meetings
Oct. 24, 2025
Members
- Brian Kane, Chair, State Board of Education
- Mary Meisterling, State Board of Education
- Joshua Bowar, Iowa Association of Christian Schools, Superintendent
- Patricia Lansink, Diocese of Sioux City, Superintendent
- Donna Bishop, Diocese of Des Moines, Superintendent
- Brian L’Heureux, Valley Lutheran School, Principal
- Amy Rush, Tri-State Christian School, Principal
- Jon Sievers, New City Classical Academy, Board member
- John Zimmerman, Scattergood Friends School, Superintendent
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