Gov. Branstad appoints Brandon Bolte to State Board of Education as a student member

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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed Brandon Bolte the Iowa State Board of Education.

The Iowa State Board of Education works with the Iowa Department of Education to provide supervision and support for Iowa’s education system, which includes all public elementary, secondary and non-public schools that receive state accreditation, area education agencies, community colleges and educator preparation programs.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Bolte to the Iowa State Board of Education,” said Branstad. “Brandon’s commitment, leadership and intelligence makes him an ideal candidate to fill the board’s student member position. Brandon will be an excellent voice for students and citizens on the board.”

The board is made up of 10 members, nine voting members and one non-voting student member. The voting members serve six year terms, while the non-voting member serves a one-year term. All members are appointed by the governor.

Brandon Bolte is the son of Kim and Curt Bolte of Ankeny, IA. He is a junior at Ankeny High School where he participates in track, football, individual speech team, group speech team, debate team and student think tank. Brandon is the current vice president of the National Honor Society and will serve as the group’s president beginning in the fall semester.

The student member of the State Board of Education is not subject to Senate confirmation.

Bolte will replace Corey Anderson of Norwalk on the board and will serve a one-year term from May 1, 2011 to April 31, 2012.

For more information please visit www.governor.iowa.gov.