On April 8, 2025, the Fair Grove community voted on the candidates for two school board member positions. The winners of the election were Cheryl Kepes and Brett McCulloch.
Kepes has been on the Fair Grove School Board for the last six years and was recently elected to her third consecutive term. She is currently serving as the board president. Kepes has lived in the district for nearly a decade and has had two children attend Fair Grove schools.
Kepes stated her reasoning for running for school board, “When I see the work, care, and sacrifice the teachers, staff, and administrators at Fair Grove pour into our students it compels me to want to serve this district in a meaningful way. It is an honor to have the opportunity to apply my professional skills, experience, and leadership abilities to guide the district in accomplishing its mission.”
McCulloch was the other winner of the recent school board election. This will be his first term on the Fair Grove School Board. McCulloch has lived in the district for 5 years and currently has two children attending Fair Grove Schools.
What drove McCulloch to run for this position was the people of Fair Grove. He said, “Fair Grove, its people, and its schools are truly special. It’s exactly what my family and I were hoping for when we chose to move here. The school is the heart of the community. Nearly everyone has friends or family who work there, and every parent in the district entrusts their children to it.”
McCulloch continued, “I believe in servant leadership. To me, that means supporting our schools by making sure our staff has what they need—not only to do their jobs effectively but also to grow professionally and reach their goals. Running for the School Board felt like the best way I could serve.”
As this is McCulloch’s first term, he is taking his time to listen and learn from those within the district. He commented, “Right now, my priority is listening and learning. I’ve been reviewing documents and getting up to speed on what the school board is currently working on. I plan to meet with each building’s administrative team before the end of the school year to understand their goals and vision.”
McCulloch added, “I also want to find the right time to connect with teachers—to hear what excites them and how the board can continue to support their work. Open communication with the community is just as important. As a board member, I’m here to represent and be accessible to the people of our district.”
McCulloch and Kepes were both sworn in on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
