Board of Directors
As a private, independent school, Cotter Schools is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has primary governing and fiduciary responsibility for the mission of the school. The Board sets major policies for the school and oversees their implementation. The Board is also responsible for selection and supervision of the President of Cotter Schools. Board members are selected as representatives of parents, the local community and the Catholic Diocese of Winona-Rochester.
The Board of Directors shall manage and govern the affairs of the Corporation; exercise its power and control its property; determine compliance with the Corporation’s stated purpose; appoint, delegate, or elect the Corporate officers; and have the power and authority to do and perform all acts or functions that are consistent with the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws. (Section 2.1 Corporate Bylaws)
Board of Directors

Fr. Pat Arens
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Board of Directors
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Tom DeMarais
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Board of Directors
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Amy Donnenwerth
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Board of Directors, Chair
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Mary Eileen Fitch
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President/CEO, Board of Directors
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Kevin Gorman
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Board of Directors
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Dawn Guzzo
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Executive Assistant, Board of Directors, Secretary
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Erica Jerowski
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Board of Directors
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Andrew Kieffer
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Board of Directors
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Kurt Knuesel
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Board of Directors
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Fr. Mark McNea
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Board of Directors
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Barry McRaith
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Board of Directors
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Jennifer Miller
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Board of Directors
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Ann Renk
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Board of Directors
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Fr. Russ Scepaniak
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Board of Directors
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Shelley Stewart
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Board of Directors
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