School Board
The Board of School Directors of the General McLane School District consists of nine members, each elected for a four-year term of office. Board members serve without compensation and have the primary task of formulating and evaluating all policies necessary for the operation of the school district.
The Board of School Directors meets twice monthly on the second and third Wednesdays at the Dr. Therese T. Walter Education Center, McDonald Board Room. Each regular business meeting is advertised in the legal section of the local newspapers and meeting dates are posted on the doors of the Education Center.
Residents of the General McLane School District may bring matters of concern to the attention of the Board in two ways:
- through correspondence sent to the Secretary of the Board (Sarah Grabski); or
- by addressing the Board concerning agenda items at a public meeting. Speakers are encouraged sign up ahead of the meeting using this form. Board speaking policies are included at the top of the form and are also found in Board Policy.
Quick links to:
Carrie Eastman Crow
President
Term Expires: 12/23
Region: At Large
Email: carriecrow@generalmclane.org
Mrs. Crow proudly shares she is a fifth generation “townie.” She serves as the President of the General McLane School Board and as a Vice Chair of the General McLane Foundation. She is also the chair of the GMHS Holiday Arts Fair and a founding board member of the Edinboro Arts & Music Festival (the third weekend in May). She is also the mother of one General McLane alumnus and one current student (graduating in 2023). Mrs. Crow was formerly a commercial real estate development coordinator throughout the Northeast. She is currently a business manager of a local business and volunteers in her community.
Shari Hayes Gould
Vice-President
Region: Region 2
Term Expires: 12/23
Email: sharigould@generalmclane.org
Mrs. Gould is a General McLane graduate and a mother of three General McLane graduates. She is a former band booster president and BSA Committee Chair. She also currently serves as a Presbyterian Elder. She has her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business/Economics and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She has 30 years of experience as an accountant and financial administrator at Edinboro University and LECOM.
“I have no personal agenda. I am serving on the GMSD board to represent all students, parents, faculty, administration, staff and tax payers. My goal is to listen to all voices so they can feel heard and find equitable solutions. I consider is a privilege to serve my community.”
Luke Lofgren
Treasurer
Region: Region 1
Term Expires: 12/25
Email: lukelofgren@generalmclane.org
Mr. Lofgren has lived in the General McLane area since 2011 and his wife graduated from General McLane. Four of his children have attended General McLane High School. His family chose to home school most of their school years and they have also used CCA Cyber School. Mr. Lofgren is a home-based IT Manager for Acxion LLC, an IPG company, where he has been since 2000. Mr. Lofgren holds multiple AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Azure, and IT certifications. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and he has started his Master’s Degree in Data Science.
“My basic purpose in government leadership is to advocate for my positions on issues as a duly elected representative. By being elected, voters select me based on how I align with their positions. Issues important to me include fiscal responsibility, educational achievement, and equitable treatment.“
Donald Ickes
Board Member
Region: At Large
Term Expires: 12/25
Email: donaldickes@generalmclane.org
Mr. Ickes has lived in Edinboro since 1957. He has been married to his wife, Sue, for 44 years. They have three children, all graduates of General McLane, and four grandchildren, two of whom are current General McLane students. Mr. Ickes is a retired educator of 35 years. He spent 25 of those years as a teacher and principal at General McLane High School.
Mrs. Miller grew up in Sharon, Pennsylvania, and has resided in McKean since graduated from Edinboro University since 2016. She and her husband are both school teachers, avid triathletes and parents to two wonderful children. Mrs. Miller earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Middle Level Education with a certification in English Language Arts and Mathematics and also holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. She is currently an 8th grade ELA and Algebra teacher.
Board Member
Region: Region 3
Term expires: 12/23
Email: timothywise@generalmclane.org
Board Member
Region: Region 3
Term expires: 12/25
Email: bradpattullo@generalmclane.org
Andrew Schulz
Board Member
Region: Region 2
Term expires: 12/23
Email: andrewschulz@generalmclane.org
Non-Voting members of the Board:
Any communication for Mr. Cressman can be sent to Mrs. Grabski at sarahgrabski@generalmclane.org.
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Email: stevenkarns@generalmclane.org
Superintendent of Schools
Email: matthewlane@generalmclane.org
Regional Designation
| Region 1 | McKean Borough and McKean Township |
| Region 2 | Washington Township and Franklin Township |
| Region 3 | Edinboro Borough Election Districts 1 and 2 |
| At Large | Encompasses all five areas |