Iron Mountain Public Schools 
Board of Education 

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Back Row (L to R): Scott Celello, Ben DeRidder, Rob Langsford, Geno Basanese Front Row (L to R): Shari Picucci-White, Lisa Carollo, Lisa Basanese

Committee Appointments: ​

Athletic/Student Activities: Lisa Carollo - Chair, Shari Picucci-White, Geno Basanese
Building & Grounds/Technology: Geno Basanese - Chair, Lisa Carollo, Eli Ward
Community Schools: Rob Langsford - Chair, Geno Basanese
Curriculum: Lisa Carollo - Chair, Shari Picucci-White, Ben DeRidder
Finance: Lisa Basanese - Chair, Lisa Carollo, Shari Picucci-White
Negotiations: Shari Picucci-White- Chair, Lisa Carollo, Eli Ward
​Personnel: Lisa Basanese- Chair, Lisa Carollo, Shari Picucci-White
Policy: Shari Picucci-White- Chair, Ben DeRidder, Eli Ward

Links
Standards of Practice

Approved Board Minutes

American Rescue Plan 2021


Meet our Board of Education
Rob Langsford
President
Term expires 2024
​langsfordr@imschools.org

Rob Langsford is the retired President/CEO of Forward Financial Credit Union. He previously served on the City of Iron Mountain Chamber of Commerce as President and on the Tourism Association of Dickinson County Area. 

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Lisa Carollo
Secretary
Term expires 2028
​carollol@imschools.org

Lisa Carollo is a local Occupational Therapist. As an IMHS graduate, she has a lot of pride in the Iron Mountain school district and wants to see the traditions of the Mountaineers continue in academics, music, and sports. She has her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from Michigan Technological University and her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. Lisa's family includes her husband, Jim, daughter, Angela, and son, Santino.
Ben DeRidder
Trustee
Term expires 2028
​deridderb@imschools.org

Ben DeRidder is a local residential designer, parent, and husband to Iron Mountain Special Education teacher, Audra DeRidder. He attended Kingsford High School and then Ferris State University, where he earned his BS in Business Administration and Minor in Marketing and Sales. He is “excited to be involved with the school and to make a positive impact with students, parents, and teachers" and for their daughter to attend kindergarten at Iron Mountain Public Schools soon!
Eli Ward
Trustee
Term expires 2024
warde@imschools.org

Eli Ward is the President and General Manager of Northern RV Center, Inc., husband to wife, Niki, and father to Mountaineers, Abby and Layla. He is a graduate of Kingsford High School, and earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management at Northern Michigan University.
Lisa Basanese
Vice-President
Term expires 2024
basanesel@imschools.org

Lisa Basanese is a Clinical Pharmacist at the Oscar G. Johnson Medical Center. Her two sons both graduated from Iron Mountain High School and attend college in the Midwest. Lisa graduated from Ferris State University Pharmacy School. Growing up in an educational family, she was aware of the opportunities, struggles and importance of education. “I always knew I wanted to be involved, informed, and provide all we can to each student to give them a solid foundation to reach their life goals.”

​Shari Picucci-White
Treasurer
Term expires 2026
​picucci-whites@imschools.org

Shari Picucci-White is the Chief Financial Officer for B&B Electrical Contractors, LLC. She graduated from Iron Mountain High School and has her Bachelors in Accounting from Michigan State University. She also serves as the treasurer of the Iron Mountain Athletic Booster Club. Shari is a proud graduate of Iron Mountain High School and is honored to have the opportunity to give back not only for her son, but for all the students at Iron Mountain.
Geno Basanese
Trustee
Term expires 2024
​basaneseg@imschools.org

Geno Basanese is a Michigan State Trooper at the Iron Mountain State Police Post. He is married to Lisa Basanese and they have two boys that graduated from Iron Mountain Public Schools and now attend college. Geno graduated from Northern Michigan University, Gogebic Community College, Michigan State Police Academy, and currently is completing his BBA at Cleary University. Geno joined the Board to collaborate with students, parents, educators, community leaders, businesses, and school board colleagues to create an environment of high expectations for higher learning.