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


Links
Standards of Practice

Approved Board Minutes

American Rescue Plan 2021



Meet our Board of Education
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Rob Langsford
President
Term expires 2024
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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
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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.

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Scott Celello
Trustee
Term expires 2026
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celellos@imschools.org

Scott Celello is the DOT Coordinator at M.J. Electric and the retired Sheriff of Dickinson County. He is a graduate of Iron Mountain High School, attended St. Norbert College, and is a graduate of the Delta Police Academy. He served in the past but stepped down after being elected Sheriff. He "felt like he could offer his time and effort to give back to a district that has been a part of his life and his children's lives and now his grandchildren's lives".
Scott is married to his wife, Shelley, and they have a son Marcus and a daughter, Alyssa. Alyssa and her husband Andrew blessed Scott with three grandchildren, Hannah, Connor, and Hazel.

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Ben DeRidder
Trustee
Term expires 2028
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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 BA 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!

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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.”

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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.



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Geno Basanese
Trustee
Term expires 2024
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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.
​Addresses and Office Hours
Administration Building
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Superintendent's Office)
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217 Izzo-Mariucci Way
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
​906-779-2600

Monday-Friday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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North Elementary School (Grades EK-4)
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900 5th Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
​906-779-2626

Monday-Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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High School/ Middle School/ East Elementary School (Grades 5-12)
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300 West B Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
​906-779-2610


Monday-Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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IM Homeschool Partnership- North End
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800 East E Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

906-282-9817
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IM-K Community Schools- South End
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800 East E Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
​906-779-2660
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