GOVERNANCE BOARD
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Amanda Molin
Chair and Chair of Grant Writing Committee
Amanda originally followed a job to north central Wisconsin, but is proud to have put down roots and grown a career and family in the Wausau area. Amanda has always had an affinity for nature, which was made clear by her choice to attend Northern Michigan University, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She spends many weekends at the family property in the Keewenaw Peninsula, nurturing her daughter’s love of the outdoors. During the work week, she can be found meeting with her wealth management clients. Outside of the day job, Amanda serves on two other non-profit boards, golfs in a women’s league, and spends time with her husband, daughter, and their small zoo of pets.
Contact: amolin@wausauschools.org
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Jenna Hase
Chair of Annual Fundraising Committee
All roads lead home. Jenna was born and raised in Wausau, WI, graduating from Wausau West High School in 2005, before her adventures took her to Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula where she received her undergraduate degree from Michigan Technological University. After graduation, Jenna’s profession took her and her now husband to the greater Indianapolis, Indiana area where she spent the last 15 years growing her career and family, always hoping to move back to central Wisconsin. In 2023, Jenna and her family moved back to where she was raised (literally), putting down roots on the same land that she grew up on.
Jenna has two kids that keep her active, both mentally and physically. During the work week, you can find her conducting research and designing services to help transform the way federal government serves the public. In her spare time, Jenna enjoys doing crossfit, walking her dogs, and watching her kids try new things (e.g, hockey and skiing)!
Contact: jhase@wausauschools.org
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Linsey Link
Board Member
After moving with her family to Wausau in 2025, her husband’s hometown, Linsey was drawn to the school’s mission and the welcoming sense of community it offers. Before settling here, she and her family spent four years traveling the country in their RV, which was an adventure that deepened her appreciation for connection, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Those experiences continue to inspire how Linsey approaches both education and family life, reflecting values closely aligned with the Waldorf philosophy.
Currently pursuing her degree in Elementary Education, Linsey is passionate about whole-child learning and supporting environments where children can grow academically, artistically, and emotionally. She is excited to bring her perspective, creativity, and enthusiasm to the continued growth of the school and its mission.
When she’s not studying or volunteering, Linsey enjoys traveling, seeking out new experiences, and spending time with her husband and three children, living life fully and learning together wherever they go.
Contact: llink@wausauschools.org
The Governance Board exists to manage, operate, guide, direct, and promote the Red Granite Charter School Inc. Red Granite is a separate legal entity that holds the charter contract agreement with the Wausau School District. Red Granite is able to engage in charitable activities on behalf of the school.
The Governance Board is made up of up to 9 diverse members who may not be an employee of the Wausau School District. Board members are up for renewal every two years.
The Governance Board meets on a monthly basis and has additional meetings as needed. All meetings are open to the public. Meetings currently take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 7:30-9:30pm; they are held virtually and in person (location TBD), and the link to the meeting agenda will always be placed 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Governance Board currently has 6 members and is accepting applications for a total of 9 members. There will be an election for new board members in 2025.
Red Granite Charter School Inc.
The charter school holds the powers to carry out the implementation of a charter school, including:
Budget expenditures, grant funds, and funds donated specifically to the Charter School;
Calendar and daily schedule;
Curriculum, instruction, and monitoring student progress;
Policies and procedures specifically unique to the daily operations of the Charter School that are not addressed in existing District policies;
Marketing, registration, enrollment processing, and community communication;
Vision, mission, goals, and strategic plans, provided such plans align with the terms of this Contract;
Professional development;
Developing and approving all job descriptions, recruiting plans, selection, and evaluation processes for all Charter School faculty and staff;
Waldorf teacher certification or equivalent recognized by the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education;
Charter School site selection, acquisition, or lease agreements in cooperation with the Wausau School District Administrator.
Receive and disburse funds for school purposes;
Secure appropriate insurance;
Enter into contracts, including contracts with a University of Wisconsin institution or college campus, technical college district board, or private college or university, for technical or financial assistance, academic support, curriculum review, or other services;
Incur debt in reasonable anticipation of the receipt of funds;
Pledge, assign, or encumber its assets to be used as collateral for loans or extensions of credit;
Solicit and accept gifts or grants for school purposes;
Acquire real property for its use;
Sue and be sued in its own name; and
Seek tax-exempt status under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.