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Board of Education Members

Seven elected members serve on the USD 248 Board of Education.

Board members represent district positions and one at-large position.


Lori Johnson

President • 2026-2027
At-Large Position
Term: 2024-2028

Address:
124 East 630th Avenue
Girard, KS 66743

Phone: 620-238-1046

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Lori is a graduate of Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. After graduating, she worked at the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center – Greenbush.

She is currently a co-owner of Farm Bureau Financial Services and is active in the community and at school. She served as campaign chair for the Strong Community, Strong Schools initiative.

She and her husband, Wade, have three daughters, Shayla, Kamryn, and Avery, who attended Girard schools.

Kelly Peak

Vice-President • 2026-2027
District 6 Position
Term: 2022-2026

Address:
60 West Lake Road
Farlington, KS 66734

Phone: 620-362-4761

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Kelly grew up in Girard and graduated from GHS in 1983.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education at Pittsburg State University and has been involved in education and healthy youth development throughout her career.

She recently retired from Greenbush – the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center.

 

District 1 Position
Term: 2024-2028

 

Roger L. Breneman

District 2 Position
Term: 2024-2028

Address:
803 North Leonard
Girard, KS 66743

Phone: 620-724-4273

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Roger Breneman was born and raised in Girard and graduated from GHS in 1962. He holds a degree from what is now Pittsburg State University.

His wife, Cheryl, and two daughters are also GHS graduates. Meghan and Erin graduated from Kansas State University.

Roger retired from Breneman Auto Parts and has served as Trojan Booster Club Treasurer for more than 30 years. He enjoys spending time with their four grandchildren.

David M. Goble

District 3 Position
Term: 2024-2028

Address:
478 West 680th Avenue
Girard, KS 66743

Phone: 620-395-2022

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Dave is a 1981 Girard High School alumnus and has served multiple terms on the Board.

He is a member of the Volunteer Fire Department and has served as a Township Board trustee for more than 14 years.

Dave works for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and he and his wife, Anna, have three children.

Aaron Coester

District 4 Position
Term: 2026-2030

Address:
455 N 190th St.
Girard, KS 66743

Phone: 620-724-7345

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Aaron is a 1990 Girard High School alumnus, a Girard native, and a graduate of Pittsburg State University.

He is employed at Watco in Pittsburg.

He and his wife, Melissa, have three children: Kenzie, a 2020 GHS graduate; Alex, a 2023 GHS graduate; and Maddie.

Adam Paoni

District 5 Position
Term: 2026-2030

Address:
601 Lakeside CT
Girard, KS 66743

Phone: 620-724-6990

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