Board Members
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 • 2026-2027At-Large Position
Term: 2024-2028
Term: 2024-2028
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.
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 • 2026-2027District 6 Position
Term: 2022-2026
Term: 2022-2026
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.
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
Term: 2024-2028
Roger L. Breneman
District 2 Position
Term: 2024-2028
Term: 2024-2028
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.
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
Term: 2024-2028
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.
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
Term: 2026-2030
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.
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
Term: 2026-2030

