SW/WC SERVICE COOPERATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS:
Cliff Carmody, Executive Director Phone: (507) 537-2251 cliff.carmody@swsc.org
Annette Miller, Director of Finance Phone: (507) 537-2244 annette.miller@swsc.org
Luther Heller, Director of Administrative Services Phone: (507) 537-2255 luther.heller@swsc.org
Doug Deragisch, Director of Risk Management Phone: (507) 537-2295 doug.deragisch@swsc.org
Bob Braun, Director of Regional Educational Services Phone: (507) 537-2252 bob.braun@swsc.org
Shelly Maes, Manager of Member Services Phone: (507) 537-2282 shelly.maes@swsc.org
Edna Gossen, Operations Manager Phone: (507) 537-2246 edna.gossen@swsc.org
Mary Palmer, Director of Special Education Willmar Service Center Phone: (320) 231-5184 mary.palmer@swsc.org
Teresa Ostlie, Director of Special Education Montevideo Service Center Phone: (320) 269-9243 teresa.ostlie@swsc.org
Dave Lammers, Director of Special Education Pipestone Service Center Phone: (507) 825-5858 dave.lammers@swsc.org
Erv Marquardt, Director of Special Education Windom Service Center Phone: (507) 831-2907 erv.marquardt@swsc.org
Ann Wendorff, Principal Alternative Educational Program Phone: (507) - 831-6935 ann.wendorff@swsc.org
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Who Are We?
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SW/WC Service Cooperatives was first established in 1976 by the Minnesota legislature to serve public and private schools, as well as, other educational institutions. Today, SW/WC Service Cooperatives works together in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration to provide programs and services to school districts, non-profit organizations, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies.
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How Do We Operate?
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SW/WC Service Cooperatives is a public agency. No state or local tax dollars are used to fund our programs and services. Operating revenue is derived from membership fees and grants. We invite corporate and foundation sponsorship of student and adult enrichment programs and services.
An elected board representing our membership governs us. Advisory committees provide planning and evaluation input. We operate as a regional system delivering programs and services responsive to our members and others.
We are customer driven, cost effective, and entrepreneurial! We value and practice initiative, ingenuity, and creativity! Explore our website and learn more about the unique programs and services we offer our members.
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Philosophy
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The Board of Directors and staff of the SW/WC Service Cooperatives believe that all children, families, and community members should be safe, healthy, and have opportunities for learning, growth, and fulfillment.
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Mission
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We support members in their efforts to provide quality education and governmental services for children, families, and communities.
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Vision
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To become a pathfinder in facilitating access to all services that support and enhance the health, safety, growth, and learning of children, families, and community members.
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SW/WC Service Cooperative By-Laws
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