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Education Commission of the States (ECS)

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Agency Board of Public Education

Authority Montana Code Annotated (View)

Function Interstate Compact Commission

Description The Commission is a compact to improve public education by facilitating the exchange of information, ideas and experiences among state policymakers and education leaders. 49 states are involved in the non-profit across the country. In addition to five members, two Legislators also serve.

Total Positions 6

Total Positions Appointed by the Governor 4

Term Length 4 Years

Current Members

Last Name	First Name	Board Position	Contact Information	Term Start	Term End
Ellis, Ed.D.	Erin	Educator engaged in the field of K-12 education	2385 Flynn Lane Missoula, Montana 59808 eellis@hellgatesd4.k12.mt.us (406) 532-2080	2/24/2025	1/2/2029
Gianforte	Greg	Governor	1320 Manley Rd. 40 Enterprise Blvd. Bozeman, MT 59718 Bozeman, Montana 59715	1/6/2025	1/2/2029
Hedalen	Susie	Superintendent of Public Instruction	391 Stagecoach Townsend, MT 59644 Townsend, Montana 59644	1/6/2025	1/2/2029
Lee	Daniel	Educator engaged in the field of higher education	5008 Clearview Way Missoula, Montana 59803 dan.lee@umontana.edu (406) 830-5625	2/24/2025	1/2/2029
Tharp	Timothy	Educator engaged in the field of K-12 education	PO Box 215 Savage, MT 59262 Savage, Montana 59262	2/24/2025	1/2/2029

Education Commission of the States (ECS)

Current Members

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