Board of Directors
The School Board meets on the third Thursday of the month at 4 pm either on the school campus, on Zoom, or both. Sometimes the Board needs to call a special meeting to address a matter prior to the regularly scheduled meeting.
The School Board will provide notice of this at least 48 hours beforehand.
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Future Board Meeting Dates:
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, May , 2026 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
BOARD COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETING DATES:
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ABOUT CLOSED SESSIONS:
It is always the intent of the LLCA School Board of Directors to be as transparent as possible with Raptor Families and members of the public. There are times, however, when school boards are permitted to adjourn to a closed session.
The board performs these duties through many oversight functions including, but not limited to, approving items such as budgets, calendars, policies, and programs, as well as through the operation of several board committees created to assist the board in its oversight of financial management, risk management, and other matters.
We welcome members of the public to attend all regular meetings. The meeting schedule is continuously updated on the school’s website, as well as regular meeting agendas and regular meeting minutes.
To sign up to speak during a meeting, please email the school office at
[email protected] or call 828-625-9292 and press 1.
 Randy Nelson
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CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Randy Nelson and his wife, Nancy, bought their home in Lake Lure in 2014 and moved here permanently from West Tennessee in 2020. Randy retired from his consulting business in 2020. He has over 35 years of experience in planning and community development, working for cities, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses.
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Board Members:
 Dr. Kate Sloss
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VICE CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Dr. Katherine "Kate" Sloss. Kate Sloss grew up in Cleveland Ohio where she attended a public high school with an innovative curriculum developed by parents and teachers that fostered creativity, self-directed learning, and the curiosity to explore new ideas.
She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder for undergraduate studies and CWRU for medical school. She completed a three-year residency in Family Practice in Columbia Missouri.
Her summers were spent as a counselor at a Quaker summer camp in Vermont and participating in outdoor adventures.
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 Mark Hamann
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Mark Hamann was born and raised in Toledo OH. He is a graduate of the University of Toledo where he played varsity baseball and earned his Bachelor of Education degree. He earned his Master’s Degree in the Art of Education from Marygrove College in Detroit MI.
A history teacher for 32 years at the secondary level, Mark also was the head varsity girls’ fastpitch softball coach for two Toledo area high schools, earning a state championship with each.
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 Beth Gordon
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TREASURER BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Beth Gordon and her husband, Brian, moved to Lake Lure in March of 2019. Beth was raised in central Oklahoma and is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma with a B.S. Degree in Health and Physical Education. She continued at UCO earning 30 hours of accounting credits to qualify to take the exam for Certified Public Accountancy. She became a CPA in 1989 and was licensed in Oklahoma.
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 Art Montandon
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BOARD MEMBER: Arther Montandon has a son and granddaughter who attend LLCA. He and his wife of 37 years, Lynn, are the parents of twelve children, a blended family, including step-children, adopted children, and biological children. He was an honor graduate of San Diego State University with a degree in business management and has a law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
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 Sue Hamann
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BOARD MEMBER: Sue Hamann was born and raised in Northwest Ohio in the small town of West Unity. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Toledo in Secondary Comprehensive English with certifications in Reading K-12, Gifted and Talented K-12, and Middle Grades. She later earned a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling Grades K-12. Sue taught English grades 7-12 for 30 years in the Ohio public schools where she coached and advised many clubs. After retirement, she and her husband moved to Lake Lure in 2013 where she has enjoyed ten years of working with students and teaching the AIG students at LLCA.
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 Terry James
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BOARD MEMBER:
Terry James grew up in Miami , Florida. She and her family moved to the Carolinas where she met and married her husband Monty. Terry and her husband, Monty have lived in Rutherford County for over 40 years. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, and a new great granddaughter! While in college, Terry taught English as a Second Language and tutored students in various subjects. Terry graduated with Honors from Isothermal Community College in 1999. At Isothermal she was awarded the Sophomore English Award and the Outstanding Student Award. Terry was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa Society, the International Scholastic Order of the Two-Year College. In 2001 Terry graduated Summa Cum Laude from Limestone College (Now Limestone University). While at Limestone, she was named Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2000-2001). Terry was also a member of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society (2001). She holds a B.A. in Secondary English Education, and is still licensed by the state of North Carolina to teach English grades 6-12.
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Board Member: Sandy Hamel was born and raised in Massachusetts, and holds a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Marketing from Southern NH University. Sandy enjoyed a 27 year career in technology, retiring from Microsoft after serving as the East Region Group Marketing Manager. After retirement, Sandy and her husband ran a successful charter business in the Caribbean for 10 years, providing sailing adventures for families from all over the world. As active outdoor enthusiasts, Sandy and her husband are now full time residents of Lake Lure, enjoying the hiking, bicycling, water sports, pickleball and golf that the area has to offer.
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ed teams for the American Cancer Society and is the Vice President of Planned Giving. Tara and Cody own Lake Lure Renovations, and Cody is also the assistant golf coach at LLCA. They have three sons: Wyatt, a graduate of Elon University; Westyn, a 2024 LLCA graduate and current U.S. Air Force ROTC cadet and pre-dental student at High Point University; and Wryder, a current sophomore at LLCA. Tara is passionate about supporting education and her local community where she is a member of Fairfield Mountains Chapel, serves on the board for the local Boys & Girls Club, and also been a board member for Habitat for Humanity.