Max Maher for Osseo School Board
Max MaherFor Osseo School BoardDistrict 279

Strong academics.Support for teachers.Scholars ready to succeed.

Focused, accountable leadership for Osseo Area Schools — rooted in listening to parents, teachers, neighbors, and students across our district.

Max Maher, Osseo School Board candidate

Why Max is running

Every scholar deserves a school board focused on their success.

I’m running to keep the board focused on what matters most: academic growth, supported educators, and schools where every student can thrive.

I’m Max Maher, and I’m running for Osseo School Board because strong public schools don’t happen by accident. They take focused leadership — the kind that keeps students, teachers, and families at the center of every decision.

In conversations with parents, educators, and neighbors across our district, I’ve heard a clear desire for stronger academic outcomes, meaningful support for teachers, and schools where every student has a clear path to succeed.

That’s the work I’m ready to take on.

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Priorities

Focused on what matters most.

Clear priorities shaped by what families and teachers are asking for.

01

Academic Excellence

Ensure every student builds strong reading and math skills, with a clear focus on early literacy and measurable progress.

Keep arts, electives, creativity, and critical thinking in the picture so students can discover what they do best.

02

Supported Educators

Support and retain great teachers by ensuring they have the time, resources, and respect they need to do their jobs well.

Bring educator voice into decisions so teachers can stay focused on students.

03

Safe & Welcoming Schools

Keep schools safe, welcoming, and focused on learning so every student feels respected, supported, and ready to succeed.

Pair mental health supports with clear expectations so students can thrive.

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Endorsements & distinctions

Neighbors, educators, and organizations standing with Max.

Support from neighbors, educators, and organizations committed to safe, strong public schools.

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Community endorsements

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Mike Pitt, MD

Pediatrician · Small Business Owner · District Resident

As a pediatrician, I’m voting for Max Maher because we need leaders who are genuinely committed to acting in the best interests of children, not just grandstanding. Time and time again, Max has shown up for kids in our district and spoken up to ensure they have safe, welcoming spaces to learn and grow. I wish more engaged citizens followed his example: refusing to sit on the sidelines, choosing action over frustration, and stepping into the ring to make a difference.
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Heather Kirst

Maple Grove Resident · Licensed Social Worker (MSW, LGSW)

Max Maher is the kind of leader our schools need right now. In my work as a therapist supporting youth, I’ve seen how critical it is for students to feel safe, supported, and accepted at school. Max has been a consistent advocate for creating those environments and for ensuring every student has the opportunity to learn and thrive. He will lead with empathy, thoughtfulness, and a clear commitment to student well-being.