Meet the school board: John Chute
By Emma Sherman
Published May 6, 2019
John Chute is a member of the school board and is described as a funny, kind hearted, smart and caring person. He had a farming business with beef cattle and has run heavy equipment in construction. “I am truly a lifetime learner,” Chute said. He went directly into the workforce and training, taking education classes at Itasca Community College and Central Lakes College to learn computers in businesses, safety skills, and livestock food handling.
Now Chute owns a veggie/fruit farm. He always makes sure to come home to do chores and have dinner with his wife. “The highpoint of my life is my kids and watching them grow and become successful adults,” Chute said.
Chute has been on the school board a little over 10 years and was a bus driver for seven years in the ’90s. “It was easy, I drove semi trucks with heavy equipment for the farm,” he said. He became a member of the school board because he wanted to be part of it while his kids were involved with the school. He felt that he could contribute to the improvement of the school. “Being on a committee is a good fit for me because of my agriculture background and my involvement with the state and national organization and other general farm organizations,” Chute said. “It’s something I know and I can bring ideas from a person who has a different background.”
Chute believes having a diverse array of viewpoints is best for the school board.
“We should never all agree,” he said. “We should all have our own ideas but at the same point in time, we have to agree and see other members’ point of view. I think the most challenging thing to being on the school board is that it is very important that we are elected by the voters, by the people. We must represent those people of the districts. It’s not about me or my personal feelings. It’s about the many issues. Ultimately, it’s the direction of the voter.”
He hopes that we have the right leadership and thinks that it’s great that we have a new superintendent coming and working together to provide the best for students. He specialized in a few committee assignments. He really hopes and fights for a class to allow students to explore many careers. This would allow them to have a better understanding of careers and help them have a better idea of what path they want to go after high school.
Chute’s most rewarding experiences while serving on the board is seeing the successes of some of the students. He loves success stories, even if they’re small. It makes him really happy to see how much kids improved — especially the ones who struggle. He likes to see those students become successful after high school, find a job that fits them perfectly, and have a family and job they enjoy.
”I knew one particular person who has struggled with math and wanted to be an elementary teacher,” Chute said. “When the math came together for this person, he understood more and has an endorsement to teach middle school math. It became something he enjoys, the status of success.
“There was a little boy that struggled who rode on my bus. I found ways to approach to him to improve his behavior all through elementary school.” Chute watched him grow to ride the school bus. He was proud to see that he became a nice man who graduated and found a career path that fits him. The man now has a nice family. After 10 years the boy approached Chute and thanked him.
Published May 6, 2019
John Chute is a member of the school board and is described as a funny, kind hearted, smart and caring person. He had a farming business with beef cattle and has run heavy equipment in construction. “I am truly a lifetime learner,” Chute said. He went directly into the workforce and training, taking education classes at Itasca Community College and Central Lakes College to learn computers in businesses, safety skills, and livestock food handling.
Now Chute owns a veggie/fruit farm. He always makes sure to come home to do chores and have dinner with his wife. “The highpoint of my life is my kids and watching them grow and become successful adults,” Chute said.
Chute has been on the school board a little over 10 years and was a bus driver for seven years in the ’90s. “It was easy, I drove semi trucks with heavy equipment for the farm,” he said. He became a member of the school board because he wanted to be part of it while his kids were involved with the school. He felt that he could contribute to the improvement of the school. “Being on a committee is a good fit for me because of my agriculture background and my involvement with the state and national organization and other general farm organizations,” Chute said. “It’s something I know and I can bring ideas from a person who has a different background.”
Chute believes having a diverse array of viewpoints is best for the school board.
“We should never all agree,” he said. “We should all have our own ideas but at the same point in time, we have to agree and see other members’ point of view. I think the most challenging thing to being on the school board is that it is very important that we are elected by the voters, by the people. We must represent those people of the districts. It’s not about me or my personal feelings. It’s about the many issues. Ultimately, it’s the direction of the voter.”
He hopes that we have the right leadership and thinks that it’s great that we have a new superintendent coming and working together to provide the best for students. He specialized in a few committee assignments. He really hopes and fights for a class to allow students to explore many careers. This would allow them to have a better understanding of careers and help them have a better idea of what path they want to go after high school.
Chute’s most rewarding experiences while serving on the board is seeing the successes of some of the students. He loves success stories, even if they’re small. It makes him really happy to see how much kids improved — especially the ones who struggle. He likes to see those students become successful after high school, find a job that fits them perfectly, and have a family and job they enjoy.
”I knew one particular person who has struggled with math and wanted to be an elementary teacher,” Chute said. “When the math came together for this person, he understood more and has an endorsement to teach middle school math. It became something he enjoys, the status of success.
“There was a little boy that struggled who rode on my bus. I found ways to approach to him to improve his behavior all through elementary school.” Chute watched him grow to ride the school bus. He was proud to see that he became a nice man who graduated and found a career path that fits him. The man now has a nice family. After 10 years the boy approached Chute and thanked him.
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