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Membership

Active membership in BrightWorks is open to each public school district that has chosen to join the cooperative by paying the appropriate membership fees.

With membership, districts can participate and vote in the governance of the co-op. Membership also includes Facilities Planning services and discounted registration rates to SparkPath student programs.

Associate membership is open to other school administrative units and other qualifying agencies within or outside the BrightWorks region by paying the appropriate district membership fees. Associate members may not vote or hold office in the governance of the cooperative. They are also ineligible for some discounts that only full membership provides.

Membership in BrightWorks is also open to cities, counties, or municipalities.

Annual Fees for Service

Joining the cooperative not only ensures that valuable services will be available when needed, but also means direct savings when services are accessed (by 50% for most services).

  • $1,200 base fee, + $2.00 per pupil, final membership fee not to exceed $16,000
  • Associate membership fee $1,200

2025-2026 Member Districts List

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Associate Members

Membership Contacts

John Schultz
Executive Director
john.schultz@brightworksmn.org
612-638-1525

Angela Skrade
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
angela.skrade@brightworksmn.org
612-638-1528