As stated in Board policy, an oversight committee has been formed to oversee the district program.
Oversight Committee. A committee of objective persons knowledgeable in the use of therapy dogs is established to help with issues and questions that may arise concerning handlers or dogs.
The present members of the committee are:
School Counselor and Professional Therapy Dog Handler
Professional Therapy Dog Owners in the Grundy Center School District
Parent Representative
Grundy Center Schools Student Representative
District Administrator (on-call)
Local veterinarian (on-call)
2026-2027 Oversight Committee Members
School Counselor: Cathy Stainbrook
Therapy Dog Handler: Brian Sammons
Professional Therapy Dog Owners in the Grundy Center District: Brian Sammons
Parent Representative: Kristen Sankey
Grundy Center Student Representative (or action team):
District Administrator (on call): Brian Sammons
Local Veterinarian (on call): Den Herder Vet 319.232.5292