The Board of Trustees have a sincere interest in preserving the strength of FreeState’s operations and maintaining productive relationships with members. Trustees keep open lines of communication with the districts they serve and work together to ensure equal treatment to all members of the system. Each trustee strives to be knowledgeable about trends and circumstances that may affect the members and rural areas and communities that FreeState serves. Trustees make decisions that impact everyone, including themselves. They are tasked with making decisions that ensure the stability and sustainability of the cooperative for future generations.