Mr. Stranaly was appointed to the Board of Education on June 21, 2022 to complete a vacated Board of Education term. Joe Stranaly will served on the Board of Education from June 21, 2022 until the next regular biennial school election in November 2023. In November 7, 2023 Mr. Stranaly was elected to serve a four-year term (2023-2027).

Joe Stranaly moved to Gilpin County in 2008 and he has worked locally ever since. After becoming a resident, Joe has had many different roles at the Gilpin County School. He started as a coach with the Pee Wee Wrestling program, then Middle School Wrestling, High School Wrestling, and High School Football. While working for the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, Joe worked in the Gilpin County School as the School Resource Officer as needed.

Over the years, Joe has witnessed the quality education the Gilpin County School offers, the dedication of the school’s staff, and the success of its students. Joe looks forward to working for the students, the staff, and the community, continuing the Gilpin County School’s goal of academic excellence.

Joe and his spouse have one child, who is enrolled in Gilpin County School. They all enjoy spending time together in the outdoors with their dog Murphy.