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About the Board

B-PC Board of Education

Board elections occur in odd-numbered years during the Consolidated General Election. Board members are elected for 4-year terms. Once elected, school board members are required to complete professional development leadership training in education and labor law, financial oversight and accountability, fiduciary responsibilities and trauma-informed practices for students and staff (effective fall of 2023). Each board member must also complete training on the Open Meetings Act and the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA). 

Good school board governance advances the following priorities: clarify the district's purpose, connect with the community, employ a superintendent, delegate authority, monitor performance, and take responsibility for itself.

Bushnell-Prairie City Schools is fortunate to have experienced and committed board members who, as a whole, have improved the District's financial health, engaged in activities and initiatives that promote staff and student success, and seek to improve facilities.

  

  

John McCleery; President

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Mr. McCleery is self-employed. As a member of the Bushnell-Prairie City Board of Education, his interests lie in curriculum, finance, and facilities. He resides in Bushnell with wife Sarah, and children Jontae, Grant, and Kendyl.

Serving Since 2013
Open Meeting Act Training: June 2013
Professional Development Leadership Training: June 2013

 

Jonathan Miller; Vice President

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Mr. Miller is employed by Western Illinois University in the Department of University Technology - Enterprise Systems Manager. As a member of the Board of Education, his interests lie in the areas of curriculum, administration, finance, communication, and extra-curricular activities. He resides in Walnut Grove with his wife Krystal. Jonathan, B-PC Class of '92, as well as his children (Dalton-2017, J.C.-2019, & Jillian-2023) have attended or currently attend Bushnell-Prairie City schools.

Serving Since 2013
Open Meeting Act Training: June 2013
Professional Development Leadership Training: June 2013

 

Holly Spangler; Secretary

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Ms. Spangler is editor of Prairie Farmer magazine. She graduated from the University of Illinois with bachelor of science in agriculture. Her Board of Education interests lie in curriculum, student support and communication. She and her husband, John, farm near Marietta with their three children, Jenna, Nathan and Caroline. 

Serving Since 2023
Open Meeting Act Training: August 2023
Professional Development Leadership Training: May 2024

 

Nathan Webb

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Nathan Webb is a self-employed farmer. He and his wife Lisa reside in Bushnell with their two sons.

Nathan graduated from B-PC in 2002 and Illinois State University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

Serving Since 2021
Open Meeting Act Training: June 2021
Professional Development Leadership Training: March 2022

 

Alan Thompson

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Serving Since 2023
Open Meeting Act Training: May 2023
Professional Development Leadership Training: April 2024

 

Rod McGrew

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Serving Since 2023
Open Meeting Act Training: July 2023
Professional Development Leadership Training: May 2024

 

 

Brad Beekman

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Serving Since 2024
Open Meeting Act Training: --
Professional Development Leadership Training: –

 

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