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.

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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

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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

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I’m a lifelong resident of Bushnell. I graduated from BPC in 1975 and worked at Vaughan and Bushnell manufacturing for 45 years. I am currently retired and living in Bushnell with my wife, Laura. I have been an IHSA official for 38 years. I’m proud to serve on the school board to continue excellence for our faculty and students.

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