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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.

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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.
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Serving Since 2013
​Open Meeting Act Training: June 2013                                        
​Professional Development Leadership Training: June 2013​
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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.
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Serving Since 2013
​Open Meeting Act Training: June 2013                                        
Professional Development Leadership Training: June 2013
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Mary Mendenhall - Secretary
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Ms. Mendenhall has been the owner of Flower Junction since 1985. As a member of the Bushnell-Prairie City Board of Education her interests lie in curriculum and instruction, and board-community relations. She resides in Avon. Her son Kyle and daughter Katlin both graduated from Bushnell-Prairie City schools.  She is the proud grandmother of Darrien, Evyn, Maxx, Deacon, and Kiah.
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Serving Since 2020
Open Meeting Act Training: March 2012                                
​Professional Development Leadership Training: March 2016​
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John Oakman
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Mr. Oakman is employed by Gardner Denver in Quincy, Illinois. He resides in Prairie City with his wife, Brandy. He has three children, Kristina, Dustin and Courtney along with three grandchildren, Jackson, Johanna and Jonah. Mr. Oakman is a graduate of B-PC schools.

​Serving Since 2015
Open Meeting Act Training: June 2015                                
Professional Development Leadership Training: January 2016
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Jake Croxton
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Mr. Croxton is a proud graduate of Bushnell-Prairie City High School (Class of 2003) and graduated from Western Illinois University (Bachelor’s in Finance 2007, MBA 2008). He is the proud husband of Alissa and stepdad to Morgan, Brayden, and Kohen. Mr. Croxton is employed as the Office Manager for Kalb Corporation in Oneida, Illinois, and is a public address announcer for various sports.

​Serving Since 2017
Open Meeting Act Training: July 2017                                        
​Professional Development Leadership Training: March 2018
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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

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  • Home
  • District
    • Board of Education >
      • Agenda
      • Anti-Bias Education Policies
      • Board Calendar
      • Board Policy Manual
      • Documents
      • Meeting Minutes
      • Vision 20/20
    • Contact & Directory
    • District Calendar
    • District News
    • Employment
    • ESSER
    • FAQs
    • Forms
    • Freedom of Information Act
    • Parent-Student Handbook
    • Superintendent
  • Schools
    • Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School
    • Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School
    • Bushnell-Prairie City High School
  • Teaching & Learning
    • Fine Arts
    • Graduation Requirements
    • High School Course Handbook
    • Readers Today Leaders Tomorrow
    • School Report Cards
    • STEAM
    • Summer Programs
    • Technology
  • Extra Curricular
    • Athletics Calendar
    • Athletics Handbooks & Forms
    • High School Athletics
    • Junior High Athletics
    • Live Stream Directory
  • For Students
    • 5 Essentials
    • 5Essentials NEW Enrollments
    • Clever
    • Menus
    • Parent-Student Handbook
    • Social Work
    • Spartan Pride
    • Your Tech
  • For Families
    • Forms
    • Menus
    • Parent-Student Handbook
    • Reading Resources
    • Skyward®
    • Stay Connected
    • Student Health Information
    • Systems of Support
    • Technology at Home
    • Transportation
  • For Staff
    • Clever