Meet Our Board Members

	Michael Harrison, Sr., President, is employed as a Procurement Specialist for State Farm Insurance Companies. Mr. Harrison is also employed by the Western Avenue Community Center as a street outreach worker where he mentors and counsels at-risk youth. Mr. Harrison was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board in October 2006 and was elected to serve 4-year terms in 2007 and 2011. Mr. Harrison can be reached at 827-6031 or by Email Michael Harrison, Sr.
	Joe Butcher, Vice President, is a Lieutenant for the Bloomington Police Department. Mr. Butcher was appointed to fill a vacancy in May 2006 and was elected to serve 4-year terms in 2007 and 2011. Mr. Butcher is a graduate of Bloomington High School. Mr. Butcher can be reached at 827-6031 or by Email Joe Butcher.
	John Dirks is an attorney for State Farm Insurance Companies. Mr. Dirks was elected to serve a 4-year term in April 2001 and was re-elected in 2005 and 2009. Mr. Dirks attended Bloomington Public Schools and is a graduate of Bloomington High School. Mr. Dirks can be reached at 827-6031 or by Email John Dirks.
	Dr. Steve Perry is a Fulbright scholar and professor of communications at Illinois State University. He earned a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Alabama. Dr. Perry was elected to serve 4-year terms in 2007 and 2011. Dr. Perry can be reached at 827-6031 or by Email Steve Perry.
	Millicent Roth is employed as an Auto Claim Representative for State Farm Insurance Companies. Ms. Roth was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board in September 2003 and was elected to serve 4-year terms in 2005 and 2009. Ms. Roth attended Bloomington Public Schools and is a graduate of Bloomington High School. Mrs. Roth can be reached at 827-6031 or by Email Millicent Roth.
	Judith Webster is an Admissions and Records Officer at Illinois State University. Ms. Webster was elected to serve a 4-year term in 2009. Ms. Webster can be reached at 827-6031 or by Email Judith Webster.
	Mrs. Yount is a stay-at-home mother. Mrs. Yount was elected to serve a 4-year term in 2009. Mrs. Yount can be reached at 827-6031 or by Email Mary Yount. Please send correspondences to: 300 E. Monroe Street, Bloomington Illinois 61701.

What are the responsibilities of the Board of Education?

The Board of Education is responsible for determining the policies which guide the operation of Bloomington Public Schools, District 87.

Responsibilities include:

    • enacting policy;

    • approving the curriculum, textbooks and educational services;

    • employing a Superintendent and other personnel, determines                  

       their compensation and dismisses personnel;

    • approving the budget, financial reports, audits, payment of obligations

       and policies whereby the administration may formulate procedures,

       regulations and other guides for the orderly operation of the District;

    • estimating and seeking to provide funds for the operation, support,

       maintenance, improvement and extension of the school system;

    • providing for the planning, expansion, improvement, financing,

       construction, maintenance, use and disposition of physical plants of the

       School District;

    • evaluating the educational program to determine the effectiveness with

       which the schools are achieving the educational purpose of the District;

    • requiring the establishment and maintenance of records, accounts,

       archives, management methods and procedures considered essential

       to the efficient conduct of school business; and

    • providing for the dissemination of information relating to the schools

       necessary for creating a well-informed citizenry.