Dan Eastgate, Josh Hager, Jon Lee, Amanda Peterson, Donnell Preskey, Bismarck Public Schools board members | Bismarck Public Schools
Dan Eastgate, Josh Hager, Jon Lee, Amanda Peterson, Donnell Preskey, Bismarck Public Schools board members | Bismarck Public Schools
Bismarck Public Schools has designated January as school board appreciation month to acknowledge the efforts of its board members. The announcement was made via a Facebook post on January 2, 2025.
According to Bismarck Public Schools, the Bismarck School Board comprises five members who serve four-year terms. They govern the district through a coherent governance model, with the superintendent acting as the CEO. Each board member, except for the president, manages a portfolio linked to strategic priorities such as operational, personal, learning, or environmental excellence. The board is accountable for student outcomes and promotes collaborative dialogue with stakeholders to align with the district's mission, vision, and core values of excellence, inclusion, innovation, and leadership.
The Bismarck School Board is led by President Dan Eastgate. Vice President Josh Hager oversees operational excellence. Other members include Jon Lee focusing on personal excellence; Donnell Preskey responsible for environmental excellence; and Amanda Peterson leading learning excellence. Dr. Jeff Fastnacht serves as the superintendent and CEO.
Bismarck Public Schools post
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Bismarck Public Schools (BPS), located in Bismarck, North Dakota, is the largest school district in the state. It serves 13,678 students with 2,169 employees and was established in 1874. The district includes multiple educational institutions and programs such as a Career Academy and Technical Center. BPS emphasizes its mission of empowering every learner to thrive with a vision centered on building inclusive and innovative environments.
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