About the BPS School Board
The Bismarck School Board is comprised of five members serving 4-year terms and governs the district through policy by employing a leadership model known as coherent governance where the Superintendent acts as the Chief Executive Officer.
The Board establishes intended outcomes for student results and holds the Superintendent accountable for those results.
At Board Meetings, members strive to initiate and maintain constructive two-way dialogue with students, staff, parents, and citizens to engage all stakeholders in the current work of the Board and the district.
Each Board Member, with the exception of the President, holds a portfolio corresponding to one of the district's strategic priorities, including operational excellence, personal excellence, learning excellence, and operational excellence.
Through the coherent governance model and stakeholder collaboration, the Board seeks to realize the district's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Mission: "Empower every learner to thrive."
Vision: "Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery."
Values: "Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation, Leadership"
BPS Board Members
Dan Eastgate
Realtor, Venture Real Estate
Area Director, Bismarck-Mandan Young Life
Second Term Ends: 2028
Josh Hager
Manager, Market Services
WBI Energy, Inc.
Strategic Plan Priority Area Portfolio - Operational Excellence
First Term Ends: 2026
Jon Lee
Commercial Real Estate Advisor, The CRA Group
Strategic Plan Priority Area Portfolio - Personal Excellence
Second Term Ends: 2026
Donnell Preskey
Government/Public Affairs Specialist
ND Association of Counties
Strategic Plan Priority Area Portfolio - Environmental Excellence
Second Term Ends: 2028
Amanda Peterson
Director, Educational Improvement & Support
ND Department of Public Instruction
Strategic Plan Priority Area Portfolio - Learning Excellence
First Term Ends: 2026
Dr. Jeff Fastnacht
Bismarck Public Schools District Superintendent