Board of Education

The mission of the Peoria Public Schools, the cornerstone of academic excellence and the unifying force of our diverse community, is to ensure that each student reaches his or her full academic and personal potential and is a well-balanced citizen through an educational approach characterized by: continuously redefining teaching and learning, optimizing technology to transform the system, providing safe and nurturing environments, engaging and enabling families, effecting community partnerships, embracing and honoring all aspects of diversity, and guaranteeing professional staff who are committed to students.

Regular Board of Education meetings are broadcast on Channel 17.

Unless otherwise noted, committee meetings are held in the Superintendent's Conference Room.

Board Members


Debbie Wolfmeyer
President
(309) 681-9567
debbie.wolfmeyer@psd150.org

Mrs. Wolfmeyer was elected to the Board from District 2 in 2006. Mrs. Wolfmeyer currently serves the Board as President. Mrs. Wolfmeyer is a graduate of Peoria High School and she and her husband have two sons, both of whom graduated from Woodruff High School. Mrs. Wolfmeyer worked as a secretary in District #150 for 27 years before retiring in March of 2004. During her employment she was active in the clerical Union and was president for approximately ten years. As a Woodruff High School parent for eight years, Mrs. Wolfmeyer was an active member of the WHS Booster Club, serving as president for five years. Mrs. Wolfmeyer also serves on the Strategic Communications committee. Mrs. Wolfmeyer's term expires in 2011.


Linda Butler
Vice-President
(309) 688-7912
linda.butler@psd150.org

The Rev. Linda Butler has lived in Peoria all her life. She comes from a family of 12 siblings. Rev. Butler attended Peoria Public Schools and has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Bradley University. She spent 20 years in community relations and public affairs for WPEO Radio. Rev. Butler is certified in clinical pastoral care. Currently she is a chaplain and director of a homeless shelter at the South Side Mission in Peoria. For 25 years she has been actively involved with the community through various events and organizations. Her community work has been recognized through many awards, the latest being WEEK 25 Women in Leadership Award. Rev. Butler currently serves as Vice President of the Board and is on the Personnel and School Community Committees.  Her term expires in 2012.


David Gorenz
(309) 688-2824
david.gorenz@psd150.org

Dr. David Gorenz was elected by the voters of District 3 to the Board in 2005. Dr. Gorenz currently serves the Board on the Personnel Committee. A graduate of Richwoods High School, he is a physician and is an Assistant Administrator at OSF-Saint Francis Medical Center. Dr. Gorenz and his wife have three children who graduated from Peoria Public Schools. His term expires in 2010.


Rachael A. Parker
(309) 688-5990
rachael.parker@psd150.org

Rachael Parker was elected to the board to serve District 2 in April 2007. Her children graduated from District 150 and currently her grandson is at Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center. Rachael and her husband General are committed to reaching out to young people, motivating and encouraging them to know that they have the power to become whatever it is they want to be and that education is their ticket. Mrs. Parker is employed by the City of Peoria as a Development Specialist in the Department of Economic Development. She is also a small business owner with two home based businesses. She serves on the Behavioral Intervention Committeeas well as the Parent Teacher Advisory Committee. Mrs. Parker’s term expires in 2012.


Laura Petelle
369-1141
laura.petelle@psd150.org

Laura Petelle was elected to the Board from District 3 in April 2009. Ms. Petelle earned her BA magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, then attended Duke University Law School and Divinity School, earning a law degree and a masters in theological studies. She teaches philosophy as an adjunct professor at ICC and practices law part time. Ms. Petelle is active in the Junior League of Peoria, serving on the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum committee. She is a member of the Community Board of the University of Illinois ExtensionPeoria County. She and her husband are active in the Biltmore Heights Neighborhood Association. Ms. Petelle, a native of Northbrook who attended public schools in Districts 28 and 225, moved with her husband to Peoria in 2004; they have one son. Laura serves the Board on the Building Committee.


Martha M. Ross
(309) 674-2574
martha.ross@psd150.org

Mrs. Ross was appointed to the District 150 Board of Education prior to being elected to the Board from District 1 in 2003. Mrs. Ross is the business owner of “The Bottom Line Design,” specializing in training, consulting, counseling and legal services. Mrs. Ross’ three children and four of her grandchildren attended District 150 schools. Mrs. Ross serves as the Chairperson of the Parent Teacher Advisory Committee. Her term expires in 2013.


Jim Stowell
(309) 453-4616
jim.stowell@psd150.org

Mr. Stowell was elected to the Board to serve District 3 through 2011. A product of Whittier, Washington Gifted and Manual High School, Mr. Stowell is Senior Vice President-Investments for Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. He also serves as President for the Children’s Hospital Community Advisory Board, is a past President of the South-West Kiwanis, and has served on many committees within his church, First Federated. Mr. Stowell serves as Chairperson of the Building Committee as well as the Community School Advisory Committee. Mr. Stowell and his wife, Jo, have two children, one a recent Valedictorian of Richwoods High School, with the other currently a Junior there.

2/8/2010

Board of Education Regularly Scheduled Meeting

2/10/2010

Professional Learning - Primary Early Release

2/15/2010

President's Day - HOLIDAY

2/22/2010

Board of Education Regularly Scheduled Meeting

2/26/2010

Professional Learning SIP - 1/2 day for students


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Peoria Public Schools District 150 - 3202 N. Wisconsin Ave. - Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: 309-672-6512 - Fax: 309-672-6820 - Email: info@psd150.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM