Board of Education

We would like to recognize the individuals who make up our BPD3 Board of Education. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and relentless work for the students, staff, and community of District 3!

Board Members group email: boe@bpd3.org

Secretary Marcia White

Marcia White

President | mwhite@bpd3.org

Reelected: April 2023
Term Expires: April 2027

Marcia White joined the Board of Education in 2011 and was reelected in 2023. She is an active member on the Finance Committee and serves as a Governing Board member for SEDOL. She attended the University of Wisconsin –Madison where she received her Bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Math. She has a Master’s in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management. She is also, a certified Speaker, trainer and coach in the area of Leadership with The John Maxwell Team. She facilitates an annual event in Lake County. She enjoys ballroom dancing and borrowing friends kids, spoiling them and giving them back to their parents.

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Andrea Usry

Vice-President | ausry@bpd3.org

Elected: April 2023
Term Expires: April 2027

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Board Member Nicole Harris

Nicole Butler

Secretary | nharris@bpd3.org

Elected: April 2021
Term Expires: April 2025

Nicole Butler joined the Board of Education in 2020. She currently serves on the Long-Range Planning Committee. She is currently a Federal Employee with over 34 years of Federal Government experience leading Information Technology, Business transformation, Finance and Accounting, Strategic Planning, Continuous Process Improvement and Governance. Ms. Butler earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business Management. She currently serves on the Ministerial Staff at the Mount Moriah Christian Center, Waukegan, IL. She is a certified speaker, trainer, coach, and DISC Behavioral Consultant with the John Maxwell Team. She loves teaching, coaching and mentoring individuals on Leadership and Personal Development. Nicole and her husband Dave, live in Winthrop, IL. She has 4 grown children and 2 beautiful grandchildren. She enjoys outreach activities and has a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Board Member Andy Luther

Andy Luther

Board Member | aluther@bpd3.org

Reelected: April 2023
Term Expires: April 2027

Andy Luther joined the Board of Education in 2000. He has served on Long Range Planning Committee and Negotiations Committee. Has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and serves as the Chief Mechanical Engineer for The Grieve Corporation. Andy was raised in Zion and moved to Beach Park after college. In his free time, he likes to bike and boat. Andy and his wife Pam have two grown children, who are Beach Park District 3 school graduates.

Board Member Steve Lenzi

Steve Lenzi

Board Member | slenzi@bpd3.org

Reelected: April 2023
Term Expires: April 2025

Steven Lenzi joined the Board of Education in 2006. He currently serves on the Boards Long Range Planning and Facilities committee. He is a retired Fire Marshal for the City of Waukegan and has served at the Waukegan Fire Department since 1993. Steven is married and has two daughters who both attended Beach Park Schools and went on to be successful collegiate student-athletes as well. Steven was born and raised in the Waukegan and Gurnee areas before settling down in the Beach Park School District to raise his own family and looks forward to being a part of the bright future for our school district.

Kellie Ropers

Kellie Ropers

Board Member | kropers@bpd3.org

Appointed: June 2023
Term Expires: April 2025

Kellie and her husband have resided in Beach Park since 2003. They are parents to three young children who currently attend schools within the Beach Park District 3 (BPD3). Kellie possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology, specializing in Construction Management, from Illinois State University. She has over 23 years of experience in the commercial construction industry within the Chicago and Milwaukee regions.

In the fall of 2023, Kellie stepped back from her professional career to focus on her family. She has since returned to the workforce on a part-time basis, accepting a position with Chain o' Lakes Lumber in Round Lake. Her expertise proved invaluable when BPD3 was completing the Early Education Center at Oak Crest, where she helped coordinate multiple contractors and protect the district's financial interests. Her efforts saved the district over $200,000 in additional work.

Kellie is deeply committed to maintaining the quality of our facilities and improving the educational environment for both students and staff in our district. As a parent of children enrolled in BPD3, she possesses valuable firsthand knowledge regarding the successes and challenges faced by our students. Kellie is eager to serve the Beach Park District 3 learning community for many years to come.


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Anne Fuson

Board Member | afuson@bpd3.org

Appointed: June 2023
Term Expires: April 2025

Anne Fuson joined the Board of Education in 2022 and was reappointed in 2023. She currently serves on the Board Finance Committee. Anne graduated from the College of Lake County with an Associate in Arts, Majoring in Business Administration. She is a lifetime Beach Park resident. Anne and her husband have three children who all attended Beach Park Schools. She has experienced a lot in life and has a real heart for our students.