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.
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

Marcia White
President | mwhite@bpd3.org
Reelected: April 2023
Term Expires: April 2027

Andrea Usry
Vice-President | ausry@bpd3.org
Elected: April 2023
Term Expires: April 2027
Biography coming soon...

Kellie Ropers
Secretary | kropers@bpd3.org
Elected: April 2025
Term Expires: April 2029
Kellie joined the Board of Education in 2023. 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.

Nicole Butler
Board Member | nharris@bpd3.org
Reelected: April 2025
Term Expires: April 2029
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.

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 VACANCY
Accepting applications through 3:00 pm on May 23, 2025
Term Expires: April 2027
Click here for more information regarding the vacancy

BOARD VACANCY
Accepting applications through 3:00 pm on May 23, 2025
Term Expires: April 2027
Click here for more information regarding the vacancy