About BPSF Board
Interested in Joining our Board?
Would you be interested in using your time and talent to assist the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation as a member of our Board of Directors? We’d be interested in visiting with you. We’re always seeking the expertise and experience of community members seeking to give back to our great school system.
The foundation Board of Directors is comprised of 15-21 members. A Director may serve two consecutive three-year terms. Our board meets quarterly as does one of the sub-committees you would serve on.
Sounds like something you good get actively involved with? Want to learn more about our work? Please call Stacey Lang, the BPSF Development Director at 701-323-4093 or Harley Engelman, BPSF Chairman at 471-0130 or click here to submit an application.
Becoming a Board Member
Good Notes to Know:
- Quorum: 1/3 of the elected board of directors.
- Board can consist of 15-21 members.
- Each board member can serve two 3 year staggered terms with the exception of high school students serving one 2-year term.
- Executive Committee: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member At Large, Immediate Past President, BPS Superintendent. Immediate Past President and Superintendent serve as ex-officio.
- Selection Committee (new board members): President, BPS President or Designee, BPS Superintendent
Duties of the Board are:
- To serve as directors for the Bismarck Public School Foundation re: the generation and use of BPS Foundation funds and gifts.
- To seek funds and other gifts to strengthen educational programs and services for Bismarck Public Schools.
- To develop by-laws, policies, and procedures which will encourage and enhance contributions to the BPS Foundation.
Board of Directors
Harley Engelman, President
Engelman Associates LLC
Chad Oban, Vice-President
North Dakota United
Mary Miller, Secretary
NISC
Ex-Officio: Jon Lee, School Board Member
Bismarck School Board Voting Member
Ex-Officio: Jason Hornbacher, BPS Superintendent
Superintendent of Bismarck Public Schools
Dan Eastgate
Venture Real Estate and Bismarck-Mandan Young Life
Betsy Elsberry
Elsberry & Shively, P.C.
Rick Geloff
Starion Bank
Steve Marquardt
Titan Machinery
Jan Stankiewicz
NDSU Extension
Executive Committee
Harley Engelman, President
Engelman Associates LLC
Chad Oban, Vice-President
North Dakota United
Ex-Officio: Jon Lee, School Board Member
Bismarck School Board Voting Member
Ex-Officio: Jason Hornbacher, BPS Superintendent
Superintendent of Bismarck Public Schools
Mary Miller, Secretary
NISC
OUR MISSION
Partner with the BPS District to empower every learner to thrive by enhancing the services and recognition of students and staff.
Questions should be directed to:
Stacey Lang
Development Director
701-323-4093