Article Summary: Dr. Marie Hansel has been appointed to the Beecher Board of Education, filling a vacant seat on the seven-member board. Hansel took the official oath of office during the board’s May 14 meeting and immediately began her duties, participating in discussions and votes.

Beecher Board of Education Key Points:

• Dr. Marie Hansel was assigned to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Education on May 7.

• She officially took the Board Oath at the start of the May 14 public meeting.

• Hansel participated in all votes following her swearing-in, abstaining only on items preceding her appointment.

BEECHER, IL – The Beecher Board of Education is once again at its full complement of seven members following the appointment of Dr. Marie Hansel to fill a vacant seat. Hansel was officially sworn in at the start of the board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14.

Board President Ashley Belt presided over the oath of office, formally welcoming Hansel to her new role. Hansel was assigned to the seat on May 7 and took her place alongside the other board members for the entirety of the May 14 proceedings.

Hansel immediately assumed her responsibilities, taking part in key votes throughout the evening, including the approval of the district’s amended budget, major plumbing repairs at the high school, and several staffing matters.

Demonstrating procedural awareness, Hansel abstained from voting on the approval of expenses and meeting minutes from sessions that occurred before her appointment to the board, a common practice for new members. Her appointment brings a new perspective to the board as it navigates district finances, infrastructure maintenance, and student policies for the upcoming school year. The term for the appointed seat will continue until the next consolidated election.