Article Summary: The Beecher School District 200-U Board of Education has a full roster again after appointing resident Brad Shrader to fill a vacant seat at its September 10 meeting. Shrader took the oath of office and immediately joined the board, participating in key decisions, including the approval of the district’s annual budget.

Beecher Board of Education Key Points:

• Brad Shrader was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Beecher Board of Education.

• He was sworn in at the start of the September 10 meeting.

• The oath of office affirms a board member’s duty to protect taxpayer interests, respect public opinion, and work collaboratively to ensure a quality education for all students.

• Shrader participated in the remainder of the meeting, including votes on the budget and staffing matters.

BEECHER, IL – The Beecher Board of Education welcomed its newest member, Brad Shrader, who was appointed to fill a vacant seat during the board’s regular meeting on September 10.

Shrader was sworn in at the beginning of the session, reading the formal oath of office before taking his place on the dais. The oath obligates board members to faithfully discharge their duties in accordance with state and federal constitutions, serve as a “faithful protector of the school district’s assets,” and recognize that decisions can only be made by a majority vote at a public meeting.

After being welcomed by the board, Shrader immediately assumed his new responsibilities. He participated in the rest of the night’s agenda, which included the public budget hearing and the final vote to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. His first votes also included actions on personnel matters and the approval of a decorative window wrap for the high school.

The vacancy was created by the resignation of a previous member. Shrader will serve out the remainder of that term. Board members are elected by the public to serve as the governing body of the school district, setting policy and overseeing the district’s finances and administration.