Ralph Beardsley Appointed to D86 Board of Education, Replaces Victor Casini

Ralph Beardsley of Darien was appointed Monday to the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 Board of Education.

He will fill the vacancy opened by the resignation of Victor Casini, and he will serve the remainder of Casini’s term until April 2017.

Beardsley has a background in healthcare and career management services and experience in executive search and recruiting consulting, according to the district. He served the City of Darien for 30 years as an alderman, a member of the Lions Club and the Darien Historical Society member among other organizations.

Beardsley received a Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern University in Boston and his Master of Science degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

“I’ve lived in the District 86 area since 1981 and in Darien since 1986,” Beardsley said in a statement. ”...As the proud parent of two Hinsdale South graduates, I look forward to contributing my expertise and working collaboratively with the other six board members to maintain the educational excellence that both of our schools possess.”

Board President Kay Gallo said in a statement the board wanted to find a member who would work collaboratively for the district, and Beardsley is expected to fill that requirement.

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