Pictured, from left: Mark Gremaud, Dominic Blythe, Nancy Voelker, Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones, Jamie Robinson, Rich DIx, and Glendon Sattler. Kevin Bachmann is not pictured.
In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, Perry County School District 32 is spotlighting its board members. These volunteers are elected to 3-year unpaid terms to set policies, establish district goals, collaborate with the superintendent to monitor district progress, and connect with the community.
The current Board of Education includes President Nancy Voelker, Vice President Dominic Blythe, and members Kevin Bachmann, Mark Gremaud, Jamie Robinson, Rich Dix, and Glendon Sattler.
2024 Board member profiles
Nancy Voelker
Nancy Voelker has served as a director of the Perry County School District 32 School Board for 18 years. She is the current board president. She is a registered nurse at Mercy Southeast.
I have been blessed with five children, all of whom graduated from PHS, as well as my late husband and myself. Pirate Pride has been a part of my whole life. I have a dairy farm, I raise sheep, and occasionally a couple of pigs and chickens. My hobbies are spending time with my 10 grandchildren, showing our dairy cows, and working around the farm.
I chose to serve on the board because I want to make sure our children are getting a quality education. Education shapes the lives of children. I am proud of our school, staff, administrators, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and custodians. It is an honor to serve on the board and to be able to give back to my community.
I want students to know that you can have pride in your school and education. Always do your best, don't turn away opportunities because you think it will be hard. Education is the foundation of your life and what you will do in the future. Be active in school activities. Make many memories, make new friendships, ask questions if you need help.
I want our community to know that D32 is working on improving and standardizing our curriculum. D32 is blessed to have community support for new construction and making sure we have beautiful buildings for our staff to work in and our students to learn in. I am proud of our community and believe it is a place where families want to live and raise their children.
I feel the future of D32 is one I can be proud of because we are focused on improving curriculum, increasing our student attendance, being more transparent, and making sure our staff enjoy helping our students obtain a quality education. We will continue to work with parents and our community to support our students with wonderful resources and continue to be proactive in recruiting and retaining quality staff.
Thank you for allowing me to serve on the school board.
Dominic Blythe
Dominic Blythe has served as a director of the Perry County School District 32 School Board for 2 years. He currently serves as vice president of the board. He is an owner/manager at Jim’s Auto Service Center in Perryville.
My wife Erin and I have been married for 25 years and have two children, Ethan and Noah. I am a 1994 graduate of Perry County School District 32. I attended the University of Missouri and Southeast Missouri State University before returning home to work in the family business. I love to play golf, camp, and do anything outdoors. I serve on the Industrial Development Authority Board in Perry County.
I chose to serve on the D32 Board of Education because I love Perryville and Perry County. I was born and raised here and I believe that a good school is very important for a community to thrive so dedicating my time and effort to keep the school moving in the right direction is a great way to help the community I love.
I want our students to know that the board is interested in their concerns and well-being and will work hard to make sure they have the best educational experience possible.
I want our community to know that District 32 is working hard to improve the educational experience and maintain all facilities and grounds the best we can.
I feel the future of District 32 is bright. We have passionate administrators, teachers, and board members who are working hard to find any way to make the district better.
Kevin Bachmann
Kevin Bachmann has served as a director of the Perry County School District 32 School Board for 21 years. He is a farmer in Perry County.
I chose to serve on the D32 Board of Education originally because Mr. David Toney, a former teacher of mine, encouraged me to do so. He had a way of making it “sound easy,” just like he did with his assignments.
I want our students to know that their success depends upon themselves. They are surrounded by teachers, administrators, and, yes, board members, who care. Make the best of it.
I want our community to know that District 32 is something to be proud of. Visit campus – attend activities, and take a look. District 32 is a product of our caring community.
I feel that the future of District 32 will continue to depend on everyone who is willing to give a little extra, in whatever capacity. You know who you are. Thank you!
Jamie Robinson
Jamie Robinson has served as a director of the Perry County School District 32 School Board for 8 years. He is the assistant general manager at TG Missouri.
I chose to serve on the D32 Board of Education because I have a passion for education and learning. I previously served on the Immanuel Lutheran School Board as well and I enjoy helping set the future direction of the school.
I want our students to know that the school board is always looking to improve the school. We want to provide the best learning opportunities with the best teachers in the safest school we can. These are my guiding principles.
I want our community to know that District 32 is always looking to improve. The school board, administrators, and staff are always trying to find ways to get better. District 32 is becoming a place where teachers want to come teach and that’s great news and a testament to the efforts by everyone at D32.
I feel that the future of District 32 is very bright and exciting! We have a wonderful group of administrators, teachers, and staff who are truly focused on making District 32 better. The sky is the limit when you have that many people all working for the same thing. I am very proud to be a part of it!
Glendon Sattler
Glendon Sattler has served as a director of the Perry County School District 32 School Board for nearly a year after being elected in April 2023. He is an insurance agency owner.
I chose to serve on the D32 Board of Education to be a positive voice for parents and the community within our school.
I want our students to know that our community invests in you. Challenge yourself to finish school strong and with excellence. The next generation of your community is counting on you for their excellence in education.
I want our community to know that this is your school! Parents, challenge your students, be involved in your school, contribute to your child’s success. Community members, challenge me and other leaders to represent you well and achieve academic excellence. Our school is one of the most important community institutions that you contribute to. Get involved and stay engaged. We are stronger when the community is involved.
I feel that the future of District 32 is that academic excellence is the expectation. Our community is stronger when our school performs well.
Rich Dix
Rich Dix has served as a director of the Perry County School District 32 School Board for 8 years. He is the director of North America Category Management at Holcim Inc.
I chose to serve on the D32 Board of Education because I recognize the importance of an education in order to prepare the students for college or a career path. In 2016, there was a need for improvements with the facilities, curriculum, and morale.
I want our students to know that the administration and board put the needs and safety of the students as the top priority. We recently added a Student Board Member as a way of getting feedback from the student body.
I want our community to know that District 32 is greatly appreciative of the tax levy that has allowed for the facility improvements. The board and administration make a strong effort to utilize this funding in the most cost effective way possible and prioritize these improvements based on needs.
I feel that the future of District 32 is positive. As previously mentioned, there was a need for improvements with facilities, curriculum, and morale. The facilities and morale have much improved since 2016 and continue to get better. The curriculum has had recent changes that are already showing progress.
Mark Gremaud
Mark Gemaud has served as a director of the Perry County School District 32 School Board for 12 years. He is a self-employed third-generation farmer.
I have lived in Perry County my entire life. I have been married for 41 years to my wife, Patti, who retired from District 32 after 33 years. We have three children, Kelsea, Courtney, and Trenton, and two grandchildren, Mason and Aubrey.
I have served as the Bois Brule Levee District Commissioner for 20 years, the New Bourbon Port Authority Commissioner for 8 years, and am a board member for the Upper Mississippi, Illinois, and Missouri Rivers Association.
I chose to serve on the D32 Board of Education because I wanted to serve my community. I believe that the best investment in our future is with the young people and I want to ensure that our students get the best education possible.
I want our students to know that I will support policies that provide for the safest environment to promote academic achievement and to ensure success in their future of higher education, technical career training, and entering the job force.
I want our community to know that District 32 is a forward-thinking institution that is constantly searching for new ways to improve and promote student success.
I feel that the future of D32 is bright. Our administration, staff, and board members are committed to helping all students be successful.
Missourians benefit every day from the dedicated energies and countless hours devoted by the more than 3,600 local school board members in every community across the state. These public servants are elected by local constituents and do not receive compensation for their tireless efforts. As citizens who serve students and represent their communities, school board members face complex and demanding challenges.
During the month of March, communities across the state will honor the dedicated service of local boards of education during School Board Recognition Month as proclaimed by Governor Parson.
“Local school boards play a vital leadership role in providing our students with the finest possible education,” says MSBA Executive Director Melissa Randol. “We thank school board members for their commitment to their communities and to the students in their school districts across Missouri.”
School Board Recognition Month is sponsored by the Missouri School Boards’ Association. The Missouri School Boards’ Association is a private, not-for-profit organization that exists to help school boards ensure all students succeed.