The Unit 4 Board of Education made two administrative appointments during its October 28th meeting.
Mr. Chaim McGuire was appointed as the Assistant Principal at Centennial High School He began his teaching career in July 2015 as a Visual Arts Teacher with West Central CUSD 235, in Biggsville, IL. Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, he served as a Visual Arts Teacher with PORTA CUSD 202 in Petersburg, IL. After serving five years in this role, Mr. McGuiew accepted the position of Middle School Principal with New Berlin CUSD 16 in New Berlin, IL, a position he held for one year. Mr. McGuire served as a Substitute Administrator and Teacher for Lanphier High School in Springfield, IL from September 2022-February 2022. In February 2022, he joined Unit 4 Schools as an Assistant Principal at Centennial High and continued to serve in this position during the 2023-2024 school term. After relocating to Miami, FL in July 2024, Mr. McGuire accepted the position of Assistant Principal at Miccosukee Indian School. He will leave this position to rejoin Unit 4 as an Assistant Principal at Centennial High.
In addition to his experience in education, Chaim also has extensive supervisory experience with Dot Foods in Mt. Sterling, IL, where he was employed for nine years. During this time, he served as Frozen Department Manager (2005-2007), Frozen Warehouse Shift Manager and Automated Storage Manager (2007-2008), and Refrigerated Warehouse Manager, Training and Development Coordinator, and Liaison and Trainer for Warehouse Startups (2008-2011).
Mr. McGuire earned his Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Western Illinois University (May 2014). He also holds a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from the University of Illinois, Springfield (July 2021).
The effective date of this appointment is November 4, 2024.
Mr. Bobby Cross was appointed as the Assistant Director of Energy Management and Maintenance. He joined Unit 4 in November 2019 and has served the District for the past five years. During this time, he has worked as a Maintenance Worker (Buildings) and will begin his first administrator role as the Assistant Director of Energy Management and Maintenance. Prior to joining Unit 4, Mr. Cross served in multiple roles in the maintenance field. These positions include: Maintenance Tech at Casey’s General Store (11/2014-04/2019) and Service Tech at Service Experts (6/2006-10/2011).
The effective date of this appointment is October 29, 2024.