Indian Prairie board appoints Dr. John Price as superintendent, contract begins July 2026
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The Indian Prairie CUSD 204 board voted Dec. 15 to appoint Dr. John Price as superintendent effective July 1, 2026, approving a contract through June 30, 2029. Price outlined priorities of relationships, equity and partnering with community organizations.
The Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 Board of Education voted Dec. 15 to appoint Dr. John Price as the district’s next superintendent, with a contract beginning July 1, 2026, and running through June 30, 2029.
Board members moved and seconded the appointment and approved it by roll-call vote. The board chair thanked the search team and community participants for a multi-stage process that included focus groups and surveys designed to identify desired candidate qualities.
Dr. Price, introduced formally at the meeting with family and colleagues in attendance, said he was honored to join the district. “I commit to beginning in Indian Prairie as I’ve ended in North Chicago — by showing up, especially where attention is most needed,” he said. Price emphasized relationship-building, care for students and staff, partnership with community groups and a focus on equity and continuity with the district’s existing leadership team.
Board remarks noted broad participation in the superintendent search. The chair singled out former superintendent Dr. Talley and staff members for their roles in the process and thanked the search committee, communications leader Lisa Berry and dozens of community respondents to the district’s survey.
Next steps: Dr. Price will assume his duties July 1, 2026. The board did not discuss contract financial details on the public record during this meeting.