BILL'S SUCCESS IN SCHOOLS

Bill McAllister has spent thousands of hours in diverse classrooms across the state of Nebraska, witnessing first hand what Nebraska students, urban and rural alike, need most from its representatives.

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

WEST POINT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Superintendent of Schools / Football Offensive Coordinator

• West Point Public School was identified as a lowest 5% academic performing schools in the state. After five years, had progress from “Bottom 5%” to “Needs improvement” to “Good” to “Great” as the state identifies academic achievement.

• Following 10 years of losing records, over the next 6 years became the winningest team in the past 25 years of the school making the playoffs three times.

• Overall activity success: During six-year tenure at West Point, has matched the previous 18 years with district championships and runner-ups.

As a superintendent, Bill prioritized student learning, leading to accolades such as the “Beating the Odds” award for West Point Elementary School. This recognition highlights the school's ability to outperform expectations regardless of student demographics.

VISION FOR SUCCESS

COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES

Bill initiated a collaborative project with Wisner, Bancroft-Rosalie, and Pender Public Schools to establish a career academy. This endeavor has benefited students and offered a cost-effective solution for taxpayers, showcasing the effectiveness of community engagement and resource-sharing in education.

WEST HOLT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Superintendent of Schools / Assistant Football Coach

• Regional Superintendent of Year (Twice)

• A school that ranked in the bottom third academically in the state, within six years were ranked in the 12% in Math, ELA, and Science.

• Ranked 3rd in the state in Growth per student academically.

• The Football team was the second most losing program in the state. Within four years, qualified for the state playoffs.

NAVIGATION OF CHALLENGES

• A Pandemic

• School Shooting Threat

• School Bomb Threat

• Facilitated a United States Federal Hearing on the Keystone Pipeline

• Community Flood

• A Community Water Contamination

• Lighting Strike to Personnel

• 2 School Break-ins

• 3 Staff deaths

• While dealing with union restraints, dismissed 15 teachers and 4 support staff

• Maintained a $18,000,000 budget with a lower tax asking than 5 years prior

As Superintendent, Bill has led schools through: