Put Students First!
Let’s build stronger schools through data-driven decisions and smart stewardship of resources.
Endorsed by The Hinsdalean
“Fischer is a longtime resident who has served in a number of volunteer positions during his 26 years in Hinsdale. He brings a strong focus on students and professional experience in data analysis and strategic planning. He is committed to collaborating with other board members, administrators and community members to help students improve their performance on state tests and be more engaged in their high school experience.”
Vision
District 86 deserves a school board that combines educational excellence with fiscal responsibility. With 29 years of executive experience and three children graduated from our schools, I understand both smart management and student needs. I’ll work to ensure every tax dollar advances student success by empowering educators, using data wisely, and maintaining high standards. My collaborative approach will help create stronger schools that serve every student while respecting taxpayer resources.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Early VotingMarch 17 – March 31
At DuPage and Cook County early voting locations
- District 86 Spring BreakMarch 29 – April 6
Plan to vote early if you'll be out of town
- Election DayApril 1, 2025 • 6am – 7pm
Please vote!
Priorities
Visit the FAQ page for even more details about my priorities and positions.
Put Students First
- Meet every student where they are — whether they need extra support or extra challenges
- Restore academic options that were working well, like World History Honors for freshmen
- Keep phones out of classrooms so students can focus on learning
- Expand sports and activities so more students can participate
- Create a “student success dashboard” to track and improve engagement, participation, and achievement
- Support evidence-based programs that close skill gaps while maintaining high standards
Data-Driven Decisions
- Build detailed analysis of where our students are succeeding and struggling
- Create transparent metrics for measuring program effectiveness
- Track and publish data beyond test scores, including engagement levels in co-curricular activities
- Compare our performance against similar high-performing districts
- Use data to identify opportunity gaps between schools and develop targeted solutions
- Share more data directly with parents through an accessible online portal
Smart Financial Stewardship
- Audit programs regularly to ensure they deliver results worth their cost
- Reduce costly administrative processes that don’t directly benefit students
- Cut back on legal expenses by improving communication and transparency
- Direct more resources to classroom instruction and student support
- Partner with feeder districts to share costs and material resources and reduce redundancy
- Maintain strong reserves while investing in proven programs
Strengthen Our Community
- Host regular community forums to gather input on major decisions
- Build stronger partnerships between Central and South while preserving each school’s unique character
- Create better curricular coordination with feeder districts, including expectations on incoming freshmen’s standards-based skills
- Improve communication about board decisions and their rationale
- Support our principals in adapting district initiatives to their school’s needs
- Make board data and decisions more accessible to all community members
Experience & Commitment
Bobby Fischer brings 29 years of executive leadership experience and deep community roots to his candidacy for the District 86 school board. A Hinsdale resident for 26 years and parent of three D86 graduates, Bobby combines data-driven business expertise with firsthand understanding of our schools’ strengths and challenges. His track record of fiscal responsibility, collaborative leadership, and community service demonstrates his commitment to building stronger schools for all students.
Parent & Resident
Professional Leadership
Community Leadership
Education
My daughter and I, just after finishing the 2024 Pistol marathon in Alcoa, Tennessee. She got first place!
A Letter to Our Community
Me with Hippo and Buster Chomps
Dear District 86,
When my wife Michelle and I moved to Hinsdale in 1999, we were drawn by the promise of excellent schools and a strong community. Over the past 25 years, we’ve seen that promise fulfilled as we raised our three children, all proud graduates of District 86 (2019, 2021, and 2023).
Through my children’s experiences, I’ve witnessed both the strengths of our district and opportunities for growth. I’ve stayed deeply involved in our schools and community, from coaching youth sports to teaching religious education to officiating high school soccer matches. This involvement, combined with my professional experience in managing complex organizations and analyzing data, has prepared me to serve effectively on the school board.
I’m running because I believe in the potential of every student in our district. Working with Superintendent Lach and the board, we can enhance our schools while maintaining the high standards our community expects. We’ll do this by supporting our educators, making data-driven decisions, and ensuring every initiative puts students first.
In my professional life, I’ve learned that positive change happens when we combine clear goals, measurable outcomes, and genuine care for people. That’s the approach I’ll bring to the board — along with a commitment to listen to all voices in our community and to be a responsible steward of our resources.
I look forward to earning your trust and your vote.
Sincerely,
Bobby Fischer
Support Our Campaign
I’d really appreciate your financial support to help put students first. We’re aiming to raise $4,600 to cover the costs of signs and marketing materials. We’re accepting individual donations only (no PACs) and have capped contributions at $250 per person. Please note that these donations are not tax deductible.
Donate by Check
Checks should be made out to “Friends of Michelle and Bobby Fischer”. You can mail them or drop them off at either of these addresses:
303 N County Line Rd
Hinsdale, IL 60521
600 Woodland Ave
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Donate via Zelle
If you know how to use Zelle, you can send your donation to either:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 630.536.4121
Get Involved
I’d love your help with building a stronger District 86. Whether it’s displaying a yard sign, joining a coffee chat to discuss district issues, or helping spread the word to your neighbors, every bit of support makes a difference. You can reach me directly at [email protected], or use the contact form below. And rest assured — we will not use your information for anything beyond this specific campaign, and neither the form nor this website track your personal data in any way.