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Herscher Community Unit School District #2 501 N Main Street—PO Box 504 Herscher IL 60941 Ph: 815-426-2162—Fax: 815-426-2872 www.hcusd2.org Report to the Community The information enclosed within this report is from the 2013-2014 school year.
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Herscher Community Unit School District #2
501 N Main Street—PO Box 504
Herscher IL 60941
Ph: 815-426-2162—Fax: 815-426-2872
www.hcusd2.org
Report to the
Community
The information enclosed within this report is from the 2013-2014 school year.
About Herscher Schools...
OUR BUILDINGS
Bonfield Grade School
Grades: K-1 (1 section of PreK)
Herscher Intermediate School
Grades: 2-4 (1 section of PreK)
Limestone Middle School
Grades: 5-8 (1 section of PreK)
Herscher High School
Grades: 9-12
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Herscher Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education is to
educate each student to his/ her highest potential, to install in each student an attitude of social
responsibility in a safe and orderly environment, and to provide each student with the goals, values
and technology to successfully meet the challenges of the 21st century.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
President, Patrick Daly
V. P., David Emling
Secretary, Dale Huizenga
Norma Applegate
Diane Long
Joseph Powers
David Ruder
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Enrollment 1803
Gender
Males 938 Females 865
Ethnicity
American Indian less than .5 %
Asian/Pacific Islander less than .5%
Black less than 1%
Hispanic 2%
White 94%
Two or more races 3%
Special Programs
Free/Reduced-Price Meals 23%
Special Education 12%
RtI (Response to Intervention) 12%
((13-14SY information))
Superintendent,
Dr. Richard S. Decman
TEACHER STATISTICS
Average Teacher Experience (Years) 14.6
Average Teacher Salary $51,518
Teachers with Bachelor’s Degrees 100.0 %
Teachers with Master’s Degrees 53.2 %
Pupil/Teacher Ratio –Elementary 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio –High School 16.9
*last year reported 11-12 via iirc.niu.edu
Special Services Director,
Shelly Cowell
Curriculum Director,
Peter Falk
Technology Specialist,
Ben Seeman
Food Service Director,
Michelle Armstrong
Transportation Director,
Beth Wilcox
Maintenance Director,
Larry Houberg
OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES Curriculum which includes physical education and music.
Response to Intervention services for reading and math.
Dibels testing of all K/1 students
Assessments of all K/1 students
Screening/testing for English proficiency
Multiple visits per week to the library and computer lab
K/1 music concerts in the spring
Grandparents Day for 1st graders
EARL (Experienced Readers and Listeners) once a month
Active Parent/Teacher Assoc. with activities for students
Host for intramural volleyball and basketball programs
Parent Portal thru INOW system
Parent Café for incoming kindergarten students
Kindergarten Screenings in the spring
Mentoring Program for beginning teachers
Site of At-Risk Pre-school class
Resource services for students with Individual Education Plans
OUR CERTIFIED STAFF
Jane Arends, 1st Grade [email protected]
Anya Bauer, Early Childhood [email protected]
Sheila Burnett, 1st Grade [email protected]
Teresa Cotter, Kindergarten [email protected]
Matt Dionne, Phys Ed [email protected]
Janice Engelman, Kindergarten [email protected]
Jan Ferris, 1st Grade [email protected]
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Gen Music [email protected]
Patti Galeaz, RtI K-1st [email protected]
Donna German, Kindergarten [email protected]
Kathy Gorecki, Special Ed [email protected]
Sherri Gustine, Kindergarten [email protected]
Becky King, 1st Grade [email protected]
Casey Meyer, Kindergarten [email protected]
Anne Muchna, 1st Grade [email protected]
Janet Notton, Speech [email protected]
Kristin Rink, Kindergarten [email protected]
Amanda Skutt, 1st Grade [email protected]
Bonfield Grade School...
OUR STUDENTS
Enrollment 249
Gender
Males 116 Females 133
Principal,
Molly Wepprecht
Secretary,
Sherry Parks
OUR DAY Starts: 8:00 a.m. Ends: 3:05 p.m.
OUR FACILITIES Year Built: 1970, 1998, 2009
Square Footage: 57,196
Recently completed building projects:
2009—(6) classrooms, music room, pre-school
room, teacher’s room, computer lab, (4) small
instruction rooms, boys & girls restrooms,
library and an elevator. 2011—update play-
ground equipment
Herscher Intermediate School...
Principal,
Brett Miller
OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES Academically Talented
Active Parent/Teacher Assoc. with activities for students
Curriculum which includes physical education and music.
Response to Intervention services for reading and math.
Screening/testing for English proficiency
Keyboarding/Technology
Parent Portal thru INOW system
Mentoring Program for beginning teachers
Site of At-Risk Pre-school class
Resource services for students with Individual Education Plans
Open House nights
Art
OUR STUDENTS
Enrollment 362
Gender
Males 205 Females 157
OUR CERTIFIED STAFF
Amber Gross, 3rd Grade [email protected]
Karen Gruber, 3rd Grade [email protected]
Patti Horton, Early Childhood [email protected]
Cheryl Hudgens, 4th Grade [email protected]
Joel Huizenga, 2nd Grade [email protected]
Steve Kelly, Social Worker [email protected]
Jeanine Koelling, 2nd Grade [email protected]
Chris Longtin, Art [email protected]
Jared Macari, Phys Ed [email protected]
Mallory McClintock [email protected]
Mary McIntire-Belter, O.T. [email protected]
Sherri Morris, Special Ed [email protected]
Ashley Murray, 2nd Grade [email protected]
Stacey Perkins, 4th Grade [email protected]
Bruce Richardson, Gen Music [email protected]
Hollie Schott-Lovell, 4th Grade [email protected]
Barbara Schwark, 4th Grade [email protected]
Dara Wagner, 2nd Grade [email protected]
Amy Wenzelman, Speech [email protected]
Secretary,
Kathy Astrella,
Secretary,
Kendra Wright
OUR DAY Starts: 8:00 a.m. Ends: 3:05 p.m.
OUR FACILITIES Year Built: 1954, 1958, 1965,1969,1987
Square Footage: 43,693
Recently completed building projects:
Added concrete handicap ramp to south
entrance.
OUR CERTIFIED STAFF
Kelly Andrews, RtI Math [email protected]
Rhonda Arseneau, 3rd Grade [email protected]
Stacey Atkinson, 3rd Grade [email protected]
Julie Barwegen, 2nd Grade [email protected]
Craig Bisaillon, 4th Grade [email protected]
Terriann Brown, 4th Grade [email protected]
Marcia Brandt, Teacher Librarian [email protected]
Mike Cann, Physical Ed [email protected]
Paula Denault, 3rd Grade [email protected]
Susan Denault, 2nd Grade [email protected]
Kathy Ehrman, Special Ed [email protected]
Jill Fulton, RtI Coordinator [email protected]
Limestone Middle School...
Principal,
Michelle Chavers
OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES Core curriculum: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, STEM (Science/
Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) & Phys. Ed.
Electives: music, Spanish, art, technology, keyboarding
Response to Intervention services for reading and math.
Screening/testing for English proficiency
Music concerts
Open House nights
Active Parent/Teacher Assoc. with activities for students
Parent Portal thru INOW system
Mentoring Program for beginning teachers
Site of At-Risk Pre-school class
Resource services for students with Individual Education Plans
Extra curricular program: cross country, basketball, track, math team,
wrestling, scholastic bowl, spelling team and volleyball
Clubs/Organizations: SeL (Students Empowered for Life) and
Student council.
OUR STUDENTS
Enrollment 573
Gender
Males 293 Females 280
Asst. Principal,
Mark Taylor
Secretary,
Vicki Hightower
Secretary,
Kathy Lake
Secretary,
Amy Middleton
OUR DAY Starts: 8:00 a.m. Ends: 3:05 p.m.
OUR FACILITIES Year Built: North 1947, 1952, 1954, 1958, 1961,
1978/South 1964, 1967, 1969
Square Footage: N-80,123 S-33,162
Recently completed building projects: N-
Added (120) lockers & painted all lockers, Added
new computer lab (2012), Remodeled kitchen
(2011), resurfaced parking lot (2012) S-Added
(260) lockers & painted, added new computer lab
(2nd fl), remodeled kitchen (2011), new cafeteria
table & benches (2011) landscaped both bldgs
(2011)
OUR CERTIFIED STAFF
Laura Moran, Phys Ed/A.D. [email protected]
Abbey Page, Science [email protected]
Ashley Patchett, ELA II [email protected]
Patrick Pommier, Phys Ed [email protected]
Amanda Priebe, Math [email protected]
Lisa Rinehart, Special Ed [email protected]
Jenelle Robertson, P.T. [email protected]
Sue Scalet, Special Ed [email protected]
Monet Schelling, ELA [email protected]
Julie Schultz, ELA [email protected]
Claire Southard, Spanish/RtI [email protected]
Roz Strong, Special Ed [email protected]
Jason Telschow, Soc. Studies [email protected]
Paula Vogt, Soc. Studies [email protected]
Jill Wulff, Science [email protected]
OUR CERTIFIED STAFF
Cara Anderson, Phys Ed [email protected]
Christine Beckman, 8th Sci [email protected]
Ashley Bozue, STEM [email protected]
Jenna Brooks, ELA [email protected]
Jackie Carlson, Science [email protected]
Kara Cioni, STEM [email protected]
Tricia Coffman, Teacher Librarian [email protected]
Jackie Daily, ELA [email protected]
Brian Dexter, Phys Ed [email protected]
Sarah Dexter, STEM [email protected]
Tracy Eggenberger, Math [email protected]
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Orchestra [email protected]
Joel Funk, Math [email protected]
Amanda Gee, Band/Music [email protected]
Jill Grant, ELA [email protected]
Sarah Grob, Speech [email protected]
Rob Grosso, Special Ed [email protected]
Margaret Heck, ELA [email protected]
Erica Herkel-Ritsema, Special Ed [email protected]
Kristina Hubly, Social Worker [email protected]
Kathy Jordan, ELA [email protected]
Alex King, STEM [email protected]
Richard Kinnersley, Soc. Studies [email protected]
Chris Longtin, Art [email protected]
Dawn Lovell, Soc. Studies [email protected]
Jodi Martin, Math [email protected]
Kelly Martin, O.T [email protected]
Laurie Mau, Special Ed [email protected]
Herscher High School...
Principal,
George McKenna
OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES Curriculum including advanced courses and AP classes
Electives include Spanish, Career and Technical Education, Art, Busi-
ness, Agriculture, Band, Orchestra and Choir
Online system for easy access to student information
Active booster clubs for Music and Athletics
Varsity athletic programs in both girls’ and boys’ sports
Faculty sponsored groups or activities including Interact, SADD, For-
eign Language, Art, FFA, Math Team, Best
Buddies, Scholastic Bowl, National Honor Society Chapter, and Student
Council
MAP Testing for reading and math
Resources services for students with Individual Education Plans
Mentoring Program for beginning teachers
Guidance/Counseling for careers and college entrance
Yearly play/musical
Freshmen Preview Night
OUR STUDENTS
Enrollment 573
Gender
Males 293 Females 280
OUR CERTIFIED STAFF
Betsy Flett, Fam. & Cons. Sci. [email protected]
Beth Frahm, English [email protected]
Sarah Hemenover, Art [email protected]
Alan High, English/Business [email protected]
Heather Johnson, Science [email protected]
Kathy King, Special Ed [email protected]
Eileen Kregor, Special Ed [email protected]
Julie LaLone, Science [email protected]
Mary Lawler, Special Ed [email protected]
Michelle Marcukaitis, Counselor [email protected]
Janet Mau, Spanish [email protected]
Amy Meyer, Math [email protected]
Julia Mullikin, Spanish/French [email protected]
David Murphy, Soc. Studies [email protected]
Dayne Newberry, Choral Dir [email protected]
Brian Noffke, Science [email protected]
Phillip Peacock, Math [email protected]
Katie Pitman, Fam. & Cons. Sci. [email protected]
Kevin Promis, Special Ed [email protected]
Eric Regez, Soc. Studies [email protected]
Jessie Rezba, Math [email protected]
Candice Rivard, Special Ed [email protected]
Holly Robinson, Math [email protected]
Kerri Robinson, English [email protected]
Alex Rodriguez, Drivers/Phys Ed [email protected]
Jennifer Savoie, Phys Ed [email protected]
Kurt Schlaich, History/A.D. [email protected]
Kathryn Schmidt, English [email protected]
Patrice Schoolman, Science [email protected]
Todd Schwarzkopf, Special Ed [email protected]
Dan Wetzel, Health/Phys Ed [email protected]
Amanda Williams, English [email protected]
Rebecca Williams, Math [email protected]
Asst. Principal,
Brad Elliot
Secretary,
Mary Jo Bailey
Secretary,
Cindy Carson
Secretary,
Sue Kuntz
OUR DAY Starts: 8:00 a.m. Ends: 3:05 p.m.
OUR FACILITIES Year Built: 1924, 1936, 1950, 1958, 1965, 1967,
1969, 1972, 1974, 1989, 1999
Square Footage: 185,018
Recently completed building projects:
New sports complex (2010), landscaping by
office done by Interact Club, parking lot resur-
faced (2013) remodeled foods rm, industrial arts
tech lab, sewing & art rooms.
OUR CERTIFIED STAFF
Nick Arndt, Drivers/Phys Ed [email protected]
Chris Bachmann, Science [email protected]
Darthy Bisaillon, Counselor [email protected]
Eileen Boucher, English [email protected]
Will Brocker, Band Director [email protected]
Jessica Brinkman, Teacher Librarian [email protected]
Paul Brown, Ind. Arts [email protected]
Alene Bush, Science [email protected]
Katrina Cessna, Orchestra [email protected]
Megan Coy, Ag & FFA [email protected]
Financial Data Fund Balances as of 6-30-2013
Ed Fund = $ 7,186,824
O & M = $ 2,051,376
Transportation = $ 1,924,257
Projected Fund Balance 6-30-2014
Ed Fund = $ 6,708,520
O & M = $ 1,687,629
Transportation = $ 1,984,109
Projected Fund Balance 6-30-2015
Ed Fund = $ 6,208,520
O & M = $ 1,387,629
Transportation = $ 1,924,257
Approx. total budget: $20 million/year
PROJECT IDEAS & ESTIMATED COSTS
HHS—Replace gym floor $175,000
HHS—Fresh air feed for publications room and small gym* $175,000
HHS—Paint gym $60,000
HHS—Remove/install kitchen flooring $70,000
HHS—Extend prairie path $10,000
HHS—Add parking to athletic complex $100,000
HHS—Add bathroom to athletic complex $275,000
HIS—Security fence around playground $50,000
HIS—New playground equipment $25,000
HIS—Update power $250,000
HIS—Paint gym $35,000
HIS—Create an alternate entrance to property $1,000,000
HIS—Move main office to room 100 $40,000
BGS—Security fence around playground $80,000
BGS—Paint gym $35,000
BGS—Fix fascia and soffit on east side of 1970 addition $40,000
BGS—New kitchen flooring $10,000
BGS—New walk-in cooler $15,000
BGS—Replace front doorway of building $5,000
BGS—Create larger entrance/exit for north part of building $500,000
BGS—Provide larger kitchen hood* $18,000
LMS—Paint gym $50,000
LMS—Replace bleachers in big gym $140,000
LMS—Replace sound system in big gym $22,000
LMS—Remove asbestos flooring and ceilings in north bldg $70,000
LMS—Install floor tile in north bldg $20,000
LMS—Update/remodel main office in north bldg $70,000
LMS—Update power $250,000
LMS—Install temp. mixing valves* $20,000
LMS—Provide fresh air feed* $120,000
LMS—Connect two buildings $2,000,000
LMS—Add parking $500,000
LMS—Upgrade fire panel $70,000
DIST—Remove underground gas tank $500,000
DIST—Update/patch all roofs $150,000
DIST—Update all building entrances/windows/doors $50,000
DIST—Install generator for server backup $500,000
Air Conditioning throughout district $2,000,000
* per 10 yr Life/Safety Rpt
CURRICULUM INITIATIVES
Online Registration (implemented for 14-15sy)
1:1 implementation of computers to stu-
dents (grades 5-12)
STEM Program at M.S. Level
Spanish at M.S. Level
Addition of AP classes at H.S.
Revamped Technology throughout District
Revised Teacher Evaluation Plan
Teacher Evaluation that includes
student growth
Alignment of Curriculum to Common Core
State Standards
Expansion of RtI programs K-12
TECHNOLOGY PLAN
1:1 Computer Plan
Adequate bandwidth in all buildings
Reliable Internet and E-mail
Movement to a “paperless” institution
Professional Development for all staff,
including teachers
Inclusion of technology into curriculum
throughout K-12
It’s always
a good day
to be a Tiger!
Looking Ahead
Herscher C.U.S.D. #2
501 N Main St—PO Box 504
Herscher IL 60941
Ph: 815-426-2162
District Parent/Guardian/Staff Member
Current Enrollment (as of May 2014) K—112
1—127
2—121
3—126
4—118
5—123
6—144
7—155
8—153
9—151
10—131
11—173
12—149
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DISTRICT OFFICE: 501 N Main Street, PO Box 504, Herscher IL 60941 Ph: 815-426-2162 Fax: 815-426-2872 BONFIELD GRADE: 522 E Smith Street, Bonfield IL 60913 Ph: 815-933-6995 Fax: 815-936-4125
HERSCHER INTERMEDIATE: 391 N Main Street, PO Box 504, Herscher IL 60941 Ph: 815-426-2242 Fax: 815-426-6862 LIMESTONE MIDDLE: 963 N 5000 W Rd, Kankakee IL 60901 Ph: 815-933-2243 Fax: 815-936-4123
HERSCHER HIGH: 501 N Main Street, PO Box 504, Herscher IL 60941 Ph: 815-426-2103 Fax: 815-426-2957
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