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City of Byron Community Members
From District Office
On May 18, 2013 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Byron CUSD #226 community members will have access to the Old Middle School gym for the purpose of obtaining any free-standing items from the gym area only, without charge. The Byron CUSD #226 will provide no guarantees or warranties regarding the condition of the free-standing items that are available for possession by community members. Please be advised that kitchen equipment will be limited to restaurant businesses only. In addition the cost of pick-up and delivery of any item as selected for possession by a community member will be borne by that individual community member.

Concerning the administration and organization of these events, the District will designate one entrance door and one exit door in order to avoid congestion or an accident. The District will also provide for additional staffing to monitor parking, entrance door, exit door, hallways outside of gym, etc.

Extended School Year Teachers
From Special Services
The Byron School District is looking for Extended School Year (ESY) teachers this coming summer. Candidates must have an LBS certification. ESY dates run Monday through Thursday July 8th - August 1st. If interested please call 815-234-5491 ext. 223 or email Janelle Smith Director of Special Services.

William and Blair Funding Options for OMS
From Dr. Hammack
The Byron Community Unit School District No. 226 hosted a community forum on options for funding the demolition/de-construction of the old middle school. The forum was held on Tuesday evening, March 19, 2013, from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the  Board of Education Meeting Room.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hennessey, a partner in the financial services firm of William and Blair presented specific information on funding options for this project.

Public Hearing
From Dr. Hammack
The Byron School District held a public hearing on April 25, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing was to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $1,500,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District.

At the Hearing, the Board explained the reasons for the proposed bond issue and permitted those desiring to be heard an opportunity to present written or oral testimony. 

“Dear Community Members:

Based on information obtained through three community forums and numerous open session discussions, the Board of Education members determined at the January 24, 2013 to approve the demolition of the old middle school for the Byron CUSD No. 226. Upon reaching that decision, the Board members, again, held a community forum on funding options, discussed those options numerous times in open session, and approved a plan from the financial services firm of William and Blair to sell working cash bonds valued at $1,500,000. The structure for the re-payment of these bonds will minimize the cost to taxpayers concerning the completion of the demolition work. “   [read more]

Please contact my office at any time should your require additional information.

Sincerely,
Dr. James Hammack

Financial Planning Program
From Dr. Hammack
The Financial Planning Program (FPP) is a decision-making model that incorporates information from annual financial reports, current budget, and levy extensions along with particular assumptions about future trends in District spending and available revenues in order to provide budgetary projections over a 5-year span of time. The purpose of the FPP is to inform financial decision-making based on realistic spending and revenue information. The FPP is a fluid model in that changes or adjustments to particular spending, revenue, or assumption information (inputs) will change the conclusions (outputs) in a particular area of the model.

The FPP is available through the financial planning firm of PMA. PMA services numerous school districts throughout Illinois and provides assistance in the areas of budgetary planning, levy extension development, financial projections, collective bargaining, and debt services.  [Download the FPP]

All meetings will be held in the Board of Education Meeting Room at Byron High School,

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Schoolkidz Kits
From Byron PTA

It's that time of year again to order Schoolkidz kits for your child for next year. Order forms will be sent home on Friday, April 12, 2013. Please look for them in your child's backpack. Completed order forms need to be returned to your child's teacher by Friday, May 3. Extra order forms are available in the Mary Morgan and Middle School offices. Forms may be downloaded from links found below.

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Important Announcement for Parents/Guardians
From Your School Nurses

New Immunization Requirements for 2013-14 School Year 

This is to inform you that beginning next school year (Fall of 2013) all students entering, advancing, or transferring into 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades will be required to show proof of receipt of one dose of Tdap vaccine (combined tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose.(1)

This requirement is important because...  [Read more]

Student Accident Insurance Coverage
From Central Office
Byron CUSD has purchased Student Accident Insurance Coverage on your child's behalf. This program provides coverage for your child for any injuries incurred while participating in any school-sponsored and/or supervised activity, or on school grounds. This coverage extends to all students, including athletes.

Claim forms or information regarding the coverage may be directed to Amy Adkins, Human Resources, at 815-234-5491, ext 307. In addition, the program administrator also offers an opportunity to purchase 24-hour unlimited dental accident coverage, and also 24-hour coverage that provides protection during vacations and weekends.

If interested in purchasing this coverage, or for more information, please call the plan administrator, Zevitz, Redfield & Associates Inc. at (847) 374-0888 or (312) 346-7460.

Exterior Football Stadium Lighting
From Dr. Hammack
Byron CUSD is looking to sell exterior football stadium lighting no longer needed for school purposes.  This equipment consists of four pole lights (poles not included) with banks of 9-12 fixtures each.  he fixtures are 277 Volt, 1500 Watt Metal Halide loodlights manufactured by Wide Lite.  [Read more...]

Bullying, Intimidation and Cyber-Bullying
From Mr. Herkert
The Byron School District hosted a presentation featuring Judy Brunner, a nationally-renowned speaker on the topic of bullying, cyber-bullying, and school safety. Mrs. Brunner spoke about some of the hazards facing our children today. Mrs. Brunner also gave a 3 hour presentation to the Byron School District staff on the same topic. Her message was consistent in both gatherings – as adults, it is the responsibility of the parents and staff members to learn to recognize bullying behavior and warning signs, and learn the appropriate steps to take to help our children/students deal with this ever-present problem. Attached are several articles used by Mrs. Brunner during the presentations, as well as a link to her Bullying Prevention presentation. [all downloads are pdf format]

posted 1-17-2012

Reminder to Parents:
From School Nurses
The Illinois School Code requires all students entering Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grades to have an updated physical examination and complete immunizations against preventable communicable diseases. Dental exams are also required for students entering 2nd and 6th grades.

Please mail, fax, or drop off your children’s health records to the office before the first day of school.

State law mandates that children who do not have complete and current health records are not to be permitted to attend school. Immunizations may be obtained from your family physician or:

 
BE SURE TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS EARLY TO AVOID THE LAST MINUTE RUSH AT DOCTOR’S OFFICES AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS!

Board of Education Meetings:
From the Central Office
The Byron C.U.S.D. #226 Regular Board of Education Meetings are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each Month at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified.
All Board and committee meetings are held in the Board of Education Meeting Roomin Byron High School at 696 N. Colfax Street. [Red font color indicates change]

The Finance & Policy Committee also meets at 6:15 p.m. before each Regular Board of Education Meeting monthly, unless otherwise specified.  Download Board of Education Meetings [pdf]