Byron Community School District #226

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News Spotlight

The Byron Community Unit School District takes providing a safe and respectful learning environment for our students and staff as a top priority.  Since the beginning of the school year, we have taken significant steps to make sure our school and campus is as safe as it can be.  We will continue to do so throughout the course of the school year.  Though not exhaustive, please click on the link to see what steps the district School Safety Link to find more about some of the new safety measures at Byron CUSD. 

 

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NOTIFICATION FROM BYRON CUSD 226

Notice is hereby given that the October 24, 2018 Finance and Policy Committee meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m

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PUBLIC NOTICE FROM BYRON CUSD 226

There will be changes to two Quality Review committee meetings in October and November

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Moody's Investors Service

Rating Action: Moody's affirms Aa3 on Ogle County C.U.S.D. 226 (Byron), IL's GO bonds

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Calendar of Events

Facts & Numbers

• District Finances Per pupil spending is $9,462 for instructional expenses and $17,529 for operational expenses.
• Sizing It Up The district average class size is 18 students compared to the states average of 21.
• Health & Wellness Byron students average 5 days of PE per week compared to the states average of 4 days per week.
• Enrollment Total district enrollment for PK-12 is 1,482.
• Student Attendance The average daily attendance across the district is 95%.
• Extraordinary Faculty Total full time teachers in the district is 110 of which 39.2% have a Bachelor’s degree and 59.9% have a Master’s degree or higher.
• Future Prospects Within 12 months of graduating, 64% of seniors enroll in a 2 or 4 year college.
• Exceptional Services We are a “stand alone” district meaning we house all 27 of our special need services personnel within our district.  Currently 16% of our student population qualify for special services.