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School District Welcomes School Resource Officer

 

Dear Byron Parents/Guardians:

You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Parent University on School Safety.  Attendees will learn about the District’s current safety initiatives, recent legislation and other legal requirements surrounding school safety, and future safety-related steps the District is seeking to take.  Attendees will also get to meet the District’s new School Resource Officer (SRO), Mrs. Emily Hardesty, and ask any questions they may have.  We hope to see you there. 

 

When: September 18th at 7 p.m.

Where: Byron High School Commons

 

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Spraying Scheduled

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Superintendent Update

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Friday, September 13, will be an early dismissal day for Byron CUSD.

The dismissal time for each building is as follows:

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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.