Byron Community School District #226

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RESCHEDULED Virtual Town Hall on Byron Nuclear Power Plant

 

Dear Byron Families,

You are cordially invited to attend a virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, November 18, at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be held online using Zoom.  The purpose of the meeting will be to provide resources and information to District stakeholders on the Byron Nuclear Power Plant.  Listed below are several topics that will be covered:

Why Exelon announced they may potentially close Byron and Dresden Nuclear Plants.
The economic impact of a Byron Station closure to our region.
Byron CUSD’s response to Exelon’s announcement.
Resources for stakeholders.
Q & A Session for District stakeholders.

You can access the meeting using the following link:

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81258723426?pwd=UUFLOWRhWTFnRnArVnRDTlZUNXNuUT09

 

Sincerely,

Buster Barton

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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.