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Dear District 115 Families,
I, along with more than 400 Illinois school district superintendents, support a grassroots statewide initiative called, "Pass Illinois' Budget!"
While Illinois public schools have benefited from a partially-funded state budget, our schools, students, families, and communities will continue to suffer without a full state budget. We also will continue to struggle if mandated categoricals (state payments that support special education, bilingual education, transportation, and other important services) do not get paid this year. To date, the State of Illinois owes our district $4,038,884 in those mandated categoricals, and there is no state budget on the table for approval. We are calling on members of the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor to do the following:
- Immediately, and with bipartisan support, end the state budget impasse.
- Improve the state's education funding formula and invest in students and schools, including higher education institutions, throughout the state.
- Pay school districts what they are owed this year.
Let's all work together to #PassILBudget and create adequate and equitable funding for our schools.
Dr. Timothy M. Shimp
Superintendent of Schools
Yorkville CUSD 115
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May 2017
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District 115 Calendar
| May 10 |
Bilingual Parents Advisory Council: Parent Day, 5:30 p.m., YMS
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| May 10 |
YHS Senior Honors Night, 7:00 p.m., YHS Gymnasium
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| May 12 |
YHS Art Show, 6:30 p.m., YHS
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| May 12 & 13 |
YHS Cabaret Night, 7 p.m., YHS
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| May 16 |
Suicide Prevention Event/6-on-6 Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser, 6 p.m. YHS |
| May 17 |
PT3 Whole Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m., YHS Library |
| May 18 |
Bilingual Parents Advisory Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Autumn Creek Elementary |
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May 19
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YHS Graduation, 6 p.m., Northern Illinois University
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| May 21 |
Running of the Foxes Color-A-Thon & Summer Social, 9 a.m., Autumn Creek |
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May 22
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Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m., YHS Library
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| May 23 |
End of Fourth Quarter |
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May 25
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Last Day of School
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Check the District 115 News Briefs on the website: y115.org
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Click here to access the D115 website. |
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Dr. Robert Brenart, Dave Dockstader, Dr. Lynn Burks, Jason Senffner, Tom Kozlowicz, Ashley Shields, and Dean Fisher
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In Illinois, public education is the state's constitutional responsibility. The state delegates to local school boards the authority to govern school districts within the parameters set by state law. Boards of Education consist of seven school district residents elected to serve four-year terms without pay.
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What you need to know about the last Board of Education meeting
- Adopted an AP Physics textbook and ebook "College Physics: A Strategic Approach" by Knight, Jones, and Field
- Approved social-emotional interventions: Second Step (elementary and middle school) and the developmental counseling already underway at the high school
- Reviewed the 2016-17 Signs of Suicide (SOS) assessment process through Elyssa's Mission
- Received an update on the grades 7-12 Theatre Arts curriculum
- Approved the new Co-Curricular Stipend Structure
- Approved three new hires: Martha Venetucci, YMS Dean; Dr. Pete Marcelo, Student Services Coordinator, and Spencer Gardner, a Computer Technician
- Approved 77 summer school hires, 4 co-curicular hires, 1 transfer, 1 leave of absence, 4 resignations, and 1 termination
- Approved 2 positions in the Technology Department for summer help to prepare for the 2017-18 school year
- Received an update on the Office Supplies and Paper Bid
- Approved the sale of surplus equipment to be sold at a May 20 auction
- Awarded Honeywell Building Solutions a $206,829 contract to update the building automation controls at Yorkville Intermediate School
- Placed 10 Board policies on display for approval at a future meeting
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The newly-elected members of the Board of Education (
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Dr. Robert Brenart, Dr. Garrett Katula, Jason Senffner, and Dr. Shawn Schumacher took the Oath of Office at the April 24 Board meeting.
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FAST FORWARD:
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Meetings of the Board of Education are typically scheduled on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The schedule is sometimes altered to avoid conflicts with legal holidays or school vacations.
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BOE Committee of the Whole Meeting:
May 8 | 7 p.m. | YHS Library
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BOE Regular Meeting:
May 22 | 7 p.m. | YHS Library
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Students from Yorkville Grade School presented March's Heart of the Fox recognition. |
Can't make a me
eting but still want to follow along? Live updates of the Board meetings are posted on the District's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Click on the icons at the bottom of this email to follow these posts.
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Comprehensive Learning & Grading Policy
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District Vision Update Recap
District 115 has put forth great effort this past year to be both transparent and engaging towards community stakeholders. As part of that effort, an emphasis has been placed on ensuring community stakeholders are communicated with as to the current state and future expectations of the school district.
To this end, District administrators and community volunteers implemented the district's first Vision Update, which included a State of the District address and Community Information Fair.
More than 350 community members attended the April 8 event either in person or online. Community members who have not yet viewed the State of the District address are encouraged to do so by visiting the District 115 website at:
www.y115.org > District 115 > State of the District.
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Information from Aramark, District 115's partner in nutrition
District 115 Lunch Menus: May 2017
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District 115's 1:1 student-to-computer initiative explained
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District 115 teachers create a concert to connect subject areas
Bristol Grade School & Yorkville Grade School's music teacher, Nika Morton, and library media specialist, Stephanie McHugh, contacted author/illustrator Peter Reynolds and asked for permission to use his stories and artwork to create a kindergarten and first-grade student concert that connected music, books, and art.
Activities leading up to the concert were incorporated into music, art, library, physical education, and information literacy and technology classes to provide lessons for the students based on Reynolds' stories. Activities included reading several of Reynolds' books and other activities that allowed students to connect with each other, learn how to make their mark on the world, and be the happiest dreamers they could be. In addition, students "traveled the world" for a week, taking their paper passports with them to all their classes, and shared the story "Happy Dreamer" at their concert along with several songs including, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes," and "The Dot Song."
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Sixteen-year Board of Education veteran, David Dockstader, receives a standing ovation from fellow board members as they recognize his years of service to the community.
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Retiring Board of Education member receives a standing ovation and a special student recognition
award in his name
Leadership award named for departing Yorkville School District 115 Board member
by Erika Wurst, [email protected]
Two Yorkville School District 115 seniors will be honored yearly in the name of longtime Board of Education member Dave Dockstader, thanks to a special athletic leadership award created in his name this week.
Dockstader is completing his fourth and final term and 16th year of service as a Board of Education member.
He's spent the last seven years as the board's president.
"As a Yorkville graduate and lifetime community member, you have exemplified a loyalty and commitment to our organization through both your words and actions that is rarely seen in those serving in a voluntary capacity," District Superintendent Dr. Tim Shimp said during a Monday evening board meeting where Dockstader was honored.
Full Story
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District 115's 2016-17 Transition Program graduates recognized by the Board of Education
| Nicole Alviar |
| John Doll |
| Breana Ingram |
| Jeremy Kuehn |
| Demetrius McGowan |
| Jacqueline Oidtman |
| Rebecca Quantock |
| Olivia Redman |
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The Board of Education recognizes two YHS teams
The Board of Education recently recognized two Yorkville High School teams for their accomplishments in state and national competitions:
Yorkville High School Girls 3A Cross Country Team was recognized for its second place in state competition: Olivia Borowiak, Piper Buyansky, Victoria Crawford, Maddie Dearborn, Emily Eberhart, Alyssa Edwards, Nicole Greyer, Alexis Grandys, Julia Megazzini, Sam Moreno, Mady Klebenow, and Maggie Klemm
Yorkville High School Step Team, Yorkville Stepping Foxes, was recognized for placing second in the National Stepping Association Nationals U19 Coed Minor Division: Samantha Barcelona, Angelina Colon, Ashley Garrett, Rey Gomez, Viviana Gonzalez, Shanique Harris, Cleavonna Jones, Daijonay Jones, JaKemia Jones, Jennifer Montoya, Kailyn Moore, Alicia Rosier, Elaine Santos, Joseph White, and Amari Williams
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District 115's Citizens Advisory Council is accepting new member applications
The Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) is accepting applications for new members for the 2017-18 school year. The mission of the CAC is to improve the education of the children, youth, and adults of Yorkville School District 115 by advising the Superintendent regarding educational and other issues facing the district.
Applications will be reviewed and those chosen for election to the committee will be contacted in advance of the start of the 2017-18 school year.
Members are elected to three-year terms. The committee meets the first Thursday of each month during the school year from 6-8 p.m. Any changes to meeting frequency or dates/times will be communicated in advance of the school year. Child care is NOT provided and members will be expected to make their own arrangements in order to attend meetings.
Attendance at meetings is critical to the committee's success and members are expected to attend all scheduled meetings. Those not attending may be subject to removal from the committee.
Please click
here to complete an application.
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YEF celebrates its kick-off and community engagement efforts
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Yorkville Educational Foundation (YEF), in partnership with sponsor Waubonsee Community College, hosted its inaugural event on April 30 at Yorkville Middle School. The Ignite Your Summer event featured a keynote presentation by YouTube sensation and Chicago teacher, Dwayne Reed, and a vendor fair that offered information on a variety of local summer activities for children.
Reed's presentation focused on arming parents with information on battling brain drain and keeping children's minds engaged over the summer months. YEF will award a donation to the school with the most representation at the event and a lucky event participant will win a Raging Waves family gift pack. The YEF Board of Directors would like to thank all the vendors and CUSD 115 staff for their support of this great event!
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The YEF team took first place in the recent Trivia Night sponsored by the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce. |
Missed the event? Keep an eye on the YEF website,
www.yef115.org, for a video of the presentation. Check out and like the YEF's Facebook page and follow them on Twitter to learn more about how they are supporting the District 115 students, teachers, and community!
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Yorkville Public Library announces
its slate of programs
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26 YHS athletes sign on to compete at college
Congratulations to the 26 YHS athletes who are following their dreams of playing college sports.
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Student Ambassadors raise funds for Special Olympics
Yorkville High School's Student Ambassadors hosted a mini Dance-A-Thon with the proceeds going to the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative's Special Olympics Team. It was a big success with more than 60 students participating. The event raised $500 to help the Special Olympics team purchase soccer uniforms and soccer balls for their spring program.
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Yorkville Middle School's track team runs miles for Ottawa
The Yorkville Middle School Track team banned together in the wake of the aftermath of the February 28 tornado that struck Ottawa and damaged a LaSalle Township Nursing Home injuring many and causing extensive damage to the building. YMS track members decide to help in the recovery effort and each team member collected donations for a mile run.The YMS Track team collected more than $2,800 to donate to the LaSalle County Nursing Home. This was an amazing effort from our athletes to show their support for a community that is in great need!
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Members of the Yorkville Middle School Track team following their mile run for Ottawa.
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Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 | Phone: 630-553-4382 | Website: Y115.org
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