LISLE 202 COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Together
We Achieve More.
QUARTERLY • WINTER 2018/19
Lisle 202
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Illinois School Ratings
2 Exemplary Schools 2 Commendable Schools Based on 2018 PARCC Test Results
Lisle 202 Ranked a Top 25 School District in Illinois for the Third Consecutive Year
Lisle High School Ranked in the Top 7% of High Schools Nationwide for the Sixth Consecutive Year
August 2018
May 2018
October 2018
Lisle 202 Named to the 9th Annual AP District Honor Roll
one of only 373 school districts across the United States & Canada and one of only 22 school districts in Illinois December 2018
Lisle High School National Merit Finalists
Lisle High School Named One of America’s Most Challenging High Schools
May 2018
Lisle 202
#LIONPROUD Lisle Junior High School kicked off the school year continuing to enhance the courtyard with Growing Pride
Tate Woods & Schiesher welcomed author Bruce Hale
7 Parent Education Nights were held across the schools during the fall to support Lisle 202 families
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The Lisle High School Varsity football team clinched the Conference Championship for the first time since 1981 and made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the State Playoffs
Lisle Junior High School held its Annual Veterans Day Concert & Honor Wall
Lisle High School Senior Jay McGrath named to the All-State Football Team
Lisle High School hosted the Interstate-8 Honor Choir Festival which included 25 LHS students
Fall 2018
Third-fifth grade students participated in the Schiesher Running Club during recess
Lisle Jr. High School girls basketball team went undefeated sealing the Conference Championship
7 Lisle High School students named to All-Conference & AllAcademic Teams
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Lisle High School Football Coach Paul Parpet for being named I-8 Conference Football Coach of the Year
58 Fourth Graders recognized as Red Hot Readers for meeting reading goals Lisle 202 Holiday Food Drives donated more than 2,000 food items to local food pantries
LISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRESS CONTINUES
Lisle Elementary School construction is moving forward according to plan and in-budget. The school is scheduled to open for students this August for the 2019-2020 school year!
The exterior will continue to take shape through the spring months. Some key projects include: • Roof installation • Exterior brick installation • HVAC system delivery and installation
Interior work is moving forward at a quick pace! Some key projects include: • Fire proofing • Wall framing • Drywall installation
Lisle 202
COMMUNITY. CONVERSATION. COLLABORATION.
Vision 202 is an ongoing collaborative conversation between the community and Lisle District 202 about the achievements, needs, and other key issues involved in maintaining a successful educational experience for students. Each year, all community members are invited to participate in these important conversations. Over the past four years, parents, alumni, community members without current students, employees, business owners, and future parents have provided valuable input on a variety of topics that have contributed to a community-wide collaborative vision and important decisions for programs and services that support our students. Community recommendations are created from the participants’ input to assist the Board of Education in making key decisions for our school district. These recommendations have resulted in a number of improvements, program expansions, and services. Vision 202 2019 is coming this spring! Keep an eye out for information in the coming months.
Recommendations Implemented • Offer Full Day Kindergarten
Community recommendations led to the implementation of a number of programs and services and the exploration of options for the District’s facilities.
• Refinance Bonds (resulted in a savings of approximately $200,000 since Dec. 2015)
2015
Vision 202 began in 2015 with five community engagement sessions focused on student achievement, programs and services, finance, and facilities.
2017
2016
Vision 202: Chapter 2 was held the following year and focused on the District’s facilities’ needs over the course of five community engagement sessions. All facilities were discussed, but a main discussion topic was the future of the current elementary facilities. A variety of facility options and locations were evaluated and discussed by Vision 202 participants resulting in recommendations for the Board’s consideration for the new elementary school.
2018
Vision 202 2017 focused on gathering input to assist in developing the District Communications Plan. Participants’ recommendations resulted in the expansion of the communications offered by Lisle 202.
Vision 202 2018 provided an update on the new Lisle Elementary School construction project. Participants had the opportunity to hear first-hand answers to their questions and concerns.
• Increase the number of Advanced Placement Courses at Lisle High School • Provide more Parent Education Workshops
• Enhance safety measures at schools • Modify K-5 Math curriculum to increase rigor
Recommendations Implemented • Replace the current elementary schools with a new Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade school • House all elementary grades in one school • Locate the new school on the District’s property in the Meadows Subdivision • Utilize Lisle 202’s strong financial position to build the school without increasing current taxes for the construction
Recommendations Implemented • Revise and update website • Create a District newsletter • Develop consistent communications at District and school levels • Share important information via email • Utilize text notifications
Recommendations Implemented • Expanded partnership with the Meadows Homeowners Association to increase communications during the construction project
Lisle 202
FINANCES Board of Education Approves Decrease in Homeowners’ 2019 Tax Bill Lisle District 202 and the Board of Education work to ensure the maximum resources are available to provide the learning community with the essential education, skills and experiences necessary for future success while also carefully considering the financial impact on community stakeholders. Over the past few months, the Board of Education thoroughly reviewed 15 scenarios during the decision-making process for the property tax levy. The Board of Education unanimously approved total property taxes of $29,278,000 while also abating $580,000 of taxes related to outstanding bonds. The School District expects the net result to be a slight decrease in the average homeowner’s tax bill next year. The School Board believes this option meets the fiscal responsibility of the School District while also being sensitive to the financial needs of the community.
Your Tax Dollars At Work for Our Students School funding in Illinois is based primarily on local property taxes and our community’s tax dollars are put to work for our students. Here’s a quick look at some of the ways your tax dollars support our students:
Student Impact Small class sizes maintained across grade levels consistent with community recommendations Full Day Kindergarten implemented in 2016 New math curriculum implemented in Grades K-5 in 2017 New math curriculum implemented in Grades 6-8 in 2018 Number of Advanced Placement Course Offerings increased at Lisle High School to 13 1:1 technology in Grades 4-12 Band offered beginning in 5th Grade • 79% of fifth grade students are participating in Band in the 2018-2019 school year More than 20 clubs, activities, and athletics offered at Lisle Junior High School More than 40 clubs, activities and athletics offered at Lisle High School Expanded bus transportation options to ensure students have access to extra-curricular opportunities
Lisle 202
FINANCIAL FACTS • FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 District Revenues 8% State Sources
Other Local Sources 3% Earnings on Investments 1%
3% Federal Sources
TOP FINANCIAL FACTS 1. School district funding in Illinois is structured so the majority of dollars for public education come from local property taxes. 2. Lisle 202 property tax rates are comparable with surrounding school districts.
85%
Local Property Taxes
3. Lisle 202 requested an increase in the tax rate through referendum only once in the last 40 years.
District Expenditures 5% Debt
Facilities
5% Transportation
7%
Operations & Administrative Services 16%
67%
Instruction & Classroom Support
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX RATE COMPARISON 2017 DuPage County Surrounding School Districts
$ 6.45 $5.50
Woodridge Elementary District 68 + Downers Grove High School District 99 Indian Prairie School District 204
$5.00
Naperville Community Unit School District 203
$5.00
Lisle Community Unit School District 202
$5.00
Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District 200
$4.70
Westmont Community Unit School District 201
$3.95
Downers Grove Elementary District 58 + Downers Grove High School District 99 per $100 of property’s assessed value
4. Lisle 202 has operated within a balanced budget for 15 consecutive years and is recognized for its financial strength by the Illinois State Board of Education and Moody’s. 5. Lisle 202 has smaller class sizes compared to surrounding districts and a smaller student population. Both factors contribute to our per pupil spending being higher than other larger districts. 6. Lisle 202 is building a new stateof-the-art elementary school without increasing current taxes for the new building.
SCHOOL FINANCE 101 Visit the new School Finance 101 page on our District website to learn about school finance in Illinois and in Lisle 202. bit.ly/lisle202schoolfinance101
Lisle District 202 Central Office 5211 Center Ave Lisle, IL 60532
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LISLE 202 MISSION STATEMENT Lisle District 202 is committed to providing our learning community with the essential education, skills, and experiences for future success.