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Herscher Community Unit School District #2

501 N Main Street—PO Box 504

Herscher IL 60941

Ph: 815-426-2162—Fax: 815-426-2872

www.hcusd2.org

Report to the

Community

The information enclosed within this report is from the 2013-2014 school year.

About Herscher Schools...

OUR BUILDINGS

Bonfield Grade School

Grades: K-1 (1 section of PreK)

Herscher Intermediate School

Grades: 2-4 (1 section of PreK)

Limestone Middle School

Grades: 5-8 (1 section of PreK)

Herscher High School

Grades: 9-12

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Herscher Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education is to

educate each student to his/ her highest potential, to install in each student an attitude of social

responsibility in a safe and orderly environment, and to provide each student with the goals, values

and technology to successfully meet the challenges of the 21st century.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

President, Patrick Daly

V. P., David Emling

Secretary, Dale Huizenga

Norma Applegate

Diane Long

Joseph Powers

David Ruder

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

Enrollment 1803

Gender

Males 938 Females 865

Ethnicity

American Indian less than .5 %

Asian/Pacific Islander less than .5%

Black less than 1%

Hispanic 2%

White 94%

Two or more races 3%

Special Programs

Free/Reduced-Price Meals 23%

Special Education 12%

RtI (Response to Intervention) 12%

((13-14SY information))

Superintendent,

Dr. Richard S. Decman

decmanr@hcusd2.org

TEACHER STATISTICS

Average Teacher Experience (Years) 14.6

Average Teacher Salary $51,518

Teachers with Bachelor’s Degrees 100.0 %

Teachers with Master’s Degrees 53.2 %

Pupil/Teacher Ratio –Elementary 15.6

Pupil/Teacher Ratio –High School 16.9

*last year reported 11-12 via iirc.niu.edu

Special Services Director,

Shelly Cowell

cowells@hcusd2.org

Curriculum Director,

Peter Falk

falkp@hcusd2.org

Technology Specialist,

Ben Seeman

seemanb@hcusd2.org

Food Service Director,

Michelle Armstrong

armstrongm@hcusd2.org

Transportation Director,

Beth Wilcox

wilcoxb@hcusd2.org

Maintenance Director,

Larry Houberg

houbergl@hcusd2.org

OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES Curriculum which includes physical education and music.

Response to Intervention services for reading and math.

Dibels testing of all K/1 students

Assessments of all K/1 students

Screening/testing for English proficiency

Multiple visits per week to the library and computer lab

K/1 music concerts in the spring

Grandparents Day for 1st graders

EARL (Experienced Readers and Listeners) once a month

Active Parent/Teacher Assoc. with activities for students

Host for intramural volleyball and basketball programs

Parent Portal thru INOW system

Parent Café for incoming kindergarten students

Kindergarten Screenings in the spring

Mentoring Program for beginning teachers

Site of At-Risk Pre-school class

Resource services for students with Individual Education Plans

OUR CERTIFIED STAFF

Jane Arends, 1st Grade arendsj@hcusd2.org

Anya Bauer, Early Childhood bauera@hcusd2.org

Sheila Burnett, 1st Grade burnetts@hcusd2.org

Teresa Cotter, Kindergarten cotter@hcusd2.org

Matt Dionne, Phys Ed dionnem@hcusd2.org

Janice Engelman, Kindergarten engelmanj@hcusd2.org

Jan Ferris, 1st Grade ferrisj@hcusd2.org

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Gen Music fitzpatrickr@hcusd2.org

Patti Galeaz, RtI K-1st galeazp@hcusd2.org

Donna German, Kindergarten germand@hcusd2.org

Kathy Gorecki, Special Ed goreckik@hcusd2.org

Sherri Gustine, Kindergarten gustines@hcusd2.org

Becky King, 1st Grade kingb@hcusd2.org

Casey Meyer, Kindergarten meyerc@hcusd2.org

Anne Muchna, 1st Grade muchnaa@hcusd2.org

Janet Notton, Speech nottonj@hcusd2.org

Kristin Rink, Kindergarten rinkk@hcusd2.org

Amanda Skutt, 1st Grade skutta@hcusd2.org

Bonfield Grade School...

OUR STUDENTS

Enrollment 249

Gender

Males 116 Females 133

Principal,

Molly Wepprecht

wepprechtm@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Sherry Parks

parks@hcusd2.org

OUR DAY Starts: 8:00 a.m. Ends: 3:05 p.m.

OUR FACILITIES Year Built: 1970, 1998, 2009

Square Footage: 57,196

Recently completed building projects:

2009—(6) classrooms, music room, pre-school

room, teacher’s room, computer lab, (4) small

instruction rooms, boys & girls restrooms,

library and an elevator. 2011—update play-

ground equipment

Herscher Intermediate School...

Principal,

Brett Miller

millerb@hcusd2.org

OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES Academically Talented

Active Parent/Teacher Assoc. with activities for students

Curriculum which includes physical education and music.

Response to Intervention services for reading and math.

Screening/testing for English proficiency

Keyboarding/Technology

Parent Portal thru INOW system

Mentoring Program for beginning teachers

Site of At-Risk Pre-school class

Resource services for students with Individual Education Plans

Open House nights

Art

OUR STUDENTS

Enrollment 362

Gender

Males 205 Females 157

OUR CERTIFIED STAFF

Amber Gross, 3rd Grade grossa@hcusd2.org

Karen Gruber, 3rd Grade gruberk@hcusd2.org

Patti Horton, Early Childhood hortonp@hcusd2.org

Cheryl Hudgens, 4th Grade hudgensc@hcusd2.org

Joel Huizenga, 2nd Grade huizengaj@hcusd2.org

Steve Kelly, Social Worker kelleys@hcusd2.org

Jeanine Koelling, 2nd Grade koellingj@hcusd2.org

Chris Longtin, Art longtinc@hcusd2.org

Jared Macari, Phys Ed macarij@hcusd2.org

Mallory McClintock mcclintockm@hcusd2.org

Mary McIntire-Belter, O.T. belterm@hcusd2.org

Sherri Morris, Special Ed morriss@hcusd2.org

Ashley Murray, 2nd Grade murraya@hcusd2.org

Stacey Perkins, 4th Grade perkinss@hcusd2.org

Bruce Richardson, Gen Music richardsonb@hcusd2.org

Hollie Schott-Lovell, 4th Grade lovellh@hcusd2.org

Barbara Schwark, 4th Grade schwarkb@hcusd2.org

Dara Wagner, 2nd Grade wagnerd@hcusd2.org

Amy Wenzelman, Speech wenzelmana@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Kathy Astrella,

astrellak@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Kendra Wright

wrightk@hcusd2.org

OUR DAY Starts: 8:00 a.m. Ends: 3:05 p.m.

OUR FACILITIES Year Built: 1954, 1958, 1965,1969,1987

Square Footage: 43,693

Recently completed building projects:

Added concrete handicap ramp to south

entrance.

OUR CERTIFIED STAFF

Kelly Andrews, RtI Math andrewsk@hcusd2.org

Rhonda Arseneau, 3rd Grade arseneaur@hcusd2.org

Stacey Atkinson, 3rd Grade atkinsons@hcusd2.org

Julie Barwegen, 2nd Grade barwegenj@hcusd2.org

Craig Bisaillon, 4th Grade bisaillonc@hcusd2.org

Terriann Brown, 4th Grade brownt@hcusd2.org

Marcia Brandt, Teacher Librarian brandtm@hcusd2.org

Mike Cann, Physical Ed cannm@hcusd2.org

Paula Denault, 3rd Grade denaultp@hcusd2.org

Susan Denault, 2nd Grade denaults@hcusd2.org

Kathy Ehrman, Special Ed ehrmank@hcusd2.org

Jill Fulton, RtI Coordinator fultonj@hcusd2.org

Limestone Middle School...

Principal,

Michelle Chavers

chaversm@hcusd2.org

OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES Core curriculum: English/Language Arts, Math, Science, STEM (Science/

Technology/Engineering/Mathematics) & Phys. Ed.

Electives: music, Spanish, art, technology, keyboarding

Response to Intervention services for reading and math.

Screening/testing for English proficiency

Music concerts

Open House nights

Active Parent/Teacher Assoc. with activities for students

Parent Portal thru INOW system

Mentoring Program for beginning teachers

Site of At-Risk Pre-school class

Resource services for students with Individual Education Plans

Extra curricular program: cross country, basketball, track, math team,

wrestling, scholastic bowl, spelling team and volleyball

Clubs/Organizations: SeL (Students Empowered for Life) and

Student council.

OUR STUDENTS

Enrollment 573

Gender

Males 293 Females 280

Asst. Principal,

Mark Taylor

taylorm@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Vicki Hightower

hightowerv@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Kathy Lake

lakek@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Amy Middleton

middletona@hcusd2.org

OUR DAY Starts: 8:00 a.m. Ends: 3:05 p.m.

OUR FACILITIES Year Built: North 1947, 1952, 1954, 1958, 1961,

1978/South 1964, 1967, 1969

Square Footage: N-80,123 S-33,162

Recently completed building projects: N-

Added (120) lockers & painted all lockers, Added

new computer lab (2012), Remodeled kitchen

(2011), resurfaced parking lot (2012) S-Added

(260) lockers & painted, added new computer lab

(2nd fl), remodeled kitchen (2011), new cafeteria

table & benches (2011) landscaped both bldgs

(2011)

OUR CERTIFIED STAFF

Laura Moran, Phys Ed/A.D. moranl@hcusd2.org

Abbey Page, Science pagea@hcusd2.org

Ashley Patchett, ELA II patchetta@hcusd2.org

Patrick Pommier, Phys Ed pommierp@hcusd2.org

Amanda Priebe, Math priebea@hcusd2.org

Lisa Rinehart, Special Ed rinehartl@hcusd2.org

Jenelle Robertson, P.T. robertsonj@hcusd2.org

Sue Scalet, Special Ed scalets@hcusd2.org

Monet Schelling, ELA schellingm@hcusd2.org

Julie Schultz, ELA schultzj@hcusd2.org

Claire Southard, Spanish/RtI southardc@hcusd2.org

Roz Strong, Special Ed strongr@hcusd2.org

Jason Telschow, Soc. Studies telschowj@hcusd2.org

Paula Vogt, Soc. Studies vogtp@hcusd2.org

Jill Wulff, Science wulffj@hcusd2.org

OUR CERTIFIED STAFF

Cara Anderson, Phys Ed andersonc@hcusd2.org

Christine Beckman, 8th Sci beckmanc@hcusd2.org

Ashley Bozue, STEM bozuea@hcusd2.org

Jenna Brooks, ELA brooksj@hcusd2.org

Jackie Carlson, Science carlsonj@hcusd2.org

Kara Cioni, STEM cionik@hcusd2.org

Tricia Coffman, Teacher Librarian coffmant@hcusd2.org

Jackie Daily, ELA dailyj@hcusd2.org

Brian Dexter, Phys Ed dexterb@hcusd2.org

Sarah Dexter, STEM dexters@hcusd2.org

Tracy Eggenberger, Math eggenbergert@hcusd2.org

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Orchestra fitzpatrickr@hcusd2.org

Joel Funk, Math funkj@hcusd2.org

Amanda Gee, Band/Music geea@hcusd2.org

Jill Grant, ELA grantj@hcusd2.org

Sarah Grob, Speech grobs@hcusd2.org

Rob Grosso, Special Ed grossor@hcusd2.org

Margaret Heck, ELA heckm@hcusd2.org

Erica Herkel-Ritsema, Special Ed ritsemae@hcusd2.org

Kristina Hubly, Social Worker hublyk@hcusd2.org

Kathy Jordan, ELA jordank@hcusd2.org

Alex King, STEM kinga@hcusd2.org

Richard Kinnersley, Soc. Studies kinndersleyr@hcusd2.org

Chris Longtin, Art longtinc@hcusd2.org

Dawn Lovell, Soc. Studies lovelld@hcusd2.org

Jodi Martin, Math martinj@hcusd2.org

Kelly Martin, O.T martink@hcusd2.org

Laurie Mau, Special Ed maul@hcusd2.org

Herscher High School...

Principal,

George McKenna

mckennag@hcusd2.org

OUR STUDENT PROGRAMS/SERVICES Curriculum including advanced courses and AP classes

Electives include Spanish, Career and Technical Education, Art, Busi-

ness, Agriculture, Band, Orchestra and Choir

Online system for easy access to student information

Active booster clubs for Music and Athletics

Varsity athletic programs in both girls’ and boys’ sports

Faculty sponsored groups or activities including Interact, SADD, For-

eign Language, Art, FFA, Math Team, Best

Buddies, Scholastic Bowl, National Honor Society Chapter, and Student

Council

MAP Testing for reading and math

Resources services for students with Individual Education Plans

Mentoring Program for beginning teachers

Guidance/Counseling for careers and college entrance

Yearly play/musical

Freshmen Preview Night

OUR STUDENTS

Enrollment 573

Gender

Males 293 Females 280

OUR CERTIFIED STAFF

Betsy Flett, Fam. & Cons. Sci. flettb@hcusd2.org

Beth Frahm, English frahmb@hcusd2.org

Sarah Hemenover, Art hemenovers@hcusd2.org

Alan High, English/Business higha@hcusd2.org

Heather Johnson, Science johnsonh@hcusd2.org

Kathy King, Special Ed kingk@hcusd2.org

Eileen Kregor, Special Ed kregore@hcusd2.org

Julie LaLone, Science lalonej@hcusd2.org

Mary Lawler, Special Ed lawlerm@hcusd2.org

Michelle Marcukaitis, Counselor marcukaitism@hcusd2.org

Janet Mau, Spanish mauj@hcusd2.org

Amy Meyer, Math meyera@hcusd2.org

Julia Mullikin, Spanish/French mullikinj@hcusd2.org

David Murphy, Soc. Studies murphyd@hcusd2.org

Dayne Newberry, Choral Dir newberryd@hcusd2.org

Brian Noffke, Science noffkeb@hcusd2.org

Phillip Peacock, Math peacockp@hcusd2.org

Katie Pitman, Fam. & Cons. Sci. pitmank@hcusd2.org

Kevin Promis, Special Ed promisk@hcusd2.org

Eric Regez, Soc. Studies regeze@hcusd2.org

Jessie Rezba, Math rezbaj@hcusd2.org

Candice Rivard, Special Ed rivardc@hcusd2.org

Holly Robinson, Math robinsonh@hcusd2.org

Kerri Robinson, English robinsonk@hcusd2.org

Alex Rodriguez, Drivers/Phys Ed rodrigueza@hcusd2.org

Jennifer Savoie, Phys Ed savoiej@hcusd2.org

Kurt Schlaich, History/A.D. schlaichk@hcusd2.org

Kathryn Schmidt, English schmidtk@hcusd2.org

Patrice Schoolman, Science schoolmanp@hcusd2.org

Todd Schwarzkopf, Special Ed schwarzkopft@hcusd2.org

Dan Wetzel, Health/Phys Ed wetzeld@hcusd2.org

Amanda Williams, English williamsa@hcusd2.org

Rebecca Williams, Math williamsr@hcusd2.org

Asst. Principal,

Brad Elliot

elliotb@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Mary Jo Bailey

baileym@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Cindy Carson

carsonc@hcusd2.org

Secretary,

Sue Kuntz

kuntzs@hcusd2.org

OUR DAY Starts: 8:00 a.m. Ends: 3:05 p.m.

OUR FACILITIES Year Built: 1924, 1936, 1950, 1958, 1965, 1967,

1969, 1972, 1974, 1989, 1999

Square Footage: 185,018

Recently completed building projects:

New sports complex (2010), landscaping by

office done by Interact Club, parking lot resur-

faced (2013) remodeled foods rm, industrial arts

tech lab, sewing & art rooms.

OUR CERTIFIED STAFF

Nick Arndt, Drivers/Phys Ed arndtn@hcusd2.org

Chris Bachmann, Science bachmannc@hcusd2.org

Darthy Bisaillon, Counselor bisaillond@hcusd2.org

Eileen Boucher, English bouchere@hcusd2.org

Will Brocker, Band Director brockerw@hcusd2.org

Jessica Brinkman, Teacher Librarian brinkmanj@hcusd2.org

Paul Brown, Ind. Arts brownp@hcusd2.org

Alene Bush, Science busha@hcusd2.org

Katrina Cessna, Orchestra cessnak@hcusd2.org

Megan Coy, Ag & FFA coym@hcusd2.org

Financial Data Fund Balances as of 6-30-2013

Ed Fund = $ 7,186,824

O & M = $ 2,051,376

Transportation = $ 1,924,257

Projected Fund Balance 6-30-2014

Ed Fund = $ 6,708,520

O & M = $ 1,687,629

Transportation = $ 1,984,109

Projected Fund Balance 6-30-2015

Ed Fund = $ 6,208,520

O & M = $ 1,387,629

Transportation = $ 1,924,257

Approx. total budget: $20 million/year

PROJECT IDEAS & ESTIMATED COSTS

HHS—Replace gym floor $175,000

HHS—Fresh air feed for publications room and small gym* $175,000

HHS—Paint gym $60,000

HHS—Remove/install kitchen flooring $70,000

HHS—Extend prairie path $10,000

HHS—Add parking to athletic complex $100,000

HHS—Add bathroom to athletic complex $275,000

HIS—Security fence around playground $50,000

HIS—New playground equipment $25,000

HIS—Update power $250,000

HIS—Paint gym $35,000

HIS—Create an alternate entrance to property $1,000,000

HIS—Move main office to room 100 $40,000

BGS—Security fence around playground $80,000

BGS—Paint gym $35,000

BGS—Fix fascia and soffit on east side of 1970 addition $40,000

BGS—New kitchen flooring $10,000

BGS—New walk-in cooler $15,000

BGS—Replace front doorway of building $5,000

BGS—Create larger entrance/exit for north part of building $500,000

BGS—Provide larger kitchen hood* $18,000

LMS—Paint gym $50,000

LMS—Replace bleachers in big gym $140,000

LMS—Replace sound system in big gym $22,000

LMS—Remove asbestos flooring and ceilings in north bldg $70,000

LMS—Install floor tile in north bldg $20,000

LMS—Update/remodel main office in north bldg $70,000

LMS—Update power $250,000

LMS—Install temp. mixing valves* $20,000

LMS—Provide fresh air feed* $120,000

LMS—Connect two buildings $2,000,000

LMS—Add parking $500,000

LMS—Upgrade fire panel $70,000

DIST—Remove underground gas tank $500,000

DIST—Update/patch all roofs $150,000

DIST—Update all building entrances/windows/doors $50,000

DIST—Install generator for server backup $500,000

Air Conditioning throughout district $2,000,000

* per 10 yr Life/Safety Rpt

CURRICULUM INITIATIVES

Online Registration (implemented for 14-15sy)

1:1 implementation of computers to stu-

dents (grades 5-12)

STEM Program at M.S. Level

Spanish at M.S. Level

Addition of AP classes at H.S.

Revamped Technology throughout District

Revised Teacher Evaluation Plan

Teacher Evaluation that includes

student growth

Alignment of Curriculum to Common Core

State Standards

Expansion of RtI programs K-12

TECHNOLOGY PLAN

1:1 Computer Plan

Adequate bandwidth in all buildings

Reliable Internet and E-mail

Movement to a “paperless” institution

Professional Development for all staff,

including teachers

Inclusion of technology into curriculum

throughout K-12

It’s always

a good day

to be a Tiger!

Looking Ahead

Herscher C.U.S.D. #2

501 N Main St—PO Box 504

Herscher IL 60941

Ph: 815-426-2162

District Parent/Guardian/Staff Member

Current Enrollment (as of May 2014) K—112

1—127

2—121

3—126

4—118

5—123

6—144

7—155

8—153

9—151

10—131

11—173

12—149

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DISTRICT OFFICE: 501 N Main Street, PO Box 504, Herscher IL 60941 Ph: 815-426-2162 Fax: 815-426-2872 BONFIELD GRADE: 522 E Smith Street, Bonfield IL 60913 Ph: 815-933-6995 Fax: 815-936-4125

HERSCHER INTERMEDIATE: 391 N Main Street, PO Box 504, Herscher IL 60941 Ph: 815-426-2242 Fax: 815-426-6862 LIMESTONE MIDDLE: 963 N 5000 W Rd, Kankakee IL 60901 Ph: 815-933-2243 Fax: 815-936-4123

HERSCHER HIGH: 501 N Main Street, PO Box 504, Herscher IL 60941 Ph: 815-426-2103 Fax: 815-426-2957

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