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October 16, 2019
WHAT'S INSIDE2019-20 Those Who Excel2019 Report Card2020 Census: Every Student CountsCurriculum & InstructionData ReportingEducator EffectivenessFunding & Disbursements
IL-EMPOWERISBE RulesMultilingual StudentsSchool Business ServicesSchool Nutrition ProgramsIn Brief
Hello,This is an exciting week! We’ll come together Saturday to celebrate and honor outstanding educators in Illinois at the 45th annual Those WhoExcel / Teacher of the Year (/thosewhoexcel) banquet and awards ceremony at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. I’mexcited to honor more than 250 Illinois educational leaders (/Documents/TWE-County.pdf) and to share their stories of advocating on behalf ofthe students of Illinois.
During the past five weeks, we have shared the profiles of our remarkable 2020 Illinois Teacher of the Year finalists. This week, you’ll see theprofile below of the 2020 Outstanding Early Career Educator, Mrs. Stacy Krabbe. In addition to the Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Educatorawards, we will also present Special Recognition, Meritorious Service, and Excellence awards across multiple categories, including classroomteacher, school administrator, student support personnel, and community volunteer. These award recipients were all nominated by members oftheir own communities who recognize the outstanding work these educators and staff do with our students every single day. Those Who Excel is away for us to celebrate their invaluable contributions.
I believe that we must take advantage of every opportunity to amplify our excitement and appreciation for our staff and educators. Please join mein elevating the great work happening each day in our schools by sharing your photos and posts on social media with #ThoseWhoExcel. We willname the 2020 Teacher of the Year at the conclusion of the banquet on Saturday – be sure to watch ISBE’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/ISBEnews)and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisStateBoardofEducation/) pages Saturday night to see who is named Teacher of the Year!
We’re also in the midst of celebrating the thousands of principals leading in schools across our state during National Principals Month. I sat downwith the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) to talk about some of my recent visits to our schools to see the amazing work that’s being done, as wellas ISBE’s goals for students and educator quality. You can watch my interview with Dr. Jason Leahy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL118dlEJBo) , IPA’s executive director.
Finally, this week’s shoutout goes to the 2019 Illinois Teacher of the Year, Susan Converse. Susan teaches special education at Edwardsville HighSchool and was honored for her work with the Tiger Den, a cafe operated by students with disabilities. In her year as Illinois Teacher of the Year,Susan has spoken at schools and organizations across our state about the importance of pushing students to stretch beyond the expectations setfor them to reach their full potential. Susan, you’re an inspiration for all Illinois teachers. We thank you for your continued service to your studentsand to our state.
Sincerely,
Carmen
DATES AND DEADLINES
Please note this is not a complete list of events, meetings, and deadlines. For more events and details, visit the ISBE Calendar page(https://www.isbe.net/Pages/ISBE-Meetings.aspx).
Oct.17
Financial Management: A Course for School Nutrition Managers(http://webprod1.isbe.net/cnscalendar/asp/EventDetails.asp?EventId=1265)
Oct.17
2019 Report Card – Media Call #1: ISBE to discuss what’s new in 2019(https://www.isbe.net/Documents/2019ReportCard-Timeline.pdf)
Oct.18
Embedding Structured Teaching in the Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom(https://starnet.org/home/events/embedding-structured-teaching/)
Oct.19
2019-20 Those Who Excel Banquet in Normal (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Those-who-excel.aspx)
Oct.21
2019 Report Card Preview: Media, districts, and schools receive preliminary data under embargo(https://www.isbe.net/Documents/2019ReportCard-Timeline.pdf)
Oct.23
Perkins V Feedback event – Decatur (https://www.isbe.net/Documents/ISBE-CTERoadShow-Fall2019.pdf)
Oct.23
FY 2021 Budget Hearing in Bloomington (https://www.isbe.net/Lists/News/NewsDisplay.aspx?ID=1290)
Oct.24
Perkins V Feedback event – Centralia (https://www.isbe.net/Documents/ISBE-CTERoadShow-Fall2019.pdf)
Oct.24
IL-EMPOWER Webinar: Schools Designated for Improvement(https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4352436971801447170)
Oct.25
Perkins V Feedback event – Chicago (https://www.isbe.net/Documents/ISBE-CTERoadShow-Fall2019.pdf)
Oct.25
2019 Report Card – Media Call #2: State Superintendent to discuss state-level data under embargo(https://www.isbe.net/Documents/2019ReportCard-Timeline.pdf)
Oct.28
Schools receive official Summative Designation letters via email (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Summative-Designations.aspx)
Oct.30
Learning Technology Center Administrator Academy (https://ltcillinois.org/event/aa-686-legal-implications-of-using-technology-in-schools/)
Oct.30
2019 USDA Foods Show (https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eglr5eujf1ace0e8&oseq=&c=&ch)
Oct.30
2019 Report Card – Embargo lifts at noon; ISBE publishes 2019 Illinois Report Card(https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/)
Oct.31
Deadline to submit annual budget to ISBE (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/School-Finance.aspx)
Nov.1
Deadline to submit 2020 EIS Employments and Positions data
Nov.6
Local Wellness Policy Workshop in Moline (http://webprod1.isbe.net/cnscalendar/asp/EventDetails.asp?EventId=1266)
Nov.6
FY 2021 Budget Hearing in Mount Vernon (https://www.isbe.net/Lists/News/NewsDisplay.aspx?ID=1290)
Nov.7
Local Wellness Policy Workshop in Champaign(http://webprod1.isbe.net/cnscalendar/asp/EventDetails.asp?EventId=1267)
Nov.8
FY 2020 Annual Claim for Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Correction Period closes
Nov.11
ISBE offices closed for Veterans Day
Nov.13-15
2019 Illinois Education and Technology Conference (http://il-edtech.org/)
Nov.14
2019-20 Unfilled Position Survey closes in IWAS
Nov.15
Deadline to submit Annual Financial Report to ISBE (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/School-Finance.aspx)
Nov.15
Deadline to submit Nonpublic Registration Renewal Report in IWAS(https://www.isbe.net/nonpublicprograms)
Nov.15
Deadline to Submit Limitation of Administrative Costs Worksheets
Nov.21
FY 2021 Budget Hearing in Chicago (https://www.isbe.net/Lists/News/NewsDisplay.aspx?ID=1290)
Nov.22
Illinois State Board of Education Meeting in Chicago (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Illinois-State-Board-of-Education-Calendar.aspx)
Nov.28-29
ISBE offices closed for Thanksgiving
Dec.1
Deadline to publish Annual Statement of Affairs in newspaper
Dec.2
Deadline to submit student artwork for Illinois Arts Education Week Poster Contest(https://www.isbe.net/artcontest)
Dec.10
2019-20 5Essentials survey window opens (https://www.isbe.net/Pages/5Essentials-Survey.aspx)
Dec.12-13
2019 Mastering KIDS Summit (Registration link coming soon!)
Dec.15
Deadline to submit Annual Statement of Affairs to ISBE
Dec.18
Illinois State Board of Education meeting (https://www.isbe.net/Lists/ISBECalendar/DisplayForm.aspx?ID=3984)
Dec.25
ISBE offices closed for Christmas Day
Dec.31
Deadline to submit Certificate of Tax Levy to County Clerk
2019-20 THOSE WHO EXCELNEW
MEET OUTSTANDING EARLY CAREER EDUCATOR STACY KRABBE
Great teaching runs in the family for Stacy Krabbe, who is a science teacher at Antioch Community High School in CommunityHigh School District 117. Her great-uncle was the 1968 National Teacher of the Year. However, her colleagues contend it isher demeanor and personality, as well as her ability to develop hands-on curriculum and lessons that provide relevance to herstudents’ lives, that are her greatest attributes and demonstrate the successes she has had early in her career. Stacy believesit is the relationships she has developed with her students that have helped make her an outstanding educator, citing thebelief that students feel safe and supported in her classroom.
Stacy has contributed to her district outside of her teaching duties by serving as a member of the Student AchievementCommittee and Wellness Committee focusing on student success and needs. She has also volunteered to chaperone student trips to Europe andJapan emphasizing to her students the importance of experiencing different cultures outside of school.
Stacy will be recognized for her achievement at the Those Who Excel banquet in Normal on October 19.
2019 REPORT CARD
RESOURCES AND OVERVIEW
The Illinois Report Card is an annual report released by the Illinois State Board of Education that shows how the state -- and each school anddistrict -- are progressing on a wide range of educational goals. The Report Card offers a complete picture of student and school performance toinform and empower families and communities as they support their local schools.
There are three versions of the Illinois Report Card. The first version is the Classic Report Card. This is a static, printable PDF version of the officialReport Card. The second version is the Illinois Interactive Report Card or IIRC. This version is web-based, intuitive, and allows for users to viewperformance comparisons between school and districts, review trend data, and break data into subcategories. The third version is the At-a-Glancereport, which is a two-page downloadable document containing a more graphic representation of key Report Card data elements.
All versions of the 2019 Report Card can be accessed via www.illinoisreportcard.com (http://www.illinoisreportcard.com/) at noon on Oct.30.
The 2019 Illinois Report Card kicks off the third year of Evidence-Based Funding, the second year of IL-EMPOWER, and the first year of site-based expenditure reporting. ISBE is publishing 2019 Report Card fact sheets leading up to the release of the Report Card to help districts,schools, and communities better understand the details and timelines of the 2019 Report Card. Subscribe (/subscribe) to receive the fact sheetsdirectly via email.
2019 Illinois Report Card Timeline (/Documents/2019ReportCard-Timeline.pdf)New Data Points on the 2019 Illinois Report Card (/Documents/ISBE_2019ReportCard_RCDataPoints.pdf)How to Tell Your Story (/Documents/2019ReportCard-TellYourStory.pdf)Multiple Indicators of Student Success (/Documents/ISBE-Multiple-Indicators.pdf)The 5Ws of the 2019 Illinois Report Card (/Documents/ISBE-2019ReportCard-The5Ws.pdf)What Do the Four Designations Mean on the Illinois Report Card? (/Documents/ISBE_Designations.pdf)
ISBE offers a variety of additional resources for accessing and understanding the Report Card. ISBE’s Illinois Report Card landing page(/Pages/IL-Report-Card.aspx) can be easily accessed directly from the top of ISBE’s homepage. Resources include:
Access to the Illinois Interactive Report Card (http://www.illinoisreportcard.com/)Report Card Data Library (/Pages/Illinois-State-Report-Card-Data.aspx)
2019 PDF Report Card (available Oct. 30)2019 Glossary of Terms
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2019 Report Card Public Dataset (available Oct. 30)Report Card Metrics (/Pages/Report-Card-Metrics.aspx)
Public Business Rules for 2019 Report Card Metrics2019 Official Summative Designation Business Rules
As a reminder, all 2019 Illinois Report Card data is under embargo and subject to change until noon on Oct. 30. Please [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions.
2020 CENSUS: EVERY STUDENT COUNTS
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION COUNTING FOR DOLLARS: CENSUS 2020 WEBINAR – OCT. 17
The University of Illinois Extension’s Local Government Education program will host a webinar titled “Counting for Dollars: Census 2020” at noonon Oct. 17. It will be presented by Carrie L. Davis, democracy program director of the Joyce Foundation; Anita Banerji from Forefront’s DemocracyInitiative; and Elissa Johnson from the U.S. Regional Census Bureau. Each expert will give an overview of their respective programs and speak tohow important the roles of local governments are in ensuring an accurate count for the upcoming decennial census. There is no cost to attend thewebinar; however, registration is required. Register online (https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=20901) or contact AnneSilvis at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
#ILMathCom – Steve Leinwand: Rethinking Homework – Oct. 17, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.What is the purpose of homework? How long should it be? How many tasks should we provide? What type of tasks work? Steve Leinwand will besharing his thoughts with us on what is wrong with math homework and what we can do to fix it. Mr. Leinwand has more than 35 years ofleadership positions in mathematics education, including on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors and as presidentof National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Registration now available (http://www.mathteachersinaction.org/ilmathcom.html).
SAT Suite of Assessments: English Language Arts Item Analysis & Curriculum Connections Webinar – Varying times Oct. 21-25The College Board is excited to announce a webinar designed to take a deep dive into resources that connect the skills reflected in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the SAT® Suite of Assessments to classroom instruction in English language arts (ELA). A brief review ofthe subscores of the Reading Test and the Writing and Language Test: Words in Context, Command of Evidence, Expression of Ideas, andStandard English Conventions will also be covered. The Skills Insight document, curriculum worksheets, and standards-based lesson plans willhighlight connections between data from the K-12 Assessment Reporting Portal to ELA curriculum. In addition, an overview of the reports availablethrough the K-12 Reporting Portal, including Question and Response Item Analysis, will be provided. A review of several data points will helpteachers pinpoint what additional support students may need to become college and career ready. Registration information is available on ISBE’sSAT/PSAT page (/Pages/sat-psat.aspx) under Presentations & Webinars.
Classrooms in Action – K-5 Inquiry and STEAM Workshop – Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Join Classrooms in Action from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, to explore how K-5 teachers can implement a vast array of standards in theirclassroom using Inquiry and STEAM. Fitting these standards into an already packed school day while teaching each subject with fidelity presentsunique challenges. This workshop will allow participants to discover how to begin planning high-quality units within an already packed classroom.Registration now available (https://k-5-classroom-with-inquiry-and-steam-workshop.eventbrite.com/).
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#ILMathCom, #ILSciCom, #ILSSCom – Fostering a Positive Classroom Environment – Nov. 14, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Join us for a special joint #ILCom session to hear guest speaker Krystal Clifton discuss strategies for fostering a positive classroom environment.Krystal is a fourth-grade teacher in a diverse school district where 100 percent of the students in the district receive free lunch. One of the biggeststruggles the district faces is a 28 percent chronic absenteeism rate. Krystal will share with us strategies for fostering a positive classroomenvironment by building relationships and rapport to support the risk-taking and authentic learning we want to see in the classroom. Registrationnow available (http://www.mathteachersinaction.org/ilmathcom.html).
#ILMathCom events are always free, virtual experiences using the Zoom platform, which can be utilized from any device with an internetconnection. We encourage participants to connect with a microphone and camera so that they can fully participate and interact with our guestspeaker(s) and community. The goal of all #ILMathCom events is to spread the joy and wonder of mathematics, share ideas, and support oneanother as we strive to provide students with the best mathematics learning experiences.
Save the Date – 2019 Mastering KIDS SummitThe third annual Mastering KIDS Summit will be held on Dec. 12-13. Join fellow kindergarten teachers, district and school administrators, KIDScoaches, and partners for a day of learning and sharing best practices for using the KIDS tool. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn fromexperts and peers across the state, and gain practical insights you can use in your classroom and school. Speaker information and registrationcoming soon!
Check Student Progress Toward College and Career Readiness with PSAT 8/9 and with PSAT 10 – On-demandThe College Board and Illinois Principals Association have published two new courses for educators, “Check Student Progress Toward Collegeand Career Readiness with PSAT 8/9” and “Check Student Progress Toward College and Career Readiness with PSAT 10”. The courses reviewthe knowledge and skills assessed on the PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 and compare them with content assessed on the SAT. Upon completion of thethree-hour PD courses, educators will be able to review the data with students and colleagues, while connecting the assessments to college andcareer resources. The modules are available on the Ed Leaders Network (https://edleadersnetwork.org/).
DATA REPORTING
EIS 2020 IS NOW OPEN FOR DATA ENTRY
ISBE’s Employment Information System (EIS) 2020 Employment and Position data submission is now open for both online and batch records entryand will close Nov. 1. Please make sure you are using the correct template (/Pages/EIS-Data-Input.aspx). For additional information, view the EIS2020 Summer Training instructional document (/Documents/2020-EIS-Summer-Training.pdf) and the EIS Data Elements webpage (/Pages/EIS-Data-Elements.aspx). For further EIS assistance, please contact the EIS help desk at (312) 814-9192 or email [email protected](mailto:[email protected]).
EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
SEEKING EDUCATORS TO PARTICIPATE IN ILTS STANDARD-SETTING
The Illinois State Board of Education and Evaluation Systems group of Pearson are currently seeking Illinois educators to apply to participate instandard-setting activities for the Illinois Licensure Testing System (ILTS) program.
During the week of Dec. 2, we will be convening committees for the following tests:
Business/Marketing/Computer EducationForeign Language: Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)Foreign Language: LatinPhysical EducationComputer ScienceSchool Social WorkerElementary Education
Please share this information with educators who may be interested in applying to serve on one of these committees. Interested educators cancomplete an application (http://www.cvent.com/d/8dqyvh) to be considered for participation. Administrators may also nominate specific educatorsto apply to serve on specific committees by completing the educator nomination form (http://www.cvent.com/d/jdqyvp) or complete an application(http://www.cvent.com/d/8dqyvh) for themselves, if interested in participating.
For more information, visit the ILTS recruitment website (http://www.ilrecruit.nesinc.com/). If you have any questions or need further information,please contact Bess Johnson at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
FUNDING & DISBURSEMENTS
FY 2020 ANNUAL CLAIM FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT - CORRECTION PERIOD NOW OPEN
All local education entities are hereby notified that the review and amendment (if needed) process is now open and will end at midnight on Friday,Nov. 8. All revisions to the Pupil Transportation Reimbursement Claim must be completed and transmitted on or before midnight on Nov. 8. Norevisions will be accepted after this date in order to close the claim file and schedule the three remaining quarterly payments.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVIEWING THE CLAIM
1. Log into the ISBE Web Application Security system (IWAS).2. Click on "System Listing" on the IWAS homepage.3. Select "Pupil Transportation Claim Reimbursement System" under the "Annual Claims" heading.4. Click on "Claim Review" under the "Reimbursement Claim" heading on the homepage. Do not click on "Revise Claim" button unless you
need to make revisions.5. The claim will be loaded to the screen in read-only format. Carefully review each line on the claim for possible revisions. If you entered
transportation assets on the Depreciation Schedule, don't forget to click on the "Depreciation Schedule" button at the bottom of the screenand review the depreciation schedule data for possible revisions.
You do not need to do anything if you do not have any revisions. Your claim will remain as originally submitted by the statutory Aug. 15 duedate.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVISING THE CLAIM
If you have reviewed the claim and found that revisions are needed to the depreciation schedule and/or the pupil transportation reimbursementclaim:
1. Click on the "Revise Claim" link under the "Reimbursement Claim" heading on the homepage2. You may enter notes in the "Your Comments" text box to help you remember why revisions were needed. Click on the "Revise Claim" button
at the bottom of the screen to proceed with revisions to the depreciation schedule (if needed) and the pupil transportation reimbursementclaim.
3. Note that all links for the reimbursement claim are open and may be revised as needed. If you made any changes to transportation assetsafter the August submit date, you must click on the "Depreciation Schedule Summary" link under the Depreciation Schedule heading to"Calculate Depreciation Allowance" and update the Depreciation Schedule.
4. After all revisions have been made, click on the "Review & Submit Claim." All revised claims must be resubmitted to ISBE through the properchannels (Document Author to the District Superintendent and District Superintendent to ISBE).
NO REVISIONS TO THE CLAIM WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER MIDNIGHT ON NOV. 8. If you have questions regarding the amendment process,contact Christine Kolaz at (217) 782-5256 or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
IL-EMPOWER
SCHOOLS DESIGNATED FOR IMPROVEMENT WEBINAR – OCT. 24
ISBE is holding a webinar from 1-2 p.m. on Oct. 24 for all district and school administrators. The webinar will explain the process for schoolsdesignated as "underperforming" or "lowest performing" to access IL-EMPOWER school improvement services. Specifically, the webinar willaddress the Title I School Improvement - 1003(a) grant application process, how to utilize the Illinois Quality Framework and the Illinois QualityFramework Supporting Rubric, steps to select a Learning Partner that has been approved by IL-EMPOWER, and how to complete the schoolimprovement planning report. Registration is now available (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4352436971801447170).
ISBE RULES
NOTICE OF COMPLETED RULEMAKING
ISBE is announcing that Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) rules were approved by the Joint Committee onAdministrative Rules and published in the Illinois Register on Sept. 27. Changes have been posted on the Rules webpage (/Pages/Rules-Currently-in-Effect.aspx). (See Sections 1.30 and 1.50.)
MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS
REMINDER: UPCOMING FREE WIDA WORKSHOPS
ISBE’s Multilingual Department has teamed up with WIDA to offer professional development workshops that are free of charge to school districts.Session formats include in-person workshops and webinars. Sessions are available throughout the school year. Upcoming in-person workshopsinclude “ACCESS for ELs Paper Test Administration” on Oct. 22 in Bloomington and “Interpreting ACCESS for ELLs Score Reports for Instruction”on Oct. 24 in Forest Park. Register for upcoming sessions (/Pages/WIDA-Workshops.aspx).
SCHOOL BUSINESS SERVICES
DEADLINE REMINDERS FOR FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
School District Budget – Oct. 31
School districts should have adopted their fiscal year 2020 budget no later than Sept. 30. The School District Budget Form (ISBE 50-36), in Excelformat, must be submitted to ISBE no later than Oct. 31 through the Attachment Manager (https://sec1.isbe.net/attachmgr/default.aspx), choosing“School Financial Reports” as the receiver. Additional information can be found on the ISBE School District Budget page (/Pages/School-District-Joint-Agreement.aspx).
Annual Financial Report – Nov. 15
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School districts and joint agreements must have had their Annual Financial Report (ISBE 50-35/50-60) (AFR) completed, signed, and submitted tothe Regional Office of Education (ROE) or the Intermediate Service Center (ISC), as applicable, by Oct. 15. The ROE/ISC must sign the AFR andremit to ISBE no later than Nov. 15. The school district or joint agreement’s auditor must also submit the AFR, in Excel format, no later than Nov.15 through the Attachment Manager (https://sec1.isbe.net/attachmgr/default.aspx), choosing “Annual Financial Report” as the receiver. TheROE/ISC may grant an extension to these deadlines, not to extend past Dec. 15. Additional information can be found on the ISBE Annual FinancialReport page (/Pages/Annual-Financial-Report.aspx).
Annual Statement of Affairs – Dec. 15
School districts and joint agreements must complete an Annual Statement of Affairs (ASA) and publish an ASA summary in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation no later than Dec. 1, annually. School districts and joint agreements must also submit the entire Annual Statement of Affairs(ISBE 50-37) electronically to ISBE by Dec. 15, annually. The ASA, in Excel format, should be submitted to ISBE through the Attachment Manager(https://sec1.isbe.net/attachmgr/default.aspx), choosing “School Financial Reports” as the receiver. Copies of the ASA should be retained in theschool district or joint agreement administrative office. The ASA form and instructions, along with additional publishing and submission information,can be found on the ISBE Annual Statement of Affairs page (/Pages/Annual-Statement-of-Affairs.aspx).
Certificate of Tax Levy – Dec. 31
School districts must submit a certified Certificate of Tax Levy (ISBE 50-02) to their county clerk(s) on or before Dec. 31. Do not submit theCertificate of Tax Levy to ISBE. The Certificate of Tax Levy form can be found on the ISBE Certificate of Tax Levy page (/Pages/Certificate-of-Tax-Levy.aspx).
If you have any questions, please contact School Business Services at (217) 785-8779 or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
DEADLINE SET TO SUBMIT LIMITATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS WORKSHEETS – NOV. 15
Section 17-1.5 of the School Code requires school districts to limit the growth of “administrative” expenditures to a maximum of five percent fromone fiscal year to the next. School districts must file the Limitation of Administrative Costs Worksheet with ISBE’s School Business ServicesDepartment by Nov. 15.
The Limitation of Administrative Costs Worksheet is included in the Illinois School District Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2019 (ISBE 50-35).The Limitation of Administrative Costs Worksheet may be submitted to ISBE in conjunction with the Annual Financial Report. Alternatively, thecompleted and signed worksheet may be sent as an email attachment to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Please note that thetemplate included in the School District Budget Form July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 (ISBE 50-36) is not the official Limitation of Administrative CostsWorksheet. It is a working document for local use only and will not be accepted for the submission required under Section 17-1.5 of the SchoolCode.
The Limitation of Administrative Costs Worksheet must include the figures from the district’s submitted School District Budget Form July 1, 2019 -June 30, 2020 (ISBE 50-36) and the district’s submitted Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2019 (ISBE 50-35). Inaccurate Limitation ofAdministrative Costs Worksheets will be returned to districts for correction.
Districts exceeding the limitation may amend their budgets prior to June 30, 2020, to become in compliance with the limitation. Districts unable toamend their budgets would have to waive the limitation in order to become in compliance. School districts with administrative expenditures in the25 percentile or below (4 quartile) may waive the limitation following a public hearing and with the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of themembers of the school board. Any district waiving the limitation shall notify ISBE within 45 days of such action. A school district ineligible to waivethe limitation by board action may request a waiver from the General Assembly pursuant to Section 2-3.25g of the School Code, if it is exceeding
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the limitation solely because of circumstances beyond the control of the district and it has exhausted all available and reasonable remedies tocomply with the limitation. More information on the General Assembly waiver process can be found on the ISBE Waivers page(/Pages/Waivers.aspx).
A blank Limitation of Administrative Costs Worksheet, quartile rankings for all school districts, and a sample waiver resolution for qualifying districtscan be found on the ISBE Limitation of Administrative Costs page (/Pages/Limitation-of-Administrative-Costs.aspx).
If you have questions, contact Michelle Heninger in the School Business Services Division at (217) 785-8779 or [email protected](mailto:[email protected]).
SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS
SY 2018-19 USDA FARM TO SCHOOL CENSUS UNDERWAY
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 formally established the Farm to School Program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) toimprove access to local foods in schools. USDA conducted the first nationwide Farm to School Census in 2013 to establish realistic goals withregard to increasing the availability of local foods in schools. A second survey was conducted in 2015. The third Farm to School Census is nowunderway; information is being collected regarding local foods during the 2018-19 school year.
We hope the following resources will be helpful if you represent a School Food Authority (SFA) and are preparing to complete your 2019 Farm toSchool Census Survey. Each SFA should have received an email from Abt Associates that included a unique link to participate in the census. Ifyou have lost the email with the link, please email Abt Associates at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to have itre-sent to you. If you are a respondent and have an urgent question regarding your Farm to School Census Survey, please contact Abt Associatesat (855) 452-5794 or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
Here are some helpful links to Farm to School Census resources:
Facts About the Farm to School Census (https://www.fns.usda.gov/resource/facts-about-census)Farm to School Census Preparation Worksheet (https://www.fns.usda.gov/resource/farm-school-census-preparation-worksheet)Farm to School Census Webinar for SFAs and Partners (https://youtu.be/envL6XQZfgo)
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSLP EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS
More than $1.3 million is available for the Illinois State Board of Education to award fiscal year 2020 Equipment Assistance Grants to School FoodAuthorities participating in the National School Lunch Program. ISBE is issuing a Request for Proposals for SFAs to apply on behalf of theirschools for grant funding. SFAs can request funds to replace, renovate, or purchase new kitchen equipment needed to serve healthier schoolmeals, improve food safety, and expand access to school meals.
ISBE is required to competitively award National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grants to eligible SFAs. Higher prioritymust be given to high-need schools where 50 percent or more of the enrolled students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals and to schoolsthat have not received a previous NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity and information on how to apply are available on the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant webpage(/Pages/Equipment-Grants.aspx). The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Nov. 15.
If you have any questions regarding this funding opportunity, contact Emily Durbin at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
IN BRIEF
SAFETY TRAINING
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a four-day training for individuals to become nationally certified Child Passenger SafetyTechnicians. This training is ideal for child care providers and other educational service providers interested in helping children stay safe whiletraveling. The training will be held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 11, 18, and 19 at the Rochester Fire Department at 700 E. Main St., Rochester.Register at http://cert.safekids.org (http://cert.safekids.org/); click Find a Course; enter the course ID: IL20190705779; scroll down to Click Here;click New Sign Up; create a personal profile; compete registration with a valid email address; and pay $95 registration fee. Contact lead instructorsJohn Werthwein at (217) 899-2512 or Shad Edwards at (217) 433-9011 to confirm your registration.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
The Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge has collected and delivered personalized, signed expressions of respect, caring, andgratitude to deployed U.S. troops since 2017. Schools and districts across the country are sending cards to be delivered this holiday seasonto our troops overseas. The Holiday Cards for Our Military Challenge can be a great writing prompt for students. The organization offersinformation and supports for schools on its website (http://www.militaryholidaycardchallenge.com/Schools.html). If your class or school wouldlike to participate, the deadline to submit holiday cards is Oct. 31. Send completed cards directly to Dr. Laura Landerman-Garber, c/o HolidayCards 4 Our Military, 400 Amherst Street Suite #407, Nashua, NH 03063.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Illinois State Historical Society’s Verna Ross Orndorff Scholarship is available to one Illinois high school student. The winningstudent will receive a $1,000 scholarship for submitting a 1,500-word essay on the subject of Abraham Lincoln or the Civil Way era. Essaysmust be submitted by Dec. 31. Find additional information and encourage your students to participate!(http://www.historyillinois.org/Scholarships/VernaRossOrndorffScholarship.aspx)
Golden Apple (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2589825-1&h=3368334994&u=https://www.goldenapple.org/&a=Golden+Apple), a leadingIllinois nonprofit committed to preparing, supporting, and mentoring aspiring teachers, recently opened applications for the Golden AppleScholars of Illinois Class of 2020 (https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2589825-1&h=3958747116&u=https://www.goldenapple.org/scholars&a=opening+of+applications+for+the+Golden+Apple+Scholars+of+Illinois). Thepre-service preparation, tuition assistance, and mentoring program supports the development and success of new, highly effective teachersfor Illinois schools in need. Find more information and encourage seniors to apply (https://www.goldenapple.org/)!
Applications for the 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards are available online for students in grades 5-12 who have mademeaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. The application is available athttp://spirit.prudential.com (http://spirit.prudential.com/). The application deadline is Nov. 5. The awards are sponsored by Prudential Financialin partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
EDUCATOR RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES
The Illinois State Historical Society Educational Services committee is seeking nominations for the Olive Foster Outstanding TeacherAward. Nominees must be a social studies or history teacher at any grade level who actively promotes Illinois history in schools as well astheir communities. Find more information (http://www.historyillinois.org/Awards/OliveFosterOutstandingTeacherAward.aspx).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Ed Leaders Network is hosting a webinar on Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois from 10-11 a.m. on Oct. 15. This presentation willprovide an overview of the Children’s Advocacy Center model, which provides a multidisciplinary approach to the investigation, treatment, andprosecution of child abuse cases. Registration is available (https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8909442077337282317).
UPCOMING EVENTS
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20–26. The Illinois Department of Transportation (http://idot.illinois.gov/index) teamed up withthe U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (https://www.nhtsa.gov/) and ISBE to help empowerparents and educators to discuss the importance of driving safety with young drivers. The week is a perfect time to begin — and continue —this conversation, and to remind parents not to hand over the car keys until their teen knows the rules of the road. For more information aboutNational Teen Driver Safety Week and to learn safe driving tips to share with your students, visit NHTSA's Teen Driving website(https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/teen-driving).
The 2019 Illinois Council for Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) and Illinois Science Teachers Association Conference will be held at thePeoria Civic Center Oct. 18-19. There is a fantastic lineup of speakers for all grade bands! Details about registration and sessions can all befound on the ICTM Conference homepage (https://www.ictm.org/annual-conference).
The Illinois Resource Center is hosting the 43rd annual Statewide Conference for Teachers Serving Linguistically and CulturallyDiverse Students Dec. 3-6 in Oak Brook. Find additional information and register to attend (http://irc2.thecenterweb.org/site/conference).
ISBE FEATURED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more and apply for the below career opportunities at ISBE!Multilingual Department Program Compliance Monitor (/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=292)Illinois Assessment of Readiness Coordinator (/Lists/ISBECareers/CareerDisplayForm.aspx?ID=359)
View all open positions at ISBE (/Pages/Careers-at-ISBE.aspx).