ANNUAL REPORT DEKALB COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #428
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OUR MISSION: The mission of DeKalb CUSD 428 is to prepare students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners. DeKalbAnnualReport_2019.indd 2
Dear Members of the DeKalb 428 Community, As the superintendent of DeKalb CUSD 428, I consider it an honor and privilege to be a part of this district and community. We are fortunate to have an extremely dedicated faculty and staff who are committed to providing excellent educational opportunities for all of our students. Over the past year DeKalb 428 students have had yet another great year with many wonderful accomplishments to be proud of, some of which are highlighted in this annual report. Our district’s mission is to prepare students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners. This mission acknowledges that as educators, our singular purpose is to prepare students for their tomorrow -- a future that will likely look nothing like our today. We live in an ever-changing world that will continue to rapidly evolve. As our world evolves and changes, so does the way our students learn and manage information, which means our instruction must also change. Regardless of what profession our students choose to pursue, their world will be one of rapid change, and learning will be a necessity for growth and advancement. It is our mission as a district to prepare them for this world. Our ultimate goal is that, at each graduation ceremony, every student crossing the stage will have a well-designed plan for the future that includes the necessary academic and life skills to be positive contributors to their community. It is our privilege as a district to be a part of each student’s journey to graduation, and we are grateful to our entire community for supporting us, and our students, through this process.
Dear Community Members, Prior to the start of each school year the School Board establishes goals and priorities for the upcoming school year. The following goals and priorities continue for the 2018 - 2019 school year: #1: Prioritize district resources to meet the educational needs of the students of District 428 within a balanced budget. #2: Provide every student with a well-rounded and relevant educational experience that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed for life and career. #3: Develop and implement effective communication among students, staff and community stakeholders. #4: Recapture the community’s trust through communication and leadership in issues that affect the socioeconomic health and vitality of the district. #5: Be effective and efficient stewards of the community’s trust, district resources and accountable to fellow board members as well as the public. I would like to thank all DeKalb CUSD 428 employees for creating an amazing school district for our students. Your dedication, nurturing and support for our students make CUSD 428 an exceptional school district for our students to attend. Thank you to all of the individuals who volunteer to help in the classrooms, attend field trips and support the schools’ PTAs/PTOs. Parent involvement and participation in the education of our children enhances the educational experience. Your support and time makes additional opportunities possible for our students.
I’m looking forward to DeKalb having another great year. GO BARBS!!
As a district we welcome and encourage input and communication with parents, employees and community members. Open communication is essential for CUSD 428 to meet our collective goals.
Sincerely,
GO BARBS! Sincerely,
Richard J. Craven
Richard J. Craven Superintendent DeKalb CUSD 428
Victoria Newport Victoria Newport President, Board of Education
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The D428 Improvement Plan is guided by the board goals and guides the teaching and learning that occurs daily in our classrooms. The four areas of focus in the D428 Improvement Plan are the Diversity Plan, Social Emotional Learning, the Illinois Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and District Communication. The Diversity Plan and the Social Emotional Learning Plan guide the professional learning as well as the daily teaching and learning in our classrooms. Respecting our students’ humanity daily is our primary objective. Effective teaching and learning in D428 consists of 1:1 devices for all students in grades three through twelve; as well as 10.5 instructional coaches in all eleven buildings supporting best practices. Teachers have collaboration days built into the school calendar. D428 provides all students with a multitiered system of support throughout their educational experience. ESSA implementation is providing D428 the opportunity to review data, conduct a gap analysis, and put supports in place so that our students can meet the academic as well as the student success and school quality indicators. We are in the process of reviewing the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations Framework, in an effort to provide and expose our secondary students to a wide array of postsecondary options. The district uses social media, along with traditional forms of communication to tell our story to our families and stakeholders.
2018-19 BOARD OF EDUCATION
Victoria Newport President
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Fred Davis
Vice-President
Kerry Mellott Secretary
Jeff Hallgren
Valerie Pena-Hernandez
Rick Smith
Howard Solomon
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DISTRICT #428 HIGHLIGHTS DeKalbAnnualReport_2019.indd 4
Our Curriculum Technology Initiative includes a 1:1 program that has been recognized by Google and our school district has been awarded the designation of a Google Apps for Education Reference District. D428 shares a strong partnership with NIU for professional development schools. DHS currently offers 15 advanced placement courses, as well as 21 honors weighted courses. Our music department is second to none and continues to receive national awards and compete around the country. For the past 8 years, our Business & Finance Department has received two prestigious awards for their financial reporting; the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association. DeKalb Schools are committed to the health of their students by providing daily PE, nutritious lunches and snacks and holding an annual Wellness Fair for our families. DHS publishes a national award winning magazine, New Pennies.
DeKalb School District serves our 3-5 year old “Bitty Barbs” at our Early Learning and Development Center. The DHS A cappella group, Enharmonic Fusion, placed second in the first International Open A Cappella Competition regional semifinal, competing against collegiate and professional ensembles. They also placed first in the 2018 ICHSA Midwest Quarterfinal for the fourth consecutive year and advanced to compete in the 2018 ICHSA Midwest Semifinal. 71 Students from DeKalb High School were selected to perform in the ILMEA District 8 Honor Ensembles. DeKalb School District offers students the opportunity to participate in over 24 sports and over 50 clubs/extracurricular activities. The DeKalb Education Foundation has a well-established tradition of supporting and providing enriching opportunities for students in DeKalb School District. DHS students who enroll in the Engineering and Math Science Academy (EMSA) can earn 23 to 26 semester credit hours of college credit.
The DHS Forensics Team won its 18th consecutive regional title and the 2018 IHSA Sectional Championship.
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CROWBOTICS
DHS students are able to participate in a dual credit program with Kishwaukee College. DeKalb has partnered with Northwestern Health Systems, YMCA and NIU to provide CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Children’s Health) to all students in K-5. $779,195 in scholarships were awarded to students at DeKalb High School. DeKalb High School offers career and technical education classes which include courses in agricultural education, business education, technology education, graphics, materials & fabrication, and family & consumer science. A two-way dual language program was approved as part of the D428 Diversity Plan and a pilot program is set to begin in fall 2019 at Founders Elementary. DeKalb High School accepted an invitation to join the DuPage Valley Conference. 41 students from the 2018 DHS graduating class were recognized as Illinois State Scholars. The DeKalb Middle School Wrestling Team competed in the IESA State Wrestling Tournament with eleven wrestlers qualifying to compete. Rory Burright, 75lbs, Kaden Klapprodt, 80lbs and Kyler Klapprodt, 135lbs all made state finals, with Kaden and Kyler walking away with state championships.
WIRTZ AWARD WINNER Travis Erikson, DeKalb High School Music Educator, was named the 2018 recipient of the Wirtz Award for Excellence in Education. Travis’ ability to influence, inspire, and motivate students exemplifies the intent of the Wirtz family award. Receiving Certificates of Recognition were nominees Kelly Boyle, DHS; Ashley Carlson, Founders; Becky Mascal, HMS; Andria Mitchell, Tyler; and Debbie Prellwitz, Brooks. We congratulate all of these outstanding educators. District 428 is very fortunate to have them!
2018 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD DHS Band Director and Fine Arts Coordinator Steve Lundin received a 2018 Excellence in Education award from the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Steve has taught for 14 years, 11 of which have been in DeKalb. He teaches Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, Lab Jazz, Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band and serves as the Fine Arts Area Coordinator for DeKalb High School. Steve exemplifies DeKalb County’s best teachers and we’re pleased to celebrate his leadership, hard work and dedication to the students and staff of DeKalb School District.
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The DeKalb High School Robotics Team, Crowbotics #5934, is powered up for another year of competition and STEM activity. The team focused on detailed design, coding, and performing specific tasks to build the robot for the 2018 FIRST Robotics Midwest Competition. This targeted approach and a strong drive team lead Crowbotics #5934 to the quarterfinals of the FIRST Power Up Competition. After a short break, the team was soon preparing for the next big event. Every summer Crowbotics #5934 participates in the Rock River Off-Season Competition, which takes place at Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL. A total of 36 teams come together for an off-season event where FIRST Robotics teams can participate in a competition, show off their robot to the community, and meet others that share their robotics enthusiasm. Crowbotics partnered with two other teams and took home the championship trophy. Along with competitions, the team focuses on bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) experiences to younger students. Team members have volunteered at local community events, elementary school family nights, and hosted Explore STEM days. Engagement in STEM activities is for everyone.
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Demographic Percentage for AP Test Takers 4% 10%
84%
1% 2% 8% 10% 60%
19 %
2%
2%
2014
2015
5% 8%
White Black Hispanic Multiracial/Ethnic
5%
80%
4% 4%
2017 White Black Hispanic Asian/
Pacific Islander Multiracial/Ethnic
4%
22% 66%
Pacific Islander Multiracial/Ethnic
White Black Hispanic Asian/
2018 White Black Hispanic Asian/ Other
Pacific Islander
Other
Advanced Placement Classes DeKalb High School currently offers 15 advanced placement courses in the following subjects: Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Art (Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design). English Language, English Literature, Spanish, Music Theory, Human Geography, European History, United States Government, United States History, and Comparative Government.
Honors Classes DeKalb High School offers honors classes in the following subjects: Western Civilization I and II, Music Performance, Spanish III and IV, French III and IV, Humanities English I and II, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics.
EXAM
DHS
ILLINOIS
NATIONAL
2-D Drawing
67%
85%
84%
Drawing
100%
86%
89%
75%
64%
57%
57%
49%
47%
48%
68%
58%
89%
65%
54%
63%
57%
53%
Language & Composition Literature & Composition
2018 School District Demographics
19.1%
Human Geography
Pacific Islander Multiracial/ Ethnic
Other
U.S.
60% 40%
Government
20%
U.S. History
81%
57%
52%
Calculus AB
85%
60%
57%
Calculus BC
100%
86%
80%
Biology
36%
63%
61%
Chemistry
11%
57%
55%
French
100%
63%
75%
Spanish
100%
91%
88%
0%
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26.9%
46.3%
DHS
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History
100% 80%
White Black Hispanic Asian/
European
120%
2 -‐ D
5.5%
.5% 1.7%
2017 AP Testing: ofAP Student Scores 3+ 2018: % % of tests scored 3+
Illinois
National
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At the 2018 NIB 12 Conference, Summer Mcfalls placed 1st in Jewelry/Textile Art, Faith Hendley placed 1st in Mixed Media, Darius Moore placed 1st in Altered Photography, Grace Verbic placed 3rd in Altered Photography, Alyssa Elliott placed 3rd in Neutral Drawing, Maria Mascote placed 3rd in handbuilt ceramics, and Mariam Ahmad placed 3rd in Printmaking. Overall as a school, DHS placed FIRST in Conference.
Awards Received by the DeKalb School District Business & Finance Department
The Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting is presented to
DeKalb Community Unit School District #428 for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017.
The DHS Art Department recognized the achievements of Grace Verbic, Darius Moore, and Maeve Wallace at the 2018 IHSAE Art Exhibitions in Chicago. Grace Verbic was one of 20 Illinois High School artists chosen to have their artwork displayed around Chicago and the Illinois Capitol Building for the next year. Darius Moore was awarded Best in Show Photography at the IHSAE General Exhibition. Maeve Wallace was awarded Best in Show at the IHSAE Senior Scholarship Exhibition.
DHS handed out $779,195 in scholarships
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The CAFR has been reviewed and met or exceeded ASBO International’s Certificate of Excellence standards.
Charles E. Peterson, Jr., SFO, RSBA, MBA President
John D. Musso, CAE Executive Director
The Board of Education recognized Cindy Carpenter & the Business Office for receiving Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International and the Government Finance Officers Association for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential user and user groups to read the CAFR. The Certificate of Excellence award confirms the school business office’s commitment to financial accountability and transparency. Recognition through the COE program can help strengthen a district’s presentation for bond issuance statements and promotes a high level of financial reporting.
This is the eighth consecutive year that DeKalb CUSD #428’s Business Office has received both prestigious awards.
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DISTRICT #428 MUSIC & ARTS
Highlights of the year include:
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MUSIC ENSEMBLE HONORS
Enharmonic Fusion placed second in the first International Open A Cappella Competition regional semifinal, competing against collegiate and professional ensembles. Enharmonic Fusion also placed first in their quarterfinal and advanced to the semifinal rounds in the 2018 International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA). This was the fourth consecutive year of placing first in their respective quarterfinal tournament, and seniors Mark Jesmer and Richie Spahn finished their DHS a cappella careers with four quarterfinal wins, one midwest championship, three appearances at the national finals, and a best-ever national runner-up finish in 2017 - making their chapter the most successful in the history of the program to date. Junior Devonte Merrick was awarded Most Outstanding Vocal Percussionist for the third straight year. In March of 2018, The DeKalb High School Percussion Ensemble performed at the Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, the only national festival of its type. The Percussion Ensemble was one of only ten groups to receive this invitation. The group spent three days in Indianapolis, IN where in addition to their performance; they received clinics and instruction from internationally renowned artists and educators. In commemoration of the event, the Percussion Ensemble commissioned award-winning composer Ben Wahlund to write a new work, Liminal Spaces, which was premiered at the festival. The DeKalb HS Symphony Orchestra was one of two Illinois orchestras invited to perform at the Great Lakes
Chinese String Music Festival held at Valparaiso University in October 2017. Our students spent the day learning traditional Chinese stringed instruments with faculty members from Beijing University. They also collaborated with invited orchestras from Michigan, Indiana and China, performing traditional Chinese orchestral literature for an evening concert in the famous Chapel of the Resurrection. The DHS Marching Barbs staff created a series of original arrangements of the hit Broadway Musical “Hamilton.” The show proved popular with audiences and judges alike as the barbs traveled through Northern Illinois. The Marching Barbs capped off their season with a victory in the Sycamore Pumpkin Parade where they were named best band in their class and received awards for best drumline and drum major. The Marching Barbs also received an invitation to perform in the 2018 Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago. The group will be proud to represent DeKalb in Chicago and on WGN TV on Thanksgiving, 2018. The DeKalb High School bands all performed as a part of the 2018 IHSA Music Organizational Contest. The Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band all received Division I awards for superior performances.
DEKALB MUSICIANS HONORED
71 Students from DeKalb High School are selected to perform in the Illinois Music Education Association’s (ILMEA) District 8 honor ensembles. 21 students from DHS performed at the 2018 ILMEA All-State Festival: Noah Brooks (percussion), Emma Carpenter (voice),
Daniel DeLap (voice), Brandon Diehl (trombone), Taylor Dirks (voice), Grace Gehrke, (voice), Bea Hartman (flute), Maria Holloway-Racine (voice), Eric Jang (flute), Olivia Klonoski (voice), Colton Kammes (trombone), Spencer Mackey (jazz trombone), Devonte Merrick (jazz trumpet), Isaiah Panke (voice), Lucy Prais-Lewis (viola), Richie Spahn (voice), Holly Young (viola) Dylan Propheter (tuba), Lupe Rodriguez (flute), Audry Starzyk (flute), Jesse WiemerHastings (tuba) DeKalb High School chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society inducted 25 new members, for a total of 31 members in 2017-18. 18 DeKalb High School Choir students were selected to the American Choral Director Association’s Central & North Central Division Honor Choir to perform at the ACDA Conference in Chicago, IL. 300 students overall were chosen via blind audition representing 10 states in the midwest. DeKalb’s 18 students selected represents the best showing ever for DeKalb choir program for the Midwest Honor choir. (Ally Belick, Jackie Blanchard, Kaelynn Clark, Craig Croslow, Daniel DeLap, Emma Carpenter, Nate Harrison, Tegan Henrikson, Maria Holloway-Racine, Belle Irick, Mark Jesmer, Olivia Klonoski, Jane Leopardo, Keegan Moore, Isaiah Panke, Ben Rodriguez, Richie Spahn, and Grace Verbic.) DeKalb High School Choir Senior Tegan Henrikson returned to prestigious Oregon Bach Festival Youth Choir Academy in Eugene, OR, under the direction of Dr. Anton Armstrong. DeKalb High School Choirs have had students selected to the ensemble for four consecutive years.
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MUSICAL COLLABORATION, DIVERSITY AND OUTREACH IN THE PERFORMING ARTS The DHS Music Department received over $30,000 in grants, donations and community support, including $4,000 each from the Farny Wurlitzer foundation and the DeKalb Community Foundation and $1,000 from the DeKalb Education Foundation to purchase new marching band uniforms. The Marching Barbs were proud to begin the 2018 season in their brand-new, custom-made uniforms, designed by Stanbury Uniforms. The Music Department also received thousands of dollars from community resources including the DeKalb Music Boosters to support the various events and travels supported by the department. The DHS Tri-Music Honor Society had two major service projects, in addition to their community performance outreach. They collected two vans full of paper products for the Barb Food Mart and raised money from a spring recital for the KishHealth Music Therapy Hospice program.
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DeKalb High School’s 2018 spring musical production of Les Miserables earned strong reviews and showcased the exceptional talent of the DHS theater students. The DHS Jazz Ensemble hosted clinics with Ron Carter, Reggie Thomas and international touring group, Sammy Miller and the Congregation. In February, the Jazz Ensemble performed at the second annual Jazz at the Egyptian concert, in DeKalb’s historic Egyptian Theatre alongside the NIU Jazz Orchestra and the Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble. The Jazz Ensemble returned to the Egyptian Theater in April to serve as the opening act for Sammy Miller and the Congregation. Enharmonic Fusion a cappella performed with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s a cappella group, Fundamentally Sound, at their annual concert on December 2, 2017. Two DHS String Quartets were selected for a workshop with the Avalon Quartet based on their audition recording. They spent two days working with Avalon members at NIU and finished their workshop with a recital. The Percussion Ensemble hosted the 6th annual Transformation Through Rhythm Concert, in conjunction with the NIU Percussion Ensemble and the Harambee
Percussion Ensemble to raise funds for Kishwaukee Hospice and Kynsa Hospice in South Africa. Twelve Members of the DHS Wind Ensemble performed alongside the Army Field Band during their concert at the Egyptian Theater in November, 2017.
DHS MUSIC STAFF HONORS Mr. Travis Erikson, DHS Choir Director, was named winner of the Wirtz Award, presented by the DeKalb Education Foundation. His ability to influence, inspire and motivate students exemplifies the intent of the Wirtz family award. Mr. Erikson was recognized by the D428 Board of Education for this honor in May, 2018. Mr. Steve Lundin, Band Director and DHS Area Coordinator for the Fine Arts, received the excellence in education award, presented by the DeKalb County Community Foundation. Mr. Lundin was one of six educators from around the county to receive this honor and the first from District 428 to receive the award at the high school level.
SIT CONFERENCE Students across the state are involved with technology, and DeKalb CUSD 428 is proud to host the annual Students Involved with Technology Conference. The 2018 SIT Conference included 1,500 students across the state of Illinois, with approximately 300 of these students participating at the DeKalb site. All students in grades 3-12 across the state are welcome to spend the day exploring technology and STEM activities. The best thing about this conference, it is for students and run by students. The SIT Conference provides a forum where students in grades 3-12 can demonstrate technology tools and skills that they have learned and want to share with other students. The day kicks off with a keynote speaker and is followed by a schedule full of 30-minute presentations that are facilitated by students. Presentation topics often include drones, various types of robotics, virtual reality, snap circuits, computer exploration, mystery challenges, 3D printing, Makey Makey, and much more. This one-day event is filled with hands-on activities, competitions, t-shirts, lunch, and lots of fun learning.
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DEKALB HIG GH SCHOOL ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES ANNUAL REPORT Fall Teams
CROSS COUNTRY
Katherine Olsen finished 36th in 17:40 in the 3 mile event at the IHSA 3A State Cross Country Championship on November 4th in Peoria. Katherine led the girls cross country team to 3rd place finishes at the Kaneland Invite and the Northern Illinois Big-12 Conference Meet. Katherine was individual champ at the Plainfield Central, Byron, and Burlington Central Invites and the Rockton-Hononegah Regional Meet. The team was coached by Mike Wolf.
GIRLS SWIMMING –
DEKALB/SYCAMORE CO-OP
Sarah Hein, senior swimmer from Sycamore High School, qualified for state in the 100-meter butterfly. She took 2nd in this event at sectionals and went undefeated in the event during the regular season. She will be attending Illinois State University next year to study Elementary Education and has received a swimming scholarship. The team was coached by Melanie Chambers.
GOLF
The team finished as 2017 Northern Illinois Big12 Conference Champions with an undefeated dual meet 6-0 record. They were also regional champions, Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Tournament Champions, Boylan Invitational Champions and Larkin Invitational Champions. Colton Guy was a medalist at the Kishwaukee Invitational, Rockford East Invitational
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and the Freeport Invitational. Jack Paeglow was a state qualifier and shot 74/76-150 at the state tournament finishing in 18th place. He finished in 4th place at the Gurnee/Warren Sectional, was regional medalist, Boylan Invitational medalist and Ivanhoe (Barrington) Invitational medalist. Emma Carpenter was named the Daily Chronicle Girls Golf Player of the Year for the second year in a row. The team was coached by John Cordes.
VOLLEYBALL
The DeKalb volleyball team finished this season 25-12 overall and took 1st place in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference. The team retired seven seniors who helped to raise the bar for the DeKalb volleyball program’s future and we are very grateful for their hard work and dedication to the program. Hannah Oehlberg: MVP, All Conference, Daily Chronicle Player of the Year Jasmine Kemp: All Conference Lydia Sabanish: Honorable Mention Emma Fellabaum: Honorable Mention Jessa Henry: Honorable Mention The team was coached by Jamie DiMaggio and Nicole Lambert.
DEKALB FOOTBALL
The DeKalb varsity football team finished the 2017-18 season with a 8-3 record, a conference championship, a First National Bank Challenge win over Sycamore and an IHSA 2nd round finish. The DeKalb lower level programs also had a productive year, winning the
conference at the sophomore level and freshman level, with the freshman team completing a perfect 9-0 season. Along with the team accomplishments, the football team also has many individual achievements. The Barbs had 4 AllConference honorable mention players and 8 all-conference players including K- Connor Tierney, DB- Jordan Gandy, DB- Brianjay Ross, OL- Spencer Harris, RB- Jaylen Hobson, DL- Zac Donahue, QN- Noah Valin, and LB- Keegan Smith. The team was coached by Matt Weckler.
Winter Activities and Athletics
CHESS TEAM
The DeKalb High School Chess Team qualified to represent the Northern Illinois Chess League (NICL) at the Illinois State Tournament in Peoria. The students participating were Daniel Alcaraz, Christian Cooper, Henry Robinson, Dayne Johnson, Robert Hanson, Keith Cervantes-Edwards, Santana Juarez, Jacob McCann and Keven Torres.
BOYS BASKETBALL
The DHS boys basketball team finished the season with a 17-13 record against some of the toughest competition in the state. They won the Northern Illinois Big XII Conference Championship for the fourth consecutive year with an 11-2 record. Senior Marcus Bobo & sophomore Isaiah Youngquist were named to the All-Conference first team. Senior Michael Vilet and senior Matt
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WRESTLING
The DHS wrestling team had a very successful season. The team finished 6th in the Barrington Tournament, 2nd in the Hinsdale Central Tournament, 1st in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference, and 2nd in the IHSA Regional. Wrestlers receiving All-Conference recognition were Fabian Lopez, Jacob Lindemann, Michael Clayton, Tucker Ikens, Christian Komitas, Austin Johnson, Jacobe Schmerbach, Logan Roach, Blah Dahnweih, and Niels Lewerentz. Blake McGee was AllConference honorable mention. Logan Roach and Cole Kelly also received All-Conference academic awards. The team qualified nine wrestlers to the sectional tournament: Ben Aranda, Fabian Lopez, Tucker Ikens, Christian Komitas, Austin Johnson, Logan Roach, Blah Dahnweih, and George Colbert. Four wrestlers advanced to the state tournament: Fabian Lopez, Christian Komitas, Logan Roach, and Blah Dahnweih. Fabian Lopez finished as the 126 lbs. AAA state champion and Blah Dahnweih finished 3rd in state at 195 lbs.
GYMNASTICS
The DeKalb-Sycamore gymnastics team were Upstate 8 Conference Champions & Regional Champions. All-Conference individuals were Madison Hickey, Lauren Leman, and Emily Jovanovich.
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Lauren Leman placed 3rd at regionals on the uneven bars, balance beam and floor. At sectionals, she placed 3rd on the uneven bars, and at state placed 5th on the place bars. Miranda Maciejewski placed 3rd at regionals on vault, 4th on the uneven bars, and 5th all-around. Emily Jovanovich placed 2nd on floor at regionals and Sam Keating placed 5th on the balance beam. Madison Hickey was conference champion on vault, uneven bars, floor and all-around champion; at regionals was champion on vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor and all-around champion; at sectionals was vault champion, placed 2nd on the balance beam, floor and all-around, and placed 4th on the uneven bars; at state was vault champion & placed 4th on floor.
Spring Teams DHS GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
The team won the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference meet for the first time in 32 years, awarding eight All-Conference athletes in the process. The team broke 7 school records this season. Records were broken in the 100, 200, 400, 4x1, 4x2, 4x4 and mile. Brimonet Buggs finished 4th in state in the 200m dash. Sierra Long finished 7th in state in the 400m dash. Katherine Olsen placed 6th in state in the 3200m run. The Barbs 4x100m relay which consisted of Kyra Ozier, Bri Buggs, K’maris Kirkwood and Sierra Long finished 2nd in state. The 4x200m relay team members were crowned state champions with a running time of 1:38.59, which is one of the IHSA’s top ten times in the history of the meet
and is currently ranked #22 in the United States. K’maris Kirkwood, Kyra Ozier, Brimonet Buggs and Michiah Kirkwood were the members of the 4x200 relay team. Coach Green said that every senior on the team has signed to a college. Fourteen players were named all-academic and Katherine Olsen was awarded all-state academic.
DHS BADMINTON
Holly Trapp & Hui Zhu, with a record of 43-4, qualified for the IHSA State Tournament as a doubles team. They upset the sectional #1 seed, and took 2nd place at sectionals. They upset the #9 seed to break through to the Sweet 16 and were the only unseeded doubles team to do so. They were eliminated, tying for 9th place. Helene Collin & Enzo Liou, with a record of 25-1, took 1st place at sectionals. At the IHSA State Tournament, they picked up their first loss of the season to the #2 seed and went undefeated for the rest of the tournament (five matches), which included upset wins over the #12 seed, #8 seed, #11 seed, and #5 seed, winning 5th place. These individuals lead the team to an undefeated record in duals as well as 1st place finishes at both our home invites as well as conference, and a 2nd place team finish at sectionals. The combined effort of these four individuals culminated in a 5th place team finish at state. That is DeKalb badminton’s best finish at state in the history of the program, surpassing an 11th place finish in ’86-’87.
Clinton Rosette Middle School 7th grader Riley Newport is the IESA State Champion in the 1600 meter run, running a personal record 4:55.53 at the IESA State Track Championship on Saturday, May 19. Riley beat the 2nd place finisher by .03 seconds in a thrilling finish. The Huntley Middle School boys and girls ended their season at the IESA State Track Meet with both teams doing extremely well. 8th grade boys finished 5th in state while the 7th grade girls brought home a 3rd place trophy. Individual placers are:
BOYS:
• Toriano Tate placed 2nd in long jump and, 5th in the 200m dash • The relay of Toriano Tate, Jaleel Wallace, Michael Robinson, Cameron Grays, Isaac Geneske placed 2nd in the 8th Grade 4x200m relay
Other qualifiers: • • • •
Jaleel Wallace - 200m Toriano Tate - Shot Put Cameron Grays - 400m Jack Harrison, Isaiah Butler, Jaleel Wallace, Justin Lira, Alessandro Vargas - 7th Grade 4x400m relay • William Zaver, Alex Boyden, Cameron Grays, Michael Robinson, Isaac Geneske - 8th Grade 4x400m relay
GIRLS:
• Sariyah Watson placed 7th in the 100m, 2nd in the 200m and is two-time State Champ in the 400m • Amina Gray, Ilanie Castorena, Sariyah Watson, Heaven Williams, Madison McNeil finished 2nd in the 7th Grade 4x200m relay
Other qualifiers:
• Trinity Williams - 100 yd. hurdles • Tanasia Dunn - 100m dash • 4x100m relay - Layla Ball, Tanasia Dunn, Trinity Williams, Angelica Organista • Isabelle Dlabal - 400m • Paige Walk - 100m • Trinity Hays, Alexis Hart, Paige Walk, Audrey Figueroa, Isabelle Dlabal - 8th Grade 4X200m relay • Annika Burchell - 800m • Trinity Hays, Alexis Hart, Paige Walk, Isabelle Dlabal, Annika Burchell - 8th Grade 4x400m relay
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD HIGHLIGHTS
Montavon were named special mention. The Daily Chronicle named Marcus and Isaiah on their All-Area 1st team. Michael Vilet was selected to the 2nd team and Matt Montavon and senior Mikey Albert were named special mention.
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COLLABOR ATIVE PART TNERS IN EDUC CATION NIU AND D428 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL(S) AND PARTNERSHIP D428 continues to share a strong partnership with NIU. All twelve schools (includes the Early Learning and Development Center) in D428 are involved with the partnership and PDS at some level. NIU and D428 have collaboratively presented at the National Association of Professional Development Schools. D428 is highly invested in the co-teaching model for NIU teacher candidates. NIU and D428 have expanded their partnership to include: the Illinois State Board of Education has convened a pilot set of regional Continuous Improvement Communities
STUDENT OF THE YEAR Alejandra Moore, Auto Tech 1 Danielle Penn, CNA Timothy Schlick, Fire Science 1
of Practice (CICPs) to advance the effectiveness of collaboration among educator preparation providers and their PK-12 school/district partners in order for them to better recruit, train, and retain teachers in high-need subjects and in high-need schools throughout Illinois and the Illinois Ed Prep Impact Network is a co-constructed effort among Illinois educator preparation programs to improve instructional preparedness of beginning teachers, with an emphasis on culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse classroom contexts.
The Engineering, Math, and Science Academy (EMSA) at Kishwaukee College is designed for motivated and academically inclined high school juniors. The Engineering, Math, and Science Academy (EMSA) is open to all high school juniors who may be interested in pursuing a college curriculum focused on science or engineering. EMSA provides students an opportunity to start their college career while still attending high school, offering at least 23 transferrable and affordable college credits before they even graduate. EMSA offers two unique tracks tailored towards students’ interests, aspirations, and intended college majors. Students have the opportunity to select their track upon application.
KISHWAUKEE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM (KEC)
The Pre-professional Track is aimed towards students interested in all science-based majors, including premedical, pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy, physical therapy, and various other majors and careers in science.
KEC offers career and tech classes in partnership with five area high schools: DeKalb High School, Genoa-Kingston High School, Hiawatha High School, Rochelle Township High School and Sycamore High School.
The Engineering Track is our original track and is aimed towards students interested in pursuing majors and careers in engineering and physics fields.
Students receive college credit for most classes. Classes are at the main KEC campus in Malta and KEC also offers classes at Sycamore High School, Cortland Fire Department, DeKalb Airport, Sycamore Fire Department and at Debutantes and Hair Professionals.
To enter the program, students must currently be a junior and enrolled in (or have completed) one year of pre-calculus and/or trigonometry and chemistry, which they must complete with a grade of “B” or better.
The following classes offered through KEC are currently approved for college credit: Automated Engineering Technology Auto Technology Aviation Business Academy Certified Nursing Assistant Collision Repair Technology Computer Information Systems Construction Trades Criminal Justice
Culinary Diesel Technology Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Tech – Basic Esthetics Fire Fighting Medical Terminology Sports Medicine Welding Technology
Other KEC courses available to students that are not eligible for college credit include: Cosmetology, Mass Communications, Web Development KEC students receive college credit though the following institutions: Kishwaukee College, Waubonsee Community College, Elgin Community College.
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ENGINEERING, MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY
Students can now choose the best track that fits their intended major/career goals. Track 1 will remain the Engineering/Physics track. Track 2 will be the Preprofessional track for students who are interested in pursuing majors that prepare students for careers in science-based professional fields, including premedical, pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy, and physical therapy. Instead of Engineering Physics and additional Calculus, students in Track 2 will take General Chemistry and General Physics in fall and spring. Still transferable, still cost efficient, just focused on the student’s future plans. On completion of the EMSA Program, students will have earned 23-26 transferable college credit hours at the more affordable Kishwaukee College tuition rates.
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Clinton Rosette Middle School RECEIVES STEM GRANT FROM TOSHIBA AMERICA FOUNDATION FOR $5,000
ELDC has been partnering with NIU for the last 3 years to work with Pre K students on large motor development. NIU students visit ELDC once a week to work with small groups in the gym. This year NIU joined ELDC and 4-C for their first “Get Moving” family night. The families ate dinner, enjoyed the book fair, and went around to do activities at nine different stations. It was a lot of fun and a huge success. Clinton Rosette Middle School received a $5,000 STEM grant from the Toshiba America Foundation (TAF). These funds will support the students in grades 6, 7 & 8 during classroom experiences and in after-school activities.
Each year, Jefferson Elementary School holds a Multicultural Night to highlight the many different cultures that are present at Jefferson Elementary. Students are encouraged to wear clothing that reflects their cultural heritage, families bring a dish to pass for a taste of many different cultures, and families are able to share information about their home countries. The school also hosts community organizations, dance groups, and the D428 Harambee drum group for this fantastic event.
Students that participate in the STEM class in grades 6, 7 & 8 will use the new Vex Robotics kits to explore the engineer design process and robotics concepts. These kits will provide students with tools to build a robot, implement controllers and sensors, and complete team challenges. The 3D printer is another resource that students will use within their problem based learning project. Students will learn how to create 3D designs in Tinkercad and print their designs to meet a need that has been determined by the each student’s research. Additionally, students and staff will have opportunities to print on the 3D printer before school, after school, and during the day in other classes. Toshiba America Foundation’s grants fund projects designed by individual classroom teachers. This “direct-toteacher” approach brings immediate results. Teachers are able to change the way they teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects because the grant supports equipment for hands-on experiments and inquiry-based approaches to the curriculum. At TAF, we believe that STEM is a lot more fun than just reading a textbook. TAF grants provide teachers with the tools they need to be more effective educators. The grants make the classroom a more exciting place for both teachers and students.
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2018 SEAL OF BILITERACY AWARDS The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district or county office of education in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. 25 Seals of Biliteracy in Arabic, French, and Spanish were awarded in 2018.
The CRMS Student Council volunteered at Oak Crest Retirement Community to greet guests, tour the facility, and plant flower pots for the residents.
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FACTS AT A GLANCE Buildings
Address
Administration
Phone
Students
Communities Served
Early Learning & Development Center
1515 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, Door 31
Ms. Lisa Gorchels, Director
754-2999
252
DeKalb, Cortland, and Malta (108.3 square miles)
Brooks Elementary (K-5)
3225 Sangamon Rd., DeKalb
Ms. Adria Mitchell, Principal
754-9936
315
Cortland Elementary (K-5)
370 E. Lexington Ave., Cortland 60112
Ms. Jennifer Hilliard, Principal Ms. Emily Hefner, Asst. Principal
754-2360 754-2360
508
Founders Elementary (K-5)
821 South Seventh St., DeKalb
Ms. Connie Rohlman, Principal Ms. Robyn Timmerman, Asst. Principal
754-3800 754-3800
591
Jefferson Elementary (K-5)
211 McCormick Dr., DeKalb
Ms. Melanie Bickley, Principal
754-2263
315
(name)@d428.org (name = first name.last name)
Lincoln Elementary (K-5)
220 East Sunset Pl., DeKalb
Ms. Jennifer Tallitsch, Principal
754-2212
293
Littlejohn Elementary (K-5)
1121 School St., DeKalb
Mr. Billy Hueramo, Principal
754-2258
434
District Website
Malta Elementary (K-5)
5068 State Rte. 38, Malta 60150
Ms. Kristine Baccheschi, Principal
754-2970
326
http://dist428.org
Tyler Elementary (K-5)
1021 Alden Circle, DeKalb
Ms. Lissette Jacobson, Principal
754-2389
259
Clinton Rosette Middle School (6-8)
650 North First Street, DeKalb
Mr. Tim Vincent, Principal Mr. Brant Boyer, Asst. Principal
754-2226 754-2226
606
Huntley Middle School (6-8)
1515 South Fourth St., DeKalb
Ms. Amonaquenette Parker, Principal Ms. Vicci Gartner, Asst. Principal Mr. Sean Chamberlain, Asst. Principal
754-2241 754-2241 754-2974
851
DeKalb High School (9-12)
501 West Dresser Rd., DeKalb
Mr. James Horne, Principal
754-2100
1775
Mr. Sean Potts, Asst. Principal
754-2103
Ms. Donna Larson, Asst. Principal
754-2151
Mr. Maurice McDavid, Dean
754-2103
Ms. Julie Daniels, Dean
754-2130
Mr. Tyler Carlson, Dean
754-2121
Mr. Peter Goff, Director of Activities & Athletics
754-2116
District #428 Education Center 901 South Fourth Street | DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 754-2350 | Fax: (815) 758-6933
E-mail Addresses
Daily Time Schedule Education Center PreK/Blended Early Childhood
7:30 am – 4:30 pm 9:00–11:30/12:45- 3:15 8:45-11:45/12:30-3:30
K-5 Buildings 6–8 Buildings 9–12 Buildings
8:45 am - 3:30 pm 7:45 am - 2:30 pm 7:45 am - 2:45 pm
Administration
Mr. Richard J. Craven, Superintendent Ms. Cynthia Carpenter, Director of Business and Finance Ms. Sarah Abate, Director of Human Resources Dr. Jennie Hueber, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Ms. Cristy Meyer, Director of Student Services Ms. Kim Lyle, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Vicky Tusken, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator Ms. Tammy Carson, Director of Facility Operations
Board of Education
Ms. Victoria Newport, President (2017-2021) Mr. Fred Davis, Vice President (2015-2019) Mr. Kerry Mellott Secretary (2015-2019) Mr. Rick Smith (2015-2019) Dr. Howard Solomon, (2015-2019) Ms. Valerie Peña-Hernandez (2017-2021) Mr. Jeff Hallgren (2017-2021)
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Program Coordinators
Directors Partnership Programs
Ms. Wendy Stanis, Student Services Coordinator Dr. Lisa Becker, Student Services Coordinator/TOSA Mr. Brandon Royer, Student Services Coordinator Ms. Lisa Gorchels, Student Services Coordinator, Huntley Middle School Ms. Jill McCormick, Music Coordinator Ms. Tricia Schumacher, Art Coordinator Mr. Steve Lundin, DHS Fine Arts Coordinator Dr. Amy Luckner, Coordinator for Assessment, Research, and MTSS Ms. Kelly Zerby, K-8 PE Coordinator Ms. Gina Sandora, Media Director
Mr. Tom Crouch, Director, Kishwaukee Education Consortium (KEC) 825-2000 Jennifer Gilley, Director Ombudsman Program, 304C N. 6th St., DeKalb 754-5106
Transportation Service
Chief Technology Officer
First Student: 748-2901 Mr. Jason Calloway, Branch Manager Ms. Brenda Jergens, Transportation Liaison (754-2199)
Food Service
Ms. Colleen Koehler, Director Aramark Mr. Mike Chamness, District Manager Ms. Lisa Ruiz, Ms. Donna Cerny Food Service (754-2162)
Mr. Ben Bayle, Chief Technology Officer
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Total Operating Revenue for the Year Ended June 30, 2017
0.4% 2.8%
2.5%
6.9%
Operating Expenditures by Object
Local Revenue Sources Property Tax Receipts
2.2% 3.7%
$45,457,601
Corp. Personal Property Replacement Tax
$1,432,478
Investment Income
$203,852
Student Fees/Food Service Payments $1,284,013
87.5%
7.1%
Other Local Revenue
15.9%
$3,567,285
Total Local Sources
54.3%
$51,945,229
18.3% Salaries Benefits Purchased Services Supplies & Materials Capital Outlay Other Objects
State Revenue Sources
32.5%
28.1%
60.4%
General State Aid
$20,067,250
Grants and Categorical Payments
71.9%
Total State Sources
$7,839,517
$27,906,767
Local Sources State Sources Federal Sources
Total Operating Revenue
$51,945,229 $27,906,767 $6,081,703
30.3%
$81,123,901
Operating Expenditures by Function 6.0% 0.2% 0.2%
20.9% 31.7%
$85,933,699
40.7%
National School Lunch Program
$1,840,015
Title Grants
$1,928,247
Special Education
$1,273,487
Other Federal Revenue
$1,039,954
Total Federal Sources
$6,081,703
$44,032,911 $14,812,151 $12,914,184 $3,028,527 $1,805,296 $4,530,832
Total
Federal Revenue Sources 17.1%
5.6%
53.0%
Instruction $42,971,383 Support Services $32,980,919 Community Services $160,165 Payment to Other Districts & Gov’t Units $4,886,799 Debt Service $124,635
Total
History of Operating Revenue, Expense & Fund Balance (Education, Tort, O&M, Trans., IMRF, WC)
$81,123,901
$90,000,000 $80,000,000 $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000
Revenue Expenditures Fund Balance
$30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $-
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901 South 4th Street DeKalb, IL 60115
DeKalb Community Unit School District #428 901 South 4th Street • DeKalb, IL 60115 Phone: 815.754.2350 | En Espanol: 815.754.2102 | Fax: 815.758.6933 www.d428.org
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