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The tentative FY23-24 budget is about 10% higher than last year, and includes a $173 million operating plan.
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The new natural playground surrounding Colene Hoose Elementary School in Normal is nearing completion and is now open for use. A public grand opening event is set for October.
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Suspensions at Unit 5 and District 87 junior highs have been rising for years, with three of the five schools hitting a high last school year.
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The Unit 5 school board will vote on the $232.9 million budget next month, followed by the district setting an annual tax levy in December.
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The Back to School Alliance’s annual free distribution had more than 4,000 backpacks available for Unit 5 and District 87 students this year. The distribution put backpacks and supplies into the hands of students so they're ready to learn on day one of the new school year.
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Unit 5 leaders say newly-approved boosts to educators' pay will give the district a competitive edge in attracting employees.
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Unit 5 is likely to pay $28,500 to a former employee to settle a lawsuit alleging the school district failed to protect her from sexual harassment and then retaliated against her when she raised concerns.
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Northpoint Elementary School and several other Unit 5 buildings are getting solar panels, with the district expecting long-term energy savings.
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Unit 5 is reaping the benefits of the state’s replacement tax revenue coming in higher than projected. The the district intended to transfer $11.7 million from its working cash fund to cover key fund deficits, but instead it only needed $8.4 million.
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Unit 5 has reached a settlement with a former employee who alleged the school district failed to protect her from sexual harassment and then retaliated against her when she raised concerns.