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Bloomington Junior High School and Sheridan Elementary School both received a "comprehensive" designation from the Illinois State Board of Education, based on data from the 2022-2023 school year.
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Unit 5’s strategic planning initiative is gaining momentum, with a draft expected by March, the school board heard during its meeting on Wednesday.
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McLean County schools have been using restorative practices for years. A local expert wants to increase their use countywide.
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Unit 5 Superintendent Kristen Weikle said it's high time for a refresh of the school district's strategic plan. The current plan came out in 2016, and Unit 5 is in the middle of updating the guide.
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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.