CUSD 4 District Office - 453 West Collins - Mendon, IL 62351
Phone: 217.936.2111 Fax: 217.936.2643
PARENT SURVEY FOR THE ILLINOIS 5ESSENTIALS
Beginning January 24, parents across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
Beginning January 24, parents across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. These five indicators that affect and predict school success are:
- Effective Leaders
- Collaborative Teachers
- Involved Families
- Supportive Environments
- Ambitious Instruction
Safe2help
If you are a Parent and/or Guardian of a student, please ensure they know about Safe2Help Illinois.
Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe, confidential way to share info that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. You can contact Safe2Help by Phone, Text, Chat or Email. They are always available to help you seek help before harm.
Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe, confidential way to share info that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. You can contact Safe2Help by Phone, Text, Chat or Email. They are always available to help you seek help before harm.
HARASSMENT POLICY
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| esser_grant_expenditures_for_website.pdf |
| ue_drop_off___pick_up_procedures.pdf |
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Steps To Take If You’re Having Issues With Your Chromebook
- Close chrome and reopen it. Try to reopen the site that was blocked or not working. If this doesn’t work, move to step 2.
- Do a quick refresh on your chromebook. Hold down the refresh button and the power key (or padlock key if you have the newest model). Sign back into your computer. Open up chrome and try to open the blocked/non-working website again. If this doesn’t work, move to step 3.
- Hold down the power button and choose power off. Turn your computer back on (hold the power key down until the screen turns white) and sign in. If this doesn’t work, move to step 4.
- If none of the above steps work, please send an e-mail to Seth Klusmeyer (seth.klusmeyer@cusd4.com) or call 217-936-2111, ext. 125, that you are still having problems and that you tried the steps above.
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Regular Board Meeting
The next regular meeting of the CUSD 4 Board of Education will be on
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Unity High School Band Room.
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eLearning Day Guidance
| cusd4_elearning_days_guidance__8.17.2022_for_website.pdf |
Accelerated Placement Policy
| accelerated_placement_policy.docx |
Click on the file below for our Remote Learning Plan
| cusd4_remote_learning_plan.pdf |
HS/MS FAQ and Elementary FAQ for "Learning at Home" Full remote
| safe_return_to_learn_plan_2022.pdf |
Below are the Frequently Asked Questions answered by our HS/MS Administrator and Elementary Administrator
| full_remote_prek-4_faq.pdf |
| full_remote_5-12_faq.pdf |
Community Advisory Council news
The CAC met in the first semester and discussed some items the district is considering. A brief list is below. We will provide updates as things progress on our list.
Discussion Items Action
The CAC met in the first semester and discussed some items the district is considering. A brief list is below. We will provide updates as things progress on our list.
Discussion Items Action
- Ability for online payment of fees, lunches, purchases, etc. Working with PowerSchool for implementation for 2023-24 SY or sooner if possible.
- How to use PowerSchool for parents The administrative team is putting together a tutorial from PowerSchool to be put online.
- Updated Website The district is working with Intrado on updating our website to be more attractive and user friendly. The goal is to have it out sometime second semester.
- Registration information packets The group requested more hardcopy material be available for parents at registration such as sports calendars, PowerSchool usage info, etc. Building secretaries are working on putting these together this summer.
- Staffing shortages and how we can recruit "Tell our Story" the group emphasized the positives we have in our district and what should draw new staff. Administrative team is utilizing some of the suggestions by the committee that were not currently being employed.
- Media Coordinator Many aspects of what was discussed centered around the use of the district website, social media, and having a branding campaign. The council suggested creating a position to handle the need. We are looking at current staff and their abilities as well as some long-term subs we have had with such experience. Part of the discussion also centered around having one consistent message with one media site to access. This is part of what the media coordinator would also address.
- Social Emotional Learning/Needs Post pandemic has revealed a greater need for social emotional learning for our students. The council suggested the addition of an elementary/MS counselor. They also suggested further training for our staff on SEL.
- Facility needs The council discussed the many facility upgrades (boilers, HVAC, roof, furniture, etc.) that have occurred over the past couple of years. They also discussed additional needs (windows at HS/MS updated, doors/security, stage front, parking). The Building and Grounds committee will be reviewing the list and working to address the needs of the facilities. Currently the superintendent is working with the shop class and students on completing some projects they are capable of doing. This is a win-win for the district as it promotes pride in the building as well as real life experiences for our students.
- CommUNITY Excellence in our School through commUNITY support. We are blessed with having many organizations which work to help support CUSD#15. One of the main points the council emphasized was striving towards excellence is a good goal, but having the welcoming feeling we have at Unity Schools is just as important.
ISBE has posted the revised Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Guardians of Students with Disabilities (July 2018) and the Explanation of Changes documents which can be found at: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Special-Education-Individualized-Education-Program.aspx. Updates have been completed and posted in English and all other languages on the ISPE special education webpage.
2022-2023 Calendar
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The Board approved the 2022-2023 school calendar. A pdf version
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Student Insurance Information
Student Insurance Information
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The student insurance information is now
all on-line. Here is the flyer with all the information you will need if you are interested in it. |
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Homeless Liason Information
Contact information:
Emily Voss
Counselor
(217) 936-2111
Emily Voss
Counselor
(217) 936-2111
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District Wide Calendar
In an effort to improve communication, all Unity schools will be making use of a district wide calendar. We continually update events for the school year as needed. You can find the calendar on the district website by clicking the "CALENDAR" link at the top. If you see school events missing that you would like to see us add to the calendar, please let us know.
