District 428 Final annual report.2012

1. DeKalb Community School District #428
2012 Annual Report
School, Community, Family ...
a partnership for education

2. Our Mission:
Is to educate our students to reach their potential
while preparing them to contribute to our
global society.
Dear Community Members,
I would like to begin by thanking all of you for your continued
support of our community schools. Although we face
challenging economic times, our residents, local businesses
and families of DeKalb have placed a high value on public
education. New schools, a new hospital, a new Cancer
Center, Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee College
facility improvements, as well as a renewed downtown
DeKalb have built a foundation for a very bright future for Dear Community Members,
the City of DeKalb and DeKalb County.
This past school year was indeed a historic one for District 428.
The Board of Education, administration and staff are The successful opening of our new high school, moving Huntley
committed to improving communication, fiscal restraint, Middle School to the old high school and the conversion of
student achievement and to setting high standards for the old Huntley to Founders Elementary is a tribute to our
teaching and learning. In June the Board of Education administration, maintenance/custodial staff and our teachers.
held a retreat and established goals and priorities for the school administration to We are also appreciative of the patience from parents and
focus on during the 2012-13 school term. Those goals/priorities include: students as these multiple changes occurred.
• Improve articulation, alignment and instructional practices in order to improve The highlight of each school year is to see the pride and joy on
student achievement, the graduation rate and college career readiness. the faces of our high school graduates. We congratulate our
2012 graduates and wish them well as they embark on the next
• Create a comprehensive K-12 district-wide vision for teacher and student access
phase of their lives.
to technology that will support and facilitate student learning.
• The administration and staff will provide the Board of Education regular updates This past year the Board spent significant time working with administration to reduce
on the progress being made in student achievement and Board approved expenses. This will continue in 2012-13. In addition to school finance reform, your Board
initiatives. spent significant time focusing on curriculum enhancement. Over the next couple of
• Continue to improve communication with all stakeholders in the school and years the district will increase emphasis on reading, writing and math preparedness. We
believe this focus will only enhance the excellent educational model that is currently
community.
in place.
• Work with District 428 staff and the community to improve their understanding of
district finances. Over the next year the Board will continually seek input from parents, community
• Continue to improve community and parent engagement within the schools. members and our students on multiple issues the Board will be tackling. We welcome
and encourage your input.
Our school district and community face challenges similar to other communities
around the state; however we believe that in DeKalb we are positioning ourselves Thank you again for your investment in our students throughout District 428. Go Barbs!
to overcome the obstacles we face. In the same breath, it is exciting to see the
improvements that are taking place in our school and community. We are proud of Sincerely,
Tom Matya
our student successes, our outstanding teachers and support staff and the parents
and community members who have supported and contributed to our successes.
It is an honor and privilege to be part of the DeKalb School District and Community.
We are all looking forward to a promising and exciting 2012-13 school year. Tom Matya, District 428 Board President
Sincerely,
Dr. James Briscoe
Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent

3. NIU Partnership
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 continues to share a strong partnership with Northern Illinois
University. The goals of this partnership are to raise student achievement, improve the preparation of
future educators, partner in educational research, and share resources. Some of the initiatives already
underway are:
• The implementation of Professional Development Schools (PDS) within District 428
• A co-teaching model for teacher preparation
• NIU secondary education majors tutoring DeKalb High School students in a variety
of content areas
Board of Education Continuous School Improvement
• Multi-tiered system of supports embedded through the Response to Intervention model
Left to Right: Mike Verbic, Nina Fontana, Tracy Williams,
Cohen Barnes, Jessica Lyons, Tom Matya, Michael Lord.
• Research based curricula
• Formative Assessments
• Standards Aligned Instruction
• Data-driven decision making
• Embedded professional collaboration
Common Core State Standards Initiative
The district has begun the process of moving toward more rigorous learning standards for all students
through the adoption of the Common Core State Standards. The standards provide a clear roadmap
of learning standards K-12 for educators, parents, and students. With a focus on college and career
readiness, the standards are designed to allow students to be successful in our globalized society.
At present, 45 states, including Illinois, have adopted the Common Core State Standards. The new
standards will be fully implemented by the 2014 school year.
Parade of Flags
On September 16, 2011, the entire fifth grade from DeKalb School Employee Recognition
District gathered in front of the NIU stadium. The International Studies During the 2011—2012 school year, 121 employees were recognized for their commitment to excellence,
Department fed the students lunch while international students spoke
to groups. Students learned about a variety of cultures and countries hard work, and dedication to students. Awarded monthly, this recognition honors any employee who
and about what it means to be a global society. After lunch, students stands out by achieving and sustaining excellence through coordinated efforts in addressing the District
marched with over 200 flags, each belonging to a different country, to
the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons where they listened to international 428 Strategic Plan. Employees are nominated by any other employee and receive a certificate as well
students speak about becoming a global society. The Parade of Flags
has been in existence for over ten years. It is a partnership between as a small gift of appreciation.
DeKalb School District and NIU’s International Studies Department.

4. State Testing Results
School Board
Goals/Priorities
Goal #1: Improve articulation,
alignment and instructional practices
in K-12 Math in order to improve
student math achievement, graduation
rate and college and career readiness.
Goal #2: Create a comprehensive
K-12 district-wide vision for teacher and
Figure 1. ACT Scores (Composite Average) Figure 2. Percentage of Students Meeting student access to technology that will
AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) on the support and facilitate student learning.
PSAE (Prairie State Achievement Examination)
Goal #3: The administration and
staff will provide the Board of
Education regular updates on the
progress being made in student
achievement and Board approved
initiatives. These updates and/or
reports will be presented in clear and
precise documents, summaries and
presentations.
Goal #4: Continue to improve
Figure 3. Percentage of Students Meeting Figure 4. Graduation Rate (%) communication with all stakeholders in
AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) on the
the school and community.
ISAT (Illinois Standard Achievement Test)
Goal #5: Work with District 428 staff
to improve their understanding of the
district finances.
IASB Dinner
The Illinois Association of School Boards Kishwaukee Division Fall
Goal #6: Continue to improve
Dinner Meeting was held at DeKalb High School on October 27, 2012.
Superintendents and school boards were treated to a delicious dinner, community and parent engagement
prepared by Chartwells, and entertained by the DeKalb High School A within the schools.
Cappella choir.

5. Demographic Percentage
AP REPORT 2011-2012
Enrollment in Courses
• DHS offered 9 AP courses
• 12% of all DHS students were
enrolled in at least 1 AP course
Testing
• 146 students took 235 exams
• 65% of students enrolled in an AP
course chose to take at least 1 AP
test
• 26% took at least 2 exams
• 3% took 4 or more exams
Exam DHS Global
Calc 94% 66%
2011-2012 AP Scores Breakdown of those who tested:
• 18% of those who tested were on
Chem 21% 56%
free or reduced price lunch
Comp Gov 100% 62%
• 81% were Caucasian
Eng Lang 86% 60%
• 1% were African-American
Eng Lit 89% 57% • 9% were Hispanic
Euro Hist 54% 66% • 8% were Asian
US Gov 93% 52%
US Hist 69% 55%
Spanish 54% 72%

6. District 428 Music Department
2011-2012: Significant Achievements
& Events
District Wide
• The DHS Percussion Ensemble hosts Transformation Through Rhythm:
a Benefit Concert for Hospice services in Africa. The District 428 Harambee
Drum Club, the DHS Percussion Ensemble, the NIU Percussion Department, and
the DeKalb County Hospice collaborate to present this unique fundraising event.
(March 2012)
Elementary School
• Malta Elementary music specialist Kristine Mutchler organizes an African
Storytelling Workshop with the Old Town School of Folk Music during Fine Arts
Week. Students learn about different African cultures through dancing, singing
and listening to stories. (April 2012)
Middle School
• The Huntley Middle School Choirs score Division 1 rankings at the District IGSMA
Organization Music Contest, earning berths to the state level contest. Both the
6th grade choir and the 7th & 8th grade combined choirs earn Division 1 rankings
at the state contest as well. (April 2012)
• The Clinton Rosette 6th grade choir earns a Division 1 ranking at the District
IGSMA Organization Music Contest. The 6th grade choir advances to the state
level contest where they are also awarded Division 1 rankings. (April 2012)
• The Huntley Middle School Band Program is awarded the “Esprit de Corps Award”
at the 2012 Music in the Parks Festival in Gurnee,Illinois based on their demonstration
of school spirit and outstanding musicianship. The 7th/8th grade concert band
place 2nd in the competition with an excellent rating. (May 2012)
• The Huntley Middle School Choirs also participate at the Music in the Parks
Festival with the 6th grade choir earning an excellent rating and the 7th & 8th
grade choir earns a superior rating. The 7th & 8th grade choir is awarded the
Sweepstakes Award as most outstanding middle school chorus at the festival.
(May 2012)
DeKalb High School
• The DeKalb High School Marching Band celebrates the opening of the new
DeKalb High School facility with the 2012 Marching Band Show “Rewired.”

7. The performance is specially designed and
The National Merit
composed by Director Steve Lundin and NIU
Marching Band Professor Thomas Bough to
Scholarship Program
commemorate the opening of the new high
school. (August 2011)
• DHS hosts the Illinois Music Educators Association
District 8 Festival in the New DeKalb High School.
This marks the first time in over 10 years that a
high school has hosted the District Festival.
(November 2011)
• Twenty DHS music students are selected to
participate in the IMEA All-State Music Festival.
This places DHS among the top schools state
wide for the number of students placed in All-
State. (January 2012) Adam Bellout was named as a semi-finalist in the
• The DHS Symphonic Orchestra is accepted as a
featured performer at the IMEA All-State Music
National Merit Scholarship Competition. He is among
the highest scoring entrants in the State of Illinois. In
Celebrating 25 Years of
Festival in Peoria. DHS was one of only two
orchestras invited to perform this year. (January
early September of 2011 (about 16,000 students) or
approximately one-third of the 50,000 high scorers,
Early Learning
2012) are notified that they have qualified as Semifinalists. “Early years are learning years” is a saying that
• The DHS Jazz Ensemble competes in the supports the philosophy of the DeKalb School
District 428 Prekindergarten Program. For the past
Essentially Ellington Competition and is selected 25 years this has guided the practices of the Illinois
as one of the 15 top finalists in the country to State Board of Education funded preschool at risk
participate in the Festival at Jazz at Lincoln classrooms in our schools. This opportunity enables
Center in New York, NY. Three students receive children to achieve the short and long term benefits
from a quality program, such as higher graduation
recognition as outstanding soloists at the Festival rates for high school, less retention, better social skills,
in Lincoln Center: Ryan Earl, Max McArtor, and fewer delinquencies and college entrance.
Rinah Wilson. (May 2012)
• The DHS Mixed A Cappella Ensemble This program has a strong history in the DeKalb
community. The first grant was submitted and
Enharmonic Fusion places 2nd the Midwest
accepted in 1987, beginning services for a handful
Semifinals of the International Championships of children ages 3-5. What originated as a class of 10
of High School A Cappella in March and earns Sarah Bellout, Derek Neff, and Audrey Smith were has grown over the years to offering 180 children and
recognition for outstanding choreography and named Commended Students in the 2012 National families this opportunity each school year. During the
Merit Scholarship Program. In late September of past 25 years over 4,000 children have benefited
student arrangement (created by Harrison
2011, more than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the from a quality learning experience. This effort has
Hintzsche). The ensemble then qualifies as one approximately 50,000 high scorers receive Letters of started them on the path toward academic and
of the top 10 high schools in the country to Commendation in recognition of their outstanding social success in the years to come. The DeKalb
advance to the ICHSA Finals, and competes in academic promise. Program has also participated in the development
late April in New York, NY. (April 2012) of the Early Illinois Learning Standards, piloting the
Work Sampling System Assessment tool and served
• The DHS Varsity Choir earns a Division I rating The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an
as a model in its development of its At-Risk-Factors
including two perfect scores at the IHSA academic competition for recognition and
Synthesis Rubric.
Organizational Contest (April 2012). scholarships that began in 1955. High school students
enter the National Merit Program by taking the On May 12, from 1:00-3:00, a 25th Anniversary
• The DHS Music and Theater Departments
Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Celebration was held at DeKalb High School. Former
present “West Side Story” as the first musical to Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) and by meeting and current Pre-K students and families, as well as
be performed in the new auditorium at DeKalb published program entry/participation community families, community leaders and other
High School. (May 2012). requirements. District 428 staff members were in attendance at this
open house.

8. DeKalb High School
Athletics/Activities Annual Report
Girls Volleyball:
The team won the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Championship and the IHSA
Regional Championship. Senior Emily Bemis was named an All American, becoming the
first DHS volleyball player to win that recognition. She will attend the University of Arizona
on a volleyball scholarship. Senior Jessica Schafer will attend Middle Tennessee State and
Kendall Baum will attend South Florida College on volleyball scholarships.
Girls Basketball:
The team won the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Championship for the second year
in a row, the IHSA Regional Championship and the IHSA Sectional Championship. They
finished in the elite 8 in the state, farther than any other girls basketball team in school
history.
Girls Bowling:
They won the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Championship for the second year in a
row, the IHSA sectional bowling title and qualified for the state finals finishing 15th in state.
Senior Alyssa Mershon and Junior Jessica Eberley finished individually in the top 65.
DHS ATHLETICS:
For the second year in a row, DeKalb High School won the ALL Sports Trophy, beating out Boys Bowling:
Kaneland for the second year in a row. Head to Head in varsity sports, DeKalb defeated The boys finished up their first ever season at DHS. They placed 4th in conference and will
them 9 out of 16 times. bring back a great core of bowlers next year.
DHS Forensics: Boys Tennis:
Conference champions, regional champions and sectional champions. Junior Matt Kulma qualified for the state finals making it to the final 16 in the state.The team
had one of its most successful seasons finishing 2nd in the Conference East Division.
Girls/Boys Cross Country:
The team placed 9th in the state. Sophomore Kelsey Shrader finished in 2nd place. The
boys qualified junior Marc Dubrick to the state finals.
Boys Basketball:
The team won the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Championship. Brian Sisler was
the conference MVP for the 2011-12 season. The team also defeated Sycamore for the
Challenge Cup.
Boys Soccer:
Won the Northern Illinois Big 12 conference Championship.
Girls Soccer:
The team placed 2nd in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference and won the Barbfest cup
for the third year in a row.

9. DeKalb DeKalb Olympians
High School
Accomplishments
of Note
Illinois State Scholars - 42 in
2011; 32 in 2012
Girls Gymnastics:
The girls won the Independent Conference Championship, the New Pennies student creative arts magazine:
IHSA regional title and finished 10th in the state as a team. Senior
2010 Pacemaker Award, National Scholastic Press
Alyssa Lopez was the State All-Around Champion, the first ever
Association 2011, 2010 and 2008 Highest Award,
in school history. She won the floor exercise and placed 4th in
the vault. At the high school nationals she became the 2nd DHS National Council of Teachers of English.
gymnast in as many years to win the National Title. She is the Grant and Ross James, 2005 DeKalb High School
second All- American for DHS this year. Alyssa will be attending 2011, 2007 Pacemaker Award Finalist, National
graduates, were members of the 2012 London
the University of Iowa on a gymnastics scholarship. Scholastic Press Association
Olympics Rowing Team in the USA Men’s 8+
Boys Wrestling: 1973-2004, 2006-2010 “All-American” ranking,
Boat. The team trained for the Olympics in Rio de
The team finished 3rd in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Janeiro, Brazil and placed 4th in the competition.
National Scholastic Press Association Member,
and 2nd in the IHSA Regional. Junior Doug Johnson finished 3rd
at the IHSA State Finals at 125 lbs. and senior Evan Jones finished National Scholastic Press Association’s Hall of
in the top 8 at 130 lbs. Evan will be wrestling at Harper College Fame.
next season.
Girls Track:
The team placed 4th in conference and 2nd in the IHSA
Forensics (DHS Speech team) 2012; won 13 straight
Regional Titles (17 of the last 18), 8 consecutive
CRMS Wrestlers
Sectional Titles, and the last 8 conference titles - 2
Sectionals. Three athletes earned All-Conference Honors for the
Indoor Conference NIB XII meet in five events by placing in the years in the Upstate 8 and 4 years of the Western
top three for individual events – Jasmine Brown, Kelsey Schrader, Sun conference and 2 Northern Big 12 conference
and Danielle Dlabal. Three athletes earn All-Conference Honors championship; 2010 State Champion in Radio.
for the Outdoor Conference NIB XII meet in four events – Jasmine
Brown, Jaylaan Slaughter, and Kelsey Schrader. These same Northern Illinois Big 12 Literary Festival. Team
3 athletes qualified for the Illinois Prep Top Times Meet (indoor Conference Championship. Students written works
state) in five events. Jasmine Brown placed 2nd in the triple jump, in 7 different genres were judged by a panel of
Jaylaan Slaughter placed 5th in the 400m, and Kelsey Schrader
experts. Genres: Personal narrative, descriptive
placed 11th in the 1600m. These girls also qualified for the
sketch, dramatic scene, short fiction, personal
Outdoor State Meet at EIU where Jasmine Brown earned all-state
honors by placing 4th in the triple jump. She also placed 10th in essay, critical essay, poetry. Keynote speaker, Dirk
the long jump, Jaylaan Slaughter placed 10th in the 400m, and Johnson, former Chicago Bureau Chief for both The Clinton Rosette Middle School wrestlers won
Kelsey Schrader placed 15th in the 3200m run. Jaylaan Slaughter Newsweek and the New York Times; currently Writer the state wrestling championship in 2011 and 2012.
is signed to run on the Division I girls track and field team at NIU. in Residence at NIU.

10. DeKalb Education
Do you ever wonder how the idea for a particular
fundraising organization originates in someone’s
Foundation
mind? And specifically, for the DeKalb Education
Foundation, how does that idea develop into a successful
fundraising organization that, 25 years later, continues
to enrich the educational experiences of the students of
DeKalb School District #428?
For the DeKalb Education Foundation, or DEF, success is defined by having
dispersed over $500,000 in the form of grant requests to individual classrooms and
school programs since the Foundation’s inception in 1987.
The financial base from which the Foundation would operate began with a promise
from a local couple, who chose to remain anonymous, to donate $50,000 if DEF
could raise a matching $50,000 by December 31, 1987. With that incentive in place,
fundraising became a priority. At that time, DEF raised the necessary $50,000,
which allowed them to receive the $50,000 matching contribution. Since then, DEF
has been sustained by the continuing financial support of community members.
For the last 25 years, teachers have looked to DEF for help, and in that time, the
Foundation has broadened the educational experience for District #428 students
in countless ways. Whether it’s reading new biographies in the library, using 3D
technology software for math and science, or gaining lifelong lessons from “STAND UP!
Change Teen Statistics” at DeKalb High School, students have directly benefited from
Row one (left to right): Mary Hess, Sue Wong, Barb Pearson, Melissa Beck,
the efforts of DEF – all made possible by the valued contributions from community
Carol Naylor. Row two (left to right): Anita Zurbrugg, Jim Briscoe, Cohen
members.
Barnes, Gary Gresholdt, Melissa Gallagher, Nancy Schelkopf, Sharon Freagon,
Lindsey Engelsman
Additionally, DEF has the responsibility of awarding 8 senior scholarships. The
establishment of these scholarships, through donor designation, reflects a commitment
to the importance of education.
Through education, DEF is providing community members with an opportunity to For information about DEF,
invest themselves in the future of the students, the schools, and the community. As visit www.dekalbeducationfoundation.org
John Castle stated in 1987, “today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders.” With that in
mind, DEF proves to be a worthy investment with benefits that have the potential to
Correspondence or tax-deductible donations can be sent to:
last a lifetime.
DeKalb Education Foundation
Submitted by Nancy Schelkopf, DeKalb Education Foundation Board member P Box 412 • DeKalb, Il 60115
.O.

11. DeKalb
District #428
Lives Well!
A Day Made
Better Left to Right: Kim Posega, Caroln Vaughn
Amanda Anderson, Jefferson’s Reading Specialist,
was honored by Office Max as a treasured teacher
at Jefferson. They presented her with a certificate, Wirtz Award
DeKalb District #428 is an active member of “Live Healthy
flowers and $1000.00 worth of various office supplies
for her to use with her students. She was selected Winners
DeKalb County,” a county-wide committee dedicated to
because she dedicates so much of her energies
to serve Jefferson’s diverse population of students
promoting good nutrition and physical activity. As part of
our efforts, we have collaborated with NIU, Kishwaukee and she provides support to all of Jefferson’s staff
Brooks Elementary Teachers
Community Hospital, the Kishwaukee YMCA, the DeKalb through her work on the BLT and the PBIS Green are Recipients of the 2012
County Health Department and the University of Illinois Team. She was instrumental in creating their Parent
Extension to provide CATCH lessons within every pre- Resource Room, which has increased positive,
Wirtz Award for Excellence in
kindergarten through fifth grade classroom. CATCH, parent involvement and she facilitates Jefferson’s Education
Coordinated Approach to Child Health, combats childhood
Reading is Fundamental Program and additional
obesity through lessons on making good nutritional
Title One events.
choices and staying active. Each lesson at school has an The Wirtz Award recognizes District 428 staff member(s)
accompanying message to parents.
for distinguished service and dedication to educating
In addition to the supplies given to Mrs. Anderson,
the children in our district. Brooks Elementary school
This collaborative relationship with our community agencies Office Max provided Jefferson with $700.00 worth of
teachers Kim Posega and Carolyn Vaughn were the
is just another way that DeKalb District #428’s Wellness various supplies to use with our students, including
co-recipients of the 2012 Wirtz Award. In the many
Committee serves its students and employees. several digital cameras!
nomination letters from colleagues, Kim and Carolyn
were lauded for their mastery at differentiating
?
This is part of Office Max’s campaign called, “A
instruction for their students, their innovative and
Day Made Better.” They made these presentations
reflective approach to teaching, and their willingness
to 1000 teachers all over the United States. We are
Did You Know proud that one of the recipients is right here at
Jefferson School!
to collaborate and share professional resources with
their colleagues. As one nomination stated, “Mrs.
Vaughn and Mrs. Posega demonstrate how good
teachers become superb educators and mentors
District 428 students through thoughtful, deliberate collaboration.”
received:
• 4 National Merit Scholars
• 190 seniors received scholarships

12. FACTS AT A GLANCE
Buildings Address Administration Phone Enrollment
Communities Served
DeKalb, Cortland, and Malta Brooks Elementary (EC-5) 3225 Sangamon Rd., DeKalb Ms. Shahran Spears,Principal 754-9936 311
(108.3 square miles) Cortland Elementary (K-5) 370 E. Lexington Ave., Cortland Ms. Kim Lyle, Principal 754-2360 530
Ms. Jennifer Hilliard, Asst. Principal
District #428 Education Center
901 South Fourth Street | DeKalb, IL 60115 Founders Elementary (K-5) 821 South Seventh St., DeKalb Ms. Gina Greenwald, Principal 754-3800 616
(815) 754-2350 | Fax: (815) 758-6933 Ms. Kristin Smith, Asst. Principal
Jefferson Elementary (PreK-5) 211 McCormick Dr., DeKalb Ms. Cristy Meyer, Principal 754-2263 278
E-mail Addresses
(name)@dist428.org Lincoln Elementary (K-5) 220 East Sunset Pl., DeKalb Mrs. Anna Hoyou, Principal 754-2212 320
(name = first name.last name) Littlejohn Elementary (PreK-5) 1121 School St., DeKalb Mr. Jay Redmond, Principal 754-2258 337
District Website Malta Elementary (K-5) 5068 State Rte. 38, Malta Mr. Troy Miller, Principal 825-2081 314
http://dist428.org Tyler Elementary (EC, Pre-K-5) 1021 Alden Circle, DeKalb Ms. Andria Mitchell, Principal 754-2389 209
Clinton Rosette Middle School (6-8) 650 North First Street, DeKalb Mr. Tim Vincent, Principal 754-2226 605
Daily Time Schedule Ms. Brooke Condon, Asst. Principal 754-2226
Education Center 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Huntley Middle School (6-8) 1515 South Fourth St., DeKalb Dr. Roger Scott, Principal 754-2241 735
Ms. Latricia Dawkins, Asst. Principal 754-2241
K-5 Buildings 8:45 am - 3:30 pm
DeKalb High School (9-12) 501 West Dresser Rd., DeKalb Ms. Tamra Ropeter, Principal 754-2100 1634
6–8 Buildings 7:45 am - 2:30 pm Ms. Valerie Bilek, Asst. Principal 754-2103
9–12 Building 7:45 am - 2:45 pm Dr. Jennie Hueber, Asst. Principal 754-2117
Mr. Sean Chamberlain, Dean 754-2130
Early Childhood (Brooks) Hours vary Mr. Aaron Osborne, Dean 754-2103
Pre-K Program – Littlejohn, Mr. Bryon Houy, Director of Activities and Athletics 754-2116
Jefferson & Tyler Hours vary K-12 Enrollment: 5889 Pre–K & E/C Enrollment: 232 Totals as of 9/12: 6,121
Administration Program Coordinators Directors
Dr. James Briscoe, Superintendent Ms. Lisa Gorchels, Special Education Coordinator Mr. Tom Crouch, Director,
Dr. Douglas Moeller, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum (special programs) 754-2222 Kishwaukee Education Consortium (KEC) 825-2000
& Student Services Mr. Brandon Royer, Special Education Coordinator (high school) Dan Aukst, Director, Ombudsman Program
Ms. Andrea Gorla, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance 754-2289 304C N. 6th St., DeKalb 754-5106
Ms. Connie Rohlman, Director of Human Resources Leslie Berg, Media Director 754-2135 Ms. Tammy Carson, Facility Operations Manager
Mr. Chris Wild, Music Coordinator 754-2100 754-2951
Ms. Jessica Stewart, Director of Student Services
Ms. Jill McCormick, Music Coordinator 754-3800
Mr. Brian Tobin, Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Katie Davis, Pre-Kindergarten Screening Coordinator 754-2361
Board of Education Ms. Amy Crook, Bilingual Coordinator 754-2358 Chartwells Food Service
Mr. Tom Matya, President (2011-2015) Dr. Kelly Summers, Coordinator for 3TM, Assessment Doyle Forester, Director, Chartwells Food Service
& Research 754-2953 Ms. Carol Warren, District Assistant Director
Mr. Tracy Williams, Vice-President (2011-2015)
Ms. Diane Durin, Literacy Specialist 754-2282 Paola Boeder, Donna Cerny
Mr. Cohen Barnes, Secretary (2011-2015)
Food Service (754-2162)
Mr. Mike Verbic (2009-2013) Transportation Service
Mr. Michael Lord (2009-2013) First Student: 748-2901
Ms. Jessica Lyons (2009-2013) Ms. Ellen Hoyle, Branch Manager
Ms. Nina Fontana (2011-2015) Ms. Brenda Jergens, Transportation Liaison (754-2199)

13. Awards Received by the DeKalb
YMCA Family Night School District Business & Finance
The YMCA opened their doors on a couple of Sunday nights for Department
DeKalb District #428 families only. During the evening, families traveled
through stations where they played and learned about Positive Behavior
and Intervention Systems (PBIS). Association of School Business Officials International
The Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
is presented to
DeKalb Community Unit School District #
428
For Its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011
The CAFR has been reviewed and met or exceeded
ASBO International’s Certificate of Excellence standards
Ange-loic Keleba plays Wii while Ali Hassan The Martinez-Esquivel family enjoy a game
and Hunter Leman play fooseball! of Hi-Ho Cherrio together.
Brian L. Mee, SFO, RSBA John D. Musso, CAE, RSBA
President Executive Director
The Annual Multicultural Night The Board of Education recognized Ms. Andrea Gorla,
Assistant Superintendent for Business & Finance, and Ms.
at Jefferson School. Cynthia Carpenter, Financial Accounting Manager, for
receiving a Certificate of Achievement from the Government
Finance Officers Association for their comprehensive annual
financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. The
Families celebrate their cultures
Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition
through food, clothes and
in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and
activities on this special night at
its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
Jefferson. Children and parents
government and its management.
“travel through the world”
learning about the different The Business Department also received a Certificate of
cultures found at Jefferson and Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the
throughout DeKalb. Association of School Business Officials International for their
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2011. This is presented to government units
whose comprehensive annual a financial report (CAFR)
achieves the highest standards in government accounting
and financial reporting.

14. DeKalb Community Unit
The Board and administration make it a District #428 Finance
high priority to review the fiscal health of the
district to ensure they can maintain the integrity of the
programs offered to our students. Key areas of concern are
unfunded mandates, increasing population of English language
learners, growing special education student needs and the
increasing health benefit costs, decreasing investment earnings,
decreases in state funding and the overall impact of these The district received $19 million in March, 2011, and the remaining balance
unprecedented economic conditions. Over the past three years the of $2 million was received in January, 2012. Additionally, the committee’s
district has identified over $5.6 million dollars of budget reductions. main focus will be assisting the district in establishing baseline assumptions
used in the financial forecasting model. In the model developed by PMA the
For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011, the district received Certificates of FFAC Committee will review various scenarios for the 5 year projection of the
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the International Association of School district’s budget, including the forecasted outcome of the fund balance. After
Business Officials and the Government Finance Officers Association for its Comprehensive a baseline is developed and the assumptions are identified the document
Annual Financial Reports (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of moves on to the School Board for their review. The School Board then uses this
recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting,and its attainment model to prioritize the allocation of funds to educational programs, staffing,
represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR supplies and equipment. The financial model also allows them to set budget
has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including parameters for the district administration.
demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story
and motivate potential user and user groups to read the CAFR. Overall, the district is in sound financial condition. However, as with other
districts in the State of Illinois, annual operations are negatively affected by
The district finances are monitored through such means as monthly financial reports to the the state’s school funding policies. The use of “tax caps” limits the annual
Board of Education, the annual budget process and long term financial projections which are amount of a district’s primary revenue source by essentially limiting annual
updated several times throughout the year. For the past 7 out of 8 years the district earned the property tax revenue increases to the lesser of 5% or Consumer Price Index
highest financial recognition through the statewide financial profile score. In 2010 it received (CPI) factor plus a factor for new property added to the district’s community.
financial review due to the bonds which have been issued for the referendum building In this somewhat complicated formula, with property values on a steady
projects. As a result of the district’s efforts to maintain a balanced budget, along with their decline, it is rapidly pushing the tax rates to the maximum limit the district will
internal controls and policies, they have been awarded an improved bond rating in 2010 by be able to levy, thereby reducing the tax dollars in future years the district will
Moody’s and Standard and Poor’s to a Aa2/AA- bond rating. be able to access. In addition, property tax revenues are further reduced
by assessment refunds from prior years and appeals. Historically, revenue
The Board of Education has established the Finance Facilities Advisory Committee (FFAC) increases are not matching the higher increases in primary expenses of a
which consists of community members, representatives from each union group, administrators district such as salaries, health benefits, and commodity-based operating
and two school board members. This committee is a combination of the Community Financial costs, such as utilities. As this trend continues, the financial stresses are
Advisory Committee (CFAC) and the Facilities Planning Committee (FPC). Both these becoming more difficult to respond to.
committees were instrumental in the successful passage of the building referendum in 2008.
Now that the construction projects related to the referendum are substantially complete,
these committees have been combined. The initial priority of this committee is develop
a plan regarding how to allocate the construction grant dollars received from the
Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB). In March, 2011, the district was
awarded $21 million in CDB grant funds from the State of Illinois.

15. ue for the Year Ended June 30, 2011
$ 43,065,738
$ General State Aid
30,357,638 .01% 2.5%
State Revenue Sources for the Year Ended June 30, 2011
$ 9,732,343
Operating Expenditures by Object
0.7% $
Total Operating Revenue $ State Construction Grant Proceeds
4,906,5903.2%
Grants and Categorical Payments
$
6,584,108
14,041,187 3.4%
1.1%
Local Revenue Sources
ue for the Year Ended June 30, 2011 78,329,966
$ Total State Sources $ 30,357,638 5%
Property Tax Receipts $40,254,119
Corp. Personal Property Operating Expenditures by Function for the Year Ended June 30, 2011
6.3% Replacement Tax
Investment Income
$1,385,376
$51,009
14.5%
State Revenue Sources for the Year Ended June 30, 2011 Student Fees/Food Service
General State Aid 93.5% $ Payments
9,732,343 $1,088,367 57.2%
Other Local Revenue Instruction
$286,867 18.8% $ 34,610,895
Grants and Categorical Payments $ 6,584,108
State Construction Grant Proceeds $ 14,041,187
Total Local Sources Support Services
$43,065,738 $ 25,729,059
Total State Sources $ 30,357,638 Community Services $ 160,750
Payment to Other Districts & Gov't Units
Salaries $ 2,877,296
$36,422,065
Debt Service Benefits
Purchased Services
$ 300,325
$11,952,720
$9,253,384
State Revenue Sources for the Year Ended June 30, 2011 Total Supplies & Materials $ 63,678,325
$2,169,473
General State Aid $ 9,732,343 Revenue Sources
State Capital Outlay $679,154
Other Objects $3,201,529
Grants and Categorical Payments 32.1%$ 6,584,108
Total $63,678,325
State Construction Grant Proceeds 46.3% June 30, 2011 14,041,187
Federal Revenue Sources for the Year Ended $ General State Aid $9,732,343
38.8% 55%
Total State Sources
National School Lunch Program
Title Grants
$$ 30,357,638 Categorical Payments
Grants and
1,154,408
$
$6,584,108
1,255,509 Construction Grant Proceeds
State $14,041,187 Operating Expenditures by Function
Stimulus Program (ARRA) 21.7% $ 1,118,269 State Sources
Total $30,357,638
Special Education $ 1,367,768
4.5% 0.5%
Other Federal Revenue $ 10,636 0.3%
Total Federal Sources $ 4,906,590
Dekalb District 428
History Revenue, Expenditures, and Fund Balance
0.2%
Education, O&M, Transportation, IMRF, Working Cash (Operating Funds)
Federal Revenue Sources for the Year Ended June 30, 2011
Audited Balances and Projected FY11-12 through FY13-14 Cash/
National School Lunch Program $ 1,154,408
Surplus/ Construction RevenueAcc
Federal Modified Sources 54.4%
Title Grants $ 1,255,509
Fiscal Year Revenue Expenditures Program (ARRA)
Stimulus
(Deficit) Transfers $
Grant
1,118,269
Restatement Fund Balance 40.4%
2006 49,288,824 47,245,918
Special Education
2,042,906 169,855 1,367,768
$
0 -18,508,238$1,154,408 10,045,477
National School Lunch Program
2007 52,474,758 52,052,919 Revenue 421,839 23.5%
Other Federal 27.9% $ 0 10,636 Grants
Title 0 $1,255,509 10,467,316
Local Sources
2008 57,824,161 $43,065,738
57,620,876
Total Federal Sources 203,285 245,000 4,906,590
$ 0
Stimulus Program (ARRA) $1,118,269 10,915,601
2009 60,642,586 62,036,394 -1,393,807 320,684 0
Special Education $1,367,768 9,842,479
State Sources
2010 63,983,302 $30,357,638
63,394,132 589,170 0 0
Other Federal Revenue
Instruction
$10,636 10,431,649
$34,610,895
25.6% Support Services $25,729,059
2011
Federal Sources 64,288,779 63,678,325
$4,906,590 610,454 22.8% 0 14,041,187
Total Federal Sources $4,906,590 25,083,290
s for the Year Ended June 30, 2011
Community Services $160,750
2012 66,102,587 67,147,737 -1,045,150 0 2,115,687 26,153,827 PROJECTED
Payment to Other Districts & Gov’t Units $2,877,296
Total Operating Revenue
2013 67,134,066 $78,329,966
69,513,944 -2,379,878 0 0 23,773,949 PROJECTED
Debt Service $300,325
ts 2014 69,076,209 $ 40,254,119
71,801,045 -2,724,836 0 0 21,049,114 PROJECTED
Total $63,678,325
rty Replacement Tax Federal$ 1,385,376
Note: In FY2006, changed accounting method from Sources for theModified Accrual 30, 2011
Revenue Cash Basis to Year Ended June Basis
National School Lunch Program $ 1,154,408
Title $ History Revenue, Expenditures, and Fund
Grants 51,009 $ 1,255,509 Balance
!"s$%r'
%)
O+,ra.n0
R,2,n3,,
E6+,ns,
and
F3nd
9a:an;,
Service Payments $ 1,088,367 (Ed,
O&M,
Trans.,
IO&M, Trans., IMRF, WC)
Stimulus Program (ARRA) $ MRF,
WC)
(Ed,
1,118,269
Special Education $ 1,367,768
e 80,000,000
$ 286,867
Other Federal Revenue $ 10,636
Total Federal Sources $ 4,906,590
70,000,000
$ 43,065,738
60,000,000
Revenue
50,000,000
40,000,000
Expenditures
30,000,000
Fund Balance
20,000,000
10,000,000
0
2006
2006
Revenue
2007
2007
2008
Expenditures
2008
2009
Fund
Balance
2009
2010
2010
2011
2011
2012
2012
2013 2014
**************PROJECTED**************
2013
2014

16. 901 South 4th Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
DeKalb Community School District #428
901 South 4th Street • DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815.754.2350 | En Espanol: 815.754.2102 | Fax: 815.758.6933
www. dist428.org
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