Byron Forest Preserve District Preschool

Kick off Halloween festivities a week early with us on Sunday, October
23rd!! 👻

Our Annual Halloween on the Prairie event co-sponsored by the Byron Park District will be from 12-4 pm!

Activities include hayrides, crafts, Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab owl and hawk demonstrations, a bounce house and more. The Byron Park District will offer paid ticketed games, an apple sling shot, and there will be a costume parade at 1 pm, so be sure to dress up!

The forest preserve will also be providing a free lunch of hot dogs, chips, and bottled water. See you there!

📍7993 N. River Road, Byron

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝘆! 🔥 We’ve got BOGO: Buy one hour, get on hour FREE bay rental happening tomorrow. Can’t make it? No worries. Secure your date night spot for this week and get ready to experience the premier golf entertainment experience everyone has been talking about.

Reserve your bay here: https://alleytrak.com/App/Client/324/

🕷TOMORROW!🕷

Not so creepy and definitely crawly, spiders are all over the prairie and we’ll be looking for signs of them on our SPIDER HUNT from 10-11:30AM. Our group will be exploring the prairie and woodland area of Jarrett Prairie Center to be on the lookout for our eight-legged friends. Learn about different species that are native to Illinois, how they help the environment with insect control, and watch for spider web design!

No registration required, just come out and join us! See you there! 🕸😁

‼️VENDORS NEEDED-ONLY 2 BOOTHS LEFT‼️
31st Annual Holiday Gift Sale on Nov. 5 from 9 am - 3 pm.

One of our favorite events of the year has openings for YOUR booth!

▪️SMALL (8’x10’) = $35
▪️LARGE (8’x12’) = $40

The event is held on November 5th, from 9am-3pm. at the Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 North River Road in Byron. Admission to the event is free.

👉 Interested in reserving a booth? EMAIL [email protected] OR CALL 815-234-8535 x224 to reserve a booth over the phone.

We can’t wait to see what you’re selling this holiday season! 😊🎁

BYRON CUSD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT

Dear Byron Community Members,
The Byron Board of Education is looking for your input! The District is currently considering allowing full time, non-resident staff members the ability to enroll their children into Byron CUSD schools as a means to attract and retain staff members. They are considering applying for the application through the State Board of Education, which would ultimately need approval by the General Assembly.

Why is the District considering this option?

This decision is being considered primarily as a means to attract and retain staff. Like most schools throughout Illinois, we are experiencing a staffing shortage. Although some positions are harder than others to fill, the District is simply not getting many applicants for our open positions (if any at all).

Has the current staffing shortage negatively affected Byron Schools?

The current shortage is affecting both our teaching staff and our support staff. The failure to find qualified staff has already impacted our ability to offer some coursework/programs at BHS (i.e. Drafting/Engineering), and it will most assuredly do so as we move forward into the coming years. From a support staff perspective, we are frequently understaffed due to the inability to find applicants.

What positions are currently open within the District?

Right now, the district is still seeking teaching and support staff to fill several positions. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please encourage them to apply for one of our openings. You may see our current open positions by visiting this link: http://www.generalasp.com/roe47/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?choosedistrict=true&district=948

Do any other districts do this in Illinois?

Yes, hundreds of other districts throughout the State of Illinois have applied for this waiver and allow non-resident staff members to enroll their children. We are one of the few school districts in Ogle County who do not offer this benefit to their staff.

Could this change negatively affect the District?

Potentially, yes. Depending on how many students enroll, it could cause classrooms/grade levels to increase slightly. This could have a financial impact to our district. Through surveying our staff, we believe approximately 30-35 additional students (K-12) could potentially be enrolled next year. Overwhelmingly our staff supports this option for district staff.

Would the district charge non-resident staff tuition to attend Byron Schools?

That is a possibility. Although most districts that apply for this waiver do not charge tuition, some districts have chosen to do so at a reduced rate.

Community Survey
To access the survey to provide your input, please visit the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJMncNuqVOBxCPg3wvY19kh0WELVC0TU2rY3h5fWpswFEOfg/viewform