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Welcome to BV!

Welcome to BV!. By Laura Nelson, Asst. Supt. Bureau Valley District #340. Consolidated 12 years ago Buda Sheffield Wyanet Walnut Manlius. School & Community. 1350 students in district (500 in 10 yr. old high school building) Primarily agricultural

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Welcome to BV!

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  1. Welcome to BV! By Laura Nelson, Asst. Supt.

  2. Bureau Valley District #340 • Consolidated 12 years ago • Buda • Sheffield • Wyanet • Walnut • Manlius

  3. School & Community • 1350 students in district (500 in 10 yr. old high school building) • Primarily agricultural • Good reputation for academics and athletics • Financial distress—12 million dollar budget with deficit of .5 million dollars this year

  4. Wind Turbine • First school in the state of Illinois • Utility savings • High school spends $150,000 annually on utility costs • Live turbine action at http://www.riroe.k12.il.us/bureauvalley/bvhs

  5. Concerns • Finances • Declining enrollments • Declining EAV • Rural problems—ag sector • Increased poverty rates & mobility • AYP with special needs students (Math scores 8th & 11th)

  6. Positives • Caring and supportive community • Variety of academic offerings • Successful athletic programs • High school building 10 yrs. old • New community fitness center • Bureau Valley District #340 http://www.riroe.k12.il.us/bureauvalley

  7. People to Know! • Agri-Business Leaders • Union Bank • Manlius Oil • Athletic Boosters • BV Foundation

  8. Welcome to "The Home of the Storm", where unity, excellence, and pride are the bywords of a school in which communities take pride!

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