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Central Office

1335 Franklin Grove Road

Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 284-7722

FAX (815) 284-8576

Dixon High School

300 Lincoln Statue Drive

Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 284-7723

FAX (815) 284-4297

Reagan Middle School

620 Division Street

Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 284-7725

FAX (815) 284-1711

Jefferson Elementary

800 Fourth Avenue

Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 284-7724

FAX (815) 284-0435

Lincoln Elementary

501 Lincoln Avenue

Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 284-7726

FAX (815) 284-1305

Washington Elementary

703 East Morgan Street

Dixon, IL 61021

(815) 284-7727

FAX (815) 284-0440

LCSEA

1335 Franklin Grove Road
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
FAX (815) 284-9680

District

Budget Reductions

There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the DHS Auditorium to explain to the staff and the public the plans for budget reductions for the coming school year.

At their last meeting, the Board of Education was presented a general overview of how we plan to cut spending primarily in the Education Fund. Spending needs to be reduced in the neighborhood of $1.6 million, this determination is based upon this year’s revenue levels. If the District were to receive less revenue from the State (a distinct possibility) that number would need to be revised. Cuts are being recommended throughout the District.

Q&A on the Budget

It is the intent of the Administration of the Dixon Public Schools to keep the public and staff as informed as possible. This Question & Answer forum has been established to provide accurate answers and information to the questions that are being asked.

Please send your questions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Question: Will there be cuts in non-educational programs such as the sport programs to help keep a quality education for our children? I know the Booster Club is active and generates much revenue for the programs, and that the parents pay fees for their children to play sports, does this cover the entire sports budget? If not how much does the District pay to keep these programs and could some of it be better used to help keep education programs?

Answer: Lower level programs are being looked at as places to reduce costs. The booster clubs do an excellent job of raising funds, but their efforts do not cover the entire cost of our Musical, Drama, or athletic programs.

MAP Testing

Friday, February 19 2010 14:31

During the weeks of March 8^th through March 26^th, 2010, your child will take tests called Measures of Academic Progress ^TM (MAP). The purpose of MAP tests is to determine your child’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of reading and math. Your child will be taking the tests on a computer.

MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. And with MAP tests, we can administer shorter tests and use less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your child’s growth. Over the next few days, your child will spend a total of about two hours over a two day period completing these tests. Each building has set up their own testing schedules. If you are interested in finding out when your child will be tested, please check with your child’s principal.