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Cary District 26
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Numerous races have more ballot spots than candidates
Jan 11, 2015 5:30 AM - Scott Coffey is the only candidate for three seats on the Cary Elementary District 26 school board. "We have two incumbents who aren't running for re-election, and no one else in the community has put their name in the hat yet," Coffey said. The lack of competition isn't unique. Several suburban races have fewer candidates than available seats. -
Overall improvement in Fox Valley schools
Oct 31, 2014 5:30 AM - For the second year, Fox Valley school districts saw modest gains, and significant dips in standardized test scores. Yet, educators at the two largest school districts say their students are "improving" in the areas of mathematics and reading per a new "growth" score assigned to each district based on the progress of individual students. Judging a school's performance by test scores alone is no longer the primary measure, said Laura Hill, assessment and accountability director for Elgin Area School District U-46. -
Best and worst on Fox Valley report cardsOct 31, 2014 5:30 AM - A majority of Fox Valley high schools saw an increase in their ACT composite scores, according to 2014 Illinois Report Card data released today. Only 10 of 23 high schools scored at or above the state average score of 22.2 for the college entrance exam. The best among them was Kaneland, which improved the most going from 21.1 to 22.2. Geneva High School maintained the highest ACT score at 24.2.
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Dist. 26 finance director accepts award, ends tenure in CaryMay 29, 2013 5:19 PM - When T. Ferrier joined Cary Elementary District 26 as its finance director in 2009, describing the district as financially troubled would be an understatement. The district was on the brink of state takeover because of its borrowing habits. But Ferrier accepted a prestigious financial reporting award on behalf of the district last week, a high note that will end her tenure in Cary. She will leave District 26 in June for her new position as superintendent of finance in Crystal Lake Area High School District 155.
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Three newcomers, one incumbent to lead Cary schools
Apr 9, 2013 10:59 PM - Three newcomers will be joining the Cary School District 26 board of education. The district is working to phase back in art, music and physical education classes that were cut in the midst of a financial crisis that almost included state takeover. -
District 26 race candidates passionate on a range of topics
Mar 28, 2013 9:55 AM - Finances, accountability, communication and teamwork are common themes in a campaign that brings eight candidates six newcomers to a race for four open seats in Cary School District 26. Board president Chris Spoerl is not running for re-election. Incumbents Julie Jette and Floyd Myers seek an additional term against Christopher Christensen and Josh Howell, who have teamed up in the race, Bradley Slavik and a slate of three District 26 Parents with a Voice members Jennifer Crick, Scott Epstein and Bruce Ritter. -
Cary school district shows progress, earns financial reporting awardMar 25, 2013 4:20 PM - Cary District 26 officials have new affirmation of their work cleaning up the district's finances. The district received a certificate of excellence in financial reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International -- a feat finance director T. Ferrier said proves the toughest years are behind them. For almost a decade the district spent about $2 million more than it took in, according to Ferrier, which put District 26 on the state's watch list and ultimately threatened the schools with state takeover. "We're finally to the point where we're past all that," Ferrier said.
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Endorsements: Christensen, Howell, Jette, Myers for Cary Dist. 26 school boardMar 18, 2013 4:54 PM - The Daily Herald endoses Christopher Christensen, Josh Howel, Julie Jette and Floyd Myers for Cary District 26 Board of Education.
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Josh Howell: Candidate Profile
Feb 22, 2013 6:25 PM - Candidate information for Josh Howell, running for Cary District 26 School Board (4-year Terms) -
Bradley Slavik: Candidate ProfileFeb 22, 2013 6:25 PM - Candidate information for Bradley Slavik, running for Cary District 26 School Board (4-year Terms)
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