District Information
On May 8, 1948, voters approved the formation of a school
district that is today legally
known as Community Unit School District No. 5, McLean and
Woodford Counties, Illinois. The district includes 11 congressional
townships and serves parts of Bloomington, all of Carlock,
Hudson, Normal, and Towanda and rural areas surrounding
each of these communities.
Unit 5 employs 1,844 full and part time staff members (certified
and educational support personnel) to educate over 12,957
students. One hundred forty-six buses transport students
more than 1 million miles a year. The district consists
of more than 200 square miles, with 15 elementary, 3 junior
high, and 2 high school buildings.
Our 2009-2010 operating budgets total $132,074,135. Unit
5’s assessed valuation is over $1.8
billion.
A Citizens Advisory Council assists the Board in researching
issues and securing advice from the parents and citizens
of the district.
Growth and change have been issues constantly facing the
school system. Other constants are the pride in Unit 5,
the pursuit of quality public education by "working together,"
and keeping...
"Children First"
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