Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301, which serves Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois, recently used its official social media account to highlight fall events, introduce a new staff member, and recognize National School Psychology Week.

On November 2, the district posted: "From harvest festivals to family nights, fall is full of opportunities to connect. Our Digital Bulletin Board keeps all the flyers and events in one place. https://t.co/hRngBFfhfR #WeAreCentral https://t.co/qv7VVd5U8p"

The following day, on November 3, the district introduced a teacher at Central High School: " Meet Aparna Sunder, Biology & Chemistry Teacher at Central High School! She’s all about making a difference daily and experimenting with new ideas. Weekends mean cooking, family time, and music — with a little recipe browsing on the side. #WeAreCentral #NewCrew25 https://t.co/hXum5WDVTS"

Later that same day, the district acknowledged school psychologists during National School Psychology Week: " It’s National School Psychology Week! This week we celebrate our incredible school psychologists, whose care, expertise, and collaboration help students grow, staff succeed, and families feel supported. Thank you for everything you do. #WeAreCentral https://t.co/3d84ijxhAL"

Central Community Unit School District 301 includes several schools such as Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School. The district represents Kane and DeKalb counties (source). According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education (source), it employs 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199; approximately 77.7 percent are women while 22.3 percent are men. No teachers have more than ten absences per year.

Demographically, the student population is composed of 65.3 percent White students, 16.5 percent Hispanic students, 12.2 percent Asian students, and 2.1 percent Black students (source). In fiscal year 2020, spending per student was $19,244 for a total expenditure of $84.9 million (source).