Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301, which serves parts of Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois, recently shared updates on its sports, recruitment efforts, and staff introductions through its official Twitter account.

On November 12, the district highlighted a key athletic event: "LUNCHTIME LINEUP: On today's menu, it's the season opener for the Boys Bowling team against Marengo. Don't forget that all home bowling matches are held at Four Seasons in Sycamore." The tweet underscored both the sporting event and its location for community members.

Later that day, Central 301 promoted job opportunities within the district by posting: " Workin’ on Wednesday! We’re growing our Central 301 team — check out this week’s featured openings: LINK: https://t.co/7HVhgl4KEA Come make a difference — and help our students reach new heights. #WeAreCentral " This message aimed to attract prospective employees interested in contributing to student development.

On November 13, the district introduced a new staff member with another tweet: " Meet Sara Van Gilder! She loves seeing her Prairie View students feel proud of their hard work & growth. When she’s not in the classroom, you can expect to find her cheering on her kids at sporting events. Welcome to Central 301! #WeAreCentral "

Central Community Unit School District 301 encompasses several schools including Central High School, Central Middle School, Country Trails Elementary School, Howard B. Thomas Grade School, Lily Lake Grade School, Prairie Knolls Middle School, and Prairie View Grade School (source). The district employs approximately 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199; about three-quarters are women. There have been no reports of teachers exceeding ten absences annually (source). Demographically, the student population is predominantly White (65.3 percent), with Hispanic (16.5 percent), Asian (12.2 percent), and Black (2.1 percent) representation (source). In 2020, per-student spending was $19,244 for a total expenditure of $84.9 million (source).