COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
2283 N. 3812th Road, P.O. Box 107, Serena, IL 60549
To:
From:
Date:
All Parents of District Students
Marty Felesena, Superintendent
May 21, 2015
OPENING OF SCHOOL INFORMATION
Registration Procedures
All students in the district are requested to register and pay fees at the Serena High School cafeteria
and not at your child’s school. The dates for registration are Tuesday, August 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 5th, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Checks should be made payable
to CUSD2. One check may cover all fees for all students you may have attending any school in the
District. Most forms needed for registration may be found on the CUSD No. 2 website at
www.unit2.net under Parents, Student Registration Information. All students must have a new
enrollment form completed every year.
In order to reduce the amount of time you will spend at registration, please complete all forms
and bring them with you to registration.
We will have laptops set up at registration so that you may pay for registration, lunch, and other fees
through the Illinois E-Pay System. The system allows you to use credit cards, bank cards, and/or
electronic checks for payment of all school-related charges.
You may contact your child’s attendance center at the following phone numbers:
 Harding Grade School (815) 792-8216
 Sheridan Grade School (815) 496-2002
 Serena Grade School (815) 496-9250
 Serena High School (815) 496-2361
New Students to the District
If your child is new to the District, please have all necessary information available for registration. This
consists of three pieces of information proving residency. Such items as a driver’s license, utility bill, or
rental agreement will be sufficient. You will need to sign a records release form so that we may have
access to your child’s records from his/her previous school. In addition, we will need some form of proof
of your child’s identity such as a birth certificate as well as medical and immunization records. Also,
please keep in mind that your child may be placed in any school in the District based on class
sizes and/or bus routes.
Mandatory Fees
Fees for students include a book rental fee, an activity fee, and a technology fee. Fees for the 20152016 school year are: Grades K-4 = $65.00, Grades 5-8 = $70.00, Grades 9-12 = $75.00. The fees
for students attending Indian Valley Vocational Center is $60.00, but the Center will have additional
fees. The activity fee provides student plan books and admission to all school sponsored sporting
events and plays free with a valid student identification card. Admission to tournaments sponsored by
or in relation to the IESA, IHSA, Little 10 and Fox Valley Conferences are not included in the activity
fees. NEW…The technology fee provides a personal technology device to each student. NEW…There
will be a $250.00 family cap on the above-mentioned fees.
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Optional Fees
The athletic participation fee for grades 4-8 is $40.00 for the first sport and $25.00 for each additional
sport. The athletic participation fee for grades 9-12 is $50.00 for the first sport and $35.00 for each
additional sport.
There is a music program participation fee for high school students of $15.00 per program. The band
instrument rental fee is $25.00 per semester.
The high school driver education fee is $175.00.
The high school parking fee will be $40.00 for student drivers. They will receive their driving
identification tag with that fee.
Breakfast/Lunch Program
A breakfast program and a lunch program are available for all students.
The cost for K-12 Student
Breakfast will be $1.50. The prices for lunch will be $2.65 for grades K-8; $2.85 for grades 9-12;
$2.75 for ala carte main course for grades 9-12; and $3.65 for adults per day. Extra milk is available
for $.35 per half-pint. Enrolling in the Illinois E-Pay system allows us to use your child’s student ID
card as a debit card to pay for their school lunch or milk. There is a bar code on the student ID card
that will be scanned when they go through the lunch line and the cost of lunch or milk will
automatically be debited from the account you establish for your child. You may pay for breakfast
and lunch daily, by the week, or by the month. Students must have money in their account in
order to eat each day. If students do not have enough money to cover their account, they will
be able to get lunch one day. Any day thereafter, they will only be able to get a peanut butter
sandwich, apple, and milk until money is placed in their account to cover for previous and
future purchases.
P.E. Locks/Uniforms
Freshman students will have a fee of $5.00 for a combination padlock for a physical education locker.
Grade school and high school PE uniform order forms will be available at registration this
year. Parents/guardians can order and pay for uniforms at registration and uniforms will be handed out
to students when school begins. There will be sample uniforms available to look at during registration
to help with choosing sizes. Prices will be $10 for shorts and $6 for shirts.
Payments (Illinois E-Pay)
Unit District 2 has initiated the capability to take electronic payments for all school charges and fees
through the Illinois E-Pay system provided by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. By doing this, we
make it more convenient for you and we expand our capability to accept fees and other school
charges.
This system allows you to use credit cards, bank cards, and/or electronic checks for payment of all
school-related charges, including food service. We can use your child’s student ID card as a debit
card by scanning the bar code on the back of the card and automatically debiting your account.
To do this, you will need to go to the E-Pay section on the Community Unit School District No. 2
website (www.unit2.net), select the fees and payments that you need to make, and enter information
similar to any online purchase (name, credit card number, address verification, etc.). Once the
transaction is complete, both you and the District will be provided with a printable receipt.
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These transactions will be entered daily into our student management system, TeacherEase. In order
to utilize this system, you must establish an account with TeacherEase. To access TeacherEase,
please go to www.teacherease.com. If you don’t have an account with TeacherEase or do not
remember your username and password, please contact your child’s school.
Physical Examinations
All students entering school for the first time (kindergartners or out-of-state), all sixth graders, and all
freshmen must have a physical examination before school begins.
Extracurricular Participants
All extracurricular participants must have a physical examination before they may participate in any
athletic practice or event. The sixth grade and/or freshman physical will suffice for the athletic physical
requirement for that year.
Immunizations/Screenings
The following immunizations are a part of the physical examination and must be completed, or if a
series of inoculations is required, a physician must certify in writing, that the series has begun.
Measles
Children enrolling in the sixth grade must provide acceptable documentation of two doses of live measles
virus vaccine, with the first dose administered not earlier than 12 months of age and the second dose no
less than one month later. If a student has been vaccinated at 12 months, but less than 15 months, that
student must receive a second dose in order to be admitted to school for the first time. A student who has
been vaccinated at 15 months or later will be considered in compliance until the time of entry into the fifth
grade.
Mumps
Children entering school at any grade level (kindergarten through 12) shall show proof of having received
two doses of live mumps virus vaccine, the first dose on or after the first birthday and the second dose no
less than four weeks (28 days) after the first dose, or other proof of immunity.
For students attending school programs where grade levels (kindergarten through 12) are not assigned,
including special education programs, proof of having received two doses of live mumps virus vaccine
shall be submitted prior to the school years in which the child reaches the ages of 5, 11, and 15.
Rubella
Children entering school at any grade level (kindergarten through 12) shall show proof of having received
two doses of live rubella virus vaccine, the first dose on or after the first birthday and the second dose no
less than four weeks (28 days) after the first dose, or other proof of immunity.
For students attending school programs where grade levels (kindergarten through 12) are not assigned,
including special education programs, proof of two doses of live rubella virus vaccine shall be submitted
prior to the school years in which the child reaches the ages of 5, 11, and 15.
Hepatitis B
Children entering the sixth grade shall show proof of having received three doses of hepatitis B vaccine,
or other proof of immunity. The first two doses shall have been received no less than four weeks (28
days) apart. The interval between the second and third doses shall be at least two months. The interval
between the first and third doses shall be at least four months. Proof of prior or current infection, if verified
by laboratory evidence, may be substituted for proof of vaccination.
Varicella
Children entering kindergarten, sixth grade, or ninth grade for the first time shall show proof of having
received two doses of varicella vaccine, the first dose on or after the first birthday and the second dose no
less than four weeks (28 days) after the first dose, or proof of prior varicella disease, or laboratory
evidence of varicella immunity.
For students attending school programs where grade levels (kindergarten through 12) are not assigned,
proof of having received at least two doses of varicella vaccine or other proof of immunity shall be
submitted prior to the school year in which the child reaches the ages of 5, 11, and 15.
Invasive
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Children under two years of age entering a child care facility or school program below the kindergarten
Pneumococcal level shall show proof of immunization that complies with the pneumococcal vaccination. Children 24
Disease
to 59 months of age who have not received the primary series of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine,
according to the recommended vaccination schedule shall show proof of receiving one dose of
pneumococcal vaccine.
Any child who has reached his or her fifth birthday shall not be required to provide proof of immunization
with pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
The requirements of this section also apply to children who transfer into Illinois child care facilities, school
programs, and schools from other states, regardless of the age or grade level at which the child transfers.
Pertussis
To address the increase in Pertussis (Whooping Cough) cases among older students, a booster
vaccination (called Tdap) is recommended for all students in grades six through twelve. Beginning in
2014, students entering sixth and ninth grades will be required to provide proof of Tdap vaccination along
with the school physical forms that are also required for these grades.
Lead
Screening
A lead screening is required for students ages 6 or below who are entering kindergarten in all
state licensed or approved schools and programs.
Diabetes
A diabetes risk assessment is a required procedure for all physical examinations.
Eye Exam
An eye examination is also a required procedure for all physical examinations.
Dental Examinations
All children in Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 6th grade of any public, private or parochial school
shall provide proof of a dental health examination. In addition, each of the children shall present proof
on the appropriate form of having been examined by a dentist before May 15 of the school year. If a
child in grade 2 or grade 6 fails to present proof by May 15 then the school may hold the child’s report
card until one of the following occurs:
1. The child presents proof of a completed dental examination;
2. The child presents proof that a dental examination will take place within 60 days after May
15; or
3. The parents obtain a waiver from the Department of Public Health or provide objection to the
dental examination on religious grounds.
The Illinois Department of Public Health shall establish a waiver for children who show an undue
burden or a lack of access to a dentist. Each public, private, and parochial school must give notice of
this dental examination requirement to the parents and guardians of students at least 60 days before
May 15 of each school year.
Bus Routes
Information on bus routes and pick-up times for the 2015-16 school year will be available during
registration (August 4th and 5th). Times may vary somewhat during the first few days of school.
School Starting Times
Serena Grade School and Sheridan Grade School begins classes at 8:10 a.m. Harding Grade School
begins classes at 8:05 a.m. Serena High School has an attendance period beginning at 8:10 a.m.
Normal dismissal time will be 3:01 p.m. for Serena Grade School and Sheridan Grade School, and
Serena High School. Harding Grade School will dismiss daily at 2:56 p.m.
Kindergarten
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The District operates an all-day kindergarten program. The kindergarten will be on the same schedule
as other grades. It is important to note for the 2015-16 school year, kindergarten students may
be assigned to any of the attendance centers in order to balance out enrollment. If you have
questions, please contact the Superintendent’s Office for more information at (815) 496-2850.
Important Dates
 Registration: Tuesday, August 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 5th,
from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. All registration will take place at the Serena High School
cafeteria. Registration fees may be paid through the Illinois E-Pay System while
registering at the High School Cafeteria.
 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 18th. Serena/Sheridan Grade Schools, Serena High
School will attend from 8:10 a.m.-3:01 p.m. Harding Grade School from 8:05 a.m.-2:56 p.m.
Please note that the first day of attendance, Tuesday, August 18th, will be a full day of
school.
 Wednesday, August 26th - 2:01 p.m. Early Dismissal
 Monday, September 7th - Labor Day -- No School
 Wednesday, September 9th - 2:01 p.m. Early Dismissal
 Wednesday, September 23rd - 2:01 p.m. Early Dismissal
 Wednesday, October 28th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
 Thursday, October 29th - Parent-Teacher Conferences
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