Lake County Gazette

Students in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 will have a half-day of attendance on Friday, September 19. The early dismissal is scheduled so teachers can participate in in-service professional development during the afternoon.

The district, which includes schools such as Caseyville Elementary School, Collinsville High School, and Dorris Intermediate School, serves both Madison and St. Clair counties. More information about the district's schools can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

Also taking place this weekend is the annual Italian Fest in Uptown Collinsville on September 19 and 20. The event features fundraisers run by student groups, booster clubs, and community organizations. These activities provide funding for many Kahok clubs, teams, and charitable programs that benefit local schools.

The Italian Fest Parade will begin at 4:00 pm at Hesperia and Main Streets before turning onto Seminary and running along Clay Street back to Hesperia. The district's bands are scheduled to march in the parade.

This year's grand marshal is Theresa Billy, a former teacher and school board member with Collinsville Community Unit School District 10.

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 418 teachers with an average salary of $60,392 before pension contributions; 81 percent are women and 19 percent are men. No teachers have more than ten absences per year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The student population is composed of approximately 56 percent White students, 14.1 percent Black students, 24.1 percent Hispanic students, and 0.5 percent Asian students (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In 2020, the district spent $16,872 per student for a total expenditure of $104 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).