Lake County Gazette

At its regular meeting on September 22, 2025, the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education recognized Collinsville High School senior Sara McChristian. McChristian was honored for her selection to the 2025-26 Illinois State Board of Education Student Advisory Council. She is one of 21 students statewide chosen to represent student perspectives on education issues.

Collinsville High School Principal Bobby Wright introduced McChristian during the meeting. She received a certificate of recognition signed by Board President Gary Peccola and Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich.

The Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 serves schools in Madison and St. Clair counties, including Caseyville Elementary School, Collinsville High School, Collinsville Middle School, Dorris Intermediate School, Jefferson Elementary School, John A. Renfro Elementary School, Kreitner Elementary School, Maryville Elementary School, Summit Elementary School, Twin Echo Elementary School, and Webster Elementary School (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 418 teachers with an average salary of $60,392 before pension contributions; women make up 81 percent of teachers while men account for 19 percent. No teacher in the district had more than ten absences in a school year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

The district’s student body 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 fiscal year 2020, the district spent $16,872 per student for a total expenditure of $104 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

"She is one of 21 students chosen from across the State of Illinois to provide a student voice on matters pertaining to education."

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