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truly validates that we have been spending the money where
it makes a difference, which is in the classroom.”
In recent years, Williams said, Queen Bee SD #16 has
expanded its instructional coaching model and invested in a
high-quality curriculum, among other things. That work has
made a difference in improving academic scores, he said.
An additional revenue stream to support those efforts helps
ensure the district can continue to provide the necessary
supports for kids, he added.
“It’s providing extra security for us and, hopefully, will help
us expand our instructional coaching, particularly in the area
of math,” Williams said. “This money really does matter and
make a difference for us.”
Enrollment: 1,777 FY18: $452,064
Type: preK–8
FY19: $330,836
Evidence-Based Funding is serving a different role in Queen
Bee SD #16 than other districts with more limited resources.
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Williams said the main role the
new state funding formula has served is to “validate and
protect” the work currently being done to improve student
achievement in the district.
“I really appreciate the framework and design of EBF
formula,” Williams said. “It’s research supported, so for us, it
Queen Bee SD #16
Northeastern Super Region
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cont’d.
We see early childhood as a long-term intervention that is a good use of the funds.
We can really sustain a program like this because of EBM.
— Dr. Ehren Jarrett, Rockford Public Schools #205