Understanding School Finance

At District 96, taking care of our schools' financial health, being responsible with your tax dollars, and keeping our community informed are top priorities. Since school funding in Illinois can be tricky to navigate—and affect every community differently—we want to keep the process open and easy to understand.

The Illinois Association of School Board’s Understanding School Finance guide answers 12 key questions about how our district operates financially. Take a look to learn how our budget is created, where our funding comes from, and how we keep District 96 financially strong.

Budget Reports

Audit Reports

EIS Administrator & Teacher Compensation Report

IMRF Salary Compensation Reporting

• Public Act 97-0609 requires that within six days of approving the legal budget, school districts must post the IMRF – Salary Compensation Report, which lists the total compensation package for each employee exceeding $75,000.