Lebanon CUSD #9

School District Lebanon CUSD #9 Board Member Vacancy Lebanon CUSD #9 is accepting applications to fill a vacancy resulting from a resignation. The term will be from the date of appointment through April 2029 elections. At LCUSD #9, we believe that education should take place in a fully inclusive environment with equal opportunities for all students and promote high expectations and academic success. This success will be accomplished by the dedicated staff which provides 21st Century skills through academics, social and emotional learning, and physical and multicultural skills. Applicants for the School Board vacancy must be, on the date of election or appointment: + a United States Citizen + at least 18 years of age + a registered voter + a resident of Illinois and the District for at least one year immediately preceding the election. For at least one year immediately preceding the appointment, a School Board Member must: + Be a registered voter. + Not be a child sex offender. + Not hold another incompatible public office. + Not have a prohibited interest in any contract with the District. + Not hold certain types of prohibited State or federal employment. Applicants should show familiarity with the Board's policies regarding general duties and responsibilities of a School Board and a School Board member, including fiduciary responsibilities, conflict of interest, ethics and gift ban. The Board's policies are available on the District website > Documents/Forms > Board of Education > Board Policies. Resumes may be submitted to Dr. Allison Gaubatz at agaubatz@lcusd9.org beginning April 29 thru May 16, 2025.

Reminder that we will recognize our 8th grade track athletes, 8th grade soccer athletes and their parents tomorrow(Wednesday) at 1/2 of the home soccer game, approximately at 4:00. If the game gets rained out, we will move 8th grade night to Monday May 5th at 1/2 time of the last jh soccer home game, approximately 4:00

Tonight HS Baseball plays at Grizzly Stadium at 6:00 vs New Athens. Tickets are $5.00, looks like a break in the rain will let us get the game in. You can buy tickets online. The athletes would appreciate your support. https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=1899&SponsorID=18766&EventID=351138

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Greyhounds did great at Track Regional Sat, the boys team placed 3rd & the girls team placed 5th. State Qualifiers Aleyda Bennett 100m & 110 hurdles, Alex Okal high jump, shot put, 4x200 relay, Zander DeMello long jump, 200m, 4x200 relay, high jump, 100m, Ava Garbe 800M, Amjad Adams 200 relay, Manny Williams 200 relay

Change in our baseball schedule for the upcoming week. We have secured 2 umpires for tomorrow so we are moving Thursday's game at New Athens to Monday at Lebanon. This move is due to possible weather issues midweek this week. We will start it at 4:30 Reminder we will also play New Athens on Tuesday(weather permitting) at Grizzlies stadium at 6:00. Tickets are $5, come support your Greyhounds

2nd-4th graders get signed-up for Soccer Intramurals! Go to lcusd9.org, click Soccer Intramurals to fill out form. $30 for 5 sessions. Dates: May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 on the Soccer field (if rain, elem. gym). Sign-up & payments must be made by Wed., April 30. Questions email Lori Reinneck at lreinneck@lcusd9.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 25-26 SY Posted: 4-25-25 If you are interested, please send cover letter and resume' to Dr. Matt Noyes at lhardy@lcusd9.org. Position will remain open until filled. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate Illinois Licensure Superior work habits and ethics Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to work well with administration, faculty, students and parents Ability to perform duties as outlined ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Acts as a case load manager for IEP Participates in IEP meetings as requested Prepares to share student progress, as well as recommend program goals and objectives. Implement and oversee the management of and compliance with students’ IEPs Modifies the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Communicates expectations for high levels of learning by students. Regularly assess students’ knowledge and skills. Specifies lesson purposes and learning objectives and tailors to students’ IEPs Provides learning tasks of appropriate difficulty level for the students. Relates new content to previously presented material and to students’ prior knowledge. Teaches clearly, audibly, precisely and fluently while keeping to the topic. Instructs with a variety of methods: lecture, modeling, demonstrating, experimenting, role playing, eliciting. Teaches accurate principles, concepts, rationale, and applications as well as specific content. Provides students with immediate feedback on their learning, performance, and progress. Requires students to recall, explain, compare, contrast and evaluate information. Provides students with immediate and appropriate feedback on their learning, performance and progress. Re-teaches as necessary. Summarizes the main points of the lesson, brings closure, and explains what will be taught next. Encourages student input for improvement of instruction. B. ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS Establishes procedures for routine classroom management matters, communicates those procedures to students, and elicits feedback from students regarding their understanding of those procedures. Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development. of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory Prepares and completes lesson plans at least the week prior to delivering the instruction and ensures substitute folders are current and include, at a minimum, lesson plans, seating charts, classroom rules/procedures and other information the Building Principal requires. Distributes materials and supplies necessary for an instructional lesson in a timely manner. Teaches socially acceptable behavior. Starts students on tasks quickly and assures efficient transitions between activities. Maintains a high level of time-on-task for all students. Monitors student behavior continuously, encouraging appropriate behavior and addresses inappropriate behavior. Perform tort risk management duties as set forth in the District’s Risk Management Plan, including identifying and implementing techniques to reduce liability exposure and to monitor the effectiveness of the implemented techniques while overseeing the District’s compliance with special education issues, and other tort duties that may be assigned C. PERSONAL QUALITIES Interacts with students in a mutually respectful manner. Expresses verbal enthusiasm for the lesson and student participation. Praises students for learning accomplishments, on-task behaviors and appropriate conduct. Gives all students opportunities to ask questions, contribute, and otherwise participate in class activities D. PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR Teaches the approved curriculum of the district. Maintains punctuality and regular attendance. Completes reports and records accurately and promptly. Maintains appropriate communications with colleagues for planning and teaching. Maintains accurate and helpful communication with students and parents. Takes steps toward self-improvement. Carries out other duties as assigned by supervisors ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical requirements will be governed under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to speak, hear, see, and write. Tasks require extensive use of hands including repetitive gripping, grasping, lifting and manipulation of equipment necessary to perform duties. Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated according to the provisions of the State of Illinois and the Board of Education policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. An evaluation rubric will be used.

8th grade and senior night reminders We will recognize 8th grade spring athletes for soccer and track on Wednesday April 30th at 1/2 time of the jh soccer home game. That time will be approx 4:00. We will recognize hs senior spring athletes for baseball and track on Mon May 5th before the home baseball game at 4:15

Couple of Athletic Reminders Good Luck to JH Track this Sat at Regionals, they run at Breese Central HS at 10:00 HS Baseball plays at Grizzlies stadium Tues April 29 at 6:00, tickets $5 HS Track runs at Wesclin in make up meet on Sat May 3 at 10:00

The Lebanon Education Foundation would like to recognize the outstanding employees of the district. We are asking our employees, students, and parents to nominate an Outstanding Employee. All employees are eligible for recognition so please consider: teachers, coaches, maintenance personnel, cooks, administrators, bus drivers, classroom aids, office workers, etc. The deadline is Thursday, MAY 1, 2025. The LEF selection committee will review all nominations. --Andy Berberich, President LEF Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3Gncmjv

Dear Greyhound Family, We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of a special project to enhance the area surrounding our greenhouse! Bryan Reising is leading this initiative to transform the space into a beautiful, welcoming environment for our community. Please refer to the attached document for an overview of the project. The layout includes sections labeled A through L, each representing a designated area around the greenhouse. These spaces will feature flower gardens, benches, trees, a pavilion with picnic tables, and plant beds. Each designated area will include a commemorative plaque acknowledging the individual or group behind the donation, or honoring the memory of a loved one. Pricing details for each space are included in the attachment. If you're interested in sponsoring a section, please contact the district office within the next two weeks at 618-537-4611 or email Lisa Hardy at lhardy@lcusd9.org. Smaller contributions are also welcomed and will be used toward additional plantings not specifically marked on the diagram. Bryan is collaborating with Market Basket in Shiloh to source all plantings for the project. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to bringing this beautiful vision to life together!

​Basketball Camp registration and fees are due next week. Sign up to join 42 other campers through a week of basketball skills, competitions, snacks, and team-building activities. Here is the link to register: https://forms.gle/4MEbW7wfo5HvNuTh7 . See our flyer for more information!

I have attached information for the Wesclin Jr Warriors football program for anyone who may be interested in having their kids be involved in a program for grades 5th to 8th grade. This is the 2nd year that they have opened it up to Lebanon students. Contact information is on the attached flyer.

ApexNetwork Fitness Center is beyond stoked to be teaming up with The Field House in St. Jacob to bring you…. Youth Strength & Speed classes this summer. Don't snooze, enroll now, because class size is limited! ⏰🏃‍♂️ Where: Field House 10097 Ellis Rd, St. Jacob. When: two 5-week sessions - Mondays & Wednesdays (6/2-7/2) & (7/7-8/6). Ages 9-13: 2:30-3:15 PM. Ages 14-18: 3:30-4:15 PM. Cost: $200 for 1 session/$400 for both. Sign-Up: call (618)654-5353, leave a message, and an attendant will call you back. Questions: email clare@apexfitnesscenter.com.

Greyhound fans come out to Grizzlies Stadium and watch your Greyhounds play New Athens next Tues April 29 at 6:00. Ticket sales help us pay for the field rental. Tickets are only $5.00, please click the link to buy. https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=1899&SponsorID=18766&EventID=351138

ATTENTION 2nd-4th graders! Sign-up for Soccer Intramurals! Go to lcusd9.org, click Soccer Intramurals to fill out form. $30 for 5 sessions. Dates: May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15 on the Soccer field (if rain, elem. gym). Sign-up & payments must be made by April 30. Questions email Lori Reinneck at lreinneck@lcusd9.org

Today's high school baseball game at christ our rock Lutheran is canceled

Some athletic highlights over the last couple of weeks by our Greyhounds Senior softball player Chloe Nordmann continues to impersonate Albert Pujols, launching her 7th home run on the season last night! Freshman Landen Davis launched his 1st high school career home run last night. Senior Nicky Burger pitched a complete game gem last Friday twirling 7 innings of 1 hit ball with 12 strike outs against Mayville Christian. 8th Grader Zander DeMello was the crowned the Clinton County Conference Champ in the 100 M dash and tied for 1st in the long jump. HS and JH boys and girls track teams continue to improve every meet, racking up more team points and setting personal records. Keep up the good work this spring Greyhounds!

Yesterday my friends from 3rd grade came to visit the Cafeteria! In their classrooms, they just finished a unit on plants and planted sunflowers. In the Cafeteria we made dirt cake and talked about the different layers in our soil. We used pudding, cookies and of course gummy worms! Fun was had by all, especially when they were able to enjoy their treat at lunch time! Thank you Mrs. Clemens and Mrs. Otten for incorporating the Cafeteria into your lessons!