McLean County Unit 5 School District
Debbie Petersen is a skilled professional with extensive experience in the banking and insurance sectors. Currently serving as a Paraprofessional at McLean County Unit 5 School District since February 2023, Debbie previously held multiple positions at State Farm, including Retired Claims Specialist - Auto Injury and roles in Business Analysis, Credit Card Underwriting, and Risk and Compliance Management. Prior to State Farm, Debbie held leadership roles, such as Vice President of Operations at Mid-Illini Credit Union and various positions at Busey Bank, Main Street Bank, and Citizens Savings Bank, where responsibilities included overseeing operations, compliance, and training. Debbie's education includes attendance at Parkland College.
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McLean County Unit 5 School District
On May 8, 1948, voters approved the formation of a school district that is today legally known as Community Unit School District No. 5, McLean and Woodford Counties, Illinois. The district includes 11 congressional townships and serves parts of Bloomington, all of Carlock, Hudson, Normal, and Towanda and rural areas surrounding each of these communities. McLean County Unit District No. 5 employs approximately 1,650 full and part time staff members to educate more than 13,600 students. The district consists of more than 214 square miles, with 16 elementary, 4 junior high and 2 high school buildings, 1 early learning center, and 1 vocational training site. The district has 156 Illinois Department of Transportation-approved buses in its fleet. Buses travel 1.9 million miles a year delivering more than 10,000 students to 23 schools. The 2013-2014 operating budget is $149 million A Citizens Advisory Council assists the Board in researching issues and securing advice from the parents and citizens of the district. Growth and change have been issues constantly facing the school system. Other constants are the pride in Unit 5, the pursuit of quality public education and "educating each student to achieve personal excellence."