Batavia Illinois – The 5th Ward
Batavia Illinois local government and topics
recent posts
- Batavia Committee of the Whole Meeting – January 27, 2026
- From Factory to Future: Batavia Secures New Global Tech Headquarters
- Batavia’s Rapid Growth and Community Initiatives – City Council Meeting January 20, 2026
- 2025 Business Pulse Survey – Understanding Downtown Batavia’s Business Challenges
- Batavia Board Meeting Highlights: AP Classes & Kindergarten Updates
Category: School Board Meetings
AI summaries and links to Batavia school board meetings (Batavia Public School District 101). https://www.bps101.net/
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Short meeting highlighting the District’s success with over 20 AP and Dual Credit courses , the Board’s resolution to implement full-day kindergarten starting in the 2026-27 school year , and approvals for new technology and facility upgrades. Celebrations and Recognitions Partner Reports Routine Business and Consent Agenda Presentations Action Items Board Discussions Closing Comments Agenda: …
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At the end of the year, the school district will be debt free for the first time in known history! Also, we’re joining a class action suit against social media companies, and much more…
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Mid-year update on the district’s strategic plan and its “power metrics,” featuring presentations from multiple departments including Academics, Special Education, Business, Technology, Facilities, and the Fine Arts Centre. 1. Power Metrics: Academic Data (Priority One: Enhance Teaching and Learning Practices) This section focuses on using quantitative data to assess core academic health. MAP Growth Assessment…
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Presentations by administrators regarding their School Improvement Plans (SIP). School administrators presented specific metrics and goals for academic growth, particularly in literacy and math, as well as social-emotional learning targets focused on improving students’ “sense of belonging” via Panorama survey data.
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All things budget and the district earned the highest financial rating! Stable enrollment despite growth and ICE related legislation ask. Related docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/il/bps101/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DLJKGP51D365 Opening and Recognitions Partner Reports Professional Learning Project: BPSU Budget Project: Annual Financial Audit Committee Updates Budget Project: Five-Year Financial Forecast Project: Enrollment and Capacity Study Project: School Report Card Review Budget…
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The Holmstad living facility in Batavia hosted the annual “state of the community breakfast ” last week. This year featured a change in format involving presentations by the school, library, and park district along with the city. School upgrades, pending library remodels, and new faility features at the Depot Pond were mentioned. Worth a watch!…
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Facilities update, cellphone policy, ICE Free Zones, and more! DOCS: https://go.boarddocs.com/il/bps101/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DK2LCQ55EB86 Celebrating Successes: Best Buddies and Leadership Program (Timestamp: 00:00:10) Students and sponsors from Batavia High School presented on the Best Buddies program and the Leadership Program . Public Comment (Timestamp: 00:06:17) The board heard comments from two individuals. Parent (Timestamp: 00:07:05) A district parent,…
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The “Wishtree” program, cell phone policy discussion, and the use of consultants, is it too much? Agenda and Meeting Opening “Wishtree” Belonging Campaign at JB Nelson Elementary Public Comments Student Ambassador’s Report Consent Agenda and Financials Board Business and Discussions Board and Administration Comments Closing Meeting Docs: https://go.boarddocs.com/il/bps101/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DJPN2E5DC923 Author: Jim Fahrenbach