Kathryn Dunteman

The board meeting included the appointment of new student board members to the student ambassador program. The district recognized a retiring long-term principal for her service and contributions. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a new principal for Rotolo Middle School and a new Director of Curriculum and Multilingual Learning. Finally, the meeting featured a celebration of the AFS Medallion Award, recognizing the district's long-standing commitment to hosting international exchange students.

The Batavia Portrait of a Graduate process defines key skills for student success, stemming from the district's social and emotional learning commitment. This initiative focuses on developing emotional intelligence, flexibility, curiosity, communication skills, and initiative. The objective is to equip students with capabilities that enable them to thrive in a dynamic world and beyond academic achievements.

This educational master facilities plan outlines a comprehensive approach to addressing the future needs of the Batavia Public School District's facilities. Its main priorities include ensuring student safety, security, and comfort, alongside making necessary functional improvements. The plan presents three distinct funding options, which involve leveraging existing financial resources and potentially new bond debt, with significant financial implications and varying scopes of facility projects, ranging from basic maintenance to rebuilding multiple schools. The intended outcomes are to modernize and secure school infrastructure, adapting to current educational needs while managing taxpayer impact, with a critical financial milestone set for 2025 when current bond debt is retired.

The meeting featured a presentation celebrating the achievements of the high school track team, including their recent state championship win and a discussion on the team's commitment, sacrifice, and leadership. Additionally, the board received an announcement regarding attendance at the upcoming 2022 National Education Association Representative Assembly in Chicago.

This document outlines the findings of a Strategic Plan Check-In Committee for Bps101, tasked with evaluating the strengths and weaknesses related to the organization's current priorities. The identified key focus areas include fostering a Welcome and Inclusive Environment, promoting Authentic Learning, and enhancing Early Learning. The committee's work aims to identify opportunities for improvement within these pillars to support comprehensive student development, engagement, and equitable access to resources.