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- Consent agenda: The board approved meeting minutes, personnel reports, payroll and bills, several contracts (food service renewal, classroom-use agreement with Mid Valley Special Education Cooperative), textbook/display approvals, and other routine items via a single consent motion. No roll-call issues were recorded during the consent vote.

- VESPA collective bargaining agreement: The board ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Batavia Educational Support Personnel Association (VESPA) for fiscal years 2026–2028. Union and district leaders described the process as collaborative; trustees approved the agreement by roll-call vote.

- School calendar waiver: The board authorized staff to seek a renewal of a state waiver that allows Batavia USD 101 to use banked instructional time in full-day increments rather than multiple half days. Trustees said the waiver reduces family childcare disruptions and better supports professional learning.

- Booster pledge and scoreboard purchase: Trustees adopted a resolution accepting a five-year pledge totaling $250,000 from the Batavia Bulldog Boosters and approved a $171,325 purchase of a new digital scoreboard for the high-school stadium; the district will purchase and install the scoreboard and record booster donations as they are received.

- EV charging station IGA: The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Batavia for the installation and operation of a public EV charging station at Batavia High School; the City will own and operate the chargers and assume operational liability.

- Natural gas contracting parameters: Trustees authorized administration to pursue competitively bid contracts and supplier agreements for natural gas delivery and commodity under defined price and term parameters and to execute contracts when market timing is appropriate, with final pricing to be reported at the next meeting after execution.

- FY26 staffing plan: The board approved the district’s staffing plan for fiscal year 2026, including authorizations to post positions and a two‑FTE buffer to accommodate enrollment changes.

All actions noted above passed as recorded on the meeting agenda and roll calls; administration will report implementation details and any required budget adjustments at upcoming meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Batavia Public School District 101 Board of Education Meeting April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved routine consent items, ratified the VESPA contract, accepted a boosters pledge and scoreboard purchase, authorized an EV charging station agreement with the City, set natural gas contracting parameters, and approved the FY26 staffing plan.","taxTitle","Batavia USD 101, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",74132,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6262449,"Batavia High recognized for female representation in AP Computer Science; teachers outline outreach steps",532,60000,592000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115271-8de5f3179cf78276a107144c6c57e812&start=60&end=592","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115271-8de5f3179cf78276a107144c6c57e812/thumbnail_60000.jpg","/articles/6262449/Illinois/Batavia-High-recognized-for-female-representation-in-AP-Computer-Science-teachers-outline-outreach-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262449-1eb920ffd7942d69b2d5f10edf42d595/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703577&Signature=G2w3CpmQetd6m75dT-ncAnRQJ6Jivg9t80ihti24X30iqbD-mRm5BM2BaFbRC3ISBTLSRT6UWWkFwGW6vgra9M9VuOhevBO7bBxuaDrr4Nba00l86qQrR4QYg06xhcUmyK2MAQxIkAIvrm1OVYb9ojD1hQINyCFVDYeNWZ2XRIcTT55RJJvLWie0x0CZ22mGEYnCVp7VS1Xg5rv54MMLU1sL-AIg5f11Rtxiu9tfYsOazmYduCF7bzHt9kmI7COmi0S1qTTzFuf4tldFW5DYso6EBEg1cIjuY8vA5CCNZOtqOV~MsdW110wCluTmB4Ge1GfMOdSkcrKhYSo9q2Egyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Batavia High School teachers and students presented the Board of Education with recognition from the College Board for improving female representation in Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles on April 20.

Chris Ozarka (identified in the agenda as a BHS computer science teacher) and teacher presenter (Bridal Zark) described program growth over the past 11 years, expanding introductory offerings into multi-course sequences and developing a cybersecurity course. The presenters said early classes had low or no female enrollment but that targeted outreach, counselor involvement, a Women in STEM Club and classroom culture changes encouraged greater female participation.

Teacher remarks cited national context: presenters referenced U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing women hold roughly 26.9% of jobs in computer and mathematical occupations and described historical causes such as gendered marketing of early personal computers. They pointed to Harvey Mudd College’s intervention model — which emphasizes collaboration over competition — as an example and said BHS has tried to adopt similar practices.

Student speaker Sarah Alf, a junior, told the board she was once the only girl in a class and later encouraged peers to enroll; she said the recognition shows progress and “creates a space for girls like me to feel...confidence and leadership and opportunity in this ever growing field.”

Board members thanked teachers and students; administrators said the award was tied to AP exam participation and female exam-takers in AP Computer Science Principles surpassing 50% in the cohort cited by the College Board recognition.

Outcome: Presentation and recognition; no board action required.","Batavia High School teachers and students marked a College Board recognition for female participation in AP Computer Science Principles. Teachers described outreach and curricular changes aimed at improving female representation and students said the program built confidence and community.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6262454,"Board approves city-led electric vehicle charging station at high school",505,3606000,4111000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115271-8de5f3179cf78276a107144c6c57e812&start=3606&end=4111","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115271-8de5f3179cf78276a107144c6c57e812/thumbnail_3606000.jpg","/articles/6262454/Illinois/Board-approves-city-led-electric-vehicle-charging-station-at-high-school","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262454-a943e5efbf069629d8e11221f497f56a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703577&Signature=kVJYC6DaEZRuv3NbhOWG2YX986C7o4ty--ZGFapQLIEyKQ6Sg11s716cF3G18F2AgSmWjwoG7WyA2YyhNoemdU4BWpDKD6x0CEYRbPamCMcRv4rEQqBrRbcXVcsQKB-Yu2fUOidMk34nw0nhi02hJbcm8X5kVH50TFF4w7ujhd-y7xTBcIInjqHDvWsNhWqmXrt8zsSSF-aYMLHmwXdJ87A--sleAc-T~3nAegLAYWvtp2cbwNlF26ZBlL9rpAU6kT7ocpaMmSHWGA4D-OeK-8iQkTPRZ1hpONPU7vPvdbO~3u4ffpuZgLVmHagqQSkSGS7XGcI8OaNd2FkmdI6DDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Batavia USD 101 Board of Education approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Batavia to host a publicly accessible electric vehicle charging station at Batavia High School on April 20.

Under the agreement presented by Tony Inglesi, the City will install, own and manage the charging unit, which will be sited in the southwest corner of the high‑school parking lot. The project is supported by federal grant funding and the city agreed to remove the chargers and restore the site if the district and city agree to discontinue the service after five years.

Staff clarified operational details: the station will be public and available 24 hours a day; city ownership covers operations, maintenance and liability for damage or injuries related to the chargers. District responsibilities are limited to routine site care (for example, snow removal) and accommodating the chargers’ site footprint. Trustees asked how parking enforcement would work; administrators said non‑EV vehicles using the spaces could be ticketed or towed under local parking rules.

One board member said they would vote no on the measure (stating the vote would be their last), but the board approved the agreement in roll-call vote. Administration said the location was chosen because it aligns with the city’s electrical distribution infrastructure and grant requirements.

Outcome: Board approved the intergovernmental agreement; the city will execute grant-funded installation and operate the charger location at the high school.","Trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Batavia to install and operate public EV chargers at Batavia High School; the City will own and manage the station and bear liability, while the district will provide site access and routine upkeep duties like snow removal.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6262459,"Board accepts $250,000 pledge from boosters and approves digital scoreboard purchase",1112,2701000,3813000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115271-8de5f3179cf78276a107144c6c57e812&start=2701&end=3813","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115271-8de5f3179cf78276a107144c6c57e812/thumbnail_2701000.jpg","/articles/6262459/Illinois/Board-accepts-250000-pledge-from-boosters-and-approves-digital-scoreboard-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262459-0ad4b8c5765077bef496adfdbe6643f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703577&Signature=EbMUeX7sQPllrJhtg~O~swmG~RKXV3EQhELRWoQafRfFu-5OUN9l7fSVN2CsoSLVm01vba-zgEZEk6zH627n3QTHKGoCVVNU4vg2RkI8h~VKbi0NKtignCblf~2Dje5z28bPg0TN0cFg8EFVvaehN5yaggUIDnEsUadz1fFeOWf0kBeNr7BtbGcTdgnodcFdU1bDLWVlKCvWuDFFQL6S9l1jl5Ba5~I1WnbN~PXp25vNF75ukyKf59E0woYCB8mRHtvL6zT2OumOfN66-34bTZw8VZQLzerl6YthWj0dv4Hj4X2IjaIKaEc~lRPm-apjQ9MQ14Llks2IFjLPEOKl7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Batavia USD 101 Board of Education adopted a resolution to accept a five-year pledge of $250,000 from the Batavia Bulldog Boosters and approved a $171,325 purchase of a digital scoreboard for Batavia High School on April 20.

According to presentations at the meeting, the booster club is pledging $50,000 per year over five years to underwrite a new LED scoreboard and video display for the stadium. Mark (district operations) and Dave Andrews (associate principal for operations and athletics) told trustees that the boosters already have about $200,000 on hand and that the club’s executive board voted unanimously to make the pledge. District staff said the boosters’ fundraising previously supported the high‑school turf installation.

Board members asked how shortfalls would be handled and who is responsible for ongoing maintenance. Mark said the district must purchase and install the scoreboard up front; the boosters will donate funds to the district over five years. If pledged funds are delayed, the district would cover the cost until booster payments are received. Andrews said the scoreboard uses LED panels and described a two‑year parts warranty and a one‑year installation warranty; routine maintenance and any out‑of‑warranty repairs would be the district’s responsibility.

Trustees also discussed community uses of the board, including stadium movie nights, youth-football events, marching-band presentations, physical‑education instructional displays and opportunities to sell digital advertising to help offset long‑term costs. Administrators said the new board integrates with existing audiovisual systems and can support curricular and extracurricular uses.

Outcome: The board adopted the pledge resolution and approved the purchase of the scoreboard from Fairplay for $171,325 in separate roll-call votes.","The board accepted a five-year $250,000 pledge from the Batavia Bulldog Boosters and approved purchase of a new digital scoreboard for Batavia High School stadium; discussion focused on warranties, booster fundraising and district exposure if pledges fall short.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6262464,"Board ratifies three-year support-staff contract after unanimous vote",1467,837000,2304000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115271-8de5f3179cf78276a107144c6c57e812&start=837&end=2304","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115271-8de5f3179cf78276a107144c6c57e812/thumbnail_837000.jpg","/articles/6262464/Illinois/Board-ratifies-three-year-support-staff-contract-after-unanimous-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262464-7e3881710a06a561046538eb36ae2668/orig.mp4?Expires=1775703577&Signature=h1zUiAAt73JG64h8Rjagsx5Io0wgYFEgsjbmnyfuERt6op3fk0qh7DqYLJE2-lzGOy7gJmI6VBjSDl972jclf9kEWSFIUOIh8plsjCUwFHmBJtsk3K9goQWuNKHJahw1OLEd9I8mYAw3vpBIyauAwbjfbNw4k~p~E2lu8FJ3YGSaX0kDu03EanU3alfj89EiCWaNKQehDXxIO-tjXGREBGBJL0oMnJ-vpCc2NsnF3h3F3JzjPWtINyZoflPIHBHlzjkvq9cg-s3828ZnA0uyiNETMwHY50rigsIrxU10S1PrkyaitxMwCquWVdabw3Par~uAVNTO8DLbEwPMrjooWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Batavia USD 101 Board of Education voted to ratify a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Batavia Educational Support Personnel Association (VESPA) on April 20, approving terms district and union leaders said were negotiated collaboratively.

Board members and VESPA negotiators said the contract, running fiscal years 2026–2028, replaces a five-year deal and includes provisions the union sought such as competitive compensation for support staff, a 403(b) match, additional pay for paraprofessionals in specialized programs, and dedicated collaboration time for paraprofessionals.

Union representatives described the talks as smooth and unanimous among members. Jillian Thorpe, who said she was one of the lead negotiators for VESPA, told the board the union ratified the agreement unanimously among voting members who attended the ratification meeting. Jillian Thorpe said the bargaining team worked with administration over multiple days and that both sides found similar priorities.

Tony Inglesi, who acted as the district’s chief negotiating officer, and Superintendent Tom Kim thanked negotiators on both sides for a collaborative process. Board members also credited attorney Justin Petrarca and VESPA’s regional representative, Susan Thorson, for their roles in finalizing the agreement.

Board members and VESPA leaders told the board they believe the contract will help with recruitment and retention. Trustees emphasized the agreement as a foundation for future bargaining, noting it narrows friction that arose in prior rounds.

Outcome and next steps: The board approved the agreement in a roll-call vote and administrators said the district will implement the contract provisions in the coming fiscal year.","The Batavia Board of Education approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Batavia Educational Support Personnel Association (VESPA), which trustees and union leaders described as collaboratively negotiated and intended to support recruitment and retention.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: key actions taken by Batavia USD 101 board on April 20, 2025

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Board approves city-led electric vehicle charging station at high school

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