Board Book - Batavia Public School District 101

There are two contracts for Board approval. The insurance plan is
outlined in the Board Memo. Renewing with Blue Cross Blue Shield
(BCBS) shows an increase of 9% and the renewal with DELTA was a
stable increase. These increases are slightly above projection. The
dental plan projection came in as a stable increase. The vision care is
part of DELTA, which was also a stable increase. The flexible spending
plan paperwork is not ready. The approval of BCBS and the DELTA
contract is requested at this time. Monn asked if there were any
questions.
Gaspar asked if the flex spending account information will be brought
to the Board in June regarding the rates. Monn said that was correct.
Moved by Bleakley and seconded by Lock to approve the Employee
Benefit Contracts as presented. Ayes: Bleakley, Gaspar, Hodge,
Locke, Stoops, Dremel, Six (6). Ayes: None (0). Motion carried.
7. FOR DISCUSSION
Newkirk stated that PLAC and CAAC were both started this year. One
of the objectives is to bring teacher voices to the curriculum and
assessment process and professional learning. These committees are
ways for the teachers to get their voices heard as well as for
continuous improvement. Newkirk described the Danielson Framework
chart which was part of the Board Book.
7.1 Professional Learning Advisory Council (PLAC)
Supporting teachers is what is important and Newkirk is looking for
different ways to support the teachers. Instructional coaching is one
way to support the teachers. PLAC will monitor the progress of the
instructional coaching and how will it supports the teachers. The
growth process has a positive impact on student learning. Professional
learning will elevate the student learning to the next level.
7.2 Curriculum and Assessment Advisory Council (CAAC)
One of the first objectives was to have a clear purpose. It is
imperative to have a process in place to examine curriculum and its
standards. The group looked at the pieces which needed
improvement. The district is new to conducting an external review
process, so it contacted experts in the field to ask for feedback. The
most important question is “does the curriculum meet the high
standards” Newkirk is working on documents and policy to guide the
process.