Board of Education

Batavia Public School District 101 is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education. These community residents are entrusted with setting goals, adopting policies, allocating resources, and monitoring performance to ensure alignment with state requirements and local priorities.

Board Authority

The Board takes official action only during legally convened meetings at which a quorum is physically present. Individual members hold no authority to act or speak on behalf of the Board outside of such meetings. When not gathered formally, Board members are community members—engage with them accordingly.

Board–Community Engagement

The Board encourages active community participation through appropriate District channels. Board members do not manage daily operations and cannot individually engage in District business.

To participate or seek assistance, you may:

Be referred to the appropriate staff or administrator for help resolving a concern.
Connect with a District-affiliated or partner organization.
Submit public comment or written feedback to the Board.
Stay informed by:
- Reviewing Board agendas, minutes, and decisions online
- Watching recorded meetings
- Attending Board meetings and speaking during public comment

Board Protocols

The Board operates under agreed-upon governance protocols, available here.

Board Member Training & Development

Each Board member completes mandatory professional development—including training in education law, financial oversight, fiduciary responsibilities, Open Meetings Act, and trauma-informed practices—in accordance with Illinois School Code and Board Policy.

Training Transparency
To promote accountability, the District maintains a public log of each member’s completed training and development activities:

➡️ View Board Member Training Records (Google Spreadsheet)