Public Notices

Timely Notices

NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF
TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION AND PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Education of Batavia Unit School District No. 101 in the County of Kane, State of Illinois, that a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, will be on file and conveniently available for public inspection at 335 W Wilson St, Batavia, Illinois, in this School District from and after 8:00 am on the 19th of July, 2024, or by visiting www.bps101.net/budget.

Notice is further given that a public hearing on the said budget will be held during the scheduled meeting of the Board of Education at 7:00 pm on the 23rd day of July, 2024, at the Rosalie M. Jones Administration Center.

Dated this 17th day of July 2024.

/s/ Sue Locke

PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BATAVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 101, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO TRANSFER MONEY FROM THE EDUCATION FUND TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, AND FROM THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUND TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of Batavia Public School District No. 101, Kane County, Illinois, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm on the 23rd day of July 2024. The hearing will be held at the Rosalie Jones Administration Center, 335 W. Wilson St., Batavia. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to transfer money from the Education Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, and from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.
By order of the Board of Education of Batavia Public School District No. 101, Kane County, Illinois.
Dated this 18th day of June 2024.
/s/ Sue Locke, Secretary

Destruction of Special Education Records

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the Illinois School Student Records Act, that the Batavia Public School District Number 101 will destroy the following categories of records commencing July 2024: Special Education Records for students born prior to 2000 or for students who were enrolled in Special Education programs and have either graduated or have withdrawn from the Batavia School District prior to June 2019. Students and their parents/guardians shall be afforded an opportunity to inspect and/or receive student records or any information contained therein during regular office hours by contacting the Student Services Secretary at (630)-937-8836 during regular office hours.

Perpetual Notices

Regular School Board Meeting Schedule
All regular school board meetings are open to the public. The schedule is available on our website. Legal reference: 5 ILCS 120/2.02. Policy reference: 2:200. View Schedule

Student Directory/ Photo Release
Parents have the right to opt-out of student directory and photo release disclosures. This can be done in PowerSchool during student registration. Legal reference: 23 Ill.Admin.Code §375.80. Policy reference: 7:340.

Dissection Notification
Our syllabi inform students about courses involving dissection and provide an opportunity to opt-out. Legal references: 105 ILCS 5/2-3.122, 5/27-14, and 112/1 et seq. Policy reference: 6:100.

504 Rights
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ensures non-discrimination against students with disabilities in federally funded programs, including public schools. Under Section 504, students with disabilities have the right to receive educational services tailored to their specific needs. Parents seeking further information about services under Section 504 are encouraged to contact us. Legal reference: 34 C.F.R. §104.36. Policy reference: 6:120.

Child Find
Child Find is a component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It is responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating children with disabilities who may require special education services. This includes children who are not yet in school, highly mobile children, and wards of the state. Parents who believe their child may need special education services are encouraged to contact their local school district. Legal references: 20 USC Sec. 1412(a)(3) 34 CFR Sec. 300.111 23 IAC 226.100. Policy reference: 6:120.

Erin’s Law
Erin’s Law provides for child-focused sexual abuse prevention. Parents will receive a letter outlining our programs related to this law. Legal reference: 105 ILCS 5/10-23.13.

McKinney-Vento Act
The McKinney-Vento Act protects the educational rights of homeless children and youth. Our website provides more information. The legal reference is 42 USC 11432 (g) (6) (A) (vi). The policy reference is 6:140.

Human Trafficking Hotline Number
The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Human Trafficking Hotline number is posted for all school employees. Legal reference: 775 ILCS 50/. Policy reference: 3:060.

Sex Offender Community Notification
State law requires schools to notify parents/guardians during school registration or parent-teacher conferences that information about sex offenders and violent offenders against youth is available to the public on the Illinois State Police’s website. The Illinois State Police website contains the following:

Illinois Sex Offender Registry
Illinois Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Sex Offenders

Legal reference: 30 ILCS 152/120. Policy reference: 4:170.

Teen Dating Violence
Parents and students are notified of our policy on teen dating violence. This can be found on our website. Policy reference: 7:185.

Sex Offender Community Notification
Parents are hereby notified that information about registered sex offenders is accessible to the public. For further details, parents are encouraged to consult resources provided by local law enforcement agencies. Legal reference: 30 ILCS 152/120. Policy reference: 4:170.

Rights Concerning Student Records
Upon enrollment or transfer, parents have rights concerning their child’s school records, including access to records, privacy rights, and procedures for challenging inaccuracies. For further information, please reach out to your school’s administrative office. Policy reference: 7:340.

Opt Out for Military and Higher Learning
Secondary students and their parents/guardians may opt out of the disclosure of students’ personal details to military recruiters and higher learning institutions. To do so, submit a written request specifying that such information should not be released without prior written consent. Policy reference: 7:340.

Right to Challenge an Entry in Student Records
Parents have the right to challenge any entry in the school student records, excluding academic grades. To initiate a challenge, a hearing request must be filed. Contact details for the Official Records Custodian are available upon request. Policy reference: 7:340.

Destruction Schedule for Records
Graduates and their parents can request notification of the destruction schedule for the student’s permanent and temporary school student records. To obtain a copy of these records, a request must be placed before the scheduled destruction date. Policy reference: 7:340.

Please contact us for more detailed information on any of these topics.