USD116 BOE Update: August 17, 2021

8-17-21 BOE Business Meeting News - Spanish

8-17-21 BOE Business Meeting News - French

Twelve Urbana High School graduates from the Class of 2021 earned the prestigious Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy. They are:

• Kenia Bravo – Spanish
• Kira Buford-Rucker – Spanish
• Diego Carrillo – Spanish
• Kathryn Choate – German
• Foziea Garada – Arabic
• Banan Garada – Arabic
• Dimitrios Glaros – German
• Theodore Johnson – French
• Lucah Kloster – Spanish
• Michael Mendoza-Perez – Spanish
• Caroline Thies – German
• Francky Maemble Ntomb – French

The State Seal of Biliteracy program recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more foreign or world languages. The seal is designated on the student’s diploma and transcript.

Additionally, five Urbana High School graduates from the Class of 2021 earned a Commendation toward Biliteracy. They are:

• Foziea Garada – French
• Banan Garada – French
• Framiel Kashila – French
• Armand Lubadi – French
• Oceanne Mnyampara – French

The commendation toward Biliteracy is awarded to students who demonstrate progress toward biliteracy, but do not fully meet the requirements of the Seal of Biliteracy.

Two of our 2021 seniors earned both a Seal of Biliteracy and a State Commendation Towards Biliteracy.

Read more: https://usd116.org/state-seal-of-biliteracy/

After almost 34 years of service to the Urbana School District, Board Member John Dimit was recognized for his service. USD #116 thanks Mr. Dimit for everything he has done for Urbana students and the community.

John was not able to attend Tuesday's meeting, but will be invited to a future meeting to be recognized.

Scot Wachter, IGW discussed plans to expand the current band room to allow more physical distancing.

See the full presentation here: UHS Band Room Expansion Presentation

Kimberly Norton, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning, gave an update regarding the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling.

This falls under the District SMART Goals #3 and #4.

District SMART Goal #3: Literacy Goal: Identify literacy standards/skills across all grade levels

District SMART Goal #4: Equity Goal 1: Provide equitable access to culturally responsive curriculum, as well as utilizing equitable assessment practices in order to ensure social and academic advancement through educational opportunities.

NEXT STEPS:

Literacy Goal:

• Identify and align, horizontally and vertically, literacy standards/skills across all grade levels.
• Create a Cohort of 40 educators that will make a two year commitment to the LETRS coursework
• Individuals may choose stipend or Board Credit
• Training will consist of self pace virtual lessons and an interactive live session each month.

See the full presentation here: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Presentation

Kimberly Norton, Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning reviewed student

opportunities through the Education Pathway Program.

USD116 has several partnerships in progress to promote opportunities for students

ECCA (Early College Career Academy)

• The Early College and Career Academy (ECCA) is a program for high school juniors and seniors to earn dual credit, all while gaining skills in several different Parkland College degree programs.
• Education Pathway is one of ten different paths students may choose with ECCA.

See full presentation here: Education Pathway Opportunities Presentation

11.5 Approval of 2021 Urbana High School Graduates

Approval of Urbana High School, Class of 2021 will be requested. APPROVED

12.2 Resolution to Approve Urbana School District #116’s 2021-2022 Return to School Plan

Superintendent Ivory-Tatum, will request approval of a resolution regarding the 2021 return to

school plan. APPROVED

• August 24, 2021 - Virtual League of Woman Voters Board Vacancy Forum at 6 p.m.
• August 31, 2021 - Special Meeting/Executive Session at 6 p.m.

Dr. Ivory-Tatum’s Superintendent Report is available HERE.

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