Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2020
22 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on Dec. 7, 2020 to approve its consent agenda, review financial statements and COVID‑19 updates, and take several action items. The board authorized payment of bills totaling $2,164,012.74, rejected the Drivers' Education vehicle lease bid, and approved the personnel report. Closed sessions were held to discuss employee matters and property pricing under Illinois statutes.
- Approve payment of bills for $2,164,012.74
- Reject Drivers' Education bid and schedule new bid
- Approve personnel report (not public until posted)
- Approve consent agenda items including November 16 minutes and FOIA acknowledgments
- Review November 2020 financial statements and 5‑year projections
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board met in closed session for personnel matters, then held an open session. They approved consent items including minutes and FOIA requests, reviewed financial statements, a demographer presentation on enrollment, a cost savings analysis, and a plan for in-person instruction. Action items included authorizing $18,112,492.49 in bill payments and approving a new Transitional English course for Oswego and Oswego East High School.
- Authorized payment of bills totaling $18,112,492.49
- Approved Transitional English course for SY2022 at Oswego and Oswego East High School
- Received RSP demographer presentation on enrollment projections
- Reviewed decision-making process for stages of in-person instruction
- Presented cost savings analysis
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego School District 308 Board met and approved a consent agenda including minutes from October 13 and updates to policies on personnel, instruction, and students. The board received a first reading of proposed changes to policies on ethics, expenses, attendance, and other areas. An update on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives was presented, and a new Transitional English course for seniors was discussed for potential adoption in 2021-2022.
- Approved consent agenda with minutes and policy updates to Sections 5, 6, 7 (personnel, instruction, students)
- First reading of board policies: ethics, gift ban, expenses, attorney, attendance, truancy, and more
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion update presented to the board
- Proposed Transitional English course for Oswego and Oswego East High School, planned for 2021-2022
- Held closed session to discuss employee appointments, compensation, and discipline
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Board voted 4-3 to approve a School Reopening Plan offering hybrid and remote-by-choice options. It also approved a resolution to issue up to $74.5 million in general obligation refunding bonds and authorized $3.23 million in bill payments. First readings were held for new pandemic-related policies, including student face coverings and pandemic preparedness.
- School Reopening Plan approved (hybrid/remote-by-choice), 4-3
- Resolution to issue up to $74,500,000 in refunding bonds
- Payment of bills totaling $3,234,994.35
- First reading of policies: 4:180 Pandemic Preparedness, 7:165 Student Face Coverings (NEW), 7:190 Student Behavior
- Approval of recommended new members for Equity Board Advisory Committee
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing on the FY21 budget and receive an update on the school reopening plan. It will also vote on several board policies including harassment and bullying procedures. The meeting begins with a closed session for employee matters.
- Public hearing on FY21 Budget
- Presentation on School Reopening Plan
- Approval of board policies on harassment, bullying, and equal opportunity (2:260, 2:265, 5:10, 5:20, 5:100, 7:10, 7:20, 7:180, 7:185)
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, administrator/teacher salary and benefits report for FY20, and FOIA requests
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board voted to pay $3,425,542.83 in bills and approved a $257,270 bid for PPE supplies and equipment for the 2020-2021 school year. It also held a first reading of several policy updates, including new policies on Title IX harassment, bullying, and teen dating violence. A Climate for Learning Framework was presented, emphasizing social-emotional learning and student voice during remote instruction.
- Approved $3,425,542.83 in bills for payment
- Approved $257,270 PPE supply and equipment bid for COVID-19 supplies
- First reading of policies: 2:265 Title IX grievance, 7:180 new bullying policy, 7:185 teen dating violence prohibition
- Presentation of Climate for Learning Framework for remote and in-person learning
- Acknowledged FOIA requests received by the district
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry to open a satellite food pantry at East View Academy/GOAL in Oswego, responding to increased food needs during COVID-19. The board also approved 2020-21 priorities, a five-year copier lease agreement for $136,009.80, and the personnel report. The meeting included a closed session for employee and collective bargaining matters.
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry for satellite location at East View Academy/GOAL, opening Oct 2, 2020
- Approved 2020-21 Board of Education Priorities and Initiatives
- Approved five-year lease to own agreement with American Capital for three copiers at total cost of $136,009.80 ($27,201.96/year)
- Approved Personnel Report
- Consent agenda approved including minutes from August 10, 2020 and FOIA requests (20-36, 20-37)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry and to enter a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters. The board will also receive financial statements and approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from a prior meeting and acknowledgment of FOIA requests.
- Intergovernmental agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry (item 7.2)
- Financial statements for July 2020 (item 7.1)
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (2) for employee matters and collective bargaining
- Approve consent agenda including minutes of August 3, 2020 meeting and FOIA requests (items 6.1, 6.2)
- Public comment period (item 4.1)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education voted 5-2 to approve the Remote for All Plan for the start of the 2020-21 school year and tabled the In Person Instruction and Remote Learning by Choice Plan. The board also approved a technology purchase plan to address device shortages. Information items included updated guidance from state agencies on reopening schools.
- Approval of Remote for All Plan for 2020-21 school year (vote 5-2)
- Motion to table In Person Instruction and Remote Learning by Choice Plan carried (5-2)
- Approval of proposed Technology Purchase Plan as amended
- Presentation on technology purchase proposal addressing device needs for remote and in-person learning
- Presentation of updated guidance from ISBE and IDPH affecting reopening plans
Copy of Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board entered a closed session to consider employee appointments, compensation, and collective bargaining matters under statutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(2), then returned to an open session. In the public session the board allowed limited public comments, heard the superintendent’s report, and reviewed information on reopening schools for 2020‑21. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.
- Enter closed session under statutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(2) – employee and collective bargaining matters
- Return to open session after closed session
- Public comment period – comments limited to 3 minutes, no personnel discussion
- Superintendent’s report to the board and audience
- Information on reopening schools for 2020‑21 (remote learning documents and audio files)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education held a public hearing on a state waiver application for show choir, receiving a presentation from the associate superintendent and public comments. The board later closed the hearing and will deliberate on authorizing the application. The meeting began with a closed session for personnel and litigation matters. The board also approved a consent agenda including meeting minutes and FOIA request acknowledgments.
- Public hearing on show choir state waiver application with staff presentation and public comment
- Closed session under IL statutes for personnel and pending litigation
- Approval of minutes from June 8 and June 27, 2020 board meetings
- Acknowledgement of FOIA requests 20-20 through 20-23
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special workshop meeting. The board entered closed session to discuss employee matters and property sale/lease pricing, then reconvened in public. Action items included authorizing payment of $12,711,796.47 in bills, approving a building administrator contract for Kenneth Spranger, amending administrator contracts, and approving a personnel report.
- Authorized payment of $12,711,796.47 in bills
- Approved Building Administrator contract for Kenneth Spranger
- Approved amendment to administrator contracts
- Approved personnel report
- Reviewed board agreements and discussed 2020-21 work in work session
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego School Board met virtually and approved the consent agenda, including the FY21 Consolidated District Plan for federal grants and acceptance of gifts/donations. They also received information items on financial statements, a state PE waiver for show choir, 5-year RSP projections, an ambulance service agreement with the Oswego Fire Protection District at $54/hour, and an intergovernmental agreement for a school resource officer at Oswego and Oswego East high schools.
- Approval of the Consolidated District Plan for streamlined federal grant applications effective July 1, 2020
- Acceptance of gifts and donations received by the district in FY20
- Ambulance service agreement with Oswego Fire Protection District at $54 per hour for home football games
- Intergovernmental agreement to provide a resource officer at Oswego High School and Oswego East High School
- Presentation of financial statements for April 2020
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Virtual Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego School Board is meeting virtually to discuss several information items, including a proposed food service contract extension with Aramark and the results of custodial and maintenance supply bids. The board will also hear public comments, approve consent agenda items (minutes and FOIA acknowledgment), and receive the draft meeting calendar for 2020-21.
- Food service contract extension with Aramark, with CPI-based price increase and new staffing reporting requirements
- Custodial and maintenance supply bids opened from seven vendors, with detailed pricing for liners, gloves, towels, and salt
- Approval of minutes from April 27, 2020 meeting and acknowledgment of a FOIA request
- Presentation of draft Board of Education meeting calendar for 2020-21
- Financial statements for March 2020 presented for information
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego School District 308 Board will meet virtually, enter closed session for personnel and collective bargaining, then approve consent items including meeting minutes and FOIA requests. They will also receive information on a proposed five-year bus lease agreement with annual payments of $945,152 for 72 vehicles, and a bus route study for Prairie Point and Southbury elementary schools.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c) for employee matters, collective bargaining, property sale, and closed minutes
- Approval of consent agenda: minutes from April 6, 2020 meeting and FOIA request acknowledgment
- Bus trust lease agreement for 72 vehicles (40 71-passenger, 24 77-passenger, 4 wheelchair, 4 27-passenger) at $945,152/year for 5 years with 2.5% interest
- Bus route study for Prairie Point and Southbury elementary school boundaries conducted in October 2019
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Virtual Board of Education Meeting
The board will discuss and likely approve recommendations for new three-year contracts for regular and special education student transportation services, with options for two-year extensions. It will also vote on consent agenda items including meeting minutes and FOIA requests, and hold a closed session for personnel matters.
- Three-year regular education transportation contract with First Student Inc., first year total $4,235,779
- Three-year special education transportation contract with Septran, first year total $2,073,829
- Consent agenda approval of March 16, 2020 meeting minutes and FOIA requests (20-16 and 20-17)
- Closed session under state statute for discussion of employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board will hear a presentation on a five-year technology purchase option, covering current student-to-Chromebook ratios and device shelf-life. The board will also vote on routine consent items, including minutes, FOIA requests, policy updates on teacher qualifications and student records, and IHSA membership renewal for both high schools.
- Five-year technology purchase option presentation on device ratios and shelf-life at elementary, junior high, and high school levels
- Approval of Board Policy 5:190 (Teacher Qualifications) and 7:340 (Student Records) under consent agenda
- IHSA membership renewal for 2020-21 for Oswego High School and Oswego East High School
- Acknowledgment of FOIA requests received by the district (items 20-08 through 20-15)
- Approval of minutes from February 24, 2020 board meeting and March 2, 2020 public forum
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
This is a procedural public forum meeting of the Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education. The agenda includes public comment, a structured Q&A session with 2-minute speaking limits, and final board comments. No substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda; the meeting is solely for receiving input from residents.
- Public comment period with 5-minute speaking limit per person
- Q&A session with 2-minute limit per speaker and follow-up by administration via comment cards
- Guidelines restricting discussion of personnel matters
- Board final comments and adjournment
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board will vote on paying $3,264,440.71 in bills and approve consent items including meeting minutes and FOIA acknowledgments. An informational presentation covers progress on board priorities (strategic plan, budget, five-year facility/tech/safety plan). The board also hears a recommendation to accept a $539,000 base bid from Weatherguard Roofing for the Wheatlands Elementary roof replacement.
- Approval of $3,264,440.71 in bills for payment
- Roof replacement bid for Wheatlands Elementary – base bid $539,000 from Weatherguard Roofing recommended by administration
- Presentation: 2019-20 Board Priority Update Part II (strategic plan, budget, five-year technology/maintenance/safety plan)
- Acknowledgment of FOIA requests (20-01, 20-03 through 20-07)
- Approval of minutes from February 10, 2020 board meeting
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on February 10, 2020. The board entered a closed session to discuss employee matters, then returned to an open session. In the open session, the board approved the interim director contract, the building administrator contract, and the personnel report. The meeting also included recognitions, public comment, and routine approvals.
- Approval of interim director contract (Interim Director of Technology)
- Approval of building administrator contract (OHS Principal)
- Approval of personnel report
- Enter closed session under statutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
- Approve consent agenda including Jan 27 2020 minutes and FOIA request acknowledgment
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and student discipline matters, then reconvene in public session to consider a consent agenda and action items. Key decisions include authorizing payment of $32,115,139.29 in bills, issuing up to $25,000,000 in tax anticipation warrants for 2019 taxes at up to 4% interest, and approving loans totaling $14,400,000 from the Working Cash Fund to other district funds. Financial statements for November 2019 are presented for information.
- Approval of bills for payment totalling $32,115,139.29
- Resolution authorizing up to $25,000,000 in Educational Purposes Tax Anticipation Warrants at up to 4% interest, due July 31, 2020
- Resolution authorizing $14,400,000 in loans from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance, IMRF, Debt Service, and Educational Funds
- Financial statements for November 2019 presented as information
- Closed session under IL statutes for employee matters, collective bargaining, and student discipline
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $25,000,000 in tax anticipation warrants (TAWs) against the 2019 property tax levy to cover expenses before tax collections arrive. The meeting also includes recognitions for fall state/national student athletes and PRIDE award recipients, public comment, and approval of prior minutes and FOIA requests.
- Resolution authorizing up to $25,000,000 in Tax Anticipation Warrants at up to 4% interest, maturing by July 31, 2020
- Recognition of IHSA state-placing Oswego Girls Co-Op Swim & Dive team and individual champion Grace Cooper
- PRIDE January Award recipients from Brokaw Early Childhood Center, Wheatlands Elementary, and Oswego East High School
- Approval of consent agenda including December 9, 2019 meeting minutes and FOIA requests 19-54 and 19-57
- Closed session under state statutes for employee matters, collective bargaining, and student discipline