Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a public Truth in Taxation hearing on the 2022 levy and accept public comment on it. Also on the agenda are a budget report presentation, a dual credit and articulated credit presentation, and consideration of a consent agenda including approval of prior meeting minutes and acknowledgment of FOIA requests.
- Public Truth in Taxation hearing on the 2022 levy (item 5.1)
- Public comment period on the 2022 tax levy (item 5.2)
- Budget report presentation for December 2022 (item 7.1)
- Dual credit and articulated credit presentation (item 7.2)
- Consent agenda approval including minutes from Nov 14, 2022 and FOIA request acknowledgment (item 9)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board will meet in open session after a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining. They will receive a presentation on state report card data and improvement efforts, and discuss a proposed cybersecurity contract with Sentinel Technologies and Darktrace costing $265,502.04 in the first year. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and acknowledgment of FOIA requests.
- Presentation on State Report Card Data and improvement efforts
- Discussion of cybersecurity contract with Sentinel Technologies and Darktrace for $265,502.04 first year (multi-year agreement)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from Oct 24 and Nov 7, and FOIA requests
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (2) for personnel and collective bargaining
- Recognition of School Board Member Day
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education convened a public forum on November 7, 2022. The meeting included a brief presentation on plans to improve academic achievement and three 15‑minute sessions for district leaders to answer community questions. Residents were invited to submit written comments and speak for up to three minutes each. The board concluded the meeting with a motion to adjourn, which was carried.
- Roll call of all board members
- Brief presentation on plans to improve academic achievement (Board Forum Nov 7‑Academic Improvements.pdf)
- Guidelines for the public forum format: three 15‑minute sessions for leader introductions and Q&A
- Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker, total thirty minutes
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
This is a special closed board meeting of Oswego Community Unit School District 308. The board will convene in executive session under Illinois statute to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of certain employees. No public action or discussion is scheduled beyond the closed session and adjournment.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board will meet in public session after a closed session for personnel and collective negotiations. They will recognize PRIDE winners, approve consent agenda items including minutes and a FOIA acknowledgment, and receive information on a transportation fuel bid recommendation for a three-year contract with Petroleum Traders Corp. Policies covering grievances, Title IX, purchases, student fees, equal employment, workplace harassment, and student harassment will have a first reading.
- Transportation fuel bid: Administration recommends awarding a three-year contract to Petroleum Traders Corp. for diesel and unleaded gasoline at margins of $0.0416 and $0.0361 per gallon, respectively, above the Chicago Opis Low Rack Rate.
- First reading of seven policies: 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure, 2:265 Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedure, 4:60 Purchases and Contracts, 4:140 Student Fees, 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity, 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited, 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited.
- Consent agenda includes approval of October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (open and closed session) and acknowledgment of a FOIA request received by the district.
- Closed session under statutes for appointment/employment/compensation of employees, collective negotiating matters, and discussion of closed session minutes.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego School District 308 Board voted to pay $12,224,915.18 in bills, discussed student fees including those raised during budget cuts, and reviewed proposed new high school courses for the 2023-24 school year. The board also heard a special education presentation, considered a school maintenance grant application, and renewed an intergovernmental agreement for shared services with local entities.
- Approval of bills for payment in the amount of $12,224,915.18
- Discussion of student fees, including revisiting fees raised during budget cuts
- New high school courses proposed for the 2023-24 school year
- School Maintenance Projects Grant application for up to $50,000
- Renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement for sharing services with villages, counties, and other local entities
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and receive an update on the proposed FY23 budget, followed by public comment. The board will also hear presentations on school safety and security and on IASB's PRESS Plus policy service, and will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving prior meeting minutes, acknowledging FOIA requests, an administrator/teacher salary and benefits report for FY22, and a TRS SSP Employer Participation Agreement.
- Public hearing and update on the FY23 Budget
- Presentation on school safety and security
- Presentation on IASB PRESS Plus policy service
- Acknowledgment of Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report for FY22
- Approval of Resolution for TRS SSP Employer Participation Agreement
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board held a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining, then approved a consent agenda including minutes and FOIA requests. In action items, they authorized payment of $4,209,804.66 in bills and approved a $32,000 contract with First Planning Solutions for bus routing services. They also discussed updating the district mission statement and procedures for the Community Advisory Committee and board committees.
- Entered closed session under state statutes for employee matters and collective bargaining.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $4,209,804.66.
- Approved contract with First Planning Solutions Routing Service for $32,000 for bus route planning.
- Discussed updating the District Mission Statement.
- Discussed procedures for Community Advisory Committee and revised Board Committee procedures.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Board receives information on the tentative FY23 budget (public hearing Sept. 26), a $40,000 student bus routing contract with First Student, a list of 83 vendors/contracts over $15,000, renewal of the Kendall County Food Pantry partnership, and discussions on advisory committee structure and district mission statement. No votes are taken on these information items at this meeting.
- Tentative FY23 budget presented; revenue assumes 1.4% levy CPI increase plus new construction and state categorical payments
- $40,000 contract with First Student for immediate student routing expertise due to staff vacancy
- List of 83 vendors/contracts over $15,000 from FY21 provided to auditors
- Renewal of intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry; no cost change for 2022-23
- Discussion on updating district mission statement and restructuring Board advisory committees
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Board of Education meets August 8, 2022, entering closed session for special education student placement, then open session for public comment, a technology presentation, and reports. Key information items include a $2.2 million Kendall County over-levy error from FY2020, proposed Wolf's Crossing Road improvements requiring 2.95 acres of district land, and a pedestrian bridge easement for Lincoln Crossing subdivision.
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from July 7, 11, and 28 meetings
- Technology presentation (information only)
- Wolf's Crossing Road improvements: Village of Oswego requests 2.95 acres of district land; options: sale for $75,500 or donation
- Safety plan update for 2022-23 (includes COVID-19 safety plan)
- Del Webb pedestrian bridge: 30-foot temporary construction easement requested; district to maintain asphalt
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special meeting and approved district and building administrator contracts for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel matters and approved a personnel report. All actions were taken by a 4-0 vote.
- Approved district administrator contracts for Christina A. Massat (Special Education Coordinator) and Dr. Sarah Turner (Special Education Coordinator), both 206-day TRS contracts for 2022-2023
- Approved building administrator contracts for Jill C. Decker (Assistant Principal), Susan M. Johnson (Dean at Oswego High School), and Taylor McGinnis (Assistant Principal), all TRS contracts for 2022-2023
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees
- Approved the personnel report (posted the following day)
- Held public comment opportunity (no discussion of personnel matters allowed)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, special education, and litigation. They will also approve consent agenda items including meeting minutes and FOIA requests, and receive information on financial statements, the Aramark food service contract renewal with additional supply chain funds of $340,000 and meal reimbursement increases, and a track project at Oswego East and Oswego High School.
- Enter closed session under IL statutes for personnel, collective bargaining, special education, and litigation.
- Approve consent agenda: June 6, 2022 and June 18, 2022 meeting minutes, and FOIA requests.
- Aramark food service contract: one-year emergency contract with $340,000 in supply chain funds.
- Meal reimbursement increases: 40 cents per lunch, 15 cents per breakfast under the Keep Kids Fed Act.
- Information item on Oswego East and Oswego High School track project.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
This is a special closed meeting of the Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education. The board will convene an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees, as well as the placement of individual students in special education programs. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the only action item is to adjourn.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) for individual student special education placements
- No public discussion or action items listed
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Workshop
Oswego CUSD 308 Board holds a special workshop, starting with a closed session for self-evaluation with a statewide association. In open session, the board will work on developing district goals for the 2022-23 school year, review vision/mission/core values, and discuss board advisory committee and public forum formats. No binding votes are taken; the meeting is a planning and discussion session.
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16) for self-evaluation with a statewide association representative.
- Develop District Goals for 2022-23 – work session item.
- Review Vision, Mission and Core Values – work session item.
- Review Board Advisory Committee meeting procedures (attached PDF).
- Discuss Board of Education Public Forum format.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will convene a special closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of employees and collective negotiating matters. The meeting is held at the District Administration Center and includes only procedural items (roll call, pledge) before entering closed session.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining
- Special meeting held at District Administration Center, 4175 Route 71, Oswego, IL
- Roll call of all seven board members
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Board will hold a closed session for personnel and litigation matters, then reconvene in open session to recognize student ambassadors, hear an equity presentation, and vote on a consent agenda including minutes, FOIA requests, gifts, IHSA membership renewal, and policy updates. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Recognition of student ambassadors Aanya Roy and Colton Sannito for their service
- Equity presentation (Envision 308 Equity Report June 2022)
- Approve minutes from May 9, 2022 Board meeting and May 16, 2022 public forum
- Acknowledge FOIA requests received by the District
- Approve Illinois High School Association Membership Renewal for 2022-23 for both Oswego East and Oswego High School
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a public forum on May 16, 2022, featuring recognition of May PRIDE winners and opportunities for public comment and a Q&A session. No substantive decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was primarily procedural and informational.
- Recognition of May PRIDE winners: Kayla Nahas Harper, Lynn Demke, Melissa Gleason, Katrina Beedle, Nora Garcia, Kelli Springsteen
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker, total 30 minutes
- Q&A session with guidelines: 2-minute limit per question, alternates in-person and email submissions, ends at 9:00 pm
- Board adjourned by motion after final comments
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board enters closed session for personnel, student placement, and litigation matters. In open session, it will consider a $447,960 bid for cooling tower replacements and structural work, approve $3,828,475.59 in bills, and review five-year enrollment projections.
- Enter closed session under statutes for personnel, student placement, and litigation
- Consider accepting $447,960 bid from C. Acitelli Heating for cooling tower replacement at Thompson Junior High and Wheatland Elementary, plus structural work at Bednarcik Junior High
- Approve payment of $3,828,475.59 in bills
- Review RSP 5-Year Enrollment Projections
- Resolution to request $24,318.29 in Kendall County Land Cash funds
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board voted to expel a student (case 2021-22-5) and approved the Student Rights and Responsibilities section in the student handbook. They also discussed a superintendent evaluation tool and received a professional development annual report. The meeting included recognitions, public comment, and consent agenda items.
- Expulsion of Student 2021-22-5 through first semester of 2023-2024 with a spring 2023 review by the Alternative Education Coordinator
- Approval of the Student Rights and Responsibilities section in the 2022-2023 Student Handbook
- Discussion of the Superintendent Evaluation Tool/Process using SuperEval
- Presentation of the Professional Development Annual Report
- Recognition of six staff as April PRIDE winners
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education appointed Jared Ploger as an interim board member to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Donna Marino until the next school board election in 2023. They also approved payment of $2,281,201.50 in bills and approved new elementary social studies and junior high math curriculum resources. The meeting included presentations on student programs and the human resources annual report.
- Appointed Jared Ploger as interim board member (vote 6-1, Swanson nay)
- Authorized payment of bills totaling $2,281,201.50
- Approved Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Resource
- Approved Junior High Math Curriculum Resource
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education is convening a special closed session to conduct interviews. This meeting is held pursuant to Section 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) regarding the selection of a person to fill a public office.
- Interviews for the Vacancy on the Board of Education
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public meeting to recognize staff and students, hear public comment, and discuss a consent agenda including minutes and FOIA requests. Information items include financial statements, a safety plan update, a streamlined email process for the board, and an intergovernmental agreement with VALEES. The board also enters closed session to discuss personnel and student disciplinary matters.
- Recognition of March PRIDE Winners and Oswego High School Girls Bowling Team for 3rd place at IHSA State
- Approval of consent agenda: minutes from Feb 28 and acknowledgment of FOIA requests 22-14 through 22-26
- Presentation: Updates on Envision 308 strategic plan
- Information: Financial statements for February 2022
- Information: Safety plan update and intergovernmental agreement with Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board entered closed session to discuss personnel and appointments, then returned to open session. They recognized February PRIDE winners, heard public comments, and elected Eugene Gatewood as Vice President. Presentations on community partnerships and facility plans were given. The consent agenda approving previous minutes and FOIA requests was adopted.
- Elected Eugene Gatewood as Vice President of the Board
- Recognized six February PRIDE winners including teachers and staff
- Presented community partnerships and facility plan updates (Envision 308)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 10, 2022 and FOIA requests
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board will enter closed session for personnel and litigation matters, then in open session appoint Dominick Cirone as an interim board member to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Kroner. Presentations on Envision 308 community partnerships and facility plans will be heard. The consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes, FOIA requests, and a new Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee member.
- Appointment of Dominick Cirone as interim board member (term expires 2023)
- Closed session under statutes for personnel and pending litigation
- Presentation on Envision 308 Community Partnerships
- Presentation on Envision 308 Facility Plans
- Approval of new Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee member Lauren Shoemaker
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting to interview candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board. No other business is scheduled. The meeting will be held at Oswego East High School on January 27, 2022 at 6:15 p.m.
- Closed session to interview candidates for Board vacancy under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) (the selection of a person to fill a public office).
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public meeting after a closed executive session. The board will recognize PRIDE award winners, hear public comment, and receive committee reports. Action items include approval of a consent agenda covering minutes, FOIA requests, and policy updates. A presentation on the Envision 308 budget will be given.
- Recognition of January PRIDE winners: Linda Ferrin, Sergio Rodriguez, Sonja Barajas, Mike Cavello, Ginelle Dahlstrom, Brittany Morelli
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from January 10, 2022, FOIA requests (21-82 through 22-03), and policy updates to Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
- Envision 308 budget presentation
- Closed session under Illinois statutes for personnel, collective bargaining, and appointment matters
- Board committee reports from Equity, Finance & Facilities, Policy & Legislative, and Teaching & Learning committees
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $18,000,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds for capital improvement projects. It will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and student discipline, elect a board secretary, and receive a presentation on social-emotional learning.
- Public hearing on selling up to $18,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds to increase the district's working cash fund
- Closed session under state statutes for employee matters, collective bargaining, and student disciplinary cases
- Election of Jennifer Johnson as Board of Education Secretary to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Kroner
- Social Emotional Learning presentation to the board