Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2023
32 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 4, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board holds public hearing on 2023 property tax levy
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing on the 2023 Levy (property tax extension). A second public hearing will address a state waiver application for full-day School Improvement Days. The board will also receive presentations on the district's action plan and an organizational and curriculum audit. Consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes, FOIA requests, and field trips.
- Public hearing on 2023 tax levy (Truth in Taxation)
- Public hearing on state waiver for full-day SIP days
- Presentation: Oswego CUSD 308 Action Plan
- Presentation: Organizational and Curriculum Audit
- Consent agenda: minutes from Nov 13 meeting, FOIA requests, field trips
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.3 Approval of Field Trips - Overnights / More than 200 Miles
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
6 yea · 1 abstain
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Mr Jared Ploger abstain
11.2 Approval of Submission of State Waiver Application - Full Day SIP Days
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.3 Approval of Stewart Farm Lease
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.4 Resolution Approving the FY25 Budget Development
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.5 Approval of Resolution for Property Tax Appeal Intervention
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.6 Adoption of 2023 Tax Levy
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.7 Approval of Separation Agreement and General Release with Dr. John Petzke
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.8 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Oswego District 308 board holds closed session, recognizes staff, reviews annual school report card
The board entered closed session to discuss personnel matters, then held public session with staff PRIDE recognitions, a student presentation on the COALITION group, and the annual School Report Card presentation. The consent agenda approved previous minutes, FOIA requests, and field trips. Information items included financial statements and a School Maintenance Project Grant application.
- PRIDE recognitions for six staff members from various schools
- Annual School Report Card presentation on student learning outcomes
- Financial statements and investment schedule for October 2023
- School Maintenance Project Grant application (FY2024 Round 1)
- Approval of overnight field trips exceeding 200 miles
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals.
6 yea · 1 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.1 Minutes from previous Meetings
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.3 Approval of Field Trips - Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
6 yea · 1 abstain
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Mr Jared Ploger abstain
10.2 Plank Roof Top Unit (RTU) Bid
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.3 Estimated Tax Levy and Truth in Taxation Resolution
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.4 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Nov 6, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
Board approves collective bargaining agreement with teachers union
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a public forum and approved a negotiated collective bargaining agreement with the Oswego Education Association (OEA), pending attorney approval. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining matters. Public comments were accepted during the meeting.
- Approval of collective bargaining agreement with Oswego Education Association (OEA), pending attorney approval
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(2) for personnel and collective bargaining matters
- Public comment opportunity with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Board member comments and small group discussion on community engagement
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2)…
6 yea · 1 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.1 Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with the OEA (Oswego Education Association)
5 yea · 1 abstain · 1 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Mr Dominick Cirone abstain · Ms LaTonya Simelton not_present
9.1 Adjourn
6 yea · 1 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton not_present
Mon Oct 23, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
School board to discuss healthcare provider transition and roof bids
The Oswego Board of Education will hold a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, and minutes review. In open session, the board will receive a student presentation, superintendent and committee reports, and consent items (minutes and FOIA requests). Information items include a transition to a new healthcare system provider, an introduction to Evidence Based Funding, bid results for Plank roof top units, and new IASB resolutions.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1,2,11,21) for personnel, negotiations, litigation, and closed minutes
- Student presentation from BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) Club
- Transition to new healthcare system provider (information)
- Plank Roof Top Unit (RTU) bid results (information)
- Acknowledgement of FOIA requests (consent)
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.3 Approval of Destruction of the Audio Recordings of the Closed Session Meetings from October 25, 2021 through April 11, 2022
4 yea · 3 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay · Mr Jared Ploger nay · Mary Jo Wenmouth nay
9.4 Approval of the Release of those Closed Session Minutes which no longer require confidential treatment and will be made available for public inspection, and retain as confidential those Closed…
6 yea · 1 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Mr Dominick Cirone nay
10.2 Return to Open Session
5 yea · 2 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay · Mr Jared Ploger nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Sat Oct 21, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Workshop
Board workshop to discuss mission, vision, and strategic plan
The Oswego Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss the district's mission, vision, and board agreements, as well as a presentation on 'Beyond the 90 Days; Charting a Path for Excellence.' The board will also enter a closed session to discuss employee personnel matters. No votes on substantive policy or spending are scheduled.
- Work session on Mission, Vision and Board Agreements
- Presentation on 'Beyond the 90 Days; Charting a Path for Excellence'
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal
- Opportunity for public comment (5-minute limit per speaker)
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals.
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
4.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
6.1 Adjourn
6 yea · 1 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson not_present
Tue Oct 10, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Oswego SD 308 Board to approve $7.87 million in bills
The Board of Education will meet to review financial statements, discuss new high school courses, and receive updates on track construction change orders. The meeting includes a closed session regarding personnel matters and collective negotiating topics.
- Payment of bills totaling $7,872,824.40
- Closed session for employee compensation and collective negotiating matters
- Review of new high school courses for the 2024-25 school year
- Update on change orders for the Track Construction Project
- Second reading and approval of various board policies
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
6.1 Minutes from previous Meetings
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
6.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.2 Approval/Second Read: Section 2: School Board (2:80, 2:170) Section 4: Operations (4:45, 4:100) Section 5: General Personnel (5:230) Section 6: Instruction (6:10, 6:190, 6:240) Section 7…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.3 Ratification of Expenditures for Additional Cost Related to the High School Tracks
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.4 Approval of Board Member Travel Triple I Conference
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.5 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Thu Sep 28, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board adopts FY24 budget, enters closed session for negotiations
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and voted to enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining matters with employees. The meeting included public comment, roll call, and procedural items.
- Adoption of FY24 Budget as presented
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters
- Public comment opportunity with 5-minute limit per speaker
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Adoption of FY24 Budget
4 yea
Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
4.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s); 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary…
4 yea
Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
4.2 Return to Open Session
5 yea
Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
5.1 Adjourn
5 yea
Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Sep 25, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board holds FY24 budget public hearing after closed‑session actions
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board entered a closed session to discuss employee matters, collective bargaining, and security, then returned to open session. The meeting included a public hearing on the FY24 Budget and a presentation on school safety. The Board also approved a consent agenda covering minutes, FOIA acknowledgments, and the Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits report.
- Enter Closed Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(8)
- Return to Open Session
- Public Hearing on FY24 Budget
- Approve Consent Agenda (minutes, FOIA requests, salary & benefits report)
- School Safety and Security Presentation
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.3 Acknowledgement of Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Approval of Agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.2 Approval of Resolution authorizing Litigation Against Social Media Companies
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.3 Approval of Government Entity Settlement Agreement with Altria Group Inc., Phillip Morris USA
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.4 Approval of District Administrator Contract
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.5 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Sep 11, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board extends student health exam exclusion deadline to Oct 15
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that includes a closed session for personnel, negotiations, student placement, and litigation. In open session, the board received a technology update and heard committee reports. The board approved a consent agenda that includes a one-time addendum to Policy 7:100 moving the student exclusion date for health, eye, and dental examinations from September 15 to October 15, 2023, due to a student information system transition.
- Approval of one-time addendum to Policy 7:100 extending the student exclusion deadline for health exams to October 15, 2023
- Technology update presentation
- Closed session for personnel, negotiations, student placement, and litigation
- Consent agenda approval of August 21, 2023 meeting minutes and FOIA request acknowledgment
- Board committee reports from Equity and Teaching & Learning and Policy & Legislative committees
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.3 Policy 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.2 Approval of Board Member Travel Request
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.3 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Aug 21, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to consider $9.99M bond refunding, snow removal contract
The Board of Education will hold a public meeting with a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining. In open session, they will consider a resolution to issue up to $9,990,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund outstanding bonds, and award a snow removal contract to Montgomery Landscaping for 11 buildings. The tentative FY24 budget will be presented for public inspection ahead of a September 25 hearing.
- Resolution to issue up to $9,990,000 in General Obligation Refunding School Bonds
- Approval of 2023-24 Snow Removal Services contract to Montgomery Landscaping for 11 buildings
- Tentative FY24 Budget presentation with public hearing set for September 25, 2023
- Discussion of Board Advisory Committee format for 2023-24
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes and FOIA requests
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) Collective…
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
6.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
6.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.1 Approval of Snow Removal Contract
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.2 Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $9,990,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds of the School District for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of said…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.3 Approval of Resolution calling for a Public Hearing on FY24 Budget
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.4 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Aug 7, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to consider $9.99M bond refunding and snow removal contract
The board will vote on a resolution to issue up to $9,990,000 in general obligation refunding bonds and award a snow removal contract for 11 buildings to Montgomery Landscaping Inc. They will also approve consent agenda items including meeting minutes and FOIA requests, after a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and student placement matters.
- Resolution to issue up to $9,990,000 in General Obligation Refunding School Bonds for refunding outstanding bonds
- Award of 2023-2024 snow removal contract to Montgomery Landscaping Inc. for 11 school buildings at $0 (bid tabulation attached)
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from July 1 and July 10, 2023 board meetings and FOIA request acknowledgments
- Staff recognition of Athletic Director Darren Howard as 2023 National Athletic Director of the Year
- Financial statements for July 2023 presented as information
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.2 Adoption of Board Agreements
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.3 Adoption of 2023-24 Board of Education Goals
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.4 Action on Uniform Grievance Complaint
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.5 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Jul 31, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Meeting
Board approves $53,578 marquee, $176K athletic training contract
The board held a special meeting including a closed session on student special education placement. In open session, they discussed draft board priorities for 2023-24 and approved several action items: a new electronic marquee for Oswego High School, a three-year athletic training contract with Athletico, an agreement with Community Cares for a permanent space at Old Traughber, and an upgrade to transportation GPS tracking.
- Awarded contract to Aurora Sign Company for new Oswego High School marquee, $53,577.58
- Approved three-year athletic training contract with Athletico, $176,000 in 2023-24
- Approved agreement with Community Cares to use Old Traughber space for personal care items and backpack program
- Approved upgrade of transportation GPS tracking system with Synovia Solutions (over $20,000)
- Discussed draft board priorities for the 2023-24 school year
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.1 Approval of New Oswego High School Marquee
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.2 Approval of Athletic Training Contract
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.3 Approval of Agreement with Community Cares
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.4 Approval of Transportation Tracking Technology
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.5 Approval of Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $7,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds of the School District for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s); 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2)…
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Approval of District Administrator Contract
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.2 Approval of Building Administrator Contracts
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.3 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Jul 10, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board discusses $53,577 Oswego High School marquee replacement
The board is meeting to hear an equity report, discuss a $53,577 marquee replacement at Oswego High School, and review financial statements. Prior meeting minutes and FOIA requests were approved under consent. The board also entered closed session for personnel and collective bargaining discussions.
- Closed session for personnel, employment, and collective bargaining (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(2))
- Equity Annual Report presentation
- New Oswego High School marquee: recommended bid of $53,577 from Aurora Sign Company
- Financial statements for June 2023
- Athletic training contract (item listed, details not provided)
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.2 Approval of Proposed School Day Changes
6 yea · 1 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Sat Jul 1, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Workshop
District 308 board workshop on vision, team building, closed session
This special board workshop includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Illinois open meetings law, followed by a public work session on team building, vision and mission, culture and climate, and re-envisioning the district's strategic plan, Envision 308. No votes on policies or budget items are scheduled.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel appointments, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Work session on team building for board members
- Discussion of vision, mission, and core values for the district
- Culture and climate review with circles of influence and communication
- Re-envisioning the Envision 308 strategic plan with prioritization activity
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Wed Jun 14, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Workshop
Board enters closed session for personnel and collective bargaining
This special board workshop agenda consists solely of a motion to enter closed session under Illinois statutes to discuss personnel matters (appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal) and collective bargaining. No other business is scheduled for the open portion of the meeting.
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (personnel) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) (collective bargaining)
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Thu Jun 8, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
Board interviews candidates for superintendent position
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board held a special closed session on June 8, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m., included a pledge of allegiance, and featured interviews with finalists for the superintendent role. The session was closed under Illinois law for discussion of personnel matters. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.
- Superintendent finalist interviews
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Wed Jun 7, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
Board to interview superintendent finalists in closed session
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed meeting to conduct interviews with finalists for the superintendent position. All other items on the agenda are procedural, including call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.
- Superintendent finalist interviews in closed session pursuant to ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Jun 5, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to enter closed session for personnel and bargaining
This meeting is largely procedural, with two closed sessions for personnel, collective bargaining, and student special education matters. The public session includes student and staff recognitions, a presentation on the English Learners program, and an opportunity for public comment.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters and salary schedules
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) for individual student special education placement
- Presentation: English Learners Annual Report (Envision 308)
- Staff recognitions: Dave Jeffers (custodian), Stephanie San Roman (band teacher), Kevin Schoenbach (associate band director)
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
12.2 Adoption of Oswego School District 308 PRESS Policy Manual
6 yea · 1 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Mr Jared Ploger nay
12.5 Approval of New Mass Communication Tool
6 yea · 1 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 1, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
School board to interview superintendent semi-finalists in closed session
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a special closed session meeting to conduct semi-finalist interviews for the superintendent position. The meeting is closed to the public per Illinois law for personnel matters. No other business or decisions are on the agenda.
- Closed session for superintendent semi-finalist interviews
- Meeting convened under Section 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Roll call of board members and pledge of allegiance as procedural items
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Wed May 31, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
Board conducts superintendent semi‑finalist interviews in closed session
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board met in a special closed session on May 31, 2023, as required by state law for personnel matters. After a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, the board held interviews with candidates for the superintendent position. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was carried.
- Call to Order (procedural)
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Superintendent semi‑finalist interviews
- Adjournment motion
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Tue May 30, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
Board of Education conducts superintendent semi-finalist interviews
The Board of Education convened a special closed session to conduct interviews for superintendent semi-finalists. This meeting was held pursuant to Section 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) regarding personnel matters.
- Superintendent semi-finalist interviews
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon May 22, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
Oswego school board to interview semi-finalists in closed session
The Board of Education is convening a special closed session meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, and performance of employees, as well as collective negotiating matters. Agenda items include a School Exec Connect interview workshop with a semi-finalist slate. The meeting is closed to the public under Illinois law.
- Special closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), and (16) for personnel and collective bargaining matters
- School Exec Connect interview workshop: semi-finalist slate presented
- Call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment as procedural items
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon May 8, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to hear superintendent candidate profile, consider new communication tool
The board will receive a presentation on the superintendent candidate profile, review financial statements, and discuss a new mass communication tool. An intergovernmental agreement with the Plano Area Special Education Cooperative (PASEC) for special education services is also presented for consideration.
- Superintendent candidate profile presentation from search firm
- Resolution to request release of Kendall County land cash funds
- Intergovernmental agreement with PASEC for special education programs (Deaf/Hard of Hearing, STARS, SKILLS, East View Academy) for 2023-2026
- New mass communication tool (Catapult) for emergency communications, replacing Blackboard
- Financial statements for April 2023 and year-over-year variance report
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.3 Approval of Building Administrator Contract
6 yea · 1 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay
9.4 Approval of District Administrator Contracts
4 yea · 3 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Ms Alison Swanson nay · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay · Mr Jared Ploger nay
9.5 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea · 1 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Alison Swanson nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 24, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Oswego SD 308 Board discusses professional development and policy manual updates
The Board of Education met to conduct an executive session regarding personnel and collective negotiating matters. The public session included a professional development presentation and a review of the draft PRESS Policy Manual.
- Executive session regarding employee compensation, discipline, and collective negotiating matters
- Professional Development Presentation for 2023-24
- Review of Draft PRESS Policy Manual updates
- Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes
- Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.3 Approval of Destruction of the Audio Recordings of the Closed Session Meetings from April 26, 2021 through October 12, 2021
6 yea · 1 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger nay
10.4 Approval of the Release of those Closed Session Minutes which no longer require confidential treatment and will be made available for public inspection, and retain as confidential those Closed…
6 yea · 1 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger nay
10.5 Approval of District Administrator Contract
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Alison Swanson nay · Ms Jennifer Johnson abstain
10.6 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea · 1 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Alison Swanson nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 11, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board discusses $320,861 TylerDrive bus system
The board voted to approve the consent agenda including meeting minutes and FOIA acknowledgments. They received information on the proposed TylerDrive transportation solution with a first-year cost of $320,861 and $44,414 annual licensing. Also discussed was a potential property tax abatement for Montgomery Village developments. The Human Resources annual report was presented.
- TylerDrive Transportation Solution: $320,861 first-year acquisition cost, $44,414 annual licensing
- Montgomery Village Development Abatement: discussion of incentives for undeveloped parcels
- Human Resources Annual Report presentation
- Approval of consent agenda including March 20 meeting minutes and FOIA acknowledgments
- Closed session for employee matters and collective bargaining
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.7 Approval of Food Service Contract Extension
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Alison Swanson nay · Ms Lauri Doyle not_present
9.8 Approval of 2023-24 Building Administrator Contracts
5 yea · 1 nay · 1 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Alison Swanson nay · Ms Lauri Doyle not_present
9.9 Approval of 2023-24 District Administrator Contracts
4 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain · 1 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Alison Swanson nay · Ms Jennifer Johnson abstain · Ms Lauri Doyle not_present
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 20, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to enter closed session for personnel, bargaining, litigation
The Oswego School District 308 Board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and pending litigation. The public session will include recognitions for winter athletes and National Merit Finalists, public comment, and approval of a consent agenda including minutes, FOIA requests, interfund transfers, and IHSA membership renewal.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), and (11) for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation
- Recognition of National Merit Finalists from Oswego East High School
- Recognition of winter sports teams and individual athletes
- PRIDE recognition for six staff members
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from Feb 27 and March 6, and IHSA membership renewal for 2023-24
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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s); 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
4 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
7.1 Minutes from previous Meetings
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
7.3 Approval of Interfund Transfers
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
7.4 Approval of Illinois High School Association Membership Renewal for 2023-24 for Oswego and Oswego East High School
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.2 Approval of Government Entity Settlement Agreement with JUUL Labs, Inc.
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.3 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Dismissal and Non-Reemployment of Probationary Part-Time Teachers and Teachers Hired under a Temporary Contract
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.4 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Dismissal and Non-Reemployment of First Year Probationary Teachers
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.5 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Dismissal and Non-Reemployment of Third Year Probationary Teachers
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.6 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Dismissal and Non-Reemployment of Fourth Year Probationary Teachers
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.7 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Non-Renewal of Administrative Contracts and Non-Reemployment of Administrators
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.8 Approval of Building Administrator Contract
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.9 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
10.1 Adjourn
6 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
Mon Mar 6, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
Oswego District 308 Board holds public forum on empowering students
This is a public forum meeting of the Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education. The board will hear community input on empowering, supporting, and motivating all students in the district, followed by a public comment period. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Community input session on empowering, supporting, and motivating all students
- Public comment opportunity (5 minutes per speaker, no personnel discussion)
- Welcome from Board President LaTonya Simelton
- Final comments from board members
- Adjournment
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Mon Feb 27, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to approve roof replacement bids for Oswego High School and Homestead Elementary
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met to approve a consent agenda, review superintendent search advertising costs, and consider bids for roof replacements at two schools. The board also held a closed session to discuss employee compensation and collective bargaining matters.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 1 and Feb 6, 2023
- Reviewed $999.00 advertising costs for the superintendent search
- Recommended award of $531,470.00 roof bid to J.L. Adler Roofing for Oswego High School
- Recommended award of $769,423.00 roof bid to Metalmaster Roofmaster for Homestead Elementary
- Closed session on employee compensation and collective bargaining
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.2 Approval of District Mission Statement
6 yea · 1 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 6, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board hears roof replacement bids exceeding $1.3M for two schools
The Board of Education will hear information on bids for roof replacements at Oswego High School ($531,470 low bid) and Homestead Elementary ($769,423 low bid). Members will also consider approving bills for payment totaling $3,169,302.25 and review a draft district mission statement for future adoption.
- Roof replacement bids: J.L. Adler Roofing low at $531,470 for Oswego High School; Metalmaster Roofmaster low at $769,423 for Homestead Elementary
- Approval of bills for payment in the amount of $3,169,302.25
- Draft district mission statement: 'Together, we empower, support, and motivate all students to thrive along their unique educational journey' - adoption sought Feb 27
- Community Relationships/Partnerships Annual Report presented
- Consent agenda includes approval of Jan 23 meeting minutes and acknowledgment of FOIA requests
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
6 yea
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
5 yea · 1 not_present
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson not_present
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
6 yea
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
6 yea
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
6 yea
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.2 Approval of Superintendent Search Firm
6 yea
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.3 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
10.1 Adjourn
6 yea
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
Wed Feb 1, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Meeting
Board hears pitches from three superintendent search firms
The Oswego Board of Education will hear presentations from three executive search firms—Ray & Associates, School Exec Connect, and BWP—regarding their services for conducting a superintendent search. Public comment and board member comments are scheduled, followed by a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Ray & Associates, School Exec Connect, and BWP present superintendent search proposals
- Public comment opportunity for residents
- Board enters closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel issues
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
6.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
Mon Jan 23, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to consider issuing up to $20M in tax anticipation warrants for 2022 taxes
The board enters closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and security, then reconvenes in open session. Public recognitions include PRIDE winners and fall athletes, and a presentation on Social Emotional Learning is scheduled. The main action item is approving a resolution authorizing up to $20 million in tax anticipation warrants against the 2022 levy to cover district expenses.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), (8) for personnel, collective bargaining, and security
- PRIDE Recognition for staff at Southbury, Grande Park, Bednarcik, Whealands, Boulder Hill, and Old Post schools
- Fall Athletic Recognition for swimmers, diver, and cross-country runner
- Social Emotional Learning presentation by administration
- Approval of resolution authorizing up to $20,000,000 in tax anticipation warrants at up to 6% interest, maturing by July 31, 2023
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.1 Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Tax Anticipation Warrants in anticipation of the collection of Taxes levied for the Year 2022
6 yea · 1 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Alison Swanson nay
9.4 Approval of 2023-2024 School Calendar
6 yea · 1 nay
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 9, 2023
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board discusses $20M tax anticipation warrant plan, bus leases
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met in closed session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining, then reconvened in open session for public comment, presentations, and consent agenda approval. Key information items included a proposed resolution authorizing up to $20 million in tax anticipation warrants (TAWs) at up to 6% interest, and two bus lease agreements for activity and special education vehicles.
- Resolution to authorize up to $20,000,000 in tax anticipation warrants for the educational fund at up to 6% interest, to be voted on January 23
- Lease of four 14-passenger Chevy/Collins activity buses for $82,080 per year for 5 years from Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc.
- Lease of twenty-nine special education vehicles for a five-year term (no dollar amount specified in agenda)
- Presentation on Facilities Envision 308 Update
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
6 yea · 1 not_present
Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Ms Lauri Doyle not_present
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.2 Approval of Updated Intergovernmental Agreement on High School Student Resource Officers
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.3 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Sharing Services between Village, Counties, Township, Library, Fire Department and Park District
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
9.4 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
10.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
10.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea
11.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Ms Lauri Doyle yea · Ms Alison Swanson yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea