Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 9, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board holds public hearing on 2024 property tax levy
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a Truth in Taxation public hearing on the proposed 2024 tax levy. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and pending litigation. Other business includes a consent agenda for approving minutes, acknowledging FOIA requests, and approving field trips.
- Public Truth in Taxation Hearing on the 2024 Levy
- Appointment of President Pro Tempore due to absence of Board President
- Closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), (11))
- Consent agenda approving Nov 18, 2024 minutes, FOIA acknowledgments, and field trips
- Board committee reports from Finance & Facilities, Equity and Learning & Innovations, and Policy & Legislative
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🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.2 Appointment of President Pro Tempore
4 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
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 · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson 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
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.3 Field Trip for Overnight and/or over 200 Miles
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.2 Approval of Health Life Safety Survey for Junior High Schools
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.3 Approval of Recycling / Disposal of Electronics RFP
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.4 Adoption of 2024 Tax Levy
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.5 Approval of Integrated Pest Managment Services RFP
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.6 Approval of School Maintenance Grant Project
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.7 Board Policy Second Read and Approval - Section 2: School Board (2:70-E,2:120) Section 4: Operational Services (4:30,4:60,4:150,4:170) Section 5: General Personnel…
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.8 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.9 Resolution Authorizing Notice of Dismissal to Educational Support Staff Employee
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.10 Approval of No Trespass Order
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Adjourn
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Nov 18, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to enter closed session for personnel, negotiations, and litigation; hear 2024 School Report Card
The board will first enter closed session under state statutes to discuss employee matters, collective bargaining, and pending litigation. In public session, they will receive presentations on the 2024 School Report Card and the district's foundational practices. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, FOIA requests, and field trips.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), (11), and (21) for personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, and closed-session minutes review
- Presentation of the 2024 School Report Card and summative designations
- PRIDE recognitions for 12 teachers and employees across district schools
- Consent agenda: approve minutes from Oct. 21, Oct. 28, and Nov. 4 meetings; acknowledge FOIA requests; approve overnight/long-distance field trips
- Committee reports from Finance & Facilities, Equity and Learning & Innovation, and Policy & Legislative committees
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.10 Approval of Destruction of the Audio Recordings of the Closed Session Meetings from October 11, 2022 through April 24, 2023
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 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 4, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
School Board approves new student transportation routing system
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a public forum to discuss strategic goals and operational topics. The Board approved a new routing software and updated a policy regarding board member compensation.
- Approved Tyler Routing System to replace Versatran for student transportation
- Tabled a $757,093.20 contract with A Beep, LLC for radio communication needs until November 18, 2024
- Approved Board Policy 2:125 regarding Board Member Compensation and Expenses
- Approved field trips for overnight stays and/or trips exceeding 200 miles
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s) 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8) Security procedures, school building safety and security, and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or…
6 yea · 1 not_present
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 not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Approval of Routing System
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 Radio and Repeater RFP
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 Policy Second Read and Approval: School Board (2:125)
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 Approval of Field Trip 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 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 Oct 28, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Workshop
Board enters closed session for self-evaluation and ethics review
This is a special closed workshop where the Board of Education will discuss self-evaluation, practices, procedures, and professional ethics under Illinois law. The meeting includes public comment, roll call, and a closed session with a statewide association representative. No public votes on policy or budget are scheduled.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16) for self-evaluation and professional ethics with a statewide association representative
- Review, edit, and affirm board agreements during closed session
- Identify areas for board improvement and next steps
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16) Self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics, when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of…
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
3.6 Return to Open Session
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
4.1 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 Oct 21, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
School board approves administrator contracts and personnel report
The board approved district administrator contracts for Hanno F. Becker and Fleur I. Pavelka, as well as a personnel report, following a closed session on employee appointments, collective bargaining, and security. It also received financial statements and a transportation hazardous route study for information.
- Approval of District Administrator Contracts for 2024-2025 Coordinator Hanno F. Becker and Interim Special Education Coordinator Fleur I. Pavelka
- Approval of Personnel Report (details not public until approved)
- Closed session for employee appointment/compensation, collective bargaining, and security procedures
- Financial Statements, Investment Schedule, and CPI for September 2024
- Transportation Hazardous Route Study presented as information
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🗳️ How they voted (11 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
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
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
6 yea · 1 not_present
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 not_present
7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
6 yea · 1 not_present
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 not_present
8.1 Approval of District Administrator Contract
6 yea · 1 not_present
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 not_present
8.2 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea · 1 not_present
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 not_present
10.1 Approval of Paper Supply RFP
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 Game Time Playground Grant for HM, LC and BH Elementary Schools
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 Board Member Travel for 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
10.5 Approval of No Trespass Order
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 Oct 7, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board enters closed session for personnel, negotiation, and safety matters
The board will hold a closed session to discuss employee appointments, collective bargaining, property sale, security procedures, and litigation, then reconvene in open session. Public session includes presentations on Medicaid, the iLEAD program, and school safety, followed by public comment and consent agenda approval.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), (6), (8), (11) for personnel, collective bargaining, property, security, and litigation
- Recognition of nurse Karen Kala (Fox Chase Elementary) for recent actions by Chief Bastin and Sergeant Nehring
- Presentation on Medicaid update
- Presentation on Foundational Practices – iLEAD Update
- Safety Presentation – Annual Safety and Security BOE Update
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🗳️ How they voted (11 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 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 over 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
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 providing for the issue of not to exceed $12,150,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds of the District for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of…
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 Master Facility Plan
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 Custodial Supplies RFP
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 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
Sat Sep 28, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Workshop
Board workshop on disrupting microaggressions in schools
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss understanding and disrupting microaggressions through critical awareness in the school community. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, public comment, and adjournment.
- Work session on 'Understanding and Disrupting Microaggressions through Critical Awareness in the School Community'
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Mon Sep 23, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board holds public hearing on updated e-learning plan
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on an updated e-learning plan. Additionally, the board will receive presentations on the Aramark food service contract, the refunding of 2015 series bonds, and a master facility plan. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, acknowledgment of FOIA requests, approval of field trips, and acknowledgment of the administrator and teacher salary and benefit report for FY24.
- Public hearing on updated E-Learning Plan
- Aramark food service update presentation
- Refunding of 2015 series bonds presentation by PMA Securities
- Master Facility Plan presentation from Wight & McKinstry
- Consent agenda includes salary/benefit report for FY24
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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 ILCS120/2(c)(2)…
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson not_present · Dr Amy Murillo 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
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 - 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
9.4 Acknowledgement of Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report FY24
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 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
10.2 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 Approval of Updated E-Learning Plan
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
12.2 Approval of Four New Bus Leases
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
12.3 Policies for Second Read and Approval: Section 4: Operational Services (4:70, 4:80) Section 5: General Personnel (5:130, 5:200) Section 6: Instruction (6:140)
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
13.1 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 9, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Oswego School Board reviews curriculum audit and updates district policies
The Board of Education discussed a curriculum audit and received reports from finance, policy, and equity committees. The board approved several district policy updates and authorized specific overnight and long-distance field trips.
- Curriculum Audit Presentation
- Approval of policies regarding Board vacancies, Board Attorney, Identity Protection, and Vandalism
- Approval of overnight and/or field trips exceeding 200 miles
- Approval of policies for General Personnel (5:180, 5:290, 5:310)
- Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests
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🗳️ How they voted (11 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)(10)…
5 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
6 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
6 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
6 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 Field Trips - Overnight / More than 200 Miles
6 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 Policies for Consent: Section 2: School District Organization (2:70, 2:160) Section 4: Operational Services (4:15) Section 5: General Personnel (5:180, 5:290, 5:310) Section 6: Instruction…
6 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 District Administrator Contract
6 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 of Personnel Report
6 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 Resolution Authorizing Notice of Dismissal to Educational Support Staff Employee
6 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 Bills for Payment
6 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
6 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 19, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
District 308 selects ServBank as official banking services provider
The Board of Education met to approve personnel reports and field trips. The body also selected a new banking services provider following a Request for Proposal process.
- Approval of ServBank as the official banking services provider
- Approval of field trips to Philadelphia, PA (Nov 7-10, 2024) for Oswego High School and Oswego East High School Digital Journalism and Yearbook
- Approval of the Personnel report
- Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting
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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)(10)…
5 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
5 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
5 yea
Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
6.2 Approval of Field Trips - Overnight / More than 200 Miles
5 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 Personnel Report
5 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 Banking Services
5 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 Jetter Purchase
5 yea
Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.1 Adjourn
5 yea
Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Aug 5, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board considers selecting ServBank as district banking provider after RFP
The Board will hold a closed session to discuss personnel, student placement, and litigation matters, then reconvene for a public session. Key agenda items include a presentation on the banking services RFP recommending ServBank, public comment, and approval of the consent agenda (minutes, FOIA requests, and field trips).
- Closed session under IL statutes for personnel, student special education placement, and pending/probable litigation
- Presentation recommending ServBank as district banking provider after evaluating 7 RFP proposals
- Consent agenda includes approval of July 15, 2024 meeting minutes, FOIA requests, and overnight field trips over 200 miles
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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)(10)…
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
7.3 Approval of Field Trips for Overnight / More than 200 Miles
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.1 Approval of Building Administrator Contracts
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.2 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
8.3 Approval of Five Year extension of Performance Based Superintendent Agreement for the period beginning July 1, 2024, and extending through June 30, 2029
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.2 Approval of Title I SIP Plans: Boulder Hill (new) and Long Beach
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.3 Approval of Student Information System Supports
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.1 Adjourn
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Jul 15, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board approves $4.73M in bills, administrator contracts
The Board of Education approved payment of bills totaling $4,730,426.75 and approved district and building administrator contracts for the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also entered closed session to discuss personnel and special education student placement matters. Recognitions included the OHS Girls Softball Team.
- Approved payment of bills for $4,730,426.75
- Approved District Administrator contracts for 2024-2025 (Fisher, Pesha, Truitt-Gamble, Pieranunzi)
- Approved Building Administrator contracts for 2024-2025 (Carson, Hauge, Oldaker)
- Approved Personnel Report
- Recognized OHS Girls Softball Team
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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)(10)…
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
8.1 Approval of District 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
8.3 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 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
10.2 Resoltuion Authorizing Intervention in Proceedings before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
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
Thu Jun 27, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Meeting
Board approved settlement to resolve lawsuit with former student
The Oswego CUSD 308 Board of Education held a special meeting on June 27, 2024, entering closed session to discuss employee matters and pending litigation before returning to open session. The board voted to approve a settlement agreement with a former student to resolve a lawsuit, and awarded a $182,500 painting maintenance contract to RLV Services, LLC.
- Approved settlement agreement with a former student to resolve a lawsuit (vote 6-0)
- Awarded $182,500 painting maintenance contract to RLV Services, LLC of Lombard, IL
- Entered closed session under statutes for personnel and litigation
- Sought painting quotes from three contractors; the winning bid was $182,500, well below the highest of $364,972
- Public comment period held before action items
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🗳️ How they voted (5 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)(11)…
6 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
6 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
5.1 Approval of Settlement Agreement
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
5.2 Approval of RFP for Painting Maintenance
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
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 24, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to consider awarding $182,500 painting contract to RLV Services
The Board will vote on a recommendation to award a $182,500 painting contract to RLV Services LLC for interior refresh of district buildings. They will also consider approval of bills totaling $2,761,948.07, approval of administrator contracts, and acknowledgment of FOIA requests. A closed session preceded the public meeting for personnel and student matters.
- RFP for Painting Maintenance: recommends RLV Services LLC for $182,500
- Approval of Bills for Payment: $2,761,948.07
- Approval of eight District Administrator contracts for 2024-2025
- Approval of one Building Administrator (Dean) contract
- Acknowledgment of FOIA requests received by the district
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.10 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Oswego – SRO
6 yea · 1 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Dr Amy Murillo nay
8.11 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Plainfield – RRA and SRO
6 yea · 1 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Dr Amy Murillo nay
The other 18 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 3, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
School Board holds public hearings on FY24 and FY25 budgets
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education conducted public hearings regarding the FY24 Budget Amendment and the FY25 Budget. The board also recognized student achievements in journalism, business, track and field, and soccer.
- Public hearing on FY24 Budget Amendment
- Public hearing on FY25 Budget
- Decision to move the Procurement Card Audit to a future meeting
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🗳️ How they voted (27 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)…
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
5.1 Procurement Card Audit
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.3 Acknowledgement of Gifts and/or Donations
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.4 Acknowledgement of Decommissioned Items
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
9.5 Field Trips for Non-Profit Organization
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.1 Approval of Engagement of Franczek P.C. as Board of Education Attorney
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.2 Approval of Equity and Rightful Presence Policy (2:25)
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.3 Approval of District Administrator Contract
4 yea · 1 abstain
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson abstain
10.4 Approval of Building Administrator Contract
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.5 Approval of Personnel Report
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.2 Approval of FY24 Budget Amendment
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.3 Approval of FY25 Budget
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.4 Approval of SEL Curriculum and Universal Screener
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.5 Approval of American Sign Language (ASL) Proposal
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.6 First Solutions Transportation Agreement
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
12.7 Approval of Rejecting Bids for Multiple School Exterior Concrete Flatwork Replacement
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Sat May 25, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Workshop
Board votes to change contractors for high school track projects
The Board of Education held a workshop including an executive session and a public session. The Board approved a change in contractors for the high school track project and discussed several work session items.
- Termination of contract with Schroeder Asphalt for high school track projects
- Continuation of work with subcontractor Midwest Track at OHS and OEHS
- Awarding of remaining OEHS track work to Geneva Construction
- Discussion of Draft Equity Policy
- Discussion of Board Agreements, Board Advisory Committee Structure, and Strategic Roadmap
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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
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
5.1 High School Track Project
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 Adjourn
6 yea · 1 not_present
Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Mr Eugene Gatewood not_present
Mon May 6, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
District 308 board meets with closed session and consent agenda
The board entered closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters. In open session, they recognized winter sports and staff, heard presentations from student groups and a demographer, and approved a consent agenda including prior minutes, FOIA requests, field trips, and policy updates across multiple sections.
- Closed session under IL statutes for employee appointment/performance and collective bargaining
- Winter athletic recognitions including state qualifiers in culinary arts and cabinetmaking
- PRIDE employee awards for May
- Presentation from RSP Demographer on enrollment study
- Consent agenda approval with policy updates in Sections 2,4,5,6,7
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
11.2 Approval of Food Service RFP
4 yea · 2 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson nay · Mr Jared Ploger nay
The other 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 22, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
District 308 Board reviews SEL curriculum and food service proposals
The Board of Education discussed a proposal for a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) universal screener and Tier 1 curriculum. The meeting also included a presentation regarding a Food Service RFP and recognitions for students and staff.
- Presentation of District 308 SEL Universal Screener and SEL Tier 1 Curriculum Proposal
- Food Service RFP Presentation
- Awarding of $2,500 National Merit Scholarships to four students
- Recognition of April PRIDE winners and CAD/Design competition winners from Oswego East and Oswego High Schools
- Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.4 Approval of Destruction of the Audio Recordings of the Closed Session Meetings from April 25, 2022 through September 26, 2022
5 yea · 1 nay
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mr Jared Ploger nay
The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 8, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board enters closed session for personnel, bargaining, litigation
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a closed session under state statutes to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and pending litigation. The public portion of the meeting included recognitions, public comment, and approval of a consent agenda with routine items such as previous meeting minutes, FOIA requests, and field trips.
- Board entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), and (11) for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation.
- Consent agenda approved: minutes from March 18, 2024 meeting; FOIA requests; field trips overnight or over 200 miles.
- Recognitions: Special Olympics basketball teams received silver and bronze medals at state tournament.
- Student Ambassadors Isabelle Gershon and Luke Lockwood reported.
- Public comment period held; speakers limited to 5 minutes.
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🗳️ How they voted (19 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 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 Approval of Field Trips - Overnight / 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
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 IHSA Sport - Girls Wrestling
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 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
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 Resolution Authorizing Loans Totaling $15,900,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Educational Fund and the Transportation Fund
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 Residency Program
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
9.6 Approval of Fixed Assets and Inventory
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
9.7 Approval of Building 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
9.8 Approval of Building Administrator Contracts for 2024-25
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
9.9 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Dismissal and Non-Reemployment of Probationary Part-Time Teachers and Teachers Hired on a Temporary 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
9.10 Approval of Resolution Authorizing Dismissal and Non-Reemployment of First and Second Year Probationary Teachers
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
9.11 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 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
10.2 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
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 Mar 18, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board enters closed session for personnel, negotiations, student discipline
The Oswego Board of Education met on March 18, 2024. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss employee appointments, compensation, collective bargaining, and student disciplinary cases. In open session, the board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, FOIA requests, IHSA membership renewal for both high schools, and overnight field trips. The board also heard reports on board priorities and recognized PRIDE award winners.
- Approved IHSA membership renewal for 2024-25 for Oswego and Oswego East High Schools
- Approved overnight field trips or trips over 200 miles
- Recognized PRIDE winners for February and March
- Acknowledged FOIA requests received by the district
- Heard presentation on progress on board priorities
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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)…
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
8.1 Minutes from previous Meetings
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
8.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
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
8.3 Illinois High School Association Membership Renewal for 2024-25 for Oswego and Oswego East High School
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
8.4 Approval of Field Trips - Overnight / More than 200 Miles
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
10.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
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
10.2 Approval of Cyber Security Penetration Testing
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
10.3 Approval of New IHSA Sport
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
10.4 Approval of Activity Bus Trust Lease to Purchase Agreement
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
10.5 Approval of Fox Chase Roof Replacement
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
10.6 2023-24-2 Student Disciplinary Case
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
10.7 Action on Uniform Grievance Procedure Complaint - M-D
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
10.8 Approval of Personnel Report
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
11.1 Adjourn
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
Mon Mar 4, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
Board to enter closed session for personnel and bargaining
The board will first convene a closed session to discuss employee appointments, compensation, collective bargaining, and pending litigation, then return to open session for public comment and a presentation on the 'Portraits of a Learner, of an Educator, of a Leader' framework.
- Enter closed session under statutes covering personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation
- Return to open session after closed deliberations
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit
- Small-group discussion on student, educator, and leader portraits
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🗳️ How they voted (3 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…
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
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
8.1 Adjourn
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
Mon Feb 26, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to discuss personnel, bargaining, and security in closed session
The Board will first meet in closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, security, and litigation. In open session, they will recognize the girls swim and dive team for a state championship, receive presentations on English learners programs, facilities, a strategic roadmap, and a residency program, and approve the consent agenda including meeting minutes.
- Recognition of 2023-2024 Oswego Girls Co-Op Swim & Dive Team for IHSA Combined State Championship
- Annual English Learners Update presentation
- Annual Report on Facilities presentation
- Strategic Roadmap presentation
- Residency Program 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)…
5 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood 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
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
10.1 Approval of Mowing 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
10.2 Second Read and Approval: Section 5: General Personnel (5:210, 5:220) Section 6: Instruction (6:230) Section 7: Students (7:60)
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 K-5 ELA Resource
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 Action on Uniform Grievance Procedure Complaint - M-D
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
10.6 Action on Uniform Grievance Procedure Complaint - M-M
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
10.7 Approval of Building Administrator Contract
6 yea · 1 abstain
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 abstain
10.8 Approval of District Administrator Contract
6 yea · 1 abstain
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 abstain
10.9 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 Feb 12, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Oswego School Board reviews special education report and student presentation
The Board of Education met to receive an annual report on special education and a presentation from the Muslim Student Association. The body also approved a consent agenda including field trips and FOIA request acknowledgments.
- Annual Report on Special Education presentation
- Muslim Student Association (MSA) student presentation
- Approval of overnight and/or 200+ mile field trips
- Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests
- PRIDE recognitions for December and January staff
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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)…
6 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger 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 Approval of Field Trips - Overnight / 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
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 Health Life Safety Survey for High Schools
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 2024-2025 School Calendar
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 Student Disciplinary Case 2023-24-1
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 Mediation Agreement
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
10.6 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
Thu Feb 8, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
Board holds closed session for personnel matters
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting in a special closed session on February 8, 2024, to discuss personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of certain employees and individuals, as authorized by the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
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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 Jan 22, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to discuss 2024 referendum bond refinancing
The Board will hear information on refinancing 2024 referendum bonds, receive the final audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and review a health/life safety survey for high schools. They also approved a consent agenda including field trip approvals and acknowledged FOIA requests, and recognized staff with PRIDE awards.
- Information on 2024 Referendum Bond Refinancing presented by PMA
- Final Audit Report for the period ending June 30, 2023
- Health Life Safety Survey for High Schools study report
- PRIDE recognitions for December and January staff
- Approval of field trips that are overnight or over 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; 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 Approval of Field Trips - Overnight / 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 Securly Classroom
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 Policies for Second Read and Approval: Section 2 (2:20) Section 5 (5:30, 5:250, 5:330) Section 6 (6:15, 6:30, 6:50, 6:60) Section 7 (7:70, 7:160, 7:190, 7:270, 7:285, 7:290)
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 Building 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 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
Fri Jan 12, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Workshop
District 308 special board workshop cancelled due to weather
This special Board of Education workshop scheduled for January 12 and 13, 2024, has been cancelled due to weather. The agenda included work sessions on advancing educational equity in district policies and practices, but no decisions were made as the meeting was called off.
- Cancellation notice for January 12 and 13 workshop due to weather
- Scheduled work session: Advancing Educational Equity in District Policies and Practices Through Critical Consciousness Part 1
- Scheduled work session: Advancing Educational Equity in District Policies and Practices Through Critical Consciousness Part 2
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Mon Jan 8, 2024
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
School board to approve policy updates and hold closed session
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board will hold a closed session to discuss employee appointments, compensation, and collective bargaining, then convene a public session to vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes from December 4, 2023, acknowledgement of FOIA requests, authorization of overnight field trips over 200 miles, and adoption of multiple board policy updates across Sections 3, 5, 6, and 7. These updates cover administrative personnel, employee drug-free workplace and ethics, school year calendar, student social-emotional development, and student discipline.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(2) for personnel and collective bargaining
- Approval of board policy updates: Section 3:50 (Administrative Personnel), Section 5 (Drug-Free Workplace, Ethics, Terms of Employment), Section 6 (School Year Calendar, Social-Emotional Development), Section 7 (Student Discipline)
- Approval of overnight field trips exceeding 200 miles (details in FT_January 2024.pdf)
- Acknowledgement of 10 FOIA requests (23-96 through 23-106) received by the district
- Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2023 Board of Education meeting
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.2 Approval of Labor Management Partnership Contract
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 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.