Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education 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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a public forum 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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Workshop
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Workshop
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'
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public hearing 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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Workshop
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
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Closed Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Workshop
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
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
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