Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 8, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board holds public hearings on tax levy and driver's education fee waiver
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting on December 8, 2025. They will hold public hearings on the 2025 tax levy and on a renewal of a state waiver for driver's education fees. The board also entered closed session for personnel, security, and litigation matters.
- Public hearing on 2025 tax levy (Truth in Taxation)
- Public hearing on renewal of state waiver application for driver's education fees
- Closed session for personnel, security, and litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (8), (11))
- Recognition of Fall Sports IHSA state champions (Alli Wiertel, Katie Malm, Addi Miller)
- Recognition of Oswego High School marching band (3rd in class, 10th in state)
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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)(8)…
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
13.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
13.2 Approval of the Completion and Acceptance of the Long Range Facility Plan
6 yea · 1 abstain
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson abstain
13.3 Adoption of 2025 Tax Levy
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
13.4 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Yorkville CUSD 115 - Special Education Programs and Services
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
13.5 Approval of 2026 School Maintenance Project Grant
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
13.6 Approval of Renewal of State Waiver Application for Driver's Education Fees
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
13.7 Board Policies for Second Read and Approval – Section 2: School Board (2:120, 2:150, 2:270), Section 4: Operational Services (4:10, 4:30, 4:80, 4:140, 4:190), Section 5: General Personnel (5:10…
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
13.8 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
14.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon Nov 17, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board approves district administrator contract for Nicole Magana
The board approved a district administrator contract for Nicole Magana as Chief Comptroller Accountant for 2025-2026. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and closed-session minutes. Presentations will be heard on the 2025 General Obligation Bond Refunding and the 2025 Illinois School Report Card. The consent agenda, including minutes, FOIA requests, field trips, and an early childhood grant repayment, was approved.
- Approval of District Administrator Contract for Nicole Magana (Chief Comptroller Accountant, 2025-2026)
- Presentation on 2025 General Obligation Bond Refunding
- Presentation on 2025 Illinois School Report Card & Summative Designations
- PRIDE recognition for staff from East View Academy, Prairie Point, Southbury, and Oswego High School
- Consent agenda approval including FY23 Early Childhood Grant Repayment and overnight field trips
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🗳️ How they voted (15 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…
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
5.1 Approval of District Administrator Contract
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
10.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
10.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
10.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
10.4 FY23 Early Childhood Grant Repayment
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.2 Approval of English I Novels
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.3 Board Policies for Second Read and Approval - Section 4: Operational Services (4:90), Section 5: General Personnel (5:270), Section 7: Students (7:40, 7:325)
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.4 Approval of Renewal of Milestone Support
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.5 Approval of Destruction of the Audio Recordings of the Closed Session Meetings from November 6, 2023 through April 22, 2024
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.6 Approval of the Release of those Closed Session Minutes which no longer require confidential treatment and will be made available for public inspection, and retain as confidential those Closed…
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.7 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
13.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon Nov 3, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
Board public forum focuses on future planning, student assignment, and enrollment growth
The Board of Education is hosting a public forum with four breakout sessions on student achievement, facilities planning, student assignment and enrollment growth, and special education. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting also included a closed session on personnel and litigation matters. A public comment period is provided for community input.
- Closed session entered to discuss personnel and pending/probable litigation (6-0 vote, one absent)
- Breakout session on Student Achievement & Future-Focused Learning
- Breakout session on Facilities & Future Planning
- Breakout session on Student Assignment & Enrollment Growth
- Breakout session on Special Education & Student Services
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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 · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
8.1 Adjourn
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
Mon Oct 20, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to hear storm damage, safety, and student assignment updates
The board will first enter closed session to discuss personnel, security, student placement, litigation, and self-evaluation matters. In open session, they will recognize PRIDE award winners, hear presentations on storm damage repairs, safety and security, and student assignment, and consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes and a Water Billing Repayment Intergovernmental Agreement with Fox Metro.
- PRIDE recognition for staff from Brokaw Early Learning Center, Boulder Hill Elementary, Old Post Elementary, and Oswego East High School
- Presentation on Operations storm damage update
- Presentation on annual safety and security update
- Presentation on student assignment
- Consent agenda includes approval of Water Billing Repayment Intergovernmental Agreement with Fox Metro
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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)(8)…
4 yea · 3 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.3 Water Billing Repayment Agreement
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.1 Approval of Board Member Travel Expenses Triple I Conference
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.2 Approval of SY27 New High School Courses and Title Changes
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.3 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon Oct 6, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to hear student enrollment projections and building capacity analysis
The board will hear a presentation on student enrollment projections and building capacity analysis (item 5.1). It also enters closed session to discuss personnel, real estate, and litigation matters. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, FOIA requests, overnight field trips, and an ISBE audit corrective action plan. A Hispanic Heritage Month showcase is recognized.
- Presentation on student enrollment projections and building capacity analysis
- Closed session for personnel, real property, and litigation discussions
- Approval of consent agenda: minutes from Sept. 22, FOIA log, overnight field trips
- Acknowledgment of ISBE audit results corrective action plan
- Hispanic Heritage Month showcase
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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)(5)…
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
8.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
8.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
8.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
8.4 ISBE Audit Results
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
10.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
10.2 Board Policies for Second Read and Approval - Section 1: School District Organization (1:10, 1:20) Section 2: School Board (2:10, 2:80, 2:130, 2:240) Section 3: General School Administration…
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
10.3 Resolution Approving Emergency Expenditure of Funds for Repairs to Oswego East High School Performing Arts Auditorium with Performance Services Inc
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
10.4 Resolution Authorizing Notice of Dismissal of Educational Support Staff Employee
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
10.5 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
11.1 Adjourn
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
Mon Sep 22, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board holds public hearing and votes on FY26 budget
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the FY26 budget and is expected to adopt it. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation. Presentations include an Aramark update, strategic plan, and student assignment planning.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of FY26 budget
- Closed session for personnel matters and litigation
- Aramark operations update
- Strategic plan update
- Student assignment planning update
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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…
4 yea · 3 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
12.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
12.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
12.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
12.4 Administrator and Teacher Salary Benefits Report FY25
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
14.1 Approval of FY26 Budget
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
14.2 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
15.1 Adjourn
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
Mon Sep 8, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to approve $9.77M in bills and emergency school repairs
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will vote on paying $9,774,778.87 in bills and approve emergency repairs to the Oswego East High School Performing Arts Center and the Oswego High School main gym floor due to flood damage. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel, student special education placement, and pending litigation. Consent agenda items include approving meeting minutes, acknowledging FOIA requests, and authorizing overnight field trips.
- Approval of bills for payment: $9,774,778.87
- Emergency approval of Oswego East High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) repairs awarded to Performance Services
- Emergency approval of Oswego High School main gym floor repairs due to flood damage
- Consent agenda: minutes from August 25, 2025, FOIA requests, and overnight field trips over 200 miles
- Closed session under IL statutes for personnel, student special education, and litigation
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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)(10)…
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.2 Emergency Approval of Oswego East High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) Repairs
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.3 Emergency Approval of Oswego High School Main Gym Floor
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.4 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
10.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon Aug 25, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to hear Phase 2 Long Range Facility Plan presentation
The board will receive a presentation on the Phase 2 Long Range Facility Plan (Stage 2) and hear beginning-of-year school highlights. They are also set to approve a consent agenda that includes a $4,025 donation for an ASCEND student equity conference, overnight field trips, and meeting minutes. A closed session is scheduled under state law covering personnel, special education placements, and pending litigation.
- Phase 2 Long Range Facility Plan (Stage 2) presentation
- $4,025 donation from an anonymous donor to support the ASCEND Student Equity Conference
- Approval of overnight field trips and trips exceeding 200 miles
- Acknowledgment of FOIA requests received by the district
- Approval of minutes from the August 11, 2025 board 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…
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
8.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
8.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
8.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
8.4 Acknowledgement of Donation
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
10.1 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon Aug 11, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board approves $88M bond refunding and $6M in bills
The board approved a resolution to issue up to $88 million in refunding bonds and authorized payment of $6,082,641.12 in bills. A consent agenda was adopted including $5,000 donation from T-Mobile and acknowledgment of FOIA requests. Presentations on the FY26 budget and capital projects were received, and a closed session was held for personnel and student matters.
- Approved resolution for up to $88,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds
- Authorized payment of bills totaling $6,082,641.12
- Accepted a $5,000 donation through T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Program
- Received FY26 Budget Presentation (information only)
- Heard Operations Project Update on capital projects
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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)(10)…
4 yea · 3 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Erika Sieh not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
8.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
8.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
8.3 T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Donation
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
10.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
10.2 Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $88,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the District, providing for…
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
10.3 Approval of Water Billing Repayment Agreement with the Village of Oswego
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
10.4 Approval of Personnel Report
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
11.1 Adjourn
6 yea · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson not_present
Mon Jul 28, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to accept $75,000 Boundless Educators Grant and approve administrator contracts
The Board will vote on the consent agenda, including approving minutes, acknowledging FOIA requests, granting permanent and temporary easements to the DuPage Water Commission for its WaterLink Project, and accepting a $75,000 Boundless Educators Initiative Grant Award. They also approved individual building administrator contracts for several staff members. The meeting began with a closed session for personnel, student placement, and litigation matters.
- Approval of building administrator contracts for Angelique Ayala (Dean of Students), Tequila Butler (Assistant Principal), Krystina Lewis (Assistant Principal - Special Education), and Camille Wright (Dean of Students)
- Resolution authorizing permanent and temporary construction easements to the DuPage Water Commission for its WaterLink Project
- Acceptance of a $75,000 Boundless Educators Initiative Grant Award
- Acknowledgment of FOIA requests received by the district
- Approval of minutes from the July 7, 2025 Board meeting
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🗳️ How they voted (18 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 · 1 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Heather Martin not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
4.1 Approval of Building Administrator Contract(s)
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.3 Resolution authorizing the grant of permanent easements and temporary construction easements to the DuPage Water Commission for its WaterLink Project
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.4 Acknowledgement of Boundless Educators Initiative grant award
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.2 Resolution Authorizing a Developer to Submit Initial Development Plans to the Village of Oswego to Undertake the Village Concept Review Process related to the Potential Development of the Old…
6 yea · 1 abstain
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Brandi Robinson abstain
9.3 Approval of Copier Machines & Maintenance Services Vendor
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.4 Approval of 2025-26 Facility Rentals & Student Fees
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.5 Approval of IGA with Oswego Fire Department
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.6 Approval of Board Protocols
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.7 Approval of English IV - Perspective Novel
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.8 Resolution Authorizing Notice of Dismissal of Educational Support Staff Employee #1
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.9 Resolution Authorizing Notice of Dismissal of Educational Support Staff Employee #2
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.10 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
10.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon Jul 7, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board discusses Old Traughber school redevelopment proposal
The board approved building and district administrator contracts, including Spencer Brown as Dean of Students and Katherine Renz as Director. They also discussed an information item on the Old Traughber Redevelopment Proposal, a proposal to redevelop former school property. A consent agenda was approved, including a $38,378 refund for overpayment of IDEA grant funds. The board also received information on copier machine RFP, 2025-26 facility fees, an intergovernmental agreement with the Oswego Fire Department, and board protocols.
- Old Traughber Redevelopment Proposal – discussion of redeveloping former school property
- Approval of Building Administrator Contract for Spencer Brown (Dean of Students)
- Approval of District Administrator Contract for Katherine Renz (Director)
- Refund of $38,378 for overpayment of grant year 2023 IDEA Flow-Through Fund
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Oswego Fire Department for 2025-26
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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
4 yea · 3 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
5.1 Approval of Building Administrator Contract(s)
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
5.2 Approval of District Administrator Contract(s)
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
9.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
9.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
9.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
9.4 Repayment of grant year 2023 IDEA Flow - Through Fund
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
10.1 Approval of DuPage Water Commission Water Link Project
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
10.2 Approval of Personnel Report
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
11.1 Adjourn
5 yea · 2 not_present
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock not_present
Sat Jun 21, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Workshop
District 308 approves athletic equipment vendor and administrator contracts
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met for a special workshop to approve several operational contracts and vendor agreements. The board also held a closed session regarding employee compensation and professional ethics.
- Approved BSN Sports, LLC - Option A as the exclusive district-wide athletic apparel and equipment provider
- Approved a Data Visualization and Warehouse Platform
- Approved Building Administrator contracts for Courtney Kayne, Angela Shiplett, and Christopher Taylor
- Approved field trips for the Quad County Urban League
- Held closed session regarding employee appointment, compensation, and professional ethics
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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)(1): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS…
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
5.1 Approval of Data Visualization and Warehouse Platform
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
5.2 Approval of Athletic Equipment Vendor
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
5.3 Approval of Building Administrator Contract(s)
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
5.4 Approval of Field Trips for Non-Profit Organization
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
6.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon Jun 9, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board approves 5-year custodial contract, hears facility plan update
The board entered closed session for personnel and negotiations, then approved administrator contracts and a five-year agreement with the Oswego Custodial Maintenance Association. Presentations included the Phase I Long Range Master Facility Plan, a DuPage Water Commission pipeline project, athletic equipment procurement, and a new English IV novel selection.
- Approved building administrator contracts for Jay Peterson (assistant principal) and Joseph Scarpino (dean of students)
- Renewed district administrator contracts for Brent Kiger (IMRF Director) and Kevin McDonald (Assistant Director)
- Approved a 5-year professional agreement (2025-2030) with the Oswego Custodial Maintenance Association
- Presented Phase I Long Range Master Facility Plan (information only)
- Presented DuPage Water Commission Water Link Project and Athletic Equipment RFP recommendations
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🗳️ How they voted (22 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s) 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
4 yea · 3 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Brandi Robinson not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
2.2 Return to Open Session
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
5.1 Approval of Building Administrator Contract(s)
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
5.2 Renewal of District Administrator Contract(s)
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
5.3 Approval of Professional Agreement with the Oswego Custodial Maintenance Association
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.4 Acknowledgement of Gifts and/or Donations
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.5 Acknowledgement of Decommissioned Items
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.6 Approval of Treasurer's Bond for 2025-2026
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.7 Renewal of 2025-26 CLIC Property & Casualty Insurance
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.8 Renewal of 2025-26 CLIC Worker’s Compensation
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
10.9 Acceptance of the Bill Belichick Foundation Grant
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
11.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
11.2 Approval of Recommended Designations of Hazardous Intersections
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
11.3 Approval of Consolidated District Plan
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
11.4 Approval of Title I Schoolwide Plan for Boulder Hill, Long Beach and Plank JHS
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
11.5 Approval of Title I School Improvement Plan – Year 1 Implementation for FC and OP and Year 2 Implementation for BH and LB
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
11.6 Policies for Second Read and Approval: Section 1: School District Organization (1:30); Section 2: School Board (2:260, 2:265); Section 4: Operational Services (4:15, 4:80); Section 5: General…
5 yea · 2 not_present
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea · Dr Amy Murillo not_present · Dr Heather Martin not_present
Mon Jun 2, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Meeting
Board approves emergency contract for AC unit replacement at Traughber Junior High
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education approved a resolution to enter an emergency contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for a rooftop unit replacement at Traughber Junior High School. The meeting included public comment and procedural items. Only this action item was considered.
- Approval of emergency contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for RTU replacement at Traughber Junior High (pending attorney approval)
- Board voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the resolution
- Contract invoked emergency exception under Illinois School Code and Joint Purchasing Act
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Approval of Resolution to Enter a Contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for an RTU Replacement Unit at Traughber Junior High School pursuant to the Emergency Exception under the Illinois School Code and…
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
4.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon May 12, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board approves administrator contracts for 2025-2026
The board held a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining, then opened public session. They voted to approve building administrator contracts for Melissa Crisci, Kenneth Spranger, and Steven Tracy, as well as a district administrator contract for Dr. Jennifer Cooper-Wells. A presentation on the Oswego Police Partnership was given. The consent agenda included approval of previous minutes, FOIA requests, field trips, and stipend recommendations.
- Approval of building administrator contracts: Melissa Crisci (Assistant Principal), Kenneth Spranger (Principal), Steven Tracy (Athletic Director) for 2025-2026
- Approval of district administrator contract: Dr. Jennifer Cooper-Wells (Executive Director) for 2025-2026
- Presentation on Oswego Police Partnership
- Winter athletic recognition for SkillsUSA state championship students
- PRIDE awards for eight staff members
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🗳️ How they voted (13 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s) 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
2.2 Return to Open Session
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
5.1 Approval of Building Administrator Contracts
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
5.2 Approval of District Administrator Contract
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.1 Minutes from previous Meeting
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.4 Approval of Joint Stipend Committee Recommendation
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.1 Approval of Bills for Payment
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.2 Approval of Girls Flag Football
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.3 Approval of Oswego East High School Re-Grout Project
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
11.4 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
12.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Dr Heather Martin yea · Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon May 5, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Special Board of Education Meeting
Oswego District 308 board reorganizes, elects Dominick Cirone as president
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special meeting to reorganize following recent elections. The board recognized outgoing members, administered the oath of office to four new members, and elected officers including Dominick Cirone as President, Heather Martin as Vice President, and Mary Jo Wenmouth as Secretary. They also approved Option 1 for the 2025-26 regular board meeting calendar.
- Recognition of outgoing Board Members LaTonya Simelton, Eugene Gatewood, Jared Ploger, and Jennifer Johnson
- Oath of office administered to new Board Members Dr. Heather Martin, Brandi Robinson, Dr. Rovel Rucker-Pollock, and Erika Sieh
- Election of Dominick Cirone as Board President
- Election of Dr. Heather Martin as Vice President and Mary Jo Wenmouth as Secretary
- Approval of Option 1 for the 2025-26 regular board meeting dates and times
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 Appoint President Pro Tempore to preside over the Election of the Board of Education President
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Heather Martin yea · Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.1 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of President
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Heather Martin yea · Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.2 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of Vice President
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Heather Martin yea · Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.3 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of Secretary
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Heather Martin yea · Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
7.4 The Board of Education will establish Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Place
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Heather Martin yea · Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
9.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea · Brandi Robinson yea · Erika Sieh yea · Heather Martin yea · Rovel Rucker-Pollock yea
Mon Apr 28, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to consider renewing state waiver for show choir
The board will hold a public hearing on renewing a state waiver for show choir, then vote on the application. They also plan to approve building administrator contracts, though details are not public until after the vote. The meeting began with a closed session on personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation.
- Public hearing on renewal of Show Choir State Waiver Application
- Approval of Building Administrator contracts (details withheld until approved)
- PRIDE recognitions for certified and non-certified staff at multiple schools
- Closed session under IL statutes for personnel, collective bargaining, litigation, and closed session minutes
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
12.8 Approval of Destruction of the Audio Recordings of the Closed Session Meetings from May 5, 2023 to October 23, 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 Apr 7, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board hears Facilities and Operations annual report
The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation. In open session, they will recognize student achievements, hear public comment, and receive the Facilities and Operations Annual Report. Consent agenda items include approving March 17 meeting minutes, acknowledging FOIA requests, approving field trips, and accepting a Casey's Cash for Classrooms grant.
- Closed session under state statutes for personnel, collective bargaining, and pending litigation
- Student recognitions for swim/dive, gymnastics, wrestling, Business Professionals of America, and National Merit finalists
- Facilities and Operations Annual Report presented for information
- Consent agenda: approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes, FOIA requests, field trips over 200 miles, and Casey's Cash for Classrooms Grant
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10.9 Approval of District Administrator Contracts
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 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 17, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board approves SD308 Strategic Plan
The Board of Education approved the SD308 Strategic Plan on a 6-1 vote. The board also voted to enter closed session to discuss employee matters, collective bargaining, student discipline, and litigation. Consent agenda items were approved, including meeting minutes, FOIA requests, a field trip, a prom vendor, and IHSA membership for both high schools. Public comment and staff recognitions were also held.
- Approved SD308 Strategic Plan (6-1)
- Entered closed session under IL statutes for personnel, collective bargaining, student discipline, and litigation
- Consent agenda approved: Feb. 24 and March 3 meeting minutes, FOIA acknowledgments, overnight field trip, OEHS 2026 prom vendor, and IHSA membership for Oswego and Oswego East High School
- PRIDE recognitions for certified and non-certified staff at Thompson, Traughber, Bednarcik, and Goal schools
- Public comment opportunity with 3-minute speaking limit
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 Approval of SD308 Strategic Plan
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 19 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 3, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Public Forum
Student-led roundtable on cell phones, respect, mental health
The Board of Education is holding a public forum featuring student-led roundtable discussions on topics including cell phones, respect, missing class, and mental health. The meeting also includes an opportunity for public comment. No binding decisions are on the agenda.
- Student-led roundtable discussions on cell phones, respect, missing class, cultural responsiveness, censorship, academics/extracurriculars, and mental health
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Presentation attachment: Student Led Board Forum (1) Presentation.pdf (1,860 KB)
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6.1 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 24, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Oswego school board approves assistant superintendent contract
The board held a closed session for personnel and litigation matters, then reconvened to approve a three-year contract for Assistant Superintendent Markisha Mitchell (2025-2028) by a 6-1 vote, with member Jennifer Johnson dissenting. The personnel report was approved unanimously. Recognitions were given to staff from four elementary schools, and the board received monthly financial reports.
- Approved 2025-2028 Assistant Superintendent contract for Markisha Mitchell (6-1 vote)
- Approved personnel report (unanimous)
- PRIDE recognitions for staff at East View Academy, Homestead, Wheatlands, and Grande Park Elementary
- Received financial information including treasury report, investment summary, and budget report as of Jan. 31, 2025
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (personnel) and 2(c)(11) (pending litigation)
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5.1 Approval of District Administrator 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 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Feb 10, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board approves new 5-year contract with education support staff union
The board voted to approve a professional agreement with the Oswego Education Support Professionals Association covering 2025-2030. They also received presentations on Aramark's food service update and the work of Diverse Learners' Task Forces. The meeting began with a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation matters.
- Approval of the 2025-2030 Professional Agreement with the Oswego Education Support Professionals Association (OESPA)
- Presentation from Aramark on food service, including impact of Second Chance Breakfast at Churchill Elementary
- Presentation summarizing Diverse Learners' Task Forces
- Closed session under Illinois statutes for personnel, collective bargaining, and pending litigation
- Consent agenda approved including Jan 27 meeting minutes, FOIA requests, and overnight/over-200-mile field trips
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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
5.1 Approval of Professional Agreement with the Oswego Education Support Professionals Association
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 Field Trips for 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 Abating a Portion of the Working Cash Fund to the Capital Projects 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
10.3 Approval of Endpoint Antivirus Replacement
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
10.4 Approval of Personnel Report
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
11.1 Adjourn
7 yea
Mr Eugene Gatewood yea · Ms Jennifer Johnson yea · Ms LaTonya Simelton yea · Mr Dominick Cirone yea · Mr Jared Ploger yea · Dr Amy Murillo yea · Mary Jo Wenmouth yea
Mon Jan 27, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Oswego School Board receives strategic plan update
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met to review a strategic plan update and handle administrative approvals. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, security, and litigation.
- Strategic Plan Update presentation
- Approval of overnight and/or over 200-mile field trips for IHSA Post-Season
- Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests
- Closed session regarding employee compensation, discipline, and performance
- Closed session regarding school building safety and security procedures
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s) 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)…
6 yea · 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
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 Field Trips for 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
9.1 Approval of 2025-26 and 2026-27 School Year 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
9.2 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
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 Jan 13, 2025
Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting
Board to discuss $70,390.67 plan for new high school English novels
The Board will discuss a proposal from 25 educators to add seven new novels to high school English courses at a one-time cost of $70,390.67. Also on the agenda are recognitions for students and staff, an iLEAD program update, and approval of consent items including meeting minutes and FOIA requests.
- Proposal to add seven novels to HS English curriculum at $70,390.67 one-time cost
- Closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation matters
- Recognition of IHSA swim/dive, golf, art ambassadors, and PRIDE award winners
- iLEAD foundational practices update
- Consent agenda includes minutes from Dec 9, 2024 meeting and FOIA requests
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s) 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 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 Field Trips for 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 Board Policies Second Read: Section 2 School Board: (2:105); Section 6 Instruction (6:135); Section 7 Students (7:10); Section 8 Community Relations (8:10)
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
10.3 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
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