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West Aurora School District #129, IL

West Aurora School District #129 public meetings in 2021

46 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

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Board enters executive session for personnel and real property discussions

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed session to discuss specific personnel matters and the potential purchase or lease of real property. The agenda items were for board review only and did not include specific names, contracts, or addresses.

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Mon Dec 13, 2021

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Board adopts 2021 tax levy and approves property purchases

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to take action on the 2021 tax levy, approve property purchases, and hear informational presentations. The board will vote on the tax levy and related bond abatements, as well as ratify contracts for properties on Morton Ave and New Haven. Informational items include an economic development presentation from the City of Aurora and updates on student trips and community affairs.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021

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Board authorizes property purchases up to $2.1M on Morton and New Haven Aves

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on November 15, 2021, to discuss and act on several items. The board approved a motion to authorize the superintendent to negotiate the purchase of five properties on Morton and New Haven Avenues for up to $2,100,000, and also approved the consent agenda, the 2020-2021 annual financial reports, and discussed the 2021 tax levy and abatements.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021

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School board enters closed session for personnel and property talks

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters and the potential purchase or lease of real property. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later to adjourn to open session. No public decisions or details were disclosed, as the discussions are exempt from open meeting requirements.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

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School board enters closed session for personnel matters

This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), which covers appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

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Board approves 2021 tentative tax levy, final vote set for Dec. 13

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on November 1, 2021, to approve routine consent items and take action on the 2021 tentative tax levy. The board also received information on Title I plans, high school course proposals, and a bus lease proposal, and discussed the 2020-2021 annual financial report.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021

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School board enters closed session for personnel matters

This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), covering appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public, with no public decisions or discussions listed.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021

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Board approves $2M fund transfers and hears bus lease proposal

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a public hearing and approved two resolutions transferring $2,000,000 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Education Fund, and from the Education Fund to the Bond and Interest Fund. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, bill listings, personnel report, a property tax appeal resolution, and a memorandum of understanding with the paraprofessionals association. Additionally, the board received information on the 2020-2021 annual financial report and a bus lease proposal.

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Fri Oct 8, 2021

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School board holds closed session on personnel matters

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a special executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel, as permitted under Illinois statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later adjourned to open session. No decisions or discussions from the closed session are included in this agenda.

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Fri Oct 8, 2021

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Board votes to terminate employee Tamela Small

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a special meeting on October 8, 2021, primarily to act on a personnel matter discussed in closed session. The board voted to approve the administration's recommendation to terminate the employment of Tamela Small. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

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West Aurora School District 129 Board enters executive session for personnel matters

The Board of Education met in an executive closed session to discuss personnel issues. The meeting was held under statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

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Board approves consent agenda, hears CTE and capital projects updates

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met for a regular session, approving a consent agenda that included minutes, bill listings, a personnel report, and keeping certain closed-session minutes confidential. The board also received informational updates on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, a property tax appeal settlement, and community affairs, and discussed capital projects and a fund transfer for a QZAB payment.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

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School board holds closed session on personnel and minutes review

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters and review minutes of prior closed meetings, as permitted by Illinois statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later to adjourn to open session. No public decisions or action items are on this agenda.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

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Board to adopt 2021-2022 budget after public hearing

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the 2021-2022 budget, as required by Illinois law. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including personnel, bills, and graduation requirements, and receive updates on enrollment, capital projects, and a QZAB payment transfer.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021

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Board enters executive session for personnel and student discipline matters

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed session to review specific personnel and student disciplinary cases. The meeting was held under statutory provisions regarding employee compensation, performance, or dismissal and student disciplinary matters.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021

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Board to discuss 2021-22 budget for District 129 and Hope D. Wall

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on September 7, 2021, at the District Administration Office. The main discussion item is the tentative 2021-2022 budget for the district and the Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement. The board will also receive informational updates on a school maintenance project grant, graduation requirements for the class of 2022, and technology asset disposal. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and asset disposal.

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Mon Aug 16, 2021

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Board of Education enters executive session to discuss personnel matters

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in an executive closed session. The meeting was held to discuss specific personnel matters including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees or legal counsel.

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Mon Aug 16, 2021

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West Aurora School District 129 Board reviews 2021-2022 budget presentation

The Board of Education met to review the tentative budget for the 2021-2022 school year and a joint agreement with Hope D. Wall. The meeting also included the approval of routine consent agenda items, including personnel reports and financial bills.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

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Board enters executive session to discuss personnel matters

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed session. The meeting was held to discuss specific personnel matters including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees or legal counsel.

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Mon Aug 2, 2021

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Board approves COVID-19 mitigation resolution for 2021-22 school year

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on August 2, 2021, and approved several routine items, including the consent agenda, minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and an updated policy. The board also approved a mitigation resolution outlining COVID-19 safety measures for the upcoming school year and authorized the public posting of the 2021-2022 tentative budget, with a public hearing scheduled for September 20, 2021.

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Mon Jul 12, 2021

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West Aurora school board holds closed session on personnel matters

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in executive session to discuss personnel matters under state statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later to adjourn to open session. No decisions or public actions were taken during this closed meeting.

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Mon Jul 12, 2021

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West Aurora school board approves consent agenda, hears policy update

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 12, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included minutes, bill listings, personnel report, and policy updates. The board also received information on a draft update to Policy 8.030, presented by Superintendent Dr. Jeff Craig. Public comments were limited to three minutes per person, and the meeting included recognition of visitors and board member comments.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021

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Board approves routine items and reviews federal ESSER funding update

The West Aurora School District #129 Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 21, 2021. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the previous meeting, bill listings, personnel reports, and bank depository designations. The board also received informational updates on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) federal funding and proposed changes to Board Policies 4.055 and 7.340.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021

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West Aurora School Board enters closed session to discuss specific personnel matters.

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive session on June 21, 2021. The board voted unanimously to enter a closed session under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. No other substantive items were decided in this portion of the meeting.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

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Board approves consent agenda including 2.6% admin salary increase

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on June 7, 2021, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, bill listing, personnel report, safety hazard re-certification, a food services contract renewal, and a 2.6% increase in administrator salaries. The board also received informational updates on ESSER Phase II funding, a depository resolution, an NIA executive board election, and technology asset disposal. Public comments were limited to three minutes per person.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

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Board enters closed session for personnel and collective bargaining

This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating, as permitted by Illinois statute. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment to open session.

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Mon May 17, 2021

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Board approves $474,759 servery renovation contract and e-learning plan

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a public hearing and approved an e-learning day process for the next school year, along with a $474,759 contract for servery renovations at Washington Middle School and West Aurora High School. The board also approved routine consent agenda items including minutes, bills, personnel report, and asset disposal.

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Mon May 17, 2021

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School board enters closed session for personnel matters

This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), which covers appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. The meeting is procedural and includes roll call, entering closed session, a board review discussion, and adjournment to open session.

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Mon May 3, 2021

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Board approves intent to withdraw from Dunham Partnership School

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on May 3, 2021, and approved several action items, including a motion to submit a letter of intent to withdraw from the Dunham Partnership School at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. The board also approved a new three-year agreement with SEIU Local 73 for transportation employees, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Additionally, the board received informational updates on the FY21 third quarter treasurer report, ESSER federal funding, and the e-learning day process for the next school year.

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Mon May 3, 2021

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Board reorganizes, swears in new members, elects officers

This is a special meeting of the West Aurora School District #129 Board of Education to reorganize after the April 6, 2021 election. The board will administer the oath of office to newly elected members, elect a president and vice president, reappoint the board secretary, and appoint an IASB representative. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

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Mon May 3, 2021

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Board enters closed session for personnel and union talks

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as allowed under state law. The board voted to enter the closed session and later voted to adjourn to open session. No decisions or public actions are on this agenda.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

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Board approves $59,500 boiler demolition contract and Dunham withdrawal

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on April 19, 2021, and approved a consent agenda, a boiler demolition contract, and a letter of intent to withdraw from the Dunham Partnership School. They also discussed the John C. Dunham Partnership School model and disposal of band equipment.

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Mon Apr 19, 2021

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School board holds closed session on personnel and negotiations

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by state statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later to adjourn to open session. No public decisions or discussions are on this agenda.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021

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Board approves $309,800 contract for mechanical unit replacement at Greenman and Fearn Elementary

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on April 5, 2021, to approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes, bills, personnel report, and asset disposals. They also discussed the Quarter Four Learning Plans, capital projects update, and the John C. Dunham Partnership School model. The board approved a $309,800 contract for the FY2021 Mechanical Unit Replacement at Greenman and Fearn Elementary.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021

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Board enters closed session for personnel and union talks

This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by state law. The agenda includes only procedural items and closed-session discussions, with no public action items.

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Mon Mar 15, 2021

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Board awards $1.87M paving and $1.635M roofing contracts

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on March 15, 2021, and approved several action items, including major construction contracts for paving and roofing, as well as technology and personnel resolutions. The board also discussed capital projects, teaching and learning, and superintendent division overviews. The meeting included standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, bill listing, and personnel report.

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Mon Mar 15, 2021

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School board holds closed session on personnel and union talks

This is the agenda for a closed executive session of the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating, then adjourned to open session. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

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West Aurora School Board enters closed session for personnel and union talks

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters and collective bargaining. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session under state statute, and will review items related to employee appointments, performance, and salary schedules. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

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Board approves consent agenda including girls swimming co-op

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on March 1, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and a proposal for the West High girls swimming and diving team to enter into a co-op. The board also received informational updates on the FY21 second quarter treasurer report, solar power purchase agreements, P-EBT benefits, and a draft 2021-2022 meeting calendar. Discussions were held on capital projects and the Erate program for SY2021.

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Tue Feb 16, 2021

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Board approves consent agenda including tax abatement changes for North Aurora hotel

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, personnel report, and a school calendar amendment. The board will also act on rescinding and approving tax abatement agreements for a North Aurora hotel property. Informational and discussion items include a possible swimming co-op and overviews of Operations and Human Resources.

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Tue Feb 16, 2021

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Board enters closed session for personnel and collective bargaining

This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by Illinois statute. The meeting is procedural and contains no public action items.

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Mon Feb 1, 2021

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Board to transfer $790,000 from operations to education fund for bond payment

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on transferring $790,000 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Educational Fund to pay outstanding 2004 Qualified Zone Academy Bonds. The board will also discuss an amended 2020-2021 school year calendar and approve routine consent agenda items including minutes, bills, personnel report, and the 2021-2022 calendar.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

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Board approves $2.8M geothermal contract for school project

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on January 19, 2021, to approve routine consent agenda items and take action on two construction contracts. The board approved a $2,798,000 contract with Lite Construction for the 2021 Geothermal Conversion and Mechanical Improvements Project No. 20079, and a $29,025 contract with International Test and Balance, Inc. for related testing and balancing. They also discussed draft 2021-2022 school year calendars and a fund transfer for a 2004 QZAB payment.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

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Board enters closed session for personnel and union talks

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by state statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later to adjourn to open session. No other business is on the agenda.

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Mon Jan 4, 2021

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School board holds closed session on personnel and union talks

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting in executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by Illinois statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later to adjourn to open session. No public decisions or details are available because the discussion is confidential.

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Mon Jan 4, 2021

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Board approves transfer of Todd and Lincoln schools to City of Aurora

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on January 4, 2021, and approved an intergovernmental agreement transferring title of Todd and Lincoln schools to the City of Aurora, while retaining future use of improved space at Todd. The board also approved the 2019-2020 annual financial reports, the consent agenda (including a bus lease, course proposals, and policy updates), and discussed capital projects and a fund transfer. The meeting included public comment periods and recognitions.

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