West Aurora School District #129 public meetings in 2023
36 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a public hearing on a proposed property tax levy increase, then approved a consent agenda and several action items, including a $5 million bus purchase and a $18,259.84 per-bus lease. The board also terminated two employees and discussed capital projects and elementary math.
- Public hearing on proposed property tax levy increase
- Approved purchase of 37 Blue Bird school buses for up to $5,000,000
- Approved 5-year lease for four 14-passenger buses at $18,259.84 each
- Authorized $50,000 match for School Maintenance Project Grant for West Aurora High School doors
- Terminated employees LaToya Taylor and Victor Smith
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by Illinois statutes. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later adjourned to open session. No public decisions were made during this meeting.
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Adjourned to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on November 20, 2023, and approved the 2023 tentative tax levy, with a final adoption vote scheduled for December 11, 2023. The board also approved a professional service agreement with American Institutes for Research and secondary course proposals for 2024-2025. Discussions included the 2024-2025 draft calendar, summative designations, tax levy abatements, and a bus lease refresh. The consent agenda, including minutes, bill listing, personnel report, asset disposal, and policy updates, was approved as a single motion.
- Approved 2023 tentative tax levy (final vote Dec. 11)
- Approved professional service agreement with American Institutes for Research
- Approved secondary course proposals for 2024-2025
- Discussed 2023 tax levy and abatement of taxes
- Discussed bus lease refresh for transportation department
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in executive (closed) session on November 20, 2023. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by state law. The agenda contains no public action items beyond the procedural vote to go into and out of closed session.
- Vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters
- Unanimous vote by all 6 board members present to enter closed session
- Meeting held at District Administration Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is a special meeting of the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board will take action to enter a closed executive session under Illinois law for self-evaluation, practices, and procedures, or professional ethics, with a statewide association representative. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public decisions or discussions on substantive items.
- Action to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16) for self-evaluation, practices, and procedures, or professional ethics
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Adjourn to open session and final adjournment motions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to review and discuss several informational items, including the 2023 tax levy, transportation leasing, and policy updates. The board will also vote on the 2022-2023 annual financial reports and approve routine consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, personnel report, and overnight trips.
- 2023 Tax Levy - Step 1 presented for information
- Transportation leasing refresh cycle for 2024-25 presented
- Draft policy updates 4.060, 5.120, 6.135 presented
- Approval of 2022-2023 Annual Financial Reports for WASD and Hope Wall Special Education
- Approval of overnight trips: Cheer Nationals 2024, Band Missouri trip
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive (closed) session on November 6, 2023, to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by Illinois statutes. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later adjourned to open session. No public decisions were made during this portion of the meeting.
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (5 yea votes)
- Discussion items: personnel (3.01) and collective negotiating (3.02) for board review only
- Adjourned to open session at end of closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on routine items, including approving the consent agenda (minutes, bills, personnel report). They will also receive information on secondary course proposals for 2024-2025, the FY2023 annual financial report, a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the Aurora Public Library, and prior trip approvals. A capital projects update is scheduled for discussion.
- Approval of consent agenda including bill listing and personnel report
- Presentation of FY2023 Annual Financial Report by Crowe LLP
- Information on secondary course proposals for 2024-2025
- Discussion of intergovernmental agreement with Aurora Public Library
- Capital projects update presented by operations staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed executive session. The session was held to discuss matters related to personnel, including the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel.
- Executive session regarding 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Personnel
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to approve routine items and two action items: an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora for closing public roadways, and the Altria Government Entity Settlement Agreement. The board also receives a community affairs update and hears public comments.
- Approval of intergovernmental agreement with City of Aurora for closure of public roadways
- Approval of Altria Government Entity Settlement Agreement
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and disposal of a fleet truck
- Community affairs update presented by Director Anna Gonzales
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting in executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel, as permitted by Illinois statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and will later adjourn to open session. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (6 yea votes)
- Meeting held at District Administration Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the 2023-2024 budget and the Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement. The board will also consider terminating an employee for job abandonment and approve routine consent agenda items including bills, personnel, and overnight trips.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 budget
- Termination of employee Steven Dawson for job abandonment
- Approval of bill listing for September 18, 2023
- Approval of overnight trips for West High students
- Approval of FY23 Administrator and Teacher Salary Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and then to adjourn to open session. No public decisions or discussions are on this agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously
- Meeting at District Administration Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive (closed) session on September 5, 2023. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, collective negotiating, and the purchase or lease of real property, as permitted by Illinois statute. The agenda includes only procedural items and closed-session discussion topics; no public decisions or actions were listed.
- Vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session carried (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Adjournment to open session motion carried (7 yeas, 0 nays)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive closed 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 the purchase or lease of real property, as permitted by Illinois statute. No public decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (5 yea votes)
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously (6 yea votes)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on August 7, 2023, and approved the sale of 34.2 acres on Prairie Street to CalAtlantic Group, LLC for $2,500,000. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, personnel report, a prior trip form, and a policy update, and took action on a teacher remedial warning and the district equity statement. Information items included the 2023-2024 budget process, asset disposals, and community affairs update, with discussions on capital projects and Prairie Property bid results.
- Approved sale of 34.2 acres on Prairie Street to CalAtlantic Group, LLC for $2,500,000
- Approved consent agenda including bill listing, personnel report, and policy 7.100 update
- Approved resolution for remedial warning to tenured teacher Natalie Gross
- Approved updated District Equity Statement
- Approved public posting of 2023-2024 tentative budgets and hearing date of September 19, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
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 under state statute, and will reconvene in open session afterward. No public decisions are expected during this closed portion.
- Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (4 yeas)
- Meeting held at District Administration Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a discussion item on the District Equity Statement. The agenda is mostly procedural, including roll call, public comment, and board member comments, with the equity statement as the only substantive discussion item.
- Discussion of District Equity Statement (attachment: Equity Statement Work Session.pdf)
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Board member comments and 2023-2024 meeting schedule review
- Adjournment motion carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in executive session on July 10, 2023, to discuss personnel matters and the potential purchase or lease of real property. The board voted to enter closed session and later adjourned to open session. No decisions or public actions were taken during this closed session.
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for real property purchase or lease
- Motion to enter closed session carried (4 yeas)
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried (6 yeas)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on July 10, 2023, and approved a consent agenda including minutes, bills, personnel report, and a depository resolution. They also approved a food service agreement renewal with OrganicLife, LLC for 2023-2024 and a resolution authorizing social media litigation. The board received information on policy updates, a choir trip, and community affairs.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and depository resolution
- Approved food service agreement renewal with OrganicLife, LLC for 2023-2024
- Approved resolution authorizing social media litigation
- Discussed food service agreement and social media litigation proposals
- Received information on Policy 7.100 Health, Eye and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
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, which is permitted under Illinois law for these specific topics. No public decisions or actions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (6 yeas)
- Meeting held at District Administration Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on June 20, 2023, and approved a consent agenda including routine items such as minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and policy updates. The board also approved resolutions authorizing forward delivery securities purchase agreements related to bond funds and the sale of the Prairie Street site for a minimum of $1,450,000. Discussions were held on the FY 24 designating depository resolution and a forward purchase agreement for interest rate risk mitigation.
- Approved sale of Prairie Street site for minimum $1,450,000
- Approved resolutions for forward delivery securities purchase agreements for Series 2016 and 2017C Qualified School Construction Bonds
- Approved consent agenda including bill listing, personnel report, and Policy 7.140 update
- Discussed FY 24 designating depository resolution
- Discussed sinking funds for interest rate risk mitigation on QSCBs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters and the purchase or lease of real property. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and will reconvene in open session afterward. No public decisions or action items are on this agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Adjournment to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters, collective negotiating, and the purchase or lease of real property, as permitted under Illinois statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and will later adjourn to open session. No public decisions or details are on this agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Unanimous vote to enter closed session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where it will vote on several action items including a new teacher contract, an amended school calendar, a conference change, and construction projects. The board will also recognize new student board members and the outgoing member, and hear public comments.
- Approval of AEA-W contract for 2023-2027
- Approval of amended 2023-2024 school year calendar
- Approval of conference change from Southwest Prairie to Upstate Eight
- Approval of job order contracting with F.H. Paschen for summer 2023 construction at West Aurora High School
- Naming of student health facility as The Jeff Craig Family Resource Center
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 1, 2023, approving a consent agenda that included minutes, bills, personnel report, and safety hazard re-certification. The board also approved a $109,436 contract with Wiesbrook Sheet Metal, Inc. for wall panel replacement at the transportation facility. Information items included a treasurer's report, building presentations, property discussion, and community affairs update. Discussions covered naming a new school-based health center, a forward purchase agreement, and a possible athletic conference change.
- Approved $109,436 contract to Wiesbrook Sheet Metal, Inc. for Wall Panel Replacement - Transportation Project No. 22121
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 17, 2023, bill listing, personnel report, and annual re-certification of serious safety hazard areas
- Discussed potential options for property acquisition and sale (Prairie Property)
- Discussed naming committee recommendation for new school-based health center
- Discussed consideration of changing athletic conferences
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive session on April 17, 2023, to discuss personnel matters, collective negotiating, and the purchase or lease of real property. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later adjourned to open session. No other business was conducted.
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(5)
- Motion to enter closed session by Robert Gonzalez, seconded by Melody Saperston
- Unanimous vote to enter closed session (7 yeas)
- Items for board review only: personnel, collective negotiating, real property
- Adjourned to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on April 17, 2023. The board will discuss upcoming capital projects, including a wall panel replacement at the transportation building, receive an educational equity update, and hear about a proposed student trip to Costa Rica. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items like bill approvals and personnel reports.
- Discussion of capital projects, including wall panel replacement at the transportation building
- Information on a proposed West High World Languages student trip to Costa Rica in June 2024
- Discussion of using sinking funds for interest rate risk mitigation on Qualified School Construction Bonds
- Approval of the bill listing for April 17, 2023
- Approval of the Personnel Report for 04/17/2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where the main action is the approval of the consent agenda, which includes routine items such as minutes, bill listings, personnel report, and a waste haul contract award. The board will also receive informational presentations on instructional residents at two middle schools, an asset disposal, and a community affairs update.
- Approval of consent agenda including bill listing and personnel report
- Award waste haul management contract to Groot, Inc. for 2023-2024 school year
- Presentation on instructional residents at Herget and Washington Middle Schools
- Disposal of a portable salad bar no longer in usable condition
- Community affairs update from Director Anna Gonzales
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, and the purchase or lease of real property. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and will reconvene in open session afterward. No public decisions are expected during the closed portion.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters and salary schedules
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously by all seven board members present
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on March 20, 2023, and approved several action items, including a $862,995 contract for concrete and pavement projects, a new paraprofessional contract, and resolutions authorizing the non-reemployment of various non-tenured teachers. The board also discussed waste hauling bids and received overviews from the Teaching & Learning and Community Affairs departments.
- Approved contract with Advantage Paving, Inc. for 2023 Concrete and Pavement Projects at $862,995
- Approved West Aurora Paraprofessionals Association contract from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028
- Approved resolutions for non-reemployment of full-time, grant-funded, and temporary non-tenured teachers
- Approved technology E-rate purchase and IHSA membership renewal
- Discussed waste hauling bid process - Step 2
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, and potential real estate purchases or leases. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session and will reconvene in open session afterward. No public decisions or details from the closed discussions are included in this agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters and salary schedule deliberations
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously by board members present
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes, bills, and personnel reports, and to take action on secondary textbook adoptions. The board will also receive informational presentations on math instruction from three elementary principals, a draft 2023-2024 meeting calendar, and a community affairs update. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from Jan 23, 2023, bill listings, and personnel report
- Approval of secondary resource (textbook) adoptions for spring 2023
- Presentation on math instruction by principals of Goodwin, Greenman, and Hill elementary schools
- Draft 2023-2024 board meeting calendar presented by Superintendent Dr. Jeff Craig
- Community affairs update by Director Anna Gonzales
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by Illinois statutes. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later adjourned to open session. No decisions or public actions were taken during this closed meeting.
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Unanimous vote to enter closed session (7 yeas)
- Unanimous vote to adjourn to open session (7 yeas)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is a closed-session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board will discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, and potential real estate purchases or leases, all under Illinois open meetings exemptions. No public decisions are scheduled.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating and salary schedule deliberations
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (7 yeas)
- Adjournment to open session planned
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at the District Administration Office. The board approved two contracts for HVAC improvements at Jewel Middle School totaling $3,030,200, and also approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, bills, personnel, policy updates, an overnight trip, and asset disposal. The meeting included a public hearing on two driver's education waivers, presentations on elementary focus groups, a draft 2023-2024 school calendar, and a community affairs update.
- Approved $3,008,000 contract to Commercial Mechanical, Inc. for Jewel Middle School HVAC Improvements (Project No. 22051)
- Approved $22,200 contract to Mechanical Test & Balance, Inc. for HVAC Test and Balance (Project No. 22051B)
- Held public hearing on two driver's education waivers (simulator and fees)
- Approved consent agenda including bill listing, personnel report, and policy manual updates
- Discussed draft 2023-2024 school calendar and capital projects update