West Aurora School District #129 public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive closed session on Dec. 9, 2024, to discuss personnel matters (including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal of specific employees) and collective negotiating issues. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session under state statute, then adjourned to open session.
- Board voted 4-0 to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (personnel) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) (collective negotiating).
- Items discussed were for board review only and not open to the public.
- Meeting adjourned to open session by a unanimous vote.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will vote on adopting the 2024 tax levy and on resolutions to abate portions of taxes levied for three bond series (2015A, 2016, and 2017C). The board will also receive information updates on student cell phone usage, elementary instructional minutes, a KCT Credit Union partnership, and several overnight student trips.
- Approval of the 2024 Tax Levy Adoption
- Abatement of 2024 taxes for Series 2015A QECB, Series 2016 QSCB, and Series 2017C QSCB bonds
- Approval of the 2025-2026 school year calendar
- Information update on student cell phone usage in district buildings
- Approval of overnight trip for West High jazz band to Purdue University Jazz Festival
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss three matters allowed under Illinois law: personnel issues (appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel), collective bargaining with employee representatives, and the purchase or lease of real property. The board will review these topics in private and then adjourn to open session.
- Unanimous vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Unanimous vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Unanimous vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Motion to enter closed session made by Mr. Thomas St Jules, seconded by Mrs. Colleen Lorenz
- Meeting scheduled to adjourn to open session after closed discussions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a physical education waiver, discuss the 2024 tax levy and abatements, and vote on several action items. Key decisions include approving the purchase of property at 211 N. Randall Road for $254,000, authorizing a school bus electrification project with Highland Electric Fleets, and approving the 2024 tentative tax levy with final adoption scheduled for December 9, 2024.
- Public hearing on a physical education waiver for elementary students.
- Approval of $254,000 purchase of property at 211 N. Randall Road.
- Approval of school bus electrification project via Sourcewell with Highland Electric Fleets.
- Approval of 2024 tentative tax levy, with final vote set for Dec. 9, 2024.
- Discussion of 2024 tax levy and abatement of taxes (Step 2).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed executive session. The discussion included personnel matters, collective negotiating, and the purchase or lease of real property.
- Discussion regarding personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Discussion regarding collective negotiating (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
- Discussion regarding purchase or lease of real property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will discuss the 2024 tax levy, a potential property purchase on Randall Road, and the FY 2024 annual financial reports. The board also approved a consent agenda including a bus lease and purchase for 17 buses totaling over $2.3 million, an overnight trip for students to Thailand, and disposal of a kiln.
- 2024 Tax Levy presented for information (Step 1)
- Potential purchase of property on Randall Road discussed
- Approval of 5-year lease for two 14-passenger MFSAB at $21,142.99 each and purchase of 15 Blue Bird gasoline lift buses (14 at $152,424 each, 1 at $163,200)
- Approval of overnight trip for West High science students to International Student Science Fair in Thailand
- Approval of building Title I plans