West Aurora School District #129 public meetings in 2025

Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District #129 Board of Education will hold an executive session to review personnel issues under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). The meeting is procedural and involves no public decisions.

Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

The Board of Education will vote on the 2025 tax levy adoption and resolutions to abate portions of taxes for various school bonds. The board will also review the FY 2025 annual financial report and a draft calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approval of the 2025 Tax Levy Adoption
• Tax abatement resolutions for Series 2015A, Series 2016, and Series 2017C bonds
• Review of FY 2025 Annual Financial Report
• Presentation of draft 2026-2027 school year calendar
• Disposal of assets including a Blackhawk sink, mule, operations van, and a cooler at Jefferson Middle School

Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West Aurora School District 129

The Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session. The session is designated for the review of specific employee or legal counsel matters, including appointment, compensation, and performance.

• Closed session under Statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) regarding employee or legal counsel appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
• Board review of personnel under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2)

Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

The Board of Education will discuss the 2025 tax levy and tax abatements. The meeting includes a presentation on the FY 2025 Annual Financial Report and updates on secondary instructional curriculum.

• Discussion of 2025 Tax Levy and Tax Levy Year 2025 Abatement of Taxes
• Approval of FY 2025 Annual Financial Report
• Approval of overnight student trips for competitive clubs and the West High jazz band trip to Purdue University
• Disposal of assets including two operations trucks, a Mule, a sink at Blackhawk Academy, and a laminating machine at Early Learning Academy
• Approval of the November 17, 2025 bill listing and personnel report

Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District #129 Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss personnel decisions and collective negotiating matters under Illinois law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

The Board of Education will discuss the 2025 tax levy and tax abatements as an initial step. The meeting includes a review of school report card designations and the approval of Title I School Improvement Plans.

• Approval of 2025 Tax Levy and Tax Abatements (Step 1)
• Approval of ESSA Title 1 School Improvement Plans for 25-26
• Approval of the November 3, 2025 bill listing
• Disposal of a WAHS food service table
• Review of overnight student trips, including West High jazz band trip to Purdue University

Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

The board will discuss a capital project proposal for West High Campus classroom modernization, receive an update on the new elementary literacy program HMH, and consider approval of secondary course proposals for 2026-2027. Consent agenda items include approval of a settlement agreement with a former substitute teacher, policy updates, and disposal of capital assets.

• Discussion of West High Campus capital project proposal for classroom modernization
• Update on new elementary literacy program HMH
• Approval of secondary course proposals for 2026-2027
• Approval of settlement agreement with former substitute teacher
• Approval of policy updates: Accelerated Placement Program and Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence

Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District #129 Board of Education is holding an executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiations. The meeting is closed to the public under Illinois law. No decisions or public actions 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 bargaining and salary schedule deliberations

Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, bills, personnel report, policy updates, a student trip, and asset disposal. They will also receive presentations on capital projects, policy manual updates, and secondary course proposals for the 2026-27 school year, and may take action on property purchase after closed session.

• Capital projects update on West High Campus classroom modernization
• Secondary course proposals for 2026-27 for further discussion
• Policy updates to align with IASB PRESS recommendations
• Potential action on property purchase after closed session
• Recognition of St. Mark's Church for early childhood playground partnership

Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West Aurora School District 129

The Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel issues, collective bargaining, and the potential purchase or lease of real property. No public votes or 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 matters
• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property

Special Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 - COPY

This is a special meeting of the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board will vote to enter a closed session to discuss self-evaluation, practices, and procedures under state law. No public votes on policy, budget, or personnel are scheduled.

• Action to enter executive closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16) for self-evaluation
• Board review of self-evaluation, practices, and procedures with a statewide association representative

Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District #129 Board of Education will hold a closed executive session on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the District Office Board Room. The board will discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, and the potential purchase or lease of real property, citing specific exemptions under Illinois law.

• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for discussion of appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel
• 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 discussion of the purchase or lease of real property for the public body

Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the district's budget for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as the Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, bills, personnel report, and salary reports. Information items include secondary course change proposals, a capital projects update, an overnight trip for a wrestling invitational, and disposal of a drill press.

• Adoption of West Aurora School District 129 Budget for 2025-2026 school year
• Adoption of Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement Budget for 2025-2026 school year
• Approval of FY25 Administrator and Teacher Salary Report
• Secondary course change proposals for 2026-2027 presented for information
• Overnight trip approval for West High wrestling invitational in California, January 2026

Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District Board of Education is holding a closed executive session on September 2, 2025. The board will discuss personnel issues (including employee appointments, performance, and discipline) and the potential purchase or lease of real property. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during this closed portion.

• Closed session under state law for personnel matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Closed session under state law for real property purchase or lease (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
• Board will review items related to these two topics only
• Meeting will adjourn to open session afterward

Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2025. Key items include a discussion of the tentative 2025-2026 budget for District 129 and the Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement, presented by the Director of Finance. The board will also receive informational updates on logistical changes at West Aurora High School and community affairs. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, bill listings, and a personnel report.

• Discussion of tentative 2025-2026 budget for District 129 and Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement
• Update on West Aurora High School logistical changes to support a focused learning environment
• Community affairs update from the Director of Community Affairs
• Approval of bill listings for September 2, 2025 (multiple check registers)
• Approval of personnel report for September 2, 2025

Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will consider approving a 10-year community solar credit contract with Sun Central/Solar On Earth and potentially authorizing the purchase of Airport Road property following closed session. The board will also receive presentations on the 2025-2026 strategic framework and tentative budget for the district and Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement.

• Potential action on purchase of Airport Road property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
• Approval of a 10-year community solar contract with Sun Central/Solar On Earth
• Presentation of the 2025-2026 tentative budget for District 129 and Hope D. Wall
• Approval of overnight trip for West High choir to New York City (summer 2026)
• Recognition of community partners and donors for the Back 2 Books event

Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West Aurora School District 129

The West Aurora School District #129 Board of Education is meeting in executive (closed) session to discuss specific employee appointments, compensation, discipline, or dismissal, and the potential purchase or lease of real property. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the board will then adjourn to open session.

• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for real property purchase or lease
• Meeting held at District Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL

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The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met to approve the public posting of tentative budgets and schedule a public hearing for September 15, 2025. The Board also authorized spending for a solar canopy project and reviewed capital project updates.

• Approval of public hearing for 2025-2026 tentative budgets on September 15, 2025
• Authorization of up to $250,000 for tax credit 'safe harbor' regarding the transportation solar canopy project
• Approval of the August 4, 2025 bill listing and personnel report
• Discussion of summer 2025 capital projects and the summer 2026 transportation canopy project
• Consideration of a West High student group choir trip to NYC for summer 2026

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting in executive closed session to discuss matters permitted by state law: personnel issues (appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel) and the purchase or lease of real property. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and will later adjourn to open session.

• Closed session discussion under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) regarding specific employee or legal counsel matters
• Closed session discussion under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) regarding purchase or lease of real property
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously (6 yeas, 0 nays)

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 under state statute. No public decisions or agenda items are listed.

• 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 5-0

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The Board of Education met to conduct routine business through a consent agenda. The session included approvals for the July bill listing, personnel reports, and the disposal of capital assets.

• Approval of the July 14, 2025, bill listing
• Authorization of NIA Executive Board ballots for Diane Tyrrell and Steve Fiorentino
• Approval of capital assets for disposal
• Review of the July 14, 2025, Personnel Report
• Community Affairs update presented by Anna Gonzales

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The Board voted unanimously to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters (appointment, employment, discipline, or dismissal of specific employees) and the purchase or lease of real property. The meeting is procedural and no public decisions are made during the closed portion. The Board will adjourn to open session afterward.

• 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 (4 yeas)
• Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously (6 yeas)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education approved the adoption of Inquiry Journeys as the new elementary social science curriculum resource, with a total cost not to exceed $290,000. The board also voted to terminate employee Eric Poris for job abandonment, effective June 16, 2025. Several routine items were approved under the consent agenda, including school improvement plans, a depository resolution, asset disposal, and an overnight student trip.

• Approved adoption of Inquiry Journeys elementary social science curriculum, cost not to exceed $290,000
• Voted to terminate employee Eric Poris for job abandonment, effective June 16, 2025
• Approved 2025-2026 school improvement plans for targeted and comprehensive schools
• Approved disposal of capital assets from West High that are no longer in working order
• Approved overnight student trip to Manitoba Student Summit in October 2025

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in executive closed session on June 2, 2025. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters (employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal) and self-evaluation, practices, and procedures. No decisions were made in open session; the board adjourned to open session afterward.

• Closed session held under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
• Closed session held under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(13) for self-evaluation and professional ethics
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously by five board members present
• Meeting adjourned to open session with all seven board members voting in favor

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education approved a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Michael P. Smith through June 20, 2028. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bill listings, and a personnel report. Discussion items included a recommendation for elementary social science curriculum resources and information on an overnight student trip to a Manitoba summit.

• Approved Superintendent Dr. Michael P. Smith's contract extension from July 1, 2025 to June 20, 2028
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 19, 2025 meetings, bill listing, and personnel report
• Discussed recommendation for elementary social science curriculum resource (Step 2)
• Presented FY26 Designating Depository Resolution for information
• Presented disposal of two non-working kitchen equipment items from West High

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The Board of Education convened an executive closed session at the District Administration Office. The meeting was held to discuss matters related to personnel under statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

• Action to enter closed session for personnel matters

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The Board of Education decided on several administrative and financial items via a consent agenda. Key actions include approving salary increases for administrators and a consolidated district plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approval of 4% total increase in 2025-2026 administrator salaries
• Approval of the Consolidated District Plan for FY26
• Approval of joint cooperative procurement for Just In Time (JIT) Paper Delivery
• Update to Board Policy 2.220 regarding School Board Meeting Procedure
• Oath of Office for new student board representatives

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting in executive closed session to discuss personnel matters and the selection of a person to fill a public office. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session under state statutes covering employee discipline and appointments. No public decisions or votes on these topics are scheduled during the closed portion.

• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal
• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) for selecting a person to fill a public office
• Motion to enter closed session carried 4-0 (four members present)
• Meeting held at District Administration Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
• Board will adjourn to open session after the closed portion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will vote on appointing Megan Jones to fill the board vacancy left by Thomas St. Jules until the 2027 election. The board will also consider adopting Amplify Science as the new elementary science curriculum for up to $353,000. Several routine items, including approval of minutes, bills, personnel report, and a food service contract renewal with OrganicLife, are grouped under the consent agenda.

• Appointment of Megan Jones to fill vacant board seat until 2027 election
• Adoption of Amplify Science as elementary science curriculum, not to exceed $353,000
• Approval of OrganicLife food service contract renewal for 2025-2026 school year
• Approval of annual re-certification of serious safety hazard areas for bus service funding
• Recognition of outgoing student board representatives and board member Valerie Brown Dykstra

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

This is a special meeting to reorganize the Board of Education following the April 1, 2025 election. The Board will elect a president and vice president, reappoint the board secretary, and appoint a representative to the IASB Governing Board. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting.

• Election of Board President via nominations and vote
• Election of Board Vice President via nominations and vote
• Reappointment of Joy Engfer as Board Secretary
• Appointment of an IASB Governing Board representative

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The Board of Education held a special meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose of the closed session was to discuss the selection, discipline, performance, or removal of a person in a public office.

• Closed session held under Statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) regarding the selection or removal of a person to fill a public office

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive closed session. The board discussed personnel matters and the purchase or lease of real property.

• Discussion of personnel under Statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Discussion of real property purchase or lease under Statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will discuss selecting a new elementary science resource. The board will also receive an informational update on student rights and responsibilities for the 2025-2026 school year. Routine consent items include approving minutes, bills, a personnel report, and an overnight trip for the Business Professionals of America student group.

• Discussion of a new elementary science resource (Step 2) presented by Dr. Sarah Waddell.
• Informational update on Student Rights and Responsibilities policies for 2025-2026.
• Approval of an overnight trip for Business Professionals of America to nationals in Orlando, Florida.
• Approval of the bill listing and personnel report for April 21, 2025.
• Recognition of APS Training Academy of Aurora for donating robotics arms.

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The Board of Education met in a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was conducted under statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) regarding the employment, compensation, or performance of specific employees or legal counsel.

• Discussion of personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education approved consent agenda items including construction contracts with Bear Construction Company for summer 2025 work at Herget Middle School (up to $4,090,000) and the District Automotive Center (up to $917,000). The board also approved policy updates, personnel reports, overnight trips, and a resolution authorizing honorable dismissal of two full-time educational support personnel. Information items included updates on solar energy usage, a new elementary science resource, and community affairs.

• Approved contract with Bear Construction for Herget Middle School summer work, not to exceed $4,090,000
• Approved contract with Bear Construction for District Automotive Center summer work, not to exceed $917,000
• Approved resolution authorizing honorable dismissal of Shannon Loth and Christena Magyk-Bey, full-time educational support personnel
• Approved overnight trips for West High students to Costa Rica and University of Illinois (BMB Fall 2025)
• Received information on selection of a new elementary science resource

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed executive session. The body discussed specific employee personnel matters and student disciplinary cases.

• Discussion of personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Discussion of student disciplinary cases under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving bills, personnel changes, IHSA membership renewal, an overnight student trip to a national competition, and awarding eRate contracts to Metronet and Continental Resources. The board will also discuss capital projects and consider a resolution authorizing non-reemployment of non-tenured teachers.

• Approval of eRate contracts: point-to-point and wide area network work to Metronet, Category 2 equipment to Continental Resources
• Approval of amended secondary course guide adding Fashion Design 2 and Precision Machining and Manufacturing 2 as dual credit offerings
• Approval of overnight trip for West High students to StellarXplorer National competition
• Discussion of capital projects update presented by Studio GC
• Resolution authorizing non-reemployment of full-time, non-tenured teachers not in last year of probationary service

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School Board voted to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters (employee appointment, discipline, dismissal) and collective bargaining with employee representatives. The board will review items related to these two exempted topics under Illinois open meetings law before adjourning to open session.

• Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel issues and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously by six board members
• Board will review personnel matters and collective negotiating items in private
• Meeting scheduled to adjourn to open session after closed discussions

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The Board of Education is deciding on labor contracts and facility naming. Members are also reviewing division overviews and student cell phone policies for the 2025-26 school year.

• Contractual agreement with West Aurora Office Professionals Union (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030)
• Naming the Jefferson Middle School gym the Rick Albright Gymnasium
• Memorandum of understanding between Aurora Education Association-West and the Board
• Discussion of E-Rate proposal for technology services
• Information on student cell phone usage for the 25-26 school year

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met to approve a major roofing contract and secondary resource adoptions. The board also discussed potential changes to the elementary instructional day and the naming of the Jefferson Middle School gym.

• Awarded 2025 Roofing Improvements contract to Malcor Roofing for $1,812,700.00
• Approved secondary resource adoptions for Spring 2025
• Discussed naming the Jefferson Middle School gym after former teacher Rick Albright
• Approved disposal of capital assets
• Recognized the A+ Plus Foundation for fundraising efforts

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

This is a closed-session meeting of the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters (employee appointment, discipline, dismissal), collective negotiating issues, and the potential purchase or lease of real property. No public decisions or votes on substantive items are scheduled.

• Board voted 6-0 to enter closed session under IL statutes for personnel, collective bargaining, and real property
• Discussion items include personnel matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Discussion items include collective negotiating matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
• Discussion items include purchase or lease of real property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
• Meeting held at District Administration Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The Board of Education met in a closed executive session to discuss specific personnel matters and collective negotiating. The meeting focused on items related to statutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

• Discussion of personnel appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
• Discussion of collective negotiating matters and employee salary schedules

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education approved a $92,737.06 contract for the 2025 Sealcoating Project with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. The Board also discussed a letter of recommendation and bid tabulations for 2025 roofing improvements. A naming committee recommended naming the Jefferson Middle School gym after former teacher Rick Albright. The Board received the FY25 Quarter Two Treasurer's Report and information on the Illinois Vision 2030 task force.

• Approved $92,737.06 contract for 2025 Sealcoating Project No. 24121 with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc.
• Discussed letter of recommendation and bid tabulations for 2025 roofing improvements.
• Naming committee recommended naming Jefferson Middle School gym after former teacher Rick Albright.
• Received FY25 Quarter Two Treasurer's Report presented by Director of Finance Ryan Abrahamson.
• Considered disposal of non-working or unused assets from Nicholson Elementary and Weisner Center.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, and review of closed meeting minutes. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session under specific Illinois statutes.

• Board voted to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
• Board voted to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
• Board voted to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) to discuss closed meeting minutes
• Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously with 6 yea votes
• Meeting adjourned to open session after closed portion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will vote on a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the West Aurora Transportation Union-SEIU Local 73 covering July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028. The board will also hear updates on multilingual learner supports, secondary textbook adoptions, a City of Aurora children's savings account program, and a draft 2025-2026 meeting calendar. A sealcoating project bid and an electric bus fleet update are scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of contractual agreement with West Aurora Transportation Union-SEIU Local 73 (July 2024–June 2028)
• Strategic framework update on alignment of multilingual supports and high school structures
• Proposal for updated text resources in secondary class offerings
• Partnership with City of Aurora on Children's Savings Account Program
• Discussion of sealcoating project bid tabulations and electric bus fleet electrification update

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, and pending litigation. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session under state statutes that allow private discussions of employee issues, union negotiations, and legal cases.

• Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, discipline, or dismissal
• Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining and salary schedule deliberations
• Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for pending or imminent litigation
• Board voted 5-0 to enter closed session; motion by Thomas St Jules, second by Colleen Lorenz
• Meeting scheduled to adjourn to open session afterward

BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)

The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will meet on January 6, 2025, to consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, bills, personnel reports, overnight student trips, and disposal of a broken laser cutter. The board will also receive information on a proposed student trip to Italy in summer 2026 and a community affairs update. Public comments are invited on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of overnight student trips for West High, including ACDA National Honors Choir, BPA, FCCLA, HOSA, ROTC, and SkillsUSA state competitions.
• Approval to dispose of a non-working laser cutter at West High.
• Information item: West High Family & Consumer Science class proposes a student trip to Italy in summer 2026.
• Community Affairs Update presented by Director Anna Gonzales.
• Approval of the bill listing and personnel report for January 6, 2025.