Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving $1,772,351.18 in bills, adopting a resolution to issue up to $18,000,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds, and approving multiple board policy updates. The board will also discuss a farm land lease extension and receive financial reports.
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $1,772,351.18
- Resolution to issue up to $18,000,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds
- Approval of board policies in sections 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7
- Discussion of two-year farm lease extension with Stewart Farms Partnership at $300/acre ($36,600/year)
- Approval of No Trespass Order
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on routine items, including entering closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, approving the consent agenda (minutes, FOIA requests, and policy updates), and receiving presentations on student achievement test data, the 2021 tax levy, and district debt. The tax levy represents a 4.99% increase over the prior year's extension, with a public hearing required if the increase exceeds 5%.
- 2021 tax levy: 4.99% increase over prior year extension of $106,534,790, with 1.4% CPI and 2.73% new construction estimate
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from Oct 25 and Nov 1 meetings, FOIA requests 21-71 to 21-79, and policy updates
- Closed session for employee appointments, collective bargaining, and public office selection
- Presentation on student learning and academic achievement test data
- District debt overview presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a public forum at Oswego East High School. The agenda includes public comment and a structured Q&A session where residents can ask questions on any topic except personnel or specific student matters. The meeting is primarily for public input, with no other business items listed.
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total
- Q&A session with 2-minute speaking limit per person
- Q&A rules: no questions on personnel or specific student situations
- Meeting held at Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a memorandum of understanding with the Oswego Education Association, a no-trespass order, and the destruction and release of certain closed-session records. The board also discusses a draft 2022-23 school calendar and proposed new high school courses. The meeting includes public comment and committee reports.
- Approval of MOU with Oswego Education Association (OEA) — passed 5-2, with Doyle and Swanson voting no
- Approval of No Trespass Order (hearing held per Policy 8:30)
- Approval to destroy audio recordings of closed session meetings from Nov 11, 2019 to Apr 6, 2020
- Release of closed session minutes from 11/16/2020 for public inspection
- Discussion of draft 2022-23 school calendar and proposed new high school courses
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss personnel matters, as permitted under Illinois Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes only procedural items (roll call, pledge) and a closed session for discussion of employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. The meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the District Administration Center.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Special meeting at District Administration Center, 4175 Route 71, Oswego
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance as procedural items
- Motion to adjourn made by Mrs. Ruth Kroner, seconded by Mr. Eugene Gatewood
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the FY22 budget, which projects a $3.368 million surplus. The board will also consider approving a $69,450 facility master plan proposal and hear presentations on the Delta Aquatics program and an e-learning plan for emergency days.
- Adoption of FY22 budget with $3.368 million surplus
- Approval of Envision 308 Facility & Maintenance Proposal at $69,450
- Public hearing on FY22 budget
- Board member travel request for Triple I Conference in Chicago
- Presentation on Delta Aquatics program
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial and operational items, including paying $2,403,313.72 in bills, joining a lawsuit against JUUL, and renewing an agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry. They will also discuss the Vision 2026 facility master plan and a climate for learning framework. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $2,403,313.72
- Approved resolution to join litigation against JUUL Labs over youth vaping
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry for satellite location at 61 Franklin Street
- Discussed Vision 2026 Strategic Facility Master Plan with Kluber Inc. proposal
- Approved new members for Equity, Policy & Legislative, and Teaching & Learning advisory committees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego CUSD 308 Board of Education met to review the FY22 tentative budget and approve a resolution for a public hearing. The Board also approved a new 36-month vehicle lease agreement for Driver's Education.
- Approved a resolution calling for a public hearing on the FY22 budget on September 27, 2021
- Approved a 36-month municipal lease with Enterprise Fleet Management for six vehicles at an annual cost of $48,366
- Approved building administrator contracts for Bridget E. Ixpata and Kristen E. Salwierak
- Reviewed the intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry
- Approved minutes from August 9 and August 12, 2021 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special meeting on August 12, 2021, to approve the 2021-22 Safety Plan and Board Policy 7:165 regarding student use of face coverings during the pandemic. Both items passed with a unanimous 7-0 vote. The board also entered a closed session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining matters before adjourning.
- Approval of the 2021-22 Safety Plan (unanimous vote)
- Approval of Board Policy 7:165: Student use of Face Coverings during Pandemic (unanimous vote)
- Entry into closed session for personnel and collective bargaining discussions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on July 12, 2021, and took action on several items. They approved $3,941,479.36 in bills, face mask guidelines for the 2021-22 school year, high school graduation requirements, the Envision 308 plan, and various contracts. They also discussed the cooling tower project bids, which came in over budget, and received updates on return to in-person instruction.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $3,941,479.36
- Approved Face Mask Guidelines for 2021-22 (one abstention)
- Approved High School Graduation Requirements for SY 2023
- Approved Envision 308 Plan
- Discussed cooling tower project bids exceeding estimate by $671,666
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board held a special workshop meeting, entering closed session for personnel matters before reconvening publicly. The board approved paying bills totaling $4,294,107.37 and authorized early redemption of $25,000,000 in 2020 tax anticipation warrants to save $17,416.70 in interest. The work session included discussions on strategic planning, advisory committee roles, and a student ambassador program.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $4,294,107.37
- Approved early redemption of $25,000,000 2020 Taxable Educational Purposes Tax Anticipation Warrants, saving $17,416.70 in interest
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and 2(c)(16) for personnel and self-evaluation matters
- Discussed strategic planning process and role of Board advisory committees
- Held public comment period with 5-minute speaking limit per resident
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on June 7, 2021, to handle routine business. They approved a consent agenda including minutes, FOIA requests, gifts, and the appointment of Dr. John Petzke as Treasurer with a $15 million bond. They also approved paying $3,231,147.11 in bills and discussed early redemption of $25 million in tax anticipation warrants to save interest.
- Approved $3,231,147.11 in bills for payment
- Approved resolution appointing Dr. John Petzke as Treasurer with $15 million bond
- Discussed early redemption of $25,000,000 2020 Taxable Educational Purposes Tax Anticipation Warrants to save $17,416.70 in interest
- Approved release of $13,427.13 in Kendall County Land Cash Funds
- Approved 2021-22 Board of Education Meeting Calendar
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on May 10, 2021, and took action on several items. They approved the payment of bills totaling $1,360,269.65, a building administrator contract, a district administrator contract, and a personnel report. The board also entered closed session to discuss employee matters and collective negotiating, and received information on financial statements, a request for Kendall County land cash funds, and school plans.
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $1,360,269.65
- Approved Building Administrator contract for Marcus Lewis (Principal)
- Approved District Administrator contract for Dr. John T. Petzke (Chief Financial Officer)
- Approved Personnel Report
- Discussed request for release of $13,427.13 in Kendall County Land Cash funds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
This special meeting of the Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is a reorganization session. The board recognized outgoing members, administered the oath of office to four new members, and then elected officers for the coming year. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting, and set regular meeting dates for 2021-22.
- Oath of office administered to new board members Eugene Gatewood, Jennifer Johnson, Dr. Donna Marino, and LaTonya Simelton
- Board elected officers for President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 26, 2021 meeting
- Established regular board meeting dates and times for 2021-22
- Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on April 26, 2021, and took several actions. They approved a consent agenda including meeting minutes, FOIA acknowledgments, and IHSA membership renewals. They also approved $3,296,235.30 in bill payments, a policy on visitors to school property, and the destruction of certain closed session audio recordings. Additionally, they approved the release of older closed session minutes, a building administrator contract, and the personnel report.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $3,296,235.30
- Approved Board Policy 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property)
- Approved destruction of closed session audio recordings from April 29, 2019 to October 21, 2019
- Approved release of 20 closed session minutes for public inspection
- Approved building administrator contract and personnel report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2021, at Oswego East High School. The board will enter closed session to discuss employee matters and collective negotiating, then reconvene in open session to approve the consent agenda, board policies, and the personnel report. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (2) for employee matters and collective negotiating
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from March 15, 2021, and acknowledgment of FOIA requests 21-11 to 21-21
- First read of Board Policy 8:30 (Community Relations)
- Approval of Board Policies 2:40 (Board Member Qualifications) and 2:220 (School Board Meeting Procedure)
- Approval of Personnel Report (not public until approved)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on March 15, 2021, at Oswego East High School. The board voted on several action items, including a revised Phase III learning plan, which failed to pass. They also approved payments, a union MOU, and resolutions regarding probationary teachers.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $4,327,776.74
- Rejected Drivers' Education Vehicle Bid due to retail lease ineligibility
- Approved MOU with Oswego Education Association
- Approved resolutions for dismissal/non-reemployment of probationary teachers
- Discussed policies 2:40 and 2:220, and elementary gifted education identification
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a public forum and voted on several Phase III reopening plans for elementary and secondary schools. The board approved the Elementary Phase III Plan A (no changes) and the Secondary Phase III Plan A (combine A/B groups for 4 days or 5-hour in-person instruction), while rejecting alternative plans that would have moved Wednesday remote instruction to mornings or increased in-person days. The meeting also included public comment and a Q&A session.
- Approved Elementary Phase III Plan A - no changes to current plan (5-2 vote)
- Approved Secondary Phase III Plan A - Combine A/B groups for 4 days or 5-hour in-person instruction (6-1 vote)
- Rejected Elementary Phase III Plan B - move Wednesday remote core instruction to mornings (unanimous no)
- Rejected Elementary Phase III Plan C - in-person Wednesday mornings/live streaming for remote students (4-3 no)
- Rejected Secondary Phase III Plan B - Keep A/B groups and increase to 2 full days of in-person instruction (unanimous no)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on February 22, 2021, to handle routine business and several action items. The board approved consent items, entered closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, and took action on bids for mowing and chemical supplies. They also discussed a summer school program to address COVID learning loss and reviewed board policies.
- Approved mowing bid for Sebert Landscaping covering 8 schools, one-year term with two-year renewal option
- Approved chemical supplies bids: Industrial Soap Company $289,800, J&H Discount Sales $186,000, Unique Products $49,000
- Discussed using $495,000 in Title I funds for a summer school program for up to 2,000 students
- Approved board policies on grading, student data privacy, and public complaints
- Acknowledged FOIA requests 21-04 to 21-06
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on February 8, 2021, and took action on several items. The board approved the payment of bills totaling $29,699,014.02, the 2021-2022 school year calendar, and budget reductions as presented. It also approved the personnel report and the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes and acknowledgment of FOIA requests. The board entered closed session to discuss employee matters and collective bargaining, then returned to open session.
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $29,699,014.02
- Approved 2021-2022 school year calendar
- Approved budget reductions as discussed and presented
- Approved personnel report (not public until approved)
- Heard first reading of multiple board policies (e.g., 2:220, 6:280, 7:345, 8:10)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial and policy items. Key discussions include the issuance of up to $25,000,000 in tax anticipation warrants for the educational fund, interfund loans to reduce borrowing costs, and options for drivers' education vehicles. The board will also review multiple board policies in a first reading and receive financial statements and a presentation on the Lincoln Prairie Subdivision.
- Discussion of issuing up to $25,000,000 in tax anticipation warrants (TAWs) for the educational fund, with a maximum interest rate of 3% and maturity by July 31, 2021.
- Discussion of interfund loans: $5,300,000 from Operations and Maintenance Fund and $2,100,000 from Transportation Fund to Educational Fund, plus $14,400,000 from Working Cash Fund.
- Discussion of drivers' education vehicle options (rent, lease, or purchase) after rejecting all bids in December 2020.
- First reading of board policies covering ethics, accounting, grading, graduation requirements, student testing, and extracurricular athletics.
- Consent agenda includes approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes, FOIA requests (20-43 and 20-44), and policy updates.