Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a public hearing on the 2022 tax levy, heard public comments, and approved the consent agenda including minutes and a FOIA acknowledgment. They also approved $2,360,104.09 in bill payments but rejected a cybersecurity contract with DarkTrace. The agenda included informational items on the budget, dual credit programs, and an intergovernmental agreement update on school resource officers.
- Public Truth in Taxation hearing for 2022 Levy
- Approved payment of bills totaling $2,360,104.09
- Rejected Cyber Security contract with DarkTrace
- Reviewed FY22 contracts and vendors over $20,000
- Updated Intergovernmental Agreement on School Resource Officers with Village of Oswego
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a proposed multi-year cybersecurity contract with Sentinel Technologies Inc. and Darktrace, a resolution on property tax appeal intervention, and the 2022 tax levy. The board will also hear a presentation on state report card data and improvement efforts, and review financial statements and vendor reports. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and collective negotiating matters.
- Proposed cybersecurity contract with Sentinel Technologies Inc. and Darktrace: $265,502.04 first year, $261,546.04 second year
- 2022 tax levy: 9.58% increase over prior year extension of $110,798,402, asking $121,407,687
- Resolution to authorize property tax appeal intervention before Kendall, Kane, and Will County Boards of Review and Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
- Vendor and contract report: 74 contractual agreements and 140 vendors totaling $75,764,640
- Presentation on State Report Card Data and Improvement Efforts
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a public forum. The board will hear a presentation on plans to improve academic achievement, followed by dialogue sessions with district leaders and an opportunity for public comment. The meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023, at Traughber Junior High School.
- Presentation on plans to improve academic achievement
- Three 15-minute dialogue sessions with district leaders
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person, 30 minutes total
- Board members listed include President LaTonya Simelton and Vice President Eugene Gatewood
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of certain employees. The agenda includes only procedural items (roll call, pledge, closed session, adjournment) and no public action items.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters
- Meeting at District Administration Center, 4175 Route 71, Oswego, IL
- Adjournment motion carried (6 ayes, 1 not present)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on October 24, 2022, at Oswego East High School. They approved a maintenance project grant application, new high school courses for 2023-24, and the destruction of closed-session audio recordings from October 2020 to April 2021. They also discussed a transportation fuel bid and reviewed financial projections and policy changes.
- Approved application for ISBE Maintenance Project Grant (up to $50,000) for OE and OH boiler/chiller project
- Approved new high school courses for 2023-24 school year
- Approved destruction of closed-session audio recordings from Oct 26, 2020 to Apr 12, 2021 (motion carried 5-2)
- Discussed three-year diesel/unleaded fuel bid; lowest margins: diesel 0.0416, unleaded 0.0361
- First reading of policies including Title IX grievance, student fees, and harassment prohibitions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on October 11, 2022, at Oswego East High School. The board approved a consent agenda, $12,224,915.18 in bills, several board policies, a contract with IASB, a travel request, an administrator contract, and a personnel report. They also discussed student fees, a maintenance grant, and new high school courses.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $12,224,915.18
- Discussed student academic and participation fees, revisiting fees raised during budget cuts
- Discussed School Maintenance Project Grant application for OE and OH boiler/chiller project (up to $50,000)
- Approved policies: 4:65 Disposition of District Property, 5:80 Court Duty, 6:330 Achievement and Awards, 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
- Approved District Administrator contract for Dr. Tammi Harmon
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a public hearing on the FY23 budget, then voted to adopt it. The final budget has a surplus of $2.658 million. The board also entered closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, and received presentations on school safety and policy services.
- Adopted FY23 budget with $2.658 million surplus (motion carried 4-2)
- Public hearing on FY23 budget held
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, FOIA requests, salary report, and TRS SSP agreement
- First reading of policies on district property disposition, court duty, achievement awards, and student medicine administration
- Presentations on school safety and security, and IASB PRESS Plus service
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on September 12, 2022, and took action on several items. They approved a consent agenda, a $4,209,804.66 bill payment, a $32,000 contract with First Planning Solutions for bus routing services, an intergovernmental agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry, and a personnel report. The board also discussed updating the district mission statement and procedures for community and board committees.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $4,209,804.66
- Approved $32,000 contract with First Planning Solutions Routing Service for bus route expertise
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry for satellite location at 61 Franklin Street
- Discussed updating the district mission statement (Envision308)
- Discussed draft procedures for Community Advisory Committee and revised Board Committee procedures
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on August 22, 2022, and took action on several items. They approved a resolution to donate or sell district property at Oswego East High School for road improvements, approved a resolution for a public hearing on the FY23 budget, and entered closed sessions for student placement and personnel/negotiation matters. The board also received information on a $40,000 bus routing contract, the tentative FY23 budget, vendor contracts, a food pantry agreement, advisory committee structure, and a mission statement update.
- Approved resolution to donate or sell 2.95 acres at Oswego East High School for Wolf's Crossing Road improvements for $75,500
- Approved resolution calling for public hearing on FY23 tentative budget on September 26, 2022
- Information item: First Student routing services contract for $40,000
- Information item: Tentative FY23 budget presented, with public display starting August 26, 2022
- Information item: Renewal of intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a technology presentation, a road improvement project affecting school property, a property tax levy error, and potential fund transfers for capital projects. The board will also enter closed sessions for personnel and property matters.
- Wolf's Crossing Road improvements: Village of Oswego proposes expanding road to four lanes, acquiring 2.95 acres of district property (estimated $75,500) for drainage; board discusses sale or donation options.
- Kendall County over-levy error: $2.2 million excess collected in FY2020; board considers collecting $2.2 million less in FY22 to compensate.
- Proposed fund transfers from Working Cash to Capital Projects: $5,031,570 for OHS roof, OE & OH boilers/chillers, cooling towers, security cameras, and radio refresh; $158,000 for server refresh.
- Del Webb pedestrian bridge: Lincoln Crossing subdivision requests 30-foot temporary construction easement; district to maintain asphalt on its property.
- Discussion of district cell phone policy and mission statement update.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special meeting on July 28, 2022, entering closed session to discuss employee matters, then returning to open session. The board approved the personnel report and multiple administrator contracts for the 2022-2023 school year, all by unanimous vote. The meeting also included public comment and procedural items.
- Approved personnel report (not public until approved)
- Approved district administrator contracts for Christina A. Massat and Dr. Sarah Turner
- Approved building administrator contracts for Jill C. Decker, Susan M. Johnson, and Taylor McGinnis
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting on July 11, 2022, at Oswego East High School. The agenda includes entering closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, student placement, and litigation matters, followed by public session items. The board will consider approving Title I School Improvement Plans for ten schools, and will receive information on the Aramark food service contract, track refurbishment projects, and a comprehensive facilities plan.
- Approval of Title I School Improvement Plans for Bednarcik, Plank, Thompson, Traughber, Fox Chase, Hunt Club, Lakewood Creek, Long Beach, Grande Park, and Prairie Point
- Aramark food service contract: one-year emergency contract, with anticipated $340,000 in supply chain reimbursements and increased meal reimbursement rates (40 cents per lunch, 15 cents per breakfast)
- Track refurbishment at Oswego East (estimated $572,775) and Oswego High School (estimated $183,018), funded with DSEB dollars, to go out to bid week of July 11, 2022
- Comprehensive Facilities Plan by Kluber Architects and Engineers for 10-year maintenance and improvement planning
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from June 6, June 16, and June 18 meetings, and acknowledgment of FOIA requests
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed session to discuss personnel issues and individual student special education placements, as permitted by Illinois law. The meeting is procedural and includes roll call, pledge, and adjournment.
- 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)(10) for placement of individual students in special education programs
- Meeting held at District Administration Center, 4175 Route 71, Oswego, IL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special workshop to discuss upcoming district objectives. The session included discussions on developing 2022-23 district goals, reviewing mission and core values, and evaluating board committee procedures.
- Development of District Goals for 2022-23
- Review of Vision, Mission and Core Values
- Discussion of Board Advisory Committee format and meeting procedures
- Review of Board of Education Public Forum format
- IASB - Superintendent/Board Training session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education convened a special closed meeting. The session was held under statutory provisions regarding employee appointments, compensation, and collective negotiating matters.
- Closed session discussion regarding employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Closed session discussion regarding collective negotiating matters and salary schedules
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting on June 6, 2022, at Oswego East High School. The board will enter closed sessions to discuss personnel matters, litigation, and collective bargaining, then reconvene in open session for recognitions, public comment, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, acknowledging FOIA requests, accepting gifts and donations, renewing IHSA memberships, and approving minor policy updates.
- 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)(11) for pending or probable litigation
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters and salary schedules
- Consent agenda includes approval of IHSA membership renewal for 2022-23 for Oswego and Oswego East High Schools
- Consent agenda includes approval of board policy updates in Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
This meeting was a public forum for community members to address the Board of Education. The agenda consisted of procedural items, recognitions of PRIDE winners, and scheduled sessions for public comment and Q&A.
- Recognition of May PRIDE Winners including teachers and staff from OHS, OE, OP, BH, and TH
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to consider and act on several items, including approving a $447,960 contract for cooling tower work at Thompson Junior High, Bednarcik Junior High, and The Wheatlands Elementary. The board also approved paying $3,828,475.59 in bills, approved administrator contracts, and entered closed session for personnel and student matters.
- Approved $447,960 bid from C. Acitelli Heating for cooling tower replacement/refurbishment at Thompson, Bednarcik, and The Wheatlands schools
- Approved payment of bills totaling $3,828,475.59
- Approved 2022-23 Board of Education meeting dates and times
- Approved Superintendent Evaluation Tool (vote 5-2, with Doyle and Swanson dissenting)
- Approved Building Administrator contract for Noelle K. Fahey (Principal) and District Administrator contracts for Jeremy A. Bell, Claudia Ruiz, and Erik S. Weidner
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on April 25, 2022, and took several actions, including approving the Student Rights and Responsibilities section of the student handbook, expelling a student, and approving administrator contracts for 2022-23. The board also discussed the superintendent evaluation process and received a professional development annual report. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and student disciplinary matters.
- Approved Student Rights and Responsibilities section in the Student Handbook for 2022-2023
- Expelled Student 2021-22-5 through first semester of 2023-2024 school year
- Approved 2022-23 Building Administrator contracts
- Approved 2022-23 District Administrator contracts
- Approved destruction of closed session audio recordings from April 27, 2020 to October 13, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on April 11, 2022, and took several actions, including appointing Jared Ploger as an interim board member, approving $2,281,201.50 in bills, and approving new elementary social studies and junior high math curriculum resources. The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement with VALEES, several board policies, a no-trespass order, and the personnel report. The meeting included a closed session for employee matters and public comment.
- Appointed Jared Ploger as interim board member to fill vacancy until 2023 election (4-1 vote)
- Authorized payment of bills totaling $2,281,201.50
- Approved Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Resource
- Approved Junior High Math Curriculum Resource (6-1 vote)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special closed session meeting. The purpose of the session was to conduct interviews regarding a vacancy on the Board of Education.
- Interviews for a vacancy on the Board of Education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will vote on routine items including approving $4,671,474.07 in bills and a five-year bus lease with Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. and Santander Leasing LLC. The board will also hear updates on the Envision 308 plan, safety plan, and a first reading of several board policies. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and student disciplinary matters.
- Approval of bills totaling $4,671,474.07
- Bus Trust Lease Agreement with Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. and Santander Leasing LLC for 17 vehicles, $307,549.00 per year for 5 years
- First reading of policies: 4:60 Purchases and Contracts, 4:65 Disposition of District Property, 6:310 High School Credit for Non-District Experiences, 7:30 Student Assignment, 8:65 Recording of IEP Proceedings
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES) for career and technical education
- Recognition of March PRIDE winners and Oswego High School Girls Bowling team
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego CUSD 308 Board of Education met to elect a new Vice President and review several infrastructure updates. The meeting included discussions on facility maintenance bids for chillers and boilers, as well as a proposed five-year vehicle lease agreement.
- Election of Eugene Gatewood to the position of Vice President
- Review of Helm Mechanical bid totaling $2,095,000.00 for OE chillers and alternates
- Proposed 5-year lease for 17 vehicles with Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. at $307,54 .00 annually
- Recognition of February PRIDE award winners including several teachers and assistants
- Presentation on Envision 308 Community Partnerships and Facility Plans
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session first. The board will appoint Dominick Cirone as an interim board member, hear public comments, and receive presentations on community partnerships and facility plans. They will also discuss a proposed bus lease agreement and review multiple board policies for a first reading.
- Appoint Dominick Cirone as interim Board member to fill vacancy until 2023
- Discussion on SD308 substitutes
- Bus Trust Lease Agreement: proposed 5-year lease of 17 vehicles from Midwest Transit, annual payment $307,549.00, interest rate 3.45%
- First reading of board policies in Sections 2-7 (e.g., 2:120, 5:30, 6:60, 7:290)
- Consent agenda: approve minutes, acknowledge FOIA requests, approve new Teaching & Learning Advisory Committee member
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting to conduct interviews for a vacancy on the board. The meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. at Oswego East High School. The agenda includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, closed session, and adjournment.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3) to interview candidates for board vacancy
- Meeting at Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, IL 60543
- Board members listed: Lauri Doyle, Eugene Gatewood, Jennifer Johnson, Donna Marino, LaTonya Simelton, Alison Swanson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to hear a budget presentation, review policy changes, and discuss a partial roof replacement project at Oswego High School. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, and will recognize staff PRIDE award winners.
- Envision 308 Budget Presentation
- Partial roof project at Oswego High School (1999 roof section replacement, with alternates for 2002 sections and duct insulation)
- Approval of consent agenda including policy updates (Sections 3-7) and FOIA request acknowledgments
- First reading of board policies (Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Recognition of January PRIDE winners
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a proposal to issue up to $18,000,000 in Working Cash Fund Bonds for capital improvement projects. The board will also elect a secretary, hear public comments, and consider consent agenda items including meeting minutes and policy updates.
- Public hearing on issuing up to $18,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds
- Election of Jennifer Johnson as Board Secretary
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes from Dec 6, 2021 and policy updates
- Social Emotional Learning presentation
- Financial statements for December 2021