Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego CUSD 308 Board of Education is meeting to hold public hearings on the 2023 tax levy and a state waiver for full-day School Improvement Days, and to hear presentations on the district action plan and an organizational/curriculum audit. The board will also consider a $64,800 contract for labor-management consulting and an enrollment analysis contract. The meeting includes closed session for employee and collective bargaining matters.
- Public hearing on 2023 tax levy (Truth in Taxation)
- Public hearing on state waiver for full-day School Improvement Days
- Presentation on Organizational and Curriculum Audit
- Contract with ACB Consulting for $64,800 (Nov 2023–June 2024)
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, FOIA requests, and field trips
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 recognitions, public comment, and consent agenda approvals. Key information items include the annual school report card, a $50,000 state grant application for the Plank Junior High School roof top unit, a farm lease renewal, and the 2023 tax levy cycle. The board will also enter closed session for personnel matters.
- School Maintenance Project Grant application for $50,000 for Plank Junior High School RTU project
- Stewart Farm Lease renewal: 122 acres at $300/acre, $36,600 annual rent, expiring January 29, 2024
- 2023 Tax Levy Adoption Cycle and Truth in Taxation hearing notice
- FY2024-25 Budget Calendar and resolution to designate CFO as budget preparer
- ISBE State Waiver request for Full Day SIP days
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met to discuss community engagement and finalize labor negotiations. The Board voted to approve the negotiated agreement with the Oswego Education Association (OEA), pending attorney approval.
- Approval of collective bargaining agreement with the Oswego Education Association (OEA)
- Discussion on vision for community engagement with stakeholders
- Closed session regarding employee compensation and collective negotiating matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on October 23, 2023, at Oswego East High School. The board approved a resolution with Gallagher's Employee Benefits Cooperative, new high school courses for SY24, destruction of certain closed session audio recordings, and the personnel report. They also received information on transitioning to a new healthcare provider, Evidence Based Funding, and Plank roof top unit bid results.
- Approved Resolution with Gallagher's Employee Benefits Cooperative
- Approved new high school courses for SY24
- Approved destruction of closed session audio recordings from Oct 25, 2021 to Apr 11, 2022
- Approved personnel report
- Discussed Plank roof top unit bid results
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a workshop meeting on October 21, 2023, at Oswego East High School. The agenda included public comment, a work session on mission, vision, and board agreements, a closed session for personnel matters, and a presentation on 'Beyond the 90 Days; Charting a Path for Excellence.' The board voted to enter and return from closed session, and adjourned.
- Work session on Mission, Vision and Board Agreements
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Presentation: 'Beyond the 90 Days; Charting a Path for Excellence'
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education met to approve various district expenditures, personnel reports, and board policies. Key discussions included updates on high school track construction and the approval of travel expenses for a conference in Chicago.
- Authorized payment of bills totaling $7,872,824.40
- Ratified additional costs for high school track rehabilitation projects
- Approved 15 board policy updates regarding topics like student discipline and field trips
- Approved board member travel expenses for the Triple I Conference in Chicago
- Approved the October 10 personnel report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to adopt the FY24 budget and to enter a closed session for collective negotiating matters. The agenda also includes public comment and standard procedural items.
- Adoption of FY24 Budget (motion carried)
- Enter Closed Session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters
- Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to hold a public hearing on the FY24 budget, hear a school safety presentation, and consider approving a three-year agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry. The board will also review policies on first reading and acknowledge the administrator and teacher salary report.
- Public hearing on FY24 Budget with public comment
- Approval of three-year agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry
- School Safety Presentation
- First reading of policies (e.g., 2:80, 4:45, 5:230, 6:10, 7:305, 8:25)
- Acknowledgment of Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report for 2022-2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on September 11, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included minutes, FOIA acknowledgments, and a one-time policy addendum. The board also authorized $6,561,765.47 in bill payments and approved a travel request for board members to attend an equity conference. The agenda included informational items on technology updates, financial statements, a food pantry agreement, and proposed new high school courses.
- Approved $6,561,765.47 in bills for payment
- Approved one-time addendum to Policy 7:100, moving student health exclusion date from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2023
- Approved board member travel to Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center conference (Sept. 21-22, 2023)
- Discussed renewal of three-year agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry for Oswego satellite location at 61 Franklin Street
- Presented information on proposed new high school courses for SY 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on August 21, 2023, and took action on several items, including approving a $9.99 million bond refunding resolution, awarding a snow removal contract, and setting a public hearing for the FY24 budget. The board also entered closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, and approved the consent agenda.
- Approved resolution to issue up to $9,990,000 in General Obligation Refunding School Bonds to refund 2014 bonds, with estimated savings of $203,000 (present value) or $247,000 over life of bonds.
- Awarded 2023-24 Snow Removal Services contract to Montgomery Landscaping for 11 buildings, including Oswego High School and Oswego East High School.
- Approved resolution calling for a public hearing on the FY24 budget, scheduled for September 25, 2023.
- Tentative FY24 budget presented for public inspection, with revenue assumptions including a 5% CPI levy increase and new construction.
- Approved personnel report (not public until following day).
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 $9.99 million bond refunding to save an estimated $203,000, a snow removal contract recommendation, and approval of bills totaling $10,191,713.50. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, and consider adopting board agreements and goals. The meeting includes recognition of Athletic Director Darren Howard as National Athletic Director of the Year.
- Resolution to issue up to $9,990,000 in General Obligation Refunding School Bonds to refinance 2014 bonds, estimated savings of $203,000
- Recommendation to award 2023-2024 Snow Removal Services contract to Montgomery Landscaping Inc. for 11 buildings
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $10,191,713.50
- Adoption of Board Agreements and 2023-24 Board of Education Goals (goals tabled to later date)
- Action on Uniform Grievance Complaint filed by Mr. Miguel Maya
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public meeting on July 10, 2023, at Oswego East High School. The board will vote on approving bills totaling $9,971,439.83 and proposed school day changes for the 2023-2024 school year. They will also discuss several informational items, including a bond refunding, a new high school marquee, and an athletic training contract.
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $9,971,439.83
- Proposed school day changes: high school unchanged (7:20-2:26), junior high shortened by 5 minutes (8:10-3:05), elementary shortened by 5 minutes (9:00-3:45)
- Resolution to issue up to $7,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding School Bonds to refinance 2013 bonds, estimated savings of $386,000
- Recommendation to award Oswego High School marquee replacement to Aurora Sign Company for $53,577
- Proposed three-year athletic training contract with Athletico: $176,000 (2023-24), $181,280 (2024-25), $181,718.40 (2025-26)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special workshop on July 1, 2023, at Oswego East High School. The board entered closed session to discuss employee matters, then returned to open session for public comment and a work session on team building, vision, mission, core values, culture and climate, and re-envisioning the district's strategic plan. The agenda is primarily informational and procedural, with no votes on policy or contracts.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
- Work session topics: team building, vision/mission/core values, culture and climate, re-envisioning Envision 308
- Meeting held at Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, IL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special workshop meeting. The only listed action is to enter a closed session under Illinois statutes to discuss employee appointments, compensation, discipline, performance, dismissal, and collective bargaining matters. No other business is on the agenda.
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating and salary schedules
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting in a special closed session to conduct finalist interviews for the superintendent position. The agenda includes procedural items (call to order, pledge, roll call) and adjournment, with the interviews as the sole substantive item. No public action or decision is listed on this agenda.
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment/performance matters
- Superintendent finalist interviews (item 2.1)
- Roll call of board members at meeting start
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Adjournment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on June 5, 2023, at Oswego East High School. The board held two closed sessions to discuss employee appointments, compensation, collective negotiations, and individual student placements, then returned to open session. The public portion included student and staff recognitions, an English Learners annual report, public comment, and approval of the consent agenda. No major policy decisions or public votes on substantive items were on the agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(10) for personnel, collective bargaining, and student placement
- Student recognitions for National Merit Scholar, SkillsUSA medals, and art competition winners
- Staff recognitions for Custodian of the Year finalist and music educator awards
- English Learners Annual Report presented as information
- Consent agenda approved including minutes, FOIA requests, and gifts/donations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting on June 1, 2023, to conduct semi-finalist interviews for the superintendent position. The board will also handle procedural items like the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. The meeting is closed to the public under Illinois law for personnel matters.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment/performance
- Superintendent semi-finalist interviews
- Roll call of board members
- Motion to adjourn carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed meeting to interview semi-finalist candidates for the superintendent position. The board will also handle procedural items like roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and adjournment. The meeting is closed to the public under state law for personnel matters.
- Superintendent semi-finalist interviews
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment/performance
- Roll call of board members
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Motion to adjourn, carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed session to interview semi-finalist candidates for the superintendent position. The meeting includes procedural items like roll call and pledge, followed by the interviews and adjournment.
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment/performance
- Superintendent semi-finalist interviews
- Adjournment motion carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on May 8, 2023, and took several actions, including approving $3,942,667.40 in bills and a new intergovernmental agreement with PASEC for special education services. The board also received a presentation on the superintendent candidate profile and discussed a new mass communication tool (Catapult) for emergency communications.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $3,942,667.40
- Approved PRESS Policy Manual Section 7 (student policies)
- Approved Building Administrator Contract for Nathan E. Baldwin (Principal, TRS 2023-2024)
- Discussed new mass communication tool (Catapult) with Year 1 cost of $34,598.50
- Presented superintendent candidate profile
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including entering closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation matters. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, acknowledging FOIA requests, approving interfund transfers, and renewing IHSA memberships. Additionally, the board will receive information on financial statements, a road intersection contribution, and custodial supply bids.
- Approval of $8,000,000 interfund transfer from Working Cash Fund to Education Fund to cover cash flow until tax revenue arrives in June
- Approval of Illinois High School Association Membership Renewal for 2023-24 for Oswego and Oswego East High School
- Acknowledgment of FOIA requests received by the district
- Information on Harvey and Wolf's Crossing Intersection Contribution
- Information on custodial chemical supply bids via Sourcewell cooperative purchasing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a public forum to gather community input on empowering, supporting, and motivating all students. The agenda includes roll call, pledge, welcome, small group discussions, public comment, and final board comments. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Community input session on empowering, supporting, and motivating all students
- Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker, comment cards required)
- Small group discussions with introductions and questions
- Roll call of board members
- Adjournment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on February 6, 2023, and took action on several items. The board approved School Exec Connect as the superintendent search firm, contingent on reference checks, and authorized payment of bills totaling $3,169,302.25. They also received information on roof replacement bids for Oswego High School and Homestead Elementary, and discussed a draft district mission statement.
- Approved School Exec Connect as superintendent search firm
- Authorized bill payments of $3,169,302.25
- Low bid for Oswego High School roof replacement: $531,470 from J.L. Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal
- Low bid for Homestead Elementary roof replacement: $769,423 from Metalmaster Roofmaster
- Draft mission statement: 'Together, we empower, support, and motivate all students to thrive along their unique educational journey'
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on January 9, 2023, and took action on several items. They approved the payment of bills totaling $3,943,498.70, an updated intergovernmental agreement for high school Student Resource Officers, and a shared services agreement. The board also discussed information items including a proposed $20 million tax anticipation warrant issuance, vendor spending monitoring, and leases for activity and special education buses.
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $3,943,498.70
- Approved updated Intergovernmental Agreement on High School Student Resource Officers with the Village of Oswego, including body worn cameras and live streaming security video access
- Approved Shared Services Intergovernmental Agreement with local public entities
- Discussed resolution authorizing up to $20,000,000 in tax anticipation warrants for 2022 taxes, with a maximum interest rate of 6%
- Discussed lease of four activity buses ($82,080/year) and 29 special education buses ($648,402/year) from Midwest Transit