Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego CUSD 308 Board of Education met on December 8, 2025, at Oswego East High School. The meeting included procedural roll calls, a closed session for employee and security matters, and two public hearings: one on the 2025 Truth in Taxation levy and another on the renewal of the state waiver for driver’s education fees. The board also recognized student and staff achievements, received financial and strategic plan updates, and approved routine consent agenda items.
- Public hearing on 2025 Truth in Taxation Levy for tax rate approval
- Public hearing on renewal of state waiver for driver’s education fees
- Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting
- Acknowledgment of FOIA requests received by the district
- Approval of overnight and long-distance field trips
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education met to discuss operations, safety updates, and student assignments. Key actions included approving a water billing repayment agreement with Fox Metro and new high school courses for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Water Billing Repayment Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Fox Metro
- SY27 New High School Courses and Title Changes
- Board Member Travel Expenses for the Triple I Conference
- Operations - Storm Damage Update
- Safety and Security Update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to vote on several action items, including an emergency expenditure of $494,621 for repairs to the Oswego East High School Performing Arts Auditorium. The board will also consider approving $5.2 million in bills, adopting multiple board policy updates, and hearing a presentation on student enrollment projections and building capacity. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.
- Emergency expenditure of $494,621 for repairs to Oswego East High School Performing Arts Auditorium with Performance Services Inc
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $5,205,041.50
- Presentation on student enrollment projections and building capacity analysis by RSP
- Approval of board policies across multiple sections (1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8)
- Approval of overnight field trips and trips over 200 miles
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education held a public hearing regarding the FY26 Budget presentation. Following the hearing, the Board voted to approve the FY26 Budget and the Personnel Report. The meeting also included updates on strategic planning, student assignments, and Aramark operations.
- Public Hearing on FY26 Budget
- Approval of FY26 Budget
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of overnight and long-distance field trips
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda, including minutes, FOIA requests, and field trips, and to take action on several items. Key actions include authorizing $9,774,778.87 in bill payments, emergency repairs to the Oswego East High School Performing Arts Center, and replacement of the Oswego High School main gym floor due to flood damage.
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $9,774,778.87
- Emergency approval of Oswego East High School Performing Arts Center repairs awarded to Performance Services
- Emergency approval of Oswego High School main gym floor replacement awarded to Stalker Sports Floors
- Approval of personnel report (details not public until approved)
- Approval of overnight field trips more than 200 miles
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board will hear a presentation on the Phase 2 Long Range Facility Plan and a report on the 25-26 school year. The board will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes approving minutes, acknowledging FOIA requests, approving overnight field trips, and accepting a $4,025 donation for the ASCEND Student Equity Conference.
- Phase 2 Long Range Facility Plan (Stage 2) presentation
- 25-26 School Year Beginning Highlights presentation
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, FOIA requests, field trips, and a $4,025 donation
- Approval of Personnel Report
- Student spotlight: Rubik's Cube solving demo by senior Brayden Thompson
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met to discuss the FY26 budget and approve several financial actions. The board authorized a large bond refunding resolution and approved over $6 million in bill payments.
- Resolution to issue not to exceed $88,000,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds
- Authorization of bill payments totaling $6,082,641.12
- Approval of a $5,000 donation from the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Program
- Approval of a Water Billing Repayment Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Oswego
- Presentation of the FY26 Budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education approved $8,553,322.50 in bills for payment and authorized a developer to submit initial plans to the Village of Oswego for the potential development of the Old Traughber property. The board also approved building administrator contracts, a $75,000 Boundless Educators Initiative grant, and a resolution granting easements to the DuPage Water Commission for its WaterLink Project. A 60-month copier and maintenance contract was awarded to Ricoh.
- Approved payment of $8,553,322.50 in bills
- Authorized developer to submit plans for Old Traughber property development
- Accepted $75,000 Boundless Educators Initiative Grant Award
- Granted permanent and temporary easements to DuPage Water Commission for WaterLink Project
- Awarded 60-month copier and maintenance contract to Ricoh
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will meet to approve administrator contracts and the DuPage Water Commission Water Link Project. The board will also review facility rentals, student fees, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Oswego Fire Department.
- Approval of DuPage Water Commission Water Link Project
- Approval of Building and District Administrator contracts
- Repayment of $38,378 overpayment for grant year 2023 IDEA Flow-Through Fund
- Review of 2025-26 Facility Rentals & Student Fees
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Oswego Fire Department
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board held a special workshop to approve several operational contracts and vendor agreements. The board also conducted a closed session regarding employee compensation and professional ethics.
- Approved BSN Sports, LLC - Option A as the exclusive district-wide athletic apparel and equipment provider
- Approved a Data Visualization and Warehouse Platform
- Approved building administrator contracts for Courtney Kayne, Angela Shiplett, and Christopher Taylor
- Approved field trips for the Quad County Urban League
- Entered closed session regarding employee appointment, compensation, and professional ethics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education met to approve several personnel and labor matters, including building administrator contracts and a professional agreement with the Oswego Custodial Maintenance Association. The meeting also included presentations on a long-range master facility plan and information regarding water and athletic equipment projects.
- Approval of Jay Peterson (Assistant Principal) and Joseph Scarpino (Dean of Students) contracts
- Renewal of Brent Kiger (IMRF Director) and Kevin McDonald (IMRF Assistant Director) contracts
- Approval of the Oswego Custodial Maintenance Association professional agreement through 2030
- Presentation of Phase I Long Range Master Facility Plan
- Information regarding DuPage Water Commission Water Link Project
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special meeting to address an emergency equipment need. The board decided to enter a contract for a replacement unit at one school facility.
- Approval of contract with Trane U.S. Inc. for an RTU Replacement Unit at Traughber Junior High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education approved building and district administrator contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, including a principal, assistant principal, athletic director, and executive director. The board also recognized students who placed in the SkillsUSA Illinois State Championship and staff PRIDE Award recipients. A presentation on the Oswego Police Partnership was given, and the consent agenda was approved, including field trips and stipend committee recommendations.
- Approved 2025-2026 contracts for Building Administrators (Melissa Crisci, Kenneth Spranger, Steven Tracy) and District Administrator Dr. Jennifer Cooper-Wells
- Recognized SkillsUSA state champions from Oswego High School (1st place: Aiden Emanuel, Katelyn Thilk, Jack Wolcott) and a 3rd-place modeler from Oswego East
- Approved overnight field trips: SkillsUSA National Conference (Atlanta, GA) and Girls Cross Country trips (Glendale, WI; Peoria, IL)
- Approved Joint Stipend Committee Recommendations
- Received information on Transportation Department update, Consolidated District Plan, and Title I school plans for Boulder Hill, Long Beach, Plank JHS, Fox Chase, and Old Post
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education will swear in four new members and reorganize by electing a President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board will also set regular meeting dates and times for the 2025-26 school year. Outgoing members will be recognized for their service.
- Oath of office administered to new Board Members Dr. Heather Martin, Brandi Robinson, Dr. Rovel Rucker-Pollock, and Erika Sieh
- Election of Dominick Cirone as Board President, Dr. Heather Martin as Vice President, and Mary Jo Wenmouth as Secretary
- Approval of Option 1 for regular Board of Education meeting dates and times for 2025-26
- Recognition of outgoing Board Members LaTonya Simelton, Eugene Gatewood, Jared Ploger, and Jennifer Johnson
- Recognition of Wildcats Special Olympics basketball teams and individual skill competitors
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the renewal of a state waiver for Show Choir. The Board is also approving several administrator contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Public hearing for Renewal of State Waiver for Show Choir
- Approval of Building Administrator contracts for Meredith Gerardot, Kathleen Lund, Keith Zmijewski, Peter Meismer, and Dr. Yolanda Stovall
- Approval of District Administrator contract for Theresa Majkrzak-Anderson
- Presentation on Transportation Efficiency and Ridership
- Approval of overnight field trip for Oswego East High School Boys Cross Country to Estes Park, Colorado
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education met to approve a consent agenda including field trips and a grant. The body also reviewed reports on facilities, a bus lease agreement, and the addition of girls flag football.
- Authorization of bill payments totaling $3,469,300
- Approval of overnight/long-distance field trips to Houston, TX; Wisconsin Dells; and Peoria, IL
- Acknowledgement of the Casey's Cash for Classrooms Grant
- Information on a lease agreement for 72 replacement buses
- Review of the Facilities and Operations Annual Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education voted 6-1 to approve the SD308 Strategic Plan for 2025-2028. Before the public meeting, the board held a closed session citing state statutes for personnel, collective bargaining, student discipline, and pending litigation. The consent agenda, including field trips, FOIA requests, and IHSA membership renewals, was also approved.
- Approval of SD308 Strategic Plan (4 Pillar Priority Plans 25-28) by 6-1 vote
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), (9), and (11) for personnel, negotiations, student discipline, and litigation
- Consent agenda approved: minutes, FOIA requests, overnight field trip (Oswego High Skills USA to Peoria Civic Center, April 23-26, 2025)
- 2026 Prom vendor for Oswego East High School acknowledged (Dinolfo Banquets)
- IHSA membership renewal for 2025-26 for both Oswego and Oswego East High Schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education is holding a public forum, not a regular business meeting. The main event is a student-led roundtable discussion covering topics like cell phone impact, respect, missing class, cultural responsiveness, censorship, and mental health. The public will also have an opportunity to speak during the public comment period.
- Student-led roundtable discussion on cell phones, respect, missing class, cultural responsiveness, censorship, academics, and mental health
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit per person
- Board members listed: Cirone, Gatewood, Johnson, Murillo, Ploger, Simelton, Wenmouth
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education approved the purchase of two Daikin McQuay rooftop units for Brokaw Early Learning Center at a cost of $400,000, excluding labor. The board also approved a one-time expenditure of $70,390.67 for new high school English textbooks and a contract for a college and career readiness platform called SchoolLinks. Additionally, the board approved a district administrator contract for Assistant Superintendent Markisha Mitchell and the personnel report.
- Approved $400,000 purchase of two Daikin McQuay rooftop units to replace failing units at Brokaw Early Learning Center
- Approved $70,390.67 for new high school English text selections across six core courses
- Approved SchoolLinks as the vendor for a College and Career Readiness platform
- Approved a district administrator contract for Assistant Superintendent Markisha Mitchell (2025-2028)
- Board entered closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board approved a $37,118,524.10 bill payment, a $7 million transfer from the Working Cash Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for deferred maintenance, a five-month $23,301.60 contract with CrowdStrike for antivirus replacement, and a professional agreement with the Oswego Education Support Professionals Association. The Board also entered closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and pending litigation.
- Approved payment of $37,118,524.10 in bills
- Transferred $7,000,000 from Working Cash Fund to Capital Projects Fund for HVAC, roof, and parking lot projects
- Approved a five-month $23,301.60 contract with CrowdStrike for endpoint antivirus replacement
- Approved a professional agreement with the Oswego Education Support Professionals Association (2025-2030)
- Heard presentations on Aramark food service updates and Diverse Learners' Task Forces
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board will consider a resolution to transfer $7,000,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Capital Projects Fund to finance deferred maintenance including HVAC controls, boiler and chiller replacements, roof replacements, and parking lot improvements. The Board also approved the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school year calendars and the personnel report. A strategic plan update will be presented for information.
- Resolution to abate $7,000,000 from Working Cash Fund to Capital Projects Fund for deferred capital maintenance (HVAC, boilers, chillers, roofs, parking lots)
- Approval of 2025-26 and 2026-27 school year calendars
- December 2024 budget report: operating revenues $11.86M, expenses $22.94M
- Approval of personnel report (not public until approved)
- Strategic Plan Update presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met to approve operational payments and update school policies. The board also reviewed proposed high school English curriculum changes and draft academic calendars for the next two school years.
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $4,261,258.39
- Proposed $70,390.67 one-time cost for seven new high school English novels
- Approval of Board Policies: 2:105 (Ethics and Gift Ban), 6:135 (Accelerated Placement Program), 7:10 (Equal Educational Opportunities), and 8:10 (Connection with the Community)
- Approval of overnight and/or field trips over 200 miles
- Review of draft 2025-26 and 2026-27 school year calendars