West Aurora School District #129 public meetings in 2020
36 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held an executive (closed) session on December 7, 2020, to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by Illinois statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and later adjourned to open session. No public decisions or discussions occurred during this meeting.
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Adjourned to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on December 7, 2020, to approve routine consent items, adopt the 2020 tax levy, and authorize vaping litigation. They also received informational presentations on a bus lease proposal, high school course changes, policy updates, and a fund transfer. All action items were approved unanimously.
- Approved 2020 tax levy adoption
- Authorized vaping litigation against Juul
- Approved three tax abatement resolutions for QECB/QSCB bonds
- Discussed bus lease proposal for 2021-2022 school year
- Presented new Title IX sexual harassment policy (2.265)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and litigation, as permitted by Illinois statute. No public action or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for litigation
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to discuss the 2020 tax levy and a possible tax abatement, as well as a response to vaping in schools and a potential lawsuit against JUUL. They will also hear information about an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora for property transfer. The board will also approve routine consent agenda items including minutes, bills, and personnel report.
- Discussion of 2020 tax levy (Step 2)
- Discussion of tax abatement for levy year 2020 (Step 2)
- Information on response to vaping in schools and potential JUUL lawsuit
- Information on intergovernmental agreement with City of Aurora for property transfer
- Approval of consent agenda including bill listing and personnel report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on November 2, 2020, approving the 2020 tentative tax levy and several consent agenda items. The board also discussed vaping in schools and a potential lawsuit against JUUL, as well as tax levy abatements. A proposed intergovernmental agreement to transfer Todd and Lincoln Schools to the City of Aurora failed to pass.
- Approved 2020 tentative tax levy, with final adoption vote scheduled for December 7, 2020
- Rejected intergovernmental agreement to transfer Todd and Lincoln Schools to City of Aurora
- Discussed response to vaping in schools and potential lawsuit against JUUL
- Approved amended graduation requirements for 2020-2021 school year
- Approved bill listing and personnel report for November 2, 2020
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 litigation, as permitted by Illinois statute. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session and will reconvene in open session afterward. No public decisions or discussions are on this agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for litigation
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Adjournment to open session scheduled
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 19, 2020, at the District Administration Office. The board approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and a contract amendment with OrganicLife. The board also received informational presentations on staffing data and amended graduation requirements for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from October 5, 2020 meetings
- Approved bill listing for October 19, 2020
- Approved personnel report for October 19, 2020
- Approved amendment to OrganicLife contract (COVID-19 related)
- Approved disposal of technology assets
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 review minutes of previous closed meetings, as permitted by Illinois law. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session; no public decisions or discussions are on this agenda.
- 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)(21) for discussion of minutes of lawfully closed meetings
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously by all 7 board members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), which covers appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. No public action or decision is scheduled; the meeting is procedural and closed to the public.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (6 yeas)
- Meeting held at District Administration Office, 1877 W. Downer Place, Aurora, IL
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a public hearing and then voted to adopt the 2020-2021 budget for the district and the Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement. The board also approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, bill listing, personnel report, policy updates, Title I plans, and salary reports. Recognitions included donations for playground projects.
- Adoption of 2020-2021 district budget (resolution)
- Adoption of Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement budget for 2020-2021
- Recognition of City of Aurora $100,000 donation to Hope Wall Playground and Alderman Mike Saville's $15,000 donation to Hill, Smith, and Hope Wall playgrounds
- Approval of bill listing for September 21, 2020
- Approval of Title I plans for 2020-2021 for multiple schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), which covers employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, entering closed session, a discussion item for board review, and adjournment to open session.
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (6 yea votes)
- Discussion item: For Board Review Only - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Personnel
- Adjourn to open session motion carried unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is meeting to approve a four-year collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 73, covering July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2024. The board will also consider consent agenda items including minutes, bill listings, and a personnel report, and will discuss capital projects, Title I plans, and the 2020-2021 budget.
- Approval of SEIU Local 73 agreement (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024)
- Approval of bill listing for September 8, 2020
- Approval of personnel report (not public until approved)
- Discussion of draft policy updates (4.015, 4.060, 4.080)
- Discussion of FY21 budget for District 129 and Hope D. Wall Joint Agreement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive (closed) session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by Illinois statute. No public decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting is limited to closed-door review and adjournment to open session.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (5 yeas)
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously (7 yeas)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education is holding an executive closed session meeting. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as allowed by state law. The agenda includes items for board review only on these topics, followed by a vote to adjourn to open session.
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters
- Board review of personnel items
- Board review of collective negotiating items
- Adjourn to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including a presentation of the tentative 2020-2021 budget for the district and the Hope Wall Joint Agreement. The board will also recognize the Fox Valley Park District for a $250,000 donation to the Hope Wall School playground project and administer the oath of office to a new student board member.
- Tentative 2020-2021 budget presentation for District 129 and Hope Wall Joint Agreement
- Recognition of Fox Valley Park District's $250,000 donation to Hope Wall School playground
- Oath of office for new student board member
- Approval of consent agenda including bill listing, personnel report, and policy 4.180 update
- Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on August 3, 2020, and approved the district re-opening plan for the 2020-2021 school year, the updated school year calendar, and the public posting of the tentative budget. They also approved several consent agenda items, including a contract renewal with OrganicLife for food management services. The meeting was held with COVID-19 restrictions, limiting in-person attendance to 50 people and requiring masks and screening.
- Approved resolution affirming transition to school plan for 2020-2021
- Approved updated 2020-2021 school year calendar
- Approved public posting of 2020-2021 tentative budgets and public hearing on September 21, 2020
- Approved naming West Aurora High School Stadium as Ormond Stadium
- Approved one-year contract renewal with OrganicLife for food management services
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in executive session to discuss personnel matters and collective bargaining. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session under state statute, reviewed items related to employee appointments, discipline, and salary schedules, and then adjourned to open session. No public decisions were made during this closed portion.
- Vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(2)
- Discussion of personnel matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Discussion of collective negotiating matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed executive session on July 13, 2020, to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session under state statutes, and later adjourned to open session. No public decisions were made during this closed portion.
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Adjourned to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a virtual meeting on June 15, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, bill listing, personnel report, a depository resolution, and administrator salary increases. They also approved a four-year lease for Chromebooks not to exceed $778,068, a five-year contract with the West Aurora Office Professionals, and a sitework contract for the Hope Wall project.
- Approved lease with American Capital Financial Services for Chromebooks, up to $778,068 over 4 years
- Approved 2020-2021 administrator salary increases averaging 2.95%, with total budgeted increase of 2.12%
- Approved contract with THOM Gravel & Excavating Inc. for Hope Wall Sitework, $78,865
- Approved 2020-2025 contract with West Aurora Office Professionals (WAOPA)
- Discussed social studies textbook proposals for 2020-2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is the agenda for a closed executive session of the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education, held via Zoom on June 15, 2020. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by state statute. The agenda is procedural and contains no public discussion or decisions.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a virtual meeting on June 1, 2020, due to COVID-19. The board approved a consent agenda including routine items, a $234,424.56 contract for server and storage infrastructure, and a $1,000,000 grant application for geothermal HVAC work at West Aurora High School. Discussions included capital projects updates and a potential Chromebook lease.
- Approved $234,424.56 contract with Heartland Business System for hyperconverged infrastructure (5 years)
- Approved submission of $1,000,000 Rebuild Illinois grant for Phase II geothermal conversion at West Aurora High School
- Approved consent agenda including bill listing, personnel report, and safety hazard re-certification
- Discussed capital projects update including Hope Wall Playground Excavation bid results
- Discussed potential lease with American Capital for Chromebooks
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed executive session on June 1, 2020. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss specific employee personnel matters and collective negotiating issues under Illinois state law. No public decisions, contracts, or policy changes were recorded in this agenda, as the session was strictly for private review.
- 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 matters
- Board voted to adjourn to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive (closed) session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating issues, as permitted by Illinois statute. No public decisions or discussions are listed; the meeting is procedural and confidential.
- Vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Vote to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters
- Discussion items for board review only on personnel and collective negotiating
- Motion to adjourn to open session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a virtual meeting due to COVID-19, with public participation by conference call. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and agreements with Durham School Services and T-Mobile. Information items included the FY20 third quarter treasurer's report and adjusted graduation requirements for 2019-2020.
- Approved consent agenda including bill listing for May 4, 2020
- Approved amended agreement with Durham School Services for transportation
- Approved first amendment and reinstatement to T-Mobile site lease
- Received FY20 Quarter Three Treasurer's Report
- Discussed adjusted graduation requirements for 2019-2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met in a closed executive session on May 4, 2020, to discuss personnel matters and collective bargaining. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session under state statutes, then adjourned to open session. No public decisions or details were disclosed.
- Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session authorized under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is a closed executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) and collective negotiating matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)), then adjourned to open session. No public decisions or details are available from this agenda.
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters and salary schedules
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (6 yea votes)
- Adjourn to open session motion carried unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met virtually on April 20, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved the consent agenda, including the bill listing, personnel report, a prior trip approval for a high school choir trip to New York City, and disposal of bus cameras. Action items included approving fee changes for the 2020-2021 school year and a contract amendment with OrganicLife, LLC for the emergency feeding program.
- Approved consent agenda including bill listing, personnel report, and prior trip approval for West Aurora High School choir to New York City (March 25-29, 2021).
- Approved disposal of cameras and recorders no longer needed on District buses.
- Approved fee changes for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Approved contract amendment with OrganicLife, LLC for emergency feeding program from March 15, 2020 to start of 2020-2021 school year.
- Discussed Durham bus company agreement terms during remote learning.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a virtual meeting on April 6, 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved a consent agenda, a $116,175 contract for concrete walk paving at West High Auditorium, and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Aurora to use Todd School for emergency management services for at least 120 days. The board also discussed the budget forecast, proposed fee changes for 2020-2021, and a choir trip to New York City.
- Approved $116,175 contract with Advantage Paving Solutions for West High Auditorium Concrete Walk Paving Project No. 19106A
- Approved IGA with City of Aurora to use Todd School for COVID-19 emergency management services for at least 120 days
- Discussed proposed fee changes for SY 2020-2021, including instrument rental agreement
- Discussed budget forecast presented by Assistant Superintendent Angie Smith
- Discussed prior trip approval for West Aurora High School choir to New York City (March 25-29, 2021)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is a procedural agenda for a closed executive session of the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education, held by conference call on April 6, 2020. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and collective negotiating, then adjourned to open session. No decisions or substantive actions are listed on this agenda.
- Board voted to enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (personnel) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) (collective negotiating)
- Motion to enter closed session by Mr Thomas St Jules, second by Mr Christopher Sparks; carried unanimously
- Closed session items listed as 'For Board Review Only' for personnel and collective negotiating
- Board voted to adjourn to open session; motion by Mr Christopher Sparks, second by Mrs Valerie Brown Dykstra; carried unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on March 16, 2020, in a meeting limited to business items due to COVID-19 concerns. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bill listing, personnel report, and IHSA membership renewal. They also approved resolutions authorizing non-reemployment of full-time and grant-funded non-tenured teachers for the 2020-2021 school term. Information items included proposed fee changes for 2020-2021 and a community affairs update, while a capital projects update on the exterior auditorium ramps at West Aurora High School was discussed.
- Approved resolution authorizing non-reemployment of full-time, non-tenured teachers not in last year of probationary service
- Approved resolution authorizing non-reemployment of grant-funded, non-tenured teachers
- Approved consent agenda including bill listing for March 16, 2020
- Discussed capital projects update for exterior auditorium ramps at West Aurora High School
- Presented proposed fee changes for 2020-2021 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on March 2, 2020, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, bill listings, a personnel report, asset disposal, and the 2020-2021 board meeting calendar. The board also received informational presentations on Hill Elementary School's improvement plan, Board Policy 7.340 on directory information, and a community affairs update.
- Approved consent agenda including bill listings for March 2, 2020 and February 2020 BMO reports
- Approved disposal of Donaldson Gen 2 DPF Pulse Cleaner, to be sold to another district
- Approved 2020-2021 Board Meeting Calendar
- Recognized Kane County Credit Union for $4,527 donation to the district
- Heard presentation on Hill Elementary School Improvement Plan for 2019-2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), which covers employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. The meeting is procedural and contains no public action items.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 3, 2020, where they approved routine consent items including minutes, bills, and personnel reports. The board reviewed the Jewel Middle School Improvement Plan and a proposal to switch internet providers for the 3Gbps connection. The most significant action was the approval of bid tabulations for capital projects involving roofing, masonry, windows, flooring, and asbestos abatement.
- Approval of bid tabulations for capital projects: Roofing, Masonry, Windows, Flooring, and Asbestos Abatement
- Approval of Health Life Safety Surveys conducted on all district buildings
- Proposal to switch District internet providers for the 3Gbps connection
- Presentation of the Jewel Middle School Improvement Plan
- Approval of FY20 Quarter Two Treasurer's Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive (closed) session agenda for the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters as permitted under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), covering appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel. No public action or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Motion to enter closed session carried unanimously (6 yeas)
- Motion to adjourn to open session carried unanimously (7 yeas)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
This is an executive closed session of the West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and review of closed-session minutes, as permitted by Illinois law. The agenda is procedural and contains no public decisions or discussions.
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Enter closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) for discussion of closed-session minutes
- Motion to enter closed session carried (4 yea votes)
- Adjourn to open session motion carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings (2011 - 2025)
The West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education met on January 6, 2020, to handle routine business and take action on a student disciplinary case. The board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, bills, personnel, bus cameras, and school calendars, and voted to expel a student for gross misconduct. They also received informational updates on school safety, natural gas auction results, and course proposals.
- Expulsion of Student No. 1220959 from Dec 6, 2019 to Dec 5, 2021, with re-enrollment to alternative school
- Approval of bill listing for January 6, 2020
- Approval of personnel report for January 6, 2020
- Approval of school bus camera purchase (quotes attached)
- Approval of 2020-2021 and draft 2021-2022 school year calendars