Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on December 7, 2020, at Oswego East High School. The board approved the payment of bills totaling $2,164,012.74, rejected the sole drivers' education bid from Valley Honda, and approved the personnel report with a split vote. The board also entered closed session twice for personnel, collective bargaining, and property sale/lease matters, and received updates on finances, return to in-person learning, and five-year projections.
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $2,164,012.74
- Rejected drivers' education bid from Valley Honda; new bid to be released December 18, 2020
- Approved personnel report (motion carried 5-2, with Lightfoot and Swanson voting nay)
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), and (6) for personnel, collective bargaining, and property sale/lease
- Acknowledged FOIA requests received by the district
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on November 16, 2020, in a meeting not open to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved a consent agenda, authorized $18,112,492.49 in bill payments, approved a new Transitional English course for high schools, and adopted multiple board policy updates. The meeting also included informational items on financial statements, a demographer presentation, cost savings analysis, and the decision-making process for in-person instruction stages.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $18,112,492.49
- Approved Transitional English Course for Oswego and Oswego East High School for SY2022
- Approved board policies in Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (e.g., 2:125, 2:160, 3:30, 4:30, 5:35, 5:60, 5:120, 5:220, 5:330, 7:70, 7:90)
- Approved personnel report (with one nay vote from Mr. Brent Lightfoot)
- Acknowledged FOIA requests (20-40 and 20-41)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on October 13, 2020, and took action on several items. They approved a resolution to issue up to $74,500,000 in General Obligation Refunding School Bonds to refund outstanding debt, and approved the School Reopening Plan (Hybrid and Remote by Choice) with a 4-3 vote. The board also approved bills totaling $3,234,994.35, revised the 2020-21 school calendar, and adopted new policies on pandemic preparedness and student face coverings.
- Approved resolution for $74,500,000 General Obligation Refunding School Bonds
- Approved School Reopening Plan (Hybrid and Remote by Choice) 4-3
- Authorized payment of bills totaling $3,234,994.35
- Approved 2020-21 calendar revisions moving K-5 parent-teacher conferences to Nov. 23-24
- Adopted policies 4:180 (Pandemic Preparedness), 7:165 (Student Face Coverings), 7:190 (Student Behavior)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a public hearing and then voting to adopt the FY21 budget, which projects a deficit of approximately $5.9 million. The board also approved a master lease/purchase agreement to finance 11,930 Acer Chromebooks, revised an intergovernmental agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry, and approved several board policies. The meeting includes a presentation on the school reopening plan and opportunities for public comment.
- Adoption of FY21 budget with $5.9M deficit
- Approval of Master Tax-Exempt Lease/Purchase Agreement with American Capital Financial Services, Inc. for 11,930 Acer Chromebooks
- Approval of revised Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry
- Approval of board policies including new Title IX grievance procedure and bullying policy
- Public hearing on FY21 budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public meeting with an executive session first. The board will vote on paying $2,912,335.40 in bills and will receive information on the remote learning plan, a proposed 2020-21 calendar revision, and a tentative FY21 budget. They will also discuss a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the Kendall County Food Pantry to open a satellite location in Oswego.
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $2,912,335.40
- Proposed Ricoh copier lease agreement: 5-year term, $136,009.80 total cost
- Intergovernmental agreement with Kendall County Food Pantry for Oswego satellite location
- Proposed 2020-21 school calendar revisions (first day Aug 24, last day May 26)
- FY21 tentative budget presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on July 13, 2020, at Oswego East High School. They held a public hearing on a state waiver application to exempt show choir students from physical education, then voted to approve submitting it. The board also approved paying $7,829,365.81 in bills and discussed an intergovernmental agreement with PASEC for special education services.
- Approved submission of state waiver to exempt show choir (Commotion) students from PE for 5 years
- Authorized payment of bills totaling $7,829,365.81
- Discussed new 3-year intergovernmental agreement with PASEC for special education programs
- Held public hearing on show choir PE waiver application
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 8 and June 27, 2020 meetings and FOIA requests
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special meeting on June 27, 2020, at Oswego East High School. The board entered closed session to discuss employee matters and property pricing, then returned to open session. They approved $12,711,796.47 in bills, a building administrator contract, amendments to administrator contracts, and a personnel report. The agenda also included a work session on board agreements, advisory committees, and 2020-21 work.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $12,711,796.47
- Approved Building Administrator contract for Kenneth Spranger (TRS contract)
- Approved amendment to administrator contracts
- Approved personnel report
- Held closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(6)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a virtual meeting on June 8, 2020, starting with a closed session for personnel and litigation matters, then reconvening in open session. The board approved the consent agenda (minutes, gifts/donations, Consolidated District Plan), authorized $1,606,726.55 in bill payments, approved the 2020-21 meeting calendar, renewed the Aramark food service contract, and awarded the custodial and maintenance supplies bid. Information items included financial statements, a PE waiver for show choir, RSP 5-year projections, an ambulance service agreement with the Oswego Fire Protection District, a school resource officer agreement with the Village of Oswego, fall 2020 planning, cash flow update, and bond refinancing options.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $1,606,726.55
- Renewed food service contract with Aramark (CPI-All 2.3%)
- Awarded 2020-2021 custodial and maintenance supplies bid to vendors including Cambria Sales Co.
- Discussed ambulance service agreement with Oswego Fire Protection District at $54.00 per hour for home football games
- Discussed renewal of school resource officer agreement with Village of Oswego for OHS and OEHS
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board held a virtual meeting to approve the April 27 minutes and acknowledge a FOIA request. The board reviewed information items including the Aramark food service contract renewal, custodial supply bids, and a request to release $5,621.19 in Kendall County Land Cash funds. The agenda also included a review of revised graduation requirements for the Class of 2020 in response to Executive Order 2020-31.
- Approval of Aramark food service contract renewal with a 2.3% CPI price increase
- Review of 2020-2021 custodial and maintenance supply bids from seven vendors
- Request for release of $5,621.19 in Kendall County Land Cash funds
- Extension of due diligence period for Wolf's Crossing Road property sale to BSTP Midwest, Inc. through July 15, 2020
- Review of revised graduation requirements for Class of 2020 due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met virtually on April 27, 2020. They approved the payment of bills totaling $4,486,717.06 and discussed several informational items, including a proposed five-year bus lease agreement, potential bus route eliminations, and a resolution related to COVID-19 policy suspensions. The board also entered closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $4,486,717.06
- Discussed 5-year lease of 72 buses from Midwest Transit with annual payment of $945,152.00
- Discussed eliminating 3 bus routes at Prairie Point and 3 at Southbury, affecting ~150 students each
- Discussed resolution authorizing emergency suspension of board policies due to COVID-19
- Approved destruction of closed session audio recordings from April 23, 2018 to October 22, 2018
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting virtually to discuss and act on several items. They will review recommendations for new three-year transportation contracts for regular and special education routes, receive updates on the district's pandemic plan and strategic plan, and vote on a set of board policy revisions. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and acknowledging FOIA requests.
- Recommendation for three-year regular student transportation contract with First Student Inc., $4,235,779 for year one (50 routes)
- Recommendation for three-year special education transportation contract with Septran, $2,073,829 for year one (29 routes)
- Pandemic Plan Update presented by Associate Superintendent Faith Dahlquist
- Draft of Envision 308 five-year strategic plan presented for discussion
- Approval of multiple board policies (Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) on second reading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a public forum on March 2, 2020, at Lakewood Creek Elementary School. The agenda was procedural, consisting of roll call, pledge of allegiance, public comment, and a Q&A session with specific guidelines. The board adjourned with a motion that carried.
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person; Q&A limited to 2 minutes per person.
- Q&A session capped at 9:15 pm, with a maximum of 3 questions on the same topic.
- Personnel matters excluded from public comments and Q&A.
- Board members present: Matt Bauman, Lauri Doyle, Ruth Kroner, Brent Lightfoot, Toni Morgan, Alison Swanson.
- Adjournment motion by Ruth Kroner, seconded by Matt Bauman, carried.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on February 24, 2020, to discuss and act on several items. They approved a consent agenda, financial statements, and a $539,000 roof bid for Wheatlands Elementary School. The board also authorized payment of bills totaling $3,264,440.71 and approved a negotiated agreement with the Oswego Education Association.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $3,264,440.71
- Approved negotiated agreement with Oswego Education Association (OEA)
- Approved $539,000 base bid from Weatherguard Roofing for Wheatlands Elementary School roof replacement
- Approved District Administrator contract for Denise K. Hildebrand, Executive Director of Special Education, 2020-2021
- Acknowledged FOIA requests (20-01, 20-03 to 20-07)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on February 10, 2020, at Oswego East High School. The board approved several action items, including an interim director of technology contract, a building administrator contract for the OHS principal, and a personnel report. The meeting also included a closed session for employee and collective negotiating matters, recognitions, and public comment.
- Approved Interim Director of Technology contract for Brent A. Kiger (2019-2020)
- Approved Building Administrator contract for Christopher Grays, OHS Principal (TRS 2020-2021)
- Approved Personnel report (2.10.20)
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (2) for employee and collective negotiating matters
- Recognized February PRIDE Award recipients from Churchill, Southbury, and Plank Junior High
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 27, 2020, at Oswego East High School. The board approved a consent agenda, financial statements, and several action items, including payments totaling $32,115,139.29, authorization to issue up to $25 million in tax anticipation warrants, and loans totaling $14.4 million from the Working Cash Fund. The meeting also included a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and student disciplinary matters.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $32,115,139.29
- Authorized issuance of up to $25,000,000 in educational tax anticipation warrants at max 4% interest
- Approved $14,400,000 in loans from Working Cash Fund to other district funds
- Approved two-year farm lease extension with Stewart Farms Partnership at $300/acre for 122 acres
- Approved $1,268,000 contract with C Acitelli Heating for chiller replacements at three schools