Oswego Community Unit School District 308 public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education conducted a Truth in Taxation public hearing regarding the 2024 Levy. The board also approved nearly $4.9 million in bill payments and reviewed several board policy updates.
- Public Truth in Taxation hearing for the 2024 Levy
- Authorization of bills for payment totaling $4,891,450.79
- Approval of Health Life Safety Survey work for priority (a) and (b) violations at Junior High Schools
- Approval of overnight and/or 200+ mile athletic field trips
- First reading of board policies regarding Ethics and Gift Ban, Accelerated Placement Program, Equal Educational Opportunities, and Connection with the Community
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education discussed the 2024 School Report Card and foundational academic practices. The meeting included informational reviews of the 2024 tax levy adoption cycle and a health life safety survey for junior high schools.
- Presentation of the 2024 School Report Card and Summative Designations
- Information on the 2024 Tax Levy Adoption Cycle
- Recommendation to continue with Greenwave Recycling for electronics disposal
- Proposal to allow graduating seniors with no outstanding fees to keep district Chromebooks
- Approval of overnight and/or over 200-mile field trips
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met to discuss strategic initiatives and vote on several administrative items. The meeting included a closed session regarding security and litigation, as well as discussions on various 'World Cafe' topic areas.
- Approved Tyler Routing System to replace Versatran
- Approved Board Policy Section 2: School Board (2:125) regarding member compensation and expenses
- Approved policy for overnight field trips or those exceeding 200 miles
- Tabled approval of A Beep, LLC for radio communication needs ($757,093.20) until November 18, 2024
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
This is a special closed board of education workshop. The board will enter closed session to discuss self-evaluation, practices, procedures, and professional ethics with a statewide association representative. No public decisions or substantive actions are scheduled.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16) for self-evaluation and professional ethics discussion
- Review, edit, and affirm board agreements
- Identify areas for board improvement and next steps
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving district administrator contracts and a personnel report. They will also discuss information items such as a hazardous route study for school buses, a school maintenance project grant, and a proposed intergovernmental agreement for a multi-use path along Harvey Road. The board previously entered closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and security matters.
- Approval of district administrator contracts for 2024-2025 (Hanno F. Becker and Fleur I. Pavelka)
- Approval of Veritiv Paper Company to provide paper supplies to the district
- Discussion of an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Oswego and Oswego Township Road District to share costs (33.33% each) for a multi-use path along Harvey Road from Ogden Falls to Oswego East High School (estimated total cost $360,000)
- First reading of board policy updates on board member compensation, grievance procedures, Title IX, staff development, harassment, and teen dating violence
- Discussion of a resolution to request Kendall County land cash funds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education will hold a closed session under multiple Illinois statutes to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining, property sale or lease, school security, and pending litigation. The public session includes recognitions, presentations on Medicaid, iLEAD, and safety, plus consent agenda items such as approving minutes, FOIA requests, and an overnight field trip to Alabama A&M University.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (2), (6), (8), (11) for personnel, negotiations, property, security, litigation
- Recognition of Karen Kala, Building Nurse at Fox Chase Elementary, by Chief Bastin and Sergeant Nehring
- Presentations on Medicaid update, iLEAD foundational practices, and annual safety and security update
- Consent agenda includes approval of overnight field trip: Oswego East High School Black Student Alliance to Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, Alabama, Nov 1-3, 2024
- Information items: paper supplies RFP, GameTime playground grant for Homestead, Lakewood Creek & Boulder Hill schools, SY26 new high school courses and title changes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a workshop meeting. The main agenda item is a work session discussion on understanding and disrupting microaggressions through critical awareness in the school community. The meeting also includes procedural items like roll call, pledge of allegiance, and public comment.
- Work session: Understanding and Disrupting Microaggressions through Critical Awareness in the School Community
- Public comment opportunity for residents
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on an updated E-Learning Plan and hear presentations on the master facility plan, Aramark services, and refunding 2015 series bonds. The board will also vote on a district administrator contract and the personnel report.
- Public hearing on updated E-Learning Plan
- Presentation on refunding 2015 Series Bonds by PMA Securities
- Master Facility Plan presentation by Wight & McKinstry
- Approval of District Administrator contract for Ashley Richardson
- Approval of Personnel Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items, including minutes, FOIA requests, field trips, and policy updates. They will also vote on a district administrator contract, a personnel report, a dismissal resolution, and a $7,287,716.29 bill payment. The agenda includes a curriculum audit presentation, public comment, and information on a budget report and four new bus leases.
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $7,287,716.29
- Approval of District Administrator contract (Special Education Coordinator, Dr. Michael Shapiro)
- Resolution authorizing notice of dismissal to educational support staff employee Arick Freese
- Approval of consent agenda including policy updates (2:70, 2:160, 4:15, 5:180, 5:290, 5:310, 6:110, 6:150, 7:170)
- Information item: Four new bus leases from Midwest Transit (2019 Chevy/StarCraft, $64,345 each)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education approved several action items, including selecting ServBank as the official banking services provider after a competitive RFP process, and authorizing the purchase of a jetter for $24,793.51 to clear sewer clogs caused by improperly disposed vapes. The board also entered closed session to discuss employee and student matters, and approved consent agenda items including field trips to Philadelphia for journalism students.
- Approved ServBank as official banking services provider after evaluating seven proposals
- Approved purchase of a jetter from Allan J. Coleman for $24,793.51 using Juul settlement funds
- Approved overnight field trips for Oswego High School and Oswego East High School journalism students to Philadelphia, PA, November 7-10, 2024
- Approved personnel report (details to be posted after approval)
- Entered closed session under statutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(10) for employee and student matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education approved a new five-year performance-based contract for the superintendent, extending through June 30, 2029, after finding the superintendent met current goals. The board also approved building administrator contracts, a personnel report, and selected ServBank as the district's banking services provider following an RFP process. The meeting included a closed session for personnel, student placement, and litigation matters.
- Approved a five-year extension of the Performance Based Superintendent Agreement through June 30, 2029
- Selected ServBank as the district's banking services provider after evaluating seven proposals
- Approved building administrator contracts for assistant principals and deans for 2024-2025
- Approved personnel report and overnight/over-200-mile field trips for athletic teams
- Entered closed session under statutes for employee matters, student special education placement, and pending litigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education approved payment of $4,730,426.75 in bills, approved district and building administrator contracts, and authorized legal intervention in property tax appeal proceedings. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel and student matters.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $4,730,426.75
- Approved district administrator contracts for Sarah Fisher, Jessica Pesha, Shonte Truitt-Gamble, and Nicole Pieranunzi
- Approved building administrator contracts for Kristine Carson, Robert Hauge III, and Scott Oldaker
- Authorized Franczek Law Firm to intervene in Property Tax Appeal Board proceedings
- Recognized the OHS Girls Softball Team
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special meeting on June 27, 2024. The board approved a settlement agreement with a former student to resolve a lawsuit and awarded a painting maintenance contract. The meeting began with a closed session for employee and litigation matters before returning to open session.
- Approved settlement agreement with a former student to resolve a lawsuit
- Awarded painting project to RLV Services, LLC of Lombard, IL for $182,500.00
- Two other painting quotes received: Francis (Chicago, IL) $364,972.00 and Salinas Painting (Oswego, IL) $203,821.00
- Entered closed session under statutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and 2(c)(11) for employee matters and litigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on June 24, 2024, and approved a consent agenda, bills totaling $2,761,948.07, administrator contracts, a personnel report, and several intergovernmental agreements. The board also discussed a painting maintenance RFP and approved the purchase of three trucks for the Operations Department.
- Approved bills for payment totaling $2,761,948.07
- Approved painting contract with RLV Services LLC for $182,500.00
- Approved purchase of three Ford F-350 trucks from River View Ford for $145,000.00
- Approved intergovernmental agreements with Aurora PD, Kendall County, Montgomery PD, and Oswego Fire
- Approved District and Building Administrator contracts and personnel report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education will hold public hearings on the FY24 Budget Amendment and the FY25 Budget, with opportunities for public comment. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation, and will consider a consent agenda including minutes, FOIA requests, gifts, and decommissioned items.
- Public hearing on FY24 Budget Amendment
- Public hearing on FY25 Budget
- Closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation
- Consent agenda: approve minutes, FOIA requests, gifts, decommissioned items
- Student recognitions for IHSA and BPA achievements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education held a special workshop on May 25, 2024, at Oswego East High School. The board voted to terminate the contract with Schroeder Asphalt, continue working with subcontractor Midwest Track at both high schools, and award Geneva Construction the remaining track work at Oswego East High School. The board also entered closed session to discuss employee matters and held work sessions on a draft equity policy, board agreements, advisory committee structure, and strategic roadmap.
- Terminated contract with Schroeder Asphalt for high school track project
- Awarded remaining OEHS track work to Geneva Construction
- Continued work with subcontractor Midwest Track at OHS and OEHS
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters
- Discussed draft equity policy and board agreements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met on May 6, 2024, at Oswego East High School. The board entered closed session to discuss employee matters and collective bargaining, then returned to open session. They approved the consent agenda, including minutes, FOIA requests, field trips, and policy updates, and took action on the 2024-25 contract with the Oswego Education Support Professionals (OESPA) and building administrator contracts.
- Approved 2024-25 contract with Oswego Education Support Professionals (OESPA)
- Approved building administrator contracts for 2024-2025 (e.g., Assistant Principal contracts for Cure, Lippoldt, Schultz; Dean contract for Kabara)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 22, 2024, FOIA requests, overnight field trips, and policy updates (Sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Entered closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and (c)(2) for employee matters and collective bargaining
- Recognized winter athletic and PRIDE award winners
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education met to discuss the FY25 tentative budget, a food service RFP, and various facility updates. Action items included approving a residency program agreement and a pavement rehabilitation contract.
- Agreement for Consulting Services with National Center for Teacher Residencies: $30,000
- Fox Chase and Hunt Club Asphalt/Concrete Rehabilitation contract to Geneva Construction: $554,003.00
- Boulder Hill and Long Beach Cooling Towers project low bid: $421,500.00
- National Merit Scholarships: $2,500 each for four students
- SEL Curriculum Presentation regarding Universal Screener and Tier 1 Proposal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including approving a $15.9 million loan from the working cash fund to the educational and transportation funds, adding girls wrestling as an IHSA sport, and paying $4.33 million in bills. The board also discussed a proposed $554,003 contract for pavement rehabilitation at Fox Chase and Hunt Club, and reviewed a draft equity policy and the 2024-25 meeting calendar.
- Approved $15,900,000 loan from Working Cash Fund to Educational Fund ($7,900,000) and Transportation Fund ($8,000,000)
- Approved $4,330,177.74 in bill payments
- Approved addition of Girls Wrestling as an IHSA sport
- Discussed awarding $554,003 contract to Geneva Construction for Fox Chase and Hunt Club asphalt/concrete rehabilitation
- Approved 2024-25 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to consider routine consent items, including minutes, FOIA requests, IHSA membership renewal, and field trips. They will also discuss and potentially act on a resolution authorizing $15.9 million in loans from the Working Cash Fund to cover transportation and education fund deficits, and approve $32,874,060.02 in bill payments. The agenda includes informational updates on financial statements, student handbook changes, a teacher residency program, capital projects, and a draft equity policy.
- Resolution authorizing $15,900,000 in loans from Working Cash Fund to Transportation ($8,000,000) and Educational ($7,900,000) funds
- Approval of bills totaling $32,874,060.02
- First reading of new draft Equity Policy (2.250)
- IHSA membership renewal for 2024-25 for Oswego and Oswego East High Schools
- Approval of overnight/long-distance field trips (Skills USA, band, robotics)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a public forum. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation matters, followed by small group discussions on the 'Portraits of a Learner, of an Educator, of a Leader' and an opportunity for public comment.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(11) for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation
- Small group discussion: 'Student Edition - The Portraits of a Learner, of an Educator, of a Leader'
- Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit per person
- Meeting held at Plank Junior High School, 510 Secretariat Lane, Oswego
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is meeting to consider several action items, including awarding a $715,070 contract for the Fox Chase roof replacement and a mowing contract for eight campuses. The board will also hear presentations on English learners, facilities, strategic roadmap, and a residency program, and discuss potential new sports and a bus lease-purchase agreement.
- Award $715,070 contract to J.L. Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. for Fox Chase roof replacement
- Award 2024 mowing contract to ACSOI LLC for eight campuses, with option to renew for two additional one-year terms
- Discuss activity bus trust lease-to-purchase agreement
- Discuss adding boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, and girls wrestling as IHSA sports
- Recognize girls co-op swim & dive team for IHSA state championship
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego School District 308 Board of Education will hold a public meeting with an executive session first. They will vote on paying $4,664,618.10 in bills, approve consent items, and hear presentations on special education and from the Muslim Student Association. The board will also receive updates on operations, mowing bids, and policy first readings.
- Approval of bills for payment totaling $4,664,618.10
- Annual report on special education
- Mowing services bid recommendation for ACSOI LLC for 8 campuses
- OEHS track high jump reconfiguration estimated at $55,000
- First reading of policies on resignations, substitute teachers, library media, and student residence
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss personnel matters, specifically the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of certain employees. The meeting is procedural and closed to the public, with no action items other than adjournment.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Meeting held at District Administration Center, 4175 Route 71, Oswego, IL
- Roll call of board members
- Adjournment motion carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education met to approve several action items, including the purchase of Securly Classroom software and various personnel and student policies. The meeting also included discussions on mowing service bids, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and a student presentation by the Muslim Student Association.
- Approved purchase of Securly Classroom software
- Approved multiple Board policies regarding personnel, instruction, and student behavior
- Approved building administrator contract for Kaitlin N. Lazansky
- Approved consent agenda items including January 8, 2024, meeting minutes and overnight field trips
- Reviewed mowing bid results recommending ACSOI LLC for eight campuses
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
This special Board of Education workshop, scheduled for January 12-13, 2024, was cancelled due to weather. The agenda included a two-part work session on advancing educational equity in district policies and practices, along with procedural items like roll call, pledge, and public comment.
- Cancellation notice due to weather for January 12 and 13, 2024
- Work session: Advancing Educational Equity in District Policies and Practices Through Critical Consciousness (Part 1 and Part 2)
- Public comment opportunity with 5-minute speaking limit
- Roll call and pledge of allegiance for both days
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2008- 2026
The Board of Education met to approve consent agenda items including previous minutes and policy updates. The meeting included reports on financial statements, a proposed $44,744.16 classroom management software purchase, and updates on HVAC replacement projects.
- Proposed $44,744.16 purchase of Securly Classroom for grades 1-12
- Approval of overnight and long-distance field trips
- Plank RTU replacement project update
- Approval of December 4, 2023, meeting minutes
- Review of various board policy updates