Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting

2 Monday, August 25, 2025 Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting SERVING ALL OR PARTS OF THE COMMUNITIES OF AURORA, JOLIET, MONTGOMERY, OSWEGO, PLAINFIELD AND YORKVILLE Board of Education Meeting Agenda Oswego East High School Community Room 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, Illinois 60543 August 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order - Executive Session (4:45pm) Subject 1.1 Roll Call Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 1. Call to Order - Executive Session (4:45pm) Type Procedural A roll call of all Board Members, present or absent, is conducted at the beginning of each Meeting. Board Members are listed below in alphabetical order. Mr. Dominick Cirone, President Dr. Heather Martin, Vice President Dr. Amy Murillo, Board Member Dr. Rovel Pollock, Board Member Ms. Brandi Robinson, Board Member Ms. Erika Sieh, Board Member Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, Secretary File Attachments 2. Closed Session Subject 2.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s) 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10): The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11): Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 2. Closed Session Type Action Recommended Action to Enter Closed Session under statute(s) 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10): The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11): Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Statutes: School Board Closed Meetings: The Board may hold a closed meeting, or close a portion of a meeting, by a majority vote of a quorum, taken at an open meeting. The vote of each School Board member present, and the reason for the closed meeting, shall be publicly disclosed at the time of the meeting and clearly stated in the motion and the meeting minutes. Statute: Reason to go to Closed Session: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10) The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting to Enter Closed Session under statute(s) 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of certain employees and individuals; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10): The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11): Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Motion by Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Erika Sieh. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Dominick Cirone, Dr Amy Murillo, Mary Jo Wenmouth, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh Not Present at Vote: Dr Heather Martin, Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock Subject 2.2 Return to Open Session Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 2. Closed Session Type Action Recommended Action to return to Open Session. File Attachments Motion & Voting to return to Open Session. Motion by Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Dr Amy Murillo. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Dominick Cirone, Dr Amy Murillo, Mary Jo Wenmouth, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh, Dr Heather Martin, Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock 3. Call to Order - Public Session (6:30 pm) Subject 3.1 Roll Call Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 3. Call to Order - Public Session (6:30 pm) Type Procedural A roll call of all Board Members, present or absent, is conducted at the beginning of each Meeting. Board Members are listed below in alphabetical order. Mr. Dominick Cirone, President Dr. Heather Martin, Vice President Dr. Amy Murillo, Board Member Dr. Rovel Pollock, Board Member Ms. Brandi Robinson, Board Member Ms. Erika Sieh, Board Member Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, Secretary File Attachments Subject 3.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 3. Call to Order - Public Session (6:30 pm) Type Procedural I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. File Attachments 4. Student Spotlight Subject 4.1 Rubik's Cube Solving Demo Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 4. Student Spotlight Type Recognition The Board of Education invites Brayden Thompson, a senior at OHS, who recently participated in the Cubing World Championships in Seattle. There, he placed 12th in the 3x3 blindfold category. Brayden has competed in 41 competitions across the United States, breaking several state records in the blindfold categories. File Attachments 5. Presentations Subject 5.1 Phase 2 Long Range Facility Plan (Stage 2) Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 5. Presentations Type Information File Attachments 2025-0825_BOE Phase 2 Final.pdf (26,687 KB) 5.1 Phase 2 Long Range Facility Plan.MP3 (15,864 KB) Subject 5.2 25-26 School Year Story - Beginning Highlights Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 5. Presentations Type Information File Attachments 6. Public Comment Subject 6.1 Opportunity for the Public to address the Board of Education Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 6. Public Comment Type Information Public Comment Statement On behalf of the Board of Education I would like to thank the public for attending tonight's meeting. We value the feedback we receive from our members of the public and encourage everyone to take an active interest in their public school system. Individuals interested in speaking to the Board this evening are asked to have completed a comment card and presented it to the secretary to the Board. When the secretary calls your name, I ask that you come to the microphone, state your name for the public record and provide your feedback. Please note that comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. The Board does not participate in discussion during public comment. . Comments should address the Board of Education as a whole and not be directed to an individual Board member, audience, or staff member. Follow up to your questions or concerns may be addressed by administration through the contact information provided on the comment card. Thank you. File Attachments 7. Comments Subject 7.1 Superintendent's Report Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 7. Comments Type Information The Superintendent of Schools will address the Board and audience. File Attachments Subject 7.2 Board Member Comments Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 7. Comments Type Information The Board of Education President and Board Members would like to address the Administration and audience at each meeting with their comments. File Attachments 8. Approve Consent Agenda Subject 8.1 Minutes from previous Meeting Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 8. Approve Consent Agenda Type Action (consent), Minutes Recommended Action to approve all items under consent, including 8.1 minutes from the Board of Education Meeting on August 11, 2025 open and closed sessions; 8.2 to acknowledge the FOIA requests received by the District; 8.3 to approve Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles; 8.4 to acknowledge and accept a donation in the amount of $4,025 received by the district from an Anonymous Donor at Becoming to Support ASCEND Student Equity Conference ** Open session Minutes are not public until approved by the Board of Education. Once Open Session Minutes are approved they will be posted here. ** File Attachments Motion & Voting to approve all items under consent, including 8.1 minutes from the Board of Education Meeting on August 11, 2025 open and closed sessions; 8.2 to acknowledge the FOIA requests received by the District; 8.3 to approve Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles; 8.4 to acknowledge and accept a donation in the amount of $4,025 received by the district from an Anonymous Donor at Becoming to Support ASCEND Student Equity Conference Motion by Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Erika Sieh. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Dominick Cirone, Dr Amy Murillo, Mary Jo Wenmouth, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh, Dr Heather Martin, Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock Subject 8.2 Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 8. Approve Consent Agenda Type Action (consent) Recommended Action to acknowledge the FOIA requests received by the District The attached contains a summary of the FOIA requests received and responded to by the district. File Attachments Motion & Voting to approve all items under consent, including 8.1 minutes from the Board of Education Meeting on August 11, 2025 open and closed sessions; 8.2 to acknowledge the FOIA requests received by the District; 8.3 to approve Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles; 8.4 to acknowledge and accept a donation in the amount of $4,025 received by the district from an Anonymous Donor at Becoming to Support ASCEND Student Equity Conference Motion by Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Erika Sieh. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Dominick Cirone, Dr Amy Murillo, Mary Jo Wenmouth, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh, Dr Heather Martin, Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock Subject 8.3 Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 8. Approve Consent Agenda Type Action (consent) Recommended Action to approve Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 miles File Attachments BOE Field Trips 8.25.25 (updated).docx.pdf (188 KB) OHS Girls Volly Ball Trip Request.pdf (97 KB) OE Journalism.Signed.pdf (105 KB) Motion & Voting to approve all items under consent, including 8.1 minutes from the Board of Education Meeting on August 11, 2025 open and closed sessions; 8.2 to acknowledge the FOIA requests received by the District; 8.3 to approve Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles; 8.4 to acknowledge and accept a donation in the amount of $4,025 received by the district from an Anonymous Donor at Becoming to Support ASCEND Student Equity Conference Motion by Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Erika Sieh. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Dominick Cirone, Dr Amy Murillo, Mary Jo Wenmouth, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh, Dr Heather Martin, Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock Subject 8.4 Acknowledgement of Donation Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 8. Approve Consent Agenda Type Action (consent) Recommended Action to acknowledge and accept a donation in the amount of $4,025 received by the district from an Anonymous Donor at Becoming to Support ASCEND Student Equity Conference File Attachments Memo_ BOE Donation.pdf (70 KB) Motion & Voting to approve all items under consent, including 8.1 minutes from the Board of Education Meeting on August 11, 2025 open and closed sessions; 8.2 to acknowledge the FOIA requests received by the District; 8.3 to approve Field Trips for Overnight and/or more than 200 Miles; 8.4 to acknowledge and accept a donation in the amount of $4,025 received by the district from an Anonymous Donor at Becoming to Support ASCEND Student Equity Conference Motion by Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Erika Sieh. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Dominick Cirone, Dr Amy Murillo, Mary Jo Wenmouth, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh, Dr Heather Martin, Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock 9. Information Subject 9.1 Financial Statements Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 9. Information Type Information File Attachments Treasury Report June 30, 2025.pdf (4 KB) Investment Summary-6-30-2025.pdf (71 KB) Monthly Budget Report Memo-June 2025.pdf (66 KB) Budget Report June 30-2025.pdf (30 KB) Revenue Dashboard-06-30-2025.pdf (132 KB) Expenditures Dashboard-06-30-2025.pdf (128 KB) June 2025 CPI.pdf (147 KB) Activity Fund Summary - June 2025.pdf (118 KB) 10. Action Items Subject 10.1 Approval of Personnel Report Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 10. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action to approve the Personnel Report as discussed and presented ** The Personnel report is not public until approved by the Board of Education and will be posted here the following day. ** File Attachments Personnel Report 8_25_2025 - Personnel Report.pdf (76 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Personnel Report as discussed and presented Motion by Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Erika Sieh. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Dominick Cirone, Dr Amy Murillo, Mary Jo Wenmouth, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh, Dr Heather Martin, Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock 11. Adjournment Subject 11.1 Adjourn Meeting Aug 25, 2025 - Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education Meeting Category 11. Adjournment Type Action Recommended Action to Adjourn. File Attachments Motion & Voting to Adjourn. Motion by Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Erika Sieh. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Dominick Cirone, Dr Amy Murillo, Mary Jo Wenmouth, Brandi Robinson, Erika Sieh, Dr Heather Martin, Dr Rovel Rucker-Pollock