Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129

2 Monday, June 16, 2025 Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Board of Education Meeting Agenda District Administration Office - Room 134 1877 W. Downer Place Aurora, IL 60506 One Way Audio - Conference #: 312-626-6799 Conference ID: 83328242951 Passcode: 000129 Meeting start time 6:00 p.m. Please silence all cell phones 1. Opening Items Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 1. Opening Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 1.2 Roll Call Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 1. Opening Items Type Procedural A roll call of all Board Members, present or absent, is conducted at the beginning of each Meeting. Board President Richard Kerns Board Vice President Melody Saperston Board Member Ira Lathan Board Member Julie Stone Board Member Colleen Lorenz Board Member Erika Garcia Board Member Megan Jones File Attachments Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 1. Opening Items Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Recognitions Subject 2.1 Recognition of Visitors Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 2. Recognitions Type Recognition This section of the agenda allows for the recognition of any individuals or groups whose attendance should be appropriately acknowledged. File Attachments Subject 2.2 Public Comment: Identification of Audience wishing to address the Board Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 2. Recognitions Type Procedural On behalf of the Board of Education I would like to thank the public for attending tonight's meeting. Residents interested in speaking to the Board this evening are asked to have completed a comment card and presented it to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. At this time the Board President will ask the secretary if we have anyone who would like to speak to the Board of Education. The Board President requests that any comments regarding a particular agenda item be held until we come to that item on the agenda. Before the item is presented, you will be called to speak. The Board President requests that any comments regarding items that are not part of tonight's agenda be held until the comments section of the meeting. At that time, you will be called to speak. When the secretary calls your name, please come to the microphone, state your name for the public record and provide your feedback. Please note that comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person and that the speakers should refrain from commenting on personnel matters, student discipline or other confidential matters so that the Board can meet its legal obligations to protect the rights of others.” The Board does not participate in discussion during public comment. Follow up to your questions or concerns will be addressed through the contact information provided on the comment card. File Attachments Subject 2.3 Those Who Make a Difference Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 2. Recognitions Type Recognition The Board will recognize the partnership between the Schingoethe Center and the school district. Presented by Mrs. Anna Gonzales, Director of Community Affairs. File Attachments 3. Consent Agenda Subject 3.1 Approval of the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025 Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 3. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. File Attachments Approved under the Consent Agenda Vote. Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone before the Board or are regular routine matters. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. Motion by Mrs Colleen Lorenz, second by Mr Ira Lathan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones Subject 3.2 Approval of Minutes from the June 2, 2025 Open and Closed Board Meetings Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 3. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve the minutes from the June 2, 2025 open and closed board meetings. Minutes View Minutes for Jun 2, 2025 - Executive Session Board of Education Meeting West File Attachments Approved under the Consent Agenda Vote. Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone before the Board or are regular routine matters. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. Motion by Mrs Colleen Lorenz, second by Mr Ira Lathan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones Subject 3.3 Approval of the Bill Listing for June 16, 2025 Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 3. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve bill listing for June 16, 2025 Goals Financial Responsibility File Attachments June 2, 2025 Detail Report-3.pdf (3 KB) June 2, 2025 Fund Report-3.pdf (4 KB) June 16, 2025 Fund Report.pdf (4 KB) June 16, 2025 Detail Report.pdf (170 KB) Approved under the Consent Agenda Vote. Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone before the Board or are regular routine matters. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. Motion by Mrs Colleen Lorenz, second by Mr Ira Lathan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones Subject 3.4 Approval of the Personnel Report for June 16, 2025 Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 3. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve the Personnel Report for 06.19.2025. The Personnel Report is not made public until approved by the Board of Education. File Attachments 06.16.2025 Template.pdf (168 KB) Approved under the Consent Agenda Vote. Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone before the Board or are regular routine matters. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. Motion by Mrs Colleen Lorenz, second by Mr Ira Lathan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones Subject 3.5 Approval of 25/26 SIP for Targeted and Comprehensive Schools Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 3. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve the SY25/26 school improvement plans for targeted and comprehensive schools. File Attachments 31-045-1290-22-SD129Freeman-Targeted SIP.pdf (149 KB) 31-045-1290-22-SD129Greenman-Targeted SIP.pdf (210 KB) 31-045-1290-22-SD129Hall-CompSIP.pdf (164 KB) 31-045-1290-22-SD129Herget-Targeted SIP.pdf (245 KB) 31-045-1290-22-SD129Hill-Targeted SIP.pdf (212 KB) 31-045-1290-22-SD129Schneider-Targeted SIP.pdf (170 KB) 31-045-1290-22-SD129Smith-CompSIP.pdf (148 KB) 31-045-1290-22-SD129McCleery-Targeted SIP.pdf (146 KB) Approved under the Consent Agenda Vote. Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone before the Board or are regular routine matters. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. Motion by Mrs Colleen Lorenz, second by Mr Ira Lathan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones Subject 3.6 Approval of 2025-2026 Designating Depository Resolution Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 3. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve the resolution which designates specific banks as depositories of school funds showing the maximum amount to be deposited which shall not exceed 75 percent of capital and surplus. The resolution is attached for review. File Attachments FY26 Designating Depository Resolution.pdf (106 KB) Approved under the Consent Agenda Vote. Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone before the Board or are regular routine matters. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. Motion by Mrs Colleen Lorenz, second by Mr Ira Lathan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones Subject 3.7 Approval of Assets for Disposal Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 3. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve the capital assets from West High that are no longer in working order be disposed. The summary of assets is attached for review. File Attachments Assets for Disposal 6-3-25.pdf (525 KB) Approved under the Consent Agenda Vote. Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone before the Board or are regular routine matters. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. Motion by Mrs Colleen Lorenz, second by Mr Ira Lathan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones Subject 3.8 Approval of Overnight Student Trip Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 3. Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve the overnight student trip in October 2025 to the Manitoba Student Summit, as previously presented. The details of the trip are attached for review. File Attachments Prior trip approval Manitoba Student Summit 10.12.25.pdf (367 KB) Approved under the Consent Agenda Vote. Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone before the Board or are regular routine matters. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the items contained in the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2025. Motion by Mrs Colleen Lorenz, second by Mr Ira Lathan. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones 4. Potential Action Item as a Result of Executive Session Subject 4.1 Potential Action Item as a Result of Executive Session - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - Personnel Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 4. Potential Action Item as a Result of Executive Session Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting That the Board of Education uphold the administration's recommendation to terminate employee Eric Poris for the reason of job abandonment, effective June 16, 2025. Motion by Mr Ira Lathan, second by Ms Erika Garcia. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones 5. Information Subject 5.1 Assets for Disposal Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 5. Information Type Information The list of assets is attached for review. File Attachments Assets for Disposal - June 16.pdf (43 KB) 6. Action Items Subject 6.1 Approval of Elementary Social Science Resource Adoption Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 6. Action Items Type Action Recommended Action That the Board of Education approve the adoption of Inquiry Journeys as the new elementary social science curriculum resource for a total price including materials not to exceed $290,000. The presentation is attached for review. File Attachments Elementary Social Science Resource Recommendation BOE - 5192025.pdf (87,821 KB) Motion & Voting That the Board of Education approve the adoption of Inquiry Journeys as the new elementary social science curriculum resource for a total price including materials not to exceed $290,000. Motion by Mrs Megan Jones, second by Mrs Colleen Lorenz. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones 7. Comments Subject 7.1 Public Comments: Audience Members Wishing to Speak to the Board Regarding a Non-Agenda Item Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 7. Comments Type Procedural Residents interested in speaking to the Board this evening are asked to have completed a comment card and presented it to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting. The Board President requests that any comments not on an agenda item speak at this time. When the secretary calls your name, please come to the microphone, state your name for the public record and provide your feedback. Please note that comments are limited to three ( 3 ) minutes per person and that no discussion of personnel matters, student discipline or responses to questions are permitted. The Board does not participate in discussion during public comment. Follow up to your questions or concerns will be addressed through the contact information provided on the comment card. File Attachments Subject 7.2 Superintendent Comments Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 7. Comments Type Information File Attachments Subject 7.3 Student Board Member Comments Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 7. Comments Type Information The Board would like to allow time for the Student Board Member to address the meeting. File Attachments Subject 7.4 Board Member Comments & Dates to Remember Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 7. Comments Type Information Board of Education Meeting Schedule 2024-2025 Monday July 14, 2025 Executive Session - Closed Regular Session - Public 6:00 PM *Tuesday meetings are due to Monday holidays. File Attachments 8. Adjournment Subject 8.1 Adjourn Meeting Jun 16, 2025 - Regular Board of Education Meeting for West Aurora School District 129 Category 8. Adjournment Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action To Adjourn. File Attachments Motion & Voting To Adjourn. Motion by Mrs Megan Jones, second by Mrs Colleen Lorenz. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Mr Ira Lathan, Mrs Melody Saperston, Mrs Julie Stone, Mrs Colleen Lorenz, Ms Erika Garcia, Mrs Megan Jones