Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board met July 31.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:13 p.m. by President Matt Bauman
1.1 Roll Call:
Upon Roll Call the following members answered present: Brad Banks, Matt Bauman, Lauri Doyle, Brent Lightfoot, Toni Morgan, Heather Moyer, Jared Ploger
Members Absent (at roll call): None
Administration Present: Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Sparlin Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Mr. Asif Dada
Others Present: Board Attorney Maureen Lemone, Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert and DiNolfo, Ltd; as well as employees of the District and members of the community.
Recording Secretary: Ursula Coan
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board President Matt Bauman.
2. Public Comment
2.1 Each Person will be provided five (5) minutes to speak before the Board of Education
The following individuals addressed the board at this time:
Kijuana Boulrece addressed the board to urge them to make the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan a priority. Mrs. Boulrece asked the board to continue to substantiate the vision of the school district to be a world class district that benefits all students. Please ensure that there are policies in place that do not marginalize, stratify or cause harm to our students.
April Johnson addressed the board as a parent of children that did not receive the support needed in their educational process. Mrs. Johnson stated that her oldest daughter, now graduated, was very involved in the OE Theatre and was told at one time, that there were no roles for blacks in the plays and therefore she was never able to participate beyond being in the background in the theatre department. There was another issue, where the senior class president stepped down and her daughter as the vice-president did not automatically get selected for the position. To summarize, Mrs. Johnson stressed the importance for children of color to have support in the classroom and the district, because they need to feel included.
3. Comments/Reports
3.1 Board Member Updates
Mr. Ploger attended the AVID conference in Minneapolis last week. Of importance to me was the goal of AVID, to focus on the culture of your school district. Schools have data that they can collect on the impact and where they should be at with the implementation. We need to realize the growth concept, that we can’t move to perfect implementation in year one. If we are growing with this program, then we should see a diminishing achievement gap. There is much excitement and dedication to this initiative among the staff. We need to make sure that this program accomplishes what it needs to and at the same time, give it enough time to grow. Mr. Ploger also shared that Aurora was voted by realtor.com as one of the most affordable cities and that our three elementary schools located in Aurora were mentioned as highly ranked schools.
Mrs. Morgan shared that she attended a Community Theatre Production that had many of our students participating. Mrs. Morgan asked for parents to invite her to events in order to learn about being more inclusive and how it is and is not working in our community.
Mr. Lightfoot stated that the board is aware of the Village possibly asking for a reduction in impact fees. Mr. Lightfoot wanted to remind everyone that every child that we educate costs around $9,000 and we are only receiving $6,000 per student. We will continue to see requests regarding the lowering of impact fees. Mr. Lightfoot commented that the board should reaffirm their position, that the school district needs that money to be able to pay for facilities when they are needed.
Mr. Bauman announced that he is stepping down as Board President, effective immediately. A meeting to reorganize the board will be conducted at the next board meeting on August 7. The board members and Dr. Sparlin expressed their appreciation for Mr. Bauman’s work on behalf of our district.
4. Approve Consent Agenda
4.1 Approval of Minutes from July 17, 2017 Board of Education Meeting Open and Closed Session
4.2 Ratification of Title I Improvement Plan
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Brent Lightfoot, to approve all items under consent, including 4.1 Minutes from July 17, 2017 Regular Board of Education Meeting Open and Closed Session; 4.2 the Ratification of the Title I Improvement Plan.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
5. Information Only
5.1 Resolution abating a portion of the Working Cash Fund and directing the Transfer of $13,452,815.50 to the O&M Fund
Mr. Dada explained that this Resolution is a procedural item so that we may expend the money from the bonds we have issued in working cash. With the next Resolution on agenda item 5.2, we then authorize a transfer from the O&M fund to the Capital Project fund. Mr. Ploger asked if we had the budget information from the State in time to vote on the two Resolutions on August 7th. Mr. Dada stated that he is hoping to present a balanced budget to the board at the August 21st meeting. Mr. Ploger asked for both Resolutions to be delayed for approval until the August 21st meeting. Mr. Dada stated that certain projects would be delayed, but that it would be possible to wait. The board directed administration to delay the approval until August 21.
5.2 Resolution authorizing the Transfer of $13,452,815.50 from the O&M Fund to the Capital Project Fund
5.3 Recommendations for new Advisory Committee Members
• Policy Development
• Teaching and Learning
The board had no questions on the recommendations for new Advisory Committee members.
6. Action Items
6.1 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with PASEC
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mrs. Toni Morgan, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with PASEC and to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with Yorkville SD115
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
6.2 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Yorkville
The Intergovernmental Agreement with Yorkville was included in the same motion as PASEC, agenda item 6.1
7. Closed Session
7.1 Closed Session under statutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): The appointment, employment,
compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6): The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16): Self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics, when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which the public body is a member.
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Matt Bauman, to enter Closed Session under statutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6): The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16): Self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics, when meeting with a representative of a statewide association of which the public body is a member.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
The Board of Education entered closed session at 7:02 p.m. following a short recess.
7.2 IASB – Superintendent/Board Training
The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 11:07 p.m.
8. Action after Closed Session
8.1 Approval of Personnel Report
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mrs. Heather Moyer, to approve the personnel report.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot,
Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
8.2 Approval of Amendment to Superintendent Contract of Employment
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Matt Bauman, to approve the amendment to the Superintendent Contract of Employment as discussed in closed session.
Mr. Lightfoot asked to make a public comment before taking the vote. Mr. Lightfoot stated that he is happy and pleased with the work that Dr. Sparlin and the staff is doing within the district and he would like to see it continue for a long time. Mr. Lightfoot stated that he would not be able to vote affirmative on the contract because of items in the contract language that he disagrees with. It should not take away in any way from the job that Dr. Sparlin is doing.
Final Resolution: Motion Failed 4-3
Aye: Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger Nay: Mr. Brad Banks, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Matt Bauman, to go back into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot,
Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
The Board of Education entered Closed Session at 11:10 p.m.
The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 11:13 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Mr. Matt Bauman, to reconsider item 8.2, Approval of Amendment to Superintendent Contract of Employment as discussed in Closed Session
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot,
Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Matt Bauman, to approve the Amendment to the Superintendent Employment Contract
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 4-3
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger Nay: Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan
8.3 Approval of DAC Administrator Contract
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Matt Bauman, to approve the DAC administrator contract
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-2
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger Nay: Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mrs. Toni Morgan
8.4 Approval of Building Administrator Contract
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mrs. Heather Moyer, to approve the building administrator contract
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot,
Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
8.5 Adoption of a Resolution declaring the former Transition House property, located at 13 Brock Court, Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, unnecessary, unsuitable and inconvenient for a school, and unnecessary for the uses of the District and directing its sale and setting a minimum price and other terms of sale in accordance with the requirements of 105 ILCS 5/5-22
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Matt Bauman, to adopt the Resolution declaring the former Transition House property, located at 13 Brock Court, Oswego, Kendall County, Illinois, unnecessary, unsuitable and inconvenient for a school, and unnecessary for the uses of the District, and directing its sale in accordance with the requirements of 105 ILCS 5/5-22, and to establish a minimum selling price of $205,000.00 (two-hundred and five-thousand) for the property located at 13 Brock Court, Parcel Identification Number 03-09-301-009
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
9. Adjournment
9.1 Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploge, second by Mr. Matt Bauman, to adjourn.
All were in favor unanimously to adjourn.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
Meeting Adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
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