Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board met May 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:18 p.m. by President Matt Bauman
1.1 Roll Call:
Upon Roll Call the following members answered present: Brad Banks, Matt Bauman, Lauri Doyle, Dr. Mike McDowell, Danielle Paul, Jared Ploger
Members Absent (at roll call): Greg O’Neil
Administration Present: Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Sparlin Associate Superintendent Dr. Judith Minor Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Mr. Ali Mehanti Director of Communications and Public Relations Mr. Brian Graves
Administration Absent: None
Others Present: Board Attorney Maureen Lemon, 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. Comments/Reports
2.1 President/Board Member Comments
Mr. Banks, Mr. Bauman and Dr. Sparlin thanked the outgoing board members for their years of service. They all expressed their appreciation for the time commitment and the hard work done on behalf of School District 308.
3. Recognition of Board Service
3.1 Recognition of Board Members Leaving Office
President Bauman presented a plaque and a small gift to Dr. McDowell and Mrs. Paul. Dr. McDowell welcomed the new board members and commented that this has been a great experience for him and that he has learned a lot over the last four year.
4. New Board Member Oath
4.1 Administration of Board Members Oath of Office
Mr. Bauman invited the new Board of Education members, Mr. Lightfoot, Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Moyer to come forward and take the Oath of Office. Mr. Banks administered the oath and congratulated the new board members.
5. Adjourn Sine Die
5.1 Motion to Adjourn Sine Die
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks to adjourn sine die. All were in favor to adjourn.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
The board adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
6. Seating of New Board Members and Roll Call of Newly Established Board
6.1 Seating of New Board Members and Roll Call
Subsequent to the seating of the new board members, Dr. John Sparlin asked that a roll call be taken.
Upon Roll Call the following members answered present: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer, Mr. Jared Ploger
7. Appoint President Pro Tem to Preside Over Board of Education Reorganization
7.1 Appoint Superintendent as President Pro Tempore to preside over the election of the Board of Education President
Mr. Banks appointed Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John Sparlin to serve as President Pro Tempore to preside over the election of the Board of Education President.
All were in favor
8. Board of Education Reorganization
8.1 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of President.
Dr. Sparlin called for nominations for the office of President. Dr. Sparlin explained that any member of the Board may nominate any other member and nominations would not require a second.
A nomination was made by Jared Ploger, to appoint Matt Bauman for the position of President
Dr. Sparlin asked if there were any other nominations at this time. There were none. Dr. Sparlin called for a vote for the position of Board President.
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
Matt Bauman was unanimously elected as Board President
8.2 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of Vice President
President Bauman opened the floor to nominations for the position of Vice President.
A nomination was made by Heather Moyer to appoint Brad Banks for the position of Vice President
President Bauman asked if there were any other nominations at this time. There were none. Mr. Bauman called for a vote for the position of Vice President
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
Brad Banks was unanimously elected as the Vice President of the Board of Education
8.3 The Board of Education will elect an officer for the position of Secretary
President Bauman opened the floor to nominations for the position of Secretary.
A nomination was made by Brand Banks to appoint Lauri Doyle for the position of Secretary.
President Bauman asked if there were any other nominations at this time. There were none. Mr. Bauman called for a vote for the position of Secretary.
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
Lauri Doyle was unanimously elected as the new Secretary to the Board of Education.
8.4 Establish Regular Board Meeting Dates, Time and Place
As per Illinois Code, it is required that upon the reorganization of the board, that the next year’s meeting schedule be determined.
Mr. Ploger’s call was disconnected at this time.
A motion was made by Brad Banks, second by Toni Morgan to establish the regular Board of Education meeting dates for 2017-2018 as presented
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mrs. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer
9. Public Comment
9.1 Each Person will be provided five (5) minutes to speak before the Board of Education
There was no public comment
10. Adjournment
10.1 Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Mr. Brent Lightfoot to adjourn. The board voted unanimously in favor to adjourn.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Mrs. Lauri Doyle, Mr. Brent Lightfoot, Mrs. Toni Morgan, Mrs. Heather Moyer
Meeting Adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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