Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board met April 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by President Matt Bauman
1.1 Roll Call:
Upon Roll Call the following members answered present: Brad Banks, Matt Bauman, Danielle Paul, Jared Ploger
Members Absent (at roll call): Lauri Doyle, Dr. Mike McDowell, 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 Mr. Brian Graves
Others Present: Board Attorney Maureen Lemon, Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert and DiNolfo, Ltd; 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. Recognitions
2.1 Showcase Schools – Hunt Club Elementary and Bednarcik Junior High School
Dr. Sparlin introduced the Principal of Hunt Club Elementary School, Patrick Haddock. Members of the staff and the following students, Natalie Braun, Natalie Meldon, Sasha Pankuch, Kendall Scales, Gabrielle Spevere and Nicole Tepoxtecatl, presented an overview of their school to the Board of Education and the Public.
Board Member Dr. Mike McDowell joined the meeting.
The second showcase was led by John Francis, Principal of Bednarcik Junior High School. Members of his staff and the following students presented an overview of their school to the Board of Education and the Public: Jayden Chan, Kade Clark, Ibrahim Durrani, Sofiya Fatima, Kathy Harris, Erin Hudson, Aidan Keating, Charles McElyea, Isabella and Sam Mendoza, Jona Padua, Trisha Shukla, Abby Szadorski, Izzy Uthe, Ella Vacek, Sriya Veeramachaneni
The complete presentations including the audio recording can be found at the following link: http://www.boarddocs.com/il/oswego308/Board.nsf/Public
3. Public Hearing
3.1 Public Hearing concerning the Resolution to Waive the Limitation of Administrative Cost for FY17
Mr. Bauman read the Public Hearing Statement to inform all of the purpose and to offer a chance for public comment and the presentation of written testimony. President Bauman asked for a roll call after opening the public hearing and the following members answered present: Brad Banks, Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Danielle Paul, Jared Ploger
There was no public comment or written testimony presented.
3.2 Close Public Hearing
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell to adjourn the Public Hearing
Final Resolution: 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
4. Public Comment
4.1 Each Person will be provided five (5) minutes to speak before the Board of Education
There was no public comment.
5. Comments/Reports
5.1 Board Member Updates
Mrs. Paul attended the Footloose musical at Oswego East High School. Mrs. Paul commented that it was an outstanding performance by our high school students. Dr. McDowell attended the Long Beach College days. 5th Graders were presenting the projects on colleges of their choice. Dr. McDowell commented how he likes the idea of kids thinking of college at an earlier time. Mr. Bauman recognized Representative Wheeler, Senators Holmes and Rezin for contacting the Comptroller’s office on our behalf, to pay the funds owed. Mr. Ploger attended the retirement celebration of Vernita Hettrich. While there he noticed some beautiful art work of our junior high school students displayed at the Oswego Public Library. Mr. Ploger also commented on fielding calls regarding our Science Curriculum and what is going to happen next year. Mr. Ploger congratulated our Robotics Team for heading to the World Championship again in St. Louis. Mr. Ploger extended the invitation to anyone interested to help clean up the Aurora 9th ward on May 13th at 8 a.m.
5.2 Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Sparlin thanked the public and our staff for sending e-mails to our legislators on the district’s behalf. Over 2,500 e-mails were sent so far. Dr. Sparlin appreciates the help of our Representatives and Legislators in reaching out to Comptroller Mendoza to make the payments that are owed to district 308. Today we received part of our first quarter payment, $450,000. Mr. Ploger commented how the Comptroller’s role has changed since there is no budget in place, directing her how much to pay to whom and when. Comptroller Mendoza should not be put in the position to have to make those decisions herself. Dr. Sparlin informed the board that we joined 390 other districts, representing 1.3 million students, in the “Pass Illinois Budget” marquees campaign. This is an effort to send a message to our leaders to end the state budget impasse, to fix the funding formula and to pay school districts what they are owed. Please visit our website for more information.
6. Approve Consent Agenda
6.1 Approval of Minutes from April 10, 2017 Board of Education Meeting Open and Closed Session
6.2 Student Trip outside the Continental United States
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to approve all items under consent, including 6.1 Minutes from April 10, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Open and Closed Sessions and 6.2 Oswego East High School’s outside of the Continental United States Trip to Scottland and England from June 6 through June 14, 2017
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
7. Information Only
7.1 Freedom of Information (FOIA) Requests
Mr. Ploger asked for the reasons why some students were denied to remain at Grande Park with the boundary changes. Dr. Sparlin stated that it could have been a variety of reasons. There was a committee in place that looked at all Attendance Transfer Requests. Some were approved and some were not, depending on the criteria.
There were no other questions regarding the FOIA requests.
8. Action Items
8.1 Approval of Board Policies
Section 5: General Personnel (5:125); Section 6: Instruction (6:50, 6:290); Student Rights and Responsibilities Section in the Student Handbook
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to approve Board Policies Section 5: General Personnel (5:125), Section 6: Instruction (6:50, 6:290) and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Section in the Student Handbook
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
8.2 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Playground Replacement and
Maintenance with Oswegoland Park District
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Oswegoland Park District regarding playground replacement and Maintenance as presented
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
8.3 Approval of Five Year Bus Trust Lease Agreement with Midwest Transit Equipment Inc. and Santander Leasing LLC
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to approve a lease of seventeen (17) vehicles for a five year term with Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc and Santander Leasing LLC with annual payments of $206,823
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
8.4 Approval of One Year Lease Extension with the Heritage YMCA Group and Oswego Senior Center
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to approve one year lease extensions with Oswego YMCA and Oswego Senior Center at 61 Franklin Street, Oswego, Illinois, effective September 1, 2017 and ending on August 31, 2018
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
8.5 Approval of Resolution to Waive the Limitation of Administrative Cost for FY17
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to approve a Resolution to Waive the Limitation of Administrative Cost for FY17 as presented
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
9. Closed Session
8.1 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)(11): Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular 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; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, 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)(11): Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular 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; 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
The Board of Education entered closed session at 8:08 p.m. following a short recess.
9.2 Return to Open Session
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to return to Open Session.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 8:33 p.m.
10. Action after Closed Session
10.1 Approval of Personnel Report
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to approve the personnel report.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
10.2 Approval of destruction of the audio recordings of the Closed Session meetings from May 4, 2015 through October 13, 2015
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Mrs. Danielle Paul, to approve the destruction of the audio recordings of the Closed Session meetings from May 4, 2015 through October 13, 2015
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
10.3 Approval of the release of those Closed Session minutes which no longer require confidential treatment and will be made available for public inspection, and retain as confidential those Closed Session minutes for which the need for confidentiality still exists. A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to approve the release of the following closed session minutes which no longer require confidential treatment and will be made available for public inspection:
December 17, 2007
August 23, 2010
May 9, 2011
November 7, 2011
December 12, 2011
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
10.4 Approval of SD308 to join State Funding Lawsuit
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to authorize the District Administration and Attorneys to join the District as a plaintiff school district in the Illinois school funding lawsuit filed on April 5, 2017 in the Circuit Court of the 20th Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
Mr. Bauman informed the board that most likely Mrs. Doyle and Mr. Ploger would not be able to attend the organizational board meeting on May 1, 2017. Since the new board members need to be seated within 28 days of the election, the May 8th board meeting is not an option. Therefore Mr. Ploger will try to call in the meeting on May 1st.
11. Adjournment
11.1 Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Brad Banks, second by Dr. Mike McDowell, to adjourn.
All were in favor unanimously to adjourn.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 5-0
Aye: Mr. Brad Banks, Mr. Matt Bauman, Dr. Mike McDowell, Mrs. Danielle Paul, Mr. Jared Ploger
Meeting Adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
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