Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met June 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Education of Community Unit School District 308, Kendall, Kane and Will Counties, Illinois, met in a regular session in the Community Room at Oswego East High School.
Note for file: All roll call votes are shown in alphabetical order in these minutes; however, during the Board Meeting votes are called out in accordance with Board Policy 2:220
1. Call to Order – Executive Session (6:15 p.m.)
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm by President LaTonya Simelton
1.1 Roll Call:
Upon Roll Call the following members answered present:
Dominick Cirone, Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo
Jared Ploger, LaTonya Simelton, Mary Jo Wenmouth
Members Absent (at roll call):
Jennifer Johnson
2. Closed Session
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)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Dominick Cirone, 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)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo, Mr. Jared Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
The Board of Education entered closed session at 6:16 p.m.
2.2 Return to Open Session
A motion was made by Ms. LaTonya Simelton, second by Mr. Jared Ploger, to return to Open session
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo,
Mr. Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
The Board of Education returned to open session at 7:15 p.m.
3. Call to Order – Public Session (7:15 pm)
The meeting was called to order at 7:19 p.m. by President LaTonya Simelton
3.1 Roll Call:
Upon Roll Call the following members answered present:
Dominick Cirone, Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo
Jared Ploger, LaTonya Simelton, Mary Jo Wenmouth
Members Absent (at roll call):
Jennifer Johnson
Administration Present:
Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, Faith Dahlquist
Assistant Superintendent for Student & Staff Services, Dr. Heather Kincaid
Assistant Superintendent for Operations, Dr. John Petzke
Others Present:
Attorney Maureen Lemon, Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg and Castaldo, as well as employees of the District and members of the community.
Recording Secretary:
Ursula Studer
3.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board President LaTonya Simelton
4. Public Comment
4.1 Opportunity for the Public to address the Board of Education
Rochelle Koenig – thanked the Board members for inviting her to be part of the committee to interview the Superintendent candidates. Ms. Koenig shared that the process was very transparent and well communicated. The Board did a fantastic job of presenting wonderful candidates and making sure that there was availability for anyone to get involved.
5. Presentation
5.1 Circles of Influence
President Simelton stated that the Circles of Influence presentation would be postponed to a future Board of Education meeting.
6. Action Items
6.1 Approval of New Superintendent Contract
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Eugene Gatewood, to approve the new Superintendent contract as presented
Mr. Gatewood echoed the public comment that was made, stating that hiring the new Superintendent was something the Board took very seriously. The Board embarked on an RFP to find the Search Firm that we felt was right for our District. The community was engaged through focus groups and online surveys to create the Superintendent Profile. We then worked with the consultant to conduct a nationwide search for our new Superintendent and ensured that we had robust interview questions. In total 29 applications were received. The search firm narrowed it down to seven candidates to be interviewed by the Board of Education. We narrowed it down to three Finalists, at which time we engaged a community group of 12 members and an administrator group of 12 members that interviewed each of the three candidates and provided a feedback form to the Board members. The Board conducted the second interview with the 3 candidates after which time the Board deliberated. References were called and a background check was completed. The Board is very excited to have a unanimous vote for this decision.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo, Mr. Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
President Simelton introduced our new Superintendent, Dr. Andalib Khelghati, stating that he is equally and educational systems and cultural change agent, with a focus on fiscal responsibility. He is a strategic thinker and leads from a lens that students don’t fail, systems fail. Dr. Khelghati is a relationship builder which leads to trust amongst students, staff and community. He communicates a clear vision and is the messenger to lead a systems and cultural transformation of transparency, opportunity and inclusion. The Board looks forward to the progress he will make towards the vision of students and district.
6.2 Approval of District Administrator Contract
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Eugene Gatewood, to approve the District Administrator contract as presented
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo, Mr. Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
6.3 Approval of Building Administrator Contract
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Eugene Gatewood, to approve the Building Administrator contract as presented
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo, Mr. Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
6.4 Approval of Personnel Report
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, to approve the Personnel report as presented
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Ms. Jennifer Johnson, Dr. Amy Murillo Mr. Jared Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
7. Closed Session
7.1 Enter Closed Session under statute(s): 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. Eugene Gatewood, to enter closed session under statute(s) 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 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Ms. Jennifer Johnson, Dr. Amy Murillo, Mr. Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
The Board entered closed session at 7:49 p.m.
7.2 At this time, the Board conducted a Workshop with our IASB representative. 7.3 Return to Open Session
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Eugene Gatewood, to return to open session
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo,
Mr. Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
The Board returned to open session at 11:31 p.m.
8. Adjournment
8.1 Adjourn
A motion was made by Mr. Jared Ploger, second by Mr. Eugene Gatewood, to adjourn.
All were in favor unanimously to adjourn.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried 6-0
Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Mr. Eugene Gatewood, Dr. Amy Murillo, Mr. Jared Ploger, Ms. LaTonya Simelton, Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth
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