Kendall County Times

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met June 21.

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 (8:30 a.m.)

The meeting was called to order at 8:41a.m. by President Dominick Cirone.

1.1 Roll Call:

Upon Roll Call the following members answered present:

Mr. Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

Members Absent (at roll call):

None

Administration present:

Dr. Andalib Khelghati, Superintendent

Dr. John Burkey – Executive Director of LUDA

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)(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 Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Ms. Erika Sieh, 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)(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. Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

The Board of Education entered closed session 8:42 a.m.

2.2 Return to Open Session

A motion was made by Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Erika Sieh, to return to Open session.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0

Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

The Board of Education returned to open session at 12:18 a.m.

3. Call to Order – Public Session (11:30 am)

The meeting was called to order at 12:19 a.m. by President Dominick Cirone.

3.1 Roll Call:

Upon Roll Call the following members answered present:

Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

Members Absent (at roll call):

None

Administration Present:

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Andalib Khelghati

Recording Secretary:

Ursula Studer

3.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Board President Cirone.

4. Public Comment

4.1 Opportunity for the Public to address the Board of Education

There was no public comment

5. Action Items

5.1 Approval of Data Visualization and Warehouse Platform

A motion was made by Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Ms. Erika Sieh, to approve the Data Visualization and Warehouse Platform as discussed and presented.

The Board members asked for some clarification before approving this item.

Dr. Murillo raised concerns about whether race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status would be incorporated as thresholds within the data system that might trigger different supports. Dr. Khelghati explained that eduCLIMBER provides features to monitor specific student demographic populations, but clarified that thresholds are set more along performance-based criteria rather than demographic identifiers. The Board members expressed concern about how artificial intelligence and data systems might replicate existing inequities and asked whether gender binary was used in the data and how that would be compensated for. Ms. Robinson raised questions about ensuring data systems are inclusive, training educators properly, and suggested implementing a checklist for system governance.

Dr. Khelghati explained that the factors raised were part of the vetting process and emphasized the urgency of implementing the system at the beginning of the year. He clarified that the platform would serve as a tool to triangulate data from different systems rather than replacing all existing data systems. noted that the district currently lacks a system where data sources can communicate with each other effectively, causing delays in reporting. Dr. Khelghati mentioned that a three-year contract was chosen to maintain flexibility for future adjustments.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0

Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

5.2 Approval of Athletic Equipment Vendor

A motion was made by Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Ms. Erika Sieh, to approve BSN Sports, LLC – Option A – as the exclusive district-wide Athletic Apparel and Equipment Provider.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0

Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

5.3 Approval of Building Administrator Contract(s)

A motion was made by Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Ms. Erika Sieh, to approve the Building Administrator Contracts as discussed and presented.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0

Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

5.4 Approval of Field Trips for Non-Profit Organization

A motion was made by Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Dr. Heather Martin, to approve the Field Trips for Quad County Urban League as presented.

During discussion, questions were raised about how the district would handle requests from controversial organizations. Dr. Khelghati indicated that listed hate groups would be flagged before reaching the board. Ms. Robinson inquired about budget caps for transportation and potential cost sharing with non-profits. The board discussed whether non-profits were being charged differently than for-profit organizations for bus usage. Dr. Khelghati will look into this.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0

Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

6. Adjournment

6.1 Adjourn

A motion was made by Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth, second by Dr. Heather Martin, to adjourn. All were in favor unanimously to adjourn.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried 7-0

Aye: Mr. Dominick Cirone, Dr. Heather Martin, Dr. Amy Murillo, Dr. Rovel Pollock, Ms. Brandi Robinson, Ms. Erika Sieh, and Ms. Mary Jo Wenmouth

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