Oswego Community Unit School District 308

Requesting the following data and/or excerpts of databases that show: How many boys played a sport other than football in the fall of 2012? Of the boys who played a sport other than football in the fall of 2012, how many received free or reduced lunch? How many boys played a sport other than football in the fall of 2017? Of the boys who played a sport other than football in the fall of 2017, how many received free or reduced lunch? How many boys played a sport other than football during the 2012-2013 school year? Of the boys who played a sport other than football in the 2012-2013 school year, how many received free or reduced lunch? How many boys played a sport other than football during the 2017-2018 school year? Of the boys who played a sport other than football in the 2017-2018 school year, how many received free or reduced lunch?

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Requesting the following data and/or excerpts of databases that show: How many boys played 11-man high school football in the 2012-2013 school year? How many boys who played 11-man high school football in the 2012-2013 school year received free or reduced lunch? What percent of the district’s general high school population received free or reduced lunch in the 2012-2013 school year? How many boys played 11-man high school football in the 2017-2018 school year? How many boys who played 11-man high school football in the 2017-2018 school year received free or reduced lunch? What percent of the district’s general high school population received free or reduced lunch in the 2017-2018 school year?

Requested copies of the following information:

All cases where Oswego Community Unit School District 308 paid a plaintiff or plaintiffs -- by verdict, settlement or satisfaction -- as the result of a sexual misconduct or sex/gender discrimination claim, from January 1, 2008 to the present.

Sexual misconduct and discrimination claims can include (but are not limited to) allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, statutory rape, indecent exposure, obscenity, forcible sodomy, forcible fondling, disparate impact, retaliation related to sex or gender discrimination or misconduct, Illinois gender violence, and/or other sex- or gender-related allegations.

The records should each include a case number; name of party paid; payment amount; fees and costs (if kept separately); the allegations in the case, and the specific department, agency, and/or individual(s) involved in the litigation. 

The records should also show all money paid to outside counsel in each case, including pending cases and cases with no settlement or judgment. The records should also include information about settlements or payments that did not involve a court of law.

All records of separation agreements and/or payments to individuals who stopped working with Oswego Community Unit School District 308 after being accused of sexual misconduct, harassment, or sex/gender discrimination.

 

 

8/10/18

A request for 1.) A copy of the most recent bullying prevention policy that was adopted and filed with ISBE (105 ILCS 5/27 -23.7)    2.) Requesting names and positions of all district personnel by school that have not participated in any bullying prevention professional development workshops during school years 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018 (105 ILCS 5/27 -23.7).

 

 

Dr. Jeremy Dotson

 

 

8/22/18

Aaron Navarro/NBC 5 News

 8/3/18

 

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7/17/18

Requesting copies of documents of any and all purchasing records from 04/13/18 to current relating to:
1. Purchase order number.
2. Purchase date
3. Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase)
4. Line item quantity
5. Line item price
6. Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address

Bethany Simpson/SmartProcure

7/19/18

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7/9/18

Requesting names, district email addresses, and home addresses of your retiring Illinois educators for the current school year.

James Bachman IRTA Executive Director

7/10/18

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5/30/18

Requesting names, district email addresses, and home addresses of your retiring Illinois educators for the current school year.

James Bachman IRTA Executive Director

5/31/18

5/15/18

Requesting copies of bid results and/or bid tabulations sheet for 2017-18, 2016-17 or most recent Snow Plowing & Removal Services RFP.

Client Relations Team Tovar Snow Professionals

5/17/18

4/23/18

Requesting surveillance video recording(s) and sound bit from the Boulder Hill Elementary School Gym on 4/19/18 and 4/20/18 from 3:00 pm-5:45 pm

Dr. Jeremy Dotson

4/26/18

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 4/23/18

Request for copies pertaining to: 1. Documents referencing terms of engagement of any and all law firms who have  done business with the District in 2017.
2. Invoices from all law firms for legal services in 2017.
3. Retainer letters for legal services in effect during 2017.

 

John Devine

 

5/2/18 

 

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4/25/18

Additional questions on ISBE’s application in regards to raising the fee for driver education. 

Michael Cook

4/26/18

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4/23/18

Requesting a copy of the application that was sent to the ISBE concerning raising the fee for driver education. Also, a copy of any response from ISBE concerning this application.

Michael Cook

4/24/18

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4/16/18

Requested copies of the following information, dating as far back as the District has them:
1) Any and all contracts between District 308 and Future Basketball;
2) Any and all contracts between District 308 and C 40 Gear;
3) Any and all contracts between District 308 and Jason Wiertel;
4) Any and all contracts between District 308 and any other individual or individuals involved with Future Basketball;
5) Any and all contracts between District 308 and any other individual or individuals involved with C 40 Gear;
6) Any and all records showing payments to Future Basketball;
7) Any and all records showing payments to C 40 Gear;
8) Any and all records showing payments to Jason Wiertel;
9) Electronic copies of any memos, reports, analysis or other records showing District 308’s rationale for allowing Future Basketball to use District 308 facilities;
10) Any and all records showing payments by Future Basketball to District 308;
11) Any and all records showing payments by C 40 Gear to District 308;
12) Any and all records showing payments by Jason Wiertel to District 308;
13) Any and all records showing how much, total, District 308 has spent in relation to Future Basketball. This includes, but is not limited to, any building costs, construction or renovation costs, licensing costs, or others.

Sarah Freishtat
Beacon News

4/30/18

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4/11/18

Requesting copies of the following documents:

1. Final investigative report regarding Thompson Jr. High School Principal Anthony DeFeo   2. Final written administrative determination made by the investigative body regarding investigation of Thompson Jr. High School Principal Anthony DeFeo

 

WSPY News

 

4/17/18 

 

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18-28 

 

4/12/18 

Requesting information of work to be performed whether approved or not approved by the board in 2018 regarding the construction and/or maintenance for any building owned or leased by your district which includes the scopes listed below. In addition, if any contracts have already been awarded, please include the names and contact information of those contractor(s) and/or sub-contractor(s):

HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation), Exhaust Systems

Architectural Metals used for weatherproofing and/or ornamental purposes

Gutters and /or Downspouts

New installation and/or replacement of lockers

New installation and/or replacement of toilet partitions.

Kitchen Renovations

Current HVAC Maintenance Contracts.

 

Louise Medina/Work Force Development

 

4/17/18 

 

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4/11/18 

Requesting copies of documents of any and all purchasing records from 12-29-2017 to current relating to:

1. Purchase order number.

2. Purchase date

3. Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase)

4. Line item quantity

5. Line item price

6. Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address  

 

Stephen Chichelli/SmartProcure

 

 

4/17/18 

 

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4/10/18

Katie Kim NBC 5 News

4/11/18

 

 

4/9/18  

Requested copies of the following information:

1) All records in Matthew Wendt’s personnel file.

2) Records showing any formal disciplinary actions taken against Matthew Wendt by Community Unit School District 308 or any of its officials since January 1, 2012.

3) If not included in the above, all records related to internal and external complaints made against Matthew Wendt, including, but not limited to, allegation of misconduct.

4) If not included in the above, all records related to disciplinary action taken against Matthew Wendt.

5) If not included in the above, all records related to internal investigations of Matthew Wendt.

 

Sarah Freishtat Beacon News 

 

4/10/18

 

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4/9/18 

Requested copies of the following information: Any and all documentation regarding Dr. Matthew Wendt’s contract(s) of employment from January 2012 – July 2016.

Any and all documentation regarding Dr. Matthew Wendt’s termination of employment from January 2012 – July 2016. 

Any and all complaints filed against Dr. Matthew Wendt during his employment with Community Unit School District 308 from January 2012 - July 2016.

Internally and/or from citizens during his employment.

Any and all internal investigation documents regarding Dr. Matthew Wendt during his employment as Superintendent with Community Unit School District 308.

Any and all documentation of administrative leave, paid and/or unpaid for Dr. Matthew Wendt during his employment as superintendent with Community Unit School District 308. 

Any and all documentation of suspension, paid and/or unpaid for Dr. Matthew Wendt during his employment as superintendent with Community Unit School District 308.

 

Garrett Fergeson KNWA/Fox 24

 

4/10/18

 

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4/6/18

WSPY News 

4/6/18 

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3/28/18

 

 

3/22/18

In response to the student fees that District 308 charges and collects from students for the purpose of taking driver education:

1)What portion of the student fee is attributed to teacher salaries, benefits, purchased services, supplies and materials?

2.) What dollar amount from property taxes has been allocated to pay for one semester course for each student in both the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years?

 

Mike Cook 

 

3/23/18

 

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3/19/18

Requesting copies of all backflow inspection reports and invoices, all fire sprinkler inspection reports and invoices, all fire alarm inspection reports and invoices, all hood range inspection reports (kitchen fire suppression reports) and invoices and any
contracts associated with backflow, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and hood range inspections for all of SD308’s properties for the year 2017.

Christine Smith

3/23/18

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3/15/18

A copy of the following documents from the start of the current fuel contract or 12 months, whichever is fewer:
* 2 invoices per month per product for Gasoline and Diesel deliveries.
* Corresponding Bill of Ladings for the invoices above.

Adam Carteaux

3/19/18

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3/12/18

Copy of any advertisement for the solicitation of bids, public or otherwise, for any painting, drywall finishing or glazing work; List of all contractors and sub-contractors who presented bids for painting, drywall or other glazing work for SD308;List of contractors and sub-contractors who attended (if any) a pre-bid conference for painting, drywall, or glazing work for SD308; Contractor(s) name, address, phone number, and principal owner(s) of contractor(s) awarded painting, drywall finishing or glazing work; Copies of awarded contractor(s) and sub-contractor(s) base bids for painting, drywall or glazing work; Copies of any minutes approving contract between contractor(s) and sub-contractor(s) performing painting and drywall; Awarded painting and drywall contractor(s) and sub-contractor(s) written Substance Abuse Prevention Program per Section 15 of Public Act 095-0635; Name of laboratory that is certified for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration of the The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Name of employees performing the work who have submitted to a pre-hire, random drug and alcohol testing;The procedure for notifying an employee who violates Section 10 of Public Act 095-0635;Copies of any invoices submitted by any contractor performing painting, drywall finishing or glazing work. 

Todd Dotson

3/14/18

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2/23/18

Tom Kearbey

2/27/18

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2/23/18

Tom Kearbey

2/23/18

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Request for bills and invoices for May 2017 through 2/1/18 for the following services:

1. Acoustic ceiling installation, repair or removal
2. Drop ceiling installation, repair or removal
3. Drywall installation
4. Drywall repair
5. Custom trim or moldings
6. Plaster repair
7. Painting
8. Paneling and wallpaper installation and removal

Request for records:

Records showing any formal disciplinary actions taken against Kevin Lipke by Community Unit School District 308 or any of its officials since January 1, 2007;

All records in Kevin Lipke’s personnel file;

If not included in the above, all records related to internal and external complaints made against Kevin Lipke, including, but not limited to, allegation of misconduct;

If not included in the above, all records related to disciplinary action taken against Kevin Lipke;

If not included in the above, all records related to internal investigations of Kevin Lipke.

Request for:

Number of students in the Dual Language Program for 2017-2018.

Number of students in the program placed there out of parent desire (through the lottery process) not those required the opportunity due to qualifying for services (TPI/TBE).

Number of students, listed by home school, who qualify for TPI

Number of students, listed by home school, who qualify for TBE/Dual Language services.

Number of  students,  listed by home  school, who  refused/declined  TPI.

Number of students, listed by home school who refused/declined TBE/dual language

Number of students, listed by home school, who refused TBE/Dual Language services but requested to be placed in the TPI program at the home school.

Amount of Staff FTE for TPI programming allocated to each school, listed by

Name of each school that has a dual language program and the Amount of Staff FTE for TBE/Dual Language programming allocated to each school, listed by

For each TBE/dual language class, list the number of students in the class. List how many of them attend the class out of requirement of qualifying for services. List how many are placed in that class out of the lottery

Of the students currently placed in the Dual language program please provide a chart depicting the following:

Number of students, listed by home school, who qualify for TBE/Dual Language and attend the

Number of students, listed by home school, who are placed in the dual language program through the lottery

The total number of additional bus routes needed and all costs related to those bus routes in order to transport students to the dual language program serving school because the program is not at the student's home

Current and/or Projected cost of salaries, benefits, purchased services, supplies and materials related to the 2017-2018 Dual Language

Cost for transportation of students to the dual language program

Request for teaching assignments (regular loads, overloads and stipends) Please provide the total number of Junior High School teachers by building location that have either maintained regular load assignments or overload assignments (No Supervision) schedule during fiscal year 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.