SD308 - FOIA Requests Responses

FOIA Requests Responses - 2020

To promote district transparency and assist others who may have similar requests for information, District 308 responses to FOIA responses can be viewed below:

FOIA ID	Date Request Received	Information Requested	Name of Requester	Status/Date of Response	Time to Complete in Hours
20-44	11/19/20	A request for copies of public records from CUSD 308 for the academic years of 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 (to date) that indicate:  The rate of student chronic absenteeism, defined as the percentage of students who miss 10 percent or more of school days within an academic year with or without a valid excuse;  The rate of student chronic truancy, defined as the percentage of students who miss 5 percent of school days within an academic year without a valid excuse;  The number of students removed from attendance rolls due to consecutive absences;  The number of students referred to the local municipality for truancy. These records are to be disaggregated by:  The racial demographics of the students;  Whether the students were enrolled in an Individualized Education Program or a 504 Plan; and  Whether the students were eligible for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch. Additionally, requesting copies of:  Any and all written policies or procedures concerning take-home distribution of district-issued technology for student use and/or district resources to assist students with internet connectivity.	Hannah May	12/4/20	3
20-43	11/18/20	A request for the following information as of this date: The names of all employees (teachers, admin, staff, etc) of the district. Their job title (including grade/subject or dept.) Home base, Years in District, FTE hour, Salary amounts for 2018-2020, Lane/step if applicable	Nick Wong	12/4/20	3
20-42	11/12/20	A request for the following information: • The total number of employees having union dues and/or fees withheld from their paychecks. • The total number of employees covered by union collective bargaining agreements. • The above information for each pay period in April, May and June of 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. • The costs for dues/fees for union members and fee payers	Ballotpedia Union Research	11/19/20	2
20-41	10/20/20	A request for any and all purchasing records from 07/15/2020 (mm/dd/yyy) to current. The request is limited to readily available records without physically copying, scanning or printing paper documents. The specific information requested from your record keeping system is: Purchase order number. If purchase orders are not used a comparable substitute is acceptable, i.e., invoice, encumbrance, or check number. Purchase date. Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase) Line item quantity. Line item price. Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address.	Ken Deloian	10/26/20	2
20-40	10/19/20	A request for the following information: The number of employees having union dues and/or fees withheld from their paycheck. The total number of employees covered by union collective bargaining agreements. The above information for each pay period in April, May and June of 2018, 2019, and 2020.	Taylor Piotrowski	10/23/20	2
20-39	8/28/20	A request for a copy of student “in school” or “out of school” suspension and expulsion reports submitted over a three-year period (9/2017-3/2020) that is submitted to the State of Illinois. This report should be disaggregated to indicate students by race, ethnicity, gender, grade, and whether students have an individualized education plan presented in a spreadsheet. The spreadsheet is a summative summary.	Kijuana Boulrece	8/28/20	2
20-38 Redacted	8/19/20	A request for copies of all emails and communications from District 308 issued email addresses and devices, from July 15, 2020 through August 5, 2020 for the following individuals: Julianna Karvelius, Julianne Kent, Julian Mendoza, Julia Stoeckel and Julia Van Camp which contain the following terms: Black Lives matter, BLM, rally, protest, July 20th, 7/20/20, 7/20, 7/20/2020, July 20,2020, Forward March, social injustice, injustice, police brutality, systematic racism, racism, August 2nd, August 2, 2020, 8/2/20, 8/2, and 8/2/2020.	Kevin Schramek	9/11/20	3
20-37	8/3/20	A request for the previous bid proposal results for the custodial services – Bid results need to specify bidders name and prices. The current monthly and annual cost, and a copy of the current custodial contract.	Heidy Holloway	8/10/20	1
20-36	7/23/20	A request for a copy of all personnel documents related to Dennis Sullivan including but not limited to: • A copy of his contract with District 308 during the 2019-2020 school year and/or any other documentation regarding his employment as a teacher at Plank Jr. High. • A copy of his personnel file • Copies of any and all certifications, licensures, and proof of completion of any and all trainings, seminars and conferences including but not limited to mandated reporting • Copies of any parent complaints against Dennis Sullivan	Jacqueline Bjes	7/23/20	3
20-35	7/20/20	A request for any and all documents and communication related to the settlement agreement and release (Action item 9.7) voted on by the Board of Education at its July 13 meeting.	Shea Lanzansky	7/22/20	1
20-34	7/20/20	A request for any and all documents and communication related to the settlement agreement and release (Action item 9.7) voted on by the Board of Education at its July 13 meeting.	Shea Lanzansky	7/27/20	1
20-33	7/17/20	A request for any and all purchasing records from 02/03/2020 (mm/dd/yyy) to current. The request is limited to readily available records without physically copying, scanning or printing paper documents. The specific information requested from your record keeping system is:  Purchase order number. If purchase orders are not used a comparable substitute is acceptable, i.e., invoice, encumbrance, or check number.  Purchase date  Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase)  Line item quantity  Line item price  Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address	SmartProcure	7/17/20	1
20-32	7/14/20	A request for electronic copies of any communications sent to parents regarding the reopening of schools in the fall	Vince Espi	7/20/20	1
20-31 Reformatted	7/6/20	Same as 20-31	Ms. Kijuana Boulrece, DuPage NAACP Education Committee	7/22/20	1
20-31 Redacted	7/6/20	Same as 20-31	Ms. Kijuana Boulrece, DuPage NAACP Education Committee	7/22/20	1
20-31	7/6/20	A request for a copy of the following public records: A copy of student “in school” or “out of school” suspension and expulsion reports submitted over a threeyear period (9/2017-3/2020) that is submitted to the State of Illinois. This report should be disaggregated by school and indicate students by race, ethnicity, gender, grade, and whether students have an individualized education plan. If the district has been flagged for overrepresentation of minority students for suspensions or expulsions, a copy of the school improvement plan/accountability plan that has been submitted to ISBE or other state governance offices between (2017-present) is requested and would be helpful. A copy of all Incident Reports for all buildings for the current and preceding year. A copy of incident reports indicating data of disciplinary actions that were preceded by police calls from the current and preceding school year disaggregated by school. The data presented should delineate race, ethnicity, grade, whether student has an individualized education plan. A copy of students enrolled in academically talented programs/gifted programs, and or AP classes targeting grades 3rd-12th over a three-year period (2017-Present). The report should delineate students by grade, race, ethnicity, gender, and school. A copy of the Annual Budget submitted to the State of Illinois for the current year and previous year. If your district receives Title I funds, a copy of the allocation of Title I funds for the current year and previous year that have been submitted to State of Illinois. If your district receives Title IV funds, a copy of the allocation of Title IV funds for the current year and previous year that have been submitted to State of Illinois.	Ms. Kijuana Boulrece, DuPage NAACP Education Committee	7/20/20	4
20-30	7/1/20	A request for copies of the following documents: Any documents forwarded by Oswego SD308 to Naperville School District regarding employment or otherwise of former Oswego SD308 Transportation Department employee Michael G. Bishop.	WSPY News	7/9/20	1
20-29	7/1/20	A request for copies of the following documents: Letter of termination issued for former Oswego SD308 Transportation Department employee Michael G. Bishop.	WSPY News	7/9/20	1
20-28	7/1/20	A request for copies of the following documents: Years of employment for former Transportation Department employee Michael G. Bishop.	WSPY News	7/9/20	1
20-27	7/1/20	A request for copies of the following documents: Final dispositions of any and all disciplinary or administrative hearings for former Oswego SD308 Transportation Department employee Michael G. Bishop	WSPY News	7/9/20	1
20-26	7/1/20	A request for copies of the following documents: Any and all complaints filed against former Oswego SD308 Transportation Department employee Michael G. Bishop.	WSPY News	7/9/20	1
20-25	7/1/20	A request for copies of the following documents: Oswego SD308 policy used in relation to complaints or allegations of grooming, pedophilia, and/or sexual abuse by school staff and any policy changes made by current executive director Kenneth Miller to the same policy.	WSPY News	7/9/20	1
20-24	7/1/20	A request for copies of the following documents: Letter of Resignation issued by former Oswego SD308 Transportation Department employee Michael G. Bishop	WSPY News	7/9/20	1
20-23	6/5/20	A request for the following: Any administrative procedures, policies, or statements related to gender minority identity (e.g. transgender or non-binary), sexual identity (e.g. gay or lesbian), or gender expression not already on the website. Any policies, procedures, or statements pertaining to gender nonconforming or transgender students’ facilities use (e.g. bathroom and locker room use). Any procedures in place for collecting documentation to submit to the Illinois High School Association if a transgender student wants to participate in athletics. Any additional policies or procedures relating to gender nonconforming, transgender, gay, lesbian, bisexual, or queer employees, that may not be listed on the website. Please confirm that the district documents downloaded from the district website are up-to-date as of 5/22/20	Katie Mathisen	6/17/20	1
20-22	6/8/20	A request for digital copies of invoices for February 2020 and October 2019 and any contracts pertaining to American Taxi and any other vendor providing taxi service to the District 308.	Joe Doninger	6/2/20	1
20-21	5/28/20	A request for copies of information related to student attendance during the current period of remote learning. For this request, please provide a breakdown of attendance rates by school – by whatever measures your district is tracking engagement – as well as details of how attendance is being tracked in this period. Please provide information broken down by school in your district from when remote learning began until the most current date available upon production.	Johnathan Fagg	6/4/20	1
20-20 Final2	5/20/20	A request for any/all studies and/or surveys performed at the direction of Oswego School Dist. 308, and its transportation division, at the intersection of Morgan Valley Dr. and Grove Rd. beginning 1/1/11 thru 5/20/20, to include the date/time a study was performed. From 1/1/11-5/20/20, any/all written communication, documents, records, correspondence, electronic mail, etc. with Oswego School Dist. 308, and its transportation division and BOE regarding said studies, hazards identified, busing and a pupils ability or inability to safely use this crosswalk.	Jennifer Hillgoth	6/11/20	3
20-20	5/20/20	A request for any/all studies and/or surveys performed at the direction of Oswego School Dist. 308, and its transportation division, at the intersection of Morgan Valley Dr. and Grove Rd. beginning 1/1/11 thru 5/20/20, to include the date/time a study was performed. From 1/1/11-5/20/20, any/all written communication, documents, records, correspondence, electronic mail, etc. with Oswego School Dist. 308, and its transportation division and BOE regarding said studies, hazards identified, busing and a pupils ability or inability to safely use this crosswalk.	Jennifer Hillgoth	6/4/20	6
20-19	4/21/20	A request for a copy of all personnel documents related to Dennis J. de Garcia including, but not limited to, the following: a. A copy of his contract with District 308 during the 2015-2016 school year and/or any other documentation regarding his employment as a volleyball coach. b. A copy of his resume and/or curriculum vitae; c. A copy of his personnel file; d. A copy of his certified payroll record; e. Copies of any and all certifications, licensures, and proof of completion of any and all trainings, seminars and conferences including, but not limited to, mandated reporting training; f. Copies of any parent complaints against Dennis J. de Garcia and g. A copy of any third-party contract agreement between District 308 and Dennis J. de Garcia and/or the agency employing Dennis J de Garcia, if any	Jennifer Hansen	5/5/20	3
20-18	4/14/20	A request for the invoices, names and contact information of contractors and/or sub-contractors that have been awarded and/or assigned work to be performed at any location owned, rented or leased by your taxing body over the past 12 months, which include the following scope. • HVAC (heating, air conditioning, ventilation) • Exhaust systems • HVAC maintenance work and/or maintenance agreements • Architectural metals, used for weatherproofing and/or ornamental purposes • New installation and/or replacement of lockers • Kitchen Renovations	Jen Weeks	4/14/20	4
20-17	3/25/20	Request for a copy of any digital documents that relate to incidents or reports regarding Racism and Discrimination at SD308.	Ashlyn Pearson	3/25/20	2
20-16	3/10/20	A request for completion of a survey on issues concerning potential local cases of Coronavirus.	Katy Smyser	3/17/20	1
20-15	2/27/20	A request for an emailed PDF copy of the transportation contract(s) with current transportation vendor(s).	Keith Galloway	3/4/20	2
20-14	2/27/20	A request for current vending/office coffee service contract(s) and most recent RFP documents pertaining to same services.	Liat Segal	3/4/20	1
20-13	2/18/20	If the referendum was to pass – I would like to confirm that Kendall County residents would see the operating tax rate at 5.32922% + the Kendall County Bond rate (as set by Kendall County). If the referendum does not pass – does the operating tax rate remain at the LY18 rate of 5.02922%?	Michelle Murosky	2/26/20	1
20-12	2/18/20	Did the school district engage in contracts exceeding $25,000 for financial year 2018-2019?	Michelle Murosky	2/26/20	1
20-11	2/25/20	Weekly updates	Wayne Harshberger II	3/2/20	2
20-10	2/20/20	Request for the following documents: 1. Copies of all certified payroll of Hacienda Landscaping, Inc. submitted for work on the Fox Chase Elementary School project (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”); 2. Copies of all contracts or agreements for work entered into with or by Hacienda Landscaping, Inc. for work on the Project; 3. Copies of all payment applications submitted by Hacienda Landscaping, Inc. for work on the Project; 4. Copies of all bonds provided pursuant to 30 ILCS 550/1 et seq. by a general contractor or subcontractor or any other person or entity to secure payment for labor performed on the Project	Lucas Habeeb	2/27/20	1
20-08	2/10/20	A request for copies of public records as outlined below:  First Name, Middle Name, Last Name  Position, Grade level (for teachers), Subject Area taught (for teachers)  Certified in Area of Instruction (for teachers)  School Email  Personal Email  Phone  Race/Ethnicity  Hire Date/Years of Experience  Current Salary	Iris Martinez	2/18/20	2
20-07	2/10/20	A request for any and all purchasing records from 11/6/2019 (mm/dd/yyy) to current. The request is limited to readily available records without physically copying, scanning or printing paper documents. The specific information requested from your record keeping system is:  Purchase order number. If purchase orders are not used a comparable substitute is acceptable, i.e., invoice, encumbrance, or check number.  Purchase date  Line item details (Detailed description of the purchase)  Line item quantity  Line item price  Vendor ID number, name, address, contact person and their email address	Bethany Simpson	2/13/20	2
20-06	2/6/20	A request for a copy of a listing of all Community Unit School District 308’s employee’s first and last names, e-mail address, title/position, and primary campus/department location.	Janie Hordan	2/10/20	2
20-05	2/6/20	A request for all farm land cash rent contracts for the years of 2019 and 2020.	James Filotto	2/13/20	1
20-04	2/05/20	A request for the name and email address of any certified staff (teachers, administrators, nurses, counselors, etc.) who are retiring this year.	Nathan Mihelich	2/7/20	1
20-03	1/30/20	A request for any and all written agreements and/or contracts between Oswego Community Unit School District 308 and companies that provide content filtering and monitoring software for school district-issued devices for students, including (but not limited to) Bark, Securly, Go Guardian, etc.; and documents sufficient to show policies and guidelines for school district-issued devices for students.	Katie Kim	2/11/20	2
20-02	1/22/20	A request for any and all records pertaining to lease, purchase or rental of mail related equipment in the district. Mail related equipment is typically postage meters, postage machines, folders, folder inserters, receiving systems, address printers and addressing software.	Victor Laboy	1/27/20	2
20-01	1/21/20	A request for the following information for all multifunction copiers within the district: Current Multifunction and Production Copiers lease agreement, along with terms and conditions. Current Multifunction Copier and Production Copier maintenance agreement, along with terms and conditions. *The past 12 months of lease and maintenance invoices.	Nancy Holstein	2/4/20	2