Regular BOE Meetings

When are regular meetings of the Board of Education scheduled? Meetings of the Board of Education are typically scheduled on Mondays during the second and fourth weeks of each month. However, the schedule is sometimes altered to avoid conflicts with legal holidays or school vacations. Please refer to our Board Meeting Calendar for dates and locations. The agendas will be posted on the district's website at least 48 hours before a meeting. 

Oswego East High School - 1525 Harvey Road Oswego, IL 60543

How are the Board of Education meetings conducted?

Each meeting follows an agenda, which establishes a sequence of events for the meetings. The meeting is conducted by the board president based on a combination of Robert’s Rules of Order and common sense and courtesy. Meetings can be several hours depending on the contents of the agenda.

What is listed on the agenda?

A typical agenda may include the following:

1.   Call to order        
2.   Recognitions                 
3.   President’s comments   
4.   Public comment   
5.   Notifications and announcements 
6.   Approval of consent agenda   
7.   Financial Statements    
8.   Information and discussion   
9.   Action     
10. Closed session    
11. Adjournment

Agendas and supporting materials are available online through BoardDocs, which can be accessed through the district’s website at sd308.org.

Questions about the Board of Education, its role, and the operation of the school district may be directed to the superintendent or members of the board.

In Illinois, public education is the state’s constitutional responsibility. The state delegates to local school boards the authority to govern school districts within the parameters set by state law. School boards consist of seven district residents elected to serve four-year terms without pay. Although the board is politically responsible to district voters, it is legally responsible to the state.

• Develop and adopt goals and policies that meet state and local requirements
• Provide the resources necessary to pursue its goals according to its policies
• Monitor district performance to see that results are consistent with goals and policies 

• Approve curriculum and textbook selection
• Approve new personnel and salaries
• Provide and maintain school buildings
• Award contracts and approve bills
• Arrange for the revenue necessary to operate the district