School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Monday, August 27, 2012 The meeting was held in the Board Room of the District Office located at 7700 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois. I. Call to Order and Roll Call Board President Robert Silverman called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Board Members present at roll call: Sheri Doniger, Carlton Evans, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith, Eileen Valfer. II. Closed Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GREENSPAN to recess into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees, collective bargaining, purchase of property, security procedures, student disciplinary cases, the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters related to individual students and pending litigation. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:48 p.m.

III. Open Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. IV. Recall to Order Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. The Pledge was recited. V. Changes / Additions to the Agenda The green personnel handout was added to the consent agenda and the OrganicLife contract was removed from the consent agenda and placed under business. VI. Public Hearing on the 2012-13 Budget It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to open the Public Hearing on the FY13 Final Budget. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. No one asked to address the Board on the FY13 Final Budget. It was moved by VALFER and seconded by SMITH to close the Public Hearing on the FY13 Final Budget. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.

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VII. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) Pankaj Sharma, NTFT President, and Dave Dorl, NTSS President addressed the Board representing 390 teachers and 203 support staff employees. Mr. Sharma spoke. He thanked the Board for their diligent work on behalf of the schools, communities, students, and teachers. He stated the members of the NTFT and NTSS felt they were the most important partners in creating and maintaining our schools and felt very privileged to work for the District. He stressed the importance of negotiating a fair contract that would be a win win for all. Mr. Silverman stated that the Board also wanted to negotiate a contract that would be fair and also respectful of the taxpayers of the community. He thanked the teachers for their dedication and stated he felt the negotiations were close. Mr. Greenspan stated the district and NTSS are working hard to achieve a contract that is fair to everyone. Mr. Silverman then called for a five minute break. The meeting resumed at 8:20 p.m. VIII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. IX. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the Consent Agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $8,554,444.59. − Personnel − Approved the employment of the following certified staff for the 2012-2013 school year: NAME POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE Ona, Imee English - BA / Step 3 .3 8/20/2012 Casey, Caitlin Special Education - BA / Step 4 .2 8/20/2012 −

Approved the employment of the following support staff for the 2012-2013 school year: NAME POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE Ona, Imee Paraprofessional, English .7 8/20/2012 P1 / Step 1, 186 days One-on-one Paraprofessional 1.0 8/20/2012 Paulson, Alyssa P1 / Step 1, 186 days Paraprofessional, Mathematics 1.0 8/20/2012 Rosenberg, Jeffrey P1 / Step 1, 186 days Weiss, Aaron Paraprofessional, Science Lab Aide 1.0 8/20/2012 P1 / Step 6, 186 days

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Approved the retirement of the following administrator: NAME POSITION/LOCATION Siemienski, Jerzy Director of Buildings and Grounds / West

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Approved the resignation of the following certified staff: NAME POSITION/LOCATION Bramley, Scott English / West

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Approved the resignation of the following support staff: NAME POSITION/LOCATION Stallard, Kelly Library Extended Hours Clerk / North Kale, Angela Rehabilitation Assistant, Special Education- West

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Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for the 2012-13 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION RATE EFFECTIVE Choudhury, Sanjida Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 8/20/2012 Wielgus, Richard 600 Hour Security / North $16.00/Hr. 8/20/2012 Williams, Thomas Athletic Student Assistant / West $8.25/Hr. 8/20/2012

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Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2012-2013 school year: NILES WEST NAME Girls Basketball, Assistant *Bjerkness, Paul Boys Swimming, Assistant *Przekota, Dominik Nocella, Michael Relay for Life, Sponsor Pom Pon, Assistant Maniscalco, Dominick Pom Pon, Assistant *Bedoya, Alexandra Football, Assistant Kosiba, Daniel Sophomore Cabinet, Sponsor Stanford, Jason Ski & Snowboard, Sponsor Cejovic, Milutin (.5) Ski & Snowboard, Sponsor Boll, Michael (.5) SADD, Sponsor Madigan, Jessica Amnesty International, Sponsor Sykora, Christopher Engineering Club, Sponsor Hankes, Angela (.5) Engineering Club, Sponsor Garner, Brent (.5) Exceptional Child Club, Sponsor Brandes, Kathleen (.5) Exceptional Child Club, Sponsor Schnabel, Mary Jo (.5) Relay for Life, Sponsor Odell, Katie (.5) Relay for Life, Sponsor Nocella, Michael (change from 1.0 to .5) Art Club, Sponsor Sykora, Christopher Orloske, Tanya French Honor Society, Sponsor Graphic Arts Club, Sponsor Sykora, Christopher Basketball Pep Band *Agee, David (.5) Jazz Vocal, Assistant *Adamson, Ryan Marching Band Drill Metzler, John Play 1, Other Garvey, Jackie (.5) Play 1, Other Davis, Patti-Anne NILES NORTH NAME Relay for Life, Sponsor Lindberg, Ryan (.5) History Fair, Sponsor Minkus, Aaron Student Activities Board, Sponsor Sullivan, William (.33) Student Activities Board, Sponsor Richards, Mary (.33) *Indicates not a District 219 employee

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Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2012-2013 school year: Bancroft, Kevin Chapkin, Laurie Chihoski, Robert DiMaria, James Elwell, Chad Gomberg, Larry Merkle, Theodore Olson, Jessica Selander, Christine Villamil, Arturo Yahle, Megan Upheld Superintendent’s decision to reject the appeal of employee case number 2013-E02.

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Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for the 2012-13 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION RATE DATE Albaum, Scott Technical Crew / West $8.25/Hr. 8/27/2012

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Boss, Brandon Colby, Jake

Engineering Assistant / West Science Lab Assistant / West

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− Minutes of the August 6, 2012 Board of Education Meeting-Open and Closed sessions − EBS (Educational Based Services) Service Agreement Approved the professional services agreement with Educational Based Services for the provision of occupational therapy services in the amount of $102,600. − Professional Staffing for Speech and Language Services Approved the professional services agreement with Gottred and Lyboth Speech Associates for the provision of speech and language therapy services in the amount of $38,304. − Transfer of Interest Earned Authorized the transfer of interest earned of $346,732.58 from Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund as of June 30, 2012. − Electrical Procurement Contract Extended the contract with Midwest Energy to supply electricity for the District on an off-peak basis for 3.37 per hour for a period beginning December 2013 to December 2016. − International Student Trip Approved the Niles West and Niles North student trip for 16 students to China from June 8, 2013 through June 19, 2013 at no cost to the District. X. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta spoke about the successful opening week of school bus and food service was good, summer construction projects completed and the schools being in great shape. She stated negotiations with both bargaining units were ongoing. Academically, she was happy to report that Niles North and Niles West were ranked in the top 20 high schools in Cook County and the ACT report were both indications that the Board’s five goals are being realized. Principals’ Report Dr. Ryan McTague stated it was a great start to the school year, the building is beautiful. With regard to construction projects, the north parking lot is good and lockers rooms are finished with no disruption to the physical welfare department. The bus service has never been better and OrganicLife is moving forward with the quality still high. The spirit throughout the schools is very positive. He said freshmen orientation was great and like no other in the area. He talked about subscribing to High School Cube to enable to view home football games live. The first game of the year was a victory, discipline was great and the band played and stayed for the whole game. Wall of Honors induction was great. The Fine Arts Pageant Play was great. He was in the dunk tank for the Backlot Bash. Mr. Kaine Osburn reported that sports were off to a great start and the marching band performed at the first home football game. The first play of the season will be the Laramie Project to be performed in the Black Box Theatre. He stated freshmen orientation at West was also great. He discussed the upcoming Debate tournament and mentioned that West was also subscribing to High School Cube. He introduced the new student board representative, Lyba Zia. West Student Representative Report Lyba Zia, a senior at Niles West, talking about the NAMES program for freshmen and mentor and tutor training being successful. Dance Marathon will be visiting their primary beneficiary for this year, Rustic Falls. Their first big event this year being Backlot Bash. Homecoming activities have begun. XI. Board Members’ Comments Mr. Greenspan stated he attended the football game at North and was able to talk with a student who seemed pleased to have interaction with a Board member. The new traffic flow planned by professional consultants was working. Dr. Doniger stated she and Mrs. Klint enjoyed the Pageant Play. Mr. Silverman stated he thought the Pageant Play was great.

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XII. Board Committee Reports Policy Committee: Dr. Doniger reported that a Policy Committee meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. Facility Committee: Mr. Greenspan reported that a meeting needed to be scheduled to discuss pool status, energy usage and LEED EBOM. He stated that the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) will be meeting at Niles West on October 10, 2012 and approximately 100 people were expected to take part. The tour will include the STEM lab, six classroom addition, the athletic training center, trainer’s facility and the prairie classroom XIII. Business − FY13 Final Budget It was moved by SILVERMAN and seconded by DONIGER to table the discussion and ultimate vote on the FY 13 Final Budget until the next meeting with the primary reason being that a significant portion of the costs is salary and benefits and collective bargaining is still ongoing. A voice vote was taken. All were in favor. The motion carried. −

OrganicLife Contract It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GREENSPAN to execute the OrganicLife contract. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.

− ACT Report Dr. Roloff stated that the students performed better than expectations and the scores were up in all subjects. These students had some interventions, but more are in place now and she expects the 2015 class to perform even better with an increased percentage of students that are college ready. Mr. Silverman stated he had never seen the increase in every subject before at both schools and it was amazing and the five Board goals were paying off. XIV. Old Business There was no old business. XV. New Business There was no new business. XVI. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) No one asked to speak. XVII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests Mr. Heintz reported that three FOIA requests had been received, one regarding 403b’s, one asking for a report on 24 months of legal fees (Frank Sacks case) and one regarding minority students. XVIII. Information Items The Financial Report for the month of July was reviewed. XIX. Closed Session It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to return to closed session and adjourn from there with no further action taken. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.

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The Board returned to closed session at 9:10 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

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