School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES

Regular Board Meeting, Monday, April 7, 2003 The meeting was held in the Board Room of the District Office Building, 7700 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois. I.

Call to Order and Roll Call Board President Robert Silverman called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sam Borek, Howard Dane, Leon Finkel, Jeffrey Greenspan, Robert Silverman.

II.

Executive Session It was moved by DANE and seconded by BOREK to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to student discipline, negotiations and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Dane, Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 7:03 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. it was moved by BOREK and seconded by GREENSPAN to return to open session of the Regular Board Meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Dane, Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman. The motion carried.

III.

Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. The pledge was recited.

IV.

Changes / Additions to the Agenda Mr. Silverman stated that added to the consent agenda were three student trips, two Letters of Agreement and a personnel handout.

V.

Audience to Visitors Raymond Solal, 8912 Mansfield, Morton Grove asked that bills and payments be removed from the consent agenda and raised the solvency issue of the District and if funds were available to cover these expenditures.

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VI.

Canvas of Votes from April 1, 2003 It was moved by DANE and seconded by FINKEL that the Board approve the Proclamation of the Local Canvassing Board Declaring the Results of the Consolidated Election of Board of Education Members held April 1, 2003, stating that the following named persons received the number of votes for the Office of Member of the Board of Education set forth opposite their names: Subhash Bhatt 3,098 Michael Burnett 4,517 Sheri Doniger 5,164 Barry Ellegant 2,948 Leon Finkel 3,953 Jeffrey Dov Greenspan 4,385 Timothy Knudsen 4,405 Dakshes Laxpati 1,397 A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Dane, Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman. The motion carried.

VII.

Student Representative Comments No one asked to speak.

VIII.

Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak.

IX.

Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by FINKEL and seconded by DANE to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Dane, Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $3,368,310.68. − Minutes of Regular Meeting 3/31/03, Public and Closed Sessions − Change Orders • Change order #8 for a deduct of ($204.49) with Esche & Lee, Inc. and to revise their contract from $1,426,664.39 to $1,426,459.90. • Change order #8 for ($726.25) with Hargrave Builders, Incorporated and to revise their contract from $965,215.31 to $964,489.06. Page 2 of 10

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• Change order #14 for $3,000.62 with International Decorators, Inc. and to revise their contract from $480,044.78 to $483,045.40. • Change order #2 for $9,947.00 with Larson Equipment Company and to revise their contract from $146,120.50 to $156,067.50. • Change order #2 for $1,321.69 with Carroll Seating Company and to revise their contract from $340,557.86 to $341,879.55. • Change order #2 for $553.00 with ACM Elevator Company and to revise their contract from $223,299.00 to $223,852.00. • Change orders #9 for a deduct of ($835.73), #10 for $18,442.47, #11 for $10,127.98 and #12 for $863.98 with G.F. Connelly Mechanical Contractors and to revise their contract amount from $1,243,737.35 to $1,294,480.36. • Change orders #18 for $48,323.17 and #19 for a deduct of ($644.92) with Argo Electric, Inc. and to revise their contract from $2,550,052.47 to $2,597,730.72. • Change orders #13 for a deduct of ($13,600.92), #14 for $10,870.54, #15 for a deduct of ($428.41) and #16 for $20,483.42 with Pora Construction Company, Incorporated and to revise their contract from $2,073,800.00 to $2,200,480.97. • Change order #3 for $1,185.00 with Abbott and Associates and to revise their contract amount from $1,646,452.00 to $1,647,637.00. • Change orders #2 for a deduct of ($3,024.00) and #3 for $6,200.00 with Kil-Bar Electric Company and to revise their contract amount from $2,620,453.00 to $2,623,629.00. • Change order #4 for $298.92 with Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete, Inc. and to revise their contract from $496,793.86 to $497,092.78.

− Personnel • Approve employment of the following part-time certified staff for the 200304 school year: NAME

POSITION

FTE

Brownell, Joanne Dallal, Reading Haack, Karen Kerwin, JoEllen Morton, Nehama Peterman, Julia Ude, Barbara

Counselor - North Hebrew Teacher - North Health Careers Teacher - North Art - North/West Social Worker - OCLC Music Teacher - West ESL - North

0.4 0.4 0.1 0.75 0.4 0.1 0.6

• Approve hiring the following psychologist interns for the 2003-04 school year at Niles North: NAME

Gannon, Christine Melton, Kimberly Tedell, Natalie

SALARY

EFFECTIVE DATE

$15,000 $15,000 $15,000

August 20, 2003 August 20, 2003 August 20, 2003

• Approve employment of the following certified staff: NAME

Norris, Arnold

POSITION/LOCATION

FTE

EFFECTIVE DATE

Counselor - North

1.0

August 15, 2003

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• Approve hiring the following social work interns for the 2003-04 school year: NAME

Gordon, Stephanie Gualtier, Jayme Loika, Gregory

SALARY

LOCATION

EFFECTIVE DATE

$9,000 $9,000 $9,000

West West North

August 20, 2003 August 20, 2003 August 20, 2003

• Approve the hiring of the following support staff effective August 20, 2003: NAME

Orlandi, Cathy

POSITION/LOCATION

FTE

Secretary B - Deans' Office North, C6, Step 1

1.0

• Approve the hiring of the following student and part-time help: NAME

Subhani, Zain-Ulabedin Welch, Heather Walker, Daniel

POSITION

Hourly Rate

Urdu Tutor - North Science Lab Assistant-West Summer Bookstore - North

$14.72 $6.00 $6.00

EFFECTIVE

April 8, 2003 April 8, 2003 June 9, 2003

• Accept the retirement/resignation of the following support staff: NAME

Jerger, Gary

POSITON/LOCATION

FTE

EFFECTIVE DATE

Grounds Keeper - North

1.0

June 30, 2005

• Approve the retirement/resignation of the following certified staff: NAME

Genge, Lawrence Hancock, Kathryn

POSITIONS/LOCATION

FTE

EFFECTIVE DATE

Math - North English - West

1.0 1.0

June 30, 2007 June 30, 2007

• Accept the resignation of the following certified staff: NAME

Klebba, Karen McTigue, Lisa Sokolow, Amanda Stewart, Christina Thompson, Mindy

POSITION/LOCATION

FTE

EFFECTIVE DATE

Spanish - North Business - North Special Education - North Special Education - North Science - North

1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

June 11, 2003 June 11, 2003 June 11, 2003 June 11, 2003 June 11, 2003

• Approve the release of Kathy Nagle, Technology Training Manager at Niles North, whose position has been eliminated. • Approve leaves of absence for the following certified staff for the 2003-04 school year: NAME

Azcoitia, Maureen Heintz, John Petrakis, Larissa Slutzky, Mindy Splinter, Heidi Heintzelman, Carmela

POSITION/LOCATION

FTE

TYPE OF LEAVE

Math - West English - North Counselor - North PE - West PE - West Spanish – West

0.4 1.0 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4

Family Care – Unpaid Without Pay Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid

• Approve leave of absence for the following staff: NAME

POSITION/LOCATION

FTE

EFFECTIVE DATE

McTigue, Lisa Edgecombe, Linda

Business - North Executive Secretary - District

1.0 1.0

April 28 - June 9, 2003 March 6 - April 4, 2003

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• Approve employment of the following non-tenured staff for the 2003-04 school year: YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

Alegnani, Ann Azcoitia, Carlos Berlin, Amy Brown, Henry Chan, Albert Cheng, Sanlida Czupryna, Britt Daley, Kerry Doetzel, Kimberly Eckerle, Melissa Fitzgerald, Anastasia Gallamore, Linda Garay, Rachael Gold, Sandra Grais, Benjamin Hartnett, Kristen Higgins, Patrick Johnson, Matthew Kennedy, Shaun Knobel, Seth Kucab, R. John Linafelter, Amy Mills, Jennifer Mullen, Michael Navas, Carmein Otter, Nancy Pak, Lisa Pistorius, William Pratt, Charles Proctor, J. Gareth Schroeder, Ingrid Sharma, Pankaj Shattock, Carrie Sherwood, Andrea Song, Hyun Stewart, Margaret

Albrecht, Stacy Ayala-Feeney, Nellie Belleau, Michael Bluestein, Juliet Bohigian, Suzanne Carter, Keryl Leah Cox, Patrick Geu, Ryan Horyn, Daniel Hsing, Wileen Hurwitz, Ariel Kaye, Amy Krueger, Jennifer Lauer, Evelyn Lichterman, Dena MacDonald, Keith Macejak, Jason Martin, Janice Ormsby, Sara Rivas, Maria Rocco, John Sanchez, Carolyn Schlack, Michelle Schmitt, Jason Serafini, Anthony Sideris, Angela Siefert, Sarah Somerville, James Stopek, Marilyn Sullivan, William Tate, Curtis Walvoord, Eileen

Adams, Nicole Anbarchian, Gevik Bockel, Amy Bond, Kevin Bravos, George Brenner, Bonnie Clish, Brett Connolly, Bridget Conroy, Michael Davis, Colleen DiVito, Brandy Edwards, Joseph FitzHenry, Carol Gibson-Turner, Stacey Greene, Joseph Griyech, Lori Guercio, Mary Ellen Hampton, Matthew Hankes, Angela Houston, Brenda Kiraly, Marcia Konsewicz, Anthony Kretsos, John LaPointe, Demian Lear, Julie Litberg, Lisa Metallo, Louis Newman, Daniel Peterson, Nils Schnabel, MaryJo Schroeder, Jason Schultz, Megan Scott, Renee Sokolowski, Jodi Sokolowski, Matthew Toledo, Eduardo Tucker, Brandon Vander Jeugdt, Dan Vivone, Christopher Wall, Kevin Watkins, Elizabeth

Azcoitia, Maureen Bills, Happi Brandes, Kathleen Camel, Christine DeGuzman, Emily Delahanty, Sean Delahanty, Seema Eisenhut, Kimberly Faso, Mario Fosco, Susan Good, Michelle Goodwin, Jill Hall, Laureen Hasselbring, Janet Heintzelman, Carmela Heselton, Anne Hettinger, Michele Jazrawi, Bashar Kaiser, Erik Kantor, Dana Karimighovanloo, Luisa Klayman, Marcy Kolany, Elizabeth Krzeminski, James Langston, Terri Malatesta, David Martin, Shawn Ness, Jason Neumayer, Josef Petrakis, Larissa Richmond, Timothy Rigby, Mark Ross, Beth Salinas, Rudolfo Savino, Dominic Serino, Renee Slutzky, Mindy Smith, Celeste Splinter, Heidi Swanson, Jennifer Wargin, Lisa Weitzel, Monica Wittersheim, Brian Wolfe, Stacey Zoloto, Kathryn

• Approve the resolution to release non-tenured teachers. • Approve the resolution to release part-time and/or part-year teachers.

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• Approve the following stipend positions: NAME

Concepcion, John Ness, Jason Tirant, Diana Woods, Kevin

POSITION/LOCATION

EFFECTIVE DATE

Play 4 Assistant – West Assistant Boys Baseball - North (.5) Assistant Boys Tennis – North Play 2 Other – West

April 8, 2003 April 8, 2003 April 8, 2003 April 8, 2003

− Letter of Agreement between the Board and Union regarding modification to the 2003-04 school calendar. − Letter of Agreement between the Board and Union reducing the amount of money allocated for teacher travel for the 2003-04 school year. − Student Trips § For 3 North and 7 West students to attend the State IDEA Competition in Bloomington, Illinois on April 25, 2003 at a cost to the District of $220.00. § For 18 North social studies students to attend the State History Fair Competition in Springfield, Illinois on April 30 – May 1, 2003 at a cost to the District of $2,890.00. § For 18 West social studies students to attend the State History Fair Competition in Springfield, Illinois on April 30 – May 1, 2003 at a cost to the District of approximately $2,726.00. § For 17 North RIOT Club members to attend the IJAS State Competition in Champaign, Illinois on May 9-10, 2003 at a cost to the District of $4,072.40. § For 4 North social studies students to attend National History Day in Baltimore, Maryland on June 15-19, 2003 at a no cost to the District. § For 4 West social studies students to attend National History Day in Baltimore, Maryland on June 15-19, 2003 at a no cost to the District. − Property Tax Refund Resolution concerning property tax revenue refunds and make all of our area legislators aware of this phenomenon. − Amend and update Construction Program 700 Projects to include the upgrades to the security system at a cost of $177,590.

X.

Superintendent’s Report Mr. Codell said he attended the Jake Wigoda Cabaret and noted this is quite an event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Tech 2003 conference in Springfield was attended by students from both schools and Mark Pace received special recognition from State Representative Beth Coulson. Mr. Codell thanked Howard Dane and Leon Finkel for their service to the students of District 219. Page 6 of 10

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Principals’ Comments Brad Swanson reported that four groups, DECA, FCCLA, and Science and History Fair students, will be competing at statewide events. Over spring break the WHO Club went to Michigan to work with Habitat for Humanity. Two forums were held for students to debate the mid-east crisis. Roger Stein said the Principal’s Medallion Breakfast was held last week. Students went to Florida over spring break to work with Habitat for Humanity. Students in Science Olympiad, WYSE, DECA and FCCLA have done extremely well in competition and are advancing on to the state level.

XI.

Board Members’ Comments Certificates of Appreciation were given to Howard Dane and Leon Finkel. Sharon Deemar Szachowicz was thanked for her years of service. Howard Dane thanked Sharon Deemar Szachowicz for her years of service and Leon Finkel for his commitment to the students of the district. He has seen many changes while he has been on the Board and feels that he has done much to serve the community. Leon Finkel thanked the administration for their tireless effort and dedication. He thanked Neil Codell for his leadership as superintendent, the teachers for their support for students, the Board for the betterment of the district. He wished the new board good luck. Sam Borek thanked Sharon Deemar Szachowicz, Howard Dane and Leon Finkel for their efforts while serving on the Board and wished them continued success. Robert Silverman thanked Sharon Deemar Szachowicz, Howard Dane and Leon Finkel for their work on the school board and time dedicated to the District. Jeff Greenspan thanked Howard Dane, Leon Finkel and Sharon Deemar Szachowicz for their dedicated service to the school district. He said he will continue efforts that they have dedicated to the new Board.

XII.

Board Committee and Other Reports No committee meeting occurred since the last meeting.

XIII.

Adjourn – SINE DIE A two minute recess took place for departing board members and new board members to get situated.

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XIV.

Call to Order At 9:10 p.m. President Robert Silverman reconvened. Lynda Gault Smith was contacted by telephone. A roll call took place. Board members present at roll call. Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. − Swearing in of Board Members Michael Burnett, Sheri Doniger and Timothy Knudsen were sworn into office. − Selection of President Pro Tem It was moved by BOREK and seconded by GAULT SMITH that Neil Codell serve as President Pro Tem A voice vote was taken. The motion carried. It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by BURNETT to approve the slate of officers of Robert Silverman, President; Jeffrey Greenspan, Vice President; Michael Burnett, Secretary; and Sheri Doniger, Secretary Pro Tem. A voice vote was taken. The motion carried. − Set Regular Board Meeting Schedule for April 2003 – April 2004 It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by BURNETT that the Board accept the regular board meeting schedule for April 2003 through April 2004 with the meetings having a starting time of approximately 7 p.m. for executive session and 7:45 p.m. for the public meetings. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. The following dates were approved for regular board meetings: April 28, 2003 August 25, 2003 January 12, 2004 May 19, 2003 September 8, 2003 February 2, 2004 June 9, 2003 September 29, 2003 February 23, 2004 June 30, 2003 October 20, 2003 March 15, 2004 July 21, 2003 November 17, 2003 April 5, 2004 August 4, 2003 December 15, 2003 − Committee Assignments It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by BOREK to table discussion on committee assignments until the next board meeting. Page 8 of 10

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A voice vote was taken. The motion carried. − Adopt Existing Board of Education Policies It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER that all Rules, Regulations, and Policies heretofore adopted by the preceding Board of Education of District 219 be the same and hereby be readopted and confirmed as the Rules, Regulations and Policies of this School Board. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. − Designate Banks of Depository for District Funds It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded BURNETT that Cole Taylor be designated as the bank of depository for district funds. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.

XV.

Business CSSI Committee Budget Reduction Recommendations Carolyn Anderson explained that this committee is asking directors to provide teachers with a forum in May to identify more efficient ways to offer their courses, to provide input on reductions in their department budgets for purchase services and supplies, to identify potential revenue sources within their department, to consider when approving a particular budget reduction whether it is disproportionately affecting some student groups and to reallocate to each building $35,000 providing the school improvement team designs a project that meets the guidelines of the No Child Left Behind requirements for Supplemental Support Services. Jeff Greenspan said that directors should always discuss potential cuts with their staff. It was also asked that the $35,000 for each building be further defined by the school improvement team. It was moved by BOREK and seconded by GREENSPAN to table discussion on this subject until a plan brought forward by Neil Codell. A voice vote was taken. The motion carried.

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XVI.

Old Business There was no old business discussed.

XVII. New Business There was no new business discussed. XVIII. Audience to Visitors (on items related to district business) Phyllis Rieman, Niles West Head Librarian, thanked the Board for the renovations that were done to both IRCs. She spoke regarding the reduction of a certified librarian in each IRC and the impact this would have on instructional programs. Raymond Solal congratulated the newly seated board members and asked that the board open up and disclose financial records.

XIX.

Correspondence and FOIA Requests Mr. Yeggy advised the Board that a FOIA request was received from a contractor. This request has been completed.

XX.

Adjournment It was moved by BOREK and seconded by GAULT SMITH to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation, negotiation, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees and to adjourn therefrom with no action taken. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.

The Board recessed into closed session at 9:50 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m. ________________________________ President

_____________________________ Secretary

MINUTES APPROVED APRIL 28, 2003.

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