Regular Meeting Minutes Board of Education  Niles Township High Schools  District 219  Cook County, Illinois December 1, 2015 I. Call to Order and Roll Call Board President Sproat called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Board Members Present at Roll Call: Carlton Evans Ruth Klint, David Ko, Linda Lampert, Brian Novak, Joseph Nowik, Mark Sproat. II. Closed Session It was moved by NOVAK and seconded by NOWIK to recess into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees and collective bargaining. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. The motion carried. The Board recessed into Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. III. Open Session It was moved by NOVAK and seconded by SPROAT to return to open session at 6:43 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. The motion carried. IV. Recall to Order President Sproat recalled the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m. The Pledge was recited. V.

President Sproat thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

VI. Changes / Additions to the Agenda The green personnel handout was added to the Agenda. The Benefits Coordinator and the Classrooms First Consultant were removed from the Consent Agenda. New Business will be moved before the Assistant Superintendent’s Report. Policy 3:50 AP1 and Pacific Education Group Professional Services Agreement (PEG), tab 5 is being pulled for further review. Student Representatives’ Comments will start after Changes / Additions to the Agenda, followed by District Highlights. VII. Student Representative Comments Niles North – Spencer Schwartz gave the following highlights for Niles North. Niles North had their Variety Show and it was amazing. There were 25 acts in the show and approximately 400 tickets were sold. This event helped alleviate ticket pricing for the junior and senior proms. Eleven cultural clubs participated in the diversity celebration. Each group explained what made their identity unique and food was also sold. With the holiday season approaching, Niles North is trying to do as much as it can to give back to the community so they had a food drive in which over 2,000 cans were given to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The Annual Coat Drive is taking place now to help all the local families during the winter season. Donations are due by December 4. Donation bins are by the main entrance and the athletic entrance. On Wednesday December 2, the Islamic Club will host its Annual Forum. There will be six panelists sharing their personal experiences and discussing what it means to practice the Islamic faith. They will discuss their thoughts on Islamic phobia. The Winter Assembly will be held on Friday. There will also be a basketball game this Saturday against Niles West. Niles West – Sidra Kallan gave the following highlights for Niles West. Niles West is currently going through Spirit Week and each day has a different theme. The Winter Pep Assembly will be on Friday, Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 1, 2015

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December 4 at 2:24 p.m. in the main gym and they will have a glow in the dark theme. During the Pep Assembly the fall athletic winners and our winter athletes will be honored. Poms, cheering, the step team and the orchestra will perform. Final exams will be held December 16 – 18. Sidra thanked the Board for coming to Breakfast with the Board. VIII. Audience to Visitors Ankur Joshi, a math teacher at Niles North for eleven years, spoke on his experience with diversity as a teacher at Niles North. He discussed students trying to assimilate into the United States and said more support is needed on equity education and programming by expanding our understanding of poverty culture, ethnicity, religion, etc. He said we must take advantage of our environment and celebrate this educational platform. He stated that this will take time, trust and patience. He asked that the Board please continue to support the equity programs so we can have a better understanding of what it means to be an American in today’s world. Jasminka Jukic, a resident of Skokie, teacher at Niles West and parent of three children who attend Niles North, spoke about her personal experiences of arriving in the United States as an immigrant. She feels that every student needs the opportunity to reach their potential by providing professional development and diversity training for all teachers in this District. Joan Gallagher, Director of Science at Niles North, spoke about every student having an equal opportunity. She attended Courageous Conversations which taught her to recognize the barriers in providing equal opportunities for students. She thinks that District 219 is going in the right direction and would like to see the equity program continue. Tina Nocella, a math teacher at Niles North, discussed the positive impact equity training has provided her. She discussed what she learned by attending Beyond Diversity training in the summer of 2013 and how it impacts students and colleagues. She stated that it helped her recognize biases, both conscious and unconscious. She feels that the training enabled her to make more informed, meaningful and positive decisions with regard to her students. Anita Baker, who assists the staff in the Fine Arts Department, read a statement for Omar Salem who was unable to be present. Mr. Salem has been an ELL teacher at Niles North and Niles West for the last seven years and is a first generation born to immigrant parents. After attending diversity training, he realized there was so much more he had to learn about how to help all of his students, not just students of color. He would like to see the District continue it equity program. Tony Bradburn, Director of Humanities at Niles North spoke about the legacy of Rosa Parks. He took a group of students from the Notice Club, along with his own children and rode along the same bus route as Rosa Parks. He stated that 68% of white students meet and exceed GPA state standards and 31% of black students meet and exceed state standards. He discussed how he was able to help these students and discussed fabrications about the problems of racial equity. He said his personal growth came from attending a PEG conference in St. Louis. PEG came from Corrie Wallace’s leadership. Corrie’s position originated with a group of teachers at Niles North who thought there was a need for a dedicated position for this issue. He requested that the Board continue to move forward with PEG. Mara Isaac, a science professional at Niles North and currently enrolled in a SEED course, said she also attended Beyond Diversity training at New Trier High School. This gave her more insight into diversity. She realized that she learned many things from this training. She shared a conversation she had with a white colleague. She feels continued equity training is valuable in District 219 so that teachers can grow professionally and personally. Caroline Benjamin, Student Activities Director at Niles North, took diversity training two years ago. She said the training provided tools to have the tough conversations with students that which is critical to our students regarding events around the world. Michael Graham, teacher at Niles West, feels diversity training would be a wise investment for District 219. He feels we have come a long way, but need to go further. He discussed PEG’s program. He asked the Board to give every consideration to funding the PEG initiative.

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Heather Ingram, English Teacher at Niles North, talked about a situation with one of her students. In the discussion, she knew her answer was not satisfactory to the student, but she didn’t know what to do. Her students saw the world differently than she did because these students lived differently. She said PEG’s protocols gave her the skills and courage of dealing with race and equity and she now knows that no one has the right to walk away from these issues because they are white. IX. Student Highlights The students being highlighted this month are Claire Embil and Justina Jude for their accomplishments of student equity work. Corrie Wallace, Director of ELL and Equity at Niles North, introduced the students that were being honored. Claire Embil and Justina Jude were invited to perform a spoken word piece at the National Courageous Conversation Summit in Baltimore based on their contribution of student voice at the Regional Summit last June in Techny, IL. Justina was given the Ruby Bridges Award for Student Racial Advocacy. Both students spoke about racism, and said it is not about black and white issues but should be focused on oppression and marginalizing students. Dr. Roloff thanked the students who then took a picture with the Board and were given plaques for their dedication and speaking out on equity for all students. X. Community Representative Comments No community representatives asked to speak. XI. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by KO and seconded by NOVAK to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. The motion carried. Included in the Consent Agenda were:  Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $9,983,423.23  Personnel NAME Novak, Lynn

POSITION Classrooms First Consultant – 100 days

RATE $500/day

EFFECTIVE DATE December 2, 2015

 Approved the employment of the following licensed staff for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Hansen, Christopher

POSITION Certified School Nurse – MA / Step 4, 185 days

FTE 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE December 2, 2015

 Approved the following licensed staff unpaid leave of absence for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Bower, Margaret

POSITION/LOCATION Science / West

TYPE OF LEAVE Child Rearing

LEAVE FTE .5 (second semester only)

 Approved the employment of the following support staff for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Baban, David Jando, Michael

POSITION Registered Nurse - P3 / Step 3, 186 days Executive Secretary Human Resources / District – S4 / Step 1, 260 days

FTE 1.0 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015

 Approved the resignation of the following support staff for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Plotnik, Mari

POSITION / LOCATION Human Resource Executive Secretary / District

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Zagozdon, Ellen

Registered Nurse / West

November 30, 2015

 Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for 2015-16 School year: NAME Helgeson, Karen Idelman Soglin, Marilyn

POSITION / LOCATION Job Coach – 600 Hour / West Job Coach – 600 Hour / West

SALARY $14.00/Hr. $14.00/Hr.

EFFECTIVE DATE December 15, 215 December 15, 215

 Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2015-2016 school year: NILES NORTH Girls Basketball, Assistant Competitive Auto Club, Sponsor Softball, Assistant

NAME *Marver, Jodi (.25) Richmond, Timothy *Poznansky, Steve

NILES WEST UNICEF, Sponsor App Development, Sponsor Step Team, Sponsor Step Team, Sponsor S.O.A.R. Students Organized Against Racism), Sponsor S.O.A.R. Students Organized Against Racism), Sponsor Middle Eastern Club, Sponsor Visual Caption, Assistant Visual Caption, Assistant Marching Band Drill Caption, Head Strength and Conditioning – After School Cardio Lab Debate Coach, Assistant * Not a full-time school year employee

NAME Sortino, Deanna Fahrenbacher, Matthew Foley, Ellen (.5) Hill, Alexandra (.5) Ocasio, Vanessa (.5) DesJardins, Dana (.5) Jaffee-Notier, Tamara *Kabat, Nick *Hile, Elliott *Adamsons, Ryan Faso, Mario (.20) *Pressling, Kimberly (.25)

 Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Booth, Gene Nusbaum, Susan (long-term) Morrissey, Jennifer (long-term) Krautsack, Alexandria  Approved the employment of the following paraprofessional substitute for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Shaw, Andre (long-term) 

Approved the resignation of the following support staff for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Roberts, Jonathan

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POSITION / LOCATION Paraprofessional, Physical Welfare / North

EFFECTIVE DATE December 4, 2015

Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2015-2016 school year: NILES NORTH CEC (Council for the Exceptional Child Club), Sponsor

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Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Bosman, Kara (long-term) Roberts, Jonathan (cadre)

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Approved the employment of the following paraprofessional substitute for the 2015-2016 school year: NAME Kriticos, James (long-term)

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Approved the Minutes of the October 28, 2015, November 3, 2015, November 9, 2015, November 16, 2015 and November 18, 2015 Board of Education Open and Closed Sessions.

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Approved the Amendment to School Based Health Clinic Site License Agreement.

XII. Business  Pacific Education Group Professional Agreement (PEG) The Board discussed PEG training with Corrie Wallace. Mr. Evans stated that some people are ready for the training and many are not ready because they are uncomfortable with the training. He feels that when you are ready, you should take the training. Joseph Nowik said he took diversity training a few weeks ago and stated that it is powerful to recognize what you don’t know. He is happy we are moving in that direction. It was moved by EVANS and seconded by LAMPERT to approve the Pacific Education Group Professional Services Agreement (PEG). A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. The motion carried. 

2015 Abatement of Debt Payments Mr. Trimberger said that the debt payment structure was discussed at the last several Finance Committee Meetings of the Whole. This year the administration is recommending an overall increase of 3% on our tax levy. In order to do that we would need to abate $2.9 million dollars in debt payments back to the taxpayers. Last year we abated $5.3 million dollars. Over the last three years, this will be approximately $10.5 million dollars in bond payments abated back to the taxpayers. If the Board did not elect to abate the $2.9 million dollars, we would be raising taxes 5.4% for the District 219 portion of the tax bill. What we talked about is a three year plan where we would increase taxes at 3% for the next three tax levy years to get the debt payments in line with where they are currently scheduled. We also talked about the need to restructure our debt and when the time is appropriate to do that, the Administration will bring it back to the Board for action. Mrs. Klint stated that she would encourage the Board to make this a priority and pay down the debt. There was a discussion on how taxes were abated in the past. It was moved by KO and seconded by EVANS to approve the Resolution abating a portion of tax heretofore levied for the year 2015 to pay debt service on the General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2000 of Community High School District Number 219, Cook County in the amount of $2.9 Million Dollars. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. The motion carried.

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2015 Tax Levy (Discussion and Action) Mr. Trimberger said that the Administration is recommending a total levy of $126,323,873 million dollars on the operating side, which is .810 of 1% increase over last year. There is an additional increase of $1.1 million dollars that we are anticipating for the $30,000,000 million dollars in property growth across Niles Township. If this growth does not materialize, the District will not receive these funds because these are tax capped accounts. The total levy that we anticipate, including debt will be approximately $134,000,000 million dollars. It was moved by KO and seconded by LAMPERT to approve the Resolutions prepared for the 2015 property tax levy request for Educational, Operations & Maintenance, Transportation, Working Cash, Municipal Retirement, Social Security, Fire Prevention & Safety, Tort Immunity, Special Education and Leasing Funds. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. The motion carried.

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Amended Budget (Discussion and Action) Mr. Trimberger discussed the Amended Budget. At the Board’s direction, Administration met with the building principals and directors and asked what was needed to maintain the programs that were scheduled for this year. As a result of that conversation, we need to add in $900,000 of purchase services and $600,000 to supplies. Mr. Trimberger stated that he reviewed the budget line-by-line. There were some additional changes that needed to be made. Mr. Trimberger elaborated on those changes. Mr. Trimberger stated that the Budget will be put on display for thirty (30) days and that the Board is not approving the Budget tonight. The Final Amended Budget will be approved January 12, 2016, so there will be an opportunity to make some changes. Mrs. Klint stated that due to the fact that this is almost a 5% increase in the Budget, she will not support the Budget. It was moved by KO and seconded by NOWIK to authorize the administration to place the Fiscal Year 2015 Tentative Amended Budget on public display for thirty (30 days) and adopt the resolutions. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Ko, Lampert, Nowik, Sproat. Voting Nay: Evans, Klint, Novak The motion carried.

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CFC IGA Amendment Dr. Roloff discussed Classroom’s First Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment for District 69. Dr. Roloff stated that the CFC Steering Committee met a week ago and discussed the fact that the original Intergovernmental Agreement with District 69 had different wording than the language in the agreement with District 67. The Administration recommends that the language in District 69’s IGA in 2.2 regarding performance evaluations and supervision and 2.4 regarding employment recommendations be identical to that found in the District 67 IGA. The Administration requests the Board approve the Amended Intergovernmental Agreement with District 69. It was moved by NOVAK and seconded by NOWIK to approve the Amended Classrooms First Intergovernmental Agreement for District 69. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. The motion carried.

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Classrooms First Humanities Consultant Mr. Novak commented that CFC Steering Committee had a meeting at Niles West last week and discussed this position for the Humanities curriculum at Districts 67 and 69. This position is for a part time consultant for about five months, not to exceed $500 a day. It was moved by NOVAK and seconded by KLINT to approve the Classrooms First Humanities consultant to work with Districts 67 and 69 for the remainder of the school year, not to exceed 500 a day. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. The motion carried.

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Annual Review (Discussion Only) Dr. Roloff said we continue to have conversations about the Annual Review, particularly about School Day. There is still need for additional information on School Day for the new Board members prior to making the final decision for the 2017-18 school year. Dr. Roloff said that more data would be run on the eight period day, to look at that with double period science and without double period science to see if there is a conflict exists and provide that information to the Board by January and February; answer any final questions which would allow the Board to make a final decision in March. Regarding the online blended learning opportunities, the CSSI Committee will be reporting to the Board later this year on some findings and recommendations they are working on.

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PARCC Scores (Discussion Only) Dr. Roloff said that PARCC replaced the Prairie State Achievement Exam, which was the ACT and Work Keys Exams and Science Exam by the state that had been in place for about 14 years. The PARCC Exam was put in place for the first time last year. Dr. Roloff discussed the testing for the PARCC Exam. She presented data to the Board that reflected information on freshman, sophomores and juniors. The PARCC Exam has the potential to be an excellent exam, however in the first test administration, it was not well defined in terms of what this means to students. Many students opted out of taking the exam and many students took the exam but did not take it seriously. There was a discussion with Board members on the PARCC exam scores. Since there is not a state budget, we don’t know what test will be administered.

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Policy and Procedures First Reading (Discussion Only) There was a discussion on this policy. This came at the recommendation of the Business Office. Policy 5:60-AP1 (Administrative Procedure – Travel Expenses) was pulled for re-evaluation.

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Policy and Procedures Second Reading (Discussion and Action) There was a discussion on the Policy and Procedures Second Reading. Policy 3:50-AP1 (Administrative Procedure – Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrators) was pulled for re-evaluation). Policy 4:50-AP1 (Administrative Procedure – Request for Payments) was pulled for re-evaluation). It was moved by LAMPERT and seconded by KO to approve Policy and Procedures Second Reading, as amended. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat. Voting Nay: Klint The motion carried.

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The following policy and procedural changes were adopted at the December 1, 2015 Board of Education Meeting. Number 2:160

Name Board Attorney

2:260

Uniform Grievance Procedure

4:110

Transportation

4:110-AP1 7:140 8:10 RENAMED 8:30-E2 8:80

Administrative Procedure – Transportation Services Provided Search and Seizure Connection with the Community Exhibit – Child Sex Offender’s Request for Permission to Visit School Property Gifts to the District

Changes Prohibit representation involving conflict of interest. Require registered mail for Superintendent written decisions. Reduce bus fees for free or reduced meal students. Increase minimum mileage for charter bus usage. Reduce bus fees for free or reduced meal students. No longer request or require passwords to student social media accounts. Review public relations & community engagement. Clarify language. Reformat policy.

RENAMED XIII. New Business  Strength Coach Presentation Mark Feldner, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Niles North and Paul Swanson, Director of Physical Healthcare at Niles North discussed the department from its inception to the present time. District 219’s equipment is state of the art and about 50 other schools, as well as Northwestern have come in to use it. Mr. Feldner and Mr. Swanson explained the benefits to the students and thanked the Board for their investment in the PE Departments at Niles West and Niles North. A video was shown with a discussion of the new equipment and software and benefits to the students. Dr. Ko said this was a highlight of all the great things that is happening in the PE Department and that the money has been used wisely and that the big 10 school wants to come in and see what we are doing and these are the state of the art things that are happening in our schools. Dr. Ko said this is a lifelong journey for the students and he is impressed by them. Mr. Swanson said it is an investment in integrating technology into our physical education classes. XIV. Interim Superintendent’s Report Dr. Roloff said since the last Board meeting, fall sports have wound down and winter sports are well on their way. Niles Central did an amazing Thanksgiving dinner with Niles Central students and it created a sense of working together. Dr. Roloff said our Art teachers are true artisans and there is a display at the Skokie Public Library with our teachers’ artwork. Principals’ Report Niles North – Dr. McTague commented on Mark Feldner and Paul Swanson and said that their department is one of the most progressive PE departments in the nation. He said he is proud of our teachers who came out tonight because it is a difficult conversation to have because equity is embedded in our culture, it’s in our curriculum, and it’s in the lens that we do our data analysis with. He is proud to lead a school and work in a district that embraces the principal of equity and justice and cultural competency. Dr. McTague congratulated the varsity football team and Coach Egofske who had an historic season. They made it to the 3rd round of the IHSA State Playoffs and lost in a close game. This is the furthest a District 219 school has advanced in the IHSA State Football Playoffs.

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The Niles North Theatre will present “that’s my story” which will be performed at Middleton, Stenson, East Prairie and Hynes Elementary Schools in early December. Performances at the high school are open to the public December 4th at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The choir and orchestra will combine for the Annual Holiday Concert on Monday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Hot Chocolate with the Principal is on December 4th and 11th. Niles North will have its 4th Annual AP Night on Thursday, January 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Niles North. Niles West – Dr. Ness said that finals will start Wednesday, December 16 through Friday, December 18. Dr. Ness said that throughout the month of November the Niles Township Community Clothing Closet and the WHO Club “Wolves Helping Wolves” collected approximately 3,000 gently used items for families in the District 219 community. Dr. Ness spoke about the initiatives of students doing community service. The Basketball Skills Special Olympics Sunday will be at Hersey High School at 11:30 a.m. The Principal’s Recognition Breakfast is tomorrow, Wednesday, December 2 at 7:30 a.m. Niles West Theatre will present “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” Children’s Play this weekend, Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 in the Niles West Auditorium. XV. Board Members Comments Brian Novak attended the Triple I Conference last weekend in Chicago and also attended several workshop sessions regarding Board roles and governance and collective bargaining. Mr. Novak was the representative for District 219 at the Legislative Caucus where our resolution (The Charitable Tax Exemption for Hospitals) was voted on and adopted by the members of ISB, who will begin working with the legislature on this issue in the next session. XVI. Board Committee Reports Classrooms First Committee - Brian Novak said the CRI meeting was held at Niles West and went very well and will meet again in a month. Facilities Committee will have another meeting next month. The buses were discussed. Policy Committee had an insurance meeting last Tuesday and will continue to look at data from our staff for their respective rates. We are seeing what we can do to be proactive with regard to legislative and fines that we will be exposed and to head off in a very collaborative manner. A huge change is coming and we are working together well. Carlton Evans gave a report on the Equity Committee stating that he met with Corrie Wallace last week regarding equity in the District and the Committee will meet again in mid December. XVII. Old Business There was no old business. XVIII. New Business There was no new business.

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XIX. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) Dora Delarye, a resident of Skokie, said the video on strength training at both schools is an excellent program but most of the time it does not exist for Special Ed students. She congratulated the Board for their courage and honesty and thanked them for taking immediate action regarding the problems with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Ms. Delarye discussed the current budget issues and asked as a taxpayer and parent, that the Board look at the budget and remove things that she believes are unnecessary and excessive, i.e., coach buses, dinners for college representatives. She asked that programs that directly impact the students not be cut, i.e., psychologists, social workers, etc. Ms. Delarye also said that the old Board members should not be allowed to participate in any budget negotiations and or adjustments since they were present and allowed what happed with the previous Board. She thinks these members should resign. She thinks District 219 should have a total new Board. Elena Duarte, a taxpayer and parent, said she is happy we have a new Board. She discussed services the Board provides to students. She asked that any members of the old Board recue themselves from any budget negotiation regarding the on-going litigation. She feels they were part of the problem of what took place. She commends the new Board for making the decision to resolve the issues and tackle the existing problems. Ann Goethals, English teacher at Niles North and President of the Niles North NTFT and support staff, inquired about how the OEPP is computed what is included. Her questions centered on whether the following is included in the OEPP: The things we provide for students, i.e. universal free breakfast and free ACT administration and free PARCC administration; Tier I and II Intervention that is done for our students who are reading below grade level and have issues with study habits, literacy, mathematics is included in the OEPP; The significant number of Para pros, who are often certified teachers, working in tutoring capacities for students who are entering the District increasingly in need of support services; The three K-14 administrative positions we hired; and The civil rights tour combined with the college trips that Mr. Bradburn took with African American students. These questions were answered by Mr. Trimberger and Dr. Marcello. Ms. Goethals asked that we all be sensitive to keeping the OEPP down and she feels that we can do better together than in adversarial positions. She said she would like the opportunity to work together with the Board and have all constituent voices at the table so that we can cut expenses together in ways that don’t impact the incredible quality education and experience we give to the students at District 219. She said there was a reference earlier to staff requests that resulted in increases in the budget. She said that those were staff requests for funding for students and every request that staff makes is on behalf of students. XX. Information Items  Monthly Financial Report – October 2015  FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Requests XXI. Closed Session It was moved by NOVAK and seconded by LAMPERT to adjourn Closed Session at 9:40 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat The motion carried. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 1, 2015

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XXII. Open Session It was moved by NOWIK and seconded by NOVAK to adjourn Open Session at 11:14 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat The motion carried. XXIII.

Adjournment It was moved by NOVAK and seconded by SPROAT to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Klint, Ko, Lampert, Novak, Nowik, Sproat The motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

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