School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Monday, August 15, 2011 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 6:45p.m. Board Members Present at roll call: Sheri Doniger, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith, Eileen Valfer. Board Members Absent: Carlton Evans. II. Closed Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT 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, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:50 p.m. III. Open Session At 8:00 p.m. it was moved by VALFER and seconded by SMITH to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. IV. Recall to Order Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. The Pledge was recited. V. Changes / Additions to the Agenda Added to the Consent Agenda was the green personnel handout. Added to Business was a motion to reduce the number of days of suspension for Case No. 2011-E04. VI. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) No one asked to speak VII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried:

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Included in the Consent Agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $3,439,159.89. − Personnel − Approved the employment of the following certified staff for the 2011-2012 school year: POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE NAME Thompson, Scott Science - BA / Step 2 1.0 8/22/2011 Lindberg, Ryan Science – BA / Step 1 1.0 8/22/2011 − Approved the following certified leave of absence for the 2011-2012 school year: POSITION/LOCATION TYPE OF LEAVE LEAVE FTE NAME Widdes, Jason Science / North Family Care – Unpaid 100% − Approved the following certified unpaid leave of absence for the 2011-2012 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION TYPE OF LEAVE LEAVE FTE Barnett, Christopher Science / North Necessities of the home 9/14/2011 (one day) – Unpaid Orloske, Tanya Foreign Languages / Child Rearing – Unpaid 12/12 -23/2011 – North (two weeks) − Approved the release of the following support staff” POSITION/LOCATION NAME Brown, Laquita Paraprofessional, Behavioral Adjustment Center (B.A.C) / North − Approved the retirement of the following certified staff: NAME POSITION/LOCATION Medland, Mark Counselor / West Kolze, Richard Applied Science and Technology / West

FTE 1.0

EFFECTIVE 8/15/2011

EFFECTIVE 6/2017 6/2017

− Approved the employment of the following support staff for the 2011-2012 school year: POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE NAME Adamovic, Kelly Secretary, Literacy Center 1.0 8/22/2011 S2 / Step 2, 186 days Jones, Clarence Paraprofessional, Special Education 1.0 8/22/2011 P1 / Step 1, 186 days Paraprofessional, One-on-One, 1.0 8/22/2011 Karottu, Aby Special Education - P1 / Step 1, 186 days 8/22/2011 1.0 Paraprofessional, One-on-One, Odell, Kathryn Special 8/22/2011 1.0 Education – P1/Step 1, 186 Days Shah, Ravi Paraprofessional, RTI P1 / Step 1, 186 days Williamson, Margaret 1.0 9/2/2011 Nurse (RN) - P3 / Step 3, 186 days −

Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for the 2011-12 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION RATE DATE Spreitzer, Kathy Fine Arts / West $27.92/Hr. 8/22/2011 Gallo, Michael Security / North $16.00/Hr. 8/15/2011 Collins, Heather Security / West $16.00/Hr. 8/15/2011

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Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2011-2012 school year: NILES WEST NAME Football Assistant Coach *Burbach, Matthew (.66) Cheerleading Head Coach *Olsen, Jessica Debate Assistant Coach *Bancroft, Kevin (.5) Debate Assistant Coach *Buntin, Jeff (.5) Special Olympiad Sponsor Kennedy, Shaun NILES NORTH NAME

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Wrestling Head Coach Special Olympiad Sponsor Wrestling Assistant Coach Wrestling Assistant Coach Impact Sponsor Impact Sponsor

*Albandia, Christopher Bluestein, Juliet Lindberg, Ryan *Young, Ronald (.75) Pape, Jennifer Topham, Matthew

*Indicates not a District 219 employee −

Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year: Adolphson, Thomas Ahrendt, Mary Ahlman, Annaliisa Aivaz, Joseph M. Altman, Michael Anderitsakis, Eleni Apostolas, Montie Artinian, Ms. Talin Baker, Scott Baltutis, Margaret Bassrawi, Sharon Beem, Pat Bloom, Franklin Bourgart, Elizabeth Bowman, Natacha Brock, Kelley Bruesch, Andrea Brzeski, Walter Buttermore, Michele Byrne, Kristen Carey, Sharon Carr, Ray Carrow, Nicole Castellanos, Jessica Chan, Han-Fen Chandrathil, Kurian Cheema, Hassan Coaker, Lloyd Cohen, Muriel Coleman, Donald Curtis, Jan Dahlberg, Kathy Daniels, Margaret Davis, Gary Debartolo, Sandra Dhamer, Jerry DiMaria, Ann DiZillo, Joseph Donnelly, Erin Domenz, Meryldine Edsey, Mary Eichler, Heidi Elsberg, Larry Espel, Ann Ewald, Norman

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Fazelian, Eidan Fingerman, Ruth Fink, Harvey Franz, Helen Frazin, Lora Gagne, Gail Garcia, Antoino Garry, Cheryl Genge, Lawrence George, Steven Gierke, Gregg Gleicher, Josh Golata, John Gold, Sally Goldberg, Amy Goldberg, Fred Goldrich, Jean Goldsmith, Barbara Gomberg, Lawrence Gonzalez, Amy Gotta, Marie Grajewski, David Green, Caryn Grogan, Josh Grefenson-Rieger, Ava Grossman, Michael Halliday, Valentina Handley, Ann Marie Heinrich, Timothy Heitz, John Helton, Katlin Hesser, Sarell Hillier, Leanne Hirsch, Robert Hoffman, Michael Holzman, Jerrold Horton, Jane Houpis, Candace Howe, George Hoyt, Steven Hurley, Richard Ibrahim, Romeo Isaacs, Anthony Iverson,Shoncerrea

Jamali, Toorun Kalom, Miller Kalway, Evan Katzman, Brian Kavesh, David Kazarian, Mary Keenan, Paul King, Andrew Klebba, Marvin Koontz, Rosalie Krahl, William Kramer, Steven Krebs, Corinne Latessa, Diane Lambach, Ruth Lasser, Alicia Levin, Lisa Levin, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Richard Loughran, Madeline Lovera, Adrian Maholland, Michael Marati, Preetham Marks, Toba Marshall, David Merver, Sally Matheu, Jeff McCollough, Susan McEnery, Elizabeth McMahon, Tom Merkle, Ted Mitchell, Kevin Moffett, Michael Monroy, Barbara Montcalm, Keith Morley, Barbara Mormolstein, Jason Mui, Mary Jane Musachia, Jerrlyb Nagelvoort, Mark Nathan, Frank Nelson, Matthew Oberschelp, Deborah O’Brien, Robert O’Connor, Lawrence

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O’Donnell, Patrick O’Donnell, Rebecca Olsen, Jessica O'Reilly, Bernadette Orbach, Shelley Ori, Mark Page, William Panicker, Anna Patel, Tapan Patlak, Daniel Patterson, Mary Paul, Mr. Leslie Pazin, Matina Peters, Albert Perez, Jorge Peroussanova, Polina Pomagier, Philip Ponzetti, Patricia Poskozim, Joyce Poznansky, Steve Przekota, John Puccini, Stacey Reamer, Dan Reif, Brian Reif, Kristen Rheinstrom, Deborah −

Richman, Reggie Riley, Thomas Rojas, Paul Rose, Nancy Ruken, Martin Sackett, Janice Sass, Roger Sawosko, Walter Schiel, Joan Schiel, John Scott, Roslyn Senesac, Frances Shaman, Craig Sheinfeld, Shifra Shepstone, Margaret Shermach, William Sherry, Sarah Sherwin, Robert Silverman, Lauren Silverman, Lisa Skintges, Jill Smith, Jessica Solotke, David Soopocy, Michael Sroga, Ashley Stebbings,Jason

Stickels, Nancy Stromberg, Kim Sullivan, Patrick Teister, James Treotola, Mark Tharps, Terrance Timmel, Richard Torres, Louis Uy, Reginald Vahey, James Vanderporten, Kevin Voit, Margaret Wagner, James Walsh, Kathleen Warren, Evelyn Wehman, Colin Weinstein, Paul Weiss, Donald Welstein, Jaclyn Whalen, Angela Willert, Peter Wehman, Colin Wu, Britany Zacharia, Danny Ziubrzynski, Stan Zohn, Jeni

Approved the employment of the following clerical substitutes for the 2011-2012 school year: Lloyd, Karen Abbassi, Saba Andritsakis, Eleni Maggio, Julie Argropoulos, Anna Mei, Annette Bower, Phyllis Mei, Jennifer Campbell, Michael Michael, Amy Miller, Lori Chipkin, Shelley Dandarypen, Lisa Murillo, Frank Dodson, Lisa O'Connell, Gerry O’Malley, Rita Drachenberg, Jessica Erickson, Judith Orihuela, Joanna Fontillas, Jacqueline Parsill, Christine Frazier, Linda Perez, Maria Gallegos, Angela Sackett, Janice Gliebe, Carla Shemroske, Dominique Gunchick, Rosamarie Speciale, Raquel Henrici, Anni Sporina, Beverly Simon, Joan Horton, Jane Vantilburg, Carmen Kosovich, Corie Wilson, Mildred Kruckmeyer, Ann Kruszynski, Sherri Youkhana, Khanna Kudlik, Donna Zussman, Beverly Lee, Hyunju

− Approved the Minutes of the July 25, 2011 Board of Education Meeting, Open and Closed Sessions.

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− Awarded the contract for the purchase of Polar Cardio GX Systems, Transmitters and Accessories to Polar Electro, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $57,833.90 − Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of Services from Select NTDSE 807 Special Education Staff for a total cost of $198,603. − Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of Certain Special Education Services from NTDSE 807 at a cost of $60,092 per student for a total cost of $961,472. − Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta emphasized our partnership with the Skokie Chamber of Commerce and showed a video produced by them which highlighted all our wonderful resources and District 219’s great reputation as a huge benefit to living in Skokie. The video also highlighted our five Board goals. She said she was looking forward to an exciting new school year with administrators already returning and teachers returning on August 22nd. − Principals’ Report − Niles North Dr. McTague gave an update on the construction which included the plaza in front of the school and replacing much concrete with green space, door replacements and the weight room. The athletic fields are ready for fall sports and everyone is looking forward to the annual Skokie Skirmish scheduled for September 3rd. He mentioned Freshmen Orientation and Parent night scheduled for Thursday, August 18th. He stated that the Theater students performed “Hide and Seek” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. − Niles West Mr. Osburn talked about construction at Niles West which included the south lobby and new lights over the field which will be in place for the first game. He highlighted the September 2nd grand opening of the Athletic Training Facility which includes a visit from Bart Connor, a Niles West Alumnus and Olympic medalist along with John Burkel a former Niles West Gymnastic coach. West is holding there Freshmen Orientation on Thursday as well followed by a movie and parents’ night. He stated that fall sports and marching band have started and the Fine Arts students will be performing “House of Blues” in the Blackbox theatre. Board Members’ Comments Mrs. Klint talked about the School Day Survey which has been sent to parents, students and staff. Board Committee Reports There were no committee reports. Business − Employee Discipline Case No. 2011-E04. It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to revise the employee suspension from three days to one day. Voting Aye: Doniger,Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. Voting Nay: Smith. The motion carried. − Policy & Procedural Changes – 2nd Reading It was moved by DONIGER and seconded KLINT by to adopt the Policy & Procedures as presented for second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Policies and Procedures approved at second reading are: Number Name 6:235-AP4 (NEW) Administrative Procedure: District 219 Provided Netbook Agreement

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XIII. Old Business There was no old business. XIV. New Business There was no new business. XV. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) No one asked to speak. XVI. Correspondence and FOIA Requests Mr. O’Malley reported that two FOIA requests had been received and addressed. One was regarding escrow funds and bonds and the other for contractor information for work performed at Niles North. XVII. Information Items − The Financial Report for July was reviewed. XVIII. Closed Session It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to adjourn to a second closed session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining issues with a possible return to open session if action is needed. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The Board returned to Closed Session at 8:30 p.m. XIX. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. with no further action taken.

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