School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Monday, September 12, 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 6:45 p.m. Board Members present at roll call: Sheri Doniger, Carlton Evans, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith. 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, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:50 p.m. Board Member Eileen Valfer arrived at 7:30 p.m. III. Open Session At 8:05 p.m. it was moved by DONIGER and seconded by EVANS 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 8:15 p.m. The Pledge was recited. V. Changes / Additions to the Agenda Added to the Consent Agenda was the green personnel handout. VI. Public Hearing on the 2011-12 Budget It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to open the public hearing on the FY2012 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 matter of the FY2012 Final Budget. It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to close the public hearing on the FY2012 Final Budget. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye:

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Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. VII. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) No one asked to speak. VIII. Student Representative Comments Eva Dubuvoy, a senior student government member represented Niles North as the Student Board Representative for this meeting. She stated the year was starting out well with the new lunch provider, OrganicLife, everyone loves. They are enjoying the food and the daily options. The students like the new cell phone rules at West and the construction of the new plaza looks great. She said the 9/11 Ceremony at North was moving and the students sold little fire helmets as a fund raiser for the families of the 9/11 victims raising $100. Homecoming at North will be the week of September 26th, with the football game on Friday, September 30th and the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 1st. Cody Lefkowitz, this year’s Student Board Representative for Niles West, reported that the school year was off to a great start with the new food service provider, OrganicLife, that everyone loves. He also liked the new rules in place for cell phone usage. He said the Homecoming theme at West this year is Neon Lights. He stated that a student from West was asked to give a speech on 9/11 by the Skokie Fire Department. IX. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. X. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. Abstaining: Smith The motion carried: Included in the consent agenda were: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $8,993,178.10. − Personnel − Approved the employment of the following certified staff for the 2011-2012 school year: POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE NAME Smith, Jessica Special Education – MA15 / Step 1 .6 8/29/2011 DiZillo, Joseph Special Education – BA / Step 2 From .6 to 1.0 8/29/2011

(previously approved 5/9/11)

− Approved the employment of the following support staff for the 2011-2012 school year: NAME POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE Bahi, Michael One-on-one Paraprofessional, Special 1.0 8/22/2011 Education - P1 / Step 1, 186 days Cejovic, Milutin Paraprofessional, Math 1.0 8/22/201 P1 / Step 2, 186 days Crowe, Kevin Paraprofessional, RTI 1.0 8/22/201 P1 / Step 1, 186 days Paraprofessional, English 1.0 8/22/201 Gragnani, Anthony P1 / Step 2, 186 days Ho, Ellen Paraprofessional, Math 1.0 9/12/2011 P1 / Step 1, 186 days Paraprofessional, Behavioral Adjustment Center 1.0 9/12/2011 Naatz, Timothy

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Stefl, Camilla

Stephany, Kerstin

(BAC), P1 / Step 6, 188 days Paraprofessional, RTI P1 / Step 7, 186 days

From Guidance Secretary A / North – S2, Step 2, 260 days (previously approved 5/24/10) One-on-one Paraprofessional, Special Education-P1/Step4, 186 days

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9/12/2011

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9/12/2011

− Approved the employment of the following paid intern for the 2011-2012 school year: POSITION/LOCATION SALARY EFFECTIVE NAME Rouse, Lynnika Pre-doctoral Psychology Intern / Central $16,000/Yr. 8/22/2011 − Approved the resignation of the following certified staff: POSITION/LOCATION NAME Fabbri, Kristen Special Education / North

FTE 1.0

− Approved the resignation of the following support staff: POSITION/LOCATION NAME Jarc, Ashley Paraprofessional, Special Education / North Fajerstein, Sasha Paraprofessional, Math / North Nageeb, Samiyah One-on-One Paraprofessional, Special Education / North

EFFECTIVE 8/31/2011 FTE 1.0 1.0 1.0

EFFECTIVE 8/22/2011 8/22/2011 9/6/2011

− Approved the following unpaid leave of absence for the 2011-12 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION TYPE OF LEAVE Baldwin, Lisa Paraprofessional, Special Education / North Necessities of the Home – Unpaid 8/22 – 11/9/2011 −

Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for the 2011-12 school year: POSITION/LOCATION RATE DATE NAME Andritsakis, Eleni Human Resources / District $14.00/Hr. 9/12/2011 Benjamin, Sarah Athletics and IRC / North $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Choute, Bedline Textbook Center / North $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Curry, Gunnar Athletics / North $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 David, Diala IRC / North $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Fontillas, Jacqueline Security/Residency / North $16.00/Hr. 9/12/2011 Gordon, Jeff Attendance Advocate / North $20.00/Hr. 9/12/2011 Grossman, Michael Attendance Monitor / West $16.00/Hr. 8/23/2011 Kamal, Zareen Lab Assistant Science / West $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Kando, Emmanuel Line Judge, Athletics / North $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Matesi, Marissa Equipment Manager Assistant / North $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Medina, Esperanza Lab Assistant Science / West $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Moy, Brandon Lab Assistant Science / West $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Patel, Gopi Lab Assistant Science / West $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Paulson, Alissa 600 Hour Visual Asst, Special Ed/ North $16.00/Hr. 9/14/2011 Rodriguez, Briana Athletics and IRC / North $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Rosen, Eric Photographer, Athletics / North $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011 Shah, Parth Lab Assistant, Science / West $8.25/Hr. 9/12/2011

− Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2011-2012 school year: NILES WEST NAME Cheerleading, Assistant Coach *Cooley, Kandice Cheerleading, Assistant Coach Davis, Kim Ignition Alegnani, Ann (.66) Ignition Kracht, Hope (.66) Ignition Lipka, Jackie (.66) Ticket Manager Gragnani, Lucy Play 2, Other Branahl, Amy

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Girls Gymnastics, Assistant Coach Girls Gymnastics, Assistant Coach Amnesty International Sponsor Skateboard Club Sponsor Chess, Assistant Vocal Jazz, Assistant Strength Coordinator Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Sponsor Service Organization, Director Service Organization, Assistant Urban Exploration Sponsor Art Club Sponsor Indo-Pak Sponsor Marching Band, Drill Freshman Class Sponsor Sophomore Class Sponsor Health and Wellness Sponsor Health and Wellness Sponsor Softball, Assistant Coach

Batista, Adrian (.5) Foerch, Pam (.5) Carrow, Nicole Spiwak, Michael (.5) Boll, Michael Branahl, Amy *Oline, William Conroy, Michael (.5) Dunham, Lisa (.5) Dunham, Lisa (.5) Wismer, Barbara (.5) Wismer, Barbara Patel, Tapan Koch, William Michael Costante, Richard Patel, Tapan Bower, Margaret (.5) Pauley, Tina (.5) Odell, Kathryn

NILES NORTH Debate, Assistant Coach Creative Cooking Club Sponsor School Chest Sponsor Model UN Sponsor Model UN Sponsor Girls Indoor Track, Assistant Coach Girls Outdoor Track, Assistant Coach Indo-Pak Sponsor Academic Bowl, Assistant Anime Sponsor Paintball Sponsor Dodgeball Sponsor Ultimate Frisbee Sponsor Science Olympiad, Assistant Vocal Jazz, Assistant Girls Outdoor Track, Assistant Girls Indoor Track, Assistant

NAME *Vellayappan, Arjun (.5) Meyer, Deborah (.5) Haberl, James (.25) Skelton, Molly (.5) Puglisi, Daniel (.5) Zwikel, Amy Zwikel, Amy Shah, Ravi (.5) Ingraham, Heather Bennett, Nick Trerotola, Mark Iafrate, Stephanie Utter, Michael Thompson, Scott *Lachey, Kathryn Fitzpatrick, John Fitzpatrick, John

*Indicates not a District 219 employee

*Indicates not a District 219 employee

− Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year: Arora, Sandhya Bancroft, Kevin Biabani, Qazi Burdein, Dmitry DeWald, Renee Ingratta, Salavator Michael, Amy Mucha, Michael Oline, William Paulson, alissa Vinson, Brandon Weiss, Aaron − Approved the employment of the following clerical substitutes for the 2011-2012 school year: Birndorf, Robin Gonzalez, Danielle

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Stephany, Kerstin − Approved the employment of the following Swift Aquatics staff for the 2011-2012 school year: NAME POSITION RATE DATE *Peterson, Andrew Coach $15.00/Hr. 9/12/2011 *Twillie, Manuel Coach $15.00/Hr. 9/12/2011 − Approved the release of the following support staff: NAME POSITION/LOCATION Bartlett, Charlene Secretary, Deans Office / North

FTE 1.0

EFFECTIVE 9/12/2011

− Approved the minutes of the August 15, 2011 Board of Education meeting both open and closed sessions. − Obsolete Textbook Donation Approved the donation of obsolete textbooks, Consumer Education and Economics and World Geography & Cultures to Bookfriends International, NFP who will send them to African countries for use in their schools. There will be no cost to the Board in working with Bookfriends International, NFP. − Textbook Adoption Approved the adoption of new textbooks for science (Science Explorer Life Science) and English (Journey of the Sparrows, A step from Heaven and Ask me Know Questions) for an anticipated total cost of $10,036.65. XI. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta talked about the evacuation at the Skokie Skirmish game due to lightening being well handled. She stated that the District was awarded a grant amounting to almost $1 million for technology. Kendall Griffin, Assistant Principal for Operations at Niles West was appointed the Illinois Student Assistance Commission by Governor Quinn. She announced that Dr. Doniger was named one of the top twenty-five women in dentistry. − Principals’ Report − Niles West Mr. Osburn introduced some members of the newly formed Debate Parents groups. Julie Noparstak thanked the Board and administration for hiring Mr. Eric Oddo who has designed an outstanding Debate program. Swati Trivedi, the President of the Debate Parents stated she appreciated the magnificent debate program highlighting that not all students are athletes. Daniel Lazar, a parent and former Niles West graduate talked about the depth and speed of understanding that this public speaking program fosters.

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Mr. Osburn continued by stating that the opening of the school year went smoothly. He stated he received great feedback from the community on the grand opening of the Athletic Gymnasium on September 2nd. Freshmen Orientation went well and Parent Night was the best attended ever. Niles West football team defeated Maine West, the golf team is tied for 1st place in the CSL South, boys’ soccer has won some big games and girls’ volleyball has a 10-3 start. There is a faculty art show at the Skokie Library with some of our teachers and teachers from our elementary and middle schools represented. The Fine Arts department is presenting House of Blue Leaves from September 22-24 in the Black Box Theatre. He also stated that the Niles West student who was asked to speak on 9/11 was in fact Cody Lefkowski, our student board representative. Niles North Niles North was presented the first ever Excellence in Science School Award which recognizes excellence in science instruction across a school with all members fully engaged. The award was presented by ISTA Past Presdient, Gwen Pollock and Rita Januszky. Being honored were Suzy Trzaskus and members of the critical mass team; Mike Beeftink, Christine Camel, Ingrid Erickson, Brad Greenspan, John Kretsos, Lisa McKenna, Gina Milanesio, Conrad Musleh, Jacki Naughton, Scott Reed and R.J. Thielsen.

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Dr. McTague stated how proud he was of his Science Department and stated they would be recognized at the Friday Pep Assembly. He said he was very happy with the way the plaza looked and the stadium looks beautiful. Five Hundred families came out to celebrate the Skokie Skirmish. Fine Arts presented God of Carnage and the students did a great job. He stated 100 faculty members and students took part in the 9/11 ceremony and student government raised $100 for families of the 9/11 victims. Dr. Ryan mentioned that the senior class was only in 2nd grade when 9/11 occurred. Senior college night was being held on Wednesday, Names Assembly is scheduled for October 4th and 50 students came out for Debate. XII. Board Members’ Comments Mr. Greenspan stated he attended the Athletic Gymnasium opening and how great it was for the athletes to come back. He met Bart Connor’s father, who is in the concrete business and showed him the STEM lab which happened to have a experiment on concrete in progress. Mr. Silverman stated he also attended the opening of the Athletic Gymnasium and through everything was first class. The play, God of Carnage was a good family play on parenting, etc. He stated he has always attended plays at Niles North but has formed a group of people that now attend plays at Niles West and get together to discuss them. He stated the students are loving the new food from OrganicLife which is healthier and less expensive. He also attended the Skokie Skirmish and thought the evacuation due to lightening went very smoothly and the stadium itself looked fantastic. He said that while he often talks about raising the “W” flag, he does not mean it just for sports and we could be raising it every single day for such things as the Science award just presented to Niles North. Dr. Doniger stated she was really excited about the new food service provider and that for $2.25 the students can get a great lunch. Dr. Gatta stated she was pleased that money can now be put on student ID’s online and thanked Dr. Doniger and Mr. Ballard. Mr. Evans thanked everyone for their support during his recovery from surgery. XIII. Board Committee Reports Facility Committee: Mr. Greenspan stated a meeting would be scheduled soon and that the generator at North was not operating properly. The Aquatic center is at the top of the Facility Committee’s list. Policy Committee: Dr. Doniger stated that a meeting would be held but has not yet been scheduled. EDRED: Mr. Evans stated that he would be attending the first EDRED Committee meeting scheduled for September 26th. XIV. Business Ms. Susan Husselbee, Director of Fiscal Services stated that the FY12 Final budget in comparing Operating Expense Per Pupil (OEPP) budget to budget is trending down with only a 1.75% increase. Mr. Silverman stated he would like to see the OEPP remain flat but he was very proud that the rate of growth for the OEPP is trending down while still increasing opportunities for students. He also mentioned that a new tax calculator is available on our website that lets residents input their portion of taxes paid to D219 and it details how the money is spent. − FY 12 Final Budget It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by EVANS to approve the FY12 Final Budget. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried:

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− Summer Algebra Results (Discussion) The Summer Algebra results highlighting student growth was reviewed and discussed. Dr. Roloff stated that it had a high rate of success. A video presentation prepared by the Math Department was viewed. XV. Old Business There was no old business. XVI. New Business There was no new business. XVII. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) No one asked to speak XVIII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests There were no FOIA requests. XIX. Information Items − School Day Survey to be sent to staff and parents and administered to students was reviewed. XX. Board Committee Reports XXI. Closed Session At 10:05 p.m. it was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT 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, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The Board returned to Closed Session at 10:10 p.m. XXII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. with no further action taken.

President

Secretary

Approved October 3, 2011

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