School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Monday, February 4, 2008 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 6:30 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Carlton Evans, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith, Eileen Valfer.

II. Executive Session It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by SMITH to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to student residency, negotiations, litigation and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:40 p.m. At 7:35 p.m. it was moved by VALFER and seconded by GAULT SMITH to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.

III. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda Added to the consent agenda was a personnel handout and student residency issue. Removed from the consent agenda was a check to Summit Event Management in the amount of $6,763.75. V. Student Recognitions West students recognized were Joey Maman for community spirit, David Gould for athletics and Ana Radu for academics. North students recognized were Jimmy Bader for community spirit, Ben Rothschild for athletics and Oriana Kachochana for academics. VI. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 4, 2008 

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VII. Student Representative Comments Karina Mendez Keil said they will reschedule the invitation to Board to attend lunch during 6th period. A water awareness program will be held on 2/21 and a recycling system will be starting in February. VIII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. IX. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by VALFER to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $4,443,406.65. − Personnel ƒ Approve the employment of the following certified staff:

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NAME

POSITION/LOCATION

FTE

EFFECTIVE DATE

Keefe, Erin

Math – North

.2

1/22/08- 6/6/08

Approve employment of the following support staff effective 2/19/08: NAME

POSITION/LOCATION

SALARY

Bhanpuri, Rosamin

Executive Secretary/ Confidential Community Relations – District, 260 Days

$50,000/ yearly

Approve the following part-time temporary staff for the 2007-08 school year: NAME

POSITION/LOCATION

Block, Jason Ionescu, Diane Shareef, Muhammed

Theatre Assistant – North Library Assistant – West Lab Assistant – North

HOURLY RATE

$7.50 $7.50 $7.50

EFFECTIVE

2/5/08 2/5/08 2/5/08

Approve the following special education fitness coaches for the 2007-08 year: Berg, Margaret *Sykes, Clarence *Warner, Doyle Ernst, Sarah *Toupitsyna, Anna Williams, Angela McClure, Reginald * Indicates not a District 219 employee

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Accept the resignation of the following certified staff: NAME

POSITION LOCATION

EFFECTIVE DATE

Azcoitia, Maureen Heintz, John Hock, Carlton

Math – West English – North Math – North

June 13, 2008 June 13, 2008 June 13, 2008

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Approve the leave of absence for William Lowney, Teacher Aide – Special Education – OCLC for Continued Education – Unpaid effective 3/17-6/13/08.

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Approve the disciplinary action of 30 day suspension without pay for Employee Case #2008-12 and pending settlement agreement.

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Approve the change in retirement date for certified staff Louis Torres, Applied Science & Technology. Original retirement date of June 30, 2008 approved on 11/22/04. New retirement date is January 15, 2009.

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Approve the following certified staff leaves of absences for the 2008-09 school year:

NAME

POSITION

Buttitta, Kathleen Cross, Jennifer Delahanty, Seema DiVito, Brandy Garay, Rachael Goethals, Ann Gogerty, Colleen Graham, Michael Kantor, Dana Kaye, Amy Lewis, Michele Lichterman, Dena Miller, Timothy Mills, Jennifer Pak-Chwal, Lisa Petrakis, Larissa Pommerenke-Schneider, Kristin Protus-Edelstein, Cindy Rogers-Schultz, Megan Serino, Renee Splinter, Heidi Trachsel, Karen Tzortzis, Angela VanAlstin, Joyce Weatherington, Jody Weitzel, Monica Wright, Laura

Math – West English – North Math – West Special Education – North Foreign Language – West English – North Math - West English – North Psychologist - West Math – West English – West English – West Math – West Special Education – North Special Education – North Counselor – North Social Studies – North Science – West Special Education – North Social Studies – North Physical Education – West Special Education – West Social Studies – West Guidance – West English – West Social Worker - West English – North

Leave FTE

.6 1.0 .6 .2 1.0 .2 .4 .2 .2 .2 .2 .6 .4 .4 .4 .4 .2 .25 .2 .6 .2 .4 .4 .5 .4 .5 1.0

TYPE OF LEAVE

Family Care - Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Home Necessities – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care - Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care - Unpaid Family Care - Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care - Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care - Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid

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Approve the following teacher substitutes for the 2007-2008 year. Battutis, Margaret Mooney, Charles Patlak, Daniel

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Approve Maureen Relihan-Hantel as a clerical substitute for 2007-08 school year.

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Approve the following stipend positions for the 2007-2008 school year: NAME

SCHOOL

STIPEND POSITION

Keefe, Erin *Muresan, Alex (50%) *Espina, Samantha Makris, Georgia Costante, Richard Joshi, Ankur Swanson, Sharon Griffith,Ellen Austen, Christopher (50%) Hatzikostantis, Lynn (50%)

Niles North Niles North Niles North Niles North Niles North Niles North Niles West Niles West Niles West Niles West

Pom Pon Assistant Boys Tennis Assistant Girls Soccer Assistant Girls Soccer Assistant Softball Assistant Coach Student Association Breakfast Club Health and Wellness Club Sports Medicine Club Sports Medicine Club

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Minutes of 1/14/08 and amended 12/17/07, open and closed sessions. Student Trips ƒ For 26 West drumline and color guard members to attend the WGI Percussion Regionals in Indianapolis, Indiana on 2/29-3/1/08 at no cost to the District. ƒ For 35 West CDE/DECA members to attend the State Career Development Conference in Decatur on March 6-8, 2008 at a cost to the District of $9,317. ƒ For four Niles West Spectrum Yearbook members to attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention in New York, New York on March 20-22, 2008 at a cost to the District of $110. ƒ For 25 North WHO Club members to attend a spring break service trip in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 23-29, 2008 at no cost to the District. ƒ For 25 West Varsity Girls soccer players to attend the Moline High School Soccer Tournament in Moline, IL on April 25-26, 2008 at a cost to the District of $2,530.96. Budget Transfer of $50,000 to the appropriate Operations and Maintenance Fund expenditure accounts from the contingency account. Textbook Adoptions for the 07-08 School Year at no cost to the District. Email Archiving tool purchase at a cost not to exceed $11,340. Server Virtualization – approve the purchase of VMware Infrastructure Midsize Acceleration Kit which includes one-year software support from Heartland Technologies at a cost not to exceed $15,046. Approve the residency hearing officer’s report on Case 2008-14 and direct administration to takes steps discussed in closed session.

X. Superintendent’s Report Neil Codell spoke of the need to close school on 2/1 due to hazardous road conditions. He is enlisting the assistance of local legislators to help get approval of our driver education waiver applications. He is also working with the state on issues related to ELL students having to take the PSAE test in place of the IMAGE test. Niles North will perform at the Response Center Open House on 2/25. Judge Mulroy spoke last week at Fairview – there was good attendance. −

Principals’ Report Kaine Osburn said International Week takes place next week. They are going to have a roundtable discussion to expand this event beyond food and dance. There are five National Merit finalists – Susan Borkowski, Elizabeth Cohon, Andrew Goldfein, Jonathon Paul, and Jenny Zhou. The next Board meeting will take place at West in the Literacy Center. Bob Freeman said Colleen Barr is a National Merit finalist. Dave Curby received an award from the International Wresting Conference and will also be inducted in the Hall of Fame. The chess team is seeded Number 1 for state finals.

XI. Board Members’ Comments Jeff Greenspan said he is glad to learn of the expansion of International Week. Bob Silverman said he met with Model UN club students last week at a conference. He discovered that other schools have Model UN as part of their curriculum and our students say District 219 is not as competitive due to this fact. Mr. Silverman asked the administration to look into this issue.  

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XII. Board Committee Reports Jeff Greenspan said there was a Facility meeting last week with one related item on this evening’s agenda. They are moving along to make sure funds are spent appropriately. XIII. Business Niles Township ELL Newcomers’ Center Neil Codell said this proposal was put together by the Niles Township Superintendents Association. We are one of the largest growing communities for ELL students who come from other communities or are new to the country. Several areas in the state have these centers for immigrants. They are designed to acclimate parents to the school communities. When parents know what the school services are, it benefits their children. Jan Schakowsky’s office is working on getting a grant for this center. The center will offer support in ways that the school services do not encompass. Lynda Smith asked how the associated expenses will be shared. Neil Codell said an intergovernmental agreement will be put together to share the costs. The accounting will probably be done by District 68 since it is housed on their property. Mr. Silverman said after reviewing the proposal the center seems like more of an intervention for families and students. Eileen Valfer thinks this is a wonderful concept, likes the privacy issue and assisting immigrants that will make them comfortable in learning about their school systems. Neil Codell said the NTSA is working together on making this center work, and the costs for our District seem very fair. Jeff Greenspan said private funding can be solicited. Carlton Evans said he liked the idea and feels that this can expand to many different areas. It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by SMITH to direct the superintendent to enter into discussions for developing an Intergovernmental Agreement for a Niles Township ELL Newcomers’ Center. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.

Authorization to Engage Architects for Niles West High School Construction Projects Mr. Greenspan said this was discussed at the Facility meeting. The issue with spacing needs at West was never quite met through the 2000-2002 construction program. Now with developing the daycare center, six additional classrooms can easily and economically be provided. Mr. Osburn said the need is there now as space is very tight and this would also be the most cost effective and least disruptive way to get the needed space. The main office, pupil personnel services area and a student commons area have not been addressed and are things that need attention but can be done at a later date. The daycare would accommodate 24-28 children. A daycare provider has yet to be determined. Bob Silverman discussed demographics and projected reduced enrollment and questioned the necessity of these classrooms. Kaine Osburn said last year classroom usage was at 92%, whereas normally it runs around 80%. There are not enough classrooms to offer courses at various periods throughout the day. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 4, 2008 

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It was moved by KLINT and seconded by SMITH to authorize Legat Architects in conjunction with IHC, to develop specifications and manage the construction process for the construction of six additional classrooms and remodeling of three existing classrooms into our daycare center. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Bills – Summit Event Management Mr. Yeggy said he researched this bill and it is to cover soccer uniforms at Niles West. It was moved by SMITH and seconded by VALFER to authorize payment of the bill to Summit Event Management in the amount of $6,763.75. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.

XIV. Old Business There was no old business. XV. New Business There was no new business. XVI. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. XVII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests There was no correspondence or FOIA requests. XVIII. Adjournment It was moved by SMITH and seconded by KLINT to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.

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President

Secretary

Minutes approved March 3, 2008.

 

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