School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Monday, March 11, 2013 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: Sheri Doniger, Carlton Evans, Jeffrey Greenspan, Robert Silverman, Eileen Valfer. Absent: Ruth Klint, Lynda Smith II. Closed Session It was moved by VALFER and seconded by EVANS 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, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:35 p.m. III. Open Session 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, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. IV. Recall to Order Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:58 p.m. The Pledge was recited. V. Changes / Additions to the Agenda Added to the Consent Agenda were the Green Personnel Handout and Student Discipline Case No. 2013-S04. VI. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) No one asked to speak. VII. Student Representative Comments Niles West - Lyba Zia The Orchesis performance was phenomenal. DECA won State competition and 25 students qualified for Nationals in California. Niles West qualified for the IHSA State Science Fair competition and two finalists will be going to ISEF (International Science and Engineering Fair) in Phoenix in May. Upcoming events include an Art Show, Showcase of Bands, Festival of Orchestra and the Science Olympiad. Due to snow, Breakfast with the Board was canceled and is rescheduled for April 3. VIII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak.
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IX. 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, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the Consent Agenda were: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $8,567,130.42. − Personnel − Approved the following certified staff leave of absence for the 2013-2014 school year: POSITION/LOCATION TYPE OF LEAVE LEAVE FTE NAME Foster, Carrie Special Education – Central Family Care – Unpaid .2 Koch-Matalas, Amy Special Education – North Family Care – Unpaid 1/28/2013 – 1/16/2014 Protus-Edelstein, Science – West Family Care – Unpaid .25 Cindy .40 Rusk, Daniel Mathematics – West Family Care – Unpaid − Approved the resignation of the following certified staff: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE Zussman, Eva Mathematics / North 6/7/2013 Whitefield, Elliot Special Education / West 6/7/2013 − Approved the retirement of the following support staff: NAME POSITION Neitlich, Debbie Executive Secretary for Fine Arts/North
EFFECTIVE 6/30/2017
− Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for the 2012-13 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION RATE DATE Bhaila, Mustafa Textbook Center / North $8.25/Hr. 3/11/2013 Cardona, Emily Science Lab Assistant / West $8.25/Hr. 3/11/2013 Howe, George Weight Room / West $12.00/Hr. 6/10/2013 Textbook Center / North $8.25/Hr. 3/11/2013 Kreisheh, Maggie Oline, William Weight Room / West $12.00/Hr. 6/10/2013 Patel, Riyaben Main Office Student Asst. / West $8.25/Hr. 3/11/2013 Pusateri, Amanda Stagehand / West $8.25/Hr. 3/11/2013 Siroko, Josh Weight Room / West $12.00/Hr. 6/10/2013 Thai, Adam Main Office Student Clerk / West $8.25/Hr. 3/11/2013 Zafar, Bisma Textbook Center / North $8.25/Hr. 3/11/2013 Nissan, Ashour Textbook Center / North $8.25/Hr. 3/11/2013 −
Approved administrative and associate contracts for the following administrators for the 2013-2014 school year: NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE Babakhani, Antwan Dean of Students, 195 days $97,185.00 7/1/2013-6/30/2015 Brown, Henry Dean of Students, 195 days $106,253.40 7/1/2013-6/30/2015 Deeney, Joseph Legal Associate, 260 days $91,800.00 7/1/2013-6/30/2015 Edelson, Lisa Education to Career Coordinator, 152 $55,941.73 7/1/2013-6/30/2015 days $114,509.76 7/1/2013-6/30/2015 Frampton, John Niles Central Principal, 205 days Griffin, Kendall Assistant Principal for Operations, 260 $127,617.00 7/1/2013-6/30/2015 days Assistant Athletic Director, 260 days $69,647.89 7/1/2013-6/30/2015 Laux, Terri Lothian, Rebecca Director of Programming & Applications $109,350.52 7/1/2013-6/30/2015 Services, 260 days Maniscalco, Dominico Human Resource Generalist, 260 days $75,043.50 7/1/2013-6/30/2014
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Murphy, Edmund Orlove, Seth Pinkard, Michele Roloff, Anne
$138,947.89 $71,450.00 $62,914.50 $166,361.00
7/1/2013-6/30/2014 7/1/2013-6/30/2014 7/1/2013-6/30/2014 7/1/2013-6/30/2015
Rull, Kristine
Director of Foreign Language, 205 days Aquatics Director, 260 days Payroll Coordinator, 260 days Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, 260 days Chief Financial Officer, 260 days
$169,950.00
7/1/2013-6/30/2015
Stephenson, Joaquin Tinsley, Alana Vogler, Dale
Director of Physical Welfare, 205 days Associate Dean, 260 days Director of Human Resources, 260 days
$105,000.00 $59,000.00 $140,143.00
7/1/2013-6/30/2015 7/1/2013-6/30/2014 7/1/2013-6/30/2015
Walls, Lanee Wojtulewicz, Megan
Director of Special Education, 205 days Associate Dean, 260 Days
$112,530.00 $75,000.00
7/1/2013-6/30/2015 7/1/2013-6/30/2014
− Approved the employment of the following support staff for the 2012-2013 school year: POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE NAME Kaczynski, Erik Para Math– P1 / Step 1, 186 days 1.0 3/18/2013 − Approved the following support staff leave of absence for the 2013-2014 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION TYPE OF LEAVE LEAVE FTE Karottu, Aby Paraprofessional, Special Ed / West Continued Education 1.0 (first semester only) − Approved the following employment actions: CASE # DISCIPLINARY ACTION 2013-E02 Suspension without pay one (1) day 2013-E03 Suspension without pay two (2) days
EFFECTIVE 3/13/2013 3/13&14/2013
− Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2012-2013 school year: NILES WEST NAME Boys Soccer, Assistant *Porter, Christine (.25) Girls Basketball, Assistant *Anderson, Chamissa (.25) Science Olympiad, Assistant Crowe, Kevin (.5) *Indicates not a District 219 employee −
Approved the employment of the following substitute teacher for the 2012-2013 school year: Nissenberg, Heather
− Approved the Minutes of the February 11, 2013 Board of Education Meeting-Open and Closed sessions. − Student Discipline Case No. 2013-S03 Accepted the hearing officer’s report and approved the Stay of Recommendation to Expel providing the student attends Ombudsman until the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Student is not allowed on the premises of grounds of either Niles West or Niles North High Schools. − Student Discipline Case No. 2013-S04 Accepted the hearing officer’s report and approved the Stay of Recommendation to Expel providing the student attends Ombudsman through two calendar years and obtains enough credits to graduate. Student is not allowed on the premises of grounds of either Niles West or Niles North High Schools. − Donation Accepted the monetary donation of $500 from Chess-Ed for the Niles West Chess Team. − Proposed FY14 Budget Calendar Authorized the Business Office to begin preparation of the FY2014 budget in tentative form and adopted the Proposed FY2014 Budget Calendar as presented, subject to any changes in Board meeting dates. − Sungard Pentamation Upgrade Authorized the purchase of the Pentamation Systems eFinance Plus at a cost not to exceed $40,626. Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2013
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− Extended Warranty for Dell Servers – March 2013 Authorized the purchase of Extended Warranty for Dell Servers at a cost not to exceed $27,657.25. X. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta announced that the second town Hall Meeting would be held at 7 pm on Wednesday, March 13. This would be the Superintendent’s Finance Address to the community. School Fees would also be addressed. The third town hall meeting will take place on Thursday, April 4 at 7 pm. The topic is Raising Teens? We’ve
got Answers.
Principals’ Report Dr. McTague highlighted athletics and fine arts events. He stated that Dan Horyn was chosen for the MIT Inspirational teacher award. Mr. Osburn gave updates on academics, athletics and fine arts. He invited everyone to attend Sing Strong, an international a cappella group, to perform and conduct workshops. He then highlighted Lyba Zia for being chosen as a Moose Youth for Illinois winner participating in national competition. XI. Board Members’ Comments Mr. Greenspan and Dr. Doniger presented at the Green Schools Conference. The video used for their presentation was shown. Mr. Evans said Breakfast with the Board at Niles North was great, he got to tour the building and watched the basketball team. Mr. Silverman also attended Breakfast with the Board at Niles North and was very impressed with the questions and conversation. He also stated the Niles West play, The Importance of being Earnest, was great. XII. Board Committee Reports Policy Committee: Dr. Doniger stated there was a first and second reading being presented. Facility Committee: Mr. Greenspan stated items under discussion are traffic study at Niles West, the Observatory which is on tonight’s agenda and the development of a new five-year capital plan. XIII. Business − Policy and Procedural Changes – 2nd Reading It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by EVANS to approve the Policy and Procedural changes presented for second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the second reading: Number Name 2:20 Powers and Duties of the Board of Education 2:20-E Exhibit: Waiver and Modification Request Process 2:125 Board Member Expenses 2:260-AP Administrative Procedure: Guidelines for Investigating Complaints and Allegations of Misconduct 2:260-AP1 Administrative Procedure: Nondiscrimination Coordinator and Complaint Manager 4:60-AP1 Administrative Procedure: Purchases 5:280 Duties and Qualifications 6:60 Curriculum Content 6:280-AP3 Administrative Procedure: Grading Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2013
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6:310-E5 7:20 7:50-E1 7:180 7:180-AP1 (NEW) 7:325-E3 7:340 7:340-AP 7:340-E1 7:340-E2 7:340-E3 7:340-E4 7:340-E5 7:340-AP2 (NEW) 7:340-AP2,E1 (NEW) 8:40-AP2
Exhibit: Off-Campus Research Authorization Harassment of Students Prohibited Exhibit: Birth Certificate Affidavit Preventing Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment Administrative Procedure: Mandatory Reporting of Hazing Exhibit: Fund-Raising Final Accounting and Evaluation Report Student Records Administrative Procedure: School Student Records Exhibit: Notice to Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and Students of Their Rights Concerning a Student’s School Records Exhibit: Consent for Release of Student Records Exhibit: Using a Photograph or Video Recording of a Student Exhibit: Parent Letter on Release of Student Information to the Military Exhibit: Parent Letter on Release of Student Information to Postsecondary Educational Institutions Administrative Procedure: Storage and Destruction of School Student Records Exhibit: Letter Containing Schedule for Destruction of School Student Records Administrative Procedures: Admission to Athletic Events
− Policy and Procedural Changes – 1st Reading Discussion ensued regarding changing the grade point system from eight points to four points. Mr. Jerry Pope, District 219’s National College Advisor, explained that using the eight point system has been detrimental to our students applying for college admission as the colleges and universities use the four point system and do not understand the eight point system. His presentation clarified the reason for the requested change. He also explained that the plan is to start recalculating all student grades on the four point scale beginning next year. − Technology Purchase for Board Goal #3-Class of 2017 Mr. Ballard, District 219’s Chief Technology Officer, stated that in accordance with the Board of Education’s third goal, Anywhere/Anytime Learning to engage students in anywhere/anytime learning by providing laptop computers to expand their learning opportunities. He highlighted the reasons for having all students using the same device. The Technology Department reviewed and tested specifications of several different mobile devices and recommends the Samsung Chromebook. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GREENSPAN to approve the purchase of Samsung Chromebooks and bags for a total cost not to exceed $291,250. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. − Observatory at Niles West It was moved by VALER and seconded by DONGIER to approve the construction of an observatory at Niles West during the summer of 2013, contingent upon the donation of $70,000 from community member John Slater. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. XIV. Old Business There was no old business. XV. New Business There was no new business. Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2013
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XVI. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) No one asked to speak. XVII. Information Items: − Freedom of Information Act Requests There were no requests for information. − The Monthly Financial Report was reviewed. XVIII. Adjournment It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
President
Secretary
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