School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Monday, May 18, 2009
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 7:10 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sheri Doniger, Carlton Evans, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith, Eileen Valfer. II. Executive Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by EVANS to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to student discipline, negotiations and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed to closed session at 7:10 p.m. At 7:55 p.m. it was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by SMITH to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. III. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:56 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda Removed from the consent agenda was Meeting the Requirements of State Law on Internet Safety which will be discussed under business. Added to the consent
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agenda was a personnel handout minus two items which will be discussed and possible action taken after second closed session. V. SuperStar Awards Students recognized from North were Ari Kravetz and Lori Panosyan for community spirit, Peter Rosenmeyer for academics and Terry Turner for athletics. West students recognized were Andre Chen‐Young for athletics, Karissa Moy for academics and Nimra Elahi for community spirit. VI. FCCLA Award Winners Students and staff that participated in the recent state competition were present and explained the category they participated in and awards they received. VII. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. VIII. .Student Representative Comments Danielle Butbul spoke of upcoming events at North. Amy Amin talked of recent happenings at West. IX. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. X. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by EVANS to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $5,470,471.08. − Personnel •
Approve the employment of support staff Alan Georges as Tutor/English Language Learner – North, P1‐Step 1, 186 days for the 2009‐2010 school year effective August 24, 2009.
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Approve employment of the following certified staff for the 2009‐10 school year effective August 24, 2009: NAME Acuna, Michelle Ahearn, Caroline Edison, William Eichler, Heidi Fahy, Mary Iafrate, Stephanie Statema, William Trerotola, Mark
POSITION/LOCATION Student Assistance Program Coordinator ‐ West, MA‐Step 7 Foreign Language/German – West, BA‐Step 1 Special Education – North, MA‐Step 1 Science – North, BA+15‐Step 2 Social Studies – North, BA‐Step 3 English – West , BA‐Step 4 Science – North & West, BA‐Step 2 Special Education – North, MA‐Step 1
FTE 1.0 .8 1.0 1.0 .6 1.0 1.0 .8
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Approve employment of Amy Horwitz as Psychology intern‐Niles Central for the 2009‐2010 school year at a yearly salary of $16,000 effective 8/24/09.
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Approve termination of support staff Michael Parker and Jessica Smith, One‐on‐One Teacher Assistant/Special Education – North effective 6/10/09.
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Accept the resignation of the following support staff effective 6/10/09.
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NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
Galpern, Melissa Trerotola, Mark
Teacher Assistant/Math ‐ West Teacher Assistant/Special Education ‐ North
1.0 1.0
Approve the retirement of the following certified staff: NAME
POSITION LOCATION
EFFECTIVE DATE
Condon, Angela Goodfriend, Carole
Librarian – North Social Studies – West
June 2013 June 2013
Approve the retirement of the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
EFFECTIVE DATE
Tackes‐Sokol, Patricia Frontzak, Pamela
Executive Secretary/Confidential – December 31, 2012 Business Office Academic Achievement Center – North June 2015
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Approve the Continued Education – Unpaid (2) days June 9 ‐ June 10, 2009 leave of absence for Andrew Jeter, English West for the 2008‐09 year.
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Approve change in Family care – unpaid leave of absence for certified staff Renee Serino, for the 2009‐2010 school year from .6 to 1.0.
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Approve the following disciplinary action: CASE#
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
2009‐17
Suspension without Pay – Three (3) days – May 20‐May 22, 2009
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Approve the following stipend positions for the 2009‐2010 school year: NAME
POSITION
LOCATION
Gillies, Katherine (.5) Hebson, Nicole *Selander, Christine Shulman, Elizabeth (.5) Tate, Curtis
Reading Hour Assistant Girls’ Volleyball Pom Pon Assistant Coach Reading Hour Assistant Football Coach
Niles North Niles North Niles West Niles North Niles North
* Not a District 219 employee
− Minutes of 4/28, 5/4 and 5/5/09 meetings, open and closed sessions. − Student Trips − For 50 North Cheerleaders to attend the CIA Tumbling Book Camp in Bensenville, Illinois on June 12‐14, 2009 at no cost to the District. − For 4 North students to attend the National History Day Competition in College Park, Maryland on June 14‐18, 2009 at a cost to the District of $1,232.40. − For 4 West students to attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on July 12‐16, 2009 at a cost to the District of $2,838.54. − Acceptance of donations to Gymnastic Program from Ross and Susie Erlebacher and Mark and Kim Shapiro. − Purchase Towel Service for 2009‐10 from National School Towel Service in the amount of $35,800. − Purchase of PRS Standard CNC Routers & Accessories from Shop Bot Tools, Inc. in the amount of $30,170. − Audit Proposal ‐ Fiscal Years 2009‐2011 with Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. At a cost of $33,000, $34,000 and $35,000 respectively. − Student Discipline Case 2009‐16 – to approve the hearing officer’s report and to expel student through the end of the 2009‐10 school year and provide schooling and transportation during this expulsion period. XI. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta spoke of happenings in the community. −
Principals’ Report Mr. Osburn updated the board on athletics and upcoming events. Mr. Freeman spoke of upcoming events and highlighted athletic state qualifiers.
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XII. Board Members’ Comments Eileen Valfer spoke of attending the flute concert and said it was amazing. Carlton Evans said he appreciates all the accomplishments of our students. Eileen Valfer left the meeting at 9:05 p.m. XIII. Board Committee and Other Reports Policy – Dr. Doniger said policies are on tonight’s agenda for second reading. Facility – Jeffrey Greenspan said a tour of the buildings is planned for capital projects. Finance – There was a meeting this evening with a preliminary look at the budget. XIV. Business Meeting the Requirements of State Law on Internet Safety Guy Ballard explained that this is covered in the curriculum every month in class. Students view a video once a year with updated information. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to approve the proposed Internet Safety curriculum as required in Illinois Public Act 095‐0869 Section 5. Sec 27‐13.3. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith. The motion carried. Computer Replacement Cycle It was moved by SMITH and seconded by KLINT that pending the approval of the Anywhere‐Anytime Learning Plan, approve the purchase of replacement computers and equipment needed for the Anywhere‐Anytime Learning at a total cost not to exceed $400,000. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith. The motion carried.
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Literacy Center Report Scott Bramley, Sanlida Cheng, Andrew Jeter and Roger Stein were present to discuss the operations of the literacy centers. They reported continued success at both schools and growth in usage with North up 10,000 and West up 3,000. The figures show that students are making headways and it is more popular to ask for help for individual academic success. North did a study in ILS and students that visited the center did better in mastery of the subject. West conducted a similar analysis in social studies with the same results. Mr. Greenspan asked if teachers have been surveyed to see that the literacy centers are providing enough for students and if not what type of services they would like to see provided. It was noted a survey was done last year; they have asked this year but not with all teachers. Pupil Personnel‐Services Five Year Report Lara Cummings, Paula Miller, Jerry Pope, Hope Kracht, Jackie Lipka, Henry Brown, Todd Putman, Melissa Sang, and Joan Lund were present and spoke of the accomplishments and goals of the department in both schools. An overview was given of the crisis plans, nurses’ efforts, psychologist update, counselors work with Naviance and ILP, social workers, intervention goals, and college application assistance. The Board asked questions of the group. Policies and Procedures ‐ 2nd Reading It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to approve the changes to policies and procedures. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith. The motion carried. Changes include:
Policy Number
Procedure Number 2:220‐E3
Name
4:55
Board Treatment of Closed Meeting Verbatim Records and Minutes Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
4:120 4:130
4:55‐AP
Controls for the Use of District Credit or Procurement Cards Food Services Free and Reduced‐Priced Food Services
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Policy Number 4:170
Procedure Number
Safety
4:170‐AP1
Comprehensive Safety and Crisis Program
4:170‐AP6
5:35 5:120 5:310 7:60 7:170 7:190
6:60‐AP1 6:120‐AP, E1 6:235‐AP3 7:240‐AP1 7:240‐E1 7:250‐AP2
7:305
7:305‐AP 7:325‐E1 DELETE: 7:325‐E 8:20‐E1
Plan for Responding to a Medical Emergency at a Physical Fitness Facility Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act Ethics Compensatory Time‐Off Comprehensive Health Education Program Required Notice and Consent Forms Web Publishing Residence Vandalism Student Discipline Code of Conduct for Extra‐Curricular Activities Extra‐Curricular Permit Card Protocol for Responding to Students with Social, Emotional, or mental Health Problems Philosophy of Athletics Extra‐Curricular Athletics Application and Procedures for Fund‐Raising Activity
Name
Application and Procedures for Use of School Facilities
XV. Old Business There was no old business. XVI. New Business There was no new business. XVII. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. XVIII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests There was a FOIA request regarding roofing bids for 2002. XIX. Information Items April 2009 Financial Report
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XX. Closed Session It was moved by SMITH and seconded by KLINT to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees with possible action to be taken following closed session and to adjourn therefrom. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith. The motion carried. The Board went into closed session at 10:10 p.m. At 11:15 p.m. the Board returned to open session. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to approve the employment of Jason Ness as Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel Services – West, 260 days at an annual salary of $124,000 effective July 1, 2009. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. _________________________________
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President
Secretary
Minutes approved June 15, 2009.
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