School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Monday, October 19, 2009

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, Ruth Klint, Lynda Smith, Robert Silverman, Eileen Valfer. Executive Session It was moved by EVANS and seconded by SMITH to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal or specific employees and discipline of specific students. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:31 p.m. At 8:10 p.m. it was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GREENSPAN to return to open session. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer The motion carried. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. The Pledge was recited. II. Changes / Additions to the Agenda Removed from the Consent agenda and added to Business were: − Purchase Niles North Siemens Upgrades-Apogee Server, Pool Controller and Fire Alarm for Pole Barn − Purchase of Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader with Bucket and Snow Plow − Bid Acceptance: Trade Package 2A-Site Work Added to the Business agenda were: − Niles West Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival Student Trip − Niles North Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival Student Trip − Niles West Bands of America Student Trip Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 1 of 11

III. Super Star Awards The Super Stars were introduced and awards were presented by Board Members. Pictures were taken and a brief reception followed. Athletic / Activities

Academic School North West

Recipient Nicole Torosin Wei-Pang Jan

Nominated by Larissa Petrakis Marla Levitan

Recipient Nicole Carlson Mahi Mameledzija

Community Spirit

Nominated by Larissa Petrakis Scott Ackman

Recipient Elyssa Cherney Sam Greene

Nominated by Beth Ross William Koch

IV. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) No one asked to speak. V. Student Representatives comments Cynthia Larios reported that North Homecoming week was a great success with a pep assembly and TREK and thanked the Board and Administration for their support. She said $1,000 was raised for breast cancer, College night will be October 28th, and the science fiction play, WARP, is being performed. Hira Malik, Niles West, reported that their Homecoming was also a success. They have a Halloween dodge ball game scheduled as well as a student/staff football game. VI. Community Representative Comments No Community Representative asked to speak. VII. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to accept the (amended) consent agenda. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer The motion carried.

Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $11,197,201.29 − Personnel −

Approved the termination of the following support staff: NAME Marzano, Vincent

POSITION/LOCATION Maintenance Mechanic III - West

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

FTE 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE 10/19/09

Page 2 of 11

−

Approved the retirement of the following support staff: NAME Reiter, Gary Poulsom, Linda

−

−

EFFECTIVE DATE August 18, 2013 December, 31, 2013

Approved the leave of absence for the following support staff for the 2009-2010 school year: NAME Jovcic, Gordana

−

POSITION/LOCATION Attendance Manager - North Executive Secretary/Confidential – Business Office

POSITION/LOCATION Paraprofessional/ELL - West

TYPE OF LEAVE FMLA - Unpaid

EFFECTIVE DATE 9/21/09 – intermittent

Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for the 2009-2010 school year: NAME

POSITION/LOCATION

RATE

Ades, Despina Al-Bazi, Nadia Bielawski, Katie Chacko, Jasmin Colby, Ashley Funai, Heather Haider, Nabina Malik, Hira Ng, Victoria Mercedes Shah, Prachi Orlove, Randy Robin, Sloane

Science Lab Assistant – West IRC – North Gymnastics – West Science Lab Assistant – West Science Lab Assistant – North Gymnastics – West Science Lab Assistant – West Science Lab Assistant – West Science Lab Assistant – West Science Lab Assistant – West Job Coach – West Job Coach – West

$8.00/HR $8.00/HR $8.00/HR $8.00/HR $8.00/HR $8.00/HR $8.00/HR $8.00/HR $8.00/HR $8.00/HR $14.00/HR $14.00/HR

EFFECTIVE DATE 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09 10/19/09

Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2009-2010 school year: NILES NORTH Exceptional Child Club, Sponsor Mentoring Program, Sponsor Mentoring Program, Assistant Girls Gymnastics, Assistant

NAME Powell, Kerry (.5) Naughton, Jackie Goldman, Shoshana *Volta, Danielle

NILES WEST Vocal Jazz, Assistant Hebrew Club, Sponsor Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Sponsor Amnesty International, Sponsor Poetry Slam, Sponsor Mentoring Program, Sponsor Mentoring Program, Assistant Boys Gymnastics, Assistant Girls Gymnastics, Assistant Girls Gymnastics, Assistant *Indicates not a District 219 employee

NAME *Kalnes, Daniel Greenspan, Eva (.5) Rapp, Mary (.5) Patel, Poonam (.5) Bellwoar, Paul Schwartz, Christopher Gleicher, Ruth *Payne, Raymond *Payne, Raymond (.66) Arcus, Daniel (.33)

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 3 of 11

−

Approved the employment of the following staff for the Explore Test, November 7, 2009: NILES WEST Supervisor ProctorsS Argyropoulos, Thalia Bills, Happi Caruso, Stephanie Brandes, Kathleen Coleman, Phyllis Foerch, Pamela Drachenberg, Barbara Gogerty, Colleen Erickson, Judith Gray, Nathan Feldman, Ann Grunst, Marie Ference, Patricia Jukic, Jasminka Glaubke, Margaret Kantor, Dana Gonzales, Carlotta Kaye, Amy Gragnani, Lucy Lag, Meaghan Hastings, Loretta *Lehman, Bronwyn Kukla, Cynthia Malatesta, David Liardakis, Nikki *Park, Anne Moir, Patricia *Runyon, Katie Moy, Jean Serafini, Anthony Wheatman, Judy Shaoul, David Orlandi, Cathy Sosa, Lia Poulos, Harriet Yoo, Judy NILES NORTH Supervisor Proctors Bramley, Scott Bartlett, Charlene *Conshorowski, Abby *Beem, Pat Dornseif, Ron *Crow, Veronica France, Kathy Current, Karen Frontzak, Pam Dornseif, Kathy *Haliday, Val Duric, Milena *Halverson, Collette *Gerage, Joan *Hellmann, Kristine *Gunchek, Rose Ingraham, Heather Howard, Peggy Joffee, Matt *Isaacson, Donna *Lee, Christina Kakares, Irene Lenhardt, Carolyn Lee, Yoon Liedtke, Laura McEvoy, Jenny *MacBeth, Bill Meyer, Rick Rashkow, Donna *O'Brien, Tom Relihan-Hantel, Maggie Pratt, Charles *Robb, Carol *Ryder, Sara Smith, Jessica *Shermack, Bill *Smith, Shawn *Sherwin, Bob *Ziarko, Ellen *Smith, Agnes *Indicates not a District 219 employee

−

Approved the employment of the following staff for the PSAT Test, October 17, 2009:

NILES NORTH AND WEST – AT NORTH Supervisors Proctors Bills, Happi Argyropoulos, Thalia Liardakis, Nikki Dornseif, Ron Berg, Margaret Moy, Jean Duric, Milena Coleman, Phyllis Poulos, Harriet Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 4 of 11

France, Kathy Gogerty, Colleen Lag, Meaghan Pratt, Charles Sherwin, Bob −

Erickson, Judith Feldman, Ann Garvey, Jackie Hastings, Loretta Kajmowicz, Kathie

Wheatman, Judy

Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2009-2010 school year: Bach, Michael Brzeski, Walter Gabel, Jason Gagne, Gail Grajewski, David Hillyer, Allison Ibrahim, Romeo Isaacs, Anthony Iverson, Shoncerrea

Marati, Preetham Morley, Barbara Montcalm, Keith Ori, Mark Page, William Reamer, Daniel Rheinstrom, Deborah Ziubrzynski, Stan

− Approved the employment of the following substitute clerical for the 2009-2010 school year: Parsill, Christine − Minutes of 9/21/09 Regular Meeting and Closed Session. − Student Disciplinary actions: − 2010-3 – Expulsion for remainder of 2009-10 school year. − 2010-2 – Expulsion for remainder of 2009-10 school year. − Student Trips: − For 29 Niles North & West Students to attend IMEA All-State Music Festival in Peoria, Illinois from January 27-30, 2010 at a cost to the District of $8,535. − Textbook Adoption per the six-year textbook adoption cycle. − Accepted the Agreement with Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for HFS’s School Based Health Services Program (Medicaid Administrative Outreach). − Approved submittal of the Application for Recognition of Schools for Niles Central, Niles North and Niles West. − Accepted the Per Capita Grant – West. − Renewed the Annual SmartNet-Network Hardware Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $38,356. VIII. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta introduced the second of the Board’s five goals, common curriculum and assessment. A short video was viewed and enjoyed by all. She spoke of Dr. Anne Roloff, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction being named Illinois ASCD President and her commitment to common curriculum/common assessment. In Dr. Roloff’s Newletter she highlights District 219’s Literacy Centers. Dr. Gatta spoke of strategies of the Niles Township

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 5 of 11

Youth Coalition and parenting classes being offered. The Foundation announced that this year’s golf outing will be on June 21st. Dr. Doniger was named as a Master Board Member. − Principals’ Comments Mr. Osburn highlighted on-going athletic and fine arts events at Niles West. He spoke of Homecoming and that 1,300 tickets were sold and almost everyone stayed until the very end. He said events for this week included coffee with the principal, cultural roundtable, and job shadowing. Upcoming events include Breakfast with the Board and a children’s theater performance of “James and the Giant Peach.” Mr. Freeman stated over 1,000 students attended the Homecoming dance at Niles North. He talked about events at Niles North such as coffee with the counselors and college application completion. Upcoming events include Breakfast with the Board. He stated the production of WARP was excellent and the lighting and costumes were great. Ester Reisberg participated in the National Spanish Examinations 2009 and won the Junior Travel Award National Spanish Essay and got to travel to Peru with 32 other students. He said student government contacted Mayor Van Dusen expressing their concerns of the CTA yellow line extension going onto Niles North property. The Mayor spoke with the students and listened to their concerns. IX. Board Members’ Comments Mr. Evans said the Homecoming dance at Niles West was outstanding and commended the staff for ensuring all the students were safe and everyone had a great time. Mr. Greenspan stated he attended the same dance and everyone did have a great time. He said he enjoyed the music and watching others enjoying themselves. Mr. Silverman mentioned some rumors that had been going around the school regarding physical welfare. Dr. Gatta addressed the rumors. He stated the CTA no longer favored the terminal ending in the Niles North parking lot. Ms. Klint requested information regarding numeric ranking to percentage. X. Board Committee and Other Reports Policy Committee Dr. Doniger reported that the Board would be taking action on a second reading this evening. Facility Committee Mr. Greenspan reported a meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on October 22 regarding construction at Niles West. XI. Business (Discussion and/or Action) − Policy and Procedural Changes 2nd Reading It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to approve the Policy and Procedural Changes second reading. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 6 of 11

The motion carried. Approved Policies and Procedures 2:70-E Checklist for Filling Board Vacancies by Appointment 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure 2:260-AP1 Nondiscrimination Coordinator and Complaint Manager 2:260-E1 Names of Complaint Managers, Grievance Coordinator and Nondiscrimination Coordinator 4:151 Best Practice for Environmental Concerns 4:170-AP5 Unsafe School Choice Option 5:120 Ethics 5:130-AP Email Retention – DELETED 5:200-E2 Summative Evaluation for Stipend Positions – Athletics 5:220 Substitute Teachers 6:15-AP School Choice and Supplemental Educational Service 6:15-AP1 Consequences for a SCHOOL, Missing Adequate Yearly Progress – DELETED 6:15-AP2 Consequences for a DISTRICT Missing Adequate Yearly Progress - DELETED 6:15-AP3 School Choice for Students Enrolled in a School Identified for Improvement, Corrective Action, or Restructuring DELETED 6:15-AP4 Compliance Steps for Providing Supplemental Educational Services – DELETED 6:15-E Resolution Declining Requests to Accept Non-Resident Choice Students 6:15-E2 Notice to Parents of Children Enrolled in a School that Missed AYP for Two or More Consecutive Years – DELETED

− Purchase of Niles North Siemens Upgrades – Apogee Server, Pool Controller and Fire Alarm for Pole Barn. It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to approve the purchase of Niles North Siemens Upgrades – Apogee Server, Pool Controller and Fire Alarm for Pole Barn in the amount of $90,350. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried.

− Purchase of Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader with bucket and Snow Plow. It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to approve the purchased of a Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader with Bucket and Snow Plow in the amount of $45,860. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried.

− Bid Acceptance: Trade Package 2A-Site Work. It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to accept the bid for Trade Package 2A-Site Work to PCS Construction Services in the amount of $281,000. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried.

− Student Trips Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 7 of 11

It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER for 49 Niles West Students to attend Bands of American in Indianapolis, Indiana, from November 14-15, 2009 at no cost to the District. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER for 20 Niles North Students to attend the Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from February 11-15, 2010 at no cost to the District. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER for 16 Niles West Students to attend the Puerto Vallarta Jazz Festival in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from February 11-15, 2010 at no cost to the District. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried.

XII.

Old Business There was no old business.

XIII.

New Business There was no new business.

XIV.

Audience to Visitors (on items related to district business) No one asked to speak.

XV.

Correspondence and FOIA Requests There were no FOIA requests received.

VIII. Closed Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation, negotiation, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call was taken: Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 8 of 11

The Board recessed back into closed session at 9:50 p.m. At 11:45 p.m. it was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to return to open session. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 11:50 p.m.

− Personnel It was moved by SILVERMAN and seconded by SMITH to remove Confidential Raises and Administrator Raises from the green personnel handout. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer The motion carried. It was moved by KLINT and seconded by SMITH to approve the amended Personnel Handout. A roll call was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried.

− Approved the resignation and general release agreement of Alan Brickman. − Approved the resignation and general release agreement of Nora Nabors. − Approved the resignation and general release agreement of LeAnn Sassen. − Upheld administrations recommendation to suspend employee for one day without pay. Disciplinary Action Case 2010-4 − Approved the leave of FMLA absence for certified staff Patrick Cox until, at the latest, November 19, 2009. − Approved the .2 professional leave of absence for the second semester of the 200910 school year for Niles North English teacher, Daniel Montgomery. Salary for said teacher during leave will be funded by Local 1274. − Approved the employment of the following part-time temporary staff for the 2009-10 school year. Name Chan, Eric Somoo, James

Position/Location Athletics, Scoreboard-North Student Help Desk Intern-North

Rate $8.00/Hr $8.00/HR

Effective Date 10/19/09 10/19/09

− Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2009-10 school year: Edsey, Mary Gagne, Gail Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 9 of 11

Page, William − Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2009-20 school year Name Niles West Girls Basketball, Assistant *Dello, Martin Boys Basketball, Assistant *Dello Martin *Indicates not a District 219 employee It was moved by VALFER and seconded by KLINT to approve the following salaries for confidential employees and administrators for the 2009-10 school year. A roll call was taken: Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Klint, Smith, Valfer. Voting Nay: Greenspan, Silverman. The motion carried. −

Salaries for confidential employees for the 2009-10 school year: Name Bhanpuri, Rosamin Bumbaris, Susan Czervionke, Madeline Edgecombe, Linda Gonzalez, Lucy McDermott, Kim Moir, Patricia

−

Salary 2009-10 $54,994 $60,494 $92,735 $66,338 $76,451 $79,454 $79,124

Name Noble, Mary Poulsom, Linda Schero, Dianna Tackes-Sokol, Patricia Watson, Daphne Williams, Angela

Salary 2009-10 $63,848 $80,381 $70,675 $71,248 $56,131 $56,152

Salaries for administrators for the 2009-10 school year. Name Ballard, Guy Banks, Paul Beck, Vickie Busch, Christine Carrescia, Suzanne Cheng, Sanlida Costello, Karl Costigan, Patricia Cummings, Lara Dahlberg, Scott DiJohn, Jim Edelson, Lisa Felton, Marlon Fitzgibbons, Terrance Fliman, Jessica Fowler, Brent Freeman, Robert Gatta, Nanciann Gomez, Elizabeth Hagman, Carl

Salary 2009-10 $165,306 $74,242 $110,250 $99,047 $120,448 $105,000 $137,550 $114,377 $128,686 $119,820 $98,989 $50,932 $89,744 $95,361 $90,000 $77,768 $179,543 $210,000 $95,361 $123,021

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Name Krzeminski, James Lacey, Phil Lefton, Erica Marcelo, Pete McTague, Ryan Monahan, Kevin Murphy, Ed Ness, Jason O'Malley, Paul Osburn, Kaine Otter, Nancy Papich, Mary Jo Pope, Jerry Powell, Christopher Remaly, Melinda Rigby, Mark Robinson, Keith Roloff, Anne Rosengard, David Sanz, Marcelo

Salary 2009-10 $110,000 $93,643 $93,531 $176,400 $131,985 $78,445 $125,567 $124,000 $152,250 $164,981 $94,474 $100,000 $89,250 $123,152 $114,650 $94,406 $100,587 $152,250 $131,250 $116,263 Page 10 of 11

Hedstrom, Jean Heintz, John Hogue, Charles Husselbee, Susan

XVI.

$79,556 $152,250 $105,000 $108,150

Siemienski, Jerzy Swanson, Paul Szczepaniak, Jim Vogler, Dale Wisniewski, Lois

$110,250 $122,850 $92,939 $122,500 $124,013

Adjournment It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to adjourn the meeting. A roll call was taken: Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Smith, Silverman, Valfer The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 a.m.

President

Secretary

Minutes approved November 16, 2009.

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19, 2009

Page 11 of 11