School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Monday, March 3, 2008
The meeting was held in the Literacy Center of Niles West High School located at 5701 Oakton, Skokie, Illinois. I. Call to Order and Roll Call Board President Robert Silverman called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sheri Doniger, Carlton Evans, Jeffrey Greenspan, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith, Eileen Valfer. II. Executive Session It was moved by VALFER and seconded by GREENSPAN to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to negotiations, litigation, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:45 p.m. At 8:10 p.m. it was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GREENSPAN to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. III. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 8:13 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda Added to the consent agenda was a personnel handout. A personnel issue will be discussed in second closed session.
V. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak VI. Student Representative Comments West – Karina Mendez Keil spoke of the Leadership Conference, Spring Fling, Spirit Week, musical and breakfast with the Board.
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North – Anun Amjad talked about Breakfast with the Board along with a Shadow Day for Board members to shadow a student if they wish. Turnabout Dance was attended by over 400 students and the theme was Red Carpet. The Blood Drive was a success with double the participation of last year. They also had a hypnotist show. VII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,051,311.78. −
Personnel Approve the employment of the following certificate staff:
NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE EFFECTIVE
Bryla, James Metzler, John
Applied Science & Technology‐ West, BA‐Step 1 Science – West
1.0 1.0
Approve the employment of the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Duric, Milena
Teacher Aide – English & Reading, .75 West, 186 Days, P1‐Step 3 Maintenance Mechanic III – Electrician, 1.0 West , M3‐Step 1, 260 Days Executive Secretary – Special Education 1.0 – West, 205 Days, S4
Najder, Jacub Orlandi, Catherine
FTE EFFECTIVE
2/25/08 3/5/08 8/11/08
Approve the following part‐time temporary staff for the 2007‐08 school year effective March 4, 2008: NAME Degidio, Jessica Gallery, Judy Hancock, James Jouett, Nicholas Lumley, Nicholas Nash, Gabriel Ng, Victoria O’Connor, Timothy Piri, Parisa Rafiq, Talha Ro, Chanel
8/25/08 8/25/08
POSITION/LOCATION Textbook Center Assistant – North Security Monitor – West Textbook Center Assistant – North Textbook Center Assistant – North Textbook Center Assistant – North Textbook Center Assistant – North Textbook Center Assistant – West Security Monitor – North IRC Monitor – West Textbook Center Assistant – North Textbook Center Assistant – North Page 2 of 6
RATE $7.50/Hr. $13.00/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $15.00/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr.
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Accept the resignation of the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
EFFECTIVE DATE
Sarau, JoEllen
Registrar – North
June 30, 2008
Approve the following certified staff leave of absence for the 2008‐09 year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
TYPE OF LEAVE
Dobinsky, Susan Shafran, Olga
ELL – North Math – West
.2 1.0
Family Care ‐ Unpaid Family Care‐Unpaid
Approve the following support staff leave of absence for the 2008‐09 year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
LEAVE FTE
Trerotola, Mark
Teacher Assistant – Special 1.0 Education – North (8/25‐11/26/08)
TYPE OF LEAVE
Continued Education ‐ Unpaid
Approve the following stipend positions for the 2007‐2008 school year: NAME
SCHOOL
STIPEND POSITION
Arcus, Susan (.33) Natzke, Leslie
North West
Boys Gymnastics Assistant Mongolian Club Sponsor
Approve the change in retirement date for certified staff Jill Korshak, Student Assistance Program ‐ West, original retirement approved on 5/17/04 for June 30, 2008. New retirement date June 30, 2009.
Approve the following teacher substitutes for the 2007‐2008: Eriksson, Peter Lietzau, John Vanderporten, Kevin Futia, Christine Schaedler, Joseph Wenzel, Kenneth King, Andrew Shannon, Mary
Approve Michael Campbell and Beverly Zussman as clerical substitutes for the 2007‐2008 school year.
Approve the disciplinary actions for Employee Case 2008‐12 of resignation effective June 9, 2008 (last day due to snow day).
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Minutes of 2/4/08, open and closed sessions.
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Student Trips For 28 North DECA/CDE members to attend the State Career Development Conference in Decatur on March 6‐8, 2008 at a cost to the District of $8,376.
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For 22 West Family and Consumer Science members to attend the FCCLA State Conference in Springfield on April 10‐11, 2008 at a cost to the District of $5,583.
For 34 North and West Model UN students to attend a conference at Northwestern in Evanston at a cost to the District of $8,977.99.
Disposal of Obsolete Textbooks to Follet Education Services who will recycle the books, send them to African countries for use in their schools or buy them from District 219. There will be no cost to the Board in working with Follet Educational Services. Books with no resale value will be offered for donation to The Learning House in Wheeling.
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Budget Transfer of $42,827 to the appropriate Transportation Fund expenditure account from the contingency account.
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Purchase of five 2008 Chevrolet Express 10‐passenger vans from Grant Automotive Group, Inc. in the amount of $107,750.
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Purchase and Installation of Gymnasium Bleachers at Niles West from Interkal, LLC in the total amount of $299,825 over FY08 and FY09.
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Resodding at Niles West by Scott’s Lawncare of Plainfield, Inc., in the amount of $21,850.
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Re‐Roofing Projects for the 2008‐09 School Year with Sullivan Roofing in the amount of $234,000 for Niles North and $615,000 for Niles West.
IX. Superintendent’s Report Mr. Codell spoke of the Literacy Center as being a “home away from home.” Andrew Jeter presented a video overview of the Literacy Center and its success. He thanked the Board of Education for all its support. Mr. Codell praised Mr. Jeter, Dale Vogler, Kaine Osburn and all staff and colleagues involved with the Literacy Center. Mr. Codell attended a Response Center meeting in Evanston which was wonderful. He spoke of Institute Day where staff shared expertise and worked together with each other as well as the elementary districts. The Superintendent’s Financial Advisory Committee Meeting (SFAC) will be held on April 10. He assured everyone that the recall of tainted beef did not affect District 219. He spoke of the NIU tragedy and the crisis intervention plan that was put together for our students. He spoke of the Dance Marathon and praised out students as being enthusiastic, generous, altruistic, and optimistic. −
Principals’ Report Kaine Osburn thanked all the people involved in the preparation for hosting the Board meeting in the Literacy Center. Foods students presented treats for the meeting and the orchestra students provided pre‐meeting entertainment. He spoke of how exceptional West’s students are in both fine arts and sports. Bob Freeman reiterated Neil’s comments about how altruistic District 219 students are, highlighted North students participation in Let’s Make a Difference” and spoke of all the events coming up at North such as the “Piecing Together History” where students can take part in making an historical quilt. He highlighted the registration for sender schools which was standing room only in the auditorium.
X. Board Members’ Comments Sheri Doniger spoke of how please she was to be included in the staff institute. She went to Kendall College and expressed what a great experience it was and how our teachers will be able to bring the experience back to the classroom. She shared a prepared slideshow presentation of her Kendall College experience. Lynda Smith spoke of her experience with LICA.
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XI. Board Committee and Other Reports Jeff Greenspan said they toured West to go over the building projects scheduled as well as the area for the new synthetic field and track widening plans. Sheri Doniger stated the next Policy meeting is scheduled for March 13 at 2:30 p.m. XII. Business Foreign Language/ELL Five Year Report Ed Murphy introduced his staff. He and six of his staff members spoke on different areas of the department from technology to school improvement and the addition of Chinese being taught next year and long term goals. An area of concern was the PSAE test being required rather than the IMAGE test for ELL students which may affect AYP scores. ACT prep courses are being offered after school to try to help ELL students be better prepared for the state tests. Ed Murphy had a wish list of a)Lab assistant, 2)permanent part‐time tutors, and 3)a resource center (which they lost). He thanked the Board for their time and interest. It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to approve the District 219 Foreign Language/ELL Department Five Year Report. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Additional Student Coursebook Changes for 2008‐09 Dale Vogler presented the proposed coursebook changes for 2008‐09: Department Course/Program Kind of Change Special Education Law 1‐2 New Course Summer School Summer of Service Leadership Institute New Course Summer School Summer of Service New Course It was moved by SMITH and seconded by VALFER to approve the course proposals for the 2008‐09 school year. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. XIII. Old Business There was no old business. XIV. New Business There was no new business. XV. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of March 3, 2008
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XVI. Correspondence and FOIA Requests Gerry Yeggy stated there were two FOIA requests received; one a survey from Lisa Madigan’s office on bids and contracts and another regarding Aramark Food Service. XVII. Closed Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to recess into closed session to discuss matters regarding to the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees with possible action to be taken following closed session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Donger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
The Board returned to closed session at 10:05 p.m.
At 11:15 p.m. it was moved by SMITH and seconded by EVANS to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Donger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
It was moved by VALFER and seconded by SMITH to approve the one‐day suspension without pay for Employee Case #2008‐15. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Donger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. XVIII. Adjournment It was moved by EVANS and seconded by VALFER to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Donger, Evans, Greenspan, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 11:16 p.m. _________________________________ President
______________________________ Secretary
Minutes approved March 17, 2008.
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