School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting, Thursday, August 25, 2005 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 7:00 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sheri Doniger, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Timothy Knudsen, Robert Silverman, Lynda Gault Smith. II. Executive Session It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER 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, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 7:00 p.m. At 7:50 p.m. it was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. III. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda Added to the consent agenda was a personnel handout and a resolution discussed in closed session. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of August 25, 2005
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V. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. VI. Student Representative Comments Tessi Neuhauser and Stefani Weiss from North discussed concerns about the new school day schedule. They said closed hallways are a problem and students are carrying all of their books with them due to not having time to go to their lockers. They asked if the Student Commons area could be used for ‘seniors only’. They spoke of the $6 million budget surplus and asked why student fees were not reduced if this extra money was available. Mr. Silverman explained that expenses are increasing and revenues decreasing and these funds are held in reserve to maintain the schools in the future. Mr. Silverman also said that changes and tweaks will be done to the school environment throughout the year. They suggested having an all student forum to inform students and staff of how the swipe cards will work. They also discussed the inconvenience of still having to obtain a pass before going to the IRC or a resource center during study hall periods. VII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly bills and payroll in the amount of $3,543,023.23. − Personnel
Approve employment of the following certified staff for the 2005‐06 school year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
EFFECTIVE DATE
Bramley, Scott Curtis, Janice Peirce, Ellen
English – West, BA‐Step 1 ESL – North, MA‐Step 1 Special Education – North, MA+60 ‐Step 8 Special Education – West, MA+15 ‐ Step 7
.4 .2 .4
August 22, 2005 August 23, 2005 August 22, 2005
1.0
August 22, 2005
Shaoul, David
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Approve employment of the following support staff for the 2005‐06 school year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Croon, Rosalie Dini, Ellen Kim, Linda
Clerk B‐IRC – West, S2‐S1, 191 days Extended Hours‐IRC – West, S1‐S1, 153 days Teacher Asst – Academic Achievement Center – North, P1‐S1, 186 days Cable Television Technician – North & West, T2‐ S3, 195 days Teacher Asst–Special Ed, North, P1‐S1, 186 days Attendance Clerk – North, S1‐S2, 188 days Computer Technician–North, T2‐S2, 260 days
Mehrman, David Oswald, Jennifer Schwartz, Beverly Utter, Michael
FTE
Effective
1.0 .45 1.0
8/19/05 8/24/05 8/22/05
1.0
9/12/05
1.0 1.0 1.0
8/23/05 8/23/05 8/26/05
Approve employment of the following part‐time/temporary staff for the 2005‐2006 school year effective August 26, 2005: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Arocho, Edwin Arocho, Miriam Grasser, Marie Hong, James Ishaq, Syed Kane, Michael Kruswicki, Kevin Long, John Nakawatase, Mary Prieman, Colleen Warren, Darrell
Job Coach‐Special Education‐West Job Coach‐Special Education‐West Job Coach‐Special Education‐West Technology Intern‐West Bookstore Assistant‐North Student Monitor‐North Student Monitor‐North Student Monitor‐North Job Coach‐Special Education‐West Job Coach‐Special Education‐West Bookstore Assistant‐North
Hourly Rate
$14.00 $14.00 $14.00 $8.00 $6.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $14.00 $14.00 $6.00
Accept the resignation of the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
EFFECTIVE
Kastrinakis, Christina Schnite, Karian
Attendance Clerk – Niles North Teacher Asst – Academic Achievement Center – North
1.0 1.0
8/22/05 8/8/05
Approve the following stipend positions for the 2005‐2006 school year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
Bogart, Frances Bohigian, Suzanne Hoff, Barbara Kaye, Debra Wick, Karin
Hellenic Club – North Armenian Club – North Voice It Club – North American Sign Language ‐ North Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) ‐ North Students Against Drunk Driving (S.A.D.D.) ‐ North Girls Softball Assistant Coach ‐ West
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Wilkinson, Kate
Approve the following clerical substitutes for the 2005‐2006 school year: Beringer, Dorothy Bower, Phyllis
Dalak, Susan Dickinson, Marilyn
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Dubin, Shirley Mei, Jennifer
Richards, Donna Speciale, Raquel
Approve the following teacher substitutes for the 2005‐2006 school year:
Ander, Perry Armour, John Artinian, Talin Berk, Esther Bramley, Scott Bubley, Laura Cameron, Regina Carr, Mary Pat Carr, Ray Chandrathil, Kurian Cott, Michael Curtis, Jan Davis, Gary Davis, Lauren DeLeonardis, Robert DiMaria, James Elliott, Michael Fink, Harvey Flynn, Patrick Franz, Helen Gatta, Louis Geller, Ann
Giudice, Eugene Golata, John Goldsmith, Barbara Haas, Morris Hanover, Bonnie Heinrich, Timothy Helenowska, Joanna Hengelmann, Michael Hirsch, Robert Holzman, Jerrold Huber, Michael Hulsh, Maya Hanover, Bonnie Ippach, Ingrid Jacobucci, Jennifer Johnson, Lyn Kapis, Michael Kaplan, Anna Katzman, Brian Kavish, David
Keehn, George Kezios, Penny Klebba, Marvin Klinsky, Joyce Krahl, William Krebs, Corrine Kurian, Mercy Lawrence, Dorothy Lefkovitz, Aaron Lestina, Amy Loukis, Vicky McLennon, Roan McMahon, Thomas Masurat, George Mirza, Samuel Mui, Mary Jane O’Connor, Lawrence Ofsaiof, Becky Ponzetti, Patricia Pozkozim, Joyce Richman, Reggie Rose, Nancy
Rosenblum, Jean Rosenwald, Morton Rueda, Edward San Hamel, William Sass, Roger Savage, Patrick Schiel, Joan Schiel, John Shanahan, William Sheinin, Robert Shermach, William Sherwin, Robert Shunt, Michael Singer, David Stark, Debra Teister, James Tokowitz, Beth Tudor, Adela Warren, Evelyn Weiss, Donald Yagnisis, James Zalewski, Edward
Approve the resolution discussed in closed session on employment status.
− Minutes from 8/1/05 Board meeting, open and closed sessions. − Textbook Adoptions for the 2005‐06 school year for $1,087.00. − Legal Counsel for PTAB Matters – authorize the administration to execute the Transfer of Files document relating to property tax appeal board matters and deliver the executed document to the Scariano, Himes and Petrarca law firm, thereby retaining the firm of Hauser, Izzo, Detella & Petrarca, LLC to represent Niles Township High Schools in property tax appeal matters. − Student Trip for 20 North soccer athletes to attend a tournament in Quincy, Illinois on September 2‐3, 2005 for a total cost to the District of $2,675.72. IX. Superintendent’s Report Neil Codell said Opening Day Institute was a big success in beginning the school year on a positive note.. Principals’ Comments Bob Freeman said school is going well. The administration spent three hours today discussing the crowded hallways, music between periods, and bus issues. It has been a pleasant start to the school year and people are very upbeat.
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Dale Vogler said school is off to a good start. Cut slips are down from previous years when the mod system was in place. She said West has a few problems with crowded hallways and bus issues, but feels all concerns will be met. There is a very large increase in the number of freshmen participating in athletics. The parent groups are working together with Coca Cola to have a ‘Second City’ production later in the year. Students will work on this with the parents.
X. Board Members’ Comments Ruth Klint commented that she saw a large number of students participating in after school activities. Lynda Gault Smith said she thought the Opening Day Institute was wonderful. Robert Silverman said he could feel a big difference between last year and this year. The start of the school year was exciting. He thinks the DVD sent to each home was fantastic and believes we can add to it in the future.
XI. Board Committee and Other Reports Facilities Committee – Jeffrey Greenspan said a meeting was held on August 18. The east wall of Niles North fascia is cracking. Legat and IHC were notified. Their solution is a half cover, but the facilities committee is asking for a full cover of the damaged area. The committee’s position is that repair costs will be borne by Legat. An independent consultant, who will be paid by Legat, is reviewing the suggested solution. Gerry Yeggy advised that there is not a structural problem at this time and it is not a hazard. Mr. Greenspan commented briefly on the other topics considered by the Facilities Committee. Policy Committee – Sheri Doniger advised that the next meeting will take place on September 21 at noon. XII. Business Board Goals It was moved by KNUDSEN and seconded by DONIGER to table the discussion on the board goal implementation. A voice vote was taken. The motion carried. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of August 25, 2005
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Policy Changes – 2nd Reading It was moved by GAULT SMITH and seconded by KNUDSEN to approve the policy changes for second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Changes were approved to the following policies: Number 1:20 2:150 3:20 3:60 4:10 4:100 4:110 4:120 4:130 4:150 4:160 4:170 4:30 4:40 4:45 4:50 4:60 4:80 5:60 6:150 6:244 7:190 7:230 7:250 7:325 8:22 8:90
Name District Organizational, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements Committees Administration Organizational Chart Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal Fiscal and Business Management Insurance Management Transportation Food Services Free and Reduced‐Price Food Service Facility Management and Development Hazardous and Infectious Materials Safety Revenue and Investments Incurring Debt Insufficient Fund Checks Payment Procedures Purchases Accounting and Audits Expenses Home and Hospital Instruction Non School‐Sponsored Study and Educational Travel Tours Student Discipline Misconduct By Students With Disabilities Student Support Services Student Fund Raising Activities Supplemental Recreational, Athletic, and Other Enrichment Activities Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs
Payments to Contractors It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to authorize payment for the IHC Group as listed in pay request #51 for Material Procurement Services totaling $30,193.13. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.
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Purchases TI Navigator Classroom Learning System and Calculators Lisa Stone, Director of Math, explained that this is a wireless communication system between students’ TI graphing calculators and the teacher’s PC. Four students can link up to each hub. They want to buy eight hubs for each school. The calculators are school bus yellow, so they can easily be distinguished as school property. This system will allow all students to interact in the classroom. The teacher will have the information downloaded instantly and can see if all students understand the problems and concepts that are being covered. The teachers went to a training class to use this system which can be used for all math levels. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GAULT SMITH to accept the bid of $21,085.20 from School Savers for the purchase of the TI‐Navigator Classroom Learning Systems including the viewscreen calculators and viewscreen packages, plus the classroom calculator packs. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Science Supplies and Equipment Lois Wisniewski, Director of Science, explained that last year the teachers assessed their needs for supplies and equipment, as the science department materials were outdated. The items needed will be purchased over three years and the current list represents the highest priority needs. Gerry Yeggy said that over 270 items were solicited and nine vendors were low bidders. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to award contracts for the purchase of science lab and equipment to Sargent Welch for $48,850.33, Pasco for $21,694.00, Science Kit and Boreal Laboratories for $16,250.00, Fisher Science Education for $89,797.41, Flinn Scientific for $3,099.42, Ward’s Natural Science Est., Inc. for $496.64, Ben Microscope Optics Center, Inc. for $478.82, Carolina Biological Supply Co., for $331.92, and Bio Rad Laboratories for $306.00. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.
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XIII. Old Business Mr. Silverman said what is unique about the Board goal is ‘every’ rather than ‘all.’. There is no more grouping as everyone is an individual. XIV. New Business There was no new business. XV. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. XVI. Correspondence and FOIA Requests There was no correspondence or FOIA requests. XVII. Information Items − Digital Stories for Senior Citizens Class XVIII. Adjournment It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GAULT SMITH to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. _________________________________
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President
Secretary
MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 19, 2005.
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