School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES
Regular Board Meeting Monday, June 18, 2007
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 Vice President Lynda Gault Smith called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sheri Doniger, Ruth Klint, Lynda Gault Smith, Eileen Valfer. II. Executive Session It was moved by VALFER and seconded by DONIGER to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to student discipline, negotiations, litigation, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:36 p.m. Board Member Jeffrey Greenspan arrived at 6:40 p.m. At 8:02 p.m. it was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. III. Recall to Order of Open Session Mrs. Gault Smith recalled the meeting to order at 8:09 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda A personnel handout was added to the consent agenda. V. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) No one asked to speak.
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VI. Student Representative Comments No student representatives were at the meeting. VII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $11,310,664.30. −
Personnel •
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Approve the employment of the following certified staff for the 2007‐08 school year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
EFFECTIVE
Bauman, Evan Choi, Jane Fahy, Mary Forman, Paulette Gerambia, Lia Kaprak, Kristin Lander, Steven Tackes, Jeffrey Testa, Eric
Social Studies – North & West, MA‐Step 1 Math – West, MA+15‐Step 1 Social Studies – North, BA‐Step 1 Spanish – West, BA+15‐Step 5 English – West, MA‐Step 1 Speech Pathologist, West, MA‐ Step 11 Spanish – West, BA+15‐Step 1 Math – North, BA+15‐Step 1 Spanish – North & West, BA‐Step 3
.7 1.0 .6 .6 1.0 .2 1.0 1.0 1.0
8/27/07 8/27/07 8/27/07 8/27/07 8/27/07 8/27/07 8/27/07 1/22 – 6/6/08 8/27/07
Approve the assignment of the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE EFFECTIVE
Bartlett, Charlene
Secretary A – IRC , North – Involuntary Transfer per NTSS Contract Programmer Analyst – District, T4‐S1, 260 days Secretary B ‐ Student Activities – West, S3‐Step 1, 196 days One‐On‐One Teacher Assistant‐Special Education‐North, P1‐S1, 186 Days Teacher Assistant – Special Education, West, P1‐ S3, 186 Days
1.0
7/1/07
1.0 1.0
7/1/07 8/20/07
1.0
8/27/07
1.0
8/27/07
Paul, Deepa Giovannelli, Christina Hare, Michael Sheridan, Patrick •
Approve the resignation of the support staff Lydia Landini, Special Education – North effective August 1, 2007.
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Approve the employment of the following part‐time/temporary help: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Al‐Moukayed, Olivia Bartholomew, Paula Kolodziej, Audrey Lumley, Samantha Suncin, German Zimmerman, Brandan
Textbook Center Assistant – North Strength & Conditioning Asst. ‐West Strength & Conditioning Asst. ‐West Textbook Center Assistant – North Strength & Conditioning Asst. ‐West Buildings & Grounds Asst. –West
POSITION/LOCATION
Buttitta, Kathleen Serino, Renee
Math – West Social Studies –North
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$7.50 $8.25 $8.25 $12.00 $8.25 $8.25
Effective
6/19/07 6/19/07 6/19/07 6/19/07 6/19/07 6/12/07
Approve the leave of absence for the following certified staff for the 2007‐08 school year:
NAME
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Hourly Rate
Leave FTE
1.0 1.0
TYPE OF LEAVE
Family Care – Unpaid (1/21 – 6/6/08) Family Care – Unpaid
Approve the leave of absence for the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
TYPE OF LEAVE
EFFECTIVE DATE
Houston, Kristina
Resource Relief Clerk – Main Office – North
Necessities of the 6/4 – 6/7/07 Home – Unpaid 8/27–9/14/07
Amend the 2007‐08 leave of absence request of the following certified staff originally approved at the February 12, 2007, Board of Education meeting: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Pak‐Chwal, Lisa
Special Education ‐ North
FROM
.2
TO
.4
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Rescind the leave of absence request for the 2007‐2008 school year originally ap‐ proved at the April 9, 2007 Board of Education meeting for Daniel Vander Jeugdt.
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Approve position upgrades for the following support staff for the 2007‐08 school year:
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NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FROM
TO
Liedtke, Laura Weinketz, Sandra Passman, Kathleen Perez, Maria
Textbook Manager – North Textbook Manager – West Textbook Center Clerk A ‐ North Textbook Center Clerk A ‐ West
S3 S3 S1 S1
S4 S4 Clerk B – S2 Clerk B – S2
Approve the reclassification of the following support staff employee: NAME
POSITION
EFFECTIVE DATE
Valdez, Raul
From: Maintenance Mechanic I To: Maintenance Mechanic II
July 1, 2007
Approve the following stipend positions for the 2007‐2008 school year: SCHOOL
POSITION
NAME
North North
Head Dean Head Coach Boys Baseball Head Dean
Fitzgibbons, Terrance ‐ $7,000/Yearly Toledo, Eduardo
West
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Gomez, Elizabeth ‐ $7,000/Yearly
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Approve employment of the following certified staff for Summer School 2006‐07: Albert, Kenneth Elledge, Michelle Kennedy, Shaun Pieczynski, Edward Alper, Bradley* Erickson, Christine Kim, Alejandra Roche, Andrew Amaro, John Forman, Alexa LaPointe, Damien Schwarz Christopher Belasich, Daniel* Foster, Jayson Lear, Julie Scott, Sarah Belkind, Edith Fowler, Andrew* Malartsik, Lauren* Shaoul, David Bellwoar, Paul Garber, Stacey* McCarte, Kathleen Shirk, Timothy Bluestein, Juliet Gerambia, Lia McDonagh, Jay* Skelton, Molly Bohigian, Suzanne Geu, Ryan McEvoy, Jennifer Song, Hyun Carlson, Matthew* Graham, Michael McGarry, Kathy* Stompor, Jennifer* Carmena, Amy Greenspan, Bradley Meyer, Deborah Swanson, Paul Chan, Albert Griffith, Ellen Mikula, Sharon Swanson, Sharon Choi, Jane Gross, Rachel Moore, Linda Tackes, Jeffrey Conklin, Patricia Hankes, Angela Nathan, Frank Tzortzis, Angela Corrigan, Charles Hickman, Kyle* Natzke, Leslie Vivone, Christopher Cott, Michael* Holman, Betsy Naughton, Jacklyn Watanabe, Michael Dahlgren, Kathy* Jamroz, Roxanne* Naylor, Natalie Woodatch, Raina* Delahanty, Sean Kaiser, Eric Ortmann, Timothy Yoo, Judy Egofsky, Mark Kelley, Kevin Philbin, Cynthia Zilewicz, John * Not a District 219 Employee
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Approve employment of the following support staff for Summer School 2006‐07: NAME
POSITION
Arnold, Deborah Teacher Aide Arnold, Gary* Teacher Aide Beem, Patricia Nurse Bubley, Laura Teacher Assistant Caruso, Stephanie IRC Clerk Current, Karen Secretary Elarde, Linda Teacher Aide English, Larry Teacher Aide Gatta, Louis Teacher Aide Gillono, Janice* Teacher Assistant * Not a District 219 employee
NAME
POSITION
Joffe, Matthew Kim, Gloria Orlandi, Catherine Rashkow, Donna San Ramon, Maria Stanton, Jane Sullivan, Margaret Tiffin, Kathleen Troop, Ryan
Teacher Aide Teacher Aide Attendance Clerk Teacher Aide IRC Clerk Nurse Teacher Aide Teacher Aide – OCLC Teacher Aide – OCLC
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Approve the retirement of the support staff Fruzenda Stone, Executive Secretary II – Human Resources, effective June 30, 2011.
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Approve the Administrative and Confidential salaries for the 2007‐08 school year.
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Approve the following disciplinary action: DISCIPLINARY ACTION CASE# 2007‐11 Suspension Without Pay – 2 Days – June 6 and June 7, 2007 2007‐12 Suspension Without Pay – June 21 and June 22, 2007
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Approve additional section (.4) for Special Education at Niles North for the 2007‐ 2008 school year due to increased enrollment.
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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of June 18, 2007
− Minutes of 5/15/07 and Meeting, open and closed sessions. − Prevailing Wage Resolution. − CLIC Renewal for 2007‐08 in the total amount of $279,553. − Workers Compensation Contract with Employer’s Claim Service as the District’s third party workers’ compensation insurance administrator for the 2007‐08 school year. − Textbook Adoptions at an anticipated total cost of $106,852. − Resolution Authorizing Distribution of Property Tax Receipts to Account for Refund. − Driver Education Automobile Leases with Grossinger Autoplex for ten Pontiac G5’s at a cost of $215 per month and two Pontiac Torrents at $200 per month, for a total monthly cost of $2,550. − Thompson Gale On‐line Subscription Service Renewal for Niles North and Niles West IRC Online Subscription Service in the total amount of $32,728.50. − IASB 2007‐08 Annual Dues of $10,553.00. − Donation to Niles West Auto Program of a 1981 Mercedes Benz from Fritz Allgaier and a 1998 Dodge Spirit from William Yablon. − Donation to OCLC of a Maytag dishwasher from Kristen Fabbri. IX. Superintendent’s Report State Representative Beth Coulson was present and presented a resolution for winning the Kennedy Center for the Arts award. Neil Codell said Mayor Van Dusen proclaimed May 29 as Celebrate the Arts in Niles Township Day. He said a gala event is scheduled for October 13 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The Niles West science teachers raised over $1,200 by having a fried cicada eating contest. − Principals’ Report Kaine Osburn reported that summer school is in full swing at Niles West. Carl Hagman said summer projects are underway at North. X. Board Members’ Comments Jeff Greenspan asked about having some signage for the district winning the Kenney Center Award. It was noted that this effort is underway. XI. Board Committee and Other Reports A Finance Meeting is scheduled for June 19 at 6:30 p.m. A Facility Meeting is scheduled for July 10 at 8:00 a.m. at Niles North.
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XII. Business State Mandated Improvement Reports for Niles North, Niles West and District Dr. Stein reported that these reports are necessary for not making state AYP on the PSAE tests. The interventions are listed due to not making NCLB. The Board reviewed this report.
It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to approve the State School Improvement Report for Niles North High School. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to approve the State School Improvement Report for Niles West High School. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to approve the State School Improvement Report for District 219. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. State Mandated Title I District Plan Dr. Stein advised that since the District accepts Title I funds and has not achieved AYP for NCLB, we are required to submit this plan. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve the State of Illinois Title I District Plan. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Dr. Stein was thanked by the Board for these two reports as well as all he has done for the District for the last 32 years. A brief break in the meeting was held to honor Dr. Stein.
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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of June 18, 2007
Policy Changes – 1st Reading No Board members commented on the proposed changes. Change Order Request – Niles North Synthetic Turf Field Work It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to approve and authorize Change Order G‐1 to Mondo USA, Inc. in the amount of an increased $21,400 to remove and replace existing pole vault runway and pad at the sound end of the field at Niles North. This increases the contract sum for the project to $1,132,382. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Preventative Maintenance on Divider Curtains and Basketball Structure at Niles West It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to accept the bid of $27,800 from Aalco Manufacturing Company for the preventative maintenance on the divider curtains and basketball structures in the Niles West Field House. The question was raised as to why the large difference in bids. Mr. Yeggy ex‐ plained that seven companies were invited to bid and an ad was placed in the newspaper. This only generated two bids, possibly because of the project’s small size. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Replacement of Divider Curtains at Niles North Field House It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to accept the bid of $19,525 from School Specialty, Inc. for the purchase and installation of two roll up divider curtains in the field house at Niles North. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of June 18, 2007
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Purchase & Installation of Partitions – Niles North It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to accept the bid of $16,913 from Modernfold Chicago, Inc. for the purchase and installation of two partitions at Niles North. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Purchase of Integra Furniture for Niles West Staff Lounge It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to award the contract for purchase and installation of furniture for the Niles West Staff Lounge to School Specialty, Inc. in the amount of $15,688.81. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Purchase and Installation of Countertops and Sinks for Niles North Culinary Labs It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to accept the bid of $29,096.95 from Dream Kitchens, Inc. for the purchase and installation of countertops and sinks in the Culinary Lab at Niles North. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault 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. XVI. Correspondence and FOIA Requests There were no correspondence or FOIA requests.
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XVII. Information Items − Procedures Number
Name
2:170‐AP1 2:250‐AP2 2:260‐E1 3:50‐AP1 4:110‐AP2 4:170‐AP1 4:170‐AP6
Qualification Based Selection Protocols for Record Preservation and Development of Retention Schedules Names of Complaint Managers and Grievance Coordinator Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrators School Vehicle Post‐Accident Checklist Comprehensive Safety and Crisis Program Plan for Responding to a Medical Emergency at an Indoor Physical Fitness Facility Student and Accident or Injury Report Letter to Parents Regarding Student Safety Child Abuse Reporting Volunteer Information Form and Waiver of Liability Application for a Diploma for Veterans of WWII or the Korean Conflict Class Substitution Request Notification to Parents of Family Privacy Rights – Student Survey Participation Harassment of Students Prohibited Non‐Public School Students Challenging an Initial Enrollment on Residence In‐School Investigation Form Guidelines for Reciprocal Reporting of Criminal Offenses Committed By Students Community Use of School Facilities and Equipment Unauthorized Activities on School Property
4:170‐E1 4:170‐E3 5:90‐AP1 6:250‐E 6:300‐E4 6:310‐E 7:15‐E 7:20‐AP1 7:40‐AP1 7:60‐AP2 7:150‐E 7:190‐AP3 8:20‐AP 8:30‐AP1
− Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting − May 2007 Monthly Financial Report XVIII. Adjournment It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. _________________________________
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President
Secretary
Minutes approved July 9, 2007.
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