School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Monday, October 27, 2008 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 6:45 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sheri Doniger, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Eileen Valfer. II. Executive Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:45 p.m. Carlton Evans arrived at 7:00 p.m. At 7:45 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, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. III. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda Added to the consent agenda was a personnel handout, and disciplinary action as discussed in closed session. Removed from the consent agenda were two Niles North student trips, one for band and one for music.
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V. SuperStar Awards West students recognized were Morgan Yates for academics, Nicole Rusek for athletics and Elise Lee for community spirit. North students recognized were Michael Sugihara for academics, Lauren Smyth for athletics and Anam Syed for community spirit. The students’ family members and teachers that attended were also introduced by the students. VI. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. VII. Student Representative Comments Amy Amin spoke about student government planning for the upcoming year, events that took place, and upcoming fundraisers. Research is being done on having a distinguished alumni award. Danielle Butbul spoke about North students working on the blood drive and spoke of fundraisers that are planned. VIII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. IX. 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, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $7,675,326.03. − Personnel •
Approve the employment of the following support staff effective 10/28/08: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Ernst, Sarah
Secretary B‐Student Assistance Program/Pupil Personnel Services – North, S3‐Step 1, 196 days Secretary B/Special Education – West, S3‐Step 1, 191 days Teacher Assistant/ELL & Reading – North, P1‐Step 1, 186 days
Ortiz, Rebecca Rubakha, Dina •
Approve the leave of absence for certified staff Lisa Litberg, Special Education – North for the 2008‐2009 school year as FMLA Unpaid 11/24/08 to 12/19/08.
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Approve the employment of the following staff for Explore Test 2008:
NILES WEST
NILES NORTH
SUPERVISORS
PROCTORS
SUPERVISORS
PROCTORS
Brandes, Kathleen Conklin, Patricia Foerch, Pamela Foerch, Steve Forman, Alexa Gerambia, Lia Gogerty, Colleen Gray, Nathan Gross, Rachel Grunst, Marie Hawker, Christopher Kantor, Dana Kaye, Amy Malatesta, David Metoyer, Stacy O’Brien, Robert Serafini, Anthony Shah, Hetal Shaoul, David Sihweil, Abraham Tuecke, Rebecca
Berg, Margaret Caruso, Stephanie Coleman, Phyllis Drachenberg, Barbara Ference, Patricia Glaubke, Margaret Gonzales, Carlotta Gragnani, Lucille Hastings, Loretta Kale, Angela Kim, Gloria Liardakis, Nikki Moy, Jean Owens, Laura Russell‐Kawa, Colleen Sikorski, Margaret Walshon, Jeanne Wheatman, Judy Williams, Angela
*Bowering, Traci Bramley, Scott *Erickson, Christy France, Katherine *Hillman,Kristine *Joyner,Kristine Jukic, Jasminka *Lag, Meagan McEvoy, Jennifer Meyer, Richard Nelson, Mitchell Pratt, Charles Rashkow, Donna *Shermach, William *Smith, Agnes Troop, Ryan
Al‐Bazi, Carmen *Aessa, Jacqueline Bartlett, Charlene Dornseif, Katherine Drblik, Carolyn Erickson, Judy Feldman, Diane *Lawrence, Dorothy Lenhardt, Carolyn Liedtke, Laura Relihan‐Hantel, Maureen Tortorice, Ginger Watson, Daphne
* Not District 219 employee
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Approve employment of the following temporary/part‐time staff effective 10/28/08: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Buckley, Sean Choe, Justine Cohn, Walline Hernandez, Daniel Krapivkin, Aleksandr Lin, Linda Machalinski, Dan Onciu, Gabriella Plutov, Emily Schoephoester, Marian Suran, Jason Young, Michael
Theatre Assistant – West IRC Assistant – North Job Coach – West Security Monitor – West Theatre Assistant – West IRC Monitor – North Theatre Assistant – West ELL Paraprofessional – West Science Lab Assistant – West Science Lab Assistant – West Theatre Assistant – West Security Monitor – North
HOURLY RATE
$7.75 $7.75 $14.00 $16.00 $7.75 $7.75 $7.75 $20.52 $7.75 $7.75 $7.75 $16.00
Approve the resignation of the employee support staff effective end of work day: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Friedman, Charlie Harris, Robin
Teacher Assistant/Special Education ‐ North Clerk A/Main Office ‐ North
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DATE
10/17/2008 10/28/2008
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Approve the retirement of the following certified staff:
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POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
EFFECTIVE DATE
Asaro, Joseph Cantor, Iris Kerbis Kelsey, Janet Levitan, Marla Rapp, Mary
Science – North Special Education – North Social Studies – West Guidance Counselor – West English – West
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
June 30, 2013 June 30, 2011 June 30, 2012 June 30, 2013 June 30, 2013
Approve employment of the following stipend positions for the 2008‐09 school year:
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NAME
SCHOOL NAME *Bloom, Zachary Niles North *Gurolnick, Robert Niles North *Lapenia, Alex Niles West Malatesta, David Niles West * Indicates not a District 219 employee
Approve employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2008‐09 school year: Bilsky, Adam Gajzler, Peter Lichenstein, Richard Macholl, Julia Mallueg, Jennifer Marks, Toba
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POSITION Girls Gymnastics Assistant Coach Boys Tennis Assistant Coach Marching Band Spanish National Honor Society
Rifkin, Jamie Ruken, Martin Sawosko, Walter Wagner, James Wentzel, Kenneth Whiteside, Karen
Approve the following disciplinary action: CASE#
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
2009‐04
Suspension without pay – 5 days (10/28/08 through 11/3/08)
− Minutes of 10/6/08 Regular Meeting, Open and Closed Sessions − Student Trips •
For 23 West drama students to attend the Illinois High School Theatre Festival in Champaign, Illinois on January 8‐10, 2009 at a cost to the District of $3,421.
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For 40 West choir students to attend a Choir Tour in Los Angeles and San Diego, California on March 25‐29, 2009 at no cost to the District.
− SIRSI Maintenance Agreement one year renewal in the amount of $11,080.14. − Purchase of 2008 Ford F450 Dump Truck with plow and spreader from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. in the amount of $55,462. The cost of the vehicle will be offset by a $3,256.60 insurance check. − Six Classroom Addition and Daycare Facility at Niles West Trade Package 4a: Masonry from MPZ Mansonry in the amount of $412,000.
Trade Package 6a: General Trades from Hargrave Builders in the amount of $363,000 and Alternate Bid 2 for Exterior Sun Control devices in the amount of $18,250 for a total of $381,250.
Trade Package 7a: Roofing and Sheet Metal from A‐1 Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $42,800 and Alternate Bid 1 in the amount of $750, for a total of $43,550.
Trade Package 9a: Finished Flooring from Midwest Floor Coverings in the amount of $71,761.
Trade Package 15a: Plumbing from Hartwig Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $84,825.
Trade Package 15b: HVAC from Mechanical Concepts of Illinois in the amount of $383,000.
Trade Package 15c: Fire Protection from Global Fire Protection in the amount of $41,800.
Trade Package 16a: Electrical and Fire Alarm from Genesis Electric in the amount of $239,000 and Alternate Bid 1 in the amount of $41,425.50 Photovoltaic Power System (electric for a total of $280,425.50.
X. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta said Niles East alumni Martin Chalfie was a Nobel Prize winner. College Night had live translation services for families and that proved very successful. She thanked the Village of Skokie and Mayor George Van Dusen for their hospitality to the students that visited from Germany. −
Principals’ Report Mr. Osburn said that 25 parents came to the first coffee of the year. He updated the Board and events at the school.
Mr. Freeman said homecoming was a wonderful event. They just completed the Names assembly, followed by the first Lunch with the Principals which was very constructive. There were 250 students who did PSAE retakes. XI. Board Members’ Comments Ruth Klint said she attended the Peer Assistance and Review meeting it was very informative. Bob Silverman spoke of homecoming and how successful the parade was on Friday before the game.
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XII. Board Committee Reports Facility Committee – A presentation was held on the six classroom addition and daycare center. They also discussed potential daycare operators. Policy Committee – A meeting was held on 10/8 with changes on the agenda for first reading. XIII. Business Student Trips The use of a motor coach for the music trip to Peoria was questioned if less than ten students would be attending. Elton Eisele clarified that there would be at least ten students going and the motor coach was necessary for students and equipment. It was asked if the Bands of America trip met the guidelines for a national competition. Mr. Eisele said that it is a privilege for Niles North to attend as only ten percussion bands from the U.S. were selected to participate in this event. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve trips for approximately 10 North and West fine arts students to attend the IMEA All‐State Music Festival in Peoria, Illinois on January 28‐31, 2009 at a cost to the District of $8,091 and for 16 North band students to attend Bands of America in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 18‐22, 2009 at a cost to the District of $4,912. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. Policy Changes – 2nd Reading It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to accept the Policy Changes to 6:280 – Grading and Promotion, 6:282 – Weighted Grades and Rank in Class, and 6:320 – Credit for Proficiency. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. Policy Changes – 1st Reading It was noted that the procedure on field trips has everything from costs for students, staff and sponsors to appropriate sponsors going along with proper accounts.
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2009‐2010 School Calendar Dr. Gatta said the proposed calendar has been discussed with the Niles Township Superintendents Association as well at getting feedback from area North Shore high schools. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve the 2009‐2010 school calendar. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. The following school calendar was approved: Monday, August 24 Tuesday, August 25 Monday, September 7 Monday, September 28 Monday, October 12 Tuesday, November 3 Wednesday, November 11 Wednesday, November 25 Thursday, November 26 Friday, November 27 Monday, December 21 Monday, January 4 Monday, January 18 Friday, January 22 Monday, February 15 Friday, February 26 Monday, March 1 Monday, March 29 Monday, April 5 Monday, May 31 Wednesday, June 9
Teacher Institute Opening Day First Day of School – half day for students Labor Day ‐ No School No School Columbus Day ‐ No School Teacher Institute – No School Veterans Day – No School No School Thanksgiving – No School No School Winter Break Begins School Resumes after Winter Break Martin Luther King Day – No School No School ‐ Day off Between Semesters Presidents’ Day – No School Teacher Institute – No School Casimir Pulaski Day – No School Spring Break Begins (5 days) School Resumes after Spring Break Memorial Day – No School Last Day of School (if no emergency days used)
XIV. Old Business There was no old business. XV. New Business There was no new business. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 27, 2008
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XVI. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. XVII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests Two FOIA requests were received – one for bid results on the classroom addition and a residency FOIA. XVIII. Information Items •
September 2008 Financial Report
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Procedures 4:110‐AP1 6:190‐AP4 6:190‐E2 6:190‐E3 6:280‐AP3
Transportation Services Provided Student Group Trips Proposed Overnight Trip (Board Approval Form) Proposed Overnight Trip Worksheet Grading
XIX. Adjournment It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m. _________________________________
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President
Secretary
Minutes approved November 17, 2008.
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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 27, 2008
