School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES
Regular Board Meeting, Monday, September 8, 2003 The meeting was held in the Room 1625 of Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Avenue, Skokie, Illinois. I.
Call to Order and Roll Call Board President Robert Silverman called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sam Borek, Michael Burnett, Sheri Doniger, Jeffrey Greenspan, Tim Knudsen, Robert Silverman, Lynda Gault Smith.
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Executive Session It was moved by BURNETT and seconded by DONIGER to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation, negotiations, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 7:40 p.m. At 8:18 p.m. it was moved by BOREK and seconded by BURNETT to return to open session of the Regular Board Meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.
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Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 8:21 p.m. The pledge was recited.
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Changes / Additions to the Agenda Mr. Silverman said due to the location of tonight’s meeting being held at Niles North, that the Public Hearing on the Budget will take place later in the agenda, to assure that anyone interested in addressing the Board on this topic will have that opportunity. Added to the consent agenda was a personnel handout, student discipline issue and a student trip.
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Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak at this time.
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Student Representative Comments No one asked to speak.
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Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak.
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Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by BOREK and seconded by BURNETT to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $3,803,004.53. − Minutes of 8/25/03 Regular Meeting, Public and Closed Sessions − Personnel § Accept the resignation of part time support staff L. Zoe Touloupas, Library Extended Hours – West effective August 29, 2003. §
Accept the resignation of Maureen Azcoitia as head cheerleader coach at Niles West, effective immediately.
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Approve the leave of absence for the following support staff: NAME
POSITION
McEvoy, Jennifer Spec. Ed. TA North
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TYPE OF LEAVE
EFFECTIVE DATES
Unpaid, per Article IV, Section 6 of the Board/ NTSS Union cba
1/12/04-3/4/04
Approve the following teacher substitutes for the 2003-2004 school year:
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Aarons, Michael Abtahi, Ali Ander, Perry Anderson, Robert Antonucci, Pam Appleton, Eric Armour, John Aronovich, Barbara Artinian, Talin
Belleau, Kevin Berk, Esther Borkowski, Kay Brodsky, Barry Bubley, Laura Campbell, Ron Cann, Edith Caplan, Randall Carr, Ray
Carron, Dana Chandrathil, Kurian Collens, Joannie Curtis, Jan Davis, Debra Davis, Gary Delia, Placent DiMaria, James Eriksson, Peter
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Feldman, Diane Felt, Benjamin Fink, Harvey Finlay, John Flynn, Patrick Foster, Jane Franz, Helen Fried, Ethel Gadlin, Rebekah Galinski, Katherine Gassman, Aaron Geller, Ann Golata, John Goldrich, Jean Goldsmith, Barbara Grannick, Robert Haas, Morris Hanover, Bonnie Hansen, Sara Heinrich, Timothy Helenowska-Gittler, Joanna Hillier, Leanne Hirsch, Robert Holzman, Jerrold Hoverland, John Jaffe, Dena Johnson, Lyn Kalom, Miller Kaltakis, Anastasia Kaplan, Anna Kenron, Ingrid Kezios, Penny
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Klebba, Marvin Klock, Carin Klong, Lisa Krahl, William Krebs, Corrine Levitt, Muriel Lichtenstein, Richard Lieb, Marlene Marchionna, Anna Martino, Janice Masurat, George McCarthy, Patricia McKenzie, William McMahon,Tom Michaels, Terri Mikhno, Serge Miller, Bonnie Mirza, Samuel Montgomery, Jennifer Morrow, Julie Mui, Mary Jane Nagorsky, Mitchell O'Connor, Lawrence Ofsaiof, Becky Oppice, Harold Pace, Carolyn Parker, Eleanor Parker, Maren Phillips, Marsha Pitler, Barry Pomerantz, Henry Poskozim, Joyce
Raidl, Barbara Rand, Carol Rheinstrom, Deborah Richman, Reggie Rosado, Gina Rose, Nancy Rosenblum, Jean Rosenwald, Morton Salo, Candice Samuelson, Nancy Sanny, Tony Sass, Roger Savage, Daniel Savage, Patrick Schiel, Joan Schiel, John Shermach, William Silver, Maynard Singer, David Sloan, Judi Solovy, David Stark, Debra Sweeney, Joyce Teister, James Tokowitz, Beth Warren, Evelyn Wazidullah, Abunaser Weincord, Mandel Weiner, Allen Weiss, Donald Wolfson, Henry Zalewski, Edward
Approve the following clerical substitutes for the 2003-2004 school year: NAME
Albaum, Doris Bower, Phyllis Japely, Mary O'Connell, Geraldine Schwartz, Beverly Wolff, Carolyn
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Anderson, Janet Dickinson, Marilyn Kurian, Mercy Perez, Maria Svrcek, Mira
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Beringer, Dorothy Dubin, Shirley Mallon, Charlotte Richards, Donna Thomas, Donna Mae
Approve the attached list of stipend positions for the 2003-2004 school year. Niles North Job Class Title Swimming, Boys/Assistant Black Student Association Audio-Visual Club Adventure Club
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First Name Paul L. Curtis Daniel Michael Susan M.
FTE 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50
Niles North Job Class Title Assyrian Club Auto Club Aviation Club Bowling Club Chinese Club Cricket Club D. E. C. A. Club Fashion Club Filipino Club French Club Hellenic Club International Club Israeli Club Japanese Club Korean Club Lead Club Magic-The Gathering Club Sports Med Careers Club Internet Club Purple Pack Club Russian Club S. A. D. D. Club American Sign Lang Club Operation Snowball We/West Help(S) Others Color Guard Academic Bowl/Head Academic Bowl/Assistant Seminars For Scholars Homecoming Stipend Student Activities Board
Student Association Science Olympiad/Assistant W. Y. S. E. Team Niles West Job Class Title Amnesty International Clb Art Club Assyrian Club Creative Cooking Club Cheerleading Assistant Chinese Club Creative Writing Mag Council For Except Child Ecology Club (S.A.V.E.) Page 4 of 14
Last Name Jazrawi Kucab Eisele Puccini Nash Shulman Hankes Nagelvoort Good Sharma Walvoord Serino Holman Sacks Blackman Recker Sacks Virklan Chan Macas Kelley Pistorius Sacks Cox Toledo Wolfe Wolfe Sharma Mendiola Tedell Hoff Ranft Hoffman Bockel Gregerman Puccini Song Chan Condon Kyriazes Dajani
First Name Bashar S. R. John Elton L. Iris Kerbis Susan F. Elizabeth Angela Mary R. Michelle Pankaj Eileen M. Renee P. Betsy Joyce E. Judith E. Mark Joyce E. Donna Albert J. Dennis T. Kevin J. William Joyce E. Patrick Eduardo Stacey Stacey Pankaj Ellen S. Natalie Barbara E. Susan Isaac Amy Daniel Iris Kerbis Hyun Albert J. Angela Harry G. Najwa B.
FTE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 0.60 0.40 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00
Last Name Lichterman Maloney Youkhana Nemkovich Scheib Cheng Hsing Lauer Forman Brenner
First Name Dena Nancy Khanna S. Florence Lynn Sanlida Wileen Evelyn Alexa W. Bonnie
FTE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00
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Niles West Job Class Title Engineering Club Fashion Club Filipino Club French Club Gay-Straight Alliance Hellenic Club Indo-Pak Club International Rel Council Students For Israel Club Russian Club S. A. D. D. Club Serbian Club Operation Snowball Spanish Nat'l Hon Soc Clu Ultimate Frisbee F.C.C.L.A. Club Color Guard Dance Performance Ii Instrumental Music Marching Band/Percussion Music Director Class Sponsor, Freshman Class Sponsor, Sophomore Class Sponsor, Junior Class Sponsor, Senior Seminars For Scholars Homecoming Stipend National Honor Society Student Senate Student Union Director Accolades Production Student Newspaper Service Organization/Dir Service Organization/Asst W. Y. S. E. Team Yearbook/Assistant
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Last Name Torres Dunham Schram Linafelter Garay Bravos Sideris Delahanty De Guzman Sideris Hulsh Gulak Clish Jovcic Conroy Rivas Nortillo Kiraly La Brasca Slutzky Katz Zarate Katz Hulsh Bond Shapiro Hesser Klingenberger Forman Attig Schwarz Donnelly Swanson Conroy Nemkovich Nemkovich Watkins Bond
First Name Louis Lisa Susan M. Amy Rachael George Angela Seema Emily M. Angela Maya Tatyana Brett Gordana Michael Maria E. Robert D. Marcia Danielle Mindy Steven T. Osualdo Steven T. Maya Kevin Laura Sarell David Alexa W. Jean Christopher Margaret M. Sharon Michael Florence Florence Elizabeth Kevin
FTE 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.33 1.00 0.33 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.33 1.00 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00
Approve the contract with Gottfred-Lybolt Speech Associates for the 20032004 school year.
− Donation from Gary and Phyllis Rieman. − Donation from Skokie Rotary of $5,000 to Niles West Activity Account. − Student Trip – for 24 Niles West soccer members to attend Rockford Tournament in Rockford, Illinois on September 19-20, 2003 at no cost to the District. − To pay for Ombudsman alternative schooling for Student #2003-07 for the first semester of the 2003-04 school year.
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Superintendent’s Report Mr. Codell introduced Michael Guberman from the Skokie Rotary. Mr. Guberman presented a check for $5,000 to the Niles West Athletic Activity Account as a thank you for use of the West facilities for the circus. He said the Rotary is delighted to give these funds to the students and spoke of support by Neil Codell between the business community and the schools. He also thanked Dennis Degelmann and the security staff for their assistance during the circus. Mr. Codell said Opening Institute was exceptional. He thanked Mr. Silverman and Dan Montgomery for their contribution to a fantastic start to the school year. Mike Hoffman developed a film highlighting three students, their personal issues, and how they were treated by District 219 staff. The Financial Advisory Committee will have its first meeting on Wednesday, September 24. Open House plans for October 12 are being finalized at both schools. §
Principal’s Report Dale Vogler said the first day of school and her first day as Principal went well. She reported West student Susan Nowak received a score of 36 on her ACT test. There will be events taking place on 9/11 starting with a flag raising at 7:10 a.m. The Board was invited to attend. Brad Swanson said he was pleased with how things went on the first day of school. Events will take place throughout 9/11 in the classrooms remembering this event. The Director’s Studio will hold their first performance in the black box theater this weekend.
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Board Members’ Comments Mr. Sam Borek announced his retirement and read his resignation. Former Board member Howard Dane thanked and complimented Mr. Borek for his contribution to the community. Former Board member Joe Weiss thanked Sam Borek for giving of his time to service the school district. Former Board member Leon Finkel thanked Sam Borek for his years of service and dedication to all children of the community. Mr. Burnett said the District is losing something that is irreplaceable and told Mr. Borek that he has made a positive difference to the District. Jeffrey Greenspan thanked Mr. Borek for being committed to providing a quality education for the students and community. Sheri Dongier thanked Sam Borek for his unselfishness and thanked him for being committed to all students. Page 6 of 14
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Lynda Gault Smith thanked Sam Borek both personally and professionally for his commitment and big heart. Robert Silverman thanked Sam Borek for all that he has done especially with the construction project, looking out for students, and for giving his time as a Board member in District 219. He said Mr. Borek has made a positive mark on the District. Neil Codell thanked Mr. Borek for all that he has done for the district and spoke of his advocacy for all students. A plaque was presented to Mr. Borek commemorating his years of service to District 219. Michael Burnett spoke on parent involvement. He said there was an article in the New York Times discussing inner city schools hiring parent coordinators. He said he attended Institute Day and was inspired and awed by the presentation. He also attended the North vs. West football game and saw many staff members there and said he respected them for attending this event. Robert Silverman commented on a Wall Street Journal article discussing the merits of physical education for students. Sheri Doniger said she attended the recent football game and thanked Dennis Degelmann and the security staff for their work during the game. Sam Borek said that Highland Park/Deerfield High School has eliminated class rank. He noted this is the fourth school in the North Shore that has done this.
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Board Committee and Other Reports Sheri Doniger reported that a Policy Committee meeting was held last week. Policy and procedure changes will be brought to the next Board meeting.
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Business Building Update Chuck Polich said there are many little things that have to be done in both buildings, which should all be completed in a few months. He said this was a great project to be a part of and thanked the Board for involving his company, IHC. Paul Babski reported that there are still several issues to bring to closure. He said all the groups involved in this project did a great job of working together. They are completing punch list items on a staggered schedule so as not to affect the students during class time. He indicated that final work to close out plans will be done over winter break. Matt Overeem said the parking lot lighting will be hooked up tomorrow. Electrical signs will be up by the end of the month.
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Purchases / Payments to Contractors / Change Orders It was moved by BOREK and seconded by GREENSPAN to authorize the payments for various contractors included in pay request #40 totaling $2,824,872.75. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Included for payment were the following: •
Payment #28 to IHC Group for Material Procurement Services in the amount of $94,703.49.
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Payment #27 to IHC Group for Contract Order Delivery Services in the amount of $181,643.09.
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Payment #6 to Campanella & Sons, Inc. for Trade Package 2ar-N for Excavation at Niles North in the amount of $100,615.23.
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Payment #2 to Fritz Landscaping Company, Inc. for Trade Package 2d-nw for Landscaping and Seed at North and West in the amount of $2,043.90.
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Payment #14 to The Pickus Companies for Trade Package 2e-nw for Building Excavation & Site Grading at North and West in the amount of $7,319.70.
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Payment #9 to Corona Construction Companies for Trade Package 3d-nw for Building concrete at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $6,633.18.
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Payment #12 to S.G. Krauss Company for Trade Package 5c-nw for Plumbing at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $17,461.80.
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Payment #8 for JimmyZ’s Masonry for Trade Package 4b-w for Masonry at Niles West in the amount of $12,510.00.
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Payment #1 for DME Access Lifts for Trade Package 14b-nw for Elevators/ Wheelchair Lifts at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $26,009.10.
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Payment #6 to Hargrave Builders, Inc. for Trade Package 6f-nw for General Trades for Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $109,932.26.
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Payment #7 to McHenry County Glass & Mirror, Inc. for Trade Package 8b-nw for Glass and Aluminum for North and West in the amount of $81,216.00.
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Payment #10 to International Decorators Inc. for Trade Package 9e-nw for Metal Studs, Dry Wall & Paint at North and West in the amount of $100,705.91.
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Payment #5 to Central Ceiling Systems, Inc. for Trade Package 9f-nw for Suspended Ceiling, Acoustical Panels at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $50,271.26.
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Payment #6 to Libertyville Tile & Carpet for Trade Package 9g-nw for Finish Flooring at Niles North & Niles West in the amount of $80,794.80.
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Payment #1 for Carroll Seating Company for Trade Package 10b-nw for Lockers at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $77,909.40.
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Payment #1 to Carroll Seating Company for Trade Package 12c-nw for Plastic Laminate Casework for West and North in the amount of $215,533.80.
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Payment #12 to DeFranco Plumbing Inc. for Trade Package 15h-nw for Plumbing at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $63,189.00.
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Payment #9 to Abbott and Associates, Incorporated for Trade Package 15j-w for HVAC at Niles West in the amount of $136,955.17.
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Payment #6 to Alliance Fire Protection for Trade Package 15j-nw for Fire Protection at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $8,578.17.
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Payment #11 to Berry Electric for Trade Package 16d-w for Electrical at Niles West in the amount of $350,415.90.
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Payment #8 to Kil-Bar Electric Company for Trade Package 16f-n for Electrical at Niles North in the amount of $335,924.61.
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Payment #1 to Boelter Contracting for Trade Package 11b-n for Food Service Equipment at Niles North in the amount of $44,244.54.
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Payment #4 to Abbey Paving for Trade Package 2g-nw for Asphalt Paving, site utilities at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $482,259.24.
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Payment #7 to Focus Environmental Contractors, LLC for Asbestos Abatement at Niles North and Niles West in the amount of $50,670.00.
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Payment #8 to Ideal Heating Company for Trade Package 15k-n for HVAC at Niles North & Administration Building in the amount of $187,333.20.
Mr. Knudsen asked about the Siemens Building Technology change order for $235,000.00. Mr. Overeem noted that this was an amendment to the clean up process. There was discussion that information regarding this change order was not listed in detail on the IHC report as is normal procedure. Mr. Overeem noted that this $235,000.00 charge will come out of contingency and change order account. The Board asked for an itemized listing of what this Siemens work entails. Mr. Overeem will provide this information as a part of the September 29, 2003 Board agenda. It was moved by BURNETT and seconded by BOREK to table approval of the Siemens change order for $235,000.00 until the next meeting. A voice vote was taken. The motion carried. It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by BOREK to approve change orders totaling $3,342.79. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.
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The following change orders were included: § §
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Change order #17 for $315.00 with Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating and to revise their contract from $623,238.15 to $623,553.15. Change orders#5 for a deduct of ($4,056.64), #6 for $4,323.05, #7 for $2,137.50 and #8 for a deduct of $20,080.00) with Pickus Construction Companies and to revise their contract amount from $1,784,376.46 to $1,766,700.37. Change order #7 for $12,661.00 with International Decorators, Inc. and to revise their contract from $894,925.46 to $907,586.46. Change order #2 for $3,104.00 with Focus Environmental Contractors and to revise their contract amount from $440,950.00 to $444,054.00. Change order #12 for $2,117.88 with Kil-Bar Electric Company and to revise their contract amount from $2,738,981.21 to $2,741,099.09. Change order #2 for $2,821.00 with Boelter Companies, LLC and to revise their contract amount from $210,968.00 to $213,789.00.
It was moved by BOREK and seconded by DONIGER to purchase Staging Concepts risers from The Larson Equipment & Furniture Co., in the amount of $112,950.00 for use in the black box theaters at both schools. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. 2004-05 School Calendar Mr. Codell said he has had many discussions with staff, parents, and students regarding a student centered calendar. He would like to establish a school calendar where students finish final exams before winter break allowing them a true break. One of the benefits to this calendar is that students will finish school by the end of May. Mr. Codell said other high schools have successfully done this. Mr. Silverman said he likes the idea of ending the semester at winter break, but asked that the start of school be coordinated with feeder districts to be assured that camps are completed. Mr. Codell said by starting this concept with the 05-06 school year all groups will be taken into consideration. Mr. Codell said this is an opportunity to bring two years of school calendars to the Board at one time. A revised 04-05 and 05-06 school calendar will be presented at the next meeting. Mr. Greenspan suggested getting input now from other groups so this concept can possibly be put in place for next year. Mr. Burnett noted that ending the school year in May will allow graduates to take summer classes at college. It was also noted that students that graduate early can begin college courses in January. The administration will do more research, get input from all affected groups, and present their findings to the Board. Page 10 of 14
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Public Hearing on 2003-04 Budget It was moved by BOREK and seconded by BURNETT to open the public hearing on the annual budget for 2003-04. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. The hearing commenced at 10:15 p.m. No one spoke on the budget. It was moved by BOREK and seconded by BURNETT to close the public hearing on the annual budget for 2003-04. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. 2003-04 Budget It was moved by BURNETT and seconded by KNUDSEN to adopt the annual budget resolution with the understanding that it is subject to recommendations from the Superintendent’s Financial Advisory Committee and for the goal of a balanced budget for the 2004-05 school year. Mr. Silverman said that overall he is not happy with the budget. He said there have been many compromises included in the document and indicated he is in favor of approving the budget but is not in favor of continual deficit spending. Mr. Greenspan said he objects to the restrictions added to the budget adoption motion. Sam Borek said adding this restriction to the resolution is not legal. He said the spirit is good, but no attachments can be made to the budget resolution. Mr. Burnett said he has reviewed this budget very carefully and by adding these comments allows him to be in support of the budget. He said it should be a goal of the district to have a balanced budget in 2004-05. Mr. Knudsen agreed with Mr. Burnett. Mr. Silverman said the Board needs to talk to the Superintendent’s Financial Advisory Committee and to EPAC first before making this a goal. By adopting this resolution, it will dramatically affect the education system we offer students. Mr. Knudsen said this is the fifth year in a row that a budget deficit has been approved and it has to stop. He said with a possible referendum coming up we need to declare what our goals are and show the community we will not spend more money. Mr. Silverman commented that we have under-spent the budget allocations in the budget for the last ten years.
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Mr. Greenspan commented that sometimes there is a surplus and sometimes there is a deficit. He said expenditures should meet the needs of educating our students. He said it not a good policy to say to balance the budget as a goal and thereby adversely impact the quality of education. Mr. Borek said by having this as a goal students will suffer. He said the referendum will never pass if we have a balanced budget. Mr. Knudsen said he has put together a plan that will balance the budget without cutting programs. Mr. Silverman said the way education is funded in the state is affecting all school districts making it very difficult to have a balanced budget. Mr. Burnett said he believes a balanced budget should be a goal of the district and if it is not it will affect the Class of 2010. He further stated that sometimes you need to draw a line in the sand. By giving the public this message it will make people realize that time is ticking. Mr. Codell reported the SFAC recommended a referendum in 03-04. The Board has approved $7.5 million in budget cuts over the past two years of which $4 million was recommended by the SAFC and they have been implemented. Mr. Silverman said he will not vote for this motion as this is something that should be voted on by the community. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Knudsen. Voting Nay: Borek, Doniger, Greenspan, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion did not carry. It was moved by SILVERMAN and seconded by GREENSPAN to direct the Administration to further cut expenditures, conduct administrative restructuring, find revenue sources, and continue to offer quality programs for our students. Mr. Burnett said some ideas should have substance and some should have teeth and this motion has no teeth. Mr. Borek suggested that Mr. Burnett look for revenue sources rather than making cuts. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Doniger, Greenspan, Silverman, Gault Smith. Voting Nay: Burnett, Knudsen. The motion carried. Page 12 of 14
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It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by BOREK to adopt the annual budget resolution. Mr. Knudsen said this is the fifth year in a row a deficit budget is up for approval. He said there were no cuts in the number of administrators and they gave themselves raises of between 3 to 3½% each. He said we are not making any cuts. Mr. Silverman said these are false statements. There were some administrators who received no raises and any raises given were approved by the Board. Mr. Silverman said that all of the SFAC recommendations could not be implemented but a vast majority were. Mr. Burnett said he was prepared to vote on the budget, but cannot make five years become six or seven years and cannot vote yes on this budget. Mr. Silverman said changes have been made. Circumstances continue to change with PTAB, tax caps and increasing enrollment. Lynda Gault Smith said we have spent much time this evening listening to allegations and destructive commentary. She said every board meeting someone is being picked on and there are arguments we all have to listen to and that are not appreciated by the rest of the board members or audience. Mr. Greenspan asked to call the question and said he thinks we are all entitled to our own opinion and no one should be criticized for it. He said the budget should be what you need to spend to maintain the quality of education our community expects. Mr. Silverman said we need to find a better way of discussing things or find a different format. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Doniger, Greenspan, Silverman, Gault Smith. Voting Nay: Burnett, Knudsen. The motion carried.
Class of 2003 Student ACT Scores and Community Relations Committee It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by BOREK to table the discussion on these two topics until the next meeting. A voice vote was taken. The motion carried.
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Old Business There was no old business discussed.
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New Business There was no new business discussed.
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Audience to Visitors (on items related to district business) No one asked to speak.
XVII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests There were no correspondence or FOIA requests. XVIII. Adjournment It was moved by BOREK and seconded by DONIGER to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation, negotiations, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees and to adjourn the meeting therefrom with no action to be taken. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. The meeting went into closed session at 11:35 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
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MINUTES APPROVED SEPTEMBER 29, 2003.
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