Meeting Agenda BOARD OF EDUCATION ♦ NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS ♦ DISTRICT 219 June 2, 2014 I.

Call to Order and Roll Call (6:30 p.m.)

II.

Closed Session To discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees, collective bargaining, purchase of property, security procedures, student disciplinary cases, the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters related to individual students and pending litigation.

III.

Pledge of Allegiance

IV.

Changes / Additions to the Agenda

V.

Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only)

VI.

Student Representative Comments Niles North – Maggi Kreisheh Niles West - Stephanie Knoor

VII.

Community Representative Comments

VIII.

Approval of Consent Agenda − Monthly Bills and Payroll .......................................................................................................................... 1 − Personnel* ................................................................................................................................................ 2 − Minutes of the May 12, 2014 Board of Education Meeting –Open and Closed* ....................................... 3 − CLIC Insurance Renewal ......................................................................................................................... 4 − Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance .......................................................................... 5 − Salt Silo Proposal ..................................................................................................................................... 6 − Prevailing Wage ....................................................................................................................................... 7 − Renewal of Gale Online Subscription Service – North and West ............................................................. 8 − Car Donation ............................................................................................................................................ 9 − Auditor Proposal ..................................................................................................................................... 10 − Authorizing Resolution for Designation Interest Earnings for Fiscal Year 2014-15 ............................... 11 − Loan of Automobiles for Drivers Education, Including Accessories Program ........................................ 12 − Purchase and Installation of Two Trotec Speedy Laser Engravers Including Accessories and Training .......................................................................................................................................... 13 − Textbook Adoptions for the 2014-15 School Year ................................................................................. 14 − SmartNet Renewal ................................................................................................................................. 15 − Infinite Campus Renewal ....................................................................................................................... 16 − Finance System Annual Maintenance Agreement ................................................................................. 17 − Microsoft Products Annual Licensing Agreement .................................................................................. 18 − Donation to Culinary Program ................................................................................................................ 19 − Donation to Niles North Engineering Program ....................................................................................... 20

IX.

Superintendent’s Report

X.

Principals’ Report

XI.

Board Members’ Comments

XII.

Board Committee Reports

XIII.

Business − Summer Curriculum Projects for the 2014-15 School Year (Discussion and Action) ............................ 21 − Fees for Credit Card Payments By Families (Discussion and Action) ................................................... 22

XIV.

Old Business

XV.

New Business

XVI.

Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business)

XVII.

Information Items − Monthly Financial Report – April 2014 ................................................................................................... 23 FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) ........................................................................................................ 24

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XVIII. XIX.

Closed Session (if needed) Adjournment

*Denotes items for Board members only

Upcoming Board of Education Meeting Dates: July 7, 2014 (Niles West South Lobby) August 4, 2014 August 25, 2014 September 22, 2014 October 20, 2014 November 17, 2014 December 15, 2014 January 12, 2015 February 9, 2015 February 9, 2015 March 16, 2015 April 13, 2015 May 11, 2015

School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Monday, May 12, 2014

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 6:30 p.m. Board Members present at roll call: Sheri Doniger, Carlton Evans, David Ko, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Eileen Valfer II. Closed Session It was moved by KLINT and seconded by KO to recess into Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of employees, collective bargaining, purchase of property, security procedures, student disciplinary cases, the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters related to individual students and pending litigation. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Ko, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:45 p.m. III. Open Session It was moved by VALFER and seconded by DONIGER to return to open session at 8:00 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Ko, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. IV. Recall to Order Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 8:14 p.m. and the Pledge was recited. V. Changes / Additions to the Agenda The green personnel handout was added to the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Numbers 1, 3 and Number 11 on the regular Agenda, which are being held until the Second Closed Session. VI. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) There was no audience to visitors requesting to speak. VII. Student Representative Comments Niles North – Madi Gardner (filling in for Maggi Kreisheh) highlighted upcoming events for Niles North: Dance Marathon will be held at Niles West on Friday, May 17 from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. The funds will be used to support CROSO (Child Restoration Outreach Support Organization); an organization that works to helps students in Uganda go to college. The prom will be held on Saturday, May 24 at the Hyatt in conjunction with a post prom party on Sprit Cruise at Navy Pier. Student Government elections will take place on Monday, May 19. International Night which took place on Saturday, April 12 was a great event and a big success. All clubs came together to represent their cultural heritage with over 500 community members in attendance. Graduation will be Thursday, May 29 at Northwestern University at 7:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at the N-Club starting at 5:00 p.m. Niles West - Dr. Ness highlighted events for Stephanie Knoor, who was unable to attend tonight’s meeting: Dr. Ness reiterated that Dance Marathon, which is in its 11th year, will be held on Friday and is a cooperation of both schools. The funds will go to support students in Uganda to further their education. The secondary beneficiary of the proceeds is District 219’s Foundation of Excellence. Graduation will be Wednesday, May 28 at Northwestern University at 7:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at the N-Club starting at 5:00 p.m. Community Representative Comments There were no community representative comments. VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by EVANS to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.

A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Ko, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried Included in the Consent Agenda: Monthly Bills and Payroll totaling $12,761,865.54 Personnel −

Approved the resignation for the following administrators: NAME Pieczynski, Edward Pritzker, Jessica Rull, Kristine

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FROM Assistant Director of Special Education, 205 day calendar

Ford, Patti-Anne Hawk, David Klos, Sara Lefevre, Ami Lopez, Alfredo Ortmann, Timothy Rigby, Mark Trimberger, Eric

SALARY $114,000.00

EFFECTIVE DATE July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

POSITION Director of World Languages, 205 day calendar Director of Fine Arts 205 day calendar Associate Dean, 260 day calendar Assistant Director of Humanities, 205 day calendar Director of Science, 205 day calendar Director of Security, 260 day calendar Director of Fine Arts 260 day calendar Assistant Principal of Operations, 260 day calendar Assistant Superintendent for Business/CSBO, 260 day calendar

SALARY $125,000

EFFECTIVE DATE July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

$116,082.61

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

$55,000

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

$85,000

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

$127,000

June 12, 2014 – June 30, 2015

$72,100

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

$171,297.52

July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

$129,850

June 12, 2014 – June 30, 2015

$190,000

May 19, 2014 – June 30, 2017

Approved the resignation of the following certified staff: NAME Sang, Melissa

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TO Director of Special Education, 205 day calendar

Approved the administrative and associate contracts for the following administrators for the 2014-2015 school year: NAME Bowen, Todd

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EFFECTIVE DATE June 18, 2014 June 11, 2014 June 30, 2014

Approved the transfer of the following administrative position for the 2014-2015 school year:

NAME Powell, Page

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POSITION Assistant Director of Special Education Director of Student Activities Chief Financial Officer

POSITION/LOCATION Social Worker / North

EFFECTIVE DATE June 16, 2014

Approved the employment of the following certified staff for the 2014-2015 school year: NAME Clancy, John Hellmer, Anne Kleinschrodt, Daniel Serrano, Cecilia

POSITION Physical Welfare – MA / Step 5 Psychologist - MA60 / Step 8 Science – MA / Step 10 Mathematics – BA15 / Step 2

FTE .2 .8 1.0 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE August 11, 2014 August 11, 2014 August 11, 2014 August 11, 2014

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Approved the following certified staff leave of absence for the 2014-2015 school year: NAME Stucky, Sarah

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TO - RESIGNATION June 30, 2014

POSITION One-on-one Paraprofessional P1 / Step 2, 186 day calendar

FTE 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE August 11, 2014

POSITION/LOCATION Paraprofessional / Central

TYPE OF LEAVE Child Rearing

LEAVE FTE May 19, 2014 – June 6, 2014

Approved the employment of the following paid interns for the 2014-2015 school year: NAME Long, Jaime Miller, Zachary

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FROM - RELEASE Board approved December 16, 2013

Approved the following support staff leave of absence for the 2013-2014 school year: NAME Sweeney, Cameron

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LEAVE FTE November 24, 2014 – December 19, 2014

Approved the employment of the following support staff for the 2014-2015 school year: NAME Mathews, Andrew

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TYPE OF LEAVE Child Rearing

Approved rescinding the release of the following certified staff and approve the Resignation Agreement and General Release: CASE 2014-E04

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POSITION/LOCATION Social Studies / North

POSITION/LOCATION Psychology Intern / Central Social Work Intern / North

SALARY $16,000/Yr. $9,000/Yr.

EFFECTIVE DATE August 11, 2014 August 11, 2014

Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for and 2013-14 School year: NAME Ahern, Thomas Block, Bradley Choute, Maridsa Danielak, Kelly Fleury, Vanessa Howe, George Iqal, Janet Khandakar, Amin Kleppin, Daniel Magel, Ilana Oline, William Roman, Emily Shearer, Violette Zubeck, Rose

POSITION / LOCATION Security / West Job Coach / West Textbook Center / West Training Room / West Textbook Center / West Weight Room / West Textbook Center / West Textbook Center / West Weight Room / West Textbook Center / West Weight Room / West Textbook Center / North Textbook Center / North Textbook Center / North

RATE $18.00/Hr. $14.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $12.00/Hr. $8.25/Hr. $8.25/Hr. $8.25/Hr.

EFFECTIVE DATE May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 12, 2014

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Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2013-2014 school year: Shlimon, Phillip

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Approved the employment of the following certified staff for Summer School 2014: NAME Amaro, John Araos, Cathy *Arends, Christopher Baehr, Sherry *Barraca, Donald Beckman, Diana

NAME *Dargis, Lara *Deamont, Denise Defelice, Sean Deligianis, Anastasia Deligianis, Anastasia *Duhai, Rachel

NAME Kennedy, Shaun Komo, Natalie *Kordalewski, Adam Koulouris, Christy Krzeminski, James Larrabee, Daniel

NAME Rusk, Daniel Salem, Omar Sarangay, Steven *Savage, Daniel Serrano, Cecilia Shaoul, David

Behling, James Bluestein, Juliet Braheny, Kyle Brandes, Kathleen *Brown, Deborah Caceres, Felix Caplan, Kara *Carstons, Laura Casey, Caitlin Cheng, Joy Chihoski, Robert Chu, Gary Condon, Angela Crowe, Kevin *Crownson, Jennie

Lee, Yoon Magnuson, Blake McEnery, Elizabeth Minkus, Aaron Morrissey II, Michael Myers, Catherine

Smith, Jessica Stefl, Camilla Swedberg, Andrew *Sykora, Christopher

Naatz, Timothy *Oh, Helen Olsen, Jessica

Toy, Daniel Tulley, Hillary Wehman, Colin

Hill, Alexandra Kachhia, Ashishkumar Kaiser, Erick

*O'Malley, Stephanie Penn, Crystal Persaud, Stephanie Peterson, Lara Powell, Chris

Wiberg, Ann Wismer, Barbara Wu, Brittany Zbinden, Beverly Zilewicz, John

Karottu, Aby

Ralfs, Jessica

Zubb, Paul

Eiseman, Jaclyn *Essenberg, Kristina Ethington-Bart, Brittany Foster, Jason France, Katherine *Garrigan, Melissa Geu, Ryan Gould, David Graham, Michael Greenspan, Brad *Hanley, Marita

Shermach, William Shor, Susan

*Indicates not a District 219 employee −

Approved the employment of the following support staff for 2014 Summer School: NAME Arnold, Deborah Ballweg, David DePillo, Carmen Elarde, Linda FitzPatrick, John Galvez, Lynette General, Robert Gooden, Ricky Grubisch, Nicholas

NAME Hurley, Richard James, Donald Joffe, Matthew Johnson, Lyn Kim, Gloria Kruszynski, Mark Leaks, Michael Mathews, Andrew Ramirez, Mario

NAME Rasch, William Rashkow, Donna San Ramon, Maria Schwartz, Beverly Shlimon, Phillip* Sloane, Robin Sullivan, Peggy Tiffin, Kathy Vitale, Vincent

*Indicates not a District 219 employee −

Approved the employment of the following certified substitutes for 2014 Summer School: NAME Bennett, Doug DiZillo, Joseph Halliday, Val McCollough, Sue Sherwin, Robert Wiberg, Ann

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Approved the employment of the following clerical/paraprofessional substitutes for 2014 Summer School: NAME Brines, Chrissie Gunchick, Rosemary McCollough, Sue Sherwin, Robert

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Approved administrative contract for the following administrator for the 2014-2015 school year: NAME Daly, Timothy

POSITION Assistant Director of Special Education, 205 day calendar

SALARY $100,000.00

EFFECTIVE DATE July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015

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Approved the employment of the following certified staff for the 2014-2015 school year:

NAME Batista, Adrian −

EFFECTIVE DATE August 11, 2014

POSITION One-on-one Paraprofessional, P1 / Step 2, 186 day calendar

FTE 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE August 11, 2014

Approved the resignation of the following support staff:

NAME Georges, Alan −

FTE 1.0

Approved the employment of the following support staff for the 2014-2015 school year:

NAME Sturm, Christopher −

POSITION Special Education – MA15 / Step 4

POSITION ELL Paraprofessional

EFFECTIVE DATE May 27, 2014

Approved the retirement of the following support staff:

NAME Jaimes, Norma

POSITION Secretary A, Main Office

EFFECTIVE DATE May, 2018

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Approved the Minutes of the April 7, 2014 Board of Education Meeting-Open and Closed.

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Approved the Private Music Teacher Fee rates through the 2017-18 school year.

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Approved that the Business Office request bids for the sale of the Cummins QSV98, 170kW – 18 cylinder natural gas engine, with control center and a complete 480V switchgear with generator controls including Square “D” breakers and to award the contract to the highest bidder or sell the equipment as scrap.

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Approved and signed the updated PTAB Authorization Resolutions relating to both the Sraga Hauser and Franczek Radelet firms.

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Approved that the Administration engage Employer’s Claim Service, Inc. as the District’s third-party administrator for workers’ compensation for a fee of $11,500 for the 2014-15 school year.

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Approved the Administration to pay $47,632.41 to the Niles Township Property Tax appeals Cooperative for efforts undertaken on behalf of Niles township High School District 219 in the property tax area.

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Approved the acceptance of a 2000 Honda Civic 4 door vehicle donation for Niles West’s Automotive Department by Mr. Brent Garner.

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Approved the Change Order for upsizing of piping for chilled supply and return water at Niles North at a cost of $36,507.30.

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Approved the International trip for Niles West students to attend a cultural and musical learning trip to Costa Rica for a total cost of $2,439.00 which will be 100% covered by the activity funds.

IX. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta stated that preliminary data on the fiscal impact of Senate Bill 16 was issued on May 7 by the Illinois State Board of Education. The recommendations come from the Senate Education Funding Advisory Committee. This Bill creates a single weighted funded formula which establishes a new foundation level. Under this proposal, District 219 would suffer a loss of $2.9 million dollars a year. District 219 is currently working with ED-RED so that our legislatures understand what the impact of this Bill, realizing there are winners and losers and District 219 would be a loser. Every year different publications post America’s Best High Schools, Who’s Who Among the High schools of the Nation, etc. One that gets a lot of interest is Washington Post America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Their formula is to weight certain things, i.e., number of graduates, advance placement, etc. This formula is what J. Matthews calls the Challenge Index. He takes the total number of advance placement courses and divides it by the number of seniors that graduated in May or June. He does this so that he can look at schools who give the average students a chance to experience college reading lists, analytical college examinations and research; and he stated that research consistently shows over and over again that even low performing students that got a 2 on an AP test do significantly better in college than similar students who never take an AP course. Dr. Gatta stated that District 219 has been able to increase its enrollment into the most rigorous courses while maintaining the level of success of a 3 or better and that is why we

received the award from the College Board. The Challenge Index is designed to identify schools that have done the best job in persuading average students to take college level courses and tests. District 219 made the list. J. Matthews thinks a 1.0 on his scale is a modest standard. Our challenge factor is 1.386 and moving in the right direction, even though we still have work to do. Principals’ Report Niles North - Dr. McTague highlighted some of the events at Niles North. He discussed the Niles North Summer Reading Program and stated that reading is a critical life skill. The 49th Awards of Distinction Program will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at Niles North starting with a reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Commons and followed by a program at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Tina Helms and Gary Chu received the Spring Teacher Award from Texas Instruments, which recognizes excellence in mathematics education. Anchor Joshi was selected by the students to be the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year and Yolanda O’Brien was selected as the Support Staff person of the year. Dance Marathon will be held at Niles West on Friday, May 17 from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. Niles North’s website, Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence, has been launched. This website will provide information about all events that are being planned next year to celebrate Niles North’s 50th anniversary and 50 years of excellence in education. Niles West - Dr. Ness said that Dance Marathon is in its 11th year and it is a great cooperative between the schools. Dr. Ness thanked the Board members for attending Pasta & Pops and stated that it was a great celebration. Niles West will be launching a program called “LEAPS” (Leading Everyone to AP Success). Each day, starting Monday through Thursday, teachers will be coming to the Lit Center meeting the students to start developing a rapport with them and building the AP culture. The Athletics Hall of Fame is finally taking shape. The hallway is being reconstructed and a blue print is in place to honor the past athletes and their excellence. The first honorees will be inducted on September 12, which will culminate with the activities at the football game. Niles West Debate Team, who have only been in existence for four years, had a tremendous year. This is a rigorous program and a great way to prepare for college. In the last four years, five students earned scholarships to universities from the debate program. Boys’ gymnastics was undefeated and took the Central Suburban League Championship for the first time since 1990. They competed last week at the Lyons Township Sectional and came in 2nd place and qualified for State. Adrian Batista was named coach of the year for the CSL. Girls’ soccer had a tremendous turn around and defeated Maine South for the first time in school history. Niles West Soft Ball Team beat Niles North last week in the Skokie Skirmish. Esther Yim is being honored at the Asian Pacific Ceremony downtown at the Thompson Center this Wednesday. This is an award for youth who excel, not only academically, but in many areas. X. Board Committee Comments Mrs. Valfer commended District 219 for all of the summer offerings to younger children that were offered in the Skokie Park District brochure. Mrs. Klint thanked the principals for taking the initiative for the AP classes at both schools. She has attended everything at both schools for parents. Mr. Silverman attended International Night and commented that the organization, entertainment, food and turnout were extremely impressive. He also attended Pasta & Pops and stated that each student had an opportunity to show their incredible, unique talents. He had the opportunity to attend Avenue Q and said it was an outstanding production. Dr. Doniger thanked the principals for providing a written synopsis of the activities at the schools. Mr. Evans had the opportunity to go to the Induction of the National Honor Society and said that it was very impressive to see well-rounded students being inducted. He commended the parents, teachers and staff for the work they put in. XI. Board Committee Reports Facilities Committee had a meeting on May 6 and discussed the issue of piping which will be added to the cafeteria plan. The Committee also discussed the additional punch list for the Niles North pool and the coordination of closing the pool and the summer swimming program at Niles North that is open to the public. Everything else is on schedule. There was a Joint Facilities/Policy Committee meeting and discussion of some of the policies and it was decided that an additional study will be required. CSSI met on April 16. The Committee reviewed a new honor roll proposal and discussed department feedback which was positive. CSSI requested that District 219 examine the number of students that will be affected by a new honor roll process. Dr. Roloff had the numbers run and is communicating them with CSSI. We will make a formal recommendation to the Board of Education in August or September. In addition, CSSI is proposing that we change from gold, silver and bronze keys to an academic honor such as cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude,

based on a cumulative GPA. The rationale for this is that the college will understand the academic honor terminology more so than gold, silver and bronze. The Committee was strongly in favor of this. Dr. Doniger said that the Policy Committee had a joint meeting and will be discussing policy further. There will be a second reading and another policy meeting will be scheduled. XII.

Business − Digital Literacy Program There was a discussion on 21st century literacy and the new park assessment that will be coming shortly. We don’t know when the assessment will come, but we know it will be administered electronically. We have been working on setting up setting infrastructure and how we will test students over multiple days with the new park assessment. As well as being versed in the content area, students have to have basic 21st century technological skills. If a student spends a lot of time trying to figure out how to maneuver in the test, that would be time lost. Guy Ballard and I discussed how this knowledge will be given at an early time in the students experience so they will do well. Dr. Doniger has been involved with creating a graduation requirement. This is the first version of a pilot program in meeting this goal. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve the Digital Literacy Pilot Program for 2014-2015 school year. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Ko, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. − Proposed School Fees for 2014-2015 School Year There was a discussion on school fees for various schools and the cost of our school fees. It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to accept reduction of the school fee only by 50% (or$225) for students who qualify for reduced lunch. All other optional fees must be paid at the standard rate for the 2014-2015 school year. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Ko, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. − Policies and Procedures 2nd Reading There were no changes in Policies and Procedures. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve the 2nd Reading of Policies and Procedures as presented. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Ko, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried The following policy and procedural changes were adopted at the May 12, 2014 Board of Education Meeting. Section 2 (School Board) Number 2:30

Name School District Elections

2:110

Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers

Change Remove election responsibilities from board secretary/clerk and president in response to P.A. 98115. Update president and secretary duties in response to

Section 3 (School Administration) Number 3:20

Name Organizational Chart

3:50AP1

Administrative Procedure – Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrators

Change Rename Asst. Super. for Human Resources as Asst. Super. for Operations and reassign staff accordingly. Specify length of contracts for non-cabinet administrators required to evaluate certified staff and those administrators not required to evaluate certified staff. Remove documentation requirement for medical reimbursement.

3:60-E

Exhibit – Principal’s Duty to Report

Add liquidated damages clause. State law reporting requirements for building principals.

NEW Section 4 (Operational Services) Number 4:30

Name Revenues and Investments

4:150

Facility Management and Building Programs

4:170E2

Exhibit – Employee Accident or Injury Report

Change Allow district to invest public funds in interest-bearing bonds of any local government purpose to P.A. 98927. Correct minimum threshold for projects requiring Board pre-authorization (portion gone to First Reading on 02-18-14). Remove USGBC standard. Non-substantive changes.

Section 5 Personnel) Number 5:10 5:30 5:30AP2 5:35 5:35AP1 5:35AP2 5:125 5:180 5:190 5:190E3 5:215 5:220 5:220AP1

Name Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment Hiring Process and Criteria Administrative Procedure – Investigations Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act Administrative Procedure – Fair Labor Standards Act Administrative Procedure Investigations Personal Technology and Social Media: Usage and Conduct Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity Teacher Qualifications Exhibit – Letter to Teacher Who is Not Highly Qualified Professional Personnel – Absences from Work for All Employees Substitute Teachers Administrative Procedure – Substitute Teachers

Change New protected status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver. Require new employees to sign Mandated Reporter form, under policy 5:90. Non-substantive changes. Non-substantive changes. Add web links. Add web links. Updated personal technology devices. Teacher’s contractual continued service status not affected by an absence caused by temporary illness or temporary incapacity. Non-substantive changes. Add web link. Revise procedure for reporting absences. Establish daily rate of pay for 2014-15 school year. Revise procedure for reporting absences.

5:240

Suspension

Authorize superintendent to issue pre-suspension notice to employees.

Section 6 (Instruction) Number 6:235AP1

6:295

Name Administrative Procedure – Acceptable Use of Computers and Electronic Networks

Make-Up Work

Change Prohibit staff from changing their names on any email, Google+ or other D219 accounts.

Only D219 security photos or Google default photos are permitted for any District account. Modify make-up policy from student handbook.

NEW Section 7 (Students) Number 7:70 7:140

Name Attendance and Truancy Search and Seizure

7:180

Preventing Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

7:190

Student Discipline

Change Defines compulsory attendance ages. Allow staff to require students to provide passwords to social media accounts when reasonable suspicion is met. Augment policy to include retaliation policy, teen dating violence, and Uniform Grievance Procedure implementation. Prohibit medical cannabis and teen dating violence.

Section 8 (Community Relations) Number 8:10

Name Public Relations

Change Append official District employee photos on online department directories.

− Approved the Change Order for Upsizing of Piping for Chilled Supply and Return Water It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by EVANS to approve the Change Order for Upsizing of Piping for Chilled Supply and Return Water. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Ko, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. XIII. Old Business There was no old business XIV. New Business There was no new business. XV. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) There was no Audience to Visitors discussions. XVI. Information Items − Monthly Financial Report – March 2014 − FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)

XVII. Closed Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KO to recess into Closed Session for purpose of personnel and adjourn to Open Session with action taken. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Ko, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned to Open` Session at 10:20 p.m.

____________________________ President

____________________________ Secretary

   

  To:      From: 

Dr. Nanciann Gatta  Board of Education  Jean Hedstrom 

Date:  June 2, 2014      Re:  Renewal of Gale Online Subscription Service – North & West Information Resource    Centers    

RATIONALE: These fully integrated databases contain curriculum‐targeted reference, periodical,  statistical, and multimedia content.  The service provides full‐text coverage of more than 1200  magazines and newspapers; 8000+ primary source documents; 400,000 biographies; over  15,000 photographs, illustrations, and audio and video clips; as well as topical essays,  background information, and critical analyses. The Niles North location includes an authors  online database.  RECOMMENDATION:  It is the recommendation of the Business Office to renew the contract for  the 2014‐15 school year with Gale ‐ Cengage Learning in the amount of $17,363.32 for Niles  West and $18,248.58 for Niles North.  There is no increase over FY14 cost.   MOTION:  I move we renew the contract with Gale ‐ Cengage Learning for the Niles North and  Niles West IRC Online Subscription Service in the total amount of $35,611.90. 

District 219 John Heintz Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Chief Legal Officer Administrative Center 7700 Gross Point Road Skokie, IL 60077 Tel. 847 626 3972 Fax. 847 626 3076 [email protected]

To:

Board of Education Dr. Nanciann Gatta

From: John Heintz, Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Chief Legal Officer Date:

June 2, 2014

Subject: New Auditing Firm District 219 has had the same auditing firm for at least the past six years. In keeping with the public policy goal of regularly going out to bid on contracts to ensure taxpayers are receiving the best deal possible for contract services, three firms submitted proposals in response to the district’s request for proposals for audit services. The business office is recommending Crowe-Horwath based on price and their on-line audit capabilities. MOTION: I move the Board approve the letter of intent from Crowe-Horwath as our auditor for the 2014-15 school year.

To:

Dr. Nanciann Gatta Board of Education

From:

Jean Hedstrom

Date:

June 2, 2014

Re:

Loan of Automobiles for Driver Education Program

Sealed bids, duly advertised, were received and opened on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 for the loan of 13 automobiles for the Driver Education Program including the summer months. One bid was solicited, one vendor responded, as follows: VENDOR

TOTAL COST

Jennings Chevrolet, Inc.

$50,700

RATIONALE: The District requires Driver Education automobiles for a 12-month period effective August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Up to four vehicles will be used as on-the-road cars. Jennings Chevrolet has provided vehicles to the program since January 2010. MOTION: I move we award the 12-month contract for the loan of automobiles for the Driver Education Program to the lowest responsible bidder, Jennings Chevrolet, Inc., in the amount of $50,700.

   

  To:   

Dr. Nanciann Gatta  Board of Education 

From: 

Jean Hedstrom 

Date: 

June 2, 2014

Re:  Purchase and Installation of Two Trotec Speedy Laser Engravers Including                      Accessories and Training  

Sealed bids, duly advertised, were received and opened on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 for the  purchase and installation of two Trotec Speedy Laser Engravers with Atmos compact exhaust  systems, table plus training.  Three bids were solicited, one vendor responded, as follows:   

 

VENDOR 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL COST 

 

JBH Technologies, Inc. 

 

 

 

     

    $44,200      

 

RATIONALE:  The Trotec Speedy Laser Engravers will be used for model making and industrial  design at both schools.  Currently, the engineering technology students use a CNC mill or lathe  to cut metal and a CNC router to cut wood.  The laser machines will allow the students to work  with additional materials including textiles, synthetic materials, wood, veneer, MDF, PMMA,  cardboard, paper, foam, polystyrene, foils, films, acrylics, and plastics.  The cost of the  equipment will be purchased entirely with Applied Science and Technology (AS&T) vocational  grant funds already budgeted.  MOTION:  I move we award the contract for the purchase two Trotec Speedy Laser Engravers  including accessories and training to JBH Technologies, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder  meeting specifications, in the amount of $44,200.                                              

  

District 219 Administrative Center 7700 Gross Point Road Skokie, IL 60077 Tel. 847 626 3000 Fax. 847 626 3090 www.niles-hs.k12.il.us

To:

Nanciann Gatta, Superintendent Board of Education

From:

Anne Roloff, Assistant Superintendent

Date:

June 2, 2014

Re:

Textbook Adoptions for the 2014-15 School Year

Background Curriculum directors and teachers from both buildings work collaboratively together to develop educational rationale for textbook and materials selection, and ultimately arrive at consensus on books to be adopted. This process can take nearly a full school year. Many of the textbooks and materials are offered in both online and book formats; some are only available online, and we continue to order regular textbooks as well, especially novels and other smaller books in various departments. This year, you will note that there are a number of requests for AP textbooks. The College Board has recently revised most of the Advanced Placement courses, and some of the older textbooks will no longer meet students’ needs. In addition, we are able to purchase about $19,000 through grant funds. The attached spreadsheet indicates adoptions for the 2014-15 school year. I have worked closely with the departments to prioritize their needs and keep costs contained, and we review the rationale for every adoption.

Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the textbooks appearing on the attached spreadsheets for use in the courses indicated for an anticipated total cost of $198,293.91.

Total Cost of Line Item (May inc. shipping)

Book Title

Cost

Number of Books

All Band Courses

Exercises for Ensemble Drill

$7.99

150

$1,198.50

North

MUYBO3, MUYBO5, MUYBO7

Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

Scales and Tuning Exercises for Superior Bands

$7.95

150

$1,192.50

Fine Arts

North

MUYS07, MUYS15

Guitar 1 and 2

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory EMT Web

$5.00

50

$665.69

Fine Arts

North

MUYT03, MUYT13

Honors & AP Music Theory

Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 1 with audio CD

$95.00

24

$2,280.00

Fine Arts

North

MUYT03, MUYT13

Honors & AP Music Theory

Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 2 with audio CD

$95.00

24

$2,280.00

Fine Arts

North

MUYT03, MUYT13

Honors & AP Music Theory

Workbook to accompany Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 1

$52.50

24

$1,260.00

Fine Arts

North

MUYT03, MUYT13

Honors & AP Music Theory

Workbook to accompany Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 2

$55.00

24

$1,320.00

Fine Arts

North

MUYS09

Philharmonic Orchestra

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory EMT Web

$5.00

35

$590.69

Fine Arts

North

MUYS05

Symphonic Orchestra

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory EMT Web

$5.00

45

$640.69

Fine Arts

West

MUYS03

Concert Orchestra

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory EMT Web

$5.00

40

$200.00

Department

School

Course Codes

Course Name

Fine Arts

North

MUYBO1, MUYBO3, MUYBO5, MUYBO7

Fine Arts

Total Cost of Line Item (May inc. shipping)

Course Codes

Course Name

Book Title

Cost

Number of Books

West

MUYS07, MUYS15

Guitar 1 and 2

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory EMT Web

$5.00

30

$279.99

Fine Arts

West

MUYT03, MUYT13

Honors & AP Music Theory

Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 1 with audio CD

$95.00

24

$2,280.00

Fine Arts

West

MUYT03, MUYT13

Honors & AP Music Theory

Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 2 with audio CD

$95.00

24

$2,280.00

Fine Arts

West

MUYT03, MUYT13

Honors & AP Music Theory

Workbook to accompany Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 1

$52.50

24

$1,260.00

Fine Arts

West

MUYT03, MUYT13

Honors & AP Music Theory

Workbook to accompany Music in Theory and Practice, Volume 2

$55.00

24

$1,320.00

Fine Arts

West

MUYS09

Philharmonic Orchestra

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory EMT Web

$5.00

60

$300.00

Fine Arts

West

MUYS05

Symphonic Orchestra

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory EMT Web

$5.00

60

$429.99

Humanities

North

SOYP12

AP Government and Politics

American Government: Roots and Reform AP Edition with 6 Yr Online Access

$125.97

25

$4,858.38

Humanities

West

SOYP12

AP Government and Politics

American Government: Roots and Reform AP Edition with 6 Yr Online Access

$125.97

25

$4,858.38

Humanities

West

ENYJ01

AP Great American Writers

They Say, I Say

$26.80

140

$3,752.00

Humanities

West

SPYP09

AP Psychology

AP Psychology All Access Book + Online + Mobile

$15.16

240

$3,638.40

Humanities

North

SPYP09

AP Psychology

AP Psychology All Access Book + Online + Mobile

$15.16

240

$3,638.40

Humanities

West

SOYU07, SOYU57

AP United States History

American History AP Edition

$162.00

200

$32,400.00

Science

North

SCYP07, Anatomy & SCYP17, Physiology SCYP57, SCYP67

Human Anatomy and Physiology

$156.97

140

$23,074.59

Department

School

Fine Arts

Total Cost of Line Item (May inc. shipping)

Book Title

Cost

Number of Books

Cambell Biology 10th Edition

$25.47

60

$1,528.20

SCYE27,SCYE57 AP Environmental Science

Fast Track to a 5

$10.00

85

$850.00

North

AP Environmental SCYE27,SCYE57 Science

Living in the Environment 18th Ed

$126.00

85

$10,710.00

Science

West

SCYP07, Anatomy & SCYP17, SCYP57, SCYP67 Physiology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

$156.97

160

$26,370.96

Science

West

SCYB09

Cambell Biology 10th Edition

$25.47

60

$1,528.20

Science

West

Fast Track to a 5

$10.00

100

$1,000.00

Science

West

SCYE27,SCYE57 AP Environmental Science SCYE27,SCYE57 AP Environmental Science

Living in the Environment 18th Ed

$126.00

100

$12,600.00

World Languages

North

LAYS15

Enlaces Student Edition with Supersite Plus included online textbook and online workbook

$134.00

81

$11,343.72

World Languages

North

Spanish LAYS21, LAYS23 Conversation, Advance Spanish Topics

Revista 4E Student Edition with Supersite

$88.00

60

$5,565.70

World Languages

West

LAYS15

Enlaces Student Edition with Supersite Plus included online textbook and online workbook

$134.00

40

$5,611.44

World Languages

West

Revista 4E Student Edition with Supersite

$88.00

60

$5,280.00

World Languages

West

Crónica de una muerta anunciada

$9.77

60

$586.20

Department

School

Course Codes

Course Name

Science

North

SCYB09

AP Biology

Science

North

Science

AP Biology

Spanish 3 Honors

Spanish 3 Honors

Spanish LAYS21, LAYS23 Conversation, Advance Spanish Topics Spanish Conversation, LAYS21, LAYS23 Advance Spanish Topics

Department

School

Course Codes

Course Name

Book Title

Cost

Number of Books

Total Cost of Line Item (May inc. shipping)

TOTAL

$178,972.62

Books Purchased with Title I Funds

Department

School

Course Codes

Course Name

ELL

West

ENYX11

ELL American Lit & Composition

ELL

West

RDYX05

ELL

West

ELL

West

Number of Total Cost of Line Books Item

Book Title

Cost

No Easy Answer: Short Stories about Teenagers Making Tough Choices

$5.59

45

$251.55

ELL Reading 2

China's Son: Growing up in the Cultural Revolution

$4.55

40

$182.00

RDYX05

ELL Reading 2

Greek Mythology for Teens

$13.97

45

$628.65

RDYX05

ELL Reading 2

Shooting Kabul

$4.89

45

$220.05

$83.19

32

$2,662.08

Discovering Our Past: A History of the World-Student Suite with 6 Year Subscription Package (Complete bundle of below) (total price includes $160.10 shipping)

ELL

North

SOSX07, SOYX02, SOYX15

ELL BilingualAssyrian, ELL Modern World History, ELL Western Civilization

Teacher Edition Teacher Lesson Center with 6 Year Subscription

Chapter Tests and Lesson Quizzes

Department

School

Course Codes

Course Name

Book Title

Cost

Number of Books

Total Cost of Line Item (May inc. shipping)

$83.19

32

$2,662.08

Discovering Our Past: A History of the World-Student Suite with 6 Year Subscription Package (Complete bundle of below) (total price includes $160.10 shipping)

ELL

West

SOSX07, SOYX02, SOYX15

ELL BilingualAssyrian, ELL Modern World History, ELL Western Civilization

Teacher Edition Teacher Lesson Center with 6 Year Subscription

Chapter Tests and Lesson Quizzes

Humanities

North

SOYN05

US History

History Alive! The United States Through Modern Times (6-year subscription)

$80.00

26

$2,080.00

Humanities

North

SOYN05

US History

History Alive! The United States Through Modern Times - Teacher Resources - (6year subscription)

$650.00

2

$1,300.00

Humanities

North

ENYL01

AP English Literature

Jane Eyre

$17.50

25

$437.50

Humanities

North

ENYL01

AP English Literature

Wide Sargasso Sea

$17.50

12

$210.00

Total Cost of Line Item (May inc. shipping)

Book Title

Cost

Number of Books

No Fear Othello

$4.76

120

$571.20

11 Rings: The Soul of Success

$11.90

30

$357.00

The Road of Lost Innocence

$11.28

90

$1,015.20

Panther Baby

$10.47

150

$1,570.50

Community

Read to Learn Book Library with CD

$499.00

1

$499.00

BRYA11

Community

Building Life Skills Portfolios

$49.00

1

$49.00

North

BRYA21

Dollars & Cents w/CD

$99.00

1

$99.00

Special Ed

North

BRYA21

Functional Academics Functional Academics

Scripted Vocational Role Play w/CD

$29.00

1

$29.00

Special Ed

North

SOYQ09

Psychology

$90.18

16

$1,442.88

Special Ed

West

SOYQ09

Psychology

Psychology Student Suite, 6-Year Subscription Package Psychology Student Suite, 6-Year Subscription Package

$90.18

16

$1,442.88

Special Ed

West/Central

SOSZ25

Sociology

Sociology and You

$90.17

16

$1,442.72

Special Ed

North

BRYA41

Transition Skills

Computers at Work

$169.00

1

$169.00

Special Ed

North

BRYA41

Transition Skills

Learning to Work w/CD

$59.00

1

$59.00

Department

School

Course Codes

Course Name

Humanities

West

RDYF19

Freshman Reading

Humanities

West

ENSL09

Literature of Sports and American Culture

Humanities

North

ENYG02

Senior English

Humanities

West

ENYS03

Sophomore Regular English

Special Ed

North

BRYA11

Special Ed

North

Special Ed

TOTAL

$19,321.29

           

Guy Ballard  Chief Technology Officer  tel. 847­626­3920  fax 847­626­3085  [email protected] 

      To:

Board of Education 

From:

Guy Ballard  

Date:

June 2, 2014 

Re:

SmartNet – Network Hardware Maintenance Agreement  Renewal  

  The Cisco Smartnet contract is due for renewal. This is an annual  maintenance contract that provides for hardware support and software  upgrades to our mission­critical Cisco core network infrastructure and  telephone system. To cover the rest of the network infrastructure (edge  network) and where it makes sense to forgo annual maintenance costs, we  have opted to keep spare equipment.    Below are the quotes we have received for the Cisco Smartnet renewal.   Acuative  $43,566.00  CDW­G  $44,906.40  Netrix  $49,645.07    The Technology Department recommends the purchase of the above  mentioned maintenance contract.  This purchase was budgeted for in  2014­2015 technology budget as routine maintenance.      Motion:  I move to authorize renewal of the annual maintenance  agreement with Acuative in the amount, not to exceed $43,566.00.       

           

Guy Ballard  Chief Technology Officer  tel. 847­626­3920  fax 847­626­3085  [email protected] 

      To:

Board of Education 

From:

Guy Ballard  

Date:

June 2, 2014 

Re:

Infinite Campus Maintenance Agreement Renewal    

  Our annual maintenance and service agreement with CIC for Infinite Campus  is due for renewal and costs $49,682 for FY2015.      The Infinite Campus software system provides a centralized database and  programming components for District 219’s student information system  (SIS), including student information, Scheduling, Attendance, Instructions  (Gradebook), Behavior (Discipline), and Student/Parent Portal.     I recommend that the Board approve this expenditure.     Motion:  I move to authorize the renewal of CIC’s Infinite Campus  systems maintenance contracts at a cost not to exceed $49,682.     

           

Mr. Guy Ballard – CTO  Niles Township High School District 219  847­626­3920  [email protected] 

   To:

Board of Education          

From:            Guy Ballard             Date:            June 2, 2014            Re:

Sungard Pentamation Finance System Annual Maintenance Agreement    

  Our annual maintenance and service agreement with Sungard Pentamation (eFinance  Plus)  is due to be renewed at a cost of $28,107.58 for FY2015.    The eFinance Plus software system provides a centralized database and programming  components for District 219 business operations, including: Fund Accounting, Purchasing,  Human Resources, Payroll, Budget Preparation, Personnel Budgeting, and Fixed Assets.     I recommend that the Board approve this expenditure.    Motion:  I move to authorize the renew Pentamation System’s eFinance Plus  Maintenance Agreement at a cost not to exceed $28,107.58     

 

  Mr. Guy Ballard – CTO  Niles Township High School District 219  847­626­3920  [email protected] 

   To:    

Board of Education        

From:        Guy Ballard  Date:

June 2, 2014 

Re:

Microsoft Products Annual Licensing Agreement 

  The district is in the second year of a three­year annual licensing contract for  Windows, Active Directory, and Microsoft Office which is due for renewal. I  recommend the purchase of these products at a cost not to exceed $33,533.44.     These Microsoft products are used on every District 219 computer, not just as the  base operating system, but to enable central management, software distribution,  network authentication, and office productivity.     Motion: I move to authorize the purchase of licences for Microsoft  Windows, Active Directory, and Office at a cost not to exceed  $33,533.44.          QUOTES     

 

District 219 Administrative Center 7700 Gross Point Road Skokie, IL 60077 Tel. 847 626 3000 Fax. 847 626 3090 www.niles-hs.k12.il.us

Board Report To:

Nanciann Gatta, Superintendent Board of Education

From:

Anne Roloff, Assistant Superintendent

Date:

June 2, 2014

Re:

Summer Curriculum Projects for the 2014-15 School Year (Discussion and Action)

Introduction The following summer curriculum project requests are indicative of a district that concentrates its resources on every student, since courses taken by all levels of students are represented on the following pages. Each project has passed a rigorous screening process (with curriculum directors and me) to ensure that it will be of direct benefit to students. Many of these projects began during the school year, institute days, and late start collaboration meetings. Many of the summer projects involve the review of learning targets and common final exams, as well as analyses of the 2013-14 common final exam data. The projects have also been aligned with our new board goals. Financial Implications The projects and accompanying descriptions appear on the following pages. The total cost for these projects is $90,015.63 ($46.81 x 1,923 hours). All summer projects will be paid by federal grants. Please note that each summer project is structured to require a maximum of 30 hours of work, regardless of the number of teachers participating.

Recommendation: That the Board approve the proposed summer projects appearing on the following pages for a total of no more than $90,015.63 from Board of Education funds.

Department

Project Title

Description

ELL

Writing in the ELL Reading Curriculum

Fine Arts

Teachers

Hours

Cost

Develop curriculum guides that have been revised in order to incorporate learning targets that specify the types Fretzin, Kolany, Zoloto and styles of writing students can be expected to produce in their ELL classes.

30

$1,404.30

Advanced 2D Design Curriculum Development

The final product will consist of the Curriculum Guide for the new board approved Advanced 2D Design class beginning fall 2014.

Zwikel, Wismer, Sortino

30

$1,404.30

Fine Arts

AP Music Theory Curriculum

Revise curriculum to align with new textbook.

Filipek, J. Johnson

30

$1,404.30

Humanities

AP Government/Politics: Syllabus and 1st Semester Exam

Syllabus and exam for new course AP Government and Politics

Edwards, Sharma

30

$1,404.30

Humanities

AP Psych Abnormal Unit ReWrite and AP Support

Revised syllabus for AP Psychology classes and new unit Puglisi, Richards, plans for Abnormal Unit based on recent changes in the Flahive, Baum field of psychology.

15

$702.15

Humanities

AP US Curriculum Re-Write

New syllabi for AP US based on College Board revisions Meyer, Wiemer, to curriculum and AP Exam. Sharma

15

$702.15

Humanities

Civics: Learning Targets & Course Outline

A course outline and learning targets for new civics course.

Oddo, Kanwischer, M. Johnson, Gjerpen

15

$702.15

Humanities

Common English Usage Formatives

Continue the vertical alignment related to our usage targets at the Freshman level.

Ingraham, Graham

30

$1,404.30

Humanities

ELL Modern World History Final Final exams for ELL Modern World History, new course. Exam

Ackman, Amaro

15

$702.15

Humanities

Excellence & Equity in AP Literature

Complete an outline for AP Lit focusing on gender.

DesJardins, Jaffe-Notier

15

$702.15

Humanities

F19 Curriculum Guide Update

Curriculum guide update. No longer using AimsWeb.

Gillies, Foley

15

$702.15

Humanities

Freshman English 12-22 CFE

Revised 12-22 CFE.

Foley, Sosa, Koulouris

15

$702.15

Department

Project Title

Description

Teachers

Hours

Cost

Humanities

Integrated Reading 3-4

Re-evaluate teaching IR and create a curriculum plan.

Hanson, Hettinger

30

$1,404.30

Humanities

Intervention Support

Analyzing data, professional development, creating implementation plans, reading support.

Gillies, Foley

30

$1,404.30

Humanities

Literacy PD for Humanities

A presentation for department meetings.

Foley, Hettinger, Hanson

15

$702.15

Humanities

Modern World & 12-22

Establish interdisciplinary touchpoints between Social Studies and English.

Ordonez, Dahlberg, Wilson, Klos

15

$702.15

Humanities

Modern World History: Collaboration on Lessons and Units

30

$1,404.30

30

$1,404.30

30

$1,404.30

Lichterman, Klingenburger

15

$702.15

Pistorius, Stanford, Richards

30

$1,404.30

Humanities

Humanities

PommerenkeSchneider, Tzortzis, Waldron, M. Johnson, Tichy, Minkus, Chan Modern World History: Holman, Kosiba, Curriculum Guide and Capstone Curriculum Guide for course including Guidelines for 2nd PommerenkeSemester Research Paper. Research Paper Schneider, Stucky Grounded in AfL practices, a group of AP and honors level teachers will develop and explore digital methods for Conroy, DeNapoli, S. Multidraft Essays and In-Class assessing student writing more efficiently. The goal is for Graham, Klingenberger, Essays: Analog to Digital students to receive feedback on their writing more quickly Scott in order to improve on the next assessment. Common lessons, primary documents, units and assessments for new course, shared with all teachers.

Humanities

Nonfiction & the Research Paper

Humanities

Reading Assessments for Social Creating a database in Mastery Manager of common Studies Classes: Modern World formatives reading assessments for new Modern World History Common Formatives History course.

Humanities

Reading Resource Room Process & Procedures

Website with teacher / student reading resources, mission Foley, Shor statement, referral system.

10

$468.10

Humanities

Research Class Project

Add Social Studies teachers to the fold this summer as we discuss research.

15

$702.15

Unit on incorporating nonfiction into research papers.

Holman, Ingraham

Department

Project Title

Description

Teachers

Hours

Cost

Humanities

SOHO CFE Revisions

Two new target-aligned grammar sections (one per semester = four total)

Hettinger, Weatherington, S. Swanson, R. Scott

15

$702.15

Humanities

Summer Reading 10-12 Logistics & Freshman Program (Two Projects)

Develop logistics regarding Summer Reading for Freshman: programs/content, communication plan, coordination with Author, logistics, equipment, room usage.

Gillies, Sullivan, Zbinden, Lubarsky, Amelianovich, Persaud

30

$1,404.30

Humanities

Teaching the Movement: Civil Rights Education

Create a unit plan for all 32/42 teachers to prepare students for junior year American Lit & American history.

Ford, Matesi

15

$702.15

Humanities

US History Exams Revisions and Analysis

Data analysis and recommendations for 1st and 2nd semester US exams and edits to US 1st and 2nd semester exams.

Minkus, Kosiba

15

$702.15

Humanities

Using More Non-Fiction in SOHO

Concrete ways to incorporate more non-fiction into SOHO.

Swanson, Weatherington

15

$702.15

Mathematics

Algebra

Organizing algebra materials into D219 math resources online curriculum guide

Myers, Matalas, Trapani, Buttitta, Shah, Glaubke

25

$1,170.25

Mathematics

Algebra

Revamping Units 5 & 6.

Myers, Matalas, Trapani, Buttitta, Shah, Glaubke

25

$1,170.25

Mathematics

Algebra

Benchmark and Learning Target Revisions plus CFA Revisions and Data Analysis.

Myers, Matalas, Trapani, Buttitta, Shah, Glaubke

25

$1,170.25

Mathematics

Algebra 2

Organizing algebra materials into Algebra 2 Team website. (curriculum guide)

Erickson, Chu, Jukic, Casey, Madigan, Trapani

20

$936.20

Mathematics

Algebra 2

Building curricular items

Erickson, Chu, Jukic, Casey, Madigan, Trapani

20

$936.20

Mathematics

Algebra 2 (Reg, Advanced, Hon)

Assure curriculum follows common core standards and mathematical practices.; Recommend adoption of exam for Alg 2 A and Alg 2 H levels, review Alg 2 CFA. Make Revisions. Include A2A and A2H teachers.

Trapani, Larrabee, Chu, Geu, Jukic

20

$936.20

Mathematics

Algebra 2 & Stats

Put together and solidify the learning targets for the common core statistics piece in Algebra 2.

Buttitta, France, Kaye, Larrabee

20

$936.20

Department

Project Title

Description

Teachers

Hours

Cost

Mathematics

AP Audit Course for BC Calculus

Update records after new textbook adoption to become AP qualified.

Joshi, Bravos

15

$702.15

Mathematics

AP Computer Science

Align semester topics & create final exam.

Fahrenbacher, Ruth

20

$936.20

Mathematics

Computer Science

Build/ update curriculum.

Fahrenbacher, Ruth

20

$936.20

Mathematics

Credit Recovery

Updating videos to free videos available online, adding additional resources as needed.

Kajmowicz, Swedberg

25

$1,170.25

Mathematics

Data Analysis for Early Intervention

Examine data to develop early interventions that will be put into place for the fall,

Odell, Rosin, Swedberg

30

$1,404.30

Mathematics

Flipped Learning for Courses

Help other courses planning to flip.

Helms, Chu, Ahmad

18

$842.58

Mathematics

Gain

Curriculum building.

Helms, Krzeminski

15

$702.15

Mathematics

PreCalc Exam

PreCalc common assessment for first and second Gogerty, Bohigian, semester. Consider alignment of assessments at all three Moscovitch levels of the course.

30

$1,404.30

Mathematics

Standards-Based Grading

Build mechanisms for SBG.

Chu, Penn, Helms, Newman, Mosier

30

$1,404.30

Mathematics

Topics

Adjust CFA based on adjusted curriculum.

Taxakis, Ali

20

$936.20

Physical Welfare

C K12 Health book Revisions

Revise and update new electronic textbook.

Wick, Reynolds

30

$1,404.30

Physical Welfare

Extended School Health Curriculum Guides

Develop a curriculum guide for summer health teachers.

Wick, Reynolds

15

$702.15

Physical Welfare

Fitness Question Test Bank

Creation of a 50-item test bank.

Macejak, Langston

20

$936.20

Physical Welfare

Freshman First Fridays Project

Create a freshman boys intervention designed to tackle life lessons related to academic, athletic, and character.

Egofske, Olson, Jazrawi

20

$936.20

Department

Project Title

Science

AP Physics 1 Common Final Assessments

Science

AP Physics 1 Learning Targets

Science

Mastery Manager, create databases for science Mastery Manager Science Data Using classes. Review material so that it matches to the new Base Formation learning targets and curriculum.

Science

Science

Science

Science

Description The final product will be the Common Final Assessments (CFAs) for the AP Physics 1 course. We will turn in an electronic document with the final assessments. It will be used by the teachers of AP Physics 1 as their CFAs. The final product will be the learning targets for the new AP Physics 1 course. We will turn in an electronic document with the learning targets. It will be used to inform instruction in AP Physics 1 by the teachers of AP Physics 1.

NGSS Biology First (or Second, Lessons aligned to learning targets and performance Third, Fourth) Nine Weeks expectations for the first (or second, third, fourth) nine Lesson and Assessment weeks of the year using the lesson and unit plan formats. Alignment Lessons aligned to learning targets and performance NGSS Physics First Nine Weeks expectations for the first nine weeks of the year using the Lesson and Assessment lesson and unit plan formats; associated questions for the Alignment benchmark assessment; associated questions for the CFA. Lessons aligned to learning targets and performance NGSS Physics Second Nine expectations for the second nine weeks of the year using Weeks Lesson and Assessment the lesson and unit plan formats; associated questions for Alignment the benchmark assessment; associated questions for the CFA. Lessons aligned to learning targets and performance NGSS Physics Third Nine expectations for the third nine weeks of the year using the Weeks Lesson and Assessment lesson and unit plan formats; associated questions for the Alignment benchmark assessment; associated questions for the CFA.

Teachers

Hours

Cost

Lietz, Reed, Serpico, Kyriazes

30

$1,404.30

Lietz, Reed, Serpico, Kyriazes

30

$1,404.30

Donnelly, Posnock

30

$1,404.30

McGovern, Slife

30

$1,404.30

Weiberg, Musleh, Reed, Metzler

30

$1,404.30

Pietrzyk, Reed, Metzler

30

$1,404.30

Reed, John Metzler

30

$1,404.30

Science

Revise LTs and First Semester CFA for AP Biology

Revised LT and CFA for first semester AP Biology

Chung, Gleicher, Milanesio

30

$1,404.30

Special Education

Algebra 1-2 Curriculum Guide and CFAs for Item Bank;

Re-verify curriculum guide & CFAs to align to Common Core and write level 1, 2, and 3 questions.

Casey, Hall, Trapani, Matalas

30

$1,404.30

Special Education

Algebra 1-2 Supplemental Develop supplemental materials for all units; write Materials for Item Bank; and Unit additional questions of learning targets for item bank; assessments develop unit assessments

Casey, Hall, Trapani, Matalas

30

$1,404.30

Department

Project Title

Description

Teachers

Hours

Cost

Special Education

Algebra 3-4 Supplemental Materials

Develop supplemental materials for all units; write additional questions of learning targets for item bank; develop unit assessments

Matalas, Casey, DeFelice, Madigan

30

$1,404.30

Special Education

CIC-C Sophomore English Curriculum

Develop curriculum guides and CFAs for CIC-C and Anchor Sophomore English. This course will be modified from CIC level Sophomore English. J. Smith, Komo

15

$702.15

Special Education

Collaborative Scheduling with English

Create lesson plans and build the model

Pak, Persuad, and Paxton

30

$1,404.30

Special Education

Colloborative Scheduling with Social Studies

Special Education

Data Retreat & LSCI

Create lesson plans and build the model Analysis of discipline, system for tracking dropouts & withdrawals, and ongoing structure for data collection during the year. Create LSCI lesson plan & resource binder.

Tichy, Albert Chan and Aaron Minkus

30

$1,404.30

Hamilton, Cheng

15

$702.15

Special Education

Geometry Supplemental Materials

Update curriculum guide and CFA's aligned to common core; develop supplemental materials for all units and unit Kannokada, Brandes, assessments DeFelice, Murphy

30

$1,404.30

Special Education

Math 1-2, Math 3-4, Algebra Concepts and Applications

We will be modifying the CIC curriculum guides and CFAs to meet the needs of our students within the Anchor and CIC-C programs. 3 assessments per class will be written. Dornseif, Naatz, Hill

30

$1,404.30

Special Education

Modern World History (1st Semester)

Create Special Education curriculum guide & CFAs for new course.

30

$1,404.30

Chihoski, Kaiser, Tichy

Department

Project Title

Description

Teachers

Special Education

Modern World History (2nd Semester)

Create Special Education curriculum guide & CFAs for new course.

Chihoski, Kaiser, Tichy

Special Education

Public Speaking & Journalism Pilot

Student Services

RAMP Preparation

Student Services / Special Education Student Services / Special Education

Discrete Goal Bank for IEPs FBA / BIP

Hours

Cost

30

$1,404.30

Curriculum guide & final exam & project for both courses. Dribin

15

$702.15

Two-year action plan including: timeline, to-do list, needs Bills, Gin, Alegnani, assessment survey. Ocasio

20

$936.20

Hamilton, Stump, Cheng Cacaeres, Sand, Barnes, Shay

30

$1,404.30

15

$702.15

Raiber

20

$936.20

Raiber Arteaga, Patel, Eisenberg

10

$468.10

20

$936.20

Arteaga, Suarez

30

$1,404.30

The team will create a discrete goal bank for students with social-emotional goals such as decision-making, conflict resolution, social skills, and coping strategies. The team will revise the FBA/BIP paperwork currently used in FileMaker. Develop new curriculum guide for 2nd year in a 4 years circle. Major revisions in the curriculum and assessments are necessary.

World Languages

Advanced 2nd Year Hebrew Curriculum Guide Advanced 2nd Year Hebrew: End-of-Course I & End-of-Unit Assessments Culture, Listening, and Reading Activities for Spanish 1 Curriculum Development for New Textbook (Advanced Spanish Topics & Conversation)

World Languages

Curriculum guide for Spanish 3

Create curriculum guide for Spanish 3.

Lander, Lupi

30

$1,404.30

World Languages

Develop curriculum guide for first year French Honors.

Natzke, Capuzelo

20

$936.20

World Languages

French Honors Curriculum 1 Implementing AFL in the German 4 Honors/AP Curriculum

Adducci, Ronning

20

$936.20

World Languages

Spanish 2 Curriculum and Assessment

Snow, Almaraz, Benitez

20

$936.20

World Languages World Languages World Languages

End-of-course & end-of-unit assessments for 2nd year curriculum. Create new cultural, listening, and reading activities to accompany the new text. Curriculum guide for Advanced Spanish Topics / Conversation Class that will be used by all teachers teaching this class.

Align the German 4 Honors/AP curriculum with Assessment for Learning methods. Modify the curriculum guide, ensure a guaranteed and rigorous curriculum, design a culture curriculum for Spanish 2, End-of-course or end-of-unit assessments.

Department

Project Title

World Languages

Spanish 2 Honors Curriculum and Assessment

World Languages

Spanish 3 Honors Activities

World Languages

Spanish 3 Honors Curriculum

World Languages

Spanish 3 Materials

Description Modify the curriculum guide, ensure a guaranteed and rigorous curriculum, design a culture curriculum for Spanish 2, End-of-course or end-of-unit assessments. Creation of activities to accompany the new textbook and new curriculum. Developing a new curriculum guide for an existing course where major revisions in the curriculum and assessments are necessary. Create materials to accompany the new textbook and new curriculum.

Teachers

Snow, Almaraz, Benitez Heintzelman, Nowak, Sanchez, Murphy Heintzelman, Nowak, Sanchez, Murphy Heintzelman, Nowak, Sanchez TOTAL

Hours

Cost

20

$936.20

20

$936.20

20

$936.20

15

$702.15

1,923

$90,015.63

Dr. Nikita Johnson‐White, CPA, MBA  Director of Fiscal Management/CSBO  Business Office                                                     Email: [email protected]   Phone: 847‐626‐3974   

  To:  From:  Date:  Re: 

Board of Education  Dr. Nikita Johnson‐White, Director of Fiscal Management/CSBO  May 27, 2014  Fees associated with credit card payments by families   

During the Superintendent’s Financial Address, community comment was given regarding credit card  fees for Food Service through Organic Life.  Currently, families are being charged a fee for using their  credit card or electronic checks rather than cash for lunch card payments through the PayForIt (PFI)  System. The fee is 4.75% for credit cards and $1.75 for ACH (electronic check).   All other credit card fee  payments (non‐food service) are being absorbed by the District. The Board asked for an analysis of these  fees.  Below is a summary of the fees absorbed by the District for the use of credit cards for Fiscal Year 2013  and Fiscal Year 2014 (YTD).  RevTrak represents online fees paid, Merchant Services represents walk‐in  fees paid at the District office, and Pink Process represents Swift Aquatics. 

REVTRAK  Merchant Svcs  Pink Process  Total CC Fees 

FY13     54,581.54        2,667.00        6,571.34   63,819.88 

FY14 YTD     45,579.35       1,802.48        5,711.69   53,093.52

  The volume for RevTrak (the largest source) is a little over $1 million.  Their average percentage rate is  3.99%, however, this varies based on volume.  Attached are the detailed list of fees charged by  Merchant Services, Pink Process, and Vanco.  Vanco will be replacing RevTrak and PayForIt, as a result, fees normally absorbed by the parent for Food  Service, will be absorbed by the District.   

  John Heintz                   Assistant Superintendent for Operations  and Chief Legal Officer  7700 Gross Point Road  Skokie, IL  60077  847.626.3972 [email protected]

    TO:

Dr. Nanciann Gatta, Superintendent Board of Education

FROM:

_ _________________________________________ John Heintz, Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Chief Legal Officer

DATE:

June 2, 2014

SUBJECT:

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

The following requests have been received since the May 12, 2014 Board of Education meeting. 1) Request received on May 19, 2014 from James Morris of the US Department of Labor for D219 employment information including: (1) job titles, (2) department, (3) hours, and (4) payroll. Responsive documents were sent on May 27, 2014.

Administrative Center • 7700 Gross Point Road • Skokie, IL 60077 • 847/626‐3000 • Fax: 847/686‐3090