Meeting Agenda Board of Education ♦ Niles Township High Schools ♦ District 219 September 12, 2011 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. Recall to Order (7:45 p.m.) IV. Pledge of Allegiance V. Changes / Additions to the Agenda VI. Public Hearing on the 2011-12 Budget VII. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) VIII. Student Representative Comments IX. Community Representative Comments X. Approval of Consent Agenda − Monthly Bills and Payroll − Personnel* − Minutes − August 15, 2011 Board of Education Meeting – Open and Closed* Sessions − Obsolete Textbook Donation − Textbook Adoption XI. Superintendent’s Report − Principals’ Report − Niles North Science Award Presentation − Niles West Debate Parents XII. Board Members’ Comments XIII. Board Committee Reports XIV. Business − FY 12 Final Budget (Discussion and Action) − Summer Algebra Results (Discussion) XV. Old Business XVI. New Business XVII. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) XVIII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests XIX. Information Items − School Day Survey XX. Closed Session (if needed) XXI. Adjournment * Denotes items for Board members only Upcoming Board of Education Meeting Dates: Monday, October 3, 2011 Monday, October 24, 2011 Monday, November 14, 2011 Monday, December 12, 2011 Monday, January 9, 2012 Monday, February 6, 2012 09/06/11 3:49 PM
Monday, February 27, 2012 Monday, March 19, 2012 Monday, April 9, 2012
09/06/11 3:49 PM
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 219 TO:
Township Treasurer
The undersigned Officers of the Board of Education of School District No. 219, Cook County, Illinois, hereby certify that on September 12, 2011 said Board of Education approved and ordered and paid the accounts payable appearing on the following list, consisting of 99 pages and aggregating the sum of $8,993,178.10 for all purposes.
*Check Register-By Fund dated: *Check Register-By Fund dated:
8/31/2011 9/7/2011
$ $
1,642,322.60 181,500.19
Early Release Check Register-By Fund dated: Check Register-By Fund dated: Check Register-By Fund dated:
8/15/2011 8/23/2011 8/26/2011
$ $ $
1,231,589.10 209,200.00 234,792.24
Hand Typed Check Hand Typed Check
8/16/2011 8/24/2011
$ $
718.40 250.00
Regular Payroll checks dated: Regular Payroll checks dated:
8/23/2011 9/8/2011
$ $
2,722,705.87 2,770,099.70
$
8,993,178.10
*In addition to the checks listed on the Early Release Check Register by Fund Report, the following are reports of checks mailed out before the Board meeting. These checks are included in the "Check Register-By Fund" report. Batch Payables Edit List Batch Payables Edit List Total
President
Secretary
8/31/2011 9/6/2011
$ 267,091.52 $ 58,598.71
School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Monday, August 15, 2011 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 6:45p.m. Board Members Present at roll call: Sheri Doniger, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith, Eileen Valfer. Board Members Absent: Carlton Evans. II. Closed Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT 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, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:50 p.m. III. Open Session At 8:00 p.m. it was moved by VALFER and seconded by SMITH to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. IV. Recall to Order Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m. The Pledge was recited. V. Changes / Additions to the Agenda Added to the Consent Agenda was the green personnel handout. Added to Business was a motion to reduce the number of days of suspension for Case No. 2011-E04. VI. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) No one asked to speak VII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried:
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Included in the Consent Agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $3,439,159.89. − Personnel − Approved the employment of the following certified staff for the 2011-2012 school year: POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE NAME Thompson, Scott Science - BA / Step 2 1.0 8/22/2011 Lindberg, Ryan Science – BA / Step 1 1.0 8/22/2011 − Approved the following certified leave of absence for the 2011-2012 school year: POSITION/LOCATION TYPE OF LEAVE LEAVE FTE NAME Widdes, Jason Science / North Family Care – Unpaid 100% − Approved the following certified unpaid leave of absence for the 2011-2012 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION TYPE OF LEAVE LEAVE FTE Barnett, Christopher Science / North Necessities of the home 9/14/2011 (one day) – Unpaid Orloske, Tanya Foreign Languages / Child Rearing – Unpaid 12/12 -23/2011 – North (two weeks) − Approved the release of the following support staff” POSITION/LOCATION NAME Brown, Laquita Paraprofessional, Behavioral Adjustment Center (B.A.C) / North − Approved the retirement of the following certified staff: NAME POSITION/LOCATION Medland, Mark Counselor / West Kolze, Richard Applied Science and Technology / West
FTE 1.0
EFFECTIVE 8/15/2011
EFFECTIVE 6/2017 6/2017
− Approved the employment of the following support staff for the 2011-2012 school year: POSITION FTE EFFECTIVE NAME Adamovic, Kelly Secretary, Literacy Center 1.0 8/22/2011 S2 / Step 2, 186 days Jones, Clarence Paraprofessional, Special Education 1.0 8/22/2011 P1 / Step 1, 186 days Paraprofessional, One-on-One, 1.0 8/22/2011 Karottu, Aby Special Education - P1 / Step 1, 186 days 8/22/2011 1.0 Paraprofessional, One-on-One, Odell, Kathryn Special 8/22/2011 1.0 Education – P1/Step 1, 186 Days Shah, Ravi Paraprofessional, RTI P1 / Step 1, 186 days Williamson, Margaret 1.0 9/2/2011 Nurse (RN) - P3 / Step 3, 186 days −
Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for the 2011-12 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION RATE DATE Spreitzer, Kathy Fine Arts / West $27.92/Hr. 8/22/2011 Gallo, Michael Security / North $16.00/Hr. 8/15/2011 Collins, Heather Security / West $16.00/Hr. 8/15/2011
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Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2011-2012 school year: NILES WEST NAME Football Assistant Coach *Burbach, Matthew (.66) Cheerleading Head Coach *Olsen, Jessica Debate Assistant Coach *Bancroft, Kevin (.5) Debate Assistant Coach *Buntin, Jeff (.5) Special Olympiad Sponsor Kennedy, Shaun NILES NORTH NAME
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Wrestling Head Coach Special Olympiad Sponsor Wrestling Assistant Coach Wrestling Assistant Coach Impact Sponsor Impact Sponsor
*Albandia, Christopher Bluestein, Juliet Lindberg, Ryan *Young, Ronald (.75) Pape, Jennifer Topham, Matthew
*Indicates not a District 219 employee −
Approved the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2011-2012 school year: Adolphson, Thomas Ahrendt, Mary Ahlman, Annaliisa Aivaz, Joseph M. Altman, Michael Anderitsakis, Eleni Apostolas, Montie Artinian, Ms. Talin Baker, Scott Baltutis, Margaret Bassrawi, Sharon Beem, Pat Bloom, Franklin Bourgart, Elizabeth Bowman, Natacha Brock, Kelley Bruesch, Andrea Brzeski, Walter Buttermore, Michele Byrne, Kristen Carey, Sharon Carr, Ray Carrow, Nicole Castellanos, Jessica Chan, Han-Fen Chandrathil, Kurian Cheema, Hassan Coaker, Lloyd Cohen, Muriel Coleman, Donald Curtis, Jan Dahlberg, Kathy Daniels, Margaret Davis, Gary Debartolo, Sandra Dhamer, Jerry DiMaria, Ann DiZillo, Joseph Donnelly, Erin Domenz, Meryldine Edsey, Mary Eichler, Heidi Elsberg, Larry Espel, Ann Ewald, Norman
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Fazelian, Eidan Fingerman, Ruth Fink, Harvey Franz, Helen Frazin, Lora Gagne, Gail Garcia, Antoino Garry, Cheryl Genge, Lawrence George, Steven Gierke, Gregg Gleicher, Josh Golata, John Gold, Sally Goldberg, Amy Goldberg, Fred Goldrich, Jean Goldsmith, Barbara Gomberg, Lawrence Gonzalez, Amy Gotta, Marie Grajewski, David Green, Caryn Grogan, Josh Grefenson-Rieger, Ava Grossman, Michael Halliday, Valentina Handley, Ann Marie Heinrich, Timothy Heitz, John Helton, Katlin Hesser, Sarell Hillier, Leanne Hirsch, Robert Hoffman, Michael Holzman, Jerrold Horton, Jane Houpis, Candace Howe, George Hoyt, Steven Hurley, Richard Ibrahim, Romeo Isaacs, Anthony Iverson,Shoncerrea
Jamali, Toorun Kalom, Miller Kalway, Evan Katzman, Brian Kavesh, David Kazarian, Mary Keenan, Paul King, Andrew Klebba, Marvin Koontz, Rosalie Krahl, William Kramer, Steven Krebs, Corinne Latessa, Diane Lambach, Ruth Lasser, Alicia Levin, Lisa Levin, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Richard Loughran, Madeline Lovera, Adrian Maholland, Michael Marati, Preetham Marks, Toba Marshall, David Merver, Sally Matheu, Jeff McCollough, Susan McEnery, Elizabeth McMahon, Tom Merkle, Ted Mitchell, Kevin Moffett, Michael Monroy, Barbara Montcalm, Keith Morley, Barbara Mormolstein, Jason Mui, Mary Jane Musachia, Jerrlyb Nagelvoort, Mark Nathan, Frank Nelson, Matthew Oberschelp, Deborah O’Brien, Robert O’Connor, Lawrence
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O’Donnell, Patrick O’Donnell, Rebecca Olsen, Jessica O'Reilly, Bernadette Orbach, Shelley Ori, Mark Page, William Panicker, Anna Patel, Tapan Patlak, Daniel Patterson, Mary Paul, Mr. Leslie Pazin, Matina Peters, Albert Perez, Jorge Peroussanova, Polina Pomagier, Philip Ponzetti, Patricia Poskozim, Joyce Poznansky, Steve Przekota, John Puccini, Stacey Reamer, Dan Reif, Brian Reif, Kristen Rheinstrom, Deborah −
Richman, Reggie Riley, Thomas Rojas, Paul Rose, Nancy Ruken, Martin Sackett, Janice Sass, Roger Sawosko, Walter Schiel, Joan Schiel, John Scott, Roslyn Senesac, Frances Shaman, Craig Sheinfeld, Shifra Shepstone, Margaret Shermach, William Sherry, Sarah Sherwin, Robert Silverman, Lauren Silverman, Lisa Skintges, Jill Smith, Jessica Solotke, David Soopocy, Michael Sroga, Ashley Stebbings,Jason
Stickels, Nancy Stromberg, Kim Sullivan, Patrick Teister, James Treotola, Mark Tharps, Terrance Timmel, Richard Torres, Louis Uy, Reginald Vahey, James Vanderporten, Kevin Voit, Margaret Wagner, James Walsh, Kathleen Warren, Evelyn Wehman, Colin Weinstein, Paul Weiss, Donald Welstein, Jaclyn Whalen, Angela Willert, Peter Wehman, Colin Wu, Britany Zacharia, Danny Ziubrzynski, Stan Zohn, Jeni
Approved the employment of the following clerical substitutes for the 2011-2012 school year: Lloyd, Karen Abbassi, Saba Andritsakis, Eleni Maggio, Julie Argropoulos, Anna Mei, Annette Bower, Phyllis Mei, Jennifer Campbell, Michael Michael, Amy Miller, Lori Chipkin, Shelley Dandarypen, Lisa Murillo, Frank Dodson, Lisa O'Connell, Gerry O’Malley, Rita Drachenberg, Jessica Erickson, Judith Orihuela, Joanna Fontillas, Jacqueline Parsill, Christine Frazier, Linda Perez, Maria Gallegos, Angela Sackett, Janice Gliebe, Carla Shemroske, Dominique Gunchick, Rosamarie Speciale, Raquel Henrici, Anni Sporina, Beverly Simon, Joan Horton, Jane Vantilburg, Carmen Kosovich, Corie Wilson, Mildred Kruckmeyer, Ann Kruszynski, Sherri Youkhana, Khanna Kudlik, Donna Zussman, Beverly Lee, Hyunju
− Approved the Minutes of the July 25, 2011 Board of Education Meeting, Open and Closed Sessions.
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X. XI. XII.
− Awarded the contract for the purchase of Polar Cardio GX Systems, Transmitters and Accessories to Polar Electro, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $57,833.90 − Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of Services from Select NTDSE 807 Special Education Staff for a total cost of $198,603. − Approved the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of Certain Special Education Services from NTDSE 807 at a cost of $60,092 per student for a total cost of $961,472. − Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta emphasized our partnership with the Skokie Chamber of Commerce and showed a video produced by them which highlighted all our wonderful resources and District 219’s great reputation as a huge benefit to living in Skokie. The video also highlighted our five Board goals. She said she was looking forward to an exciting new school year with administrators already returning and teachers returning on August 22nd. − Principals’ Report − Niles North Dr. McTague gave an update on the construction which included the plaza in front of the school and replacing much concrete with green space, door replacements and the weight room. The athletic fields are ready for fall sports and everyone is looking forward to the annual Skokie Skirmish scheduled for September 3rd. He mentioned Freshmen Orientation and Parent night scheduled for Thursday, August 18th. He stated that the Theater students performed “Hide and Seek” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. − Niles West Mr. Osburn talked about construction at Niles West which included the south lobby and new lights over the field which will be in place for the first game. He highlighted the September 2nd grand opening of the Athletic Training Facility which includes a visit from Bart Connor, a Niles West Alumnus and Olympic medalist along with John Burkel a former Niles West Gymnastic coach. West is holding there Freshmen Orientation on Thursday as well followed by a movie and parents’ night. He stated that fall sports and marching band have started and the Fine Arts students will be performing “House of Blues” in the Blackbox theatre. Board Members’ Comments Mrs. Klint talked about the School Day Survey which has been sent to parents, students and staff. Board Committee Reports There were no committee reports. Business − Employee Discipline Case No. 2011-E04. It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to revise the employee suspension from three days to one day. Voting Aye: Doniger,Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Valfer. Voting Nay: Smith. The motion carried. − Policy & Procedural Changes – 2nd Reading It was moved by DONIGER and seconded KLINT by to adopt the Policy & Procedures as presented for second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Policies and Procedures approved at second reading are: Number Name 6:235-AP4 (NEW) Administrative Procedure: District 219 Provided Netbook Agreement
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Achievement and Awards
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) No one asked to speak. XVI. Correspondence and FOIA Requests Mr. O’Malley reported that two FOIA requests had been received and addressed. One was regarding escrow funds and bonds and the other for contractor information for work performed at Niles North. XVII. Information Items − The Financial Report for July was reviewed. XVIII. Closed Session It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to adjourn to a second closed session to discuss personnel and collective bargaining issues with a possible return to open session if action is needed. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The Board returned to Closed Session at 8:30 p.m. XIX. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. with no further action taken.
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Board Report To:
Board of Education Nanciann Gatta, Superintendent
From:
Anne Roloff, Assistant Superintendent
Date:
September 12, 2011
Re:
Disposal of Obsolete Textbooks
(Consent Agenda)
Background In an effort to use the space in the Textbook Center most efficiently, we are seeking approval to dispose of obsolete books that have already been replaced. Directors and teachers have been contacted about keeping these books in their respective resource centers but have declined due to the age of the books. These books have no resale value. We have contacted the following book buyers to purchase these textbooks; each has declined due to the age of the materials. Follet Educational Services 1433 International Parkway Woodridge, IL 60693
Chicagoland Bookbuyers 1040 Fairview Ave. Lake Forest, IL 60045
Proposal The books have no resale value due to their age. Books with no resale value will be offered for donation to Bookfriends International, NFP, 1000 Rand Road #206, Wauconda, IL 60084 and will be donated to organizations in Africa.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education donate the obsolete textbooks appearing in the attached Appendix to Bookfriends International, NFP who will send them to African countries for use in their schools. There will be no cost to the Board in working with Bookfriends International, NFP. 1
APPENDIX
Name of book Consumer Education and Economics World Geography & Cultures
Number of Books with No Return $ Value 103 81
ISBN # 0-02-637223-1 0-130-23674-8
Copyright 1997 2002
Recommendation: That the Board of Education donate the obsolete textbooks appearing in the attached Appendix to Bookfriends International, NFP who will send them to African countries for use in their schools. There will be no cost to the Board in working with Bookfriends International, NFP. 2
Board Report To:
Nanciann Gatta, Superintendent Board of Education
From:
Anne Roloff, Assistant Superintendent
Date:
September 12, 2011
Re:
Textbook Adoption for 2011-12 School Year (CONSENT AGENDA)
Background For the past few years, the District has been on a six-year textbook adoption cycle. Curriculum directors and teachers work to develop educational rationale for textbook selection and ultimately arrive at consensus on books to be adopted; this process can take nearly a full school year. The attached spreadsheet details books the Science and English departments would like to adopt for a total cost of $10,036.65. Thank you.
Recommendation: That the Board of Education adopt the textbooks appearing on the attached spreadsheet for use in the courses indicated for an anticipated total cost of $10,036.65.
Dept
Course
Code(s)
BOOK TITLE
Bldg
Science
ELL Biology 13 Into to American Lit / American Lit Composition Into to American Lit / American Lit Composition Into to American Lit / American Lit Composition
SC3X03
Science Explorer Life Science
4
$66.75
12
$801.00
EN3J09 / EN3J19
Journey of the Sparrows
4
$4.89
350
$1,711.50
EN3J09 / EN3J19
A Step from Heaven
4
$5.59
350
$1,956.50
EN3J09 / EN3J19
Ask Me Know Questions
4
$9.29
350
$3,251.50
English
English
English
SUBTOTAL 10% REPLACEMENT COSTS 10% INCREASED ENROLLMENT 10% SUPPORT MATERIALS TOTAL REQUESTS
Workbook
Unit Cost # Students
Total Cost
$7,720.50 $772.05 $772.05 $772.05 $10,036.65
Paul O’Malley Assistant Superintendent for Business Services 847‐626‐3967
To:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta Board of Education
From:
Paul O’Malley Susan Husselbee
Date:
September 12, 2011
Re:
Final Budget – FY 2012
Attached find the resolution for Adoption of the Annual Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Business Office recommends the adoption of the Annual Budget Resolution.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Niles Township Community High School District 219, Cook County, Illinois, caused to be prepared in tentative form, a Budget, and Secretary of this Board has made the same conveniently available to public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action hereon; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly called to be held as to said Budget on the 12th day of September, 2011, notice of said hearing having been given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto as required by law, and all other legal requirements having been complied with; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Niles Township Community High School District 219, Cook County, Illinois, as follows: Section 1: That the fiscal year of this School District be, and is hereby fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012. Section 2: That the following Budget and Supplementary Information containing an estimate of amounts available in each Fund separately, and of expenditures from each be, and the same is hereby adopted as the Budget and Supplementary Information of this School District for the said fiscal year. (Budget and Supplementary Information attached.)
Thereupon, after discussion, upon motion made by Member ________________, and seconded by Member _______________________, it was moved that the above resolution be adopted.
Upon roll call, the vote was as follows: AYES: ______________
NAYS: ______________
The President declared the motion carried.
STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK
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I, CARLTON EVANS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the duly qualified Secretary of the Board of Education of Niles Township Community High School District 219, Cook County, Illinois, and as such Secretary, I am the keeper of the records and files of the Board of Education of said District.
I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and complete transcript of that portion of the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Education of said Niles Township Community High School District 219 held on September 12, 2011, insofar as same relates to the adoption of a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
And that a correct copy of said resolution appears in the foregoing transcript of the minutes of said meeting.
WITNESS my official hand of office at Cook County, Illinois this 12th day of September, 2011.
_____________________________ Carlton Evans
To:
Dr. Gatta Superintendent
From: Anne Roloff Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Re:
Results of the 20011 summer Algebra programs and 1 st year of changed placements
Date:
September 12, 2011
As part of the 5-year plan, the Board of Education emphasized the need for students to advance to higher levels of mathematics in order to meet the goal of college readiness. Board goals 1 and 2, advancing students and providing all students with relevant and rigorous curriculum, have been specifically addressed by the Mathematics department to meet this charge. In the summer of 2010, select students were targeted to take summer mathematics who were not on course to take Algebra during their freshman year, a course that is considered the minimum high school readiness course. These students successfully completed the summer program and went on to achieve success in their freshman Algebra course. We are pleased that of the 126 students who moved up due to summer school and placement, 84% received a passing grade and have advanced to the next level of mathematics, on track for College Readiness. During the 2010-11 school year, teachers and administrators in the Mathematics department worked diligently to revamp Algebra course offerings, so that no incoming student will take any course below Algebra 12-22, and be on better track for college readiness. In the summer of 2011, many more students took advantage of the summer algebra programs. We are pleased to report even greater success in the second year, as we were able to place a large number of students into Geometry in the freshman year, as well as decrease the number of students who were recommended to take the Algebra Extension course. There were two courses offered in the summer of 2011 for incoming 9 th grade students: Algebra Readiness is a a summer school course for students with math deficiencies as defined by the EXPLORE test and College Readiness Benchmarks. This course is required for these students per board policy. Upon successful completion of Algebra Readiness, students are enrolled directly into Algebra 12-22. If they continue to exhibit deficiencies, they are enrolled in Algebra 12-22, and the new Extension course. Algebra Proficiency is a summer school course designed for students who have already had Algebra in 8th grade but did not pass the Algebra Placement Exam. Upon successful completion of the Algebra Proficiency course, they are placed in Geometry with the level indicated by their EXPLORE score or by the teacher recommendation, whichever is higher. The following page highlights some of the student growth that occurred as a result of the summer algebra programs.
2011 SUMMER ALGEBRA RESULTS
183 students were assigned to Algebra Readiness in summer school because of mathematics deficiencies 131 -- or 72% -- attended Algebra Readiness 43 students -- or 33% -- of those who attended tested out of the extension course Students on average gained an additional 32% of the learning targets for this course Average proficiency went from 20% to 52% mastery of learning targets for Algebra Students who were required to take Algebra Readiness improved their EXPLORE score by an average of 2.6 points 76 students attended Algebra Proficiency in summer school 88% of those students attained algebra proficiency and were promoted to geometry Due to the Algebra Proficiency course and the Algebra Proficiency placement exam, 223 students who would have normally retaken Algebra as freshmen are taking Geometry 12-22. This alters their destiny, as they will be given the opportunity to take Calculus as a senior, which we have not offer to regular level students in the past Algebra 12-22 Enrollment ◦ North - 293 ◦ West – 376 Algebra Extension Enrollment ◦ North – 53 ◦ West – 76
To:
Board of Education
From: Anne Roloff Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Date:
September 12, 2011
Re:
School Day Study Committee
The School Day Study Committee was established this summer to review our current school day structure, to examine school day schedules in the immediate area, and most importantly, to develop a survey for students, parents, teachers, and administrators. The survey will be administered electronically to staff and parents from September 12-23, and students in grades 10-12 will take the survey during the week of Sept. 19-23. We anticipate that the survey will provide useful information to the district about our current school day and where various groups perceive strengths and weaknesses to the current schedule. The School Day Committee will reconvene once we have the data from the survey, and review the findings. The committee's work will end at this point, as the school day structure will need to move through the negotiations process. You will find three surveys on the following pages: one for parents, one for teachers/administrators, and one for students.
District 219 School Day Survey - Parents
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https://docs.google.com/a/d219.org/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&fo...
The Board of Education would like your input regarding the fundamental work of the district, teaching and learning. This survey seeks to gain insight into your opinions on the following matters. Thank you for your time. * Required
1. The current school day model contains nine 42 minute class periods. I am supportive of regular class periods being... * Shorter than current 42 minute period The current 42 minute period Longer than current 42 minute period 2. The current school day model provides science classes with three 42-minute and two double periods (89 minutes) during the week. I am supportive of these double periods being... * Shorter than the current 89-minute period The current 89-minute period Longer than the current 89-minute period 3. The purpose of Homeroom is to develop relationships and provide information. I am supportive of Homeroom being... * Shorter than 10 minutes The current 10 minutes Longer than 10 minutes Other: 4. Our current school year is 178 school days. I am supportive of.... * Keeping the school year at 178 days Increasing the number of days students attend school Other:
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https://docs.google.com/a/d219.org/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&fo...
5. Our typical school schedule is 8:10-3:23. I am supportive of... * Keeping the typical school day from 8:10 to 3:23 Increasing the hours students attend school Other: 6. I believe the current schedule allows students to take the number of classes they need to meet their goals. * 1
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7. I believe the current school schedule allows students to access resources (e.g. teachers, resource centers, facilities) in the building. * 1
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8. What is your current affiliation with the district? * If you are affiliated with the district in more than one way (i.e. as a teacher and parent) please choose your professional affiliation. Parent of North Student Parent of West Student Thank you for your participation. Please feel free to leave any additional concerns or comments below.
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District 219 School Day Survey - Teachers & Administrators
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https://docs.google.com/a/d219.org/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&fo...
The Board of Education would like your input regarding the fundamental work of the district, teaching and learning. This survey seeks to gain insight into your opinions on the following matters. Thank you for your time. * Required
1. The current school day model contains nine 42 minute class periods. I am supportive of regular class periods being... * Shorter than current 42 minute period The current 42 minute period Longer than current 42 minute period 2. The current school day model provides science classes with three 42-minute and two double periods (89 minutes) during the week. I am supportive of these double periods being... * Shorter than the current 89-minute period The current 89-minute period Longer than the current 89-minute period 3. The purpose of Homeroom is to develop relationships and provide information. I am supportive of Homeroom being... * Shorter than 10 minutes The current 10 minutes Longer than 10 minutes Other: 4. Our current school year is 178 school days. I am supportive of.... * Keeping the school year at 178 days
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District 219 School Day Survey - Teachers & Administrators
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https://docs.google.com/a/d219.org/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&fo...
Increasing the number of days students attend school Other: 5. Our typical school schedule is 8:10-3:23. I am supportive of... * Keeping the typical school day from 8:10 to 3:23 Increasing the hours students attend school Other: 6. I believe the current schedule allows students to take the number of classes they need to meet their goals. * 1
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5
Strongly disagree
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7. I believe the current school schedule allows students to access resources (e.g. teachers, resource centers, facilities) in the building. * 1
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8. I am satisfied with the current schedule in regards to having adequate time in the school day to accomplish the range of professional tasks expected of me. * 1
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Strongly disagree
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9. Given the current duration of the school day, how do you prefer to spend non-instructional periods? * Check the following options you find most important. You may check up to four options. Individual planning Grading Collaboration with collegues District initiatives Department initiatives Working with students Contacting parents Other: 10. I am supportive of... * Having more than the current number of assigned periods
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https://docs.google.com/a/d219.org/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&fo...
Having the current number of assigned periods Having fewer assigned periods
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12. Time for professional development * 1
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13. Time for individual planning and grading * 1
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14. Option for students to take the most number of classes possible * 1
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15. More instruction time per class * 1
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16. Time for teachers working with students outside of class * 1
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17. Which of the above priorities do you think is most important? * Time for teacher collaboration Time for professional development Time for individual planning and grading
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Option for students to take the most number of classes possible More instruction time per class Time for teachers working with students outside of class Other: Thank you for your participation. Please feel free to leave any additional concerns or comments below.
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District 219 School Day Survey - Students The Board of Education would like your input regarding the fundamental work of the district, teaching and learning. This survey seeks to gain insight into your opinions on the following matters. Thank you for your time.
1. The current school day model contains nine 42 minute class periods. I am supportive of regular class periods being... • • •
Shorter than current 42 minute period The current 42 minute period Longer than current 42 minute period
2. The current school day model provides science classes with three 42-minute and two double periods (89 minutes) during the week. I am supportive of these double periods being... • • •
Shorter than the current 89-minute period The current 89-minute period Longer than the current 89-minute period
3. The purpose of Homeroom is to develop relationships and provide information. I am supportive of Homeroom being... • • •
Shorter than 10 minutes The current 10 minutes Longer than 10 minutes
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Other:
4. Our current school year is 178 school days. I am supportive of.... • •
Keeping the school year at 178 days Increasing the number of days students attend school
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Other:
5. Our typical school schedule is 8:10-3:23. I am supportive of... • •
Keeping the typical school day from 8:10 to 3:23 Increasing the hours students attend school
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Other:
6. I believe the current schedule allows students to take the number of classes they need to meet their goals. 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
7. I believe the current school schedule allows students to access resources (e.g. teachers, resource centers, facilities) in the building. 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
8. I am a student at: • • •
Niles North Niles West Niles Central
9. I am a... • • •
Sophomore Junior Senior
10. I find having a study hall period... 1 2 3 4
5
Not useful
Very useful
11. What do you feel is the best number of study hall periods per week? • • •
0 (None) 1-5 More than 5
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Other:
12. I find having a homeroom period... 1 2 3 4 Not useful
5 Very useful
Thank you for your participation. Please feel free to leave any additional concerns or comments below.
