Meeting Agenda Board of Education ♦ Niles Township High Schools ♦ District 219 May 14, 2012 I. Call to Order and Roll Call (7:45 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 – Sonali Patel Niles West - Cody Lefkowitz VII. Community Representative Comments VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda − Monthly Bills and Payroll − Personnel* − Minutes of the April 3, 2012 Board of Education Meeting-Open and Closed* Sessions and the Open Session of the April 26, 2012 Special Board of Education Meeting − Final Calendar for the 2011-12 School Year − Donations − Employer’s Claim Service-Workers’ Compensation Contract Renewal − Renewal of Gale Online Subscription Service-North & West − Authorizing Resolution for Designating Interest Earnings for FY12-13 − Technology Purchase for Board Goal #3, AAL − Student Transportation Services IX. Superintendent’s Report − Principals’ Report X. Board Members’ Comments XI. Board Committee Reports XII. Business − Acceptance of FY2011 Audit (Discussion & Action) − North Aquatic Center-Change Order over $25,000 (Discussion & Action) − Physical Welfare Report (Discussion) − Physical Welfare Report on New Class Sophomore PE with Health − Varsity PE − Educational Platform for Monitoring Energy (Discussion) − Policy and Procedural Changes – 1st Reading − Committee Assignments (Discussion and Action) XIII. Old Business XIV. New Business XV. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) XVI. Correspondence and FOIA Requests XVII. Information Items − Financial Reports (March & April) XVIII. Closed Session (if needed) XIX. Adjournment * Denotes items for Board members only Upcoming Board of Education Meeting Dates Monday, June 4, 2012 Monday, July 9, 2012 Monday, August 6, 2012 05/10/12 8:25 AM
Monday, August 27, 2012 Monday, September 24, 2012 Monday, October 22, 2012 Monday, November 26, 2012 Monday, December 17, 2012 Monday, January 14, 2013 Monday, February 11, 2013 Monday, March 11, 2013 Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Monday, April 29, 2013
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School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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 6:40 p.m. Board Members present at roll call: Sheri Doniger, Carlton Evans, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith, Eileen Valfer. II. Closed Session It was moved by SMITH 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, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer.. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:45 p.m. III. Open Session It was moved by SMITH and seconded by KLINT to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. IV. Recall to Order Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. The Pledge was recited. V. Changes/Additions to the Agenda Added to the Consent Agenda was a Green Personnel hand-out, with item one being placed under Business. Also added to Business was a green hand-out motion regarding construction. VI. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) No one asked to speak. VII. Student Representative Comments Niles West - Cody Lefkowitz Cody stated that everyone enjoyed Spring Break, boys’ basketball was 9 and 1, the water polo team won their first tournament. WYSE will go to State as a team, the Model UN is going to Northwestern, the ACTs are the 24th and 25th of April and DECA will compete in Nationals at the end of the month. Niles North – Sonali Patel Sonali stated that International Week was coming up on April 14th and the Principal’s Recognition Breakfast on April 12th. She also stated that induction to the National Honor Society as well as the Spanish Honor Society was upcoming and a Film Festival is planned.
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VIII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak IX. 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, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the Consent Agenda was: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $4,579,798.15. − Personnel − Approved retaining the employment of the following non-tenured teachers for the 2012-2013 school year: SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR FIRST YEAR Amelianovich, Ashley Casey, Daniel Genovesi, Anthony Ahmad, Tayyaba Batista, Adrian Davis, Patti-Anne Jukic, Jasminka Akwa, Stefanie Behling, James Caceres, Felix Klenetsky, Jody Baehr, Sherry Bower, Margaret DiZillo, Joseph Olsen, Glenn Fishbune, Sarah Braheny, Kyle Klamm, Andrew Pauley, Tina Glaubke, Margaret Oddo, Eric Suarez, Andrew Iafrate, Stephanie Chu, Gary Connor-Davis, Kim Patel, Poonam Lubarsky, Christine Gjerpen, Katie Richards, Mary Makris, Georgia Hamilton, Anna Silverberg, Ivan Metzler, John Helms, Tina Sortino, Deanna Pape, Jennifer Kajmowicz, Kathie Sinclair, Andrew Kosiba, Daniel Stallone, Tiffany Lindberg, Ryan Thielsen, Richard Mosier, Amber Villa, JulieAnn Nocella, Michael Zbinden, Beverly Persaud, Stephanie Puglisi, Daniel Qian, Yan Song, Esther Vana, John Zussman, Eva Zwikel, Amy First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Fourth Year:
Full-time teachers employed before November 1, 2011, in their first year of employment in District 219 Teachers in their second consecutive year of full-time employment in District 219 Teachers in their third consecutive year of full-time employment in District 219 Teachers in their fourth consecutive year of full-time employment in District 219, therefore, attaining tenure on the day after the last day of the school year
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Approved the employment of the following certified staff for the 2012-2013 school year: NAME POSITION FTE McGovern, Meghan Science – MA15 / Step 5 1.0 Hill, Alexandra Special Education – BA / Step 1 1.0 Smith, Jessica Special Education – MA30 / Step 2 1.0 Przekota, John Social Studies – MA30 / Step 11 1.0
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Approved the resignation of the following certified staff: NAME POSITION/LOCATION LaPointe, Demian Special Education / North McCormack, Laura Applied Science and Technology / West Topham, Matthew Guidance Counselor / North
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Approved the following certified staff leave of absences for the 2012-2013 school year:
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NAME Almaraz, Jennifer
POSITION/LOCATION Foreign Languages / North
TYPE OF LEAVE Child Rearing – Unpaid
Lauer, Evelyn Rauser, Lynne Shah, Hetal Stallone, Tiffany
English / West Mathematics / West Mathematics / West College & Career Counselor/North
Family Care – Unpaid Child Rearing – Unpaid Family Care – Unpaid Child Rearing – Unpaid
LEAVE FTE 9/7/2012 – 1/17/2013 .2 .4 .2 .4
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Approved the retirement of the following certified staff: POSITION/LOCATION NAME France, Kathy Mathematics / North Genis, David Science / West Katz, Steven Fine Arts / West Klingenberger, David English / West Sticha, Frank Science / West Applied Science and Technology/West Coughlin, Kathleen DesJardins, Dana English / West Gleicher, Ruth Science / West
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Approved the employment of the following paid interns for the 2012-2013 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION SALARY Bernardi, Kimberly Psychology Intern / West $16,000/Yr. DeGolia, Leah Psychology Intern / West $16,000/Yr. Grunewald, Stephanie Pre-Doctoral Intern / Central $16,000/Yr. Paul, Sarah Social Work Intern / West $9,000/Yr. Pietruszka, Leslie Social Work Intern / West $9,000/Yr. Social Work Intern / West & Central $9,000/Yr. Walsh, Meagan
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Approved the employment of the following part-time/temporary staff for the 2011-12 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION RATE DATE Bonna, Tutor Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 4/3/2012 Choute, Maridsa Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 4/3/2012 Flatley, Zachary Summer Main Office / West $12.00/Hr. 5/31/2012 Gaddam, Hannah Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 4/3/2012 Nguyen, Amy Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 4/3/2012 Ovoshnikov, Denis Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 4/3/2012 Salicete, Jaime Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 4/3/2012 Sherman, Joy Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 4/3/2012 Silverman, Melissa Textbook Center / North $12.00/Hr. 4/3/2012 Tablante, Mark Textbook Center / West $8.25/Hr. 4/3/2012
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Approved the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2011-2012 school year: NILES NORTH NAME Boys Volleyball, Assistant *Santiago, Daryl (.5) Play 5, Other Ruth, David (.33) Play 5, Other *Reeder, Barbara (.67) *Indicates not a District 219 employee
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Approved the resolution to release the following part-time and part-year teachers. Caroline Ahearn Edith Belkind Nicole Carrow Heidi Eichler Courtney Hanson Issac Hoffman Amina Jarad Thuy Thanh Ngo Tapan Patel Kerry Powell Mark Trerotola Aaron Weiss
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Approved the resolution to release first year non-tenured teacher. Nicholas Bennett
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Approved the retirement of the following support staff: NAME POSITION/LOCATION Ashaq, Sargon Buildings and Grounds / West Walshon, Jeanne Scheduler / West
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− Approved the Minutes of the March 19, 2012 Board of Education Meeting-Open and Closed Sessions. − Niles North Compliance – Drains Expenditure Authorized administration to enter into an agreement for $19,310 with De Franco Plumbing for the scope of work to repair the plumbing issue in the Niles North kitchen in order to be code compliant with the Skokie Health Department. − Donation of Cameras and Related Accessories-West Authorized administration to accept the cameras and related accessories for use at Niles West High School. − Donation of Flat File Cabinet-West Authorized administration to accept the flat file cabinets for use at Niles West High School. X. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta stated there would be a presentation on the Local Growth Model addressing Board Goals 1 and 2, student placement, the ILP and the goal of every student reaching their potential. She stated she would hold her comments until the presentation. − Principals’ Report Dr. McTague stated that Niles North beat Niles West in the boys’ volleyball cross-town classic. He gave sports updates and stated the groundbreaking for the North Aquatic Center was great and construction is going very well. He spoke of the Vocal Jazz Festival/Concert on April 21st and the play, “Henry the Fifth” which will be performed on May 4th and 5th. The Powerful Partnerships Breakfast will be held on April 11th. Mr. Osburn stated that the Debate team won the Regional Novice Class competition. He was proud to announce that Eric Ronning, a graduate, was awarded a grant to fund engineering prosthetic limbs which can be produced inexpensively. He mentioned boys’ basketball was 8 and 1, volleyball was 4-4 and the water polo team is making progress with 40 students on the team. Bill Koch will be retiring at the end of this school year, so be sure to attend Pasta & Pops on May 12th. The play “Chicago” will be performed May 4th and 5th. Images is now called Expressions and is on line. XI. Board Members’ Comments Mr. Evans attended the McDonald’s All American game and stated that Jewell Loyd did a great job. He also mentioned the Niles North Aquatic Center groundbreaking was great. Mr. Silverman stated he attended the John Burkel Invitational at the Niles West Gymnastics facility and it was great. He particularly liked the video screen. He said the tournament was great and the facility amazing. Dr. Doniger stated she joined Dr. Gatta and Lois Wisniewski in Indianapolis when Dr. Gatta was presented with the NSELA Award. She stated she was very happy and quite honored to attend. XII. Board Committee Reports Policy Committee – Dr. Doniger stated there was a second reading being presented for approval this evening. Facility Committee – Mr. Greenspan just said the groundbreaking for the Niles North Aquatic Center was great. XIII. Adjournment Sine die It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to adjourn Sine Die. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
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It was moved by SILVERMAN and seconded by DONIGER to appoint Nanciann Gatta as President Pro Tem. All were in favor. It was moved by It was moved by VALFER and seconded by KLINT to nominate the slate of officers of Robert Silverman, President, Sheri Doniger, Vice President, Carlton Evans, Secretary and Jeffrey Greenspan, Secretary Pro-Tem. Hearing no other nominations, President Pro-Tem Gatta closed the floor on nominations to Board Officers. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Mr. Silverman then took over his position as president and chairing of the meeting. Regular Board Meeting Schedule for May 2012 – April 2013 It was suggested by Mr. Silverman that the May 7, 2012 date proposed be changed to May 14, 2012. It was moved by VALFER and seconded by DONIGER to set the Board of Education Meetings from May 2012 through April 2013. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The dates set are: Monday, May 14, 2012 Monday, June 4, 2012 Monday July 9, 2012 Monday, August 6, 2012 Monday, August 27, 2012 Monday, September 24, 2012 Monday October 22, 2012 Monday, November 26, 2012 Monday, December 17, 2012 Monday, January 14, 2013 Monday, February 11, 2013 Monday, March 11, 2013 Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Monday, April 29, 2013 Adopt Existing Board of Education Policies It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to adopt the existing Board of Education Policies and Procedures. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Designate Banks of Depository for District Funds It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to designate Cole Taylor Bank as the Bank of Depository for all district funds.. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer.
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The motion carried. Committee Assignments Committee assignments were tabled until the May 14th meeting. XIV. Business − Personnel It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve the following administrative contracts. NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE Rosengard, David Athletic Director, 260 days $142,448.49 7/1/2012– 6/30/2015 $138,947.89 7/1/2012-6/30/2013 Murphy, Edmund Director of Foreign Languages and ELL, 205 days A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. Voting No: Greenspan The motion carried − Construction It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to direct Legat Architects and IHC Construction to reduced the scope of the 2012 Summer Capital Improvements by issuing change orders and contract modifications to delay previously approved 2012 Summer Capital Improves as follow: 1. Niles North South/Cafeteria Courtyard Renovations totaling approximately $63,000 affecting the following trade contracts: S.G. Krauss, Schaefgas Brothers and Chicagoland Paving Contractors. 2. Niles North Gymnastics/Wrestling Gym Ceiling Painting totaling approximately $17,000 affecting the following trade contractors: Oosterbaan & Son. 3. Niles West Pool, IRE, Training Corridor and Weight Room re-Roofing totaling approximately $434,000 affecting the following trade contractors: Manusos General Contracting, Sullivan Roofing, Inc., Hartwig Plumbing & Heating, Martin Petersen Company, Inc. and American Electric. 4. Niles West Site Fencing Replacement (excluding Strength Hill required fencing) totaling approximately $99,000 affecting the following trade contractors: Manusos General Contracting and Schaefgas Brothers. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried − Staffing Report 2012-13 It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to authorize 394 certified FTE to staff the general and special education programs at Niles North, Niles West and Niles Central for the 2012-2013 school year. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. − NTSS Staffing 2012-13 It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to direct the administration to reduce the 188-day calendar to 186 days beginning in the 2012-13 school year. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. − Policy and Procedural Changes – 2nd Reading
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It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by VALFER to approve the second reading of the Policy and Procedural Changes with the tabling of 6:300-AP1 and 6:300-E1 which mandates a lunch period. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Policy and Procedural Changes approved are: Number Name 2:250 Access to District Public Records 2:250-AP Administrative Procedure – Access to and Copying of District Public Records 2:260-E1 Exhibit: Names of Complaint Managers, Grievance Coordinator and Nondiscrimination Coordinator 3:10-AP1 Administrative Procedure – Goals and Objectives 4:90-AP1 Administrative Procedure – Activity Funds 4:170-E3 Exhibit – Letter to Parents Regarding Student Safety 5:170 Copyright 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction 6:280-AP3 Administrative Procedure – Grading 6:282 Weighted and Unweighted Grades and Grade Point Averages 6:320 High School Credit for Proficiency 7:50-AP Administrative Procedure – International Exchange Students 7:240-AP1 Administrative Procedure – Code of Conduct for Extra-Curricular Activities − Review of District 219’s Placement Procedures, Progress Monitoring, RTI and Evaluations using the ILP and Local Growth Model Dr. Anne Roloff showed a PowerPoint presentation and discussed placement procedures, progress monitor, RTI and evaluations using the ILP and Local Growth Model. There was a lengthy discussion that followed. Dr. Gatta stated that this was in line with Board Goals 1 and 2 providing more rigorous cousework and raising the achievement level of every student. − Change in School Calendar and Final Exam Scheduling Proposed changes in the school year calendar were brought up for discussion, starting earlier in August, ending the first semester prior to winter break and ending the school year earlier. This will be an on-going discussion. XV. Old Business There was no old business. XVI. New Business There was no new business XVII. Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) No one asked to speak. XVIII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests One FOIA requested was received requesting information on the Waukegan TIF.
XIX. Adjournment It was moved by VALFER and seconded by DONIGER to adjourn. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye:
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Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
President
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School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES of SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, April 26, 2012
The meeting was held in the Superintendent’s Conference 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 6:23 p.m. Board Members present at roll call: Sheri Doniger, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman. II. Consent Agenda Monthly Bills and Payroll It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to approve the Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $9,402,573.74. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman The motion carried. III. Adjournment It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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Paul O’Malley Assistant Superintendent for Business Services 847‐626‐3967
To:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta Board of Education
From:
Paul O’Malley
Date:
May 14, 2012
Re:
Donations
The Tri‐Annual Chess Wizards Scholastic Tournament was held at Niles West on February 25, 2012. This organization has donated $500.00 to the Niles West Chess Club for their assistance during this tournament. Roy May of 4508 Montrose, Chicago has donated $2,500.00 to the Niles West Baseball program. Karl and Stacie Slowiak of 6701 Longmeadow, Lincolnwood have donated $500.00 to the Niles West Baseball program. Ross and Susan Erlebacher, 1960 Burr Oak Lane, Highland Park have donated $500.00 to the Niles West Boys Gymnastic program. John Mistro of 753 Provincetown Drive, Carol Stream has donated $1,000.00 to the Niles West Tennis program towards the purchase of a stringing machine. The Leaning Tower Sharks are donating $500.00 to the Niles West Boys’ swim team. Chicago Motors, Inc. is donating $100.00 to the Niles West Qur’an Student Annual Fundraising dinner. MOTION: I move the Board of Education accept the monetary donations of $500.00 from Chess Wizards for the Niles West Chess Club, $2,500.00 from Ray May and $500.00 from Karl and Stacie Slowiak for the Niles West Baseball program, $500.00 from Ross and Susan Erlebacher for the Niles West Boys Gymnastics program., $1000.00 from John Mistro towards the purchase of a stringing machine for the Niles West Tennis program, $500.00 from the Leaning Tower Sharks for the Niles West Boys’ Swim team, and $100.00 from Chicago Motors, Inc. for the Niles West Qur’an Student Annual Fundraising dinner.
Paul O’Malley Assistant Superintendent for Business Services 847‐626‐3967
To:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta Board of Education
From:
Paul O’Malley
Date:
May 14, 2012
Re:
Employer’s Claim Service Workers’ Compensation Contract Renewal
Employer’s Claim Service, Inc. is our current third‐party administrator for workers’ compensa‐ tion claims. The services provided have been outstanding. The organization is responsive to our questions in a timely manner and provides detailed analysis of our claims in an extremely professional manner. An example of their professionalism is the fact that they feel a civic obli‐ gation to hold the line on fee increases for the next school year. They have not increased their fee for the last five years. MOTION: I move the Board of Education authorize the administration to engage Employer’s Claim Service, Inc. as the District’s third‐party administrator for workers’ compensation for a fee of $11,000 for the 2012‐13 school year according to the attached agreement.
Paul O’Malley Assistant Superintendent for Business Services 847‐626‐3967
To: From: Date: Re:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta Board of Education Paul O’Malley May 14, 2012 Renewal of Gale Online Subscription Service – North & West
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 2012‐13 school year with Gale ‐ Cengage Learning in the amount of $17,363.32 for Niles West and $18,248.58 for Niles North. The cost is to be provided for in the 2012‐13 budget. 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.
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:
May 14, 2012
Re:
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATING INTEREST EARNINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012‐2013
A Resolution Designating Interest Earnings for Fiscal Year 2012‐2013 is required under the Illinois State Board of Education rules for program accounting which went into effect on July 1, 2008. Under 23 Ill. Admin. Code Section 100.50(a)(4), a school board cannot transfer accumulated interest between funds under Section 10‐22.44 of the School Code for any interest accumulated in prior fiscal years unless the board has, before each fiscal year ends, designated accumulated interest to remain as interest into the next fiscal year. This resolution needs to be adopted on an annual basis. MOTION:
I move the Board of Education approve the Resolution Designating Interest Earnings for Fiscal Year 2012‐2013.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING INTEREST EARNINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 - 2013 WHEREAS, by regulation (23 Ill. Administrative Code 100.50(a)(4)), the Illinois State Board of Education now specifies that, unless a statute or school board resolution provides otherwise, interest earnings on school district funds shall be added to and become part of principal as of June 30 of each fiscal year; WHEREAS, this Board wishes to retain the option of later transferring some or all of the interest earned during this fiscal year and previous fiscal years under Section 10-22.44 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-22.44); NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Niles Township High School District No. 219, Cook County, Illinois, as follows: 1. All interest earned in each fund of this School District during the current fiscal year is hereby designated as interest and not as the principal balance in that fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, and is subject to being transferred as interest to the extent permitted by law. 2. All interest earned in each fund of this School District during any prior fiscal year and retained in the School District fund for which it accrued is hereby designated as interest and not as part of the principal balance in that fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, and is subject to being transferred as interest to the extent permitted by law. 3. The School District Treasurer is directed to maintain a record of the total of all interest earnings so designated for each School District fund as of July 1, 2012, and to provide a report of that record to the Board. 4. This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption. BOARD OF EDUCATION NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 219, COOK COUNTY, ILLNOIS
By:___________________________________ President
Attest:_________________________ Secretary
STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK
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CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Board of Education of Niles Township High School District No. 219, Cook County, Illinois (the “Board”), and that as such official I am the keeper of the records and files of the Board. I do further certify that the foregoing constitutes a full, true and complete copy of a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING INTEREST EARNINGS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 - 2013 as adopted by the Board at its meeting held on the ____ day of ____________, 2012. I do further certify that the deliberations of the Board on the adoption of said resolution were conducted openly, that the vote on the adoption of said resolution was taken openly, that said meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the public, that notice of said meeting was duly given to all of the news media requesting such notice, that said meeting was called and held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and with the provisions of the School Code of the State of Illinois, as amended, and that the board has complied with all of the provisions of said Act and said Code and with all of the procedural rules of the Board in the conduct of said meeting and in the adoption of said resolution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature, this ____ day of _____________, 2012.
______________________________ Secretary, Board of Education
Mr. Guy Ballard – CTO Niles Township High School District 219 847-626-3920
[email protected] To:
Board of Education
From: Guy Ballard Date:
May 14, 2012
Re:
Technology Purchase for Board Goal #3, AAL
In accordance with the Board of Education's third goal, Anywhere/Anytime Learning "engaging students in anywhere/anytime learning by providing laptop computers to expand their learning opportunities;" for the third year, the Technology Department has reviewed and tested specifications of several different netbook models, and manufacturers and recommends the Asus Eee PC 1011cx. It is expected that our freshman enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year will be 1157 at both buildings. The total number of netbooks the Technology Department is recommending for purchase is 1330; which includes a 15% needed in reserve for repairs, loaners, and new enrollments. The cost of the Asus Eee PC 1011cx netbooks will not exceed $250.00 per unit. This price includes a 6-cell battery, 320gb hard drive, and 2gb RAM which provides our students with more computing power than the previous years’ models. The total purchase price for 1330 netbooks is $332,500.00. We are also recommending the purchase of 1000 custom netbook bags at a cost of $8000 to add to those already in stock. This year’s pricing has put this initiative well within budget, thus the replacement projection has been increased by 5%. The remaining funds will go towards refurbishing teacher classroom workstations. Faculty and staff professional development to support this project is ongoing. To date, 97% of faculty have completed Tech 1 and several teachers have begun the second tech course the series. Motion: I move to authorize the purchase of the Asus Eee PC 1011cx netbook and bag for a total cost not to exceed $340,500.00.
Office of the Superintendent Date:
May 14, 2012
To:
Board of Education
From:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta
Subject:
Student Transportation Bids
The administration is not satisfied with the bids received for student transportation services and recommends rebidding.
MOTION: I move the Board of Education authorize administration to reject all bids and rebid student transportation services.
Paul O’Malley Assistant Superintendent for Business Services 847‐626‐3967
To:
Board of Education Dr. Nanciann Gatta
From:
Paul O’Malley Susan Husselbee
Date:
May 14, 2012
Re:
Acceptance of FY 2011 Audit
Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. prepared the FY 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Board of Education’s consideration. We recommend the Board take action to accept the audit as presented. A representative of the audit firm will be available to comment on the report. MOTION: I move the Board of Education accept the FY 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of Niles Township High School District 219 as presented by Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.
Office of the Superintendent Date:
May 14, 2012
To:
Board of Education
From:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta
Subject:
Physical Welfare Report on Sophomore Health and PE and Varsity PE (Discussion)
The administration continues to update the Board of Education on the outcomes related to changes in the curriculum as a result of the Annual Review of Programs and Personnel. Enclosed are two reports from Director Paul Swanson for: •
Sophomore Health embedded in Sophomore PE
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Varsity PE.
• Paul will be present at the meeting to answer questions of the Board.
It is important to note that Mr. Swanson recommends increasing the seat count of for Sophomore Health/PE. This currently is on the table in our formal negotiations with the NTFT Union. Finally, you will note that the teachers like the new format. The fears and problems presented to the Board during the Annual Review process have not materialized.
Office of the Superintendent Date:
May 14, 2012
To:
Board of Education
From:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta
Subject:
Educational Platform for Monitoring Energy
Jerzy Siemienski will present the prototype for an educational platform to monitor energy usage by students. This project was completed by Siemens and is meant to replace the bricks and mortar location of the monitoring of energy in the six classroom addition to a web-based platform where any teacher and any student can access this real time information anywhere/anytime. Jerzy Siemienski and I look forward to presenting the Board with the prototype. We will utilize your feedback and implement any changes the Board has and continue our efforts to create a similar platform at Niles North.
POLICY AND PROCEDURAL CHANGES: FIRST READING May 14, 2012 Board of Education Meeting All recommended changes have been reviewed and approved by the Policy Committee, relevant staff members, and (where needed) the district attorney. Section 5 (Personnel) Number Name 5:120-AP2 Administrative Procedure – Employee Conduct Standards
Proposed Change Addition of standards for dress code.
Section 6 (Instruction) Number 6:235
Name Access to District Computers and Electronic Networks 6:280-AP4 Administrative Procedure – Grade Reporting to Parents
Proposed Change Addition of language related to retention of accounts and network resources. Updated to align with Administrative recommendation for changes to grade reporting.
Section 7 (Students) Number 7:50-AP
Name Administrative Procedure – International Exchange Students
7:190
Student Discipline
7:210-E1
Exhibit – Form Letter for Student Expulsion
Updated to reflect current language in Illinois School Code.
7:240-E1
Exhibit – Niles Township High Schools Extra-Curricular Permit Card
Updated to maintain consistency with 7:245 and 7:245-AP, and to clarify that concussion testing and policies apply only to student athletes.
7:245
Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries Administrative Procedure – Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries
Updated in response to State legislation.
7:245-AP NEW
Proposed Change Updated to reflect website with approved Student Exchange Programs, in place of a listing of programs. Updated based on Administrative recommendation to include social probation.
New: Added in response to State legislation.
Section 8 (Community Relations) Number 8:96
Name Educational Policy Advisory Council (EPAC)
Proposed Change Updated based upon administrative recommendation.
8:96-AP
Administrative Procedure – Educational Policy Advisory Council Operating Procedures (EPAC)
Updated based upon administrative recommendation.
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General Personnel Administrative Procedure - Employee Conduct Standards Professional and ethical behavior is expected of all District staff members. The standards listed below serve as a notice of expected conduct. The standards are intended to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of students and employees, ensure the community a degree of accountability within the School District, and define misconduct justifying disciplinary action. The listed standards are not a complete list of expectations and, depending on the factual context, an employee may be disciplined for conduct that is not specifically listed. The conduct standards apply to all District employees to the extent they do not conflict with an applicable collective bargaining agreement; in the event of a conflict, the provision is severable and the applicable bargaining agreement will control. All school employees shall: 1. Exhibit positive examples of preparedness, punctuality, attendance, self-control, language, and appearance. 2. Exemplify honesty and integrity. Violations of this standard include but are not limited to falsifying, misrepresenting, omitting, or erroneously reporting the professional qualifications of oneself or another individual or information submitted in connection with job duties or during the course of an official inquiry/investigation. 3. Maintain a professional relationship with all students, both in and outside the school and attend all inservice trainings on educator ethics, teacher-student conduct, and school, employee-student conduct for all personnel (105 ILCS 5/10-22.39). Violations of this standard include but are not limited to: (a) committing any act of child abuse or cruelty to children; (b) engaging in harassing behavior; (c) soliciting, encouraging, or consummating an inappropriate written, verbal, or physical relationship with a student; and (d) furnishing tobacco, alcohol, or illegal/unauthorized substance to any student or allowing a student under his or her supervision to consume alcohol or an illegal/unauthorized substance. 4. Maintain a safe and healthy environment, free from harassment, intimidation, bullying, substance abuse, and violence, and free from bias and discrimination. Violations of this standard include but are not limited to: (a) using alcohol or illegal or unauthorized substances when on school property or at school-sponsored events, or whenever engaged in job responsibilities; (b) failing to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect, or of gender harassment; and (c) tolerating student-on-student bullying or harassment. 5. Honor the public trust when entrusted with public funds and property by acting with a high level of honesty, accuracy, and responsibility. Violations of this standard include but are not limited to: (a) misusing public or school-related funds; (b) failing to account for funds collected from students or parents/guardians; (c) submitting fraudulent requests for reimbursement of expenses or for pay; (d) commingling District or school funds with personal funds or checking accounts; and (e) using school property without the approval of the supervising school official. 6. Maintain integrity with students, colleagues, parents/guardians, community members, and businesses concerning business dealings and when accepting gifts and favors. Violations of this standard include but are not limited to soliciting students or parents/guardians to purchase supplies or services from the employee or to participate in activities that financially benefit the employee without fully disclosing the interest.
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7. Respect the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material, and other information covered by confidentiality agreements. Violations of this standard include but are not limited to: (a) disclosing confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status and/or income, and assessment/testing results, unless disclosure is required or permitted by law; and (b) disclosing confidential information restricted by State or federal law. 8. Demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards and attend all inservice trainings on educator ethics, teacher-student conduct, and school employee-student conduct for all personnel (105 ILCS 5/10-22.39). Unethical conduct is any conduct that impairs the employee’s ability to function professionally in his or her employment position or a pattern of behavior or conduct that is detrimental to the health, welfare, discipline, or morals of students. 9. Comply with all State and federal laws and rules regulating public schools, and Board policies, including but not limited to: 2:105 (Ethics and Gift Ban), 5:10 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment), 5:20 (Sexual Harassment), 5:30 (Hiring Process and Criteria), 5:50 (Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace), 5:60 (Expenses), 5:90 (Abused and Neglected Child Reporting), 5:100 (Staff Development Program), 5:120 (Ethics), 5:130 (Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information), 5:140 (Solicitations By or From Staff), 5:170 (Copyright), 5:180 (Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity), 5:200 (Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal), 5:230 (Maintaining Student Discipline), 5:280 (Duties and Qualifications), 5:290 (Employment Termination and Suspensions), 6:235 (Access to Electronic Networks), 7:20 (Harassment of Students Prohibited), 7:190 (Student Discipline), 7:340 (Student Records), and 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property). 9.10.District employees serve as role models to our students and should maintain professional standards of dress. While working, employees are encouraged to wear clothing that demonstrates a high regard for the educational setting, and presents an image consistent with job responsibilities. Clothes that are appropriate for Physical Welfare teachers (e.g., athletic wear and tennis shoes), are not appropriate for classroom teachers or support staff. The expected dress attire is business casual. Jeans may be permitted on Fridays (or portions of Fridays) or during school events that are more casual in nature, such as a school assembly. Clothing that is never appropriate includes, but is not limited to, jeans with holes, shorts outside of PE, flip flops and beach sandals. Conviction of any employment disqualifying criminal offense listed in Section 10-21.9 of The School Code will result in dismissal. Before disciplinary action is taken, the supervisor will conduct a fair and objective investigation to determine whether the employee violated a standard or other work rule and the extent that any violation impacts educational or operational activities, effectiveness, or efficiency. Discipline must be appropriate and reasonably related to the seriousness of the misconduct and the employee’s record. Any applicable provision in a contract, bargaining agreement, or State law will control the disciplinary process. Board Review: March 22, 2010
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Instruction Access to District Computers and Electronic Networks Computers and electronic networks are a part of the District's instructional program in order to promote educational excellence by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, communication, teaching and learning. The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative procedures for this policy and appoint a system administrator. The School District is not responsible for any information that may be lost, damaged, or unavailable when using the network, or for any information that is retrieved or transmitted via computers and networks. Furthermore, the District will not be responsible for any unauthorized charges or fees resulting from access to computers and networks. The retention of accounts and network resources will follow the operational procedures established by the system administrator, as directed by the superintendent. All computers in the District are the property of District 219.
Curriculum The use of computers and electronic networks shall (1) be consistent with the curriculum adopted by the District as well as the varied instructional needs, learning styles, abilities, and developmental levels of the students and (2) comply with the selection criteria for instructional materials and instructional resource center materials. Teachers may, consistent with the administrative procedures for this policy, use computers and networks throughout the curriculum. The District maintains its electronic network to support the curriculum and enhance administrative efficiency. While it is not intended to serve as a public forum for general use, the District may use its network to provide access to specific information regarding students to the students and/or their parents or guardians or to make general information regarding District 219 available to the public.
Acceptable Use All use of the District's technology and computers must be in support of education and/or research, and be in furtherance of the Board of Education's stated goal. Use is a privilege, not a right. Appropriate uses, ethics, and protocol relating to use of computers and electronic networks are contained in the Administrative Procedure for Acceptable Use of Computer and Electronic Networks (6:235-AP1). General rules for behavior and communications and all Board policies apply when using District computers and electronic networks. Electronic communications, including files deleted from a user's account but not erased, may be monitored or read by school officials.
Authorization for Computers and Electronic Network Use All users must sign the District's Authorization for Computer and Electronic Network Use as a condition of use of District technology. Each student and his or her parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign the Authorization before being granted unsupervised use. All users of the District's computers and networks shall maintain the confidentiality of student records. Reasonable measures to protect against unreasonable access shall be taken before confidential student information is loaded onto the network.
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The failure of any student or staff member to follow the terms of the Authorization for Computer and Electronic Network Use, or this policy, may result in the loss of privileges, disciplinary action, and/or appropriate legal action. LEGAL REF.:
No Child Left Behind Act, 20 U.S.C. §6777. Children’s Internet Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. §254(h) and (l). Enhancing Education Through Technology Act, 20 U.S.C §6751 et seq. 720 ILCS 135/0.01.
CROSS REF.: 4:10 (fiscal and business management), 5:100 (staff development program), 6:40 (curriculum development), 6:210 (instructional materials), 6:230 (library resource center), 6:260 (complaints about curriculum, instructional materials and programs), 7:130 (student rights and responsibilities), 7:190 (student discipline), 7:310 (publications) ADOPTED:
November 26, 2007
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Instruction Administrative Procedures: Grade Reporting to Parents The school year is comprised of 36 weeks, broken into two 18 week semesters and three Progress Reportfour nine-week marking periods following weeks 5, 9 and 14 in each semester. Weeks 1-18 are in the first semester and weeks 19-36 are in the second semester. Parents/guardians shall be informed of their child’s academic progress in school as follows: A. Progress Reports: Teachers will complete a quarterly mid-term Progress Report for every student following during the middle of the fifth and fourteenth weeks 5, 9 and 14 of each semester. In addition, teachers are encouraged to include comments on students’ Progress Reports. Beginning in the Fall of 2012, Progress Reports will no longer be mailed home. Progress Reports will be made available online for parents to access. B. Report Cards: DuringFollowing the 18th and 36th weeks of the school year, the district will send semester report cards will be mailed home after the 9th, 18th, 27th, and 36th week. The 18th and 36th week semester report cards will be a cumulative report of the student’s academic progress during first and second semester respectively. All grades and notations will be explained. C. Additional Methods of Reporting: Teachers are encouraged to contact parents/guardians whenever additional information needs to be shared about a student’s academic progress. They shall also make every effort to return parent/guardian contacts in a timely manner and to be available to meet with parents/guardians at a mutually-agreed upon time. Non-custodial parents (divorced or separated) will be informed of their child’s academic progress if they request such through the Registrar’s Office at each building, unless a court order requires otherwise.
Board Review: January 17, 2005
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Students Administrative Procedure: International Exchange Students Timing of Placement Process • Organizations should contact the Assistant Principal for Pupil Personnel Services each year to indicate an interest in placing exchange students. Exchange organizations should provide schools with advance notice of their intent to place. Applications must be received no later than March 1st for the following school year. • A committee consisting of the perspective Assistant Principal for Pupil Personnel Services, Director of Foreign Language and the Building Principal shall review all placement requests and notify agency with final approval. • Once accepted, the school is to be notified as soon as Student and Host Family match-ups are confirmed. Selecting Student Exchange Programs Niles Township will consider placement requests from Student Exchange Programs that are on the most current CSIET Advisory list, found at http://www.csiet.org/.has approved the following programs: American Field Service (AFS) USA – www.afs.org/usa • Amigos de las/Américas - http://www.amigoslink.org/ • Nacel Open Door – www.nacelopendoor.org • Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations (OCEAN) – www.oceanintl.org • • • •
Rotary Youth Exchange Program Youth for Understanding America – www.yfu-usa.org Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) – www.ciee.org/highschool
School Expectations of Student Exchange Programs All schools should reserve right of final approval on all student placements. Additionally, schools should require that each individual student exchange program must: • •
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Be listed in the most current CSIET Advisory List (for the current list visit www.csiet.org). Maintain a network of qualified and trained local representative living in or near the community, with responsibility for each student - and provide orientation and ongoing support for both the host family and student. Provide continuing hands-on monitoring and responsiveness - from local representative to national headquarters - including student selection and preparation, selection and screening of host families, ongoing contact with host family and student, and communication with the school and responsiveness to school needs. Receive school enrollment authorization for placements each year prior to contacting potential host families - and follow school policy on timing and requirements. Screen and prepare exchange students while monitoring their progress during the school year, responding to issues or problems as they develop. Arrange host family placements before exchange students leave their home country. Exchange students are expected to be in their host family and school placements by the first day of classes. Personally interview and screen all potential host families, matching student and family interests and personalities.
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Not knowingly place exchange students based on their athletic abilities. In the event that tutoring/ESL help is needed, the organization will make arrangements and ensure that the student accepts financial responsibility for it. Provide the school with a complete student application which includes the following: a. b. c. d.
personal letter from the student detailed information on student and natural family proof that the student has sufficient language ability to function in an American classroom original transcript of student's high school grades, with English translation (and this must meet school requirements) e. necessary medical history, including proof of immunization as required by the district (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanas (DPT), Polio (IPV), Hepatitis (HPV) and Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR). Chicken Pox (varicella) is recommended but not required), any medical/physical restrictions and a recent physical exam with proof of required immunizations
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Each exchange student must be qualified to participate in regular classes and maintain a typical schedule - this means an acceptable level of proficiency in the English language, a commitment to treat coursework as important, and the social skills to enjoy participation in social and extracurricular activities. International exchange students must be aware that participating in interscholastic athletic teams means they must comply with district and state athletic eligibility regulations, and that many teams require try-outs. The school appreciates the difficulty of a student's plunge into a different language/culture/institution, but exchange students are expected to attain passing grades by the end of their first semester. Failure to do so may be subject to exchange termination. Exchange students; enrollment eligibility will be for one-year only - exchange students and host families are expected to know and must follow all school policies and rules. Exchange students must have medical and accident insurance that meets or exceeds U.S. Department of State guidelines. Since there is wide variation of graduation policies in the United States, exchange students will understand that they are not guaranteed the ability to graduate or be granted diplomas.
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Students on U.S. State Department-sponsored programs (J-1 visas) generally pay no tuition or fees. The school has no obligation to provide any special services, tutoring, supplies or equipment. International exchange students have all rights and privileges accorded to community students EXCEPT the right to a diploma. The school will make every effort to integrate international exchange students into the school's social fabric.
Board Review: April 3, 2012
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Students Student Discipline Prohibited Student Conduct The school administration is authorized to discipline students for gross disobedience or misconduct, including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling tobacco materials. 2. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling alcoholic beverages (the Superintendent or designee may grant an exception to this policy, upon prior request of an adult supervisor, for use in culinary course work or the use of containers or packaging as props for theater). Students who are under the influence of an alcoholic beverage are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had alcohol in their possession. 3. Using, possessing, distributing, purchasing, or selling: a.
Any illegal drug, controlled substance, or cannabis (including marijuana and hashish).
b. Any anabolic steroid unless being administered in accordance with a physician's or licensed practitioner’s prescription. c. Any performance-enhancing substance on the Illinois High School Association’s most current banned substance list unless administered in accordance with a physician’s or licensed practitioner’s prescription. d. Any prescription drug when not prescribed for the student by a physician or licensed practitioner, or when used in a manner inconsistent with the prescription or prescribing physician's or licensed practitioner’s instructions. e. Any inhalant, regardless of whether it contains an illegal drug or controlled substance: (a) that a student believes is, or represents to be capable of, causing intoxication, hallucination, excitement, or dulling of the brain or nervous system; or (b) about which the student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student intended the inhalant to cause intoxication, hallucination, excitement, or dulling of the brain or nervous system. The prohibition in this section does not apply to a student’s use of asthma or other legally prescribed inhalant medications. f. "Look-alike" or counterfeit drugs, including a substance not containing an illegal drug or controlled substance, but one (a) that a student believes to be, or represents to be, an illegal drug or controlled substance, or (b) about which a student engaged in behavior that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the student expressly or impliedly represented to be an illegal drug or controlled substance. g. Drug paraphernalia, including devices that are or can be used to (a) ingest, inhale, or inject cannabis or controlled substances into the body; and (b) grow, process, store, or conceal cannabis or controlled substances. Students who are under the influence of any prohibited substance or drug or in possession of any drug paraphernalia are not permitted to attend school or school functions and are treated as though they had the prohibited substance, drug or paraphernalia, as applicable, in their possession. 4. Using, possessing, controlling, or transferring a weapon as that term is defined in the Weapons section of this policy, or violating the Weapons section of this policy.
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5. Using or possessing an electronic device out of compliance with this section or Policy 6:235AP4. Using a cellular telephone, video recording device, personal digital assistant (PDA), or other electronic device in any manner that disrupts the educational environment or violates the rights of others, including using the device to take photographs in locker rooms or bathrooms, cheat, or otherwise violate student conduct rules. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, creating, sending, sharing, viewing, possessing an indecent visual depiction of oneself or another person through the use of a computer, electronic communication device, or cellular phone. Unless otherwise permitted under this policy, Policy 6:235-AP4 or by the Building Principal, all electronic devices must be kept poweredoff and out of sight during the regular school day. Permission for electronic devices is allowed if: (a) the supervising teacher grants permission; (b) use of the device is provided in a student’s IEP; (c) it is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of students, staff, or other individuals; or (d) the electronic device is a cellular phone, which may be used respectfully (1) in the hallways and during passing periods, and (2) in the cafeteria and student activities center/office during lunch periods. Cell phones must always be kept on vibrate or silent. 6. Using a MID out of compliance with Policy 6:235-AP4. 7. Using or possessing a laser pointer unless under a staff member’s direct supervision and in the context of instruction. 8. Disobeying rules of student conduct or directives from staff members or school officials. Examples of disobeying staff directives include refusing a District staff member's request to stop, present school identification, or submit to a search. 9. Engaging in academic dishonesty, including cheating, intentionally plagiarizing, wrongfully giving or receiving help during an academic examination, and wrongfully obtaining test copies or scores. 10. Engaging in hazing or any kind of bullying or aggressive behavior that does physical or psychological harm to a staff person or another student, or any urging other students to engage in such conduct. Prohibited conduct specifically includes, without limitation, any use of violence, intimidation, force, noise, coercion, threats, stalking, harassment, sexual harassment, public humiliation, theft or destruction of property, retaliation, hazing, bullying and bullying using a school computer or a school computer network or other comparable conduct. 11. Causing or attempting to cause damage to, or stealing or attempting to steal, school property or another person's personal property. 12. Being absent without a recognized excuse; State law and Board policy on truancy control will be used with chronic and habitual truants. Being involved with any public school fraternity, sorority, or secret society by: (a) being a member; (b) promising to join; (c) pledging to become a member; or (d) soliciting any other person to join, promise to join, or be pledged to become a member.
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13. Being involved in gangs or gang-related activities, including displaying gang symbols or paraphernalia. 14. Violating any criminal law, such as assault and battery, arson, theft, gambling, and hazing. 15. Engaging in any activity, on or off campus, that interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property. For purposes of this policy, the term "possession" includes having control, custody, or care, currently or in the past, of an object or substance, including situations where the item is (a) on the student's person; (b) contained in another item belonging to, or under the control of, the student, such as in the student's clothing, backpack, automobile, or (c) in a school's student locker, desk, or other school property, or (d) any other location on school property or at a school-sponsored event. Efforts, including the use of early intervention and progressive discipline, shall be made to deter students, while at school or a school-related event, from engaging in aggressive behavior that may reasonably produce physical or psychological harm to someone else. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the parent/guardian of a student who engages in aggressive behavior is notified of the incident. The failure to provide such notification does not limit the Board’s authority to impose discipline, including suspension or expulsion, for such behavior. No disciplinary action shall be taken against any student that is based totally or in part on the refusal of the student's parent/guardian to administer or consent to the administration of psychotropic or psychostimulant medication to the student. The grounds for disciplinary action, including those described more thoroughly later in this policy, apply whenever the student's conduct is reasonably related to school or school activities, including, but not limited to: 1. On, or within sight of, school grounds before, during, or after school hours and at any other time; 2. Off school grounds at a school activity, function, or event; 3. Traveling to or from school or a school activity, function or event; or
Anywhere, if the conduct interferes with, disrupts, or adversely affects the school environment, school operations, or an educational function, including but not limited to, conduct that may reasonably be considered to: (a) be a threat or an attempted intimidation of a staff member; or (b) endanger the health or safety of students, staff, or school property. Disciplinary Measures Before receiving disciplinary action, the student shall be given the opportunity to deny or explain his or her conduct. Disciplinary measures may include: 1. Disciplinary conference. 2. Withholding of privileges. 3. Seizure of contraband. 4. Suspension from school and all school-activities for up to 10 days, provided that appropriate procedures are followed. A suspended student is prohibited from being on District 219school grounds.
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5. Suspension of bus riding privileges, provided that appropriate procedures are followed. 6. Expulsion from school and all school-sponsored events for a definite time period not to exceed 2 calendar years, provided that the appropriate procedures are followed. An expelled student is prohibited from being on District 219school grounds. The Board of Education may deny students credit for work done in a semester they were expelled. 7. Notifying of juvenile authorities or other law enforcement authorities whenever the conduct involves illegal drugs (controlled substances), look-alikes, alcohol, or weapons. 8. Notification of parent(s)/guardian(s). 9. Temporary removal from the classroom. 10. In-school suspension for a period not to exceed 5 school days. The Building Principal or a designee shall ensure that the student is properly supervised. 11. Required after school study or Saturday study, provided the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) have been notified. If transportation arrangements cannot be agreed upon, an alternative disciplinary measure must be used. The student must be supervised by the detaining teacher or the Building Principal or a designee. 12. Community service with local public and nonprofit agencies that enhance community efforts to meet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs. The District will not provide transportation. School administration shall use this option only as an alternative to another disciplinary measure giving the student and/or parent(s)/guardian(s) the choice. 12.13.Social Probation, meaning suspension from participation in or attendance at school activities outside of school hours, including but not limited to: athletic contests, musical/dramatic performances, school club events, ceremonial events such as homecoming, prom and commencement. Additionally, school-based privileges can be revoked for any period of time based on severity of infraction, including: parking pass, attendance at assemblies, field trips and other similar privileges.
A student who is subject to suspension or expulsion may be eligible for transfer to an alternative school program. Corporal punishment is prohibited. Corporal punishment is defined as slapping, paddling, or prolonged maintenance of students in physically painful positions, or intentional infliction of bodily harm. Corporal punishment does not include reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for students, staff, or other persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or defense of property. Weapons A student who is determined to have brought one of the following objects to school, any schoolsponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of at least one calendar year but not more than 2 calendar years. 1. A firearm, meaning any gun, rifle, shotgun, or weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. § 9211), firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65/), or firearm as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (720 ILCS 5/24-1).
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A knife, brass knuckles, or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including “look alikes” of any firearm as defined above, lock, stick, pencil, and pen.
The expulsion requirement under either paragraph 1 or 2 above may be modified by the Superintendent, and the Superintendent’s determination may be modified by the Board on a caseby-case basis. The Superintendent or designee may grant an exception to this policy, upon the prior request of an adult supervisor, for students in theatre, cooking, ROTC, martial arts, and similar programs, whether or not school-sponsored, provided the item is not equipped, nor intended, to do bodily harm. Required Notices A school staff member shall immediately notify the office of the Building Principal in the event that he or she: (1) observes any person in possession of a firearm on or around school grounds, however, such action may be delayed if immediate notice would endanger students under his or her supervision, (2) observes or has reason to suspect that any person on school grounds is or was involved in a drug-related incident, or (3) observes a battery committed against any staff member. Upon receiving such a report, the Building Principal or designee shall immediately notify the local law enforcement agency, State Police, and any involved student’s parent(s)/guardian(s). In addition, the Lead Dean will report the incident electronically through the School Incident Report System (SIRS) with ISBE. “School grounds” includes modes of transportation to school activities and any public way within 1000 feet of the school, as well as school property itself. Delegation of Authority Each teacher, and any other school personnel when students are under his or her charge, is authorized to impose any disciplinary measure, other than suspension, or expulsion, corporal punishment or in-school suspension, which is appropriate and in accordance with the policies and rules on student discipline. Teachers, other certificated educational employees, and other persons providing a related service for or with respect to a student, may use reasonable force as needed to maintain safety for other students, school personnel or other persons, or for the purpose of self-defense or defense of property. Teachers may temporarily remove students from a classroom for disruptive behavior. The Superintendent, Building Principal, Directors of Instruction or Dean of Students is authorized to impose the same disciplinary measures as teachers and may suspend students guilty of gross disobedience or misconduct from school (including all school functions) and from riding the school bus, up to 10 consecutive school days, provided the appropriate procedures are followed. The Board of Education may suspend a student from riding the bus in excess of 10 days for safety reasons. Student Handbook The Superintendent, with input from the parent-teacher advisory committee, shall prepare disciplinary rules implementing the District's disciplinary policies. These disciplinary rules shall be presented annually to the Board for its review and approval. A student handbook, including the District disciplinary policies and rules, shall be distributed to the students' parents and guardians within 15 days of the beginning of the school year or a student's enrollment.
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LEGAL REF.:
Gun-Free Schools Act, 20 U.S.C. §7151 et seq. Pro-Children Act of 1994, 20 U.S.C. § 6081. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.5b, 5/10-20.14, 5/10-20.28, 5/10-20.36, 5/10-21.7, 5/10-21.10, 5/1022.6, 5/10-27.1A, 5/10-27.1B, 5/24-24, 5/26-12, 5/27-23.7, and 5/31-3. 23 Ill. Admin. Code § 1.280.
CROSS REF.:
2:240 (board policy development), 5:230 (maintaining student discipline), 6:110 (programs for students at risk of dropping out of school), 6:235-AP4 (administrative procedure: personal use of student-owned laptops, netbooks, mobile internet devices and cellular phones in school), 7:70 (attendance and truancy), 7:130 (student rights and responsibilities), 7:140 (search and seizure), 7:150 (agency and police interrogation), 7:160 (student appearance), 7:170 (vandalism), 7:180 (preventing bullying, intimidation, and harassment), 7:200 (suspension procedures), 7:210 (expulsion procedures), 7:220 (bus conduct), 7:230 (misconduct by student with disabilities), 7:240 (code of conduct for participants in extracurricular activities), 7:270 (administering medicines to students), 8:30 (visitors to and conduct on school property)
ADOPTED:
May 31, 2011
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Students Exhibit - Form Letter for Student Expulsion
[day/month/year] VIA HAND DELIVERY AND REGULAR AND CERTIFIED MAIL NO. [Receipt No.]: RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED [Title and Name of parent(s)/guardian(s)] [Street Address] [City, Illinois ZIP] Dear [Title and Name of parent(s)/guardian(s)]: Your presence and that of your child, [Student Name], is requested at a hearing before Hearing Officer [Name]. Said hearing will be conducted in the Main Office Conference Room [#], at Niles [West/North] High School,[Street Address], Skokie, Illinois on [Date] at [Time] for the purpose of discussing the behavior of your child, [Student Name], and holding a hearing on the recommendation that he/she be expelled from school. Expulsion from school, according to District 219 Board Policy, is the exclusion of a student from school for a period of time greater than ten (10) consecutive school days, but not to exceed two (2) calendar years. As previously communicated to you, [Student Name] has been recommended for expulsion from school by engaging in the following gross misconduct: on [Date] , at approximately [Time], [{Student Name] had possession of a “look-alike” gun at Niles [West/North] High School in violation of Section 10.-22.6 (d) of the Illinois School Code, which states in part: “...A student who is determined to have brought a weapon to school, any school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity which bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year, except that the expulsion period may be modified by the board on a case by case basis. For purposes of this Section, the term ‘weapon’ means possession, use, control or transfer of any object which may be used to cause bodily harm, including but not limited to a weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18, United States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Act, use of weapon as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code, knives, guns, firearms, rifles, shotguns, brass knuckles, billy clubs, or ‘look-alikes’ thereof.” A student who is determined to have brought one of the following objects to school, any school-sponsored activity or event, or any activity or event that bears a reasonable relationship to school shall be expelled for a period of not less than one year: (1) A firearm. For the purposes of this Section, "firearm" means any gun, rifle, shotgun, weapon as defined by Section 921 of Title 18 of the United States Code, firearm as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, or firearm as defined in Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961. The expulsion period under
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this subdivision (1) may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent's determination may be modified by the board on a case-bycase basis. (2) A knife, brass knuckles or other knuckle weapon regardless of its composition, a billy club, or any other object if used or attempted to be used to cause bodily harm, including "look alikes" of any firearm as defined in subdivision (1) of this subsection (d). The expulsion requirement under this subdivision (2) may be modified by the superintendent, and the superintendent's determination may be modified by the board on a case-by-case basis. At the hearing, evidence and information related to the instances of gross misconduct and disobedience will be presented by the administration, who may also ask some questions at the hearing. Also enclosed is a copy of the Hearing Procedures for your information and review. Please be advised that the District’s administration will be represented by [Name] at the hearing. You and your child may be represented by legal counsel if you wish, and may present witnesses, documents and any other relevant information, facts, and evidence pertaining to [Student Name] alleged misconduct or other evidence as mitigating circumstances. After the hearing, the Board of Education will receive the written report of the Hearing Officer. The Niles Township High School District Board of Education will take any action as it deems appropriate and warranted at its [Date] Board meeting. If you should have any questions, please call me at [Phone No.]. Sincerely,
[Name] Principal
C:
[Name], Superintendent
Board Review:
May 13, 2002
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Exhibit: Niles Township High Schools Extra-Curricular Permit Card Students, parent(s)/guardian(s), need only sign this Extra-Curricular Permit Card once while enrolled in Niles Township High School District 219. Students must have a signed Permit Card on file in order to participate in extra-curricular activities (as defined in procedure 6:190-AP1). The Board reserves the right to modify this policy and procedures and will annually notify parents and students of any changes. At any time parents may call the Main Office to rescind or reinstate their permission. Directions: After reviewing the District 219 Board of Education policy statement regarding the Code of Conduct for Extra-Curricular Activities (7:240-AP1) your signature and date below will authorize your son or daughter to participate during their high school career in any of the school's extra-curricular activities. By signing, parent(s)/guardian(s) of student athletes acknowledge consent for ImPACT Concussion Cognitive testing and IHSA Random Steroid testing, as well as acknowledge that the Concussion Information Sheet (7:245-E1) has been read and is understood. Student’s must complete Section One and their parent(s) and/or guardian(s) must complete Section Two Section One: Student By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Code of Conduct for Extra-Curricular Activities (7:240-AP1). I understand that students who participate in any of the school's extra-curricular activities will be held to the rules in the Code of Conduct, and may be suspended from activities if they violate the rules. I understand that sanctions may be imposed, including suspension from the activity if I violate the Code of Conduct. In consideration for participating in the District’s extra-curricular program, I hereby release the School District and its Board members, employees and agents from any claims and damages arising from my participation in these activities. For Student Athletes: By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand Board policies Student Athlete Concussion and Head Injuries (7:245), Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries (7:245-AP) and Concussion Information Sheet (7:245-E1). STUDENT NAME
ID NUMBER
STUDENT SIGNATURE Section Two: Parent(s) and/or Guardian(s) Authorization I understand that names and pictures of my son/daughter, in the role of a participant in an extra-curricular activity, may appear in rosters, programs, and the media, including newspapers, television, radio and the Internet, and I agree to the release of the same as a condition of his/her participation in an extra-curricular activity in District 219. I also understand that I am responsible for the transportation of my son/daughter to and from the Niles Township School for practice and competition. The undersigned grants permission to the staff member in charge or their designated representative to authorize emergency treatment considered necessary by qualified medical personnel for the student whose name appears above. This authorization is for the school days and at school-sponsored events while the student is in attendance. It is understood that every effort will be made to contact the parents immediately when an emergency occurs. INSURANCE: I understand that my son/daughter is covered by the District's insurance for accidents that occur while participating in school sponsored and supervised activities, as well as travel to and from such events. I further understand that the District insurance does NOT cover my son/daughter for accidents that occur at other times. I understand that 24 hour accident coverage is available at an additional cost through the District approved insurance provider, and that the District recommends but does not require the purchase of this insurance. In both cases I understand that, in the event of an accident, I must first file a claim under my own insurance, as all school policies are secondary plans of coverage. (If I have no other insurance, these plans will provide primary coverage.) By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Code of Conduct for Extra-Curricular Activities. I understand that students who participate in any of the school's extra-curricular activities will be held to the rules in the Code of Conduct, and may be suspended from activities if they violate the rules. I will hold harmless the District, its employees, agents, or Board members, for any harm caused by my child’s participation in these activities. I have discussed the terms of the Code of Conduct with my child. I hereby request that my child be allowed to participate in the District’s extra-curricular activities. For Parents of Student Athletes: By signing below I consent to having the administration of an ImPACT Baseline Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test to my child every other year while a student athlete at Niles Township High Schools. I also understand that in the event my son/daughter sustains a concussion while participating in athletics, they may need to be tested postconcussion. There is no charge for testing. For Parents of Student Athletes: By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand Board policies Student Athlete Concussion and Head Injuries (7:245), Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries (7:245-AP) and Concussion Information Sheet (7:245-E1). PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: _____________________________________ SIGNATURE:
DATE: ______________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN EMAIL:
Niles Township High School District 219
Board Review:
October 24, 2011
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Students Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries Niles Township High School District 219 recognizes that concussions are one of the most commonly reported injuries in children and adolescents who participate in sports and recreational activities. A concussion is caused by a blow or motion to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. Continuing to play with a concussion or symptoms of a head injury leaves an athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury or even death. The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement a program to manage concussions and head injuries suffered by student athletes. The program shall: 1. Comply with the concussion protocols, policies, and by-laws of the Illinois High School Association, including its Protocol for NFHS Concussion Playing Rules and its Return to Play Policy. These specifically require that: a. In compliance with IHSA protocol, “anyA student athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) in a practice or game shall be immediately removed from participation or competition at that time. b. the contest andA student athlete who has been removed from an interscholastic contest for a possible concussion or head injury shallmay not return to playthat contest unlesstil cleared to do so by an physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a certified athletic trainerappropriate health care professional.” 2. c. If not cleared to return to that contest, a student athlete may not return to play or practice until the student athlete has provided his or her school with written clearance from a Only licensed health care providers (i.e., physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois andor a certified athletic trainers working in conjunction with a physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois.) can clear an athlete to return to play the day of a contest in which the athlete has been removed from the contest for a possible head injury. In cases when an athlete is not cleared to play the same day as he/she is removed from a contest following a possible head injury (i.e., concussion), the athlete shall not return to play or practice until the athlete is evaluated by and receives written clearance from a licensed health care provider to return to play. 2. Inform student athletes and their parents/guardians about this policy in the Niles Township High Schools Extra-Curricular Permit Card, 7:240-E1, or other written instrument that a student athlete and his or her parent/guardian must sign before the student is allowed to participate in a practice or interscholastic competition. 3. Provide coaches and student athletes and their parents/guardians with educational materials from the Illinois High School Association regarding the nature and risk of
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concussions and head injuries, including the risks inherent in continuing to play after a concussion or head injury. 4. Include a requirement for staff members to notify the parent/guardian of a student who exhibits symptoms consistent with that of a concussion. As required under the “Protecting Our Student Athletes Act”, Students and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must sign the Niles Township High Schools Extra-Curricular Permit Card, 7:240-E1, to acknowledge that they have read and understand this policy and the Concussion Information Sheet, 7:245-E1. If a student and his/her parent/guardian has already signed the ExtraCurricular Permit Card prior to adoption of this policy, they will be required to return a signed copy of the Concussion Information Sheet acknowledging that they have read and understand it. The District will follow all IHSA protocols and policies in regards to concussions. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-20.53 CROSS REF.:
4:170 (safety), 7:240-E1 (extra-curricular permit card), 7:300 (extracurricular athletics)
ADOPTED: October 24, 2011
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Students Administrative Procedure - Program for Managing Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries Definitions Concussion - A type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that alters the way the brain normally functions. A concussion can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. These injuries may or may not cause a loss of consciousness. See Concussion in Sports, www.cdc.gov/concussion/sports/index.html. This site contains excellent resources for the recognition, response, and prevention of concussions. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) website contains comprehensive resources that State law requires schools use to educate coaches, student athletes, and parents/guardians. These are available at: www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/ConcussionManagement/SchoolResources.aspx.
Student athlete - A student who has participated in one or more practices and/or interscholastic athletic contests in any sport offered by or under the auspices of a high school. This definition is from the IHSA’s by-laws, www.ihsa.org/AbouttheIHSA/ConstitutionBylawsPolicies.aspx. All Illinois school boards, even those that currently have no student athletes, are required to adopt a student athlete concussion and head injury policy that is in compliance with IHSA protocols, polices, and by-laws (105 ILCS 5/10-20.53, added by P.A. 97-204). This administrative procedure implements Board policy 7:245, Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries. Actor Superintendent or designee
Action Identify the staff members who are responsible for student athletes, including Building Principals, and require that they comply with IHSA concussion protocols, policies, and by-laws, including its Protocol for NFHS Concussion Playing Rules, and its Return to Play Policy. Available at: www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/ConcussionManagement/SchoolResources .aspx.
Hold the identified staff members responsible for implementing this procedure. Building Principals
Instruct coaches, trainers, and other staff members who are responsible for student athletes to review and abide by the IHSA protocols, polices, and bylaws regarding concussions and head injuries. Available at: www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/ConcussionManagement.aspx. Require that: 1. A student athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion (e.g., loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) in a practice or game is removed from participation or competition at that time. 2. A student athlete who has been removed from an interscholastic contest for a possible concussion or head injury is not allowed to return to that contest unless cleared to do so by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a certified athletic trainer. 3. If not cleared to return to that contest, a student athlete is not allowed to return to play or practice until the student athlete has provided his or her school with written clearance from a physician licensed to practice
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Actor
Action medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a certified athletic trainer working in conjunction with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois. Place all written information concerning an injury to a student athlete, including without limitation, a return-to-play clearance from a student’s physician or an athletic trainer, in the student’s school student record.
Building Principals, Athletic Directors, Coaches, and Trainers (and other staff members who are responsible for student athletes)
Inform student athletes and their parents/guardians about Board policy 7:245, Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries by referring to it in exhibit 7:240-E1, Extra-Curricular Permit Card, or other agreement, contract, code, or written instrument that a student athlete and his or her parent/guardian are required to sign before the student is allowed to participate in a practice or interscholastic competition. Inform student athletes and their parents/guardians about concussions and head injuries by: 1. Giving them a copy of exhibit 7:245-E1, Concussion Information Sheet at the time they sign exhibit 7:240-E1, Extra-Curricular Permit Card, or other agreement, contract, code, or written instrument that a student athlete and his or her parent/guardian are required to sign before the student is allowed to participate in a practice or interscholastic competition. 2. Use educational material provided by IHSA to educate student athletes and parents/guardians about the nature and risk of concussions and head injuries, including the risks inherent in continuing to play after a concussion or head injury. See www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/ConcussionManagement.aspx. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers free printed educational materials on concussions that can be ordered or downloaded and distributed to parents, students, and coaches. Available at: www.cdc.gov/concussion/.
Follow the IHSA concussion management guidelines. Available at: www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/ConcussionManagement.aspx. These guidelines, in summary, require that: 1. A student athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion (e.g., loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) in a practice or game shall be removed from participation or competition at that time. 2. A student athlete who has been removed from an interscholastic contest for a possible concussion or head injury may not return to that contest unless cleared to do so by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a certified athletic trainer. 3. If not cleared to return to that contest, a student athlete may not return to play or practice until the student athlete has provided his or her school with written clearance from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a certified athletic trainer working in conjunction with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois.
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Action Learn concussion symptoms and danger signs. Available at: www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/ConcussionManagement/Coaching Resources.aspx. Understand before the season begins how to respond if a student athlete exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion (e.g., loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) in a practice or game. Do not assess a head injury; instead, take the student athlete out of play and seek the advice of a health care professional. Inform the student athlete’s parent/guardian about a possible concussion and give the parent/guardian a fact sheet on concussion. Available at: www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/ConcussionManagement/ParentGu ardianResources.aspx.
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Community Relations Educational Policy Advisory Council (EPAC) General Statement of Purpose This Council is established by the Board of Education to provide involvement of certain key school groups in the development of educational policy. The Council, which serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Education in the development of educational policy, should feel free to express its conclusions to the Board of Education without any reservations. It must be emphasized, however, that in authorizing an Educational Policy Advisory Council, the Board in no way abdicates its responsibility to the people for the final decision in matters of educational policy and program. We hereby adopt the following as the Constitution of this Educational Policy Advisory Council. Aims and Objectives To act as an Advisory Council to the Board of Education on matters of educational policy development. A. To study and advise the Board on specific topics designated by the Board of Education. B. To pass on to the Board of Education, in written form, conclusions, advisory decisions, etc. C. To review the Student Behavior Code. D. To encourage policies that reflect the best interests of students and community. Membership The Council shall consist of members selected as follows: • • • •
parent representatives, 3 from each school, selected by the school PTSA; student representatives, 3 from each school, selected by the school government; teacher representative, 3 from each school, selected by the teacher's union; and 6 administrators from each school, selected by the superintendent., and
tThe Superintendent or designee serves as a non-voting representative and EPAC Chair. Meetings EPAC will meet twice per school year unless the Chair determines there is a need for additional meetings. The Board requests a plan to assure changeover of membership by limiting Council membership to no more than three (3) years for any representative except the Superintendent and Union President (if the latter serves as a teacher representative). When the PTSA is unable to provide a delegate, an exception may be made with EPAC's approval at its first meeting.
Niles Township High School District 219 ORIGINATED:
April 19, 1976
ADOPTED:
November 10, 1997
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Community Relations Administrative Procedures: Educational Policy Advisory Council Operating Procedures (EPAC) EPAC was established by the Board of Education to provide involvement of parents, students, teachers, administrators, in the development and review of Board policies. 1. EPAC shall be composed of 241 voting representatives as follows: • • • •
3 parents from each school, selected by PTSA. 3 students from each school, selected by the student government. 3 teachers from each school, selected by the Niles Township Federation of Teachers (NTFT). 61 administrators from each school (selected by the superintendent). and
tThe Ssuperintendent or designee serves as a non-voting representative. Alternates shall be designated as follows: • • • •
2 parent alternates from each school, selected by the PTSA. 2 student alternates from each school, selected by the student government. 2 teacher alternates from each school, selected by the NTFT. 41 administrator alternates from each school and an alternate for the superintendent.
Alternates may serve the Council on committees and shall serve in the absence of the representative. The recording secretary will take attendance to determine the presence of representatives. Each absent representative may be replaced by a designated alternate from that group and building. A quorum shall require no less than eleven (131) representatives or seated designated alternates. To ensure that a quorum is present, a sign-in sheet will be placed at the door for voting members and alternates to initialize. Guests will also be asked to sign-in. The terms of representatives shall be determined by each representative group, except that no member other than the superintendent and Union president may continue to serve as representative for more than three years. When the PTSA is unable to provide a delegate, an exception may be made with EPACthe Chair’s approval at its first meeting. 2. Each constituent group will select a member to serve as a rotating chairperson of the Council. The order of chairperson rotation will be parent, teacher, student, administratorThe Superintendent or designee will serve as EPAC chair. 3. During the conduct of any Council meeting members may propose items for placement on future agenda. Agenda items shall generally be directed toward the creation of policy or the modification of existing policy and procedures related to students.
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Each item on the agenda will be dated and identified by the person and/or group bringing the item to the agenda. Agenda items brought by a representative group will be addressed before items for individuals. Items brought by an individual will be given limited discussion time. Individual items will need group support to continue on the EPAC agenda. 4. A recording secretary will be responsible to take attendance, record the minutes of each meeting, prepare a draft of the agenda, and type and distribute these materials. Copies of agenda, minutes and other materials will be sent to all representatives and alternates. Copies of EPAC minutes shall be sent to the Board of Education. 5. Meetings will be conducted under a system whereby members are allowed to have open discussion through notifying the chair of a desire to speak and notifying the chair when member feels discussion has reached its end point. Consensus will be used unless a vote is called for by a member. 6. Effective 1996-97 EPAC shall meet at 7 p.mThe Chair will call the first meeting of the year. At the first meeting of theeach subsequent school year, the newly constituted EPAC shall set the meeting date and time for the second meeting of theat school year. There are two EPAC meetings per school year unless the Chair determines there is a need for additional meetings.The first meeting of each year shall be held at the time established the previous year. The meeting time for EPAC may vary from year to year and EPAC alone shall set its own meeting times through normal voting procedures. 7. EPAC will do much of its detail work and background study through subcommittees, which may be formed by vote of the Council or by action of the chairperson. EPAC should attempt to ensure that eEach committee so organized should includes at least one representative of each constituent group. Each member is expected to participate on one subcommittee each year. Subcommittees shall gather facts, opinions, information, organize data, and present recommendations. EPAC gives final approval to all subcommittee recommendations. 8. The product of EPAC will generally consist of a report and recommendations to the Board of Education. When such presentations are made it shall be the practice of EPAC to assign the same subcommittee that developed the background information for the Council to make the presentation to the Board. However, recommended changes to policy or administrative procedures must first be presented to the Board Policy Committee for review. All EPAC members are encouraged to attend Board meetings when EPAC recommendations are made. 9. All meetings of EPAC shall be considered open public meetings with visitors welcome. Participation in the meeting shall be limited to representatives or in their absence, a designated alternate, except that the chair may allow participation from visitors. Board Review: June 28, 2004
Office of the Superintendent Memorandum Date:
May 14, 2012
To:
Board of Education
From:
Dr. Nanciann Gatta
Subject:
Committee Assignments
After each Board election, the Board assigns its members to acting committees. We need a representative from the Board for the following committee assignments: −
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Committee Assignments ED-RED IASB Governing Board Representative Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning Board Committee Assignments Finance committee Chair Policy Committee Facility Committee EPAC Committee School Committees CSSI TCSI PDSI GCSI D219 Foundation
NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #219 FINANCIAL REPORT MARCH 31, 2012
FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. DEBT SERVICE TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA CAPITAL PROJECTS WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $95,005,332 $4,776,318 $5,188,151 $5,196,540 $2,025,041 $12,924,405 $23,683,316 $5,982,975 $2,272,375
YEAR TO DATE REVENUE $111,900,284 $12,321,876 $7,317,249 $4,088,570 $641,263 $162,998 $258,459 $3,598,569 $2,977,029
YEAR TO DATE EXPENDITURES ($72,885,332) ($13,647,164) ($5,807,461) ($2,652,158) ($2,540,640) ($1,134,891) $0 ($2,306,759) ($452,023)
ENDING FUND BALANCE $134,020,284 $3,451,030 $6,697,939 $6,632,952 $125,664 $11,952,512 $23,941,775 $7,274,785 $4,797,381
PURCHASE ORDERS OUTSTANDING $1,983,678 $2,644,112 $0 $1,690,584 $0 $514,785 $0 $977,689 $1,678,624
$157,054,453
$143,266,297
($101,426,428)
$198,894,322
$9,489,472
CASH & INVESTMENTS $131,529,520 $3,348,123 $6,628,092 $6,593,677 $119,911 $11,952,512 $23,899,323 $7,228,906 $4,764,519
OTHER ASSETS $2,546,273 $102,907 $69,847 $39,275 $5,753 $0 $42,452 $45,879 $32,862
LIABILITIES ($55,509) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
FUND BALANCE $134,020,284 $3,451,030 $6,697,939 $6,632,952 $125,664 $11,952,512 $23,941,775 $7,274,785 $4,797,381
$196,064,583
$2,885,248
($55,509)
$198,894,322
MONTH MONTH TO DATE TO DATE REVENUE EXPENDITURES $37,023,614 $7,280,154 $3,831,370 $1,156,249 $2,859,866 $0 $1,400,322 $681,174 ($12,694) $314,644 $12,774 $76,459 $20,089 $0 $1,410,850 $418,283 $1,138,686 $115,419
MONTH TO DATE POs CREATED $575,466 $242,350 $0 $4,785 $0 $15,322 $0 $14,792 $51,801
FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. DEBT SERVICE TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA CAPITAL PROJECTS WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS
FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. DEBT SERVICE TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA CAPITAL PROJECTS WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS
BUDGET FY 2012 (INCLUDES OPERATING TRANSFERS) REVENUE EXPENDITURES $121,800,796 $104,439,870 $12,810,707 $15,309,070 $9,700,603 $9,278,225 $4,943,123 $4,947,617 $128,706 $3,511,093 $1,109,451 $2,884,451 $419,695 $427,050 $3,769,403 $4,005,918 $3,301,631 $944,974 $157,984,115
$145,748,268
$47,684,877
$10,042,382
$904,516
NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219 REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND FUND BALANCES 7/1/2011 - 3/31/2012
$140,000,000 $130,000,000
BEG. FUND BALANCE
$120,000,000
YTD REVENUE
$110,000,000 $100,000,000 $90,000,000 $80,000,000 $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $0
YTD EXPENDITURES ENDING FUND BALANCE
NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #219 FINANCIAL REPORT APRIL 30, 2012
FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. DEBT SERVICE TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA CAPITAL PROJECTS WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $95,005,332 $4,776,318 $5,188,151 $5,196,540 $2,025,041 $12,924,405 $23,683,316 $5,982,975 $2,272,375
YEAR TO DATE REVENUE $115,071,079 $12,423,093 $7,397,293 $4,563,935 $889,123 $175,698 $278,340 $3,642,135 $3,012,094
YEAR TO DATE EXPENDITURES ($79,969,691) ($14,823,212) ($5,808,441) ($3,056,097) ($2,856,450) ($1,287,697) $0 ($2,627,926) ($477,806)
ENDING FUND BALANCE $130,106,720 $2,376,199 $6,777,003 $6,704,378 $57,714 $11,812,406 $23,961,656 $6,997,184 $4,806,663
PURCHASE ORDERS OUTSTANDING $2,012,553 $1,946,252 $0 $1,377,738 $0 $629,632 $0 $887,832 $1,678,552
$157,054,453
$147,452,790
($110,907,320)
$193,599,923
$8,532,559
CASH & INVESTMENTS $128,832,995 $2,273,292 $6,707,156 $6,665,103 $51,961 $11,812,406 $23,919,204 $6,951,305 $4,773,801
OTHER ASSETS $1,313,964 $102,907 $69,847 $39,275 $5,753 $0 $42,452 $45,879 $32,862
LIABILITIES ($40,239) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
FUND BALANCE $130,106,720 $2,376,199 $6,777,003 $6,704,378 $57,714 $11,812,406 $23,961,656 $6,997,184 $4,806,663
$191,987,223
$1,652,939
($40,239)
$193,599,923
MONTH MONTH TO DATE TO DATE REVENUE EXPENDITURES $3,420,795 $7,084,359 $101,217 $1,176,048 $80,044 $980 $475,366 $403,939 ($2,140) $315,810 $12,701 $152,806 $19,881 $0 $43,566 $321,167 $35,065 $25,783
MONTH TO DATE POs CREATED $982,363 $243,985 $980 $72,956 $0 $267,653 $0 $187,828 $25,711
FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. DEBT SERVICE TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA CAPITAL PROJECTS WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS
FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. DEBT SERVICE TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA CAPITAL PROJECTS WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS
BUDGET FY 2012 (INCLUDES OPERATING TRANSFERS) REVENUE EXPENDITURES $121,800,796 $104,439,870 $12,810,707 $15,309,070 $9,700,603 $9,278,225 $4,943,123 $4,947,617 $128,706 $3,511,093 $1,109,451 $2,884,451 $419,695 $427,050 $3,769,403 $4,005,918 $3,301,631 $944,974 $157,984,115
$145,748,268
$4,186,495
$9,480,892
$1,781,476
NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219 REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND FUND BALANCES 7/1/2011 - 4/30/2012
$140,000,000 $130,000,000
BEG. FUND BALANCE
$120,000,000
YTD REVENUE
$110,000,000 $100,000,000 $90,000,000 $80,000,000 $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $0
YTD EXPENDITURES ENDING FUND BALANCE
