School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Monday, October 15, 2007
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 6:39 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sheri Doniger, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Gault Smith, Eileen Valfer.
II. Executive Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GAULT SMITH to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to student discipline, negotiations, litigation, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:39 p.m. At 7:40 p.m. it was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
III. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda A personnel handout was added to the consent agenda. V. Superstar Awards Students recognized from West were Ana Alvarez for Academics, Christopher Wright for Athletics, and Melissa Estrada for Community Spirit. North students recognized were Mohammed Siddiqui for Athletics and Katerina Grigoropoulos for Community Spirit. VI. Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) No one asked to speak.
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VII. Student Representative Comments Karina Mendez Keil reviewed homecoming events. She said they are working with North to determine a charity for Dance Marathon. The breakfast with the Board will be November 7. Anum Amjad said Tony award winner William Finn is working with the “Falsettoland” cast. For students not taking PLAN/PSAE tests, they will be offered TREK classes which allow students to connect with teachers in different ways.
VIII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. IX. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by GAULT SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: −
Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $8,461,974.33.
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Personnel Approve the following support staff upgrade effective 10/16/07:
NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Les, John
From: Maintenance Mechanic II/Buildings & Grounds West, M2‐Step 4 To: Maintenance Mechanic III/Buildings & Grounds West, M3‐Step 4
Approve the following stipend positions for the 2007‐2008 school year: SCHOOL Niles North Niles North Niles North Niles West Niles West Niles West Niles West Niles West Niles West
POSITION Boys Volleyball Assistant Baseball Assistant Coach Science Olympiad Assistant Football Assistant Coach International Relations Council Scholastic Bowl Head Coach Scholastic Bowl Assistant Science Olympiad Assistant Science Olympiad Assistant
NAME Koch, Amy *Lezon, Justin Boll, Michael Leaks, Michael Glaubke, Margaret (.5) Gerambia, Lia (.5) Gerambia, Lia (.5) Hawker, Christopher (.5) Lim, Susie (.5)
*Indicates not a District 219 employee
Approve the leave of absence for the following support staff:
NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Richards, Heidi
Clerk B – Main Office – West Continued Education – Unpaid (60%)
TYPE OF LEAVE
EFFECTIVE DATE
September 24, 2007 – on or about October 31, 2007
Uphold the disciplinary action on Case 2008‐01 of suspension without pay for one day – September 25, 2007.
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Approve the following staff for Explore Test 2007 for North and West:
NILES WEST Test Coordinator: Ann Alegnani SUPERVISORS Bills, Happi Cheng, Sanlida Conklin, Patricia Conroy, Michael Fliman, Jessica Foerch, Pamela Foerch, Steven Forman, Alexa Gerambia, Lia Gray, Nathan Grunst, Marie Hoffmann, Susan Kantor, Dana Metoyer, Stacy O’Brien, Robert Reinholz, David Serafini, Anthony Shaoul, David Shattock, Carrie Tuecke, Rebecca Yoo, Judy
PROCTORS Argyropoulos, Thalia Berg Margaret Caruso, Stephanie Costante, Richard Drachenberg, Barbara Feldman, Diane Ference, Patricia Garvey, Jacqueline Gonzales, Carlotta Hastings, Loretta Jovcic, Gordana Kim, Gloria *Kruckmeyer, Ann Liardakis, Nikki Sikorski, Margaret Sullivan, Margaret Wheatman, Judy Williams, Angela
NILES NORTH Test Coordinator: Nora Nabors SUPERVISORS *Bialecki, Alex Bramley, Scott *DeCamp, Danielle Erickson, Christine *Hillmann, Kristine Ingraham, Heather Nelson, Mitchell Orloske, Tanya Poznansky, Alan Pratt, Charles Wick, Karin
PROCTORS Bartlett, Charlene Brickman, Alan Brines, Christine Erickson, Judith Kim, Linda Kreusch, Debra O’Connor, Robin Rashkow, Donna Tortorice, Virginia Volocyk, Laurie
* Indicates not District 219 employee Approve employment of the following part‐time/temporary help effective 10/16/07: NAME Ades, Kyriaki Asif, Aqsa Bonk, Barbara Chang, Hae Sun David, Angeline Friedrich, Scott Giuntoli, Rebecca Isaias, Nyatt Jang, Han Byeol Kao, Wayne Maitland, Daniel Mendez, Mark Moon, Daniel Moy, Jaclyn Nakic, David Nipas, Maria Ramahi, Jasmine Scherwinski, Kelly Sotelo, Celeste Suhihara, Michael Topolinski, Catherine Toy, Robyn
POSITION/LOCATION Science Lab Assistant – West IRC Monitor – West Security Monitor ‐ North Science Lab Assistant ‐ West IRC Monitor ‐ West Theater Assistant ‐ West Science Lab Assistant – West Volleyball Scorer – North Volleyball Scorer – North Volleyball Scorer – North Athletic Photographer – North Security Monitor ‐ North Volleyball Scorer – North Science Lab Assistant ‐ West Science Lab Assistant – West IRC Monitor – West Science Lab Assistant – West AV Intern – West Volleyball Scorer – North Volleyball Scorer – North IRC Monitor – West Life Guarding – North
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RATE $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $15.00/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $15.00/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $8.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr. $7.50/Hr.
Approve Christine Ganjani and Christine Kastrinakis as clerical substitutes for the 2007‐2008 school year.
Approve the following as teacher substitutes for the 2007‐2008 school year: Dini, Ellen McEnery, Elizabeth
Poznansky, Steven Rashedi, Hassan
Youakim, Claudia Zelski, Thomas
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Minutes of 9/17/07 meeting, open and closed sessions.
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2007‐08 Application for Recognition of Schools ‐Niles North, Niles West and OCLC.
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Student Trips o For 18 North Adventure Ed students to attend camp/climb field trip in Baraboo, Wisconsin, November 10‐11, 2007 at a cost to the District of $210. o For 30 West students to attend the Illinois Theatre Festival in Bloomington/ Normal on January 10‐12, 2008 at a cost to the District of $2,269. o For North/West music students to attend the IMEA All‐State Music Festival in Peoria on January 30‐February 2, 2008 at a cost to the District of $4,561. o For 12 North/West Spanish Club students to attend a trip to Costa Rica on June 16‐ 24, 2008 at no cost to the District. o For 15 North/West French students to take a trip to France, June 16‐25, 2008, at no cost to the District.
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Textbook Adoptions for the 07‐08 school year at no cost to the District.
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Budget Transfer of $40,000 to the appropriate Operations and Maintenance Fund expenditure accounts from the contingency account.
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Working Cash Fund Loan of $10,000,000 to the Educational Fund to be repaid upon future Educational Fund property tax collections.
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Purchases o Waddell Legacy Display Cases–North & West ‐ Accept the bid of $9,936 from Frank Cooney Co. for the purchase and installation of 12 cases. o Athletic Lockers – Accept the bid of $20,876 from Larson Equipment and Furniture Co. for the purchase and installation of 25 one tier lockers and 37 four‐tier lockers at North. o Red Ball Diamond Aggregate Soil ‐ North and West – Accept the bid of $53.07 per ton for the purchase of approximately 546 tons of soil at an estimated total cost of $28,976.22 from Bryan Rock Products, Inc.
X. Superintendent’s Report Neil Codell spoke of the Gala Celebration recognizing the District’s fine arts program and how wonderful it was that the schools worked so well together on this event. He said District 219 will be presenting at the NSBA Tech Conference later this week. He spoke of the October 1 Town Hall preparation meeting which was held by village officials, township elementary school and township outreach program representatives. Mr. Codell spoke of the recent state mandated ‘moment of silence.’ He said Niles Township will abide by this ruling but feels the state has much bigger issues to deal with. −
Principals’ Report Kaine Osburn said the homecoming events were a huge success. He said teachers are making videos of why they love Niles West which is part of the Respect program. Page 4 of 7
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Bob Freeman said homecoming week is in progress. The synthetic turf field is the envy of all other schools. He congratulated the students who performed at the gala and the time they committed to this event on top of their upcoming concert performances.
XI. Board Members’ Comments Jeffrey Greenspan said the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts is committed to the arts for young children to adults. They have adopted a resolution for District 219 receiving the Kennedy Center award. Bob Silverman said the gala was very special and it was wonderful to see representatives from all the villages. Jan Schakowsky presented a resolution to the District. Having the guest artists visits provides a wonderful opportunity for our students.
XII. Board Committee Reports A Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for October 19. A Facility Committee meeting is scheduled for October 29.
XIII. Business Debt Certificate Sale Ray Coyne addressed the Board and spoke of the District taking advantage of current opportunities to fund capital projects through restructuring of debt, which will not affect the tax rate. This sale will extend the current debt out for more years and provide money to fund additional projects. The next step is to hold a hearing at a future meeting, which will be followed by the bonds being issued. Jeff Greenspan said this is similar to what we did with the performance contracting. Bob Silverman commended the Board for doing this as energy costs are up, and we are saving money in this area. It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to approve the resolution authorizing and providing for an Installment Purchase Agreement for purpose of paying the cost of purchasing real or personal property, both, in and for Niles Township High School District 219, Cook County, Illinois and authorizing and providing for the issue of $10.5 million Debt Certificates, Series 2007, of said school District evidencing the right to payment under such Agreement prescribing the details of the Agreement and Certificates, and providing for the security for and means of payment under the Agreement of the Certificates. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. PSAE Report and School Report Card Dale Vogler said that Reading was reintroduced to the PSAE test this past year. The state goal is 55% this year which District 219 met, but our numbers are low and this is being investigated. AYP was not met in Reading at West, which will require us to complete a state report, but not be required to be in a restructuring position. Next years goal is 62.5% Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 15, 2007
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A discussion took place of offering sessions to students who do poorly on the PLAN test. Dale Vogler advised that the IACT is given to sophomores in April to identify where students may need help. Pete Marcelo said he and Nanciann Gatta are researching ISAT scores from elementary schools to identify areas our future students may have difficulties. Dale Vogler said the state Report Card will be delivered Friday to Board members with approval at the next Board meeting. Intergovernmental Agreement with District 68 It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between Niles Township High School District 219 and District 68 for the provision of school buses and school bus drivers. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
XIV. Old Business There was no old business. XV. New Business There was no new business. XVI. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. XVII. Correspondence and FOIA Requests There was no correspondence or FOIA requests. XVIII. Information Items − September 2007 Financial Report XIX. Adjournment It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Gault Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. _________________________________
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President
Secretary
Minutes approved November 5, 2007.
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