School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting, Monday, January 14, 2003
The meeting was held in the Board Room of the District Office Building, 7700 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois. I.
Call to Order and Roll Call Board President Robert Silverman called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M. Board members present at Roll Call: Sam Borek, Leon Finkel, Jeffrey Greenspan, Robert Silverman, Lynda Gault Smith, Sharon Deemar Szachowicz.
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Executive Session It was moved by FINKEL and seconded by BOREK to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to student discipline, negotiations and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman, Gault Smith, Deemar Szachowicz. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 7:10 P.M. At 7:45 P.M. it was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by FINKEL to return to open session of the Regular Board Meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman, Gault Smith, Deemar Szachowicz. The motion carried.
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Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:46 P.M. The pledge was recited.
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Changes / Additions to the Agenda Mr. Silverman stated that added to the consent agenda was Dale Vogler’s contract, a personnel handout and construction bid report.
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Audience to Visitors Raymond Solal, 8912 Mansfield, Morton Grove addressed the Board and gave them a gift of a bottle of olive oil to represent good relations between the Board and the community. He asked that the Board revise their agreement on the consent agenda.
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Student Representative Comments Jenny McGowen of Niles North reported to the Board that the theater department performed Hamlet at Steppenwolf last night. A food drive raised over 1,000 cans for the food pantry. A winter dance party was held before winter break and it was well attended. They are working on plans for the turnabout dance scheduled for February 22.
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Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak.
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Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by BOREK and seconded by GAULT SMITH to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman, Gault Smith, Deemar Szachowicz. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $6,269,336.72. − Minutes of 12/16/02 Regular Meeting, Public and Closed Sessions − Purchases / Payments to Contractors •
Purchase of one 2003 Ford Focus LX Premium Sedan from Highland Park Ford in the amount of $11,905.
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Payment #16 to IHC Group for Material Procurement Services in the amount of $36,635.03.
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Payment #15 to IHC Group for Contract Order Delivery Services in the amount of $73,890.61.
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Payment #12 to Alliance Glass & Metal Inc. for Trade Package 8a-nw for Glass & Aluminum at North and West in the amount of $61,064.75.
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Payment #9 to International Decorators Inc. for Trade Package 9a-n for EIFS, Metal Studs, Drywall, Plaster & Paint at North in the amount of $12,177.00.
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Payment #7 to Central Ceiling Systems, Inc. for Trade Package 9b-nw for Suspended Ceiling, Acoustical Wall Panels at North and West in the amount of $33,564.38.
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Payment #6 to Libertyville Tile & Carpet for Trade Package 9c-n for Finish Flooring at North & West in the amount of $26,361.00.
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Payment #1 to Larson Equipment & Furniture Company for Trade Package 10a-nw for Lockers at Niles North and West in the amount of $123,985.66.
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Payment #1 to M. J. Fisher Company for Trade Package 12b-nw for Plastic Laminate Casework at Niles North and West in the amount of $135,247.05. Page 2 of 10
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Payment #11 to DeFranco Plumbing, Inc. for Trade Package 15d-nw for Plumbing at North and West in the amount of $39,337.20.
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Payment #4 to ACM Elevator Company for Trade Package 14a-nw for Elevators for Niles North and West in the amount of $30,517.20.
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Payment #11 to G.F. Connelly Mechanical for Trade Package 15c-w for HVAC at Niles West in the amount of $13,719.14.
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Payment #10 to Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating for Trade Package 15e-nw for Fire Protection at Niles North and West in the amount of $15,985.93.
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Payment #12 to Argo Electric Inc. for Trade Package 16b-nw for Building Electrical at Niles West in the amount of $8,867.80.
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Payment #5 to Glenbrook Excavating for Trade Package 2b-nw for Site Utilities at Niles North and West in the amount of $24,114.47.
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Payment #9 to Pora Construction Company for Trade Package 6e-nw for General Trades at North and West in the amount of $16,297.54.
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Payment #8 to DeFranco Plumbing Company for Trade Package 15g-nw for Plumbing at Niles North and West in the amount of $7,595.95.
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Payment #7 to The Pickus Companies for Trade Package 2c-nw for Site Demolition, Utilities, Concrete & Grading at North and West in the amount of $8,874.00.
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Payment #6 to The Pickus Companies for Trade Package 2e-nw for Building Excavation & Site Grading – North and West in the amount of $107,550.00.
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Payment #2 to Corona Construction Companies for Trade Package 3d-nw for Building Concrete at Niles North and West in the amount of $68,498.10.
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Payment #3 to S.G. Krauss Company for Trade Package 5c-nw for Plumbing – North and West in the amount of $17,390.70.
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Change order #5 for a deduct of ($960.19) with Esche & Lee, Inc. and to revise their contract amount from $1,425,867.85 to $1,424,907.66.
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Change orders #4 for $4,413.48 and #5 for a deduct of ($25,000.00) with Hargrave Builders, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $982,064.48 to $961,477.96.
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Change orders #9 for $6,681.68, #10 for $8,011.12 and #11 for $2,929.83 with International Decorators, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $459,786.58 to $477,409.21.
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Change order #5 for $4,519.38 with Longshore/Daly, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $198,135.09 to $202,654.47.
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Change orders #4 for a deduct of -$868.40, #5 for $13,038.36, #6 for $6,438.43, #7 for 3,559.84 and #8 for $8,344.28 with G.F. Connelly Mechanical Contractors, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $1,235,369.15 to $1,265,881.66.
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Change orders #6 for a deduct of ($3,224.52), #7 for $1,884.92 and #8 for $3,325.40 with DeFranco Plumbing, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $ 1,995,011.36 to $1,996,997.16.
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Change order #7 for $1,438.00 with DeFranco Plumbing, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $810,184.94 to $811,622.94.
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Change orders #3 for $243,871.20 and #4 for $8,344.60 with Pickus Construction Companies and to revise their contract amount from $1,532,160.66 to $1,784,376.46.
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Change order #2 for a deduct of ($20,498.00) with Libertyville Tile and Carpet, LTD and to revise their contract amount from $356,291.00 to $335,793.00.
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Change order #1 for $20,498.00 with Libertyville Tile and Carpet, LTD and to revise their contract amount from $902,443.00 to $922,941.00.
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Change order #15 for $95,961.31 with Argo Electric, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $2,427,494.99 to $2,523,456.30.
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Change order #1 for $10,972.50 with MacDonald Construction Services, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $1,114,817.00 to $1,125,789.50.
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Change orders #1 for $31,286.68 and #2 for 85,506.00 with Corona Construction Company, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $446,884.00 to $563,676.68.
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Change order #1 for a deduct of ($2,087.14) with Carroll Seating Company, Incorporated and to revise their contract amount from $342,645.00 to $340,557.86.
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Approve the Niles West Principal contract agreement with Dale Vogler.
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Approve the retirement/resignation request of Mr. Thomas Moore, Benefits and Transportation Coordinator, effective December 31, 2004.
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Approve the employment of the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
EFFECTIVE DATE
Troop, Michael
Teacher Assistant - Special Education, 186 Days, C4, Step 1 Clerk Typist A - Social Studies North - 188 Days, C3, Step 2 Microcomputer Lab Assistant, North, 189 Days, C4, Step 6
1.0
January 16, 2003
1.0
January 21, 2003
1.0
February 3, 2003
Kreusch, Debra Louie, Edwin
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Approve hiring of the following part-time support staff effective 1/13/03: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Ciocani, Florin Doubinskaia, Svetlana
Romanian Tutor - North - 186 Days - C3, Step 1 Russian Tutor - North - 186 Days - C3, Step 1
Approve employment of the following student workers effective 1/15/03: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Cutlip, Lauren Galinsky, Jerry
Theatre Assistant - West Science Lab Assistant - West
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HOURLY RATE
$6.50 $6.00
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Approve hiring of the following certified staff for the remainder of the 20022003 school year effective 1/27/03: NAME
POSITION
FTE
Valentine, Kevin Papaioannou, Vasilios
Art - North - MA, Step 1 Physical Education - North - BA+15, Step 1
.25 .40
Approve the leave of absence for the following certified staff for the 20032004 school year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
TYPE OF LEAVE
Wick, Karin
Health Teacher - North
1.0
Without Pay
Approve hiring the following substitute teachers for the 2002-03 school year: NAME
NAME
NAME
Bedell, Brendon Ceisel, Daniel Curry, Richard Longbons, Matthew
Mirza, Sam Rand, Carol Reynolds, Nicole Roche, Andrew
Rosen, Eric Seim, John Smiles, Sander Solovy, Aileen Sporleder, Sherri
Approve Roberta Rohatsch as a clerical substitute for the 2002-2003 school year:
− Credit for Academic Assistant Program − Student Trip For 22 West Jazz Band members to attend Eastern Illinois University Jazz Festival in Charleston, Illinois February 8-9, 2003 at no cost to the District. − Policy Changes – 2nd Reading • 4:110 Transportation • 6:235 Access to Computers − Memorandum of Understanding between Niles Township District 219 and the Niles Township Federation of Teachers − Request for Facility Use – MWRDGC Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Niles North in May or June 2003. − Aramark Educational Services, Inc. − School Waste Reduction Grant purchase of special refuse receptacles for Niles West. − Donation of Grand Piano to Niles North High School by Mylinda LaPaglia. − Fleet Fueling Services – Wright Express. − Accept the lowest, responsible Net Base Bid from Kil-Bar Electric Company for Bid Release 3D, Electrical Work at Niles North in the amount of $2,628,153.00. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of January 14, 2003
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Superintendent’s Report Mr. Codell thanked Robert Silverman for his ten years of service as a board member and thanked him for his support of students of the District. Mr. Codell congratulated Howard Dane, as it is his birthday today. Mr. Codell reported that bus transportation service is running much better and should come in under budget for the school year. The food and custodial services are going well. The move to the new wings took place over winter break and he thanked the IS department for their hard work in getting this ready. The first meeting of Financial Advisory Committee went very well and subcommittee work will begin at tomorrow’s meeting to have their final decision to the Board on January 27th. There are 40 people on this committee representing all four township communities. − Principals’ Comments Brad Swanson said that much preparation went into the move into the new wing. The locker move was made easy for the students by the security staff. There now is concern with passing time due to Halls A & B being closed. They are currently looking at ways to address this issue. A workshop was held by the School Improvement Team with juniors of all levels of American Literature reviewing the book, Beloved. It was a success and they are planning on doing this with the sophomore class. Ten classes have put study guides on cable and the IPT. The production of “Hamlet” at Steppenwolf Theatre was a fundraiser for the student trip to Scotland this summer. Roger Stein reported that the move took place in the third floor of the new wing. You Made a Difference breakfasts are scheduled for ESL students and Advanced Algebra & Trig students that collected money for the homeless shelter. Five students received a Midwest Voices Creative Writing award. They are currently working on the Homework Center to increase attendance.
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Board Members’ Comments Mr. Finkel said he attended last night’s “Hamlet” performance and saw the passion of the theater parents to allow this event happen. Mr. Silverman said he too attended “Hamlet” and it was spectacular. He also toured North’s 3-story addition last week and noted that the building is very impressive. Mr. Greenspan said he attended the college financial program and found the hallway to be very nice and colorful.
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Board Committee and Other Reports Lynda Gault Smith said the work on the NTDSE policy manual is ongoing. Page 6 of 10
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Business Building Update Chuck Polich reported that final work is being done on the 3-story classroom additions at both buildings. Steel is going up in the fine arts work in both buildings. There are some problems with the site work at West due to soil issues that will require an unanticipated additional $100,000 of expense. The A & B halls at North are scheduled for completion in May. The mechanical bid for the final portion of Phase C work will be going out Friday and approval of the board will be in about 3½ weeks. On March 15 the West pool will be shut down for deepening and filtration and lighting improvements. It is scheduled to be reopened in the fall. Stormwater retention work is scheduled for completion in March at both buildings. Work on North’s C & D halls will begin in May. Gerry Yeggy said he is confident the construction project will come in under budget. Sam Borek thanked IHC and Chuck Polich for his extra effort and concern throughout the construction project and said without this approach we would not be under budget. It was noted that an ADA compliance survey is still be completed on the grandstands. Once this is complete Legat will present the final ADA Report to the Board.
Special Education Report Amy Kruppe reviewed this report with the Board. She said that the extended school year is mandated by a student’s IEP. There were 125 students who qualified for this program last summer. One avenue for this is having students attend OCLC and West and North students held classes at the temple last summer. The District offers credit to students for taking these courses, but we are not mandated by the state to give credit. Amy Kruppe said that the expenses for summer school were revised to include IEP expenses for those students who did not have these completed during the school year. There were 55 students who required evaluations over the summer last year.
NTDSE Budget Presentation Amy Kruppe presented a detailed budget presentation showing where revenues and expenditures came from for special education. It was noted that this is the first year that the budget is being managed by NTDSE as it was done by District 74 in the past. The Board members thanked Amy for
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providing this information to the Board. It was noted that the cuts in the special education program will have to be considered.
Referendum Construction Project – Village of Skokie Fire Department Requirement Mr. Silverman questioned why this was falling under the construction project. It was explained that this is only for the two new wings at each school. These boxes are already placed in our existing buildings. It was moved by BOREK and seconded by FINKEL to authorize the Board President to execute the indemnification agreement and covenant not to sue with the Village of Skokie for the purpose of acquiring Knox Boxes for four District buildings at a cost not to exceed $1,100. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman, Gault Smith, Deemar Szachowicz. The motion carried.
2003-04 School Calendar Mr. Codell said that the school calendar has included a day off between semesters. The NTFT has suggested using that day as a Teacher Institute Day. A discussion took place on holidays for second semester and it was agreed that Presidents’ Day is more widely celebrated than Casimir Pulaski Day. It was moved by DEEMAR SZACHOWICZ and seconded by GAULT SMITH to approve the presented calendar for the 2003-04 school year with the elimination of Casimir Pulaski Day as a school holiday and adding Presidents’ Day as a holiday. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Borek, Finkel, Silverman, Gault Smith, Deemar Szachowicz. Voting Nay: Greenspan. The motion carried. Mr. Greenspan said he is voting against this calendar for the same reasons he has voted no in years past. The approved school calendar for 2003-2004 is as follows: Thursday, September 4 Teacher Institute Day Friday, September 5 Teacher Institute Day Monday, September 8 First Day of School Monday, October 6 No School Wednesday, October 29 Late Start Page 8 of 10
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Thursday, October 30 Thursday, November 27 Friday, November 28 Monday, December 22 Friday, January 2 Monday, January 19 Friday, January 30 Monday, February 16 Monday, March 22 Friday, March 26 Friday, April 9 Monday, May 31 Monday, June 11 Monday, June 18
Late Start Thanksgiving – No School Day after Thanksgiving – No School First day of Winter Break Last day of Winter Break Martin Luther King Day – No School Teacher Institute Day – No School Presidents’ Day – No School First day of Spring Break Last day of Spring Break No School Memorial Day – No School Last day of School (if no emergency days used) Last day of School (less 5 days if no emergency days used) Summer School Begins Last Day of Summer School
Monday, June 21 Friday, July 30
Policy Changes – 1st Reading There were no comments made regarding first reading of these policy changes.
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Old Business There was no old business discussed.
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New Business There was no new business discussed.
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Audience to Visitors (on items related to district business) Raymond Solal addressed the Board saying he believes there is obstruction of releasing information to him. He said he requested information in writing and has never received it.
Mr. Borek left the meeting at 9:56 P.M. XVI.
Correspondence and FOIA Requests There was no correspondence or FOIA requests.
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XVII. Information Items −
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New Course Evaluation Intro to Social Studies World War II Fine Arts courses Name Change of Great American Writers Course
XVIII. Adjournment It was moved by FINKEL and seconded by GREENSPAN to recess into closed
session to discuss matters relating to litigation, negotiation, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees with possible action to be taken and to adjourn there from. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Finkel, Greenspan, Silverman, Gault Smith, Deemar Szachowicz. The motion carried. The Board returned to closed session at 9:59 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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MINUTES APPROVED JANUARY 27, 2003.
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