School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Monday, April 28, 2009
The meeting was held in the Board Room of the District Office located at 7700 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois. I. Call to Order and Roll Call Board President Robert Silverman called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Sheri Doniger, Carlton Evans, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith, Eileen Valfer. II. Executive Session It was moved by EVANS and seconded by VALFER to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to student discipline, negotiations and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board recessed to closed session at 6:30 p.m. At 8:23 p.m. it was moved by DONIGER and seconded by EVANS to return to open session. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. III. Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 823 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda Added to the consent agenda was a personnel handout. Removed from the consent agenda were two personnel items. V. Audience to Visitors Cris Pazmino – 9151 Kostner, Skokie and Niles North student spoke of wanting to have Matt Hampton return as head wrestling coach. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 28, 2009
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Danny Khouri , 7856 Karlov, Skokie and Niles North student spoke of wanting to have Matt Hampton return as head wrestling coach. Mark Reyna, 8529 Springfield, Skokie and Niles North alumnus said he thinks Matt Hampton is a great man, great coach and great teacher. Mark Khouri, 7856 Karlov, Skokie and Niles North alumnus spoke of attending wresting practices this year and his concern that the team is not as good as it was under Matt Hampton. Anthony Khouri, 7856 Karlov, Skokie spoke in support of Matt Hampton and said the program is not as good as it was under Mr. Hampton as coach. Shaun Napatal, 9452 Lowell, Skokie said he put together the Chicago High School Classic. He thanked the board for their support of this program and said how proud he was to have it at his alma mater. Jeff Greenspan thanked the students for speaking of their support of Matt Hampton. He expressed his support of Matt Hampton. He said he has served his one year suspension and for him to come back would be great for the students and the wrestling program. VI. .Student Representative Comments Joe Zajcew said Rock for Charity was a success. They are having a fundraiser with old photos being replaced. Amy Amin said the dodgeball event raised over $700. They are currently planning the senior send off. VII. Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak. VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $9,346,848.76. − Personnel Approve employment of Jamie Krzeminski as Director of Mathematics – North and West, 205 days at an annual salary of $110,000 effective August 10, 2009.
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Approve employment of the following certified staff for the 2009‐10 school year effective August 24, 2009: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Belkind, Edith Genovesi, Anthony Hare, Michael Klenetsky, Jody Naro, Catherine Olson, Glenn
Foreign Language – North, MA+60‐Step 10 Special Education – Niles Central, MA‐Step 5 Special Education – Niles Central, MA‐Step 1 Special Education – North, MA‐Step 2 English Language Learners – West, MA+15‐Step 20 Academic Achievement Center (.6) & Physical Welfare (.4) – North, MA‐Step 8 Psychologist – North, MA+45‐Step 7 Foreign Language – North & West, MA‐Step 1
Powell, Kerry Qian, Yan
FTE
Approve the employment of the following part‐time/temporary Textbook Center Assistants for summer 2009 effective June 5, 2009: NILES WEST NILES NORTH NAME RATE NAME RATE Ahmed, Samar Arnold, Elizabeth $7.75/Hr. $12.00/Hr. Baig, Rimsha Chan, Yilan $7.75/Hr. $12.00/Hr. Block, Jason Ference, John $7.75/Hr. $12.00/Hr. Chiu, Rita Ference, Carl $7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr. Choute, Christine $12.00/Hr. Lenhardt, Christopher $12.00/Hr. Choute, Maridsa Lim, Linda $7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr. DiMaano, Prajapati, Unnati $7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr. Jennifer Ghani, Hiba Rafiq, Talha $7.75/Hr. $12.00/Hr. Gilbert, Rubin, David $7.75/Hr. $12.00/Hr. Alexandra Khine, Thidar $7.75/Hr. Lee, Alyssa $12.00/Hr. Miller, Harris $7.75/Hr. Ng, Victoria $7.75/Hr. Nipas, Carmela $12.00/Hr. Piri, Parisa $7.75/Hr. Shah, Reena $7.75/Hr.
Approve the employment of the following interns for the 2009‐2010 school year effective August 24, 2009: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
SALARY
Berman, Brittany Lehman, Bronwyn Lindsay, Mara Norton, Margaret Rankin, Joanna Wineberg, Melissa
Social Work Intern – Niles West Psychology Intern – Niles West Social Work Intern – Niles Central Psychology Intern – Niles North Psychology Intern – Niles North Psychology Intern – Niles West
$9,000/Yr. $16,00/Yr $9,000/Yr. $16,000/Yr. $16,000/Yr. $16,000/Yr.
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Approve employment of the following part‐time/temporary staff effective April 29, 2009: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
RATE
Albaum, Melanie Shoptz, Sephra
Information Resource Center – West Information Resource Center – West
$7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr.
Accept the resignation of administrator Paula Miller, Assistant Principal for Pupil Personnel Services – West, effective June 30, 2009.
Approve the retirement of support staff Carlotta Gonzales, Executive Secretary, Physical Welfare – West, effective July 31, 2011.
Approve the change in retirement for support staff Jacqueline O’Donnell, Personnel Coordinator – District, from June 2010 (Board approved on 9/18/06) to June 30, 2009
Approve the Family Care Unpaid leave of absence for the following certified staff for the 2009‐2010 school year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Barker, Kimberly Bordenet, Patricia Goldberg, Amy Fabbri, Kristin Heintzelman, Carmela
English – West Social Studies – North Science – North Special Education – North Foreign Language – West
LEAVE FTE
.4 .2 1.0 1.0 .4
Approve a Continued Education Unpaid leave of absence for support staff Victoria Schaeffer, Science Lab Assistant‐ North 5/28/09 to 6/10/09.
Approve the following stipend position(s) for the 2009‐2010 school year:
NAME
SCHOOL
POSITION
Olson, Glenn Baum, Scott Genovesi, Anthony
Niles North Niles West Niles West
Boys Head Basketball Coach Head Football Coach Head Wresting Coach
Approve the following disciplinary action: CASE#
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
2009‐14 2009‐15
Suspension without Pay – One (1) Day 4/29/09 Suspension without Pay – One (1) Day 4/30/09
Approve the Resolution to release support staff employees.
Approve the Resolution to release administrative personnel.
Accept the Resignation Agreements and General Release of non‐certified staff.
Approve the staffing recommendations for the 2009‐2010 school year to authorize 399 certified FTE to staff the general and special education programs at Niles North, Niles West and Niles Central.
− Minutes of 3/16/09 and 3/30/09 meetings, open and closed sessions.
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− Student Trip for Niles North and Niles West CDE/DECA students to attend the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California on April 29 – May 3, 2009 at a cost to the District of $9,826.40. − Resolution for Designating Interest Earnings for Fiscal Year 2009‐2010 − Bid Acceptance: Various Trade Packages for summer 2009 capital projects. − Bid Acceptance: Exterior Electrostatic Painting at District to P&L Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $23,700. − Contract Extensions with R&G Consultants to process Medicaid claims. − Private Music Instruction Rate Increase for 25 minute lessons at an hourly rate of $20.50 for 2009‐10, $21.00 for 2010‐11; $21.50 for 2011‐12; $22.00 for 2012‐13; and $22.50 for 2013‐14. − Student Discipline for Case #2009‐11 to expel student through February 3, 2010 and provide schooling and transportation during expulsion period. IX. Superintendent’s Report Dr. Gatta congratulated Jamie Krezminski who was approved this evening as the new Director of Mathematics. She said we have more we want to do to further our commitment to math for the students in our district. Dr. Gatta spoke of the May 4 and 5 board meetings to work on long range goals and plans, the SFAC meeting to discuss student fees for the upcoming year, and the agreement to eliminate 14 positions for future savings. She also spoke of the Niles Township Youth Coalition Town Hall meeting and how beneficial this was; it can be viewed on IPTV. −
Principals’ Report Mr. Freeman said PSAE tests were completed. He updated the board on upcoming fine art events. He also spoke of awards received by students and teachers. Mr. Osburn said College Night was a huge success. Testing went very well; this years class had 100 more juniors than last year. He spoke of awards won by students and gave an update on upcoming events.
X. Board Members’ Comments Lynda Smith spoke about the NSBA Conference, the seminars she attended and said it was a very worthwhile event. Ruth Klint attended the Ombudsman Open House and said it is a very encouraging program. Jeff Greenspan said he attended the NSBA Conference and found it beneficial to meet with vendors and keep up to date on what other schools are doing. He said
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the CTA will be doing a presentation on the extension of the Skokie Swift on Thursday. Sheri Doniger said she attended the NSBA Convention and attended health and wellness sessions. She said they spoke of the increase in diabetes in children. She said she attended the town hall meeting and it was fantastic. Bob Silverman spoke of the Awards and Accolades programs being held on the same night and asked that this not occur again. Regarding the reduction in force, he thanked Dr. Gatta for the process in doing what we needed to do financially. To the 14 people affected he said the board certainly regrets this action but we are doing all we can to assist them in finding other positions. He said he thinks we need to continue to look at other opportunities and ways to reduce expenses. The 14 reductions will have minimal impact on our students but more reductions may be needed and the board has asked the Unions to help in this regard. He said that we need to look at more ways to save money. XI. Board Committee and Other Reports Facility – Jeffrey Greenspan said they met and reviewed bids, which were approved by the Board this evening. Policy – Dr. Doniger said they met and changes made are on the agenda. EPAC – Eileen Valfer said there was a review of the policy on final exams, which will now be going to the Policy Committee. XII. Adjourn Sine Die Inasmuch as there was no more business it was moved by SILVERMAN and seconded by SMITH to adjourn sine die. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. It was noted that the newly elected Board members were not sworn in. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GREENSPAN to reverse the adjournment 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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The Cook County Clerk reported official results of the April 7, 2009 election as follows: Four year term ‐ Robert A. Silverman – 4,733, Ruth M. Klint – 4,587, Lynda Gault Smith – 4,608. Two year term – Carlton Evans – 4,952. The elected school board members took the oath of office. Inasmuch as there was no more business it was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to adjourn sine die. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
It was moved by DONIGER to appoint Nanciann Gatta as President Pro Tem.
It was moved by DONIGER to nominate the slate of officers of Robert Silverman as President; Lynda Smith as Vice President; Ruth Klint as Secretary; and Sheri Doniger as Secretary Pro Tem. 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 approve the designation of the 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. The motion carried. Set Regular Board Meeting Schedule for May 2009 – April 2010 It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by SMITH to accept the regular board meeting schedule for May 2009 through April 2010 with meetings having a start time of approximately 7:00 p.m. for executive session and 7:45 p.m. for the public meetings and to post these meeting dates on sharepoint. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 28, 2009
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Board meeting dates are as follows: Monday, May 18, 2009 Monday, June 15, 2009 Monday, July 13, 2009 Monday, August 10, 2009 Monday, August 31, 2009 Monday, September 21, 2009 Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009 Monday, December 14, 2009 Monday, January 11, 2010 Monday, February 1, 2010 Monday, February 22, 2010 Monday, March 22, 2010 Monday, April 12, 2010
Adopt Existing Board of Education Policies It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER that all Rules, Regulations, and Policies heretofore adopted by the preceding Board of Education of District 219 be the same and hereby readopted and confirmed as the Rules, Regulations, and Policies of this School Board. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Committee Assignments The Board discussed committee assignments and agreed to the following:
EPAC – Eileen Valfer Facility Committee – Jeffrey Greenspan Finance Committee – Ruth Klint Policy Committee – Sheri Doniger ED∙RED – Lynda Smith/Carlton Evans ISBE Convention Delegate – Sheri Doniger/ Ruth Klint LICA – Lynda Smith Oakton Community College – Sheri Doniger
XIII. Business Student Fees It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to adopt the school fees for the 2009‐10 school year which represents no increase since fiscal year 2004 (FY05 for parking). Eileen Valfer thanked Nanciann Gatta for her work on this effort and asked that the staff be very careful about collecting fees and deal with parents regarding this issue rather than the students.
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Jeffrey Greenspan moved to amend the student fee from $450 to $400 per student. He said he feels this cost is too high and it also has been voiced by many parents. No second was given to this amendment to the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. Voting Nay: Greenspan. The motion carried. The fees for 2009‐10 school year are as follows: School fees ‐ $450 (additional child ‐ $300) Driver Education ‐ $350 Bus ‐ $300 (additional Child $225) Parking ‐ $300 Policy and Procedure Changes – 1st Reading It was clarified that the code of conduct violations is the same for athletes and participants in extra curricular activities. Summer Curriculum Projects – 2009 It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to approve the proposed summer projects for a total of $82,375.02 from Title I funds. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Projects approved are as follows: Department
Project Title
ELL
ELL Physical Science Curriculum Guide
Description
Cost
Complete curriculum guide for ELL Physical Science new course in both buildings.
$1,251.90
ELL 1-2 Curriculum Guide
Revise and modify ELL 1-2 curriculum guide and course materials
$1,251.90
ELL 3-4 Curriculum Guide
Revise and modify ELL 3-4 curriculum guide and course materials
$1,251.90
ELL 5-6 Curriculum Guide
Revise and modify ELL 5-6 curriculum guide and course materials
$1,251.90 $5,007.60
English North
New Teams for Freshman and Sophomore English/ Reading F/19 and S/19
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Codify curricula, learning targets and assessments for F19 and S19 students.
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$1,251.90
Department
Project Title New Teacher Team for Regular Level American Studies Integrating Word Study into English and Social Studies Classes Assessment for Learning Training for Point Tutors
Description Codify curricula, learning targets and assessments for ALCUSH (American Studies).
Cost $584.22
Creates list of word stems and assessments that directly correspond to Global Studies units.
$1,251.90
Teachers begin reading, Ahead of the Curve, and will discuss the foundations for assessment for learning.
$1,251.90
Revise current training materials. This is an annual revision process.
$1,251.90 $5,591.82
English West
F19: Progress Monitoring, Screening, Types of Intervention, and CoTeaching
Procedures and materials for progress monitoring, screening, interventions, etc., will be drafted for the 2009-10 school year--shared by F19 and S19 teachers.
$1,251.90
Literacy Intervention Program Proposal
Literacy intervention plan focusing on fluency and comprehension with RtI Tier Two literacy intervention for F19 English and Reading and RtI Tier Three tutorial intervention program for students.
$1,251.90
Refinement and Development of Literacy Center Outreach Program
Assess current practices and develop a plan for facilitating the Outreach programs more effectively in the new year.
$1,251.90
S19: Refining of Writing Curriculum and Working with New Team Members
Refine the Claim-Evidence-Warrant resource guide to include scaffolding and cross-referencing of other terminology used in writing. The final product is a resource that can be used and tailored by other teachers. Also will work with new teachers who have not taught S19.
$1,251.90
$5,007.60
Fine Arts
All Choir classes, Choraliers, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Advanced Choir Advanced Theater Studio
Curriculum Guide revision to include learning targets and new end-of-course assessment
$1,251.90
Complete Curriculum Guide revision to include learning targets and end-of-year assessment tool
$1,251.90
Directing
Complete Curriculum Guide revision to include learning targets and end-of-year assessment tool
$1,251.90
Play Production
Complete Curriculum Guide revision to include learning targets and end-of-year assessment tool
$1,251.90
Curriculum Guide revision to include learning targets and new end-of-course assessment. Align exams.
$1,251.90
Align exams. Curriculum Guide revision to include learning targets
$1,251.90
Art I and Art II
Advanced Art Studio and AP Art Studio
$7,511.40
Foreign Language
Chinese 3-4 and 31-41
Start and complete Curriculum Guides to include learning targets for a new course
$1,251.90
German 71-81; German 78
Design a new German 7-8 course and rework German 71-81 AP to align with College Board standards. New Curriculum Guides to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
$2,503.80
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Department
Project Title
Math
Advanced Algebra Trigonometry (AAT) Algebra 3A-4A
Description
Cost
New Curriculum Guide to include learning targets
$1,251.90
Writing an end-of-course assessment (coded to State goals and course outcomes). Modify Curriculum Guide to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Algebra 31-41
Writing an end-of-course assessment (coded to State goals and course outcomes). Modify Curriculum Guide to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Geometry 1A-2A
Writing a new curriculum guide to include learning targets. Writing a new curriculum guide to include learning targets. Writing an end-of-course assessment (coded to State goals and course outcomes). Modify Curriculum Guide to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Geometry 11-21 Topics in Pre-Calculus
Video Game Programming and Design Geometry 10-20
$1,251.90 $1,251.90
Writing a curriculum guide to include learning targets for a new course.
$1,251.90
Writing an end-of-course assessment (coded to State goals and course outcomes). Modify Curriculum Guide to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
$10,015.20
Physical Welfare
Drivers Education
Create a unified Curriculum Guide for North and West to include learning targets and a common final exam.
$1,251.90
Health
Create a template for unified Health curriculum guide to include learning targets and a common final exam.
$1,251.90
Freshman Physical Education
Create a template for unified Health curriculum guide to include learning targets and a common final exam.
$1,251.90
Sophomore Physical Education
Create a template for unified Health curriculum guide to include learning targets and a common final exam.
$1,251.90
PE2R10
Develop a curriculum guide to include learning targets and a common final exam.
$1,251.90
Dance III
To be linked to the extracurricular and Fine Arts program. Use curriculum guide template to develop a guide to include learning targets and a common final exam. Develop guidelines for implementing learning readiness into Freshman curriculum. Also create a schedule, test battery and data collection system for fitness testing.
$1,251.90
Learning Readiness and Fitness Testing
$1,251.90
$8,763.30
Pupil Personnel Services
Research-Based Group Curriculum Writing
Write four psycho educational group curriculums to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Skills for Academic Success
Create a group curriculum for Jump Start, to help freshmen increase their skills related to study, time management, socialization and self-advocacy.
$1,251.90
Curriculum Infusion
Writing a curriculum to be used in a variety of settings: BAC, AAC, IIC, Health, English and SAP.
$1,251.90
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Department
Project Title Naviance Curriculum and Planning Homeroom Curriculum and Program Development Diversity Cohort - Equity Audit
Social Emotional Video/Discussion Resources Small Learning Communities
Description
Cost
Develop a comprehensive, 4-year developmental plan for introduction of the Naviance program.
$1,251.90
Revised curriculum activities for 9th grade homerooms; new curriculum and activities for 10th grade homerooms; development of 9th grade homeroom mentoring program. Coordinate collection and representation of data across multiple years to observe discipline responses, distribution across core courses by grade weight, and attendance with regard to ethnicity and economic status. Focus on creating approximately 5 video-based discussion activities regarding a staff-identified need for social emotional learning component in single gender homerooms.
$1,251.90
Collaboration to begin process of constructing The Compass Rose Small Learning Community for select 9
$1,251.90
$1,251.90
$1,251.90
and 10 grade students in 2010-11.
$10,015.20
Science
Revising the Chem. 11-21 CRTs to focus on alignment to learning targets as specified in the course curriculum guide.
$1,251.90
Physical Science
Review and rewrite CRTs for both semesters to align with course curriculum guides and learning targets.
$1,251.90
ELL Physical Science
Complete curriculum guide to include learning targets for this new course.
$1,251.90
Chem. 12-22
CRTs for both semesters to include any curriculum guide revisions and learning targets
$1,251.90
Chem. 10-20
Textbook adoption and revision of curriculum guide with course learning targets coded to state standards.
$1,251.90
Revise curriculum guide to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Physics 12-22
Retooling semester assessment and revising curriculum guide to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Honors Biology
Retooling semester assessment and revising curriculum guide to include learning targets. Review and rewrite CRTs for both semesters to align with course curriculum guides and learning targets. Curriculum Guide for new course.
$1,251.90
Chem. 11-21
Astronomy and Modern Physics
Physics 10-20 Science Inquiry and Research
Social Studies
U.S. History 12-22
$1,251.90 $12,519.00 $1,251.90
Constitution Study Guide
Revision of study guide for use in both buildings.
ELL Global Studies
Create curriculum guide for new course to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Revision of curriculum guide to include learning targets. Create plans for integrating curricula to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Global Studies Freshman Studies - ILS
Teachers will complete a draft a common final exam for first semester of regular level U.S. History.
$1,251.90
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$417.30
$1,251.90
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Department
Project Title New Teacher Teams for Regular Level American Studies Western Civilization
Description
Cost
Collaboration to codify curricula, learning targets and assessments for ALCUSH.
$1,251.90
Minor changes to semester exams and curriculum guide revision to include learning targets.
$1,251.90 $7,928.70
Special Education
Supports for Visual Learners and Learners on Autism Spectrum
Visual supports to be created to allow for student success in all curricular areas.
$1,251.90
Review current curricula in reading and writing instruction to provide recommendations for adoption to benefit students in Pathways and Bridges programs
$1,251.90
Guide to more informed decisions regarding assessment of vocationally-bound students in task completion.
$1,251.90
Math 3-4 w/Geometry
Common assessment will be correlated to curriculum and learning targets.
$1,251.90
Math 1-2 w/Geometry
Common assessment to be aligned across all buildings; CRT will become the semester final exam with a common weighted grade; curriculum guide will be reviewed to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Develop semester common assessment and revise curriculum guide as needed to include learning targets.
$1,251.90
Exploring Reading and Writing Curriculum Continuum for Life Skills Niles Township Workshop/ Vocational Station Development
Geometry 1-2
$7,511.40 GRAND TOTAL FOR ALL SUMMER PROJECTS REQUESTED:
$82,375.02
Niles North Restructuring Plan It was moved by KLINT and seconded by SMITH to approve the Niles North Restructuring Plan for submission to the Illinois State Board of Education. Dr. Roloff explained that special education, English, assessment study, crisis training and part of this plan. The ILP portion is the same as was used in the restructuring plan for Niles West. A new item is to require all incoming freshmen who are below grade level in math to take a summer school course. Bob Freeman spoke of freshmen study halls and how positive it has been. The discussion turned to gender only homerooms and the Board asked for feedback on how they did this year. Kaine Osburn will supply this information at a future meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. XIV. Old Business There was no old business. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 28, 2009
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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 March 2009 Financial Report XIX. Closed Session It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees with possible action to be taken following closed session and to adjourn therefrom. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The Board went into closed session at 10:10 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m. with no action taken. _________________________________
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President
Secretary
Minutes approved May 18, 2009.
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