School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Monday, May 19, 2008 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 6:34 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 DONIGER and seconded by EVANS to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation and the employment, appointment, compensation, 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 into closed session at 6:45 p.m. At 8:06 p.m. it was moved by EVANS and seconded by SMITH 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 8:12 p.m. The Pledge was recited. IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda Added to the consent agenda was a personnel handout. Removed from the agenda was the grout and tile repair in the main lobby entrance at North. Removed from the consent agenda and to be discussed under business was field irrigation, red ball diamond aggregate soil and culinary labs. V. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak.
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VI. Student Representative Comments Karina Mendez Keil spoke of events that occurred and upcoming events at Niles West. Anum Amjad updated the Board of events at Niles North. The Board thanked Anum and Karina for being a representative on the Board this past school year. VII. Community Representative Comments David Patt, North PTSA President spoke of the fantastic resources at The Point but said that students do not want help from their peers. He suggested changes in the coming years of having peer tutoring as supplemental to teacher tutoring. 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 $4,032,645.49. − Personnel −
Approve the multi-year, 260 day contracts for the following administrators and salaries for the 2008-2009 school year:
NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
SALARY
CONTRACT TERM
Beck, Vickie Costello, Karl Cummings, Lara
Director of Building &Grounds – Niles North Athletic Director – Niles North Assistant Principal for Pupil Personnel Services - Niles North Executive Director of Security – District Assistant Principal for Operations –Niles North Director of Fiscal Services – District Assistant Principal for Pupil Personnel Services – Niles West Director of Special Education – Niles Central Director of Building & Grounds – Niles West and District
$105,000 $131,000 $122,558
7/01/08 – 6/30/11 7/01/08 – 6/30/11 7/01/08 – 6/30/11
$94,275 $123,021 $103,000 $127,581
7/01/08 – 6/30/11 7/01/08 – 6/30/11 7/01/08 – 6/30/11 7/01/08 – 6/30/11
$109,988 $105,000
7/01/08 – 6/30/11 7/01/08 – 6/30/12
DiJohn, James Hagman, Carl Husselbee, Susan Miller, Paula Ness, Jason Siemienski, Jerzy −
Approve the employment of the following administrators effective 8/11/08: NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Cheng, Sanlida Stein, Roger
English & Reading – West, 205 Days English & Reading – North, 120 Days
$100,000 $96,000
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Approve the employment of the following certified staff for the 2008-2009 school year effective August 25, 2008: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
Baehr, Sherry Bowen, Jenny Guzzarde, Tiffany Jukic, Jasminka Lynch, Sarah Naro, Catherine Pape, Jennifer Powell, Kerry Statema, William
Information Resource Center – West, MA-Step 1 Physical Education/Dance – North, BA+15-Step 1 Counselor – North, MA+15, Step 2 Math – West, BA-Step 1 Counselor – North, MA-Step 4 ELL – West, MA+15-Step 19 Psychology – North, MA+60-Step 1 Psychologist – North, MA+45-Step 6 Science – North, BA-Step 1 (1st Semester Only)
1.0 1.0 1.0 .2 1.0 .4 1.0 .4 1.0
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Approve the employment of Maureen Relihan-Hentel, as support staff Secretary B/Deans – North S3-Step 1, 191 days effective 8/20/08.
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Approve employment of the following part-time temporary employees for the 2007-2008 school year:
NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
Dixon, William Khouri, Anthony Scheithauer, Katherine Behdazi-Teshnizi, Sheila Borkowski, Susan Guzman, Carmen Scherwinski, Kelly
Textbook Center Assistant – North Wrestling Assistant – North IRC Assistant – North Textbook Center Assistant – West Textbook Center Assistant – West Textbook Center Assistant – West Textbook Center Assistant – West
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RATE
EFFECTIVE
7.50/Hr. 7.50/Hr. 7.50/Hr. 12.00/Hr. 12.00/Hr. 12.00/Hr. 12.00/Hr.
05/20/08 05/20/08 05/20/08 06/03/08 06/03/08 06/03/08 06/03/08
Accept the resignation of the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
EFFECTIVE DATE
Baehr, Sherry Hatzikostantis, Lynn
Clerk A/IRC – West Athletic Trainer/Medical – West
1.0 1.0
June 10, 2008 June 30, 2008
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Approve the support staff resignation and settlement agreement for Paula Katz, Teacher Assistant/Academic Achievement Center – North effective 1/14/08.
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Approve employment of the following administrators for Summer School 2008: NAME
POSITION
Bougdanos, Erika Fitzgibbons, Terrance Swedberg, Andrew
Principal Dean of Students Dean of Students
SALARY
$10,000 $5,000 $5,000
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Approve employment of Catlin DeLaPaz, as summer school secretary at an hourly rate of $23.92 for Summer School 2008:
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Accept the resignation of Jennifer Firer, Director of English and Reading – North and West effective June 30, 2008.
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Accept the resignation of the following support staff effective 6/11/08: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
Contractor, Satyam Zagozdon, Ellen
Teacher Assistant – Special Education – West Head Registered Nurse –North
1.0 1.0
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Approve the employment of the following staff for Summer School 2008:
Barney, Sarah Bellwoar, Paul Bramley, Scott *Brown, Debra *Cott, Michael Corrigan, Charles Delahanty, Sean Egofske, Mark Erickson, Christine Erickson, Ingrid Fahrenbacher, Matthew Fahy, Mary Foster, Jayson Fowler, Andrew
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*Garber, Stacey Gerambia, Lia Geu, Ryan Glaubke, Margaret *Goodfriend, Marni Graham, Michael Greenspan, Bradley Hankes, Angela Holman, Betsy Kaiser, Erick Kim, Alejandra Kim, Linda *Kelley, Amanda Kelley, Kevin
Klein, Michelle Koning, Amy LaPointe, Demian Lauer, Evelyn Liardakis, Nikki *McDonagh, Jay *Malartsik, Lauren *May, Denise Martin, Janice *Metzler, John Meyer, Richard Nathan, Frank Naughton, Jackie Ortman, Timothy
*Pohlman, David *Priban, Matthew Scott, Sarah Shaoul, David Skelton, Molly *Soter, Kassandra Sullivan, William Swanson, Paul Swanson, Sharon Swartz, Penny Vivone, Christopher Wick, Karin Zilewicz, John
Approve the leave of absence for the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
TYPE OF LEAVE
Harris, Robin
Teacher Asst./Academic Recovery Center/Main Office - North
Home Necessities – Unpaid June 10-August 1, 2008
Approve the retirement of the following support staff: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
EFFECTIVE
Kruszynski, Sherri Czervionke, Madeline
Scheduler – North Senior Programmer Analyst - District
June 30, 2010 June 30, 2011
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Approve the release of Victoria Murphy, Registered Nurse – North .6 FTE due to reduction in force effective June 10, 2008.
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Approve increase of assignment for the following support staff for Lygia Knight, Registered Nurse – North, from .4 to 1.0 FTE effective 8/25/08.
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Approve the disciplinary action of suspension without pay for one day (4/28/08) for Employee Case 2008-24:
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Approve the employment of Shana Bender as a teacher substitute.
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Approve the stipend position of North Lead PE Teacher for Mark Egofske for the 2008-2009 school year.
− Minutes of 4/28/09, open and closed sessions. − Student Trips − For 35 North cheerleaders to attend UCA Cheer Camp, June 10-13, 2008, in DeKalb, Illinois at no cost to the District. − For 25 North WHO Club members to attend a Summer Service trip in Pine Ridge, South Dakota at no cost to the District. − Textbook Adoptions at an anticipated total cost of $162,562. − Computer Replacement Cycle at a cost not to exceed $400,000. − Pentamation Finance System Annual Maintenance Agreement at a cost no to exceed $66,588.09.
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− Purchases / Services Painting of exterior soffits at West by Alpha Paintworks, Inc. for $9,500. Purchase and installation of weight training equipment and weight training Olympic plates at West to Life Fitness in the amounts of $36,332.76 and $9,326.25, respectively. Total cost of the contract to Life Fitness is $45,659.01. Renewal of Gale IRC Online Subscription Service at North and West with GaleCengage Learning for a total amount of $34,364.92. Allsteel Furniture in Physical Welfare at North from Allsteel in the amount of $41,261.35 and the installation to Henricksen in the amount of $4,940, under an education cooperative purchasing agreement. New Intercom System at West from Interstate Electronics Company in the amount of $25,177. IX. Superintendent’s Report Chris Powell was present with the FCCLA staff and students who participated in the state event. Each person spoke briefly about their present at the competition. −
Principals’ Report Bob Freeman spoke of events going on at the school and the accomplishments of students. The IHSA will have mandated steroid testing in the fall. Kaine Osburn spoke of the many events occurring at Niles West.
X. Board Members’ Comments Sheri Doniger said she attended Dance Marathon. Lynda Smith attended the Business Partners breakfast and said it was wonderful. Bob Silverman spoke of post-prom events at North and West and how it is a safe, chaperoned environment for the students and many schools do not offer this type of event. XI. Business Literacy Center Andrew Jeter and Lisa Fretzin spoke of various tutoring settings and workshops offered throughout the year. Lisa spoke of survey given to students and its overall positive results of the center. Students and teachers were surveyed when they brought their classes in for seminars. A review of attendance showed how it has increased every year. They spoke of the future to have students who want to be tutors, increased seminars, and target special education students. The Board questioned why at West more teachers are not requiring their students to visit the Lit Center. It was noted that West teachers have found that more students are going on their own. It was also noted that North’s attendance is the normal level; West’s attendance is higher due to it being in a more central location of the building. The Board asked for test results from students who attend the literacy centers. This will be provided. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of May 19, 2008
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School Improvement Reports for 2008-09 The Board members reviewed and asked questions about various aspects of the report. Mr. Silverman said the process and format of the report is very easy to follow and goals and achievements can be tracked. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to approve the 2008-09 school improvement reports for Niles North and Niles West, including Niles Central, noting that projected expenditures will reflect budgetary guidelines. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
Summer Curriculum Projects – 2008 Dale Vogler noted that the number of projects increased over past years due to the number of new courses for next year. It was moved by KLINT and seconded by DONIGER to approve the proposed summer projects for a total of $84,083.40 from Board of Education funds. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
Purchases It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER for 525 tons of Red Ball Diamond Aggregate Soil for North and West at a bid price of $59.97 per ton to Dakota Transport, Inc. for an estimated total cost of $31,484.25. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER for culinary lab cabinets for North from P&L Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $82,000. 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 GREENSPAN and seconded by DONIGER to repair the field irrigation system at North by Autumn Landscaping and Irrigation in the amount of $27,200. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried.
Policy Changes – 2nd Reading It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to approve the policy changes for second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. Policies approved are as follows: Number Name 4:150 Facility Management and Building Programs 5:190 Teacher Qualification 5:250 Leaves of Absence 6:30 Organization of Instruction 6:50 School Wellness 6:210 Instructional Materials 6:300 Graduation Requirements 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities 7:190 Student Discipline 7:330 Student Use of Buildings – Equal Access 8:25 Advertising and Distributing 8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
Committee Assignments The Board members volunteered for the following committee assignments: Name Representative Lynda Smith ED·RED Ruth Klint / Carlton Evans LICA IASB Governing Board Representative
Sheri Doniger
Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning
Sheri Doniger
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Name District 219 Board Committee Finance Committee Chair Policy Committee Facility Committee EPAC Committee
Representative Ruth Klint Sheri Doniger / Ruth Klint Jeffrey Greenspan / Ruth Klint / Carlton Evans Eileen Valfer / Lynda Smith
XII. Old Business There was no old business. XIII. New Business There was no new business. XIV. Audience to Visitors No one asked to speak. XV. Correspondence and FOIA Requests There was no correspondence or FOIA requests. XVI. Information April 2008 Financial Report XVII. Closed Session It was moved by SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation and to adjourn there from with no action taken. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith, Valfer. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
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Minutes approved June 16, 2008.
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