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Meeting Agenda  Board of Education ♦ Niles Township High Schools ♦ District 219  October 27, 2008  I.

Call to Order and Roll Call (6:30 p.m.) 

II.

Executive Session 

III.

Recall to order of Open Session (7:45 p.m.) 

IV.

Changes / Additions to the Agenda 

V.

Super Star Awards 

VI.

Audience to Visitors (on agenda items only) 

VII.

Student Representative Comments 

VIII.

Community Representative Comments 

 

IX.

Approval of Consent Agenda  − Monthly Bills and Payroll  − Personnel*  − Minutes of 10/6/08 Regular Meeting, Open and Closed* Sessions  − Student Trips  − SIRSI Maintenance Agreement  − Purchase of 2008 Ford F450 Dump Truck with Plow and Spreader  − Six Classroom Addition and Daycare Facility at Niles West  ƒ

Trade Package 4a:  Masonry 

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Trade Package 6a:  General Trades 

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Trade Package 7a:  Roofing and Sheet Metal 

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Trade Package 9a:  Finished Flooring 

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Trade Package 15a:  Plumbing 

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Trade Package 15b:  HVAC 

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Trade Package 15c:  Fire Protection 

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Trade Package 16a:  Electrical and Fire Alarm 

10/23/08 11:28 AM

X.

Superintendent’s Report  − Principals’ Report 

XI.

Board Members’ Comments 

XII.

Board Committee Reports 

XIII.

Business   − Policy Changes ‐ 2nd Reading (Discussion and/or Action)  − Policy Changes – 1st Reading (Discussion)  − 2009‐10 School Calendar (Discussion and/or Action) 

XIV.

Old Business 

XV.

New Business 

XVI.

Audience to Visitors (on items related to District business) 

 

XVII.

Correspondence and FOIA Requests 

XVIII. Information Items  − September 2008 Financial Report  − Procedural Changes  XIX.

Closed session (if needed) 

XX.

Adjournment 

  * Denotes items for Board members only      Upcoming Regular Board Meetings:  Monday, November 17, 2008  Monday, December 15, 2008  Monday, January 12, 2009  Monday, February 2, 2009  Monday, February 23, 2009  Monday, March 16, 2009  Monday, April 6, 2009

10/23/08 11:28 AM

MEMORANDUM TO:

Dr. Nanciann Gatta, Superintendent Board of Education

FROM: Dale Vogler, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources DATE:

October 27, 2008

SUBJECT:

Personnel Recommendations

1. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of the following support staff: NAME Ernst, Sarah

Ortiz, Rebecca Rubakha, Dina

POSITION/LOCATION Secretary B-Student Assistance Program/Pupil Personnel Services – North, S3-Step 1, 196 Days Secretary B/Special Education – West, S3-Step 1, 191 Days Teacher Assistant/ELL & Reading – North, P1-Step 1, 186 Days

FTE 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE October 28, 2008

1.0

October 28, 2008

1.0

October 28, 2008

2. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of the following staff for Explore Test 2008: NILES WEST NILES NORTH SUPERVISORS PROCTORS SUPERVISORS PROCTORS Brandes, Kathleen Berg, Margaret *Bowering, Traci Al-Bazi, Carmen Conklin, Patricia Caruso, Stephanie Bramley, Scott *Aessa, Jacqueline Foerch, Pamela Coleman, Phyllis *Erickson, Christy Bartlett, Charlene Foerch, Steve Drachenberg, Barbara France, Katherine Dornseif, Katherine Forman, Alexa Ference, Patricia *Hillman,Kristine Drblik, Carolyn Gerambia, Lia Glaubke, Margaret *Joyner,Kristine Erickson, Judy Gogerty, Colleen Gonzales, Carlotta Jukic, Jasminka Feldman, Diane Gray, Nathan Gragnani, Lucille *Lag, Meagan *Lawrence, Dorothy Gross, Rachel Hastings, Loretta McEvoy, Jennifer Lenhardt, Carolyn Grunst, Marie Kale, Angela Meyer, Richard Liedtke, Laura Hawker, Christopher Kim, Gloria Nelson, Mitchell Relihan-Hantel, Maureen Kantor, Dana Liardakis, Nikki Pratt, Charles Tortorice, Ginger Kaye, Amy Moy, Jean Rashkow, Donna Watson, Daphne Malatesta, David Owens, Laura *Shermach, William Metoyer, Stacy Russell-Kawa, Colleen *Smith, Agnes O’Brien, Robert Sikorski, Margaret Troop, Ryan Serafini, Anthony Walshon, Jeanne Shah, Hetal Wheatman, Judy Shaoul, David Williams, Angela Sihweil, Abraham Tuecke, Rebecca * Not District 219 employee

3. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of the following temporary/part-time staff NAME Buckley, Sean Choe, Justine Cohn, Walline Krapivkin, Aleksandr Lin, Linda Machalinski, Dan Plutov, Emily Suran, Jason Young, Michael

POSITION/LOCATION Theatre Assistant – West IRC Assistant – North Job Coach – West Theatre Assistant – West IRC Monitor – North Theatre Assistant – West Science Lab Assistant – West Theatre Assistant – West Security Monitor – North

RATE $7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr. $14.00/Hr. $7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr. $7.75/Hr. $16.00/Hr.

EFFECTIVE DATE October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008 October 28, 2008

4. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the leave of absence for the following certified staff for the 2008-2009 school year: NAME Litberg, Lisa

POSITION/LOCATION Special Education - North

TYPE OF LEAVE FMLA – Unpaid - 11/24/2008-12/19/2008

5. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the retirement of the following certified staff: NAME Asaro, Joseph Cantor, Iris Kerbis Kelsey, Janet Levitan, Marla Rapp, Mary

POSITION/LOCATION Science – North Special Education – North Social Studies - West Guidance Counselor – West English - West

FTE 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE June 30, 2013 June 30, 2011 June 30, 2012 June 30, 2013 June 30, 2013

6. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resignation of the employee support staff: NAME Friedman, Charlie Harris, Robin

POSITION/LOCATION Teacher Assistant/Special Education - North Clerk A/Main Office - North

FTE 1.0 1.0

EFFECTIVE DATE End of work day 10/17/2008 End of work day 10/28/2008

7. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of the following stipend positions for the 2008-2009 school year: NILES NORTH Assistant Boys Tennis NILES WEST Marching Band

NAME *Gurolnick, Robert NAME *Lapenia, Alex

* Indicates not a District 219 employee 8. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2008-2009 school year: NAME Lichenstein, Richard Macholl, Julia

NAME Marks, Toba Sawosko, Walter

NAME Wagner, James Wentzel, Kenneth

NAME Whiteside, Karen

9.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following disciplinary action:

CASE# 2009-04

DISCIPLINARY ACTION Suspension without pay – 10 days (October 28, 2008 through November 10, 2008)

   

School Board  Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois  MINUTES  Regular Board Meeting Monday, October 6, 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 7:05 p.m.  Board  members  present  at  Roll  Call:    Sheri  Doniger,  Carlton  Evans,  Jeffrey  Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Robert Silverman, Lynda Smith.  II. Executive Session  It  was  moved  by  GREENSPAN  and  seconded  by  EVANS  to  recess  into  closed  session  to  discuss  matters  relating  to  student  discipline  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.  The motion carried.    The Board recessed into closed session at 7:05 p.m.    At  7:45  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.  The motion carried.    III. Recall to Order of Open Session  Ms. Smith recalled the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.  The Pledge was recited.    IV. Changes/Additions to the Agenda  Added to the consent agenda was a personnel issue and a student discipline issue.   Removed  from  the  consent  agenda  were  three  student  trips,  Niles  North  theatre,  and two Niles North vocal jazz trips.  V. Audience to Visitors  No one asked to speak.  Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2008 

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VI. Student Representative Comments  Amy Amin spoke about the events that took place for Homecoming.    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.  The motion carried.  Included in the consent agenda:  − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $5,098,303.78.  − Personnel  •

Approve employment of the support staff Linda Leung as Teacher Assistant/  Foreign Language & ELL ‐ North, P1‐S4, 186 days effective 9/29/08. 



Approve employment of the following temporary/part‐time staff effective 10/7/08: 





NAME 

POSITION/LOCATION 

RATE 

Antonow, Alexander  Chiu, Rita  Khan, Maryam  Orange, Bethsaida  Ortiz, Samuel  Rana, Pavan  Shah, Mihir 

Audio Visual Intern – West  Textbook Center Assistant – West  IRC Assistant –North  IRC Assistant – North  Textbook Center Assistant – West  Audio Visual Intern – North  Audio Visual Intern – North 

$8.00/Hr.  $7.75/Hr.  $7.75/Hr.  $7.75/Hr.  $7.75/Hr.  $8.00/Hr.  $8.00/Hr. 

Approve the following certified staff leave of absence for the 2008‐09 school year:  NAME 

POSITION/LOCATION 

TYPE OF LEAVE 

Trzaskus, Susan  

Science – North 

FMLA – Unpaid 11/3/08‐1/15/08 

Approve employment of the following stipend positions for the 2008‐09  year:  SCHOOL 

POSITION 

NAME 

Niles North  Niles North  Niles North  Niles West  Niles Central 

Assyrian Club  Hellenic Club  Assistant Wrestling Coach  Mock Trial Team  Dean of Students 

Al‐Bazi, Carmen  Bentle, Thomas  *Priban, Jeffrey  Belleau, Michael  Frampton, John 

* Indicates not a District 219 employee 



 

Approve the following disciplinary actions:  CASE# 

DISCIPLINARY ACTION 

2009‐01  2009‐02 

Suspension without Pay – 2 days (10/14 & 10/15/08)  Resignation and General Release   Page 2 of 7

Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2008 

   



Approve the termination of probationary employee Wendy Gillman, Secretary B,  Special Education – West, 191 days, effective October 2, 2008. 



Approve the resignation of support staff Laurie Volocyk Secretary B, Pupil  Personnel Services – North, effective October 31, 2008. 



Approve employment of the following substitute teachers for the 2008‐09 year:  Papaioannou, Vasilios  Truong, Hoang  Carey, Sharon  Patlak, Daniel  Weyna, Patricia  Key, Brian  Pinson, Theo  Ziubrzynski, Stan  Levin, Mitchell  Sawosko, Walter 

− Minutes of 9/15/08 Meeting, open and closed sessions.  − Student Trips   − For one North RIOT Club student to attend the Women in Entrepreneurship  symposium in Albany, New York on November 6‐8, 2008 at a cost to the  District of $220.  − For approximately 25 North drama students to attend the Illinois High School  Theatre Festival in Champaign on January 8‐10, 2009 at a cost to the District of  $8,487.  − For 89 West orchestra and wind ensemble members to attend a trip to  Washington, D.C. on January 16‐21, 2009 at a cost to the District of $440.  − Textbooks for an anticipated total cost of $3,735.  IX. Superintendent’s Report  Dr.  Gatta  thanked  the  community  for  their  support  and  turnout  for  the  school  events  celebrating  Niles  West  50th  and  Homecoming.    She  said  it  was  an  exciting  weekend.  −

Principals’ Report  Mr. Freeman spoke of events scheduled for North’s Homecoming.  He is  starting a program where he and the assistant principals have lunch with  students to discuss school issues.     

Mr. Osburn said West conducted a site evacuation and it went very well.  The  Names assemblies were held and they have over 50 leaders.  Over 400 people  attended the tour of Niles West that was conducted yesterday.  Many staff  members were present and students performed.    X. Board Members’ Comments  Ruth Klint attended the LICA meeting and said she appreciates the co‐mingling of  this group.  Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2008 

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Bob  Silverman  said  three  or  four  weeks  ago  the  Foundation  sold  60  tickets  to  the  West  50th  Event  and  were  concerned  about  over  committing.    Over  500  people  attended the event which was a well organized, fantastic event.    XI. Board Committee Reports  Daycare  –  Agendas  are  set.    A  10/10  meeting  is  scheduled  with  the  potential  daycare provider and a 11/3 planning meeting is scheduled.  Facility  Committee  ‐  A  meeting  is  scheduled  for  10/15  at  7:30  p.m.  where  Paul  Babski will do a presentation and the six classroom and daycare addition.  Policy Committee – A meeting is scheduled for 10/8 to discuss field trips.  Changes  discussed at the 9/22 meeting are on tonight’s agenda.  XII. Business  Student Trips  The  North  trip  to New York City was  discussed.  It was questioned  if  the  District  should cover the cost.  It was clarified that when students perform the District pays.   At this proposed trip the students will present workshops.  It  was  moved  by  SMITH  and  seconded  by  DONIGER  to  approve  20  North  stu‐ dents to go on a theatre trip to New York, New York on March 24‐27, 2009 at no  cost to the District.  A roll call vote was taken.  Voting Aye:  Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith.  The motion carried.      The North vocal jazz trips were discussed.  It was clarified that the Decatur trip is in  state and District funds will be used; the Kalamazoo trip is out of state and activity  funds will be used.  It  was  moved  by  SMITH  and  seconded  by  DONIGER  to  approve  North  vocal  jazz and choir trips for 58 members to attend the  Milikin Vocal Jazz Festival in  Decatur, Illinois on February 20‐21, 2009 at a cost to the District of $6,662 and for  50  members  to  attend  the  Midwest  Vocal  Jazz  Invitational  in  Kalamazoo,  Michigan on March 20‐21, 2009 at no cost to the District.  A roll call vote was taken.  Voting Aye:  Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith.  The motion carried.       

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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2008 

   

Policy Changes – 1st Reading  The Board reviewed the common assessment proposal.  It was noted that CSSI has  had  discussions  on  this  for  the  past  two  years.    The  intent  is  to  enhance  student’s  learning.    There  are  a  large  number  of  teachers  that  currently  use  common  assessments for courses.  There are three phases to this proposal and the hope is to  have grading scales restructuring done by the end of the 2010.      Policy Changes – 2nd Reading  It  was  moved  by  SMITH  and  seconded  by  DONIGER  to  approve  all  proposed  policy changes except Policy 4:20.  A roll call vote was taken.  Voting Aye:  Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith.  The motion carried.    The following policy changes were approved:  2:105  2:120  4:10  4:30  4:40  4:45  4:50  4:55  4:80  4:90  4:100  4:110  4:120  4:130  4:160  4:170  5:60  6:20  6:310  8:22 

Ethics and Gift Ban  Board Member Development  Fiscal and Business Management  Revenue and Investments  Incurring Debt  Insufficient Fund Checks  Payment Procedures  Use of Credit and Procurement Cards  Accounting and Audits  Activity Funds  Insurance Management  Transportation  Food Services  Free and Reduced‐Price Food Services  Hazardous and Infectious Materials  Safety  Expenses  School Year Calendar and Day  Credit for Alternative Courses and Programs, and Course Substitutions  Supplemental Recreational, Athletic, and Other Enrichment Activities 

 

Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2008 

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It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by SMITH to approve Policy 4:20  Fund Balances.  A roll call vote was taken.  Voting Aye:  Doniger, Evans, Klint, Silverman, Smith.  Voting Nay:  Greenspan.  The motion carried.        2008 PSAE Report  Anne Roloff reviewed this report and stated that scores have remained stable over  time  even  with  the  change  in  population.    For  the  first  time  limited  English  proficiency  students  took  the  reading  portion  of  the  PSAE.    It  was  noted  that  the  comparison  is  not  of  the  same  students;  results  are  from  11th  graders  for  the  test  year.  The state has required North to develop a restructuring plan and this will be  done  in  a  manner  very  similar  to  what  was  done  at  West  last  year.    The  Board  questioned  PSAE  scores  going  down  while  the  ACT  scores  increased.    It  was  clarified that the PSAE scores are from the Class of 2008 while the ACT scores are  from the Class of 2009.  The Board asked that in the future a report of disaggregated  numbers be presented, to show the growth of students that have attended school in  Niles Township for a period of time, as opposed to recent transfers.  The Board also  requested a report showing scores without the LEP students.  Dr. Roloff stated that  no  surrounding  school  made  AYP.    It  was  noted  that  we  are  a  very  successful  school  district  and  have  numerous  programs  to  assist  students.    Using  one  test  given on one day to measure student achievement is not a good scale indicator.  Dr.  Roloff  said  Niles  West  has  been  selected  to  be  part  of  a  national  measurement  program.        2008 School Report Cards  It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to approve the 2008 School  Report Cards.  A roll call vote was taken.  Voting Aye:  Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith.  The motion carried.         

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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2008 

   

Class of 2008 ACT Report  The  scores  reflect  the  last  test  a  student  took.    The  Board  asked  for  a  report  by  removing the top and bottom 15%.  The Board also requested a report for students  that did not attend our sender schools.  XIII. Old Business  There was no old business.   XIV. New Business  There was no new business.   XV. Audience to Visitors  No one asked to speak.    XVI. Correspondence and FOIA Requests  Two  FOIA  requests  were received –  one  for bid results  on  the classroom addition  and a residency FOIA.    XVII. Information Items  •

Procedures  6:280‐AP1 Repeating Courses  6:280‐AP3 Grading 

 

XVIII. Adjournment  It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to adjourn the meeting.  A roll call vote was taken.  Voting Aye:  Doniger, Evans, Greenspan, Klint, Silverman, Smith.  The motion carried.   The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.      _________________________________ 

 

 

______________________________ 

President   

 

 

Secretary 

 

 

 

 

Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2008 

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NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 219 Business Office Memorandum

TO:

Dr. Nanciann Gatta Board of Education

FROM:

Paul O’Malley Assistant Superintendent for Business Services

DATE:

October 27, 2008

SUBJECT:

Purchase of 2008 Ford F450 Dump Truck With Plow and Spreader - North

RATIONALE: During the September floods, a 1992 GMC3500 truck was damaged and totaled by the insurance company. This truck was used during the winter months for snow removal. An insurance check will be issued for $3,256.60 once the vehicle is officially retired from our fleet. A replacement truck is available under the 2008 State Contract for $55,462 including title, M plate and transportation to Skokie. The vehicle will be similar to the truck purchased in 2007. The 2008 Ford F450 4x4 diesel dump truck includes a 9 ft Heil dump bed, Western MVP 8’ 6” Vee plow and tailgate salt spreader.

MOTION: I move we purchase a 2008 Ford F450 dump truck with plow and spreader from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. in the amount of $55,462. The cost of the vehicle will be offset by a $3,256.60 insurance check.

POLICY CHANGES: SECOND READING October 27, 2008 Board meeting All recommended changes have been reviewed by the Board on the first reading (October 6, 2008). Section 6 (Instruction) Number

Name

6:280

Grading and Promotion

6:282

Weighted Grades and Rank in Class

6:320

Credit for Proficiency

Proposed Change Changes were made under Repeating Courses which identifying which grade(s) earned would qualify a student to repeat a course. In addition, the first grade will be designated as “repeated” and only the last grade for the last course attempted will be included in the student’s unweighted and weighted GPA’s was added. The addition of identifying full time to be a 300 minute day in order to qualify for the valedictorian or salutatorian position has been added to Rank in Class for Transfer Courses. The Drivers Education paragraph has been deleted, following the states changes.

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Instruction Grading and Promotion The Superintendent or designee shall establish a system of grading and reporting academic achievement to students, their parents /guardians. The system shall also determine when the requirements for promotion and graduation have been met. The decision to promote a student to the next grade shall be based on successful completion of the curriculum, attendance, performance based Standards Achievement tests, or other testing. A student shall not be promoted based upon age or any other social reason not related to academic performance. The Administration shall determine remedial assistance for a student who is not promoted. Every teacher shall maintain an evaluation record for each student enrolled in the teacher's classes. A District administrator cannot change the final grade assigned by the teacher without notifying the teacher. Reasons for changing a student's final grade include: • a miscalculation of test scores, • a technical error in assigning a particular grade or score, • the teacher agreeing to allow the student to do extra work that may impact the grade, • an inappropriate grading system used to determine the grade, or • an inappropriate grade based on an appropriate grading system. Should a grade change be made, the administrator making the change must sign the changed record. Repeating Courses Students may repeat courses in which they have earned a grade of “F”, F*, “WF”, “WP”, “D”, “AU” or, if there are extraordinary circumstances, a grade of “C”. The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction will develop procedures to implement the policy on repeating courses.The first grade will be designated as “repeated.” The transcript is a record of all courses attempted. However, only the grade for the last course attempted will be included in the student’s unweighted and weighted GPA’S (see Board procedure 6:280-AP1).

LEGAL REF.:

105 ILCS 510-20.9a, 5/10-21.8, and 5/27-27.

CROSS REF.:

6:300 (graduation requirements), 7:50 (school admissions and student transfer to and from non-district schools)

ADOPTED:

November 20, 2006

Niles Township High School District 219

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Instruction Weighted Grades and Rank in Class 1.

Weighting of Courses All courses except Physical Education, Driver Education and those courses graded pass/fail will be evaluated and placed in one of the four levels listed below:

2.

Level

A

B

C

D

F

II

5.00

4.00

3.00

1.50

0

III

6.00

5.00

4.00

2.00

0

IV

7.00

6.00

5.00

2.50

0

V

8.00

7.00

6.00

3.00

0

Courses to be Used in Computation of the Weighted Grade Point Average a.

When computing the weighted grade point average under this policy, courses to be used in calculating the weighted grade point average (G.P.A.) will include all courses in English (except Newspaper Production, Yearbook Production, Photojournalism, and Humanities), Foreign Language, Mathematics (except Computer Science), Science, Social Studies, and all Advanced Placement Courses.

b.

Sufficient courses in these or other departments, selected on the basis of decreasing earned weight, must be included to meet the following minimums at each semester: Student Grade Level 11 - Semester 1 11 - Semester 2 12 - Semester 1 12 - Semester 2

3.

Courses Included 22 25 29 32

c.

Additional courses taken in any other areas (including the exceptions in English and Mathematics) will be included in the calculation if their inclusion improves the weighted grade point average.

d.

Drivers Education, Physical Education and pass/fail courses are excluded for the weighted grade point average calculation.

Rank in Class Rank in class shall be calculated on both weighted and unweighted grade point averages and both ranks will appear on the transcript. The weighted rank will be used to determine class valedictorian and salutatorian.

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Rank in Class for Early Graduation Students who graduate early will retain, for the permanent records, the rank-in-class computed for their grade level at the time of their graduation. Those students who complete their work early will not be included in the ranking when their class graduates.

5.

Rank in Class for Transfer Courses a.

"Transfer Courses" are defined as any courses taken outside of District 219 for which credit can be accepted. Class ranks will be based only on courses taken in District 219. Students must attend school full time (300 minute day) in District 219 for at least four (4) semesters in order to qualify for the valedictorian or salutatorian position.

b.

Course titles, grades and credits for transfer courses shall appear on the transcript. However, no quality points (i.e., grade weight) shall be assigned to these courses which would be calculated in the weighted grade point average. The exception shall be special education students placed through a Multidisciplinary Conference decision at an attendance center outside of District 219. These students' courses shall be transferred to District 219 along with quality points which shall be calculated in the weighted grade point average.

CROSS REF.: 7:40 (Nonpublic School Students) ADOPTED:

April 29, 2002

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Instruction Credit For Proficiency Students wishing to take proficiency examinations shall submit a parental permission form and contact the high school guidance counselor at least one month before the scheduled test date. The Building Principal will notify all eligible students of the date or dates of the tests.

Drivers Education The Administration may develop and administer proficiency examinations for the practice driving part of the driver education course. Students are eligible to take such examinations any time after completing 3 hours of practice driving under direct, individual instruction. Students successfully completing the proficiency examination will receive course credit. No letter grade will be given for purposes of the student's cumulative grade point average.

Consumer Education The District administers an annual consumer education proficiency test developed by the State Board of Education to students in grades 9 through 12 who elect to take it. Any student achieving a score above the minimum score established by the State Board of Education shall be excused from the consumer education curriculum. Other Proficiency Testing Proficiency testing may be used to determine eligible credit for other subjects whenever students enter from non-graded schools, non-recognized or non-accredited schools, or were in a homeschooling program. LEGAL REF.:

105 ILCS 5/10-22.10,5/10-22.43, 5/10-22.43a, 5/27-12.1, and 27-24.3 and 5/2724.4.

CROSS REF.:

6:280 (grading and promotion), 6:300 (graduation requirements), 6:310 (credit for alternative courses and programs, and course substitutions), 7:40 (nonpublic school students, including parochial and home-schooled students)

ADOPTED:

August 24, 2000

POLICY CHANGES: FIRST READING October 27, 2008 Board meeting All recommended changes have been reviewed and approved by the Policy Committee, relevant staff members, and (where needed) the district attorney. Section 6 (Instruction) Number 6:244

Name Non-School-Sponsored Study and Educational Travel Tours

Proposed Change Title change from Chief Operating Officer to Assistant Superintendent for Business Services.

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Instruction Non School-Sponsored Study and Educational Travel Tours Non school-sponsored study and educational travel tours are educational trips that are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the board. The District assumes no liability or responsibility for the conduct or itinerary. An agent sponsoring a trip must have approval to advertise in District schools. The Building Principal shall appoint a committee to review proposed tours. To be eligible to be advertised, a tour must have a proposal that specifies: a) b) c) d) e) f)

Full costs to the students involved and a cost comparison to similar tours. Travel and lodging arrangements. The educational emphasis of the tour. Evidence of liability coverage for tour participants. The time and dates in the tour itinerary The type of carrier.

The agent sponsoring the tour must submit a letter to the District that relieves the district of any liability or responsibility and provides sufficient liability coverage as determined by the Chief Operating OfficerAssistant Superintendent for Business Services. Tours must also provide a variety of meaningful experiences, and, if a foreign tour, must have a balance of American and foreign instructors. The Building Principal’s committee shall review and authorize any tour advertisements to be distributed in the District. Content shall be restricted by the same criteria found in Board Policy 8:25, Distribution and Display of Community Flyers and Posters. The Board of Education may make final determination on a proposed tour. A disclaimer shall accompany any advertisement stating that the district is not sponsoring the tour. Any school employee who has any interest or involvement with the tour shall make a full and public disclosure of his/her monetary or other interest or involvement with the trip our tour. The study-travel organization or accrediting agency will prepare a report of the trip upon return, if requested. ADOPTED:

August 25, 2005

Niles Township High Schools Superintendent’s Office 7700 Gross Point Road – Skokie, IL 60077 Phone: 847-626-3960 Fax: 847-626-3075

Memo To:

Board of Education

From:

Dr. Nanciann Gatta

Date:

October 22, 2008

Re:

2009-2010 School Calendar

Following is a proposed school calendar for next year. We were concerned about spring break 2010 and polled the North Shore Superintendents for what week their high schools were taking for spring break. The majority responded with the week contained in the attached calendar. This calendar was also reviewed with the Niles Township Superintendents’ Association to ensure that the feeder schools use the same basic calendar. Also note that the school year contains an additional day, making 178 attendance days which is part of the new NTFT agreement. If you all agree, this calendar can be approved. Or, changes can be made and this will be brought to the November meeting for approval.

MOTION: I move that the Board of Education approve the proposed 2009-10 school calendar.

2009-2010 SCHOOL CALENDAR DRAFT

2009-10 draft.xls

Codes: X = attendance day; XHI, XHPT, XID, XDS, XHS, XHSW, XHIH, XHPH = half attendance day; XH = holiday attendance waiver; FPT, FPTH, WFPT = full day parent teacher conference; FI, WFI, FIH = teacher inservice; PI, TI, TIH = parent/teacher institute; ED

Jul-09 Sun

Aug-09 Mon

Tue

Sun

Sep-09

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1

2

3

Sun

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

6

5

6

7

8

9

10

4 HOL 11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

13

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

20

26

27

28

29

30

31

24 FI 30 31 X Aug Attend:

25 X

26 X

27 X

28 X

29

27

July Attend:

Accum

0

23

0

Oct-09 Sun

4 11 18 25

5 X 12 HOL 19 X 26 X

Oct Attend:

Tue

6 X 13 X 20 X 27 X

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

2 X 9 X 16 X 23 X 30 X

3

1

10

8

17

15

24

22

3 FI 10 X 17 X 24 X

4 X 11 HOL 18 X 25 NIA

5 X 12 X 19 X 26 HOL

6 X 13 X 20 X 27 NIA

31

29

2 X 9 X 16 X 23 X 30 X

7

7 X 14 X 21 X 28 X

1 X 8 X 15 X 22 X 29 X

Accum

Nov Attend:

46

3 10 17 24

4 X 11 X 18 HOL 25 X

Tue

5 X 12 X 19 X 26 X

Wed

6 X 13 X 20 X 27 X

Thur

Fri

Sat

2

7 X 14 X 21 X 28 X

1 HOL 8 X 15 X 22 NIA 29 X

Sun

9

7

16

14

23

21

30

28

Sun

14

6

21

13

28

20 27

Accum

16

Thu

Fri

Sat

3 X 10 X 17 X 24 X

4 X 11 X 18 X 25 X

5

7 HOL 14 X 21 X 28 NIA

2 X 9 X 16 X 23 X 30 X

Accum

20

12 19 26

25

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

2 X 9 X 16 X 23 NIA 30 NIA

3 X 10 X 17 X 24 NIA 31 NIA

4 X 11 X 18 X 25 HOL

5

7 X 14 X 21 NIA 28 NIA

1 X 8 X 15 X 22 NIA 29 NIA

Dec Attend: 14

62

Feb-10 Mon

Wed

1 X 8 X 15 X 22 X 29 X

Dec-09

Thur

21

Tue

Sep Attend:

5

Wed

Jan-10 Sun

Accum

5

Nov-09 Mon

Mon

1

Accum

12 19 26

76

Mar-10 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 X 8 X 15 HOL 22 X

2 X 9 X 16 X 23 X

3 X 10 X 17 X 24 X

4 X 11 X 18 X 25 X

5 X 12 X 19 X 26 FI

6

Sun

13

7

20

14

27

21 28

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 HOL 8 X 15 x 22 X 29 NIA

2 X 9 X 16 X 23 X 30 NIA

3 X 10 X 17 X 24 X 31 NIA

4 X 11 X 18 X 25 X

5 X 12 X 19 X 26 X

6 13 20 27

31 Jan Attend:

Accum

18

Feb Attend:

94

Apr-10 Sun

4 11 18 25

Accum

18

Mar Attend:

112

May-10 Mon

5 X 12 X 19 X 26 X

Apr Attend:

Tue

6 X 13 X 20 X 27 X

20

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

2 NIA 9 X 16 X 23 X 30 X

3

7 X 14 X 21 X 28 X

1 NIA 8 X 15 X 22 X 29 X

Accum

151

10 17 24

Sun

131

Jun-10 Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

1 X 8 X 15 ED 22

2 X 9 X 16 ED 23

3 X 10 ED 17

4 X 11 ED 18

5

19

24

25

26

29

30

1 2

Accum

19

3 4 X X 9 10 11 X X 16 17 18 X X 23 24 25 X X 30 31 HOL May Attend: 20

5 X 12 X 19 X 26 X

6 X 13 X 20 X 27 X

Accum

7 X 14 X 21 X 28 X

171

8

6

15

13

22

20

7 X 14 ED 21

29

27

28

Jun Attend:

7

Accum

12

178

Notes: Rosh Hashana, Saturday, 9/19/09, Yom Kippur, Monday 9/28/09, Day off between semesters Firday, 1/22/10, Passover, Tuesday, DRAFT 10/22/2008 3/3/10, Good Friday, 4/2/10. Attendance days - 1st semester - 89, 2nd - 89.

NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #219 FINANCIAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. BOND & INTEREST TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA SITE & CONSTRUCTION WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS

*BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $26,744,997 $8,204,881 $5,680,764 $4,080,426 $3,486,579 $10,519,481 $20,164,419 $8,138,619 $3,504,155

YEAR TO DATE REVENUE $3,262,036 $322,933 $131,404 $131,699 $53,233 $103,361 $218,552 $146,834 $58,395

YEAR TO DATE EXPENDITURES ($12,807,332) ($4,095,327) ($1,089) ($316,839) ($547,333) $0 $0 ($792,496) ($637,830)

ENDING FUND BALANCE $17,199,701 $4,432,487 $5,811,079 $3,895,286 $2,992,479 $10,622,842 $20,382,971 $7,492,957 $2,924,720

PURCHASE ORDERS OUTSTANDING $3,299,656 $3,960,198 $0 $2,831,566 $0 $0 $0 $1,919,403 $125,248

$90,524,321

$4,428,447

($19,198,246)

$75,754,522

$12,136,071

*Unaudited

FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. BOND & INTEREST TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA SITE & CONSTRUCTION WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS

FUND EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS & MAINT. BOND & INTEREST TRANSPORTATION IMRF/FICA SITE & CONSTRUCTION WORKING CASH TORT/LIABILITY LIFE SAFETY TOTAL ALL FUNDS

CASH & INVESTMENTS $17,190,520 $4,432,487 $5,811,079 $3,895,286 $2,992,479 $10,622,842 $20,382,971 $7,492,957 $2,924,720

OTHER ASSETS $61,116 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

LIABILITIES ($51,935) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

FUND BALANCE $17,199,701 $4,432,487 $5,811,079 $3,895,286 $2,992,479 $10,622,842 $20,382,971 $7,492,957 $2,924,720

$75,745,341

$61,116

($51,935)

$75,754,522

FY 09 ANNUAL BUDGET (INCLUDES OPERATING TRANSFERS) REVENUE EXPENDITURES $94,999,581 $82,019,039 $13,272,436 $13,805,616 $6,261,557 $5,865,256 $4,649,947 $4,683,795 $2,476,882 $2,807,311 $445,000 $2,590,000 $3,109,538 $860,000 $3,938,580 $3,540,728 $677,386 $1,320,000 $129,830,907

$117,491,745

MONTH MONTH MONTH TO DATE TO DATE TO DATE REVENUE EXPENDITURES PO'S CREATED ($512,524) $6,502,919 $2,410,293 $178,148 $1,753,092 $288,616 $83,582 $1,089 $0 ($702,121) ($3,628) $2,453,539 $27,883 $239,246 $0 $34,409 $0 $0 $83,512 $0 $0 $85,655 $518,658 ($1,354) $30,235 $256,180 $51,099 ($691,221)

$9,267,556

$5,202,193

NILES TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS - DISTRICT #219 REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND FUND BALANCES 7/1/2008 - 9/30/2008

$28,000,000 $26,000,000 BEG. FUND BALANCE

$24,000,000

YTD REVENUE

$22,000,000 $20,000,000

YTD EXPENDITURES

$18,000,000

ENDING FUND BALANCE

$16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES October 27, 2008 Board Meeting These procedures are presented for your review. As always we are eager to have your input, as these procedures are designed by administration to implement the Board’s adopted policies. Section 4 (Operational Services) Number

4:110-AP1

Name

Transportation Services Provided

Proposed Change

A new row has been added for National Competitions with funding allocations under the allowable sources of funding for transportation chart. The Committee added, “after petitioning the Board” to follow, Up to 30% per student cost if funding is requested from the District. Activity Funds/Student Fees have been split into their own individual column.

Section 6 (Instruction) Number 6:190-AP4 6:190-E2

Name Student Group Trips Proposed Overnight Trip (Board Approval Form)

6:190-E3

Proposed Overnight Trip Worksheet

6:280-AP3

Grading

Proposed Change Same as 4:110-AP1 (above). The middle portion of this form, which refers to the trip cost, was moved to 6:190-E3 (below) making this form for information only regarding the proposed trip. This rewritten form will be used in conjunction with form 6:190-E2 and details the cost breakdown for the proposed trip. The Committee added: • The definition of “sponsor” • Appropriate # of sponsors must align with: venue, event and need for student supervision Total student cost and per student cost This procedure was reviewed at the October 6th Board Mtg. It is being brought back with revisions which cover additional test(s) and clarifying our expectation that the same course will have the same grading scale.

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Operational Services Administrative Procedure: Transportation Services Provided Requests for Bus Transportation A student’s parent(s)/ guardian(s) may file a petition with the School Board requesting transportation due to the existence of a serious safety hazard. Upon receipt of a petition from a parent/guardian, the Transportation Coordinator will conduct a safety study in accordance with Illinois State Law (Section 29-3 of the School Code). Bus Routes The Transportation Coordinator shall publish bus routes in community newspapers before the beginning of each school year. The bus routes shall also be included in the summer mailing to parents. Bus Fees: The Chief Operating OfficerAssistant Superintendent for Business Services annually recommends to the Board of Education a bus fee for students living within 1 1/2 miles. Paying riders who enroll after the opening of the school year shall be charged by semester. Fees will not be refunded. Non-Public School Students Non-public school students who live in the district may use the district’s transportation along established routes. Those living less than one and one-half miles from school shall be charged the same annual per pupil charge established by the Board of Education for students attending the district schools. Students living more than one and one-half miles from school may use the district’s transportation free of charge. Activity Transportation All requests for transportation services must come through the Business OfficeSecurity Office, where final approval is given and arrangements are made. Staff members may not rent or otherwise arrange for the use of vehicles to transport students on activity trips. Budgeted funds (including grant money) may only be used to cover transportation costs for some types of activity travel. For other events and where budgeted funds are insufficient to cover allowable costs, transportation costs must be charged back to students or to an activity fund. The Business Office will return student transportation money to the appropriate building budget. The following chart shows allowable sources of funding for transportation costs:

Niles Township High School District 219

TYPE OF EVENT IHSA sponsored contests and other events Trips for other statewide student organizations incorporated in IL. Trips for other student groups Community and metropolitan area appearances and meetings in which students represent the school or district Field trips (associated with a course) Out-of-state-trips (for any group) that are overnight Summer trips (unless sponsored by state association) National Competitions

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SCHOOL/ DISTRICT FUNDS

ACTIVITY FUNDS

STUDENT FEES

Up to 100%

If needed

If needed

Up to 100%

If needed

If needed

0% 100%

100% If needed

100% If needed

Amount not covered by student fee (set by Superintendent) 0%

If budget and fees If budget and are insufficient fees are insufficient 100% 100%

0%

100%

100%

100% *sponsor cost

If needed

All remaining costs

Up to: 30% per student cost, after petitioning the Board *Sponsor is defined as the individual or designee who is receiving the stipend for the club/activity. The appropriate number of sponsors must align with: venue, event and need for student supervision. The Chief Operating OfficerAssistant Superintendent for Business Services is authorized to make final decisions about who is responsible for transportation costs. Size of Van Students may be transported in a van which holds up to 11 persons, plus the driver. Board Review: July 10, 2006

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Instruction Administrative Procedures - Student Group Trips Student group trips are school approved student trips that are associated with extra-curricular, cocurricular, or special interest group activities, as defined in 6:190-AP1. They are usually scheduled when school is not in session, and may include overnight trips. No student may participate in a student group trip without submitting the appropriate form (6:190-E1), signed by the legal guardian and student. Supervision 1. The Principal will assure adequate supervision of all student group trips by staff members and other adults. 2. The sponsoring administrator will approve and train all trip supervisors and chaperones. 3. Supervisors and chaperones will make every reasonable effort to secure the safety and welfare of group trip participants en route, during stopover, and during activities. Approval for a Student Group Trip Before a teacher may promote, organize, or fund-raise for a student group trip, he or she must receive approval from the supervising administrator. Trips must have a clearly defined purpose that is tied to the Board goals, program outcomes, School Improvement Plan targets, and other related benefits to students. The Chief Operating OfficerAssistant Superintendent for Business Services or designee shall approve all negotiations and conclude all contracts with travel agencies or agents. If the trip is overnight, Form 6:190-E2 and 6:190-E3 must also be prepared and approved by the Board of Education prior to the trip. Financing Budgeted funds (including grant money) may only be used to cover some types of activity travel, including transportation. Students participating in a Student Group Trip may be charged a uniform fee for expenses not covered by budgeted funds or activity funds. The supervising administrator will review and approve this fee. The basic trip cost for chaperones will be provided by complimentary trip packages, district funds, activity account funds, parent group donations, fund-raising, personal contribution or by a combination of the above. The following chart shows allowable sources of funding for trip costs:

TYPE OF EVENT IHSA sponsored contests and other events Trips for other statewide student organizations incorporated in IL. Trips for other student groups

SCHOOL/ DISTRICT FUNDS

ACTIVITY FUNDS

STUDENT FEES

Up to 100%

If needed

If needed

Up to 100%

If needed

If needed

0%

100%

100%

SCHOOL/

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TYPE OF EVENT Community and metropolitan area appearances and meetings in which students represent the school or district Field trips (associated with a course) Out-of-state-trips (for any group) that are overnight Summer trips (unless sponsored by state association) National Competitions

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DISTRICT FUNDS

ACTIVITY FUNDS

STUDENT FEES

100%

If needed

If needed

Amount not covered by student fee (set by Superintendent) 0%

If budget and fees If budget and fees are insufficient are insufficient 100%

100%

0%

100%

100%

100% *sponsor cost

If needed

All remaining costs

Up to: 30% per student cost, after petitioning the Board *Sponsor is defined as the individual or designee who is receiving the stipend for the club/activity. The appropriate number of sponsors must align with: venue, event and need for student supervision. The building bookkeeper will take custody of all money collected from students. The Business Office will post student money to the appropriate building budget account. The supervising administrator will authorize payment of all trip expenses. Liability Coverage A quote application form, available from the Business Office, must be filled out for each school sponsored trip that involves travel to another country. This form must be submitted prior to trip departure. The administrator in charge will assure that all trip providers submit proof of insurance and will maintain all records of insurance in the file on each trip.

Board Review: July 10, 2006

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Instruction Exhibit: Proposed Overnight Trip (Board Approval Form) PROPOSED OVERNIGHT TRIP (Form must by typed)

Date Initiated:

Board of Education meeting date: (to be filled in by Superintendent or designee)

More detailed information on fund-raising, activities, chaperones, and detailed itineraries are included on Board Exhibit 6:190-E3. Numbers of participants and cost will be approximate until Board approval is received and information distributed to students. All overnight trips must attach a detailed itinerary and related contracts, exhibits etc. School:

Sponsor:

Trip name:

Activity/class:

Dates:

Days out of school:

Mode(s) of transportation: Overnight accommodations: Destinations (city/state/country):

Number of students: Total cost of the trip*: (must equal total on 6:190-E3) School/district budget:

Number of chaperones: $

These costs will be paid from the following sources:

$

Activity funds:

$

Students:

$

Purpose of trip (specifically address how this trip will increased the academic achievement of every student):

Related program outcomes or School Improvement Plan targets to be met by the trip:

Other benefits to students: SIGNATURES: Sponsor / Date

Director / Date

Principal / Date

Assistant Superintendent of C&I / Date

* Include indirect costs such as substitutes, as well as direct costs. Board Review:

December 12, 2005

Niles Township High School District 219

CURRENT

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Instruction Exhibit: Proposed Overnight Trip Worksheet (Form must be typed) Rationale:

Expenses

Detailed Description

Total Cost

Student Registration / Fees Chaperone Registration / Fees Lodging Food Transportation District cost for Substitute(s) / Teacher(s)

Total Cost of Trip Minus Student Registration / Fees Minus Chaperone Registration / Fees Minus Activity / Fundraising

Total Cost to District

$ -$ -$ -$ $

(must equal total on 6:190-E2)

Budget Code #: Activity Account Name: All over night trips must attach a detailed itinerary

($ ($

per student) per chaperone)

REWRITTEN

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Instruction Exhibit: Proposed Overnight Trip Worksheet (Form must be typed) Official request for funding will be made in open session of the Board of Education meeting during New Business. The Director must be available to answer questions pertinent to the field trip being presented to the Board. The Board’s decision will be based upon the following information (form must be typed):

Is this a National Competition:

Yes

Total dollar amount requested:

$

District Funds Requested: Yes

No

*Sponsor $

No

Student $ (Per Board Procedure 6:190-AP4)

*Sponsor is defined as the individual or designee who is receiving the stipend for the club/activity. The appropriate number of sponsors must align with: venue, event and need for student supervision.

Total cost of the trip:

$

Total Student Cost:

$

Per Student Cost: $

These costs will be paid from the following sources: School/Dist. Funds $ Activity Funds: $

Expenses

Total Student Contribution: $

Detailed Description

Total Cost

Student Registration / Fees Sponsor(s) Registration / Fees Lodging Food Transportation District cost for Substitute(s) / Teacher(s) Other

Total $ Budget Code #’s: Activity Account Name(s):

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Instruction Administrative Procedures: Grading Student academic achievement is assessed in terms of the attainment of measurable specific skills and content-area knowledge, as determined by each department’s set of standards for instruction and curriculum. Grading will not be used for disciplinary purposes. Student academic achievement is reported by the use of the following letter grades: Grade

Meaning of Grade

Count in GPA?

May Be Repeated?

A B C

high achievement above average achievement average achievement

yes yes yes

D F P F* WF WP Inc AU R

below average achievement failing passing in a pass/fail course failing in a pass/fail course withdrawn failing withdrawn passing incomplete audit indicates grade of course repeated

yes yes no no yes no no no no

no no only in extraordinary circumstances yes yes no yes yes yes N/A yes only one repeat is allowed, unless it is a graduation requirement, if the prior grade is C, D, F, F*WF

Curriculum Guide and Common Assessment: Beginning in the 2009-10 school year, all departments will review the curriculum guide and develop a common final assessment for each course (if one does not exist). Each course will have a District-wide core curriculum guide and complementing common final exam assessment, and which will be administered each semester, beginning in the 2009-2010 school year with all courses meeting this requirement by the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Final examinationsThese assessments will be administered during the specified final exam days at the end of each semester. Weight of Final Exams in Computing Students’ Final Course Grade: The same grading scales and percentages of the District-wide common final examinations will be implemented for all like courses. The final exam will count between 15 and 25 percent of a student’s final course grade. *Note implementation timeline above.Each course must have a final exam that counts for between 15 and 25 percent of the final course grade. The same grading scales and percentages for final exams will be implemented for all like courses. The common final assessment in any course may count for the entire final exam grade, or, if used in conjunction with a teacher-generated final exam, it must count for at least 10 percent of the final course grade. The teacher-generated final will then count between 5 and 15 percent of the final course grade. *Note implementation timeline above. Incomplete Grade: Teachers may allow students to earn an incomplete grade for the marking period in the case of extended illness or other extraordinary emergency that prevents a student

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from meeting all the requirements of the course within the established time frame. The teacher who issued the incomplete grade determines the deadline for accepting the student’s missed assignment(s). The deadline established by the teacher must be within the first 30 school days of the following marking period. Failure by the student to adhere to the teachers deadline will automatically result in the incomplete grade being changed to a failing grade. Audit Option: The audit option allows students to explore an area of study without the pressure of receiving a grade that impacts grade point average. (Only a grade of "AU" will appear on the transcript.) The student must attend the class for at least as many sessions as required for a regular grade for the "AU" designation to be recorded on his/her transcript. 1. Current students who wish to audit a course must make the request within the first two (2) weeks of the semester, using the Audit Option Request Form (6:280-E2). 2. Current students may register for an audit only when there are available seats in the course at the time of the request. 3. Current students may not change an audit grade to a letter grade after the audit request is approved. 4. Transfer students may be given audit status in one or more courses for the initial semester of enrollment (See 7:50-AP2). 5. Transfer students who earn the equivalent grade of A, B, or C by the end of the initial semester may have the audit grade changed to a letter grade carrying credit, with the approval of the teacher and the Director of Instruction (See 7:50-AP2). Board Review: October 6, 2008