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School Board Niles Township District 219, Cook County, Illinois MINUTES Regular Board Meeting, Monday, June 7, 2004
The meeting was held in the Board Room of the District Office Building, 7700 Gross Point Road, Skokie, Illinois. I.
Call to Order and Roll Call Board President Robert Silverman called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. Board members present at Roll Call: Michael Burnett, Sheri Doniger, Jeffrey Greenspan, Ruth Klint, Tim Knudsen, Robert Silverman, Lynda Gault Smith.
II.
Executive Session It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KNUDSEN to recess into closed session to discuss matters relating to litigation, negotiations, and the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. The Board recessed into closed session at 6:40 p.m. At 7:50 p.m. it was moved by GAULT SMITH and seconded by BURNETT to return to open session of the Regular Board Meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.
III.
Recall to Order of Open Session Mr. Silverman recalled the meeting to order at 7:55 p.m. The pledge was recited.
IV.
Changes / Additions to the Agenda Mr. Silverman stated that added to the consent agenda was a personnel handout.
V.
Audience to Visitors Susan Duffy, 4308 Chase, Lincolnwood, spoke on thefts that have occurred to students’ cars at Niles West. Mr. Greenspan said this was discussed at the Facilities Meeting and increasing patrols and adding security cameras was discussed. Mrs. Duffy said she was concerned about the safety of students. The
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person who was arrested did 13 of the 14 break-ins that occurred at the school since October. Francine Shulman, 5012 Jerome, Skokie, spoke regarding her appreciation of the security staff in removing her from the building. Steve Rukin, 4529 Columbia, Lincolnwood questioned whether the new drama director has free reign in selecting people that will work with him and in play selections. Mr. Silverman said any personnel hires or stipend positions are approved by the Board. Mrs. Vogler said play selections have not been discussed as yet, but are historically made by the drama teacher and Director of Fine Arts.
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Student Representative Comments Eleanor Itzkow, the new president of Student Senate, informed the Board of events at Niles West.
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Community Representative Comments No one asked to speak.
VIII.
Approval of Consent Agenda It was moved by BURNETT and seconded by KNUDSEN to accept the amended consent agenda. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Included in the consent agenda: − Monthly Bills and Payroll in the amount of $4,994,528.17. − Personnel − Approve the employment of the following certified staff for the 2004-2005 school year effective 8/23/04: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
Bellwoar, Paul Bogart, Frances Dabelow, Carrie Freeman, Sheree Jackson, Kristen Stevens, Christine Turner, Dennis Weimer, Matthew
English Teacher – West- MA, Step 1 English Teacher-North MA, Step 1 Drama/English Teacher-West MA, Step 8 Family Consumer Science – West BA+15, Step 8 English Teacher – West MA, Step 3 Math – North BA, Step 2 Spanish – West BA, Step 8 Social Studies – West MA, Step 1
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
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Approve the dismissal of Susan Schmitz, Sign Language Interpreter One-toOne Aide due to dissolution of her assignment effective June 11, 2004.:
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Approve the following stipend position for the 2004-2005 school year: NAME POSITION/LOCATION Wulfrum, Frederick Assistant Golf Coach – Niles North
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Approve the leave of absence requests for the following staff for the 2004-05 school year: NAME
POSITION/LOCATION
FTE
TYPE OF LEAVE
McKenna, Lisa Moscovitch, Natalie Schnite, Karian
Science Teacher – North Math Teacher-West AAC Aide – North
1.0 .20 .50
Parental Leave – Unpaid Parental-Unpaid Continued Education Unpaid
− Minutes of 5/17/04 Meeting, open & closed sessions. − Student Trips
For 25 North wrestlers to attend the University of Illinois Technique Wrestling Camp in Champaign on June 13-17, 2004 at no cost to the District.
For 20-30 North girls basketball members to attend a team camp in Valparaiso, Indiana on June 25-27, 2004 at no cost to the District.
For 14 North wrestlers to attend the University of Illinois Team Wrestling Camp in Champaign on June 27-July 1, 2004 at no cost to the District.
− North Cook Young Adult Academy 2004-05 Contractual Agreement for 27 students at a contract cost of $160,417.26. Additional services will be $31.12 per diem or $1,472.58 per student. − Ombudsman Program Agreement for 2004-05 for 3-70 slots at $4,040 per slot for a total cost of not more than $282,800. − Textbook Adoptions of $41,632. − Business Associate Agreement between Niles Township High Schools, Scariano, Himes and Petrarca, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. − Kraft Tax Appeal Settlement Agreement with District 67.
IX.
Superintendent’s Report Mr. Codell said graduations will take place this week. The latest newsletter has been placed online rather than having the expense of mailing to every home. Many news stories on our students have been in the media. Principals’ Report Brad Swanson said prom was very successful. There will be an end of the year luncheon on Thursday. The Relay for Life event will take place Friday at
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West. The dance marathon was the end to a month long fundraising event that collected $23,000 for Bear Necessities. Dale Vogler said graduation is tomorrow and they will have a summer send off for students.
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Board Members’ Comments Mr. Knudsen asked that a discussion take place on the District’s spending vs actual financial performance for FY04. This will be discussed at the June 28 Board meeting when the FY05 preliminary budget is presented, and a finance meeting will be scheduled if all areas are not covered at that meeting. Mrs. Klint asked for suggestions on how to notify parents of updates to the District website. Guy Ballard said the summer reading list may draw people to the site. Mr. Silverman said he attended the Molloy graduation and it was a very moving event.
XI.
Board Committee and Other Reports Facilities Committee Mr. Greenspan said a meeting was held earlier today in which it was asked to prioritize projects to meet state code and discussed renting of facilities in off hours to generate funds.
XII.
Business Payments to Contractors It was moved by BURNETT and seconded by GREENSPAN to authorize payments for various contractors included in Pay Request #51 totaling $300,700.71. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Included for payment are the following: Payment #38 to IHC Group for Contract Order Delivery Services in the amount of $49,440.05. Payment #38 to IHC Group for Material Procurement Services in the amount of $251,260.66. Page 4 of 8
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Change Order #2 – ENEngineering It was moved by GREENSPAN and seconded by BURNETT to approve Change Order Request #2 for ENEngineering in the amount of $2,061.10. Mr. Knudsen said he wants to clarify that Siemens authorized this work and they should pay for rectifying this problem. Chuck Polich said that Nicor authorized this work and did not tell IHC. Nicor gave the information to Siemens when they should have told IHC. Mr. Silverman asked that this payment be made and to seek remedy from Nicor. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. It was moved by SILVERMAN and seconded by BURNETT that the administration write a letter to Nicor seeking remedy. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Recognition of Joyce Sweeney Neil Codell said the plaque design is submitted for Board approval. Michael Burnett said the word ‘dedicate’ makes it the same as naming a facility. Mr. Silverman said the Board directed the administration to come up with wording and that is what is before us tonight. Rita Mahan said she has done everything the Board has asked for regarding research and work on this recognition plaque. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by GAULT SMITH to approve a plaque honoring Joyce Sweeney and to have this plaque placed outside of the Niles North Health Center. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. School Improvement Reports Mr. Greenspan questioned Pupil Services and North for not addressing issues on college placement of where students are attending college and if they are attending two or four year schools. Mark Wilson explained that the community
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demographic population has changed. He said they do not have reasons why students choose a two year school versus a four year school. Mr. Wilson further said the process of providing students information about college starts in their freshman year. A new process that will be added by the counselors is to fill out a form every time they talk to a student or parent regarding attending college. Mr. Wilson will also provide the Board with information about what schools graduates are attending, where they applied, where they were accepted, and financial packages offered. Mr. Burnett said we should focus not only on the high achievers but the students who may choose a two year college over not attending school. Dr. Doniger said it is a triangle involving parents, students, and the school. She said she feels the school is currently doing a good job to assist getting students in college. The parents and students need to bear some responsibility. Neil Codell asked Mark Wilson to discuss this issue with Paula Miller and the counselors. It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to approve the school improvement reports for Niles North and Niles West for 2004-05. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. Abstain Greenspan The motion carried.
Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal Gerry Yeggy said the District went to being self-insured three years ago and it has saved the District considerable money. He suggests the Board approve continuing this process. It was moved by GAULT SMITH and seconded by BURNETT to approve the excess workers’ compensation coverage through Midwest Casualty and Safety National Casualty Companies at a cost of $23,214 for fiscal year 2004-05. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.
Property Casualty Liability Insurance Renewal Mr. Yeggy explained that the District is self insured. The CLIC cooperative does research on the best coverage before selecting a company.
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It was moved by DONIGER and seconded by KLINT to pay the premium of $282,148 to the CLIC cooperative for the Property Casualty Liability Insurance coverage for the 2004-05 school year. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.
Policy Changes – 2nd Reading It was moved by GAULT SMITH and seconded by BURNETT to approve policies up for second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. Policies approved for changes are as follows: 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest 2:105 Ethics and Gift Ban 2:200 Types of School Board Meetings 4:110 Transportation 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees 4:170 Safety 5:120 Ethics 5:130 Limitations on Accepting Gifts 5:190 Teacher Qualifications 6:120 Special Education 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights 7:340 Students Records 8:20 Community Use of Facilities
Student Handbook Changes 2004-05 It was moved by GAULT SMITH and seconded by DONIGER to accept the recommendations for changes to the 2004-05 Niles North and Niles West Student Handbooks. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried.
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XIII.
Old Business There was no old business discussed.
XIV.
New Business There was no new business discussed.
XV.
Audience to Visitors (on items related to district business) No one asked to speak.
XVI.
Correspondence and FOIA Requests There was no correspondence or FOIA requests.
XVII. Information Items There were no information items.
XVIII. Adjournment It was moved by BURNETT and seconded by KNUDSEN to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. Voting Aye: Burnett, Doniger, Greenspan, Klint, Knudsen, Silverman, Gault Smith. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
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MINUTES APPROVED JUNE 28, 2004.
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