May 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND VISITOR PARTICIPATION
In an effort to keep Board meetings to a reasonable length, we ask visitors to make all statements regarding agenda items or other issues at this time. |
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II. COMMUNICATIONS
Description:
We have two pieces of information to share with the Board this evening. One is the recognition received from NSSEO in regards to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at MacArthur. The second is the invite to the Young Athletes program that will occur on May 23.
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II.A. NSSEO Recognition for Partnership with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Description:
The District was recently honored by NSSEO with a Shining Star Partnership Award. The District has worked closely with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program, which has been housed at MacArthur since 2009. Mr. Steve Lee was acknowledged for his efforts to facilitate full inclusion of the deaf and hard of hearing students.
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II.B. Special Olympics Illinois Young Athletes Program
Description:
Chris Sroka has invited Board Members who are available to attend the Young Athletes program on May 23 at Eisenhower. Details regarding time are in the letter.
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III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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III.A. Building and Sites
Description:
Jim will report.
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III.B. I.A.S.B./ED-RED
Description:
Carol will report.
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III.C. Policy
Description:
Kevin will report.
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III.D. School/Community Relations
Description:
Martha will report.
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III.E. N.S.S.E.O.
Description:
Carol will report.
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III.F. Finance
Description:
Jeff will report.
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III.G. Negotiations
Description:
No report.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
The approval of insurance rates and benefits are included in the Consent Agenda. These rates are set annually by our insurance cooperative EBC.
The policy items are also in the Consent Agenda for approval. These were discussed at the last Board meeting. No additional questions have been raised. I move to approve the consent agenda as presented. |
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IV.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2016
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IV.B. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of April 13, 2016
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IV.C. Approval of Personnel Report
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IV.D. Approval of Employee Insurance Benefits, Premiums, and Cost to Employees
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IV.E. Second Reading/Adoption of Revised/New Board Policies
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IV.E.1. 6:130 Instruction to Gifted
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IV.E.2. 7:150 Student Police Interviews
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IV.E.3. 7:190 Student Behavior
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IV.E.4. 7:200 Student Suspensions
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IV.E.5. 7:210 Student Expulsions
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IV.E.6. 7:240 Student Extracurricular Code
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IV.E.7. 7:305 Student Concussions
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V. FINANCIAL REPORT
Description:
I move to approve the Financial Report as presented.
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V.A. Approval of Financial Report
Description:
Jim Bednar has been reviewing the bills.
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VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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VI.A. Approval of SEIU Local No. 73 and Prospect Heights School District 23 Labor Contract and Working Agreement (Action)
Description:
The contract was unanimously ratified by the local SEIU membership. Nick Carone, SEIU representative and Marcus Sabo, local SEIU union steward, will be in attendance. Mari-Lynn will say a few words. Micheal's memo provides highlights of the contract.
I move to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Custodian Unit represented by SEIU Local 73 and the Board of Education as presented for 2016 - 2020. |
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VI.B. Resolution to Approve the NSSEO Fiscal Year 2017 Budget (Action)
Description:
The NSSEO budget was reviewed at the Board meeting in April. There have been no additional questions. Carol will take our directed vote to the NSSEO June Board meeting.
I move to approve the NSSEO budget for fiscal year 2017 as presented. |
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VI.C. Approval of Lunch Fee Increase for 2016 -2017 (Action)
Description:
We need to raise our lunch fees to meet the Paid Lunch Equity Rules set by the National School Lunch Program. The final increase shall be
calculated and assigned based upon final calculations of the District 25 Food Service management team
for the District.
I move to approve an increase not to exceed $0.25 per lunch for District 23 lunch prices for the 2016-17 school year.
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VI.D. Approval of iPad lease (Action)
Description:
On March 9, 2016 the Board of Education approved moving forward with the implementation of the 1:1
technology plan for Sullivan School. The Curriculum and Information Technology Departments
have recommended the same lease-purchase type of agreement for 345 iPads.
A thorough explanation of the process used to arrive at the current lease agreement is provided. Please read the attached memo for all the details.
I move to approve the 3-year lease/purchase option of 345 iPad Air 2 devices for a total cost of $165,555. |
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VI.E. Approval of the Honeywell Fire/Burglar Alarm (Action)
Description:
During the Building and Sites Committee meetings in April and May, the contract for upgrades to the building and fire alarms for Betsy Ross, Anne Sullivan and MacArthur schools, as well as the burglar alarm panel an MacArthur were discussed. The committee is recommending to move forward with the project.
I move to approve the contract for fire alarm and burglar alarm panel upgrades at a cost not to exceed $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2017. |
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VI.F. Approval of Social Studies Adoption (Action)
Description:
A committee of faculty and administrators worked collaboratively throughout
this school year to identify criterion for program selection, investigate
options, and make a recommendation to administration.
During the investigation, a wide array of products were researched.
Professional development will be provided to faculty to enhance fidelity of
implementation and these costs are included in the purchase amount. The
2016-17 budget will include funding for curriculum adoption to support these
purchases.
I move to approve the Social Studies adoption as presented for a seven year total cost of $114,293.21. |
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VI.G. Title I Grant Update: Intervention Software (Discussion)
Description:
The admin team, intervention specialists and faculty representatives continually review the match between student needs and the available tools. These tools are delivered in a blended learning model where independent practice is assisted by technology software after direct instruction is provided by our faculty. The committee met throughout the school year to review and recommend products for purchase/renewal. Don's reports is a summary of the subscriptions that were renewed or purchased using Title I dollars.
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VI.H. Study Island Intervention Software Purchase (Action)
Description:
The 2015 - 2016 budget included funds to purchase intervention software. The committee got a late start this year with their process of reviewing intervention software to replace Odyssey-Compass learning which expires at the end of this school year. We are not renewing Odyssey-Compass for a variety of reasons: cost, limited seating, ease of use. The intervention software committee reviewed a
range of products to support our goal of providing individualized, guided
practice and blended learning experiences.
I move to approve the five year software purchase of Study Island for a total of $76,362.50. |
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VI.I. Approval of the Resolution to Support the New Multiple Measures of College and Career Readiness Indicators (Action)
Description:
Background for the Career and College Readiness Resolution is provided under the Policy Report. Approval of this resolution supports District 214 as well as the National Movement to redefine College and Career Readiness.
I move to approve the Career and College Readiness Resolution in support of D214 as presented.
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VI.J. Proposed District Partnership with ePTO for STEM Initiative (Discussion)
Description:
Please read the attachment regarding the joint project being proposed between the ePTO and the Board. As budget preparations continue, I would like to direct Micheal to allocate $3600 for Board stipends to support this joint venture with ePTO to support after school STEM opportunities in grades 2 - 5.
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VI.K. Extended School Year (Information)
Description:
Chris Sroka has prepared an overview of the Extended School Year for special education students, who due to the severity of their disability will require summer school.
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VI.L. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests (Information)
Description:
The request was for the name/position of certified staff members who are retiring.
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VII. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND VISITOR PARTICIPATION
In an effort to keep Board meetings to a reasonable length, we ask visitors to make all statements regarding agenda items or other issues at this time. |
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VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
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X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
I move we adjourn to Executive Session for matters regarding personnel, negotiations and litigation. There will be no action after Executive Session.
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X.A. Personnel
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X.B. Negotiations
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X.C. Litigation
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XI. ACTION TO BE TAKEN AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
There will be no action after Executive Session.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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