March 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Jeff Bowes, Board President, calls the meeting to order.
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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We will be joined by representatives of the Bulldog Ambassador Program from Betsy Ross School, sponsored by Megan Akhteebo, Eva Cegielski, Megan Rieger, and Sandy Vasilakos. These students will lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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III. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT:
ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT; Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Amy Zaher, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, and Mr. Micheal DeBartolo, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. |
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IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. Ross School Improvement Presentation
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V.B. Newspaper article on StudioGC Lawsuit
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V.B.1. Geothermal HVAC Issues Lead to Lawsuit in District 23
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V.C. Music in our Schools Month
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March is recognized as Music in our Schools Month and celebrates the positive impact that music education plays in the lives of our students and community. We extend our appreciation to all of our music educators: Mimi Gember, Karen Leuhr, Jonathan Boyer, Megan Murray, and Sam Simpson. We also thank our students and families for their dedication and commitment to our music programs.
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V.D. National School Social Work Month
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March is also recognized as National School Social Work Month and recognizes the important role that these mental health professionals play in the education setting. We extend our appreciation to all of our social workers: Abra Zavaduk, Megan Reiger, Rachel Curran, and Carly Racusen.
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V.E. North Cook ISC Compliance Visit
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We are very pleased to report that District 23 successfully completed our Compliance Audit with the North Cook ISC.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDING AND SITES
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Jim will report.
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VI.B. I.A.S.B.
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IASB Dinner on March 20 @ Niles West HS. Last call for RSVP to Michelle O'Donnell.
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VI.C. POLICY
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No report. Did not meet this month, but we need to schedule a meeting for March.
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VI.D. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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Brian to report.
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VI.E. N.S.S.E.O.
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Carol will report.
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VI.F. FINANCE
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Mari-Lynn will report.
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VI.G. NEGOTIATIONS
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No Report. Did not meet this month.
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VI.H. CALENDAR
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Kevin will report.
Met on March 7 and will present amended calendars for 2018-19, 2019-20, and a proposed calendar for 2020-2021. |
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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The consent agenda includes the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session of February 13, 2019, Tuition reimbursement report, and March personnel report.
I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. |
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VII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2019
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VII.B. Approval of the Executive Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2019
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VII.C. Tuition Reimbursement Report
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VII.D. Personnel Report
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
I move to approve the Financial Report as presented.
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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IX.A. Staffing Plan 2019-20 - ACTION
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Dr. Angelaccio will present the staffing plan for 2019-20 based upon discussion and board input from the February 13 meeting.
I move to approve the staffing plan as presented on 2/13/19.
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IX.B. Approval Authorizing the Honorable Dismissal of Teacher(s) Due to Reduction in Force - ACTION
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Illinois School Code requires that probationary (non-tenured) teachers be notified 45
calendar days before the end of the school year if they are to be honorably dismissed for the following school year. Teachers are honorably dismissed when there is an anticipated decrease in number of sections needed or particular type of teaching service. This will affect one part-time Early Childhood teacher. I move to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Honorable Dismissal of Teacher Due to Reduction in Force.
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IX.C. Student Registration and Lunch Fees 2019-20 - ACTION
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Mr. DeBartolo will present the recommendation for student registration and lunch fees for 2019-20 based upon discussion and board input at the February meeting.
I move to approve the student fees for 2019-20 as presented.
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IX.D. Modify Calendar/Establish Last Day of Student Attendance - ACTION
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Dr. Angelaccio will present a revision to the 2018-19 School Year calendar, due to the use of emergency days, to establish the last day of student attendance as June 7, 2019. Total student attendance days will be 175 and total Certified Faculty work days will be 185. We have received approval from North Cook ISC for our amended calendar.
I move to approve the amended 2018-19 School Calendar as presented.
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IX.E. Calendar Adoption - ACTION
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The joint PHEA and Board Calendar Committee met on March 7, 2019 to establish the recommended calendar for the 2020-21 School year. The tentative calendar being proposed meets the 176 day of student attendance requirement.
I move to approve the 2020-21 School Year Calendar as presented.
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IX.F. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Budget - ACTION
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The Board of Education is required to appoint an individual to prepare the budget in accordance with the legal requirements outlined in the Illinois School Code. Traditionally, the District has appointed the CSBO to prepare the tentative and final budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. DeBartolo will prepare the tentative budget for approval at theJune 2019 BOE meeting.
I move to approve the resolution authorizing Micheal DeBartolo to prepare the Fiscal Year 2020 budget.
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IX.G. Resolution for Bond Abatement - ACTION
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The Board of Education issued $3 million in working cash bonds in February 2019. The purpose of those bonds was to utilize the funds for performance of construction projects from the District's long range facilities plan. As part of issuing the bonds, the District needs to sequester those funds in the appropriate fund for the purpose of conducting the projects and paying the bills associated with the work. A resolution is required to make such a transfer. The monies must move from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations & Maintenance Fund and then to the Capital Projects Fund. Funds cannot be transferred directly into Capital Projects Fund due to the ISBE and statutory rules on transfers.
I recommend approval of the resolution transferring funds from Working Cash Fund to Operations & Maintenance Fund to Capital Projects Fund.
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IX.H. Approval of Resolution Authorizing HVAC- ACTION
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I recommend approval of the contracts for services with Emcor and Honeywell to retrofit the HVAC units at Eisenhower School during the summer of 2019.
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IX.I. Approval of Contracts Authorizing WOW for Internet/Ethernet Services- ACTION
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The District has utilized the request for proposal process outlined by the Federal government in order to secure services and funding contribution through the eRate program. In searching for the recommended internet service provider, the Technology Department worked with the District's eRate consultant, Gerry Zeller & Assoc.
I move to approve the contract for internet services with WOW.
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IX.J. Board Elections and Transition - DISCUSSION
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Dr. Angelaccio will share an overview of the timeline and process for Board elections and transition.
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IX.K. Curriculum Update- INFORMATION
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Dr. Zaher will provide the quarterly Curriculum update including highlights of professional development and committee work. No presentation will be made, by Dr. Zaher is happy to answer any questions.
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IX.L. Freedom of Information - INFORMATION
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The following Freedom of Information requests were made in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.
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IX.L.1. Smart Procure Employee Info Request
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IX.L.2. Hill Education Assoc Employee Info Request
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IX.L.3. Emeric Request for Employee Information
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IX.M. CSBO Interview Process and Timeline - INFORMATION
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The recruitment and interview process for our CSBO vacancy are outlined in the attached documents. The Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) provides information to superintendents to guide this process, including interview questions and rubrics. This information, the North Cook Salary Study, and input from Superintendent Colleagues provided support for the position parameters and salary range. The position has been posted and applications have been submitted.
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IX.N. District 23, ECDEC, and Harper MOU Amendment - INFORMATION
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Our collaborative partnership with ECDEC, Harper College and District 23 continues to be a success and support for at-risk students in our community. Due to limited District 23 students' eligibility and availability to access this full-day program, enrollment at the Harper location is under capacity. This amendment to the MOU provides access to this ECDEC program for non-District 23 students through the funding of ECDEC directly so that funds are used to serve the most students possible. Dr. Sroka is available for questions but only a signature from the Board President is required.
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X. RECOGNITION OF VISITOR PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
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XII. NEW BUSINESS
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XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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I move we adjourn to Executive Session for matters regarding personnel and litigation. One action item remains on our agenda when we return to open session.
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XIII.A. Personnel -- The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
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XIII.B. Collective Negotiations -- Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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