December 4, 2014 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (6:45 p.m.)
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__ Scott L. Anderson __ Kevin Daly __ Dr. Michael G. Davros
__ Darlene Fourkas __ Georjean Hlepas Nickell __ Kathy O'Brien __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT __ Dr. Joseph F. Bailey __ Dr. Kim Nasshan __ Jessica Donato __ Courtney Adams __ Beth Carmody __ Dominick Lupo __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Ellen Shankar __ Dr. Jean Weiss |
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1.a. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - Presentation from District 74's Instructional Tech Coaches
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2. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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3. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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3.a. Lincoln Hall Holiday Music Performances
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
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4.a. MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes, November 6, 2014
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes, November 6, 2014
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. RESIGNATION
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4.b.I.1. Jennifer Panek, Special Education Aide, Rutledge Hall School, effective November 21, 2014.
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4.b.II. PARENTAL LEAVE REQUEST
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4.b.II.1. Lauren Creaves, 7th Grade Humanities Teacher, Lincoln Hall Middle School, to continue her current family leave through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, and return for the 2015-2016 school year.
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4.b.II.2. Jeremy Wickham, Instructional Tech Coach, Lincoln Hall Middle
School, effective January 26, 2015 and return on February 9, 2015.
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4.b.II.3. Bennett Nelson, 6th Grade Science Teacher, Lincoln Hall Middle
School, effective approximately February 3, 2015 and return on March 3, 2015.
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4.b.II.4. Wendy Komerofsky, 4th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall School, effective tentatively February 6, 2015 through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, and return for the 2015-2016 school year.
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Rationale: As part of the regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, and Board policies. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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6.a. INFORMATION/ACTION: 2nd Reading/Policy Adoption Georjean Hlepas Nickell/Kathy O'Brien
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6.a.I. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
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Rationale: The Board of Education adopts policies. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopts Policy 5:330, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Dr. Michael G. Davros/Darlene Fourkas
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7.c. Finance Committee: Kevin Daly/John P. Vranas
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Kathy O'Brien
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7.e. Food Service Committee: Darlene Fourkas/Kathy O'Brien
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7.f. President's Report: Scott L. Anderson
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7.f.I. Important Dates
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. PTA (Parent Teacher Association): Arleen LaRosa (President)
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8.b. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Stephanie Shortell/Jamie Schremser (Co-Presidents)
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8.c. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Georgia Theodorakakis (President)
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9. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Joseph F. Bailey
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Kim A. Nasshan
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Assessment Report
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9.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: ITC Positions
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager: Jessica Donato
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: August 2014 and September 2014 Finance Reports
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of the 2014 Tax Levy
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Rationale: The Board of Education must hold a public hearing for possible audience comments on the 2014 Tax Levy. The Board of Education must approve the Levy Adoption Resolution and the Truth in Taxation Certificate of Compliance. PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motions: OPEN PUBLIC HEARING I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open the public hearing regarding the 2014 Tax Levy. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ AUDIENCE COMMENTS CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education close the public hearing regarding the 2014 Tax Levy. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ 2014 TAX LEVY APPROVAL I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopts the 2014 Levy Adoption Resolution as presented for the total sum of $19,685,000 representing a 1.5% increase, inclusive of debt service. The Board also directs the Business Manager to file the Truth in Taxation Certificate of Compliance and all other documentation before the last Tuesday in December. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Resolution Authorizing Levy Reductions
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Rationale: The Board of Education must approve the Resolution Authorizing the Reduction of Certain Fund Levies for the 2014 Levy Year. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopts the Resolution Authorizing the Reduction of Certain Fund Levies for the 2014 Levy Year instructing the Cook County Clerk to make property tax refunds as directed by resolution. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.IV. INFORMATION/ACTION: Menu Adjustment Recommendations for the 2014-2015 School Year
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves menu recommendations. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the recommended menu adjustments for the 2014-2015 School Year, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.V. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Future Lincoln Hall Renovation Project - incl. Presentation
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9.c.VI. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,001,699.80.
Bills reviewed this month by: Member Daly and Member Hlepas Nickell
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bids.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves invoices and bids in the amount of $1,001,699.80. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
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I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recesses into Closed Session for the purpose of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - Personnel and
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9) - Student Discipline.
Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Member: _________________________ Seconded by: _________________________ |
