August 1, 2019 at 7:15 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:15 p.m.)
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__ Scott L. Anderson
__ Kevin Daly __ Jeffrey S. Evens __ Myra A. Foutris __ Elaina Geraghty __ Rupal Mandal __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. Kimberly A. Nasshan __ Dominick Lupo __ Dr. David L. Russo __ Mark Atkinson __ Courtney Whited __ Chris Harmon __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Erin Curry __ Christopher Edman __ Christina Audisho __ Renee Tolnai |
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2. 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) - The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.
Motion by Member:________________________ Seconded by:____________________________ |
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3. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of Resolution Regarding Lauren Malartsik Final Order of Dismissal
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education is required to act on the Hearing Officer's Findings of Fact and Recommendation within 45 days after receipt. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the Resolution regarding Lauren Malartsik Final Order of Dismissal, as presented. Motion by Member:_______________________ Seconded by:__________________________ |
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4. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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5. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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5.a. Approval of Minutes
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5.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - June 27, 2019
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5.b. Employment Matters
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5.b.I. Personnel Report
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5.b.II. New Employment
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5.b.II.1. Jennifer Cvetas, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 26, 2019, Class 3, Level 6, $67,305
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5.b.II.2. Hayley Reynolds, Kindergarten Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 26, 2019, Class 3, Level 1, $60,360
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5.b.II.3. Veronica Schmidt, First Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 26, 2019, Class 1, Level 2, $52,192
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5.b.II.4. Dana Freeman, Special Education Teacher, Todd Hall, effective August 26, 2019, CLass 1, Level 9, $62,322
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5.b.II.5. Jonathan Luk, Music Specialist, Lincoln Hall, effective August 26, 2019, Class 3, Level 1, $60,360
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5.b.II.6. Valerie Figueroa, Full-time Equivalent Substitute Teacher, Exempt Status, District-wide, effective August 26, 2019, $50,860
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5.b.III. Resignation
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5.b.III.1. Heidi Stefan, Payroll/Benefits Coordinator, effective July 24, 2019
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5.b.III.2. Deanna Brend, School Secretary/Summer School Secretary, Lincoln Hall, effective August 9, 2019
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5.b.IV. Retirement
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5.b.IV.1. Sue Vecchione, School Secretary, Rutledge Hall, effective June 30, 2020
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5.c. Flooring Options for Lincoln Hall
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5.c.I. The Facilities Committee concurred with the Administrative recommendation that the Board of Education approve the Lincoln Hall classroom carpeting in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
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5.d. Policy
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5.d.I. Consent Only - Policies Excluded from 1st Reading for Approval*
*These policies are excluded from 1st Reading because they only involve changes in citations or immediate compliance with the law or Illinois School Code. |
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5.d.I.1. 3:60 Administrative Responsibility of the Building Principal
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5.d.I.2. 4:90 Activity Funds
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5.d.I.3. 5:35 Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
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5.d.I.4. 5:40 Communicable and Chronic Infectious Disease
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5.d.I.5. 2:240 Board Policy Development
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5.d.I.6. 5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information
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5.d.I.7. 5:310 Compensatory Time-Off
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5.d.I.8. 6:110 Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program
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5.d.I.9. 7:170 Vandalism
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5.d.I.10. 6:40 Curriculum Development
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5.d.I.11. 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers
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5.d.I.12. 5:180 Temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity
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5.e. Window Treatments for Todd Hall Classrooms
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5.e.I. The Facilities Committee concurred with the Administrative recommendation that the Board of Education approve the Todd Hall roller shade window treatments in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
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5.f. Discovery Education, Inc. K-8 Streaming License for 2019-2020
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5.f.I. The Finance Committee concurred to recommend to the Board of Education to renew the 2019-2020 Discovery Education, Inc. K-8 Streaming License for the amount of $4,800.
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5.g. Renewal of MidCo, Inc. Mitel MiVoice Gold and Nickel Maintenance Plans
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5.g.I. The Finance Committee concurred with the Administrative recommendation that the Board of Education renew the MidCo, Inc. Gold and Nickel maintenance plans from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 in the amount of $7,395.40.
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5.h. Lincolnwood School District 74 Fiscal Year 2020 Preliminary Budget
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5.h.I. The Board of Education is being presented with the FY20 preliminary budget. As required by the Illinois School Code, the Administration requests permission to post the budget, which requires a 30-day posting period prior to approval. The final budget will be presented to the Board of Education for approval at the September 5, 2019 meeting.
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5.i. Newsela Pro Instructional Content Platform
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5.i.I. It is the Administrative recommendation that the Board of Education approve a one-time subscription for Newsela PRO in the amount of $8,200 for the period August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020.
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5.j. 2019-2020 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Terms and Conditions
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5.j.I. It is the Administrative recommendation that the Board of Education approve PLTW Terms and Conditions for the 2019-2020 school year.
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5.k. Approval of the 2019-2024 Lincolnwood School District 74 Strategic Plan
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5.k.I. The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the District's 5-year Strategic Plan.
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Rationale: As part of the regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters. 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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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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7. NEW BUSINESS
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8. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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8.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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8.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Elaina Geraghty/Myra A. Foutris
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8.c. Finance Committee: Kevin Daly/John P. Vranas
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8.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Elaina Geraghty
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8.e. Policy Committee: Rupal Mandal/Myra A. Foutris/Jeffrey S. Evens
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8.e.I. 1st Reading
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8.e.I.1. Policy 8:20 Community Use of School Facilities
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8.f. President's Report: Scott L. Anderson
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8.f.I. Important Dates
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8.f.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
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Rationale: The Board of Education semi-annually reviews closed session minutes per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Board Policy 2:220.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education authorize the release of certain closed session minutes, as listed in the attachment between January 6, 2009 to January 10, 2019 which were reviewed by the Board of Education and recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education, as no longer needing confidential treatment. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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8.f.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Destruction of Closed Meeting Audio Recordings
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves the destruction of particular closed meeting recording(s) that are at least 18 months old and for which approved minutes of the closed meeting already exist, per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and Board Policy 2:220.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education authorize the destruction of certain closed session audio recordings, as listed on the attachment, which were held prior to February 2018, and for which approved minutes already exist, as reviewed by the Board of Education and recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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9.a. PTA (Parent Teacher Association): Courtney Tucker (President)
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9.b. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Stephanie Shortell/Jamie Schremser (Co-Presidents)
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9.c. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Steve Robertson (President)
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10. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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10.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Kimberly A. Nasshan
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10.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Other Updates
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10.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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10.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Other Updates
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10.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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10.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - MAY 2019
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10.c.II. Approval of Resolution Regarding the Illinois Department of Transportation Serious Safety Hazard Finding
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Resolutions. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the Resolution regarding the Illinois Department of Transportation Serious Safety Hazard Finding as presented. Motion by Member:_______________________ Seconded by:__________________________ |
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10.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $505,613.06
Bills reviewed this month by: Kevin Daly and Elaina Geraghty
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $505,613.06. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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11. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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12. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
Description:
I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recess into Closed Session for the purpose of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.
Motion by Member:_________________________ Seconded by:___________________________ |
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Member: ________________________ Seconded by: ___________________________ |