April 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call (6:00 p.m.)

2. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding 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; 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; student disciplinary cases; and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 

3. Recall to Order of Open Session (7:00 p.m.)

4. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

5. Staff Recognition 

6. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

7. Statements from Visitors
The President will recognize members of the audience who wish to make a brief statement to the Board regarding any items listed on the agenda. The Board will take all statements under advisement without discussion.

8. Certification of April 4, 2023 Election Results 

9. Oath of Office to Newly Elected Board Members 

10. Board Re-Organization

10.1. Appointment of President Pro Tem 

10.2. Election of Board President 

10.3. Election of Board Vice President 

10.4. Election of Board Secretary

11. Appointment of Board Representatives 

11.1. Niles Township Department of Special Education (NTDSE)

11.2. ED-RED

11.3. IASB

11.4. Classrooms First Steering Committee (CFC)

11.5. Community School (CSAT) Steering Committee

12. Establish Time and Place of Regular Board of Education Meetings

13. Communications

14. FOIA Requests

15. Board Committee Reports

15.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

15.2. Village of Skokie-Morton Grove

15.3. ED-RED

15.4. Subcommittee Reports

16. Administrative Reports

16.1. School and District Updates 

16.2. Advanced Learners Program (ALP) Update 

16.3. Curriculum Enrichment and Field Trip (CEFT) Learning Team 

17. New Business

17.1.  Overview of First Read Policies* from PRESS PLUS Issue 111
*specific policies included in the consent agenda
 

17.2. Upcoming Special Meetings to Interview Board Candidates

18. Old Business

19. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for April 25, 2023 be approved as listed.

19.1. Payment of Bills dated March 31, 2023 in the amount of $801,905.42

19.2. Approval of Minutes

19.2.1. Regular Meeting - March 21, 2023 

19.2.2. Closed Session - March 21, 2023 

19.3. Personnel 

19.4. Resolution Authorizing the Reduction in Hours for Reduction in Hours of Educational Support Personnel 
Approve the "Resolution Authorizing the Reduction in Hours of Educational Support Personnel" as presented by the Superintendent, and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the resolution and related letter on behalf of the board.  (Resolution with exhibits to be appended to official minutes.) 

19.5. Resolution Authorizing Reduction In Force of Educational Support Personnel 
Approve the resolution titled: "Resolution Authorizing Reduction In Force of Educational Support Personnel" be approved as presented by the Superintendent, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the resolution and related letter on behalf of the Board. (Resolution with exhibits to be appended to official minutes.) 

19.6. Resolution Ratifying Changes to NTDSE Articles of Agreement
Approve the resolution titled: "Resolution Ratifying Changes to NTDSE Articles of Agreement" as presented by the Superintendent, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the resolution and related letter on behalf of the Board.

19.7. 2023-24 Student Transportation Contract Extension 
It is recommended that the Board approve a one-year student transportation contract extension for the 2023-24 school year with Lakeview Bus Line, Inc., at an increase of 6.00%.

19.8. First read of policies 2:110; 3:40; 
Approve the following policies as first read:  2:110; 3:40

19.9. First read of policies 4:60; 5:30; 5:150; and 8:20 
Approve the following policies as first read:  4:60; 5:30; 5:150; and 8:20

19.10. First read of policies 5:125 and 5:170
Approve the following policies as first read:  5:125 and 5:170 
 

19.11. First read of policies 5:90; 5:260; 6:135; 6:230 
Approve the following policies as first read:  5:90; 5:260; 6:135; 6:230

20. Comments from Visitors
The President will recognize members of the audience who wish to make comments to the Board regarding any topics related to School or District business. The Board will take all comments under advisement without discussion. If a member of the public raises an issue or concern that requires follow-up, the Board President or Superintendent will do so in a timely manner.

21. Future Meeting Dates

21.1. Special Meeting of the Board of Education - Monday, May 1, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie IL 60077

21.2. Special Meeting of the Board of Education - Monday, May 3, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie IL 60077

21.3. Special Meeting of the Board of Education - Monday, May 8, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie IL 60077

21.4. Governing Board of NTDSE #807 - Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Molloy Education Center, 8701 Menard Ave., Morton Grove IL 60053

21.5. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St. Skokie IL 60077 

22. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding 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; 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; student disciplinary cases; and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 

23. Adjournment