April 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:00 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 ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. Joseph F. Bailey __ Dr. Kim Nasshan __ Jessica Donato __ Courtney Adams __ Beth Carmody __ Megan Lewis __ Dominick Lupo __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Regina Shalzi __ Ellen Shankar __ Dr. Jean Weiss RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recesses into Closed Session for the purpose of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) – Possible Litigation and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) – Personnel. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 7:30 P.M. |
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2. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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3. DISTRICT RECOGNITION (Per District Protocol)
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3.a. Lincoln Hall students heading to State Science Fair
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3.b. Lincolnwood Vehicle Sticker Contest Winner - Eliza Z. (LH)
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3.c. Illinois Principals Association - Outstanding Student Recognition - Sarah B. (LH)
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3.d. Rutledge Hall students 5th place win at Niles West Chess Wizards Tournament
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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, March 5, 2015
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes 1, March 5, 2015
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4.a.III. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes 2, March 5, 2015
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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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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. Community Relations Committee: Georjean Hlepas Nickell
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7.g. President's Report: Scott L. Anderson
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7.g.I. Important Dates
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7.g.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Board of Education Reorganization Meeting Date
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7.g.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
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Rationale: The Board of Education semi-annually reviews closed session minutes. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District Board of Education maintain confidentiality and not release the closed session minutes as listed on the attachment (January 2014 - February 2015), as recommended by the Secretary of the Board of Education. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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7.g.IV. INFORMATION/ACTION: Contract for Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves Administrative Contracts. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District Board of Education approve the Administrative Contract for Dr. Kimberly A. Nasshan, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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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.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Community Listserv
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9.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Registration for 2015-2016 School Year
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9.a.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Other Updates
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9.a.IV. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of Personnel Plan
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Rationale: The Board of Education annually approves the district personnel plan. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the district personnel plan for the 2015-2016 school year, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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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: STEM Update
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9.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Proof of Concept Digital Literacy Proposal
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9.b.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: 2016-2017 School Year Calendar Correction
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves the school calendar annually. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the correction to the 2016-2017 school year calendar as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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9.b.IV. INFORMATION/ACTION: Public Hearing for Calendar Dates
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Rationale: The Board of Education must hold a public hearing for audience comments on school being held in session on November 11, Veterans Day and February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 school calendar years. These dates must be approved by the Board of Education. Recommended Motions: PUBLIC HEARING I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open the public hearing regarding school being in session on November 11, Veterans Day and February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 school calendar years. Motion by Member:________________ Seconded by Member:__________________ AUDIENCE COMMENTS CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education close the public hearing regarding school being in session on November 11, Veterans Day and February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 school calendar years. Motion by Member:________________ Seconded by Member:__________________ CALENDAR DATE APPROVAL I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve school being in session on November 11, Veterans Day and February 12, Lincoln's Birthday, during the 2015-2016, 2016-2017, and 2017-2018 school calendar years. Motion by Member:________________ Seconded by Member:__________________
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9.b.V. INFORMATION/ACTION: Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves certain staff development opportunities that require travel and overnight accommodations. |
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9.b.V.1. Lake County Superintendents' Fall Leadership Conference in Galena, IL on October 18-20, 2015, for Dr. Joseph F. Bailey, Superintendent of Schools
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Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the staff development opportunity at the Lake County Superintendents' Fall Leadership Conference in Galena, IL on October 18-20, 2015 for Dr. Joseph F. Bailey, Superintendent of Schools, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager: Jessica Donato
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report January 2015
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Fund Balance Report January 2015
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Operating & Instructional Expense per Pupil
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9.c.IV. INFORMATION/ACTION: Building Envelope
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves expenses in excess of $10,000 and new contracts for the improvement of the District's facilities. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Building Envelope Agreement with April Building Services, Inc. for a total of $944,490.00 which includes various building envelope work at Lincoln Hall, Rutledge Hall and Todd Hall as specified in the project scope of work. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION: Todd Hall Landscape Design Professional Contract
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves contracts. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the agreement with Norris Design for landscape architectural design services for the Todd Hall Front Entrance in the amount of $9,345.00 as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.VI. INFORMATION/ACTION: VoIP Equipment and Installation Services with Midco and GroupMD, LLC
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves contracts over $10,000.00 per policy 4:60 Purchases. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the contract with Midco for Voice over Internet Protocol installation and services in the amount of $86,096.75, approve the cabling proposal with Midco in the amount of $14,575.94, and approve the VoIP equipment and services proposal with GroupMD, LLC in the amount of $44,792.22, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.VII. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of Contract for Website Development Company, Schoolwires
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves contracts over $10,000.00 per policy 4:60 Purchases. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the 3-year contract for Schoolwires for a one-time fee not to exceed $22,950.00 to be billed in April 2015; and an annual fee of $5,721.60 beginning on July 1, 2015, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.VIII. INFORMATION/ACTION: Terminate Positive Connections Agreement
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves termination of contracts. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education not renew the extension option for two additional one year periods with Positive Connections, Inc. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.IX. INFORMATION/ACTION: Reject all bids for transportation services that were opened on February 25, 2015
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Rationale: The Board of Education rejects bids. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education reject all bids for Transportation Services that were opened on February 25, 2015 and that Regular Transportation and Special Education Transportation be rebid separately. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.X. INFORMATION/ACTION: Award Auditing Services RFP - Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves awarding contracts for auditing services. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education award the Auditing Services to Lauterbach & Amen, LLC for the fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017 for a three year total of $30,600 per the proposal. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.XI. INFORMATION/ACTION: Donation
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Rationale: The Board of Education must approve any donations to the District per Policy 8:80. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education accept: $2,512.43 donation from Lincolnwood Residents for Referendum Inc., for the District's music program. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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9.c.XII. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,534,745.79
Bills reviewed this month by: Member Hlepas Nickell and Member Fourkas
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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 approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,534,745.79 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)(11) – Possible Litigation and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) – Personnel. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Member: _________________________ Seconded by: _________________________ |
