June 21, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call (6:30 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; 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 (7:30 p.m.)

4. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

5. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

6. 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.

7. Communications

8. FOIA Requests

9. Board Committee Reports

9.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

9.2. Village of Skokie

9.3. ED-RED

9.4. Subcommittee Reports

10. Administrative Reports 

10.1. School and District Updates

10.2. Strategic Plan Measures

10.3. Grant-Funded Positions 16-17

11. Construction Recommendations

12. New Business

13. Old Business

13.1. Approval of Policies for Second Reading and Adoption
It is recommended that the Board adopt the policies from the February 2011 and February 2016 PRESS Issues as presented online under "School Board" and "Policy Updates".

14. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for June 21, 2016 be approved as listed.

14.1. Payment of Bills dated May 31, 2016 in the amount of $631,123.58

14.2. Resolution Authorizing Prompt Payment of Bills
Approve the resolution titled "Resolution Authorizing Prompt Payment of Bills" and authorize the President and Secretary to sign on behalf of the Board.

14.3. Approval of Minutes

14.3.1. Regular Meeting – May 17, 2016

14.3.2. Closed Session I –  May 17, 2016

14.3.3. Closed Session II  – May 17, 2016

14.3.4. Facilities and Finance Subcommittee Meeting - May 23, 2016

14.3.5. Facilities and Finance Subcommittee Meeting - June 6, 2016

14.3.6. Special Meeting - June 6, 2016

14.3.7. Special Meeting Closed Session - June 6, 2016

14.3.8. Special/C.O.W. Meeting - June 14, 2016

14.4. Personnel

14.4.1. Resignations

14.4.1.1. Resignation of Ms. Roxana Castro, Instructional Aide at Lincoln Jr. High School, effective at the end of the 2015-16 school year

14.4.1.2. Resignation of Ms. Danielle Tobias, Instructional Aide at Lincoln Jr. High School, effective at the end of the 2015-16 school year

14.4.2. Employment

14.4.2.1. Appointment of Mr. Isaac Stauffer, 4th Grade Teacher at Edison School for the 2016-17 school year, as specified by the SEA contract

14.4.2.2. Appointment of Ms. Anna Smith, Music Teacher at Edison School for the 2016-17 school year, as specified by the SEA contract

14.4.2.3. Appointment of Mr. Timothy Victorine, 5th Grade Teacher at Edison School for the 2016-17 school year, as specified by the SEA contract

14.4.2.4. Appointment of Ms. Helen Kim, 3rd Grade ELL Teacher at Edison School for the 2016-17 school year, as specified by the SEA contract

14.4.2.5. Appointment of Ms. Samantha Valsamis, School Psychologist at Edison School for the 2016-17 school year, as specified by the SEA contract

14.4.2.6. Appointment of Mrs. Sarah Kalinowski, .6 School Psychologist at Madison School for the 2016-17 school year, as specified by the SEA contract

14.4.2.7. Appointment of Ms. Susan Stolzer, Preschool Special Education Teacher at Madison School for the 2016-17 school year, as specified by the SEA contract

14.4.2.8. Employment of Mr. Josue Rivera, Temporary Summer Custodian, at Madison School effective May 31, 2016 at an hourly rate of $10.75

14.4.2.9. Employment of Mr. Nicholas Radler, Temporary Summer Custodian, at Lincoln Jr. High School effective May 31, 2016 at an hourly rate of $9.00

14.4.2.10. Employment of Mr. Steve Kramer, Summer Custodian/Shipping and Receiving, at Edison School effective June 13, 2016 at an hourly rate of $12.75

14.4.2.11. Employment of Mr. Carlos Soto, Temporary Summer Technician, effective June 24, 2016 at an hourly rate of $10.50

14.4.2.12. Employment of Mr. Alec Hinh, Temporary Summer Technician, effective June 15, 2016 at an hourly rate of $10.00

14.4.3. Approval of Non-Union Salaries for 2016-17 as discussed in closed session

14.4.3.1. Network Systems Administrator, Nick Korzeniowski

14.4.3.2. Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Mrs. Ramina Shiba

14.4.3.3. Administrative Assistant for Office of Academics, Ms. Debbie Swarczewski

14.4.3.4. Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Mrs. Suzanne Batch

14.4.3.5. Coordinator of Finance and Operations, Mrs. Rita Gorguis

14.5. Facility Use Agreements

14.5.1. Agreement dated June 13, 2016 submitted by PLUS for the use of two classrooms and gym at Madison School for a PLUS meeting on June 14, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Completed Facility Use Agreement to be appended to official minutes.)

14.6. Approve the cancellation of the July 19, 2016 Board of Education meeting.

14.7. Liability Insurance
Approve the renewal from Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, at the rate of $55,911 and authorize the Business Manager to sign the policy document.

14.8. Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Approve the renewal from Accident Fund for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, at the rate of $89,231 and authorize the Business Manager to sign the policy document.

14.9. Hazardous Crossings
Certify the hazardous crossings within the boundaries of School District 69 for the 2016-17 school year as presented.

15. 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.

16. Future Meeting Dates

16.1. Note - July 19, 2016 Regular Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled

16.2. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, August 23, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room (note date change)

16.3. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, September 27, 2016 – 7:30 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room (note date change)

17. 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; 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.

18. Adjournment