December 20, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call

2. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding 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; 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; and student disciplinary cases.

3. Recall to order of Open Session (7:30 p.m.)

4. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

5. Truth in Taxation Public Hearing

6. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

7. Staff Recognition

8. 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.

9. Communications

10. FOIA Requests

11. Board Committee Reports

11.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

11.2. Village of Skokie

11.3. ED-RED

11.4. Subcommittee Reports

12. Administrative Reports

12.1. School and District Updates

12.2. STEM Leadership Team

12.3. Classrooms First Annual Report

13. New Business

13.1. It is recommended that the Board approve the resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the proposed sale of said bonds to the purchasers thereof.

14. Old Business

15. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for December 20, 2016 be approved as listed.

15.1. Approval of Minutes

15.1.1. Regular Meeting – November 15, 2016

15.2. Payment of Bills dated November 30, 2016 in the amount of $953,047.59

15.3. Personnel

15.4. Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Levy for the 2016 Levy Year
Approve the amounts to be levied for the year 2016 on the equalized assessed value for all taxable property within School District 69, Cook County, Illinois and authorize the President and Secretary of this Board to sign and file the Certification of Tax Levy, including the foregoing amounts and purposes with the Clerk of Cook County. (The Certification of Tax Levy to be appended to official minutes.)

15.5. Resolution Authorizing Reduction of Certain Fund Levies for the 2016 Levy Year
Approve the resolution titled “Resolution to Instruct the County Clerk How to Apportion 2016 Tax Levy Extension Reductions for Skokie School District #69, Cook County, Illinois” be approved as presented by the Superintendent, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board. (Resolution to be appended to official minutes.)

15.6. Regular Meeting Dates for the Board of Education
Approve the regular meetings of the Board of Education of Skokie/Morton Grove School District 69, Cook County, Illinois for the next twelve months.

15.7. Demand Response Agreement
Approve the agreement with Enernoc to participate in an electricity demand-response program for a period of five years.

15.8. Electricity Supply Contract
Authorize the Business Manager to sign a contract with an electricity supplier for a period of up to three years with a price not to exceed $0.03444 per kilowatt-hour.

16. 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.

17. Future Meeting Dates

17.1. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, January 20, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room

17.2. Niles Township District for Special Education #807 Governing Board Meeting – Thursday, January 27, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. – Molloy Center

18. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding 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; 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; and student disciplinary cases.

19. Adjournment