June 20, 2023 at 6:00 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.

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Staff 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. Public Hearing of Proposed Amended Budget FY 2023

8. Communications 

9. FOIA Requests 

10. Board Committee Reports

10.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

10.2. Village of Skokie-Morton Grove

10.3. ED-RED

10.4. Subcommittee Reports

11. Administrative Reports

11.1. School and District Updates

11.2. Strategic Plan Measures 

11.3. Student Growth Achievement

11.4. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student (CLDS) Program Review 

12. New Business

12.1. Tentative Budget FY 2024
It is recommended that the Tentative Budget for the 2022-2023 school year (FY 2024) be accepted as presented.  

12.2. Budget Hearing Notice
It is recommended that a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Budget be scheduled for the regular Board meeting of Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., and that appropriate public notice of the availability of the Tentative Budget and public hearing be given.

12.3. Resolution for Adoption of Amended Budget for FY23
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2022-2023 Amended Budget as presented by the Superintendent on “School District Budget Form (ISBE 50-36) July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023” and that the same is hereby adopted as the budget of the fiscal year which is hereby fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023.

13. Old Business

14. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for June 20, 2023, be approved as listed.

14.1. Payment of Bills dated May 30, 2023 in the amount of $518,946.10

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 16, 2023

14.3.2. Closed Session - May 16, 2023

14.4. Personnel Report

14.5. Administrator Contracts 
Approve the following administrative contracts substantially as presented by the Superintendent and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the contracts on behalf of the Board:

• Mr. Andrew Carpenter, Principal
• Mr.  Lorenzo Cervantes, Principal
• Mr. Byran Kelly, Principal
• Mrs. Kristine Joaquin Schubert, Director of Special Services 
• Ms. Dasie Johnson, Assistant Principal
• Ms. Sarah Larson, Assistant Principal
• Ms. Sarah Kalinowski, Related Services Coordinator
• Dr. Margaret McMahon, Assistant Principal

14.6. Approve the administrative contract for the Curriculum Coordinator substantially as presented by the Superintendent and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the contract on behalf of the Board.

• Ms. Diana Schmidt, Curriculum Coordinator

14.7. Approve the following multi-year (2023-2026) administrator contract substantially as presented by the Superintendent and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the contracts on behalf of the Board:
       • Mr. Christopher Miller, Director of Technology

14.8. Approval of Non-Union Salaries for 2023-24 

• Ms. Farah Ahmad, Payroll and Benefits Specialist
• Ms. Suzanne Batch, Coordinator of Business and Human Resources
• Mr. Jesse Chatz, Communications Director
• Mr. David Clough, Data Analyst
• Ms. Sausan Hamed, Business Services Assistant
• Mr. Nicholas Korzeniowski, Network Systems Administrator
• Ms. Leticia Ramirez, Grants Specialist
• Ms. Sarah Rankin, Community Schools Program Director
• Ms. Mira Rodgers, Business Services Manager
• Ms. Jennifer Rutzen, Data Systems Specialist
• Ms. Elizabeth Sullivan, Community Schools Development Director
• Mr. John Tinetti, Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds
• Ms. Rosa Tosado, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent

14.9. Ratification of the Local 399 Agreement
Approval of the terms of the new collective bargaining agreement with Local 399, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 as presented by the Board Negotiations Committee and ratified by the Local 399 membership on June 16, 2023, and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the contract document on behalf of the Board

14.10. 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%, or approximately $67,000.

14.11. 2023-24 Food Service Contract Extension
Approve a one-year extension of the Food Service Management Company contract with OrganicLife for 2023-24, at an increase of 12.5% or approximately $129,000, and authorize the superintendent to sign it.  

14.12. Hazardous Crossing 
Certify the hazardous crossings within the boundaries of School District 69 for the 2023-24 school year as presented.

14.13. Worker's Compensation Insurance
Approve the Worker's Compensation Insurance premium renewal from the Illinois Public Risk Fund for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, at the rate of $75,475.

14.14. Liability Insurance 
Approve the renewal from Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, at the rate of $110,276.

14.15. Audit Preparation Services
Approve the proposal from RSM US, LLC to provide audit readiness services in connection with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 at a blended hourly rate of $215 per hour, subject to attorney final review, and authorize the superintendent to sign it. 

14.16. 2023- 2028 Copier Contract
Approve the five year service contract agreement with Xerox to provide copier services and authorize the Director of Technology to sign it.  

14.17. Consolidated District Plan/Title 1 Plan
Approve the Skokie District 69 Consolidated District Plan and Schoolwide Title 1 Plan as required by the Illinois State Board of Education for the ESSA grants

14.18. Amend the Official School Calendar 2023-24
Approve the amended school calendar, to reflect a change in the 10-month first and last days of work.  The 10-month support staff will report to work on August 21,2023 and their last day of work will be June 6, 2024.  There are no other changes to the school calendar that was approved on January 17, 2023 by the Board.   

 

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. CEFT Learning Team - Thursday, June 22, 2023, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Maier Administration Board Room - 5050 Madison St., Skokie, IL 60077.

16.2. CEFT Learning Team - Thursday, June 28, 2023, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Maier Administration Board Room - 5050 Madison St., Skokie, IL 60077.

16.3. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

16.4. Kaboom Playground Build - July 18th - July 20th, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. - Madison School Courtyard - 5100 Madison St., Skokie, IL 60077

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.

18. Adjournment