May 20, 2025 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. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Staff Recognition

5. Appoint Members to Vacant 2-Year Terms

6. Oath of Office to Newly Appointed Board Members

7. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

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.

Individuals appearing before the Board are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in Policy 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings.  Ordinarily, comments are limited to 5 minutes per individual.  The Board President may allow an individual to speak for more than 5 minutes in unusual circumstances. 
 

9. Communications

9.1. Commercial Solicitations

9.2. Regular Communications

10. FOIA Requests 

11. Overview of 10-Year Health Life Safety Plan 

12. Board Committee Reports

12.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

12.2. Village of Skokie-Morton Grove

12.3. ED-RED

12.4. Subcommittee Reports

12.4.1. Insurance Sub-Committee

13. Administrative Reports

13.1. School and District Updates

13.2. 2025 Community Schools Needs Assessment Report

13.3. Revised Special Services Plan Annual Review

13.4. School Based Mental Health Annual Report

13.5. Curriculum Enhancements and Field Trips (CEFT) Update

14. New Business

14.1. Overview of First Read Policies* from PRESS PLUS Issue 118 (April 2025
*specific policies included in the consent agenda

15. Old Business

16. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for May 20, 2025 be approved as listed.

16.1. Payment of Bills dated April 30, 2025, in the amount of $1,743,885.67

16.2. Approval of Minutes

16.2.1. Regular Meeting - April 15, 2025

16.2.2. Closed Session - April 15, 2025

16.2.3. Special Meeting - April 29, 2025

16.2.4. Closed Session - April 29, 2025

16.2.5. Insurance Sub-Committee - May 5, 2025

16.3. Personnel

16.4. Merit Recognition Stipend
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve merit recognition stipends for employees as recommended by the Superintendent. 

16.5. Qualified Interpreters for IEP Meetings
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Board of Education and the District 69 PSRP Council, IFT Local 1274 regarding Training Qualified Interpreters for IEP Meetings.  
 

16.6. Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Board of Education and the Skokie Education Association regarding the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) position.  

16.7. First Read Policies

16.7.1. Approve the following policies as first read: 2:260; 2:265; 4:15; 4:180; 4:120; 5:10; 5:20; 5:60; and 8:10

16.7.2. Approve the following policies as first read: 5:100; 6:150; 6:235; 7:10; and 7:310

16.7.3. Approve the following policies as first read: 7:20; 7:50; 7:60; 7:70; 7:180; 7:185; 7:190; 7:200; 7:210; 7:250; 7:255; 7:270; and 7:340

16.8. 10-Year Health Life Safety Plan
Approve the 10-Year Health Life Safety Plan and authorize the District's architects to submit it to the State for review and approval.  

16.9. Food Service Contract Extension
Approve a one-year extension of the Food Service Management Company contract with OrganicLife for 2025-2026, as presented reflecting a meal cost average increase of 3.6%.

17. 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.

Individuals appearing before the Board are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in Policy 2:230 Public Participation at Board of Education Meetings.  Ordinarily, comments are limited to 5 minutes per individual.  The Board President may allow an individual to speak for more than 5 minutes in unusual circumstances.  

18. Future Meeting Dates

18.1. CANCELLED - CFC Steering Committee Meeting - Monday, June 9, 2025 - 6:00 PM - Molloy Education Center, 8701 Menard Ave. Morton Grove, IL 60053 -  CANCELLED

18.2. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St., Skokie IL 60077

18.3. Governing Board of NTDSE #807 - Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Molloy Education Center, 8701 Menard Ave., Morton Grove IL 60053

18.4. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 5050 Madison St., Skokie IL 60077

19. 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. 

20. Adjournment