February 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Jeff Bowes, Board President, calls the meeting to order.
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II. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Bowes, Mr. Chester, Mr. Novak, Mr. Greidanus, and Mrs. Peters.
ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT; Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Amy Zaher, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, and Mr. Micheal DeBartolo, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. |
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III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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I move we adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel -- 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.
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III.A. Personnel -- 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.
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IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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We will be joined by representatives of the MacArthur Student Senate, sponsored by Bryan Quesea and Athena Kalaras. These students will be discussing their plans for hosting the St. Baldrick's fundraiser on March 22, 2019 at MacArthur Middle School.
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V. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
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At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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VI. COMMUNICATIONS
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VI.A. IASB North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
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North Cook IASB Dinner - March 20, 2019 @ Niles West High School. For group registration please contact Michelle O'Donnell, 847-870-5554, or modonnell@d23.org.
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VI.B. Newspaper Article on Sullivan Student Ambassadors Program
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VI.B.1. Local Children Raising Funds to Help Orphans in Haiti
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Article appeared in the Journal. Printed copy in your folder.
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VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VII.A. BUILDING AND SITES
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Pat will report.
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VII.B. I.A.S.B.
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No report.
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VII.C. POLICY
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No report. Approval of current policy revisions included in Consent Agenda.
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VII.D. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
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Brian will report.
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VII.E. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Carol will Report.
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VII.F. FINANCE:
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Mari-Lynn will report.
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VII.G. NEGOTIATIONS:
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No Report.
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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The consent agenda includes the minutes Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session of January 9, 2019, February personnel report, and the Policy second Reads.
I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. |
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VIII.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2019
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VIII.B. Approval of the Executive Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2019
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VIII.C. Personnel Report
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VIII.D. Policy Second Read Adopt as Presented
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VIII.D.1. 2:80 Board Member Oath and Conduct
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VIII.D.2. 2:120 Board Member Development
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VIII.D.3. 4:20 Fund Balances
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VIII.D.4. 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery
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VIII.D.5. 4:130 E Exhibit - Free and Reduced Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications
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VIII.D.6. 4:170 Safety
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VIII.D.7. 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
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VIII.D.8. 5:60 Expenses
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VIII.D.9. 5:100 Staff Development Program
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VIII.D.10. 5:220 Substitute Teachers
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VIII.D.11. 6:20 School Year Calendar and Day
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VIII.D.12. 6:60 Curriculum Content
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VIII.D.13. 7:70 Attendance and Truancy
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VIII.D.14. 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
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VIII.D.15. 7:190 Student Behavior
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VIII.D.16. 7:250 Student Support Services
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VIII.D.17. 7:260 Exemption from Physical Education
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VIII.D.18. 7:270 Administering Medicines to Students
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VIII.D.19. 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
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VIII.D.20. 7:305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries
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IX. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
I move to approve the Financial Report as presented.
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X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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X.A. Update on Bond Sales - INFORMATION
Description:
Mr. DeBartolo will provide information from the rating presentation, bond sale, closing, and next steps.
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X.B. Approval of Summer 2019 Bids - ACTION
Description:
Mr. DeBartolo and Mr. Rominski, with representatives from ARCON, will present an overview of the Summer 2019 projects and bids received. This work is targeted to address HVAC issues, roofing, windows, and paving work at IKE. The roofing and masonry work at the Administration Center is also scheduled for this summer.
I move to approve the bids as presented.
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X.C. Student Fees Proposal 2019-20 - DISCUSSION
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Mr. DeBartolo will present a proposal of student fees for 2019-20. The Administration's recommendation is to maintain student registration and technology fees at current rates. We are suggesting a transportation registration fee for the Board's consideration. This is not an action item this month. We are seeking the Board's discussion and direction to bring a formal motion in March.
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X.D. Hazardous Routes - ACTION
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Mr. DeBartolo will seek the Board's approval of the Hazardous Routes to be in compliance with required annual reporting.
I move to approve the Hazardous Routes as presented.
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X.E. Staffing Plan Proposal 2019-20 - DISCUSSION
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Dr. Angelaccio will present a proposed staffing plan for the 2019-20 school year, highlighting impact on class size guidelines, space constraints, and budget.
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X.F. Professional Development Update - INFORMATION
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Included in the packet will be a summary of the January 22 Teacher Institute Day.
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X.G. District Strategic Plan Goal Update - Trimester II - INFORMATION
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Included in the packet will be a summary of the updates and Trimester II progress report on the current 2018-2019 Strategic Plan. Administration will not present, but will be available for comment or question from the board.
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XI. RECOGNITION OF VISITOR PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. O'Donnell, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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XII. OLD BUSINESS
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XII.A. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes - ACTION
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Mari-Lynn reviewed the Executive session minutes for the past six months. She is recommending the release of Executive Session Minutes from September 2018, October 2018, November 2018 and December 2018 and for the past 18 months of Executive Session recordings to be destroyed.
I move that the Executive Session Minutes from September 2018 through December 2018 be made available for public inspection, as they no longer require confidential treatment, and that Executive Session recordings over 18 months old be destroyed. |
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS
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XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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I move we adjourn to Executive Session for matters regarding litigation. We will return to open session and consider an action item following this closed session.
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XIV.A. Litigation -- Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the 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.
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XV. OPEN SESSION
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XV.A. Authorization to file lawsuit against StudioGC for its breach of contract, and any other causes of action, in the design and construction of HVAC systems at District 23 schools - ACTION
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Following executive session, should the Board feel it necessary to move forward with the lawsuit, the following motion may be made.
I move to approve to file the lawsuit against Studio GC. |
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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