June 15, 2016 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND VISITOR PARTICIPATION
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II. COMMUNICATIONS
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The communication items are pretty standard. We do however have a request for busing by parents living less than 1.5 miles from shcool and in non-hazardous neighborhoods. Their letter and petition are attached. I will respond to the letter explaining our transportation policy along with the Board's desire not to increase transportation costs at this time.
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II.A. Congratulatory Letter From the Governor Regarding NAMM Selection
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II.B. Letter of Appreciation from TECH 2016
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II.C. Notes of Appreciation
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II.D. Betsy Ross Winners of the Wheeling Auto Center Art Contest
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II.E. Recognition from SWANCC
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II.F. Educator Prep: Preparing the Next Generation of Instructional Leaders
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II.G. Request for Bus Transportation for Students Under 1.5 Miles in Non Hazardous Neighborhoods
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III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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III.A. Building and Sites
Description:
Micheal will report.
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III.B. I.A.S.B./ED-RED
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Carol will report.
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III.C. Policy
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No report.
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III.D. School/Community Relations
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No report.
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III.E. N.S.S.E.O.
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Carol will report.
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III.F. Finance
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Mari-Lynn will report.
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III.G. Negotiations
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No report.
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IV. CONSENT AGENDA
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District 214 is submitting a resolution for Redefining Career and College Readiness to the IASB Delegate Assembly this fall at the Triple I assembly. They have asked feeder Districts to partner by approving the IASB Resolution, which echoes the resolution we approved last month. I recommend supporting their efforts. We also have the standard resolutions for yearly requirements and the resolution to dispose of surplus property.
I move to approve the consent agenda as presented. |
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IV.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2016
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IV.B. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of May 11, 2016
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IV.C. Approval of Personnel Report
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IV.D. Establishing Regular Board Meetings on the Second Wednesday of Each Month at
the Grodsky Administration Center at
7:00 p.m.
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IV.E. Resolution Ascertaining the Prevailing Rate of
Wages for Laborers, Workmen and Mechanical Employees of Public Works of
Prospect Heights School District 23
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IV.F. Approval of FY2017 Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage
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IV.G. Approval of Resolution for Disposal of Surplus Property - iPad2 Devices
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IV.H. IASB Resolution Committee for Redefining Career and College Readiness
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V. FINANCIAL REPORT
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V.A. Approval of Financial Report
Description:
I move to approve the financial report as presented.
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VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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VI.A. Approval of District Architect (Action)
Description:
A rigorous review process was completed and a recommendation for a new District architect from the Building and Sites committee is being forwarded to the Board. This group will complete both the 10-year Life Safety Study and the 10-year facilities plan for the District.
I move to approve that ARCON be named as the Architect of Record for Prospect Heights School District 23.
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VI.B. Approval of Arcon to conduct both the 10 year Life Safety a 10 year Facilities Plan (Action)
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I move to approve that Arcon conduct the District’s 10-year Health and Life Safety Study in conjunction with a 10-year maintenance and facilities plan in accordance with the terms of the attached
agreement.
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VI.C. Approval of 2.5 Additional Program Assistants for Special Education Students (Action)
Description:
Annual reviews for Special Education Students have been completed and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) have been written. Based on incoming students who have registered in our District and the needs of current students within our buildings, we need to add 2.5 program assistants for the fall. These positions are a combination of part time and full time positions.
I move to approve the addition of 2.5 Program Assistants to the Staffing Plan for 2016-2017. |
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VI.D. Approval of one section of a special education PreK self-contained classroom for 2016 - 2017. (Action)
Description:
Please read the attached memo for complete background information. In a nutshell, our PreK self contained student enrollment has increased to the level where we need to add an additional section for 2016-2017. Approval of this motion would result in the hiring of 1 part time teacher and 2 part time assistants. It will not add to health care benefits. Space adjustments have been made at Eisenhower. Depending on continued growth throughout 2016-2017, we may need to add another half section of early childhood in January.
I move to approve the addition of one early childhood section to the staffing plan for 2016-2017. |
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VI.E. Approval of Resolution for Transfer of Monies from Education Fund to Capital Projects Fund - Eisenhower Project Reimbursement (Action)
Description:
The resolution will transfer $900,000 from the Education
Fund into the Capital Projects Fund. The funds once transferred will be used to
reimburse the Capital Projects Fund for expenditures incurred on the Eisenhower
School Geothermal – Summer 2015 Project.
I move to approve the Resolution to transfer $900,000 from the Education Fund into the Capital Projects Fund.
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VI.F. Approval of Resolution of Transfer of Monies from Operations and Maintenance Fund to Capital Projects Fund - Eisenhower Project Reimbursement (Action)
Description:
The resolution results in the transfer of $150,000 from the
Operations & Maintenance Fund into the Capital Projects Fund. The funds once
transferred will be used to reimburse the Capital Projects Fund for expenditures
incurred on the Eisenhower School Geothermal – Summer 2015 Project.
I move to approve the resolution to transfer $150,000 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund into the Capital Projects Fund.
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VI.G. Approval of Resolution for Transfer of Monies from Education Fund to Debt Service Fund - FY 2017 Leases (Action)
Description:
Per Section 100.50 Intra-Fund and Inter-Fund Transactions of the Illinois Administrative
Code, Title 23, Subtitle A, Letter D-1; payments to pay debt service on any long-term
debt must be made out of the Debt Service Fund. The funds used to make this
payment must be transferred into the Debt Service Fund.
I move to approve the Resolution to transfer $134,540.05 from the Education Fund to the Debt Service Fund for the computer lease at MacArthur and for the lease for Impact Networking for Districtwide Copiers & Printers.
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VI.H. Approval of Modified Resolution for Sale of Prudential Stock (ComputerSHare) (Action)
Description:
Prospect Heights School District 23, Cook County, Illinois, as part of a previous contract and/or
insurance policy with Prudential, purchased and/or was issued shares of common stock in
Prudential Financial, Inc. The District owns 373 shares of common stock. The value of the
stock, as of the last report, is more than $29,125.
In order to authorize the sale of the shares of stock, the District must send a letter authorizing
the sale from the financial representative of the District. The financial representative must
then complete the appropriate documentation for the sale of the shares of stock. The modified resolution reflects the need for a District Seal, which will obtained after Board approval of the resolution.
I move to approve the Resolution Authorizing Appointment of Authorized Representative and Closure of Account to Receive Proceeds as presented.
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VI.I. MacArthur Middle School Reflections of the 1:1 iPad Implementation (Discussion)
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio will share a summary of the reflections gained from discussions with parents, students and faculty.
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VI.J. Special Olympics District Wide Update (Discussion)
Description:
Dr. Sroka will share an update on the work within the District with Special Olympics.
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VI.K. Summer Curriculum Projects (Information)
Description:
Dr. Angelaccio has provided an overview of our curriculum work that will be taking place this summer.
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VI.L. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests (Information)
Description:
The request was for the results of any water testing we had completed for lead. We have not tested for lead, so there are no reports to share.
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VII. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND VISITOR PARTICIPATION
In an effort to keep Board meetings to a reasonable length, we ask visitors to make all statements regarding agenda items or other issues at this time. |
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VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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VIII.A. District Goals Update
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IX. NEW BUSINESS
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IX.A. Set Date for August Regular Board Meeting, if Necessary
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IX.B. Reschedule October 12, 2016 Regular Board Meeting
Description:
This meeting falls on Yom Kippur and schools will be closed.
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X. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
I move we adjourn to Executive Session for matters regarding personnel, negotiations, litigation and purchase or lease of real property. There will be no action after Executive Session.
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X.A. Personnel
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X.B. Negotiations
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X.C. Litigation
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X.D. Purchase or Lease of Real Property
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XI. ACTION TO BE TAKEN AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
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There will be no action after Executive Session.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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