July 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Jim Bednar, Board President, calls the meeting to order.
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Chester, Mr. Greidanus, Mr. Novak, Mrs. Paul , and Mrs. Peters.
ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT; Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Amy Zaher, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, and Mrs. Amy McPartlin, CSBO. |
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IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
I move that we adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing ongoing litigation. We will return to open session and have action items following closed session.
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IV.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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V. OPEN SESSION
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VI. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND 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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VII. COMMUNICATIONS
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VII.A. Registration Payment Nights
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VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VIII.A. BUILDING AND SITES
Description:
No report.
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VIII.B. COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
Description:
Brian to report.
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VIII.C. IASB:
Description:
Triple I planning. We need to discuss parameters for reimbursement and options for vendor dinners.
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VIII.D. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Carol to report.
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VIII.E. FINANCE:
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No report.
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VIII.F. JOINT CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT:
Description:
Mari-Lynn to report.
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IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
The consent agenda includes the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session on June 12, 2019. It also includes the Personnel Report for July and a request for disposal of surplus equipment.
I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. |
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IX.A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2019
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IX.B. Approval of the Executive Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2019
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IX.C. Personnel Report
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IX.D. Disposal of Surplus Equipment
Description:
As a part of our ongoing technology replacement cycle, Maria Stavropoulos is requesting to sell 552 iPad Air 2 devices. These devices are up on the refresh cycle and have outlived their useful, functional life in our setting. The funds raised through the sale will be allocated for use by the tech department.
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X. FINANCIAL REPORT
Description:
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.A. Monthly Invoices (Non-construction Items)
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X.B. Monthly Invoices (Construction Items)
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XI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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XI.A. Approval of Tuition Reimbursement Report - ACTION
Strategic Plan Goal 2.1 - Teaching Learning and Innovation: Continue to seek and retain high quality professional staff and leaders.
Description:
I move to approve the tuition reimbursement report for July 2019.
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XI.B. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes - ACTION
Legal Compliance
Description:
According to Board Policy 2:220, the Board must conduct a semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes, and also review audio recordings of closed meetings to determine whether:(1) there continues to be a need for confidentiality, or (2) the recordings no longer require confidential treatment and are available for public inspection. Additionally, after 18 months have passed since being made, the audio recording of a closed meeting is destroyed provided the Board approved its destruction. The Board’s past practice has been to appoint the Secretary to review these minutes in a meeting with the Superintendent and make a recommendation at the following Board meeting.
I move to appoint the Secretary to conduct a semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes and also review audio recordings of closed meetings. |
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XI.C. Approval of 2019-20 Stipends and Extra-Duty Allocations -- PHEA and BOE - ACTION
Strategic Plan Goal 4.1 - Sustainable Resources: Develop a long-range financial plan that includes instruction, professional growth, technology, and facilities.
Description:
Included in the Board packet is the list of stipends and extra-duty assignments for the 2019-20 . school year and the dollars to be paid based upon the PHEA collective bargaining agreement and historical BOE assignments. No new funds are being requested this year. The PHEA/Admin extra-duty committee reviewed stipend positions and made adjustments at each building.
I move to approve the 2019-20 allocation of funds for PHEA and BOE Stipends and Extra-Duty assignments.
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XI.D. Authorize Expert Witness Contract - ACTION
Strategic Plan Goal 4.2 - Sustainable Resources: Provide spaces that support collaborative learning opportunities.
Description:
As discussed in closed session, the authorization of the contract for expert witness research and report development is the next step as we prepare for litigation.
I move to approve the contract with Farnsworth Group in the amount of $35,000.
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XI.E. Transfer of Funds from Transportation to Litigation - Discussion
Strategic Plan Goal 4.4 - Sustainable Resources: Engage stakeholders in the development of effective use of resources.
Description:
As discussed in closed session, this item allows for delineation and monitoring of expenses for litigation.
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XI.F. FOIA Response - INFORMATION
Legal Compliance
Description:
Mr. DeBartolo responded to a Freedom of Information Act request from "Open the Books" who requesting the following information:
1. Copy of all private transportation service agreements or RFP documents for all vendors providing transportation services to the Prospect Heights School District 23 2. Yearly or contractual expenditure for private transportation services if not including with line 1.
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XII. 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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XIII. OLD BUSINESS
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XIV. NEW BUSINESS
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
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