September 4, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (7:30 p.m.)
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__ Scott L. Anderson __ Kevin Daly __ Dr. Michael G. Davros
__ Darlene Fourkas __ Georjean Hlepas Nickell __ Kathy O'Brien __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT __ Dr. Joseph F. Bailey __ Dr. Kim Nasshan __ Jessica Donato __ Courtney Adams __ Beth Carmody __ Dominick Lupo __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Ellen Shankar __ Dr. Jean Weiss |
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2. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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3. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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3.a. New Staff 2014-2015 Introductions: Principals
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
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4.a. MINUTES
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4.a.I. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes, July 24, 2014
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4.a.II. Regular Board Meeting Minutes, August 7, 2014
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4.a.III. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes, August 7, 2014
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. NEW EMPLOYMENT
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4.b.I.1. Krissy Cornelius, 1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, for the 2014-2015 school year, Class 3, Level 7, $65,357.00.
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4.b.I.2. Rachel Hanks, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, for the 2014-2015 school year, Class 3, Level 2, $60,627.00.
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4.b.I.3. Scott Herman, Info. Tech Assistant, Lincoln Hall Middle School, for the 2014-15 school year, $16.27 per hour.
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4.b.I.4. Martina Brkljacic, Special Education Aide, Lincoln Hall Middle School, for the 2014-15 school year, $15.38 per hour.
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4.b.I.5. Denise Rubenstein, Special Education Aide, Rutledge Hall School, for the 2014-15 school year, $15.38 per hour.
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4.b.I.6. Danielle Thompson, Special Education Aide, Todd Hall School, for the 2014-15 school year, $15.38.
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Rationale: As part of the regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, and Board policies. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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6.a. INFORMATION/ACTION: Buddy Benches at the School Buildings
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves the new Buddy Benches. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the new Buddy Benches at the School Buildings for a total of $3,029.80 plus shipping, as presented. Motion by Member: ___________________ Seconded by Member: ____________________ |
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6.b. Policies (1st Reading): Georjean Hlepas Nickell/Kathy O'Brien
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6.b.I. 4:30 Revenue and Investments
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6.b.II. 7:300 Extracurricular Activities
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6.b.III. 7:240 Conduct Code for Participants in Extracurricular Activities - Administrative Procedure
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6.c. INFORMATION/ACTION: Anticipated Dates for the remainder of the 2014-2015 School Year Board Meetings (FY15) after December 2014: Dr. Joseph F. Bailey
FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY IN REGARDS TO ANY OF THESE MEETING DATES IS WELCOMED.
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Rationale: The Board of Education must approve dates for 2014-2015 (FY15) Board Meetings. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the following dates for the remainder of the 2014-2015 School Board Meetings (FY15) after December 2014 as follows: Regular Meeting Dates remainder of 2014 (already approved): - OCTOBER, October 2, 2014 - NOVEMBER, November 6, 2014 - DECEMBER, December 4, 2014 2015 dates: - JANUARY, January 8, 2015 - FEBRUARY, February 5, 2015 - MARCH, March 5, 2015 - APRIL, April 2, 2015 - MAY, May 7, 2015 - JUNE, June 4, 2015 - JULY, June 25, 2015 (this meeting to be held at the Administration Building at District 74) These dates have already been approved by the Village for use of their facilities. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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6.d. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of the LSSU Contract
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Rationale: The Board of Education must approve all contracts. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the 2014-2018 LSSU contract, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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6.e. DISCUSSION/ACTION: Extra-Curricular Activities with Stipend Schedule
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves extra-curricular activities and stipends. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the Extra-Curricular Activities and FY15 Stipends, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Dr. Michael G. Davros/Darlene Fourkas
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7.c. Finance Committee: Kevin Daly/John P. Vranas
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Kathy O'Brien
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7.e. Food Service Committee: Darlene Fourkas/Kathy O'Brien
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7.f. President's Report: Scott L. Anderson
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7.f.I. Thanks to Mayor Turry and Paul Eisterhold - Lincolnwood Bus Tours for Staff
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7.f.II. Appointment of Food Service Committee Members
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. PTA (Parent Teacher Association): Arleen LaRosa (President)
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8.b. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Stephanie Shortell/Jamie Schremser (Co-Presidents)
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8.c. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Georgia Theodorakakis (President)
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9. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Joseph F. Bailey
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9.a.I. Thanks to Lincolnwood Police Dept. for their assistance with our students' safety around the schools
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9.a.II. Thanks to LWoods for partnering with our District for a wonderful lunch on Teacher Institute Day
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9.a.III. INFORMATION: Staff Hired - To Replace Teachers on Leaves
- Sarah Blomstrand (TH Kindergarten Teacher), long-term sub is Megan Gehrisch - Kelly Tokarski (TH Library Media Specialist), long-term sub is Nectaria Zouras - Lauren Creaves (LH 7th Grade Humanities Teacher), long-term sub is Mallory Berk - Beth Sterba (LH Special Education Teacher), long-term sub is Jennifer Panek
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9.a.IV. INFORMATION/ACTION: Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves certain staff development opportunities that require travel and overnight accommodations. |
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9.a.IV.1. Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) Conference in Springfield, IL on October 8-10, 2014 for Dr. Joseph F. Bailey, Superintendent of Schools
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Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the staff development opportunity at the IASA Conference in Springfield, IL on October 8-10, 2014 for Dr. Joseph F. Bailey, Superintendent of Schools, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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9.a.V. INFORMATION: Enrollment Totals
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Kim A. Nasshan
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9.b.I. INFORMATION: Opening School Year Activities
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9.b.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of Parent Student Handbook 2014-2015
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Rationale: The Board of Education annually approves the Parent/Student Handbook. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the 2014-2015 Parent/Student Handbook as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager: Jessica Donato
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/ACTION: 2014-2015 Budget Approval
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Rationale: The Board of Education must hold a public hearing for audience comments on the budget. The budget must be approved by the Board of Education. Recommended Motions: Public Hearing For Budget Approval of 2014-2015 Fiscal Year I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open the public hearing regarding the Budget for Lincolnwood School District 74 for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Motion by Member: ___________________ Seconded by Member: ____________________ AUDIENCE COMMENTS CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education close the public hearing regarding the Budget for Lincolnwood School District 74 for the fiscal year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Motion by Member: ___________________ Seconded by Member: ____________________ BUDGET APPROVAL I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget as presented. Motion by Member: ___________________ Seconded by Member: ____________________
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Refund of Full Bus Payment
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves refunds of fees to families. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the refund of ALL paid bus fees to all families for the 2014-2015 School Year. Bus service, to and from school, will be free to all District 74 students for the entire 2014-2015 School Year. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Application for Recognition of Schools
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves the application for Recognition of Schools. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the Application for Recognition of Schools, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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9.c.IV. INFORMATION/ACTION: Donations
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Rationale: The Board of Education must approve any donations to the District per Policy 8:80. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education accepts the various monetary donations to the Todd Hall School Library in memory of Anne Govostis' Father totaling $820.00; and a monetary donation to District 74 in the amount of $150.00 from the EuroLatin Soccer League for the use of the District's Soccer Fields. Motion by Member: ___________________ Seconded by Member: ____________________ |
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9.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $602,174.69.
Bills reviewed this month by: Member Hlepas Nickell and Member Fourkas
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bids.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves invoices and bids in the amount of $602,174.69. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
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I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recesses into Closed Session for the purpose of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) - Pending Litigation and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - Personnel.
Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Member: _________________________ Seconded by: _________________________ |
