November 5, 2015 at 7:30 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 __ Nathan Cachila __ Kevin Daly __ Asma Shakir Farhan
__ Elaina Geraghty __ Kathy O'Brien __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. Joseph F. Bailey __ Dr. Kim Nasshan __ Robert Ciserella __ Courtney Adams __ Beth Carmody __ Megan Lewis __ Dominick Lupo __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Regina Shalzi __ Ellen Shankar __ Dr. Jean Weiss |
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2. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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3. PUBLIC HEARING
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3.a. INFORMATION/ACTION: Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education to Sell $13,400,000 Working Cash Bonds
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Rationale: The Board of Education must hold a public hearing for possible audience comments regarding the District's plans to sell bonds in order to increase the District’s working cash fund. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open the public hearing regarding the intent of the Board of Education to sell $13,400,000 working cash bonds in order to increase the District’s working cash fund. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ AUDIENCE COMMENTS CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education close the public hearing regarding the intent of the Board of Education to sell $13,400,000 working cash bonds in order to increase the District’s working cash fund. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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4. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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4.a. Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Orchestra Auditions - Lincoln Hall
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4.b. Amy Cattapan - Authorship
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4.c. Lincoln Hall Girl's Varsity Volleyball - Conference Champions
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4.d. Todd Hall Artwork at the Field Museum
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5. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
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5.a. MINUTES
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5.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes, October 7, 2015
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5.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - October 7, 2015
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5.a.III. Special Board Meeting, October 14, 2015
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5.a.IV. Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - October 14, 2015
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5.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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5.b.I. NEW EMPLOYMENT
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5.b.I.1. Azra Meseljevic, Part-Time Cafeteria Staff, Todd Hall School, start date October 19, 2015.
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5.b.I.2. Jennifer Gussis, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall School, start date October 19, 2015, $15.38/hour plus benefits.
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5.b.I.3. Megan Ahern, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall School, start date November 2, 2015, $15.38/hour plus benefits.
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5.b.II. RESIGNATION
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5.b.II.1. Matthew Vella, Information Technology Assistant, Lincoln Hall Middle School, effective October 23, 2015.
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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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6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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7. NEW BUSINESS
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7.a. INFORMATION/ACTION: 2nd Reading/Policy Adoption Kathy O'Brien/Elaina Geraghty
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7.a.I. Policy 2:150 Committees
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7.a.II. Policy 2:160 School Board Attorney
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7.a.III. Policy 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
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7.a.IV. Policy 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions
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7.a.V. Policy 7:260 Exemption from Physical Activity
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7.a.VI. Policy 8:10 Connection with the Community
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Rationale: The Board adopts policies Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adopts policy 2:150 Committees; 2:160 School Board Attorney; 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions; 7:260 Exemption from Physical Activity; and 8:10 Connection with the Community, as recommended by the Policy Committee. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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7.b. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Policy (1st Reading) Kathy O'Brien/Elaina Geraghty
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7.b.I. Policy 5:50 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace; Tobacco Prohibition
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8. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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8.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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8.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Nathan Cachila
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8.c. Finance Committee: Kevin Daly/John P. Vranas
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8.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Kathy O'Brien
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8.e. Food Service Committee: Kathy O'Brien
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8.f. President's Report: Scott L. Anderson
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8.f.I. Principal Appreciation
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8.f.II. Important Dates
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9. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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9.a. PTA (Parent Teacher Association): Chris Barnabas (President)
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9.b. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Stephanie Shortell/Jamie Schremser (Co-Presidents)
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9.c. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Carol Krikorian (President)
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10. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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10.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Joseph F. Bailey
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10.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: School Board Member's Day - November 15, 2015
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10.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Illinois Balanced Accountability Model
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10.a.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Other Updates
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10.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Kim A. Nasshan
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10.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Fall MAP Report
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10.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) Update
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10.b.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: MyON Update
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10.b.IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District/School Report Card 2015
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10.b.V. INFORMATION/ACTION: Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves staff development opportunities that require travel and overnight accommodations. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the staff development opportunity at the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) Conference on February 18 - 19, 2016 in Springfield, IL for Jennifer Ruttkay, as presented. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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10.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager: Robert Ciserella
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10.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - August 2015
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10.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: PMA Financial Advisory Agreement
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves contracts. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the agreement with PMA Securities, Inc., as presented and as recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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10.c.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Update of Bid Results for Lincoln Hall Renovation Project
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10.c.IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Fiscal Year 2015 Auditor Presentation
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10.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approve Resolution for Estimated 2015 Levy
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Rationale: The Board of Education presents an estimated levy to the public to provide notice to the community. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the estimated levy, as presented and as recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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10.c.VI. INFORMATION/ACTION: Recommendation to Replace Electric Switching Equipment associated with the Lincoln Hall Renovation Project.
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves expenditures in excess of $10,000. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the recommendation to replace the electric switching equipment associated with the Lincoln Hall Renovation Project in the amount of $66,200.00, as presented and as recommended by the Facilities Committee. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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10.c.VII. INFORMATION/ACTION: Recommendation to Install Electric Switching Equipment
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves expenditures in excess of $10,000. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve and proceed with the related trades for the installation of the electric switch gear awarded in each trade per recommendation from Z3 and the Facilities Committee. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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10.c.VIII. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,307,731.37
Bills reviewed this month by: President Anderson and Member Geraghty
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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 approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,307,731.37. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________
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11. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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12. 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)(1) – Personnel
Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Member: _________________________ Seconded by: _________________________ |
