June 7, 2018 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 __ Myra A. Foutris __ Elaina Geraghty __ Rupal Mandal __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. Kim Nasshan __ Dr. David Russo __ Robert Ciserella __ Courtney Adams __ Christina Audisho __ Erin Curry __ Scott Grens __ Chris Harmon __ Renee Tolnai __ Dominick Lupo __ Jennifer Ruttkay |
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2. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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3. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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3.a. Rutledge Hall WordMasters
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3.b. Lincoln Hall WordMasters
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3.c. Jaguar Jog for A Cause Benefitting Drop in the Bucket
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3.d. Village of Lincolnwood City Sticker Contest Winner
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3.e. Lincoln Hall Track & Field Championship
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - May 3, 2018
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4.a.II. Closed Session Minutes - May 3, 2018
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4.a.III. Special Board Meeting - May 15, 2018
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4.a.IV. Special Board Meeting - Closed Session #1 Minutes - May 25, 2016
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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. Isabella Fioretto, 4th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall School, start date August 20, 2018, Class 1, Level 2, $52,117.
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4.b.I.2. Debra Ambrose, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall School, start date August 20, 2018, Class 3, Level 10, $72,690.
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4.b.I.3. Emily Davis, 1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall School, start date August 20, 2018, Class 3, Level 3, $62,899.
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4.b.I.4. Hannah Rudman, 1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall School, start date August 20, 2018, Class 3, Level 1, $60,360.
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4.b.II. RESIGNATION
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4.b.II.1. Andrea Ferguson, 0.5 FTE Orchestra Teacher, Lincoln Hall Middle School, effective June 7, 2018.
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4.b.II.2. Jasmine O'Donnell, Paraprofessional, Rutledge Hall School, effective June 7, 2018.
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4.b.III. LEAVE REQUEST
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4.b.III.1. Mary Guerin, 4th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall School, for the 2018-19 school year.
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4.b.IV. PARENTAL LEAVE
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4.b.IV.1. Lauren Wallenberg, 8th Grade Humanities Teacher, Lincoln Hall Middle School, effective on or about August 20, 2018, and returning to District on November 13, 2018.
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4.c. POLICY
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4.c.I. 2nd Reading/Consent Adoption
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4.c.I.1. Policy 5:240 Suspension
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4.c.I.2. Policy 6:50 School Wellness
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4.d. LINCOLN HALL PHASE III TECHNOLOGY - CHICAGO OFFICE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. (COTG) PROJECTOR PURCHASE
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4.d.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Facilities Committee to enter into an Agreement to purchase and install 15 classroom projectors from COTG in the amount of $22,884.
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4.e. APPROVAL OF MASTER ELECTRIC ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT WITH ENGIE RESOURCES LLC
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4.e.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Facilities Committee to enter into an Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement with ENGIE Resources LLC for supply of electric services for a period of two years.
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4.f. RUTLEDGE HALL PHASE II PAINTING - MORIC PAINT AND DESIGN
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4.f.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Facilities Committee to utilize the services of Moric Paint & Design for Phase II painting at Rutledge Hall in the amount of $25,000.
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4.g. CHAPMAN AND CUTLER LLP LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT
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4.g.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Finance Committee to enter into an agreement with Chapman and Cutler LLP for Bond Counsel Services and Disclosure Counsel in the amounts of $28,000 and $9,500, respectively.
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4.h. S&P GLOBAL RATINGS LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT
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4.h.I. The Administration recommends that the Board of Education approve the Letter of Engagement with S&P Global Ratings in the amount of $14,500.
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4.i. WORKER'S COMPENSATION
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4.i.I. It is the Administrative recommendation to move the District’s Worker’s Compensation coverage effective July 1, 2018 to the Illinois Public Risk Fund with annual premiums of $72,539.
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4.j. UPCOMING STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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4.j.I. Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) 54th Annual Conference, September 26-28, 2018, in Springfield, Illinois, for Dr. Kimberly A. Nasshan, Superintendent of Schools.
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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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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Nathan Cachila
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Nathan Cachila/Elaina Geraghty
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7.c. Finance Committee: Nathan Cachila/Kevin Daly
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Elaina Geraghty
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7.e. Policy Committee: Elaina Geraghty/Rupal Mandal
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7.f. President's Report: Scott L. Anderson
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7.f.I. Committee Assignments/Appointments
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. PTA (Parent Teacher Association): Courtney Tucker (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): Carol Krikorian (President)
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9. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Kim A. Nasshan
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9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Other Updates
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. David Russo
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: School District 74 iPad Program Update
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9.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Other Updates
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager: Robert Ciserella
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - March 2018
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of Resolution to Provide for the Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds of the District.
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Rationale: The Board of Education approves the issuance of bonds. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the resolution to provide for the issue of not to exceed $6,000,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds of the District, for the purposes of altering and reconstructing school buildings and purchasing and installing equipment therein for fire prevention and safety, energy conservation and school security purposes and increasing the Working Cash Fund of said School District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the proposed sale of said bonds to the purchaser thereof. Motion by Member:___________________________ Seconded by:________________________
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9.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,627,761.83
Bill reviewed this month by: Member Geraghty and Member Vranas
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,627,761.83 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 recess into Closed Session for the purpose of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) - The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity.
Motion by Member:_________________________ Seconded by:___________________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Member: ________________________ Seconded by: ___________________________ |
