August 2, 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. 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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2.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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2.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - June 28, 2018
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2.a.I.1. Closed Session Minutes - June 28, 2018
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2.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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2.b.I. NEW EMPLOYMENT
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2.b.I.1. Elizabeth Salicete, Secretary, Lincoln Hall, start date July 9, 2018, $16.94/hr.
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2.b.I.2. Chris Barnabas, Administrative Assistant to Business Manager/Personnel Coordinator, Administration Office, start date June 28, 2018, $47,500.00.
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2.b.I.3. Elizabeth Ryan, Interventionist, Lincoln Hall, start date August 20, 2018, Class 3, Level 11, $74,266.
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2.b.I.4. Emily Anderson, Kindergarten (one-year position), Todd Hall, start date August 20, 2018, Class 1, Level 2, $52,117.
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2.b.I.5. Maxwell Greene, Music Specialist, Lincoln Hall, start date, August 20, 2018 Class 3, Level 1, $60,360.
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2.b.I.6. Michael Endo, 8th Grade Math, Lincoln Hall, start date August 20, 2018, Class 1, Level 1, $50,860.
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2.b.I.7. Halyna Yanchuk, 8th Grade STEM Teacher (one-year position), Lincoln Hall, start date August 20, 2018 Class 3, Level 3, $62,899.
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2.b.II. RESIGNATION
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2.b.II.1. Kara Thorstenson, Informational Technology Coach, Rutledge Hall, effective July 5, 2018.
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2.b.II.2. Amanda Levin, Receptionist / Coordinator of Student Transportation, Administration Office, effective August 31, 2018.
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2.c. Z3 SOLUTIONS, LLC.
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2.c.I. It is the recommendation of Z3 Solutions, LLC., the Administration and supported by the Facilities Committee to accept Change Order #24 in an amount not to exceed $21,128.37.
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2.d. ARCON ASSOCIATES, INC.
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2.d.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Facilities Committee to go out to bid for the installation of 32 Bollards at Rutledge Hall and 4 Bollards at Todd Hall with a total estimated cost of $30,000.
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2.e. AT&T BUSINESS LOCAL CALLING 12-MONTH CONTRACT
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2.e.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Finance Committee to renew the AT&T Business Local Calling plan in the amount of $55 per line per month.
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2.f. FASTBRIDGE LEARNING, LLC. BENCHMARKING/PROGRESS MONITORING PROGRAM
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2.f.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Finance Committee to enter into a contract with FastBridge Learning, LLC. for testing services in an amount not to exceed $9,100 for the 2018-2019 school year.
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2.g. DEVORAH HEITNER SPEAKING AGREEMENT
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2.g.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Finance Committee to enter into a contract with Ms. Devorah Heitner for Parent Education Night speaking services in the amount of $1,600.
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2.h. USAC DEMAND NOTICE FY2006
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2.h.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Finance Committee to issue payment in the amount of $8,016 to the United States/FCC that USAC has been instructed to collect.
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2.i. DISTRICT GENERAL ATTORNEY
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2.i.I. It is the Administrative recommendation to engage the services of Whitt Law LLC as the District General Attorney.
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2.j. REQUEST TO GO OUT TO BID FOR CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 2018-2019
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2.j.I. It is the Administrative recommendation and supported by the Facilities Committee to go out to bid for custodial supplies for the 2018-2019 school year.
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2.k. UPCOMING STAFF DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
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2.k.I. Dr. David Russo, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction, Illinois Title I Directors Conference, Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL, September 25-26, 2018
Description:
Rationale: As part of the regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters. 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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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5. NEW BUSINESS
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6. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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6.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Nathan Cachila
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6.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Nathan Cachila/Elaina Geraghty
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6.c. Finance Committee: Nathan Cachila/Kevin Daly
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6.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Elaina Geraghty
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6.e. Policy Committee: Elaina Geraghty/Myra A. Foutris/Rupal Mandal
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6.f. President's Report: Scott L. Anderson
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7. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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7.a. PTA (Parent Teacher Association): Courtney Tucker (President)
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7.b. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Stephanie Shortell/Jamie Schremser (Co-Presidents)
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7.c. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Steve Robertson (President)
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8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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8.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Kim A. Nasshan
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8.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Other Updates
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8.a.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Communications Update - Christina Audisho, Communications Coordinator
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8.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. David Russo
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8.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Other Updates
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8.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager: Robert Ciserella
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8.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - MAY 2018
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8.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: 2018-2019 Lincolnwood School District 74 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 by September 30th of each fiscal year. Public Hearing for Budget Approval of 2018-2019 Fiscal Year OPEN PUBLIC HEARING 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, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ 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, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Motion by Member: ___________________ Seconded by Member: ____________________ BUDGET APPROVAL I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget, as recommended by the Finance Committee, and as presented. Motion by Member: ___________________ Seconded by Member: ____________________ |
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8.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Public Hearing to Approve Interfund Transfers
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Rationale: The Board of Education must hold a public hearing to approve interfund transfers. Public Hearing to Approve Interfund Transfers OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education open the public hearing regarding a resolution authorizing the interfund transfers of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) from the Educational Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund pursuant to Section 17-2A of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/17-2A), as presented and as recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion by Member:________________ Seconded by Member:__________________ AUDIENCE COMMENTS CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education close the public hearing regarding a resolution authorizing the interfund transfers of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) from the Educational Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund pursuant to Section 17-2A of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/17-2A), as presented and as recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion by Member:________________ Seconded by Member:__________________ |
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8.c.IV. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of the Resolution Authorizing an Interfund Transfer from the Educational Fund to the Operations and Maintenance and Capital Projects Funds
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education must approve all interfund transfers per Illinois School Code. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the resolution authorizing the interfund transfers of Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) from the Educational Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund and Capital Projects pursuant to Section 17-2A of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/17-2A), as presented and as recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion by Member:________________ Seconded by Member:__________________ |
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8.c.V. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of the Resolution Abating Working Cash Fund To Operations And Maintenance/Capital Projects Fund
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Rationale: The Board of Education must approve interfund transfers. Section 20-10 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/20-10) of the Illinois School Code permits the Board of Education to abate and permanently transfer a portion of the Working Cash Fund to another fund most in need. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the resolution authorizing abating the Working Cash Fund to Operations and Maintenance and Capital Projects Fund in the amount of One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), as presented and recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion by Member:________________ Seconded by Member:__________________ |
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8.c.VI. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of the Resolution Abating Working Cash Fund To Educational Fund
Description:
Rationale: The Board of Education must approve interfund transfers. Section 20-10 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/20-10) of the Illinois School Code permits the Board of Education to abate and permanently transfer a portion of the Working Cash Fund to another fund most in need. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the resolution authorizing abating the Working Cash Fund to the Educational Fund in the amount of One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), as presented and recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion by Member:________________ Seconded by Member:__________________ |
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8.c.VII. INFORMATION/ACTION: Approval of the Resolution Authorizing Repayment and Retransfer of Funds
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Rationale: The Board of Education has issued the bonds and interfund loan must now be repaid, and the Operations and Maintenance Fund and/or Capital Projects Fund have sufficient funds available to repay the interfund loan. Recommended Motion: I move that Lincolnwood School District 74 repay the interfund loan from the Capital Projects Fund to the Education Fund in the amount of One Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000), as presented and recommended by the Finance Committee. Motion by member:_______________________ Seconded by:___________________________ |
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8.c.VIII. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $2,096,271.16
Bill reviewed this month by: President Anderson and Member Mandal
Description:
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 $2,096,271.16. Motion by Member: _______________________ Seconded by: _______________________ |
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9. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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10. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
Description:
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 and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) – Collective Negotiating Matters between the District and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
Motion by Member:_________________________ Seconded by:___________________________ |
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Member: ________________________ Seconded by: ___________________________ |