April 8, 2021 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
__ Kevin Daly __ Jeffrey S. Evens __ Myra A. Foutris __ Elaina Geraghty __ Rupal Shah Mandal __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. Kimberly A. Nasshan __ Dr. Dominick Lupo __ Dr. David L. Russo __ Mark Atkinson __ Courtney Whited __ Chris Harmon __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Erin Curry __ Christopher Edman __ Christina Audisho __ Renee Tolnai |
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2. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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3. 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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3.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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3.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - March 4, 2021
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3.a.II. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - March 4, 2021
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3.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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3.b.I. Personnel Report
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3.b.II. Resignation
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3.b.II.1. Lindsay Kopinski, Instructional Technology Coach, Todd Hall, effective June 7, 2021
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3.b.II.2. Emily Kouri,1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective June 7, 2021
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3.b.II.3. Matthew Metz, 8th Grade Science Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective March 19, 2021
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3.b.II.4. Jennifer Cvetas, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective June 7, 2021
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3.b.III. Retirement
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3.b.III.1. Sharon McAdams, 1st Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year
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3.c. GASB 74/75 Actuarial Valuation Services from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to approve the contract with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for actuarial services associated with determining the value of GASB 74/75 Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) for the years ending June 30, 2022 for $3,600 and June 30, 2023 for $940.
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3.d. $500 Donation for Todd Hall and Two $500 Donations for Lincoln Hall from Buchanan Energy
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to approve two $500 donations, one for Lincoln Hall and one for Todd Hall.
Plus, it is the Administrative recommendation that the Board of Education approve an additional $500 donation to Lincoln Hall for a grand total of $1,500 from Buchanan Energy to support math and science instruction.
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3.e. Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) for MAP Testing Contract for 2021-22 School Year
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to renew the Contract with NWEA for MAP testing services in the amount of $14,525 for the 2021-22 school year.
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3.f. PMA Financial Advisory Agreement
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to accept the PMA Financial Agreement for the 2021 Series Bonds.
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3.g. Chapman and Cutler, LLP Letter of Engagement
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to enter into the Letter of Engagement with Chapman and Cutler LLP for Bond Counsel Services and Disclosure Counsel Services in the amounts of $32,000 and $10,000, respectively.
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3.h. S&P Global Ratings Letter of Engagement
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to enter into the Letter of Engagement with S&P Global Ratings in the amount of $15,750.
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3.i. E-Rate Category II – Heartland Business Systems Wireless Access Points
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to accept this contract from Heartland Business Services for wireless access points in the amount of $41,760.08.
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3.j. 2021-22 Technology Hardware Refresh for Students and Staff
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to purchase the following technology items for the 2021-2022 school year in an amount not to exceed $157,000.
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3.k. 2021-2022 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Terms and Conditions
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to approve the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Terms and Conditions for the 2021-2022 school year and the annual subscription fee in the amount of $2,850.
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3.l. Set Time/Date for Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education Meetings
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The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education must set dates and times for the Regular Meetings of the Board of Education as required in Policy 2:210. The dates for the remaining 2021 Board Meetings have been set and are listed below as a reminder. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Remaining 2021 Regular Board Meeting Dates/Location: May 4, 2021 - Lincoln Hall Band Room June 3, 2021- Lincoln Hall Band Room June 24, 2021 - Lincoln Hall Band Room August 5, 2021 - Lincoln Hall Band Room September 2, 2021 - Lincoln Hall Band Room October 7, 2021 - Lincoln Hall Band Room November 4, 2021 - Lincoln Hall Band Room December 2, 2021 - Lincoln Hall Band Room 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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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5. NEW BUSINESS
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5.a. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Ratification of the 2021-2025 Lincolnwood Teachers' Association (LTA) Agreement
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Ratified 2021-2025 Lincolnwood Teachers' Association (LTA) Agreement, as presented. Motion by member:_________________Seconded by:_________________
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6. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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6.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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6.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Elaina Geraghty/Myra A. Foutris
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6.c. Finance Committee: Kevin Daly/John P. Vranas
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6.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Elaina Geraghty
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6.e. Policy Committee: Rupal Shah Mandal/Myra A. Foutris/Jeffrey S. Evens
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6.f. President's Report: Scott L. Anderson
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6.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Community Member Sokol Delisi Retires from Policy Committee
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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): Travis DuPriest/Stacy Panoutsos/Jamie Schremser/Stephanie Shortell (Co-Presidents)
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7.c. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tammer Gad (President)
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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8.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Kimberly A. Nasshan
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8.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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8.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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8.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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8.b.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Set the Last Day of School for Each School Year
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves the last day of school for each school year.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the last day of school for the 2020-21 school calendar to show a closing date of June 7, 2021. Motion by member:__________________ Seconded by: __________________ |
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8.b.III. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: 1:1 iPad Program at Rutledge Hall for 3rd and 4th Grades
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all contracts and expenditures greater than $10,000.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwoood School District 74 Board of Education proceed to expand the 1:1 iPad program to 3rd and 4th grades in an amount not to exceed $130,000. Motion by member:_________________Seconded by:_________________
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8.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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8.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - JANUARY 2021
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8.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Approval of the Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $7,000,000 General Obligation Limited School Bonds, Series 2021, of School District Number 74, Cook County, Illinois, for the purpose of 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.
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Resolutions and authorizes Bond Sales.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Resolution providing for the issue of not to exceed $7,000,000 General Obligation Limited School Bonds, Series 2021, of School District Number 74, Cook County, Illinois, for the purpose of 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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8.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $973,770.37
Bills reviewed this month by: Kevin Daly and John P. 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 $973,770.37. Motion by Member: _________________ Seconded by: ________________
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9. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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10. 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 purposes of: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459 - Personnel.
Motion by Member:__________________ Seconded by:________________ |
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by Member: _________________ Seconded by: __________________ |
