September 27, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call (6:30 p.m.)

2. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; and collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

3. Recall to order of Open Session (7:30 p.m.)

4. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

5. Public Hearing on Proposed Budget – FY 2017

6. 2016-17 New Teachers

7. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

8. Staff Recognition

9. Statements from Visitors
The President will recognize members of the audience who wish to make a brief statement to the Board regarding any items listed on the agenda. The Board will take all statements under advisement without discussion.

10. Communications

11. FOIA Requests

12. Board Committee Reports

12.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

12.2. Village of Skokie

12.3. ED-RED

12.4. Subcommittee Reports

13. Administrative Reports 

13.1. School and District Updates

13.2. 2016-17 District Goals/Strategic Plan

13.3. Instructional Coaching

13.4. ELA/Humanities Leadership Team

13.5. Student Data Report: NWEA MAP Testing

13.6. Fall Student Enrollment Report

14. New Business

14.1. Resolution for Adoption of Budget for FY17
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2016-2017 Budget as presented by the Superintendent on “School District Budget Form (ISBE 50-36) July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017” and that the same is hereby adopted as the budget of the fiscal year which is hereby fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.

14.2. Taxable Debt Certificates Totaling $9,825,000
It is recommended that the Board approve the resolution authorizing and providing for an Installment Purchase Agreement for the purpose of paying the cost of purchasing real or personal property, or both, in and for the District and for the issue of $9,825,000 Taxable Debt Certificates, Series 2016, of the District, evidencing the rights to payment under said Agreement, providing for the security for and means of payment under said Agreement of said Certificates, and authorizing the sale of said Certificates to the Trustees of Schools of Niles Township.

14.3. Funding Bonds Totaling $10,000,000
It is recommended that the Board approve the resolution calling a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education of the District to sell $10,000,000 Funding Bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District.

15. Old Business

16. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for September 27, 2016 be approved as listed.

16.1. Payment of Bills dated August 31, 2016 in the amount of $567,545.60

16.2. Approval of Minutes

16.2.1. Regular Meeting – August 23, 2016

16.2.2. Closed Session –  August 23, 2016

16.2.3. Special Meeting - September 7, 2016

16.3. Personnel

16.4. Facility Use Agreements

16.5. Approval of Annual Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report

16.6. Recognition of Schools Applications
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2016-2017 Application for Recognition of Schools for each of the schools of District 69 as presented by the Superintendent and authorize the Superintendent to submit the applications on behalf of the Board.

17. Comments from Visitors
The President will recognize members of the audience who wish to make comments to the Board regarding any topics related to School or District business. The Board will take all comments under advisement without discussion. If a member of the public raises an issue or concern that requires follow-up, the Board President or Superintendent will do so in a timely manner.

18. Future Meeting Dates

18.1. Community School Action Team Meeting - Tuesday, October 4, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

18.2. Niles Township District for Special Education #807 Governing Board Meeting – Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. – Molloy Center

18.3. Community School Action Team Meeting - Monday, October 17, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

18.4. Regular Board of Education Meeting - Tuesday, October 18, 2016 - 7:30 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

18.5. North Cook Division Dinner Meeting October 19, 2016 - 6:15 p.m. - European Crystal Banquets

18.6. Classrooms First Subcommittee Meeting - Wednesday, November 16, 2016 – 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

18.7. IASB/ IASA/ IASBO Joint Conference – November 18-20, 2016 – Hyatt Regency Chicago, Sheraton Chicago and Swissotel Hotels

19. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; and collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

20. Adjournment