November 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

3. Public Hearing for Interfund Transfers

4. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

5. Staff Recognition

6. 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.

7. Communications

8. FOIA Requests

9. Board Committee Reports

9.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

9.2. Village of Skokie

9.3. ED-RED

9.4. Subcommittee Reports

9.5. Review of IASB Resolutions

10. Administrative Reports

10.1. School and District Updates

10.2. Student Data Report: PARCC 2015-16

10.3. English Learners (EL) Learning Team

10.4. FY2016 Audited Financial Statements

11. New Business

11.1. 2016 Tentative Levy
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2016 Tentative Levy as presented.

12. Old Business

13. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for November 15, 2016 be approved as listed.

13.1. Payment of Bills dated October 31, 2016 in the amount of $673,306.97

13.2. Approval of Minutes

13.2.1. Regular Minutes – October 18, 2016

13.2.2. Facilities and Finance Subcommittee Meeting - November 2, 2016

13.3. Personnel

13.4. Facility Use Agreements

13.5. Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice
Approval for a "Truth in Taxation" public hearing on the 2016 Property Tax Levy to be scheduled for the regular Board meeting of Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Center Board Room, and that appropriate public notice of the hearing be given.  (Truth in Taxation hearing notice to be appended to official minutes.)

13.6. Resolution Authorizing Interfund Transfer from the Transportation Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund
Approve the resolution titled "Resolution directing the transfer of $3,800,000 from the Transportation Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund of Skokie-Morton Grove School District Number 69, Cook County, Illinois. (Resolution to be appended to official minutes.)

13.7. Resolution of the Board of Education Directing the School Treasurer to Transfer Funds from the Working Cash Fund to the Social Security/IMRF Fund
Approve the resolution titled "Resolution directing the school treasurer to partially abate and permanently transfer moneys from the Working Cash Fund to the Social Security/IMRF Fund of Skokie-Morton Grove School District Number 69, Cook County, Illinois." (Resolution to be appended to official minutes.)

13.8. Acceptance of Annual Auditor’s Report
It is recommended that the report of the auditor, Evoy, Kamschulte, Jacobs, and Company, Certified Public Accountants, be accepted as presented and placed on file.

14. 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.

15. Future Meeting Dates

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

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

15.3. Niles Township District for Special Education #807 Governing Board Meeting – Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. – Molloy Center

15.4. Community School Action Team Meeting - Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

15.5. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, December 20, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room

16. 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.

17. Adjournment