October 18, 2016 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call (7:30 p.m.)

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

3. Conduct of 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.

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

10. Administrative Reports 

10.1. School and District Updates

10.2. ELA/Humanities Leadership Team

10.3. Kindergarten (KIDS) Assessment

11. New Business

11.1. Resolution of Intent to Issue Funding Bonds
Resolution setting forth and describing in detail claims heretofore authorized and allowed for proper school purposes which are presently outstanding and unpaid, declaring the intention to issue $10,000,000 bonds for the purpose of paying claims against the District and directing that notice of such intention be published as provided by law.

11.2. Review of the IASB Resolutions

12. Old Business

13. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for October 18, 2016 be approved as listed.

13.1. Payment of Bills dated September 30, 2016 in the amount of $940,656.35

13.2. Approval of Minutes

13.2.1. Regular Meeting – September 27, 2016

13.2.2. Closed Session –  September 27, 2016

13.2.3. Facilities and Finance Subcommittee Meeting - September 29, 2016

13.3. Personnel

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

15.2. Community School Action Team Meeting - Monday, November 7, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

15.3. Regular Board of Education Meeting - Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 7:30 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

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

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

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