April 18, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call (6:15 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 (7:00 p.m.)

4. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

5. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

6. Staff Recognition

7. 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.

8. Communications

9. FOIA Requests

10. Board Committee Reports

10.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

10.2. Village of Skokie and Morton Grove 

10.3. ED-RED

10.4. Subcommittee Reports

11. Administrative Reports

11.1. School and District Updates

11.2. Community School Action Team (CSAT) Recommendations 

11.3. Advanced Learner Program (ALP)

12. New Business

12.1. IASB Board Self Reflection

12.1.1. District Dashboard 

12.1.2. Policy Procedures 

13. Old Business

13.1. Approve as second and final read Policies 2:70, 6:100 and 8:110 (adopted as presented by IASB July 2016 PRESS Update)

13.2. Approve as second and final read Policies 7:270 and 8:90 (adopted as presented with options by IASB July 2016 PRESS Update)

13.3. Approve as second and final read Policies 2:120, 2:200 (adopted as presented by IASB October 2016 PRESS Update)

13.4. Approve as second and final read Policies 4:60, 4:110 (adopted as presented by IASB October 2016 PRESS Update)

13.5. Approve as second and final read Policies 5:10, 5:100, 5:125, 5:190, 5:280 (adopted as presented by IASB October 2016 PRESS Update)

13.6. Approve as second and final read Policies 6:15, 6:50, 6:60, 6:145, 6:160, 6:170, 6:340 (adopted as presented by IASB October 2016 PRESS Update) 

13.7. Approve as second and final read Policies 7:50, 7:60, 7:70, 7:260, 7:305, 7:310, and 8:70 (adopted as presented by IASB October 2016 PRESS Update)

13.8. Approve as second and final read Policies 2:220, 5:60, 5:260, and 7:250 (adopted as presented with options by IASB October 2016 PRESS Update)

13.9. Hold Policies 4:175, 5:250, and 5:330 for future response

14. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for April 18, 2017 be approved as listed.

14.1. Payment of Bills dated March 31, 2017 in the amount of $933,627.99

14.2. Approval of Minutes

14.2.1. CFC Meeting - March 1, 2017

14.2.2. Regular Meeting – March 21, 2017

14.2.3. Closed Session I - March 21, 2017

14.2.4. Closed Session II - March 21, 2017

14.2.5. Special Meeting Closed Session  – April 5, 2017

14.3. Personnel

14.4. Facility Use Agreements

14.4.1. Agreement dated March 6, 2017 submitted by Youth Opportunity Utd for the use of Thomas Edison School for their Summer Learning Program from June 14 – August 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Completed Facility Use Agreement to be appended to official minutes.)

14.5. Resolution Authorizing Dismissal of a 1st Year Probationary Teacher
Approve the resolution titled: “Resolution Authorizing Notice of Dismissal to Non-Tenured Teachers Other Than Final-Year Probationary Teachers” be approved as presented by the Superintendent, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the resolution and related letter on behalf of the Board. (Resolution with exhibits to be appended to official minutes.)

15. 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.

16. Future Meeting Dates

16.1. Special Board of Education Meeting - Monday, April 24, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 

16.2. EL Learning Team - Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 

16.3. Special Board of Education Meeting - Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room (if needed)

16.4. EL Learning Team - Tuesday, May 2, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

16.5. Organizational Board of Education Meeting - Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. - Madison MPR

16.6. CFC Steering Committee Meeting - Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. - Golf District 67

16.7. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, May 16, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. – Madison MPR

17. 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.

18. Adjournment