March 21, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Roll Call (6:00 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; 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; the selection of a person to fill a public office, as defined in the Open Meetings Act, including a vacancy in a public office, when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office, when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinance; and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.

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. Presentation by Village Staff: Economic Development in Skokie

8. 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.

9. Communications

10. FOIA Requests

11. Board Committee Reports

11.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

11.2. Villages of Skokie / Morton Grove 

11.3. ED-RED

11.4. Subcommittee Reports

11.5. Classrooms First Steering Committee

12. Administrative Reports

12.1. School and District Updates

12.2. Instructional Coaches 

12.3. 2017-18 Official School Calendar Revision 

12.4. 2017-18 Staffing Plan

13. New Business

14. First Read Policies 

15. Old Business

15.1. Final SEA 2016-2019 Contract 

16. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for March 21, 2017 be approved as listed.

16.1. Approval of the Facilities Use Agreement 

16.2. Approval of Policy First Reads 
It is recommended that the Board adopt the policies from the July 2016 and October 2016 PRESS Issues as presented online under "School Board" and "Policy Updates"

16.3. Approval of Minutes

16.3.1. Special Meeting – February 27, 2017

16.3.2. Closed Session – February 21, 2017

16.3.3. Closed Session - January 17, 2017

16.3.4. Regular Meeting - February 21, 2017

16.3.5. Classrooms First Steering Committee Meeting - March 1, 2017

16.4. Payment of Bills dated February 28, 2017 in the amount of $410,916.62

16.5. Personnel

16.6. 2017-18 Official School Calendar Revision 

16.7. Teacher Non-Renewals

16.7.1. Resolution Authorizing Dismissal of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year Probationary Teachers
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.)

16.7.2. Resolution Authorizing the Honorable Dismissal of Teachers 
Approve the resolution titled: “Resolution Authorizing the Honorable Dismissal of 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.)

16.7.3. Resolution Authorizing Reduction In Force of Educational Support Personnel 
Approve the resolution titled: "Resolution Authorizing Reduction In Force of Educational Support Personnel" 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.)

16.8. Recognition for Service
It is recommended that the Board approve the Recognitions for Service for Mr. Andrew Carpenter, Edison Principal, Mr. Justin Attaway, Business Manager, and Mr. Chris Miller, Director of Technology as presented by the Superintendent.

16.9. Summer 2017 Bids 
Award the construction contracts to the recommended vendors, which vendors the Board recognizes as the lowest responsible bidders for the respective contracts, and further assign the contracts to the Board's construction manager, Nicholas and Associates, Inc. The contract values represent Base Bid (less identified bond premiums) plus Alternate No. 1, 5, 6, and 9.

16.10. Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent and Business Manager to Approve Change Orders

16.11. Approve 2017-18 Lunch Fees
Approve a $0.15 increase to $2.85 for paid lunches for the 2017-18 school year.

16.12. Approve Bid 1701: Door Lock Hardware and Installation

16.13. Improvements to Detention Basin serving Madison School 

16.13.1. Approve amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Skokie Park District 

16.13.2. Approve easement agreement for construction of improvements and use of Detention Basin

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. EL Learning Team Meeting - Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room 

18.2. Special Board of Education Meeting - Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

18.3. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, April 18, 2017 – 7:00 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room

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; 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; the selection of a person to fill a public office, as defined in the Open Meetings Act, including a vacancy in a public office, when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office, when the public body is given power to remove the occupant under law or ordinance; and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.

20. Adjournment