June 19, 2018 at 6:00 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; 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; student disciplinary cases.  

3. Recall to order of Open Session (7:00 p.m.)

4. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition 

5. District Recognition

6. Community Schools Video

7. Public Hearing of Proposed Amended Budget FY 2018

8. Public Hearing for Interfund Transfers

9. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

10. 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.

11. Communications

12. FOIA Requests

13. Board Committee Reports

13.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

13.2. Village of Skokie-Morton Grove

13.3. ED-RED

13.4. Subcommittee Reports

14. Administrative Reports 

14.1. School and District Updates

14.2. Strategic Plan Measures

14.3. Special Education Learning Team Launch

14.4. CFC Benchmark Data

14.5. 2018-19 School Calendar Revisions

15. New Business

15.1. Tentative Budget FY 2019
It is recommended that the Tentative Budget for the 2018 – 2019 school year (FY 2019) be accepted as presented.

15.2. Budget Hearing Notice
It is recommended that a public hearing on the 2018-2019 Budget be scheduled for the regular Board meeting of Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administration Center Board Room, and that appropriate public notice of the availability of the Tentative Budget and public hearing be given. (Budget hearing notice to be appended to official minutes.)

15.3. Resolution for Adoption of Amended Budget for FY18
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2017-2018 Amended Budget as presented by the Superintendent on “School District Budget Form (ISBE 50-36) July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018” 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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018.

16. Old Business

17. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for June 19, 2018 be approved as listed.

17.1. Payment of Bills dated May 31, 2018 in the amount of $1,269,894.52

17.2. Approval of Minutes

17.2.1. Regular Meeting – May 15, 2018

17.2.2. Facilities and Finance Subcommittee Meeting - May 29, 2018

17.3. Personnel

17.4. Approval of Non-Union Salaries for 2018-19
         
          Network Systems Administrator, Mr. Nick Korzeniowski
          Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Ms. Christina Bart
          Administrative Assistant for Office of Academics, Ms. Debbie Swarczewski
          Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Ms. Suzanne Batch
          Coordinator of Finance and Operations, Ms. Rita Gorguis
          Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. John Tinetti 
          Resource Coordinator, Ms. Sarah Rankin

17.5. Official School Calendar 2018-19 Revised 
Approve the revised school calendar with a beginning date of September 4, 2018 and a closing date of June 13, 2019, including Parent/Teacher Conference days of October 5, 2018 and March 4, 2019, and the Teacher Institute days of August 29, 2018, August 30, 2018, November 6, 2018 and March 1, 2019 as the official school calendar, year 2018-19, of School District 69, Cook County.

17.6. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the SEA amending Appendix B - Leadership Stipends

17.7. Regular Meeting Dates for the Board of Education School Year 2018-2019
Approve the regular meetings of the Board of Education of Skokie/Morton Grove School District 69, Cook County, Illinois for the 2018-19 school year

17.8. Facility Use Agreements

17.9. Resolution Authorizing Prompt Payment of Bills
Approve the resolution titled "Resolution Authorizing Prompt Payment of Bills" and authorize the President and Secretary to sign on behalf of the Board.

17.10. Approve the cancellation of the July 17, 2018 Board of Education meeting.

17.11. Liability Insurance
Approve the renewal from Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at the rate of $53,618 and authorize the Business Manager to sign the policy document.

17.12. Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Approve the renewal from Accident Fund for the period July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, at the rate of $63,181 and authorize the Business Manager to sign the policy document.

17.13. Hazardous Crossings
Certify the hazardous crossings within the boundaries of School District 69 for the 2018-19 school year as presented.

17.14. Interfund Transfers

17.14.1. Approve the resolution titled "Resolution directing the school treasurer to transfer funds from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Capital Projects Fund of Skokie-Morton Grove School District Number 69, Cook County, Illinois." 

17.14.2. 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."

17.14.3. Approve the resolution titled "Resolution directing the transfer of $1,500,000 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.)

17.14.4. Approve the resolution titled "Resolution directing the transfer of $500,000 from the Transportation Fund to the Education Fund of Skokie-Morton Grove School District Number 69, Cook County, Illinois. (Resolution to be appended to official minutes.)

17.15. Termination of Administrator Contract
Approve the termination of the contract with Mr. Bryan Kelly, Assistant Principal, dated July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

17.16. Administrator Contracts
Approve the following administrative contracts substantially as presented by the Superintendent and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the contracts on behalf of the Board:
• Mr. Bryan Kelly, Learning and School Culture Coordinator

17.17. Piano Donation
It is recommended that the Board approve the donation of one piano to Lincoln Jr. High School.

17.18. Audit Services RFP
Award the Audit Services contract to Klein Hall CPAs for the audits of fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020.

18. 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.

19. Future Meeting Dates

19.1. Note - July 17, 2018 Regular Board of Education Meeting has been cancelled.

19.2. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, August 21, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room

19.3. Special Education Learning Team Meeting - Monday, September 24, 2018 - 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. -  Maier Administration Center Board Room

19.4. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, September 25, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room

20. 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; 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; student disciplinary cases. 

21. Adjournment