December 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

3. Truth in Taxation Public Hearing

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-Morton Grove

9.3. ED-RED

9.4. Subcommittee Reports

10. Administrative Reports

10.1. School and District Updates

10.2. FY 2018 Audited Financial Statements

10.3. CFC Annual Report

11. New Business

11.1. IASB Governance Training Date

11.2. Policy First Reads (Section 2)

11.3. Policy First Reads (Sections 4 & part of 5)

11.4. Policy First Reads (Section 6 & part of 5)

11.5. Policy First Reads (Section 7)

12. Old Business

13. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for December 18, 2018 be approved as listed.

13.1. Approval of Minutes

13.1.1. Regular Meeting – November 20, 2018

13.1.2. Facilities & Finance Meeting - December 10, 2018

13.2. Payment of Bills dated November 30, 2018 in the amount of $875,114.56

13.3. Personnel

13.4. Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Levy for the 2018 Levy Year
Approve the amounts to be levied for the year 2018 on the equalized assessed value for all taxable property within School District 69, Cook County, Illinois and authorize the President and Secretary of this Board to sign and file the Certification of Tax Levy, including the foregoing amounts and purposes with the Clerk of Cook County.

13.5. Resolution Authorizing Reduction of Certain Fund Levies for the 2018 Levy Year
Approve the resolution titled “Resolution to Instruct the County Clerk How to Apportion 2018 Tax Levy Extension Reductions for Skokie School District #69, Cook County, Illinois” be approved as presented by the Superintendent, and that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board.

13.6. Establish fees for 2019-20
It is recommended that the Board approve the student and bus transportation fees for the 2019-20 school year.

13.7. Approve the MOU with the PSRP to establish an Apple Certification stipend.

13.8. Property Tax Abatement
It is recommended that the Board approve the application for the Tax Year 2018 Property Tax Relief Grant as presented. 

13.9. Acceptance of Annual Auditor’s Report 
It is recommended that the report of the auditor, Klein Hall CPA, be accepted as presented and placed on file.

13.10. 2019-20 Student Transportation Contract Extension
It is recommended that the Board approve a one-year student transportation contract extension for the 2019-20 school year with Lakeview Bus Line, Inc., at in increase of 4.75%, or approximately $40,000.

13.11. Facility Use Agreement
It is recommended that the Board approve the Facility Use Agreement for the St. Patrick's Day family event at Madison Elementary School sponsored by Kiwanis.

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. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, January 15, 2019 – 7:00 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room 

15.2. Special Education Learning Team Meeting - Wednesday, January 23, 2019 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

15.3. ED-RED 48th Annual Legislative Dinner - Monday, January 28, 2019 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Cafe la Cave

16. Adjournment