June 11, 2019 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; 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; 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; the sale or purchase of securities, investments, or investment contracts; and the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.  

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

4. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition 

5. District Recognition

6. Village of Skokie Proposed TIF Presentation

7. Public Hearing of Proposed Amended Budget FY 2019

8. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

9. 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.

10. Communications

11. FOIA Requests

12. Board Committee Reports

12.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

12.2. Village of Skokie-Morton Grove

12.3. ED-RED

12.4. Subcommittee Reports

13. Administrative Reports 

13.1. School and District Updates

13.2. Strategic Plan Measures

13.3. Student Data Report: NWEA (MAPS)

14. New Business

14.1. Approve the first read of Policy 7:270 as presented.

14.2. Approve the first read of Policy 5:170 as presented.

14.3. Resolution for Adoption of Amended Budget for FY19
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2018-2019 Amended Budget as presented by the Superintendent on “School District Budget Form (ISBE 50-36) July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019” 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, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.

15. Old Business

16. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for June 11, 2019 be approved as listed.

16.1. Payment of Bills dated May 31, 2019 in the amount of $296,311.81

16.2. Approval of Minutes

16.2.1. Regular Meeting – May 21, 2019

16.2.2. Closed Session - May 21, 2019

16.3. Personnel

16.4. Approval of Non-Union Salaries for 2019-20
         
          Network Systems Administrator, Mr. Nick Korzeniowski
          Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, Ms. Christina Bart
          Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Ms. Suzanne Batch
          Coordinator of Finance and Operations, Ms. Rita Esho
          Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds, Mr. John Tinetti 
          Community Schools Resource Coordinator, Ms. Sarah Rankin

16.5. 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:
• Ms. Sarah Aseltine, Assistant Principal/ELL Coordinator
• Mr. Justin Attaway, Chief School Business Official
• Mr. Andrew Carpenter, Principal
• Mr.  Lorenzo Cervantes, Principal
• Mrs. Kristine Joaquin Schubert, Director of Special Services 
• Mr. Bryan Kelly, Learning and School Coordinator
• Ms. Margaret McMahon, Assistant Principal
• Ms. Vanessa Morales, Assistant Principal
• Ms. Kristen Ulery, Principal

16.6. Approve the following amendment substantially as presented modifying the current Performance Based Superintendent's Contract to extend through June 30, 2024.

16.7. Amendment to the Benefits Package for Administrators
Accept the amended administrative benefits contract substantially as presented by the Superintendent and authorize the President and Secretary to sign the contract on behalf of the Board.

16.8. Liability Insurance
Approve the renewal from Collective Liability Insurance Cooperative (CLIC) for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, at the rate of $56,672 and authorize the Business Manager to sign the policy document.

16.9. Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Approve the renewal from Accident Fund for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, at the rate of $67,906 and authorize the Business Manager to sign the policy document.

16.10. Hazardous Crossings
Certify the hazardous crossings within the boundaries of School District 69 for the 2019-20 school year as presented.

16.11. Authorization to Dispose of Excess or Obsolete Equipment
It is recommended that the Board of Education declare the equipment detailed above as surplus equipment and authorize Administration to dispose of the same. This equipment will be recycled by a certified R2 and/or e-Stewards recycling company.

16.12.  Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Boards of Education of Skokie School District 69, Morton Grove School District 70, and Bannockburn Public School District 106 to allow District 69 to provide communications services to Districts 70 and 106.

16.13. Approve the Skokie District 69 Consolidated District Plan as required by the Illinois State Board of Education for the ESSA grants.

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. Regular Board of Education Meeting - Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

18.2. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, August 20, 2019 – 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; 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; the sale or purchase of securities, investments, or investment contracts; and the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.  

20. Adjournment