November 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition

3. Staff Recognition

4. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda

5. Conduct of Public Hearing for the issuance of not to exceed $25,125,000 General Obligation Lease Obligations (Alternate Revenue Source) for the purpose of building and equipping a new school building and improving the site thereof.

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. Lincoln Construction Update

10.3. Property Tax Relief - ISBE Program

10.4. Extending the School Day

10.5. School District Calendar 2020-21

10.6. Student Data Report - Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)

11. New Business

11.1. 2019 Tentative Levy
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2019 Tentative Levy as presented.

12. Old Business

12.1. Review of IASB Resolutions

13. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for November 19, 2019 be approved as listed.

13.1. Payment of Bills dated October 31, 2019 in the amount of $1,042,987.07

13.2. Approval of Minutes

13.2.1. Committee of the Whole Minutes - September 10, 2019

13.2.2. Regular Minutes – October 22, 2019

13.3. Personnel

13.4. Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice
It is recommended that the Board approve a "Truth in Taxation" public hearing on the 2019 Property Tax Levy to be scheduled for the regular Board meeting of Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Maier Administration Center Board Room, and that appropriate public notice of the hearing be given.

13.5. IWSE Lease Agreement
It is recommended that the Board approve the lease agreement with the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston as presented.

13.6. 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.

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. No Small Matter - Wednesday, November 20, - 5:00 p.m. - Registration/Dinner and 6:00 p.m. Program - Evanston High School

15.2. Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, December 17, 2019 – 7:00 p.m. – Maier Administration Center Board Room

15.3. Insurance Subcommittee - Monday, December 16, 2019 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

16. 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 security procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. 

17. Adjournment