January 17, 2023 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. 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.

6. Communications 

7. FOIA Requests

8. Board Committee Reports

8.1. Niles Township District for Special Education #807

8.2. Village of Skokie-Morton Grove

8.3. ED-RED

8.4. Subcommittee Reports

9. Administrative Reports

9.1. School and District Updates 

9.2. Official District Calendar 2023-24 

10. New Business

10.1. Overview of First Read Policies*
*specific policies included in consent agenda

11. Old Business

12. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for January 17, 2023 be approved as listed.

12.1. Payment of Bills dated December 31, 2022, in the amount of $ $582,851.59

12.2. Approval of Minutes

12.2.1. Regular Meeting - December 13, 2022

12.2.2. Closed Session - December 13, 2022

12.2.3. Special Meeting - December 20, 2022

12.3. Personnel Report 

12.4. Reschedule the April 18, 2023 Board Meeting to April 25, 2023 
Approve the amended 2022-23 schedule of regular Board meetings reflecting the rescheduling of the April 18, 2023 meeting to April 25, 2023.  

12.5. Amendment to the Benefits for Non-Union Staff 
Approve the amendment to the non-union benefits package substantially as presented by the Superintendent 

12.6. First Read of Policies 2:20; 2:30; 2:50; 2:100; 2:105; 2:210; 2:250; 3:10; 3:50; and 3:60 
Approve the following policies as first read: 2:20; 2:30; 2:50; 2:100; 2:105; 2:210; 2:250; 3:10; 3:50; and 3:60

12.7. First Read of Policies 4:10, 4:120, 4:140, 4:165, 4:190, 5:10, 5:20, 5:120, 5:190, 5:200, 5:220, 5:250, 5:270, 5:280, 5:290, 5:320, 5:330 

Approve the following policies as first read: 4:10, 4:120, 4:140, 4:165, 4:190, 5:10, 5:20, 5:120, 5:190, 5:200, 5:220, 5:250, 5:270, 5:280, 5:290, 5:320, 5:330

12.8. First Read of Policies 2:265, 4:165, 4:190,6:50, 6:65, 7:10, 7:20, 7:50, 7:70, 7:100, 7:180, 7:190, 7:250, 7:285, 7:290, and 7:340 KJS

Approve the following policies as first read: 2:265, 4:165, 4:190,6:50, 6:65, 7:10, 7:20, 7:50, 7:70, 7:100, 7:180, 7:190, 7:250, 7:285, 7:290, and 7:340

12.9. First Read of Policies: 5:320, 6:15, 6:20, 6:60, 6:160, 6:220, 6:250, 6:255, 6:260, 6:270, 6:280, 6:300, 6.310 and 6:340 - MA
Approve the following policies as first read: 5:320, 6:15, 6:20, 6:60, 6:160, 6:220, 6:250, 6:255, 6:260, 6:270, 6:280, 6:300, 6.310 and 6:340 

12.10. Natural Gas Supply Contract:
Authorize the Business Manager to sign a contract with CenterPoint Energy for a period of up to five years at a favorable price based on market conditions.
 

12.11. Pursuant to Board Policy 8:80, accept the donation from Martindcenterprises LLC in the amount of $1,000.00  

12.12. Resolution to Establish a Fiscal Year and Authorize Development of the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Approval of the resolution to establish the 2024 fiscal year and to authorize the Superintendent to prepare the 2023-24 Budget in tentative form.

12.13. Approve School Fees for the 2023-24 School Year 
It is recommended that the school fees for the 2023-24 school year be approved as presented.  

12.14. Official School Calendar 2023-24 
Approve the school calendar, with a beginning date of August 28, 2023 and a closing date of June 6, 2024, including Parent/Teacher Conference days of October 13, 2023 and March 8, 2024 and the Teacher Institute days of August 23, 2023; August 24, 2023; November 10, 2023; and February 16, 2024 be approved as the official school calendar, year 2023-2024, of School District 69, Cook County.

13. 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.

14. Future Meeting Dates 

14.1. ED-RED Legislative Dinner - Monday, January 23, 2023 3:00 - 8:00 pm Hilton Chicago/Northbrook

14.2. Regular Meeting of the Board of Education - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Maier Administration Center Board Room

14.3. Governing Board of NTDSE #807 - Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. - Molloy Education Center, 8701 Menard Ave, Morton Grove

15. 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; student disciplinary cases; 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. 

16. Adjournment