February 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Jeff Bowes, Board President, calls the meeting to order.
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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We will be joined by representatives of the Ross Student Ambassadors, sponsored by Megan Akhteebo, Amy Banas, Megan Rieger and Sandy Vasilakos. These Ambassadors were recommended by teachers because of their excellent Star Values and example to others. Also joining us are winners of the MacArthur Middle School Spelling Bee. These students participated in the Northwest Suburban Spelling Bee Contest.
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III. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Mr. Bednar, Mrs. Botwinski, Mr. Bowes, Mr. Chester, Mr. Novak, Mr. Greidanus, and Mrs. Peters.
ABSENT: No one. ALSO PRESENT; Dr. Don Angelaccio, Superintendent, Dr. Christie Samojedny, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, and Mr. Micheal DeBartolo, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations. |
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IV. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS AND PARTICIPATION
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At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. Sorensen, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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V. COMMUNICATIONS
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V.A. IASB North Cook Division Dinner Meeting
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North Cook IASB Dinner - March 21, 2018, @ Conant High School. For group registration please contact Nancy Sorensen, 847-870-5554 or nsorensen@d23.org.
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V.B. Thank you Note
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Thank you note for plant sent to Stacey Hendricks & family.
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VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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VI.A. BUILDING AND SITES
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Pat will report.
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VI.B. I.A.S.B./ED-RED
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No report.
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VI.C. POLICY
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No report. Approval of current policy revisions included in Consent Agenda.
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VI.D. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
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Brian will report.
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VI.E. N.S.S.E.O.:
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Carol will Report.
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VI.F. FINANCE:
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Mari-Lynn will report.
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VI.G. NEGOTIATIONS:
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No Report.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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The consent agenda includes the minutes of the Special Meeting, Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session of January 10, 2018, February personnel report, including the addition of 1 .5 FTE Early Childhood Teacher and up to 2 .5FTE Classroom Assistants, and the Policy second Reads. As reported in Building and Sites, we are also approving two contracts, both with Homer and Associates: one for tree and stump removal, one for mulch delivery and placement.
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VII.A. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2018
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VII.B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2018
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VII.C. Approval of the Executive Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2018
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VII.D. Personnel Report
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VII.E. Policy Second Read
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VII.E.1. Policy 2.260 Uniform Grievance Procedure
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VII.E.2. Policy 4.15 Identity Protection
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VII.E.3. Policy 4.110 Transportation
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VII.E.4. Policy 4.150 Facility Management and Building Programs
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VII.E.5. Policy 4.170 Safety
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VII.E.6. Policy 5.20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited
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VII.E.7. Policy 5.90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
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VII.E.8. Policy 5.100 Staff Development Program
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VII.E.9. Policy 5.200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal
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VII.E.10. Policy 5.220 Substitute Teachers
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VII.E.11. Policy 5.240 Suspension
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VII.E.12. Policy 5.290 Employment Termination and Suspensions
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VII.E.13. Policy 6.50 School Wellness
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VII.E.14. Policy 6.60 Curriculum Content
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VII.E.15. Policy 6.150 Home and Hospital Instruction
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VII.E.16. Policy 6.340 Student Testing and Assessment Program
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VII.E.17. Policy 7.10 Equal Educational Opportunities
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VII.E.18. Policy 7.15 Student and Family Privacy Rights
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VII.E.19. Policy 7.20 Harassment of Students Prohibited
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VII.E.20. Policy 7.70 Attendance and Truancy
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VII.E.21. Policy 7.180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
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VII.E.22. Policy 7.190 Student Behavior
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VII.E.23. Policy 7.250 Student Support Services
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VII.E.24. Policy 7.260 Exemption from PE
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VII.E.25. Policy 7.275 Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment
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VII.E.26. Policy 7.305 Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries
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VII.E.27. Policy 7.340 Student Records
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VII.F. Approval of Tree Removal (Eisenhower School) and Stump Grinding (Ross School)
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As part of the budget, the Department of Buildings and Grounds set aside money for tree removal at Eisenhower School and stump grinding at Ross School due to weather events that transpired over the summer. The District obtained three (3) quotes. The quote from Homer has been reviewed by the Building & Sites Committee and has been executed by Brian Rominski. This approval is merely acknowledgement of the budget expenditure.
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VII.G. Approval of Contract for Playground Mulch Product & Services
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As part of the budget, the Department of Buildings and Grounds set aside money for replenishing mulch on each of the three (3) playgrounds in order to maintain a safe environment and compliance with the Illinois School Code. The District obtained three (3) quotes. The quote from Homer has been reviewed by the Building & Sites Committee and has been executed by Brian Rominski. This approval is merely acknowledgement of the budget expenditure.
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
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Attached is the memo recommending payment of the voucher lists for materials, supplies, and services paid since the last BOE meeting. In addition, the District payments for salaries and insurance benefits during the previous month are included for approval. Those documents are all included for your review.
I move to approve the Financial Report as presented.
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IX. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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IX.A. Strategic Planning: ENGAGE Phase Summary Report - DISCUSSION
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Representatives from HYA will attend our meeting to present a summary of themes and information gathered during the ENGAGE phase of our strategic planning process. This information will be used to inform our ENVISION phase and board/Administrative workshop on March 3rd.
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IX.B. Staffing Plan Proposal 2018-19 - DISCUSSION
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Dr. Angelaccio will present a proposed staffing plan for the 2018-19 school year, highlighting impact on class size guidelines, space constraints, and budget.
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IX.C. Student Fees Proposal 2018-19 - DISCUSSION
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Mr. DeBartolo will present a proposal of student fees for 2018-19, including impact on programming, short and long term budget.
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IX.D. Extended Day Program Overview - INFORMATION
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Ms. LeBrect will present an overview of current and planned services and programming for our Extended Day Program including implications for wait list reduction, expanded services, staffing and budget.
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IX.E. Capitol Projects Update - ACTION
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Mr. Rominski will provide an update to the board on the Summer 2018 capitol projects including current status of bid proposals, scope of work, staffing and budget implications.
I move to approve the bid proposal from Safe-way Tuckpointing for masonry work in the amount of $74,450. I move to approve the proposal from Nicholas and Associates for the MacArthur toilet room renovation in the amount of $49,264.95 |
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IX.E.1. Masonry Project
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IX.E.2. Toilet Room Renovation
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IX.F. Institute Day Recap - INFORMATION
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Included in the packet will be a summary of the January 22 Teacher Institute Day. Dr. Samojedny will not present, but will be available for comment or question from the board.
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IX.G. Illinois Science Assessment Report - INFORMATION
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Included in the packet will be a summary of the published data from the 2016 and 2017 Illinois Science Assessments. Dr. Samojedny will not present, but will be available for comment or question from the board.
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IX.H. District BluePrint Goal Update - Trimester II - INFORMATION
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Included in the packet will be a summary of the updates and Trimester II progress report on the current 2017-18 District BluePrint. The Trimester II Updates are added to the document from Trimester I, and colored light blue. Administration will not present, but will be available for comment or question from the board.
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X. RECOGNITION OF VISITOR PARTICIPATION
Description:
At each regular and special open meeting, members of the public and District employees may comment to or ask questions of the Board of Education. If you would like to address the Board, please complete a Visitor Participation Form and present it to Mrs. Sorensen, our recording secretary, at this time. The Board will be prepared to address those comments related to the agenda within a reasonable time.
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XI. OLD BUSINESS
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XI.A. Semi-Annual Review of Executive Session Minutes - ACTION
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Mari-Lynn reviewed the Executive session minutes for the past six months. She is recommending the release of Executive Session Minutes from April 2017 thru December 2017.
I move that the Executive Session Minutes from April 2017, thru December 2017 be made available for public inspection, as they no longer require confidential treatment, and that Executive Session recordings over 18 months old be destroyed. |
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XII. NEW BUSINESS
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XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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I move we adjourn to Executive Session for matters regarding personnel. There will be no action after Executive Session.
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XIV. OPEN SESSION
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XV. ADJOURNMENT
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