February 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)
Description:
__ Kevin Daly
__ Myra A. Foutris __ Elaina Geraghty __ Jay Oleniczak __ Rupal Shah Mandal __ Peter D. Theodore __ John P. Vranas ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS __ Dr. David. L. Russo __ Dr. Dominick M. Lupo __ Courtney Whited __ Mark Atkinson __ Aliaa Ibrahim __ Joseph Segreti __ Jennifer Ruttkay __ Chris Harmon __ Jordan Stephen __ Kristine Vandenbroek __ Renee Tolnai |
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. Curricular Highlight - Mr. Mark Atkinson (Lincoln Hall Principal) and Mr. Joe Segreti, (Lincoln Hall Assistant Principal) will introduce seventh grade STEM teacher, Mr. Steve Gerber, and his students to discuss Future Cities. Each year, the team is tasked with tackling a modern day problem with a modern day solution. This year, our team tackled the Climate Change Challenge.
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
(Any member of the Board wishing to vote separately on a Consent Agenda item should request removal of that item from the Consent Agenda.) |
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4.a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a.I. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - JANUARY 12, 2023
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4.b. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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4.b.I. Personnel Report
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4.b.II. Resignation
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4.b.II.1. Mariam Auchana, Paraprofessional, Lincoln Hall, effective January 23, 2023
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4.b.III. FMLA Leave Request
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4.b.III.1. Jean Catalano, 4th Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective January 9, 2023, with an expected return March 13, 2023
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4.b.III.2. Kelly Cabrera, 3rd Grade Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective March 24, 2023 with an expected return for the 2023-24 school year
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4.b.III.3. Jennifer Ballema, Gate Math Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective January 23, 2023 with an expected return of February 13, 2023
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4.b.IV. Retirement
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4.b.IV.1. Elizabeth Sterba, Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year
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4.b.V. Unpaid Leave of Absence
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4.b.V.1. Susan Emerick-Reza, Paraprofessional, Todd Hall, effective February 13, 2023 with an expected return of April 24, 2023
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4.c. 2023 General Work at Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration to recommend to the Board of Education to accept the bid proposal from BEAR Construction for 2023 General Work at Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall including alternate #2 in the amount of $1,415,600 to commence on June 15, 2023 and conclude on August 18, 2023.
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4.d. Window Treatment Bid for Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall
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The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration to recommend to the Board of Education to commence the bid award process for window treatment installation at Todd Hall and Rutledge Hall to be completed in the summer of 2023.
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4.e. AHEPA Bone Marrow Registry Lincoln Hall Gym Rental Request
Description:
The Facilities Committee concurs with the Administration to recommend to the Board of Education to approve the Facilities Rental Agreement from Ahepa Bone Marrow Registry for rental of the Lincoln Hall gymnasium on March 8, 9 and 11, 2023 at a charge of $1,300 to reimburse SD74 for the Building Engineers’ pay and waive the $3,600 gymnasium rental fee.
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4.f. Policy
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4.f.I. Consent Only - Policies Excluded from 1st Reading for Approval* *These policies are excluded from 1st Reading because they only involve changes in citations or immediate compliance with the law or Illinois School Code.
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4.f.I.1. Press Plus Issue #110 November 2022
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4.f.I.1.(1) Draft Updates
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4.f.I.1.(1)(1) 6:340 Student Testing and Assessment Program
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4.f.I.1.(1)(2) 7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students
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4.f.I.1.(1)(3) 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
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4.f.I.1.(1)(4) 7:250 Student Support Services
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4.f.I.1.(1)(5) 7:285 Anaphylaxis Prevention, Response, and Management Program
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4.f.I.1.(1)(6) 7:290 Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention
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4.f.I.1.(1)(7) 7:340 Student Records
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4.f.I.1.(2) Review and Monitoring
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4.f.I.1.(2)(1) 3:10 Goals and Objectives
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4.f.I.1.(2)(2) 4:55 Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
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4.f.I.1.(2)(3) 2:150 Committees
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4.f.I.1.(2)(4) 2:250 Access to District Public Records
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4.f.I.1.(2)(5) 5:170 Copyright
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4.f.I.1.(2)(6) 5:190 Certification
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4.f.I.1.(2)(7) 5:260 Student Teachers
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4.f.I.1.(2)(8) 6:130 Program for the Gifted
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4.f.I.1.(2)(9) 6:270 Guidance and Counseling Program
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4.f.II. 2nd Reading/Adoption of Policy by the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education
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4.f.II.1. 2:100 Board Member Conflict of Interest
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4.f.II.2. 5:220 Substitute Teachers
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4.f.II.3. 5:250 Leaves of Absence |
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4.f.II.4. 5:280 Duties and Qualifications |
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4.f.II.5. 5:330 Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays, and Leaves
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Rationale: As part of the regular meeting, the Board of Education routinely approves minutes, personnel items, Board policies, and routine business matters. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves those items on the Consent Agenda as appear above. Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________ |
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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6. NEW BUSINESS
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7. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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7.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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7.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Elaina Geraghty/Myra A. Foutris
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7.c. Finance Committee: Peter D. Theodore/Jay Oleniczak
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7.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Elaina Geraghty
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7.e. Policy Committee: Rupal Shah Mandal/Myra A. Foutris
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7.e.I. 1st Reading by Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education
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7.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #110 November 2022
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7.e.I.1.(1) Draft Update
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7.e.I.1.(1)(1) 4:140 Waiver of Student Fees |
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7.e.I.1.(1)(2) 6:255 Assemblies and Ceremonies
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7.e.I.1.(2) Draft Updates - Rewritten
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7.e.I.1.(2)(1) 5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest
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7.f. President's Report: Kevin Daly
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8. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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8.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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8.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tammer Gad (President)
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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9.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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9.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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9.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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9.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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9.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - NOVEMBER 2022
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9.c.II. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,025,112.54
Bills reviewed this month by: Jay Oleniczak and Myra A. Foutris
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Rationale: The Board of Education routinely reviews and approves invoices and bills.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve invoices and bills in the amount of $1,025,112.54. Motion by member: ________________ Seconded by: _______________ |
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10. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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11. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
Description:
I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education recess into Closed Session for the purposes of:
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), amended by P.A. 101-459 - Personnel Motion by member:_________________ Seconded by:________________ |
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________
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