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Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - (6:00 p.m.) 
 

GOVERNING BOARD

District 67
Noel Lorenzana / Katie Leslie (Alternate)

District 68
Noelle Sullivan / Jeffrey Sterbenc (Alternate)

District 69
Mark Chao / Ken Durr (Alternate)

District 70
Pamela Alper / George Karagozian (Alternate)

District 71
Matt Holbrook / Joe Kuffel (Alternate)

District 72
Jacqueline Bujdei / Estera Tomuta (Alternate)

District 73
Frank Santoro / Atanu Das (Alternate)

District 73.5
LaTasha Nelson / Maureen Jacob (Alternate)

District 74
John Vranas / Kevin Daly (Alternate)

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS
Tarin Kendrick
Kathy Gavin
Candice Hartranft
Christine Perry
Sheila Arad
Joy Singh
Christina Dimas

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
4. PRESENTATION
Deaf & Hard of Hearing - J. Wyma and T. Friedlander
5. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended motion:  I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the Open Session Minutes of April 11, 2024, the Personnel Report, and the Accounts Payable report for April 30, 2024, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.

Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
5.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.A.1. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes 
5.B. PERSONNEL 
 
5.C. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 
 
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6.A. Executive Director: Tarin Kendrick
6.A.1. Teacher Appreciation Week
6.A.2. End of the Year Celebration
6.A.3. 2024-25 Board Meeting Dates
6.A.4. Legislative Update
6.B. Director's Report: Candice Hartranft
6.C. Principal's Report: Chris Perry
6.D. Supervisor's Report: Sheila Arad
6.E. Technology Report: Joy Singh
 
7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.A. Finance/Facilities Report: Kathy Gavin
7.B. Policy Report: Mark Chao
7.C. Collaborative for Curriculum (CFC) Report: Noelle Sullivan and John Vranas
 
8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 
 

8.A. First Reading of PRESS Policies, Issue 114

2:40 Board Member Qualifications; 2:140-E Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use; 2:150-AP Superintendent Committees; 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure; 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin; 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors; 4:190 Targeted School Violence prevention Program; 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment; 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited; 5:100 Staff Development Program; 5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest; 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year; 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities; 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited; 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment; 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

9. INFORMATION/ACTION ITEMS 
 
9.A. Policy 7:16 Audio Recordings of Student-Related Meetings (New)
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve Policy 7:16 Audio Recordings of Student-Related Meetings, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.

Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
9.B. EBC Rates 2024-25
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the District’s participation in the healthcare plan (both medical and dental) offered through membership in the Educational Benefit Cooperative (EBC) from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.
Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
10. COMMUNICATIONS: Tarin Kendrick
10.A. Student Enrollment Data
10.B. Staff Recognition - Just Do It
11. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion: I recommend adjourning the meeting of the Governing Board.

Moved by:______________________  Seconded by:_____________________
12. CALENDAR NOTES
May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day - No School
June 13, 2024 - Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center
June 13, 2024 - Governing Board Meeting - 6:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center

 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - (6:00 p.m.) 
 

GOVERNING BOARD

District 67
Noel Lorenzana / Katie Leslie (Alternate)

District 68
Noelle Sullivan / Jeffrey Sterbenc (Alternate)

District 69
Mark Chao / Ken Durr (Alternate)

District 70
Pamela Alper / George Karagozian (Alternate)

District 71
Matt Holbrook / Joe Kuffel (Alternate)

District 72
Jacqueline Bujdei / Estera Tomuta (Alternate)

District 73
Frank Santoro / Atanu Das (Alternate)

District 73.5
LaTasha Nelson / Maureen Jacob (Alternate)

District 74
John Vranas / Kevin Daly (Alternate)

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS
Tarin Kendrick
Kathy Gavin
Candice Hartranft
Christine Perry
Sheila Arad
Joy Singh
Christina Dimas

Subject:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
 
Subject:
4. PRESENTATION
Deaf & Hard of Hearing - J. Wyma and T. Friedlander
Subject:
5. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended motion:  I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the Open Session Minutes of April 11, 2024, the Personnel Report, and the Accounts Payable report for April 30, 2024, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.

Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
Description:


 
Subject:
5.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
5.A.1. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes 
Description:
Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:__________________
 
Subject:
5.B. PERSONNEL 
 
Subject:
5.C. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 
 
Subject:
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
6.A. Executive Director: Tarin Kendrick
Subject:
6.A.1. Teacher Appreciation Week
Subject:
6.A.2. End of the Year Celebration
Subject:
6.A.3. 2024-25 Board Meeting Dates
Subject:
6.A.4. Legislative Update
Subject:
6.B. Director's Report: Candice Hartranft
Subject:
6.C. Principal's Report: Chris Perry
Subject:
6.D. Supervisor's Report: Sheila Arad
Subject:
6.E. Technology Report: Joy Singh
 
Subject:
7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
7.A. Finance/Facilities Report: Kathy Gavin
Subject:
7.B. Policy Report: Mark Chao
Subject:
7.C. Collaborative for Curriculum (CFC) Report: Noelle Sullivan and John Vranas
 
Subject:
8. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 
 
Subject:

8.A. First Reading of PRESS Policies, Issue 114

2:40 Board Member Qualifications; 2:140-E Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Email Use; 2:150-AP Superintendent Committees; 2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure; 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure; 2:270 Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Color, and National Origin; 4:165 Awareness and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Grooming Behaviors; 4:190 Targeted School Violence prevention Program; 5:10 Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment; 5:20 Workplace Harassment Prohibited; 5:100 Staff Development Program; 5:120 Employee Ethics; Code of Professional Conduct; and Conflict of Interest; 5:300 Schedules and Employment Year; 7:10 Equal Educational Opportunities; 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited; 7:180 Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment; 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited

Subject:
9. INFORMATION/ACTION ITEMS 
 
Subject:
9.A. Policy 7:16 Audio Recordings of Student-Related Meetings (New)
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve Policy 7:16 Audio Recordings of Student-Related Meetings, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.

Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
Subject:
9.B. EBC Rates 2024-25
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the District’s participation in the healthcare plan (both medical and dental) offered through membership in the Educational Benefit Cooperative (EBC) from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.
Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
Subject:
10. COMMUNICATIONS: Tarin Kendrick
Subject:
10.A. Student Enrollment Data
Subject:
10.B. Staff Recognition - Just Do It
Subject:
11. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion: I recommend adjourning the meeting of the Governing Board.

Moved by:______________________  Seconded by:_____________________
Description:
Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:__________________
 
Subject:
12. CALENDAR NOTES
May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day - No School
June 13, 2024 - Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center
June 13, 2024 - Governing Board Meeting - 6:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center

 

Tarin Kendrick, Executive Director

Niles Township District for Special Education #807 is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of this meeting or facility, are requested to contact the District Office at 847-965-9040 promptly to allow Niles Township District for Special Education #807 to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. 

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