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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 / Fernanda Perez (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. WELCOME NEW STAFF
5. FIT PRESENTATION
6. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended motion:  I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the Open Session Minutes of August 22, 2024, the Closed Session Minutes of August 22, 2024, the Personnel Report, and the Accounts Payable report for August 31, 2024, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.

Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
6.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.A.1. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes 
6.A.2. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes - Closed Session 
 
6.B. PERSONNEL 
 
6.C. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
 
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.A. Executive Director: Tarin Kendrick
7.A.1. Enrollment and Space
7.A.2. NTSA Update 
7.A.3. ED-RED
7.A.4. Staff Committees
7.A.5. Staffing
7.A.6. Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
7.B. Director's Report: Candice Hartranft
7.C. Principal's Report: Chris Perry
7.D. Supervisor's Report: Sheila Arad
7.E. Technology Report: Joy Singh
 
8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.A. Finance/Facilities Report: Kathy Gavin
8.B. Policy Report: Mark Chao
8.C. Collaborative for Curriculum (CFC) Report: Noelle Sullivan and John Vranas
 
9. CLOSED SESSION
10. ACTION ITEMS 
 
10.A. Capital Asset Policy
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the following new Capital Asset Policy to assist with safeguarding district assets and ensure GASB 34 mandated compliance, as recommended by the Policy Committee and the Executive Director.

Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
10.B. Second Reading of PRESS Policies, Issue 115
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the following new and amended NTDSE Board policies from PRESS Issue 115, March 2024, as recommended by the Policy Committee and the Executive Director:
2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses, 2:125-E1, Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form, 2:160 Governing Board Attorney, 2:160-E Checklist for Selecting a Board Attorney, 2:250-AP2 Protocols for Record Preservation and Development of Retention Schedules, 4:15 Identify Protection, 4:40 Incurring Debt, 4:70 Resource Conservation, 4:80 Accounting and Audits, 5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information, 5:180 temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity, 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal, 5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers, 5:310 Compensatory Time-Off, 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions, 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction, 7:170 Vandalism, 7:190 Student Behavior. 


Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
10.C. Second Reading of PRESS Policies, Issue 116
Recommended Motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve  the following new and amended NTDSE Board policies from PRESS Issue 116, August 2024, as recommended by the Policy Committee and the Executive Director:
2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure, 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure, 2:265 AP1 Title IX Response, 2:265-AP3 Title IX Coordinator, 2:265-E Title IX Glossary of Terms, 5:100 Staff Development Program, 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited, 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited


Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________

 
10.D. Business Office Assistant
Recommended Motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the recommended salary adjustment for the Business Office Assistant effective July 1, 2024, as recommended by the Executive Director.


Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
10.E. FY 25 Budget
Recommended Motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the NTDSE budgets of revenues and expenditures for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.

Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by: ______________________
10.F. Resolution Authorizing Appointment of Township Trustee of Schools Representative
Recommended Motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Resolution Authorizing Appointment of ___________________ to serve as the Township Trustee of Schools Representative, as presented and recommended by the Finance Committee.

Motioned by: _______________________  Seconded by: ___________________
11. COMMUNICATIONS: Tarin Kendrick
11.A. Student Enrollment Data
11.B. Staff Recognition - Inspired Staff
12. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion: I recommend adjourning the meeting of the Governing Board.

Moved by:______________________  Seconded by:_____________________

13. CALENDAR NOTES
October 11, 2024 - Institute Day
October 14, 2024 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day - No students
November 4, 2024 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
November 5, 2024 - Election Day - No School
November 13, 2024- Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center
November 13, 2024 - Governing Board Meeting - 6:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center


 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 26, 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 / Fernanda Perez (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. WELCOME NEW STAFF
Subject:
5. FIT PRESENTATION
Subject:
6. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended motion:  I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the Open Session Minutes of August 22, 2024, the Closed Session Minutes of August 22, 2024, the Personnel Report, and the Accounts Payable report for August 31, 2024, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.

Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
Description:


 
Subject:
6.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
6.A.1. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes 
Description:
Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:__________________
 
Subject:
6.A.2. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes - Closed Session 
 
Description:
Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:__________________
 
Subject:
6.B. PERSONNEL 
 
Subject:
6.C. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
 
Subject:
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
7.A. Executive Director: Tarin Kendrick
Subject:
7.A.1. Enrollment and Space
Subject:
7.A.2. NTSA Update 
Subject:
7.A.3. ED-RED
Subject:
7.A.4. Staff Committees
Subject:
7.A.5. Staffing
Subject:
7.A.6. Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
Subject:
7.B. Director's Report: Candice Hartranft
Subject:
7.C. Principal's Report: Chris Perry
Subject:
7.D. Supervisor's Report: Sheila Arad
Subject:
7.E. Technology Report: Joy Singh
 
Subject:
8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
8.A. Finance/Facilities Report: Kathy Gavin
Subject:
8.B. Policy Report: Mark Chao
Subject:
8.C. Collaborative for Curriculum (CFC) Report: Noelle Sullivan and John Vranas
 
Subject:
9. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
10. ACTION ITEMS 
 
Subject:
10.A. Capital Asset Policy
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the following new Capital Asset Policy to assist with safeguarding district assets and ensure GASB 34 mandated compliance, as recommended by the Policy Committee and the Executive Director.

Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
Subject:
10.B. Second Reading of PRESS Policies, Issue 115
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the following new and amended NTDSE Board policies from PRESS Issue 115, March 2024, as recommended by the Policy Committee and the Executive Director:
2:125 Board Member Compensation; Expenses, 2:125-E1, Board Member Expense Reimbursement Form, 2:160 Governing Board Attorney, 2:160-E Checklist for Selecting a Board Attorney, 2:250-AP2 Protocols for Record Preservation and Development of Retention Schedules, 4:15 Identify Protection, 4:40 Incurring Debt, 4:70 Resource Conservation, 4:80 Accounting and Audits, 5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information, 5:180 temporary Illness or Temporary Incapacity, 5:200 Terms and Conditions of Employment and Dismissal, 5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers, 5:310 Compensatory Time-Off, 5:290 Employment Termination and Suspensions, 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction, 7:170 Vandalism, 7:190 Student Behavior. 


Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
Subject:
10.C. Second Reading of PRESS Policies, Issue 116
Recommended Motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve  the following new and amended NTDSE Board policies from PRESS Issue 116, August 2024, as recommended by the Policy Committee and the Executive Director:
2:260 Uniform Grievance Procedure, 2:265 Title IX Grievance Procedure, 2:265 AP1 Title IX Response, 2:265-AP3 Title IX Coordinator, 2:265-E Title IX Glossary of Terms, 5:100 Staff Development Program, 7:20 Harassment of Students Prohibited, 7:185 Teen Dating Violence Prohibited


Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________

 
Subject:
10.D. Business Office Assistant
Recommended Motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the recommended salary adjustment for the Business Office Assistant effective July 1, 2024, as recommended by the Executive Director.


Motion by:_____________________ Seconded by:____________________
Subject:
10.E. FY 25 Budget
Recommended Motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the NTDSE budgets of revenues and expenditures for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.

Motion by: ________________________ Seconded by: ______________________
Subject:
10.F. Resolution Authorizing Appointment of Township Trustee of Schools Representative
Recommended Motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Resolution Authorizing Appointment of ___________________ to serve as the Township Trustee of Schools Representative, as presented and recommended by the Finance Committee.

Motioned by: _______________________  Seconded by: ___________________
Subject:
11. COMMUNICATIONS: Tarin Kendrick
Subject:
11.A. Student Enrollment Data
Subject:
11.B. Staff Recognition - Inspired Staff
Subject:
12. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion: I recommend adjourning the meeting of the Governing Board.

Moved by:______________________  Seconded by:_____________________
Description:
Motion by member:______________ Seconded by:__________________
 
Subject:

13. CALENDAR NOTES
October 11, 2024 - Institute Day
October 14, 2024 - Indigenous Peoples’ Day - No students
November 4, 2024 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M.
November 5, 2024 - Election Day - No School
November 13, 2024- Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center
November 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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