Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
District 68 - Jill Scheer
District 70 - Claudia Popielarczyk

 

GOVERNING BOARD

District 67
Katie Leslie

District 68
Jill Scheer / Jeffrey Sterbenc (Alternate)

District 69
Mark Chao / Fernanda Perez (Alternate)

District 70
Pamela Alper / Claudia Popielarczyk (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
Dr. Noelle Sullivan

 
4. PRESENTATION
ABLE-AIM / CFC / Psychology Supports
5. BOARD WILL ADJOURN SINE DIE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REORGANIZATION 
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board adjourn sine die for the purpose of reorganization.
5.A. Appoint President Pro Tem
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Executive Director be appointed as President Pro Tem for the purpose of conducting the meeting prior to the reorganization of the Governing Board of Niles Township District for Special Education.
6. REORGANIZATION / OATH OF OFFICE
 
6.A. Nominations for Election of Board President
6.B. Nominations for Election of Vice President
6.C. Nominations for Election of Board Secretary
6.D. Appoint Secretary to the Board
6.E. Governing Board Committees
 
6.E.1. Finance / Facilities Committee (3 Members and President)
6.E.2. Policy Committee (2 Members)
6.E.3. CFC Committee (2 Members)
6.F. Recit Oath
7. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the Open Session Minutes of April 24, 2025, the Closed Session Minutes of April 24, 2025, the Personnel Report, the Accounts Payable report for April 30, 2025, the Embrace contract renewal, and the appointment of the Executive Director to oversea the following Committees: Behavior Interventions Committee and Parent/Teacher Advisory Committee (Family Advisory Commitee), as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.
7.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.A.1. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes 
7.A.2. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes - Closed Session 
 
7.B. PERSONNEL
 
7.C. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 
 
7.D. Embrace Renewal

7.E. Committees: The Board appoints the Executive Director to oversee the (1) Behavior Interventions Committee and (2) Parent/Teacher Advisory Committee (Family Advisory Committee).

8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.A. Executive Director: Tarin Kendrick
8.B. Director's Report: Candice Hartranft
8.C. Principal's Report: Chris Perry
8.D. Supervisor's Report: Sheila Arad
8.E. Technology Report: Joy Singh
 
9. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.A. Finance/Facilities Report: Kathy Gavin
9.B. Policy Report
9.C. Collaborative for Curriculum (CFC) Report
10. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 
 
10.A. Policy 2:150 - Committees
11. ACTION ITEMS 
 
11.A. H. Lane Contract and Goals
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the employment contract for H. Lane, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.
11.B. Governing Board Meeting Dates
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Board meeting dates for the 2025-26 school year, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.
12. COMMUNICATIONS: Tarin Kendrick
12.A. Student Enrollment Data
12.B. Staff Recognition - Inspired Staff
13. ADJOURNMENT
14. CALENDAR NOTES
May 25, 2025 - Memorial Day - No School
May 30, 2025 - Last Day of School
June 26, 2025 - Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center
June 26, 2025 - Governing Board Meeting - 6:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center

 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
 
Meeting: May 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
District 68 - Jill Scheer
District 70 - Claudia Popielarczyk

 

GOVERNING BOARD

District 67
Katie Leslie

District 68
Jill Scheer / Jeffrey Sterbenc (Alternate)

District 69
Mark Chao / Fernanda Perez (Alternate)

District 70
Pamela Alper / Claudia Popielarczyk (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
Dr. Noelle Sullivan

 
Subject:
4. PRESENTATION
ABLE-AIM / CFC / Psychology Supports
Subject:
5. BOARD WILL ADJOURN SINE DIE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REORGANIZATION 
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board adjourn sine die for the purpose of reorganization.
Subject:
5.A. Appoint President Pro Tem
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Executive Director be appointed as President Pro Tem for the purpose of conducting the meeting prior to the reorganization of the Governing Board of Niles Township District for Special Education.
Subject:
6. REORGANIZATION / OATH OF OFFICE
 
Subject:
6.A. Nominations for Election of Board President
Subject:
6.B. Nominations for Election of Vice President
Subject:
6.C. Nominations for Election of Board Secretary
Subject:
6.D. Appoint Secretary to the Board
Subject:
6.E. Governing Board Committees
 
Subject:
6.E.1. Finance / Facilities Committee (3 Members and President)
Description:
Finance/Facilities Committee
Subject:
6.E.2. Policy Committee (2 Members)
Subject:
6.E.3. CFC Committee (2 Members)
Subject:
6.F. Recit Oath
Subject:
7. INFORMATION/ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the Open Session Minutes of April 24, 2025, the Closed Session Minutes of April 24, 2025, the Personnel Report, the Accounts Payable report for April 30, 2025, the Embrace contract renewal, and the appointment of the Executive Director to oversea the following Committees: Behavior Interventions Committee and Parent/Teacher Advisory Committee (Family Advisory Commitee), as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.
Description:


 
Subject:
7.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Subject:
7.A.1. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes 
Subject:
7.A.2. Regular NTDSE Governing Board Minutes - Closed Session 
 
Description:

 
Subject:
7.B. PERSONNEL
 
Subject:
7.C. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D. Embrace Renewal
Attachments:
Subject:

7.E. Committees: The Board appoints the Executive Director to oversee the (1) Behavior Interventions Committee and (2) Parent/Teacher Advisory Committee (Family Advisory Committee).

Subject:
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Subject:
8.A. Executive Director: Tarin Kendrick
Subject:
8.B. Director's Report: Candice Hartranft
Subject:
8.C. Principal's Report: Chris Perry
Subject:
8.D. Supervisor's Report: Sheila Arad
Subject:
8.E. Technology Report: Joy Singh
 
Subject:
9. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
9.A. Finance/Facilities Report: Kathy Gavin
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Policy Report
Subject:
9.C. Collaborative for Curriculum (CFC) Report
Subject:
10. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 
 
Subject:
10.A. Policy 2:150 - Committees
Attachments:
Subject:
11. ACTION ITEMS 
 
Subject:
11.A. H. Lane Contract and Goals
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the employment contract for H. Lane, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.
Subject:
11.B. Governing Board Meeting Dates
Recommended motion: I recommend that the Governing Board approve the Board meeting dates for the 2025-26 school year, as presented and recommended by the Executive Director.
Attachments:
Subject:
12. COMMUNICATIONS: Tarin Kendrick
Subject:
12.A. Student Enrollment Data
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Staff Recognition - Inspired Staff
Attachments:
Subject:
13. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
14. CALENDAR NOTES
May 25, 2025 - Memorial Day - No School
May 30, 2025 - Last Day of School
June 26, 2025 - Finance Committee Meeting - 5:00 P.M. - NTDSE Administrative Center
June 26, 2025 - 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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