May 4, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - (7:30 p.m.)
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__ 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 __ Renee Tolnai |
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2. DISTRICT RECOGNITION
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2.a. John Cahill Community Service Scholarship Recipients
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2.a.I. Niles West Seniors: Noah O., Heba M., Porter H., Caitlin A.
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2.b. Lincoln Hall Musical Preview: Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr.
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2.c. Lincolnwood SD74 Student Art Exhibit on display from May 4 - 25, 2023, at the Lincolnwood Village Hall located at 6900 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL. The District is honored to celebrate and showcase the creativity and dedication to the Visual Arts of Lincoln Hall, Rutledge Hall, and Todd Hall students. This event is free and open to families.
A special reception honoring the students and art teachers will take place this evening from 4:30-6:00 p.m. before the Board of Education meeting at 7:30 p.m. |
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3. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.a. Regular Board Meeting Minutes - APRIL 6, 2023
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4.b. Regular Board Meeting - Closed Session Minutes - APRIL 6, 2023
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Board of Education meeting minutes.
Recommended motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Regular and Closed Session minutes from the April 6, 2023 Board of Education meeting. Motion by member:________________ Seconded by:_________________ |
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5. RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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5.a. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Results of April 4, 2023 Election: Dr. David L. Russo, Superintendent of Schools
Newly-elected Board Member Maxie Boynton will be officially seated and take her Oath of Office at the scheduled June 1, 2023 Board of Education meeting.
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Four-Year Term
John P. Vranas Myra A. Foutris Jay Oleniczak Two-Year Term Maxie Boynton |
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6. BOARD WILL ADJOURN SINE DIE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RE-ORGANIZATION
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education must make a motion to adjourn into Sine Die for the purpose of Board of Education re-organization.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adjourn into Sine Die for the purpose of Board of Education re-organization. Motion by member: ___________ Seconded by:_______________ |
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6.a. Election of President Pro-Tem and Secretary Pro-Tem: Board Members (See Policies 2:210 and 2:110)
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education adheres to Board Policies 2:210 and 2:110.
Recommended Motion: I move that Dr. David L. Russo be appointed as President Pro-Tem and Renee Tolnai be appointed Secretary Pro-Tem for the purpose of conducting the election of School Board President. Motion by member: ___________ Seconded by:_______________ President Pro-Tem: "The motion was made by Member ___________ and seconded by Member__________. All in favor say "Aye"; those opposed say "No." |
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7. CALL TO ORDER: Dr. David L. Russo, Superintendent of Schools
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8. RE-ORGANIZATION/OATH OF OFFICE: Dr. David L. Russo, Superintendent of Schools
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8.a. Oath of Office for Continuing Board of Education Members (See Policy 2:80)
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President Pro-Tem: Leads the continuing Board of Education members in the Oath of Office.
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8.b. Length of the Term for Board Officers (See Policy 2:110)
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President Pro-Tem: "The next item is to determine the length of the term of office for Board officers. The School Code sets the term of office at two years unless the Board chooses to make it one year. (The District's past practice has been to establish the Term of Office for one year.) Is there a motion?"
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School Distrct 74 term of office for Board officers be established for_______ year/s." Motion by member: ___________ Seconded by:_______________ President Pro-Tem: "The motion was made by Member _______ and seconded by Member _______ that the term of office for Board officers be established for _______ year/s. All in favor say "Aye"; those opposed say "No." The term of office for Board officers will be _______ year/s. |
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8.c. Nominations for and Election of Board President (See Policy 2:110)
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President Pro-Tem: "Nominations are now in order for the office of PRESIDENT".
Any Board Member: "I nominate __________________ for PRESIDENT." Motion by member: ___________ Any Other Board Member: "Second" Seconded by:__________ President Pro-Tem: "Member _______ is nominated for PRESIDENT. Are there any other nominations for the office of President?" President Pro-Tem: "If there are no further nominations .............. nominations for the office of President are closed." (Note: A motion to reopen nominations may be adopted by the majority vote.) President Pro-Tem: "The motion was made by Member _______ and seconded by Member_______. All in favor say "Aye"; those opposed say "No." " The Board has elected _______ as PRESIDENT." The newly elected PRESIDENT immediately assumes the chair and conducts the election of other Board officer/s. |
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9. RE-ORGANIZATION CONTINUED: Newly Elected President
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9.a. Nominations For and Election of Board Vice President and Secretary (See Policy 2:210)
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Newly Elected Board President: "Nominations are now in order for the office of VICE PRESIDENT"
Any Board Member: "I nominate ________ for VICE PRESIDENT"." Motion by member:________________ Any Other Board Member: "Second" Seconded by:________________ Newly Elected Board President: "Member _______ is nominated for VICE PRESIDENT. Are there any other nominations for this office?" Newly Elected Board President: "If there are no further nominations ............nominations are closed." (Note: A motion to reopen nominations may be adopted by majority vote.) Newly Elected Board President: "The motion was made by Member _______ and seconded by Member_______. All in favor say "Aye"; those opposed say "No." " The Board has elected _______ as VICE PRESIDENT." Note: The newly elected VICE PRESIDENT immediately assumes the chair. Newly Elected Board President: "Nominations are now in order for the office of SECRETARY" Any Board Member: "I nominate ________ for SECRETARY." Motion by member:_____________ Any Other Board Member: "Second" Seconded by:_____________ Newly Elected Board President: "Member _______ is nominated for SECRETARY. Are there any other nominations for this office?" Newly Elected Board President: "If there are no further nominations ............nominations are closed." (Note: A motion to reopen nominations may be adopted by majority vote.) Newly Elected Board President: "The motion was made by Member _______ and seconded by Member_______. All in favor say "Aye"; those opposed say "No." " The Board has elected _______ as SECRETARY." Note: The newly elected SECRETARY immediately assumes the chair. |
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10. 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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10.a. EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
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10.a.I. Personnel Report
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10.a.II. New Employment
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10.a.II.1. Michael Giera, General Music Teacher - Long Term Substitute, Lincoln Hall, effective April 17, 2023, $284.67/per day
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10.a.III. FMLA Leave
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10.a.III.1. Audrey Evans, Instructional Technology Coach, Rutledge Hall, effective on or about May 31, 2023 with an expected return of October 12, 2023
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10.a.III.2. Nida Tabba, Todd Hall, Bilingual Teacher, effective April 25, 2023, with an expected return date of May 9, 2023
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10.a.III.3. Hillary Schroer, Music Teacher, Rutledge Hall, effective April 17, 2023, with an expected return date of May 30, 2023
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10.a.III.4. Jennifer Savage, 2nd Grade Teacher, Todd Hall, effective May 11, 2023, with an expected return for the 2023-2024 school year
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10.a.IV. Unpaid Leave of Absence
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10.a.IV.1. Alyssa Burno, General Music Teacher, Lincoln Hall, effective April 12, 2023
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10.b. Policy
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10.b.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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10.b.I.1. Press Plus Issue #111 March 2023
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10.b.I.1.(1) Draft Updates
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10.b.I.1.(1)(1) 8:20 Community Use of School Facilities
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10.b.I.1.(1)(2) 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers
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10.b.I.1.(1)(3) 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media; Usage and Conduct
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10.b.I.1.(1)(4) 5:260 Student Teachers
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10.b.I.1.(2) Review and Monitoring
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10.b.I.1.(2)(1) 4:40 Incurring Debt
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10.b.I.1.(2)(2) 8:70 Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
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10.b.I.1.(2)(3) 5:285 Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus and Commercial Vehicle Drivers
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10.b.I.1.(2)(4) 6:210 Instructional Materials
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10.c. FY24 Consolidated District Plan (formerly known as Approval of Title I District Plan)
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The State of Illinois requires the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education to approve the Consolidated District Plan.
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10.d. Upcoming Staff Development Opportunity
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10.d.I. Courtney Whited, Business Manager/CSBO, IASBO Annual Conference, Peoria, IL, May 3-May 5, 2023
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10.e. Approval of Lincolnwood School District 74 Director Contract
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The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education annually approves all Directors' Contracts.
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10.e.I. Jackie McGoey, Director of Communications and Community Relations
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10.f. E-Rate Category I - AT&T Business Class Internet Access
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to accept this Agreement from AT&T for additional internet services to be used for redundancy in the amount of $120 per month from July 2023 to July 2024.
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10.g. FirstNet Product Information
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to approve the one-time purchase of $399.96 for equipment to be used with FirstNet.
The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to pursue a contract in the amount of $161.96 plus required taxes and fees, for monthly services between May 24, 2023 and May 23, 2024. |
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10.h. Renewal of Gaggle.Net, Inc. Contract for the 2023-24 School Year
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to renew the Gaggle.Net, Inc. Contract in the amount of $3,505 for the 2023-2024 school year.
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10.i. Renewal of Jamf Contract for the 2023-24 School Year
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to renew the Jamf Quote in the amount of $13,509 for services between May 24, 2023 and May 23, 2024.
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10.j. 7th Grade STEM Lab Refresh For 2023-2024 School Year
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The Finance Committee concurs to recommend to the Board of Education to continue with the replacement of the 7th grade STEM lab computers in an amount not to exceed $33,000.
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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11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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12. NEW BUSINESS
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13. COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS
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13.a. NTDSE/District 807: John P. Vranas/Kevin Daly
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13.b. IASB (Illinois Association of School Boards): Elaina Geraghty/Myra A. Foutris
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13.c. Finance Committee: Peter D. Theodore/Jay Oleniczak
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13.d. Facilities Committee: John P. Vranas/Elaina Geraghty
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13.e. Policy Committee: Rupal Shah Mandal/Myra A. Foutris
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13.e.I. 1st Reading by Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education
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13.e.I.1. Press Plus Issue #111 March 2023
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13.e.I.1.(1) Draft Updates
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13.e.I.1.(1)(1) 4:60 Purchases
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13.e.I.1.(1)(2) 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria
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13.e.I.1.(1)(3) 5:90 Abused and Neglected Child Reporting
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13.e.I.1.(1)(4) 5:150 Personnel Records
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13.e.I.1.(1)(5) 6:135 Accelerated Placement Program
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13.e.I.1.(1)(6) 6:230 Library Media Program
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13.e.I.1.(1)(7) 6:260 Complaints About Curriculum, Instructional Materials, and Programs
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13.f. President's Report: Kevin Daly
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13.f.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Final Committee Appointments
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District 807/NTDSE:
________Delegate (BOE) ________Alternate (BOE) IASB: (Illinois Association of School Boards) ________Delegate (BOE) ________Alternate (BOE) Finance Committee: ________Chair (BOE) ________Co-Chair (BOE) Members: Facilities Committee: ________Chair (BOE) ________Co-Chair (BOE) Members: Policy Committee: ________Chair (BOE) ________Co-chair(BOE) Members: Rationale: The Board President makes all Board Committee and Liaison Appointments, subject to Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approval. Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the final Committee appointments without objection. Motion by member:_____________ Seconded by:________________ |
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14. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
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14.a. LTA (Lincolnwood Teacher Association): Travis DuPriest/Kevin Conley (Co-Presidents)
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14.b. LSSU (Lincolnwood Support Staff Union): Tammer Gad (President)
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14.c. PALS (People Active with Lincolnwood Schools): Mihra Seta (President)
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15. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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15.a. Superintendent's Report: Dr. David L. Russo
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15.a.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: District Updates
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15.b. Curriculum and Instruction, Assistant Superintendent's Report: Dr. Dominick M. Lupo
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15.b.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Curriculum Department Update
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15.c. Business and Operations, Business Manager/CSBO: Courtney Whited
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15.c.I. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION: Finance Report - FEBRUARY 2023
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15.c.II. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION/ACTION: Resolution Ratifying Changes to Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE) Articles of Agreement
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Rationale: The Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approves all Resolutions.
Recommended Motion: I move that the Lincolnwood School District 74 Board of Education approve the Resolution Ratifying Changes to Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE) Articles of Agreement, as presented. Motion by member:____________ Seconded by:__________________ |
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15.c.III. INFORMATION/ACTION: Bills Payable in the Amount of $1,985,317.36
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 $1,985,317.36. Motion by member: ________________ Seconded by: ________________ |
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16. AUDIENCE TO VISITORS
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by member: _______________ Seconded by: _________________
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