Table Of ContentRegular Meeting of the Board of Education
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
6:30 p.m. Closed Session
Maier Administration Center Conference Room
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
Maier Administration Center Board Room
Visitors, please sign in
AGENDA
1. Roll Call (6:30 p.m.)
2. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding the
appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific
employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a
complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public
body to determine its validity; collective negotiating matters between the public body and its
employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more
classes of employees; and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular
public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the
public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall
be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
3. Recall to order of Open Session (7:30 p.m.)
4. Pledge of Allegiance/Student Recognition
5. Changes/Deletions to the Agenda
6. Staff Recognition
7. Statements from Visitors
The President will recognize members of the audience who wish to make a brief statement to the
Board regarding any items listed on the agenda. The Board will take all statements under
advisement without discussion.
INFORMATION ITEMS
8. Communications
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9. FOIA Requests
10. Board Committee Reports
10.1 Niles Township District for Special Education #807
10.2 Village of Skokie
10.3 ED-RED
10.4 Subcommittee Reports
11. Strategic Plan: Multi-Year Implementation Plan
12. Administrator Reports
12.1 School and District Updates
12.2 After School Clubs
12.3 Advanced Learning Program (ALP) Team
13. 2015 Tax Levy
14. New Business
15. Old Business
ACTION ITEMS
16. Consent Agenda
It is recommended that the consent agenda for October 20, 2015 be approved as listed.
16.1 Approval of Minutes
16.11 Classrooms First Steering Committee Meeting – September 9, 2015
16.12 Facilities and Finance Subcommittee Meeting – September 15, 2015
16.13 Regular Minutes – September 15, 2015
16.14 Closed Session – September 15, 2015
16.15 Committee of the Whole Board of Education Meeting – October 6, 2015
16.2 Payment of Bills dated September 30, 2015 in the amount of $391,308.38
16.3 Personnel
16.31 Resignation
16.311 Resignation of Ms. Melissa Brenner, Instructional Aide at Edison School,
effective October 23, 2015
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16.312 Resignation of Ms. Samah Aleshaq, Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor at
Madison School, effective October 19, 2015
16.32 Employment
15.321 Employment of Ms. Helen Kattan, ELL Aide at Lincoln School for the
2015-16 school year, as specified by the PSRP contract
15.322 Employment of Ms. Hind Shabu, Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor at
Madison School for the 2015-16 school year, as specified by the PSRP
contract
15.323 Employment of Ms. Antwionne Watson, Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor at
Edison School for the 2015-16 school year, as specified by the PSRP
contract
15.324 Employment of Ms. Patty Fabian, .56 School Secretary at Edison School
for the 2015-16 school year, as specified by the PSRP contract
16.4 Facility Use Agreement
16.41 Agreement dated October 8, 2015 submitted by the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago
for Troop Meetings for the use of the multi-purpose room at Edison School every
other Wednesday from October 2015 through June 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m. (Completed Facility Use Agreement to be appended to official minutes.)
16.42 Agreement dated August 31, 2015 submitted by the Girl Scouts of Greater
Chicago and Northwest Indiana for Troop Meetings for the use of a classroom at
Madison School every other Monday from October 2015 through June 2016 from
4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. (Completed Facility Use Agreement to be appended to
official minutes.)
16.43 Agreement dated September 24, 2015 submitted by the Girl Scouts Troop 45218
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for Troop Meetings for the use of a classroom at Madison School on the 1 and 3
Wednesday of the month from October 2015 through June 2016 from 3:30 p.m. –
4:45 p.m. (Completed Facility Use Agreement to be appended to official minutes.)
16.44 Agreement dated September 8, 2015 submitted by the Girl Scouts of America for
Daisy Meetings for the use of a classroom at Madison School every other Tuesday
from October 2015 through June 2016 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Completed
Facility Use Agreement to be appended to official minutes.)
16.45 Agreement dated August 15, 2015 submitted by the Skokie Park District for Teen
Summer on Broadway for the use of the Theatre Room and 1 classroom at Lincoln
Junior High School from June 13 thru August 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Completed Facility Use Agreement to be appended to official minutes.)
16.46 Agreement dated August 15, 2015 submitted by the Skokie Park District for Circus
Camp for the use of the gym and cafeteria at Lincoln Junior High School from June
13 thru August 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Completed Facility Use
Agreement to be appended to official minutes.)
17. Comments from Visitors
The President will recognize members of the audience who wish to make comments to the Board
regarding any topics related to School or District business. The Board will take all comments under
advisement without discussion. If a member of the public raises an issue or concern that requires
follow-up, the Board President or Superintendent will do so in a timely manner.
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18. Future Meeting Dates
18.1 North Cook Fall Dinner Meeting – October 21, 2015 - 5:45 p.m. – Wyndham Suites,
Glenview
18.2 Regular Board of Education Meeting – Tuesday, November 17, 2015 – 7:30 p.m. – Maier
Administration Center Board Room
18.3 Classrooms First Subcommittee Meeting – Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. –
D219 Administrative Office Building, 7700 Gross Point Road Skokie, Illinois 60077
18.4 IASB/ IASA/ IASBO Joint Conference – November 20-22, 2015 – Hyatt Regency Chicago,
Sheraton Chicago and Swissotel Chicago
19. Closed Session
It is recommended that the Board move into closed session to consider information regarding the
appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific
employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a
complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public
body to determine its validity; collective negotiating matters between the public body and its
employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more
classes of employees; and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular
public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the
public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall
be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
20. Adjournment
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Individuals requiring special accommodations
should contact the administrative assistant to the Superintendent, Skokie-Morton Grove 69, at 847-675-
7666 at least three hours prior to the meeting to allow for accommodations to be made.
As a limited public forum and pursuant to Board policy, persons wishing to address the Board during public
comment times must speak to the whole Board regarding school or district issues. Each individual is
limited to five minutes during each public comment section. The Board welcomes public input at the
designated time during board meeting. It is important, however, to remember that school board meetings
are meeting of the board held in public.
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Niles Township District for Special Education Board Brief
September 10, 2015
Open Public Hearing: At 7:00 P.M., the Governing Board opened the meeting with a public hearing
regarding the NTDSE FY16 Budget. Hearing no comments from the public, the
open public meeting closed at 7:01 P.M. and the Governing Board began the
regular meeting at 7:02 P.M.
Roll Call/Call to
Order: Governing Board President Chao called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Governing Board recited the Pledge.
Audience to Visitor: None
Changes/Deletions to
the Agenda: Member Chao stated that there was a revised Consent Agenda in Board
members’ folders.
Welcome New Staff: New staff was introduced by their administrator. New staff included Bill Oline,
Teacher; Elizabeth Browne, Speech Pathologist; Tom Mikolajczyk, Adapted P.E.
Teacher; Brittany Bromir, Early Childhood Teacher and Jennifer Miller, Teacher.
Approval of Consent
Agenda: Minutes of the:
Open Session of August 13, 2015
Closed Session of August 13, 2015
Personnel
Emily Jimenez, Paraprofessional, effective August 24, 2015
Kirsten Safely, Paraprofessional, effective August 24, 2015
Sandra Stagg, Paraprofessional, effective August 24, 2015
Resignation
Allison Backer, Social Worker (Temporary), effective August 26, 2015
Marcus Holleran, Building Engineer, effective September 23, 2015
Leave of Absence
Alison Schwarz, Speech Therapist, effective October 5, 2015
Joyce Teleback, Paraprofessional, effective August 24, 2015
Accounts Payable effective September 10, 2015
Total…………………………………….………$456,448.51
Niles Township District for Special Education Board Brief
September 10, 2015
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Executive Director’s
Report: Mrs. Kendrick gave a staff update. Mrs. Kendrick announced that the Niles
Township Clothing Closet received a large clothing donation and is in need of
volunteers to sort the clothing. Mrs. Kendrick gave the Supervisor’s Report that
included Professional Development for the month of September. Mrs. Kendrick
stated that Opening Day at Molloy was dynamic. Mrs. Perry gave an update on
the activities at Molloy. Mrs. Hartranft gave a report on the activities in the
satellite schools.
Board Committee
Reports:
Finance/Facilities Report:
Ms. Gavin stated that the Committee reviewed accounts payable. Ms. Gavin
stated that transportation for the start of the school year is running smoothly.
Ms. Gavin informed the Board that the HVAC retrofit work at Molloy is
complete. She stated that sections of the new roof needed some modifications.
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Ms. Gavin gave an update on the 2 phase of the Molloy playground
construction. Ms. Gavin stated that the NTDSE FY16 budget is included for
Board consideration.
Policy Report:
Policies were included in the Board packet under Old Business for the second
reading.
Closed Session: The Governing Board entered into closed session for the purpose of the
discussion of collective bargaining and personnel at 7:12 P.M. The Governing
Board reconvened into open session at 7:39 P.M.
New Business: The Governing Board approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement between
NTDSE and NTFSEP, with a language clarification. The Governing Board
approved the revised school calendar of the NTDSE for the regular term of the
2015-2016 school year.
Old Business: The Governing Board approved the NTDSE budgets of revenues and
expenditures for the 2015-2016 school year. The Governing Board approved
the new and amended NTDSE Board policies as reflected on the PRESS
Response form for May, 2015.
Communications: Mrs. Kendrick reviewed the enrollment data included in the Board packet. Mrs.
Kendrick stated that Molloy’s Open House is scheduled for September 17, 2015
and will be held in conjunction with the Scholastic Book Fair.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P. M.
