NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 - BoardDocs
NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 - BoardDocs
NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 - BoardDocs
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
<strong>NEW</strong> <strong>TRIER</strong> <strong>TOWNSHIP</strong> <strong>HIGH</strong> <strong>SCHOOL</strong> <strong>DISTRICT</strong> <strong>203</strong><br />
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
October 27, 2008<br />
New Trier Township High School<br />
7 Happ Road – Room C234<br />
Northfield, IL 60093<br />
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education of New Trier Township High School District <strong>203</strong>, Cook<br />
County, Illinois was held at New Trier Township High School, Northfield Campus, 7 Happ Road, Room<br />
C234, Northfield, Illinois on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Members Present Administrators Present<br />
Mr. James B. Koch, President Dr. Linda L. Yonke, Superintendent<br />
Mr. Robert Merrick, Vice President Mr. Donald R. Goers, Associate Superintendent<br />
Ms. Carol F. Ducommun Mr. Tim Dohrer, Principal, Winnetka Campus<br />
Mr. Stephen J. Malkin Mr. Tim Hayes, Assistant Principal,<br />
Ms. Susan B. Noyes Northfield Campus<br />
Ms. Wendy Serrino Mr. John Neiweem, Director of Physical Plant<br />
Mr. S. Peter Ullman Services<br />
Also Present<br />
Ms. Cindy Jaskowiak, Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction; Ms. Laurel Burman, Director of<br />
Special Education; Mr. Matt Ottaviano, Assistant Principal Winnetka Campus; Ms. Laura Blair, Director<br />
of Communications; Mr. Larry Lobert, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Chris Johnson, Director of<br />
Technology; Ms. Mary Lappan; Mr. Dave Conway, Physical Plant Services Northfield; Mr. Doug<br />
Springer; Mr. Mark Jolicoeur, Principal, AIA, Perkins + Will; and members of the community.<br />
CALL TO ORDER<br />
Mr. Koch called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed members of the<br />
community.<br />
I. BOND ISSUES – NSSED AND LIFE SAFETY<br />
Mr. Donald Goers reviewed the Administrative recommendation for the issuance of bonds for<br />
NSSED (North Shore Special Education District) and Life Safety. It was agreed at the September<br />
15, 2008 Regular Board of Education Meeting that the Districts’ portion ($2.2 million) of the<br />
NSSED Facility Project would be paid with cash on hand. The District is also seeking to finance<br />
approximately half ($3.84 million) of the outstanding Life Safety Amendments scheduled for the<br />
next two years. Mr. Goers had reported at the September meeting of the financial analysis<br />
determining the District savings of about $300,000 by issuing its own Alternate Revenue Bonds<br />
for this work. Further savings would be achieved by selling these bonds in conjunction with the<br />
Life Safety Bonds. Approval of the Resolutions for the Public Hearing and the Bond Sale would<br />
allow scheduling the Public Hearing for the November 17, 2008 Regular Board of Education<br />
Meeting and approval for the Bond Sale set for the December 15, 2008 Regular Board of<br />
Education Meeting. Mr. Merrick moved and Mr. Malkin seconded the motion that the Board<br />
approve the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Alternate Bonds and the<br />
Resolution Calling a Public Hearing Concerning the Intent to Sell these Bonds. Upon a roll call<br />
vote being taken, the members voted as follows:<br />
AYE: Ms. Ducommun, Mr. Malkin, Mr. Merrick, Ms. Noyes, Ms. Serrino, Mr. Ullman<br />
Mr. Koch<br />
NAY: None<br />
The motion passed unanimously.<br />
II. FACILITY STUDY DISCUSSION<br />
Dr. Linda Yonke reviewed the Facilities Long Range Planning presentation. The Power Point<br />
presentation covered previously posed questions regarding traffic patterns, Life Health Safety<br />
issues and planning costs. Dr. Yonke also reviewed the Community Engagement process as well<br />
as the major differences between the options under consideration. Dr. Tim Dohrer, Principal,<br />
Winnetka Campus and Mr. Tim Hayes, Assistant Principal, Northfield Campus reviewed the<br />
prioritization of the facilities needs by the Workshop and Facilities Steering Committees and the<br />
criteria used. In summary, the Administrative recommendations are:<br />
• Remove Addition/Major Renovation as an option<br />
• Focus on Addition/Minor Renovation<br />
Determine by next deadline:<br />
o West side addition – size, configuration<br />
o Music Building – demolish or build around<br />
o Field House and Pool needs, costs, and feasibility<br />
o Exact costs for all aspects of the project<br />
• Expand the community engagement process; administer survey
• Requests for future expenditures related to facilities planning will be presented to the<br />
Board in advance.<br />
Mr. Pete Ullman, Board Member, presented a PowerPoint presentation with his thoughts for<br />
consideration by the Board. His proposal is to look at the Facilities Long Range Planning over<br />
30 years in three phases. Phase One is to be addressed in the areas of most obvious and critical<br />
need: demolition and replacement of the Cafeteria Building, the Tech Arts Building and the<br />
Music Building. Phase Two would address the center portion of the Winnetka Building over the<br />
next 10 to 15 years. Phase Three looks at the east side of the Winnetka Campus ten to twelve<br />
years later. Mr. Ullman asked for the project costs and details to be defined by March 2009 and<br />
that the District plan for a capital referendum in February 2010. Mr. Ullman supported the<br />
Addition/Minor option as it best answered many issues with the greatest flexibility for the future.<br />
Ms. Carol Ducommun, Board Member, read a statement of her thoughts regarding the Facilities<br />
Project to date. She proposed further expansion of the Community Engagement process and<br />
administration of a survey of the Community about a potential project. Ms. Ducommun is in<br />
agreement with Mr. Ullman in developing a 30 year Facilities Long Range Plan with specific<br />
goals for both campuses. Other issues of concern voiced by the Community included the 1:3<br />
switch, the two school model, demographic projections, and opportunities created for students.<br />
Mr. Koch invited Board comments regarding the presentations and statement. After much<br />
discussion, the Board agreed by general consensus that the April 2009 referendum would not be<br />
considered. A referendum will not occur before February 2010. The Board also agreed that the<br />
Addition/Major Renovation Facilities Plan Option will not be pursued. The Addition/Minor<br />
Renovations Option would be further defined with design specifics and alternatives. The<br />
Board restated its intention for more Community Engagement opportunities and survey<br />
of community sentiment.<br />
III. COMMUNITY COMMENTS<br />
Mr. Koch invited members of the community to speak before the Board. Numerous members of<br />
the community attended the meeting. Four community members, Cynthia Chase Kofkin, Sharon<br />
Kristjanson, Catherine King, and Wes Bauman shared their thoughts on the facilities project.<br />
Mr. Koch thanked them for their thoughts and concerns.<br />
The next facilities study discussion will take place in November, exact time and place to be<br />
determined.<br />
IV. ADJOURNMENT<br />
Mr. Koch adjourned the meeting at 10:38 p.m.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
__________________________________ _________________________________<br />
Lou Anne Kelly, Secretary James B. Koch, President<br />
2