Unadopted Minutes - Township High School District 113

Township High School District No. 113
Board of Education Minutes
Special Meeting
January 18, 2011
January 18, 2011
There being a quorum, a special meeting of the Board of
Education of Township High School District 113, Lake
County, Illinois, was called to order by Ms. Bonnie Shlensky,
President, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at
Highland Park High School, Auditorium, 433 Vin Avenue,
Highland Park, Illinois.
There were present: Mr. Bonnie Shlensky, President, Mr.
Harvey Cohen; Mr. Ken Fishbain, Ms. Helene Herbstman,
Ms. Annette Lidawer, Ms. Marjie Sandlow, and Mr. Michael
Smith, Board Members; Dr. George Fornero, Superintendent
and Secretary of the Board; Mr. Barry Bolek, Assistant
Superintendent for Finance; Dr. Suzan Hebson, Assistant
Superintendent for Instruction and Communications; Dr. Joe
Koenigsknecht, Assistant Superintendent for Human
Resources; Ms. Andrea Johnson, Director of Diversity and
Grants; Ms. Andrea Gratz, Director of Special Education and
Data Analysis, Mr. Brad Swanson, HPHS Principal; Ms.
Audris Griffith, DHS Principal; and Ms. Sandra Jasso,
Executive Secretary to the Superintendent. The following
visitors were present: Mr. Jim Finkler, Pal Picchietti, Mr.
Charles Norwesh, Ms. Lee Mulert, Mr. David Greenberg, Mr.
Joel Cahn, Mr. Carl Lambrecht, Mr. Jim Coretti, Mr. Yves
Jeanty, Mr. Michael McHugh, Mr. Harry Steindler, Mr.
Randy Joseph, Mr. Kieran Rohan, Ms. Janet Stern, Ms.
Corinne Bronson-Adatto, Ms. Leanne Meyer-Smith, Mr.
Bradley Paulsen, Ms. Tammie Beckwith Schallmo, and other
community members
Agenda
APPROVED
Citizens’ Comments
Relative to Matters on the
Meeting Agenda
It was moved by Ms. Lidawer, seconded by Mr. Fishbain, and
the Board unanimously approved the agenda.
The following community members made comments
regarding agenda Item 6.C., Long Range Capital Facility and
Technology Plan: Mr. Jim Finkler, Pal Picchietti, Mr.
Charles Norwesh, Ms. Lee Mulert, Mr. David Greenberg, Mr.
Joel Cahn, Mr. Carl Lambrecht, Mr. Jim Coretti, Mr. Yves
Jeanty, Mr. Michael McHugh, Mr. Harry Steindler, Mr.
Randy Joseph, Mr. Kieran Rohan, Ms. Janet Stern,
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Each community member stated their opinion and reasons
for either supporting or not supporting the long range capital
facility and technology plan.
Superintendent’s Report
June 30, 2010 Audit
Report
APPROVED
There was none.
The 2010 Audit Report was presented and discussed at the
Finance Committee meeting held on January 10, 2011 and
discussion was also held during the regular Board of
Education meeting of January 10, 2011. It was moved by Ms.
Sandlow and seconded by Mr. Smith that the Board accept
the annual audit for the year June 30, 2010 as submitted by
Miller & Cooper Co., Ltd., Deerfield, Illinois.
The roll was called: Aye: Smith, Cohen, Herbstman,
Lidawer, Fishbain, Shlensky, Sandlow. Nay: None. The
motion carried.
Agreements Regarding
the Receipt of Developer
Subdivision Contributions
and Indemnification
APPROVED
This item was discussed at the January 10, 2011 Regular
Board of Education meeting. It was moved by Mr. Smith and
seconded by Ms. Lidawer that the Board approve the
Agreements Regarding Receipt of Developer Subdivision
Contributions and Indemnification as presented, a copy of
which will be inserted in the minute book.
The roll was called: Aye: Smith, Cohen, Herbstman,
Lidawer, Fishbain, Shlensky, Sandlow. Nay: None. The
motion carried.
Long-Range Capital
Facility and Technology
Plan
APPROVED
Dr. Fornero stated that the Board of Education held
discussions on the Long Range Capital Facility and
Technology Plan beginning with the July 12, 2010 Finance
Committee meeting. During the fall of 2010, seven (7)
Community Engagement meetings were held. A
recommendation from the Community Leadership Team was
made at the December 13, 2010 meeting. Further discussion
about the Facilities and Technology framework was held at
the January 10, 2011 Board of Education meeting. Dr.
Fornero recommended the following:
Approval of the Long Range Facility and Technology
Plan.
Adoption of the resolution providing for and requiring
submission of the proposition of issuing School
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Building Bonds to the voters of District 113 at the
consolidated election to be held on April 5, 2011.
Adoption of the resolution to abate to the taxpayers
any proceeds from the issuance of bonds that exceed
the final cost of the projects.
Ms. Leanne Meyer-Smith and Mr. Bradley Paulsen of Wight
& Company presented the recommended project totaling
$133,000,000.00 (which includes financing costs) which
includes the following components:
Academic and Instructional
Infrastructure and Technology
Repairs and Maintenance
School Campus and Site
The projects identified address actual capital project needs
which will continue to strengthen and enhance the
educational opportunities of District 113 students for year to
come.
Ms. Tammie Beckwith Schallmo, PMA Financial, explained
that funding for this project comes from the sale of bonds
which will extend (not increase) the district’s bond and
interest debt an additional twenty (20 years. This is an
opportune time to consider financing this project for the
following reasons:
Low interest rates
The District’s AAA bond rating
Low construction costs
The ability to extend Bond & Interest rate rather than
increasing it at a later time
Through refinancing, reduce the FY 12 tax rate from
an estimated $0.33 to $0.27
Each Board member stated their reasons for supporting the
Long Range Capital Facility and Technology Plan and for
supporting the placement of a referendum question on the
April 5, 2011 ballot. Thereby allowing the opportunity for
each community member to express their opinion. The depth
and length of the planning process was re-emphasized
including the work of Wight and Company, the Community
Leadership Team, the seven community engagement sessions
held, and the input from staff, parents and students. This
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was a comprehensive and inclusive process which addresses
the significant problems posed by aging facilities at each high
school. The Board feels this plan is required to address the
needs of the schools and provide the students with the
structures and facilities necessary for a safe and excellent
educational experience.
Long-Range Capital
Facility and Technology
Plan and “RESOLUTION
providing for and
requiring submission of
the proposition of issuing
School Building Bonds to
the voters of the District
at the consolidated
election to be held on the
5th day of April, 2011”
APPROVED
“RESOLUTION setting
forth the intent of the
Board of Education of
Township High School
District Number 113,
Lake County, Illinois, to
abate future taxes related
to the proposed School
Building Bonds of said
School District”
APPROVED
It was moved by Ms. Sandlow and seconded by Mr. Smith
that the Board approve both the Long Range Capital
Facility and Technology Project as presented and
adopt the “Resolution providing for and requiring
submission of the proposition of issuing School
Building Bonds to the voters of the District at the
consolidated election to be held on the 5th day of April,
2011,” a copy of which will be inserted in the minute book.
The roll was called: Aye: Smith, Cohen, Herbstman,
Lidawer, Fishbain, Shlensky, Sandlow. Nay: None. The
motion carried.
It was moved by Mr. Smith and seconded by Ms. Lidawer that
the Board adopt the “Resolution setting forth the intent
of the Board of Education of Township High School
District Number 113, Lake County, Illinois, to abate
future taxes related to the proposed School Building
Bonds of said School District,” a copy of which will be
inserted in the minute book.
The roll was called: Aye: Smith, Cohen, Herbstman,
Lidawer, Fishbain, Shlensky, Sandlow. Nay: None. The
motion carried.
Citizens’ Comments
Mr. Harry Steindler thanked the Board for approving the
Long-Range Capital Facility and Technology Plan and for the
allowing citizens to voice their opinion.
Mr. Carl Lambrecht commented on the need to look for cost
saving measures to improve education.
Other Items
New Business
There were none.
There was none.
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Adjournment
At 9:26 p.m. it was moved by Ms. Herbstman, seconded by
Mr. Smith and the Board unanimously approved that the
meeting be adjourned.
_________________________
President
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Secretary
Minutes Approved: January 24, 2011
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