Board of Education Meeting - Township High School District 113

Board of Education Meeting 

Township High School District 113 

1040Park Avenue West 

Highland Park, IL 

Monday, June 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m. 

1. Roll Call 

2. Call to Order 

3. Approval of Agenda 

4. Recognition 

4.A. NOVA-HP - Zach Kovack & Andrew Holzman (Ms. Lidawer) 

4.B. Bob McCraren (Ms. Sandlow) 

5. Citizens’ Comments Relative to Matters on the Meeting Agenda 

We welcome your comments and questions and give them serious consideration. Pursuant to Board of 

Education Policy 305, the first comment period is solely for comments about matters on tonight’s 

meeting agenda. Before you deliver your comment, please identify yourself and state the agenda item 

to which your comment is directed. The second comment period is for comments about any matter. 

Please limit the length of all comments to no more than two (2) minutes. 

6. Information Items: 

6.A. Schuler Scholar Program Update (Candace Browdy & Julie Levine) 

6.B. Perkins+Will Architects Presentation 

7. Approval of Minutes: 

May 21, 2012 Regular Meeting 

8. Reports: 

8.A. Board Members 

8.B. Superintendent 

FOIA(s) 

9. Discussion Items: 

9.A. Posting of Tentative Budget 2012-2103 

9.B. RFP for Construction Management Services 

9.C. Yearbook Services Request for Proposal 

9.D. DHS Weight Room Floor Asbestos Removal (Discussion/Action) 

9.E. Holiday Waiver - Lincoln’s Birthday 

10. Action: 

10.A. Security Cameras 

10.B. IASB Membership Renewal, 2012-2013 

10.C. Preference to Illinois Citizens 

10.D. Transferring Interest from Working Cash Fund to Education Fund 

10.E. Transferring Interest from Bond & Interest to the Operations Fund Resolution 

10.F. Approval of Bid for Engineering Services for the HPHS 1914 Buildings 

10.G. DHS Weight Room Floor Asbestos Removal (Discussion/Action) 

10.H. School Treasurer’s Surety Bond 

Over

Township High School District 113 Board of Education Meeting 

Monday, June 11, 2012 2. 

10.I. 

Board of Education Policies: 

Policy 7-130, Students Rights and Responsibilities 

Policies 7-190, Student Discipline 

Policy 7-240, Extracurricular Code 

Policy 6315, Student Gifts to Teachers 

Policy 6510, Status of Students Reaching Majority 

Policy 6525, Prohibition of Corporal Punishment 

11. Action – Consent Agenda 

11.A. Personnel 

11.B. Financial Reports 

11.B.1. Salaries 

11.B.2. Accounts Payable 

11.B.3. Other Reports (no action required) 

12. Citizens’ Comments 

13. Other Items 

14. Closed Session Items: 

Personnel, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) (No action will be taken) 

15. Reconvene in Open Session 

Immediately following the Closed Session, the Board of Education will reconvene into 

Open Session and no action will be taken. 

16. Adjournment 

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Next meeting date: Monday, July 16, 2012, 7:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting 

Meeting location: District 113 Administration Building 

1040 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL 60035 

Over

Recognition 4.A. 

June 11, 2012 

TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 113 

NOVA-HP 

Nova-HP opened its doors to local students last year and has been a welcome addition to 

the community. The teen center---on 1 st street in Highland Park---is a place for high 

school students to go and hangout. Among other things, it’s a safe environment for kids 

to meet friends, do homework, listen to music and play videogames. 

We’d like to welcome Nova-HP representatives, Zach Kovack and Andrew Holzman, to 

our meeting tonight. They’ll be filling us in on the organization.

Recognition 4.B. 

June 11, 2012 


Bob McCraren 

Tonight, the Board of Education would like to thank Bob McCraren for his leadership 

and hard work in the planning and building of the new varsity softball dugouts for 

Highland Park High School. Mr. McCraren built the dugouts himself and donated his 

labor. The incredible structures are a big improvement to our program and a nice 

addition to the new fields. Mr. McCraren is a longtime Highland Park resident. He 

graduated from HPHS, as did his wife. He has three children, Kayla just graduated from 

HPHS. We’ve always appreciated Bob’s constant involvement and dedication to the 

Giants. The HPHS softball family and District 113 want to say many thanks for his 

contributions.

Information Item 6.A. 

June 11, 2012 


Schuler Scholar Program Update 

At Monday’s meeting, Candace Browdy, Executive Director of the Schuler Scholar 

Program and Julie Levine, HPHS Schuler School Director, will present an update of 

the Highland Park High School Schuler Scholar Program.

Information Item 6.B. 

June 11, 2012 

Township High School District No. 113 

Perkins+Will Architects Presentation 

Perkins +Will have been hired as the architectural firm for Township High School District 113. 

They will present to the Board of Education their proposal which will outline their concepts, 

scope of work, and timeline for the District 113 Long Range Plan.

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Board of Education Minutes 

Regular Meeting 

May 21, 2012 

May 21, 2012 

There being a quorum, a regular meeting of the Board of 

Education of Township High School District 113, Lake County, 

Illinois, was called to order by Mr. Harvey Cohen, President, 

at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012, at Highland Park High 

School, Auditorium, 433 Vine Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois. 

There were present: Mr. Harvey Cohen, President; Ms. 

Debra Hymen, Ms. Annette Lidawer, Ms. Marjie Sandlow, 

Ms. Bonnie Shlensky, Mr. David Small, 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 Student Support 

Services; Ms. Natalie Kaplan, Director of Communications; 

Ms. Audris Griffith, DHS Principal; Mr. Brad Swanson, 

HPHS Principal; Ms. Sandra Jasso, Executive Secretary to 

the Superintendent and visitors: Ms. Heather Hernandez, 

Ms. Quinn Hirsch, Mr. Zachary Brint, Mr. David Brint, Mr. 

Walter Hainsfurther, Mr. Richard Becker, Mr. Gerry Meister, 

Mr. Carl Lambrecht, Ms. Susan Bell, Mr. Pal Picchietti, Mr. 

Harry Steindler, Mr. Steve Narrod, Mr. Sam Shapiro, Ms. 

Phylis Bagan, Mr. Bruce Zessar, Mr. Mark Mulert, Mr. Lane 

Young, Ms. Michelle Reisin, Ms. Julie Levine, Mr. Enrique 

Aguilar, Ms. Karina Quintana, Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez, Ms. 

Yesica Rodriguez, Mr. Daniel Santoyo, Mr. Jarrod Daab, Ms. 

Wendy Alonso, Mr. Daniel Antezana, Ms. Maria Cruz, Mr. 

Enrique Diaz, Ms. Bibi Donis, Ms. Jennifer Gonzalez, Ms. 

Alexis Gould, Ms. Sheila Grant-Shaffer, Mr. Attilio LaValle, 

Ms. Yolanda Pareja, Ms. Virgen Quintana, Ms. Vanessa 

Ralon , Ms. Jazmin Roman, Ms. Judith Roman, Ms. Natasha 

Stancin, Ms. Nicole Belmont, Mr. John Burger, Ms. Lauren 

Lonski, Ms. Griselda Martinez-Vasquez, Mr. Justine 

Burchall, Mr. Vic Capual, Ms. Quinisha Lockett, Ms. Paige 

Stromayer, Ms. Alex Wesolowski and other community 

members. 

Agenda 

APPROVED 

It was moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Lidawer and the 

Board unanimously approved the agenda. 

Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 21, 2012 Page 1 of 12

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DHS Student 

Representative Report 

Recognition of 

Quinn Hirsch, DHS 

Student Representative 

HPHS Student 


Recognition of 

Zachary Brint, HPHS 

Student Representative 

HPHS Teacher 


Ms. Quinn Hirsch (DHS) provided an update on different 

sports events. Val Schwarz won 1 st place in the painting 

category of the Great Frame Up LISA Best of the Best Art 

Show at the State of Illinois Building in Chicago last week. 

Warrior Buddies and Student Council raised funds for the 

2012 Misericordia Candy Days. Last Friday was the Jam for 

Justice, held in the courtyard and sponsored by the Human 

Rights Club. The Senior Boat Party will be held on 

Thursday. Today was the last day of school for seniors, the 

last day of school is June 8 th and graduation is on May 29 th . 

The Board recognized Ms. Quinn Hirsch for her service as the 

Deerfield High School Student Representative for the 2011- 

2012 school year. On behalf of the Board, Mr. Smith read a 

resolution of appreciation for Ms. Hirsch. 

Mr. Zachary Brint (HPHS) provided an update on various 

athletic events. Prom was held on May 19 at the Chevy 

Chase Country Club and it was a very successful event. 

Distribution of yearbooks will be done on May 22 along with 

the annual BBQ. The spring sports awards night will be on 

May 29 th in the auditorium. The HPˆ3 Retreat will be held on 

the weekend of May 25 - 27, 2012. Ariel Small, HPHS Class 

of 2012, is the subject of the documentary, Different is the 

New Normal, regarding Tourette’s Syndrome. 

The Board recognized Mr. Zachary Brint for his service as the 

Highland Park High School Student Representative for the 

2011-2012 school year. On behalf of the Board, Mr. Cohen 

read a resolution of appreciation for Mr. Brint. 

Ms. Heather Hernandez (HPHS) reported that Melissa 

Zientara and Chrissy Peterson, Special Education, took five 

members of the new Rotary Interact club down to the Ronald 

McDonald House to host a picnic lunch last Saturday. The 

Israeli Consulate to the Midwest in Chicago, asked Hebrew 

Teacher, Hanna Pashtan, to invite a HPHS student to read a 

Hebrew poem in Israel’s Memorial Day Ceremony, on April 

24, 2012. Sophie Nathan, a Hebrew 5 student, was selected 

and read in Hebrew the poem “I wanted to pick a flower” by 

Helena Rap. The HPHS DECA team qualified to compete at 

the International competition in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 

girls’ track and field team qualified in six events for the state 

meet next weekend. Ariel Small, HPHS student, has become 

deeply involved in advocacy efforts promoting education 

about Tourette’s Syndrome. Ariel is the subject of the 


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documentary, Different is the New Normal, narrated by 

Michael J. Fox, in which James Durbin, 2011 American Idol 

Finalist with Tourette’s, also appears. Caroline Schneider’s, 

World Languages, French I class sent a “care package” to an 

English class in Paris, France. The HPHS Wind Symphony 

premiered a composition by Robert Hanson on their spring 

concert. Jim Hile was honored by being named the recipient 

of the 2012 Illinois Outstanding Bandmaster Award by Phi 

Beta Mu, the international fraternity of band directors. 

Recognition of Heather 

Hernandez, 

HPHS Teacher 

Representative 

Recognition of Michelle 

Reisin, District 113 

Foundation Student 

Recognition of Schuler 

Scholar Graduates 

The Board recognized Ms. Heather Hernandez for her service 

as the Highland Park High School Teacher Representative to 

the Board for the 2009-2012 school year. On behalf of the 

Board, Mr. Small read a resolution of appreciation for Ms. 

Hernandez. 

On behalf of the Board, Ms. Lidawer recognized Highland 

Park High School senior Michelle Reisin for serving on the 

District 113 Foundation Board as the student representative. 

On behalf of the Board of Education, Ms. Hymen recognized 

the first graduating class of Schuler Scholars of Highland 

Park High School. Four years ago, Highland Park High 

School was selected by the Schuler Family Foundation to 

become a partner in the program. This particular program 

prepares high achieving students---who will be the first in 

their family to go to college---to succeed at colleges and 

universities around the nation. Five students and their 

families were committed to the rigorous program throughout 

their high school careers. Ms. Julie Levine, Schuler Scholar 

Program Director, introduced the following students and the 

colleges they will be attending: 

Enrique Aguilar - Occidental College 

Karina Quintana - Bard College 

Ricardo Rodriguez - Macalester College 

Yesica Rodriguez - Knox College 

Daniel Santoyo - University of Rochester 

Recognition of CBO 

Scholars 

On behalf of the Board, Ms. Shlensky recognized College 

Bound Opportunities (CBO). CBO recruits student 

participants from low and moderate-income families in 

District 113. Students are then paired with a trained coach 

who helps them navigate through the college admissions 

process including entrance exams and college visits. These 

mentors continue to coach the students during their four- 


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years at college. Students can also obtain up to $4,000 in 

scholarship funding each year. Mr. Jarrod Daab, CBO, 

provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding CBO. Ms. 

Shlensky introduced the following students and the colleges 

they will be attending: 

Highland Park High School 

Wendy Alonso - Elmhurst College 

Daniel Antezana - gap year 

Maria Cruz - Wellesley College 

Enrique Diaz - Columbia University 

Bibi Donis - Augustana 

Jennifer Gonzalez - undecided 

Alexis Gould - University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) 

Sheila Grant-Shaffer - Western Illinois 

Attilio LaValle - Lake Forest College 

Yolanda Pareja - Southern Illinois 

Virgen Quintana - Marquette 

Vanessa Ralon - Bradley 

Jazmin Roman - Illinois Wesleyan 

Judith Roman - Northeastern Illinois 

Natasha Stancin - Bradley 

Deerfield High School 

Nicole Belmont - DePaul 

John Burger - Columbia College (Chicago) 

Lauren Lonski - University of Illinois (Champaign) 

Griselda Martinez-Vasquez - Elmhurst College 

Lake Forest High School 

Justine Burchall - DePaul 

Vic Capual - University of Minnesota 

Quinisha Lockett - Lincoln College 

Paige Stromayer - DePauw 

Alex Wesolowski - University of Illinois (Champaign) 

Citizens’ Comments 

Relative to Matters on the 

Meeting Agenda 

Mr. Carl Lambrecht commented regarding the approval of the 

minutes (textbook cap cost increase) and regarding agenda 

item 6.A., Facilities & Technology Leadership Team 

Presentation. Mr. Pal Picchietti and Mr. Harry Steindler 

made comments regarding agenda item 6.A., Facilities & 

Technology Leadership Team Presentation. 


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Facilities & Technology 

Leadership Team 

Presentation 

INFORMATION 

Mr. Sandlow reported that in May, 2011, District 113 reached 

out to community members to help develop a Long Range 

Facility Plan for Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools. 

More than 100 residents and District 113 staff volunteered to 

help with the process. For more than a year, study groups 

have been analyzing and prioritizing the needs of each school. 

The committees were tasked with formulating 

recommendations regarding the specific topics they were 

studying. Each group presented their recommendations to 

the Leadership Team. The Leadership Team was also made 

up of a mix of community members, high school staff and 

District 113 Board of Education members. Each Leadership 

Team member was also on another study group. Once the 

study groups finished making their recommendations to the 

Leadership Team, the Leadership Team formulated a master 

list of recommendations for the Board of Education. Ms. 

Sandlow introduced Leadership Team members Mr. Walter 

Hainsfurther and Mr. David Brint to present the preliminary 

recommendations. Based on their professional backgrounds, 

both Mr. Hainsfurther and Mr. Brint were assigned to the 

PE/Athletics/Pool Study Group as well as the Leadership 

Team. 

The recommendations include: 

Teaching & Learning Study Group: Flexible classroom spaces 

should be created utilizing appropriate furniture to facilitate 

student engagement and collaboration. Deerfield High School 

library requires major attention (for example, flooding must 

be eliminated). Piloting and phasing in new technology is 

seen as prudent. Correcting ADA issues is a top priority. 

Building Infrastructure Study Group: Projects must focus on 

function not flash. With any project, consider replacement 

rather than repair if more fiscally responsible. Safety and 

compliance issues are a priority. 

1914 Buildings/PE Facilities Study Group: Facilities life 

should be extended for a minimum of a 25-year period. Any 

area that is “touched” should be done to modern standards. 

Market Research Study Group: Technology is considered to 

be crucial to a school’s success and community wants to keep 

up with technology. Physical education is distinguished from 

and considered more important than sports programs. 

Community wants to renovate the 1914 buildings at 


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Highland Park High School if it makes economic sense. 

Finance Study Group: Any future projects need a second 

opinion on all cost estimates. District 113 should maintain 

its current fund balances. The District should utilize the 

statutory term of 20 years when borrowing money. 

A tiered priority ranking was created as follow: 

 

 

 

 

Tier I – Urgent/vital to core school functions 

Tier II – Important need, supports school functions 

Tier III – Should have, important to building a vital 

school community 

Tier IV – Nice to have, sets the school apart from its 

peers 

The Leadership Team has identified the urgent and 

important “needs”: 

Tier I: 

Life safety concerns (ADA, code compliance) 

Air quality/temperature 

Lighting 

Energy efficiency 

Technology infrastructure 

Flexible teaching/learning spaces 

Circulation/student movement in high schools 

Ingress/egress 

HPHS B and C Building 

HPHS C Annex 

Both high schools pools 

Sufficient number of usable PE teaching spaces 

DHS PE fields 

Deerfield and Highland Park High School indoor tracks. 

Additional recommendations from the Leadership Team 

include: hire a professional facilities manager; complete the 

professional team with a construction manager as soon as 

possible; engage the public in the design process; appoint an 

oversight committee to guide the professional team. 

These recommendations will be turned over to the district’s 

architect and it will be the architect’s responsibility to craft 

an overall Long Range Facility Plan and develop cost 

estimates for proposed solutions. 


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It was noted that this presentation will be posted on the 

District 113 website for viewing. The Board of Education 

thanked all of the volunteers who committed substantial time 

to this process over the past year and expressed appreciation 

for their hard work, expertise and opinions. 

Minutes of May 7, 2012 

Special Meeting; May 7, 

2012 Regular Meeting 

APPROVED 

Board Members Reports 

Superintendent’s Report 

Security Cameras 

DISCUSSION 

It was moved by Ms. Sandlow, seconded by Ms. Lidawer and 

the Board unanimously approved the minutes of the May 7, 

2012 Special Meeting and May 7, 2012 Regular Meeting as 

presented. 

Ms. Shlensky reported on the Grand Times luncheon she 

attended on May 16, 2012. Ms. Hymen reported attending 

the IASB Open Meetings Act training for school board 

members and obtained a certificate completion. Ms. Hymen 

also reported attending the Annual Senior Symposium at 

Heller Nature and the Grand Times luncheon. Mr. Small 

reported that the District has successfully completed the 

refunding of its debt, saving the district an excess of 

$500,000. Mr. Small highlighted the powerful documentary 

about Tourette’s Syndrome, Different is the New Normal. His 

son, Ariel Small (HPHS Student) was diagnosed with 

Tourette’ Syndrome at a young age and has become deeply 

involved in advocacy efforts promoting education about this 

syndrome. Ms. Lidawer reported attending the HPHS PTO 

meeting and the DHS PTO meeting. 

Dr. Fornero reported that U.S. News & World Report ranked 

Deerfield High School #7 and Highland Park High School #12 

in the state. The recommendation on the RFQ from Building 

Technology Consultants, PC (BTC) was tabled at the May 7, 

2012 Board of Education meeting; it will be brought back to 

the Board after it has been reviewed with the district’s 

architect firm. Graduation ceremonies will take place on May 

29, 2012 for DHS and May 30, 2012 for HPHS; the 

ceremonies are held at Ravinia and begin at 5:00 p.m. 

Discussion was held on the recommendation for increasing 

security cameras to various high incident areas at Deerfield 

High School, Highland Park High School and Transportation. 

Below are the specifics: 


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BUILDING VENDOR # OF 

CAMERAS 

ADDED 

DHS Kratos/HBE 12 devices 

= 33 single 

cameras 

CAMERA 

TYPE 

7-Panoramic 

= 28 Single 

Cameras 2- 

Day/Night 

Dome 

w/heater 2- 

Day/Night 

Dome 1- Inceiling 

Dome 

HPHS Kratos/HBE 23 devices 19-In-ceiling 

Dome 4- 

Day/Night 

Dome 

INSTALLATION 

LOCATION 

Restroom 

Areas, Common 

Areas (indoor 

and outdoor), 

Entrances 

Restroom 

Areas, Wolters 

Field Locker 

Room, 

Cafeteria, 

Commons 

Transportation Kratos/HBE 4 Outdoor Parking Lot 

Areas 

INSTALLED 

BY 

District 

Staff 

District 

Staff 

Kratos/HB 

E & District 

Staff 

COST 

$25,374 

$30,930 

$12,276 

TOTAL COST $68,580 

The cost difference between the buildings is a result of the 

type of cameras and how they function. To cover each school’s 

particular layout, different types of cameras were necessary 

to capture the view of the concerned areas. The HPHS 

cameras are used to focus on a specific location, e.g. bathroom 

doors. The DHS cameras are used to focus on hallways; 

therefore, needing a 4-way panoramic camera to 

simultaneously look in all directions. The Transportation 

cameras will primarily be installed by Kratos/HBE. To obtain 

the maximum view of the outdoor/parking areas, they will 

install a pole on which the camera will be mounted. The 

target date for installation is the 2012 summer. Funding will 

come from the District and each building’s 2013 Capital 

Projects Budget. The cost of the cameras includes 

Transportation camera installation, software licensing, and 

camera set-up and programming. The recommendation on 

this item will be brought for action at the June 11, 2012 

Board of Education meeting. 

IASB Membership 

Renewal, 2012-2013 

DISCUSSION 

The 2012-2013 membership renewal dues for the Illinois 

Association of School Boards are $10,595.00. This is an 

increase of $170.30 from last year. Some of the services and 

benefits provided by IASB including the Policy Reference 

Education Service (PRESS) used to update Board of 

Education policies were highlighted. The recommendation on 

this item will be brought for action at the June 11, 2012 


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Board of Education meeting. 

Transportation 

GPS/Student 

Tracking/Security 

Cameras 

APPROVED 

This was a discussion item at the May 7, 2012 Board of 

Education meeting. It was moved by Ms. Shlensky, seconded 

by Ms. Hymen that the Board accept the RFP from Tyler 

Versatrans, Latham, NY, for the Transportation GPS/Student 

Tracking System in the amount of $63,275.00 and the 

Security Cameras in the amount of $55,000.00 for a total 

amount of $118,275.00. 

The roll was called: Aye: Lidawer, Sandlow, Shlensky, 

Small, Smith, Hymen, Cohen. Nays: None. The motion 

carried. 

Authorize Payment of 

Invoices to Avoid Late 

Finance Charges 

APPROVED 

Authorization was requested to pay bills from certain 

companies in a timely manner in order to avoid incurring late 

finance charges. It was moved by Mr. Smith and seconded by 

Ms. Lidawer that the Board authorize the Assistant 

Superintendent for Finance to approve timely payment to the 

following companies and vendors for FY 2012-2013: 

Company / Service Provided 

BP Amoco / Credit Card - Fuel for Transportation 

Home Depot / Credit Card Maintenance 

Pitney Bowes Purchase Power / Postage 

Shell / Credit Card for Fuel 

Sodexo / Food Service 

JP Morgan Chase / P-Card payment 

Schools / Athletic Entry Fees 

ComEd / Electric Service for Street Light 

Parents / Refunds (books, summer school, fees) 

Township High School District 113 / Petty Cash Reimbursement 

Healthcare Service Corp. / Insurance - HMO 



carried. 

Board of Education 

Policies 

APPROVED 


Education meeting. It was moved by Ms. Lidawer and 

seconded by Ms. Sandlow that the Board adopt and/or 

approve amendments to: 

 

 

 

 

Policy 7-15, Student Records 

Policy 7-250, Student Support Services 

Policy 7-230, Discipline of Students with Disabilities 

Policy 7-50, School Admission and Student Transfer to 

and from Non-District Schools 


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Policy 7-51, Foreign Exchange Students 

Policy 6-120, Education of Children with Disabilities 

Policy 7-180, Gang Activity 

Policy 7-100, Required Physical Examinations and 

Immunizations 

Policy 5-120, District Personnel Ethics 

and that Policies 6331, 6332, 6409, 6520, 6521, 6165, 6404, 

and 6515 be deleted as presented. 



carried. 

Board of Education Policy 

7-270, Administering 

Medication to Students 

APPROVED 


Education meeting. It was moved by Ms. Hymen and 

seconded by Ms. Shlensky that the Board adopt Policy 7-270, 

Administering Medication to Students, as presented. It was 

noted that issues previously expressed by the Board have 

been addressed in the procedures that accompany this policy. 



carried. 

Board of Education Policy 

2-105, Board of Education 

Ethics and Gift Ban 

APPROVED 


Education meeting. It was moved by Ms. Sandlow and 

seconded by Mr. Smith that the Board adopt Policy 2-105, 

Board of Education Ethics and Gift Ban, as presented. Mr. 

Small moved to amend Policy 2-105, Board of Education 

Ethics and Gift Ban, to reduce the amount from $75.00 to 

$25.00 for food or refreshments as stated on page 3, item III., 

8, and Ms. Lidawer seconded the motion. It was noted that, 

as per the legal reference, the limit is $75.00 per person in 

value on a single calendar day. 

The roll was called on the motion to amend Policy 2-150: 

Aye: Lidawer and Small. Nays: Sandlow, Shlensky, Smith, 

Hymen, Cohen. The motion to amend Policy 2-105 did 

not carry. 

The original motion to adopt Policy 2-105, Board of Education 

Ethics and Gift Ban, as presented was reaffirmed by Ms. 

Sandlow and Mr. Smith and the roll was called: Aye: 

Lidawer, Sandlow, Shlensky, Small, Smith, Hymen, Cohen. 

Nays: None. The motion carried. 


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Consent Agenda 

APPROVED 

Personnel Items, 

Certified Personnel and 

Support Personnel and 

Addendum 

Salaries 

Bills 

It was moved by Ms. Sandlow and seconded by Ms. Lidawer 

that the Board approve the Consent Agenda, which included: 

The Certified Personnel notices (new employment, new 

interns, reimbursement for professional advancement) and 

Support Personnel (resignations) and addendum were 

presented to the Board for approval, a copy of which will be 

inserted in the minute book. 

The salary resolution was presented for Board approval, a 

copy of which will be inserted in the minute book. 

Bills for payment were presented for Board approval, a copy 

of which will be inserted in the minute book. 

Education Fund $ 330,857.29 

Operations Fund $ 37,188.97 

Bonds $ 449,349.83 

Transportation Fund $ 101,920.45 

IMRF $ -0- 

Site & Construction $ -0- 

Tort $ -0- 

Fire & Prevention $ -0- 



carried. 

Citizens’ Comments 

Mr. Steve Narrod noted that he served on the Finance study 

group and commented regarding the Leadership Team 

recommendations; the process needs to be accelerated. Mr. 

Narrod also expressed concern regarding the increase in the 

textbook cap. Mr. Sam Shapiro briefly commented about the 

study group process and presented the Capital Improvement 

Plan for Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools, dated 

May 21, 2012, endorsed by Education First for the Board’s 

consideration. Ms. Phylis Bagan said she echoed Mr. 

Shapiro’s comments. Mr. Harry Steindler commented 

regarding the Leadership Teams presentation and indicated 

he was interested in seeing the plan from Education First. 

Mr. Bruce Zessar commented on the need for getting the 

work done at the schools. Mr. Carl Lambrecht commented 

about reducing administrative costs; the prevailing wage 

cost, and about policies. Mr. Lane Young commented 

regarding the Leadership Teams’ report that was presented. 

A community member made a comment regarding the daily 


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allowance provided for meals. Mr. Gerry Meister encouraged 

the Board to look at the proposal endorsed by Education First 

that was presented by Mr. Sam Shapiro. 

Other Items 

Adjournment 

There was none. 

At 10:25 p.m. it was moved by Ms. Shlensky, seconded by Mr. 

Smith and the Board unanimously approved that the meeting 

be adjourned. 

_________________________ 

President 

___________________________ 

Secretary 

Minutes Approved: ______________ 


Discussion Item 9.A. 

June 11, 2012 

TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 113 

Posting of the Tentative Budget 2012-2013 

Board of Education members have received copies of the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget 

for Township High School District No. 113. Below is the schedule concerning the 

2012-2013 Budget: 

DATE MEETING DISCUSSION/ACTION 

June 11, 2012 

Board of Education Finance 

Meeting 

Discussion of 2012-2013 

Budget 

June 11, 2012 

Regular Board of Education 


Discussion to Authorize 

publication of Notice of 

Public Hearing on Tentative 

Budget. Posted in Pioneer 

Press Newspapers (Highland 

Park News and Deerfield 

Review) in July 19, 2012 

July 16, 2012 

August 20, 2012 





editions. 

Action to Authorize 

publication of Notice of 

Public Hearing on Tentative 

Budget. Posted in Pioneer 

Press Newspapers (Highland 

Park News and Deerfield 

Review) in July 19, 2012 

editions. 

Action to Adopt the 

2012-2013 Budget 

The attached notice indicates that the tentative budget will be available for inspection on 

July 17, 2012 and that a public hearing on the budget will be held at 7:30 p.m. on 

August 20, 2012.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Township High School District No. 113, in 

the County of Lake, State of Illinois, that tentative budget for said school district for the fiscal 

year beginning July 1, 2012, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at 

1040 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, Illinois, in the School District from and after 9:00 

o'clock A.M. on the 17th day of July, 2012. Notice is further hereby given that a public hearing 

on said budget will be held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. on the 20th day of August, 2012 at the District 

Administration Building, 1040 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, Illinois, in this School 

District No. 113. Dated this 16 th day of July, 2012. Board of Education of Township High 

School District No. 113, in the County of Lake, State of Illinois. 

(Signed) George V. Fornero 

Secretary, Board of Education

Discussion Item 9.B. 

June 11, 2012 


RFP for Construction Management Services 

A legal notice was published to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction 

Management Services for Township High School District No. 113. Eleven (11) construction 

management firms submitted their RFP and the submittals were narrowed to include firms with 

the following attributes: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferably located in the Chicagoland area 

Preferable focus in K-12 schools and education 

Provide expertise for specific projects (natatoriums, field houses, technology…etc.) 

Experienced and involved with the entire project process 

Experienced with remodels and space constraints 

Customer service and relationship philosophy 

Admirable Errors, Omissions, and at Risk record 

Work collaboratively with all parties involved 

Return on Investment experience with value engineering history 

Design the project compatible with the allocated budget 

Analyze and arbitrate the Owner’s wants vs. needs 

The firms listed below submitted an RFP: 

Camosy Construction 

Frederick Quinn Construction Management 

Gilbane Building Company 

Henry Bros. Co. 

IHC Construction Companies LLC 

International Contractors, Inc. 

Lend Lease 

Nikolas & Associates, Inc. 

Pepper Construction 

Tishman Construction Corporation of IL 

Turner Construction Company 

Zion, IL 

Addison, IL 

Chicago, IL 

Hickory Hills, IL 

Elgin, IL 

Elmhurst, IL 

Chicago, IL 

Mt. Prospect, IL 

Barrington, IL 

Chicago, IL 

Chicago, IL 

The following is a list of individuals selected to be part of a committee that will analyze and 

review the RFP submittals: 

Barry A. Bolek Township High School District No. 113 

Ron Kasbohm Township High School District No. 113 

Paul Mocogni 

Deerfield High School 

Mark Koopman 

Highland Park High School 

David Small 


Debbie Hymen 


-OVER-

Mark Jolicoeur 

Michael Dolter 

Ed Jacobs 

Mary Cavanaugh 

Josh Levitt 

Perkins + Will 

Perkins + Will 

Community Member 



They will narrow the list down to three to four finalist who will be invited to interview with 

committee. Based on the outcome of the interviews and reference checks, the committee will 

bring a recommendation to the July 16, 2012 Board of Education meeting.

Discussion Item 9.C. 

June 11, 2012 


Yearbook Services Request for Proposal 

A legal notice was published to solicit vendors for the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Yearbook 

Services for Deerfield and Highland Park High Schools. The following vendors submitted 

proposals: 

Jostens 

Herff Jones 

Walsworth Yearbooks 

Pixolution Publishing 

Lesa Friedrich (HPHS), John Connolly (HPHS), Brian Verisario (DHS), Herb Regan (DHS), 

Mike Moran (DHS), and Barry Bolek thoroughly analyzed the proposals. Currently, Highland 

Park High School receives yearbook services from Jostens and Deerfield High School receives 

yearbook services from Herff Jones. For the 2012-2013 school year, Herff Jones will continue to 

provide services to Deerfield High School and Jostens will continue to provide yearbook services 

to Highland Park High School. 

Herff Jones and Jostens have provided Deerfield High School and Highland Park High School 

with excellent customer service and the most up-to-date technology that enables students and 

staff to produce an esthetically pleasing and well laid out yearbook.


Deerfield High School Weight Room Floor Asbestos Removal 

Discussion/Action Item 9.D./10.G. 

June 11, 2012 

A legal notice was published to solicit a bid for the Deerfield High School (DHS) Weight Room Floor Asbestos 

Removal. We received bids from five (5) bidders (details below). 

Bidders/ Vendors Name 

Base Proposal Total 

AMW Environmental 

Burr Ridge, IL $21,900 

Bay Remediation, LLC 

Chicago, IL $24,950 

Colfax Corporation 


American Environmental 

Solutions, Inc. 

Barrington, IL $26,750 

Nationwide Environmental & 

Demo., LLC 

Park Ridge, IL $32,500 

Safe Environmental Corporation 

Highland, IN $32,960 

To ensure student safety, rubber matting was installed in the DHS weight room over the original gymnasium 

flooring. This flooring has started to decay in certain areas, as a result of seepage and condensation. The plan 

is to remove all the existing materials down to the original concrete base, then install a semi-permeable vapor 

barrier before reinstalling the current rubber matting. 

Due to its age, the original subflooring contains asbestos and must be removed by a qualified licensed company 

that will follow a stringent abatement process. 

The low bid was received by AMW Environmental, Burr Ridge, IL. John Ciserella, Peak Services LLC, has 

checked five (5) school references for AMW Environmental and found all of them to be satisfactory. 

We would like to schedule the abatement for early this summer when there is limited occupancy in the school 

building. 

Recommended Motion: 

The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education accept the low bid for the DHS Weight Room 

Floor Asbestos Removal from AMW Environmental, Burr Ridge, IL in the amount of $21,900.

Discussion Item 9.E. 

June 11, 2012 


Holiday Waiver - Lincoln’s Birthday 

Township High School District 113 recommends waiving President Abraham 

Lincoln’s birthday in order to hold school, schedule teachers’ institutes, conduct 

parent-teacher conferences, or conduct staff development (in-service) activities 

effective with the 2012-2013 school year. In compliance with Public Act 96-640, the 

Board of Education is required to hold a public hearing about this proposed waiver 

and afford educators and parents the opportunity to provide testimony about the 

proposal. 

The public hearing will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012, at the District 

Administration Building, Township High School District 113, 1040 Park Avenue 

West, Highland Park, Illinois, at 7:30 p.m. Attached is a copy of the Notice of Public 

Hearing that will be published in the June 14, 2012 newspaper issues of the 

Deerfield Review and Highland Park News.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of Township High School 

District 113 will hold a public hearing, in compliance with the requirements of 

Public Act 096-0640, for the purpose of taking testimony from educators and 

parents regarding the proposal to hold school, schedule teachers’ institutes, conduct 

parent-teacher conferences, or conduct staff development (in-service) activities on 

President Abraham Lincoln birthday. The person honored by this holiday shall be 

recognized through instructional activities conducted on that day or, if the day is 

not used for student attendance, on the first school day preceding or following that 

day. 

NOTICE IS FURTHER HEREBY given that this public hearing will be held at 7:30 

p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2012, at the District Administration Building, Township 

High School District 113, 1040 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, Illinois, County 

of Lake. 

(Signed) George V. Fornero 

Secretary 

Board of Education

Action Item 10.A. 

June 11, 2012 


Security Cameras 

(Discussion Item at the May 21, 2012 Board of Education Meeting) 

DHS, HPHS, and Transportation would like to increase/add security cameras to various high 

incident areas at their buildings. The specifics are as follows: 

BUILDING 

VENDOR 

# OF 

CAMERAS 

ADDED 

CAMERA TYPE 

INSTALLATION 

LOCATION 

INSTALLED 

BY 

COST 

DHS Kratos/HBE 12 devices = 

33 single 

cameras 

7-Panoramic = 28 

Single Cameras 

2-Day/Night Dome 

w/heater 

2- Day/Night Dome 

1- In-ceiling Dome 

Restroom Areas, 

Common Areas 

(indoor & outdoor), 

Entrances 

District Staff $25,374 

HPHS Kratos/HBE 23 devices 19-In-ceiling Dome 

4-Day/Night Dome 

Restroom Areas, 

Wolters Field 

Locker Room, 

Cafeteria, 

Commons 

District Staff $30,930 

TRANSPORTATION Kratos/HBE 4 Outdoor Parking Lot Areas Kratos/HBE & 

District Staff 

TOTAL COST 

$12,276 

$68,580 

The cost difference between the buildings is a result of the type of cameras and how they function. 

To cover each school’s particular layout, different types of cameras were necessary to capture the 

view of the concerned areas. HPHS’s cameras are used to focus on a specific location, e.g. 

bathroom doors. DHS’s cameras are used to focus on hallways; therefore, needing a 4-way 

panoramic camera to simultaneously look in all directions. 

The Transportation cameras will primarily be installed by Kratos/HBE. To obtain the maximum 

view of the outdoor/parking areas, they will install a pole on which the camera will be mounted. 

The target date for installation is the 2012 summer. The funding source will come from the 

District and each building’s 2013 Capital Projects Budget. The cost of the cameras includes 

Transportation camera installation, software licensing, and camera set-up and programming. 


The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education accept the proposal from Kratos/HBE, 

Addison, IL, for additional security cameras for high incident areas at DHS, HPHS, and Transportation.

Action Item 10.B. 

May 21, 2012 


IASB Membership Renewal, 2012-2013 

The Board will consider renewal of their membership in the Illinois Association of 

School Boards. Membership dues for the 2012-2013 school year are $10, 595.00. 

This is an increase of $170.30 from last year. 

This item was discussed at the May 21, 2012 Board of Education meeting. 

Recommended motion: 

The Superintendent recommends that the Board authorize renewal of membership 

in the Illinois Association of School Boards for the 2012-2013 school year at a cost of 

$10,595.00. 

ROLL CALL

Action Item 10.C. 

June 11, 2012 


Preference to Illinois Citizens 

This resolution is required by statute. After enactment, the resolution must be filed with the 

Secretary of State of the State of Illinois and the Department of Labor. Within 30 days a 

notice of adoption of resolution must be published in a legal notice. Prevailing wage rates 

appropriate to the type or class of labor must be utilized on each bid request for construction 

or building improvement. The Department of Labor is empowered to enforce these rates for 

major work contracted with an outside work force. (This does not apply to our in-house labor 

rates.) 


The Superintendent recommends to the Board of Education to adopt the attached resolution 

which states that District 113 will, during the month of June each year, investigate and 

ascertain the prevailing wage rates for Lake County and keep these rates available for any 

interested party.

LEGAL NOTICE 

The Board of Education of Township High School District No. 113 has adopted a 

resolution providing that any workers employed in any Public Works by the said 

School District will be paid according to the prevailing wage rates for laborers, 

mechanics, and other workers as ascertained for the Lake County, Illinois area. 

A copy of this resolution as adopted is on file at the District No. 113 Administration 

Building, 1040 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, Illinois, and is available for 

review at this address. 

George V. Fornero 

Secretary Board of Education

RESOLUTION 

WHEREAS, the STATE EMPLOYEE PREVAILING WAGE ACT [5 ILCS 370/0.01 et seq.] (hereinafter 

referred as the "Act") requires that the Board of Education, as a state agency, pay individuals employed 

in positions subject to the rules or regulations of the Illinois Department of Central Management 

Services at the prevailing wage rate applicable to Lake County as established of the Department of 

Labor; and 

WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that the Township High School District Number 113 of Lake 

County investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, 

mechanics and other workers in the locality of said Lake County employed in performing construction 

of public works, for said Township High School District No. 113. 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TOWNSHIP HIGH 

SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 113: 

SECTION 1: Pursuant to the Act the Illinois Department of Labor has determined that for a time 

period June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013 the prevailing wage rates for employment positions in Lake 

County covered by the Act shall be those set forth in the attached document which is incorporated 

herein by this reference. As required by the Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rates of wages 

by the Department of Labor shall supersede the Department's June determination and apply to any and 

all public works construction undertaken by Township High School District No. 113. The definition of 

any terms appearing in this Resolution which are also used in the Act shall be the same as in the Act. 

SECTION 2: Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of 

wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works construction of the 

Township High School District No. 113 to the extent required by the aforesaid Act. 

SECTION 3: The Township High School District No. 113 Secretary shall publicly post or keep 

available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Township High School District 

Number 113 this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of the 

determination or the current revised determination of the prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be 

attached to all contract specifications. 

SECTION 4: The Township High School District No. 113 Secretary shall mail a copy of this 

determination to any employer and to any association of employers and to any person or association of 

employees who have filed their names and addresses requesting copies of any determination stating the 

particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such rates. 

SECTION 5: The Township High School District No. 113 Secretary shall promptly file a certified 

copy of this Resolution with both the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of 

the State of Illinois. 

SECTION 6: The Assistant Superintendent for Finance shall cause to be published in a newspaper of 

general circulation within the area a copy of this Resolution, and such publication shall constitute notice 

that the determination is effective and that this is the determination of this public body. 

Passed this 11 th day of June , 2012 

_____________________________________ 

President of the Board of Education 

____________________________________ 

Secretary of the Board of Education

Action Item 10.D. 

June 11, 2012 


Transfer of Interest Earnings from Working Cash Fund to Education Fund 

The district financial plans, which will be reflected in future budgets, along with our five (5) 

year projections include transfer of earned interest from the Working Cash Fund to the 

Education Fund. 


The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education adopt the resolution transferring 

interest from the Working Cash Fund to either the Education Fund or the Operations Fund of 

Township High School District No. 113 as presented.

RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF 

INTEREST EARNINGS FROM 

WORKING CASH FUND TO EDUCATION FUND 

WHEREAS, Section 20-5 of the State of Illinois School Code allows for transfer of interest 

earnings from the Working Cash Fund to either the Education Fund or the Operations Fund, 

and 

WHEREAS, it is estimated that approximately $3,300 of interest will be earned by the 

Working Cash Fund in the 2011-2012 school year, and 

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Education to increase the operating budget with 

the earned interest, 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, (a) that all accumulated Working Cash earned interest 

(approximately $3,300) be transferred to the Education Fund prior to June 30, 2012, and (b) 

that the Treasurer of Township High School District No. 113 be so directed to make the 

transfer described in (a) above prior to June 30, 2012. 

Ayes: 

Nays: 

Absent and not voting: 

___________________________________ 

Secretary 

President 

Adopted: June 11, 2012 

Date

Action Item 10.E. 

June 11, 2012 


Transferring Interest from Bond & Interest to the Operations Fund Resolution 

The 2011-2012 budget included transfer of interest earnings from the Bond & Interest Fund to 

the Operations Fund. Receipts from bond and interest tax levies are invested routinely until bond 

payments are made to bond holders each year. All bond and interest commitments have been 

met. 


The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education adopt the resolution transferring 

interest from the Bond & Interest Fund to the Operations Fund of Township High School District 

No. 113 as presented.

RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING INTEREST FROM THE 

BOND AND INTEREST FUND TO THE OPERATIONS FUND 

OF TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 113, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 

WHEREAS, the Bond and Interest Fund of this School District has earned interest on monies 

therein in the amount of $7,500 and 

WHEREAS, Section 10-22.44 of the School Code permits the deposit of interest earned from 

any of the monies of the School District in the fund of the School District that is most in need of 

such interest income. 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this Board of Education, Township High School 

District No. 113, Lake County, Illinois, as follows: 

Section 1. 

This Board of Education hereby finds the preambles of this Resolution to be true 

and correct and incorporates the same herein. 

Section 2. 

This Board of Education hereby determines that the Operations and Maintenance 

Fund is most in need of interest income earned from the Bond and Interest Fund. 

Section 3. 

Funds in the amount of $7,500 now on hand in the custody of the School 

Treasurer are hereby transferred from the Bond and Interest Fund to the Operations Fund of this 

School District, effective June 30, 2012. 

Section 4. 

The School Treasurer is hereby directed to make all appropriate entries on the 

books and journals of this School District to evidence the transfer provided for herein. 

Section 5. 

The Secretary of this Board of Education is directed to cause a copy of this 

Resolution to be delivered to the School Treasurer. 

Section 6. 

This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. 

ADOPTED this 11th day of June 2012. 

AYES: _______ 

NAYS: _______ 

ABSENT: _____ 

ATTEST: 

__________________________________ 

President, Board of Education 


Lake County, Illinois 

_________________________________ 

Secretary, Board of Education

Action Item 10.F. 

June 11, 2012 


Approval of Bid for Engineering Services for the HPHS 1914 Buildings 

(Discussion Item at the March 12, 2012 Board of Education Meeting) 

A legal notice was published to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering 

Services for the HPHS 1914 Buildings. Three (3) RFQs were received and are listed below: 

The Structural Group, Ltd. Deerfield, IL 

Building Technology Consultants, PC Arlington Heights, IL 

Thornton Tomasetti Chicago, IL 

The above referenced engineering companies submitted RFQs and were interviewed by a 

committee whose members were: 

Barry A. Bolek Township High School Dist. 113, Asst. Supt. for Finance 

Harvey Cohen Township High School Dist. 113, Board of Education President 

Annett Lidawer Township High School Dist. 113, Board of Education Member 

Gerald Meister Highland Park Community Member 

Walter Hainsfurther Highland Park Community Member 

Paul Mocogni Township High School Dist. 113, Director of Facilities 

Mark Koopman Highland Park High School, Facilities Manager 

The Committee would like to recommend to the Board of Education the engineer firm of 

Building Technology Consultants, PC (BTC) for the HPHS 1914 Buildings. 

The BTC proposal includes the cost for contractor assistance during the investigation of masonry 

restoration and interior finishing which includes concrete coring. The estimated cost for specific 

defined work will be provided at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 11, 2012. 


The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education accept the bid from Building 

Technology Consultants, PC for specific defined work to the HPHS 1914 Building in the 

amount of $______________. Should additional funds be necessary, it will be required to 

present the request to the Board of Education for approval. 

ROLL CALL


Deerfield High School Weight Room Floor Asbestos Removal 

Discussion/Action Item 9.D./10.G. 

June 11, 2012 

A legal notice was published to solicit a bid for the Deerfield High School (DHS) Weight Room Floor Asbestos 

Removal. We received bids from five (5) bidders (details below). 

Bidders/ Vendors Name 

Base Proposal Total 

AMW Environmental 

Burr Ridge, IL $21,900 

Bay Remediation, LLC 


Colfax Corporation 


American Environmental 

Solutions, Inc. 

Barrington, IL $26,750 

Nationwide Environmental & 

Demo., LLC 

Park Ridge, IL $32,500 

Safe Environmental Corporation 

Highland, IN $32,960 

To ensure student safety, rubber matting was installed in the DHS weight room over the original gymnasium 

flooring. This flooring has started to decay in certain areas, as a result of seepage and condensation. The plan 

is to remove all the existing materials down to the original concrete base, then install a semi-permeable vapor 

barrier before reinstalling the current rubber matting. 

Due to its age, the original subflooring contains asbestos and must be removed by a qualified licensed company 

that will follow a stringent abatement process. 

The low bid was received by AMW Environmental, Burr Ridge, IL. John Ciserella, Peak Services LLC, has 

checked five (5) school references for AMW Environmental and found all of them to be satisfactory. 

We would like to schedule the abatement for early this summer when there is limited occupancy in the school 

building. 


The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education accept the low bid for the DHS Weight Room 

Floor Asbestos Removal from AMW Environmental, Burr Ridge, IL in the amount of $21,900.

Action Item 10.H. 

June 11, 2012 


School Treasurer’s Surety Bond 

Section 8-2 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/8-2) requires each treasurer of a school district to be 

properly bonded. The penalty of the bond shall be 25 percent of the amount of all bonds, notes, 

mortgages, moneys and effects of which the treasurer is to have custody at any given time. The 

bond shall be increased or decreased from time to time, as the increase or decrease of the amount 

of notes, bonds, mortgages, moneys and effects may require. The bond shall be payable to the 

township trustees of schools over the district or payable to the school board of the district, 

whichever is applicable. The bond shall be filed with the Regional Superintendent of Schools. 

For the 2012-2013 fiscal year the bond will be purchased in the amount of $19,000,000 on behalf 

of Barry A. Bolek, Assistant Superintendent for Finance. The bond will be purchased through 

our cooperative liability insurance group. 


The Superintendent recommends to the Board of Education to approve the school treasurer’s 

surety bond in the amount of $19,000,000 of coverage per statutory requirements. It is further 

moved that the President and Secretary be authorized to sign the bond surety certificate and that 

all documentation be filed with the appropriate parties.

Action Item 10.I. 

June 11, 2012 


Board of Education Policies 

The following policies have been reviewed by Policy Committee and the committee 

is making recommendations as indicated: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policy 7-130, Students Rights and Responsibilities – revise policy 

Policy 7-190, Student Discipline – revise policy 

Policy 7-240, Extracurricular Code – revise policy 

Policy 6315, Student Gifts to Teachers – delete policy 

Policy 6510, Status of Students Reaching Majority – delete policy 

Policy 6525, Prohibition of Corporal Punishment – delete policy 

The initial Policy Committee meeting to discuss policies 7-190 and 7-240 was held 

on April 9, 2012 with the full Board of Education. Additional Policy Committee 

meetings were held on April 11, 2012, April 18, 2012, May 9, 2012, and May 24, 

2012 to review these policies. 

Joe Koenigsknecht met with the Building Committees to review concerns as well as 

share the recommended changes to the policies. 


The Superintendent recommends that the Board adopt policies amend: 

 

 

 

Policy 7-130, Students Rights and Responsibilities 

Policy 7-190, Student Discipline – revise policy 

Policy 7-240, Extracurricular Code – revise policy 

and that policies 6315, 6510, and 6525 be deleted as presented. 

ROLL CALL

Closed Session Item 14. 

June 11, 2012 


Closed Session 

During Closed Session on Monday, June 11, 2012, discussion will be held on 

Personnel, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). 

No action will be taken after returning to Open Session.

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