Unadopted Minutes - Township High School District 113

Township High School District No. 113
Board of Education Minutes
Regular Meeting
November 7, 2011
November 7, 2011
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, November 7, 2011, at the
Administration Building, 1040 Park Avenue West, Highland
Park, Illinois.
There were present: Mr. Harvey Cohen, President, Ms.
Debra Hymen, Ms. Annette Lidawer, Ms. Marjie Sandlow,
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. Joe Koenigsknecht, Assistant Superintendent
for Human Resources; Ms. Andrea Johnson, Director of
Diversity and Grants; Ms. Natalie Kaplan, Director of
Communications, Ms. Andrea Gratz, Director of Student
Support Services, Ms. Audris Griffith, DHS Principal; Mr.
Brad Swanson, HPHS Principal; and Ms. Sandra Jasso,
Executive Secretary to the Superintendent and visitors: Ms.
Lou Ann Erikson, Ms. Quinn Hirsch, Mr. Zachary Brint, Mr.
Steven Freeman, Mr. Dan Mendelson, Mr. Carl Lambrecht,
Ms. Meryl Williams, and other community members.
Absent: Ms. Bonnie Shlensky, Board Member, and Dr. Suzan
Hebson, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and
Communications.
Moment of Silence –
James Warren
Agenda
APPROVED
Citizens’ Comments
Relative to Matters on the
Meeting Agenda
There was a moment of silence for the loss of Dr. James
Warren, who passed away on November 3, 2011. Dr. Warren
served as Superintendent of Township High School District
113 for 11 years, from 1983-1994. Prior to that service, he
worked as an Assistant Superintendent in District 113 from
1974 to 1978.
It was moved by Ms. Sandlow seconded by Ms. Hymen and
the Board unanimously approved the agenda.
Mr. Carl Lambrecht made comments regarding agenda items
8.A. Summer School 2012 Tuition/Fees; 8.B.Structured
Wiring for Wireless Upgrade Request for Proposal; and 8.C.
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Determination of Levy.
HPHS Student
Representative Report
DHS Student
Representative Report
DHS Teacher Report
Principal’s Report
Mr. Zachary Brint (HPHS) reported that 43 student athletes
and 6 facilitators attended the CSL Leadership Conference on
Monday. Different activities are planned in recognition of
Veterans Day this week. The 9th troop care package event
will take place on November 17. The HP>3 lock will be held
starting on Thursday. The Robotics Club is hosting a
tournament on Saturday. The DHS/HPHS Fencing had a
tournament at DHS.
Ms. Quinn Hirsch (DHS), reported that the football team lost
in the Class 6A playoffs on the 29 th but were conference
champs. The boys’ soccer team lost in the Class 2A Lakes
Regional Finals last Saturday but had an amazing season as
conference champs. The girls’ swimming team captured their
third straight conference title and second straight outright
win at the CSL North Meet on the 5 th . The cast of the Fall
Play II: The Rimers of Eldritch did an excellent job.
Grandparents’ Day will be on November 22. The AP
Environmental Science and Spanish students are holding a
rummage sale on Veterans’ Day to benefit the homeless.
Ryan Goodman is number one in the nation for the Children’s
Jumper Division in horseback riding.
Ms. Lou Ann Erikson (DHS) reported that the HPHS and
DHS Special Education departments worked with 12 other
area high schools to present the annual CHOICES event at
New Trier West. The Social Studies Department hosted Phil
Feitleberg, a Grand Times Speaker who gave a lecture on life
in South Africa during the Apartheid. The Deerfield SOS
Club, the Deerfield Animal Rights Club, and the Highland
Park Animal Rights Club teamed up this year for the Annual
Hands to Paws drive to raise money and supplies for Orphans
of the Storm and Save-a-Pet. On November 4 the Science
Department hosted an all-day STEM career symposium. The
Counseling Department collaborated with students from
DePaul on a survey that was given to students from
multilingual homes at Deerfield High School. The DePaul
students are working with the data and are also researching
local community resources that will hire high school students.
Mr. Brad Swanson, HPHS Principal, reported on the Navy
Band Great Lakes event held at HPHS on November 6; this
was part of the Navy Band’s 100 year celebration. Mr.
Swanson provided an update on the Learning Center at
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HPHS which will open with peer tutors during second
semester. There are about 140 student tutors in the process
of being trained.
Board Members Reports
Ms. Lidawer reported on the 1914 Building focus group
meeting and tours she attended. She also reported on the
League of Women Voters presentation she attended on
November 2 regarding the federal government in education.
She reported attending the meeting “Lunch with Brad” at
HPHS this week.
Mr. Smith briefly reported on the 6:30 p.m. Finance
Committee Meeting that was held prior to tonight’s Regular
Board meeting at which Mr. Barry Bolek made a presentation
on the determination of the 2011 Tax Levy.
Mr. Cohen reported attending the City of Highland Park final
mayor’s forum at which representatives from the different
local governmental entities were in attendance. The two
issues discussed relating to District 113 were (1) Ravinia TIF
- an explanation of the TIF process and how it impacts the
schools was provided; and (2) a referendum - Mr. Cohen
explained that at this time District 113 is not considering a
referendum and described the process and work of the
different committees regarding the Facilities/Technology Plan
that is currently taking place.
Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Fornero announced there were no Freedom of Information
Act requests to report. A letter regarding Measures of
Academic Success was emailed to District 113 parents and it
has been posted on the District 113 website. The State
Report cards for Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools
have also been posted online. Dr. Fornero reported attending
the On-site College Admissions Forum on October 25, 2011.
The District 112/113 CBO/Schuler Scholars College
Information Night will be held on November 14 at Elm Place
Middle School at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Cohen announced that in lieu of flowers donations may
be sent to the District 113 Foundation in memory of Dr.
James Warren.
Minutes of October 24,
2011 Regular Meeting
APPROVED
It was moved by Ms. Lidawer, seconded by Ms. Hymen and
the Board unanimously approved the minutes of the October
24, 2011 Regular Meeting as presented.
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Wolters Field Advisory
Group
DISCUSSION
As a requirement of the Special Use Permit regulating the
use of the Wolters Field lights, staff solicited volunteers from
the designated neighborhood to serve on this group and seven
residents expressed interest. Board approval is required for
the appointment of four (4) residents to serve on the Wolters
Field Advisory Group for a one year term effective January 1,
2012. The residents being recommended are: Ms. Caroline
Schuler, Ms. Anne Helander, Mr. Michael Muldrow, and Ms.
Nanette Goltz.
The recommendation on this item will be brought for action at
the November 21, 2011 Board of Education meeting.
Board Policies
DISCUSSION
The recommendations being proposed by the Policy
Committee regarding the following policies were reviewed:
Policy 6128, Uniform Grievance Procedure - Delete
Policy 6128 and revise Policy 2-260, The Uniform
Grievance Policy
Policy 6405, Physical Examinations Immunizations
Required - Delete Policy 6405 and replace with new
Policy 7-100, Required Physical Examinations and
Immunizations
Revise Policy 7-270, Administering Medicines to
Students
Policy 6412, Education of Students with Chronic
Communicable Diseases - Delete Policy 6412 and
replace with new Policy 7-280, Communicable and
Chronic Disease
It was suggested that the word “critical” from Policy 7-270
regarding the distribution of medications be deleted. The
recommendation on this item will be brought for action at the
November 21, 2011 Board of Education meeting.
DHS International Field
Trip – Costa Rica
DISCUSSION
DHS is requesting to sponsor a field trip to San Jose, Costa
Rica for the Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science
and Spanish Course students. The dates for the trip are
March 24, 2012 through March 28, 2012. DHS students will
work with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) to build homes for
impoverished families. DHS students have participated with
YWAM in this program for the past seven years. This year
the trip has also been made available to students enrolled in
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Spanish Courses at DHS. The estimated subsidized cost of
the trip is $800 - $1,000 per student. Participants will be
encouraged to purchase individual travel insurance for this
trip. It was requested that a litigation check be done on
YWAM. This will be an action item at the November 21, 2011
Board of education meeting.
Summer School 2012
Tuition/Fees
APPROVED
This was a discussion item at the October 24, 2011 Board of
Education Meeting. It was moved by Ms. Sandlow and
seconded by Mr. Smith that the Board approve the summer
school fees/salary schedule for 2012 to stay the same as
approved last year by the Board of Education at the student
fee of $300.00 per semester course, and a teacher salary at
$3,012.00 per semester course.
The roll was called: Aye: Hymen, Lidawer, Sandlow, Small,
Smith, Cohen. Nay: None. The motion carried.
Structured Wiring for
Wireless Upgrade Request
for Proposal
APPROVED
This was a discussion item at the October 17, 2011 Board of
Education meeting. It was moved by Ms. Lidawer and
seconded by Mr. Smith that the Board of Education accept
the low proposal from Low Voltage Solutions, Inc. for the
structure wiring installation in the amount of $173,813. It
was further recommended, in order to cover possible
unforeseen infrastructure issues, the entire budget for the
project be approved in an amount not to exceed $195,000.
The roll was called: Aye: Hymen, Lidawer, Sandlow, Small,
Smith, Cohen. Nay: None. The motion carried.
Determination of Levy
APPROVED
This was a discussion item at the November 7, 2011, 6:30
p.m., Board of Education Finance Committee meeting. It was
moved by Ms. Sandlow and seconded by Mr. Smith that the
Board of Education approve (a) its intent to levy for
the tax year 2011 a total aggregate of $78,248,891.00
exclusive of Bond & Interest costs, (b) $92,671,707.00 with
Bond and Interest costs, and (c) authorize the publication of a
notice in compliance with the Truth-in-Taxation Act for a
public hearing on the 2011 tax levy to be scheduled for
Monday, December 12, 2011. In order to comply with the
Truth-In-Taxation Act, the 2011 tax levy must be “determined”
by Board action at least 20 days prior to the Tax Levy Hearing.
The roll was called: Aye: Hymen, Lidawer, Sandlow, Small,
Smith, Cohen. Nay: None. The motion carried.
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2012 Illinois State Library
Grant
APPROVED
Consent Agenda
APPROVED
Personnel Items,
Certified Personnel and
Addendum
Salaries
Bills
In order to receive funds from the School Library Grant, the
Board must affirm that the Highland Park High School and
Deerfield High School libraries are progressing towards
meeting Illinois Library Standards. The grant amount is
typically $2,700.00. It was moved by Ms. Hymen, seconded
by Ms. Lidawer, and the Board unanimously approved the
affirmation of progress towards the Illinois Standards for
School Library Media Centers.
It was moved by Ms. Sandlow and seconded by Mr. Smith that
the Board approve the Consent Agenda, which included:
The Certified Personnel notices (degree status and lane
change adjustments; reimbursement for professional
advancement; request for a leave of absence) 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 $ 260,938.17
Operations Fund $ 31,943.11
Bonds $ -0-
Transportation Fund $ 12,659.43
IMRF $ 35,372.12
Site & Construction $ -0-
Tort $ -0-
The roll was called: Aye: Hymen, Lidawer, Sandlow, Small,
Smith, Cohen. Nay: None. The motion carried.
Citizens’ Comments
Other Items
There were none.
Mr. Cohen reminded Board members attending the IASB
Annual Conference in Chicago (November 18 -20, 2011) to
coordinate schedules with other Board members attending in
order to cover as many sessions as possible. Mr. Cohen also
requested that Board members who are unable to attend the
conference should make arrangements for a replacement.
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Adjournment
At 8:42 p.m. it was moved by Mr. Smith, seconded by Ms.
Lidawer and the Board unanimously approved that the
meeting be adjourned.
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President
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Secretary
Minutes Approved: November 21, 2011
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