North Shore School District 112 Board of Education Business Meeting August 20, 2013 Green Bay School Open Session Minutes

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1 North Shore School District 112 Board of Education Business Meeting August 20, 2013 Green Bay School Open Session Minutes Mission Statement The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry. Call to Order, Roll Call (6:00 p.m.) Dr. Bruce Hyman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Mr. Michael Cohn, Ms. Karla Livney, Mr. Howard Metz, Ms. Jane Mordini, Ms. Yumi Ross, Ms. Samantha Stolberg, and Dr. Bruce Hyman None. Dr. David Behlow, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Matt Barbini, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Mr. Mohsin Dada, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. John Sprangers, Executive Director for Personnel Services Closed Session (Pursuant to Chapter 5, Act 120, Section 2c (1) Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity; (2) Collective bargaining matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; (10) The placement of individual students ion special education programs and other matters related to individual students; (11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the 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; of the Illinois Compiled Statutes) Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to enter closed session at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Michael Cohn so moved and Ms. Samantha Stolberg seconded. 1 of 5 8/22/13 9:53 AM

2 members voted aye: Mr. Michael Cohn, Ms. Karla Livney, Mr. Howard Metz, Ms. Jane Mordini, Ms. Yumi Ross, Ms. Samantha Stolberg, and Dr. Bruce Hyman. Accordingly the motion was approved 7-0. Return from Closed Session Call to Order, Roll Call (7:00 p.m.) Dr. Bruce Hyman called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. He announced the Board had returned from closed session where no action was taken. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Mr. Michael Cohn, Ms. Karla Livney, Ms. Jane Mordini, Ms. Yumi Ross, Ms. Samantha Stolberg, and Dr. Bruce Hyman Mr. Howard Metz Dr. David Behlow, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Matt Barbini, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Mr. Mohsin Dada, Chief Financial Officer, Mrs. Jennifer Ferrari, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Mr. John Sprangers, Executive Director for Personnel Services Public Hearing on the FY14 Budget Mr. Mohsin Dada presented a report on the FY14 Budget highlighting the objectives and parameters of the Strategic Plan to ensure new and existing programs are consistent with the Strategic Plan and that benefits justify costs; maintain an operating fund balance of at least 25%; and ensure the sustainability of the District's financial and human resources, and their equitable distribution. His report also included information on the District's long term financial objectives; financial strengths; operating fund balances for surrounding school districts; the current bond and interest tax rates; a summary of debt paid from the Bond and Interest Fund; a summary of outstanding debt from operating funds; callable bonds; the District's current debt situation; a summary of major assumptions; typical sources of revenue; financial challenges and factors; revenue changes due to CPI and new construction; typical expenditures; changes in expenditures based on various assumptions; revenue and expenditure growth trends; insurance costs; teachers' pension cost shift; the FY14 Proposed Budget; comparison of per pupil costs and enrollment comparisons by surrounding districts; and the operating budget balance with baseline capital improvements. Dr. Bruce Hyman solicited comments from the audience. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. Board Recognition Learning Coordinator Stephanie Cardella was recognized for her presentation at the 2 of 5 8/22/13 9:53 AM

3 University of Virginia Summer Institute on Academic Diversity this summer. Principal Joey Hailpern was recognized for his presentation at the ASCD Conference in Washington DC on Teacher Evaluation, Student Data, and State Tests, Oh My! Public Comment (Board Policy 2:230 allows member of the audience to address the Board with comments limited to three minutes. However, the board president may shorten or lengthen a person s opportunity to speak.) There was no public comment heard at the meeting. Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes Second Reading and Adoption of Policy Policy 4:60 Purchases and Contracts Policy 4:100 Insurance Management Policy 7:15 Student and Family Privacy Rights Policy 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools Appointment of Impact Aid Administrator Dr. Bruce Hyman presented the consent agenda listed above for approval. He asked if any members of the board wished to remove any items from the consent agenda and be considered separately. Ms. Jane Mordini requested Policy 7:15 be removed from the consent agenda. Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to approve the consent agenda with Policy 7:15 to be considered separately. Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Michael Cohn so moved and Ms. Jane Mordini seconded. Ms. Jane Mordini expressed the following concerns related to Policy 7:15: possible identification of students when a third party administers a survey; clarification of procedures which allow parents to opt out for their child to take the survey; adding language to clarify who authorizes the administration or distribution of surveys; and the language related to physical exam screenings being in conflict with another policy relating to students needing a doctors note when a parent keeps a student out of PE classes for more than five days. The Board agreed to add clarifying language related to the section Surveys Created by a Third Party and to change the word "subject" to "conduct" in the section Physical Exams or Screenings. 3 of 5 8/22/13 9:53 AM

4 Discussion/Reports/Presentations FY14 Budget Dr. Bruce Hyman solicited questions from board members related to the FY14 Budget. Ms. Jane Mordini asked for clarification on the SCFFAC review of facilities and the possibility operating a district-wide lunch program to generate funds and to cover the cost of free and reduced lunches. Action Items Personnel Recommendations Mr. John Sprangers presented the personnel recommendations for approval. Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to approve the personnel recommendations as presented. Ms. Jane Mordini so moved and Mr. Michael Cohn seconded. Bills and Salaries Mr. Mohsin Dada presented the bills and salaries for approval. Ms. Karla Livney commented she had reviewed the detailed supporting documents for the list of bills and salaries and found them to be in order. Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to approve the bills and salaries. Mr. Michael Cohn so moved and Ms. Jane Mordini seconded. FY14 Budget Dr. Bruce Hyman requested that the FY14 Budget be posted on the website. Mr. Mohsin Dada confirmed that the presentation was already posted and the FY14 Budget would also be posted. Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to adopt the FY14 Budget. Ms. Karla Livney so moved and Mr. Michael Cohn seconded. 4 of 5 8/22/13 9:53 AM

5 Superintendent Report/FOIA/Correspondence Dr. David Behlow presented the superintendent's report which included information on district wide registration at Oak Terrace School on August 8. Dr. Behlow complimented Mr. Matt Barbini and his team for the efficient registration process for District 112 families. He also thanked Mr. Mohsin Dada and his team for bringing a balanced budget forward for adoption. Dr. Behlow's report also included information on the reconfiguration of the entrance and exit at Green Bay School to enhance safety for students; correspondence received for the Board of Education related to school safety; and five Freedom of Information Act requests received during the months of July and August. Dr. Behlow concluded his report announcing the return of students for the school year on August 22, Other Dr. Bruce Hyman commented on Freedom of Information Act requests and a board workshop being held on August 27, Adjournment Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to adjourn at 8:26 p.m. Mr. Michael Cohn so moved and Ms. Jane Mordini seconded. Bruce Hyman, President David L.Behlow, Secretary Date of Approval: September 17, of 5 8/22/13 9:53 AM