North Shore School District 112 Board of Education Business Meeting September 20, 2011 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 (5:30 p.m.) Dr. Bruce Hyman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and requested a roll call. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Ms. Marcia Bogolub, Mr. Michael Cohn, Mr. Howard Metz, Ms. Cynthia Plouche, Ms. Yumi Ross, and Dr. Bruce Hyman Ms. Jane Mordini Dr. David L. Behlow, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. John Sprangers, Executive Director of Personnel Services, and Mr. Mohsin Dada, Chief Financial Officer 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; (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 5:30 p.m. Mr. Michael Cohn so moved and Ms. Marcia Bogolub seconded. 1 of 6 10/6/11 11:29 AM
Return from Closed Session Call to Order, Roll Call (7:00 p.m.) Dr. Bruce Hyman called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and commented the Board had returned from closed session where no action was taken. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Ms. Marcia Bogolub, Mr. Michael Cohn, Mr. Howard Metz, Ms. Jane Mordini, Ms. Yumi Ross, and Dr. Bruce Hyman Ms. Cynthia Plouche Dr. David L. Behlow, Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Matt Barbini, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Mrs. Heidi Wennstrom, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Technology, Mr. John Sprangers, Executive Director of Personnel Services, and Mr. Mohsin Dada, Chief Financial Officer Board Recognition Golden Apple Winner: Howie Templer This recognition will be presented at the October 18, 2011 regular board meeting. Park District of Highland Park and North Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) Mr. Matt Barbini introduced the recognition of the partnership between North Shore School District 112 and the Park District of Highland Park and North Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) to provide extended school year opportunities for students with significant language and communication needs who are on the autism spectrum. Staff members from District 112, the Park District of Highland Park and the North Suburban Special Recreation Association were recognized for their contributions and efforts on behalf of the students of North Shore School District 112. Public Comment No members of the audience addressed the Board of Education at the meeting. Consent Agenda Approval of Minutes 2 of 6 10/6/11 11:29 AM
Intergovernmental Agreement for Lake County Developer Impact Fees Resolution #110920 Designating and Direction to Prepare 2012-2013 Budget Annual Salary Compensation Report Resolution110920a Transfer of Funds (Amendment to Resolution No. 110621a) Second Reading and Adoption of Policies Policy 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program Policy 6:150 Home and Hospital Instruction Policy 7:285 Food Allergy Management Program Policy 7:290 Adolescent Suicide Awareness and Prevention Programs Recognition of Schools Dr. Bruce Hyman presented the consent agenda for approval and asked if any board members wished to have any item removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. There were no items that were removed from the consent agenda. Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Michael Cohn so moved and Ms. Cynthia Plouche seconded. Discussion/Reports/Presentations 112 Education Foundation: Opportunity Grants, Vehicle Stickers Debbie Hall and Lynn Karmin of the 112 Education Foundation presented an update on Opportunity Grants, vehicle sticker upgrade and the Fun(d) Run and Walk. Dr. Behlow thanked the 112 Education Foundation for their tireless work to benefit the students of District 112. Opening Day Montage The Opening Day Montage, created by School-Community Relations Specialist Andi Rosen, was presented. Dr. Behlow commented the montage captured the excitement, hope, dreams and curiousity of our students, parents and staff and thanked Andi Rosen for her efforts. 3 of 6 10/6/11 11:29 AM
Project Citizen: Teen Depression Dr. Heidi Wennstrom welcomed Highland Park High School students who presented Project Citizen: Teen Depression. The students completed the project in Elaine Juarez s eighth grade English class. Jordan Portugal, Grace Quirk, Maddie Xilas and Sam Brief presented their project highlighting the history of the project in January 2011; statistics and effects of depression; lack of awareness and disagreements in the community; interviews with professionals and with students who suffer from depression. The students presented an action plan that included student education; coordination and implementation of "Red Flags" from Erika s Lighthouse; staff training through GCN; advertising; and parent education. Dr. Heidi Wennstrom and the Board thanked the students for their presentation and their time and commitment to help other students. Mrs. Elaine Juarez commented on the work of the students and their ability to find a solution to a problem. She also commented that the founders of Erika s Lighthouse were in the audience along with other classmates and parents. Dr. Heidi Wennstrom and Mr. Matt Barbini commented on the District s current efforts to implement a cohesive health curriculum across the district, collaboration with all health teachers, training of staff including the partnership with Erika s Lighthouse last year, implementation of a Standardized School Crisis Plan, and training of social workers in risk assessment techniques. Dr. David Behlow commended the students for their project and stated that the Board had adopted Policy 7:290 Adolescent Suicide Awareness and Prevention Programs earlier in the meeting commenting this policy was mandated by Illinois School Code. Summer School Report Ms. Michelle Flores, Dr. Diego Giraldo and Mrs. Diane Denes presented a report on Summer School 2011 which included information on the enrollment of 519 students in general education, dual language, bilingual education, TPI and extended school year; classes offered; partnerships; assessment and comparison data; curricular materials; English Language Learners (ELL) support and assessment; Extended School Year (ESY) purpose, continuum and data; and continuous improvement. The Board discussed or asked for clarification on how the data was communicated to classroom teachers in the fall. 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. Mr. Howard Metz so moved and Ms. Cynthia Plouche seconded. 4 of 6 10/6/11 11:29 AM
Bills and Financial Statements Mr. Mohsin Dada presented the bills and financial statements for approval commenting Ms. Jane Mordini had reviewed the bills prior to the meeting and that he had responded to her questions. Mrs. Cynthia Plouche stated that Ms. Jane Mordini had reviewed the supporting materials for the bills and salaries recommended for approval found them to be in order. Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to approve the bills and financial statements as presented. Ms. Cynthia Plouche so moved and Mr. Michael Cohn seconded. Superintendent Report/FOIA/Correspondence Dr. David Behlow presented the Superintendent s Report which included information on sixth day enrollment; the Ninth Annual Fun(d) Run and Walk on September 24; Golden Apple Winner Howard Temler to be honored at the October 18 meeting and at the 26th Annual Golden Apple Awards Ceremony on October 21, 2011; a Freedom of Information Act request related to an administrator s contract; and correspondence received for the Board relating to the Golden Apple Awards Ceremony. Adjournment Dr. Bruce Hyman requested a motion to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. Ms. Cynthia Plouche so moved and Mr. Michael Cohn seconded. Bruce Hyman, President David L.Behlow, Secretary Date of Approval: October 18, 2011 5 of 6 10/6/11 11:29 AM
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