Minutes of the Meeting EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVED 1. Chair Marks called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. The following members were present: Executive Committee: Dr. Cathlene Crawford Mr. James Koch Ms. Madeleine Fern Dr. Ed Tivador Mr. Jerrold Marks Dr. George Fornero Also Present: Tim Thomas Carol Steffens Bill Charis Alice Koshaba Marilee Ciello Karen Noonan Eric Martin Rebecca Streit New Trier Area Superintendent New Trier H.S. Board Member Glenbrook Area Board Member Glenbrook Area Superintendent Northern Area Board Member Northern Area H.S. Superintendent NSSED Superintendent NSSED Executive Assistant Director of Personnel and Compliance Director of Business Services and Facilities Director of Professional Development and District Services Director of Programs and Support Services Administrator for Technology Executive Director of LICA 2. COMMUNICATIONS The Superintendent referred to an article that appeared in the Northbrook Star which reported an overall fair and accurate representation of the NSSED North Shore Academy/Administrative building project. Another Pioneer Press article highlighted a North Shore Academy service learning project where students spent a week with the Crow Creek Native Americans in South Dakota to learn about their culture and to offer assistance to their community. Two articles from the Chicago Tribune offered information on autism. 3. 4. MINUTES OF THE 6/11/08 MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION Mr. Koch moved to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2008 Executive Committee meeting and Closed Session. Dr. Crawford seconded the motion and the minutes were unanimously approved. NSSED FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 6/30/08 and 7/31/08 DISBURSEMENT REPORTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 7/31/08 and 8/31/08 Alice Koshaba, Director of Business Services and Facilities, reviewed the NSSED bills for the period ending July 31, 2008 and August 31, 2008 and Ms. Fern made the following motion: Be It Resolved that the attached list of bills be approved for payment and the Chair and Secretary are hereby directed to certify the same to the Treasurer for payment in accordance with the provisions of Section 5/10-20.19 of the School Code. Financial reports to be approved for the month ending June 30, 2008 and July 31, 2008 showed investments totaling $3,157,853.23 in June and $3,164,264.86 in July. Disbursements to be approved for the month of July totaled $1,744,208.86 and for August $96,304.15. Mr. Koch seconded the motion and, on a roll call, the vote was:
Executive Committee Meeting Page 2 AYE: NAY: Ms. Fern, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Tivador, Mr. Koch, Dr. Fornero, None. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. LICA FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR PERIOD ENDING 6/30/08 and 7/31/08 DISBURSEMENT REPORTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING 7/31/08 and 8/31/08 Alice Koshaba, Director of Business Services and Facilities, reviewed the LICA bills for the period ending July 31, 2008 and August 31, 2008 and Dr. Tivador made the following motion: Be It Resolved that the attached list of bills be approved for payment and the Chair and Secretary are hereby directed to certify the same to the Treasurer for payment in accordance with the provisions of Section 5/10-20.19 of the School Code. Financial reports to be approved for the month ending June 30, 2008 and July 31, 2008 showed investments totaling $1,246,384.82 for June and $998,849.31 for July. Disbursements to be approved for the month of July totaled $121,376.79 and $96,304.15 for August. Mr. Fern seconded the motion and, on a roll call, the vote was: AYE: Ms. Fern, Dr. Crawford, Dr. Tivador, Mr. Koch, Dr. Fornero, NAY: None. NSSED/NSSRA JOINT SUMMER PROGRAM Karen Noonan, Director of Programs and Support Services, reported that during the 2008 six-week summer program designed for students with disabilities, 250 students participated in the morning educational program and 109 continued in the afternoon recreational program. This year marked the thirty-six year partnership. SPACE & FACILITIES The Superintendent announced that during the months of August and September, Administration will have attended nine district Board meetings to discuss the NSA/Administration building project. He then outlined the three items that each Board needs to address before the vote in October. A community meeting will be held on September 18 th to address any neighbor concerns. ELECTRONIC BOARD PACKETS The Superintendent reviewed the collective information on electronic board packets with the Committee. In looking over the options, the Committee agreed that at this time, it would be best to continue with mailed packets to Executive Committee and Governing Board, and electronic to the Superintendents. ANNUAL GOALS The Superintendent discussed the NSSED Annual Goals for the 2008-2009 school year with the Committee. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES AND FEE SCHEDULE Marilee Ciello, Director of Professional Development and District Services, reported that over the past six months, a review and analysis of professional development determined that further clarification of fees charged needed to be addressed. A fee schedule was established to meet this need and presented to the Committee. DISTRICT WITHDRAWAL POLICY Bill Charis, Director of Personnel and Policy, presented as a study item, a draft of a policy in case of district withdrawal which will be viewed and discussed with the Policy Committee this evening before presenting to the Board.
Executive Committee Meeting Page 3 12. 13. 14. PERSONNEL The request in July and August to approve eight resignations, two maternity leaves, to employ fifteen certificated personnel, two licensed personnel, fifty-two noncertificated personnel, and to end employment of forty-two non-certificated personnel was brought before the Committee. Ms. Fern moved to approve the requests. Mr. Koch seconded the motion, and on a roll call, the vote was: AYE: Ms. Fern, Dr. Crawford, Mr. Koch, Dr. Tivador, Dr. Fornero, NAY: None. JCC GYMNASIUM LEASE RENEWAL Dr. Crawford moved that the Committee approve the NSA-E Gymnasium Lease with JCC and authorize the Director of Business Services and Facilities to execute the agreement. Dr. Tivador seconded the motion and on a roll call, the vote was: AYE: Ms. Fern, Dr. Crawford, Mr. Koch, Dr. Tivador, Dr. Fornero, NAY: None. ADJOURNMENT At 5:59 p.m., Ms. Fern moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Koch seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. Chairman Secretary Northern Suburban Special Education District 760 Red Oak Lane Highland Park, IL 60035 847.831.5100 Fax: 847.831.5108 www.nssed.org
Minutes of the Meeting GOVERNING BOARD APPROVED 1. President Marks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Governing Board: Dr. Jennifer Warner Ms. Madeleine Fern Mr. Sean O Grady Ms. Barbara Goldstein Mr. Michael Cherry Mr. Robert Bailey Ms. Susan Rohrman Ms. Freeman-Murray Ms. Christine Rossman Ms. Stephanie Gordon Mr. Jerrold Marks Ms. Marjie Sandlow Ms. Marilyn Harlow Mr. Steve Hammer District 27 District 28 District 29 District 30 District 34 District 35 District 38 District 65 District 67 District 106 District 112 District 113 District 115 District 225 Also Present: Tim Thomas Carol Steffens Bill Charis Alice Koshaba Marilee Ciello Karen Noonan Rebecca Streit Eric Martin Mary Jane Brady Chuck Gitles Joe McCullough and Family Mary Pat Krones and Family Representative Representative NSSED Superintendent NSSED Executive Assistant Director of Personnel and Compliance Director of Business Services and Facilities Director of Professional Development and District Services Director of Programs and Support Services Executive Director of LICA Administrator for Technology District 65 Alternate Board Member District 30 Alternate Board Member ELS Transition Student ELS Program Supervisor Gilbain Construction Pepper Construction 2. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION The Board recognized Joe McCullough, ELS Transition Student, for his amazing growth in social skills, community skills and vocational skills leading to greater independence. Mary Pat Krones, ELS Program Supervisor, was recognized for her outstanding leadership as Director of the NSSED/NSSRA Summer Program. The Superintendent congratulated them and presented each of them with a plaque in recognition of their accomplishments.
Governing Board Meeting Page 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. COMMUNICATIONS The Superintendent referred to an article that appeared in the Northbrook Star which reported an overall fair and accurate representation of the NSSED North Shore Academy/Administrative building project. Another Pioneer Press article highlighted a North Shore Academy service learning project where students spent a week with the Crow Creek Native Americans in South Dakota to learn about their culture and to offer assistance to their community. Two articles from the Chicago Tribune offered information on autism. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 7/09/08 MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING Ms. Goldstein moved to approve the minutes of the 7/09/08 Governing Board meeting and Public Hearing. Dr. Warner seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved with one abstention. NSSED/NSSRA JOINT SUMMER PROGRAM Karen Noonan, Director of Programs and Support Services, reported that during the 2008 six-week summer program designed for students with disabilities, 250 students participated in the morning educational program and 109 continued in the afternoon recreational program. This year marked the thirty-six year partnership. SPACE & FACILITIES The Superintendent announced that during the months of August and September, Administration will have attended nine district Board meetings to discuss the NSA/Administration building project. He then outlined the three items that each Board needs to address before the vote in October. A community meeting will be held on September 18 th to address any neighbor concerns. ELECTRONIC BOARD PACKETS The Superintendent reviewed the collective information on electronic board packets with the Committee. In looking over the options, the Committee agreed that at this time, it would be best to continue with mailed packets to Executive Committee and Governing Board, and electronic to the Superintendents. NSSED VALUE ADDED The Superintendent gave a PowerPoint presentation of the advantages offered districts by membership in the NSSED cooperative. ANNUAL GOALS The Superintendent discussed the NSSED Annual Goals for the 2008-2009 school year with the Committee. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES AND FEE SCHEDULE Marilee Ciello, Director of Professional Development and District Services, reported that over the past six months, a review and analysis of professional development determined that further clarification of fees charged needed to be addressed. A fee schedule was established to meet this need and presented to the Committee. DISTRICT WITHDRAWAL POLICY Bill Charis, Director of Personnel and Policy, presented as a study item, a draft of a policy in case of district withdrawal which was reviewed and discussed with the Policy Committee this evening.
Governing Board Meeting Page 3 12. ADJOURNMENT At 9:44 p.m., Ms. Fern moved that the Board adjourn. seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Ms. Freeman-Murray President Secretary Northern Suburban Special Education District 760 Red Oak Lane Highland Park, IL 60035 847.831.5100 Fax: 847.831.5108 www.nssed.org