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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 1997 - 1998April 14, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 7:00 p.m. in room N112 of the high school. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered present. At 7:01 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Packard moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Dr. Afson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel, and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of March 24, 1997 and the Finance meeting of March 26, 1997. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period March 20, 1997 through March 27, 1997 in the amount of six hundred twenty-five thousand, five hundred seventy-three dollars and sixty-one cents ($625,573.61). Mr. Packard seconded the motion. On roll call, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for February 1997. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Superintendeal's Repo included the following information: An Esande dance routine has been selected to be performed at the Illinois State High School Dance Festival which is to be held at ETHS on May 3. The routine is choreographed by Bonnie Robinson. Faculty members Hilda Raisner, Aliette Pressoir and Pam Kane have received a Fulbright grant to travel throughout India this summer. The Evanston United Way has donated $20,000 to fund six local projects which will train ETHS and middle school students to teach their peers and younger students about the need for civility, peaceful conflict resolution, and an awareness of violence by guns. The 5th Annual Jazz Cabaret Concert will be held on April 18 and 19. ETHS art students will display their work in a special art exhibit from April 18 - 27, at Northbrook Court. The annual Helping Hands Faculty/Staff Talent Show will be held on April 25. The next City/School Liaison meeting will be held on May 22. Dr. Alson will speak at Timber - Ridge on April 16. - There were no comments from the public. Polling the_Board/Committee Reports - Senator Berman asked Ms. Tisdahl to have a letter prepared which discusses the methodology used to determine the low income/Chapter I eligible students. Mr. Packard praised the Model UN meeting that he attended with ETHS students and Mr. Brady. Ms. Colleton stated that the Safety Task Force was discussed at the last City/School Liaison meeting. Delta Sigma Theta has scholarships available for senior girls. Comments from parents who attended Open House were very positive. Mr. Gilford emphasized the importance of the selection of the Esande dance which will be performed at the Illinois State High School Dance Festival on May 3. Ms. Colleton moved that the Personnel agenda and addendum for the period of March 25, 1997 through April 14, 1997 be approved. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. Dr. Alson read the resolution granting tenure. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Department chairpersons introduced newly tenured teachers in their department. Each teacher had the opportunity to address the Board. After the introductions, Mr. Gilford called for a ten minute break to congratulate the teachers. ,Summer Curriculum Proposals Summer Curriculum Proposals were received in two areas, School Improvement Projects and Summer Curriculum Proposals. Dr. Cooper described the process for selection of the proposals presented to the Board. The total amount being recommended is in line with what was awarded last year, $38,800 for School Improvement and $12,500 for Summer Curriculum Proposals. Most Board questions dealt with K-12 Standards. This will be an action item at the April 28 meeting. Review of Health/Life Safety Amendment #42 Mr. Dellorto reviewed the Health/Life Safety Amendment #42. The purpose of this amendment is to fund certain Health/Life Safety and energy conservation work. The projects include installing a security system, doors and lockers, roof replacement and repairs, replacement of the telephone system, repair of the greenhouse, masonry repairs, dehumidification of the pool area, replacement of DX coils with chilled water coils, replacement of deteriorated hot water piping and the addition of humidifiers to the H-corridor fan systems. The cost is estimated to be $3,876,000. Some Board members questioned the use of security cameras. Mr. Dellorto will provide the Board with details of where each security camera will be positioned prior to sending out for bid. Mr. Miller requested a list of incidents that the administration hopes to eliminate with installation of the cameras. Review of Five Year Proiect Fundino for Facility Upgrades and Maintenance Mr. Dellorto described the five-year projected funding plan for facility upgrade and maintenance. Questions centered around replacement of doors and roof repairs. !7 March 24, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:30 p.m. in room N112 of the high school. Ms. Lurie, Vice -President, called the meeting to order. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Lurie answered present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Furman moved that the Board close the meeting. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel, and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. Mr. Packard moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of March 10, 1997. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Tisdahl moved approval of the bills for the period March 6, 1997 through March 14, 1997 in the amount of two hundred eight thousand, seven hundred thirty dollars and twenty-six cents ($208,730.26). Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Lurie answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. The Superintendent's Rffp2d included the following information: Eighteen ETHS students qualified to compete at the National DECA conference later this spring. Denise Davis was one of five students to receive a $400 DECA scholarship. ETHS music students earned high marks at a recent IHSA Solo and Ensemble competition. On a rotating basis, approximately 25 members of the Evanston clergy have volunteered to be a presence at ETHS. Thoir presence sends a messa0e to students, staff and the community that we are working together for the benefit of students. Spring Open House will be held on March 26. The Athletic Hall of Fame Induction and the Winter Sports Awards program will be held on March 26. On March 27, the City/School Liaison Committee will meet at District 65. A topic of discussion at that meeting will be removing tax exempt properties from the tax roll. The Parent Information Center will hold two computer workshops for parents on March 31 and April 19. AP English students from ETHS and Highland Park High School will participate in a symposium on April 1, to discuss literary works students should read by the time they leave high school. This is the culmination of a semester -long study of the issue. The dinner honoring newly tenured teachers will be held on April 14. Sexual harassment prevention training is provided through May in physical education classes. Comments from the Publir, - Liz Mauck and Kim Henoch spoke on behalf of the recommendation to add Girls' Junior Varsity Volleyball and a Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Club for the 1997-98 school year. Polling the Board/Committee Reports - Ms. Tisdahl reported on legislative matters. Ms. Lurie praised the Band Concert, Choral Concert and Charley's Aunt. Boosters Club Report - Dr. Alson thanked Mr. Futransky and the Boosters Club for their efforts on behalf of our students. Mr. Futransky reported on the activities of the Boosters Club this year. Membership is up by over 300 thanks in large part to more ETHS staff members joining. Next year, Boosters plan to change the emphasis of their activities. More energy will be spent on concessions. Every board member will be a liaison with a club. They want to help build school spirit. Coach Riehl was the first recipient of the Crystal E Award given by the Boosters. This year the Boosters will distribute approximately $35,000 in funds to ETHS. Discussion of Foreign Language Enrollment - Dr. Alson reported that enrollment in Latin, German, Japanese and Spanish will be unchanged for next year, while Hebrew and French show enrollment gains for the first time in a number of years. There will be 28 French, 46 Spanish, 3 German, 2 Hebrew, 2 Japanese and 7 Latin classes next year. The Board discussed how we decide whether or not to offer a new language and whether the issue of offering Japanese for four years should be revisited. Ms. Lurie expressed concern that we are considering offering Japanese to freshmen. When the Board approved the addition of a third year of Japanese it was with the promise they would not be asked to extend it to four years. Ms. Jokay stated that Japanese is a level 4 language, and usually requires a mature student . The Board asked which languages are rising across the nation. Attendance Update - Dr. Alson thanked Mr. Taggart for making a difficult policy work. The Attendance Review Board has done an excellent job with the appeals process. Mr. Taggart reported that improvement varies from approximately 1 % in January to 3 1/2% in December. 1996-97 attendance rate is 2% higher than 95-96. Absences are 30% lower through February. These are the highest attendance rates in at least the last ten years. As of .lanuar,► 14, 2,42 Students received NC's in 582 courses. Action Aaenda, Ms. Colleton moved that the Board award a contract to the Hill Mechanical Corporation of Chicago, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $2,809,682 for the base bid plus alternate #1 for Health/Life Safety Amendment #41 for improvement to the ventilation and indoor air quality of the Tech Arts and Music Wings. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roil call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, and Tisdahl answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. N. - Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board approve the addition of Girls' Junior Varsity Volleyball and a Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Club for the 1997-98 school year and look into purchasing goalie equipment and goals this school year. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tlsdahl moved that the Board approve the changes in the following policies: 805 - ETHS Admissions 810 - District Residence 825-11 - Weapons Prohibited 830 - Student Discipline 830-1 - Corporal Punishment Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. At 9:00 p.m. Mr. Gilford arrived and Ms. Lurie turned the. remainder of the meeting over to him. Mr. Furman moved that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Authorize Non -Renewal of Second -Year Non -Tenured Teachers. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Packard moved that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Authorize Non -Renewal of First -Year Non -Tenured Teachers. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Authorize Non - Renewal of Part -Time, Part -Year Non -Tenured Teachers. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Rehire Part - Time Non -Tenured Teachers. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Furman moved that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Rehire First - Year Non -Tenured Teachers. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the remainder of the Personnel Agenda for the period of March 11, 1997 through March 24, 1997. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye, nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Gilford was late to the meeting because he was testifying of behalf of ETHS at the City Council meeting regarding removal of property from the tax rolls. ETHS. has a continuing concern with the power the city has to reduce our tax base while making private agreements which will bring funds to the city in lieu of taxes. Mr. Gilford stated that the issue is not about Vineyard Christian Fellowship in particular but the greater practice. The city tabled the ordinance for further investigation of the impact on the school districts. The City/School Liaison Committee will work to insure that the staff of all agencies work together and formalize a procedure. At 9:25 p.m., under Section 2C(2) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Packard, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to Open Session at 10:40 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Colleton and seconded by Mr. Furman the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on April 14, 1997. Public ijearing 1997 Bond Issue Mr. Gllford announced that the Board would conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposal to sell $3,660,000 worth of School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds for the purpose of conforming the existing instructional facilities of the District to the building code promulgated by the State Board of Education of the State of Illinois, by altering, reconstructing and repairing said facilities and having equipment purchased and installed. He emphasized that all persons desiring to be heard will have an opportunity to present written or oral testimony with respect thereto. The proposed bonds would be sold to fund life safety projects as listed in the Safety Survey Report Amendment #41. If approved, these projects will be required to be completed as approved and ordered by the State Superintendent of Schools and the Suburban Cook County Regional Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Gllford asked if there was any written or oral testimony. There was none. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Hearing be adjourned. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the following Consent Agenda be approved: A. Resolution establishing regular meeting dates of the Board of Education B. Authorization to enter Into a contract with Super Electric of Chicago, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $198,000 to install an express feeder for our co -generation equipment. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. At 9:55 p.m., under Section 2C(2) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Miller moved that the Board close the meeting. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. On roll call Furman, Packard, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none.. The Board returned to Open Session at 11.15 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Colleton and seconded by Mr. Furman the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on April 28, 1997. April 28, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdahl and Gilford answered present. At 7:01 p.m., under Section 2C(1) and 2C(21), of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Packard moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Miller arrived at 7:15 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Lelbforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel, and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of April 14, 1997 and the Special meeting of April 23, 1997. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period April 3, 1997 through April 18, 1997 in the amount of four hundred eighty-five thousand, one hundred sixty dollars and eighty-seven cents ($485,160.87). -Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for March 1997. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Superintendent's E3epo included the following information: The ETHS Math Team took 2nd place in the State of Illinois Math Contest, The ETHS JETS Team placed 4th in the nation in Division 9. Nine ETHS students have scored in the 90th percentile on the national German Exam. Senior Bob Ettinger has been awarded a scholarship by the Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago, an honor given to one Chicago area student each year who intends to become a math teacher. Over 350 ETHS students were honored at a special luncheon last week for contributions within the Community Service program. Special Education teacher, Julian Glen's prevocational classes are participating in the Illinois Silent Witness Exhibit. The exhibit features life-size female plywood silhouettes, honoring women who have been murdered through acts of domestic violence. ETHS wrestling coach Elias George, was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in recognition of 48 years of coaching service. English teacher Mark Larson's new book, Making Conversation: Collaboration with Colleagues for Change has been published and is available to the public. The Helping Hands Faculty Talent Show held on Friday was enjoyed by everyone who attended. Comments from the Public - There were no comments from the public. Polling the Board/Committee Beports - Ms. Tisdahl stated that ED-RED reviewed the Governor's plan for school funding and believes the plan will not benefit schools in this part Illinois. Aaoroyal of Audit Firm Mr. Leibforth informed the Board that Grant -Thornton is no longer doing governmental audits: William F. Gurrie was among the firms reviewed during our selection process three years ago. After two interviews with the owner, Dr. Alson and Mr. Leibforth are recommending the William F. Gurrie firm as our new auditor. The firm has extensive experience with school audits, presently auditing over seventy schools. Mr. Packard moved that the Board of Education appoint William F. Gurrie & Co., Ltd, Certified Public Accountants, as the firm to complete the annual financial audit for Fiscal Year 1997 for an amount of $19,520. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Bond Issue was conducted on April 28, 1997. John Nuveen & Co., Incorporated was the successful bidder at the rate of 5.0686%. After a discussion, Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION providing for the issue of $3,660,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds, Series 1997, of Township High School District Number 202, Cook Couniy, Illinois, and for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Furman requested that Mr. Dellorto provide the Board with estimates of how much money could be saved by the installation of security cameras in the school. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the submission of Health/Life Safety Amendment #42 for authorization from the State Board of Education and Regional Superintendent to sell bonds to fund certain Health/Life Safety and energy conservation work over the next three years, including contingency and architect fees of approximately $3,876,000. The work includes installation of a security system, replacement of doors and lockers, roof replacement and repairs, replacement of telephone system, repair of greenhouse, masonry repair, dehumidification of pool area, replacement of DX coils with chilled water coils, replacement of deteriorated hot water piping and the addition of humidifiers to the "H" corridor ventilation systems. The motion was seconded by Mr. Packard. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gifford votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve Curriculum Development Projects in the amount of $12,500 and School Improvement Projects In the amount of $38,800 for the summer of 1997. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Ourman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gifford votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Prr Dosed Homework Guidelines Dr. Cooper and Mr. Edgecombe reported on the Homework Guidelines developed by a subcommittee of Curriculum Council. The guidelines Include responsibilities of the school, the teacher, the student and the parent. In addition to several reviews by Curriculum Council, teachers were given the opportunity to review the draft document as part of the March 7 Institute Day department workshop. The draft was also reviewed by the School Improvement Team. The next step is for each department to develop specific statements about homework expectations, Including type, amount, and frequency of homework. Chairs will ensure that each teacher include specific and detailed statements about the type, frequency, and amount of homework in their course expectations sheets. Public Relations Director Kathy Miehls will also develop a Homework Brochure for parents, which will be mailed in August along with a letter from the superintendent. Board members made some suggestions and thanked Dr. Cooper and Mr. Edgecombe for tho excellent report. Mr. Edgecombe presented the tentative school calendars 1997-98, 1998-99 and 1999-2000. The calendars were discussed and a few changes were made. These calendars will appear as an action item at the May 12, 1997 meeting. Consent Agenda Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included the following: *Approval of renewal of membership in the Illinois Association of School Boards' Unemployment Claims Control Program for 1997-98 and payment of the control fee of $980. •Approval of amended Calendar for 1996-97 •Approval of Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust •Approval of a contract to R.Rudnick of Wheeling, Illinois, the lowest. responsible bidder meeting specification in the amount of $110,054 for the ceiling replacement project *Authorization to award a contract to Loyalty Environment of Skokie, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $367,000 for the purpose of removal of ceiling and ACM in the Michael and Beardsley wings and basements plus the vinyl asbestos the in the Home Economics area. Approval of Articles of Joint Agreement Resolution which will permit the ETHS Food Service Program to work cooperatively with other member districts to further process USDA donated commodities into finished food products. Approval of Personnel agenda and addendum for period, March 25, 1997 through April 14, 1997 Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Giiford votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Lurie and seconded by Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on May 12, 1997. May 12, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:40 p.m. in room NI 12. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered present. At 6:41 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2), 2C(6), 2C(9) and 2C(21), of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Colleton moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel, and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:15 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. Ms. Tisdahl moved adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202, Cook County, Illinois, conducted a hearing in executive session on May 7, 1997, in the matter of the discipline of 050797A pursuant to Section 10- 22.6 of The School Code; and WHEREAS, on the basis of all testimony and evidence presented at said hearing, the Board of Education has determined that 050797A is guilty of battery and repetitive acts, and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has further determined that 050797A should be expelled from Evanston Township High School; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education as follows: Section 1: That the suspension of 050797A is hereby upheld and that 050797A should be expelled from Evanston Township High School effective immediately until May 12, 1998, and will be able to return to school for the summer of 1998. However, 050797A will be referred to the Special Education Department for testing to see if she is eligible to receive Special Education services. If 050797A does not qualify for Special Education Services the district will explore the possibility of entry into the Safe Schools Program. Section 2: That the Superintendent or his designee shall send written notice to the parents or guardians of the student informing them of the Board of Education's decision. Section : That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon Its adoption. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion, and all members present voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ayes: 7; Nays: 0; Absent: 0. At 7.20 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2), 2C(6), 2C(9) and 2C(21), of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Colleton moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of April 28, 1997. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period April 25, 1997 through May 2, 1997 in the amount of four hundred thirty-four thousand, eight hundred twenty-two dollars and thirty-seven cents ($434,822.37). Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. The Suaerintendent's Re_=r included the following information: Sophomore Jessyca Latimer is one of 14 sophomores chosen nationwide, the only student from Illinois, to attend the Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar at Indiana University this summer. Sophomore Tonneshia Wellington will represent ETHS at the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation leadership Seminar in June. The ETHS Lighthouse Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 195 students last week. Three ETHS juniors were finalists at the Metro History Fair. Three students have earned a perfect score on the national Latin Exam. Two students were selected as members of the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association Academic All -American Team. The ETHS Math Team placed fourth in Illinois in the American High School Math Exam. The national Foundation for Advancement in the Arts has honored three ETHS seniors for their demonstrated talent. Math teacher Sally Dodge was awarded a life -time membership in the Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago, for her distinguished service as an exemplary past -president, board member, and annual conference founder and coordinator. Three teachers received Teacher Excellence Awards from their colleagues last week, Lisa Edwards, Craig Smith and Clayton Taylor. Jaci Fleming and Betsy Forester have published an article on "Infusing Language Enhancement into the Reading for Disadvantaged Adolescents" in the Journal of the American Speech -Language -Hearing Association. Next Saturday the Science Department will host the last seminar of the year. The topic is how scientists use computers to combat antibiotic resistance. The Spring Music Festival will be held on May 19 and May 21 in the Auditorium. Dr. Alson solicited additional agenda items for the next City/School meeting. Dr. Alson asked Board members to carefully look at the six-month agenda and let him know if they find any items missing. Polling the Board/Committee Reoorts - Ms. Tisdahl stated that the Joint Legislative Task Force will initiate a letter -writing campaign to influence legislators on school funding. Ms. Colleton enjoyed attending the National Honor Society Induction and the musical Oliver. Mr. Gifford attended the State Dance Festival which was a major showcase for the dance program and ETHS. Many people stated that we have a wonderful facility. Comments from the Public - There were no comments from the public. Personnel Aaendg Mr. Miller moved that the Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement for Teachers' Contract be removed from the personnel agenda and voted on separately. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. Ali members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Gifford and Dr. Alson stated that it was a pleasure to work with the TC Negotiation Committee. Because of the strong working relationship between the Board, Administrators and Teachers' Council, all parties worked in a professional manner and were able to develop an excellent agreement. Mr. Packard moved that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Teachers' Contract. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Gilford and Teachers' Council President, Janet Webb signed the contract. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Agenda and Addendum for the period April 29, 1997 through May 12, 1997. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none; Gilford abstained. Motion carried. Dr. Alson introduced Kathleen Pino, the new chairperson of the Foreign Language Department. Ms. Pino greeted the Board. Evanston's Prouertv Tax: Present and Future ImQacts on the Citv's Economv - Ron Kysiak. Mr. Kysiak is the Executive Director of Inventure, a city development corporation representing the largest employers in Evanston. Mr. Kysiak presented the results of a survey conducted on the measurable effects of the property tax on Evanston's business climate. He indicated that to maintain schools and the city, the tax base must expand. Ideas to help are: change the Cook County assessment system; find new sources of revenue; change goals - attract people and revenue through tourism and conferencing; create an Evanston "technopolis" by linking services, residents, and institutions. .,%udent Co Dr. Alson indicated that he strongly supports the Student Council proposal to create the position of a non -voting student Board member effective for the September 8, 1997 Board meeting. He believes that this will strengthen student government at ETHS and will allow students to become more of a partner in school decision -making. Students will be able to formally represent their viewpoints in a forum of significant educational policy making and to receive direct feedback from Board meeting. Student Council members, Marion Willis, Eamon Kelly and Kim Henoch presented the proposal to the Board. Board questions focused on how the student board member will communicate with the entire student body and how the student is elected. It was also suggested that this be considered a pilot program for the first year. Dr. Alson will meet with the students to make revisions and prepare the resolution for action at the May 27 meeting. Mentor Program Dr. Cooper praised Hope Jellovitz and Janine Corrin for deciding that there was a need for an improved mentor program at ETHS and for taking a leadership role in revising the program. Ms. Jellovitz and Ms. Corrin presented a report to the Board which described the mentor program and summarized the feedback they received from participants. Everyone who participated agreed that the program was a success. All but one mentor volunteered to participate next year. A few recommendations were made for the 1997-98 school year. Staff Development Reoort Dr. Cooper introduced Staff Developers Paula Rance and Renee DeWald who piloted the program in the Science and History Departments. Ms. Rance and Ms. DeWald presented their experiences and programs they used to the Board. The response from those who used the program was very positive. Following are the recommendations for next year: Continue the position of Staff Developer for 1997-98 for the science and history/social science departments. To provide continuity, the current Staff Developers should continue in their role for the next year. Emphasize for teachers the dual role of Staff Developers as consultants to individual teachers and as facilitators of group efforts and provide more publicity and support for the Staff Developers' work. While continuing to focus on the needs of their departments, the Staff Developers will experiment with efforts that involve working with teachers in other departments and with Student Services staff. The administration should work with the Chairs to provide schedules and structures that encourage and enable teachers to work with the Staff Developers. Add a new Staff Developer position in English. During 1997-98 establish a subcommittee of Curriculum Council to develop a plan for the future. Ms. Tisdahl moved that Agrgment to Furnish Food Services to District 65 be removed from the agenda. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Consent Agenda Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included the following: -School calendars for 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 *Life Safety Treasurer's Bond *Resolution Stating Need for Security System RESOLVED that the Board of Education District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois, has determined it is necessary to install a Security System for the purpose of protection and safety of the pupils and school personnel. Passed by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District 202 in regular session this 12th day of May, 1997. -Authorize the awarding of a contract to Super Electric of Chicago, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $98,000 to purchase high voltage switchgear components. -,Award a contract for carpeting to DuPont Flooring, of Chicago, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in an amount of $12,247 for the base bid and alternates Nos. 1,2,3, and 6 for a total of $37,285 *Award a contract for painting to McCann Painting of Winnetka, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total amount of $25,671, •Award contract for printing of Adult Education Bulletins to MSF Graphics of Northfield, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in an amount of $19,423. *Award a contract for door replacement to Continental Construction of Evanston, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in a total amount of $72,700. Award masonry work contract to Southwest Masonry of Burbank, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in the amount of $54,325. +Award contract for scavenger service to Illinois Recycling Service of Chicago, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in the following amount: 30 Cubic Yard Box 1997/98 - $280 1998-99 - $315 20 Cubic Yard Box 1997/98 - $210 1998/99 - $230 •Award a contract for Student Hall Lockers and Athletic Room Lockers to Larson Equipment & Furniture of Palatine, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in an amount of $57,611. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays, none. (Ms. Colleton left the meeting prior to this item.) Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Packard the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on May 27, 1997. May 27, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:40 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Packard, Miller, and Tisdahl answered present. At 6:41 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2), and 2C(21), of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Packard, Miller, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Gilford arrived at 6:50 p.m. and Ms. Colleton at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel, and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Gllford called the meeting to order. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of May 12, 1997 and the Special Meeting of May 7, 1997 (B). Mr. Packard seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Colleton moved approval of the bills for the period May 9, 1997 through May 16, 1997 in the amount of four hundred fifty-five thousand, three hundred twenty-one dollars ($455,321.00). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for April 1997. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Superintendent's Re o�rt included the following information: Congratulations to the ETHS Girls' Track Team for winning the State Championship. Tameeka McFarlane placed first in the 100-meter high hurdles and set a state record in the 300- meter low hurdles and our team placed first in the 1600-meter relay. Michael Henes is one of 27 boys to earn a spot on the Illinois State Select Soccer Olympic Development Program Team. Charles Short won a Chick Evans Scholarship, which will cover all expenses for four years, from the Western Golf Association. Charles will be honored by the Evanston Police Department for his efforts to help a woman who was mugged. The Senior Awards ceremony will take place on May 28, at 7:00 p.m. Evening High School Awards Night will be held in Beardsley Student Center on May 29. Adult Education will hold its Literacy Recognition Program on the 29th. Spring Sports Awards will be held on June 4 in the Auditorium. Comments from the Public - Junior, Jamie Alberts addressed the Board on the Issue of a Student Council Board member. E!glling the Board/Committee Reports - Mr. Miller enjoyed the prom and the After Midnight cruise. It was such a pleasure to watch the students dance that he suggested prom be video taped in the future. Mr. Packard thoroughly enjoyed the Spring Music Festival and wished that more people had attended. The talent and dedication of our students was wonderful. Ms. Colleton attended the History Awards, and stated that "it is wonderful to hear from teachers about their students". Mr. Furman attended the Applied Arts Awards - the breadth of offerings at ETHS is tremendous. Ms. Lurie enjoyed both Spring Music Festival programs, she suggested that the Intermission be eliminated. Mr. Gilford stated that the Special Education Dinner and Awards Program Is always a very emotional evening. He recognized Ms. Bromley, who for the past six years, has given $5,000 In financial awards to the students. Tremendous success'stories were shared during the evening. The City/School Liaison Committee is newly constituted with a new member from the city. The goal is to discuss issues related to the three agencies. Student Council Communication Proposal Dr. Alson stated that the proposal to add a non -voting student council member to the Board of Education was endorsed by the School Improvement Team. The specific terms of this membership were discussed. Ms. Colleton suggested that a former Board member serve as a mentor to the student Board member. Mr. Furman expressed Interest in having the Student Council Board member recommend students to become members of other school committees. Most Board members felt that the current method of committee membership selection of students is working well. Student Council members Eamon Kelly and Kim Henoch stated that a goal of Student Council is to have more Student Council members serve on committees throughout the school. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the following Resolution to add a student council representative to the Board of Education: 1. Effective November 10, 1997, a non -voting student member will be added to the Board of Education. 2. The student board member will not participate in closed session meetings, nor in labor negotiations. 3. For the 1997-98 school year the election for the student board member will be held in the fall. Subsequent elections will be held in the spring. 4. For the 1997-98 school year the term of office will be from November 10, 1997 to June 22, 1998. In subsequent years the term of office shall be from the first September Board meeting, through the second June Board meeting. 5. The student board member will be elected by the sophomore, junior and senior classes next fall. In subsequent years, when the election is in the spring, freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be eligible to vote. 6. Any student who will be a sophomore, junior or senior during the term of office may seek a place on the ballot. In addition, students must either be a member of Student Council or meet the petition requirements to become a member of Student Council prior to having their name placed on the ballot. 7. The person who comes in second in the election will serve as the alternate. The alternate will attend any meeting which the student board member Is unable to attend, and will be expected to be familiar with the material at all times. 8. The student who is elected to the Board will be expected to come to all Board meetings, be prepared to discuss issues that are on the Board agenda, represent student opinion, disseminate summaries of Board discussions and actions to the student body and be an active member of Student Council. 9. The Board of Education and administration shall review, after two years time or sooner, the role of the student board member. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Board discussed the Homework Position Statement and made some suggestions. Those changes will be incorporated into the final document. Each teacher's homework assignments should be reflective of the department's objectives as well as their own. A brochure will be developed and sent to all students and parents. Clarification was made that these are guidelines, not policy. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education endorse the Position Statement on Homework. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Position Statement on Homework: The Board of Education, administration, and faculty at Evanston Township High School believe that homework is an essential part of every student's learning experience. Research studies clearly indicate that there is a direct correlation between homework completion and academic achievement. Homework which is appropriately given and carefully completed helps each student reach the high expectations that have been set for all of our students and engages them in intellectual activities beyond the classroom. The responsibility for homework is shared by the teachers who design and assign the homework, the students who are asked to complete It, and the parents who support their children as they strive toward academic excellence. Homework should be an integral and regular part of every student's experience in every class. Homework is defined as class -related, meaningful, productive assignments or activities which meet a specific instructional purpose and are designed to be completed by the student on his/her own time. An assignment may provide an opportunity for reinforcement of knowledge or skills, preparation for upcoming lessons or units, and extension or application of information obtained in the classroom, including creative and critical engagement in problem -solving activities. Students should experience a variety of types of homework assignments. Within departmental guidelines, the teacher will determine the appropriateness, purpose, and form of the homework assignments. The school's responsibilities are to: • Make tutorial assistance available to students at convenient times. • Make library and media facilities available to students before and after school. • Provide students and parents with information about community sources for tutorial assistance. Work with community groups to develop and coordinate tutorial services. Support the enforcement practices of teachers consistent with homework guidelines and departmental standards. The teacher's responsibilities are to: Assign homework for explicit instructional purposes. Provide appropriate feedback to students concerning the homework. Address the subject of homework in course guidelines as it relates to grading, content, and time expectations. Give homework directions in the most effective manner and be certain that expectations are understood prior to students leaving the classroom. Initiate conversations with students when homework is not being completed. Initiate communication with the home when concerns arise. Provide appropriate consequences for students who fail to comply with homework guidelines. The student's responsibilities are to: Keep a daily assignment log which identifies the precise assignment(s) of each class. Make certain that the expectations of the assignment are understood prior to leaving the classroom. Complete assigned homework on time, neatly, and to the best of his/her ability. Arrange for a proper area for study and manage study time effectively. Assume responsibility for promptly making up missed work. • Communicate with the teacher(s) when extenuating circumstances prevent completion of the assigned work. The parent's responsibilities are to: • Provide a specific time and place for completion of all homework. • As appropriate, ask student to see assignment sheets, completed homework, and work in progress. • Initiate communication with teacher(s) and student when concerns arise. • Monitor activities which may adversely affect study time. • •1 •llll At the request of the City, the Board of Education would like to reaffirm a resolution originally passed on November 20, 1963, whereby the City/School Liaison Committee was established. Mr. Packard moved that the Board of Education approve the following revised Resolution which changes the number of Board members who serve on the committee from three to two: WHEREAS, District 202 endorses the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Evanston, under Docket 181-10B-63, urging that City Government and the two school districts work together to plan and coordinate taxing and borrowing programs affecting Evanston taxpayers; and WHEREAS, consultation and cooperation between City Government and the School Districts is also necessary in fields such as parks and recreation, police activities, health, traffic control and planning, development and conservation of our community; and WHEREAS, a continuing arrangement is needed so that officials of the City Government and the two School Boards confer on a regular basis to achieve community financial coordination and better coordination in the fields of community concern; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston adopted a Resolution on October 21, 1963, which was also adopted by Evanston Township High School District 202 on November 20, 1963, that establishes the City -School Liaison Committee composed of members from the legislative body of each unit, and that the committee be assisted by staff members from the three units; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Evanston Township High School, District 202 Board of Education to continue its participation in the City -School Liaison Committee NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education continue to appoint two of its members to represent said Board of Education on the City -School Liaison Committee, and that this committee be assisted by staff members from the District 202 School District. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Dr. Alson reported that the City Council passed a Resolution which requires that the city notify the two school districts prior to removing any property from the tax rolls. Mr. Gilford stated that due to the fact that the city will now be sending us that Information, we must be prepared to be more actively involved in this matter. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the personnel agenda and addendum for the period of May 13, 1997 through May 27, 1997. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Update on Safety Task Force Initiatives Dr. Alson Informed the Board that the Safety Task Force is working in the following areas: -Implementation of the Interagency Agreement Development of programs for the prevention and suppression of gang activities •Creation of a Safe Passage Program and enhancement of adult presence In schools Initiation of parent and family educational programs -Neighborhood involvement in safety and anti -violence programs Strengthening of school -based strategies -Development of a civility campaign for the community The full Safety Task Force will meet on June 10, for a progress report and to discuss upcoming events. As the kick-off of the Civility Program for 1997-98, Delores Jordan will speak at ETHS. Bix-Month Aoenda Mr. Gilford emphasized the importance of Board members carefully reviewing the six- month agenda to make sure that any items which should be finalized with this Board be included in the agenda. Board members should call the superintendent to have items added. At 8:50 p.m. by motion made by Ms. Colleton and seconded by Mr. Packard the Board returned to closed session to discuss 2C(1). There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Packard the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on June 9, 1997. June 9, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel, and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to Order. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of May 27, 1997. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period May 23, 1997 through May 30, 1997 in the amount of seven hundred forty-nine thousand, fifty-eight dollars and sixty- one cents ($749,058.61). Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gifford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. The Superintendent's Reps included the following information: Judit Ortega, Christopher Henning and Renee Simms have been named Macy Scholar Honorees in the Macy Minorities in Medicine Program. Robert Ettinger has been awarded a scholarship by the Metropolitan Mathematics Club of Chicago. Ms. Boldridge-Brown is responsible for ETHS being awarded a $50,000 grant from ISBE to cover costs for our Teen Parent Program. Final exams will be held un June 9-12. June 13 is the last day of school; students will be dismissed at 9:10 a.m. The All -Staff Brunch will begin at 9:30 a.m. Graduation will be held on June 15 at 2:00 p.m. at McGaw Hall. Summer School will begin on June 17. There were no Comments from the Public. Pollino the Board/ - Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Miller attended the NAACP Annual Dinner. Three of our students received praise for their excellent presentations at the dinner. Ms. Tisdahl stated that State Representative Jan Schakowsky worked hard to make sure ETHS was not hurt by school funding legislation. Board members also attended the FAAM dinner where Bill Logan and Gene Bell were honored. Ms. Tisdahl and Ms. Colleton attended the Stand For the Children rally. Ms. Colleton and Ms. Lurie enjoyed the Ice Cream Social organized by Community Service to raise funds for the greenhouse. Mr. Gifford asked for a report on senior projects. Dr. Alson thanked the members of the School Improvement Team (IMPS) for all of their work. IMPS is becoming a viable and visible group in the effort to improve the school. Dr. Cooper, and co-chairs Helen Squires and Bill Branch reported on the progress of IMPS this year. Last fall the team structured planning around three types of goals: 1 } Process Goals - promote the evolution of the roles and processes of the School Improvement Team, in particular the institutionalization of several decision -making processes. 2) Community Outreach Goals - address the Inclusion of greater numbers of parents, students and community members in all aspects of the school improvement process. 3) Vision Goals -delineate specific change efforts or areas for study, reaffirm priorities for change, and provide direction to design teams. The Personalization Committee will make a variety of recommendations to improve personalization at ETHS for the 1997-98 school year. These recommendations include socialization activities for the staff, staff development activities, increased contact between teachers/coaches and students, recognition activities and school spirit. These recommendations will be an action item at the June 23 Board meeting. Alternative Scheduling Committee believes that alternative schedules, particularly those that build in extended blocks of time for teaching, learning and planning, promise significant enough benefits for improving overall students achievement to merit further consideration. To this end, the committee recommended that the School Improvement Team immediately form an Alternative Scheduling Committee to investigate scheduling needs and appropriate models for ETHS for consideration during the 1997-98 school year. Recommendations will be presented to the Board at the June 23 meeting. The Board reminded the School Improvement Team that they should be informed early in the process of all projects undertaken. This will ensure that the School Improvement Team will not invest a great deal of time on a project about which the Board has no interest. IMPS was reminded that Board membership may change on November 10; reports should be submitted to this Board prior to that date. Aareement to Furoj Food Service Director, Toni Fisher, detailed the trial year of furnishing lunches to three District 65 schools. Based on the success of the program, she recommended expanding the program to seven schools in District 65 beginning with the 1997-98 school year. Mr. Packard recommended that the Board of Education approve an intergovernmental agreement which will permit the District #202 Food Service Program to furnish lunch meals in bulk to seven of the elementary schools in Evanston -Skokie School District #65 on an ongoing basis beginning with the 1997-98. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton asked that the Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District 202 and the Evanston Township High School Support Systems Association be removed from the Personnel Agenda. Mr. Gilford stated that this is an extremely good contract, with innovative reclassification, it will be good for the school and community. He thanked everyone for their participation in this task. Association President, Janet irons, addressed the Board. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Education and the Support Systems Association. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: • Personnel Agenda and addendum for the period May 28, 1997 through June 9, 1997 • Schedule of School Fees and Deposits, Service Fees, Tuition and Optional Student charges for 1997-98 • Renewal of the CLIC Insurance Cooperative package plan and payment of the premium of $100,722 and an additional $3,574 to cover School Board Legal Liability coverage for a total of $104,296. • Renewal of membership in the SELF pool and payment of the premium of $183, 202. • Renewal of membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for 1997-98 and the payment of annual dues of $410. • Renewal of membership in the Illinois High School Association for 1997-98, by approving a dues payment of $25 and directing the Board Secretary to sign and submit the document containing the certifications. • Renewal of membership in the Illinois Association of School Boards for 1997-98 and the payment of annual dues of $4,674 • Appointment of Ms. Ellen Heimann as the designated representative of the Board Secretary to accept nomination papers and complete related paperwork for the School Board Election 1997, in the event the Secretary is unable or unavailable to complete these tasks. • Approval of Resolution Regarding Prevailing Wages • Contract for Athletic and Physical Education Towel Service to National School Towel Service of Evanston, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in an amount of $23,500 for school year 1997-9B and $23,500 for 1998-99 pending satisfactory service. • Contract for Vending Machine Food Items Group A to Chicago Vending supply of Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $32,240.63 and award a contract for Vending Machine Food Items Group B to Fox River Foods of Aurora, in an amount of $14,121.90, the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications. • Contract for Bakery products to Alpha Baking of Chicago, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, In an approximate amount of $21,058.75. • Contract for Dairy Products to McMahon Foods of Chicago, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, in an amount of approximately $16,186.50. • Contract for a Swimming Pool Timing System to Colorado Time Systems of Loveland, Colorado, in the amount of $27,850 the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. • Contract for a Rack -style Pot, Pan and Utensil Washer to Edward Don & Co of North Riverside, Illinois, in the amount of $28,958.55, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. • Contract for an Impinger Oven to Federal Supply Co. of Waukegan, Illinois, in the amount of $12,886.68, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye, nays, none. Motion carried. At 9:00 p.m. by motion made by Ms. Lurie and seconded by Mr. Furman the Board returned to closed session to discuss 2C(1). There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Packard the meeting adjourned at 10.00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on June 23, 1997. June 23, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:50 p.m. In room N112. Mr. Miller called the meeting to order. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdahl and Miller answered present. At 6:51 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(9), and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Furman moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdahl and Miller voted aye; nays, none. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel, and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Miller called the meeting to order. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of June 9, 1997. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Colleton moved approval of the bills for the period June 6, 1997 through June 13, 1997 in the amount of seven hundred eighty-nine thousand, one hundred fifty-four dollars and forty cents ($789,154.40). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdahl and Miller answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for May 1997. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Suoerintendent's Reogil - Dr. Alson discussed the social promotion of students from District 65. Last fall Ms. Martin notified Dr. Alson of a problem with social promotion and suggested that we work on this early in the year. Dr. Alson met with Dr. Johnson to develop a process for early notification and academic planning for students who were in danger of not graduating, It was agreed that District 65 would notify us in February or March to begin planning for students in this category. Unfortunately, we were not notified until June 16 that thirty-one students would not receive their eight grade diploma until after they successfully completed a summer school course at ETHS. Complications developed because students are not allowed to attend summer school until they have been promoted from middle school. After being notified of the problem, District 65 allowed the students in question to graduate; the students were still required to attend summer school. This created a problem since no high school student is required to attend summer school. After a discussion the Board requested that Dr. Alson send Dr. Johnson a letter regarding this matter and ask for a copy of their policy and academic standards related to social promotion. Comments from the public, - Mr. Carl Brownell, President of Teachers' Council, addressed the Board concerning the change In the starting date for the 1997-98 school year. Pollina the Board/Committee Reoorts, - Ms. Tisdahl stated that the Park School graduation was lovely. Ms. Colleton said that the ETHS graduation was decorous, and the all staff brunch was a very nice affair. Mr. Miller thought that graduation was excellent. Ms. Colleton again suggested that something other than the bagpipers lead the graduates into the hall. ,Q nselino Studv Preliminary Re art Prior to this report Dr. Alson introduced Marsha Barnhouse, a new counselor. Dr. Alson explained that the preliminary report describes the key areas of concern that prompted the study, the scope of data collection, a preliminary analysis, and a set of tentative recommendations or optional approaches. A final report, with specific recommendations, will be submitted to the Board on September 22. Ms. Stephanie Jones presented the preliminary report to the Board. She described the five research instruments that were developed. These instruments were designed around several key areas of concern: counseling structure and roles, coordination of services, and post -secondary planning. All students were surveyed, in November and May. Juniors/Seniors were surveyed separately in May. A selection of parents, counselors and administrators were interviewed. Ms. Jones shared some of the statistics. Since not all of the information has been tabulated, the results may change. Mr. Miller said that the Park School Budget will be discussed at this time. Mr. Steve Strauss, Principal of Park School, presented the budget. Mr. Strauss explained that many years ago the agreement was reached that ETHS would pay 40% of the budget and District 65 60%. Generally more elementary students attend Park than high school students. This year there were only fifteen ETHS students out of a total of seventy-one. It 's anticipated that the number of ;sigh school students will increase in the future. Ms. Tisdahl asked that Mr. Strauss work with Mr. Leibforth and Ms. O'Neill to determine if we are charging the correct tuition to out -of -district students. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Park School budget for the 1997-98 school year. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Minority Student Achievement Renort Dr. Alson informed the Board that the Department Reports on Minority Student Achievement will be presented at the July 7 Board of Education meeting along with a framework for efforts beyond the 1997-98 school year. Mr. Edgecombe explained that the purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the current year's initiatives in the area of minority student achievement. This report focused on large scale efforts. The following areas were covered in the report: Teaching and Learning,Curriculum and Assessment, School Organization, Parent and Community Involvement and Student Initiatives. Questions from Board members led to discussions related to: • What are we doing for Hispanic students? • Was there a good turn -out of minority parents for the Open Houses? • Have grades for minority students increased? • Is there a sense that minority students are doing better? Grade trends along with standardized test scores will be reported to the Board in the fall. Administrators have a sense that some minority students are beginning to accept greater responsibility for their academic performance. The attendance policy appears to have made a difference; and teachers are sharing in ownership of the issue and have raised expectations. WIT-16-01 'Me Kill] -17-1,71111:1 The recommendations that were presented to the Board at the June 9 meeting related to Personalization, Alternative Scheduling and Staff Development were submitted to the Board for approval. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the recommendations from the School Improvement Team as presented to the Board on June 23, 1997. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: • Personnel Agenda and addendum for the period June 10, 1997 through June 23, 1997 • Release for Public Information Minutes of Closed Sessions for the period January 25, 1982 through May 27, 1997 • Extension of Time for Health/Life Safety Projects • Statement of Compliance for Health/Life Safety Projects • Membership in ED-RED for 1997-98 Award Contracts for: • Award a contract for Food Service - Freezer Installation to Freise Construction & Associates of Evanston, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in an amount of $66,013.00. • Award a contract for Manufacturing Lab to R. Rudnick & Company of Wheeling, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in an amount of $89,567. • Award a contract for Swimming Pool Gutter Replacement to Continental Construction Company of Evanston, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in an amount of $23,800. Award a contract for Parking Lot Paving and Drainage 1997 to Accu-Paving Company of Chicago, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in an amount of $64,040. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdahl and Miller voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved that the closed session minutes of the of the June 20, 1997 special meeting be added to the agenda. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the motion made by the hearing officer of the closed session special meeting of June 20, 1997: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202, Cook County, Illinois, conducted a hearing in executive session on June 20, 1997, in the matter of the discipline of 062097 pursuant to Section 10- 22.E of The School Code.; and WHEREAS, on the basis of all testimony and evidence presented at said hearing, the Board of Education has determined that 062097 is guilty of carrying a weapon (knife); and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has further determined that 062097 should be excluded from Evanston Township High School; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Education as follows: Section 1: That the suspension of 062097 is hereby upheld and that 062097 be expelled from Evanston Township High School effective immediately until June 20, 1999. 5gcJ1pn 2: That the Superintendent or his designee shall send written notice to the parents of the student informing them of the Board of Education's decision. Section 3: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. At 10:00 p.m. on motion made by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Ms. Colleton the Board returned to closed session to discuss 2C(1). There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Packard the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on July 7, 1997. July 7, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:30 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Packard, and Tisdahl answered present. At 6:31 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(3), 2C(9), and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Packard moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Packard, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Furman arrived at 6:50 and Mr. Gilford at 7:05 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel were also present. Mr. Leibforth acted as recording secretary. The Board returned to open session at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of June 23, 1997. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Colleton moved approval of the bills for the period June 20, 1997 through June 27, 1997 in the amount of six hundred thirty-six thousand, three hundred seventy-five dollars and nine cents ($636,375.09). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. The endent's Re= - Dr. Alson informed the Board that the increase in student attendance due to the new attendance policy will bring in approximately $22,000 in added revenue for 1996-97. Comment$ from the Pu¢k - There were no comments from the public. Egllina the Board/Committee Res - Ms. Lurie requested that a report on the Clergy in School program be presented to the Board in the future. Mr. Packard informed the Board that our cheerleaders, in uniform, were on the Right -to -Life float at the 4th of July parade. Dr. Alson stated that it may be inappropriate to represent the school in this matter. He will find out the details and report back to the Board. Minorltv Student Achievement Report Dr. Alson introduced the two sections of the Minority Student Achievement Report. The first section includes the department reports which summarize their initiatives to improve minority student achievement this year. The second section presents a plan detailing the strategies to be used by the district which will improve and monitor the performance of minority students. Board discussion centered around the following areas: • The effectiveness of study halls and how they can be located and staffed for better success with minority students. One multi -subject possibility is to establish tutorial centers. • The submission of a proposal for an AVID pilot program in September or October for implementation during the 1998-99 school year. • Students accountability for proper classroom behavior. • The importance of class attendance to academic success. • The disaggregation of data by race in future reports. • Investigation of a program on vocabulary building for all students, such as the one at Highland Park/Deerfield. • Moving the visitation to Oakton Community College to an earlier time in the school year. • Development of effective strategies for enforcing homework expectations. • The ultimate goal is to serve all students. Initiatives such as Focus on Five should be used to develop methodology which can be applied to a broader range of students. • The need to evaluate how we are doing by using more than grades, standardized tests such as the ACT are a possibility. • A time line and assignments of responsibility for the objectives and goals in the minority student achievement plan. Dr. Alson stated that the Plan should be considered a "work -in -progress" which may be further revised before being presented to the Board in October. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education accept the Tentative Budget for the 1997-93 school year. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdah[ and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. T isdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the date of the budget hearing as September 8, 1997 and authorize publication of the budget hearing Legal Notice on July 31, 1997. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved that the list of Budget Amendments for the period of January 1, 1997 to June 25, 1997, be approved by the Board of Education. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: • Personnel Agenda and addendum for the period June 24, 1997 through July 7, 1997 • Award a contract for Beardsley Gym Lighting Remodeling to R. Rudnick & Company of Wheeling, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in an amount of $110,673. • Award of a contract for Food Service Kitchen Remodeling to Continental Construction of Evanston, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in an amount of $61,800. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Furman the meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on August 18, 1997. M. August 18, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. In room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Packard, Miller and Tisdahl answered present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(9), and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Packard moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Packard, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Gilford arrived at 7:05 p.m., Mr. Miller arrived at 7:15 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of July 7, 1997. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Lurie moved approval of the bills for the period July 10, 1997 through August 8, 1997 in the amount of two million, four hundred thirty-two thousand, one hundred thirty-nine dollars and twenty-one cents ($2,432,139.21). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Mr. Packard moved that the Board approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 1997. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion approved. The Su in endent's Report - The girls' 200-yd freestyle relay team was named to the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association All -American Team for the 1996-97 school year. The Prague Lions, a football team from the Czech Republic, and their cheerleaders arrived in Evanston for a 14 day stay with our varsity football team, cheerleading and pom-pon squads. On August 23 the Varsity Football team will play its annual Orange and Blue game. On August 24 the football team, coaches and Community Service Club will serve at the Sunday Soup Kitchen at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Dr. Alson will meet the public at the Farmer's Market on September 6 and October 18. Comments fro�hP Public - Ms. Manettas, a parent, addressed the Board. Polling the Board/Committee Reports - Ms. Tisdahl gave a legislative update. Ms. Colleton reported on the CEC meeting she attended. Mr. Gilford discussed the August 7, City/School Liaison meeting. Policy: Mgndate Waivers During contract negotiations with TC, the administration agreed to develop a policy on Mandate Waivers. The policy was developed and submitted to the Board for consideration. It will be an action item at the September 8 meeting. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: •Personnel Agenda and addendum for the period August 14, 1997 through August 18, 1997 -Joint Agreement for Park School •lnterest Resolutions Transfer of Monev Earned as Interest in the Working Cash Fund WHEREAS, the School Code of Illinois provides that moneys earned as interest from the investment of the Working Cash Fund shall be transferred to the Educational Fund, Transportation Fund, or the Operations and Maintenance Fund upon the authority of the school board by separate resolution directing the school treasurer to make such transfer; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the earned interest shall be transferred to the Educational Fund of Evanston Township High School District #202 to meet ordinary and necessary disbursements for salaries and other school purposes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District #202, Cook County, Illinois that the School Treasurer is directed to transfer earned interest of $341,783.15 from the Working Cash Fund to the Educational Fund. Money Earned as Interest in the Fire Prevention Fund WHEREAS, the School Code of Illinois provides that the board shall determine by resolution whether the interest earned on proceeds from the sale of bonds for fire prevention, life safety, and energy conservation is to be used for the purposes for which the bonds were issued x for payment of principal indebtedness and interest on those bonds; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the earned interest on such bond proceeds shall be used for the purposes for which the bonds were issued, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District #202, Cook County, Illinois that the School Treasurer is directed to retain the earned interest of $205,678.07 in the Fire Prevention Fund for Fiscal Year 1997. • Approval to renew CNA Policy #83073038 and direct the Business Manager to pay the premium of $605.45 for the period April 11, 1997 to July 1, 1998. • Final Budget Amendments for Fiscal 1997 Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Colleton and seconded by Ms. Lurie the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on September 8, 1997. September 9, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Tisdahl called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller and Tisdahl answered present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(5), and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Packard moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Gilford arrived at 7:50 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Ms. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. State Senator Arthur Berman was Invited to the meeting to inform the Board of what happened last spring in the legislature and what to expect in the future in the area of state school funding. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions of the senator. Mr. Packard moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of August 18, 1997 and the Finance meeting of August 13, 1997. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Lurie moved approval of the bills for the period August 15, 1997 through August 29, 1997 in the amount of one million, eight hundred fifty-six thousand, seven hundred sixty-nine dollars and forty-three cents ($1,856,769.43). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Tie Suoerintendent's Reoorf - ETHS badminton coach Shirley Nannini will be named Badminton Coach of the Year and will be inducted into the Illinois Girls Coaches' Association Hall of Fame. ETHS girls' track coach Fenton Gunter will be recognized as Illinois Coach of the Year for Girls' Track and Field. Appreciation was extended to: Mick Kundert for donating two blackboards and supplies to the varsity football program; 1st Chicago NBD Bank for hosting a luncheon for all new staff and mentors; and everyone associated with the recent Czech exchange football program. The date of Homecoming will be changed from October 18 to October 4. The ETHS Alumni Association will hold its first meeting of the year on September 22. Warren Simmons of the Philadelphia Education Fund will be the keynote speaker for the November 15 Community Conversation on K-12 standards. r Comments from the Public - The following people addressed the Board in support of girls' varsity basketball head coach Cynthia Bumbry: Schenita Stewart, Penny Armstrong, Marion Stewart, Bernadette Gleeson, Jenny Brown, Althea Brown, Joe Gleeson, Rebecca Love and Etoyle Love. Ann Carra, parent and Jed Curtis, teacher, provided information about the Czech Football Exchange program. The Exchange was viewed as successful and generated positive publicity of ETHS. Sarah Silins and Anny Grossman informed the Board of the activities planned by FIRST STEP, a new student group against violence. Polling the Board/Committee Reports - There were no comments from the Board. Ms. Colleton moved that the Personnel Agenda and addendum be removed from the Consent Agenda and acted on at this time. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Agenda and addendum for the period of August 18, 1997 to September 8, 1997. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Tlsdahl and Gilford voted aye; Miller, nay. Motion carried. Budget Hearing Mr. Gilford convened the Budget Hearing for the 1997-98 budget. Mr. Packard moved to accept the certification of the Secretary of the Board of Education that notice of public hearing on the budget of Evanston Township High School District 202 for the fiscal year beginning July 19, 1997 had been published on July 31, 1997 in the Eyan=n Review and the Skokio Life. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Leibforth presented the district budget for the 1997-98 school year. The final 1997- 98 Annual Budget is balanced with a projected excess of revenue over expenditures in the Educational and Operations/Maintenance Fund of $150,265. The Board's goal to write a balanced budget has been achieved. Budgeted expenses in our operating funds will rise from $37,668,126 to $40,109,425; an increase of 6.48%. The increase in local taxes required to fund this budget will be 2.84%. Mr. Gilford declared the hearing open for public discussion on the budget. There were no comments from the public. After questions from the Board, Mr. Giiford declared the Budget Hearing closed. The budget will be adopted at the next regular meeting. Safe Schools Prooram Dr. Richard Glinka, retained as a consultant to ETHS for the Safe School Program, was present to describe the parameters of the program and to respond to questions. Associate Principal Nat Bilsky assisted. They briefly explained the Safe School Program which is designed to serve non -special education students who have been expelled from school or who engage in acts of gross misconduct. The North Cook Intermediate Service Center is the administrative agent for the North Cook Regional Safe Schools Program (state -funded) and coordinates' service delivery for the local school districts. Seven member townships have formed a cooperative agreement to Implement a scattered site system with wide area networking of resources and services designed to address each student's needs through comprehensive planning, tracking, and assessment. The full array of services Includes academic instruction, vocational services, individual and family support services, character development, legal services, and medical services. A recently expelled ETHS student has already been referred to the program. Board members want to make sure that parents and students understand that this is an optional program. The City of Evanston provides ETHS with two public access television channels. Currently these channels are used for scrolling of messages and for programming of school -related activities. Dr. Bowers was available to discuss the current programming schedule and recommendations for the 1997-98 school year. Board members expressed interest in greater use of the channels. Consent Agenda Mr. Packard moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which Included: •ET'HS/WSO Agreement *Policy: Mandate Waivers, Chapter II, #233 Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gifford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Mr. Miller and seconded by Ms. Tisdahl the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on September 22, 1997. September 22, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:55 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, and Tisdahl answered present. At 6:56 p.m., under Section 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Packard moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Miller arrived at 7:05 p.m. and Mr. Gilford arrived at 7:10 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Ms. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary were also present. The Board returned to open session at 8:05 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of September 8, 1997 Mr. Packard seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period September 4, 1997 through September 12, 1997 in the amount of four hundred sixty-seven thousand, eight hundred ninety-nine dollars and sixty-six cents ($467,899.66). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roil call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of July 1997. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Superintendent's Report - Twenty-six ETHS seniors have been named semifinalists in two scholarship competitions sponsored by National Merit Corporation. Twenty-one are national merit Semifinalists and five are semifinalists in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding African -American Students. This is the highest number of Achievement semifinalists at ETHS in six years. ETHS has been selected to receive the 1997 Award of Merit from the Illinois Public Health Association for the development of the School -Based Health Center. Three ETHS faculty members, Renee DeWald, Glen Hill and Myrtle Horne, will be honored with Those Who Excel Awards of Merit on October 4. Tickets are now on sale for YAMO. ETHS is celebrating a month -long recognition of the achievements and culture of Hispanic people. The Community Service Fair will be held on September 24. The City/School Liaison Committee will meet on September 25. Northwestern researcher Jonathan Widom will lecture on the structural biology of genes at the first Science Seminar of the year on September 27. Homecoming has been rescheduled to October 4, when the ETHS football team will play New Trier. Dr. Alson will be at the Farmers Market that morning. On October 8, the Safety Task Force and the Charlie Murdough Foundation will present a community program featuring Deloris Jordan, who will speak about family values. This program will begin a Community Civility Campaign designed to encourage all Evanston residents to hold discussions that lead to actions which create greater civility and reduce violence. On October 12, ETHS students will lead a rally against violence. The rally will feature a candle lighting ceremony and speeches by community leaders and families who have experienced violence . The students will hold a car wash on September 27 to raise funds for other anti -violence projects. Parent conferences will be held on October 15 and 16. ETHS will be closed on October 2 for Rosh Hashanah and on October 13 for Columbus Day. Commenls from the Public - Helen Walker, Co -president of the Evanston PTA Council, informed the Board of the activities of the Council. Polling the Board/Committee Reams - Ms. Tisdahl updated the Board an legislative matters. Report -on -Summer CurriculuM and School Improvement Projects Dr. Cooper reported that every department was involved in summer curriculum work, either with its own projects or by sending representatives to participate in school -wide curriculum development. Over 100 teachers and staff members participated in one or more projects. While many of the School Improvement projects were directly related to curriculum priorities, the focus also was on program planning and staff development In instruction or assessment. Ms. Tisdahl requested that the possibility of decreasing the amount of paper work teachers are required to do be investigated. This would enable them to spend more time on professional activities. Staff Development Repg Dr. Cooper presented a list of the B-Day Staff Development Programs for 1997-98 and a book listing optional activities. Mr. Giilurd indicated that staff development offerings have greatly improved as compared to what was available when he started his tenure on the Board. The offerings are now streamlined and offers staff development opportunities in line with the goals of ETHS. Approval-oLthe 1997-98 Budget Mr. Furman moved that the Board of Education adopt the 1997-98 Budget by approving and signing the resolution on Page 1 of ISBE Form 50-36 (2-97) which reads: WHEREAS the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois, caused to be prepared in tentative form a budget, and the Secretary of this Board has made the same conveniently available to public inspection for at least thirty days prior to final action thereon; AND WHEREAS a public hearing was held as to such budget on the 8th day of September, 1997, notice of said hearing was given at least thirty days prior thereto as required by law, and all other legal requirements have been complied with; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Board of Education of said district as follows: Section 1: That the fiscal year of this School District be and the same thereby is fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998. Section 2: That the following budget containing an estimate of amounts available in each Fund, separately, and of expenditures from each be and the same is hereby adopted as the budget of this school district for the said fiscal year. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the personnel agenda and addendum be removed from the consent agenda. Mr. Packard seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved that the 1997-98 Application for Recognition of Schools be added to the Consent Agenda. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Packard moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda: -1997-98 Application for Recognition of Schools Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gifford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that item 7.2 be removed from the Personnel Agenda. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved approval of the personnel agenda and addendum for the period of September 9, 1997 through September 22, 1997 as amended. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Packard, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Mr. Miller and seconded by Ms. Tisdahl the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on October 14, 1997. October 27, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 5:00 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gifford called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered present. Dr. Alson was also present. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of School District #202, Cook County, Illinois at its regular meeting on October 14, 1997 accepted the resignation of Board Member, Anthony Packard; and WHEREAS, Section 10-10 of the School Code of Illinois provides for the appointment of a person by the remaining Board members to fill a vacancy when such vacancy occurs with less than 868 days remaining in the term, or if the vacancy occurs less than 88 days before the next regularly scheduled election for this office; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of School District #202, Cook County, Illinois that Carol Mullins be appointed to fill the unexpired term of member Anthony Packard, such term to expire on November 8, 1999. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. At 5:10 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2), 2C(3), 2C(9) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Furman moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board and Dr. Alson met until 7:10 p.m. At that time Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Ms. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary joined them. The Board returned to open session at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. Secretary to the Board, Gerald Leibforth administered the oath of office to Carol Mullins. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of October 14, 1997 Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Colleton moved approval of the bills for the period October 10, 1997 through October 17, 1997 in the amount of five hundred ninety five thousand, three hundred eighty dollars and seventy-four cents ($595,380.74). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of September 1997. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The SupeCiatendent's Report - The superintendent reported on awards received by students, staff and ETHS, upcoming activities, athletic playoffs and the visit of Ethiopian Jews to ETHS. He also read Mayor Morton's Proclamation declaring October 18-26 as Red Ribbon Week. Comments from the Public - Patrick Adlam presented Student Council's recommendations on the counseling structure to the Board. Eamon Kelly introduced the four students who are running for the student Board member. The students are Monica Grove, Kim Henoch, Justin Schoolmaster and Kerene Tayloe. Pollina the Board/Committee Reports - Ms. Tisdahl reported that the Curriculum Forum discussed smaller class size and personalization and that ED-RED has a new executive director, Glen Schneider. Ms. Colleton attended the Those Who Excel dinner and School Improvement Team where the counseling report and alternative scheduling were discussed. Board members enjoyed YAMO. Ms. Mullins stated that she is delighted to have the opportunity to return to the Board. li debase Implementation Committee Progress Report Mr. Edgecombe thanked the committee members for their efforts to help develop this promising program. He stated that this is a preliminary report, final recommendations to be submitted in January. Gay Berardi and Bob Roth were available to answer questions. Board questions dealt with the facilitator's role, information to be provided to facilitators, and the development, promotion and implementation of a strong program. Counseling Recommendations Dr. Alson stated that the structure of counseling and counseling roles needs to be designed to insure that counselors and students know one another, that counseling approaches are highly personalized, and that maximum continuity of services is provided. He discussed all of the issues and concerns and then presented the following recommendations: 1. The defined mission and focus of the ETHS counseling program should be to provide the strongest possible academic planning for the student's high school career and for meeting post -secondary goals. 2. Counselors should still respond to the inquiries/requests of students and parents to provide information and to respond to acute student or family dilemmas. This function will hopefully be mitigated by the advent of Homebase. 3. Beginning with the 1998-99 school year counselors should be assigned a rotating, flex schedule with expanded hours from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4. Beginning with the 1998-99 school year, again on a rotating schedule to be determined, counselors should be assigned to school "outposts" such as cafeterias, the Student Center, the Computer Center, the College and Career Center and the Central library. In these locations they should be able to respond to immediate, issues or questions posed by students. 5. Counselors should be available to respond to the requests of any student that is not counselor -specific If they are free to do so. 6. Bureaucratic, red tape encumbrances related to a variety of forms should be reduced or eliminated. 7. The mechanics of scheduling (material distribution and students filling out their schedules) should be shifted to Homebase. 8. Credit checking should be accomplished to the greatest extent possible by computers. 9. Large group programming should be kept to a minimum. 10. Counselors should serve on more committees dealing with major school initiatives. 11. To accentuate academic planning every student should have an annual plan that is built from their goals. Students should submit a one page essay each year explaining their rationale for course selection. Note: In a survey of neighboring area high schools counselor load ranged from 180-310. The average was 250. Our average this year is approximately 230. r 1. A plan (to be implemented next year) to have certain specialized programs assume most counseling functions should be developed. These programs are CAP, SIT, STAE, and in Special Education the D!_P, High Structure and self-contained Alternative School. This effort would simply formalize much of what already occurs. Note: This plan would currently affect 307 students, mostly at the ninth and tenth grade levels where the highest loads exist. 2. Provide training for these programs where needed to insure that there will be no gap in services. 3. Develop a communication plan to inform parents to whom their first line of inquiry should be placed regarding issues of counseling and scheduling. STRUCTURE 1. Maintain the paired grade level counseling model (including the same roles for deans and social workers). 2. Strengthen the levels of expertise (see below) regarding all aspects of post -secondary planning. 3. Insure that all juniors are given a comprehensive orientation to the College and Career Center. 4. Design a specialized program for transition to the eleventh grade. The Student Services department has provided a number of excellent ideas Intended to build a smooth transition and help counselors get to know students and parents in a more purposeful manner. POST -SECONDARY PLANNING 1. Merge the College and Career Center with the Career Annex. 2. Maintain staffing from Career Annex with one certificated and one non - certificated staff member. 3. Explore the development of an ETHS outpost for a community agency such as the Evanston Youth Job Center. 4. The staffing from this outpost should focus entirely on after school and summer jobs. 5. ETHS staff (from the Career Annex) should focus solely on developing post -secondary employment opportunities for students. All students leaving ETHS for the world of work should be assured employment that is related to a career path. 6. A strategic plan should be implemented to insure monitoring and follow-up activities for every senior regarding their post -secondary plans. This plan should provide for timely completion of all obligations concerning college applications or post -secondary employment. Monitoring the college application process for students who will be the first in their family to attend college is especially critical. 7. Each counselor at the eleventh and twelfth grade level should develop a high degree of expertise in variously defined college majors. Thus, the six counselors together should have a specified knowledge base in all areas of concentration in order to better assist students in their college application process. 8. Counselors should gain greater familiarity (through college visits) with the array of colleges and universities across the United States. 9. ETHS should develop the position and hire a College Applications Specialist to assist students and parents in the nuts and bolts of applying to colleges and universities. 1. Insure that both paired grade levels have implemented the same highly articulated team structure. 2. Insure that each associate principal along with the department chair has an accountability plan to implement, monitor and evaluate all of the above recommendations. 3. Designate a staff member to be responsible for implementing extended time testing for "504" students parallel to the plan that exists for Special Education students. 4. As indicated above provide a management plan to insure that all seniors have completed the college application process or employment planning in a timely and sufficient manner. Some of the areas discussed by the Board were: two-year versus four-year model, college recommendations, accessibility of counselors, accountability, and college r application specialist. Counseling recommendations will be an action item at the next meeting. Board members found the new format for the 5UDerintendent's Annualport an Improvement. Concern was expressed about the lack of involvement in extracurricular activities by minority students. A task force will be formed to discuss community -based activities. The proposed Goals and Objectives for 1997-98 were discussed. Dr. Alson indicated that while the objectives remain comprehensive in nature, they have been reduced and consolidated to reflect a more appropriate and realistic approach. The three major overarching goals that set the framework and direction for the district to become a true learning community for students, staff, parents, and the community are: To improve achievement for all students with a particular emphasis on the achievement of African -American and Latino students. To create a more personalized school atmosphere for students, staff and parents, and the community. To make ETHS a safer and more civil school environment. Mr. Miller moved that the Board accept the Goals and Obiectives for 1997-98. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Proclamation of Literacy LiteracyNolunteer Coordinator Bobbie Scheff detailed the accomplishments of the Community Adult Literacy Project at ETHS over the last twelve years. Ms. Boldridge- Brown read the Proclamation designating the week of November 17-21, 1997 as Literacy Awareness Week. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Proclamation of Literacy Awareness Week. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: -Personnel agenda and addendum -1997 School Report Card Approval of Truth -in -Taxation Resolution -Resolution IMRF Military Service Credit -Central Suburban League Dues Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Board discussed the 2.2 TRS Pension legislation. Mr. Leibforth and Ms. Tisdahl discussed reasons for Board support of such legislation. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms.Tisdahl and seconded by Ms. Lurie the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on November 10, 1997. November 10, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:30 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Miller, Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Gilford answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction were also present. At 6:31 p.m., under Section 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Lurie moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:50 p.m. Ms. Mullins left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and returned at 8:40 p.m. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of October 27, 1997 Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Mr. Leibforth called the Board's attention to the unofficial returns of the Board of Education election held on November 4, 1997. He indicated that due to the absence of Mr. Furman and Ms. Mullins, Ms. Colleton was the only Board member present who was not running for reelection. All Board members were be permitted to make and second motions and vote on items. However, Board members on the ballot, were not permitted to participate in the canvass of returns; administrators assisted Mr. Colleton. Ms. Colleton moved that the election returns be duly examined and canvassed. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion, all members present voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Secretary explained the process and Ms. Colleton and administrators proceeded with the canvass of the votes. Following the canvass, Ms. Colleton moved approval of the Resolution DeclarinqjlUults of ElecILQa as follows: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois that the returns from the regular election held on the 4th day of November, 1997 in said high school district for the purpose of electing four members of the Board of Education of said district to serve four year terms, be and the same are hereby canvassed and the results thereof from the returns of said election are as follows: Steven R. Gilford 3060 votes received Margaret B. Lurie 3247 votes received Willie J. Miller, Jr. 3076 votes received Elizabeth B. Tisdahl 3287 votes received THEREFORE, the Board of Education finds and declares that the following are duly elected members of the Board of Education, each to serve four years; 1. Steven R. Gliford 2. Margaret B. Lurie 3. Willie J. Miller, Jr. 4. Elizabeth B. Tisdahl Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. Mr. Leibforth indicated that envelopes 475, 480 and 1110 were empty, election results were substituted from District 65 envelopes. Envelope 468 had a tape with a 0 total, again the results were taken from the District 85 envelope, and the contents of envelopes 517 and 518 were switched. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. All members of the Board present, who canvassed the returns, affixed their signatures to the Abstract of Votes certifying that the returns of the election had been canvassed, the number of votes received by each candidate, and the names of those elected for four year terms, said abstract and resolution declaring results of election to be filed with the County Clerk and State Election Commission. (A copy of the Abstract of Votes Is on file in the permanent minutes.) Passed by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District #202 in regular meeting this 10th day of November 1997. The Secretary of the Board administered the oath of office to Mr. Gliford, Ms. Lurie, Mr. Miller and Ms. Tisdahl. Ms. Tisdahl made the following motion: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois that the returns from the student election held on the 4th day of November, 1997 In said high school district for the purpose of electing one student member and one student alternate member of the Board of Education of said district to serve until June 15, 1998 are as follows: Monica Groves 88 Kim Henoch 194 Justin Schoolmaster 116 Kerene Tayloe 147 THEREFORE, the Board of Education finds and declares that the following are duly elected student members, with the offices as specified below, of the Board of Education, each to serve until June 15, 1998: Kim Henoch Student Member Board of Education Kerene Tayloe Alternate Student Member Board of Education Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved adjournment of the retiring board sine die. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion, and all members present voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Dr. Alson presided as the temporary chairman until the President of the Board is elected. On roll call, Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl, Henoch and Gilford answered present. Dr. Alson declared nominations for the office of President of the Board of Education for a one-year term were in order. Ms. Lurie nominated Steve Gilford for a one-year term as President. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the nomination. No additional nominations were made. Dr. Alson declared nominations closed. All members voted aye on the nomination; nays, none; Mr. Gilford was declared President of the District 202 Board of Education for a one-year term. Mr. Gilford assumed the chair. Ms. Tisdahl nominated Margaret Lurie for a one-year term as Vice -President. Mr. Miller seconded the nomination. No additional nominations were made. Mr. Gilford declared nominations closed. All members voted aye on the nomination; nays, none; Ms. Lurie was declared Vice -President of the Board of Education for a one-year term. Ms. Colleton nominated Gerald W. Leibforth for a one-year term as Secretary. Ms. Lurie seconded the nomination. No additional nominations were made. Mr. Gilford declared nominations closed. All members voted aye on the nomination; nays, none. Mr. Leibforth was declared Secretary for the District 202 Board of Education for a one- year term. Ms. Colleton moved that Gerald W. Leibforth be appointed for a one-year term as School Treasurer, his compensation for said duties to be included in his annual salary as Business Manager. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion and all members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Leibforth was declared School Treasurer for ETHS District 202 for a one-year term. Ms. Lurie moved adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the board of Education of Evanston Township High School District Number 202, Cook County, Illinois is required to by Article V of the CONTRACT AND BY-LAWS SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LOSS FUND to appoint (1) person to represent that body on the Board of Directors along with another person to serve as an alternate representative when the initial representative is unable to carry out that representative's duties, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District Number 202, Cook County, Illinois that the following designated individuals and no others are hereby appointed as representative and alternate to the Board of Directors for the School Employees loss Fund. Gerald W. Leibforth Representative Jeff Taggart Alternate Representative Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the resolution ratifying acts, contracts, policies and by-laws be approved: RESOLVED that the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois ratify all acts and contracts which remain incomplete or unexecuted, whole or in part; BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED that the policies and by-laws of the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois be adopted by this Board of Education. Mr. Miner seconded the motion, and all members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved adoption of the following resolution designating signatory: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District Number 202, Cook County, Illinois desires to designate a signatory to deposit and withdraw funds of School District Number 202, and to sign checks, drafts, orders for the payment of money on deposit on behalf of School District Number 202; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District Number 202, Cook County, Illinois that the following designated individual and no other is hereby the authorized signatory for Evanston Township High School District Number 202 upon checks, drafts, and orders for the payment of money in the capacity shown. Gerald W. Leibforth School Treasurer Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved adoption of the following resolution: RESOLVED by the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois that �I All checks drawn on the accounts of School District 202 are to bear the signature of the School Treasurer. All checks drawn on the Petty Cash Account of School District #202 are to bear the signature of the School Treasurer. Authorization for the School Treasurer to sign checks will be a check register signed by the Board Secretary or the President in the absence of the Secretary. This resolution to be in effect as of this date and continues for such time as the present officers hold their respective offices or until modified by the Board of Education. Notice of any change in signatory must be given to the School Treasurer. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved adoption of the following resolution: RESOLVED that the regular meeting dates of the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois, be held as listed on the attached Schedule of Board of Education Meetinas 1997-98. (Copy of meeting dates attached to the permanent minutes.) Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS the Open Meetings Act states that "Each public body shall periodically, but no less than semi-annually, meet to review minutes of all closed meetings sessions;" BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District #202 will review closed session minutes in accordance with the requirements of the Oxen Meetinas Act during the regular board meeting in December and the second regular board meeting in June. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved approval of the bills for the period October 24 1997 through October 31, 1997 in the amount of one million, seventy-six thousand, six hundred nineteen dollars and sixty-six cents ($1,076,619.66). Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye, nays; none. Motion carried. The Suoerintendent's Report - The superintendent reported on awards received by students and staff, upcoming activities, athletic playoffs. l Comments from the Public - Lawrence Ware spoke on behalf of the ETHS Black Caucus. Gerald Adler, an Evanston resident, offered a proposal on Community Service, and TC President, Carl Brownell, commented on the Counseling Recommendations. pQIIInq the Board/Committee Reps - Ms. Tisdahl said that the NAACP has volunteered to participate on our committee on activities. Ms. Henoch Is happy to be part of the Board, Ms. Mullins thanked everyone who helped with Leadership Evanston, Ms. Colleton attended the Substance Abuse Team meeting and Professional Growth Committee. Evanston Neighborhood Conference is sponsoring a community forum on violence prevention on November 13. Ms. Lurie thought the choral concert was excellent, she attended the School Based Heath Center quarterly meeting and said that the Stipend Committee has been meeting regularly and will complete the review of every stipend soon. Counseling Recommendations Dr. Alson Indicated that the recommendations have been modified in response to questions raised at the prior Board meeting. Accountability Measures Is a new section, intended to Insure that counseling services will fully meet student needs. Dr. Alson stated that he strongly believes that the two year paired grade level model is highly successful at the ninth and tenth grade levels. A more clearly defined course of action for grades eleven and twelve will provide for similar levels of student and parent satisfaction. Board questions dealt with two year versus four year model; flex schedule for counselors; whether or not the outpost is useful; requirement of an yearly essay from each student and post -secondary plans for every student. Board members feel that it Is important that counselors respond to student/parent requests in a timely fashion. Dr. Alson indicated that his counseling recommendations will be an action item at the next Board meeting. Detailed Anaivsis of IGAP. SAT and ACT Results and Student Grades Dr. Alson indicated that there are pleasing results in ACT and SAT scores and mixed results in IGAP. The IGAP scores indicate that reading is down, however, science and social studies are up. He also stated that, in the year 2000, the state intends to add the Prairie State exit exam to the state assessment system. At that time the results of the Prairie State exam will be reported on student transcripts. As always, there was concern with the number of minority students who scored below the state standard on the current IGAP. Efforts to address the low scores include increased test awareness efforts; continued analysis of results; and exploration of ways to expand reading Instruction across the curriculum. Mr. Gilford that ETHS should agree on a testing Instrument that assesses how students measure up against the ETHS curriculum. Minority Student Achievement Plan Mr. Edgecombe presented the Executive Summary of the Minority Student Achievement Plan which was submitted to the Board in July. Following the July meeting the report was sent to educators across the country for comment. The Executive Summary provides a brief overview of the plan, identifies areas of responsibility and provides time lines of implementation or decisions. The initiatives are organized into six areas: accountability, teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment, school organization, parent/community involvement, and student motivation and engagement. The plan will be presented to the Board for approval at the November 24 Board of Education meeting. Slaoerintendent's Annual Report There were no comments on the Superintendent's Annual Report. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which Included: •Personnel agenda and addendum •NCA Annual Report *Approval of Application and Plan for an In service Training Program on December 5, 1997 Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms.Lurie and seconded by Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on November 24, 1997. i November 24, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:30 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, and Tisdahl answered present. Mr. Gilford arrived at 7:35 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction were also present, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. At 6:31 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2), 2C(9) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Lurie moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Lurie left the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and returned at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Alson welcomed the National Merit, National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholars and their parents. As Ms. Bonnie Camenisch introduced students, they came forward to shake hands of the administrators and Board members and receive an Award of Excellence pin. A reception to meet with the students and their parents followed this ceremony. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of November 10, 1997 Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Mullins moved approval of the bills for the period November 7, 1997 through November 14, 1997 in the amount of five hundred seventh -three thousand, one hundred sixty-eight dollars and fifty-four cents ($573,168.54). Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of October 1997. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Superintendent'$ Rem - The superintendent reported on awards received by students, staff and ETHS, upcoming activities and athletic events. Dr. Alson also reported that cable issues, a gun ordinance/parental responsibility, Church/Dodge corridor and minority participation in school and community activities were discussed at the City/School Liaison meeting. QDnments from the Pqbiir, - Kerene Tayloe expressed her opinion on the Minority Student Achievement Plan. Eamon Kelly spoke on behalf of Student Council on the counseling report and recommendations. Polling the Board/Committee Rgpgrts - Ms. Tisdahl reported on legislative issues pending In Springfield. Ms. Henoch suggested that the administration look at how student teachers affect the overall education of ETHS students. Several Board members attended the Standards meeting. Ms. Lurie was happy to Inform the Board that the Stipend Committee finished the task of reviewing all stipends and a report will be presented in January. Mr. Gilford reported on the City/School Liaison meeting. In particular he mentioned that the gun ordinance proposed by Alderman Moran that will be discussed by our Board at the next meeting. After a lengthy discussion Ms. Lurie moved that the Board approve the following Counseling Recommendations: RECOMMENDATIONS COUNSELOR ROLE 1. The defined mission and focus of the ETHS counseling program should be to provide the strongest possible academic planning for the student's high school career and for meeting post -secondary goals. 2. Counselors should still respond to student and parent requests for information and respond to acute student or family dilemmas. This function will hopefully be mitigated by the advent of Homebase. 3. Beginning with the 1998-99 school year, counselors should be assigned expanded hours through a rotating, flex schedule. Particular attention should be given to the times of year with the greatest student need. These Include the first month of the school year, the period from November 1 to Winter Break and the first two weeks of the second semester. Following Board approval it is expected that a discussion will be held to develop this schedule. 4. Beginning with the 1998-99 school year, counselors should be assigned, on a rotating basis, to school `outposts" such as cafeterias, the Student Center, Computer Center, and College/Career Center, and Central Library. For example ninth and tenth grade counselors may be assigned to the cafeterias, and eleventh and twelfth grade counselors may be assigned to other locations. In these locations they should be able to respond to immediate, issues or questions posed by students. 5. Bureaucratic, red -tape encumbrances related to a variety of forms should be reduced or eliminated. 6. Counselors, if they are free to do so, should be available to respond to the requests of any student that is not counselor -specific. 7. The mechanics of scheduling (material distribution and students filling out their schedules) should be shifted to Homebase. 8. Credit checking should be accomplished to the greatest extent possible by computers, however, the final responsibility should still reside with the counselor. 9. Large -group programming should be kept to a minimum. 10. Counselors should serve on more committees dealing with major school initiatives. 11. To accentuate academic planning, every student should have an annual plan that is built from their goals. Students should submit a one -page essay each year explaining their rationale for Course selection. Note: In a survey of neighboring area high schools counselor load ranged from 180-310. The average was 250. Our average this year is approximately 230. COORDINATION 1. The grade -level associate principals, the Director of Special Education, the lead teachers for the DLP, High Structure and self-contained Alternative School, the Student Services chair, and the coordinators of the Bilingual, CAP, SIT and STAE programs will develop a formalized coordination plan regarding the provision of counseling services. This plan should explicitly define which roles and tasks will be assumed by counselors and which will be assumed by program coordinators. The intent of this plan is to end unnecessary duplication of services. A coordination plan will be submitted to the superintendent no later than April 3, 1998. This plan will be implemented for the 1998.99 school year. 2. Provide training for these programs where needed to insure that there.will be no gap in services. 3. Develop a communication plan to inform parents to whom their first line of inquiry should be placed regarding issues of counseling and scheduling. STRUCTURE 1. Maintain the current paired grade level model for counseling. Counselors will continue to receive freshman and keep them through their sophomore year. Junior and senior counselors will continue to have split assignments of eleventh and twelfth grades. Social Workers will stay with students from ninth through twelfth grades. r 2. Strengthen the levels of expertise (see below) regarding all aspects of post -secondary planning. 3. Insure that all juniors are given a comprehensive orientation to the College/Career Center. 4. Design a specialized program for transition to the eleventh grade. The Student Services department has provided a number of excellent ideas intended to build a smooth transition and help counselors get to know students and parents in a more purposeful manner. • The caseload from each sophomore counselor will be distributed to the same two eleven/twelve counselors to facilitate communication about student Issues and build an overall smooth transition. • A spring transition meeting will be held with the dean, social worker, and the tenth and eleventh grade counselors. This will follow the model of the eighth grade transition meeting. • A letter introducing the junior counselor will be provided to parents in the spring of the sophomore year. This letter will be endorsed by both the new junior and the sophomore counselors who are transferring the caseload. • To begin the transition, the eleventh grade counselor will meet, in Homebase, with all sophomore students after educational planning but before sectioning. • Sophomores will fill out a Student Information Interview card in Homebase for the sole purpose of giving personal information to their new counselor. • A Sophomore Spring Parent Night will be offered, with both sophomore and junior counselors.�Programs and services of the eleventh and twelfth grades will be introduced at this meeting. 1. Merge the College/Career Center with the Career Annex. 2. Maintain staffing from Career Annex with one certificated and one non - certificated staff member. 3. Explore the development of an ETHS outpost for a community agency such as the Evanston Youth Job Center. 4. The staffing from this outpost should focus entirely on after school and summer jobs. 5. ETHS staff (from the Career Annex) should focus solely on developing post -secondary employment opportunities for students. All students leaving ETHS for the world of work should be assured employment that is related to a career path. 6. A strategic plan should be implemented to insure monitoring and follow-up activities for every senior regarding their post -secondary plans. This plan should provide for timely completion of all obligations concerning college applications or post -secondary employment. Monitoring the college application process for students who will be the first in their family to attend college Is especially critical. 7. Each counselor at the eleventh and twelfth grade level should develop a high degree of expertise in variously defined college majors. Thus, the six counselors together should have a specified knowledge base in all areas of concentration in order to better assist students in their college application process. Workshops for the eleventh and twelfth grade counselors provided by the College/Career Coordinator, such as those begun this year, should be given at least quarterly. These workshops might focus on particular areas of concentration, requirements for certain colleges, financial aid or hints for how to work with admissions offices. 8. Counselors should gain greater familiarity (through college visits) with the array of colleges and universities across the United States. 9. ETHS should develop the position and hire a College Applications Specialist to assist students and parents in the nuts and bolts of applying to colleges and universities. MANAGEMENT Insure that both paired grade levels have implemented the same highly articulated team structure. 2. Insure that each associate principal along with the Student Services chair has an accountability plan to implement, monitor and evaluate all of the above recommendations. 3. Designate a staff member to be responsible for implementing extended time testing for "504" students parallel to the plan that exists for Special Education students. 4. As indicated above provide a management plan to insure that all seniors have completed the college application process or employment planning in a timely and sufficient manner. The following measures will require annual monitoring and evaluation. Grade - level associate principals and the Student Services chair will be responsible for Insuring that these accountability measures are fully realized. It should be recognized that each student may require a different level of service to achieve these goals. Counselors must act accordingly In response to this differentiation of need. 1, Transcripts of students will be analyzed annually to ascertain that all students are taking a core curriculum that will enable them to apply to an Illinois college or university. 2. All counselors will clear their backlog of student and parent questions on a daily basis through late afternoon appointments or evening calls. Course Change requests should be resolved within 72 hours. Requests that Involve student or parent discussions may be extended beyond the 72 hours, with approval from the grade level associate principal. 3. Counselors will identify students who have not had immediate family members attend college. Individual plans will be developed with these students and their parents to provide a full awareness of post -secondary schooling opportunities and the steps necessary to apply to the colleges of their choice. 4. All junior students will be given an intensive workshop explaining the services of the College/Career Center. 5. All juniors will be monitored to insure that they maximize SAT/ACT test - taking opportunities in a timely manner. 6. By December 1 of their senior year, all students will have either completed a college application or have identified explicit plans for community college, vocational training, career path employment or the military. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. Four members voted aye; 1 nay. Motion carried. Board members asked that the counselor's role be clearly defined. Minority Student Achievement Dr. Alson thanked the Black Caucus and Student Council for their suggestions on minority student achievement. Mr. Edgecombe noted that the Minority Student Achievement Plan Is really a framework for the work which needs to be done, as such it should be considered an evolving document based on student needs. Following Board discussion Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Minority Student Achievement Plan be approved. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. SMART Lab Evaluation Goldie Boldridge-Brown and Kelvin Gilchrist presented the evaluation of the SMART Labs. The year began with 274 students (10.1 % of the total poppilation) registered for Smart Lab courses. Of those students 149 students elected to continue in a Career Pathways strand after the first semester. The SMART Lab's career modules were organized around a seven day rotation cycle, In which students completed a pre -test, post-test, as well as interactive experiments. During the semester, students selected 10 career -based modules, and were required to complete three additional modules. This system utilized written, auditory, visual, technological, and interactive based experiments. The individual pre -test and post-test data showed significant gains by students. Mr. Gilford would like to see some of the success from the SMART Labs adapted to other classroom experiences. Freshman Bloloov Dr. Buchanan reported that as of the fall of 1996, all freshmen could take one of the three biology courses offered. Life Science Honors and Biology Honors were combined into one course, Biology Honors. Freshman enrollment in science went from 35% to 61 %. This year all the freshman Earth Science classes were deleted and only Biology was offered. Also meeting times for Biology and General Biology were increased from five periods to seven periods per week. Science was removed from the Cluster Program due to the lack of time in student schedules. As a consequence of these changes, enrollment of freshmen in science classes is only 50% this year. Due to the changes made in the Biology Program, an expanded pool of students are eligible for 2-ChemPhys. It is expected that the enrollment of freshmen in Biology classes will increase again next year with the loss of Advisory. Proposals for Now Courses, Courses. Course Cha=es and Course Delete Dr. Cooper reported that over the last three years there have been thirty-three new courses adopted, forty-nine deleted, and changes have been made to sixty- eight. Co -Chairs Helen Squires and Corrie Wallace reported on the activity of the Alternative Scheduling Committee. As a result of a recent survey the committee has requested additional time to study alternative scheduling and would like to report their recommendations as to whether or not to recommend a design team to the Board in the spring. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which Included: •Personnel agenda *AVID Program Contract -Applimation for School library Grants Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Colieton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gllford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms.Tisdahl and seconded by Ms. Lurie the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on December 8, 1997. • December 8, 1997 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:30 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, recording secretary were also present. At 6:31 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2), 2C(9), 2C(12) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction arrived at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of November 24, 1997. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms.Tisdahl moved approval of the bills for the period November 21, 1997 through November 26, 1997 in the amount of two million, six hundred ninety-nine thousand, five hundred thirty-one dollars and nineteen cents ($2,699,531.19). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. The Superintendent's Repor( - The superintendent reported on awards received by students, staff and ETHS, upcoming activities and athletic events. He also informed the Board that Lawrence Perkins passed away on December 3. His father was the architect who designed our current building and Mr. Perkins firm, Perkins and Will, was responsible for all the architectural work done at ETHS including the four additions. Comments from the Public - The following teachers expressed their opinion on the Homebase proposal: Richard Rukin, Larry Geni, Carl Brownell and Anny Heydemann. The following students did the same: Monica Groves, Alex Seeskin and Dan Berkenstock. Following a discussion between Board members and the audience, Mr. Gilford asked that the recommendations from the Homebase Implementation Committee be circulated to Teachers' Council, PTA and the Board before it is put on the agenda as an information item. In addition, Board members were directed to call Mr. Edgecombe with any questions they have. Mr. Brownell stated that Teachers' Council will conduct a survey which will directly address the issue of how many teachers support or do not support the proposal. Pollina-the Board/Committee Reports - Ms. Tisdahl reported that the school funding bill passed, unfortunately we will not receive any additional money. Illinois is clearly out of compliance in the area of Special Education. A Dr. Alson presented a proposal designed to provide incentives for ETHS faculty and staff to purchase homes in the immediate neighborhood of the high school. The original idea was presented by Mattie Amaker. Ms. Amaker, Willie Miller, Barbara Zimmer and Allan Alson worked with Charles Bornarth, President of First National Bank of Chicago and Ms. Leony Tavis-Scott to develop the proposal. The proposal will be brought to the Board at the next meeting for endorsement. The Board asked for clarification on who is eligible and for a map of the exact geographical area. Mr. Bornarth and Ms. Tavis-Scott will be at the next meeting to answer any questions. An Ordinance: Parental Responsibility for the Possession of Weapons by Minors Dr. Alson presented an ordinance regarding fire arms and parental responsibility which has been submitted to the Evanston City Council. Both Districts 65 and 202 were asked to review the ordinance and to respond with concerns and suggestions. Board members expressed strong concerns regarding possible jail sentence for parents. They also questioned the enforceability of the ordinance. .. _ i n- i RV .: .i . . -..a Mr. Leibforth presented the enrollment projections for 1997. The report indicated a 14% increase in students by the school year 2002.2003. If projections hold, five new teachers will be needed each year to handle the increase. Proposals for New Cou.Mes. Coursep. Course ChanW and Course Deletions After a detailed discussion Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the New Courses, Course Changes and Course Deletions presented to them. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Adoption of 1997 Lew Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board approve the fjoolution to Lew Taxes. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Gilford, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. (See attached) Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board approve the Certificate of Tax Lew. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Gilford, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. (See attached) Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board approve the Besolution Authorizing L_ ew for ecial Education Purposes. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Gilford, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. (See attached) _J Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board approve the Certificate of Compliance with the Truth -in -Taxation Act. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Gilford, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. (See attached) Mr. Miller moved that the Board approve the Resolution Directing the Cook County Clerk as to which funds at for the 1997 Lew. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Gilford, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. (See attached) Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which Included: •Personnel agenda and addendum -Approval to Release for Public Information Certain Minutes of Executive Session meetings, January 25, 1982 through November 27, 1997 Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms.Lurie and seconded by Ms. Tisdahl the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on January 12, 1998. Evanston Township High School Allan Alson, Superintendent 1998-99 Proposed Goals and Objectives School Climate The school climate of Evanston Township High School should reflect a spirit of community, characterized by a high degree of personalization for students and staff. Staff must address issues collectively and feel involved in the process of school improvement. Similarly, student input and involvement shall be valued and incorporated in the life of the school. Access and openness for parents and the community are essential ingredients for building and maintaining a positive school climate. Objectives I. Monitor and evaluate the attendance policy to insure continued and equitable enforcement. 2. Implement Homebase and begin an evaluation of the program. 3. Study strategies to improve racial, ethnic and gender balance in academics, activities and athletics. 4. Design strategies to elicit greater student feedback regarding instruction, activities and school climate. S. Improve civility in all facets of school life including students, staff and parents. 6. Improve classroom personalization so that each reflects an atmosphere of warmth, involvement, inclusivity, purpose, and safety. School -Community Partnerships Evanston Township High School is the single most significant educational institution serving the Evanston/Skokie community. In this role the school is obligated to provide open and accessible channels of communication for parents and . the community. To this end, parent participation and input needs to be more fully incorporated into the life of the school. Strategies should be developed to enable all aspects of the community to be involved and contribute to the educational and social well-being of our students. Objectives I. Develop strategies to increase parent involvement, particularly in support of academic achievement. 2. Continue to establish business/labor advisory committees for career strands. 3. Continue to establish an array of student work -site placements for rotations and practicums aligned with the career strands. 4. Develop additional work -site placements for non -mainstreamed special education students. 5. Work with Oakton Community College to further develop specified Tech -Prep relationships. 6. Provide community -based presentations and outreach activities concerning school philosophy, programs and practices. 7. Periodically submit essays on important educational issues for publication in local newspapers. 8. Implement the community -based recommendations of the Safety Task Force, 9. Implement the staff -incentive housing program designed to serve the immediate neighborhood of ETHS. 10. Continue to work with neighborhood residents, community and business leaders, and city officials to design an economic development plan to serve the Church and Dodge area. ] 1. Implement the on -site Youth Job Center office to provide after -school and summer jobs for students. Diversity/Multiculturalism The diversity of the Evanston/Skokie community offers tremendous challenges and opportunities. Evanston Township High School must confront these challenges directly and honestly in an environment which is conducive to positive resolution of differences. In addition, the school should be dedicated to the identification of opportunities to establish greater levels of academic achievement, human understanding and cooperation. Diversity should mean a willingness to encourage and respond to the sharing of different views and perspectives. Objectives 1. Implement and monitor the initiatives adopted in the framework (long-range plan) to improve minority student achievement. -over- 2. Continue to produce minority student achievement reports to improve staff and public discussion and understanding. 3. Continue to update and review department plans for improving minority student achievement. 4. Employ staff development programs to boost staff understanding, commitment and involvement in efforts to improve minority student achievement. 5. Continue efforts to improve the district's recruitment, hiring and retention of minority staff. 6. Utilize the World of Difference student committee as an advisory group on minority student achievement. 7. Implement strategies to create and sustain a more positive and supportive peer culture. 8. Support student -led initiatives to create periodic "intensive focus" program related to minority student achievement. Academic Initiatives Administration of the school must enable teachers to provide the highest quality instruction possible. School operations should function to support the academic and social needs of students. The academic and administrative organization of the school should be designed to operate in an efficient and responsive manner. Bureaucratic encumbrances should be reduced to a minimal level. Objectives . Provide ongoing updates of the work of the School Improvement Team to staff, School Board and community. 2. Work with District 65 to complete the Draft K-12 Standards and routinely inform staff, School Boards and community of progress. 3. Continue to monitor and evaluate the homework guidelines. 4. Present a report and proposal from the Scheduling Committee to staff, School Board and community. 5. Implement and evaluate the position of CoIIege Application Specialist. 6. Evaluate the Enriched Algebra and Geometry programs. 7. Evaluate summer school academic support programs for incoming freshmen and current ETHS students, and expand summer school enrichment opportunities. 8. Design academic interventions during and after the school day to assist students in academic need. 9. Implement and support the TREE (Technology Rich Educational Environment) classrooms. 10. Complete the plan for assessing longitudinal student achievement. 11. Employ staff development activities to study and expand the repetoire of instructional strategies used by teachers. 12. Continue to study an alternative teacher evaluation system for successful, tenured teachers. 13. Integrate the Career Annex into the College/Career Center with a goal of providing post -secondary jobs for students. 14. Implement the AVID Program. 15. Develop a holistic planning model to meet students' academic and post -secondary needs. 16. Evaluate course sequence completion in Career Pathways program. 17. Develop an NCA accreditation plan. Budget/Fiscal Matters It is essential that the school district operate in a fiscally responsible manner recognizing its primary obligation to serve the academic and social needs of the students. Budgets should be developed and monitored to insure that public tax dollars are spent to provide the greatest economy possible in the context of an excellent education for students. The budget should be presented in a manner which enhances public understanding of educational programs and their related expenditures. Objectives 1. Develop a balanced budget for the 1999-2000 school year. 2. Analyze each budget component to determine possible expenditure reductions. 3. Conduct a budget analysis to determine if cost reductions can be achieved through the use of mandate waivers. 4. Implement the plan to reduce at least one health-care provider. 5. Complete the expansion of the Food Service collaborative agreement with District 65 to include all elementary schools. 6. Complete a computer hardware inventory and develop a hardware replacement plan. 7. Insure a smooth transition plan for the new Business Manager. 8. Study schoolwide copier use and recommend a more efficient plan to serve teacher needs. 9. Install new student management software. 10. Conduct a space study to plan for future instructional and facilities needs. rr a Evanston Township High School Allan Alson, Superinlendent I School Climate 1. Attendance policy evaluation 2. Flomchasc implementation and cvaluation 3. Racial !ethnic/gender balance in academies, activities, and athletics 4. Student feedback 5. improvement of civility 6. Classroom persnnalWition I School -Community Partnerships I. Increased parent involvement 2. Busincss/iabor advisory committees 3. Work site placements for rotations and practicums 4. Work site placements for non -mainstreamed special education students 5. Tech-Prcp programs with Oaklon Community College 6. Community prescntntions and outreach activities 7. Publication of educational articles in local newspapers 8. Safety Task Force recommendations 9. Staff -incentive housing program implementation 10. Economic development of Church/Dodgc area 11. Youth Job Center part-time, surnmer job office ETHS Goals & Objectives 1998-99 I Diversity/ Academic Multiculturalism Initiatives I. Implementation and monitor- 1. School Improvement Team ing of minority student achievement initiatives 2. K-12 standards 2. Minority student achievement 3. Ilomcwork guidelines follow-up reports 4. Alternative scheduling 3. Department plans for proposal minority student achievement 5. College Application Specialist 4. Staff development in minority student achievcntcnt 6. Enriched Algebra/Gcometry evaluation 5. Minority staff recruitment, hiring and retention 6. World of Difference student committee serve as advisory committee on minority student achievement 7. Strategies for positive peer culture H. Support for sludcnt-lcd MSA programs 7. Summer School curriculum 8. Academic interventions 9. TREE classrooms 10. Plan for assessing student longitudinal achievement 11. Staff development for instructional strategics 12. Alternative teacher evalua- tion system 13.Initiatives for post -secondary employment 14.AVID implementation 15.Student Planning 16.Carccr Pathways evaluation 17.NCA accreditation plan I Budget! Fiscal Matters 1. Balanced budget for'99200 2. Areas for budget cost cutting 3. Mandate waiver analysis 4. Health-care cost reductions 5. Food Service program with District 65 6. Computer inventory and hardware replacement plan 7. Business Mannger transition 8. Copier study 9. Installation of new student management software 10. Space study: Instruction & facilities January 26, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:55 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Gilford answered present. Ms. Colleton arrived at 7:00 p.m. and Mr. Miller at 7:40 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:56 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Lurie moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:55 p.m. Reception Honorina Westinahouse SemffinalisM Dr. Alson welcomed the Westinghouse Semifinalists and their families and introduced Dr. Buchanan, chairperson of the Science Department. Dr. Buchanan thanked advisor Robert Horton for his commitment over the years to this project. Mr. Horton introduced the students, Justin Vandenbroucke, Silas Moxie and Grant Kristofek, and asked each to briefly describe their project. The Board presented to each student the Award of Excellence Pin. There was a fifteen minute break to congratulate the semifinalists and their parents. Ms.Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of January 12, 1998. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Tisdahl moved approval of the bills for the period January 8, 1998 through January 8, 1998 in the amount of three hundred eighty-five thousand, five hundred eighty-five dollars and sixteen cents ($385,585.16). Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. ••1 • . u• i. 11I .. Mr. Miller moved that the Board approve the Treasurer's Reports for November and December of 1997. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion approved. Comments from the Public - Alderman Joe Kent made comments to the Board related to the ETHS Housing Proposal. Dr. Alson stated that the intent of the Housing Proposal is to stabilize the neighborhood by bringing ETHS staff into the area as homeowners. Dr. Alson Introduced Leony Tavis-Scott, and Charles Bornarth of First National Bank of Chicago, Matte Amaker, Barbara Zimmer and Willie Miller who all worked on the development of this proposal. Some Program Guidelines: 174% reduction in rate for first time home buyers (first time In the target area) No Income limit Sales Price cap: $160,000 for 1-2 units $200,000 for 3-4 units ETHS full time employee for at least one year, or ETHS part-time employee for at least three years North Shore Channel on the west, north to Green Bay, As bury Street south to Green leaf, west to the Channel. Concern was raised about the price cap of $160,000. Ms. Tavis-Scott indicated that First Chicago is flexible about the amount. Dr. Alson stated that there must be an annual market reevaluation of the target area to determine if amounts should be changed. Mr. Furman made the motion that the Board approve the program allowing First Chicago to set the dollar amount at its discretion and form a committee to negotiate the boundaries. There was no second to the motion. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the ETHS Housing Proposal as submitted and revisit the issue of sales price cap. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. Three members voted aye (Lurie, Gilford and Miller); two abstained (Tisdahl and Furman) and one nay (Colleton). Motion approved. Mr. Gilford stated that he is very excited about this first step in an attempt to stabilize the area around the high school. The program guidelines are not etched in stone; we will be glad to make adjustments. Consent Agenda Mr. Miller moved that the Board approve the Consent Agenda which included: Personnel Agenda Appointments to Staff - Evening High School Appointments to Staff - Substitute Cadre Change in Status - Educational Request for Maternity Leave fop Return from Maternity Leave Resignations Addendum Added Duties - Certificated Request for Extension of Maternity Leave - Certificated Resignation - Substitute Cadre Release - Classified Staff Approval of Business Manager to Prepare 1998.99 Budget Budget Amendments July - December 1997 Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gllford votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. The Superintendent's Report - The superintendent reported on awards received by students and staff, upcoming activities, recent news coverage and a recent gift of over $300,000 to establish a memorial scholarship from the estate of Horace and Dorothy Johnson. Comments from the Public - Corrie Wallace spoke on behalf of the School Improvement Team regarding the Homebase Proposal. Margarita Matlis and Jonathan Perman commented on the option of having Dr. Alson serve as the superintendent for Districts 202 and 65. Bennett Johnson discussed his view on the Joint Superintendency and the Housing Proposal. Pollino the Board/Committee Reports - Ms. Tisdahl reminded everyone of the ED-RED annual dinner. The Task Force on Student Involvement in Activities met. They suggest that we provide school calendars to middle school students as well as a pass to admit them to activities; in order to get students involved in activities as soon as possible. Ms. Honshu stated that Mr. Hobson has invited District 65 orchestra students to play with ETHS. Mr. Miller indicated that the Park School Committee met. Park School is having trouble finding jobs for all of their graduates. They are handling more students with multiple problems. Ms. Colleton read a prepared statement, indicating that she is not in support of distributing condoms at ETHS and her distress about the administration's apparent sponsorship of the contraception initiative. Ms. Lurie explained that one of the conditions of accepting the grant for the School Based Health Center was that we hold a conversation to determine how the community feels about the issue of condom distribution. Mr. Gilford reported on the City/School Liaison Committee meeting. Mr. Edgecombe reported that 1,095 students were enrolled in the 1997 Summer School. Of the 68 teachers, 45 were ETHS faculty members. Unfortunately, the program ran at a deficit of $82,123. Jill Korshak was available to answer questions related to the STAE program. Last year 122 students were invited to participate in STAE and 87 enrolled in the Summer Program. Summer Intensive Coordinator Jackie Brown indicated that there was an increase in discipline problems. Board questions focused on the STAE Program. Planning Update for Summer School 1998 Summer school staff worked with department chairs to develop courses which are experimental and/or which provide enrichment. As a result five new courses will be offered in 1998. In addition, Mr. Edgecombe and Ms. Martin have worked with District 65 to develop two targeted courses for incoming freshmen. No credit will be offered for any athletic camp courses. Gun Ordinance Mr. Gilford indicated that this issue was discussed at the City/School Liaison meeting and the Boards concerns had been passed on to Alderman Moran. The following policies were submitted to the Board for information and will be voted on at the February 9 meeting: Tobacco Use Prohibited - 420-2 Tobacco Use Prohibited - 825-9 Tobacco Use Prohibited - 980-1 Graduation Requirements 720 Final Grade 725-1.5 There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms.Lurie and seconded by Ms. Tisdahl the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on February 9, 1998. January 12, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 5:55 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, and Tisdahl answered present. Miller and Colleton arrived at 6:10 p.m. and Gilford arrived at 7:00 p.m. At 5:56 p.m., under Section 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. At 6:50 p.m. Walter Carlson, Rosie Rees, John Chatz, Lisa Kupferberg, Terri Shepard and Donald Tarkington, District 65 Board of Education members joined the meeting. At 8:35 p.m. the District 65 Board left the meeting. The Board returned to open session at 8:45 p.m. There were no comments from the public. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting of December 8, 1997. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period December 5, 1997 through December 19, 1997 in the amount of six hundred ninety-five thousand, eight hundred eighty dollars and twenty-four cents ($695,880.24). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved approval of the consent agenda which included: • Personnel Agenda Professional - Certificated • Appointment to Staff • Change in Status - Educational Classified Staff • Teacher Aide Appointment to Staff • Teacher Aide Increase in Hours • Secretarial - Appointment to Staff • Engineer - Release • Special Staff Retirement • Special Staff Suspensions • Safety - Appointment to Staff •Maintenance of Generators -Summer School Registration Fees Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roil call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. At 9:00 p.m., Mr. Miller moved that under section 2C(i) of the School Code the Board recess to closed session. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. The Board returned to open session at 10:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Lurie and seconded by Ms. Tisdahl the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on January 26, 1998. February 9, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:50 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Tisdahl and Ms. Mullins answered present. Ms. Colleton arrived at 7:15 p.m. and Mr. Gllford at 7:20 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:51 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Mullins moved that the Board close the meeting. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Tisdahl and Mullins voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:20 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Ms.Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes, as amended, of the regular Board of Education meeting of January 26, 1998. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Tisdahl moved approval of the bills for the period January 9, 1998 through January 30, 1998 in the amount of six hundred thirty-nine thousand, one hundred dollars and seventy-one cents ($639,100.71). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gifford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Suaerintendent's Reoort - The superintendent reported on awards received by students, staff and Board members, and upcoming activities. Comments from the Public - Mr. Carl Brownell, TC President, reported the results of a TC Survey related to the joint superintendency. Ms. Irene Wood, parent of students in both districts, addressed the Board on the joint superintendency. PQlling the Board - Ms. Tisdahl reminded Board members that the ED RED Legislative dinner will be on February 19. She complimented Dr. Cooper on the recent K-12 Standards meeting. Mr. Furman was proud to be at the Family Focus dinner where the Colletons were honored. Joint Suoerintendencv Discussion. - Mr. Gifford explained the process to determine if a joint superintendency would benefit Evanston. He asked the Board to not discuss Dr. Alson personally. He also wanted it to be clear that we are not speaking for District 65. The discussion began with Dr. Alson responding to questions posed by Board members and concluded with a general discussion between Dr. Alson and the Board. Some of the questions dealt with issues of time management; parent and student access to Dr. Alson; Board meeting organization; possibility of consolidation; legality of the joint superintendency; financial impact; new positions; duplication of services and evaluation of the new structure. Board members expressed their personal opinions on the matter. Concern was expressed at the lack of public comments on this Issue. Board members would like to know how the community feels about the possibility of a joint superintendency. Textbook Adootion/Deletion Pr000salq - Board questions centered around the readability levels of proposed texts and the rising cost of textbooks. A discussion followed regarding the impact of the new texts on classroom instruction. Department chairs were available to answer questions. Consent Agenda Ms. Lurie moved that approval of policies be added to the consent agenda. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board approve the Consent Agenda which included: Personnel Agenda Professional - Certificated Appointments to Staff - New Teacher, Substitute Cadre Evening High School, Athletic and Extra -curricular Change in Status - Additional Class, Overload Request for Leave of Absence Resignation Classified Staff Special Staff Resignation Addendum Added Duties -Overload Resignation - Classified Staff - Secretarial Approval of Audit Firm - FY 98 Appointment of William F. Gurrie & Co., Litd., Certified Public Accountants, as the firm to complete the annual financial audit for Fiscal Year 1998, for a fee of $19,910. Approval of Policies: Tobacco Use Prohibited - 420-2 Tobacco Use Prohibited - 825-9 Tobacco Use Prohibited - 980-1 Final Grade 725-1.5 Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms.Colleton and seconded by Mr. Furman the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on March 9, 1998. February 23, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:50 p.m. In room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Gilford answered present. Mr. Miller arrived at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:51 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Mullins moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Mullins, Colleton, Furman, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:00 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Ms.Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 1998. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Mullins moved approval of the bills for the period February 5, 1998 through February 13, 1998 in the amount of four hundred twenty-one thousand, eight hundred fifty-three dollars and sixty-eight cents ($421,853.68). Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for January 1998. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Superintendent's Report - The superintendent reported on awards received by students, staff and Board members, a Goals 2000 grant, and upcoming and past activities. Polling the Bo rid - The Joint Legislative Task Force will host a meeting with legislators on March 8 at the Evanston Library. Ms. Henoch informed the Board that Student Council now requires all students running for office to attend at least one School Board meeting. The League of Women Voters' Annual Dinner will be held on March 8. The School Improvement Team discussed the Joint Superintendency at a recent meeting. The School Based Health Center has held two holding community conversations on the issue of whether contraceptive services should be available to students with parental permission. ESANDE was wonderful. Comments from the Public_- The following people addressed the Board: Anny Heydemann - Joint Superintendency and Homebase Monica Groves - Homebase Carl Brownell - Joint Superintendency Wanda Reed - proposal regarding students Judith Treadway - Joint Superintendency Dan Berkenstock - Homebase and Joint Superintendency Lisa Oberman - Homebase the Board unanimously agreed to change the agenda and discuss the Homebase item before the information concerning the Joint Superintendency, Homebase The final report of the Homebase Implementation Committee was presented. The recommendations take into account the considerable feedback that was given by faculty and students since the release of the Interim Report on October 27, 1997. Homebase Coordinators Gay Berardi and Bob Roth were available to answer questions. Board questions dealt with evaluation of the program; curriculum topics; student and faculty support; attendance Issues; duties of facilitators; duties of counselors, social workers etc; C-days; early -bird classes; and teacher schedules. Homebase will be an action item at the March 9, 1998 meeting. Joint Superintendencv Dr. Alson informed the Board about the various meetings that have been held throughout the community to discuss the Joint Superintendency. He has heard concern over current initiatives (Cluster, MSA, Career Pathways), and indicated that all of these initiatives will be continued. The search process was discussed. Both school districts consulted with attorneys, the State Board of Education and the Illinois Association of School Administrators prior to embarking on the process. Ms. Mullins reminded everyone that one of the main responsibilities of a school board, which is elected by the public, is to hire a superintendent. The selection of a superintendent is not done by public referenda. There is no set process for the selection. The current public discussions surrounding Dr. Alson and the proposed joint superintendency are more open that any previous superintendent search. Other areas discusses were consolidation; the benefits to the two districts of a joint superintendency; issues Dr. Alson plans to address the first year; selection of a high school principal; and the time line for a decision. Stipend Committee Report The Board thanked the Stipend Committee for the excellent report. Positions that are taken off the stipend schedule or lowered in category will be frozen at the current salary for persons continuing in the position. Any new person filling a position will be compensated at the new recommended level. This will be an action item at the next meeting Kathy Miehls reported on the activities of the Alumni Association. Currently 1,665 alumni have become active members. The following projects are all active: ETHS Authors' Bookshelf Adopt -a -Student Reunion Guide Book The K.I.T. (Keep in Touch) Newsletter Alumni Association Scholarships Winter Open House ETHS Dialogue Series Alumni Web Page Alumni Hall of Fame Future plans include a drive to obtain more "active" members and the establishment of an endowment program to attract tax-exempt donations. Board members commended Kathy Miehls for the excellent report. They were delighted with the progress of the association. M• , Mr. Furman made the motion that the Board of Education adopt thirty-eight texts, workbooks, and supplemental texts as described in the report in the amount of $183,063.95 and approve the deletion of the twenty-seven texts listed in the report. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahi and Gifford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board of Education approve the following resolution: JOINT RESOLUTION FOR EQUITABLE STATE FUNDING OF EVANSTON/SKOKIE SCHOOLS We the Boards of Education of Districts 65 and 202, the Evanston City Council, the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, and the Evanston Township High School Student Council do hereby submit the following resolution: House Bill 452 (HB 452) contains a one year hold harmless provision which freezes State support of District 65 and District 202 at the 1997-98 level. Taxpayers in Evanston and Skokie are paying 92% of the cost of funding Evanston Township High School (ETHS) and 80% of the cost of funding District 65 schools. The possibility of reducing State support of Evanston/Skokie schools while increasing the taxes paid by Evanston/Skokie residents calls for immediate redress. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to propose, support and pass a permanent hold harmless provision which increases with the CPI. The continued deficiencies In the State's share of special education funding create hardship for District 65 and District 202. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to draft legislation to end the practice of the proration of special education categoricals. Further, we encourage you to increase the personnel reimbursement from $8,000 to at least $9,300 and to Increase the amount for extraordinary claims students from $2,000 to at least $2,500 over a two year period. Under HB 452 the State of Illinois continues to allocate poverty funds using the inaccurate and discredited Title I numbers. 29.5% of ETHS students and 36% of District 65 students receive free or reduced lunch. Therefore, we encourage you to use the free or reduced lunch numbers which present an accurate picture of poverty in our community. Please make the money allocated for Illinois' children suffering from the effects of poverty available to Evanston/Skokie students. HB 452 contains many examples of loss of local control. Please propose, support and pass legislation to remedy this. Locally elected school boards are more responsive to the needs of Evanston/Skokie students than the State Board of Education or the Illinois State Legislature. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Consent Agenda Ms. Coiieton moved that the Board approve the Consent Agenda which included: Personnel Agenda Professional - Certificated Appointments to Staff Added Duties - Overload Classified Staff Change of Duties Addendum: Certificated Appointments to Staff - Athletics Resignation - Athletics Classified Staff Resignation - Custodian *Bond consultant - 1998 Fire Prevention & Safety Bond Issue contract with Banc One Capital Corporation to act as our financial advisor for the 1998 Life Safety Bond Issue in the amount of $7000 and authorize the Business Manager, in cooperation with Banc One, to select the professional services and pay necessary fees for related professional services. Following is an estimated list: Moody's Rating Service $4,000 Chapman & Cutler Bond Counsel $ 3,400 Bond Note Printing Company - $850 Bond Registrar & Paying Agent $ 3,600 School Treasurer's Bond - $2,500 Seconded by Ms. Tisdahl. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays, none. Motion carried. At 10:30 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roil call Lurie, Mullins, Colleton, Miller, Furman, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 11:20 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Mr. Furman and seconded by Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 11:21 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on March 23, 1998. March 9, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Gilford answered present. Ms. Mullins arrived at 7:10 p.m. and Mr. Miller arrived at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Aison, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Lurie moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Furman, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:20 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Dr. Alson and Mr. Furman left the meeting at 7:40 p.m. in order to make a statement at the District 65 Board of Education meeting, they returned at 8:55 p.m. Ms.Mullins moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 23, 1998 and the Finance meeting of February 25, 1998. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period February 19, 1998 through February 27, 1998 in the amount of four hundred ninety-six thousand, five hundred ninety-four dollars and seventy-three cents ($496,594.73). Ms. Tisdahi seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Due to the absence of Dr. Alson the order of the agenda was modified. RDgino the Bow - The Joint Legislative Task Force meeting with legislators was held on March 8. Ms. Henoch informed the Board that Student Council approved the Joint Resolution for Equitable State Funding of Evanston/Skokie Schools. She voiced complaints from fellow students related to the fact that school was not closed on March 8 in light of weather conditions. Student Council is planning a Minority Student Achievement Week. Mr. Miller invited everyone to attend the Homeowner kick-off presentation scheduled for March 10. Related to the subject of closing school, Ms. Mullins stated that a number of years ago another superintendent almost lost his job over a questionable closing of school. Ms. Colleton thought that the play Hamlet was fabulous. Ms. Lurie attended the League of Women Voters Annual Dinner and enjoyed the historical perspective of desegregation in Evanston schools. Mr. Gilford attended Briilianteen, it was terrific. Comments fcomthe Public - Jeremy Males stated his feelings regarding the public meetings held by the School -Based Health Center to discuss condom distribution. Janice Jones informed the Board that Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Is donating 50 books on Black history, African American issues, and women's studies to ETHS to celebrate the chapter's 50th anniversary. Margarita Matlis arrived later in the evening and was permitted to make comments at that time. She is disappointed that Dr. Alson declined the position of joint superintendent. Ms. Lurie moved that Homebase Recommendations and Joint Superintendency be moved from the action agenda to information. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Homebase: Mr. Gilford stated that negotiations related to Homebase compensation are in progress and moving forward. However, all parties have agreed that they are not ready to vote on the Homebase Recommendations at this point. The committee will meet again prior to the next School Board meeting and they are hopeful they will be ready to vote at that time. Mr. Gilford emphasized that this delay should not be interpreted as a lack of Interest in the program. Consent Aaenda Mr. Miller moved that the Board approve the Consent Agenda which Included: -Stipend Committee Recommendations -Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust April 20-23, 1998 *Personnel Agenda Professional - Certificated Appointments to Staff, Coaching Request for Leave of Absence Request Sabbatical Leave Resignation Classified Staff Resignation - Department of Safety Addendum: Professional - Certificated Request for Maternity Leave Resignation Suspension Without Pay Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie read into the record the following resolution: Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust April 20-23, 1998 Whereas, from 1933 to 1945, six million Jews were murdered in the Nazi Holocaust as part of a systematic program of genocide, and millions of other people perished as victims of Nazism; Whereas, the students and staff of Evanston Township High School should always remember the atrocities committed by the Nazis, so that such horrors are never repeated; Whereas, the community of ETHS should continually dedicated itself to the principle of equal justice for all people, remain eternally vigilant against all tyrants, and recognize that bigotry provides a breeding ground for tyranny to flourish; Whereas, 27 Nissan by the Hebrew Calendar or April 23, 1998, has been designated internationally as Yom HaShoah VeHgvurah, it is appropriate for us to join the commemoration: Therefore, we, the School Board of District 202, proclaim that, in memory of the victims of the Holocaust, and in the hope that we will always strive to overcome prejudice and inhumanity through vigilance, education, and resistance, proclaim that April 20-23, 1998, be hereby designated at Evanston Township High School as the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust. Superintendent's Report - The superintendent reported on awards received by students, staff and Board members, and upcoming and past activities. He also informed the Board that, due to loss of electricity in many of their schools, District 65 will be closed on March 10. Dr. Alson also asked Board members to call him with agenda items for the upcoming City/School Liaison Committee meeting. Joint Suoerintendency Dr. Alson declined the opportunity to serve as the joint superintendent for Districts 65 and 202. He thanked both school boards, staff and the community for the large outpouring of support he received. Following is a letter Dr. Alson sent to the staff on March 10 which summarizes his comments to the Board: As most of you probably know, Monday night 1 spoke at both the District 65 and ETHS school board meetings and respectfully declined the opportunity to assume the position of the joint superintendent of the two Evanston/Skokie school districts. 1 thanked the members of both school boards for providing their support, commitment, and hard work in their discussions with the public, with one another, and with me. In addition, I am grateful to the faculty and staff of both school districts and to many members of the community for their input and outpouring of support. This was the most difficult decision of my professional life. There was no single Issue which led me to decline this opportunity. Neither the concerns raised by community nor by the staff of either district were decisive issues in their own right. Also, this decision was not related to the workings of either school board. My family was unwavering in their support throughout this process. However, 1 was concerned that political and structural distractions might hamper the development and implementation of a pre-K 12 educational agenda, particularly regarding minority student achievement. I also believe the scope of the job would not have allowed me to maintain my own standards of excellence. There has been a great deal of learning from this unique experience, not only by me but by the two school boards. This conversation placed a focus on the imperative to forge a pre -kindergarten through twelfth grade agenda that meets the needs of all students. The two boards have pledged to continue to promote this agenda by having the board officers and the superintendents meet on a regular basis to address issues such as K 12 learning standards, minority student achievement, technology, inclusivity for bilingual and special education students, and joint purchasing. I have offered my services to the District 65 school board to assist in their search for a new superintendent. If desired, i will meet with candidates to express my very positive views on education and the community of Evanston. I look forward to working with the new District 65 superintendent as we build a strong learning community for our students. Foundation Mfg At 9:05 p.m., Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education recess for the purpose of holding an ETHS Foundation meeting. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. At 9:20 p.m. Mr. Gilford declared the end of the recess. Pr000sed Charitable Foundation for School -Based Health Cell Mr. Edgecombe informed the Board that the School -Based Health Center would like permission to seek 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service. This is the third year of our grant and we will receive reimbursement for 33% of operational costs. Next year the reimbursement rate will drop to 10%. Because of the decrease in grant dollars the Advisory Board and members of the partnership have been discussing strategies for the long-term financial support of the Health Center. One strategy is to seek funding from foundations which support programs dealing with adolescent health. Obtaining 501(c)(3) status is generally a prerequisite for foundation funding. Mr. Hodgman, a tax attorney with Schiff Hardin & Waite has indicated willingness to complete the necessary legal documents on a pro-bono basis. The Board gave Mr. Fdgecombe permission to investigate this matter. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Mr. Furman and seconded by Ms. Lurie the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on March 23, 1998. March 23, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m, in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Miller answered present. Mr. Furman arrived at 6:55 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(2), 2C(11) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Mullins moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Miller voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:00 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 1998. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Mullins moved approval of the bills for the period March 5, 1998 through March 13, 1998 in the amount of three hundred fifty thousand, one hundred forty-four hundred dollars and fifty-three cents ($350,144.53). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, and Tisdahl answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of February 1998. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Superintendent's Report, - The superintendent reported on awards received by students and staff, and upcoming activities. Polling the Bow - Board members Tisdahl, Mullins and Lurie commended students who spoke at the Health Center Advisory Board public sessions and their high level of civility and complimented Mr. Edgecombe for conducting a fair meeting. Ms. Tisdahl reported on Ed -Red activity. Ms. Henoch expressed concern that enrollment in German is dropping. She invited Board members to a party in celebration of the completion of a Biology AP sleep study conducted with Northwestern researchers. Ms. Mullins expressed concern regarding adult behavior at the Health Center Advisory Board meeting. Ms. Colleton informed the Board that Eamon Kelly was named State Governor at the State Youth and Government Program. She noted the article in the Review about Ms. Garth and mentioned the assembly at which Ms. Garth spoke to students on abstinence. Ms. Colleton did not approve of the format of the Health Center Advisory Board meeting. Ms. Lurie enjoyed the Choral Concert and thought the K-12 standards session she attended was interesting. Comments from the Publig - Jeremy Males stated his feelings regarding the public meetings held by the School -Based Health Center to discuss condom distribution. Junad Rizki expressed his disapproval of distribution of contraceptives at the School - Based Health Center. Carl Brownell stated that teachers appreciate the willingness of Board members to commit the extra funds to Homebase. Homebase The Negotiations Committee reached an agreement on the incentives to be offered to Homebase facilitators. However, on the recommendation of business officials and with approval of Mr. Brownell, the incentives were slightly changed. Two options for monetary payment were eliminated because they would provide little benefit for teachers and would be extremely time consuming to monitor. After a discussion, Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Homebase proposal which included the following incentives: -Release from duty assignment for the year or -A non -indexed monetary payment of $1150 to be paid to Homebase facilitators In one of the following ways: • Via the regular payroll • By reimbursement for tuition payments Mr. Furman seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board approve the amended Personnel Agenda and addendum which included: Professional Staff - Certificated 1. Coaching Appointment 2. Coaching Resignation Classified Staff 1. Food Service Resignation Addendum Athletic Resignation Appointment to Staff, Engineer Intern Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Dr. Alson explained that the Study Table was developed when the GPA for eligibility in athletic and extra -curricular activities was increased from 1.7 to 2.0. The Study Table is designed to assist students in improving classroom performance when grades fall below a C. Ms. Arma Branch -Hill, Academic Advisor, was available to report and answer questions. Ms. Hill indicated that she does not get support from all coaches and spends a great deal of time tracking down students. Dr. Alson will direct Mr. Bilsky and the athletic directors to make sure coaches send students to the Study Table. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Mr. Miller and seconded by Ms. Colleton the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on April 13. 1998. April 13, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:50 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gllford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Mullins, Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Gilford answered present. Mr. Furman and Ms. Colleton arrived at 6:55 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Lelbforth, Business Manager, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, arrived at 7:15 p.m. At 6:51 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(11) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Mullins moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Ms. Patricia Whitten, attorney for ETHS, joined the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Carl Palmer, teacher, Steven Komie, attorney and Pam Baumgartner, TC Grievance Chairperson, joined the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Board returned to open session at 8:00 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Dr. Alson introduced Ken Lewandowski, coach of the Chess team. Mr. Lewandowski introduced the members of the team which placed first in the state. The members are: Florin Felecan, Matt Thomas, Ben Allen, T. Matt Pullin, Jason Doty, Ben Schwartz, David Summerhays, Dan Stein, and WooJae Sung. The Board congratulated each team member and and presented them with an achievement pin. Police Chief Frank Kaminski and Officer Carl Fowler presented ETHS with a plaque recognizing the official partnership between ETHS and the Evanston Police Department. Chief Kaminski stated that he is proud of the strong partnership which has developed between the school and police department through the work of the Safety Task Force and with the presence of Officer Fowler in the building. Dr. Alson accepted the plaque and indicated that we will display it with pride. Mr. Gilford stated that if anyone signed up to make a comment to the Board on behalf of Mr. Carl Palmer they could do so before the Personnel vote. Barbara Gardner, Sally Hunt, and Ron Pedelty spoke on behalf of Mr. Palmer. Carl Palmer thanked those present for their support and claimed his innocence. At 8:45 p.m., under Section 2C(1) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Gilford moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:55 p.m. Ms. Lurie made the motion that the Board approve the Personnel agenda and addendum for the period of April 3 through April 13, 1998 which included: Professional Staff - Certificated A. Resolution Authorizing Release of Part -Year, Part -Time Non -Tenured Teachers B. Resolution Authorizing Release of First -Year Non -Tenured Teachers C. Resolution Authorizing Re -Appointment of Part -Time Non -Tenured Teachers D. Resolution Authorizing Re -Hire of a Part-time Non -Tenured Teacher as a Full -Time Teacher E. Resolution Authorizing Re -Appointment of First -Year Non -Tenured Teachers F. Notice of Extension of Probation for a Second -Year Non -Tenured Teacher G. Resolution Authorizing The Granting of Tenure H. Resignation Classified Staff A. Custodial Appointments B. Support Staff Appointment Addendum Professional Staff Certificated A. Added Duties B. Leave of Absence Non -Certificated Staff - Teacher Aide A. Resignation Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Dr. Alson congratulated the teachers on receiving tenure and introduced the supervisors who then introduced the tenured teachers. The following introductions were made: Vernon Clark introduced Alana Amaker; Susan Johnson introduced Jennifer Baker and Leslie Wenzel; Bill Branch introduced Linda Hakanen, Kelly McKee and Nicole Parker; Carol Lounsbury introduced Winston Rose and Bonnie Camenisch introduced Tom Sollers. The Board congratulated the teachers. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 23, 1998 and the Finance meeting of March 24, 1998 as amended. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Tisdahl moved approval of the bills for the period March 19, 1998 through March 27, 1998 in the amount of six hundred twenty-four thousand, two dollars and seventy- two cents ($624,002.72). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. B rintendent's Re= - The superintendent reported on awards received by students and staff, and upcoming activities. Polling the Board - Mr. Gilford reported that, for the second year, ETHS is one of 10 schools chosen to participate in the State Dance Festival held at Stevenson High School. Comments from the Pub Jeremy Males expressed his view of the importance of positive male role models. Judy Steinbrecher, addressed distribution of contraceptives. Joyce Rambert, spoke on behalf of Carl Palmer, the need for a dress code and the problem of not enforcing the pjM regulation that students not be allowed to eat in class. Jerry Klinkner, discussed distribution of contraceptives. Junad Riske related his concerns regarding birth control at the Health Clinic. Justin Schoolmaster suggested moving the requirement to take a Health course to the freshman year to enable students to receive information related to abstinence as early as possible. Mr. Lelbforth requested that the following item be removed from the consent agenda and be voted on separately: Adopt Resolution to Establish the Public Hearing Date- 1998 Fire Prevention and Safety Bond Mr. Furman requested that the following item be removed from the consent agenda for the purpose of discussion: Revision Permitted Investments Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the amended Consent agenda which included: *Resolution Establishing Regular Meeting Dates and Place (see attached) •Resolution Authorizing School Treasurer to Sell Securities Be It Resolved, that the School Treasurer, Gerald W. Leibforth is hereby authorized to sell, assign and endorse for transfer, certificates representing stocks, bonds, or other securities now registered or hereafter registered in the name of Evanston Township High School District #202. -IASB Unemployment Loss Control Program Approval of renewal of membership in the Illinois Association of School Boards' Unemployment Claims Control Program for 1998-99 and direct the Business Manager to pay the control fee of $1009.40. *IHSA Membership Approval to renew membership in the Illinois High School Association for 1998- 99, by approving a dues payment of $25 and directing the Board Secretary to sign and sumbit the document containing the certifications. *Telecommunication Wiring and Phone System Award a Telecommunications contract to Advanced Telecommunications Inc. of Naperville, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $819,033 plus a 10% contingency for adds and changes, which Is typical of a project of this size. -Telecommunication Equipment Award a contract for Telecommunication Equipment to RMS of Buffalo Grove, Illinois the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $200,177.40. *Washroom Partitions Award the contract for Washroom Partitions to Ramrod Distributors of Wood Dale, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $118,976.00 including alternates #1 ($7,800) and #2 ($3,907). -Landscaping Award a one year contract for Landscaping to Turf Care Landscaping, Inc. of Evanston, Illinois the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total base bid of $68,000. General Work 1998 Award the contract for General Work to Continental Construction Co. of Evanston, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total base bid of $117,000. Door Replacement 1998 Award the contract for Door Replacement to Mertes Contracting Corporation of Chicago, Illinois the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total base bid of $132,860. *Pool Lighting Award the contract for Pool Lighting to Shaw Electric Company of Chicago, Illinois the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total base bid of $38,780. *Lockers Award the contract for Lockers to Interior Steel Products Company of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total base bid of $33,500. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Colleton, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Adopt Resolution to Estgblish_the Public Hearing Date - 1998 dire Prevention Safety Bond - Mr. Leibforth read the resolution into the record (see attachment). Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board adopt the resolution to establish the public hearing date for the 1998 Fire Prevention & Safety Bond. Ms. Colleton seconded the resolution. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Colleton, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Revision Permitted. Investments - Mr. Furman expressed concern about revising the Investment Policy to permit investments in the Insured Commercial Paper Program. At this point the spread between CD and commercial paper rates is .05%. Since there is a remote possibility of losing principal, the Board decided not to consider this request at this time. However, if the spread between CD and commercial paper interest rates increases, the Business Manager can once again bring this recommendation to the Board. Ms. Colleton thanked Mr. Dellorto for overseeing the planting of the blue and orange flowers in front of the school. They took fantastic, Proposed School Calendars for 1998-99. 1999-2000 and 2000.01 - Mr. Edgecombe presented the calendars and asked for question. Ms. Henoch questioned splitting the exam days over a weekend. She is concerned that attendance might be low following a weekend. Mr. Gilford asked if Institute Days are coordinated with District 65. Mr. Edgecombe indicated that Institute Days are not among the days coordinated between the districts. For ETHS, Institute Days usually follow Parent/Teacher Conferences. The calendars will be an Action Item at the next meeting. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Ms. Lurie the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on April 27, 1998. April 27, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Furman, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Tisdahl answered present. Ms. Colleton arrived at 6:50 p.m. and Mr. Gilford at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(1), 2C(11) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Mullins moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:20 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Dr. Alson introduced Doug Halsted, coach of the JETS team. Dr. Halsted introduced the members of the team which placed first in the state. The Board congratulated each team member and and presented them with an achievement pin. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Special meeting of April 2, 1998, the Regular meeting of April 13, 1998 and the Finance meeting of April 21, 1998 as amended. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were passed to the Board. Ms. Colleton moved approval of the bills for the period April 2, 1998 through April 16, 1998 in the amount of three hundred sixty-eight thousand, three hundred fifty-six dollars and seventy cents ($368,356.70). Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none; Ms. Mullins was out of the room. Motion carried. SUaerintendent's rleDort - The superintendent reported on awards received by students and staff, and upcoming activities. Pollina the Board - Ms. Tisdahl reported that ED-RED is working hard, she would like e-mail addresses for Board members who want to receive information. Kim Henoch encouraged Board members and administrators to attend the Aquettes show. Ms. Mullins reported that she is a member of a citywide day care committee looking at day care needs in the community. Ms. Mullins, Ms. Lurie and Ms. Colleton praised the luncheon honoring Mr. Horton, it was a moving experience and they were impressed with the caliber of ETHS graduates. Ms. Lurie said that the Jazz concert was fantastic. Comments from the Public - The following people addressed the Board with their opinion related to reproductive health services: Victor Van Konegan, Martin McCorkle, Father Oldershaw and Tom Suk. The following people expressed concern that German I will not be offered next year: Hal Shanafield, Pat Schmidt, Mary Beth Jorgensen, Judith Rohana, Ginni Brackett, Sophie Herbert -Fort, Bernadette Fort, Sara Schastok and Richard Green. Terrence Bossel and Kerene Tayloe Informed the Board of the minority student achievement activities planned by Student Council for the week. Ms. Colleton would like to see an African language offered in our curriculum. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which Included: -Personnel Agenda Professional Staff - Certificated Requests for part-time status Resignation Addendum Professional Staff - Certificated Appointment to Staff Extra -curricular Appointment Acceptance of 1998 Life Safety Treasurer's Bond, S130044476, Business Manager shall pay the premium of $807. to Gallagher -Great Lakes, Inc. Approval Amended Calendar for 1997-98 -Approval Proposed School Calendars for 1998-99, 1999-2000, and 2000-01 -Award Contract to Rebuild the Greenhouse to Chicago Commercial Construction of Elk Grove, III the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total base bid of $128,492 and alternates number three totaling $1,800. and five totaling $2,692. -Award Contract for Masonry Repairs to Peter Maneyski of Chicago, ill the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $34,200. -Award Contract for Mechanical Work for 1998 AMS Mechanical Systems of Burr Ridge, III the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $250,999. -Award Contract for Science Case Work to Lowery McDonnell of Bensenville, III the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $38,200. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none; Ms. Colleton was out of the room. Motion carried. At 10:15 p.m. Mr. Miller moved that the regular meeting be recessed to hold a hearing to receive public comments on the proposal to sell $1,692,000 School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none; Ms. Colleton was out of the room. Motion carried. The purpose of the Safety Bonds is to conform the existing facilities of the District that house students to the building code promulgated by the State Board of Education of the State of Illinois, by altering, reconstructing and repairing said facilities and having equipment purchased and installed therein. All persons desiring to be heard will have an opportunity to present written and oral testimony. The Bonds are being sold to fund Life Safety Amendment #42. These projects are required to be completed as approved and ordered by the State Superintendent of Schools and the Suburban Cook County Regional Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Gilford asked for comments from the Board, there were none. He asked if there were any written or oral comments from the public, there were none. All persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to present oral and written testimony. At 10: 20 p.m. Mr. Furman moved that the hearing be closed. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Returned to the Regular meeting at 10:21 p.m. Summer Curriculum Pro o, osal5 Dr. Cooper presented the Summer Curriculum Proposals recommended for this year. These proposals have been approved by the Curriculum Forum and Curriculum Council. Included are both curriculum development and school improvement proposals. Dr. Cooper explained the priorities and processes for summer work. Chairpersons were available to answer questions about specific projects. This year the amount requested has increased to $75,800. Following a discussion the Board agreed to contact Dr. Cooper with any questions prior to the next meeting. Chairpersons will not be expected to attend the meeting. Lannina for Joint Board Meeting with District 65 Laura Cooper and Debbie Hill (District 65 Curriculum Director) will propose dates for a joint meeting and topics to be discussed. Mr. Gilford and Mr. Carlson would like to have a joint meeting this school year. Mr. Gilford would like this to be a time of dialogue between members of the two boards rather than presentations. The following topics were suggested: Reading difference, Standards, Testing, and Expectations. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Furman the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on May 11, 1998. May 11, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Furman, Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Gilford answered present. Ms. Colleton and Mr. Miller arrived at 6:50 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(9) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Mullins moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:40 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 27, 1998. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were passed to the Board. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period April 24, 1998 through May 1, 1998 in the amount of seven hundred twenty-one thousand, nine hundred eighty-two dollars and eighty-seven cents ($721,982.87). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Ms. Mullins moved approval of the Treasurer's Report of March 1998. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Superintendent's Report - The superintendent reported on awards received by students and staff, and upcoming activities. Polling the Board - Ms. Tisdahl stated that the Aquettes show was wonderful, she also presented legislative information. Ms. Colleton reported that the Safety Task Force held a very productive meeting of those who signed pledge sheets. Four committees were organized. She thought that The Wiz was fantastic. The Minority Student Achievement activities planned by Student Council were very good. Mr. Gilford was stuck with what a wonderful production The Wiz was and would like to see such performances cover two weekends in the future. Comments from the Public - Thirty-four people addressed the Board regarding reproductive health services. Of the group, twenty-three were in favor of providing reproductive health services and eleven were opposed. The following people spoke in favor: Jennifer Glick, Jannan Ransom, Alex Seeskin (he also presented petitions signed by 1,352 students in favor of offering contraceptive services at the health center), Siaka Massaquoi, Leslie Daniels, Marybeth Irons, Sarah Silins, Sharon Lieberman, Julie Colwell, Dr. Edward Linn, Lois Lyson, Emalee Flaherty, Constance Williams, Rabbi Eleanor Smith, Sharon Glazer, Brian Miller, Missy Pascal, Lia Tucker- Crawford, Ben Gillock, Sarah Weintraub, Eamon Kelly, Joan Linsenmeier, and Patsy Plunket. The following people spoke In opposition: Alan Goldberg, Michelle Lenz, Dr. Elizabeth LaVoo, Annie Austin, Jeri Mosely, Gail Curry, Father Jim Heyd, Jeremy Males, Aiko Yamada, Shirley Woods, and Dr. Tom Chorba. Provision of Reproductive Health Service Dr. Alson thanked everyone for expressing opinions on this important and difficult topic. The issue has generated a great deal of public interest and debate. Dr. Alson indicated that the Advisory Board of the Health Center voted fifteen (f 5) in favor, five (5) opposed with one abstention on the issue of making contraceptives available in the School Based Health Center with active parent approval; the Health Center Partners issued a statement indicating that they "support the concept that contraceptives and counseling are medically appropriate for sexually active adolescents and are consistent with good public health policy", however, the Partners believe the decision remains the political purview of the Board of Education; the survey returned by parents showed tho majority of parents are in favor of distribution of contraceptives and the Student Council is in support of this issue. Dr. Alson made the following recommendation to the Board of Education: Contraceptive Health services will be made available to student members of the ETHS School -Based Health Center who have obtained prior active parental approval for such services. If this recommendation is approved, Health Center providers will insure that eligible students who seek these services will receive: Information about the health and psychological risks of sexual activity. and Information that abstinence is the only way to completely avoid emotional and physical risks associated with sexual activity. He also recommended that we investigate the development of an appropriate health curriculum that can be offered throughout a student's high school career. Health education ideally would be a continuous flow of information for students both about content and decision -making strategies. Topics such as nutrition, alcohol, drugs, understanding disease as well as reproductive health should be made available for students on an on -going basis. The Board discussed many aspects of this issue including; parental permission; what contraceptive services will be offered; counseling; data collection; pregnancy; health curriculum; and parental involvement. Mr. Furman is very concerned about the level of effective health education. He feels there should be a focus on education as well as on offering services. Other Board members indicated they think the one-on-one counseling a student will receive regarding abstinence and the appropriate use of contraceptives will be more effective than classroom instruction. This item will be on the action agenda at the May 26 meeting. Board member Carol Mullins has been participating on the City initiated Child Care Task Force Committee since February. The committee is charged with studying the current status of quality, space and available resources of Evanston based early child care programs. A recommendation has been made to hire an organization to conduct a child care needs assessment and to develop a community plan to meet future child care needs. The cost of the needs assessment and community plan will be $20,000. It has been recommended that the City of Evanston, Northwestern University, Districts 65 and 202 share in the cost of this endeavor. Dr. Alson recommended that we contribute $2500. This will be an action item at the next board meeting. Approval of Summer Curriculum Proposals Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the 1998 Summer Curriculum Development Proposals in the amount of $78,800 and School Improvement Proposals in the amount of $44,440. The complete list of proposals can be found in the packet. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion approved. Bond Sale 1998 Fire Prevention & Safety Bond Issue The President announced that a proposal had been received from Griffin, Kubik, Stephens & Thompson, Inc., for the purchase of the District's general obligation school fire prevention and safety bonds to be issued by the District pursuant to Section 17-2.11 of the School Code and that the Board of Education would consider the adoption of a resolution providing for the issue of said bonds and the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest thereon. The Resolution providing for the issue of $1,692,000 General Obligation Limited Tax School bonds, Series 1998, of School District Number 202, Cook County, Illinois, and for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds. Ms. Lurie moved approval of the Resolution. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion approved. A copy of the Resolution is on file. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: Professional Staff - Certificated A. Teacher Appointment B. Social Work Intern Appointments C. Authorization to Open a Position, Staff Developer (Math) D. Change of Duties, Cluster Coordinator E. Athletic and Extra -curricular Appointments Classified Staff A. Special Staff Request for Leave of Absence B. Change of Duties, Department of Safety Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Furman the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on May 26, 1998. May 26, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gifford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Tisdahl and Mr. Gifford answered present. Mr. Miller arrived at 6:55 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:46 p.m., under Section 2C(9) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Furman moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Colleton, Tisdahl and Gifford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Tisdahl moved adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202, Cook County, Illinois, conducted a hearing in executive session on May 26, 1998, In the matter of the discipline of 052698 pursuant to Section 10- 22.6 of The School Code; and WHEREAS, on the basis of all testimony and evidence presented at said hearing, the Board of Education has determined that 052698 is guilty of gross misconduct; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has further determined that 052698 should be expelled from Evanston Township High School ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Education as follows: Section 1: That the suspension of 052698 is hereby upheld and that 052698 be expelled from Evanston Township High School effective immediately until June 13, 1999. However, 052698 will be referred to the Special Education Department for testing to determine if he is eligible to receive Special Education services. If he does not qualify for Special Education services, the district will explore the possibility of his entry into the Safe Schools Program. Arrangements will be made for Craig to take his second semester final exams for courses in which he has an opportunity to pass. Section 2: That the Superintendent or his designee shall send written notice to the parents of the student informing them of the Board of Education's decision. Section a: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion, and all members present voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ayes: 7; Nays: 0; Absent: 0. At 7:10 p.m., under Section 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Mr. Miller moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gifford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:40 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 11, 1998, the Special meetings of January 21, 1998, January 29, 1998, and February 16, 1998. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Tisdahl moved approval of the bills for the period May 8, 1998 through May 15, 1998 in the amount of five hundred sixty-eight thousand, eight hundred eighteen dollars and forty-nine cents ($568,818.49). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gifford answered aye; nays; none. Mr. Miller moved approval of the Treasurer's Report of April 1998, Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Superintendent's Report - The superintendent reported on awards received by students and staff, and upcoming activities. Student Council President, Eamon Kelly, introduced the Student Council officers for 1998-99. Polling the Board - Mr. Miller attended Prom, it was a tremendous event. Mr. Furman attended the Applied Arts Awards program and was impressed with the many and varied opportunities available to students. Ms. Mullins reported that the Special Education awards program was wonderful. It was apparent that the students have overcome tremendous obstacles. Mr. Gilford asked that wo investigate changing the date of Prom so that it does not conflict with Memorial Day weekend, and asked if it could be held on a Saturday. Comments from the Public - Twenty people addressed the Board regarding reproductive health services. Of the group, ten were in favor of providing reproductive health services and ten were opposed. The following people spoke in favor: Hecky Powell, Mary Anderson, Missy Fleming, Mildred Harris, William Banzhaf, Ellen Schleiker, Kathy Kahn, Dan Berkenstock, Alex Seeskin, and Eamon Kelly. The following people spoke In opposition: Richard Moenning, Shirley Woods, Lorraine Amack, Rochelle Corbin, Michael Phillips, Laurie Brook -Krueger, John Willison, Junad Rizki, Jeremy Males and Michael Smith. Dr. Alson thanked everyone for input on the Issue. He is strongly aware of the differences of opinion. He has struggled with his recommendation. After weighing the different opinions, he made the following recommendation: Contraceptive Health services will be made available to student members of the ETHS School -Based Health Center who have obtained prior active parental approval for such services. If this recommendation is approved, Health Center providers will insure that eligible students who seek these services will receive: Information about the health and psychological risks of sexual activity, Information that abstinence Is the only way to completely avoid emotional and physical risks associated with sexual activity. Dr. Cooper has met with the Physical Education Chairperson and Health Education teachers to discuss expansion of the program. Health Education could be added to the Physical Education curriculum each year as well as other areas. Dr. Cooper has Just begun to investigate the possibilities. The Advisory Board of the School Based Health Center has been meeting on a regular basis to discuss the possibility of expanding services to include distribution of contraceptives. The Advisory Board voted in favor of providing these services (15 yes, 5, no and 1 abstain). The Partners did not vote, indicating it should be the decision of the School Board. Board members asked that the program be monitored to determine if it is successful. Ms. Colleton stated her strong objections to this recommendation. Ms. Lurie made the following motion: Contraceptive Health services will be made available to student members of the ETHS School -Based Health Center who have obtained prior active parental approval for such services. These services will be available effective July 1, 1998. Health center providers will insure that eligible students who seek these services will receive: *Counseling about the health and psychological risks of sexual activity, Counseling that abstinence is the only way to completely avoid emotional and physical risks associated with sexual activity. The faculty, including the health teachers in cooperation with the public health nurse from the School -Based Health Center, design an expanded health curriculum for the high school. This curriculum should involve major health topics including reproductive health, strategies for living a healthful life and decision -making skills regarding one's own health. We should coordinate this curriculum with District 65. In addition to the tenth grade required health course this curricular material should be designed to be integrated into the physical education curriculum and where appropriate, in other parts of the curriculum over four years. A preliminary design will be submitted to the Board in November, 1998, followed by a more detailed plan in the spring of 1999. This plan will include necessary training activities fir physical education teachers and any additional teachers. Implementation of the expanded health education curriculum will take place in September, 1999. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. Six members voted aye; one, (Colleton) opposed. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton left the meeting. Mr. Furman indicated that this issue is really about expanding health education services, not just the distribution of condoms. Child Care Task Force Dr. Alson recommended that District 202 allocate $2,500 toward the needs assessment and development plan for child care in Evanston. The proposed cost of the study is $20,000. Ms. Mullins will continue to serve on the committee. She hopes that the Board will be open to possibly increasing the amount when it reaches the action step. Mr. Taggart summarized the need for a new technology plan which will enhance student performance, student opportunities, administrative responsiveness, and organizational efficiency. This plan unifies instruction and administration, involves school and community representatives, supports software and hardware, and is pervasive into the classrooms and community. The computer infrastructure and a new phone system will begin to be installed this summer. Ten TREE (technology -rich educational environments) classrooms will be in place by September 1998. Eventually there may be computers in each classroom. Highly sophisticated, flexible student management software called Pentamation will be installed on the mainframe. A staffing plan was presented. Complete implementation of this plan will cost 3.6 million dollars over the next three years. The proposed expenditures will be reconsidered each year and recommendations will be made based on the success or failure of the efforts of the previous year. Because of the rapid change In technology it is difficult to predict exact costs. The figures may change over the years. This topic has been discussed In detail at three Finance meetings. It will be an action item at the June 8 Board of Education meeting. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: •Personnel Professional Staff - Certificated A. Appointments to Staff Extra Curricular Summer School B. Retirements Classified Staff A. Secretarial Change of Duties •Approval to Award Contract for Painting 1998 to McCann's Painting, Inc. of Evanston, II the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $33,375. Including alternates #1 and #2. •Approval to Award Contract for Carpeting 1998 to Central Rug & Carpet Company of Evanston, II the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications In a total of $38,831. including alternates #1 through #8. •Approval to Award Contract for Handicap Washroom Accessibility & Culinary Arts Renovations to Continental Construction of Evanston, 11 the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $188,410 including alternate #1. •Approval to Award Contract for Paving Lot #7 to J.A. Johnson Paving Company of Arlington Heights, 11 the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $66,950. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and GlIford voted -aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Lurie and seconded by.Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on June 8, 1998. June 8, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. In room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, and Ms. Tisdahl answered present. Mr. Miller arrived at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:46 p.m., under Sections 2C(1), 2C(9) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Mullins moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Colleton and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:50 p.m. Student Board member Kim Henoch joined the Board. Board members honored the Girls' Track Team who placed first in the state championship for the second year. The coach, Fenton Gunter, is the Illinois Girls' Track Coach of the Year. Dr. Alson spoke with Mr. Crum, the City Manager, about having signs posted honoring the track team, as was done last year. Mr. Miller made the motion that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 1998 and the special meeting of May 26. 1998. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period May 5, 1998 through May 29, 1998 in the amount of Seven hundred fifty-two thousand, four hundred ninety-eight dollars and four cents ($752,498.04). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl answered aye; nays; none. Park School Budget Mr. Strauss, Principal of Park School, provided the Board with highlights of the year as well as budget information. Four students will graduate from Park this year and all have jobs. Currently 74 students are enrolled; 16 are in district 202 students. ETHS is at the 40% funding level. Ms. Tisdahl would like to know how the per pupil costs have Increased or decreased over the years. After a discussion Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Park School Budget for 1998-99 school year. Suggrintenden 's Renort - The superintendent reported on awards received by students and staff, and upcoming activities. The NCA accreditation for ETHS was received. Polling the Board - Ms. Tisdahl reported that EdRed will meet to potential legislation to sponsor during the next session. Ms. Henoch congratulated the yearbook staff on a good yearbook. Mr. Miller, Ms. Mullins and Ms. Colleton thought the play was wonderful. Board members also attended Senior Awards, Evening School Awards, GED graduation, the Ice Cream Social, and the Talent Show. Ms. Colleton commented on how good the yearbook is. However, she requested that the Board be Included in future yearbooks. There were no comments from the public. Minorfty Student Achievement Dr. Alson recapped the events of the year related to minority student achievement. Mr. Edgecombe detailed the activities by academic departments, the Student Council Week of Emphasis, the AVID program, ACT test preparation, curricular activities, staff development and the evolution of the plan. Such initiatives as K-12 standards, textbook selections, Homework Guidelines, Homebase, and development of Career Pathway strands are initiatives which benefit minority and majority students. A major objective of the school year was to finalize a Minority Student Achievement Plan which could be embraced by the broader faculty and which would provide appropriate structure and direction to all of our efforts. The plan has been reviewed by curriculum Council, School Improvement Team and Operational Team. The overall plan is to rethink every aspect of the school and is broken into the following areas: Accountability Teaching and Leaming Curriculum and Assessment School Organization Parent/Community Involvement Student Motivation and Engagement Student Council President, Eamon Kelly and Kerene Tayloe reported on the activities of Minority Student Achievement Emphasis week sponsored by Student Council and recommendations made by students attending the activities. Some of the items Board members asked questions about related to testing, learner outcomes, role of counselors, and the formation of a Black Student Union. IJIIOT-MM• . . . : 11 . 1 ll Dr. Cooper introduced Helen Squires and Corrie Wallace, co-chairs of the School Improvement Team who presented the School Improvement Team Progress Report. The School Improvement Team worked on the following projects during 1997-98: Minority Student Achievement, Staff Development, Technology, Teacher Evaluation, K-12 Standards, Scheduling, Student Planning, Community Collaboration, Civility, and Personalization. Next year they will continue to consolidate school improvement/NCA accreditation activities and attempt to incorporate the ISBE Quality Review process Into the school improvement process. They will continue the development of school improvement indicators, form a visiting team of "critical friends," and construct a multi -year plan for change. Corrie Wallace and Linda Williams will co- chair the School Improvement Team. Dr. Cooper Indicated that there will be a recommendation to the Board next year regarding scheduling, time use and student planning. Review of Homework Guidelines Dr. Cooper made the report to the Board. Each department was asked to report the results of the survey conducted on the Impact of both the school and departmental guidelines on homework. Those reports were distributed to the Board. The guidelines increased awareness by teachers, parents, and students of the importance of homework, more homework has been given and completed. Technology Plan Mr. Furman moved that the Board accept the Long Range Technology Plan for June 1998 through June 2001. The plan Involves installation, maintenance and upgrading of networks, hardware and software as well as training for teachers and support staff, and replacement of equipment as it becomes obsolete. The cost Is estimated at 3.6 million dollars over the next three years. The proposed expenditures will be reconsidered each year and recommendations will be made based on the success or failure of the efforts of the previous year. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Lurie votes aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colieton asked that be removed from the Consent Agenda. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda, as amended, which Included: -Personnel Certificated Appointments to Staff Added Duties - Overloud Retirement Resignation Classified Staff Teacher Aide Resignation Secretarial Resignation Special Staff Reclassifications Special Staff Leave of Absence Addendum: Certificated Appointments to Staff Summer School Appointments Classified Staff Change of Duties Creation of two new technology positions Coordinator of Network Services Data Base Administrator/programmer *Approval Prevailing Wage Resolution WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has enacted "AN ACT" regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workmen employed in any public works by the State, County, City or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works, approved June 26, 1941, codified as amended, 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (1993), formerly 111. Rev. Stat., Ch. 48, par. 39s 1 et seq. and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that the Boards of Education of Evanston Township High School District 202 and Community Consolidated School District 65 investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workmen in the locality of said school districts employed in performing construction of public works for said school districts exclusive of maintenance work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202 AND THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 65. SECTION ONE: To the extent and as required by AN ACT regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workmen in any public works by the State, County, City or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works, approved June 26, 1941, as amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workmen engaged in the construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of these school districts in hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in Cook County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June 1, 1996, a copy of that determination being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rate of wages by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede the Department's June determination and apply to any and all public works construction undertaken by the school districts. The definition of any terms appearing in this Resolution which are also used In the aforesaid Act shall be the same as In said Act. SECTION TWO: 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 school district to the extent by the aforesaid Act. SECTION THREE: The Board Secretaries shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the school districts this determination of such prevailing rate of wage or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be attached to all contract specifications. SECTION FOUR: The Board Secretaries 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, or file, their names and addresses, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workmen whose wages will be affected by such rates. SECTION FIVE: The Board Secretaries shall promptly file a certified copy of this Resolution with both the Secretary of the State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Labor. SECTION SIX: The Board Secretaries 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. "Approval of Membership In IASB The Board of Education approved the 1998-99 membership in the Illinois Association of School Boards and the payment of the annual dues of $4,814. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye, nays, none. Motion carried. The Board tabled a decision on the one-time textbook deposit fee and the instructional materials fee. Mr. Furman moved approval of the following 1998-99 Student Fees and Charges: Instructional Materials$ 80 - Tabled Driver Ed 50 Textbook Deposit 80 - Tabled Day Care Tuition (weekly) 100 Yearbook 30 Student Parking Lot 1 & 8 100 Student Parking Lot B 70 Transcripts 5 Lost ID Card 5 Insufficient Funds Check 30 Locker Fee 5 Late Registration Fee 25 Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Mr. Furman and seconded by Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on dune 22, 1998. ti June 22, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 5:45 p.m. in room N 112. Ms. Colleton called the meeting to order. On roll call Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, Mr. Miller and Ms. Tisdahl answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 5:46 p.m., under Sections 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Furman, Colleton, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 6:45 p.m. Mr. Miller made the motion that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 1998 and the Finance meeting of May 20, 1998. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period June 5, 1998 through June 12, 1998 in the amount of five hundred nineteen thousand, four hundred nine dollars and eighty-seven cents ($519,409.87). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Furman, Miller, Tisdahl and Colleton answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. There were no comments from the public. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda, as amended, which included: *Personnel Certificated Appointments to Staff Creation of Positions Change of Duties Maternity Leave Request Retirement Resignations Professional Staff - Non -Certificated Appointment to Staff Classified Staff Secretarial Appointment to Staff Secretarial Change of Duties Addendum: Certificated Appointments to Staff • Release for Public Information Minutes of Closed Sessions — January 25, 1982 through April 17, 1998. • Membership in ED-RED for 1998-99 and annual dues of $3,529 • Approval of 1998-99 CLIC Insurance Premium and payment of premium of $104,495 and additional $3,537 to cover School Board Legal Liability coverage for a total of $108,032. • 1998-99 membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the payment of annual dues of $430. • Approval of contract for vending machine items to Chicago Vendor Supply of Chicago, IL., the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $40, 330.32. • Approval of contract for bakery products to Alpha Baking Co., Inc. of Chicago, IL., the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $34,165.75. • Approval of contract for dairy products to Bob's Dairy Service of Chicago, IL., the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $10,166.07. • Approval of contracts for Culinary Arts Kitchen Equipment to the following vendors: M.L. Rongo of Melrose Park, II, Refrigerator $1, 510 Freezer $2,480 Tables $1, 225 Dishwasher $ 660 Federal Supply Company of Waukegan, IL Wall Shelving $1,366.80 Demonstration Table $4,939. Dishwasher (Hobart) $4,241.12 Gas Range $3,706.20 Total $18,727.32 Both companies are the lowest responsible bidders meeting specifications. • Award of contract for Printing of Adult Education Bulletins to MSF Graphics, Inc, of Northfield, IL the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications in a total of $19,467.75. Approval of Pentamation Contract BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District 202, Cook County, Illinois as follows: +;. 1. A Pentamation Enterprises, Inc. Agreement for Software License, Sale and Installation of Equipment and Support and Maintenance Services is hereby approved in substantially the form of the attched Exhibit 1 ("Agreement"). 2. A first Amendment to Pentamation Enterprises, Inc. Agreement for Software License, Sale and Installation of Equipment and Support and Maintenance Services is herby approved in substantially the form of the attached Exhibit 2 ("First Amendment"). 3. The President and Secretary are herby authorized to sign and enter into the Agreement and the First Amendment in substantially the form attached hereto. 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Furman, Tisdahl, Miller and Colleton voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Furman the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on July 13, 1998. July 13, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:50 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gifford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Miller, Ms. Tisdahl, and Mr. Gilford answered present. (Mr. Furman arrived at 7:00 p.m.) Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:51 p.m., under Sections 2C(1 ) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Mullins moved that the Board close the meeting. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:05 p.m. Ms. Mullins made the motion that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 22, 1998 and the special meeting of June 1, 1998. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period June 6, 1998 through June 30, 1998 in the amount of one million, two hundred ninety-two thousand, and three hundred dollars and nineteen cents ($1,292,300.19). Mr. Furman seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Mullins expressed concern related to the high bill for Best Taxi Service. After a discussion it was decided that Ms. Johnson and Mr. Dellorto should demand more frequent billing in the future in order to have better control of the cost. Mr. Leibforth presented the Treasurer's Report. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of May 1998. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Dr. Alson presented the Superintendent's report which included summer school activities. RpIlina the Board Ms. Tisdahl announced that ED RED would hold a legislative meeting on July 14. Comments from the Public - The following people addressed the Board regarding the Cynthia Bumbry, the head girls` basketball coach: Bernadet Gleason, Emmet Gleason, Kathy Davis, Bill Albrecht, Penny Armstrong, Cynthia Bumbry, Lawrence Ware, Schenita Stewart, Carol Lester, Julie Ward, Melinda Hindel, Richard Gleason, Jenny Brown, Mary Daley Adamji, Angel Mason, Marian Stewart, Lynn Wanke, Folayan Parks, and Addy Butkus. Catherine Rocca, Booster President, reported on the activities of the Booster Club for the 1997-98 School year. The mission of the Booster Club is two -fold, to attract involvement of parents and raise money for distribution throughout the school. Ms. Rocca identified areas where the money was used which included non -athletic as well as athletic activities. This year $40,000 was distributed to thirty different activities. The areas included WKR, ACT Test Preparation Program, After Midnight, Prom, and the Athletic and Fine Arts Departments. The Crystal E Award has been enthusiastically received. 1997-98 recipients were Robert Horton, Shirley Nannini and Wanda Reed. The Board thanked Ms. Rocca for the support of the Boosters Club, which has been a tremendous help to ETHS students. Dr. Richard Glinka has worked with the North Cook Intermediate Service Center as the ETHS representative during the first year of the program. The following school districts, and their feeder middle school/junior high school districts, participated this year; 202, 203, 207, 211, 214, 219, 225. The network serves students from grades 6 through 12 who are eligible for suspension or exclusion, or who have been suspended or expelled, due to gross misconduct. Dr. Glinka presented a confidential report to the Board detailing individual progress of each of the eight students who participated in the program. Board members are encouraged by the results of the program and endorsed wider use in the future. At 9:40 p.m. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education recess to Executive session for a discussion of personnel matters. They returned to open session at 10:50 P.M. Mr. Gilford stated that the order of Action items will be changed, the Consent Agenda will be first. Ms. Lurie asked that the Personnel Addendum be voted on separately from the Personnel Agenda. Ms. Colleton asked that the Personnel Agenda be removed from the Consent Agenda. Ms. Lurie moved that the Consent Agenda, which includes the following items, be approved: • Resolution Designating Self Workers compensation Pool Representative and Alternate. WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District Number 202, Cook county, Illinois is required to by Article V of the Contract and By -Laws School Employees Loss Fund to appoint t1 f person to represent that body on the Board of Directors along with another person to serve as an alternate representative when the initial representative is unable to carry out that representative's duties, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School district Number 202, Cook county, Illinois that the following designated individuals and no others are hereby appointed as representative and alternate to the Board of Directors for the School Employees Loss Fund Gerald W. Leibforth Representative Jeff Taggart Alternate Representative • Renewal of CNA Business Travel Accident Insurance Policy #83073038 and direct the Business Manager to pay the premium of $500.00 for the period July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999. • Approval of Treasurer Bond No. 3SM-268-363-06 and set the level of bonding required at $3,200,000 in accordance with minimum required by Superintendent Lehman; and approve and accept the bond; and approve the premium of $1,886.00. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Furman moved that the Board approve the Personnel Agenda for the period of June 23, 1998 to July 13, 1998. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; Colleton, nay. Motion approved. Ms. Lurie asked that item 1.10 Creation of Positions be removed from the personnel addendum. Ms. Lurie moved that the Addendum to the Personnel Agenda as amended be approved. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Furman moved that item 1.10 Creation of Positions be approved by the Board of Education. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Gilford voted aye; Lurie and Tisdahl voted nay. Motion carried. Mr. Miller commented that he has reservations about this position. Ms. Henoch stated that if she had a vote it would be against creation of this position. Board members asked that we use the data generated from this person to make decisions about the curriculum. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board of Education approve the Textbook Fee of $60 and the Instructional Materials Fee of $60. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; Furman, nay. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve an intergovernmental agreement to allow the ETHS Food Service Program to furnish meals in bulk to eleven elementary schools in the Evanston -Skokie School District #65 for the 1998-99 school year. The program will be operated according to the parameters of the contract. The estimated revenue to be generated by this agreement is $375,000. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Furman moved that the Board of Education accept the Tentative Budget for 1998-99. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board of Education approve the date of the budget hearing as September 14, 1998 and authorize publication of the budget hearing Legal Notice on July 30, 1998. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 11:20 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on August 17, 1998. August 17, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Miller and Ms. Tisdahl answered present, Mr. Gilford arrived at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Edgecombe Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Taggart, Business Manager Elect, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary were also present. At 6:46 p.m., under Sections 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Luire seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 8:25 p.m. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 13, 1998 as corrected. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period July 9, 1998 through August 7, 1998 in the amount of one million, eight hundred eighty-nine thousand, five hundred twenty-two dollars and fifty-nine cents ($1,889,522.59). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Mullins, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for June 1998. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Superintendent's Report Dr. Alson recognized students and staff for accomplishments. He informed the Board that a three-day workshop on standards -based classwork is being held this week for teachers from District 65 and 202. Teachers will return on August 27 and students on August 31. Ms. Tisdahl attended a state hearing on TIF reform. Board members reported that Summer School graduation was very nice. Junad Rizki expressed his thoughts related to crime in Evanston and at ETHS. Mr. Leibforth reported that there is a deficit of approximately $200,000 this year. He does not anticipate that this will be a long term problem. Due to the large number of appeals from property owners in Cook County we could lose a large sum on money usually received from interest. Mr. Leibforth answered questions from the Board related to the budget. The budget hearing will be held at the next Board of Education meeting on September 14, 1998. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: • Workers' Compensation Coverage 1998-99 — Renewal of membership in the SELF Pool and direct the Business Manager to pay the premium of $176,049. • Approval of Budget Amendments, January -June 1998 • Approval of Renewal of Foreign Liability Insurance Premium PHF051527 at a premium of $2,300.00. • Approval of Interest Transfer Resolutions. Transfer from the Working Cash Fund to the Educational Fund $307,335.73. Adoption of the following resolutions concerning the interest earned in the Fire Prevention Fund. Transfer of Money Earned as Interest in the Working Cash Fund WHEREAS, the School Code of IIlinois provides that moneys earned as interest from the investment of the Working Cash fund shall be transferred to the Education Fund, Transportation Fund, or the Operations and Maintenance Fund upon the authority of the school board by separate resolution directing the school treasurer to make such transfer; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the earned interest shall be transferred to the Educational Fund of Evanston Township High School District 4202 to meet ordinary and necessary disbursements for salaries and other school purposes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District 0202, Cook County, Illinois that the School Treasurer is directed to transfer earned interesst of $307,335.73 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund. WHEREAS, the School Code of Illinois_ provides that the board shall determine by resolution whether the interest earned on proceeds from the sale of bonds for fire prevention, life safety, and energy conservation is to be used for the purposes for which the bonds were issued or for payment of principal indebtedness and interest on those bonds; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined that the earned interest on such bond proceeds shall be used for the purposes for which the bonds were issued, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District #202, Cook County, Illinois that the School Treasurer is directed to retain the earned interest of $203,721.21 in the Fire Prevention fund for Fiscal Year 1998. • Approval to Purchase a Two -person lift — by awarding a contract for the Two Person Lift to Randall Industries, Inc. of Elmhurst, Illinois, the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, for an amoutn of 514,500. • Approval to Submit Health Life Safety Statement of Compliance for previously approved projects which have been completed. • Approval to Submit Health Life Safety Extension of Time for previously approved projects which have not been completed. • Approval Contract with Research for Better Teaching in the amount of $12,500. • Personnel Agenda Professional Staff - Certificated a. Appointments to Staff b. Department Chairperson/Coordinator Appointments C. Requests for Approval of Specialized Instruction d. Change in Status - Extra Duties C. Extra -Curricular Appointments f. Change of Position g. Change in Status - Educational h. Athletic Coaching Resignations Professional Staff - Non -Certificated in Education - Appointment to Staff Classified Staff a. Teacher Aide — Appointment to staff b. Teacher Aide - Resignations C. Secretarial Appointment to Staff d. Operations - Custodial Retirements e. Special Staff Appointment to Staff f. Department of Safety Appointment to Staff Addendum a. Appointments to Staff, Professional b. Department Chairperson/Coordinator Appointments c. Request for Approval of Sepcialized Instruction Provided by Non -Certificated Employees d. Change in Status — Extra Duties e. Extra -Curricular Appointments f. Change of Position g. Change in Status — Educational h. Resignations — Athletic Coaching i. Appointment to Staff— Professional, Non -Certificated in Education j. Appointment to Staff— Non -Certificated k. Resignations Non -Certificated I. Appointments to Staff— Classified m. Retirements — Classified Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Mullins, Miller, Colleton, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Lurie and seconded by Ms. Mullins the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on September 14, 1998. September 14, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:35 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, and Ms. Tisdahl answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent and Mr. Leibforth were also present. At 6:36 p.m., under Sections 2CO) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Luire seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Edgecombe Assistant Superintendent, Mr. Taggart, Business Manager Elect, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Ms. Engel, Recording Secretary arrived at 7:50 p.m. The Board returned to open session at 8:20 p.m. Dr. Alson introduced Ms. Kate Trotter (from Prudential Life Insurance) who presented ETHS graduate Sarah Silins with a Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Ms. Silins was also awarded the Board's Award of Excellence Pin. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1998. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Mullins moved approval of the bills for the period August 8, 1998 through September 4, 1998 in the amount of two million, two hundred four thousand, seven hundred twenty-nine dollars and forty-nine cents ($2,204,729.49). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Mullins, Furman, Colleton, and Tisdahl answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. •: a :Ta•:i W11110T.T.W Dr. Alson recognized staff for their accomplishments and announced upcoming school and community events. He informed the Board that the April 12th Board meeting will be changed to accommodate school board election requirements. The Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) will replace the IGAP test this spring. In the spring of 2000 all seniors will have to take the Prairie State Exam. Ms. Tisdahl thanked staff members for helping a student enroll. She also expressed a concern raised by students who were under the impression that they could not ask for a change in their Homebase assignment in order to get a different teacher. Mr. Edgecombe explained that Homebase changes will not be considered until the end of the first quarter. At that time requests by students will be evaluated by the Homebase coordinators and the Associate grade level principals. Manuela Zoninsein stated that Homebase seems to be going well. Ms. Colleton and Ms. Mullins thought the opening day program was very good. Mr. Furman attended a joint meeting of the City Council and the Economic Development Committee regarding the proposed TIF development of Church and Dodge. He is concerned about the planned residential component and the impact it will have on the schools. Such development could result in increased enrollment with no increase in tax revenue. Our attorneys have suggested ways for schools to benefit from revenue sharing with the city. Mr. Furman suggested that the schools present the city with a joint resolution asking that any residential component be removed from the TIF or at the least suggest ways to share revenue. Dr. Alson is concerned about the timeline for financing the development and recommended asking that the current TIF not be extended for 10 years. Dr. Alson stated that the school district was not notified in advance of proposed TIF extension. There were no comments from the public. Board members commented that excellent planning had gone into the Staff Development Activities. It was an excellent report. The 1998-99 Budget includes a projected discrepancy between revenues and expenditures in the Educational and Operations/Maintenance Fund of $231,205 in order to fund the first phase of the technology plan. Though the Board's goal of a balanced budget was not achieved, a m harmtul to the overall financial health of be managed very carefully in this time of our operating funds (ED & OM) will rise increase of 7.85%. The increase in local 3.11 %. Approval of the budget will be of Education meeting. odest spend -down of reserves is not the district. It is essential that the budget added enrollment. Budgeted expenses in from $40,109,425 to $43,259,865; an taxes required to fund this budget was an agenda item at the September 28 Board Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Accept Certification of Publication of Notice of Public Hearing: I, Gerald W. Leibforth, Secretary of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School district No. 202, county of Cook, State of illinois, do hereby certify that on July 30, 1998 1 caused to be published, notice of a public hearing to be held on September 14, 1998. Published in the July 30, 1998 issue of the Evanston Review and the Skokie Life. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie declared the public hearing open. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion approved. There were no questions from the public. Ms. Colleton moved that the public hearing be closed. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion approved. The Board returned to open session. Mr. Leibforth answered questions from the Board. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda which included: • Professional Staff - Certificated a. Appointments to Staff b. Coaching and Extra -Curricular Appointments c. Changes in Status d. Added Duties e. Overloads f. Resignation Professional Staff - Non -Certificated in Education a. Change of title Non -Certificated Staff - Teacher Aides a. Appointments to Staff b. Resignations Classified Staff Secretarial a. Authorization to Create a Position Food Service a. Appointments to Staff b. Added Duties c. Resignation Special Staff a. Change of Duties Addendum: Professional Staff a. Appointments to Staff b. Added Duties c. Overloads Classified Staff - Operations a. Appointment to Staff b. Change of Position Independent Contractor Agreement with R & G consultants, a division of RB Systems, Inc., known as R & G, to assist ETHS in obtaining Federal Title XIX reimbursement for EPSDT Administrative Outreach functions provided by our staff for eligible children and potentially eligible children under our jurisdiction, for the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2000. Professional Services Agreement for Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy with Comprehensive Therapeutics, Ltd., of Glenview, Illinois for the period September 1, 1998 - August 31, 1999. • Approval 1998-99 Application for Recognition of Schools Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Lurie voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Ms. Mullins the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on September 28, 1998. September 24, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:35 p.m. in room N 112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Miller and Ms. Tisdahl answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent and Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Taggart, Business Manager Elect, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary, were also present. At 6:36 p.m., under Sections 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session a 7:45 p.m. Manuela Zoninsein, Student Board member also joined the Board. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 1998. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There were no written communications. Ms. Mullins moved approval of the bills for the period September 11, 1998 through September 18, 1998 in the amount of seven hundred forty-six thousand, six hundred ten dollars and ninety-six cents ($746,610.96). Mr. Furman seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Mullins, Furman, Miller, and Colleton answered aye; nays; none; Tisdahl, abstained. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board approve the Treasurer's Report for July and August 1998. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Dr. Alson announced upcoming meetings and events. He congratulated 48 seniors who have been cited by the National Merit Corporation and The College Board for academic achievement, and faculty and staff on recent awards. Ms. Tisdahl gave the legislative update. Mr. Miller stated he has heard both positive and negative comments about Homebase. The Board asked how the program will be evaluated. An outside firm has been hired to evaluate Homebase. As negative comments are received regarding Homebase facilitators they will be evaluated internally. Ms. Mullins enjoyed participation on a panel for the Senior Studies class. Ms. Colleton indicated she is interested in hearing comments related to Homebase from student members of the School Improvement Team. Mr. Gilford asked for the reasoning behind the rule that students cannot carry water bottles. It is impossible to monitor what students have in their water bottles, alcohol has been found in. Mr. Gilford also asked why the number of tickets for Homecoming was limited. Limits had to be set because of the size of the gym. Ms. Mullins indicated that holding a Homecoming dance that only 50% of the students can attend is inadequate. Manuela Zoninsein stated that Student Council is trying to locate a new space that will accommodate more students. Dr. Alson indicated that Homecoming went well. However, there was a scufle following the Pep Rally. Comments from the Pubk Co -Presidents of the Evanston PTA Helen Walker and Martha Burns attended -the meeting. Ms. Walker reported on the Council's programs for the year. Dr. Alson introduced three new social work interns. Approximately 160 teachers and administrators were involved in one or more summer summer curriculum and school improvement projects this year. The "big ideas" that shaped the projects were: • High standards for all • Acceleration • Student Engagement • Personalization • Connections • Technology and Learning • The knowledge explosion • A learning community Curriculum Projects: Thirty projects were approved by the Board, six have not been completed. All projects were to design new courses or to revise existing courses. Eleven projects were devoted to the development of new courses including senior electives in English, the Senior Studies program, and 2 Computers in Art. Each of the new courses developed syllabi which connected the course to the seven learner outcomes and to the appropriate draft standards. Twelve of the projects were devoted to revising existing courses. These course revisions reflect the faculty's commitment to minority student achievement and to incorporating high standards in all classes. School Improvement Projects: Of the sixteen projects approved, fifteen were completed. Two additional projects, to support the expanded Cluster Program and to develop a math component for Physics, were also conducted. The school improvement projects were clustered around several areas: Minority Student Achievement, K-12 Standards, Homebase, School Improvement Team Planning, Student Services, and Staff Development. Mr. Edgecombe reported on the various ways departments worked to improve the academic performance of minority students. Departments were asked to provide a description of the projects, an analysis of their success, and plans for 1998-99. This is the fifth year ETHS has focused on improving minority student achievement. Departmental emphasis has caused faculty to become more sensitive to the academic and social needs of minority students and to recognize the need for concerted effort on this complex problem. Board questions concerned the AVID program, similar record keeping across departments concerning number of atempts to reach parents by phone, tracking students when they leave a study facility such as one of the media centers, student evaluations of Media/Technolgoy Services, and how the large size of General Biology classes negatively impacts student achievement. The Board asked for a concrete way to determine if progress is being made in the area of minority student achievement. Board members expressed frustration over the lact of longitudinal data on students which allows the school and Board to track student achievement. After a discussion on ways to track achievement, Dr. Alson indicated that, at the October 13 Board meeting, he will provide a list of ways we can determine if progress is being made. The goal is to have a concrete list of indicators to track achievement by winder break. Approval of 1998-99 Budget Mr. Miller moved that the Board approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District no. 202 County, Cook, State of Illinois, caused to be prepared in tentative form a budget, and the secretary of this Baord has made the same conveniently available to public inspection for at least thirty days prior to final action thereon; AND WHEREAS a public hearing was held as to such budget on the 14" day of September, 1998, notice of said hearing was given at least thirty days prior thereto as required by law, and all other legal requirements have been complied with: NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Baard of Education of said district as follows: Section 1: That the fiscal year of this School District be and the same hereby is fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 1999. Section 2: That the following budget containing an estimate of amounts available in each Fund, separately, and of expenditures from each be and the same is hereby adopted as the budget of this school district for said fiscal year. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the following resolution. WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District 202 supports the City of Evanston in current efforts to provide economic development for the City within the Downtown II Tax Increment Financing District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District 202 has learned that the City of Evanston may consider extending the January 27, 2008 termination date for the Downtown 11 TIF District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has learned that the City of Evansoon is considering the addition of a residential component to the Downtown II TIF District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education received inadequate notice of these possible modifications to the Downtown II TIF District and reasonable opportunity to discuss same: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of School District 202, Cook County, Illinis that • The terminationdate of January 27, 2008 for the Downtown it TIF District not be extended; • The City of Evanston commit to using sales tax revenue for the additional development of this TIF to either retire the TIF earlier or develop a shared revenue stream with School District 202; • The City of Evanston develop procedures to ensure adequate and timely notification to School District 202 concerning TIF creation and/or modification to ensure meaningful discussion and resoltuion of matters of mutual interest; • The City of Evanston and School District 202 in these current matters related to the Downtown 11 TIF District meet to discuss and resolve differences to the mutual satisfaction of both groups; • Because a residential component within the Downtown II TIF will create an expediture burden for School District 202 and not affect the tax burden for non-TIF taxpayers, a provision for revenue sharing between the City of Evanston and Schol District 202 be created upon the Incorporation of such development into the TIF. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board approve the Consent Agenda which included: Personnel Professional Appointments to Staff Extra -Curricular and Coaching Classified Staff Approval for Extension of Support Staff Negotiated Agreement ecretarial Appointment to Staff Addendum: Professional Appointments to Staff Extra -Curricular and Coaching Maternity Leave Resignation Classified Staff Appointment to Staff, Secretarial Extension of Negotiated Agreement Final Budget Amendments - Fiscal Year 1998 Resolution - Authorize Loan from Working Cash to Educational Fund And Operations and Maintenance Fund Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Tisdahl and seconded by Ms. Lurie the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on October 13. 1998. October 13, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:35 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Ms. Tisdahl, and Mr. Gilford answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent and Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Taggart, Business Manager Elect, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary, were also present. At 6:36 p.m., under Sections 2CO) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Lurie moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Tisdahl and Gifford voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session a 8:10 p.m. Manuela Zoninsein, Student Board member joined the Board. Ms. Mullins left at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Miller arrived at 8:20 p.m. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 28, 1998 as amended. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Colleton moved approval of the bills for the period September 30, 1998 through October 9, 1998 in the amount of six hundred seventy-six thousand, seventy-four dollars and fourty-three cents ($676,074.43). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Tisdahl, and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Tl;:.. Dr. Alson announced upcoming meetings and events. ETHS has received $1000 from the Chicago Community Trust Future Leaders of Chicago program in honor Eleiza Braun and Alex Seeskin. Josh Howes has been named an Achievement Award winner in writing by the National Council of Teachers of English. The College Board named 122 ETHS students as AP Scholars. Faculty awards were announced. Ms. Tisdsahl attended a finance meeting at the City and an anti -handgun march in Springfield. Manuela Zoninsein indicated that Student Council wants to be involved with the Peace by Piece March. Ms. Colleton and Ms. Mullins attended a dinner honoring the "Those Who Excel" recipients. Ms. Lurie enjoyed YAMO. Albert Smith, co -student organizer of the Peace by Piece March invited Board members to attend the march on Sunday, October 25. Business Manager, Mr. Leibforth, and Stephen Miller, from William Gurrie and Company were available to answer questions. Mr. Miller indicated that the District is in excellent financial condition; we received an unqualified opinion; no management letter was issued and we retained the Moody's AA rating. Board questioned our compliance with Y2K. After a brief discussion, the Board requested a report on this matter. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education accept the 1997-98 Annual Financial Reports from William Gurrie and Company. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board approve the Consent Agenda which included: • Personnel Professional Staff' a. Evening High School Appointment b. Substitute Cadre Appointments c. Extra Curricular Appointments d. Maternity Leave Request Classified Staff a. Secretarial Appointments b. Food Service Appointment c. Special Staff - Change of Position Addendum Classified Staff a. Secretarial Resignation b. Special Staff Appointment Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roil call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays, none. Motion carried. 1998-99 day school enrollment is 2815, the highest level in five years. There is a slight increase in evening high school enrollment, to 97 students. Ethnic distribution in both day and evening school remains fairly consistent. The number of Special Edcation students in the Off Campus Placement Program has increased by three. Dr. Alson highlighted areas of interest for the Board. Board discussion involved home schooling; drop -out rate; pupil -teacher ratio goals; decline in enrollment in the S IT program, as well as other areas. Board members made requests for additional information they would like included in future Opening School Reports. KPITM-121i:a.M M-11 :M Mt 19 .. .T. •• - . .. .. Dr. Alson presented the annual report for 1997-98. He indicated that the eligibility statistics requested by the Board were not available at this time, but will be included next year. Board members made the following comments: • Why did fewer students take the ACT (down about 5%)? • The number of students referred to SAFE School should be included in future reports. • Increase hiring of minority teachers by moving timeline up. It was encouraging to see the 3% gain in minority teachers which is the highest in ETHS history. • Parents should follow rules of respect by not disrupting traffic when they drop their students off in the morning. • There is concern about the rising number of students receiving an NC. • is the failure rate decreasing because of NCs? In future minority student achievement reports Board members would like to see information pertaining to grades, disaggregated by grade level, race, gender and academic level. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Lurie and seconded by Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on October , 1998. 1% October 26, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:40 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Lurie called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Miller, and Ms. Tisdahl answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent and Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Taggart, Business Manager Elect, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary, were also present. At 6:41 p.m., under Sections 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Lurie moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session a 9:15 p.m. Manuela Zoninsein, Student Board member joined the Board. Mr. Gilford arrived at 7:20 p.m. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 1998. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Mr. Miller moved approval of the bills for the period September 25, 1998 through October 16, 1998 in the amount of nine hundred seventy-six thousand, five hundred forty-three dollars and ninety-one cents ($976,543.91). Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl, and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of September 1998. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye: nays, none. Motion carried. Susan Heiberger, ETHS'55, passed away on October 26. Sue was active at ETHS and in the community. She was instrumental in bringing Delores Jordan to speak at ETHS; she helped in refurbishing the greenhouse and led the landscaping efforts in the surrounding courtyard. Congratulations to Deerfield Superintendent Max McGee on his appointment as the State Superintendent of Illinois. Faculty and student awards; upcoming meetings and events were announced. 6" Ms. Tisdahl and Ms. Lurie attended the School Based Health Center Advisory meeting. Ms. Tisdahl stated that the SBHC staff is doing an excellent job. She feels that Max McGee will make an excellent State Superintendent. Manuela Zoninsein indicated that Student Council has begun discussing alternative scheduling; a school exchange with Deerfield; and the prospect of wearing picture identification cards next year. Mr. Miller said that the Peace by Piece Anti -violence March was well organized. He thanked the Evanston Police Department for their assistance with this event. Yamo was great. Ms. Mullins will bring her Leadership Evanston group to ETHS next week. Ms. Colleton said the March was wonderful, she was proud of the students. The School Improvement Team has been working on scheduling models, it is very exciting. Mr. Furman attended the scheduling meetings. Mr. Furman and Mr. Tarkington, a District 65 Board member attempted to relay our concerns regarding TIFs to the City Council, however, they were unable to get on the agenda. Ms. Lurie stated that the Realtors Breakfast was well attended. At the School Based Health Center Advisory meeting Ms. Lurie learned that 1762 students are signed up at the Health Center. She thought YAMO was a great event. There were no comments from the Public. Dr. Alson answered questions from the last Board meeting. Board questions dealt with student absences and NC grades. There will be a report to the Board on the NC grade in March. The Board requested a report showing what grades students earned before getting an NC. There were no questions. Ms. Lurie read the Proclamation designating the week of November 16-20, as Literacy Awareness Week at ETHS. Ms. Tisdahl moved the the Board accept the Proclamation. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. .1. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent's Goals and Objectives for 1998-99. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education accept the School Report Card. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller, moved that the the Board approve the Consent Agenda which included: • Approval of Truth -in -Taxation Resolution • Resolution to Designate Secretary to the Business Manager to Receive Nomination Papers • Personnel Professional Staff Appointments to Staff, Athletic Classified Staff Resignation, Secretarial Appointment to Staff, Special Staff Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays, none. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Lurie and seconded by Ms. Tisdahl the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on November 9, 1998. November 9, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:45 p.m. in room N112. Mr. Gilford called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Ms. Mullins, Mr. Miller, Ms. Tisdahl, and Mr. Gilford answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent and Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Taggart, Business Manager Elect, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary, were also present. At 6:46 p.m., under Sections 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Lurie moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Tisdahl seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie. Furman, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl, and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Ms. Colleton arrived at 7:50 p.m. The Board returned to open session a 7:30 p.m. Manuela Zoninsein, Student Board member, and Nick Bahr, Alternate Student Board member joined the Board. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 1998 and the Finance meeting of November 5, 1998. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Lurie moved approval of the bills for the period October 23, 199B through October 29, 1998 in the amount of six hundred forty-one thousand, five hundred forty-nine dollars and fifty-six cents ($641,549.56). Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl, and Gilford answered aye; nays; none. Motion carried. On November 6, Mr. Burchell Whiteman, the Minister of Education and Culture of Jamaica, visited ETHS. He met with Board members, administrators, teachers and students in the CAP program. Dr. Kelvin Gilchrist, Chair of the Applied Sciences/Technologies Department received an Award of Distinguished Achievement from the Illinois Industrial Technology Eduation Association. Jill Korshak, STAE Coordinator, has been appointed to the Gifted Advisory Board of the North Cook Intermediate Service Center. Twelve juniors and seniors were chosen through audition to participate in the 1998 District 7 Jazz Band and Concert Ensemble Festivals sponsored by the Illinois Music Educators Association. Senior Sophia Allen's poem "I Am" is one of twelve poems chosen for a millennium engagement calendar to be published by Starbucks Coffee Company. Forty-one Career pathways students earned an A or B at Oakton Community College. Upcoming meetings and events were announced. Ms. Tisdahl reported on the recent ED-RED meeting. Ms. Mullins brought Leadership Evanston to ETHS last week. Ms..Colleton attended Professional Growth and SIT meetings. Ms. Lurie attended the Stipend Committee meeting. Mr. Gilford inquired about the possibility of extending the run of the musical to two weekends. There were no comments from the Public. Mr. Leibforth announced the results of the Student School Board Elections. Ms. Tisdahl moved that the Board approve the following Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois that the returns from the student election held in said high school district for the purpose of electing one student member and one student alternate member of the Board of Education of said district to serve until June 30, 1999, are as follows: Nick Bahr Emily Nash Manuela Zoninsein 2"d Highest 3rd Highest Highest THEREFORE, the Board of Education finds and declares that the following are duly elected student members, with the offices as specified below, of the Board of Education, to serve until June 30, 1999: Manuela Zoninsein - Student Member Board of Education Nick Bahr - Alternate member Board of Education Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford answered aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Leibforth administered the oath of office. Dr. Alson declared nominations for the office of the President of the Board of Education for a one-year term were in order. Ms. Lurie nominated Ms: Tisdahl for a one-year term as President. Mr. Furman seconded the motion. No additional nominations were made. Dr. Alson moved that the nominations be closed. On roll call, Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Tisdahl and Gilford voted aye; nays, none. Ms. Tisdahl was declared President of the District 202 Board of Education for a one-year term. Ms. Tisdahl assumed the chair. Ms. Mullins nominated Mr. Miller for a one-year term as Vice -President. Ms. Lurie seconded the nomination. No additional nominations were made Ms. Lurie moved that the nominations be closed; Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Gilford and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Miller was declared the Vice -President of the District 202 Board of Education for a one-year term. Ms. Lurie nominated Gerald W. Leibforth for a one-year term as Secretary. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. No additional nominations were made. Mr. Furman moved that the nominations be closed; Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Lurie, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Miller, Gilford and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Leibforth was declared Secretary of the District 202 Board of Education for a one-year term. Ms. Lurie moved that Gerald W. Leibforth be appointed for a one-year term as School Treasurer, his compensation for said duties to be included in his annual salary as Business Manager. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion and all members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Leibforth was declared School Treasurer of ETHS District 202 for a one-year term. Ms. Colleton moved adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District Number 202, Cook County, Illinois desires to designate a signatory to deposit and withdraw funds of School District Number 202, and to sign checks, drafts, orders for the payment of money on deposit on behalf of School District Number 202; NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District Number 202, Cook County, Illinois that the following designated individual and no other is hereby the authorized signatory for Evanston Township High School District Number 202 upon checks, drafts, and orders for the payment of money in the capacity shown. Gerald W. Leibforth School Treasurer Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Gilford, and Tisdahl voted; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved adoption of the following resolution: RESOLVED by the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois that, All checks drawn on the accounts of School District 202 are to bear the signature of the School Treasurer. All checks drawn on the Petty Cash Account of School District #202 are to bear the signature of the School Treasurer. Authorization for the School Treasurer to sign checks will be a check register signed by the Board Secretary or the President in the absence of the Secretary. This resolution to be in effect as of this date and continues for such time as the present officers hold their respective offices or until modified by the Board of Education. Notice of any change in signatory must be given to the School Treasurer. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Gilford, and Tisdahl voted; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved adoption of the following resolution: RESOLVED that the regular meeting dates of the Board of Education, District 202, County of Cook, State of Illinois be held as listed on the attached Schpdule of Board of Education Meetings 1998-99, Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call. On roll call Miller, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Gilford, and Tisdahl voted; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS the Open Meetings Act states that "Each public body shall periodically, but no less than semi-annually, meet to review minutes of all closed meetings sessions;" BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District #202 will review closed session minutes in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act during the regular board meeting in December and the second regular board meeting in June. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Gilford, and Tisdahl voted; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Eduation of Evanston Township High School District Number 202, Cook County, Illinois is required to by Article V of the CONTRACT AND BY-LAWS SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LOSS FUND to appoint (1) person to represent that body on the Board of Directors along with another person to serve as an alternate representative when the initial representative is unable to carry out that representative's duties, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Evanston Township .High School District 202, Cook County, Illinois that the following designated individuals and no others are hereby appointed as representative and alternate to the Board of Directors for the School Employees Loss Fund. Gerald W. Leibforth Representative Jeff Taggart Alternate Representative Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Gilford, and Tisdahl voted; nays, none. Motion carried. Following a brief discussion Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education accept the NCA 1-998 Annual Report. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Agenda which included: —Professional Staff - Certificated Administrative Salaries Educational Change Added Duties - Extra -curricular. Professional Staff - Non -certificated in Education Authorization to Create Position Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Furman, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Gilford, and Tisdahl voted; nays, none. Motion carried. Dr. Alson and Mr. Edgecombe presented the following policies to the Board: • Board -Superintendent Relationship - 200-2 • Board Communications - 225 • School Health Program - 835-1 • Administration of Medication - 835-1 a These policies were discussed thoroughly and Board members requested changes. They will be presented for action at the next meeting. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Mr. Gilford and seconded by Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on November 23, 1998. November 23, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:40 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Tisdahl called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman and Ms. Tisdahl answered present, Mr. Miller arrived at 7:25 and Mr. Gifford at 8:30 p.m. Dr. Alson, Superintendent and Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Taggart, Business Manager Elect, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary, were also present. At 6:41 p.m., under Sections 2C(1) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Colleton moved that the Board close the meeting. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Mr. Miller arrived at 7:25 p.m. and Mr. Gilford at 8:30 p.m. The Board returned to open session at 7:35 p.m. Manuela Zoninsein, Student Board member, joined the Board. The National Achievement, National Hispanic and National Merit Scholars and their parents were honored. Ms. Tisdahl called for a fifteen minute recess to congratulate the award recipients. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 1998. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Ms. Colleton moved approval of the bills for the period November 6, 1998 through November 16, 1998 in the amount of nine hundred five thousand, five hundred thirty-four dollars and thirty-three cents ($905,534.33). Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Miller moved that the Board approve the Treasurer's Report for October, 1998. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. All members votes aye; nays; none. Motion carried. ETHS is the Midwest region recipient of the first Siemens Award for Advanced Placement. The award, presented to ten high schools nationally, is based on the school's improvement in Advanced Placement participation and achievement in math, science and computer technology. The National Association of Realtors made an error in their ranking of ETHS. The Chicago Tribune confronted the association and the ranking was changed from poor to best. Announcements regarding awards to and presentations by students,teachers and administrators were announced. Upcoming events and activities were announced. Manuela Zoninsein reported that following a discussion regarding the installation of video cameras Student Council is generally in favor. Boris Furman indicated that the School Improvement Team is proceeding with its plan to present models of alternative schedules to the school community. Ms. Tisdahl attended an exciting reception of NU's African Studies Department launching a relationship between their program and ETHS's Global Studies Program. There were no comments from the Public. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the Personnel Agenda which included: Professional Staff - Certificated A. Coaching/Extra-Curricular Appointments B. Teacher Request for Maternity Leave Classified Staff A. Food Service Appointment to Staff B. Department of Safety - Approval of Contract Extension Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the following Resolution to Levy Taxes: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202 is authorized by Article 17 of the lllinois_SchoQl Code 105 ILCS 5/17-1 ot ogg, to levy special taxes for various purposes; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education has determined to levy such taxes; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202, Cook County, Illinois as follows; 1. The following amounts of money, as indicated on the Certificate of Tax Levy attached hereto and made a part hereto shall be raised by special tax for the various purposes set forth below; 1. The sum of $30,784,547 for educational purposes, 2. The sum of $4,700,000 for operations & maintenance purposes, 3. The sum of $400,000 for transportation purposes; 4. The sum of $950,000 for Illinois Municipal Retirement purposes; 5. The sum of $850,000 for social security purposes; 6. The sum of $200,000 for tort immunity purposes; 7. The sum of $230,000 for special education purposes pursuant to Section 17-2.2a of the Illinois School Code, 8. 2. The President and Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to sign the Certificate of Tax Levy attached hereto and made a part hereof and file or cause the same to be filed with the County Clerk of Cook County on or before the last Tuesday in December, 1998 Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Mullins moved that the Board approve the Resolution Authorizing Levy for Special Education Purposes; WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Illinois approved legislation effective November 1, 1983 authorizing the levy of a tax to be used for special education purposes at a rate not to exceed 0.02%; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School Distiiot No. 202, Cook County, Illinois, that a levy of $230,000 be and the same is hereby made at a rate not exceeding 0.02% upon all of the taxable property of Evanston Township High School District No. 202 in Cook County, Illinois at the full fair cash value as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, said levy to be made upon all taxable property in said school district for the year 1998 for the purpose of raising funds for special education purposes, and that this levy be the authority of the County Clerk of Cook County, Illinois to levy such tax. Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the Resoslution Directing the Cook County Clerk as to which funds to adjust for the 1998 Levy. WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School District No. 202 has been informed that the Cook County Clerk requires specific direction as to the manner in which to adjust the 1998 Levy because of possible limits imposed by the Property Tax Extension Limitation Act (PTELA) PA 89-01. NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED that should any money be required to be subtracted from the levy because of the limits imposed by PA-89-01, these funds should be subtracted from the Educational Fund, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of said District is directed to file this resolution with the Cook County Clerk. Mr. Miller seconded the motion. On roll call Miller, Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Mullins moved that the following policy be adopted as amended: • Board -Superintendent Relationship - 200-2 • Board Communications - 225 • School Health Program - 835-1 • Administration of Medication - 835-1 a Mr. Miller seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Approval of New Boarrl Commit Ms. Lurie moved that the Board approve the Board of Education Committee assignments, including two changes (Mr. Furman added to Sabbatical and Ms. Tisdahl added to Park School Advisory). Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Dr. Cooper and department chairs presented the proposals and reviewed the history of recent changes. Course Changes: Eight of the ten course changes are administrative changes clarifying the descriptions of the courses and their prerequisites in the Program Planning Handbook. Physical Education/Health change: Freshman physical education courses will include at least two weeks of physical and mental health education. This change reflects a direct request from the School Board. The Foreign Languages/Bilingual Department is requesting that its name be changed to World Languages/Bilingual Department. Course Deletions: • Photographics • Show Choir • World Regional Geography New Courses: Adoption of four new courses. • 1-4 AVID • Sociology of Class, Gender, and Race • Pre -Calculus • Horticulture Dr. Alson has concerns about the decline in IGAP scores, however, ACT/SAT scores have increased as well as the number of students taking these tests. Mr. Taggart and Dr. Alson are both concerned about the bottom third of students who are not performing up to state or local standards. Mr. Taggart explained the transition from [GAP to ISAT. Since the ISAT results will become part of a student's permanent record, scores might improve. The following recommendations were made: • Examine testing conditions • Provide staff development so teachers are aware of the changes related to the move to ISAT • Design and implement a remediation program for all sophomores and juniors whose scores put them Substantially Below Standards • Conduct a course review for all students who are Below Standards to be sure they are in appropriate courses to address their weaknesses. • Communicate to parents, students and the community the fact that the ISAT results will be part of the permanent record of all students. Dr. Alson recommended that the Board of Education adopt the following ACT Assessment Package at the next meeting: i . F'ghth Graders ACT Explore Test — including the Career Interest Inventory Component 2. Tenth Graders ACT PLAN Test —'including the Career Interest Inventory Component 3. Eleventh Graders ACT Test This package will measure student progress over a four year period. The draft of the Indicators of School Success under development by the School improvement Team was presented to board members for their information. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Lurie and seconded by Mr. Miller the meeting adjourned at 1 0.45 p.m. The next regular meeting will be on December 14, 1998. December 14, 1998 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of Evanston Township High School was convened at 6:40 p.m. in room N112. Ms. Tisdahl called the meeting to order. On roll call Ms. Colleton, Ms. Mullins, Ms. Lurie, Mr. Furman, Mr. Gilford and Ms. Tisdahl answered present. Dr. Alson, Superintendent, Mr. Leibforth, Business Manager, Mr. Taggart, Business Manager Elect, Mr. Edgecombe, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Cooper, Assistant Superintendent, Ms. Jones, Director of Personnel and Kim Engel, recording secretary, were also present. At 6:41 p.m., under Sections 2CM, 2C(5), 2C(9) and 2C(21) of the Open Meetings Act, Ms. Tisdahl made a motion to close the meeting. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. On roll call Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman, Gilford and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. The Board returned to open session at 7:45 p.m. Manuela Zoninsein, Student Board member, joined the Board. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 1998. Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Written communications were circulated to the Board. Bills for the period November 20, 1998 through December 7, 1998 in the amount of three million, four hundred twenty-one thousand, nine hundred eighty-two dollars ($3,421,982.) were presented for ratification and payment. Ms. Mullins moved approval; Ms. Lurie seconded the motion and on roll call Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman, Gilford and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. (List of bills approved is on file in the permanent minutes.) Superjotiand nt's Rem ETHS is one of ten schools nationally to receive one of the first Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement. The award is based on the school's improvement in Advanced Placement achievement in the hard sciences. Recent and upcoming events were announced. The new phone system will be in place on January 4. Mr. Edgecombe informed the Board that we will participate in a smoking survey of ETHS students conducted by Loyola University and the American Medical Association. Manuela Zoninsein asked if block scheduling would definitely occur. Dr. Alson explained that the Scheduling Committee will review the feedback they receive and come up with two options which will be presented to the Board. Ms. Colleton enjoyed "Inspecting Carol" and the Teen Summit. Ms. Tisdahl said that Ed -Red discussed Special Education funding. She also attended both the PTA and PTSA meetings. There were no comments from the Public. The Board discussed the AVID program. In particular, the process for admission. to the program, and informing parents and middle school teachers of the program. A discussion followed regarding two courses that were not recommended by Dr. Cooper, Basketball Theory and AP Physics/B level. The Board sent a strong message to Dr. Cooper expressing interest in a single sport course elective which will also help develop career opportunities for students. Mr. Furman moved that the Board of Education approve the proposals presented for new courses, course changes and course deletions with the exception of the request for two new courses, Basketball Theory and AP Physics, B Level. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Gilford moved that the Board of Education approve Basketball Theory acid AP Physics, B Level. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. Three members voted aye; three voted nay. Motion did not carry. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board of Education defer the discussion and vote on Basketball Theory and AP Physics, B Level until all Board members are present. Mr. Gilford seconded the motion. Three members voted aye; three voted nay. Motion did not carry. Mr. Gilford moved that the Board of Education approve the following ACT Assessment Package: 1. Eighth Graders ACT Explore Test - including the Career Interest Inventory component 2. Tenth Graders ACT PLAN Test - including the Career Interst Inventory component 3. Eleventh Qraders ACT Test Ms. Colleton seconded the motion. On roll call all members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Furman moved that the Board of Education approve the following Remediation and Graduation Proposals: 1. Students who are substantially below state standards will be required to receive remediation. This will be implemented according to the timeline listed below. Remediation services may be provided in the summer or Saturdays and during the school year. 2. Beginning with the Class of 2004 students must meet local and/or state standards in order to graduate from ETHS. Determination of whether or not students have met these standards will be accomplished through the use of local assessments, the ACT, and other publicly agreed upon measures. Ms. Lurie seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Colleton moved that the Board approve the Personnel Agenda which included: Professional Staff - Certificated Appointment to Staff Change in Status — Educational Request for Maternity Leave Resignation Classified Staff Teacher Aide Appointment Secretarial Appointment to Staff Food Service Resignation Addendum: Professional Staff Change of Position Classified Staff Appointment to Staff Change of Position Ms. Mullins seconded the motion. On roll call Colleton, Mullins, Lurie, Furman, Gilford and Tisdahl voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Ms. Lurie moved that the Board of Education approve the attached list designating minutes between the period of January 25, 1982 through October 13, 1998 as closed or open. Mr. Gilford seconded the motion. All members voted aye; nays, none. Motion carried. Mr. Leibforth reported that enrollment will rise to over 3,300 in the next seven years. This will have a major impact on demands for space and staffing. Due to tax caps the Board and administration may have to find ways to limit the current market -driven curriculum and make different decisions about deployment of teachers. After hearing this report Board members expressed concern related to approving new singleton courses. Mr. Gilford suggested that a strategic plan be developed well in advance of future contract negotiations related to issues around increased enrollment, minority student achievement, alternative scheduling and K- 12 standards. The Board requested that the broader issues raised by the Enrollment Projections Report be part of future Board agendas and Board Finance Committee meetings. Dr. Cooper presented a draft document which is being developed by the School Improvement Team to determine how to measure and monitor student achievement. A set of indicators is needed by the school community in general and were requested by the Board and the NCA accreditation organization. Board comments included narrowing the list of indicators. There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Lurie and seconded by Ms. Mullins the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. The next mentinrg will be hold on January 11, 1999. 1