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March 10, 2016

NOTICE

EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION & REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Ms. Kendra Wallace, President of the School Board of The Winnetka Public Schools District 36, has called for an Executive Closed Session to be held on March 15, 2016, at 6:15 p.m., in the Skokie School Conference Room at 520 Glendale, Winnetka, for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); matters relating to individual students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)10; and, litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf o the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting (5 ICLS 120/2(c)(11); All action will be taken in Open Session. The Regular School Board Meeting will be held on March 15, 2016, at 7:15 p.m., in The Skokie School Resource Center, 520 Glendale, Winnetka IL. Kendra Wallace Trisha Kocanda School Board President Superintendent AGENDAS ARE POSTED IN THE DISTRICT OFFICE AND ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE

WWW.WINNETKA36.ORG.

1235 Oak Street • Winnetka, IL 60093 phone 847-446-9400 • fax 847-446-9408

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AGENDA Winnetka School Board

Executive Session Tuesday, March 15, 2016 The Skokie School Conference Room 6:15 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. PUBLIC COMMENT(1)

IV. MOTION TO MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION

A motion is requested that The School Board adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)); matters relating to individual students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10)); and, litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf o the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting (5 ICLS 120/2(c)(11)). All action will be taken in Open Session.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Administrative Search Update2. Potential Litigation Related to Vendor3. Personnel Matters4. Intra-District Transfer Request

VI. Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items are subject to the following provisions: Each speaker should stand and provide his or her name and home address for the minutes. Each speaker will then be given three minutes to speak. The speaker will be notified when the time limit is reached. At this time, speakers should promptly finish the thought and be seated. Please note: The Board uses this time to listen to community questions and concerns, but will not respond immediately to individual requests and cannot take formal action on non-agenda items. Please include any specific request for action or response in the three-minute talk and appropriate contact information for follow up, if applicable.

The first public comment of any meeting will be primarily received for comments on current agenda items. The last public comment will be primarily reserved for non-agenda items. (rev 2/12/13)


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VI. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE CLOSED SESSION AND RETURN TO OPENSESSION

VII. MOTION TO ADJOURN

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[1] Public comments on non-agenda items are subject to the following provisions: Each speaker should stand and provide hisor her name and home address for the minutes. Each speaker will then be given three minutes to speak. The speaker will benotified when the time limit is reached. At this time, speakers should promptly finish the thought and be seated. Please note:The Board uses this time to listen to community questions and concerns, but will not respond immediately to individualrequests and cannot take formal action on non-agenda items. Please include any specific request for action or response in thethree-minute talk and appropriate contact information for follow up, if applicable.

AGENDA School Board Meeting

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Skokie School Resource Center 7:15 p.m.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

III. WELCOME BY BOARD PRESIDENT

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT [1]

V. COMMUNICATIONS & FOIA - Page 9

VI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

A. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (memo only)

1. PARCC 2016 Preparation Plan - Page 122. Computer Adaptive Assessment Selection Update - Page 153. Kindergarten Day Classroom Update - Page - Page 194. Student Fees 2016-2017 School Year - Page 275. Crow Island Space Recommendation - Page 356. Bullying Prevention & Response Plan - Page 397. Board Policy Updates – 2nd Read- 1

2:220 Types of School Board Meetings

5:90 Abused & Neglected Child Reporting

5:100 Staff Development Program

6:50 School Wellness

6:160 English Learners - Renamed


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7:50 School Admissions and Transfers To and From Non District Schools

7:100 Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunization; and Exclusion of Students

7:130 Student Rights & Responsibilities

7:140 Search and Seizure

7:300 Extracurricular Activities

8:30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

B. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (presentation)

1. Winnetka University Spring 2016 Implementation - Page 422. 2015 Tax Levy Abatement- Page 47

VII. ACTION ITEMS

1. CONSENT AGENDA

A motion is requested that the School Board approve the consent agenda, which includes the following:

A. Payroll and Invoices for the period February 24, 2016, through March15, 2016, as follows: Page 49

Payroll, net $1,185,326.89 Invoices $1,530,040.38 Total $2,715,367.27

B. Board Meeting Minutes - 6

• Work Session School Board Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2016• Regular School Board Meeting Minutes, February 23, 2016• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, September 30, 2014• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, October 21, 2014• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, November 18, 2014• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, January 27, 2015• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, February 24, 2015• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, March 24, 2015• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, April 28, 2015• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, June 9, 2014• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, August 18, 2015• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, September 29, 2014

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• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, October 20, 2015• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2015• Executive Session Meeting Minutes, December 3, 2015

C. Personnel Report - Page 115

1. Employment, Certified Staff2. Employment, Classified Staff3. Resignation, Classified Staff4. Unpaid Leave of Absence, Certified Staff5. Resolution, Honorable Dismissal of Part-Time Educational Support

Personnel Employees6. Resolution, Honorable Dismissal of Full-Time Educational Support

Personnel Employees7. Resolution, Non-reemployment of Full-Time Educational Support

Personnel Employees8. Resolution, Honorable Dismissal of Teachers9. Resolution, Honorable Dismissal & Reduction of Teachers10. Resolution, Nonrenewal and Dismissal of Probationary Teachers

CI. Adopt Recommended Updates to School Board Policies following 2nd

Read

2. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

A. STEAM Initiative - Page 140

A motion is requested that the School Board approve approve the expansion and support of a dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) space at each of our five schools alignedwith fund request for this project as outlined in the memo (FY17 impact is $216,300).

B. 2015 Tax Levy Resolution Options - Page 143

1. Resolution Authorizing Permanent Inter-Fund Transfer and Abating Debt Service Levy (2015)

A motion is requested that the School Board approve the resolution as presented to authorize a permanent inter-fund transfer in the amount of $1.1 million from the District’s Operations & Maintenance Fund to the Debt Service Fund and to authorize a corresponding abatement of the District’s 2015 debt service levy by the same amount.

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https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/policies.pdf

2. Resolution to Request Application of Loss & Cost Factor to 2015 TaxLevies.

A motion is requested that the School Board approve the resolution as presented to request that the County Clerk reduce the loss and cost factor on the District’s 2015 tax-capped levies from 3% to 0%.

C. Crow Island Space Recommendation - Page 35

A motion is requested that the School Board approve the Phase 1 space relief concept of leasing and installing temporary classrooms in summer 2016, including landscape enhancements at Crow Island school as presented by Administration, and authorize Administration to issue a Lowest Qualified Bidder Letter, as prepared by District counsel, to such bidder for the lease and installation of the modular unit.

D. Student Fees - Page 27

A motion is requested that the School Board approve the FeeRecommendations as provided in the FY2017 Student Fee memo for thefollowing fees and costs:

Parent Fees:• Activity Fees grades k-8• Transportation Fees• After School Sports/Clubs• Carleton Washburne School Athletics• Before/After School Program (On Deck)• Elimination of Lunch Supervision Fee• Increase of 7% in the price of food (milk & juice) offerings

District Costs: • Cost increase of 2% for North Shore Transportation Company

services• Approval of Arbor Management Inc., Contract for 2016-2017

providing for no increase in administrative or management rates

E. Intra-District Transfer Requests

A motion is requested that the School Board approve the intra-districttransfer request received from the Warner Family to remain at CrowIsland School for the 2016-2017 school year.

VIII. OTHER BUSINESS

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IX. PUBLIC COMMENT [1]

X. ADJOURNMENT

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A Community of Learners School Board Communications Log Date Received

From/Type Topic Date Responded

2/12/2016 Shannon Pope & Crow Island Neighbors email

Temporary Classrooms at Crow Island School

02/16/2106 Neighbor Meeting

2/23/2016 Dale Wyant Public Comment

Investment Portfolio

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A Community of Learners Freedom of Information Log

Date Received

From/Type Request Date Responded

1/29/2016 2/11/2016

SmartProcure email

Commercial request for electronic purchasing records from 2015-03-12 to current.

3/10/2016 Request fulfilled.

2/25/2016 Mr. John Klinger, Illinois Policy Institute email

Full name, Position/Title, Current annual salary for each District employee.

3/3/2016 Request fulfilled.

3/2/2016 Mr. Fred Luft Letter

Student Record Information 3/8/2016 Requestor notified that additional information needed to determine whether information requested is available.

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February 2016 - March 2016 Press Coverage Log

Publication Date Topic Patch (Winnetka)

2/24/16 Barry Rodgers announcement Patch (Lake Forest)

2/25/16 Barry Rodgers announcement Winnetka Talk

2/25/16 “Shout Out” feature on Daniel Ryan Daily North Shore

2/26/16 Barry Rodgers announcement Patch

2/27/16 100th Day at Hubbard Woods School Winnetka Talk

3/1/16 Temporary Classrooms at Crow Island School Winnetka Current

3/3/16 Barry Rodgers announcement Winnetka Current

3/3/16 Temporary Classrooms at Crow Island School Chicago Tribune

3/3/16 PARCC 2015 participation

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Informational Memo - PARCC 2016 Preparation Plan

TO: School Board

FROM: Superintendent Kocanda Betty Weir, Interim Curriculum Coordinator

DATE: March 15, 2016

Overview & Background

The Winnetka Public Schools will administer the PARCC Assessment for the second time in April of 2016. Students in Grades 3-8 will be tested in the areas of Mathematics and English/Language Arts (ELA). This year, the PARCC consortium has made some adjustments to the assessment based on feedback from educators and school leaders last year. These changes include:

• One testing window in April rather than two testing windows in March and May• Testing times will be ~90 minutes shorter for all grades• Students will sit down to take PARCC fewer times

Similar to last year, the Curriculum Department and Administrative Team put together a guideline for student preparation. It is important to note that students are preparing for the PARCC all year through engaging in the District curriculum. The goal of the PARCC preparation plan is to help students gain comfort with the online testing environment and understanding of the expectations for math extended response and ELA written response. Our hope is that when students sit for the exam, they will feel less anxious and will be able to better demonstrate what they know rather than attempting to navigate an unfamiliar testing platform.

The preparation plan is being shared with teachers at each school. The main difference in this year’s plan is that it incorporates two sessions (one math and one ELA) in which teachers will share model student responses and the rubrics used to score them from the

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2015 PARCC test. As last year was the inaugural assessment, these samples were not available prior to testing last year, so the District was unable to expose students to these tools. This test preparation plan is similar to the ISAT preparation that was done in the past. The plan is meant to serve as a baseline for what students should be exposed to prior to taking the assessment in April. Some teachers may decide to incorporate sample items into the everyday work they do with students in addition to the more formal test preparation sessions. The test preparation plan that was shared with teachers is as follows:

• Summary: o 5-6 total sessions (30-45 minutes each) o 1-2 focused on test taking strategies/digital platform o 2 focused on Math o 2 focused on LA

• Session 1: Familiarize with test platform-online • Session 2 (optional): Using scratch paper to find solutions to multi-step problems

when taking a computer based exam • Session 3: Review Math released items and sample student responses from 2015 • Session 4: Review ELA released items and sample student responses from 2015 • Session 5: Math practice test- online • Session 6: ELA practice test- online

In terms of parent communication, the following message appeared in principals’ newsletters this past week: ThePARCCassessmentwillbeadministeredtostudentsingrades3through8fromApril4-29,2016.TheDistrictisencouragedthatthePARCCconsortiumlistenedtofeedbackfromeducators.Thereisnowonetestingwindowinsteadoftwo,andthedurationoftimethatstudentswillspendtakingthetesthasbeenreduced.Intermsoftestpreparation,DistrictistreatingPARCCsimilartohowISATwashandledinthepast.Toensurethatstudentsfeelcomfortableinthetestingenvironmentandunderstandthenatureofthequestionsthatwillbepresentedontheexam,teacherswillbefamiliarizingstudentswiththetestingplatformandexpectations.Approximatelyfourinstructionalhourswillbespentontestpreparation.RegularCurriculumwillcontinuetobetaughtduringthistime.TheIllinoisStateBoardofEducationrequiresallpublicschooldistrictstoadministerthePARCCexam.PertheFederalGovernment,studentsmaynotoptoutoftheexam.TolearnmoreaboutPARCCassessmentpleaseclickherehttp://parcc.pearson.com/,andforspecifictesting

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times,clickhere:http://parcconline.org/assessments/administration/times.ForalistofFrequentlyAskedQuestions,pleasevisithttps://www.winnetka36.org/curriculum/parcc.

In addition, the State Superintendent sent a letter to all Illinois school districts who did not meet the 95% participation rate in 2015. The State is required to formally inquire with Districts as to the reason for the lower participation rates. The Executive Director of our region has no further direction at this time.

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Informational Memo - Computer Adaptive Assessment Selection

TO: School Board Superintendent Kocanda

FROM: The Computer Adaptive Assessment Committee Phil Earvolino, District Data Consultant

DATE: March 15, 2016


The Computer Adaptive Assessment Selection Committee is continuing its work to determine which of the adaptive assessments will be the right fit for Winnetka District 36. Using the following Essential Questions to guide its work, the committee discussedthe purpose of standardized assessments and the needs of the district.

• Which computer adaptive assessment is the best fit for D36?• How can computer adaptive, nationally-normed tests provide D36 with

feedback on student progress?• How do we use the data we collect from computer adaptive tests?

We reviewed the purposes of standardized assessments: • Provide data about individual student needs, progress and achievement.• Serve as a universal screener to determine if further diagnostics are warranted

in an effort to provide targeted interventions.• Collect a record of longitudinal growth in a time efficient manner.• Compare local student growth and achievement to national student growth and

achievement.• Determine the strengths and areas in need of improvement within the local

curriculum.As we gathered information about the NWEA MAP and Scantron assessments, we polled staff members to ask them to share their experience and thoughts, we contacted other

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districts that use these measures, met with the District’s data analysis consultants to discuss assessment options, and scheduled a webinar with representatives from each assessment team.

March 2016 Update

We found that there are many similarities between NWEA MAP and Scantron Performance Series. Both assessments are widely used nationally and have the following capabilities:

• can monitor student, school and district performance over time;• can help evaluate curriculum;• can be used as universal screeners for Response to Intervention requirements;• offer “add-on” programs to monitor the progress of students who receive

support;• offer parent resources;• offer professional learning opportunities.

Staff members who have had experience with the assessments have shared that each assessment provides reports that teachers and administrators can use immediately to learn about their students’ progress to adjust instruction as necessary. Both offer information for instructional groupings and differentiation that can assist teachers when planning lessons.

The differences between the two assessments are: • NWEA parent resources are available online and can be made available for

parents electronically while Scantron offers printed parent materials.• Scantron provides growth data based on national data while NWEA can

provide Virtual Comparison Groups (VCGs) reports which show how studentsare growing compared to similar students educated in similar schools across the country.

• Data models used by the companies differ.• This chart goes into further detail about the differences between the two

assessments.

We followed up with NWEA MAP to learn more about their research and to dig more deeply into the quality of their data. The District’s Data Analyst, Philip Earvolino, participated in this discussion. Mr. Earvolino has experience with the data collection methods used for Scantron Performance Series and can provide a knowledgeable comparison of the methods used. The results of Phil’s research on how each company gathers and uses data follows:

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W3Nql_-fA90viLp0ZPxKtL9LfFij5z977EzuUvU1CMs/edit

Data Analysis: Phil Earvolino’s Perspective Scantron Performance Series and MAP assessments are both computerized adaptive tests, as was STAR. For all of these assessments I see no significant problems with ‘ceiling’ effects, i.e. a student reaching a perfect score. While it does happen, particularly for seventh and eighth graders, it is quite rare, even for advanced students. Scantron Performance Series For each grade and content area, projected spring scores are specified as follows: based on Scantron’s national norm group, fall scores are broken into deciles. For each decile, a spring target score along with an associated standard deviation are provided. Thus, there is no growth model, per se, but a “map” between, effectively, ten fall scores and their matched spring scores. The problem with this approach, particularly as implemented in a high achievement school district, is that it is too generalized, especially at the tails. Hence, a student scoring in the 90th percentile nationally in the fall is projected to have the same nominal growth (i.e., the spring score minus the fall score) as a student in the 99th percentile. However, based on my own research, the actual observed growth scores for these two students may be considerably different. The same observation is relevant to students on the low side of the achievement spectrum. Furthermore, the Performance Series assessment only projects fall-to-spring scores (their fall-to-winter scores are merely the fall-to-spring scores divided approximately in half). NWEA MAP MAP employs a fully-developed model incorporating three years of test data from over ten million students per cohort. The model is “mixed level”, which means it examines student variation, as well as school district variation (essentially treating each school district as a single test-taker). The model also incorporates instructional time (specifically, the actual number of school days between consecutive tests, such as those offered in fall and spring, or even fall sessions in consecutive school years). In this regard it is unique among the major vendors we have examined. For a given student, a student’s growth (whether from fall-to-spring, fall-to-fall, or other pre-test/post-test intervals) is expressed as a “conditional growth” percentile or index. The former is similar to the SGP value generated by Renaissance for use in STAR testing: it ranks the student’s actual growth on a scale of 1 to 99 as compared to that of other like students in the nationally normed sample. The conditional growth index expresses this growth in standard deviations above or below the norm group mean. With the MAP assessment the projected spring score for each student is based on several of his or her previous scores, not just from the fall window, but from sessions in a previous school year. By

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incorporating more than one previous score, the model is much more stable and robust than those which look only at a single previous score.

MAP also provides what it calls Virtual Comparison Groups, by which it claims to match the scores of any given student with those of up to fifty students in similar school districts in NWEA’s database. However, it determines similarity on the basis of, apparently, only two criteria: percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch and school district community setting (i.e, rural, urban, or suburban). This will not help us get what we are really looking for, which is a comparison to students in other affluent high-achievement districts. From what I’ve seen, though, no one can provide that because it would require integration with, e.g. Census data.

Next Steps

Based on the differences in the research and data models, the evidence is most aligning with NWEA MAP to be used as an assessment for District 36. Next Steps include scheduling time for NWEA representatives to meet with other key stakeholders, including representatives from classroom, special education, technology, and teachers on the PERA committee to determine if they see any additional benefits or limitations of this assessment.

The committee plans to bring its final recommendation to the Board at the April meeting, potentially using Work Session time have deeper conversations about the decision.

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Informational Memo - Kindergarten Day StudyClassroom Options for 2017-2018

To: School Board Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent of Schools

From: Beth Martin, Director of Student Services

March 15, 2016

Overview This informational memo provides further background, as well as operational issues, regarding the option to provide an extended day kindergarten program beginning in the 2017-2018 school year should the Board approve the program at its May 2016 meeting. The Kindergarten Committee continues to research the value of this option and has gathered additional information regarding the importance of play in child development. Highlights of this continued research are also included in this memo.

Study Updates To date, the Board has been updated regularly regarding the progress of the kindergarten day study. In December 2015, the Board provided direction to focus the committee’s study on an Extended Day option, based on administrative recommendation. The Board also directed administration to focus on District-funded options versus fee-based programming.

Program Offering - Location Consideration

Background Throughout the kindergarten day study, the community has been engaged around multiple topics related to extending the kindergarten day. This has included input regarding location of Kindergarten classrooms if the kindergarten day is extended. Survey results from October, 2015 support attendance at home/neighborhood schools, where 45% of those surveyed indicated they

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would not attend extended day if not offered at their neighborhood school. However, 27% of those surveyed indicated they would attend a different neighborhood school if needed, and 27% of those surveyed were unsure. With this in mind, a variety of options for possible classroom locations are being considered. Enrollment Trends and Projections As a means to make appropriate estimates for possible class size for extended day kindergarten, information regarding enrollment trends has been reviewed. On average, the District experiences a 22% increase in enrollment from kindergarten to first grade. Data regarding enrollment projections has also been reviewed. Enrollment projections reported here for Kindergarten are inclusive of a 15% anticipated increase as parents consider Winnetka Public Schools for extended day Kindergarten as opposed to local private schools. Current projections are available through 2019.

School Year Project Enrollment Classrooms required

2017-2018 153 8

2018-2019 168 9

Although an extended day kindergarten program will result in increases in enrollment, it is not expected that all students will enroll in extended day. Some parents will choose a half-day option for their children. However, it is anticipated that some students who do enroll in half-day may choose to move to an extended day at some point during the school year. This hypothesis is based upon information gathered from neighboring districts who have had this experience within their own kindergarten programs. Classroom Location A primary consideration for classroom location is whether a temporary classroom addition at Crow Island will be required to allow for expansion of the kindergarten program. Enrollment decline has resulted in increases in available classroom space at Greeley and Hubbard Woods. Consideration of shared spaces at Hubbard Woods and Greeley may also increase classroom availability

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for additional kindergarten space. Below is a brief comparison regarding consideration of installing a temporary classroom at Crow Island.

Temporary Classrooms at Crow Island

(All 3 elementary schools offer Kindergarten)

Reasons for consideration Reasons against consideration

All students attend home school Available classroom space at other schools

Allows time to consider long-term solutions

Installation and annual costs (~$200,000)

No Temporary Classrooms at Crow Island

(Kindergarten offered at other schools across District)

Reasons for consideration Reasons against consideration

Utilization of available space at other elementary buildings

Not all students will attend their home school

Cost Savings to District (~$200,000) Transportation needs/routes

Long-term sustainability (once we reach 10 sections of kinder, no longer feasible)

Classroom Availability/Options for Kindergarten Sections

2017 & 2018

Crow Island

Greeley Hubbard Woods

Skokie Total Sections

MINIMUM 2 3 3 2 up to 10

MAXIMUM 4 (with

temporary c/r)

4 4 Not needed up to 12

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Notes:

● CI - Current capacity at Crow Island remains at two kindergarten classrooms. This is the maximum number of kindergarten classrooms this building can maintain without the addition of temporary classrooms.

● GR - With the reduction of one section of 1st grade and one section of 4th grade, classroom availability at Greeley is four classrooms. This will require relocation of an NSSED Early Childhood classroom that currently occupies a space otherwise used for kindergarten. If a third section of first grade is required, interventionists and special education teachers may be required to share space to accommodate four classrooms for kindergarten at Greeley.

● HW - Classroom availability at Hubbard Woods is four classrooms. This will require the relocation of some project spaces and use of shared space for special education teachers. Addition of a fourth classroom at Hubbard Woods is a consideration, but will require thoughtful planning regarding reorganization of how some spaces are currently utilized.

● SK - reduction in enrollment at SK will allow for consideration of kindergarten classrooms in that building.

Kindergarten Day Study Committee Recommendation The consensus of the Kindergarten Day Study Committee is that every kindergarten student should have the opportunity to attend an extended day kindergarten program at their home school. Classroom size should be maintained at no more than 20 students. An associate should also be assigned to each kindergarten class. Implementing this model will require installation of temporary classrooms for 2017-2018 at Crow Island School. This model will provide time to monitor enrollment for the next few years, allowing the Board to explore other options for when the temporary classrooms need to be removed. Primary Factors to Consider - Overarching Questions

• Half Day Attendance Center - What are the pros and cons of establishing a half day attendance center for those families who choose half day Kindergarten?

• Managing enrollment - How will school assignments be determined if Crow Island has limited classroom space for kindergarten?

o Voluntary selection o Lottery

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o By Address o By Corridor

• Voluntary School Selection - Will the District allow parents the option to have students remain at the Kindergarten location for grades 1-4?

• Long term attendance - Will the selected classroom location plan be sustainable if enrollment increases over time?

• Staffing - How much additional FTE may be required for specials and interventions as more classroom spaces are considered for GR and HW?

Other Factors for Consideration Transitions The survey completed in October included a question regarding the number of days parents would seek enrichment opportunities for their children if extended kindergarten was not offered at The Winnetka Public Schools. Of those surveyed, 75% indicated they would seek additional enrichment options for their children at least 3 days a week. This data could be considered, as offering an extended day within the District would lessen the number of transitions within a day for a child. Cost Updates The addition of a temporary classroom specifically to accommodate increases in Kindergarten enrollment for an extended day program will enable each student to attend their neighborhood school. However, if parents within the community are willing to have their children attend a different neighborhood school for an extended day experience, the additional temporary classroom may not be warranted. This could result in cost savings to the District. Preliminary estimates for cost savings associated with installation and leasing are approximately $200,000. Annual temporary classroom costs are estimated at $30,000. School Policy Current school policy 7:30, Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer, addresses school attendance areas. This policy indicates that students are expected to attend the school that lies within the attendance area in which they legally reside, with one exception:

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“A student may be assigned to a school outside his/her normal attendance area at the request of the parents and approval of the School Board, provided the assignment is in the best interest of the student and/or District.”

As classroom locations for kindergarten are considered, it may be necessary to modify language within this policy to allow for voluntary selection of schools for Kindergarten and/or grades 1-4 and to address the possibility of a lottery system or assignment of Kindergarten placement based on residents’ addresses. Community Outreach Throughout the process of this kindergarten day study, parents and community members have had opportunity for input on multiple occasions. Since completion of initial outreach efforts, new information has been collected that may affect parents and their decisions around kindergarten within Winnetka Public Schools if an extended day kindergarten program is approved. This includes: ● delayed implementation of extended day kindergarten to the 2017-2018

school year. ● Board direction for consideration of an extended day format as opposed to

a full day format. ● Board direction for a District-funded extended day program as opposed to

a fee-based program. ● updates on building capacity regarding possible classroom locations.

As the Board discusses the most feasible options for extended day kindergarten classroom locations, it may be beneficial to engage the community through a final survey. This may provide updated information regarding parents’ intent regarding Kindergarten enrollment, and may allow the Board and District to make better predictions regarding feasible enrollment if the program is approved in May. Updates on Research Gesell Institute Dr. Marcy Guddemi, national consultant and former executive director for the Gesell Institute, recently presented at the Alliance for Early Childhood’s 26th Annual Networking Dinner. Her presentation included data from a study she

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completed which updated norms on the Gesell Developmental Observation, a performance-based, criterion referenced assessment system for children ages 2.5 - 9. Her presentation also included information on the 10 principles of child development and the importance of incorporating socio-dramatic play into a child’s day.

• deep engagement • two or more players • planned in advance • roles with rules • scenarios change and adapt • symbolic props • interactions using language • voluntary self regulation and “rules” of the role

“During socio-dramatic play, children must be creative and problem solve; they must be flexible; they will strengthen their language by using language”

Dr. Guddemi’s summary:

• Play must be the primary instructional strategy in the classroom • Make time for pretend play in classroom and outdoors - nothing is

more important • Children learn things outdoors that they can’t learn indoors. • Play takes on a role - 30-45 minutes inside and outside daily

“Children need playful, hands-on experiential learning activities based on principles of child development in order to build the foundation for future academic success”

Dr. Guddemi’s research reinforces our current kindergarten program and highlights opportunities that can be provided to our children if we extend our kindergarten day; more time for dramatic play that will benefit the whole child. Next Steps

• Recommend a Board working session in April for thoughtful discussion about options outlined for classroom locations

• Determine the impact of classroom locations on transportation needs/bussing routes

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• Identify additional information needed for Board determination in May

• Prepare final summary/presentation for Board determination in May Kindergarten Committee Members: Teachers: Allison Greer, Katarina Jaksic, Missy Parks, Veronica Petrillo, Jennifer Fiegen Community Members: Paige Goettel, Blakely Bundy, Kathy Hardy, Christine Morse, Sandy Carlson, Rob Daniels, Susan Whitcomb Administrators: Julie Pfeffer, Beth Martin

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Information and Action Item: FY17 Student Fees

TO: School Board Trisha Kocanda

FROM: Greg Kurr CFO

March 15, 2016


Student fees are an important source of revenue for public school districts. The fees are evaluated and adjusted annually. The evaluation considers the benefit, performance, and economics of the related programs and services. Benchmarking of similar fees charged by other surrounding districts is also part of the process.

This memo provides an overview and analysis of each student fee category and an administrative recommendation for the fee levels for FY17. The Board will have an opportunity to discuss the various fees at the March 15, 2016, meeting. If as a result of these discussions, the Board agrees with the administrative recommendation, it can approve it. If the Board decides more information, discussion or a different approach is needed, the approval of the fee can be deferred to the April 19, 2016, meeting. Any extension of approval beyond that meeting may impact the timing of registration and payment of fees.

For reference purposes, a schedule of the current FY16 fee is attached to this memo and listed below.

2015-2016 Student Fees Activity Fees (Required)

Kindergarten $76 Grades 1-3 $149

Grade 4 $219 Grades 5-6 $147 Grades 7-8 $170

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2015-2016 Student Fees Activity Fees (Optional)

Bus Fee

Two-Way $447, if paid by 6/19/15 Two-Way $499, if paid after 6/19/15 One-Way $266, if paid by 6/19/15 One-Way $318, if paid after 6/19/15

After-School Sports/Clubs Elementary Schools $45 per semester or $90 annually

Skokie School $79 Skokie Climbing Club $57

Carleton Washburne School Athletics

Volleyball $400 Basketball $512

Basketball Practice Squad $191 Cross Country $191 Track and Field $191

Intramural Basketball $126

MLI Device Coverage Grades 5-8 $25

On Deck!

Before School After School 5 days per week $201 $379 4 days per week $190 $320 3 days per week $173 $264 2 days per week $150 $195

Voucher $106 $138

Elementary Schools Lunch Supervision (Required) Supervision

5 days $242 4 days $200 3 days $160 2 days $117 1 day $76

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FY17 Fee Recommendations & Rationale

Activity Fees

Background

Activity fees are used at the discretion of the principals to benefit students in a variety of ways. For example, funds are used to support field trip entrance fee and transportation costs, student planners, magazine subscriptions for Scholastic and Time, leadership training at Camp Duncan, outdoor education experiences, class parties, student locks, and some instructional supplies. These fees have been sufficient to cover related expenses and with updated cost allocations approximate a breakeven position. When compared to other New Trier feeder schools with activity fees, the District’s fee is below the average and in some instances below the lowest fee. In consideration of the various clubs and general activities and related costs offered by the District, the FY17 activity fees have been increased primarily to the low end or average of the benchmarked township range of fees. The Table below summarizes the recommended fee changes.

Grade Level FY16 Actual FY17 Proposed FY17 Township Avg

FY17 Township Low

Kindergarten $76 $100 $137 $100 Grades 1-3 $149 $170 $167 $106-$125 Grade 4* $219 $240 $163 $175 Grades 5-6 $147 $175 $198-$217 $175 Grades 7-8 $170 $175 $215 $175 *The higher rate for 4th grade relates to the cost of an outdoor education program for fourth graders.

Recommendation For FY17, Administration recommends that activity fees be increased as shown above.

Transportation Fees Background The philosophy regarding transportation fees were determined in 2010 - “transportation fees should be charged so that the financial liability of the District is limited to less than half of the actual cost” - with a target recovery of 60%. A historic three-year analysis of transportation fees shows that cost recovery through fees has been an average of approximately 43%. A percentage point higher recovery rate is expected for FY16, primarily due to an approximate 5% increase in ridership offsetting a 3% contractual cost increase for the year. Only 47% recovery was achieved in 2010. I suspect the more recent and realistic target recovery is 50%. The 50% rate is also more in line with

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benchmark rates and provides more consideration to the fact that the District has a more costly operation due in part to its low percentage (less than 20%) of ridership. Transportation fees have been benchmarked against other New Trier feeder districts with the following results;

Categories Recommend Current 36 FY17 Township

High

FY17 Township

Avg Two-Way before deadline

$475 $447 $495 $482

Two-Way after deadline

$575 $499 $595 $548

One-Way before deadline

$275 $266 $275 $250

Two-Way after deadline

$325 $318 $325 $300

Two-Way late fee $100 $52 $100 $66 One-Way late fee $50 $52 $50 $50

The recommended two-way fee increase for FY17 is based on a planned two year incremental increase to the higher fee levels. The increase in the late fee provides a reasonable operational, yet a small financial benefit since approximately 1% of families are late in paying. With the recommended fee increase and a negotiated 2% increase in transportation rates from our bus company, it is projected that a 47% recovery rate will be achieved. Recommendation The Recommendation is that the Board approve the FY17 transportation fees and the 2% increase in transportation rates as recommended by Administration.

After School Sports/Clubs

Background

These fees were established by the District to support activities at the three elementary schools and Skokie School. These activities are sponsored by teachers who are paid a pay rate based on the negotiated agreement with the Winnetka Education Association. The intent is to have the fees charged to cover the cost of the program. Administration analyzed the various programs for the complete year of FY15 and determined what fee levels were needed to achieve an approximate breakeven result for the year. The recommend fees for FY17 are based on achieving a breakeven point. The increase in fees is based on the increase of CPI for the year which is the same factor used

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for contractual increases in the related costs. The table below summarizes the recommended fee changes.

Schools FY16 Actual FY17 Proposed Elementary $45 per semester $53 per semester Skokie $79 per semester $80 per semester Skokie; climbing club $57 per session $58 per session

Recommendation The recommendation is to approve the FY17 after school sports/club fees as proposed by Administration.

Carleton Washburne School Athletics

Background

Participation fees are assessed for the school’s optional athletic programs. The fees cover the cost of coaches, transportation to games, scorekeepers, uniforms, supplies and supervision. Since most other competing schools have only one gym and Washburne generally has two traveling teams, two buses are needed to go to two different schools versus one bus to one school. This adds to the comparative costs of the traveling programs. When compared to other New Trier feeder schools District athletic fees have been higher than the others. This year, Administration is proposing fee levels related to the high end of the benchmarked fees. This results in considerable reductions in the cost of participation in team sports and reasonable year-on-year increases in other athletic programs. Adjustments were made in consideration of the additional transportation factor. With the proposed fee levels, Administration believes the aggregate program can operate at a breakeven with some additional cost management. The following chart provides comparative fee analysis by athletic offering

Sport FY16 Current

FY17 Historic

FY17 Proposed

FY17 Township

High

FY17 Township

Avg Basketball $512 $527 $450 $425 $395 Volleyball $400 $412 $270 $225 $210 Basketball Practice

$191 $197 $200 $200 $120

Cross Country

$191 $197 $200 $200 $120

Track & $191 $197 $200 $200 $120

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Field Intramural Basketball

$129 $133 $135 n/a n/a

Recommendation The recommendation is to approve the FY17 Carleton Washburne School Athletic fees as proposed by Administration.

Before/After School Program (On Deck)

Background

This is a tuition-based optional program. Tuition is based on the program selected plus a $60.00 annual non-refundable registration fee. There is a multiple child tuition discount of 10% for two children and a 25% discount for three or more children. Rates are based on the number of days in the program. Vouchers provide families in need of occasional care an opportunity to avail themselves of the program for up to five visits. At the current fee level the projected results of the program are self-sustaining. Accordingly, Administration recommends that the monthly fees remain unchanged for FY17 at the following amounts.

Options Before School After School 5 days per week $201 $379 4 days per week $190 $320 3 days per week $173 $264 2 days per week $150 $195

Voucher $106 $138

Recommendation The recommendation is to approve the FY17 On Deck fees as proposed by Administration.

Lunch Supervision

Background

Fees are collected to pay for lunch supervision at the elementary schools. A separate annual fee is charged for the number of days a student stays at school for a supervised lunch period.

Lunch supervision fee revenue for FY16 is approximately $155,000. Supervision is provided by associates as part of their work day under the current collective bargaining agreement. Based on the hourly rates of the individuals supervising the lunch periods

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the cost for FY16 is expected to be approximately $172,000; exceeding revenues by $18,000. A review of the economics of the program would suggest that either fees should be raised and/or expenses reduced.

In this situation, there is also a philosophical consideration in the evaluation of the program. Is it part of the District’s responsibility to provide supervised lunch facilities for its students? Parent feedback further supported by a recent caucus survey says it is the District’s responsibility. This conclusion is further supported by the fact that none of the New Trier feeder districts reported charging lunch supervision fees.

While the District will lose approximately $155,000 in annual revenue, Administration recommends that lunch supervision fees be discontinued beginning with the 2016-2017 school year. At a minimum, the suggestion is that they not be raised. The opportunity for reducing related expenditures will be evaluated and the net effect will be incorporated into the FY17 budget.

The following table provides a reference to the current fee schedule for lunch supervision fees:

Per week 5 days 4 days 3 days 2 days 1 day Annual Fee $242 $200 $160 $117 $76 Recommendation The recommendation is to discontinue the charging of lunch supervision fees beginning with the 2016-2017 school year.

Food Service

Background

The contract with Arbor Management Inc. to provide food services at Carleton Washburne School and provide milk and juice to students at the elementary schools is reviewed annually and prices established for the next school year. Arbor provides a self-supporting program in which the intent is for the District to recoup its cost from food sales. Under a program such as this, the District owns all of the cafeteria equipment, purchases the food and supplies, pays Arbor for the employees’ salary and benefits, and provides Arbor with a management fee. At the present time, the food service program is projected to have a deficit for FY16 of approximately $17,000. Deficits were also experienced in FY15 and FY14 of $16,300 and $25,600 respectively. The deficit in FY15 represented an approximate 14% subsidy of the costs of the program. The decrease in the deficit in FY15 from FY14 was in part the result of a 5% increase in the prices charge for food items and more participation with the new chef. This increase in revenue over FY14 is expected to substantially continue for FY16. This revenue increase, however, did not keep pace with the increased

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operating costs. The operating costs increased primarily due to approximately $20,000 of additional labor costs related to the hiring of a chef mid-year in FY15.

As intended, the chef has greatly improved the menu by adding homemade soup as a daily feature, expanded the salad bar, added fresh fruit and fresh roasted vegetables, vegetarian selections, and healthier options including whole grains. He is also attentive to managing other operating costs. The District continues to receive excellent quality and service from Arbor Management. Comments are consistently positive regarding food offerings and quality and the demeanor of staff. Overall the program is a benefit to the students and staff of the school.

In evaluating whether there is a cost benefit to the added quality, consideration should also be given to competitive pricing for the program. Three New Trier feeder districts with similar programs charge $3.75 to $3.80, or an average of $3.77 for hot plate meal. Currently District 36 charges $3.10 per plate. If the price were raised to $3.75 projected operational results for FY17 would result in a gain of approximately $3,000. To reach a projected breakeven result, the pricing would need to increase about 14% to $3.55.

Administration is recommending that the food service program design remain in place for FY17 and the pricing be increased by 7% to a plate cost of $3.30. This is with a view of having prices increased another 7% the following year to achieve competitive pricing for the program and the intended breakeven operation, depending on the current needs. This would result in a loss from operations in FY17 of approximately $12,000.

Summaries of Arbor’s projected operating results and corresponding pricing sheets for a 7% and 14% increase in pricing are attached for your review. In each scenario, there is no change in the company’s administrative costs or management fees. The milk and juice prices reflected in these pricing sheets would also be used for offerings at the other schools.

Recommendation

The recommendation is to renew Arbor’s contract for the 2016-2017 school year with no increase in administrative costs or management fees, and a 7% increase in the price of food items.

Attachments

Schedule of 2015-2016 Student Fees

Arbor FY17 Program Financial Projection; 7%

Arbor FY17 Price List Comparison; 7%

Arbor FY17 Program Financial Projection; 14%

Arbor FY17 Price List Comparison; 14%

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https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Bd_%20STUDENT%20FEES%202015-16%203-15-16.pdf

https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Arbor%20FY17%20Financial%20Projection%207%25.pdf

https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Arbor%20Price%20List%207%25.pdf

https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Arbor%20FY17%20Financial%20Projection%2014%25%20BE.pdf

https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Arbor%20Price%20List%2014%25%20BE.pdf


Information and Action Item Memo: Crow Island Space Recommendation

TO: School Board

FROM: Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent Greg Kurr, CFO

March 15, 2016


Administration has continued working towards gaining approval for the installation of modular classroom units on the southwest corner of the Crow Island School property during the summer of 2016. This effort has included the filing of a detailed application with the Village of Winnetka for the approved installation of the units. Public meetings with the various Village review committees were held in February and March. The meeting with the Village Council is anticipated for April 5, 2016.

Administration has also held six community outreach meetings to share information and gain input from parents and Crow Island neighbors. At the sessions, the rationale and proposed timeline for the installation for the temporary classrooms were presented.

Factors Considered in Determining Recommendation

Feedback Received from Constituents: • General consensus on space needs• Varying viewpoints on placement of possible kindergarten day program• Request to evaluate alternative placements for the temporary classrooms• Input regarding aesthetics (i.e. windows, color selection, surface material of

units, etc.)• Landscaping ideas

Alternatives Considered/Already Implemented at Crow Island to Relieve Space • Program Moves

In the summer of 2015, the District’s Extended Resource Program was movedfrom Crow Island School to Hubbard Woods School. The Publications

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Department was moved to Carleton Washburne School. No additional District programming is housed at Crow Island School.

• Internal Reconfiguration In the summer of 2015, one of the computer labs was replaced with three small instructional spaces.

Specials Offerings • The District has committed to offering a consistent program across all schools,

inclusive of instructional time dedicated to fine arts, kinetic wellness, Spanish, and resource center. Deviating from this commitment would diminish the exposure and limit student access to this valued programming.

• Currently, there are specials classes that are double-scheduled requiring either shared use of space with two teachers (KW) or using grade-level classroom space for specials instruction (Spanish). In addition, there are double classes in the Resource Center at the same time and kindergarten art classes are taught in the lunchroom. Any further modifications like this are viewed to be detrimental to programming and potentially cause working condition issues with the WEA.

Class Size

• The District has class size guidelines at K-2 of 20 students and grades 3-4 at 21 students. Due to the commitment to meeting personalized student needs and offering consistent programming, the District has not pursued altering class size guidelines for Crow Island.

Alternative Placement • Moving the 4th grade students to The Skokie School would offer space relief at

Crow Island School, however, The Skokie School is set up to serve the adolescents of middle school and their specific needs. Introducing younger students to the school would adjust the experience for both the elementary school and middle school students.

• With the Kindergarten day study underway, it is possible to consider offering extended day programming at Hubbard Woods and Greeley Schools to offset the current enrollment bump.

Voluntary Transfer Request

• Although the District could solicit voluntary transfer requests of Crow Island School families to the other two elementary schools, the outcome would likely result with little impact, given the research (most families prefer to remain at neighborhood school). It would also be unlikely that the impact would be concentrated enough at one grade level to decrease a section, offering the greatest space relief. In addition, a voluntary request may also cause confusion and concern about district boundaries, without a long-term plan.

Long-Term Solutions for Considerations

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• Self-correction of enrollment: This requires conducting additional demographic studies and monitoring of enrollment and the housing market to determine if the population at Crow Island School will self-correct.

• Redistricting: This necessitates additional demographic and geographic studies to determine if long-term adjustments are warranted and sustainable.

• Building Construction: This warrants additional demographic and geographic

studies to determine if long-term investment in infrastructure is warranted and sustainable.

March Update Recently, the Crow Island staff met to determine the use of the temporary classrooms. After discussion and analysis, it was determined that music and Spanish classes would be housed in these classrooms. At this time, no class of students would be placed in the temporary classrooms all day long. Every child would have an opportunity to visit the new space (including the air conditioning) throughout the week. This would open up two classrooms spaces inside of Crow Island School to relieve some of the space constraints. Additionally, Administration has been meeting with a landscape architect in order to determine a landscaping plan that includes input from neighbors. Other activities that are in process include completion of the bid process for the leasing of the units and for their delivery and installation. Bids also address the infrastructure work needed to appropriately equip the units and finish the groundwork related to the modular installation. For the economic benefit of using one general contractor, the modular infrastructure work has been incorporated as a bid alternate in the bid for the other life safety work being performed over the summer. This approach also provides flexibility in completing or not completing the work related to the modulars. There will also be a separate bid process and opening for the landscaping work. As part of the installation costs, the bid will address landscaping of the modular location and site lines. It will also separately address landscape maintenance of the berms surrounding the CI field. The bid openings are scheduled for various times in March with the last bid opening anticipated for March 28, 2016. In order to meet the installation timeline requirements, Administration recommends that a Special Meeting of the Board be held on March 31, 2016, to review the bid results with the desire of having the contracts approved for implementation. The intent is to have the various actual cost elements related to the modular installation and leasing available for review and evaluation by the Board before formally approving the project. The current cost estimate for the installation of the first modular unit is approximately $250,000. An additional $100,000 is budgeted for furniture, playground relocation, landscaping, and other amenities. The annual lease cost is approximately $27,000 or $108,000 over a maximum four year term. The installation cost estimate includes an

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addition of a sprinkling system for approximately $100,000; an item not normally included for modular classrooms but considered an appropriate safety feature by the District. These costs will be refined through the bid process. As of the March 15, 2016, and the March 31, 2016, Board Meetings, anticipated approval of the modular project will not yet have been received from the Village. This approval is expected to be received at the April 5, 2016, Village Council meeting. Therefore, the Board’s award of the modular project contracts on March 31, 2016, will be contingent upon receipt of project approval by the Village. It is anticipated that approval of the contracts will include the Board providing authorization to the Administration to provide a letter to the contractors confirming removal of the contract contingency based on receipt of project approval by the Village. This process and timing will provide the Village with the full commitment of the District to proceed with the project as designed before taking a vote to approve the project. It is anticipated that at the March 15, 2016 Board Meeting, the Board will discuss the concept and need of the temporary classrooms at Crow Island School, with the intent of having the concept of installation and use of approved. The approval will be contingent upon review and approval of the final bids and receipt of project approval from the Village. In order to ensure timely construction and installation of the first modular unit, the bidding distributor will need a letter from the District indicating that it is the lowest qualified bidder. The bidder will provide the letter to the manufacturer in order to get our unit in their production que. A copy of the letter drafted by the District’s attorney is attached to this memo. The letter was drafted in a manner to insure it is non-binding to the District until the contract is approved with all contingencies removed. At the March 15, 2016 meeting of the Board, Administration recommends that the Board authorize Administration to issue the non-binding letter identifying the lowest qualified bidder for the lease and installation of the modular units, to such bidder. It is anticipated that the determination of the lowest qualified bidder for the lease and installation of the modular units will be completed by March 18, 2016. Recommendations Administration recommends the School Board approve the Phase 1 space relief concept of leasing and installing temporary classrooms in summer 2016, including landscape enhancements at Crow Island school as presented by Administration and authorize Administration to issue a Lowest Qualified Bidder Letter, as prepared by District counsel, to such bidder for the lease and installation of the modular units. Attachments Community Presentation Lowest Qualified Bidder Letter Landscape Design

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https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Modular%20Bid%20Notice%20to%20Proceed%20Ltr.pdf

https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/CI%20Landscape%2003-11-16.pdf

https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Presentation-CrowIslandMarch2016%20.pdf


Informational Memo: Implementing District 36 Bullying Prevention Plan – The Reporting and Identification Process

TO: School Board Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent

FROM: Beth Martin, Department of Student Services

Linda Wehrheim, Executive Assistant to Superintendent/School Board

March 15, 2016

Overview On September 9, 2015, the Policy Subcommittee met to review and discuss recommended updates to policies. At that time it was identified that a component of Policy 7:180, Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation and Harassment, included establishing a representative task force (students, staff and parents) to develop a Bullying Prevention and Response Plan to support this policy.

On October 8, 2015, Director of Student Services, Ms. Beth Martin, met with 8th grade student government members to review a draft Plan. Feedback received was shared with the Task Force Committee at its meeting on October 26, 2015. Following this meeting a Pilot Plan including communication templates, framework to identify bullying behavior, and forms/methods to report and respond to a potential bullying incident was developed. In conjunction with the administrative team and task force committee members, a District-wide implementation of this Pilot Plan was initiated.

The goals of the Pilot Plan include: • Providing students with common language to identify bullying

behavior.

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• Establishing multiple methods for students to relate an incident(confidentially) to an adult at school that is impacting their abilityto learn or feel safe.

• Developing a consistent response plan across all schools.• Creating staff and parent communication vehicles to ensure that all

members of the school community are informed and usingconsistent terminology and messaging.

Action steps to support these goals: • Developed and shared definitions for students in grades 1-4 and in

grades 5-8 that explain the differences between “mean”, “rude”, or“bullying” behavior.

• Created a Bullying Communication Form that includes thesedefinitions and is available in classrooms and on theDistrict/School(s) website.

• Established and communicated to students, where paper forms canbe submitted.

• Explained to students that both paper and electronic forms will bedirected to the building administrator(s) for follow up.

• Formalized a consistent response plan for building administratorsutilizing a Pre-Investigation Form (to determine whether a fullinvestigation is warranted) and supplemental forms to support aformal investigation, notification, and remediation process.

• Created staff and parent communication vehicles to ensure that allmembers of the school community are informed of these processes.

Intended Outcomes: • The School Community will share common definitions for rude,

mean, and bullying behavior.• The School Community will be made aware of the opportunities to,

confidentially report any situation that is creating a climate of fear.• The School Community will understand how the District will

respond to a reported incident.• Students will understand that they have a method to report

bullying behavior and can expect a response.• Students will report an increased awareness that bullying behavior

is not allowed.• Students will report an increased awareness that they feel safe at

school among their peers.

Next Steps The Task Force Committee will reconvene in May to review the Pilot and refine the Prevention and Response Plan for the 2016-2017 school year.

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Information and Consent Agenda Item: Recommended Updates to School Board Policy – 2nd Read

TO: School Board

FROM: Policy Subcommittee

March 15, 2016

Overview

At its February 23, 2016, School Board meeting, members reviewed recommended updates to policy from the Illinois Association of School Boards’ Policy Reference Education Subscription Service (PRESS). Following the 1st read, no concerns or comments were received. These policies are now provided for a 2nd and final read prior to adoption during the consent agenda portion of this meeting. Click here to review the individual policies and recommended changes.

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https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/policies.pdf


Executive Memo - Winnetka University

TO: School Board

Superintendent Kocanda

FROM: Maureen Chertow Miller, Director of Technology Daniel Ryan, Principal

March 15, 2016

Overview & Background (WU Replaced WTI) In November, the Winnetka University committee shared the rationale for Winnetka University along with a description and framework for laying the infrastructure in the year ahead. Credit for Winnetka University can be earned by attending workshops, conferences or graduate school outside of District 36 or by attending courses offered onsite by our own faculty. To earn a lane advancement, the following formula will be used:

15 contact hours = 1 WU credit; 15 WU credits = 1 lane advancement

Products of the committee to date: • Presentation for Opening Day 2015• RetroActive Credit Approval form• Credit Pre-approval form• Call for “Professors” form• Staff Interest Survey• Communications plan• Syllabus model• Winnetka University page accessible to staff• Course Catalog for Spring 2016

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Products of the committee in process: • Winnetka University Journal• Winnetka University Bylaws• Develop University partnerships• Recruit for Summer and Fall offerings• Evaluation process

Winnetka University Credit Approval

Retroactive Credit During the 2014-2015 school year, Winnetka University was not in place to replace WTI. For this reason, teachers were encouraged to continue to seek opportunities for professional learning and then to apply for Winnetka University credit retroactively. Teachers had until October 15, 2015 to submit for retroactive credit. The Winnetka University committee reviewed applications and verified credit approval for those who made requests. At the completion of this process, 86 Winnetka University credits were awarded.

Pre-Approval of Credit for Outside Courses Starting with the 2015-2016 school year, all course work for Winnetka University must be submitted for pre-approval. The pre-approval process requires teachers to submit their courses via an online form- Pre-Approval Form. Once submitted, the Winnetka University committee is notified via an email trigger and the committee must approve or deny the pre-approval.

The committee asynchronously responds with approve/deny/discuss. If the majority of the committee approves the request without anyone needing to discuss further, the request is approved. In the event of a committee member indicating “discuss,” the pre-approval is discussed at the next meeting of the WU committee. Typical reasons for needing to discuss have been determining whether or not the staff member participated in an activity on a work day (mostly in the case of part-time employees) and discussion regarding clarification of the number of hours to be awarded. Typical turn-around for pre-approval is within a fourteen-day period.

Final Approval of Credit for Outside Courses Suzanne Schwartz has a special role on the Winnetka University committee, the Registrar. In this role, Suzanne gathers evidence for the Winnetka University

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credits to be awarded. To be awarded credit, participants must submit transcripts and in cases of online learning and conferences/workshops, submit a reflection. Interest Survey In September of 2015 an Interest Survey was shared with faculty members. Forty-five staff members responded to the survey. Responses related to interests included technology integration, differentiation in the classroom, reading and math games, special education, book groups, NGSS and Engineering Design Challenges, Progressive education. Based on the interest survey results, presenters were sought out. While the committee wasn’t able to meet all of the requests, there was a diverse offering for the first quarter. Additional survey questions sought information regarding types of classes, dates and times of offerings. It was interesting to see a high frequency of staff were interested in blended-learning where learning takes place face to face and using digital media remotely via the web.

This Spring Winnetka University is proud to offer four courses taught by our own faculty. Seven courses were initially offered, but a course must have a minimum of 5 participants to move forward. The rationale for five participants

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is due to the fact that those teaching a WU course are also receiving WU credit, so the committee agreed that the course offering would be value add once it reached five participants. We are thankful to these staff members for offering their expertise to benefit their colleagues.

Froebel Philosophy and Introduction to Froebel Gifts

Stacey Wellman

Google Certified Educator Level 1 Maureen Miller and Justin Heller

Learning and the Brain: Using Brain Science to Improve Memory and Attention

Stacey Wellman

Mindfulness in the Classroom Molly Pope

Once approved, the professor is notified and professor expectations are shared. Professors are then responsible for generating a syllabus, keeping attendance and rewarding credit at the end of the course. Credit for courses is determined by the professor with a minimum of 7.5 seat hours or ½ WU credit. Course work may include a combination of face-to-face, online discussions and homework.

Dear Presenter,

Thank you so much for volunteering to teach in WU’s inaugural year. We are excited to get WU classes started. Below are our expectations for WU presenters, and a link to your list of “students”. It will be your responsibility to contact them with your course expectations, meeting dates, etc.

Thank you so much for your time and talent, WU committee

WU Presenter and Course Expectations ● Increase the knowledge and skill of participants to support increased student learning● Improve the learning of students through research-based instruction and decision-making● Support goals aligned to the District● Deepen educator’s content knowledge● Support educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate

Before and During the Course 1. Create syllabus - send to WU committee (c/o Kate Edwards) prior to beginning course

formatted with: ○ assignments - classwork and homework○ clear connection to classroom / students○ bibliography of resources

2. Use attendance list and keep attendance - establish and reinforce absence policy -

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expectation is 100% attendance and missed classes must be made up (attendees are responsible for all missed work) Example of attendance is listed in the google doc - please revise to fit your class needs.

3. Provide feedback on homework to participants4. Provide opportunities for collaboration

Upon Course Completion 1. Complete reflection on teaching the class – WU committee will provide guidelines prior to

completion of your course. 2. Have participants complete course evaluation form to be provided from WU committee3. Provide participants’ attendance list to WU committee (c/o Suzanne Schwartz) so WU

credit can be awarded once participants reflections are completed.

Next Steps The biggest challenge in front of the Winnetka University committee is workflow. To assist with this process and streamline documentation processes, we have purchased a subscription to My Learning Plan (MLP) Professional Development Management System. MLP offers Fast and Easy planning, tracking, and evaluation of all forms of professional learning in one comprehensive online system. Now that the Spring session is launched, the committee will be focusing their efforts on recruiting and communicating for Summer and Fall course.

Process Proposed Timeline

Recruit WU Professors for Summer/Fall April 2016

Develop Winnetka University Website April 2016

Finalize Bylaws May 2016

Launch My Learning Plan May 2016

Staff Communications Ongoing

Seek University Partnerships Ongoing

Click here to view the Winnetka University Board Presentation

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https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Board%20Presentation-%20Winnetka%20U-%20March.pdf


2015 Levy Abatement / Return of Taxes

TO: School Board Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent

FROM: Greg Kurr, CFO

March 15, 2016

Background:

At the December 15, 2015 Board Meeting, after consideration of community input, the Board reduced the 2015 Levy Request increase from 5.95% to 1.87%. When compared to the expected increase at that time of 5.12% the reduction to 1.87%, resulted in approximately 3% decrease. As a result of the rollback reduction of the 2014 Levy request below the amount that was available, the 2013 tax extension was higher than the 2014 extension normally used as the base for the 2015 Levy. In this situation, the county uses the 2013 tax extension as the base for the 2015 Levy. In doing so, a 3% Loss & Cost factor that the county typically adds to a levy and is normally eliminated through the tax cap limitations, is available for the 2015 Levy. In effect, the approximate expected amount of tax revenue per the original 2015 Levy request would be extended versus the reduced amount agreed to in December. The difference is approximately $1,100,000. In order to get back to the intended and agreed tax increase of 1.87%, there are two options.

Under Option A, the Board would agree to pass a Resolution (A) authorizing a permanent transfer of $1,100,000 from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Debt Service Fund and an Abatement of $1,100,000 of the 2015 Levy for Debt Service of the 2007 Bonds. In addition to maintaining the 1.87% tax increase this option preserves a higher tax extension base for future operating revenue levies and provides more available funds long term to provide for a bond redemption in June 2017. Annual tax Abatements would likely be needed to smooth out tax increases until the tax benefit effects of the bond redemption are realized. Once the tax benefit effects are realized in 2021 or later and operating revenues increase due to having a higher tax base, tax abatement and rollback opportunities could be revisited based on economic conditions at the time.

Under Option B, the Board would agree to pass a Resolution (B) to request the application of the Loss & Cost factor for the Tax Cap operating funds to be 0%. The

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effect of this resolution would be to eliminate approximately $1,100,000 of property taxes estimated to be generated from the Lost & Cost factor, effectively maintaining the 1.87% tax increase. This option results in a lower tax extension base for future levies, effectively reducing future taxes and operating income and likely the interim need for annual abatements. It may also result in a lower amount of bond redemptions in June 2017.

In choosing the resolution approach, there are other more philosophical considerations. Option A preserves the maximum available future operating income opportunity for the District. While there are also tools such as tax abatements and rollbacks that likely will be available to manage future taxes and related income to reasonable levels, implementation of them is dependent on the actions of future Boards. Option B limits future income for District operations and lowers taxes.

Administration believes from a financial and operating viewpoint Option A is preferred as it provides the most opportunity and flexibility for District operations and maintains taxpayer interests, as long as the balancing mechanisms available for maintaining a reasonable level operating income and taxes are implemented (which the Board has a history doing). It is understandable, however, from more of a philosophical point of view that Option B could be chosen and operations would be managed within those parameters, including in keeping with previous Board intent, periodically reevaluating of the amount of pending bond redemptions in light of current economic and operating conditions.

Recommendation Administration recommends the Board approve and adopt Resolution A.

Attachments Resolution A

Resolution B

School Board Presentation

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https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/Bd_%20Resolution-Abate%20Debt%20Service%202015%20Levy%203-15-16.pdf

https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/BFINALd_%20B%20-%20Resolution-Loss%20%26%20Cost%20Reduction%202015%20Levy%20%203-15-16.pdf

https://winnetka36.org/sites/default/files/2015%20Tax%20Levy%20Abatement-Return%203-15-16%20Final.pdf

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FOR MEDICAL AND DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT OR THAT MAYIDENTIFY A DISTRICT STUDENT ARE EXCLUDED AS A MATTER OF PRIVACY.)

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WINNETKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 23, 2016

TIME: 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: The Skokie School Auditorium

PRESENT: School Board: Ms. Kendra Wallace Ms. Betsy Owens Ms. Dawn Livingston Ms. Kristen Hertel Ms. Jennifer Pehlke Mr. Matt Hulsizer Ms. Dana Crumley

PRESENT: Administration: Ms. Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent Mr. Greg Kurr, Chief Financial Officer Ms. Beth Martin, Director Department of Student

Services

MEETING CONVENED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT

I. WELCOME BY BOARD PRESIDENT AND CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, welcomed visitors and called the WorkSession meeting to order at 5:08 p.m., in the Skokie School Resource Center.

II. ROLL CALL

Ms. Linda Wehrheim took the roll call as follows:

Present: Ms. Pehlke, Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Owens, Ms. Crumley (5:19 p.m.) Ms. Livingston, Ms. Hertel, and Ms. Wallace.

Absent: None.

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III. PUBLIC COMMENT[1] Mrs. Dale Wyant, addressed the Board IV. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Greg Kurr, reviewed financial projections and underlying assumptions, 2015 tax levy loss & cost options, abatement alternatives, and investments. This information was discussed with the Financial Subcommittee at its February 16, 2016, meeting and was being provided for full Board review with the goal of receiving Board direction for the abatement decision at the March 15, 2016, meeting. Mr. Kurr explained loss and cost is a 3% revenue add-on for all operating funds provided by Cook County to compensate Districts for anticipated “loss of collection.” After this revenue is added, “tax cap” limitations are applied and generally eliminate the additional revenue. However, due to unique aspects of the 2015 levy calculation the Loss and Cost effect will likely not be eliminated. The loss & cost benefit total for the 2015 levy for the District is approximately $1.1 million. The Board was asked to consider whether to retain the loss & cost pick up and then abate the amount through the debt service levy as well as provide tax abatement in future years. This would be similar to the levy approach in 2013. Alternatively, the Board could refuse the loss and cost pick up, effectively retain the December filed levy amount and potentially eliminate future abatements. Projections were prepared considering both options and annual abatements. The Board discussed the permanent impact on the levy tax base and the amount of debt redemptions under each option. The effects of other projection assumptions were reviewed and discussed including a levy freeze whereby taxes would be impacted by a 0.7% CPI factor for 3 years. Mr. Kurr’s recommendation was to accept the loss and cost and abate the amount back to reduce the 2015 tax increase to the approximate 1.87% approved in December. This approach provides additional long term financial security for the District after future abatements and debt redemptions and preserves a higher likelihood of being able to use current reserves to redeem $30 million debt in 2017, which provides a significant tax benefit for the community. Mr. Kurr shared that the effect of abatements are reflected in the property tax rates. The Board indicated that if the determination is made to accept the loss & cost and abate, the community expects that the funds will not be held but spent on programming and facilities/infrastructure.

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Mr. Kurr reviewed the District’s investment portfolio and noted that the District no longer owns bonds below investment grade and expressed his investment approach of not having any desire to enter into investments not collateralized or supported by implicit or explicit federal guarantees.

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT [1]

Mrs. Dale Wyant, addressed the Board.

IX. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE WORK SESSION MEETING AND MOVEINTO CLOSED SESSION

At 6:15 p.m., Mr. Hulsizer moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the SchoolBoard adjourn the Work Session Meeting and move into closed session for thepurpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation,discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees including hearingtestimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity(5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); matters relating to individual students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)10;litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf o the particular publicbody has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal,or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in whichcase the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes ofthe closed meeting (5 ICLS 120/2(c)(11); and, discussion of minutes ofmeetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposesof approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutesas mandated by Section 2.06 (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(29). All action will be taken inOpen Session.

Yes: Ms. Crumley, Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Livingston, and Ms. Hertel.

No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

Motion Carries.

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WINNETKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

DATE: February 23, 2016

TIME: 7:15 p.m.

PLACE: The Skokie School Auditorium

PRESENT: School Board: Ms. Kendra Wallace Ms. Betsy Owens Ms. Dawn Livingston Ms. Kristen Hertel Ms. Jennifer Pehlke Mr. Matt Hulsizer (arrived 7:36 p.m.) Ms. Dana Crumley

PRESENT: Administration: Ms. Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent Mr. Greg Kurr, Chief Financial Officer Ms. Beth Martin, Director of Student Services Ms. Susan Hugebeck, Principal, Greeley School Dr. Daniel Ryan, Principal, Hubbard Woods School Ms. Kelly Tess, Principal, The Skokie School Mr. Joshua Swanner, Assistant Principal, The Skokie

School Mr. Dave Kanne, Principal, Carleton Washburne School Mr. Anthony Venetico, Assistant Principal, Carleton

Washburne School


I. WELCOME BY BOARD PRESIDENT AND CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, welcomed visitors and called the RegularSchool Board meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. in the Skokie School ResourceCenter.

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II. ROLL CALL Ms. Linda Wehrheim took the roll call as follows:

Present: Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Crumley, Mr. Hulsizer (7:36 p.m.), Ms. Owens,

Ms. Livingston, Ms. Hertel, and Ms. Wallace. Absent: None.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT[1]

Mr. Ted Wynnychenko addressed the Board. IV. COMMUNICATIONS & FOIA

Board Secretary, Ms. Dana Crumley, reported on the press coverage, communications and FOIA requests received since the last Board meeting. The Board packet includes a summary of communications and FOIA requests received and responded to on behalf of the School District and School Board.

V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Kocanda provided an update on school happenings during February 2016 at Crow Island, Greeley, Hubbard Woods, Skokie and Carleton Washburne Schools.

A. INFORMATIONAL MEMOS

Superintendent Kocanda provided a brief update on the agenda items listed below, the details of which are included in the February 23, 2016, School Board packet posted online at www.winnetka36.org/board.

1. Mid-Year School Improvement Plan

School Improvement Plans were presented to the Board in October. The mid-year checkpoint reports on growth and progress toward goal attainment and includes any modifications made to action plans. Principals will present the final report at the June 8, 2016, School Board meeting. The Board discussed the percentage of students at the mid-year target for reading and whether students are benchmarked to determine how many students are already at the mid-year target at the beginning of the school year. Superintendent Kocanda responded that students are benchmarked in fall, winter and spring. Students in grade k-6 have

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two measurements to assess progress –the target for the grade level and growth benchmarks. The Board was informed that the Teacher’s College Reading Assessment replaced the STAR assessment as the tool used to measure growth in School Improvement Plans.

2. New Trier Freshman Data & Placement Test Follow-Up

The Board was updated on next steps following the presentation of ERB results at the January 26, 2016, meeting. These include continuing articulation with New Trier High School, completing a deeper study of the math program and data, and maintaining a focus on reading comprehension and verbal reasoning. Providing a more comprehensive understanding of preparedness for New Trier high school, two Winnetka Parent Institutes (WPI), one specifically focused on math instruction, were held on February 10 and February 18, 2016. At the February 10, 2016, WPI, the Winnetka math curriculum was presented and Paul Sally, Assistant Superintendent at New Trier, reported on the success Winnetka students achieve in the high school math program. At the February 18, 2016, WPI, Dr. Linda Yonke, Superintendent at New Trier, reported on Winnetka 36 students’ performance. Freshman place placement and performance are aligned with peers.

3. Computer Adaptive Assessment Selection

A representative team of administrators is vetting computer adaptive tests to replace the STAR assessment. The District’s data consultant, Phil Earvolino, is also participating in this selection process. The target is to recommend a vendor by April 2016 with intent for May 2016 administration. Two vendors being considered include NWEA MAP and Scantron Performance Series.

4. Enrollment and Staffing Plan 2016-2017

The Staffing Plan provided at the January 26, 2016, School Board meeting was updated slightly and recommended for approval. The Plan represents a projected 2% decrease in enrollment and a 2% decrease in FTE.

5. Long Term Facility Work Plan

A five-year facilities improvement plan was provided and recommended for approval. The Plan addresses required Life Safety projects and long-term maintenance concerns. It is proposed that

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major construction work focus on one school each summer on a rotating basis, beginning with Hubbard Woods School. Detailed plans can be found in the February 23, 2016, School Board Meeting packet.

6. 2016 Annual Satisfaction Survey

Beginning in spring 2012, in conjunction with implementing the

District’s Strategic Plan, an annual satisfaction survey has been administered to staff, parents and community members. Purposefully, questions have remained consistent year to year to establish benchmark levels and measure progress. This year questions have been added as a result of revisions to the strategic plan and development of a shared vision. Specifically, questions related to communication of growth and achievement and professional learning will be included. Drafts of the surveys to be administered from April 11, 2016, through April 21, 2016, can be viewed in the February 23, 2016, School Board packet available on the District website.

7. 1st Read Policy

The Policy Subcommittee met on February 16, 2016, to review updates recommended by the Illinois Association of School Boards’ Policy Reference Educational Subscription Services (PRESS). An opportunity for a 2nd read will be held at the March 15, 2016, School Board meeting. Pending no changes, policies will be adopted as part of the consent agenda.

B. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (presentation)

1. Reading Curriculum Redesign

Curriculum Coordinator, Ms. Betty Weir, and Literacy Facilitator, Jen Fiegan, accompanied by Jessica Shaeffer and Liz Marut (facilitators at Hubbard Woods, Greeley, Skokie and Washburne Schools), provided an overview of the reading curriculum redesign conducted by the Language Arts Committee. The overall goal is for students to develop lifelong skills and motivation to become fluent, effective, and purposeful readers, writers and communicators. Assessment methods were reviewed. The curriculum is aligned to the Common Core ELA standards and the Understanding by Design (UbD) model. An overview of the District’s Literacy Instructional Framework, which represents the foundation of the curriculum work was reviewed. This framework provides a District-wide set of instructional guidelines for literacy (reading, writing, and language). The full report can be viewed

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in the February 23, 2016, School Board packet available on the District website.

The Board discussed the integration of reading and writing, units related to grammar, handwriting, keyboarding, early introduction to narrative writing, shift to informational reading and writing, and the importance of reading volume.

2. Crow Island Space Update

Superintendent Kocanda and Chief Financial Officer, Greg Kurr, reviewed the presentation that has been shown at four community outreach meetings for parents and neighbors of Crow Island School. The purpose of these meetings has been to develop a shared understanding of the space constraints within the building, discuss the installation of modular classroom units on the southwest corner of Crow Island school property during the summer of 2016, and receive feedback and address concerns from parents and neighbors The recommendation to install modular classrooms, represents a short-term solution, which will provide immediate space relief and flexibility, support a potential extended day kindergarten program at Crow Island in 2017-2018, and provide time for study of longer term options such as major construction or redistricting. The Board will be asked to vote on Phase 1 of the proposal in March. The Village will vote on the District’s proposal at its April 5, 2016, meeting. The Board discussed the number of classrooms per unit, security, temporary classroom amenities, costs, and alternatives.

X. ACTION ITEMS

Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Livingston seconded that the School Board approve the consent agenda as follows:

A. Payroll and Invoices for the period January 29, 2016, through February

23, 2016, as follows:

Payroll, net $1,185,326.89 Invoices $1,530,040.38 Total $2,715,367.27

B. Board Meeting Minutes

• Regular School Board Meeting Minutes, January 26, 2016

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• Policy Subcommittee Meeting Minutes, February 16, 2016

C. Personnel Report

1. Employment, Administrative Staff 2. Resignation, Certified Staff 3. Change of Status, Classified Staff

D. Authorization to Destroy Verbatim Records

Authorization to destroy verbatim records of the closed meetings dated February 25, 2014, March 9, 2014, March 12, 2014, March 25, 2014, June 10, 2014, July 17, 2014, August 19, 2014, which are at least 18 months old and for which approved minutes already exist (5ILCS 120/2.06(c)).

Yes: Ms. Wallace, Ms. Hertel, Ms. Crumley, Ms. Livingston,

Ms. Pehlke. Ms. Owens, and Mr. Hulsizer. No: None.

Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion Carries.

2. OTHER ACTION ITEMS

A. 2016-2017 Academic Year Calendar – Page 152

Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Board approve the 2016-2017 Academic Year Calendar as presented. Superintendent Kocanda noted that the recommended calendar includes attendance on January 15, 2017, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This is a deviation from the usual observance of the day as a non-attendance day and a result of an extended winter break. In discussion with the WEA leadership, it was agreed that in the spirit of honoring the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr., the emphasis that school day will be service learning. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Carries.

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B. Long-Term Facility Work Plan

Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Board approve proceeding with the completion of the suggested facilities improvement items identified for completion during the summer of 2016; fiscal year 2017.

Yes: Ms. Owens, Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Hertel, and Ms. Crumley.

No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion Carries.

C. Administrator’s Employment Contract

Ms. Crumley moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board approve the Administrator’s Employment Contract for Barry Rodgers as the Director of Innovation, Teaching and Learning for the period July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019. Superintendent Kocanda shared her excitement in recommending Barry Rodgers as the District’s new Director of Innovation, Teaching and Learning, highlighting that his visionary leadership and ability to merge together progressive philosophy and inquiry-based learning impressed the search committee. Mr. Rodgers experience for the past 25 years has been in high-achieving environments similar to Winnetka.

Yes: Ms. Wallace, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Hertel, Ms. Crumley, Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Pehlke, and Ms. Owens.

No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion Carries.

D. 2016-2017 Staffing Plan

Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Board approve the 2016-2017 Staffing Plan as presented.

Yes: Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Hertel,

Ms. Owens, Ms. Crumley, and Mr. Hulsizer. No: None.

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Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion Carries.

E. Shared Vision

Ms. Crumley moved and Ms. Livingston seconded that the School Board approve the District 36 Shared Vision as presented at the January 26, 2016, School Board meeting. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Carries.

VII. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Caucus Schools Committee Meeting Board Members Ms. Kendra Wallace and Ms. Jennifer Pehlke, and Superintendent Kocanda met with members of the Caucus Schools Committee to review the results and educational platforms derived from the annual 2015 Winnetka Community Survey. Ms. Pehlke summarized survey results, key findings, takeaways and the four educational platforms for 2016.

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT [1]

Mr. Ted Wynnychenko addressed the Board. IX. MOTION TO ADJOURN

At 8:53 p.m. p.m., Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Regular meeting. Ayes 7 Nays 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Carries.

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PERSONNEL REPORT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

February 23, 2016

EMPLOYMENT – Administrative Staff Name Assignment Effective Date Rodgers, Barry D: Dir. of Innovation, Teaching & Learning 07/01/2016 ($170,000/year) (Replacing Alison Hawley) RESIGNATION – Certified Staff Name Assignment Effective Date Basile-Lazarus, Lea S: Art Teacher (FTE 1.0) 06/08/2016 Lo, Irene S&D: Science Facil./Resource Tchr. (FTE .5) 02/12/2016 CHANGE OF STATUS – Classified Staff Name Assignment Effective Date Patel-O’Connor, Vimla From: C: Special Ed. Associate (FTE 1.0) 02/29/2016 To: C: Special Ed. Teacher (FTE .75) (MA Level 1, $55,806 - prorated $15,407.98) (New position) & Special Ed. Associate (FTE .25)

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Emergency Meeting Executive Session Tuesday, September 30, 2014 District Office Conference Room 7:30 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., in theDistrict Office Conference Room.

II. ROLL CALLPresent Absent

Dana Crumley Tom Shannon Matt Hulsizer Jon Kaplan William Meuer Betsy Owens Kendra Wallace

Administration Present: Superintendent, Trisha Kocanda Director of Human Resources, Dr. Maureen Hager

Visitors Present: School Board Attorney, Mr. Michael Loizzi

Minutes Taken By: Ms. Kendra Wallace

III. PUBLIC COMMENT None.



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(1) Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items are subject to the following provisions: Each speaker should stand andprovide his or her name and home address for the minutes. Each speaker will then be given three minutes to speak. The speakerwill be notified when the time limit is reached. At this time, speakers should promptly finish the thought and be seated. Pleasenote: The Board uses this time to listen to community questions and concerns, but will not respond immediately to individualrequests and cannot take formal action on non-agenda items. Please include any specific request for action or response in thethree-minute talk and appropriate contact information for follow up, if applicable.


At 7:35 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Ms. Crumley seconded that the School Board adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10); and, litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

Review of personnel records of retired employee involved in an investigation inWyoming. Discussed potential liabilities and litigation.

VI. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPENSESSION

At 8:55 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Mr. Shannon seconded that the School Boardadjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session.


Motion Carries.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

Finding: No claims were filed against the District.

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VIII. MOTION TO ADJOURN

At 9:00 p.m., Ms. Crumley moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Hubbard Woods Math Lab 5:30 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m., in theHubbard Woods School Math Lab.


Dana Crumley (arrived 5:57 p.m.) Jon Kaplan Matt Hulsizer William Meuer Betsy Owens Tom Shannon Kendra Wallace

Administration Present: Superintendent, Trisha Kocanda Chief Financial Officer/CSBO, Dr. Susan Pingitore

Visitors: Mr. Michael Loizzi, School Board Attorney




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(1) Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items are subject to the following provisions: Each speaker should standand provide his or her name and home address for the minutes. Each speaker will then be given three minutes to speak.The speaker will be notified when the time limit is reached. At this time, speakers should promptly finish the thought andbe seated. Please note: The Board uses this time to listen to community questions and concerns, but will not respondimmediately to individual requests and cannot take formal action on non-agenda items. Please include any specific requestfor action or response in the three-minute talk and appropriate contact information for follow up, if applicable.



At 5:37 p.m., Tom Shannon moved and Betsy Owens seconded that the SchoolBoard adjourn to Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment,employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specificemployees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearingtestimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel forthe District to determine its validity 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); collective negotiatingmatters between the School Board and its employees or their representatives, ordeliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (5ILCS 120/2(c)(2)); the placement of individual students in special educationprograms and other matters relating to individual students 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10);and, litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particularDistrict has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, orwhen the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case thebasis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meetingminutes. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).


Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

Superintendent Kocanda, CFO/CSBO Dr. Pringitore, and Board Attorney, Mr. MikeLoizzi, reviewed the status of negotiations and worked with the Board to reach someconceptual agreements, which included salary, salary schedule, insurance, andworking conditions. The Board was provided with information related to a student-specific request regarding a tuition waiver in 2016-2017. The Board was provided anupdate on potential legal implications regarding a retired employee involved in aninvestigation in Wyoming


At 6:59 p.m., Mr. Shannon moved and Mr. Hulsizer seconded that the SchoolBoard adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session.

Finding: No claims were filed against the District.

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Motion Carries.

VII. MOTION TO ADJOURN At 7:00 p.m., Ms. Crumley moved and Mr. Hulsizer seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1

Motion Carries.

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Executive Session Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Hubbard Woods Conference Room 5:45 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m., in theHubbard Woods School Conference Room.


Dana Crumley Tom Shannon Matt Hulsizer (6:00 p.m.) Jon Kaplan William Meuer Betsy Owens Kendra Wallace

Administration Present: Superintendent, Trisha Kocanda CFO/CSBO, Dr. Susan Pingitore (until 6:15 p.m.) Director of Human Resources, Dr. Maureen Hager (until 6:15 p.m.)





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At 5:51 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn to Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); collective negotiating matters between the School Board and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2); and, litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of th eparticular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administraive tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). All action will be taking in Open Session. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Abstain 0 Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Employment and performance matters for certified and administrative staff. Non-tenured certified staff member performance was discussed. The teacher requested a non-financial separation agreement effective this November, which the Board will be asked to vote on during Open Session. Discussion on Administrative performance:

- Principal update - Director of Human Resources - CSBO/CFO

2. Collective Bargaining Agreement Document Review

Discussed draft Memo Of Understanding for SEIU contract related to insurance.

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3. Pending litigation The Board was updated on pending litigation regarding a classified employee. Discussed insurance coverage related to this matter.

VI. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

At 6:24 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, January 27, 2015 Hubbard Woods Math Lab 6:00 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board Vice President, Mr. William Meuer, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m., inthe Hubbard Woods Math Lab.


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At 6:10 p.m., Ms. Crumley moved and Ms. Wallace seconded that the School Board A motion is requested that the School Board adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), and discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of school board approval of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as required by the Section 2.06 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(22). All action will be taken in Open Session. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Employment and performance matters for administrative and certified staff member(s).

The School Board discussed administration performance towards goals for building administrators and retirement request of the Chief Financial Officer.

2. Superintendent mid-year performance.

The Board was presented with documentation and evidence to demonstrate progress towards goals.

3. Semi-Annual review of closed meeting minutes.

The Board reviewed the Executive Session Meeting minutes for accuracy and availability for release.


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At 6:58 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Mr. Kaplan seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT None. VIII. MOTION TO ADJOURN

At 7:00 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Ms. Crumley seconded that the School Board adjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Hubbard Woods Math Lab 5:00 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 5:18 p.m., in theHubbard Woods Math Lab.


Matt Hulsizer Dana Crumley Betsy Owens Tom Shannon William Meuer Jon Kaplan Kendra Wallace

Administration Present: Superintendent, Trisha Kocanda (6:15 p.m.) Director of Human Resources, Dr. Maureen Hager (6:15 p.m.)




At 5:18 p.m., Mr. Meuer moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board Amotion is requested that the School Board adjourn the public session of the meetingto enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment,


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employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); Collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2); Student Disciplinary Action (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9), and litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the District finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the closed meeting minutes (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). All action will be taken in Open Session. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Superintendent evaluation Domains discussed, timeline, and protocol.

2. Student disciplinary action

The Board was updated on student disciplinary action at Carleton Washburne School.

3. Due Process

The Board received an update on a student in the midst of a due process hearing.

4. Administrative performance

Superintendent Kocanda reviewed the performance of administrators, including the impact due to a shared assistant principal.

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5. Administrative employment

The Board reviewed the employment contract and performance goals of a candidate for the position of Chief Financial Officer.

6. WEA Collective Bargaining

Superintendent Kocanda reported on how the two additional professional development days, agreed to as part of the new collective bargaining agreement, will be utilized during the 2014-2015 school year per the request of the WEA.


At 7:01 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Mr. Husizer seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3

Motion Carries.


At 7:02 p.m., Mr. Hulsizer moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Hubbard Woods Math Lab 4:45 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER



Jon Kaplan Dana Crumley William Meuer Matt Hulsizer Betsy Owens Tom Shannon Kendra Wallace




IV. MOTION TO MOVE TO CLOSED SESSION:

At 4:51 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Mr. Meuer seconded that the School Boardadjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for thepurpose of discussing collective negotiating matters between the School Board andits employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules


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for one or more classes of employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)); to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)); the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters related to individual students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10); student disciplinary cases (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). All action will be taken in Open Session. Ayes: Mr. Kaplan, Mr. Meuer, Ms. Owens, and Ms. Wallace Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Shannon, Mr. Hulsizer, and Ms. Crumley.

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION 1. Superintendent Evaluation:

The Board reviewed the evaluation document and discussed the timeline for completion.

2. Administrative Performance and Compensation:

The Board reviewed the rubric used to evaluate administrators and discussed the student growth element incorporated. Evaluation summaries were shared. The Board discussed compensation increases commensurate with performance.

3. Certified Staff Personnel Matter: The Board was updated on the investigation findings from a complaint made against a faculty member.

4. Student Discipline Hearing Report: The Board received the hearing officer’s report related to a student discipline issue.

5. SEIU Collective Bargaining:

The Board was informed of the salary re-opener and salary schedule recommendation for members of the SEIU.

6. Due Process:

The Board was updated on the status of a due process hearing related to a special education student.

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7. Intra-district Transfer Request:

The Board received two intra-district transfer requests in which the special needs of the students involved were identified.


At 6:05 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Mr. Hulsizer seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 3

Motion Carries.


At 6:06 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Hubbard Woods Math Lab 9:20 P.M.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 9:20 p.m., in theHubbard Woods Math Lab.

II. ROLL CALL

PRESENT ABSENT Dana Crumley Matthew Hulsizer Jennifer Pehlke Kristen Hertel Betsy Owens Dawn Livingston Kendra Wallace

Administration Present: Superintendent, Trisha Kocanda Director of Human Resources, Maureen Hager

III. DISCUSSION

1. Certified Staff Personnel Matter:

The Board received an update on the investigation findings from a complaint made against a faculty member. The final investigation report is due prior to the May Board meeting. Next steps were reviewed. The District will then conduct an internal investigation.


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2. Due Process: The Board discussed special education due process hearing.

3. Intra-district Transfer Request: The Board reviewed an intra-district transfer request about a specific student and reviewed pertinent policy. 4. SEIU Collective Bargaining: The Board provided feedback on the wage reopener with the SEIU and provided parameters that allow the use of retirement cost savings to ensure that the overall increase remains aligned with Board financial philosophy.

IV. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

At 10:12 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Mr. Husizer seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.


At 10:15 p.m., Mr. Hulsizer moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Hubbard Woods Math Lab 5:30 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER


II. ROLL CALLPresent Absent Matt Hulsizer Betsy Owens Dawn Livingston Dana Crumley Jennifer Pehlke Kendra Wallace Kristen Hertel



III. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.


At 5:42 p.m., Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Hertel seconded that the School Boardadjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for the


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purpose of discussing discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, peformance, or dismisal of specific employees including hearing testimoney on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)), collective negotiating matters or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)), litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the District has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the Board finds that an action is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)); and any matter involving an individual student (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10)). All action will be taken in Open Session.

Yes: Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Wallace, and Ms. Hertel.

No: None Abstain: None Absent: Ms. Crumley and Ms. Owens

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Residency Requests

The Board reviewed intra-transfer requests by the Caserio and Embreefamilies to support their request that their children remain at their currentelementary school despite a move outside the boundary area. Another familyrequested a tuition exemption for their child. The Board discussed pastpractice and reviewed District policy.

2. Due Process Update:

The Board discussed a due process filing/mediation on behalf of a student.

3. Student Matter

The Board discussed policy related to discrimination and a specific studentsituation.

4. Legal Matter

The Board received a legal update on a matter related to the State Attorney’sOffice.

5. SEIU Tentative Agreement

The Board was updated on the tentative agreement with the SEIU for thesalary and benefit reopener.

6. Personnel Matter

Finding: Based on a non-binding opinion from the Public Access Counselor, the Board, at its meeting on September 29, 2015, established the Calendar Committee as a Board sub-committee.

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The Board was updated on a discipline matter related to a certified teacher.


At 6:30 p.m., Ms.Livingston moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session.


Motion Carries.


At 6:31 p.m., Ms. Pehlke moved and Ms. Hertel seconded that the School Boardadjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 2015 The Skokie School Conference Room 6:15 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 6:21 p.m., in the Skokie School Conference Room

II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Betsy Owens Dana Crumley absent Matt Hulsizer Dawn Livingston Jennifer Pehlke Kendra Wallace Kristen Hertel



III. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.



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At 6:22 p.m., Ms. Pehlke moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)), and conducting a semi-annual review of the minutes as required by the Section 2.06 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(22). All action will be taken in Open Session.

Yes: Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Crumley and Ms. Owens, and Ms. Hertel.

No: None Abstain: None Absent: None.

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Semi-Annual Review of Minutes

Agree to release minutes dated 1/27/2015. All other meeting minutes to beheld.

2. Superintendent Contract:

Discussed extension of superintendent contract.


At 7:05 p.m., Ms. Pehlke moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Boardadjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session.


Motion Carries.


At 7:07 p.m., Ms. Pehlke moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Boardadjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Skokie School Conference Room 5:00 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m., in theSkokie School Conference Room

II. ROLL CALLPresent Absent Dawn Livingston Matt Hulsizer Jennifer Pehlke Kendra Wallace Kristen Hertel Dana Crumley (arrived 6:15 p.m.) Betsy Owens

Administration Present: Superintendent, Trisha Kocanda Director of Human Resources, Maureen Hager

Visitor: School Board Attorney, Mr. Michael Loizzi


III. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.


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At 5:10 p.m., Ms. Pehlke moved and Ms Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, peformance, or dismisal of specific employees including hearing testimoney on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). All action will be taken in Open Session. Yes: Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Owens, and Ms. Hertel. No: None Abstain: None Absent: Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Crumley (arrived 6:15 p.m.)

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Certified Staff Discipline Matter

Discussed poor judgment of certified staff member and recommended discipline.

2. Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Grievances

Reviewed Step 3 of a grievance and District 36 approach.

3. Staff and Administrative Employment & Compensation

Discussed non-certified compensation and market comparisons. Discussed recommendation for Assistant Superintendent.

4. Superintendent Evaluation Process and Contract

Discussion led by School Attorney, Mike Loizzi on superintendent evaluation process. Agreed to goals and evaluation plan.


At 6:45 p.m., Ms. Pehlke moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1

Motion Carries.

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At 6:46 p.m., Ms. Crumley moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Boardadjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Skokie School Conference Room 6:30 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER


II. ROLL CALLPresent Absent Matt Hulsizer Dawn Livingston Jennifer Pehlke Kendra Wallace Kristen Hertel Dana Crumley Betsy Owens



III. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.



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At 6:35 p.m., Ms. Pehlke moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, peformance, or dismisal of specific employees including hearing testimoney on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). All action will be taken in Open Session. Yes: Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Crumley and Ms. Owens, and Ms. Hertel. No: None Abstain: None Absent: None

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Compensation, Classified Staff

Follow up discussion of appropriate market-based adjustment for long-time employee with strong performance.


At 6:45 p.m., Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.


At 6:46 p.m., Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Skokie School Conference Room 5:45 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER


II. ROLL CALLPresent Absent Matt Hulsizer Dawn Livingston Jennifer Pehlke Kendra Wallace Kristen Hertel Dana Crumley Betsy Owens



III. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.



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At 5:49 p.m., Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Board adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, peformance, or dismisal of specific employees including hearing testimoney on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). All action will be taken in Open Session. Yes: Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Crumley and Ms. Owens, and Ms. Hertel. No: None Abstain: None Absent: None

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Compensation, Classified Staff

Discussed market-based adjustment for long-term employee with strong performance.

2. Administrative Staff Employment

Discussed performance of administrative staff candidate.

3. Student Matter Update Discussed student matter.


At 6:29 p.m., Ms. Hertel moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.


At 6:30 p.m., Ms. Hertel moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Thursday, December 3, 2015 District Office Conference Room 8:00 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 8:13 p.m., in theDistrict Office Conference Room

II. ROLL CALLPresent Absent Kendra Wallace Matt Hulsizer Dana Crumley Dawn Livingston Kristen Hertel Jennifer Pehlke Betsy Owens



III. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.


At 8:14 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Crumley seconded that the School Boardadjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for thepurpose of discussing discussing the appointment, employment, compensation,


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discipline, peformance, or dismisal of specific employees including hearing testimoney on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)). All action will be taken in Open Session. Yes: Ms. Crumley, Ms. Hertel, Ms. Owens, and Ms. Wallace. No: None Abstain: None Absent: None

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Matter related to Administrator employment.

The Board reviewed a request from a building administrator for a separation agreement.


At 8:20 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Hertel seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.

VII. ACTION ITEM Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Crumley seconded that the School Board approve the

Voluntary Resignation, Settlement agreement and general release between The Winnetka Public Schools and Alison Hawley effective November 12, 2015. Yes: Mr. Hulsizer, Mr. Kaplan, Ms. Owens, and Mr. Shannon No: None. Absent: Ms. Wallace and Mr. Meuer. Abstain: None.

VIII. MOTION TO ADJOURN

At 8:25 p.m., Ms. Crumley moved and Ms. Hertel seconded that the School Board adjourn the Meeting.

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Executive Session Tuesday, December 16, 2014 Hubbard Woods Conference Room 4:45 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

Board President, Ms. Kendra Wallace, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., in theHubbard Woods School Conference Room.


Betsy Owens Dana Crumley Jon Kaplan Matt Hulsizer William Meuer Tom Shannon (via conference call – 5:05 p.m.) Kendra Wallace

Administration Present: Superintendent, Trisha Kocanda Director of Human Resources, Dr. Maureen Hager




At 5:02 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Mr. Meuer seconded that the School Boardadjourn to Closed Session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation,


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discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District or legal counsel for the District, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee or against legal counsel for the District to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). All action will be taking in Open Session. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Absent: 3 Abstain 0 Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Employment and performance matters for certified and classified staff.

The Board was updated on potential legal implications regarding a retired employee involved in an investigation in Wyoming., and the basis for the administrative recommendation for a resolution to release Louis Wasserman, custodian at Carleton Washburne School.

VI. MOTION TO SUSPEND THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

At 5:23 p.m., Mr. Kaplan moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board suspend the Executive Session Meeting to return to Open Session for a Work Session scheduled to begin at 5:15 p.m. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Abstain 0 Motion Carries.

VII. RECONVENED DISCUSSION

At 6:39 p.m., the School Board returned to Executive Session Meeting.

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(1) Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items are subject to the following provisions: Each speaker should stand andprovide his or her name and home address for the minutes. Each speaker will then be given three minutes to speak. The speakerwill be notified when the time limit is reached. At this time, speakers should promptly finish the thought and be seated. Pleasenote: The Board uses this time to listen to community questions and concerns, but will not respond immediately to individualrequests and cannot take formal action on non-agenda items. Please include any specific request for action or response in thethree-minute talk and appropriate contact information for follow up, if applicable.


Superintendent Kocanda reviewed the basis for the recommendation to increase staffing at Crow Island School (.5 FTE social work) and Carleton Washburne Schools (.25 FTE special education teacher).


At 6:49 p.m., Mr. Meuer moved and Mr. Kaplan seconded that the School Boardadjourn the Executive Session Meeting to return to Open Session.

Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Abstain 0

Motion Carries.


At 6:52 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Mr. Meuer seconded that the School Boardadjourn the meeting.

Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 2 Abstain 0

Motion Carries.

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(1)Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items are subject to the following provisions: Each speaker should stand and provide his or her name and home address for the minutes. Each speaker will then be given three minutes to speak. The speaker will be notified when the time limit is reached. At this time, speakers should promptly finish the thought and be seated. Please note: The Board uses this time to listen to community questions and concerns, but will not respond immediately to individual requests and cannot take formal action on non-agenda items. Please include any specific request for action or response in the three-minute talk and appropriate contact information for follow up, if applicable. The first public comment of any meeting will be primarily received for comments on current agenda items. The last public comment will be primarily reserved for non-agenda items. (rev 2/12/13)

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District 36 School Board Minutes

Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Hubbard Woods Resource Center & Math Lab 5:00 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER

At 5:00 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Livingston seconded that the School Board call the meeting to order. Yes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Motion Carries.

II. ROLL CALL Ms. Linda Wehrheim took the roll call as follows:

Present: Ms. Crumley, Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Owens, Ms. Wallace, and Ms. Hertel.

Absent: None.

III. PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Howard Hess addressed the Board.


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Mr. Mike Rowland addressed the Board. Ms. Lisa Hackett addressed the Board. Ms. Gracie Nayman addressed the Board. Ms. Kim Downey Nayman addressed the Board. Ms. Michelle McKenna addressed the Board. Ms. Heather Bartell addressed the Board. Ms. Georgie Geraghty addressed the Board. Ms. Maren Scorgie addressed the Board. Ms. Kate Stuart addressed the Board. Ms. Rachael Chiao addressed the Board. Ms. Jo Gilley addressed the Board. Mr. Paul Crnkovich addressed the Board. Ms. Heather Smith addressed the Board. Ms. Beth Ann Papoutsis addressed the Board.


At 5:45 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Board adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing collective negotiating matters between the School Board and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)); to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)); the placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters related to individual students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10); student disciplinary cases (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9). All action will be taken in Open Session. Yes: Ms. Crumley, Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke,

Ms. Owens, Ms. Wallace, and Ms. Hertel. No: None. Abstain: None Absent: None. Motion Carries.

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V. DISCUSSION

Superintendent Kocanda, Director of Human Resources, Dr. Maureen Hager, and School Board Attorney, Mr. Alan Sraga, updated the Board on the complaint filed on behalf of a student against a staff member.

1. Certified Staff Personnel Matter The Board received an oral report from the independent investigation conducted by Kathryn S. Vander Broek, attorney from Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. The Board discussed disciplinary options.

II. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

At 7:00 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Crumley seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting, return to Open Session, and reconvene the Executive Session meeting following adjournment of the Regular Board meeting scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.

III. RETURN TO CLOSED SESSION At 8:50 p.m., the School Board returned to Closed Session. Discussion:

1. Compensation Non Union and Administrative Staff

Reviewed annual increase/benefit change recommendation for non-union and administrative staff.

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2. Due Process

Discussed legal opinion and recommendation regarding special education due process.

3. Student Discipline Matter

Discussed student suspension.

4. Admission of Non Resident Student

Reviewed additional student information regarding request for tuition exemption for out-of-District student enrollment.

VI. MOTION TO ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND RETURN TO OPEN SESSION At 9:15 p.m., Ms. Owens moved and Ms. Pehlke second that the School Board adjourn the Closed Session meeting and return to Open Session. Yes: Ms. Hertel, Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Mr. Hulsizer, Ms. Owens, Ms. Crumley, and Ms. Wallace. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion Carries.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Skokie School Conference Room 6:00 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER


II. ROLL CALL Present Absent

Dawn Livingston Jennifer Pehlke Kendra Wallace Kristen Hertel Matt Hulsizer Dana Crumley Betsy Owens

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At 6:32 p.m., Ms. Crumley moved and Ms Livingston seconded that the SchoolBoard adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter into an Executive ClosedSession for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation,discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees including hearingtestimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1)), litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of theparticular public body has been filed and is bending before a court or administrativetribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent inwhich case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes ofthe closed meeting (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). All action will be taken in Open Session.

Yes: Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Owens, Ms. Hertel, Mr. Hulsizer, and Ms. Crumley.

No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Performance of specific staff member

The Board reviewed the separation agreement approved at the Special Meeting held on December 3, 2015. The transition plan developed was reviewed and the Board was updated on the search process for a new Director of Teaching & Learning. The performance of a tenured teacher was discussed. The performance of a classified employee who had been placed on an improvement plan was discussed. Performance of an employee with ongoing performance was reviewed.

2. Potential litigation related to insurance matter

The Board discussed a potential insurance claim specific to a student.


At 6:55 p.m., Ms. Crumley moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Boardadjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session.


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At 6:48 p.m., Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Crumley seconded that the School Board adjourn the Closed Sesison Meeting.

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Executive Session Meeting Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Skokie School Conference Room 6:00 p.m.


I. CALL TO ORDER


II. ROLL CALL Present Absent

Dawn Livingston Jennifer Pehlke Kendra Wallace Kristen Hertel Matt Hulsizer Dana Crumley Betsy Owens

Administration Present: Superintendent, Trisha Kocanda Director of Human Resources, Maureen Hager Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Greg Kurr Visitors: Ms. Susan Jones, Partner, Miller, Cooper & Co. Minutes Taken By: Ms. Kendra Wallace

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None.


At 6:10 p.m., Ms. Wallace moved and Ms. Livingston seconded that the School Board adjourn the public session of the meeting to enter an Executive Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)); litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is bending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11); and meetings between internal or external auditors and governmental audit committees, finance committees, and their equivalents, when the discussion involves internal control weaknesses, identification of potential fraud risk areas, known or suspected frauds, and fraud interviews conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards of the United States of America. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(29). Yes: Ms. Livingston, Ms. Pehlke, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Owens, Ms. Hertel, Mr. Hulsizer, and Ms. Crumley. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.

Motion Carries.

V. DISCUSSION

1. Auditor Visit

As part of the Auditor’s Report, Ms. Susan Jones, Partner with Miller Cooper & Co., discussed with the Board, the management of the District’s finances by Mr. Greg Kurr, Chief Financial Officer, affirming that appropriate procedures and due diligence is in in place.

2. Administrative Search Update

Candidates for the Director of Teaching and Learning and the Hubbard Woods Principal positions were reviewed.

3. Performance related to certified staff member

Discussion on the performance issues related to certified staff member reviewing options for remedy.

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4. Potential litigation related to vendor and student matter

Discussed the approach with the assessment company’s performance. Discussed student matter related to insurance liability.

5. Superintendent mid-year evaluation

Superintendent Kocanda presented evidence and materials to report on progress toward goals and expectations.


At 6:41 p.m., Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Pehlke seconded that the School Board adjourn the Executive Session Meeting and return to Open Session. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0

Motion Carries.


At 6:42 p.m., Ms. Livingston moved and Ms. Owens seconded that the School Board adjourn the Closed Session Meeting.

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MEMO

To: School Board

From: Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent

Re: Personnel Report

Date: March 15, 2016

1. Employment, Certified Staff2. Employment, Classified Staff3. Resignation, Classified Staff4. Unpaid Leave of Absence, Certified Staff5. Resolution, Honorable Dismissal of Part-Time Educational Support Personnel

Employees6. Resolution, Honorable Dismissal of Full-Time Educational Support Personnel

Employees7. Resolution, Non-reemployment of Full-Time Educational Support Personnel

Employees8. Resolution, Honorable Dismissal of Teachers9. Resolution, Honorable Dismissal & Reduction of Teachers10. Resolution, Nonrenewal and Dismissal of Probationary Teachers

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Kendra Wallace, President

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Dana Crumley, Secretary

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RESOLUTION

HONORABLE DISMISSAL OF PART-TIME EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EMPLOYEES

WHEREAS, the School Board has determined to decrease the number of part-time

educational support personnel employees employed in the School District; and

WHEREAS, the part-time educational support personnel employees with the shorter length of continuing service with the School District, within the respective category of position, shall be dismissed first, unless an alternative method of determining the sequence of dismissal is established in a collective bargaining agreement or contract between the Board and any exclusive bargaining representative; and

WHEREAS, an alternative method of determining the sequence of dismissal is not established in an applicable collective bargaining agreement or contract; and

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the part-time educational support personnel employees named herein shall be honorably dismissed and not reemployed for the 2016-2017 school term, pursuant to Section 10-23.5 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-23.5);

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the School Board of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, that:

Section 1: The following named part-time educational support personnel employee shall be honorably dismissed at the end of the 2015-2016 school term and not reemployed for the 2016-2017 school term because of the decision of the Board to decrease the number of part-time educational support personnel employees employed:

Sara Samuels, Hubbard Woods School (.5), Associate: Classroom Christian Selagea, Crow Island School (.75), Associate: Special Education Marlene Sonkin, Hubbard Woods School (.5), Associate: Classroom

Section 2: The President and Secretary of the Board are authorized and directed to give

the part-time educational support personnel employees a written Notice of Honorable Dismissal, together with the reasons therefore, by first class mail at least thirty (30) days before the employees are dismissed. A copy of this Notice is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.

Section 3: The Superintendent or designee shall also deliver a copy of the Notice to the

part-time educational support personnel employees with a signature receipt. A copy of the receipt is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference.

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Section 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.

ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2016, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT: ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT A

March 16, 2016 Via U.S. First Class Mail, Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested and Hand Delivery ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ RE: NOTICE OF HONORABLE DISMISSAL Dear _________________: At its meeting held on March 15, 2016, the School Board of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to Section 10-23.5 of the School Code, resolved to honorably dismiss you from employment at the end of the 2015-2016 school term and not reemploy you for the 2016-2017 school term. The reason for your dismissal is the decision by the Board to decrease the number of its part-time educational support personnel employees in the School District. Your last day of employment in the District shall be June 8, 2016. If the Board has any vacancies within the period prescribed by law, you will be tendered any such position becoming available for which you are qualified and to which you are entitled as prescribed by law. Sincerely, School Board Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36 Cook County, Illinois ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT B

RECEIPT CONFIRMATION

I, , received the attached Notice of Honorable (name of employee) Dismissal by personal delivery from , , of (name of person delivering notice) (title) Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, on , 2016 . (date notice was given) _______________________________ (signature of employee) 215383_1.DOC

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RESOLUTION

HONORABLE DISMISSAL OF FULL-TIME EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EMPLOYEES

WHEREAS, the School Board has determined to decrease the number of full-time

educational support personnel employees employed in the School District; and

WHEREAS, the full-time educational support personnel employees with the shorter length of continuing service with the School District, within the respective category of position, shall be dismissed first, unless an alternative method of determining the sequence of dismissal is established in a collective bargaining agreement or contract between the Board and any exclusive bargaining representative; and

WHEREAS, an alternative method of determining the sequence of dismissal is not established in an applicable collective bargaining agreement or contract; and

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the full-time educational support personnel employees named herein shall be honorably dismissed and not reemployed for the 2016-2017 school term, pursuant to Section 10-23.5 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-23.5);

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the School Board of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, that:

Section 1: The following named full-time educational support personnel employee shall be honorably dismissed at the end of the 2015-2016 school term and not reemployed for the 2016-2017 school term because of the decision of the Board to decrease the number of full-time educational support personnel employees employed:

Jeanne Burke, Skokie School (1.0), Associate: Special Education Stacee Remsing, Hubbard Woods School (1.0), Associate: Special Education Bonnie Weisberg, Carleton Washburne School (1.0), Associate: Special Education


the part-time educational support personnel employees a written Notice of Honorable Dismissal, together with the reasons therefore, by first class mail at least thirty (30) days before the employees are dismissed. A copy of this Notice is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.


part-time educational support personnel employees with a signature receipt. A copy of the receipt is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference.

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AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT: ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT A

March 16, 2016 Via U.S. First Class Mail, Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested and Hand Delivery ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ RE: NOTICE OF HONORABLE DISMISSAL Dear _________________: At its meeting held on March 15, 2016, the School Board of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to Section 10-23.5 of the School Code, resolved to honorably dismiss you from employment at the end of the 2015-2016 school term and not reemploy you for the 2016-2017 school term. The reason for your dismissal is the decision by the Board to decrease the number of its full-time educational support personnel employees in the School District. Your last day of employment in the District shall be June 8, 2016. If the Board has any vacancies within the period prescribed by law, you will be tendered any such position becoming available for which you are qualified and to which you are entitled as prescribed by law. Sincerely, School Board Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36 Cook County, Illinois ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT B


I, , received the attached Notice of Honorable (name of employee) Dismissal by personal delivery from , , of (name of person delivering notice) (title) Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, on , 2016 . (date notice was given) _______________________________ (signature of employee) 215383_1.DOC

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RESOLUTION

NON-REEMPLOYMENT OF FULL-TIME EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL EMPLOYEE(S)

WHEREAS, the following educational support personnel employee is employed on a full-time

basis during the 2015-2016 school term; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the full-time educational support personnel employee named herein shall not be reemployed for the 2016-2017 school term, pursuant to Section 10-23.5 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/10-23.5);

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, that:

Section 1: The following named full-time educational support personnel employee shall not be reemployed for the 2016-2017 school year.

Jennifer Jeffries, Crow Island School (1.0), Associate: Classroom Theresa Lams, Crow Island School (1.0), Associate: Classroom

Section 2: The President and Secretary of the Board are authorized and directed to give the

educational support personnel employee a written Notice of Non-Reemployment by first class mail at least thirty (30) days before the employee is dismissed. A copy of this Notice is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.

Section 3: The Superintendent or designee shall also deliver a copy of the Notice to the educational support personnel employee by certified mail, return receipt requested and personally with a signature receipt. A copy of the receipt is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference.



AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT A

________________, 2016 Via First Class Mail, Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested, and Personal Delivery ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ RE: NOTICE OF NON-REEMPLOYMENT Dear ________________: At its meeting held on __________, 2016, the Board of Education of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to Section 10-23.5 of the School Code, resolved not to reemploy you for the 2016-2017 school term. Your last day of employment in the District shall be June 8, 2016. Sincerely, School Board Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36 Cook County, Illinois ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT B


I, , received the attached Notice of Non-Reemployment by (name of employee) personal delivery from , , of (name of person delivering notice) (title) Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, on , 2016. (date notice was given) _______________________________ (signature of employee)

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RESOLUTION

HONORABLE DISMISSAL OF TEACHERS

WHEREAS, the School Board has determined to decrease the number of teachers employed in the School District; and

WHEREAS, each teacher has been categorized into one or more positions that the

teacher is qualified to hold, based upon legal qualifications and any other qualifications established in the District’s job description for such positions; and

WHEREAS, within each position and subject to agreements made by the District’s

Joint Committee on honorable dismissals, the District assigned each teacher to one of four groupings based on performance evaluation ratings; and

WHEREAS, the Board shall first dismiss those teachers in Group 1 before dismissing

any teacher in Group 2 who is qualified to hold a position currently held by a teacher in Group 1, and these teachers shall not be entitled to recall rights; and


any teacher in Group 3 who is qualified to hold a position currently held by a teacher in Group 2, and these teachers shall not be entitled to recall rights; and


any teacher in Group 4 who is qualified to hold a position currently held by a teacher in Group 3, and teachers in Groups 3 and 4 shall be entitled to recall rights; and

WHEREAS, as between or among teachers in Group 2 qualified to hold a position, the

teacher or teachers with the lowest average performance evaluation rating shall be dismissed first; and

WHEREAS, as between or among teachers in Group 2 with the same average

performance evaluation rating and within each of Groups 3 and 4, the teacher or teachers with the shorter length of continuing service with the District shall be dismissed first unless an alternative method of determining the sequence of dismissal is established in a collective bargaining agreement or contract between the Board and a professional faculty members’ organization; and

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the teacher named in this resolution shall be

honorably dismissed at the end of the 2015-2016 school term, pursuant to Section 24-12 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/24-12).

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NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the School Board of Winnetka Public Schools

District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, that:

Section 1: The following teachers shall be honorably dismissed at the end of the 2015-2016 school term because of the decision of the Board to decrease the number of teachers employed:

Elizabeth Barlock, Crow Island School (1.0), Kindergarten Teacher Marceline Teodoro, Hubbard Woods School (1.0), 1st Grade Teacher


the teacher(s) a written Notice of Honorable Dismissal, together with the reason therefore, by first class mail, at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the school term. A copy of this Notice is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.


teachers by certified mail, return receipt requested AND personally with a signature receipt. A copy of the receipt is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference.

Section 4: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage. ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2016, by the following vote:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:


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EXHIBIT A

NOTE: FOR INDIVIDUALS IN GROUPS 3 AND 4 AS THEY ARE ENTITLED TO RECALL RIGHTS. March 16, 2016 Via First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested and Hand Delivery ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ RE: NOTICE OF HONORABLE DISMISSAL Dear _______________: At its meeting held on March 15, 2016, the Board of Education of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to Section 24-12 of the School Code, resolved to honorably dismiss you effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school term. The reason for your dismissal is the decision by the Board to decrease the number of teachers employed in the School District. Your last day of employment in the District, subject to the use of snow or emergency days, shall be June 8, 2016. If the Board has any vacancies for a teaching position for the 2016-2017 school term or within one calendar year from the beginning of the 2016-2017 school term, you will be tendered any position becoming available for which you are legally qualified. Sincerely, School Board Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36 Cook County, Illinois ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT A2

NOTE: FOR INDIVIDUALS IN GROUPS 1 AND 2, AS THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECALL RIGHTS. March 16, 2016 Via First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested and Hand Delivery ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ RE: NOTICE OF HONORABLE DISMISSAL Dear _______________: At its meeting held on March 15, 2016, the School Board of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to Section 24-12 of the School Code, resolved to honorably dismiss you effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school term. The reason for your dismissal is the decision by the Board to decrease the number of teachers employed in the School District. Your last day of employment in the District, subject to the use of snow or emergency days, shall be June 8, 2016. Sincerely, School Board Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36 Cook County, Illinois ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT B


I, , received the attached Notice of Honorable Dismissal by personal (name of employee) delivery from , , of (name of person delivering notice) (title) Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, on ________________________, 2016. (date notice was given) _______________________________ (signature of employee) 215380_1.DOCX

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RESOLUTION

HONORABLE DISMISSAL AND REDUCTION OF TEACHERS

WHEREAS, the School Board has determined to reduce the number of teachers employed in the School District by reducing full-time teachers to part-time lesser teaching positions and a part-time teacher to a part-time lesser teaching position; and

WHEREAS, each teacher has been categorized into one or more positions that the

teacher is qualified to hold, based upon legal qualifications and any other qualifications established in the District’s job description for such positions; and

WHEREAS, within each position and subject to agreements made by the District’s Joint

Committee on honorable dismissals, the District assigned each teacher to one of four groupings based on performance evaluation ratings; and

WHEREAS, the Board shall first dismiss or reduce those teachers in Group 1 before

dismissing any teacher in Group 2 who is qualified to hold a position currently held by a teacher in Group 1, and these teachers shall not be entitled to recall rights; and


dismissing any teacher in Group 3 who is qualified to hold a position currently held by a teacher in Group 2, and these teachers shall not be entitled to recall rights; and


dismissing any teacher in Group 4 who is qualified to hold a position currently held by a teacher in Group 3, and teachers in Groups 3 and 4 shall be entitled to recall rights; and

WHEREAS, as between or among teachers in Group 2 qualified to hold a position, the

teacher or teachers with the lowest average performance evaluation rating shall be dismissed or reduced first; and

WHEREAS, as between or among teachers in Group 2 with the same average

performance evaluation rating and within each of Groups 3 and 4, the teacher or teachers with the shorter length of continuing service with the District shall be dismissed or reduced first unless an alternative method of determining the sequence of dismissal is established in a collective bargaining agreement or contract between the Board and a professional faculty members’ organization; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the teachers named in this resolution shall be honorably dismissed and reduced to a part-time lesser teaching positions at the end of the 2013-2014 school term, pursuant to Section 24-12 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/24-12).

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the School Board of Winnetka Public Schools

District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, that:

Section 1: The following teachers shall be honorably dismissed as full-time teacher at

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the end of the 2015-2016 school term and reduced to a part-time lesser teaching position for the 2016-2017 school term because of the decision of the Board to decrease the number of teachers employed:

Jennifer Fiegen, District & Crow Island School (1.0 to .70), Literacy Facilitator Alexander Novello, Crow Island School (1.0 to .80), Music Teacher Andrea Strening, Skokie & Hubbard Woods Schools (.6 to .2), Kinetic Wellness Teacher


the teachers a written Notice of Honorable Dismissal and Reduction, together with the reason therefore, by first class mail at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the school term. A copy of this Notice is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.




AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:


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EXHIBIT A

NOTE: THE SECOND PARAGRAPH (IN BRACKETS) IN THE LETTER BELOW SHOULD BE DELETED FOR INDIVIDUALS IN GROUPS 1 AND 2, AS THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECALL RIGHTS.

March 16, 2016 Via First Class Mail and Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and Personal Delivery ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ RE: NOTICE OF HONORABLE DISMISSAL AND REDUCTION Dear _______________: At its meeting held on March 15, 2016, the School Board of Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to Section 24-12 of the School Code, resolved to honorably dismiss and reduce you to a part-time lesser position effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school term. The reason for your dismissal and reduction is the decision by the Board to decrease the number of teachers employed. You shall be employed for the 2016-2017 school term as a part-time teacher on a _____ FTE basis. [If the Board has any vacancies for a full-time or part-time greater teaching position for the 2016-2017 school term or within one calendar year from the beginning of the 2016-2017 school term, you will be tendered any position becoming available for which you are legally qualified.] Sincerely, School Board Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36 Cook County, Illinois ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT B


I, , received the attached Notice of Honorable Dismissal (name of employee) and Reduction by personal delivery from , , of (name of person delivering notice) (title) Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, on ________________________, 2016. (date notice was given) _______________________________ (signature of employee) 215388_1.DOCX

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RESOLUTION

NONRENEWAL AND DISMISSAL OF PROBATIONARY TEACHERS

WHEREAS, the School Board employs certain teachers who have not obtained contractual continued service (hereinafter “probationary teachers”); and

WHEREAS, the School Board employs certain teachers as substitute teachers to

temporarily replace teachers on leave of absence; and

WHEREAS, at its discretion, the School Board may elect to nonrenew the employment of probationary teachers and substitute teachers for the following school term and to dismiss such teachers at the end of the current school term; and

WHEREAS, the Board has concluded that the employment of the probationary teachers and substitute teachers named in this resolution shall be nonrenewed for the 2016-2017 school term and that such probationary teachers and substitute teachers shall be dismissed at the end of the 2015-2016 school term, pursuant to Section 24-11 of the School Code (105 ILCS 5/24-11).

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the School Board of the Winnetka Public

Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, that:

Section 1: The employment of the following probationary teachers and substitute teachers shall be nonrenewed for the 2016-2017 school term and they shall be dismissed at the end of the 2015-2016 school term:

Susan Caldwell, Skokie School (1.0), Special Education Teacher Stephanie Gladstein, Washburne School (1.0), 7th/8th Grade Social Studies Teacher Candice Kane, Crow Island School (1.0), 2nd Grade Teacher Kathleen Keesbury, Skokie School (1.0), 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher Catherine Mayo, Skokie School (1.0), 5th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher Christine Murdoch, Washburne School (1.0), 7th/8th Vimla Patel-O’Connor, Crow Island School (.75), Special Education Teacher Dana Trumbull, Skokie School (.75) & Crow Island School (.25), Special Ed. Teacher


the aforementioned probationary and substitute teacher(s) a written Notice of Nonrenewal and Dismissal by first class mail, at least forty-five (45) days before the end of the school term. A copy of this Notice is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.

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AYES: ___________________________________________________________

NAYS: ___________________________________________________________

ABSENT: _________________________________________________________


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EXHIBIT A

Date: March 16, 2016 Via First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested and Hand Delivery ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ RE: NOTICE OF NONRENEWAL AND DISMISSAL Dear _______________: At its meeting held on March 15, 2016, the School Board of the Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, pursuant to Section 24-11 of the School Code, resolved to nonrenew your employment for the 2016-2017 school term and dismiss you effective at the end of the 2015-2016 school term. Your last day of employment in the District, subject to the use of snow or emergency days, shall be June 8, 2016. Sincerely, School Board Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36 Cook County, Illinois ATTEST Board President Board Secretary

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EXHIBIT B


I, , received the attached Notice of Nonrenewal and Dismissal by

(name of employee) personal delivery from , ______, of (name of person delivering notice) (title) Winnetka Public Schools District No. 36, on ________________________, 2016. (date notice was given) ____________________________________________ (signature of employee)

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Action Item - Expansion and continuing support of STEAM in all Winnetka School District 36 Schools

To: School Board Trisha Kocanda, Superintendent

From: Maureen Chertow Miller, Director of Technology

March 15, 2016

Background STEAM pilot spaces have been in place since August 2015 at The Skokie School, Hubbard Woods and Carleton Washburne. Key features of all three spaces include design challenges, collaboration, and creativity. The desired student outcomes for the STEAM program include:

Outcome

Students see the relevance of STEAM to their lives.

Students develop interest in STEAM and STEAM Learning activities.

Students develop their skills promoting teamwork, communication, collaboration and reflection through the Design Thinking Process.

Students experience authentic 21st Century Experiential Learning

Proposed Budget per STEAM Space at each school* As presented in October, each of the STEAM pilot spaces has worked with a variety of materials equipment and flexible furniture. Some common items in the STEAM labs has included 3D printers, Robotics, Legos, Sewing Machines, Cardboard, Circuitry. $250,000 was budgeted for 2015-2016 school year to support the pilot spaces and to have funds for the purchase of furniture, equipment, storage and organization needs and curriculum materials moving forward if that is the direction ahead.

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Costs per School over Three Years

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Furniture $10,000

Replication $2,000 $500 $200

Circuitry $3,000 $500

Robotics $2,000 $500

Storage $1,000 $100

Kits $8,000

Software $8,000 $8,000 $8,000

Hardware $15,000

Professional Learning $5,000 $2000 $1000

Curriculum $6,000 $1,000 $1,000

Renovation $15,000

Contingency $15,000

Total per school $90,000 $12,100 $10,700

*Numbers are estimates based on money budgeted for Hubbard Woods IDEALab and costs provided by site visit partners.

Schools FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20

CI/GR $90,000 $12,100 $10,700 $10,700

HW/SK/CW

$12,100 $10,700 $10,700 $10,700

Total $216,300 $56,300 $53,500 $53,500

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Recommendation As presented at the January 2016 School Board meeting, the School Board is recommended to approve the expansion and support of a dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) space at each of our five schools. Funds requested for this project are outlined in the above chart (FY17 impact is $216,300).

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Resolution A

RESOLUTION NO. ____

WINNETKA SCHOOL DISTRICT 36

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMANENT INTER-FUND TRANSFER AND ABATING DEBT SERVICE LEVY (2015)

WHEREAS, by regulation (23 Ill. Administrative Code 100.50(d)), the Illinois State

Board of Education requires that, when revenues or other sources of funds are pledged to pay

debt service on any long-term debt, the moneys shall be transferred into the Debt Service Fund;

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize expenditures to pay for debt service using

certain revenues from the Operations and Maintenance Fund;

WHEREAS, in 2007, this School District issued limited school bonds for School

Building and Refunding purposes as Series 2007 (“Bonds”) and levied certain debt service tax

levies (“Debt Service Taxes”) to pay for the principal and interest falling due on the Bonds, such

Debt Service Taxes levied in Section 9 of the resolution (“Bond Resolution”) authorizing the

issuance of the Bonds;

WHEREAS, the Bond Resolution was approved by this Board on May 22, 2007, and

filed with the County Clerk of Cook County, Illinois (“County Clerk”), soon thereafter;

WHEREAS, as the result of the inter-fund transfers from the Operations and

Maintenance Fund authorized herein, there will be a balance in the School District’s Debt

Service Fund more than sufficient to pay the principal and interest falling due on the Bonds

through the 2016-17 fiscal year;

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education, Winnetka

School District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:

Section 1: This Board of Education hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in

the preambles to this resolution are full, true, and correct and does hereby incorporate them into

this resolution by reference.

Section 2. The School District Treasurer is authorized and directed to permanently

transfer from the Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Debt Service Fund the amount of One

Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 1,100,000), (the “Transfer Amount”), such Transfer

Amount to be used for debt service obligations of the District.

Section 3: This Board of Education hereby authorizes and directs the County Clerk to

abate an amount equal to the Transfer Amount as part of its 2015 Debt Service Taxes levied in

Section 9 of the Bond Resolution as follows:

YEAR OF LEVY TAX LEVIED IN TAX TO TAX TO BE BOND RESOLUTION BE ABATED EXTENDED SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE 2015 $1,830,612.50 $1,100,000 $730,612.50 Section 4: The President and Secretary of this Board of Education are hereby

authorized and directed to execute this resolution and cause a certified copy of the same to be

filed with the County Clerk.

Section 5: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.

Adopted this 15th day of March, 2016.

AYES:_________________________________

NAYS:_________________________________

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ABSTAIN:______________________________

ABSENT:_______________________________

BOARD OF EDUCATION, WINNETKA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 36,

COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS By:___________________________________ President, Board of Education Attest:_________________________________ Secretary, Board of Education

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STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ) SS COUNTY OF COOK )

CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION

I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Board of Education of Winnetka School District No. 36, Cook County, Illinois (the “Board”), and that as such official I am the keeper of the records and files of the Board. I do further certify that the foregoing constitutes a full, true and complete copy of a resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMANENT INTER-FUND TRANSFER AND ABATING DEBT SERVICE LEVY (2015)

as adopted by the Board at its meeting held on the 15th day of March, 2016. I do further certify that the deliberations of the Board on the adoption of said resolution were conducted openly, that the vote on the adoption of said resolution was taken openly, that said meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the public, that notice of said meeting was duly given to all of the news media requesting such notice, that said meeting was called and held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and with the provisions of the School Code of the State of Illinois, as amended, and that the board has complied with all of the provisions of said Act and said Code and with all of the procedural rules of the Board in the conduct of said meeting and in the adoption of said resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature, this 15th day of March, 2016. ______________________________ Secretary, Board of Education 2f\sd36c\misc\AbateDebtServiceLevy

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Resolution B

RESOLUTION NO. ____

WINNETKA SCHOOL DISTRICT 36

RESOLUTION TO REQUEST APPLICATION OF LOSS AND COST FACTOR

TO 2015 TAX LEVIES

WHEREAS, the County Clerk, in determining tax rates for the extension of tax levies,

has authority to impose an additional rate factor to account for the loss and cost of uncollected

taxes;

WHEREAS, without a specific request from a taxing body, the Cook County Clerk

generally applies a loss and cost factor of 3% for all levies subject to the limiting rate of PTELL

(“Tax Cap Funds”);

WHEREAS, the loss and cost factor for that taxing district may be adjusted by the

County Clerk at the request of the taxing body;

NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the Board of Education of Winnetka

School District Number 36, Cook County, Illinois, as follows:

Section 1: This Board requests that the County Clerk of Cook County apply a loss

and cost factor to its 2015 Tax Cap Fund levies at a rate of Zero Percent (0%).

Section 2: The Administration is directed to timely file a certified copy of this

Resolution with the Tax Extension Office of the County Clerk of Cook County.

Section 3: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.

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Adopted this 15th day of March 15, 2016, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:_______________________________

NAYS:_______________________________

ABSTAIN:____________________________

ABSENT:_____________________________

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WINNETKA SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 36, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS By:_______________________________ President, Board of Education Attest:_____________________________ Secretary, Board of Education

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STATE OF ILLINOIS ) )SS COUNTY OF COOK )

CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION

I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Secretary of the Board of Education (the “School Board”) of Winnetka School District 36, Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), and that as such official I am the keeper of the records and files of the School Board. I do further certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of a resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION TO REQUEST APPLICATION OF LOSS AND COST FACTOR

TO 2015 TAX LEVIES

which said resolution was adopted at a meeting of the Board held on the 15th day of March, 2016. I do further certify that the deliberations of the Board on the adoption of said resolution were conducted openly, that the vote on the adoption of said resolution was taken openly, that said meeting was held at a specified time and place convenient to the public, that notice of said meeting was duly given to all of the news media requesting such notice, that said meeting was called and held in strict compliance with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, the School Code of the State of Illinois, as amended and that the Board has complied with all of the provisions of said Acts and said Codes and with all of the procedural rules of the Board. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my official signature this 15th day of March, 2016. ______________________________ Secretary, Board of Education 2c\sd36c\misc\LossandCost15Res.2.doc

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