II. ROLL CALL Members present at roll call: Waterloo, Snyder, Blackburn, LaBarbera and Elwart. Members absent: Landahl and Speziale.

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1 The meeting of the Board of Education, School District No. 95, Cook County, Illinois was held on November 8, 2012 at Brook Park Elementary School. I. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. II. ROLL CALL Members present at roll call: Waterloo, Snyder, Blackburn, LaBarbera and Elwart. Members absent: Landahl and Speziale. III. CLOSED SESSION For the purpose to discuss a matter of probable litigation. MOTION #1 Mr. Blackburn moved to go into closed session at 7:01 pm. Seconded by Mr. LaBarbera. Ayes: LaBarbera, Waterloo, Blackburn, Snyder and Elwart. Nays: None. Motion carried. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Regular and Closed Session Minutes of October 11, B. Approval of A, T & T voucher in the amount of $ C. Approval of A, T & T voucher in the amount of $ D. Approval of A, T & T voucher in the amount of $2, E. Approval of vouchers in the amount of $387, F. Approval of Township Treasurer s Report and Ratification of November Payroll MOTION #2 Mr. Blackburn moved to accept the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Ms. Waterloo. Ayes: Waterloo, Snyder, LaBarbera, Blackburn and Elwart. Nays: None. Motion carried. V. APPEARANCES BEFORE THE BOARD A. MAP Presentation The Board was furnished a handout regarding this evening s MAP presentation previously distributed in their board packets. Some of the highlights from the presentation and administrators who presented are listed below: MAP Simulation: Ryan Evans Parents Reports and Interpretation: Kevin Nicholson Using Data at the School Level: Mike Sorensen Data Driven Instruction and Curriculum: Cathy Cannon Differentiation in the Classroom: Jennifer Tlusty Video: Student Stations In Action! Also four board members participated in a small portion of a Middle School Reading Assessment on provided laptops. VI. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS/COMMITTEES A. Buildings and Grounds Committee

2 1. Project work update Dr. Kuzniewski and Mr. Batka updated the board and the audience on the current status of projects relating to a document of projects from June. They both stated that all but one has been completed. Some other topics discussed are listed below: $45,000 to $50,000 costs below budget Dr. Kuzniewski acknowledged the outstnading efforts put forth by Mr. Batka regarding to completion of these projects B. Finance Committee 1. Paperless Board Meetings 2. CDB Grant Where and What Finance Committee held a meeting two weeks ago and some of the topics of discussion included: Paperless Board Meetings Overwhelming support of the idea of paperless board meetings Commercially designed programs Advantages and disadvantages CDB Grant Where and What Waiting for check Possible spending options No value in paying down debt bonds Further discussion on what fund to use for money placement Tax objections Fund balance Scheduled another finance committee metting to determine placement of funds Infrasturcture projects C. Curriculum Committee 1. Math programming success indicator Effect of new math program expected positive outcome 2. Review of committee meeting to include: K-8 Foreing Language Direction Discussion Different district programs Elementary level Standards Based Grade Reporting Timeline Common Core Standards Shift in educational philosophy

3 Educating community D. Policy Committee 1 st Reading 2:20 Powers and Duties of the School Board/Board of Education 2:30 School District Elections Update 1 2:110 Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers 2:125 Board Member Expenses Option To expand scope of new provision 2:140- E Guidance for Board Member Communications, Including Use REWRITTEN 2:200 Types of School Board/Board of Education Minutes Update 1 Option For Districts not posting agendas on website Update 3 2:220 School Board/Board of Education Meeting Procedure Update 1 4:45 Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery Renamed Option Include Offset Program Section 4:100 Insurance Management 4:170 Safety Update 1 Option 1 Direct or indirect contact Option 2 Direct daily contact 5:30 Hiring Process and Criteria 5:125 Personal Technology and Social Media: Usage and Conduct 6:60 Curriculum Content 6:65 Student Social and Emotional Development Renamed and Rewritten 6:110 Programs for Students At Risk of Academic Failure and/or Dropping Out of School and Graduation Incentives Program 6:210 Instructional Materials A policy committee meeting was held previous to tonight s board meeting. Aforementioned policies were up for first reading. All policies were reviewed and designated policies will be up for second reading at the December board meeting. Any questions should be directed to the Superintendent or Committee chairperson, Chris Blackburn, before the December board meeting. VII. None VIII. None PUBLIC COMMENT COMMUNICATIONS IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Audit Presentation by Baker Tilly B. Levy Presentation by Baker Tilly C. Parent Teacher Conference Dinner Steve Murray from Baker Tilly gave the Audit Presentation this evening and Nick Cavalieri gave the Levy Presentation. The board was previously provided copies of both. Highlights from discussion of topics related are listed below: Fund balances Operating funds

4 Capitol project fund Comparison schedules Control issues/deficiencies DCR software Update assets/cost basis Levy direction Levy process Property assessed valuations Tax revenues Extensions Assumptions 3% CPI rate EAV s/values/growth Schedules/tables Re- assessment process Different scenarios Ed levy D. Parent Teacher Conference Dinner MOTION #3 Mr. Blackburn moved to allocate funds for the Parent Teacher Conference dinner to be held on not to exceed $ Ayes: Waterloo, Snyder, Elwart, Blackburn and LaBarbera. Nays: None. Motion carried. X. OLD BUSINESS A. IASB Conference Reminder B. Temporary Technology Help C. District Printer Purchase The Board was reminded that IASB conference would be held November 16-18, Dr. Kuzniewski addressed the subject of temporary technology help and the following related subject matter was discussed: Personnel structure Temporary help Staffing service Current outsourced vendor Associated costs/no increases Project list Temporary solutions The following items were discussed in regards to the purchase of new printers for the district: Maintenance/repair/replace 7 solicited bids Printer installation Additional costs/none Ink supply/price lock for this year 12 of 23 new printers are replacement ones 11 are new printers Print locations Cost shifting/overages Copy machine management

5 MOTION #4 - Ms. Waterloo moved to approve the Superintendent to spend $17, on the purchase of 23 new printers for the district. Seconded by Mr. Blackburn. Ayes: Blackburn, LaBarbera, Elwart, Snyder and Waterloo. Nays: None. Motion carried. XI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Administrators Reports 1. Principal, Brook Park Elementary School 2. Principal, S.E. Gross Middle School 3. Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services 4. Director of Teaching and Learning 5. Director of Buildings & Grounds All Administrative Reports were included in previously distributed board packets. Highlights from the following administrators included the following: Mike Sorensen Veterans Day Assembly to be held on November 9, Kevin Nicholson Veterans Day Assembly to be held on November 9, 2012 Fall Band Concert Testing Halloween Dance Jeannie Zeitlin Teachers/Para Professionals attending conferences Para Professional acknowledgement to Para Ann Gay Cathy Cannon Highlights from November 6, 2012 Institute Day Presenters Sessions Common Core work Rich Batka 3 year asbestos inspections Landscape volunteer efforts/acknowledgement of work by custodian Frank DeStefano Brook Park Gardens volunteer help/teachers/parents/community Spruce up day volunteer help/over 25 volunteers came Building automation/electric bill savings/comparison/lower costs XII. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION A. School Board Members Day Acknowledgement B. Discussion of Committee Model In honor of the IASB designated School Board Members Day to be held on November 15, 2012, Dr. Kuzniewski acknowledged the outstanding services and efforts of the District 95 Board of Education. Mention was made of the paramount efforts on their behalf to head the district into becoming a Blue Ribbon school. Each Board Member was presented with a certificate and a small token of Thanks from the district. Dr. Kuzniewski spoke on the results of a survey furnishing District 95 with information regarding scheduling of School Board Meetings in neighboring districts. The following are highlights from this discussion: Committee of the whole meeting evolvement 8 out of the 10 surveyed districts have one school board meeting a month 2 district including district 95 have two meetings a month Consideration Business meeting versus committee of the whole meetings Community meetings

6 XIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION #5 Mr. Blackburn moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm. Seconded by Ms. Waterloo. All Ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, President Secretary rc