Actions: October 27, 2004

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Non-delegable board reports that require member action

Motion

04-1027-MO1

Motion to Close

*Adopted

Reports from the General Counsel

04-1027-AR2	Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Franczek Sullivan, P.C.	*Accepted
04-1027-AR3	Authorize the Continued Retention of the Law Firm Neal, Murdock & Leroy, L.L.C.	*Accepted
04-1027-AR4	Workers’ Compensation – Payment for Lump Sum Settlement for Barbara Lewis Case # 02 WC 45487	*Adopted
04-1027-AR5	Approve Settlement Recommendation for Mildred Lynk-Long, Teacher Assigned to Spencer Math and Science Academy	*Adopted
04-1027-AR6	Approve Settlement Agreement with Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.	*Adopted
04-1027-AR7	Authorize Payment of Due Process Award in the Matter of Lucy W., Illinois State Board of Education No. 29996	*Adopted

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

04-1027-EX11	Principal Contracts (A) (Johnson; Moore)	*Adopted
04-1027-EX12	Principal Contracts (B) (Anderson)	*Adopted
04-1027-EX13	Appoint Chief Officer of Literacy, Office of Literacy (Audrey Cooper-Stanton)	*Adopted
04-1027-EX14	Transfer and Appoint Deputy Chief Instruction Officer, Office of Instruction and School Management (Flavia Hernandez)	*Adopted
04-1027-EX15	Transfer and Appoint Elementary Area Instruction Officer, Area 5 (Deborah R. Esparza)	*Adopted
04-1027-EX16	Transfer and Appoint Elementary Area Instruction Officer, Area 17 (Delena Little)	*Adopted
04-1027-EX17	Appoint Director of Operations Management, Office of Research, Evaluation & Accountability (Katherine Martinez)	*Adopted
04-1027-EX18	Appoint Director of High School Programs, Office of Standards-Based Instruction (Vilicia Cade-Horton)	*Adopted
04-1027-EX19	Approve Hearing Officer’s Findings that Pupil is a Non-Resident of the City of Chicago Not Entitled to Attend Chicago Public Schools on a Tuition-Free Basis	*Adopted
04-1027-EX20	Warning Resolution – Paula S. Jackson, Teacher, Assigned to Smyth Elementary School	*Adopted
04-1027-EX21	Warning Resolution – Archie Jones, Tenured Teacher, Assigned to Funston School	*Adopted
04-1027-EX22	Warning Resolution – Marie Miles, Principal, Assigned to Chicago Vocational Career Academy	*Adopted
04-1027-EX23	Warning Resolution – Jeanette Reynolds, Teacher, Assigned to Fulton Elementary School	*Adopted
04-1027-EX24	Warning Resolution – Phyllis Smith, A Teacher, Assigned to Howe Elementary School	*Adopted
04-1027-EX25	Request for Dismissal of Donald Becton, Watchman, Bouchet Academy	*Adopted
04-1027-EX26	Request for Dismissal of John Cooper III, Custodial Worker, Randolph Elementary School	*Adopted
04-1027-EX27	Request for Dismissal of Meriam Dean, Teacher Assistant, Tilden Career Academy High School	*Adopted
04-1027-EX28	Request for Dismissal of Charles Goodwin, Security Officer, Harvard School	*Adopted
04-1027-EX29	Report of the Results of the Board’s Review of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer Regarding the Charges Preferred Against Carmen Forster, Teacher, Assigned to Lozano Bilingual and International Center	*Adopted

Reports from the Board of Education

04-1027-RS8	Resolution by the Board of Education of the City of Chicago Regarding the Dismissal of Donald Becton, Watchman, Assigned to Bouchet Academy	*Adopted
04-1027-RS9	Resolution by the Board of Education of the City of Chicago Regarding the Dismissal of John Cooper, III, Custodial Worker, Assigned to Randolph Elementary School	*Adopted
04-1027-RS10	Resolution by the Board of Education of the City of Chicago Regarding the Dismissal of Meriam Dean, Teacher Assistant, Assigned to Tilden Career Academy High School	*Adopted
04-1027-RS11	Resolution by the Board of Education of the City of Chicago Regarding the Dismissal of Charles Goodwin, Security Officer, Assigned to Harvard School	*Adopted
04-1027-RS12	Resolution by the Board of Education of the City of Chicago Regarding the Dismissal of Carmen Forster, Tenured Teacher, Assigned to Lozano Bilingual and International Center	*Adopted
04-1027-RS13	Resolution Authorizing the Honorable Termination of Regularly Certified and Appointed Teachers	*Adopted

Motion

04-1027-MO2

Motion Re: Appointment of Senior Assistant to the Board (Carole C. Wood)

*Adopted

Reports from the Chief Operating Officer

04-1027-OP6	Authorization to Accept Title and Possession of 6736-38 South Paulina from the City of Chicago for the Expansion of the New Miles Davis Academy	*Adopted
04-1027-RS7	Resolution Designating Property at the Northeast Corner of Homan and 77th Street for the Construction of a New High School to Relieve Overcrowding on the Southwest Side ofChicago (Region 5)	*Adopted

Unfinished Business - August 25, 2004 Board Meeting

04-0825-PO2

Amend Board Report 01-0822-PO2 {{Adopt a}} Residency Policy for All Employees of the Board of Education

*Adopted as amended

Unfinished Business - September 22, 2004 Board Meeting

04-0922-PR8

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Learning Point Associates for Consulting Services

Adopted

Resolutions

04-1027-RS1	Memorial Resolution Honoring Dr. Milicent D. Lavizzo-Russell Principal, Mildred Lavizzo Elementary School	Accepted
04-1027-RS2	Resolution Re: Rayna R. Murphy Retired Principal of the Burnside Scholastic Academy	Accepted
04-1027-RS3	Resolution Request the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Undertake the Design and Construction of a New Westinghouse High School	*Adopted as amended
04-1027-RS4	Resolution Providing for the Issue of Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Revenues), Series 2004C, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Revenues), Series 2004D and Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Revenues), Series 2004E of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago, in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $250,000,000, for the Purpose of Paying Part of the Cost of Certain Capital Improvements in and for Said Board	Adopted
04-1027-RS5	Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies	Adopted
04-1027-RS6	Resolution Re: Appointments to the Local School Council at the Barbara Vick Early Childhood and Family Center	Adopted

Policies

04-1027-PO1	Rescind Board Report 03-0625-PO01 Policy for the Acceptance of School-Based Grants and Gifts and Adopt A New Policy for the Acceptance of All Grants, Gifts and Donations	*Adopted
04-1027-PO2	Amend Board Report 99-1027-PO1 Policy for the Presentation of Matters for Board Approval	*Adopted
04-1027-PO3	Rescind Board Report 89-0412-PO1 Approve Policy Regarding the Law Department Review and Approval as to Legal Form of All Contracts, Leases and Bonds and Rescind 97-0723-PO3 Procurement Review Policy	*Adopted

Communications

04-1027-CO1	Communication Re: Location of Board Meeting of November 17, 2004 125 South Clark Street – Board Chamber	*No action
04-1027-CO2	Communication Re: Reappointment of Member to Serve on the Public School Teachers’ Pension and Retirement Fund of Chicago (Alberto Carrero, Jr.)	*No action

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

04-1027-EX1	Transfer of Funds	Adopted
04-1027-EX2	Approve the Renaming of the Current Michele Clark Academic Preparatory High School and the Establishment of Michele Clark Academic Preparatory Magnet High School	Adopted
04-1027-EX3	Approve the Renaming of the Current Wildwood Elementary School and the Establishment of Wildwood IB World Magnet School	Adopted

Reports from the Chief Education Officer

04-1027-ED1	Report on Student Expulsions for September 2004	Adopted
04-1027-ED2	Approve the School Improvement Plans and Budgets for Schools on Probation	Adopted
04-1027-ED3	Amend Board Report 04-0225-ED3 Amend Board Report 03-0723-ED02 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the Erikson Institute for Educational Services	Adopted
04-1027-ED4	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with United Neighborhood Organization for Consulting Services	Adopted
04-1027-ED5	Amend Board Report 03-0827-PR15 Ratify Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Logan Square Neighborhood Association for Consulting Services	Adopted
04-1027-ED6	Amend Board Report 04-0728-ED10 Approve Entering Into Agreements with ISBE-Approved Supplemental Educational Service Providers	Adopted
04-1027-ED7	Authorize the Participation of 70 High Schools in the Academic Decathlon Competition Program and Authorize Other Expenses Related to the Program	Adopted
04-1027-ED8	Ratify an Agreement with the University of Chicago for Consulting Services	Adopted
04-1027-ED9	Approve Entering Into Agreements with Various School Reform Partners for Consulting Services	Adopted
04-1027-ED10	Amend Board Report 04-0728-ED7 Approve Entering Into Agreements with Various Private Specialized Schools, and Authorize Payments to Private Specialized Schools	Adopted
04-1027-ED11	Amend Board Report 04-0526-PR49 Approve Out of District Public School Tuition Payments to Public Schools Outside of Chicago for Students with Severe Disabilities and/or Severe Substance Abuse Problems	Adopted
04-1027-ED12	Amend Board Report 04-0526-PR50 Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreements with Various Private Residential Schools and Approve Payment of Room and Board to These Schools	Adopted

Reports from the Chief Purchasing Officer

04-1027-PR1	Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education’s Capital Improvement Program	*Adopted as amended
04-1027-PR2	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with Jensen Window Corporation for Furnishing of Aluminum Replacement Windows	Adopted
04-1027-PR3	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with A-Safeguard Maintenance for Window Washing Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR4	Approve Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Lippert, Inc. for the Purchase of Lunchroom Cooking Equipment	Adopted
04-1027-PR5	Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Lippert, Inc. for the of Various Fryers	Adopted
04-1027-PR6	Approve Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Chicago United Industries LTD. for the Purchase of Dishwashing Equipment	Adopted
04-1027-PR7	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with American Bottling Company to Provide Beverage Vending Machine Services (Revenue Generating)	Adopted
04-1027-PR8	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with Recall-Total Information Management for Off-Site Document Storage	Adopted
04-1027-PR9	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Kronos Incorporated for the Purchase of Hardware	Adopted
04-1027-PR10	Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with The Barrett Group for Consulting Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR11	Approve Entering Into Agreements with Various Agencies and Universities to Provide After School Program Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR12	Authorize the Purchase of and Approve Payment for CTA Fare Cards	Adopted
04-1027-PR13	Ratify an Agreement with Merit School of Music for Consulting Services (Claremont Academy)	Adopted
04-1027-PR14	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Life Directions, Inc. Chicago for Support Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR15	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with National-Louis University for Consulting Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR16	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Erikson Institute for Consulting Services for the IASA Title VII/III Training for All Teachers Grant	Adopted
04-1027-PR17	Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Alliance for Community Peace for Consulting Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR18	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Gail Merritt & Associates for Consulting Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR19	Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Kronos Incorporated	Adopted
04-1027-PR20	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Stericycle, Inc. for the Purchase of Bloodborne Supplies and Waste Removal Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR21	Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with Illinois State Police	Adopted
04-1027-PR22	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with FileNet Corporation for Software Maintenance Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR23	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Pre-Qualification Status of and the Agreements with Various Vendors for Training Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR24	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Pre-Qualification Status of and the Agreements with Various Vendors for Technical Assistance Services	Adopted
04-1027-PR25	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Pre-Qualification Status of and the Agreements with Various Vendors for Specialized Evaluation Services	Adopted

Delegable

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

04-1027-EX4	Department of Human Resources Summary of Teacher New Hires, Transfers, and Leaves Quarterly Summary (July, August, September 2004)	Accepted
04-1027-EX5	Department of Human Resources Summary of Educational Support Personnel New Hires, Transfers, Leaves, Layoffs, Promotions, and Separations Quarterly Summary (July, August, September 2004)	Accepted
04-1027-EX6	Department of Human Resources Summary of Conference Leaves: Administrators, Teachers, and Educational Support Personnel Quarterly Summary (July, August, September 2004)	Accepted
04-1027-EX7	Department of Human Resources Summary of Resignations and Deaths Quarterly Report (July, August, September 2004)	Accepted
04-1027-EX8	Department of Human Resources Summary of Salary Adjustments Quarterly Report (July, August, September 2004)	Accepted
04-1027-EX9	Department of Human Resources Summary of Assistant Principal Appointments Quarterly Summary (July, August, September 2004)	Accepted
04-1027-EX10	Office of Labor and Employee Relations Disciplinary Actions Summary Quarterly Report (July, August, September 2004)	Accepted

Reports from the Chief Education Officer

04-1027-ED13	Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants	*Accepted as amended
04-1027-ED14	Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants	Accepted
04-1027-ED15	Department of Human Resources Schedule of Basic Salaries Effective July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005	Accepted
04-1027-ED16	Approve Special Leave of Absence for Diana Sheffer	Accepted
04-1027-ED17	Approve Special Leave of Absence for June M. Davis	Accepted
04-1027-ED18	Approve Special Leave of Absence for Peter Ardito	Accepted

Reports from the Chief Operating Officer

04-1027-OP1	Amend Board Report 04-0728-OP3 Ratify a License Renewal Agreement with Vietnamese Association of Illinois for Use of the Parking Lot at 5017 N. Winthrop for Goudy School	Accepted
04-1027-OP2	Approve a Lease Renewal Agreement with Congregation KINS for Rental of Space Located at 2800 W. North Shore Avenue	Accepted
04-1027-OP3	Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with New Beginnings Church for Use of Space at Doolittle School	Accepted
04-1027-OP4	Amend Board Report 04-0128-OP1 Ratify a Facilities Use Agreement with the Catholic Bishop of Chicago	Accepted
04-1027-OP5	Approve Entering Into a Lease Agreement with Fulton/Elizabeth, LLC, for Use of Space at 320 North Elizabeth Street	Accepted

Reports from the General Counsel

04-1027-AR1

Report on Board Report Rescissions

Accepted