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Actions: February 21, 2001

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Motion

Motions

01-0221-MO1 Motion to Close *Adopted
01-0221-MO2 Approval of Record of Proceedings (July through December 2000) *Adopted

Reports from General Counsel

Reports from General Counsel

01-0221-AR4 Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Rosenthal and Schanfield, P.C. *Adopted
01-0221-AR5 Amend Board Report 01-0124-AR10, Approved January 24, 2001 Authorize Adjustment of Attorney Salaries (Lee Ann Lowder and Anthony D’Mato) *Adopted
01-0221-AR6 Approve Settlement Agreement in Osan v. Chicago Board of Education, No. 99 CH 15551 *Adopted
01-0221-AR7 Amend Board Report 00-0628-AR11 Authorize Additional Expenditure of Funds for Court Appointed Monitor in the Matter of Corey H. v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago et al. Case No. 92 C 3409 *Adopted
01-0221-AR8 Approve Consent Decree and Settlement Agreement of Debarment Action of Quality Window Installation, Inc. *Adopted
01-0221-AR9 Approve Hearing Officer’s findings to Debar Tru-Lite Window Company, Joseph Doyle, and Mary Cavanaugh *Adopted

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

Reports from Chief Executive Officer

01-0221-EX3 Report of the Results of the Board of Education’s Review of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer Regarding the Charges Preferred Against Deborah Hughes, a Teacher Assigned to Roosevelt High School *Adopted
01-0221-EX4 Report of the Results of the Board of Education’s Review of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer Regarding the Charges Preferred Against Catherine Alia, a Teacher Assigned to Revere Elementary School *Adopted
01-0221-EX5 Request for Dismissal of Brian Houlihan, School Security Officer, Jungman Elementary School *Adopted
01-0221-EX6 Request for Dismissal of Doretha McCrary, Lunchroom Aide, Clemente High School *Adopted
01-0221-EX7 Request for Dismissal of Tommie Meekins, School Security Officer, Proctor Academic Preparatory Center *Adopted
01-0221-EX8 Request for Dismissal of Clinton Newmon, Custodial Worker, Tilden High School *Adopted
01-0221-EX9 Request for Dismissal of Melvin Powell, Jr., School Security Officer, Woodlawn Community School *Adopted
01-0221-EX10 Warning Resolution - Victor Martinez, Teacher, Assigned to Zapata Elementary School *Adopted
01-0221-EX11 Warning Resolution - Precious Mays, Teacher, Frazier Elementary School *Adopted
01-0221-EX12 Warning Resolution - Beverly Stewart, Teacher, Frazier Elementary School *Adopted
01-0221-EX13 Principal Contracts (A) (Carlvin; Camacho; Mizerka; White) *Adopted
01-0221-EX14 Principal Contracts (B) (Walton) *Adopted
01-0221-EX15 Transfer and Appoint Interim Officer, Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development (Espinoza) *Adopted

Reports from the Chief Operating Officer

Reports from the Chief Operating Officer

01-0221-OP6 Disposition of Bids Received for the Sale of building and Land Located at 3318 North Whipple *Adopted
01-0221-OP7 Authorization to Accept Title and Possession of Fifteen Vacant Lots from the City of Chicago for the Construction of Marshall-Faraday Campus Park *Adopted
01-0221-OP8 Authorization to Accept Title and Possession of 4900 North Kedzie Avenue from the City of Chicago for the Hibbard and Albany Park Schools *Adopted
01-0221-OP9 Authorization to Pay Final Just Compensation Award to Acquire 3309 West Monroe Street for the Construction of Marshall Faraday Campus Park *Adopted

Unfinished Business

Policy

01-0124-PO4_Withdrawn Rescind 97-0827-PO4 and Adopt Residency Policy for All Employees of the Board of Education Withdrawn

Non-delegable board reports that require member action

Resolutions

01-0221-RS1 Resolution Re: Camille E. Chase, Retired Principal of the McPherson Elementary School Adopted
01-0221-RS2 Resolution Re: Mable M. McClendon, Retired Principal of the Mollison Elementary School Adopted
01-0221-RS3 Resolution Re: Barbara Valerious, Retired Principal of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Adopted
01-0221-RS4 Resolution Re: The Late Gwendolyn Brooks, Former Poet Laureate for the State of Illinois Adopted
01-0221-RS5 Resolution Regarding the Gilead Outreach and Referral Center Adopted
01-0221-RS6 Resolution Approving Annual Desegregation Review Adopted
01-0221-RS7 Resolution Appointing Additional Members to the Early Childhood Advisory Committee to the Office of Language, Cultural and Early Childhood Education Adopted
01-0221-RS8 Resolution: Filing of an Application for Financial Assistance Under 20 U.S.C. 236 et. Seq. (Impact Aid) Adopted
01-0221-RS9 Resolution Approving Changes to the Budget of the Capital Improvement Program for the Chicago Public Schools Adopted
01-0221-RS10 Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies Adopted

Communication

01-0221-CO1 COMMUNICATION RE: LOCATION OF BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2001 Hearst Elementary School, 4640 South Lamon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (773) 535-2376 *No action

Reports from the Inspector General

01-0221-IG1 Amend Board Report 00-1025-IG1, Approved October 25, 2000 Amend Board Report 00-0628-IG1, Approved June 28, 2000 Approve Retention of Investigative and Support Staff for the Office of the Inspector General Adopted

Reports from the Chief Excutive Officer

01-0221-EX1 Transfer of Funds (Various Units and Objects) *Adopted as amended

Reports from the Chief Education Officer

01-0221-ED1 Report on Student Expulsions for January 2001 Adopted

Reports from the Chief Purchasing Officer

01-0221-PR1 Summary Report of Bid Solicitation Agreements (Department of Procurement and Contracts) (Bureau of Purchasing) Adopted
01-0221-PR2 Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education’s Capital Improvement Program Adopted
01-0221-PR3 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Central Poly Corp. for the Purchase of Plastic Liners Adopted
01-0221-PR4 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with A & R Janitorial Services, Inc., Ashley’s Cleaning Services, Ernie Terrell, Inc., Chicago Contract Cleaning and Supply Co. and Total Facility Maintenance, Inc. For Janitorial Services *Adopted
01-0221-PR5 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with University of Illinois at Chicago for a Demographic and Enrollment Projection Analysis Adopted
01-0221-PR6 Ratify an Agreement with Diversified Telecommunications, Inc. for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR7 Amend Board Report 00-0823-PR18, Approved August 23, 2000 Ratify the Renewal of an Existing Agreement with International Business Machines Adopted
01-0221-PR8 Approve Payment to S3 Consulting, Inc. for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR9 Ratify an Agreement with Pandolfi, Topolski, Weiss & Co., Ltd. for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0221-PR10 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Pro Tech Automotive Inc. For the Purchase of Automotive Equipment Adopted
01-0221-PR11 Approve Entering Into Amended and Restated NJROTC Program Agreements with the U.S. Department of the Navy Adopted
01-0221-PR12 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Arthur Andersen, LLP for External Audit Services Adopted
01-0221-PR13 Authorize Payment to the Metropolitan Planning Council for a Portion of the Cost of a School Finance Study Adopted
01-0221-PR14 Amend Board Report 00-0524-PR22 Ratify Exercising the First Option to Renew the Employee Group and Voluntary Life Insurance Agreement with Prudential Life Insurance Company Adopted
01-0221-PR15 Authorize the Participation of CPS in the Illinois State Board of Education’s School Technology Revolving Loan Program (STRLP) Adopted
01-0221-PR16 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Citizens Information Service for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR17 Ratify an Agreement with Bernard Hodes Group for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0221-PR18 Ratify an Agreement with Art’s Investigations and Security Inc. for Fingerprinting Services Adopted
01-0221-PR19 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago for Consultant Services to the IASA Title VII Heritage Language Teacher Corps Project Adopted
01-0221-PR20 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago for Consultant Services to the IASA Title VII Mathematics Leaders Project Adopted
01-0221-PR21 Ratify Exercising the Option to Renew the Consultant Services Agreement with University of Illinois at Chicago (Salazar Dual Language Program Evaluation) Adopted
01-0221-PR22 Ratify Exercising the Option to Renew the Consultant Services Agreement with University of Illinois at Chicago (Whittier Bilingual Education Program Evaluation) Adopted
01-0221-PR23 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Metritech, Inc. for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0221-PR24 Ratify an Agreement with Dr. Sonia White Soltero for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR25 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Helen Valdez for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR26 Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with Thomas J. Doyle Adopted
01-0221-PR27 Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with Illinois State Police Adopted
01-0221-PR28 Approve Entering Into a Participation Agreement with New Leaders for New Schools to Provide a Principal Internship Program Withdrawn
01-0221-PR29 Amend Board Report 00-1220-PR36 Approve Entering Into Agreements for the Purchase of Specialized Health and Therapeutic Adapted Equipment Adopted
01-0221-PR30 Amend Board Report 01-0124-PR40 Amend Board Report 00-1220-PR35 Approve Entering Into Agreements for the Purchase of Specialized Assistive Technology Adapted Equipment, Maintenance and Training Services Adopted
01-0221-PR31 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the Sheraton\Chicago Hotel & Towers, Cityfront Center for Catering Services and Space Rental Adopted
01-0221-PR32 Amend Board Report 00-0628-PR73 Approve the Pre-Qualification Status of Vendors to Provide Sports Equipment Adopted
01-0221-PR33 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago to Provide Space at the UIC Pavilion for the Girls and Boys Basketball Tournament Adopted
01-0221-PR34 Ratify an Agreement with Christine La Rue for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR35 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Marriott Hotel Services for Space Rental and Catering Adopted
01-0221-PR36 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Eugene Baldwin for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR37 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Adele Mecher for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR38 Approve Entering into an Agreement with National-Louis University for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0221-PR39 Approve Payment to Independent Media Services for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0221-PR40 Ratify a License Agreement with the XFL,LLC for the use of Gately Stadium and Buddy Young Field *Adopted

Delegable Reports

Reports from the Chief Excutive Officer

01-0221-EX2 Ratify an Amendment to the Youth Connection Charter School Agreement Accepted

Reports from the Chief Educational Officer

01-0221-ED2 Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants *Accepted
01-0221-ED3 Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants Accepted
01-0221-ED4 Authorize the Acceptance of a Donation from Federal Signal Corporation Accepted
01-0221-ED5 Approve the Participation of Jones Academic Magnet High School in the German American Partnership Program (G.A.P.P.) German Exchange and Authorize Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED6 Approve the Participation of Jones Academic Magnet High School in the American Council for International Studies (ACIS) Travel Abroad Program 2001 and Authorize Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED7 Approve the Participation of Kipling Elementary Chorus in Windsor, Ontario-Detroit, Michigan/African-American Heritage Tour, and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED8 Approve the Participation of Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in a Sister Cities/Sister School Exchange with Groupe Scholaire Le Cedre-Casablance, Morocco and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED9 Approve the Participation of James Monroe Elementary School in an Educational Tour of Washington, D.C. and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED10 Approve the Participation of Morgan Park High School in Italian Exchange and Authorize Expenses Related to the Program Adopted
01-0221-ED11 Approve the Participation of Morgan Park High School in French Exchange and Authorize Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED12 Approve the Participation of William B. Ogden Elementary School in an Educational Tour to the Valley of Mexico City and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED13 Approve the Participation of Roosevelt High School’s Robotics Team in the 2001 First Robotics Competition - Western Michigan Regional and Authorize Travel and Lodging Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED14 Approve the Participation of Roosevelt High School’s Robotics Team in the 2001 First Robotics Competition and Authorize Travel and Lodging Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
01-0221-ED15 Approve the Participation of Steinmetz Academic Center in an Educational Tour to Spain and France Accepted

Reports from the Chief Operating Officer

01-0221-OP1 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Bensidoun USA, Inc. for the Use of the Alcott School Parking Lot Accepted
01-0221-OP2 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Hyde Park Jewish Community Center for the Use of Space at Kenwood Academy Accepted
01-0221-OP3 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Filipino Immanuel Baptist Church of Chicago for Use of the Foreman High School Parking Lot Accepted
01-0221-OP4 Amend Board Report 00-0628-OP3 Adopted June 28, 2000 Approve Entering Into a Lease Agreement with Imperial Realty, Inc. For 4634 West Diversey Avenue *Accepted
01-0221-OP5 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Crystal Realty Company for Use of Parking Lot at 2325-33 W. Cermak Road Accepted

Reports from General Counsel

01-0221-AR1 Workers’ Compensation - Payment for Lump Sum Settlements Accepted
01-0221-AR2 Workers’ Compensation - Second Injury and Rate Adjustment Fund Accepted
01-0221-AR3 Report on Board Report Rescissions Accepted
*Presented at the meeting

I, Susan J. Narrajos, Secretary, do hereby certify that the reports listed and the action noted opposite each report number is correct and reflects the order in which items were presented to the Board.

Susan J. Narrajos
Secretary