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Actions: July 25, 2001

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Motion

Motion

01-0725-MO1 Motion to Close *Adopted

Reports from General Counsel

Reports from General Counsel

01-0725-AR4 Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker; Levin & Tominberg *Adopted
01-0725-AR5 Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Goldberg, Kohn, Bell, Black. Rosenbloom & Moritz, LTD. *Adopted
01-0725-AR6 Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Earl L. Neal & Associates, L.L.C. *Adopted
01-0725-AR8 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
01-0725-AR9 Approve Payment of Settlement to Class Action Plaintiffs in the Matter of Raphael, et al. v Board of Education of the City of Chicago, et. al. Case No. 92 CH 00025 *Adopted
01-0725-AR10 Approve Settlement Agreement in Burke v. Chicago Board of Education, et. al No. 00 C 3168 *Adopted
01-0725-AR11 Authorize Retention of Edward Santiago and Richard Travis *Adopted
01-0725-AR7 Approve the Renewal of an Existing Agreement with Library Consultants *Adopted

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

Reports from the Chief Excutive Officer

01-0725-EX11 Report of the Results of the Board of Education’s Review of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer Regarding Charges Preferred Against Laura Shimkus, a Teacher Assigned to Greely Elementary School *Adopted
01-0725-EX12 Report of the Results of the Board of Education’s Review of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer Regarding Charges Preferred Against Robert O. Webb, a Teacher Assigned to Anton Dvorak Math/Science Specialty Technology Academy *Adopted
01-0725-EX13 Request for Dismissal of Carol Billings, School Clerk, Woodson North School *Adopted
01-0725-EX14 Request for Dismissal of Byron Ruther, Custodial Worker, Kohn School *Adopted
01-0725-EX15 Request for Dismissal of Kabrina Thomas, Child Welfare Attendant, Christopher School *Adopted
01-0725-EX16 Request for Dismissal of Syrja Shehu, Porter, Armstrong School *Adopted
01-0725-EX17 Request for Dismissal of Shaun Watts, School Security Officer, Lane Technical High School *Adopted
01-0725-EX18 Request for Dismissal of Allen Wyatt, School Security Officer, Jungman Elementary School *Adopted
01-0725-EX19 Warning Resolution - Beverly Blackwood, a Principal, Assigned to Douglas Community Academy *Adopted
01-0725-EX20 Warning Resolution - Rose Lily Beauchamp, a Teacher, Assigned to Ignace Jan Paderewski School *Adopted
01-0725-EX21 Warning Resolution - Fred Bernacchi, a Teacher, Assigned to Whitney Elementary School *Adopted
01-0725-EX22 Warning Resolution - Eugene Martello, Teacher, Mather High School *Adopted
01-0725-EX23 Warning Resolution - Donna Roberts, Teacher, Stewart Elementary School *Adopted
01-0725-EX24 Warning Resolution - Jeanette Scott, a Teacher, Assigned to Hitch Elementary School *Adopted
01-0725-EX25 Warning Resolution - Diane Smith, a Teacher, Assigned to Burke Elementary School *Adopted
01-0725-EX26 Principal Contracts (A) (Baldwin; Garcia Berlanga; Jursa; Lewis; Newton-Holland; Tarvardian) *Adopted
01-0725-EX27 Principal Contracts (B) (Kernaghan; Nelson; Richardson) *Adopted
01-0725-EX28 Appoint First Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Office of Technology Services (Walter O. Briggs) *Adopted
01-0725-EX29 Appoint Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief of Staff (Hosanna Mahaley) *Adopted
01-0725-EX30 Transfer and Appoint Director of Technology and Systems Management, Department of Human Resources (Natalie T. Pedraza) *Adopted
01-0725-EX31 Transfer and Appoint Director of Compliance and Vendor Services, Department of Procurement and Contracts (Stephanie Suttles) *Adopted

Motions

Motions

01-0725-MO2 Motion Re: Adopt and Maintain as Confidential Closed Session Minutes January 2001 through June 2001 *Adopted
01-0725-MO3 Motion Re: Election of Vice President *Adopted
01-0725-MO4 Motion Re: Appoint Avis LaVelle Vice President of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago *Adopted

Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

01-0627-PR10_Withdrawn Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Transpar, Inc. for Student Transportation Management Services Withdrawn

Non-delegable board reports that require member action

Resolutions

01-0725-RS1 Resolution Re: Marcella Hageli, School Crossing Guard *Adopted as amended
01-0725-RS2 Resolution Authorizing Certain Board Officials to Negotiate Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Chicago Concerning the Construction and Funding of Schools in Certain Redevelopment Project Areas Adopted
01-0725-RS3 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Real Estate and Outdoor Advertising Structure from Public Building Commission Adopted
01-0725-RS4 Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies Adopted

Policies

01-0725-PO2 Adopt Policy on Parent and Student Rights of Access to and Confidentiality of Student Records *Adopted
01-0725-PO3 Amend Board Report 01-0328–PO1 Retention and Management of Business Records *Adopted
01-0725-PO5 Adopt Amendments to the Chicago Public High Schools Athletic Association Constitution and Bylaws *Adopted
01-0725-PO4 Amend Board Report 00-0628-PO2 Policy on School Intervention Withdrawn
01-0725-PO1 Adopt Policy on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 *Adopted

Communications

01-0725-CO1 Communication Re: Approve Entering into an Agreement with Transpar Management Services, LLC for Student Transportation Management Services - 01-0725-PR43 *No action
01-0725-PR43 Approve Entering into an Agreement with Transpar Management Services, LLC for Student Transportation Management Services *Adopted

Communications

01-0725-CO2 Communication Re: Approve Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Office Depot for the Purchase of Office Supplies - 01-0725-PR44 *No action
01-0725-PR44 Approve Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Office Depot for the Purchase of Office Supplies *Adopted

Communications

01-0725-CO3 Communication Re: Location of Board Meeting of August 22, 2001 (Central Administration Building, 125 S. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603) *No action
01-0725-CO4 Communication Re: Amend 2001-2002 Schedule of Regular Board Meetings -Board of Education, City of Chicago *No action

Report from the Inspector General

01-0725-IG1 Approve Exercising of the First Option to Renew the Subscription Agreement with Database Technologies, Inc. for the use of Databases Adopted

Reports from the Chief Excutive Officer

01-0725-EX1 Adjust Attendance Areas at Sauganash and Hannah Solomon Elementary Schools Adopted
01-0725-EX2 Adjust Attendance Areas for the Brighton Park and the James Shields Elementary Schools Adopted
01-0725-EX3 Establish Attendance Area for the Johnnie Coleman Academy and Adjust Attendance Area of the Edward H. White Career Academy Adopted

Reports from the Chief Education Officer

01-0725-ED1 Report on Student Expulsions for June 2001 Adopted
01-0725-ED2 Ratify an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chicago - Department of Cultural Arts for the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts Project Adopted

Reports from the Chief Purchasing Officer

01-0725-PR1 Approve Payment to Collegiate Cap and Gown Company for the Purchase of Caps and Gowns Adopted
01-0725-PR2 Amend Board Report 00-0426-PR11 Approved on April 26, 2000 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Globetrotters for Managing Architect/Engineer Services for Renovation Adopted
01-0725-PR3 Amend Board Report 00-0628-PR8 Approved on June 28, 2000 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with PMA Consultants LLC for Construction Management Services for Cost Control Adopted
01-0725-PR4 Amend Board Report 01-0627-PR11 Approved on June 27, 2001 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Chicago United, {{Ind.}} Industries for the Purchase of Refrigeration Equipment Adopted
01-0725-PR5 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Fran’s Construction for the Purchase of Lunchroom Heating Cooking Equipment Adopted
01-0725-PR6 Amend Board Report 01-0627-PR12 Approved on June 27, 2001 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Fran’s Construction Services, Inc. for the Purchase of Refrigeration Equipment Adopted
01-0725-PR7 Approve Entering Into Agreements with Various Vendors for Milk and Milk Products *Adopted as amended
01-0725-PR8 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Tamarack Sales for the Purchase of Lunchroom Heating Cooking Equipment Adopted
01-0725-PR9 Amend Board Report 00-0927-PR21 Approve Entering into an Agreement with AGT International, Inc. for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR10 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Apple Computer, Inc., Powerschool Division, for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR11 Amend Board Report 01-0523-PR18 Ratify an Agreement with Candle Corporation for Software License and Maintenance Agreement Adopted
01-0725-PR12 Amend Board Report 01-0425-PR8 Ratify an Agreement with Computer Associates International, Inc. for a Software License and Maintenance Adopted
01-0725-PR13 Ratify Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Gartner Group for Subscription Services Adopted
01-0725-PR14 Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Existing Agreement with Mainframe Communications Consultants for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR15 Amend Board Report 01-0425-PR10 Amend Board Report 00-1025-PR6 Amend Board Report 00-0524-PR13 Ratify the Renewal of and Approve an Amendment to the Existing Agreement with Oracle Corporation Adopted
01-0725-PR16 Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with Charles L. Pizer for Legislative Liaison Consulting Services Withdrawn
01-0725-PR17 Approve Entering Into Agreements with Various Auditing Firms for Internal Audit Services Withdrawn
01-0725-PR18 Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with Logan Square Neighborhood Association for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR19 Ratify the Renewal of an Agreement with Girl Scouts of Chicago for Scouting Program Adopted
01-0725-PR20 Ratify Exercising the First Option to Extend the Pre-Qualification Status of Providers of Fine Arts and Performing Arts for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR21 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Chandler/White Publishing Company, Inc. for Graphic Design Services Adopted
01-0725-PR22 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew College Excel Program Agreements and Authorize a New Agreement with Roosevelt University for the College Excel Program Adopted
01-0725-PR23 Amend Board Report 01-0425-PR14 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with JBH Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of Customized Architectural Drafting Equipment Adopted
01-0725-PR24 Amend Board Report 01-0425-PR15 Approve Entering into an Agreement with JBH Technologies, Inc. for Purchase of Customized Milling Equipment Adopted
01-0725-PR25 Ratify the Renewal of an Agreement with Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Westside Science and Math Excellence Network for Internship Services Adopted
01-0725-PR26 Ratify an Agreement with the Chicago Algebra Project for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR27 Ratify an Agreement with Malcolm X College for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR28 Ratify an Agreement with Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR29 Approve Payment to Smile Designers and Division Dental for Dental Services Provided Under the Head Start Program Adopted
01-0725-PR30 Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with the Columbia College for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR31 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Coretta McFerren for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR32 Ratify Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Saint Xavier University for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR33 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago for a Masters Program in Education with Special Education Entitlements for Substitute Teachers Adopted
01-0725-PR34 Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Dependable Nursing Home Health Services, Inc. for Nursing Services Adopted
01-0725-PR35 Approve Payment to Mabel Sims for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR36 Approve Payment to Maretta Jeuland for Consulting Services Adopted
01-0725-PR37 Ratify an Agreement with Kathleen D’Alessandro for Consultant Services Adopted
01-0725-PR38 Ratify an Agreement with Valerie Rollins for Consulting Adopted
01-0725-PR39 Amend Board Report 01-0523-PR5 Amend Board Report 01-0124-PR2 Ratify Master Agreements with Various Temporary Personnel Agencies for Temporary Administrative Clerical Services Adopted
01-0725-PR40 Amend Board Report 00-0628-PR6 Approved on June 28, 2000 Ratify Entering into an Agreement with Bovis Management Group for Construction Management Services for New Construction Adopted
01-0725-PR41 Amend Board Report 00-0426-PR12 Approved on April 26, 2000 Approve Entering into an Agreement with LCM Architects LLC for Managing Architect/Engineer for ADA Services Adopted
01-0725-PR42 Ratify Agreement with Various Consultants to Provide Desegregation Implementation Services Withdrawn

Delegable Reports

Reports from the Chief Excutive Officer

01-0725-EX4 Department of Human Resources Summary of Teacher New Hires, Transfers, and Leaves, Quarterly Summary (April, May and June 2001) Accepted
01-0725-EX5 Department of Human Resources Summary of Educational Support Personnel New Hires, Transfers, Leaves, Layoffs, Promotions, and Separations Quarterly Summary (April, May and June 2001) Accepted
01-0725-EX6 Department of Human Resources Summary of Conference Leaves: Administrators, Teachers and Educational Support Personnel Quarterly Summary (April, May and June 2001) Accepted
01-0725-EX7 Department of Human Resources Summary of Resignations and Deaths Quarterly Report (April, May and June 2001) Accepted
01-0725-EX8 Department of Human Resources Summary of Salary Adjustments Quarterly Report (April, May and June 2001) Accepted
01-0725-EX9 Department of Human Resources Summary of Assistant Principal Appointments Quarterly Summary (April, May and June 2001) Accepted
01-0725-EX10 Summary of Bureau of Labor and Employee Relations Disciplinary Actions Quarterly Report (April, May and June 2001) Accepted

Reports from the Chief Educational Officer

01-0725-ED3 Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants Accepted
01-0725-ED4 Authorize the Acceptance of a Donation from Canine Companions for Independence Accepted
01-0725-ED5 Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants Accepted
01-0725-ED6 Ratify Entering Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy to Establish an International Career Academy Program at Jones Academic High School Accepted
01-0725-ED7 Approve a Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Carmen Dacosta Accepted
01-0725-ED8 Approve Extension of Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Alonza L. Everage Accepted
01-0725-ED9 Approve a Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Barbara J. Kato Accepted
01-0725-ED10 Approve a Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Grant Phillip Accepted

Reports from the Chief Operating Officer

01-0725-OP1 Amend Board Report 01-0221-OP2 Adopted February 21, 2001 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Hyde Park Jewish Community Center for the use of Space at Kenwood Academy Accepted
01-0725-OP2 Approve Entering Into a Facilities Use Renewal Agreement with LaSalle Street Church for the use of Walter Payton High School Parking Lot *Accepted as amended
01-0725-OP3 Approve Entering Into a Lease Agreement with the North Lawndale College Preparatory Charter High School for use of Space at the George Howland School of the Arts Located at 1616 South Spaulding Avenue Accepted
01-0725-OP4 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Resurrection Church for Use of Space at Frederick A. Douglass Academy Accepted
01-0725-OP5 Approve Payment to Ner Tamid Congregation for Past Due Rental Fees Accepted
01-0725-OP6 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Word of Life Full Gospel Church for use of the Brian Piccolo Specialty School Auditorium and Parking Lot Accepted
01-0725-OP7 Approve Entering Into a Lease Agreement with Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and Socrates Greek-American School for use of Space Located at 6041 W. Diversey Avenue Accepted

Reports from General Counsel

01-0725-AR1 Workers’ Compensation - Payment for Lump Sum Settlements Accepted
01-0725-AR2 Workers’ Compensation - Payment for Lump Sum Settlements for Lucinda McClendon Accepted
01-0725-AR3 Report on Board Report Rescissions Accepted

New Business

01-0725-RS5 Resolution Approving the Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 2002-2006) for the Chicago Public Schools *Adopted
01-0725-RS6 Resolution Approving Changes to the Budget of the Capital Improvement Program for the Chicago Public Schools *Adopted
01-0725-PR45 Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education’s Capital Improvement Program *Adopted
*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