Actions: April 24, 2002

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Non-delegable board reports that require member action

Motion

02-0424-MO01 Motion to Close *Adopted

Reports from General Counsel

02-0424-AR02 Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Mulroy, Scandaglia, Marrinson & Ryan *Accepted
02-0424-AR03 Ratify Retention of Washington, Pittman & McKeever, LLC *Accepted
02-0424-AR04 Amend Board Report 01-1128-AR15 Authorize Retention of Joanne M. Murphy, Esq. *Accepted
02-0424-AR05 Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Franczek Sullivan, P.C. *Accepted
02-0424-AR06 Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Winston & Strawn *Accepted
02-0424-AR07 Authorize Retention of Gardner, Carton & Douglas for Alan S. King, Esq. to Continue to Provide Consultant Services to the Bureau of Labor Relations *Accepted
02-0424-AR08 Amend Board Report 01-1128-AR5 Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Kane and Abbott Laduzinsky & Mendoza, Ltd. *Accepted
02-0424-AR09 Approve Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement with Hager & Siegel, P.C. *Adopted
02-0424-AR10 Approve Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement with Dale Smith, d/b/a DoverTelecommunications *Adopted

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

02-0424-EX10 Rescind Warning Resolution – Theodore Hajiharis, Teacher, Assigned to Yates Elementary School *Adopted
02-0424-EX11 Warning Resolution – Marsha Calabrese, Teacher, Assigned to Northside Learning Center *Adopted
02-0424-EX12 Warning Resolution – Linda Cooper, Teacher, Edgar Allen Poe Classical School *Adopted
02-0424-EX13 Warning Resolution – Delores Harris, Teacher, Calhoun North Elementary School *Adopted
02-0424-EX14 Warning Resolution – Judy Lynn Miller a/k/a Billie Judy Lynn Miller, Teacher, Robinson Elementary School *Adopted
02-0424-EX15 Warning Resolution – Tranell Spann, Teacher, Assigned to Tilton Elementary School *Adopted
02-0424-EX16 Warning Resolution – Rita Ware, a Principal, Assigned to Robinson Elementary School *Adopted
02-0424-EX17 Warning Resolution – Joy J. Washington, Teacher, Assigned to Aldridge Elementary School *Adopted
02-0424-EX18 Warning Resolution – Jerome Woynerowski, a Teacher, Assigned to Wells High School *Adopted
02-0424-EX19 Request for Dismissal of Cynthia Barrios, Administrative Assistant II, Department of Early Childhood Development *Adopted
02-0424-EX20 Request for Dismissal of Cordie Brown, Custodial Worker, Lafayette School *Adopted
02-0424-EX21 Request for Dismissal of Pamela Holmes, Lunchroom Attendant, Westinghouse Career Academy *Adopted
02-0424-EX22 Request for Dismissal of James Ryan, Factor Custodian, Kellogg Electronic Research Academy *Adopted
02-0424-EX23 Request for Dismissal of Theodore Stokes, Porter, Barton Elementary School *Adopted
02-0424-EX24 Appoint Reginald C. Williams, Associate Director, Department of Safety and Security *Adopted

Report from the Chief Operations Office

02-0424-OP05 Authorization to Purchase 211 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a New Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School *Adopted

Resolutions

02-0424-RS01 Resolution Re: Olivia L. Watkins, Special Projects Officer Accepted
02-0424-RS02 Resolution Re: Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy “Know Your Heritage 2002” Team Accepted
02-0424-RS03 Resolution Re: Lane Technical High School Winners of the Public League’s 2002 Chess Championship Accepted
02-0424-RS04 Resolution Re: Lane Technical High School Winners of the Public League’s 2002 Boys Swim Championship Accepted
02-0424-RS05 Resolution Re: Marshall High School Winners of the Public League’s 2002 Girls Basketball Championship Accepted
02-0424-RS06 Resolution Re: Morgan Park High School Winners of the Public League’s 2002 Boys Bowling Championship Accepted
02-0424-RS07 Resolution Re: Morgan Park High School Winners of the Public League’s 2002 Girls Bowling Championship Accepted
02-0424-RS08 Resolution Re: Morgan Park High School Winners of the Public League’s 2002 Pom Championship Accepted
02-0424-RS09 Resolution Re: Simeon High School Winners of the Public League’s 2002 Wrestling Championship Accepted
02-0424-RS10 Resolution Re: Whitney Young High School Winners of the Public League’s 2002 Cheer Championship Accepted
02-0424-RS11 Resolution Supporting Parent/Family Involvement and Recognition of Local Schools Awarded Parent/Family Involvement Minigrants Accepted
02-0424-RS12 Resolution Approving Changes to the Budget of the Capital Improvement Program for the Chicago Public Schools Adopted
02-0424-RS13 Resolution Authorizing the Reallocation and Reappropriation of Certain Bond Funds to New Capital Projects Adopted
02-0424-RS14 Resolution: Request City Council to Convey to the Chicago Park District Property Located at 2319 West Maypole Avenue Adopted
02-0424-RS15 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Board of Education of the City of Chicago, the City of Chicago and the Local Initiative Support Corporation Related to Certain Housing Programs Adopted
02-0424-RS16 Resolution Approving the Appointment of Members to the Academic Accountability Council Adopted
02-0424-RS17 Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies Adopted
02-0424-RS18 Resolution Approving Annual Desegregation Review Adopted

Policies

02-0424-PO01 Adopt Policy on Auditor Independence and Provision of Consulting Services by External Auditors Withdrawn
02-0424-PO02 Rescind Board Report 01-0425-PO3 and Adopt New Policy on the Closing and Consolidation of Schools *Adopted
02-0424-PO03 Adopt Small Schools Policy *Adopted as amended
02-0424-PO04 Amend Board Report 01-0822-PO3 Amend Board Report 00-0823-PO3 Rescind Board Report 99-0825-PO4 and Adopt a New Elementary School Promotion Policy *Adopted

Communications

02-0424-CO01 Communication Re: Adopt Board Rule 6-32, Change of an Attendance Center’s Local School Council Election Date (02-0424-RU01) and Resolution Re: Canter Middle School (02-0424-RS19) *No action
02-0424-RS19 Resolution Re: Canter Middle School *Adopted
02-0424-RU01 Adopt Board Rule 6-32, Change of Attendance Center’s Local School Council Election Date *Adopted

Communications

02-0424-CO02 Communication Re: Location of Board Meeting of May 22, 2002 – Central Service Center 125 South Clark Street *No action
02-0424-CO03 Communication Re: 2002-2003 Schedule of Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education, City of Chicago *No action

Report from the Chief Executive Officer

02-0424-EX01 Transfer of Funds Various Units and Objects Adopted
02-0424-EX02 Approve the Renewal of Charter School Agreement with Youth Connection Charter School *Adopted

Report from the Chief Education Officer

02-0424-ED01 Report on Student Expulsions for March 2002 Adopted

Reports from the Chief Purchasing Officer

02-0424-PR01 Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education’s Capital Improvement Program Adopted
02-0424-PR02 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Industrial Fencing for Wood and Steel Fence Installation Adopted
02-0424-PR03 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with G. F. Structures Corporation for Wood and Steel Fence Installation Adopted
02-0424-PR04 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Lowery McDonnell for the Purchase of Specialty Classroom Equipment Adopted
02-0424-PR05 Ratify the Renewal of an Agreement with the City of Chicago Department of Public Health for Training Services Adopted
02-0424-PR06 Amend Board Report 02-0227-PR25 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Ryder Transportation Services for Leased Vehicles, Maintenance and Repair Services Adopted
02-0424-PR07 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Monahan’s Landscaping Company for New Landscaping Services Adopted
02-0424-PR08 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Speedy Gonzalez Landscaping, Inc. for New Landscaping Adopted
02-0424-PR09 Amend Board Report 01-0725-PR12 Ratify an Agreement with Computer Associates International, Inc. for a Software License and Maintenance Adopted
02-0424-PR10 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with C2 Networks for Consulting Services Adopted
02-0424-PR11 Approve the Renewal of the Agreement with Gartner Group for Subscription Services Adopted
02-0424-PR12 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Market to Me Inc. for Consulting Services Adopted
02-0424-PR13 Approve the Renewal of an Existing Agreement with the Barrett Group for Consulting Services Adopted
02-0424-PR14 Amend Board Report 01-0926-PR12 Amend Board Report 01-0627-PR18 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc. for Designing, Configuring and Implementinga Student Information Reporting Repository Adopted
02-0424-PR15 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Fortel, Inc. for Software License Maintenance Services and Capacity Management Analysis Services Adopted
02-0424-PR16 Amend Board Report 01-1219-PR12 Ratify an Agreement with Hewlett-Packard Company for Hardware and Software Maintenance Services Adopted
02-0424-PR17 Amend Board Report 01-1219-PR19 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Nuclio Corporation for Wide Area Network Management Services Adopted
02-0424-PR18 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Siemens Enterprise Networks, LLC to Provide Assessment Services Adopted
02-0424-PR19 Amend Board Report 00-1220-PR8 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Cal Communications, Inc. for Telecommunications Maintenance Services Adopted
02-0424-PR20 Amend Board Report 02-0123-PR23 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Unisys Corporation for the Purchase of Software Licenses and Maintenance Services Adopted
02-0424-PR21 Amend Board Report 01-1128-PR15 Ratify an Agreement with Risetime Technologies for Consulting Services Adopted
02-0424-PR22 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with Jostens, Inc. for Supply of Diplomas and Certificates Adopted
02-0424-PR23 Ratify Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc. for the Purchase of Scannable Answer Sheets Adopted
02-0424-PR24 Approve Tuition Payments to Various Universities Participating in the Chicago Urban Systemic Program Adopted
02-0424-PR25 Approve the Renewal of the Agreement with International Baccalaureate North America for Consulting Services Adopted
02-0424-PR26 Approve Exercising the Third Option to Renew the Agreement with the College Entrance Exam Board for Consulting Services and Materials Adopted
02-0424-PR27 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Illinois State Police Adopted
02-0424-PR28 Amend Board Report 01-0627-PR61 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew Agreements with Various Private Specialized Schools, Authorize New Agreements with Additional Private Specialized Schools, and Authorize Payments to Private Specialized Schools Adopted
02-0424-PR29 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center for Catering Services and Space Rental Adopted
02-0424-PR30 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with American Educational Services, Inc. for Consulting Services Adopted
02-0424-PR31 Ratify an Agreement with the Institute for Science Education and Science Communication at Columbia College Chicago for Consulting Services Adopted
02-0424-PR32 Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with Sophia King for Consulting Services *Adopted

Delegable

Report from the Chief Executive Officer

02-0424-EX03 Department of Human Resources Summary of Teacher New Hires, Transfers, and Leaves, Quarterly Summary (January, February March 2002) Accepted
02-0424-EX04 Department of Human Resources Summary of Educational Support Personnel New Hires, Transfers, Leaves, Layoffs, Promotions, and Separations Quarterly Summary (January, February, March 2002) Accepted
02-0424-EX05 Summary of Bureau of Labor and Employee Relations Disciplinary Actions Quarterly Accepted
Report (January, February, March 2002)
Accepted
02-0424-EX06 Department of Human Resources Summary of Conference Leaves: Administrators, Teachers and Educational Support Personnel Quarterly Summary (January, February, March 2002) Accepted
02-0424-EX07 Department of Human Resources Summary of Resignations and Deaths Quarterly Report (January, February, March 2002) Accepted
02-0424-EX08 Department of Human Resources Summary of Salary Adjustments Quarterly Report (January, February, March 2002) Accepted
02-0424-EX09 Department of Human Resources Summary of Assistant Principal Appointments Quarterly Accepted Summary (January, February, March 2002) Accepted

Reports from the Chief Educational Officer

02-0424-ED02 Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants *Accepted
02-0424-ED03 Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants Accepted
02-0424-ED04 Ratify Acceptance of a Special Appropriation Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education (Illinois First Fund) for Selected Chicago Public Schools Accepted
02-0424-ED05 Ratify an Agreement with Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center Accepted
02-0424-ED06 Approve the Participation of Northwest Middle School in a Five Day Educational Tour of Boston and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program Accepted
02-0424-ED07 Approve Sabbatical Leave for Beverly J. Greene Accepted

Miscellaneous

02-0424-MS01 Omnibus Report: Approve the Naming and/or Renaming of Schools Accepted

Reports from the Chief Operations Office

02-0424-OP01 Approve Entering Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chicago for the Children’s Capital Fund Facility Development Program Accepted
02-0424-OP02 Amend Board Report 01-0627-OP2 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Catholic Bishop of Chicago for the Use of the Parking Lot at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Accepted
02-0424-OP03 Amend Board Report 01-1024-OP6 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Union League Boys and Girls Clubs for the Use of Space at Von Humboldt Elementary School Accepted
02-0424-OP04 Amend Board Report 01-0124-OP7 Approve Entering Into a Lease Agreement with the Option to Purchase, with Christ Universal Temple for Rental of the Johnnie Colemon Academy Accepted

Report from the General Counsel

02-0424-AR01 Report on Board Report Rescissions Accepted

New Business

02-0424-RS20 Resolution Appointing Michael W. Scott as Commissioner of the Public Building Commission of Chicago *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