Actions: December 18, 2002

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Motion

Motion

02-1218-MO01

Motion to Close

*Adopted

Non-delegable board reports that require member action

Reports from General Counsel

02-1218-AR02	Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Buford Law Office, L.L.C.	*Accepted
02-1218-AR03	Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Kane Laduzinsky & Mendoza, Ltd.	*Accepted
02-1218-AR04	Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Flynn & Jones	*Accepted
02-1218-AR05	Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Earl L. Neal & Associates, L.L.C.	*Accepted
02-1218-AR06	Authorize Continued Retention of M. Beatriz Arias, PH.D., as a Consultant	*Accepted
02-1218-AR07	Approve Settlement Recommendation in Hughes v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago, et al., Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Chancery Division, Case No. 01 CH 04762	*Adopted
02-1218-AR08	Approve Settlement Recommendation in White-Janes v. Chicago Board of Education, No. 00 C 6128	*Adopted
02-1218-AR09	Approve Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement with A.E.I. Music Network, Inc.	*Adopted
02-1218-AR10	Approve Settlement Recommendation in Albert Brown v. Herbert Hedgeman, Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division, Case No. 02 L 3961	*Adopted
02-1218-AR11	Approve Settlement Recommendation Commonwealth Edison Services	*Adopted
02-1218-AR12	Approve a Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Phillip Hansen	*Adopted

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

02-1218-EX03	Warning Resolution – Yvonne Baylock, Teacher, Paderewski Elementary School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX04	Warning Resolution – Lynn Fitzgerald, Teacher, Assigned to Prosser Career Academy	*Adopted
02-1218-EX05	Warning Resolution – Karen Pfeifer, Teacher, Assigned to Kanoon Magnet School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX06	Warning Resolution – Rae Lynn Schneider, Currently a Reassigned Teacher, Formerly Assigned to Williams Elementary School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX07	Request for Dismissal of Mary Barton, School Clerk, Gregory Elementary School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX08	Request for Dismissal of Betty Cooks, Custodial Worker, Douglass Academy	*Adopted
02-1218-EX09	Request for Dismissal of Robert Cusak, Custodial Worker, Irving Elementary School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX10	Request for Dismissal of Carmen Delgado, Lunchroom Attendant, Alcott School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX11	Request for Dismissal of Zivka Kamatovic, Lunchroom Attendant, Steinmetz Academic Centre School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX12	Request for Dismissal of Arell Pittman, Lunchroom Attendant, Brunson School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX13	Request for Dismissal of Broderick Snelling, Security Supervisor, Harper High School	*Adopted
02-1218-EX14	Principal Contracts (A) (Seaton, Trujillo)	*Adopted
02-1218-EX15	Principal Contracts (B) (Burns; Orr)	*Adopted
02-1218-EX16	Appoint NCLB Title I Director, Department of Funded Programs (Kayleen Irizarry)	*Adopted
02-1218-EX17	Ratify Appointment of Chief Purchasing Officer (Sean P. Murphy)	*Adopted

Motion

02-1218-MO02

Motion Re: Elect President of the Chicago Multicultural Parents Council

*Adopted

Reports from the Chief Operations Officer

02-1218-RS26	Resolution to Designate Wendell Phillips High School as a Chicago Landmark	*Adopted
02-1218-RS27	Resolution Designating and Authorizing Acquisition of 8146, 8152, 8156 South Vincennes and 452 West 82nd Street for the Expansion of the Neal F. Simeon High School	*Adopted

Reports from the Chief Operations Officer

02-1218-OP05	Authorization to Pay Final Just Compensation for 227 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a New Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted
02-1218-OP06	Authorization to Pay Final Just Compensation for 229 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a New Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted
02-1218-OP07	Ratify a Lease Agreement with Crystal Realty Co. for use of Space at 2353 West Cermak	*Adopted

Resolutions

02-1218-RS01	Resolution Re: Barbara Peck Retired Principal of the Bateman Elementary School	Accepted
02-1218-RS02	Resolution Re: Constance A. Roberts Retired Principal of the Rogers Elementary School	Accepted
02-1218-RS03	Resolution Re: John Jursa Retired Principal of the Prosser Career Academy	*Adopted as amended
02-1218-RS04	Resolution Re: Foreman High School Public League’s 2002 Boys Cross Country City Championship Winners	Accepted
02-1218-RS05	Resolution Re: Foreman High School Public League’s 2002 Boys Soccer City Championship Winners	Accepted
02-1218-RS06	Resolution Re: Lane Technical High School Public League’s 2002 16-Inch Softball City Championship Winners	Accepted
02-1218-RS07	Resolution Re: Lane Technical High School Public League’s 2002 Girls Cross Country City Championship Winners	Accepted
02-1218-RS08	Resolution Re: Lincoln Park High School Public League’s 2002 Girls Tennis City Championship Winners	Accepted
02-1218-RS09	Resolution Re: Northside College Prep High School Public League’s 2002 Golf City Championship Winners	Accepted
02-1218-RS10	Resolution Re: Northside College Prep High School Public League’s 2002 Girls Swimming City Championship Winners	Accepted
02-1218-RS11	Resolution Re: Morgan Park High School Public League’s 2002 Girls Volleyball City Championship Winners	*Accepted as amended
02-1218-RS12	Resolution Re: Dunbar High School Public League’s 2002 Football Championship Winners	Accepted
02-1218-RS13	Resolution Approving Changes to the Budget of the Capital Improvement Program for the Chicago Public Schools	Adopted
02-1218-RS14	Resolution Declaring Certain “Special Needs” Areas for the 2002-2003 School Year Pursuant to the Chicago Board of Education’s Residency Policy	Adopted
02-1218-RS15	Resolution Filing of an Application for Financial Assistance Under 20 U.S.C. 236 et. seq. (Impact Aid)	Adopted
02-1218-RS16	Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies	Adopted
02-1218-RS17	Resolution Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2002 to Pay Debt Service on Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Tax Revenues), Series 1996, of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago	Adopted
02-1218-RS18	Resolution Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2002 to Pay Debt Service on Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Tax Revenues), Series 1997, of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago	Adopted
02-1218-RS19	Resolution Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2002 to Pay Debt Service on Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Tax Revenues), Series 1997A, of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago	Adopted
02-1218-RS20	Resolution Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2002 to Pay Debt Service on Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Tax Revenues), Series 1999A, of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago	Adopted
02-1218-RS21	Resolution Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2002 to Pay Rents in Connection with the Public Building Commission of Chicago Building Revenue Bonds, Series C of 1999 (Unlimited Tax General Obligation of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago)	Adopted
02-1218-RS22	Resolution Levying Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 for School Purposes of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago	Adopted
02-1218-RS23	Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Filing of a Controller’s Certificate for School Taxes to be Extended for Collection in Calendar Year 2003	Adopted
02-1218-RS24	Amend Board Report 02-0626-RS28 Resolution Adopting the Annual School Budget for Fiscal Year 2003	Adopted
02-1218-RS25	Supplement Resolution to Board Report 01-1128-RS04: Resolution Providing for the Issue of Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds (Dedicated Revenues) of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago, for the Purpose of Paying Part of the Cost of Certain Capital Improvements In and For Said Board and Refunding Outstanding Bonds	Adopted

Policies

02-1218-PO01	Adopt Policy Regarding the New Accountability System for All Chicago Public Schools and Rescind Board Report 99-0825-PO2 Policy on Remediation and Probation for Attendance Centers	*Adopted as amended
02-1218-PO02	Amend Board Report 01-0822-PO4 Amend Board Report 99-0728-PO4 The Chicago Public Schools Volunteer Policy	*Adopted
02-1218-PO03	Amend Board Report 99-0825-PO5 Amend Board Report 97-1022-PO1, Adopted October 22, 1999 Establish a Comprehensive Policy Regarding The Framework for Magnet Schools and Programs of the Chicago Public Schools	*Deferred

Communications

02-1218-CO01	Communication From the Chief Fiscal Officer Concerning the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Board for Fiscal Year 2002	*No action
02-1218-CO02	Communication Re: Location of Board Meeting of January 22, 2003 and Notice of Public Hearing (125 South Clark Street – Board Chamber)	*No action

Reports form the Chief Executive Officer

02-1218-EX01	Transfer of Funds Various Units and Objects	Adopted
02-1218-EX02	Approve a Cumulative Principal’s Performance Evaluation Form	Withdrawn

Reports from the Chief Education Officer

02-1218-ED01	Report on Student Expulsions for November 2002	Adopted
02-1218-ED02	Approve Entering Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Chicago Fire Department, Chicago Police Department, and City Colleges of Chicago for the Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy (CPFTA) Program	Adopted

Reports from the Chief Purchasing Officer

02-1218-PR01	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreements with Micro City, Lansoft Office Systems, and Daly Computers for the Purchase of Computer Peripherals	Adopted
02-1218-PR02	Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreements with Systems Concepts, Inc. and Central Audiovisual, Inc. for the Purchase of Audiovisual Equipment	Adopted
02-1218-PR03	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Sentinel Technologies for the Purchase of Computer and Equipment Maintenance Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR04	Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreements with Acer America Corporation, IBM Corporation and Dell Computer for the Purchase of Computers and Warranty Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR05	Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreements with Active Copiers, Minolta Business Solutions, and United Business Machines for the Purchase and/or Lease of Copiers and Fax Machines	Adopted
02-1218-PR06	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Advotek, Inc. for the Purchase of Computers and Warranty Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR07	Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Interface Computer Communications, Inc. for the Purchase of Apple Computers and Warranty Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR08	Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with Hallaghan Business Machines for the Purchase and/or Lease of Digital Duplicators	Adopted
02-1218-PR09	Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education’s Capital Improvement Program	Adopted
02-1218-PR10	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the City of Chicago to Provide Utility Termination, Relocation, and Connection Services for Newly Acquired Property and New Construction Sites	Adopted
02-1218-PR11	Approve the Pre-Qualification Status with Various Contractors to Provide General Contracting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR12	Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc. for Database Administration Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR13	Approve the Renewal of an Existing Agreement with Hawthorn Management Consulting, Ltd. for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR14	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Avaya Corporation for Private Branch Exchange (“PBX”) Upgrade Software, Hardware and Maintenance Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR15	Approve the Renewal of the Agreement with Hispanic American Construction Industry Association for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR16	Approve the Renewal of the Agreement with Black Contractors United for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR17	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Hartman Publishing Group, Ltd. for the Purchase of Resource Guides and Profile Materials	Adopted
02-1218-PR18	Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with Ruth Brod for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR19	Approve Payment to Steven Nemerovski for Consulting Services	*Adopted
02-1218-PR20	Authorize Student Participation in the “Know Your Heritage” Television Program and Authorize Payment of Contribution to Central City Productions to Defray Production Expenses	Adopted
02-1218-PR21	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Art’s Investigation and Security Inc., for Fingerprinting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR22	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with April Ervin for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR23	Ratify Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with Columbia College for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR24	Amend Board Report 02-0724-PR37 Ratify an Agreement with Eleanor Adam for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR25	Amend Board Report 02-0724-PR38 Ratify an Agreement with Gayle Gregory for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR26	Amend Board Report 02-0724-PR39 Ratify an Agreement with Joanne Quinn for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR27	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Carol Rolheiser for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR28	Amend Board Report 02-0424-PR27 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Illinois State Police	Adopted
02-1218-PR29	Ratify an Agreement with Christine La Rue for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR30	Amend Board Report 02-0626-PR57 Approve and Ratify the Renewal of the Existing Agreements with Hearing Officers for the Expulsion and Pupil Residency Hearings	Adopted
02-1218-PR31	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago for Special Education Course Work for Project Star	Adopted
02-1218-PR32	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Fulfilling our Responsibility Unto Mankind for the Saturday Morning Reach Out and Teach Program Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR33	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Edge Systems, Inc. for the Purchase of Production and Development Applications Database Servers	Adopted
02-1218-PR34	Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Freerain Systems Inc. for Consulting Services	Adopted
02-1218-PR35	Ratify Agreement with FPT&W, Ltd for Consulting Services	Adopted

Delegable

Reports from the Chief Educational Officer

02-1218-ED03	Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grant	Accepted
02-1218-ED04	Amend the 2002-2003 Calendar to Provide Restructured School Day for Talman Community Elementary School	Accepted
02-1218-ED05	Approve Special Leave of Absence for Members of the Teaching Force and Educational Support Personnel	Accepted

Reports from the Chief Operations Officer

02-1218-OP01	Ratify a Lease Agreement with Business Supply Systems, Inc. D/B/A Order from Horder for Rental of Space at 125 South Clark Street and Authorize the Payment of Real Estate Broker’s Commission to U.S. Equities	Accepted
02-1218-OP02	Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Proceeding Word Church for the Use of the Morton Academy Auditorium	Accepted
02-1218-OP03	Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Tabernacle of Praise Church for Use of Space at Hayt Elementary School	Accepted
02-1218-OP04	Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Harvest Temple Church of God in Christ for the Use of Space at Armstrong School	Accepted

Reports from the General Counsel

02-1218-AR01

Report on Board Report Rescissions

*Accepted as amended