Actions: May 27, 2003

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Non-delegable board reports that require member action

Motion

03-0527-MO01 Motion to Close *Adopted

Reports from the Acting General Counsel

03-0527-AR04 Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Franczek Sullivan, P.C. *Accepted
03-0527-AR05 Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Winston & Strawn *Accepted
03-0527-AR06 Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Hogan & Hartson, L.L.P. *Accepted
03-0527-AR07 Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Heinrich & Hill *Accepted
03-0527-AR08 Authorize Retention of Margaret C. Fitzpatrick, Esq. *Accepted
03-0527-AR09 Approve Settlement Recommendation in Chicago Teachers Union v. Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees and Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (Grievant: Sandra Gordon) *Adopted
03-0527-AR10 Approve Settlement Recommendation in Litigation with Ellen Strauss v. Board Case No. 02 C 1632 *Adopted

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

03-0527-EX16 Warning Resolution - Yusuf Abuzir, Teacher, Bunche Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-EX17 Warning Resolution - Elaine Anderson-Boyd, Teacher, Taft High School *Adopted
03-0527-EX18 Warning Resolution - Cecelia Palmer, Teacher, Assigned to Paul Robeson High School *Adopted
03-0527-EX19 Warning Resolution - Doris Powell, A Counselor, Assigned to the Office of Specialized Services *Adopted
03-0527-EX20 Warning Resolution - Alvin Solomon, Principal, Assigned to Budlong School *Adopted
03-0527-EX21 Request for Dismissal of Andrew Brewer, Porter, Chopin School *Adopted
03-0527-EX22 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 Eunice Hobbs, Teacher Assigned to Paderewski Learning Academy *Adopted
03-0527-EX23 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 Beverly Palmer, Teacher Assigned to Northside College Preparatory High School *Adopted
03-0527-EX24 Request for Dismissal of Steven Pelc, Engineer, Lindblom College Preparatory High School *Adopted
03-0527-EX25 Principal Contracts (A) (Chapman; Konopasek) *Adopted
03-0527-EX26 Principal Contracts (B) *Adopted
03-0527-EX27 Appoint Chief Technology Officer, Office of Technology Services (McGinnis) *Adopted
03-0527-EX28 Transfer and Appoint Administrators (Botana; Bugler; Rendon; Katz; Ransom) *Adopted
03-0527-EX29 Appoint Administrators (Isidore; Runcie; Vitale) *Adopted

Motion

03-0527-MO02 Motion Re: Appointment of General Counsel (Ruth M. Moscovitch) *Adopted

Resolutions

03-0527-RS09 Resolution: Authorize Acceptance of Real Estate from a Private Owner *Adopted
03-0527-RS10 Resolution: Request the City Council to Convey to the City of Chicago the Property Located at 1035-1039 E. 65th Street *Adopted
03-0527-RS11 Resolution: Designate for Acquisition Certain Real Property for the Construction of the New Miles Davis School *Adopted

Reports from the Chief Operations Officer

03-0527-OP04 Authorization to Purchase 4907 N. Sawyer Ave. for the Construction of the Albany Park School *Adopted
03-0527-OP05 Authorization to Purchase 4917 N. Sawyer Ave. for the Construction of the Albany Park School *Adopted
03-0527-OP06 Authorization to Purchase 4919 N. Sawyer Ave. for the Construction of the Albany Park School *Adopted
03-0527-OP07 Authorization to Purchase 4933 N. Sawyer Ave. for the Construction of the Albany Park School *Adopted
03-0527-OP08 Authorization to Purchase 4937 N. Sawyer Ave. for the Construction of the Albany Park School *Adopted
03-0527-OP09 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9847-51 S. Escanaba Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP10 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9853-57 S. Escanaba Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP11 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9830 S. Exchange Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP12 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9838-40 S. Exchange Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP13 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9844 S. Exchange Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP14 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9846-48 S. Exchange Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP15 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9852 S. Exchange Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP16 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9854 S. Exchange Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP17 Authorization to Pay Just Compensation Award to Acquire 9856 S. Exchange Avenue for the Expansion of the Marsh Elementary School *Adopted
03-0527-OP18 Authorization to Purchase 455 W. 123rd Street for the Expansion of the Metcalfe School *Adopted
03-0527-OP19 Amend Board Report 02-0724-OP06 Approve Entering Into Two Lease Agreements with Perspectives Charter School *Adopted
03-0527-OP20 Approve a Lease Agreement with Washington Mutual Bank FA, for Rental of Space at 125 South Clark Street and Authorize Payment of Real Estate Broker's Commission *Adopted
03-0527-OP21 Approve Entering Into a First Amendment to an Existing Lease Between the Board and Marquette Inn No. 9 for Rental of Suites A2 and A6 at 125 South Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois and Approve Entering Into a Sublet Consent to Permit Marquette Inn No. 9 to Sublet the Premises to Subway Real Estate Corp. *Adopted

Unfinished Business

03-0423-PO03 Amend Board Report 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

Note: 03-0423-PR16 and 03-0423-PR17 will be addressed in the communications section

03-0423-PR16 Approve the Pre-Qualification Status of Various Consultants to Provide Risk Management Services
03-0423-PR17 Amend Board Report # 02-0522-PR19 Amend Board Report # 02-0327-PR17 Authorize Placement of Insurance for the Owners Controlled Insurance Program with Through AON Risk Services of Illinois and Authorize the Establishment of an Escrow Account with Kemper American International Group, Inc. (AIG)/Illinois National Insurance Company (03-0423-PR17)

Resolutions

03-0527-RS01 Resolution Re: Margaret E. Tolson Former Principal of the Donoghue School Accepted
03-0527-RS02 Resolution Re: Whitney Young Magnet High School Winners of the Public League's 2003 Chess Championship Accepted
03-0527-RS03 Amend Board Report 03-0423-RS05 Resolution Re: The 2002-2003 Northside College Prep Academic Decathlon Team Accepted
03-0527-RS04 Resolution Approving Changes to the Budget of the Capital Improvement Program for the Chicago Public Schools Adopted
03-0527-RS05 Amend Board Report 01-1024-RS5 Resolution Request the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Undertake the Construction of a New Simeon Career Academy Adopted
03-0527-RS06 Resolution Request the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Undertake the Design and Construction of a New Hurley/Tarkington School Adopted
03-0527-RS07 Resolution Authorizing the Honorable Termination of Regularly Certified and Appointed Teachers Adopted
03-0527-RS08 Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies Adopted

Policies

03-0527-PO01 Amend Board Report 02-0828-PO04 Amend Board Report 01-0926-PO1 Amend Board Report 97-1217-PO1 Policy on Student Travel *Adopted

Communications

03-0527-CO01 Communication Re: Approve the Pre-Qualification Status of Various Consultants to Provide Risk Management Services (03-0423-PR16) and Amend Board Report # 02-0522-PR19 Amend Board Report # 02-0327-PR17 Authorize Placement of Insurance for the Owners Controlled Insurance Program with Through AON Risk Services of Illinois and Authorize the Establishment of an Escrow Account with Kemper American International Group, Inc. (AIG)/Illinois National Insurance Company (03-0423-PR17) *No action
03-0423-PR16 Approve the Pre-Qualification Status of Various Consultants to Provide Risk Management Services *Adopted
03-0423-PR17 Amend Board Report # 02-0522-PR19 Amend Board Report # 02-0327-PR17 Authorize Placement of Insurance for the Owners Controlled Insurance Program with Through AON Risk Services of Illinois and Authorize the Establishment of an Escrow Account with Kemper American International Group, Inc. (AIG)/Illinois National Insurance Company *Adopted

Communications

03-0527-CO02 Communication Re: Approve the Participation of Portage Park Elementary School in an Educational Tour to Washington, D.C. and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program (03-0527-ED10) *No action
03-0527-ED10 Approve the Participation of Portage Park Elementary School in an Educational Tour to Washington, D.C. and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program *Adopted

Communications

03-0527-CO03 Communication Re: Location of Board Meeting of June 25, 2003 125 South Clark Street - Board Chamber *No action

Report from the Board Office

03-0527-BD01 Amend Board Report 02-0522-BD01 Amend Board Report 01-0627-BD3 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Shred-It, Inc. for Document Destruction Services Adopted

Reports from the Chief Executive Officer

03-0527-EX01 Transfer of Funds Various Units and Objects Adopted
03-0527-EX02 Adjust Attendance Boundary of Phillips and Establish Local School Council Voting District for DuSable High School Adopted
03-0527-EX03 Change Grade Structure at Jungman School and Adjust Attendance Boundary at Perez School Adopted
03-0527-EX04 Change Grade Structure at Lafayette and Adjust Attendance Boundary at Chopin School Adopted
03-0527-EX05 Approve the Granting of a Charter and Entering Into a Charter School Agreement with the KIPP Ascend Academy Charter School Adopted
03-0527-EX06 Approve the Granting of a Charter and Entering Into a Charter School Agreement with the Charter School of the Chicago Children's Choir *Adopted as amended
03-0527-EX07 Approve the Granting of a Charter and Entering Into a Charter School Agreement with the Passages Charter School Adopted
03-0527-EX08 Amend Board Report 99-0224-EX1 to Amend the By-Laws and Operational Guidelines of the Chicago Multilingual Parents Council Adopted
03-0527-EX09 Consolidate Munoz Marin Primary School Into Lowell Elementary School and Adjust the Attendance Area of Lowell Elementary School Adopted
03-0527-EX10 Consolidate Woodson North Middle School Into Woodson South Primary School and Change the Grade Structure at Woodson South Adopted
03-0527-EX11 Close the Arts of Living Alternative School Adopted
03-0527-EX12 Close Zenos Colman Elementary School and Adjust the Attendance Area for Ludwig Von Beethoven Elementary School Adopted
03-0527-EX13 Close Donoghue Elementary School, Assign the Donoghue Child-Parent Center as a Branch of Doolittle West Primary School and Adjust the Attendance Areas of Doolittle West and Doolittle East Elementary Schools Adopted
03-0527-EX14 Close Lucy L. Flower Career Academy Adopted
03-0527-EX15 Close the Nikola Tesla Alternative School Adopted

Reports from the Chief Education Officer

03-0527-ED01 Report on Student Expulsions for April, 2003 Adopted
03-0527-ED02 Approve the Participation of A.G. Bell Elementary School in an Educational Tour to Washington, D.C. and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program Adopted
03-0527-ED03 Approve the Participation of Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School in an Educational Tour of Washington, D.C. and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program Adopted

Reports from the Chief Purchasing Officer

03-0527-PR01 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with All Printing & Graphics, Inc. for the Purchase of Reprographic and Printing Services Adopted
03-0527-PR02 Amend Board Report 02-0828-PR04 Amend Board Report 01-0627-PR3 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Synergis Management and Technology Solutions For E-Procurement Readiness Assessment & Supplier Selection Adopted
03-0527-PR03 Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education's Capital Improvement Program Adopted
03-0527-PR04 Ratify Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Lowery McDonnell for the Purchase of Specialty Classroom Equipment Adopted
03-0527-PR05 Ratify Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Lowery McDonnell for Music Equipment Adopted
03-0527-PR06 Ratify Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreements with Various Vendors for Appraisal Services Adopted
03-0527-PR07 Ratify the Exercising of the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with Chicago School Associates for Program Management Services for the Capital Improvement Program Adopted
03-0527-PR08 Ratify the Exercising of the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Harrison and Company for the Purchase of Early Childhood Furniture Adopted
03-0527-PR09 Amend Board Report 02-0925-PR04 Approve the Pre-Qualification Status with Various Contractors to Provide Environmental Contracting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR10 Amend Board Report 03-0423-PR05 Amend Board Report 03-0225-PR06 Amend Board Report 02-0626-PR07 Amend Board Report 01-1219-PR6 Approve the Pre- Qualification Status and Approve Entering Into Master Agreements with Contractors for Various Trades Work Over $10,000 for the Operations and Maintenance Program Adopted
03-0527-PR11 Amend Board Report 02-1218-PR11 Approve the Pre-Qualification Status with Various Contractors to Provide General Contracting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR12 Amend Board Report 02-0327-PR08 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Grizzly Peak, Inc. for the Purchase of Gymnasium Equipment Adopted
03-0527-PR13 Amend Board Report 02-0327-PR06 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Fran's Construction Company for the Purchase of Smallwares Adopted
03-0527-PR14 Approve the Renewal of an Existing Agreement with Burk's Chicago, Inc. for Consulting Services and Approve Payment for Services Rendered Adopted
03-0527-PR15 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with Globetrotters Engineering Corporation for Managing Architect/Engineer Services for Renovation Adopted
03-0527-PR16 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with LCM Architects for Managing Architect/Engineer for Services for ADA Improvements Adopted
03-0527-PR17 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with O'Donnell, Wickland, Pigozzi and Peterson for Managing Architect/Engineer Services for New Construction Adopted
03-0527-PR18 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with Bovis Lend Lease, Inc. for Construction Management Services for New Construction Adopted
03-0527-PR19 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement d'Escoto Inc. for Construction Management Services for Educational Enhancements Adopted
03-0527-PR20 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement PMA Consultants LLC for Construction Management Services for Cost Control Adopted
03-0527-PR21 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with Tishman Construction Corporation for Construction Management Services for Renovation Adopted
03-0527-PR22 Approve Exercising the Third Option to Extend the Agreement with Sodexho-Marriott Management, Inc. for Meal Services in Regions 1, 2, and 4 Adopted
03-0527-PR23 Approve Exercising the Third Option to Extend the Agreement with Chartwells/ Thompson Hospitality, a Division of Compass Group USA, Inc. for Meal Services in Regions 3, 5, and 6 Adopted
03-0527-PR24 Approve Payment to Universal Services Administrative Company for Reimbursement of Non-Eligible E-Rate Services Adopted
03-0527-PR25 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Unisource Worldwide for the Purchase of Continuous Form Paper Adopted
03-0527-PR26 Amend Board Report 01-1219-PR15 Approve the Renewal of the Agreement with Blackwell Consulting Services, LLC for Network Support Services Adopted
03-0527-PR27 Amend Board Report 01-1219-PR16 Approve the Renewal of the Agreement with Bonaparte Corporation for TelecommunicationsField Moves, Adds and Changes Services Adopted
03-0527-PR28 Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Gartner Group for Subscription Services Adopted
03-0527-PR29 Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Know-How, Ltd. for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR30 Amend Board Report 02-0724-PR19 Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Sm@rt Technology Services, Inc. for Help Desk and Break-Fix Services Adopted
03-0527-PR31 Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Sm@rt Technology Services, Inc. for Help Desk and Break-Fix Services Adopted
03-0527-PR32 Amend Board Report 01-1219-PR24 Approve the Renewal of the Agreement with Quantum Crossings for Telecommunications Management Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR33 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the Barrett Group for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR34 Approve the Renewal of the Agreement with the College Entrance Exam Board for Consulting Services and Materials Adopted
03-0527-PR35 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Girls Scouts of Chicago for After School Program Services Adopted
03-0527-PR36 Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with KPMG, LLP for Internal Audit Services Adopted
03-0527-PR37 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the Knowledge Is Power Program for Management Service Adopted
03-0527-PR38 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the Big Picture Company for Management Services Adopted
03-0527-PR39 Ratify the Exercising of the First Option to Renew the Agreement Holland & Knight LLLP for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR40 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Rockman et al for Consulting Services for Technology Innovation Challenge Grant Evaluation Adopted
03-0527-PR41 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Dallas Independent School District to License the Board's Virtual Pre-K Website and Provide Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR42 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Hilton Chicago & Towers for Catering Services and Space Rental Adopted
03-0527-PR43 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Gardner, Underwood & Bacon LLC for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR44 Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Kirkpatrick Pettis Adopted
03-0527-PR45 Ratify Exercising the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with A.C. Advisory, Inc. Adopted
03-0527-PR46 Ratify the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Trias Capital Management, Inc. for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR47 Approve Entering Into a Software License Agreement with Edge Technological Resources, Inc. for the Purchase of Software Licenses and Services Adopted
03-0527-PR48 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Doron Precision Systems Inc. for Maintenance Services Adopted
03-0527-PR49 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Doron Precision Systems Inc. for the Purchase of DVD Conversion Packages Adopted
03-0527-PR50 Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Mercy Hospital and Medical Center for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR51 Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Columbia College for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR52 Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with the University of Chicago for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR53 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Alicia G. McCareins for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR54 Amend Board Report 03-0225-PR29 Amend Board Report 02-1120-PR17, Amend Board Report 02-0828-PR23 Amend Board Report 02-0522-PR22 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with AHA! Interactive for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR55 Authorize the Payment of Summer Institute Fees to the National Literacy Project Adopted
03-0527-PR56 Approve Payment to the Financial Research Advisory Committee for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR57 Approve Payment to the Marriott Management Services for the Purchase of Refreshments Adopted
03-0527-PR58 Approve the Assignment of Near North Ministry Alliance Agreement to Alliance for Community Peace Adopted
03-0527-PR59 Ratify the Exercising of the Second Option to Extend the Agreement with American Lock Company Adopted
03-0527-PR60 Amend Board Report 02-0724-PR45 Approve Entering Into a Software License and Maintenance Agreement with Educational Technology Consultants, Inc. Adopted
03-0527-PR61 Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR62 Ratify an Agreement with Mack Byrd for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR63 Ratify an Agreement with Chicago Area Black Pilots Association for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR64 Approve Entering Into Agreements with Various Consultants for Medical Related Services Adopted
03-0527-PR65 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
03-0527-PR66 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Diversified Products and Services for Consulting Services Adopted
03-0527-PR67 Approve Entering Into Agreements with The University of Chicago, The University of Illinois at Chicago and Illinois Institute of Technology for the Summer Fellows Program Adopted

Delegable

Reports from the Chief Educational Officer

03-0527-ED04 Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants Accepted
03-0527-ED05 Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants Accepted
03-0527-ED06 Approve Sabbatical Leave for Judith Cohen Accepted
03-0527-ED07 Adopt the 2003-2004 Year Round Calendar Accepted
03-0527-ED08 Preliminary Plan for the Improvement of Instruction for Disadvantaged Students in the Chicago Public Schools, as Required by Section 18-8.05(H) of the Illinois School Code, as Revised by P.A. 90-548 Accepted
03-0527-ED09 Authorize Proposal Submission and Implementation of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Title I, Title II, Title IV, Title V Program for Fiscal 2004 Accepted

Reports from the Chief Operations Officer

03-0527-OP01 Amend Board Report 02-0828-OP01 Ratify a Lease Amendment with Iver Johnson for the Use as Space at 4207-09 West Irving Park Road Accepted
03-0527-OP02 Approve Entering Into an License Agreement with St. Clement Church for Use of Parking Lot at Alcott School Accepted
03-0527-OP03 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with System Parking Inc. for Use of Parking Lot at McCutcheon School Accepted

Reports from the Acting General Counsel

03-0527-AR01 Workers' Compensation - Payment for Lump Sum Settlements for Keli Galvin and Mark Biro Accepted
03-0527-AR02 Workers' Compensation - Payment for Lump Sum Settlement for Barbara Elias *Accepted
03-0527-AR03 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