Actions: March 27, 2002
Non-delegable board reports that require member action
Motion
| 02-0327-MO01 | Motion to Close | *Adopted |
Reports from General Counsel
| 02-0327-AR03 | Authorize Retention of Robert Bennett, Esq. | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-AR04 | Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Querry & Harrow, Ltd. | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-AR05 | Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Earl L. Neal & Associates, L.L.C. | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-AR06 | Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Kane, Laduzinsky & Mendoza | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-AR07 | Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Hogan & Hartson, L.L.P. | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-AR08 | Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Banner & Witcoff | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-AR09 | Authorize Continued Retention of Fredrick H. Bates, Esq. | *Adopted |
Reports from the Chief Executive Officer
| 02-0327-EX06 | Warning Resolution - Corla Hawkins, Principal, Assigned to Paderewski Elementary School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX07 | Warning Resolution - Constantine Kiamos, Principal, Assigned to Steinmetz High School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX08 | Warning Resolution - Kelly Loudon, Teacher, Assigned to Kennedy High School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX09 | Warning Resolution - Lewis D. Michaels, Teacher, Schurz High School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX10 | Warning Resolution - Bernard O'Malley, Teacher, Calumet Academic High School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX11 | Warning Resolution - Erin K. Shamberger, Teacher, Piccolo Specialty School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX12 | 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 Kelly Loudon, Teacher Assigned to Kennedy High School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX13 | Request for Dismissal of Kindell Anderson, TV Production Assistant, Department of Communications | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX14 | Request for Dismissal of Darick Connor, Porter, May Community Academy | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX15 | Request for Dismissal of J.W. Griffin, Porter, Lozano Bilingual | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX16 | Request for Dismissal of Brenda Johnson, School Security Officer, Byrd Community Academy | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX17 | Request for Dismissal of Kelvin Johnson, Custodial Worker, Roving Crew | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX18 | Request for Dismissal of Mack McClom, School Security Officer, Robeson High School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX19 | Request for Dismissal of Cheryl O'Donnell, Lunchroom Attendant, Coles Academy | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX20 | Request for Dismissal of Gregory Randolph, Teacher Assistant, Crown Elementary School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX21 | Request for Dismissal of Geno Webb, Porter, Wright School | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX22 | Principal Contracts (A) (Kirksey) | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX23 | Principal Contracts (B) (Cooper; Huff; Singer; Strickler Poe) | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX24 | Appoint Director - Department of Teacher Accountability, Office of Accountability (Xavier Botana) | *Adopted |
Resolutions
| 02-0327-RS01 | Resolution Re: Westinghouse High School Winners of the Public League's 2002 Boys Basketball Championship and the Illinois High School Association Class AA Championship | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS02 | Resolution Approving Changes to the Budget of the Capital Improvement Program for the Chicago Public Schools | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS03 | Resolution: Request the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Easement Agreement with the City of Chicago | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS04 | Request the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Execute a Grant of Easement to Commonwealth Edison Company | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS05 | Resolution: Request the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Undertake the Construction of a New Kelvyn Park High School | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS06 | Resolution: Request the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Convey to the Chicago Housing Authority the Board's Interest in the Former Oakenwald Elementary School | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS07 | Resolution Amending and Restating Resolution 01-0926-RS12 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation (Alternate Bonds) of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $500,000,000, Pursuant to the School Code and the Local Government Debt Reform Act | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS08 | Resolution Amending and Restating Resolution 98-0826-RS7 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Alternate Bonds of the Chicago School Reform Board of Trustees of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago, Illinois, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $900,000,000, Pursuant to the School Code and the Local Government Debt Reform Act | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS09 | Resolution Authorizing the Honorable Termination of Regularly Certified and Appointed Teachers | *Adopted as amended |
| 02-0327-RS10 | Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies | Adopted |
| 02-0327-RS11 | Resolution Re: The 2001-2002 Whitney M. Young Magnet High School Academic Decathlon Team | *Adopted |
Policies
| 02-0327-PO1 | Amend Board Report 01-0822-PO2 Policy on School Intervention | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-PO2 | Policy on the Provision of School Bus Transportation to Students Participating in Designated Chicago Public School Programs | *Adopted |
Rule
| 02-0327-RU01 | Amend Board Rules 1-1, 2-8 and 4-7 | *Adopted |
Communications
| 02-0327-CO01 | Communication Re: Approve Entering into an Agreement with KPMG, LLP for Internal Audit Services (See Board Report 02-0327-PR30) | *No action |
| 02-0327-CO02 | Communication Re: 2003-2007 Capital Improvement Hearings | *No action |
| 02-0327-CO03 | Communication Re: Location of Board Meeting of April 24, 2002 Herzl Elementary School 3711 West Douglas Blvd., Chicago Illinois 60623 | *No action |
Reports from the Chief Executive Officer
| 02-0327-EX01 | Transfer of Funds Various Units and Objects | Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX02 | Establish the National Teaching Academy of Chicago | *Adopted as amended |
| 02-0327-EX03 | Establish Attendance Area for the National Teachers Academy and Adjust the Attendance Areas of South Loop, John C. Haines, and Daniel H. Williams Elementary Schools | Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX04 | Deny the Renewal of the Charter School Agreement with Nuestra America (A.K.A. Acorn) Charter School | Adopted |
| 02-0327-EX05 | Recommendation Regarding Determination of Educational Crisis at Wendell Smith Elementary School | *Adopted |
Reports from the Chief Education Officer
| 02-0327-ED01 | Report on Student Expulsions for February 2002 | Adopted |
| 02-0327-ED02 | Approve the Participation of James Monroe Elementary School in an Educational Tour of Washington, D.C. and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program | Adopted |
| 02-0327-ED03 | Approve the Participation of William B. Ogden Elementary School in an Educational Tour to the National Parks and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program | Adopted |
Report from the Chief Operations Officer
| 02-0327-OP01 | Approve the Renewal of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chicago to Include Various Schools in the 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program | Adopted |
Reports from the Chief Purchasing Officer
| 02-0327-PR01 | Amend Board Report 01-0627-PR2, Approved June 27, 2001 Authorize Payment to Various Newspaper Companies for Newspaper Advertisement Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR02 | Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education's Capital Improvement Program | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR03 | Approve the Pre-Qualification Status of Various Contractors to Provide Demolition and Site Preparation Contracting Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR04 | Approve Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreements with Various Vendors for Appraisal Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR05 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Burk's Chicago, Inc. for Consulting Services and Approve Payment for Services Rendered | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR06 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Fran's Construction Company for the Purchase of Smallwares | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR07 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Frank Cooney Company for the Purchase of Portable Lifts | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR08 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Grizzly Peak, Inc. for the Purchase of Gymnasium Equipment | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR09 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Harrison and Company for the Purchase of Early Childhood Furniture | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR10 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Lowery McDonnell for Music Equipment | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR11 | Ratify an Agreement with FPT&W, Ltd. for Consulting Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR12 | Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with Robert D. Corbett for Consulting Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR13 | Ratify the Exercising of the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union Quest Center | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR14 | Ratify the Exercising of the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR15 | Approve Tuition Payments to Chicago State University to Provide Coursework for the Certification of Military Personnel Program | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR16 | Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Martin Boyer Company for Claims Administration Services and Authorize the Funding of the Escrow Accounts Associated with These Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR17 | Authorize Placement of Insurance for the Owners Controlled Insurance Program with AON Risk Services of Illinois and Authorize the Establishment of an Escrow Account with Kemper Insurance Company | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR18 | Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Insurance Brokerage and Administrative Services Agreement with AON Risk Services of Illinois for the Board's Owner Controlled Insurance Program | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR19 | Approve the Renewal of the Existing Agreement with Buzz Sawyer for Consulting Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR20 | Approve the Pre-Qualification Status of Professional Audit Management and Accounting Firms to Provide Financial Consulting Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR21 | Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Austin Meade Financial, Ltd. | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR22 | Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with A.C. Advisory, Inc. | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR23 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Trias Capital Management, Inc., for Consulting Services | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR24 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Kirkpatrick Pettis for Consulting Services | *Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR25 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Metritech, Inc. for Consulting Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR26 | Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Erikson Institute for Consulting Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR27 | Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with Loyola University of Chicago for a Masters Program in School Psychology for Bilingual Teachers | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR28 | Ratify an Agreement with House Calls Counseling for Consulting Services | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR29 | Ratify an Agreement with the Chicago Housing Authority for Grant Services Related to the Employability Plus Program | Adopted |
| 02-0327-PR30 | Approve Entering into an Agreement with KPMG, LLP for Internal Audit Services | *Adopted |
Delegable
Reports from the Chief Educational Officer
| 02-0327-ED04 | Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants | Accepted |
| 02-0327-ED05 | Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants | Accepted |
| 02-0327-ED06 | Omnibus Report: Refund/Return of Previously Accepted Grants | Accepted |
| 02-0327-ED07 | Adopt the 2002-2003 Year Round Calendars | *Accepted |
Miscellaneous
| 02-0327-MS01 | Approve the Restructuring and Renaming of the Current Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School and the Establishment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Selective Enrollment High School | Accepted |
| 02-0327-MS02 | Omnibus Report: Approve the Naming and/or Renaming of Schools | Withdrawn |
Reports from the Chief Operations Officer
| 02-0327-OP02 | Authorize the Acceptance of a School Renovation Grant from the United States Department of Education | Accepted |
| 02-0327-OP03 | Amend Board Report 01-1219-OP3 Approve Entering Into a Lease Agreement with System Parking, Inc. for the Use of the Parking Lot at Manierre Elementary School | Accepted |
| 02-0327-OP04 | Ratify a License Agreement with Vinci Limited Partnership for Use of Parking Lot at Newberry School | Accepted |
| 02-0327-OP05 | Ratify a License Agreement with Gibson's, LLC for Use of Space at Ogden School | Accepted |
| 02-0327-OP06 | Amend Board Report 01-0926-OP8 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Metropolitan Community Church for the use of the Space in Wendell Phillips High School Located at 244 East Pershing Road | Accepted |
| 02-0327-OP07 | Ratify a License Agreement with Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church for Use of Space at Taft School | Accepted |
| 02-0327-OP08 | Ratify a Supplement to Lease Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for Use of Space at 125 South Clark Street, 4th Floor and Entering Into Termination Agreements for the 15th and 19th Floors | Accepted |
Reports from General Counsel
| 02-0327-AR01 | Workers' Compensation B Payment for Lump Sum Settlements | Accepted |
| 02-0327-AR02 | Report on Board Report Rescissions | Accepted |
New Business
| 02-0327-BD01 | Ratify an Agreement with Angela Hill Rivers for Consulting Services | *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