Actions - April 2001

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The CPS Board Actions of April 25, 2001. Click on the Board Report Number to view the individual reports in detail.

MOTION

REPORT NO.

01-0425-MO1

Motion to Close

*Adopted

NON-DELEGABLE BOARD REPORTS THAT REQUIRE MEMBER ACTION

REPORTS FROM GENERAL COUNSEL

01-0425-AR3	Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Mayer Brown & Platt	*Adopted
01-0425-AR4	Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Earl L. Neal & Associates, L.L.C.	*Adopted
01-0425-AR5	Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Bell Boyd & Lloyd	*Adopted
01-0425-AR6	Amend Board Report 01-0221-AR7 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. C 3409	*Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0425-EX10	Report of the Results of the Board of Education's Review of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer regarding the Charges Preferred against Robert Cotto, a Teacher Assigned to Chase Elementary School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX11	Request for Dismissal of Lane Harper, Porter, Brunson School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX12	Request for Dismissal of Nancy Moreno, School Assistant, Senn High School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX13	Warning Resolution - Julius Anderson, Principal, Hughes Elementary School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX14	Warning Resolution - James Breashears, Principal, Robeson High School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX15	Warning Resolution - Mary Cage, Teacher, Walter Reed Elementary School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX16	Warning Resolution - Barbara Ellis, Principal, Assigned to Bennett-Shedd Elementary School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX17	Warning Resolution - Elton Harris, teacher, Assigned to Hubbard High School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX18	Warning Resolution - Essie Lucas, Principal, Tilden High School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX19	Warning Resolution - Joel Regulus, Teacher, Assigned to Swift Specialty School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX20	Warning Resolution - Veronica Sawyer, Teacher, Dubois School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX21	Warning Resolution - Gloria Schwartz, Teacher, Assigned to Young School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX22	Warning Resolution - Leolivia Stallworth, Teacher, Prussing Elementary School	*Adopted
01-0425-EX23	Warning Resolution - Mark Vince, Teacher, Zapata Academy	*Adopted
01-0425-EX24	Principal Contracts (A) (Bradfield, Connolly, Forte, Layne)	*Adopted
01-0425-EX25	Principal Contracts (B) (Bryant, LaCoste, Gonzalez, Malone, Morrow, Ollarvia, Scott-Rzechula)	*Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Continued)

REPORT NO.

01-0425-EX26	Transfer and Appoint Deputy Budget Director, Office of Management and Budget (David Agazzi)	*Adopted
01-0425-EX27	Transfer and Appoint Director of Real Estate, Department of Operations (Urie R. Clark)	*Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

01-0425-OP2	Authorization to Pay Final Just Compensation Award to Acqu Construction of Marshall Faraday Campus Park ire 3324 West 5th Avenue for the	*Adopted
01-0425-OP3	Authorization to Purchase 252 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a new Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted
01-0425-OP4	Authorization to Purchase 251 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a new Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted
01-0425-OP5	Authorization to Purchase 256 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a new Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted
01-0425-OP6	Authorization to Purchase 234 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a new Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted
01-0425-OP7	Authorization to Purchase 232 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a new Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted
01-0425-OP8	Authorization to Purchase 222 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a new Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted
01-0425-OP9	Authorization to Purchase 10342 South Wentworth Avenue for the Construction of a new Langston Hughes/Davis Developmental School	*Adopted

RESOLUTIONS

01-0425-RS1	Memorial Resolution for Nathalia E. Walker	Adopted
01-0425-RS2	Resolution Re: The Chicago Public Schools Design Competition	Adopted
01-0425-RS3	Resolution to Name the Playing Field at Eckersall Stadium as a Posthumous Honor for Bernie O'Brien	Adopted
01-0425-RS4	Resolution Supporting Parent/Family Involvement and Recognition of Local Schools Awarded Parent/Family Involvement Mini-grants	Adopted
01-0425-RS5	Resolution Approving the Election and Appointment of Fifteen Members to the Local School Council Advisory Board	Adopted
01-0425-RS6	Resolution Further Requesting the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Undertake the Acquisition for and Construction of the Abla Community Center Campus	*Adopted
01-0425-RS7	Resolution Approving Changes to the Budget of the Capital Improvement Program for the Chicago Public Schools	Adopted
01-0425-RS8	Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies	Adopted
01-0425-RS9	Resolution Re: Appointment to the Local School Council at the Tesla Alternative High School	Adopted
01-0425-RS10	Resolution Re: Appointment to the Local School Council at the Ariel Community Academy Small School	Adopted

POLICIES

REPORT NO.

01-0425-PO1	Amend Board Report 00-0223-PO2 Guidelines for Public Presentation	*Adopted
01-0425-PO2	Rescind 97-0827-PO4 and Adopt Residency Policy for All Employees of the Board of Education	Withdrawn
01-0425-PO3	Amend the Policy on the Closing and Consolidation of Schools	*Adopted

COMMUNICATION

01-0425-CO1

Communication Re:Ratify Requesting a State Waiver to make April 25, 2001 a Non-Attendance Day for 9TH, 10TH, and 12TH Grade Students (See Board Report 01-0425-EX9)

*Adopted

REPORT FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0425-EX9

Ratify a request for State Waiver to Make April 25, 2001 a Non-Attendance Day for 9th, 10th, and 12th Grade Students

*Adopted

COMMUNICATION

01-0425-CO2

Communication Re:Approve Participation of Selected Chicago Public Schools Students and Teachers in an Educational Exchange Program to Hamburg, Germany, Sponsored by the German-American National Congress (Deutsch-Amerikanisher National Kongress - Dank) (See Board Report 01-0425-ED15)

*Adopted

REPORT FROM THE CHIEF EDUCATIONAL OFFICER

01-0425-ED15

Ratification of Action of the President Approving the Participation of Selected Chicago Public School Students and Teachers in an Educational Exchange Program to Hamburg, Germany, Sponsored by the German-American National Congress (Deutsch-Amerikanisher National Kongress - DANK)

*Adopted

COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)

01-0425-CO3	Communication Re: 2001-2002 Schedule of Regular Board Meetings - Board of Education, City of Chicago	*-----------
01-0425-CO4	Communication Re: Location of Board Meeting of May 23, 2001 (South Side College Prep, 250 East 111th Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60628)	*-----------

REPORT FROM THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

01-0425-IG1

Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Dun & Bradstreet

Adopted

REPORT FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0425-EX1

Transfer of Funds (Various Units and Objects)

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

01-0425-ED1	Report on Student Expulsions for March 2001	Adopted
01-0425-ED2	Approve the Implementation of a Multi-Track Year-Round Schedule for John H. Hamline School	Adopted
01-0425-ED3	Approve Entering Into a Participation Agreement with Chicago Academy for Urban School Leadership to Provide a Leadership Program	Withdrawn

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF PURCHASING OFFICER

01-0425-PR1	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Chicago School Associates for Program Management Services for the Capital Improvement Program	Adopted
01-0425-PR2	Approve the Renewal of the Agreements with Various Consultants to Provide Professional Environmental Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR3	Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Lowery McDonnell Company for General Office, Student and Library Furniture	Adopted
01-0425-PR4	Ratify the Renewal of an Agreement with the City of Chicago, Department of Public Health for Training Services	Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF PURCHASING OFFICER (Continued)

REPORT NO.

01-0425-PR5	Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education's Capital Improvement Program	*Adopted
01-0425-PR6	Approve Entering Into an Amendment of the Existing Agreement with SRV Network, Inc. for Consultant Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR7	Approve Entering Into an Amendment of the Existing Agreement with Edge Systems, Inc. for the Purchase of Additional Hardware, Software and Maintenance Related to the New Student Scheduling Software and the Kronos Timekeeping System	Adopted
01-0425-PR8	Ratify an Agreement with Computer Associates International, Inc. for a Software License and Maintenance	Adopted
01-0425-PR9	Approve Entering Into a Software License Agreement with Advanced Software Products Group, Inc. for Software Product and Maintenance	Adopted
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
01-0425-PR11	Approve Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Jostens, Inc. for Supply of Diplomas and Certificates	Adopted
01-0425-PR12	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Charisma, Inc. for Consulting Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR13	Ratify an Agreement with the Chicago Education Alliance for Consulting Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR14	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with JBH Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of Customized Architectural Drafting Equipment	Adopted
01-0425-PR15	Approve Entering Into an Agreement with JBH Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of Customized Milling Equipment	Adopted
01-0425-PR16	Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Company for Property Insurance Brokerage Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR17	Approve Payment to Chandler/White Publishing Company, Inc. for Design Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR18	Approve Entering Into Agreement with Various Universities for Occupational Therapy Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR19	Amend Board Report 00-0628-PR63 Approve Exercising the Option to Renew Agreements with Various Private Specialized Schools, Authorize Agreements with Additional Private Specialized Schools, and Authorize Payments to Private Specialized Schools	Adopted
01-0425-PR20	Amend Board Report 00-0628-ED3 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
01-0425-PR21	Ratify an Agreement with Kinney & Associates for Consulting Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR22	Ratify Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Robert P. Storozuk for Consultant Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR23	Approve Payment to National Louis University/Children's Literacy Project for Consultant Services	Adopted
01-0425-PR24	Approve Payment to Ombudsman Educational Services for Tutoring Services to High School Seniors	*Adopted

DELEGABLE REPORTS

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0425-EX2	Department of Human Resources Summary of Teacher New Hires, Transfers, and Leaves, Quarterly Summary (January, February, March 2001)	Accepted
01-0425-EX3	Department of Human Resources Summary of Educational Support Personnel New Hires, Transfers, Leaves, Layoffs, Promotions, and Separations Quarterly Summary (January, February, March 2001)	Accepted
01-0425-EX4	Department of Human Resources Summary of Conference Leaves: Administrators, Teachers and Educational Support Personnel Quarterly Summary (January, February, March 2001)	Accepted
01-0425-EX5	Department of Human Resources Summary of Resignations and Deaths Quarterly Report (January, February, March 2001)	Accepted
01-0425-EX6	Department of Human Resources Summary of Salary Adjustments Quarterly Report (January, February, March 2001)	Accepted
01-0425-EX7	Department of Human Resources Summary of Assistant Principal Appointments Quarterly Summary (January, February, March 2001)	Accepted
01-0425-EX8	Summary of Bureau of Labor and Employee Relations Disciplinary Actions Quarterly Report (January, February, March 2001)	Accepted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EDUCATIONAL OFFICER

01-0425-ED4	Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants	Accepted
01-0425-ED5	Authorize the Acceptance of a Donation from the Christopher Zorich Foundation to the Chicago Public Schools and the Office of Curriculum and Instruction	Accepted
01-0425-ED6	Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants	Accepted
01-0425-ED7	2001-2002 Year Round Calendar	Accepted
01-0425-ED8	Approve the Participation of Lane Tech High School in a Spain Exchange and Authorize Related Expenses	Accepted
01-0425-ED9	Approve the Participation of Northwest Middle School in a Five Day Education Tour of Washington D.C. and Authorize Travel Expenses Relation to the Program	Accepted
01-0425-ED10	Approve the Participation of Mary Mapes Dodge Elementary School in an Educational Tour to Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Canada and Authorize Expenses Related to the Program	Accepted
01-0425-ED11	Approve the Participation of John Hancock High School Students and Staff in an Educational Tour to Washington, D.C., and Authorize Travel Expenses Related to the Program	Accepted
01-0425-ED12	Approve the Participation of John Hancock High School Students and Staff in an Educational Tour of Quebec City, Quebec, and Authorize Expenses Related to the Program	Accepted
01-0425-ED13	Approve the Participation of Marconi Academy in African American History Tour and Authorize Expenses Related to the Program	*Accepted
01-0425-ED14	Approve Extension of Sabbatical Leave for Helen C. Jones-Woods	Accepted

REPORT FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

REPORT NO.

01-0425-OP1

Ratify a Lease Agreement with the University of Chicago Charter School Corporation for Use of Space at the Shakespeare School Building at 1119 East 46th Street

Accepted

REPORTS FROM GENERAL COUNSEL