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Actions - July 2001 

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The CPS Board Actions of July 25, 2001.

MOTION

01-0725-MO1

Motion to Close

*Adopted

REPORTS FROM GENERAL COUNSEL

01-0725-AR4

Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker; Levin & Tominberg

*Adopted

01-0725-AR5

Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Goldberg, Kohn, Bell, Black. Rosenbloom & Moritz, LTD.

*Adopted

01-0725-AR6

Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Earl L. Neal & Associates, L.L.C.

*Adopted

01-0725-AR7

Approve the Renewal of an Existing Agreement with Library Consultants

*Adopted

01-0725-AR8

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. 92 C 3409

*Adopted

01-0725-AR9

Approve Payment of Settlement to Class Action Plaintiffs in the Matter of Raphael, et al. v Board of Education of the City of Chicago, et. al. Case No. 92 CH 00025

*Adopted

01-0725-AR10

Approve Settlement Agreement in Burke v. Chicago Board of Education, et. al No. 00 C 3168

*Adopted

01-0725-AR11

Authorize Retention of Edward Santiago and Richard Travis

*Adopted

 

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0725-EX11

Report of the Results of the Board of Education's Review of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer Regarding Charges Preferred Against Laura Shimkus, a Teacher Assigned to Greely Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX12

Report of the Results of the Board of Education's Review of the Findings of Fact and Recommendation of the Hearing Officer Regarding Charges Preferred Against Robert O. Webb, a Teacher Assigned to Anton Dvorak Math/Science Specialty Technology Academy

*Adopted

01-0725-EX13

Request for Dismissal of Carol Billings, School Clerk, Woodson North School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX14

Request for Dismissal of Byron Ruther, Custodial Worker, Kohn School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX15

Request for Dismissal of Kabrina Thomas, Child Welfare Attendant, Christopher School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX16

Request for Dismissal of Syrja Shehu, Porter, Armstrong School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX17

Request for Dismissal of Shaun Watts, School Security Officer, Lane Technical High School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX18

Request for Dismissal of Allen Wyatt, School Security Officer, Jungman Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX19

Warning Resolution - Beverly Blackwood, a Principal, Assigned to Douglas Community Academy

*Adopted

01-0725-EX20

Warning Resolution - Rose Lily Beauchamp, a Teacher, Assigned to Ignace Jan Paderewski School

*Adopted

 

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Continued)

01-0725-EX21

Warning Resolution - Fred Bernacchi, a Teacher, Assigned to Whitney Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX22

Warning Resolution - Eugene Martello, Teacher, Mather High School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX23

Warning Resolution - Donna Roberts, Teacher, Stewart Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX24

Warning Resolution - Jeanette Scott, a Teacher, Assigned to Hitch Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX25

Warning Resolution - Diane Smith, a Teacher, Assigned to Burke Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0725-EX26

Principal Contracts (A) (Baldwin; Garcia Berlanga; Jursa; Lewis; Newton-Holland; Tarvardian)

*Adopted

01-0725-EX27

Principal Contracts (B) (Kernaghan; Nelson; Richardson)

*Adopted

01-0725-EX28

Appoint First Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Office of Technology Services (Walter O. Briggs)

*Adopted

01-0725-EX29

Appoint Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief of Staff (Hosanna Mahaley)

*Adopted

01-0725-EX30

Transfer and Appoint Director of Technology and Systems Management, Department of Human Resources (Natalie T. Pedraza)

*Adopted

01-0725-EX31

Transfer and Appoint Director of Compliance and Vendor Services, Department of Procurement and Contracts (Stephanie Suttles)

*Adopted

MOTIONS

01-0725-MO2

Motion Re: Adopt and Maintain as Confidential Closed Session Minutes January 2001 through June 2001

*Adopted

01-0725-MO3

Motion Re: Election of Vice President

*Adopted

01-0725-MO4

Motion Re: Appoint Avis LaVelle Vice President of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago

*Adopted

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

01-0627-PR10

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Transpar, Inc. for Student Transportation Management Services

Withdrawn

NON-DELEGABLE BOARD REPORTS THAT REQUIRE MEMBER ACTION                                                      

RESOLUTIONS

01-0725-RS1

Resolution Re: Marcella Hageli, School Crossing Guard

*Adopted as Amended

01-0725-RS2

Resolution Authorizing Certain Board Officials to Negotiate Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Chicago Concerning the Construction and Funding of Schools in Certain Redevelopment Project Areas

Adopted

01-0725-RS3

Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Real Estate and Outdoor Advertising Structure from Public Building Commission

Adopted

01-0725-RS4

Resolution Re: Appointment of Teacher Representatives to the Local School Councils to Fill Teacher Representative Vacancies

Adopted

POLICIES

01-0725-PO1

Adopt Policy on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

*Adopted

01-0725-PO2

Adopt Policy on Parent and Student Rights of Access to and Confidentiality of Student Records

*Adopted

01-0725-PO3

Amend Board Report 01-0328-PO1 Retention and Management of Business Records

*Adopted

01-0725-PO4

Amend Board Report 00-0628-PO2 Policy on School Intervention

Withdrawn

01-0725-PO5

Adopt Amendments to the Chicago Public High Schools Athletic Association Constitution and Bylaws

*Adopted

COMMUNICATIONS

01-0725-CO1

Communication Re: Approve Entering into an Agreement with Transpar Management Services, LLC for Student Transportation Management Services - 01-0725-PR43

*-----------

01-0725-PR43

Approve Entering into an Agreement with Transpar Management Services, LLC for Student Transportation Management Services

*Adopted

01-0725-CO2

Communication Re: Approve Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Office Depot for the Purchase of Office Supplies - 01-0725-PR44

*-----------

01-0725-PR44

Approve Exercising the First Option to Extend the Agreement with Office Depot for the Purchase of Office Supplies

*Adopted

01-0725-CO3

Communication Re: Location of Board  Meeting of August 22, 2001 (Central Administration Building, 125 S. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603)

*-----------

01-0725-CO4

Communication Re: Amend 2001-2002 Schedule of Regular Board Meetings - Board of Education, City of Chicago

*-----------

REPORT FROM THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

01-0725-IG1

Approve Exercising of the First Option to Renew the Subscription Agreement with Database Technologies, Inc. for the use of Databases

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0725-EX1

Adjust Attendance Areas at Sauganash and Hannah Solomon Elementary Schools

Adopted

01-0725-EX2

Adjust Attendance Areas for the Brighton Park and the James Shields Elementary Schools

Adopted

01-0725-EX3

Establish Attendance Area for the Johnnie Coleman Academy and Adjust Attendance Area of the Edward H. White Career Academy

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

01-0725-ED1

Report on Student Expulsions for June 2001

Adopted

01-0725-ED2

Ratify an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Chicago - Department of Cultural Arts for the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts Project

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF PURCHASING OFFICER

01-0725-PR1

Approve Payment to Collegiate Cap and Gown Company for the Purchase of Caps and Gowns

Adopted

01-0725-PR2

Amend Board Report 00-0426-PR11 Approved on April 26, 2000 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Globetrotters for Managing Architect/Engineer Services for Renovation

Adopted

01-0725-PR3

Amend Board Report 00-0628-PR8 Approved on June 28, 2000 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with PMA Consultants LLC for Construction Management Services for Cost Control

Adopted

01-0725-PR4

Amend Board Report 01-0627-PR11 Approved on June 27, 2001 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Chicago United, Ind. Industries for the Purchase of Refrigeration Equipment

Adopted

01-0725-PR5

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Fran's Construction for the Purchase of Lunchroom Heating Cooking Equipment

Adopted

01-0725-PR6

Amend Board Report 01-0627-PR12 Approved on June 27, 2001 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Fran's Construction Services, Inc. for the Purchase of Refrigeration Equipment

Adopted

01-0725-PR7

Approve Entering Into Agreements with Various Vendors for Milk and Milk Products

*Adopted as Amended

01-0725-PR8

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Tamarack Sales for the Purchase of Lunchroom Heating Cooking Equipment

Adopted

01-0725-PR9

Amend Board Report 00-0927-PR21 Approve Entering into an Agreement with AGT International, Inc. for Consulting Services

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF PURCHASING OFFICER (Continued)

01-0725-PR10

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Apple Computer, Inc., Powerschool Division, for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR11

Amend Board Report 01-0523-PR18 Ratify an Agreement with Candle Corporation for Software License and Maintenance Agreement

Adopted

01-0725-PR12

Amend Board Report 01-0425-PR8 Ratify an Agreement with Computer Associates International, Inc. for a Software License and Maintenance

Adopted

01-0725-PR13

Ratify Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Gartner Group for Subscription Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR14

Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Existing Agreement with Mainframe Communications Consultants for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR15

Amend Board Report 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

01-0725-PR16

Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with Charles L. Pizer for Legislative Liaison Consulting Services

Withdrawn

01-0725-PR17

Approve Entering Into Agreements with Various Auditing Firms for Internal Audit Services

Withdrawn

01-0725-PR18

Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with Logan Square Neighborhood Association for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR19

Ratify the Renewal of an Agreement with Girl Scouts of Chicago for Scouting Program

Adopted

01-0725-PR20

Ratify Exercising the First Option to Extend the Pre-Qualification Status of Providers of Fine Arts and Performing Arts for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR21

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Chandler/White Publishing Company, Inc. for Graphic Design Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR22

Approve Exercising the Second Option to Renew College Excel Program Agreements and Authorize a New Agreement with Roosevelt University for the College Excel Program

Adopted

01-0725-PR23

Amend Board Report 01-0425-PR14 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with JBH Technologies, Inc. for the Purchase of Customized Architectural Drafting Equipment

Adopted

01-0725-PR24

Amend Board Report 01-0425-PR15 Approve Entering into an Agreement with JBH Technologies, Inc. for Purchase of Customized Milling Equipment

Adopted

01-0725-PR25

Ratify the Renewal of an Agreement with Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center's Westside Science and Math Excellence Network for Internship Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR26

Ratify an Agreement with the Chicago Algebra Project for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR27

Ratify an Agreement with Malcolm X College for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR28

Ratify an Agreement with Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR29

Approve Payment to Smile Designers and Division Dental for Dental Services Provided Under the Head Start Program

Adopted

01-0725-PR30

Ratify Entering Into an Agreement with the Columbia College for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR31

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Coretta McFerren for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR32

Ratify Exercising the Second Option to Renew the Agreement with Saint Xavier University for Consulting Services

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF PURCHASING OFFICER (Continued)

01-0725-PR33

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the University of Illinois at Chicago for a Masters Program in Education with Special Education Entitlements for Substitute Teachers

Adopted

01-0725-PR34

Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreement with Dependable Nursing Home Health Services, Inc. for Nursing Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR35

Approve Payment to Mabel Sims for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR36

Approve Payment to Maretta Jeuland for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR37

Ratify an Agreement with Kathleen D'Alessandro for Consultant Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR38

Ratify an Agreement with Valerie Rollins for Consulting

Adopted

01-0725-PR39

Amend Board Report 01-0523-PR5 Amend Board Report 01-0124-PR2 Ratify Master Agreements with Various Temporary Personnel Agencies for Temporary Administrative Clerical Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR40

Amend Board Report 00-0628-PR6 Approved on June 28, 2000 Ratify Entering into an Agreement with Bovis Management Group for Construction Management Services for New Construction

Adopted

01-0725-PR41

Amend Board Report 00-0426-PR12 Approved on April 26, 2000 Approve Entering into an Agreement with LCM Architects LLC for Managing Architect/Engineer for ADA Services

Adopted

01-0725-PR42

Ratify Agreement with Various Consultants to Provide Desegregation Implementation Services

Withdrawn

DELEGABLE REPORTS

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0725-EX4

Department of Human Resources Summary of Teacher New Hires, Transfers, and Leaves, Quarterly Summary (April, May and June 2001)

Accepted

01-0725-EX5

Department of Human Resources Summary of Educational Support Personnel New Hires, Transfers, Leaves, Layoffs, Promotions, and Separations Quarterly Summary (April, May and June 2001)

Accepted

01-0725-EX6

Department of Human Resources Summary of Conference Leaves: Administrators, Teachers and Educational Support Personnel Quarterly Summary (April, May and June 2001)

Accepted

01-0725-EX7

Department of Human Resources Summary of Resignations and Deaths Quarterly Report (April, May and June 2001)

Accepted

01-0725-EX8

Department of Human Resources Summary of Salary Adjustments Quarterly Report (April, May and June 2001)

Accepted

01-0725-EX9

Department of Human Resources Summary of Assistant Principal Appointments Quarterly Summary (April, May and June 2001)

Accepted

01-0725-EX10

Summary of Bureau of Labor and Employee Relations Disciplinary Actions Quarterly Report (April, May and June 2001)

Accepted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EDUCATIONAL OFFICER

01-0725-ED3

Omnibus Report:  Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants

Accepted

01-0725-ED4

Authorize the Acceptance of a Donation from Canine Companions for Independence

Accepted

01-0725-ED5

Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants

Accepted

01-0725-ED6

Ratify Entering Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy to Establish an International Career Academy Program at Jones Academic High School

Accepted

01-0725-ED7

Approve a Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Carmen Dacosta

Accepted

01-0725-ED8

Approve Extension of Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Alonza L. Everage

Accepted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EDUCATIONAL OFFICER (Continued)

01-0725-ED9

Approve a Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Barbara J. Kato

Accepted

01-0725-ED10

Approve a Special On-Loan Leave of Absence for Grant Phillip

Accepted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

01-0725-OP1

Amend Board Report 01-0221-OP2 Adopted February 21, 2001 Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Hyde Park Jewish Community Center for the use of Space at Kenwood Academy

Accepted

01-0725-OP2

Approve Entering Into a Facilities Use Renewal Agreement with LaSalle Street Church for the use of Walter Payton High School Parking Lot

*Accepted as Amended

01-0725-OP3

Approve Entering Into a Lease Agreement with the North Lawndale College Preparatory Charter High School for use of Space at the George Howland School of the Arts Located at 1616 South Spaulding Avenue

Accepted

01-0725-OP4

Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Resurrection Church for Use of Space at Frederick A. Douglass Academy

Accepted

01-0725-OP5

Approve Payment to Ner Tamid Congregation for Past Due Rental Fees

Accepted

01-0725-OP6

Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Word of Life Full Gospel Church for use of the Brian Piccolo Specialty School Auditorium and Parking Lot

Accepted

01-0725-OP7

Approve Entering Into a Lease Agreement with Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and Socrates Greek-American School for use of Space Located at 6041 W. Diversey Avenue

Accepted

REPORTS FROM GENERAL COUNSEL

01-0725-AR1

Workers' Compensation - Payment for Lump Sum Settlements

Accepted

01-0725-AR2

Workers' Compensation - Payment for Lump Sum Settlements for Lucinda McClendon

Accepted

01-0725-AR3

Report on Board Report Rescissions

Accepted

NEW BUSINESS

01-0725-RS5

Resolution Approving the Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 2002-2006) for the Chicago Public Schools

*Adopted

01-0725-RS6

Resolution Approving Changes to the Budget of the Capital Improvement Program for the Chicago Public Schools

*Adopted

01-0725-PR45

Ratify the Award of Construction Contracts and Ratify or Approve Changes to Construction Contracts for the Board of Education's Capital Improvement Program

*Adopted

*Presented at the Board Meeting.

                    I, Sharon M. Revello, Secretary, do hereby certify that the action listed opposite each report number is correct.

            Sharon M. Revello
            Secretary