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Actions - August 2001 

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The CPS Board Actions of August 22, 2001.

MOTIONS

01-0822-MO1

Motion to Close

*Adopted

01-0822-MO2

Approval of Records of Proceedings (January through June 2001)

*Adopted

01-0822-MO3

Motion Re: Board Office Staff (Turco; Minniefield; Solomon; Doig; Marchiafava; Geddes)

*Adopted

NON-DELEGABLE BOARD REPORTS

REPORTS FROM GENERAL COUNSEL

01-0822-AR3

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

*Adopted

01-0822-AR4

Authorize Retention of the Law Firm Katten Muchin Zavis

*Adopted

01-0822-AR5

Authorize Continued Retention of the Law Firm Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess

*Adopted

01-0822-AR6

Approve Settlement Agreement in Grier v. Chicago Board of Education, Charge No. 2000CE3045

*Adopted

01-0822-AR7

Authorize Retention of Kenneth A. Rasinski as a Consultant

*Adopted

01-0822-AR8

Recommendation to Remove the Principal of Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School Pursuant to Section 34-8.3(d) of the Illinois School Code

*Adopted

01-0822-AR9

Recommendation to Remove the Principal of George T. Donoghue Elementary School Pursuant to Section 34-8.3(d) of the Illinois School Code

*Adopted

01-0822-AR10

Recommendation to Remove the Principal of Ignace Jan Paderewski Elementary School Pursuant to Section 34-8.3(d) of the Illinois School Code

*Adopted

01-0822-AR11

Recommendation to Remove the Principal of Brian Piccolo Elementary School Pursuant to Section 34-8.3(d) of the Illinois School Code

*Adopted

01-0822-AR12

Resolution Re:  Personal Services Agreement with Blondean Y. Davis

*Adopted

01-0822-AR13

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Arthur L. Berman for Consulting Services

*Adopted

01-0822-AR14

Authorize Adjustment of the Salary of the Chief Technology Officer (Elaine Williams)

*Adopted

01-0822-AR15

Authorize Promotion of Attorney with Corresponding Adjustment of Attorney Salary (Sherri Thornton)

*Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0822-EX3

Request for Dismissal of Charles Allen, Custodial Worker, Lowell Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX4

Request for Dismissal of Grace Allen, Lunchroom Attendant, Ray Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX5

Request for Dismissal of Patricia Anthony, Lunchroom Attendant, Chase School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX6

Request for Dismissal of Stephen Carr, Porter, Kilmer Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX7

Request for Dismissal of William Garcia, Security Officer, Farragut High School

*Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Continued)

01-0822-EX8

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 Patricia Robinson, Teacher Assigned to Hamline Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX9

Rescind Warning Resolution - Michael Joyner, Teacher, Moos Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX10

Warning Resolution - Jose Acaba, Teacher, Assigned to Andersen Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX11

Warning Resolution - Charles Brown, Teacher, Penn Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX12

Warning Resolution - Sheila Frazier, Teacher, Lindblom High School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX13

Warning Resolution - Emilia Gorecki, Teacher, Medill Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX14

Warning Resolution - Bernice Humphrey, Teacher, Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX15

Amend Warning Resolution - Michael Joyner, Teacher, Moos Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX16

Warning Resolution - Iranell Spann, Teacher, Assigned to Tilton Elementary School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX17

Warning Resolution - Tamaza Sun, Teacher, Englewood High School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX18

Warning Resolution - Sidney Wynn, Teacher, Assigned to Morgan Park High School

*Adopted

01-0822-EX19

Principal Contracts (A) (Dinwiddie; Donaldson; Feinstein; Gilligan; Hagstrom; Hull; Jenkins; McCann; Nolan; Norwood; Rivera-Vidal; Savas; Slater; Smith; Townes, Jursa)

*Adopted

01-0822-EX20

Principal Contracts (B) (Phifer; Glapa; Hernandez; Lennix)

*Adopted

01-0822-EX21

Appoint Selected Members of the CEO's New Management Team (Cooke; Davis; Eason-Watkins; Pickens)

*Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

01-0822-RS15

Amend Resolution 99-0526-RS10 Designating and Authorizing Acquisition of Real Property for the Construction of the John Marshall High School - Michael Faraday Elementary School Campus Park Improvement Project

*Adopted

01-0822-OP3

Authorization to Pay Final Just Compensation Award to Acquire 4101-4103 South Archer for the Expansion of Kelly High School

*Adopted

01-0822-OP4

Authorization to Purchase 253 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a New Langston Hughes/ Davis Developmental School

*Adopted

01-0822-OP5

Authorization to Purchase 249 West 103rd Place for the Construction of a New Langston Hughes/ Davis Development School

*Adopted

01-0822-OP6

Authorization to Purchase 10316 South Wentworth for the Construction of a New Langston Hughes/Davis Development School

*Adopted

01-0822-OP7

Authorization to Purchase 251 West 103rd Street for the Construction of a New Langston Hughes/ Davis Development School

*Adopted

01-0822-OP8

Authorization to Pay Final Just Compensation Award to Acquire 3300 West Jackson for the Construction of the Marshall-Faraday Campus Park

*Adopted

RESOLUTIONS

01-0822-RS1

Resolution Re:  Dr. Blondean Y. Davis Former Chief of Schools and Regions

Adopted

01-0822-RS2

Resolution Re:  Natalye Paquin Former Chief Purchasing Officer

Adopted

01-0822-RS3

Resolution Re:  Diane Grigsby Jackson Former Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer

Adopted

01-0822-RS4

Resolution Re:  Paul E. Zavitkovsky, Retired Principal of the Boone Elementary School

Adopted

RESOLUTIONS (Continued)

01-0822-RS5

Resolution Re:  John C. Mazurek, Retired Principal of the Casals Elementary School

Adopted

01-0822-RS6

Resolution Re:  Effie S. Vinson, Retired Principal of the Melody Elementary School

Adopted

01-0822-RS7

Resolution Re:  John Arnieri, Retired Principal of the Nightingale Elementary School

Adopted

01-0822-RS8

Resolution Re:  Rolland P. Hinton, Retired Principal of the Parkman Elementary School

Adopted

01-0822-RS9

Resolution Re:  Essie M. Lucas, Retired Principal of the Tilden Career Academy

Adopted

01-0822-RS10

Resolution Re:  Diane E. Kimbrough Grissett, Retired Principal of the Gompers Elementary School

Adopted

01-0822-RS11

Resolution Re:  Calcium Enriched Diets

Adopted

01-0822-RS12

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

Adopted

01-0822-RS13

Resolution Request the Public Building Commission of Chicago to Amend the Lease Agreement Series A 1990 and the Lease Agreement Series C of 1999 (GAN) to Withdraw a Portion of the Amundsen/Chappel School Campus and Convey Such Portion to the Chicago Park District

Adopted

01-0822-RS14

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

Adopted

POLICIES

01-0822-PO1

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

*Adopted

01-0822-PO2

Rescind 97-0827-PO4 and Adopt Residency Policy for All Employees of the Board of Education

*Adopted

01-0822-PO3

Amend Board Report 00-0823-PO3 Rescind Board Report No. 99-0825-PO4 and Adopt a New Elementary School Promotion Policy

*Adopted

01-0822-PO4

Amend Board Report 99-0728-PO4, The Chicago Public Schools Volunteer Policy

*Adopted

COMMUNICATION

01-0822-CO1

Communication Re: Location of Board Meeting of September 26, 2001 (Central Administration Building, 125 South Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603)

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

REPORT FROM THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

01-0822-IG1

Approve the Exercising of the First Option to Extend the Pre-Qualification Status of Various Consultants to Provide Investigative, Auditing, Training and Management Services

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

01-0822-EX1

Transfer of Funds

Adopted

01-0822-EX2

Approve Implementation of Controlled Enrollment at Pasteur Elementary School

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

01-0822-ED1

Report on Student Expulsions for July 2001

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

01-0822-OP1

Rescind Resolution 97-0625-RS12, Adopted on June 25, 1997: Resolution Authorizing Entering Into Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the Chicago Park District Regarding Winnemac Park

Adopted

01-0822-OP2

Approve Entering Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Chicago Park District Regarding the Joint Management and use of Winnemac Park, Winnemac Stadium, and the Athletic Facilities of Amundsen and Chappel Schools

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF PURCHASING OFFICER

01-0822-PR1

Ratify an Agreement with Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) for Consultant Services

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF PURCHASING OFFICER (Continued)

01-0822-PR2

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with the Learning Technology Purchase Program for the Purchase of Discounted Educational Software

*Adopted As Amended

01-0822-PR3

Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew and Amend the Agreement with Xerox Corporation for Printing and Reprographic Services

*Adopted As Amended

01-0822-PR4

Ratify Entering Into Agreements with Various Consultants for Environmental Engineering Services for the Capital Improvement Program Professional

Adopted

01-0822-PR5

Ratify Entering Into Agreements with Various Consultants for Managing Environmental Consulting Services for the Capital Improvement Program

Adopted

01-0822-PR6

Ratify Entering Into Agreements with Various Consultants for Industrial Hygiene Professional Services for the Capital Improvement Program

Withdrawn

01-0822-PR7

Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Chicagoland Paving Co. for Asphalt Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR8

Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreements with Directions Metropolitan and Vincent Industries, Inc. for New Landscaping Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR9

Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. for Prepared Meals - Refrigerated Pre-Plated and Distribution Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR10

Approve Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Preferred Meal Systems, Inc. for Prepared Meals - Frozen Pre-Plated and Distribution Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR11

Ratify Exercising the Option to Extend the Agreement with Dunbar Armored, Inc. for Armored Car Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR12

Approve Payment to the Council of Great City Schools for the Edu Portal Service

Adopted

01-0822-PR13

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

Withdrawn

01-0822-PR14

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Davis Financial, Inc. for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR15

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Johnson Research Group, Inc. for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR16

Amend Board Report 01-0221-PR10 Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Pro Tech Automotive Inc. for the Purchase of Automotive Equipment

Adopted

01-0822-PR17

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Wellsco Graphic Solutions for the Purchase of Computer Labs, Software and Installation and Training Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR18

Approve Tuition Payments to Colleges and Universities Participating in the College Bridge Program

Adopted

01-0822-PR19

Approve Entering Into a License Agreement with Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority for the use of McCormick Place Lakeside Center for the 4th Annual High School

Adopted

01-0822-PR20

Ratify the Renewal of an Agreement with Museums in the Park (MIP) for Professional Services

Withdrawn

01-0822-PR21

Approve Exercising the Option to Renew the Agreements with Alternative Safe Schools

Adopted

01-0822-PR22

Approve Exercising the First Option to Renew the Agreement with Northeastern Illinois University for a Masters Program in Special Education for Bilingual Teachers

Adopted

01-0822-PR23

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Rush Neurobehavioral Center for Consulting Services

Withdrawn

01-0822-PR24

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Dwayne C. Davis for Investigative Services

Adopted

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF PURCHASING OFFICER (continued)

01-0822-PR25

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Shelly Suttner for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR26

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Coronel, Inc. for Consulting Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR27

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with United Stand for Consultant Services

Adopted

01-0822-PR28

Approve Entering Into an Agreement with Black & Black Associates for Consultant Services (Harold Washington School)

Adopted

01-0822-PR29

Approve the Award of Construction Contracts for the Board of Education's Capital Improvement Program

Adopted

DELEGABLE REPORTS

REPORTS FROM THE CHIEF EDUCATIONAL OFFICER

01-0822-ED2

Omnibus Report:  Authorize the Acceptance of School-Based Grants

Accepted

01-0822-ED3

Authorize the Acceptance of a Donation from Paramount Pictures of Personal Computers and Athletic Equipment

Accepted

01-0822-ED4

Omnibus Report: Authorize the Acceptance of Grants

Accepted

01-0822-ED5

Approve Fulbright Special Leave Without Loss of Salary

Accepted

01-0822-ED6

Approve Special Leave of Absence Between the Chicago Teachers Union and the Board of Education of the City of Chicago

Accepted

REPORTS FROM GENERAL COUNSEL

01-0822-AR1

Workers' Compensation - Second Injury and Rate Adjustment Fund

Accepted

01-0822-AR2

Report on Board Report Rescissions

Accepted

NEW BUSINESS

01-0822-PR30

Approve Entering into Agreements with Various Consultants for Tutoring/Mentoring Services

*Adopted

*Presented at the Board Meeting.

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

          Sharon M. Revello
          Secretary