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