May 21, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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Call to Order
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Roll Call
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Declaration of Quorum
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Approval of Minutes
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April 16, 2018 - Regular Minutes
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April 16, 2018 - Executive Session Minutes
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Audiences:
Persons wishing to address the Board of Education are expected to follow School Board Policy 2:230 |
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President’s Report – Mr. Pappas
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Discussion/Action - Approve to amend the 2017-2018 school calendar to reflect May 25, 2018 as the official last day of school.
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Discussion/Action - Approve board members attendance at the Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/Illinois ASBO in Chicago, Illinois, November 16-18, 2018.
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Information - 2018 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO - Illinois Association of School Boards/Illinois Association of School Administrators/Illinois Association of School Business Officials, November 16-18, 2018, Chicago, IL. If interested in attending, please contact the superintendent's office by June 1, 2018.
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Information - Argo Higher Education Foundation Golf Tournament, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, shotgun start, 8:00 a.m.
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Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda
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Request approval to accept the irrevocable notice of retirement from Ms. Pam Mercer from the position of Confidential Secretary to the Assistant Principal effective June 30, 2018
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Request approval to accept the irrevocable notice of retirement from Mr. Dan Rubel from the position of Director of Buildings and Grounds effective June 22, 2018.
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Request approval to accept the request from Languages Department Chair, Mr. Tommy Jankowicz to take a Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) beginning August 1, 2018 and ending September 11, 2018.
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Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Mr. Sam Weiss from the position of full-time Science Teacher for the 2018-2019 school year. Mr. Weiss was hired at the April 2018 board meeting due to a Science Teacher (Mr. Brian Eppley) who will not be returning next year. Mr. Weiss has rescinded his acceptance of this position.
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Request approval to hire Ms. Kori Bowns for the position as full-time Science Teacher for the 2018-2019 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. This position is available due to the resignation of Mr. Sam Weiss. Ms. Bowns will be paid at MA Step 2, $66,279 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Mr. Bryan Saper from the position of Third Shift Custodian effective May 3, 2018.
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Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Ms. Diana Madrigal from the position of Environmental Club Sponsor effective the 2018-2019 school year.
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Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Ms. Theresa Kelsey from the position of Head Girls Swimming Coach effective the 2018-2019 school year.
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Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Ms.Theresa Kelsey from the position of Assistant Varsity Softball Coach effective the 2018-2019 school year.
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Request approval to accept the notice of non-renewal of the Speech and Debate Sponsor contract from Mr. Josh McGee effective immediately.
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Request approval to hire Ms. Jessica Nall for the position of Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning for the 2018-2019 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. This administrative position will replace the Director of Activities formerly held by Mr. James Rodriguez. Mrs. Nall will sign an 12-month contract with a base salary of $110,000.
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Request approval to hire Mr. Michael Miceli for the position as full-time Math teacher for the 2018-2019 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. This position is available due to a reduction of the teaching load for Mr. Scott Ball who has accepted a position as the Title I funded Technology Coach. Mr. Miceli will be paid at BA Step 0, $56,169 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to hire the following Summer School 2018 Teachers. All teachers have the appropriate certificates and have successfully competed pre-employment requirements. Employment is based on need. The pay rate is $36.34 per hour from 6/4/18 through 6/30/18 and $37.10 per hour starting 7/1/18 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Mr. Eric Englert - English - Session 1 & 2
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Ms. Linda Harb - English - Session 1
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Request approval to hire Mrs. Katherine Stout for the position of full-time Certified School Nurse for the 2018-2019 school year. This position is available due to the retirement of Mrs. Pam Cooper and the decision to replace the Senior Health Aid position with a Certified School Nurse position. Mrs. Stout will be paid at Step 4 MA Lane, $72,593 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to hire Ms. Ivonne Nino for the position of full-time Health Aide for the 2018-2019 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. This position is available due to the resignation of Mrs. Janet Lihosit. Ms. Nino will be paid $31.07 per hour based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to hire Ms. Ivonne Nino for the position of Health Aide for the duration of 2018 summer school pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. This position is available due to the resignation of Mrs. Janet Lihosit. Ms. Nino will be paid $30.31 per hour based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to hire Mr. Robert Reynolds for the position of Third Shift Custodian effective pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. This position is available due to the retirement of Mr. George McFadden. Mr. Reynolds will be paid an hourly rate of $16.55, which includes a third shift differential adjustment of $.55 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to hire Ms. Vernita Miracle-Pond for the position of Third Shift Custodian effective immediately pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. This position is available due to the resignation of Mr. Bryan Saper. Ms. Miracle-Pond will be paid an hourly rate of $16.55, which includes a third shift differential of $.55 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to hire Ms. Kristen Shimko for the position of Assistant Girls Basketball coach pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements effective the 2018-2019 school year. This position is available due to the resignation of the previous coach, Ms. Patricia Kotsiovos. Ms. Shimko will be paid $8,464 for the winter season (14.40% of BA Step 1 ($58,777), Year 1).
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Request approval to renew the fall athletic contracts for the following coaches for the 2018-2019 school year:
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Athletic Training : Head Coach - Andrew Gripp ($12,339) and Assistant Coach - Chris Hills ($8,884)
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Cross Country: Head Coach - Mary Bergman ($10,488) and Assistant Coach - Paul Thompson ($8,391)
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Golf: Head Coach - Katelyn Smith ($11,105) and Assistant - Gregory Kolke ($5,643)
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Soccer: Head Coach - Juan Gaytan ($10,488) and Assistant Coaches - Robert Markatos ($7,994) and Carlos Marquez ($8,391)
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Girls Swimming: Assistant Coaches - Lindsae Baldes ($8,464) and Misty Gardner ($8,464)
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Girls Tennis: Head Coach - Kyle Stern ($9,871) and Assistant Coach - Eugene Poull ($7,523)
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Girls Volleyball: Head Coach - Adam Tinken ($9,992) and Assistant Coaches - Matthew LeVan ($7,994) and Ryan Skendzel ($8,391)
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Request approval to renew the fall/winter athletic contracts for the following coaches for the 2018-2019 school year:
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Cheer: Head Coach - Caryanne Amesquita ($5,878) and Assistant Coach - Jalena Harting ($4,408)
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Poms: Head Coach - Dawn Palmer ($11,105) and Assistant Coaches - Jen Holmbeck ($8,464) and Stephanie Valdez ($8,884)
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Request approval to renew the winter athletic contracts for the following coaches for the 2018-2019 school year:
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Athletic Training: Head Coach - Phillip Rossberg ($11,755) and Assistant Coach - Andrew Gripp ($9,254)
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Boys Basketball: Head Coach - Patrick Maietta ($11,105) and Assistant Coaches - Milosh Lukovic ($8,884), Jason Reiter ($8,464) and Marquis Dotson ($8,464)
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Girls Basketball: Head Coach - Daniel McCarthy ($11,105) and Assistant Coaches - Dena Hammad ($8,464) and Michael Richler ($8,884)
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Boys Bowling: Head Coach - Scott Lee ($7,053) and Assistant Coach - Elaine Eliadis ($5,643)
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Girls Bowling: Head Coach - Andrew Corbin ($7,404) and Assistant Coach - Robert Klootwyk ($5,643)
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Boys Swimming: Head Coach - Chad Croucher ($10,580) and Assistant Coaches - Federico Garcia ($8,884) and Douglas Muszynski ($8,884)
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Wrestling: Head Coach - Matthew McMurray ($11,105) and Assistant Coaches - Thomas McEntee ($8,884), Michael Napleton ($8,464) and Greg Kolke ($8,884)
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Request approval to hire Amber Marzec as a paid Student Aide in Main Office East for the 2018-2019 school year. Amber will work zero hour and 4th period, 5 days per week at a rate of $8.25.
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Request approval to hire Ivette Alejandra Zuniga (Bridgeview) as a paid Student Aide in the Pupil Personnel Services department for the 2018-2019 school year. Ivette will work one (1) hour per day, five (5) days per week with an hourly rate of $8.25 per hour.
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Request approval to hire John Latocha (Justice) as the 2018 Summer School Clerical Student Aide. John will work four (4) days a week from May 26 - July 14, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. with an hourly rate of $8.25.
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Request approval to hire the following 2018 student workers for Bookstore, Technology and Buildings/Grounds. These individuals will work between 30 and 40 hours per week. 2018 Argo Graduates will be paid $10.50/hour and current Argo students will be paid $8.25 per hour. *Recommended rate of pay $12.00 per hour as this is a sixth year returning worker with a Bachelor's degree.
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Custodial/Maintenance Positions:
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Emma Gamboa - $10.50/hour - Summit
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Dustin Krob - $10.50/hour - Justice
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Jacob Koulouris - $12.00/hour - *recommended - Hickory Hills
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Alfredo Martinez-Ruiz - $10.50/hour - Summit
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Brandon Palmer - $10.50/hour - Justice
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Bookstore Positions:
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Jacob Koulouris - $12.00/hour - *recommended - Hickory Hills
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Technology Positions:
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Cristian Dominguez - $8.25/hour - Summit
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Nya Hereford - $8.25/hour - Summit
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Rachel Merwin - $8.25/hour - Bridgeview
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Brittany Samars - $8.25/hour - Bridgeview
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Jovanny Torres - $8.25/hour - Summit
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Request approval to hire the following 2018-2019 school year student workers as LRC Aides. All students will work 1 hour per day, 5 days per week and will be paid $8.25 per hour.
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Bailey Broniewicz - Hickory Hills
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Jasmine Howard - Justice
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Guillermo Robles - Hickory Hills
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Michelle Melgarejo - Summit
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Sandra Ruiz - Summit
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Request approval to renew the contract with Ombudsman for the 2018-2019 school year. The total cost to the district is $750.00 a month per student. The district is only charged when a student is placed at Ombudsman.
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Request retroactive approval for Sponsors, Ms. Lindsae Baldes and Mr. Nick Berrios to chaperone the Journalism overnight trip at the IHSA State Finals in Charleston, IL from April 26 through April 27, 2018. The three (3) students and sponsors spent the night at the Unique Suites Hotel in Charleston, IL. The approximate cost to the district is $525.00.
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Request approval for the Argo Redbirds to use the softball field on Saturdays and Sundays from May 27 - August 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Mondays from 5:00 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. The recommendation is no charge to the organization pending 75% residency. The organizations current certificate of insurance expires 9/7/18.
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Request approval for Sponsors, Mr. Gary Feltman and Mrs. Nemeh Khatib to chaperone the Special Olympics Track team to compete in the championship at Illinois State University from June 15 through June 17, 2018. This event will require an overnight stay at the dormitories at Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. The approximate cost to the district is $2,100.
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Superintendent's Report - Dr. Kingsfield
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Discussion/Action - Approval to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing:
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The appointment, employment, compensation, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
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Discussion/Action - Request approval to adopt Resolution #17-18-E11 authorizing reinstatement of one (1) day of pay for support staff personnel.
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Discussion/Action - Request approval the of the intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Summit and Argo Community High School concerning the engagement of Mr. Angel Sarabia, School Resource Officer for the 2018-2019 school year.
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Information - Board Committee Minutes
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Finance - April 16, 2018
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Information - FOIA
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J. Doe - April 25, 2018
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Personnel records request for a former employee
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Joseph Perkoski, Robbins Schwartz - May 15, 2018
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Personnel records request for a former employee
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Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino
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Discussion/Action - Request adoption of textbooks for new courses for the 2018-2019 school year
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Discussion/Action- Request approval of Student Regulatory Policy 2018-2019 as presented.
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Information - Academic Program Updates
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Information - Mrs. Dawn Palmer, Poms Sponsor - SSC Conference Coach Of The Year
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Information - Upcoming Events
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Graduation - Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Toyota Park, 7:30 p.m. *Inclement weather - Swanson Gym - same day.
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Finals – Underclassmen, Wednesday, May 23 - periods 1,7, & 5 _8:00 a.m. start); Thursday, May 24 - periods 2 & 3; Friday, May 25 - periods 6 & 4
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"Welcome to Summer" Staff Fiesta- Thursday, May 24, 2018, noon
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Argo Higher Education Foundation Golf Outing - Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Gleneagles Country Club, Lemont, Illinois, 8:00 a.m. shot gun start
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Summer School:
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Session 1: June 4 - 21, 2018 - 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Monday through Thursday
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Session 2: June 25 - July 12, 2018 - 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Monday through Thursday
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Business Manager – Mr. Murphy
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Discussion/Action - Approve Resolution #17-18-R10 authorizing the preparation and publication of the 2018-2019 tentative budget.
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Discussion/Action - Approve bid for Transportation - Regular Education
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Discussion/Action - Approve renewal of Food Service Contract - Arbor Management
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Discussion/Action - Approve Lyons Township Treasurer Services
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Discussion/Action - Approve disposal of old vehicle
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Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll.
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Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/Imprest.
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Discussion/Action - Approve posting of Substitute Custodian positions
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Information - Student Activity Fund - April
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Information - Summer projects
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Correspondence
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Thank You card from Gene and Tara Poull
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Information
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Argo Facebook
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Congratulations to the Argo Special Olympics Track team!
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2018 Senior Decision Day!
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Mary Poppins!
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Chess Individual National Award Winners
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Congratulations to the Argo Chess team!
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Argo Coalition for Education students!
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Argo GSA - Night of Noise!
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Argo Chess team compete at nationals!
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Annual Culinary Competition at MVCC
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Argo Boys Track highlights!
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Abbey Lopez!
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IHSA Journalism Sectionals
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Girls Track Team
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International Food Festival
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Tech Challenge at MVCC!
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Argo SkillsUSA!
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Humboldt Strong!
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English class take a field trip to the Balzeka Museum of Lithuanian Culture
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Congratulations to Ben Olano
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Moraine Valley Community College All-Star game.
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Argo Boys Track team
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AP Social Science
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Mindfulness for Staff Workshop
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Senior badminton athletes
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Art and Film Festival
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Argo Teachers Nourish the Minds and Bodies of Students
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Girls Varsity Water Polo team undefeated!
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Computer Servicing 1 and 2 students
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Argo Special Olympics track team!
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U.S. MIE Expert & Showcase School Leader Newsletter (May 2018)
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"Argo seeks distinguished alumni"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, May 10, 2018 |
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"Wilkins Choir to perform with Argo Choirs"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, May 10, 2018 |
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"Argo board honors girls' basketball team"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 26, 2018 |
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"Argo teachers' union buys snacks for testing students"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 26, 2018 |
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"WGN Visits Argo High School to Bestow Award on Teacher of the Month'
Independent, Thursday, April 26, 2018 |
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Unfinished Business
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New Business
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Adjournment
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