September 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Public Hearing for the 2018-2019 budget

Discussion/Action - Public Hearing

A motion is requested that the Board of Education enter into a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget.

Hearing on the 2018-2019 Budget.

A motion is requested that the Board of Education adjourn the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget.

Discussion/Action - Approve budget per Resolution #18-19-R01 for fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

Approval of Minutes

August 20, 2018 - Regular Minutes

August 20, 2018 - Executive Session Minutes

Audiences:
       Persons wishing to address the Board of Education are expected to follow School Board Policy 2:230

President’s Report – Mr. Pappas

Discussion/Action - Approve Board Member estimated expenses for the Triple I Conference November 16-18, 2018.

Information - Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) Award Recipients: Dallis Anderson, William Parra Jr. and Paul Zwijack - Awards to be presented at the upcoming South Cook Dinner Meeting at the Double Tree on October 30th.

Information - Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) South Cook Division Fall Dinner Meeting, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 • Double Tree - Alsip, 5000 W. 127th Street • Alsip, 6:00 p.m.  Please notify the superintendent's office by Friday, October 19th if you plan to attend. 

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Mr. Richard Sprague II from the position of Art Club Head Sponsor for the 2018-19 school year. 

Request approval to hire Ms. Alexa Edwards for the Art Club Head Sponsor position for the 2018-19 school year.  Ms. Edwards is a current teacher in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  This position is available due to the resignation of the previous sponsor, Mr. Richard Sprague II.  Ms. Edwards will be paid $1,561.00 (2.64% of BA Step 1 - $59,125, Year 1) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Mr. Zachary Collins for the Head Speech and Debate Sponsor position for the 2018-19 school year. Mr. Collins is a current teacher in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  This position is available due to the resignation of the previous sponsor, Ms. Cara Prochaska. Mr. Collins will be paid $7,095.00 (12.00% of BA Step 1 - $59,125.00, Year 1) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to move Mr. Frank Rinaldi, Student Supervisor from probationary status to regular status with all the responsibilities and benefits of a full-time employee effective September 19, 2018. 

Request retroactive approval to hire Ms. Nariman Rizek (as of 8/22/18) for the ESS Instructional Assistant position for the 2018-19 school year.  All pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Ms. Rizek is replacing Ms. Kristi Gabriel who recently resigned.  Ms. Rizek will be paid $24.92 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Ms. Vickie Maslowski for the Science Resource Program for the 2018-19 school year. Ms. Maslowski is a current teacher in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Ms. Maslowski will be paid $37.10 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.  This program is funded through the Title I Grant.

Request approval to hire Ms. Madeline Munoz for the Utility Clerk position in the PPS Department for the 2018-19 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.  Ms. Munoz will work 10 months, 15 hours per week at $18.29 per hour.

Request retroactive approval to hire Rachel Alber (as of 9/10/18) as a paid Student Aide in the Main Office East for the 2018-19 school year.  Rachel will work zero hour, five (5) days per week and will be paid $8.25 per hour.  Rachel is replacing Amber Marzec who recently resigned.

Request approval to hire the following juniors and seniors as paid Student Aides in the IT department for the 2018-19 school year.  The students will work during their free periods, and as needed during the winter and spring breaks at an hourly rate of $8.25.

Cristian Dominguez - Summit

Rachel Merwin - Bridgeview

Brittany Samars - Bridgeview

Jovanny Torres - Summit

Request approval to hire the following as paid Student Aides in the Audio Visual department for the 2018-19 school year.  The students will work one (1) hour per day, five (5) days per week at an hourly rate of $8.25.

Skylar L. Knouse - Justice

Ryan Perez - Justice

Request approval to hire Ms. Luna Hilal for the Speech and Debate Assistant Sponsor position for the 2018-19 school year.  Ms. Hilal is a current employee in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Ms. Hilal will be filling the vacant Assistant Speech and Debate Sponsor position and will be paid $5,322 (9.00% of BA Step 1 - $59,125, Year 1) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Mrs. Anna Ziaja-Castillo for the Speech and Debate Assistant Sponsor position for the 2018-19 school year.  Mrs. Castillo is a current employee in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Mrs. Castillo will be filling the vacant Assistant Speech and Debate Sponsor position and will be paid $5,322 (9.00% of BA Step 1 - $59,125, Year 1) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Mr. Brian Todd Evans for the Head Badminton Coach position for the 2018-19 school year. Mr. Evans is a current teacher in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  This position is available due to the resignation of the previous coach, Ms. Adena Hawkins.  Mr. Evans will be paid $9,930 (16.00% of BA, Step 6 - $62,060), Year 8) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Mr. Robert Markatos for the Head Girls Bowling position for the 2018-19 school year. Mr. Markatos is a current teacher in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  This position is available due to the resignation of the previous coach, Mr. Andrew Corbin.  Mr. Markatos will be paid $7,095 (12.00% of BA Step 1 - $59,125, Year 1) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval for the Argo Redbirds Softball Club to use the Softball Field and the Dr. Frank Stout Field House on the following dates:
September - October, 2018 - Softball Field; Saturday's from 9:00am to 1:00 pm and Sunday's from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
November, 2018 - April, 2019 - Field House; Saturday's from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Sunday's from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The district recommendation is pending 75% residency, no out of district fee will be assessed.  Fees for security and/or maintenance may apply. A current certificate of insurance will need to be provided prior to use of facilities.

Request approval for the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church to use the Mike Wojciehowicz Aquatic Center on January 6, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The district recommendation is no rental charge for use of facility.  Fees for security, AV, IT and maintenance may apply.  A current certificate of insurance will need to be provided prior to use of the facility.

Request approval for the Peckwas Prep Academy to use the Charles Bulow Auditorium on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 and Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The district recommendation is no rental charge for use of the facility. Fees for security, AV, IT and maintenance may apply.  A current certificate of insurance will need to be provided prior to use of the facility.

Request approval for the Summit Park District  to use the Dr. Frank Stout Field House from October 1, 2018 to March 30, 2019 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The district recommendation is pending 75% residency, no out of district fee will be assessed.  Fees for security and/or maintenance may apply.  A current certificate of insurance will need to be provided prior to use of the facility.

Superintendent's Report - Dr. Kingsfield

Discussion/Action - Approval to adjourn to Executive Session for the purposes of discussing:

The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, 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).

The setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the public body. 2(c)(6).

Discussion/Action - Approval of Title I District Plan for the 2018-19 school year

Information - FOIA

Josh Fine, HBO Real Sports - September 10, 2018

Historical data on number of students who played football and how many of those students received free or reduced lunch

Percentage of Argo's general population that received free or reduced lunch in the 2012-13 and 2017-18 school years

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Academic - January 11, 2018

Finance - August 20, 2018

Information - FMLA

Mr. Jason Smith - On or around January 25, 2019 for a period of 4 weeks.

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Discussion/Action - Approval of Dual Credit Agreement for the Indiana University Advance College Project

Information - Upcoming Events

Senior College & Financial Aid Night - Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. - Portillo Performing Arts Center

PFA/Parents United Meeting - Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. - Commons/Room 114

Parent University "Vaping: What Parents Need To Know" - Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. - Commons/Room 114

Golden Fleece Play - Portillo Performing Arts Center

Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.

Friday, October 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

Columbus Day - Monday, October 8, 2018 - No School

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - No School
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Field House

Orchestra Concert - Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. - Portillo Performing Arts Center

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action - Approval of Resolution #18-19-R02 to transfer funds from Operation/Maintenance Fund to Capital Projects Fund

Discussion/Action - Approval of Resolution #18-19-R03 authorizing prompt payment of bills

Discussion/Action - Approval to: 1. create the following new Activity Account: #322- "Class of 2022" and 2. CLOSE #218 - "Class of 2018" and transfer balance to #319 - "Class of 2019"

Discussion/Action - Approval to open the following Activity Accounts for Athletics: Boys Water Polo - #432 and Girls Water Polo - #434

Discussion/Action - Approval of Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approval of Accounts Payable/IMPREST

Information - TRS Salary & Benefits Report in Compliance with Public Act 97-0256

Information - IMRF Salary & Benefits Report in Compliance with Public Act 97-0609

Information - Moody's Financial Rating 2018

Information - ISBE Mandates Public Act 100-0163 and Senate Bill 2428

Information - Student Activity Fund (August)

Correspondence

Thank you card from the Glispie family

Good sportsmanship letter from IHSA Official

Information

Argo Facebook

Cultural & Heritage Day - Homecoming Week 2018

Homecoming Week 2018

Argo Golf Open at Cog Hill

Girls Varsity Tennis

First Parent University - Navigating Argo High School

Class of 1998 Reunion

Argo Football Wins Home Opener!

Argo Alumni Staff

Argo Booster Club

Marching Band & Sailorettes

Back-to-School Night

Culinary Students

Forensic Science Class Scavenger Hunt

Welcome back Argo Class of 1968!

Alumna Kristin Pink featured in the Daily Southtown!

Argo Girls Swim & Dive Camp Wash

Argo Memorial Field Grand Re-Opening!

Welcome back Argonauts!

Welcome to Argo - Class of 2022!!

Alumna Shannon Wilbourne "Class of 2018" named inaugural Goldsborough Scholar!

"Argonauts christen new field with win"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, September 6, 2018

"New football field dedicatedr"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, August 23, 2018

"Argo Coalition for Education awards scholarships"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, August 30, 2018

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment