October 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Approval of Minutes

September 17, 2018 - Regular Minutes

September 17, 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

Information - Reminder: IASB South Cook Division Fall Dinner Meeting, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - Double Tree - 5200 W. 127th Street, Alsip - 6:00 p.m. Please notify the superintendent's office by Friday, October 19th if you plan to attend. 

Information - Informacast Emergency Notification System Update - Mr. Nick Simov, Director of Technology

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to accept the resignation of Mr. Chad Croucher from the position of Head Boys Swim Coach for the 2018-19 school year.

Request approval to accept the resignation of Mr. Eugene Poull from the position of Head Boys Tennis Coach for the 2018-19 school year.

Request approval to move Mrs. Kelly Romero, Third Shift Custodian from probationary status to full-time status with all the responsibilities and benefits of a full-time employee effective September 28, 2018.

Request approval to hire Ms. Jennifer Konow for the position of School Health Aide for the 2018-19 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. This position is available due to the resignation of the previous aide, Mrs. Ivonne Nino.  Ms. Konow will be paid $30.31 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Miss Dena Hammad for the position of Assistant Softball Coach for the 2018-19 school year.  This position is available due to the resignation of the previous coach, Mrs. Theresa Kelsey.  Ms. Hammad has already worked in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Ms. Hammad will be paid $8,041 for the spring season (13.60% of BA Step 1 ($59,125, Year 1).

Request approval to hire Mr. German Garcia for the Substitute Custodian position for the 2018-19 school year pending success completion of pre-employment requirements.  Mr. Garcia will be employed on an "as need" basis and will be paid $17.46 per hour.

Request approval to hire Mr. Juan Martinez for the Substitute Custodian position for the 2018-19 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.  Mr. Martinez will be employed on an "as need" basis and will be paid $17.46 per hour.

Request approval to hire Mr. Brett Lettiere as the SAT Prep Program Coordinator for the 2018-19 school year.  Mr. Lettiere is a current employee in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Mr. Lettiere will work approximately ten (10) afternoons and ten (10) evenings at the excess time pay rate of $37.10 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Ms. Samantha Matuszak for the Substitute Teacher position for the 2018-19 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.  Ms. Matuszak will be paid $22.00 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Joana Alcala Gil as the Clerical Student Aide for the Humanities Department for the 2018-19 school year.  Joana will work after school hours for about eight (8) hours a month as needed at an hourly rate of $8.25.

Request approval to renew the contract with Midwest Educational Support Services for the 2018-19 school year. Midwest provides speech language therapy to Argo students. The total cost to the district for these services is $103,116. 

Request approval for Bedford Park District Baseball Program to use the Dr. Frank Stout Field House and West Gym on November 1, 2018 to April 1, 2019 on Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The recommendation is pending 75% residency, no out of district rental fee will be assessed.  Security and/or maintenance fees may apply.  A current certificate of insurance will be required prior to use of the facilities.

Request approval for Gremio Junior Soccer Club to use the Dr. Frank Stout Field House November 1, 2018 to March 1, 2019 on the following days and times: Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  The recommendation is pending 75% residency, no out of district rental fee will be assessed.  Security and/or maintenance fees may apply. A current certificate of insurance will be required prior to use of the facility.

Request approval for Indian Springs School District #109 to use the Swanson Gym and the Dr. Frank Stout Field House for their commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The recommendation is no charge to the school district for use of the facilities; security and/or maintenance charges may apply.  A current certificate of insurance is required prior to use of the facilities.

Request approval for Saint Joseph School Athletic Programs to use the Dr. Frank Stout Field House, West Gym and Cafeteria on Mondays and Fridays from October 16, 2018 to March 1, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  The recommendation is pending 75% residency, no out of district rental fee will be assessed. Security and/or maintenance fees may apply.  A current certificate of insurance will be required prior to use of the facilities.

Request approval for the United States Marine Corps to use the Dr. Frank Stout Field House, Memorial Stadium, Swanson Gym, Cafeteria, and classrooms 156-160 for Semper Fi boot camp on Friday/Saturday, October 26-27, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  The recommendation is no out of district rental charge will be assessed. Security and/or maintenance fees may apply.  A current certificate of insurance is on file in the Activities office.

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, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity.

The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.

The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.

Pending or probable litigation against, affecting or on behalf of the public body.

Discussion/Action - Approve the request for an extension of unpaid leave of absence by Mrs. Susana Troche

Discussion/Action - Approve adoption of Resolution #18-19-E02 authorizing suspension of Educational Support Staff without pay

Discussion/Action - Approve adoption of Resolution #18-19-E03 authorizing the notice to remedy for a certified personnel

Information - FOIA

Mr. Miles Essner, HBO Real Sports - September 21, 2018

Historical data on number of boys who played a sport other than football and how many of these students received free or reduced lunch

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Academic - September 17, 2018

Finance - September 17, 2018

Information - FMLA

Mr. Jim Spindler, Student Supervisor - On or around November 8, 2018 through November 26, 2018.

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Information - Katie Smith, Head Golf Coach named SSC Red Division Coach of the Year

Information - Upcoming Events

8th Grade Night - Wednesday, October 17th, 2018, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Choir Concert - Thursday, October 18, 2018, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Performing Arts Center

All School Testing - Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Semper Fi Saturday - Friday, October 26-27, 2018, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. - Field House and Football Field

Jazz Band Concert - Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. - Performing Arts Center

Veterans Day Assembly - Friday, November 9, 2018

7th Grade Step-Up - Tuesday, November 13, 2018; Thursday, November 15, 2018; Friday, November 16, 2018

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action - Approve Employee Health & Dental Insurance Renewal 2019 (1/1/19 - 12/31/19)

Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/IMPREST

Information - Summer Projects 2018 Presentation - Mr. Mark Croeger, Director of Buildings and Grounds and Mr. Gary Nothnagel, Director of Custodial Services

Information - Student Activity Fund - September

Correspondence

Thank you card from Mr. Kyle Stern, Argo Teacher Council President

Information

Argo Facebook

Boys Soccer "Senior Night"

October Parent University

Argo Soccer

Argo Golf Team, Mrs. Katelyn Smith - SSC Golf Coach of the Year!

American Studies field trip

Latin American Literature and AP Spanish Language classes

Community Work Training Class

Girls Tennis Team back at it!

Sophomore Girls Volleyball take 1st Place!

Mr. Schutz - September teacher of the month

Freshman and Varsity Football win over Bremen High School

Argo Girls Tennis Team

Homecoming Fun!

"Argo Community High School celebrates Homecoming"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, September 20, 2018

"Harris' 3 TDs pace Argo"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, September 20, 2018

Congrats to Alumna, Dr. Jennifer Wolfe Grenier - Class of '98

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment