April 15, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Approval of Minutes

March 18, 2019 - Regular Minutes

March 18, 2019 - Executive Session Minutes

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

Presentation: Dr. Jill Kingsfield

Appreciation for years of service for outgoing Board members

Dallis Anderson - 4 years

Helen Mallis - 24 years

Terrence Pappas - 24 years

President’s Report – Mr. Pappas

Discussion/Action - Approve Special Board of Education meeting for reorganization on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Charles E. Wingo Historical Room

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Dr. Laura Jervis from the position of Head Sponsor of Scholastic Bowl for the 2019-20 school year.

Request approval to hire Ms. Paris Townsell for the Director of Athletics Secretary position pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements effective May 1, 2019.  This position is available due to resignation of the previous secretary in March. Additionally, it is requested that Ms. Townsell be allowed to work no more than three days ahead of the official start date for training.  Ms. Townsell will be paid $29.16 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Ms. Joan Murphy for the PPS Counseling Intern position pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements for the 2019-20 school year.  Ms. Murphy will be paid a stipend of $1,250 per semester for a total cost of $2,500 for the school year, which is fully reimbursable through the state of Illinois. 

Request approval to hire the following ESS Teacher Aides for the 2019 summer school sessions. Instructional aides will be paid $24.92 per hour up to 6/30/19 and $25.54 per hour starting 7/1/19 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement. Instructional aides will not exceed 80 hours per session, or 160 hours for the summer.  Employment is based on student enrollment. All the following aides have the appropriate certifications and are currently employed at Argo.

ESS Instructional Aides

Patty Diaz

Dena Hammad

Antonio Manjarrez

Gerardo Padilla

Tracy Tough

Kathy Trybula

Michelle Walsh

ESS 1:1 Aides

Dimka Atanassova

Carlos Marquez

Nariman Rizek

Lori Regep

Request approval to hire the following Teachers for the 2019 summer school sessions. The pay rate is $37.10 per hour for 6/3/19 through 6/30/19 and $37.88 per hour starting 7/1/19 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement. Each class has different hours, but no teacher will exceed 68 hours per session. Employment is based on student enrollment. All teachers have the appropriate certificates and either currently teach at Argo or have taught at Argo before.

Alexa Edwards - Art

Eric Englert - English

Erin Walsh - English

Rob Wegley - English

Janet Costello - ESS

Nicolette D'Amico - ESS

Al Hasan - ESS

Jen Holmbeck - ESS

Kate Hutchinson - ESS

Matt Levan - ESS

Carlos Marquez - ESS

Michael Napleton - ESS

Jessica Rys - ESS

Mary Kate Shaughnessy - ESS

Adam Tinken - ESS

Beth Whittinghill - ESS

Grace Drobny - ELL

John Dagres - Math

Molly Dinnon - Math

Lindsay Murray - Math

Jason Reiter - Math

Emily Sawyer - Math

Katelyn Smith - Math

Jeremy Daugherty - Science

Taylor Loux - Social Studies

Cara Weinberg - Social Studies

Request approval to hire the following teachers as Drivers Education Classroom and/or Behind the Wheel Instructors for Summer 2019 and the 2019-20 school year. They will be paid the excess rate of $37.10 until June 30, 2019 and $37.88 per hour thereafter, per the Collectively Bargained Agreement. Employment is based on student enrollment. All instructors have the appropriate certificates and either currently teach at Argo or have taught at Argo before.

Elaine Eliadis

Andy Gripp

Chris Hills

Greg Kolke

Jason Korkosz

Milosh Lukovic

Thomas McEntee

Matt McMurray

Russ Nowak

Request approval to hire Mr. Patrick Block as a Pro-Tech to assist with the spring musical as a musician in the orchestra pit pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.  Mr. Block will work no more than 20 hours at a rate of $25.00, not to exceed $500.00 as budgeted.

Request approval to hire Mr. Nick Sednew as a Pro-Tech to assist with the spring musical as a musician in the orchestra pit pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.  Mr. Sednew will work no more than 20 hours at a rate of $25.00, not to exceed $500.00 as budgeted. 

Request approval for the Bedford Park Dance Group to use the Portillo Performing Arts Center on June 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fees for audio visual technician, security and/or maintenance may apply. A current certificate of insurance will need to be provided prior to use of the facility.

Request approval for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club to use Memorial Stadium on the following dates: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays, May 2, 23, and 30, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The district recommends charging the organization $300 per hour. Fees for security and/or maintenance may apply.  A current certificate of insurance will need to be provided prior to use of the facility.

Request approval for the Spirit Redeemed Gospel Concert Group to use the Portillo Performing Arts Center on June 15, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fees for audio visual technician, security and/or maintenance may apply.  A current certificate of insurance is required prior to use of 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).

Discussion/Action - Request approval for the board president to draft a response to the grievance submitted that aligns with the Board's discussion in executive session and is issued to the Union within the time frame established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Information - FOIA

Olivia Deloian, NBC5 Universal - March 26, 2019

Documents showing how and where the students are to be sheltered, in case of a tornado emergency.

Information - A.E.R.O. Special Education Update

Information - Board Committee Minutes - None since March meeting

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Discussion/Action - Request approval for new instructional materials for the 2019-20 school year

Information - Upcoming Events

Spring Jazz Show - Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - Performing Arts Center - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Good Friday - Friday, April 19, 2019 - Non Attendance Day

Spring Musical - The Adams Family, Performing Arts Center - Thursday, April 25; Friday, April 26; Saturday, April 27, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

Best of the Argonauts - Wednesday, May 1, 2019 - Performing Arts Center - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

International Food Fair - Friday, May 3, 2019 - Cafeteria - 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Advanced Placement Testing - Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 17, 2019

Orchestra Concert - Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - Performing Arts Center - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Band Concert - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - Performing Arts Center - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Choir Concert - Thursday, May 9, 2019 - Performing Arts Center - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Senior Finals - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - May 14, 15, 16, 2019

Prom - Friday, May 17, 2019 - Drury Lane, Oak Brook - 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Great America Grad Night - May 18 - May 19, 2019 - Six Flags Great America - 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Graduation - Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - SeatGeek Stadium - 7:30 p.m. 

Board Members to forward names of diploma recipients to Mr. William Toulios, Assistant Principal by Monday, May 13, 2019

Finals – Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - March 29, 30, 31, 2019

Argo Higher Education Foundation Golf Outing - Wednesday, June 19, 2019, Odyssey Club, Tinley Park, Illinois - 8:00 a.m. shot gun start

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action - Request approval to accept the renewal agreement for auditor services for fiscal year 2018-19

Discussion/Action - Request approval of Driver Education Vehicle Purchase

Discussion/Action - Request approval of Performing Arts Center mezzanine proposal

Discussion/Action -  Request approval for the Disposal of Assets - PC's to library

Discussion/Action - Request approval for the renewal of Arbor Food Service Contract

Discussion/Action - Request approval of contract with Seat/Geek Stadium/Spectrum

Discussion/Action - Request approval of Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Request approval of Accounts Payable/Imprest

Information - National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Grant

Information - Student Activity Fund - March

Correspondence

Information

Argo Facebook

Family Consumer Science

New FS 4x200 school record

Abby Lopez with a new school record!

Women's History Month

Congratulations Argo chess team

Celebrating Music in Our Schools

Argo boys track highlights

Argo Winter Guard

Advanced Theatre

"Argo school board votes to abate to abate $1.9 million in property taxes"
DesPlaines Valley News, Wednesday, March 27, 2019

"Argo chess team wins 14th at nationals"
DesPlaines Valley News, Thursday, March 21, 2019

"New school record"
DesPlaines Valley News, Thursday, March 14, 2019

"Argo band serves up breakfast"
DesPlaines Valley News, Thursday, March 14, 2019

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment