June 17, 2019 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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May 20, 2019 - Regular Minutes
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May 20, 2019 - Closed 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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Discussion/Action - Public Hearing to propose and approve the holiday waiver for Veteran's Day.
A. A motion is requested that the Board of Education enter into a public hearing to propose and approve the holiday waiver for Veteran's Day. B. Hearing on the waiver C. A motion is requested that the Board of Education adjourn the public hearing on the holiday waiver for Veteran's Day. D. Approve waiver per Resolution #18-19-R09 |
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President’s Report – Dr. Kozal
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Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda
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Request to accept the notice of resignation from Mr. John Gayton from the position of Head Boys and Girls Soccer Coach for the 2019-20 school year.
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Request approval for probationary Secretary to the Athletic Director, Mrs. Paris Townsell to take an unpaid leave of absence from July 11, 2019 to approximately July 25, 2019.
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Request approval to renew the following fall coaches contracts for the 2019-20 school year.
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Athletic Training - Head - Andrew Gripp - $12,673
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Athletic Training - Assistant - Chris Hills - $9,125
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Cross Country - Head - Mary Bergman - $10,772
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Cross Country - Assistant - Paul Thompson - $8,618
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Golf - Head - Katelyn Smith - $7,604
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Golf - Assistant - Gregory Kolke - $6,083
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Football - Head - Timothy Connelly - $11,406
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Football - Assistant - Christopher Kelly - $8,693
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Football - Assistant - Jason Korkosz - $9,215
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Football - Assistant - Justin Malec - $9,215
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Football - Assistant - Keith Miller - $9,215
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Football - Assistant - James Pino - $9,215
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Football - Assistant - Phillip Rossberg - $8,693
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Football - Assistant - Lou Esposito - $8,693
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Soccer - Assistant - Robert Markatos - $8,618
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Soccer - Assistant - Carlos Marquez - $8,618
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G Swim - Head - Carla Murray - $10,867
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G Swim - Assistant - Lindsae Baldes - $9,125
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G Volleyball - Head - Adam Tinken - $10,772
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G Volleyball - Assistant - Matthew LeVan - $8,210
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G Volleyball - Assistant - Ryan Skendzel - $8,618
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Cheer - Head - Cary Amesquita - $6,337
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Cheer - Assistant - Jalena Harting - $4,528
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Request approval to renew the following fall/winter coaches contracts for the 2019-20 school year.
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Poms - Head - Dawn Palmer - $12,673
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Poms - Assistant - Jen Holmbeck - $9,056
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Poms - Assistant - Stephanie Valdez - $9,505
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Request approval to renew the following winter coaches contracts for the 2019-20 school year.
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Cheer - Head - Cary Amesquita - $6,337
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Cheer - Assistant - Jalena Harting - $4,528
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Athletic Training - Head - Phillip Rossberg - $12,074
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Athletic Training - Assistant - Andrew Gripp - $9,124
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B Basketball - Head - Patrick Maietta - $11,406
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B Basketball - Assistant - Milosh Lukovic - $9,125
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B Basketball - Assistant - Jason Reiter - $8,693
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B Basketball - Assistant - Marquis Dotson - $8,693
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G Basketball - Head - Daniel McCarthy - $11,406
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G Basketball - Assistant - Dena Hammad - $8,693
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G Basketball - Assistant - Michael Richler - $9,125
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B Bowling - Head - Scott Lee - $7,245
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B Bowling - Assistant - Elaine Eliadis - $5,796
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G Bowling - Head - Robert Markatos - $7,245
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B Swim - Head - Carla Murray - $10,867
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B Swim - Assistant - Federico Garcia - $9,125
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Wrestling - Head - Matthew McMurray - $11,406
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Wrestling - Assistant - Thomas McEntee - $9,125
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Wrestling - Assistant - Michael Napleton - $8,693
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Wrestling - Assistant - Gregory Kolke - $9,125
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Request approval to renew the following spring coaches contracts for the 2019-20 school year.
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Athletic Training - Head - Chris Hills - $12,673
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Athletic Training - Assistant - Phil Rossberg - $8,693
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Badminton - Head - Todd Evans - $10,139
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Badminton - Assistant - Jennifer Holmbeck - $7,727
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Baseball - Head - Russ Nowak - $10,772
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Baseball - Assistant - Matt Strle - $8,210
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Baseball - Assistant - Chris Strelow - $8,618
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Baseball - Assistant - Phillip Baricovich - $8,618
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Girls Soccer - Assistant - Rob Markatos - $8,618
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Girls Soccer - Assistant - Carlos Marquez - $8,618
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Softball - Head - Andy Corbin - $10,722
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Softball - Assistant - Joseph Krob - $8,618
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Softball - Assistant - Anthony Metoyer Jr. - $8,618
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Softball - Assistant - Dena Hammad - $8,210
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Boys Tennis - Head - Taylor Loux - $9,659
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Boys Tennis - Assistant - Albert Hasan - $7,727
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Boys Track & Field - Head - Scott Ball - $12,673
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Boys Track & Field - Assistant - Brian Schutz - $10,139
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Boys Track & Field - Assistant - Jason Korkosz - $10,139
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Boys Track & Field - Assistant - Emily Sawyer - $9,659
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Girls Track & Field - Head - Eva Manzke - $12,673
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Girls Track & Field - Assistant - Chris Kelly - $9,659
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Girls Track & Field - Assistant - David Harris - $9,659
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Boys Volleyball - Head - Ryan Skendzel - $10,772
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Boys Volleyball - Assistant - Matt LeVan - $8,210
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Boys Water Polo - Head - Federico Garcia - $10,772
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Girls Water Polo - Head - Milosh Lukovic - $10,772
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Boys/Girls Water Polo - Assistant - Matt McMurray - $8,210
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Request to hire the following teachers for the ELL Resource Program for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers will work on a rotating basis assisting students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. and on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will be paid at the excess time pay rate of $37.88 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement and the salaries will be funded through the Title I Grant.
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Grace Drobny
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Nadia Elkhatib
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Tommy Jankowicz
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Jennifer Julius
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Karen Lesnicki
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Susy Macedo
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Vanessa Perez
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Emily Sawyer
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Request approval to hire the following as Teacher Mentors for the 2019-20 school year. First year teacher mentors will work up to 80 hours and second year teacher mentors will work up to 40 hours. They will be paid at the extra duty hourly rate of $37.88 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement which will be funded by the Title II grant. In addition we are recommending Mr. Jeremy Daugherty continue as coordinator of the mentoring program. Mr. Daugherty will be paid at the extra duty rate of $37.88 per the CBA.
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Pat Maietta
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Allison Bean
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Janet Costello
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Dawn Palmer
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Timothy Connelly
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Request approval to hire the following individuals for the budgeted Humanities Department Pro-Tech positions for the 2019-20 school year pending successful completion of background checks and qualifications.
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Art - Raku Firing/Kiln Cleaning - Tim Pfiffner - $500.00
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Vocal Music - Choir Class Accompanist - Cheryl Skoda - $4,200
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Vocal Music - Solo and Ensemble Accompanist #1 - Cheryl Skoda - $360.00
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Orchestra - Orchestra Pro-Tech #1 - Alexis Bourke - $200.00
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Orchestra - Orchestra Pro-Tech #2 - Guadalupe Orozco - $200.00
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Orchestra - Orchestra Pro-Tech #3 - Christina Dickenson - $200.00
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Orchestra - Orchestra Pro-Tech #4 - Julius Adams - $200.00
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Orchestra - Orchestra Pro-Tech #5 - Izabella Gieron - $200.00
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Orchestra - Solo & Ensemble Accompanist #1 - Brian Goodman - $360.00
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Orchestra - Solo & Ensemble Accompanist #2 - TBD - $360.00
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Instrumental Music - Marching Band Seasonal Assistant - Daniel Kent - $2,500.00
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Instrumental Music - Marching Band Seasonal Assistant - Alexis Bourke - $2,500.00
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Instrumental Music - Marching Band Camp Assistant #1 - TBD - $650.00
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Instrumental Music - Marching Band Camp Assistant #2 - Sarah Sartori - $650.00
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Instrumental Music - Marching Band Camp Assistant #3 - Dan Sartori - $650.00
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Instrumental Music - Solo & Ensemble Accompanist - Alexis Bourke - $360.00
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Instrumental Music - Solo & Ensemble Accompanist - TBD - $360.00
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Request approval to hire the following teachers for the Argo After Hours Program for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers will work on a rotating basis to provide tutoring for all students who are encountering academic difficulties. They will work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the LRC. They will be paid at the excess time rate of $37.88 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement and will be funded through the Title I Grant.
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Nicolette D'Amico
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Brian T. Evans
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Robert Powers
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Eric Schumacher
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Jennifer Turn
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Concepcion Van Wazer
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Request approval to hire the following teachers for the Science Resource Program for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers will work on a rotating basis assisting students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. and on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will be paid at the excess time pay rate of $37.88 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement and will be funded through the Title I Grant.
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Jill Alexander
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Kristiana Bailey
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Nick Borowicz
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Kori Bowns
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Jeremy Daugherty
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Vickie Maslowski
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Shannon Sundberg
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Kiera Vizza - Milligan
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Request approval to hire the following teachers for the Math Resource Program for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers will work on a rotating basis assisting students on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will be paid at the excess pay rate of $37.88 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement and funded by the Title I Grant.
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Lucian Bogdan
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John Dagres
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Molly Dinnon
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Jim Kantzavelos
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Melissa McCormack
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Lindsay Murray
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Eduardo Padilla
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Jason Reiter
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Assurim Rosete-Sanchez
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Emily Sawyer
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Eric Schumacher
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Howard Sirota
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Katelyn Smith
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Kyle Stern
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Kurt Taute
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Request approval to hire the following teachers for the AMP Program for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers will work during student study halls for two (2) hours per week during their lunch periods. They will be paid at the excess time pay rate of $37.88 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement. The program is funded through the Title I Grant.
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Andrew Corbin
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Nicolette D'Amico
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Grace Drobny
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Elaine Eliadis
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Aimee Guildin
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Jennifer Julius
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Janel Kallemeyn
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Patricia Kotsiovos
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Jon Leonard
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Robert Powers
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Emily Sawyer
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Margie Wyroba
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Request approval to hire the following teachers for the GRIT Program for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers will work as resource teachers for any student who is failing four (4) or more classes. They will work five (5) days per week for nine (9) weeks, during their lunch periods. They will be paid at the excess pay rate of $37.88 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement. The program is funded through the Title I Grant.
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Jennifer Allison
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Michelle Coleman
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Brian T. Evans
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Christopher Hills
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Jennifer Holmbeck
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Kristopher Kowalski
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Tom McEntee
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Eric Schumacher
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Katelyn Smith
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Jennifer Turn
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Beth Whittinghill
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Request approval to hire the following as paid student aides in the LRC for the 2019-20 school year. The students will work one hour per day, 5 days per week at an hourly rate of $8.25.
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Angela Balderas - Bridgeview
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Kavon Denny - Justice
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Mia Heard - Justice
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Mya Heard - Justice
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Irena Ilic - Willow Springs
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Zacil Quiroz - Summit
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Jose Trujillo - Justice
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Request approval to hire Mr. Taylor Loux for the Head Girls Tennis Coach position. Mr. Loux is a current staff member and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed. This hire is due to the non-renewal of the previous coach, Mr. Kyle Stern. Mr. Loux will be paid $9,659.00 (16.00% of BA Step 1 ($60,367.00), Year 5) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to hire Mr. Brian Todd Evans for the Assistant Girls Tennis Coach position for the 2019-20 school. Mr. Evans is a current teacher in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed. This position is due to the non-renewal of the previous coach, Mr. Eugene Poull. Mr. Evans will be paid $7,727.00 (12.80% of BA Step 1 ($60,367.00), Year 1) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request approval to hire Ms. Jacqueline Finley for the Assistant Girls Basketball Coach position for the 2019-20 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. Ms. Finley will be paid $8,693.00 (14.40% of BA Step 1 ($60,367.00), Year 3) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.
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Request to hire Bryan Delgado as a Zero Hour Student Aide in Main Office East for the 2019-20 school year. Bryan will work 5 days per week for 1 hour at an hourly rate of $8.25.
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Request approval to hire Jovanny Torres as a replacement Student Aide in the IT department for summer 2019. Jovanny will work until the beginning of the 2019-20 school year at an hourly rate of $8.25.
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Request retroactive approval for the Calumet Area Industrial Commission (CAIC) Summer Bridge program. This program will be offered to recently graduated Argo seniors to complete the classroom and certification requirements for OSHA, LEAN Manufacturing, and Forklift training. The entire training is funded through CAIC with no cost to the District. We are requesting retroactive approval for use of Argo facilities (Classrooms 164 and 246) during the summer school hours from June 3 through June 27, 2019. A current certificate of insurance is on file.
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Request approval for Coaches Dan McCarthy and Jacqueline Finley to chaperone the members of the Argo Girls Basketball team as they participate in the Marquette University Team Camp in Milwaukee, WI on June 21 & 22, 2019. This trip will require an overnight trip. The team will stay at Marquette University and will travel on a school mini bus There is no cost to the district for this event.
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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, 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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).
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Discussion/Action - Request approval of the FY20 A.E.R.O. Budget
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Discussion/Action - Request approval for confidential secretaries and administrative salaries for the 2019-20 school year.
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Information - FOIA
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Major Robert Stevenson, Marines - May 16, 2019
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Updated directory for senior, class of 2019 and junior, class of 2020.
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Information - Board Committee Minutes
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Finance - May 20, 2019
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Information - FMLA - Mr. Adam Tinken - starting on or around September 5, 2019 lasting ten (10) school days and ending on or around September 18, 2019.
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Principal's Report - Dr. Covino
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Discussion/Action - Request approval for the revision of the Student ID policy portion of the Student Handbook and Regulatory Policy
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Informational - PPS Annual Report
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Information - Upcoming Events
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Argo Community High School 100th Anniversary 5K Run/Walk - Sunday, July 28th - 7:30am to 9:00am starting at SeatGeek Stadium
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Registration - Monday, August 5th - 12:00pm to 6:00pm; Tuesday, August 6th - 12:00pm to 6:00pm; Wednesday, August 7th - 12:00pm to 7:00pm
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Teacher Institute Days - Monday, August 12th and Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
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Freshman and Transfer Students First Day - Wednesday, August 14th, 2019
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First Day for All Students - Thursday, August 15th, 2019
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Maroon and White Night - Friday, August 23rd, 2019 - 4:30pm to 9:00pm - Swanson Gym
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Business Manager – Mr. Murphy
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Discussion/Action - Approve renewal of Property, Casualty, Catastrophic Student Accident, Cyber & Liability Insurance for the 2019-20 school year.
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Discussion/Action - Approve Computer Purchase for AutoCad class - Perkins/CTEI
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Discussion/Action - Approve Firewall and Internet Upgrade - Erate
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Discussion/Action - Approve Professional Service Fee for Recalculation of General State Aide payment.
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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 Disposal of District Property
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Discussion/Action - Approve 3-year Security Contract Renewal
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Discussion/Action - Approve Activity Account Openings/Closings
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Discussion/Action - Approve Donation of Vehicle
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Information - Student Activity Fund (May)
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Correspondence
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Thank you letter from the Justice Public Library for computer donation
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Thank you card from Mr. Kyle Stern
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Information
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"Graduation day for Argo students"
Des Plaines Valley News, June 6, 2019 |
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"Argo student is ACES"
DesPlaines Valley News, May 30, 2019 |
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"Argonauts to continue sports careers in college"
DesPlaines Valley News, May 30, 2019 |
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Unfinished Business
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New Business
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Adjournment
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