November 18, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Approval of Minutes

October 21, 2019 - Regular Minutes

October 21, 2019 - Executive Session Minutes

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

Presentation:  Mr. Paul Timm, Facility Engineering Associates - School Security Evaluation Summary

President’s Report – Dr. Kozal

Discussion/Action - Approval of Board Protocols developed at IASB "Starting Right" workshop in September 2019

Information - Joint Annual Conference, November 22-24, 2019

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Mr. Greg Kolke from the position of Assistant Golf Coach effective November 7, 2019.

Request approval to move the following staff from probationary status to full-time status with all the responsibilities and benefits of full-time employees.

Ms. Meredith Rigo, ESS Instructional Assistant - effective November 22, 2019

Ms. Gianna Spadoni, ESS Instructional Assistant - effective November 13, 2019

Ms. Miriam Shimko, ESS Instructional Assistant - effective November 14, 2019

Ms. Carlette White, ESS Instructional Assistant - effective November 14, 2019

Request approval to hire the following SAT Prep Instructors for the 2019-20 school year.  All teachers are current staff members and have successfully completed pre-employment requirements.  The instructors will be paid $37.88 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Tatiana Barakat

Brett Lettiere

Lindsay Murray

Eric Schumacher

Katie Smith

Erin Walsh

Request the retroactive hire (as of November 12, 2019) of  Mr. Jay Smith for the full-time Science Teacher position pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.  This position is open due to the resignation of Mr. Greg Kolke.  Mr. Smith will be paid at MA Step 13, $66,656.39 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request the retroactive hire (as of August 19, 2019) of  Mr. Thomas Burbridge for the Skilled Maintenance Specialist - Painter position for the 2019-20 school year.  Mr. Burbridge is a current employee in the district and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed. Mr. Burbridge will be paid $30.00 per hour.  Mr. Burbridge will also receive $4,396.93 retroactive to August 19, 2019.

Request approval to hire Ms. Taylor Stamps for the FMLA English Teacher position pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements from February 21, 2019 through the end of the school year. Ms. Stamps will be replacing Mrs. Laura Martensen while she in on FMLA leave.  Ms. Stamps will be paid $22.00 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request retroactive approval for Sponsors, Mr. Mike Cognetti and Miss Bernice Schopf to accompany the four (4) Argo Skills USA club members to participate in the Skills USA Leadership Conference in Lisle, IL on November 7-9, 2019.  This trip requires an overnight stay at the Sheraton in Lisle, IL. The approximate cost for this trip which includes hotel, meals and transportation is $1,710.00.

Request approval for the Indian Springs School District #109 to use the Swanson Gym and the Dr. Frank Stout Field House for their commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Fees for security and/or maintenance may apply.  A current Certificate of Insurance is required prior to use of the facilities.

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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

Collective Bargaining - Collective negotiating matters and deliberations concerning salary schedules. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

Discussion/Action - Approve Resolution #19-20-R05 supporting the A.E.R.O. Special Education Cooperative project

Information - 2019 School Report Card

Information - School Board Members Appreciation Day, November 15, 2019

Information - FOIA

Ann Pistone, ABC7 News - October 30, 2019

Vaping related confiscations and discipline from 2017 to date. 

Educational programs implemented by the district regarding vaping prevention

Jodie Stein - October 24, 2019

Full-time employees total compensation for years 2013-2018

Jack, Cook County Observer Investigations - October 22, 2019

Email correspondence

Nancy Holstein, Canon Solutions America, Inc - October 18, 2019

Current multifunction and production copiers lease and maintenance agreement along with terms and conditions.

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Academic Committee Meeting - October 30, 2019

Finance Committee Meeting - October 21, 2019

Information - FMLA

Mr. Lucian Bogdan - Math Teacher - November 11, 2019 and returning on November 19 or 22, 2019.

Dr. Laura Martensen - English Teacher - On or around February 24, 2020 until May 22, 2020.

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Discussion/Action - Approve new course proposals and new course titles for the 2020-21 school year.

Information - Upcoming Events

Non - Attendance Day - Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 28, 2019 - No School

Non - Attendance Day - Friday, November 29, 2019

Holiday Concert - Friday, December 6, 2019 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - Richard & Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center.

Polar Express Night - Friday, December 13, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. - LRC

Finals - December 18,19 & 20, 2019

Winter Break - Monday, December 23, 2019 through Friday, January 3, 2020

Teacher Institute - Monday, January 6, 2020 - No School

Classes resume for 2nd Semester - Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action - Approve renewal of Workers' Compensation Insurance

Discussion/Action - Approve Professional Services Contract for Architectural Service for the following:

Student Bathrooms

AHU Replacement

Building D Exterior Repair

Discussion/Action - Approve Steel/Lintel repairs to Building B

Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/Imprest

Information - Proposed Tax Levy 2019

Information - Health/Life Safety Inspection Report

Information - Student Activity Fund - October

Correspondence

Thank you card from Argo High School to Park Packing Company

Information

"Students at Argo cited for academic achievement"
Des Plaines Valley News, Thursday, October 17, 2019

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment