August 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Public Hearing to Sell $2,750,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds

Discussion/Action -  Bond Public Hearing

Board President requests a motion and a second from the Board of Education to enter into a public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education of Community High School District Number 217, Cook County, Illinois to Sell Bonds in the amount of $2,750,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District.

Board President states that a hearing is being held to receive comments regarding the District's plans to sell  $2,750,000 working cash funding bonds for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District.

Board President asks the Board for any further comments about the bond sale.

Board President asks the public for any written or oral testimony about the bond sale.

Board President requests a motion and a second from the Board of Education to adjourn the public hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Education of Community High School District Number 217, Cook County, Illinois to Sell $2,750,000 Working Cash Funding Bonds.

Approval of Minutes

July 20, 2020 - Regular Minutes

July 20, 2020 - Closed Session Minutes

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

President’s Report – Dr. Kozal

Information - Meet the New Staff (New hires since August 2019) 

Nick Berrios - Library Media Specialist

Deborah Cane - Social Science Teacher

Olivia Cooper - ELL Teacher

Brandon Cotter - Principal

John Dagres - Assistant Principal of Teaching and Learning

Rosalia Ermitage - Instructional Aide

Charles Farnsworth - Instructional Aide

Andrew Garcia - Science Teacher

Claudia Gonzalez - Secretary to the AP of Student Services (Pending Board Approval)

Brian Grider - Assistant Principal of Student Services

Marinna James - Instructional Aide

James Kantzavelos - Math Department Chairperson

Chris Kelly - Deaon of Students

Carlos Marquez - ESS Teacher

Michael Mathieu - PE Teacher

Samantha Matuszak - Student Teacher - Science

Jacques Moses - Instructional Aide (Pending Board Approval)

Rebecca Mundy - Instructional Aide (Pending Board Approval)

Kyle Murray - Math Teacher

Gary Nothnagel - Interim Director of Buildings and Grounds

Lisa Nowakowski - Instructional Aide

Marisol Onate - Intern - Counseling

Bijal Patel - Director of Educational Support Services

Vanessa Patino - Intern - Social Work

Cynthia Peralta Barrientos - Instructional Aide

Esatella Perez - Custodian 

Meredith Rigo - Instructional Aide

Luisa Rodriguez - Intern - Social Work

Michael Rojas - Student Teacher - English

Melissa Shanley - Speech Pathologist (Pending Board Approval)

Ryan Skendzel - Director of Athletics

Gianni Spadoni - Instructional Aide

Taylor Stamps - English Teacher

Alexa Tanglis - Science FMLA Coverage Teacher

William Toulios - Interim Superintendent

Susan Tracy - Speech Pathologist (Pending Board Approval)

Nicole Wasko - Assistant Principal of Student Activities and Community Engagement 

Carlette White - Instructional Aide

Margaret Wrublik - Psychologist

Scott Zajac - Student Teacher - Humanities

Discussion/Action - Request 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 negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2).

Discussion/Action - Request approval of the Personnel Report/Consent Agenda Items.

*All hires are pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.

Interim Superintendent's Report - Dr. Toulios

Discussion/Action - Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Reopening and Operational Plan with the Teachers Union, Local 571, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO

Discusion/Action - Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding COVID Re-Opening for Student Supervisors and Instructional Aides

Discussion/Action - Approve the Professional Development for Teachers on Equity

Discussion/Action - Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Athletics and Activities

Information - FOIA

Mr. Steven Duplain - July 28, 2020

Titles, salaries, email addresses of teachers and administrators

Citywide Building Maintenance - July 20, 2020

Bid proposals for custodial services

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Finance - July 20, 2020

Principal's Report - Dr. Cotter

Information - Upcoming Events

Freshman and Transfer Students First Day - Remote Synchronous Learning

Monday - August 17, 2020 - 8:00a.m. - 2:55p.m.

Tentative - First Day for All Students - Remote Synchronous Learning

Tuesday - August 18, 2020 - 8:00a.m. - 2:55p.m.

Centennial Gala Celebration - Chicago Marriott, Burr Ridge

June 12, 2021
5:30p.m. - Cocktails
6:30p.m. - Dinner
8:30p.m.- Argo After Hours Gathering

Assistant Principal's Report -

Mr. Dagres - Teaching & Learning

Mr. Grider - Student Services

Mr. Simov - Director of Technology

Miss Wasko - Student Experiences and Community Engagement

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Informational - Fiscal Year End 2019-2020 Financial Review

Discussion/Action - Approve Posting 2020-2021 Tentative Budget 

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Legal Budget Form (thirty (30) day) posting started August 18, 2020.

Budget Report

Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/Imprest

Discussion/Action - Approve Roof Inspection & Maintenance Contract

Discussion/Action - Approve One Year Lease of Surface Devices

Discussion/Action - Approve Donation from Mr. Thomas Burbridge

Informational - 2020 Summer Construction Projects Update

Informational - Student Activity Fund 

Correspondence

Thank you card from Carol McGowan and Family

Thank you card from Kiera Vizza-Milligan and Family

Thank you card from Nicolette Kiburz and Family

Letter from The Argo Teachers Council and presentation of framed "Best High Schools 2020" framed poster

Information

"ACE braves the pandemic to hand out scholarships"
DesPlaines Valley News, Thursday, August 13, 2020

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment