May 4, 2015 at 6:00 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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Nominate/Appoint Candidate to Fill Vacancy
Board President advises that the resignation of Board Member Karen Wasko, with an effective date of May 3, 2015, has created a Board vacancy which must be filled for the remainder of her term. The Board has up to forty-five (45) days from the date of the vacancy to fill the position, however, the Board may fill the vacancy immediately if it so desires. Notice of the vacancy has been communicated to the SCISC and been posted at the Board’s central office. |
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Board President invites Board members to provide nominations of names of interested candidates to fill the two year vacancy on the Board of Education.
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Discussion/Action - Nomination of candidates to fill the Board Member vacancy of Karen Wasko for a two year term.
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Motion made by __________ and seconded by ___________to accept the nomination of ______________ to fill the Board Member vacancy of Karen Wasko for a two year term. On roll call vote
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Discussion/Action - Appointment of candidate to fill the Board Member vacancy of Karen Wasko for a two year term.
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Motion made by __________ and seconded by ___________to accept the appointment of ______________ to fill the Board Member vacancy of Karen Wasko for a two year term. On roll call vote
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Oath of Office - Administered by presiding judge or Board secretary
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Approval of Minutes
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April 13, 2015 - Regular Minutes
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April 13, 2015 - Executive 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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Presentation
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John Dagres - Mathematics
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President’s Report – Mr. Pappas
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Discussion/Action - Approval to amend the 2014-2015 school calendar to reflect May 29, 2015 as the official last day of school.
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Discussion/Action - Approve board members attendance at the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, November 20 -22, 2015.
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Information - 2015 Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/IASBO - Illinois Association Of School Boards/Illinois Association Of School Administrators/Illinois Association Of School Business Officials Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2015, Chicago, IL. If interested in attending, please contact the superintendent's office by May 29th.
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Information - Review list of 2015 graduates and identify the students you would like to present diplomas. Please provide names to Dr. O'Mara by May 15th.
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Information - Board members key card access - April (to be presented at board meeting)
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Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda
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Request retroactive approval to accept the resignation of Deborah Brom from her position as Accounts Payable and Receivable effective April 23, 2015.
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Request approval to accept the resignation of Thomas Mamminga from his position as Musical Director effective at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
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Request approval to hire the following teachers for the position as Instructors for Summer School 2015:
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Session 1: June 8, 2015 through June 25, 2015, 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m:
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English - Nicole Bracken
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ESS - Allison Kinczyk, Robert Markatos and Chris Kelly
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Session 2: June 29, 2015 through July 16, 2015, 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m:
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English - Timothy McCormick
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Consumer Ed - Frank Capodanno
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ESS - Robert Markatos and Lieim Yusuf
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Request approval to hire Nadia Elkhatib for the position as Summer School ESS Teacher Aide for both sessions of summer school. Employment is conditional on need which will be determined by the Summer School Director and Director of ESS.
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Request approval to hire Stephanie Grasse for the position as Summer School Clerical Student Aide from June 1, 2015 through July 16, 2015, 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and will be paid the minimum wage of $8.25 per hour.
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Request approval to hire two (2) students for the position as IT Aides for both sessions of the 2015 summer school beginning June 1, 2015 through August 14, 2015. The students will be paid minimum wage of $8.25 per hour.
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Rukkia Liaqat
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Hunter Usakowski
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Request approval to rehire seasonal college workers for the 2015 summer session:
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Bookstore: Jacob Koulouris (Hickory Hills) and Kelly Forest (Bridgeview) to assist the bookstore from May through August 2015, working between 30 and 40 hours per week. The students will be paid an hourly rate of $10.50.
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Custodial/Maintenance Positions:Jason Davidson (Bridgeview) and Kyle Fredette (Justice) to assist Custodial/Maintenance from May through August 2015, working between 30 and 40 hours per week. The students will be paid an hourly rate of $10.50.
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Request approval to hire Allison Kinczyk for the position as an ESS teacher for the 2015-2016 school year pending successful completion of employment requirements. Ms. Kinczyk will be paid at the MA-Step 1 level and the present salary according to the 2014-2015 schedule is $59,125. Her 2015-2016 salary will be subject to bargaining.
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Request approval to hire Brittany Milovanovic for the position as Argolite Head Sponsor for the 2015-2016 school year. Ms. Milovanovic will be replacing Mr.Tony Cimaglia who will be retiring at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Stipend TBD.
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Request approval to rehire the following certified staff members for the 2015-2016 school year pending successful completion of reemployment requirements. Their 2015-2016 salary will be subject to bargaining.
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Kristeen Anthonsen - Mathematics - 1.0 FTE
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Eugene Poull - Humanities - 1.0 FTE
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Christopher Kelly - Educational Support Services - 1.0 FTE
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Vanessa Perez - Languages - 1.0 FTE
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Francine Blake - Contemporary Technology/Family Consumer Sciences - 0.9 FTE
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Elizabeth Brent - Humanities/Art - 0.2 FTE
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Chi-Fang Liu Hong - Languages - 0.2 FTE
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Request approval to hire Janet Caprio for the position as Attendance Secretary in the Deans Office pending successful completion of employment requirements. Ms. Caprio will be paid $22.46 per hour during her probationary period; upon successful completion of probation, the hourly rate will be $26.42 in accordance with the Collectively Bargained Agreement. Ms. Caprio is replacing Ms. Rita Young who is retiring at the end of the 2014-2015 school year.
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Request retroactive approval for Tony Cimaglia, Argolite/Maroon sponsor, along with three members of the Argolite/Maroon to participate in the IHSA Journalism Competition in Charleston, Illinois on Friday, May 1, 2015. The event will require an overnight stay at the Hampton Inn in Mattoon, Illinois on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Ms. Naser, mother of one of the participants, will assist as a chaperone and has been background checked. Total cost to the District $717.32.
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Request approval for coaches Daniel McCarthy and Kristen Anthonsen to chaperone the girls varsity basketball team as they participate in the University of Notre Dame Summer Camp from June 12, 2015 through June 14, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. The group will travel via school district's mini-bus and stay overnight at the Notre Dame University dormitories. (females on women's floor; male on men's floor). There will be no cost to the district.
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Request approval for LeaderShop to use Bulow Auditorium to host an audition for Argo/community students on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The recommendation is no charge to the group for use of the facilities pending a roster of participants verifying 75% residency prior to use. A current certificate of insurance will be required prior to use.
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Superintendent's Report - O'Mara
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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
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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.
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Student disciplinary cases.
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Discussion/Action - Request approval to accept the recommendation of Administration in the matter of Student Discipline Case # 14-15-06.
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Information - One (1) FOIA request:
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Charlene Roche, Data Acquisition Specialist - SmartProcure
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Information - Board Committee Minutes
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Academic - April 13, 2015
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Finance - April 13, 2015
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Principal’s Report – Dr. Frusher
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Information - Upcoming Events
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Senior Final Exams, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 through Thursday, May 14, 2015
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Prom, Friday, May 15, 2015, 6:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. - Carlisle Banquets, 435 East Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148
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Graduation, Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Toyota Park (weather permitting). Alternate date, Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Toyota Park (weather permitting) or Swanson Gymnasium
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Late Start, Wednesday May 20, 2015
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Memorial Day (No School), Monday, May 25, 2015
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Final Exams, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 through Friday, May 29, 2015
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Welcome to summer staff BBQ Thursday, May 28, 2015, 12:30 p.m., Eugene W. Wroblewski Concession Stand
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Argo Higher Education Golf Outing, Wednesday, June 10, 2015, Arrival time - 7:30 a.m., Shotgun start 8:00 a.m., Gleneagles Country Club, 13070 McCarthy Road, Lemont, IL 60439
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Assistant Principal's Report - Mr. Clark
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Business Manager – Mr. Murphy
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Discussion/Action - Approve Resolution #14-15-R11 authorizing the preparation and publication of the 2015-2016 tentative budget.
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Discussion/Action - Approve bid for Wrestling Gym Renovation
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Discussion/Action - Approve accountant’s report and monthly payroll
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Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/IMPREST (to be presented at board meeting)
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Information - Student Activity Fund (to be presented at board meeting)
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Correspondence
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Argo Higher Education Foundation
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Joy McKay acknowledgement
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The Mike Wojciechowicz Family
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Letter to set meeting date for initial negotiations to Support Staff Council Local 571
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Letter to set meeting date for initial negotiations to High School Council of West Suburban Teachers Union, Local 571 American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
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Information
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"Argo Names Evans New Head Football Coach"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 29, 2015 |
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"16 Argo Students Place Among Best on ACT"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 29, 2015 |
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"Former Argo Swim Coach Michael Wojciechowicz Dies"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 29, 2015 |
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"Badgers Honor Argo Wrestler"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 22, 2015 |
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"Argo Celebrates Red Division Wrestling Champs"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 22, 2015 |
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"Wasko to resign from Argo School Board"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 16, 2015 |
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"Jazzy Night at Argol"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 16, 2015 |
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"Let the music ring out"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, April 16, 2015 |
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Unfinished Business
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New Business
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Discussion/Action - Adjourn sine die
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Acknowledgement of Election Results
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Information - The longest tenured board member, acting as the local election authority, acknowledges the results of the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election as certified by the Cook County Board of Elections.
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Judge Rogers administers the oath of office to four (4) board members elected for a four (4) year term each in accordance with SBP 2:80:
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Mr. Dallis Anderson
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Dr. Daniel Kozal
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Ms. Helen J. Mallis
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Mr. Terrence Pappas
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Roll Call of New Board (performed by longest tenured board member)
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Declaration of Quorum (performed by longest tenured board member)
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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 - Reconvene the meeting
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to reconvene the meeting. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Nominate temporary secretary
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to nominate _________ temporary secretary. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Elect temporary secretary
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to elect ________ temporary secretary. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Nominate temporary chairperson
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to nominate ________ temporary chairperson. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Elect temporary chairperson
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to elect ________ temporary chairperson. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Nominate President for two-year term
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to nominate _________ President for two-year term. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Elect President for two-year term
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to elect _________President for two-year term. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Nominate Vice-President for two-year term
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to nominate _______Vice-President for two-year term. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Elect Vice-President for two-year term
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to elect _______Vice-President for two-year term. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Nominate Secretary for two-year term
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to nominate _______Secretary for two-year term. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Elect Secretary for two-year term
Motion by ___________, seconded by ___________ to elect _______Secretary for two-year term. On a roll call |
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Discussion/Action - Establish annual salary for the Secretary ($1.00)
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Discussion/Action - Adopt Resolution #14-15-R12 to appoint Secretary to act as the authorized agent for IMRF with powers and duties delegated as per Board policy
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Discussion/Action - Adopt Resolution #14-15-R13 appointing Franczek Radelet P.C. as the District's legal counsel for 2015-2017
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Discussion/Action - Adopt Resolution #14-15-R14 authorizing Franczek Radelet P.C. intervention in proceedings before the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board for 2014-2016
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Information - Appointment of Board Committees
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Academic
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Community Relations
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Finance
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Life Safety and Facilities
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Negotiations
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Policy/Personnel
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Technology
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A.E.R.O. Representative (High Schools include Argo, Evergreen Park, Reavis and Oak Lawn)
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Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) South Cook Representative
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National Association of School Boards (NSBA) Representative
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South Cooperative Organization for Public Education (SCOPE)
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Delegate
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Alternate
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Adjournment
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