December 12, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Approval of Minutes

November 7, 2016 - Regular Minutes

November 7, 2016 - Executive Session Minutes

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

Presentation - Susan Birkenmaier, Ed.D.

Lyons Township Treasurer's Office

President’s Report – Mr. Pappas

Discussion/Action - Approve Board meeting dates for 2018

Discussion/Action - Approve Mission Statement as presented 

Information - Board members key card access - November

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to accept the irrevocable retirement notice from Anna Salazar effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year.

Request approval to accept the irrevocable retirement notice from Christina Wojtasik effective at the end of the 2016-2017 school year.

Request approval to accept the resignation of Adam Tinken from the position as Assistant Boys Volleyball Coach effective for the 2016-2017 school year.

Request approval to hire Ryan Skendzel for the position as Head Boys Volleyball Coach for the 2016-2017 school year.  Mr. Skendzel will be paid $17% of BA-Step 6 ($59,886) or $10,181 based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement. 

Request approval to hire the following individuals as instructors for the College Entrance Exam Program for the 2016-2017 school year.  They will be paid the excess time rate pay of $36.09 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement:

Brett Lettiere, Matt Levan, Janel Kallemeyn, Lindsay Murray, Nick Borowicz, Robert Powers, Kiera Vizza-Milligan, Timothy Coklas and Stacey Fitzgerald.

Request approval to hire Allison Hornung for the position of Substitute Physical Education teacher for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year pending successful completion of employment requirements.  Ms. Hornung will be replacing Ms. Eliadis beginning on or around January 9, 2017 to on or around April 10, 2017 while she is on a Board approved Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA.)  Ms. Hornung will be paid $22 per period.

Request approval to hire Libia Perez for the position as part-time Utility Clerk for the 2016-2017 school year pending successful completion of employment requirements.  Ms. Perez will work two (2) hours per day at the rate of $17.40 per hour based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire the following individuals as Pro-Techs to be objective music audition judges pending successful completion of employment requirements.  These expenses have been budgeted for in the 2016-2017 school year:

Guadalupe Garcia  $125

Julius Adams  $100

Natalie Morawa  $75

Request approval to add a course overload for Zachary Collins, English teacher, for the second semester of the 2016-2017 school year due to increased enrollment.   Mr. Collins will be paid an additional amount of $4,302.48 (15% of BA - Step 1) based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to move David Cook, Third Shift Custodian, from probationary status to regular full-time status with full vested rights in all programs based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to extend the Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) for Lauren Evoy through the end of the 2016-2017 school year.  Mrs. Evoy intends to return at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. 

Request approval for Megan Fitzgerald to take a Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA) beginning on or around April 16, 2017 with a return on or around October 26, 2017.

Request approval to contract with Bulldog Solution Inc. for the second (2nd) semester of the 2016-2017 school year.  The cost of the program for second semester is $9,216.20.  The program will be funded through the Title 1 Grant. 

Request approval for the Chicago Fire to use the Frank Stout Field House (C and S courts) on January 12th, 19th and 26th; February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd and March 9, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.   The organization will be charged a rental fee of $100 per hour for twenty-four (24) hours or $2400.  A current certificate of insurance will be required prior to use.

Request approval for Tri-Town Little League Baseball to use the Frank Stout Field House (courts C and S) on Sundays from January 15, 2017 to April 9, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. to practice their baseball skills.  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, which expires 5/5/17, is on file in the Activities Office. 

Superintendent's Report - Dr. O'Mara

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.

Discussion/Action - PRESS Policies

Board of Education

SBP 2:120 - Board Member Development
Recommendation: Approve update

SBP 2:125 - Board Member Compensation; Expenses
Recommendation:  Approve as rewritten by Franczek Radelet P.C.

Approve Policy/Personnel Committee's recommendation to eliminate Per Diem

Approve Policy/Personnel Committee's recommendation to limit attendance to one (1) in-state and one (1) out-of-state conference per fiscal year.  Conference attendance exceeding two (2) per fiscal year will require board approval.

SBP 2:200 - Types of Board of Education Meetings
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

SBP 2:220 - Board of Education Meeting Procedure
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

Operational Services

SBP 4:60 - Purchases and Contracts
Recommendation:  Approve as required by statute.

SBP 4:110 - Transportation
Recommendation: Approve as required by federal law

SBP 4:175 - Convicted Child Sex Offender: Screening Notifications
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

General Personnel

SBP 5:10 - Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
Recommendation:  Approve legal reference update

SBP 5:60 - Expenses
Recommendation:  Approve as rewritten by Franczek Radelet P.C.

SBP 5:100 - Staff Development Program
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

SBP 5:185 - Family and Medical Leave
Recommendation: Approve new federal regulation

Professional Personnel

SBP 5:190 - Teacher Qualifications
Recommendation: Approve new federal regulation

SBP 5:250 - Leaves of Absence
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

SBP 5:260 - Student Teachers
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

Educational Support Personnel

SBP 5:280 - Duties and Qualifications
Recommendation: Approve update of legal references

Instruction

SBP 6:15 - School Accountability
Recommendation:  Approve as updated by federal law

SBP 6:50 - School Wellness
Recommendation:  Approve as updated by federal law

SBP 6:60 - Curriculum Content
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

SBP 6:145 - Migrant Students
Recommendation: Approve as required by federal law

SBP 6:160 - English Learners
Recommendation: Approve new federal statute

SBP 6:170 - Title I Programs
Recommendation: Approve new federal statute

SBP 6:310 - High School Credit for Non-District Experiences: Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students
Recommendation: Approve new federal statute

SBP 6:340 - Student Testing and Assessment Program
Recommendation: Approve new federal statute

Students

SBP 7:50 - School Admissions and Student Transfers to and From Non-District Schools
Recommendation:  Approve as required by statute

SBP 7:60 - Residence
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

SBP 7:70 - Attendance and Truancy
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute and for clarity

SBP 7:250 - Student Support Services
Recommendation: Approve new federal regulation

SBP 7:260 - Exempt from Physical Education
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

SBP 7:305 - Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries
Recommendation: Approve as required by statute

SBP 7:310 - Restrictions on Publications: Elementary Schools
Recommendation: High schools should delete this policy and adopt new policy 7:315

SBP 7:315 - Restrictions on Publications: High Schools
Recommendation: Approve as recommended by PRESS

Community Relations

SBP 8:70 - Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities
Recommendation: Approve for clarity

Discussion/Action - Adopt Resolution #16-17-R06 regarding the following school board policies:

SBP 2:125 - Board Member Compensation; Expense

SBP 5:60 - Regulation of Employee Expenses

Information - FOIA

Nathan Mihelich
Illinois Retired Teachers Association

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Policy/Personnel - December 7, 2016

Academic - November 7, 2016

Finance - November 7, 2016

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Information - Upcoming Events

Final Exams - December 21st, 22nd and 23rd

Holiday Staff Luncheon: December 23rd at noon – Harry Stone Library

Last Day of 1st Semester - December 23rd

Winter Break - December 24, 2016 through January 9, 2017

Winter Break Holiday Observance - The school will be closed Monday, December 26th and Tuesday, December 27th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, respectively.  The school will be closed on Friday, December 30th and Monday, January 2nd in observance of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, respectively. 

Faculty Institute Day – Monday, January 9, 2017

First day of second semester - Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Alumni Night - Friday, January 20, 2017 Alumni Basketball 5:00 p.m. Swanson Gymnasium; Varsity Girls Basketball - 5:30 p.m. Swanson Gymnasium; Varsity Boys Basketball - 7:30 p.m. Swanson Gymnasium.   Toyota Park - after the boys Varsity game

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 16, 2017 - No School

Assistant Principal - Mr. Toulios

Information - Monthly Attendance/Suspension

Information - Monthly Outplacements

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action – Approve the 2016 Property Tax Levy per Resolution #16-17-R05

Discussion/Action - Approve awarding the base bid only of Trade Package 11a for Theatrical Equipment to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Grand Stage in the amount of $460,000.

Discussion/Action – Approve renewal of Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/IMPREST

Information - Richard and Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center update - DLA/IHC Representative

Information - Student Activity Fund

Correspondence

Notes from superintendent candidates

Information

Argo Facebook

Argo Speech Team

Varsity & JV Sailorettes

College visit - Dominican University

Argo Orchestra at Symphony Center

Ofrenda, El Dia de los Muertos

GO CUBS GO!

Deandre Givands

Chess Team

Congrats Taylor Lupo

Jazz Concert

Congrats to students selected to ILMEA

Argo Ship Awards

Congrats Wrestlers

Happy Veterans Day

"Argo to host 'Polar Express' "
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, December 1, 2016

"Argonaut signs to play softball at Morton College"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, December 1, 2016

"Argo trying to remedy student parking woes"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, November 17, 2016

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment