July 10, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Approval of Minutes

June 12, 2017 - Regular Minutes

June 12, 2017 - Executive Session Minutes

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

Presentation - Director of Educational Support Services, Mr. Brandon Cotter will discuss the new ESS programs planned for the 2017-2018 school year.

President's Report - Mr. Pappas

Discussion/Action - Appointment of Board Committees -2017-2018.

Discussion/Action - Approve board members attendance at the Joint Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, November 17-19, 2017.

Information - Update on the Richard and Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center (DLA & IHC)

Information - Richard and Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center Grand Opening, August 18, 2017 - (Time - TBD)

Information - QSCB (Qualified School Construction Bond) Interest payment update:

Mr. Murphy received a check June 20, 2017 in the amount of $491,367.68 from the IRS that represents our interest payment rebate due to our enrollment in the QSCB (Qualified School Construction Bond) program. Mr. Murphy engineered this enrollment application and our acceptance.  Argo was one of about 21 schools out of 90+ who applied. A payment representing our interest on the bond payment will be sent to us once every six (6) months for the next twenty five (25) years, saving our taxpayers approximately $8 million dollars to pay for the $17.8M Portillo Performing Arts Center. (The payments will gradually lessen in value as the principal to interest ratio decreases over time.)

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to accept the resignation notice from Mr. Brett Lettiere as Head Speech Coach for the 2017-2018 school year.

Request retroactive approval to hire Ms. Lynn Hoffmeister for the Confidential Secretary to the Business Manager position effective July 5th, 2017.  Ms. Hoffmeister will be paid $30.00 per hour during the probationary period. 

Request approval to hire Ms. Jennifer Johnstone for the position of Secretary for the Guidance Office position.  This position is due to an extended leave of absence of the current Secretary.  Ms. Johnstone will be compensated $20.00 per hour and will not work more than 600 hours due to her IMRF retirement limitations. 

Request approval to hire Ms. Theresa Kelsey for the position of Head Girls Swim Coach for the 2017-18 school year. Ms. Kelsey is currently a coach and substitute teacher for the district so her background check is already on file.  This hire is due to the resignation of the previous coach.  Ms. Kelsey will be paid $10, 941.00 for the fall season (18% of BA Step 6 ($60,784), Year 8) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement. 

Request approval to hire Mr. Ryan Leroux for the position of Assistant Football Coach for the 2017-2018 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements..  This hire is due to the resignation of the previous coach.  Mr. Leroux will be paid $8,339.00 for the fall season (14.40% of BA Step 1 ($57,909.00), Year 1) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire the following individuals for our budgeted Pro-Tech Positions for the 2017-2018 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.

Tim Pfiffner - Art -Raku Firing / Kiln Cleaning - $400.00

Karen Ziemba - Vocal Music - Choir Class Accompanist - $4,200.00

Angelique Grady - Vocal Music - Choreographer - Show Choir - $1,950.00

TBD - Vocal Music - Combo Band Musician - $300.00

Julius Adams - Orchestra - Audition Judge #1 - $100.00

Natalia Morawa - Orchestra - Audition Judge #2 - $100.00

Guadalupe Garcia - Orchestra - Audition Judge #3 - $100.00

TBD - Orchestra - Solo and Ensemble Accompanist #1 - $360.00

TBD - Orchestra - Solo and Ensemble Accompanist #2 - $360.00

TBD - Orchestra - Solo and Ensemble Accompanist #3 - $360.00

Luke Malewicz - Instrumental Music - Jazz Band Clinician - $1,800.00

Daniel Kent - Instrumental Music - Marching Band Seasonal Assistant - $2,000.00

TBD - Instrumental Music- - Marching Band Seasonal Assistant - $1,500.00

Erin Bozek - Instrumental Music - Marching Band Assistant #1 - $500.00

Sarah Sartori - Instrumental Music - Marching Band Camp Assistant #2 - $500.00

Dan Sartori - Instrumental Music - Marching Assistant #3 - $500.00

TBD - Instrumental Music - General Band Clinician - $500.00

TBD - Activities - Musical Accompanist - $1,200.00

TBD - Musical Choreographer - $1,500.00

Kristin Sabatino - Activities - Guard/Flags Choreographer - $500.00

TBD - Activities - Percussion Choreographer - $500.00

TBD - Activities - Musical Technician - $2,000.00

Request retroactive approval for sponsors, Mike Cognetti and Bernice Schopf, who chaperoned the Technology Education Robotics team that participated in the MATE Underwater Robotics Competition in Long Beach, CA on June 21 through June 26, 2017.  The team stayed at the Quality Inn for 5 nights.  The approximate cost of this competition is $8,080 and was paid for by fundraising and donations.

Request approval for the Summit Park District to use the Frank Stout Field House, North and Center courts on Fridays, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Pending 75% residency, no charge for rental will be assessed. A signed hold harmless form is on file.

Superintendent's Report - Dr. Kingsfeild

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 or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

Discussion/Action - Approve the intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Summit and Argo Community High School concerning the engagement of a School Resource Officer for the 2017-2018 school year.

Discussion/Action - Approve the Moraine Valley Community College Data Sharing Agreement for the 2017-2018 school year.

Information - FOIA

Mr. Zak Koeske, Daily Southtown/Tribune Publishing - Superintendent Contracts and Expense Reimbursements.

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Dr. Kingsfield reported one set of Finance committee minutes from the June 12, 2017 board meeting.

Information - Robotics Team - ROV International Competition

Principal's Report - Dr. Covino

Information - Upcoming Events

Registration - Online available during June and July for all students whose residency has been verified.

In-person registration dates:

Monday, August 7th, 2017 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 - 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 10th, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parent University - July 20th & August 10th, 2017.

Faculty Institute

Monday, August 14, 2017

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Freshman 1st Day

Wednesday - August 16, 2017 - 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

School Begins - All Students - Thursday, August 17, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. start.

Back to School Night - Thursday, August 31, 2017
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  (1/2 Day of School - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Business Manager - Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action - Approve Performing Arts Center Change Orders

Discussion/Action - Approve Sale of District Property - Superintendent

Discussion/Action - Approve Disposal of District Equipment

Discussion/Action - Approval to adopt the IRS standard mileage rate of $0.535 per mile for 2017-2018

Discussion/Action - Approve Donation to the Robotics Competition

Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable / Imprest

Final - FY17 (June) bills

First - FY18 (July) bills

Informational - 2017 Summer Construction Projects Update

Informational - Student Activity Fund (June)

Correspondence

Thank you card from Dr. Christopher Covino and family.

Thank you card from Mr. William Toulios and family.

Thank you letter from Robotics Teacher, Mr. Mike Cognetti to Mr. James Coulas at Weldbend for $2,500 donation.

Information

Argo Facebook

FY 17 Grad Prince Washington wins Scholarship!

Disc Golf Scramble!

Day 2 of Pom Camp!

Argo Sailorettes Pom Camp!

Vote for Athlete of the Month!

The Robotics Team made it to Long Beach, CA.

Pictures of the Performing Arts Center!

Attention All Argo Parents!

Congrats to Argo's Special Olympics Track Team!

Girls Tennis Camp!

"Beggs sisters making their mark with Argo High School softball"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, June 22, 2017

"Argo chess team wins national awards"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, June 22, 2017

"August Opening set for Argo's Portillo Performing Arts Center"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, June 15, 2017

"Argo bids Adios to retiring superintendent  O' Mara"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, June 15, 2017

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment