January 22, 2018 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Approval of Minutes

December 11, 2017 - Regular Minutes

December 11, 2017 - Executive Session Minutes

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

Presentation: Athletic Director, Mrs. Rebecca Moran will give a first semester athletic department update

President’s Report – Mr. Pappas

Discussion/Action - Request approval to post via Boardbook all items subject to FOIA.

Information - South Cook Division Legislative Breakfast Meeting at Whittier Elementary School (71 E. 152nd Street, Harvey, IL 60426) on Saturday, February 3, 2018. If interested in attending, please contact the superintendent's office to register by January 31, 2018.

Information - Plaque from the Summit Rebels presented by Activities Director, Mr. James Rodriguez.

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to accept the request for English Language Learners (ELL) Teacher, Mrs. Sana Khalil to take an unpaid leave of absence for the 2018-2019 school year, returning, health permitting in August 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year.

Request approval to accept the request to hire Ms. Elsa Contreras for the 3rd Shift Custodian position effective immediately.  Ms. Contreras has successfully completed all of the pre-employment requirements and will be required to work a standard sixty-day probationary period.  The hourly rate of pay will be $16.55, which includes a third shift differential adjustment of $0.55 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request retroactive approval (as of January 3, 2018) to hire Mr. Gary Lyczak for the Skilled Maintenance position. Mr. Lyczak will fill the vacancy created with the promotion of Mr. Croeger to Interim Director of Buildings and Grounds.  Mr. Lyczak has successfully completed the pre-employment requirements and will be required to work a standard sixty-day probationary period.  The rate of pay will be $30.00 per hour and subject to a signed M.O.U. (Memo of Understanding) with Argo and the S.E.I.U.

Request approval to hire the following as instructors for the College Entrance Exam Program for the 2017-18 school year.  The teachers will work on an as-needed basis providing assistance to students with pre-testing, post-testing, and instruction.  They will be paid $36.34 per hour per the Collectively Bargained Agreement:

Brett Lettiere

Robert Powers

Eric Schumacher

Request approval (pending the sectional outcome) for the Argo Chess Team to participate in the IHSA Chess State Finals in Peoria, IL on February 9-10, 2018.  Participants are both male and female, thus a female chaperone will be needed. The team will stay at the AmericInn Lodge and Suites for two (2) nights and transportation will be provided by the Argo school bus.  The approximate cost of this tournament to the district is $2,468.00.

Request approval for Choral Director, Mrs. Nicole Durkin to accompany student, Sal Macias to participate in the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) in Peoria, IL on January 24-27, 2018.  Their participation will require an overnight stay at the Mark Twain in Peoria and Sal Macias will be sharing a room with a student from Elmwood Park H.S. The approximate cost (which includes hotel, meals and transportation) to the district is $1,450.98. 

Request approval for the Bedford Park District to use the Field House/Swanson Gym on Saturday's from February 11 to April 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The recommendation is no charge to the organization pending a roster of participants verifying 75% residency prior to use.  The organization will need to provide a current certificate of insurance prior to use of the facilities.

Request approval for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) to use the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Our recommendation will be no rental fee but to charge the organization for maintenance, security and AV-IT.  A current certificate of insurance will be required prior to use of the facility.

Request approval for the Summit Rebels to use the Frank Stout Field House (C and S courts) on March 21, 28 and April 4 & 11, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 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, which expires 6/7/18, is on file in the Activities Office. 

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.

The purpose of the discussion of minutes of prior meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, for the purpose of review, approval or release of such minutes.

Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), collective bargaining.

Discussion/Action - Approval of adoption of Resolution #17-18-E03

Discussion/Action - Request approval to release or remain closed the Closed Session Minutes from January 2017 through June 2017:

January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10 and June 12, 2017.  There were no closed session minutes in May.

Discussion/Action - Request approval to dispose of the following Closed Session recording(s) in accordance with the Verbatim Record Bill, Public Act 93-523, effective January 1, 2004:

2015 - July 13, August 10, September 14 and October 14. There were no closed session minutes in November and December.

Discussion/Action  -  Request approval of the 2018-2019 school year calendar

Information - FOIA

Mr. Robert Propst - December 19, 2017

Copy of the most recent service agreement or contract for garbage disposal services.

Copy of the last three months of garbage disposal service invoices.

Copy of the companies that submitted RFP or bid for garbage disposal services.

Copy of the last RFP or bid that went out to the public.

Ms. Leatrice Gates - December 19, 2017

Board packet related to the December 2017 board meeting.

Board packet related to the December 2017 Finance/Budget meeting.

Board packet and handouts related to the November 29, 2017 special/advisory/academic meeting.

Mr. Casey Toner, Better Government Association - December 4, 2017

Copies of all contracts between Argo School District 217 and School Exec Connect.

Copies of all bids submitted to Argo School District 217 by superintendent search firms including School Exec Connect before the school hired School Exec Connect.

Copies of all board minutes showing the board approval of the School Exec Connect contract.

Copies of all expenses related to the building of a waterfall in the lobby of Argo Community School District 217.

Copies of all school district receipts incurred during the Triple I conference (Joint Annual Conference of IASB/IASA/Illinois ASBO) for the years 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Copies of the current Argo School District 217 teacher contract.

Records showing all annuity payments made to Argo School District 217 employees.

Former superintendent Kevin O'Mara's complete contract including documentation showing all benefits including but not limited to healthcare, retirement and vacation.

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Finance - December 11, 2017

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Discussion/Action - Request retroactive approval for the Girls basketball team to travel to St. Louis, MO to participate in the St. Louis MLK Showcase. Coaches, Dan McCarthy, Patricia Kotsiovos and Mike Richler will chaperone the team.  This trip will require an overnight stay at the Hilton St. Louis on January 13 & 14, 2018, transportation will be the school bus and the approximate cost to the district will be $1,500 for lodging and meals.

Information - Review school report card

Information - Upcoming Events

Senior Banquet - Sunday,  February 18, 2018, Crystal Sky Banquets, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  

President's Day - Monday, February 19, 2018 - No School

Parent Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Assistant Principal - Mr. Toulios

Information - First Semester Attendance/Suspension Data Review

Information - ISS 360

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

As of November 30, 2017

As of December 31, 2017

Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/IMPREST

Information - Student Activity Fund - December 2017

Correspondence

Thank you letter from Argo to Portillos and Tallerico Bakery for their donations on Alumni Night.

Information

Argo Facebook

Hamilton Musical mobile app - Derrian Samuels

Congrats to our freshman team.....Tournament champs at Reavis!

JV Wrestling Tournament medalists

Argo Varsity Wrestlers compete at the Morton Holiday Tournament

Almost game time. Let's go Argonauts!

Tadriana Heard

Argonauts with their names in the lights!

Hybrid animal drawings from Mrs. Zadlo's drawing class

Girls Sophomore bowling!

SSC conference tournament

Holiday Concert

Argo Varsity Wrestling beat Bremen!

Argo State Scholars

PEOPEL Fine Arts Show!

Annual Holiday Concert

Special Olympics Basketball

Argo Chess Team - ICCA Grade Chess Championship

Varsity Argonaut Wrestlers!

Choir performs - Summit Senior Citizen Luncheon!

Congrats Salvador Macias!

Argo Mathletes place 2nd!

Argo Alumni Night!

AP English Indie Reading

W means Victory!

Argo Varsity Sailorettes take 1st place!

Argo Speech Team!

Argo Sophomore Wrestling Invite

"Argo Alumni Night"
DesPlaines Valley News, Thursday, December 28, 2017

"Argo selected as a Microsoft Showcase School"
DesPlaines Valley News, Thursday, December 21, 2017

"Argo Mulls Paying $400,000 To Tear Out 13-Year-Old Football Field"
DesPlaines Valley News, Thursday, December 14, 2017

"Chatori Tyler's 3-pointer ignites Argo to comeback win over Hillcrest"
Daily Southtown, Thursday, December 7, 2017

"Girls basketball notes"
Daily Southtown, Monday, December 4, 2017

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment