January 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Wednesday

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Approval of Minutes

December 17, 2018 - Regular Minutes

December 17, 2018 - 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 and Assistant Principal of Activities, Operations and Alumni Relations, Mr. William Toulios will give fall athletic and activities updates.

President’s Report – Mr. Pappas

Discussion/Action - Approve Independent Auditor's Report from Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP for fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

Information - South Cook Division Legislative Breakfast Meeting at Schrum Memorial Middle School (485 165th Street, Calumet City) on Saturday, February 2, 2019. If interested in attending, please contact the superintendent's office to register by January 25, 2019.

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Mr. Jake Koulouris from the position of Substitute Technician effective January 3, 2019.

Request approval to hire Mr. Aaron Pembroke as a Substitute Teacher for the 2018-19 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.  Mr. Pembroke will be paid $22.00 per hour based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Ms. Teresa Skupien as a Substitute Teacher for the 2018-19 school year pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements.  Ms. Skupien will be paid $22.00 per hour based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval for Choral, Band and Orchestra Directors, Mrs. Nicole Durkin, Mrs. Megan Fitzgerald, Mrs. Jeanette Soebbing and parent chaperones to accompany approximately 100 students for an Out of State/Overnight Educational Trip to Orlando, Florida from March 22-26, 2020 during spring break.  The attendees will stay at the Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista Resort in Orlando, FL. Cost of the trip per person will be $1,500, which will cover lodging, meal costs and transportation.  Money raised for the trip will come from various fundraisers such as parents working concessions at Seat Geek Park, Pancake Breakfast, and catalog sales.  The cost to the district will be approximately $500 which will cover the cost of lodging and meals for the volunteer parents who will drive the uniforms and equipment to Florida.  All chaperones will need to successfully pass a background check prior to this field trip.

Request approval for Choral and Orchestra Directors Mrs. Nicole Durkin and Mrs. Megan Fitzgerald to accompany student's Sal Macias and Emily Zwijack to participate in the IMEC - Illinois Music Education Conference in Peoria, IL on January 23-26, 2019.  Their participation will require an overnight stay on January 24-26, 2019.  Sal Macias will be sharing a room with a student from Elmwood Park High School and Emily Zwijack will be sharing a room with a student from Carl Sandburg High School in the Mark Twain Hotel in Peoria, IL. The total cost to the district will be approximately $580.00 which includes lodging and meal costs.

Request approval for Indian Springs School District #109 to use the David Brady Track and Field for their annual spring track needs on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Pending 75% residency no out of district fee for rental will be assessed.  Fees for security and/or maintenance may apply.  A current certificate of insurance will need to be provided prior to use of the facility.

Request approval for Summit Park District Basketball to use the Dr. Frank Stout Field House on Saturdays, January 26, 2019 to July 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Fridays, June 7, 2019 to June 28, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Pending 75% residency no out of district fee will be assessed.  Fees for security and/or maintenance may apply.  A current certificate of insurance will need to be provided prior to use of the facility.

Request approval to hire Mr. Macario C. Valdovinos as a pro-tech employee teaching the Adult ESL classes at Argo for the community.  As the ESL Program grows, we will potentially need Mr. Macario Valdovinos as a second instructor.  The cost of the program is split with District 104 and has been previously approved by the board.  District 217's portion is $3,000.  The program is funded through the Title I Grant.

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.

Pending or probable litigation, against affecting or on behalf of the public body.

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

Discussion/Action  -  Request approval of the 2019-2020 school year calendar

Discussion/Action - Request approval of revised Facilities Usage Agreement documentation

Information - FOIA

Mr. Nathan Mihelich, Illinois Retired Teachers Association - January 15, 2019

Name and emails of all teachers and/or administrators who are retiring in 2019

Mr. Mike Donnelly - January 10, 2019

Total Full-time staff as of 12/31/18

District attorney's names, rates and total paid to each firm from 2015 through 2018.

Mr. Robert Stokas - December 20, 2018

Legal bill fees and rate information

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Academic - January 10, 2019

Finance - December 17, 2018

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Information - Academic Program Update:  ACE - Adverse Childhood Experiences Data; Argo Hour; GRIT - Get Ready In Time mentoring program; AMP - Argo Mentoring Program.

Information - Upcoming Events

Distinguished Alumni Induction Dinner - Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. - Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 47th St, McCook

Alumni Night - Friday, January 25, 2019

Alumni Basketball Game - 5:00 p.m. - Swanson Gym

Girls Varsity Basketball Game vs. Reavis - 6:00 p.m. - Swanson Gym

Boys Varsity Basketball Game vs. Shepard - 7:30 p.m. - Swanson Gym

Winter Orchestra Concert - Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - Performing Arts Center

Senior Banquet - Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. - Crystal Sky Banquets, 7941 47th St, McCook

President's Day - Monday, February 18, 2019 - No School

Parent Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Fieldhouse - No School

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action - Approve Resolution #18-19-R06 authorizing the adoption of a 457(b)  Plan Document to 403 (b) Plan

Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/IMPREST

Information - Student Activity Fund - December

Correspondence

Thank you card from Mr. Kyle Stern, Teacher Council Union President

Information

Argo Facebook

American Government Students

Congrats to Anna Richardson - Red Devil Invite

College 101

Special Olympics Senior Night

Varsity Sailorettes SSC Division Champions!

Congratulations to our Varsity Sailorettes!

Boys Swim Team!

Team of the Week - Argo's Girls Basketball

Girls Varsity Basketball Tournament Champions

St. Laurence JV invite

"Summit seniors partake of Christmas cheer"
DesPlaines Valley News, Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment