February 20, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Wednesday

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Approval of Minutes

January 23, 2019 - Regular Minutes

January 23, 2019 - Executive Session Minutes

December 17, 2018 - Executive Session Minutes - tabled from January meeting

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

Presentations

Long Term Facility Projects Review, Nathan Melotte, Cordogan Clark & Associates.

Art Club Sponsor, Ms. Alexa Edwards and Art Teacher, Ms. Lisa Garett will present the Legacy Mural Project.

President’s Report – Mr. Pappas

Discussion/Action - Approve the Legacy Mural Project.

Discussion/Action - Approve board members attendance at the National School Board Association (NSBA) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, PA, March 30 - April 1, 2019.

Discussion/Action - Approve board member estimated expenses for the National School Board Association (NSBA) Annual Conference, March 30 - April 1, 2019.

Information - South Cook Division Dinner Meeting "Empowerment Through STEM", plus a pre-meeting: "Briefing for Candidates" (5-6 pm) on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. Camelot Banquets, 8624 W. 95th Street, Hickory Hills.  If interested in attending, please contact the superintendent's office to register by March 19, 2019.

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval for Mrs. Sarah Hills, Educational Support Services Teacher to take an unpaid leave of absence beginning on or around August 12, 2019 and lasting for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

Request approval to move Ms. Jennifer Konow, Health Aid from probationary status to full-time status with all the responsibilities and benefits of a full-time employee effective February 1, 2019.

Request retroactive approval for Mr. Lucian Bogdan, Sponsor, to chaperone the Argo Chess Team to participate in the IHSA State Finals in Peoria, IL on February 7 - February 9, 2019. Mr. Bogdan and the team will stay at the Courtyard Hotel in Peoria, IL.  Round trip transportation provided by the Argo School Bus.  Approximate cost to the district is $2,768.

Request approval to hire the following Pro-Tech candidates to work with students competing in the March 2, 2019 Music Solo & Ensemble Contest pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements. 

Alexis Bourke - will not exceed 12 hours ($360 maximum)

Brian Goodman - will not exceed 12 hours ($360 maximum)

Cheryl Skoda - will not exceed 20 hours ($600 maximum)

Superintendent's Report - Dr. Jill 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. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

Discussion/Action - PRESS Policies - 1st reading - Approve as recommended by PRESS and/or reviewed/revised by Franczek Radelet, P.C.

School Board

2:80-E Exhibit - Board Member Code of Conduct - 5 Year Review

2:80 - Board Member Oath and Conduct

2:120 - Board Member Development

Operational Services

4:45 - Insufficient Fund Checks and Debt Recovery

4:130 - Free and Reduced -Price Food Services

4:170 - Safety

General Personnel

5:30 - Hiring Process and Criteria

5:60 - Regulation of Employee Expenses

5:100 - Staff Development Program

5:220 - Substitute Teachers

Instruction

6:20 - School Year Calendar and Day

6:30 - Curriculum Content

6:220 - Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Program; Responsible Use and Conduct

6:310 - High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students

Students

7:70 - Attendance and Truancy

7:100 - Health, Eye, and Dental Examinations; Immunizations; and Exclusion of Students

7:190 - Student Behavior

7:250 - Student Support Services

7:260 - Exemption from Physical Education

7:270 - Administering Medicines to Students

7:290 - Suicide and Depression Awareness and Prevention

7:305 - Student Athlete Concussions and Head Injuries

New: Recommended by Press Plus

General School Administration

3:40-E Exhibit - Checklist for the Superintendent Employment Contract Negotiation Process

4:130-E Exhibit - Free and Reduced-Price Food Services; Meal Charge Notifications

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Policy and Personnel Committee - January 29, 2019

Information - FMLA

Mr. Christopher Hills, Physical Education Teacher - starting on or around March 15, 2019 and returning on or around April 12, 2019.

Information - FOIA

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Information - Upcoming Events

Winter Choir Concert - Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - Portillo Performing Arts Center

Winter Band Concert - Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - Portillo Performing Arts Center

Casino Night - Friday, March 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. - Seatgeek Stadium

Casimir Pulaski Day - Monday, March 4, 2019 - No School

NHS Induction Ceremony - Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. - Portillo Performing Arts Center

Music in Our Schools - Saturday, March 16, 2019 - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Swanson Gym

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action – Approve the Architectural Services for Facilities Improvement Budgeting

Discussion/Action - Approve Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approve Accounts Payable/Imprest

Information - Property Tax Relief Grant

Information - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Summary

Information - Student Activity Fund - January

Correspondence

Thank you letters to Tallerico Martin Bakery and Portillo's for their dessert donations on Alumni Night, January 25, 2019

Appreciation card from the family of Mr. Joseph Kurcz

Information

Argo Facebook

Scholastic Art Show

Congrats to Scott M!  IHSA Wrestling Regional Champion!

Alumni Night 2019

Distinguished Alumni visit Argo!

2019 Distinguished Alumni Inductees!

Congrats to Sal Macias and Emily Zwijack!

Argo Alumna - Yareli Cortez

Argo Alumna - Alicia Ponce-Nunez

Congrats Chess Team!

Varsity Sailorettes

Go Argonaut Bowlers!

"Argo rides 15-game win streak into playoffs"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, February 14, 2019

"Argo chess team takes third in State Class 4A"
Desplaines Valley News, Thursday, February 14, 2019

"Heard a sight to see: Milwaukee recruit Tadriana Heard helps Argo rally past shorthanded Bogan""
Daily Southtown, Saturday, January 19, 2019

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment