September 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM - Regular

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Declaration of Quorum

Public Hearing for the 2019-2020 budget

Discussion/Action - Public Hearing

A motion is requested that the Board of Education enter into a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget.

Hearing on the 2019-2020 Budget.

A motion is requested that the Board of Education adjourn the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget.

Discussion/Action - Approve budget per Resolution #19-20-R02 for fiscal year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020

Approval of Minutes

August 19, 2019 - Regular Minutes

August 19, 2019 - Executive Session Minutes

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

President’s Report – Dr. Kozal

Discussion/Action - Request approval for Board Member estimated expenses for the Triple I Conference November 22-24, 2019

Discussion/Action - Request approval of the Student Latinx Concilio Mural Proposal

Discussion/Action - Request approval of Superintendent contract extension through June 30, 2023

Information - Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) South Cook Division Fall Dinner Meeting, Tuesday, October 29, 2019 • Double Tree - Alsip, 5000 W. 127th Street • Alsip, 6:00 p.m.  Please notify the superintendent's office by Friday, October 19th if you plan to attend. 

Information - Reminder of the IASB Board Self-Evaluation "Starting Right" workshop, Monday, September 23, 2019 - 5:00 p.m., Historical Room

Discussion/Action - Consent Agenda

Request approval to move Mrs. Paris Townsell from probationary status to full-time status with all the responsibilities and benefits of a full-time employee effective September 11, 2019.

Request approval to accept the notice of resignation from Ms. Ashley Grady from the position of FMLA English Teacher effective August 22, 2019.

Request approval to hire Mr. Salvatore (Sam) Buonomo for the substitute FMLA English position that will begin on or around September 30, 2019 through the end of the first semester.  Mr. Buonomo will cover Mr. Tom Mamminga's class while he is out on FMLA.  Mr. Buonomo will be paid $22.00 per hour for five (5) hours of instruction and one (1) hour of planning per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Mr. Charles Farnsworth for the position of ESS Instructional Assistant pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements for the 2019-20 school year.  Mr. Farnsworth will be paid $25.54 per hour based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Miss Maria Nudo for the position of ESS Instructional Assistant pending successful completion of pre-employment requirements for the 2019-20 school year.  Miss Nudo will be paid $25.54 per hour based on the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Mrs. Mary Kate Shaughnessy for the position of FMLA Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach for ten (10) days during the absence of Head Coach, Mr. Adam Tinken in September. Mrs. Shaughnessy is currently teaching at Argo and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Mrs. Shaughnessy will be paid at the prorated stipend in the amount of $1,299.10 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Mr. Justin Malec for the position of Assistant Girls Bowling Coach for the winter season during the 2019-20 school year. Mr. Malec is currently teaching at Argo and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed. This hire is due to the resignation of Mr. Bob Klootwyk.  Mr. Malec will be paid $5,796 (9.6% of BA Step 1 $60,367 - Year 1) per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Mrs. Mary Jo Brown for the position of Assistant Scholastic Bowl Sponsor for the 2019-20 school year. This position is open due to the promotion of Ms. Erin Walsh to Head Scholastic Bowl Sponsor.  Mrs. Brown is currently teaching at Argo and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Ms. Brown will be paid 9% of BA Step 1 - $5,434.00 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire Ms. Jennifer Holmbeck for the position of Head Maroon Crew Sponsor for the 2019-20 school year.  This position was open due to the resignation of Ms. Francine Blake.  Ms. Holmbeck is currently teaching at Argo and all pre-employment requirements have been successfully completed.  Ms. Holmbeck will be paid 2.64% of BA Step 1 - $1,594.00 per the Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Request approval to hire the following as paid Student Aides in the Audio and Visual department in the Harry L. Stone Learning Resource Center for the 2019-20 school year.  The students will work one (1) jour, five (5) days per week at an hourly rate of $8.25.

Thomas Lindberg - (Justice)

Ryan Perez - (Justice)

Request approval to hire Jade Baker (Justice) as a paid Student Aide in the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) department for the 2019-20 school year.  Jade will work one (1) hour, five (5) days per week at an hourly rate of $8.25.

Request approval for the Argo Redbirds to use the Softball Fields. There will be no rental fee but fees for security and/or maintenance may apply.  The dates requested are: Saturday's and Sunday's from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from November 2, 2019 to April 18, 2020.  A current certificate of insurance is on file in the Activities department.

Request approval for Gremio Soccer Club to use the Frank Stout Field House.  There will be no rental fee but fees for security and/or maintenance may apply. The dates requested are: Monday's and Thursday's from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday's from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from November 4, 2019 - March 22, 2020. A current certificate of insurance is required prior to use of the facility.

Request approval for St. Joseph Parish School Athletic Programs to use the Frank Stout Field House and West Gym.  There will be no rental fee but fees for security and/or maintenance may apply.  The dates requested are: October 11, 2019 to March 6, 2020 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A current certificate of insurance is on file in the Activities office. 

Request approval for the United States Marine Corps to use the Dr. Frank Stout Field House/Memorial Stadium/Swanson/Cafeteria and classrooms 156-160 for the Semper Fi Friday Boot Camp on October 25-26, 2019.  There will be no rental charge but fees for security and/or maintenance may apply.  A current certificate of insurance 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 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).

Information - FOIA

Ms. Bethany Simpson, SmartProcure - September 9, 2019

Payables records from 6/17/19 to current date.

Mr. Tanner F, Transportation Research - August 27, 2019

All Special Education transportation contracts for the 2019-20 school year.

Information - Board Committee Minutes

Finance - August 19, 2019

Information - FMLA

Mr. Jason Korkosz, Physical Education Teacher - On or around October 21, 2019 and ending on December 20, 2019.

Mr. Joseph Krob, Student Supervisor - Starting on August 15, 2019 and returning on approximately September 27, 2019. 

Mr. Gene Poull, Humanities Teacher - On or around November 6, 2019 and returning on or around December 9, 2019 and on or around January 17, 2020 and returning approximately January 27, 2020.

Mrs. Kathy Trybula, ESS Instructional Aide - On or around October 9, 2019 and returning on January 23, 2020.

Principal’s Report – Dr. Covino 

Information - Upcoming Events

Senior College Planning Night - Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. - Portillo Performing Arts Center

Golden Fleece Play - Portillo Performing Arts Center

Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 20, 2019 - 3:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Harlem Wizards Basketball - Swanson Gym

Friday, September 27, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Homecoming Week

Powderpuff Game - Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.- Memorial Stadium

Football Game vs. Evergreen Park - Wednesday, October 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - Memorial Stadium

Homecoming Parade - Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.

Homecoming Dance - Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.- Cafeteria

Fall Choir Concert - Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - Performing Arts Center

Columbus Day - Monday, October 14, 2019 - No School

Parent Teacher Conferences - Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Fieldhouse

Fall Orchestra Concert - Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - Performing Arts Center

Business Manager – Mr. Murphy

Discussion/Action - Approval of Resolution #19-20-R03 Authorizing Prompt Payment of Bills

Discussion/Action - Approval of Request to issue Energy RFP for Solar

Discussion/Action - Approval of Financial Report and Monthly Payroll

Discussion/Action - Approval of Accounts Payable/IMPREST

Information - TRS Salary & Benefits Report in Compliance with Public Act 97-0256

Information - IMRF Salary & Benefits Report in Compliance with Public Act 97-0609

Information - Student Activity Fund (August)

Correspondence

Letter from Summit Park District

Unfinished Business

New Business

Adjournment