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The Rock Island Milan School District #41 Board of Education met Sept. 27 to host a budget hearing.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

"The Rock Island-Milan Board of Education consists of seven community members chosen by school district voters on a non-partisan ballot. Board members are volunteers receive no compensation for their service."

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41 BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

September 27, 2016

The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Rock Island-Milan School District was held Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in the library at Rock Island High School. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Linda K. Dothard.

Roll Call

Members Present: Dr. James E. Bishop, Ms. Linda Dothard, Mr. Kevin Nolan, Mr. David Rockwell, Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris, Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr., and Mr. James E. Veasey

Others Present: Dr. Michael Oberhaus, Mr. Robert Beckwith, Mr. Egan Colbrese, Ms.

Carmine Draude, Dr. Kathy Ruggeberg and Ms. Alicia Sanders

Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 13, 2016 as presented (including executive session minutes to remain confidential). All members present voting “Aye,” the President declared the motion carried.

Special Items

• Seating of Student Board Members

The Board of Education formally seated newly elected student members Donell Clark, Man Lun and Jada Veasey.

• 2016-17 Budget Hearing

The Board of Education conducted a public hearing on the 2016-17 budget. President Dothard opened the hearing at 6:04 p.m. There being no citizens to address the Board, the President declared the hearing closed at 6:05 p.m.

Reports

• Student Members

Student members reported that the music department is having IMEA district auditions this week; a soccer game is going on right now; this is homecoming week with parade and football game Friday night and dance on Saturday night.

• Voting Members

Board members reported on the following events and activities: Moline football game this week for homecoming; visit to Washington Jr. High School and the Rock Island Academy during the Million Father March; Thurgood Marshall’s evening with Pete Morale had great attendance with Dr. Witt from Augustana giving the keynote address; District Leadership Team meeting; meeting with Earl Hanson principal Dan Logan to discuss community schools engagement with the mental health piece; RIHS band parent preview night; strategic planning focus group sessions with Dr. Jamyce Curtis-Banks last week; Blackhawk division governing meeting on October 20th; resolutions to be reviewed in November prior to the annual conference; and a shout out to all principals, Kim Colson and Holly Sparkman for preparing for the focus group sessions.

• Superintendent

Dr. Oberhaus stated that the Strategic Planning Focus groups were held with over 140 sessions including staff, community and students. Principals will meet to review the strategic plan in October. The District Leadership Team will meet to formulate a plan and present to the Board on November 22nd. A final draft will be presented on December 13th for approval. At the last meeting he received a request for a Board mentoring program. Mr. Rockwell provided information from IASB and will have this at the next Board meeting. He will also provide the discipline statistics as soon as it is completed. October 3rd is the band showcase at 7:00 p.m. in the stadium.

Citizens Addressing the Board

Demetrius Johnson, 1913 – 9-1?2 Street, Rock Island, addressed the Board regarding an alternative to sending students to the police station and receiving citations. The youth court service provides a great service to young people who get into trouble but does not go on their permanent record.

Terry Brooks, 1320 – 12th Street, Rock Island, addressed the Board regarding support for the young people who have taken a stance against their personal beliefs and the protests and reactions from the community.

Action on Routine Matters

• Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. to approve the agenda as presented. A voice vote was called showing all members present voting "Aye". No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.

• Blanket Motion

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell, seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey and unanimously carried by a roll call vote to approve the following items as a blanket motion:

VII. A. That the Board of Education approve the applications for recognition of schools for all

schools in the Rock Island-Milan School District.

VII. B. That the Board of Education approve the September Fund Raisers.

VIII. B. That the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated September 15, 2016 in

the amount of $2,655,133.48.

IX. A. That the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments:

Kathryn Rosato – Title I Para/RI Academy/Salary $14,773.05 Date of Hire: September 7, 2016 Allery Stewart – Special Ed. Para./Washington Jr. High/Salary $14,708.66 Date of Hire: September 9, 2016

Education – School Improvement Plans

Principals John Frieden (Denkmann), Dan Coyne-Logan (Earl Hanson), Dennis Weiss (Eugene Field), Lance Clark (Frances Willard), Dave Knuckey (Longfellow), Joey Di lulio (Ridgewood), Tia Edwards (Rock Island Academy), Amy Schelker (Rock Island Center for Math and Science), Mike Nitzel (Thomas Jefferson), Christi Thigpen (Edison), Kristin Allen (Washington), Eric Moore (Rock Island High School), and Phil Ambrose (Thurgood Marshall Learning Center) presented their School improvement Plans.

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to approve the school improvement plans for all district schools as presented. A voice vote was called showing all members voting "Aye." No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.

Business/Finance – 2016-17 Budget Adoption

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. to adopt the 2016-17 budget as presented. A roll call vote was called showing the following members voting “Aye”: Dr. Jim Bishop, Mr. Dave Rockwell, Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris, Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr., Mr. Jim Veasey and Ms. Linda Dothard. Mr. Kevin Nolan voted “Nay”. The President declared the motion carried.

Personnel – Non-Certified Resignation

A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to accept the non-certified resignation of Kayla Waters as presented. A voice vote was called showing all members voting "Aye". No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel – AFSCME Contract

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. to approve the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) contract for a four year period (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020). A roll call vote was called showing the following members voting “Aye”: Dr. Jim Bishop, Mr. Dave Rockwell, Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris, Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr., Mr. Jim Veasey and Ms. Linda Dothard. Mr. Kevin Nolan voted “Nay”. The President declared the motion carried.

Personnel - Administrators’ Salary Compensation Report

Mr. Egan Colbrese presented the 2015-16 Administrators’ Salary Compensation Report.

Personnel - EIS Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report

Mr. Egan Colbrese presented the 2016 Employment Information System (EIS) Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report.

Personnel - IMRF Salary >$75,000 Compensation Report

Mr. Egan Colbrese presented the 2016-17 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Salary >$75,000 Compensation Report.

All reports are kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.

Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Jim Veasey and seconded by Mr. Dave Rockwell to move to executive session to discuss negotiations. All members present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in executive session at 8:17 p.m.

Open Session

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. to return to open session. All members present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in open session at 8:42 p.m.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. to adjourn the meeting. All members present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

Ms. Linda Dothard, President Mr. Robert Beckwith, Clerk