The Rock Island Milan School District #41 Board of Education met Nov. 8 to purchase cafeteria tables.
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
November 8, 2016
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Rock Island-Milan School District was held Tuesday, November 8, 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., Mr. James E. Veasey, student members Man Lun and Jada Veasey
Member Absent: Student Member Donnell Clark
Others Present: Dr. Michael Oberhaus, Mr. Robert Beckwith, Mr. Troy Bevans, Mr. Egan Colbrese, Ms. Carmine Draude, Dr. Kathy Ruggeberg and Ms. Alicia Sanders
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Dave Rockwell to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 25, 2016 as presented (including executive session minutes to remain confidential). All members present voting “Aye,” the President declared the motion carried.
Special Item
In recognition of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2016 Board members honored veterans Jim Veasey and Troy Bevans, along with any veterans or active military in the audience.
Reports
• Student Members
Student members reported winning the football game; student food drive, girls’ powder puff football game where the seniors won; and the IMSA district festival for band at Augustana this coming weekend.
• Voting Members
Board members reported on the following events and activities: annual Booster raffle was a huge success thanks in part to Lisa Wymer, Kevin Guthrie and Kevin Nolan. The $10,000 winner was Holly Sparkman; the District Leadership Team (DLT) with strategic planning facilitated by Dr. Banks from Whatever It Takes; presentation at the Botanical Center honoring local veterans with quilts handed out to each veteran; and the upcoming Triple I conference in Chicago.
Board members recognized La’Shanta Williams who was honored witht the 2016 Phenomenal Woman Award from the QC Women in Action organization!
• Superintendent
Dr. Oberhaus shared a letter he received anonymously to stress that the district continuously tests the air quality of our buildings. He congratulated members Dave Rockwell, Tiffany Stoner-Harris and Linda Dothard for receiving Master Board Member status from the Illinois Association of School Boards. Strategic Planning is moving forward with the District Leadership Team (DLT) who has drafted a purpose, mission, values and priorities. The DLT will meet tomorrow to develop goals and measures. The plan is to present a draft strategic plan at the next meeting with final version on December 13th. With the Cultural Competence Big Rock, Dr. Banks has met with building staffs with opportunity to take the cultural intelligence survey. The annual Booster Club raffle was a great event. Thank you to everyone who helped out, especially Dave Rockwell. Last weekend the high school presented the fall play at the Little Theater, “Too Much Light Makes a Baby Go Blind”. This Saturday is the quarter final playoff football game at 3:00 p.m. at Rock Island High School who will also host the swimming regional competition.
Citizen Addressing the Board
Lachelle Guy, 1317 - 43rd Street, Rock Island, addressed the Board on behalf of her son and other African American boys. Her son is eligible for advanced math but was overlooked by his teacher. Ms. Guy also spoke about the AVID program in which her son met the criteria as well but didn’t receive a recommendation to participate in the program.
Ms. Dothard directed the superintendent and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to look at this process of getting kids in advanced classes as well as the AVID classes. Ms. Guy should expect a response within two weeks.
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. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and unanimously carried by a roll call vote to approve the following items as a blanket motion:
VI. B. That the Board of Education approve the November Fund Raiser requests.
VII. B. That the Board of Education approve the 2015-16 Audit report.
VII. C. That the Board of Education approve the purchase of cafeteria tables from K Log,
Zion, IL at a cost of $14,980.94 for Denkmann Elementary School.
VII. D. That the Board of Education acknowledge the following donation:
Mighty Fortress Church - $400.00 for the Wining Warrior Breakfast at Washington Jr. High School
VII. E. That the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated October 31, 2016 in the
amount of $3,851,693.83.
VIII. B. That the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointment:
Ronee Honeycutt – Title I Para/RICMS/Salary $14,614.20
Education – Rock Island High School Math Course Adoption
Dr. Kathy Ruggeberg and Ms. Michelle Lillis presented information on the Rock Island High School Math Course adoption. It was recommended that the Board of Education approve Math 078 - Pre Algebra as an additional course at Rock Island High School, beginning in the Spring semester of the 2016-2017 school year. This is a new course offering, in partnership with Black Hawk College, for students to complete high school math graduation requirements. Included in this proposal is the purchase of pre-algebra 60 textbooks from Pearson, Chandler, Arizona, at the cost of $10,438.92. District textbook funds will be used for this purchase.
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to approve Math 078 - Pre Algebra as an additional course at Rock Island High School, beginning in the Spring semester of the 2016-2017 school year. This is a new course offering, in partnership with Black Hawk College, for students to complete high school math graduation requirements. Included in this proposal is the purchase of pre-algebra 60 textbooks from Pearson, Chandler, Arizona, at the cost of $10,438.92. A roll call vote was called showing all members voting "Aye." No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.
A copy of the presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Education – Assessment Results – PARCC and MAP
Dr. Ruggeberg presented the 2016 Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC) results and the Fall 2016 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) results.
A copy of the presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Education – MTIP Report
Stephanie Dieudonne provided an update on the Minority Teacher Incentive Program (MTIP).
A copy of the presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Education – PACERS Report
Jennifer Page Pearson and Ally Hunter provided an update on the Positive Achievement & Creative Equals Righteous Success (PACERS) program.
A copy of the presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Operations - Board Policy Exhibit 2:120-E2 Mentoring for New Board Members
Dr. Oberhaus reviewed the updates to Board Policy Exhibit 2:120-E2 Mentoring for New Board Members.
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to adopt Board Policy Exhibit 2:120-E2 mentoring for New Board Members. A voice vote was called showing all members voting "Aye." No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.
Business/Finance – 2016 Tax Levy
Bob Beckwith presented information on the 2016 Tax Levy.
A copy of the presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Personnel – Non-Categorical Employees’ Salaries
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to approve the salary increase for twenty (20) non-categorical employees of District 41. A roll call vote was called showing the following Board 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. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Kevin Nolan to accept the non-certified resignation of Leticia Sanders, special education paraprofessional at Denkmann Elementary School. A voice vote was called showing all members voting "Aye." No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.
Personnel – Non-Certified Retirement
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to approve the non-certified retirement of Vicki Verschorre, special education paraprofessional at Rock Island High School at the end of the 2016-17 school year. A voice vote was called showing all members voting "Aye." No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Mr. Jim Veasey and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to move to executive session to discuss negotiations and possible access of property. All members present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in executive session at 8:04 p.m.
Open Session
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to return to open session. All members present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in open session at 8:39 p.m.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to adjourn the meeting. All members present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Ms. Linda Dothard, President Mr. Robert Beckwith, Clerk
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