The Rock Island Milan School District #41 Board of Education met Feb. 14 to recognize staff members.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the board:
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, February 14, 2017 6:00 P.M.
I. Preliminary
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
regular meeting January 24, 2017, including executive session minutes to
remain confidential.
II. Special Item
Recognition of Staff Members
The Board of Education will recognize District nurse Erin Dempsey and subnurse
Ann Marie Mangelsdorf for receiving the City of Rock Island’s Community
Service Award for their quick response in saving the life of a student.
III. Reports
A. Board Members
Voting Members`
Student Members
B. Superintendent
C. RIEA President
IV. Communications
A. Requests from persons wishing to speak on certain agenda items will be
called upon at the appropriate time.
B. Citizens wishing to address the Board of Education on items not on the agenda.
Comments should be limited to three (3) minutes. (Matters regarding specific
employees or students are of a confidential nature and will not be heard in open session.)
V. Action on Routine Matters
A. Approval of Additions and/or Deletions
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B. Approval of Agenda
C. Blanket Motion
Opportunity will be given for the selection of items that need no discussion to be
approved at the appropriate time on the agenda. The following items are
recommended for the Blanket Motion:
VI. D. February Fund Raisers VII. G. Bills for Payment
VII. B. Architectural Contracts (1-3) VIII. A. Non-Certified Appointment
VII. D. Website License Agreement VIII. B. Non-Certified Leave of Absence
VII. E. Technology Equipment VIII. E. Non-Certified Termination
VII. F. Spring Forward Contract VIII. F. Contract for Services
VI. Operations
A. Enrollment Projections... Information
Egan Colbrese will present the enrollment projections for 2017-18 through
2022-23.
B. RIHS Fieldhouse Naming Committee Report... Information
The committee to consider naming the Fieldhouse at Rock Island High School
will provide a recommendation for the Board’s consideration.
C. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request... Information
The administration received the following FOIA request and responded
within the five-day time limit: 1) Mark Stevens (KWQC-TV 6 News) for list of
payments to firms which lobby or hire lobbyists between 2012 and 2016, and
a list of all payments (dues) to professional organizations of which the district
was a member between 2012 and 2016.
D. February Fund Raiser Requests... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the February Fund
Raiser requests.
VII. Business/Finance
A. Debt Service Options... Information
Bob Beckwith will present options available for reducing the property tax
levy to repay outstanding bonds. He will provide options including: use of a
portion of the 1% sales tax, utilization of accumulated reserves and the
refinancing the existing outstanding bonds.
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B. Architectural Services Contracts... Action
1) Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept a contract with
Studio 483, Rock Island, IL for partial roof replacement for Rock Island
High School at a cost of $11,640.00.
2) Edison Jr. High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept a contract with
Studio 483, Rock Island, IL for partial roof replacement for Edison Jr. High
School at a cost of $12,699.00.
3) Earl Hanson Elementary School
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept a contract with
Studio 483, Rock Island, IL for partial roof replacement for Earl Hanson
Elementary School at a cost of $8,366.00.
C. 2017-18 Budget Preparation Recommendation... Information
Bob Beckwith will present the recommendation for preparation of the 2017-18
budget.
D. Website License Agreement... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into a 12-month
licensing agreement with Website Content Management System (CMS) from
Edlio Inc., Los Angeles, CA, in the amount of $9,956.00. Funding will be
provided from the Technology Department budget.
E. Acquisition of Technology Equipment... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the acquisition of
technology equipment at a total cost of $155,920.00 for the purpose to equip
each classroom with the capabilities of curriculum delivery with technology
at Earl Hanson, Longfellow, Ridgewood, Rock Island Center for Math and
Science, Edison and Washington Jr. High Schools.
F. Spring Forward Learning Center Contract... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for
services with Spring Forward Learning Center, Rock Island, IL, in an amount
not to exceed $35,000.00 to provide staffing for after school programming and
summer school in up to six of the district elementary buildings beginning
March 1, 2017, and ending no later than August 31, 2017.
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G. Bills for Payment... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment
dated January 31, 2017 in the amount of $3,625,624.41.
VIII. Personnel
A. Non-Certified Appointment... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified
appointment of Lisa Draper.
B. Non-Certified Leave of Absence... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified
leave of absence for Elise Dunn.
C. Non-Certified Resignation... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified
resignation of Kelly Borders.
D. Non-Certified Retirement... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified
retirement of Janene Collins.
E. Non-Certified Termination... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the termination of
non-certified Employee #7-1-1020.
F. Contract for Service... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for
service with Sandy Jeffries for instructional support not to exceed 72 days
during the 2016-17 school year at a cost not to exceed $18,000.00
IX. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session to
discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discip-line, performance,
or dismissal of specific employees of 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). Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or
their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or
more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (2).
X. Adjournment
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