The Rock Island Milan School District 41 board of education met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26.
"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."
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Rock Island Milan School District 41 board of education:
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, July 26, 2016 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 of June 14, 2016 and special meetings of June 21 and 28, 2016 (including executive session minutes I and II to remain confidential).
II. Reports
A. Board Members
B. Superintendent
C. RIEA President
III. 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.)
IV. Action on Routine Matters
A. Approval of Additions and/or Deletions
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:
V. D. 2016-17 Board Meeting Dates VI. J. List of Donations
VI. A. Cultural Competence Training VI. K. Bills for Payment
VI. C. Snow Removal Contract VII. B. Certified Appointments
VI. D. EvaluWise Software VII. C. Certified Rehire
VI. E. F. Willard SIG Tech. Purchase VII. F. Non-Certified Appointments
VI. F. Winter & Spring Sports Bid VII. G. Non-Certified Rehires
VI. G. iWireless Contract VII. J. Contract for Jim Andrews
VI. I. 2016-17 IHSA Membership VII. K. Contract for Gary Flecker
V. Operations
A. Fourth Quarter Scorecard Update... Information Cabinet members will present the fourth quarter update to the District Scorecard.
B. 2016-17 Police Liaison Detective Agreement... Action.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Police Liaison Detective Agreement with the City of Rock Island for the 2016-17 school year at a cost of $71,811.92.
C. 2016-17 School Resource Officer Agreement... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Resource Officer Agreement with the City of Rock Island for the 2016-17 school year at a cost of $30,000.00.
D. 2016-17 Board of Education Meeting Dates... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Board of Education meeting dates for the 2016-17 school year.
E. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests... Information
The Administration received the following FOIA request and responded within the five-day timeframe: 1) Barbara Morrow requesting certified payroll for work performed in 2015 by Superior Masonry Restoration Inc. at Rock Island High School, Denkmann Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and 2) Julia Larkin for records of any contracts with Skiles Driving School Inc. or Brandi McGuire.
VI. Business/Finance
A. Cultural Competence Training Contract for Service... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for service with Whatever It Takes Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, in the amount of $184,000.00 for cultural competence training in District 41.
B. English Language Arts Materials Purchases... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the acquisition of English Language Arts materials for grades K-8 from American Reading, Prussia, PA at a cost of $21,600.00, Amplify, Brooklyn, NY at a cost of $55,983.20, and Follett, McHenry, IL at a cost of $112,758.05. The total cost of this purchase is $190,341.25 and will be used to implement the new language arts curriculum. A combination of Title and School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds will be used for this purchase.
C. 2016-17 Snow Removal Contract... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to L & L Lawn Care and Maintenance, Davenport, IA in the amount of $75.00 per hour for a plow and $108.50 per hour for a loader to complete snow removal during the 2016-17 school year.
D. EvaluWise Staff Software License Agreement... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the annual software license agreement with EvaluWise Staff Evaluation System software from Vista Learning, Joliet, IL in the amount of $36,402.50.
E. Frances Willard School Improvement Grant Technology Purchase... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the acquisition of 10 Promethean Boards at a cost of $27,750.00 ($2,775.00/unit) from All Covered, Deerfield, IL, to be funded through the use of FY15-16 School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds for Frances Willard Elementary School.
F. Winter & Spring Sports Supply Bid... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education award contracts to First to the Finish, Carlinville, IL for volleyball, wrestling and track supplies ($980.15);
Sports Depot, Rock Island, IL for basketball, wrestling, soccer and softball supplies ($3,116.30) and Temples, Moline, IL for basketball, wrestling, track, soccer, tennis, baseball, softball, and volleyball supplies ($12,301.35) for a total cost of $16,397.80.
G. iWireless Center Contract – Rock Island High School Graduation... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with the iWireless Center, Moline, Illinois, in the amount of $10,275.00 for the 2017
Rock Island High School graduation ceremony on June 3, 2017.
H. Acquisition of Academic Resources for English Learners... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the acquisition of English Learner curriculum materials from the National Geographic Reach Learning Series at the cost of $16,500.00 for continued development in supporting second language acquisition of English Learners at the elementary schools. Title III funds will be used for this purchase.
I. Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Membership... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education reaffirm the approval of the continuing membership in the Illinois High School Association for the 2016-17 school year. There is no cost for the membership.
J. List of Donations... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the list of donations.
K. Bills for Payment... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated June 15, 2016 in the amount of $3,138,150.32; June 30, 2016 in the amount of $4,283,356.42; and July 15, 2016 in the amount of $2,737,341.62.
VII. Personnel
A. Administrative Appointments... Action
The Board of Education may take action on the appointment of a Dean of Students and Ninth Grade Academy Coordinator for Rock Island High School at the meeting.
B. Certified Appointments... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified appointments of Katie Douglas, Yvonne Reboyras, Tara Goehrke, Keith Dunker, Hannah Brandenburg, Breanna Thelin, Katharine Fischetti, Amy Rohwer, Melissa Chavez-Huston, Rhonda Rusk, Aaron Dean, Kelly Kolls, Morgan Wolf and Jarrin Williams.
C. Certified Rehire... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of certified staff member Lauren Begeske.
D. Certified Retirement... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2016-17 certified retirement of Carmine Draude.
E. Certified Resignations... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the certified resignations of Mike Hawley and Ashley Hebbeln.
F. Non-Certified Appointments... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified appointments of Troy Bevans and Audrey Moody.
G. Non-Certified Rehires... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of noncertified staff members Stephanie Upton, Andrea Elliott, Dawn Deaner, Kelly Meagher, Melissa Diarra, and Nikki Munson.
H. Non-Certified Retirements... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified retirements of Powell McGhee and Lisa Gordon.
I. Non-Certified Resignations... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified resignations of Matthew Delcourt and Emily Jackson.
J. Contract for Services – Jim Andrews... Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for services with Jim Andrews in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00 for first and second year administrator consulting and training services.
K. Contract for Services – Gary Flecker... Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for services with Gary Flecker in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for administrative services at Washington Jr. High School.
VIII. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session to discuss negotiations and 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 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).
IX. Adjournment
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