The Rock Island Milan School District 41 board of education met Tuesday, Aug. 9.
"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
August 9, 2016
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Rock Island-Milan School District was held Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in the library at Rock Island High School. The meeting began with a reception honoring all new full-time employees and the Charles O. Austin, Jr. Scholars and was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by President Linda Dothard.
Roll Call
Members Present: Dr. James E. Bishop, Ms. Linda K. Dothard, Mr. David Rockwell, Mr. Kevin Nolan, 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. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 26, 2016 as presented (including executive session minutes I and II to remain confidential). All members present voting “Aye,” the President declared the motion carried.
Special Items
• New Full-Time Employees
Mr. Egan Colbrese introduced the new full-time employees for the 2016-17 school year.
• Charles O. Austin, Jr. Scholars
Mr. Charles O. Austin, III introduced the students selected as Charles O. Austin, Jr. Scholars.
Reports
• Board Members
Board members reported on the following events and activities: Opening Day for staff at Rock Island High School on Monday, August 1st; Ready to Rock the School Year on Sunday, July 31st; District Leadership Team meeting on Friday, August 5th; band concert; Illinois Association of School Boards Resolutions Committee meeting; and the Triple I conference this year in Chicago with a strand of security information in which our security staff should attend if possible.
• Superintendent
Dr. Oberhaus echoed all of the support for the Ready to Rock event where we had over 2,700 participants. There is no hard numbers of impact but Principal Moore had 400 more students register at Rock Island High School this year. Parent night for Eureka Math is set for this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the high school. Standards Based grading nights at Edison and Washington will take place next Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (Edison) and Thursday at 6:00 p.m. (Washington).
Rock Island-Milan Board of Education Regular Meeting August 9, 2016
• Rock Island Education Association Representative
Andrew Hains introduced himself as the new RIEA President. He thanked the Board for this opportunity and looks forward to continuing the positives that were started here this evening.
Action on Routine Matters
• Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Jim Veasey 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:
VII. A. That the Board of Education approve the updated 2016-17 Board meeting dates that moves the March 14, 2017 meeting to March 28, 2017.
VII. B. That the Board of Education approve the August Fund Raiser requests.
VIII. A. That the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated July 29, 2016 in the amount of $3,381,358.52.
IX. C. That the Board of Education approve the following certified appointments:
Megan Braun-Howard – Student Assistance Manager/RICMS/Salary $49,665.00 Norma Ramirez – Spanish Teacher/Rock Island High School/Salary $66,751.00
IX. D. That the Board of Education approve the rehiring of the following certified teacher:
Ashley Boyer – Floater Teacher/RI Academy/Salary $37,525.00
IX. F. That the Board of Education approve the rehiring of the following non-certified staff:
Koffi Gbenyo – Special Education Para/TMLC/Salary $15,055.30 Kelly Drish – Title I Para/Earl Hanson/Salary $21,927.50
Education – School Improvement Sustainability Grant-High School
Rock Island High School principal Eric Moore presented information on the application to the Illinois State Board of Education for a sustainability grant for the high school. A copy of the presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Rock Island-Milan Board of Education Regular Meeting August 9, 2016
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to approve the application for the School Improvement Sustainability Grant for Rock Island High School of $500,000.00 for submission to the Illinois State Board of Education. A voice vote was called showing all members voting "Aye". No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.
Personnel – Ratification of RIESPA Contract
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to ratify its contract with the Rock Island Educational Support Personnel Association for a three-year term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. A roll call vote was called showing the following members voting "Aye”: Dr. Jim Bishop, Mr. Dave Rockwell, Mr. Jim Veasey, Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr., Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris and Ms. Linda Dothard. Mr. Kevin Nolan voted “Nay”. The President declared the motion carried.
Personnel – Superintendent’s Contract
Board members noted that Dr. Oberhaus did not wish to receive an increase in salary for this school year.
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. to approve the contract extension for Superintendent Michael Oberhaus from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. 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 – Certified Resignation
It was recommended that the Board of Education accept the following certified resignation:
Kathy Felt – Math Coach/District/1 Year of Service
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to accept the certified resignation of Kathy Felt as presented. 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 Mr. Dave Rockwell to 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). All members present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in executive session at 7:12 p.m.
Rock Island-Milan Board of Education Regular Meeting August 9, 2016
Open Session
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to return to open session. All members present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in open session at 8:13 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 8:14 p.m.
Ms. Linda Dothard, President Mr. Robert Beckwith, Clerk
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