The Rock Island Milan School District 41 board of education met Tuesday, Sept. 13.
"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
September 13, 2016
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Rock Island-Milan School District was held Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in the library at Rock Island High School. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Vice President Tiffany Stoner-Harris.
Roll Call
Members Present: Dr. James E. Bishop (arrived at 6:10 p.m.), 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. Troy Bevans, Mr. Egan Colbrese, 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 August 23, 2016 as presented (including executive session minutes to remain confidential). All members present voting “Aye,” the Vice President declared the motion carried.
Reports
• Board Members
Board members reported on the following events and activities: varsity tennis match; District Leadership Team meeting; Rock Island Labor Day parade; African American Heritage Club meeting; student field trip to the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center; Booster Club Raffle on November 5th; IASB Blackhawk Division meeting on October 20th; Illinois State Board of Education’s Every Student Succeeds Act presentation at Moline High School, which was very disappointing; visit to Thurgood Marshall Learning Center classroom; Illinois Association of School Boards resolutions for presentation in November; and the annual State of the Schools address presented by Dr. Oberhaus.
• Superintendent
Dr. Oberhaus asked Board members to let Kim Colson know if you’d like to attend the IASB Blackhawk Division dinner meeting. The Strategic Planning process is underway with sessions for the public next Tuesday and Wednesday within the community in Rock Island and Milan. Anyone interested in attending can contact Kim Colson. There will be no district personnel present at these events; only the outside facilitators. All schools will have robo calls, information in newsletters and on the district website. Once completed, all information will be compiled then will meet with Leadership Team on October 22nd; DLT will finalize a draft plan, which will then be presented to the Board of Education on November 22nd. Final approval will be sought on December 13th.
Rock Island-Milan Board of Education Regular Meeting September 13, 2016
Dr. Oberhaus corrected the amount of VII. B. Wireless Connectivity Upgrade to $338,865.00. He stated that we have had significant issues with email. Troy Bevans walked the Board through getting in to the new email system. Mr. Bevans reminded Board members they should do all work through this email account so the district has easier access to any emails with FOIA requests.
Report from RIEA President
Andrew Hains introduced Belle Jordan who teaches at Rock Island High School and is Vice President of the RIEA. Mr. Hains has spent a lot of time out in the buildings listening to teachers.
Citizen Addressing the Board
Inga Harty, 3 Partridge Circle, Rock Island, Illinois, updated the Board on measures taken by the district regarding suicide awareness. She stated that the district has made a lot of progress in working with counselors and receiving funding from outside organizations.
Action on Routine Matters
• Additions/Deletions
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to approve the corrected amount in Item VII. B. to $338,865.00. All members voting “Aye”, the President declared the motion carried.
• Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey 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. Jim Veasey, seconded by Mr. Dave Rockwell and unanimously carried by a roll call vote to approve the following items as a blanket motion:
V. That the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip for the Rock Island High School Environmental Action Club to Coastal America Student Environmental Conference in Dubuque, Iowa September 22-23, 2016.
VI. D. That the Board of Education approve the September Fund Raiser requests.
VI. C. That the Board of Education approve the library software license agreement with Follett Software Company, Chicago, IL in the amount of $19,199.41. This is a renewal of district-wide school library software.
Rock Island-Milan Board of Education Regular Meeting September 13, 2016
VII. C. That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 60 iPads at a total cost of $22,440.00 00 ($374.00 each) for Denkmann Elementary School; 120 Chromebooks with Management Licenses at a total cost of $29,520.00 ($246.00 each) for Ridgewood Elementary School; and 60 Chrome-books with Management Licenses at a total cost of $14,760.00 ($246.00 each) for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Total acquisition is $66,720.00 and will be funded through Title I funds.
VII. D. That the Board of Education approve the completion of the tuck point project and direct the administration to submit the Application for Occupancy at Rock Island High School.
VII. E. That the Board of Education accept the following donations:
Mel Foster Company - Unknown Value - 1,000 pencils for students at Washington Metro Link - Unknown Value - 100 drawstring book sacks for students at Washington Jaycees of the QCs - Unknown Value - School supplies for students at Washington
VII. F. That the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated August 31, 2016 in the
amount of $3,734,208.66.
VIII. A. That the Board of Education approve the following certified appointment:
Crystal Aldeman – Floater Teacher/District/Salary $37,914.79
VIII. B. That the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments:
Tess Brasington – ATS Coordinator/Rock Island High School/Salary $26,566.76 April Smith – Title I Para./RI Academy/Salary $16,172.87 Kayla Waters – title I Para/RI Academy/Salary $15,873.37
VIII. D. That the Board of Education approve the following non-certified rehire:
Rudy Almanza – Special Education Para/Earl Hanson/Salary $15,958.41
Operations – Board Policy Revisions
Cabinet members presented the revisions to Board policies as recommended by PRESS.
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Jim Bishop to approve the revisions to Board Policies 2:70 Vacancies on the School Board – Filling Vacancies; 2:70-E Checklist for Filling Vacancies; 2:120-E1 Exhibit-Guidelines for Serving as a Mentor to a New School Board Member; 2:120-E2 Exhibit-Website Listing of Development and Training Completed by Board Members; 2:240-E1 Exhibit PRESS Issue Updates; 2:240-E2 Exhibit-Developing Local Policy; 6:100 Using Animals in the Educational Program; 7:10-E Equal Education Opportunities Within the School Community; 7:270 Administering Medicine to Students; 8:90 Parent Organizations and Booster Clubs; and 8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns
Rock Island-Milan Board of Education Regular Meeting September 13, 2016
Operations – Board Member Mentoring Program
Board members discussed the possibility of creating a formal mentoring program for newly appointed or elected Board members.
Operations – Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
The administration received the following FOIA requests and replied within the five-day time limit: 1) Charles Fisher for information related to the County School Facility Occupation Tax referendum.
Business/Finance – Use of Audubon Sale Proceeds
The administration provided a prioritized listing of projects for the consideration of use of the net proceeds from the sale of Audubon Elementary School. The Board of Education directed the administration to seek bids for roof work to be completed during the summer of 2017/
Business/Finance – Wireless Connectivity Upgrade in the Schools
Troy Bevans, Director of Information Technology, will present information on the wireless connectivity within the Rock Island-Milan School District. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revised contracts with Pearl Technology, Peoria Heights, Illinois, from $375,847.00 to $300,677.00.
Personnel – Non-Certified Resignation
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to accept the non-certified resignation of Rudy Almanza 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. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey 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 Vice President declared the meeting in executive session at 7:21 p.m.
Open Session
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to return to open session. All members present voting “Aye”, the Vice President declared the meeting in open session at 8:38 p.m.
Rock Island-Milan Board of Education Regular Meeting September 13, 2016
Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Dr. Jim Bishop to adjourn the meeting. All members present voting “Aye”, the Vice President declared the meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Ms. Linda K. Dothard, President
Mr. Robert Beckwith, Clerk
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