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Rock Island Milan School District #41 Board of Education met May 8.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Linda Dothard.

Roll Call:

Members Present: Ms. Marji Boeye, Ms. Linda Dothard, Mr. Kevin Nolan (via phone), Mr. David Rockwell, Mr. Gary Rowe, Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris and Mr. Terell Williams, and student members Morgan Harty, Kieran Benson and Jada Veasey

Others Present: Dr. Michael Oberhaus, Mr. Robert Beckwith, Mr. Troy Bevans, Mr. Egan Colbrese, Ms. Ramona Dixon, and Ms. Alicia Sanders

Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to approve the minutes executive session of April 10, 2018, regular and executive session minutes of April 24, 2018, special meeting and executive session minutes of May 1, 2017. All executive session minutes will remain confidential. All members voting “Aye”, the President declared the motion carried.

Special Item – Student Ambassadors

Ms. Andrea Parer and representatives of the student ambassadors provided a short presentation about the ambassador program and activities completed during the year. Reports

• Student Members

Student members reported on the three performances of the Pajama Game this past weekend; AP exams kicked off yesterday and will go on for the next two weeks; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pinning ceremony is tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. with the state exam to be taken on May 17th.

• Voting Members

Board members reported on the following activities: Ultimate Tailgate Party on Saturday, May 5th; appreciation for the teachers and staff who go above and beyond for our students; IASB Blackhawk Division Governing meeting on May 23rd; girls’ track meets; Longfellow event that emphasizes literacy and the English Learners population; RIHS’s bass fishing team received 4th place out of 22 teams at the conference tournament; Franczek Law Conference; Entrepreneurship class pitches to the Rock Island Rotary Club; high school musical, where student members Kieran Benson had the lead role and Jada Veasey performed in the pit; and attendance at the Equity Conference.

• Superintendent

Dr. Oberhaus stated that the play was fantastic. May is a very busy month with the following activities: Orchestra concert this evening; Girls track meet this Friday; Athletic teams entering the Western Big Six Conference playoffs; Spring band concert on May 14th; Medal of Honor Banquet on May 17th; Entrepreneurship public pitch night is May 24th; Retirement Tea is Wednesday, May 30th; Graduation on June 2nd at Noon at the Taxslayer Center; and the Austin Academic Achievement Awards and Scholarship Night on May 16th with a new “Returning Rock” program funded through the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation, sponsored by Darrel and Mary Ann Reynolds where a Rocky graduate is brought back to speak to the students. This year’s graduate is Ryan Marzolph, Class of 2005, who is a software developer for Snapchat.

Mr. Colbrese shared news about an agreement with the high school and both junior high schools. He reviewed the current and proposed schedules at each school. All teams went through a very long process to come up with the agreement for student schedules.

• Rock Island Education Association

Andrew, national stated that today is Teacher Appreciation Day, which is a day that the National Education Association brought about to recognize teachers and their lasting impact on student lives.

Executive Session:

A motion was made by Mr. David Rockwell and seconded by Ms. Marji Boeye to move to executive session to hear a parent concern. All members voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in executive session at 6:42 p.m.

Open Session:

A motion was made by Mr. David Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to return to open session. All members voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in open session at 7:22 p.m.

Action on Routine Matters

• Approval of Agenda

A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Ms. Marji Boeye to approve the agenda as presented. All members voting “Aye”, the President declared the motion carried.

• Nomination of Future Agenda items

o Selection process for hiring, specifically principals, screening and interview committees

o Board meeting schedule; perhaps have one business meeting and one for professional development and training

o Rotating meeting locations to different schools

• Blanket Motion

It was moved by Mr. Dave Rockwell, seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris and unanimously carried by a roll call vote that the following items be approved as a blanket motion:

VI. C. That the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for Rock Island High School’s cheer program to travel to Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL July 6-9, 2018 and the Rock Island High School football team to travel to Central Iowa College in Pella, IA July 22-24, 2018.

VI. D. That the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No. 02/01/19.

VII. A.1. That the Board of Education approve the purchase of English language arts student materials from Amplify, Brooklyn, NY ($62,991.00), American Reading Company, King of Prussia, PA ($64,050.00), Expeditionary Learning, New York, NY ($61,000.00) at a total cost of $188,041.00. Title funds will be used for this purchase.

VII. A.2. That the Board of Education approve the purchase of Eureka Math student materials from Great Minds, Washington, D.C., at a cost of $112,601.00. Title funds will be used for this purchase.

VII. B.1. That the Board of Education approve the proposal for engineering services from Carr Engineering, Bettendorf, IA for Exterior Wall Surface Restoration at Thurgood Marshall Center in an amount not to exceed $8,070.00.

VII. B.2. That the Board of Education approve the proposal for engineering services from Carr Engineering, Bettendorf, IA for Phase #15, Exterior Wall Surface Restoration at Rock Island High School in an amount not to exceed $8,950.00.

VII. C. That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 30 Lenovo Netbook Devices with digitizer pens along with the 8 GB RAM module and 4-year warranty for each device from CDW Vernon Hills, IL at a cost of $18,555.00 for the Rock Island Center for Math & Science.

VII. D. That the Board of Education approve payment of membership dues to IASB for the 2018-19 school year in the amount of $10,523.00.

VII. E. That the Board of Education approve the payment of membership dues to LUDA for the 2018-19 school year in the amount of $3,000.00.

VII. F. That the Board of Education approve the 2018-19 Membership for the Illinois High School Association at no cost to the district.

VII. G. That the Board of Education approve the reimbursements for travel to the Franczek Law Conference and the Equity Conference in Lisle, IL April 27-28, 2018 for Dave Rockwell ($307.70), Linda Dothard ($275.38), Gary Rowe ($234.88) and Tiffany Stoner- Harris ($234.88).

VII. H. That the Board of Education acknowledge the following donations:

Mary & _____- $50.00 for the Rock Island High School Bass Fishing Team

Anna M. Diaz - $20.00 to Rock Island High School

Doris & Victor Day Foundation - $700.00 for the Denkmann Eagle Scout Program

VII. I. That the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated April 30, 2018 in the amount of $3,767,842.21.

VIII. A. That the Board of Education approve the following 2017-18 certified appointments:

Heather Quiroz – Substitute Teacher/District/Salary $90-$110/day (varies)

Henry Roderick – Substitute Teacher/District/Salary $90-$110/day (varies)

VIII. B. That the Board of Education approve the following 2018-19 certified appointments:

Jamie Ruberg – Special Education Teacher/RI Academy/Salary $66,099.00

Patricia Nelson – Special Education Teacher/RI Academy/Salary $52,705.00

Michelle Schneckloth – Guidance Counselor/District/Salary $46,198.00

Tonya Hanrahan – Special Education Case Manager/RIHS/Salary $69,927.00

VIII. D. That the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments:

Tammy Golden – Title I Paraprofessional/RI Academy/Salary $15.34/hour

Pauline Terronez – Food Service/District/Salary $11.10/hour

Metricia Allman – Food Service/WJHS/Salary $11.10/hour

Teresa Mullens – Food Service/WJHS/Salary $11.10/hour

Monica Sumhlei – Substitute Paraprofessional/District/Salary $12.16/hour

VIII. H. That the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of the following non-certified employee:

Paraprofessionals Building

1. Tammy Golden RI Academy

Personnel – Non-Certified Coaches

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified coaching appointments:

Thurgood Brooks – Assistant Varsity Football Coach/RIHS

Chaise Nache – Head Sophomore Volleyball Coach/RIHS

David Mikaio – Head Freshman Volleyball Coach/RIHS

Lauren Powell – 8th Grade Volleyball Coach/WJHS

Lindsey Kelley – 7th Grade Volleyball Coach/EJHS

A motion was made by Mr. David Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to approve the non-certified coaching appointments of Thurgood Brooks, Chaise Nache, David Mikaio, Lauren Powell and Lindsey Kelley as presented. A roll call vote was called showing all members voting “Aye”. No “Nay” votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel – Certified Resignation

It was recommended that the Board of Education accept the following certified resignation:

Number of Years

Staff Current of Continuous

Member Position Service

Jessica Israel SpEd Teacher/Longfellow 1

A motion was made by Mr. David Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Terell Williams to accept the certified resignation of Jessica Israel as presented. 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

It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified retirement:

Number of Years

Staff Current of Continuous

Member Position Service

Gary Eastman Building Operations Supv./District 22

A motion was made by Mr. David Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to approve the non-certified retirement of Gary Eastman as presented. A voice vote was called showing all members voting “Aye”. No “Nay” votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.

Personnel – Non-Certified Resignations

It was recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified resignations:

Number of Years

Staff Current of Continuous

Member Position Service

Fathia Mohamed Food Service / EJHS 2

Kathryn Schoeve Food Service / Thomas Jefferson 2

Pauline Terronez Food Service / District <1

A motion was made by Mr. David Rockwell and seconded by Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to accept the non-certified resignations of Fathia Mohamed, Kathryn Schoeve and Pauline Terronez. A voice vote was called showing all members voting “Aye”. No “Nay” votes being cast, the President declared the motion carried.

Operations – Title I District Plan

Ramona Dixon provided information and review the updates to the 2018-19 Title I Plan for the Rock Island-Milan School District.

A copy of the presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.

Operations – 2018-19 Code of Conduct

Ms. Alicia Sanders presented the proposed 2018-19 Code of Conduct.

Operations – Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request

The administration received the following FOIA request and responded within the five-day time limit: Mr. Dylan Parker (Illinois and Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting) for a copy of the certified payrolls for the Ridgewood Elementary School addition and remodel project from June 7, 2017.

Executive Session:

A motion was made by Mr. David Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Gary Rowe to move to executive session to discuss personnel. All member present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in executive session at 8:23 p.m. and that no action will be taken.

Open Session:

A motion was made by Mr. David Rockwell and seconded ty Dr. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to return to open session. All member present voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting in open session at 10:19 p.m.

Adjournment:

A motion was made by Ms. Marji Boeye and seconded by Mr. David Rockwell to adjourn the meeting. All members voting “Aye”, the President declared the meeting adjourned at 10:19 p.m.