Agenda 4-28-09
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2009 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 meetings of March 10 and April 14, 2009 and special meetings of
March 3 and 16, 2009 (including executive session minutes to be kept on file as
confidential) as presented.
II. Communications
A. Communications from Citizens
B. Requests from persons wishing to speak on certain agenda items at the
appropriate time during the meeting.
III. Reports
A. Reports from Board Members
- Voting Members
- Student Members
B. Report from Superintendent
C. Report from RIEA Representative
D. 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. Nomination of Agenda Items for Future Meetings of the Board
V. Action on Routine Matters
Act on Agenda Additions and/or Deletions
B. Approve 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:
- VIII. A. Board Policies IX. C. List of Donations
- VIII. C. Exec. Session Minutes IX. D. March Financials
- VIII. D. Head Start Grant IX. E. Investment Report
- VIII. E. Student Expulsion IX. F. Bills for Payment
- VIII. F. April Fund Raisers X. A-F. Personnel
- IX. B. Contracts (1-3)
VI. Organization
A. Review Canvass of Votes . . . Information/Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education review and accept the
electoral votes as canvassed by the Rock Island County Clerk’s office.
B. Presentation to Outgoing Member . . . Recognition
The Board will make a presentation to outgoing member Russ Kennel at this
time.
C. Adjourn Sine Die . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adjourn sine die. Mr. Loy will
conduct the meeting at this time.
D. Swearing In and Seating of Elected Member . . . Action
Regional Superintendent Joe Vermeire will swear in returning members Bill
Cleaver, Dave Rockwell, Jim Veasey, and new member Jim Bishop. The Board
will formally seat the four members who were elected April 7, 2009.
E. Election of Officers . . . Action
The newly elected Board shall continue the meeting with the election of
officers. The Superintendent of Schools will conduct the meeting during the
election of a president for two years. A newly elected president will then call
for the election of a vice president for a two-year term and for the election for
appointment of a treasurer and a secretary.
F. Resolution Naming Depositories . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education reaffirm the designation of
official depositories for district funds.
G. Board Meeting Dates 2008-09 . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education reaffirm the meeting dates for
the remainder of the 2008-09 school year.
H. Board Meeting Dates 2009-10 . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the meeting dates for
the 2009-10 school year.
VII. Education
A. Career Development Update . . . Information/Study
Mal Austin and Ed Veasey will provide an update on the Career
Development program.
B. Elementary Math Series Pilot . . . Information
Bill Osborne will provide an update on the selection process being used for a
new elementary math series.
VIII. Operations
A. Third Reading of Board Policies . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions to
Board policies 4:170, 5:29, 5:90, 6:120, 7:10, 7:100, 7:190, 7:20, 7:210, 7:230,
7:240, 7:290, 7:300, 7:50 and 8:30.
B. First Reading of Board Policies . . . Information
The Board of Education will review the revisions to Board policies 2:105,
2:220, 6:20, 4:60, 4:70, 4:80, 4:90, 4:150, 5:290, and recommended removal of
policy 8:40.
C. Review of Executive Session Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the list of Executive
Session Minutes to open and the list to remain on file as confidential.
D. Head Start Supplemental Grant . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the submission of the
Head Start Supplemental Grant as presented.
E. Student Expulsion . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion
No. 01/12/17 as presented.
F. April Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the April Fund
Raisers.
IX. Business/Finance
A. Building Excellence Update . . . Information
Mike Oberhaus will update the Board on the Building Excellence plan.
B. Contracts . . . Action
1) Ridgewood Building Addition
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to
Precision Builders, Inc., LeClaire, Iowa, in the amount of $1,685,000.00 for
the building addition at Ridgewood Elementary School.
2) Earl Hanson Folding Door Replacement
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Allied
Construction Services, Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of $17,230.00 for
folding door replacement at Earl Hanson Elementary School.
3) Rock Island High School Exterior Wall Surface Restoration
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to
Western Waterproofing, Springfield, Illinois, in the amount of $86,735.00
for Exterior Wall Surface Restoration – Part 6 – at Rock Island High School
as presented.
C. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of
Donations as presented.
D. March Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March Financial
Statements.
E. Investment Report . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Investment
Report for quarter ended March 31, 2009.
F. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Bills for Payment
dated April 15, 2009 in the amount of $3,476,074.34.
X. Personnel
A. 2009-10 Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified
Appointments for the 2009-10 school year of Jaydiem Wilson, Stacy Lofgren
and Julie Hathaway as presented.
B. Certified Unpaid Leave of Absence . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Unpaid
Leave of Absence for the 2009-10 school year for Giovanna Davila as
presented.
C. Certified Resignations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Certified
Resignations of Sarah Todd and Alissa Grover as presented.
D. Non-Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified
Appointments of Johnna Gamble and Valerie Mizeur as presented.
E. Non-Certified Resignations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Non-Certified
Resignations of Kristie DeSchinckel, Trisha DeWitt, Leann Garrison and
Kristy Robinson as presented.
F. Non-Renewal of Non-Certified Staff . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Renewal of
the list of 22 Non-Certified Staff members as presented.
XI. Adjournment