Board of Education

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, September 22, 2009 6:00 P.M.

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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 August 25 and September 8, 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
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

A. 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:
VII. B. September Fund Raisers    VIII. B. List of Donations
VII. C. Student Expulsion     VIII. C. Bills for Payment
VIII. A. Contract for Services     IX. A-C. Personnel

VI. Education

Career Development Update . . . Information
Mal Austin and Ed Veasey will provide an update on the Career Development
program.

VII. Operations

A. Second Reading of Board Policies . . . Information/Action
The Board will review revisions to Board Policies 2:70E, 2:260, 5:220 and 6:15. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revised policies as presented.
B. September Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the September Fund Raisers as presented.
C. Student Expulsion . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No. 01/10/13 as presented.

VIII. Business/Finance

A. Contract for Services . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Services for Bethany for Children & Families in the amount of $6,000.00 through the Lights on for Learning program at Rock Island High School.
B. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations as presented.
C. Bills for Payment . . . Action

It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated September 15, 2009 in the amount of $4,919,054.94.

IX. Personnel

A. Non-Certified Appointment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Appointment of Ronda Czerwinski as presented.
B. Non-Certified Resignations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Resignations of Scott Berg and Bruce Rhone as presented.
C. Assignment of Short-Term Personnel . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Assignment of Short-Term Personnel for Sheila Wildermuth as a professional development provider in the amount of $250 per day plus mileage not to exceed 75 days.

X. Work Session

Strategic Planning Review . . . Study
Board members will participate in a work session to compile a list of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the District as they pertain to the strategic direction for the next three years.

XI. Adjournment

Prior to the Board of Education meeting, members of the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation recognized the 2009 Rock Island Legends and Rock Island Founders Circle Awards. Stanley Goldman ‘38 and Peg Nothdorf ‘51 were recognized as Rock Island Legends and outstanding alumni for their many contributions to the school district and community. Ted Davies and Roger Nothdorf were recognized as Founders Circle members for their unconditional support of the school district and the betterment of its students.

Superintendent Loy presented the 14th Annual State of the Schools address highlighting the Building Excellence Plan, Rock Island High School and key performing indicators of the school district. The address will be available on the Rock Island Public Channel 9 for viewing each Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Articulation and Alignment Committee Report
In the past year, a collaborative committee in the Rock Island-Milan School District has been working on grade-wide building-wide effort to articulate and align the district curriculum. The committee was able to compare and contrast school cultures and cultivate the parts that would allow standardization of the best practices. In addition the committee had the ability to articulate and align instruction-based Power Standards. Many teachers felt that the committee put the curriculum on track and helped to bring focus to each grade level throughout the district. The development of the Math vocabulary stemmed from this committee, as well as the critique and evaluation of the Grades K-6 math pilot. The implementation of Career Cruising. For 2010 the committee will continue to provide input for the math pilot, begin Science articulation/alignment, discuss common assessments of core areas and discuss revised grade reports for K-8.

Other items:

• The board approved the purchase of 20 MacBooks and 8 iPod Touch from Apple, Inc. for the price of $21,560 from the funds of the Thomas Jefferson Booster Club.
• Board Policy revisions of 2:70E, 2:260, 5:220 and 6:15 regarding Board of Education vacancies, Substitute teaching employment period, uniform grievance procedure and school accountability were reviewed by Cabinet members. All members recommended to accept the policy revisions as stated.
• A public hearing was conducted for the 2009-2010 school district budget. There were no presentations that came forward. The Board adopted the 2009-2010 budget as presented at the July 28 meeting. View the budget >>
• Building Excellence Update >>

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library

Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 p.m.

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I. Roll Call

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Reports from Board Members

IV. Updates from the Superintendent

V. 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.)

VI. 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. B. 2010-2011 Budget Calendar
VIII. C. Computer Purchase
VIII. D. July Financial Statements
VIII. E. Bills for Payment

VII. Special Item – Public Hearing

Public Hearing on the 2009-10 Budget . . . Hearing
The Board will conduct a public hearing on the 2009-10 Budget.

VIII. Business/Finance

A. 2009-10 Budget . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the 2009-10 Budget as presented at the July 28, 2009 meeting of the Board.
B. 2010-2011 Budget Calendar . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the 2010-2011 Budget Calendar as presented.
C. Thomas Jefferson Computer Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 20 MacBooks and 8 iPod Touch from Apple, Inc. at a cost of $21,560.00.
D. July Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the July Financial
Statements as presented.
E. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated August 21, 2009 ($126.50) and August 31, 2009 ($3,516,180.64).

IX. Committee of the Whole

A. Building Excellence Update . . . Information
Dr. Mike Oberhaus will provide an update on the Building Excellence plan.
B. Articulation and Alignment Committee Report . . . Information
Ken Jaeke will present the Articulation and Alignment Committee report.
C. First Reading of Revised Board Policies . . . Information
Members of the Cabinet will review the revisions to Board Policies 2:70E, 2:260, 5:220
and 6:15.

X. Executive Session

It is recommended that the Board of Education move to Executive Session to discuss the
employment of a specific employee.

XI. Adjournment