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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 regular meeting minutes of June 8, 2010 (including executive session minutes to be kept on file as confidential) and special meeting of June 22, 2010 as presented.

II. Communications

Citizens Wishing to Address the Board of Education
Items on the agenda will be addressed at the appropriate time during the meeting. Items not on the agenda will be heard at this time. 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.

III. Reports

A. Reports from Board Members
B. Report from Superintendent
C. Report from RIEA Representative

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:
VI.E. Forms    VII. B. Contracts (1-7)
VI. F. Police Liaison Agreement    VII. C. Account Changes (1&2)
VI. G. School Resource Officer    VII. D. List of Donations
VI. H. RIHS Student Handbook    VII. E. May Financials
VI. I. FOIA Officer    VII. F. Bills for Payment
VI. J. July Fund Raisers    VIII. A-C. Personnel

VI. Operations

A. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will present the draft Superintendent Evaluation Instrument.
B. District Survey Results . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will present the 2009-2010 district survey results.
C. Scorecard Update . . . Information
Members of the Cabinet will present the Scorecard Update.
D. Safe Routes to School Update . . . Information
Holly Sparkman will provide information on the Safe Routes to School program.
E. Forms 2:125-E1 and 2:125-E2 . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Forms 2:125-E1 (Board Member Travel Expense Voucher) and 2:125-E2 (Board member Travel Expense Purchase Order) as presented.
F. Police Liaison Detective Agreement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Police Liaison Detective Agreement with the Rock Island Police Department for the 2010- 2011 school year at an estimated cost of $52,767.50.
G. School Resource Officer Agreement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Resource Officer Agreement with the Rock Island Police Department for the 2010-2011 school year at an estimated cost of $30,000.00.
H. Rock Island High School Student Handbook . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions for the 2010-2011 version of the Rock Island High School Student Handbook as presented.
I. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education remove Rick Loy and add Robert Beckwith as the District FOIA Officer.
J. July Fund Raiser Requests . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the July Fund Raiser requests as presented.
K. FOIA Requests . . . Information
The Administration received the following Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests: 1) Barbara Morrow, QC Foundation for Fair Contracting Trust for certified payroll of Hawkeye Flooring for the Rock Island Center for Math & Science. All requests were responded to within FOIA guidelines.

VII. Business/Finance

A. Budget Presentation . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will present information on the 2010-2011 Budget.
B. Contracts . . . Action

1) Athletic Trainer Contract – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Agreement Regarding Athletic Trainer for the 2010-2011 School year at a cost of $20,160.
2) Telephone Maintenance & Support – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into a 12 month contract with TCE Communications, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $7,341.00 for support and maintenance of telephone voice mail and call accounting systems.
3) Pearson – Head Start
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Services for Pearson, Minneapolis, MN, in the amount of $6,612.50 for Work Sampling Online database assessment collection program for the Head Start program.
4) PLATO Learning – RIHS and TMC
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with PLATO Learning, Bloomington, MN, in the amount of $105,403.00. ARRA funds will be used for this purchase.
5) CIPA Internet Filter Maintenance & Support – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education renew the CIPA Filter Maintenance & Support contract at an annual cost of $10,900.00 for a 12 month period beginning August 1, 2010 and ending July 31, 2011. Cost has been included in the district technology budget for 2010-11.
6) Water Line Repair – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Northwest Mechanical, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $15,250.00 for water line repair at Rock Island High School.
7) Stadium Mower Replacement – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to MTI Distributing, Bettendorf, IA, in the amount of $26,787.06 for mower replacement at Rock Island High School.

C. Account Changes . . . Action

1) Longfellow
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the account changes at Longfellow Elementary School as presented in the background information.
2) Thurgood Marshall Center
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the account changes at Thurgood Marshall Center as presented in the background information.
D. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
E. May Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the May Financial Statements as presented.
RC F. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated June 30 and July 15, 2010 in the amounts of $3,188,884.97 and $2,429,337.17.

VIII. Personnel

A. Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Appointments of Christopher Gabany, Allison Knanishu, Kristen Moody, Haley Wirth, and Kimberly DeCook as presented.
B. Certified Rehire . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of Certified Employee Alecia Scharback as presented.
C. Non-Certified Rehires . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of Non- Certified Employees Vicki Babinski, Mike Atkins, Meloney Brasmer, Johnna Gamble, Rebekah Leon, Judy Miller, Brandon Terronez, Jennifer Upton and Victoria Vallejo as presented.

IX. Adjournment

Monday, July 26, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Rock Island Center for Math & Science
2101 – 16th Avenue
Rock Island, Illinois

Please call the Superintendent’s Office with any questions at 793-5900, ext. 210.

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I. Preliminary

Call to Order and Roll Call

II. Business/Finance
Bills for Payment . . . Action

It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated June 15, 2010 in the amount of $3,976,731.86.

III. Operations

Evaluation of the Superintendent
Dean Langdon and Steve Clark from the Illinois Association of School Boards will lead a discussion regarding the process of evaluating the Superintendent.

IV. Adjourn

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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 regular meeting minutes of May 25, 2010 as presented.

II. Communications

Citizens Wishing to Address the Board of Education
Items on the agenda will be addressed at the appropriate time during the meeting. Items not on the agenda will be heard at this time. 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.

III. Reports

A. Reports from Board Members
B. Report from Superintendent
C. Report from RIEA Representative

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:
VI. Overnight Field Trip Requests (1-2)    VIII. C. Acoustic Shells
VII. A. Appointment of Treasurer    VIII. D. Contracts (1-6)
VII. B. Appointment of Clerk    VIII. E. List of Donations
VII. C. Resolutions (1-3)    VIII. F. Bills for Payment
VII. D. June Fund Raiser Requests    IX. A-C. Personnel
VIII. B. Authorization for Inter-fund Loans

VI. Education

Overnight Field Trip Requests . . . Action
1) Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for Rock Island High School yearbooks students to attend a conference in St. Louis, MO.
2) Rock Island High School Student Council – Lombard, IL
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School student council students to Lombard, IL in January 2011.

VII. Operations

A. Appointment of Board Treasurer . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint Robert Beckwith as Treasurer of the Board effective July 1, 2010.
B. Appointment of Clerk of the Board . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint Holly Sparkman as Clerk of the Board effective July 1, 2010.
C. Resolutions . . . Action

1) Resolution Naming Depositories . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education reaffirm the designation of official depositories for district funds.
2) Prevailing Wage Resolution
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the Prevailing Wage Act Resolution.
3) Policy 6:15 Resolution – Declining Requests to Accept Non-Resident Choice Students
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the Resolution Declining Requests to Accept Non-Resident Choice Students as presented.

D. June Fund Raiser Requests . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the June Fund Raiser requests as presented.
E. FOIA Requests . . . Information
The Administration received the following Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests: 1) Adam C. Losey for copies of correspondence with various companies and 2) Karla Pacheco for high school transcripts. All requests were responded to within FOIA guidelines.

VIII. Business/Finance

A. Extra and Co-curricular Items Removed from Budget Cuts . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the reduction of extra and co-curricular items as presented.
B. Authorization for Inter-fund Loans . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize the District Chief Financial Officer to make inter-fund loans in accordance with the State of Illinois laws, rules, and regulations for the 2010-11 fiscal year.
C. Acoustic Shells for Rock Island High School Auditorium . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 12 acoustic shell sound reflectors from Stage right at a cost of $18,987.00. This is a budgeted expense.
D. Contracts . . . Action

1) Transitions Mental Health Services – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with Transitions Mental Health Services in the amount of $7,000.00 for Rock Island High School students as presented. This contract is ARRA funded.
2) Technology Purchase
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the technology purchases at a total cost of $98,367.85 as presented in the background information. Budgeted from Special Education ARRA funds.
3) Serving Line – Rock Island Center for Math & Science
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Edward Don, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $34,754.87 for the Rock Island Center for Math & Science serving ling.
4) Full-Service Vending – Rocky, Edison & Washington
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to A.D. Huesing, Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $36,403.80 for full-service vending at Rock Island High School, Edison and Washington Jr. High Schools.
5) Receiving/Delivery of Commodities – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to King Food Service, Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $1.56 per case per month for receiving/delivery of commodities throughout the district for the 2010-2011 school year.
6) Professional Service Contract – RIHS Counseling Suite
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Larrison & Associates Architects, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $14,112.00 to provide design, bidding and construction oversight for the Counseling Suite Remodel at Rock Island High School.

E. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
F. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated May 28 and June 7, 2010 in the amounts of $3,068,430.32 and $135,607.04.

IX. Personnel

A. Certified Rehires . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of Certified Employees Kathy Creger, Stephanie Dieudonne and Susan Knipe as presented.
B. Non-Certified Rehires . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of Non-Certified Employees Yosava Robinson and Leticia Sanders as presented.
C. Non-Certified Retirement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Retirement of Beverly Findley effective June 2, 2010.

X. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session to
discuss possible litigation.

XI. Adjournment

A reception will be held to honor the Adopt-A-School Business Partners and Volunteers.
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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I. Special Item

Adopt-A-School Partners . . . Recognition
Board members will recognize the following Adopt-A-School Partners: Bituminous (Denkmann); R.I. Rotary Club (Earl Hanson); American Scandinavian Association, Augustana College, Merle Norman at Dillard’s, Evening Lions Club, Keystone Neighbors, Mighty Fortress Community Church, St. John’s Church WOW Program, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners (Longfellow); City of Rock Island, Illinois Math & Science Academy, IL Army National Guard (RICMS); Broadway Presbyterian Church, Church of Peace, Jumer’s Hotel & Casino, Modern Woodmen of America, Performance Food Group, Blackhawk Bank & Trust, Church of Peace, Greater Antioch, Kaplan University (RI Academy); First Presbyterian Church, Milan (Ridgewood); XPAC (Thomas Jefferson); Amber Ridge, Hy-Vee, Target (SKIP); Mighty Fortress
Community Church (Washington Jr. High); Big Brothers Big Sisters, Junior Achievement and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (District)

II. 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 regular meeting minutes of April 27 and May 11, 2010 as presented.

III. Communications

Citizens Wishing to Address the Board of Education
Items on the agenda will be addressed at the appropriate time during the meeting. Items not on the agenda will be heard at this time. 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. Reports

A. Reports from Board Members
 Voting Members
 Student Members
B. Report from Superintendent
C. Report from RIEA Representative

V. Nomination of Agenda Items for Future Meetings of the Board

VI. 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:
VIII. B. Discipline Code Handbook   IX. D. List of Donations
IX. B. Home Buyers Program   IX. E. Bills for Payment
IX. C. Contracts (1-4)   X. Personnel

VII. Education

High School Update/PACERS . . . Information
Mr. Mason and his staff will present an update on the high school and PACERS program.

VIII. Operations

A. Board Representative for Head Start Policy Council . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint a member to serve a three-year term on the Head Start Policy Council beginning June 2010.
B. Discipline Code Handbook . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Discipline Code handbook for the 2010-2011 school year.
C. FOIA Requests . . . Information
The Administration received the following Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests: 1) Stephen R. Seabloom for certified payroll for work done by Central Illinois Floorcovering. 2) Dave Adams for certified payroll for Hawkeye Flooring for the RICMS project. 3) Patricia Blasius for her high school transcript. All requests were responded to within FOIA guidelines.

IX. Business/Finance

A. Extracurricular Items Removed from 2010-2011 Budget Cuts . . . Information
The administration will recommend $10,000 in cuts that are required due to the fund raising efforts accumulating $38,000 of the $48,000 recommended earlier this year in budget cuts.
B. Live Work Rock Island Home Buyers Program . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a $2,000 contribution to the Live Work Rock Island initiative (Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation). By continuing to belong to this organization, District 41 employees are eligible to receive cost assistance when purchasing a home in Rock Island.
C. Contracts . . . Action

1) Tacey Electric – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Tacey Electric, Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $13,265.00 to replace and install the new electrical system in the welding shop at Rock Island High School.
2) Foodservice Cooperative
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for the Iowa Illinois School Foodservice Cooperative as presented.
3) Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Service for the Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/ Riverside Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center in the amount of $9,000 to provide a licensed mental health therapist in the school district. Funding provided by ISBE Mental Health grant.
4) Paper Bid
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Paper
Corporation, Des Moines, IA, in the amount of $45,990.05 for copy paper
and Industrial Soap Company, St. Louis, MO, in the amount of $24,400.98
for paper towels, toilet tissue and facial tissue.
5) RIHS Theatrical Rigging System Replacement
A recommendation will be made at the meeting.

D. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
E. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated May 14, 2010 in the amount of $2,981,631.96.

X. Personnel

A. Administrative Appointment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Administrative Appointment of Robert Beckwith as Chief Financial Officer as presented.
B. Certified Rehires . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of the following Certified Employees: Jennifer Anselmi, Christine Beierlein, Rebekah Stevenson, Amanda Hollingsworth, Courtney Kipp, Angela Benson, Julie Hathaway, Stacy Lofgren, Anthony McConnell and Korah Winn.
C. Non-Certified Rehires . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of the following Non-Certified Employees: Patricia Gallegos, Kara Hurst and Stephanie Sherrod Ross.
D. Administrative and Non-categorical Employee Compensation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the compensation increases of 2% plus appropriate steps for District 41 Administrators and Non-categorical Employees for the 2010-11 school year. In that both groups have agreed, it is also recommended that District 41 Administrators and Noncategorical Employees take four unpaid furlough days in 2010-11. In doing so, both groups will in essence be returning the 2% raise to the district.

XI. Adjournment

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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:

VII. Overnight Field Trip   IX. E. RIHS Activity Account
VIII. A. Joint Agreement/ROE & RISD   IX. F. Professional Development
VIII. B. Updated Strategic Plan   IX. G. Contracts (1 & 2)
IX. C. RICMS Technology Purchase   IX. H. Bills for Payment
IX. D. RIHS Computer Purchase

VII. Education

Overnight Field Trip Request . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Overnight Field Trip Request for Thurgood Marshall students to travel to Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM, as part of the Green Team initiative.

VIII. Operations

A. Joint Agreement between ROE and RISD . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Joint Agreement between the Rock Island County Regional Office of Education and Rock Island School District #41 for the alternative/optional educational program (A.R.T. program).
B. Updated Strategic Plan . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the Strategic Plan for 2010-2013 as presented.

IX. Business/Finance

A. Construction Property Tax Rebate Program . . . Action
Alan Carmen, City of Rock Island Planning and Redevelopment Administrator, will present information on the Construction Property Tax Rebate Program. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the program as presented.
B. Items Removed from Budget Cuts . . . Action
Dave Rockwell will provide an update on the fund-raising efforts of the community for the extra and co-curricular activities that were removed from the 2010-2011 budget cuts. A recommendation will be made at the meeting.
C. RICMS Technology Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 12 Promethean Boards at a cost of $10,604.00; 19 document cameras and 2 desktop projectors at a cost of $12,433.00; 42 WYSE terminals and 42 Acer 19” display monitors at a cost of $17,598.00; and an HP ProLiant Server at a cost of $9,704.01 as presented in the background information. All purchases are in
the budget.
D. RIHS Journalism Computer Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 20 IMac computers from Apple, Inc. for use in the high school Journalism lab at a cost of $19,080.00. This purchase is budgeted.
E. RIHS Activity Account . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the transfer of funds from the Post Prom Activity Account into the PTSA bank account as presented.
F. Professional Development Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the 21st Century Professional Development and Technology Integration Custom Package from Atomic Learning at a cost of $9,847.08. Title IID Technology funds will pay $4,936.00 and District Technology funds will pay $4,911.08.
G. Contracts . . . Action
1) Earl Hanson Re-roofing Project
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to R.A. Oldeen, Inc., Kewanee, IL, in the amount of $77,099.00 for the re-roofing project at Earl Hanson Elementary School.
2) Rock Island Parks & Recreation – R.I.I.A.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Service for the Rock Island Parks & Recreation for the Summer LOFL program at the Rock Island Intermediate Academy at a cost of $9,000.00.
H. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated April 30, 2010 in the amount of $2,697,728.43.

X. Committee of the Whole

A. Student Support Services . . . Information
Kay Ingham will present information on the Student Support Services in District 41.
B. Community Survey Results . . . Information
Holly Sparkman and Jennifer Fowler will present the Community Survey results.
C. Career Development Update . . . Information
Mal Austin and Ed Veasey will provide an update on the Career Development program.
D. 2010-2011 Discipline Code . . . Information
Kay Ingham will present the revisions to the Discipline Code Handbook for the 2010-2011 school year.

XI. Adjournment

A reception will be held to honor All-State Musicians and Athletes from Rock Island High School. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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I. Special Items

A. All-State Musicians . . . Recognition
Board members will recognize the following All-State Musicians: Francesca Byczynski, Jasmine Crider, Anna Pienta and Derek Ross. These musicians were directed by Mr. Peter Carlin.
B. All-State Athletes . . . Recognition
Board members will recognize the following All-State Athletes: Amber Meyers, Chasson Randle and Oliver Vanderlinden. These athletes were coached by Jim Braet, Thom Sigel and Vic Boblett.

II. 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 regular meeting minutes of March 9 and April 13, 2010 and special meeting of March 23, 2010as presented.

III. Communications

Citizens Wishing to Address the Board of Education
Items on the agenda will be addressed at the appropriate time during the meeting. Items not on the agenda will be heard at this time. 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. Reports

A. Reports from Board Members
~ Voting Members
~ Student Members
B. Report from Superintendent
C. Report from RIEA Representative

V. Nomination of Agenda Items for Future Meetings of the Board

VI. 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. C. Revised Policies   VIII. C. List of Donations
VII. D. Exec. Session Minutes   VIII. D. Investment Report
VII. F. Fund Raisers   VIII. E. March Financials
VII. G. Student Expulsion   VIII. F. Bills for Payment
VIII. A. Health Insurance Renewal    IX. A-E. Personnel
VIII. B. Life/Safety Amendment

VII. Operations

A. Boundary Changes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the boundary changes as presented at the April 13, 2010 meeting of the Board.
B. Curriculum Cabinet Recommendations . . . Action

1) Textbook Series – Mathematics
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the textbook series Math Trailblazers as the core mathematics text for elementary grades K-5. Funding for this acquisition will not exceed $231,000 for the overall cost of the adoption. This includes funds budgeted for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 school years.
The textbook series is published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company of Dubuque, Iowa and will be used as core curriculum material beginning with the 2010-11 academic year.
2) Textbook – Introduction to Business
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the textbook Introduction to Business for the Business Technology course which has been reviewed and revised at Rock Island High School. The cost of the textbook acquisition is $5,082.00. The recommended text is published by McGraw Hill School Education Group and will be used as core material beginning with the 2010-11 academic year.

C. Revised Policies . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions to Board Policies 4:110, 4:30, 4:60, 4:90, 4:170, 7:50, 8:30 and 5:20 as recommended by PRESS and the Administration during the first reading at
the April 13, 2010 meeting of the Board.
D. Review of Executive Session Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the list of Executive Session Minutes to be open to the public and kept on file as confidential.
E. FOIA Requests . . . Information
The Administration received the following Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests: 1) Sophia Morell (Online Data Services) for a list of all vendors in the past 24 months. 2) Valentina Stanke (Chicagoland Construction) for bid results for construction projects in all buildings. Both requests were responded to within FOIA guidelines.
F. April Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the April Fund Raiser Requests as presented.
G. Student Expulsion . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No. 02/18/06

VII Business/Finance

A. Health Insurance Renewal . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the low responsible bid of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois to provide the employee health insurance program for 2010-11 with the emergency room co-pay moving to
$150.00 and the pharmacy benefit co-pay moving to a three-tier co-pay of $10/$40/$60 as presented.
B. Life/Safety Amendment – Earl Hanson . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Life/Safety Amendment for Earl Hanson Re-Roof in the amount of $94,400.00.
C. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
D. Investment Report . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Investment Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2010.
E. March Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March 2010
Financial Statements.
F. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated April 15, 2010 in the amounts of $3,782,702.57.

IX. Personnel

A. Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Appointment of Korah Winn as presented.B. B. Certified Rehires . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of Certified Employees Thad Hoover, Maggi Voss, Wade Weber, Susana Martinez, Danielle Hansen and Emily Jackson for the 2010-2011 school year as presented.
C. Certified Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Certified Resignation of Tori Lindeman as presented.
D. Non-Certified Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Non-Certified Resignation of Ben Hott as presented.
E. Non-Renewal of Non-Certified Employees . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Renewal of the list of 29 Non-Certified Staff members as presented.

X. Adjournment

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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:

VII. B. Use of Franklin Field   VIII. B. Contracts (1-8)
VII. C. IHSA Membership   VIII. C. February Financials
VII. D. Student Expulsions   VIII. D. Bills for Payment
VIII. A. Translation Equipment   IX. Personnel

VII. Operations

A. SKIP Move . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve moving Special Kids in Preschool (SKIP) from its current location in Moline to Horace Mann School in Rock Island effective August 2010.

B. Use of Franklin Field for Gardening . . . Action
It is recommended that the District allow Positive Empowerment Group to garden the eastern most 200’ of the Franklin Field. With Board of Education approval, an agreement will be drafted to lay out the terms of use for the site.

C. IHSA Membership . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve membership in the Illinois High School Association for the 2010-2011 school year at no cost to the district.

D. Student Expulsions . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No’s. 00/10/18 and 01/19/02.

VIII. Business/Finance

A. Purchase of Translation Equipment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a MiniMask/Headset Microphone Multi Channel Wireless Communication System from United Communication Systems, Inc. at a cost of $8,089.21. Title I ARRA funds will be used.

B. Contracts . . . Action

1) Skills Tutor – Secondary Schools- It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the Skills Tutor program in at a total cost of $47,661.00 to provide a supplemental instruction and tutoring program in the secondary schools.

2) Air Conditioning Cleaning and Start-Up - It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Johnson Controls, Moline, IL, in the amount of $9,430.00, Ragan Mechanical, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $3,849.00 and Quint Co., Moline, IL, in the amount of $1,450.00. The total amount being awarded for Air Conditioning Cleaning and Start-up is $14,729.00.

3) Boiler Cleaning and Inspection – District - It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Quint Co., Inc., Moline, IL, in the amount of $20,445.00 for boiler cleaning and inspection for all district buildings.

4) Pest Control – District - It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Thymet Pest Control, Moline, IL, in the amount of $5,748.00 for Pest Control services in all district buildings for the 2010-2011 school year.

5) Snow Removal – District - It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Legacy Corporation, Port Byron, IL, in the amount of $61,092.00 for snow removal throughout the District for the 2010-2011 school year.

6) Trash Removal – District - It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Allied Waste, Bettendorf, IA, in the amount of $2,176.37 per month for trash removal for the 2010-2011 school year.

7) Exterior Wall Surface Restoration – Part 7 – RIHS - It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Northwest Restoration Co. in the amount of $103.262.00 for Exterior Wall Surface Restoration, Part 7, at Rock Island High School.

Exterior Wall Surface Restoration – North Roof Parapet – WJHS –  It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Evans- Mason, Inc. in the amount of $63,041.00 for North Parapet Exterior Wall Restoration at Washington Jr. High School.

C. February Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the February Financial Statements.

D. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated March 15 and 31, 2010 in the amounts of $3,916,828.59 and $3,105,011.20.

IX. Personnel

A. Superintendent’s Contract . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Superintendent’s Contract for Dr. Michael Oberhaus effective July 1, 2010.

X. Committee of the Whole

A. Safe Routes to School . . . Information
Holly Sparkman, Jill Doak and Ed Hanna will present information about the recommendations for the Rock Island Center for Math & Science new school travel plan that the Neighborhood Partners School Community Task Force organized over the winter.

B. Boundary Changes . . . Information
Mike Oberhaus and Rick Loy will update the Board on pending plans to change school boundaries involving Denkmann and Eugene Field; The Academy and Frances Willard; The Academy and Longfellow; Earl Hanson and Eugene Field.

C. Update on Items Removed from 2010-11 Budget Cuts . . . Information
Dave Rockwell will provide an update on the fund raising activities for Extracurricular Items that were removed from the 2010-2011 Budget Cuts.

D. Strategic Plan Update . . . Information
Mike Oberhaus will update the Board as to progress in revising our Strategic Plan.

E. Score Card Update . . . Information
Cabinet members will update the Board on eight Third Quarter Indicators.

F. Board Policy Updates . . . First Reading
Cabinet members will reviews updates to Board Policies 4:110, 4:30, 4:60, 4:90, 4:170, 7:50, 8:30 and 5:20 as recommended by PRESS.

XI. Adjournment

Administration Center – Conference Room 23
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:30 p.m.

I. Preliminary

Call to Order and Roll Call

II. Operations

Targeting Achievement through Governance
Dean Langdon from the Illinois Association of School Boards will lead the Board through Phase II of the TAG program.

III. Adjourn

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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 regular meeting minutes of February 23, 2010 as presented.

II. Communications

Citizens Wishing to Address the Board of Education
Items on the agenda will be addressed at the appropriate time during the meeting. Items not on the agenda will be heard at this time. 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.

III. Reports

A. Reports from Board Members
~Voting Members
~Student Members
B. Report from Superintendent
C. Report from RIEA Representative

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. Head Start Grant    IX. A. Admin./Teachers Tenure
VII. C. Board Meeting Dates    IX. B. Admin./Teachers 3 Years
VII. F. Interagency Agreement    IX. C. Admin./Teachers 2 Years
VIII. C. Contracts (1-4)    IX. D. Admin./Teachers 1 Year
VIII. D. List of Donations    IX. F. Certified Leave of Absence
VIII. E. Bills for Payment

VI. Education

Progress Report with High School Counselors . . . Information
The counselors from RIHS will provide an update on their progress in the documentation of student academic progress and communication to parents of their student’s academic progress, including credits earned and class rank.

VII. Operations

A. Boundary Changes . . . Information
Mr. Loy and Dr. Oberhaus will lead a discussion on the possible boundary changes that effect Denkmann, Eugene Field, Earl Hanson, Frances Willard and the Academy.
B. Head Start Grant Approval . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Head Start Child Development Program Grant as presented.
C. 2010-2011 Board Meeting Dates . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2010-2011 Board Meeting dates as presented.
D. Strategic Plan Update . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will provide an update on the Strategic Plan.
E. Scorecard Targets . . . Action
Dr. Oberhaus will lead a discussion with the Board to determine what our 2010 Target should be for Days Cash on Hand and State Profile Score.
F. Interagency Agreement Amendment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Interagency Agreement Amendment with the Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services as presented.
G. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request . . . Information
The district has received one FOIA request: David Heitz/Quad City Times for a list of FOIA requests received in the last six months. The request has been responded to within the five-day requirement.

VIII. Business/Finance

A. Update on Items Removed from 2010-11 Budget Cuts . . . Information
Dave Rockwell will provide an update on the fund raising activities for Extracurricular Items that were removed from the 2010-2011 Budget Cuts.
B. Building Excellence Update . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will present the Building Excellence Update.
C. Contracts . . . Action
1) Exterior Masonry Restoration Project – R.I.H.S.
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Missman Stanley & Associates, Bettendorf, IA, in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 for engineering services for the exterior masonry restoration project at Rock Island High School.
2) Exterior Masonry Restoration Project – Washington
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Missman Stanley & Associates, Bettendorf, IA, in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00 for engineering services for the exterior masonry restoration project at Washington Jr. High School.
3) Life Safety Amendments for R.I.H.S. and W.J.H.S.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Life Safety Amendments for Rock Island High School at a cost of $112,262.50 and Washington Jr. High School at a cost of $68,541.00 as presented.
4) Stage Rigging – Rock Island High School Auditorium
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to KJWW Engineers, Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $10,400.00 for professional services for the stage rigging in the auditorium at Rock Island High School.
5) Earl Hanson Cafeteria Addition . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to J.B. Robertson Construction, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $583,000.00 for the cafeteria addition at Earl Hanson Elementary School.
D. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
E. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated February 26, 2010 in the amount of $2,727,282.63.

IX. Personnel

A. Administrators/Teachers Tenure . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education award tenure to the list of 24 administrators and teachers who have completed their probationary period as presented.
B. Administrators/Teachers Completing Three Years of Probationary Status . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education issue a contract to the list of 25 administrators and teachers who have completed three years of probationary status as presented.
C. Administrators/Teachers Completing Two Years of Probationary Service . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education issue a contract to the list of 17 administrators and teachers who have completed two years of probationary status as presented.
D. Administrators/Teachers Completing One Year of Probationary Service . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education issue a contract to the list of 10 administrators and teachers who have completed one year of probationary status as presented.
E. Non-Renewal of Contracts . . . Action

1) Teacher Completing Three Years of Probationary Service
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of four teachers who have completed three years of probationary service as presented.
2) Teachers Completing Two Years of Probationary Service
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of six teachers who have completed two years of probationary service as presented.
3) Teachers Completing One Year of Probationary Service
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of five teachers who have completed one year of probationary service as presented.
4) Teachers Completing a Partial Year of Service
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of the list of six teachers who have completed a partial year of probationary service as presented.
5) Teachers Completing Part-Time Contracts
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of the list of five teachers who have completed a part-time contract as presented.
F. Certified Unpaid Leave of Absence . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Unpaid Leave of Absence for Giovanna Davila as presented.

X. Executive Session

It is recommended that the Board of Education move to Executive Session to
discuss personnel.

XI. Adjournment