Board of Education

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010 5:45 P.M.

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A reception will be held to honor Coach of the Year Michelle Lillis and
Hall of Fame Coaches Inductees Steve Ebner and Ed Lillis.
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

I. Special Items

A. AA Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year . . . Recognition
Board members will recognize AA Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year Michelle Lillis.
B. Hall of Fame Coaches . . . Recognition
Board members will recognize Hall of Fame Coaches Steve Ebner and Ed Lillis.

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 January 26 and February 9, 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. A. Policies     IX. C. January Financials
VIII. B. February Fund Raisers     IX. D. Bills for Payment
IX. A. Contracts (1-3)     X. A-C. Personnel
IX. B. List of Donations

VII. Education

A. High School Progress Report on Math Dept. . . . Information
Georgia Kouris and Michelle Lillis will report on the advancements being made with the Math Department at Rock Island High School.
B. English Language Learners (ELL) Report . . . Information
Kay Ingham and the ELL staff will report on the English Language Learners program.
C. Articulation & Alignment Report . . . Information
The Curriculum Department will provide an Articulation and Alignment
Report.
D. Head Start/SKIP Reports and Location . . . Information
Nicole Schlotfeldt and Mike Russell will provide the Head Start and SKIP reports. In addition, they will share with the Board information regarding the impending move of Head Start and SKIP to Horace Mann.

VIII. Operations

A. Board Policy Revisions . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the revised Board Policies 4:160, 6:60 and 7:20 as presented, and do not adopt the revised Policy 6:185 at this time.
B. February Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the February Fund Raisers as presented.
C. IASB Blackhawk Division Meeting . . . Discussion
Board members will determine who will attend the IASB Blackhawk Division meeting on March 10, 2010 in Orion.

IX. Business/Finance

A. Contracts . . . Action

1) Building Maintenance Agreement
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Johnson Contracting, East Moline, IL, in the amount of $5,090.00 for the building maintenance agreement.
2) Door Locks Replacement – Edison Jr. High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Bettendorf N & S Lock, Inc., Bettendorf, IA, in the amount of $12,443.00 for door locks replacement at Edison Jr. High School.
3) Gym Acoustical Ceiling Installation – Thomas Jefferson
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Construction Partners, Inc., Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $17,650.00 for gym acoustical ceiling installation at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

B. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
C. January Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the January Financial Statements as presented.
D. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated February 12, 2010 in the amount of $3,541,984.69.

X. Personnel

A. Certified Appointment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Appointment of Traci Liddell as presented.
B. Non-Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Appointments of Shayla Owens and Ellery Stewart as presented.
C. Non-Certified Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Non-Certified Resignation of Sheila Jenkins as presented.

XI. Adjournment

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 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:

VII. B. Contracts (1-3)    VII. C. Computer Purchase
VII. D. Bills for Payment
VII. Business/Finance

A. Budget Cuts . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education direct the administration to build the 2010-2011 budget incorporating the recommended additions and Tier I reductions as presented at the January 26, 2010 Board meeting.
B. Contracts . . . Action
1) Partner in Education
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Service for Partner in Education (Dea Conrad-Curry) for curriculum writing in the amount of $7,800.00.
2) Robert Young Center – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Services for Robert Young Center to expand school-based mental health services in District 41 in the amount of $20,520.00.
3) Transitions Mental Health Services – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Service for Transitions Mental Health Services for on-site services at Rock Island High School in the amount of $11,032.00.
C. Computer, Software and License Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of terminals with license and maintenance from CDW-G, Chicago, IL, at a cost of $15,000.00; LG monitors from CDW-G, at a cost of $5,950.00; HP ProLiant Server from Hewlett Packard at a cost of $9,818.01; Academic VMware vSphere 4 from R.K. Dixon, Davenport, IA, at a cost of $1,664.31; VMware support from R.K. Dixon at a cost of $2,046.38; Vizioncore VRange Pro License from R.K. Dixon at a cost of $493.25; Windows 2008 server license from R.K. Dixon at a cost of $200.00; and Ethernet cables from Mainstream USA, Inc., Moline, IL, at a cost of $322.50. Total cost of purchase is $25,492.45 through ARRA funds.
D. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated January 29, 2010 in the amount of $3,020,122.31.

VIII. Committee of the Whole

A. First Reading of Board Policy Revisions . . . Information
Cabinet members will review the revisions to Board Policies 4:160, 6:60, 6:185 and 7:20 as recommended by PRESS.
B. Building Excellence Update . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will provide an update on the Building Excellence projects.

IX. Adjournment

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010 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 regular meeting minutes of December 8, 2009 and January 12, 2010 and special meeting minutes of December 15, 2009 and January 7, 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. RIHS Additional Account    VII. F. List of Donations
VII. C. Cell Phone Contract    VII. G. Bills for Payment
VII. D. Investment Report    VIII. B. Board Policy Revisions
VII. E. December Financials    IX. Personnel

VI. Education

A. Thurgood Marshall Center Student Project . . . Information
Linda Golden and students from the Thurgood Marshall Center will present information on a special project they are participating in.
B. 9th Grade Academy Update . . . Information
Kristin Allen will provide an update on the 9th Grade Academy.

VII. Business/Finance

A. 2010-2011 Budget Cuts . . . Discussion
The Board of Education will discuss the 2010-2011 recommended Budget Cuts as presented at the January 12, 2010 meeting of the Board.
B. Additional Account at Rock Island High School . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the addition of a subsidiary ledger account, in the Rock Island High School activity account, for the Work Class and Personal Social Skills class as presented in the background information.
C. Cell Phone Contract . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Verizon Wireless in the amount of $18,300.12 for wireless cellular telecommunications and Internet data services. (Rock Island School District currently received 74% e-rate reimbursement; therefore the net cost of the services will be $4,475.00 for the one-year contract.)
D. Investment Report . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Investment Report for quarter ended December 31, 2009.
E. December Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the December Financial Statements.
F. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of
Donations.
G. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated January 15, 2010 in the amount of $4,082,823.63.

VIII. Operations

A. Quarterly Score Card Update . . . Information
Cabinet members will provide a quarterly update on the District Score Card.
B. Second Reading of Board Policies . . . Information/Possible Action
Cabinet members will review the revisions to Board Policies 2:200, 2:250,
4:110, 4:150, 5:10, 7:10, 7:180 and 8:70 as recommended by PRESS. It is
recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions as
presented, if appropriate.
C. January Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the January Fund
Raisers as presented.
D. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests . . . Information
The district has received one FOIA request: Carl Durham, Jr., AFSCME Local
822 President, requesting all grant funded positions and salary. The request
has been responded to within the five-day requirement.

IX. Personnel

Non-Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified
Appointments of Brian Buckley, Michael Cole, Cory Dalton, Lisa Kerchner,
Valerie Mizeur, Elizabeth Otten and Joan Pearson as presented.

X. Executive Session

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

XI. Adjournment

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2010 5:30 P.M.

A reception will be held to honor the finalists in the Thoms Family “Above and Beyond” Scholarship. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.

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I. Roll Call

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Special Item
Thoms Family “Above and Beyond” Scholarship . . . Recognition
Members of the Thoms Family will announce the winner of the “Above and Beyond” Scholarship.

IV. Reports from Board Members

V. Updates from the Superintendent

VI. 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.)

VII. 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. District FOIA Officers    IX. A. November Financials
VIII. B. Student Expulsions      IX. B. Bills for Payment

VIII. Operations

A. District FOIA Officers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education appoint the Superintendent and Associate Superintendent as the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officers for District #41, effective January 1, 2010. Also, direct the administration to take all steps necessary to meet the requirements of the act. The superintendent’s secretary will serve as the record keeper for all FOIA requests.
B. Student Expulsions . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No’s. 01/19/19 and 01/01/19.

IX. Business/Finance

A. November Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the November Financial Statements as presented.
B. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated December 15, 2009 ($3,076,154.72) and December 30, 2009 ($3,561,019.85).

X. Committee of the Whole

A. Career Development Update . . . Information
Mal Austin and Ed Veasey will provide an update on the Career Development program.
B. Budget Cuts Overview/Discussion . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will lead a discussion on the budget cuts for the 2010-2011 school year.
C. First Reading of Board Policy Revisions . . . Information
Cabinet members will review the revisions to Board Policies 2:200, 2:250, 4:110, 4:150, 5:10, 7:10, 7:20, 7:180 and 8:70 as recommended by PRESS.
D. Building Excellence Update . . . Information
Mike Oberhaus and Ben Hott will provide the Building Excellence update.

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

XII. Adjournment

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education
Special Meeting
Administration Center – Superintendent’s Office
Thursday, January 7, 2010 5:15 p.m.

I. Preliminary
Call to Order and Roll Call

II. Operations
Race to the Top Memorandum of Understanding . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education consider supporting the Race to the Top Memorandum of Understanding for the State of Illinois as presented in the background information.

III. Adjourn

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, December 8, 2009 5:15 P.M.

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I. Preliminary (1)
Call to Order and Roll Call

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

III. Preliminary (2) – 6:00 P.M.

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Approval of Board of Education Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the executive session minutes of November 10, 2009 as presented and that they be kept on file as confidential, and regular meeting minutes of November 24, 2009 as presented.

IV. Communications
Citizens Wishing to Address the Board of EducationItems 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.

V. Reports

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

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

VII. 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:
IX. A. SRO Agreement   X. B. RIIA Accounts
IX. B. Revised Policies   X. C. List of Donations
IX. C. 2010-2011 Calendars   X. D. Bills for Payment
IX. D. December Fund Raisers   XI. A-B. Personnel
X. A. R.I.H.S. Counseling Remodel

VIII. Education

A. Rock Island High School Math Course . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the course “Applied Mathematics” to the grade 11/12 program curriculum at Rock Island High School as presented. Pending funding for appropriate textbooks.
B. Rock Island High School Improvement Plan . . . Information
Principal Robert Mason will present the School Improvement Plan for Rock Island High School, which was approved at the October 27, 2009 meeting of the Board.
C. District Improvement Plan . . . Action
Bill Osborne will present the District Improvement Plan. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the plan as presented.

IX. Operations

A. School Resource Officer Agreement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Resource Officer Agreement for the 2009-2010 school year.
B. Second Reading of Board Policies . . . Information/Possible Action
Cabinet members will review the revisions to Board Policies 4:30, 5:30, 5:90, 5:100, 5:120, 5:250, 5:330, 5:280, 6:110 6:300, 6:310, 6:320, 7:240 and 7:300 as recommended by PRESS. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions as presented, if appropriate.
C. 2010-2011 Calendars . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2010-2011 Calendars for the District and Secondary Schools/SKIP as presented.
D. December Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the December Fund
Raisers as presented.

X. Business/Finance

A. Rock Island High School Counseling Suite Remodel . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to
Construction Partners, Inc., Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $101,500.00 for remodeling the Counseling Suite at Rock Island High School.
B. Rock Island Intermediate Academy Accounts . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the request from the Rock Island Intermediate Academy to amend and consolidate the Activity Accounts at the Rock Island Intermediate and Primary Academies.
C. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of
Donations.
D. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated November 30, 2009 in the amount of $4,529,241.41.

XI. Personnel

A. Part-Time Certified Appointment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the part-time
Certified Appointment of Emily Jackson as presented.
B. Certified Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Certified Resignation of Tracie Veto as presented.
C. Certified Appointment . . . Action
A recommendation may be made regarding the possible employment of a specific employee.

XII. Adjournment

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2009 5:15 P.M.

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I. Preliminary (1)
Call to Order and Roll Call

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

III. Preliminary (2)

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Approval of Board of Education Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meetings of October 27 and November 10, 2009 as presented.

IV. 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.

V. Reports

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

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

VII. 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:
X. F. Student Expulsions     XI. F. Holiday Inn Contract
X. G. November Fund Raisers     XI. G. List of Donations
XI. C. SES Contract     XI. H. October Financial Statements
XI. D. Reading Horizons Purchase    XI. I. Bills for Payment
XI. E. Computer Purchase    XII. B-C. Personnel

VIII. Special Items

A. Property Tax Levy . . . Hearing
The Board will conduct a public hearing on the Property Tax Levy.
B. Administrative Cost Limitations Waiver . . . Hearing
The Board will conduct a public hearing on the Administrative Cost Limitations waiver.

IX. Education

A. School Improvement Plans . . . Information
Deb Taber and Lucille McCorkle will present the School Improvement Plans for Earl Hanson and the Academies, which were approved at the October 27, 2009 meeting of the Board.
B. PBIS Update . . . Information
Diane LaMaster will provide an update on the PBIS initiatives in District 41.

X. Operations

A. Revised Website Presentation . . . Information
Mike Breidenstein and Holly Sparkman will present the revised district website.
B. TAG Sessions . . . Information
Board members will determine their preference in splitting the December 15, 2009 TAG session into two separate sessions with the IASB.
C. Second Reading of Board Policies . . . Information/Possible Action
Cabinet members will review the revisions to Board Policies 2:20, 2:40, 2:70E, 2:110, 3:40, 4:40, 4:100, 4:110, 4:140, 6:340 and 7:190 as recommended by PRESS. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions as presented, if appropriate.
D. First Reading of Board Policies . . . Information
Cabinet members will review the revisions to Board Policies 4:30, 5:30, 5:90, 5:100, 5:120, 5:250, 5:330, 5:280, 6:110 6:300, 6:310, 6:320, 7:240 and 7:300.
E. Enrollment Projections . . . Information
Dr. Mike Oberhaus will present the Enrollment Projections from 2010-2011 through 2014-2015.
F. Student Expulsion . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No. 05/01/20.
G. November Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the November Fund Raisers as presented.

XI. Business/Finance

A. Property Tax Levy . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the Property Tax Levy as presented at the October 27, 2009 meeting of the Board.
B. Administrative Cost Limitations Waiver . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Administrative Cost Limitations Waiver as presented.
C. Supplemental Educational Services Contracts . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the execution of contracts with Supplemental Educational Services Providers as presented. Total expenditures per student not to exceed $2,065.05. Title I funds will be
used as required by NCLB.
D. Reading Horizons Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the Discover Intensive Phonics and Reading Horizons programs as presented for a cost of $158,362 as presented. Title I ARRA funds and IDEA ARRA funds
(when approved) will be used.
E. MacBook Computer Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 150 MacBook laptop computers for student use with the Reading Horizons program for a cost not to exceed $164,850. Title I ARRA funds will be used.
F. Holiday Inn Contract . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with the
Holiday Inn, Rock Island, Illinois, for the 2010 Medal of Honor Banquet. Cost
is covered by donations from local agencies and attendees of the banquet.
G. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of
Donations as presented.
H. October Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the October Financial
Statements as presented.
I. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment
dated November 15, 2009 in the amount of $2,757,749.00 and November 16,
2009 in the amount of $549.80.

XII. Personnel

A. Certified Resignation Due to Retirement . . . Action
A recommendation will be made at the meeting.
B. Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Appointments of Danielle Hansen and Laura Hotle as presented.
C. Non-Certified Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified
Resignation of Jevon Robinson as presented.

XIII. Adjournment

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009 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:
VII. Student Expulsion    VIII. D. Bills for Payment
VIII. B. School Sub-Accounts (1 & 2)    VIII. E. Audit Approval
VIII. C. Contracts (1-11)

VII. Operations

Student Expulsion . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No. 01/11/22.

VIII. Business/Finance

A. 2010-2011 Budget . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education direct the administration to construct the 2010-11 budget with a deficit no greater than $2,150,000.

B. School Sub-Accounts . . . Action

1) Frances Willard
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the transfer of sub-accounts at Frances Willard Elementary School as presented in the background information.
2) Rock Island Center for Math & Science
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the move of the student fund raising accounts at the Rock Island Center for Math & Science as presented in the background information.

C. Contracts . . . Action

1) Welders – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to S.J. Smith, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $12,338.44 for welders at Rock Island High School.
2) Modular Technology Lab Upgrade – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to DEPCO, Pittsburg, KS, in the amount of $45,100.00 for the Modular Technology Lab at Rock Island High School.
3) Sound System Replacement – R.I.H.S. Field House
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Center Stage, Monmouth, Illinois, in the amount of $19,890.00 for the replacement of the sound system in the Field House at Rock Island High School.
4) Cleaveland Insurance Group – District Health Insurance Program
It is recommended that the Board of Education contract with Cleaveland Insurance Group for developing bid specifications, bidding, analyzing bids and making a recommendation for the District health insurance program for $10,900.
5) Rescind Contract for Switches for Computer Network Upgrade
It is recommended that the Board of Education rescind the contract with RK Dixon, Davenport, IA, for switches for the computer network upgrade at Eugene Field, Longfellow and the Primary Academy at a cost of $10,522.13.
6) Switches for Computer Network Upgrade
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to RK Dixon, Davenport, IA, for switches for the computer network upgrade at Eugene Field, Longfellow and the Primary Academy at a cost of $13,938.22 as presented.
7) Macintosh Computers
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Macintosh Computers in the amount of $15,778.00 to purchase computers for student use and for four staff members as presented. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Dell Computers
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Dell Computers in the amount of $21,566.00 to purchase computers for student use at Edison, Washington, Rocky and Thurgood Marshall as presented. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
9) Promethean Active Classroom
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Promethean Active Classroom in the amount of $10,790.00 to purchase five interactive whiteboards for special education classrooms at Earl Hanson, Edison and the Rock Island Center for Math & Science as presented. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
10) Dukane Company
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Dukane Company in the amount of $4,058.00 to purchase carts to be shared by special education teachers at Thurgood Marshall Center as presented. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
11) Advanced Brain Technologies
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Advanced Brain Technologies in the amount of $1,262.00 to purchase listening kits for use with students throughout the District under the direction of our Autism Facilitator as presented. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
D. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated October 30, 2009 in the amount of $3,262,281.42.
E. 2008-09 Audit Approval . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2008-09 Audit as presented at the October 27, 2009 meeting of the Board.

IX. Committee of the Whole

A. School Improvement Plan Presentations . . . Information
Gary Flecker and Mark Hepner will present the School Improvement Plans for Edison and Washington Jr. High Schools, which were approved at the October 27, 2009 meeting of the Board.
B. SKIP Location . . . Information
Kay Ingham will discuss with the Board the pending recommendation to move SKIP (4000 – 11th Street, Moline) to the Horace Mann location (3530 – 38th Avenue, Rock Island) beginning with the 2010-11 school year.
C. School Transitions Report . . . Information
Ken Jaeke will present a brief overview of our District 41 grade transition procedures, activities and protocols. These protocols involve transitions from Pre-K to Kindergarten, 6th grade to Jr. High School, Junior High School to Grade 9, and Grade 12 and beyond.
D. First Reading of Board Policy Revisions . . . Information
Cabinet members will review the revisions to Board Policies 2:20, 2:40, 2:70E, 2:110, 3:40, 4:40, 4:100, 4:110, 4:140, 6:340 and 7:190 as recommended by PRESS.
E. Building Excellence Update . . . Information
Mike Oberhaus and Ben Hott will provide the Building Excellence update, including a presentation from Greg Larrison on the designs for Earl Hanson and discussion of the junior high schools.
F. IASB Resolutions . . . Information
Board members will review the IASB Resolutions to be considered at the Triple I Conference November 20-22, 2009.
G. Rock Island Center for Math & Science Plaque . . . Information
Rick Loy will lead a discussion on the plaque to be placed in the Rock Island Center for Math & Science.
H. Rock Island High School Attendance Incentive and Finals . . . Information
Robert Mason will present insight into the attendance incentive and finals with regard to the pandemic emergency.

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

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, October 27, 2009 5:15 P.M.

The Board will hold a work session with representatives from McGladrey & Pullen to review the 2008-09 Audit results. The regular meeting will begin at 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 meeting of September 22, 2009 and special meeting of September 29, 2009 as presented.

II. Special Items

A. Recognition of National Merit Commended Scholars . . . Recognition
The Board will recognize the 2009 National Merit Commended Scholars Allison Brown and Deborah Newcomb.
B. Seating of Student Members . . . Information
The Board of Education will officially seat newly elected student members Kelly Bishop, Zavier Clark and Jasmine Taylor.

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. A. School Improvement Plans   IX. G. Enhanced Secondary Library
VIII. B. Executive Session Minutes   IX. H. Computer Network Upgrade
VIII. C. Resolution Naming Depositories   IX. I. iWireless Lease Agreement
VIII. D. BHASED Budget   IX. J. List of Donations
VIII. F. October Fund Raisers    IX. K. Investment Report
IX. C. Statement of Completion    IX. L. Financial Statements
IX. D. Direct Instruction Materials    IX. M. Bills for Payment
IX. E. SkillsTutor License    X. B-E. Personnel
IX. F. DT Trainer Program

VII. Education

A. School Improvement Plans . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Improvement Plans for Rock Island High School, Edison and Washington Jr. High Schools, Earl Hanson Elementary School and the Rock Island Academy as presented.
B. District Report Card Update . . . Information
Bill Osborne will present the 2009 District Report Card, highlighting data relating to student demographics and test scores.

VIII. Operations

A. Score Card Updates . . . Information
Members of the Cabinet will provide score card updates.
B. Review Executive Session Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the executive session minutes recommendations as presented in the background information.
C. Resolution Naming Depositories . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Resolution Naming Depositories as presented.
D. BHASED 2009-2010 Budget . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the BHASED 2009- 2010 Budget as presented.
E. Youth Build Agreement . . . Information
Kay Ingham will provide the Board with a quick update regarding changes in the Youth Build program.
F. October Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the October Fund Raisers as presented.

IX. Business/Finance

A. Property Tax Levy . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will present the preliminary property tax levy information.
B. Five-Year Financial Projections . . . Study
Dr. Oberhaus will present the five-year financial projections.
C. Statement of Completion for Health/Life Safety . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Statement of Completion for Health/Life Safety Amendment for Rock Island High School as presented.
D. Direct Instruction Materials . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a variety of student and teacher materials used in reading, math and spelling instruction in special education classrooms throughout the district in K-8 classrooms. Total cost of the purchase is $194,437.00 from SRA McGraw-Hill. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of
Education.
E. SkillsTutor Licenses . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the license extension for the SkillsTutor program at Edison, Washington, Rocky and Thurgood Marshall Center at a cost of $26,375.00 as presented. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
F. Discreet Trial Trainer Program . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the Discreet Trial Trainer Special & Regular Education program from Acceleration Educational Software in the amount of $9,515.00 as presented. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
G. Enhanced Secondary Library Student . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of Enhanced Secondary Library Student program from PLATO Learning in the amount of $69,316.00 as presented. Pending approval of the ARRA IDEA grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
H. Computer Network Upgrade . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with RK Dixon, Davenport, IA, for switches for the computer network upgrade at Eugene Field, Longfellow and the Primary Academy due to the expansion of rooms at a cost of $10,522.13.
I. Lease Agreement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Rooftop Lease with Option Agreement between the Rock Island School District and Iowa Wireless Services, LLC. The District will receive $900.00 per month for granting the use of the roof at Thurgood Marshall Center for array antennas and portion of the site for the equipment.
J. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations as presented.
K. Investment Report . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Investment Report for quarter ended September 30, 2009.
L. August and September Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the August and September Financial Statements as presented.
M. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated September 30, 2009 in the amount of $3,091,300.70 and October 15, 2009 in the amount of $4,212,901.79.

X. Personnel

A. Administrative Salaries Compensation Report . . . Information
In compliance with Public Act 96-034, Associate Superintendent Dr. Mike Oberhaus will present the Administrative Salaries Compensation report to the Board.
B. Certified Appointment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Appointment of Susan Martinez as presented.
C. Certified Part-Time Rehire . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of Certified Employee Janice Watts as presented.
D. Certified Unpaid Leave of Absence . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Unpaid Leave of Absence for Toni Chisholm as presented.
E. Non-Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Appointments of Jayme Nies, Temia Rice, Brandon Terronez, Jennifer Upton and Heather Wangler as presented.

XI. Adjournment

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