ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education
Special Meeting/Retreat
Bennigan’s – 226 – 17th Street, Rock Island, IL
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:30 p.m.
I. Preliminary
Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Work Session
Strategic Plan Review . . . Study
The Board of Education will participate in a work session to review the District Strategic Plan facilitated by Dean Langdon from the Illinois Association of School Boards.
III. Adjourn
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, May 8, 2012 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. Textbook Adoption IX. B. RI Parks & Rec Contract
VIII. A. Executive Session Minutes IX. C. MacBook Computer Purchase
VIII. B. Student Expulsion IX. D. Bills for Payment
IX. A. Contracts (1-4)
VII. Education
Textbook Adoption . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the textbook and workbook, Environmental Science, Pearson, 2011, for use by English Language Learners as they complete the Global Biology Course. The cost is $5,000 for the textbook and $700 for the student workbook.in ELL Global Biology
VIII. Operations
A. 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.
B. Student Expulsion . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No. 01/22/12.
IX. Business/Finance
A. Contracts . . . Action
1) Exterior Wall Surface Restoration – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Northwest Restoration, Seaton, IL in the amount of $117,359.00 for Life Safety exterior wall surface restoration at Rock Island High School.
2) Exterior Wall Surface Restoration – Washington Jr. High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Northwest Restoration, Seaton, IL in the amount of $50,869.00 for Life Safety exterior wall surface restoration at Washington Jr. High School.
3) Stair Replacement – Frances Willard Elementary School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to CPI of the Midwest, Rock Island, IL in the amount of $43,777.00 for Life Safety Stair Replacement at Frances Willard Elementary School.
4) Roof Replacement – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Economy Roofing in the amount of $157,825.00 for roof replacement - Academic Wing of 1957 Addition at Rock Island High School.
B. MacBook Computer Purchase – Rock Island Center for Math & Science
It is recommended that the Board of Education award approve the purchase of ten (10) MacBook laptop computers from Apple Computer at a total cost of $10,790.00 for the Rock Island Center for Math & Science.
C. Contract for Services – R.I. Parks & Recreation – R.I. Academy . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Service for Rock Island Parks and Recreation, Rock Island, Illinois in the amount of $5,400.00 for staff, training and administrative fees for the LOFL summer program at the Rock Island Academy.
D. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated April 30, 2012 in the amounts of $4,095,064.98.
X. Committee of the Whole
A. Gifted Program Report . . . Information
Ken Jaeke will present information on the Gifted Education program.
B. 2011-12 Survey Report . . . Information
Dr. Oberhaus will present the results from the 2011-12 Parent, Student and Staff Surveys.
XI. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing negotiations.
XII. Adjournment
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, April 24, 2012 5:45 P.M.
The meeting will begin with a reception for the Rock Island High School Speech Team and Boys’ Swim Team. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
I. Preliminary
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the regular meeting minutes of March 27 and April 10, 2012 and Executive Session Minutes of November 22, 2011, January 24 and February 14, 2012 as presented.
II. Special Items
A. Presentation to Rock Island High School Speech Team
The Board will recognize the following students from the Rock Island High School Speech Team: Dylaan Bibbs, Ardel Jones, Alysha McElroy-Hodges, Jordan Ray, Melissa Garcia, Zavier Clark, Ardel Jones and Kirsten Kettering.
B. Presentation to Rock Island High School Boys’ Swim Team
The Board will recognize the following athletes from the Rock Island High School Boys’ Swim Team: Josh Fleming, Mitchell Hodge, Charles Holliday, Jordan Mewes, Donte Nesbitt, Rorry O’Houlihan, Sean O’Shea, George Pappas, Nick Ponsetto, Devin Radloff and Daniel Rodriguez.
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. Head Start Grant Application IX. C. Investment Report
VIII. B. 2012-13 Meal Prices IX. D. March Financials
VIII. C. Food Service Software IX. E. Bills for Payment
IX. A. Contracts (1-3) X. A-B. Personnel
IX. B. List of Donations
VII. Education
A. Rock Island High School Student Day Schedule . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Rock Island High School Student Day Schedule as presented.
B. Improving Parent and Community Partnerships Focusing on Underachieving
Subgroups Report . . . Information
Dr. Jeanelle Norman will present a report on the Underachieving Subgroups in the Rock Island-Milan School District.
C. Teacher Evaluation Instrument . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revised Teacher Evaluation Instrument as presented.
VIII. Operations
A. Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Grant Application . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the COLA Grant Application as presented.
B. 2012-2013 Meal Prices . . . Information
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the increase in elementary breakfast price from $1.05 to $1.25; the elementary lunch price from $1.50 to $1.75; and milk from $.35 to $.40.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the increase in secondary breakfast price from $1.15 to $1.40; the secondary lunch price from $1.60 to $1.85; and milk from $.35 to $.40.
C. Food Service Software Update . . . Information
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Food Service software update to WebSMARTT at total cost of $13,408.75.
D. Promise Neighborhood . . . Information
Representatives from United Way will provide information to the Board of Education on the possibility of including Rock Island into the application for Promise Neighborhoods.
IX. Business/Finance
A. Contracts . . . Action
1) Transportation
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the low bid of Johannes Bus Service, Inc., Rock Island, Illinois to provide student transportation for 2012-13 through 2014-15 with the possibility of extension for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 years based on the pricing provided.
2) Apple iPads
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of three bundles of 30 iPads together with carts and support materials (as listed) at a total cost of $50,620.04. $46,600 to be paid with grant funds and $4,040.04 will be paid with Title I funds.
3) Filtering and Threat Prevention
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the Palo Alto 2020 Device, URL filtering and threat prevention updates and premium support at a cost of $15,530.00. This cost is included in the current district technology budget.
B. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
C. Investment Report . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Investment for Quarter Ended March 31, 2012.
D. March Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March Financial Statements as presented.
E. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated April 15, 2012 in the amounts of $2,503,559.39 and April 19, 2012 in the amount of $196.00.
X. Personnel
A. Revised Certified Retirements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revised certified retirements of Tim Baldridge and Vickie Hancks as presented.
B. Non-Certified Staff Reductions . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of the 23 non-certified staff members due to reductions in force.
XI. Adjournment
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, April 10, 2012 5:45 P.M.
The meeting will begin with an early bird drawing for the Night of a Thousand Dreams Raffle and a reception honoring athletes from the Rock Island High School Girls’ Bowling and Boy’s Wrestling Teams. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
I. Roll Call
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Special Items
A. Early Bird Drawing for Night of A Thousand Dreams
Vic Boblett will oversee the early bird drawing for the Night of a Thousand Dreams raffle to be held Friday, April 13, 2012.
B. Presentation to Rock Island High School Girls’ Bowling Athletes
The Board will recognize the following athletes from the Rock Island High School Girls’ Bowling Team: Lindsay Entsminger, Emily Eckert, Ali Hawotte and Selicia Applegate.
C. Presentation to Rock Island High School Wrestling Athletes
The Board will recognize the following athletes from the Rock Island High School Wrestling Team: Blake Anguisich, Michael Cole, Tyler DeHaven, Ignace Hakizimana, Darius Henderson, Kyle Kerres, B.J. McGhee, Trae Nichols, Lucas Rusk, Jean Louis Sawadogo and Chase Wiggins.
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. Board Policy Revisions X. B. Admin/Teachers/3 Years
VIII. B. Student Expulsion X. C. Admin/Teachers/2 Years
IX A. Maintenance Grant Project X. D. Admin/Teachers/1 Year
IX. B. Contracts (1-2) X. E. Non-Renewal of Contracts (1-5)
IX. C. Bills for Payment X. F. Certified Unpaid Leave of Absence
X. A. Admin/Teachers Tenure
VIII. Operations
A. Second Reading of Board Policy Revisions . . . Information/Action
Cabinet members will review revisions to Board policies 2:120, 2:190, 2:200, 4:110, 4:170, 5:10, 5:30, 5:125, 5:190, 5:220, 5:260, 5:285, 6:50, 6:110, 6:280, 7:100, 7:190 and 7:270. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions as presented.
B. Student Expulsion . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No. 05/19/19.
IX. Business/Finance
A. Maintenance Grant Project . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the application for the Illinois Maintenance Project Grant for exterior wall restoration at Rock Island High School as presented.
B. Contracts . . . Action
1) Air Conditioning Cleaning and Start-Up
It is recommended that the Board of Education award contracts to Johnson Controls, Moline, IL, in the amount of $6,390.00; Baker Group, Moline, IL, in the amount of $8,063.00; and Ragan Mechanical, Davenport, IA, in the amount of $8,305.00 for Air Conditioning Cleaning and Start-up for District #41.
2) Boiler Cleaning and Inspection
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Baker Group, Moline, IL, in the amount of $21,644.00 for Boiler Cleaning and Inspection for District #41.
C. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated March 30, 2012 in the amounts of $3,175,159.92.
X. Personnel
A. Administrators/Teachers Tenure . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education award tenure to the list of 20 administrators and teachers who have completed their probationary period as presented.
B. Teachers Completing Three Years 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 three years of probationary service 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 8 administrators and teachers who have completed two years of probationary service 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 8 administrators and teachers who have completed one year of probationary service as presented.
E. Non-Renewal of Contracts . . . Action
1) Teachers Completing Three Years of Probationary Service
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-renewal of 3 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 4 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 Jennifer Grennan as presented.
XI. Committee of the Whole
A. Scorecard Update . . . Information
Cabinet members will present the 3rd quarter updates to the District Scorecard.
B. Acuity Update . . . Information
Bill Osborne will give an update on the Acuity Assessment System.
C. Striving to Meet the Needs of 21st Century Learners . . . Information
Tim Wernentin and high school staff will provide the Striving to Meet the Needs of 21st Century Learners presentation.
XII. Adjournment
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, March 27, 2012 5:45 P.M.
The meeting will begin with a reception for honorary graduate Junior McAdams, Rock Island High School and Washington Jr. High School Students and TMC Principal Phil Ambrose. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
I. Preliminary
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the regular meeting minutes of February 27, 2012 as presented.
II. Special Items
A. Presentation to Washington Jr. High School MathCounts Team
The Board will recognize the Washington Jr. High School MathCounts Team: Sabrina Alt, Jake Aunan, Alex Axup, Matt Benson, Maggie Flowers, Melissa Hagerty, Logan Haskill, Elizabeth Moore, Will Pohl and Kylie Wymer.
B. Presentation to Rock Island High School Girls’ Basketball Athletes
The Board will recognize the All-Conference Athletes from the Rock Island High School Girls’ Basketball Team: Shavonne Brewer, Sarita Goldsmith, Rayven Morrow, Jacqueline Twing and Katie Thompson.
C. 2012 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year Phil Ambrose
The Board will recognize Thurgood Marshall Center Principal Phil Ambrose
for being named the 2012 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year.
D. Presentation of High School Diploma to Veteran
A Rock Island High School Class of 1941 Diploma will be presented to Mr. Junior D. McAdams who was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1945.
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. Overnight Field Trips (1 & 2) IX. C. List of Donations
VIII. B. IHSA Membership IX. D. February Financials
VIII. C. March Fund Raiser Requests IX. E. Bills for Payment
IX. B. Technology Purchase X. A-C. Personnel
VII. Education
Overnight Field Trip Requests . . . Action
1) Washington Jr. High School Student Council
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Washington Jr. High School Student Council to attend the 53rd annual Illinois Association of Junior High Student Council State
Convention in Springfield, IL, April 20-21, 2012.
2) Washington Jr. High School Student Council
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Washington Jr. High School Student Council to attend the 2013 Leadership, Education And Development (LEAD) Conference February 14-18, 2013.
VIII. Operations
A. First Reading of Board Policy Revisions . . . Information
Cabinet members will review revisions to Board policies 2:120, 2:190, 2:200, 4:110, 4:170, 5:10, 5:30, 5:125, 5:190, 5:220, 5:260, 5:285, 6:50, 6:110, 6:280, 7:100, 7:190 and 7:270.
B. Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Membership . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the membership renewal to the IHSA for the 2012-13 school year at no cost to the district.
C. March Fund Raiser Requests . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the March Fund Raiser Requests.
IX. Business/Finance
A. Budget Preparation 2012-13 . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education direct the Administration to prepare the 2012-13 budget with a deficit not to exceed $2 million. This would include implementation of Tier I reductions.
B. Technology Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 30 MacBook Air computers from Apple Computer for a cost of $33,540.00. Title I funds will be used for this purchase.
C. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
D. February Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the February Financial Statements as presented.
E. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated February 29, 2012 in the amount of $3,355,967.40 and March 15, 2012 in the amount of $2,560,808.24.
X. Personnel
A. 2011-12 Certified Retirement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resignation due to retirement for Jack Weese as presented.
B. Certified Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Certified Resignation of Emily Jackson as presented.
C. Non-Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Appointments of Banderembako and Terri Watson.
D. Administrative Appointment . . . Action
A recommendation may be made at the meeting.
XI. Adjournment
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
MONDAY, February 27, 2012 5:45 P.M.
The meeting will begin with a reception for student athletes from the Rock Island High School soccer team and students who received honors for their essays at the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
I. Preliminary
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the regular meeting minutes of January 10 and 24, 2012 as presented.
II Special Item
Student Athletes from the Rock Island High School Soccer Team . . . Recognition
The Board will recognize the following student athletes from the Rock Island High School Soccer Team: Gregray Davis, Redemer Gbeddeh, Xavier Pendelton, Edgar Brown, Diego Marceleno and Nathan Trimble.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Award Winners . . . Recognition
The Board will recognize the following students for their awards at the Martin Luther King Day Celebration: Tyia Schauland, Katie Moore, Elizabeth Moore, Jalea Jackson and Bryanne Trice.
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. B. Head Start Application IX. B. List of Donations
VII. C. Overnight Field Trip IX. C. Bills for Payment
VIII. February Fund Raisers X. A-E. Personnel
VII. Education
A. School Improvement Plans . . . Action
Kathryn Taylor and Nancy Galbraith will present the School Improvement Plans for Frances Willard and Ridgewood. At the conclusion, the Board will be asked to approve the plans as presented.
B. Early Childhood Report . . . Information/Action
Mike Russell and Nicole Schlotfeldt will provide a report on the early childhood education programs in District #41.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the submission of the 2012-13 application for federal assistance for the Head Start program.
C. Overnight Field Trip Request . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Air Force Jr. ROTC Drill Team to compete in the Walter E. Stebbins High School AFJROTC Drill Team Championship in Riverside, OH, March 29-30, 2012.
VIII. Operations
February Fund Raiser Requests . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the February Fund Raiser Requests.
IX. Business/Finance
A. 2012-13 Budget . . . Information
The Administration will provide a draft recommendation for the preparation of the 2012-13 budget.
B. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
C. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated February 15, 2012 in the amount of $3,008,187.25.
X. Personnel
A. 2011-12 Administrator/Teacher Retirements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the list of the 2011-12 administrator and teacher retirements as presented.
B. 2011-12 Non-Certified Retirements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the list of the 2011-12 non-certified retirements as presented.
C. Non-Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Appointments of Kevin Lucas, Holly Moreland, Joan Pearson and Matthew Wolever.
D. Non-Certified Resignations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the Non-Certified Resignations of Jessica Matherly and Bridget Niyon as presented.
E. Non-Certified Retirement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Retirement of Laura Lundberg, effective February 10, 2012, as presented.
XI. Adjournment
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, February 14, 2012 5:45 P.M.
The meeting will begin with a reception for student athletes from the Rocky Football Team. The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
I. Roll Call
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III Special Item
Student Athletes from Rock Island High School . . . Recognition
The Board will recognize the following student athletes from the 2011 Rock
Island High School Football Team: Chris Barrera, Kyle Kerres, Cole McGinnis,
James Morrow, Nate Mueller, Trae Nichols, Brandon Richardson, Lucas Rusk,
Brad Steger and Addison Williams.
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:
IX. Student Expulsion X. C. Investment Report
X. A. Contracts (1-4) X. D. January Financials
X. B. Technology Purchase X. E. Bills for Payment
VIII. Education
School Improvement Plans . . . Action
Dennis Weiss and John Frieden will present school improvement plans for Eugene Field and Denkmann Elementary Schools. At the conclusion the Board will be asked to approve the plans as presented.
IX. Operations
Student Expulsion . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No. 05/04/23.
X. Business/Finance
A. Contracts . . . Action
1) Transitions – Rock Island High School
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with Transitions Mental Health Services, Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $7,245.00 for mental health support services to students at Rock Island High School.
2) Cell Phone Services
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into a month to month contract with Verizon Wireless for Wireless Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Data Services at a monthly cost of $1,107.74. Funding for this contract will be paid through district funds with the expectation that the district will very likely receive a 79% e-rate reimbursement.
3) Increased Internet Bandwidth – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education enter into a 27 month contract with Mediacom to provide a 100Mbs connection to the Internet
effective April 1, 2012 at a cost of $1,600.00 per month. Funding for this contract will be paid through the technology budget.
4) Upgrade of Finance & Human Resources Software – Admin. Center
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a Statement of Work Agreement with ESD, Inc. to upgrade APECS.net version 1.0 to APECS.net version 2.0 at a cost of $35,000.00. Funding for this agreement will be paid through the technology budget.
B. Technology Purchase – RIA & WJHS . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 100 iPads from Apple Computer for the Rock Island Academy and Washington Jr. High School at a cost of $47,900.00. Funding for this purchase will be paid through Title I funds.
C. Investment Report . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Investment Report for Quarter Ended December 31, 2011 as presented.
D. January Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the January Financial Statements.
E. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated January 31, 2012 in the amount of $3,362,963.84.
XI. Committee of the Whole
A. Jr. Achievement Programs and Partnership Presentation . . . Information
Barbara VenHorst, Director, and Steve Sorenson, Board Chairman of Junior Achievement of the Heartland, will provide a brief presentation on the JA programs and partnership with Rock Island-Milan School District #41.
B. 2012-13 Budget Planning . . . Information
The administration will provide an update on projections for 2012-13 along with a plan to have a balanced budget.
XII. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session to discuss negotiations, litigation and the superintendent’s mid-year evaluation.
XIII. Adjournment
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, January 24, 2012 5:00 P.M.
The meeting will begin with a focus group with Dr. Norman at 5:00 p.m. with a reception to honor the finalists in the Thoms Family “Above and Beyond” Scholarship at 5:45 p.m. The regular meeting will begin at approximately 6:00 p.m.
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I. Work Session – 5:00 p.m.
Focus Group with Dr. Norman . . . Information
Dr. Jeanelle Norman will conduct a focus group activity with the Board of Education to solicit their input and feedback on the District’s programs dealing with students at academic and behavioral risk.
II. Preliminary
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Special Items
A. Thoms Family “Above and Beyond” Scholarship . . . Recognition
Members of the Thoms Family will announce the winner of the “Above and Beyond” Scholarship.
B. Academics and Volleyball Recognitions . . . Recognition
The Board will recognize the following students for excellent academic performance on the Prairie State Achievement Examination and exceeding the Illinois State Learning Standards: Alex Agbayani, Samantha Bebber, Kaitlin Boyd, Morgan Brown, Abigail Calder, Austin Chandler, Simone Collins, Connor Corbett, Elizabeth DePoorter, Rieley Finn, Alexandrea Hawotte, Jessica Israel, Jillian Jespersen, Joeseph Johnson, Jasmine Kitterman, Samantha Knittle, Donte Nesbitt, Benjamin Payne, Alexa Penn, Devin Radloff, Zachary Russell, Caleb Sayers, Taylor Stone and Quinton Wilson.
The Board will recognize volleyball players for their achievements this season: Rayven Morrow, Jacqueline Twing, Katie Helmers, Shamell Mangrum, Taryn VanEarwege, Lauren Powell, Hailey Feldhahn and Ellie Miers.
IV. Approval of Minutes
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the regular meeting minutes of December 13, 2011 and January 10, 2012 as presented.
V. 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.
VI. Reports
A. Reports from Board Members
Voting Members
Student Members
B. Report from Superintendent
C. Report from RIEA Representative
VII. Nomination of Agenda Items for Future Meetings of the Board
VIII. 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. B. Board Policy Revisions XI. C. December Financials
X. D. January Fund Raiser Requests XI. D. List of Donations
XI. A. Contracts (1-7) XI. E. Bills for Payment
XI. B. Account Changes (1-2)
IX. Education
Career Education and Career Cruising Update . . . Information
Ken Jaeke with members of the junior high and high school team will provide an update on the career education program and career cruising effort.
X. Operations
A. Scorecard Update . . . Information
Members of the Cabinet will provide updates to the scorecard through the end of first semester.
B. Board Policy Revisions (Second Reading) . . . Information/Action
The Administration will provide the second reading for recommended revisions to Board Policy 6:300 – Graduation Requirements. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions as presented.
C. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request . . . Information
The following FOIA request were received by the Superintendent and responded to within the five-day requirement: Jeanette Sendry requesting 2011-2012 salary schedules for teachers and aides.
D. January Fund Raiser Requests . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the January Fund Raiser Requests.
XI. Business/Finance
A. Contracts . . . Action
1) Life Safety Amendment – Frances Willard
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Life Safety Amendment at Frances Willard Elementary School at an estimated cost of $19,130.00.
2) Life Safety Amendment – W.J.H.S.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Life Safety Amendment at Washington Jr. High School at an estimated cost of $75,850.00.
3) Life Safety Amendment – R.I.H.S.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Life Safety Amendment at Rock Island High School at an estimated cost of $145,000.00.
4) Engineering Services for Exterior Wall Surface Restoration – R.I.H.S.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposal for engineering services from Missman, Inc. for Phase #9, Exterior Wall Surface Restoration at Rock Island High School in the amount of $9,700.00.
5) Engineering Services for Exterior Wall Surface Restoration – W.J.H.S.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposal for engineering services from Missman, Inc. for Phase #2, Exterior Wall Surface Restoration at Washington Jr. High School in the amount of $6,000.00.
6) Robert Young Center – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Services for the Robert Young Center for Community mental Health, Moline, IL, in the amount of $33,300.00 to provide presentations, direct service and collaborative supports for students and their families in the Rock Island-Milan School District.
7) Consortium for Educational Change (CEC)
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for Consortium for Educational Chance (CEC) in the amount of $15,350.00 for evaluation training for administrators and aspiring administrators.
B. Account Changes . . . Action
1) Academy
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the addition to the Activity Account ledger with the title of Playground Equipment at the Rock Island Academy as presented.
2) Frances Willard
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the deletion of sub accounts Night of a Thousand Dreams and Staff Incentive, and transfer the remaining balances to miscellaneous sub account.
C. December 2011 Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the December 2011 Financial Statements as presented.
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 January 13, 2012 in the amount of $2,108,496.32.
XII. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent’s Mid-Year Evaluation.
XIII. Adjournment
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, January 10, 2012 5:45 P.M.
Reception at 5:45 p.m. – Student Recognition
I. Roll Call
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Special Item – Student Recognition
The Board will recognize students Kelly Bishop, Courtney Kernan, Maggie Pappas, Katie Thompson, Larel Enstrom, Mia Kavensky, Joe Johnson, Thomas Knuckey, Billy Mosenfelder, Celeste Arteaga and Eric Ikundiro for their outstanding performances in swimming, golf and cross country.
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. Project Lead the Way Agreement X. B. Violence Prevention Materials
VIII. C. Student Expulsions X. C. Bills for Payment
IX. B. Board Policy Revisions XI. B-C. Personnel
X. A. Frontline Technologies Contracts
VIII. Education
A. Project Lead the Way Agreement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the PLTW STEM Agreement as presented on background pages___.
B. School Improvement Plan . . . Information/Action
Gary Flecker will provide a report to the Board of Education on the school improvement plan for Edison Junior High School. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Improvement Plan for Edison Jr. High School.
C. Student Expulsions . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No’s. 05/04/20 and 05/10/12.
IX. Operations
A. Board Policy Revisions – First Reading . . . Information
The Administration will provide the first reading for recommended revisions to Board Policy 6:300.
B. Board Policy Revisions . . . Information/Action
The second reading/action of revisions to Board Policies 2:250, 3:60, 4:80, 5:90, 5:100, 5:200, 5:240, 6:60, 6:150, 6:320, and 7:305. It is recommended that the Board approve the revisions as presented.
X. Business/Finance
A. Frontline Technologies Contract . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with Frontline Technologies, Exton, PA, in the amount of $7,137.70 to set up an
automated substitute placement and absence management system (Aesop) and to train current staff on the program.
B. Classroom Curriculum Materials Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the acquisition of Steps to Respect curriculum kits for elementary staff members at a cost of $10,094.00. Funding will come from the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority FY 12 grant funds. It is further recommended that the Board approve the acquisition of Second Step curriculum kits for elementary and junior high staff members at a cost of $8,558.00. Funding will come from the Illinois State Board of Education’s FY12 Children’s Mental Health grant funds.
C. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated December 15, 2011 in the amount of $2,963,048.98 and December 30, 2011 in the amount of $2,731,958.88.
XI. Personnel
A. Administrative Appointment . . . Action
A recommendation will be made for the Director of Development/Head Football Coach at the meeting.
B. Certified Appointment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Certified Appointment of Michelle Hansen as presented.
C. Non-Certified Appointment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Appointment of Uwimana Regine as presented.
XII. Committee of the Whole
A. Update on Impacts of Senate Bill 7 and Senate Bill 315 . . . Information
The Administration will provide an overview of Senate Bill 7 and Senate Bill 315 and how the legislation will impact the District.
B. Minority Employment Report . . . Information
Jim Andrews will present the Board with information about minority hiring and strategies utilized to retract and maintain minority staff in the district.
C. 2012-13 Budget Projection Update . . . Information
Bob Beckwith will provide the Board of Education with an update on the 2012-13 budget assumptions and impacts to prior projections.
XIII. Adjournment
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 6:00 P.M.
I. Preliminary
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the regular meeting minutes of November 22, 2011 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. High School Course Approval IX. C. List of Donations
VII. C. Air Force Jr. ROTC Contract IX. D. Investment Report
VIII. A. 2012-13 Calendars IX. E. November Financials
VIII. C. Student Expulsions IX. F. Bills for Payment
VIII. E. December Fund Raisers X. Personnel
IX. B. Contracts (1-5)
VI. Special Item
Tax Levy Hearing . . . Hearing
A hearing will be conducted for the 2012 Tax Levy.
VII. Education
A. School Improvement Plans . . . Information/Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the School Improvement Plans for Thomas Jefferson, Earl Hanson, Longfellow, Rock
Island Academy, Rock Island Center for Math & Science, Washington Jr. High School and Rock Island High School. Principals Mike Nitzel, Deb Taber, Dave Knuckey, Lucille McCorkle, Ruth Ann Tobey-Brown, Mark Hepner and Tim Wernentin will present their improvement plans and be available to answer any questions from the Board.
B. High School Course Approval . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the additional course at Rock Island High School of “Introduction to Engineering and Design” for the 2012- 2013 academic year.
C. Air Force Junior ROTC Contract Continuation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with the Air Force Junior ROTC for the 2012-2013 school year as presented.
VIII. Operations
A. 2012-13 School Calendars . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2012-13 calendars for the District and Secondary Schools as presented.
B. Board Policy Revisions (First Reading) . . . Information
Cabinet members will provide a first reading of recommended revisions to Board Policies 2:250, 3:60, 4:80, 5:90, 5:100, 5:200, 5:240, 6:60, 6:150, = 6:320 and 7:305.
C. Student Expulsions . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Student Expulsion No’s. 05/01/10 and 01/05/19.
D. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests . . . Information
The following FOIA requests were received by the Superintendent and responded to within the five-day requirement: 1) Cary Donham for students with disabilities in gifted/AP/honor classes, in the integrated pre0-school programs, and in “separate” schools, and those students in Least Restrictive Environment statistics.
E. December Fund Raiser Requests . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the December Fund Raiser Requests.
IX. Business/Finance
A. Tax Levy Adoption . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the 2012 Tax Levy as presented.
B. Contracts . . . Action
1) Truck Bid
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a 2012 2-Wheel Drive Regular Cab Truck from Reynolds Motor, East Moline, IL in the amount of $37,000.00.
2) Band Equipment Purchase – Edison & Washington
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the bid from West Music, Moline, IL for band instruments in the amount of $10,966.00.
3) Supplemental Educational Supports
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Supplemental Educational Supports contracts as presented in the background information. Title I funds will be used as required by No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
4) Rock Island Holiday Inn – Medal of Honor Banquet
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with the Holiday Inn, Rock Island, IL in the amount of $6,385.81 (estimate) for the Medal of Honor Banquet on May 17, 2012. The cost will be covered by donations and guests of the event.
5) Dr. Jeanelle Norman
It is recommended that the Board of Education contract with Dr. Jeanelle Norman to provide professional services to collect data on variables inhibiting success of students, compile and analyze the data, and provide consultation on strategies to be implemented, at a cost of $17,500.
C. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
D. Third Quarter Investment Report . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Third Quarter Investment Report as presented.
E. Financial Statements . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the July, August, September, October and November Financial Statements as presented.
F. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated November 30, 2011 in the amount of $2,791,509.04.
X. Personnel
Non-Certified Appointment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Non-Certified Appointment of Bridget Niyonseba as presented.
XI. Adjournment