ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012 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 June 12, 2012 and June 26, 2012 (including executive session to remain confidential) as presented.
II. Communications
Citizens Wishing to Address the Board of Education
Items on the agenda will be addressed at the appropriate time during the meeting. Items not on the agenda will be heard at this time. Comments should be limited to three (3) minutes. Matters regarding specific employees or students are of a confidential nature and will not be heard in open session.
III. Reports
A. Reports from Board Members
B. Report from Superintendent
C. Report from RIEA Representative
IV. Nomination of Agenda Items for Future Meetings of the Board
V. Action on Routine Matters
A. Act on Agenda Additions and/or Deletions
B. Approve Agenda
C. Blanket Motion
Opportunity will be given for the selection of items that need no discussion to be approved at the appropriate time on the agenda. The following items are recommended for the Blanket Motion:
VIII. A. Board Policy Revisions IX. F. Computer Purchase
VIII. C. July Fund Raisers IX. G. iPad Purchase
IX. B. Contracts (1-6) IX. H. Longfellow Accounts
IX. C. Fall Sports Supplies IX. I. List of Donations
IX. D. District Forms IX. J. Bills for Payment
IX. E. Gas Stacked Combi Oven X. Personnel
VI. Special Items
A. Staff Recognitions . . . Action
The Board of Education will recognize RIMSD teachers Alexis Andrews (Frances Willard), Alice Lee (RICMS), Amy Moffitt (RICMS) and Susan Lyon (Ridgewood) for completing the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) Teaching for Inquiry Preparation and Practice (TIPP) program.
B. 2012-13 Budget . . . Hearing
The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on the 2012-13 Budget.
VII. Education
Teaching and Learning Update . . . Information
Dr. Jeff Zoul, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, will provide an update on various aspects of Curriculum Instruction, and Assessment. Dr. Zoul will share initial insights regarding key district beliefs, goals, results, challenges, and next steps in the area of Teaching and Learning.
VIII. Operations
A. Second Reading of Board Policies . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revisions to Board Policies 3:40 Superintendent, 4:60 Purchases and Contracts, 4:120 Food Services, 4:180 Operational Services – Pandemic Preparedness, 5:70 Religious Holidays, 5:130 Responsibilities Concerning Internal Information, 5:280 Duties and Qualifications, 6:70 Instruction: Teaching About Religions, 6:180 Instruction: Extended Instructional Programs, 6:235 Instruction: Access to Electronic Networks, 6:290 Instruction Homework, 7:50 School Admissions and Student Transfers to and from Non-District Schools, 7:80 Students – Release Time for Religious Instruction/Observance, 7:140 Search and Seizure, 7:220 Bus Conduct, 7:250 Student Support Services, 7:275 Orders to Forgo Life-Sustaining Treatment, and 7:340 Students – Student Records.
B. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests . . . Information
The Administration received the following FOIA requests: 1) Gregory E. Moy, M.Ed. requesting district policies regarding the social and emotional development of students; 2) Rebecca Franklin, Invo Health Care Associates, Inc. requesting copies of documents containing current contract rates for positions in the Pupil Personnel Services Department; 3) Angel Spence, Great Clips, to get information to the Booster Club; and 4) David Bullock requesting student information. The requests were responded to within the allotted time.
C. July Fund Raisers . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the July Fund Raisers.
IX. Business/Finance
A. 2012-13 Budget Adoption . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the 2012-13 Budget as presented.
B. Contracts . . . Action
1) Leader in Me – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contracts with FranklinCovey Client Sales, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, at a cost of $26,851.00 plus travel expenses for the Leader in Me 7 Habits Signature Program at Denkmann, Eugene Field and Frances Willard Elementary Schools. All costs will be funded through the John Deere Foundation Grant.
2) Work Sampling– Head Start
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with Pearson – Work Sampling, Minneapolis, MN, at a cost of $6,612.50 for online Work Sampling services for the Head Start program.
3) Write Tools – District
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement with Write Tools, Centennial, CO, at a cost of $19,350.00 for services at Earl Hanson and the Academy.
4) Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Bid
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Hawkeye Food Service Distribution in the amount of $0.90 per case for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
5) Pizza Bid
It is recommended that the Board of Education award a contract to Little Caesar’s Pizza at an estimated cost of $32,040.00 for Pizza.
6) Diane Sharp – Jordan Catholic School
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for Diane Sharp to provide supplemental reading instruction for targeted Title I students at Jordan Catholic School. Contract paid with Title I funds.
C. Fall Sports Supplies Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of sports supplies from AAE, Royersford, PA – $40.80, BSN, Dallas, TX – $518.48, Haydens, Montgomery, IL – $962.40, Toledo P.E. Supply, Toledo, OH - $369.50, Sports Depot, Rock Island, IL – $512.20 and Temples, Moline, IL – $12,439.66 for a total cost of $14,843.04.
D. District Forms Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of district forms from Printers Mark, Rock Island, IL – $893.59 and Artcraft, Rock Island, IL – $10,500.23. Total cost is $11,393.82.
E. Gas Stacked Combi Oven Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of a Gas Stacked Combi Oven from Tri-City Equipment in the amount of $36,745.00.
F. Apple MacBook Laptop Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 25 MacBook Pro 13-inch, 2.5GHz/4G/500BB/SuperDrive laptops with a three year extended warranty from Apple Computer at a total cost of $30,500.77. These funds are allocated for computer purchases in the 2012-13 budget.
G. iPad Purchase . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of 40 Apple iPads at a cost of $14,655.84 for use at Earl Hanson Elementary School. H. Longfellow Account Changes . . . Action It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the removal of the Playground, Student Funds, Stout Grant and Environmental Grant sub accounts at Longfellow due to $0 balance.
I. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education acknowledge the List of Donations.
J. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated June 15, 2012 in the amount of $3,240,185.06, June 30, 2012 in the amount of $3,505,721.40, and July 13, 2012 in the amount of $2,934,205.60.
X. Personnel
A. Administrative Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Administrative Appointments of Kristin Allen, Craig Brackney, Camille Carlz, Michael Hawley and Tia Rice.
B. Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Certified Appointments: Nicole LaVarier, Kelly Preston and Kendrick Burrage.
C. Certified Rehire . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of the following certified staff member: Krystal Padilla.
D. Certified Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified resignation of Elizabeth Mendoza.
E. Administrative Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the administrative resignation of Cory Williams.
F. Administrative Retirement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the administrative retirement of Georgia Kouris effective June 30, 2012.
G. Non-Certified Appointments:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified appointments of Nick Camlin and Stacie Clark.
H. Non-Certified Rehire . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the rehiring of non-certified staff member Sarah Freeman.
XI. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations and the evaluation of the superintendent.
XII. Adjournment