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