November 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Preliminary
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I.A. Call to Order and Roll Call
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I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 12, 2019.
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I.D. Approval of Additions and / or Deletions
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I.E. Approval of Agenda
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II. Special Items
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II.A. Driver Education Waiver...Hearing
Description:
The Board of Education will conduct a hearing on the application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and /or School Code Mandates requesting that the Rock Island High School Driver's Education program use classroom simulation as well as actual behind-the-wheel training.
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III. Reports
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III.A. Board Members
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III.B. Superintendent
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III.C. RIEA President
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IV. Communications
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IV.A. Requests from persons wishing to speak on certain agenda items will be called upon at the appropriate time.
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IV.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.)
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V. Action of Routine Matters
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V.A. Request for Future Agenda Items
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V.B. Blanket Motion
Description:
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:
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V.B.1. Contracts (a-b)...Action
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V.B.1.a. Online Supplemental Math Pilot License....Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the pilot for the online supplemental math software license with Dreambox Learning, 600 108th Ave. NE, Suite 805 Bellevue, WA 98004 in the amount of $27,000. Title funds will be used for this purchase.
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V.B.1.b. Rock Island Youth Hope...Action
Description:
It is the recommendation of the Administration that the Board of Education accept the contract of service with the Rock Island Youth Hope in the amount not to exceed $9,000.00. Funding for this is provided through District Funds.
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V.B.2. List of Donations...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the list of donations
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V.B.3. Fundraiser Requests...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the November Fund Raiser requests.
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V.B.4. Bills for Payment...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated November 15, 2019 in the amount of $2,883,407.17.
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V.B.5. Certified Appointments...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following certified appointments for 2019-20 school year of Tricia Day and Ben Layer.
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V.B.6. Certified Leave of Absence...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following paid medical Leave of Absence during the 2019-20 school year: Julianne Kerr-Dates: 9/30/2019-11/1/2019
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V.B.7. Certified Leave of Absence...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following unpaid medical Leave of Absence during the 2019-20 school year: Julianne Kerr – Dates: 11/4/2019-12/20/2019 and Carolyn Bailey – Dates: 1/7/2020-2/17/2020
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V.B.8. Certified Resignation...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following resignation during the 2019-20 school year: Valerie Garrison FACS Teacher / RIHS , four years of service.
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V.B.9. Non-Certified Appointments...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments for the 2019-20 school year of Jenny Dye, Kimberly Payne, Cora Talley, Sarah Pagliuzza, Dipesh Thapa, Hope Markin, Alexis Golden, Tathaynaw Laweh.
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V.B.10. Non-Certified Leave of Absence...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following unpaid educational Leave of Absence during the 2019-20 school year: Rose Williams – Dates: 1/7/2020-6/2/2020 (2nd semester).
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V.B.11. Non-Certified Retirement...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following resignation due to retirement during the 2019-20 school year of Michelle Vize Building Supervisor / Longfellow, 25 years of service.
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V.B.12. Non-Certified Termination...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified termination during the 2019-20 school year of 19/11/4.
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VI. Education
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VI.A. Rock Island High School Course Proposals . . . Action
Description:
It is recommended the board of education approve the addition of two new courses at Rock Island High School, Education Internship and Coding: Computer Operations and Programming, beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.
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VII. Operations
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VII.A. Strategic Plan Quarterly Report . . . Information and Action
Description:
The District Leadership Team will share the first quarter report to the Board of
Education, including the Illinois State report card and the 2018 ISBE designated school reports. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the school improvement plans for Earl Hanson, Edison Jr. High, Rock Island Academy, Thomas Jefferson, and Washington Jr. High. |
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VII.B. Board Policy Revisions...Action
Description:
Members of the administrative team will present recommended revisions to Board Polices as received from the Illinois Association of School Boards policy service.
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VII.C. Driver Education Waiver...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the application for Waiver or Modification of State Board Rules and /or School Code Mandates requesting that the Rock Island High School Driver's Education program use classroom simulation and actual behind-the-wheel training as presented.
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VII.D. 2020-2021 District Calendar...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 District Calendar as presented.
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VII.E. 2021-2022 District Calendar...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2021-2022 District Calendar as presented.
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VII.F. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA)...Information
Description:
The District received a FOIA request and responded in the five day
time limit: Ms. Barbara Morrow requested a copy of the signed contract and the certified payrolls for Swanson Construction on the Earl Hanson construction project and Mr. Masci requested copies of initial charter school applications to create a new or conversion charter school that our district received in its capacity as a charter school authorizer. Mr. Masci was informed that the District has not applied for a new or conversion charter. |
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VIII. Personnel
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VIII.A. Certified Absence Without Pay...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the absence without pay for 19/25/20.
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IX. Executive Session
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body,including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine itsvalidity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1). Collective negotiating matters between
the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (2). |
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X. Adjournment
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