November 12, 2024 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 October 22, 2024, as well as the Executive session minutes of October 22, 2024, to remain confidential.
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II. Special Items
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II.A. Board Member Recognition... Information
Description:
Dr. Sharon Williams will recognize the Board of Education members for their contribution to the Rock Island - Milan School District #41.
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II.B. Tax Levy and Bonds Presentation... Information
Description:
Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will present the tentative tax levy to the Board of Education. Dr. Williams, Ms. Whiting, C and H Consultants and Anne Noble of Stifel Public Finance will share information on the District's ability to implement a funding mechanism to address various needs within the District, including a review of bond issuance scenarios and timeline requirements.
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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. Approval of Additions and / or Deletions
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V.B. Approval of Agenda
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V.C. Nomination for Future Agenda Items
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V.D. 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.D.1. Contracts for Service (a - c)
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V.D.1.a. One Step Printing... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve One Step Printing Solutions, 806 W. 4th Street, Davenport, IA to provide printing services not to exceed $50,000 for the 2024 - 25 school year for the District until other vendor options are secured.
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V.D.1.b. Tri-City Electric Addendum... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amendment to the previous board approved item to include additional costs of $14,000.00. The total contract cost is not to exceed $214,000.00.
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V.D.1.c. BSN Sports Apparel Contract... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the agreement with BSN Athleticwear as presented for the 2024–25 school year.
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V.D.2. Bills for Payment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize bills for payment dated October 31, 2024, in the amount of $6,074,375.11.
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V.D.3. Overnight Field Trip Requests... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip requests as presented.
Rock Island High School Boys Cross Country Team members to the IHSA State Cross Country Championship Meet in Peoria, Illinois, leaving November 8th and returning November 9th, 2024. Rock Island High School Girls Bowling Team to a bowling tournament in Lake Zurich, IL, leaving December 6th, returning on December 7th, 2024. Rock Island High School Girls Bowling Team to a bowling tournament in Mt. Prospect, Illinois leaving January 10th, 2025 and returning January 11th, 2025.
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V.D.4. Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Omnia Partners... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the cooperative purchasing agreement with Omnia Partners.
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V.D.5. Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - TIPS... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the cooperative purchasing agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS).
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V.D.6. Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - Sourcewell... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell.
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V.D.7. Non-Certified Appointment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments for the remainder of the 2024 - 25 school year: Heather Wangler, and Ruel Roys.
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V.D.8. Non-Certified Internal Transfers... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Non-Certified internal transfers for the remainder of the 2024 -25 school year: Brittney Hart and Crystal Cutkomp.
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V.D.9. Non-Certified Support Coach... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following Non-Certified Support Coach for the remainder of the 2024 -25 school year: Troy Nimmers.
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V.D.10. Non-Certified Event Staff... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified event staff for the remainder of the 2024 -25 school year: Mark Creger.
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V.D.11. Non-Certified Resignations... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified resignations during the 2024 - 25 school year: Eric West, Head Start Family Service Worker with three (3) years of continuous service, and Christian Ingram, Special Education Paraprofessional with one (1) year of service.
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V.D.12. Non-Certified Termination... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the termination of employee 24.13.2 immediately.
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V.D.13. Non-Certified Retirement.... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the retirement of Lori Carlson, Special Education Paraprofessional with 24.5 years of continuous service upon the completion of the 2024 -25 school year.
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VI. Operations
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VI.A. Board Policy Updates - Second Reading... Information/Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the revised Press 115 Board Policies received from the Illinois Association of School Boards as presented.
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VI.B. Board Policy Updates First Reading... Information
Description:
Members of the Administrative team will present recommended revisions to Press 116 Board Policies as received from the Illinois Association of School Boards policy service.
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VII. Business/Finance
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VII.A. Application for School Building Maintenance Grant... Resolution
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the District's application for the 2024 - 2025 School Building Maintenance Project Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education for maintenance and/or upkeep of buildings for educational purposes.
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VIII. Personnel
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VIII.A. Coordinator of Communications... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Moo Soe as Coordinator of Communications for the 2024 - 25 school year at a salary of $61,718.00 prorated to the start date.
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VIII.B. Coordinator of Human Resources... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Noelle Jones as Coordinator of Human Resources for the 2024 - 25 school year at a salary of $60,498.66, prorated to the start date.
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IX. Executive Session
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session to discuss matters relating to the appointment, employment, compensation, performance, or dismissal of the public body, or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony of a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1); as well as pending litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5 ILCS120/2(c)(11).
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X. Adjournment
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