September 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole Meeting

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 9, 2025 as well as the executive meeting minutes of September 9, 2025 to remain confidential. 

Description:  Mr. Patrick Versluis will give a presentation on Denkmann Elementary School.

Description:  Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will provide an update on the Quarterly Investment Report. 

Description:  Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will present the 2025 - 26 budget.

Description:  The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on the 2025 - 26 Budget.

Description:  Mr. Jeff Dase, Deputy Superintendent, will provide a presentation on Climate and Culture.

Description:  Requests from persons wishing to speak on certain agenda items will be called upon at the appropriate time.
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.)

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:

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for service with ThoughtExchange, 1900 Suite E, Columbia Avenue, PO Box 2260, Rossland, BC VOG1YO to provide exchange tools and survey design for $30,721.58 for the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize bills for payment dated September 15, 2025, in the amount of $4,737,844.91.

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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the RIHS Girls Cross Country team to attend the State Finals, location to be determined, departing November 7 and returning November 8, 2025.
 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the RIHS Swim & Dive team to attend the IHSA State Series Swim meet in Westmont, IL, departing November 14 and returning November 15, 2025.
 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the RIHS Cheer Team to attend the IHSA State Football game in Normal, IL, departing November 28 and returning November 29, 2025.
 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the RIHS Girls Bowling team to attend the Deere Park tournament in Lake Zurich, IL, departing December 5 and returning December 6, 2025.
 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the RIHS Girls Bowling team to attend the Mt. Prospect tournament in Mt. Prospect, IL, departing January 9 and returning January 10, 2026.
 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the RIHS Girls Tennis Team to attend sectionals near the Chicago North West Suburbs, location to be determined, leaving October 17 and returning October 18, 2025.
 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the RIHS Boys Cross Country team to attend the IHSA State Championship in Peoria, IL, departing November 7 and returning November 8, 2025.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for TMLC 10th - 12th grade students to Washington, D.C., to visit the African American Civil War Museum, Capital Building, Smithsonian Museums, and the Supreme Court, leaving November 8 and returning November 12, 2025.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of donations.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the increase in the spending limit, and purchase of science kits from Amplify, 55 Washington Street, Suite 800, Brooklyn, NY 11201 not to exceed an additional $378.68 for the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the increase in spending limit and purchase of forty (40) licenses from Lexia Learning Systems LLC, 300 Baker Avenue, Suite 202, Concord, MA 01742 in the amount not to exceed $1,840 for the 2025 - 26 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Nutrition Service Department to join the LaSalle County Cooperative, at no cost to the district, for the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the final invoice from SpyGlass, 25777 Detroit Rd, Suite 400, Westlake, OH 44145, in the amount of $14,761.68 reflecting their portion of the verified savings during the 2025 -26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the increase in the spending limit to $80,000 for various professional learning opportunities during the 2025 - 26 school year with the Regional Office of Education #49, 3561 60th Street, Suite 310, Moline, IL 61265.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the increase in the spending limit and purchase of materials in the amount of $408.24 from SAVVAS Learning Company, 15 E. Midland Avenue, Suite 502, Paramus, NJ 07652 for the 2025 - 26 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education award the contract for Gym & Stage Asbestos Abatement work at Washington Junior High School to DEM Services, Inc., 5316 W. 12th Street, Alsip, IL 60803 in the amount of $47,900.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments for the 2025 – 26 school year: Tresa Andrews, Cecilia Chavez, Dawnetta Circello, Earl Fleming, Giana Gonzalez, Emilee Good, Meridith Hoske, Danielle King, Ainsley Knees, Daniel Teague, Alyssa Wagner, and Ayanna Ward.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified internal transfer of Jodi Doyle for the 2025 - 26 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified support coach appointments for the 2025 - 26 school year: Scott Hollenback, Imari McDuffy, and Poe Wah. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified support coach resignation during the 2025 - 26 school year of Emily Witherspoon, Competition Cheer Coach at Rock Island High School with less than one (1) year of service.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified resignations during the 2025 - 26 school year: Rachel Cooksey, Custodian at the Administration Center with ten (10) years of service, Holly Hoenig, Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional with three (3) years of service, and Nicole Moran, Playground Supervisor at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School with one (1) year of service. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified retirement during the 2025 - 26 school year of Belinda Hull, Paraprofessional at Denkmann Elementary with twenty-one (21) years of service. 

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The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Cesar Toscano, who requested public records that include emails, text messages, memos and any and all written and electronic communications to or from Sharon Williams that mention the words "mold," "microbial" or "mildew" from July 20 to Aug. 10.
 

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Cesar Toscano, who requested public records that include emails to or from Sharon Williams and district staff that mention the words “mold,” “microbial” or “mildew” from July 20 to Aug 10.
 

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to CT Mills, who requested copies of records related to district purchases and contracts, as outlined below. Include vendor name, product or service description, purchase/contract amount, and contract start and end dates. Core Curriculum Purchases - Records of core curriculum purchases for Math, English Language Arts (ELA), and Science. Instructional Technology — Records of purchases or contracts for instructional technology platforms, specifically including (but not limited to): Nearpod, Edpuzzle, Pear Deck, Newsela, MagicSchool, Quizlet, and IXL. Common Assessment Software — Records of purchases or contracts for assessment software, specifically including (but not limited to): Performance Matters, Formative, Pear Assessment, MasteryConnect, RenaissanceDnA, Eduphoria, DMAC, and LinkIt.
 

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Owen Wang, who requested names and honors of all students in your high schools recognized by the College Board as AP Scholars.
 

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Owen Wang, who requested names of all graduates from your middle schools for the completed school year with the following fields: Name, Destination High School. 
 

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Owen Wang, who requested copies of the contracts for all school principals in the district who will start the upcoming school year. Copies of all active teacher contracts/collective bargaining agreements.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposed revisions to Policy 4:60, updating the policy by raising the threshold for Superintendent approval of any single, non-customary purchase or expenditure, excluding personnel, from greater than $10,000 to greater than $35,000 without Board approval. This revision also removes outdated language, while preserving sound accounting practices, established standards, and full legal compliance.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the budget for the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Investment Report for the Quarter ending June 30, 2025.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Ms. Layne Porembski for the position of Accounting Supervisor for the 2025 - 26 school year at a salary of $84,255.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session to discuss 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 probably 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). In addition 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 its validity. 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).