June 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special Board 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...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the June 9, 2026, regular meeting minutes as well as all June 9, 2026, executive meeting minutes to remain confidential.
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II. Communications
Description:
Requests from persons wishing to speak on certain agenda items will be called upon at this time. Citizens may also use this time to address the Board of Education on items not on the agenda. Comments should be limited to three (3) minutes.
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III. Action of Routine Matters
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III.A. Approval of Agenda... Action
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III.B. Approval of Additions and/or Deletions
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III.C. Blanket Motion... Action
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Opportunity will be given for the selection of items that need no discussion to be approved at the approriate time on the agenda. The following items are recommended for the Blanket Motion:
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III.C.1. Contracts for Service (a-c)... Action
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III.C.1.a. NWEA/HMH Company Vendor Increase for FY27... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the increase from $88,580 to $106,220 to NWEA/HMH Company 121 NW Everett Street, Portland, OR 97209 for fiscal year 27.
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III.C.1.b. Rock Island Regional Office of Education #49 Vendor Increase for FY27... Action
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It is recommended that Board of Education approve the increase from $72,000 to $83,250 to Rock Island Regional Office of Education #49 3561 60th Street Suite 310, Moline, IL 61265 for fiscal year 27.
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III.C.1.c. ThoughtExchange FY27... Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for service with ThoughtExchange, 1990 Suite E, Columbia Avenue, PO Box 2260, Rossland, BC VOG1YO in the amount of $43,010.10 for fiscal year 27.
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III.C.2. Certified Appointments... Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified appointments of Leslie Baker, Andrew Doughty, Joseph Gawron, Jeannie Napier, Emma Osborn, Hannah Wheeler, and Cameron Yeater for the 2026 - 27 school year.
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III.C.3. Certified Summer Session Appointments... Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following certified summer session appointments of Troy Copeland, Troy Joseph, Lance Ricco and Jeffrey Schmulbach for the 2025 - 26 school year.
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III.C.4. Certified Coach Resignations... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the certified resignation of Sepehr Kalhor, Assistant Wrestling Coach at Rock Island High School with five (5) years of service, effective 06/04/2026.
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III.C.5. Certified Retirement... Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the certified retirement of Connie A. Hayek, English Teacher at Rock Island High School, with thirty-three (33) years of service, effective 06/03/2027.
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III.C.6. Non-Certified Appointments... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified appointments of Tara Austin, Abraham Blanco, Adriana Blanco, Mackenzie Brokaw, Eugenio Campos III, Ashley Fawks, Aminia Mashimango and Corey Parker for the 2026 - 27 school year.
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III.C.7. Non-Certified Internal Transfers... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified internal transfers of Christopher Fischer and Jacob VanDam for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
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III.C.8. Non-Certified Resignations... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified resignation of Cassie Bernal, Paraprofessional at Longfellow Elementary School, with two (2) years of service, effective 06/04/2026.
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III.C.9. Consolidated District Plan... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Consolidated District Plan and the Consolidated School Improvement Plans for the 2026 - 27 school year as presented.
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III.C.10. Head Start Playground Construction... Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the construction of a new preschool playground at Earl Hanson Elementary School for the Head Start program in the amount of $54,728.40 for fiscal year 27.
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IV. Operations
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IV.A. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests... Information
Description:
The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Daniel Cramer, who requested utility statements, facility condition assessments, and energy audits and/or assessments.
The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Andrew Waeyaert, who requested RFP/RFP and any subsequent signed construction management agreements with Russell Construction.
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V. Personnel
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V.A. Administrator Salary Scale... Action
Description:
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the Administrator Salary Scale as presented for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
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V.B. Non-Affiliated, Non-Administrator Salary Scale... Action
Description:
It is recommended the Board of Education approve the Non-Affiliated, Non-Administrator Salary Scale as presented for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
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V.C. Principal, Rock Island Center for Math and Science... Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Krista Lonian to the position of Principal of Rock Island Center for Math and Science for the 2026 - 27 school year at an annual salary of $120,796.
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V.D. Dean, Washington Junior High School...Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Terence Dillard to the position of Dean at Washington Junior High School for the 2026 - 2027 school year at an annual salary of $101,444.
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V.E. Director of Information Technology... Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Brendan Sears to the position of Director of Information Technology for the 2026 - 27 school year at an annual salary of $128,418.
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V.F. Second Shift Building Operations Supervisor...Action
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It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mr. Mario Vesey to the position of Second Shift - Building Operations Supervisor for the 2026-2027 school year at the salary of $67,182, prorated to start date.
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VI. Executive Session
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 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). 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). 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9): Student disciplinary cases. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10): The placement of individual students in special education programs and other matters relating to individual students.
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VII. Adjournment
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