September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole Meeting

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the regular meeting minutes from September 8, 2026.

Description:  Mr. Timothy Wernentin, Principal, will give a presentation on Thurgood Marshall Learning Center.

Description:  Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will present the 2026 - 27 budget.

Description:  The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on the 2026 - 27 budget.

Description:  Mr. Jeff Dase, Deputy Superintendent, and Cabinet members will give a presentation on cell phone & technology use in schools.

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.

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 renewal of Google Workspace for Education Plus, purchased from CDW Government, LLC, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL and the amount of $109,526.04 for fiscal years 27 through fiscal year 29.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize bills for payment dated September 15, 2026, in the amount of $7,932,048.21.

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 overnight field trip request for the Rock Island Girls Bowling Team to attend State Bowling Sectionals, departing February 12, and returning February 13, 2027.  The location is yet to be determined.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island Girls Bowling Team to attend the State Bowling Tournament in Rockford, IL, departing February 18, and returning February 20, 2027.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island Girls Basketball Team to attend the State Farm Holiday Tournament in Bloomington/Normal, IL, departing December 28, and returning December 31, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island Boys Wrestling Team to attend a meet in Lombard, IL, departing December 11, and returning December 12, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island Boys Wrestling Team to attend a meet in West Chicago, IL, departing December 18, and returning December 19, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island Boys Wrestling Team to attend a meet in Lincoln, IL, departing December 28, and returning December 29, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip for the Rock Island Boys Wrestling Team to tour the University of Illinois Campus, and hold a practice session in Champagne, IL, departing January 15, and returning January 16, 2027.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island Boys Wrestling Team to attend State Wrestling Sectionals, departing February 12, and returning February 13, 2027. The location is yet to be determined.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island Boys Wrestling Team to attend the State Wrestling Tournament in Champagne, IL, departing February 17, and returning February 21, 2027.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified appointment of Heather Roseman for the 2026 - 27 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified appointments of Lydia Dadaian, LaNina Daughtery-Waters, Sheka Miranda, and Zayne Mlekush for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified coach appointments of Rebecca Brown, Jacob Boyd, Benjamin Corlett, Betty Hall, Henry Hall, Larry Harris, Robert Hockenberry, Julie Hudnall, Melanie Martinez, Cassandra Salas-Mikaio, Marc Polite, Demetriyone Singleton, Shavonne Singleton, Joel Stockwell, and Susana Williams for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified coach appointments of Hunter Aldrich, Damon Colvin, Michael Crawford, Robert DeVrieze, Paris Dothard, Sarah Fuelling, Larry Hall, Monte Jenkins, Shatoya Jones, Keith Lawrence, Miranda Lee, Brian Maiden, Imari McDuffy, Barlow McGhee, Cynthia Newman, Dalton Nimrick, Gregory Quick, Michael Randle, Marquis Rodgers, Craig Sharp, Jennifer Sholl, Benjamin Stockwell, Rodney Tapscott, Henry Van Note, and Eric West for the 2026 - 27 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified extracurricular appointments of Dorian Foster, Andrea Parer, and Sarah Vens for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified music department appointments of Peter Carlin and Cameron Kotovsky for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified music department appointments of Alan Conner and David Struss for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following certified teacher mentor appointments of Alleena Blackwell, Christina Braddy, Gina Cox, Amanda Crecelius, Patricia Gallegos, Stephanie Dieudonne, Sallie Heine, Mike Mertel, Beth McKinley, Robert Mwaga, Sarah Nunn, Janine Olson, Angela Paprocki, Brynn Pauwels, Amy Rowher, Stacy Rohm, Brian Roman, Kristie Sierra, Bridget Taheny, and Lori Thomas-Johnson for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified teacher mentor appointment of Andrea Quinn for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the certified retirement of Timothy Burbridge, Counselor at Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, with eight (8) years of service, effective June 3, 2027.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the certified coach resignation of Larry Harris, Assistant Wrestling Coach and Assistant Track Coach at Washington Junior High School with five (5) years of service, effective September 14, 2026.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified coach resignation of Mark Jackson, Assistant Bowling Coach at Rock Island High School with one (1) year of service, effective August 3, 2026.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the certified extracurricular resignations of Meaghan Jackson, Student Council Advisor at Rock Island High School with three (3) years of service, effective March 5, 2026, and Mackenzie Munday, Student Council Advisor at Rock Island High School with three (3) years of service, effective March 5, 2026.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified resignation of Torre Brotherton, Paraprofessional at Thurgood Marshall Learning Center with three (3) years of service, effective September 23, 2026.

Description:  The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to CT Mills, who requested work telephone numbers and extensions for the Administration Office staff.

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to William Ingalls, who requested emails from district employees that mention mold in the subject line or the body of the email between 8/1/2026 and 8/31/2026. 

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Jennifer Mitchell, who requested a list of job titles, incumbent counts, and average annual salary for each job title.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Ferdinand Baraka to the position of Translation Specialist for the 2026 - 27 school year at a salary of $54,376, prorated to start date.

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.