October 12, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular

1. CALL TO ORDER by President

2. ROLL CALL (Board Members and Other Attendees)

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Marquette Elementary student(s):  Riley Harlan, Cassidy Harlan, Jessica Harlan

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Approval of Meeting Minutes

5.A. September 27, 2010 Regular and Closed Minutes

5.B. September 27, 2010 Public Hearing Minutes

6. Awards and Recognition

6.A. John Cusimano, Middle School Principal, Community Award from Rockford Park District

6.B. Heather Kelley - "40 Under 40" Leadership Recognition

7. Comments from the Community

8. Approval of Bills

8.A. Payables Summary

8.B. Voided Checks

8.C. Payroll Voucher(s)

8.D. Accounts Payable Warrant(s)

9. Communications and Committee Reports

9.A. Heather Kelley

9.A.1. Next Public Relations Committee Meeting:  January 26, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

9.A.2. Reminder - Annual Parks Chamber Dinner - October 21, 2010 at Forest Hills Country Club -Reservations to Kris Arduino by October 14

9.A.3. "Light Up the Parks Parade" - Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.

9.A.4. Response to tax abatement request from Rockord Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC)

9.B. Sandi Johnson

9.B.1. Next Policy Committee meeting:  October 18, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

9.C. Kathy Geyer

9.C.1. October 6, 2010 Business Services Report

9.C.2. Next Business Services Committee meeting:  November 10,  2010 at 5:30 p.m.

9.D. Patti Lawrence

9.D.1. Next Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting: November 18, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. 

9.D.2. 4-13-10 Discipline Policy Review Committee Dress Code Change Recommendation

9.E. George Russell

9.F. Jacquelyn Ruch

9.G. Larry Barger

10. Administrative Reports

10.A. Anthony Rosilez, Assistant Superintendent

10.A.1. Recommendation to approve Student Travel Request(s) 

10.B. Josh Aurand, Business Manager/Treasurer

10.B.1. Business Summary

10.B.2. Recommendation to approve Surplus Property Resolution(s)

10.B.3. Recommendation to Accept FY'10 Audit

10.B.4. Recommendation to award bid for Parker Early Education Center Renovation to Happ Builders Inc. for a base bid of $4,089,000.00 without alternates

10.B.5. Recommendation to renew the contract with William Charles Construction for snow removal for the 2010-2011 school year.

10.B.6. Recommendation to approve Employee Resource Systems as the District's Employee Assistance Program provider at an annual cost of $26,064.00, effective January 1, 2011.

10.B.7. Recommendation to approve renewal of the Motor Vehicle Fuel Agreement with Kelly Williamson Co.(one year renewal with option to renew for one additional year with no price increases).

10.B.8. Recommendation to approve the estimated annual 2010 Tax Levy

10.C. Julie Morris, Superintendent

10.C.1. Recommendation to approve Personnel Agenda

10.C.2. Freedom of Information Act Request from Scott O'Connell regarding legal opinions from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and life safety funds and the District's Response to said Request.

11. Consent Agenda

11.A. Approve Personnel Agenda

11.B. Approve Student Travel Request(s)

12. Action Item Agenda:

12.A. Approve Dress Code Changes from 4-13-10 Discipline Policy Review Committee Recommendations

12.B. Approve Surplus Property Resolution(s)

12.C. Approve acceptance of FY'10 Audit

12.D. Approve award of bid for Parker Early Education Center Renovation to Happ Builders Inc. for a base bid of $4,089,000.00 without alternates

12.E. Approve renewal of William Charles Construction contract for snow removal for 2010-2011 school year

12.F. Approve Employee Resource Group (Systems) as the District's Employee Assistance Program Provider at an annual cost of $26,064.00, effective January 1, 2011

12.G. Approve renewal of Motor Vehicle Fuel Agreement with Kelly Williamson Co. (one year renewal with the option to renew for one additonal year with no price increases)

12.H. Approve estimated annual 2010 Tax Levy

13. Announcements and Discussion

14. Executive Session to discuss Employment of Personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), Negotiations (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), Student Discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9), Selection of a Person to Fill a Public Office (5 ILCS 120/2(c)3), Other Matters Relating to Individual Students (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(10), Lease of Real Property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5), Setting of Sale Price of Real Property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6), Sale or Purchase of Securities, Investments or Investment Contracts (5 ILCS 120/2(c )(7),  and Lawfully Closed Meeting Minutes (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

15. Approval of Closed Session Minutes, if necessary

16. Added Attachments (since time of original posting)

17. Adjournment