May 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Opening of Meeting - Roll Call

Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the Open Session of the Board of Education Meeting of April 27, 2020

Communications, Public Comment and Participation

Consent Agenda

Recommended Motion:  that the Board of Education approve the actions contained in the Consent Agenda as presented.

Approval of Graduation Requirements During Pandemic

Recommended Motion: that the Board of Education approve the adjustment of the Moline-Coal Valley School District graduation requirements for the class of 2020 to correspond with the recommendations from the Illinois State Board of Education in the following areas: 
1. Reduce local requirement of additional social studies credit by 1 semester (in line with state reductions)
2. Reduce local requirement of additional elective credit by 1 semester (in line with state reductions)
3. Reduce local requirement of additional overall number of credits needed to graduate by 2 credits (in line with state reductions)

Approval of the District's Consolidated District Plan

Recommended Motion:  that the Board of Education approve the District's Consolidated District Plan as required by ISBE.  See Attachment No. 7.

Appointment of Coordinator for English Learners

Recommended Motion: that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Elizabeth Perkins to the position of Coordinator for English Learners, effective for the 2020-2021 school year.

Approval of Amended Transportation Service Agreement

Recommended Motion: that the Board of Education approve the contract amendment for the
transportation services with Johannes Bus Services, Inc. Rock Island, Illinois for the
2019-2020 school year. See Attachment No. 8.

Reports, Requests and Open Discussion

Superintendent's Report

Board of Education Discussion

***CLOSED SESSION***

to consider the possible sale, lease, or purchase of property by a public body

Return to Open Session

Approval for Purchase of Property

Recommended Motion: that the Board of Education authorize and direct Dave McDermott, Chief Financial Officer, to negotiate a purchase of property located at 3200 9th Street, Moline, Illinois; at such terms as Superintendent Rachel Savage, Board President Sangeetha Rayapati and Mr. McDermott deem acceptable. Be it further resolved that the Moline-Coal Valley Board of Education President, Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer are authorized to execute said purchase.

Approval for Purchase of Property

Recommended Motion: that the Board of Education authorize and direct Dave McDermott, Chief Financial Officer, to negotiate a purchase of property located at 1412 10th Street, Moline, Illinois; at such terms as Superintendent Rachel Savage, Board President Sangeetha Rayapati and Mr. McDermott deem acceptable. Be it further resolved that the Moline-Coal Valley Board of Education President, Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer are authorized to execute said purchase.

Adjournment