August 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
| Minutes |
|---|
|
I. Preliminary
|
|
I.A. Call to Order and Roll Call
|
|
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
|
|
I.C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 23, 2024, and the special meeting of July 27, 2024.
|
|
I.D. Approval of Additions and / or Deletions
|
|
I.E. Approval of Agenda
|
|
II. Special Items
|
|
II.A. New Teacher Introduction...Recognition
Description:
Mr. Egan Colbrese, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, will introduce the new teachers for the 2024-25 school year.
|
|
III. Reports
|
|
III.A. Board Members
|
|
III.B. Superintendent
|
|
III.C. RIEA President
|
|
IV. Communications
|
|
IV.A. Requests from persons wishing to speak on certain agenda items will be called upon at the appropriate time.
|
|
IV.B. 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.)
|
|
V. Action of Routine Matters
|
|
V.A. Request for Future Agenda Items
|
|
V.B. Blanket Motion
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.
|
|
V.B.1. Contracts (a - f)...Action
|
|
V.B.1.a. Renewal - Franklin Covey Contract for 2024-25
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Franklin Covey Client Sales,Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, 2024-2025 services contract for Denkmann Elementary and Eugene Field Elementary at a cost of $27,247.00.
|
|
V.B.1.b. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Recommendation 2024-25...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the bid for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables from Loffredo Fresh Produce, 4001 SW 63rd Street, Des Monies, IA, at an estimated cost of $122,000.00 for the 2024-25 school year.
|
|
V.B.1.c. Bread Bid Recommendation...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the bid for bread to be served to students from Pan-O-Gold Baking, Co.,444 E. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, at an estimated cost of $65,000.00 for the 2024 - 25 school year.
|
|
V.B.1.d. Amendment - Legat Architects...Action
Description:
It is recommended the Board of Education approve an amendment to the master contract with Legat Architects, Inc., 1515 5th Avenue, Suite 108, Moline, Illinois 61265 consistent with the 2024 Educational Adequacy Assessment proposal submitted by Legat for $75,000 and authorize the Superintendent to sign any contract documents consistent with the proposal.
|
|
V.B.1.e. Spring Forward 2024 - 25 Contract...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for service with Spring Forward Learning Center PO Box 1287 Moline, IL to provide Intersession and Summer programs for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost not to exceed $197,583.
|
|
V.B.2. May 2024 Board Financials
Description:
May 2024 Financials will be presented.
|
|
V.B.3. Bills for Payment...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated July 31st in the amount of $4,832,315.50.
|
|
V.B.4. Overnight Field Trip Requests ... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request of the Rock Island High School Boy's Soccer Team. The team will be traveling to the Bradley-Bourbonnais Soccer Tournament in Bradley, Illinois to participate in the tournament. The players will be participating from August 30, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip for the Rock Island High School Volleyball team to participate in a volleyball tournament in Edwardsville, IL. The team will be participating from September 5 - 7, 2024. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip for the Rock Island Girls Varsity Golf team to participate in a conference golf meet in Quincy, IL. The team will be participating from September 24 - 25th, 2024. |
|
V.B.5. List of Donations...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the list of donations.
|
|
V.B.6. Certified Appointments...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following certified appointments for 2024-25 school year of Katherine Nelson, Michael Epperly, Anabel Alva Chenowith, Genevieve Janvrin, Timothy Seward.
|
|
V.B.7. Certified Resignations
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following resignation upon completion of the 2023 - 2024 school year. Martin Resner, Math Teacher at Rock Island High School with 4 years of continuous service.
|
|
V.B.8. Non-Certified Appointments...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments for the 2024-25 school year of Marissa Lopez, Karlee Barr, Clayton Buckrop, Nicole Smith, Rhonda Vogel, Latoya Lee, Royal Terry, Charla Swift, Alice Petree, Nicole Scranton.
|
|
V.B.9. Non-Certified Resignation....Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified resignation upon completion of the 2023 - 24 school year, Susan Witmer, LOFL Coordinator with 15 years of continuous service.
|
|
V.B.10. Non-Certified Retirements...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified retirements during the 2024 - 25 school year:
Diane Rasche, Head Start Secretary with 29 years of continuous service. Jennifer Wendland, Athletic Secretary with 16 years of continuous service. Julie Gray, Family Service Worker with 33 years of continuous service. |
|
VI. Personnel
|
|
VI.A. Assistant Principal of Eugene Field Elementary School... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve Chad Davis as Assistant Principal of Eugene Field Elementary School at the salary of $103,152 (200 days, Level 9, step 7) for the 2024-25 school year.
|
|
VI.B. Assistant Principal of Rock Island Academy....Action
Description:
It's recommended that the Board of Education approve Olivia Frantzen as the Assistant Principal of Rock Island Academy at the salary of $95,236 (200 days, Level 9, step 2) for the 2024-25 school year.
|
|
VI.C. Adoption of the RIEA three-year contract...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the adoption of the three year agreement with the Rock Island Education Association for 2024 - 2027.
|
|
VII. Operations
|
|
VII.A. Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA)... Information
Description:
The District received a FOIA request from Rylan Klatt with Rock Island Today for vendor contracts over $1,000 and employment contracts for various staff. The District advised that many requested records are available on their website and requested clarification to narrow the scope due to the broad nature of the request, which would be unduly burdensome to fulfill entirely. The District emphasized the need to refine the request to avoid unreasonable disruption and align with FOIA's intent.
|
|
VII.B. Proposal to Provide Professional Architectural Services: Washington Basement Repairs
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the proposal by Legat Architects to provide architectural services at Washington Junior High School to remediate basement damages at an estimated cost of $300,000.
|
|
VIII. Business/Finance
|
|
VIII.A. Presentation of the tentative 2024-25 budget...Information
Description:
Presentation of the tentative 2024-25 budget
|
|
IX. Organization
|
|
IX.A. Board Appointees... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Ms. Paula Thompson as Board Secretary.
|
|
X. Executive Session
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education move to executive session 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 itsvalidity. 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).
|
|
XI. Adjournment
|