October 24, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Opening of Meeting - Roll Call
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Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
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Approval of Minutes
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Approval of the Minutes of the Open and Closed Sessions of the Board of Education Meeting of October 11, 2011
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Approval of the Minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting of October 17, 2011
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Approval of the Minutes of the Special Board of Education Meeting of October 19, 2011
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Communications, Public Comment and Participation
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District Goals and Curriculum Update
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Early Childhood Construction Grant - Rachel Fowler
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Supplemental Educational Services Report (SES) - Debra Singley
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Other
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Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion: that the Board of Education approve the actions contained in Consent Agenda Items A - M: |
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Employment - Certified Staff
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Appointment to Differential Assignments
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Resignation from Differential Assignment
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Employment - Educational Support Personnel
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Reassignment/Reclassification - Educational Support Personnel
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the transfer of Frances Driscal from the position of classroom para to the position of special education para at Jane Addams Elementary School with an increase in hours from 12.5 hours per week to 24.75 hours per week, effective 10-17-11.
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the increase in hours for Becky DeGryse, special education para at Logan Elementary School, from 24.5 hours per week to 30 hours per week, effective 10-24-11.
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Resignation/Termination from Employment - Educational Support Personnel
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Payments for Board Approval
approval of payments: Fund 1 Educational $130,959.47 Fund 2 Operations & Maintenance 84,452.95 Fund 4 Transportation 12,028.00 Fund 6 Capital Projects 179,758.63 Fund 8 Tort Fund 1,324.00 Fund 9 Life Safety Code 10,232.48 Fund 10 Group Insurance 3,000.00 Fund 88 Black Hawk Area Education Center 4,012.65 TOTAL $415,535.70 |
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Freedom of Information Act Requests
No Freedom of Information Act request has been made since the last regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education. |
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Acceptance of Gifts
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the donation of $2,730.00 from the Garfield PTA to Garfield Elementary School to be used to purchase two Smartboards.
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the donation of personal hygiene products valued at approximately $3,000.00 from the family of Mickela Holland to Black Hawk Area Education Center.
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the donation of $3,000.00 from the Moline High School Athletic Booster Club to John Deere Middle School to be used to support the athletic population at John Deere.
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Facility Usage Requests Recommended for Approval Subject to Compliance with Board of Education Policy 8:20
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Washington Elementary School’s gymnasium from 5:30 p.m. through 6:30 p.m. on Fridays, October 28, 2011 through March 30, 2012, as their schedule permits for soccer practice by the Moline Soccer Club. Compensation to be received only for custodial services required as a result of their program. Building rental fees are to be waived.
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Approval of Change Orders
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that the Board of Education approve the appropriate Resolution and Change Orderfor John Deere Middle School as attached.
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Approval of Insurance Stop Loss Renewal Offer
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that the Board of Education approve the District Insurance Committee’s recommendation to accept the renewal offer for the calendar year 2012 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Insurance Company for stop loss insurance for an individual stop loss level of $200,000 per person as presented
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Approval of Insurance Renewal Offer
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that the Board of Education approve the District Insurance Committee’s recommendation to accept the renewal offer for the calendar year 2012 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Insurance Company for a total fixed cost, including stop loss insurance, of $81.38 per active employee per month (previous year was $76.83), $77.64 per retired employee under 65 per month (previous year was $73.09) and $43.84 per retired employee over 65 per month (previous year was $43.89), as presented
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Approval of Paperless Board of Education Meetings (Clint Christopher)
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Approval of Rising Star (Clint Christopher)
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Approval to Engage Superintendent Search Firm (Connie McElyea)
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Reports, Requests and Open Discussion
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Financial Statements - Dave McDermott
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LUDA Report - Dr. Cal Lee
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Other
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*** CLOSED SESSION ***
(to consider the appointment, employment, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the District) |
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Return to Open Session for Possible Action
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Adjournment
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