Meeting Agenda
I. Preliminary
I.A. Call to Order
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Roll Call
I.D. Approval of Board of Education Minutes...Action
II. Special Items
II.A. Rock Island Academy... Presentation
III. Committee of the Whole
IV. Reports
IV.A. Board Members
IV.B. Superintendent
IV.C. RIEA President
V. Communications
VI. Action of Routine Matters
VI.A. Approval of Additions and / or Deletions
VI.B. Approval of Agenda... Action
VI.C. Nomination for Future Agenda Items
VI.D. Blanket Motion... Action
VI.D.1. Bills for Payment... Action
VI.D.2. List of Donations... Actions
VI.D.3. Overnight Field Trip Requests... Action
VI.D.4. Adult Meal and Milk Price Increase... Action
VI.D.5. Band & Orchestra Instrument Replacement (Phase 2)... Action
VI.D.6. Board Policy Updates - Second Reading... Action
VI.D.7. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Recommendation... Action
VI.D.8. Non-Certified Appointments... Action
VI.D.9. Non-Certified Internal Transfer... Action
VI.D.10. Non-Certified Coach Appointment... Action
VI.D.11. Certified Coach Appointment... Action
VI.D.12. Non-Certified Resignations... Action
VII. Operations
VII.A. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests... Information
VIII. Personnel
VIII.A. Family and Community Engagement Liaison... Action
VIII.B. Non-Certified Leave of Absence Request... Action
VIII.C. Non-Certified Leave of Absence Request... Action
IX. Executive Session
X. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Subject:
I. Preliminary
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I.A. Call to Order
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I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.C. Roll Call
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I.D. Approval of Board of Education Minutes...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the August 11, 2026, regular meeting minutes as well as the July 28 and August 11, 2026, executive meeting minutes to remain confidential. 
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II. Special Items
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II.A. Rock Island Academy... Presentation
Description:
Dr. Thomas Ryan, Principal, will give a presentation on Rock Island Academy.
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III. Committee of the Whole
Description:
Mr. Jeff Dase, Deputy Superintendent, and Ms. Alicia Sanders, Director of Student Services, will give a presentation on supporting scholars with disabilities. 
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IV. Reports
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IV.A. Board Members
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IV.B. Superintendent
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IV.C. RIEA President
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V. Communications
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.
Subject:
VI. Action of Routine Matters
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VI.A. Approval of Additions and / or Deletions
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VI.B. Approval of Agenda... Action
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VI.C. Nomination for Future Agenda Items
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VI.D. Blanket Motion... Action
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:
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VI.D.1. Bills for Payment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize bills for payment dated August 14, 2026, in the amount of $8,634,996.33.
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VI.D.2. List of Donations... Actions
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of donations.
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VI.D.3. Overnight Field Trip Requests... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request from the Rock Island Girls Wrestling team to participate in the ISHA Girls State Tournament, departing January 28 and returning January 30, 2027. The exact location is yet to be determined. 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request from the Rock Island High School Boys Cross Country Team to participate in the ISHA State Cross Country Championship in Peoria, IL, departing November 6 and returning November 7, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request from the Rock Island Boys Golf team to compete in the state series at Wedgewood Golf Course, Plainfield, IL, departing September 29 and returning September 30, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request from the Rock Island Varsity Football team to participate in the state championship football game at Hancock Stadium, Normal, IL, departing November 27 and returning November 28, 2026.
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VI.D.4. Adult Meal and Milk Price Increase... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the adult meal price increase as presented for fiscal year 27.
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VI.D.5. Band & Orchestra Instrument Replacement (Phase 2)... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchase of instruments from Sweetwater, 5501 US HWY 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN for $176,225.94 and account for additional spending district wide for a total not to exceed $195,000 for fiscal year 27.
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VI.D.6. Board Policy Updates - Second Reading... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the recommended updates and revisions to PRESS 122 as received from the Illinois Association of School Boards policy service, as well as an RIMSD41 update to policy 7:325.
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VI.D.7. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Recommendation... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an agreement with Loffredo Fresh Foods, 4001 SW 63rd Street, Des Moines, IA, to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the district not to exceed $215,950 for fiscal year 27.
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VI.D.8. Non-Certified Appointments... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified appointments of Savanna Billings, Lillian DePaolis, Toni Frere, Josefina Guzman, Ronda Medinger, Derriel Printy, Benita Pryor, Venessa Taylor, and Mackenzie Walker-Lee for the 2026 - 27 school year. 
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VI.D.9. Non-Certified Internal Transfer... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified internal transfer of Samuel Mack for the 2026 - 27 school year. 
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VI.D.10. Non-Certified Coach Appointment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified coach appointment of Calvin Larson for the 2026 - 27 school year. 
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VI.D.11. Certified Coach Appointment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified coach appointment of Cameron Yeater for the 2026 - 27 school year. 
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VI.D.12. Non-Certified Resignations... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified resignation of Elizabeth Saunders, a Library Paraprofessional at Earl Hanson Elementary School with four (4) years of service, effective 8/20/2026, and Charla Swift, a Special Education Paraprofessional at Edison Junior High School with three (3) years of service, effective 8/20/2026.
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VII. Operations
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VII.A. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests... Information
Description:
The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Annika O’Melia, who requested any reports, findings, communications, and publicly available investigation documents related to board member Andrea Gilman and district employee Jeff Dase. The request included human resource materials related to Jeff Dase's administrative leaves and any internal investigation findings of school board member Andrea Gilman's conduct/behavior toward Mr. Dase. 
 

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Annika O’Melia, who requested any email correspondence from board members Andrea Gilman, Sue Crowder, and Isabel Peña about the hiring, firing, promotion, retention, discipline or other matters related to district employees or potential employees from April 1, 2026, through present. 

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Mike Adams, who requested clarification and location of the amended regular meeting minutes from the May 12, 2026 Board of Education meeting.
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VIII. Personnel
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VIII.A. Family and Community Engagement Liaison... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kaliya Colvin to the position of Family and Community Engagement Liaison for the 2026 - 2027 school year at a salary of $48,902, prorated to start date.
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VIII.B. Non-Certified Leave of Absence Request... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve non-certified leave of absence during the 2026 - 27 school year of Jennifer Hickman, Paraprofessional at Washington Junior High School from August 21, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
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VIII.C. Non-Certified Leave of Absence Request... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified leave of absence request during the 2026 - 27 school year of Selena Wellington, Paraprofessional at Rock Island Academy for a period of one year.
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IX. Executive Session
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.
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X. Adjournment

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