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. Board Member Recognition... Information
II.B. Building Our Future, Facilities Management Plan Update... Information
II.C. Illinois State Report Card Results... Information
III. Reports
III.A. Board Members
III.B. Superintendent
III.C. RIEA President
III.D. RIESPA President
III.E. AFSCME President
IV. Communications
V. Action of Routine Matters
V.A. Approval of Additions and/or Deletions
V.B. Approval of Agenda... Action
V.C. Nomination for Future Agenda Items
V.D. Blanket Motion... Action
V.D.1. Bills for Payment... Action
V.D.2. List of Donations... Action
V.D.3. Overnight Field Trip Requests... Action
V.D.4. Non-Certified Appointment... Action
V.D.5. Certified Music Department Appointment... Action
V.D.6. Non-Certified Athletic Department Appointment... Action
V.D.7. Non-Certified Retirement... Action
V.D.8. Non-Certified Resignation... Action
VI. Operations
VI.A. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests... Information
VI.B. School Building Maintenance Project Grant... Action
VI.C. Rock Island High School Aquatic Center Management Licensing Agreement... Action
VII. Personnel
VII.A. Director of Communications... Action
VII.B. Memorandum of Understanding with RIEA... Action
VII.C. Termination of Non-Certified Employee (26.13.1) Mike Adams...Action
VII.D. Possible Action to Temporarily Suspend Board of Education Policy 5:240... Action
VII.E. Possible Action to Suspend Administrative Employee without pay (27.16.21)... Action
VIII. Executive Session
IX. Adjournment
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Meeting: November 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Preliminary
Subject:
I.A. Call to Order
Subject:
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.C. Roll Call
Subject:
I.D. Approval of Board of Education Minutes...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the October 27, 2026, regular meeting minutes as well as the October 27, 2026, executive meeting minutes to remain confidential. 
Subject:
II. Special Items
Subject:
II.A. Board Member Recognition... Information
Description:
Dr. Sharon Williams, Superintendent, will recognize the Board of Education members for their contribution to the Rock Island - Milan School District #41.
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II.B. Building Our Future, Facilities Management Plan Update... Information
Description:
Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will give an update on the Facilities Management Plan. 
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II.C. Illinois State Report Card Results... Information
Description:
Dr. Sharon Williams and members of the Executive Leadership Team will present the results of the 2026 Illinois State Report Card.
Subject:
III. Reports
Subject:
III.A. Board Members
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III.B. Superintendent
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III.C. RIEA President
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III.D. RIESPA President
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III.E. AFSCME President
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IV. 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:
V. Action of Routine Matters
Subject:
V.A. Approval of Additions and/or Deletions
Subject:
V.B. Approval of Agenda... Action
Subject:
V.C. Nomination for Future Agenda Items
Subject:
V.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:
Subject:
V.D.1. Bills for Payment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize bills for payment dated October 30, 2026, in the amount of $10,837,078.75.
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V.D.2. List of Donations... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of donations.
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V.D.3. Overnight Field Trip Requests... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Boys Cross Country team to attend sectionals at New Lenox, IL, departing October 30, 2026, and returning October 31, 2026.
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V.D.4. Non-Certified Appointment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified appointment of Kevin Taylor for the 2026 - 27 school year. 
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V.D.5. Certified Music Department Appointment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified music department appointment of Derek Ross for the 2026 - 27 school year. 
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V.D.6. Non-Certified Athletic Department Appointment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified athletic department appointment of James DeJonghe for the 2026 - 27 school year. 
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V.D.7. Non-Certified Retirement... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified retirement of Christie Berryhill, Paraprofessional at Longfellow Liberal Arts School with twenty-six (26) years of service effective June 3, 2027. 
Subject:
V.D.8. Non-Certified Resignation... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the non-certified resignation of Renee Vidmar, Head Start Teacher at Horace Mann Early Learning Center with seven and 1/2 (7.5) years of service, effective November 13, 2026.
Subject:
VI. Operations
Subject:
VI.A. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests... Information
Description:
The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Wendy Verdugo, who requested records concerning the salary step placement and subsequent step modifications or adjustments granted to Kimberly Thomas’s internal transfer to an AFSCME secretary on or around January 14, 2026.

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Therese Williams, who requested any emails between Dr. Dominique Moore and Dr. Sharon Williams between October 1, 2026, and October 14, 2026, that contain the following terms: Gaza, Genocide, Hamas, Palestine, Palestinians, Zionist(s), and Zionism.

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Vince Mutolo, who requested purchase order records from September 4, 2021, through September 4, 2026.

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Justin Wenig, who requested purchase order records from May 27, 2026, to the date of the request.
Subject:
VI.B. School Building Maintenance Project Grant... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the application for the Fiscal Year 2027 School Maintenance Project Grant through the Illinois State Board of Education. 
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VI.C. Rock Island High School Aquatic Center Management Licensing Agreement... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the swimming pool management license agreement between Rock Island - Milan School District #41 and Two Rivers YMCA.
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VII. Personnel
Subject:
VII.A. Director of Communications... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Kayla Babers to the position of Director of Communications for the 2026 - 27 school year at a salary of $100,173, prorated to start date.
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VII.B. Memorandum of Understanding with RIEA... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Rock Island Education Association establishing the Junior High School Band stipend position effective upon execution by both parties. 
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VII.C. Termination of Non-Certified Employee (26.13.1) Mike Adams...Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify its actions taken at the May 12, 2026, meeting to terminate non-certified employee (26.13.1), Mike Adams, effective May 12, 2026.
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VII.D. Possible Action to Temporarily Suspend Board of Education Policy 5:240... Action
Description:
It is recommended that, in accordance with Board of Education Policy 2:240, the Board of Education temporarily suspend Policy 5:240 in order to subsequently suspend an administrative staff member without pay as a disciplinary measure.
Subject:
VII.E. Possible Action to Suspend Administrative Employee without pay (27.16.21)... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the five-day unpaid suspension of employee (27.16.21).
Subject:
VIII. 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.
Subject:
IX. Adjournment

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