Meeting Agenda
I. Preliminary
I.A. Call to Order and Roll Call
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes... Action
II. Special Items
II.A. Quarterly Investment Report... Information
II.B. 2025 Tax Levy Presentation... Information
II.C. Board Policy Updates — First Reading... Information
II.D. Satisfaction Survey Results... Information
II.E. Facility Management Plan Update... Information
II.F. Truth in Taxation Hearing... Action
III. Reports
III.A. Board Members
III.B. Superintendent
III.C. RIEA 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. Contracts for Service (a) ... Action
V.D.1.a. Explore Learning... Action
V.D.2. Bills for Payment... Action
V.D.3. List of Donations... Action
V.D.4. Overnight Field Trip Requests... Action
V.D.5. Non-Certified Appointments... Action
V.D.6. Certified Coach Resignations... Action
V.D.7. Non-Certified Retirements... Action
VI. Operations
VI.A. School Maintenance Project Grant... Action
VI.B. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests... Information
VII. Business/Finance
VII.A. Quarterly Investment Report... Action
VII.B. 2025 Tax Levy Adoption... Action
VII.C. Abatement Resolution Series 2020... Action
VII.D. Abatement Resolution Series 2022... Action
VIII. Personnel
VIII.A. Possible Action Concerning Administrator Resignation Agreement and Release
IX. Executive Session
X. Adjournment
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Meeting: December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Preliminary
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I.A. Call to Order and Roll Call
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I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the November 25, 2025, regular meeting minutes as well as all executive meeting minutes, to remain confidential.
Subject:
II. Special Items
Subject:
II.A. Quarterly Investment Report... Information
Description:
Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will provide an update on the Quarterly Investment Report.
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II.B. 2025 Tax Levy Presentation... Information
Description:
Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will present the 2025 Tax Levy.
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II.C. Board Policy Updates — First Reading... Information
Description:
Dr. Sharon Williams and members of the Cabinet will present Illinois Association of School Boards Board Policy Updates from Issue 120.
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II.D. Satisfaction Survey Results... Information
Description:
Mr. Jeff Dase, Deputy Superintendent, will present the results of the 2025 District Satisfaction Survey. 
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II.E. Facility Management Plan Update... Information
Description:
Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will present an update on the Facility Management Plan.
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II.F. Truth in Taxation Hearing... Action
Description:
The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on the 2025 Tax Levy.
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III. Reports
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III.A. Board Members
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III.B. Superintendent
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III.C. RIEA President
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IV. Communications
Description:
Requests from persons wishing to speak on certain agenda items will be called upon at the appropriate time. 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.)
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:
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V.D.1. Contracts for Service (a) ... Action
Subject:
V.D.1.a. Explore Learning... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the amended contract for service with Explore Learning, P.O. Box 844615, Boston, MA 02284 for $42,520.04 (the original approval was for $38,032.54) to purchase the Reflex Math and Gizmo process for the 2025 - 26 school year. 
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V.D.2. Bills for Payment... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize bills for payment dated November 28, 2025, in the amount of $7,031,212.82. 
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V.D.3. 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.4. 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 Wrestling Team to go to Champaign, IL for a tour of the University of Illinois, departing on January 16 and returning on January 17, 2026.
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V.D.5. Non-Certified Appointments... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified appointments of Christopher Fischer, Shatoya Jones, Niang Man, Charles Pugh, Misty Slininger, and Lisa West for the 2025 - 26 school year. 
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V.D.6. Certified Coach Resignations... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the certified coach resignation of Laurie Vroman, Esports Coach at Rock Island High School, with three and a half (3.5) years of service during the 2025 - 26 school year. 
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V.D.7. Non-Certified Retirements... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified retirements: Diana Bush, Library Aide at Ridgewood Elementary School with twenty-nine (29) years of service, Lisa Donelson, Paraprofessional at Rock Island High School with twenty-eight (28) years of service, and Cynthia Jennings, Special Education Paraprofessional at Earl Hanson Elementary School with thirteen (13) year of service during the 2025 - 26 school year. 
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VI. Operations
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VI.A. School Maintenance Project Grant... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve staff to submit a grant application for the FY26 Round 1 School Maintenance Project Grant. This grant provides up to $50,000 in matching funds and will be used to support the Building Automation System (BAS) Replacement Project at RICMS. The estimated cost of the project is $105,082 and the difference will be covered by local funds.  
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VI.B. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests... Information
Description:
The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Peter Carlin, who requested any and all documents, emails, text messages, meeting reports, meeting notes, google meet notes, complaints, phone messages, along with any other communication about a complaint made against Alan Conner with the following: Alan Conner, Dr. Sharon Williams, Dr. Dominique Moore, Jeff Whitaker, Peter Carlin, Michael Tollenaer, Jason Roessler, Tracy Pugh, Sue Crowder, Andrea Gilman, Nicole Cisne Durbin, Michael Matherly and Isabel Peña between the dates of April 30th to June 20th, 2025. 

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Peter Carlin, who requested any and all documents, emails, text messages, meeting reports, meeting notes, google meet notes, complaints, phone messages along with any other communications about the DCFS complaint made against Peter Carlin involving the following individuals: Lindsey Dickinson.

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Peter Carlin, who requested any and all documents, emails, text messages, meeting reports, meeting notes, google meet notes, complaints, phone messages, along with any other communications about a DCFS complaint made against Peter Carlin involving the following individuals: Peter Carlin, Dr. Sharon Williams, Dr. Dominique Moore, Jeff Dase, Scott Vance, Tuesday Few, Dr. Patricia Ulrich, Jason Roessler, Sue Crowder, Andrea Gilman, Tracy Pugh, Isabel Peña, Nicole Cisne Durbin, Lindsey Dickenson, Jenipher Estes, and any other individuals with the DCFS office between the dates of September 27th and November 14th, 2025.

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Jeffrey Johnson, who requested the personnel file for Yolanda Grandberry-Pugh that reflects her entire time being employed by RIMSD41 and a complete and unredacted copy of any settlement agreement, release, or separation agreement entered into between the Board of Education of Rock Island-Milan School District #41 and Yolanda Grandberry-Pugh, including any attachments, exhibits, or addenda, that were approved by the Board or executed on or about October 2025.

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Kyrie Reitz, who requested the number of people (union members) who are having dues withdrawn from their paycheck. The total number of people covered by collective bargaining agreements (union contracts) for the most recent pay period in November 2025.
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VII. Business/Finance
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VII.A. Quarterly Investment Report... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Investment Report for the Quarter ending September 30, 2025.
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VII.B. 2025 Tax Levy Adoption... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the 2025 Tax Levy as presented. 
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VII.C. Abatement Resolution Series 2020... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resolution abating the taxes heretofore levied for the year 2025 to pay debt service on the District's General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2020.
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VII.D. Abatement Resolution Series 2022... Action
Description:
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the resolution abating the taxes heretofore levied for the year 2025 to pay debt service on the District's General Obligation School Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2022.
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VIII. Personnel
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VIII.A. Possible Action Concerning Administrator Resignation Agreement and Release
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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 probably 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). 
Subject:
X. Adjournment

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