September 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 26, 2025, as well as the executive session minutes of August 26, 2025, to remain confidential. 

Description:  The Board of Education will recognize the Rock Island Citizens of the Year: Ms. Kathy Lelonek, Community Volunteer, winner in the Individual category; Mr. Jeremiah Evans, Rock Island High School Sophomore, winner in the Youth category; Mr. David Sebben, Security Supervisor at Rock Island High School, winner in the Artist/Creator category; and Mr. Jarrin Williams, Rock Island High School English Teacher, winner in the Education category.

Description:  Mr. Scott Vance, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning will provide an update on the EIR/HATC grant. 

Description:  Mr. Scott Vance, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning will provide an update on changes to the Illinois end-of-year assessment cut scores.

Description:  Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will provide the monthly FMP update.

Description:  Dr. Patricia Ulrich and Dr. Anthony Ragona have nominated Ms. Megan Mason and Ms. Kylee Raygor to serve as scholar board members for the 2025 - 26 school year. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve two scholar board representatives for the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  Dr. Sharon Williams, Superintendent and Ms. Mareka Austin from engage2learn will provide an overview of the strategic planning process and the new strategic design framework. 

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.)

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:

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the renewal of licenses and supplies from Armstrong Systems & Consulting Company, 5000 Tremont Avenue, Suite 400-D, Davenport, IA 52807 not to exceed $12,500 for the 2025 - 26 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the water treatment agreement with Chemsearch, 2727 Chemsearch Blvd., Irving, TX 75062, for the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Rock Island Academy not to exceed $15,636 for the 2025 -26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the design fees for Cordogan Clark, 102 East 2nd Street, Davenport, IA 52801, for the Band and Orchestra Renovations in the amount of $399,500.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the design fees for IDG Architects, 719 Main Street, Suite A, Peoria, IL 61602, for the Rock Island Academy and Eugene Field Elementary School additions in the amount of $1,079,776.32.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve a contract for service for a three (3) year subscription for all School Improvement designated elementary schools with Explore Learning, PO Box 844615, Boston, MA 02284 for access to Reflex Math Fluency product in the amount of $38,032.54 for the 2025 -26 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an addendum to the 2025 -26 MainstreamUSA, Inc., 101 19th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265 agreement not to exceed $31,000 for Chromebook repair equipment and additional services, bringing the total contract to $110,000 for the 2025 -26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for service with Riverside Insights, 1 Pierce Place, Suite 900W, Itasca, IL 61403 for $19,390 for the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for service with SAVVAS Learning Company, LLC, 15 E. Midland Ave., Suite 502, Paramus, NJ 07652 not to exceed $18,600 for (1) 1-day teacher session/refresher and (2) 1-day open sessions for all on Developing Academic Language during the 2025 -26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the lawn treatment agreement with TruGreen, 7441 Vine Street Court, Suite B, Davenport, IA 52806, for use on all district properties, including athletic fields, with a budget not to exceed $20,000 during the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize bills for payment dated August 29, 2025, in the amount of $4,808,131.21.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the attached list of donations as presented. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Boys Golf team to attend a golf meet in Quincy, IL, departing September 21, and returning September 22, 2025.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Boy's Golf team to attend the IHSA State Sectional golf meet at Wedgewood Golf Course in Plainfield, IL, departing September 30, and returning October 1, 2025.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Girls Golf team to attend IHSA Sectional meets in Illinois from September 30 through October 11, 2025.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Marching Band to attend the Youth in Music Marching Competition in Minneapolis, Minnesota, leaving October 10, and returning October 12, 2025.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract with BearCom, 650 W. Grand Avenue, Suite #313, Elmhurst, IL 60126, to purchase 120 two-way radios for $33,498 during the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve purchases from CDW-G, 200 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, not to exceed $225,000 for technology devices, including student labs and e-rate equipment for the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchases from Dell Computer Corporation, 1 Dell Way-RR8, Round Rock, TX 78682, not to exceed $195,000 for technology devices and support during the 2025 - 26 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the water main replacement at Rock Island High School, with Russell Construction and Miller Trucking and Excavating, 3303 John Deere Road, Silvis, IL, 61282, for $66,623 during the 2025 -26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the purchases of technology needs from SHI, 290 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ, 08873 not to exceed $425,000 for the 2025 - 26 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments during the 2025 - 26 school year: Nishiya Blackhawk, Daniel Blaser, Jessica Hollett, Salma Salohi, Perry Salais, and Tiffany  Spruille.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified coach appointments during the 2025 - 26 school year of Elijah Garcia and Ayodeji Oshin.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified coach resignations during the 2025 - 26 school year of Austin Braud, Assistant Boys Golf Coach at Rock Island High School with two (2) years of service, and Chris Ehas, Assistant Football Coach at Rock Island High School with less than one (1) year of service. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified resignations during the 2025 -26 school year: Kimberly Amesquita, Food Server at Washington Junior High School with less than one (1) year of service, Andres Bennett-Terronez, Paraprofessional at Frances Willard Elementary School with three (3) year of service, Tara Dalfonso, Special Education Paraprofessional at Washington Junior High School with one (1) year of service, Kindra Hoegner, Paraprofessional at Earl Hanson Elementary School with one (1) year of service, and Marissa Lopez, Paraprofessional at Thurgood Marshall Learning Center with one (1) year of service. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2030 Strategic Plan as presented.

Description:  The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Andrea Gilman, who requested a list of all vendors of the 2024 -25 school year that were paid for goods and/or services ($0 - $9,999) that were not previously used.

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Jacob Long, who requested a listing of all Rock Island SD #41 current employee names, current employee's job titles and the employment start dates of all current employees.

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Cesar Toscano, who requested public records including emails, text messages, memos and any and all written and electronic communications to or from Sharon Williams, Jeff Dase or Patty Ulrich that mention the words "mold", "microbial", or "mildew" from July 20 to Aug. 10.

The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Rhea Mae Lumanog, who requested information relating to the Construction Management Services requests for solicitation due February 26, 2025.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding with RIESPA clarifying the process required to address and clarify the maximum allowable payroll deductions for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ("IMRF") purposes. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the 2025 -26 Employee Handbook.

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).  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).