September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the August 25, 2026, regular meeting minutes.

Description:  The Board of Education will recognize the Rock Island Citizens of the Year: Mr. Jadiem Wilson, Ridgewood Elementary Principal in the Education Category; Mr. Gary Rowe, Executive Director Rock Island Community Foundation and Executive Director Rauch Family Foundations in the Individual Category; and Ms. Pamela Seales, founder of Pam's Place in the Organization, Church or Non-Profit Category. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve two student board members for the 2026 - 27 School Year. Rock Island High School and Thurgood Marshall Learning Center school leaders nominate Ms. Jalyssa Strickland and Mr. Steven Hernandez.

Description:  Dr. Dominique Moore, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, will provide an update on the Human Resources Audit. 

Description:  Ms. Annaka Whiting, Chief Financial Officer, will give an update on our facilities management plan. 

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.

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 installation agreement with ROI Energy, 978 E 2000 RD, Eudora, KS for LED lighting upgrades in an amount not to exceed $595,000.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an amended contract for service with Tri-City Electric Co., 6225 N. Brady Street, Davenport, IA, increasing the not-to-exceed amount for security needs district wide from $200,000 to $425,000 for fiscal year 27.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize bills for payment dated August 31, 2026, in the amount of $9,589,725.40.

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

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Girls Golf Team to participate in the IHSA Sectional Golf meet in Normal, IL, departing October 4 and returning October 5, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Girls Golf Team to participate in the IHSA State Series in Decatur, IL, departing October 8 and returning October 10, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Girls Basketball team to participate in the IHSA state tournament, departing March 3 and returning March 6, 2027. The location is yet to be determined. 

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Girls Tennis team to participate in sectionals, departing October 16 and returning October 17, 2026.  The location is yet to be determined.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Girls Cross Country team to participate in the IHSA State Track meet 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 for the Rock Island High School Girls Bowling team to participate in a bowling meet in Deer Park, IL, departing December 4 and returning December 5, 2026.

It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the overnight field trip request for the Rock Island High School Girls Bowling team to participate in a bowling meet in Mt. Prospect, IL, departing January 8 and returning January 9, 2027.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve ULINE, Inc., 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI, for the purchase of custodial and maintenance supplies in an amount not to exceed $65,000 for fiscal year 27.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the sub-account for Horace Mann Early Learning Center as presented. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified appointments of Timothy Agy, Yar Awan, Dara Baguss, Tanisha Daniels, Gracie James, Sienna Mikaio, Derek Lee, Denise Lieving, Joseph Rench, David Richardson, and Jelseca Walls for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified internal transfers of Brandy Junis, and Katherine Reyhons for the 2026 - 27 school year.  

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified internal transfers of Brad Broemmer and Alma Lievanos for the 2026 - 27 school year. 

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified coach appointment of Elijah Garcia for the 2026 - 27 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified extracurricular appointment of Kyle Taylor for the 2026 - 27 school year.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the certified resignations of Justice Kinder, School Social Worker at Edison Junior High School with one (1) year of service, effective September 11, 2026, and Chad Davis, Dean at Rock Island High School with two (2) years of service, effective September 4, 2026.

Description:  The district received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Richard Pratt, who requested a copy of the signed contract between Bush Sports Turf and RIMSD #41 for the construction and installation of the artificial turf baseball, softball, and practice football/soccer fields.

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Calvin Banks, who requested records reflecting Mr. Dase's salary history with Rock Island - Milan School District, employment contracts, contract amendments, board-approved compensation agreements, investigation records as well as paid administrative leave records.

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Oshea Smith, who requested a summary of purchase orders issued from March 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026.

The District received a FOIA request and responded within the required timeframe to Mike Adams, who requested  copies of email and/or text communications sent by Michael Adams to Joshua Becker, Charles Butler, Robert DeMeyer, Annaka Whiting, and Perry Salias between January 5, and March 5, 2026.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Daveeno Hines to the position of Dean of Students at Edison Junior High School for the 2026 - 2027 school year at a salary of $99,923, prorated to start date.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the appointment of Timothy Wernentin to the position of Principal at Thurgood Marshall Learning Center for the 2026 - 2027 school year at a salary of $166,738, prorated to start date.

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.