February 24, 2015 - Rock Island/Milan School District #41

ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
Board of Education Regular meeting
Rock Island High School Library
TUESDAY, February 24, 2015
I.
6:00 P.M.
Preliminary
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Board of Education Minutes . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the
regular meetings of January 27, 2015 and February 10, 2015 including
executive session minutes to remain on file as confidential.
II.
Reports
A. Student-Led Report
Reports will be given from Washington Jr. High School’s Latino Leadership
Group, Future Leaders, School Ambassadors, and Ladies of Leadership.
B. Board Members
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Voting Members
Student Members
C. Superintendent
D. RIEA President
III.
Communications
A. Requests from persons wishing to speak on certain agenda items will be
called upon at the appropriate time.
B. 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.)
IV.
Action on Routine Matters
A. Approval of Additions and/or Deletions
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B. Approval of Agenda
C. Blanket Motion
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:
V. D
VI. B.
VI. C.
V.
February Fund Raisers
Contracts (1-2)
List of Donations
VI. D.
VII. A.
Bills for Payment
Non-Certified Appointments
Operations
A. School Improvement Grant (SIG) Updates . . . Information
Ramona Dixon will provide updates on the School Improvement Grants at
Rock Island High School, Frances Willard and the Rock Island Academy.
B. 2nd Quarter Scorecard Update . . . Information
Members of the Cabinet will present updates to the District Scorecard.
C. Vision 20/20 Resolution . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education adopt the Vision 20/20
Resolution as presented.
D. February Fund Raiser Requests . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the February Fund
Raiser requests.
VI.
Business/Finance
A. 2015-16 Budget Plan . . . Information
Bob Beckwith will share a reduction plan to reach a balanced budget based on
89% state aid funding. A recommendation will be made on a funding plan for
the budget.
B. Contracts for Service . . . Action
1) Loving Guidance, Inc. – Head Start
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for
services for Loving Guidance, Inc., Oviedo, FL to facilitate a workshop
that will teach classroom strategies using Conscious Discipline for Head
Start and Preschool for All program staff at a cost of $5,875.00.
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2) Monarch Trauma Counseling Center – Head Start
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the contract for
services for Monarch Trauma Counseling Center, Moline, IL to provide
professional mental health screening, consultation, evaluation and
training in accordance with the Head Start performance Standards at a
cost not to exceed $10,000.00.
C. List of Donations . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the List of Donations.
D. Bills for Payment . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment
dated February 13, 2015 in the amounts of $2,793,780.30 and $4,000.00.
VII. Personnel
A. Non-Certified Appointments . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified
appointments of Elizabeth MacKenna, Jennifer McVay, Nicholas Camlin,
Susan Witmer, Matthew Delcourt, Alice Novak, Al Edgeworth, and Kaitlyn
Peppmeyer.
B. Non-Certified Resignation . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified
resignation of Kathie Parr.
C. 2015-16 Non-Certified Retirement . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the non-certified
retirement of Lupe Hatch.
D. Certified Coach . . . Action
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the certified coaching
appointment of Mike Mertel.
VIII. Executive Session
It is recommended that the Board of Education go into Executive Session to
conduct the mid-year evaluation of the Superintendent.
IX.
Adjournment
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ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
January 27, 2015
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Rock Island-Milan School District was held
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in the library at Rock Island High School. The meeting began with
pledge of allegiance and was called to order by President Linda Dothard at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Members Present:
Ms. Linda K. Dothard, Mr. David Rockwell, Ms. Paula Rummels, Dr. Tiffany
Stoner-Harris, Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr., Mr. James E. Veasey and Student
Member Daria Taylor
Members Absent:
Dr. James E. Bishop and Student Members Chris Lerch and Hannah
Rodriguez
Others Present:
Dr. Michael Oberhaus, Mr. Bob Beckwith, Mr. Mike Breidenstein, Ms.
Carmine Draude, Dr. Sheila Pickens and Dr. Kathy Ruggenberg
Approval of Board of Education Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to approve the
minutes of the regular meetings of December 9, 2014 (including executive session to remain on
file as confidential) and January 13, 2015. All members present voting “Aye,” the President
declared the motion carried.
Special Item – Presentation of Rock Island High School Diploma to Veteran
A Rock Island High School Class of 1965 Diploma was presented to Mr. Gary Andrews who
served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1967.
Reports from Board Members
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Student Member
Student member Daria Taylor announced the girls’ basketball game this Thursday and stated
that students have been signing up for classes for the 2015-16 school year.
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Voting Members
Board members reported on the following events: Head Start meeting last week; Visit to read at
Thurgood Marshall; visited the Alternative to Suspension program; Neighborhood Partners and
City of Rock Island partnership; School Community Task Force discussed traffic issues at the
Rock Island Academy; Safe Routes to School meeting for France Willard; Back to School Bash set
for Sunday August 2nd for every family with children at Schwiebert Park - contact Virginia Jarrett
or Holly Sparkman if you’d like to be involved with the planning of this event; and Rocky and
Washington’s boys’ basketball games.
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January 27, 2015
Superintendent
Dr. Oberhaus stated that based on board feedback, we will remove item VI. D. Student Discipline
Processes and discuss at a future retreat. He has attended the Quad Cities Chamber of
Commerce Legislative Forum Luncheon and an Education Legislative forum. The events were
attended by our locally elected representatives and senators. At both meetings, he urged the
importance of adequate and equitable funding for education and stopping the unfunded
mandates.
Dr. Oberhaus was a guest on the Cities hosted by Jim Mertens. With Dr. Jay Morrow, discussed
the 1% sales tax, programs in place for students to be college and career ready, and spoke about
the impacts of the state budget to our Districts.
Dr. Oberhaus reminded Board members of the March 3rd IASB Blackhawk Division dinner
meeting to be hosted at Rock Island High School. It would be great to have all Board members
attend. Please let Kim Colson know if you are wanting to register for the event.
Action on Routine Matters
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Approve Agenda Deletion
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to approve the
deletion of Item VI. D. Student Discipline Process. All members present voting “Aye,” the
President declared th motion carried.
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Approve Agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Dave Rockwell and seconded by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. to approve
the agenda as amended. All members present voting “Aye,” the President declared the motion
carried.
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Blanket Motion
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey and unanimously
carried by a roll call vote that the following items be approved as a blanket motion:
VI. E.
That the Board of Education approve the January Fund Raiser requests.
VII. A.1.
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 40 iPads and carts from Apple
for a total cost of $14,960.00 to be paid through the Lights on for Learning grant.
VII. A.2.
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 32 MacBook Pro computers and
one Computer Storage Cart from Apple for a total cost of $33,127.95 to be paid through
Title I funds allocated to Edison Jr. High School.
VII. A.3.
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 3 classroom sets of Chrome Books
and management software, 3 Chrome Book charging stations and 5 Aruba 205 wireless
access points at a total cost of $40,773.17 to be paid through the 2013-14 SIG carryover
funds.
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VII. A.4.
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 66 iPads from Apple and 6 iPad
Charging Stations from MainstreamUSA at a total cost of $25,884.00 to be paid through
Title I funds allocated to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
VII. A.5.
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 10 Epson Projector Powerlife
99W, 10 Universal Projector Ceiling Mounts, and 12 HDMI Cables from Midwest
Computer for $7,964.04; 12 Apple TVs and 50 iPads from Apple for $19,888.00; and 12
Belkin Tablet Stage and 5 iPad Charging Stations from MainstreamUSA for $2,886.36
for a total cost of $30,738.40 to be paid through Title I funds allocated to Denkmann
Elementary School.
VII. A.6.
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of 30 iPads from Apple and 30
headphones and 30 iPad keyboards from MainstreamUSA for a total cost of $12,900.00
to be paid through the Rock Island Academy School Improvement Grant.
VII. B.
That the Board of Education approve the contract with the i-Wireless Center for
$7,775.00 for graduation to be held there on June 7, 2015.
VII. C.
That the Board of Education approve the December 31, 2014 quarterly investment
report.
VII. D.
That the Board of Education approve the December 2014 Financial Statements.
VII. E.
VIII. B.
That the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated January 15, 2015 in the
amount of $2,478,284.12.
That the Board of Education approve the Board of Education approve the non-certified
termination of Employee #4-1-1608.
Citizens Addressing the Board
Machelle Guy, 3515 – 9 ½ Street Court, Rock Island, Illinois, addressed the Board regarding the
selection of a new girls’ track coach at Rock Island High School.
Genesis Johnson, 1309 – 14th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, addressed the Baord regarding the
selection of a new girls’ track coach at Rock Island High School.
Operations – School Improvement Grant (SIG) Update
Ramona Dixon provided updates on the School Improvement Grants at Rock Island High
School, Frances Willard and the Rock Island Academy.
A copy of the report is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Ms. Dixon shared the upcoming events: RI-Milan Council for Continuous Improvement monthly
meeting on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.; Literacy Strategy Traininng (Dr. Faber)
February 10-12, 2015; Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) Follow-up March 2-4, 2015;
Cardinal Stritch (Leadership Traininng) March 9-10, 2015; and State Visit April 6-10, 2015.
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Operations – Teaching & Learning Updates
Dr. Ruggeberg updated the Board on progress made on the deconstruction of standards with the
New Illinois Learning Standards (NILS). The following staff was present to share their thoughts
on these standards: Leigh Bowman, Cindy Arkebauer, Anna Lorenz, and Amy Knourek.
A copy of the presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Operations – Satisfaction Survey Results
Dr. Pickens provided a report on the results of the fall 2014 Satisfaction Survey. Dr. Pickens
shared that 1,325 parents (1,283 in 2013); 4,931 students (5,261 in 2013); and 506 teachers/Staff
(401 in 2013) responded to the survey that was conducted in the fall of 2014.
A copy of the report is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Personnel – Non-Certified Retirement
It was recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified
retirement:
Ann Harris-Bragg – Health Nutrition Assistant/Head Start/15 Years of Continuous Service
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to approve the
non-certified retirement of Ann Harris-Bragg as presented. A voice vote was called showing
all members voting "Aye." No "Nay" votes being cast, the President declared the motion
carried.
On behalf of the Board of Education, President Dothard thanked Ms. Bragg for her 15 years of
service to the children in the Rock Island-Milan School District.
Personnel – Coaching Appointment
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to approve the
appointment of Tammy Vesey as the head girls’ track and field coach at Rock Island High
School.
Jim Andrews and Tim Wernentin addressed the process of posting the position. Out of six
applications four were interviewed. A committee of administrators, other coaches, and one
student was formed and brought two candidates back for a second interview. Consensus of the
committee was derived and Ms. Vesey was selected. Mr. Wernentin stated that the process is
similar with all head coaching positions.
Ms. Dothard stated that we need to follow the same standard for every position that we
consistently follow. Mr. Andrews stated that this process was consistent; only the make-up of the
committee was slightly different.
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Mr. Andrews stated that the Human Resources Department screens candidates for certification.
Principals look at applicants and determine who to interview. The Athletic Director solicits
committee members; formula the same for members of the committee.
A roll call vote was called showing the following members present voting “Aye:” Ms. Linda
Dothard, Mr. Dave Rockwell, Ms. Paula Rummels, Tiffany Stoner-Harris, and Earl L. Strupp,
Jr. Mr. Jim Veasey abstained. The President declared the motion carried.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to adjourn the
meeting. All members present voting “Aye,” the President declared the meeting adjourned at
7:55 p.m.
Ms. Linda Dothard, President
Mr. Robert Beckwith, Clerk
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ROCK ISLAND-MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 41
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
February 10, 2015
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Rock Island-Milan School District was held
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in the library at Rock Island High School. The meeting began with
pledge of allegiance and was called to order by Vice President David Rockwell at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Members Present:
Dr. James E. Bishop, Mr. David Rockwell, Ms. Paula Rummels, Dr. Tiffany
Stoner-Harris, Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr., Mr. James E. Veasey and Student
Member Hannah Rodriguez
Members Absent:
Ms. Linda K. Dothard and Student Members Chris Lerch and Daria Taylor
Others Present:
Dr. Michael Oberhaus, Mr. Bob Beckwith, Mr. Mike Breidenstein, Ms.
Carmine Draude, Dr. Sheila Pickens and Dr. Kathy Ruggenberg
Special Item – Student Led Report
Fifth grade students from Frances Willard Elementary School reported things that they think are
important that are happening in 5th grade at Frances Willard including: 1) How they learn in
Math and Reading; 2) Special Visitor Congresswoman Cheri Bustos; 3) BIST (Behavior
Intervention Support Team); 4) TGIM (Thank God It’s Monday) and Mrs. Melody teaching them
life lessons.
Reports from Board Members

Voting Members
Board members reported on the following activities: Dr. Bishop was a volunteer dentist for the
“Give Kids a Smile” bus at Eugene Field, reaching many kids with comprehensive dental care;
meeting with the director of Head Start with the Regional Office of Education; reading stories at
Thurgood Marshall; and volunteering at the Alternative to Suspension program.
Mr. Rockwell thanked Mr. Wernentin, Gail Pitcher, Mike Breidenstein and the staff in the
technology department for their assistance with the new sign in front of the Fieldhouse.
Mr. Rockwell also apologized to Mr. Wernentin and Mr. Cartee for mistakenly identifying them
as the people who leaked the appointment of a track coach to the media. He was approached by
the writer from the Argus who had got the information from persons involved in the track circle
and not any employee of our district.

Student Member
Student member Hannah Rodriguez reported on auditions for spring musical “The Music Man”,
in which Chris Lerch got the lead role. Elementary students will be incorporated into the musical
as well.
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Updates from the Superintendent
Dr. Oberhaus stated the Ms. Linda Dothard was missing this meeting to illness and wished her
well. School was not in session on February 2, 2015 so the last day of school will be Monday, June
8th with the high school going to June 9th. He reminded the Board that next year’s calendar has
emergency days being made up during the second week of spring break so the students will not
be going to school so far into the month of June.
Dr. Oberhaus reminded everyone of the IASB Blackhawk Division dinner and meeting on March
3, 2015 to be held at Rock Island High School. Finally, he will be attending the Alliance
Leadership Summit in Springfield next week. This alliance advocates the Vision 20/20 initiative.
Citizens Addressing the Board
Greg Hiner, resident of Mercer County, addressed the Board regarding the 1% County-wide
Sales Tax. He urged residents of Rock Island to vote yes for this referendum and also support the
businesses in Rock Island.
Amy Kent, resident of Rock Island, addressed the Board regarding the selection of a girls’ soccer
coach.
Mr. Rockwell directed Ms. Kent to speak to the athletic director to address any concerns for the
hiring process.
Blanket Motion
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Dr. Jim Bishop and unanimously
carried by a roll call vote that the following items be approved as a blanket motion:
VIII. B.
That the Board of Education approve the purchase of Heartland Mosaic School
Nutrition Software from Heartland School Solutions at a total cost of $19,350.00.
VIII. C.1. That the Board of Education approve the contract for services for the Holiday Inn,
Rock Island, IL, in the amount of $8,000.00 (approximate) for the 2105 Medal of Honor
banquet to be held Thursday, May 14, 2015. Costs will be covered by attendees and
donations from the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation and other service organizations
to be determined.
VIII. C.2. That the Board of Education approve the contract for services for the Spring Forward
Learning Center, Rock Island, IL in the amount not to exceed $53,982.00 to provide
staffing for extended learning opportunities at Edison and Edison Jr. High Schools in
connection with the Lights on for Learning program.
VIII. D.
That the Board of Education approve the proposals for engineering services from
Missman, Inc. for e=Exterior Wall Surface Restoration Projects for summer 2015 in the
amounts not to exceed $8,110.00 at Denkmann $2,787.50 at Horace Mann Early
Learning Center; $7,395.80 at Thurgood Marshall; and $2,540.00 at Rock Island High
School. Total proposed amount is $20,833.30.
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VIII. E.
That the Board of Education authorize Bills for Payment dated January 30, 2015 in the
amount of $3,504,787.16.
IX.
That the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointment:
Theresa Woeber – Paraprofessional/HMELC/Salary $7,431.13
Date of Hire: 01/20/2015
Business/Finance – District Credit Card
Bob Beckwith provided information on obtaining a credit card for the Rock Island-Milan School
District. Board members agreed that this is long overdue. Mr. Beckwith stated that this will be
brought to the Board for approval on February 24th.
Committee of the Whole - 2015-16 Budget
Bob Beckwith presented the list of reductions needed in 2015-16 to achieve a balanced budget.
The budget presentation is based on the assumption of a 75% pro-ration for state aid. The Board
directed Mr. Beckwith to present the budget based on 89% pro-ration and not make any
reductions. This will be presented on February 24, 2015.
A copy of the budget presentation is kept on file with the official minutes at the Administration Center.
Executive Session
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Mr. Jim Veasey to move to
executive session to discuss the Superintendent Performance Review. A roll call vote was called
showing all members voting "Aye." No "Nay" votes being cast, the Vice President declared the
meeting in executive session at 7:12 p.m.
Open Session
A motion was made by Mr. Jim Veasey and seconded by Ms. Tiffany Stoner-Harris to return to
open session. All members present voting “Aye,” the Vice President declared the meeting in
open session at p.m.
Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Earl L. Strupp, Jr. and seconded by Dr. Jim Bishop to adjourn the
meeting. All members present voting “Aye,” the Vice President declared the meeting adjourned
at p.m.
Mr. Dave Rockwell, Vice President
Mr. Robert Beckwith, Clerk
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Individual School Improvement Grant (SIG) Updates
February 24, 2015
1. Introduction of Selected Grant Initiatives- Overview – Ramona Dixon
2. Rock Island High School - Instructional Leadership- Instructional
Leaders
3. Frances Willard (FW) –Spring Intercession- Meredith Johnson
4. Rock Island Academy (RIA) - Spring Intercession- Tia Edwards
Upcoming…
1. Rock Island Council for Continuous Improvement- March 2, 2015 @ 4:00
2. Cardinal Stritch Leadership Coaching Session, March 9-10, 2015
3. Extended Year Learning Opportunity (FW/RIA) – March 16-20, 2015
4. State Progress Monitor (Tentative)- April 6-10, 2015
5. Great Lakes Turn Conference (Downers Grove) - April 30- May 1, 2015
2/19/2015
Spring
Intersession
ROCK ISLAND ACADEMY AND FRANCES WILLARD
JOINING EFFORTS
Working Together
1
2/19/2015
When – Where – Who?

March 16th – March 20th

Taking place at Rock Island
Academy, for both schools

Students in kindergarten – second
grade together in one group

Students in third – sixth grade in
another group
Focus on Careers
2
2/19/2015
Focus of the Program

Kindergarten – second grade students will take
part in virtual field trips with a focus on academic
language, and the introduction of concepts
initially taking place.

Third – sixth graders will take field trips to local
businesses that increase their knowledge of
possible careers. They will create presentations to
be shared with their families on Friday,
showcasing all they have learned.
3
Fund Raiser Requests
School
Ridgewood
Vendor
Type of Activity
How Often
For What Purpose
Ridgewood Student C Cash pledge, sale of prod 2/12, 3/10, 4/23, 6Student Supplies
Rock Island/Milan School District #41
Preschool Child Development Programs
Memorandum
Date:
February 10, 2015
To:
Michael Oberhaus
From:
Nicole Berry
Re:
Conscious Discipline Training Contract
I would like to request that you approve the attached Contract for Service for a Conscious
Discipline workshop. The preschool programs will host a two-day workshop on August
5 - 6, 2015 for all preschool staff. The cost for the speaking fees and expenses is
$5,875. Loving Guidance is the contracting agency and the funding source is Head
Start and Preschool for All.
Conscious Discipline is a longtime leader in the integration of classroom
management with social-emotional learning, utilizing everyday events as the
curriculum and addressing the adult's emotional intelligence as well as the
child's. Conscious Discipline empowers adults to consciously respond to daily
conflict, transforming it into an opportunity to teach critical life skills to
children.
The Head Start Program has been using Conscious Discipline in the classrooms for 12+
years with positive results.
Thank you for your consideration.
NB/dr
Rock Island/Milan School District #41
Preschool Child Development Programs
Memorandum
Date:
February 19, 2015
To:
Michael Oberhaus
From:
Nicole Berry
Re:
Monarch Trauma Counseling Contract
I would like to request that the Board of Education approve the Contract for Service for
Monarch Trauma Counseling.
This agreement is to provide for professional mental health screening, consultation,
evaluation and training in accordance with the Head Start Program Performance
Standards.
The cost for these services is $60.00 per hour – not to exceed $10,000.
Thank you for your consideration.
NB/dr
List of Donations
02/24/2015
Donor
Amount
Purpose
Queen’s Parlor
$400.00
Purchase bikes for students in the
Head Start program at Horace
Mann Early Learning Center
Ricky Moody, Satellite Signals
Unknown Value
100 HDM cables for use in the
District
SUMMARY OF CHECKS AND WIRES
February 13, 2015
V174017-V1740169
Vendor
Education
Transportation
Debt Service Fund
Capital Projects
Life Safety
Tort Immunity
TOTAL EDUCATION
$
639,945.12
O&M
B32010-B32034
$
120,355.12
Health Insurance
H906046 - H906046
$
34.00
TOTAL COMPUTERIZED CHECK RUN
Wires
Ed, Bldg, Tort Salary Checks
Federal Income Tax
OASDI/Medicare
State Withholdings
Teacher's Retirement Systems/IMRF
Employee Deductions
$
760,334.24
$ 1,327,134.32
$ 213,074.00
$ 103,212.50
$
66,085.76
$ 265,140.13
$
58,799.35
TOTAL WIRES
$ 2,033,446.06
GRAND TOTAL
$ 2,793,780.30
ROCK ISLAND SCHOOLS
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CHECK REGISTER FOR BH EDUCATION - VENDOR CHECKS
Report Code: AP_CHECKREG
CHECK NO.
CHECK DATE
TYPE
VENDOR TYPE - ID
VENDOR NAME
AMOUNT
174017
02/13/2015
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V - 20383
ACCURATE LABEL DESIGNS, INC.
174018
02/13/2015
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V - 10245
ACT II TRANSPORTATION, INC.
174019
02/13/2015
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P - 95024
ADAMS, JAMES J
174020
02/13/2015
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V - 11013
AFSCME COUNCIL 31
174021
02/13/2015
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V - 24321
AILEN NYIRANTORE
174022
02/13/2015
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P - 17764
AJIBOLA, BEATRICE OLABISI
174023
02/13/2015
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P - 05835
ANDEDO, LORELEI ROCHELLE
174024
02/13/2015
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V - 11022
ANDICH & ANDICH
174025
02/13/2015
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V - 14251
APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
3,740.00
174026
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11264
ARROWHEAD RANCH
4,071.76
174027
02/13/2015
Check
V - 16401
ASCD
100.90
174028
02/13/2015
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P - 18390
BARTLETT, MEGAN M
605.22
174029
02/13/2015
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P - 95197
BARTON, JENNIFER G
2,454.00
174030
02/13/2015
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V - 11031
BEARDSLEY PRINTERY
2,870.00
174031
02/13/2015
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P - 07821
BERRY, NICOLE ELIZABETH
174032
02/13/2015
Check
P - 07603
BISOM, LISA
174033
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10088
BLACK HAWK AREA SPECIAL ED.
174034
02/13/2015
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V - 10089
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
526.40
174035
02/13/2015
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V - 23982
BOOKS A MILLION, INC.
482.45
174036
02/13/2015
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P - 07534
BRADLEY, DONNA LEIGH
174037
02/13/2015
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V - 11617
BREEDLOVE'S SPORTING GOODS
174038
02/13/2015
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P - 03891
BURTON, IDA D
174039
02/13/2015
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P - 07782
CAMLIN, NICHOLAS D
174040
02/13/2015
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V - 17243
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC.
174041
02/13/2015
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V - 15426
CHILD ABUSE COUNCIL
174042
02/13/2015
Check
V - 22318
CHOOSY KIDS, LLC
174043
02/13/2015
Check
V - 22345
MARSHA L. COMBS-SKINNER
1,244.50
174044
02/13/2015
Check
V - 19334
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF
ROCK ISLAND
2,500.00
174045
02/13/2015
Check
P - 02213
DAVID, SANDRA L
174046
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23381
DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
174047
02/13/2015
Check
P - 06388
DEJOHN, EMILY C
174048
02/13/2015
Check
V - 18825
DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY
174049
02/13/2015
Check
V - 21752
DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
174050
02/13/2015
Check
P - 17912
DRAUDE, CARMINE ZOE
174051
02/13/2015
Check
P - 15279
DUKE, NIKKI L
174052
02/13/2015
Check
V - 19834
EARTHGRAINS BAKING
COMPANIES, INC
174053
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10254
EDISON JR. HIGH SCHOOL
120.55
174054
02/13/2015
Check
P - 03992
EDMONDS, MIKKI M
291.17
174055
02/13/2015
Check
P - 07159
EDWARDS, TIA-FARRAH RICE
186.30
174056
02/13/2015
Check
P - 16376
ELI, NICHOLAS L
190.87
147.95
3,065.00
177.15
2,101.12
113.85
23.52
38.81
167.03
33.83
426.84
230,693.60
75.00
222.00
75.00
504.57
2,361.52
110.00
363.28
75.00
6,099.30
44.98
57.09
1,880.00
933.13
316.17
1,662.04
ROCK ISLAND SCHOOLS
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CHECK REGISTER FOR BH EDUCATION - VENDOR CHECKS
Report Code: AP_CHECKREG
CHECK NO.
CHECK DATE
TYPE
VENDOR TYPE - ID
VENDOR NAME
AMOUNT
174057
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24437
ESPECIAL NEEDS, LLC
174058
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23428
FIRM SYSTEMS
174059
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10292
FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS
174060
02/13/2015
Check
V - 21598
FOX RIVER FOODS, INC.
174061
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10336
GOODHEART-WILCOX PUBLISHER
2,890.41
174062
02/13/2015
Check
V - 12004
GOPHER
2,493.93
174063
02/13/2015
Check
P - 02422
GRAY, ANDREW S
174064
02/13/2015
Check
P - 02592
GRAY, JULIE M
174065
02/13/2015
Check
P - 07669
GREEN, STACY A
174066
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24430
GROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT
174067
02/13/2015
Check
P - 05029
HALL, LAURA L
174068
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24440
HAMPTON INN & SUITES
174069
02/13/2015
Check
V - 17623
HERMAN'S INC.
174070
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24077
HILTON SPRINGFIELD
151.20
174071
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24077
HILTON SPRINGFIELD
151.20
174072
02/13/2015
Check
P - 17762
HOLLAND, RENUKA
174073
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23336
HOME DEPOT
151.88
174074
02/13/2015
Check
V - 15416
A.D. HUESING CORPORATION
366.00
174075
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11475
HY-VEE FOOD STORE
459.83
174076
02/13/2015
Check
V - 18729
ILLINOIS HEAD START ASSOC.
975.00
174077
02/13/2015
Check
V - 14937
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
212.50
174078
02/13/2015
Check
V - 19076
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
174079
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11015
IMRF ACCOUNT
174080
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24154
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
200.00
174081
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24420
JBIRD INK, LTD
497.00
174082
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24441
JEAN MCCRAW
174083
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10441
JOHANNES BUS SERVICE INC.
174084
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24400
JOHN FREDERICK TAYLOR
174085
02/13/2015
Check
P - 95392
JOHNSON, MEREDITH J
174086
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11929
KAPLAN COMPANIES INC.
174087
02/13/2015
Check
P - 05386
KETCHAM, JODI L
174088
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10300
LANTER DISTRIBUTING
174089
02/13/2015
Check
P - 03664
LAO, MATILDA
174090
02/13/2015
Check
V - 20523
LEAPFROG SCHOOLHOUSE
433.80
174091
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23276
LEARNING A-Z
155.74
174092
02/13/2015
Check
P - 04415
LEWIS, AMANDA C
509.97
174093
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24065
AD VENTURES, INC.
2,118.00
174094
02/13/2015
Check
V - 20947
LOFFREDO FRESH PRODUCE CO.,
INC.
1,448.00
174095
02/13/2015
Check
V - 18292
LOWE'S
174096
02/13/2015
Check
P - 05513
MACKENNA, MICHAEL P
174097
02/13/2015
Check
V - 15989
MAINSTREAM COMPUTER
SERVICES
165.43
540.00
1,702.53
35,655.19
492.48
48.30
75.00
175.00
43.32
842.24
1,814.00
24.08
378.00
4,940.17
15.35
138,873.70
3,003.46
34.00
288.84
28.17
1,713.51
26.45
312.50
42.38
9,117.00
ROCK ISLAND SCHOOLS
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CHECK REGISTER FOR BH EDUCATION - VENDOR CHECKS
Report Code: AP_CHECKREG
CHECK NO.
CHECK DATE
TYPE
VENDOR TYPE - ID
VENDOR NAME
AMOUNT
174098
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23032
MAKING FRIENDS WELCOME
SERVICE, INC.
115.00
174099
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24201
MARCO INC
577.95
174100
02/13/2015
Check
P - 04234
MARTENS, LISA ANN
174101
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24218
MECHANICAL BUILDING REPAIR INC
174102
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23379
MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS
CORP
174103
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24432
MICROSCOPE.COM
294.00
174104
02/13/2015
Check
V - 18306
MIDWEST COMPUTER PRODUCTS,
INC
916.99
174105
02/13/2015
Check
V - 15666
MIDWEST MAILWORKS, INC.
174106
02/13/2015
Check
V - 18753
MISSMAN INC
174107
02/13/2015
Check
P - 04783
MUNSON, NIKKI N
174108
02/13/2015
Check
V - 19278
MVP AUTO CENTER & RENTAL
174109
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10582
NASCO
174110
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24396
NATIONAL FOOD GROUP, INC
174111
02/13/2015
Check
V - 21886
NORTHWEST ACADEMY
174112
02/13/2015
Check
V - 16181
NSTA - NATIONAL SCIENCE
174113
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10546
OFFICE DEPOT
174114
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10613
OFFICE MACHINE CONSULTANT
2,444.27
174115
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10620
ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY,
INC.
37.99
174116
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24249
PERFORMANT RECOVERY, INC
174117
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10639
PERMA-BOUND BOOKS
174118
02/13/2015
Check
P - 07596
PIERCE, CYNTHIA MARIE
174119
02/13/2015
Check
V - 20331
POSTAGE BY PHONE
174120
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11399
POSTMASTER
174121
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24053
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY
174122
02/13/2015
Check
V - 22138
PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN
174123
02/13/2015
Check
P - 05365
PRICE, REBECCA L
174124
02/13/2015
Check
V - 22570
CLEAN SWEEP OF I & I LLC
174125
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11256
PRO-ED
174126
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24091
QCC TEC
174127
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24355
QUINCY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
174128
02/13/2015
Check
P - 01398
REED, DIXIE D
75.00
174129
02/13/2015
Check
P - 00694
REGAN, LINDA L
75.00
174130
02/13/2015
Check
P - 07085
REGAN, NICOLE L
94.48
174131
02/13/2015
Check
P - 06971
REGUR, STEPHANIE MICHELLE
174132
02/13/2015
Check
P - 95214
RICE, DAIL E
174133
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11658
ROCK ISLAND FITNESS AND
174134
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10721
ROCK ISLAND BOARD OF
EDUCATION
174135
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10722
CITY OF ROCK ISLAND
174136
02/13/2015
Check
V - 18465
ROCK ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 41
72.74
379.01
2,583.00
30.88
4,165.00
28.56
620.10
598.50
3,052.80
315.00
1,020.00
238.58
183.17
1,040.00
75.00
4,000.00
1,600.00
23,317.93
235.20
75.00
27.98
373.73
75.00
250.00
14.95
199.66
1,077.80
26.00
2,250.00
56,518.36
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ROCK ISLAND SCHOOLS
CHECK REGISTER FOR BH EDUCATION - VENDOR CHECKS
Report Code: AP_CHECKREG
CHECK NO.
CHECK DATE
TYPE
VENDOR TYPE - ID
VENDOR NAME
AMOUNT
174137
02/13/2015
Check
V - 22264
ROCK VALLEY PHYSICAL THERAPY
10,080.00
174138
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10706
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATIONMOLINE
250.00
174139
02/13/2015
Check
V - 20576
EARL KINTZIGER
329.50
174140
02/13/2015
Check
V - 12585
S.J. SMITH CO., INC.
536.64
174141
02/13/2015
Check
P - 05959
SANDERS, STEPHANIE D
174142
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11196
SANITARY CLEANERS OF RI, INC.
407.50
174143
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24402
SARA DVORSKY
234.73
174144
02/13/2015
Check
V - 16972
SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUBS, INC.
174145
02/13/2015
Check
P - 06768
SCHULENBERG, ANN C
174146
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10803
SPORTS DEPOT, INC.
174147
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24211
SPRING FORWARD LEARNING
CENTER
174148
02/13/2015
Check
V - 15776
MOLINE ELECTRIC SUPPLY DIV
174149
02/13/2015
Check
V - 19712
STAPLES ADVANTAGE
174150
02/13/2015
Check
P - 01407
STRIBLING, NANCY
174151
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24298
REGINA STRUSS
174152
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24436
SWIFT INK LLC
174153
02/13/2015
Check
P - 03198
TAYLOR, TERRY
174154
02/13/2015
Check
V - 21652
TEACHER DIRECT
112.50
174155
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23947
TEACHSTONE
100.00
174156
02/13/2015
Check
P - 95396
THIGPEN, CHRISTI A
215.99
174157
02/13/2015
Check
V - 21935
TOP SHELF, INC.
174158
02/13/2015
Check
V - 15380
TRI-STATE TRAVEL
174159
02/13/2015
Check
V - 19558
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
228.27
174160
02/13/2015
Check
V - 13551
UNITED TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
8,325.00
174161
02/13/2015
Check
V - 11016
UNITED WAY OF THE QUAD CITIES
632.57
174162
02/13/2015
Check
V - 20833
LYNN VANDEHEEDE
389.05
174163
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23038
THE WALDINGER CORPORATION
174164
02/13/2015
Check
P - 04270
WEGENER, DEBORAH LOIS
174165
02/13/2015
Check
P - 18379
WERNENTIN, TIMOTHY R
100.68
174166
02/13/2015
Check
P - 07584
WHALEY, PHYLLIS LYNN
23.78
174167
02/13/2015
Check
P - 95468
WILLIAMS, CRYSTAL DIONNE
286.83
174168
02/13/2015
Check
P - 06367
WOODARD, REBECCA L
401.38
174169
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10944
XEROX CORPORATION
47.98
60.00
81.22
1,780.54
10,431.98
268.26
1,972.76
75.00
113.75
1,205.82
4.00
205.50
3,375.00
3,126.62
98.18
652.00
-----------------------
Total No. of Checks :
153
Total Amount :
639,945.12
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10:44:19 AM
ROCK ISLAND SCHOOLS
CHECK REGISTER FOR BH HEALTH INS - HEALTH INSURANCE
Report Code: AP_CHECKREG
CHECK NO.
CHECK DATE
TYPE
VENDOR TYPE - ID
VENDOR NAME
AMOUNT
906046
02/13/2015
Check
V - 18449
WORTHINTON-OLSON, INC.
34.00
-----------------------
Total No. of Checks :
1
Total Amount :
34.00
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10:44:19 AM
ROCK ISLAND SCHOOLS
CHECK REGISTER FOR BH OBM - OBM CHECKS
Report Code: AP_CHECKREG
CHECK NO.
CHECK DATE
TYPE
VENDOR TYPE - ID
VENDOR NAME
AMOUNT
32010
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10018
ADEL WHOLESALERS, INC.
32011
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23054
REPUBLIC SERVICES
32012
02/13/2015
Check
V - 17539
AMERICAN BANK TRUST
DEPARTMENT
32013
02/13/2015
Check
V - 21665
AMSAN, LLC
887.16
32014
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10409
AT&T
202.48
32015
02/13/2015
Check
V - 12747
B & B HARDWARE
32016
02/13/2015
Check
V - 21956
BLACK HAWK COLLEGE
32017
02/13/2015
Check
V - 21850
GETZ FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
930.10
32018
02/13/2015
Check
V - 12258
GLASS SERVICE CENTER, INC.
290.15
32019
02/13/2015
Check
V - 17235
GREENWOOD CLEANING SYSTEMS,
IN
753.90
32020
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10355
HANDY HARDWARE
798.12
32021
02/13/2015
Check
P - 00334
HEAD, CLARENCE F
32022
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23698
J.L. BRADY COMPANY, LLC
32023
02/13/2015
Check
V - 24391
JACKS BRAKE & ALIGNMENT SVC
CTR
32024
02/13/2015
Check
V - 14645
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
32025
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10500
LONGLEY SYSTEMS INC.
32026
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10428
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY
32027
02/13/2015
Check
V - 19100
NORTHWEST MECHANICAL
3,158.59
32028
02/13/2015
Check
V - 16017
PHELPS FASHION APPAREL, INC.
1,704.13
32029
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10722
CITY OF ROCK ISLAND
5,945.10
32030
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10737
ROTO ROOTER SEWER CLEAN
954.50
32031
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23154
STUARD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
215.00
32032
02/13/2015
Check
V - 10003
THYMET PEST CONTROL
32033
02/13/2015
Check
V - 23038
THE WALDINGER CORPORATION
32034
02/13/2015
Check
V - 19762
WEST MAINTENANCE, INC.
2,003.31
2,724.94
46,780.00
42.56
1,550.00
139.73
4,786.59
369.18
1,238.50
1,300.00
37,090.68
525.00
5,005.40
960.00
-----------------------
Total No. of Checks :
25
Total Amount :
120,355.12
SUMMARY OF CHECKS AND WIRES
February 13, 2015
V1740170-V1740170
Vendor
Education
Transportation
Debt Service Fund
Capital Projects
Life Safety
Tort Immunity
TOTAL EDUCATION
$
4,000.00
O&M
B32010-B32034
$
-
Health Insurance
H906046 - H906046
$
-
TOTAL COMPUTERIZED CHECK RUN
$
4,000.00
Wires
Ed, Bldg, Tort Salary Checks
Federal Income Tax
OASDI/Medicare
State Withholdings
Teacher's Retirement Systems/IMRF
Employee Deductions
TOTAL WIRES
$
GRAND TOTAL
$
4,000.00
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12:29:59 PM
ROCK ISLAND SCHOOLS
CHECK REGISTER FOR BH EDUCATION - VENDOR CHECKS
Report Code: AP_CHECKREG
CHECK NO.
CHECK DATE
TYPE
VENDOR TYPE - ID
VENDOR NAME
174170
02/13/2015
Check
V - 22612
IWIRELESS
AMOUNT
4,000.00
-----------------------
Total No. of Checks :
1
Total Amount :
4,000.00
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
BOARD MEETING
February 24, 2015
Non-Certified Appointments
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following non-certified appointments
for the 2014-15 school year.
Elizabeth MacKenna – Food Service Director / District
Salary - $55,000 (Will be retro-adjusted to Date of Hire)
Jennifer McVay – Assistant Food Service Director / District
Salary - $41,000 (Will be retro-adjusted to Date of Hire)
Nicholas Camlin – LOFL Coordinator / Washington
Salary - $20,160 (Date of Hire – 1/6/2015)
Susan Witmer – LOFL Coordinator / Edison
Salary - $16,800 (Date of Hire – 1/6/2015)
Matthew Delcourt – Student Security Supervisor / RIHS
Salary - $7,854.80 (Hourly Rate: $13.45; Date of Hire – 2/9/2015)
Alice Novak – Parent Liaison / Frances Willard
Salary - $12.50/hour (Date of Hire – 2/9/2015)
Al Edgeworth – Book Buddies Coordinator / RI Academy
Salary - $20.00/hour
Kaitlyn Peppmeyer – Dean Secretary / RIHS (.5FTE)
Salary - $15.20/hour (Date of Transfer – 2/11/2015)
Non-Certified Resignation
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following non-certified resignation.
Kathie Parr – Custodian / Thomas Jefferson
Date of Employment – August 13, 2001
Date of Resignation – February 27, 2015
Non-Certified Retirement
It is recommended that the Board of Education accept the following resignations due to
retirement during the 2015-16 school year.
Staff
Member
Current
Position
Lupe Hatch
PPS Secretary / Administration
Number of Years
of Continuous
Years of Service
21.5
Certified Coach
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following certified coaches for the
2014-15 school year.
Mike Mertel – Varsity Girls Soccer Coach / RIHS