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Board of Education Meeting Recap

The Rock Island-Milan #41 Board of Education held its regular November meeting on Monday, December 12, 2023. Here is a brief recap of what was discussed at the board meeting.
 
You can watch the entire board meeting here.
 
Special Items:
  • A public hearing was held regarding the Property Tax Levy. The board opened the floor for the public to provide comments on the 2023 Property Tax levy.
  • Representatives from the American Institute of Research presented to the board the findings of the district-wide equity audit.
  • Ms. Jennifer Barton, CFO, provided an overview of completed and in-progress projects from the 1% sales and ESSER funds. 

In action items, the Board approved:
  • Approved a contract with TriCity Electric Co., to provide time and materials for security needs at various schools at a cost not to exceed $200,000.
  • Approved a renewal of a 2-year Website Content Management System contract service from Edlio Inc., in the amount of $7,200.55 per year totaling $14,401.09.
  • Bills for Payment - BOE authorized Bills for Payment dated November 30th in the amount of $4,605,787.08.
  • Approved the July 2023 Financial Statements.
  • Approved the August 2023 Financial Statements.
  • Approved the September 2023 Financial Statements.
  • Approved the Investment Reports for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2023.
  • Approved the Professional Architectural Services of Legat Architects for the district-wide facilities assessments of $119,000. Capital project funds will be utilized for the purchase.
  • Approved the appointments, leave of absence, and resignations of certified and non-certified staff.
 
In Business and finance the board approved:
  • The adoption of the 2023 Property Tax Levy.
  • The resolution abating the taxes heretofore levied for the year 2023 to pay debt services on the district's General Obligation School Bonds (Alternative Revenue Source), Series 2020.
  • The resolution abating the taxes heretofore levied for the year 2023 to pay debt services on the district's General Obligation School Bonds (Alternative Revenue Source), Series 2022.
     
The next Board of Education meeting will take place on January 9, 2024. For more minutes, agenda, and more information regarding the Board of Education please visit here. 
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