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Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education will meet April 16.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

A. Roll Call

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Recitation of Mission Statement: The mission of Rockford Public Schools is to collaboratively engage all students in an equitable first class education for a changing world.

2. Recognitions

A. RU Pathway Students

B. Recognitions

3. Celebrating RPS 205

A. Roosevelt 2024 - Tammy Shippert

4. Petitions & Communications (Limited to 30 minutes)

A. If you wish to speak to the Board, please complete the card provided. Requests for speaking time must be submitted on designated cards and turned in to the designated staff. Maximum speaking time is 3 minutes. Cards will be accepted until 10 minutes prior to the scheduled beginning of the meeting.

5. Report and Action on Items that Proceeded through the Performance and Monitoring Committee

A. *2024 - 2025 Student Code of Conduct - Jennifer Lawrence (Chief of Student Services)

6. Report and Action on Items that Proceeded through the Planning Committee

A. *Forefront Power, Behind the Meter Amendments to Original Agreements - Michael Phillips, Chief Operations Officer

B. *Zero Medical Card - Administrative Agreement and Business Associate Agreement - Tenelle Barnes & Matt Zediker

C. *NIU RISE Elementary Education

7. Board President’s Announcements and Report and Action on items that Proceeded through Governance Committee

A. Board Policy 2.200 Types of Board of Education Meetings

B. Board Policy 2.220 Board Meeting Procedures

C. Board Policy 2.240 Board Policy Development

D. Board Policy 4.10 Fiscal and Business Management

E. Board Policy 4.30 Revenue and Investments

F. Board Policy 4.150 Operational Services; Facility Management and Expansion Programs

G. Board Policy 4.160 Environmental Quality of Buildings and Grounds

H. Board Policy 5.220 Substitute Teachers

I. Board Policy 6.15 School Accountability

J. Board Policy 6.50 School Wellness

K. Board Policy 6.60 Curriculum Content

L. Board Policy 7.160 Student Appearance

M. Board Policy 7.165 School Uniforms

N. Board Policy 7.180 Students; Preventing Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment

O. Board Policy 8.30 Visitors to and Conduct on School Property

8. *Consent Agenda - Performance and Monitoring Committee

A. PAYROLL

B. Accounts Payable

C. Purchase Orders

D. Air Fare

E. Contract Purchase Orders

F. Monthly Cash and Investment Report - February 2024 - Jamie Murray, CPA, Executive Director of Finance

G. Financial results: February 2024 - Ms. Jamie Murray, CPA, Executive Director of Finance

H. ESSER RPS Managed Work- Change Order Log

I. RPS Managed Work - Change Order Log

J. IFB 24-44 Waste Disposal & Recycling Services

K. IFB 24-50 Bulk Motor Oil

L. AT&T Centrex Contract Extension

M. Continuous Public Official Bond and Payment of Premium - Greg Brown, Ed. D.,Chief Financial Officer

N. Recurring Contracts: AT&T IPFlex Phone Circuits Pricing Schedule

O. The Valbrun Consulting Group- Dr. Reed

P. Revised 2024-2025 Academic Calendar - Morgan Gallagher, Chief of Schools

Q. Rockford University Urban Ed Administrator Endorsement

R. Amendment to PmWeb Project Management Software Agreement with Integrated Facilities Solutions, Incorporated - Scott Jensen, Director of Design and Construction, Michael Phillips, Chief Operations Officer

S. Dolan Education Center - Mike Ryia, Executive Director of Special Education

T. CDH Education Center - Mike Ryia, Executive Director of Special Education

9. *Consent Items - Planning Committee

A. IFB 24-22 HVAC Upgrades at West View, Froberg, and Fairview Schools

B. IFB 24-34 RESA M.S. Sprinkler Head Replacement

C. IFB 24-36 East H.S. Vestibule Addition

D. IFB 24-39 CCEC Data Center Renovations

E. IFB 24-40 Spring Creek ES Gym Acoustics & Lighting

F. IFB 24-45 Interior Signage at Five Schools

G. Builder's Risk Insurance Coverage

10. *Consent Items - Governance Committee

A. Meeting Minutes: 03-19-24

B. Prevailing Wages

C. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - REA Differential - Flag Football Coach

D. REA Memorandum of Understanding - RPS Employer-Assisted Housing Program

E. Freedom of Information Log

11. *Closed Session Consent Items

A. Resolution Authorizing Dismissal of Certain Non-Cerfied Educational Support Personnel (RIF) 06/30/2024

B. Resolution Authorizing Dismissal of Certain Non-Certified Educational Personnel (RIF) 09/30/2024

C. Appointment of a 10 Month, Assistant Principal 6-8 assigned to Lincoln Middle School

D. Appointment of a 12 Month, Director of Attendance and Community Engagement assigned to the Administration Building.

E. Appointment of a 12 Month, Executive Director of Schools assigned to the Administration Building

F. HR Organizational Report & Addendum

12. *Closed Session Consent Items Student Discipline - Suspension Appeals and Expulsions

A. B0031X-24

B. H0077X-24

C. H0088X-24

D. H0090X-24

E. H0091X-24

F. H0094X-24

G. H0096X-24

H. H0100X-24

I. H0101X-24

J. P0157X-24

K. P0162X-24

L. P0163X-24

M. P0173X-24

13. *Closed Session Consent Items Student Discipline - EIAs

A. B0028-24

B. B0029-24

C. B0030-24

D. H0089-24

E. H0092-24

F. H0095-24

G. H0097-24

H. H0098-24

I. H0099-24

J. P0161-24

K. P0164-24

L. P0165-24

M. P0166-24

N. P0167-24

O. P0168-24

P. P0169-24

Q. P0170-24

R. P0171-24

S. P0172-24

T. P0174-24

U. P0175-24

V. P0176-24

W. P0177-24

X. P0178-24

Y. P0179-24

Z. P0180-24

AA. P0181-24

BB. P0182-24

CC. P0183-24

DD. P0184-24

EE. P0185-24

FF. P0186-24

GG. T0009-24

14. Superintendent's Report

A. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Jarrett

15. Board Member Comments

A. Board Member Comments

16. Other Business/New Business/Agenda Recommendations

A. Board Member Action Steps

17. Organization of the Board

A. Adjournment Sine Die

B. Selection of President Pro Tempore

C. Call to Order by President Pro Tempore

D. Election of Board President

E. Election of Board Vice-President

F. Election of Board Secretary

G. Establishment of Regular Meeting Dates and Place

18. Adjournment

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