Michael Breidenstein

Standing: Russ Kennel, Jim Veasey, Dave Rockwell, Jerry Tutskey

Seated: Earl Strupp, Steve Clark, Linda Dothard

At its meeting of June 19, 2007, the Board of Education narrowed down the 18 Facility Study scenarios to 7, along with 4 other options to consider. Click here to view the 11 scenarios.

Upcoming Meetings: The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library at Rock Island High School (click here for agenda). Click here for list of community forums and board meeting dates.

A tape of the Board meeting is aired the Thursday after each Board meeting at 6:00 PM on cable channel 9.

Meeting Dates 07-08

Public Use of District Facilities: The Board of Education believes that the school facilities and grounds of this District should be made available for community purposes. The Board permits the use of school facilities and grounds only when such permission has been requested in writing within reasonable timelines and has been approved by the building principal and district comptroller. Click here for the application and contract. Click here to review the policies and guidelines before applying. Please complete both and submit to the building principal.

Members

Steve Clark, President - sclark@qconline.com

Earl Strupp, vice President - prop175@msn.com

Linda Dothard, Vice President - lkdothard@qconline.com

Russel Kennel - llk61201@aol.com

Dave Rockwell - rockyfbdad@hotmail.com

Jerry Tutskey - jsldtutskey@msn.com

Jim Veasey - jev009@sbcglobal.net

Seven community members chosen by school district voters on a non-partisan ballot

Board members receive no compensation for their service

Duties and Responsibilities

The Board establishes policy governing local school matters within the framework set by the State Legislature and the State Board of Education
Ultimately responsible for the budget, personnel matters, facilities and equipment, and policies for the operation of the district
Serves as a communications link with the community
Actively seek the opinions and involvement of the public

School Board Meetings

Held for the purpose of conducting school business in public
Two business meetings each month on the second and fourth Tuesdays unless otherwise announced
Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Rock Island High School Library
Citizens are encouraged to comment on school issues of community interest and concern

Your Board of Education welcomes hearing from the community. If you have questions or desire information about school matters, please write or call the Board of Education Office.

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