The Moline Board of Education on Sept. 8 approved a memorandum of understanding with United Way Quad Cities to implement the Communities In Schools integrated student-support (CIS) model at Wilson Middle School.

Board documents describe the MOU as a collaboration to embed CIS's model of integrated student supports into the district's Wilson Middle School program. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with all voting board members recorded as "Aye" in the minutes.

Why it matters: Communities In Schools is an established model that places noninstructional supports'such as case management, family engagement and connections to community resources'within schools to address barriers to learning. The board's approval authorizes the district to proceed with the partnership and any operational steps included in the MOU.

Board action: The recommended motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between United Way Quad Cities and the district was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. The minutes record votes from board members Jeff Maness, Laura Severson, Audrey Adamson, Ramona Dixon, Jason Farrell and Lindsay Hynes as "Aye." The board did not record dissent.

Next steps: With the MOU approved, district and United Way representatives will proceed with the operational planning needed to embed CIS supports at Wilson Middle School according to the terms of the agreement.

Ending: The minutes do not detail implementation funding or a launch date; district staff will return with operational details as required.