Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 5/20/2024 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Board Room
DETAILS:
 
CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 p.m
1.1 Roll Call Info
THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 5:30 p.m. to discuss
Student Discipline and Other Matters Concerning Individual Students – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9,10)
The Appointment, Employment, or Dismissal of Employees – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
Pending and Imminent Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.1 Pledge of Allegiance Info
  Summary:
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
 
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.1 Approve the Agenda for May 20, 2024 Action
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves the agenda.
 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
5.1 Recognition of Jared Wools, SHS/CACC Student Info
  Summary:
The Board of Education recognizes Jared Wools from Springfield High School for his swift action in helping a teacher at Capital Area Career Center.
 
5.2 2024-2025 Student Board Representative Announcement Info
5.3 Student Report Info
5.4 President's Comments Info
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
6.1 Superintendent's Report Info
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.1 Old Business Info
7.2 New Business Info
PUBLIC COMMENT
8.1 Public Comment Info
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
 
BUSINESS REPORTS
10.1 Business Reports Info
 
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CONSENT ACTION ITEMS Action
11.1 Approval of Consent Action Items Action
  Summary:
Approval of consent action items as listed in the agenda.
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent action items 11.2 through 11.6 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024 Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 reviews the minutes of the regular session and the executive session of the previous Board Meetings; and WHEREAS, copies of these sets of minutes were distributed to the Board in the board packet prior to this meeting; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the aforementioned set of regular session and executive session minutes and directs the Secretary to include them in the official records of the Board of Education meetings.
 
11.3 Approval of Payroll and Bills Payable Action
 
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  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves payroll and bills payable as shown in the attached report.
 
11.4 Declaration of Surplus Property Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to declare items on the attached document as surplus materials to be sold or disposed.
 
11.5 Approval of the Student and Family Handbook for the 2024-2025 School Year Action
  Summary:
That the Board of Education approves the reviewed and revised Student and Family Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, it is required to review the Student and Family Handbook annually; and WHEREAS, a committee consisting of parents, administrators, teachers and secondary students reviewed and revised the Student and Family Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the newly reviewed and revised Springfield Public Schools Student and Family Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.
 
11.6 Approval of a Contract with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Action
  Summary:
AVID is a school-wide College and Career Readiness System that prepares students for life after high school. Springfield School District 186 utilizes AVID’s College and Career Readiness Framework to ensure all K-12 students are provided with a foundation of rigorous academic preparedness, student agency, and opportunity knowledge. The AVID Elective class, housed in the middle and high schools, instills skills and behaviors for academic success, develops strong organizational skills, provides intense support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships, creates a positive peer group for students, and develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination. The AVID Elective class structure allows its students to experience AP and Dual Credit courses with the support necessary for success. During the 2024-2025 school year, AVID will be provided in twenty-three elementary schools (including Ball-Charter), seven middle schools (including Ball-Charter), three high schools, and alternative programs.
 
  Funding:
Education Fund
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, AVID and Springfield Public School District 186 have previously signed an AVID agreement to support AVID programming; and WHEREAS, schools are eager and committed to participate in the continued development of the AVID System for the 2024-2025 school year; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the AVID Contract Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year for a total of $134,856. to be paid from budgeted funds and authorizes the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Springfield Ball-Charter School is included in the AVID Contract Agreement and will pay $18,975 for their portion.
 
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Approval of Personnel Recommendations Action
 
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  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented.
 
12.2 Approval of Travel Expenses for Board Members (State Conference) Action
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves travel expenses as follows for the IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference from November 22-24, 2024: Erica Austin Registration - $520.00 Hotel - $825.00 Transportation - $80.00 Sarah Blissett Registration - $520.00 Hotel - $825.00 Transportation - $80.00 Ken Gilmore Registration - $520.00 Hotel - $825.00 Transportation - $80.00 Buffy Lael-Wolf Registration - $520.00 Hotel - $825.00 Transportation - $80.00 Tony Mares Registration - $520.00 Hotel - $825.00 Transportation - $80.00
 
12.3 Student Discipline Action
  Resolution:
That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
13.1 Next Regular Meeting — Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
May 24 – Last Day of School - Regular Calendar June 5 – Last Day of School - Balanced Calendar June 1 – Graduation
 
ADJOURNMENT