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TYPE:
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DATE:
12/2/2024
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6:30 PM |
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LOCATION:
PD Room
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DETAILS:
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CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 p.m
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THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 5:30 p.m. to discuss
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Student Discipline and Other Matters Concerning Individual Students – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9,10)
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The Appointment, Employment, or Dismissal of Employees – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
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Pending and Imminent Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3.1
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Pledge of Allegiance
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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.
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
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CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
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Action
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12.1
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Approval of Consent Action Items
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Action
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Summary:
Approval of consent action items as listed in the agenda.
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent action items 12.2 through 12.5 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
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12.2
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Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2024
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Action
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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.
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12.5
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Approval of an ISBE Learning Partner Agreement with Regional Office of Education #51
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Action
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Summary:
Grant Middle School is a school identified as an Intensive School in need of school improvement on the 2023 School Report Card. They also will receive grant funds to be used in part to engage ISBE and district approved learning partners to support their school improvement work. Grant Middle School has chosen the Regional Office of Education (ROE) 51 as a learning partner. The ROE 51 is a State and District approved learning partner that our District has partnered with for several years, and recommends a continued partnership. The purpose of this continued partnership is to support the school improvement work at Grant Middle School. The focus of this proposal is to provide professional development and coaching support for the administrative and teaching staff on leading a positive school culture by prioritizing self-care, staff wellness, and compassion, as well as restorative practices. Currently, the District also partners with ROE 51 to provide staffing and support for attendance plans related to school improvement goals and actions.
Cost: $3,000 plus mileage
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Funding:
Title I School Improvement 1003(a) Funds
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed Work Plans for School Improvement; and
WHEREAS, Grant Middle School has identified a need for support in developing priorities leading a positive school culture by prioritizing self care, staff wellness, compassion and restorative practices; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Office of Education (ROE) 51 is an approved IL School Improvement partner that can provide these supports;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the Regional Office of Education (ROE) 51 for a total amount of $3,000 plus mileage to be paid from Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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13.2
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding the General Tax Levy
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Action
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Summary:
This resolution indicates the amounts necessary to be raised for the
general levies.
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Springfield School District No. 186, County of Sangamon, State of Illinois, that:
1. The amounts of money as set forth on the Certificate of Tax Levy attached hereto and made a part hereof shall be raised by special tax for the next ensuing year for the purpose set forth on said Certificate of Tax Levy.
2. The President and Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to sign such Certificate of Tax Levy and file such Certificate with the County Clerk of Sangamon County on or before the last Tuesday in December of this year.
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13.3
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding the Special Tax Levies
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Action
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Summary:
The levies for IMRF, Social Security/Medicare and Special Education are considered separately from the general levy according to The School Code of Illinois.
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, County of Sangamon, and State of Illinois, that for the next ensuing year, the County Clerk of Sangamon County is hereby authorized and directed to extend the following special taxes on behalf of Springfield School District No. 186:
1. The sum of $3,497,097 to be levied as a special tax for municipal retirement purposes, and
2. The sum of $3,709,027 to be levied as a special tax for social security/Medicare purposes, and
3. The sum of $3,722,869 to be levied as a special tax for special education purposes.
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13.5
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Approval of a Resolution Amending the Tax Levy for the Payment of the General Obligation Limited Tax School Bonds, Series 2022 of Springfield School District No. 186, Sangamon County, Illinois
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Action
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Summary:
The General Obligation Limited School Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 were structured to allow for annual growth in the Debt Service Extension Base (DSEB) based upon the CPI each year. The bond documents filed with the County Clerk in February 2022 assumed a CPI increase of 3%. Now that we know that the 2024 CPI is 3.4%, this resolution informs the County Clerk to extend taxes for the debt service payments for the 2025 tax year to capture the growth in the DSEB. This resolution is to be filed annually to adjust for the change in the CPI each year.
This resolution must be adopted by the Board and filed with the County Clerk no later than February 28, 2025.
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the resolution amending the 2022 bond levy as attached.
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13.6
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Approval of Revisions to Board Policies
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Action
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains a Board Policy manual giving direction to the District; and
WHEREAS, such policy manual reflects case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attached reviewed and revised policies.
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13.7
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Student Discipline
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Action
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Resolution:
That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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14.2
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Upcoming District Events
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Info
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Summary:
December 23-January 6 – No School - Winter Break
December 23-January 13 – No School for Graham & Southern View - Winter Break
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