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TYPE:
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DATE:
1/21/2025
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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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Contract Negotiations – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
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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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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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5.3
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Recognition of Lincoln Magnet School 7th Grade Girls Basketball
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Summary:
The Board of Education congratulates the 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team for their 3rd place finish at the IESA 3A State Tournament.
Joy Bardwell
Amari Chandler
Layla Hullum
Caleese Jones
Morgan Jones
Alyicial McBride
Hannah Nichols
Lydia Nichols
Rachel Thomas
Zoe Wiliams
Head Coach: Shekela Lee
Assistant Coach: Dominque Lee
Assistant Coach: Regina Porter
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
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CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
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Action
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11.1
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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 11.2 through 11.7 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
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11.2
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Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of January 6, 2025
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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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11.5
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Approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
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Action
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield School District 186 is required to develop an annual calendar identifying pupil attendance days for the upcoming school year; and
WHEREAS, the Calendar Committee has reviewed and recommended adoption of the proposed calendar;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the proposed public school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and directs the Superintendent to submit the adopted calendar to the Regional Office of Education for approval.
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11.6
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Approval of an Agreement with American Institutes of Research
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Action
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Summary:
Each of our schools that received a newly designated Intensive or Comprehensive Summative Designation as a result of their 2024 Illinois Report Card data will receive additional supports from ISBE this year to support their school improvement efforts. This additional support includes engaging in work with ISBE designated consultants who will conduct needs assessments at each of the schools. These needs assessments are purposed to provide feedback to the schools on areas of continued or additional focus for school improvement. As a part of the process, each district’s Board of Education must approve a consulting agreement/contract. This agreement is to conduct school-level needs assessments in support of the Illinois State Board of Education’s work with intensive schools in District 186.
Cost: $171,504
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Funding:
IBSE School Improvement Funds
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed Work Plans for School Improvement; and
WHEREAS, the designated schools (Lee, Graham, Addams and Lanphier) have identified a need for support in developing priorities using listening and learning visits, data review and root cause analysis, and school strategy research and development; and
WHEREAS, the American Institutes for Research is an approved partner that can provide these supports;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the American Institutes for Research for a total amount of $171,504 to be paid by ISBE School Improvement funds.
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11.7
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Approval of a Consultant for Sacred Heart-Griffin High School
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Summary:
The Bureau of Education and Research will provide a two day on-site training "Strengthen Student Learning in Block Schedule Classes with Cutting-Edge Ideas and Interactive Strategies" for Sacred Heart Griffin staff March 3 and March 4, 2025.
Cost: $5000
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Funding:
Title II
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Bureau of Education and Research will conduct a two-day workshop to instruct staff at Sacred Heart Griffin about how to Strengthen Student Learning in Block Schedule Classes with Cutting-Edge Ideas and Interactive Strategies; and
WHEREAS, Bureau of Education and Research is qualified to provide such training and has agreed to provide such training over two days at a cost of $5,000; and
WHEREAS, Bureau of Education and Research consultant services are completely reimbursable through the Title II grant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the consultant Bureau of Education and Research per the terms identified above and directs the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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12.2
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding a Farm Lease
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Action
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Summary:
Approval of the 2025-2026 farm lease agreement for the Koke Mill tract of 40 acres at a rate of $300 per acre.
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS Springfield School District No. 186 is the owner of farm property on Koke Mill Road that is part of The South 61 acres of the North 122 acres of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 15 north, Range 6 West of the Third Principal Meridian; and
WHEREAS there are no immediate plans to construct school facilities or other improvements on approximately 40 acres thereof;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Farm Lease of such unimproved property with Cain Family Farms for a term commencing effective March 1, 2025, and ending February 28, 2026, at a cash rental rate of $300 per acre.
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