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TYPE:
Regular Board Meeting |
DATE:
7/15/2024
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6:00 PM |
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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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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7.3
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Board Policy Review
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Summary: Review the proposed updates to Board policies to align with the Illinois Association of School Board's PRESS policies.
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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 11.6 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 July 1, 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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11.5
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Approval of the Amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for the Capital Area Career Center
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Action
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Resolution: WHEREAS, the Springfield Public School District No. 186 (“District”) is a member of the Capital Area Career Center (“CACC”); and
WHEREAS, the Executive Council has approved the proposed amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Control has approved the proposed amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by a minimum two-thirds favorable vote; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the District determines that it is in the best interest of the School District and CACC to approve the proposed amendments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 186, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Board of Education of the District hereby approves the proposed amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement.
Section 2. The Superintendent is hereby directed to provide a signed copy of this resolution to the Director of CACC within 60 days of receipt of proposed amendments.
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11.6
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Approval of an ISBE Learning Partner for School Report Card Improvement - Carnegie Learning
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Action
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Summary: Grant funds are allocated to districts who have schools who are categorized as needing comprehensive or intensive improvement support, based upon various indicators listed on the Illinois School Report Card (i.e. academic proficiency, academic growth, chronic absenteeism, 9th graders on track, and graduation rate). Grant funds may be used for planning and implementing school improvement activities such as contracting for professional services from State approved learning partners who help schools analyze data, research evidence-based interventions to improve academic growth and proficiency, and monitor school improvement plan progress.
These learning partners are consultants that help with school improvement goals, which are determined based upon school level needs assessments. The learning partner funding flows directly from ISBE Title Grant Funds. The two proposals that are ready for approval from Fairview and Dubois, who both are planning to partner with Carnegie Learning, which is the publishing company for our new Math elementary Math curriculum, Clear Math. This partnership will support continued professional learning and development for teachers implementing the new program in its second year. This teacher training and support will ultimately support continued increases in student learning and achievement in math.
Fairview Cost: $35,000
Dubois Cost: $25,000.03
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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 IL Empower Work Plans for School Improvement; and
WHEREAS, the designated schools, Dubois and Fairview, have identified a need for continued professional learning and development for teachers implementing the new math program; and
WHEREAS, the Carnegie Learning is an approved IL Empower partner that can provide these supports;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the Carnegie Learning for a total amount of $60,000.03 to be paid from Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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12.2
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Approval of Salary Determination for Substitute and Hourly Support Staff
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Summary: Salaries for support staff are reviewed and set for coming school years, including Substitute and Hourly Support Staff.
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Resolution: The Superintendent recommends approval of the salaries for Substitute and Hourly Support Staff for the 2024-2025 school year.
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12.3
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Approval of the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Tentative Budget
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Summary: The School Code requires that the Board designate who is authorized to prepare the budget each fiscal year.
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Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of School District No. 186 in the County of Sangamon, State of Illinois, that Mrs. Jennifer Gill and Mr. Steven Miller are hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for the said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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13.2
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Upcoming District Events
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Info
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Summary: July 17 – First Day of School for Graham & Southern View
August 5, 11am-5pm – Registration – All Schools
August 6, 8am-2pm – Registration – Middle Schools, High Schools, ELC
August 19 – First Day of School for Regular Calendar Schools
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