Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 9/16/2024       TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: PD 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 September 16, 2024 Action
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves the agenda.
 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
5.1 President's Comments Info
5.2 Student Report Info
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
6.1 Superintendent's Report Info
6.2 Administrator and Teacher Salary and Benefits Report for the 2023-24 School Year Info
  Summary:
Presented per sections 10-20.47 and 34-18.38 of the Illinois School Code which require school districts to report administrator and teacher salary and benefits information to the Illinois State Board or Education by October 1 of each year, and to present this information at a school board meeting before posting on the Internet website of the school district.
 
 
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.1 Old Business Info
7.2 New Business Info
7.3 Board Policy Updates Info
  Summary:
Review the proposed policy updates. The updates align policies with District practices and/or address new federal and state laws.
 
 
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PUBLIC COMMENT
8.1 Public Comment Info
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
 
BUSINESS REPORTS
10.1 Business Reports Info
 
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PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Public Hearing - FY25 Tentative Budget Info
 
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CONSENT ACTION ITEMS Action
12.1 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 12.2 through 12.8 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
12.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of September 3, 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.
 
12.3 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.
 
12.4 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #25-01 — Asbestos Phase 2 – Springfield High School Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of same upon completion: Bid #25-01 — Asbestos Phase 2 – Springfield High School
 
12.5 Approval of an Agreement with the Springfield NAACP Action
 
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  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves the attached agreement with NAACP regarding an alternative education program.
 
12.6 Approval of an Agreement with the City of Springfield Regarding School Resource Officers Action
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, District schools will benefit from School Safety Officer services; and WHEREAS, the City of Springfield employs policy officers specifically trained to provide such services; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the City of Springfield pending final legal review whereby the City shall provide the services of School Safety Officers at Lanphier, Southeast, and Springfield for a term commencing August 12, 2024, and ending on or about June 3, 2025, at a cost not to exceed $275,000.
 
12.7 Approval of an Agreement with Presidio Action
  Summary:
The District Technology Department is recommending the purchase of Cisco Duo Two Factor software and installation/consultation costs through Presidio. This purchase is needed to fulfill requirements for ransomware insurance. The annual subscription for the software will be $1,620. The one time cost for installation and consultation is $25,392.
 
  Funding:
Technology Department Funds
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, District 186 is need of additional multifactor security software; and WHEREAS, additional installation and consulting services will be provided by Presidio; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Presidio for software installation at a total cost of $25,392 and an annual software cost of $1,620 be paid from Technology Funds.
 
12.8 Approval of a Purchase Agreement with Presidio and CDW Action
  Summary:
The District Technology Department is recommending the purchase of Internet networking equipment for Springfield High School with New Facility Funds at highly discounted Erate pricing of 85% for qualifying items. The needed equipment for new construction at Springfield High School will be purchased through Presidio and CDW. The District's portion of the $164,228 purchase will be $92,475.
 
  Funding:
USAC ERate Funding and Sales Tax Funds
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield High School is need of networking equipment for newly constructed facilities; and WHEREAS, District 186 will use USAC ERate funding for qualified equipment; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a purchase agreement with the Presidio and CDW for a total amount up to $92,475 to be paid from sales tax funds.
 
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
13.1 Approval of Personnel Recommendations Action
 
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  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented.
 
13.2 Approval of a Resolution for the Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Info/Action
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Budget for FY 2024-2025 (Fiscal Year 2025):

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield Public Schools, School District No. 186, County of Sangamon, State of Illinois, caused to be prepared in tentative form a budget and the Secretary of this Board has made the same conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such budget on the 16th day of September, 2024, notice of said hearing was given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto as required by law, and all other legal requirements having been complied with;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of said district as follows:

1. That the fiscal year of this School District be and the same hereby is fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025;

2. That the following budget containing an estimate of amounts available in each fund, separately, and of expenditures from each be and the same is hereby adopted as the budget of the School District for said fiscal year.
 
13.3 Student Discipline Action
  Resolution:
That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
14.1 Next Regular Meeting — October 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
14.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Resolution:
October 14 – No School - Holiday October 17 – Early Dismissal - Parent/Teacher Conferences October 18 – No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
 
ADJOURNMENT