Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 12/16/2024       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)
Contract Negotiations – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
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 December 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
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.1 Old Business Info
7.2 New Business Info
7.3 Illinois Vision 2030 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 11.5 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of December 2, 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 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #25-04 — Copy Paper – Warehouse Stock 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 #25-04 — Copy Paper – Warehouse Stock
 
11.5 Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Transformations Advisory Group, LLC at Lanphier High School Action
  Summary:
Following extensive discussions about needed support to ensure Lanphier has proper supports to continue on their road towards success for students and adults, the following proposal is being recommend to support Alicia Miller and her leadership. The recommended consultant group, Transformations Advisory Group, has listened to our needs to support Principal Miller and developed a proposal that includes customized engagement to support the development of instructional leadership, ambitious instruction, and a data-driven culture. The design, implementation, and training provided by Transformations Advisory Group will encompass the administration and faculty of Lanphier High School. We will also work with the consultant to provide some collaborative opportunities with the other high schools to support similar development among their administrative teams and school faculty. In summary the focus areas include: – Instructional Leadership: Enhancing the capacity of school leaders to guide and inspire effective teaching practices. – Ambitious and Equitable Instruction: Developing robust, equitable instructional strategies that challenge and support all students. – Data-Driven Culture: Cultivating a culture that leverages data to inform decision-making, track progress, and improve student outcomes. Cost: $10,000
 
  Funding:
Superintendent Special Initiative Fund
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public Schools is constantly looking for ways to improve the knowledge of all staff; and WHEREAS, Transformations Advisory Group, LLC will provide customized engagement to support the development of instructional leadership, ambitious instruction, and a data-driven culture for administration and faculty at Lanphier High School; and WHEREAS, Transformations Advisory Group will be funded through the Superintendent Special Initiative Fund; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the consulting agreement with Transformations Advisory Group, LLC at Lanphier High School for a total cost $10,000.
 
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 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, January 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Resolution:
December 23-January 6 – No School - Winter Break December 23-January 13 – No School for Graham & Southern View - Winter Break
 
13.3 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT