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LOCATION:
Board 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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Real Estate – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5,6)
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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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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 11.9 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 September 18, 2023
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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 an Agreement Regarding Use of Sangamon Auditorium for the All City Music Festival
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Action
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Summary:
The All City Music Festival is an annual music event for District 186 middle and high school musicians. Students are selected from all Springfield middle schools to be a part of a middle school choir and a middle school band. Selected high school musicians make up a high school choir and high school band. The event is to be held at Sangamon Auditorium on March 26, 2024.
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Funding:
Department of Instruction Fine Arts budget
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield School District 186 hosts an All City Music Festival in celebration of the city music programs; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield Public Schools Department of Instruction will be responsible for the rental cost of the Sangamon Auditorium;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement for use of Sangamon Auditorium for the 2024 All City Music Festival at an estimated cost of $7,550.74.
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11.6
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Approval of a Consulting Agreement for Moving Beyond for Multilingual Learners Virtual Book Study
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Action
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Funding:
EL - Title III Language Instruction Educational Program
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 desires consultant services to provide a virtual book study for District English learners staff; and
WHEREAS, Carly Spina is an educational specialist with the Illinois Resource Center who is qualified to provide such services as a consultant for the District; and
WHEREAS, the cost for these services is $1,600 and will be paid by EL - Title III Language Instruction Educational Program Grant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Illinois Resource Center for the time period of November 8, 2023, and December 13, 2023, per the terms identified above.
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11.7
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Approval of an Agreement with DotCom Therapy for Speech Therapy Services
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Funding:
Payroll Sub Account 10-1200-6571-1242-000-0
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, District 186 desires services of DotCom Therapy, Inc. for speech/language tele-therapy services; and
WHEREAS, DotCom Therapy is appropriately qualified and able to provide 1.3 FTE speech/language tele-therapy services to Springfield Public School District 186 for the sole purpose of covering speech/language pathology vacancies;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and DotCom Therapy, Inc. for the time period of October 2, 2023, through March 29, 2024, at an estimated total contract cost of $82,452 to be paid in monthly minimum payments as stated in the agreement.
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11.8
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Approval of an Agreement for Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Services
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Funding:
Special Education (Medicaid)
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Julie A. Adams, a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), agrees to provide evaluations and direct service to the District; and
WHEREAS, District 186 procures such services for students with disabilities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Julie A. Adams at the rate of $90 per hour plus an additional fee for travel at the rate of $0.655 per mile for the 2023-2024 school year.
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11.9
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Approval of a Cooperative Team Sponsorships
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Action
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Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the cooperative team sponsorship between Lanphier High School, Southeast High School, and Springfield High School for Girls Wrestling for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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12.2
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Approval of a Resolution to Accept of the Proposal with First Planning Solutions
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Action
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Summary:
The Transportation Department is asking for approval to enter into a contract with First Planning Solutions. This company will assume the duties of routing all Special Ed, Regular Ed, and Early Childhood routes for the District.
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Funding:
Transportation Fund
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 Transportation Department must provide bus routing services for all students being transported; and
WHEREAS, First Planning Solutions has submitted a proposal that fits the District’s need in a fiscally responsible manner;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield Public School District 186 accepts the proposal with First Planning Solutions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board directs the Superintendent and District's legal counsel to negotiate a contract commensurate with the attached proposal.
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12.3
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Approval of a Revision to Board Policy
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Action
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains Board Policy manuals giving direction to the District; and
WHEREAS, such policy and manuals reflect case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attached policy relating to harassment and bullying prevention.
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12.4
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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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13.2
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Upcoming District Events
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Summary:
October 9 – No School – Holiday
October 19 & 20 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
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