Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 2/5/2024 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Board 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 February, 5, 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
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 11.11 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024, and the Executive Session and Special Meeting of January 10, 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 #24-08 — Ambulance Service – Home Football Games 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 #24-08 — Ambulance Service – Home Football Games
 
11.5 Approval of Travel for Franklin Middle School Show Choir and Band Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Franklin Middle School Show Choir and Franklin Middle School Band has requested permission to travel to Orlando, Florida, to the OrlandoFest Music Festival show choir and band contest at Universal Studio in Orlando; and

WHEREAS, the Franklin Middle School Show Choir agrees to raise all necessary funds and abide by all rules and regulations of Springfield School District 186;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Franklin Middle School Show Choir and Franklin Middle School Band has permission to travel to Orlando, Florida, from April 23-27, 2025.
 
11.6 Approval of Travel for Franklin Middle School Show Choir and Band Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Franklin Middle School Show Choir and Franklin Middle School Band has requested permission to travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to the Trills and Thrills Music Festival show choir and band contest; and WHEREAS, the Franklin Middle School Show Choir and Franklin Middle School Band agrees to raise all necessary funds and abide by all rules and regulations of Springfield School District 186; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Franklin Middle School Show Choir and Franklin Middle School Band has permission to travel to St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
 
11.7 Approval of Travel for Southeast High School Band Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Southeast High School Band has requested permission to travel to Eureka, Missouri, to the St. Louis Six Flags concert band performance for adjudication feedback; and

WHEREAS, the Southeast High School Band agrees to raise all necessary funds and abide by all rules and regulations of Springfield School District 186;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Southeast High School Band has permission to travel to Eureka, Missouri, on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
 
11.8 Approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar 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 2024-2025 school year and directs the Superintendent to submit the adopted calendar to the Regional Office of Education for approval.
 
11.9 Approval of an Agreement with Centegix Action
  Summary:
The Centegix Safety Platform includes the following: — Crisis Alert – Staff badges that include a push button alert system — Visitor Management – Visitor badges, logs, reports — Safety Blueprint – Dynamic, digital site mapping Effective June 2024–June 2029 Costs Years 1 and 2 – $1,642,555 – Includes set up and training ESSER III Years 3, 4, 5 – $397,665 ($132,555 per year) Tort Funds
 
  Funding:
ESSER III and Tort Funds
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is constantly looking for solutions to improve safety for our staff and students; and WHEREAS, the Centegix Safety Platform offers a staff badge alert system, visitor management, and site mapping; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Centegix for a total cost of $2,040,220.
 
11.10 Approval of an Agreement with Inclusive School Action
  Summary:
Inclusive Schooling is able to provide the following resources and training: — Paraprofessional training sessions — Inclusive education training (e.g. differentiation, co-teaching, classroom supports) — Leadership training sessions — Problem-Solving sessions — Implementation assessments Total Cost – $231,000 ESSER III
 
  Funding:
ESSER III
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 values providing an inclusive school environment for our students; and WHEREAS, Inclusive Schooling can provide training and resources to assist teachers, paraprofessionals, and leaders in providing an inclusive environment; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Inclusive Schooling for a total cost of $231,000 to be paid through ESSER III.
 
11.11 Approval of a Cooperative Team Sponsorships Action
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the cooperative team sponsorship between Lanphier High School and Southeast High School for Girls Soccer for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons.
 
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 Approval of the Policy Committee Members Action
  Summary:
The Board of Education will name three members to serve on the Policy Committee.
 
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board Members as discussed at the meeting will serve on the Policy Committee.
 
12.3 Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Springfield Park District Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the attached resolution.
 
12.4 Approval of an Addendum to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Springfield Park District Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the attached addendum to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Springfield Park District which allows twenty-four (24) baseball practice sessions at Lanphier Park at no charge each year from 2024-2029.
 
12.5 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 — Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
February 19 – No School – Holiday March 4 – No School – Holiday March 29-April 5 – No School – Spring Break
 
13.3 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT