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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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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 11.3 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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12.2
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Approval of a Resolution for Reduction in Force of Non-Certified Personnel
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, current and projected financial circumstances of the District necessitate reduction in the number of non-certified personnel employed by the Board;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby honorably dismisses non-certified personnel as presented for the reason of economic necessity, such honorable dismissal to take effect upon the expiration of the present school term unless otherwise indicated:
The President and Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and instructed to so notify such personnel by notice substantially in the form of Exhibit 'A' as attached hereto and made part hereof.
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12.3
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Approval of a Resolution for Reduction in Force of Lawrence Education Non-Certified Personnel
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, current and projected financial circumstances of the District necessitate reduction in the number of Lawrence Education Center non-certified personnel employed by the Board;
WHEREAS, grant funding for the Lawrence Education Center program fluctuates from year to year and is therefore unreliable as a revenue stream to the District;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby honorably dismisses Lawrence Education Center non-certified personnel as presented for the reason of economic necessity, such honorable dismissal to take effect upon the expiration of the present school term unless otherwise indicated:
The President and Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and instructed to so notify such personnel by notice substantially in the form of Exhibit 'A' as attached hereto and made part hereof.
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12.4
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding Adoption of Curriculum – Literacy
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Summary:
Since the Spring of 2023, the Literacy Department has been researching and reviewing several literacy curriculum options. Teachers from elementary and middle school levels were a part of this work. Representatives from Student Support Services were also included. We are recommending the following curriculums for purchase to be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year:
– Elementary - Benchmark Advance
– Middle School - myPerspectives
Cost: $3,313,457
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Funding:
ESSER
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Springfield Public Schools Curriculum Council has heard the presentations from the Curriculum Coordinator and their representatives and recommended the adoption of textbooks and materials for the following:
Elementary and Middle School Literacy;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the literacy curriculum adoptions recommended from the Curriculum Council to be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year and to be purchased with ESSER funds.
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12.5
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Approval of a Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, a Board of Education may from time to time find it necessary to amend its budget; and
WHEREAS, Section 17-1 of The School Code of Illinois provides for such amendments; and
WHEREAS, the District has more accurate data because of the updating of certain information, which became available after the original budget was approved in September of 2023;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to amend the School District's Approved Budget for FY 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Tentative Amended Budget be made available for public inspection in the School District's offices located at 3063 Fiat Ave, Springfield, Illinois, for a period of not less than thirty (30) days beginning the 5th day of April 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Board is directed to cause proper and legal notice of the availability of the Tentative Amended Budget for inspection to be published; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public hearing on the Tentative Amended Budget be established for 6:30 p.m. on May 6, 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at any time during this period of examination the Tentative Amended Budget that is on file might be further revised or amended.
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12.6
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Approval of an Amendment to Health Life Safety Survey
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Action
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Funding:
Health Life Safety funds
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District #186 hereby accepts and approves the amended certified estimate from the Architect in the amount listed for building repair at the building listed below:
Franklin Middle School $1,008,000.00
Replace existing gymnasium heating with new heating and air conditioning system.
Reinsulate existing chilled water lines due to deteriorated insulation.
Replace roofing over gymnasium/stage/south one-story section.
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12.7
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Approval of an Amendment to Health Life Safety Survey
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Action
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Funding:
Health Life Safety Funds
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District #186 hereby accepts and approves the amended certified estimate from the Architect in the amount listed for building repair at the building listed below:
Butler Elementary School $336,000.00
Remove and replace existing roofing over the center section of the building.
Patch and repair terra cotta parapet and tuckpoint/repair brick on the parapet wall.
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12.8
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Approval of an Amendment to Health Life Safety Survey
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Action
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Funding:
Health Life Safety Funds
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District #186 hereby accepts and approves the amended certified estimate from the Architect in the amount listed for building repair at the building listed below:
Harvard Park Elementary School $300,000.00
Tuckpoint and repair all deteriorated masonry and stone materials along the parapet of the building.
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12.9
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Approval of an Amendment to Health Life Safety Survey
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Action
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Summary:
Approval of Health Life Safety Amendment
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Funding:
Health Life Safety Funds
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District #186 hereby accepts and approves the amended certified estimate from the Architect in the amount listed for building repair at the building listed below:
McClernand Elementary School $1,560,000.00
Remove and replace roof insulation and roof membrane.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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13.2
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Upcoming District Events
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Summary:
March 29-April 5 – Spring Break
March 25-April 12 – Balanced Calendar Spring Break
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