Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 9/3/2024 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 September 3, 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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10.2 2024-2025 Tentative Budget Presentation Info
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 11.4 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of August 19, 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 Approval of an Agreement with Huddle Up Care, Inc. for School Psychology Services Action
  Funding:
Special Education Substitute Account
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, District 186 desires services of Huddle Up Care, Inc., for School Psychology Services; and WHEREAS, Huddle Up Care, Inc. is appropriately qualified and able to provide 0.60 FTE school psychologist services to Springfield Public School District 186 for the sole purpose of covering the 2024-2025 school year vacancy due to unfilled positions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Huddle Up Care, Inc. for the time period of August 19, 2024, through May 30, 2025, at a hourly contract rate of $85.00 for committed hours to be paid monthly with an estimated contract cost of $69,252.05 as stated in the agreement.
 
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 a Change Order for Lanphier High School Action
  Summary:
Provide additional concrete walk areas at Lanphier High School
 
  Funding:
Construction Bond Fund
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education has previously approved a Bid from below listed contractors for locations listed below; and WHEREAS, the Architect for such project has recommended approval of a change order which complies with the applicable provisions of Chapters 122 and 38 of the Illinois Revised Statutes; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist to provide payment for the additional requested change in this contract; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Change Order and directs the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board. Location: Lanphier High School Change Order: #2 Amount: $75,318.13 Contractor: O’Shea Builders Scope of Work: Provide concrete walks at southwest side of building to accommodate pedestrian traffic to the parking lot and to the public sidewalks. Work includes additional grade modifications, form work and concrete.
 
12.3 Approval of a Change Order for Lanphier High School Action
  Summary:
Replace existing building sump pumps and connect to back up generator.
 
  Funding:
Construction Bond Fund
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education has previously approved a Bid from below listed contractors for locations listed below; and WHEREAS, the Architect for such project has recommended approval of a change order which complies with the applicable provisions of Chapters 122 and 38 of the Illinois Revised Statutes; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist to provide payment for the additional requested change in this contract; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the following Change Order and directs the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board. Location: Lanphier High School Change Order: #3 Amount: $78,768.45 Contractor: O’Shea Builders Scope of Work: Replace sump pumps in the mechanical room with new system. Include connection to backup generator for operation during power failure.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
13.1 Next Regular Meeting — Monday, September 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT