Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 11/4/2024 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)
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 November 4, 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
9.1 District Report Card Overview Info
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 11.3 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of October 21, 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.
 
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 Resolution Authorizing the Public Notice and Holding of a Public Hearing Regarding Truth in Taxation Law Action
  Summary:
The law requires the school district to notify the public and to hold a
hearing regarding the adoption of the aggregate tax levy if it exceeds
105% of the previous year’s tax extension. The estimated aggregate
tax levy represents a 4.75% increase.
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Truth in Taxation Law requires taxing districts to estimate the amount to be extended upon the levy of the preceding year;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education hereby determines that the amount of money estimated to be necessary to be raised by property taxes will be $124,363,526.00;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Board of Education is hereby authorized and directed to give public notice of such public hearing and the intent of the Board of Education to adopt an aggregate levy in an amount that is not more than 105% of the amount of property taxes extended or estimated to be extended upon the levy of the preceding year.
 
12.3 Approval of a Revision to Board Policy Action
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains a Board Policy manual giving direction to the District; and WHEREAS, such policy manual reflects case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attached reviewed and revised policy.
 
12.4 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, November 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
November 5 – No School - Election Day November 11 – No School - Veterans Day November 28-29 – No School - Thanksgiving
 
13.3 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT