Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 5/3/2021 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Board Room
DETAILS:
 
CALL TO ORDER at 5:15 p.m.
1.1 Roll Call Info
THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 5:15 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)
Real Estate – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5,6)
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 May 3, 2021 Action
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves the agenda.
 
REPORT OF THE CANVASS OF VOTES
5.1 Declaring the Results of the Election on April 6, 2021 Info
ADJOURN SINE DIE
6.1 Adjourn Sine Die Info
SEATING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
7.1 Seating of the Board of Education Info
OATH OF OFFICE
8.1 Oath of Office Info
  Summary:
Mrs. Gill will administer the oath of office.
 
CALL TO ORDER
9.1 Roll Call Info
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
10.1 Nominations for President of the Board of Education Action
  Summary:
The Superintendent will accept nominations for president.
 
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education nominate and elect a Board President for a one-year term.

New president assumes duties of presiding officer.
 
10.2 Nominations for Vice-President of the Board of Education Action
  Summary:
The President will accept nominations for vice-president.
 
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education nominate and elect a Vice-President for a one-year term.
 
10.3 Nominations for Secretary Action
  Summary:
The President will accept nominations for Secretary.
 
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education nominate and elect a Board Secretary.
 
10.4 Nominations for Assistant Secretary Action
  Summary:
The President will accept nominations for Assistant Secretary.
 
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education nominate and elect an Assistant Board Secretary.
 
10.5 Appointment of Treasurer Action
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Nathan Fretz be appointed Treasurer to the Board of Education.
 
10.6 Adoption of Board Policies and Code of Conduct Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board re-adopt Board Policies as currently in effect, that the Board observe Roberts’ Rules of Order, Revised, except as otherwise provided by Board Policies or statute, that Roll Calls be made on a rotating basis and that the Board shall adhere to the attached Code of Conduct.
 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
11.1 President's Comments Info
11.2 Student Report Info
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
12.1 Superintendent's Report Info
DISCUSSION ITEMS
13.1 Old Business Info
13.2 New Business Info
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
 
BUSINESS REPORTS
15.1 Business Reports Info
 
Attachments:
 
CONSENT ACTION ITEMS Action
16.1 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 16.2 through 16.7 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
16.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of April 19, 2021 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.
 
16.3 Approval of Payroll and Bills Payable Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves payroll and bills payable as shown in the attached report.
 
16.4 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #21-16 — Washington Middle School Addition and Renovation Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of same upon completion:

Bid #21-16 — Washington Middle School Addition and Renovation
 
16.5 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #21-19 — Lighting & Intercom System Replacement – Southeast High School Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of same upon completion:

Bid #21-19 — Lighting & Intercom System Replacement – Southeast High School
 
16.6 Approval of the Schedule of Meetings of the Board of Education for the 2021-2022 School Year Action
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the attached calendar of dates for the regular meetings of the Board of Education of Springfield Public School District 186 be adopted for the 2021-2022 school year.
 
16.7 Approval of a Quote for Installation of Turf Surfacing and Playground Equipment at the Early Learning Center Action
  Funding:
Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion Grants FY 21
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to accept the attached quote as follows and to approve payment of same upon completion:

ELC – Turf Surfacing and Playground Equipment Installation
 
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
17.1 Approval of Personnel Recommendations Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented.
 
17.2 Approval of a Resolution to Consider Testing Procedures for High Schools for Summer and Fall 2021 Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the District qualifies to participate in the SHIELD Illinois testing program at Lanphier High School, Southeast High School, and Springfield High School; and

WHEREAS, the District currently utilizes the state-funded Binax rapid antigen tests for symptomatic staff and students; and

WHEREAS, the District is interested in implementing a testing strategy to provide increased mitigation of COVID-19 transmission as we move toward full return to learn; and

WHEREAS, SHIELD Illinois is a saliva-based PCR surveillance testing program; and

WHEREAS, the SHIELD Illinois program is fully funded by the State of Illinois through December 2021; and

WHEREAS, the SHIELD Illinois program provides staffing to administer the testing program;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to review, plan, and implement appropriate testing procedures at Lanphier High School, Southeast High School, and Springfield High School between June 2021-December 2021.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
18.1 Next Regular Meeting — Monday, May 17, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
18.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
Graduation Ceremonies - June 5, 2021
Lanphier High School - 11 AM
Southeast High School - 2 PM
Springfield High School - 5 PM

Lawrence Education Center Graduation - June 4, 2021, 6PM
 
18.3 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
Attachments:
 
18.4 Alliance Legislative Reports – 102-11, 102-12, and 102-13 Info
  Summary:
Available at https://www.iasb.com/govrel/alrmenu.cfm
 
PUBLIC COMMENT
 
ADJOURNMENT