Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 4/4/2022 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)
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 April 4, 2022 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 Social Emotional Learning Presentation Info
BUSINESS REPORTS
10.1 Business Reports Info
 
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10.2 Health Insurance Recommendation Info
 
Attachments:
 
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 11.8 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of March 21, 2022 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 the Release of Executive Session Minutes from July 6, 2021, through December 20, 2021 Action
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to publicly release the executive session minutes of the following Board meetings (except for portions of such minutes that have been redacted for the reason that the need to maintain confidentiality of certain personnel information continues to exist):

Regular Meeting of July 6, 2021
Regular Meeting of July 19, 2021
Regular Meeting of August 2, 2021
Regular Meeting of August 16, 2021
Regular Meeting of September 7, 2021
Regular Meeting of September 20, 2021
Regular Meeting of October 4, 2021
Regular Meeting of October 18, 2021
Regular Meeting of November 2, 2021
Regular Meeting of November 15, 2021
Special Meeting of November 22, 2021
Regular Meeting of December 6, 2021
Regular Meeting of December 20, 2021
 
11.4 Approval of a Resolution Regarding Verbatim Recordings from July 6, 2021, through December 20, 2021 Action
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to extend non-disclosure of the recordings of the closed Executive Session portions of the Board’s regular and special meetings set forth below for the reason that the need to maintain confidentiality continues to exist and to authorize and direct the Board Secretary to destroy such recordings on or after the identified dates:

Regular Board Meeting Date — Authorized Destruction Date
July 6, 2021 — January 7, 2023
July 19, 2021 — January 20, 2023
August 2, 2021 — February 3, 2023
August 16, 2021 — February 17, 2023
September 7, 2021 — March 8, 2023
September 20, 2021 — March 21, 2023
October 4, 2021 — April 5, 2023
October 18, 2021 — April 19, 2023
November 1, 2021 — May 2, 2023
November 15, 2021 — May 16, 2023
November 22, 2021 — May 23, 2023
December 6, 2021 — June 7, 2023
December 20, 2021 — June 21, 2023
 
11.5 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.
 
11.6 Approval of an Agreement with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Action
  Summary:
The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) will provide a 4-day Instructor Certification Program in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2nd Edition: Trauma training which will provide the foundation for the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) train-the-trainers model used by our district.

The strategies taught provide a framework for decision-making and problem solving to prevent, de-escalate, and safely respond to behavior. It provides a foundation to structure prevention and intervention approaches based on a philosophy of providing the best possible Care, Welfare, Safety and Security for staff and those they are responsible for, even during crisis situations.
 
  Funding:
IDEA Funds
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, school districts are required to be knowledgeable of and have access to appropriate Crisis Prevention and Intervention methods that support a safe environment for students and staff; and

WHEREAS, the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is a professional entity that is qualified and willing to provide on-site training; and

WHEREAS, District 186 procures such services for Crisis Prevention and Interventions;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 accepts and approves the agreement for the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) to provide on-site training April 26-29, 2022, for a minimum of six (6) new Instructor Certification candidates at a rate of $4,999 per person and a minimum of five (5) new Instructor Renewal candidates at a rate of $3,499 per person for a total of $47,489 to be paid from IDEA funds.
 
11.7 Approval of the Camp Invention Program Action
  Summary:
The District is seeking Board approval of a new partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Two hundred elementary school (grades K-5) students will participate in a one week summer program, held at Franklin Middle School, located at 1200 Outer Park Drive. The program will feature two one-week long programs, June 13-17, 2022, or August 1-5, 2022 and will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students may attend one of the sessions. Camp Invention is a confidence-boosting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) summer camp where students build creative inventions and lasting friendships. The camp offers new and exciting hands-on activities every year. Transportation and lunch will be provided at no charge to families. Historically this program has been offered at a cost to district families which prevented our underserved population from attending. This partnership will allow a more diverse group of students to benefit from this camp. ARP ESSER III/After School Funding funds will be used to support this partnership at a total cost of $45,000.
 
  Funding:
ESSER III
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, two hundred Springfield School District 186 Elementary students will benefit from Camp Invention, a one week summer camp program at Franklin Middle School; and

WHEREAS, the National Inventors Hall of Fame is able to provide staff and educational enrichment to these students; and

WHEREAS, the National Inventors Hall of Fame’s program encourages young people to develop their innovative thinking skills, self confidence, problem solving skills, social skills and their intellectual selves;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the National Convention Hall of Fame pending final legal review for a total cost of $45,000 to be paid from ESSER funds.
 
11.8 Approval of the Summer Sparks Program Action
  Summary:
The District is seeking Board approval of a new partnership with the YMCA of Springfield and The Springfield Art Association. A total of ninety-six students from Enos and McClernand elementary schools will participate in a summer program at McClernand. The program will run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The program dates are June 13-August 12, 2022. The morning will focus on academics and the afternoon will feature enrichment activities. Both breakfast and lunch will be provided at no cost to families. Parents will be required to drop off and pick up students from McClernand at the end of the program day. ARP ESSER III funds will be used to support this partnership at a total cost of approximately $180,000.
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Enos Elementary and McClernand Elementary students will benefit from Summer Sparks, a summer enrichment program; and

WHEREAS, the YMCA, Springfield Art Association and Springfield School District are able to provide facilities; and

WHEREAS, the YMCA and Springfield Art Association will provide staff and educational enrichment to these students this summer; and

WHEREAS, the Summer Sparks program encourages young people to develop their emotional, physical, artistic, social and intellectual selves;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the YMCA and Springfield Art Association pending final legal review for a total cost of $179,733 to be paid from ESSER funds.
 
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 Black Hawk Elementary School Action
  Funding:
Construction Bond Funds
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has previously approved a Bid from the below listed contractor for the location 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: Black Hawk Elementary School
Change Order: #4
Amount: $37,925.54
Contractor: Johnco Construction

Add structural steel members to make existing conditions stable for new construction.
Relocate roof top unit number 2 to new location due to conflict with existing conditions.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
13.1 Next Regular Meeting — Monday, April 18, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
April 15 & 18 – No School – Holiday
April 7-22 – Graham & Southern View Spring Break
 
13.3 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT