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CALL TO ORDER at 4:30 p.m.
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THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 4:30 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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Real Estate – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5,6)
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Student Board Representative Interviews 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3)
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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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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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5.2
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Recognition of the Springfield High School Scholastic Bowl Team
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Summary:
The Board of Education recognizes the Springfield High School Scholastic Bowl Team for their second place finish at the State Scholastic Bowl Tournament.
Jack Casey
Ethan Baima
Olivia Baima
Aliyah Hashmi
Arnav Nagrecha
Deb Eaton, Coach
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
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CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
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11.1
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Approval of Consent Action Items
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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 11.8 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
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11.2
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Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of Monday, April 18, 2022, and the Public Hearings of Wednesday, April 6, 2022, and Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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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.
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11.5
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Approval of an Agreement with Kidzeum Regarding a Maker Lab Summer Camp
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Summary:
The District is seeking board approval of a new, one year only, partnership with Kidzeum. Sixty second grade students will participate in a one-week summer program, held at Kidzeum of Health and Science. This camp will feature the Maker Lab from Illinois Math & Science Academy. Maker Lab is a full day camp and will be offered June 20-24, 2022, and June 27-July 1, 2022. This partnership will allow Springfield School District students to attend the camp at no cost. ARP ESSER III funds will be used to support this partnership at a total cost of $23,100.
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, sixty Springfield Public School District 186 second grade students will benefit from the Illinois Math & Science Academy Camp, a one-week summer camp program at Kidzeum of Health and Science; and
WHEREAS, the Kidzeum is able to provide staff and will feature the Maker Lab from Illinois Math & Science Academy;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Kidzeum pending final legal review for a total cost of $23,100 to be paid from ESSER funds.
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11.6
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Approval of an Agreement with Kidzeum Regarding a Summer Camp
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Summary:
The District is seeking board approval of a new, one year only, partnership with Kidzeum. Thirty 3rd and 4th grade students will participate in a five-week summer camp, held at Kidzeum of Health and Science. Kidzeum is offering a full day summer camp focused on STEM/STEAM, literacy and social-emotional learning through exploration and play. Topics will be wide-ranging, from pollinators, body systems and art, to engineering and technology (coding, drones, rockets, and 3D printing). This camp will change weekly over the course of the summer, so students remain engaged and are always learning something new. This camp runs Monday-Friday from 8:30-3:30. The dates are July 5-August 5, 2022. This partnership will allow Springfield School District students to attend the camp at no cost. ARP ESSER III funds will be used to support this partnership at a total cost of $42,750.
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, thirty Springfield Public School District 186 third and fourth grade students will benefit from a five-week summer camp program at Kidzeum of Health and Science; and
WHEREAS, the Kidzeum is able to provide staff and educational opportunities focused on STEM/STEAM, literacy and social-emotional learning through exploration and play;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Kidzeum pending final legal review for a total cost of $42,750 to be paid from ESSER funds.
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11.7
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Approval of an Agreement with the Illinois Association of School Boards
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education seeks to review and update all Board policies; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Association of School Boards provides a policy customization service to review, update, and align all policies with current laws, regulations, and practices; and
WHEREAS, the customization service will also allow the District to fully utilize PRESS, IASB's Policy Reference Education Subscription Service, to keep policies up to date in the future;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with IASB for policy manual customization services at a total cost of $12,000.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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12.2
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Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021
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Summary:
Board Approval of the ACFR for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 105, Article 5, Section 2-3.17a require the completion of an annual financial audit by all school districts; and
WHEREAS, the accounting firm of Wipfli, LLP, has conducted such an audit in accordance with all prescribed statutory requirements, rules, regulations, and/or standards; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received and reviewed said audit from, Wipfli, LLP;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (audit) for Fiscal Year 2021 as presented.
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12.3
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Approval of the Recommendation to Include Southern View in the Consolidation of Hazel Dell and Laketown on a New Site
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Our Schools Our Future Master Facility Plan includes previously approved plans to consolidate Hazel Dell and Laketown schools in a new building on a new site; and
WHEREAS, after further review of the extensive needs at Southern View, the projected costs, and the proximity to the Stevenson Drive corridor; and
WHEREAS, the District, based upon advice from architects and engineers, recommends that the three schools are consolidated in a new school building on a new site;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the recommendation to include Southern View School in the planned consolidation of Hazel Dell and Laketown schools at a new site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the District will bring forth a recommendation for the new site for approval by the Board of Education at a future Board meeting.
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12.4
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Approval of Revisions to Board Policies
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains Board Policy manuals giving direction to the District; and
WHEREAS, such policy and manuals reflect case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attached policies relating to:
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting,
Attendance,
Physical Contact or Time out,
Allergy Management, and
Administering Medication.
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12.5
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Approval of Travel Expenses for Board Members (State Conference)
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Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves travel expenses as follows for the IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference from November 18-20, 2022:
Erica Austin
Registration - $499.00
Hotel - $750.00
Transportation - $80.00
Buffy Lael-Wolf
Registration - $499.00
Hotel - $750.00
Transportation - $80.00
Anthony Mares
Registration - $499.00
Hotel - $750.00
Transportation - $80.00
J. Michael Zimmers
Registration - $499.00
Hotel - $750.00
Transportation - $80.00
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12.6
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Student Discipline
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Resolution:
That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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14.1
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Nominations for President of the Board of Education
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Summary:
The Superintendent will accept nominations for president.
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Resolution:
That the Board of Education nominate and elect a Board President for a one-year term.
New president assumes duties of presiding officer.
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14.3
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Nominations for Secretary
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Summary:
The President will accept nominations for Secretary.
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Resolution:
That the Board of Education nominate and elect a Board Secretary.
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14.4
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Nominations for Assistant Secretary
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Summary:
The President will accept nominations for Assistant Secretary.
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Resolution:
That the Board of Education nominate and elect an Assistant Board Secretary.
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14.5
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Appointment of Treasurer
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Thomas Osborne be appointed Treasurer to the Board of Education.
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14.6
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Adoption of Board Policies and Code of Conduct
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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.
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