Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 5/16/2022 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Board Room
DETAILS:
 
CALL TO ORDER at 5:00 p.m.
1.1 Roll Call Info
THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 5:00 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 16, 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 Legacy Pointe Sports Complex Info
7.3 New Business Info
7.4 Review Board Policy Updates Info
 
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PUBLIC COMMENT
8.1 Public Comment Info
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
9.1 Teaching & Learning — Iles and Lee 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 11.8 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of May 2, 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 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 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #22-18 — Underground Storage Tank – Franklin Middle School Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of same upon completion:

Bid #22-18 — Underground Storage Tank – Franklin Middle School
 
11.5 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #22-20 — Cafeteria Abatement – Grant Middle School Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of same upon completion:

Bid #22-20 — Cafeteria Abatement – Grant Middle School
 
11.6 Approval of a Quote to Renovate the Early Learning Center South Playground Action
  Funding:
Preschool For All, Early Childhood Block Grant
 
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to accept the attached quote from GameTime/Cunningham Recreation in the amount of $206,815.03 and to approve payment of same upon completion.
 
11.7 Approval of an Agreement with United States Army Regarding a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) Program Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Mission of Springfield Public School District 186 includes to “develop in all students the knowledge, understanding, skills, and attributes to empower them to be life-long learners and citizens” and to provide a climate to this in “that promotes high expectations, strives to meet individual needs, and values diversity;” and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) is one of the largest character development and citizenship programs for youth in the world and designs academic content and authentic learning experiences for all “Cadets” to collaborate, reflect, develop critical thinking skills, and integrate content within other disciplines; and

WHEREAS, the JROTC curriculum is rigorous and relevant to 21st Century Education programming, meets requirements of the Common Core State Standards, aligns with Career and Technical Education clusters, and may be offered for graduation credit; and

WHEREAS, the JROTC five Quality Indicators have been shown to be successful in addressing the following: attendance, graduation rate, student discipline, drop-out rate, and grade-point average; and

WHEREAS, the Springfield Public School District 186 agrees to provide office space, classroom space, storage space, and “drill” space for Cadre use;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent’s designee is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of the Army’s designee whereby a JROTC program will be developed at each Southeast High School and Springfield Learning Academy prior to September 1, 2022, at a cost not to exceed $25,000; whereby a JROTC program will be developed at each Lanphier High School and Springfield High School prior to September 1, 2023, at a cost not to exceed $50,000 for each following year.
 
11.8 Approval of the Student and Family Handbook for the 2022-2023 School Year Action
  Summary:
That the Board of Education approves the reviewed and revised Student and Family Handbook for the 2022-2023 school year.
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, it is required to review the Student and Family Handbook annually; and

WHEREAS, a committee consisting of parents, administrators, teachers and secondary students reviewed and revised the Student and Family Handbook for the 2022-2023 school year;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the newly reviewed and revised Springfield Public Schools Student and Family Handbook for the 2022-2023 school year.
 
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 to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, a Board of Education may from time to time find it necessary to amend its budget; and

WHEREAS, Section 17-1 of The School Code of Illinois provides for such amendments; and

WHEREAS, the District has more accurate data because of the updating of certain information, which became available after the original budget was approved in September of 2021;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED to amend the School District's Approved Budget for FY 2022; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Tentative Amended Budget be made available for public inspection in the School District's offices located at 1900 West Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois, for a period of not less than thirty (30) days beginning the 20th day of May 2022; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Board is directed to cause proper and legal notice of the availability of the Tentative Amended Budget for inspection to be published; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the public hearing on the Tentative Amended Budget be established for 6:30 p.m. on June 21, 2022; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that at any time during this period of examination the Tentative Amended Budget that is on file might be further revised or amended.
 
12.3 Approval of a Change Order for Grant Middle School Action
  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: Grant Middle School
Change Order: #9
Amount: $16,367.08
Contractor: Johnco Construction

Existing conditions required the new beams and columns along the existing building to be moved requiring modification to the floor and roof joists.
 
12.4 Approval of Change Orders for Franklin Middle School Action
  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 Orders and directs the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board.

Location: Franklin Middle School
Change Order: #1
Amount: $19,113.71
Contractor: Johnco Construction

Provide required steel lintels not shown on the drawings at doors and windows within the structure.

Location: Franklin Middle School
Change Order: #2
Amount: $11,661.86
Contractor: Johnco Construction

Provide removal of existing heating coils not required by the new HVAC system.

Location: Franklin Middle School
Change Order: #3
Amount: $19,635.20
Contractor: Johnco Construction

Provide additional roof tapered insulation to roofing system, not shown on the drawings.
 
12.5 Approval of Change Orders for Butler 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 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 Orders and directs the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board.

Location: Butler Elementary School
Change Order: 5
Amount: ($14,846.95)
Contractor: Evans Construction

Deduct chair lifts to the stage and install ramp from first floor to the stage.

Location: Butler Elementary School
Change Order: 6
Amount: $20,368.70
Contractor: Evans Construction

Provide drywall infill under the stairs and replace ceiling removed during asbestos abatement.
 
12.6 Approval of an Addition to Board Policy Action
 
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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 policy relating to the Targeted School Violence Prevention Program.
 
12.7 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 — June 6, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
May 30 – No School – Holiday
June 4 – Graduation
June 10 – Last Day of School
 
13.3 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT