Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 6/6/2022 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Board Room
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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 June 6, 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
 
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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 Improvement Plan Update Info
 
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9.2 Oversight and Reduction Plan for Restraint and Timeout Info
  Summary:
Student Support Services will provide an overview of the oversight and reduction plan as required by Illinois School Code.
 
 
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BUSINESS REPORTS
10.1 Business Reports Info
 
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10.2 FY 21-22 Amended Budget Report Info
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 11.12 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of May 16, 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 #22-14 — Food Service Bread Bid 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 #22-14 — Food Service Bread Bid
 
11.5 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #22-15 — Food Service Equipment Bid 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 #22-15 — Food Service Equipment Bid
 
11.6 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #22-16 — Food Service Dairy Bid 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 #22-16 — Food Service Dairy Bid
 
11.7 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #22-17 — Food Service Produce Bid 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 #22-17 — Food Service Produce Bid
 
11.8 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #22-19 — Asbestos Abatement – Jefferson Middle School and Sandburg Elementary 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 #22-19 — Asbestos Abatement – Jefferson Middle School and Sandburg Elementary School
 
11.9 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #22-21 — Custodial Supplies – Dust Mops 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 #22-21 — Custodial Supplies – Dust Mops
 
11.10 Approval of an Agreement with Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium Action
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium (ISPIC) is a professional entity that ensures a stable and high quality internship experience for pre-doctoral interns in school psychology; and

WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is interested in strengthening cooperative inter-agency planning and community-based services; and

WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 will benefit from having the membership and services that ISPIC offers to school psychology interns;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education accepts and approves an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and ISPIC for the 2022-2023 school year and directs the Executive Director of Student Support Services to execute the necessary documents.
 
11.11 Approval of a Cooperative Team Sponsorships Action
  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the cooperative team sponsorships between Lanphier High School and Southeast High School for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons for the following sports:
Boys Golf
Girls Golf
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Softball
Boys Swimming
Girls Swimming
Girls Tennis
Boys Tennis
 
11.12 Approval of the 2023-2024 School Calendar Action
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield School District 186 is required to develop an annual calendar identifying pupil attendance days for the upcoming school year; and

WHEREAS, the Calendar Committee has reviewed and recommended adoption of the proposed calendar;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the proposed public school calendar for the 2023-2024 school year and directs the Superintendent to submit the adopted calendar to the Regional Office of Education for approval.
 
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 Notice to Remedy Action
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received reports from Administration regarding the conduct and performance of Terry Schoppenhorst, a teacher of this School District; and

WHEREAS, the Board finds and determines that such reports state causes, charges, reasons, and defects in the performance and conduct of Terry Schoppenhorst, which, if not removed, are causes, charges, and reasons warranting discharge and dismissal of Terry Schoppenhorst as a teacher in this School District; and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Education of Springfield School District No. 186, Sangamon County, Illinois, as follows:

SECTION 1: That the President and Secretary of this Board of Education are hereby authorized and directed to sign and serve, or cause to be served, on behalf of this Board of Education, on Terry Schoppenhorst a Notice To Remedy substantially in the form of Exhibit 1, attached to and made a part of this Resolution, which Notice enumerates causes, charges, reasons, and defects that this Board determines, if not remedied, may result in the discharge and dismissal of Terry Schoppenhorst as a teacher in the School District.

SECTION 2: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption.
 
12.3 Approval of the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2023 Tentative Budget Action
  Summary:
The School Code requires that the Board designate who is authorized to prepare the budget each fiscal year.
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of School District No. 186 in the County of Sangamon, State of Illinois, that Mrs. Jennifer Gill and Mr. Thomas Osborne are hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for the said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board.
 
12.4 Approval of a Change Order for Butler Elementary 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: Butler Elementary School
Change Order: #7
Amount: $32,248.36
Contractor: Evans Construction

Build plywood enclosure to isolate asbestos abatement area from construction area
 
12.5 Approval of a Resolution to Purchase Property Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Illinois School Code allows school districts to acquire real property; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education believes that it is advantageous to the District to purchase four (4) lots contiguous with property already owned by the District (and the New Street Field) on Capitol Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education agrees that the four (4) lots in question (parcels 14-33.0-252-002; -003; -004; and -005) should be purchased in a total amount not to exceed $180,000;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education directs the Superintendent and her staff to negotiate the purchase of 4 lots (parcels 14-33.0-252-002; -003; -004; and -005) contiguous with existing District property at Springfield High School in an amount not to exceed $180,000, plus any transactional costs.
 
12.6 Approval of Revisions 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 policies relating to Powers and Duties of the Board, Interrogations and Searches, and Married or Pregnant Students.
 
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 — Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
June 10 – Last Day of School
 
13.3 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT