Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 6/21/2022 TIME: 6:00 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 June 21, 2022 Action
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves the agenda.
 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
5.1 President's Comments 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
7.3 E-Learning Plan Info
PUBLIC COMMENT
8.1 Public Comment Info
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
 
BUSINESS REPORTS
10.1 Business Reports Info
 
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PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 2021-2022 Amended Budget Info
CONSENT ACTION ITEMS Action
12.1 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 12.2 through 12.8 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
12.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of June 6, 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.
 
12.3 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.
 
12.4 Declaration of Surplus Property Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to declare the items listed on the attached docements as surplus materials to be sold or disposed.
 
12.5 Approval of the Balanced Calendar for the 2023-2024 School Year Action
  Summary:
State law requires express permission be given by the Board of Education for Elizabeth Graham and Southern View schools to operate as balanced calendar schools. This resolution fulfills the Board’s legal obligation to provide operating permission for Elizabeth Graham and Southern View.

The attached calendar reflects as closely as possible those teacher institutes, teacher inservices, and school improvement workshops shown on the regular school calendar as approved by the Board of Education.
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the parents, staff and administrators of Elizabeth Graham and Southern View schools have studied, adopted, and implemented the concept of balanced calendar schools; and

WHEREAS, the staff, administrators and parent organizations of Elizabeth Graham and Southern View schools have developed a proposed calendar for the 2023-2024 school year; and

WHEREAS, Elizabeth Graham and Southern View schools have requested permission to continue operation as balanced calendar schools for the 2023-2024 academic year;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Elizabeth Graham School and Southern View School, pending construction timelines and school structure decisions for the new school previously approved by the Board of Education, are granted permission to operate as balanced calendar school and to follow the proposed calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
 
12.6 Approval of the Consolidated District Wide Plan Action
  Summary:
This is our annual approval of the Consolidated District Plan that merges all of our federal funds into one plan. This plan is developed from our district wide improvement plan and by several departments.
 
  Funding:
n/a
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Illinois State Board of Education requires all school districts to develop a consolidated plan for federal funds; and

WHEREAS, the consolidated plan has been reviewed and submitted to the Board of Education;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 approves the Consolidated District Plan.
 
12.7 Approval of the Oversight and Reduction Plan for Time-out, Restraint and Isolated Time-out (RTO) Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Illinois State Board of Education requires all school districts to develop and submit an Oversight and Reduction Plan for Time-out, Restraint and Isolated Time-out (RTO); and

WHEREAS, the Oversight and Reduction Plan for RTO has been reviewed and submitted to the Board of Education;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 approves the Oversight and Reduction Plan for RTO.
 
12.8 Approval of Travel for the Lincoln Magnet School Band and Choir Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Lincoln Magnet School Band and Lincoln Magnet School Choir has requested permission to travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to perform during a St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game; and

WHEREAS, the Lincoln Magnet School Choir and Band agree to raise all necessary funds and abide by all rules and regulations of Springfield School District 186;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lincoln Magnet School Choir and Lincoln Magnet School Band have permission to travel to St. Louis, Missouri, on August 3, 2022.
 
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
13.1 Approval of Personnel Recommendations Action
 
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  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented.
 
13.2 Approval of a Resolution for the Adoption of the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 Action
  Summary:
The original FY 2022 budget was adopted in September 2021. Additional information is known regarding the District’s revenues and expenditures. This allows us to adopt a budget that is reflective of what our actual revenue and expenditures are projected to be as of June 30, 2022.
 
 
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  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield Public Schools, School District No. 186, County of Sangamon, State of Illinois, has accepted an Amended Budget for the fiscal year 2022, and the Secretary of this Board has made the same conveniently available for public inspection for at least thirty (30) days prior to final action thereon; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held as to such Amended Budget on the 21st day of June 2022, notice of said hearing having been given at least thirty (30) days prior thereto as required by law, and all other legal requirements having been complied with;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of said District that the Amended Budget for FY 2022 is hereby adopted for said fiscal year.
 
13.3 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: #10
Amount: $38,617.90
Contractor: Evans Construction

Replace existing storm sewer pumps and rework existing piping to municipal connection.
 
13.4 Student Discipline Action
  Resolution:
That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
14.1 Next Regular Meeting — Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
14.2 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT