Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 6/5/2023 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)
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 5 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
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 Equity Plan Presentation Info
 
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BUSINESS REPORTS
10.1 Business Reports Info
 
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10.2 FY22-23 Amended Budget Report Info
 
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PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education of the District to Sell Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $114,100,000 Info
 
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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 12.7 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
12.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of May 15, 2023 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 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #23-16 — Prime Vendor Food Service 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 #23-16 — Prime Vendor Food Service
 
12.5 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #23-17 — Fuel for Buses 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 #23-17 — Fuel for Buses
 
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:
NA
 
 
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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 an Agreement with DotCom Therapy for Occupational Therapy Supervision Action
  Funding:
IDEA Flow-Through Grant
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 desires services of DotCom Therapy, Inc., for Occupational Therapy Supervision Services; and WHEREAS, DotCom Therapy is appropriately qualified and able to provide 0.09 FTE Occupational Therapy Supervision to District 186 for the sole purpose of covering the 2022-2023 extended school year vacancy due to an unfilled position; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and DotCom Therapy, Inc. for the time period of June 5, 2023, through August 18, 2023, at an hourly contract rate of $75 to be paid monthly with an estimated contract cost of $2,707 as stated in the agreement.
 
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 Appointment of Treasurer Action
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that Mr. Steven Miller be appointed Treasurer to the Board of Education.
 
13.3 Approval of a Lease Agreement with Simon Property Group Action
  Funding:
Operations & Maintenance
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 and Springfield Learning Academy has a partnership with the Simon Youth Foundation; and WHEREAS, Simon Property Group's White Oaks Mall has space available; and WHEREAS, Springfield Learning Academy programming would benefit from moving to this space; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a lease agreement pending final legal review with Simon Property Group for seven years beginning with the 2023-2024 school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the annual cost for the first year is $144,000 with a three percent increase each year after.
 
13.4 Approval of a Contract to Purchase Property Action
 
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  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 one (1) parcel adjacent to property already owned by the District on Lewis Street; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education agrees that the one (1) parcel in question (14-33.0-202-015) should be purchased in a total amount not to exceed $255,000.00, plus transactional costs and brokerage fees; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Contract for Sale of Real Estate to purchase the parcel (14-33.0-202-029) contiguous with existing District property at Springfield High School; in a total amount not to exceed $255,000.00, plus transactional costs and brokerage fees; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes and directs the Board President, Superintendent of the District or her designee, and/or the District’s legal counsel, to enter into and execute the Contract for Sale of Real Estate, and all additional documentation that may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution and the Contract for Sale of Real Estate, including but not limited to the authority to execute, deliver, or receive any and all deeds, affidavits of title, closing statements, easement documents, plat act affidavits, PTAX/MyDec forms or any other such documentation necessary for the closing of said real estate transactions, and the right to pay or receive all sums due to or from the District and/or to direct or receive any wire transfer funds necessary to fulfill the intent of the Agreement. The officers, employees, and/or agents of the District shall take all action necessary or reasonably required to carry out and give effect to this Resolution and shall take all action necessary in conformity therewith. The Board hereby ratifies any and all acts and doings of the officers, employees, attorneys, and/or agents of the District, past, present and future which are in conformity with the purpose and intent of this Resolution, which are hereby, in all respects, ratified, approved, authorized, and confirmed.
 
13.5 Approval of a Contract to Purchase Property Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the amended Contract for Sale of Real Estate with HDS Building, LLC.
 
13.6 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, June 20, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
ADJOURNMENT