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LOCATION:
Board Room
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CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 p.m
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THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 5:30 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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Contract Negotiations – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
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Pending and Imminent Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
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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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PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
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CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
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Action
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11.1
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Approval of Consent Action Items
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Action
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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 11.9 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 August 21, 2023
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Action
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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 Regarding the National SAM Innovation Project
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Action
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Summary:
The Wallace Foundation funded creation of the National SAM (School Administration Manager) Innovation Project (NSIP) to provide a process for school principals and other school leaders to make more effective use of their instructional leadership time. NSIP, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, is the sole provider of SAM process services, tools and materials.
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has successfully implemented the SAM process in selected schools and district level sites.
SPS will pay NSIP $55,000 for a district site-license and services described in contract for school leaders, district level leaders, principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches and any other leader the district selects.
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Funding:
Title II
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, The National SAM Innovation Project has the experience, knowledge, expertise and ongoing research base that will benefit our district as we continue with this project; and
WHEREAS, the fee for service is $55,000 for a district site-license; and
WHEREAS, The National SAMS Innovation Project’s fee for services are reimbursable through Title II funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the fee for services with the National SAM Innovation Project.
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11.6
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Approval of an IL Empower Partner Agreement for Lee School with The Thoughtful Classroom
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Action
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Summary:
Schools that have a comprehensive school improvement status (lowest category in the state) as a result of their scores on the IL Report Card must have an approved Learning Partner to support their school improvement efforts. The purpose of the work with The Thoughtful Classroom, the proposed Learning Partner for Lee (which is a comprehensive school) is to develop a deep understanding of the goals, challenges, and learning culture of Lee School. This understanding will be developed to support improvement in teacher practice and student learning and achievement.
The Thoughtful Classroom team will work collaboratively with the school leadership team to identify “problems of practice” that are impeding student achievement. The Thoughtful Classroom coach will also work with the leadership teams to identify tools and strategies for solving these problems of practice and raising student achievement. There will be an initial online assessment to gather information about current teaching practices and establish a list of the best tools and strategies to focus on in 2023-2024 school year.
Following the initial assessment, ongoing leadership support (principal and ILT), coaching, and professional learning for staff will be implemented throughout the year.
Cost: $17,800
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Funding:
Title I-IL Empower Funds
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed IL Empower Work Plans for School Improvement; and
WHEREAS, Lee School has identified a need for support in identifying and using tools and strategies for solving problems of practice and raising student achievement; and
WHEREAS, The Thoughtful Classroom is an approved IL Empower partner that can provide these supports;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with The Thoughtful Classroom for a total amount of $17,800 to be paid from Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds.
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11.7
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Approval of an Agreement with Riverside Insights
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Summary:
District 186 schools will utilize the Kindergarten and Grade 5 CogAT Online Testing. Riverside Insights Kindergarten and Grade 5 CogAt Online Tests are used to determine the potential gifted students. These tests from Riverside Insights will offer individualized results for placement of kindergarten and grade 5 students.
Total Cost: $30,305.00
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Funding:
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Riverside Insights provides individualized testing supports for kindergarten and fifth grades via the services of an online testing; and
WHEREAS, Riverside Insights agrees to provide assistive services for staff; and
WHEREAS, Riverside Insights services is being funded through ESSER funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the continuation of an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Riverside Insights for the 2023-2024 school year at a cost of $30,305 collectively for the kindergarten and fifth grade CogAT Online Testing.
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11.8
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Approval of an Agreement with the YMCA for the Enos After-school Program
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Summary:
The District is seeking Board approval for an existing partnership with the YMCA of Springfield. Fifty students from Enos Elementary School will participate in an after-school program at the YMCA at 601 N. 4th St. The program will run Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. In addition to the after-school program, the YMCA will provide 24 days to participate in an all-day program during winter break, spring break, inclement weather days, and other non-student attendance days. This partnership will include a YMCA Family Membership for each family, monthly family/community events, character development activities, daily enrichment activities, homework support, and daily moderate to rigorous, safe physical activity, which includes swimming! Transportation from Enos to the YMCA will be provided through a regular bus route by adding the YMCA as a bus stop. This will eliminate any additional transportation expenses. Parents must pick up students from the YMCA nightly at the end of the program day. ESSER funds will be used to support this partnership at a total cost of $147,000 per year for 1 year.
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Funding:
ESSER
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Enos Elementary School students will benefit from the Enos After-school Program at the Downtown YMCA, an after-school enrichment program; and
WHEREAS, the YMCA are able to provide facilities, staff and educational enrichment activities for after-school program; and
WHEREAS, the Enos After-school Program at the Downtown YMCA encourages young people to develop their emotional, physical, artistic, social and intellectual selves;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the YMCA pending final legal review for a total annual cost of $147,000 per year for one year to be paid from ESSER funds.
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11.9
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Approval of an Agreement Regarding the Springfield Art Association After-School Program
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Summary:
The District seeks Board approval for a new, one-year-only partnership with the Springfield Art Association. Twenty students from McClernand and 32 high school students will participate in an after-school program at the Springfield Art Association, located at 700 North 4th Street Springfield, IL 62702. During this program, the Springfield Art Association Reinforce National Standards for The Visual Arts and Provided parent/caregiver orientation, workshops, and tools to promote imagination, skill development, and cognitive problem-solving. The program will run Monday and Wednesday for Elementary students from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm for high school students. Students will complete one project per day for the duration of the program. Each project would be based on a new technique or art history/ cultural lesson, and each student will be provided a Make & Take Art project each week to reinforce art education at home. ESSER funds will be used to support this partnership at a total cost of $37,144.00 per year for one year.
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, McClernand Elementary School, Lanphier High School, Springfield High School and Southeast High School students will benefit from the Springfield Art Association after-school enrichment program; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield Art Association are able to provide facilities, staff and educational enrichment activities for the after-school program; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield Art Association after-school program encourages young people to develop their emotional, physical, artistic, social and intellectual selves;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with the Springfield Art Association pending final legal review for a total annual cost of $37,144 per year for one year to be paid from ESSER funds.
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