Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 9/18/2023 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 September 18, 2023 Action
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves the agenda.
 
PUBLIC HEARING
5.1 Public Hearing – Acquisition of Property Info
 
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5.2 Public Hearing – FY24 Tentative Budget Info
 
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
6.1 President's Comments Info
6.2 Student Report Info
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
7.1 Superintendent's Report Info
7.2 Administrator and Teacher Salary Report for the 2022-23 School Year Info
  Summary:
Presented per sections 10-20.47 and 34-18.38 of the Illinois School Code, which require school districts to report administrator and teacher salary and benefits information to the Illinois State Board of Education by October 1 of each year, and to present this information at a school board meeting before posting on the Internet website of the school district.
 
 
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1 Old Business Info
8.2 New Business Info
8.3 710.0651 - Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment Info
PUBLIC COMMENT
9.1 Public Comment Info
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
 
BUSINESS REPORTS
11.1 Business Reports 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 12.4 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
12.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of September 5, 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 Approval of an Agreement with Presidio Action
  Summary:
The District Technology Department is recommending the attached agreement with Presidio to set up new networking equipment, VOIP phones and security protocols. These services ensure the set up will be completed efficiently and at the highest standard for the two new locations, Springfield Learning Academy and District Office. As part of the service contract, Presidio engineers will assist District technicians with planning and implementation when switching over services to the two locations. Cost of these services is $16,587 to be paid from the Technology Services Budget.
 
  Funding:
Technology Budget
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, networking services are needed at two new locations, Springfield Learning Academy and District Office; and WHEREAS, the Presidio is able to provide consulting services to ensure efficiency and security protocols; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Presidio for a total cost of $16,587.
 
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 Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Action
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Budget for FY 2023-2024 (Fiscal Year 2024):

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield Public Schools, School District No. 186, County of Sangamon, State of Illinois, caused to be prepared in tentative form a budget 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 budget on the 18th day of September, 2023, notice of said hearing was 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 as follows:

1. That the fiscal year of this School District be and the same hereby is fixed and declared to be beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024;

2. That the following budget containing an estimate of amounts available in each fund, separately, and of expenditures from each be and the same is hereby adopted as the budget of the School District for said fiscal year.
 
13.3 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AUTHORITY FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO EXERCISE CERTAIN POWERS REGARDING EMINENT DOMAIN TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 521 AND 523 WEST MONROE STREET IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, COUNTY OF SANGAMON, STATE OF ILLINOIS Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the attached resolution requesting authority from the General Assembly to exercise certain powers regarding eminent domain to acquire certain real property located at 521 and 523 West Monroe Street in the City of Springfield, County of Sangamon, State of Illinois.
 
13.4 Approval of the Partial Settlement in JUUL Litigation Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield School District No. 186 (“District”) is currently engaged in litigation in the matter of District v. JUUL Labs, Inc. F/K/A PAX Labs, Inc.; James Monsees; Adam Bowen; Nicholas Pritzker; Hoyoung Huh; Riaz Valani; Altria Group, Inc.; Altria Client Services LLC; Altria Group Distribution Company; and Philip Morris USA, Inc., Case No. 3:22-cv-08862 (the “Litigation”); and WHEREAS, the Altria Defendants (as defined below) have reached a tentative agreement to settle the matters in dispute (“Settlement Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Altria Defendants include Altria Group, Inc., Philip Morris USA, Inc., Altria Client Services LLC, Altria Enterprises LLC, and Altria Group Distribution Company (collectively “Altria”); and WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement with the Altria Defendants has been presented to the District’s Board of Education for final approval; WHEREAS, the Board of Education, after consideration of all factors and upon the advice of counsel, has determined that it is in the best interest of the District to approve the Settlement Agreement with the Altria Defendants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the District’s Board of Education hereby approves the Settlement Agreement and will take all necessary steps to effectuate the Settlement Agreement.
 
13.5 Approval of an Agreement with Flock Safety Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the attached agreement with Flock Safety permitting a license plate reader to be installed on District property for public safety purposes.
 
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 — Monday, October 2, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
14.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
September 22 – No School – Teacher Institute Day
 
ADJOURNMENT