Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 12/18/2023 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)
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 December 18, 2023 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
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.1 Old Business Info
7.2 New Business Info
PUBLIC COMMENT
8.1 Public Comment Info
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
 
BUSINESS REPORTS
10.1 Business Reports Info
 
Attachments:
 
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 11.3 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of December 4, 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.
 
11.3 Approval of Payroll and Bills Payable Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves payroll and bills payable as shown in the attached report.
 
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Approval of Personnel Recommendations Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented.
 
12.2 Approval of a Request for a Variance Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Architect for Springfield High School has recommended a variance from the requirements of the International Building Code 2015, Section 504.4; and WHEREAS, the Architect has developed a plan of action that allows for compartmentalized fire areas and sprinkler systems within the new architectural plans; and WHEREAS, the Regional Office of Education and Illinois State Board of Education must review variance requests and make final determinations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the application for variance approval for submission to the Regional Office of Education and Illinois State Board of Education.
 
12.3 Approval of a Request for a Variance Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Architect for Springfield High School has recommended a variance from the requirements of the International Building Code 2015 Sections 712.1.1 through 712.1.16; and WHEREAS, the Architect requests the option to use the provisions outlined in IBC 2021 Section 404.5 for the atrium / learning stair area in the new architectural designs; and WHEREAS, the Regional Office of Education and Illinois State Board of Education must review variance requests and make final determinations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the application for variance approval for submission to the Regional Office of Education and Illinois State Board of Education.
 
12.4 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, January 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
December 21-January 2 – No School – Winter Break December 18-January 8 – No School – Winter Break for Balanced Calendar
 
ADJOURNMENT