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CALL TO ORDER at 3:40 p.m.
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THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 3:40 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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Pending and Imminent Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
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Student Board Representative Interviews 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3)
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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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12.1
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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 12.2 through 12.13 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
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12.2
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Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of Monday, April 22, 2024
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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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12.5
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Approval of an Agreement with NWEA MAP Online Benchmark Testing
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Action
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Summary:
For two academic school years, District 186 schools will utilize the NWEA MAP Online Benchmark Testing program. The Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) is an interim assessment in reading and math that is designed to measure student growth and learning needs at important benchmarks in the year: beginning, middle, and end. This benchmark assessment adapts to each student’s ability measuring what the student knows, diagnoses instructional needs, monitors growth over time, and provides information to make data-driven decisions related to instructional planning and learning. This assessment is for K through 12th grade students.
Total Cost: $333,200.00
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Funding:
ESSER III
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, NWEA MAP provides individualized learning supports for kindergarten through twelfth grades via the services of an online assessment program; and
WHEREAS, NWEA MAP agrees to provide assistive services for both on site and virtual learning staff; and
WHEREAS, NWEA MAP services being funded through ESSER budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the continuation of an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and NWEA MAP for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years at a cost of $333,200 collectively for the NWEA MAP Online Benchmark Testing program.
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12.6
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Approval of an Agreement with Illuminate Education for FastBridge Assessment System and FASTflix Training
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Summary:
District 186 schools will utilize FastBridge Assessment System and FASTflix Training. Illuminate Education’s FastBridge Program and FASTflix Training uses individualized K-12 assessment. This program from Illuminate Education will offer individualized assessment support for kindergarten through twelfth grades.
Total Cost: $215,020.00
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Funding:
ESSER III
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Illuminate Education provides individualized assessment supports for kindergarten through twelfth grades via the services of an online assessment program; and
WHEREAS, Illuminate Education agrees to provide assistive training services for staff; and
WHEREAS, Illuminate Education’s FastBridge Assessment System and FASTflix Training services will be funded through ESSER budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the continuation of an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Illuminate Education for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years at a total cost of $215,020 collectively for the FastBridge Assessment System and FASTflix Training Services (online courses).
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12.7
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Approval of an Agreement with Riverside Insights for Kindergarten and Grade 5 CogAT Online Testing
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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: $31,825.00 (Kgn = $15,912.50: Grade 5 = $15,912.50)
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ESSER III
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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 both on site and virtual learning staff; and
WHEREAS, Riverside Insights services being funded through ESSER budget;
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 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years at a cost of $31,825 collectively for the Kindergarten and Grade 5 CogAT Online Testing.
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12.8
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Approval of a Renewal Agreement with Edmentum for Exact Path Online Learning System
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Action
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Summary:
Edmentum provides District 186 with rigorous digital curriculum materials and reliable assessments that we use to support K-12 instruction and intervention. This includes fully customizable, interactive, and engaging content aligned to state and national standards, which can be used for ALL students districtwide. Professional development is provided to train the District 186 team, school leaders, and teachers who will facilitate the use of the online program. Ongoing planning and support via regularly scheduled checkpoints to ensure success are also a part of the contract.
Cost: $493,478.44
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Funding:
ESSER III
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Edmentum provides the services of an online learning platform; and
WHEREAS, Edmentum agrees to provide assistive services for online learning staff; and
WHEREAS, District 186 desires to continue to provide online learning opportunities and credit recovery services for students at the alternative schools, secondary schools, and summer school programs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the continuation of an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Edmentum for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years at a cost of $493,478.44 annually for the Courseware Standard Service Package through Edmentum (online courses).
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12.9
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Approval of a Renewal Agreement with Edmentum for Study Island Online Learning System
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Summary:
Study Island is a formative assessment program that allows students to answer questions to help determine their understanding of the Illinois State Learning Standards. It allows students to access information to prepare them for state testing each school year. Teachers can quickly and easily build their own quizzes/tests and individualized practice/instruction assignments in Study Island. The Study Island program complements the Exact Path Program, which is another online tool that teachers use to support instruction and students’ learning. Teachers assign online lessons, practice, and quizzes/quick checks to their students to determine if their instruction of the Illinois Learning Standards is “sticking” for their students. Study Island and Exact Path work together in that both individualize instruction powered by MAP Growth results, which are available three times a year to aid teachers and administrators in designing instruction for students' optimal learning growth and achievement. As a part of this contract, Edmentum will also provide administrator and teacher training on how to use the online system to support student learning at school and at home (i.e. homework, E-Learning days).
Cost: $87,275.93
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Funding:
ESSER III
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Edmentum provides the services of an online learning and assessment platform; and
WHEREAS, Edmentum agrees to provide assistive services for online learning staff; and
WHEREAS, District 186 desires to continue to provide online learning and assessment opportunities for students;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the continuation of an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Edmentum for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost of $87,275.93 for the Study Island Package through Edmentum.
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12.10
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Approval of an Agreement with Committee for Children for SEL PK-8 SEL Curriculum Summary
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Action
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Summary:
Second Step is an evidence-based PK-8 social emotional learning (SEL) Curriculum. Second Step programs help students build social-emotional skills. The PK-8 program consists of units to include growth mindset/goal setting, emotional regulation, empathy/kindness, problem solving, managing relationships/conflicts, bullying/harassment and developing a positive sense of self so they can thrive in school and in life. Currently, Second Step is required at PK-5 in all classrooms and optional in 6-8.
Cost: $58,684.50
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Funding:
ESSER III
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is continually looking for ways to support social and emotional learning for students and adults; and
WHEREAS, Second Step is an evidence-based social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Second Step is fully reimbursable through ESSER funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Renewal Agreement with Committee for Children for the Second Step Curriculum at the cost of $58,684.50.
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12.11
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Approval of an Agreement with School Connect for SEL High School Curriculum
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Action
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Summary:
School-Connect is an evidence-based high school social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum. The 80-lesson multimedia curriculum is designed to improve high school students’ social, emotional, and academic skills and strengthen relationships among students and between students and teachers. The program consists of four modules based on CASEL’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies identified by researchers as critical to success in school, the workplace, and life in general: social awareness, self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. School-Connect is explicitly taught or integrated in the existing curriculum in various classrooms at Douglas, LHS, SSHS, SHS, SLA and SWIS classrooms.
Cost: $32,500.00
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Funding:
ESSER III
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is continually looking for ways to support social and emotional learning for students and adults; and
WHEREAS, School-Connect is an evidence-based high school social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum; and
WHEREAS, the School-Connect is fully reimbursable through ESSER funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the renewal of School-Connect at the cost of $32,500.
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12.12
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Approval of a Consultant Agreement for Transportation and Residency, LLC
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Action
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Summary:
Transportation and Residency, LLC will provide consultation services to the Transportation Department to optimize the 2023-2024 Transportation State Claim.
$100 per hour plus 10% of any savings found when comparing the 2022-2023 state claim to the 2023-2024 state claim
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Funding:
Transportation Fund - Fund 40
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Transportation and Residency, LCC will provide consultation services; and
WHEREAS, District 186 will Transportation Funds that will be reimbursable on the 2024-2025 state claim;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Transportation and Residency, LLC for the 2023-2024 school year to be paid from the Transportation Fund.
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12.13
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Approval of an Agreement with ArbiterSports
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Action
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Funding:
ESSER - $18,194
EdFund - $6,762
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the District must staff athletic events and process payment and tax information for these individuals who are considered independent contractors; and
WHEREAS, the ArbiterSports is able to process w9 forms, send payments, and distribute 1099 information for independent contractors;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a three year agreement with ArbiterSports at a total cost of $24,956.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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13.2
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Approval of a Resolution for the Adoption of the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
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Action
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Summary:
The original FY 2024 budget was adopted in September 2023. 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, 2024.
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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 2024, 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 6th day of May 2024, 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 2024 is hereby adopted for said fiscal year.
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13.3
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Student Discipline
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Action
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Resolution:
That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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14.2
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Upcoming District Events
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Info
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Summary:
May 24 – Last Day of School - Regular Calendar
June 5 – Last Day of School - Balanced Calendar
June 1 – Graduation
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