|
|
|
|
|
|
LOCATION:
PD Room
|
|
DETAILS:
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 p.m
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 11.7 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
|
|
|
|
11.2
|
Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2024
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
11.4
|
Approval of a Resolution to Adopt the Art of Education Flex and Pro Curriculum Suite
|
Action
|
| |
Summary:
The Visual Art department would like to adopt the Art of Education Flex and Pro Curriculum Suite resources. This Curriculum Resource will include full access for 25 art educators for all Art teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels. The adoption includes two components: the Flex & Pro platforms. The FLEX platform provides access to a comprehensive on-demand digital library of standards-aligned instructional materials. This will allow teachers to utilize scope and sequences in FLEX, curate custom classes or units, or pull individual resources to supplement or refresh the lessons. The Pro platform provides access to in-depth, short-form video tutorials and premium classroom resources, teachers can apply what they learned directly into their classroom.
Cost for 7 year subscription: $155,921.50
|
|
| |
Funding:
District Education Fund - Textbook
|
|
| |
Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Springfield Public School District 186 Curriculum Council heard the presentation from the Fine Arts Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the Curriculum Council recommends the adoption of the curriculum throughout the District from elementary through high school;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the Art of Education Flex and Pro Curriculum Suite to be implemented throughout the district and to be purchased at a total cost of $155,921.50.
|
|
|
|
11.5
|
Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Linda Borkenhagen and Educational Technology Leadership, LLC for Math Number Worlds Program
|
Action
|
| |
Summary:
The Special Education Curriculum Specialists would like to continue a partnership with an independent consultant, Linda Borkenhagen, for Number Worlds PD, which we provide to new teachers every year. Number Worlds is our alternative math curriculum for special education students. This independent consultant previously worked at McGraw Hill and has been our trainer since we purchased Number Worlds for our elementary and middle school instructional classrooms. Continuing with this consultant will ensure continuity in our teacher professional development and support as well as student learning as a result of teacher expertise in teaching the program.
Cost: $2,000
|
|
| |
Funding:
Title II
|
|
| |
Resolution:
WHEREAS, Linda Borkenhagen provides on-site training services for Number Worlds; and
WHEREAS, District 186 desires to increase the effectiveness of special education math instruction;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Linda Borkenhagen and Educational Technology Leadership, LLC at the cost of $2,000 to be paid from Title II.
|
|
|
|
11.6
|
Approval of a Contract with Bank of Springfield Center
|
Action
|
| |
Summary:
This contract with the Bank of Springfield Center is for high school graduation ceremonies that will be held on June 7, 2025, June 6, 2026, June 5, 2027, and June 3, 2028.
|
|
| |
Funding:
Education Fund
|
|
| |
Resolution:
WHEREAS, the graduation ceremonies for District 186 are usually held on the first Saturday of June each year; and
WHEREAS, the graduation ceremonies for District 186 are scheduled to commence at the Bank of Springfield Center;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the contract for rental of the Bank of Springfield Center on June 7, 2025, June 6, 2026, June 5, 2027, and June 3, 2028, at a cost of approximately $15,000 per year and directs the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents.
|
|
|
|
11.7
|
Approval of an Agreement Regarding Use of Sangamon Auditorium for the All City Music Festival
|
Action
|
| |
Summary:
The All City Music Festival is an annual music event for District 186 middle and high school musicians. Students are selected from all Springfield middle schools to be a part of a middle school choir and a middle school band. Selected high school musicians make up a high school choir and high school band. The event is to be held at Sangamon Auditorium on April 8, 2025.
|
|
| |
Funding:
Department of Instruction Fine Arts budget
|
|
| |
Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield School District 186 hosts an All City Music Festival in celebration of the city music programs; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield Public Schools Department of Instruction will be responsible for the rental cost of the Sangamon Auditorium;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement for use of Sangamon Auditorium for the 2025 All City Music Festival at an estimated cost of $8,168.33
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ANNOUNCEMENTS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.2
|
Upcoming District Events
|
Info
|
| |
Summary:
July 17 – First Day of School for Graham & Southern View
August 19 – First Day of School for Regular Calendar Schools
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|