Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 7/15/2024 TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: PD 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 July 15, 2024 Action
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves the agenda.
 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
5.1 President's Comments Info
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
6.1 Superintendent's Report Info
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7.1 Old Business Info
7.2 New Business Info
7.3 Board Policy Review Info
  Summary:
Review the proposed updates to Board policies to align with the Illinois Association of School Board's PRESS policies.
 
 
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PUBLIC COMMENT
8.1 Public Comment Info
PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
 
BUSINESS REPORTS
10.1 Business Reports Info
 
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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 11.6 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
 
11.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of July 1, 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.
 
11.3 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.
 
11.4 Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #24-17 — Lead Based Paint Abatement – Lawrence School Action
 
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  Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of same upon completion: Bid #24-17 — Lead Based Paint Abatement – Lawrence School
 
11.5 Approval of the Amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for the Capital Area Career Center Action
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Springfield Public School District No. 186 (“District”) is a member of the Capital Area Career Center (“CACC”); and WHEREAS, the Executive Council has approved the proposed amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Board of Control has approved the proposed amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by a minimum two-thirds favorable vote; and WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the District determines that it is in the best interest of the School District and CACC to approve the proposed amendments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 186, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Board of Education of the District hereby approves the proposed amendments to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement. Section 2. The Superintendent is hereby directed to provide a signed copy of this resolution to the Director of CACC within 60 days of receipt of proposed amendments.
 
11.6 Approval of an ISBE Learning Partner for School Report Card Improvement - Carnegie Learning Action
  Summary:
Grant funds are allocated to districts who have schools who are categorized as needing comprehensive or intensive improvement support, based upon various indicators listed on the Illinois School Report Card (i.e. academic proficiency, academic growth, chronic absenteeism, 9th graders on track, and graduation rate). Grant funds may be used for planning and implementing school improvement activities such as contracting for professional services from State approved learning partners who help schools analyze data, research evidence-based interventions to improve academic growth and proficiency, and monitor school improvement plan progress. These learning partners are consultants that help with school improvement goals, which are determined based upon school level needs assessments. The learning partner funding flows directly from ISBE Title Grant Funds. The two proposals that are ready for approval from Fairview and Dubois, who both are planning to partner with Carnegie Learning, which is the publishing company for our new Math elementary Math curriculum, Clear Math. This partnership will support continued professional learning and development for teachers implementing the new program in its second year. This teacher training and support will ultimately support continued increases in student learning and achievement in math. Fairview Cost: $35,000 Dubois Cost: $25,000.03
 
  Funding:
Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds
 
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed IL Empower Work Plans for School Improvement; and WHEREAS, the designated schools, Dubois and Fairview, have identified a need for continued professional learning and development for teachers implementing the new math program; and WHEREAS, the Carnegie Learning 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 Carnegie Learning for a total amount of $60,000.03 to be paid from Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds.
 
ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Approval of Personnel Recommendations Action
 
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  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented.
 
12.2 Approval of Salary Determination for Substitute and Hourly Support Staff Action
  Summary:
Salaries for support staff are reviewed and set for coming school years, including Substitute and Hourly Support Staff.
 
 
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  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends approval of the salaries for Substitute and Hourly Support Staff for the 2024-2025 school year.
 
12.3 Approval of the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Tentative Budget Action
  Summary:
The School Code requires that the Board designate who is authorized to prepare the budget each fiscal year.
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of School District No. 186 in the County of Sangamon, State of Illinois, that Mrs. Jennifer Gill and Mr. Steven Miller are hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for the said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
13.1 Next Regular Meeting — Monday, August 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
July 17 – First Day of School for Graham & Southern View August 5, 11am-5pm – Registration – All Schools August 6, 8am-2pm – Registration – Middle Schools, High Schools, ELC August 19 – First Day of School for Regular Calendar Schools
 
ADJOURNMENT