Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 1/21/2025 TIME: 6:30 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)
Contract Negotiations – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
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 January 21, 2025 Action
  Resolution:
That the Board of Education approves the agenda.
 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
5.1 President's Comments Info
5.2 Student Report Info
5.3 Recognition of Lincoln Magnet School 7th Grade Girls Basketball Info
  Summary:
The Board of Education congratulates the 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team for their 3rd place finish at the IESA 3A State Tournament. Joy Bardwell Amari Chandler Layla Hullum Caleese Jones Morgan Jones Alyicial McBride Hannah Nichols Lydia Nichols Rachel Thomas Zoe Wiliams Head Coach: Shekela Lee Assistant Coach: Dominque Lee Assistant Coach: Regina Porter
 
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 Report Info
 
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10.2 Bond Report for Facilities Funding Info
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 January 6, 2025 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 #25-05 — Ambulance Service – Home Football Games 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 #25-05 — Ambulance Service – Home Football Games
 
11.5 Approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar Action
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield School District 186 is required to develop an annual calendar identifying pupil attendance days for the upcoming school year; and WHEREAS, the Calendar Committee has reviewed and recommended adoption of the proposed calendar; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the proposed public school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year and directs the Superintendent to submit the adopted calendar to the Regional Office of Education for approval.
 
11.6 Approval of an Agreement with American Institutes of Research Action
  Summary:
Each of our schools that received a newly designated Intensive or Comprehensive Summative Designation as a result of their 2024 Illinois Report Card data will receive additional supports from ISBE this year to support their school improvement efforts. This additional support includes engaging in work with ISBE designated consultants who will conduct needs assessments at each of the schools. These needs assessments are purposed to provide feedback to the schools on areas of continued or additional focus for school improvement. As a part of the process, each district’s Board of Education must approve a consulting agreement/contract. This agreement is to conduct school-level needs assessments in support of the Illinois State Board of Education’s work with intensive schools in District 186. Cost: $171,504
 
  Funding:
IBSE School Improvement Funds
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed Work Plans for School Improvement; and WHEREAS, the designated schools (Lee, Graham, Addams and Lanphier) have identified a need for support in developing priorities using listening and learning visits, data review and root cause analysis, and school strategy research and development; and WHEREAS, the American Institutes for Research is an approved partner that can provide these supports; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the American Institutes for Research for a total amount of $171,504 to be paid by ISBE School Improvement funds.
 
11.7 Approval of a Consultant for Sacred Heart-Griffin High School Action
  Summary:
The Bureau of Education and Research will provide a two day on-site training "Strengthen Student Learning in Block Schedule Classes with Cutting-Edge Ideas and Interactive Strategies" for Sacred Heart Griffin staff March 3 and March 4, 2025. Cost: $5000
 
  Funding:
Title II
 
 
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  Resolution:
WHEREAS, Bureau of Education and Research will conduct a two-day workshop to instruct staff at Sacred Heart Griffin about how to Strengthen Student Learning in Block Schedule Classes with Cutting-Edge Ideas and Interactive Strategies; and WHEREAS, Bureau of Education and Research is qualified to provide such training and has agreed to provide such training over two days at a cost of $5,000; and WHEREAS, Bureau of Education and Research consultant services are completely reimbursable through the Title II grant; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the consultant Bureau of Education and Research per the terms identified above and directs the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board.
 
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 a Resolution Regarding a Farm Lease Action
  Summary:
Approval of the 2025-2026 farm lease agreement for the Koke Mill tract of 40 acres at a rate of $300 per acre.
 
  Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:

WHEREAS Springfield School District No. 186 is the owner of farm property on Koke Mill Road that is part of The South 61 acres of the North 122 acres of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 15 north, Range 6 West of the Third Principal Meridian; and

WHEREAS there are no immediate plans to construct school facilities or other improvements on approximately 40 acres thereof;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Farm Lease of such unimproved property with Cain Family Farms for a term commencing effective March 1, 2025, and ending February 28, 2026, at a cash rental rate of $300 per acre.
 
12.3 Approval of the Use of Lanphier Auditorium for Board Member / Candidate Forum (Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m.) Action
  Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Springfield Education Association would like to hold a Board member / candidate forum at Lanphier High School on January 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, the SEA has invited all candidates to participate in the forum; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the Springfield Education Association Board member / candidate forum to be held at Lanphier High School Auditorium on Monday, January 28, 2024.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
13.1 Next Regular Meeting — Monday, February 3, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info
13.2 Upcoming District Events Info
  Summary:
January 22-25 — City Tournament
 
13.3 Freedom of Information Report Info
 
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ADJOURNMENT