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CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 p.m
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THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 5:30 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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Contract Negotiations – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
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Pending and Imminent Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
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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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11.1
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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 11.2 through 11.10 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
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11.2
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Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of March 24, 2025
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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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11.3
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Approval of the Release of Executive Session Minutes from July 1, 2024, through December 16, 2024
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Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to publicly release the executive session minutes of the following Board meetings (except for portions of such minutes that have been redacted for the reason that the need to maintain confidentiality of certain personnel information continues to exist):
Regular Meeting of July 1, 2024
Regular Meeting of July 15, 2024
Regular Meeting of August 5, 2024
Regular Meeting of August 19, 2024
Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024
Regular Meeting of September 16, 2024
Regular Meeting of October 7, 2024
Regular Meeting of October 21, 2024
Regular Meeting of November 4, 2024
Regular Meeting of November 18, 2024
Regular Meeting of December 2, 2024
Regular Meeting of December 16, 2024
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11.4
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding Verbatim Recordings from July 1, 2024, through December 15, 2024
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Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to extend non-disclosure of the recordings of the closed Executive Session portions of the Board’s regular and special meetings set forth below for the reason that the need to maintain confidentiality continues to exist and to authorize and direct the Board Secretary to destroy such recordings on or after the identified dates:
Regular Board Meeting Date — Authorized Destruction Date
July 1, 2024 — January 2, 2026
July 15, 2024 — January 16, 2026
August 5, 2024 — February 6, 2026
August 19, 2024 — February 20, 2026
September 3, 2024 — March 4, 2026
September 16, 2024 — March 17, 2026
October 7, 2024 — April 8, 2026
October 21, 2024 — April 22, 2026
November 4, 2024 — May 5, 2026
November 18, 2024 — May 19, 2026
December 2, 2024 — June 3, 2026
December 16, 2024 — June 17, 2026
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11.7
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Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice Training Fund
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Funding:
Operations & Maintenance
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice Training Fund has a registered apprentice training program; and
WHEREAS, the District would like to employ apprentices in the Operations & Maintenance to train future carpenters; and
WHEREAS, the annual cost to participate in the program is $4,500;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice Training Fund.
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11.8
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding Membership in the Illinois High School Association
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Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the renewal of membership in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) for the 2025-26 school year for Lanphier High School, Southeast High School, and Springfield High School; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board adopts the Constitution, By-laws, Terms and Conditions, and Administrative Procedures, Guidelines and Policies of the IHSA.
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11.9
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Approval of Travel for Southeast High School ASE
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Southeast High School ASE Black History Group has requested permission to travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to tour the National Civil Rights Museum; and
WHEREAS, the Southeast High School ASE agrees to raise all necessary funds and abide by all rules and regulations of Springfield School District 186;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Southeast High School ASE has permission to travel to Memphis, Tennessee, on April 12-13, 2025.
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11.10
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Approval of a Consultant Agreement with Kevin Jones of Pathways 2 Restorative Practices
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Action
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Summary:
Franklin Middle School, Grant Middle School, and Washington Middle School will partner to provide restorative practice training through Pathways 2 Restorative Leadership with Kevin Jones. The in-person training will be at each school and include the following training:
Franklin - 10 days between April 9, 2025-April 29, 2026
Grant - 8 days between August 2025-April 2026
Washington - 1 day in September 2025
Each school will receive in-person training on the Overview of Restorative Practices Framework, Proactive Circles, Responsive Circles. This will provide each school an improved school culture and climate through restorative practices, structured observations, and student feedback.
Training will include all staff at each building location.
The cost is $4000 per day that includes all materials, presentations, and travel visits.
Franklin: $40,000
Grant: $32,000
Washington: $4000
The total cost is $76,000 to be paid from 1003 (a) Title I School Improvement funds.
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Funding:
1003 (a) Title I School Improvement funds
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is constantly looking for ways to improve the knowledge of all staff; and
WHEREAS, Pathways 2 Restorative Leadership will provide restorative practices training to district staff around improving school culture and climate through restorative practices, structured observations, and student feedback; and
WHEREAS, the Pathways 2 Restorative Leadership services will be completely reimbursed through 1003(a) Title I School Improvement funds;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the consulting agreement with Pathways 2 Restorative Leadership for a total of 19 days of Restorative Practice training at a total cost of $76,000.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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12.2
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding Non-Renewal of Certified Personnel
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Action
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Summary:
Non-Renewal of Second-Year Probationary Teacher
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the District employs a second-year probationary teacher to be identified at the Board Meeting of April 7, 2025; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Superintendent that this second-year probationary employee not be re-employed for the next ensuing school term.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board shall and does hereby determine that the teacher shall not be re-employed for the 2025-26 school term and that his/her present contract of employment shall terminate at the end of the current school term, the Board hereby authorizing and directing the President and Secretary to give this probationary teacher written notice of such termination in accordance with Section 24-11 of The School Code of Illinois.
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12.3
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Approval of the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget
(This only provides permission to begin preparation of the budget).
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Summary:
The School Code requires that the Board designate who is authorized to prepare the budget each fiscal year.
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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, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board.
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12.4
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding the Proposal for Health Insurance
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1999, the District converted to a self-funded insurance program; and
WHEREAS, the District’s Insurance Consultant, district staff and the District's Insurance Committee have reviewed and analyzed the group medical insurance submission from Aetna, a District insurance bidder;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves and accepts the Aetna self-funded recommendation for the contractual year beginning June 1, 2025, and ending May 31, 2026.
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12.5
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding the Proposal for Insurance Third Party Administrator (TPA)
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Funding:
Fund 75 - Self Insurance Fund
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1999, the District converted to a self-funded insurance program; and
WHEREAS, the District’s Insurance Consultant, district staff and the District's Insurance Committee have reviewed and analyzed the Third Party Administrator (TPA) submission from Consociate Health, a District bidder;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves and accepts the Consociate Health TPA recommendation for the contractual year beginning June 1, 2025, and ending May 31, 2026.
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12.6
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding the Proposal for Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM)
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Funding:
Fund 75 - Self Insurance Fund
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1999, the District converted to a self-funded insurance program; and
WHEREAS, the District’s Insurance Consultant, district staff and the District's Insurance Committee have reviewed and analyzed the group Pharmacy Benefits Management insurance submission from Smith Rx, a District insurance bidder;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves and accepts the Smith Rx PBM recommendation for the contractual year beginning June 1, 2025, and ending May 31, 2026.
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12.7
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Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Dedication of a Right-of-Way Along Cornell Avenue to the City of Springfield, Illinois
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield Public School District 186 (the "Board") is authorized under pursuant to the Illinois School Code to dedicate property for public use; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the District to dedicate a right-of-way along Cornell Avenue, on the south side of the Southeast High School campus, to the City of Springfield, Illinois, as shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Plat");
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby authorizes the dedication of the right-of-way along Cornell Avenue, on the south side of the Southeast High School campus, to the City of Springfield, Illinois, as shown on the Plat. The Board President, Superintendent of the District or her designee, and/or the District’s legal counsel are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents and take all actions necessary or convenient to accomplish said dedication. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
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12.8
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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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13.2
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Upcoming District Events
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Summary:
April 8 – All City Music Festival
April 18 & 21 – No School – Holiday
April 7-25 – Spring Break for Balanced Calendar
April 29 – Kindergarten Preview Night
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