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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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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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5.2
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Recognition of Franklin Middle School Track and Field Athletes
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Summary:
The Board of Education congratulates the following FMS Athlete and Coaches for success at the IESA State Track and Field Meet.
Malachi Holman – 5th place, 8th Grade Boys High Jump
Head Coach Stephen Dixson
Assistant Coach Leigha Orr
Volunteer Assistant Coach Lee Ann Prather
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5.3
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Recognition of Grant Middle School Track and Field Athletes
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Summary:
The Board of Education congratulates the following GMS Athletes and Coaches for success at the IESA State Track and Field Meet.
1st Place & State Record – 7th Grade 4x100 Relay
Iyonna McClain, Layla Rhodes, D'Asia Champion, Taraji Nelson
8th Place – 7th Grade Boys 4x100 Relay
Levi Johnson, Ethereal Hammock, Levon Carson, Braylon Sinclair
Coach Phil Harris
Coach Justin Lee
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Recognition of Lincoln Middle School Track and Field Athletes
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Summary:
The Board of Education congratulates the following LMS Athletes and Coaches for success at the IESA State Track and Field Meet.
7th Grade
3rd Place 4x200 Relay – Olivia Turner, Amari Chandler, Caleese Jones, Zoe Williams
7th Place 4x400 Relay – Caleese Jones, Lydia Nichols, Joy Bardwell, Zoe Williams
Pierre Hunter – 6th Place 200, 8th Place 100
8th Grade
Chelsea Turner – 3rd Place 100 Hurdles
Jesse Awator – 7th Place Long Jump
Coach Stephanie Webster
Coach Jeff Lynn
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Recognition of Jefferson Middle School Track and Field Athletes
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Summary:
The Board of Education congratulates the following JMS Athletes and Coaches for success at the IESA State Track and Field Meet.
7th Grade
Marsay Smith – 4th Place Long Jump
Mekenzie Johnson – 1st Place 100, 1st Place 200, 4th Place Long Jump
8th Grade
Jalisa McCullum – 5th Place 200
Coach Marcus Bates
Coach Dominique Acres
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5.7
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Recognition of the Jefferson Middle School 8th Grade Boys Track and Field Team
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Summary:
The Board of Education congratulates the Jefferson Middle School Boys Track Team for taking 1st place at the IESA State Track and Field Meet.
Keishon Fields-Daniels – 1st Place 110 Hurdles (State Record), 7th Place 200, 2nd Place 4x100
Shawn Hall – 1st Place 100, 1st Place 200 (State Record), 2nd Place 4x100
Tramail Kirkwood – 2nd Place 4x100
Michael Perkins – 2nd Place 4x100
Coach Marcus Bates
Coach Dominique Acres
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD
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CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
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11.1
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Approval of Consent Action Items
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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 11.7 as described in the corresponding resolutions.
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Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of May 19, 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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Approval of an ISBE Learning Partner Agreement for Addams School with The Thoughtful Classroom
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Summary:
Addams Elementary School is a school identified as a Comprehensive School in need of school improvement on the 2024-25 School Report Card. Grant funds are used in part to engage ISBE and District approved learning partners to support their school improvement work. Addams school team has chosen Thoughtful Classroom, which is a school improvement support, provided by Silver Strong & Associations, LLC. As a part of their partnership with Thoughtful Classroom, Addams will receive the following services:
– Eight on site Leadership Coaching and Staff workshops,
– Eight hours of online coaching supports,
– Complete online-on demand access for all staff with Four Cornerstones professional development Suite and Core Text.
Thoughtful Classroom Online Professional Learning Suites are designed to help educators understand the what, the why, and the how of instructional concepts and acquire key tools and strategies that they can readily implement in their classrooms. These online, on-demand resources provide educators with guided video tutorials, planning and reflection forms, teacher and student organizers, and other supplemental resources to make implementing tools and strategies easier. Learning walks and leadership coaching with school Leaders and instructional coaches will be implemented to ensure that the school can better support teachers as they implement new tools and strategies. The Instructional Leadership Team will also receive coaching in how to present new tools and strategies to staff and how to tailor the tools to meet the staff and student needs.
Total cost: $54,300 for the 2025-2026 school year
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Funding:
Title I School Improvement 1003(a) Funds
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed work plans for School Improvement; and
WHEREAS, Addams School has identified a need for support in identifying and using tools and strategies for solving problems of practice and raising student achievement; and
WHEREAS, The Thoughtful Classroom is an approved Illinois School Improvement Learning Partner that can provide these supports;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with The Thoughtful Classroom for a total amount of $54,300 to be paid from Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds.
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Approval of a Consulting Agreement with Carnegie Learning
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Summary:
The following 1003 School Improvement schools will enter into an agreement with Carnegie Learning.
– Fairview-10 days of learning
– Feitshans-4 days
– Hazel Dell-6 days
Carnegie Learning, which is the publishing company for our new 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.
Total cost is $68,500 (Fairview $35000), Feitshans ($13700), Hazel Dell ($19800).
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Funding:
Title I School Improvement 1003(a) Funds
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Resolution:
WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed work plans for School Improvement; and
WHEREAS, the designated schools, Fairview, Feitshans, and Hazel Dell, 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 Learning Consultant 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 $68,500 to be paid from Title I School Improvement 1003(a) funds.
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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12.2
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Approval of a Resolution Regarding Designation of Depositories
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Summary:
The Board of Education is required to annually authorize the
designation of financial institutions as depositories of school funds.
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Resolution:
The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, Steven Miller, Treasurer of Springfield School District No.
186, has requested this Board to designate an approved depository
or depositories in which the funds and money which shall come into
his hands as Treasurer shall be deposited; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration, this Board finds said request to
be reasonable and in conformity with practices of other political
subdivisions and bodies politic within this State;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforesaid Treasurer is
hereby directed to deposit all public money and funds now in, or
coming into his hands as Treasurer, in his name as Treasurer, in the
following financial institutions, but the amount to be deposited in any
financial institution shall not exceed seventy-five [75%] percent of
the capital and surplus of any such financial institution:
Bank of Springfield, Springfield, Illinois
Carrolton Bank, Springfield, Illinois
Chase Bank, Springfield, Illinois
Commerce Bank, St. Louis, Missouri
Fifth Third Securities, INC
Heartland Bank & Trust, Springfield, Illinois
Hickory Point Bank & Trust, FSB, Springfield, Illinois
Illinois Educators Credit Union, Springfield, Illinois
Illinois National Bank, Springfield, Illinois
Illinois School District Liquid Assets Fund Plus, Illinois
Morton Community Bank, Springfield, Illinois
PMA Financial Network INC. Aurora, Illinois
PNC Bank, Illinois
Prairie State Bank & Trust, Springfield, Illinois
Regions Financial Corporation, Springfield, IL
Security Bank, Springfield, IL
United Community Bank, Springfield, Illinois
US Bank, Illinois
Warren-Boynton State Bank, Springfield, Illinois
Williamsville State Bank, Springfield, IL
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid Treasurer and the
Surety and Sureties of his official bond are hereby relieved and
discharged from any liability responsibility growing out of the closing
of any of the above-designated official depositories, or the failure of
any of said depositories to pay on demand any such funds or money
so deposited;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each said depository herein
designated as an official school depository for such money and funds
shall furnish this Board with a copy of all bank statements which it is
required to furnish to the Auditor of Public Accounts or the
Comptroller of the Currency while acting as such depository.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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13.2
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Upcoming District Events
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June 7 – Graduation at the Bank of Springfield Center
11 AM – Lanphier High School
2 PM – Southeast High School
5 PM – Springfield High School
June 19 – Offices Closed – Juneteenth
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