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Meeting Date:
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8/5/2024 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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Approval of the Purchase of Yondr Pouches for Middle and High Schools
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Strategic Plans:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Funding:
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 Board of Education and the Superintendent have had conversations in three open public meetings about requiring consistent implementation of cell phones across all school levels; and
WHEREAS, the Board listened to a presentation by Yondr, a company that produces pouches that students carry with them that lock cell phones during the school day so that phones cannot be accessed or used without expressed permission during the school day; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Springfield Education Association has expressed in writing their support of Yondr Pouches; and
WHEREAS, Yondr is a system that includes implementation planning and support, process logistics, policy creation and launch as well as in-person District level and school level support and training before, during and after launch; and
WHEREAS, if purchased in August 2024, ESSER funding can be used to purchase enough Yondr pouches for the upcoming year and additional / replacement pouches and magnets for safety go bags in each school;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the purchase of the Yondr Pouches and consistent use and implementation for the three high schools, two alternative programs and five middle schools at a total cost of $215,000 for the first year and cover additional fees plus replacement pouch and additional magnet costs through ESSER; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a stricter phone policy will be implemented at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year and remain in effect until the Yondr system is launched.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Jennifer E. Gill - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Micah Miller Moved, Member Ken Gilmore seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 Board of Education and the Superintendent have had conversations in three open public meetings about requiring consistent implementation of cell phones across all school levels; and
WHEREAS, the Board listened to a presentation by Yondr, a company that produces pouches that students carry with them that lock cell phones during the school day so that phones cannot be accessed or used without expressed permission during the school day; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Springfield Education Association has expressed in writing their support of Yondr Pouches; and
WHEREAS, Yondr is a system that includes implementation planning and support, process logistics, policy creation and launch as well as in-person District level and school level support and training before, during and after launch; and
WHEREAS, if purchased in August 2024, ESSER funding can be used to purchase enough Yondr pouches for the upcoming year and additional / replacement pouches and magnets for safety go bags in each school;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the purchase of the Yondr Pouches and consistent use and implementation for the three high schools, two alternative programs and five middle schools at a total cost of $215,000 for the first year and cover additional fees plus replacement pouch and additional magnet costs through ESSER; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a stricter phone policy will be implemented at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year and remain in effect until the Yondr system is launched.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 2 Nay: 5. | | The motion Failed 2 - 5 | | | | | Anthony Mares | No | | Micah Miller | Yes | | Sarah Blissett | No | | Buffy Lael-Wolf | No | | Erica Austin | No | | Ken Gilmore | Yes | | Debra Iams | No | |
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