Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/5/2024 - 6:30 PM
Category: CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
Type: Action
Subject: Approval of an Agreement with the Indiana University School of Medicine's HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training & Resource Center
Strategic Plans:
Strategic Goal 1
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary:
Funding:
Resolution: WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is constantly looking for ways to enhance the education and experience for all students; and WHEREAS, the Indiana University School of Medicine's HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training & Resource Center are able to provide training for classroom staff, administrators, and other district staff to foster shared knowledge, awareness and skill development across all personnel; and WHEREAS, this training will assist the District in enhancing the education of children with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs and also improve classroom management using data driven strategies applicable for all students; and WHEREAS, HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training & Resource Center's services are completely reimbursable through ARP-ESSER III funds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the the agreement with the Indiana University School of Medicine's HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training & Resource Center, pending final legal review, to implement a training program from July 2024 through June 2027 at a total cost of $321,000.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Ward Lamon - Executive Director
Signed By:
Jennifer E. Gill - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Anthony Mares Moved, Member Micah Miller seconded to approve the Original motion 'WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is constantly looking for ways to enhance the education and experience for all students; and WHEREAS, the Indiana University School of Medicine's HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training & Resource Center are able to provide training for classroom staff, administrators, and other district staff to foster shared knowledge, awareness and skill development across all personnel; and WHEREAS, this training will assist the District in enhancing the education of children with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs and also improve classroom management using data driven strategies applicable for all students; and WHEREAS, HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training & Resource Center's services are completely reimbursable through ARP-ESSER III funds; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the the agreement with the Indiana University School of Medicine's HANDS in Autism Interdisciplinary Training & Resource Center, pending final legal review, to implement a training program from July 2024 through June 2027 at a total cost of $321,000.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
Anthony Mares     Yes
Micah Miller     Yes
Sarah Blissett     Yes
Buffy Lael-Wolf     Yes
Erica Austin     Yes
Ken Gilmore     Yes
Debra Iams     Yes