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Springfield School District 186 Board met April 9.

Springfield School District 186 Board met April 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Present: Adam Lopez, President

Julie Hammers, Board Secretary

Judith Johnson

Anthony Mares

Donna Moore

Bill Ringer

Jamie Sisti

J. Michael Zimmers

Jennifer Gill, Superintendent

Rekha Goswami, Student Member

Call To Order:

1.1 Roll Call

President Lopez called the meeting to order.

Approval Of Executive Session:

Mrs. Sisti moved to adjourn to Executive Session to consider the following matters:

2.1 The Appointment, Employment, or Dismissal of Employees – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

2.2 Pending and Imminent Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

2.3 Security Procedures – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)

2.4 Student Discipline and Other Matters Concerning Individual Students – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9,10)

Motion seconded by Mr. Ringer and carried by the following vote:

Those voting “aye”: Johnson, Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

Adjournment to Executive Session:

The meeting adjourned at 5:41 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. Upon reconvening, it was noted that seven Board members were present.

President's Report:

3.1 President's Comments

Mr. Lopez made the routine announcement that public comment on published agenda items would occur during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. He instructed those interested in addressing the Board to fill out the required Public Participation at Board Meetings Form and submit it to Ms. Mitchell in the front row of the audience. Additionally, he reminded those interested in addressing the Board that comments are limited to three minutes.

3.2 Board Salutes

Mr. Mares reported having visited each school within the district over the course of the last year. He indicated that he had visited Matheny-Withrow, Harvard Park, Ridgely elementary schools and Washington Middle School over the course of the last two weeks. He also attended the McBride Track Meet. He saluted the faculty, administrators and support staff within the District for their dedicated service.

Ms. Johnson reported attending training on social emotional learning at Washington Middle School. She reported being very impressed with the work accomplished during the training.

Mr. Zimmers saluted the staff and administration of Washington Middle School. He, too, attended the training related to social emotional learning. He thanked Mr. Vincent Turner, principal of Washington Middle School, for welcoming him into the building and including him in the training. Next, Mr. Zimmers reported attending a Wednesday afternoon professional development related to the middle school history curriculum.

3.3 Alex Harden's Shoe Giveaway Drawing

Alex Harden, WNBA Player and Southeast High School Alumni, will provide shoes for one middle school's girls basketball team. Grant and Lincoln/Ball Charter were previous recipients. Mrs. Gill introduced Ms. Harden to the audience. Representatives from each remaining middle school participated in the drawing. Iles/Washington Middle School basketball team was drawn as the winners.

Discussion Items:

4.1 Old Business

There was no old business at this time.

4.2 New Business

There was no new business at this time.

4.3 Student Business

Ms. Goswami reported that the Student Roundtable would meet with University of Illinois Springfield Chancellor Susan Koch during an upcoming meeting, at her invitation. She reported that Chancellor Koch is gathering feedback from students related to college attendance and selection. Additionally, Ms. Goswami reported that members of the Student Roundtable are planning to assist within their buildings with the upcoming Lincoln Penny Drive. Lastly, Ms. Goswami indicated that she looks forward to working with the incoming Student Board Member, Zaire Harris, to provide him with some guidance prior to the beginning of his term.

Presentations To The Board:

5.1 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow from National Geographic – Layne Zimmers, Lincoln Magnet School Teacher

Board members were provided with an electronic copy of a PowerPoint presentation related to Ms. Zimmers Grosvenor Fellowship, which included a working trip to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. Copies of the presentation have been filed with the Official Minutes and are available on the Electronic School Board for public viewing.

Ms. Zimmers provided an overview of the fellowship program, the trip and resources she has been provided as the result of the fellowship. She reported that she has been able to share the tools she has been provided by National Geographic with others within the District. Next, Ms. Zimmer provided information regarding how this fellowship has been able to enhance her student’s learning. She provided information regarding upcoming events during which she will again present information about her fellowship.

5.2 District Formative Assessment Update

Board members were provided with electronic copies of a presentation of an update on the district’s formative assessment, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). Copies have been filed with the Official Minutes and are available for public viewing on the Electronic School Board.

Shelia Boozer, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Ken Gilmore, Principal of Ridgely Elementary School, provided highlights related to winter 2018 MAP testing of grades K-12 students in the areas of reading and math. Mrs. Boozer overviewed the district improvement plan goals and reviewed the growth seen in reading and math scores across the district by grade level. A breakdown of these scores by student sub-group was also provided. Next, Mrs. Boozer provided information regarding the schools with the highest growth, broken down by reading, math and elementary, middle and high school sub-groupings. She explained how the data that is gathered from this assessment is used to help students. Mr. Gilmore then provided information about the instructional analysis and planning that occurs at his school as a result of this assessment. Mrs. Boozer detailed the next steps that will be taken.

There was some discussion regarding when data from this assessment is available to teachers, the impact this can have on student learning, and the importance of effectively communicating how this test will benefit students to those students.

Business Reports:

6.1 Financial Report

Board members were provided with copies of the Monthly Financial Report for March 2018. Copies have been filed with the Official Minutes and are available for public viewing on the Electronic School Board.

Superintendent Gill reported that the District had received information related additional funding that the District will see due to the evidence based funding model legislation passed in the fall. She reported that no new funds had been received, to date. However, she expects that the additional funding will begin to flow through to school districts in the near future. The district will see approximately an additional $1.48 million.

Mr. Joseph Bascio, Business Manager, reported that the Education fund saw revenues of approximately $4.9 million for the month of March and expenditures of approximately $9.8 million. Mr. Bascio further reported that the Operations and Maintenance fund saw revenues in March of approximately $188,000 and expenditures of approximately $1.2 million. Mr. Bascio indicated that outstanding State payments total approximately $4.8 million as of March 31, 2018.

There was some additional discussion regarding the additional funding the district will receive from the evidence based funding model legislation.

Superintendent's Report:

7.1 Superintendent's Report

Superintendent Gill asked for a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Rudy Davenport, former president of the Springfield chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Superintendent Gill reported that Mr. Davenport had recently passed away.

Superintendent Gill then provided the following updates and Shout-outs:

• Shout-out to Wilcox Elementary School principal Doug Goss, teachers Irma Lott and Gale James, volunteers and students for helping to make the school’s Black History Month play a success.

• Shout-out to Franklin Middle School student Olivia Baima, who recently qualified for the National History Bee and the National Geography Bee.

• Shout-out to students from Lincoln Magnet School that were selected to advance to the National Geographic regional competition at Illinois State University.

• Information regarding agenda item 9.4 - Approval of an Agreement with Memorial Health System. She reported that this agreement would lower out-of-pocket costs for employees, lower employee premiums and lower costs for the district, too. She detailed the additional services available to employees from this agreement, including no cost Nurse Concierge services, Care Coordination, Wellness Programs, Biometrics, Health Risk Assessments, Virtual Care, Urgent Care and Primary Care appointments. Hospital stays at Memorial Medical Center will also include a 5 percent rebate. She reported that employees are not mandated to use Memorial Medical Center. Employees may continue to use their primary care providers, no matter the system, as they would have in the past.

Consent Action Items:

8.1 Approval of Consent Action Items

Mr. Lopez invited Mr. Scott Moomaw, parent of a Butler Elementary School student, to address the Board per his completed Public Participation at Board Meetings Form. Mr. Moomaw was provided with some clarification regarding agenda item 8.5 - Approval of an Agreement with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).

Approval of consent action items as listed in the agenda.

Resolution: The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent action items 8.2 through 8.10 as described in the corresponding resolutions.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Michael Zimmers) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent action items 8.2 through 8.10 as described in the corresponding resolutions'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion Carried. 7 – 0.

Those voting “aye”: Johnson, Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2018

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.

8.3 Approval of Payroll and Bills Payable

Resolution: That the Board of Education approves payroll and bills payable as shown in the attached report.

8.4 Approval of the Schedule of Meetings of the Board of Education for the 2018- 2019 and 2019-2020 School Years

Resolution: Be It Resolved that the attached calendar of dates for the regular meetings of the Board of Education of Springfield Public School District 186 be adopted for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years.

8.5 Approval of an Agreement with the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Resolution: Whereas, School Districts are required to be knowledgeable of and have access to appropriate Crisis Prevention and Intervention methods that support a safe environment for students and staff; and Whereas, the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program is a professional entity that is qualified and willing to provide on-site training; and Whereas, District 186 procures such services for Crisis Prevention and Interventions; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 accepts and approves the agreement for the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program to provide on-site training June 12-15, 2018 at a cost of $1,549 per trainer for renewal and $3,199 per trainer for new trainers, up to 10 district trainers in total will participant, to be paid from IDEA funds.

8.6 Approval of an Interagency Linkage Agreement with the Springfield Urban League

Resolution: Whereas, Springfield Urban League Inc., Head Start/Early Start Program and Springfield Public School District 186 are professional entities that are required to administer Service Programs for students with disabilities; and Whereas, Springfield Urban League Inc., Head Start/Early Start Program and Springfield Public School District 186 are interested in strengthening cooperative inter-agency planning and community-based services; and Whereas, Springfield Urban League Inc., Head Start/Early Start Program is willing and able to enrich and enhance the District’s Early Childhood (EC) program for Pre-Kindergarten students with disabilities; and Whereas, the District is willing to accept the enriching and enhancing materials and/or funds for literacy to prepare EC students with disabilities for optimum K-12 school experiences; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approves this agreement with Springfield Urban League Inc., Head Start/Early Start Program, which demonstrates a working relationship between the District and the agency for the 2017-2018 school year.

8.7 Approval of a Resolution Regarding Employee Paid Dental Insurance

Renewal of voluntary employee paid Dental Insurance with no increase in premiums.

Resolution: Whereas, the District Insurance Committee, composed of representatives of the District's various employee groups, and Benefit Consultant, have reviewed the renewal proposal for employee paid Dental Insurance; and Whereas, after thoughtful discussions and considerations, the Insurance Committee and Consultant recommended to the Superintendent approval of the Delta Dental of Illinois proposal; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education accepts the proposal of Delta Dental of Illinois for employee paid Dental Insurance effective for a one year period from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2019.

8.8 Approval of a Resolution Regarding Employee Paid Vision Insurance

Renewal of voluntary employee paid Vision Insurance with no increase in premiums.

Resolution: Whereas, the District 186 Insurance Committee, composed of representatives of the District’s various employee groups, and Benefits Consultant have reviewed the renewal proposal for employee paid Vision Insurance; and Whereas, after thoughtful discussion and consideration of competitive proposals, the Insurance Committee and consultant recommend approval of the DeltaVision Program proposal provided by ProTec Insurance Company; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education accepts the proposal of ProTec Insurance Company for employee paid Vision Insurance effective for a one year period from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2019.

8.9 Approval of the Renewal of Employee Paid Miscellaneous Voluntary Insurances

The District is renewing the employee paid coverage for various insurances with AFLAC.

Resolution: Whereas, the District 186 Insurance Committee is composed of representatives of the District’s various employee groups; and Whereas, after thoughtful discussions and considerations, established employee paid miscellaneous voluntary insurance programs to be offered to employees; and Whereas, AFLAC is a voluntary insurance program paid by employees to provide insurance policies for guaranteed payments from accident and medical occurrences; and Whereas, AFLAC has designated the representative agent for servicing the account to be assigned to Troxell Insurance; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education accept the assignment and renewal of AFLAC for employee paid miscellaneous insurance effective June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2019.

8.10 Approval of a Change to the Flexible Benefit Plan Document

The Federal Government has increased the limit for Medical Spending Accounts from $2,600 per year to $2,650. The new plan document reflects that change.

Resolution: Whereas, the Board of Education (Board) offers a flexible benefit plan to its employees under the terms and conditions set forth in such plan; and Whereas, the maximum allowable Medical Spending Account limit has increased from $2,600 per year to $2,650 per year; and Whereas, it is advisable from time to time to ratify such plan and its summary plan description as amended; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Springfield Public School District No. 186 Flexible Benefit Plan and Summary Plan Description effective June 1, 2018, as presented to this Board, are approved, adopted, and ratified, and the duly authorized agents of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Administrator of the Plan one or more counterparts of the Plan; and Be It Further Resolved that the Superintendent or his designee shall be instructed to take such actions as are deemed necessary and proper in order to implement the Plan, and to set up adequate accounting and administrative procedures to provide benefits under the Plan.

Roll Call Action Items:

9.1 Approval of Personnel Recommendations

Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented.

Original - Motion

Member (Michael Zimmers) Moved, Member (Donna Moore) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion Carried. 7 - 0

Those voting “aye”: Johnson, Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

9.2 Approval of a Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

The budget is being amended to reflect changes to revenue and expenses in various areas. The public hearing and adoption will occur on May 21, 2018.

Resolution: Whereas, a Board of Education may from time to time find it necessary to amend its budget; and Whereas, Section 17-1 of The School Code of Illinois provides for such amendments; and Whereas, the District has more accurate data because of the updating of certain information, which became available after the original budget was approved in September of 2017; Now Therefore Be It Resolved to amend the School District's Approved Budget for FY 2018; and Be It Further Resolved this Tentative Amended Budget be made

available for public inspection in the School District's offices located at 1900 West Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois, for a period of not less than thirty (30) days beginning the 20th day of April 2018; and Be It Further Resolved that the Secretary of the Board is directed to cause proper and legal notice of the availability of the Tentative Amended Budget for inspection to be published; and Be It Further Resolved that the public hearing on the Tentative Amended Budget be established for 6:30 p.m. on May 21, 2018; and Be It Further Resolved that at any time during this period of examination the Tentative Amended Budget that is on file might be further revised or amended.

Original - Motion

Member (Judith Johnson) Moved, Member (Jamie Sisti) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'whereas, a Board of Education may from time to time find it necessary to amend its budget; and Whereas, Section 17-1 of The School Code of Illinois provides for such amendments; and Whereas, the District has more accurate data because of the updating of certain information, which became available after the original budget was approved in September of 2017; Now Therefore Be It Resolved to amend the School District's Approved Budget for FY 2018; and Be It Further Resolved this Tentative Amended Budget be made available for public inspection in the School District's offices located at 1900 West Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois, for a period of not less than thirty (30) days beginning the 20th day of April 2018; and Be It Further Resolved that the Secretary of the Board is directed to cause proper and legal notice of the availability of the Tentative Amended Budget for inspection to be published; and Be It Further Resolved that the public hearing on the Tentative Amended Budget be established for 6:30 p.m. on May 21, 2018; and Be It Further Resolved that at any time during this period of examination the Tentative Amended Budget that is on file might be further revised or amended'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion Carried. 7 - 0

Those voting “aye”: Johnson, Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

9.3 Approval of a Resolution Regarding the Renewal Proposal for Medical Insurance

Renewal of medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois per the recommendation of the Insurance Committee. There will be a 6.97% premium increase with no plan changes. Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, on June 1, 1999, the District converted to a partially 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 renewal recommendation from Blue Cross Blue Shield, the District’s insurance carrier; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby approves and accepts the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois partially self-funded renewal recommendation for the contractual year beginning June 1, 2018, and ending May 31, 2019.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Michael Zimmers) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, on June 1, 1999, the District converted to a partially 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 renewal recommendation from Blue Cross Blue Shield, the District’s insurance carrier; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby approves and accepts the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois partially self-funded renewal recommendation for the contractual year beginning June 1, 2018, and ending May 31, 2019'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion Carried. 7 - 0

Those voting “aye”: Johnson, Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

9.4 Approval of an Agreement with Memorial Health System

Resolution: Whereas, Springfield Public School District 186 desires to ensure that its employees and their dependents have access to preventative, primary care, first aid and other medical services at one or more near-site health centers; and Whereas, the District has analyzed proposals for the provision of near-site medical center services; and Whereas, the District desires to engage Memorial Medical Center and Memorial Health Partners, LLC (“Memorial”) to operate near-site health centers and to provide medical and other services to the employees and their dependents enrolled in the District’s medical plan; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education of Springfield Public School District 186 in partnership with Sangamon County, Illinois, approves the Near-Site Health Center agreement with Memorial effective as of June 1, 2018.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Jamie Sisti) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'Whereas, Springfield Public School District 186 desires to ensure that its employees and their dependents have access to preventative, primary care, first aid and other medical services at one or more near-site health centers; and Whereas, the District has analyzed proposals for the provision of near-site medical center services; and Whereas, the District desires to engage Memorial Medical Center and Memorial Health Partners, LLC (“Memorial”) to operate near-site health centers and to provide medical and other services to the employees and their dependents enrolled in the District’s medical plan; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education of Springfield Public School District 186 in partnership with Sangamon County, Illinois, approves the Near-Site Health Center agreement with Memorial effective as of June 1, 2018'.

There was some discussion regarding the increase in employee premiums.

Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion Carried. 7 - 0

Those voting “aye”: Johnson, Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

9.5 Approval of an Addition to Board Policy

Resolution: Whereas, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains Board Policy manuals giving direction to the District; and Whereas, such policy and manuals reflect case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board approves the attached policy regarding board member commitments.

Original - Motion

Member (Michael Zimmers) Moved, Member (Jamie Sisti) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'Whereas, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains Board Policy manuals giving direction to the District; and Whereas, such policy and manuals reflect case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board approves the attached policy regarding board member commitments'.

Ms. Johnson expressed some concern regarding the verbiage of proposed policy 235.01. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1. The motion Carried. 6 - 0 - 1.

Those voting “aye”: Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

Those voting “abstain”: Johnson

9.6 Approval of a Revision to Board Policy

Resolution: Whereas, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains Board Policy manuals giving direction to the District; and Whereas, such policy and manuals reflect case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board approves the attached policy relating to Board Meeting agendas.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (William Ringer) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'whereas, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains Board Policy manuals giving direction to the District; and Whereas, such policy and manuals reflect case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board approves the attached policy relating to Board Meeting agendas'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion Carried. 7 - 0

Those voting “aye”: Johnson, Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

9.7 Approval of Travel Expenses for Board Member Johnson

Resolution: That the Board of Education approves travel expenses as follows for Judith Johnson to attend the AVID conference from June 11-14, 2018: Transportation – $427 Hotel – $767.46 Meals – $140 Miscellaneous (shuttle, luggage) – $105

Original - Motion

Member (Michael Zimmers) Moved, Member (Anthony Mares) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'That the Board of Education approves travel expenses as follows for Judith Johnson to attend the AVID conference from June 11-14, 2018: Transportation – $427 Hotel – $767.46 Meals – $140 Miscellaneous (shuttle, luggage) – $105'.

Mrs. Moore asked for additional information regarding the reason that for payment of these conference expenses versus expenses paid for the Illinois Association of School Board’s (IASB) conference. Superintendent Gill indicated that registration for the AVID conference is free to board members, which leaves room in the budget to cover other expenses for this out of state conference. The district covers the cost of registration for board members that attend the in-state IASB conference. There was some additional discussion regarding the amount of professional development expenses for board members that the district should pay. Ms. Johnson indicated that she is of the opinion that the district should cover the cost of hotel, transportation and registration for the IASB conference for board members.

Mrs. Moore motioned to amend the travel expense paid for Ms. Johnson’s attendance at the AVID conference to exclude hotel and meal expenses. There was no second.

Mr. Lopez indicated that any board member that would like their hotel expenses covered for the IASB conference will have these expenses covered by the district. Mr. Zimmers reported that he was of the understanding that in the past any board member that requested their hotel expenses to be paid by the district would have those expenses covered. Mr. Lopez noted the positive press coverage the district received earlier in the school year related to the low amount of dollars spent in sending board members to the IASB conference compared to other school districts.

Upon a roll call vote being taken on the original motion, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Abstain: 2. The motion Carried. 5 - 0 - 2

Those voting “aye”: Lopez, Mares, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

Those voting “abstain”: Johnson, Moore

9.8 Student Discipline

Resolution: That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent as:

• One 8th grade student be hereby expelled from further attendance at Washington Middle School through the end of the 2017-2018 school year with a program and,

• One 10th grade student be hereby expelled from further attendance at Lanphier High School through the end of the 2018-2019 school year with a program and

• One 11th grade student be hereby expelled from further attendance at Lanphier High School through the end of the 2018-2019 school year without a program.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Judith Johnson) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent'. Upon a roll call vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0. The motion Carried. 7 - 0

Those voting “aye”: Johnson, Lopez, Mares, Moore, Ringer, Sisti, Zimmers

Those voting “no”: None.

Announcements:

10.1 Next Regular Meeting — Monday, April 23, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room

10.2 Upcoming District Events

April 17, 7pm – All City Music Festival at Sangamon Auditorium

April 26, 6pm – K-Night at each elementary school

10.3 Freedom of Information Report

10.4 Alliance Legislative Reports – 100-60 and 100-61

Available at https://www.iasb.com/govrel/alrmenu.cfm

Public Comment:

There was no public comment at this time.

Adjournment:

There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Lopez declared the meeting adjourned until Monday, April 23, 2018. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

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