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Springfield School District 186 Board met March 19.

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

Vice President Zimmers called the meeting to order.

Approval Of Executive Session:

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

2.4 Student Board Representative Interviews 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3)

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

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

Those voting “no”: None.

Adjournment to Executive Session:

The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m. and reconvened at 6:45 p.m. Upon reconvening, it was noted that seven Board members were present as Mrs. Sisti joined the meeting at 4:32 p.m. and Ms. Johnson joined the meeting at 4:34 p.m. Mr. Lopez joined the meeting at 5:35 p.m.

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.

Mr. Lopez congratulated the Southeast Spartans boys basketball team for taking second place in the State basketball tournament.

3.2 Board Salutes

Mr. Ringer reported attending several basketball games over the course of the previous two weeks. He congratulated all of the teams on their seasons.

Mr. Mares congratulated the Southeast High School boys basketball team and the Lanphier High School boys basketball team for their recent seasons.

Ms. Johnson also congratulated the middle and high school basketball teams on their successful seasons. She further congratulated Southeast and Lanphier High Schools’ boys basketball teams for their post-season play. She encouraged the community to attend games next year. Ms. Johnson then expressed some concern over the officiating. Next, Ms. Johnson reported that she had recently attended a jazz band concert at Lee School. She also visited Graham Elementary, where she was invited to read to a classroom of students, and Feitshans Elementary.

Mr. Zimmers congratulated Coach Thomas and the Southeast boys basketball team. Mr. Zimmers commended the team for the maturity and class they displayed during the state championship game and thanked the community for supporting the team. Mr. Zimmers also saluted Southeast teacher Betsy Dye and her AVID class. He indicated he had visited the class recently. Lastly, Mr. Zimmers reported attending an event at Lincoln Magnet School featuring a representative from Apple Inc.

Mrs. Moore also congratulated the Southeast High School boys basketball team. Next, Mrs. Moore provided the date for the 2019 Disabilities to Possibilities Conference. The conference will be held on February 23, 2019. She encouraged the community to attend this event. Mrs. Moore then reported visiting Mrs. Pierce’s class at Lanphier High School. She saluted Mrs. Pierce and her students for the high level of student engagement she saw during her visit. Lastly, Mrs. Moore saluted Mrs. Donna Jefferson, principal at Dubois Elementary, for the high level of STEAM integration at her school.

Mrs. Sisti thanked the teachers and administrators throughout the District for their dedication each day. Next, she reported visiting Ball Charter School for their Spring Carnival, which she reported, was very well attended. She saluted the staff of Fairview Elementary on the work they do to engage students. She reported attending the Fairview PARCC Idol event, which helped get the students excited for the recent PARCC testing. She congratulated Fairview 5th grade teachers Karianna Lauer and Nicolette Harris for winning the PARCC Idol competition.

Ms. Johnson saluted Jefferson Middle School on their recent Black History Month program, which included a Black History Bowl. Next, Ms. Johnson saluted Dubois Elementary, which she recently visited, for their Black History Month events.

3.3 Recognition of Students Named All State by the Illinois Music Education Association

The Board of Education recognized the following students named All State by the Illinois Music Education Association: Southeast High School – Angela Brink, Choir Director, Wynton Gage – Honors Choir; Southeast High School – Tom Philbrick, Band Director, Harrison Rumple – Bass Clarinet; Springfield High School – Kelly Goldberg, Band Director, Carlton Brown – Oboe, Jocelyn Garcia – Bassoon, Jason Gao – Trumpet, Joyce Gao – Clarinet, Anneliese Paton – Flute, Ben Rempfer – Clarinet, Joseph Runkle – Trumpet, Louie Yockey – Bass Clarinet, and Caitlin Zochke – Cello. Each student was presented with a recognition certificate.

3.4 Recognition of Grant Middle School Boys Basketball Team

The Board of Education recognized the Grant Middle School 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team for winning the IESA 4A State Championship. The following individuals were recognized: Timothy Allen, Coach, Corley Lee, Coach, Jasmin Woolfolk, Coach, J’Veon Bardwell, Cornelion Brookens, Malachi Bradley, Angel Cintron, Dreon Dea, Artez Hanson, Dominick Hobbs, Marion Jackson, Randy Kyles, Tyaire Lott, Justin Marshall, Kyan Mcgee, Keshon Singleton-Lott, Deandre Stewart Jr., and Anthony Allen, Manager. Each student was presented with a recognition certificate.

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 Board Agreements and Agenda Policies

Board members were provided with draft copies of proposed Board Policy 235.01 – Board Agreements and revised Board Policy 270.01 – Agenda.

Superintendent Gill reported that the Board of Education recently completed a Board evaluation, during which Board Agreements were developed. She further reported that these agreements are now being presented for addition to Board Policy, along with an updating of policies related to the agreements. She reported that additional needed review of current policy have been brought to her attention, including a review of Board Policy 710.065 – Student Rights and Responsibilities – Student Conduct – Bullying and Harassment, board policy related to District building usage and development of a policy related to social media use. Superintendent Gill indicated that a Policy Committee meeting would be scheduled in the upcoming weeks to begin this work.

Mr. Lopez reported that the policies presented for first reading during this meeting would be presented for vote at the next meeting. He asked that members review the policies and provide Superintendent Gill with suggested changes prior to the next meeting. There was then some discussion regarding changes to Board Policy 270.01.

4.4 Student Business

There was no student business at this time.

Presentations To The Board:

There were no presentations to the Board at this time.

Business Reports:

6.1 Treasurer's Report

Board members were provided with electronic copies of the Treasurer’s Report for February 2018. Copies have been filed with the Official Minutes and are available for public viewing on the Electronic School Board.

Mr. Joseph Bascio, Business Manager, reported that the District ended the month of February with a cash balance of approximately $18.4 million in the bank for all funds. Earned interest for the month totaled approximately $28,900, with interest earnings year-to-date totaling approximately $362,600. Mr. Bascio further reported that one portion of the Early Start payments had been received from the State of Illinois.

Superintendent's Report:

7.1 Superintendent's Report

Superintendent Gill provided the following information and Shout Outs:

• Shout out to the following Horace Mann Educator of the Year finalists and thanked Bunn Gourmet for providing each finalist with a gift of chocolates upon the announcement: Nathan Grieme, Enos Elementary, Sarah Killebrew, Butler Elementary, Shannon McCloud, Dubois Elementary, Lori Moore, Fairview Elementary, Brandy Stubblefield, Lanphier High School. Next, Superintendent Gill congratulated the following nominees for the Horace Mann Administrator of the Year award: Arwah Franklin, Student Support Services, Kathy Hulcher, Matheny-Withrow Elementary, and Terrance Jordan, Black Hawk Elementary. Lastly, Superintendent Gill congratulated the following Horace Mann Rising Star Award nominees: Rob Deaton, Sandburg Elementary, Lindsey Moore, Jefferson Middle, and Karen Martin, Matheny-Withrow Elementary.

• Shout out to the Southeast High School boys’ basketball team for their participation in the State Basketball Tournament.

• Shout out to Southeast High School alumni, local businesses and community members that provided funding to ensure any students that wanted to attend the State basketball tournament games in which Southeast participated were able to do so. She reported that over $5,000 was raised to support this endeavor. Almost 500 students were able to attend the games over the course of the three days.

• Shout out to those students and educators that submitted work for the 1900 Art Gallery Show. She encouraged the public to see the art on display in the building.

• Shout out to Springfield High School Scholastic Bowl team who recently qualified to participate in the National meet in Atlanta.

Consent Action Items:

8.1 Approval of Consent Action Items

Approval of consent action items as listed in the agenda.

Resolution: The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent action items 8.2 through 8.13 as described in the corresponding resolutions.

Original - Motion

Member (Michael Zimmers) Moved, Member (Jamie Sisti) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent action items 8.2 through 8.13 as described in the corresponding resolutions'.

Mrs. Moore asked for an estimate of the manpower costs associated with textbook inventory. Superintendent Gill reported that it is hard to determine the exact cost associated with the manpower hours. She further reported that the District estimates it will spend approximately $86,000 to replace, repair and/or rebind textbooks during the current school year. She reported that the new inventory system proposed will make the process surrounding textbooks much more efficient. Mrs. Moore then asked that the AVID program be expanded to also include Grant Middle School. Mrs. Gill reported that this is a priority for the school and Department of Teaching and Learning. Mr. Mares asked if 8.8 and 8.7 are standard operating procedure. Mr. Bascio reported that the items are standard procedure. Mrs. Sisti asked for an update on payments from the State of Illinois. Mr. Bascio provided a brief update. There was some additional discussion regarding State funding. There was then some discussion regarding the potential for using in-house facilitators for BIST training. Mrs. Gill reported that some BIST training is being provided in-house.

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.

Those voting “present”: Johnson on 8.13, Lopez on 8.9

8.2 Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of March 6, 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 Declaration of Surplus Property

Resolution: Be It Resolved to declare the items on the attached document as surplus materials and to be sold or disposed.

8.5 Approval of a Resolution to Repay and Reborrow a Loan from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations and Maintenance Fund

The School Code of Illinois allows for a transfer of funds to accommodate cash flow conditions. This resolution repays a loan in the amount of $3,250,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations & Maintenance Fund. A new loan is approved in the amount of $3,250,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations & Maintenance Fund.

Resolution: Whereas, Article 20 of the School Code authorizes transfers from the Working Cash Fund to any fund of the District for which taxes are levied; and Whereas, the Board has previously approved a loan from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations & Maintenance Fund in the amount of $3,250,000; and Whereas, the District collected total taxes in the Operations & Maintenance Fund of $13,208,875 during 2016-17; and Whereas, the District anticipates collection of total taxes in the Operations & Maintenance Fund during 2017-18 in the amount of $13,419,183; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: 1. Final repayment shall be made from the Operations & Maintenance Fund to the Working Cash Fund in the amount of $3,250,000; and 2. Upon completion of the action authorized above and in anticipation of the total taxes to be received during 2017-18 in the Operations & Maintenance Fund; a new loan is hereby approved from the Working Cash Fund to the Operations & Maintenance Fund in the amount of $3,250,000.

8.6 Approval of a Resolution to Repay and Reborrow a Loan from the Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund.

The School Code of Illinois allows for a transfer of funds to accommodate cash flow conditions. This resolution repays a loan in the amount of $1,750,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund. A new loan is approved in the amount of $1,750,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund.

Resolution: Whereas, Article 20 of the School Code authorizes transfers from the Working Cash Fund to any fund of the District for which taxes are levied; and Whereas, the Board has previously approved a loan from the Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund in the amount of $1,750,000; and Whereas, the District collected total taxes in the Transportation Fund of $4,883,126 during 2016-17; and Whereas, the District anticipates collection of total taxes in the Transportation Fund during 2017-18 in the amount of $5,060,598; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: 1. Final repayment shall be made from the Transportation Fund to the Working Cash Fund in the amount of $1,750,000; and 2. Upon completion of the action authorized above and in anticipation of the total taxes to be received during 2017-18 in the Transportation Fund; a new loan is hereby approved from the Working Cash Fund to the Transportation Fund in the amount of $1,750,000.

8.7 Approval of a Resolution to Repay and Reborrow a Loan from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund

The School Code of Illinois allows for a transfer of funds to accommodate cash flow conditions. This resolution repays a loan in the amount of $7,750,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund. A new loan is approved in the amount of $7,750,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund.

Resolution: Whereas, Article 20 of the School Code authorizes transfers from the Working Cash Fund to any fund of the District for which taxes are levied; and Whereas, the Board has previously approved loans from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund in the amount of $7,750,000; and Whereas, in 2016-17 the District received total taxes in the Education Fund of $65,928,295; and Whereas, the District anticipates collection of total taxes in the Education Fund during 2017-18 in the amount of $67,614,132; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: 1. Final repayment shall be made from the Education Fund to the Working Cash Fund in the amount of $7,750,000; and 2. Upon completion of the action authorized above and in anticipation of the total taxes to be received during 2017-18 in the Education Fund; a new loan is hereby approved from the Working Cash Fund to the Education Fund in the amount of $7,750,000.

8.8 Approval of a Resolution to Repay and Reborrow a Loan from the Working Cash Fund to the Retirement Fund

The School Code of Illinois allows for a transfer of funds to accommodate cash flow conditions. This resolution repays a loan in the amount of $2,800,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Retirement Fund. A new loan is approved in the amount of $2,800,000 from the Working Cash Fund to the Retirement Fund.

Resolution: Whereas, Article 20 of the School Code authorizes transfers from the Working Cash Fund to any fund of the District for which taxes are levied; and Whereas, the Board has previously approved a loan from the Working Cash Fund to the Retirement Fund in the amount of $2,800,000; and Whereas, the District collected total taxes in the Retirement Fund of $5,625,486 during 2016-17; and Whereas, the District anticipates collection of total taxes in the Retirement Fund during 2017-18 in the amount of $5,445,923; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: 1. Final repayment shall be made from the Retirement Fund to the Working Cash Fund in the amount of $2,800,000; and 2. Upon completion of the action authorized above and in anticipation of the total taxes to be received during 2017-18 in the Retirement Fund; a new loan is hereby approved from the Working Cash Fund to the Retirement Fund in the amount of $2,800,000.

8.9 Approval of a Resolution Regarding Renewal Proposal for Life Insurance

Horace Mann Life Insurance Company renewal of Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage. The renewal is for two years with no premium increase.

Resolution: Whereas, the District has reviewed the group life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance renewal recommendation from Horace Mann, the District’s insurance carrier; and Whereas, the District elects to continue Basic Life Coverage at the current rate of $0.149 per $1,000, and Basic AD&D at a rate of $0.020 per $1,000, and Optional Life/AD&D and Dependent Life rates will remain unchanged or decrease from the previous renewal period; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby approves and accepts Horace Mann’s renewal recommendation for the contractual year beginning June 1, 2018 and ending May 31, 2020.

8.10 Approval of an Agreement with Follett for a Textbook Inventory System

Resolution: Whereas, Springfield Public School District 186 has an increasing need for accountability in managing textbook inventory; and Whereas, the District accepted proposals from textbook management vendors; and Whereas, Follett offered a textbook management solution that best fits the District’s needs; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education of Springfield Public School District 186 approves the agreement with Follett to provide a textbook management system at a cost $87,000 for initial barcoding, $88,837 for first year costs and $19,599 beginning the second year and subsequent years effective March 24, 2018.

8.11 Approval to Renew the Agreement with Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) STEM courses for elementary, middle and high school students. PLTW forms partnerships with public schools, higher education institutions and the private sector to specifically targeted and enhance STEM. PLTW will be offered at JMS, LHS, SHS, SSHS for the 2018-19 school year.

Resolution: Whereas, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and Springfield Public School District 186 have previously signed a PLTW agreement to support STEM programming; and Whereas, schools wish to participate in the continued development of the PLTW program for the 2018-19 school year; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approves the extension of the PLTW Agreement for the 2018-19 school year for a total of $10,750 up to $12,750 to be paid from budgeted funds and authorizes the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board.

8.12 Approval of a Contract with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)

AVID is a system to prepare students for four-year college eligibility. Students who are capable of completing a college-prep curriculum, but may be falling short of their potential are provided with core components in the AVID elective, which supports students that take the most rigorous classes. AVID’s teaching strategies, curriculum and trainings can be used school-wide starting as early as elementary school. During the 2018-2019, AVID will be provided in 10 elementary schools, 5 middle schools and the 3 high schools.

Resolution: Whereas, AVID and Springfield Public School District 186 have previously signed an AVID agreement to support AVID programming; and Whereas, schools wish to participate in the continued development of the AVID program for the 2018-19 school year; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approves the extension of the AVID Agreement for the 2018-19 school year for a total of $86,642 to be paid from budgeted funds and authorizes the Superintendent to execute the necessary documents on behalf of the Board.

8.13 Approval of an Addendum to a Consultant Agreement with Marty Huitt

Two workshop days are being added to the consultant agreement approved on July 10, 2017. The BIST workshop days will be held at Southeast High School on March 19, 2018, and Lanphier High School on March 22, 2018. In order for schools to effectively implement the BIST model, teachers and administrators need to attend the BIST in-service as well as work individually with Marty to plan and problem solve any concerns around the implementation of BIST. The goal is to not only help schools look at their resources and logistics, but also to assist the adult community to move from a thinking of punishment and forgiveness to a philosophy of teaching and protecting the most difficult students so that they may become productive young adults.

Resolution: Whereas, Springfield Public School District 186 is constantly looking for ways to improve the knowledge of the staff; and Whereas, Marty Huitt, a consultant for the BIST model for the past twelve years, is prepared to present a BIST staff development workshop which is an evidence-based model and works in partnership with PBIS to assist staff in working with kids who do not respond to traditional discipline and classroom management; and Whereas, Marty Huitt’s consultant services will be completely reimbursable through Title I and II funds; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board of Education approves the two additional days of consultant Marty Huitt to conduct workshops at Lanphier and Southeast at a cost of $2,200 per day for March 19 and 22, 2018, in addition to her paid days our of Title II for other days that week.

Roll Call Action Items:

9.1 Approval of Personnel Recommendations

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

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Michael Zimmers) 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 for Reduction in Force of Non-Certified Personnel

List of Reduction in Force of Non-Certified Personnel attached

Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, current and projected financial circumstances of the District necessitate reduction in the number of non-certified personnel employed by the Board; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby honorably dismisses non-certified personnel as presented for the reason of economic necessity, such honorable dismissal to take effect upon the expiration of the present school term unless otherwise indicated: The President and Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and instructed to so notify such personnel by notice substantially in the form of Exhibit ‘A’ as attached hereto and made part hereof.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Anthony Mares) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, current and projected financial circumstances of the District necessitate reduction in the number of non-certified personnel employed by the Board; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby honorably dismisses non-certified personnel as presented for the reason of economic necessity, such honorable dismissal to take effect upon the expiration of the present school term unless otherwise indicated: The President and Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and instructed to so notify such personnel by notice substantially in the form of Exhibit ‘A’ as attached hereto and made part hereof'. 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 for Reduction in Force of Lawrence Education Center Certified Personnel

List of Reduction in Force of Lawrence Education Center Certified Personnel attached Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, current and projected financial circumstances of the District necessitate reduction in the number of Lawrence Education Center certified personnel employed by the Board; and Whereas, grant funding for the Lawrence Education Center program fluctuates from year to year and is therefore unreliable as a revenue stream to the District; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby honorably dismisses Lawrence Education Center certified personnel as presented for the reason of economic necessity, such honorable dismissal to take effect upon the expiration of the present school term unless otherwise indicated: The President and Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and instructed to so notify such personnel by notice substantially in the form of Exhibit ‘A’ as attached hereto and made part hereof.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (William Ringer) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, current and projected financial circumstances of the District necessitate reduction in the number of Lawrence Education Center certified personnel employed by the Board; and Whereas, grant funding for the Lawrence Education Center program fluctuates from year to year and is therefore unreliable as a revenue stream to the District; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby honorably dismisses Lawrence Education Center certified personnel as presented for the reason of economic necessity, such honorable dismissal to take effect upon the expiration of the present school term unless otherwise indicated: The President and Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and instructed to so notify such personnel by notice substantially in the form of Exhibit ‘A’ as attached hereto and made part hereof'. 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 a Resolution for Reduction in Force of Lawrence Education Center Non- Certified Personnel

List of Reduction in Force of Lawrence Education Center Non-Certified Personnel attached Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, current and projected financial circumstances of the District necessitate reduction in the number of Lawrence Education Center non-certified personnel employed by the Board; and Whereas, grant funding for the Lawrence Education Center program fluctuates from year to year and is therefore unreliable as a revenue stream to the District; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby honorably dismisses Lawrence Education Center non-certified personnel as presented for the reason of economic necessity, such honorable dismissal to take effect upon the expiration of the present school term unless otherwise indicated: The President and Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and instructed to so notify such personnel by notice substantially in the form of Exhibit ‘A’ as attached hereto and made part hereof.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Anthony Mares) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, current and projected financial circumstances of the District necessitate reduction in the number of Lawrence Education Center non-certified personnel employed by the Board; and Whereas, grant funding for the Lawrence Education Center program fluctuates from year to year and is therefore unreliable as a revenue stream to the District; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Board hereby honorably dismisses Lawrence Education Center non-certified personnel as presented for the reason of economic necessity, such honorable dismissal to take effect upon the expiration of the present school term unless otherwise indicated: The President and Secretary of the Board are hereby authorized and instructed to so notify such personnel by notice substantially in the form of Exhibit ‘A’ as attached hereto and made part hereof'. 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 a Resolution Regarding a Farm Lease

Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas Springfield School District No. 186 is the owner of farm property on Koke Mill Road that is part of The South 61 acres of the North 122 acres of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 15 north, Range 6 West of the Third Principal Meridian; and Whereas there are no immediate plans to construct school facilities or other improvements on approximately 40 acres thereof; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Farm Lease of such unimproved property with Carl Hermes and Michael Hermes for a term commencing effective March 1, 2018, and ending February 28, 2019, at a cash rental rate of $240 per acre.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Michael Zimmers) Seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: Whereas Springfield School District No. 186 is the owner of farm property on Koke Mill Road that is part of The South 61 acres of the North 122 acres of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 15 north, Range 6 West of the Third Principal Meridian; and Whereas there are no immediate plans to construct school facilities or other improvements on approximately 40 acres thereof; Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Farm Lease of such unimproved property with Carl Hermes and Michael Hermes for a term commencing effective March 1, 2018, and ending February 28, 2019, at a cash rental rate of $240 per acre'. 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.

9.6 Approval of the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2019 Tentative Budget

The School Code requires that the Board designate who is authorized to prepare the budget each fiscal year.

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. Joseph Bascio are hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board.

Original - Motion

Member (Donna Moore) Moved, Member (Michael Zimmers) Seconded to approve the Original motion '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. Joseph Bascio are hereby appointed to prepare a tentative budget for said School District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, which tentative budget shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board'. 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 Student Discipline

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

• That one 8th grade student be hereby expelled from further attendance at Washington Middle School through the end of the 2018-2019 school year with a program and,

• That one 11th 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

• That 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 (Michael Zimmers) Moved, Member (William Ringer) 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 9, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room

10.2 Upcoming District Events

March 30-April 8 – No School – Spring Break

March 27-April 13 – No School – Graham/Southern View Spring Break

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

10.3 Freedom of Information Report

10.4 Alliance Legislative Reports – 100-58, 100-59

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

Public Comment:

Mr. Frank Vala addressed the Board regarding Board Policy and a basketball tournament held at Lanphier High School each Thanksgiving weekend.

Adjournment:

There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Lopez declared the meeting adjourned until Monday, April 9, 2018. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

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