Regular Board Meeting (6/15/2026)

Agenda Review Page Agenda Agenda TYPE: Regular Board Meeting DATE: 6/15/2026 TIME: 6:00 PM Agenda Attachment LOCATION: PD Room DETAILS: CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 p.m 1.1 checkbox root item Roll Call Info THE BOARD WILL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION at 5:30 p.m. to discuss A) Student Discipline and Other Matters Concerning Individual Students – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(9,10) B) The Appointment, Employment, or Dismissal of Employees – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) C) Pending and Imminent Litigation – 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.1 checkbox root item Pledge of Allegiance Info 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4.1 checkbox root item Approve the Agenda for June 15, 2026 Action Resolution: That the Board of Education approves the agenda. PRESIDENT'S REPORT 5.1 checkbox root item President's Comments Info 5.2 checkbox root item Recognition of Southeast High School Track and Field Athletes Info Summary: The Board of Education congratulates the following SSHS Athletes and Coach for success at the IHSA State Track and Field Meet. Kamri Sales – 2nd Place Triple Jump Alannah Lowery, 4th Place – Triple Jump Head Coach: Barbara Streeter-Montgomery 5.3 checkbox root item Recognition of Springfield High School Track and Field Athletes Info Summary: The Board of Education congratulates the following SHS Athlete and Coach for success at the IHSA State Track and Field Meet. Deandre Brown – 9th Place 400m Trey Sutton – 4th Place Discus Coach Trae Cotner Coach Jaleesa Davis Coach Kainan Rinaberger 5.4 checkbox root item Recognition of Grant Middle School Track and Field Athletes Info Summary: The Board of Education congratulates the following GMS Athlete and Coach for success at the IESA State Track and Field Meet. Jayden Howard Taylor, 7th Grade – 3rd Place 400m Coach Justin Lee 5.5 checkbox root item Recognition of Jefferson Middle School Track and Field Athletes Info Summary: The Board of Education congratulates the following JMS Athletes and Coaches for success at the IESA State Track and Field Meet. 8th Grade Rashaad Wilson – 8th Place Shot Put Mekenzie Johnson – 4th Place Shot Put 7th Grade Zaire Perkins – 3rd Place 100m, 4th Place Long Jump 1st Place 4x100 Relay – Dallas Brewer, Demirion Orrington, Zaire Perkins, Marsay Smith Coach Marcus Bates Coach Gabe Martinez Coach Dominique Acres 5.6 checkbox root item Recognition of Washington Middle School Track and Field Athletes Info Summary: The Board of Education congratulates the following WMS Athletes and Coaches for success at the IESA State Track and Field Meet. 7th Grade Precious Westbrook – 1st Place 100m Hurdles Isla Wall – 3rd Place Long Jump Coach Bobby Hampton Coach Aubrey Dalby 5.7 checkbox root item Recognition of Lincoln Magnet School Track and Field Athletes Info Summary: The Board of Education congratulates the following LMS Athletes and Coaches for success at the IESA State Track and Field Meet. 8th Grade 7th Place 4x200 Relay – Isaiah Body, Javon Burnes, Hudson Hurwitz, Carter Midiri, Ian Pressnall 6th Place 4x200 Relay – Joy Bardwell, Amari Chandler, Caleese Jones, Kamari Lawrence, Laila Smallwood 7th Grade 2nd Place 4x200 Relay – Annabelle Barham, Briella Lucas, Ruby Richardson, Peyton Strode, Jaila Thompson, Zoe Williams Coach Stephanie Webster Coach Jeff Lynn 5.8 checkbox root item Recognition of the Lincoln Magnet School 7th Grade Boys Track and Field Team Info Summary: The Board of Education congratulates the Lincoln Magnet School Boys Track Team for taking 4th place at the IESA State Track and Field Meet. Pierre Hunter – 1st Place Long Jump, 2nd Place 100m, 2nd Place 200m 3rd Place 4x200 Relay – Karter Hunter, Pierre Hunter, Daxton Rinaberger, Marquis Robinson, Rayshod Simmons, Kaladin Terrell Coach Stephanie Webster Coach Jeff Lynn SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 6.1 checkbox root item District 186 Field House Update Info 6.2 checkbox root item Superintendent's Report Info DISCUSSION ITEMS 7.1 checkbox root item Old Business Info 7.2 checkbox root item New Business Info PUBLIC COMMENT 8.1 checkbox root item Public Comment Info PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BUSINESS REPORTS 10.1 checkbox root item Business Reports Info Attachments: 6:15:26 Business Report Board Submission.pdf CONSENT ACTION ITEMS Action 11.1 checkbox root item Approval of Consent Action Items Action Summary: Approval of consent action items as listed in the agenda. Resolution: The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent action items 11.2 through 11.13 as described in the corresponding resolutions. 11.2 checkbox root item Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2026 Action 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. 11.3 checkbox root item Approval of Payroll and Bills Payable Action Attachments: 6:15:26 Payroll & BP board submission.pdf Resolution: That the Board of Education approves payroll and bills payable as shown in the attached report. 11.4 checkbox root item Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #26-18 — Fuel for Buses – Transportation Action Attachments: 26-18 Bid Tabulation_001.pdf Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of same upon completion: Bid #26-18 - Fuel for Buses - Transportation 11.5 checkbox root item Approval of a Contract with Panorama Education Action Summary: As a district, we are continuing to build our data systems to support our work with identifying and supporting various student needs through targeted instruction and intervention for ALL students. The Student Success Platform has helped to put all of the data in one place to ensure we are providing a solid MTSS system - Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for all students. This online resource will continue to be available for middle and high school staff. Elementary teachers will continue to use the data spreadsheets and tools that they create within the grade level teams and/or Instructional Leadership Teams. It is vital at the middle and high school levels, which serve a larger number of students with a larger data set that includes indicators like 9th grade on track, letter grades, and graduation rate. Cost: $48,430 Funding: District Teaching and Learning Education Fund Attachments: Panorama.pdf Resolution: WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is continuing to build our data systems to support our work with identifying and supporting various student needs through targeted instruction and intervention for all students; and WHEREAS, Panorama offers an online Student Success platform for MTSS resources allowing District 186 to collect data and support students learning and growth; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the agreement with Panorama Education at a cost of $48,430. 11.6 checkbox root item Approval of an Agreement with Riverside Insights for CogAT Online Testing Action Summary: District 186 schools will utilize the Kindergarten and Grade 5 CogAT Online Testing to determine potential gifted students. These tests from Riverside Insights will offer individualized results for placement of kindergarten and grade 5 students. Cost: $35,530 Funding: District Teaching and Learning Education Fund Attachments: Springfield_Pub_Schl_Dist_186-QH49195-4-May-2026-21-7-18 (1).pdf Resolution: WHEREAS, Riverside Insights provides individualized testing supports for kindergarten and fifth grades via the services of an online testing; and WHEREAS, Riverside Insights agrees to provide assistive services for both on site and virtual learning staff; and WHEREAS, Riverside Insights services being funded through the District Teaching and Learning Education Fund; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves the continuation of an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and Riverside Insights for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $35,530 collectively for the Kindergarten and Grade 5 CogAT Online Testing. 11.7 checkbox root item Approval of a Contract with Progress Learning Action Summary: As part of our commitment to strengthen teaching and learning through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and post-secondary readiness, we would like to implement Progress Learning across our three high schools and secondary alternative programs for the 2026-2027 school year. This platform is completely aligned to the ACT, providing progress-monitoring data, official test practice, and individualized interventions to support student growth. The MTSS department will oversee the comprehensive professional development of principals, teachers, and school teams to integrate this tool into daily instruction and PLC data cycles. Cost: $50,000 Funding: District Teaching and Learning Education Fund Resolution: WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is continually looking for ways to identify and support various student needs, as well as monitor student growth; and WHEREAS, Progress Learning offers MTSS resources allowing District 186 to collect progress monitoring data and support student learning and growth; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with Progress Learning at a cost of $50,000. 11.8 checkbox root item Approval of a Contract with Google for Workspace for Education Plus Action Summary: The District Technology Department is recommending renewing a three year contract with Insight Public Sector and Google Workspace for Education Plus cloud services. The total cost for three years of services will be $241,800. Funding: Technology Department Funds Resolution: WHEREAS, the District Technology is in need of Google Workspace for Education Cloud Services; and WHEREAS, District 186 will use Technology Funds to make this purchase; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the Insight Public Sector and Google for a total amount up to $241,800. 11.9 checkbox root item Approval of a Contract with Securly for Internet Filtering Services Action Summary: The District Technology Department is recommending the renewal of a three year contract with Securly for internet filtering services. Securly currently filters and notifies administrators of inappropriate and concerning searches by students and in class monitoring for teachers in the District. The total cost for three years of services will be $259,744. Funding: Technology Department Funds Resolution: WHEREAS, the District Technology is need of Internet filtering services; and WHEREAS, District 186 will use Technology Funds to make these purchases; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the Securly for a total amount up to $259,744. 11.10 checkbox root item Approval of a Contract for the Empower All Abilities Conference Keynote Speaker Action Funding: IDEA Part B Flow-Through Grant Attachments: Shelley Moore C26-27-US020 - Springfield Public School District 186 (1)_encrypted_.pdf Resolution: WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 desires contract keynote speaker services for the Empower All Abilities Conference in 2026 to provide professional development focused specifically on students with disabilities; and WHEREAS, Dr. Shelley Moore with Outside Pin Consulting Ltd, is qualified to provide such services as a Contract Keynote Speaker for the District; and WHEREAS, Dr. Shelley Moore has indicated a willingness and desire to provide staff professional development on November 13, 2026, and keynote speaker services at the Empower All Abilities Conference on November 14, 2026; and WHEREAS, the cost for said services is $23,000.00, which includes all travel expenses (i.e. transportation, meals, lodging, etc.) and will be paid by IDEA Part B Flow-Through Federal grant; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves a Contract for Keynote Speaker Services between Springfield Public School District 186 and Outside Pin Consulting Ltd. per the terms identified above. 11.11 checkbox root item Approval of an Agreement with LinkUp Teletherapy, inc. Action Funding: Ed Fund Substitute Account Attachments: Linkup 26-27 contract_encrypted_.pdf Resolution: WHEREAS, District 186 desires services of LinkUp Teletherapy, Inc. for speech/language tele-therapy services; and WHEREAS, LinkUp Teletherapy, Inc. is appropriately qualified and able to provide assigned therapists to perform Speech Language Therapy services through tele-therapy in accordance with the students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) in conjunction with Springfield Public School District 186 schools' staff members for the sole purpose of covering a speech/language pathology maternity leave; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement between Springfield Public School District 186 and LinkUp Teletherapy, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year, at a contract rate of $9,788.00 per week for 3.0 FTE SLPs. 11.12 checkbox root item Approval of a Partnership with the Outlet Regarding the Alternative Education Program Action Summary: Springfield Public School District 186, the NAACP, and the Outlet Mentoring Program have collaborated to strengthen and improve the Stay in School Back to School Program to better serve students and families throughout the community. Through this collaborative effort, the organizations evaluated the program structure, student needs, and long-term sustainability of services. As a result of these discussions and shared planning efforts, the Outlet Mentoring Program will assume operational leadership of the program. The program will now be hosted at the Outlet Mentoring Program’s location, allowing for expanded mentoring opportunities, improved program coordination, increased access to student and family support services, and a structured career exploration experience for students. The program will provide a safe, structured environment focused on academic support, mentoring, social-emotional learning, life skills, and career development to reduce idle time and improve student outcomes. The Outlet Mentoring Program will oversee daily programming, student supervision, attendance tracking, mentoring services, and progress reporting. District 186 will provide student referrals, academic assignments, technology, and communication regarding student needs and district expectations. Resolution: WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 is committed to providing students with supportive interventions that promote academic success, positive behavior, engagement, and future readiness; and WHEREAS, District 186 and the Outlet Mentoring Program have collaborated to provide a program supporting students who have been expelled from further attending school; and WHEREAS, the Outlet Mentoring Program will provide a safe and structured environment focused on academic support, mentoring, social-emotional learning, life skills development, career exploration, and student accountability; and WHEREAS, the Outlet Mentoring Program will oversee daily program operations while District 186 will provide student referrals, academic assignments, technology resources, and ongoing communication regarding student needs; and WHEREAS, the agreement will be effective August 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027, at an annual cost of $367,000; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 approves the partnership agreement with the Outlet Mentoring Program for the operation of the Stay in School Back to School Program for the 2026-2027 school year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent or designee is authorized to execute all necessary documents to implement this agreement. 11.13 checkbox root item Approval of a Resolution to Rename the Douglas Alternative Program Action Resolution: WHEREAS, the alternative program at Douglas School is moving to Lawrence Education Center; and WHEREAS, the staff have recommended renaming the alternative program in honor of a former administrator and Board member to J. Michael Zimmers Academy; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves renaming the program to J. Michael Zimmers Academy at Lawrence effective July 1, 2026. ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS 12.1 checkbox root item Approval of Personnel Recommendations Action Attachments: Per 6-15-26.pdf Curr. Compensation 6-15-26.pdf Summer School 6-15-26.pdf Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented. 12.2 checkbox root item Approval of Salary Determination for Substitute and Hourly Support Staff Action Attachments: 2026-27 Sub and Support Rates.pdf Resolution: The Superintendent recommends approval of the salaries for Substitute and Hourly Support Staff for the 2026-27 school year. 12.3 checkbox root item Student Discipline Action Resolution: That the Board approves the student discipline as discussed in Executive Session and summarized by the Superintendent. ANNOUNCEMENTS 13.1 checkbox root item Next Regular Meeting — Monday, July 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info 13.2 checkbox root item Freedom of Information Report Info Attachments: FOIARpt_5.28.26.pdf ADJOURNMENT Powered By ElectronicSchoolBoard.com