Regular Board Meeting (2/17/2026)

Agenda Review Page Agenda Agenda TYPE: Regular Board Meeting DATE: 2/17/2026 TIME: 6:30 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 February 17, 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 the Lincoln Magnet/Ball Charter 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team Info Summary: The Board of Education congratulates the 7th Grade Boys Basketball Team for taking 2nd place at the IESA 4A State Tournament. Karter Hunter Pierre Hunter Ricco Kennedy Mason Overbey Isaac Park Marquis Robinson Zach Salter Rayshod Simmons Aidan Sirtout Noah Skylar Angeles Korey Standish Anthony Steadman Tre Tucker Judah Ballard, Manager Coaches: Isaac Robinson Matt Heyen Joe Davis 5.3 checkbox root item Student Report Info SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 6.1 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 7.3 checkbox root item 2026-2027 School Calendar 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: 2:17:2026 Business Report Board Submission.pdf PUBLIC HEARING 11.1 checkbox root item Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education of the District to Sell Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $110,000,000 Info Summary: Public Hearings Concerning the Intent of the Board of Education of the District to Sell Bonds in the following amounts: • In an amount not to exceed $62,000,000 for the purpose of increasing the working cash fund of the District; • In an amount not to exceed $42,000,000 for the purpose of financing costs to acquire, develop, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, improve, finance, architecturally plan, and install District capital facilities and school sites consisting of buildings, structures, and durable equipment and to acquire and improve real property and interest in real property required, or expected to be required, in connection with the capital facilities; • In an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the purpose of conforming the District’s existing facilities that house students to the building code promulgated by the State Board of Education of the State of Illinois by altering, reconstructing, and repairing said facilities and having equipment purchased and installed therein. The aggregate principal amount of Bonds is not to exceed $110,000,000. Attachments: BINA ad 2026B.pdf BINA ad 2026C.pdf BINA ad 2026D.pdf CONSENT ACTION ITEMS Action 12.1 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 12.2 through 12.7 as described in the corresponding resolutions. 12.2 checkbox root item Approval of the Minutes of the Executive Session and the Regular Meeting of February 2, 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. 12.3 checkbox root item Approval of Payroll and Bills Payable Action Attachments: 2:17:26 Payroll & BP Board Submission.pdf Resolution: That the Board of Education approves payroll and bills payable as shown in the attached report. 12.4 checkbox root item Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #26-07 — Asbestos Abatement Work Phase 5 – Springfield High School Action Attachments: 26-07 Bid Tabulation.pdf Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of the same upon completion: Bid #26-07 — Asbestos Abatement Work Phase 5 – Springfield High School 12.5 checkbox root item Tabulation of Bids and Recommendation for Purchase and Payment Bid #26-08 — Asbestos Abatement Work – Owen Marsh Elementary School Action Attachments: 26-08 Bid Tabulation.pdf Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED to accept the low acceptable bid for the following bids and to approve payment of the same upon completion: Bid #26-08 — Asbestos Abatement Work – Owen Marsh Elementary School 12.6 checkbox root item Approval of the Summer SCOPE Fees Action Resolution: WHEREAS, Project SCOPE, an extended care and summer program, has experienced increasing costs of various goods and services associated with its operations; and WHEREAS, the revenues needed to operate the SCOPE program have not kept pace with the expenditures; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an increase in the SCOPE summer program weekly fee to $165 per child and an activity fee of $30 per child. 12.7 checkbox root item Approval of a Consulting Agreement with Carnegie Learning Action Summary: Matheny-Withrow will enter into a consulting agreement with Carnegie Learning. Carnegie will provide 8 days of onsite, job-embedded, in-classroom support and coaching. Carnegie Learning is the publishing company for our new elementary math curriculum, ClearMath. This partnership will support continued professional development for teachers implementing the new program in its third year. This teacher training and coaching will ultimately support continued increases in student learning and achievement in math. Funding: Title I Funds Attachments: Document_20260130_0001.pdf Resolution: WHEREAS, Springfield Public School District 186 has developed work plans for school improvement; and WHEREAS, Matheny-Withrow has identified a need for continued professional learning and development for teachers implementing the new math program; and WHEREAS, Carnegie Learning is an approved learning consultant that can provide these supports; NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Education approves an agreement with the Carnegie Learning for a total amount of $26,400 to be paid from Title I funds. ROLL CALL ACTION ITEMS 13.1 checkbox root item Approval of Personnel Recommendations Action Attachments: Per 2-17-26.pdf Curr. Compensation 2-17-26.pdf Certified Hourly 2-17-26.pdf Summer School 2-17-26.pdf Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Personnel recommendations as presented. 13.2 checkbox root item Approval of a Resolution Regarding a Farm Lease Action Summary: Approval of the 2026-2027 farm lease agreement for the Koke Mill tract of 40 acres at a rate of $300 per acre. Attachments: Farm Lease 2026.pdf 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 Cain Family Farms for a term commencing effective March 1, 2026, and ending February 28, 2027, at a cash rental rate of $300 per acre. 13.3 checkbox root item Approval of a Resolution for Bank Line of Credit Action Summary: Approval of a line of credit in the amount of $30 million with Bank of Springfield at 5.02%. Attachments: SPS Commitment Letter.pdf Resolution: The Superintendent recommends the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is necessary that the District maintain sufficient cash flow throughout the year to meet authorized payroll and accounts payable expenses of the District as they become due; and WHEREAS, the District may experience temporary cash-flow shortages; and WHEREAS, Section 5/17-17 of the School Code authorizes the issuance of notes or other obligations in connection with the establishment of a line of credit with a bank or other financial institution that may be drawn upon in the event of a cash flow shortage; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the District that a line of credit be so established for fiscal year 2025-2026; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Bank of Springfield finalizing the line of credit for $30,000,000 at a rate of 5.02% for a term beginning March 15, 2026, through June 30, 2026. 13.4 checkbox root item Approval of an Amendment to the Health Life Safety Survey Action Summary: Health Life Safety project for Southeast High School estimated starting summer of 2025 Funding: Health Life Safety Bond Resolution: The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education of Springfield School District #186, hereby accepts and approves the amended certified estimate from the Architect in the amount listed for Southeast's roof. Southeast High School $3,651,000 This includes the removal and replacement of existing roofing membrane, insulation, sheet metal work, and accessories. 13.5 checkbox root item Approval of Review and Revisions to Board Policies Action Attachments: Springfield School District 186 - Drafts - 1_29_2026.pdf Resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Springfield School District 186 maintains a Board Policy manual giving direction to the District; and WHEREAS, such policy manual reflects case law, legal rulings, legislation, and district practice; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the attached reviewed and revised policies. 13.6 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 14.1 checkbox root item Next Regular Meeting — Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. — Board Room Info 14.2 checkbox root item Upcoming District Events Info Summary: March 2 – No School – Pulaski Day March 16-20 – Regular Calendar Spring Break March 31-April 17 – Balanced Calendar Spring Break ADJOURNMENT Powered By ElectronicSchoolBoard.com