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Superintendent’s announcements introduced several administrator assignments: Jenny Bridal was named interim principal at Fairview Elementary School. Dan Ford was appointed assistant principal and gifted support at ISLE after serving as an administrator on special assignment at Southeast. Jimmy Geikema was named interim principal at Wilcox Elementary School. Candy Tarvin will serve as principal assistant at Lindsay School on a full‑time basis. Bridal Filipiak will transition from principal at Wilcox to a central office administrator focused on college and career readiness. The board also welcomed Keenan Cattell as a new district school psychologist; Cattell is a graduate of Southeast High School.

The board recognized outgoing cabinet member Tracy Gage and noted her upcoming retirement. Several hires were accompanied by brief staff introductions and expressions of thanks; no contested appointments or rollbacks were reported during the vote. The personnel action was approved as presented by the superintendent; specific personnel files and contracts were not read into the record during the public meeting beyond titles and placements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting | June 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The District 186 board adopted personnel recommendations and introduced new administrators for Fairview, Wilcox, ISLE and other district roles. The personnel motion passed by roll call with six aye votes.","taxTitle","Springfield SD 186, School Boards, Illinois","taxId",14971,"location","Illinois","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218344,"Board approves asbestos abatement, Du Bois renovations and school‑improvement contracts",131,4782000,4913000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3629521-5216b8605c4284fb56b6f66d2158e57d&start=4782&end=4913","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3629521-5216b8605c4284fb56b6f66d2158e57d/thumbnail_4782000.jpg","/articles/6218344/Illinois/Board-approves-asbestos-abatement-Du-Bois-renovations-and-schoolimprovement-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218344-3b34555849483ca80ec15e1440519bea/orig.mp4?Expires=1773319045&Signature=R9cCvWYWv31X3GMBQ2P0Ucd34p9zn83IQnhteHX9kxDe-NJM1f48AvZVcfE2Zv6TUhF-atTBWuStVUo3WZ65lGtiIFNMA0lDfoH4OfnJ-b-WMgKTTP8q2CFKOAWL3vwWuITHkNOPX7zPnZpB-SRhyPhD-SIjf2MFPgiwfKItFC9kugN3FFvyBltoEFa-P6FnwrqFQ-GtvrrJ4lJbdZRfZQsSwOpcJcCLcq8mcCY1nrOuJOj0qWq2~u8iFACcvXWIM0pbuNV-vKCQ2xnezpQ2hG~Xta2x~5yADsEWlfv7jCQ9ZKL5MHMkLPnSH0AFR0wh3n10epyKHwYATsgBiwDQcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 5, 2025 meeting, the Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education approved consent action items 11.2 through 11.7, including construction bids and consulting agreements tied to school improvement funding.

Staff reported that five bids were received for Phase 4 asbestos abatement at Springfield High School and that Abateco was the lowest bidder at $117,000. The board also approved health, life and safety renovations at Du Bois Elementary School; Evans Construction was the low bidder at $499,900.

The board approved an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Learning Partner Agreement for Adams School with The Thoughtful Classroom (Silver Strong & Associates) at a cost of $54,300 for the 2025–26 school year, to be paid with Title I School Improvement (1003) grant funds. The Thoughtful Classroom scope includes eight site leadership coaching visits, staff workshops, eight hours of online coaching support and access to a professional development suite.

A consulting agreement with Carnegie Learning was also approved for professional development tied to the district’s Clear Math curriculum. The total cost reported for Carnegie Learning services was $68,500, funded from School Improvement 1003 grant funds, with Fairview scheduled for 10 days of support, Fichins for four days and Hazel Dell for six days.

A motion to approve the consent items was moved and seconded and, by roll call, received six aye votes. The board recorded approval; no amendments to the listed contracts were reported during the consent vote.","The District 186 board approved consent items including an asbestos abatement bid for Springfield High, health and safety renovations at Du Bois Elementary, and ISBE learning‑partner and math curriculum consulting contracts funded by school‑improvement grants.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218348,"District 186 reports $125.8 million in capital funds; flags possible loss in transportation reimbursement",234,4411000,4645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3629521-5216b8605c4284fb56b6f66d2158e57d&start=4411&end=4645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3629521-5216b8605c4284fb56b6f66d2158e57d/thumbnail_4411000.jpg","/articles/6218348/Illinois/District-186-reports-1258-million-in-capital-funds-flags-possible-loss-in-transportation-reimbursement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218348-96210453c78b82fd141e0e5a0e8d114a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773319045&Signature=dqAd-TKG6QfSp6zvuJxx~but7JW3aNIGme2dT-RienTmnSmizV4OFQ~daExOASr3qwr4GiQi5YUdMesvk4k5yw6FknkxXmvG2coJTKGZBIc8DX-OrdgMJBCcLMUzA~L39lk0ixC~CaYYYKP8v4ZliTKUxF40skYu-stoQmOp~qGeJOS3WSfDqQa7rqK3s4O4PlAKFUwqW7d--6cGjXuutvDR4ZT~OnC2nCTuNBFaC9~2Vao2CgomcvYb3mDND5DEfpf0DWY0r5c18I6k9lNBYtVOYGBe3Srgmac6sK1-piutVqFRbdY4joWgj5R2w2GqYDntclrxjtcIRlX-dF-~TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mr. Miller presented the district's business report to the Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education on May 5, 2025, saying outstanding state payments for fiscal 2025 totaled $359,704.64 as of May 29, 2025, and the district’s capital projects investment fund had an ending balance of $125,830,781.03 as of April 30, 2025.

Miller reported the district received $85,938,850.99 in 2025 alternate revenue bond proceeds and $1,051,898 in April sales tax receipts; since 2019, the district has collected $68,494,405 in sales tax. He said the capital funds are being used for ongoing building construction and reminded the board that bond draws and expenses during the period totaled $6,156,570.

On state funding, Miller told the board the district expects to be level‑funded for Evidence Based Funding (EBF) and to receive an additional $1,000,000 from that stream. He also warned that mandated categorical reimbursements—particularly transportation—are likely to be reduced by about 10 percent under the new state budget, which he estimated could translate into a $1.5 million to $2 million drop in revenue for the district.

Miller said the district had $10,396,589 in its CFST savings account on April 30 and was able to make the June bond payment. He said the next two bond payments total $12,520,963 and that the June payment was reflected in subsequent sales tax reporting.

Board members asked questions about the state budget implications; Miller described the points above but did not present a final fiscal projection. The item was a business report for information; no motion or formal board action was taken on those budget items during the meeting.","District finance staff reported a $125.8 million ending balance in capital funds, $359,704.64 in outstanding state payments and warned the May state budget could reduce transportation reimbursement by about 10%, potentially costing $1.5–2 million.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6218352,"Springfield senior urges District 186 to add IESA wrestling for middle schools",172,4235000,4407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3629521-5216b8605c4284fb56b6f66d2158e57d&start=4235&end=4407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3629521-5216b8605c4284fb56b6f66d2158e57d/thumbnail_4235000.jpg","/articles/6218352/Illinois/Springfield-senior-urges-District-186-to-add-IESA-wrestling-for-middle-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6218352-c84584a2dd2ac36eebf7b07f5f1bdf42/orig.mp4?Expires=1773319045&Signature=ewqsfgSLe59jSOmT-MaEmX6KzpFWiWvRZ7YmxKlcyPX8n5CYfgRZueHUfBuxFiGN3uidzAgD0aBDPdwnZtO7PJuDpP1~Eomc48egZbCKPedeCXfiij~q82aVKQjYp4abqCm3JdMqS4erFbaWNN97qZWswodFFoPTvo21J0PZNUATHMjzU57z6qK6JKm7MA9H5eK0Lc1TxNcjISC1vnAbK5Y1J6DMp4pSyTluXj1SGQgjJfk42M5SwKNgjp5jrYU7-WvxT0WK9ohOwSuoi8bPGFLGgTaF5HuC91O525x8jtzA61FZGd8Oyyph2FQdUHrsaQqLsOGJRcj24SorfrKcog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cody Stevens, a graduating senior at Springfield High School, told the Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education on May 5, 2025, that the district should offer an Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) wrestling program for fifth through eighth graders so younger students can gain experience before high school.

Stevens, who said he discovered wrestling only in ninth grade, told the board: \"Wrestling has been one of the most important things in my life.\" He described wrestling as teaching resilience, confidence and leadership and said those benefits would reach students earlier if an IESA program were available.

Stevens said the district's high schools cover costs for gear and uniform items and that wrestling is inexpensive compared with other athletics. \"The District 186 high schools are willing to pay for all the costs, such as head gears, singlets, shoes, and more,\" he said, arguing that middle-school participation would increase competitive readiness and retention among younger athletes.

He also said other area schools already run IESA programs and that some classmates who began wrestling earlier had competitive advantages; he asked the board to \"please allow our middle schoolers to have an opportunity of IESA wrestling team, which I was never able to have.\"

The comments were made during the public comment portion of the May 5 meeting. The board did not take formal action on the request during that session; no motion, referral or staff direction on the topic was recorded.

Stevens’ remarks join a running list of public comments urging expanded extracurricular offerings; the board may address the request in a future agenda item if members direct staff to prepare information or a proposal.","A Springfield High senior told the District 186 board that adding Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) wrestling for fifth through eighth grades would give students earlier access to the sport, build leadership skills and reduce barriers to participation.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves personnel slate; names interim principals and other administrators

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Springfield senior urges District 186 to add IESA wrestling for middle schools