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Doctor Jordan told the board the current fee for families who do not receive Community Child Care Connection (CCC) assistance is $115 per child; for a family with three children that equals $345 per week. The advisory committee recommended that families apply for CCC first and, if they do not qualify, the district would offer half off the third child's fee to reduce the burden on families of three.

To address program revenue volatility, the committee also proposed limiting the reduced-rate \"weeks off\" policy ' which previously let families take occasional weeks at a reduced rate ' to two weeks per year (or one per semester). Jordan said district analysis of four representative sites found about $5,000 in lost revenue over one semester at those schools attributable to the reduced-rate weeks; limiting the frequency is intended to help SCOPE approach a break-even operating position.

Jordan also reported SCOPE still has children on waiting lists at some sites and that hiring more staff is the primary constraint; the Springfield Public School Foundation recently donated $10,000 to cover field trips and related costs, and a local County Market car-show fundraiser contributed proceeds to the program.

Board members said they supported the advisory committee's community-driven recommendations but requested regular reporting on SCOPE finances so the board can monitor whether the changes prevent further Ed fund subsidization. Jordan said plans to add structured homework time and other program improvements were part of the committee's recommendations but that some operational changes are subject to collective-bargaining negotiations with the Teamsters.

No formal policy change was adopted at the meeting; staff will continue advisory meetings and bring monitoring reports to the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Of Education Meeting | June 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Doctor Jordan told the board the current fee for families who do not receive Community Child Care Connection (CCC) assistance is $115 per child; for a family with three children that equals $345 per week.","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},6198908,"District 186 outlines state, federal funding cuts and posts $178 million in combined cash and investments",2279,5966000,3687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3842036-1330967964dd41762a93a6add8fbd289&start=5966&end=3687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3842036-1330967964dd41762a93a6add8fbd289/thumbnail_5966000.jpg","/articles/6198908/Illinois/District-186-outlines-state-federal-funding-cuts-and-posts-178-million-in-combined-cash-and-investments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6198908-8ee2ec7ac8820f7e973d1b1b42bcdf1b/orig.mp4?Expires=1774844715&Signature=UC5-754taHlzdCutu7pKJwSJmJpsuRBh98ntqsgBxtaMVGK01ZGJd9CkuVLo5dwpoxQ-B6xNi2Xiknyn6oNL6itUNKIKU2iam3-R8PqSrggeY4OzcR-T46inCdVsgUHbZMOe3uf~kdhBv7HOMsGzTfy-b6bhTfhmO2f6tmjOrlNQSwHoALCfWaMfgR7z9Q3ZUdMuKJChylt2ZwHMHU0ZVjUcWEbWYSc1Ykwm728A~7IA4Ua~SOXNpWVy4CpCfWy6FmB5zZoiBsdz6U2f-zo4iG2akJg0RId~cChBk~-PpXZROaQJgVow4dr9wGxou7KhP8S950lX6JOvUfHP6RL7lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District 186 business staff reported to the Board of Education that several state and federal funding items will affect next year's budget and that the district's cash and investment position remains substantial but constrained by restricted funds.

Mr. Miller presented the May 2025 monthly business report and said the district had a combined cash balance of about $60.3 million in the bank for all funds and total investments of roughly $117.7 million, producing a total cash-and-investment position near $178 million as of May 31, 2025. Operating-fund cash (Ed Fund, O&M, transportation and working cash) was reported at about $31.4 million.

On state funding, staff said Evidence-Based Funding (EBF) will be held steady for the next school year and that District 186 is a tier-2 district at roughly 79% adequacy. Staff also reported the state's mandated categoricals (reimbursement for transportation) are expected to be prorated further: regular-education busing reimbursement is projected at about 73% of claimed costs (down from 78.9% last year) and special-education busing reimbursement around 61% (down from about 68.9% last year). Staff explained the reimbursement rules require the district to claim 80% of eligible expenses before proration applies, which then reduces the actual payment the district receives.

On federal grants, district staff said a June memo from the Illinois State Board of Education indicated Title II, Part A federal allocations may be reduced to $0 in the current appropriations scenario. Staff said Title II historically averages roughly $677,000 for the district and supports professional development, mentor salaries and recruitment, and that the district will absorb affected personnel costs into the Ed fund if the grant is not funded.

Board members and staff discussed implications for bargaining, programming and how restricted revenue streams (such as sales-tax proceeds dedicated to facilities) cannot be used to replace operating revenues.

Mr. Miller also presented high-level operating results for May: Ed Fund revenues for the month and year-to-date and a goal to keep end-of-year expenditures near 95% of budgeted spend; he said year-to-date interest earnings were about $1.7 million and that the district received approximately $1.1 million in county sales tax proceeds for the February collection period.","Mr. Miller presented the May 2025 monthly business report and said the district had a combined cash balance of about $60.3 million in the bank for all funds and total investments of roughly $117.7 million, producing a total cash-and-investment position near $178 million as of May 31, 2025.",{"_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},6198913,"Springfield District 186 leaders warn Jerome TIF could cost $2.68 million in operating revenue over 23 years",295,2702000,2997000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3842036-1330967964dd41762a93a6add8fbd289&start=2702&end=2997","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3842036-1330967964dd41762a93a6add8fbd289/thumbnail_2702000.jpg","/articles/6198913/Illinois/Springfield-District-186-leaders-warn-Jerome-TIF-could-cost-268-million-in-operating-revenue-over-23-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6198913-05c8c32992c375f23dbfdd2c2909c213/orig.mp4?Expires=1774844715&Signature=KaZ-kk5dnAx2c2JbE4CXleexWMH1iEFhXcJzhFpnmRLJog~ivVmIxU-uGxbDHRnlb-r3JZoPvwRjDMjKm-1hBU~w~GF-dGpuvTxlWiDrVT0tvd9hqh-XOCxH1ieOeU6zNFuT5r0ygxjGWllBXNYAxAfdrkFowE0jQY5TrwbeFgm2s5W~sxjSXqu21HtiR8KIhruEFVdcvbQgQT1jsRONvUJg46Kck3YV8FNvQYbN~2lsPnb~LCgsroZ8Z-3vGkYs-gel7tKIdUsokCtQTQS9Ou-yZs~GrcT338~4BqKaMO-NjI3pmMxCC5JkWtXq4AP8caSgoOUQ98ppp82W5XlOlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Gill told the District 186 Board that the village of Jerome is seeking a tax-increment financing (TIF) district on the North side of Wabash, the east side of Chatham Road and the north side of Isles and that the district's share of new property-tax growth in that area would be captured by the TIF for 23 years.

That change would not reduce the district's current \"base\" property tax receipts but would divert the future growth in assessed value and tax revenue from District 186 into the TIF, Gill said. \"The district actually does have a seat on the joint review board,\" she added, and noted the district can make suggestions to the board but does not have veto authority over a TIF recommendation.

District staff presented projected fiscal figures: the TIF is estimated to cause a cumulative negative impact to the district of about $4,433,000 over 23 years, the village has proposed returning roughly 25% of the TIF increment to the district (about $1,650,000 over the same period), and the net loss to District 186's operating (Ed) fund would be roughly $2,680,000 during the district's life of the TIF.

Assistant finance staff Steve Miller explained the mechanics: the district would continue to receive existing base tax on properties inside the proposed boundary but would not receive the additional revenue generated by increases in property valuation or by new development inside the TIF. He said the village described planned uses for TIF funds such as utility infrastructure and sidewalks and that increased sales-tax receipts could partially offset lost operating revenue, but those proceeds are restricted to facility projects and cannot be used for teacher salaries or other Ed fund operating costs.

Board members voiced concern about the cumulative effect of multiple TIFs across Springfield. Board member Micah Miller said the district has already seen multiple TIFs and similar abatements reduce its revenue base and called the Jerome request \"death by a thousand cuts\" when combined with other revenue pressures. Staff noted the district sits inside nine active TIFs and two others in the city do not fall inside District 186 boundaries.

Superintendent Gill said District 186 representatives have attended joint-review-board meetings and will continue to present concerns; she told the board the village expected work on the Jerome TIF paperwork to proceed in the fall and that the district would return to the TIF review process at its next meeting. No formal vote was taken by the Board of Education on the TIF; the district does not have a direct vote on the joint-review-board decision.

The district plans to report back to the board after the next joint-review-board meeting and encouraged board members to communicate any further questions to staff ahead of that session.","Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Gill told the District 186 Board that the village of Jerome is seeking a tax-increment financing (TIF) district on the North side of Wabash, the east side of Chatham Road and the north side of Isles and that the district's share of new property-tax growth in that area would be captured by the TIF for 23 years.",{"_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},6198893,"Parent urges cooperative IESA middle-school wrestling; district says plan ready pending budget approval",132,3442000,3574000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3842036-1330967964dd41762a93a6add8fbd289&start=3442&end=3574","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3842036-1330967964dd41762a93a6add8fbd289/thumbnail_3442000.jpg","/articles/6198893/Illinois/Parent-urges-cooperative-IESA-middle-school-wrestling-district-says-plan-ready-pending-budget-approval","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6198893-9dc4ba352a65d29cfee8619df6a2459e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774844715&Signature=FgWwx-bPjKBn9XRDzHBtGCu5wa1SBwMdSRcX42MbUSPcp~QDtxt3roPGPN668GBtBCgMT-gSZ24uzLDMGJ5slKTPQBJIPmBAcCcEFprCSTBioH6wuFN05Nv2EBDUAV92c2dWQjjZU43ZjiDQXQCCNab54lyMVue6h27uOEUjfd3EaK9gW38-V6csfYAO4FW31BR52cHCqUvZ~54pmwaUUx2Fy9b8gkFYGq3YUW4~9BuHN06yjqLyPyXuckiPyu71y7ZFyQ4k6CjdOMgIM6KVwDGVMPq4aYd4HE7DjWGpUCj8mSZLpUNnOtsd~DvZyNiazvCDdNspPB2eszB-oXE9Xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lindsay Record, a parent and District 186 graduate, urged the Board of Education to approve a cooperative Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) middle-school wrestling program to give district students an earlier start in the sport and help close a competitive gap with neighboring districts.

Record said her son did not start wrestling until high school and that many high-school opponents had three to eight years of prior wrestling experience. She said a middle-school program could improve student development, build confidence and create pathways to college scholarships.

Superintendent Gill and athletics staff told the board the district had already done substantial planning. The district's high-school coaches have agreed to support a middle-school cooperative team, staff said, and the district has identified mats, potential practice sites and initial staffing considerations. Officials noted Title IX obligations will require inclusion of girls in wrestling programming.

District staff said the program is contingent on budget approval: they will post coaching positions, finalize practice locations and advertise the program once the board completes budget actions for the coming school year. No formal board action was required at the meeting; staff said they will move forward with hiring and scheduling after the budget is approved.","Parent Lindsay Record urged the board to support a cooperative IESA middle-school wrestling program to give students earlier access to the sport; district staff said coaches, facilities and a budget plan are prepared and the program can proceed once budget approval is complete",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6198898,"Board hears surge in cell-phone violations; members debate Yondr pouches, enforcement and equity",361,2664000,3025000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3842036-1330967964dd41762a93a6add8fbd289&start=2664&end=3025","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3842036-1330967964dd41762a93a6add8fbd289/thumbnail_2664000.jpg","/articles/6198898/Illinois/Board-hears-surge-in-cell-phone-violations-members-debate-Yondr-pouches-enforcement-and-equity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6198898-0a785d985ff6f3d76b28eacf875ab1ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1774844715&Signature=VH6l4aaZiLUbsEFXE-lMRrYbuoC1EHuq3BALSf3j0Qk9CXYbstJgW74DCm3k8BCkR~7j0Xw9tI8yqKaVCqytMIC57noNJUojmps2KRCzW~~e3fYmGhbjtq1I1AFkRh9vO2h~20nMbBS-AuXHLgqgLnawXHabbMxEiaefBAwphu3zvcs8mq~2OMG-6LEOWe6fpKxqntyP862jeg-Bto1vYMDpteDNw~lO4QfJvwjygaszQE1WA5QG23gqG0Gs72Io4rAJr4g-PkPV~Jn5aCO4MCWZZrAO2X2SO~t56hQj160lcdvSPuZ-vfTf3I0aPJksO6uYGc7YhtWQTpbJNsLaMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A district board member read year-end discipline data showing a large increase in technology violations, driven almost entirely by cell phones, and asked the Board of Education to consider options to reduce classroom disruption while addressing equity and enforcement concerns.

The board member said the district recorded roughly 2,610 technology violations at the high schools this past year and that 98% of those were cell-phone related. The same presenter said there were about 500 cell-phone violations the prior year, and that the increase coincided with a stricter policy; suspensions tied to cell-phone incidents rose from 60 in 2023-24 to about 269 in 2024-25. The presenter also said parents made about 422 trips to school offices to retrieve confiscated phones. Two high schools (Landfair and Southeast) recorded about 1,000 violations each; Springfield High recorded about half that number.

The presenter raised equity concerns: schools with higher minority and low-income populations recorded larger numbers of violations, and board members asked whether the policy had improved compliance or simply increased discipline referrals. The presenter suggested removing discretionary enforcement by using phone-storage solutions such as Yondr pouches to level enforcement across classrooms.

Other board members noted practical drawbacks: one member said the district could not currently afford Yondr pouches and warned about devices being broken into, while another suggested improving consistent use of existing classroom phone-homes (lockable boxes) and changing the discipline sequence so parents retrieve phones only after a repeated offense. Multiple members emphasized that inconsistency of enforcement across schools undermines any policy change.

No formal action was taken; board members requested more time to review the data and called for consistent enforcement procedures and budget options to be presented before any purchase or policy change.","Board members reviewed district data showing a rise from about 500 cell-phone violations in 2023-24 to roughly 2,610 technology violations in 2024-25 (98% cell-phone related), with suspensions rising from about 60 to 269; several board members raised equity concerns and debated Yondr pouches, classroom phone-homes and enforcement consistency","actionData","errors"]

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District 186 proposes discounts for families with three SCOPE participants; committee limits reduced-rate weeks to prevent operating losses

District 186 outlines state, federal funding cuts and posts $178 million in combined cash and investments

Springfield District 186 leaders warn Jerome TIF could cost $2.68 million in operating revenue over 23 years

Parent urges cooperative IESA middle-school wrestling; district says plan ready pending budget approval

Board hears surge in cell-phone violations; members debate Yondr pouches, enforcement and equity