Healthcare Careers, Summer Program Fees, and Awards

The board highlighted a new healthcare career program for students, approved increases to summer program fees, and recognized outstanding educators and volunteers. Updates on kindergarten night and ways to support summer programming were also shared. 5mins

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Springfield District 186 Board of Education on YouTube
Monday, April 21st, 2025
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  • Superintendent Gill described the Hospital Heroes program, which introduced students at three pilot schools to a variety of healthcare careers through educational kits. 
  • Superintendent Gill announced the recipients of the Administrator of the Year and Educator of the Year awards. 
  • Superintendent Gill recognized Amber Boone for receiving the Heart of Gold Volunteer Award at a University of Illinois Springfield event. 
  • Superintendent Gill encouraged families of prospective kindergarten students to attend kindergarten night at local elementary schools and shared information about event logistics and resources. 
  • Superintendent Gill recommended increasing weekly and activity fees for summer programming, citing extended hours and comparisons to other community programs. 
  • Board members and Superintendent Gill discussed options for allowing donations to support the summer program and addressed the timeline for planning fall programming. 
  • President Miller announced the date and time of the next regular meeting and reminded families about Kindergarten Preview Night. 
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