Springfield District 186 Board of Education Highlights

Topics Covered: Lanphier Homecoming Weekend and New Building Open House | Update on New Lanphier Building and Trades Room | November 16th Community Education Event at Lanphier | November 14th Career Fair | Revisiting Dress Code Policy | New Facility Plans for Owen Marsh Elementary School | Approved Revisions to Board Policies | Student Education Options to Expulsion and Missed Credits 11mins

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Springfield District 186 Board of Education on YouTube
Monday, October 21st, 2024
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Springfield, Illinois
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In This Video
  • Superintendent Gil provides an update on the auditorium and building progress. Discussion includes homecoming events and remaining tasks. 
  • Superintendent Gil discusses the building and trades room and its timeline. 
  • The board and staff discuss the 'Empowering All Abilities' event at Lanphier High School, highlighting the auditorium's readiness, the keynote speaker, Jordan Toma, and other breakout sessions. 
  • Superintendent Gil announces a career fair for District 186, emphasizing the benefits of attending and the availability of on-site interviews. 
  • Introduction to the discussion on board policies, focusing on dress code. 
  • Superintendent Gil explains the current policy on appropriate attire, including the allowance of jeans on special occasions like spirit days. 
  • Board members and staff discuss the possibility of adding jeans as appropriate attire. 
  • Superintendent Gil introduces the Owen Marsh Elementary School facility plan and Principal Conaway highlights the process and contractors along with highlighting collaboration and student involvement. 
  • Superintendent Gil introduces a video highlighting the new facility design. 
  • The presentation continues with details about the new building's features, including separate entrances for parents and buses, and the media center. 
  • The presentation continues with details of the cafeteria's design, highlighting the natural lighting and outdoor patio area for students. 
  • The presentation continues with details on the learning commons and classroom layout as well as the art, music, and STEM rooms. 
  • Discussion about playground design and the preservation of historical elements from the original building. Principal Conaway shares plans for play areas and the incorporation of student council ideas. 
  • Board staff asks about the project start date and the contractor provides an estimate for the groundbreaking. 
  • Superintendent Gill discusses revisions to Board policies, focusing on meeting procedures and visitor conduct. 
  • Superintendent Gill recommends student discipline actions and Board members discuss the PM program for students.