Cell Phone Rules and Back-to-School Plans

The Springfield District 186 Board of Education reviews a stricter district cell phone policy alongside a full slate of back-to-school plans, including registration, supply giveaways, physicals and immunizations, student orientations, and the Empower All Abilities conference. The board also acknowledges the tentative FY2027 budget timeline and sets a September public hearing. 10mins

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Monday, August 3rd, 2026
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Board of Education Meeting: August 3, 2026
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Brian Wojcicki
Springfield, Illinois
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  • Superintendent Jordan explained how District 186’s cell phone policy aligned with but was stricter than the new Illinois law, outlining limited access for high school students and all-day storage requirements for elementary and middle school students.
  • Superintendent Jordan provided details on online and in-person registration dates and times for all District 186 schools and programs.
  • Director Johnson reported on the second annual Back to School event at Scheels Sports Park, highlighting high attendance, extensive giveaways and services, and plans to survey participants and vendors to inform next year’s planning.
  • Superintendent Jordan and Director Johnson shared that school supplies and book bags were still available through several upcoming community events and directly from the district office to ensure no students went without.
  • Superintendent Jordan reminded families to schedule required back-to-school physicals and immunizations, highlighted specific walk-in clinic dates and locations, and outlined which grade levels and new Illinois enrollees were required to obtain exams.
  • Superintendent Jordan outlined upcoming 6th grade orientation and Freshman Forward transition events, emphasizing that these student‑only sessions would help new middle and high school students tour their schools, practice routines, and meet staff and peers.
  • Superintendent Jordan invited families to register for the 2026 Empower All Abilities conference, highlighting keynote speaker Shelly Moore, sessions on topics like ADHD and autism, and an exhibitor fair with community support services, scheduled for November 14 at Southeast High School.
  • Superintendent Jordan and Director Miller presented and the Board accepted a resolution acknowledging the tentative FY2027 budget timeline, including public inspection, notice publication, a September 21 hearing, and clarification that this step did not constitute final budget approval.
  • President Austin announced key upcoming district dates, including the August 17 regular board meeting time, multiple school registration days, 6th and 9th grade orientations on August 13, and the August 24 first day of school.
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