SHS Basketball Coach Termination and New SCOPE Fees

The board voted to terminate the Springfield High basketball coach after a public appeal and discussion, welcomed a new student board member, celebrated student achievements, approved a SCOPE fee increase, and discussed a possible new junior high wrestling program. 8mins

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Springfield District 186 Board of Education on YouTube
Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Brian Wojcicki
Springfield, Illinois
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  • Board President Austin announced that Jordan Robinson from Springfield High School was selected as the 2025-2026 student board member. 
  • Board President Austin and Superintendent Gill recognized the Franklin Middle School Scholastic Bowl team and invited Coach Dave Nofo to be acknowledged for the team's first place finish at the IESA 2A State Scholastic Bowl. 
  • Superintendent Gill highlighted the success of Big Truck Day at the Early Learning Center and recognized teachers for organizing the event and engaging students. 
  • Superintendent Gill described the recent grad walks, where graduating students visited elementary and middle schools to inspire younger students and celebrate their achievements. 
  • Superintendent Gill highlighted a week of mental health awareness activities organized by Just SE, which included daily events and efforts to engage students and staff. 
  • Superintendent Gill announced that the Franklin Middle School Band earned second place and the show choir won first place at the Orlando Music Festival. 
  • Marquis Warfield addressed the board to express concerns about the lack of transparency, support, and guidance from school administration related to the termination of their position as head basketball coach, citing issues with IHSA regulations and communication. His termination is set for roll call action agenda item 12.1 Addendum 1(A) later in the board meeting. 
  • A teacher supporter of wrestling program expansion proposed the creation of a district-wide junior high wrestling program that would allow students from all junior highs to participate on a single team. 
  • Superintendent Gill confirmed that the district is moving forward with plans to set up a junior high wrestling program as a winter sport. 
  • District leaders presented the consolidated district plan, highlighting targeted learning focus areas, key improvement goals in culture, math, and literacy, and the ongoing implementation of new literacy and math curricula. 
  • District leaders continue with the consolidated plan report, noting that the district will continue with the current consolidated plan through 2025 and 2026 due to positive progress, with a major data review scheduled for the near future. 
  • Roll call and the approval of personnel recommendations for numerous district positions, which includes the termination recommendation of Marquis Warfield, SHS basketball coach, listed in agenda item 12.1 Addendum 1(A). 
  • The board approved personnel recommendations with two members voting no or making exceptions for Addendum 1A regarding the termination recommendation of Marquis Warfield, SHS basketball coach, listed in agenda item 12.1 Addendum 1(A). 
  • The board unanimously approved a resolution to increase fees for the SCOPE after-school programming and extended care program beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. 
  • Superintendent Gill confirmed that families would be notified promptly about the upcoming SCOPE changes to allow registration to begin right away. 
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