Springfield 186 Names New Superintendent, Plans Bonds

The Springfield District 186 Board of Education celebrates student achievements and announces its next superintendent, then hears detailed updates on facility bond financing, future tax impacts, and the legal timeline for issuing new debt. The board also previews a coming discussion on the proposed county mental health board. 9mins

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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
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Board Of Education Meeting | January 20, 2026
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Brian Wojcicki
Springfield, Illinois
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  • President Austin introduced a special recognition for the Lincoln Magnet 8th grade basketball team for winning first place at the IESA 3A state tournament and invited the team forward.
  • Superintendent Gill led a round of applause in recognition of the honorees.
  • Superintendent Gill recounted attending a Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest prayer service where students from across the district were honored for their writing and encouraged to continue developing their skills.
  • Superintendent Gill shared having attended the 51st Annual Frontiers International Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast.
  • Superintendent Gill previewed the upcoming City Tournament, highlighting schedules for boys’ and girls’ basketball games alongside performances by school bands, choirs, drumlines, and palms teams, and encouraging high school students to participate in Unity Day.
  • Superintendent Gill announced the selection of the 2026 Springfield Sports Hall of Fame inductees and expressed appreciation for their achievements.
  • President Austin announced the Board of Education’s recommendation of Doctor Terrance Jordan as the 36th Superintendent of Springfield Public School District 186, highlighting this leader’s deep community roots, perseverance, and commitment to serving students and families.
  • Superintendent-elect Jordan expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the district, reflected on personal lessons and faith, and framed the superintendency as a responsibility to humbly serve students, staff, families, and the community.
  • Superintendent Gill introduced financial advisors who described their long-term work supporting the district’s bond financing and debt issuance for community facility projects.
  • A financial advisor summarized the district’s bond financing plan, outlining nearly $98 million in borrowing, an estimated total debt service cost of about $226 million, and a projected four-and-a-half cent tax rate increase in 2026 that would add roughly $16 to the median homeowner’s 2027 property tax bill.
  • A financial advisor outlined the upcoming legal steps and timeline for issuing the district’s bonds, including February board resolutions of intent and a Bond Issue Notification Act hearing, required public notices and petition period, and a March parameters resolution to authorize the bond sales.
  • Superintendent Gill previewed a future discussion at the next board meeting about the county’s proposed mental health board, noting that background materials had been shared so board members could prepare comments to demonstrate community support.
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