فط Springfield Public Schools public meetings in 2024

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education met to approve a consent agenda including minutes, contracts, personnel changes, and the treasurer's report. The board also approved instructional resource materials for K-5 Math and other subjects.

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, contracts, and personnel changes
• Approved K-5 Math curriculum adoption for $2,048,664.62
• Approved K-12 Music, World Language, ELA, and Science curriculum adoptions
• Approved personnel elections, promotions, and compensation plan changes
• Approved treasurer's report and financial statements

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Board of Education decided on the 2025-2026 school calendar, setting the first day of school for August 19, 2025. The body also approved personnel changes, the October 2024 treasurer's report, and various contracts and purchase orders.

• Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar with 171 student contact days
• Approval of personnel elections, promotions, terminations, and compensation plan changes
• Approval of October 2024 Treasurer's Report
• Approval of Contracts, Agreements, Change Orders and Bids (CACOB) and Purchase Orders across four price tiers
• Recognition of Glendale and Central Girls Golf Teams and student Page Bowman

The Board approved the 2025-2026 proposed calendar and a contract for the Renaissance Learning assessment platform. Additionally, the Board approved a construction manager contract for Pershing Middle School and various bond project expenditures.

• Approved 2025-2026 Proposed Calendar (6-1)
• Approved Renaissance Learning platform agreement (5-2)
• Approved Crossland Construction proposal for CMR-Pershing Middle School (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved amended Contracts, Agreements, Change Orders and Bids (7-0)
• Approved personnel elections, promotions, terminations, and compensation plan changes (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education met on Oct 22, 2024 at the Kraft Administrative Center. After an executive‑session vote, the Board approved the agenda and a consent agenda covering minutes, contracts, personnel actions, the Treasurer’s report, and a strategic‑plan update. The Board considered a one‑time early‑separation notice incentive of $1,500 per eligible employee, estimated to cost $50,000, to help meet a projected $7.5 million budget reduction for FY 26.

• Vote to enter Executive Session to discuss legal matters (motion by Steve Makoski, second by Shurita Thomas‑Tate; carried)
• Approval of the meeting agenda (motion by Steve Makoski, second by Shurita Thomas‑Tate; carried)
• Consent agenda approval of minutes, contracts, personnel elections/promotions/terminations, and Treasurer’s Report (motions by Shurita Thomas‑Tate, second by Steve Makoski; carried)
• Review and approval of contracts and purchase orders ranging from $15,000.01 to $499,999.99 (files attached)
• Adoption of a one‑time $1,500 early‑separation incentive payment, estimated total cost $50,000 (Strategic Plan Update item)

The Board approved boundary adjustments for Mann and Jeffries Elementary, Sunshine and Twain and Holland Elementary, and Westport K-8 and Pipkin Middle for the 2025-2026 school year. They also authorized an Advisory Committee to recommend middle school and K-8 boundary changes for 2026-2027. Additionally, the Board approved 2023 bond project expenditures and various consent agenda items.

• Approved boundary adjustment between Mann and Jeffries Elementary (7-0)
• Approved boundary adjustment between Sunshine, Twain, and Holland Elementary (7-0)
• Approved boundary adjustment between Westport K-8 and Pipkin Middle (7-0)
• Approved Advisory Committee for 2026-2027 middle school and K-8 boundary recommendations (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Bond Project change orders and expenditures (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.01-4.07 including transportation routes and policy EEA (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal matters (6-0)

Study Session

The board approved a $1,682,300 construction bid for a four-classroom addition at Field Elementary and several change orders for bond projects totaling $96,367.58. They discussed a one-time early separation incentive of $1,500 to help reduce $7.5 million from the FY26 budget, school boundary adjustments for 2025-2026, and a policy change to reduce transportation eligibility from 1.5 miles to 1 mile for elementary students.

• Approved $1,682,300 construction bid for Field Elementary classroom addition (Crossland Construction)
• Approved change orders and agreements totaling $96,367.58 for bond projects at Cowden, Holland, Pittman, and Wilder schools
• Discussed one-time early separation incentive of $1,500 for employees resigning/retiring by Nov 30, 2024 (estimated $50,000 cost)
• Discussed school boundary adjustments for 2025-2026 school year
• Discussed reducing transportation eligibility distance from 1.5 miles to 1 mile for elementary students (policy EEA revision)

The Board approved expenditures for 2023 bond project change orders and agreements, as well as a construction bid for a field classroom addition. Other items, including transportation routes and a one-time early separation incentive for employees, were discussed and will be voted on at the October 22 meeting.

• Approved 2023 bond project change orders and agreements expenditures (7-0)
• Approved field classroom addition construction bid (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for personnel matters (7-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including contracts, personnel changes, and financial reports. The board also voted to purchase eight Type C school buses for $1,358,604.

• Approval of 8 Type C school buses ($1,358,604)
• Consent agenda approval for contracts and personnel
• Treasurer's report and budget amendments
• Executive session for legal and personnel matters
• Recognition of employee excellence

The Board approved a construction bid for a four-classroom addition at Wilder Elementary and the purchase of eight school buses. Other actions included renewing health insurance plans and granting a stormwater easement to the City of Springfield.

• Approved $1,747,000 construction bid for Wilder Elementary classroom addition (5-0)
• Approved $1,358,604 purchase of 8 Type C school buses from Midwest Transit Equipment, INC (6-0)
• Approved Health Insurance Plan renewals (6-0)
• Approved stormwater operation & maintenance agreement easement at Glendale High School (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.01 through 4.04 including contracts and personnel changes (6-0)
• Approved expenditures for change orders and agreements (5-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for legal, personnel and audit matters (6-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 tax rates, including a total levy of $3.9888 per $100 of assessed valuation. The meeting also included a public hearing on the rates and approved a consent agenda covering minutes, contracts, personnel, and financial reports.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rates
• Approval of 2024-2025 tax rates: $1.7923 Incidental, $1.4665 Teacher, $.73 Debt Service
• Approval of consent agenda items (minutes, contracts, personnel, treasurer's report)
• Recognition of SPS Purchasing Department for accreditation
• Executive session held to discuss legal, personnel, and collective bargaining matters

The Board approved the 2024-2025 ad valorem tax rates and a $2.3 million architectural services contract for Pershing K-8 School. Other key actions included declaring the Robberson property as surplus and increasing the base salary for extra-curricular stipends.

• Approved 2024-2025 total tax levy of $3.9888 per $100 of assessed valuation (6-0)
• Approved $2.3M architectural services contract with Esterly Schneider & Associates for Pershing K-8 School (5-0-1)
• Approved raising base salary of all extra-curricular stipend schedules to $42,500 (6-0)
• Declared Robberson property at 1100 E. Kearney St. as surplus real estate (6-0)
• Approved variable width utility easement for City Utilities at Westport K-8 (6-0)
• Adopted Board Policy JG (4-2)
• Adopted Board Policy BDC as revised (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.01 through 4.04 (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved consent agenda items including summer transportation routes, collective bargaining agreements for multiple employee groups, and proposed rates and fees for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Approval of transportation routes for summer and extended school year
• Approval of collective bargaining agreements for SNEA and Teamsters unions
• Approval of proposed rates and fees for 2024-2025
• Revision of policy JHCD regarding administration of medications
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 21, 2024

The Board approved the 2024-2025 salary schedule and several land easements for city projects. Other approved items included school bus security camera upgrades and various consent agenda items including rates, fees, and personnel changes.

• Approved 2024-2025 Salary Schedule (7-0)
• Approved Grant Avenue Parkway expansion easements at Campbell Early Childhood Center (7-0)
• Approved Carver Middle School stream buffer easement (7-0)
• Approved school bus security camera upgrade agreements (6-0-1)
• Approved 2023 Bond Project expenditures (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.02-4.09 including rates, fees, and personnel changes (7-0)
• Approved 06.11.2024 Study Session minutes as presented (4-3)
• Denied motion to hold special session on cell phone policy (3-4)

Study Session

This is a study session where the Springfield school board hears presentations on the 2024-2025 operating budget ($358M revenue, $362M expenditures), tentative collective bargaining agreements with multiple unions, and proposed rates and fees for the coming year. No final votes are taken; actions are scheduled for the June 25 regular meeting. The board also discussed a policy revision on medication administration and received updates on technology and universal screener results.

• 2024-2025 operating budget: $358,345,419 revenue, $362,128,948 expenditures
• Collective bargaining agreements with SNEA (10 units) and Teamsters, to be voted on June 25
• Proposed 2024-2025 fee schedule and facility use rental rates
• Change orders and agreements for 2023 bond projects: $46,010 for school police fire alarm, $126,400 each for Cowden and Holland playgrounds
• Revision of Board Policy JHCD (Administration of Medications) to be voted on June 25

The Board approved change orders and agreements for 2023 Bond projects and voted to enter an executive session. A motion to suspend the digital timer was denied. The 2024-2025 budget was presented for future recommendation at the June 25, 2024, meeting.

• Approved 2023 Bond project change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (6-0)
• Denied motion to suspend digital timer (3-4)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The board held an executive session for personnel, student, collective bargaining, and audit matters. During the regular meeting, they approved the consent agenda (minutes, contracts, personnel changes, treasurer's report). Information reports covered FY25 budget development for General and Teacher Funds, a board member request to discuss discipline, and a discussion on board comment time limits. Action was taken to approve expenditures for the 2024-2025 professional learning plan.

• Vote to enter executive session under RSMo 610.021 (3), (6), (9), (13), (14), (17)
• Approval of consent agenda including contracts (CACOB items $15,000-$499,999) and personnel elections/separations
• Information report on FY25 budget development for General and Teacher Funds
• Board member request for discussion on discipline
• Action to approve professional learning plan expenditures for 2024-2025

The Board approved a contract to replace the roof at McGregor Elementary School and the purchase of interactive flat screen panels for 17 elementary schools. Other actions included approving professional development funds and granting a utility easement to the City of Springfield.

• Approved expenditures for 2024-2025 professional development funds (7-0)
• Approved purchase of interactive flat panels for 17 elementary schools (7-0)
• Approved contract to repair/replace McGregor Elementary School roof (7-0)
• Approved permanent gas and water easement for Reed Academy (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.01-4.04 including minutes and treasurer's report (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for personnel, student, bargaining, and audit matters (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education convened for a special meeting at the Kraft Administrative Center. The board voted to enter an executive session to discuss legal issues and student discipline matters protected from public disclosure under state law.

• Vote to enter executive session for legal and student discipline matters
• Meeting held at Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 East Saint Louis Street
• Motion carried with votes from Kelly Byrne, Steve Makoski, Judy Brunner, and Susan Provance

Board of Education Retreat

The Springfield Board of Education is holding a retreat with discussions on a strategic plan update titled 'Success Ready Students,' board member speaking time, and a board self-evaluation workshop. No votes are expected on substantive items; the meeting is primarily informational and for discussion.

• 2.01 Strategic Plan Update: Success Ready Students – Superintendent to present information
• 2.02 Board Member Discussion: Speaking Time
• 2.03 Board Self Evaluation Discussion and Workshop led by MSBA representatives

The Board received a presentation on the 'Success Ready Students' strategic plan goal regarding discipline and behavior supports. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a construction contract for a synthetic turf replacement at Glendale High School and routine consent agenda items including contracts, personnel changes, and the March 2024 treasurer's report.

• Approve construction contract for Glendale High School synthetic turf ($1,215,250)
• Approve Change Orders and Agreements for 2023 Bond Projects
• Approve Personnel Elections, Promotions, and Compensation Plan Changes
• Approve March 2024 Treasurer's Report
• Approve Contracts, Agreements, Change Orders and Bids

The Board approved a contract to convert the Glendale High School baseball field to synthetic turf and authorized $361,988.08 in bond project change orders. Additionally, the Board appointed delegates to the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA).

• Approved $1,215,250.00 contract with Byrne & Jones for synthetic turf at Glendale High School (7-0)
• Approved $361,988.08 in change orders and agreements for 2023 Bond Projects (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, contracts, personnel changes, and treasurer's report
• Nominated Shurita Thomas-Tate for MSBA Board of Directors (7-0)
• Nominated Kelly Byrne and Judy Brunner as MSBA Delegates (7-0 each)
• Nominated Maryam Mohammadkhani as MSBA Alternate Delegate (7-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matters (6-0)

Study Session

The Springfield Board of Education held a study session to review the 2024-2025 budget development and approve a list of contracts and purchase orders.

• Review of 2024-2025 budget development
• Approval of contracts, agreements, and change orders
• Review of purchase orders up to $499,999.99

The Board approved the meeting agenda and received updates on the 2024-2025 budget development process. Reports on purchase orders and contracts were posted for review ahead of a scheduled vote on April 23, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Board Reorganizational Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board will accept certified results from the April 2 election and reorganize by electing a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The meeting is held at the Kraft Administrative Center.

• Certification of April 2 school election results
• Swearing in of newly elected board members
• Election of Board President
• Election of Board Vice President
• Appointment of Treasurer and Secretary

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering minutes, contracts, personnel, and financial reports. The board also approved a property, automobile, and liability insurance renewal with a total premium of $2,316,114, a $197,705 increase from the prior year. The meeting included a public comment period and an informational report on the 2024-2025 budget development.

• Approval of minutes and consent agenda items
• Property, automobile, and liability insurance renewal
• Treasurer's report and budget amendments
• Personnel elections, promotions, and compensation changes
• Information session on 2024-2025 budget development

The Board approved a total insurance premium of $2,316,114, which is a $197,705 increase over the previous year. The Board also approved 2023 bond project change orders and agreements. A budget development overview for 2024-2025 was presented.

• Approved Property, Automobile, and Liability Insurance Renewal for $2,316,114 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4.01 through 7.01, including minutes, contracts, personnel changes, and treasurer's report (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved consent agenda items including the 2024-2025 academic calendar, which starts August 19, 2024, and side letter agreements with the Springfield National Educational Association covering wages and benefits for various employee groups.

• Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Side Letter Agreements
• Approval of contracts, agreements, change orders and bids
• Recognition of student and teacher excellence
• Executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters

The Board approved a construction bid for Reed Middle School and authorized 2024-2025 student device purchases. Other approved items included the 2024-2025 proposed calendar, Glendale HVAC upgrades, and personnel changes.

• Approved Reed Middle School construction bid (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 student device purchases (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied motion to remove 1,867 kindergarten Chromebooks from device purchase vote (3-4)
• Approved 2024-2025 Proposed Calendar (7-0)
• Approved Glendale HVAC Upgrade (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Elections, Promotions, Terminations, and Compensation Changes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved student nutrition management expenditures (7-0)
• Approved E-Rate Purchase (7-0)

Board of Education Workshop Retreat

The Board of Education held a workshop retreat at the Kraft Administrative Center. The session included a presentation and discussion led by Katherine Whitaker from MSBA regarding board self-evaluation.

• Board Self Evaluation Discussion and Workshop

Study Session

The Springfield Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss the 2024-2025 academic calendar, student discipline policies, and collective bargaining agreements. The board will also review capital projects including a Glendale High School HVAC upgrade and approve the purchase of student devices.

• Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar
• Student discipline policy revisions
• Collective bargaining side letter agreements
• Glendale High School HVAC upgrade ($780,000)
• Student device purchase ($2,380,414.50)

The Board approved construction bids for storm shelter gymnasiums and authorized various change orders and agreements for 2023 bond projects. Other items, including the 2024-2025 proposed calendar and student device purchases, were presented for information.

• Approved storm shelter gymnasium construction bids (7-0)
• Approved 2023 bond project change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education met for a special meeting to approve the 2024 Legislative Platform for the upcoming legislative session. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Approval of the 2024 Legislative Platform
• Executive session regarding legal, real estate, and personnel matters

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board approved a $2.66 million English Language Arts curriculum and several bond project change orders totaling $130,350. The Board also postponed the 2024 Legislative Platform to a future meeting.

• Approval of $2,656,340 Benchmark Advance curriculum
• Approval of $130,350 bond project change orders
• Postponement of 2024 Legislative Platform
• Approval of Treasurer's Report and consent agenda items
• Recognition of student and staff excellence

Special Meeting - 4:00 pm - Robberson

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education voted to close Robberson Elementary at the end of the 2023-24 school year. The meeting included a presentation on a demographics study and a public comment period regarding the recommendation.

• Vote to close Robberson Elementary effective end of 2023-24 school year
• Presentation on Demographics Study recommendation to close Robberson Elementary
• Public invited to comment on the Demographics Study recommendation

The Board authorized administration to close Robberson Elementary at the end of the 2023-24 school year. This decision followed a Demographics Study recommendation and public comment.

• Authorized closure of Robberson Elementary effective end of 2023-24 school year (7-0)

Special Meeting - 5:30 pm - Pershing

The board heard public comments on a recommendation to close Pershing Elementary, then voted unanimously to close the school at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The decision followed a presentation by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Travis Shaw.

• Public hearing on Demographics Study recommendation to close Pershing Elementary
• Board voted 7-0 to close Pershing Elementary effective end of 2025-26 school year
• Motion by Kelly Byrne, seconded by Steve Makoski
• Presentation by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Travis Shaw

The Board voted to authorize administration to close Pershing Elementary. The closure will take effect at the end of the 2025-26 school year.

• Authorized closure of Pershing Elementary effective end of 2025-26 school year (7-0)