فط Springfield Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved a 2021-2022 school calendar, a $2.3 million one-time compensation payment for employees, and a $10 student parking fee for the second semester. The meeting also included the approval of financial reports, a superintendent search update, and policy revisions regarding COVID-19 leave.

• Approval of 2021-2022 school calendar
• One-time $600 bonus for full-time employees
• Student parking fee reduced to $10 for second semester
• Policy update for Family and Medical Leave (COVID-19)
• Acceptance of 2019-2020 financial audit

The Board approved a one-time compensation payment for eligible employees and adopted the 2021-2022 school calendar. Additionally, the Board authorized architectural services for storm shelter gymnasiums at four elementary schools and approved various bond project change orders.

• Approved one-time compensation payments totaling an estimated $2,306,000 (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 school calendar and Robberson Community Calendar (7-0)
• Approved architectural fees for storm shelter gymnasiums at Mann, Wilder, Field, and Twain Elementary (7-0)
• Approved 2019-2020 Financial Audit (7-0)
• Approved revision of Policy GBBDAE regarding COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave (6-1)
• Approved continuing $10 student parking fee for the second semester (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond project change orders for Boyd, Fulbright, and Hillcrest schools (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report and consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (7-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved the 2021 Legislative Platform and a series of change orders and agreements totaling $237,520.13 for the 2019 Bond projects. The board also approved consent agenda items including minutes, contracts, and personnel changes.

• Approval of 2021 Legislative Platform
• Change orders for 2019 Bond projects totaling $237,520.13
• Approval of contracts and agreements for York, Sunshine, and Hillcrest projects
• Approval of consent agenda items: minutes, contracts, and personnel
• Presentation of proposed 2021-2022 school calendar

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education is acting on several items: selecting a search firm for the next superintendent, approving a resolution to sell $20,000,000 in general obligation bonds, adopting a revised COVID-19 leave policy, and approving routine consent agenda items including contracts, personnel changes, and the treasurer's report.

• Board selects GR Recruiting as superintendent search firm; fee $25,000 plus ~$9,500 expenses, total up to $40,000 (item 9.01)
• Board approves resolution to issue and sell $20,000,000 in general obligation refunding and improvement bonds, series 2020 (item 10.01)
• Board adopts revision of policy GBBDAE on Family and Medical Leave Expansion/Emergency Paid Sick Leave related to COVID-19 (item 8.01)
• Board approves treasurer's report including September 2020 financial statements and investments (item 6.01)
• Consent agenda includes contracts, agreements, change orders, and bids as well as personnel elections and separations (items 3.01-5.01)

The Board selected GR Recruiting as the firm to lead the 2020-2021 superintendent search. It also authorized the issuance of general obligation refunding and improvement bonds and approved a construction contract for York Elementary.

• Selected GR Recruiting as superintendent search firm (6-1)
• Approved resolution for general obligation refunding and improvement bonds, series 2020 (7-0)
• Approved construction contract with R.E. Smith Construction for York Elementary for $696,593 (7-0)
• Approved annual school bus routes (7-0)
• Adopted revision to Board Policy GBBDAE regarding COVID-19 leave (6-1)
• Approved 2019 bond project change orders for Package #4, York, Sunshine, Delaware, and Boyd (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting at the Kraft Administrative Center to interview two superintendent search firms: GR Recruiting and Ray and Associates, Inc. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call and approval of the agenda, followed by presentations from the firms. No votes on the search firms are scheduled; the items are listed as information only. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Roll call and approval of the agenda as presented, carried 7-0
• Presentation by GR Recruiting regarding superintendent search services
• Presentation by Ray and Associates, Inc. regarding superintendent search services
• Adjournment motion carried 7-0

The Board of Education heard proposals from two recruiting firms for a superintendent search. No decision was made regarding which firm to hire during this meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Heard proposals from GR Recruiting and Ray and Associates, Inc.
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Study Session

The Board of Education held a study session to review various district updates, including foundation initiatives and strategic reports. Key discussions included the approval of school bus routes and several change orders related to 2019 bond projects.

• Approval of 2019 Bond Project change orders for Holland, Twain, Wilder, Pittman, Delaware, Fulbright, Hillcrest, and Sunshine
• Review of FY21 school bus routes involving 105 buses
• Foundation for Springfield Public Schools annual update
• Review of the 2021 Legislative Platform
• Discussion of Focus Area 1 end of year reports

The Board approved several construction and equipment change orders related to 2019 bond projects. Members also reviewed upcoming transportation route approvals and potential COVID-19 re-entry plan adjustments for the second quarter.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved 2019 bond project change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal and real estate matters (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda of routine items, including contracts, personnel changes, and financial reports. The board also adopted new policies and approved a special education compliance plan and a medical stop loss coverage contract.

• Approval of contracts up to $499,999.99
• Adoption of new Board policies (DFI, IHB, IKF, JECA, JG, ACA)
• Approval of Local Model Compliance Plan for Special Education
• Approval of medical stop loss coverage contract
• Approval of consultant contract for transportation expansion project ($20,000)

The Board approved a construction contract for Jarrett Middle School and authorized a bond sale for refinancing. They also approved a $1.46M medical stop loss coverage renewal and a contract for transportation expansion consulting. Several board policies and a special education compliance plan were adopted.

• Approved $32,078,000 construction contract for Jarrett Middle School to Branco Enterprises
• Approved $1,460,188 medical stop loss coverage renewal with Sun Life Financial
• Approved contract not to exceed $20,000 with Decision Support Group, LLC for transportation expansion
• Approved Go to Market Resolution for refinancing Series 2011 bonds and selling April 2019 bonds
• Approved Local Model Compliance Plan for Special Education
• Adopted policies on tuition, class size, graduation requirements, enrollment eligibility, student discipline, and Title IX sexual harassment
• Approved change orders for Sunshine, Fulbright, and Delaware projects
• Approved Treasurer's Report and consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board will vote on the 2020‑2021 ad valorem property tax rates. Using corrected assessed values from Greene County totaling $3,857,356,197, the proposed rates are $3.5427 per $100 of assessed value for operating costs and $0.73 per $100 for debt service, resulting in a total levy of $4.2727. The operating levy increases from $3.4961 to $3.5427 (a $0.0466 rise) and the debt levy rises from $0.6400 to $0.7300 (a $0.0900 rise) to fund the second phase of the 2019 Proposition S bond issue. Deputy Superintendent of Operations Carol Embree will present the proposal.

• Approval of 2020‑2021 ad valorem tax rate ($3.5427 operating, $0.73 debt service)
• Operating levy increase of $0.0466 per $100 assessed value
• Debt levy increase of $0.0900 per $100 assessed value
• Total assessed value used for calculation: $3,857,356,197
• Presentation by Deputy Superintendent of Operations Carol Embree

The Board approved a revised tax rate for the 2020-2021 fiscal year based on corrected assessed value information from Greene County. The total recommended levy is $4.2727 per $100 of assessed value.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 revised tax rate of $4.2727 (5-0)

Study Session

The board voted on several items, including a failed motion to adopt a COVID-19 family and medical leave policy. It approved a reduction in student parking fees and change orders for bond projects. The board also received informational updates on bond refinancing, medical stop loss coverage renewal, and first-read policy adoptions including Title IX sexual harassment.

The Board approved modifications to student fees due to COVID-19 and authorized several construction change orders for 2019 bond projects. A proposed policy revision regarding emergency paid sick leave for COVID-19 was defeated.

• Approved modification of parking decal fee to $10 for the first semester (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders for Package #4, York, Jarrett, Hillcrest, Delaware, Boyd, and Sunshine (7-0)
• Denied revision of Board of Education Policy GBBDAE regarding Family and Medical Leave Expansion/Emergency Paid Sick Leave (3-4)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for legal and personnel matters (7-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education will hold a public hearing on preliminary ad valorem tax rates for 2020. The board also approved consent agenda items including personnel changes, contracts, and a treasurer's report. Additionally, the board adopted multiple policy updates related to telework, student transfers, and COVID-19 leave.

• Public hearing on preliminary 2020 ad valorem tax rates
• Approval of contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
• Approval of personnel elections, promotions, and separations
• Adoption of telework policy (GBAD)
• Adoption of Family and Medical Leave policy for COVID-19 (GBBDAE)

The Board approved significant equipment purchases, including a bus contract and 3,450 Chromebooks. Members also adopted multiple policy revisions, approved a preliminary tax rate for 2020-2021, and modified student activity fees due to COVID-19.

• Approved $1,099,908.00 bus purchase from Midwest Transit Equipment (6-0)
• Approved $821,445 purchase of 3,450 HP Chromebooks from Riverside Technology, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved suspension and modification of student activity fees and athletic gate prices (6-0)
• Approved preliminary 2020-2021 Ad Valorem tax rate (6-0)
• Approved 12 policy adoptions and revisions, including a telework policy (6-0)
• Approved architectural services for York Elementary construction with Paragon/Sapp for estimated fees of $936,611 (6-0)
• Approved construction and FF&E change orders for Fulbright, Delaware, Sunshine, and Hillcrest (6-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved construction contracts for Williams Elementary and Hillcrest High School Phase I, as well as a lease agreement for a Boys and Girls Club facility within the new school. The board also approved change orders and agreements totaling $11,483.36 for various 2019 bond projects.

• Williams Elementary construction contract: $15,691,127 GMP
• Hillcrest High School Phase I construction contract: $20,901,237 GMP
• Hillcrest High School Phase II construction contract: $8,802,254 GMP
• Williams Elementary Boys and Girls Club renovation: $436,965
• Change orders and agreements total: $11,483.36

The Board approved several 2019 Bond project construction contracts and change orders. This includes a guaranteed maximum price for Williams Elementary and a two-phase construction plan for Hillcrest High School. A shared-use agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield was also approved.

• Approved change orders for Package #4, Delaware, Sunshine, Fulbright, and Hillcrest (7-0)
• Approved Williams Elementary construction contract with Nabholz Construction for $15,691,127 (7-0)
• Approved Lease and Shared Use Agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Springfield (7-0)
• Approved Hillcrest High School Phase I and II construction contracts for $29,703,491 (7-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Board approved three contracts totaling $574,391 to provide internet access to students through Kajeet, MediaCom, and T-Mobile, funded by CARES Act money. The Board also approved the 2020-2021 internal audit plan and several change orders for bond projects. A fall opening update was presented. The meeting included recognition of the Teacher of the Year and approval of consent agenda items.

• Approved $500,641 contract with Kajeet for 1,200 SmartSpots (30GB/month per device)
• Approved $49,750 contract with MediaCom to install internet in up to 500 households
• Approved $24,000 contract with T-Mobile for 100 hotspots with unlimited data
• Approved the 2020-2021 Internal Audit Plan with audits of purchasing, HR, and follow-ups
• Approved change orders for Sunshine, Boyd, and Delaware school bond projects (net additions)

The Board approved agreements with Kajeet, MediaCom, and T-Mobile to provide student internet access. Members also approved the 2020-2021 Internal Audit Plan and several construction change orders for 2019 bond projects. Additionally, the Board granted a 1.35-acre stream buffer easement to the City of Springfield at Hillcrest High School.

• Approved internet access agreements with Kajeet, MediaCom and T-Mobile (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Internal Audit Plan (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders for Sunshine, Boyd, Delaware, Fulbright, Hillcrest, Williams, and Package #2 (7-0)
• Granted 1.35-acre Stream Buffer Easement at Hillcrest High School to the City of Springfield (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for legal and personnel matters (6-0, 1 abstain)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved collective bargaining agreements with the National Education Association for teachers, nurses, and clerical staff, and with the Teamsters for transportation staff. The agreements extend from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.

• Approval of teachers' union agreement (NEA)
• Approval of nurses' union agreement (NEA)
• Approval of clerical staff union agreement (NEA)
• Approval of transportation staff agreement (Teamsters Local 245)
• Approval of consent agenda items (minutes, contracts, personnel)

The Board approved five collective bargaining agreements with the National Education Association and Teamsters Local Union Number 245. It also adopted numerous policy revisions and approved the 2020-2021 Professional Learning Plan and specific Major Instructional Goals. The Treasurer's Report for May and June 2020 was approved.

• Approved labor agreements with NEA for Teachers, Nurses, SESP, and Clerical staff (7-0)
• Approved labor agreement with Teamsters Local Union Number 245 (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report for May and June 2020 (7-0)
• Adopted 25 revised Board of Education policies (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Professional Learning Plan (7-0)
• Approved Major Instructional Goals for 6-12 English Language Arts, Instrumental Music and Visual Arts (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Study Session

The Board of Education reviewed a wide range of policy revisions and instructional goals. The body approved the transportation routes for the upcoming year to ensure district reimbursement. Members also received updates on the Launch program and professional learning plans.

• Approval of regular and special education transportation routes
• First read of 26 policy revisions including board training, purchasing, and staff hiring
• Update on the status of the Launch program
• Presentation of the 2020-2021 Professional Learning Plan
• Review of Major Instructional Goals for 6-12 English Language Arts, Instrumental Music, and Visual Arts

The Board approved annual transportation routes and cast votes for the Missouri Securities Investment Program Board of Directors. Members also conducted a first read of 25 policy revisions and received updates on the Launch program and employee benefit renewals.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved annual transportation routes (7-0)
• Voted for Charles Quinn and Dr. Anthony Rossetti for MOSIP Board of Directors (6-0, 1 abstain)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board approved a third amendment to a parking lease for $1,450 per month and a bid to replace Glendale High School's football field turf and goal posts for $535,460. The meeting also included approval of a new Equity and Diversity strategic plan focus area and consent agenda items.

• Nahon Parking Rental: $1,450 per month for 2 years
• Glendale Turf Replacement: $535,460 total cost
• Equity and Diversity Strategic Plan: New Focus Area 5 added
• Consent Agenda: Minutes, contracts, and personnel actions approved
• FY21 Budget Development: General and Teacher Funds discussed

The Board approved a construction contract for Boyd Elementary and a $535,460 bid to replace turf and goal posts at Glendale High School. Additionally, the Board added an Equity and Diversity focus area to the district's strategic plan and approved a parking lot lease renewal.

• Approved $16,306,900 construction contract for Boyd Elementary to Bailey Pyle Builders (7-0)
• Approved $535,460 bid for Glendale High School turf and goal post replacement from Byrne & Jones Construction (7-0)
• Approved adding Focus Area 5: Equity & Diversity to the strategic plan (7-0)
• Approved 2-year lease renewal for Nahon parking lot at $1,450 per month (7-0)
• Approved cross-access easements for neighboring properties near new Boyd Elementary (7-0)
• Approved Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment purchases for Delaware and Fulbright (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 2.01 through 4.01 (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including minutes, financial contracts, and personnel actions. They will also adopt five policy revisions from the Missouri School Boards' Association 2019C update, covering sexual health instruction, school volunteers, admissions, the A+ Schools program, and student records. Additionally, the board will consider approving renewals of grocery and milk contracts with Springfield Grocer, each estimated over $6.5 million, and consent to vacate an alley adjacent to Jarrett Middle School.

• Adoption of policy revisions on sexual health instruction, school volunteers, school admissions, A+ Schools program, and student records
• Approval of one-year renewal of Groceries and Supplies contract with Springfield Grocer for 2020-21, estimated at $6,800,677.26
• Approval of one-year renewal of Milk, Juice, and Ice Cream contract with Springfield Grocer for 2020-21, estimated at $6,576,200.00
• Approval of district consent to vacate city-owned alley adjacent to Jarrett Middle School at 840 S. Jefferson, Springfield
• Chief Equity and Diversity Officer Yvania Garcia-Pusateri to present entry plan report

The Board approved several facility and equipment contracts, including a technology lease and HVAC replacement. It also authorized the demolition of Williams Elementary and renewed nutrition service contracts. Five board policy revisions were adopted.

• Approved $765,793 HVAC replacement at Bissett Elementary (7-0)
• Approved technology lease with Clayton Holdings, LLC for $2,758,955 (7-0)
• Approved $471,073 demolition contract for Williams Elementary (7-0)
• Approved nutrition service bid renewals for Springfield Grocer and Hiland Dairy (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 2.01 through 4.01 (6-0)
• Adopted five policy revisions regarding sexual health, volunteers, admissions, A+ Schools, and student records (7-0)
• Approved petition to vacate alley adjacent to Jarrett Middle School (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (6-0)

Study Session

The Springfield Public Schools Board will discuss a multi‑year technology lease totaling $2,738,155, including Chromebook, iPad, and case purchases. It will also consider a $765,793 HVAC replacement proposal for Bissett Elementary and renewals of nutrition services contracts based on prior year usage of $6.8 M and $6.58 M. Additional actions include approving change orders and furniture, fixtures, and equipment purchases.

• Student Device Replacement lease ($2,738,155) and Chromebook purchase ($1,892,800)
• Bissett Elementary HVAC replacement bid ($765,793)
• Nutrition Services Groceries and Supplies bid renewal (based on $6,800,677.26 prior year usage)
• Nutrition Services Milk, Juice, and Ice Cream bid renewal (based on $6,576,200 prior year usage)
• Change Orders and Agreements approvals (e.g., $3,886.30, $15,827.25, $23,584)

The Board approved several construction change orders and furniture purchases related to 2019 bond projects. It also authorized a 50-foot waterline easement for City Utilities at Hillcrest High School. Other items, including HVAC bids and contract renewals, were presented for information.

• Approved 2019 bond project change orders for Package #4, Sunshine, Delaware, and Boyd (7-0)
• Approved Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) purchases for Fulbright ECC and Delaware (7-0)
• Approved 50-foot waterline easement for City Utilities at Hillcrest High School (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Board Reorganizational Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education will hold a reorganizational meeting to swear in new members and elect a president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. No election will be held for two open seats because the number of candidates matches the number of positions.

• No April 2020 election for two Board of Education seats
• New Board members to be sworn in by Greene County Clerk
• Election of Board President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary

The Board swore in new and incumbent members following an uncontested election. The Board then held elections for the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

• Swore in Board member Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate and incumbent Dr. Denise Fredrick
• Elected Board President (nominee unnamed)
• Elected Board Vice President (nominee unnamed)
• Elected Ms. Carol Embree as Treasurer
• Elected Mrs. Kathy Looten as Secretary
• Recognized Tim Rosenbury for six years of service

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board approved its agenda and consent items, including minutes, contracts, and personnel changes. It adopted a COVID‑19 emergency resolution, temporarily suspended two leave policies, and approved a $373,146 purchase of 2,000 Kajeet SmartSpots. The board also adopted a revision to Policy JCB on intradistrict transfers and named the Early Childhood Center at 2525 College Road the Arthur Mallory Early Childhood Center.

• Approval of $373,146 purchase of 2,000 Kajeet SmartSpots
• Adoption of COVID‑19 emergency resolution
• Temporary suspension of Policies GCBDA and GDBDA for short‑term leaves
• Revision to Policy JCB, Intradistrict Transfers
• Naming of Arthur Mallory Early Childhood Center at 2525 College Road

The Board adopted an emergency resolution and suspended specific leave policies to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other key actions included naming a new early childhood center and awarding banking contracts to Commerce Bank. The Board also approved insurance renewals and various bond project expenditures.

• Approved COVID-19 health emergency resolution (7-0)
• Approved temporary suspension of leave policies GCBDA and GDBDA for COVID-19 response (7-0)
• Approved $373,146 purchase of 2,000 Kajeet SmartSpots (7-0)
• Named the facility at 2525 College Road the Arthur Mallory Early Childhood Center (7-0)
• Approved $1,150,370 insurance renewal with Chubb and Princeton Re (7-0)
• Approved Commerce Bank for Bank Depository Services effective July 1, 2020 (7-0)
• Approved Commerce Bank for purchasing card and account payable solutions (7-0)
• Approved revision to Policy JCB regarding Intradistrict Transfers (7-0)

Study Session

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved change orders for the 2019 bond projects totaling approximately $100,000 and authorized a utility easement for the new Boyd Elementary School. The meeting also included the appointment of a committee to recommend a name for the Shining Stars Early Childhood Center.

• Change orders for 2019 bond projects totaling $100,696.12
• Utility easement for Boyd Elementary School project
• Shining Stars Early Childhood Center naming committee appointed
• Insurance renewal premium increase of 18.3% to $1,150,370
• Bank depository services contract with Commerce Bank

The Board approved several 2019 Bond Project items, including furniture and equipment for Delaware, Sunshine, and Fulbright schools. It also granted utility and sanitary sewer easements to the City of Springfield and appointed a naming committee for the Shining Stars Early Childhood Center.

• Appointed naming committee for Shining Stars Early Childhood Center (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved 8.25-foot utility easement for City Utilities near Boyd Elementary (7-0)
• Approved 8.25-foot sanitary sewer easement for City of Springfield near Boyd Elementary (7-0)
• Approved commissioning contracts for MEP systems (7-0)
• Approved Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment purchases for Delaware, Sunshine, and Fulbright (7-0)
• Approved Hillcrest Water Main Relocation construction contract (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a $2.4 million curriculum adoption for math and music resources and voted to suspend a policy regarding facility names to allow the use of a committee's recommendations for the New Early Childhood Center.

• Approved $2.4M in instructional resources for math and music
• Approved suspension of Board Policy FF, Facility Names
• Approved consent agenda items including contracts and personnel
• Accepted Internal Audit Report on Records Retention
• Approved Treasurer's Report for January 2020

The Board approved instructional materials for high school math, K-12 vocal music, and K-12 world language. It also authorized a 5-year contract with Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. for substitute services and approved technology purchases for three elementary schools. A motion to suspend policy to rename the Shining Stars Early Childhood Center failed.

• Approved curriculum for 9-12 Math, K-12 Vocal Music, and K-12 World Language (7-0)
• Denied motion to suspend Policy FF regarding facility names (3-4)
• Approved 5-year contract with Penmac Staffing Services, Inc. for substitute services (7-0)
• Approved $264,041.51 for technology equipment at Fulbright, Sunshine, and Delaware Elementary (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Accepted internal audit report for Records Retention (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (7-0)

Study Session

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education held a study session with information reports and action items. They reviewed a $2,428,201.02 curriculum adoption for K-12 Math, Vocal Music, and World Language, to be voted on at the February 18 regular meeting. The board also discussed a five-year substitute services contract with Penmac, expected to save $96,053 annually, and approved several bond project change orders and purchases.

• Curriculum adoption for 9-12 Math, K-12 Vocal Music, and World Language totaling $2,428,201.02
• Substitute services contract with Penmac Staffing Services, 5-year, estimated $96,053 annual savings
• Audio visual equipment purchase of $109,715.56 for Fulbright, Sunshine, and Delaware elementary schools
• Civil engineering services fee of $62,500 for Williams Elementary renovation and addition
• Various bond project change orders, including $15,000 for audio/video design at Jarrett and $17,121 for Springnet contract amendment at Sunshine

The Board approved $109,715.56 for audio visual equipment at three elementary schools and $62,500 for civil engineering services at Williams Elementary. Members also reviewed proposed curriculum adoptions and a substitute services contract for future approval. The session concluded with a vote to enter executive session for legal, personnel, and audit matters.

• Approved purchase of $109,715.56 in audio visual equipment from Signal Perfection (5-0)
• Approved $62,500 in engineering services from Toth & Associates for Williams Elementary (5-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for legal, personnel, and audit matters (5-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved naming the new Early Childhood Education Center the Adah Fulbright Early Childhood Center and ratified real estate transactions for Boyd Elementary School construction. The meeting also included consent agenda approvals for contracts and personnel actions.

• Naming new Early Childhood Education Center
• Ratification of real estate purchases for Boyd Elementary School
• Approval of contracts and purchase orders
• Presentation on school bus transportation efficiency
• Authorization to negotiate MOU with Springfield Little Theatre

The Board authorized the closure of Portland Elementary and approved the naming of the Adah Fulbright Early Childhood Center. Real estate transactions for the new Boyd Elementary site were ratified, and a partnership for a fine arts magnet school was authorized.

• Authorized closure of Portland Elementary effective 2020-2021 school year (7-0)
• Approved naming the new Early Childhood Education Center the Adah Fulbright Early Childhood Center (7-0)
• Authorized administration to negotiate MOU for Academy of Fine Arts and Performing Arts Magnet School (7-0)
• Ratified real estate purchases totaling $581,735, one donation, and two sales totaling $270,000 (7-0)
• Approved $25,960 asbestos abatement contract for Williams Elementary (7-0)
• Approved utility and sewer easement for the City of Springfield along vacated Sherman Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education will meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters following a procedural roll call. The session is authorized under Missouri law to discuss specific personnel issues.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters
• Meeting held at Kraft Administrative Center
• Motion carried to enter executive session

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education convened a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session. The board approved the session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters under Missouri law. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Vote to enter executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters
• Meeting held at Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 East Saint Louis Street
• Motion carried with unanimous vote (7 ayes)
• Meeting adjourned after executive session
• Meeting date: January 7, 2020

The Board voted to enter an executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)