فط Springfield Public Schools public meetings in 2021

Special Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education held a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session to discuss legal, audit, and personnel matters. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned immediately afterward.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss legal, audit, and personnel matters
• Meeting held at Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 East Saint Louis Street
• Adjournment of the special meeting

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 financial audit, ratified a Teamsters Local Union 245 side letter agreement, and authorized the sale of the Boyd property at 1409 N. Washington Ave.

• 2020-2021 Annual Financial Audit
• Teamsters Local Union 245 side letter ratification
• Declaration of surplus property at 1409 N. Washington Ave
• Superintendent Entry Plan Report
• Three Tier Survey Results

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 school calendar and authorized the sale or lease of the Boyd property at 1409 N. Washington Ave. Other actions included accepting the 2020-2021 financial audit and recognizing the Springfield National Education Association as the representative for school police.

• Approved 2022-2023 school calendar (7-0)
• Declared real estate at 1409 N. Washington Ave (Boyd) as surplus for sale or lease (7-0)
• Accepted 2020-2021 Annual Financial Audit (7-0)
• Approved Teamsters Local Union Number 245 side letter regarding wages (7-0)
• Certified election results recognizing Springfield National Education Association as exclusive representative for School Police Unit (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (6-1)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders for Delaware, Jarrett, Twain, and Field (7-0)

Regular Meeting

This regular meeting of the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education included approval of consent agenda items (minutes, contracts, personnel), treasurer's report, and adoption of policy revisions related to HB 271. The board also approved updates to the 2022 Legislative Platform and received a first read of the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar.

• Approval of 2022 Legislative Platform for state legislative session
• Adoption of policy revisions: BBB (school board elections), DCB (political campaigns), KKB (audio/video recording for IEP meetings)
• First read of proposed 2022-2023 school calendar (final approval set for December 7)
• Presentation of HR Audit Action Plan as follow-up to October internal audit
• Consent agenda approval for contracts, agreements, change orders, and bids (items $15,000.01-$499,999.99)

The Board approved a one-time payment for employees hired between July 1 and November 30, 2021. They also adopted three policy revisions and approved the 2022 Legislative Platform. Additionally, the Board approved several 2019 Bond project change orders.

• Approved one-time compensation payments totaling an estimated $3,663,228
• Approved 2022 Legislative Platform (5-1)
• Adopted revisions to policies BBB (School Board Elections), DCB (Political Campaigns), and KKB (Audio and Visual Recording)
• Approved 2019 Bond change orders for Boyd, Hillcrest, Williams, and Safety/Security
• Approved Treasurer's Report
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (Minutes, Contracts, and Personnel)
• Approved the meeting agenda

Study Session

The Springfield Public Schools Board approved the meeting agenda and heard public comments. It reviewed a draft 2022 Legislative Platform and discussed end‑of‑year reports for Focus Area 1 goals. The Board certified the SNEA petition, set a secret‑ballot election for the School Police Unit on November 16, 2021, and approved the election ballot. It also approved change orders and agreements totaling $61,257.60.

• Approve agenda as presented (motion carried).
• Review draft 2022 Legislative Platform (information).
• Certify SNEA petition, schedule School Police Unit election for Nov 16, 2021, and approve election ballot.
• Approve change orders and agreements totaling $61,257.60 for various projects.
• Present Focus Area 1 Goal 2 and Goal 3 end‑of‑year reports.

The Board certified a petition for a secret ballot election to determine if School Police employees will be represented by the Springfield National Education Association. The Board also approved several 2019 bond project change orders and the meeting agenda.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Certified SNEA petition and set School Police representation election for Nov 16, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders: Sunshine ($9,577.00), Williams ($2,100.00), and Safety/Security ($49,580.60) (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved school bus routes for the 2021-22 school year as required by state law, adopted a policy revision defining student graduation parameters, and approved consent agenda items including contracts, financial reports, and personnel actions. The board also recognized the 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees and a National Distinguished Principal.

• Approval of school bus routes covering 102 buses and 9,300 daily riders
• Revision of Board Policy IKFB (Graduation Exercises) to define student graduation parameters
• Approval of consent agenda including contracts and purchase orders in ranges $15,000-$499,999.99 and under $15,000
• Approval of Treasurer's Report including September 2021 financial summaries and budget amendments
• Recognition of 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees and Cindy Webster as NAESP National Distinguished Principal

The Board approved the annual school bus routes and a revision to the Graduation Exercises policy. Other actions included approving the Treasurer's Report and a consent agenda covering minutes, contracts, and personnel changes.

• Approved annual school bus routes (7-0)
• Adopted revision of Board of Education Policy IKFB, Graduation Exercises (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01, including minutes, contracts, and personnel changes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for legal and personnel matters (7-0)

Study Session

The Springfield Board of Education held a study session to review internal audit reports, update on parent organizations, and approve change orders for 2019 bond projects. The board also approved the agenda and voted to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Internal Audit Report - Human Resources accepted
• 2019 Bond Project Change Orders totaling $298,011.03
• Board Policy IKFB (Graduation Exercises) revision proposed
• Transportation Routes for 102 buses serving 9,200 students approved
• Foundation for Springfield Public Schools annual update presented

The Board approved several change orders for 2019 bond projects and accepted an internal audit for Human Resources. Members also reviewed upcoming contracts and a first-read policy revision regarding graduation exercises.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Accepted internal audit for Human Resources (7-0)
• Approved 2019 bond project change orders for Boyd ($225.00), Field ($33,953.44), Jarrett ($256,159.00), and Twain ($7,673.59) (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved a consent agenda of routine items, including personnel changes and financial reports. The board also approved a renewal of medical stop-loss coverage with Sun Life Financial at an annual cost of $2,011,458 and approved change orders totaling $201,139.75 for 2019 bond projects.

• Medical stop-loss coverage renewal with Sun Life Financial ($2,011,458)
• 2019 Bond Project change orders ($201,139.75)
• Approval of consent agenda items (minutes, contracts, personnel)
• Treasurer's report and budget amendments
• Local Model Compliance Plan for Special Education

The Board approved a renewal contract with Sun Life Financial for medical stop loss coverage at a cost of $2,011,458. Other actions included approving the Local Model Compliance Plan for Special Education and various 2019 bond project change orders.

• Approved $2,011,458 medical stop loss coverage renewal with Sun Life Financial (7-0)
• Approved Local Model Compliance Plan for Special Education (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond project change orders for Boyd, Hillcrest, and Williams (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01, including personnel and contracts (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss audit matters (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education will convene a special meeting at the Kraft Administrative Center to vote on entering an executive session. The session is intended to discuss legal, scholastic, and records matters protected from public disclosure.

• Vote to enter executive session
• Discussion of legal matters
• Discussion of scholastic matters
• Discussion of records matters

Study Session

The Springfield Board of Education held a study session to discuss the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) allocation of $60,733,767 and approved change orders and agreements for the 2019 Bond Project totaling $66,723.46.

• Approval of $66,723.46 in bond project change orders
• ARP ESSER preliminary allocation of $60,733,767
• Medical stop-loss coverage renewal with Sun Life Financial at $2,011,458
• Discussion on Local Model Compliance Plan for Special Education
• Presentation on Focus Area 1, Goal 1 end of year report

The Board approved several change orders for 2019 bond projects at Boyd, Hillcrest, Jarrett, and Williams schools. A motion to rescind the March 24, 2020, COVID Resolution failed. The Board also voted to enter an executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Approved agenda (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2019 bond project change orders for Boyd, Hillcrest, Jarrett, and Williams (6-0)
• Motion to rescind March 24, 2020, COVID Resolution denied (2-4)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal matters (6-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing to set the 2021 Ad Valorem tax rates, which include a net decrease of $0.0226. The Board will also approve consent agenda items including minutes, contracts, personnel changes, and a financial report.

• Public hearing on 2021 Ad Valorem tax rates ($3.3440 Operating, $0.73 Debt Service)
• Approval of contracts, agreements, change orders, and bids (up to $499,999.99)
• Approval of personnel elections, promotions, and compensation plan changes
• Approval of Treasurer's Report and financial statements
• Policy revisions regarding discrimination, tobacco use, and hazardous materials

The Board approved a total tax levy of $4.0740 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Other key actions included awarding a $1 million contract for ten new buses and establishing a bus driver incentive pilot program.

• Approved 2021-2022 tax rate of $4.0740 per $100 of assessed valuation (7-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 bid to Midwest Transit Equipment for ten Type C buses (7-0)
• Approved bus driver incentive pilot program with estimated max cost of $350,000 (7-0)
• Approved COVID-19 Resolution for additional paid employee leave (7-0)
• Approved 12 policy adoptions and revisions including Title IX and tobacco-free updates (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (5-2)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Springfield Board of Education is holding a retreat at Delaware Elementary to discuss board member strengths, board norms, and goals. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. on July 20, 2021.

• School tour of Delaware Elementary
• Discussion of Board Member and Superintendent Strengths
• Discussion of BOE Norms, Engagements and Goals
• Adjournment of the meeting

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is using ESSER II stimulus funds to expand student support services. The meeting also includes approvals for personnel changes, 2019 bond project agreements, and the appointment of a Custodian of Records.

• Authorization of $3,000,000 in stimulus funds for student health and counseling services
• Approval of $1,182,513.14 in 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements, including $1,124,261.03 for Virco classroom furniture at Jarrett
• Appointment of Board Secretary Tammi Harrington as Custodian of Records
• Approval of personnel elections, promotions, terminations, and salary schedule changes
• Approval of CACOB items and purchase orders across four price tiers

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session regarding legal, personnel, and records matters.

• Executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and records matters
• Meeting at Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 East Saint Louis Street

Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board approved a $6.6 million nutrition services bid for the 2021-22 school year, including a contract with Aramark for food service management. The board also approved the Treasurer's Report, which includes an $11.5 million transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, and appointed a new Treasurer and Board Secretary following retirements. Several consent agenda items, including contracts, personnel changes, and minutes, were also approved.

• Approved Nutrition Services bid with Aramark: total estimated expenses $6,625,901 (food $4,977,445, supplies $550,224, salary/benefits $770,000, admin fees $328,232)
• Approved Treasurer's Report including transfer of $11,519,781 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund
• Appointed Dr. John Mulford as Treasurer of the Board effective July 1, 2021
• Appointed Tammi Harrington as Board Secretary effective July 1, 2021
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, contracts and purchase orders ($15,000-$499,999.99 and under), and personnel elections/separations

The Board approved the 2021-2022 operating budget and a $6.6M nutrition services bid with Aramark. The Board also appointed a new Treasurer and Board Secretary and authorized $3.5M in stimulus funds for before and after school services.

• Approved 2021-2022 Operating Budget with $330.6M revenue and $325.6M expenditures (6-1)
• Approved nutrition services bid for Aramark totaling $6,625,901 (7-0)
• Authorized $3.5M in stimulus funds for before and after school services (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. John Mulford as Treasurer effective July 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Appointed Tammi Harrington as Board Secretary effective July 1, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2024 Professional Learning Plan (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report including $11,519,781 transfer to Capital Projects Fund (7-0)
• Approved benefit renewal recommendations (7-0)

Study Session

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved transportation routes and a contract with Aramark for nutrition services. The meeting also included presentations on a professional learning plan and employee health benefits.

• Approval of transportation routes for regular and special education
• Aramark contract for nutrition services ($6,852,901 total)
• Professional Learning Plan for 2021-2024
• Employee health benefits renewal with Lockton Companies
• Review of Major Instructional Goals

The Board approved the annual transportation routes and various change orders for 2019 bond projects. Members also reviewed information regarding nutrition services bids, a new professional learning plan, and employee benefit renewals.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved transportation routes (6-0)
• Approved 2019 bond project change orders and agreements (6-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items, including minutes, contracts, personnel actions, and the Treasurer’s Report. It also approved a budget amendment to reduce professional development funding, adopted fee and tuition rates for the 2021‑2022 school year, and authorized $930,203.39 in change orders and agreements for 2019 bond projects.

• Professional development budget amendment reducing allocation to one‑half of one percent
• Approval of 2021‑2022 fee and tuition rates
• Change orders and agreements totaling $930,203.39 for 2019 bond projects (e.g., Office Essentials $26,878.25, Nabholz $404,247.00, Safety/Security Optus $155,644.40)
• Approval of contracts, agreements, change orders, and bids in CACOB ranges $15,000.01‑$499,999.99
• Consent agenda approvals: minutes, personnel elections/promotions/terminations, and other items

The Board approved a construction contract for structural steel at York Elementary and authorized several 2019 Bond project change orders. Members also approved the 2021-2022 fees and tuition rates and reduced the professional development budget allocation to 0.5%.

• Approved $1,853,257.00 steel package contract for York Elementary (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond project change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved fees and tuition rates for 2021-2022 school year (7-0)
• Approved reduction of professional development budget allocation to 0.5% (7-0)
• Approved permanent sanitary sewer line easement for Horace Mann Elementary (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved agenda (7-0)

Regular Meeting

At the regular meeting, the Springfield Public Schools Board approved the agenda and several consent‑agenda items, including minutes, personnel actions, and financial contracts. The board accepted the internal audit of purchasing and received budget information for the Capital Projects Fund. It also approved change orders and agreements totaling $391,134.77 related to 2019 bond projects.

• Approval of agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Consent agenda financial contracts and purchase orders ranging $15,000.01‑$499,999.99
• Personnel elections, promotions, terminations and compensation plan changes
• Treasurer’s Report approved as presented
• Change orders and agreements approved, total $391,134.77 (e.g., OPTUS phone system $23,386.95, BlueAlly network $63,711.33, Safety/Security $184,190.24)

The Board approved several change orders for 2019 bond projects and a permanent real estate easement for Southwestern Bell/AT&T at Jarrett Middle School. Other actions included accepting an internal audit for purchasing and approving the Treasurer's Report.

• Approved 2019 Bond project change orders including Safety/Security ($184,190.24), Boyd ($87,098.28), and Williams ($87,846.25) (7-0)
• Approved permanent real estate easement for Southwestern Bell/AT&T at Jarrett Middle School (7-0)
• Accepted internal audit for purchasing (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01, covering minutes, contracts, and personnel (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Voted to enter Executive Session for legal and collective bargaining matters (7-0)

Study Session

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a series of change orders and agreements totaling $882,713.11 for the 2019 Bond projects. The board also discussed the 2021-2022 budget and strategic updates.

• 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements totaling $882,713.11
• 2021-2022 budget development for GO CAPS, Health Benefit Trust, Bond, and Debt Service
• Mid-year updates on Focus Area 1 Goals 2 and 3
• Executive session to discuss audit matters
• Meeting held at Kraft Administrative Center

The Board approved several change orders and agreements for 2019 Bond Projects across multiple school sites. Members also reviewed budget development information and received mid-year strategic updates on student learning and problem-solving goals.

• Approved agenda (Aye: Lehnert, Fredrick, Taylor, Thomas-Tate, Mohammadkhani, Crise, Kincaid)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements (Aye: Lehnert, Fredrick, Taylor, Thomas-Tate, Mohammadkhani, Crise, Kincaid)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss audit matters (Aye: Lehnert, Fredrick, Taylor, Thomas-Tate, Mohammadkhani, Crise, Kincaid)

Board Reorganizational Meeting

The Board will accept the official election certification from Greene County, confirming the winners of the April 6 school board election. Danielle Kincaid, Scott Crise, and Maryam Mohammadkhani were elected to three-year terms. The meeting also includes swearing in new members and electing board officers.

• Acceptance of election certification with vote totals: Kincaid 8,112, Patterson 6,499, Crise 8,474, Vanantwerp 5,518, Byrne 7,732, Ogunyemi 7,497, Mohammadkhani 9,379, Donegan 18; election cost $137,068
• Recognition of outgoing board members
• Swearing in of new board members by Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller
• Election of board President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Superintendent appointed as substitute secretary

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board approved a $1,410,205 property, automobile, and liability insurance renewal (20.1% increase), a $2,267,375 technology lease for 8,500 Chromebooks for grades 1, 3, 6, and 9, and the consent agenda including contracts, personnel actions, and minutes. They also approved the Treasurer's Report and received a 2021-2022 budget development overview.

• Approved property/auto/liability insurance renewal with Chubb and Princeton Re; total premium $1,410,205; 20.1% increase; property coverage deductible raised to $50,000–$250,000 per location
• Approved equipment lease/purchase agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp for $2,267,375 at 0.668% interest over three years; annual payments $762,283.23
• Authorized purchase of 8,500 HP Chromebook 11 EE devices ($2,197,250) and 8,500 cases ($63,155) for students in grades 1, 3, 6, 9
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, contracts/change orders/bids up to $500,000, and personnel elections, promotions, terminations
• Received introduction and overview of 2021-2022 budget development

The Board approved a property, automobile, and liability insurance renewal totaling $1,410,205. It also authorized a technology equipment lease with Banc of America and a $1,412,140 construction contract for York Elementary. Additionally, the Board approved various 2019 Bond project change orders and the Treasurer's Report.

• Approved Property, Automobile, and Liability Insurance Renewal for $1,410,205 (7-0)
• Approved technology equipment lease/purchase agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp (7-0)
• Approved York Elementary Pre-cast and Demo construction contract for $1,412,140 (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond project change orders and agreements (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education will hold a special meeting at the Kraft Administrative Center to conduct a roll call and vote to enter an executive session. The session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters following the public meeting.

• Roll call and procedural items
• Vote to enter executive session for personnel matters
• Meeting at Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 East Saint Louis Street

Special Meeting

The Board held a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session. The session was called to discuss personnel matters as provided in Sections 610.02 (3) and (13) RSMO.

• Vote to enter executive session for personnel matters

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by state law. No other substantive business was conducted; the meeting was primarily procedural.

• Board voted 7-0 to go into executive session for personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(3) and (13)

Special Meeting

The Board held a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session. The session was called to discuss personnel matters as provided in Sections 610.021 (3) and (13) RSMO.

• Vote to enter executive session for personnel matters

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board held a special meeting and voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters as allowed by state law. The closed session covers items under Sections 610.021 (3) and (13) RSMO. No other substantive business was conducted in the open meeting.

• Board voted 7-0 to enter executive session for personnel discussions

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education voted to hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters following the meeting. The session will be held at the Kraft Administrative Center.

• Executive session vote to discuss personnel matters
• Meeting location: Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 East Saint Louis Street
• Meeting date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Special Meeting

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on entering an executive session to discuss personnel matters as allowed by state law. No other business is scheduled. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment.

• Vote to enter executive session for personnel matters (RSMO 610.021(3) and (13))

The Board voted to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded during this special meeting.

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

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved a $3.6 million curriculum adoption for K-12 and a $1.69 million HVAC replacement contract for McGregor Elementary. The meeting also included the approval of consent agenda items, including personnel changes and financial reports.

• Curriculum adoption: $3,643,653.01 for K-12 Math, ELA, and Music resources
• McGregor Elementary HVAC replacement: $1,688,875.00 contract
• Transportation Expansion Recommendation: Budget impact of $1,188,698
• Approval of consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01
• Treasurer's Report approval for January 2021

The Board approved a transportation expansion plan that changes high school eligibility and adds a third service tier. Additionally, the Board awarded construction contracts for HVAC replacement at McGregor Elementary and phase two renovations at Sunshine Elementary. New instructional materials for ELA, Math, and Instrumental Music were also adopted.

• Approved Transportation Expansion Recommendation (6-0)
• Approved $1,688,875 HVAC replacement contract for McGregor Elementary with Knight Heating and Air Conditioning (6-0)
• Approved $1,727,550 construction contract for Sunshine Elementary phase two with DeWitt Construction (6-0)
• Approved recommended instructional resource materials for 6-12 ELA, K-5 Math, and 5-12 Instrumental Music (6-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond project change orders for Boyd, Hillcrest, Jarrett, and Sunshine-2 (6-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for legal and personnel matters (6-0)

Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting

The Springfield Board of Education approved a resolution to join the Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury (MOCAAT) investment program and authorized the dedication of the McBride Elementary playground area for outdoor recreational use in perpetuity. The meeting also included the approval of consent agenda items such as personnel changes, contracts, and the Treasurer's Report.

• Approval of MOCAAT investment program
• McBride Elementary playground dedication
• Personnel elections, promotions, and salary changes
• Contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
• Treasurer's Report and budget amendments

The Board approved two contracts with BlueAlly Technology Solutions for a next generation firewall and networking equipment. Other actions included authorizing a new investment program and approving various school construction change orders.

• Approved $595,022 contract with BlueAlly Technology Solutions for Next Generation Firewall (7-0)
• Approved contract up to $513,880 with BlueAlly Technology Solutions for networking equipment (7-0)
• Authorized participation in the Missouri Capital Asset Advantage Treasury (MOCAAT) investment program (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved dedication of McBride Elementary playground area for perpetual outdoor recreational use (7-0)
• Approved no-cost temporary construction easement to City of Springfield for Harrison Stadium entrance (7-0)
• Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements for multiple school sites (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 will hold a special meeting on January 8, 2021, at the Kraft Administrative Center. The primary action is a vote to enter an executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Vote to enter executive session to discuss legal matters
• Meeting at Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 East Saint Louis Street