فط Springfield Public Schools public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting
The board approved a $496,720 purchase of Illustrative Mathematics K-5 workbooks for the 2024-2025 school year. They also approved a bus purchase bid from Midwest Transit Equipment, received a demographics study presentation, and were briefed on curriculum resource adoption and the district's Annual Performance Report.
- Approved $496,720 purchase of Illustrative Mathematics K-5 workbooks
- Approved bus purchase bid from Midwest Transit Equipment (details not specified)
- Received demographics study presentation from Dr. Travis Shaw
- Received information on curriculum resource adoption for K-5 ELA, K-12 PE, 6-12 Health, Business/Marketing, and Math
- Received 2022-2023 Annual Performance Report from Dr. Nicole Holt
The Board approved the purchase of five general education buses and K-5 mathematics workbooks for the 2024-2025 school year. Other actions included granting a sanitary sewer easement to the City of Springfield and approving personnel and financial consent items.
- Approved $805,810 bid from Midwest Transit Equipment for five general education buses (6-0)
- Approved purchase of K-5 Illustrative Mathematics workbooks for 2024-2025 (6-0)
- Approved 15-foot sanitary sewer easement for the City of Springfield at Mann Elementary (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 4.01 through 6.01, including personnel and financial contracts (6-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (6-0)
- Approved change orders and agreements for 2023 Bond Projects (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education. The board will vote to enter an executive session to discuss legal and student discipline matters protected from public disclosure under state law. No other public business is on the agenda.
- Vote to enter executive session under Sections 610.021 (1), (6) and (14) RSMo for legal and student discipline discussions
Regular Meeting
The board voted to approve a $14.1M performance contract with Veregy LLC for HVAC replacements at Carver Middle, Sequiota Elementary, and Disney Elementary, accepted the 2022-2023 financial audit, and approved consent agenda items including personnel changes and financial transactions.
- Approval of $14.1M HVAC performance contract with Veregy LLC (net $8.65M after IRA rebate)
- Acceptance of 2022-2023 annual financial audit presented by Westbrook & Company
- Approval of treasurer's report including budget amendments and October 2023 financials
- Consent agenda approval for contracts, purchases, and personnel elections
- Recognition of employee anniversaries and Glendale High School counseling team
The Board of Education accepted the 2022-2023 annual financial audit and approved the Treasurer's Report. Members also approved a performance contract with Veregy, LLC for three schools and various bond project change orders.
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 4.01 through 6.01, including minutes, contracts, and personnel changes (7-0)
- Accepted 2022-2023 Annual Financial Audit (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Approved performance contract with Veregy, LLC for Carver Middle School, Sequiota Elementary, and Disney Elementary (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved 2023 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Study Session
The Springfield Board of Education approved a $14 million performance contract for HVAC replacements at three schools and adopted two nondiscrimination policies. The meeting also included a review of preliminary contracts and a discussion on previously tabled policies.
- Performance contract for Carver Middle School, Disney Elementary, and Sequiota Elementary ($14,088,085)
- Adoption of BOE Policy AC: Prohibition Against Illegal Discrimination
- Adoption of BOE Policy EF: Food Service Management
- Review of preliminary contracts, agreements, and change orders
- Reconsideration of previously tabled Board Policies AC and EF
The Board voted to take policies AC and EF from the table and subsequently adopted revisions to both. Several proposed amendments to the language regarding gender, sexual orientation, and religion were defeated, though one change to pronouns in Policy EF was approved.
- Approved agenda (6-1)
- Voted to take Board Policies AC and EF from the table (4-3)
- Adopted Policy AC as presented (4-3)
- Denied amendment to Policy AC adding specific gender and sexual orientation terms (2-5)
- Denied amendment to Policy AC adding 'basis of religion' (3-4)
- Adopted Policy EF as amended (4-3)
- Approved amendment to Policy EF changing 'their' to 'his and her' (4-3)
- Denied amendment to Policy EF adding 'religion' (3-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting
The Board of Education met to review administrative items including transportation routes, financial reports, and personnel changes. The session included an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters.
- Approval of FY24 bus runs and special education extended school year routes
- Review of contracts, agreements, change orders, and bids up to $499,999.99
- Approval of personnel elections, promotions, and salary schedule changes
- Presentation of the Treasurer's Report including budget amendments and transfers
- Recognition of outstanding principals and teaching awards
The Board approved a one-time $1,500 incentive for employees who provide early resignation or retirement notice by November 30, 2023. Several board policies were addressed, including the adoption of updated support staff compensation guidelines. The Board also tabled policies regarding illegal discrimination and food service management.
- Approved $1,500 early separation notice incentive adjustment (7-0)
- Adopted Board Policy GDBA regarding Support Staff Compensation (5-1-1)
- Tabled Board Policy AC (Prohibition Against Illegal Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation) (4-3)
- Tabled Board Policy EF (Food Service Management) indefinitely (4-3)
- Approved granting a 16-foot sanitary sewer easement to the City of Springfield at Reed Middle School (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 4.01 through 7.01, including transportation routes and personnel changes (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including contracts, a special education compliance plan, a health insurance plan renewal, and personnel changes. The board also debated and voted on adopting three board policies: AC (nondiscrimination), BBF (ethics), and EF (food service). A motion to amend the ethics policy failed on a 3-3 tie, and the board then adopted all three policies as originally presented.
- Health insurance plan renewal effective January 1, 2024, approved as part of consent agenda
- Special Education Local Compliance Plan for 2023 approved
- Contracts, agreements, change orders, and bids between $15,000 and $499,999 approved
- Personnel elections, promotions, terminations, and compensation plan changes approved
- Board Policy BBF (School Board Member Ethics) adopted after failed amendment attempt
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Study Session
The Springfield Board of Education approved change orders and agreements totaling $1,335,813 for 2023 bond projects, including security film and IT equipment for schools, and discussed technology and special education compliance.
- Approval of $1,335,813 in change orders and agreements for bond projects
- Security film installation at 20 elementary/ECC schools for $491,249.50
- IT networking equipment for storm shelters at Cowden, Holland, Mann, Pittman, and Wilder schools
- Demolition of original school building at Reed for $697,700
- Discussion on district technology plan and special education compliance
The Board approved $1,335,813 in change orders and agreements for bond projects, including school demolition and security film installations. The Board also voted to enter an executive session to discuss real estate matters.
- Approved $1,335,813 in bond project change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session for real estate matters (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board will hold a special meeting to vote on entering executive session. The closed session will cover legal matters, real estate, and personnel issues as permitted by state law. No other substantive agenda items are scheduled.
- Vote to enter executive session under Missouri statutes for legal, real estate, and personnel discussions
Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 tax rates for the district, setting a total levy of $3.9787 per $100 of assessed valuation. The meeting included a public hearing on the tax rates, approval of consent agenda items, and the renewal of a BrainPop contract.
- Approved 2023-2024 tax rates: $1.7868 Incidental (General) Fund, $1.4619 Teacher Fund, and $0.73 Debt Service Fund
- Renewed BrainPop contract for one year
- Approved consent agenda items including contracts, agreements, change orders, and bids
- Approved Treasurer's Report for June and July 2023
- Approved personnel elections, promotions, terminations, and compensation plan changes
The Board approved the 2023-2024 tax rates for the Incidental, Teacher, and Debt Service funds. Members also approved a series of consent agenda items and change orders for both 2019 and 2023 bond projects.
- Approved 2023-2024 tax rates: $1.7868 (Incidental), $1.4619 (Teacher), and $.73 (Debt Service) (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 4.01 through 6.01, including minutes, contracts, and personnel changes (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved consent agenda items including transportation routes, collective bargaining agreements for teachers and staff, and a $874,100 purchase of interactive flat screen panels for elementary schools.
- Approval of 2023-2024 fee schedule and facility use rentals
- Approval of collective bargaining agreements for Springfield National Educational Association and Teamsters Local Union Number 245
- Purchase of 75-inch interactive flat screen panels for 10 elementary schools ($874,100)
- Approval of end-of-year and summer transportation routes
- Approval of meeting minutes from May 16 and June 13, 2023
The Board approved the 2023-2024 operating budget and salary schedules. It also authorized construction bids for storm shelter gymnasiums at four elementary schools. Several consent agenda items including transportation routes and policy revisions were approved.
- Approved 2023-2024 Operating Budget with $363,991,996 revenue (6-1)
- Approved 2023-2024 Salary Schedule (7-0)
- Approved storm shelter gym bids for Mann ($5.224M), Wilder ($5.474M), Watkins ($4.394M), and Pittman ($4.098M) elementaries (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 4.01-7.01 including transportation routes, collective bargaining, and fees (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Bond project change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Motion to task Board leadership with crafting an LGBTQ+ support statement died for lack of a second
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Study Session
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education met to discuss and approve the 2023-2024 budget, collective bargaining agreements, and transportation routes. The board also approved a side letter agreement for nutrition services and interactive flat screen panels for elementary schools.
- Approved 2023-2024 operating budget with $363.99M revenue and $363.71M expenditures
- Approved collective bargaining agreements with Springfield National Educational Association and Teamsters Local 245
- Approved interactive flat screen panels purchase for $874,100
- Approved side letter agreement for nutrition services
- Approved summer transportation routes for ESY and regular year
The Board approved a collective bargaining side letter agreement for District School Nutrition Services. Most other items, including budget recommendations, transportation routes, and equipment purchases, were presented for information and will be voted on at the June 27 meeting.
- Approved side letter agreement for District School Nutrition Services (6-0)
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss real estate and collective bargaining (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education will vote on policy revisions aligning with Senate Bill 681 (2022) covering instructional interventions, extended programs, promotion/retention, assessment, and ceremonies. The board will also authorize a sidewalk easement at Bissett Elementary. Consent agenda items include contracts up to $500,000, personnel changes, and approval of the treasurer's report.
- Adoption of five revised policies (IGAB, IGC, IKE, IL, IND) per Senate Bill 681
- Authorization of sidewalk easement at Bissett Elementary
- Approval of consent agenda including contracts, purchase orders, and personnel actions
- Recognition of Missouri Scholars 100 recipients and bond project managers
- Approval of treasurer's report and budget amendments
The Board approved the sale of $190 million in bonds for school facility upgrades, new middle schools, and storm shelters. Other key actions included approving a professional learning plan and collective bargaining side letter agreements. The Board also granted a sidewalk easement for Bissett Elementary.
- Approved issuance of $190,000,000 in general obligation school building bonds (7-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Professional Learning Plan (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved collective bargaining side letter agreements with the NEA (7-0)
- Approved permanent sidewalk easement for Bissett Elementary to the City of Springfield (7-0)
- Approved all presented board policy adoptions and revisions (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Approved 2019 and 2023 bond change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 4.01 through 6.01 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Board of Education Retreat
The Springfield Board of Education will hold a retreat to discuss board roles, the Proposition S owner's representative role, and a review of the strategic plan. The meeting includes a team-building activity and adjournment.
- Discussion of board roles and responsibilities
- Proposition S owner's representative role discussion
- Strategic plan review
- Team-building activity
Regular Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including minutes, contracts, and a sidewalk easement for Central High School. They also approved a contract with Loving Guidance, LLC.
- Approval of Central High School sidewalk easement
- Approval of contracts, agreements, and bids
- Approval of Loving Guidance, LLC contract
- Approval of personnel elections, promotions, and compensation changes
- Approval of meeting minutes
The Board approved a permanent sidewalk easement for the City of Springfield near Central High School. Other actions included approving the Treasurer's Report, personnel changes, and change orders for 2019 and 2023 bond projects.
- Approved permanent sidewalk easement for City of Springfield near Central High School (7-0)
- Approved Loving Guidance, LLC contract (4-1, 2 abstentions)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Approved personnel elections, promotions, terminations, and compensation changes (7-0)
- Approved contracts, agreements, change orders, and bids (7-0)
- Voted to enter Executive Session for audit and legal matters (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Study Session
The Springfield Public Schools Board will approve its agenda and hear public comments. It will review preliminary contracts and purchase orders ranging from $15,000.01 to $499,999.99. The board will receive a presentation on a 0.21‑acre sidewalk easement request by the City of Springfield adjacent to the Central Baseball/Softball complex. Updates on the 2023‑2024 budget development and 2023 bond project timeline will also be provided.
- Approve agenda as presented (motion carried).
- Review preliminary contracts, agreements, change orders and bids totaling $15,000.01‑$499,999.99.
- Consider City of Springfield request for permanent sidewalk easement (0.21 acres) near North Cedarbrook Avenue and East Pythian Street.
- Budget development update covering GO CAPS, Health Benefit Trust, bond, capital and debt service.
- Presentation of 2023 bond project timeline by Executive Director‑Operations.
The Board held a study session to review upcoming contracts, a sidewalk easement for Central High School, and 2023-2024 budget development. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this meeting.
- Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board Reorganizational Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board will certify the results of the April 4 school election, including the approval of a $220 million bond proposition and the election of new board members. The meeting will also include the swearing in of new members and the election of the Board President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
- Certification of April 4 election results
- Approval of $220,000,000 general obligation bonds (Proposition S)
- Swearing in of new Board members
- Election of Board President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
- Recognition of outgoing Board members
Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting
The Springfield Board of Education approved consent agenda items, including personnel changes and the Treasurer's report. The board adopted updated policies regarding district mission and virtual courses, and approved a $2.1 million insurance renewal.
- Property, automobile, and liability insurance renewal
- Adoption of updated Board Policies AD, IGCDA, IGCD, and JECA
- Consent agenda approval for personnel and minutes
- Treasurer's report and budget amendments
- Construction contract for synthetic turf replacement
The Board of Education approved a construction contract for synthetic turf replacement and installation. Other actions included approving the Treasurer's Report, board policy adoptions, and insurance renewals. The board also approved change orders and agreements related to 2019 bond projects.
- Approved synthetic turf replacement and installation construction contract (7-0)
- Approved Property, Automobile, and Liability Insurance Renewal (7-0)
- Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Approved board policy adoptions and revisions (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01, including personnel changes (6-1)
- Approved agenda (7-0)
- Voted to enter Executive Session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education will vote on approving curriculum adoptions for K-5 Science and Social Studies, as well as renewing the contract for student nutrition management services with Aramark. The meeting also includes routine approvals for financial contracts, E-rate network purchases, and the Academy of Exploration expansion.
- Curriculum adoption: $2.5M for K-5 Science and Social Studies textbooks and digital resources
- Student nutrition renewal: Aramark contract for $7.04M in estimated expenses
- E-rate purchase: $513,985.66 for network equipment at high schools
- Academy of Exploration: Renovation of Hillcrest High School Annex
- Consent agenda: Routine contracts, purchase orders, and minutes
The Board approved a series of consent agenda items including curriculum adoption and facility repairs. Three board policies were adopted, while a proposal to purchase kindergarten Chromebooks was denied.
- Approved consent agenda items 3.02 through 6.01 (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Adopted Board Policy BDDL (5-2)
- Adopted Board Policy DJF (4-3)
- Adopted Board Policy IF (4-3)
- Denied purchase of kindergarten Chromebooks (3-4)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Study Session
The board will discuss a $2.5 million curriculum adoption for K-5 science/health and K-12 social studies, a $7 million student nutrition contract renewal with Aramark, and a $1.85 million E-rate network switch purchase. They will also review technology integration plans, policy revisions, and take action on change orders for 2019 bond projects.
- Curriculum adoption: $2,530,839.45 for K-5 Science/Health and K-12 Social Studies resources including Cengage, Hand to Mind, QuaverEd, Studies Weekly, and others
- Student Nutrition management renewal with Aramark: estimated $7,043,107 for food, supplies, salary/benefits, and fees
- E-Rate network switch purchase from Provision Data Solution: $1,851,533 with $1,337,547 expected reimbursement
- Weller Elementary roof replacement by Reynolds Construction Company: $703,501
- Academy of Exploration renovation at Hillcrest High School Annex: construction contract bidding in progress
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
This is a procedural special meeting of the Springfield Public Schools Board. The board will vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters protected from disclosure by state law. No other public business is on the agenda.
- Vote to enter executive session for personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(3) and (13)
Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education is being asked to approve a five-year, $7,163,870 Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP system purchase and implementation from Highstreet IT, with extended go-live dates. The board will also consider the consent agenda covering contracts, purchase orders up to $499,999.99, personnel changes, and the treasurer's report. Information items include a middle-of-year Galileo data update and the FY24 budget timeline. Multiple board policies are proposed for adoption or revision.
- Purchase and implementation of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP from Highstreet IT for $7,163,870 over five years, with extended go-live dates
- Consent agenda approval for contracts, purchase orders ($15,000–$499,999.99), and personnel changes
- Adoption/revision of 16 board policies, including voting method, annual budget, purchasing, and curriculum development
- Middle-of-the-year Galileo assessment data presentation
- FY24 budget development timeline and process overview
The Board approved the purchase of the Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP solution and adopted several updated board policies. The Board also approved the Treasurer's Report, a series of 2019 bond project change orders, and personnel actions.
- Approved purchase of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP solution through Highstreet IT (6-1)
- Approved consent agenda items 3.01 through 5.01 including personnel changes (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report (7-0)
- Adopted multiple board policy revisions, excluding BDDL, DJF-2, GCPB, GDPB-2, IF, and JHG (7-0)
- Tabled policies BDDL, DJF-2, GCPB, GDPB-2, IF, and JHG to February 14, 2023
- Approved 2019 Bond Project change orders and agreements (7-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session for real estate, legal, and personnel matters (7-0)