{ "city": "فط Springfield Public Schools", "state": "MO", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-mo-sps/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2025-03-25", "body": "Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves collective bargaining agreements and consent agenda items", "summary": "The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including minutes, contracts, personnel changes, and the treasurer's report. The board also approved tentative collective bargaining agreements with the Springfield National Educational Association and discussed the 2025-2026 budget development.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDZPGH648E3A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DDZPGH648E3A" }, { "date": "2025-03-14", "body": "Board of Education Legislative Retreat", "headline": "Board of Education to discuss legislative engagement", "summary": "The Board of Education is holding a legislative retreat to discuss legislative engagement. The meeting consists of opening comments and a board member discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DE8NVF61C44F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DE8NVF61C44F" }, { "date": "2025-02-25", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves executive session and consent agenda including Aramark contract", "summary": "The board held an executive session for legal, personnel, and collective bargaining matters. Following public comments, they received a report on support staff compensation. The board then approved a consent agenda that included minutes, contracts and purchase orders (CACOB) up to $500,000, personnel elections and salary schedule changes, the treasurer's report, and the fourth one-year renewal of Aramark's student nutrition management contract.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DD8TA6765A64", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DD8TA6765A64", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DD8TA6765A64" }, { "date": "2025-02-11", "body": "Study Session", "headline": "Springfield Schools to vote on nutrition contract and track repairs", "summary": "The Springfield Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss and vote on approving a renewal of the student nutrition management contract with Aramark and track repairs at three high schools. The board will also approve minor change orders for the 2023 bond projects.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCPMHK5A5A4D", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DCPMHK5A5A4D", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCPMHK5A5A4D" }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Springfield Public Schools to hold executive session for personnel matters", "summary": "The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education will convene a special meeting on January 21, 2025, to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DD6KZB544608", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DD6KZB544608" }, { "date": "2025-01-14", "body": "Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on policy changes for substitute teachers and lactation support", "summary": "The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education meets in a combined study session and regular meeting. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes policy revisions, contract approvals, personnel changes, and financial reports. Public comments are permitted on items being discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DC2UE37BA3C1", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DC2UE37BA3C1", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DC2UE37BA3C1" }, { "date": "2024-12-17", "body": "Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves consent agenda and curriculum resources", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DAPK9E50C5BB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DAPK9E50C5BB" }, { "date": "2024-11-19", "body": "Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Springfield Public Schools approves 2025-2026 school calendar", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DA2MGV590608", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DA2MGV590608", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DA2MGV590608" }, { "date": "2024-10-22", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board votes on one-time $1,500 early‑separation incentive costing $50,000", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D98LBN55C90A", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D98LBN55C90A", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D98LBN55C90A" }, { "date": "2024-10-08", "body": "Study Session", "headline": "Board approves $1.68M Field Elementary addition, discusses budget cuts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D8XLB754DA9B", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D8XLB754DA9B", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D8XLB754DA9B" }, { "date": "2024-09-17", "body": "Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves bus purchase and consent agenda items", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D8AJBK4C6631", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D8AJBK4C6631", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D8AJBK4C6631" }, { "date": "2024-08-20", "body": "Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves 2024-2025 tax rates and consent agenda items", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D6CPPQ65952C", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D6CPPQ65952C", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D6CPPQ65952C" }, { "date": "2024-06-25", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves transportation routes, union contracts, and fee schedule", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4UHG54830BC", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D4UHG54830BC", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4UHG54830BC" }, { "date": "2024-06-11", "body": "Study Session", "headline": "Board reviews proposed $362M budget and collective bargaining agreements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4UHEP482B1E", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D4UHEP482B1E", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4UHEP482B1E" }, { "date": "2024-05-21", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Board votes to hold executive session for legal and student discipline matters", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4ZK8W50B002", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4ZK8W50B002" }, { "date": "2024-05-21", "body": "Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board considers FY25 budget, discipline, and professional learning plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4CL525389A9", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D4CL525389A9", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4CL525389A9" }, { "date": "2024-04-30", "body": "Board of Education Retreat", "headline": "Board to discuss strategic plan update on student readiness", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D49GUP456535", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D49GUP456535", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D49GUP456535" }, { "date": "2024-04-23", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves synthetic turf project at Glendale High School", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D3RKUQ5385A2", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D3RKUQ5385A2", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D3RKUQ5385A2" }, { "date": "2024-04-09", "body": "Study Session", "headline": "Springfield Public Schools study session on budget and contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D2MS4W70CA42", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D2MS4W70CA42", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D2MS4W70CA42" }, { "date": "2024-04-09", "body": "Board Reorganizational Meeting", "headline": "Springfield school board to elect officers after election results are certified", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D2MS3Q70BE92", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D2MS3Q70BE92" }, { "date": "2024-03-26", "body": "Combined Study Session/Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board approves consent agenda and insurance renewal with $197,705 premium increase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D2MRPR6EA8C4", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D2MRPR6EA8C4", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D2MRPR6EA8C4" }, { "date": "2024-02-27", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Springfield Public Schools approves 2024-2025 calendar and union agreements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZZP2G604F85", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=CZZP2G604F85", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZZP2G604F85" }, { "date": "2024-02-20", "body": "Board of Education Workshop Retreat", "headline": "Board of Education conducts self-evaluation workshop", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZLMTM5C9A68", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZLMTM5C9A68" }, { "date": "2024-02-13", "body": "Study Session", "headline": "Springfield Public Schools to vote on 2024-2025 calendar and student device purchases", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZ6RQZ6AB3C3", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=CZ6RQZ6AB3C3", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZ6RQZ6AB3C3" }, { "date": "2024-01-23", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Springfield Public Schools Board approves 2024 Legislative Platform", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZ5HLL49073D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/mo/sps/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZ5HLL49073D" } ] }