The Springfield School District Board of School Directors held its reorganization meeting on December 5, 2024, to elect new officers and address various administrative matters. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the election of a temporary chairperson, Kevin Keenan, who presided over the meeting.

The board proceeded to elect Bruce Lord as the 2025 board president, with unanimous support. Jennifer Laughlin was subsequently elected as vice president, also receiving unanimous approval. The board then nominated Mark Cerini as the board solicitor, which passed without opposition.

In addition to officer elections, the board approved several financial matters, including the designation of depositories for district funds, which included Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union and PNC Bank. The board authorized various bank accounts and signatories, ensuring compliance with district regulations.

The meeting also included a public comment segment, where community member Mr. Lee congratulated President Lord on his re-election and encouraged the reading of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" during the holiday season.

The board received a brief report on district activities, highlighting successful parent-teacher conferences and upcoming winter sports and arts events. Committee reports indicated that no meetings had occurred since the last session, with future meetings scheduled for January.

The board approved a consent agenda without discussion, followed by personnel actions that included the retirement and resignation of staff members, as well as new hires. A resolution was passed to cap the general fund operating budget tax millage increase at 4.8%, which does not imply an actual increase but serves as a procedural measure.

The board also approved a change order from McCarthy Construction, resulting in a refund to the district, and authorized the solicitor to finalize real estate tax assessment settlements, which are expected to yield additional revenue for the district.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, marking the end of the reorganization meeting and the transition to regular board business. The next meeting is scheduled for January 2025, where further updates and committee changes will be discussed.