Springfield Township board approves contracts and program renewals; public raises school safety and drama funding concerns

Springfield Township — At its Sept. 16 meeting the Springfield Township School District Board of School Directors approved a set of routine and contract items, including the August 19 minutes, the August 2025 treasurer's report, personnel appointments, vendor rate updates, a renewal of Newsela licensing for grades 3–12, and agreements for auditing and supplemental transportation services.

Board action summary: the board approved the minutes from the Aug. 19 regular meeting and the August 2025 treasurer’s report by voice votes. The personnel file (certified, support, temporary and extra‑duty pay for 2025–26) was approved. The board approved an addendum to the contract with Humanus Corporation retroactive to July 1, 2025 to update referral rates and approved an updated rate sheet with Delta T Group Incorporated effective Aug. 25, 2025 for as‑needed related service supports. The board approved a renewal agreement with Newsela for grades 3–12 in 2025–26 at a cost of $32,308 and granted permission to share information about a proposed optional middle‑school overnight…