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Votes at a glance: March 18, 2025 Springfield Township school board meeting
Summary
The board approved a slate of routine personnel and procurement items, adopted policy revisions, authorized bond parameters, and elected the superintendent. This summary lists each approved motion and key details.
The School District of Springfield Township board voted on a series of personnel, curriculum, procurement and policy items at its March 18 meeting. Most motions were approved by voice vote; the meeting minutes below list each agenda action, the motion as read, and the stated outcome.
1) Approval of minutes and treasurer's report The board approved the minutes from the Feb. 18, 2025 regular board meeting and the treasurer's report dated Feb. 28, 2025. Outcome: approved by voice vote ("Aye").
2) Personnel file and conference/workshop attendance The board approved the personnel list (administrative, confidential, certified, support, temporary and extra-pay listings for 202426ndash;25 and 202526ndash;26) and conference/workshop attendance as presented. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
3) General Healthcare Resources addendum The board approved an addendum to the contract with General Healthcare Resources to add related-service rates for counselors, social workers and psychologists effective March 4, 2025. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
4) Election of superintendent of schools The board elected Dr. Mary Jo Yannickone as superintendent effective Dec. 5, 2025 through June 30, 2030, at an initial annualized salary of $265,000 (prorated), subject to a contract prepared by the district solicitor. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
5) Academic overnight and international field trips Approved: DECA overnight trip for up to 2 students to Orlando, FL (April 2626ndash;30, 2025) and International Thespian Festival trip for 25 students to Indiana University (June 2226ndash;28, 2025). Note: DECA form showed one registered student; motion allowed two. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
6) Special education plan 30-day review and English language development program The board approved the 30-day posting of the 202526ndash;2028 special education plan in accordance with Chapter 13 of the Pennsylvania School Code and approved the revised English language development program of study. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
7) School calendars The board approved revisions to the 202526ndash;26 and 202626ndash;27 calendars and approved the 202726ndash;28 calendar. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
8) Procurement and contracts (technology, backup, audio, Internet/fiber) - Rubrik Data Backup Service: Approved purchase from Chester County Intermediate Unit for $56,250 for a 27-month term (4/1/202526ndash;6/30/2027). Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Wireless audio equipment: Approved purchase from CDW G for $24,778.59. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Crown Castle agreement: Approved a 60-month term agreement for Internet, ethernet and fiber services at an annual cost of $39,600 (07/01/202526ndash;06/30/2030), contingent on E-rate funding confirmation. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
9) Interim treasurer and solicitor appointments - Appointment of Elizabeth Vogelbacher as interim treasurer effective 03/19/2025 through 04/22/2025. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Reappointment of Fox Rothschild LLP as district solicitor for 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026 with a retainer of $22,500 and a base hourly rate of $205; also approved HIPAA business associate agreement with Fox Rothschild LLP. Outcome: approved by voice votes.
10) Bond parameters resolution The board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $12,000,000 to fund middle school renovations and other capital improvements and to cover issuance costs. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
11) Policy and property items - Second reading and approval of revised Policy 907 (school visitors). Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Purchase of 2,000 folding chairs from NextGen Furniture for $26,635 via CoStars contract. Outcome: approved by voice vote. - Contract award: ProCom Roofing and Construction Services for Phase 3 of high school roof replacement at $1,716,096 (CoStars contract). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
The board closed the consent and business agendas and moved to public comment and calendar scheduling. For full motion text, roll-call details (where available), and supporting attachments, refer to the district meeting packet and official minutes.
