Spring‑Ford board honors outgoing director Clinton L. Jackson with tributes and awards
November 25, 2025 | Spring-Ford Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Spring‑Ford Area School District board on Monday honored outgoing director Clinton L. Jackson with a series of tributes, student gifts and a PSBA honor roll recognition after more than a decade of service.
Superintendent Doctor Scanlon opened the remarks, saying Jackson “always put students first” and praising his institutional knowledge and willingness to mentor newer board members. Madam President offered prepared remarks that traced Jackson’s 11 years on the board, his work on the personnel, finance and project‑oversight committees, and the collegial relationships he built across political lines.
A video produced for the meeting preceded a brief on‑stage turn by Jackson. In the clip Jackson said, “I’m a real simple guy. Call it the way I see it.” Board members emphasized that, despite spirited debates, Jackson’s approach combined candor and a focus on long‑term responsibility.
The board presented several tokens of appreciation: a Ram statue from the district, a student‑designed 3‑D model of the high school produced under TechEd teacher Jake Marashak with lead student designer Hayden Ong, and a PSBA honor‑roll recognition for board service at five‑year intervals. The president noted the PSBA award recognizes long‑standing service and that Jackson was receiving a 10‑year honor although he served 11 years.
Multiple board colleagues and members of the public offered personal recollections. One citizen, Joe Cirici of Limerick Township, said he initially voted against Jackson’s appointment but later valued Jackson’s commitment and service; Cirici thanked him for the time and energy he devoted to the district.
Jackson used his farewell to reflect on the challenges of school‑board service, particularly during COVID, urged residents to engage with township planning and board meetings, and welcomed Rachel (identified in the meeting as Jackson’s successor for Region 2) to the board’s work. He closed by thanking colleagues, staff and members of the public for their support.
The meeting then moved on to the board’s business agenda.
Superintendent Doctor Scanlon opened the remarks, saying Jackson “always put students first” and praising his institutional knowledge and willingness to mentor newer board members. Madam President offered prepared remarks that traced Jackson’s 11 years on the board, his work on the personnel, finance and project‑oversight committees, and the collegial relationships he built across political lines.
A video produced for the meeting preceded a brief on‑stage turn by Jackson. In the clip Jackson said, “I’m a real simple guy. Call it the way I see it.” Board members emphasized that, despite spirited debates, Jackson’s approach combined candor and a focus on long‑term responsibility.
The board presented several tokens of appreciation: a Ram statue from the district, a student‑designed 3‑D model of the high school produced under TechEd teacher Jake Marashak with lead student designer Hayden Ong, and a PSBA honor‑roll recognition for board service at five‑year intervals. The president noted the PSBA award recognizes long‑standing service and that Jackson was receiving a 10‑year honor although he served 11 years.
Multiple board colleagues and members of the public offered personal recollections. One citizen, Joe Cirici of Limerick Township, said he initially voted against Jackson’s appointment but later valued Jackson’s commitment and service; Cirici thanked him for the time and energy he devoted to the district.
Jackson used his farewell to reflect on the challenges of school‑board service, particularly during COVID, urged residents to engage with township planning and board meetings, and welcomed Rachel (identified in the meeting as Jackson’s successor for Region 2) to the board’s work. He closed by thanking colleagues, staff and members of the public for their support.
The meeting then moved on to the board’s business agenda.
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