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Board approves consent agenda, contracts, special education settlements and capital change orders in unanimous votes
Summary
At its Sept. 28 meeting the Springfield board approved a consent agenda and a slate of motions — including an independent contractor HR agreement, three special‑education settlements, Saybolt Elementary change orders totaling $24,829.32, collective bargaining technical reclassifications, and trustee reappointments — largely by 8–0 votes.
The Springfield School District board handled a series of routine and administrative actions at its Sept. 28 meeting, approving a consent agenda and multiple motions by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda without discussion. President Lord called for questions; none were raised. Chair announced the motion carried 8–0.
Independent contractor: The board approved an agreement with Linda Bellas to provide human resources consulting services for the 2023–24 school year not to exceed $30,000, with an automatic annual renewal. Board members said Bellas will assist with recruitment and onboarding work during a period of heightened retirements.
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