Springfield SD honors Director Dominic Bentovania after 32 years on the board
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Board members, colleagues and the superintendent paid tribute to Director Dominic Bentovania on his final meeting after 32 years of service, recalling his leadership of the policy committee and long mentorship to newer members.
Director Dominic Bentovania was honored by the Springfield School District Board of School Directors on Nov. 20 after 32 years of service. Board members, the superintendent and community colleagues offered tributes and presented commemorative items.
Board members recounted Bentovania's tenure (elected in 1993 as a write‑in candidate), his long leadership of the policy committee and his role in guiding district policy and projects. President (referred to in the transcript as President Lord) and other members described Bentovania as a steadying influence who "put the district and the students and the staff first." Several speakers praised his mentorship and institutional memory.
Superintendent Dr. Barber and board members presented Bentovania with tokens of appreciation, including a district football jersey in recognition of his years of service. Members noted that Bentovania had overseen major projects and programs and thanked him for his decades of volunteer service.
The tribute occupied a sizable portion of the meeting and concluded before the board moved on to business items and the meeting's adjournment.