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Springfield board approves three‑year lighting contract, fund transfers and personnel changes
Summary
At its Sept. 18 meeting, the Springfield School Board approved a three‑year service agreement to cover the high‑school/junior‑high lighting system, approved interfund transfers and several personnel actions, and authorized an overnight softball trip for March 2026.
The Springfield School Board on Sept. 18 approved a series of routine financial, personnel and facilities actions, including a three‑year service agreement with Lutron Services Company to maintain and service the lighting system at Springfield High School and the junior high.
Dustin Boswell, who described the system as more complex than a standard light switch, told the board the contract includes preventative maintenance, on‑site parts and labor, a 48‑hour response time and 24/7 call support. "Some of the parts cost up to $2,500," Boswell said, adding that the contract could pay for itself in avoided replacement costs.
The board also approved recommended transfers from the general fund, including $16,752.67 to the grant account and $333.36 to a specified account. Treasurer Mr. Adams explained the largest transfer covered a past grant overspend and said the transfers correct prior accounting oversights.
Personnel items approved included hiring a 2‑hour educational assistant for the Springfield Preschool Center effective Oct. 27, approving Brooklyn Frost as a classified substitute pending licensure and reassignment of Tricia Evans as a 2.25‑hour educational assistant effective Nov. 17. The board accepted coaching resignations from Ed Zuber, Tim Zamara and Haley Baker and approved several athletic supplemental contracts for the 2025–26 school year.
Trustees also voted to accept a $335 donation from Rubber City and Zip City McDonald’s (listed on the agenda) for the district athletic department and approved an overnight Myrtle Beach trip for the Springfield softball team and chaperones, March 22–29, 2026; the board noted no school days will be missed and that participants will cover all expenses.
Votes at a glance • Minutes of Oct. 21, 2025 regular meeting: approved • Payment of October bills (pending audit): approved • Acceptance of treasurer’s financial reports for October 2025: approved • Personnel recommendations (hires, resignations, supplemental contracts): approved • Three‑year Lutron service agreement for lighting: approved • Transfers from general fund (including $16,752.67 to grant account): approved • Donation of $335 to athletics: accepted • Overnight Myrtle Beach softball trip (March 22–29, 2026): approved
Most motions were moved, seconded and approved by a board vote during the meeting. The board took no final action on bargaining matters before adjourning into executive session.
The board will consider listed policy revisions at a future meeting after members have had time to review the documents that were placed on the upcoming agenda.
