Springfield Local board elects Cynthia Frola president, Dave Hofer vice president; adopts yearly procedures and $7,500 board service fund

The Springfield Local School District Board of Education met in a special organizational session on Jan. 13, 2026, swore in newly elected and reelected members and elected officers for 2026.

Board member Cynthia Frola was nominated for board president and, after a second, the motion carried in a roll‑call vote. Board member Dave Hofer was elected vice president after nomination and second. The chair presided over the organizational proceedings and then moved to the regular meeting.

The board adopted the recommended yearly procedures for 2026, which delegate routine administrative authorities: the treasurer is authorized to pay bills when sufficient funds exist and to request advance tax money from the county auditor; the superintendent is named purchasing agent and authorized to apply for and coordinate federal and state programs; the treasurer or designee is approved to perform banking transactions; the superintendent may approve professional meeting attendance and unpaid leave for staff; and the board president, superintendent, treasurer and business manager are to carry faithful performance bonds in amounts cited in the Ohio Revised Code. The board approved the package following a motion, second and roll‑call vote.

Separately, the board established a board service fund of $7,500 under the Ohio Revised Code. That motion was moved, seconded and approved by the members present.

The organizational portion of the meeting was then adjourned and the board proceeded to regular business.