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Board approves new hires, accepts resignations and ratifies sidebar agreement on extra periods

Springfield Board of Education · February 2, 2026
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Summary

The board approved multiple staff appointments and extracurricular appointments, accepted several resignations and retirements, recorded leaves of absence, and approved a Sidebar Agreement with the Springfield Education Association on additional high-school class-period compensation.

The Springfield Board of Education approved a slate of personnel actions on Feb. 2, including new staff appointments (teachers, custodians, bus drivers and instructional aides) with effective dates and account codes noted; several appointments are pending criminal-history background clearance. The board also accepted resignations and retirements and approved leave requests and substitute appointments with the specified daily and hourly rates.

In negotiations, the board approved a Sidebar Agreement with the Springfield Education Association to provide additional class-period compensation at the high school. Vice President Tracey Rinaldi moved the sidebar agreement; Mrs. Gamarekian seconded and the board approved the item by roll call (Yes 8, Absent 1). Board minutes list retirements effective July 1, 2026 for Mary Perdomo and Michelle Feder.