Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
At its reorganizational meeting the Springfield R‑XII Board of Education accepted the certified results of the April 8 school board election, recognized outgoing members and swore in newly elected members, then elected Judy Bruner president and Danielle Kinkade vice president; treasurer and secretary appointments also passed unanimously.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
District staff presented a first reading of a proposed one‑year contract (with renewals) for substitute services recommending PennMAC Staffing, the district’s incumbent vendor, with a reduced markup from 28% to 26.8%; the item will return for a vote at the April 29 meeting.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
The board approved $359,057.40 in change orders and agreements for the 2023 bond program, including a $240,000 escrow to the City of Springfield for required public‑improvement work on the Pipkin project; staff also notified the board of intent to use the construction‑manager‑at‑risk (CMR) method for additional projects.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
District finance staff presented preliminary budgets and long-range debt projections for the debt service, bond (capital projects), capital projects fund and Health Benefit Trust Fund; presentation included debt-service levy, remaining bond capacity and self‑insured health plan enrollment and cost figures.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
The board voted 5–2 to purchase 8,500 Chromebooks with accidental‑damage protection for $2,669,500; several board members said they would not support the purchase without a comprehensive technology plan addressing device choices, curriculum alignment, privacy and AI risks.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
Trustees approved a set of change orders and agreements tied to the 2023 bond program, including six‑foot safety fencing for elementary playgrounds and a $129,104 change order for Reed building project.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
After months of study and a feasibility review, the board approved demolition and new construction of Pershing Middle School on its existing site; the board cited code, safety, schedule and long‑term cost considerations and identified an additional bond allocation need of about $12 million for new construction.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
The district presented an overview of the 2025–26 budget development schedule and proposed three‑year strategic support stipends for six schools; projected operating reserves remain well above board policy targets.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
The board approved two negotiated side letters with the Springfield National Education Association that adjust dates, work hours and compensation for Explore (summer) and Launch (virtual regular year) educators.
Missouri / School Districts / Springfield R-XII
The board awarded the Pipkin Middle School construction to Crossland Construction after hearing that Crossland’s aggressive schedule would deliver the building roughly nine months sooner than the next bidder, yielding estimated utility savings.