Oregon / School Districts / Springfield SD 19
Superintendent Hamilton told the board that several federal education funding streams briefly paused at the federal level were released and the district will continue planned programs, including 21st Century after-school and summer programs. Facilities staff are preparing buildings for the school year after heavy summer use.
Oregon / School Districts / Springfield SD 19
Directors volunteered to continue representing the district on outside boards: Director Cole to Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), Director DeGraff to the Springfield Education Foundation, and Director Quazanza to the Wildish Theater board.
Oregon / School Districts / Springfield SD 19
Directors pulled the personnel report from the consent agenda to ask about resignations and exit interviews. HR told the board that exit surveys are offered to departing employees, that response rates are low, and that the district currently has fewer teacher departures than in pre-COVID years. The personnel report was approved 5-0.
Oregon / School Districts / Springfield SD 19
The Springfield School District board unanimously approved the district's final-year agreement with the Oregon School Employees Association for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, after meeting in executive session; board members commended negotiators.
Oregon / School Districts / Springfield SD 19
A public commenter and teacher-submitted written comments told the Springfield School District board they believe elementary students receive too little instruction time in subjects outside language arts and asked the board to ensure compliance with state curriculum mandates and improve reporting and accountability.
Oregon / School Districts / Springfield SD 19
The Springfield Public Schools Board of Directors on Jan. 13 declared a vacancy in Position 5 after accepting Kelly Mason’s resignation, elected Nicole DeGraaf as chair and Heather Quasanza as vice chair, appointed a budget committee member, adopted most instructional policies with several held for later review, and approved student travel to a national journalism convention.
Oregon / School Districts / Springfield SD 19
Lane Education Service District officials described a shortened local service plan to the Springfield Public Schools board, showing a breakdown of core, menu, custom and grant/contract-funded services and promising clearer district-level reporting.