Board approves consent agenda, contracts, special education settlements and capital change orders in unanimous votes

The Springfield School District board handled a series of routine and administrative actions at its Sept. 28 meeting, approving a consent agenda and multiple motions by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda without discussion. President Lord called for questions; none were raised. Chair announced the motion carried 8–0.

Independent contractor: The board approved an agreement with Linda Bellas to provide human resources consulting services for the 2023–24 school year not to exceed $30,000, with an automatic annual renewal. Board members said Bellas will assist with recruitment and onboarding work during a period of heightened retirements.

Special education settlements: The board approved settlement, waiver and release agreements for three students identified in the record as student 12170, student 8900 and student 8354. The superintendent noted that the terms of special education agreements were discussed in executive session and cannot be disclosed in public.

Saybolt Elementary change orders: The board approved change orders #2 and #4 totaling $24,829.32 for electrical revisions and carpentry modifications tied to HVAC installation at Saybolt Elementary School. The district said the costs will be charged to capital projects bond proceeds.

Collective bargaining technical changes: Board approved memoranda of understanding to create an employee category and to reclassify an existing position under the collective bargaining agreement with the Springfield Education Support Professional Association; the items were presented as technical wording changes to existing contracts.

Delaware County Community College trustees: The board reappointed Marilyn A. Spicer and David H. Grossman to the Delaware County Community College board of trustees for new six‑year terms. A roll call vote recorded a 7–0–1 outcome with one member absent.

Votes at a glance (board record):
• Consent agenda — motion carried 8–0.
• Superintendent’s new agreement — motion carried 8–0 (see separate article).
• Personnel report — motion carried 8–0.
• Comprehensive Plan approval — motion carried 8–0.
• PSBA voting authorization — motion carried 8–0.
• Independent contractor (Linda Bellas, HR consulting) — motion carried 8–0, not to exceed $30,000.
• Special education settlements (students 12170, 8900, 8354) — motion(s) carried 8–0; details confidential and discussed in executive session.
• Saybolt Elementary change orders (#2 & #4) — $24,829.32; motion carried 8–0.
• Collective bargaining reclassification MOUs — motion(s) carried 8–0.
• Delaware County Community College trustee reappointments — roll call 7–0–1 (one absent).

Several items were described as administrative or technical and moved without substantive public debate. The board announced forthcoming committee meetings and the next full board meeting dates.