Assistant Chief of Exceptional Learning and Related Services
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Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Springfield School Committee Regular Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several voting items, including the ratification of multiple collective bargaining agreements for nursing, school bus monitor, and crossing guard staff. Key actions involved approval of the district wellness policy, significant funding allocations for energy initiatives through the Transforming Energy in Schools Initiative and Siemens Empower+ grants, setting FY 2027 tuition rates for public day and alternative programs, and the creation of several new staff positions in curriculum, compliance, and exceptional learning. Additional agenda items included the approval of innovation status plans for the Springfield Renaissance School and the decommissioning of a vacant lot. Informational updates were provided regarding dining services and departmental awards, alongside various reports from standing committees.
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The committee convened to enter into an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining and successor contract negotiations with the Technical Employees Association MTA/NEA.
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Springfield Public Schools Legislative and Contracts Subcommittee Legislative and Contracts Subcommittee Meeting
The agenda for the meeting includes a vote to recommend the approval of the amended Public Participation at School Committee Meetings Policy to the full committee.
Mar 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Springfield Public Schools Joint Subcommittee Meeting
The agenda for this joint subcommittee meeting covers several key areas across the Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee and the Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee. The Legislative & Contracts Subcommittee will address recommendations for the full committee regarding the extension and new contract with Norris, Murray and Peloquin, LLC, as well as approvals for the contracts for the Assistant Superintendent of Community Engagement, Family Empowerment and Partnerships and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development. Discussion items include protocols for naming school facilities, proposed GIC benefit increases, review of the Sodexo audit for the current Food Services Management Contract, the RFP process for the FY27 Food Services Management Contract, and review of the Public Participation at School Committee Meetings Policy (BEDH). The Buildings & Maintenance Subcommittee will discuss updates on the naming of the Chestnut TAG Middle School's gymnasium and updates on current or upcoming school building projects, such as the German Gerena School.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
