Springfield Public Schools

The Springfield School Board has unanimously appointed software services engineer Matthew Brandt as its newest member.

Springfield Public Schools new interim superintendent, Shawn Stover, says he’s focused on listening, and bringing the district together. Stover is the third person to hold that job this year after budget cuts, and discord at the district’s top levels. Stover sat down with KLCC to share his hopes for the school year.

Springfield Public Schools is looking for a volunteer to serve the remainder of a newly-vacant school board position previously held by Nicole DeGraff.

Two additional Springfield Public School administrators may sue the district, accusing board members of creating a hostile work environment and retaliating against them.

The Springfield School District has announced Shawn Stover, an administrator from North Carolina, as their next superintendent. The School Board unanimously chose Stover for the interim role earlier this week, but they didn’t announce their pick until Friday.

A Springfield School District spokesperson said the new superintendent will be announced during the school board’s June 22 meeting. The person chosen will be on a one-year interim contract.

The Springfield school district will eliminate more than 30 jobs and significantly scale back its Spanish dual immersion program heading into the fall.

The Springfield School Board has selected three finalists for interim superintendent.

Springfield School Board member Nicole De Graff unexpectedly announced her plans to resign at a school board meeting Tuesday.

The report said Springfield School District’s K-5 curricula for science and social science do not meet standards set in 2020.

Springfield School District leaders had their first chance to weigh in on next school year’s budget Thursday. If approved, this budget would eliminate nearly 34 positions.

Springfield Public Schools says it will need to eliminate nearly 33.5 positions to balance next year's budget. The draft spending plan was released on Friday.