Springfield authorized the purchase of two vans for the maintenance department, but tabled a decision on the purchase of replacement artificial turf for Blue Devil Stadium.
At the October 10 meeting, the board approved the purchase of two used 2021 Fort Transit 250 cargo vans from Yark Automotive Group for $41,799 per vehicle.
Treasurer Ryan Lockwood said the vehicles will replace two vans–a 1997 Dodge and 2005 Chevy “that have reached the end of their useful lives.”
Mr. Lockwood is hopeful the replacements will last as long.
The board held off on the field turf replacement project. They received a bid from Hellas Construction Inc. for $543,738.
Mr. Lockwood said the normal lifespan of field turf is eight to 10 years. “The current turf is in year 15,” he added.
Personnel
The school board took action on a number of personnel matters.
They approved the employment of Danielle Stebli, Holland Intermediate intervention specialist, effective October 19.
A one-year contract was issued to Avery Fleischmann, four hours, temporary SMS school counseling secretary, effective October 3, and Sierra Martin, 3.5 hours SHS food service personnel, October 9.
In addition, the school board accepted a resignation from Rachel Gilmore, SHS English, November 18.
Changes in hours effective October 9 were approved for: bus drivers– Curtis Cunningham, from 4.75 to 5 hours; George Davis, from 4.25 to 4.75 hours; Tammy Fehser, from 4.75 to 5 hours; Rachelle Frank, from 5.50 to 6 hours; Aundre Graham, from 4.25 to 4.50 hours; Carol Justen, from 4.75 to 5.25 hours; Cindy Keefer, from 4.25 to 4.75 hours; Lisa Kirk, from 4.50 to 4.75 hours; Peter Kramp, from 4.50 to 4.75 hours; Jamie Manack, from 4.75 to 5 hours; Josh Mattis, from 5 to 5.25 hours; Holly Moore, from 5.25 to 5.75 hours; Debbie Sanderson, from 5 to 5.25 hours; Beth Tipping, from 4 to 4.75 hours and from 2 to 2.75 hours mid-day; Beth Urton, from 4.75 to 5 hours, and Jeffery Winters, from 4 to 4.25 hours.
Bus aides granted changes in hours effective October 9, are: Cynthia Hall, from 4 to 4.5 hours; Matt Keller, from 4.75 to 5 hours; Michael Shiflett, from 5.25 to 5.75 hours; Abby Sutherland, from 4.25 to 4.75 hours; Angela Vandromme, from 5 to 5.5 hours; Amanda Williams, from 4 to 4.5 hours, and Susan Winters, from 4 to 5 hours.
Van driver Sandra Mc-Caleb’s hours also were adjusted from 4.25 to 5.25 hours.
The board awarded personal service contracts for 2023-24 to Jordyn Beery, drama assistant director; Dane Corser, drama set construction, and Anisa Warr, drama publicity advisor.
Pupil activity permit contracts for 2023-24 were authorized for Chris Burns, SHS bowling head coach; Bill Dodson, Robert Harris, Staci Hey and Nathan White, SHS wrestling assistant coaches; Jewellia Gust, SHS dance coach; Clifton Hodges, SHS girls basketball head coach; Erik Knapp, SHS wrestling head coach; Alexia Koepke, SHS gymnastics coach; Kyle Linehan, SHS boys basketball head coach, and Kevin McBee, SHS swimming head coach.
Other Business
In other business, the board of education:
•Agreed to increase the substitute school resource officer pay to $30 per hour and off-duty and evening/weekend law enforcement officer event pay to $43 per hour.
Mr. Lockwood said a survey of other area schools determined that Springfield paid the lowest.
“We could not find officers for events due to the low pay,” he said.
•Received an update on activities at Holloway Elementary from Principal Nelle Ratliff.
•Approved a professional development meeting for Katie Munch and Kim Simon to attend Dyslexia training.
The next school board meeting, will be at 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, at the Springfield administration complex, 6924 Spring Valley Drive, Holland, and is open to the public.
