Springfield Local Schools has earned the state auditor’s award with distinction for a clean audit in the past, but this year’s recognition is particularly noteworthy.
“This year was pretty special to me as I got COVID-19 when the audit occurred,” Treasurer Ryan Lockwood said at the board’s April 14 study session.
He lauded his staff, especially Jackie Yackee. “She was a big part of it, and I commend her.”
Lori Brodie of the Ohio auditor’s office presented the award noting, “This puts Springfield Schools in a very select group. It’s good for you and good for your community.”
To receive the award, eligible entities must have a clean audit with no findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, uniform guidance findings or questioned costs.
“I want to recognize the superintendent, school board and especially Ryan Lock wood, your treasurer,” Mrs. Brodie said. “They are committed to fiscal integrity.”
Other Business
In other business, the school board:
•Approved a three-year agreement with Julian and Grube. Inc., beginning in Fiscal Year 2021 for the preparation of the district’s comprehensive annual financial report at an annual cost of $9,900.
•Issued changes in contracts for Jamie Riley from intervention specialist, Crissey Elementary to intervention specialist, Holland Elementary; Jerry Stirn from math teacher, middle school to high school math, digital academy; Brad Turski from SHS social studies to transitional education program instructor at SHS; Jamie Riley from intervention specialist at Holland to Crissey; Karma Cook from intervention specialist at Holland to Dorr Elementary; Whitney Schuller from third grade to first grade at Holland; Kristen Borth from second grade, digital academy to second grade, Holloway; Julie Daniel from fourth grade, digital academy to STEAM teacher, Holland and Dorr; Sean Enck from SHS math, digital academy to math, SHS; Jennifer King from SHS English, digital academy to credit recovery, SHS; Jennifer Lenart from third grade, digital academy to third grade, Holland; Lily Li from SHS intervention specialist, digital academy to intervention specialist, SHS: Stephanie Ogunmola from kindergarten, digital academy to kindergarten, Holloway; Michael Ransford from seventh and eighth grade math and social studies, digital academy to technology teacher, SMS; Michael Scroggs from fifth and sixth grade, digital academy to fifth grade, Crissey; Emily Shepherd from first grade, digital academy to kinder garten, Holland; Kim Simon from elementary intervention specialist, digital academy to intervention specialist, Holland; Erica Tabler from life skills intervention specialist, digital academy to intervention specialist, Holloway; Katie Zaborski from fourth-grade, digital academy to fourth grade, Holloway Elementary.
•Accepted leaves of absence for Lori Hunter, 2021-22 school year, and Jeff Perlaky, through May 2021.
•Awarded a pupil activity contract to Christopher Mendieth, SHS freshman baseball coach.
•Accepted the resignations of Jeff Perlaky, SMS intervention specialist, effective May 28, and Ashley Palicki, two hours Holland lunchroom, effective April 12.
•Approved service contracts for drama to Teresa Doran, assistant music director, $750; Lena Miller, assistant music director, $750; Brandi Archer, choreographer, $750; Terrie Murphy, costumer, $500; Amy Corser, stage manager, $500, and Dane Corser, set construction, $500.
•Awarded stipends payable after the kindergarten to grade five summer school programs to Michelle Fais, Vicki Farmer and Asia Temple.
•Employed several people as substitutes for the remainder of the school year.
They are, teachers Heather Mossing, Madison Shaffer, Asia Temple, James Waltimire, Rachael Chapman, Ashley Clark, Eric Engel, Michelle Fais, Vicki Farmer, Garrett Humble, Robert Lubowicki, Erica Meyer, Lindsey Molnar, Aubrie Monte, Taylor Purchase, Madison Shafferand Makayla Woody.
Hired as classified substitutes were Laura Dauer, secretary; Jen Leasure, food service; and Abbe Whitacre, secretary.
•Approved elementary and middle school handbooks for 2021-22.
•Accepted a donation of 10 books from Mike Langenderfer of the Countertop Shop.
•Approved two requests to attend professional meetings.
•Entered into executive session to discuss safety and security, but took no action afterward.
The next board of education meeting will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, at the Administration building, 6900 Hall Street. Pandemic protocols will be followed with limited attendance.
