Highlights from Springfield District 186 Board of Education

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Superintendent Search Update and Deficit Plans

The board approved $3 million in budget cuts and discussed strategies for addressing an $18 million deficit, including using the fund balance. Members voted to hire an individual roofer for district facilities and added a middle school wrestling program to the budget. Updates included celebrations, upcoming events, and the Superintendent search process.
September 15th, 2025 •
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District Faces Deficit, Plans Budget Cuts
The board reviewed a projected $17.9 million deficit for next year and discussed a three-year plan to reduce spending, including immediate efficiency measures and multi-year budget cuts. Updates on state funding, property tax challenges, and recent cost-saving moves were also shared.
September 2nd, 2025 • By Brian Wojcicki
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Superintendent Retirement and Search Process Unveiled
The board heard the superintendent’s retirement announcement after decades of service and received a detailed overview of the upcoming search process, including costs, timeline, and next steps for selecting new leadership.
August 18th, 2025 • By Brian Wojcicki
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Back-to-School Events, After-School Updates, and Budget Process Begins
The board honors a former member, highlights a major back-to-school event, and shares updates on after-school program enrollment and upcoming student orientations. Policy changes, teachers' contract negotiations, and the official start of the budget process are also discussed.
August 4th, 2025 • By Brian Wojcicki
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Back-to-School Events, Meals, and Union Contract Negotiations
The board shared details on free summer meals, registration options, a new back-to-school event with on-site services, and orientation for incoming 6th and 9th graders. Teachers also called for progress in contract negotiations.
July 21st, 2025 • By Brian Wojcicki
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