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Why it matters: These votes finalize contract and personnel matters and set the schedule and financial framework the district will use while finalizing the budget in May. Several items were described by administrators as standard or recommended actions; two settlement agreements were approved with details withheld on the public record as permitted.

Actions and outcomes (all motions carried 8-0 unless noted):

- Addition of two last-minute agenda items: The board approved adding two items to the night's agenda and then voted to adopt the revised calendar proposal. The initial motion to add items carried 8-0.

- Change of May regular meeting date: The board approved a request from the administration to move the May regular meeting from May 15 to May 29 to accommodate scheduling conflicts; Doctor Barber (superintendent) said the change was requested by administration and would be announced publicly. Motion carried 8-0.

- Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda (routine items grouped for one vote) by voice vote; the chair stated the motion carried 8-0.

- Personnel report: The board accepted personnel actions listed in the personnel report, including the resignations of two certified staff and one non‑certified staff member, the employment of one long-term substitute and three non‑certified staff hires, and two FMLA leave requests. Ms. McCullough summarized the personnel items before the vote; motion carried 8-0.

- Real estate tax appeal resolution (Folio 42-00-01292-00, 4601 Collins Drive): The board authorized the solicitor to finalize resolution of an interim assessment appeal for the 2024 interim tax period, noting the resolution reduces the assessed fair market value that had been listed at $695,000 and will result in an estimated total tax dollar decrease of approximately $267.13 for the interim period. Motion carried 8-0.

- Chartwells (Compass Group USA) food-service renewal for 2025-26: The board approved selection of Compass Group USA, through its Chartwells division, to provide food-service management for one year (07/01/2025–06/30/2026) with a guaranteed surplus of $63,601 to be returned to the district. The presentation noted Chartwells' management fee would decrease (transcript language on per-meal fee varied in delivery). Motion carried 8-0.

- Two settlement waiver and release agreements for named students: The board voted to accept two settlement and release agreements; Doctor Barber advised that details could not be discussed in public and that the board had been briefed. Both motions carried 8-0.

- Approval of the proposed 2025-26 general fund final budget as presented: After presentation by finance staff, the board voted 8-0 to approve the proposed final budget for additional refinement and to receive a final budget at the May meeting (see separate coverage for budget detail).

Board procedure notes: Several motions were moved and seconded without roll-call attribution of mover/second in the public transcript; each formal vote was recorded as \"Motion carries 8 to 0.\" Settlement agreement discussions were held in closed briefings; the public motions reflected the board's acceptance only. The real estate tax appeal item was described as interim for a short effective period.

What didn't change: The board recorded no dissenting votes or abstentions during the meeting; several items were described as routine approvals or recommended renewals and were presented as continuations of existing contracts or processes.

For more detail, the board minutes and the district website will contain the official agenda items and full documentation when posted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Springfield School District Monthly Meeting 4/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Springfield School District Board of School Directors approved a series of routine and time-sensitive actions during its April 20 meeting, voting unanimously (8-0) on motions that included adding late agenda items, changing the May meeting date, personnel actions, a property tax appeal resolution, a one-year renewal of Chartwells food-service management, two student settlement agreements and the proposed 2025-26 general fund budget.","taxTitle","Springfield SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",60743,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6575321,"Springfield SD approves proposed 2025-26 budget with 2.95% millage increase, $600,000 gap",580,3251000,3831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115125-7aa84435ed5273695bf2c718d33ba693&start=3251&end=3831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115125-7aa84435ed5273695bf2c718d33ba693/thumbnail_3251000.jpg","/articles/6575321/Pennsylvania/Springfield-SD-approves-proposed-2025-26-budget-with-295-millage-increase-600000-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6575321-6816f00821ee64dd831cf67969b6cca3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770409409&Signature=luwRP1ty4nJtOLefsAOa~9x221m7Z7mHvmorIj6ZewitoeYFxOrEhoyUZrLTnKqhn2R9kZA4GVeO4YQUJl-RMxk2LHFTtgfKnPa8KvJQN8kuZaIeZsyEMLMNqipeshbjfvSLYdzCPRlVatm3h0b5OeZd3gOWoh~PgrLUmWsRebGyH8K~zxchTLzOGT1d74a3TKW02icIk9xyIrcbSLhiITjT7FP8gBJG04fofSOkiZtFivZzQCAD3xFMnIYwkS9YLz4YIzvsqsra9fX22JRDZcqpYfrPUM69zpOWgeVZLx6CsYHKjo~arn~g-ingRC7U09mvuyiBg-tvLnwsrVGJZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Springfield School District Board of School Directors voted 8-0 April 20 to approve the district's proposed final general fund budget for fiscal year 2025-26, which includes a 2.95% millage increase and a projected $600,000 shortfall the district plans to address with fund balance.

The budget matters to taxpayers and district operations because it sets the district's tax rate, staffing and program funding for the coming year and frames a final budget that will be adopted after further review at the board's May meeting.

The budget presentation was given by Miss Musloski (finance presenter), who told the board that \"the 20 five-twenty 6 proposed final budget is in a $600,000 deficit.\" She said rising costs for goods and services and a decline in assessed real-estate values drove the gap and that the district is proposing a 2.95% tax increase to help close it. Musloski said the district will \"use fund balance to balance the budget\" if necessary and that staff will continue to review and reduce expenditures before the final budget presentation in May.

Key figures presented to the board include an expenditure projection of $93,785,524 and a proposed 2.95% millage increase that Musloski said would raise an estimated $1,890,000 in real estate tax revenue. Under the presentation examples, Musloski said a property assessed at $200,000 would see an annual tax increase of $127, a median home assessed at $280,055 would see a $185 increase and a $450,000 home would see a $286 increase at the proposed rate. The district projects a net local tax revenue after homestead exclusions and a projected collection rate.

The presentation also noted staffing and program changes: the district plans to add three certified classroom teachers, one instructional support position and five positions to support facilities and athletics; Musloski said a 3.9% increase in salary and benefits and a 3.6% increase for purchased services, supplies and property services were built into projections. Special-education costs have risen, Musloski said, with the subsidy covering roughly 16.5% of special-education expenditures and special-education expenses increasing by about $2,100,000 over five years; the 2025-26 budget reflects an additional $480,000 in special-education costs.

The presentation referenced several revenue sources: increased state basic education and special-education subsidy projections cited by the governor's proposed budget, investment income that remained higher than earlier forecasts, and a countywide reassessment that has increased the number of commercial tax appeals. Musloski also explained that PlanCon reimbursements have declined because debt tied to the SLC building has been paid off; as a result, future PlanCon receipts relate primarily to the high school project.

Board members and administrators responded after the presentation. President Lord said the finance committee and staff would \"work really, really hard to, try to bring down that deficit.\" Doctor Barber (superintendent) and Mister Sula (finance committee member) praised Musloski and her team for their work and said the committee will continue fine‑tuning numbers before the final budget is presented in May. \"I fully expect and hope that that deficit and millage, hopefully, we can do a little better,\" Sula said during committee remarks.

The board then voted 8-0 to approve the proposed final general fund budget as presented; Musloski said the final budget will be presented at the May board meeting. The board earlier voted to move the May regular meeting date to May 29; the budget presentation and final vote will follow the district's revised calendar.

Clarifying details: the district described the deficit as approximately $600,000; the proposed millage increase is 2.95%; the presentation cited an expenditure total of $93,785,524 and example tax impacts of $127/year on a $200,000 assessment. The district said the special-education subsidy currently covers about 16.5% of special-education expenditures. The presentation noted increased salary and benefit costs and ongoing commercial tax appeals affecting revenue forecasts.

This vote sends the proposed final budget to further refinement and a final presentation at the district's May meeting, where the board will consider any changes before adopting a final budget.","The Springfield School District Board of School Directors voted 8-0 April 20 to approve the proposed final general fund budget for 2025-26, which includes a 2.95% millage increase, a projected $600,000 deficit to be covered with fund balance, and staffing additions and higher special-education costs.","actionData","errors"]

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