2012 Springfield Local Schools Board of Education

Row One: Mrs. Sherri Koback, Mrs. Keiran Menacher, Mrs. Kathryn Hott,
Superintendent, and Mrs. Nancy Decker 
Row Two: Mr. Ken Musch, Vice President, Mr. Ev Harris, President, and
Mr. Ryan Lockwood, Treasurer  

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE SPRINGFIELD LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012 AT 5:30 PM. THE MEMBERS WILL MEET FOR A STUDY SESSION.

When and Where Are Board Meetings Held?
A Board of Education in the State of Ohio can only take action at meetings open to the public.  The Springfield Board of Education holds its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month (with the exception of November and  December when dates are changed due to the holidays) in the Administration Building, 6900 Hall Street, Holland, Ohio. 

Addressing the Board of Education:
To permit citizens to be heard and at the same time conduct its meetings efficiently, members of the Board will hear the public only at times scheduled for such comments.

A citizen, community or school related group who wishes to be formally placed on the agenda at a Board meeting must give notice to the district's Treasurer, Ryan Lockwood, 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Notice must include name and address of person, telephone number,  name of group and topic to be addressed.  Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person and fifteen (15) minutes per topic, except as additional time is granted by the Board President.

Meeting Agendas
May 23, 2012
  - General Meeting Agenda
  - General Meeting Background
  - General Meeting Addendum


May 9, 2012
  -  Study Meeting Agenda

Meeting Minutes
  - March 28, 2012 General Meeting
  - March 14, 2012 Study Meeting
  - March 1, 2012 Special Meeting
-  February 22, 2012 General Meeting
  - February 1, 2012 Study Meeting
  - January 25, 2012  General Meeting
  - January 9, 2012 Organization/Study Meeting
  

What follows is a brief biography of Springfield School Board of Education members:President:  Ev Harris
Occupation: Real Estate, Insurance

In 2011, Mr. Harris will have served the community as a member of the Springfield Board of Education for 39 years. He has received regional and state-wide recognition for his contributions to public school education and leadership including the prestigious Ohio School Boards Association Award of Achievement. Three times he has been named to the all NW Ohio Regional Board, in 2001 was chosen as an All-Ohio Board member and has also been named a Master Board member. His wife Lana and both children graduated from Springfield High School.

Vice President:   Ken Musch

Mr. Musch  and his three daughters are proud alumni of Springfield High School. He recently completed his 33rd  year of service to the Springfield Board of Education and has received numerous regional and state awards including the prestigious Ohio School Boards Association Award of Achievement. His service also earned him selection as a Master Board member, the all NW Ohio Regional Board, and as an All-Ohio Board member in 2000. He, wife Sharon, children and grandchildren all reside in the community.

Members:

Nancy Decker
Occupation: Educator

Mrs. Decker joined the Springfield Board of Education in 1995, and has served the community for 17 years. Nancy and her husband Jim live in Maumee. Her daughter and both sons are Springfield High School graduates. Mrs. Decker is a past recipient of the prestigious Ohio School Boards Association Award of Achievement.

Sherri Koback
Occupation: Business Owner

Mrs. Koback, her husband Scott, and her children are either Springfield students or graduates. Her dedication to her alma mater finds her very active in many booster organizations and it is unusual not to find her at an athletic event!  Sherri was elected in November, 2009, and she is beginning her third year of service to the community.

Keiran Menacher
Occupation: Manufacturer's Sales Representative

Mrs. Menacher has served as a member of the Springfield Board of Education for 17 years. She is active on many district-level committees and in 2009, her accomplishments led to her selection to the All Ohio School Board.  This honor followed her receipt in 2007 of the prestigious Ohio School Boards Association Award of Achievement. She lives in Holland with her husband Bill and is the mother of two sons, both Springfield High School graduates.

District Report