Springfield Local Schools
6900 Hall Street
Holland, OH  43528
419.867.5600
419.867.5700 (fax)

exceptional- -without exception!

Click here in August, 2010 to read Superintendent Kathryn Hott's weekly messages.

RESULTS MATTER!  During the most recent evaluation period (2008-2009), the Springfield Local School District earned the rating of EXCELLENT with a Performance Index of 99.1 from the Ohio Department of Education. 

In 2006, Springfield Local Schools was one of only three organizations in northwest Ohio to achieve an Ohio Award of Excellence Tier II (Malcolm Baldrige Award criteria) distinction. While impressive, it was the process - still in place today, which defined the culture of the district. This culture, to truly involve the community in all aspects of its mission, is what makes Springfield exceptional- -without exception!

There is much to learn about Springfield Schools and even more to be proud of in this 110+ year old public school district! That is why we listened to our web guests when redesigning this site to better meet YOUR needs!

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DISTRICT OPERATIONS:
Prior to the start of the 2009-2010 school year, $600,000 was cut from the operating budget.  This included:
· Salary freezes for all administrators, supervisors, and other central office staff
· One guidance counselor 
· Two custodial positions   
· The In-school Reassignment Program
· The consolidation of transportation services (bus routes)
· Further reductions in educational supply accounts (by another 10%)

Prior to the start of the 2010-2011 school year, the following permanent cuts of over $1.6 million have been made:
· Five and one-half administrative positions were eliminated
· Twenty teachers have been cut or reassigned
· Twelve support staff have been cut or reassigned
· Chinese and 7th grade German exploratory classes have been cut
· Hours, contract lengths, and work assignments have been cut
· The reorganization of the 6th grade Outdoor Education Program to eliminate the overnight stay

The defeat of the May 4th levy necessitates an additional $1.5 million dollars in budget reductions that will impact:
· Class sizes
· Five additional high school teaching positions
· One technology teaching position
· One additional music teacher
· "School Improvement" leaders at all buildings
· The elimination of the Springfield Middle School Drama program
· Further consolidation of transportation services
· Reductions in school clubs, programs, and coaching staff