Springfield Board of Education

Next month’s election will decide which two individuals will join the governing body that oversees Missouri’s largest public-school district.

This was the superintendent’s fourth contract extension.

Voters will choose two Springfield Public Schools Board members on April 8 from a total of four candidates on the ballot.

On April 8, 2025, city voters will choose a new mayor of Springfield. They’ll also pick leaders for multiple seats on City Council and the Springfield school board.

Hough works in community engagement for Bass Pro Shops.

Makoski has served on the board since 2022.

Susan Provance, Danielle Kincaid and Maryam Mohammadkhani won the highest vote totals in a seven-way race for three seats on the Springfield school board.

The board extended Dr. Grenita Lathan's contract through the 2026-27 school year.

The organization said it has raised $120,000 in three months.

The Springfield NEA worries about teachers who are dealing with the consequences of a discipline system it feels is inadequate.