Springfield Public Schools

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

The latest data show that over the past decade, roughly half of Springfield Public Schools students received free and reduced lunches. A key school board vote this week affects those students.

The proceeds from an annual fundraiser are used to help kids get winter coats, access clothing and pay for school bus transportation.

The districts will receive $300,000. Other area districts and nonpublic schools were also awarded funds.

The district said the decision was made in part because of opposition from P&Z and BNSF Railroad.

The alliance consists of SPS, MSU, OTC and CoxHealth.

The event will be held Saturday, July 29, from 9:30 to 2 at the Springfield Expo Center.

The five-member team advanced to nationals by winning the state competition in Jefferson City in May.

Kellen Lindstrom has received offers from more than two dozen Division 1 colleges.

Robin Davidson has taught in Springfield for more than two decades.