The Springfield school board approved new curricula and staff reductions at a tense board meeting on Monday, May 11.
Board members pulled the district’s elementary science and secondary social studies curricula across the finish line in a 4-1 vote. The approval comes after years of elementary science curriculum development and significant public criticism over district-provided materials. Board member Amber Langworthy voted no for “reasons,” she said.
The board also voted 4-1 to approve a reduction in force, allowing the district to begin the process of cutting 33.7 full-time equivalent positions. Langworthy voted no to the reduction, matching her no vote last week over the 2026-27 budget…