USD 230 Board of Education Meeting Summary
June 9, 2025
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The Spring Hill School District Board of Education held a session on June 9, 2025, covering various topics, including the district’s efforts to retain staff members. Key discussions included the potential increase in facility use fees and the results of recent IEQ Assessments.
Recognitions and Good News
253 students graduated from SHHS this year, a record number for the district.
Kailey Howell was recognized for qualifying for the semifinals at the NCFL’s National Tournament and was awarded a medal (Howell also placed first in the state for Extemporaneous Speaking at the National FFA convention in October.
The Varsity Girls Softball Team was recognized for placing 2nd at the Class 5 State Tournament.
Jack Janovick placed first in Class 5 Track and Field’s 800-Meter Run, and the Boys 3200 Meter Relay for placing second in Class 5.
Consent Agenda
The Board approved the Consent Agenda.
Executive Session
The Board went into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of non-elected personnel.
Discussion items
A World Class Staff report on the school district’s 2024-25 retention efforts showed a 92.8% retention rate of licensed employees, a rise from the 2023-24 rate of 87.3%. The primary reason cited for this attrition was retirement, followed by a decision to leave K-12 education altogether. Of those employees surveyed, 90% indicated they look forward to students while commuting to work. Respondents also indicated a supportive work environment as what they enjoy most about their job, and a supermajority noted buildings and facilities as the largest improvement within the district for the year. In exit interviews, those departing employees most often said they sought new opportunities as their reason for leaving. Projected progress throughout 2026 is to improve salaries and student behavior.
On the request to provide easement to the city for the expansion of 199th Street, the city is requesting the district donate toward the annual trail payment, lowering the total annual payments from roughly $131,000 to roughly $124,000. The expansion of 199th Street will take place from the roundabout to Renner Blvd.
The board heard the results of the IEQ Assessments conducted at SHES and SHMS in April. At the elementary school, the assessment found moisture damage and evidence of moisture intrusion on the ceiling tiles and cinderblock walls in the form of efflorescence. At the middle school, moisture damage was found as well, and the same was found on the ceiling tiles.
Discussion of an increase in facility use fees continued. Facilities that could potentially see an increase include Elementary and Middle School Commons and Cafeterias, Elementary and Middle School Gyms, and the Spring Hill High School Tennis Courts. With the recommended increases, the school district can responsibly cover expenses while offering the community access to well-maintained, high-quality facilities.
Support for the #BuildingOpportunity Bond Election last month was a success. The measure passed with 64% (2,802 votes) of residents voting YES and 36% (1,568 votes) voting NO, for a total of 4,370 votes cast.
Doug Schwinn explained that the district’s budget for Fiscal Year 2025 needs to be republished due to an error. This does not affect the tax rate for the district’s patrons. The Board approved Mr. Schwinn’s request for a hearing for the republication of the FY25 budget.
Action items
The Board approved Resolution 25-14, approving the sale of general obligation bonds.
The Board approved the hiring of an assistant principal for Woodland Spring Middle School.
Future discussion
Items for future discussion include end-of-the-year staff reports and class sizes.