General Information
Our school system operates under the direction of a six member school
board and a director of schools. Members are elected by popular vote in
our county elections. They serve staggered, four-year terms. Our
director of schools is appointed by the board members.
Regular meetings are held every second Monday of each month at the
board's administrative office located at 2121 Woodland Street,
Springfield, TN 37172
When a board meeting date and/or site changes, or a special meeting is needed, public notice will be given.
Primary Function
The primary function of the school board is to develop policies and guidelines for the effective operation of the schools. These policies are available for inspection at the board's office, at each of our schools, and on the Board Policy web site.
Board Members
Our current board members are:
- Allen B. Heard -- District 1
- Stoney Crockett -- District 2
- Larry Fields (vice-chair) -- District 3
- Alfred Boyter (chair) -- District 4
- Jimmy Ayres -- District 5
- Geraldine Farmer -- District 6