Business Advisory Council

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Mission:

The purpose of the Springfield City School District BAC is to facilitate a collaborative partnership between the local business community and the District to support college or career readiness and personal success for every student by examining changes in the economy and job market; advocating for the employment skills most critical to business and industry; developing a working relationship among its members; and advocating for public education and the District within the greater Springfield community.

Responsibilities:  

The council shall advise and provide recommendations to the Board on matters specified by the Board including, but not necessarily limited to, the delineation of employment skills and the development of curriculum to instill these skills; changes in the economy and in the job market, and the types of employment in which future jobs are most likely to be available; and suggestions for developing a working relationship among businesses, labor organizations, and educational personnel.

Schedule of Meetings

The Springfield City School District Business Advisory Council meets on a quarterly basis. The planned meeting dates include:

  • September 27, 2023

  • November 29, 2023

  • February 21, 2024

  • April 24, 2024

BAC Members

Member

Employer

Industry

Tracy Yates

Clark State College

Higher Education

John Brown

Security National Bank

Banking/Finance

Bryan Heck

City of Springfield

City Government

Kristy Kohl-McCready

Mercy Health Foundation

Healthcare

Karissa Lisch

Woeber Mustard Company

Food Production

Mike McDorman

Greater Springfield Partnership

Board of Trade

Dave Myers

McGregor Metalworking

Manufacturing

Pete Noonan

Midland Properties

Real Estate

Katy Osborn

Bricker & Eckler

Legal Practitioners

Patrick Sheehan

Sheehan Bros. Vending

Distribution

Chris Williams

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Robotics Automation

Member

School Building, District or ESC

Title

Nicole Cottrell, CPA

Springfield City School District

Chief Financial Officer

Jennie Colvin

Springfield City School District

Transition Coordinator

Carol Dunlap

Springfield City School District

Board Member

Joan Elder

Springfield City School District

Board Member

Ron Gordon, Ed.D.

Springfield City School District

Director of Community Initiatives

Robert F. Hill, Ed.D.

Springfield City School District

Chief Executive Officer

Sarah Lemon

Springfield City School District

Business Outreach Coordinator

Amy Stacy

Springfield City School District

Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives