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 28, 2022
November 30, 2022
February 22, 2023
April 26, 2023
BAC Members
Member | Employer | Industry |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Chris Williams | Springfield City School District | Board Member |