Bloomfield School Board approves key initiatives and leadership roles for upcoming academic year

BLOOMFIELD — The Bloomfield School Board convened for its regular monthly meeting on Feb. 10. The meeting included a review of board candidates, approval of a no increase bond extension and updates on school leadership.

April ballot to feature key decisions

The board reviewed the list of candidates for the upcoming April 8 election, with David Clary and Brooke Hayes running unopposed for the two open spots, according to minutes from the meeting.

This election will coincide with a vote on Proposition A, a no increase bond extension aimed at addressing the district’s infrastructure needs. The board officially kicked off the campaign for Proposition A with an approved press release.

The district is asking voters to allow the adjusted debt service levy to remain unchanged at .2891-cents per $100 of assessed valuation. It would allow the district to borrow $1.3 million for critical facility needs, including a new bus facility.

Leadership Changes and Future Planning

In closed session, the board accepted the resignation of Jennifer Bolin, the elementary principal, effective at the end of the school year. Katrina Prance has been hired to fill this role for the 2025-26 school year, the board reported.

Additionally, Maddy Ringer will take on the role of middle school softball head coach this spring, while Summer Crowder and Mikayla Harris have been hired as PreK-12 librarian and middle/high school math teacher, respectively, for the upcoming school year. The board also extended contracts for administrators, including the high school and middle school principals and the special education director.

Other business

• The board approved the school calendar for the next school year, with a start date of Aug. 20 and last day of school of May 15, 2026.

• Enjoyed History Day presentations from the middle school and high school.

• Approved 2025 summer school dates. Elementary and middle school will go from May 19-June 9. High school will go from May 19-June 16.

• Approved the changes to the upcoming board meetings. The March board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. March 18. The May board meeting will be held May 12. A budget work session will begin at 7 a.m., and the regular board meeting will beginning at 8:15 a.m.