Springfield Board of Education Approves More Staff Appointments for 2026–27 School Year
Patricia Chen · Union County Life
The Springfield Board of Education approved seven staff appointments for the 2026–2027 school year at its July 27 regular meeting. All positions are effective September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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The appointments include Joshua Volpe as a physical and health education teacher at Jonathan Dayton High School at a salary of $63,147. Angela Schaefer was approved as an elementary leave replacement teacher at $62,647, and Caitlin Dasti was approved as a preschool teacher at Edward V. Walton School, also at $62,647.
The board also approved Matthew Frobosilo as a physical and health leave replacement teacher at Jonathan Dayton High School for $62,647 and Leslie Reyes as an elementary leave replacement teacher for $62,647.
Additional appointments included Michelle Orlowski as a special education teacher at Jonathan Dayton High School for $73,397 and Karen Riggi as an itinerant preschool teacher for $75,712.
All staff members are scheduled to begin employment on September 1, 2026, in preparation for the 2026–2027 school year.
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FAQ
Q: When did the Springfield Board of Education approve these staff appointments?
A: The board approved the appointments at its July 27, 2026 regular meeting. All positions are effective September 1, 2026.
Q: How many staff members were hired?
A: Seven staff members were approved for appointment to teaching positions across Springfield schools for the 2026–2027 school year.
Q: Which schools hired new staff?
A: Appointments were approved for Jonathan Dayton High School, Edward V. Walton School (preschool), and elementary schools throughout the district.
Q: What positions were approved?
A: Approved positions include physical and health education teacher, elementary leave replacement teacher, preschool teacher, special education teacher, and itinerant preschool teacher.
Q: When do the new staff members begin work?
A: All appointments are effective September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Staff members will begin on September 1 in preparation for the 2026–2027 school year.
Q: What are the salary ranges for these positions?
A: Salaries range from $62,647 for leave replacement teachers to $75,712 for the itinerant preschool teacher position. Special education teacher salary is $73,397.
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