(KTTS News) — The Springfield School Board could decide the fate of two elementary schools tonight.

There’s a public hearing and potential vote Tuesday, January 16 at 4 p.m. about whether to close Robberson Elementary School.

If that happens, students would be sent to Boyd Elementary School.

A second meeting will follow at 5:30 p.m. on a potential vote to close Pershing Elementary School.

If the school closes, those students would be sent to Wilder or Field elementary schools.

Both hearings will be held at the Kraft Administrative Center at 1359 E. Saint Louis Street in Springfield, with the regular school board meeting at 7 p.m.

A study recommended using classroom space at the old Pershing Elementary to expand Pershing Middle School.

Voters approved a $220 million bond issue that includes $50 million for renovations there.

Press Release

Although school has been canceled for SPS students on Jan. 16, 2024, the Board of Education will proceed with its regularly scheduled hearings and combined meeting today.

The Board of Education will hold its special meeting about Robberson Elementary at 4 p.m.; a special meeting about Pershing Elementary at 5:30 p.m. and its combined meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

The meetings will be streamed live and recorded. The link to view the meeting live can be found on the District website at SPS.org A link to the recorded meeting can be found at https://www.sps.org/Page/1272 within 24 hours after the conclusion of the meeting.

Watch the meetings HERE.

View the complete agendas here.

The meetings will be at 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7 p.m., and will be held at the Kraft Administrative Center, 1359 E. St. Louis St.  Prior to the 4 p.m. meeting, the Board will meet in executive session. Please note:  Thirty minutes prior to each meeting, attendees may enter the building from an exterior door accessible from the deck located near the main entrance to the building.