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Springfield Public Schools
School Committee & Superintendent
The Superintendent
Dr. Sonia E. Dinnall
Dr. Sonia E. Dinnall is both the first woman and the first Black woman to lead Springfield Public Schools, a historic distinction in a district she has called home her entire life. A proud product of SPS, Dr. Dinnall attended Memorial, Talmadge, Warner, and Kiley schools and graduated from Classical High School. She returned to the district as a science teacher at Forest Park Middle School in 1991, then advanced to guidance counselor, Guidance Department chair, Acting Director of Student Support Services, and ultimately Supervisor of Student Support Services before moving into district-level administration in 2007. After years as deputy superintendent, she was appointed to her current role on a four-year contract effective July 15, 2024. With over 30 years in education, she has been recognized by the Obama Administration for her commitment to educational equity. Under her leadership, Springfield Public Schools students earned more than $14 million in scholarships in a single year.
| In office | July 15, 2024 — present (4-year contract) |
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| Phone | (413) 787-7100 |
| Address | Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103 |
| Website | springfieldpublicschools.com |
The School Committee
The Springfield School Committee consists of seven members: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno serves as Chairman ex officio; two members are elected at-large citywide; and four members are elected by district (each covering two wards). Elected members serve four-year terms. The Committee elects a Vice-Chairperson from among the six elected members each year. Meetings are held at City Hall, Room 220; contact the School Committee office at (413) 787-7100 x55112.
Chairman (ex officio)
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
Denise Marie Hurst
LaTonia Monroe Naylor
Gumersindo M. Gomez
Barbara Gresham
Rosa M. Valentin
Ayanna Crawford
The District at a Glance
- Enrollment (2024–25): ~23,670 students
- Schools: 66 schools (PK–12)
- District code (DESE): 02810000
- Student ethnicity: 68% Hispanic, 18% Black, 8% White, 4% Multi-race, 2% Asian
- High needs: 80%+ of students qualify for Title I services
- Graduation rate: ~85% (up from 52% in 2011)
- Free Pre-K: Springfield was first in Massachusetts to offer universal free full-day pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds
- DESE profile: profiles.doe.mass.edu
Meetings & Participation
- Regular sessions: City Hall, 36 Court Street Room 220 at 6:30 PM.
- Public Speak-Out: Held at 6:00 PM before select regular sessions. Sign up at least 48 hours in advance by calling (413) 787-7100 x55112.
- Meeting agendas: Posted at springfieldpublicschools.com ahead of each meeting.
- School Committee office: 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, (413) 787-7100.
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