Community Relations and Strategic Planning Office

Mission

“To encourage open and constructive dialogue throughout the district that builds appreciation and greater support for Springfield Public Schools.”

The Community Relations and Strategic Planning Office plays a central role in engaging all stakeholders by fostering two-way communication. The office is responsible for the district’s internal and external communications, media relations, website, newsletters and other publications and the district's strategic plan, SP5. 

Contact Information

The Community Relations and Strategic Planning Office is located at:

Kraft Administrative Center
1359 E. St. Louis St. - Room 112
Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: 417-523-INFO (4636)
Fax: 417-523-0183

Marc Maness
Director, Community Relations and Strategic Planning
Phone: 417-523-0021
E-mail: mmaness@spsmail.org

Teresa Bledsoe
Manager, Community Relations
Phone: 417-523-0117
E-mail: tbledsoe@spsmail.org

Pam Bodine
Community Relations Specialist
Phone: 417-523-0053
E-mail: plbodine@spsmail.org

Emily Higgins
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 417-523-0021
Email: ehiggins@spsmail.org

Ryan VanBibber
Multimedia Communications Specialist
Phone: 417-523-0020
E-mail: rlvanbibber@spsmail.org

Josey McPhail
Media Specialist
Phone: 417-523-0050
E-mail: jmcphail@spsmail.org

Lisa Langley
Partners In Education Liaison
Phone: 417-523-0044
Email: llangley@spsmail.org

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