Three Springfield School Board Members Seek Reelection
Danielle Kincaid, Maryam Mohammadkhani and Susan Provance announced reelection bids for the nonpartisan Springfield Public Schools board in April 2027.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Administration
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Attorney Danielle Kincaid, former physician Maryam Mohammadkhani and former educator Susan Provance announced November 9, 2026, that they will seek reelection to the Springfield Public Schools board. The three are the only board members up for reelection in 2027.
Why it matters
The announcement sets up a local election in April 2027 that will determine who oversees Springfield's public schools. Provance said looming state budget cuts mean tough decisions lie ahead for the district.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's annual report shows Springfield Public Schools' graduation rate rose to 99% in the 2024-2025 school year from 97.3% in 2024. Candidates must gather at least 500 voter signatures and be at least 24 years old to run.
The players
Springfield Public Schools Board
The nonpartisan governing body overseeing the Springfield Public Schools district in Springfield, Missouri.
Danielle Kincaid
An attorney and member of the Springfield Public Schools board who was first elected in 2021 and is seeking reelection in 2027.
Maryam Mohammadkhani
A former physician and member of the Springfield Public Schools board who was first elected in 2021 and is seeking reelection in 2027.
Susan Provance
A former educator and member of the Springfield Public Schools board who was first elected in 2024 and is seeking reelection in 2027.
The details
The three candidates announced their bids in a shared news release. Prospective candidates must pick up a nomination packet at the district's central office starting 8 a.m. November 16, 2026, and file signatures between December 15, 2026 and January 5, 2027.
Timeline
Kincaid and Mohammadkhani were elected to the board in 2021.
Provance was elected to the board in 2024.
Reelection bids were announced November 9, 2026.
Petition circulation and packet pickup begin November 16, 2026.
Signature filing window runs December 15, 2026 through January 5, 2027.
Local Impact
The candidates are campaigning on the district's rising results in the state's annual report, which show gains in proficiency, attendance and graduation. Provance's warning about state budget cuts suggests the next board will face funding decisions that test those gains.
Residents who want to run for the board must be at least 24 years old, registered to vote in the district, and gather at least 500 voter signatures. The filing window closes January 5, 2027, so prospective candidates should pick up packets from the central office beginning November 16.
The takeaway
Voters in Springfield now have a clear view of the board's recent record and the candidates asking to continue it. Anyone considering a run should note the early November pickup date and the early January filing deadline.
What happens next
Candidates must pick up nomination packets at the district's central office starting 8 a.m. November 16, 2026, and file signatures between December 15, 2026 and January 5, 2027, ahead of the April 2027 election.
Further reading
For more on how school boards are structured and run, browse Administration coverage in Springfield.
More information
Find candidate filing details on the Springfield school board candidate election information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Springfield News-Leader.
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