Springfield Superintendent Announces Resignation

The superintendent of Springfield schools has announced that he plans to step down in June after weeks of controversy over a $30,000 signing bonus.

Alan Ingram said Monday that he will resign at the end of his current four-year contract on June 30. He did not give a reason in a two-page letter to city officials.

The school committee had asked that he return the $30,000 bonus members said he was to supposed use to buy a house in Springfield. Ingram rents.

A city lawyer said there was no language in the contract that said he was required to buy a home, only that he was required to live in the city.

Ingram touted some of his achievements, including higher attendance and less truancy.

Critics say he overstated his accomplishments.