Abbi Smith

The board discussed and approved several items, including the financial report for September, a bonus for all employees, and a fixed asset removal list. Additionally, the board accepted a resignation and approved the employment of a custodian at the High School. Non-actionable items included a report from the Superintendent regarding current events and student achievements, as well as a Report to the Public.

The Melbourne Elementary School Improvement Plan for 2025-2026 outlines three primary goals. The first goal focuses on utilizing a tiered Response to Intervention (RTI) framework with data-informed instruction to identify student needs, provide targeted support, and adjust core instruction to ensure academic growth, aiming for increased ELA and Math achievement and student growth targets. The second goal emphasizes ensuring instruction is tightly aligned to Arkansas Academic Standards through the intentional use of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) to enhance rigor, coherence, and student mastery. The third goal aims to deepen STEAM integration by embedding cross-curricular, standards-aligned experiences, expanding student access to hands-on learning, and strengthening teacher capacity through professional development.

This Improvement Plan outlines Melbourne High School's commitment to fostering a safe, stimulating learning environment where students can achieve their full educational potential. The plan focuses on three key goals: improving math scores in ATLAS with an emphasis on algebraic thinking and geometry, implementing a discipline referral system to enhance student connection and engagement, and increasing instructional opportunities and support for all students. Key initiatives for instructional support include expanding concurrent and dual enrollment options, offering Advanced Placement classes, providing Chromebooks to all students, offering online classes, implementing after-school tutoring, recruiting highly qualified teachers, integrating STEM learning through Project Lead the Way, establishing RTI services, and dedicating time for intervention and enrichment.

Key actions taken during the meeting included the approval of the December 2025 Financial Report and the 2025 board member professional development report. The Board accepted the resignation of an employee from a morning bus route and approved the employment of three individuals as preschool teacher's aides, effective retroactively to January 5, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved the employment of one individual as a half-time Bus Driver and passed a motion to extend a contract for an employee through the 2028-2029 school year. The meeting included a period of executive session. The Superintendent provided a non-actionable report concerning current events and student achievements within the District.

The meeting included non-actionable discussions where the Superintendent provided a report detailing current events and student achievements within the District. Action items included the approval of the November 2025 Board Minutes and the approval of the November 2025 financial report.