Andrea Nanney

The meeting commenced with a segment recognizing student and staff achievements through "Mohawk Moments," including band participation and all-region selections. Academic reports detailed professional development activities, data sharing interventions, and upcoming interim testing schedules for both Elementary and High School levels. Updates were provided on the Little Mohawk Daycare program. Under Old Business, the Board approved wording updates to the perfect attendance policy and authorized the final payoff for the old gym roof project. New Business included the recognition of board training hours and a discussion regarding the ABC/PreK program. The Board also approved several resignations and retirements for staff members, effective June 30, 2026. The discussion concerning the superintendent's contract renewal was tabled for the next meeting.

The meeting included Mohawk Moments recognizing student achievements in various areas, including the Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge, Red Ribbon Essay Contest, Biology progress, and chess team performance. Public comments were heard regarding the football program and the potential move from 11-man to 8-man football. Academic reports were presented for both elementary and high school levels, covering topics such as the fall festival, science and math specialist visits, and college fair participation. Updates were provided on the Little Mohawk Daycare, including its daily operations and safety measures. The board approved the purchase of a new HVAC unit for the Elementary, updated policy 7.5 regarding Purchases and Procurement, and approved a Christmas Bonus for district employees. There was a discussion regarding the district's letter grade improving from a "D" to a "C". The CFAM heat map of enrollment across the state of Arkansas was presented. Superintendent updates included the success of the 2A State Volleyball tournament and upcoming events such as the ASBA Annual Conference and Thanksgiving Break. The board also approved the hiring of a new custodian.

The meeting included a segment highlighting student achievements in band, the success of a recent band concert, and recognition for essay contest winners. Academic reports covered elementary focus areas such as reading intervention updates, archery tournaments, and the conclusion of peewee basketball, while high school reports noted staff meetings regarding instructional plans, testing options for students, and writing revolution participation. New business involved the approval for the renewal of the Hudl subscription, approval of a Medical Provider Agreement, discussion regarding a potential Mohawk Legacy Campaign, and the approval of purchasing a new 6 ton Carrier Gas Rooftop unit. Superintendent updates detailed the schedule for Christmas Break, the approval of partnership funding for the old gym roof project, and plans for district volleyball hosting and cultural improvement initiatives.

The meeting included an annual report to the public with financial updates, recognition of the 5th grade pee wee volleyball team and golf team achievements. Academic reports were presented for both elementary and high school levels, covering curriculum implementation, interventions, and testing. Updates were provided on the Little Mohawk Daycare. New business included approvals for the ASBA Delegate Assembly Representative, the 2026 Facilities Master Plan Resolution, the Proposed Budget for 2027-2028, a Dyslexia Interventionist Salary Schedule, a district policy for meal charges, and the Clay County Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution. Additionally, ASBA Policy updates were approved, along with the use of the HS gym by Corning School District, the Annual Equity Compliance Report, a fuel purchase, and the list of retired fixed assets for FY 25. The board accepted a resignation and approved a new hire. The discussion of additional camera systems and the siding for the Old HS Gym was tabled.

The Board of Education met to discuss several maintenance and improvement projects for the elementary and high school campuses. At the elementary school, discussions included changing ceiling tiles in the main hallway, replacing grids, budgeting for floor tile removal and concrete polishing, completing hallway painting, addressing playground equipment, and resolving drainage issues near special classrooms, as well as cleaning under the gym bleachers and potential gym floor refinishing. At the high school, the focus was on painting exterior doors, painting the roof of the storage building to prevent rust, ensuring the new gym is thoroughly cleaned before the state volleyball tournament, refinishing gym floors, and touching up painting. Additionally, the removal of VCT tiles, similar to the elementary school, was planned, along with a potential major project involving moving the high school office if project costs allow.