Angela Zimmerman

The board meeting included a review of financial reports and the acceptance of several staff resignations. Discussions were held regarding Director's updates covering upcoming educational conferences, training sessions, and school district programs. The board authorized the purchase of a new vehicle for co-op travel. Additionally, information was presented on a Career Coaching Program and updates were provided on early childhood brain research from the Goose Creek Independent School District, alongside an introduction from representatives of McGriff Insurance.

The board met to discuss executive leadership, financial reports, and personnel matters. Key actions included the recommendation and approval of a new Executive Director, the acceptance of March financial reports, and the approval of various employee recommendations and resignations. The meeting also included reports on upcoming calendar dates, an update on an ongoing lawsuit from legal counsel, a discussion regarding student intervention data, and updates for the TCC.

The meeting included a recognition for a retiring staff member and moved an afternoon session to a virtual platform. The board conducted an executive session regarding a personnel matter, reviewed financial reports, and approved various employee recommendations and resignations. Approval was granted for an engine rebuild of the warehouse delivery truck. The board received updates on Virtual Arkansas enrollment and cost savings, as well as director-led updates on professional development initiatives, the upcoming Superintendent Symposium, and a teacher exchange program. Furthermore, the board reviewed Data Dig trends and received TCC updates concerning literacy tutoring, science professional development, and virtual sessions.

The board meeting included the review of financial reports and the approval of new employee recommendations and employee resignations. The board also approved the FY24 Budget and authorized a Christmas bonus for eligible employees. Updates were provided regarding the Arch Ford Fall Retreat, upcoming board training, the ASBA conference, and recent accomplishments of schools within the region. Additionally, there was a presentation on Professional Learning Community (PLC) data support and a report on TCC updates.

The board approved a three-year contract extension for the Director and accepted the financial report for January. Additionally, the board approved several new employee recommendations and one resignation. Discussions during the director's report covered upcoming conferences, future school district visits, cybersecurity presentations, and schedule waivers. Program updates were provided regarding the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, professional learning community (PLC) support, and TCC updates, including literacy and science curriculum developments.