Chris Wertenberger

The Strategic Plan 2.0 for Bryant Public Schools outlines the district's focus areas over the next few years, centered on four priorities: Safety and Student Supports, Student Learning, Career Readiness, and Highly Qualified Personnel. The plan aims to provide actions to achieve goals, monitor progress, and ensure all students are future-ready, striving for learning and success for all. The vision is for Bryant Public Schools to be the state's premier provider of educational services.

The Comprehensive School Counseling Plan for Bryant Public Schools is designed to systematically meet the needs of the whole child, fostering academic, career, and personal/social growth for all students to achieve their full potential. Key focus areas include developing student awareness and personal responsibility, supporting social-emotional learning, providing engaging career and college readiness experiences, ensuring safe and innovative environments, distributing resources equitably, and engaging the entire community through open communication. The plan aims to ensure all students are future-ready and reach their maximum potential.

The board completed an annual reorganization of its leadership positions. A board member resignation was accepted, and the process for selecting a replacement was outlined. Recognition was given to the Bryant Robotics program for a financial donation, and the high school video production team for achieving national recognition. The board authorized the purchase of over 38 acres of land for potential future school development. Reports were presented regarding student discipline, bullying, and monthly financial updates. The superintendent provided updates on state facilities partnership funding, professional development scheduling, and preparation for the upcoming academic year.

The board discussed and approved a new school calendar for the 2022-2023 academic year and acknowledged the Arkansas School Board Appreciation Month. The superintendent provided an update on staff efforts to maintain school operations during the Covid wave and noted upcoming HVAC project bids. Financial actions included the adoption of the proposed 2023-2034 budget and the approval of funds for 2021 state championship football rings. Additionally, the board moved to submit two Act 1240 waivers to the State Board of Education regarding internship course load and economics teacher licensing.

The strategic plan for Bryant Public Schools, titled 'Our Plan for Success', outlines a five-year course for the school district with goals focusing on Social and Emotional Learning, Teaching and Learning, Facilities and Systems, and Personnel. This 2021-22 Annual Report reviews the district's progress on these objectives, noting that the plan's evaluation resumed in Fall 2021 following a suspension during the 2020-21 school year due to data unavailability.