Emilee Tucker

The board meeting addressed several key items. A plan for adding a Behavior Specialist and two Behavior Coaches was approved. The Additional Duties Compensation Plan for the 2021-2022 year was also approved. Teacher Center Committee recommendations for professional development were accepted. An update on the literacy plan was given, including the loss of a grant and the reassignment of a staff member. A mentoring plan was approved. The mileage reimbursement rate was noted to be increased by the state. A copier bid was rescinded and a new bid was approved. A playground equipment bid was accepted. Several resignations were accepted, and additions to the ABC Preschool substitute list were approved. Finally, various updates were provided on AMI/DLP, Keyboarding Requirements and Licensure, Child Nutrition Waiver, Program Codes for Learning Loss, ESA Changes, SFA System, and Calendars for the 2022-2023 year.

The meeting included approval of materials for a Ruby Payne training session, payment for a National Board Certified Teacher, personnel matters such as resignations and new hires, and approval of a COVID attendance incentive and staff bonuses. Policy proposal recommendations, including salary schedule revisions, were also approved. Updates were provided on various items including the 2022-2023 District Calendar, the 2022 Superintendents Conference, USDA Waivers, the Arkansas Broadband Master Plan, ESA Funding, and Meal Charges for Co-op Sessions.

The meeting included presentations on Virtual Arkansas programs and services, a needs assessment for a potential Behavioral Support Specialist position, and a discussion on eliminating duplicate reporting to DESE. The board approved contracts for Kagan Cooperative Learning training and an AV technology upgrade. Updates were given on the fiscal legislative session, a North Arkansas College bus driver training program, and personnel matters including resignations and additions to a substitute list. Finally, various updates were provided on the fiscal session, ADH ELC Grant, and Commissioner's Memos.

The meeting included updates on DESE Schools on the Move recognition for Jasper and Kingston High Schools, a review of the novice mentoring program with suggestions for improvement, and updates on the upcoming science fair and math carnival. Contract renewals with salary increases and contract extensions for the Director and Assistant Director were approved. Reports were given on various items including the Superintendents' Conference, bus driver training, and administrator sessions.

The Berryville Public Schools Ready for Learning Plan outlines the district's approach to providing a safe and effective educational experience during the 2021-2022 school year and beyond, focusing on addressing learning loss due to the pandemic. The plan details safety measures for transportation, facilities, food service, and school health, including cleaning protocols, social distancing guidelines (as they evolved), and mask mandates (as they evolved). It addresses technology access and accessibility for students, communication strategies with families, and procedures for managing absences and attendance. The plan also includes provisions for special education services, ESL services, 504 services, and dyslexia services, ensuring all students receive appropriate support. Instructional plans include both traditional face-to-face learning and an alternate method of instruction (AMI) for remote learning, with specific guidelines for AMI assignments and accountability. The plan emphasizes the use of various assessment tools to monitor student progress and inform instruction.