Heather Burrow

The board covered financial reports, ASBA voting delegate selection, legal transfer requests, and school choice policy updates. Approvals were granted for safety grant projects at AJHS and McRae. Project updates included the lighting project, new turf, flags, lettering, and windscreens at Lion Stadium, and the new Agri/Animal Science building at Searcy High School. The CTE Readiness committee's progress was reported, along with updates on standards-based grading, Atlas data, and the district's strategic plan. Personnel matters included retirements, resignations, and recommendations for various positions.

The Searcy Special School District Board of Education held a meeting covering various topics. The SHS Swim Team reported on their meets and awards. The board approved the financial report and a roofing estimate for Searcy High School. They also approved a job description and salary schedule for a certified occupational therapy assistant, along with updates to salary schedules and supplements. Updates were provided on the CTE program, district discipline, and the GT/AP Programs, which are being rebranded as Searcy Advanced Learning Programs. The board approved certified and classified contract renewals, as well as classified personnel changes including retirements, resignations, and recommendations. Additionally, they approved certified personnel changes including retirements, resignations, recommendations, and reassignments.

The meeting included discussion and approval of the financial report, changes to policy regarding substitute pay increases, and legal transfer requests. An update was provided on the upcoming first day of school, the Phone-Free School Pilot Program, and a Searcy High School data report. Personnel matters included resignations, recommendations, and reassignments for both classified and certified personnel.

The Searcy Special School District Board of Education held a meeting covering various topics. SWMS East students reported on their projects. The Financial Report was approved, and a resolution was passed to rename the Sidney Deener Elementary cafeteria to the Morse Mallet Cafeteria. The renewal of the Chartwell's Contract for the 2025-26 school year and the FY 24 Audit Review were approved. Dr. Bobby Hart was named as the Education Service Cooperative Representative. Updates to the Classified and Health Services Salary Schedules and the Indexes and Supplements Schedule for 2025-2026 were approved. The board discussed upcoming events, facilities updates, 11th grade ACT scores, and SHS Intervention efforts. The board approved several personnel actions.

The board meeting included recognition of the board members by East students from Searcy High School and Ahlf Jr. High. The city of Searcy received a trendsetter award for the Searcy School District Family Resource Center Project, which also received The Don A. Zimmerman Pinnacle Award. The board discussed and approved the financial report, ASBA policy updates, a state educational entity cybersecurity policy, a proposed budget of expenditures with tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, an application for permit to issue bonds, and an agreement for First Security Beardsley as the district's financial advisor. They also approved legal transfer requests. Updates were provided on facilities projects and ATLAS Interims/MOY data. The board approved personnel recommendations and extended the Superintendent's contract through 2027-2028.