Jaimee Blasingame

The board meeting included a legal update and facilities update, including vision approval for JMS addition and design plans for Murrell Taylor and Bayou Meto. The Superintendent's report included updates on senior activities, auctions, and communication with Judge Hyde regarding school zone lights. The board discussed and approved a consent agenda, a federal automobile mileage reimbursement change, and special education assurances and agreements. There was also discussion regarding new construction projects, including expanding the parking lot at Bayou Meto and installing school zone flashing lights. Additional topics included storm doors and curriculum and instruction updates.

The board meeting included a legal update and facilities update. The Superintendent presented a report and the annual report to the public was given. The board discussed and approved the purchase of two new buses, legal transfers, personnel matters, and student disciplinary actions. The board also approved election zones shown in Alternative 1 as the zones from which new board members will be elected beginning with the 2022 school board election and determined that JNPSD is exempt from the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-631.

The board meeting included a legal update, facilities update, and reports from the Superintendent and PPC, as well as a LEARNS Act Update. The agenda covered a revised FY 24 Salary Schedule Proposal, IT Assets, Rezoning, Classified Contract Renewals, and Student Disciplinary Actions. Additionally, there were discussions regarding curriculum walkthroughs, updates to social studies curriculum maps, professional development planning, participation in chess tournaments, ACT Aspire testing preparation, site visits for the Tier 1 Curriculum Math Grant, AVID walkthroughs, ESOL classes for parents, ELPA 21 language acquisition tests, and the Seal of Biliteracy for ESOL scholars.

The document, titled 'Portrait of a Graduate,' outlines the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District's vision for student development from Pre-K through 12th grade. It defines essential skills, values, and mindsets, serving as a roadmap to foster social skills, strong character, creativity, and real-world readiness. The plan emphasizes preparing scholars to 'Employ, Enlist, or Enroll' by developing attributes such as collaboration, confidence, cultural awareness, persistence, adaptability, and purpose, ensuring they are ready for college, career, and life.

The board work session included discussion on the district fiscal status for building projects and student enrollment capacity.