Jana Catlett

This document outlines the Comprehensive School Counseling Plan for Bryant Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The plan focuses on fostering academic, career, and personal/social growth for all students, aiming to ensure they achieve their full potential and are future-ready. It details a framework encompassing student and professional standards, program management (beliefs, vision, mission, goals, assessment, data use, action plans), direct and indirect counseling services, and program assessment. Key strategic pillars include promoting equity and excellence, building community engagement, and ensuring compliance with the School Counseling Improvement Act of 2019.

Key discussions and actions during the board meeting included the approval of the baseball field lighting project, which involves replacing fixtures with low-consumption LED lights, primarily funded by energy efficiency incentives. The Board also approved a three-year lease proposal for copier services from Arkansas Copier Center. The Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education provided information regarding the expansion of honors courses to better meet student academic needs and standardize minimum criteria for accelerated and honors course enrollment starting in the seventh grade. The Superintendent provided updates on various matters including revised school calendars, Winter Storm damages, the upcoming 6A State Basketball Tournament, and the Hornet Job Fair, alongside a construction update for BHS. The Board also recognized the Bryant High School cheerleading team for winning the 2025 5A-6A Coed State Championship.

This document outlines the Family and Community Engagement Plans for Bryant Public Schools for the 2025-2026 academic year. It provides links to specific engagement plans for the district, Bryant High School, Bryant Junior High School, Bethel Middle School, Bryant Middle School, Bryant Elementary School, Collegeville Elementary School, Hill Farm Elementary School, Hurricane Creek Elementary School, Parkway Elementary School, Robert L. Davis Elementary School, Salem Elementary School, and Springhill Elementary School. These plans are subject to review and updates throughout the school year based on current guidelines.

The meeting agenda included celebrations and recognitions, such as the approval of transfer requests and out-of-state travel for Robotics, Winter Guard, and Quill & Scroll groups. Key board actions involved approving a lighting project for the baseball field, converting it to energy-efficient LED fixtures, and approving a three-year lease for copier services. Academic discussions covered the expansion of Honors courses and establishing consistent enrollment criteria starting in the 7th grade. The Superintendent provided updates on inclement weather adjustments, calendar revisions, board elections, and construction progress. Other topics included the financial report for January 2026 and a presentation of historical enrollment data. Recognitions included staff achievements and the Board President earning Master Board Member designation.

The agenda includes updates on Facilities Partnership Funds, Admin Institute, work sessions, district-wide professional development, back-to-school information, and a possible graduation date for 2026. The Discipline & Bullying Report from the 24-25 school year was presented, along with the monthly financial update. The purchase of 38.44 acres for a future school was approved. A donation to the Bryant Robotics program was celebrated, and a board member's resignation was noted, with a call for interested candidates. The annual board reorganization was approved, and recognition was given to a TV production team for their national silver medal.