Jennifer Newhouse

The board meeting involved several key financial and administrative actions. Approvals included a fuel bid for diesel and gasoline from Sewell Oil Co, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and the renewal of the ASBA Worker's Compensation Trust Premium. The board authorized the renewal of certificates of deposit at Producers Bank & Trust and First Natural State Bank. Disclosure statements regarding local business ownership were accepted, and the board changed the agent of record for benefits to EBI Retirement. Personnel actions included the hiring of a Maintenance Supervisor, various district administrators, and central office staff for the upcoming school year, alongside the acceptance of multiple staff resignations and retirements.

The board conducted a drawing of lots for school board member election terms and held an election of officers. Key agenda items included the approval of invoices, financial statements, fuel bids for gasoline and diesel, and 2026-2027 salary schedules. The board authorized a speech therapy service agreement with McGehee Hospital, adopted several revisions to the District Policies Manual covering areas such as student discipline, personnel responsibilities, and graduation requirements, and reviewed general disclosure statements regarding local business services. Additionally, the board approved certified contract renewals, accepted a teacher resignation, approved new personnel hirings for the upcoming school year, and finalized a two-year contract for an administrator.

The board met to consider a disciplinary matter involving a student. Following a recommendation from the superintendent, the board voted unanimously to expel the student for the remainder of the school year.

The board conducted a disciplinary hearing regarding a student. Based on the superintendent's recommendation, the board voted unanimously to expel the student for the remainder of the school year.

The board approved several agenda items including a fuel bid for gasoline from Sewell Oil Company, the renewal of Go Guardian software, annual board training hours, and the renewal of Educators Legal and General Liability premiums for the 2026-2027 term. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of the new Superintendent effective July 1, 2026.