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Feb 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dumas Special School District Regular Meeting
The board addressed personnel actions including a staff transfer, a resignation, and a new employment hire. Key items included the renewal of a contract with the Arkansas Children's Hospital EARS program, an academic presentation on the district's ATLAS parent portal, and the approval of credit card statements and financial reports. Additionally, the board approved a new scoreboard project after reviewing sponsorship funding and discussed upcoming training opportunities and administrative updates.
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Dumas Public School District Strategic Plan 2026-2027
This strategic plan outlines comprehensive goals and strategies for enhancing student outcomes, ensuring safe and healthy school environments, and developing a quality educational workforce. Key pillars include improving academic achievement in literacy, mathematics, and science through high-quality instructional materials and professional development, providing extensive mental health and wellness supports, and fostering an effective, retained teaching staff. The plan also details the implementation and management of state-mandated programs such as Alternative Learning Environments, English Language Learner services, Gifted and Talented programs, and Enhanced Student Achievement initiatives, all aimed at preparing students for college and career success.
Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Dumas School District District Literacy Plan 2026-2027
This District Literacy Plan outlines a strategic approach to improve English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across the district from 2026 to 2027. The primary goal is to increase the percentage of students scoring at proficient or advanced levels on the ATLAS assessment by May 2027. Key priorities include strengthening Tier 1 instruction through professional development, implementing evidence-based practices, integrating the Science of Reading, and utilizing various funding sources. The plan emphasizes continuous monitoring, data analysis, and targeted support across Reed Elementary, Dumas Middle School, and Dumas High School to enhance student achievement and instructional fidelity.
Dec 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Dumas Special School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting
Key discussions included personnel actions, accepting resignations and approving new employment for a teacher and a paraprofessional. The board unanimously approved the Proposed Budget of Expenditures for the 2027/2028 fiscal year and authorized the use of Momentum ABA Therapy for Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy for the 2025/2026 school year. Proposals regarding recruitment and retention bonuses and salary increases for SPED teachers and paraprofessionals were not approved due to fiscal stabilization efforts. The board reviewed the district's overview of the ATLAS Fall interim ELA data and approved the credit card statements. Additionally, the appointment of Arnetta Pugh to fill the Zone 4 vacant position was approved.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
