Justin Holt

The board approved a consent agenda that included financial statements, the purchase of curriculum materials, the classified salary schedule, financial service contracts, the ABM contract, special education contract renewals, and annual assurances. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a new truck, a contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, and disclosure statements. Appointments were made for the SEARK Co-op Board. Personnel actions included the acceptance of resignations, the hiring of new staff for the upcoming school year, and the approval of the superintendent's contract and separation agreement.

The board approved an election resolution amendment and various consent agenda items including fuel bids, the adoption of the Carnegie Math Curriculum, a Progress Learning subscription, the purchase of math manipulatives, and a professional learning community services proposal. Additionally, the board approved technology equipment purchases, 2026-2027 salary schedules, multiple contract renewals, participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, and the purchase of a used school bus and student accident insurance. The board also reviewed an athletic uniform schedule, initiated a virtual academy program, authorized summer painting projects, accepted a high school and middle school handbook addendum, and handled various personnel actions including contract renewals, resignations, transfers, and new hires.

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.