Kathy Halford

The meeting commenced with a roll call to determine quorum. Key actions included the approval of hiring Daryn Tipton as a SpEd paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. A discussion followed regarding school policy on student walk-outs. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

Key discussions included the deadline for completing the Triennial Assessment, which is set for the end of the current school year, with the checklist and current wellness policy to be provided to members. Menu reviews addressed requests for more chicken biscuits and Cane's chicken strips, confusion regarding serving schedules, and the suggestion to use menu boards. Comprehensive updates were provided by the Nurse representatives across various campuses concerning student hearing and vision screenings, flu shot schedules for staff and students, and the establishment of a new student/staff clinic at LES. Counselor updates covered ongoing programs such as Capturing Kids Hearts initiatives, the Pumpkin Run volunteer coordination, and efforts to update school websites.

Key discussions included the timeline for completing the Triennial Assessment, noting that select checklist sections have already been addressed, and discussing non-food related fundraisers. Menu reviews covered student requests for more chicken biscuits and Cane's strips at LHS, planned sports nutrition initiatives, and focusing on warm foods for the winter months. Nursing updates involved screening completion statuses at various campuses, coordination for student hearing/vision screenings, staff and student flu shot scheduling, and utilization of external resources like the UAMS Vision Bus and Lonoke Lions Club for student vision needs. Counseling updates covered ongoing programs such as Capturing Kids Hearts activities, Student of the Month recognition, a proposed "New Year, New Me" program, and managing the Christmas Coalition Angel Tree initiative. Concerns were raised regarding LHS parental support shifting from PIE to the booster club. New business proposals included surveying interest for bringing back Special Olympics, suggesting a classroom competition format for homecoming dress-up days, proposing a toy toss event for charity, and discussing auction ideas for shadowing opportunities and preferential car rider pickup spots. A movie night was scheduled for December 18th.

The meeting addressed two action items. The first involved a motion and subsequent approval to adopt the updated 2025-2026 school calendar and PreK calendar, which included amendments due to inclement weather. The second action was a motion and approval to formally adjourn the meeting.

The special board meeting convened with a roll call to determine quorum. The primary action item involved a procedural recommendation for expulsion, specifically for Case No. 1066, which included services, for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.