Laina Ray

The meeting commenced with the Annual Report to the Public. Key discussions involved a query regarding the feasibility of having two Third Party Administrators (TPA) for Supplemental Retirement to allow two teachers to retain their current Farm Bureau policy. Old business included the adoption of a resolution authorizing a $306,500 Lease Purchase Agreement for computer networking and wireless equipment. In Superintendent's reports, updates were provided on potential oil and gas well lease revenue via Total Assessments Solutions Corporation, the district reaching 70% free/reduced lunch status potentially unlocking additional NSLA funds, and the expansion of the Pre-K program contingent on sufficient enrollment. The delivery and installation schedule for new electronic signs was also noted. Finally, a recommendation was accepted to hire Amanda Scott, LPN, as the Elementary Nurse.

This School Improvement Plan outlines the mission to ensure student proficiency through collaboration and productive relationships, and the vision to be a high-functioning professional learning community that graduates all students prepared for enrollment, enlistment, or employment. Key strategic goals include achieving a 5% growth in Math as measured by Star Math and a 5% increase in students meeting their ACT math target score by the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the plan aims for a 5% growth in ELA as measured by the State Assessment and a 5% increase in the ESSA Score for 'Students Reading at Grade Level' by 2026.

The meeting included the appointment of a new member to fill a vacant board position. Administrator reports focused on testing progress and upcoming training, as well as Pre-K and kindergarten registration. New business involved the approval of the 2012 Legislative Audit Report, approval for the re-crowning and sprinkler installation for the practice field (with related work at Bearcat Stadium funded by the Education Foundation), acceptance of a bid for a new school bus, and approval of a Petition for Transfer for several students from another district. Additionally, authority was granted for the superintendent to apply for and manage a Regions Credit Card. In the Superintendent's report, the board agreed to continue utilizing a former building for storage, rescheduled the May board meeting, discussed the ASBA Summer Conference, and expressed support for a $21^{\text {st }}$ CCLC Grant proposal for after-school opportunities. The board also discussed the process required for roof hail damage repairs at several facilities, necessitating an architect review before work can commence. Personnel items were approved following an executive session.

The board reviewed a student success report, highlighting significant improvements in elementary reading and science scores. Discussion included updates to district policies and the approval of the 2026-2027 school year calendar. The board authorized multiple contracts, including reroofing for bus maintenance buildings and the ticket booth, as well as an agreement with the Arkansas Children's Hospital Educational Audiology/Speech Pathology Resources for Schools program. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of mini PCs for Alternative Education classrooms and conducted an executive session to approve administrator contract renewals for the upcoming school year.

The primary discussion and action taken during this special called meeting concerned an expulsion hearing. The Superintendent recommended that a student be expelled from attending classes and all extracurricular activities in the district for one year. Following a report from the High School principal regarding the incident, the board entered and exited an executive session. Subsequently, the board voted to modify the Superintendent's recommendation, resulting in an expulsion from classes and extracurricular activities for one calendar year, beginning February 13, 2024, with eligibility to re-enroll beginning in January 2025 (spring semester of 2025). The meeting was adjourned following the vote.