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May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Education Of The Texarkana Arkansas School District No. 7 Regular Meeting
The Board meeting included several key actions and reports. Key items included the purchase of classroom furniture for multiple schools, approval of district awning repairs, and the appointment of the Superintendent to the SWAE Board of Directors. The Board reviewed the Superintendent's preliminary testing data, discussed the monthly finance report, and conducted first readings of policy changes and classified pay additions. Several service contracts were approved, including district-wide food service, grounds maintenance, and custodial services, as well as an agreement for magnet school support services. Finally, the Board held an executive session to discuss personnel matters and approved presented personnel changes.
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Board of Education of the Texarkana Arkansas School District Regular Meeting
The board meeting included several key agenda items such as the approval for the purchase of teacher coaching software, contract renewals for substitute services, and the acquisition of a scoring table for a gym facility. The Board also reviewed a data presentation regarding the Fairview Academy of Humanities and Innovation and the finance report. Furthermore, the board approved the student handbook for the upcoming school year, professional development training services, revisions to personnel policies concerning sick leave, and high-impact tutoring services. The board also reviewed the legislative audit report and conducted an executive session to address personnel matters, including the selection of the District Teacher of the Year and various employment changes, resignations, and stipends.
Jan 30, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Texarkana Arkansas School District Strategic Plan 2026
The strategic plan for Texarkana Arkansas School District outlines a vision to cultivate a positive, student-centered learning environment and produce graduates ready for societal contribution. The district currently prioritizes reducing chronic absenteeism, enhancing literacy across grades K-10, and decreasing behavioral incidents. A proposed millage increase seeks to fund approximately $36 million in facility improvements, including a unified high school campus with a 1500-seat auditorium and new CTE spaces, upgrades to athletic facilities, and renovations at various district schools and pre-K centers. These investments are intended to create safe, state-of-the-art learning environments and foster community engagement.
Dec 16, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Education Texarkana Arkansas Schools Regular Meeting
The meeting commenced with special recognitions for the TASD Care Employee of the Month and the TASD Standout Razorback. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items, which covered payments to Riverview Behavioral Hospital. The Superintendent provided a data presentation regarding Arkansas Middle School and presented the November finance report. First readings were held for the 2026-2027 TASD licensed salary schedules and pay additions. The Board approved an RFP for parking lot asphalt replacement and/or repair at several locations, and contracts with Nabholz for construction management services for the Fairview safe room addition and Razorback Gym renovation projects. An agreement with Nabholz for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for these construction projects was also approved. The Board suspended rules and approved alternate calendar option E for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting included an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by the approval of amended changes in personnel in open session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
