Nicholas Jankoviak

The board meeting covered various topics, including facility and summer projects updates, a review of district financial information, and the approval of security software renewal. Milk and bread bids for the 2019-2020 school year were accepted. Renewals for literacy and math software and assessments were approved, along with the renewal of math resources. A resolution was adopted for contract disclosure forms to maintain compliance with Act 1004 of 2017. The superintendent was named ex-officio financial secretary, and principals were named co-custodians of school activity funds. A resolution supporting the Arkansas School Superintendent Mentoring Program was approved. Finally, personnel recommendations were approved, including resignations and new employments.

The meeting addressed personnel matters, including the approval of resignations and new employment. Resignations were accepted from a food service worker and a primary paraprofessional. New employees were approved for positions including an OGE teacher, several special education paraprofessionals, a Title I paraprofessional, and a nurse.

The Paragould School District board meeting covered several key topics. These included updates on student enrollment and facility projects, approval of purchases for band vehicles (a tractor and a box truck), and acceptance of a propane bid. The board also addressed the retirement of fixed assets, approved salary increases, a minority teacher and administrator recruitment plan, and the school improvement plan along with federal, state, and categorical budgets. Finally, personnel matters including resignations and new employment were approved.

The board meeting included updates on student growth from the 2017 ACT Aspire assessment. Key actions involved approving resolution/contract disclosure forms to allow the district to conduct business with Kiana Cole and Mitchell Weber, ensuring compliance with Act 1004 of 2017. The meeting also addressed changing the monthly board meeting date and adopting a policy for the annual school election date. Finally, personnel matters were addressed, including resignations, new employments, reassignments, and contract adjustments.

The board meeting covered several key topics, including the disposal of fixed assets, approval of contracts with Pediatric Behavior Services, and the approval of the 2019-2020 school calendar. The board also addressed a minimum wage update, renewed school board legal liability insurance, and adopted a Resolution/Contract Disclosure Form to allow business with a specific vendor. Personnel matters included accepting resignations and extending the superintendent's contract.