Robert Jones

The Elmore City-Pernell Public Schools ARP ESSER III Plan outlines the school district's comprehensive strategy for utilizing federal funds to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan prioritizes prevention and mitigation strategies to ensure the continuous and safe operation of schools, including investments in technology, transportation, staffing, and facilities. It also details interventions to address learning loss through evidence-based programs such as summer enrichment and targeted tutoring. A significant focus is placed on ensuring the unique academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of all students, especially those from vulnerable populations, are met through dedicated support systems and resources.

The meeting agenda included discussing and potentially acting upon consent items such as minutes from the December 8, 2025, regular board meeting, fundraisers, and various encumbrances and financial reports for FY26 and FY25. Further discussions involved the contract for Secondary Career and Technology Education Programs for FY26, a purchase and sale agreement with the City of Elmore City, and a petition to the OSSAA regarding 8-man football for the FY27 school year. The Board planned to enter executive session to discuss and potentially amend the superintendent's contract by adding an additional year, and to hire a substitute bus driver pending a background check. Upon returning from executive session, the Board intended to vote on amending the superintendent's contract and hiring the substitute bus driver. Reports from the Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals, as well as the Superintendent's Report, were also scheduled.

The agenda included discussion and possible action regarding the reorganization of board positions, public participation, consent items such as approval of minutes, fundraisers, encumbrances, and financial reports. The board also considered adopting several board policies related to online instruction, attendance, medical exemptions, screening protocols, use of school property, and sexual harassment of students. Additional discussions covered the ECP Return to Learn Plan, the school calendar, school handbooks, regular board meeting dates, and financial matters such as the addition of Sheila Riddle to the Garvin County Educational Facilities Authority and Angela Doss to the Activity Account. The board also discussed the district's insurance providers and website provider, as well as a lease contract for buses. An executive session was scheduled to discuss the employment of personnel, followed by a return to open session to approve extra duty coaching assignments. Reports were given by the principals, athletic director, and superintendent, covering budget and finance, the new high school building project, the superintendent transition, and updates on returning to school.

The agenda included discussion and possible action on consent agenda items such as minutes from the previous meeting, fundraisers, encumbrances, and financial reports. The board considered a resolution for the sale of General Obligation Building Bonds, regular board meeting dates for the upcoming year, a Surplus Consignment Agreement, and the purchase of cameras for the new high school. They also discussed and possibly acted on the FE Transfer Policy, an honor graduate addendum to the high school student handbook, the high school dropout rate report, and an offer to purchase property. The board also considered accepting a resignation. Reports were given by the principals, athletic director, agriculture teacher and superintendent.

The agenda includes discussions and possible actions regarding consent agenda items such as minutes from the previous meeting, fundraisers, encumbrances, adjustments to the school calendar, revisions to extracurricular stipends, the Estimate of Needs, the expenditure budget, and various board policies related to student transfers and medication administration. Additional discussion items include the current high school gymnasium and future plans, the potential transfer of baseball/softball facilities to the school district, and the approval of substitute teachers. The meeting also includes reports from the principals and superintendent.