Samuel McWhorter

The board addressed several key items, including approving the consent agenda, which encompassed financial reports, resignations, a gas proposal, an eRate contract, compensation for before-school tutoring, a food service prepayment policy, and a bus route driver contract. They appointed an Administrative Representative to the Licensed and Classified Personnel Policy Committee and adopted the District Treasurer Salary Schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the board approved a Legal Ending Balance Resolution for FY25, a resolution with Sew Perfect, a resolution with ToMorrow's Therapy, and a Physical Therapy Contract with ToMorrow's Therapy for athletic events. They also approved the 2025-2026 Property Insurance Renewal, the purchase of Motorola AWIN Portable Radios, the purchase of a Kia K4 as a school vehicle, and the display of the Ten Commandments as outlined in Arkansas Act 573.

The board addressed several personnel matters, including approving a student transfer to Fountain Lake School District. Resignations from an Elementary Teacher, a Custodian, and the High School Student Council Sponsor were accepted. Additionally, the board approved the resignations of a Paraprofessional and the hiring of an Elementary Teacher. The board also approved the hiring of an ALE Paraprofessional and an ISS Paraprofessional, as well as a new Custodian. The addition of a High School Student Council Stipend to Susan Martin for the 2025-2026 school year was also approved.

The board meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics such as approving the consent agenda, job descriptions for several positions, Classified PPC's recommendations, school improvement plans, changes to student handbooks, personnel policy manual, millage rate, board to board transfers, cyber liability insurance, discussions with Garland County Library, student council stipend, and personnel changes.

The document discusses state aid notices for the district, covering various aspects of funding for the upcoming year. It includes data related to real assessment, personal assessment, utility assessment, and URT assessment. The notice also covers net revenues, calendar year calculations for miscellaneous funds, and ADM figures for different quarters. It details initial per-student revenue, foundation funding, and state foundation funding aid. Additionally, it addresses funding for alternative learning environments, English Language Learners, ESA, professional development, bonded debt assistance, and isolated funding. The document also mentions declining enrollment funding, student growth, enhanced transportation funding, and teacher salary equalization funding.

The Jessieville High School Improvement Plan for 2025-2026 focuses on academic growth and achievement through effective instruction, literacy improvement, and mathematics enhancement. It aims to increase teacher and student self-efficacy, improve reading skills, and raise math proficiency levels. The plan also prioritizes family and community support to promote parental involvement and enhance student well-being through comprehensive safety and wellness programs.