Sue Freeman

The meeting included the approval of the Consent Agenda items, covering the Financial Report, Student Transfers, Enrollment Report, and various administrative reports. Key actions involved the appointment of a new school board member to fill the zone 4 vacancy. The board received updates on student performance across various campuses, including success in a recent performance, gains on Iready diagnostics, and recognition by US News and World Reports for an elementary school. During the executive session, the board accepted multiple resignations and approved one staff transfer and one employment offer, contingent upon a successful criminal record check.

The Board of Directors conducted a regular session where key actions were taken. New business included unanimous approval of the Financial Report, Student Transfers, Enrollment Report, continuing the current health insurance subsidy amount through June 30, 2026, and approving the preliminary 2027-2028 budget. The board received updates regarding various school activities, such as student performances, spelling bees, a homecoming event, and community service efforts by student athletes and elementary students. Following an executive session, the board approved the contingent employment of an aide pending a required test and criminal background check, and resolved to declare a vacancy for a board member in zone 4 and initiate the process to appoint a replacement.

The board discussed financial and enrollment reports, student transfers, a six-year facility master plan and partnership application, and a change to the MVHS graduation time. They also discussed travel expenses for the MVHS band's Washington DC trip, an adjustment to the PayScale for gatekeepers, letter grades for all three campuses, bullying, and district detachment. The board recognized student achievements across various campuses. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of Alice Butler and employed Angela Engle as a night custodian for the Rural Special campus.

The document outlines the Mountain View School District's plan for the 2020-2021 academic year, focusing on the Arkansas Ready for Learning initiative. Key components include ensuring continuity of teaching and learning through a guaranteed and viable curriculum, blended learning, and diagnostic assessments. The plan also addresses strategies for re-engaging students and addressing unfinished learning, utilizing a Learning Management System, and providing support for parents and students. Furthermore, it details the district's use of specific waivers related to school day requirements, teacher duty-free lunch, planning time, employee leave, and class size to adapt to new instructional delivery methods, particularly in response to technology-based approaches and potential disruptions like COVID-19.

The Board of Directors discussed and approved ballot language for the Rural Special campus and Timbo Campus detachment issues for the March 2026 election, including Baxter and Searcy County in the Timbo Campus language. A Christmas bonus of $500 was approved for all staff employed as of October 27, 2025. November's board meeting was moved to November 17, 2025. The board accepted the resignation of Joy Lawrence, effective October 24, 2025.