Forrest City School District

This document outlines Stewart Elementary School's Parent Engagement Plan for 2026-2027. The plan focuses on jointly developing strategies with parents, ensuring robust communication, building staff and parent capacity for engagement, and coordinating with community partners. Key areas include detailed communication protocols, professional development for staff on parent collaboration, resources and training for parents to support student learning, and the responsible use of Title I funds for family engagement. The overarching goal is to foster strong home-school partnerships to enhance student academic success and overall well-being.

The meeting featured a superintendent's report highlighting current testing progress, a successful state visit, and flood damage assessment at the Jr. High school. A representative from Delta Restoration provided updates on auditorium remediation, including the identification of asbestos in room 112 with no immediate safety concerns. The finance department provided a budget update, and project managers discussed the ongoing Jr. High HVAC project, noting scheduling adjustments due to flooding and an increase in the statewide insurance deductible. An executive session was also conducted.

The board meeting centered on the discussion and adoption of the 2026-2027 academic calendar. Data was presented regarding staff preference for traditional versus alternative calendar structures, and the board ultimately voted to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Policy Committee to implement the alternative calendar. The board also convened in executive session, during which no formal actions were taken.

The meeting agenda includes a Call to Order, a public comment session, the delivery of the Superintendent's Report and the Finance Report, and a scheduled Executive Session.

The board discussed the election of officers, financial accountability, and the authorization of signatory procedures for district bank accounts and credit cards. The Superintendent's report covered the status of the Junior High School HVAC project, recent flooding issues at Stewart Elementary, and drainage corrections. A decision was made to engage the School Board Association to provide financial guidance and oversight. Furthermore, the board addressed student disciplinary matters, including expulsions for the remainder of the school year, and deliberated on personnel policies, including equipment inventory procedures and staff recognition proposals.