Fort Smith School District

The meeting included recognition of the Administrative Assistant of the Year and the Administrator of the Year. The superintendent reported on a data security incident, noting that forensic analysis identified that data for 576 students may have been accessed, and data for over 3,400 additional students and parents may have been encrypted or accessed. Identity theft protection was extended to these individuals, totaling 12,658 people receiving protection. Operational matters included investigating buckling LVP flooring at Southside High School's cafeteria. Policy updates were highlighted from the consent agenda. The board approved Phase 4 for water mitigation and construction issues at Peak facility, including continued research and design for the east parking lot and north side improvements. A demographic update from Zonda was presented, covering local construction, housing, employment, and a 10-year enrollment projection. Discussions covered new school choice laws taking effect January 1st, establishing capacity limits for student transfers. A required millage rollback was presented, reducing the rate from 42.058 to 41.50 due to taxation increases. Academic discussions focused on the CMSI curriculum audit and classroom instruction data. The meeting concluded with the presentation of the schools' annual report.

This document outlines the district calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, detailing monthly schedules, holidays, and key events such as parent-teacher conferences and graduation dates. It also includes information on school day timings for elementary, middle, and high schools, staff contract days, and policies regarding inclement weather make-up time.

The meeting served to introduce the Wellness Committee members and review their responsibilities. An overview of the committee's role in supporting student and staff wellness across the district was provided. Information on meal requirements and USDA regulations was presented, clarifying compliance expectations for all sites. The committee was tasked with reviewing school menus and the Wellness policy.

This document provides an update from the Long-Term Planning Committee, outlining guiding principles and recommendations for right-sizing elementary schools over a five-year period. Key initiatives include optimizing school capacity and utilization, closing specific underutilized buildings, and rezoning students to meet state standards and achieve economies of scale. The plan aims to purposefully allocate funds towards teaching and learning.

The board meeting included staff and policy approvals, and the removal of the extended catastrophic leave policy for further input. A noise mitigation grant was approved to improve construction at learning academy and Carnell Elementary due to the four military sales project. The 2526 budget was approved with discussions on federal funding reductions. An identity theft and fraud protection program was presented for enrollment starting October 1 due to a recent cyber attack. There was a construction report, including roof and parking lot repairs, drainage, and the elementary school playground roll out. The meeting concluded with ACT and AP data, highlighting student achievements and college credit earnings.