Nevada School District

The meeting commenced with standard procedures and was called to order by the Vice President. Key resolutions included the approval to appoint Melissa Martin as the qualified elector for the district. New business items involved the review of financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2025, approval for payment of June 2025 warrants, approval of policy revisions for School Year 2025-26, and approval of the school improvement plan for School Year 2025-26. Additionally, the board approved the Proposed Budget of expenditures with tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Personnel actions included the approval of hiring Crystal Burton as a Food Service employee, Balee Pennington as a Virtual Arkansas paraprofessional, and the approval of $2,500.00 for mentor teaching. An executive session was held without any action taken upon returning to the regular session.

Key discussions during the meeting included the review of financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2025, and the approval of associated warrant payments. The Board approved the motion to advertise and accept sealed bids for the sale of retired buses. Furthermore, the Board adopted a proposed budget of expenditures for the subsequent fiscal year, spanning from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. The meeting included a brief executive session, which concluded with no action taken.

The meeting included reports from the Superintendent and Principal, and a review of the financial statements for the period ending December 31, 2025, followed by the approval of December warrants. Board members received recognition for their training hours, with the President receiving an award for exceeding 50 hours of continuing education. Key actions included the approval of the 2026-2027 School Year calendar and approval for the Jr/Sr Honor trip to New York in late 2027. Following an executive session, the Board approved extending the Superintendent's contract by an additional year, setting the new expiration date for June 30, 2029.

The meeting included a Public Hearing for the Facilities Master Plan following an Annual Report to the Public. Key resolutions involved the approval of the Facilities Master Plan and the adoption of a resolution to hire Callie Fore as High School Secretary, pending state approval. Budget items included the approval of the 2025-26 Operation budget, Federal Budget, and Special Education Budget, following a review of financial statements. Personnel actions included accepting the resignation of one employee and hiring a food service employee. The Board also approved stipends for instructors teaching AP classes, abolished the current salary schedule for the nurse, moved the nurse to the certified salary schedule based on her BSN degree, and approved the 2025-26 certified salary schedule and the superintendent salary.

Key discussions during the meeting included the review of financial statements for the period ending November 30, 2025, and the approval of November warrants. Additionally, the Board approved a purchase for services from CADM to facilitate the new roof project. The meeting included a brief executive session.