Ouachita River School District

The agenda for the meeting includes recognizing employees of the month and addressing a student expulsion. Additional business items comprise public comments, review of financial records, personnel matters, the audit report, and the approval of certified and classified salary schedules and indexes for the upcoming fiscal year. Further, the board will discuss infrastructure improvements at the Acorn and Oden campuses, planning for the Acorn 150th celebration, student transfer requests, the academic report, and current student enrollment numbers.

The board meeting included a review of the financial report and an executive session. Discussions covered updates on the Acorn Cafeteria Project and the status of Oden Projects. The board took action to accept the resignation of a staff member, approved three student transfers between campuses, and authorized a sealed bid for the Acorn Old Kitchen cooler/refrigerator unit. Additionally, the superintendent provided an update on current school enrollment.

The board meeting included special recognition for Acorn High School for an ELA Growth Award and service recognition for a long-term staff member. Reports were presented regarding Computer Science and ESL students. Financial statements were approved. In executive session, the board approved rehiring specific staff for the upcoming school year. The board also accepted a staff resignation, approved the school calendar for the upcoming academic year, and authorized the superintendent to apply for a conversion charter grant for the high school. Additionally, updates were provided on the installation of a solar energy field and current district enrollment numbers.

The board meeting primarily focused on personnel decisions, including the acceptance of multiple resignations and the hiring of several staff positions for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board received a report on the Mary Davis Gym Remodel and approved a specific change order related to the project. The board also authorized the Acorn High School and gymnasium entrance remodel project.

The board meeting included a presentation on Career and Technical Education opportunities for students. Financial reports were approved, and personnel actions were taken, including accepting resignations and hiring for parental involvement and concession coordinator roles. The board also voted to rehire all licensed teachers for the upcoming fiscal year and approved the licensed salary schedule and index. Additionally, the board authorized the Ready for Learning Continuity of Services Plan, approved various policy changes, and received reports on bonded debt payoff options, gym renovations, and current student enrollment numbers.