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- Technology
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Board to vote on bus purchase, stipend rates, and $13.1M fund transfer
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including the purchase of a 2026 Thomas Built Bus, approval of stipend rates for the 2026-2027 school year, and a transfer of $13,133,424.35 from the operating fund to the building fund for future construction or maintenance. The board will also receive a report on the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) program, review June and July financials, and hear a back-to-school update from the superintendent.
- Approve purchase of a 2026 Thomas Built Bus, Model Saf-T-Liner C2 341TS
- Approve JPS Stipend Rates of Pay for 2026-2027
- Transfer $13,133,424.35 from Operating Fund 2001 to Building Fund 3200 for construction, renovation, or maintenance
- Approve inventory disposals and elect Ex-Officio Financial Secretary for 2026-27
- Review legal transfers approved by the superintendent
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Regular Board Meeting - Aug 11 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Administration Board Room
1.
Meeting Opening
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
According to Policy 1.14 and Arkansas law, residents of the school district, parents or guardians of current students, and current staff members may sign up to speak to the Board of Directors. The sign-up period closes when the meeting is called to order. Speakers shall not discuss specific students or specific personnel matters during public comment. Each speaker will have three minutes to address the Board from the podium.
3.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting.
Regular Board Meeting - Jul 14 2026 - Minutes - Html
Motion to approve minutes as presented
4.
Reports
A.
Data Report
Mrs. Sanders will present a report on the work being done with NIET (National Institute for Excellence in Teaching)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PFYHPOfK2TgAAV1eScpm6UB2HZuvewBiuvzBz_lG7iQ/edit?usp=sharing
B.
Financial Report
The board will review the June and July financials
June 2026 Final.pdf July 2026 Final.pdf
5.
Action Items
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Board to vote on turf fields, security officers, and curriculum purchases
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board will vote on several action items, including purchasing new ELA curriculum for second grade, civics and economics materials for 11th grade, installing turf on baseball, softball, and band fields, contracting with Dynamic Integrated Security for five school security officers, and renewing the Mosyle device management subscription. The board will also review school improvement plans, approve routine consent items like inventory disposals and policy updates, and enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve purchase of Arts & Letters ELA core curriculum for second grade
- Approve purchase of Savvas Civics and Economics with Personal Finance for 11th grade
- Approve turf project for Baseball, Softball, and Band Fields
- Contract with Dynamic Integrated Security, Inc. for 5 full-time Commissioned School Security Officers
- Renew Mosyle Management Subscription
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Regular Board Meeting - Jul 14 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Administration Board Room
1.
Meeting Opening
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
2.
Public Comment
According to Policy 1.14 and Arkansas law, residents of the school district, parents or guardians of current students, and current staff members may sign up to speak to the Board of Directors. The sign-up period closes when the meeting is called to order. Speakers shall not discuss specific students or specific personnel matters during public comment. Each speaker will have three minutes to address the Board from the podium.
3.
Approval of Minutes
The board will review the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting
Regular Board Meeting - Jun 09 2026 - Minutes - Html
Motion to approve minutes as presented
4.
Reports
A.
Financial Report
There will be no financial report due to the end of the Fiscal Year.
B.
School Improvement Plans
Mandy Zipfel will present the School Improvement Plans for the Data Report for this month.
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Board to vote on 480 MacBook Neo laptops and network switches
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board will consider purchasing 480 Apple MacBook Neo laptops for student use and 91 Extreme network switches for JHS and ACJHS. Other action items include approving a paid school psychology internship, authorizing a surety bond for the Navy JROTC program, and consent items such as inventory disposals and ClassWallet funding. The board will also hear a Facilities Condition Assessment report and review strategic plan updates.
- Purchase of 480 Apple MacBook Neo laptops for student use
- Purchase of 91 Extreme network switches for JHS and ACJHS using ERATE and district funds
- Approve paid school psychology internship at $19/hour, 20 hrs/week
- Authorize superintendent to sign indemnity application for Navy JROTC surety bond
- Approve compensation per Act 933 for 2nd semester 2025-2026
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Regular Board Meeting - Jun 09 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Administration Board Room
1.
Meeting Opening
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
2.
Board Recognitions
A.
Student Recognitions
Jeremiah Harris, Luke Laws, Hudson Copeland, Harper Huckabee and Jaylen Heard
Student Recognition June 2026.pdf
Jamarius Jackson, Jaylen Alexander, Eric Whitney, K'Den Hawkins
Slide_June (3).pdf
3.
Public Comment
According to Policy 1.14 and Arkansas law, residents of the school district, parents or guardians of current students, and current staff members may sign up to speak to the Board of Directors. The sign-up period closes when the meeting is called to order. Speakers shall not discuss specific students or specific personnel matters during public comment. Each speaker will have three minutes to address the Board from the podium.
4.
Approval of Minutes
A.
Approve minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting.
Regular Board Meeting - May 12 2026 - Minutes - Html
Motion to approve minutes as presented
5.
Reports
A.
Facilities Report
The board will hear the Facilities Condition Assessment final report and presentation from David Handwork …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Board to vote on NEACTC renovation and flooring upgrades
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board meets to approve routine minutes, recognize student achievements, and vote on several action items including Phase II of the NEA Career & Technical Center renovation and flooring upgrades at multiple schools. The board will also review financial reports, salary schedules, and federal assurances for the 2026-27 school year.
- Approve NEACTC Renovation Phase II
- Approve Luxury Vinyl Tile purchase and installation at Annie Camp Jr High, JHS, and Math & Science
- Approve Classified Salary Schedules for 2026-27
- Approve Federal Statement of Assurances under ESSA & IDEA
- Approve MOU for SUCCESS Achievement Academy partnership
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Regular Board Meeting - May 12 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Administration Board Room
1.
Meeting Opening
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
2.
Board Recognitions
A.
Guthurie's Game Changers
The Board will recognize the Guthrie's GameChangers for May.
GuthriesMay.pdf
3.
Public Comment
According to Policy 1.14 and Arkansas law, residents of the school district, parents or guardians of current students, and current staff members may sign up to speak to the Board of Directors. The sign-up period closes when the meeting is called to order. Speakers shall not discuss specific students or specific personnel matters during public comment. Each speaker will have three minutes to address the Board from the podium.
4.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve minutes as presented
A.
Approve Minutes from April 14, 2026 Meeting
Regular Board Meeting - Apr 14 2026 - Minutes - Html
5.
Reports
A.
Financial Report
Board Financials April 2026.pdf
B.
Secondary Atlas Summative Scores
Dr. Johnny Stitts and Mrs. Amy Grubb will present on secondary Atlas Summative Scores.
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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Board considers staff bonuses and 2026-2027 salary schedules
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board will vote on several facility repairs, technology purchases, and a one-time staff bonus. The board is also reviewing salary schedules and a food service contract for the 2026-2027 school year.
- One-time bonus of 2% of employee contract amount, capped at $1,000 per person
- Purchase of 500 Apple MacBook Neo laptops for The Academies at Jonesboro High School
- Proposed Salary Schedule and Additional Duties Schedule for 2026-2027
- Facility projects: Administration Building roof replacement, Annie Camp Jr. High asbestos abatement, and HWES fire alarm upgrade
- Contract continuation with Aramark Food Service Management for 2026-2027
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Regular Board Meeting - Apr 14 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Administration Board Room
1.
Meeting Opening
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
2.
Board Recognitions
A.
Guthurie's Game Changers
The board will recognize the Guthurie Game Changers for April.
Slides_GuthriesApril.pdf
B.
Kris Williams- 2026 State Leadership Recipient
The board will recognize Kris Williams as a 2026 State Leadership recipient from the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators.
Kris Williams State Leadership Recipient.pdf
3.
Public Comment
According to Policy 1.14 and Arkansas law, residents of the school district, parents or guardians of current students, and current staff members may sign up to speak to the Board of Directors. The sign-up period closes when the meeting is called to order. Speakers shall not discuss specific students or specific personnel matters during public comment. Each speaker will have three minutes to address the Board from the podium.
4.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve minutes as presented
A.
Regular Board Meeting - Mar 10 2026 - Minutes - Html
5.
Reports
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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
School board to vote on $153K bus, robotics equipment, and policy updates
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board will vote on purchasing a $153,054 school bus, a Haas CNC machine with robot for the NEACTC, and several policy updates. They will also consider extra pay for teachers with over 150 students and approve personnel changes.
- Approve purchase of a 2026 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 for $153,054.00
- Approve purchase of a Haas UMC-500 with Cobot Package-10KG for the NEACTC engineering lab
- Approve policy updates for Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule, Sick Leave, and Honor Roll (effective July 1, 2026)
- Approve additional compensation for teachers teaching more than 150 students per day (1st semester)
- Approve inventory disposals for March 2026
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Regular Board Meeting - Mar 10 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Administration Board Room
1.
Meeting Opening
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
2.
Board Recognitions
A.
Guthurie's Game Changers
The Board will recognize Lindsey Milholland, Patrick Lewis, & Sheldon Cohn as the Guthrie's GameChangers of the month.
Slides_GuthriesMarchEDIT (800 x 582 px).pdf
B.
Accelerate Jonesboro Award Winners
The Board will recognize the District's Accelerate Jonesboro along with Mary Clayton AGATE Educator Award winner.
Accelerate Jonesboro Awards.pdf
3.
Public Comment
According to Policy 1.14 and Arkansas law, residents of the school district, parents or guardians of current students, and current staff members may sign up to speak to the Board of Directors. The sign-up period closes when the meeting is called to order. Speakers shall not discuss specific students or specific personnel matters during public comment. Each speaker will have three minutes to address the Board from the podium.
4.
Approval of Minutes
A.
The board will review the minutes for approval from the February 10, 2026 meeting
Regular Board Meeting - Feb 10 2026 - Minutes - Html
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Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Jonesboro school board to vote on serving line equipment purchases and policy updates
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board of Directors will meet on February 10, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including policy changes, equipment purchases for Annie Camp Jr. High and International Studies Magnet Schools, and personnel changes. The board will also receive reports on math acceleration programs and district finances, and recognize award-winning staff.
- Approve purchase of serving line equipment for Annie Camp Jr. High and International Studies Magnet Schools
- Review and vote on policy changes to Section 4-Students
- Approve renewal of Educators Liability and General Liability Insurance with Gallagher Insurance
- Approve inventory disposals for February 2026
- Approve personnel changes and rehire administrators and directors
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Regular Board Meeting - Feb 10 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Administration Board Room
1.
Meeting Opening
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
2.
Board Recognitions
A.
Guthurie's Game Changers
The Board will recognize Lindsey Cato, Jacqueline Ebbert, Stephanie Miller and Jane Ethridge as the Guthrie's GameChangers of the month.
Slides_GuthriesFeb.pdf
B.
Dr. Johnny Stitts
Dr. Stitts was awarded the Arkansas Association of Mathematics Leaders (AAML) Linda Griffith Award. This award recognizes outstanding math leaders who demostrate exceptional leadership and service in mathematics education at the local, state, and national levels. The award honors individuals whose work has made a meaningful impact on advancing math instruction, leadership, and support for educators across Arkansas.
Dr.StittsAward (1).pdf
3.
Public Comment
According to Policy 1.14 and Arkansas law, residents of the school district, parents or guardians of current students, and current staff members may sign up to speak to the Board of Directors. The sign-up period closes when the meeting is called to order. Speakers shall not discuss specific students or specific personnel matters during public c …
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Board to consider 2026-2027 school calendar and Annie Camp elevator project
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board will review financial and audit reports and discuss high school counseling services. The board is deciding on several action items, including a school calendar and facility modernization.
- Approval of 2026-2027 School Year calendar
- Approval of Annie Camp Elevator Modernization Phase II
- Approval of MOU between JPS and Black River Technical College
- Approval of Amplify Tutoring purchase for HWES
- Approval of January 2026 inventory disposals
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Regular Board Meeting - Jan 13 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Administration Board Room
1.
Meeting Opening
A.
Call to Order
B.
Roll Call
2.
Board Recognitions
A.
Guthurie's Game Changers
The Board will recognize Bobby Willis, Kristen McCormick, Haley Jones and Erica Emison as this month's GameChangers.
Slides_GuthriesJan.pdf
3.
Public Comment
According to Policy 1.14 and Arkansas law, residents of the school district, parents or guardians of current students, and current staff members may sign up to speak to the Board of Directors. The sign-up period closes when the meeting is called to order. Speakers shall not discuss specific students or specific personnel matters during public comment. Each speaker will have three minutes to address the Board from the podium.
4.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve minutes as presented
A.
Regular Board Meeting - Dec 09 2025 - Minutes - Html
5.
Reports
A.
JHS Counselors
JHS Counselors will share with the board information about the services being provided at the h …
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