Jonesboro Public Schools public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss policy updates regarding school choice and a recommendation for an access control system at the JHS PAC. The meeting also includes a review of the monthly financial report and updates on the superintendent search.
- Policy updates for School Choice
- Purchase of access control system for the PAC at JHS
- Recommendation to deny the legal transfer for D. Little
- Review of monthly Financial and Fund Summary reports
- Personnel decisions regarding employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will accept Tim Stewart's resignation effective Dec. 2, 2024, and elect a new disbursing officer. The board will also appoint a member to fill Stewart's Zone 3 seat until the next election and select a point person for the superintendent search. Additionally, the board will vote on a contract with Education Partners to conduct the superintendent search.
- Accept resignation of Tim Stewart from Zone 3, effective Dec. 2, 2024
- Elect Brock Ferguson as new Disbursing Officer
- Appoint a board member for Zone 3 from candidates Callie Kellums, Jamie Couch, Adam Watkins, Hannah McGinnis, Jessica Nadzam
- Appoint a board member as point person for the superintendent search
- Approve contract with Education Partners for the superintendent search
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will consider approving a one-time bonus for staff and purchasing an APEX Officer-Virtual Reality Police Training Simulator for the Criminal Justice program. The board will also review financial reports, an Atlas data presentation, and legal transfers approved by the superintendent.
- Approve one-time bonus for staff (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
- Purchase APEX Officer-Virtual Reality Police Training Simulator for JHS Criminal Justice program (funded by Arkansas Division of Career and Technical Education innovation grant)
- Purchase virtual tutoring services from Amplify for 2024-2025 school year
- Purchase professional development consulting from Solution Tree
- Approve Business Trip Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage for employees and board members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and adopt the Core Values and Strategic Priorities developed with Ed Partners. The board will review the recommendations and may make changes before voting on adoption.
- Discussion and adoption of Core Values and Strategic Priorities from Ed Partners
- Motion to adopt the Core Values and Strategic Priorities as presented
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular October meeting, featuring the annual Report to the Public, a financial report, and several action items including a copier contract and consent items. The board will also conduct expulsion hearings and enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Annual Report to the Public presented
- Financial report by Belinda Locke
- Approve copier contract
- Deny legal transfers for Johnedmond Brown and Nivea/Kyrese Williams
- Approve Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program purchase from Ben E Keith
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will hold a special meeting to vote on approving the annual financial report for 2023-2024 and the proposed budget for 2024-2025. The board will also consider a request to diversify the district's financial portfolio using money market accounts and certificates of deposit.
- Approve the Annual Financial Report for 2023-2024 and proposed Budget for 2024-2025
- Approve request to diversify the School District's Financial Portfolio with money market accounts and certificates of deposit
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board will hold its September regular meeting, including approval of minutes, recognition of an administrator, and review of financial and attendance reports. The board will vote on consent items to deny legal transfers for two students and will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Motion to deny legal transfer for Shayvon Jowers
- Motion to deny legal transfer for Jessie Matthews
- Recognition of Misty Doyle as 2024 AACIA Administrator of the Year
- Review of Financial Report for September
- Executive session for employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will consider changes to Policy 4.47 on student possession and use of electronic devices, and approve a $496,451.88 transfer from the operating fund to the building fund for construction and maintenance. The board will also vote on purchasing the Lexia Core 5 reading program and elect an ex-officio financial secretary. Reports on finances, discipline, and a superintendent update on cell phone procedures are scheduled.
- Approve change to Policy 4.47 Possession and Use of Electronic Devices
- Approve purchase of Lexia Core 5 reading program
- Transfer $496,451.88 from Operating Fund 2001 to Building Fund 3200 for construction/renovation
- Elect Ex-Officio Financial Secretary for 2024-25 school year
- Deny legal transfer for student Declan Neal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board will vote on the proposed budget and tax levy for FY2026, a district strategic planning proposal, a front office renovation at Jonesboro Leadership Magnet, and a device management subscription renewal. They will also consider personnel policy changes, the 2024-2025 student handbook, school improvement plans, and a CIPA compliance statement. The meeting includes reports, a superintendent's update, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Adopt FY2026 budget with tax levy at same rate as currently collected
- Approve District Strategic Planning proposal from Education Partners
- Approve front office and entry area renovation at Jonesboro Leadership Magnet
- Renew Mosyle Mobile Device Management subscription for Macs and iPads
- Approve 2024-2025 Student Handbook and school improvement plans
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular June meeting, covering reports on finances and peer incentive pay, and taking action on several consent items including banking services, a new food service director, and technology purchases. The board will also consider policy changes, contract renewals, and personnel matters in executive session.
- Approve banking services with Encore Bank
- Name Kris Williams as Food Service Director with $5,000 added to 2024-2025 contract
- Purchase Apple iMac and MacBook Air for SUCCESS Achievement Academy
- Purchase Apple MacBook Air laptops for junior high students
- Approve additional cost for JHS parking lot soft soil mitigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on May 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider several action items, including approving a bonus for all contracted employees, facility renovations and improvements, and various policy and administrative changes. They will also hear reports on finances, the JHS Transition Program, and end-of-year activities.
- Approve bonus resolution for all contracted employees
- Approve access control system for Annie Camp
- Approve Leadership Front Entrance Renovation
- Approve JHS outdoor classroom and interior renovations
- Approve JHS parking lot rehabilitation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to consider one action item: approving the purchase of a new serving line for the Jonesboro Kindergarten Center cafeteria. The board will review the recommendation and vote on the purchase.
- Approve purchase of new serving line for Jonesboro Kindergarten Center cafeteria
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to consider three action items: purchasing new band uniforms, changing the 2024-2025 licensed salary schedule, and amending Policy 3.1 on licensed personnel salaries. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters including employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement.
- Approve purchase of new band uniforms
- Approve change to 2024-2025 Licensed Salary Schedule
- Approve change to Policy 3.1 Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule
- Executive session for employment, transfers, resignations, retirement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will vote on several consent items, including a contract with Aramark for food services for 2024-25, the purchase of a 2022 Blue Bird Vision bus, and approval of the 2024-25 salary schedules for licensed staff. The board will also hear reports on finances and ATLAS testing, and recognize robotics teams. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Contract with Aramark as District FSMC for 2024-25
- Purchase of 2022 Blue Bird Vision bus
- 2024-25 salary schedules for licensed staff
- Carpet installation by E.C. Barton & Co.
- Cooler/freezer replacement at Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular March meeting, covering recognitions, reports, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a calendar change to move a non-student day to April 8 (the eclipse day), purchasing tablet computers for food services, and buying Apple iPads and MacBook Air laptops. The board will also consider a legal transfer denial and review personnel matters in executive session.
- Approve calendar change moving non-student day from April 19 to April 8, 2024 (eclipse day)
- Purchase 44 Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme tablets for Food Services
- Purchase Apple iPads and MacBook Air Laptops
- Deny legal transfer for Zacchareus Lancaster
- Review legal transfers approved by the Superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will review financial reports and teacher perspectives on special education inclusion. The board is scheduled to vote on several action items, including personnel policy updates and construction bids for athletic facilities.
- Approval of personnel policy changes across multiple sections
- Bid approval for the JHS Softball Field Phase 2 Project
- Bid approval for the JPS Ewart Fieldhouse project
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Alternate School Calendar
- Authorization of surplus commodity sales from the NEA Career & Technical Center
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular January meeting, covering routine items like minutes approval and financial reports, plus action items including a consulting services purchase from Unbound Ed Inc., additional compensation for teachers with heavy workloads, and consent items such as a school choice capacity resolution and insurance renewal. The board will also review legal transfers, hear reports on tutoring and foodservice, and hold an executive session on personnel.
- Approve purchase of consulting services from Unbound Ed Inc.
- Approve additional compensation for teachers teaching more than 150 students per day or during planning period
- Deny legal transfer for Tristyn Miller
- Approve School Choice Capacity Resolution
- Approve renewal of Educators Legal Liability and General Liability insurance via Cadence Insurance