{ "city": "Bentonville Public Schools", "state": "AR", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ar-bentonville/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2025-07-15", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board reviews $82.9M fund balance, approves surplus buses", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board will consider approving the financial report for fiscal year 2025, which shows a total fund balance of $82.9 million, and declare five buses as surplus. The board will also elect officers, administer the oath of office to new members Bill Akins and Rachel Nutt, and act on a consent agenda that includes minutes, district transfers, Parent and Family Engagement Plans, and instructional materials adoption.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGWT7N7603B3", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DGWT7N7603B3", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGWT7N7603B3" }, { "date": "2025-06-26", "body": "Special Board Meeting", "headline": "Board fills two vacancies with Bill Aikens and Rachel Nutt", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board appointed Bill Aikens to the At Large position and Rachel Nutt to the Zone 1 position, filling vacancies created by members moving out of district. The board also approved a consent agenda including an operating funds investment and accepted a personnel packet.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DHRNPH60E5D0", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DHRNPH60E5D0", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DHRNPH60E5D0" }, { "date": "2025-06-17", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on policy updates for 2025-26 school year", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board is deciding on several policy revisions and additions for the 2025-26 school year, including updates on entrance requirements, compulsory attendance, student transfers, school choice, absences, equal educational opportunity, student discipline, and prohibited conduct, reflecting changes from recent state acts. The board also approved a financial report showing an $80.3 million operating fund balance (32.1%) and approved a consent agenda covering minutes, reports, and transfers.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DE2MUY57AFDD", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DE2MUY57AFDD", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DE2MUY57AFDD" }, { "date": "2025-05-21", "body": "Special Board Meeting - Student Expulsion", "headline": "Board modifies student expulsion to end at end of 2024-25 school year", "summary": "This was a special board meeting convened for a student expulsion hearing. After an executive session, the board voted unanimously to modify the student’s expulsion to end at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGTN5E5E3F74", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DGTN5E5E3F74", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DGTN5E5E3F74" }, { "date": "2025-05-20", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves $7.77M custodial contract renewal with SSC Service Solutions", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board approved a $7,773,117 custodial services contract renewal with SSC Service Solutions for the 2025-26 school year, the April 2025 financial report showing a $61.4 million fund balance, and authorization to contract with Cenergistics for energy management. The board also approved a consent agenda that included an expulsion and received an information-only update on Success Ready Graduates career readiness indicators.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCYNQ460F621", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DCYNQ460F621", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCYNQ460F621" }, { "date": "2025-04-15", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves 2026-2027 academic calendar Draft B", "summary": "The Board of Education approved Calendar Draft B for the 2026-2027 school year after previous denial and staff vote. They also recognized teacher Logan Misenheimer with the Extra Mile Award and received informational updates on dyslexia intervention, parent choice schools, and a state-mandated cybersecurity policy.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DE2L2L5475F4", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DE2L2L5475F4", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DE2L2L5475F4" }, { "date": "2025-03-18", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board discusses eliminating NWEA MAP testing, aligning junior high grading", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board will hear a proposal to eliminate NWEA MAP testing and adopt the new ATLAS assessment system. They will also discuss aligning junior high grading policy with the high school's 100% evidence-of-learning model. Action items include approving the financial report and surplus of three buses from the fleet.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCJKH751E904", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DCJKH751E904", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DCJKH751E904" }, { "date": "2025-02-18", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Bentonville Board of Education approves bus purchases and student expulsions", "summary": "The Board of Education reviewed district security protocols and a new doula training pilot program. The board also voted to table the approval of the 2026/2027 academic calendar.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBCKNK52B1F4", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DBCKNK52B1F4", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DBCKNK52B1F4" }, { "date": "2025-01-23", "body": "Board Work Session", "headline": "Board sees preview of West High School expansion options", "summary": "The board received an informational preview of two expansion options for Bentonville West High School, driven by projected enrollment growth. No action was taken; a board decision is scheduled for August 2025. The remainder of the work session consisted of procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DB6NVR617800", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DB6NVR617800", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DB6NVR617800" }, { "date": "2025-01-21", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Bentonville Board of Education accepts FY2024 audit report", "summary": "The Board of Education reviewed the district's financial condition and discussed the draft 2026-2027 academic calendar. Members approved the fiscal year 2024 audit and a financial report that included the surplus of three buses.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DABLHP56A2B8", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DABLHP56A2B8", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=DABLHP56A2B8" }, { "date": "2024-12-17", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Bentonville Board of Education approves Lincoln Junior High School Phase III remodel", "summary": "The Board of Education is reviewing district performance data and updates from the Mid-States Benchmarking Consortium. The body is deciding on the approval of a third phase of remodeling for Lincoln Junior High School.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D8UJTU4EC7FD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D8UJTU4EC7FD" }, { "date": "2024-11-19", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board OKs new parent-choice models at two elementary schools", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board approved new parent-choice models for the 2025-26 school year at Sugar Creek Elementary (arts integration) and Thomas Jefferson Elementary (leadership academy). The board also approved a $444,252 net annual increase to the custodial contract with SSC Service Solutions, the financial report, and a consent agenda that included three student expulsions.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D8UJR94E66BD", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D8UJR94E66BD", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D8UJR94E66BD" }, { "date": "2024-10-22", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves 2025-2026 school calendar Draft A after staff vote", "summary": "The board will vote on the 2025-2026 school calendar, which was selected by staff (813 licensed, 273 classified for Draft A). They will also receive an update on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme at Mary Mae Jones Elementary and approve the September financial report showing a $63.6 million fund balance. The consent agenda includes seven student expulsions and routine reports on facilities, enrollment, and transportation.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BPFT6372AC", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D5BPFT6372AC", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BPFT6372AC" }, { "date": "2024-10-10", "body": "Board Work Session", "headline": "Board receives 10-year facilities plan update", "summary": "The Bentonville Public Schools Board held a work session on October 10, 2024. The main agenda item was a 10-Year Facilities Master Plan update, which projects enrollment and plans for new construction and capital projects. The board also approved district transfers via a consent agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D7YSL773285E", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D7YSL773285E", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D7YSL773285E" }, { "date": "2024-09-17", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves $10M transfer to building fund for future construction", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board approved a $10 million transfer from the operating fund to the building fund for future construction, adopted the FY2025 budget with a $1.1 million surplus, and received an informational update on CKLA literacy curriculum implementation. The consent agenda included approval of minutes, reports, and Child and Adult Care Food Program applications for Adventure Club, Building Bridges, and Tennie Russell Primary School.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BPCP635130", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D5BPCP635130", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BPCP635130" }, { "date": "2024-08-20", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves financial report and surplus vehicles", "summary": "The Bentonville Board of Education approved the July 2024 financial report and surplus vehicles. The board also recognized all district schools for the Purple Star Award and discussed the 2024-2025 strategic plan focus goals.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BP8B632C22", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D5BP8B632C22", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BP8B632C22" }, { "date": "2024-08-05", "body": "Board of Education Meeting-Personnel", "headline": "Bentonville School Board approves personnel packet and district transfers", "summary": "The Bentonville Public Schools Board of Education held a personnel meeting on August 5, 2024. The board approved a consent agenda that included district transfers, and later approved a personnel packet after an executive session. All votes were unanimous.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BP4S62A4F9", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D5BP4S62A4F9", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BP4S62A4F9" }, { "date": "2024-07-16", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Bentonville School Board approves substitute pay increases and financial reports", "summary": "The Board of Education reviewed the district's financial condition and approved several policy revisions for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also voted to increase pay rates for Kelly Education substitutes to remain competitive with neighboring districts.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BMK65B8AFC", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D5BMK65B8AFC", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D5BMK65B8AFC" }, { "date": "2024-06-18", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves $3.48M transportation fueling station and $2.83M locker room", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board approved two major construction projects: a $3,481,958 guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for replacing the Transportation Department's fueling station and adding parking, and a $2,826,411 GMP for a new locker room at the BHS Soccer/Track Complex. The board also received an informational report on screen time and digital citizenship initiatives. The consent agenda, including minutes, reports, and school improvement plans, was approved unanimously.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D26QKQ5FA59E", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D26QKQ5FA59E", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D26QKQ5FA59E" }, { "date": "2024-05-21", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves $1.6M for Ignite Annex and Student Services facility updates", "summary": "The board approved a $1,638,250 guaranteed maximum price for updates to the Ignite Annex and Student Services facility, including classroom and restroom renovations, a new metal roof, and exterior repairs. A separate $923,407 flooring replacement project at Cooper and Centerton Gamble Elementary was also approved. The consent agenda included formal expulsions of four high school students and routine reports. The board recognized Corporal Melissa Fox with the Extra Mile Award.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D26QGT5F9A4B", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D26QGT5F9A4B", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D26QGT5F9A4B" }, { "date": "2024-05-08", "body": "Board of Education Meeting-Personnel", "headline": "Board approves personnel packet and district transfers", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board met in a personnel session to approve the agenda and consent agenda, which included district transfers. The board then entered executive session before voting to accept the personnel recommendations packet as presented. The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4SH38467D75", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D4SH38467D75" }, { "date": "2024-04-16", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves 4.8% salary increase capped at $2,500 for all employees", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board approved a 4.8% salary increase across all salary schedules, capped at $2,500 annually, costing about $5.078 million. They also discussed employee benefits and heard a presentation on Lincoln Junior High's intervention program for students behind in math, English, or behavior. The consent agenda was approved, including routine reports and a formal expulsion of an 8th grade male.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D26Q5U5F6163", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D26Q5U5F6163", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D26Q5U5F6163" }, { "date": "2024-03-27", "body": "Board Work Session", "headline": "Board discusses Downtown Master Plan with school property assessments", "summary": "The board discussed the Downtown Master Plan, reviewing assessments of several school properties (Old High, RE Baker, Sugar Creek, Thomas Jefferson, Lincoln Jr High). They also approved the consent agenda including an inclement weather calendar waiver. The meeting included procedural items like agenda approval and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D2DPAQ63B5FB", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D2DPAQ63B5FB", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=D2DPAQ63B5FB" }, { "date": "2024-03-12", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves $669K math curriculum for K-4", "summary": "The Bentonville School Board approved the adoption of Eureka Math² for grades K-4 at an initial cost of $669,128.95. They also approved the consent agenda including two student expulsions and the monthly financial report. The board recognized Dan Eddy with the Extra Mile Award and received information on 2024 summer camp offerings.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZJK49500348", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=CZJK49500348", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CZJK49500348" }, { "date": "2024-02-20", "body": "Board of Education Meeting", "headline": "Board approves alternate school calendar and $814,690 roof replacement", "summary": "The board voted to switch from a traditional to an alternate calendar for both the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 school years, requiring a state waiver. They also approved a $814,690 guaranteed maximum price contract for replacing the Bentonville High School North roof. The consent agenda and financial report were approved, and staff were recognized.", "agenda_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CYJPFE626093", "minutes_url": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=CYJPFE626093", "source": "https://go.boarddocs.com/ar/bentonville/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=CYJPFE626093" } ] }