Jonesboro Public Schools public meetings in 2020
16 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular December Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will vote on purchasing Apple iPads, three new buses, and a play area for Pre-K North. The board will also approve architects and a construction manager for the Activity Gym project.
- Approve purchase of Apple iPads
- Approve architects for Activity Gym project
- Approve purchase of 3 new buses ($304,599 total)
- Approve purchase of play area for Pre-K North ($265,382.06)
- Approve legal transfers
Regular November Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will approve a resolution to issue $16.9 million in refunding bonds and a resolution for superintendent mentoring. The meeting also includes approving consent items for legal transfers and unemployment compensation agreements.
- Approve Resolution for Superintendent Mentoring
- Authorize issuance of Series 2020 Refunding Bonds ($16,930,000)
- Approve ASBA School Unemployment Compensation Agreement for 2021
- Approve ASBA Business Trip Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022)
- Approve Petition for Legal Transfer
Regular October 13, 2020 Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will approve Tate General Contractors as the project manager for the MacArthur Jr. High building project and set hourly rates for new positions in the Emergency School Pantry and Food Box Program. The meeting also includes the election of a treasurer and the adoption of academic standards.
- Approve Tate General Contractors as Project Manager for MacArthur Jr. High
- Approve hourly rates for Emergency School Pantry and Food Box Program
- Elect Treasurer for 2020-21 School Year
- Adopt Academic Standards and Expected Outcomes for Pre-K through 12th Grade
- Approve Resolutions for ACT 1120 of 2013 - 5% Increase
Special Board Meeting September 22, 2020
The Jonesboro School Board will consider resolutions authorizing Series 2020 Refunding and Construction Bonds and refinancing Series 2015 and 2016 bonds. The board will also vote on the annual financial report for 2019-20 and the budget for 2020-21. A superintendent's update on facilities projects is scheduled.
- Resolution authorizing Series 2020 Refunding and Construction Bonds
- Resolution authorizing refinancing of Series 2015 and Series 2016 bonds
- Approval of Annual Financial Report for 2019-20 and Budget for 2020-21
- Facilities project update from superintendent
Regular Board Meeting September 8, 2020
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will review and vote on Covid emergency leave policies for staff and approve legal transfer petitions. The meeting also includes a financial report and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approval of Covid emergency leave policies for licensed and classified personnel
- Review of legal transfer petitions
- Presentation of financial reports
- Executive session for employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
August 2020 Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will meet to discuss the updated Ready for Learning Plan and a COVID-19 update. The board is also deciding on the purchase of a digital curriculum and the election of a financial secretary.
- Purchase of TeachTown Digital Curriculum
- Updated Jonesboro Public Schools Ready for Learning Plan
- Election of Ex-Officio Financial Secretary for 2020-21 School Year
- Petition for Legal Transfers
- Financial reports for July 2020 revenues and expenditures
Special Board Meeting July 28, 2020
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will meet to approve a petition for legal transfers, a purchase of document cameras, and a document regarding school reopening. The meeting will also include a superintendent's update on Covid-19 and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve Petition for Legal Transfers
- Approve Purchase of Document Cameras
- Approve Jonesboro Ready for Learning Document
- Covid-19 Update
- Executive Session for Personnel
July 14, 2020 Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will vote on several action items, including the purchase of Imagine Learning for grades K-12, approval of policies for the new Jonesboro Public Schools Virtual Academy, and a calendar revision for the 2020-21 school year. The superintendent will discuss the upcoming special election for a bond restructuring and provide a COVID-19 update. Other consent items include renewing the dental and vision insurance broker contract and participating in the Community Eligibility Program for free meals.
- Approve purchase of Imagine Learning program for grades K-12
- Approve policies for Jonesboro Public Schools Virtual Academy
- Approve 2020-21 Calendar Revision
- Renew contract with Sunstar Insurance as dental and vision insurance broker
- Discuss bond restructure ballot initiative and COVID-19 update
Regular Board Meeting June 9, 2020
The Jonesboro School District Board will vote on a resolution to suspend district policies in line with emergency COVID-19 legislation. It will also review the monthly financial report and discuss several consent items, including legal transfers, insurance renewals, salary schedules, and copier rental agreements. Additional items include approval of choice student numbers and updates on CARES funding and re‑entry plans.
- Approve COVID-19 emergency resolution suspending district policies
- Approve legal transfers petition
- Approve renewal of property insurance
- Approve revised salary schedules for licensed and classified staff
- Approve copier rental renewal with Forrest Office Machines for four years at the same price
May Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will consider approving the purchase of 2,100 iPads for students at a cost of $1,047,330.79, as well as a recommendation to buy a Pre-K Center on Johnson Street. The meeting also includes approval of consent items such as the School Choice Capacity Resolution and the Pre-K Handbook for the 2020-21 school year.
- Approve purchase of 2,100 Apple iPads for $1,047,330.79
- Approve recommendation to purchase Pre-K Center on Johnson St.
- Approve School Choice Capacity Resolution
- Approve Pre-K Handbook for 2020-21 school year
- Approve Extended School Year Services
Special Board Meeting April 23, 2020
The Jonesboro School Board of Directors will convene a special meeting to conduct an executive session focused on employment, transfers, resignations, and retirements. The board is expected to vote on personnel recommendations following the closed-door review.
- Executive session for personnel review (hiring, transfers, resignations)
- Motion to approve personnel as presented
April Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will review and likely approve several action items, including a resolution to pay hourly workers, a cyber liability insurance proposal, and specific facility repair projects. The meeting also includes consent items for legal transfers and the continuation of food service with Aramark.
- Approve Resolution to Pay Hourly Workers
- Approve Proposal for Cyber Liability Insurance
- Approve Roof Repair at Pre-K Flint Street ($64,710)
- Approve Recommendation to Replace Sewer Main at International Studies (max $16,000)
- Approve JPS Continuation with Aramark for 20-21 School Year
Special Board Meeting April 6, 2020
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on April 6, 2020, to conduct a roll call, enter an executive session for personnel matters, and adjourn.
- Executive session for employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement
- Motion to approve personnel as presented
March Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will vote on several action items, including a $254,901 purchase of iPads and accessories for 7th grade students at ACJHS and DMJHS, and a $127,062 purchase of zSpace augmented reality hardware for the NEACTC medical program. The board will also consider creating two new district positions: Spirit Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Director. A financial report and recognition of Scholastic Art Award winners are on the agenda.
- Purchase of 600 iPads, cases, crayons, and manager licenses for 7th graders at ACJHS and DMJHS ($254,901.23)
- Purchase of zSpace augmented reality hardware and license for NEACTC medical program ($127,062.18)
- Approval of new Spirit Coordinator position for the district
- Approval of new Assistant Athletic Director position
- Approval of Cane Academy Summer Budget 2020
February 2020 Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will review the 2020-2021 school calendar and a financial report. The body is also deciding on legal transfers, insurance renewals, and personnel actions for February 2020 and the 2020-2021 school year.
- Approval of the 2020-2021 school calendar
- Renewal of School Board Legal Liability Proposal for Insurance
- Approval of Petitions for Legal Transfer
- Review and approval of the Monthly Financial Report
- Personnel decisions regarding employment, transfers, resignations, and 2020-2021 administrator renewals
Regular January Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will review and approve minutes from the December 2019 meeting, review financial reports, and discuss personnel matters and the superintendent's contract renewal.
- Approval of December 2019 meeting minutes
- Review of financial reports for December 2019
- Review of administrative salaries in Arkansas
- Personnel review for January 2020
- Renewal of Superintendent's contract for 2020-21