Jonesboro Public Schools public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular December Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board will approve the minutes from the November 9 meeting and adopt a resolution for Electronic Funds Transfer for employee benefits. It will also approve the purchase of a welding shop storage building at NEATC to be installed by Lacy's Welding and Construction, and a .12 index stipend for the NJROTC instructor. Additional items include a legal transfer petition, financial report review, and a COVID‑19 update.
- Approve minutes for the November 9, 2021 board meeting
- Adopt resolution to approve Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for employee benefits and withholdings
- Approve purchase of welding shop storage building at NEATC, to be installed by Lacy's Welding and Construction
- Approve NJROTC Instructor stipend of .12 index
- Approve petition for legal transfer
November Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including voting on the Facilities Master Plan, increasing the district's health insurance contribution, and approving consulting services. The board will also consider legal transfers, unemployment compensation agreements, and appoint a member to fill a vacancy in Zone 1. Spotlights will recognize staff and programs, and the superintendent will provide updates on COVID-19 and facilities.
- Approve the Facilities Master Plan
- Increase district contribution for health insurance
- Additional consulting services from Solution Tree for MicroSociety Magnet School
- Approve remainder of Capturing Kids' Hearts contract
- Appoint board member for Zone 1 vacancy
October Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will vote on a resolution providing additional compensation to retain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda also includes multiple purchases of technology, buses, and property, as well as reports on finances, facilities, and ESSER-funded projects. Consent items include adopting academic standards and approving a legal transfer.
- Vote on resolution for additional COVID-19 retention compensation for employees
- Purchase of 119 SMART Interactive Display Panels
- Purchase of 168 Apple iPads with Apple Care+ and cases
- Purchase of property at 1001 Hester
- Purchase of 4 new buses using ESSER funds
September Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will approve the Annual Financial Report and Budget, a Covid-19 leave resolution for the 2021-22 school year, and the purchase of consulting services for the MicroSociety Magnet School. The meeting also includes the approval of paid public announcers and Covid-19 day porters.
- Approve Annual Financial Report and Budget
- Approve Covid Leave Resolution for 2021-22
- Approve consulting services from Solution Tree for MicroSociety Magnet School
- Approve paid public announcer at events and varsity games
- Approve Covid-19 day porters from Marcis & Associates and SG360
August Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will decide on the proposed budget of expenditures and tax levy for the 2022-23 fiscal year. Members will also consider a significant transfer of funds for future construction and a resolution regarding mask mandates.
- Proposed Budget of Expenditures and Tax Levy for fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
- Transfer of $6,920,341.89 from Operating Fund 2001 to Building Fund 3200
- Mask Mandate Resolution
- Purchase of supplemental texts for Core Literacy Curriculum from Mackin using ESSER III Funds
- Election of Ex-Officio Financial Secretary for the 2021-22 school year
July Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board will consider several action items, including approval of the ARP ESSER Plan and additional compensation plans for staff. It will vote on purchases of Apple iPads, SMART Interactive Display Panels, Redcat audio systems, and various digital curriculum materials using ESSER funds. General consent items include legal transfers, CHOICE applications, and renewal of the Sunstar Insurance dental and vision broker contract.
- Approve the ARP ESSER Plan
- Approve the Additional Pay Plan for Retention of Employees Related to Covid-19
- Approve purchase of 533 Apple iPads with AppleCare+ and cases using ESA funds
- Approve purchase of 46 SMART Interactive Display Panels from Piraino Consulting using ESSER II funds
- Renew contract with Sunstar Insurance Group as JPS Dental & Vision Insurance Broker
June Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will approve contracts for custodial services, banking, and mental health, along with the purchase of various literacy and math curricula for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Contract custodial services with Marcis & Associates and Service Group 360 for 3 years
- Select Encore Bank for banking services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
- Approve purchase of Core Phonics Curriculum for Grades K-3 from 95% Group Inc.
- Approve purchase of Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts for additional teachers/students
- Approve purchase of Savvas enVision Mathematics Common Core ©2021 Grades 6-8 Digital Math Curriculum
Special Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on May 25, 2021, to conduct an executive session for the purpose of reviewing personnel for employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement.
- Executive session for personnel review
- Motion to approve personnel as presented
- Meeting set for 5:30 p.m. on May 25, 2021
May Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will review several action items including electrical work and lighting for the baseball field. Discussions also include updates on ESSER funds, student meal money, and personnel policy changes.
- Contract change to increase Spirit Coordinator days from 197 to 207
- ESSER II budget revision and employee compensation
- Electrical service rework by RGB Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for the baseball field
- Baseball field lights replacement by Musco Lighting
- Surplus buyback of obsolete Apple devices
April Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will consider approving the 2021-2022 Digital Learning Plan, purchasing two used buses and student desks, and approving bonuses for certified and classified staff. The meeting also includes approval of contracts with Aramark and summer facility projects.
- Approve 2021-2022 Digital Learning Plan
- Approve purchase of two used buses
- Approve bonuses for certified and classified staff
- Approve JPS continuation with Aramark for 2021-2022
- Approve Cane Academy Summer Budget 2021
Special Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will convene a special meeting to vote on a new mask initiative proposed by the Superintendent. The agenda lists a motion to approve the initiative as presented.
- New Mask Initiative
- Motion to approve Mask Initiative as presented
March Regular Board Meeting
The board will approve the minutes from the February 9 and March 1 meetings. They will consider and vote on several purchases, including Core K‑2 literacy materials for $161,865.76, Core 3‑6 literacy materials for $238,134.24, and iPads with AppleCare+ and cases for $549,071.30. Additional items include approval of compensation under Act 933, a petition for legal transfers, a ROTC program update, health department directives, and personnel actions in executive session.
- Approve Core K‑2 Literacy Materials Purchase – $161,865.76
- Approve Core 3‑6 Literacy Materials Purchase – $238,134.24
- Approve iPad Purchase with AppleCare+ and cases – $549,071.30
- Approve Compensation Per Act 933 for 1st semester of 2020‑21 school year
- Approve Petition for Legal Transfer
Special Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The board will review and consider personnel for hire, including potential employment, transfers, resignations, or retirements.
- Executive session regarding employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement
February Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will decide on the 2021-22 school calendar and the ESSER II funds budget. The meeting includes votes on several equipment purchases and insurance renewals. The Superintendent will provide updates on COVID-19, virtual schooling, and facilities.
- Approval of the 2021-2022 School Calendar
- Approval of the ESSER II Funds (6781) Budget
- Purchase of 300 Apple MacBook Air laptops using ESSER II funds
- Purchase of new turf for the High School indoor facility
- Purchase of Smart Board Interactive Projection Systems for Jonesboro Kindergarten Center
January Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will consider approving a budget revision for ESSER Fund 6780 (federal COVID-19 relief) and a COVID-19 leave resolution for employees. Other action items include approving the June 30, 2020 audit report, a resolution for electronic funds transfers, and legal transfers. The board will also hold an executive session on personnel and superintendent's contract renewal, and elect board officers for the year.
- Approve ESSER Fund 6780 budget revision (federal COVID relief)
- Approve COVID-19 leave resolution
- Approve June 30, 2020 audit report
- Approve resolution for electronic funds transfers
- Election of board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Disbursing Officer)