Jonesboro Public Schools public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will decide on facility upgrades and personnel pay changes. The board is reviewing the use of ESSER and ARPA grant funds for specific school improvements and staff bonuses.
- HVAC replacement and boiler system at Annie Camp Jr. High using ESSER II and ARP ESSER funds
- Cane Academy Bonus Pay Plan funded through DHS ARPA Operational Grant
- Hourly pay rate increase for Cane Academy support teachers, lead teachers, and administrative assistant
- Petition for Legal Transfers
- Personnel decisions regarding employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement
November Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will consider approving three technology purchases: 30 Apple iMacs for TV production, a Convertible Anatomage table for health science, and 47 Dell desktops for the juvenile detention center. The board will also review the minutes, financial report, legal transfers, and a superintendent report on learning loss efforts.
- Approve purchase of 30 Apple iMac 24" desktop computers for JHS TV Production CTE program
- Approve purchase of Convertible Anatomage Table for NEA Technical Center health science program
- Approve purchase of 47 Dell desktop computers for Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center
- Approve petitions for legal student transfers
- Review monthly financial report and November spotlights
October Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will receive the 2022 Report to the Public covering district goals, accreditation, and financial overviews. Members will also consider resolutions regarding a 5% increase under ACT 1120 of 2013 and various employee insurance agreements.
- 2022 Report to the Public on district goals, curriculum, and financial overview
- Resolution for ACT 1120 of 2013 - 5% Increase
- 2023 School Unemployment Compensation Agreement
- Business Trip Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage for employees and board members
- Petition for Legal Transfer
September Special Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will review and vote on the annual financial report and the 2022-23 budget. The meeting is a special session scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on September 16, 2022.
- Approve the Annual Financial Report and Budget
- Review 2022-23 Budget Presentation.pdf
- Review Annual Financial Report 2022.pdf
- Review 2022-2023 Federal Programs Budgets (2).pdf
September Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will review financial reports and decide on several compensation items for staff. The meeting includes proposals for PreK stipends, hourly rates for after-school and summer programs, and COVID-19 employee retention pay.
- Stipends for PreK staff preparing for LaunchPad (PreK RISE)
- Hourly pay rates for After School and Summer School Instructional Sites
- Additional compensation for retention of licensed and classified staff related to COVID-19
- Purchase of Apple MacBook Air Laptops
- Petitions for Legal Transfer
August Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board will consider several action items including approval of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and a transfer of $1,579,449.38 from the operating fund to the building fund for construction projects. The board will also vote on consulting services for two magnet schools, a policy update, a Spanish curriculum purchase, and the nomination of Joe Sheppard as ASBA regional director. Additionally, the board will hear superintendent reports on facilities, ESSER funds, and security, and will hold an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve proposed budget for 2023-24
- Approve transfer of $1,579,449.38 from Operating Fund 2001 to Building Fund 3200
- Approve Solution Tree consulting services for MicroSociety and Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies magnet schools
- Approve update to Policy 7.12 (Travel Expense Reimbursement)
- Approve purchase of new Spanish curriculum
July Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will consider approving consulting contracts for TNTP and Wit & Wisdom, a contract for Blackboard software, and the purchase of 21 SMART interactive display panels. The meeting also includes approval of school improvement plans and a superintendent mentoring resolution.
- Approve TNTP consulting services for secondary schools and special education
- Approve Wit & Wisdom Coaching Series and Strategic Planning Support Plan
- Approve Blackboard contract proposal
- Approve purchase of 21 SMART Interactive Display Panels
- Approve School Improvement Plans for district schools
June Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will review several action items including teacher funding, consulting services, and student handbook revisions. The meeting also includes a financial report and updates on school safety and facilities.
- Funding teacher accounts via ClassWallet for the 2022-2023 school year
- Purchase of Capturing Kids' Hearts consulting services
- Purchase of Virco furniture using ESSER II funds
- Renewal of property insurance through Arkansas School Board Association
- Continuation of mental health contracts with Mid-South Health Systems and Methodist Family Health
Special Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will vote to approve new hourly rates for staff and athletic bus drivers, approve Choice student applications, and review personnel for employment.
- Approve additional duty and non-contracted hourly rates including athletic bus driver rates
- Approve Choice Students
- Review personnel for employment, transfers, resignations, and coaching changes
- Notification of Bid Award on the Activity Gym
- Review Jonesboro High School Activity Gym GMP
May Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will vote on several action items including changes to salary schedules and contract days, additional duty and hourly rates, and purchases for technology, a coffee shop, and high school furniture. The board will also recognize student athletic achievements and consider an expulsion.
- Approve additional salary schedule and contract day changes
- Approve additional duty and non-contracted hourly rates
- Approve purchase of switches for technology
- Approve equipment for JHS Coffee Shop from Aramark
- Approve additional amount for buses previously procured
April Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will vote on approving the DHS budget, a revised school calendar, and salary increases for certified and classified staff. The meeting also includes several facility projects, including roof replacements and playground equipment purchases.
- Approve DHS Budget Amendments
- Approve revised school calendar
- Approve certified and classified salary increases
- Approve JHS roof replacement
- Approve purchase of 17 SMART Displays
Special Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will convene a special meeting on March 15, 2022, to conduct an executive session for the purpose of reviewing personnel, including employment, transfers, resignations, and retirements.
- Executive session for personnel review and approval
- Review of employment, transfers, resignations, and retirements
- Motion to approve personnel as presented
March Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will consider a motion to suspend the current mask mandate. It will also vote on purchases of SMART Interactive Display Panels, Savvas Elevate Science Curriculum for grades 7‑8, and Envision Mathematics curriculum for grades 7‑8. Additional items include approving February meeting minutes, reviewing the financial report, and accepting a petition for legal transfers.
- Suspend Mask Mandate Resolution (motion to suspend the current mask mandate)
- Purchase of 23 SMART Interactive Display Panels from Piraino Consulting
- Purchase of Savvas Elevate Science Curriculum for Grades 7‑8
- Purchase of Envision Mathematics curriculum for Grades 7‑8
- Approve Petition for Legal Transfers
February Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors will decide on the 2022-23 school calendar and various facility and technology upgrades. The meeting includes a review of the June 30, 2021 audit report and a financial report. The board will also hold an employee hearing and an executive session regarding personnel.
- Purchase of 515 Apple MacBook Air laptops for the Academies at Jonesboro High
- Approval of the 2022-23 school calendar
- Purchase of i-Ready Mathematics Curriculum for elementary schools
- Gym floor replacement at Visual & Performing Arts school
- New carpet installation at International Studies, Health Wellness & Environmental Studies, and Micro and Visual Performing Arts
January Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro School Board will meet to approve a mask mandate resolution, authorize the purchase of 1001 Hester St, and review financial and personnel reports.
- Vote on Mask Mandate Resolution
- Authorize purchase of 1001 Hester St property
- Review Financial Report for January 2022
- Review Personnel for January 2022
- Review JHS Classroom Renovation project