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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting
Bentonville Board of Education to review personnel recommendations
The Board of Education will meet to consider a personnel recommendation packet. The meeting also includes time for public comments and an executive session.
- Personnel recommendation packet (BOE Pers Name Packet 8.4.2026 Version 1.pdf)
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Jennifer Faddis, President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Public Comments
a.
Public Comments - President Faddis (podcast)
4.
Executive Session
5.
Personnel Recommendations
a.
Personnel recommendation - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
BOE Pers Name Packet 8.4.2026 Version 1.pdf
Recommended action: Motion to accept the Personnel Packet as presented.
6.
Adjourn
a.
Adjourn - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Motion to adjourn.
The Board adjourned at p.m.
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting
Board to vote on $20M investment, property sales, and internet filtering renewal
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education will meet on July 21, 2026, to decide on several key items, including a $20 million investment in a U.S. Treasury Note, the sale of two parcels of land, and the renewal of internet content filtering to comply with federal E-rate funding requirements. The board will also review financial reports, surplus vehicles, and personnel recommendations.
- Approve $20,000,000 investment in a U.S. Treasury Note with BOK Financial
- Authorize sale of parcel 01-10793-000 on SE C Street for $225,000
- Decline sale of parcel 01-16904-000 on Bright Road
- Renew internet content filtering system (Linewize) to comply with CIPA and E-rate regulations
- Approve surplus of a 2005 Chevy Colorado and a 2020 BBQ Trailer from facilities fleet
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Jennifer Faddis, President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Recognitions
a.
Recognition - Dr. Debbie Jones (podcast)
State Champions: BHS Boys Soccer
4.
Public Comments
a.
Public Comments - President Faddis (podcast)
5.
Calendar
a.
Review Calendar - President Faddis (podcast)
August 4 - Board of Education Meeting - Personnel, 5:30 p.m.
August 7 - Convocation
August 11 - First day of school
August 18 - Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
6.
Consent Agenda
a.
Consent Agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
b.
Renew Three-Year Municipal Advisory Agreement
Municipal Advisory Agreement.pdf
c.
Facilities Report
Facilities Board Report June 2026.pdf
d.
Transportation Report
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Tatum Aicklen, Vice President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - Vice President Aicklen (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Public Comments
a.
Public Comments - Vice President Aicklen (podcast)
4.
Calendar
a.
Review Calendar - Vice President Aicklen (podcast)
July 21 - Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
August 4 - Board of Education Meeting - Personnel, 5:30 p.m.
August 7 - Convocation, Arend Arts Center, 8:00 am
August 11 - First day of school
August 18 - Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
5.
Consent Agenda
a.
Consent Agenda - Vice President Aicklen (action) (podcast)
b.
Facilities Report
Facilities Board Report June 2026.pdf
c.
Transportation Report
May monthly transportation report.pdf
d.
Enrollment Report
June 1 Total Enrollment 2026.pdf
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting
Board to vote on $1.1M lawncare contract split and approve financial report
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education will meet to approve routine items including the April financial report showing an $8.9M increase in the building fund, recognize staff and students, and vote on splitting a $1.1M lawncare contract between OPW Commercial Services and Envy Lawncare for 2026-27. The board will also accept updated department handbooks for the 2026–2027 school year.
- Split $1.1M lawncare contract: OPW Commercial Services ($315,533) for east of Walton Blvd, Envy Lawncare ($775,232) for west of Walton Blvd
- Approve April 2026 financial report showing $78.8M total fund balance, $38.6M operating fund balance
- Accept updated department handbooks for 2026–2027 school year per Arkansas education code
- Recognize Dr. Debbie Jones and state champion teams (BHS chamber choir, swim, boys & girls track)
- Honor Ashton Smith, school security officer, for Extra Mile recognition at Evening Star Elementary
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Jennifer Faddis, President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Recognitions
a.
Recognition - Dr. Debbie Jones (podcast)
Extra Mile - Ashton Smith
Ashton Smith is in his first year with Bentonville Schools, serving as a commissioned school security officer at Evening Star Elementary. As one might imagine, Evening Star families were thrilled to welcome. They loved knowing another level of protection had been layered on to the campus security plan. Officer Smith began his role patrolling halls, securing entries and watching over the campus. Soon though he saw another opportunity.
Amy Parton, an Evening Star mother, wrote that her son, Miles, was still finding his footing when Officer Smith extended his friendship.
“CSSO Smith built a relationship with my son using Miles’ imagination, sense of purpose and fun,” Amy wrote.
During the holidays last year, CSSO Smith and Miles set …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting
Bentonville Schools propose $2.9M bus purchase and $7.9M custodial contract
The Board of Education is deciding on several high-value contracts for transportation and facility maintenance. They are also discussing the repurposing of school spaces for career labs and the sale of a 1.42-acre land parcel.
- Purchase of 18 diesel school buses from Rush Truck Centers for $2,920,500
- Renewal of custodial contract with SSC Service Solutions for $7,928,579
- Contract with Crossland Construction and State Systems for $513,093 to create a Plant and Animal Science room at BHS
- Proposal to appraise and sell a 1.42-acre land parcel adjacent to The International School at MMJ
- Renewal of food service contract with Aramark for the 2026-27 school year
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Jennifer Faddis, President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Recognitions
a.
Recognition - Dr. Debbie Jones (podcast)
Extra Mile Award - Tony Atzbach
Tony Atzbach is a professional bus driver in Bentonville Schools. He was nominated for the Extra Mile Award by more than a dozen parents and colleagues after a remarkable display of professionalism and courage.
On January 30, 2026, Tony was still a rookie employee with Bentonville Schools. He’d been on the job for just eight months when a young student slumped to the floor.
“I thought she had fallen asleep, but she didn’t respond to me,” Tony said.
Tony didn’t panic but picked up his little bus rider and laid her carefully on a seat, placing a backpack under her head.
Tony called 911 and immediately notified the transportation team.
While giving updates on the second grader’s breathing, Tony …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting
Board to vote on $1.28M chiller replacements and $1.49M K-4 science curriculum
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education will meet March 17, 2026, to decide on replacing HVAC chillers at three schools for $1,277,010 and adopting a new K–4 science curriculum for $1,494,044. The board will also vote on renewing student accident insurance at $19,520, approve a 4% raise for most staff, and receive financial and facilities reports.
- Chiller replacement at Bentonville West High, Lincoln Junior High, and Arend Arts Center for $1,277,010
- Adoption of Amplify Science K–4 curriculum for $1,494,044 over five years
- Renewal of student accident insurance with Health Special Risk, Inc. at $19,520
- 4% salary increase for licensed/classified staff except OT/PT therapists
- Approval of $99.2M fund balance as of period 8, 2025–26
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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Jennifer Faddis, President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Recognitions
a.
Recognition - Dr. Debbie Jones (podcast)
Casey Henry - Extra Mile Award
On November 24, 2025, Casey Henry, the assistant ladies' basketball coach at Bentonville West High School, made the trip with his student-athletes to Cabot High School for what he expected to be a routine game.
In the second quarter, a West player landed a nice three-pointer and started the defensive shuffle down the court.
“As we moved down the court, I noticed one of our players looking toward the far baseline, holding her face in her hands and appearing distressed. I looked in the same direction and saw an official lying face
down on the floor,” Coach Henry narrated.
Coach Henry didn’t think. He reacted just as he had many times before.
“I served as a Combat Medic in the United States Army for eight years,” Coach shared.
“During my active duty, I wa …
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Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting
Board to vote on 2027–2028 school calendar and approve January financial report
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education will meet to decide on the 2027–2028 academic calendar and approve the January 2026 financial report. Members will also receive updates on district safety, enrollment, and personnel matters.
- Approve 2027–2028 Academic Calendar (COM 24-055)
- Approve January 2026 Financial Report ($103.4M fund balance)
- Adopt 2026–2027 School Choice Capacity Resolution
- Approve Classified Salary Schedule for Facilities Maintenance
- Approve 14 Commissioned School Security Officer positions ($652,000) with 10 hired
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Jennifer Faddis, President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Recognitions
a.
Recognition - Dr. Debbie Jones (podcast)
BHS Dance State Championship Recognition
4.
Public Comments
a.
Public Comments - President Faddis (podcast)
5.
Calendar
a.
Review Calendar - President Faddis (podcast)
March 17 - Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
March 23-27 - Spring Break, no school
*April 20 - Board of Education Meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Monday)
6.
Consent Agenda
a.
Consent Agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
b.
Enrollment Report
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Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Work Session
Bentonville School Board reviews 10-year facilities plan for projected growth
The Board is holding an informational work session to review enrollment trends and building capacities. The district expects a total increase of 4,050 students over the next decade. No formal action or voting will occur during this session.
- Forecasted total district increase of 4,050 students
- Identification of facilities forecasted to exceed 100% capacity, including Bentonville West High School and Grimsley Junior High
- Proposal to use the Bentonville Healthcare Center Campus for the Ignite Professional Studies Regional Program
- Projection for a new middle school facility to open in 2031-32
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Board Work Session
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Jennifer Faddis, President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Public Comments
a.
Public Comments - President Faddis (podcast)
4.
Content
a.
10 Year Plan - Dr. Debbie Jones (information) (podcast)
Board Final Long Range Planning Workshop Jan 2026.pdf
Statutory Authority and Purpose
In accordance with Arkansas statute A.C.A. § 6-21-806 , the Bentonville School District maintains a board-approved, districtwide facilities master plan. This summary facilitates the annual review process, allowing the Board and administration to evaluate enrollment trends, current building capacities, and strategic initiatives for the 10-Year Facility Plan .
Enrollment Analysis and Projections
As of the October 1, 2025 report, the District experience …
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Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board of Education Meeting
Board to vote on FY2025 audit report and review 2027-2028 school calendar
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. on January 20, 2026, at 500 Tiger Blvd. Key actions include voting to accept the FY2025 audit report and reviewing the first draft of the 2027-2028 academic calendar. The board will also receive updates on AI tools for classrooms, parent university events, and the district’s financial status.
- Vote to accept FY2025 Audit Report (Landmark PLC, unmodified opinion)
- First reading of 2027-2028 Academic Calendar draft
- AI tool Brisk Teaching adopted for staff and students
- Parent University events scheduled January 13 and 15, 2026
- $107.4M total fund balance (23.2M above prior year) at Period 6 2025-26
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Administration Building
500 Tiger Blvd.
Bentonville AR 72712
5:30 PM
1.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge
a.
Welcome/Call to Order/Pledge - Jennifer Faddis, President (podcast)
b.
Roll Call - Becky Guthrie, Secretary
2.
Approval/Modify Agenda
a.
Approve the agenda - President Faddis (action) (podcast)
Recommended action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
3.
Recognitions
a.
Recognition - Dr. Debbie Jones (podcast)
Cross Country State Champions
Extra Mile recipient - Eric Barnett
We all enjoy compliments. Encouraging words validate a job well done, whether it’s from a spouse, supervisor or a friend. But what is it about a kind word from a child? Maybe it’s because they don’t hold back. Their words, for better or worse, are unfiltered and honest. Brooke Brewer knew a teacher at The International School at Mary Mae Jones was doing something right when her daughter couldn’t stop complimenting him.
Brooke wrote that her daughter, Blaire, counts down the days until she can count beats in Mr. B’s music class. Eric Barnett, a seven-year teacher at Bentonville Schools, is ad …
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