Bentonville Schools public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2023-2024 academic calendar, a $20 million U.S. Treasuries investment, and the monthly financial report, along with routine items like consent agenda and personnel recommendations. The board will also hear information on the summer camp program and snow/AMI day plans.
- Approved $20,000,000 investment in U.S. Treasuries with First National Bank of NWA for 12 months
- Approved 2023-2024 academic calendar reflecting Act 688 start date requirement
- Approved November 2022 financial report showing $99.5 million fund balance
- Approved consent agenda including district-to-district transfers to multiple districts
- Recognized Carol Weatherton with Extra Mile Award for 20 years of Thanksgiving meals
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education met on November 15, 2022, and took action on several items. They approved a three-year renewal of the financial advisory agreement with First Security Beardsley, accepted the October financial report showing a $80.4 million fund balance, and approved revisions to Board Governance and Operations Policy 1.19. The board also received an annual report on school performance and recognized a teacher with the Extra Mile Award.
- Renewed Financial Advisory Agreement with First Security Beardsley for 3 years
- Approved October 2022 Financial Report: fund balance $80.4 million
- Approved Policy 1.19 revisions reflecting new board zones
- Heard Annual Report to the Public on ESSA scores and school performance
- Recognized Sarah Tucker (Willowbrook Elementary) with Extra Mile Award
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board held a work session on October 27, 2022, where it approved the superintendent's contract and heard informational presentations on enrollment analysis and a 10-year facilities master plan update. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.
- Approved superintendent's contract (motion carried unanimously)
- RSP Demographer Enrollment Analysis presented (information)
- 10 Year Facilities Master Plan Update presented (information)
- Agenda approved as presented
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
This is a special board meeting of the Bentonville Schools board that consists solely of procedural items: a welcome, call to order, pledge, roll call, and a motion to adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Meeting opening with welcome, call to order, and pledge
- Roll call by Secretary Brent Leas
- Motion to adjourn
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education approved a $15,892,128 Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Bentonville West High School addition and updates, set for completion by January 2024. The board also approved a substitute pay increase and a childcare pilot program with Mobius, and received informational updates on transportation and recognitions.
- Approved $15,892,128 GMP for BWHS addition, adding 630 seats and 481 parking spaces
- Approved substitute pay increase effective Oct 31, 2022, with estimated impact of $378,160
- Approved Mobius contract for childcare pilot at Vaughn Elementary
- Consent agenda included 5 formal expulsions and school improvement plans
- Recognized Bentonville Pride Marching Band for 3rd place at Bands of America Super Regional
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Board of Education is meeting to approve the fiscal year 2023 district budget, which includes a 2.0% salary raise and increased health insurance contributions. The board will also receive the annual bullying report and consider moving October meeting dates. The agenda includes routine approvals and recognitions.
- FY2023 budget approval: $248.3M revenues, $256.8M expenses, ending fund balance $78.8M
- 2.0% salary raise for 2022-23, adding $3.1M; health insurance contribution increase to $300/month
- Annual bullying report for 2021-22: 81 reported incidents, 31 confirmed
- Move October Board Meeting and Work Session to 10/25 and 10/27, Work Session at Admin Building
- Consent agenda includes 5% salary increase approval and CACFP participation
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education approved a $1,976,574 guaranteed maximum price for Crossland Construction to update and add to the Ignite Construction & Design facility, adding 4,800 square feet and renovating existing space. The board also approved the July 2022 financial report, electronic fund transfers, a consent agenda, and personnel recommendations. The meeting included a recognition award and an executive session.
- Approved $1,976,574 GMP for Ignite Construction & Design facility updates and addition, completion by August 2023
- Approved July 2022 financial report; all-funds balance $87.0M, $13.1M more than last year
- Authorized electronic transfer of funds to vendors, noting $56,378 in rebates last fiscal year
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, facilities, enrollment, transportation reports, and proposed budget/election documents
- Recognized Kathy Crouch, special education teacher at Old High Middle School, with Extra Mile Award
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education held a personnel meeting on August 2, 2022, at the Administration Building. The board approved the agenda, entered executive session, and unanimously accepted the personnel packet as presented. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m. No other substantive business was discussed.
- Approved the meeting agenda as presented
- Retired to executive session under Arkansas FOIA Section 25-19-106
- Accepted the Personnel packet as presented (Ark. Code 6-13-620)
- Personnel packet attachments: AC-BB AUG 2 2022 Personnel Packet names.pdf and Personnel BOE 8.2.2022 names final 2.pdf
- Adjourned at 6:09 p.m.
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Board of Education met on July 19, 2022, and approved a consent agenda, the June financial report, and a request for an additional School Resource Officer at Bentonville West High School. The board also received informational updates on the new district website and recognized Maria Stevenson with the Extra Mile Service Award. The meeting concluded with an executive session and approval of personnel recommendations.
- Approved one additional School Resource Officer for Bentonville West High School at an estimated cost of $99,400
- Approved June 2022 financial report showing $90.3 million fund balance and $206.3 million operating revenues
- Approved consent agenda including facilities, transportation, school improvement plans, and district transfers
- Recognized Maria Stevenson, Willowbrook Elementary registrar, with Extra Mile Service Award
- Introduced new district website and app hosted by Apptegy
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education approved a $797,945 guaranteed maximum price for a new parking lot at the Ignite Annex, renewed property insurance for $868,715, and approved the financial report. The board also recognized a teacher with the Extra Mile Award and received an informational overview of the special education program.
- Approved $797,945 GMP for Ignite Annex Parking Lot (Crossland Construction)
- Approved property insurance renewal for $868,715 with $100,000 deductibles
- Approved financial report; operating fund balance $54.1 million
- Recognized Laurie Harrison (Fulbright Jr. High) with Extra Mile Award
- Consent agenda approved including enrollment and transportation reports
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Board of Education met to approve several facility and financial items, including a major renovation project for Tennie Russell Primary School. The board also reviewed an $80,000 land purchase offer from Buffington Homes and approved the renewal of custodial service contracts.
- Approved $637,006 Guaranteed Maximum Price for Tennie Russell Primary School renovation
- Approved $80,000 offer to purchase 1.94 acres from Buffington Homes of Arkansas, LLC
- Authorized $19,520 renewal for student accident insurance through Health Special Risk, Inc.
- Authorized custodial services contract renewal with SSC Service Solutions for $6,040,812
- Approved continuation of custodial attendance bonus program at approximately $780,000
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education met on April 19, 2022, and approved several action items, including a $73,816 guaranteed maximum price for the Ignite Medical program expansion, the financial report and bus surplus, and student handbooks for 2022-2023. The board also received informational updates on ASBA training, Vaughn Elementary's mascot and colors, and high school capacity. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $73,816 GMP for Ignite Medical expansion/classroom addition
- Approved financial report and surplus of 16 buses (1992-2009)
- Approved student handbooks for 2022-2023 school year
- Recognized Holly Smardo with Extra Mile Award
- Consent agenda included expulsion of 10th grade female at BWHS
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education is deciding on several action items, including approving a new bus technology system, personnel for the 2022-2023 school year, and construction costs for two elementary school updates. The board also approved the superintendent's performance goals and various handbooks. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved $591,190 for Transportant installation on 161 buses, with $96,600 annual fee
- Approved $1,387,791 GMP for Sugar Creek Elementary facility update
- Approved 31 licensed and 12 classified positions for 2022-2023, including new Vaughn Elementary staff
- Approved superintendent performance goals for 2022-2023
- Approved 2022-2023 department handbooks
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Schools Board of Education held a work session to discuss expanding the Ignite Professional Studies program, including new programs in health sciences, construction management, and advanced air mobility, and to discuss weighted credit. The agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned; no formal action was taken on the informational items.
- Ignite program expansion: health sciences (89 accepted, 117 waitlisted), construction management (45 accepted), and new Advanced Air Mobility program
- Health Sciences program offers certifications: CNA, EMT, Pharmacy Tech, Phlebotomy Tech, EKG Tech
- Construction Management program offers certifications: NCCER Core, NCCER Carpentry, OSHA 10, OSHA 30
- Proposed addition of 1.0 FTE for Industrial Maintenance and 1.0 FTE for Advanced Air Mobility
- Discussion of weighted credit policy
Meeting Agenda/Minutes Archive: January 2025-July 2015
The Bentonville Board of Education met on January 18, 2022, to handle routine business and several action items. The board approved the Fiscal Year 2021 audit report, the December 2021 financial report, renewal of the professional liability insurance policy, and a demographic services contract with RSP & Associates. They also received an informational update on updated COVID-19 quarantine guidelines and recognized Chris Rousey with the Extra Mile Award.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2021 Audit Report (unmodified opinion by Landmark PLC)
- Approved December 2021 financial report showing $99.0 million fund balance
- Approved professional liability insurance renewal for $27,290 (5% increase)
- Approved demographic services contract with RSP & Associates, LLC
- Recognized Chris Rousey as January Extra Mile Award recipient