Hot Springs School District public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Board
The Hot Springs School District board will vote on approving Phase 2 of a construction project and a roof repair estimate. They will also consider a support agreement with Kristen Craig Garner, LLC, and ratify personnel changes. Informational reports include the superintendent's update and student academic achievement.
- Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024
- Approval of financial report
- Roof repair estimate (Strategic Action 6)
- Kristen Craig Garner, LLC support agreement
- Construction Phase 2 board approval
School Board
The Hot Springs School Board will vote on several action items, including the 2025-2026 School Choice Capacity Resolution, the 24-25 ESOL Program Handbook, and an annual desktop rotation technology contract. The board will also consider policy updates on student transfers and school choice, a resolution supporting military families, and speech language pathologist service contracts. Informational items include the Superintendent's Report and the Annual Report to the Public on student academic achievement.
- 2025-2026 School Choice Capacity Resolution
- 24-25 ESOL Program Handbook approval
- Technology - Annual Desktop Rotation (White River Services & Solutions Quote)
- Policy updates: Student Transfers, School Choice, IB Diploma Programme Policies
- Resolution in Support of Military Families
School Board
The Hot Springs School District #6 School Board will consider approval of the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes, the financial report, a Microsoft EES agreement, and vehicle purchases. The board will also receive informational updates including the superintendent's report, student academic achievement, and the annual gifted & talented update.
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
- Approval of financial report
- Microsoft EES agreement (technology)
- Vehicle purchases (facilities & transportation)
- Ratification of personnel
School Board
The Hot Springs School District #6 School Board is meeting to approve the 2024-2025 annual budget, financial reports, and minutes from the previous meeting. They will also consider contracts for bus safety technology (Transportant), therapy services, and personnel disclosures, followed by an executive session and personnel ratification.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Budget
- Transportant bus safety contract
- Contract for Therapy Services 2024-2025
- Contract Disclosure Forms for Amy McCord and Wendy Canales
- Ratification of Personnel
School Board Work Session
The Hot Springs School District #6 School Board will hold a work session to discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes only this item and procedural actions.
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 budget
School Board
The Hot Springs School District Board will consider several action items including a mental health services agreement with Ouachita Behavioral Health, audit proposals from three firms, and a memorandum of agreement for a school resource officer with the police department. The board will also approve minutes, financial reports, insurance renewals, and technology maintenance. Informational reports from the superintendent and on student achievement are scheduled.
- Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness School Based Mental Health Services Agreement
- Audit proposals: EGP PLLC ($24,000-$29,000), ATA PLLC ($30,000), HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC ($43,000-$45,000)
- Memorandum of Agreement for 2024-2025 SRO with Hot Springs Police Department
- Arkansas Insurance Renewals
- Technology E-Rates Basic Maintenance of Network
School Board
The board will consider approval of numerous policy updates covering student discipline, staff conduct, and technology use, as well as a professional development memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Dawson. They will also receive informational reports on student achievement and a cell-phone-free schools program.
- Approval of 30+ policy updates including student cell phone use, grading guidelines, and staff code of conduct
- Dawson 2024-2025 professional development MOU
- Informational report on DESE Cell Phone-Free School Program
- Approval of minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting
- Approval of financial report
School Board
The Hot Springs School District #6 School Board will consider several action items, including approving the May 21, 2024 minutes, the financial report, the 2024-2025 meeting calendar, a resolution for a 20% ending balance, a 2024 bus purchase, an athletic insurance premium, an IBOSS technology renewal, a food service management company contract, assurances for federal programs, and the FY23 audit. Informational items include the superintendent's report, summer school update, and end-of-year student achievement data. The board will also hold an executive session and ratify personnel.
- 2024 Bus Purchase
- Food Service Management Company RFP & Contract Approval for 2024-2025
- Approval of FY23 Audit
- Resolution to comply with Act 1105 of 2017 (20% ending balance)
- Dwight Jones Agency Athletic Ins. Premium
School Board
The Hot Springs School District board will vote on the April minutes, financial report, a four-year Community Eligibility Provision renewal, an AARP lease renewal, a contract disclosure form, a policy change on licensed personnel vacations, and a technology contract with White River Services & Solutions. The meeting also includes recognitions and a superintendent's report on student achievement.
- Approval of financial report
- 2024-2025 Community Eligibility Provision re-election for new 4-year cycle
- AARP lease renewal
- Policy 3.46 licensed personnel vacations change
- Technology contract with White River Services & Solutions
School Board
The Hot Springs School District #6 Board will vote on several action items, including the 2024-2025 salary schedules for certified, classified, administrative, and stipend positions, a bonus recommendation, and a proposal for the AWIN communication system. The board will also approve minutes from March 12, 2024, and the financial report, and will hear an update from Oaklawn STEM Magnet. The meeting includes an executive session and ratification of personnel.
- Approval of 2024-2025 salary schedules (certified, classified, administrative, stipend)
- 2024-2025 bonus recommendation
- AWIN Communication System Proposal
- SSC Consumer Price Index 2024-2025 increase
- Ratification of personnel
School Board
The Hot Springs School District #6 Board will vote on routine operational items including minutes, financial reports, equipment purchases, personnel policies, and several service contracts. They will also hear an update on the Park IB Magnet program and consider a hazard mitigation resolution.
- Approval of financial report and February 20, 2024 minutes
- Purchase of a skid steer track loader
- Memorandum of Agreement for HSSD & EARS Program at AR Children's Hospital
- Contracts with Wray Therapy Services and Shannon Therapy Services
- IB Diploma Programme policy update
School Board
The Hot Springs School District #6 Board will meet to consider renaming the Gardner campus, approve the January financial report and check register, and ratify personnel. The agenda also includes presentations on the Military Purple Star Schools program, a Visual & Performing Arts update, and the EAST program, plus a superintendent's report and student achievement update.
- Renaming of the Gardner campus
- Approval of Financial Report and January Check Register
- Ratification of Personnel
- Military Purple Star Schools Presentation
- Approval of Minutes: January 30, 2024
School Board Work Session
The Hot Springs School District #6 School Board held a work session on February 7, 2024. The agenda contains only a communications item and no specific details regarding topics for discussion or decision.
School Board
The Hot Springs School District #6 Board will hold its regular meeting, including action items such as approving the financial report, a 6-year master facilities plan, insurance renewals, and the 2024-25 school calendar. The board will also recognize School Board Recognition Month and may enter executive session before ratifying personnel.
- Approval of 6-Year Master Facilities Plan
- Approval of 2024-25 School Calendar (Revised Option #2)
- Approval of 2024-25 Renewal Educators Legal Liability/Employment Practices Liability/Out of State General Liability (ASBA Endorsed Program)
- Oklahoma Street Property action item
- Ratification of personnel