Jonesboro Public Schools public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will review financial reports and a COVID-19 update from the Superintendent. Action items include approving an electronic funds transfer resolution and a new storage building for NEATC.
- Purchase of a welding shop storage building at NEATC to be installed by Lacy's Welding and Construction
- Approval of a .12 index stipend for the NJROTC Instructor position
- Adoption of a resolution for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for employee benefits and withholdings
- Review of the November monthly financial report
- Recognition of Celia Mayfield for 3rd place in the ASBA Essay Contest
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors held its November regular meeting to approve the Facilities Master Plan and increase the district's contribution to health insurance. The board also approved additional consulting services for the MicroSociety Magnet School and the remainder of the Capturing Kids' Hearts contract. Additionally, the board appointed a member to fill a vacancy in Zone 1 and elected its officers.
- Approval of the Facilities Master Plan
- Approval of an increase in the District Contribution for Health Insurance
- Approval of additional consulting services from Solution Tree for MicroSociety Magnet School
- Approval of the remainder of the Capturing Kids' Hearts Contract
- Appointment of a Board Member for the Vacancy in Zone 1
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will review several action items including employee retention compensation and various equipment purchases. The meeting also includes reports on district goals, financial status, and updates regarding COVID-19 and ESSER-funded projects.
- Resolution for additional employee retention compensation related to Covid-19
- Purchase of 119 SMART Interactive Display Panels
- Purchase of 168 Apple iPads including Apple Care+ and cases
- Purchase of CKLA (Amplify) literacy curriculum for grades K-2
- Purchase of 4 new buses using ESSER funds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular September meeting, addressing routine approvals and several action items. The board will vote on adding a paid public announcer at events and varsity games, removing Section 9 of district policies to comply with Act 612 of 2021 (prohibiting collective bargaining), approving a COVID leave resolution for the 2021-22 school year, purchasing consulting services from Solution Tree for MicroSociety Magnet School, and approving COVID-19 day porters from Marcis & Associates and SG360. They will also consider consent items including legal transfers, the annual financial report and budget, and personnel matters in executive session.
- Approve paid public announcer at events and varsity games
- Delete Section 9: Negotiations Agreement from district policies (Act 612 compliance)
- Approve COVID leave resolution for 2021-22 school year
- Purchase consulting services from Solution Tree for MicroSociety Magnet School
- Approve COVID-19 day porters from Marcis & Associates and SG360
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors is reviewing several action items including federal relief fund applications and staff compensation plans. The agenda includes multiple proposals for purchasing classroom technology, digital curricula, and intervention programs using ESSER funds.
- Approval of the ARP ESSER Plan
- Additional pay plan for retention of licensed and classified staff related to Covid-19
- Purchase of 533 Apple iPads, including AppleCare+ and cases
- Purchase of 46 SMART Interactive Display Panels from Piraino Consulting
- Purchase of 197 Redcat Classroom Audio Systems from Piraino Consulting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular June meeting, reviewing financial reports and a facilities update. The board will vote on several action items, including custodial service contracts, a new banking services provider, and multiple curriculum purchases for K-12. Consent items include personnel policies, salary schedules, and mental health contracts.
- Approve 3-year custodial service contracts with Marcis & Associates and Service Group 360
- Approve banking services with Encore Bank from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024
- Purchase Core Phonics Curriculum for grades K-3 from 95% Group Inc.
- Purchase literacy materials for grades 7-12 from StudySync
- Approve revised salary schedules for 2021-22
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Board of Directors convened a special meeting to conduct business related to employment. The session included an executive session to review and approve personnel for hiring, transfers, resignations, or retirement.
- Executive session for employment, transfers, resignations, and retirement
- Motion to approve personnel as presented
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular May meeting, reviewing financial reports and taking action on several consent items. Key decisions include approving contracts for baseball field electrical work and lighting replacement, as well as budget revisions and personnel policies.
- Approve RGB Mechanical Contractors for baseball field electrical work
- Approve Musco Lighting for baseball field lights replacement
- Approve ESSER II budget revision and employee compensation
- Approve increase in student meal money for travel
- Approve surplus buyback of obsolete Apple devices
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board will hold its regular April meeting, covering routine approvals and several notable purchases. Action items include approving a bonus resolution for certified and classified staff, buying two used buses, student desks and chairs, interactive white boards, and MacBook Air laptops. The board will also consider the elementary EAST Program, a new bus driver trainee incentive, the 2021-2022 Digital Learning Plan, and facility projects like carpet/tile installation and roof replacement at JHS. Consent items include continuing the Aramark contract and approving special education therapy providers for next year.
- Approve bonus resolution for certified and classified staff
- Purchase two used buses from Cross County School District
- Purchase of MacBook Air laptops and interactive white boards
- Approve JHS roof replacement and carpet/tile install
- Approve continuation with Aramark for 2021-2022 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular March meeting, reviewing financial reports and taking action on several purchases. The board will vote on consent items to buy K-6 literacy materials and iPads, totaling over $949,000, and will discuss personnel in executive session.
- Approve $161,865.76 purchase of CKLA (Amplify) literacy materials for grades K-2
- Approve $238,134.24 purchase of Wit and Wisdom (Great Minds) literacy materials for grades 3-6
- Approve $549,071.30 purchase of iPads with AppleCare+ and cases for grades 3 and 6
- Approve compensation per Act 933 for 1st semester of 2020-21 school year
- Approve petition for legal transfers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on March 1, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and an executive session to discuss employment, transfers, resignations, and retirements. The board will consider a motion to approve personnel as presented. The meeting is expected to adjourn after these items.
- Executive session for employment, transfers, resignations, retirements
- Motion to approve personnel as presented
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold its regular January meeting, taking action on a COVID-19 leave resolution, a budget revision for ESSER Fund 6780, and consent items including the audit report and legal transfers. The board will also hear reports on finances, facilities, COVID-19, virtual academy, and diversity, and will elect officers for the coming year.
- Approve COVID Leave Resolution
- Approve Budget Revision for ESSER Fund 6780
- Approve 6/30/2020 Audit Report (HCJ CPAs & Advisors)
- Approve Resolution for Electronic Funds Transfer
- Election of Board Officers