Jonesboro Public Schools public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board will meet on December 9, 2025, to approve minutes from the November 11 meeting, recognize staff achievements, and vote on several action items including a facilities condition assessment, electronic funds transfer authorization, and the School Choice Capacity Resolution for 2026-2027. The board will also review financial reports, legal transfers, and receive updates on partnerships and strategic planning.
- Approval of purchase for facilities condition assessment services
- Authorization of electronic funds transfers (EFT) for district disbursements
- Approval of School Choice Capacity Resolution for 2026-2027 school year
- Recognition of Deondra Courtney, Desiree Stokes, Dan West, and Sylvia Tansil as Guthrie's GameChangers
- Approval of personnel changes as presented
Regular Board Meeting
The Jonesboro Public Schools Board will meet on November 11, 2025, to recognize staff achievements, review financial reports, and vote on policy changes and insurance coverage. The board will also hear updates on cybersecurity, delegate assembly, and school visits.
- Recognize Guthrie's GameChangers staff Adam Eckard, Cordie Gardner, Chelsey Henson & Angela Lovelace
- Approve personnel policy changes for Policy 4.47 (Personal Electronic Devices) and Policy 6.13 (School Facilities Use)
- Approve Business Trip Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage for employees and school board members
- Review October 2025 financial report and leadership presentation
- Award Health Wellness & Environmental Studies for High Math Growth and Overall Growth achievements
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Board of Directors will review several action items including tuition changes, facility construction costs, and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes reports on district financial status and strategic goals.
- Proposed $10 per week tuition increase for paid Pre-K slots
- Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for NEACTC Renovation and JHS Alumni Plaza
- Contract with State Systems for fire alarm replacement at Leadership Magnet School
- Purchase of PDK Access Control Doors from Blue Sky Technologies for Don Riggs Gymnasium, Indoor Facility, and Ewart Fieldhouse
- Approval of 2025-2026 classified salary schedules
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search in executive session, with no action expected. The board will also consider consent items including the purchase of a bus, a school vehicle, and a CNC router, as well as approve certified personnel policies, salary schedules, and hourly rates.
- Approve the purchase of a new bus
- Approve the purchase of a school vehicle
- Approve the purchase of a programmable CNC router for the Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center
- Approve additional certified personnel policies
- Approve 2025-2026 certified salary schedules
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Board of Directors will decide on the appointment of Elizabeth Ashten Black as District Treasurer and vote on several facility projects. The meeting includes reviews of personnel policy changes and contracts for special education and food services.
- Appointment of Elizabeth Ashten Black as District Treasurer
- Purchase of Apple MacBook Air computers for Academies at Jonesboro High School
- MacArthur Roof Replacement and floor tile installation at JHS
- Abatement of 9,364 square feet and installation of 9,265 square feet of LVT at PreK Flint
- Continuation of Aramark as District FSMC for the 2025-26 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will vote on purchasing four Opengate Weapon Detection Systems for Annie Camp and Douglas MacArthur Jr. High Schools. Other action items include replacing doors at Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies, approving a guaranteed maximum price for MacArthur Gym restroom renovations, and installing security cameras on school buses. The board will also discuss superintendent selection in executive session.
- Approve purchase of 4 Opengate Weapon Detection Systems ($ amount not specified) for two junior highs
- Approve replacement doors and hardware at Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet school
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for MacArthur Gym restroom renovation
- Approve purchase of REI Camera Systems for school bus fleet
- Approve Cyber Security Resolution as required by state policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Board of Directors will meet in executive session to discuss the superintendent search. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.
- Executive session regarding superintendent search
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Board of Directors will meet in executive session to interview a candidate for superintendent. The agenda states that no action will take place at this meeting.
- Superintendent search interview in executive session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session for interviewing a superintendent candidate. No action will be taken during this meeting, which will be followed by adjournment.
- Executive session to interview superintendent candidate
- No action will be taken at this meeting
- Meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will consider two notable consent items: buying a 2021 Ford F550 bucket truck from Custom Truck One Source and hiring Blade Runner Lawn Care for five school sites. The board will also review financial reports, ATLAS student-growth data, and legal transfers, and hold an executive session on personnel matters.
- Approve purchase of a 2021 Ford F550 4x4 bucket truck from Custom Truck One Source
- Approve Blade Runner Lawn Care as new provider for Health Wellness & Environmental Studies, Math & Science, Math & Science Parks, PreK North and SUCCESS
- Approve additional compensation for teachers teaching over 150 students per day (1st semester 2024-2025)
- Review ATLAS Growth Data presentation by Mrs. Doyle
- Approve renewal of Educators Legal Liability and General Liability insurance with Cadence Insurance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School District Board of Directors is holding a special meeting on February 6, 2025. The board will enter executive session to discuss the superintendent search. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Executive session for superintendent search discussion
- Call to order and roll call as procedural actions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Jonesboro School Board will vote on accepting a guaranteed maximum price for elevator modernization at Annie Camp Jr High, approve the 2025-2026 school calendar, and hear the district's audit report. The board will also consider resolutions for a superintendent mentoring program and the buyback of obsolete iPads and MacBook Airs.
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for elevator modernization at Annie Camp Jr High
- Approve 2025-2026 school calendar
- Approve audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- Approve buyback of obsolete iPads and MacBook Airs from Second Life Mac
- Approve resolution for Superintendent Mentoring Program