Magnolia School District public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will review the December 2025 Personnel Report and receive policy updates from the Human Resources Coordinator. The meeting includes presentations on student biliteracy, FFA parliamentary procedure, and high school interim ATLAS data.
- December 2025 Personnel Report
- Policy updates presented by Human Resources Coordinator
- Petition to Transfer Student(s)
- MHS Interim ATLAS Data presentation
- Financial Report
Certified Personnel Policies Committee Meeting
The Certified Personnel Policy Committee will meet to review Policy 3.34 regarding Personnel Parental Leave.
- Review of Policy 3.34 Personnel Parental Leave
Regular Board Meeting
The Magnolia School District Board will review the proposed budget of expenditures and tax levy for the 2027-2028 fiscal year. The board will also consider approvals for the 2026-2027 school calendar and a teacher and administrator recruitment and retention plan.
- Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy for July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2028
- Teacher and Administrator Recruitment and Retention Plan
- 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
- Standards of Accreditation Annual Compliance
- K-3 ELA student data report
Certified Personnel Policies Committee Meeting
The Magnolia School District Certified Personnel Policies Committee will meet to elect officers and review the 2026-2027 school calendar. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, officer elections, calendar review, and adjournment.
- Officer elections
- 2026-2027 calendar review
Regular Board Meeting
The Magnolia School District Board will meet to decide on the 2025-2026 curriculum and a street name change. The board will also review quotes for Chromebook purchases and the Facilities Master Plan.
- Approval of Magnolia School District 2025-2026 Curriculum
- Approval of a street name change
- Quotes for Chromebook purchases
- Review of the Facilities Master Plan
- Approval of Tabatha Adams as Surrogate Parent Program Designee
Special School Board Meeting
The Magnolia School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a student discipline matter. The agenda includes only call to order, roll call, the discipline item, and adjournment, with no other business listed.
- Student discipline discussion
Regular Board Meeting
The board will hear opening day reports from each campus principal, a financial report and budget presentation from the CFO, and a property insurance update from the superintendent. A petition to transfer a student will also be presented. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Opening day reports from each campus principal
- Financial report and budget presented by CFO Carol Longino
- Property insurance update presented by Mr. Ward
- Petition to transfer a student
Regular Board Meeting
The board will consider approving the July 2025 meeting minutes, the financial report, and several technology-related items including new policies, a district disaster recovery plan, and technology device purchases. They will also vote on a student transfer petition and the August 2025 personnel report. Additionally, the board will discuss the 2026 election timeline and upcoming training dates for members.
- Consider approval of the financial report
- Consider approval of technology policies
- Consider approval of the District Disaster Recovery Plan
- Consider approval of technology device(s) with quotes
- Consider approval of the August 2025 personnel report
Regular Board Meeting
The Regular Board Meeting will include a financial report for June 2025, a presentation of ATLAS data by the Superintendent, and discussion of student transfer petitions. The board will also consider approval of minutes, fixed asset retirements, auction items, and a personnel report.
- June 2025 Financial Report presented by CFO Carol Longino
- ATLAS Data presentation by Superintendent Ward
- Petition to Transfer Student(s) presented by Superintendent Ward
- Personnel Report presented by Superintendent Ward
- Items for auction presented by CFO Carol Longino
Regular Board Meeting
The Magnolia School District Board will consider approving the 2025-2026 classified salary schedule, multiple bids (playground equipment, flooring, milk/juice/chemicals, food from Sysco, fuel), and policy updates across seven sections. They will also vote on officer elections, the 2025-2026 meeting calendar, a student transfer petition, the MAGSA student handbook, and June personnel. A report on the Magnolia Performing Arts Center will be presented.
- Consider Approval of Classified 2025-2026 Salary Schedule
- Consider Approval of Playground Equipment Bid
- Consider Approval of Flooring Bid
- Consider Approval of Milk, Juice, and Chemical Bids
- Consider Approval of Policy Updates (7 sections)
Regular Board Meeting
The Magnolia School District Board will review the April financial report and a May personnel report. The board is also considering the approval of bids for dirtwork on the tennis courts.
- Bids for dirtwork on the Tennis Courts
- April Financial Report
- May Personnel Report
- Recognition of Arkansas Governor's Scholars and Biliteracy Qualifiers
Certified Personnel Policies Committee Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss a possible amendment to the 2025-2026 School Calendar, presented by Superintendent Mr. Ward. The meeting will also include a call to order and adjournment.
- Consider possible change to the 2025-2026 School Calendar
Regular Board Meeting
The Magnolia School District Board will consider approving construction bids for resurfacing athletic fields and building a new tennis court. The board will also vote on closing documents for bond issues, the legislative audit, and a food service contract renewal for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, members will discuss the use of AI in education and consider amending the 2025-26 school calendar.
- Consider approval of construction bids for resurfacing athletic fields
- Consider approval of tennis court construction bid
- Consider approval of closing documents for bond issues
- Consider approval of contract renewal for food service (2025-2026)
- Consider amending the 2025-26 school calendar
Regular Board Meeting
The Magnolia School Board will consider approving new course offerings for the 2025-2026 school year for grades 6-12. The board will also hear a financial report, review interim math data from Central Elementary, and vote on a 2025 election resolution. Personnel changes and a student transfer petition are also on the agenda.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Course Offerings for grades 6-12
- Financial Report presented by CFO Carol Longino
- Interim math data presentation from Central Elementary
- Consideration of the 2025 Election Resolution
- March 2025 Personnel Report
Regular Board Meeting
The Regular Board Meeting on February 10, 2025, will consider adopting the ADE K-12 Cybersecurity Policy and a classified employment waiver. The board will also hear the January 2025 financial report, discuss a student transfer petition, receive a legislative update, and review the February 2025 personnel report before entering executive session.
- Consider adopting ADE K-12 Cybersecurity Policy
- Classified Employment Waiver presented by Superintendent
- Petition to Transfer Student presented by Superintendent
- January 2025 Financial Report from Chief Financial Officer
- February 2025 Personnel Report from Superintendent
Regular Board Meeting
The board will consider adopting the proposed budget of expenditures with a tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and also consider the sale of second lien bonds for capital improvement projects.
- Consider adopting proposed budget of expenditures with tax levy for FY 2026-27
- Consider approval of sale of Second Lien Bond for Capital Improvement Projects
- Appointment of 2025 Legislative Liaison
- Petition to transfer student(s)
- Update on interim testing and school accountability