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Facilities update

A facilities representative reported the mobile-panel conversion's framing is \u001cabout 90%,\u001d with plumbing and electrical work in wall and inspections expected before sheetrocking begins. The representative said one delay stemmed from sewer issues: a major sewer line running through the school site has sections that are crushed, and tying into that line may be outside the current project's scope and could push the timeline. The presenter said the clinic's internal sewer lines are in place but the external tie-in remains unresolved; staff said they will evaluate potential rerouting or separate repair under a later phase.

Nut graf: The update flags a likely separate infrastructure repair (the external sewer main) that facilities officials said will require additional planning beyond the current mobile-clinic contract.

Superintendent report: protocol and zoning

Superintendent Dr. Ola presented a \u001cprotocol for unannounced business and requests\u001d that compiles state and federal guidance and district procedures staff should follow if law enforcement or other officials request student information or access. Dr. Ola said he sent an initial email to staff and that legal counsel Scott Richardson provided input on additional guidelines.

Dr. Ola also said the district has a zoning matter scheduled with the planning commission next Monday concerning the Warren Dupree property; the district is requesting rezoning from residential/educational zoning to commercial (C2). He said the district has a presentation time at the planning commission and would provide materials in advance.

Board questions and next steps

Board members asked whether the sewer line could be rerouted; facilities staff said they are evaluating options and would treat the external sewer repair as a separate issue if necessary. Dr. Ola said the protocol document will be distributed to staff and used to guide responses to official requests for student information.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Facilities staff said the mobile-panel clinic conversion is nearly framed but an external sewer main may require separate work; the superintendent presented a protocol for unannounced law-enforcement requests and previewed a planning-commission rezoning item.","taxTitle","JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas","taxId",60237,"location","Arkansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316232,"Jacksonville High JROTC reports consecutive top ratings, large community service effort and cadet awards",390,300000,690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377305-900c409a17ec27be0dc0b7445bdb8b09&start=300&end=690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377305-900c409a17ec27be0dc0b7445bdb8b09/thumbnail_300000.jpg","/articles/6316232/Arkansas/Jacksonville-High-JROTC-reports-consecutive-top-ratings-large-community-service-effort-and-cadet-awards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316232-efde52b6ee5ae188314262ec2cf4265c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771118229&Signature=VFbrbxPtZV34O93lGvr52AVLx0KeiA~W7f47U3S4DrIOYG7Ka0nrTERHjaI0TFKRaLDr~GxsZke18g4Jla6WHGuGlL-nWlNK6azVvKXqiURcP9gi2LsvXuk~FK~ZsSX4A9HeV3Gc~Z4~DMfCqDDbshRoC6JlBcxZ8tHuUFq8~785X966kPhx~iTbOLGpJsdH5XqsDkwdVoM00o7598fY-CvM3kcC3aCtC353PrgOGHI9mWY3ytrqZZHC5aTsSEg6keX8ci7134KpevEH0bnqa5Eb9mWIKCfEy~ZpTcIBbC0ixv7IgYyNjMPGjtmLVy0XUnhdp7Znf13j~22Wccq5Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","In a special presentation, Jacksonville High School's JROTC instructors reported that the unit \u001cexceeded standards\u001d on its recent assessment and highlighted large-scale community-service work and individual cadet awards.

The instructor speaking to the board said the unit's December inspection resulted in an \u001cexceeds standards\u001d rating; the program is in line to receive a Distinguished Unit award with merit and the speaker said the district should hear confirmation in April through June. The presenter said this would be the program's third consecutive year exceeding standards and its seventh distinguished-unit recognition overall.

Nut graf: The JROTC presentation emphasized the cadets' community-service contributions, leadership development and extracurricular achievements as part of the high-school program.

Community service and cadet activities

The JROTC presenter reported the unit had logged about 3,145 hours of community service and said 49 cadets recently volunteered at the Arkansas Food Bank, preparing about 22,000 pounds of food including approximately 18,500 pounds of food kits and bagging 4,000 pounds of sweet potatoes. The group also reinstated an honor society and held literacy outreach at Bayou Meto (reading to pre-K through third grade). The program listed upcoming activities including a blood drive and academic-bowl competition; the instructors requested assistance covering the roughly $200 per-cadet fee for summer cadet leadership school for those selected.

Several cadets were recognized during the presentation; the instructor said Cadet Bryant, Cadet Carter and Cadet Stanislaus were present and had received top-cadet awards.

Board response and next steps

Board members thanked the instructors and cadets. The presenters said they will notify the board of confirmed Distinguished Unit recognition when official notice arrives and will pursue funding sources for cadet leadership opportunities.","The district's JROTC instructors told the board the program exceeded standards on a recent inspection, reported high community-service hours and previewed cadet activities including a blood drive and academic competitions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316237,"Bobby Lester Elementary reports discipline declines, Lexia gains and new grants",192,100000,292000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377305-900c409a17ec27be0dc0b7445bdb8b09&start=100&end=292","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377305-900c409a17ec27be0dc0b7445bdb8b09/thumbnail_100000.jpg","/articles/6316237/Arkansas/Bobby-Lester-Elementary-reports-discipline-declines-Lexia-gains-and-new-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316237-58d50e7229c18cf6d13bac55c896b454/orig.mp4?Expires=1771118229&Signature=orns3t~T~Pz1bxvILEw70viEjMMQpPc2FXK1TYdcqB5MTnRTeeYvCI8TkvQy3Y4Vmy7mnfZF5eX3bx7ef7~htKdIDJ2U53z5QXIkpvERNRcGPxSgT1MjUMWRleqYH9vNENcJvdwb6iagE~fAKxe2ADf-V4bRxVQ75a7QDHS4nQOiO9Z-pkcZbSH8opimkRj~5lJJc61gssOUqv7rP8zne1crk--rDbK6vz7ysL84RiGUl12HdwHPDW7l1ffE~6fKsfuB2qvyv85M-naN-lzp9py8IM6Ad9ZMpOSdb58Jwj5gO-KXsR9IOmmdYql5R~P2ml2UQh2~i9fT-rgqWehJCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bobby Lester Elementary reported reductions in student behavior referrals, rising reading-level metrics and new grant funding during a presentation to the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Board.

Principal Dr. Yao said the school's disciplinary referrals have fallen compared with 2023-24. \u001cAt this point, we were sitting around 250 referrals,\u001d Dr. Yao told the board, noting the current total was \u001cjust under a hundred.\u001d He listed specific decreases: \u001c51 total less incidents, 59 fewer behavior referrals for fighting\u001d and \u001c50 fewer referrals in disorderly conduct and a hundred and 3 fewer total classroom referrals.\u001d

Nut graf: The principal attributed the improvement in part to instructional and culture changes, including a Lexia reading push and classroom strategies aligned with AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination).

Dr. Yao described classroom walkthrough data used to track instructional strategies such as whiteboard use, choral responses, station work and small-group instruction; he said the school's Lexia outcomes had shifted from a start point where 66% of students were below grade level to improved in-grade and above-grade percentages, and that the school is running an ongoing Lexia challenge to spur student engagement.

Funding and programs

Dr. Yao told the board the school received a $2,500 school grant that will be used for a military-family event (commercial bouncers and a hot-dog meal were cited), and an $11,500 PEER award tied to academic growth on the ATLAS exam. He also described a Backpack Literacy program that began recently for second graders, where students take home books in a backpack and continue to receive additional books.

Board questions and next steps

Board members asked about the Backpack Literacy program and logistics for the military-family event; Dr. Yao said the program began last month and confirmed the funds will support the planned activities. He also said the school continues promoting Lexia and other instructional strategies to maintain gains.

The presentation concluded with applause from the board and no formal action requested.","Bobby Lester Elementary principal told the board the school has fewer behavior referrals this year compared with 2023-24, is pushing a Lexia reading initiative, and received grants to support programs including a backpack literacy effort and services for military families.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316242,"Jacksonville North Pulaski board approves 2026-27 calendar, personnel moves, policies and sample budget",1651,28000,1679000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377305-900c409a17ec27be0dc0b7445bdb8b09&start=28&end=1679","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377305-900c409a17ec27be0dc0b7445bdb8b09/thumbnail_28000.jpg","/articles/6316242/Arkansas/Jacksonville-North-Pulaski-board-approves-2026-27-calendar-personnel-moves-policies-and-sample-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316242-5808ab1c2ab28691f19c13d3b05475ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771118229&Signature=eJzZFqxVB1LyF40nQydtRFek6Ljr5ZpAWGUCng9st~jSfx17p5TltbTCYhcf1lwRfM9rZ2zxSvgT-ZrVcOcxsUrWucbaWzT~aWZejQo8wER6LVZrv056KA05gLK384HUCWHl7yqaq9GZRhBu3U1AtBSty960n~gVBfeLnzMkToQZaHVhihJ9dyp2SHK~XiLNqxxqvm0CLkHndrVbHGPBo~~ClQDU4h6Zhb5SRvSZpz8G6LqL8MDmgBwiRpniCdEj9DeN3AWRiD8yMOxktLva5XzmF9ZwRNcD1sbogkGDhgtCK56cKojPGzOz~37UgqSGKIwmmSj2HS299LMKZ2ijWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Board approved the 2026-27 school calendar and a package of personnel, policy and budget items during its regular meeting.

Board members voted to approve the calendar, a set of personnel appointments and contract extensions, a district personnel policy aligned with state law, a cybersecurity policy provided by the Arkansas Department of Education (DESE), the district's sample budget of expenditures for fiscal 2026-27 and several other consent items.

Why it matters: The approved calendar sets the district's instructional schedule and professional development days for the coming year; the personnel and policy approvals put a formal framework in place for interim administrative coverage and compliance measures the district said were needed for operations and state reporting.

The board moved several items as a group and recorded routine unanimous approvals on the consent agenda, student disciplinary recommendations and policy measures. The renaming of the former Merle Taylor building to the Titan Health and Early Childhood Center passed with one abstention.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of consent agenda (minutes, assistant superintendent reports, financial report): approved (unanimous)
- Approval of 2026-27 academic calendar as presented: approved (unanimous)
- Rename the old Merle Taylor Building to Titan Health and Early Childhood Center: approved (one abstention noted)
- Additional pay approval for interim administrative coverage at Homer Atkins Pre-K Center and related daily-rate adjustments: approved (unanimous)
- Personnel policy (revisions aligned with state law on renewal/termination): approved (unanimous)
- Cybersecurity policy (DESE-provided): approved (unanimous)
- Sample budget of expenditures for 2026-27 (tax levy and millage unchanged): approved (unanimous)
- Student disciplinary recommendations (three uncontested cases): approved (unanimous)
- Personnel approvals following executive session (assistant superintendent contract extensions and background-check waiver for classified personnel): approved (unanimous)

Board procedure and next steps

Several motions were made and seconded during the meeting; where roll-call tallies were not read aloud, the board indicated approval by voice vote. The board said the sample budget will be printed on the ballot in May as required. The district also indicated that the cybersecurity policy is available electronically to board members because of security restrictions.

The board adjourned into executive session to discuss personnel and returned to approve personnel items, including contract extensions for assistant superintendents, before adjourning the meeting.","At a regular meeting, the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Board approved the 2026-27 academic calendar, multiple personnel actions, a cybersecurity policy, a revised personnel policy, and the sample budget of expenditures for 2026-27. Most measures passed unanimously; the renaming of the Merle Taylor building recorded one abstention.","actionData","errors"]

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