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- Consent agenda: The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from prior meetings, the enrollment report and the financial report. Motion maker and seconder recorded at meeting: motion by Nick (first name only noted), second by Bobby; board vote recorded as approval.

- Audit acceptance: The board accepted the 2024 audit with discussion about free/reduced paperwork and a COVID‑era playground purchase. Motion by Steve; second by Natalie; board voted in favor.

- Out‑of‑state travel: The board approved out‑of‑state travel requests for multiple student groups (band to Kansas City, FCCLA, SkillsUSA students and advisers to national competitions). Motion carried; board approved.

- Technology and signage procurement: Board approved purchases for 745 Chromebooks (lowest bid $289,855) not to exceed $300,000; 55 instructional devices (bid $54,945) not to exceed $58,000; and Title IV interior signage (bid $32,217) not to exceed $38,000. Motion to approve the amounts was made and carried (mover recorded in meeting notes as Steve; second by Connie on amendment to not‑to‑exceed figures).

- Baseball/softball field earthwork: The board discussed and advanced a motion to proceed with the dirt/grading work to reach tournament field dimensions (estimated $265,000 for the additional grading) and to defer a final decision on fencing/backstops (estimated $136,000) pending financial review and grant pursuit. Staff noted donated funds of up to $3,000,000 available for the broader project.

- Personnel slate: After executive session, the board approved a personnel slate of hires, resignations and transfers (listed in board packet) and authorized the district to seek applications for two assistant superintendent positions — curriculum/instruction/communications and student services/compliance — and to interview candidates. Motion carried.

Where the meeting record identified a mover or seconder, that name is recorded above. The meeting transcript did not consistently capture roll‑call tallies by individual board member for every motion; where a tally is not recorded above the item is described as \"approved\" in the public meeting. The district will post official minutes with full vote tallies and finalized contract details.

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District figures noted in the meeting: English‑language learners (ELLs) — 48 active, 64 monitored in total across buildings; per‑building ELL counts were supplied for primary, intermediate, middle and high school campuses. The superintendent said state accountability changes created differences between primary and intermediate scores — Watson Primary’s earlier letter grade was influenced by lack of baseline data — and explained the state’s “hold harmless” approach that uses either prior year baseline or current results to set growth targets.

The superintendent summarized a district survey on the four‑day week: 531 student responses with 84.6% favorable, 575 parent responses with about 71% favorable, and faculty/staff responses with about 86% favorable. He said the district must demonstrate yearly academic improvement on the state‑approved norm‑referenced test to keep the four‑day option. \"Districts that operate four‑day school weeks who do not demonstrate yearly improvement on the state‑approved norm‑referenced test and other assessment instruments approved by ADE will forfeit their right to this option,\" he told the board, citing Arkansas Code 6‑10‑117.

The superintendent emphasized that growth — year‑to‑year improvement — is now a major factor in accountability and that the district will continue to monitor growth measures and attendance. He noted Saint Paul Elementary moved from a D to a C under the new simulated accountability column and that districts will receive updated scores later in the summer.

Board members briefly discussed enrollment, student movement to neighboring districts, the impact of homeschooling and out‑commuting families, and the district’s efforts to offer upper‑level secondary classes to attract students back. The consent agenda including the enrollment and financial reports was approved earlier in the meeting.

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Technology staff said the purchases will come from a combination of federal Elementary and Secondary School (ESA) funding, other federal sources and local allocations where permitted. The district requested board authorization up to $300,000 for 745 Chromebooks (lowest bid presented was $289,855), up to $58,000 for 55 instructional devices (bid $54,945) and up to $38,000 for approximately 400 updated interior signage units (bid $32,217) to be paid from Title IV funds. The district framed the purchases as part of a five‑year rotation plan intended to maintain a predictable replacement cycle for student and staff devices.

Tasha and other technology staff explained that the devices are intended to stabilize classroom technology access and reduce the administrative burden of emergency replacements. Board discussion cited shifting hardware prices and tariffs as reasons to set a not‑to‑exceed ceiling for the purchases.

A motion was made and the board approved the purchases with the higher not‑to‑exceed figures to provide flexibility to finalize procurement when contracts and tariffs are confirmed.

","The board approved purchases to refresh student and staff devices — 745 Chromebooks and 55 instructional devices — and accepted a Title IV-funded interior room signage upgrade. The purchases will use federal ESA/title funds and were placed on a multi‑year rotation plan.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6566137,"District details summer facilities work, windows and solar pilot; vendor \"Integrity\" says upgrades cut utilities ~15%",208,6671000,6879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206885-227105bf7452293d5d9a73284caf8464&start=6671&end=6879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206885-227105bf7452293d5d9a73284caf8464/thumbnail_6671000.jpg","/articles/6566137/Arkansas/District-details-summer-facilities-work-windows-and-solar-pilot-vendor-Integrity-says-upgrades-cut-utilities-15","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566137-cadbb6c5ed3dd568d8ae3591d181ef45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159879&Signature=VAwKoEVKe8THOgTZYThXx0OGjE91fcUgvOrTJ-8UBA4kRhc9pLT817UFEvnDjihDUYgm4Du~yf10vAuZWj3B5M4-L2cPzRCGqZWAAc~4Wo3SAHpOvXU5vkPeUP2MF0OVgV7YPXv85qAIEQ-uqCTddkMNkGAQNJQ7kXhPDiJCo6URY68K3fRnQfoFL~b~ffx2s~fyL~3CX56okVm-BhT2dYrKQqaCPcvfqQ8cgJmn6JlzY8EiUYveC4-h-uDgd118AcFgV7phfLT3P2yVgsW37keExl72U4N5ewKb28c736ukm2OJuDBc5uhiilPZyackmMd5mEziKRHROifsYTaZ-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facilities and maintenance staff presented a slate of summer projects to the Huntsville School Board on Tuesday, including window replacements at multiple campuses, asbestos abatement where required, playground mulch replacement, painting, floor maintenance and the continuation of an energy‑efficiency and solar partnership with a vendor called Integrity.

Blaine (maintenance lead) and other staff outlined the schedule: window replacement at Huntsville Middle School (about 100 openings), Watson Primary (95 windows) and additional openings at Saint Paul Middle School and other campuses. Abatement work for asbestos at some buildings is planned to begin June 9 with a one‑to‑two‑week timeline before window replacement proceeds; Integrity’s staff is slated to begin middle‑school window work June 2 and wrap by August 1.

Integrity’s work has included new flush valves, low‑flow sink aerators, tankless water heaters and other conservation measures. Facilities staff presented a comparison between 2022 and 2024 utility usage showing an estimated 15% drop in consumption and a reported savings of about $47,724 over the period, after accounting for some other investments such as HVAC work. Integrity estimated long‑term savings around $3.5 million over 25 years from the suite of upgrades; the district is awaiting Carroll Electric’s acceptance of the solar array and final buy‑back/start date.

Other summer work included floor waxing and carpet extraction (the district has purchased an extractor to reduce contracted costs), playground mulch removal and replacement (three to four semi loads expected), painting of hallways and doors (with priority at intermediate and high school), pressure washing and limited pressure-washing contracts, and a planned gas‑line upgrade for the Saint Paul gym to allow additional heating capacity and event usage.

Staff discussed safety grants related to fencing and other security upgrades; Bailey (safety lead) described monthly safety checks on campuses using a Google form that routes to administrators and school resource officers. The board discussed volunteer opportunities for student community service hours to support mulch and painting efforts, but staff emphasized safety limits (such as age 16 for some equipment). Staff also noted E‑rate projects to bury fiber between buildings at Saint Paul to improve internet reliability.

On the bus fire investigation, staff said a police report and an investigative claim to insurance had been filed and the district was awaiting final investigative results.

Board members asked for ongoing updates and were told staff will continue to monitor timing, asbestos abatement completion and the status of the solar array finalization with Carroll Electric.

","Facilities staff outlined a summer schedule of painting, flooring, playground mulch replacement, window replacements, asbestos abatement and an ongoing solar array/energy-efficiency contract with a vendor called Integrity, which projects material utility savings and long‑term returns.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6566141,"Board backs dirt work to expand baseball and softball practice fields; fencing decision deferred",752,6383000,7135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206885-227105bf7452293d5d9a73284caf8464&start=6383&end=7135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206885-227105bf7452293d5d9a73284caf8464/thumbnail_6383000.jpg","/articles/6566141/Arkansas/Board-backs-dirt-work-to-expand-baseball-and-softball-practice-fields-fencing-decision-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566141-b54a39f75f7123f3716d7ea9535ce34f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159879&Signature=YdTTzMkr8~llU9ENyXYyw9900v8FbfsTNgS5hduuvPKsJpaSQBoh2yiWWGQqhTHhBGvQmN2kuP--~8NEy7XPLQ~5J2m5cU1tpO5C9FCtIKe9kN3xBW30MhyAPtD3aL-NNnLKlj55bsZAzgc26Z6X2JnKoZjcy3aosjfFL5mi-jeBlibnRMPVd~4Difk-MAqysLhMFd~M6pcx16fJT-bPg6NPqy7ctme9wVzHeE5lps-nOXGM98XXtpe~JhEduzwQ0J8w8VWnHAQHus5EchChOL2W5IHrGLdVqKVqc7nKoY-iISYvHm8miR7oXnH0mHI606CLX1XzC8lkLnYXEVjGOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Huntsville School Board on Tuesday moved forward with earthwork to expand a baseball and softball complex at a cost presented to the board as roughly $265,000 for grading and field shaping to reach regulation depths (approximately 320 feet down the lines, 350 feet to center) and to eliminate a costly retaining wall.

District staff and the project engineer explained the options: the district could stop at the current package of building and dirt work, or spend additional funds to install perimeter fencing, backstops and 20‑foot safety screens. A vendor estimate for full perimeter fencing, backstops and safety caps was presented at about $136,000; project leaders said the fence bid did not include some mesh or finishing items.

Superintendent and staff said up to $3,000,000 in donor/foundation support had been pledged toward a larger project; available donated funds already covered work included in the $3,099,000 baseline. The board was urged to approve the earthwork promptly because site grading and the contractor schedule are underway; staff recommended delaying full fence installation until month‑end financials are known and to pursue potential grant funding, including a Major League Baseball matching grant previously identified.

A board member moved to proceed with the dirt work and hydromulch/grading for both fields; the motion was discussed and advanced during the meeting. Board members emphasized that the dirt work will make the site suitable for tournaments and for a dedicated practice facility, and that the district will revisit fencing once the current fiscal year closes and potential grant matches are assessed.

Details presented to the board: the dirt work estimate to achieve the target field dimensions was $265,000; the perimeter and backstop package was estimated at about $136,000; total project budget materials discussed were $3,099,000 including donated items and earlier site work. Staff noted savings in the design by lowering and shifting the field footprint to eliminate an expensive retaining wall.

The board requested staff to continue pursuing grant matches and to return with a recommendation on fencing after month‑end financials are final.

","The board discussed expanding a baseball/softball facility into a tournament‑sized practice complex, approved immediate earthwork to meet field dimensions and deferred a final decision on perimeter fencing pending year‑end finances and possible grant matches.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6566145,"Huntsville board to recruit two assistant superintendents; personnel slate approved",149,12926000,13075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206885-227105bf7452293d5d9a73284caf8464&start=12926&end=13075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206885-227105bf7452293d5d9a73284caf8464/thumbnail_12926000.jpg","/articles/6566145/Arkansas/Huntsville-board-to-recruit-two-assistant-superintendents-personnel-slate-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6566145-206f9f0ddaf30ad555f5f3ca79c9d05f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159879&Signature=Hl1~WXjbC-hOWn9xth2aCYuPogFu0f2jEp13HSc~QHQMzm10BFjDigqc0OgOhzt8dfCIyOJYc~GGqWr-U7OftFI1G-MSlbvV4D6ywFoNqf5twiPymlMa7B7FUTMJoZI7F3NOK5dbVSmeqhujLqX7Zr9Qbp0pqak~37EtxDXFDopqvPS1eu4vWeUx9v7udoQ4Mp8Mm2ew8EOIhB11e85YLteCrFymHceZxbJZjBTeQlgVmQG9lhR3vbeum01x0n32F7kwd9n0nkU~WOQUXuz1n10xCRBzip73pD~hq4r8AYg~IPBX~JRYb3GG822PXt9NhXmB80WF8By4TwTwVS8OdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Huntsville School Board on Tuesday approved a slate of personnel hires and unanimously authorized the district to open applications for two new assistant superintendent positions: one for curriculum, instruction and communications and one for student services and compliance.

Superintendent Dr. Williams presented the slate and recommended the additional administrative hires following an executive session. Board members then voted to seek candidates and to interview for both posts; the board said final hires will be determined through the interview process.

The personnel slate approved at the meeting included multiple hires, resignations and in-district transfers. Board documents and the superintendent’s remarks list hires including Margaret Haney, Jim Brown, Jesse Parker and others; resignations included Mary Hafner, Heather Crouch, Shelley Walden and several more. Transfers approved included Bruce Dunlap (boys/girls basketball assignment change) and Bailey Culver (from middle school art to high school English). The board recognized departing staff members and thanked them for their service.

Dr. Williams said the district has identified curriculum alignment and communications as near-term priorities and described the two assistant-superintendent roles as tools to address those needs. \"We need someone focused on aligning curriculum, supporting teachers and sharing the district's story,\" he said, arguing the roles would support instruction and community perception. The board also discussed whether to repurpose an existing unfilled position versus creating a new assistant-superintendent title; the final direction was to advertise and interview for the two roles.

Board members also discussed whether parts of the duties could be handled by an in-district hire or a single combined role. Several board members voiced support for moving quickly because of hiring timelines and the district’s stated needs; others urged caution and asked for further planning around funding and job descriptions.

The motion to approve the personnel slate and to open the searches was made during the meeting after executive session and carried with board approval. The district will publish job postings and begin the candidate review and interview process, with Dr. Williams and the board to participate.

The board concluded the personnel business by thanking departing employees for their service and confirming next steps for the recruitment process.

","The Huntsville School Board approved a personnel slate and voted to open searches for two assistant superintendent roles — one focused on curriculum/instruction/communications and one on student services/compliance — after executive session.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Huntsville School Board meeting (June 2025)

Board: district meets Arkansas 4‑day week compliance for now; test scores, growth emphasized

Board approves Chromebook and device purchase, plus district signage upgrade

District details summer facilities work, windows and solar pilot; vendor "Integrity" says upgrades cut utilities ~15%

Board backs dirt work to expand baseball and softball practice fields; fencing decision deferred

Huntsville board to recruit two assistant superintendents; personnel slate approved