Conway teachers press board over PD hours, comp time and classroom resources

Sep 24, 2026

Two Conway High School teachers presented data alleging the district requires 60 PD hours (vs. state-required 36), described heavy out-of-hours workloads, and asked the board and PPC to review policy 3.6 and clarify flex/comp time for teachers and administrators.

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Emily Bailey, a Conway High School teacher, described years of increasing professional-development expectations and presented a packet — FAQ, PowerPoint, and a mock policy — asking PPC and district leadership to review policy 3.6 and consider changes. "I've created an FAQ, PowerPoint, mock policy, and contract plan that PPC and district admin now have," Bailey said, asking the board to look into the matter.

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