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Contractor CR Crawford confirmed the district issued the project to bid last week and that pricing responses are expected in the coming week. Administration said it hopes to have a finalized guaranteed maximum price (GMP) by the end of next week and will bring the GMP to the board for approval so the district can sign contracts and begin permitting and work.

Why it matters: Finalizing the GMP and obtaining permits will allow the district to start construction activities and schedule work for the 2025 summer season.

What officials said: A CR Crawford representative said the firm is honored to provide the planned space for the district and congratulated staff on Teacher Appreciation Week. District administration noted the project has taken longer than hoped but said the team is working to keep schedule and costs aligned.

Next steps: Administration will return with the GMP for board approval (the superintendent asked whether a special meeting could be arranged for timely consideration) and will proceed with permitting once the GMP and contract are approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting 2025.05.08","oneSentenceSummary","District and contractor representatives said drawings for the intermediate school project have been sent to the Department of Health, state fire marshal and Arkansas Department of Education; bids were issued and administrators expect pricing next week and a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) soon for board approval.","taxTitle","SILOAM SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas","taxId",55552,"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},6567901,"District celebrates Randall Bollinger as Arkansas plant manager of the year and names multiple teachers of the year",494,612000,1106000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241831-2bc1d03b96bfff7c519d849fdff915b1&start=612&end=1106","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241831-2bc1d03b96bfff7c519d849fdff915b1/thumbnail_612000.jpg","/articles/6567901/Arkansas/District-celebrates-Randall-Bollinger-as-Arkansas-plant-manager-of-the-year-and-names-multiple-teachers-of-the-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567901-1d3ec2975b2e276d76c5d95543ceda7e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191256&Signature=MJUEicZIZLjD-j6Iy-hdvyJrNhGNntsZRroVrL81~edEkQslEUoXgOpl4ebc8LOCq0n5ZaY89Rkygh60qSp4rv6xlNVCoQ-i6kbCWJGgfdRDNjZslqI5hKP0ItENWYxdmU5i7zHa~uDnk1rPjBfSRrmsi-ShqxNoAaP62WMl5YdEOm29qwykiDNH9Xtq3KYxQdU7lnLXO1NTxh2TRdGI2cA1qbOvojvCMnp2mVG-rTU6J3KA8JvOCGCRdDOFG0GRpjzhd-PXn83OMLAhhUFnku4v6~eLv32z9zsVa3B~XAt0pKFG~7ePJDHWZ5xlfr5mQvmkMy4QJvr6s2d7pR0qfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Siloam Springs School District opened its meeting with awards and recognition. Mike Mertens of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators presented the statewide Arkansas School Plant Manager of the Year award for 2025 to Randall Bollinger; Mertens said nominations came from across the state and highlighted Bollinger’s work ethic, leadership and commitment to safety and quality control.

The board also recognized multiple campus teachers of the year: Angela Lashley (Siloam Springs High School teacher of the year), Libby Pidgeon (Main Street Academy science teacher of the year), Katie Lynch (middle school teacher of the year), Melody Butler (intermediate dyslexia specialist and teacher of the year), Treva (special education teacher, teacher of the year), Ashley McKelvey (teacher of the year at Alma?), Krista Robertson (Northside teacher of the year), and several additional campus honorees. Administration read narratives and student testimonials describing the educators’ classroom impact, student growth and leadership.

The district’s new middle school Technology Student Association (TSA) chapter earned multiple placements at the state TSA competition in Little Rock, and several middle school students qualified for the National TSA Conference in Nashville (June 27–July 1). District TSA sponsor Stacy Torrell praised the chapter’s first-year results and called the national qualifiers a milestone for the program.

Why it matters: Recognition programs highlight staff and student achievements and serve as public documentation of classroom success and extracurricular program growth.

What happened next: Board members and attendees thanked honorees and administrators. The district plans further celebrations at receptions and end‑of‑year events.","Siloam Springs honored Randall Bollinger as the 2025 Arkansas School Plant Manager of the Year and recognized several teachers across campuses as Teachers of the Year; the district also celebrated middle school TSA state results and national qualifiers.",{"_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},6567907,"Siloam Springs highlights CTE results: 204 seniors completed pathways; 57 completed high‑wage/high‑demand pathways",510,3585000,4095000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241831-2bc1d03b96bfff7c519d849fdff915b1&start=3585&end=4095","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241831-2bc1d03b96bfff7c519d849fdff915b1/thumbnail_3585000.jpg","/articles/6567907/Arkansas/Siloam-Springs-highlights-CTE-results-204-seniors-completed-pathways-57-completed-highwagehighdemand-pathways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567907-a1b5a5866fdaa1b5dd8033ce458deab5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191256&Signature=Q5-ZwLEquDe0vy4Hxu-qhfpnH5S3WBnCb-HumY9QnvtLthRIQHo7D7nv-BjV4WQBYPQskXUh2dy5Xmcewi682kqSIZ4HFphx0lkLi2K-JJ~HYTw5AXio9j~j6I~5bFj-j1R~~kPVS5RUVYRKRBuc0Ji4q7N6Lx8WeiKDwh8INO79PR~0wQpP2Vf~4vvO1lkowMQbfNm-FbcnZ2K4VHAt0dBJMwyWaToBlSV2ngw6H6o94IZxMZF4MlkJagMyMPP~wa30VwFf9mdvTcgE6G7wt7HhO1oLLZ6FkrYiR5vmnB6T2y31P6NhBBPa-i~FwbEyvAfuz00~LQ~Co3VYjn6H3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff reported that 204 of 341 graduating seniors completed at least one Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway this year, and that 57 seniors completed H2 pathways identified by the state as high wage, high demand. The two largest H2 pathway completer groups were agriculture (35 completers) and nursing services (34 completers).

Why it matters: Completion of CTE pathways contributes to state readiness measures and counts toward new diploma designations (diploma with merit or distinction) that will affect district accountability reporting.

Details and state measures: District staff explained the state’s merit and distinction framework for diplomas, which takes effect in reporting cycles begun with the 2024–25 cohorts. Distinction includes measures such as AP performance (students with an average of 3.5 across five or more AP exams), international baccalaureate and other accelerated pathways; merit includes successful completion of success‑ready pathways, postsecondary credit and the seal of biliteracy. At the time of the board presentation two seniors already qualified for a diploma with distinction; administrators projected that based on AP scores an additional 16 students may meet distinction criteria once final scores are recorded.

Student perspective: Three students — Addison Kiefer, Ociri Salazar and Arabella Morrison — spoke briefly to the board about CTE’s impact. Addison, a pre‑educator completer, said CTE courses gave her certifications, experience and confidence as she prepares for college. Ociri, a computer‑science completer and TSA state officer, said TSA and CTE helped her choose a college major and earn a tuition guarantee to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Arabella said TSA and CTE changed her mindset by surrounding her with peers who are invested in their education.

TSA achievements: Middle school TSA students who placed at the state competition and qualified for the national conference in Nashville include Ani Nguyen, Trish Scarr (team coding first place and qualifiers), Andrew Flores (dragsters), Autumn Jagger (essay), Addison Bithle (essay) and Beatrice Posey (prepared speech). District TSA sponsor Stacy Torrell said the chapter’s first year produced strong results and several national qualifiers.

Next steps: Staff will continue to refine diploma projections as final AP and concurrent‑credit verifications are received and will report updated counts when state reporting is final.","District CTE leaders told the board that 204 of 341 graduating seniors completed at least one CTE pathway, with 57 completing H2 (high‑wage/high‑demand) pathways; agriculture and nursing had the most completers. District staff also reviewed state diploma merit/distinction criteria and projected additional distinctions based on AP performance.",{"_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},6567912,"Crossing guard urges board to address traffic, safety at Cherry Whitlock and Mount Olive intersection",99,2424000,2523000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241831-2bc1d03b96bfff7c519d849fdff915b1&start=2424&end=2523","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241831-2bc1d03b96bfff7c519d849fdff915b1/thumbnail_2424000.jpg","/articles/6567912/Arkansas/Crossing-guard-urges-board-to-address-traffic-safety-at-Cherry-Whitlock-and-Mount-Olive-intersection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567912-f89a92898d4545e2ebfb28a06500f4c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191256&Signature=aJJDEZ7uv-Fag1llLygYdV8yOKmlyQc4rtVKbTMXiInenOPf124cwNjsJwBb60Ub1HQ8ms4zfYLi7A9hBpLRN5zBgq93xlqPuWxHPDEKwrKe~MSTcOxc8btSi3xpir6k677u8FFuMz2t5r2iihonoOvv07PeTTs42kFlLzdpmw40Q8MSzijqrDzdrjkGcMFjSVPz0SwZPnQyrAG0VB44KYVBI0jwFvc~2dW542qnxL2GmL2ZII5DzPV14AgdX7r2fVTD0wj2UDVvU2c-UsfqrBTnkPgV43uSplN99-JnCxzq7o8n0J8TZF4PzuQLepeu-k2Qw0UsTNVb2zzl0eCVsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Don Emanuel, a crossing guard who said he has worked the corner at Cherry Whitlock and Mount Olive near the intermediate school for about 10 years, urged the Siloam Springs School District Board of Education to act on safety recommendations before the next school year.

Emanuel told the board he has tracked a noticeable increase in student crossings at his post and rising traffic volumes. He said that six years ago his morning crossings averaged about 65 students between roughly 6:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., and that the number “now averages between … 10 and … 25 each day” (transcript language was garbled); he provided a handout to the board with supporting photos and a copy of Arkansas traffic laws. Emanuel also said an electric company told him the intersection handles “anywhere between 30 and 40,000 cars” in a 12‑hour period.

Emanuel described recent hazardous incidents: he said a semi‑truck caught its trailer tires in a ditch this afternoon and caused several minutes of delay, and he recounted that his colleague Terry Long, a school employee, was struck in December and “will never walk again without the use of a walker,” according to the orthopedic surgeon referenced by Emanuel.

Emanuel asked the board to consider suggestions from crossing guards and to review the intersection before the fall term. Superintendent Shane told the board he has worked on the issue and offered to provide a prepared update to the board in June.

Why it matters: The crossing is a regular student drop‑off and pick‑up location adjacent to an intermediate school. Rising traffic, near‑misses and at least one severe injury raise community concerns about student and staff safety.

What the board said: Board members acknowledged the difficulty of the problem, said city officials and the district will need to coordinate on solutions, and asked administration to provide an organized presentation on the issue at the June meeting.

Documents: Emanuel provided a packet that included photos and citations to Arkansas traffic law; the board accepted the packet for review.","Longtime crossing guard Don Emanuel told the Siloam Springs board that rising traffic and dangerous driving behavior at a school intersection have created near misses and a serious injury; he asked the board to consider crossing-guard recommendations before the fall term.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567917,"Siloam Springs board approves consent agenda, contracts, bids and personnel actions",617,4419000,5036000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3241831-2bc1d03b96bfff7c519d849fdff915b1&start=4419&end=5036","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3241831-2bc1d03b96bfff7c519d849fdff915b1/thumbnail_4419000.jpg","/articles/6567917/Arkansas/Siloam-Springs-board-approves-consent-agenda-contracts-bids-and-personnel-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567917-63b0119fd0b9ecf901a5b08250d6bd07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191256&Signature=FtndsYbrKLpvg4KvqEWphCPrP45I0U2x653HLPwDsgn9obS-zHXwgy6wvRWjGBR-JGh~yRRPfciT9iPa8Yj0ToYQhOOzGDQUX6iq8va6L1-dM8PxlOuOI9ar7vtZWVd1a-Wj9Tw~TtvSxohOSbeF3CX2Q1qFRSCbgCcD7dMdB9s5Kjbqd7NjbB5wAT-bLCyJm4czfVk8ycwXDmf2ZGxSrZlg2dJfLTh6hPT222hpElD0YcK3aJn1Pa5U1Ryg7I-KEqUr9ir4yjjt-dSV3oRi6jkgZnbjDCgv2sUcyrl02OWC0jH3J6a6LLOGCzSXh7nUe1WXOZSYySASVHiDcfdTMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Siloam Springs School District Board of Education approved the consent agenda and a series of contracts, bids and personnel items during its May meeting.

Board members voted in a single session to approve routine items including the meeting minutes from April 13, 2025, personnel transfers and student discipline matters; accept a finance report; award two maintenance bids for middle school work; authorize an after-school care contract and multiple therapy service agreements; approve quarterly compensation for teachers carrying more than 50 students in a day; and accept a list of resignations and hires for the 2025–26 school year.

Why it matters: The approvals clear the way for summer maintenance at the middle school, establish third-party providers for after-school and therapy services for the coming year, and finalize a slate of staffing changes and new positions before the next school year.

Key details: The board accepted a low bid of $40,000 from CPS of Northwest Arkansas Incorporated to paint the middle school exterior and accepted a single bid of $54,004.44 for lot seal-and-striping work. The after-school care operator will rent district facilities for $1,250 per month per site and provide its own staff; the contract is renewable annually. The board approved five outside therapy contracts (speech, occupational and physical therapy) for use when district staff are not available. Three teachers (Amy Benson, Arlie Templeton and Cameron King) were approved for extra compensation after working more than 50 students per day in the fourth quarter; the district reviews these cases quarterly and compensates per state law.

Personnel actions: The board approved a list of certified resignations, and it approved hiring a substantial group of licensed and classified staff for the 2025–26 year. The board also added a classified salary schedule position for a registered behavior technician after a unanimous recommendation from PPC.

Process and votes: Most approvals were by voice vote with the chair calling for ‘‘all in favor’’ and recording unanimous ayes; the minutes do not list roll-call tallies for those items. The superintendent and administrative staff described the background and answered board questions before votes.

What’s next: Administration will bring a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the intermediate school project back to the board for approval once bids are finalized. The after-school operator will begin outreach to families once the contract is in place.","At its May meeting the Siloam Springs School District board approved the consent agenda, accepted bids for middle school paint and lot repair, authorized contracts for after-school care and therapy providers, approved quarterly teacher overload pay and ratified multiple resignations and hires.","actionData","errors"]

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