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Provision 2 reapplication: District staff recommended reapplying for another Provision 2 base year so the district can provide breakfast and lunch at no cost and work toward reaching the 70% participation threshold that unlocks other funding. Staff reported that adding Medicaid as a qualifier increased the district’s identified student population from 42% to 52% but still short of 70%. The superintendent’s recommendation to reapply was approved. Staff told the board the district lost \"a lot over about $1,700,000 in enhanced student achievement funding\" after falling short of the 70% threshold last year.

Vendor renewals and resolutions: The board approved renewals for three child nutrition vendors — Don Wholesale Company (bread), Highland Dairy (milk) and the Arch Ford cooperative (child nutrition purchasing) — for fiscal year 2025–26. The board also approved resolutions, in accordance with Annotated Code 6-24-105, to continue doing business with local vendors including Don Wholesale Company, Jam Fabrication/Get A Grip and Double R Floors (the latter two with local-purchase limits up to $9,999); the district will seek state Secretary of Education approval where statutory limits require.

ASBA model policies: The board approved revisions to Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) model policies in Section 1 (board operations), Section 3 (licensed personnel) and Section 8 (classified personnel) to reflect changes from the 2025 legislative session. Administrators told the board most of the revisions must be in place by July 1 to comply with law.

Classified stipends and pay alignment: The board approved updates to the classified stipend schedule to reflect current technology certifications and considered aligning classified sick-leave conversion amounts with substitute paraprofessional pay rather than a fixed dollar amount. District staff said the licensed staff substitute rate increased from $75 in 2020 to $95; the recommendation was to tie classified payout to the current substitute paraprofessional rate to avoid annual dollar fixes.

Employee leave rounding: The board approved rounding fractional leave balances to the nearest half day during conversion from an hours-based system to days to avoid penalizing employees for fractional balances.

Student disciplinary cases: The board reviewed four uncontested student disciplinary cases as presented in their electronic packet and approved the superintendent’s recommendations.

Pathfinder lease and Arch Ford MOU: The board approved adding an addendum to the agenda and then approved termination of the existing Pathfinder lease (tenant had moved out) and an MOU/lease with Arch Ford Education Services Cooperative to bring a Horizons Day treatment program into the district-owned building. Administrators reported the building is 5,184 square feet, the proposed rent is $14.40 per square foot for a monthly payment of $6,220.80, and Arch Ford will pay utilities and internet; the prior Pathfinder lease had nominal rent ($1 per year).

Student handbook: Several board members asked for more time to review the student handbook revisions that reflect new statutes; the board postponed action and requested that questions be submitted in writing so staff can document responses prior to a July vote.

Executive session and personnel: The board recessed into executive session for personnel matters and later approved the personnel recommendations presented at the conclusion of the closed session.

The meeting also approved a change to the July board meeting date (from July 7 to July 14) and adopted the consent agenda. Specific motions generally moved the superintendent’s recommendation; where roll-call tallies were not read aloud the board recorded voice votes and approved the items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","JNPSD June 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its June meeting, the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District board approved a slate of administrative actions including a reapplication for Provision 2 of the school meals program, vendor renewals, policy updates and a new lease with Arch Ford Education Services Cooperative.","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},6546546,"JNPSD special education director reports Special Olympics medals and Ready-to-Work placements",410,702000,1112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3635631-1741fc53ebccca5de6cf202c339b72c0&start=702&end=1112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3635631-1741fc53ebccca5de6cf202c339b72c0/thumbnail_702000.jpg","/articles/6546546/Arkansas/JNPSD-special-education-director-reports-Special-Olympics-medals-and-Ready-to-Work-placements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546546-bd9251313fec2c6e036913df32410285/orig.mp4?Expires=1770391259&Signature=iiXR1i6N109EIDSEH1ldrQ3gHzlZBAZm8V5CVBjF5aCwfIq~Xrv7C3aIalLsTwEXJHlRsJguw5doJhbGerFb2LTEyCXNmRItSIjHtyan3aE4gWBMJB~2gqWYI9Wjk6wdGiYzNNd9qqI~txb0~~FYMlJJYVBj0A41LLvlHCGJc~UEvh9ZWdoCBmIGe~iGdLn8UlYzjFylpLf-ycp0-5CUoca9LxQ-BfIXNk3lzNKQaDyT9wtsxTrhIHAGzN3NTuMFkJMWpXPsIKzx3MhI8b758pusU2imqdJurpDtuFeW2cRIDDe1Lo2~brOXqDZD-4q7ckAtSR2~Pgc9KdJUunbzKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Christy Darrington, Department of Special Education, updated the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District board at its June meeting on student activities and postsecondary transition programs.

Darrington said students in the district’s severe/profound self-contained classes competed in Special Olympics track, field and bowling. She reported medal counts across competitions and noted one high-school scholar who is blind won his running event. \"I have to share that we have a scholar at the high school that is blind, uses a cane, and he took first place in this track and field event,\" Darrington said.

Darrington also said the district reintroduced the Ready-to-Work program at the high school. Students spend the first three nine-week periods learning soft skills and the fourth nine-week period working in community jobs paid through a Department of Education program. She said partners have included Crane Ford Animal Shelter, North of the Rock Barbecue (short-lived), Unity Health Classic Care Creations and others, and that job availability is limited by transportation.

The director described other instructional activities, including classroom-based planning and cooking lessons tied to middle- and high-school banquets, and an activity in which middle-school scholars delivered Valentine’s flowers to practice communication skills.

Darrington asked the board to consider hosting next year’s regional track and field at Jacksonville High School; she said the district has facilities and that organizers are interested. The report was informational and did not require board action.","Christy Darrington told the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District board that scholars in severe/profound self-contained programs won medals in state Special Olympics events and that the Ready-to-Work program returned, placing students in paid work experiences with local partners.",{"_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},6546551,"Children's Protection Center outlines Jacksonville expansion plans, fundraising as federal grants remain uncertain",555,150000,705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3635631-1741fc53ebccca5de6cf202c339b72c0&start=150&end=705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3635631-1741fc53ebccca5de6cf202c339b72c0/thumbnail_150000.jpg","/articles/6546551/Arkansas/Childrens-Protection-Center-outlines-Jacksonville-expansion-plans-fundraising-as-federal-grants-remain-uncertain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546551-d93a835f374207bb37a1ed562aa54461/orig.mp4?Expires=1770391259&Signature=a9h-rPPianqQZaYbmfQio5HHogeOJOIitMeVKvf8lMvGrasE7zrMYISMJMgcIfeht7ZeRw8N5qeHxSxOMYKtk9Zbm7GLgcXiWFPVXBPGUNdg8lNaNwkv72Cv3LamL58jOPl8OQo9~GttGvv6aC3QgkflTV36Xz3AQc5LsxsWDBSqMe7AU2yNxl3zhCmns7ccXsrokgQV-HHbEKBsnPtBi2dk0tydfYuR9GC9m2bQllVWNoIJfttXp9PRgAAVzyHTYdh7TGmd-qTbuJrYg95QJxU1w6YoxtXAh1ZssQPHk0MjLUkenJS32HlI6bimn5rpK9Rr22EzH1T-Uyxnpp9J9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June Jacksonville North Pulaski School District board meeting, Children's Protection Center representatives said the center in Jacksonville is fully operational, serving local children and actively raising funds to complete a second expansion phase.

\"We have fully been embraced by this community and by the school district,\" Jennifer Portnoy, a representative of the Children's Protection Center, said. She said the center completed phase one more than a year ago and is now fundraising for phase two to add staff offices and allow evening support groups.

Kristen Thomas, director of advocacy services for the center, told the board that the center's medical component was finished in December 2024 and that services are in use. \"From April 1 of 2024 through April 1 of 2025, we served 89 kids just in that space alone,\" Thomas said, adding that 87 of those children came from ZIP code 72076. She also said year-to-date the center has seen 64 children, 30 of whom are from the same ZIP code.

The center is seeking more than $1 million to finish the build-out that would create safer interview and office space, Thomas said. Jennifer Portnoy outlined uncertainty in federal funding that could reduce the center's operating budget by \"anywhere from $50,000 to $400,000\" beginning this fall, and said staff are pursuing grant applications and local fundraising to make up potential shortfalls.

Tara Todd, development and marketing director for the center, described local fundraising efforts that include the River City's Dragon Boat Festival. \"Last year, we made about $220,000. We are shooting for $300,000 this year. I'm happy to say we're already at $160,000,\" she said, thanking local sponsors and district members who are serving as ambassadors for the center.

The presenters also noted community outreach and visibility efforts, including school and city engagement, and mentioned Simone, the facility dog, who attends events and will be at the Dragon Boat Festival on Friday and Saturday. The board did not take action on the presentation; the update was informational.","Representatives of the Children's Protection Center told the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District board in June that a local center is fully operational, has served dozens of children from the immediate ZIP code, and is raising more than $1 million to complete a planned expansion amid possible federal grant shortfalls.","actionData","errors"]

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JNPSD board approves Provision 2 reapplication, vendor renewals, policy updates and Arch Ford lease; student handbook postponed

JNPSD special education director reports Special Olympics medals and Ready-to-Work placements

Children's Protection Center outlines Jacksonville expansion plans, fundraising as federal grants remain uncertain