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\"In June we received about $1,400,000 of the last of our tax dollars,\" Superintendent Martin said. He told the board the state issued a payment of $922,000 to shore up the foundation funding after the district's local collection rate did not reach the 98% guarantee. \"So we're good as far as that goes,\" he said.

Martin walked the board through the monthly reports, the bank register and the bond proceeds register. He said the district's bond money earned approximately $3.3 million in interest while held in the bank across two fiscal years. He also reported that the district has recorded $31,883,556 in expenses so far for the new high school project.

The board voted to approve the financial report as presented. The superintendent noted the district is now in its period 13 cleanup for federal grants and other year‑end adjustments.

Why it matters: The numbers discussed determine the district's operational flexibility for staffing, federal program continuation, and the ongoing capital project. Federal funds tied to programs such as 21CCLC and Title IV were reported as released to the district and will be used for budgeted programming.

What board members asked: Directors requested clarification on collection assumptions, how the state payment was calculated, and details of the bond proceeds register; the superintendent pointed members to the board packet for itemized debits and credits.

Context: Martin said the district had budgeted based on a 94% collection rate and that state adjustments made up the shortfall to meet the statutory guarantee. The board was given the standard monthly financial packet, a period‑12 summary of revenues and expenditures, and bank registers showing a continued zero variance.

Next steps: The superintendent will continue period 13 clean-up work, and staff will return financial detail as requested in future board packets.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pine Bluff School District | School Board Meeting – July 28th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Martin reported the district received $26,362,309 in local tax revenue for the year and said the state issued $922,000 to restore the district's guaranteed collection rate; bond proceeds have earned about $3.3 million in interest and $31,883,556 has been spent so far on the new high school.","taxTitle","PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, Arkansas","taxId",64862,"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},6740942,"Board approves Chromebooks, after‑school curriculum, playground work, HVAC authorization and virtual course licenses",412,3586000,3998000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664110-ecf4d0dddc8006b6632517b89532675d&start=3586&end=3998","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664110-ecf4d0dddc8006b6632517b89532675d/thumbnail_3586000.jpg","/articles/6740942/Arkansas/Board-approves-Chromebooks-afterschool-curriculum-playground-work-HVAC-authorization-and-virtual-course-licenses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6740942-b160570d9e089c8d5adc99fc3c753d51/orig.mp4?Expires=1776586021&Signature=Nq1HLj5Vuw3wdaR8zCCiGuvc4P8BWbieWXb1lGrmPMP1Rb7bzvno3suIGFfUZIzr~X-qvcMgmi4bwI3sFeLVcoBda0Wx3LO8Z7wPOouMMex7OAJhC6geacPRZ~uJDbOeymaCf4U0TFUe9YdwwtGdKzLL~NmmiyVxkdSKdigcu~ZzATmXwSbw9Aein5qO~lDeYRCijpbUucbmN1r1MsqBo4zjt3xQksqfHTUlHeZN7DKi71Iv4xWittpFWqmiMbpcxbS4g~MSG-qh~P1z4u4MzLP7wMvC02y5ekKx8eCrOfMMv7tfUdOsMAHs63Rf6FwVWq9q8AQiwJBGqqZZbH6Y8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the meeting the Pine Bluff School District Board approved several purchases and an authorization to expedite procurement where waiting for a later board meeting may delay necessary work.

Chromebooks: The board approved the purchase of teacher Chromebooks from CDW. The superintendent said the purchase will be made from Title I funds and is part of a multi‑year device refresh cycle.

21CCLC computer science curriculum: The board approved the purchase of the computer science curriculum for the district's 21CCLC after‑school program; funding will come from the 21CCLC grant.

Playground equipment: The board approved purchasing playground equipment for the kindergarten academy from Pro Playgrounds. The packet included three quotes and the selected vendor's total was presented as $55,499; the item will be paid from operating funds.

HVAC authorization: The board authorized the superintendent to purchase a 25‑ton HVAC unit for the ninth‑grade academy gym for up to $50,600 if that is the lowest responsive bid. Three vendors were being solicited and the superintendent said she would choose the lowest qualified quote to avoid delay.

Virtual course licenses (Imagine Learning / Edgenuity): The board approved the purchase of virtual course licenses for credit recovery and courses delivered virtually; funding will come from restricted funds (Title I or ESA as appropriate).

Vote outcomes: Each motion was approved by voice vote; no recorded opposition was announced on the floor.

Why it matters: The purchases support instruction (devices and curriculum), student experience (playground) and operations (HVAC) and are funded from a mix of operating and restricted federal funds.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with procurement as authorized and return confirmations or contract documents as required.","The board approved multiple purchases at the start of the school year: Chromebooks from CDW (Title I), a 21CCLC computer science curriculum, kindergarten playground equipment from Pro Playgrounds ($55,499), superintendent authorization to purchase a 25‑ton HVAC unit up to $50,600 if lowest bid, and virtual course licenses (Imagine Learning/Edgenuity).",{"_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},6740947,"Superintendent outlines district vision, classroom \"recipe,\" kindergarten surge and early success on no‑cell‑phone policy",665,2327000,2992000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664110-ecf4d0dddc8006b6632517b89532675d&start=2327&end=2992","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664110-ecf4d0dddc8006b6632517b89532675d/thumbnail_2327000.jpg","/articles/6740947/Arkansas/Superintendent-outlines-district-vision-classroom-recipe-kindergarten-surge-and-early-success-on-nocellphone-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6740947-35bd267670afe4fc067ed5311e55a42e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776586021&Signature=Mp4zPNY1NLQvuLbj4MQBHBfLuzAfqbeJRnLq9tp1RBtJ7PdqWTGzKHEHq9lA61eDLJYMIq4wDEJkdBOqAmWx1p3dB0WE9hjjLpooFAaIZzcDCJkT66WtTVY29fd6IHp2mUwmATqjrsIOTQe3htQ1QxyaZ2FYpk3eXkJUWkdUVUs969UjmVWuxyr7XcT-w7l747Ff75cHdIsLnY7Rhmt4FLyM60uoNeq~HNuA~Rh8qdD~S2p~XBlI9gzwWCmsIq8ayhcMZOrePZb1xy9Xej4fGPWwtWt1mttt1M0x4uPDKyc3HN4OzyIcWB-oDY2b8tt7vVwPzej0zsO~Ci7Upy3SDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Broadridge opened her monthly update by presenting a district vision statement developed through the strategic plan and recent leadership work.

\"Pine Bluff School District will be a safe, supportive, and student centered community where every child is believed in, challenged, and empowered to overcome barriers, achieve at high levels, and pursue the college and career goals they set for themselves,\" Broadridge said.

Broadridge described a new \"classroom recipe\" the district will use during school visits. The recipe calls for posted objectives (\"I can\" statements or performance‑based objectives), daily student data displays, use of district‑adopted instructional materials, social contracts and calming spaces, and consistent routines aligned with the district's STRIPES/PBIS matrix.

Latonya Rawls, director of curriculum and instruction, presented fresh assessment results to school leaders. Broadridge said cohort math proficiency grew substantially in some grades; for example, she said fifth‑grade proficiency grew by \"10\" on the assessment metric presented. The superintendent praised teachers for the gains and said principals had already begun using the data in collaborative planning.

Broadridge also reported that Forest Park Greenville welcomed more than 200 kindergarten students on the first day of school and that staffing is nearly complete; she said the district would consider adding another kindergarten teacher if enrollment continues to grow.

On student supports, Broadridge said the district received notice that federal funds tied to after‑school programming (21CCLC) and Title IV were released, allowing planned programs to continue. She also reported an initial successful day of the no‑cell‑phone rollout, with students putting phones into pouches and following procedures.

Why it matters: The superintendent's vision and the classroom recipe set expectations for instruction and school culture; enrollment and staffing changes affect classroom assignments and potential hiring.

Next steps: Principals will continue data review with teachers, staff will monitor kindergarten enrollment and return with any staffing requests, and the board will receive monthly superintendent updates.","Superintendent Broadridge presented a district vision statement and introduced a classroom 'recipe' of instructional expectations to be used in classroom walks. She reported cohort assessment gains, more than 200 kindergarten enrollees at one campus, progress on staffing and an initial positive compliance with a no‑cell‑phone protocol.",{"_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},6740952,"Architect shows 3D model of Pine Bluff high school; board hears site progress",570,1371000,1941000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5664110-ecf4d0dddc8006b6632517b89532675d&start=1371&end=1941","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5664110-ecf4d0dddc8006b6632517b89532675d/thumbnail_1371000.jpg","/articles/6740952/Arkansas/Architect-shows-3D-model-of-Pine-Bluff-high-school-board-hears-site-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6740952-4e40c9609f001f70e7138b7cae3fc67c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776586021&Signature=K-W4YxwdUJMPKEGWQHig~bj4tXGRQ7g~x7dmCzRYK4k5fCw02nhSU~sepCEMzi734lYIAgCKG8rNqqS5IKGsSXtRmeiiJ5CpqlMgWOEHaT7z72lDqzVieRkiFxHwWnN0lqZivmgbDgmpOVLhxzu2U6mLa5Bu75P67R92p9mWjOf6bCsIoqz061GsIWvVqYnoWZ45z-TC0yx8FrXL9MoGMNpYFgNcRZawHxFCmMHgr~S0xHxePHuepruSR5uPHF4~Q1CzvhQISnMjSsRS5nA4HTlrEIiBgjbKa9TFbrzE-kTCzz5HDCVRjPy0byz~j0nQl3OQ4V8uUXlX65bMmdRfaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lewis Architects and district facilities staff presented a working model and recent drone footage of the new Pine Bluff High School during the board meeting, describing the building's major spaces and circulation for students and the public.

Clayton Baden of Lewis Architects walked the board through the model, noting a secure courtyard between the arena and auditorium, a two‑story media center with collaborative and college‑and‑career areas, a bridge that connects the classroom wing and arena, and a career‑technical wing with a secure materials area. Facilities staff described recent progress on decking, roofing and arena framing and said the kitchen and cafeteria areas are taking shape.

\"This will be more than big enough to to house the 900 students that we're planning for,\" Clayton Baden said, explaining how the arena and courtyard spaces were sized for both daily student use and after‑hours events.

Facilities also reported track work under way and said they are seeking bids for HVAC replacement at the junior high; the board was later asked to authorize the superintendent to purchase an HVAC unit for the ninth‑grade academy gym up to $50,600 if it is the lowest responsive bid.

Why it matters: The presentation shows how finished spaces are expected to function for students and the community and provides visual context for ongoing construction spending and procurement decisions.

What board members asked: Directors asked about schedule, site access, secure entry points and how the arena and auditorium entrances will function for after‑hours events; staff replied with projected circulation and staging as shown in the model.

Next steps: Facilities will continue construction work and return bids for HVAC so the board can authorize procurement or allow the superintendent to proceed if a lower responsive quote is received.","Lewis Architects and facilities staff presented a working 3D model and drone walkthrough of the new high school, highlighting the auditorium, arena, two‑story media center, secure courtyard and career-technical area. Facilities described recent site work and upcoming HVAC bids for the junior high.","actionData","errors"]

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Pine Bluff School District reports year‑end revenues, bond interest and $31.9 million spent on new high school

Board approves Chromebooks, after‑school curriculum, playground work, HVAC authorization and virtual course licenses

Superintendent outlines district vision, classroom "recipe," kindergarten surge and early success on no‑cell‑phone policy

Architect shows 3D model of Pine Bluff high school; board hears site progress