The Gravette School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to authorize the issuance of $5,140,000 in construction bonds and formalized the board’s intention to add six classrooms to the high school.

The bond resolution, moved and seconded during the meeting, authorizes delivery of the bonds dated June 26, 2025. A subsequent board motion stated the district’s intent to use bond proceeds to add six classrooms; the board approved that motion by voice vote.

Why it matters: the bonds fund a planned high‑school addition the district and state have reviewed. Board members and staff discussed contractor estimates during the meeting and whether the project would consume the full bond amount. One board member said Crossland’s high‑end projection could exhaust the funds, while smaller contractor bids could leave money available for paving and other district projects.

Board discussion focused on keeping the formal bond documents aligned with state and investor expectations while retaining discretion over classroom count. A district attorney or bond counsel was referenced during debate as having prepared the documents for the board’s action.

The board unanimously approved the resolution by voice vote; no dissenting votes were recorded.

Looking ahead: district leaders said they will continue conversations with contractors to refine project costs and determine whether bond proceeds will cover additional campus work such as paving. No construction schedule was set at the meeting.