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Votes at a glance: agenda, consent items, budget report, security officers and personnel packet approved
Summary
The Bentonville School District board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, accepted the budget report, authorized hiring of 14 commissioned school security officers, and approved the personnel packet; votes were recorded for each item.
At the Sept. 16 Bentonville School District Board of Education meeting the board recorded votes on the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, a budget report, the hiring of commissioned school security officers and a personnel packet.
The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda in early procedural motions. The board later approved the district’s budget report for period close with the finance director noting $75.3 million in total fund balance across funds and an operating position that will be bolstered by property tax receipts in October‑November.
The board approved a personnel request to add up to 14 commissioned school security officers (CSSOs). District staff explained CSSOs are state‑licensed security professionals permitted to carry firearms in school settings after completing specialized training and background checks; the district requires prior law‑enforcement or military experience for these hires. Board members said the hires are intended to expand proactive safety coverage to elementary and middle schools.
The meeting concluded with approval of a personnel packet following an executive session. All recorded votes taken in public session were approved by the board with no opposing votes recorded.
Votes (as recorded in the meeting transcript): - Approval of meeting agenda: Motion by Willie; second by Bill. Roll call: Tatum — yes; Bill — yes; Willie — yes; (presiding member) — yes; Rachel — yes; Jennifer — yes. Motion approved. - Approval of consent agenda: Motion by Rachel; second by Tatum. Roll call: Tatum — yes; Bill — yes; Willie — yes; (presiding member) — yes; Rachel — yes; Jennifer — yes. Motion approved. - Approval of budget items (period close / 2026 budget adjustments): Motion by Tatum; second by Willie. Roll call: Tatum — yes; Bill — yes; Willie — yes; (presiding member) — yes; Rachel — yes; Jennifer — yes. Motion approved. - Personnel request to add 14 commissioned school security officers (CSSOs): Motion by Willie; second by Becky. Roll call (item 7G): Tatum — yes; Bill — yes; Willie — yes; (presiding member) — yes; Rachel — yes; Jennifer — yes. Motion approved. - Approval of personnel packet after executive session: Motion by Bill; second by Tatum. Roll call: Tatum — yes; Bill — yes; Willie — yes; (presiding member) — yes; Rachel — yes; Jennifer — yes. Motion approved.
The transcript shows unanimous approval for these items during the public meeting. Several votes included standard roll‑call confirmations and no public dissent was recorded during the voting sequences.
