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Bentonville board approves facilities plan, budget and course changes, rejects land offer and extends superintendent contract
Summary
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Bentonville School District board approved the biennial facilities master plan and first‑quarter budget, accepted course approvals and deletions, rejected a 20‑acre land sale offer from Skylight Homes, and approved a personnel packet that included an extension of Dr. Jones' contract.
The Bentonville School District Board of Education approved a package of administrative items Oct. 21, including a state‑required facilities master plan resolution, first‑quarter finance reporting and a set of course changes, while rejecting an outside offer on district land and extending the superintendent’s contract.
Facilities: Mike Belkette presented the biennial facilities master plan and asked the board to pass a resolution allowing the district to apply for partnership funding, including eligibility for "warm, safe, dry" grants. Belkette said the district’s wealth index has historically reduced its chance of receiving some funds but said staff will still apply for any available grants. A motion to approve the facilities master plan (item 7b) passed unanimously.
Courses: Dr. Morrill presented…
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