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Rogers board approves contracts, proposed budget, naming‑rights concept and facility GMP
Summary
At its February meeting the Rogers School District board approved a consent agenda, renewed several contracts (security, liability, copier), adopted the proposed 2026–27 budget, approved an ELA curriculum adoption, gave conceptual approval to a naming‑rights sponsorship with First National Bank of NWA, and approved a $1.7M GMP for a K–5 Innovative Learning Center.
The Rogers School District board voted on multiple routine and substantive items at the meeting.
Consent agenda and routine contracts: The board approved the consent agenda (minutes and personnel changes) on a motion by Amy, second by Paige. The board approved a recommended three‑year engagement with First Security Beardsley (motion by Nathan, second by Curtis), renewed general liability coverage through the Arkansas School Board Association pool (motion by Amy, second by Suzanne) and approved renewal of the district copier/printer contract (motion by Curtis, second by Paige).
Budget adoption: The district presented a proposed compliance budget that must be published 60 days before the May election. Presenters noted a rolled‑back millage and explained the three mill pockets for maintenance and operations, renovation/technology, and debt service. The board moved to adopt the proposed 2026–27 budget (motion by Paige, second by Amy) and approved the compliance document.
Curriculum and facilities votes: The board approved recommended ELA materials — HMH Into Literature for grades 6–8 and Savvas My Perspectives (2025 edition) for grades 9–12 — after an adoption committee review led by Allison Covington (motion by Curtis, second by Amy). The board gave conceptual approval to a 10‑year naming‑rights proposal with First National Bank of Northwest Arkansas (presentation by Paul and staff), asking administration and legal counsel to return with final contract language. The board also approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $1.7 million for the proposed K–5 Innovative Learning Center (motion made and seconded; vote aye), which includes HVAC and awning repairs tied to tornado damage that the district intends to pursue through insurance.
School calendar adjustment: To address missed instructional time, the board approved adding five minutes to the middle‑school day after spring break and eliminating the final high‑school late‑start day in May to avoid adding make‑up days at the end of the year (motion by Amy, second by Paige). Additional make‑up steps were described conditionally if more days are missed.
Votes at a glance (recorded as presented): - Consent agenda: Mover Amy; Second Paige; Outcome: approved. - First Security Beardsley 3‑year contract: Mover Nathan; Second Curtis; Outcome: approved. - General liability coverage (ASBA pool): Mover Amy; Second Suzanne; Outcome: approved. - Copier contract renewal: Mover Curtis; Second Paige; Outcome: approved. - Proposed 2026–27 budget (compliance document): Mover Paige; Second Amy; Outcome: approved. - ELA curriculum adoption (HMH Into Literature; Savvas My Perspectives): Mover Curtis; Second Amy; Outcome: approved. - Naming‑rights conceptual approval (First National Bank of NWA): Mover Nathan; Second Amy; Outcome: approved conceptually; contract to follow legal review. - K–5 Innovative Learning Center GMP ($1.7M): Mover (motion made on record); Second Suzanne; Outcome: approved. - School calendar adjustments for snow day makeups: Mover Amy; Second Paige; Outcome: approved.
Board President (name not stated) closed regular business and announced an executive session to discuss personnel and land matters; no actions were expected on return from closed session during this meeting.
