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Springdale recognized Chad Burkett and partners for CTE/CDL program success and shared that Champions for Kids expanded to eight campuses and delivered holiday gifts and staff appreciation boxes; a middle-school student also won a Martin Luther King Jr. essay sponsored by Walmart.
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The Springdale School District board heard a plan to meet Arkansas Department of Education master/lead designation requirements, using roughly $300,000 in one-time and carryover funds and a partnership with the Bailey Group to certify teachers and address third-grade promotion requirements.
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District construction staff described plans for covered bleachers and lighting at Springdale and Harbor High schools (contractor estimate $750,000–$800,000) and said self-performing site work could save about $400,000; Westwood Elementary design revisions are in estimating phase.
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District staff presented the Springdale School District six-year (2026) master facilities plan outlining school replacements, athletic- and arts-facility upgrades, and safety projects; the board approved the plan by voice vote after brief clarifying remarks.
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At its Dec. 9 meeting the Springdale School Board celebrated student achievements: 189 fall recipients of the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy, student representatives who met former President Obama at a Crystal Bridges youth town hall, and John Tyson Elementary’s 'Tiger Talk' podcast winning three state awards.
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The Springdale School Board voted Dec. 9 to approve the district's 2026 six‑year master facilities plan, authorizing submission for state partnership funds and listing projects and estimated costs across elementary and high school campuses.
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The board approved November 2025 financial statements, heard that operating revenue and current property taxes rose, and approved two related‑party contracts: local range training vendor Kristi Snow Schrogger and a small‑quantity T‑shirt contract with Holland Primm.
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Springdale School District announced a two‑year Walton Family Foundation grant of $749,000 to create empowerment teams—three high‑school positions plus middle‑school stipends and materials—to support college, career and enlistment pathways and boost enrollment outreach.
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The board recognized several staff and students: Judy Hobson was named Arkansas ARC TESOL Educator of the Year; Alan Showalter was honored as Region 5 Choral Director of the Year; Brad Lemons won Arkansas Foreign Language Teacher of the Year; district highlighted eight National Merit semifinalists, rising AP participation and multiple teachers meeting/exceeding performance metrics; several schools received Office for Educational Policy recognitions and School Recognition funds.
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Staff introduced model policy 7.5 (purchases and procurement) noting the state bid threshold rose to $26,500 and the model language ties the district threshold to the state threshold; board will consider final approval and accompanying forms at the December meeting.