Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
A kindergarten teacher demonstrated the 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' program; the superintendent said 2,203 students (about 74% of the district) had no office-discipline referral this semester, and James Matthews principal outlined plans to raise proficiency after presenting interim ELA cohort data.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved two MOUs with Arkansas River cooperative partners (10 Anchor Academy seats at $14,850 each; 40 virtual academy slots at $2,875 each, Title I/restricted funds) and voted to add AIMCO Equipment Company to the district's electronic funds transfer list; the meeting then moved to executive session on personnel.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
District officials showed video and photos of the high school and arena construction, reporting $49,443,348 spent to date and saying staged turnovers — starting with the CTE building — are likely in February 2026.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved prior meeting minutes and the financial report; the treasurer highlighted roughly $2.9 million in October tax receipts, $33,000 in athletics account revenue and $45.8 million spent to date on the high school project, and noted an $823,000 property insurance check.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Pine Bluff School District board adopted the proposed budget and tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027, and approved the related sample ballot for the March school board election; the chair said there is no change to millage. The motion passed by voice vote.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
Pine Bluff High School presented 'Operation RISE,' an initiative targeting growth for the lowest 25% of students with the goal of raising overall school performance and moving the school's grade toward a C. The team outlined data targets, teacher accountability measures and community engagement plans.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Pine Bluff School District board approved up to $3.6 million to repair and upgrade the high school football stadium, including concrete and press‑box work, new turf, LED lighting, AV/scoreboards and related electrical work. The motion passed by voice vote.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board voted to adopt a proposed budget of expenditures and related sample ballot for FY2027–28; the superintendent said there would be no change to the millage on the ballot and the board election schedule will shift to March 3, 2026.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
The school board approved a motion to authorize up to $3.6 million in stadium improvements, including turf replacement, new LED lighting, press‑box repairs, bleacher and handrail work, fencing changes and new scoreboards with a north‑end video board.
Arkansas / School Districts / PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
School leaders presented 'Operation RISE,' a targeted improvement initiative that aims to grow the district's lowest 25% of students and pursue substantial gains (a stated 50% growth goal) across tested subjects to improve the school's letter grade and graduation outcomes.