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Board members said Stevens will return with bond bid results for approval in April or May; a board member asked whether the sale would include an extra $600,000 for playground equipment and site work, and staff said detailed cost estimates will be prepared.
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Dr. Wood told the board the district piloted a K‑5 AGRA program at fifth grade, plans to expand to fourth and third grades next year, has two state CTE training slots reserved for July, and reminded the public that kindergarten registration is April 9.
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At its Feb. 12 meeting the Alma School District board reorganized leadership, accepted a clean FY25 audit, approved updated salary schedules and several recommended hires, and accepted a retirement letter from Dr. Brian Duffy.
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The board recognized building Teachers of the Year and highlighted the middle school's recertification as an Arkansas Diamond 'School to Watch' following an external review that praised staff and identified areas for growth.
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Trustees reviewed scheduled makeup days and pressed staff to clarify whether extracurricular events should be canceled when schools close for weather, noting inconsistent family communications and asking for clearer written guidance and discretionary authority for administrators.
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Dr. Wood reported on registration, assessments and a National Schools to Watch visit for the middle school; the board approved hiring recommendations for two coaching positions and approved classified staff offers following executive session.
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The Alma School District board approved next year's K–12 and Pre-K calendars, which staff described as essentially a carbon copy of the current year; the motion passed without objection.
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The Alma School District board voted to file for a 10-year second-lien bond to fund partnership facility projects (roofs, electrical and plumbing) and amended the application to a $3,000,000 "do not exceed" amount so the district can accommodate playground and other upgrades pending final bids.
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After returning from a closed session on personnel, the Alma School District board approved the hiring of Abby Foster at Alma Intermediate and Jeremy Burns as head football coach; both hires were recommended by administration and approved by motion.
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The Alma School District board publicly recognized custodian Andrew McCassel for long service and Linda Bowen for organizing a Christmas 'blessing box' program that assisted about 240 children; Board cited community and staff contributions.