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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.
Arkansas / School Districts / ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.
Arkansas / School Districts / ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.
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The Alma School District board moved, seconded and approved the November minutes and the consent agenda by voice vote; there was no public comment and the meeting adjourned after the superintendent's report.
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Superintendent Dr. Wood said the district is conducting middle-of-year assessments, reported enrollment at 3,007 K–12 plus 56 pre-K spots, and outlined pending state partnership projects for roofs, sewer and a districtwide HVAC proposal with preliminary cost figures and timing.
Arkansas / School Districts / ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board members moved and seconded routine business: approval of the November minutes and the consent agenda; both motions carried on voice votes and the meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn.
Arkansas / School Districts / ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent Dr. Wood told the board the district has three pending state partnership projects (roof, electrical, and sewer) totaling about $7.4 million with the state covering roughly $5.6 million; HVAC replacement projections total about $14.6 million with substantial state share. Enrollment stands at 3,007 K–12 and 56 pre-K.
Arkansas / School Districts / ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Doctor Wood told the board the district’s summative and screener data show results close to or above state averages in many early grades; staff highlighted individualized reading plans and interventions and reported 97% kindergarten readiness among students who attended district pre‑K.
Arkansas / School Districts / ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
After extended discussion about size, timing and cash flow, the Alma School Board voted to proceed with applications for state ‘warm, safe and dry’ partnership funding and to pursue issuance of second-lien bonds to finance the district’s share.