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Rapert appointment to State Library Board confirmed

Monday, December 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas lawmaker who has proposed suspending funding to libraries suing the state over restrictions on materials was confirmed by the Senate Monday to a spot on the state library board. The majority-Republican Senate confirmed by a 22-10 vote... Read More.

Board of Corrections files lawsuit against state over new law on corrections secretary

Friday, December 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Board of Corrections suspended the state’s corrections secretary on Thursday and sued the state over a law removing its ability to fire him, ramping up its dispute with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders over who runs the state’s... Read More.

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WHSD School Board Holds Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting, Selects New School Board Director for Zone 5

Wednesday, December 13 by Staff

On Tuesday, the White Hall school board met to discuss several agenda items and address selecting a new school board member. All board members were present as the meeting started. Close to the end of the meeting and executive session, the board made a... Read More.

PBSD Holds Monthly School Board Meeting, Addresses DCFA Test Scores and 70th Annual ASBA Meeting Presentation

Tuesday, November 28 by Staff

On Monday, the Pine Bluff School District held their monthly SB meeting where agenda items were discussed. Among the agenda items were a presentation on District Common Formative Assessment (DCFA). During the meeting, it has been reported that attendance and preparation were factors that... Read More.

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Sanders names Rapert to State Library Board

Tuesday, November 21 by Ray King

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced the appointment of former Arkansas Sen. Jason Rapert to a six year term on the State Library Board. Rapert, described by right-leaning education and research organization Family Council as a "staunch conservative and a proponent of biblical worldview,"... Read More.

Corrections board and governor squabble over temporary prison beds

Sunday, November 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Attorney General Tim Griffin urged the state Board of Corrections Friday to approve 500 temporary prison beds, sharply criticizing the panel for not moving forward with an effort to alleviate overcrowding. Sanders urged the... Read More.

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WCSD School Board Holds Monthly Meeting, Elects New SB Pres., Vice Pres., Secretary

Tuesday, November 14 by Staff

The Watson Chapel School board met for their monthly meeting on Monday to discuss agenda items. The meeting was called to order followed by election of officers. By vote, Goldie Whitaker was elected as Watson Chapel School Board President, Kelvin Moore was elected Vice... Read More.

WCSD School Board Holds Special Called Meeting to Approve Sale of School Equipment and Furniture

Tuesday, November 7 by Staff

On Monday, the Watson Chapel School Board held a meeting to begin discussions on starting a community-wide sale of School Equipment in the Watson Chapel Jr. High gymnasium. Trophies, desks, tables, and chairs were among some of the items that were talked about in... Read More.

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WCSD School Board Holds Special Called Meeting, Approves Resignation and New Hires

Monday, October 30 by Staff

On Monday, The Watson Chapel School Board held a special called meeting to address recommendations that Superintendent Tom Wilson has made for new additions to the WCSD. Shortly after the board meeting was called to order, the school board held an executive session to... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree explained how the order was drawn for the PBSD board election cycle

Thursday, October 26 by Alex Bivens

On Monday, the Pine Bluff School Board drew lots to determine the order in which they will face voters after the state board of education voted to return the district to local control. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree was... Read More.

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Sheridan School Board rejects call to eliminate prayer before meetings

Wednesday, October 25 by Ray King

The president of the Sheridan School Board said this week it has no plans to change its current practice of having a student say a prayer before meetings. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Jeff Lisenby said the U.S. Supreme Court, in separate cases has... Read More.

Pine Bluff School District Board announces member election lots; presents high school construction layout updates

Monday, October 23 by Deseray Mckinzy

Monday evening the Pine Bluff School District held its monthly meeting to discuss what was a lengthy agenda that highlighted elections lots for current board members, PPC updates, and presentations. Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree and board President Shederick Rick led the meeting by welcoming Mayor... Read More.

Stories tagged with: board

Rapert appointment to State Library Board confirmed

Board of Corrections files lawsuit against state over new law on corrections secretary

WHSD School Board Holds Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting, Selects New School Board Director for Zone 5

PBSD Holds Monthly School Board Meeting, Addresses DCFA Test Scores and 70th Annual ASBA Meeting Presentation

Sanders names Rapert to State Library Board

Corrections board and governor squabble over temporary prison beds

WCSD School Board Holds Monthly Meeting, Elects New SB Pres., Vice Pres., Secretary

WCSD School Board Holds Special Called Meeting to Approve Sale of School Equipment and Furniture

WCSD School Board Holds Special Called Meeting, Approves Resignation and New Hires

PBSD Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree explained how the order was drawn for the PBSD board election cycle

Sheridan School Board rejects call to eliminate prayer before meetings

Pine Bluff School District Board announces member election lots; presents high school construction layout updates

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