September 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM - State Board of Education
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I. Call to Order
Presenter:
Randy Henderson
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II. Moment of Silence
Presenter:
Randy Henderson
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III. Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Randy Henderson
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IV. National Anthem
Presenter:
Pinnacle View Middle School Choir
Description:
A choir from Little Rock School District's Pinnacle View Middle School will perform the national anthem.
Pinnacle View Middle School Choir III Select Ensemble includes their Director, Ms. Briya Alford, and students Carter Caruthers, Nora Wallace, Sophie Helmick, Elsa Cooper, Zuri Parsons, Molly Carter, Shanika Khajanchi, AlyssaMarie Simmons, Jett Vinson, Kennedy Williams, Ka'Moree Thompson, and Jayla Willingham. |
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V. Recognition
Presenter:
Secretary Jacob Oliva
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V.1. Presentation of Colors
Presenter:
Benton High School JROTC
Description:
Benton High School JROTC Members Anna Flynn, Jace Clayton, Jace Barton, Alan Hanson, Bo Tankersley will present the colors. Their advisor, Mr. Jason Brashears, will be in attendance with them.
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V.2. 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
Presenter:
Brigadier General Chad Bridges
Description:
Brigadier General Chad Bridges provides special recognition of the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, and the service and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces who served in the years that followed.
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V.3. Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship 2026-27 Cohort Introduction
Presenter:
Jacob Oliva
Description:
The Arkansas Excellence in Teaching Fellowship is a nine-month program launched in summer 2025 to recognize and support some of the state’s top educators, particularly those earning merit pay, while highlighting exemplary teaching for the public. Brendan Lowe, president of Each Day Communications, and facilitator of the Arkansas Excellent in Teaching Fellowship, will introduce the 2026-2027 cohort.
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V.4. President and CEO of Academies of Central Arkansas Foundation
Presenter:
Markous Jewett
Description:
The Academies of Central Arkansas is a regional education initiative that aligns high school education with postsecondary and workforce opportunities through college- and career-focused academies and industry partnerships. The model prepares students for successful transition to enrollment, enlistment, or employment.
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VI. Changes to Agenda
Presenter:
Randy Henderson
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VII. Action Agenda
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VII.1. Waiver Request for Kingston School District
Presenter:
Hope Worsham, Assistant Commissioner
Description:
Request to waive Standard 4-B.1 — Each public school district shall employ a full-time superintendent or charter school executive officer to oversee all operations of the public school district.
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VII.2. Request for Final Approval of the Rules Governing Student Special Needs Funding
Presenter:
Courtney Salas-Ford
Description:
The division is requesting that these rules be adopted and submitted to the General Assembly for review. This rule is being promulgated pursuant to the requirements of Act 911 of 2025. A public comment period ran from August 2nd to September 2nd and a public hearing was held on August 21st.
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VIII. New Business
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IX. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Randy Henderson
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IX.1. Minutes
Presenter:
Angela Scaife
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IX.2. Correction to the Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Cooperative 2026 Annual Report
Description:
Ark. Code Ann. § 6-13-1020(a) requires Education Service Cooperatives to submit an annual report to the State Board of Education for approval and outlines the content that must be included in each report. On August 13, 2026, the State Board voted to approve the 2026 reports for all 15 cooperatives. Below is a corrected report for the Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Cooperative.
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IX.3. PLSB Case 25-293 Derrick Cook — Written Reflections
Presenter:
LaBria Brown
Description:
The educator has submitted written reflections and his anger management completion certificate as ordered by the State Board of Education on May 14, 2026.
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IX.4. Review of Loan and Bond Applications
Presenter:
Greg Rogers
Description:
Commercial Bond Applications — 2 Second Lien
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X. Reports
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X.1. Board Liaison Reports
Presenter:
Randy Henderson
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X.2. ATOY Report
Presenter:
Stephanie Williams
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X.3. Commissioner's Report
Presenter:
Secretary Jacob Oliva
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XI. Public Comments
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XII. Adjournment
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