✨ Region 7 Annual Meeting at Cross County High School was a productive evening filled with networking, sharing feedback, and focusing on the fundamentals of board service. A big thank you to Cross County School District for being exceptional hosts—from their dedicated student volunteers to the outstanding meal 🍽️ provided by Chartwells. The facilities were top notch, and the hospitality was appreciated by all! Thank you to all who attended! #StudentFocusedLeadership
We kicked off our annual regional meetings in Region 5 last night at Pottsville Junior High! Attendees received important updates and shared valuable insights with ASBA staff to enhance future offerings. The dinner was fantastic, and the company even better! A big thank you to Pottsville School District for hosting the event! #StudentFocusedLeadership
🌟 From the Boardroom: Sheridan School District 🌟
Sheridan School District bus drivers Chris Neel, Markeeta Cunningham, Theresa Funderburg and Walter Whitmire were presented with “Difference Maker” awards at the district’s September Board of Education meeting. These drivers volunteered to attend the East End Elementary and East End Intermediate Open House events in August. While at the Open Houses, the drivers talked to parents, explained the new bus rules, and assisted with questions about routes. They attended two nights of Open House for two hours each time.
East End Intermediate Principal Dr. Amber Binz said, “These drivers are a perfect example of how our bus drivers continue to go above and beyond to take care of our students. They are always willing to help in any way. We are very excited about the new school year and grateful for what our drivers do each and every day to bring joy!”
📸 Pictured (Left to right): Dennis Emerson (Director of Administrative Services), Chris Neel, Markeeta Cunningham, Theresa Funderburg, Walter Whitmire, and Dr. Amber Binz.
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🌟 From the Boardroom: Greenland School District 🌟
1. Greenland School District was recently awarded the Community Oriented Policing Services grant in the amount of $495,000! Funds will be used for continuous safety upgrades, including additional security cameras, metal detectors, bulletproof window film, and internal notification systems.
📸 Pictured: Superintendent Dr. Andrea Martin, Chief Financial Officer Sarah Trublood, GSPD Chief of Police Seth Partain, Director of Technology Miles Eubanks
2. Shoutout to the incredible students scoring above 30 on the ACT! Welcome to GHS Club 30!
📸 Pictured: GHS Principal Stephanie Baker, Senior Dixie Moulton, Senior Addison Knapp
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⭐️ From the Boardroom: Bryant School District ⭐️
At this month's board meeting, the Bryant Public Schools Board of Education proudly recognized two outstanding groups:
1. Led by 4th grade teacher Carly Wise, the Bryant Elementary Green Team was honored recently with the 2024 Arkansas Recycling Coalition School Recycler of the Year award. The award is given to an outstanding school, college, or university that demonstrates a long-term commitment to waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable resource use both in the classroom and as a means to manage the school’s waste.
For the past 10 years, Bryant Elementary's Green Team has actively promoted sustainability and recycling practices, including educating students on recycling and conducting weekly classroom recycling pickups. They have organized events to promote recycling among students, such as Bike Drives, Pop Tab Competitions, Earth Day Celebrations, Vintage Dress-Up Day, Bottle Cap Mural & Recycled Art Contests. 🏆🌱
2. Staff members who completed Take Flight Training, a two-year comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia curriculum, were recognized. Several educators passed the exam and are now Certified Academic Language Therapists! 🎉✏️
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The deadline to submit nominations for the Board of Excellence Award is just 5 days away! Don't miss out on the opportunity to recognize your Board for their selfless contributions. #StudentFocusedLeadership
Our first 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 feature comes from Westside Consolidated School District ! At last week's school board meeting, their State Champion Trap Shooting Team was recognized and received their State Championship rings! Team members included: Sam Sloan, Slade Smith, Jackson Parks, Hayden James, and Cole Cureton. Also pictured are coaches Danny Price and Josh Cureton. Congratulations to these students and coaches! #StudentFocusedLeadership #FromtheBoardroom
✨ From the Boardroom ✨
We want to showcase the amazing recognitions and successes from your school board meetings! Whether it's student/staff achievements, innovative programs, or facilities updates, we’d love to feature them on our website and social media.
Submit your stories at bit.ly/fromtheboardroom and help us celebrate the hard work happening in schools like yours! 📚 #StudentFocusedLeadership #FromTheBoardroom
Congratulations to ASBA Staff Attorney Kristen Garner on her retirement after an incredible 29 years of dedicated service! At yesterday's ASBA Quarterly Board Meeting, Kristen was recognized by Executive Director Tony Prothro and celebrated by ASBA board members and staff members. Kristen’s extensive legal knowledge, quick wit, and unwavering commitment have been invaluable, and she will be greatly missed. We wish her all the best as she embarks on this exciting new chapter of her life! #StudentFocusedLeadership
Today we honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who gave everything to protect and save others. We will never forget their bravery, sacrifice, and the resilience of our nation. #PatriotDay #NeverForget
It was an impactful day at yesterday’s Fall Leadership Institute! School board members and district leaders heard important updates on school letter grades, school funding, and FOIA. In the afternoon session, a panel of board members and superintendents hosted an engaging discussion in which ASBA Region 1 Director and Farmington School District Board President Travis Warren reminded board members, “Your role is not to put your fingers in the district, but your role is to keep your arms around it.” 👏 Dr. Keith McGee, Watson Chapel School District Superintendent, echoed the sentiment and encouraged us to lead with care: “You are a beacon of light in your community. Let your light so shine.” 🌟 Thank you to all who presented and attended the conference. Let’s continue to lead with intention and commitment! #StudentFocusedLeadership
We are all set up and ready to kick off today's Fall Leadership Institute at the Hot Springs Convention Center! 🍁🎉Attendees can start your morning with registration and breakfast at 7:45, followed by leadership sessions at 8:30. Let's make it a productive day of learning and collaboration! #StudentFocusedLeadership
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Congratulations to DeQueen High School and De Queen School District on breaking ground for their new Animal Science Facility! This milestone is a testament to the collective efforts of the school board, community, staff, stakeholders, and everyone involved. Together, they've turned a shared vision into reality, paving the way for incredible opportunities in agricultural education. Way to go!
You can read the full story here - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ufxvr7DVfWbU8qMT/
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Check out these Back to School snapshots from some of our member districts. It's going to be a great year! 🌟 #StudentFocusedLeadership #BackToSchool
1. The first day of Kindergarten was full of smiles in Pine Bluff!
📸 Credit: Pine Bluff School District
2. The Strong-Huttig Bulldogs were welcomed back with a fun Back to School sign.
📸 Credit: Strong-Huttig School District & Bulldog Athletics
3. Hamburg students and staff enjoyed their first day of school on July 29th.
📸 Credit: Hamburg School District
4. Mt. Vernon - Enola High School students showed off their stylish backpacks on Day 1!
📸 Credit: Mt. Vernon - Enola Public School
ASBA is now on Instagram! Follow us @arschoolboards as we keep you updated with the latest news and events as well as shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of schools and school boards across Arkansas. Connect with us today! 🌟 #StudentFocusedLeadership
Back to School scenes from around the state! We’re excited to see students, teachers, and staff from all over Arkansas kicking off the new school year! 🎒🚌🏫 #StudentFocusedLeadership #BacktoSchool
1. Farmington Advanced Chemistry students zinc plated pennies to get an introduction to working in the high school chemistry lab!
📸 Credit: Farmington AR School District
2. Jonesboro teachers enjoyed their "100 Years a Hurricane" themed back to school meeting!
📸 Credit: Jonesboro Public Schools
3. Alma Intermediate School held a Great Start event in preparation for the upcoming school year.
📸 Credit: Alma School District
4. Anne Watson Elementary had a great first day of school on August 13th.
📸 Credit: Anne Watson Elementary - East End School District Arkansas
5. Beebe Junior High students enjoyed catching up after the long summer break.
📸 Credit: Beebe School District
It's back to school season! The Arkansas School Boards Association warmly welcomes all students, teachers, and staff to the 2024-2025 school year. Here's to a successful and inspiring year ahead! ✨ #StudentFocusedLeadership #BackToSchool
Pictured clockwise from top left:
1. Morrilton Elementary School students enjoy their first day of school.
📸 Credit: Morrilton Elementary School - South Conway County School District
2. Cross County School District cheerleaders welcome students on the first day of school. 📸 Credit: Cross County School District
3. Flippin School District students head to class on their first day.
📸 Credit: Flippin School District
4. A Lake Hamilton student enjoys her first day of second grade!
📸 Credit: Lake Hamilton School District
5. Foreman High School students are excited to begin their tenth grade year!
📸 Credit: Foreman Public Schools
Congratulations to our 2024 scholarship recipients who were honored during the New Board Member Institute. This recognition highlights their hard work and potential for future success. We are proud to support these outstanding individuals as they continue their educational and professional journeys.
We had excellent training at the New Board Member Institute, thanks to our knowledgeable presenters and engaged attendees. Your contributions made this event informative and useful, providing valuable insights and resources. We appreciate everyone's dedication and effort, making this training a memorable experience. Thank you all!
