School Board Meeting 10-13-26

Bentonville Schools Board of Education meeting, October 13, 2026. The board approved the financial report after reviewing first-quarter figures: revenues and expenses were reported at about 17.7% of the annual budget, and general supplies and materials in the operating fund were at 54% of budget, which staff said reflected purchases made early in the year. The board also approved course additions and deletions, including construction management courses and a registered medical assistant course, and a reduction in the theatrical makeup course fee from about $65 to $35. No contract awards, vendor selections, or competitive procurements were identified in the transcript; Aramark was thanked for providing food samples, with no purchasing action discussed.

Other topics included the district’s annual academic performance report, a red-light-running update showing incidents had fallen by about half from the prior year, and the start of the superintendent’s annual review process. The agenda and consent agenda were approved, and the meeting concluded with approval of personnel. The course changes and financial report were approved by board vote.