PBSD School Board Meeting | 10.26.2026

Pine Bluff Schools Board meeting, October 26, 2026. Public commenters raised concerns about district academic performance, state oversight, and the interim superintendent, and requested an action plan. The board recognized Broadmore Elementary staff for improving the school’s letter grade from F to C. The superintendent presented a district overview covering enrollment, student performance, school improvement priorities, and career and technical education. A facilities committee report said the district was completing a punch list with the architect and expected another walkthrough the following week; no project cost, contract award, vendor selection, or new procurement action was specified.

The board approved the September 28 minutes, school improvement plans, personnel recommendations, and a projected FY 2028–29 expenditure budget and tax-levy proposal with a related sample. The presenter characterized the budget as a projection prepared with First Security, noted that it did not change the millage, and said it was required for the ballot. Financial reports were presented, but the transcript does not clearly capture the related motion or vote. No specific procurement activity was identified.