PCSSD Board Meeting

The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) Board Meeting held on April 15, 2026, covered a range of topics including student and staff recognitions, financial updates, policy amendments, and hiring approvals. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on budget challenges due to irregular property tax revenue flows, resulting in negative legal fund balances in certain months. The board discussed strategies to improve cash flow, including better budgeting, increased use of federal funds, and the need to rebuild the legal fund balance to avoid borrowing. A key procurement decision involved approving revised salary allocations to competitively hire physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and early childhood specialists to reduce costly private sector contracting, with an estimated cost of approximately $318,000. The board also approved classified staff hiring lists and policy changes related to employee sick leave and telework. Additionally, the board accepted the district's audit report, which had no material findings but included supplemental findings related to payroll and deposit procedures. A resolution regarding inclement weather days for staff was discussed and planned for a future meeting. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility, staffing improvements, and policy updates to support district operations and student services.