PCSSD Board Meeting

The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) Board meeting on July 15, 2026, covered a range of topics including public comments on athletic tryout transparency and equity, concerns about the potential repurposing of Harris Elementary, and accessibility issues for students with disabilities. The board reviewed academic merit pay distributions totaling $261,000 for 110 teachers and discussed several policy updates related to student electronic device use, student acceleration, credit recovery, grade forgiveness, and advanced placement courses. A significant agenda item was the presentation of a feasibility study by the Sherwood Public Education Foundation regarding the potential detachment of Sherwood from PCSSD, with the board noting the need for further review before any action. The board also approved the purchase of professional development services for CTE teachers focused on project-based learning. No contract awards or specific procurement amounts were detailed beyond this approval. The meeting concluded with scheduling considerations for future meetings related to the detachment election and general board business.