Conway Schools Board of Education Special Meeting Live Stream 2026.05.27

The Conway Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on May 27, 2026, focusing primarily on personnel matters, board appointment procedures, and district financial transparency. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of personnel recommendations and the development of a new, transparent process for board member appointments involving candidate petitions, resumes, and live scoring by board members. The board also discussed the district's budget priorities, millage rates, and comparative financial data with peer districts, emphasizing the need for clear spending priorities rather than increased taxation. A motion to approve personnel recommendations was passed unanimously. Additionally, the board considered policy proposals to improve transparency in hiring for upper administration positions, including sharing candidate applications with board members. The meeting concluded with plans to revisit these procedural policies in future sessions.