School Board Meeting 12-16-25

The Bentonville Schools Board held a meeting on December 16, 2025, where they discussed various educational and operational topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a contract with Hela for the replacement of turf and refurbishment of the track field at Bentonville West High School, with a guaranteed maximum price of $948,950. This project is planned to start in May and take six to seven weeks to complete. The board also approved the termination of a contract with Synergistic due to limited savings and plans to upgrade building controls as part of a 10-year facilities plan. Additionally, the board approved updates to student-related policies to ensure compliance with new state laws. The meeting concluded with approval of a personnel package following an executive session.