School Board Meeting 11-18-25

The Bentonville Schools Board meeting held on November 18, 2025, covered a variety of topics including recognition of outstanding staff, updates on school programs, and policy changes. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the district budget, which showed an operating fund balance of $80.3 million with increased expenditures due to salary raises and student growth. The board approved the budget unanimously. Additionally, updates were provided on course catalog changes and concurrent enrollment policies. The board also approved several policy updates related to personnel evaluations and the use of artificial intelligence. No new contracts or vendor selections were discussed, but the budget approval and policy changes could impact future procurement and staffing decisions.