Conway Schools Board of Education Meeting Live Stream 2026.01.13

The Conway Schools Board of Education held a meeting on January 13, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of an enterprise vehicle lease to replace aging district fleet vehicles. The board reviewed the condition and maintenance costs of the current "white fleet" vehicles, which include maintenance, transportation, and mail trucks, noting many were over 10 years old and costly to maintain. The proposed lease with Enterprise would initially cover 13 vehicles outfitted with tool beds at an upfront cost of $82,000 and an annual spend of $143,000, significantly less than the nearly $1 million cost to purchase new vehicles outright. The lease is under a cooperative purchasing contract ensuring best government pricing. The board approved the consent agenda including this lease. Additionally, the board approved the 2026 Facilities Master Plan, which outlines potential future capital projects such as new schools and renovations to qualify for state partnership funding. Financial reports indicated a positive revenue outlook with $3 million ahead in county revenue and upcoming bond payments. The meeting also included discussions on personnel policies related to complaint procedures, with plans to review and possibly update policies in the next meeting. No other contract awards or RFPs were discussed.