School Board Meeting 2-17-26

The Bentonville Schools Board meeting held on February 17, 2026, included several key agenda items related to school operations and safety. The board approved moving a teacher workday from March 17 to January 3 based on staff feedback, aiming to better support semester planning and instructional preparation. A comprehensive security report highlighted ongoing safety measures, including the addition of 14 commissioned school security officer positions prioritized for former police officers and military veterans, with active recruitment underway. The board also received a positive financial report showing revenues exceeding expenditures by $20.9 million and a fund balance of $63.2 million, leading to approval of the financial report. No new contracts or procurement awards were discussed, but the security staffing expansion and budget monitoring indicate potential future procurement activity in security services and personnel.