School Board Meeting 7-21-26

The Bentonville Schools Board of Education held a meeting on July 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. The board authorized the continuation of an annual contract with Linewize for internet content filtering to comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act, noting minor annual cost increases. They also approved a $20 million operating fund investment with BLK Financial for 12 months, expected to yield approximately $1 million in returns. Additionally, the board approved the sale of a 1.42-acre parcel of land on Sea Street for $225,000 and declined an offer to purchase a larger parcel on Bright Road. The budget report highlighted a fund balance of $106.1 million across all funds, with plans to transfer approximately $12 million to the building fund. Surplus items including a 2005 Chevy Colorado and a 2020 barbecue trailer were approved for sale. The meeting also included updates on student enrollment and school choice programs, but no further procurement actions. Personnel matters were addressed in executive session and subsequently approved by the board.