BOE Meeting 2026.04.09

The Siloam Springs Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on April 9, 2026, focusing primarily on district updates, recognitions, and several procurement actions. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of bids for copy paper, custodial cleaning services, seal coating and restriping of the high school parking lot, exterior painting at the stadium and canopies, and the purchase of two new buses from Rush Truck Centers of Arkansas totaling approximately $317,000. The board also approved a financial resolution and motions related to personnel hiring and emergency sick leave. Additionally, the district reported on ongoing projects such as the Day Spring property purchase and renovations for a new daycare facility, transportation routing improvements with Routefinder technology, and curriculum audits. The board voted to approve a resolution to apply for free meals for all students starting next school year, aiming to eliminate lunch debt. The meeting concluded with motions to approve the fiscal year 2025 audit and various personnel appointments.