# PBSD School Board Meeting | 12.15.2025


**Body:** Pine Bluff Schools
**Date:** December 16, 2025
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Pine Bluff Schools Board held a meeting on December 15, 2025, where they discussed various topics including financial updates on bond interest earnings and building project costs, with over $49 million spent on the high school project to date. The board received a detailed construction progress report highlighting significant advancements in the new high school and football stadium, with plans to finalize contracts and begin major work in early 2026. Additionally, the board approved procurement actions including the purchase of 10 seats for students at $14,850 each through federal funds, and the approval of the Anchor Academy and Virtual Academy programs with Arkansas Rivers ESC. A motion was also passed to add Anko Equipment Company to the district's electronic funds transfer list to facilitate payments. These procurement decisions and capital project updates reflect ongoing investments in educational infrastructure and student support services within the district.

**Source:** Pine Bluff Schools