PBSD School Board Meeting | 3.16.2026

The Pine Bluff Schools Board held a regular meeting on March 16, 2026, which included the election of board officers for one-year terms. The board approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar (Calendar B) based on district-wide staff voting. A detailed update was provided on the ongoing high school construction project, highlighting progress on parking lots, building interiors, and stadium preparations. The board reviewed the district's financial reports, including fund balances and bond expenditures, noting $11.5 million remaining in bond funds for the fiscal year and a total project cost of $58 million to date. The fiscal year 2025 legislative audit was presented and approved, with an unmodified (clean) opinion indicating strong fiscal management and no deficiencies. The board also approved the 2026-2027 ESEA and IDEA assurances and adopted a resolution to participate in the Jefferson County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, ensuring eligibility for FEMA funding. Personnel matters were discussed in executive session, with subsequent approval of personnel actions. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.