PBSD School Board Meeting | 4.27.2026

The Pine Bluff School District Board of Directors held a meeting on April 27, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including personnel policies, academic progress, financial reports, and ongoing construction projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of contracts for food service management renewal with K12 Elior at $72,850, and two multi-year e-rate agreements for network services and equipment totaling approximately $568,000 with Unite Private Networks and IK Network Solutions, with the district responsible for about $85,000 after federal discounts. The board also addressed a significant cyber attack involving a fraudulent wire transfer attempt of over $3.2 million related to a construction vendor invoice; the district is working with law enforcement and expects partial fund recovery. Additionally, the board directed an internal audit of classified salaries to ensure compliance with the approved salary schedule. The meeting concluded with approval of personnel actions and adjournment.