Pine Bluff School District | School Board Meeting – June 23rd, 2025

The Pine Bluff School District held a school board meeting on June 23, 2025, focusing on various district updates including financial reports, policy changes, and procurement decisions. Key procurement discussions included approval of purchases for a Kabota tractor at $44,770 and a new 89-passenger diesel bus at $177,963, both funded from next year's capital outlay budget. The board also approved a three-year contract for the Aptigy communication platform at $90,866 total, which consolidates two existing platforms and offers cost savings. Additionally, the board approved professional development contracts totaling approximately $152,600 funded through Title I and state grants. The meeting included updates on transportation improvements, salary schedule adjustments, and student handbook changes. A motion was passed to approve electronic fund transfers for Lewis Architects to reduce mail fraud risk. Overall, the meeting addressed several procurement and budget-related items to support district operations and capital projects.