Conway Schools Board of Education Special Meeting Live Stream 2026.09.23

The Conway Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on September 23, 2026, primarily focused on addressing community concerns regarding district policies on compensatory time, flex time, and professional development hours for teachers and administrators. Several teachers and community members voiced frustrations about perceived inequities in professional development requirements, administrative spending, and the use of comp time and flex time. The board discussed the need to establish clear policies governing comp time and flex time, acknowledging that current practices may lack formal policy backing and could potentially conflict with labor laws. The Professional Personnel Committee (PPC) was tasked with developing these policies, with an emphasis on including teacher input and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The board also emphasized the importance of transparency, communication, and collaboration with teachers to improve morale and district operations. No formal votes on new contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but the board agreed to await PPC recommendations and continue working on policy development.