PBSD School Board Meeting | 9.28.2026

Pine Bluff Schools board meeting, identified by the title as September 28, 2026 (the metadata timestamp is September 29), included approval of a five-year technology bid from Network Solutions for $75,887.34. Staff said the bid was open for 28 days, two companies responded, and Network Solutions was the lowest bidder; the district’s stated share was 15% because of its free- and reduced-price meal status. The board voted to approve the purchase. The board also received the financial report; discussion noted declining revenue and enrollment and the need to assess facilities, programs, and expenditures, while district officials said the district was not trending toward financial distress.

A presentation reviewed the completed new high school and stadium improvements, including site elevation and replacement or renovation work; no project cost or new construction award was presented. Staff also reported on the existing competitive 21st Century after-school grant program and its state monitoring results, with no new grant decision. The board approved the August 24 minutes and a student handbook addendum, and approved personnel items. Public commenters called for leadership accountability, citing academic results and school climate; no related board action was taken during the meeting.