# Springdale Public Schools | October 2026 School Board Meeting

Springdale Public Schools board meeting, October 14, 2026: The board heard updates on student and staff recognition, workforce and career programs, and school performance results. Springdale reported $257,197.70 in state performance-award funding across schools; Thurman G. Smith Elementary was noted as receiving more than $18,000, and the district described additional school and program recognitions. The Ozark Media Arts Festival also awarded Springdale High School’s photography/yearbook program $2,600 in Bedford’s Camera and Video store credit through a partnership with the Tyson Family Foundation.

The facilities update focused on the Westwood project, which was reported on schedule and on budget. District staff are pursuing cost savings, including replacing planned storm shutters in the safe room with windows, with the savings amount not yet available, and are seeking a variance concerning the proximity of water, sewer, and storm-drain lines. The board approved the agenda and consent agenda, but the transcript identifies no specific procurement award, contract approval, or spending-related motion. Other discussion covered the Arkansas Teacher of the Year recognition, a student trip to Washington, D.C., industry day, and school achievement data.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Springdale Public Schools | October 2026 School Board Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6itH8sz0oK4) - Springdale Public Schools