The September 2025 issue of Report Card, the Journal of the Arkansas School Boards Association, is now available!
Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:
•Creatures of Character – Cross County Elementary’s award-nominated values program is changing school culture.
• A Bond for Billies – How Monticello’s bond extension funded a new gym and high school addition without raising taxes.
• Serving with Heart – New board members share their passion for students at ASBA’s New Board Member Institute in Hot Springs.
• Understanding Act 902 – Lucas Harder breaks down what the public comment law means for school boards.
• Fall Leadership Insights – Board leaders reflect on vision, goals, and putting students first.
This quarter’s issue, as well as previous issues of Report Card, can be found on our website at https://www.arsba.org/page/report-card-magazine.
Thank you for staying connected with ASBA. We hope you find this issue informative and inspiring! #StudentFocusedLeadership
Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:
•Creatures of Character – Cross County Elementary’s award-nominated values program is changing school culture.
• A Bond for Billies – How Monticello’s bond extension funded a new gym and high school addition without raising taxes.
• Serving with Heart – New board members share their passion for students at ASBA’s New Board Member Institute in Hot Springs.
• Understanding Act 902 – Lucas Harder breaks down what the public comment law means for school boards.
• Fall Leadership Insights – Board leaders reflect on vision, goals, and putting students first.
This quarter’s issue, as well as previous issues of Report Card, can be found on our website at https://www.arsba.org/page/report-card-magazine.
Thank you for staying connected with ASBA. We hope you find this issue informative and inspiring! #StudentFocusedLeadership
📣 Annual Conference registration is OPEN!
Join us for the 72nd ASBA Annual Conference on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎–𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, at the Marriott-Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock!
This year’s theme, “𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬,” celebrates the vital role of school boards in shaping the future of education.
✅ Up to 𝟏𝟑 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 of 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 training credit
✅ Inspiring keynote speakers & breakout sessions
✅ Networking with peers & Commercial Affiliate exhibits
✅ Annual awards, student performances, and more
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬:
PLEASE NOTE: Start time for Wednesday's sessions is 10:30 a.m. this year.
All Access (3 Days): $545 members | $645 non-members (by Nov 21)
Day Access: Wed $285 | Thu $285 | Fri $145 (by Nov 21)
Virtual Access (Wed/Thu): $175 per day
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen your leadership!
👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://bit.ly/arboardconnect
👉 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: https://www.arsba.org/page/2025-asba-annual-conference
*Hotel information will be in your registration confirmation email.
#StudentFocusedLeadership #MissionPossible
📢 New Courses Alert!
2025 Fall Leadership Institute courses are now live in AR Board Ed!
This training equips board members and district administrators with practical tools to turn vision into action.
🎓 Take the full 6-hour course or individual 1.5-hour sessions:
🟢 Full Day – 6 hrs – $200
🟢 Vision in Action Panel – 1.5 hrs – $75
🟢 Making Data Make Sense w/ Hope Worsham – 1.5 hrs – $75
🟢 Planning with Purpose w/ Dr. Megan Duncan – 1.5 hrs – $75
🟢 Board Policy w/ Lucas Harder – 1.5 hrs – $75
🖥️ Log in to AR Board Ed to enroll anytime! - https://arsba.talentlms.com/plus/
#StudentFocusedLeadership
2025 Fall Leadership Institute courses are now live in AR Board Ed!
This training equips board members and district administrators with practical tools to turn vision into action.
🎓 Take the full 6-hour course or individual 1.5-hour sessions:
🟢 Full Day – 6 hrs – $200
🟢 Vision in Action Panel – 1.5 hrs – $75
🟢 Making Data Make Sense w/ Hope Worsham – 1.5 hrs – $75
🟢 Planning with Purpose w/ Dr. Megan Duncan – 1.5 hrs – $75
🟢 Board Policy w/ Lucas Harder – 1.5 hrs – $75
🖥️ Log in to AR Board Ed to enroll anytime! - https://arsba.talentlms.com/plus/
#StudentFocusedLeadership
Thank you to those who joined us both in person and virtually for yesterday’s Fall Leadership Institute! It was a productive day of learning and collaboration. We will see you at the next one! #StudentFocusedLeadership
✨ 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 ✨
This October, join us for ASBA’s in-person 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬—hosted in each of our 14 regions! These dinner meetings are a chance to connect with fellow education leaders, share experiences, and discuss challenges unique to your community.
🍽️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
• Networking dinner & welcome
• Local legislators sharing their perspectives
• A panel of regional school board members discussing real-world challenges
• Valuable conversation and collaboration with peers
📅 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 & 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
Region 1 - Oct. 13 - Rogers
Region 2 - Oct. 20 - Yellville-Summit
Region 3 - Oct. 30 - Hillcrest
Region 4 - Oct. 23 - Clarksville
Region 5 - Oct. 7 - Dardanelle
Region 6 - Oct. 21 - Bald Knob
Region 7 - Oct. 6 - Harrisburg
Region 8 - Oct. 28 - North Little Rock
Region 9 - Oct. 6 - DeWitt
Region 10 - Oct. 2 - Arkadelphia
Region 11 - Oct. 9 - Watson Chapel
Region 12 - Oct. 16 - Horatio
Region 13 - Oct. 27 - Smackover
Region 14 - Oct. 14 - Hamburg
📍𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐩: https://5il.co/sge5
➡️ Can’t make your region’s meeting? You are welcome at any of the others!
🕠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
💵 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $60 per person (includes materials & dinner)
🎓 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭: 3 hours of 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄-𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 Board Training Credit
🔗 Register now through the “Registrations/Publications” tab in AR Board Connect (https://bit.ly/arboardconnect). Be sure to register at least 7 days before your chosen meeting to help your host district prepare.
Let’s strengthen our community of student-focused leaders—we’ll see you in October!
#StudentFocusedLeadership
This October, join us for ASBA’s in-person 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬—hosted in each of our 14 regions! These dinner meetings are a chance to connect with fellow education leaders, share experiences, and discuss challenges unique to your community.
🍽️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
• Networking dinner & welcome
• Local legislators sharing their perspectives
• A panel of regional school board members discussing real-world challenges
• Valuable conversation and collaboration with peers
📅 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 & 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
Region 1 - Oct. 13 - Rogers
Region 2 - Oct. 20 - Yellville-Summit
Region 3 - Oct. 30 - Hillcrest
Region 4 - Oct. 23 - Clarksville
Region 5 - Oct. 7 - Dardanelle
Region 6 - Oct. 21 - Bald Knob
Region 7 - Oct. 6 - Harrisburg
Region 8 - Oct. 28 - North Little Rock
Region 9 - Oct. 6 - DeWitt
Region 10 - Oct. 2 - Arkadelphia
Region 11 - Oct. 9 - Watson Chapel
Region 12 - Oct. 16 - Horatio
Region 13 - Oct. 27 - Smackover
Region 14 - Oct. 14 - Hamburg
📍𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐩: https://5il.co/sge5
➡️ Can’t make your region’s meeting? You are welcome at any of the others!
🕠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
💵 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: $60 per person (includes materials & dinner)
🎓 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭: 3 hours of 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄-𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 Board Training Credit
🔗 Register now through the “Registrations/Publications” tab in AR Board Connect (https://bit.ly/arboardconnect). Be sure to register at least 7 days before your chosen meeting to help your host district prepare.
Let’s strengthen our community of student-focused leaders—we’ll see you in October!
#StudentFocusedLeadership
Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the dedication of Arkansas school board members, educators, and staff who keep our schools strong.
ASBA offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, September 2. Enjoy a safe and restful day! #StudentFocusedLeadership
ASBA offices will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, September 2. Enjoy a safe and restful day! #StudentFocusedLeadership
Arkansas Juniors & Seniors: It's time to step up, speak out, and shine! ✨
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥"
What is the most important thing schools should give students — beyond academics — to prepare them for life? Explain why it matters and how it could shape students, schools, and communities for decades.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
• Cash prizes: $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 (1st) • $𝟕𝟓𝟎 (2nd) • $𝟓𝟎𝟎 (3rd) • $𝟐𝟓𝟎 (Honorable Mention)!
• Present live at the ASBA Annual Conference (𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟏𝟎–𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 • 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐭 – 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫)!
• Be featured on the ASBA website and in Report Card!
𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞
• 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡–𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 from 𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬
• 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 (district chooses its selection process)
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 (𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)
• 600–750 word essay
• Video of you presenting the essay as a speech (4-5 minutes)
• Signed Parental Release Form (see rules)
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. • 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: https://5il.co/3otb2
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: bit.ly/sscontest25
Know a standout student storyteller? Tag them! 🎤📚
#StudentFocusedLeadership
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐲 & 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!
𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥"
What is the most important thing schools should give students — beyond academics — to prepare them for life? Explain why it matters and how it could shape students, schools, and communities for decades.
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
• Cash prizes: $𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 (1st) • $𝟕𝟓𝟎 (2nd) • $𝟓𝟎𝟎 (3rd) • $𝟐𝟓𝟎 (Honorable Mention)!
• Present live at the ASBA Annual Conference (𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟏𝟎–𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 • 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐭 – 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫)!
• Be featured on the ASBA website and in Report Card!
𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞
• 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡–𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 from 𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬
• 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 (district chooses its selection process)
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 (𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)
• 600–750 word essay
• Video of you presenting the essay as a speech (4-5 minutes)
• Signed Parental Release Form (see rules)
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. • 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: https://5il.co/3otb2
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: bit.ly/sscontest25
Know a standout student storyteller? Tag them! 🎤📚
#StudentFocusedLeadership
On August 11, Magnet Cove Board Member Samantha Nuckolls helped with car line drop-off, welcoming students and families on the first day of school.
Her presence helped kick off the year on a positive note, highlighting the board’s commitment to students and staff!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
Her presence helped kick off the year on a positive note, highlighting the board’s commitment to students and staff!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
𝙍𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨
The Arkansas School Boards Association is now accepting proposals for its 𝟕𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 — 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎–𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.
We are seeking engaging sessions that inform, inspire, and equip Arkansas school board members to fuel success in their districts, centered on our theme: “𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 – 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.”
Proposal deadline: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: https://5il.co/3nvz3
𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥: https://bit.ly/acrfp25
Share your expertise and help shape conversations that advance student success across Arkansas!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #MissionPossible
The Arkansas School Boards Association is now accepting proposals for its 𝟕𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 — 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎–𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.
We are seeking engaging sessions that inform, inspire, and equip Arkansas school board members to fuel success in their districts, centered on our theme: “𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 – 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.”
Proposal deadline: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: https://5il.co/3nvz3
𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥: https://bit.ly/acrfp25
Share your expertise and help shape conversations that advance student success across Arkansas!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #MissionPossible
The full agenda is now available for ASBA's Fall Leadership Institute, scheduled for September 4!
With a focus on living out your district's vision and mission, this event is sure to be a good one. Get registered today at https://bit.ly/arboardconnect!
Learn more: https://www.arsba.org/article/2322162
View the agenda: https://5il.co/3nma3.
With a focus on living out your district's vision and mission, this event is sure to be a good one. Get registered today at https://bit.ly/arboardconnect!
Learn more: https://www.arsba.org/article/2322162
View the agenda: https://5il.co/3nma3.
Strong-Huttig School District board members helped welcome students, staff, and families at Open House and on the first day of school, serving food, greeting attendees, and spreading Bulldog pride!
Photo 1: Board Member Bennie Ford grilling hot dogs at the Strong-Huttig Elementary Open House.
Photo 2: Board Member Ramona McHenry and Board President Cindy Smith at Strong-Huttig High School.
Photo 3: Board President Cindy Smith and Superintendent Dr. Perkins at Strong-Huttig High School.
Photo 4: Board Member Sonya Manning and Board President Cindy Smith at Strong-Huttig High School.
Photo 5: Superintendent Dr. Perkins and Board Member Sonya Manning greeting at the high school entrance.
Photo 6: Community member Donna Lovett passing out popcorn at the Elementary Open House.
It was a warm and welcoming start to the year, made even better by the support and involvement of the Board of Education!
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It has become a tradition for Shirley School Board members to join employees from Petit Jean Electric Co-op in welcoming students back to campus with signs of encouragement and positive messages. Yesterday morning, Board President Samantha Shull and Board Secretary Callie Davidson—who also works for Petit Jean Electric—greeted students as they arrived for the first day of school.
Shirley School District is thankful for the dedication of its board members and the community partners who help start the school year on such a positive note!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
Shirley School District is thankful for the dedication of its board members and the community partners who help start the school year on such a positive note!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
Magnolia School District’s school board members played an active role in this year’s Fall Community Pep Rally, joining students, staff, and families for an evening of Panther pride. From cooking and serving food to leading activities and greeting community members, their presence helped make the event a memorable kickoff to the fall and winter sports seasons.
Photo 1: President Steven Souter with his company, Albemarle, hosting a “golf course/putt putt course” for students and giving away rally towels. Steven is pictured in the center.
Photo 2: Farmers Bank and Trust cook team (board member Jason Ray pictured far right) serving free hot dogs to the community.
Photo 3: Vice President Jason Ray grilling with his company, Farmers Bank and Trust, for the Community Pep Rally.
Photo 4: Board member Caroline Waller and husband Jamie Waller enjoying the pep rally.
The Magnolia School District community is grateful for the enthusiasm, presence, and support of its board members in making this event a success!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
Photo 1: President Steven Souter with his company, Albemarle, hosting a “golf course/putt putt course” for students and giving away rally towels. Steven is pictured in the center.
Photo 2: Farmers Bank and Trust cook team (board member Jason Ray pictured far right) serving free hot dogs to the community.
Photo 3: Vice President Jason Ray grilling with his company, Farmers Bank and Trust, for the Community Pep Rally.
Photo 4: Board member Caroline Waller and husband Jamie Waller enjoying the pep rally.
The Magnolia School District community is grateful for the enthusiasm, presence, and support of its board members in making this event a success!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
Over the past month, Lake Hamilton School Board members have been actively engaged in the district’s back-to-school activities, attending the Leadership Team Workshop, New Teacher Induction, and Back-to-School Kickoff Meeting. Their presence and support have been greatly appreciated by staff across the district.
This school year holds special significance as Lake Hamilton celebrates 80 years of educating students in the community, dating back to its founding in 1945. To mark the milestone, the district is incorporating a 1980s theme into events and celebrations throughout the year. It is shaping up to be a memorable year in Wolf Nation!
Send your photos or videos of board members' involvement in Back to School activities to jprothro@arsba.org.
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
This school year holds special significance as Lake Hamilton celebrates 80 years of educating students in the community, dating back to its founding in 1945. To mark the milestone, the district is incorporating a 1980s theme into events and celebrations throughout the year. It is shaping up to be a memorable year in Wolf Nation!
Send your photos or videos of board members' involvement in Back to School activities to jprothro@arsba.org.
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
🎤 Kicking off the year with energy and enthusiasm! Greenland School District Board of Education Vice President Mike Fanning brought the house down as he introduced staff with his unforgettable announcer voice during the welcome back in Pirate Nation!
Board members like Mr. Fanning help set the tone for a great year by showing up and celebrating what matters most.
We’d love to showcase your board members’ involvement in Back to School activities, too! Send photos or videos to jprothro@arsba.org.
#StudentFocusedLeadership
Board members like Mr. Fanning help set the tone for a great year by showing up and celebrating what matters most.
We’d love to showcase your board members’ involvement in Back to School activities, too! Send photos or videos to jprothro@arsba.org.
#StudentFocusedLeadership
Petition circulation for the 2026 Arkansas School Board Election begins on August 14, 2025!
Guidance is available for individuals considering running for school board, as well as current board members up for reelection. Visit https://www.arsba.org/page/board-candidates to access our updated candidate guides, Act 503 guidance, sample petitions, and more!
#StudentFocusedLeadership
We are just one month away from the 2025 ASBA Fall Leadership Institute. If you have not already registered, we encourage you to do so today. This one‑day learning event is designed to equip you with practical tools, current issues updates, and peer connections. The full agenda is coming soon! By attending, you will earn 𝐬𝐢𝐱 (𝟔) 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 of 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭.
Attend in person in Hot Springs or join virtually!
Attend in person in Hot Springs or join virtually!
🏅 Applications Now Open: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
The Arkansas School Boards Association is now accepting applications for the 2025 Board of Excellence in Leadership Award, honoring school boards that demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to student achievement, and excellence in governance.
Two awards may be presented:
• One district with enrollment under 1,500
• One district with enrollment over 1,500
Winners will be announced and recognized 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, during the ASBA Annual Conference.
Award criteria include:
1. Support for Educational Performance
2. Support for Educational Improvement Projects
3. Adherence to Adopted Policies
4. Commitment to a Code of Ethics
5. Harmonious Relationships
6. Public Relations Efforts
7. Participation in Workshops
8. Financial Oversight
🗓️ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
🔗 View full criteria: https://5il.co/3mxq6
✍️ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/asbaboe25
If your board is doing exceptional work or you know one that is, encourage them to apply!
#StudentFocusedLeadership
The Arkansas School Boards Association is now accepting applications for the 2025 Board of Excellence in Leadership Award, honoring school boards that demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to student achievement, and excellence in governance.
Two awards may be presented:
• One district with enrollment under 1,500
• One district with enrollment over 1,500
Winners will be announced and recognized 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, during the ASBA Annual Conference.
Award criteria include:
1. Support for Educational Performance
2. Support for Educational Improvement Projects
3. Adherence to Adopted Policies
4. Commitment to a Code of Ethics
5. Harmonious Relationships
6. Public Relations Efforts
7. Participation in Workshops
8. Financial Oversight
🗓️ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
🔗 View full criteria: https://5il.co/3mxq6
✍️ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/asbaboe25
If your board is doing exceptional work or you know one that is, encourage them to apply!
#StudentFocusedLeadership
🏆 Nominations are OPEN for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝!
Help us honor exceptional service to public education in Arkansas. The Dr. Daniel L. Pilkinton Award celebrates individuals—board members, educators, legislators, and more—who have made a lasting difference in our schools.
📅 Nomination Deadline: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓
🎉 Award Presented: Dec. 11 at the ASBA Annual Conference
Nominate someone today!
Submit your nominations at https://bit.ly/drdan25.
Read the award's full description and criteria here: https://5il.co/3mxy
Questions? Contact aellis@arsba.org
#StudentFocusedLeadership
Help us honor exceptional service to public education in Arkansas. The Dr. Daniel L. Pilkinton Award celebrates individuals—board members, educators, legislators, and more—who have made a lasting difference in our schools.
📅 Nomination Deadline: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓
🎉 Award Presented: Dec. 11 at the ASBA Annual Conference
Nominate someone today!
Submit your nominations at https://bit.ly/drdan25.
Read the award's full description and criteria here: https://5il.co/3mxy
Questions? Contact aellis@arsba.org
#StudentFocusedLeadership
Please note the date change for the final sessions of two of our popular summer trainings!
• 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝘀 (in-person training) has been moved to 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲.
• 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗸𝗲 (virtual training) has been moved to 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵.
Visit https://bit.ly/arboardconnect to register for one or both of these trainings! Don't miss the last opportunity to gain these essential insights!
#StudentFocusedLeadership
• 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝘀 (in-person training) has been moved to 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲.
• 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗸𝗲 (virtual training) has been moved to 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵.
Visit https://bit.ly/arboardconnect to register for one or both of these trainings! Don't miss the last opportunity to gain these essential insights!
#StudentFocusedLeadership
