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!
#StudentFocusedLeadership #BoardsforBacktoSchool
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!
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• 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!
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𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧!
📅 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
📍 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥
Make plans to join us for the 2025 Fall Leadership Institute—a one-day event focused on giving school board members and administrators the tools and insight they need to lead effectively. We’ll cover current issues that impact the work you do at your local districts, encourage connecting with peers from across the state, and offer 𝟔 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 for sessions that are both practical and relevant.
Whether you attend in person or virtually, this is a great opportunity to strengthen your leadership and stay informed. We hope to see you there!
Register at https://bit.ly/arboardconnect.
Early registration ends August 21.
Learn more and register: https://www.arsba.org/article/2322162.
Check out this article, written by Report Card author and editor Steve Brawner, about our very own Policy Service Director, Lucas Harder. Lucas proves that resilience and brilliance go hand in hand. Despite being legally blind, his ability to master complex legal matters and provide invaluable insights to school boards across Arkansas is truly awe-inspiring. We are incredibly proud to have Lucas as a trusted resource for our members!
https://independentarkansas.com/lucas-harder/
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There was a lot to celebrate at ASBA this week! 💍🎂
We held a fun bridal shower for Kara as she prepares for her big day, followed by a recognition of our July birthdays - Tamra, Lisa, and Julianne! 🎉
We are always thankful for the time to pause and celebrate together.
Deadline to register for the 2025 Southern Region Leadership Conference is this Friday, July 11! Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network alongside school leaders from across the Southern Region.
🗓️ 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟑𝟎
📍 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐭, 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐋𝐀
ℹ️ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://arsba.org/article/2153110
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🗓️ 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟑𝟎
📍 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐭, 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐋𝐀
ℹ️ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://arsba.org/article/2153110
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🎆 Happy Fourth of July!
We’re wishing everyone a fun, safe, and meaningful Independence Day.
ASBA offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, July 4, in observance of the holiday.
Enjoy the festivities! 🇺🇸
June 2025 Report Card Out Now!
The June 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:
Dual Degrees in High School – Hope and Texarkana students graduate with both a diploma and associate’s degree at no cost.
Legislative Changes – The ACCESS Act and other new laws reshape public education, board governance, and student rights.
New School Grading System – ADE outlines a simplified, student-focused accountability model based on growth and readiness.
Board-Superintendent Teamwork – School leaders share how strong relationships drive trust, transparency, and results.
ASBA Scholarships – Meet the six students honored for academic excellence, leadership, and service.
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!
