Board Honored; Renews Superintendent Contract

The Mansfield School board met on Monday, January 21 at 6 p.m. in a regular monthly meeting. Following a call to order, principals from all three campuses presented the members of the board with a token of appreciation in observation of School Board Appreciation Month.

Superintendent Robert Ross read a proclamation from Governor Asa Hutchinson stating “I encourage my fellow citizens to honor and support school board members throughout Arkansas for their significant contributions to our children’s future.” -Read the proclamation in its entirety.

Ross added his personal appreciation to the board commenting, “I know you guys don’t get a lot of recognition in the community, but things like the safety measures you’ve implemented mean a lot and I appreciate you keeping our kids safe.”

In the Superintendent’s report, Ross informed the board of the ALE, Alternative Learning Experience’s, intent to participate in a Pack Shack Party.

In further business, the board granted the transfer of one high school student to Hackett and accepted the retirement resignation of librarian and media specialist Melissa Lybyer.

Family and consumer science teacher Sue Ward was present to offer her gratitude to the board for allowing students representing FCCLA, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, to attend a the National Leadership Conference in Atlanta Georgia.

At 6:25 p.m., Nicodemus moved to go into executive session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation and contract renewal. The board reconvened at 6:53 p.m. At that time the board voted unanimously to renew Ross’ contract through the 2021-22 school year.

The next meeting of the Mansfield School Board will be February 25.