For the benefit of our parents, families, staff, and community members who are unable to attend CPSD's monthly board meetings, this summary is provided for clarity and convenience.

Champion Student of the Month

Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary

The official documents are here!! We’re proud to highlight Ida Burns Elementary for being recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas for outstanding student growth and Beating the Odds on the ATLAS assessment. Student growth is one of the strongest indicators of the impact our schools are making, and Ida Burns continues to shine.

Congratulations to Principal Amy Howell and the entire Ida Burns Elementary team for earning the following OEP honors based on 2025 data:

🏆 Beating the Odds – High ELA Growth (Statewide & Central Region)
🏆 Beating the Odds – High Overall Growth (Statewide & Central Region)

Way to go, Ida Burns!

Conway Public Schools is proud to celebrate Black History Month, recognizing the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. Throughout February, our schools are hosting engaging programs, cultural showcases, and special events that highlight the impact of Black leaders, innovators, and change makers.

Check out our campus social media pages for spotlights!

Winter Weather - Shout out to everyone who worked during the snow/ice storm week. A big shoutout to our Maintenance staff for their hard work clearing our campuses and providing a safe environment for our district to return to.

Snow Day Make Up Day Information

We want to provide an update regarding snow day make-up plans and schedule adjustments across our district. All adjustments outlined below will take effect on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Elementary Schools
There are no schedule adjustments or days to make up for elementary campuses.

Middle Schools
Middle schools have adjusted their schedules but Start and Stop time remain the same. All Middle school campuses will not have any additional days to make up.

Conway Junior High School (CJHS)
CJHS has adjusted its schedule and will not have any days to make up.

9th Grade Start Time: 7:55 a.m.

9th Grade Dismissal Time: 3:35 p.m.

8th Grade Schedule: No changes

Conway High School (CHS)
CHS has adjusted its schedule and will have one make-up day on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

1st Bell: 7:50 a.m.

1st Period Start Time: 7:55 a.m.

Dismissal Time: 3:35 p.m.

There are no changes to bus routes for any campuses.

Project Conway4Ward 

Strategic Planning Committee Update - Dr. Jeff Standridge, Strategic Advisor

Dr. Karen Lasker
Interim Deputy Superintendent
CPS Career Fair
HR Update - Gynger Campbell

Dr. Bryce Bennett
Assistant Superintendent
Student Academic Achievement Report (Act 425)
DCPSD Instructional Technology Update - Adam Stroman and Jake Stroman

Shasta Wagner
General Council
New Business

Approval of Minutes - January 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting

Approval of the List of Bills Paid in January 2026

Approval of Purchase Orders

Approval of Petitions for Transfer of Students

Approval of Resolution for Purchasing Card

Shawn Higginbotham
Director of Finance

Board Financial Report -  January 2026

Approval of:

Resignations

Elections

Future Meeting:

• March 10, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Administration Building Board Room

Important Dates To Remember:

• February 25, 2026 - School Board Campus Visits, 11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Administration Building

  March 13-15, 2026 - COSSBA Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky

  March 18, 2026 - Board Workshop, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Central Office

Complete Meeting Agendas and Minutes, as well as a schedule with date/times for School Board Meetings can be found on our website: conwayschools.org

School Board Recaps can be viewed on our website at: https://www.conwayschools.org/page/schoolboard

School Board meetings can be viewed live on our Conway Public Schools Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@conwaypublicschoolssocialm3021