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.
Conway Public Schools
WAMPUS CAT PRIDE
CPSD recognized Dr. David Naylor Jr. for his service as School Board President this past year. We are grateful for his leadership and dedication to Conway Public Schools. Thank you, Dr. Naylor Jr.!
PATRON COMMENTS
Interim Superintendent's Report
Jason Black
Interim Superintendent
Back to School Convocation - August 14, 2025
1. PD Palooza - July 9-10, 2025
2. Conway Employee Orientation - July 23-24, 2025
3. First Day of School - August 18, 2025
Action Items
Interim Superintendent Jason Black and Brad Lacy, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
1. Adoption of Resolution for School Board/Chamber Steering Committee Process and Structure
Information Items
Dr. Bryce Bennett
Assistant Superintendent
Student Academic Achievement Report (Act 425)
Strategic Reading Plan Development
Dr. Karen Lasker
Assistant Superintendent
CPSD Organizational Chart
Central Office Staffing
Shasta Wagner
General Council
1. Proposed Policy 1.25 Creation of FTEs
2. Approval of Policy 7.5 Purchases and Procurement
3. Approval of Policy 1.19 Board Member Length Of Term and Holdovers
Dr. Andy Ashley
Assistant Superintendent
Conway Junior High Facility Update
Jason Black
Interim Superintendent
Strategic Planning Consultant Presentation
Consent Agenda Items
Financial Report
Dr. Andy Ashley
Assistant Superintendent
Approval of:
Board Financial Report - June
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Future Meeting:
August 12th, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Administration Building Board Room
Important Dates To Remember:
August 11, 2025 - Strategic Planning School Board Work Shop, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Administration Building PD Lab
August 14, 2025 District Wide Staff Convocation, Conway High School Auditorium
Teacher Fair 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Convocation Program 9:00-11:00 a.m.
September 18, 2025 C.A.T. (Communication Action Transparency) Forum, 6:00 p.m., Conway High School
Community Forum:
Conway High School Lecture Hall
Monday July 14th - 9:00 am
Thursday July 24th - 6:00 pm
What do we believe are the most significant barriers preventing students from becoming strong readers?
How can we make student reading progress more visible to everyone?
What would you improve or change to make reading outcomes stronger in Conway Public Schools?
CPSD Strategic Goals
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