Conway Public Schools

Conway Public Schools

 

The Conway Public School District School Board Recap

March 10th, 2026

 

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.

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Champion Student of the Month

Amelia
Waits

Bob & Betty Courtway Middle School

Amelia will be on the radio tomorrow morning at 7:30am during our weekly Conway Public Schools Highlight with JR!

-KAT Country 98.9 / 92.5 FM & AM 800
-92.7 JACK-FM
-My Country Y107

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WAMPUS CAT PRIDE

Congratulations to our Lady Wampus Cat bowling team and Coach Prince. They are Back to Back 6A Conference Champions, 3-Peat 6A State Champions, and Back to Back Overall State Champions. Their overall record of the year was 9-1. All-Conference recipients are Faith Pentimone-Silver medalist, KatieAnn Garner-Bronze medalist, Ava Guenther and LeahMarie Garner. All-State recipients are Janie Massey-Gold Medalist, Faith Pentimone and LeahMarie Garner. Overall All-State recipients Faith Pentimone-Silver Medalist, Janie Massey-8th, and Ava Guenther-11th. 

We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank Dr. David Naylor, Jr. for his dedicated service to the Conway Public Schools Board of Education. Since joining the board in 2022, Dr. Naylor, Jr. has given his time, leadership, and thoughtful perspective to the important work of supporting our students, staff, and community. He served as Vice President in 2024 and later as Board President through 2025, helping guide the district during that time. As a new board member begins service this evening, we are grateful for Dr. Naylor’s commitment to Conway Public Schools and appreciate the impact he has made through his service.

We would like to introduce to you our new School Board Member - Mrs. Ashley Lyon as she steps into Dr. Naylor Jr.’s position. We are excited to have you. Mrs. Lyon is a wife, mother, new grandmother, and local Realtor. While she is originally from Texas, Mrs. Lyon has called Conway home for nearly twenty years. She has been an active parent within the Conway School District, serving on PTO boards at her children’s schools, helping as a substitute during the covid era, and as President of the Conway Band Boosters.
Mrs. Lyon, we are excited to have you on our team!

 

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On Saturday February 28, 2026, our Conway Public School District Leadership team who is made up of superintendents, directors, coordinators, supervisors, Central office staff, Principals, Assistant Principals, teachers, and students gathered together and pulled off an amazing Career Fair for our community. Ana Brandon, a student reporter for UCA News 6 covered the Career Fair and we would now like to share that with you!
We appreciate everyone who came out! 

 

Superintendent's Report

Jason Black

Superintendent

Election Update
There will be a run-off election in November 2026 for the position representing Zone 3.

Information Items

Dr. Bryce Bennett
Assistant Superintendent
Student Academic Achievement Report (Act 425)
Virtual Process
Special Education Update - Director of Special Education - Kelli Gordon 

Consent Agenda Items

Approval of Minutes - February 10, 2026, Regular Board Meeting

Approval of the List of Bills Paid in February 2026

Approval of Purchase Orders

Approval of Petitions for Transfer of Students

Approval of List of Capital Assets Retired 07/01/24 - 06/30/2025

Approval of E-Rate Resolution

Approval of 2026-2027 Statement of Assurances

Approval of Appointment of District Treasurer - Shawn Higginbotham

Financial Report

Shawn Higginbotham
Director of Finance

Board Financial Report February 2026

2024-2025 Audit Report - Mark Glover, HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC

Personnel Approval

Approval of:

Resignations

Elections

Future Meeting:

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

Important Dates To Remember:

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

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

April 1, 2026 - School Board Campus Visits, 11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Administration Building

May 8, 2026 - Conway High School Graduation, 7:00 p.m., University of Central Arkansas

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