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
Champion Student of the Month
Sasha Ortiz Sosa
Carolyn Lewis Elementary
Sasha will be on the radio tomorrow morning at 7:30am during our weekly Conway Public Schools Highlight!
KAT Country 98.9 / 92.5 FM & AM 800
92.7 JACK-FM
My Country Y107
WAMPUS CAT PRIDE
Conway High School US News & World Report Rankings
Conway High School has achieved a remarkable leap in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. The school is now 26th in Arkansas and ranked 2,391st nationally, a significant jump from last year’s positions of 37th in the state and 3,057th in the nation, moving the school’s standing from the 83rd percentile to the 87th.
Dr. Worley, Principal of Conway High School and her team shared more details on what fueled this climb, how they achieved it, and what’s next for Conway High School as they continue building on this momentum.
2025 AMLKC Award of Excellence in Student Leadership & Service Presented by The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission to Theodore Jones Elementary
Principal Carise Echols and select Theodore Jones Elementary students were honored to attend the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission Conference in Little Rock. We are proud to share that Mrs. Echols and our students received the 2025 AMLKC Award of Excellence in Student Leadership and Service!
This recognition celebrates the commitment, leadership, and service shown by our school community.
PATRON COMMENTS
Interim Superintendent's Report
Jason Black
Interim Superintendent
Start of School Report
Steering Committee Update
Behavior Plan
C.A.T. Forum
Dr. Jeff Standridge shared an update on the Steering Committee and the launch of our initiative to develop a long-term strategic plan for the district. The first meetings have been marked by strong engagement, loyalty, and commitment from committee members, who represent a diverse group of community stakeholders. At this time, the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute, which is helping guide the committee’s work, is developing a community survey that will be released later this month.
Action Items
Dr. Jeff Standridge
Strategic Consultant
Board Meeting Norms
The Conway School Board made a motion and approved the Board Meeting Norms making it a top priority for future Board meetings.
Information Items
Dr. Jeff Standridge
Strategic Consultant
Superintendent Search Update
Dr. Bryce Bennett
Assistant Superintendent
Student Academic Achievement Report (Act 425)
Behavior Plan - will be shared publicly soon.
Math Plan Introduction
Gynger Campbell
Director of HR
Paraprofessional Salary Schedule
Shasta Wagner
General Council
Pro Bono Litigation Offer
Dr. Bryce Bennett
Behavior Plan update by Sam Carter-Scott our Behavior Support Coordinator
Consent Agenda Items
Financial Report
Dr. Andy Ashley
Assistant Superintendent
Approval of:
Board Financial Report - August 2025
Review and Approval of 2025-2026 Operating Budget
Personnel Approval
Approval of:
Resignations
Elections
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Future Meeting:
October 14, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Administration Building Board Room
Important Dates To Remember:
September 18, 2025 - C.A.T. (Communication Accountability Transparency) Forum, 6:00 p.m., Conway High School
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