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January Board Meeting
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
PCSSD Central Office Board Room / Virtual Broadcast


  1. Call to Order - Stephen Delaney

  2. Roll Call - Heather Smith

  3. Pledge of Allegiance

  4. Celebrations and Recognitions

    1. Student Board Member - Dr. Fredricka Sharkey

    2. Proclamation of Appreciation to Board of Education - Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde

    3. PCSSD Inspiration in Education Awards - Dr. Fredricka Sharkey

    4. Recognition of Joe T. Robinson High School Senators Football Team

  5. Public Comments

  6. Reports and Presentations

    1. Academic Updates - Dr. Sonya Whitfield

    2. Financial Updates - Rita Guess

    3. Construction Updates - Curtis Johnson

    4. Superintendent’s Report

  7. Approval of Last Meeting's Minutes - December 9, 2025

  8. Action Items - Old Business

    1. Board Policy 5.17 P1 Honor Roll and Recognition of Academic Achievement - Dr. Justin Luttrell

  9. Action Items - New Business

    1. Proposed Draft of the 2026-2027 School Calendar - Dr. Yolaundra Williams

    2. Certified Extended Leave of Absence Policy - Dr. Yolaundra Williams

    3. Board Policy 4.32 Search, Seizure, and Interrogations - Dr. Yolaundra Williams

    4. Certified PPC Salary Advancement for Educational Credit and Advancements - Dr. Yolaundra Williams

    5. 2026 Master Plan Resolution - Curtis Johnson

    6. Proposed conversion charter for PCSSD Alternative Education Programs (ALE) - Dr. Sherman Whitfield, Tammy Bray

  10. Consent Agenda

    1. Consent Agenda - Monique Montgomery

    2. Linewize Filter Renewal - Scott Young

    3. Support Staff Personnel - Dr. Yolaundra Williams

    4. Certified Personnel - Dr. Yolaundra Williams

    5. Plansource Agreement

    6. December 2025 Accounts Payable Check Register

    7. December 2025 Board Financials

  11. Board Comments

  12. Superintendent's Comments

  13. Legal Agenda

    1. Waiver Hearing #1

    2. Superintendent’s Evaluation (Executive Session)

  14. Adjournment