May 2026 Board Report Newsletter
The Board Approved:
Chartwells as the Food Service Management Company for Prairie Grove School District beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
Amend policy 8.38 - Classified Personnel Vacations
Amend policy 3.46 - Licensed Personnel Vacations
Memorandum of Understanding: between Chamberlain University and PGSD
Tuition Agreement: between Arisa Health Therapeutic Day Treatment and the PGSD
Data Use Agreement: between the Arkansas Public School Resource Center and PGSD
The Resolution for a salary increase for Mason Pinkley.
The Resolution with ACE Hardware and the Prairie Grove School District.
The building principals presented the ATLAS data report showing great progress in the classroom.
Casie Ruland was appointed Board Legislative Liaison for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel considerations, April board minutes, and the April financial report.
The Board recognized Teachers Of The Year: Lacey Sugg (PGES), Kaitlin Mathias (PGMS), Tracie Ashley (PGJH, PGSD Teacher of the Year), Caitlin Altman (PGHS). Presented with gifts from Arvest, Grand Savings Bank, Priority Bank, Bank of Fayetteville, and First Community Bank.
Please join us in congratulating Tracie Ashley on being awarded Prairie Grove School District's Teacher of the Year! This honor reflects the passion, dedication, and positive impact she brings to the classroom every single day. Through inspiring lessons, meaningful relationships, and an unwavering commitment to her students and fellow staff, Mrs. Ashley exemplifies excellence in education. We are incredibly proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the difference she makes in the lives of students, families, and colleagues across our district. Congratulations, and thank you for your outstanding service to our school community!
Thank you to our incredible school nurses for the care, compassion, and calm you bring to our campuses every day. From scraped knees to big worries, you are always there to support our students and staff and help keep our schools healthy and safe.
We are grateful for everything you do for our Prairie Grove family! 🐯
#ThankYou #Nurses #AroundPGSD
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April 2026 Board Report Newsletter
The Board Approved:
Recommendation to approve the 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between
NWAESC and PGSD for quality professional development.
Recommendation to approve the 2026-2027 Assurances under ESSA and IDEA.
Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Arkansas
Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education, and the Arkansas
Farm Bureau Federation and Prairie Grove School District for Elementary Agriculture
Education.
Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Prairie Grove
School District and Methodist Counseling Clinic.
Informational Items:
Dr. Allison Byford presented the district’s discipline data, including the number of bullying
incidents reported and actions taken.
Mayor David Faulk gave the presentation on how the city would like to purchase a portion of our
downtown parcel to use for sidewalk improvements.
Consent Agenda:
The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel considerations, March board minutes, and the March financial report.
Recognitions:
Staff: Mandy Lawrence, Krista Dersam, Katie Jo Rouse, Lindsey Biocic, Cheryl Kirkman.
Student Programs: High School Assistant Band Director Renee Palmore presented the Winter Color Guard and their accomplishments.
Staff were presented with gifts from Arvest, Grand Savings Bank, Priority Bank, Bank of Fayetteville, and First Community Bank.
Find More Board Information and Records Here: https://www.pgtigers.org/page/school-board4
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The PGHS Theatre Department will present Mamma Mia! on April 17 & 18 at 7 PM in the PGHS cafeteria.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Come out and support our talented Tigers! 🐯✨
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