The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall,Angela Hunsucker, Mac Davis, Konnor McKay and Toni VanDeWiele. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Cheyenne Smith, Zack Taylor, Kristi Sigman, Josh Atchley, Chelsea Ridenhour, Natalie Cadena, Misty Mitchell, Erica Richardson, Toni Dozier and Chris Lipham.
President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m.
Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
​Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
​A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded byAngela Hunsucker to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the October 13th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures. Motion carried 5-0.
​A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve policies 3.56L, 4.5, and 8.46L. Motion carried 5-0.
​A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to adopt the Attached Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy for Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2027 to and including June 20, 2028 and to approve the related Sample Ballot. Motion carried 5-0.
​A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Mac Davis to approve the Contract Disclosure Form for Traci Brown. Motion carried 5-0.
​Each of the principals reported on the things that are happening at their building, with all of them mentioning the great turnout for Parent Teacher Conferences and the awesome Red Ribbon week/Homecoming week that they each got to experience. Mrs. Solomon reported that ABC/First Step went Trick-or-Treating at the Waldron Nursing Home, Dalton’s Place and Mercy Hospital. A huge thank you to West Fraser for donating shavings to the ABC and Elementary playgrounds and to County Judge Brian Jones for spreading the shavings for us. Mrs. Smith wanted to congratulate Chloe Roberson and Zane Justice for bringing home bronze at the Chess tournament in Greenwood on October 27th. Mrs. Smith also wanted to give Roger Rice and the Methodist Foundation a huge shout out for feeding our students with a $5000.00 donation towards the backpack program! Mrs. Smith informed the board on the growth she is seeing on state testing as well. The 4th grade Christmas program will be December 4th at 7:00. Mr. Taylorinformed the board of all the activities happening at the Middle School, some of which included; VIP dance, Veterans Days program and the Choir concert scheduled for December 11th at 6:00. Mr. Taylor also informed the board members of the Patriot’s Pin winners who are; Ashlyn Whitney, Danni Ingle and Zoey Kelley. The 3D Archery program finished in 3rd place. Mr. Atchley had many things to add which included that the Bulldog Future’s Day had a phenomenal community turnout and was extremely informational. The High School hosted a theatre production company from Fayetteville, that performed a show covering all things Shakespeare. Rich Mountain College Fair will be coming up on November 29th for our seniors. Bandcompeted at State Monday, November 3rd and was greeted with a send-off from all the buildings.
​Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham reported that fall sports are all wrapped up and the banquet will be on December 9th. Basketball and cheerleading competitions are now in full force! The volleyball conference alignment will be out by the end of the week.
​Superintendent Fielding informed the board members on the progress with the roofs on the Elementary and Middle schools.
​A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to transfer Gina Efurd to Accounts Payable/Bookkeeper effective January 5, 2026. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Toni VanDeWiele to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
