The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, December 8, 2025; at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Konnor McKay and Toni VanDewiele. Board member Mac Davis was not present for the meeting. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Chelsea Ridenhour, Erica Richardson, Marissa Lunsford, Riley Manning, Kristi Sigman, Tonya Cluck, Zack Taylor, Josh Atchley, Chris Lipham, Brittany Maine and Toni Dozier.
President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public comment was made by Marissa Lunsford, a concerned parent, addressing bullying in the school.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the November 17th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures. Motion carried 4-0.
Each of the principals reported on what is happening at their school, with each principal reporting that interim testing is wrapping up with great achievements. Mrs. Solomon reported that Parent Night will be December 11th with Christmas Breakfast the following morning. She also informed the board that ABC students will be going to Dalton’s Place on December 18th to sing carols and then to the movies on the 19th to see The Grinch. Mrs. Richardson announced that the 3rd grade had a successful Literacy Night, GT took a field trip to the see a movie last week and the 4th grade Christmas program was amazing! Thank you, Mr. McBride, for all your hard work with the Christmas program. Mr. Taylor reported that the Christmas choir concert will be Thursday night with 126 choir members performing from grades 6th-12th. The band will be performing their Christmas concert Monday, December 15th. Archery competed at Charleston last Friday and finished in 3rd place, then competed on Saturday in 3D. Both Middle and High Schools are gearing up for semester tests next week. Mr. Atchley reported that both Jr. High and Sr. High Choirs will be attending the State Capitol Tuesday, December 9th. Mr. Atchley also reported that there are 11 seniors that scored Platinum on the Work Kays assessment. High School GT took a field trip to the ice-skating rink in Y-City. Sr. High Band and Choir will be marching in the Christmas parade on Saturday night. Several Art achievements and awards were mentioned as follows; VFW Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest, David Garcia won Local, District and 2nd Place at State, Scott County Fair (Grand champion and Judge’s Grand Honor Award), David Garcia and Jayce Powell, (Judge’s Grand Honor Award), Destiny McCafferty, Carmen Carrillo, Ashadan Poor, Kylie Norris, Kylie Hamner, AR-OK State Fair (Grand Sweepstakes), Kira Salmon, Cossatot Arts and Crafts Show (2nd Place), Ragean Long and Brian Scott, Sold Art Work, David Garcia, Honorable Mention; Shiloh Newlin, Ester Sung, Destiny McCafferty, Kira Salmon, Ashadan Poor and David Garcia.
Athletic Director, Chris Lipham, reported that the Arvest Invitational is underway this week. The State Cheer competition is Saturday, December 20th. Fall Sports banquet will be Tuesday, December 9th. Basketball girls’ and boys’ teams will be in tournaments over Christmas break at different locations. Substitute bus drivers are still needed if anyone is interesting contact Central Office for an application.
Superintendent Fielding took his time to update the board on the roofer’s progress at Elementary and Middle Schools. He also recognized the principals for the progress made on interim test scores.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Toni VanDeWiele to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
