WALDRON — The Waldron School Board met for its regular monthly session on April 13, 2026, approving contracts, reviewing campus updates, and addressing personnel matters.
Board President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. at the Central Office Building. Board members present included Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Toni VanDeWiele, John Keener and Konnor McKay, along with Superintendent Daniel Fielding and district staff.
During public comments, David Carter addressed the board regarding the potential use of school buses by the West Arkansas Emergency Responders organization in the event of a mass evacuation.
The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included prior meeting minutes, financial reports and expenditures, as well as agreements for speech, occupational and physical therapy services for the 2026–27 school year. Members also approved the district’s audit report.
In organizational business, the board approved its leadership structure, naming Clay Woodall as president, Konnor McKay as vice president and Angela Hunsucker as secretary.
School principals reported on campus activities and upcoming events, including state ATLAS testing scheduled in the coming weeks. ABC campus principal Kim Solomon reported a successful Easter egg hunt and announced a Better Beginnings rating of 5 out of 7. Elementary principal Cheyenne Smith highlighted recent events including a chess tournament, parent-teacher conferences and kindergarten registration, along with an upcoming track and field day.
Middle and high school updates included upcoming choir and band performances, awards ceremonies and continued improvement in student reading fluency. Additional highlights included FBLA state participation, a championship performance by the district chess team, and strong ratings for the band at regional assessment.
Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham reported that Waldron will host the junior high district track meet on April 20, with signing day scheduled for April 28. He also noted transportation updates, including the disposal of six buses and the purchase of three certified used buses now in service.
Superintendent Fielding informed the board that the closing on the Harrison House property has been completed and that roofing projects at ALA and the middle school have been finished. Board members were also provided a publication recognizing Athletic Director Chris Lipham as a 4A Athletic Director of the Year.
Following an executive session, the board approved several personnel actions. Retirements included Christine Davis from food service and Patrick Millard as a bus driver and high school teacher. Resignations were accepted from Caleb Smith (maintenance), Bethelene Davenport (First Step), Ariana Gonzalez Uribe (elementary teacher), Tonya Cluck (assistant high school principal) and Tina Watts (middle school/SpEd secretary).
The board also approved personnel transfers, naming Tanesha Tull as cafeteria manager and Sarah Garrison as assistant child nutrition director for the 2026–27 school year. Classified employees were re-hired as presented.
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
