The Waldron School Board convened its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Central Office Building. Board members present included President Clay Woodall, Vice President Mac Davis, Konnor McKay, and Angela Hunsucker. Member Stan Cottrell was absent. Superintendent Daniel Fielding and several administrators, staff members, and guests were also in attendance.
President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m., welcoming those present. McKay opened with prayer, and Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included minutes from the July 14 meeting, financial reports, and several invoices and purchase orders, along with bids and insurance premiums. They also approved a Contract Disclosure Form for Powell Graphics Plus.
Campus Reports
Administrators shared updates from each campus, noting a successful Meet the Teacher Night across the district.
- ABC Preschool: 80 students enrolled, classes began last week.
- Virtual Academy: 24 students enrolled.
- Elementary School: 90 kindergarten students enrolled; total enrollment stands at 469.
- Middle School: 407 students enrolled; repairs from April’s flood are complete, and roof replacement will take place in the evenings after school.
- High School: 441 students enrolled; 320 attended Meet the Teacher Night. Highlights included FFA’s summer conference and a successful Karaoke Car Wash fundraiser. High School Principal Josh Atchley recognized Betty Oliver and her paint crew for their work and congratulated teacher Misty Waddle for being named “New Business Educator of the Year.”
Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham reported the Transportation Department is still seeking one bus driver. He also noted upcoming benefit games for volleyball and football, with golf season starting Wednesday, August 13.
Superintendent Fielding commended staff for preparing buildings for the start of school. He announced that Atchley will present at the Arkansas Department of Education Summit on the district’s CTE program and that Lipham is now serving on the Athletic Director Executive Board and as a national mentor for new athletic directors.
Personnel Actions
The board unanimously approved:
- Hiring Preston Bays as Level 1 Bus Mechanic (effective Aug. 12, 2025)
- Hiring Tiffany Broomfield as Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional (contingent on passing the ParaPro assessment)
- Hiring Cydney Spooner and Bridgette Lindsey as High School Special Education Paraprofessionals
- Transferring Jessica Brockman to Food Service Manager for the 2025–26 school year
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
