The Mena School Board met for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, however, they did not have enough for a quorum.
Superintendent Benny Weston gave his report to the board. Mr. Weston and spoke about the new teacher pay requirements. He went on to give the board an update concerning the proposed new phone system at the campus, the ESSA Report that was recently released by the Arkansas Department of Education, and various construction updates.
The Board was also informed of the resignation of Carol Sproles from the staff at Mena Middle School. Due to the lack of a quorum, the Board will take up the October agenda items during the November meeting.
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