MARCH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING!

The Mena School Board met for their regular March meeting Thursday night. It was a brief meeting with a light agenda. Main topics included a report from Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Smith on the status of the Polk County Virtual Academy. She noted that improvements are being researched in content and curriculum, The district will accept increased enrollment in PCVA next year & the application process can be completed now..The Board also approved a few personnel changes recommended by Superintendent Benny Weston...Including the resignation of Sheryl Barfield. Mena High School Principal Shane Torix will fill a new position as Administrator of Student Support Services...The board accepted the retirement of Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Smith & assigned her duties to Paulette Sherrer who will now carry the title of Assistant Superintendent & Federal Programs Coordinator. Before adjourning the board also approved the hiring of David Maxwell as the Mena High School Principal.