March 2026 Board Minutes

Lakeside Board of Education
Regular Meeting
March 9, 2026
Administration Building Cafeteria
5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. Public Comments

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Financial Statement

V. Attendance Report

VI. Data Review

VII. Superintendent’s Report

VIII. Executive Session

The meeting was called to order by the president. The following members were present: Rev. Green, Mr. Lane, Mr. Livingston, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Sykes, Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Williams.

The superintendent and board presented Zedric Turner, III a plaque and ACT Work Ready Communities Award in Memory of Andrea Davis Turner (In Appreciation for 21 Years of Dedicated Service to Public Education from 2005-2026).

The minutes and financial reports were approved as presented.

The superintendent discussed ESS (Sub) report; Arkansas School District lose students; 2026-27 Federal Fund update, High School LPN Program, pay date for staff; new cafeteria tables; school bus accident and COSSBA National Conference (March 12-15 Louisville, KY).

The Lakeside Board of Education reorganized based on ACA 6-13-629 (Lots were drawn for terms). Rev. Green drew a two-year term (2026-2028), Mr. Lane drew a six-year term (2026-2032), Mr. Livingston drew a six-year term (2026-2032), Mrs. Smith drew a two-year term (2026-2028), Ms. Sykes drew a four-year term (2026-2030), Ms. Thompson drew a four-year term (2026-2030) and Mr. Williams drew a six-year term (2026-2032). A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Mrs. Thompson to nominate Rev. Green as President. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Livingston to nominate Mrs. Smith as Vice-President and seconded by Rev. Green. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Mr. Lane to nominate Johnny Williams as Secretary. The motion carried.

The president requested the board go into executive session for the purpose of employment, appointment, promotion, discipline or resignation of personnel. After the discussion, the public was allowed to return.

A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Rev. Green to renew the contracts of all teachers recommended (on the list) by Mr. Sims, Dr. Goins, Dr. Wright and Mr. Brady.

A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Rev. Green to accept the resignation of Davion Aikens. The motion carried.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M.