Mr. Newton welcomed the patrons to the public meeting and introduced the school board.

Mr. Daniel and Ms. Elliott discussed Poyen School goals and objectives.  Ms. Elliott and Ms. Sanders discussed federal programs 

Ms. Clements and Ms. Teel discussed Benchmark and Iowa testing.  Mr. Newton discussed the building project and conducted a question/answer session.

A motion was made by Kathy Gravitt and seconded by Nathan Goodman to accept the resignation of Shelley Roark and to hire Rhonda Phillips for the high school secretary position.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Tommy Moore and seconded by Nathan Goodman to approve the board officers for 2005-2006:  Nathan Goodman, President; Lester Webb, Vice President; Kathy Gravitt, Secretary.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Nathan Goodman and seconded by Kathy Gravitt to approve the 2005-2006 ACSIP plans, 05-06 Special Education Consolidated Application and 04-05 Financial Report, to adopt the Arkansas Academic Standards, Expected Outcomes, Content Standards, and Curriculum Frameworks for all Poyen Students K-12.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kathy Gravitt and Tommy Moore to approve the student services plan for Poyen Elementary and Poyen High School, to approve the policies for ALE, ELL, & NSLA funding expenditures for Poyen Schools.  Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.  The next board meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2005.