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Henderson boasts new sports media class Emberlynn Pendergraft
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This semester marks the first time Henderson has offered Sports Media, and it paves the way as one of the only schools teaching the ins and outs of Name Image Likeness (NIL). The class is taught by Communication and Theater Arts Chair Michael Taylor, Broadcast Advisor Paul Glover, and Innovative Media Professor Scott McKinnon. The idea for the class came from Taylor, Glover, and McKinnon while trying to find new ways to innovate the communication department. “The idea of Name Image Likeness was coming into what it has become and the laws had been passed,” said McKinnon, “The NCAA had decided that they were going to follow the laws and athletes were starting to get deals. We started thinking about ways to incorporate that into a type of class that covers sports reporting, broadcasting, and marketing.” Sports Media focuses
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Professor Paul Glover introducing the class to the HTV studio
on NIL, an interim policy by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that allows collegiate athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness. “[NIL] was created mainly for big-money division one schools, however, there are niches that Henderson and its athletes can use to further
their brand as a student athlete right now,” said Taylor. This class is more than just a first for Henderson, though. It’s a first for schools everywhere. “Pretty sure we’re one of the only schools teaching, and specifically targeting, Name Image Likeness in the country,” said McKinnon. “This is going
to be a very important thing going forward.” Sports Media expands across three different programs: writing, broadcast, and innovative media, one for each professor in the class. As each professor comes from a different background and brings different expertise to the program, the students benefit
from a multi-directional approach. “Any new class is an experiment, it may be successful, it may not,” said Taylor. “But I think the NIL is only going to get bigger and of greater concern even to division two athletes. If we’re successful in making a few trial ads… we might be able to work it into the
business model the IM department already has and set up sort-of agencies for our athletes. We would help protect and connect them to potential local employers and bring in money for them and the program.”
Ambrose's address to faculty senate Lance Brownfield OCE Editor-In-Chief
There were almost 200 in attendance at last Wednesday’s meeting between Dr. Chuck Ambrose and Henderson’s faculty senate. At the meeting, Ambrose fielded questions that he’d answered in a release to the faculty senate on Feb. 9. “I plan to present an update to the ASU System Board at the regularlyscheduled meeting
on March 11, 2022,” stated Ambrose in the document. “However, the Board will consider a decision regarding the financial exigency recommendation at a separate, speciallycalled meeting due to the 30-day window stated in the Faculty Handbook for this action.” At the meeting, it was revealed that ASU in Jonesboro and ASU Three Rivers in Malvern would help to “teach out” programs that may be on the chopping block during the financial
recovery process. “The Huron report, by your own admission, is faulty,” said Doctor Shari Valentine, professor of sociology, during the meeting. “You recognize the need for a viable criteria, yet you say in your responses that you are considering using the Huron agency to compile the data for our decision making. How does that reconcile?” According to Dr. Ambrose, the Huron report indicated that Henderson is currently making 298 credit hour
production, while ASU is making over 400 per instruction credit hour. A university like Henderson could be making as much as 600. “When signature programs are identified that usually means they are financial drivers for net revenue,” said Ambrose. Of Henderson’s 10,809 students enrolled in the last five years, only 3,597 have graduated. Nearly half who have enrolled since 2016 are no longer at the university at all. That’s
about 47%, whereas a similar-sized institution should expect 80%. The 47% accounts for over $7 million in unpaid accounts and is not sustainable. “I understand this realignment is probably inevitable, but what efforts were made to procure financial assistance now to extend the timeframe for meaningful program cuts and layoffs?” Asked professor Steve Listopad in the meeting’s chat. “It’s not about kicking the can down the road,
it’s about giving us the time now to make the hard choices in a meaningful way and to also honor the faculty handbook timeline.” Many on campus had internet issues as the meeting went on — indicative of the financial issues plaguing the university. “The financial decisions that need to be made, can’t be made in a vacuum,” said Ambrose.
Stripping down the old Sanders announces policy roundtable series on for a new strip mall empowering Arkansans
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Today, Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a series of policy roundtables on empowering Arkansans. These will be a continuation of policy discussions with leaders and stakeholders across Arkansas in the areas of education, public safety, economic d e v e l o p m e n t , tourism and outdoor recreation, workforce development, and more. “As governor, I will
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The blue church on Pine Street has been leveled and cleared off to make room for a new strip mall. The property is managed by Nelson Properties and could help to reinvigerate the area.
hit the ground running on day one with bold, conservative reforms to empower Arkansans and unlock our state’s full potential,” Sanders said. “These conversations will continue to help us lay the foundation to make Arkansas the best place to live, work, and raise a family.” Sanders will sit down with education leaders and stakeholders - including parents, teachers, and principals - on Thursday, February 10, to further
discuss improving childhood literacy, empowering Arkansas parents, closing the achievement gap, and other topics. With only 31% of Arkansas third graders reading at grade level, a growing achievement gap, and children falling further behind due to the pandemic, these topics will be critical areas that must be addressed in order to build a stronger Arkansas.
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Support law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis Bruce Westerman AR Representative
Drug addiction is an all too common problem in communities across America, and recently, fentanyl use has gained traction. From big cities to small towns, illegal fentanyl – largely produced in China and smuggled into the U.S. through Mexico and over our southern border – is a crisis that is stretching border agents and local police departments beyond their limits. Fentanyl seizures at our southern border have particularly skyrocketed, increasing by 134% in FY2021. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. A dose of just 2 milligrams at 100% purity is enough to kill most Americans. In FY2021, 11,201 pounds of the deadly drug were seized by Customs and Border Protection coming across our southern border, which, at its highest purity level, is enough to kill every American almost 8 times. Easier and cheaper to produce than cocaine or heroin because it is entirely synthetic, fentanyl is 20 times more profitable than other drugs that lawless cartels smuggle across the border. Such a dramatic increase in seizures begs the question, how much
fentanyl makes it past our overwhelmed, understaffed border agents? Sadly, all too much. In 2021, the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18-45 was fentanyl overdose. In Arkansas, overdose deaths increased by 40% in 2020, which was above the national average. Thousands of Americans from all walks of life, all races, all creeds, and all economic conditions are caught up in the opioid epidemic, with fentanyl being the most recent and deadly culprit. According to Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane’s interview with the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, “We are seeing that [fentanyl] in all sorts of substances, whether pressing it into a counterfeit pill, meth, cocaine and even marijuana.” Repairing the damage that fentanyl has done to Americans is not simple, but there are steps we can take. President Biden and Vice President Harris, the so-called Border Czar who hasn’t spent more than one day at the border since taking office, need to enforce out laws by allowing our border patrol agents to take control of the southern border. That means working to stop illegal immigrants that distract border patrol agents from being able to crack down on drug smugglers. Chaos at the
border makes it easier to smuggle drugs into our cities. The President and Vice President have the power to bring that chaos under control, and they need to do so now. Next, we must empower local law enforcement with the tools and the manpower to fight this war in our small towns. That is why I cosponsored the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act by Representative Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) to provide additional funds to smaller police departments who often do not receive the resources of large, metropolitan departments. These funds will go toward trainings, equipment, recruitment for additional officers, and mental health resources. It is to the nation's benefit to ensure our police are fully equipped to keep themselves and our citizens safe, regardless of the department's size. Especially in today's climate, rural police officers must be supported more than ever to ensure their success and bolster officer retention. We rely on our men and women in uniform to fight threats such as illegal drug distribution as our final line of defense. We must give law enforcement on our border and our small towns every tool possible to end the crisis that has already killed so many Americans.
Reddie Radar: Mitski Emberlynn Pendergraft
Contributing Reporter Mitski’s sixth studio album, “Laurel Hell,” was released on Feb. 4 to mixed reception. “Laurel Hell” is her first release in nearly three and a half years; a successor to her critically acclaimed album “Be the Cowboy,” which received a Grammy nomination and peaked at number 11 on Billboard’s 50 Best Albums of 2018 list. In 2019, Mitski announced an indefinite hiatus from her own music, choosing to step away from the limelight and attempt a songwriting career for other artists. Her temporary retirement means the untraditional release of “Laurel Hell” stands out amongst her other works, but it’s not the only thing setting it apart. One glaringly obvious difference is the sound of the album itself. “Laurel Hell” has steered towards a more synth-like direction, contrasting against the indie-rock genre her last two albums revolved around. This has led many listeners to complain that the album is “too happy” for the rest of Mitski’s discography. While the lyrical content remains much the same, the change in delivery has left longtime fans upset with her
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new sound. However, the album is receiving high ratings from professional music reviewers. “Laurel Hell” sounds more strictly composed and finely polished than her previous releases, indicating attention to technical detail and avoidance of the rawer and more urgent sound she is known for. By itself, it seems as though “Laurel Hell” is an outstanding return for Mitski after her time away, but in comparison to its predecessors, it isn’t quite the return most people expected. Where the sound of
her music has differed, the lyrical content has remained true and unique to its creator. The broken, heart-wrenching verses and distractingly catchy courses we have come to expect from Mitski ring true even with a change in genre. Overall, this album marks a new era for Mitski and her sound. Whether she decides to return completely or uses “Laurel Hell” as a parting gift for her music career, the album definitely stands out among the rest and clearly separates her work from before and after her hiatus.
Poetry Corner Untitled - Russell Fullerton Nevertheless, there is always beauty to be discovered. Worldly fabrications and machine-made commodities guarantee instant fulfillment that is often earned in the slightest, but beauty that is seeked out remains steadfast in the soul. The sun’s regimen is the only consistency present here. The only pattern is the plaid shirt worn by the man who searches for himself in solidarity on the other side of the mountain. All else is unpredictable and erratic like speckled clover that laces around every ridge. As the man who resides on the back end lets inquisitiveness guide his way, unseen natural attractions are eager to be found. To know himself as beautiful, he must be surrounded by beauty that was born just as he was. Of all the things he loves, he is not on that list. So he wanders on the other side because he wonders who he is. He doesn’t know how many days he will spend there or how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop. He’ll ponder both because he has the time. The beauty he searches for pertains to the version of beauty that will ultimately be revealed. He’ll find the beauty he seeks when he stands amidst the rolling river and looks down to see himself and the starlight collide to make a beautiful picture. Both born and both beautiful, in the world, not of the world.
Recurring Alcoholics Anonymous hosts two meetings a week in Arkadelphia. The meetings are open to anyone interested in AA’s program of recovery. The Arkadelphia Group meets at 7 p.m. every Tues. in the Sturgis Building at North 9 and Caddo Streets. For more information on the Arkadelphia Group Meetings, call 870-403-3001. The U-Turn Group meets at 7 p.m. every Thurs. on the front, upper level of Park Hill Baptist Church, 3163 Hollywood Road. For information on that group’s meetings, call 870-230-2975 or 870-260-9277. ♦♦♦ With Late ‘til 8, local businesses stay open to 8:00 pm so that customers can shop and also win door prizes! this is a monthly event that happens every first Thursday of every month. ♦♦♦ Pediatrics Plus is excited to announce that our brand new facility is now open. Our new facility is located at 702 Hickory Street. The new facility offers includes a Developmental Preschool and Therapy Services that include: ABA, Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy. In addition, our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities include a House Next Door suite which offers a homey feel for children learning daily living activities like cooking, feeding therapy, making the bed, getting dressed, and more! Other features of the new facility include a new playground, gross motor gym, high stimulation and low stimulation gyms, and a library! Enroll Now to get a spot in our new location! ♦♦♦ Al-Anon meetings, designed to help family and friends affected by alcohol, are held three days a week in the Arkadelphia area: • Tues. at 7 p.m., Sturgis Building, corner of 9 and Caddo. • 870-403-2019; Thurs. at 6:30 p.m., Park Hill Baptist Church. • 870-403-2019; Fri. at noon, Clark County Library, 609 Caddo St., side door. 512-750-2292.
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Mildred Hewitt 5/25/31 - 2/12/22
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Obituaries Mildred Maxine Hewitt of White Hall was born May 25, 1931 in Arkadelphia to the late Virgle Sellers and Blanche Sellers. She went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2022 at the age of 90. Mrs. Hewitt was a member of Central Baptist Church of White Hall. Mrs. Hewitt married
W.E.(Eugene) Hewitt on August 25, 1951. She is survived by daughters Vivian H. Duncan of Benton and Rhonda (Stanley) Johnson of White Hall. Mrs. Hewitt’s true joy was her family, especially time spent with her 5 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Her greatest
legacy will be the fond memories passed down to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 15th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Graveside service will follow at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.
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Sarah Jane (Smith) Thompson 1/19/21 - 2/9/22
Sarah Jane Thompson age 101 of Arkadelphia passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in Arkadelphia. Sarah was born January 19. 1921 to Lafayette and Alice Tatum Smith. She was a member of
Vivian E. (Hickman) Seale 8/19/57 - 02/6/22
Patricia Ann Beavers 9/23/47 - 2/6/22
Services to commemorate the life of Patricia Ann Beavers will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at The Word Family Church with Bishop Jacovis Davis, the eulogist. Interment will be at Patton Cemetery. Walkthru visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Bethel AME Church in Camden. Pallbearers will
the First United Methodist Church of Arkadelphia. Sarah married Robert T. Thompson (Hank) on November 25, 1944. They owned and operated Hank’s Country House Restaurant in Arkadelphia for many years. She was known to make the best chocolate pies. She enjoyed golf, playing bridge, and antiquing. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Hank Thompson; two sisters, Jean Hunt and Elizabeth Wynne; three brothers, Truman, Jack, and Donald Smith and a great grandson, Richard A. Morris V (Richie). Survivors are two sons, Don Robert Thompson and wife, Grace, and
Jack Thompson all of Arkadelphia; four grandchildren, Robert Taylor Thompson and wife, Annie of Derby, Kansas, Renee Beth Morris and husband, Rich of Springdale, Arkansas; Bonner Thompson and wife, Renee of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and Jennifer Thompson of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; eight great-grandchildren, Kaylee A. Baker, Noah Hank Thompson, Sawyer Lin Thompson, Sallie Grace Morris, Vivian Dianne Morris, Rileigh Savannah Thompson, Taytum Elizabeth Thompson and Chloe McKenna Thompson. Visitation will be Monday, February 14th 10:00 A.M. at First United
Methodist Church. Service to follow visitation at 11:00 A.M. First United Methodist Church with Dr. Randy Rowlan officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church 107 N. 9th St. Arkadelphia, AR. 71923; Clark County Humane Society 627 Walnut St. Arkadelphia, AR. 71923 or to Clark County CASA 412 Crittenden St. Arkadelphia, AR. 71923. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sarah Jane (Smith) Thompson, please visit our floral store.
Vivian E. (Hickman) Seale age 64, of Sparkman, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home. She was born August 19. 1957 to S. B. and Lena Dale Wood Hickman. Vivian was a member of the Manning Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, her flowers and taking care of anybody in need, Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kenneth Seale;
two brothers, Tommy McCarty and Clivey Garner and one sister. Nell McCarty. Survivors are two sons, Keith Seale and Kevin Seale both of Manning; three grandsons, Josh Cook, Dylan Seale and Kanon Seale; one brother, Bill “Hickey” Hickman and wife, Janet of Camden; two sisters, Linda Hartley and husband, Silas of Sparkman, Katherine Basseti and husband, Bob of Hampton; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6-8 PM Tuesday, February 8th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 9th at Ruggles-Wilcox funeral Home. Burial will follow at DeLamar Cemetery at Manning. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Vivian E. (Hickman) Seale, please visit our floral store.
be Cortney Beavers, Charles Pace, Jr., Waymon Berry, Robert Berry, Keitron Berry, and Gregory Porchia. Honorable to mention are Gregory Porchia Jr., Brandon Porchia, Jerome Beavers, Charlie Berry and Clarence Berry. We thank you, in advance, for the love and respect you have had for Patricia over the years. We hope that you can continue that display of love; however, due to COVID masks are required upon entry into the church. On September 23, 1947, God delivered one of His most unique and precious creations into the arms of Clarence Berry and Pearline Mitchell Berry. They named her Patricia Ann. She was raised in Camden and was a member of Bethel AME Church where she served as
a stewardess and with the kitchen committee. Patricia was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She married William Beavers and they shared a beautiful life together until his passing in 2013. She was a former employee of General Dynamics and ConAgra. She enjoyed playing bingo, playing the slot machine and cooking. She would send hours glued to the tv, watching the Lifetime channel, any and every Judge show, while always making time to watch the news. Although her physical presence is no longer here, she leaves memories that will never be forgotten. In addition to her loving children, Jerome Beavers of Camden, AR and Fantasia Beavers of Little Rock, AR Patricia is survived
by six grandchildren, Cortney (Dominique) Beavers, Jeremy (Tracy) Beavers, Gregory Porchia, Jr., Brandon Porchia and Bridgette Porchia all of Camden, AR; fourteen great-grandchildren and her siblings, Charlie (Jennifer) Berry, Clarence Ray (Marneka) Berry, Wayman (Sevata) Berry, Robert Berry, Robin (Aaron) Bridges, Connie Berry, and Zella Stockdale (Terry). She also leaves a wealth of nieces, nephews, other beloved family and acquaintances. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Clarence and Pearline; her husband, William Beavers; her daughter, Patrice Porchia; and her siblings, Johnny Pace, Charles Pace, Michael Berry, Linda Sue Berry and Carolyn Berry.
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Reddie baseball off to historic start Aaron Weatherford Sports Editor
Since Henderson State began playing as a member of NCAA D-II athletics in 1993, the Reddie Athletic Program hasn’t seen a baseball team get off to a hotter start than this year's squad. Fresh off of a GAC Championship, HSU
began its 2022 campaign on Feb. 4, hosting crossroad rival Ouachita Baptist. Pitcher Spencer Taack shut out the Tigers in seven innings, and the Reddies would finish off OBU 4-0. The next day would be a battle. HSU hosted a stingy Northwest Missouri State team that wouldn’t be put out easily. It took ten innings, but the Reddies would
win in a dramatic fashion after Pate Fullerton hit a walk-off home run to give HSU a 2-1 win. With a third game in row coming up, the Reddies hosted a ranked team in Delta State, a former Gulf South Conference foe. Like the matchup a day before, this game would also end in dramatic fashion. This time Alec Lewis
this time would drive in the winning run for the Reddies, giving HSU their third win in a row and also a win against a ranked opponent. Feb. 10 began the HSU Invitational as the Reddies battled with Saint Cloud State. Bryson Haskins would end up putting the Reddies ahead for good on a two-run home run in the eighth
inning. St. Cloud could not muster any points, giving the Reddies a 7-5 win. The next three days, Reddie fans were treated to some big wins and high scoring baseball as HSU took down Pittsburg State, Missouri Western State, and Northwestern Missouri State, again. The Reddies won those three games by an astonishing
combined score of 40-11. As of Sunday, February 13th, Henderson State Baseball is now 7-0 for the first time in the modern era and ranked at number 18 in the NCAA D-II rankings. For more info on Henderson State Baseball, head over to hsusports.com.
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Senior HSU baseball player Nick Butler at bat during Sunday's match against Northwest Missouri at Clyde Berry Field.
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Brinkley to deliver State of the City address Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian
The Arkadelphian Arkadelphia City Manager Gary Brinkley on Tuesday will deliver the annual State of the City address during a Board of Directors meeting. The city manager’s year end presentation is required by Arkansas state law and
municipal ordinance. “It’s all good news,” Brinkley told The Arkadelphian in a phone call Monday. “We made several accomplishments in 2021, and we’ve set the table for a productive 2022. It’s all heading in the right track, and it’s all moving forward.” Also on Tuesday’s agenda is a public hearing prior to the board’s consideration of
three separate ordinances adopting plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas codes. In a memorandum to directors, Brinkley noted the city is bound to accept the state’s code updates as its minimum codes. City directors will then consider bids on a rehabilitation project at the Arkadelphia Aquatic
Park. The city’s Parks & Recreation Department has received competitive bids for the rehabilitation of the two slides at the water park. As of Feb. 11 that department was evaluating the bids and are expected to provide a recommendation by the city board meeting. In another action item, Parks & Rec staff are requesting to sell some
Recreation Center exercise equipment to make way for new machines. Directors will be considering the sale of a Power-Park Universal Gym and assorted dumbbells using Govdeals.com as its channel to make the sale. Also on Tuesday’s agenda are a Go Red for Women proclamation by Mayor Scott Byrd, as well as authorizing the city manager
to sign opioid settlements stemming from a classaction lawsuit in which participating municipalities across the nation are due a portion of the settlement. The meeting will be held in the Town Hall Boardroom, 700 Clay St., at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public and may be viewed via a livestream.
Dispatch Desk: Valentine's Day Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian
The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Names of arrested individuals were collected at the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia. They are presumed innocent until
found guilty in a court of law. The Arkadelphian does not withhold names from the arrest log, so don’t even think about asking. Arkadelphia Police Department Sunday, Feb. 13 5:30 p.m. Officers were requested at the 900 block of North 14th Street for a report of a missing person. Shortly after the man was entered
into the National Crime Information Center, it was learned that he was being held at the Hot Spring County Jail, where he had been booked the day prior. Police opened a felony case of breaking or entering. Friday, Feb. 11 1:58 p.m. Officers took a report of missing cash from the Arkadelphia High School office. An office clerk said
she reported the missing $200 in 2017 to the former principal and thought the matter had been resolved until an auditor inquired its whereabouts. 2:19 p.m. Officers responded to a Carriage Place residence for a domestic disturbance during which a woman had thrown her man’s clothes in the yard wanting him to leave. At officers’ request the man agreed to leave
until the situation calmed. Thursday, Feb. 10 3:43 p.m. Officers responded to a residence at the 900 block of South 21st Street for a disturbance between a male and female over another woman. The complainant suffered minor abrasions to her wrists during a scuffle with the man at the other woman’s car. Both parties were advised of warrant
procedures. Clark County Sheriff’s Office Friday, Feb. 11 9 a.m. Deputies responded to the Baptist Health Medical Center emergency room where a woman was being treated for wounds she suffered during a dog attack at Millcreek Loop.
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School board to consider $750 bonus to district employees; new stipend proposed Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian School board members will consider doling out more than a quarter million dollars this week for classroom equipment and a one-time payment to employees throughout the Arkadelphia Public School District. BY THE NUMBERS One-time bonus: $197,370 Air purifiers: $59,093
Smartboards: $47,944 Total: $304,407 The Arkadelphia Board of Education will meet Tuesday to discuss several action items, including the purchase of new Smartboards at Peake Elementary School, air purifiers, an across-theboard payment to both certified and classified district workers, and a proposed stipend schedule. A one-time, non-
recurring payment of $750 to district employees comes to a total of $197,370 after payment and benefits to 147 certified and 68 classified employees. The bonus comes from federal and state monies district officials say the board can allocate without reaching into the general fund. The district is also requesting the board to purchase 150 iWave Ion air purifiers. Jimmy King, APSD director of support
services, took bids from four companies ranging from $71,869 to $59,093 and is recommending the board consider the lowest bid, from the Hot Springsbased R&E Supply. Their overall cost comes to $358 apiece as opposed to $435 apiece from the highest bidder. The funds for that purchase will come from an ELC/POC grant from Dawson Education Cooperative.
The district’s technology department recently took quotes for 16 Smartboards at Peake Elementary School and one at Goza Middle School. With the purpose of eliminating older Smartboards in use throughout the district, the department is requesting the board use Title 1 funding to make the $47,944 purchase. The Smartboards, if purchased, would be used in classrooms teaching
math and literacy, and would be moved to the new Peake campus once it’s constructed. Board members will also consider a newly proposed stipend schedule for teachers, coaches and administrators. The highest academic stipend is for the head band director, totaling $11,387 for a 240-day schedule. Visit arkadelphian.com to read more