By Jamie Miller
A Treasurer was appointed to handle the funds of the Bryant School District in accordance with Arkansas Code last night at the Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting. In the past, the District Business Manager has automatically been vested with the powers and duties of District Treasurer. However, now that the Code is very specific, the District appointed current District Business Manager, Angela Drummond, by specific board action, to serve in the capacity of District Treasurer.
It was also announced that the District has decided to enter into an agreement with New Lion Media Group for the use of school district logos. In the past, the District has had a similar agreement with LRG Prep, Inc. The District will receive royalties proportional with the products sold as per the agreement. It will automatically renew from year to year but can be terminated by the district at any time.
Governor Mike Beebe has declared January as Arkansas School Board Recognition month in order to honor members of school boards throughout the state for their dedication and hard work. The seven members of the Bryant School District Board were recognized and thanked for their commitment to provide quality public education for Bryant’s school age children. The members are president Rhonda Sanders, vice-president Michael Ferguson, secretary Joe Wishard along with David Moore, Michael Daly, Scott Hart and Sandra Porter.
Bryant High School’s cheer squad captured the State Championship at the Arkansas Cheerleading Championship in Hot Springs recently. With the win, the squad will travel to Orlando, Fla., in February to compete in the National High School Cheerleading Championship. Other accomplishments throughout the year include, Grand Championship and first place in the 5A-7A co-ed division at the B2 Cheer Competition and first place in the 5A-7A co-ed division at the Arkansas Cheer Coaches Association Competition.
