Mineral Springs School Board Approves Finances, Curriculum, and Contracts at March Meeting
The Mineral Springs School Board addressed several financial, academic, and operational items during their regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, March 31.
District Treasurer Frankie Tollett presented the district’s financial report, noting a legal fund balance without certificates of deposit totaling $1,732,064.79 and a balance with CDs of $1,805,155.61. The district’s overall fund balance was reported at $2,501,658.74. Following the presentation, Barnado Thomas made a motion to approve the financial statement, which was seconded by Xavier Vaughn and passed unanimously, 5-0.
Board members also approved new curriculum purchases for the 2026–2027 school year. Superintendent JonDavid Amerson presented the state-required “My Perspective” English Language Arts curriculum for grades 6 through 12 at a total cost of $40,610. Ricky Gamble made the motion to approve the purchase, with Barnado Thomas seconding. The motion carried 5-0.
In addition, the board approved the McGraw Student Curriculum for Economics, U.S. Government and Civics, and U.S. History, totaling $10,405.58. Barnado Thomas made the motion, seconded by Xavier Vaughn, and the measure passed unanimously.
The board also approved a contract with Liles Therapy Inc. for services including physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and related support services for the 2026–2027 school year. Xavier Vaughn made the motion, S. Kay Slaton seconded, and the motion passed 5-0.
K-12 Principal Stacey Gaddis provided an update on campus activities and upcoming events. She reported that textbooks for the new curriculum have been ordered and that state testing will begin April 14. Gaddis also shared that she has been gathering input from students in grades 7 through 10 regarding testing incentives.
Looking ahead, key dates include kindergarten graduation on May 18, kindergarten registration on May 19, the last day for seniors on May 8, and high school graduation scheduled for May 15.
All items presented during the meeting were approved unanimously by the board.