Little Rock School District public meetings in 2024
46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel Hearing
The Little Rock School District Board of Directors will hold hearings on background checks for new and current employees. New legislation requires employees who previously received a background check waiver to have it reviewed and renewed every five years. The board will consider resolutions to renew waivers for six employees who have maintained continuous employment and are in good standing.
- Employee background check hearings for Charlene Jackson, Carolyn Nolly, and Deon Hayes
- Renewal of background check waivers for Donald Wilson, Ricky Jynes, Elizabeth Trice, Jefferson Walker, Vincent McCoy, and Bernard Lyons under new five-year requirement
- Board comments and adjournment
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will vote on the OptimizingLRSD 2.0 recommendations, which include closing Brady Elementary, consolidating Carver and Washington elementaries into a STEAM magnet, and reimagining Dunbar as a business leadership magnet. The board will also consider approving the 2025-26 student calendar, establishing the LRSD Foundation, and accepting the November 2024 financial report.
- Vote on OptimizingLRSD 2.0: closure of Brady Elementary, consolidation of Carver and Washington elementaries, and reimagining Dunbar Middle School
- Approval of proposed 2025-26 student calendar
- Establishment of the LRSD Foundation to receive charitable donations
- Approval of six new community service-learning partners for student graduation requirements
- Presentation of ROI report from CAISSA recruitment campaign, confirming 135 new students at a cost of $114,750
Special Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to elect officers. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment.
- Election of officers for the LRSD Board of Directors
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School Board will consider approving the proposed 2025-26 student calendar. The board will also discuss the establishment of the LRSD Education Foundation, which has received its EIN and state non-profit status and is preparing to apply for federal 501(c)(3) status. A formal vote on the foundation is expected at the December 19, 2024 meeting. Additionally, the board will receive the district's 2023-24 annual report as an information item.
- Proposed 2025-26 student calendar for board approval
- LRSD Education Foundation update: EIN and state non-profit status obtained, 501(c)(3) application pending
- Foundation board will include superintendent, mayor, school board president, CFO, and grants director
- Funds raised for the foundation will be managed by the Arkansas Community Foundation
- 2023-24 LRSD Annual Report presented for information only
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will discuss OptimizingLRSD 2.0 recommendations, which address enrollment declines that have cost the district $12 million in state aid over two years. The board may also vote on the superintendent's evaluation and compensation proposal for the 2024-25 school year, and consider a revision to Board Policy 1.11 that would formalize a $5,000 annual training budget per board member, costing $54,000 annually.
- OptimizingLRSD 2.0 recommendations to address enrollment declines and potential school closures
- Superintendent's evaluation and compensation proposal for 2024-25 school year
- Revision to Board Policy 1.11 formalizing $5,000 annual training budget per board member ($54,000 total)
- Approval of personnel changes and updated policy review committee process
- Acceptance of October 2024 financial report and purchasing reports
Board Meeting
The board will receive a report from Superintendent Jermall D. Wright covering the district's strategic plan, literacy, and finance and enrollment trends. The meeting also includes a data report on student interim assessments for grades 3 to 10.
- Superintendent's report on student cell phone use and non-traditional calendar data
- Proposed changes to the superintendent's evaluation process for 2024-25
- Interim Assessment 1 Data Report for grades 3 to 10
- Multi-Year Teacher Contract Policy (tabled for C-PPC review)
Special Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will vote on an amendment with Entegrity Partners for a $3 million electric bus project funded by an EPA grant. The board will also consider personnel recommendations, a policy review committee structure, classified sick leave and wellness policies, and a first reading of a board member training policy revision.
- Vote on amendment with Entegrity Partners for electric bus charging infrastructure (EPA Clean Bus Grant, $9.875M awarded)
- Approval of personnel recommendations including probationary status for new teachers
- Establishment of a Policy Review & Revision Committee and process
- Classified PPC Sick Leave Bank & Wellness Proposal
- First reading of revision to Board Policy 1.11 on board member training ($54,000 annual cost)
Personnel Hearing
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a termination hearing for employee Kelly Simon. The agenda includes an executive session and board comments before adjournment.
- Termination hearing for Kelly Simon
- Executive session scheduled
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will vote on naming the new West Little Rock high school 'Pinnacle View High School' and finalizing its colors and mascot. The board will also consider a $1,049,000 wellness policy proposal, approve a policy review committee to replace separate personnel manuals, and restore the Upward Bound partnership via a new MOU. Consent items include personnel changes, property donations, and community service learning partner approvals.
- Vote on official name 'Pinnacle View High School' for new West Little Rock high school
- Wellness policy proposal with up to $1,049,000 in yearly employee reimbursements
- Approval of MOU to restore Upward Bound partnership at Southwest and Central High Schools
- Establishment of Policy Review & Revision Committee to replace Certified and Classified Personnel Policy Manuals
- Approval of community service-learning partners: Parents and Friends of Children and Adults, DBA Home for Healing, Pulaski County Imagination Library
Personnel Hearing
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a personnel hearing to consider the termination of Dwan Jackson, a Child Nutrition employee. The agenda includes the termination hearing, followed by an executive session, board comments, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.
- Termination hearing for Dwan Jackson (Child Nutrition Employee)
- Executive session
- Board comments
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will review survey results for naming the new West Little Rock high school (options include West Little Rock High School, Little Rock West High School, or Pinnacle View High School). The board will also have an initial discussion on optimizing district operations due to enrollment declines that have cost over $11 million in two years. Additionally, the board will discuss the process to appoint a Zone 2 board member following Director Morning's resignation, and several policy and procedural items including the Personnel Policy Manual and board meeting protocols.
- Review of survey results for naming new West Little Rock high school (options: West Little Rock High School, Little Rock West High School, Pinnacle View High School)
- Initial discussion on Optimizing LRSD 2.0 due to enrollment declines costing over $11 million in two fiscal years
- Board discussion on process to appoint Zone 2 board member for term beginning December 2024
- Board discussion on draft proposal to remove Personnel Policy Manual for Certified Employees and create an Administrative Procedural Manual
- Board discussion on developing a protocol for board member questions/comments during meetings
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will vote on several action items including the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, a revised stipend schedule costing $1,390,000, and a multi-year contract proposal for teachers. The board will also consider a facility usage policy update, a resolution on board-superintendent working agreements, and discuss adding armed security/police at board meetings.
- Fiscal Year 2025 budget approval required by Sept. 30
- Stipend schedule update totaling $1,390,000 for extracurricular duties
- Multi-year teacher contract proposal: 2-year contracts for priority schools in 2025-26, non-priority in 2026-27
- Revised Facility Usage Policy and Procedures (Policy 7.10) for school building rentals
- Discussion of armed security/police and weapons screening at board meetings
Personnel Hearing
The Little Rock School District Board will hold a personnel hearing to consider employee background waiver requests for two individuals. The board is expected to discuss each case in executive session before making a decision.
- Employee background waiver hearing for Piontek Smith
- Employee background waiver hearing for McArthur Newby
- Board may move to executive session for each case
Special Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will hold a special meeting to enter executive session regarding the superintendent's resignation and possible discipline of an elected official. The meeting includes public comment and adjournment.
- Executive session on superintendent's resignation
- Possible discipline of an elected official
- Public comment period
Board Meeting
The board will receive an informational presentation on academic updates related to the LEARNS Act, including a new statewide K-3 literacy screener and Individual Reading Plans. A work session on the FY2025 budget will be held, with approval scheduled for the September 26 meeting. The board will also discuss plans for fall town halls on the strategic plan, school calendar, and cell phone policy, and consider naming the new West Little Rock high school.
- FY2025 budget work session; approval deadline is September 30, 2024
- Fall town halls scheduled September 17–October 23 across all zones
- Naming of new West Little Rock high school; survey results presented
- Academic update on LEARNS Act literacy screener and Individual Reading Plans
- Discussion of traditional vs. non-traditional school calendar for 2025-26
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $500,000 master service agreement with Elevate K-12 for live-streamed instruction at Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Southwest High School, and a $168,000 addendum to the Tendaji CDC contract for social-emotional learning services. The board will also discuss a $300,000 grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Renew America's Schools Program, with potential for up to $11,250,000 in funding, and a notice of nonmaterial indicators of facilities distress from the state. Public comments and a presentation from SmartData are also scheduled.
- Approval of Elevate K-12 Master Service Agreement for up to $500,000 for the 2024-25 school year
- Addendum to Tendaji CDC contract for $168,000 for SEL services and alternative school interventions
- Discussion of $300,000 grant award from U.S. Department of Energy's Renew America's Schools Program, with potential $11,250,000 award
- Notice of nonmaterial indicators of facilities distress from the Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation
- Approval of Rock Region Metro agreement for student and staff bus transportation at $1,250 monthly
Board Meeting
This special board meeting includes public comments, followed by an executive session to discuss the district transition plan. The board will then hear board comments before adjourning. No votes or specific action items are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss district transition plan
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will hold grievance hearings regarding non-renewal recommendations for staff, including a case for Betty Larry. The Board may move to executive session to discuss each case before rendering a decision. The meeting also includes board comments and adjournment.
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Betty Larry
- Board may move to executive session for each case
- Board comments and adjournment
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will consider endorsing a FoodCorps site agreement for the 2024-2025 school year, which brings nutrition education to schools at no cost to the district. The board will also vote on routine personnel changes.
- Endorse 2024-2025 FoodCorps Site Agreement (no financial impact; paid by City of Little Rock)
- Approve personnel changes to staff allocated positions
- Executive session for superintendent's evaluation and personnel disciplinary action
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will discuss a series of fall town halls to gather community input on the strategic plan, a potential switch to a non-traditional school calendar for 2025-26, and a student cell phone use policy. The board may also consider a $126,886.20 contract with Elevate K-12 to provide live-streamed instruction at Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Southwest High School, and a board development proposal from the Council of Great City Schools costing up to $60,000.
- Fall town halls on strategic plan, school calendar, and cell phone policy (dates from Sept 19 to Oct 29)
- Elevate K-12 Master Service Agreement for 2024-25 school year, $126,886.20
- Council of Great City Schools board development proposal, up to $60,000
- Goal to decide 2025-26 school calendar by December 2024 board meeting
- Goal to decide cell phone use policy by December 2024, implement January 2025
Board Meeting
The board will consider approving a Master Service Agreement with Elevate K-12 to provide live-streamed instructional services to Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Southwest High School for the 2024-25 school year at a cost of $126,886.20. The meeting also includes public comments and board resolutions.
- Elevate K-12 Master Service Agreement for $126,886.20 for 2024-25 school year
- Instructional services for Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Southwest High School
- Public comments period
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will vote on a $414,500 contract with Tendaji Community Development Corporation for the Reclaiming Scholars Initiative, which provides wrap-around services for suspended students at multiple middle and high schools. The board will also consider approving Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy's pursuit of School of Innovation designation, a FoodCorps site agreement, personnel changes, and a teacher recruitment plan. Several items are informational updates only, including reports on homelessness, MLK Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy preparations, and school network structure implementation.
- $414,500 contract with Tendaji CDC for Reclaiming Scholars Initiative at Dunbar, Mabelvale, Lacey 6-8, Pulaski Heights, Pinnacle, Horace Mann, Forest Heights, JA Fair 6-8, and Southwest High School
- Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy seeking School of Innovation (SOI) designation from Arkansas Department of Education
- FoodCorps site agreement for school nutrition programs, funded by City of Little Rock
- Teacher and Administrator Recruitment and Retention Plan for 2024-2025, required by state law
- Update on MLK Jr. Leadership and Language Magnet Academy's new focus on Chinese, Spanish, ASL, and leadership
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District board is meeting to consider approving the sale of $101,885,000 in construction bonds, a state-funded literacy coaching contract with Schoolkit, and participation in a federally funded math study. The board will also hear public comments and consider routine personnel changes.
- Approve $101,885,000 Construction Bonds, Series B, sale to Wells Fargo at 4.23% interest, yielding $100,186,526.61 for capital improvements
- Adopt $160,450 state grant-funded contract with Schoolkit for K-5 literacy leadership through December 2024
- Support participation in ReSolve Math Study at Watson and Pulaski Heights Elementary, using Freckle Math at no cost
- Approve personnel changes, including probationary status rules for new teachers
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several academic and operational items. Key items include an update on new self-contained classrooms and autism programming at Western Hills, a plan for novice teacher support, a Modern Classrooms pilot, and a request for Lacey K-8 Academy to pursue state innovation status. The board will also consider agreements for FoodCorps and a customer service platform.
- Western Hills autism program: 3 classrooms, $357,511 total cost, including $205,074 for teachers and $141,312 for paras
- Novice teacher support plan for 2024-2025: $100,231 total, including $52,231 for lead mentor stipends
- Modern Classrooms Project pilot: $48,750 for up to 65 participants, funded by Title 1
- Lacey K-8 Academy: request to approve pursuit of DESE SOI designation status
- FoodCorps site agreement: no cost to district, paid by City of Little Rock
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering personnel changes, federal program assurances, CARE program price increases, and multiple health clinic MOUs. They will also consider executive coaching contracts for priority schools and receive updates on the strategic plan and May 2024 financial report.
- CARE before/after school care tuition increase effective July 1, 2024
- MOU with UA Little Rock for Wakefield Future Smiles Dental Clinic ($150,000 Medicaid funding)
- Executive coaching contracts: Network 1 up to $176,750 (Crux) and $188,000 (MH Solutions); Network 3 up to $101,500
- Approval of community service-learning partners including Cedar Heights Baptist Church and First Tee-Central Arkansas
- May 2024 Board Financial Report acceptance
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to conduct grievance hearings for three employees facing non-renewal of their contracts. The board will likely discuss each case in executive session before making decisions. The agenda is otherwise limited to board comments and adjournment.
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Ariane Hopkins-Rose
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Felise Barnes-Gardner
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Terry Lawson
- Possible executive session to discuss each case
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to conduct grievance hearings regarding the non-renewal of Clyde Henderson's employment. The board may move into executive session to discuss each case before making a decision. The agenda also includes board comments and adjournment.
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Clyde Henderson
- Possible executive session to discuss non-renewal cases
- Board comments and adjournment
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a special meeting with public comments, an executive session on employment, and a consent agenda. The main action item is approval of personnel changes, including a policy that gives teachers hired from other Arkansas districts one additional probationary year. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy or budget decisions listed beyond routine staffing approvals.
- Personnel changes approval for district staffing
- Policy: out-of-district Arkansas teachers get one extra probationary year
- Executive session to consider employment matters
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to consider several items, including approving federal program assurances, increasing CARE before/after school program prices, and renewing memoranda of understanding with health partners. The board will also discuss policies on employee cooperation in investigations, wellness leave, stipends, and non-compete agreements, plus a draft meeting schedule for 2024-2025.
- Approve Federal Programs Statement of Assurances for ESEA/ESSA programs
- Increase CARE program tuition effective July 1, 2024
- MOU with UA Little Rock Children International for Future Smiles Dental Clinic ($150,000 Medicaid funding)
- MOU with River Mountain Eye Care for vision clinic at Chicot SBHC
- MOU with ARCare and City of Little Rock for Booker T. Washington SBHC ($45,000 operating funding)
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to conduct grievance hearings for five employees recommended for non-renewal of their contracts. The board will likely move into executive session to discuss each case before making decisions. The agenda also includes board comments and adjournment.
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Robert Robinson
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Ron Calcagni
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Briana Austin
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Edward Butler
- Non-renewal grievance hearing for Angela Braggs
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will consider several consent agenda items, including personnel changes, a compensation appeal, and multiple curriculum adoptions. Notable actions include approving over $1.1 million in career and technical education textbooks, a $278,369.94 STREAM curriculum for Marian G. Lacey K-8, and renewals of supplemental programs like Lexia and Dreambox. The board will also hear public comments and reports from district committees.
- Approve $1,104,242.37 in CTE textbook adoptions from Pitsco, iCEV, CodeHS, BE Publishing, and Cengage
- Approve $278,369.94 for Pitsco STREAM curriculum at Marian G. Lacey K-8
- Approve $27,126.00 compensation adjustment for Executive Turnaround Principal
- Approve supplementary program renewals (Lexia, Dreambox, ALEKS, Gizmos) with costs up to $334,058.75
- Approve community service-learning partners including City of Little Rock Sustainability Office
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to take action on two items: approving a third list of employment contract offers for the 2024-25 school year, and considering whether to join a lawsuit against social media companies over adolescent addiction. The board will also hear public comments and may enter executive session.
- Approval of third list of 2024-25 employment contract offers
- Consideration of joining Social Media Adolescent Addiction Litigation against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and Google
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will hold hearings on termination recommendations for three employees: Michael McDonald, Elisa Maxwell, and Denise Lacefield. The board will likely move into executive session to discuss each case before voting. The meeting also includes board comments and adjournment.
- Termination hearing for Michael McDonald
- Termination hearing for Elisa Maxwell
- Termination hearing for Denise Lacefield
- Possible executive session for each case
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a work session to review several curriculum and textbook adoption proposals, including a $1.1 million CTE textbook adoption, a $278,369.94 STREAM curriculum for Marian G. Lacey K-8, and renewals of supplementary academic programs. These items are scheduled for formal approval at the May 16 board meeting. The agenda also includes a report on interim assessment results for grades 3-10.
- CTE textbook adoption: $1,104,242.37 total for 6-year licenses from Pitsco, iCEV, CodeHS, BE Publishing, and Cengage
- Marian G. Lacey K-8 STREAM curriculum: $278,369.94 for Pitsco materials (K-5: $122,303.54; 6-8: $156,066.40)
- Supplementary program renewals: Lexia, Dreambox, ALEKS, and Gizmos (funding TBD, with Title/ESA funds listed)
- Interim Assessment #3 Report for grades 3-10 (ELA and math)
- All curriculum items to be approved at May 16 board meeting
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will consider approving a proposal to apply for a federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant of up to $15 million over five years for four magnet schools. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including personnel changes, the FY 2023 audit report, a municipal advisor agreement with Stephens Inc., and other routine approvals. Additionally, the board will hear updates on ESOL programming, a strategic plan draft, and a proposed semester exam exemption policy revision.
- Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant application for Carver, Mann, Martin Luther King, and Dunbar magnet schools (up to $15M)
- Approval of FY 2023 Regulatory Financial Statements and Legislative Audit Report
- Municipal Advisor Agreement with Stephens Inc.
- Consolidation of digital learning platforms with Imagine Learning - Edgenuity
- Easements for Watson Elementary and Redwood Drive drainage improvements
Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a special work session to gather board members' insights and reflections for the district's strategic plan development. The session follows completed stakeholder engagement sessions and phase one of the planning process. The agenda includes welcome, strategic plan discussion, board comments, and adjournment.
- Strategic plan discussion to gain board member insights and reflections
- Update on phase one of strategic planning process
- Board Goal Alignment: Goals 1-4
- Prepared by Reginald Ballard, Chief of Staff
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a special meeting to consider several administrative items, including a contract for executive coaching at Southwest High School, employment contracts for the 2024-25 school year, personnel recommendations, a resolution for inclement weather make-up days, and the 2024-25 student calendar. The board will also hear public comments and may enter executive session.
- Contract with Crux, LLC for executive and instructional leadership coaching at Southwest High School, not to exceed $64,000, funded by site-based 1003 funds
- Approval of second list of employment contract offers for the 2024-25 school year
- Personnel recommendations for school-based administrators
- Resolution to compensate employees for five inclement weather closure days (Jan 16-22, 2024)
- Approval of Option Two for the 2024-25 student calendar (174 student contact days, 6 professional development days, 2 parent conference days, 8 work days)
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will hear updates on teacher leadership pilots at Carver and Chicot, and on the merger of Hall High School with the West School of Innovation. The board will also consider approving the FY2023 regulatory financial statements and audit report, and a municipal advisor agreement with Stephens Inc. A presentation on statutory ethics for board members is also scheduled.
- FY2023 Regulatory Financial Statements and Legislative Audit Report approval
- Municipal Advisor Agreement with Stephens Inc.
- Update on Hall-West High School of Innovation merger
- Team Lead Pilot updates at Carver and Chicot
- Statutory ethics presentation for board members
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items including personnel changes, employment contracts, a $996,343.54 social studies textbook adoption, a School Resource Officer contract with LRPD, and custodial services for Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8. They will also hear public comments and receive committee reports.
- Approve $996,343.54 for McGraw Hill and Gibbs Smith social studies texts for grades 6-8
- Approve School Resource Officer contract with City of Little Rock, funded at ~$800,000 from ESA funds
- Amend SSC custodial services contract to include Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8, costing $473,147
- Approve MOUs with UALR for corporate partnership and direct admission
- Approve $10,000 MOU with Clinton School for Strategy & Policy Fellowship
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will review and potentially approve several academic and operational items, including a $996,343.54 middle school social studies textbook adoption, a $782,550 high-impact tutoring grant program, and an approximately $800,000 School Resource Officer contract with the City of Little Rock. The board will also discuss a proposed noncompete policy for high-level staff and vendor disclosure of former employees.
- Middle school social studies textbook adoption: McGraw Hill ($794,716.10) and Gibbs Smith AR History ($201,627.44), total $996,343.54
- High-Impact Tutoring grant: $782,550 from Arkansas DESE, with BookNook and Varsity Tutors for 800 students
- School Resource Officer contract with LRPD: approximately $800,000 from Enhanced Student Achievement Funds
- Custodial services contract amendment with SSC for Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8: $473,147 operating funds
- MOU with Clinton School of Public Service for Strategy & Policy Fellowship: $10,000 grant funded
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will consider approving a new middle school scheduling model (Option 3 - 6 Period A/B Hybrid Model B) as part of a plan to reduce expenditures by $15 million. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including personnel changes, community service partners, property donations, and purchasing reports. Additionally, they will discuss a draft alternative 2024-25 school calendar and consider moving the March board meeting to March 28.
- Approve Option 3 - 6 Period A/B Hybrid Model B for middle school scheduling, aiming to cut at least 11 FTEs and save $1 million
- Approve personnel changes, including adding a probationary year for teachers hired from other Arkansas districts
- Approve Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and Arkansas Youth Auxillary- Archonettes, Zeta Phi Beta as community service-learning partners
- Approve donation of property requests per district policy
- Move March board meeting from March 14 to March 28 to allow more time for employee recommendations
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a special meeting to consider adopting an alternative student calendar for the 2023-24 school year to make up five days missed due to January 2024 inclement weather. The Personnel Policy Committee recommended Option 1, and the Superintendent's recommendation is pending board action. The meeting also includes public comments and board comments.
- Vote on Option 1 Alternative Calendar for 2023-24 school year
- Five missed days due to January 2024 inclement weather
- Personnel Policy Committee recommended Option 1
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a work session to review interim assessment data for K-10 students and discuss options for middle school scheduling for 2024-25, including a proposed shift from block scheduling to a 7-period day as part of a plan to reduce expenditures by $15 million. No formal recommendations are made at this time.
- Interim data review for NWEA MAP (K-2) and Performance Matters (3-10) assessments
- Discussion of middle school scheduling options, including 7-period day, tied to $15 million budget reduction plan
- Accountability Committee update (information forthcoming)
- Draft agenda for 2/22/24 board meeting
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District board is meeting to consider several action items, including a proposed school closure for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, with a make-up day on May 30. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as personnel changes, financial reports, and a resolution for the 6-year master plan. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes, and the board will not respond to comments.
- Proposed closure of schools on April 8, 2024 (Solar Eclipse Day) with make-up day on May 30, 2024
- Approval of personnel changes, including probationary status for new teachers
- Acceptance of December 2023 Board Financial Report
- Adoption of resolution for 6-year Master Plan and 2025/2027 Partnership Project Applications
- Approval of electronic bid posting resolution with IONWAVE
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposal to close schools on April 8 for the solar eclipse, a plan to address a $15 million budget deficit, and updates on secondary reading intervention. No formal votes are scheduled; most items are for discussion or will be brought for approval at the January 25 board meeting.
- Proposal to close schools on April 8 (Solar Eclipse Day) with make-up day on May 30, 2024
- Draft plan to reduce district expenditures by $15 million for FY25
- Secondary reading intervention update using Lexia PowerUp ($44/student for high school)
- 6-Year Master Plan and 2025/2027 Partnership Project Applications for public comment
- Draft policy on noncompete clauses for high-level staff and vendor disclosure of former LRSD employees
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board is holding a special meeting to hear public comments and consider a personnel recommendation for the principal position at MLK Jr. Academy for Language and Leadership. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with board comments and adjournment.
- Principal recommendation for MLK Jr. Academy for Language and Leadership
- Public comments (3 minutes per speaker, no board response)
- Board comments and adjournment