North Little Rock School District, AR

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on December 4, 2025. The board approved sending the proposed 2026-2027 district calendar to the Classified and Licensed Personnel Policies Committees for a 10-business-day review, and separately approved the employment of personnel. The meeting also included public comments and an executive closed session.

• Approval to send the 2026-2027 District Calendar Proposal to personnel policy committees for review
• Approval of the Employment of Personnel
• Public comments held under district procedures
• Executive closed session for personnel or pupil matters

The Board of Education approved sending the 2026-2027 District Calendar Proposal to committees for a 10-day review. The Board also approved the employment of personnel.

• Approved sending 2026-2027 District Calendar Proposal to committees (6-0)
• Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)

Board Workshop

The North Little Rock School Board will receive informational presentations on the ATLAS Fall Interim data report for Tier 3 schools, the C.H.E.F. Challenge nutrition program, a draft 2026-2027 district calendar, construction updates, and an ABM proposal. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• ATLAS Fall Interim Data Report for Tier 3 schools
• C.H.E.F. Challenge nutrition program presentation
• Proposed 2026-2027 District School Calendar
• Construction updates on district facilities
• ABM proposal for facility services

Regular Meeting

The North Little Rock School District board voted on several action items during its regular meeting on November 20, 2025. Approved items include employment of personnel, up to $753,000 in equipment for an FDA grant, a contract with Clark Construction for the NLRHS Indoor Athletic and Activity Center, policy development, and an update to the licensed personnel salary schedule. The board also received information on an ABM proposal, Tier III schools data, and construction updates.

• Approved purchase of up to $753,000 in equipment for FDA Grant
• Approved contract with Clark Construction to construct NLRHS Indoor Athletic and Activity Center
• Approved employment of personnel (details in attached report)
• Approved NLRSD Policy Development
• Approved Policy 3.01 Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule – Credible Experience Update

The Board of Education approved a construction contract for the NLRHS Indoor Athletic and Activity Center and authorized up to $753,000 in equipment purchases via an FDA grant. Members also approved several personnel and maternity leave policy updates. All listed action items passed with unanimous 7-0 votes.

• Approved contract with Clark Construction for NLRHS Indoor Athletic and Activity Center (7-0)
• Approved purchase of up to $753,000 in equipment for FDA Grant (7-0)
• Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
• Approved NLRSD Policy Development (7-0)
• Approved Policy 3.01 Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule-Credible Experience Update (7-0)
• Approved Policy 3.68/8.56 Licensed and Classified Personnel Maternity Leave (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Oct 16, Oct 23, and Nov 6, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation and financial reports (7-0)

Board Workshop

This is a board workshop with seven information-only items. No votes or decisions are scheduled. Presentations cover first-quarter classroom data, wrap-around services, a middle school program review, a budget workshop, a licensed personnel salary schedule policy update, construction updates, and district policy development.

• 1st Quarter Classroom Walkthrough Data for Tier 3 Schools presented by multiple coordinators
• Network Wrap Around Services Model Overview
• Middle School Program Review and Strategic Diagnostic
• Budget Workshop led by CFO Brian Brown
• Policy 3.01 Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule – Credible Experience Update

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School Board held a special meeting and voted unanimously on multiple action items, including personnel employment, a middle school program review, grant approvals, stipend policy updates, and construction contracts. All motions passed without opposition. The board also approved election documents for a proposed budget and tax levy for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.

• Approved a contract with CDI Contractors LLC for Ole Main renovation at NLRHS
• Approved an owner's representative contract with Shields and Associates, Inc.
• Authorized a Middle School Program Review and Strategic Diagnostic
• Approved updates to stipend sheets and policies 3.01.1/3.01.1A, with a grandfather clause for current varsity head basketball coaches
• Adopted 2026 election documents including a proposed budget and tax levy for the 2027-2028 fiscal year

The Board of Education approved several items including employment of personnel, various grants, and updated stipend policies. The board also authorized a budget for fiscal year 2027-2028 and two construction-related contracts.

• Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
• Approved Middle School Program Review and Strategic Diagnostics (7-0)
• Approved High Impact Tutoring Grant (7-0)
• Approved Access Community of Practice Grant (7-0)
• Approved Draft Stipend Sheet and updated policies 3.01.1/3.01.1A (7-0)
• Adopted Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy for FY 2027-2028 and Sample Ballot (7-0)
• Approved Owner’s Representative Contract with Shields and Associates, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Ole Main Renovation Contract with CDI Contractors LLC (7-0)

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School Board held a special meeting to act on a student expulsion and an employee disciplinary hearing. The board voted to expel a student (ID#670001352) for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year for violating policy. In a separate action, the board modified the superintendent's recommendation and imposed a written reprimand and mentorship for employee Anthony Black rather than termination. The board also approved employment of personnel and updated standard rates of pay.

• Student expulsion hearing: expelled Student ID#670001352 for remainder of 2025-2026 school year for violating Board Policy 4.18 (Prohibited Conduct).
• Employee hearing: board modified superintendent's recommendation, placing a written reprimand in Anthony Black's file and assigning a mentor, with training on professional behavior and classroom management.
• Approved employment of personnel (specific names not listed in agenda).
• Approved updated Standard Rates of Pay document as presented by the superintendent.

The Board of Education approved the expulsion of a student for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. They also voted to modify an employment recommendation regarding Anthony Black to include a written reprimand, a mentor, and specific training requirements. Additionally, the board approved personnel employment and updated standard rates of pay.

• Expelled Student ID#670001352 for the 2025-2026 school year (5-0)
• Modified Anthony Black's disciplinary action to include a written reprimand, mentor, and training (4-1)
• Approved employment of personnel (5-0)
• Approved updated Standard Rates of Pay document (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a regular meeting with action items including approval of employment of personnel, disposal of 11 non-working school buses and 1 truck, a revised 2025-2026 district calendar, and updated standard rates of pay. Information items covered third grade retention, network instructional specialists, construction updates, and 2026 election documents. Public comments and an executive closed session were also scheduled.

• Approved employment of personnel (motion carried 4-0, one absent)
• Approved disposal of 11 non-working school buses and 1 non-working truck
• Approved revised 2025-2026 district calendar
• Approved updated standard rates of pay for licensed personnel
• Information item: 2026 annual school millage election documents presented

The Board of Education approved several action items including personnel employment, a revised district calendar, and updated pay rates. They also authorized the disposal of 11 non-working school buses and one truck.

• Approved employment of personnel (4-0)
• Approved disposal of 11 non-working school buses and 1 non-working truck (4-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 proposed revised district calendar (4-0)
• Approved updated standard rates of pay (4-0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bank reconciliation and financial reports (4-0)

Board Workshop

The board is holding a workshop to receive information on district operations. The session includes updates on construction projects, the Tier 3 Support Model, and technology infrastructure.

• Construction updates presented by Colonel Scott Stanger
• Tier 3 Support Model update for schools
• Fall technology updates regarding phones, network, and Phase II Chromebook refresh

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board voted on several action items at a special meeting, including approving a $1.5 million transfer from the building fund to the operating fund for a one-time bonus for eligible employees, employment of personnel, and revised district calendar options. The board also voted to remove a community service learning partner application and to no longer take action on such applications, deferring to parents to choose projects.

• Approved $1.5M transfer for one-time employee bonus to eligible full- and part-time staff, excluding 13 executive team members
• Approved employment of personnel (specific names not listed in agenda)
• Removed a Community Service Learning Partner application (Central AR Pride) and voted to cease board action on such applications
• Approved revised 2025-2026 district calendar options, sent to committees for review
• Approved 2025-2026 standard rates of pay

The North Little Rock School District Board of Education approved a $1.5 million transfer from the building fund to the operating fund for one-time employee payments. The board also adopted the 2025–2026 revised district calendar, which will set school start dates and breaks for families, and updated standard pay rates for the upcoming year. Additionally, the board voted to stop processing community service learning partner applications so parents can select student projects directly. All personnel approvals and agenda changes passed unanimously.

• Approved employment of personnel (5-0)
• Removed community service learning partner application from agenda (5-0)
• Ended board review of community service learning partner applications effective immediately (5-0)
• Adopted 2025–2026 revised district calendar for LPPC and CPPC review (5-0)
• Approved 2025–2026 standard rates of pay (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M transfer from building fund to operating fund for one-time employee payments (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a regular meeting on September 18, 2025. They received informational reports on 2025 ATLAS data, the 25-26 Differentiated Support Model for Tier 3 schools, and construction updates. The board then voted to approve the FY26 budget, the purchase of two full-size school buses, and employment of personnel. They also approved special meeting minutes and held an executive closed session.

• Approval of FY26 budget
• Purchase of two full-size school buses
• Employment of personnel (recommended by superintendent)
• 2025 ATLAS Data Overview presentation
• 25-26 Differentiated Support Model reports for Tier 3 schools

The North Little Rock School District Board of Education approved the FY26 budget, which funds district operations and programs for the upcoming school year. The board also authorized the purchase of two full-size school buses to support student transportation routes. Additionally, the board ratified personnel appointments, past meeting minutes, and routine financial items through a consent agenda. Informational reports on ATLAS data, differentiated support models, and construction updates were presented but required no action.

• Approved FY26 budget (6-0)
• Approved employment of recommended personnel (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two full-size school buses (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda for bank reconciliation, financial reports, regular bills, and facilities use requests (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 21 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 28 special meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 4 special meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 11 special meeting (6-0)

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting that included a student expulsion hearing and an employee hearing. The board voted to expel Student ID# 670001524 for violating Policy 4.18 and to terminate the employment contract of Mr. Andre Palmer. It also approved the employment of personnel in a separate action item. The meeting included executive closed sessions as permitted by district policy.

• Student expulsion hearing: Board approved expulsion of Student ID# 670001524 for violating Policy 4.18 (Prohibited Conduct).
• Employee hearing: Board voted to terminate the employment contract of Mr. Andre Palmer.
• Executive closed sessions were held for student discipline and employee matters per NLRSD Policy 1.14.
• Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation to employ personnel (specific names in attached Board Report).
• Meeting lasted from 5:30 PM to 8:42 PM; all motions carried unanimously (6 yeas, 0 nays).

The Board of Education approved the expulsion of a student for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. The board also voted to terminate the employment contract of Mr. Andre' Palmer and approved the employment of personnel.

• Approved expulsion of Student ID# 670001524 (6-0)
• Terminated employment contract of Mr. Andre' Palmer (6-0)
• Approved employment of personnel (6-0)

Board Workshop

The Board will hold a workshop to review information regarding the FY 26 budget and stipend proposals. The meeting also includes updates on district construction projects.

• FY 26 Budget Proposal
• Stipend and Salaries 2025 proposal
• FY 25 Budget Analysis & Settlement
• Construction updates

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on September 4, 2025, following a workshop. The board voted on five action items, all of which carried. The meeting included an executive closed session for personnel matters and public comments.

• Approved the Academies of Central Arkansas Partnership Proposal to establish a formal collaboration.
• Approved athletic and non-athletic stipend and salary schedules, with one dissenting vote from board member Henry L. Taylor.
• Approved changes to several Board Governance Policies, including ethics, training, and election procedures.
• Approved the employment of personnel as recommended by the superintendent.
• Adopted the superintendent's performance evaluation goals for 2025.

The Board of Education approved several items including personnel employment and the Academies of Central Arkansas Partnership Proposal. The board also adopted the Superintendent's 2025 performance evaluation goals, governance policy changes, and an athletic and non-athletic stipend schedule.

• Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
• Approved Academies of Central Arkansas Partnership Proposal (6-0)
• Approved Superintendent's 2025 performance evaluation goals (6-0)
• Approved Board Governance Policy Changes (6-0)
• Approved athletic and non-athletic stipend schedule (5-1)

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to conduct a student expulsion hearing and approve personnel. The board voted 5-0 to expel Student ID#1000009920 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year for violating Policy 4.22 on weapons and dangerous instruments. They also approved the employment of personnel as recommended by the superintendent.

• Expulsion of Student ID#1000009920 for weapons policy violation (Policy 4.22)
• Motion to expel carried 5-0 (Yea: Temple, Williams, Redus, McLean, Taylor)
• Executive closed session held for pupil punishment discussion
• Approval of employment of personnel recommended by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski
• Meeting held at Administration Building Boardroom, 2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock

The Board of Education approved the expulsion of a student for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved the employment of personnel.

• Expulsion of Student ID#1000009920 for the 2025-2026 school year approved (5-0)
• Employment of Personnel approved (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The board approved routine personnel and partner applications, and is set to vote on authorizing legal representation in social media harm litigation as a new action item. The meeting also includes information updates on construction funded by a $70 million bond and an opening-of-schools report.

• Action item: Representation of NLRSD in Social Media Harm Litigation (no vote recorded in agenda)
• Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0 vote)
• Approved Community Service Learning Partner application for Community Cats Global (7-0 vote)
• Information item: Academies of Central Arkansas consortium proposal presented
• Construction update: $70M plan for new middle school, Ole Main renovation, indoor sports complex

The Board of Education approved several action items including personnel employment and social media litigation representation. The board also approved multiple sets of meeting minutes and the consent agenda.

• Approved employment of personnel (7-0)
• Approved Community Service Learning Partner Application (7-0)
• Approved July 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 31, 2025 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved representation in social media harm litigation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bank reconciliation and financial reports (7-0)

Board Workshop

This is a board workshop session with no voting items. The board will receive information updates on middle school construction logistics and operations, a report on the 2025-2026 school opening, proposed governing board policy changes, and a budget workshop. All items are for discussion only.

• Middle school construction logistics and operations update (6th and 7th/8th grade campuses)
• 2025-2026 Opening of Schools Report - Part 1 from network and support services
• Proposed policy changes: board organization, vacancies, training, ethics, term length, annual election, member qualifications, meeting agenda
• Budget workshop presentation by Superintendent and CFO

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on August 7, 2025. After an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters, the board voted unanimously to approve the superintendent's recommendation on employment of personnel. The meeting also included a public comment period.

• Executive closed session held under NLRSD Policy 1.14(A) for employment matters
• Action item: Employment of Personnel approved 6-0
• Public comment period for citizen input

The Board of Education met for a special session to review personnel matters. The board voted to approve the employment of personnel as recommended by the Superintendent.

• Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to vote on personnel and facility requests. The board approved the employment of personnel and a facility rental request for a basketball camp.

• Approval of Employment of Personnel
• Approval of facility rental request for NSJ Enterprises, LLC (Nick Smith, Jr. Basketball Camp)

The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel as recommended by the Superintendent. The board also approved a facility rental request for NSJ Enterprises, LLC for the Nick Smith, Jr. Basketball Camp.

• Approved Employment of Personnel (4-0)
• Approved facility rental request for NSJ Enterprises, LLC / Nick Smith, Jr. Basketball Camp (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The North Little Rock School District board approved the issuance of $9,935,000 in construction bonds and a $987,212.14 contract to replace the turf and track at North Little Rock High School. The board also approved personnel employment, an FCC Cyber Grant RFP, and the consent agenda including bank reconciliations. Public comments were heard, and an executive closed session was held for personnel matters.

• Approved $9,935,000 in construction bonds for district improvements.
• Approved $987,212.14 Sprinturf quote to replace turf and track at NLRHS.
• Approved employment of personnel as recommended by the superintendent.
• Approved submission of FCC Cyber Grant RFP.
• Approved consent agenda including June 2025 bank reconciliation and monthly financial reports.

The Board of Education authorized the issuance of $9,935,000 in construction bonds and approved a contract for turf and track replacement at NLRHS. The board also approved personnel employment, a cyber grant RFP, and several financial reports.

• Approved issuance of $9,935,000 construction bonds (7-0)
• Approved $987,212.14 Sprinturf quote for NLRHS turf and track replacement (7-0)
• Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
• Approved FCC Cyber Grant RFP (7-0)
• Approved special meeting minutes from June 26 and July 10, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved bank reconciliation, monthly financial reports, and payment of regular bills (7-0)
• Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (7-0)

Board Workshop

The Board will receive information regarding construction updates and participate in a budget workshop. These items are listed as information items for the board's review.

• Construction updates presented by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski and CFO Brian Brown
• Budget workshop featuring FY26 savings presentations

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the North Little Rock School District board voted on several action items including capital improvement contracts (architect for NLRMS, Ole Main, and Indoor Athletic Center; general contractor for NLRMS and NLRHS construction classroom remodel), a backpack policy change (first motion failed, second passed with modified rules), facility rental agreements, and two student expulsion hearings. The board also held executive closed sessions.

• Approved Taggart Architect contract for NLRMS, Ole Main Remodel, and Indoor Athletic Center CIP projects
• Approved Nabholz general contractor contract for NLRMS project
• Approved Nabholz contract for NLRHS Construction Classroom Minimum Equipment Remodel
• First backpack policy motion (K-5 mesh/clear, 6-12 regular) failed; second motion (K-8 mesh/clear, 9-12 regular) passed
• Approved facility rentals for Quarterback Doctor and Moses Moody Basketball Workout/Camp, and approved two student expulsions for remainder of 2024-2025 (sexual assault/battery and bullying)

The Board approved several capital improvement projects and construction contracts with Taggart Architect and Nabholz. Members also established a new backpack policy for the student handbook and approved three student expulsions for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
• Approved Taggart Architect’s contract for NLRMS, Ole Main Remodel, and Indoor Athletic and Activity Center (6-0)
• Approved Nabholz general contractor contract for NLRMS project (6-0)
• Approved NLRHS Construction Classroom Minimum Equipment Remodel Contract with Nabholz (6-0)
• Approved FY26 SYSCO Contract Renewal (6-0)
• Approved backpack policy requiring mesh/clear bags for K-8 and regular bags for 9-12 (4-2)
• Approved facility rentals for Quarterback Doctor and Motivation One Foundation (6-0)
• Approved three student expulsions for the 2025-2026 school year (6-0)

Board Workshop

The Board Workshop includes information regarding a $9,995,000 construction bond sale. The board will also review architect and general contractor contracts for capital improvement projects and classroom remodeling at NLRHS.

• $9,995,000 Construction Bonds Sale
• CIP Architect Contract Review
• CIP Nabholz/NLRMS GC Contract Review
• NLRHS Construction Classroom Minimum Equipment Classroom Remodel Contract Review
• Budget Workshop

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on June 26, 2025, at the Administration Building. The board approved the employment of personnel as recommended by the superintendent and also approved the regular meeting minutes from June 12, 2025. Prior to these votes, the board held an executive closed session to discuss personnel matters, and public comments were heard.

• Approved employment of personnel (motion carried 4-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from June 12, 2025 (motion carried 4-0)
• Held executive closed session per district policy and state law to discuss employee employment or discipline
• Received public comments on any topic

The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the employment of personnel. The board also approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 12, 2025.

• Approved Employment of Personnel (4-0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The North Little Rock School District board approved a $13.2 million transfer from the operating fund to the building fund and selected the "Double Double" site option for the new middle school. The board also adopted the 2025-2026 student/parent handbook (excluding backpack policy and board election dates) and approved personnel hires, ESSA assurances, and a calendar change moving an early release day from December 3 to December 17, 2025. A motion to allow regular backpacks for grades 6-12 failed, and the backpack discussion was tabled.

• Approved $13.2 million excess building fund transfer authorization
• Approved 'Double Double' as site option for North Little Rock Middle School
• Approved employment of personnel
• Approved 2025-2026 Student and Parent Handbook (excluding backpack and board election dates) and Technology Handbook
• Approved change of early release day from December 3, 2025 to December 17, 2025

The Board approved a transfer of funds exceeding $13.2 million from the Operating Fund to the Building Fund and selected the 'Double Double' site option for North Little Rock Middle School. The Board also approved the 2025-26 Student and Parent Handbooks, though a proposal to allow regular backpacks for grades 6-12 was defeated and tabled.

• Approved 'Double Double' site option for North Little Rock Middle School (6-0)
• Authorized transfer of Legal Fund Balance in excess of $13,200,000 from Operating Fund to Building Fund (6-0)
• Denied proposal for regular backpacks for grades 6-12 (3-3)
• Tabled student backpack discussion for 25-26 Student and Parent Handbook (6-0)
• Approved 25-26 Student and Parent Handbook and Technology Handbook (6-0)
• Approved change of early release day from Dec 3 to Dec 17, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved employment of personnel (6-0)
• Approved FY26 ESSA IDEA Assurances and GEPA statement (6-0)

Board Workshop

The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to review several information items. The session focuses on facility planning, school updates, and administrative notifications. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Middle School site plan options presented by Colonel Scott Stanger and Taggart Architects
• Summer 2025 maintenance and facilities overview
• Update on E4 and Seventh Street Elementary School
• Proposed change in Early Release Day for the 2025-2026 calendar
• Act 503 update presented by Board President Dr. Rochelle Redus