North Little Rock School District public meetings in 2023
42 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 21, 2023. The board elected new officers, approved the superintendent as ex officio financial secretary, and authorized personnel employment. They also reviewed updates on advanced programs, a teacher residency apprenticeship model, and student data reports.
- Board reorganized: Cindy Temple elected President, Dorothy Williams Vice President, Angela Person-West Secretary, Rochelle Redus Disbursing Officer, Natalie Wankum Alternate Disbursing Officer, Valerie McLean Parliamentarian, Tracy Steele Legislative Liaison
- Approved Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski as Ex Officio Financial Secretary
- Approved Employment of Personnel (details in attached report)
- Reviewed and approved Arkansas Teacher Residency Apprenticeship Model overview
- Approved NLRSD Advanced Programs Updates
The Board of Education elected new officers and appointed Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski as Ex Officio Financial Secretary. The board also approved personnel employment, advanced program updates, and various financial reports. A review of the Arkansas Teacher Residency Apprenticeship Model was also approved.
- Elected Board leadership: President Cindy Temple, VP Dorothy Williams, Secretary Angela Person-West (7-0)
- Approved Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski as Ex Officio Financial Secretary (6-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved review of Arkansas Teacher Residency Apprenticeship Model (6-0)
- Approved NLRSD Advanced Programs Updates (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from Nov 16 and Dec 7, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation and regular bills (6-0)
- Approved Monthly Financial Reports and Net Legal Balance Worksheet (6-0)
Board Workshop
The Board will receive several information items regarding district operations. Discussions include updates to personnel policies following the 2023 legislative session and an update on advanced programs.
- Personnel policies changes per the 2023 Legislative Session
- Advanced Programs update
- Arkansas Teacher Residency Apprenticeship information
- School Board Governance discussion
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting that included an executive closed session to discuss employment matters. In public session, the board voted unanimously to approve the employment of personnel as recommended by the superintendent. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
- Unanimous approval of employment of personnel (motion by Cindy Temple, second by Valerie McLean)
- Executive closed session held for considering employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of an employee
- Public comments period held at the start of the meeting
- Board President Dorothy Williams called the meeting to order
The Board of Education met for a special session and approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the employment of personnel. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (4-0)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board voted to approve several action items including changing the 2023-2024 calendar to observe the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The board also approved employment of personnel, a legal transfer, and previous meeting minutes. Information items included a fall NWEA data update, literacy support plan overview, and results from a capital improvement project community survey.
- Approved calendar change for solar eclipse day on April 8, 2024
- Approved employment of personnel (no details provided)
- Approved a legal transfer of a student
- Received Capital Improvement Project Priority Community Survey results
- Presented NLRSD Fall NWEA Data Update and 2023-2024 Literacy Support Plan
The Board of Education approved a change to the 2023-2024 school calendar to accommodate the solar eclipse on April 8, 2023. The board also approved personnel employment, legal transfers, and various financial reports.
- Approved change to 2023-2024 Calendar for April 8, 2023 eclipse day (6-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Legal Transfer (6-0)
- Approved regular meeting minutes from October 19, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes from November 2, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes from November 9, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and bill payments (6-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Request (6-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to discuss informational items: personnel policy changes from the 2023 legislative session, a capital improvement projects public survey, board reorganization for December 2023 under Policy 1.02, and school board governance with a consultant. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.
- 1.1: Personnel policy changes per 2023 legislative session presented by HR Director Jacob Smith
- 1.2: Capital improvement projects public survey review led by CFO Brian Brown
- 1.3: Reorganization of the board for December 2023 under Policy 1.02 - Board Organization and Vacancies
- 1.4: School board governance presentation by Joe Quinn of Quinn & Associates Consulting
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board voted unanimously to approve new English language arts and math curricula for the district, adopt a new policy establishing a Classified Personnel Policy Committee, approve personnel appointments, and authorize a legal transfer. The board also held an executive closed session to discuss employee matters.
- Approval of NLRSD ELA and Math Curricula for 2023-2024
- Adoption of proposed Policy 8.46 - Classified Personnel Policy Committee
- Approval of Employment of Personnel
- Approval of a Legal Transfer
- Held executive closed session per policy and state law
The Board of Education approved the district's ELA and Math curricula and the employment of personnel. Additionally, the board approved a legal transfer and the proposed Policy 8.46 regarding the Classified Personnel Policy Committee.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved NLRSD ELA and Math Curricula (7-0)
- Approved proposed Policy 8.46 - Classified Personnel Policy Committee (7-0)
- Approved Legal Transfer (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board took action on several items including personnel, federal program assurances, and legal transfers. They also approved minutes from previous meetings, which included the purchase of an administrative annex building at 3201 Hwy 161. Information items included ACT Aspire results, curricula overview, the 2023 annual report, and a draft capital improvement community survey.
- Approval of minutes confirming purchase of administrative annex building at 3201 Hwy 161, North Little Rock
- Approval of employment of personnel
- Approval of Federal Program Statement of Assurance for SY 2023-24
- Approval of legal transfers
- Presentation of draft capital improvement community survey
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel, legal transfers, and a Federal Program Statement of Assurance. Members also approved the consent agenda, which included bank reconciliations and the payment of regular bills.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Federal Program Statement of Assurance (6-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (6-0)
- Approved September 21, 2023 meeting minutes with amendment regarding 3201 Hwy 161 purchase (6-0)
- Approved October 5, 2023 special meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Bank Reconciliation (6-0)
- Approved Monthly Financial Reports and Payment of Regular Bills (6-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Request (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board met on Oct 5, 2023 to consider new business items. The board approved the employment of personnel, adopted Draft Policy 8.46 for classified personnel, and approved a legal transfer. An executive closed session was held from 5:33 pm to 5:44 pm to discuss employee matters. Public comments were invited for citizen involvement.
- Approval of Employment of Personnel (motion by Angela Person-West, second by Natalie Wankum)
- Adoption of Draft Policy 8.46 – Classified Personnel Policy Committee
- Approval of Legal Transfer
- Executive closed session (5:33 pm‑5:44 pm) to consider employee matters
- Public comments period for citizen involvement
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel, a legal transfer, and a draft of Proposed Policy 8.46 regarding the Classified Personnel Policy Committee. All items passed with unanimous support from the members present.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Draft of Proposed Policy 8.46 - Classified Personnel Policy Committee (6-0)
- Approved Legal Transfer (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop following a special meeting; no votes are scheduled. The board will receive informational updates on the North Little Rock High School Arena A/C project, a capital improvement priority update for the middle school and community forum sessions, and a presentation on school board governance.
- NLRHS Arena A/C Project Update presented by CFO Brian Brown and Taggart Architects
- Capital Improvement Projects Priority-Update on Middle School and Community Forum Information Sessions
- School Board Governance presentation by Quinn & Associates Consulting
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a regular meeting and approved several action items, including the purchase of a new administrative annex building at 3201 Highway 161 in North Little Rock, adoption of the FY24 budget, and a Chromebook purchase. The board also received information on 2022-2023 assessment data and the 2023-2024 Parent and Family Engagement Plan, and voted to change the March 2024 regular meeting date.
- Approved purchase of administrative annex building at 3201 Highway 161, North Little Rock
- Adopted FY24 budget
- Approved Chromebook purchase (1,000 units from Dell)
- Changed regular board meeting date from March 21 to March 28, 2024
- Approved employment of personnel and Community Service Learning Partner Applications
The Board of Education approved the FY24 budget and authorized the purchase of a new administrative annex building at 3201 Hwy 161. Other approved actions included a Chromebook purchase, personnel employment, and various financial reports.
- Approved FY24 Budget (6-0)
- Approved purchase of Administrative Annex Building at 3201 Hwy 161, removing all contingencies except zoning (6-0)
- Approved Chromebook purchase (6-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Applications (6-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from Aug 17, Aug 24, and Sept 7, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation and monthly financial reports (6-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop following a special meeting to receive information on three topics: school board governance, school improvement plans, and the FY24 budget. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.
- Presentation on school board governance by Joe Quinn of Quinn & Associates Consulting
- Review of 2023-2024 school improvement plans presented by Dr. Shawn Nickerson
- FY24 budget overview presented by CFO Brian Brown
Special Meeting
The Board held a special meeting to address employment and upcoming elections. The Board approved the employment of personnel and a resolution regarding the 2023 School Board Election.
- Approval of Employment of Personnel
- Approval of 2023 School Board Election by Candidate Resolution
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and the 2023 School Board Election by Candidate Resolution. The meeting included a closed executive session and public comment.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (4-0)
- Approved 2023 School Board Election by Candidate Resolution (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
This special meeting of the North Little Rock School District board includes an employee hearing as an information item, followed by an action item for a decision on that hearing. The board will also go into executive closed session to discuss the matter as permitted by policy and state law.
- Employee hearing presented by Executive Director of Human Resources
- Action item on employee hearing decision
- Two executive closed sessions for employment discussion
- Public comments period at start of meeting
The Board of Education modified the Superintendent's recommendation regarding the employment contract of Ms. Denise Holmes. The Board decided not to terminate her employment, instead imposing a suspension and specific conditions.
- Modified recommendation to not terminate Ms. Denise Holmes' employment contract (6-0)
- Suspended Ms. Holmes without pay for 10 school days (6-0)
- Required Ms. Holmes to stop transporting the student on her assigned route (6-0)
- Required Ms. Holmes to attend training in student behavior management, sensitivity, and de-escalation (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board approved the District Communication Support Plan (a contract with a vendor), employment of personnel, legal transfers, and multiple sets of meeting minutes. They also received information on preliminary ACT Aspire results and an energy program update. An executive closed session was held for personnel or pupil matters.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (superintendent recommendation, motion carried 7-0)
- Approved District Communication Support Plan (contract; motion carried 5-1, one absent)
- Approved Legal Transfers (motion carried 6-0, one absent)
- Heard preliminary ACT Aspire results presentation
- Received Cenergistic energy program update and Energy Star Award
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel, a District Communication Support Plan, and legal transfers. The board also approved several sets of meeting minutes and a consent agenda covering financial reports and bill payments.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved District Communication Support Plan (5-1)
- Approved Legal Transfers (6-0)
- Approved regular meeting minutes from July 20, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes from August 3, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes from August 10, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and regular bills (6-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting with an information item on 2023 capital improvement project planning for North Little Rock Middle School and the Center of Excellence at Ole Main. The board also held an executive closed session and approved personnel employment and legal transfers.
- Information item: 2023 capital improvement project planning for North Little Rock Middle School and Center of Excellence-Ole Main (attachments include millage calculation)
- Executive closed session for employee/pupil matters per policy
- Action: Employment of Personnel approved unanimously
- Action: Legal Transfers approved unanimously
- Public comments allowed on any topic
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and legal transfers. A presentation was also given regarding 2023 Capital Improvement Project Planning for North Little Rock Middle School and Center of Excellence-Ole Main.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (5-0)
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop with information items only; no votes or decisions are scheduled. The board will receive a report on the 2023-2024 school opening and an update on capital improvement project priorities, including future facility projects and possible millage considerations.
- 2023-2024 Opening of Schools Report presented by Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski and executive team
- Capital Improvement Project Priorities Update with Superintendent, CFO, and outside consultants
- Discussion includes a capital improvement plan, future facility projects list as of 8/2/23, and a millage calculation
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting where public comments were received, followed by an executive closed session for personnel matters. The board approved the Employment of Personnel and a Community Service Learning Partner Application, but tabled the District Communication Support Plan to the next meeting.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (motion carried 6-0).
- Tabled District Communication Support Plan to next meeting (motion carried 6-0).
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Application (Ozark Mission Project) (motion carried 6-0).
- Held executive closed session for employment or pupil discipline matters.
- Meeting adjourned at 6:33 pm.
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and a Community Service Learning Partner Application. The District Communication Support Plan was tabled until August 17, 2023.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Tabled District Communication Support Plan to August 17, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Application (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board will discuss and vote on several action items, including a fare agreement with Rock Region Metro for student transportation, approval of superintendent performance goals, and a resolution for an Arkansas Aspiring Teaching Permit. The meeting also includes public comments, recognitions, and reports from committees.
- Rock Region Metro Fare Agreement for student transit
- Superintendent Annual Performance Goals for 2023
- Draft Arkansas Aspiring Teaching Permit Resolution
- Act 1240 Waiver Request for digital learning platform
- 2023-2024 Insurance Renewal for building and vehicle policies
The Board of Education approved several administrative items, including the employment of personnel, insurance renewals, and the Rock Region Metro Fare Agreement. The board also approved the Superintendent's 2023 performance goals and various financial reports.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved Rock Region Metro Fare Agreement (7-0)
- Approved Superintendent Annual Performance Goals for 2023 (7-0)
- Approved Draft Arkansas Aspiring Teaching Permit Resolution (7-0)
- Approved Act 1240 Waiver Request (7-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 building and vehicle insurance renewals (7-0)
- Approved Legal Transfer (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation and monthly financial reports (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board held a special meeting to consider employee grievances. After executive sessions, the board voted to terminate the employment of bus aide Jimmy Doss, requiring him to attend de-escalation training, and terminated Jacob McDaniels as recommended by the superintendent. The board also approved the employment of new personnel.
- Termination of bus aide Jimmy Doss, modified from superintendent's recommendation to require certified de-escalation and restraint training
- Termination of Jacob McDaniels's employment contract per superintendent's recommendation
- Approval of employment of personnel (action item 11.1)
- Three executive closed sessions for employee matters
- Public comments heard at start of meeting
The Board of Education decided on two employee grievance hearings, resulting in the termination of two contracts. The board also approved the employment of personnel as recommended by the Superintendent.
- Terminated Jimmy Doss' employment contract as a bus aide and required enrollment in Certified De-escalation and Restraint Instructor Training (4-0)
- Terminated Jacob McDaniels' employment contract (4-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop following a special meeting, focused on two information items only: FOIA training presented by legal counsel and a review of Superintendent's Goals for 2023. No votes or action items are scheduled; the agenda is procedural.
- FOIA training provided by Legal Counsel Jay Bequette
- Superintendent's Goals 2023 (document attached)
Special Meeting
This special meeting includes an executive closed session for personnel matters and several action items. The board will vote on personnel employment, a central office reorganization, a new principal census assignment policy, child nutrition contracts, the purchase of two buses, a district assessment system proposal, legal transfers, board meeting dates, and instructional materials.
- Approval of Employment of Personnel
- Central Office Reorganization Phase III of Human Resources Department
- Draft 3.01.1-A High School Principal Census Assignment Index Policy
- 2023-2024 Child Nutrition Contracts approval
- 2023-2024 purchase of two new buses
The Board of Education approved several administrative and operational items for the 2023-2024 school year. Decisions included the purchase of two new buses and the approval of child nutrition contracts. The board also approved a reorganization of the Human Resources Department.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (4-0)
- Approved Central Office Reorganization Phase III of the Human Resources Department (4-0)
- Approved Draft 3.01.0-A High School Principal Census Assignment Index Policy (4-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Child Nutrition Contracts (4-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 purchase of two new buses (4-0)
- Approved District Assessment System Proposal (4-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (4-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Board of Education meeting dates and Materials of Instruction (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board voted to adopt the FY25 proposed budget with tax levy, transfer over $12.8 million from operating to building fund, approve personnel, set 2023-24 instructional minutes and start/end times, and ratify previous meeting minutes. They also received information on Central Office Reorganization Phase III and a district assessment system proposal.
- FY25 Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy adopted (fiscal year July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
- Resolution approved to transfer operating fund balance in excess of $12.8 million to Building Fund
- 2023-2024 Instructional Minutes and school start/end times approved
- Employment of Personnel approved (specific individuals not listed in agenda)
- Central Office Reorganization Phase III presented as information and approved as action item
The Board of Education approved the proposed budget and sample ballot for Fiscal Year 2025. Members also authorized transferring operating fund balances exceeding $12.8 million to the building fund. Additional approvals included personnel employment and the 2023-2024 school calendar times.
- Adopted FY25 Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy and Sample Ballot (6-0)
- Approved transfer of Operating Fund Balance in excess of $12.8 Million to Building Fund (6-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Instructional Minutes and School Start and End Times (6-0)
- Approved Central Office Reorganization Phase III (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and bill payments (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from May 18, May 25, and June 6, 2023 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School Board will hear informational presentations on two items: proposed instructional minutes and school start/end times for the 2023-2024 school year, and a potential property purchase at 3201 Highway 161 for an administrative annex replacement. No votes are scheduled; this is a workshop session following a special meeting.
- 2023-2024 instructional minutes and school start/end times presented by executive directors
- Property purchase proposal for 3201 Hwy 161, North Little Rock, presented by CFO Brian Brown
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board unanimously approved the extension of Superintendent Dr. Pilewski's contract through 2026, as well as the employment of other personnel. The board also adopted policies for staff name, title, or pronoun usage, approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Horizons Day Treatment, and decided to keep the current school uniform and hoodie policy unchanged. The meeting included an executive closed session to discuss employee matters.
- Extended Dr. Pilewski's superintendent contract to 2026
- Approved employment of personnel
- Adopted Classified and Licensed Personnel Name, Title, or Pronoun policies
- Approved MOU with Horizons Day Treatment
- No change to School Uniform and Hoodie Policy
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and extended the Superintendent's contract through 2026. The board also adopted name, title, and pronoun policies for licensed and classified personnel. Additionally, the board approved an MOU with Horizons Day Treatment and maintained the current school uniform and hoodie policy.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Extended Superintendent Dr. Pilewski's contract to 2026 (7-0)
- Approved Classified Personnel Name, Title, or Pronoun Policy (7-0)
- Approved Licensed Personnel Name, Title, or Pronoun Policy (7-0)
- Approved MOU - Horizons Day Treatment (7-0)
- Approved no change to School Uniform and Hoodie Policy (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on May 25, 2023, to act on several personnel and salary items. The board voted to approve the 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedules (Option 1) and the employment of personnel. It also ruled that an employee grievance by Ms. Ka'Shinya Aaron was not grievable. The board entered two executive closed sessions to discuss employee matters.
- Approved 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedules for all classified staff (Option 1)
- Ruled that Employee Grievance Hearing of Ms. Ka'Shinya Aaron is not grievable
- Approved Employment of Personnel (specific hires not listed in public agenda)
- Held two executive closed sessions per policy for employment considerations
- Motion to adjourn carried at 6:53 PM
The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedules Option 1 and the employment of personnel. Additionally, the board decided that an employee grievance hearing for Ms. Ka'Shinya Aaron is not grievable.
- Determined employee grievance hearing of Ms. Ka'Shinya Aaron is not grievable (6-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedules Option 1 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board approved the 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook (excluding dress code changes), a consent agenda threshold increase to $20,000-$200,000, and a summer standard rates of pay update. The board also reviewed the 2023-2024 classified salary schedules and received updates on state facility partnership funding for the NLRMS project and summer maintenance projects. Personnel employment was approved following a recusal by Board Secretary Dr. Rochelle Redus.
- Consent agenda threshold increase to $20,000-$200,000
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook (excluding dress code changes)
- Adoption of the 2023-2024 classified salary schedules
- Update to summer standard rates of pay
- Review of state facility partnership funding for the NLRMS project
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel, the 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook (excluding dress code changes), and the 2023-2024 Erate Project. The board also increased the consent agenda threshold from $20,000 to $200,000 and tabled the 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedules.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0, 1 recused)
- Tabled 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedules (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda Threshold Increase from $20,000 to $200,000 (7-0)
- Approved Summer Standard Rates of Pay Update (7-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook excluding dress code changes (7-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Erate Project (7-0)
- Approved April 13 and April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation and financial reports (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on May 4, 2023, including a 23-minute executive closed session. The board then voted on and approved nine action items, including personnel employment, a revision to the fighting rule, repainting of two elementary schools, and several facility maintenance projects at district schools.
- Employment of Personnel (approved)
- Revision to RULE 321 Regarding Fighting
- Repainting of Ridge Road Elementary School and Boone Park Elementary School
- North Little Rock High School Towers A & B - Replacement of Controls
- Seventh Street Elementary School Roof Replacement
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop following a special meeting to receive information on two topics: an audit of the 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook and a presentation on characteristics of effective school boards. No formal decisions are scheduled; items are for information only.
- Review of 2023-2024 Parent and Student Handbook audit by Executive Director Gary Logan Jr.
- Presentation on 'Eight Characteristics of Effective School Boards' by consultant Joe Quinn
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board met on April 20, 2023 at the Administration Building. It approved several action items, including employment of personnel, a certified salary schedule for 2023‑24, wiring for the Octagon Building, the NLRHS Arena HVAC contractor agreement, and a special education statement of intent and assurances. The meeting also featured public comments, student recognitions, a legislative update, and informational presentations on inclusive practices, parent engagement, summer learning, and tuition reimbursement policy.
- Approval of Employment of Personnel
- Adoption of Draft 23‑24 Certified Salary Schedule
- Approval of Octagon Building Genesis Datacom Wiring
- Approval of NLRHS Arena HVAC Project – General Contractor Contract
- Approval of 2023‑2024 Special Education Statement of Intent and Assurances
The Board approved the certified salary schedule for the 2023-24 school year and a restructure of the Virtual Academy, ALE, and Credit Recovery programs. The board also authorized contracts for HVAC work at the NLRHS Arena and datacom wiring for the Octagon Building.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Draft 23-24 NLRSD Certified Salary Schedule (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Restructure of ALE, Virtual Academy, & Credit Recovery (6-0)
- Approved Octagon Building Genesis Datacom Wiring (6-0)
- Approved NLRHS Arena HVAC Project General Contractor Contract (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Special Education Statement of Intent and Assurances (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation and financial reports (6-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Request (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on April 13, 2023, to hear an employee waiver hearing and an employee grievance hearing. After executive sessions, the board voted to deny the waiver request for Ms. Crystal Lee and the grievance request for Ms. DeAnna Jones, as recommended by the superintendent.
- Denied employee waiver request for Ms. Crystal Lee (motion carried 5-0)
- Denied employee grievance request for Ms. DeAnna Jones (motion carried 5-0)
- Two executive closed sessions held to discuss personnel matters
- Public comments were taken at the start of the meeting
The Board of Education denied an employee waiver request and an employee grievance request. Both decisions followed recommendations from the Superintendent.
- Denied Employee Waiver Request for Ms. Crystal Lee (5-0)
- Denied Employee Grievance Request for Ms. DeAnna Jones (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board met in a special session and voted unanimously on multiple action items. They approved the Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Plan (without renaming the school) and a related stipend resolution. Other approved items included personnel employment, a literacy intervention contract for grades 3-5, technology purchases (iMacs, Chromebooks, Clear Touch/Lightspeed), and a one-time $150 recognition payment for Crestwood Elementary staff.
- Approval of Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Plan as amended (no renaming)
- Approval of Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Stipend Resolution
- Approval of literacy intervention contract with S.B.: An Early Education Learning, LLC for grades 3-5
- Purchase of 60 new iMac computers for North Little Rock High School using Perkins Funds
- Approval of Chromebook replacements and Clear Touch/Lightspeed project
The Board of Education approved a reconfiguration and transformation plan for Seventh Street Elementary School, excluding a name change. The board also authorized several technology upgrades and a literacy intervention contract. All items passed with a 5-0 vote.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Plan without renaming (5-0)
- Approved Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Stipend Resolution (5-0)
- Approved S.B.: An Early Education Learning Center, LLC literacy intervention contract for grades 3-5 (5-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner applications (5-0)
- Approved $150 gross one-time salary payment for full-time Crestwood Elementary employees (5-0)
- Approved purchase of 60 iMac computers for North Little Rock High School using Perkins Funds (5-0)
- Approved purchase of Chromebook replacements and the Clear Touch and Lightspeed Project (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop following a special meeting to receive information on two items. They will review NLRSD Interim Assessment Winter Data presented by the Coordinator of Accountability. They will also discuss the proposed 2023-2024 restructuring of Alternative Learning Environment (ALE), Virtual Academy, and Credit Recovery programs presented by the Coordinator of Innovative Virtual Learning Programs. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational workshop.
- Review of NLRSD Interim Assessment Winter Data (NWEA Assessment Update)
- Presentation on 2023-2024 restructure of ALE, Virtual Academy, and Credit Recovery
- Proposed School of Innovation concept as part of restructuring
Regular Meeting
The board voted to approve several action items, including the purchase of Opengate weapon detectors and Motorola two-way radios for school safety, playground fall protection replacement, employment of personnel, and recognition funds for North Little Rock Center of Excellence. The board also received information on the Seventh Street Elementary School reconfiguration and transformation plan.
- Approved purchase of Opengate weapon detectors as part of Central Office Reorganization Phase II
- Approved purchase of Motorola two-way radios for safety services
- Approved playground fall protection replacement
- Approved employment of personnel
- Approved North Little Rock Center of Excellence Recognition Funds
The Board of Education approved the purchase of Opengate weapon detectors and Motorola two-way radios. Other approved actions included personnel employment, playground fall protection replacement, and various financial reports.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Opengate Weapon Detectors (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Motorola Two-way Radios (7-0)
- Approved Playground Fall Protection Replacement (7-0)
- Approved North Little Rock Center of Excellence Recognition Funds (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from February 16 and March 2, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation and financial reports (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to receive information on the Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Plan Proposal. The presentation will be given by the Superintendent and other district staff. No formal vote is scheduled; the item is for discussion only.
- Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Plan Proposal presented by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski and others
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting and voted to send the Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Stipend Resolution to the LPPC for review for up to ten days. The board also approved the disposal of structures on New Amboy Property to be performed by district maintenance, approved the FY22 financial audit, and approved employment of personnel. An executive closed session was held for personnel matters.
- Approved employment of personnel (7-0).
- Sent Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Stipend Resolution to LPPC for review.
- Approved disposal of structures on New Amboy Property via district maintenance.
- Approved FY22 financial audit by HCJ CPAs and Advisors.
- Held executive closed session for employment/pupil punishment discussions.
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and the FY22 financial audit report. The board also authorized the demolition of structures on the New Amboy Property and referred a school reconfiguration resolution to the LPPC.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved sending Seventh Street Elementary School Reconfiguration and Transformation Stipend Resolution to LPPC for review (7-0)
- Approved disposal of structures on New Amboy Property via district Maintenance Department (7-0)
- Approved FY22 Audit report submitted by HCJ CPAs and Advisors (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will review information on 2023 capital improvement projects, including plans for the NLRMS campus, Center of Excellence at Ole Main, and miscellaneous district properties. This is a workshop session with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.
- NLRMS campus plan for capital improvements
- Center of Excellence at Ole Main project proposals
- Plans for other NLRSD miscellaneous properties
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board considered several action items and voted to approve each. Items included employment of personnel, bids for the NLRHS HVAC project, the FY22 financial audit, renewal of the school board legal liability and employment practices insurance, and the 2023‑2024 district calendar. All motions carried with votes recorded for each item.
- Approve employment of personnel
- Approve bids for NLRHS HVAC project
- Approve FY22 financial audit
- Approve school board legal liability and employment practices insurance renewal
- Approve 2023‑2024 district calendar
The Board of Education approved several administrative items, including personnel employment, insurance renewals, and the high school program of study. The board also approved the 2023-2024 district calendar and bids for the NLRHS HVAC project.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved Bids for the NLRHS HVAC Project (5-0)
- Removed FY22 Financial Audit from the agenda (5-0)
- Approved School Board Legal Liability and Employment Practices Insurance Renewal (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 District Calendar (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 North Little Rock High School Program of Study (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from January 19 and February 9, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and bill payments (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop following a special meeting, consisting entirely of informational items. Presentations cover instructional rounds (classroom observations), the 2023-24 district calendar and PLCs, and governance professional development. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Instructional Rounds presentation by Ms. Traci Lightfoot and Ms. Amy Jordan
- District Calendar 23-24 and PLCs presentation by Mr. Jacob, Ms. Lightfoot, Ms. Jordan, and Ms. Kathy Hale
- Governance Core Professional Development by Mr. Joe Quinn of Quinn and Associates Consulting
- File attachments include yellow sheets and presentation slides for each item
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on February 9, 2023. The board voted unanimously to approve personnel appointments and considered a performance incentive bonus for the superintendent. A legal transfer item was also on the agenda. The board entered executive session to discuss employment matters before taking action.
- Approval of Employment of Personnel (motion carried 6-0)
- Consideration of Superintendent's Performance Incentive Bonus
- Legal Transfer item (O'Kelley) included as an attachment
- Executive closed session held for employee-related discussions
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel, the Superintendent's performance incentive bonus, and a legal transfer. All items passed with unanimous votes from the members present.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Superintendent's Performance Incentive Bonus (6-0)
- Approved Legal Transfer (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held its regular meeting, approving personnel employment, a new BoardDocs policy management system, and a community service learning partner application. The board also recognized the NLRHS Chess Team and received reports on discipline, attendance, and program of study for 2023-2024.
- Approval of employment of personnel
- Approval of NLRHS Community Service Learning Partner Application (Santa Susie)
- Approval of BoardDocs Policy Management System
- Approval of 2022 Annual Board Member Training Hours
- Recognition of NLRHS Chess Team and Superintendent's Honor Roll
The Board approved the adoption of the BoardDocs Policy Management System and the appointment of Ms. Angela Person-West as Board Parliamentarian. Members also approved personnel employment, financial reports, and the NLRHS Community Service Learning Partner Application.
- Approved Ms. Angela Person-West as Board Parliamentarian (6-0)
- Approved BoardDocs Policy Management System (6-0)
- Approved 2022 Annual Board Training Hours (6-0)
- Approved NLRHS Community Service Learning Partner Application (6-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from Dec 15, 2022, and Jan 5, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and regular bills (6-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (6-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board is holding a workshop to receive information on three topics: a fare agreement with Rock Region Metro, the 2023-2024 school choice options, and governance professional development. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are presented for discussion only.
- Rock Region Metro fare agreement presentation by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski and transit officials
- 2023-2024 school choice options overview presented by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Torrye Hooper
- Governance core professional development presentation by Quinn and Associates Consulting
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on January 5, 2023. They approved the employment of personnel and a contract with Taggart Architects for the NLRHS HVAC remodel. The board also held an executive closed session for personnel matters. The meeting lasted from 5:30 PM to 5:54 PM.
- Approved employment of personnel (motion carried unanimously)
- Approved architect contract with Taggart Architects for NLRHS HVAC remodel (motion carried unanimously)
- Held executive closed session from 5:31 PM to 5:44 PM for employment or pupil punishment matters
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and a contract with Taggart Architects for the NLRHS Arena HVAC remodel. The meeting included a brief executive closed session.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved architect contract with Taggart Architects for NLRHS HVAC Remodel and improvement (6-0)