North Little Rock School District public meetings in 2024
45 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board will vote on a reorganization of board officers and consider approval of personnel employment. The meeting also includes informational reports on 2024 ATLAS interim data, the annual report to the public, and course requests for middle and high schools for 2025-2026.
- Reorganization of Board of Education with new officers (President, Vice President, etc.)
- Employment of Personnel recommended by Superintendent
- 2024-2025 Resolution for Board Disbursing Officer and Alternate Disbursing Officer
- 2024 ATLAS Interim Data presentation
- 2025-2026 course requests for North Little Rock Middle School and High School / Center of Excellence
The Board of Education approved a new leadership structure and the district calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved personnel employment, financial reports, and a community service learning partner application.
- Approved Board reorganization: Dr. Rochelle Redus (President), Ms. Valerie McLean (VP), Ms. Natalie Wankum (Secretary) (5-2)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Resolution for Board Disbursing and Alternate Disbursing Officers (7-0)
- Approved Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski as Ex Officio Financial Secretary (7-0)
- Approved District Calendar Recommendation for 2025-2026 School Year (7-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner application (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and payment of bills (6-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop with information items only; no votes or decisions are scheduled. Presenters will cover financial ethics training, calendar options for the 2025-26 school year, and first-quarter attendance and discipline data for elementary and secondary schools.
- Calendar options for the 2025-26 school year presented by Human Resources
- Elementary and secondary first-quarter attendance and discipline data reviewed
- Financial ethics training presented by CFO and APSRC director
Special Meeting
At a special meeting on December 5, 2024, the North Little Rock School District Board approved multiple action items, including the adoption of the FY2026 budget with tax levy and a $71,630,000 bond application for construction. The board also approved personnel changes, a three-year contract with First Security Beardsley as financial advisor, a modification to CPPC Policy 8.0, and a community service learning partner application. The meeting included an executive closed session and public comment period.
- Approved $71,630,000 bond application for construction to be submitted to the State Department of Education
- Adopted FY2026 budget of expenditures with tax levy (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Approved employment of personnel (details in attached board report)
- Employed First Security Beardsley as financial advisor for three years
- Approved modification to CPPC Policy 8.0 (Personnel Policies Committee)
The Board of Education approved a proposed budget of expenditures with tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The board also authorized an application for $71,630,000 in construction bonds and appointed a financial advisor. Additional approvals included personnel employment and a policy modification.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Adopted Proposed Budget of Expenditures with Tax Levy for FY July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (6-0)
- Approved application for $71,630,000 in Construction Bonds to the State Department of Education (6-0)
- Employed First Security Beardsley as Fiscal Agent for construction bonds (6-0)
- Employed First Security Beardsley as Financial Advisor for three years (6-0)
- Approved modification to CPPC Policy 8.0 - Personnel Policies Committee (6-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Application (6-0)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board will hear information items including a proposed extension of the NLR Middle Partnership Project, 2023-2024 ATLAS testing data, and a parent engagement plan. Action items include approval of personnel and meeting minutes. The agenda also includes recognition, public comments, and an executive closed session.
- NLR Middle Partnership Project Extension – capital improvement project update and millage election results discussed
- 2023-2024 ATLAS Summative Testing Data presented by coordinator
- Parent Engagement Plan presented by parent engagement coordinator
- Proposed modification to Classified Personnel Policies Committee Policy 8.0
- Employment of Personnel approved (motion carried 5-0)
The Board approved the employment of personnel and several sets of previous meeting minutes. Members also approved a consent agenda covering bank reconciliations, monthly financial reports, and the payment of regular bills.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved October 17, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved November 7, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved November 14, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Bank Reconciliation (5-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (5-0)
- Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
- Approved Payment of Regular Bills (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to consider 10 student expulsion hearings. For nine students, the board approved expulsion for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. One student was assigned to virtual learning instead of expulsion.
- Expulsion of Student ID#1000000966 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year (vote 5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#550000877 (5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#1000013696 (5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#670001254 (5-0)
- Assignment of Student ID#670000979 to virtual learning (5-0)
The Board of Education held a special meeting to review student expulsion hearings. The board approved the expulsion of nine students and the transition of one student to virtual learning for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.
- Expulsion of Student ID#1000000966 approved (5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#550000877 approved (5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#1000013696 approved (5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#670001254 approved (5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#670001436 approved (5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#600000726 approved (5-0)
- Expulsion of Student ID#670000781 approved (5-0)
- Virtual learning for Student ID#670000979 approved (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting and took action on several items. They voted to approve personnel employment, an updated FY25 non-licensed professional salary schedule that includes a new Chief of Staff position, and a community service learning partner application from Grace United Church. The Board also entered executive closed session to discuss employee matters.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (motion carried 6-0)
- Approved FY25 Non-Licensed Professional Salary Schedule Update including a Chief of Staff position (motion carried 6-0)
- Heard Classified Personnel Policies Committee Report on FY25 salary schedule
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner application for Grace United Church
- Held executive closed session for personnel considerations
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and accepted a report on the FY 25 Non-Licensed Professional Salary Schedule. The Board also approved an updated salary schedule to include the Chief of Staff position and accepted a Community Service Learning Partner Application.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Accepted Classified Personnel Policies Committee Report - FY 25 Non-Licensed Professional Salary Schedule Update (6-0)
- Approved FY 25 Non-Licensed Professional Salary Schedule update to include Chief of Staff position (6-0)
- Accepted Community Service Learning Partner Application (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board is receiving informational presentations on four topics at this workshop. Presenters will share data on the ATLAS K-3 screener, Wilson Reading System intervention data for dyslexia and special education, an overview of the Community Eligibility Provision vs. Provision 2 for child nutrition, and capital improvement projects. No action is expected as these are information items.
- ATLAS K-3 screener data presentation by elementary reading and math coordinators
- Wilson Reading System Tier 3 intervention data for dyslexia and special education
- Overview of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) vs. Provision 2 for child nutrition
- Capital improvement projects update by CFO Brian Brown
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a regular meeting including routine procedural items, recognitions, and public comment. The board voted on action items: approving employment of personnel, updating the FY25 Non-Licensed Professional Salary Schedule to add a Chief of Staff position, approving a community service learning partnership with First Baptist Church, and approving special meeting minutes.
- Approved updated FY25 Non-Licensed Professional Salary Schedule with a new Chief of Staff position
- Approved Employment of Personnel (list attached to agenda)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Application from First Baptist Church
- Held executive closed session for employee matters per policy
- Approved special meeting minutes from October 10, 2024
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and a Community Service Learning Partner Application. Members also accepted a proposal to update the FY25 Non-Licensed Professional Salary Schedule to include a Chief of Staff position, which will be sent to the CPPC for feedback. Additionally, the board approved various financial reports, bills, and previous meeting minutes.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved FY25 Non-Licensed Professional Salary Schedule update to include Chief of Staff (7-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Application (7-0)
- Approved Bank Reconciliation, Monthly Financial Reports, Business Office Items, and Payment of Regular Bills (7-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Request (6-0, 1 recusal)
- Approved meeting minutes from July 25, Aug 1, Aug 6, Aug 15, Sept 5, Sept 19, Oct 3, and Oct 10 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on October 10, 2024, to conduct seven student expulsion hearings. The board voted to expel six students (IDs #1000014353, #1000013909, #1000013770, #650000862, #10000041984, #1000001235) for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year and suspended one student (ID #580000677) to virtual-only instruction for the fall 2024 semester. All motions carried, with some board members abstaining or arriving late.
- Expulsion of Student ID#1000014353 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year
- Expulsion of Student ID#1000013909 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year
- Expulsion of Student ID#1000013770 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year
- Expulsion of Student ID#650000862 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year
- Suspension of Student ID#580000677 to virtual-only instruction through fall 2024 semester
The Board of Education held seven student expulsion hearings. Six students were expelled for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year, and one student was suspended to virtual-only instruction for the Fall 2024 semester.
- Expelled Student ID#1000014353 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year (5-0)
- Expelled Student ID#1000013909 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year (5-0)
- Expelled Student ID#1000013770 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year (6-0)
- Expelled Student ID#650000862 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year (6-0)
- Expelled Student ID#10000041984 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year (5-0)
- Expelled Student ID#1000001235 for remainder of 2024-2025 school year (6-0)
- Suspended Student ID#580000677 to virtual-only for Fall 2024 semester (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board voted unanimously on three action items: personnel employment, community service learning partner applications, and a 2024 High Impact Tutoring Grant. The board also held an executive closed session and heard public comments, then adjourned.
- Employment of Personnel approved by board
- Community Service Learning Partner Applications approved (including Parks and Recreation and Scott Settlement)
- 2024 NLRSD High Impact Tutoring Grant approved
- Board held executive closed session per policy for personnel or pupil matters
- Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and the 2024 NLRSD High Impact Tutoring Grant. The board also approved Community Service Learning Partner Applications.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Applications (6-0)
- Approved 2024 NLRSD High Impact Tutoring Grant (6-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will receive informational presentations on K-3 literacy and K-2 math assessments, and a five-year technology refresh plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled at this workshop session.
- Overview of NLRSD K-3 literacy and K-2 math assessments
- Information Technology 5-Year Refresh Plan presentation
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop with no voting items. The sole agenda item is an information presentation on licensed employee stipends, presented by the CFO, HR director, and a co-chair.
- Presentation on licensed employee stipends (information item only)
Regular Meeting
The Board is meeting to approve the fiscal year 2025 budget and the employment of personnel. The agenda also includes informational updates on school safety, ESOL data, and school improvement plans.
- Approval of FY25 Budget Presentation
- Approval of Employment of Personnel
- School Safety Protocols Update by Chief Hayward Finks
- 2024 High Impact Tutoring Grant presentation
- Lighting Audit and EV Bus Grant presentation
The Board of Education approved the FY25 budget presentation, personnel employment, and the 2024 Superintendent's goals. The board also approved a capital improvement project update and community service learning partner applications.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved FY25 Budget Presentation (5-0)
- Approved Capital Improvement Project Update (5-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Applications (5-0)
- Approved 2024 Superintendent's Goals (5-0)
- Approved Bank Reconciliation (5-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (5-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Request (5-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board holds a workshop to receive an information-only presentation on the FY25 budget from the CFO and financial staff. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion and review.
- FY25 Budget Presentation by CFO Brian Brown and financial staff
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to receive information on three topics: a capital improvement project update tied to a millage campaign, the proposed FY25 budget, and the superintendent's 2024 goals. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.
- Capital Improvement Project update for millage campaign presented by CFO and Taggart Architects
- FY25 Budget presentation including revenue and expenditure detail for all funds
- 2024 Superintendent's Goals presented by Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on September 5, 2024. The board approved the employment of personnel as recommended by the superintendent. The board also held an executive closed session to discuss employee matters and heard public comments.
- Approval of Employment of Personnel, motion carried 6-0 (one member absent)
- Executive closed session for considering employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of an employee, or pupil punishment
- Public comments period for citizen input on any topic
The Board of Education met for a special session to review personnel matters. The board approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the employment of personnel.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0, with 1 member not present)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board approved renaming Seventh Street Elementary School to the North Little Rock 6 Academy of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, effective the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved employment of personnel, a revised student transfer policy (Board Policy 4.04), and prior meeting minutes. Informational reports were presented on the 2024-2025 opening of schools and ACT testing data.
- Renamed Seventh Street Elementary to North Little Rock 6 Academy of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences (2025-2026)
- Approved employment of personnel (individuals not named in agenda)
- Approved Board Policy 4.04 on student transfers
- Approved consent agenda including bank reconciliation and monthly financial reports
- Received reports on 2024-2025 opening of schools and ACT testing data
The Board approved renaming Seventh Street Elementary School to the North Little Rock 6 Academy of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences. Other actions included approving personnel employment, updating student transfer policy, and passing a consent agenda for financial reports and bills.
- Approved renaming Seventh Street Elementary School to North Little Rock 6 Academy of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences for 2025-2026 (6-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Board Policy 4.04 - Student Transfers (6-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes from August 1 and August 6, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved regular meeting minutes from July 25, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, business office items, and payment of regular bills (6-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Request (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting and considered renaming Seventh Street Elementary School to the North Little Rock 6 Academy of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The board also approved personnel employment and legal transfers. An executive closed session was held for employee matters as permitted by policy.
- Renaming Seventh Street Elementary to the North Little Rock 6 Academy of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences starting 2025-2026
- Approval of employment of personnel
- Approval of legal transfers
- Executive closed session for employment or pupil matters
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and legal transfers. Dr. Pilewski presented information regarding the renaming of Seventh Street Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on August 1, 2024, and after an executive closed session and public comments, voted to approve the employment of personnel and the 2024-2025 new materials of instruction recommendations. Both motions carried unanimously with five yeas.
- Approval of Employment of Personnel (Superintendent's recommendation, motion by Angela Person-West)
- Approval of 2024-2025 New Materials of Instruction Recommendations (presented by Dr. Amber Harbin and Ms. Agnes Cruz)
- Executive closed session held per policy to discuss employment and pupil matters
- Public comments period held; board listened but was not obligated to respond
The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's recommendations for the employment of personnel and the 2024-2025 new materials of instruction. Both items passed with unanimous support from the members present.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 New Materials of Instruction Recommendations (5-0)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board decided on several financial and operational items, including personnel employment and athletic ticket pricing. The body also reviewed the renaming of Seventh Street Elementary School and updated student transfer policies.
- Transfer of legal operating fund balance in excess of $13.2 million to building fund (Fund 3000)
- Approval of 2024-2025 Athletic Ticket Pricing
- Approval of Board Policy 7.07 - Cash and Check Policy
- Approval of Community Service Learning Partner Applications for Girl Scouts, Mount Pisgah, and AR Kids Read
- Information item regarding renaming Seventh Street Elementary School to North Little Rock Six Elementary School
The Board of Education approved a resolution to transfer legal operating fund balances exceeding $13.2 million to the building fund. Other approved actions included personnel employment, athletic ticket pricing, and a new cash and check policy.
- Approved transfer of legal operating fund balance in excess of $13.2 million to building fund (7-0)
- Approved employment of personnel (7-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Applications (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Athletic Ticket Pricing (7-0)
- Approved Board Policy 7.07 - Cash and Check Policy (7-0)
- Approved legal transfers (7-0)
- Approved meeting minutes for June 20, June 27, and July 11, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bank reconciliation and payment of regular bills (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board holds a workshop to discuss three information items: proposed ticket price increases for athletic events, a cashless system and updates to Board Policy 7.07 on cash and checks, and the annual school health report. These items are presented by staff for discussion, not for a vote.
- Ticket price increases for athletic events (presented by CFO Brian Brown and Coach Wes Bilon)
- Cashless system and Board Policy 7.07 Cash and Check Policy (presented by CFO Brian Brown)
- Annual School Health Report (presented by Chief Hayward Finks and Nurse Tonya Green)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to vote on several administrative actions. The board approved personnel employment, safety assessments, and child nutrition contracts for the upcoming year.
- Approved the Employment of Personnel
- Approved 2024 School Site Safety Assessments
- Approved 2024-2025 Child Nutrition Contracts
- Approved Legal Transfers
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner application for Immaculate Conception Church
The Board of Education approved several administrative items including personnel employment and child nutrition contracts for the 2024-2025 period. The board also authorized safety assessments and legal transfers.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved 2024 School Site Safety Assessments (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Child Nutrition Contracts (5-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (5-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner application (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to address personnel matters. The board approved the employment of personnel and legal transfers during this session.
- Employment of Personnel
- Legal Transfers
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and legal transfers as recommended by the Superintendent. Both items passed with unanimous support from the members present.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (5-0)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a regular meeting, recognizing staff and hearing information on screening data, child nutrition contracts, and transportation. The board approved action items including employment of personnel, adoption of 2024-2025 new instructional materials, participation in the Community Eligibility Provision for free meals, ESSA and IDEA assurances, renewal of the district server contract, and minutes from two special meetings.
- Approval of employment of personnel (hires/transfers)
- Adoption of 2024-2025 new materials of instruction
- Approval of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for free meal program
- Approval of 2024-2025 federal program assurances under ESSA & IDEA
- Approval of Logical Front/Vx Rail District Server Renewal (technology infrastructure)
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and new instructional materials for the 2024-2025 school year. Other approved actions included server renewals, federal program assurances, and the Community Eligibility Provision. The board also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda of financial reports.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved 2024-2025 New Materials of Instruction Recommendation (5-0)
- Approved Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Participation (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Assurances and GEPA Statement Programs Under ESSA & IDEA (5-0)
- Approved Logical Front/Vx Rail District Server Renewal (5-0)
- Approved special and regular meeting minutes from Feb 8, May 9, May 16, May 21, and June 6 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Bank Reconciliation, Monthly Financial Reports, and Business Office Items (5-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Request (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The Board of Directors met to approve several administrative and operational items for the upcoming school year. Actions included approving new employment, clerical salary schedules, student handbooks, and instructional materials. The board also selected a vendor for network copier and printer services.
- Employment of Personnel
- Community Service Learning Partner applications
- 2024-2025 Clerical Salary Schedule change
- 2024-2025 New Materials of Instruction recommendations (excluding Read 180)
- Capital Technology Group selected as network copier and printer vendor for 60 months
The Board approved several administrative updates for the 2024-2025 school year, including personnel employment and a new parent-student handbook. The Board also selected Capital Technology Group as the district's network copier and printer vendor for 60 months.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-1)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner applications (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Clerical Salary Schedule change (7-0)
- Approved Materials of Instruction excluding Read 180 (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Parent-Student Handbook (7-0)
- Approved Capital Technology Group as Network Copier/Printer/Print Management vendor for 60 months (6-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to receive information on three primary topics. The session includes training on millage campaign ethics and a review of licensed employee stipends. The board will also conduct a budget workshop for fiscal year 2024.
- Millage Campaign Ethics Training
- Overview of Licensed Employee Stipends
- FY24 Budget Workshop
- Review of Future Facility Projects list
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting with an executive closed session to discuss employment matters. Following the closed session, the board voted unanimously to approve the superintendent's recommendation on the employment of personnel. The meeting adjourned after the vote.
- Executive closed session to discuss employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of an employee
- Approval of Employment of Personnel as recommended by the Superintendent
- Vote: 5 yeas (Dorothy Williams, Rochelle Redus, Natalie Wankum, Tracy Steele, Valerie McLean), no opposition recorded
The Board of Education met for a special session to address personnel matters. The board approved the Superintendent's recommendation regarding the employment of personnel.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board will hold a regular meeting with informational presentations on the 2024-2025 parent-student handbook, new materials of instruction, summer school plans, maintenance projects, and a network copier/printer RFP. Action items include approval of personnel, the 2024-2025 board meeting dates, a Horizons Memorandum of Understanding with Arch Ford Services Cooperative, and minutes from three prior meetings. The board also plans to enter executive closed session for personnel or student discipline matters.
- Employment of Personnel (recommended for approval by superintendent)
- 2024-2025 Board of Education Meeting Dates (approved by vote)
- 2024-2025 Horizons Memorandum of Understanding with Arch Ford Services Cooperative (approved by vote)
- Approval of regular meeting minutes (Mar 28, 2024) and special meeting minutes (Apr 4 & Apr 11, 2024) (all approved)
- Information items: 2024 Summer School Plans, Maintenance and Custodial Summer Projects, and 2024 Network Copier and Printer RFP process
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel, the 2024-2025 meeting schedule, and a memorandum of understanding with the Arch Ford Services Cooperative. The board also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes and a consent agenda covering financial reports and bills.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Board of Education Meeting Dates (5-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Horizons Memorandum of Understanding with Arch Ford Services Cooperative (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes for March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18, and May 2, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Bank Reconciliation (5-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (5-0)
- Approved Monthly Financial Reports (5-0)
- Approved Payment of Regular Bills and Business Office Items (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
This special meeting of the North Little Rock School District Board considered three student expulsion hearings. The board went into executive session before each vote and then reconvened in public to vote on the Superintendent's recommendation. The board voted unanimously to expel three students for one calendar year each.
- Voted to expel Student ID# 10000017010 for one calendar year (motion carried 5-0)
- Voted to expel Student ID# 670001238 for one calendar year (motion carried 5-0)
- Voted to expel Student ID# 670001181 for one calendar year (motion carried 5-0)
The Board of Education held a special meeting to review student expulsion hearings. Following executive closed sessions, the board voted to expel three students for one calendar school year each.
- Expelled Student ID# 1000017010 for one calendar school year (5-0)
- Expelled Student ID# 670001238 for one calendar school year (5-0)
- Expelled Student ID# 670001181 for one calendar school year (5-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board of Education will hold a workshop to receive information on several administrative items. The session includes a budget workshop for fiscal year 2024 and a review of the 2024-2025 meeting schedule.
- FY24 Budget Workshop presented by CFO Brian Brown
- Child Nutrition Department updates presented by Mary Lee Dennis
- Proposed 2024-2025 Board of Education meeting dates
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on May 2, 2024, including an executive closed session for personnel matters. The board approved CPPC and LPPC policy updates, a FY24 high gains calculation for Crestwood High, community service learning partner applications, employment of personnel, and the 2024-2025 personnel contract list. The Act 1240 Waiver Extension was presented; no vote is recorded in the agenda.
- Approved CPPC and LPPC Policy Updates
- Approved FY24 Crestwood High Gains Calculation based on FY23 student performance
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Applications (Dark Hollow Community Development Corporation, Mamas Unidas, Central Baptist Church, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship, Levy Church of Christ, The Grove)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (Board Report May 2, 2024)
- Approved 2024-2025 Personnel Contract List (CLS and CRT employees)
The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 personnel contract list and the employment of personnel. The board also approved policy updates for CPPC and LPPC, community service learning partner applications, and student performance calculations for Crestwood High.
- Approved CPPC and LPPC Policy Updates (7-0)
- Approved FY24 Crestwood High Gains Calculation Based on FY23 Student Performance (7-0)
- Approved Community Service Learning Partner Applications (7-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Personnel Contract List (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The board voted to approve employment of personnel, legal transfers, and a modified reorganizational plan that only implements employee stipend changes. They also removed CPPC and LPPC policy updates from the agenda. Information items included updates on the virtual academy, discipline data, Stronger Connections Grant, and an Act 1240 waiver extension.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (12.1)
- Approved NLRSD Instructional and Wraparound Services Support Reorganizational Plan Phase IV, modified to only implement employee stipends (12.2)
- Removed CPPC and LPPC policy updates from agenda (12.3)
- Approved Legal Transfers (12.4)
- Approved consent agenda including bank reconciliation, monthly financial reports, and payment of bills (13.1)
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and legal transfers. It also approved a modified reorganizational plan for instructional and wraparound services focusing on employee stipends. Financial reports and regular bills were approved via the consent agenda.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved modified Instructional and Wraparound Services Support Reorganizational Plan Proposal (Phase IV) regarding employee stipends (6-0)
- Removed CPPC and LPPC policies from the agenda (7-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Bank Reconciliation, Monthly Financial Reports, Business Office Items, and Payment of Regular Bills (7-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board held a special meeting to consider an employee hearing. After an executive closed session, the board voted 5-0 to terminate the employment contract of Mr. Justin Watts, as recommended by the superintendent.
- Employee hearing for Mr. Justin Watts
- Executive closed session per policy and state law
- Motion to terminate employment contract carried 5-0
The Board of Education met to conduct an employee hearing for Justin Watts. Following a recommendation from the Superintendent, the Board voted to terminate Mr. Watts' employment contract.
- Terminated employment contract of Justin Watts (5-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop following a special meeting to receive informational presentations on the FY24 budget and total solar eclipse updates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.
- FY24 Budget Workshop presented by CFO Brian Brown with budget book and March reports
- Total Solar Eclipse Updates presented by Dr. Amber Harbin
- Workshop follows a special meeting at the Administration Building
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District board held a special meeting on April 4, 2024. They approved the employment of personnel, an Arkansas Imagination Library Partnership, and a reorganizational plan proposal (Phase IV) for instructional and wraparound services, which will be sent to committees. The board also convened in executive closed session for personnel matters.
- Approved employment of personnel
- Approved Arkansas Imagination Library Partnership
- Approved NLRSD Instructional and Wraparound Services Support Reorganizational Plan Proposal (Phase IV), sent to LPPC and CPPC for 10 days
- Held executive closed session per policy for employee considerations
- Public comments period held
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and the Arkansas Imagination Library Partnership. Additionally, the Board accepted the Phase IV Instructional and Wraparound Services Support Reorganizational Plan Proposal to be sent to the LPPC and CPPC for 10 days.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved Arkansas Imagination Library Partnership (6-0)
- Approved sending NLRSD Instructional and Wraparound Services Support Reorganizational Plan Proposal (Phase IV) to LPPC and CPPC for 10 days (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The board approved several action items including a capital improvement project encompassing a proposed FY26 budget and millage resolution, and an application to issue bonds with First Security Beardsley as fiscal agent. Also approved were the FY23 financial audit, employment of personnel, and consent agenda items including bank reconciliation. Recognitions and reports from committees were presented.
- Capital Improvement Project – Action #1: Proposed FY26 Budget and Millage Resolution approved
- Capital Improvement Project – Action #2: Application to issue bonds, employing First Security Beardsley as fiscal agent
- FY23 Financial Audit approved
- Employment of personnel approved
- Arkansas Imagination Library Partnership presented as information item
The Board of Education approved a proposed FY26 budget and millage resolution for capital improvements. Members also authorized an application to issue bonds and appointed First Security Beardsley as fiscal agent. Additional approvals included the FY23 financial audit and personnel employment.
- Approved Proposed FY26 Budget and Millage Resolution for Capital Improvement Project (6-0)
- Approved application for permit to issue bonds and employment of First Security Beardsley as Fiscal Agent (6-0)
- Approved FY23 Financial Audit (6-0)
- Approved Employment of Personnel (6-0)
- Approved regular meeting minutes from February 15, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes from March 7, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and payment of bills (6-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Workshop
This workshop is for information only; no votes or decisions are scheduled. The board will hear the FY23 financial audit results, a UPASS transit update, capital improvement project priorities, and a FY24 budget workshop.
- FY23 Financial Audit Results presented by CFO Brian Brown and HCJ CPAs
- Rock Region Metro UPASS update for North Little Rock School District
- Capital Improvement Project Priorities Update
- FY24 Budget Workshop
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting that included an executive closed session to discuss employee matters. In open session, the board unanimously approved the employment of personnel as recommended by the superintendent and approved a legal transfer. The agenda was largely procedural with no detailed discussion or contentious items.
- Board held executive closed session per policy to discuss employment or personnel actions
- Approved employment of personnel (specific hires not listed in agenda)
- Approved a legal transfer (details not provided)
- Unanimous votes on both action items by all seven board members
- Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m. after public comments
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and a legal transfer. The meeting included an executive closed session from 5:33 p.m. to 6:25 p.m.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (7-0)
- Approved Legal Transfer (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board met to approve personnel employment, legal transfers, and a consent agenda including bank reconciliations and regular bill payments. The board also received updates on capital improvement project priorities and employee attendance data.
- Approval of Employment of Personnel
- Approval of Legal Transfers
- Capital Improvement Project Priorities Update
- Approval of Bank Reconciliation and Monthly Financial Reports
- Payment of Regular Bills
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel, legal transfers, and several financial reports. The board also approved the minutes from two previous meetings and a comprehensive consent agenda including regular bill payments.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (4-0)
- Approved Legal Transfers (4-0)
- Approved regular meeting minutes from January 25, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved special meeting minutes from February 1, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved Bank Reconciliation (4-0)
- Approved Net Legal Balance Worksheet (4-0)
- Approved Monthly Financial Reports (4-0)
- Approved Payment of Regular Bills (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board held a special meeting on February 8, 2024. It voted to expel two students for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year following expulsion hearings. The board also held executive closed sessions and received an overview of hosting the NLRHS state basketball tournament.
- Voted to expel Student ID# 1000012856 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year (4-0).
- Voted to expel Student ID# 1000012908 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year (4-0).
- Held executive closed sessions per policy to discuss pupil punishment.
- Received an overview of hosting the NLRHS 6A state boys and girls basketball tournament.
The Board of Education voted to expel two students for the rest of the 2023-2024 school year following expulsion hearings. The board also received an overview regarding the hosting of the NLRHS State Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament.
- Expelled Student ID# 1000012856 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year (4-0)
- Expelled Student ID# 1000012908 for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year (4-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board Workshop will cover information items regarding curriculum and course planning. The session includes presentations on the structured math block and course request updates for North Little Rock High School for the 2024-2025 year.
- NLRSD Structured Math Block Overview
- North Little Rock High School 2024-2025 Course Request Updates
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting, entering executive closed session for personnel matters. The board then voted to approve the employment of personnel, the NLRMS Farm Building Proposal, and the use of early release time as student contact time for the 2023-24 school year. Public comments were received and the meeting adjourned.
- Executive closed session for employment/personnel discussion per NLRSD Policy 1.14
- Approval of Employment of Personnel recommended by the Superintendent
- Approval of NLRMS Farm Building Proposal recommended by the Superintendent
- Approval to use Early Release Time as Student Contact Time for 2023-24 school year
- Public comments session held
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and a proposal for the NLRMS Farm Building. The board also approved using early release time as student contact time for the 2023-24 school year.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved NLRMS Farm Building Proposal (6-0)
- Approved use of Early Release Time as Student Contact Time for 2023-24 school year (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The North Little Rock School District Board held a regular meeting on January 25, 2024, voting on several action items. Key decisions included approving the 2024-2025 school calendar (Option 2), the 2025 Master Facility Plan DESE State Partnership Funding Resolution, and the 2024 Master Facility Plan Board Resolution. The board also approved personnel employment, board officer resolutions, and training hours. Information items included early release time use, a FARM building proposal, and special education updates.
- Approved 2024-2025 school calendar (Option 2) with early release patterns
- Approved 2025 NLRSD Master Facility Plan DESE State Partnership Funding Proposed Projects Resolution
- Approved 2024 NLRSD Master Facility Plan Board Resolution
- Approved use of early release time as student contact time for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved employment of personnel (motion carried 4-0)
Board Workshop
The North Little Rock School District Board holds a workshop to receive information on three topics: calendar options for the 2024-25 school year, an overview of school choice options, and the 2024 district master facility plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational session.
- Calendar options for the 2024-25 school year presented by Executive Director Jacob Smith
- School Choice Options Overview presented by Executive Director Gary Logan
- 2024 NLRSD Master Facility Plan documents presented by CFO Brian Brown and Facilities Coordinator Darrell Tessman
Special Meeting
The North Little Rock School Board held a special meeting and voted on four action items: employment of personnel, a new Technology Resource Policy, 2024-2025 course requests for North Little Rock High School and Center of Excellence, and bus salvage. The board also held an executive closed session for personnel or pupil matters, as allowed by policy. All motions passed unanimously with six yeas.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (recommended by Superintendent, motion carried 5-0, one absent)
- Approved proposed Technology Resource Policy (Policy 7.17) (motion carried 6-0)
- Approved North Little Rock High School and Center of Excellence 2024-2025 Course Requests and Updates (motion carried 6-0)
- Approved Bus Salvage (motion carried 6-0)
The Board of Education approved the employment of personnel and a new Technology Resource Policy. Members also approved course requests for North Little Rock High School and the Center of Excellence for 2024-2025, as well as bus salvage.
- Approved Employment of Personnel (5-0)
- Approved Technology Resource Policy (6-0)
- Approved North Little Rock High School and Center of Excellence 2024-2025 Course Requests and Updates (6-0)
- Approved Bus Salvage (6-0)