Little Rock School District, AR
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- Contracts & procurement
- Planning & zoning
- Resolutions & ordinances
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
Board reviews federal funds, school partnerships, and West Little Rock grade configuration
The Little Rock School District board will hear updates on federal funding allocations totaling $2,887,304.99 for school improvement, review Advanced Placement assessment results, and discuss a $80,000 annual renewal of the Seven of Arts entrepreneurship program. The board will also consider grade configuration changes for West Little Rock High School, set to open in Fall 2027, and vote on personnel changes, purchasing reports, and community service-learning partner approvals.
- Approve $2,887,304.99 in 1003 School Improvement Funding for Title I schools
- Renew Seven of Arts entrepreneurship program for $80,000 annually with middle school expansion
- Approve three new community service-learning partners: Green Groceries, New Hope Baptist Church, Parkway Place Church
- Review June purchasing reports including purchases over $50,000 and MBE/WBE spend activity
- Determine initial grade configuration for West Little Rock High School opening Fall 2027
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Board Meeting - Jul 30 2026 Agenda
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
District Celebrations - Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent
3.
Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholders and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
Please remember when speaking that we respectfully ask that you refrain from negative and disparaging remarks agains individuals. Please keep comments limited to your issue and respect the three-minute limit.
4.
District Committee Reports
4.1
Certified PPC
4.2
Classified PPC
4.3
Principals Roundtable
5.
Consent Agenda Items
5.1
Personnel Changes
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
S …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session
Board discusses zoning and configuration for new West Little Rock High School
The Board of Education is reviewing attendance zone options and grade configurations for the new West Little Rock High School opening in Fall 2027. The meeting also includes updates on early literacy plans and a draft of the 2026-2027 Student Handbook/Code of Conduct.
- Review of attendance zone and grade configuration options for West Little Rock High School
- Draft 2026-2027 Student Handbook/Code of Conduct including AI use and cell phone policies
- Outcomes Based Contracting update for tutoring with vendor On Your Mark ($642,044 actual payments)
- Proposed board development training with Council of Great City Schools (up to $40,000 over two years)
- Organizational change moving Community Schools and Attendance operations under the Culture, Climate, and Well-Being department
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Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session - Jul 16 2026 Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Schools and Academics
2.1
District’s Early Literacy and Intervention Plans, Practices, and Status Report
Background:
LRSD is committed to supporting every child’s right to read. Starting with strong early literacy development establishes the non-negotiable foundation for all future academic learning. Students who fall behind early often struggle to catch up, whereas strong early literacy skills predict high school graduation, mitigate systemic inequities, and prepare students for lifelong success. Early literacy success includes the development of 5 key building blocks: phonological awareness (playing with sounds and rhymes), phonics (connecting letters to sounds), vocabulary (understanding word meanings), fluency (reading smoothly), and comprehension (understanding what is read). In addition to learning to read, students develop their listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Rationale:
This update includes a district overview of literacy across the early learning grades and will describe multi-tiered systems of support to provide learners what they need. Context will explain the systematic approach to tier 1 (core) instructi …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Special Board Meeting
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Special Board Meeting - Jul 16 2026 Agenda
Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Meeting Opening - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Public Comment
2.1
Guidelines for Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholder and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
2.2
Members of the Public May Address the Board
3.
Policy, Personnel and Legal
3.1
Personnel Changes
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D
Financial Impact:
Operating Fund
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the following personnel changes be approved.
A.C.A. 6-17-1502 allows school districts that hire teachers who have taught for three years in another district in Arkansas to add one additi …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
LRSD proposes $780k for K-12 ELA and Math/STEM supplemental supports
The Little Rock School District Board will consider several personnel changes, procurement reports, and new Title IX compliance policies. The board is also reviewing leadership development proposals and academic supplemental tool adoptions for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Adoption of K-12 ELA and Math/STEM supplemental supports totaling $780,568.83
- Proposal for LRSD L.E.A.D.S. leadership development program costing $158,000
- Executive coaching for Networks 2 & 3 leadership staff costing $84,000
- Resolution to use proceeds from two property sales to develop a softball field at Central High School
- New policy 7.5.1.A requiring Title IX compliance reviews for construction projects and donations
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Board Meeting - Jun 25 2026 Agenda
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
District Celebrations - Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent
3.
Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholders and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
4.
District Committee Reports
4.1
Certified PPC
4.2
Classified PPC
4.3
Principals Roundtable
5.
Consent Agenda Items
5.1
Personnel Changes
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D
Financial Impact:
Operating Fund
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the following personnel changes be …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session - Jun 11 2026 Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Schools and Academics
2.1
LRSD Acceleration Paths Update
Background:
The Arkansas ACCESS Act (Act 341) is a higher education and K-12 accelerated learning reform law signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders in spring of 2025. The legislation expands high school concurrent credit courses, restructures college funding around workforce return-on-investment, and simplifies the admissions process for public universities. The pathways to readiness includes acceleration options within 5th to 8th grades.
Rationale:
This report outlines the systematic, phased timeline of actions taken by the district to implement the requirements of the Arkansas ACCESS Act. To balance rigorous academic acceleration with structural constraints (such as elementary teacher licensure and varying site sizes), the district adopted a phased approach focusing expansion initially at the middle school level while maintaining compliance with high school concurrent credit guidelines.
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Priority Outcome: Increase academic achievement for all students
Theme B: Meaningful Student Learning Experiences
Finan …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Special Board Meeting
Board to vote on 2026-27 staffing changes and residency policy updates
The Little Rock School District board will hold a special meeting to act on personnel recommendations for the 2026-27 school year and update student residency policies. The board will also hear public comments and discuss board and superintendent matters.
- Approve 2026-2027 Round 4A Personnel Recommendations
- Approve personnel changes including one additional year of probationary status for Arkansas teachers with prior non-probationary experience
- Approve updates to Section 4 Student Residence Requirement Policy
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit for residents
- Executive session scheduled
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Special Board Meeting - Jun 11 2026 Agenda
Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Meeting Opening - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Public Comment
2.1
Guidelines for Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholder and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
2.2
Members of the Public May Address the Board
3.
Consent Agenda
3.1
2026-2027 Round 4A Personnel Recommendations
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D
Financial Impact:
Operating Fund
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the following employment recommendations for the 2026-27 school year be approved.
PREPARED BY: Shawn Burgess, Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer …
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
Board to vote on naming gym and auditorium after longtime coaches
The Little Rock School District board will vote on two facility-naming resolutions: renaming the Pulaski Heights Middle School gymnasium to honor volleyball and basketball coach Ramona McGee and renaming the Parkview Magnet High School auditorium after performing-arts educator C. Michael Tidwell. The board will also act on personnel changes, approve new Advanced Placement textbooks costing $126,462.56, and hear updates on Central High School’s softball program equity review.
- Approve naming Pulaski Heights Middle School gymnasium the "Ramona McGee Gymnasium"
- Approve naming Parkview Magnet High School auditorium the "C. Michael Tidwell Performing Arts Auditorium"
- Adopt AP Literature & Language textbooks for $126,462.56
- Vote on 2026–27 personnel changes including new hires and teacher probation rules
- Approve Option B to address Central High School softball program equity concerns
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Board Meeting - May 28 2026 Agenda
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
District Celebrations - Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent
3.
Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholders and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
4.
District Committee Reports
4.1
Certified PPC
4.2
Classified PPC
4.3
Principals Roundtable
4.4
Superintendent's Student Advisory Board
5.
Consent Agenda Items
5.1
Personnel Changes
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D
Financial Impact:
Operating Fund
Recommendation: …
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Special Board Meeting
Little Rock School District board to vote on FY27 budget cuts and staffing changes
The Little Rock School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the FY27 budget reduction framework, which includes $7.6M–$8.2M in operational savings. The board will also vote on personnel recommendations, including hiring and probationary status rules for new teachers. A public comment period is scheduled, and the board will receive an update on the LRSD lawsuit against the State of Arkansas.
- Vote on FY27 budget reduction framework with $7,598,004–$8,217,004 in operational savings
- Approval of 2026-27 Round 3A personnel recommendations
- New teacher probationary status rules under A.C.A. 6-17-1502
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
- LRSD lawsuit update against the State of Arkansas (LEARNS Lawsuit) with financial impact discussion
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Special Board Meeting - May 14 2026 Agenda
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Meeting Opening - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Superintendent Comments
3.
Public Comment
3.1
Guidelines for Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholder and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
3.2
Members of the Public May Address the Board
4.
Consent Agenda
4.1
2026-27 Round 3A Personnel Recommendations
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D
Financial Impact:
Operating Fund
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the following employment recommendations for the 2026-27 school year be approved.
PREPARED BY: Shawn Bur …
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session
Little Rock School Board to approve community task forces for district viability plan
The Little Rock School District Board of Education will discuss and likely approve priority task forces as part of its community-driven Visioning Together initiative. The board is also continuing governance training with a focus on strengthening the board-superintendent team. No formal decisions are scheduled beyond discussions and learning sessions.
- Board to identify and approve priority task forces aligned to Visioning Together challenges
- Board governance training session with Dr. Barbara Jenkins (CGCS consultant)
- Draft 2026-27 board meeting dates to be reviewed
- No financial impact items or formal votes listed
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Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session - May 14 2026 Agenda
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Board Training and Development
1.1
Part 2 - Board Governance and Board/Superintendent Team
While the newly configured LRSD Board of Education continues to discuss the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) 2-year board coaching opportunity, the board will move forward with a 2-part session on board governance and developing a strong board and superintendent team. Dr. Barbara Jenkins, former superintendent of Orange County Public Schools (FL) and current consultant with the Council of the Great City Schools, will facilitate Part 1 of a two-part session with the LRSD Board of Education beginning on 4/9/26.
Strategic Plan Alignment: N/A
Financial Impact: Included in CGCS Membership
Recommendation(s): Discussion/Learning Only
Prepared By: Norma Johnson, Board President and Jermall D. Wright, Superintendent
Supporting Documentation:
2.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
2.1
Call to Order
3.
Strategy, Communications, and Community Engagement
3.1
Board Meeting Dates for 2026-27
Draft Dates for 2026-27 Board Meetings
3.2
Visioning Together: Task Force Update
Background: The Little Rock Schoo …
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Personnel Hearing
Little Rock School Board holds closed student hearings May 5
The Little Rock School District Board will hold four closed executive sessions for student hearings during this personnel-focused meeting. No decisions are listed on the public agenda; the board will only discuss student matters privately before adjourning.
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Student Hearing - May 05 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Executive Session - Student Hearing #1
3.
Executive Session - Student Hearing #2
4.
Executive Session - Student Hearing #3
5.
Executive Session - Student Hearing #4
6.
Board Comments
7.
Adjournment
Thu Apr 30, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Personnel Hearing
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Personnel Hearing - Apr 30 2026 Agenda
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Personnel Hearing
2.1
Tony Ashley - Personnel Hearing
2.2
Natasha Winston - Personnel Hearing
3.
Executive Session
4.
Board Comments
5.
Adjournment
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Board Meeting - Apr 23 2026 Agenda
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
District Celebrations - Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent
Reading in the Rock Student Recognitions
3.
Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholders and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
4.
District Committee Reports
4.1
Certified PPC
4.2
Classified PPC
4.3
Principals Roundtable
4.4
Superintendent's Student Advisory Board
5.
Consent Agenda Items (All Action Items)
5.1
Personnel Changes
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D …
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Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Special Board Meeting
Board to review staff and principal recommendations for 2026-27 school year
The Little Rock School District Board will meet to consider personnel recommendations. The board is reviewing Round 2A staff recommendations and principal appointments for the 2026-27 school year.
- 2026-27 Round 2A Staff Recommendations
- 2026-27 Principal Appointments
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Special Board Meeting - Apr 09 2026 Agenda
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Meeting Opening - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Public Comment
2.1
Guidelines for Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholders and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
2.2
Members of the Public May Address the Board
3.
Consent Agenda
3.1
2026-27 Round 2A Staff Recommendations
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D
Financial Impact:
Operating Fund
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the following employment recommendations for the 2026-27 school year be approved.
PREPARED BY: Shawn Burgess, Chief Human Resources, Culture, and Compliance Officer
Supporting Documentation:
Round 2A Staff R …
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Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session
Board discusses AI tools for attendance tracking and family tutoring partnership
The Little Rock School District board meets to review AI-powered community engagement and attendance tools, a proposed family tutoring partnership, and training for board governance. No formal decisions are scheduled; discussions will inform future votes.
- Paloma Partnership Agreement for 2026-27 ($173,508 from Federal Funds) to expand family tutoring in grades K-2
- Apptegy Community Experience and Attendance Pro subscriptions ($80,000) to replace Let's Talk and add real-time attendance tracking
- Certified PPC Make-Up Days Proposal to compensate staff for missed weather-related days
- Board training on governance and superintendent collaboration with CGCS consultant Dr. Barbara Jenkins
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Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session - Apr 09 2026 Agenda
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Norma Johnson, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Board Training
2.1
Part 1 - Board Governance and Board/Superintendent Team
Background/Rationale:
While the newly configured LRSD Board of Education continues to discuss the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) 2-year board coaching opportunity, the board will move forward with a 2-part session on board governance and developing a strong board and superintendent team. Dr. Barbara Jenkins, former superintendent of Orange County Public Schools (FL) and current consultant with the Council of the Great City Schools, will facilitate Part 1 of a two-part session with the LRSD Board of Education beginning on 4/9/26.
Strategic Plan Alignment: N/A
Financial Impact: Included in CGCS Membership
Recommendation(s): Discussion/Learning Only
Prepared By: Norma Johnson, Board President and Jermall D. Wright, Superintendent
Supporting Documentation:
Little Rock School Board Training-final.pptx
-Little Rock School Board Training-final.pdf
TRUE COLORS TIPS.docx
3.
Schools and Academics
3.1
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Thu Mar 19, 2026 · 04:30 PM
Board Meeting
Little Rock School Board to vote on new officers and staffing changes
The newly configured Little Rock School District Board of Education meets to elect officers, approve personnel changes, and review financial reports. The board will also consider adding community service-learning partners and accepting property donations.
- Election of LRSD Board Officers
- Approval of personnel changes including teacher probationary status rules
- Acceptance of March purchasing reports over $50,000
- Addition of two community service-learning partners (Creators' Village, North Little Rock Animal Shelter)
- Approval of property donations
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Board Meeting - Mar 19 2026 Agenda
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Anna Strong, LRSD Board Vice President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
New Business for the Newly Reconfigured LRSD Board of Education
2.1
Election of LRSD Board Officers
2.2
Drawing for Board Term Lengths
3.
District Celebrations - Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent
4.
Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholders and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
5.
Consent Agenda Items
5.1
Personnel Changes
Background:
Human Resources Vision:We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D
Financial Impact:
Operating Fund
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the f …
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Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session - Mar 12 2026 Agenda
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Joyce Wesley, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Schools and Academics
2.1
3.
Finance and Operations
4.
Strategy, Communications, and Community Engagement
5.
Policy, Personnel and Legal
6.
DRAFT Agenda for 3/19 - First Board Meeting of the Reconfigured Board
6.1
Draft Agenda for 3/19
A swearing-in ceremony will take place at 5:00 pm before the 5:30 pm board meeting.
Who will facilitate the opening of the meeting until the Election of Officers occurs in agenda item 4.1?
7.
Board and Superintendent Comments
8.
Adjournment
Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Special Board Meeting
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Special Board Meeting - Mar 12 2026 Agenda
Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Meeting Opening
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Public Comment
2.1
Guidelines for Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholders and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
2.2
Members of the Public May Address the Board
3.
Consent Agenda
3.1
Round 1A Staff Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year (PreK and Elementary Only)
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees.
Rationale:
To staff allocated positions within the District
Strategic Plan Alignment :
Excellence in Our Talent – Theme D
Financial Impact:
Operating Fund
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the following employment recommendations for the 2026-27 school year be approved.
PREPARED BY: Shawn Burgess, Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer …
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Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
Board considers FY27 budget changes and new employee contract templates
The Little Rock School District Board is discussing the FY27 budget development process, including potential savings from employee contract length changes. The board is also reviewing personnel recommendations for elementary schools and updates to employee contract templates and policies.
- Proposed FY27 budget savings of $891,637.75 - $1,005,721.97 from employee contract length changes
- Implementation of a fee-for-service model for non-Medicaid patients at Wakefield Dental Clinic
- Awarding of RFP 26-009 for Energy Services Company engagement to Performance Services
- Approval of Happy Wall Project as a community service-learning partner
- Review of ATLAS winter interim results for ELA, Math, and Science
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Board Meeting - Feb 26 2026 Agenda
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Joyce Wesley, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
District Celebrations - Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent
3.
Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholders and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
4.
District Committee Reports
4.1
Certified PPC
4.2
Classified PPC
4.3
Principals Roundtable
4.4
Superintendent's Student Advisory Board
5.
Consent Agenda Items
5.1
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
5.2
Personnel Changes
Background:
Human Resources Vision:We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, and employees. …
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Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Special Board Meeting
Board to vote on revised employee contract template and early childhood discounts
The Little Rock School District board will meet to discuss and vote on two key items: a revised 2026-27 employee contract template and employee discounts for early childhood education enrollment. The board will also hear public comments and consider a proposal to address missed work days for classified employees due to inclement weather.
- Revised 2026-27 Employee Contract Template (proposal to adopt for Certified PPC review)
- Employee discounts for Early Childhood Education enrollment (10% for employees, 20% for siblings)
- Proposal to waive 3 missed work days for classified employees due to weather closures (2/16, 2/23, 3/20)
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Special Board Meeting - Feb 12 2026 Agenda
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Meeting Opening
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Public Comment
2.1
Guidelines for Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholder and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
2.2
Members of the Public May Address the Board
3.
Consent Agenda
3.1
Revised 2026-27 Employee Contract Template
Background/Rationale: The current LRSD Employee Contract Template includes language from the former Arkansas Teacher Fair Dismissal Act. Some language in the current contract template is also not aligned with the recently updated and approved personnel policies. Lastly, the administration desired to include specific language to address new licensure and certification requirements and to address employee implications when staffing and enrollment projections misalign.
The Classified PPC approved the proposal, but the Certified PPC did not.
Strategic Plan Al …
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Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session
LRSD Board to discuss FY27 budget development and marketing audit
The Board of Education will discuss the FY27 budget development process, including historical data and potential expenditure reductions. The board will also review a marketing and branding audit and discuss the timing of the superintendent's 2025-26 evaluation.
- FY27 Budget Development Process discussion including revenue and expenditure data
- mhp.si marketing audit findings with post-evaluation work not to exceed $200,000.00
- Discussion on whether the current or new board will complete the 2025-26 superintendent evaluation
- Review and recommended approval of Section 1 policy updates based on state and local laws
- Discussion of the District's Compensation Committee review process
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Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session - Feb 12 2026 Agenda
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Joyce Wesley, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Schools and Academics
3.
Finance and Operations
3.1
FY27 Budget Development Process Discussion - Part 5
Background:
The FY27 Budget Development Process will begin with a discussion with the LRSD Board of Education. The Board will have an opportunity to inform, provide feedback, revise, and/or direct the administration's FY27 budget development efforts based on information provided.
Rationale:
The discussion agenda of the FY27 Budget Development Process will cover the following topics:
• Review of revenue and expenditure historical data from 2017 to the present
• Identification of FY27 budget development goals
• Identification of FY27 budget priorities
• Review sources of possible operating expenditure reductions
• Review of the suggested FY27 Budget Development Process and timeline.
Strategic Plan Alignment: Aligned to Strategic Plan Phase 1 and Phase 2 implementation initiatives.
Fiscal Impact: TBD later in the timeline.
Recommendation: Discussion only
Prepared By: Jermall D …
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Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Board Meeting
Board to vote on staffing changes, community service partners, and policy updates
The Little Rock School District board will meet to approve personnel changes, add four community service-learning partners, and adopt updated policies. The agenda also includes discussions on employee discounts for early childhood programs, a name change proposal for Pinnacle View High School, and the FY27 budget development process.
- Approve personnel changes including teacher probationary status adjustments
- Add four community service-learning partners: Bark'N'Paws, Kindred Hearts Transport Connection, Ouachita Children Youth and Family Services, River Mountain Eye Clinic
- Adopt FY27 Staffing Formula Guidelines Manual
- Approve updated board policies covering governance, students, curriculum, and financial management
- Discuss employee discounts for Early Childhood Education Enrollment (Pre-K) program
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Board Meeting - Jan 22 2026 Agenda
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Joyce Wesley, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
District Celebrations - Dr. Jermall Wright, Superintendent
3.
Public Comment
This is the place in the Agenda when we hear from the public, parents, stakeholder and friends of LRSD. We like to hear Public Comment regarding LRSD issues.
We allow 3 minutes for public comment. Our responsibility is to listen to your comment. We are not allowed to respond or have discussion.
4.
District Committee Reports
4.1
Certified PPC
4.2
Classified PPC
4.3
Principals Roundtable
4.4
Superintendent's Student Advisory Board
5.
Consent Agenda Items
5.1
Approval of Consent Agenda Items
5.2
Personnel Changes
Background:
Human Resources Vision: We aspire to recruit and retain a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence, continuous improvement, and working as a team to make LRSD the institution of choice for students, parents, a …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 05:30 PM
Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session - Jan 08 2026 Agenda
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
1.
Welcome & Greetings - Joyce Wesley, Board President
1.1
Call to Order
2.
Schools and Academics
2.1
Student Enrollment and Placement Update on the 2026-27 Registration/Enrollment Process and Home/Private School Data from 2024-2026.
Supporting Documentation: Slide Deck
3.
Finance and Operations
3.1
Requested Revisit of Current and Future Debt Services Commitments
Supporting Documentation: Itemized Debt Services Data
3.2
FY27 Budget Development Process Discussion - Part 3
Background:
The FY27 Budget Development Process will begin with a discussion with the LRSD Board of Education. The Board will have an opportunity to inform, provide feedback, revise, and/or direct the administration's FY27 budget development efforts based on information provided.
Rationale:
The discussion agenda of the FY27 Budget Development Process will cover the following topics:
• Review of revenue and expenditure historical data from 2017 to the present
• Identification of FY27 budget development goals
• Identification of FY27 budget priorities
• Review sources of possi …
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