Little Rock School District public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel Hearing
The Little Rock School District Board of Directors will hold hearings on background checks for new and current employees. New legislation requires employees who previously received a background check waiver to have it reviewed and renewed every five years. The board will consider resolutions to renew waivers for six employees who have maintained continuous employment and are in good standing.
- Employee background check hearings for Charlene Jackson, Carolyn Nolly, and Deon Hayes
- Renewal of background check waivers for Donald Wilson, Ricky Jynes, Elizabeth Trice, Jefferson Walker, Vincent McCoy, and Bernard Lyons under new five-year requirement
- Board comments and adjournment
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will vote on the OptimizingLRSD 2.0 recommendations, which include closing Brady Elementary, consolidating Carver and Washington elementaries into a STEAM magnet, and reimagining Dunbar as a business leadership magnet. The board will also consider approving the 2025-26 student calendar, establishing the LRSD Foundation, and accepting the November 2024 financial report.
- Vote on OptimizingLRSD 2.0: closure of Brady Elementary, consolidation of Carver and Washington elementaries, and reimagining Dunbar Middle School
- Approval of proposed 2025-26 student calendar
- Establishment of the LRSD Foundation to receive charitable donations
- Approval of six new community service-learning partners for student graduation requirements
- Presentation of ROI report from CAISSA recruitment campaign, confirming 135 new students at a cost of $114,750
Special Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to elect officers. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment.
- Election of officers for the LRSD Board of Directors
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School Board will consider approving the proposed 2025-26 student calendar. The board will also discuss the establishment of the LRSD Education Foundation, which has received its EIN and state non-profit status and is preparing to apply for federal 501(c)(3) status. A formal vote on the foundation is expected at the December 19, 2024 meeting. Additionally, the board will receive the district's 2023-24 annual report as an information item.
- Proposed 2025-26 student calendar for board approval
- LRSD Education Foundation update: EIN and state non-profit status obtained, 501(c)(3) application pending
- Foundation board will include superintendent, mayor, school board president, CFO, and grants director
- Funds raised for the foundation will be managed by the Arkansas Community Foundation
- 2023-24 LRSD Annual Report presented for information only
Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will discuss OptimizingLRSD 2.0 recommendations, which address enrollment declines that have cost the district $12 million in state aid over two years. The board may also vote on the superintendent's evaluation and compensation proposal for the 2024-25 school year, and consider a revision to Board Policy 1.11 that would formalize a $5,000 annual training budget per board member, costing $54,000 annually.
- OptimizingLRSD 2.0 recommendations to address enrollment declines and potential school closures
- Superintendent's evaluation and compensation proposal for 2024-25 school year
- Revision to Board Policy 1.11 formalizing $5,000 annual training budget per board member ($54,000 total)
- Approval of personnel changes and updated policy review committee process
- Acceptance of October 2024 financial report and purchasing reports
Board Meeting
The board will receive a report from Superintendent Jermall D. Wright covering the district's strategic plan, literacy, and finance and enrollment trends. The meeting also includes a data report on student interim assessments for grades 3 to 10.
- Superintendent's report on student cell phone use and non-traditional calendar data
- Proposed changes to the superintendent's evaluation process for 2024-25
- Interim Assessment 1 Data Report for grades 3 to 10
- Multi-Year Teacher Contract Policy (tabled for C-PPC review)
Special Board Meeting
The Little Rock School District Board will vote on an amendment with Entegrity Partners for a $3 million electric bus project funded by an EPA grant. The board will also consider personnel recommendations, a policy review committee structure, classified sick leave and wellness policies, and a first reading of a board member training policy revision.
- Vote on amendment with Entegrity Partners for electric bus charging infrastructure (EPA Clean Bus Grant, $9.875M awarded)
- Approval of personnel recommendations including probationary status for new teachers
- Establishment of a Policy Review & Revision Committee and process
- Classified PPC Sick Leave Bank & Wellness Proposal
- First reading of revision to Board Policy 1.11 on board member training ($54,000 annual cost)