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 "city": "Little Rock School District",
 "state": "AR",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dg-lrsd/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board reviews federal funds, school partnerships, and West Little Rock grade configuration",
   "summary": "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.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=226"
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   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session",
   "headline": "Board discusses zoning and configuration for new West Little Rock High School",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28239/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=225"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28291/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=227"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Board Meeting",
   "headline": "LRSD proposes $780k for K-12 ELA and Math/STEM supplemental supports",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/28081/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=224"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27927/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=222"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 2026-27 staffing changes and residency policy updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27924/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=223"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on naming gym and auditorium after longtime coaches",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27820/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=217"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Little Rock School District board to vote on FY27 budget cuts and staffing changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27719/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=220"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session",
   "headline": "Little Rock School Board to approve community task forces for district viability plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27723/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=216"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Personnel Hearing",
   "headline": "Little Rock School Board holds closed student hearings May 5",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27700/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=221"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Personnel Hearing",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27586/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=218"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27505/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=214"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to review staff and principal recommendations for 2026-27 school year",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27363/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=215"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session",
   "headline": "Board discusses AI tools for attendance tracking and family tutoring partnership",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27357/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=212"
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  {
   "date": "2026-03-19",
   "body": "Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Little Rock School Board to vote on new officers and staffing changes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27121/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=211"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27101/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=208"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/27097/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=210"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-26",
   "body": "Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board considers FY27 budget changes and new employee contract templates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/26898/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=205"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on revised employee contract template and early childhood discounts",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/26806/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=207"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session",
   "headline": "LRSD Board to discuss FY27 budget development and marketing audit",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/26812/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=204"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on staffing changes, community service partners, and policy updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/26660/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=203"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-08",
   "body": "Agenda Meeting/Board Work Session",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/document/26393/agenda.html",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lrsd.community.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=202"
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