North Little Rock School District public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The North Little Rock School District board will hold its regular December 18, 2025 meeting at 5:30 PM in the Administration Building Boardroom, 2400 Willow Street. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, routine financial approvals, and informational updates with no substantive decisions or policy changes scheduled.

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District board will hold a special meeting to act on two items: a draft calendar for the 2026–2027 school year and personnel employment decisions. The board will also hold an executive closed session to discuss confidential employee matters as permitted by state law.

• 2026-2027 District Calendar Proposal (DRAFT SCHOOL CALENDAR 2026-2027)
• Employment of Personnel (Board Report-December 4, 2025)
• Executive closed session for personnel matters per NLRSD Policy 1.14(A)
• Public comment procedures revised 8.20.25 per Arkansas Code 6-13-619 and Act 902 of 2025

Board Retreat

The Board will hold a workshop to review information items. Discussions include student data reports, nutrition programs, and construction updates.

• 2026-2027 District Calendar Proposal
• ATLAS Fall Interim Data Report for Tier 3 Schools
• C.H.E.F. Challenge and Children's Health through Education and Food
• Construction updates
• ABM Proposal

Regular Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board will review a construction contract for an indoor athletic facility and discuss updates to personnel salary and maternity leave policies. The meeting also includes reports on Tier III school data and an ABM proposal.

• Contract for Clark Contractor regarding NLRHS Indoor Athletic and Activity Center
• Equipment purchase for FDA Grant
• Updates to Policy 3.01 Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule
• Updates to Policy 3.68 and 8.56 regarding Licensed and Classified Personnel Maternity Leave
• Review of Tier III Schools COBRA Stat Quarter 1 Data

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board of Directors held a special meeting to vote on personnel, grants, construction contracts, and policy updates. All eight action items were approved unanimously. The board also discussed public comment procedures and executive session rules.

• Approved employment of personnel
• Approved $2.5M High Impact Tutoring Grant
• Approved $1.2M Access Community of Practice Grant
• Approved $1.8M Ole Main Renovation Contract with CDI Contractors LLC
• Approved $225K Owner’s Representative Contract with Shields and Associates, Inc.

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board holds a workshop to review first-quarter classroom walkthrough data for Tier 3 schools, discuss wrap-around services, and examine middle school program reviews. Administrators also present budget workshops, updates to licensed personnel salary schedules, and construction progress. No formal decisions are listed; all items are informational.

• 1st Quarter Classroom Walkthrough Data for Tier 3 Schools reviewed
• Network Wrap Around Services Model Overview presented
• Middle School Program Review and Strategic Diagnostic discussed
• Budget Workshop with CFO Brian Brown
• Draft Policy 3.01 Licensed Personnel Salary Schedule update

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School Board held a special meeting to conduct student and employee hearings. The board decided on a student expulsion and modified a disciplinary recommendation for an employee.

• Expelled Student ID#670001352 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year
• Modified disciplinary action for employee Anthony Black to a written reprimand, mentor assignment, and training
• Approved the Employment of Personnel
• Approved updated Standard Rates of Pay

Regular Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board will vote on several action items including employment of personnel, disposal of 11 non-working school buses and one truck, a revised 2025-2026 district calendar, and updated standard rates of pay. The board will also receive information on third-grade retention, construction updates, and 2026 election documents.

• Vote on employment of personnel
• Disposal of 11 non-working school buses and 1 non-working truck
• Approval of revised 2025-2026 district calendar
• Approval of updated standard rates of pay
• Information on 2026 annual school millage election documents

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board will receive information-only updates on construction projects, a differentiated support model for Tier 3 schools, and fall technology including the Chromebook refresh. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Construction updates presented by Chief of Staff Colonel Scott Stanger
• Tier 3 Support Model Update from Superintendent and school principals
• Fall Technology Updates covering phones, network, and Phase II Chromebook Refresh

Special Meeting

The North Little Rock School District Board will meet to vote on personnel employment and standard pay rates for 2025-26. The board will also consider a proposal to transfer funds for employee bonuses and review revised district calendar options.

• Proposed transfer of $1,500,000 from the building fund to the operating fund for one-time FY26 employee bonuses
• Approval of 25-26 Standard Rates of Pay
• Review of 2025-2026 Proposed Revised District Calendar Options
• Community Service Learning Partner Application for Central AR Pride
• Employment of Personnel

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board approved the FY26 budget, the purchase of two full-size school buses, and several personnel actions. The board also received information on 2025 ATLAS data, a differentiated support model for Tier 3 schools, and construction updates. The meeting included routine items such as approval of minutes and consent agenda items.

• Approved FY26 Budget
• Approved purchase of two full-size school buses
• Approved Employment of Personnel
• Received 2025 ATLAS Data Overview
• Received Construction Updates

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to conduct a student expulsion hearing and an employee hearing. The board voted to expel a student for violating Policy 4.18 and to terminate the employment contract of Mr. Andre Palmer. Both decisions were made after executive closed sessions.

• Student ID# 670001524 expelled for violating Policy 4.18 (Prohibited Conduct).
• Employment contract of Mr. Andre Palmer terminated.
• Board approved employment of personnel (details in attached report).
• Meeting included executive closed sessions for pupil punishment and employee discipline.
• All votes were unanimous (6 yeas, 0 nays).

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2026 budget and a stipend proposal. The meeting will also include construction updates. No decisions will be made at this workshop; it is an information session.

• FY 26 Budget Workshop and Stipend Proposal
• Construction Updates

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board of Education met for a special meeting to vote on several administrative and personnel items. The board approved a new partnership proposal, updated governance policies, and set the superintendent's 2025 goals.

• Approval of the Academies of Central Arkansas Partnership Proposal
• Approval of the Employment of Personnel
• Approval of the 2025 performance evaluation goals for the Superintendent
• Approval of Board Governance Policy changes regarding elections, ethics, and training
• Approval of the athletic and non-athletic stipend and salary schedule

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to address student discipline and staffing. The board voted on a student expulsion and the employment of personnel.

• Expulsion of Student ID#1000009920 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year for violation of Policy 4.22 - Weapons and Dangerous Instruments
• Approval of the Employment of Personnel

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School Board will vote on personnel hires, a social media harm lawsuit, and updates on the $70 million construction plan funded by a May 2025 millage increase. The board also considers a partnership with the Academies of Central Arkansas and receives the opening-of-schools operations report.

• Approved employment of personnel (motion carried 7-0).
• Approved representation of NLRSD in social media harm litigation (motion carried 7-0).
• Voters approved a 4-mill increase in May 2025 to fund $70M in projects: new middle school, Ole Main renovation, indoor sports complex.
• Information item: Academies of Central Arkansas Consortium partnership proposal presented.
• Consent agenda approved including bank reconciliation, monthly financial reports, and facilities use requests.

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on August 7, 2025. The board voted to approve the employment of personnel as recommended by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski.

• Approval of Employment of Personnel

Board Retreat

The Board will receive information updates on middle school construction logistics and the 2025-2026 opening of schools report. The meeting includes a budget workshop and a review of proposed governing board policy changes.

• Construction logistics and operations updates for middle schools
• 2025-2026 Opening of Schools Report - Part 1
• Budget workshop
• Governing Board Policy Changes including board organization, ethics, and elections

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to vote on personnel and facility use. The board approved the employment of personnel and a facility rental request for a basketball camp.

• Approval of Employment of Personnel
• Approval of facility rental request for NSJ Enterprises, LLC (Nick Smith, Jr. Basketball Camp)

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board approved several financial and facility projects, including a large bond issuance and athletic field upgrades. The board also voted on personnel employment and a cyber grant request.

• Approved $9,935,000 in construction bonds dated July 30, 2025
• Approved $987,212.14 Sprinturf quote for NLRHS turf and track replacement
• Approved the FCC Cyber Grant RFP
• Approved employment of personnel
• Approved June 2025 bank reconciliation and monthly financial reports

Board Retreat

The Board will hold a workshop to receive information on district construction projects and financial planning. The session includes a budget workshop focusing on FY26 savings.

• Construction updates presented by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski and CFO Brian Brown
• Budget workshop regarding FY26 savings

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board approved contracts for the Taggart Architect and Nabholz general contractor for the NLRMS, Ole Main Remodel, and Indoor Athletic and Activity Center capital improvement projects. The board also approved personnel employment, a Sysco contract renewal, facility rentals, and three student expulsions. A proposed backpack policy requiring clear/mesh bags for K-5 failed, but a revised version requiring them for K-8 passed.

• Approved Taggart Architect contract for NLRMS, Ole Main Remodel, and Indoor Athletic and Activity Center CIP projects
• Approved Nabholz general contractor contract for the NLRMS project
• Approved Nabholz contract for NLRHS Construction Classroom Minimum Equipment Remodel
• Approved FY26 Sysco Contract Renewal
• Approved backpack policy requiring clear/mesh backpacks for grades K-8, regular backpacks for grades 9-12

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to review information regarding construction financing and facility contracts. The meeting includes a budget workshop and reviews of several Capital Improvement Project (CIP) contracts.

• Construction Bonds Sale #1 for $9,995,000
• CIP Architect Contract Review
• CIP Nabholz/NLRMS General Contractor Contract Review
• NLRHS Construction Classroom Minimum Equipment Classroom Remodel Contract Review
• Budget Workshop including FY26 5.1 million budget balance overview

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to address personnel and administrative records. The board voted to approve the employment of personnel and the minutes from the June 12, 2025, regular meeting.

• Approval of Employment of Personnel
• Approval of June 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board of Education decided on several financial and operational items for the 2025-2026 school year. Key actions included approving a specific site option for the middle school and authorizing a large fund transfer.

• Approved the 'Double Double' as the site option for North Little Rock Middle School
• Authorized the transfer of legal fund balances in excess of $13,200,000 from the Operating Fund to the Building Fund
• Approved the 2025-26 Student and Parent Handbook and Technology Handbook, though a motion to allow regular backpacks for grades 6-12 failed
• Approved the FY26 ESSA IDEA Assurances and GEPA statement
• Changed the 2025-2026 calendar early release day from December 3, 2025, to December 17, 2025

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to receive information on several administrative and facility items. The session includes updates on school site plans, maintenance, and academic models. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Middle School site plan options presented by Taggart Architects
• Summer 2025 maintenance and facilities overview
• E4 and Seventh Street Elementary School update
• Proposed change in early release days for the 2025-2026 calendar
• Act 503 update

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting and voted on several action items. The board approved the employment of personnel, rescheduled the June regular board meeting from June 19 to June 12 due to the Juneteenth holiday, and approved the 2025-2026 board meeting dates. The board also approved a Community Service Learning Partner application from Park Hill Baptist.

• Approved the Employment of Personnel as recommended by the Superintendent.
• Rescheduled the June 2025 Regular Board Meeting from June 19 to Thursday, June 12, 2025, because the original date falls on Juneteenth.
• Approved the 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Dates.
• Approved a Community Service Learning Partner application for Park Hill Baptist.

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board approved construction management companies for the Middle School, Ole Main, and Indoor Sports and Activity Center projects. The board also voted on personnel employment and a specific employee contract termination.

• Approved Nabholz + Doyne for Middle School construction management
• Approved CDI + Platinum for Ole Main construction management
• Approved Clark for Indoor Sports and Activity Center construction management
• Approved the Employment of Personnel
• Voted to terminate the employment contract of Ms. Mary Lee Dennis

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board will vote on personnel employment, community service learning partner applications, and a non-CDL transportation salary schedule effective July 1, 2025. They will also consider approval of high-gains bonuses for Crestwood Elementary and Center of Excellence staff, and several meeting minutes. The agenda includes information items on the 2025-2026 student handbook and new simulated school letter grade calculations.

• Approval of Employment of Personnel (motion carried unanimously)
• Approval of FY25 high-gains non-recurring salary bonus for Crestwood Elementary and Center of Excellence employees (motion carried unanimously)
• Approval of updated Non-CDL Transportation Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2025 (motion carried unanimously)
• Approval of Community Service Learning Partner applications including Young Life (motion carried unanimously)
• Information item: Draft 2025-2026 Parent Student Handbook and Technology Handbook presented

Board Retreat

The Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct student expulsion hearings and approve administrative updates. The board voted on student disciplinary actions and personnel employment and pay rates.

• Expulsion of Student ID#1000017009 for violation of Policy 4.22 (Weapons and Dangerous Instruments)
• Expulsion of Student ID#1000003542 for violation of Policy 4.43 (Bullying)
• Expulsion of Student ID#1000011051 for violation of Policy 4.43 (Bullying)
• Approval of Employment of Personnel
• Approval of Standard Rates of Pay Update - Addendum

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to review information items. The session includes presentations on a summer initiative and updates to salary schedules for non-CDL transportation staff.

• 2025 Summer Success Initiative
• Non-CDL Transportation Salary Schedule Update

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting and voted on several action items. The board approved the employment of personnel, an updated policy for licensed personnel extra compensation, a memorandum of agreement with the Arkansas Storm, community service learning partner applications, and a concrete repair project at Indian Hills Elementary School.

• Approved employment of personnel (motion carried 5-2).
• Approved updated policy 3.01.1 on licensed personnel extra compensation (motion carried 4-3).
• Approved Arkansas Storm MOA (motion carried 6-0, 1 abstention).
• Approved Community Service Learning Partner applications for NLR Chamber of Commerce and First United Methodist Church.
• Approved Indian Hills Elementary School concrete repair.

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School District Board is holding a regular meeting on April 17, 2025. The board voted to approve employment of personnel, the 2025-2026 personnel contract list, standard rates of pay, community service learning partner applications, and a districtwide camera refresh from Genesis Datacom. The board also approved the consent agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and payment of regular bills.

• Approved Employment of Personnel and 2025-2026 Personnel Contract List
• Approved changing Standard Rates of Pay to pre-ESSER rates
• Approved Camera Refresh from Genesis Datacom (districtwide security cameras)
• Approved Community Service Learning Partner applications
• Approved consent agenda including bank reconciliation, financial reports, and payment of regular bills

Board Retreat

The Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct five student expulsion hearings and one employee hearing. The board voted on whether to expel students for violating Policy 4.18 and considered a waiver for an employee.

• Expelled Student ID# 100000657 for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year
• Decided Student ID# 1000006571 would not be expelled and remain enrolled
• Expelled Student ID# 1000008709 for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year
• Expelled Student ID# 1000005151 for the remainder of 2024-2025 and the entire 2025-2026 school year
• Granted a waiver for employee Mr. Troy Anderson

Board Retreat

The North Little Rock School Board voted 4-3 to accept a central office reorganization plan that includes reductions in vacant or eliminated positions. The board also approved the employment of personnel, a Chromebook and laptop refresh, and the FY24 financial audit report. The meeting included recognition of students and staff, and reports on the energy program and credit recovery.

• Approved Central Office Administration School Network Support Reorganization Plan Proposal (Phase VI) with a 4-3 vote
• Approved IT 5 Year Refresh Part I: Chromebook and Laptop RFP
• Approved FY24 Financial Audit Report
• Approved Employment of Personnel
• Approved consent agenda including bank reconciliation and monthly financial reports

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The board will conduct a special meeting to hold an employee hearing. This process includes an executive closed session to discuss the matter before a public action is taken.

• Employee Hearing #1

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a special meeting to vote on employment of personnel and approve community service learning partner applications. The agenda also includes an executive closed session for personnel or student discipline matters, followed by public comment.

• Employment of Personnel – Superintendent recommends approval
• Community Service Learning Partner Applications – includes City Hope Church and ARAAP
• Executive Closed Session per policy 1.14(A) for employment or pupil punishment discussion

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board will receive three informational presentations at its March 6, 2025 workshop: the FY24 audit report from CFO Brian Brown and HCJ CPAs & Advisors, a 2025 technology equipment update from IT Director Randy Riddle, and 2023-2024 ATLAS growth data from Dr. Brouke Reynolds. These items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• FY24 Audit Report presented by CFO and HCJ CPAs & Advisors
• 2025 Technology Equipment update including Chromebook and laptop purchases
• 2023-2024 ATLAS Growth Data presented by Coordinator of Innovative Virtual Learning Programs

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to consider a reorganization proposal for central office administration. The Board voted to accept the Phase VI proposal and send it to the LPPC and CPPC for 10 days.

• Approval of the Central Office Administration School Network Support Reorganization Plan Proposal (Phase VI)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The Board will hold a budget workshop to review the FY25 budget balance of $5.1 million and discuss a FY26 savings plan. The workshop is an information item, meaning no final decisions will be made at this meeting.

• FY25 budget balance overview showing $5.1 million
• FY26 savings plan broken into three buckets
• Employee health insurance enrollment data for FY25
• Budget analysis questions and answers document

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board is deciding on personnel employment, a cybersecurity policy, and middle school course requests. The board also considered a reorganization plan for central office administration support, which was tabled.

• Approval of Employment of Personnel
• Approval of ADE K12 Cybersecurity Policy
• Approval of 2025-2026 Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Course Requests
• Proposed NLRMS Project Work Prior to Millage
• Tabling of the Central Office Administration School Network Support Reorganization Plan Proposal (Phase VI)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a special meeting to conduct two student expulsion hearings. The board will hear information, go into executive closed session, and then vote on each case. The superintendent recommends expulsion for one of the students.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board will hold a workshop to discuss four information items: work on the NLRMS project prior to a millage election, the ADE K-12 cybersecurity policy, 2025-2026 middle school course requests, and a budget overview. No votes are scheduled.

• NLRMS project work prior to millage
• ADE K-12 cybersecurity policy
• 2025-2026 middle school 7th and 8th grade course requests
• Budget overview with FY26 $5.1 million balance

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting and voted unanimously to approve the employment of personnel and a new superintendent's contract for Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski. The board also entered executive closed session to discuss employee matters. Public comments were accepted.

• Approved the Employment of Personnel (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved the Superintendent's Contract for Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski (motion carried unanimously)
• Held Executive Closed Session per NLRSD Policy 1.14(A) to discuss employment, appointment, promotion, demotion, disciplining, or resignation of an employee

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting on January 30, 2025, to conduct three student expulsion hearings. After executive closed sessions, the board voted unanimously to expel each student for violating Policy 4.15 Prohibited Conduct for the rest of the 2024-2025 school year. The board also held an additional executive closed session before adjourning.

• Expulsion of Student ID# 1000006933 for violating Policy 4.15, recommended by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski.
• Expulsion of Student ID# 1000002961 for violating Policy 4.15, recommended by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski.
• Expulsion of Student ID# 10000000610 for violating Policy 4.15, recommended by Superintendent Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski.
• All three expulsions were approved unanimously by the board members present.
• Board entered executive closed session per NLRSD Policy 1.14 and Arkansas Code Title 25, Chapter 19, Section 106.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School Board voted on several action items, including modifying Board Policy 1.02 on board organization and retiring Policy 1.20 on the legislative liaison. The board also approved middle and high school course requests for 2025-2026, an inclement weather calendar waiver to use banked time, and the 2024 annual board member training hours. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved modification to Board Policy 1.02 (Board Organization and Vacancies) and retirement of Policy 1.20 (Duties of the Legislative Liaison).
• Approved Inclement Weather Calendar Waiver Request for the Use of Banked Time for 2024-2025.
• Approved 2025-2026 course requests for North Little Rock Middle School, High School, and Center of Excellence.
• Approved 2024 Annual Board Member Training Hours.
• Approved consent agenda including bank reconciliation, net legal balance worksheet, and monthly financial reports.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025

The North Little Rock School District Board held a special meeting to conduct employee hearings and personnel decisions. The board voted on the termination of two specific employees and the general employment of personnel.

• Termination of the employment contract of Mr. Bobby Forney
• Termination of the employment contract of Mr. Jeceva Stewart
• Approval of the Employment of Personnel