NLRSD Regular Board Meeting 10/22/26

The North Little Rock School District Board held its regular meeting on October 22, 2026. The board approved the proposed budget expenditures and sample ballot for fiscal year 2028–29, confirming a total levy of 52.3 mills: 25 mills for maintenance and operations and 27.3 mills for debt service. It also approved conducting the 2027 millage election without open polling places, using a designated qualified elector—a process described as generating savings—and appointed Dr. Reddiss to cast the district’s ballot. The consent agenda was approved, including monthly financial reports, payment of regular bills, business-office items, facility-use requests, and construction updates; no specific contracts, vendors, or construction expenditures were detailed. The board requested budget follow-up information, including presentations on athletics, safety services, IT, supportive services, and instructional services. A proposal concerning a previously discussed $1.2 million allocation is expected from the LPPC, but no allocation decision was made at this meeting.

Other discussion focused on student assessment results, early-childhood education and pre-K capacity, and policy-review planning. Staff reported that the district is seeking to restore 80 pre-K seats and is examining options to address waitlists, but no related spending or purchasing action was taken. The board also discussed creating a prioritized schedule for policy reviews and received employee-group reports; CPPC members said professionalism and attendance policies would take effect next school year. No vendor selection, contract award, or bid approval was identified.