LRSD Student Hearings - May 05 2026

The Little Rock School District held student hearings on May 5, 2026, to consider superintendent recommendations for the expulsion of several students due to serious disciplinary incidents, including physical altercations involving school resource officers and possession of weapons on school property. The board reviewed evidence such as video footage, police reports, and witness statements. After deliberations, the board voted to uphold the superintendent's recommendations to expel the students for a full calendar year, from May 6, 2026, through May 5, 2027. The board also discussed the availability of digital learning platforms as an alternative educational option for expelled students. No procurement, contracting, or budget matters were addressed during this meeting.