Board Meeting - Aug 27 2026

The Little Rock School District Board meeting held on August 27, 2026, focused extensively on school boundary rezoning, community school updates, special education audit findings, and procurement matters. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing high school boundary options, with particular attention to the impact on neighborhoods such as River Ridge and Robinwood. After deliberation, the board approved the high school boundary map 3.5, which balances school capacities and demographics, while also passing a resolution establishing high school choice and continued enrollment provisions to provide families flexibility regardless of zoning changes. The board also received a detailed presentation on the district's special education program audit, highlighting challenges such as disproportionality in suspensions and chronic absenteeism among students with disabilities, and discussed strategies for improvement including funding, staffing, and inclusive practices. Additionally, the board addressed procurement issues related to RFP26-011 for marketing, public relations, and communications services; following the withdrawal of the initial bidder, the board authorized negotiations with the second-choice firm to secure a contract within the existing budget of $200,000. The meeting included updates on community school initiatives, emphasizing wraparound services and family engagement, and concluded with discussions on board member impartiality policies and upcoming special meetings.