NLRSD Special Board Meeting 9/10/26

The North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) Special Board Meeting held on September 10, 2026, focused exclusively on appointing a new Zone 6 board member. The meeting involved interviewing two candidates, Robert Deshaun Coates and Jay Amberg, with each candidate responding to a standardized set of six questions. Board members independently scored the candidates using a rubric, and after tallying the scores, Robert Coates was appointed to complete the unexpired term ending in March 2028. The board passed a motion to officially appoint Coates, who will be sworn in prior to the next board meeting on September 17, 2026. No procurement, contracting, or budget discussions were part of this meeting.