Pulaski County Clerk of Court Terri Hollingsworth swore in Mrs. Cindy Temple and Mr. Henry Taylor as they begin their terms on the North Little Rock Board of Education.

Mrs. Temple, who represents Zone 5, is beginning her third term on the Board. Mr. Taylor is starting his first term and represents Zone 2.

Prior to the Board Workshop and Special Board Meeting, a reception was held to welcome Mr. Taylor to the North Little Rock Board of Education. Family, friends, and well wishers joined the celebration.

The Board of Education approved a resolution to establish a proposed projected budget for fiscal year 2026. To pursue a millage election, Arkansas law requires a non-binding proposed FY26 budget be published in the paper prior to the election. This resolution and budget will be published with board approval to meet the letter of the law.

Mr. Jacob Smith, the Executive Director of Human Resources, discussed the calendar proposals for the 2025-2026 school year. Employees from across the district had the opportunity to take a survey to select the calendar of their preference. The majority of the employees selected Calendar Option #1, which is shown below.

The proposed calendar calls for no school on October 17 and February 13 after Parent-Teacher Conferences.

The Board of Education will vote on the calendar later this month.

Dr. Traci Lightfoot, Executive Director of Elementary School Performance; Dr. LeAnn Stoll, Point of Contact for Secondary School Performance; and Ms. Kathy Hale, Coordinator of Student Data all provided information to the Board of Education regarding data regarding student discipline and attendance for the first quarter of this school year.

The first quarter spanned from August 19 through October 14.

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