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Board Brief

March 19, 2026

Board BriefMarch 19, 2026
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Reorganization of the Board Reorganization of the Board

The North Little Rock Board of Education has begun a new chapter with the installation of three newly-elected board members and two reappointed board members.


Per board policy, board members voted among themselves to elect new officers.

  • Board President: Dr. Rochelle Redus
  • Board Vice President: Mrs. Valerie McLean
  • Board Secretary: Mrs. Cindy Temple
  • Board Disbursing Officer: Mr. Henry Taylor
  • Board Parliamentarian: Ms. Crystal Barker

The Board finalized the terms of service in accordance with board policy and state requirements for staggered terms:

  • Zone 1, Ms. Crystal Barker: Term Expires March 2030
  • Zone 2, Mr. Henry Taylor: Term Expires March 2028
  • Zone 3, Dr. Rochelle Redus Term Expires March 2030
  • Zone 4, Mr. Kevin Newsome: Term Expires March 2030
  • Zone 5, Mrs. Cindy Temple: Term Expires March 2028
  • Zone 6, Mrs. Valerie McLean: Term Expires March 2028
  • Zone 7, Mrs. Victoria Scott: Term Expires March 2030
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School Leaders Provide Update School Leaders Provide Update

Leaders from Amboy, Boone Park, Glenview, and Meadow Park Elementary Schools, along with the North Little Rock Middle and High School campuses, the 6 Academy, and the Center of Excellence, updated the Board of Education on strategies to boost achievement for students in the bottom 25%.
Amboy Elem., Boone Park Elem., NLRHS, and Center of Excellence
NLRMS - Sixth Grade Campus
NLRMS - Seventh & Eighth Grade Campus
Glenview Elem.
Meadow Park Elem.
NLR 6 Academy of Ag. & Vet. Sciences

Technology Refresh Plan Technology Refresh Plan

Mr. Randy Riddle, the Administrative Director of Information Technology, shared the district's plan to update technology equipment purchases ahead of the 2026-2027 school year.
Please click here to view the presentation.

Financial Audit Report Financial Audit Report

The Board of Education approved the findings of the financial audit, conducted by HCJ CPAs and Advisors. The audit shows no findings, or a clean audit.
Please click on this link for details.

Proposed New & Revised Policies Proposed New & Revised Policies

Proposed new and revised policies are under review.


We encourage families, community members, and anyone else with policy-related questions to visit our website to find more out about how policies are created. Any policy questions can be emailed to policyquestions@nlrsd.org.

Please click on this link to view the full list of policies under review.
Click here to view our policy processes and procedures webpage.
Event Information
Special Board Meeting/Board Workshop

All meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and are held in the Boardroom in the Administration Building, located at 2400 Willow Street. They are open to the public.


Meetings will also be broadcast on our YouTube Channel: NLRSD Board Meetings.


Please click on this link to see the Board Meetings that are scheduled for the 2025-2026 school year. Special Board Meetings are planned as the need arises, and notification about those meetings will be provided within the time frame as mandated by the Arkansas Open Meetings law.

When?
Thursday, Apr 2, 2026, 05:30 PM
Where?
2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR, USA
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North Little Rock School District

Email: barnesd@nlrsd.org
Website: nlrsd.org
Location: 2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR, USA
Phone: (501) 771-8000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nlrsd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlrsd
Twitter: @nlrsd

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