Board Brief

District, School Letter Grades

We are thrilled to share that according to the latest ratings from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, our district letter grade has surged from an "F" to a "C"! Even better, nine of our campuses earned higher letter grades this year.

This historic jump is a testament to the incredible dedication of our administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families. Success like this truly takes a village, and we are deeply grateful for your hard work and partnership.

Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski, the Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District, provided an overview of the accountability results and what to expect going forward to ensure greater achievement going forward.

Please see the accountability results at this link.

Coates Joins Board of Education

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Robert Coates to the NLR Board of Education, who officially began his service. Mr. Coates has been appointed to represent Zone 6, which serves Crestwood Elementary and Lakewood Elementary. A proud 1991 graduate of NLRHS and the father of four NLRHS alumni, he brings deep roots and strong community connection to the board. Mr. Coates fills the current vacancy and will serve through March 2028.

Congratulations and welcome, Mr. Coates!

Budget Overview

Mr. Brian Brown, the Chief Financial Officer, provided the Board of Education with an overview of the district's proposed budget for the upcoming budget cycle.

Please click on this link to view the Budget Book.

Success Ready Update

Mrs. Jada Jones-Toney, the Career Academy Coach and Perkins Coordinator, provided an overview of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and performance in our district. CTE programs equip students with the academic, technical, and real-world skills needed to enter the workforce, secure high-demand jobs, or continue with advanced education

Please click on this link to see the presentation.

School Board Leadership

In accordance with board policy, the Board voted to address the Vice President vacancy by advancing the current officers into succession until formal board elections take place in March.

Until then, the temporary officer slate consists of Dr. Rochelle Redus, Board President; Mrs. Cindy Temple, Board Vice President; Ms. Crystal Barker, Board Secretary; Mr. Henry Taylor, Board Parliamentarian; and Mr. Kevin Newsom, Board Disbursing Officer.

Event Information

Special Board Meeting

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.

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, Oct 1, 2026, 05:30 PM

Where?

2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR, USA

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