We would like to thank our community for their support of the millage request, which appeared on the ballot in the most recent election. Though we fell short of the votes needed, we appreciate everyone for inviting us to your neighborhood meetings and places of worship to allow us to discuss the three priorities of the district:

• Building a brand new middle school campus
• Renovating Ole Main
• Building an indoor sports complex

Mr. Brian Brown, the Chief Financial Officer, discussed the district's plan to have the request on the ballot during a special election, which will take place in May 2025. The partnership funds from the state would provide $20.8 million to the cost of the construction. However, in order to receive the funds, the district has to have the support of the community to complete the project. If not, the money will go back to the state, and it could take years to be considered again for partnership funding.

The estimated cost to build a brand new middle school is $68 million.

Please be on the lookout for more communication regarding the millage.

The North Little Rock Board of Education accepted a reorganization proposal by Dr. Gregory J. Pilewski, the Superintendent of the North Little Rock School District, to create the role of Chief of Staff. This approval of the proposal comes after the Classified Personnel Policies Committee approved the reorganized position.

This action aligns with board policy.

The proposed position is a reorganization of the currently-vacant Executive Director of Student-Centered Support Services to create the new Chief of Staff position.

The Curriculum Innovation & Design Department presented Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System (ATLAS) screener data for students in kindergarten through third grade. These assessments test students' foundational skills in literacy and math, help teachers and leaders plan lessons, and provide support students who do not meet grade level skills.

Leaders in the Special Services and Dyslexia Services departments provided an overview with the district's dyslexia screening process and how intervention for dyslexia and special education looks in our schools.

Email: communications@nlrsd.org
Website: nlrsd.org
Location: 2400 Willow Street, North Little Rock, AR, USA
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