Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jacqueline Bessette’s organization
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Kingston School Committee Meeting
The committee accepted a $70,000 donation from the Kingston Foundation for Education and a monetary gift for the library in honor of a late educator. An executive session was conducted to discuss collective bargaining, staff grievances, and administrative matters. Staff reports highlighted positive curriculum implementations, such as a new ELA program, and updates to daily school and lunch schedules. Additionally, a proposal to swap and sell refrigeration equipment between district schools was presented for approval.
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The Superintendent's Student Advisory Board met to discuss student initiatives and provide updates on student accomplishments across various academic, sports, and extracurricular fields. Key discussion topics included the mission of the student advisory board, revisions to the district's code of conduct to improve clarity and conciseness, and an update on the current financial state of the district, emphasizing proactive management. Breakout sessions allowed for engagement with school board members and external advisors to address district issues and gather student perspectives.
Nov 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Meeting
The board meeting included district celebrations, recognition of partners such as the University of Arkansas Little Rock Community Programs, Good Fellow Barber College, and Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority, and acknowledgment of donations to various schools and teams. The meeting also highlighted student achievements, including those in journalism, robotics, and sports, as well as the recognition of scholars and the celebration of students earning the Arkansas seal of biiteracy. Additionally, partnerships with organizations like the Arkansas Martin Luther King Commission and the city of Little Rock were discussed, along with donations from St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church to support elementary schools.
Oct 30, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Meeting
The board meeting included district celebrations, recognition of partnerships with various organizations such as Amazon, Lessons for Life, Evergreen Living Center, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, Arkansas Minority Health Commission, Guyer Springs Baptist Church, Nike Community Ambassadors, and Life Skills for Youth. The meeting also highlighted student achievements, including the Fulbright prek students' sock collection, the Chico Cheetah String Band's grant, Dunbar Magnet basketball team's academic success, Bailey Woods' selection as Arkansas's National Beta Club leadership representative, and the Forest Heights STEM Academy Middle School choir's accomplishment. Additionally, the Pinnacle View Skyhawk quiz bowl team's success, Little Rock Central High Creative Writing students' recognition, and the partnership between LRSD and the University of Arkansas were celebrated. The meeting also recognized JAIR counselor Mildred Calvin and Gibbs Magnet School's library media specialist Lorie Gibson, as well as LRSD career tech director Shemica McGomery and music teacher Cara Johnson. The child nutrition director Stephanie Walker Hines was also recognized for her work. The meeting also included a reminder about Bib's reading day and an invitation to Java with Jamal.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
