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Consultant outlines yearlong, people‑centered community engagement plan for LRSD
Summary
Kendra Pruitt of Solution Seekers presented a proposed yearlong “Thriving Together” community‑engagement process that would gather targeted stakeholder input to develop a viability framework for the Little Rock School District. The board discussed confidentiality, scope and procurement steps; no formal vote was taken.
Kendra Pruitt, founder of the consulting firm Solution Seekers and former chief of staff to Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr., presented a yearlong community‑engagement proposal designed to “secure the viability” of the Little Rock School District and generate community‑driven solutions to declining enrollment, competition from charters and private schools, and other structural challenges.
Pruitt told the board the initiative — tentatively titled “Thriving Together, a community blueprint for the future of LRSD” — would focus on information gathering, targeted outreach and the creation of task forces that co‑create implementable solutions. The work is intended to culminate in a “viability framework” that aligns with community priorities and is actionable, she said. “A people powered, people centered approach” is the central philosophy she described, emphasizing meaningful engagement…
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