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Votes at a glance: LRSD board passes gym renaming, approves CEP, bond issuance and May financial report
Summary
Summary of formal actions taken at the June 26 Little Rock School District board meeting, with motions, movers, seconds and outcomes.
At its June 26 meeting the Little Rock School District Board of Education recorded the following formal actions and outcomes.
- Resolution to rename the gymnasium at Dr. Marion G. Lacy K-8 Academy the "Coach Marcus Davis Gymnasium." Moved by Director Hatter; seconded by Director Calloway. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Consent agenda (personnel changes; employment recommendations for 2025-26; purchasing report; donation of property; approval of board minutes; community service learning applications; assurances for federal programs including Title I, II, III, IV and IDEA; 2025-26 board meeting dates; board personnel policies for certified staff). Moved and seconded during consent. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- May 2025 financial report. Moved by Director Johnson; seconded by Director Bali. Outcome: approved by voice vote. Treasurer reported operating fund balance of approximately $48 million and flagged capital spending and encumbrances; federal fund balance showed outstanding receivables that staff expected to clear.
- Resolution to proceed with the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) application to the Arkansas Department of Education and USDA. Moved by Director Mason; seconded by Director Calloway. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Motion to proceed with issuance of a second-lien bond (resolution to proceed). Moved by Director Johnson; seconded by Director Adams. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Vendor agreement to retain a firm to draw seven new trustee zones (CityGate GIS LLC): after debate, an initial vote failed, the board recessed, a motion to reconsider succeeded, and the vendor agreement was ultimately approved by majority vote. Several board members recorded formal objections about transparency and process during the debate.
These items were recorded on the agenda as motions 5.x, 6.x and 7.x through 12.x. For details on each vote and supporting documents see the board packet and agenda notes.
