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Board reconsiders and approves vendor to draw seven new LRSD board zones after dispute over process
Summary
After an initial failed vote and a recess, the board reconsidered and approved CityGate GIS LLC to draw seven new board zones required by state law. Several board members raised concerns about transparency, timeline and community input.
The Little Rock School District Board of Education on June 26 approved a vendor agreement with CityGate GIS LLC to draw seven new board zones after a contentious discussion that included a failed first vote, a brief recess and a successful motion to reconsider.
The redistricting work was prompted by a new state requirement to move from nine to seven trustee zones. Procurement staff issued a request for proposals; three vendors responded and CityGate GIS LLC was the recommended vendor. Several board members said the state GIS office had recommended the…
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