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Little Rock board chooses 4-year terms and a seven-member council under Act 503
Summary
Following debate over turnover and community representation, the Little Rock School District board voted to set future elected board terms at four years and to reduce board size to seven members under state Act 503. The decisions will take effect with the district's reconfigured board in March 2026.
The Little Rock School District Board of Education on May 15 voted to change the terms and size of future elected boards under Act 503 (2025). After debate, the board approved two separate motions: to set future elected member terms at four years, and to set the board size at seven members effective with the reconfigured board in March 2026.
Board discussion reflected concerns about turnover, candidate recruitment and the potential for political consequences tied to redistricting. Supporters said four-year terms…
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