Little Rock School District Packet Summary — 2026-09-10
For its September 10, 2026 meeting, Little Rock School District highlights Field House Improvements Contract, LRSD Board of Education to Approve Option B for Softball Program, and Title IX Compliance Equity Assessment for Capital Improvements. Other significant business includes Contingency Plan for Softball Program: Option C and Posting of Head and Assistant Softball Coach Positions.
Key Takeaways
- The board will consider Field House Improvements agreement terms covering insurance, payment and risk allocation. The materials also recommend Option B as the district’s primary short-term softball plan, with Option C as a contingency if structural, operational or facility issues prevent the intended field conversion.
- The District will move forward with posting both the Head Softball Coach and Assistant Softball Coach positions, which are currently stipend-only opportunities unless a teaching position becomes available.
- Operating Fund: $11,336,819; beginning balance $14,596,629.
- The superintendent or a designated representative must submit a formal Title IX Compliance Equity Assessment for capital improvements or new construction covered by Exception #4 and for any project that modifies athletic facilities.
- The Little Rock School District is considering a contract for Field House Improvements with Nabholz. The contract outlines the terms, responsibilities, and payment conditions for the project.
Key Items
- Field House Improvements Contract
- LRSD Board of Education to Approve Option B for Softball Program
- Title IX Compliance Equity Assessment for Capital Improvements
- Contingency Plan for Softball Program: Option C
- Posting of Head and Assistant Softball Coach Positions
- Legal/policies
- Finance and Operations
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: Special Board Meeting - Sep 10 2026
Date: 2026-09-10
This summary highlights 7 source-supported agenda items most relevant to residents.
Field House Improvements Contract
The Little Rock School District is considering a contract for Field House Improvements with Nabholz. The contract outlines the terms, responsibilities, and payment conditions for the project.
Status: Proposed
LRSD Board of Education to Approve Option B for Softball Program
The LRSD Board of Education is recommended to approve Option B as the District’s primary short-term operational plan for the softball program, addressing immediate concerns and operational needs.
Status: Recommended
Title IX Compliance Equity Assessment for Capital Improvements
The superintendent or a designated representative must submit a formal Title IX Compliance Equity Assessment for capital improvements or new construction covered by Exception #4 and for any project that modifies athletic facilities.
- Responsible official: The superintendent or a designated representative
- Covered projects: Capital improvements or new construction under Exception #4 and any project modifying athletic facilities
Contingency Plan for Softball Program: Option C
The administration recommends authorizing Option C as a secondary contingency option for the upcoming school year if unforeseen issues prevent the implementation of Option B.
Status: Recommended
Posting of Head and Assistant Softball Coach Positions
The District will move forward with posting both the Head Softball Coach and Assistant Softball Coach positions, which are currently stipend-only opportunities unless a teaching position becomes available.
Legal/policies
The board will consider Field House Improvements agreement terms covering insurance, payment and risk allocation. The materials also recommend Option B as the district’s primary short-term softball plan, with Option C as a contingency if structural, operational or facility issues prevent the intended field conversion.
Finance and Operations
The district reports balances across six funds, led by $23,650,505 in the Capital Improvements Fund and $11,336,819 in the Operating Fund. The Federal Fund has the smallest reported balance at $618,469.
- Operating Fund: $11,336,819; beginning balance $14,596,629
- Dedicated Maintenance and Operations: $1,749,213; beginning balance $0
- Capital Improvements: $23,650,505; beginning balance $14,485,696
- Federal Fund: $618,469; beginning balance $1,053,277
- Activity Fund: $9,475,561; beginning balance $9,213,991
- Child Nutrition: $3,009,454; beginning balance $1,267,117
Why It Matters
- Posting these positions will provide necessary coaching support for the softball program, potentially improving the quality of the program and student-athlete experience. This occurs because the District will move forward with posting both the Head Softball Coach and Assistant Softball Coach positions, which are currently stipend-only opportunities unless a teaching position becomes available.
- What specific practices would Legal/policies change, permit, or prohibit?
- Which positions and services are affected by Posting of Head and Assistant Softball Coach Positions?
- What specific practices would Title IX Compliance Equity Assessment for Capital Improvements change, permit, or prohibit?
- What costs, term, performance expectations, and safeguards apply to Field House Improvements Contract?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- The board will consider and vote on the Field House Improvements contract with Nabholz.
- The LRSD Board of Education will vote on whether to approve Option B as the District’s primary short-term operational plan for the softball program.
- Facilities decision: Watch the project scope, cost, schedule, and effects on access or public services.
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-09-10: Special Board Meeting - Sep 10 2026; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Little Rock School District
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Little Rock, arkansas
- County: Pulaski
- Provider: diligent-community
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