LRSD sets meetings to discuss ’27 funds
The Little Rock School District will host community meetings to discuss the district’s budget Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 19.
Little Rock community members, including district parents, students and staff, are encouraged to participate.
The Feb. 17 meeting will be held at the Southwest Community Center at 6401 Baseline Road. The Feb. 19 meeting will be held at the Henderson campus at 401 John Barrow Road. Both will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the two will cover the same information, according to a Little Rock School District Instagram post.
A flier from the district reads: “Your feedback is important. It helps us understand how decisions may affect students and families, and it gives District leaders and the Board of Education new ideas and options to consider before making final decisions.”
The Little Rock School District faces tight finances due to declining enrollment and seeks to cut its budget by $12 million to $15 million for the coming fiscal year.
The district began its fiscal 2027 budgeting process last December. According to a budget development timeline reviewed at the Little Rock school board’s most recent meeting, the board will be asked to take action on a plan for budget cuts just before it is reconstituted based on the results of the March election.
PCSSD to host fairs for financial literacy
The Arkansas-based Telcoe Federal Credit Union is partnering again with the Pulaski County Special School District to host ‘financial reality fairs’ at the district’s high schools.
During the events, students navigate through a series of hypothetical financial decisions to help them understand the importance of budgeting as they prepare to take on increased financial responsibilities.
Sylvan Hills High School will host its fair on Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Maumelle High School will host its fair on Feb. 20, and Robinson High School will host its fair on March 3.
Mills High School hosted its financial reality fair in mid-January. Students made choices like whether to buy or rent a place to live, what kind of car to drive and whether to adopt a pet. They also spun a “wheel of chance,” representing unexpected — and sometimes costly — life events.
