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District approves sale of former Meadowcliff Elementary property to fund Central softball field

Little Rock School District · Jul 30, 2026

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Little Rock Central High School, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a significant landmark in the history of civil rights in the United States. It was at this school where, in 1957, nine African American students, known as the Little Rock Nine, were enrolled and faced intense resistance and hostility in their fight to desegregate public schools.
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What happened

The board approved a resolution to sell the former Meadowcliff Elementary School property at 25 Sheraton Drive, with proceeds designated for a new softball field at Central High School.

Why it matters to families

This finalizes a real-estate transaction and commits sale proceeds to fund a specific facility project, continuing the district's response to earlier Title IX-related softball facility concerns.

The evidence

Minutes state: 'I move that the LRSD Board of Education approve the attached resolution to execute the sale of excess real property located at 25 Sheraton Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas.' Carried 7-0. Fiscal Impact: 'The proceeds from the sale shall be designated for the development of a softball field for Central High School.'

The source

Board Meeting - Jul 30 2026 - Minutes

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