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Hall High School to become a charter school
What happened
On November 20, 2025, the board voted 5-2 to apply for Hall High School to convert into a district-run 'conversion charter' school starting in 2026-27. The change lets the school offer a smaller, non-traditional program outside normal state accreditation rules for staffing and courses, with a stated goal of cutting personnel costs.
Why it matters to families
Converting to charter status changes how Hall High is run, staffed, and what courses it can offer, which directly affects students and families zoned for that school.
The evidence
The November 20, 2025 board meeting minutes record the motion to authorize the district to apply for a district-run conversion charter for Hall High School for 2026-27, carried 5-2, with the stated goal to 'substantially decrease personnel expenditures.'
The source
November 20, 2025 board meeting minutesSee the full record for Little Rock School District.
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