The Little Rock School Board is set to meet today for the second time this week to discuss the resignation of Superintendent Jermall Wright. Wright resigned last Thursday, citing ongoing criticism from at least one board member and the challenges of managing the effects of COVID-19 and budgeting decisions. The board held a special meeting on Monday to address the issue, but no decisions were made. The public will have the opportunity to comment during Thursday’s meeting, and many have already expressed concerns about the board’s relationship with Wright. The agenda also includes discussions about hiring a crisis communication firm to address community concerns and implementing a training and evaluation program for the school board. The meeting will take place at the Little Rock School District Offices at 810 W. Markham St. at 5:30 p.m. Members of the public can register to speak and view the agenda online. Overall, the situation highlights the challenges and tensions within the Little Rock School District and the need for effective communication and leadership moving forward.
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