Teacher Files Step 3 Grievance in Conway School District
A fourth-grade teacher is escalating a formal grievance against Conway Superintendent Jason Black.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Administration
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Randi House, a teacher at Theodore Jones Elementary School, has requested a Step 3 grievance meeting with Superintendent Jason Black. The request follows the superintendent's designee finding insufficient evidence regarding previous allegations involving a meeting held by Black.
Why it matters
The grievance centers on actions taken by the superintendent during a discussion regarding House’s intent to speak at a school board meeting. This escalation marks the latest development in an ongoing personnel dispute within the district.
Randi House serves as a fourth-grade instructor at Theodore Jones Elementary School. The current escalation follows a one-hour meeting held between the parties on September 23.
The players
Randi House
Randi House is a fourth-grade teacher at Theodore Jones Elementary School who has initiated a grievance process against district leadership.
Jason Black
Jason Black serves as the superintendent of the Conway school district and is the subject of the formal grievance filed by House.
The details
House filed the formal grievance after a superintendent's designee determined there was insufficient evidence to substantiate her initial complaints. She is now seeking a formal Step 3 meeting with Superintendent Jason Black to address the matter further.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Superintendent Jason Black met with Randi House for one hour.
September 28, 2026: House filed a formal grievance against the superintendent.
October 19, 2026: A designee found insufficient evidence regarding the allegations.
October 20, 2026: House requested a Step 3 grievance meeting.
Culture Shift
This dispute reflects a broader trend of educators utilizing formal administrative pathways to challenge district leadership over transparency and policy. It highlights the growing tension between classroom staff and central office administrators regarding the right to address school board meetings.
The escalation of this grievance may result in additional administrative meetings or public scrutiny regarding the district's internal labor relations. Parents and residents should monitor school board agendas for potential discussions regarding this ongoing personnel matter.
The takeaway
Staff members often utilize structured grievance processes to seek resolution when internal investigations fail to satisfy their concerns. Engaging with these formal administrative pathways is a common step for employees seeking to escalate disputes with institutional leadership.
Further reading
Learn more about local school Administration procedures and policies.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Log Cabin Democrat.
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