After more than 43 years, the Pulaski County Special School District has been granted full unitary status, meaning it will no longer operate under federal court jurisdiction.
The ruling from U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. came Thursday morning.
“To say that we are pleased with Judge Marshall’s ruling is an understatement,” said PCSSD Superintendent Jeff Senn. “Prior to becoming PCSSD superintendent in July 2025, I served the district as a principal and teacher. I know the decades-long work the district has been doing to achieve this milestone moment. Today, I am especially proud of the work of my colleagues — Mr. Curtis Johnson, Dr. Janice Warren, and Mr. Damien Patterson, as well as the work of many others — who played key roles in helping to make unitary status for our district a reality. This achievement is a testament to their commitment and dedication. We are grateful to have achieved unitary status, and we look forward to the future of this district with renewed optimism and purpose.”…