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Any other use requires permission from the Butler Center."],"dcterms_medium":["judicial records"],"dcterms_extent":["51 pages"],"dlg_subject_personal":null,"dcterms_subject_fast":null,"fulltext":"The transcript for this item was created using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and may contain some errors.  .... ..... IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DMSION CEV FEB 3 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORINQ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF v. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING The Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of its February, 1998 Semiannual Monitoring Report and Executive Summary. Respectfully Submitted, WINSTON BRYANT Attorney General TIMO Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007 Attorney for Arkansas Department of Education CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Timothy Gauger, certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served by first class mail on this 2nd day of February, 1998, on the following person(s) at the address(es) indicated: M. SamuelJones,m Wright, Lindsey \u0026 Jennings 2000 Boatmen's Bank Bldg. 200 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Richard Roachell Roachell \u0026 Street 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026 Clark 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026 Jones 3400 TCBY Tower 425 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Ann Brown ODM 201 E. Markham, Ste. 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 FILED U.S. DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT ARKANSAS (. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION FEB O 2 1998 JA~i~ w ~CORMACI( QlER By.~ \\d\\J.../\\~ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, Plaintiff, vs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al., Defendants, MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, et al., Intervenors, KATHERINE KNIGHT, et al., Intervenors. ORDER FEB o/ 199S OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MmllTORlNG The Pulaski County Special School District (\"PCSSD\") has filed a supplement to past and ~W'1 pending claims against the state defendants. I Although this document has been filed, this Court has not docketed this document as and will not treat this document as a pending motion. Therefore, the other parties involved in this matter need not respond. If the PCSSD wishes to put these issues regarding the state defendants before the Court, the PCSSD may file a formal motion, accompanied by a proper brief in support pursuant to Local Rule 7.2, which sets forth the precise issues the PCSSD would like for this Court to consider. . ,.).  SO ORDERED THIS ,;2-day of February 1998. ~Jr\u0026 UNITEDSTATES DISTRICJUDGE 1 Docket No. 3111. rHIS DOCUMENT ENTERED ON DOCKET SHEET IN COMPU~/~H RULE 58 A~R 79(a) FRCP 0N 6./3 _ ., BY OEP CLERK JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. ATIORNEY AT LAw 1723 BROADWAY L!TILE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETTE AUSTIN PORTER, JR. FEB 11 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING M. Samual Jones III. WRIGHT, LINDSEY \u0026 JENNINGS 200 West Capitol Avenue Suite 2200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-3699 February 9, 1998 Re: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District No. 1. et al., United States District Court No. LR-C-82-866 - Dear Sam: Please let this letter serve as confirmation to our conversation that we had last week. John wants to take the depositions of the following persons on Thursday, February 12, 1998, commencing at 10:00 a .m.: a) Bobby Lester, b) Eddie Collins, c) Billy Bowles, d) Bobby Alton, and f) Gary Miller. I have prepared notices for the following persons with times therein mentioned. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to give me a call. /apj Enclosures cc: John W. Walker Sincerely, Austin Porter Jr. Attorney at Law IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CASE NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. TO: Bobby Lester Superintendent NOTICE OF DEPOSITION Pulaski County Special School District No. I 925 East Dixon Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTER VENO RS INTER VENO RS RECElVED FEB 1 i 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITOR!!~ PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Joshua Intervenors, by and through their attorneys John W. Walker, P. A, will take the deposition of Bobby Lester, at the place and time identified below, before a Certified Court Reporter or some other officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Said deposition will be used both for discovery and/or as evidentiary purposes, to the full extent as may be allowed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence. The deposition will take place on February 12, 1998 @ 10:00 a.m. at the law offices of JOHN W. WALKER, P.A., 1723 S. Broadway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206. You are notified to appear and take part in the deposition. Respectfully submitted. John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 S. Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501-374-3758 By C.J::J {J R. Austin Porter Jr., #8145 CERTIFICATE OF SER VICE I, Austin Porter Jr., do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing pleading has been served by United States Mail on this 9tJ+- day of February, 1998 on the following persons: Mr. Christopher Heller FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026 CLARK 2000 First Commercial Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Ms. Ann Brown ODM Heritage West Building, Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Richard W. Roachell Roachell and Street First Federal Plaza 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Timothy Gauger Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Stephen W. Jones Attorney at Law 3400 TCBY Tower Building 425 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CASE NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. TO: NOTICE OF DEPOSITION Eddie Collins Director of Pupil Personnel Pulaski County Special School District No. 1 925 East Dixon Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 OrFiCE C. DESE6REG.ATIOM MONffOn.lNB PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTER VENO RS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Joshua Intervenors, by and through their attorneys John W. Walker, P. A, will take the deposition of Eddie Collins, at the place and time identified below, before a Certified Court Reporter or some other officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Said deposition will be used both for discovery and/or as evidentiary purposes, to the full extent as may be allowed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence. The deposition will take place on February 12, 1998 @ 11:30 a.m. at the law offices of JOHN W. WALKER, P.A., 1723 S. Broadway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206. You are notified to appear and take part in the deposition. Respectfully submitted, John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 S. Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501-374-3758 By: /2b-()-Jtj )?. _ Austin Porter Jr., #8'6145 CERTIFICATE OF SER VICE I, Austin Porter Jr., do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing pleading has been served by United States Mail on this ft-4-day of February, 1998 on the following persons: 1vfr. Christopher Heller FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026 CLARK 2000 First Commercial Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Ms. Ann Brown ODM Heritage West Building, Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Richard W. Roachell Roachell and Street First Federal Plaza 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Timothy Gauger Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Stephen W. Jones Attorney at Law 3400 TCBY Tower Building 425 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Austin Porter Jr., No. 86145 . ' IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CASE NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. iv!RS . LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATERINE KNIGITT, ET AL. NOTICE OF DEPOSffiON TO: Billy Bowles Pulaski County Special School District No. 1 925 East Dixon Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 RECEPftED FEB 1 1 i99S OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTER VENO RS INTERVENORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Joshua Intervenors, by and through their attorneys John W. Walker, P. A., will take the deposition of Billy Bowles, at the place and time identified below, before a Certified Court Reporter or some other officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Said deposition will be used both for discovery and/or as evidentiary purposes, to the full extent as may be allowed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence. The deposition will take place on February 12, 1998 @ 1:45 p.m. at the law offices of .JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. , 1723 S. Broadway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206. You are notified to appear and take part in the deposition. .. Respectfully submitted, John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 S. Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501-374-3758 By: ()JS ws ~ Austin Porte0r.,#86145 CERTIFICATE OF SER VICE I, Austin Porter Jr., do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing pleading has been served by United States Mail on this 7~ay of February, 1998 on the following persons: Mr. Christopher Heller FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026 CLARK 2000 First Commercial Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Ms. Ann Brown ODM Heritage West Building, Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Richard W. Roachell Roachell and Street First Federal Plaza 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l Timothy Gauger Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l Stephen W. Jones Attorney at Law 3400 TCBY Tower Building 425 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l Austin P~rter Jr., No. 86145 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CASE NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. lVfRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. NOTICE OF DEPOSITION TO: Bobby Alton Pulaski County Special School District No. 1 925 East Dixon Road - Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 FEB 1 1 1998 OFFICE Or DESEGREGATION MONITORING PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTER VENO RS INTER VENORS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Joshua Intervenors, by and through their attorneys John W Walker, P. A., will take the deposition of Bobby Alton, at the place and time identified below, before a Certified Court Reporter or some other officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Said deposition will be used both for discovery and/or as evidentiary purposes, to the full extent as may be allowed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence. The deposition will take place on February 12, 1998 @ 3:00 p.m. at the law offices of .JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. , 1723 S. Broadway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206. You are notified to appear and take part in the deposition. Respectfully submitted, John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 S. Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501-374-3758 I ~/ - 1 By: --l ,c:r/ . Austin Porter Jr.,# 6145 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Austin Porter Jr., do her~by certify that a copy of the foregoing pleading has been served by United States Mail on this 7fay of February, 1998 on the following persons: Ivfr. Christopher Heller FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026 CLARK 2000 First Commercial Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Ms. Ann Brown ODM Heritage West Building, Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 1-fr. Richard W. Roachell Roachell and Street First Federal Plaza 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Timothy Gauger Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Stephen W. Jones Attorney at Law 3400 TCBY Tower Building 425 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Austin Porter Jr., ~86145 ' ' IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CASE NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. I, ET AL. l\\1.1.RS . LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. NOTICE OF DEPOSITION TO: Gary Miller Pulaski County Special School District No. I 925 East Dixon Road - Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MO~IITORJUG PLAINTIFF DEFENDA.t'\\J\"'TS INTER VENO RS INTER VENO RS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Joshua Intervenors, by and through their attorneys John \\V. Walker. P. A., will take the deposition of Gary Miller, at the place and time identified below, before a Certified Court Reporter or some other officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Said deposition will be used both for discovery and/or as evidentiary purposes, to the full extent as may be allowed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence. The deposition will take place on February 12, 1998 @, 3:30 p.m. at the law offices of .IOHN W. WALKER, P.A., 1723 S. Broadway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72206. You are notified to appear and take part in the deposition. Respectfully ~ubmitted, John W. Walker, PA. 1723 S. Broadway Little Rock. Arkansas 72206 501-374-3758 By: --\\;:a,L--==---d----\"--+---Austin Porter Jr., # 6145 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Austin Porter Jr., do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing pleading has been served by United States Mail on this -2.._~y of February, 1998 on the following persons: Mr. Christopher Heller FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026 CLARK 2000 First Commercial Building Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l Ms. Ann Brown ODM Heritage West Building, Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Richard W. Roachell Roachell and Street First Federal Plaza 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l Timothy Gauger Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock. Arkansas 72201 Stephen W. Jones Attorney at Law 3400 TCBY Tower Building 425 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Austin Porter Jr., N'o. 86145 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, * Plaintiff, * vs. * No. LR-C-82-866 * PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL * DISTRICT NO. 1, et al., * Defendants, * * MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, et al., * Intervenors, * * KATHERINE KNIGHT, et al., * Intervenors. * QRDER FILED U.S. DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT ARKANSAS FEB 1 3 1998 RECEIVED FEB 1 7 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORlNG Before the Court is a joint motion filed by ServiceMaster Management Services, Inc. - rserviceMaster\") and the Little Rock School District (\"LRSD\"). ServiceMaster and the LRSD request that this Court dismiss without prejudice ServiceMaster as an intervening party in this proceeding. Both parties agree that ServiceMaster should now be dismissed from this proceeding because there are currently before the Court no disputes or issues regarding the arrangements between ServiceMaster and the LRSD. However, the LRSD has agreed that it shall notify general counsel's office of ServiceMaster as soon as practicable should any pleadings be filed with the Court, whether filed by the LRSD or other parties involved in this litigation, that relate to the LRSD's arrangements with ServiceMaster and that if such circumstances should arise, the LRSD will not object to a motion for leave to intervene filed by ServiceMaster. For good cause shown, this Court grants the parties' motion. ServiceMaster is hereby dismissed without prejudice as an intervening party in this case, pursuant to the conditions agreed upon by the LRSD and SeryiceMaster. SO ORDERED THIS /0--f\\.._ day of February 1998. OJ-. 7U ~~* uNITEDST ATES n1sTRIC JUDGE rHIS DOCUMENT ENTERED ON DOCKET SHEET IN GC,Mf\u003eUANCE W!::'LE 53 ANOJOR 79(a) FRCP -JN ,~//~  ev_V,....,\\ _ _ 2 discriJtlinat i on by PCSSD against African-American students, to provide that no person is discriminated against on the basis of race, color or ethnicity in the operation of PCSSD and to provide an equal educational opportunity for all students attending PCSSD schools. 2.1.1. PCSSD shall retain a desegregation and/or education expert approved by Joshua to work with PCSSD in the development of the programs, policies and procedures to be implemented in accordance with this Plan and to assist PCSSD in devising remedies to problems concerning desegregation or racial discrimination which adversely affect African-American students. The minimum term of the expert shall be for a period of time of at least two (2) years. 2. 2. PCSSD shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to improve and remediate (narrow the gap) the academic achievement of African-American students. 2. 2 .1. PCSSD shall continue to search for and implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to improve and remediate the academic achievement of Afri can American students. The PCSSD will increase scrutiny at the system level of the implementation at the school level of the designated programs, policies and procedures. Any newly implemented programs shall have clearly stated goals that can 2 be measured in terms of student achievement. The student achievement measures shall have standardized scoring procedures and be sensitive to instructional effect, -including graduation rates and participation in upper level courses, by instructional and/or curricular change. 2.2.2. PCSSD will continue to brought about work with representatives of the University of Memphis to assess and possibly to increase the use of the \"Success for All\" program and other effective programs in the PCSSD. The program is now employed in t he Bates School. 2.2 . 3. PCSSD shall assess academic programs i mplemented herein after each year in order to determine the effectiveness of the programs in improving African-American student achievement. The assessment shall utilize either control groups, or predictive measures that allow comparison to actual versus predicted effect. PCSSD shall take appropriate action i n the form of program modification or program substitution. 2. 3. PCSSD shall implement programs, policies and/or pr ocedures designed to provide that PCSSD hires, assigns, utilizes and promotes qualified African-Americans in a fair and equitable manner . 2. 3 .1. PCSSD shall maintain in place its current policies and practices relating to the recruitment of AfricanAmerican teachers which have allowed PCSSD to maintain a 3 2.6.3. Regarding the issue of an ombudsman for the PCSSD, ODM will assist the parties by undertaking a comprehensive assessment of the ombudsman concept. At the conclusion of the assessment period ODM will, in consul tat ion with the parties and before the start of the 1998-99 school year, recommend a person to fill the position of ombudsman. As a result of ODM's assessment, ODM will be able to: a. Articulate the needs which may be met by an ombudsman; b. Define the role of the ombudsman; c. Identify the relationship the with key administrators, such ombudsman as the would have Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel, the Superintendent, and the Board; d. Describe the decision-making processes in discipline matters; e. Identify the time commitments required of an ombudsman; f. Develop a comprehensive job description for an ombudsman; g. Recommend where the ombudsman will be placed; h. Recommend how the ombudsman will be paid. 2.6.4. PCSSD shall continue to work with students and their parents to assist those students who exhibit frequent misbehavior. 7 2.6.5. PCSSD shall create and maintain for each student a11 student disciplinary records . that note the reasons for punishment, the teacher and/or other staff members involved, and the school, race and sex of the student disciplined. Collection and assessment of this information allows the school principal, parents and other administrative staff, PACT and PASS, to analyze the reasons for the disciplinary action by race and sex, and to determine if particular teachers or staff members are experiencing problems that require attention. The Assistant Superintendents for Pupil Personnel and Desegregation shall analyze data, including a sample of files concerning particular instances of discipline, to determine whether District policies have been followed, and whether there are a disproportionate number of African- American students being disciplined by category (meaning male and female students). They will make written recommendations for the elimination of any disparities. 2.6.6. PCSSD shall conduct a comprehensive study of the disciplining of African-American students, particularly male students, at the secondary level. The participants (a minimum of twelve ( 12) , one-half designated by the Joshua Intervenors and one-half by PCSSD and the PACT and PASS, shall consider the causes for high rates of discipline for African-American - students and possible remedies. The panel shall, among other 8 2 .. 8. PCSSD shall continue to implement programs, policies and/or procedures during each of the next two years designed to promote and encourage parental and community involvement and support in the operation of PCSSD and the education of PCSSD students. 2.9. The PCSSD shall not intentionally implement any programs, policies and/or procedures designed to negatively effect the allocation of financial, technological and educational resources in the PCSSD. The resources referred to herein do not include salaries and similar benefits. Should Joshua bring to the attention of the PCSSD matters which constitute material misallocation of resources, the PCSSD shall address in writing those allegations within thirty (30) days. 2.10. PCSSD shall not implement any programs, policies and/or procedures designed to diminish the equitable maintenance and repair of PCSSD facilities. 2 .11. PCSSD shall continue to implement programs, policies and/or _procedures designed to eliminate racial discrimination in the provision of guidance and counseling services. 2.11.1. Guidance counselors shall work with students in an effort to provide for more equity in academic honors, awards and scholarships. The guidance counselors shall be provided in-service training by the multicultural education 10 - coordinator with the view toward providing those persons with more knowledge and information regarding historically black colleges, scholarship availability, student loans and college preparatory information which may be helpful in assisting students in considering their educational options. Special emphasis shall be placed upon identifying ways by which to assist counselors in their encouragement of students for qualifying and meeting the requirements of standardized tests such as the preliminary SAT and ACT. 2.12. PCSSD shall continue to implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to provide students in each PCSSD school a learning environment free from discrimination. 2.12.1. PCSSD shall implement an ongoing training program through the United States Department of Justice, the Arkansas Department of Education and/or the National Conference of Christians and Jews in prejudice reduction and cultural sensitivity~ 2 . 12.2. PCSSD shall implement policies and procedures for investigating the causes of racial disparities in participation in instructional programs and activities and developing remedies where appropriate. This responsibility shall be undertaken by coordination between the multicultural education coordinator and the other Instructional Division coordinators/directors . 11 PCSSD shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to provide that PCSSD substantially complies with its obligations under this Plan . 2.13.1 The PCSSD Superintendent shall be responsible for overseeing PCSSD's compliance with this Plan. SECTION 3 : STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS 3.1. Outside Students. PCSSD schools shall be open to students who reside outside Pulaski County where the acceptance of the transfer will improve the racial balance of the district as a whole and of the school to which the student wishes to transfer and subject to capacity limitations and to reasonable requirements established by PCSSD; and, 3.2 Transportation. PCSSD shall not provide transportation in the instances of (I) employee's child transfers and (ii) transfers from outside Pulaski County. SECTION 4 : SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION/CLOSING PCSSD shall have as its highest priority the construction of a school which replaces the Bates school. The initial site to be evaluated is in the proximity of 145th Street and 65/167. There shall be no new school construction or substantial expansion of existing schools which will precede this event. Moreover, the District shall not close schools which are located 12 - in pre~ominantly African-American areas absent reasons of compelling necessity (which does not include the opposition of white patrons to attending such schools). SECTION 5: RACIAL BALANCE This Plan recognizes that the desegregation of PCSSD does not require a particular racial balance at every PCSSD school or as obligating PCSSD to recruit students to obtain a particular racial balance in every PCSSD school. However, the goal of the PCSSD is to assign students, so that no school should have a racial minority enrollment which is below twenty percent (20%) of the total school enrollment except that this minimum shall not apply to Lawson and Bayo Meta. SECTION 6: HOUSING PCSSD and Joshua commit to promote housing desegregation within segregated neighborhoods. They pledge to work together and use their best efforts to dismantle, and prevent recurrence of, segregated housing patters. SECTION 6: INTERDISTRICT SCHOOLS PCSSD and LRSD shall operate Interdistrict Schools in accordance with the following: 13 6.~. PCSSD Interdistrict Schools. PCSSD shall operate Baker Elementary, Clinton Elementary, Crystal Hill Elementary and any new elementary school which may be constructed in the Chenal Valley area as Interdistrict Schools; except that Baker is not subject to the Interdistrict School racial balance goals. 6.2 LRSD Interdistrict Schools. LRSD shall operate King elementary, Romine Elementary and Washington Elementary as Interdistrict Schools; 6.3 Racial Composition. The ideal composition at interdistrict schools shall be as close to 50%-50% as possible with the majority race of the host district remaining the - majority race at the Interdistrict School; 6.4 Reserved Seats. PCSSD shall reserve at least 200 seats at Clinton Elementary and up to 399 seats at Crystal Hill Elementary for interdistrict transfer students from LRSD; 6.5 Recruitment. PCSSD and LRSD agree to implement programs at Interdistrict Schools designed to attract interdistrict transfer students and to work cooperatively to recruit interdistrict transfer students to interdistrict Schools; 6.6 Outside Students. Interdistrict Schools shall be open to students who reside outside Pulaski County where the acceptance of the transfer will assist the Interdistrict School in achieving its ideal racial composition; and, 14 6.7. Transportation. Transportation shall be provided by the PCSSD for interdistrict transfers from Pulaski County to Interdistrict Schools. SECTION 7: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. 7.1. Early Childhood Education. PCSSD shall implement an early childhood education program which includes and shall continue to include a HIPPY program in all of the elementary schools in the southeast sector of the PCSSD. PCSSD also contemplates retention of the four year-old program in the schools where they are presently being operated. PCSSD also supports the HEADSTART program which ahs been operated through the local Community Action Program. In the event that the agency does not continue HEADSTART, PCSSD commits to consider seeking funding and support to operate the program itself. 7.2. Reading/Language Arts. 7.2.1. Primary Grades. PCSSD shall implement at least the following strategies to improve the academic achievement of students in kindergarten through the third grade: a. Establish as a goal that by the completion of the third grade all students ~ill be reading independently and. show understanding of words on a page; 15 b . Focus teaching efforts on reading/language arts instruction by teaching science and social studies content through reading/language arts and mathematics experiences; c. Promote thematic instruction in the interdistrict schools and in those other schools where themes now exist; d. Identify clear objectives for student mastery of all three reading cueing systems (phonics, semantics and syntax) and of knowing-how-to-learn skills; e. Monitor the appropriateness of teaching/learning materials to achieving curricular objectives and the availability of such materials in all classrooms; f. Establish, where feasible, uninterrupted blocks of time for reading/language arts and mathematics instruction; g. Monitor student performance using appropriate assessment devices; h. Provide parents/guardians with better information about their child's academic achievement in order to help facilitate the academic development of the students; i. Provide pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade learning readiness experiences for students who come to schools without such experiences; 16 j. Train teachers to manage successful learning for all students in diverse, mainstreamed classrooms; k. Use the third and/or fourth grade as a transition year from focused reading/language arts and mathematics instruction to a more traditional school day; and, 1. Provide opportunities for students to perform and display their academic training in a public setting. 7.2.2. Intermediate Grades. PCSSD intends to implement at least the following strategies to improve the academic achievement of students in grades four through six: a. Adopt as a goal that by completion of the sixth grade all students will master and use daily higher level reading comprehension skills for learning in all subject areas, for making meaning in real life experiences and for personal growth and enjoyment; b. Promote thematic instruction; c. Establish, where feasible, uninterrupted blocks of time for reading/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies instruction; d. Monitor the appropriateness of teaching/learning materials to achieving curricular objectives and the availability of such materials in all classrooms; e. Monitor student performance using appropriate assessment devices; 17 ---- - - f. Provide parents/guardians with comprehensive information about their child's academic achievement in order to help facilitate the academic development of the students; g. Provide ongoing annual staff development for all teachers, train teachers to manage successful learning for all students in diverse, mainstreamed classroom; and h. Provide opportunities for students to perform and display their academic training in a public setting. 7.2.3. Secondary Schools. PCSSD intends to implement the following strategies to improve the academic achievement of students in grades seven through twelve: a. Adopt as a goal that upon graduation all students will read independently with comprehension in all subjects areas and be proficient in language arts, as necessary to be successful workers, citizens and life-long learners; b. Establish specific reading comprehension learning objectives for the language arts, mathematics, science and social studies curricula; c. Revise the language arts curriculum to include greater emphasis on reading for meaning and on expressing comprehension of reading through writing and speaking; d. Provide appropriate training to secondary teachers for implementation of these strategies; 18 - ----- - e. Monitor student progress and achievement using appropriate assessment devices. . 7.3. Mathematics. PCSSD shall implement the following strategies to improve mathematics instruction; 7. 3 .1. Revise the mathematics curriculum to include a smaller number of concepts at each level, the use of manipulatives and problem solving and critical thinking and train teachers on its implementation; 7.3.2. 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School District Revised Desegregation and Education Plan January 16, 1998 SBCTIOB 1: Prior Agreements and Orders. 1.1. This Revised Desegregation and Education Plan (\"Revised Plan\") shall supersede and extinguish all prior agreements and orders in Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, U.S.D.C. No. LR-C-82-866, and all consolidated cases related to the desegregation of the Little Rock School District (\"LRSD\") with the following exceptions: a. The Pulaski County School Desegregation Case Settlement Agreement as revised on September 28, Agreement\")\n1989 (\"Settlement b. The Magnet School Stipulation dated February 27, 1987\nc. Order dated September 3, 1986, pertaining to the Magnet Review Committee\nd. The M-to-M Stipulation dated August 26, 1986\nand, e. Orders of the district court and court of appeals interpreting or enforcing sections a. through d. above to the extent not inconsistent with this Revised Plan. 1. 2. This Revised Plan does not affect the Joshua Intervenors' (\"Joshua's\") right to enforce the Interdistrict Desegregation Plan with respect to the Pulaski County Special School District (\"PCSSD\") and the North Little ' Rock School District (\"NLRSD\"). 1.3. Although this Revised Plan supersedes the Interdistrict Desegregation Plan, LRSD expects to continue to work cooperatively with PCSSD and NLRSD in the areas addressed by the Interdistrict Desegregation Plan. j EXHIBIT I A SECTION 2: Obligations. 2.1. LRSD shall in good faith exercise its best efforts to comply with the Constitution, to remedy the effects of past\ndiscrimination by LRSD against African-American students, to ensure that no person is discriminated against on the basis of race, color or ethnicity in the operation of LRSD and to provide an equal educational opportunity for all students attending LRSD schools. 2.1.1. LRSD shall retain a desegregation and/or education expert approved by Joshua to work with LRSD in the development of the programs, policies and procedures to be implemented in accordance with this Revised Plan and to assist LRSD in devising remedies to problems concerning desegregation or racial discrimination which adversely affect African-American students. 2. 2. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to ensure that LRSD hires, assigns, utilizes and promotes qualified African-Americans in ' a fair and equitable manner. 2.2.1. LRSD shall maintain in place its current policies and practices relating to the recruitment of AfricanAmerican teachers which have allowed LRSD to maintain a teaching staff which is approximately one-third African-American. 2.2.2. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to increase the number of African-American media specialists, guidance counselors, early childhood teachers, primary grade teachers and secondary core subject teachers, including offering incentives for African-American teachers to obtain certification in these areas, and to assign those teachers 2 to the LRSD schools where the greatest disparity exists. 2.2.3. LRSD shall establish a uniform salary schedule for all positions within the district, including a salary range for director and associate and assistant superintendent positions, designed to provide compensation in accordance with qualifications and to minimize complaints of favoritism. 2. 2. 4. LRSD shall implement a policy for the centralized hiring and assignment of teachers by the LRSD Human Resources Department designed to provide an equitable distribution of teaching resources and to prevent nepotism and preselection by a school principal. 2. 2. 5. LRSD shall implement a policy of promotion from within which shall include procedures for notifying district employees of open positions. 2.2.6. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to ensure that the teaching staffs at all LRSD schools are substantially similar with regard to average years of experience and percentage of teachers with advanced degrees. 2.2.7. LRSD shall negotiate with the Knight Intervenors to establish a procedure for the mandatory reassignment of teachers as necessary to enable LRSD to meet its obligations under Section 2.2 of this Revised Plan. 2.3. LRSD shall implement student assignment programs, policies and/or procedures designed to ensure the desegregation of LRSD schools to the extent practicable, including but not limited to Sections 3 and 4 of this Revised Plan. 3 2. 4. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/ or procedures designed to ensure that there is no racial discrimination in the referral and placement of students in special education or in other programs designed to meet special student needs. 2. 5. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/ or procedures designed to ensure that there is no racial discrimination with regard to student discipline. 2.5.1. LRSD shall strictly adhere to the policies set forth in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook to ensure that all students are disciplined in a fair and equitable manner. 2.5.2. LRSD shall purge students' discipline records ( after the fifth grade and eighth grade of all offenses, except weapons offenses, arson and robbery, unless LRSD finds that to do so would not be in the best interest of the student. 2.5.3. LRSD shall establish the position of \"ombudsman\" the job description for which shall include the following responsibilities: ensuring that students are aware of their rights pursuant to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, acting as an advocate on behalf of students involved in the discipline process, investigating parent and student complaints of race-based mistreatment and attempting to achieve equitable solutions. 2.5.4. LRSD shall work with students and their parents to develop behavior modification plans for students who exhibit frequent misbehavior. 2. 6. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/ or procedures 4 designed to promote participation and to ensure that there are no barriers to participation by qualified African-Americans in extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, honors and enriched courses and the gifted and talented program. 2.6.1. LRSD shall implement a training program during each of the next three years designed to assist teachers and counselors in identifying and encouraging African-American students to participate in honors and enriched courses and advanced placement courses. 2.6.2. LRSD shall implement programs to assist African-American students in being successful in honors and enriched courses and advanced placement courses. 2.6.3. LRSD shall provide transportation to students otherwise eligible for transportation to school to allow those students to participate in after-school activities required for participation in an extra-curricular activity. 2 . 7. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/ or procedures designed to improve and remediate the academic achievement of African-American students, including but not limited to Section 5 of this Revised Plan. 2.7.1. LRSD shall assess the academic programs implemented pursuant to Section 2.7 after each year in order to determine the effectiveness of the academic programs in improving African-American achievement. If this assessment reveals that a program has not and likely will not improve African-American achievement, LRSD shall take _appropriate action in the form of 5 either modifying how the program is implemented or replacing the program. 2. 8. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/ or procedures during each of the next three years designed to promote and encourage parental and community involvement and support in the operation of LRSD and the education of LRSD students. 2. 9. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/ or procedures designed to ensure an equitable allocation and/or reallocation of financial, technological and educational resources to LRSD schools. 2.9.1. Within 60 days of the district court's approval of this Revised Plan, LRSD, after consultation with Joshua, will develop a process or standard for assessing the equitable allocation of resources. 2.9.2. Within 180 days of the district court's approval of this Revised Plan, LRSD shall report by school the results of its assessment of the allocation of resources. 2.10. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to ensure the equitable maintenance and repair of LRSD facilities. 2.11. LRSD shall implement programs, procedures designed ensure that there discrimination in the services. to provision of guidance policies and/or is no racial and counseling 2 .11. 1. Guidance counselors shall work with students in an effort to provide for more equity in academic honors, awards and scholarships. 6 2.12. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to ensure that every LRSD school provides its students a learning environment free from discrimination. 2. 12. 1. LRSD shall implement a training program through the United States Department of Justice, the Arkansas Department of Education and/or the National Conference of Christians and Jews in prejudice reduction and cultural sensitivity. 2.12.2. LRSD shall implement policies and procedures for investigating the cause of racial disparities in programs and activities and developing remedies where appropriate. 2.13. LRSD shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to ensure LRSD substantially complies with its obligations under this Revised Plan. 2.13.1 The LRSD Superintendent shall be responsible for overseeing LRSD's compliance with this Revised Plan in accordance Section 6. SECTION 3: Student Assignments. 3 . 1. Attendance Zones. While this Revised Plan does not require any sudden or drastic changes to the present student assignment plan, LRSD attendance zones may be redrawn in accordance with the following guidelines: 3.1.1. Satellite Zones. attendance zones where the impact LRSD may eliminate satellite would be to reduce the transportation burden on African-American students\n3. 1. 2. Neighborhood Schools. LRSD may assign students 7 to area1 elementary and junior high/middle schools based on reasonably compact and contiguous attendance zones drawn to create as many truly desegregated schools (from forty to sixty percent African-American) as reasonably practicable, except as provided in Section 3.1.3. below\n3. 1.3. Exception. Where a reasonably compact and contiguous attendance zone will result in an elementary or junior high/middle school which is less than twenty percent AfricanAmerican, LRSD reserves the right to either: a. Draw the attendance zone at less than full capacity to allow for the voluntary transfer of African-American students to the school\nor, b. Create one or more satellite attendance zones of primarily African-American students. If a satellite zone is established, it shall be of sufficient size to ensure substantial desegregation at the school. 3. 1. 4. High Schools. LRSD may assign students to area high schools based on attendance zones drawn so that the percentage of African-American students at each high school shall be within plus or minus twenty percentage points from the percentage of African-American students for high schools as a whole and so that, to the extent practicable, a stable and predictable feeder pattern exists from LRSD junior high/middle schools. 3.2. Voluntary Student Transfers. Beginning in the 1998-99 1The term \"area\" school shall refer to all LRSD schools except magnet and interdistrict schools. 8 school year, the following guidelines shall govern voluntary student transfers: 3.2.1. Desegregation Transfers. LRSD students whose race constitutes more than sixty percent of the population at their attendance zone school shall be permitted to transfer to another LRSD area school where their race constitutes less than forty percent of the student population subject to capacity limitations and to reasonable requirements established by LRSD\n3.2.2. Racial Isolation Transfer. LRSD students whose attendance zone school is a one race, African-American school (~ 90% African-American) shall be permitted to transfer to a racially balanced LRSD area school subject to capacity limitations and to reasonable requirements established by LRSD\n3.2.3. Magnet Program Transfer. LRSD students shall be permitted to transfer to another LRSD area school to participate in a designated magnet program subject to capacity limitations and to reasonable requirements established by LRSD\n3. 2. 4. Employees' .-Child Transfer. LRSD employees who reside in the LRSD may choose to have their children attend the same school or campus at which the employee works, not including Magnet schools, subject to capacity limitations and to reasonable requirements established by LRSD\n3. 2. 5. Special Circumstances Transfer. Upon a showing of a special need arising out of circumstances unique to a particular student, a student may, at the sole discretion of LRSD, be permitted to transfer to another LRSD area school subject to 9 capacity limitations and to reasonable requirements established by LRSD\n3.2.6. Outside students. LRSD schools shall be open to students who reside outside Pulaski County where the acceptance of the transfer will improve the racial balance of the district as a whole and of the school to which the student wishes to transfer and subject to capacity limitations and to reasonable requirements established by LRSD\nand, 3.2.7. Transportation. LRSD shall provide transportation to voluntary transfer students with the following ,. exceptions: (i) employee's child transfers, (ii) special circumstances transfers, and (iii) transfers from outside Pulaski County. 3.3. Magnet Programs. The designated magnet programs at this time are the following: a. Rockefeller Early Childhood Program\nb. King High Intensity Learning Program\nc. Washington Math Science Program\nd. Henderson Health Science Program\ne. Dunbar International Studies/Gifted and Talented Program\nf f. Central International Studies Program\nand, g. McClellan Business Communications Program. LRSD reserves the right to modify or discontinue designated magnet programs and to establish new magnet programs. However, LRSD agrees that during the term of this Revised Plan it will not modify 10 or discontinue a magnet program which is successful. 3.4. Middle Schools. LRSD shall establish a schedule for the orderly conversion of some or'all of its junior high schools to middle schools for grades six, seven and eight and move the ninth grade to high schools. As a part of this conversion, LRSD reserves the right to change the grade level structure at all of its schools, including magnet schools. 3.5. Ninth Grade Schools. Because of limited capacity at LRSD's high schools, it may be necessary as a part of the orderly conversion to middle schools to establish two or more schools composed entirely of ninth grade students. If so, LRSD shall assign students to the ninth grade schools based on attendance zones drawn so that the percentage of African-American students at each ninth grade school shail be within plus or minus ten percentage points from the district-wide percentage of ninth grade African-American students. 3.6. School Construction/Closing. LRSD shall construct at least two new area elementary schools, one in west Little Rock and one at the site of the former Stephens school. When the new Stephens Elementary opens, it shall receive additional funding as described in Section 5.5 of this Revised Plan and one or more of the schools identified in Section 5. 5 will be closed. When a school identified in Section 5.5 is closed, LRSD shall exercise its best efforts to find a community or educational use for the property. Otherwise, LRSD sl+a.11 not seek to close schools in African-American neighborhoods solely because of age or poor 11 maintenance except when a new school will be located in the same general area. 3.7. Modification Standard. During the term of this Revised Plan, LRSD shall not recommend modifications to attendance zones or grade level structure or the construction, enlargement or closing of a schools other than as provided in this Revised Plan unless: 3. 7 .1. such action would further the goal of desegregating LRSD or eliminating the vestiges of past discrimination to the extent practicable\nor, 3. 7. 2. The LRSD Board of Directors determines ( i) that the educational benefits expected from such action substantially outweigh any adverse effects of the proposed action, (ii) that no practical alternative to the proposed action exists which will accomplish the educational objective, and (iii) that to the extent practicable measures will be initiated to counteract any adverse affects of the proposed action. 3.8. Racial Balance. This Revised Plan recognizes that the desegregation of LRSD to the extent practicable does not require that every LRSD school be racially balanced. Accordingly, nothing in this Revised Plan shall be construed as requiring a particular racial balance at every LRSD school or as obligating LRSD to recruit students to obtain a particular racial balance in every LRSD school. 3. 9. Housing. LRSD and Joshua commit to promote housing desegregation within segregated neighborhoods. They pledge to work together and use their best efforts to dismantle, and prevent 12 recurrence of, segregated housing patterns. SBCTIOH 4: Interdistrict Schools. LRSD and PCSSD shall operate Interdistrict Schools in accordance with the following: 4.1. PCSSD Interdistrict Schools. PCSSD shall operate Baker Elementary, Clinton Elementary, Crystal Hill Elementary and any new elementary school constructed in Chenal Valley as Interdistrict Schools\n4 . 2. LRSP Interdistrict Schools. LRSD shall operate King Elementary, Romine Elementary and Washington Elementary as Interdistrict Schools\n4.3. Racial Composition. The ideal composition at interdistrict schools shall be as close to 50%-50% as possible with the majority race of the host district remaining the majority race at the Interdistrict School\n4.4. Reserved Seats. PCSSD shall reserve at least 200 seats at Clinton Elementary and up to 399 seats at Crystal Hill Elementary for interdistrict transfer students from LRSD\n4.5. Recruitment. LRSD and PCSSD agree to implement programs at Interdistrict Schools designed to attract interdistrict transfers and to work cooperatively to recruit interdistrict transfers to Interdistrict Schools\n4.6. Outside Students. Interdistrict Schools shall be open to students who reside outside Pulaski County where the acceptance of the transfer will assist the Interdistrict School in achieving its ideal racial composition\nand, 13 4. 7. Transportation. Transportation shall be provided by the home district for interdistric,t transfers from Pulaski County to Interdistrict Schools. SBC'l'IOB s: student Achievement. 5.1. Early Childhood Education. LRSD shall implement an early childhood education program which shall include a HIPPY program and a four year-old program with no less than 720 seats. LRSD contemplates that the four yearold classes will remain at their present sites or in the same general location. 5.2. Reading/Language Arts. 5.2.1. Primary Grades. LRSD shall implement at least the following strategies to improve the academic achievement of students in kindergarten through the third grade: a. Establish as a goal2 that by the completion of the third grade all students will be reading independently and show understanding of words on a page\nb. Focus teaching efforts on reading/language arts instruction by teaching science and social studies content through _ reading/language arts and mathematics experiences\nc. Promote thematic instruction\n2The identification of specific goals in this Revised Plan is not intended to create an obligation that LRSD shall have fully met the goal by the end of the plan's term. LRSD's failure to obtain any of the goals of this Revised Plan will not be considered a failure to comply with the plan if LRSD followed the strategies described in the plan and the policies, practices and procedures developed in accordance with the plan. 14 d. Identify clear objectives for student mastery of all three reading cueing systems (phonics, semantics and syntax) and of knowing-how-to-learn skills\ne. Monitor the appropriateness of teaching/learning materials to achieving curricular objectives and the availability of such materials in all classrooms\nf. Establish uninterrupted blocks of time for reading/language arts and mathematics instruction\ng. Monitor student performance using appropriate assessment devices\nh. Provide parents/guardians with better information about their child's academic achievement in order to help facilitate the academic development of the students\ni. Provide pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade learning readiness experiences for students who come to school without such experiences\nj. Train teachers to manage successful learning for all students in diverse, mainstreamed classrooms\nk. Use the third and/or fourth grade as a transition year from focused reading/language arts and mathematics instruction to a more traditional school day\nand, 1. Provide opportunities for students to perform and display their academic training in a public setting. 5. 2. 2. Intermediate Grades. LRSD intends to implement at least the following strategies to improve the academic achievement of students .in grades four through six: 15 a.. Adopt as a goal that by completion of the sixth grade all students will master and use daily higher level reading comprehension skills for learning in all subject areas, for making meaning in real life experiences and for personal growth and enjoyment\nb. Promote thematic instruction\nc. Establish uninterrupted blocks of time for reading/ language arts, mathematics, science and social studies instruction\nd. Monitor the appropriateness of teaching/learning materials to achieving curricular objectives and the availability of such materials in all classrooms\ne. Monitor student performance using appropriate assessment devices\nf. Provide parents/guardians with better information about their child's academic achievement in order to help facilitate the academic development of the students\ng. Train teachers to manage successful learning for all students in diverse, mainstreamed classroom\nand, h. Provide opportunities for students to perform and display their academic training in a public setting. 5.2.3. Secondary Schools. LRSD intends to implement the following strategies to improve the academic achievement of students in grades six3 through twelve: 3LRSD recognizes that the sixth grade was previously included as an intermediate grade. The sixth grade is also 16 a. Adopt as a goal that upon graduation all students will read independently with comprehension in all subjects areas and be proficient in language arts, as necessary to be successful workers, citizens and life-long learners\nb. Establish specific reading comprehension learning objectives for the language arts, mathematics, science and social studies curricula\nc. Revise the language arts curriculum to include greater emphasis on reading for meaning and on expressing comprehension of reading through writing and speaking\nd. Expand the use of a second Language Arts class at all secondary grade levels and establish procedures for identifying eligible students' and, where practical, assigning students to their regular Language Arts teachers\ne. Provide appropriate training to secondary teachers for implementation of these strategies\nf. Monitor student progress and achievement using appropriate assessment devices. 5.3. Mathematics. LRSD shall implement the following strategies to improve mathematics instruction: 5.3.1. Revise the mathematics curriculum to include a smaller number of concepts at each level, the use of manipulatives and problem solving and critical thinking and train teachers on its implementation\nincluded here since there will be a period of transition into middle schools. 17 5.3.2. Develop appropriate assessment devices for measuring individual student achievement and the success of the revised curriculum\n5.3.3. Provide resources for early intervention with students with mathematical pro,b lems and for training teachers on early intervention\nand, 5.3.4. Revise the mathematics curriculum to increase the number of students successfully completing Algebra I and higher level mathematics courses. 5.3.5. Adopt as a goal that all students in regular classes will complete Algebra and Geometry by the end of their eleventh grade year and that students will be proficient in mathematics by graduation. LRSD shall provide assistance to those students experiencing difficulty with Algebra and Geometry. 5.4. Computer Literacy. LRSD shall adopt as a goal that all primary grade students will be trained in the use of computers and upon graduation shall be computer literate. 5.5. Incentive Schools. LRSD shall continue to provide double funding to Franklin, Garland, Mitchell, Rightsell and Rockefeller elementary schools, in accordance with the current formula as described in August 16, 1995 report of the Office of Desegregation Monitoring (\"ODM\"). These schools shall be renamed and refocused. The plant services department shall provide the maintenance and upkeep necessary to preserve the comparable physical equality of these schools. , 18 5.6. Alternative Education. 5.6.1. LRSD shall provide alternative educational opportunities to the extent practicable for those students unable to succeed in a traditional learning environment. 5.6.2. LRSD shall implement programs, policies or procedures designed to ensure equity in the facilities, staff and resources provided for alternative education. 5.7. Parental and community Involvement. LRSD shall establish a 'parental and community relations linkage system to facilitate parental and community involvement in LRSD schools and the operation of LRSD. 5.8 Scholarships. Within one calendar year from the date of the district court's approval of this Revised Plan, LRSD shall establish or participate in a program for providing college scholarships to designated schools for LRSD students who graduate from an LRSD high school after having attended a racially identifiable elementary school. This program shall be maintained at least until graduation of the class that begins kindergarten during the 2000-01 school year. SECTION 6: LRSD Compliance Program. LRSD shall implement a desegregation compliance program which shall include the following components: 6. 1. Compliance standards and procedures reasonably capable of reducing the prospect of noncompliance\n6.2. oversight of compliance with such standards and procedures by the Superintendent\n19 6.3. Communication of compliance standards and procedures to all employees\n6. 4. Utilization of monitoring and auditing systems reasonably designed to detect noncompliance\n6.5. Utilization of a reporting system whereby employees can report noncompliance without fear of retribution\n6.6. Enforcement of compliance standards and procedures through appropriate disciplinary mechanisms, including the discipline of individuals responsible for compliance and individuals responsible for any failure to report noncompliance\nand, 6.7. After noncompliance h, .a s been detected, implementation of all reasonable steps to correct past noncompliance and to prevent further noncompliance, including modification of the compliance program as necessary to prevent and detect further similar noncompliance. SECTION 7: Plan Modification Process. Before filing with the district court a proposed modification of this Revised Plan, LRSD shall follow the procedure set forth below: 7. 1. Notice. LRSD shall submit to the other parties and to the ODM its proposed modification along with an explanation of the circumstances justifying modification and the educational and financial impact of the proposed modification. 7.2. Comment Period. Along with its notice of the proposed modification, LRSD shall establish a reasonable period of time (no 20 less than ten days) for the parties and ODM to submit comments, recommendations or suggestions related to the proposed modification. Joshua shall be entitled to receive from LRSD the information which LRSD believes supports its request for modification. 7. 3 . Recommendation and Response. After the close of the comment period, LRSD shall file with the district court and serve on the parties its recommended modification and, at LRSD's discretion, a response to comments made by the parties and ODM. 7. 4. Hearing. Absent good cause shown, no party shall be permitted to raise an issue in opposition to LRSD's recommended modification unless that issue was raised by the party during the comment period. SECTION a: Continuing Jurisdiction. 8.1. General Rule. The district court shall have continuing jurisdiction to address issues regarding compliance with and modifications of this Revised Plan during its term. Nothing in this Revised Plan shall affect the district court's jurisdiction to enforce the Settlement Agreement in the manner required by the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. s. 2. Process For Raising Compliance Issues. Before requesting the district court exercise its jurisdiction with regard to a compliance issue, the party seeking to raise the issue shall follow the procedure set forth below: 8. 2. 1. The party shall as soon as reasonably 21 practicable give the LRSD Superintendent or his designee specific written notice which includes the following: a. the paragraph(s) of this Revised Plan at issue\nb. the names of all students involved, if any\nc. the names of all LRSD agents or employees involved, if any\nd. all facts of which the party is aware relevant to the compliance issue\nand, , e. a copy all documents in party's possession relevant to the compliance issue. 8.2.2. The written notice is intended to provide LRSD with all relevant information related to the compliance issue known to the party so that LRSD can assess its compliance on the same basis the party. 8.2.3. LRSD shall conduct a reasonable investigation of the alleged noncompliance and shall provide the party a written response within a reasonable amount of time not to exceed fifteen (15) days from receipt of written notice from the party or such later time as agreed. 8.2.4. If the party is unsatisfied with LRSD's response, the party shall within fifteen (15) days of receipt of LRSD's response submit the compliance issue to ODM or the district court's designee for facilitation of an agreement between the parties. 8.2.5. If the compliance issue remains unresolved after good faith attempts at facilitation by ODM or the district 22 court's designee, the party may seek resolution of the issue before the district court. 8.2.6. Unless and until ordered to do otherwise by the district court, LRSD shall be free to implement the programs, policies and procedures the party alleges fail to comply with this Revised Plan. 8.3. Programs. Policies and/or Procedures. Compliance issues subject to enforcement in accordance with Section 8.2 shall include LRSD's implementation of the programs, policies and/or procedures developed in accordance with this Revised Plan. Before the end of the transition period, LRSD shall develop and/or identify the programs, policies and/or procedures to be implemented in accordance with this Revised Plan and provide them to Joshua. Joshua shall have a right to invoke the process described in Section 8.2 if LRSD fails to adopt programs, policies and/or procedures required by this Revised Plan\nadopts facially deficient programs, policies and/or procedures\nor, fails to implement the programs, policies and/ or procedures adopted in accordance with this Revised Plan. SECTION 9: ~- The term of this Revised Plan shall be three (3) school years beginning the 1998-99 school year and ending on the last day of classes of the 2000-01 school year. SECTION 10: Transition. The 1997-98 school year and the first semester of the 1998-99 school year shall be a transition period in preparation for 23 implementation of this Revised Plan. During this transition period, LRSD shall implement the May 1992 Desegregation Plan and Interdistrict Desegregation Plan to the extent they are consistent with this Revised Plan. Howev\u0026amp;r, there shall be no ODM monitoring or litigation concerning LRSD's implementation of the May 1992 Desegregation Plan or the Interdistrict Desegregation Plan. Rather, ODM shall monitor LRSD's preparation for implementation of this Revised Plan and act as a resource for LRSD in that process. SECTIOB 11: Unitary Status. At the conclusion of the 2000-01 school year, the district court shall enter an order releasing LRSD from court supervision and finding LRSD unitary with regard to all aspects of school operations provided that LRSD has substantially complied with its obligations set forth in this Revised Plan. 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LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 8, 1998 EIVED JAN 2 7 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, January 9, 1998, immediately following the regular agenda meeting, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness John Riggs, IV Katherine Mitchell Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Berkley ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Six members of the Board were present\nLarry Berkley was absent PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 8, 1998 - Page2 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board called immediately for an executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue. They returned from executive session and reported that no action had been taken. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Dr. Mitchell. ,,------ APPROVED: \\ J\n}.-'18' Micheal Daugherty,cretary Little Rock School District MEMORANDUM To: Board of Directors From: Dr. Les Carnine, Superintendent Date: January 22, 1998 Subject: Desegregation Update The attached information represents the desegregation update for the month of January. Little Rock School District Desegregation Update Board of Directors Meeting January 22, 1998 LRSDCOUNTS The official October 1, 1997 count which was submitted to the State Department is attached (attachment 1). This official count compares the 1996-97 with the 1997-98 count. ATTENDANCE ZONE GRID The Attendance Zone Grid will be distributed under separate cover. 1-0ct~ HIGH SCHOOLS B w 0 CENTRAL 1104 635 38 FAIR 640 168 6 HALL 597 197 29 MCCLELLAN 766 151 9 PARKVIEW 458 385 36 ALE SR. HIGH SUB TOTAL 3565 1536 118 JUNIOR HIGHS CLOVERDALE 553 70 16 DUNBAR 451 299 25 FOREST HEIGHTS 485 135 10 HENDERSON 610 116 15 MABELVALE 347 116 5 MANN 443 395 16 PULASKI HEIGHTS 462 314 9 SOUTHWEST 466 113 15 ALE JR. HIGH SUB TOTAL 3817 1558 111 ELEMENTARY BADGETT 185 32 2 BALE 266 94 15 BASELINE 241 56 5 BOOKER 313 272 18 BRADY 236 103 32 CARVER 311 274 19 CHICOT 364 127 27 CLOVERDALE 439 51 10 DODD 156 82 4 FAIR PARK 193 55 7 FOREST PARK 218 227 4 FRANKLIN 414 31 7 FULBRIGHT 265 227 8 GARLAND 254 6 17 GEYER SPRINGS 233 69 8 GIBBS 160 146 6 JEFFERSON 207 282 8 KING 332 279 11 MABELVALE 308 104 6 MCDERMOTT 277 196 16 MEADOWCLIFF 285 82 6 MITCHELL 248 12 2 OTTER CREEK 132 170 8 PULASKI HEIGHTS 245 200 9 RIGHTSELL 237 5 4 ROCKEFELLER 266 155 15 ROMINE 201 82 21 TERRY '' 231 266 18 WAKEFIELD 385 38 13' WASHINGTON I 392 272 44 WATSON I 394 80 5 WESTERN HILLS I 219 92 1, WILLIAMS I 259 226 16 WILSON i 294 57 11 WOODRUFF I 185 80 3 : : SUB TOTAL I 9345 4530 406 I I I ' I I GRAND TOTAL 1 16727 7624 635, CORRECTED COPY 10/01197 LRSD ENROLLMENT OFFICIAL OCTOBER 1, 1997 COUNT ,n n, .o~ 1 n.n1.01 1-0ct-87 TOTAL % BLK B w 1777 62% 1101 705 814 78% 612 137 823 72% 561 179 926 82% 790 121 879 52% 464 403 6 0 5219 68 3534 1545 639 86% 552 36 775 58% 442 282 630 76% 452 178 741 82% 624 83 468 74% 380 119 854 51% 446 375 785 58% 437 315 594 78% 426 65 10 0 5486 69% 3769 1453 219 84% 214 19 375 70% 265 71 302 79% 267 38 603 51% 308 261 371 63% 235 94 604 51% 312 259 518 70% 370 121 500 87% 469 30 242 64% 145 74 255 75% 188 50 449 48% 205 219 452 91% 427 24 500 53% 240 246 277 91% 253 3 310 75% 237 66 312 46% 161 133 497 41% ' 227 279 622 53%, 354 279 418 73% 299 92 489 56% 273 181 373 76%, 263 57 262: 94% 223 9 310, 42% : 151 ' 167 454 53% 254 193 246 96% 234 9. 436 61% ' 264 153: 304 66%: 206 ' 78. 515, 44% ' 235\n243 ' 436 88%1 322! 321 7081 55%1 3521 213, 479 82% 441 ) 401 312 70% 222 ' 91 ' 501  51%1 248, 214 ' 362 81% 2971 531 268 69% 201 ! 75 I I I I 14281 65% ' 9362 4166 , I I ! 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Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Gee ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Don R. Roberts, Consultant Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Six members of the Board were present\nMs. Gee was absent. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing and reviewing a revised desegregation and education plan. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 16, 1998 Page2 PRESENTATION Ms. Magness asked Chris Heller, attorney for the District, to address the Board regarding additional proposed revisions to the desegregation and education plan. Negotiations with John Walker, the attorney representing the Joshua Intervenors, have resulted in an agreement that would release the District from federal court jurisdiction by the 2000-2001 school year. Mr. Heller reported that Gus Taylor, a mediator from the U.S. Department of Justice, had facilitated negotiations. Dr. Don Roberts had also participated in the formulation of the plan. Ms. Magness introduced Dr. Roberts and invited him to comment on the proposed plan. He noted that he was pleased that negotiations had produced an agreement and stated that approval by the court would provide an opportunity for the citizens of Little Rock to focus on improving the educational system in our city. ACTION Dr. Daugherty made a motion to adopt and submit the proposed revised desegregation and education plan for court approval. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Dr. Daugherty, Ms. Magness and Mr. Berkley spoke in support of the motion. Ms. Magness also noted that Ms. Gee had sent a message of support for the plan. Board members thanked Mr. Walker for his participation in developing the revisions and for his support in the final settlement. Ms. Magness thanked the District attorneys and Dr. Roberts for leading the negotiations process and for the many hours that were spent in working out the agreement. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5: 18 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. APPROVED: d -~ ~  11 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 1998 MAR 3 199B Off ICE Of OESEGREG~1\\0N MOtU10RING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 22, 1998, in the boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Board President, Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Gee ALSO PRESENT: Les Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Mary Smith, Teacher Ex-officio Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Five members of the Board were present at roll call. Dr. Daugherty arrived at 6:30 p.m.\nMs. Gee was absent. The ex-officio teacher representative, Mary Smith from Carver Magnet Elementary School, was also present. II. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from the regular board meeting of December 18, 1997, and from a special meeting on January 8, 1998, were provided for the Board's approval. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried, 5-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 1998 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: Students from Watson Elementary School performed the \"Month-A-Rena,\" a recitation of the months of the year, set to the music of the macarena. Their teachers, Suzanne Waters, Joni York, Lydia Reed, and Kelli Collins were also present, as well as a number of parents and the school principal, Teresa Courtney. A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Carnine made a special presentation to Margaret Gremillion, who recently retired after serving the LRSD for over 20 years, first as a principal and most recently as an assistant superintendent. Barbara Anderson, representing the Principals' Roundtable, read a poem\nSadie Mitchell, representing district administrators, presented a bouquet of roses. McClellan Business Communications Magnet School and Parkview Arts and Science Magnet School were recently selected by the Arkansas Department of Education to receive the Blue Ribbon Secondary School Award of Excellence. Jodie Carter and Junious Babbs, principals of these schools, were present to receive citations from the Superintendent in recognition of their dedication and leadership. Dr. Carnine introduced Deana Keithley, who coordinates the activities of the Districtwide Biracial Committee. These committee members were recognized for their many hours of volunteer service and received a certificate of appreciation: Alexis Agginie, Jessie Benson, Sharon Cauley, Dave Cooley, Delaney Fleming, Jack Gilbert, Malinda Martin, Lou Ethel Nauden, and Mary Swift. Members who were absent will receive their certificates at a later date: Priscilla Alexander, Betty Dickson, Joe Hundley, and Jerome Ngundue. The ex-officio teacher representative to the Board for the Month of January was Mary Smith, teacher at Carver Magnet School. Dr. Carnine presented a citation of appreciation for attending this month's Board meetings. B. PARTNERSHIPS Debbie Milam recognized representatives of area businesses and schools who recently established partnerships. The following school/business partnerships were presented for the Board's approval. Arkansas Department of Education, represented by Margaret Preston, Gayle Morris and Ed Simoneaux, in partnership with Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School, represented by Ken Milton, Dixie Fair and Cheryl Carson. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 1998 Page3 United States Probation Office \u0026amp; Pretrial Services, Eastern District of Arkansas, represented by Claretha Nelson and office staff members, in partnership with Dodd Elementary School, represented by Faith Donovan and Martha Lowe ALLTEL Communications, Inc., represented by George Easley \u0026amp; Valerie Dodd in partnership with Forest Park Elementary School, represented by Virginia Ashley \u0026amp; Buenah Combs Pinnacle Bank, represented by Dabbs Cavin \u0026amp; Bob Althoff, in partnership with Forest Park Elementary School, represented by Virginia Ashley \u0026amp; Buenah Combs Senior Citizens Activities Today, represented by Marijean Voss \u0026amp; Sue Strickland, in partnership with Rightsell Elementary School, represented by Sharon Brooks, Margaret Williams \u0026amp; Barbara Fincher Mr. Riggs made a motion to accept the new partnerships. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Melissa Gulden was present but made no report. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Frank Martin made brief comments regarding the recent agreement between the district and the Joshua Intervenors on the revised desegregation and education plan. He expressed appreciation to the members of the team who negotiated the agreement, but asked the Board to move cautiously to preserve the rights of teachers and students as the District moves toward unitary status. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 1998 Page4 5. PT A Council No report. D. BOARD MEMBERS IV. Dr. Mitchell thanked members of the Martin Luther King Commission for identifying individuals in the community.to speak to students in our schools during the week of Dr. King's birthday. She had visited Fulbright and Romine to speak with students about nonviolence. Ms. Magness had attended the M. L. King Dinner and awards program on the Friday night prior to this meeting. She thanked all of the District's students and employees who had a part in making the program a success. The Parkview choir performed and their principal, Junious Babbs, was presented with an award recognizing his outstanding contributions to the community. Ms. Magness offered congratulations to Watson Elementary students who excelled in this year's stock market game. She also announced that Dr. Don Roberts was quoted in the most recent issue of the Parent Press, a national publication from Parents for Public Schools, and expressed appreciation to Diane Vibhaker for the work that organization is doing in L.R. CITIZENS COMMITTEES Little Rock Alliance for Our Public Schools Odies Wilson, President of the Alliance Board, displayed a copy of a recent Education Week publication entitled Quality Counts and remarked on the quotes included in the articles from Dr. Roberts, Dr. Carnine and Mr. Riggs. He introduced Hubert Barksdale and Paula Patterson and presented the District with a check in the amount of $23,000, representing the final payment of funds pledged for the summer of 1997 Vital Link Program. He reported that 48 businesses had participated in the program last summer and that 26 new businesses were on the waiting list to participate in the 1998 program. Sonic Drive-In/Arkansas Travelers/KATY Presentation Brian Clifton, representing Sonic Drive-In, Hap Seliga, from the Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club, and Cindy Murphy, representing KATY Channel 7, were present to announce an incentive program called the Report Card Challenge. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 1998 Page 5 Students who earn \"A's\" and \"B's\" on their report cards will be given passes to Wednesday night Traveler home games and courtesy cards for free food and beverage items at Sonic Drive-In. The Traveler mascot will visit schools to promote the activities and Channel 7 will support the efforts to improve student and teacher performance in the classroom. V. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Lois Goins, parent of a Central High School Senior, addressed the Board concerning a recent disciplinary action involving her son, Ryan. She stated that she had a meeting scheduled with Dr. Watson to have him reinstated to school and that he had missed eleven days of school at this time. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Student Calendar 1998-99 The proposed student calendar for the 1998-99 school year was presented for the Board's approval. Brady Gadberry, Director of Labor Relations for the District, reported that representatives of the three Pulaski County School Districts had met to align the calendars so that students in all three districts would attend school on a similar schedule. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the proposed calendar. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. B. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to graciously accept the donations, seconded by Mr. Berkley. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart, which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Pulaski Heights Jr. High Opti-Pro Scanner/rape Drive Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Ray Glotzbach McClellan Magnet/feachers of $200.00 Cash Entergy, Inc. Tomorrow Fair Park Elementary Panasonic Printer Harvey Luber King Magnet Elementary Emerson VCR Ark. Children's Hospital REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 1998 Page6 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Rockefeller Incentive School Sony Digital Camera Rockefeller PTA Baseline Elementary $1, 100 Cash to purchase L.R. Waste Management laminator Wilson Elementarv $991.00 Cash Wal-Mart/Asher Ave. Chicot Elementary $ 93.42 cash Wal-Mart/Baseline LRSD Athletic Dept. Misc. clothing items \u0026amp; Jay Rogers, Sportstop championship trophies C. Personnel Changes D. Financial Reports Mr. Riggs offered a combined motion to approve personnel items and financial reports as printed in the agenda. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. VI. REPORT AGENDA Desegregation Update The October 1 enrollment report was printed in the agenda as requested by Ms. Gee. Dr. Carnine commented briefly on the Board's recent approval of a revised desegregation and education plan. This plan is to be submitted for court approval within the next few weeks. Suellen Vann was asked to read the schedule for community meetings, which are to be held, to publicize the revised plan and respond to questions from the community. Budget Update Dr. Carnine reported that negotiations on the Laidlaw contract are nearing completion and that he felt they would accept all of our conditions for renewal of the contract. He is hopeful that the completed contract would be ready for the Board's approval at the February agenda meeting. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 1998 Page7 Dr. Carnine asked the Board to approve a contract extension for Dr. Roberts to continue serving the District as a desegregation consultant for three months. The Board authorized Dr. Carnine to enter into the agreement with Dr. Roberts without formal Board action. Mark Milhollen provided a briefreport of the District's current financial status and reviewed budget projections. Restructuring/Service Learning Update A written report was provided as requested by the Board. Dr. Anderson was available to respond to questions. There was no additional discussion. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY The Board convened an executive session for the purpose of reviewing student disciplinary actions on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. Linda Watson provided background information on students who had previously been suspended or expelled from the District. These students had completed their suspensions and were petitioning the Board for reinstatement.' Mr. Riggs moved to allow reinstatement to the District under strict probation for the remainder ofthis school year. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. (Dr. Mitchell did not return from break.) These students are listed in the following chart: STUDENT OFFENSE RECOMMENDATION Tanya Brown Possession of a weapon High School (TBD)* Nicholas Davis Battery/use of a weapon High School (TBD)* Michael Jackson Sale/distribution of drugs Cloverdale Jr. High *The school assignments are to be determined upon official reinstatement. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 1998 Page 8 In addition to the students who were formally petitioning for reinstatement, Dr. Watson provided information regarding Benjamin Bonds, who had been assigned to the Juvenile Justice Center. His mother was present at tonight's meeting and requested that her son be allowed to return to Mabel vale Jr. High School. He had been out of school for a full semester and had been released from the program at the Juvenile Justice Center without notification to Dr. Watson. Dr. Watson recommended placement at the Alternative Learning Center for the remainder of this school year. Mr. Riggs made a motion to reinstate Benjamin to the Alternative Learning Center. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session at 7:40 p.m. and reported that the Board had unanimously approved the Superintendent's recommendations for students who had petitioned for reinstatement. The Board adjourned at 7:41 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Strickland, seconded by Mr. Riggs. APPROVED: 2- -~ ~  q J ,~~ Micheal Daugherty,~ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING February 12, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, February 12, 1998, immediately following the regular agenda meeting, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Berkley ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 6: 15 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call. Six members of the Board were present\nLarry Berkley was absent PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of conducting student disciplinary actions. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD .MEETING January 8, 1998 Page2 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Riggs moved immediately for an executive session for the purpose of discussing student disciplinary issues. The motion was seconded by Ms. Strickland and carried unanimously. DISCIPLINARY ACTION Dr. Linda Watson presented information on students who were recommended for expulsion from the District. Ms. Strickland made a motion to uphold the superintendent's recommendation for expulsion. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. The students are listed in the table, which follows. STUDENT OFFENSE RECOMMENDATION Jermaine Ivy Use ofa Weapon Juvenile Justice Center Albert Marshall Use of a Weapon Private Education Setting Michael Westbrook Possession ofa Weapon Juvenile Justice Center Dr. Watson also presented a reinstatement petition for Christopher Perkins who had been expelled from Cloverdale Jr. High School in February 1996. He had completed the Juvenile Justice Center's Step One Program and was earning passing grades. He petitioned the Board to allow his reinstatement to a regular high school setting. The Board voted unanimously to allow Christopher to re-enroll as a student in the District on a motion by Ms. Gee, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. Dr. Watson and Dr. Carnine will consult on placement options for Christopher. ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session at 6:35 p.m. and reported that they had upheld the superintendent's recommendations for all student disciplinary actions. The meeting adjourned on a motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. APPROVED: :J.-:2 0 -f Y Micheal Dau~Secretary Little Rock School District MEMORANDUM To: ?,oard of Directors From~il{l,es Carnine, Superintendent Date: ~ 23, 1998 Subject: April Desegregation Update The attached information represents the desegregation update for the month of April. Little Rock School District Desegregation Update Board of Directors Meeting April 23, 1998 FOUR-YEAR OLD PROGRAM A total of 990 applicants have applied for the four-year old program through April 1, 1998. The Little Rock School District has seats for 720 four-year olds. Parents were notified by mail on April 17, 1998, regarding their placement in the program or on the waiting list. All unfilled seats are reserved for white/other students, with the exception of 12 seats at Badgett Elementary that are available for black students. All remaining vacant seats will be filled on a 1st come basis. PRE-REGISTRATION JAN. 26-FEB. 6 1999 4-YEAR OLD APPLICATIONS II I I I I II\" Applications Filed ASSIGNED I II I NON- I I INON- I I Name of School II Capacity1 Black BLK I Total I Black I Black I Total , II I I I I ! BADGETT II 361 6 01 61 61 01 61 BALE ii 36 23 51 28 181 81 26 ! BASELINE Ii 36 27 41 31 18 I 31 21 BRADY II 181 30 25 i 551 91 91 181 CHICOT II 36 27 131 40 181 131 31 , CLOVERDALE II 36 28 21 301 181 2 / 20 , FAIR PARK II 36 18 181 361 18, 181 36 ' FRANKLIN ii 72 ! 37 61 431 361 61 42 GARLAND II 181 24 11 251 91 11 10, GEYER SPRING 361 36 9 45 ' 18 9 27' ML KING !I 721 102 40I 1421 36 , 36 , 72 MABEL VALE II 18 201 12' 32 : 9 9 18 MITCHELL II 181 151 11 161 9 11 10 , RIGHTS ELL :' 181 231 3 261 9 3 12 ROCKEFELLER ,I 541 351 261 61 I 271 27 54 ROMINE ,, 36 , 391 15, 54 18 15 33 WASHINGTON .i 54 , 271 31 ' 57 27 27 54 WATSON I 36 36 QI 361 18 1 19 WILSON : 18 301 8 38 9 8 17 WOODRUFF I 36 181 10 28 18 10 28 CLINTON 26 26 0 26 , 26 0 26 CRYSTAL HILL 30 51 I 01 51 ' 30 , Qi 30 I I I I I I TOTAL I 7761 678 2291 9061 404 206 6101 I I I I I I Non-Black Assigned total represent some 2nd choices I I LRSD - STUDENT ASSIGNMENT LITILE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT April 28, 1998 Ann Brown, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Brown: I am enclosing minutes of the LRSD Board of Directors meetings held on February 26, March 12, and March 26, 1998. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide additional information. Enclosures Sincerely, Beverly J. Griffin Executive Assistant to the Superintendent 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 324-2000 ECE\\VED i\\PR 2 S \\998 omCEOf OE~1\\otl taQlltOill LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR.KANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 26, 1998, in the boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Board President, Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee John Riggs, IV MEMBERS ABSENT: Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland ALSO PRESENT: Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Four members of the Board were present at roll call. Dr. Daugherty arrived at 6: 17 p.m.\nDr. Mitchell and Ms. Strickland were absent. The ex-officio teacher representative, Sandra Mims from Chicot Elementary School, and the ex-officio student representative, Michael Reynolds from Hall High School, were also present. II. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from the regular board meeting of January 22, 1998, and from special meetings conducted on January 16, and February 12, were provided for the Board's approval. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the minutes as presented\nMr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried, 4-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Ms. Magness presented the Superintendent's Citations, and explained that Dr. Carnine was in Washington, DC, with Board Member Katherine Mitchell, Assistant Superintendents Sadie Mitchell and Victor Anderson, and Dennis Glasgow, Supervisor of Math \u0026amp; Science. They were participating in a \"reverse site visit\" at the National Science Foundation as a part of the process of securing the NSF Grant, which was submitted for approval in October 1997. Mr. John Blaylock, custodial supervisor in Plant Services, was recognized for going \"above and beyond\" his usual job duties in order to prepare Hall High School for the Pulaski County Volunteer Summit, which was held earlier in the month. Wanda Baskins and Jodie Carter were presented with citations in recognition of their work with the Teachers of Tomorrow program. They were recently awarded a Goals 2000 mini-grant for continuation of the program at McClellan. Certificates were also presented to the ex-officio representatives to the Board for the month of February, Sandra Mims, teacher at Chicot Elementary School, and Michael Reynolds, student at Hall High School. B. P ARTNERSIDPS Debbie Milam recognized representatives of area businesses and schools who recently established partnerships. The following school/business partnerships were presented for the Board's approval. Arkansas Sports Medicine, represented by Montye Brown, Jim Bryan, and Tim Aller, partnering with Henderson Health Science Magnet Jr. High School represented by James Washington Black Nurses Association, represented by Betty Flowers, partnering with Henderson Health Science Magnet Jr. High School represented by James Washington REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page 3 Federal Highway Administration - Arkansas Division, represented by David Blakeney and Kenneth Perret, partnering with Pulaski Heights Jr. High School, represented by Mona Briggs Luby's Cafeteria, represented by Stephanie Snellgrove, partnering with Fair Park Elementary School, represented by Dale Ann McClellan Ms. Gee made a motion to accept the new partnerships. Mr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring No report. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council Doris Williams, president of the PTA Council, announced the results of this year's PTA membership drive. Recognition awards for outstanding participation in this year's drive were awarded at the annual PTA Council luncheon on March 10. The lifetime membership award was presented to Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator\nthe Teacher of the Year award went to Carla Smith, Fulbright Elementary School\nSchool Administrator of the Year award went to Brenda James, Central High School\nand Dr. Don Roberts was awarded District Administrator of the Year. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page4 D. BOARD MEMBERS IV. Ms. Gee thanked the community for continuing to provide words of encouragement to Board members. Mr. Berkley remarked briefly on the recent meeting between the LRSD Board and the City of LR Board of Directors. He wanted the audience to be aware that the city and school district are continuing to work jointly on several projects. Ms. Magness had visited Western Hills Elementary School during their awards assembly and was wearing a Western Hills tee-shirt that had been donated by the school's partner-ineducation, Comcast Cable. Another partner, the IGA food store, had donated refreshments for students and their parents. She had also visited Brady Elementary School's awards program, sponsored by the Brady PT A. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Don Campbell asked the Board whether any progress had been made in revising district policy regarding suspended and expelled students. He had addressed the Board previously regarding the issue of allowing these students to continue to receive assignments and make up class work when they were out of school for disciplinary reasons. Paul Howell announced that the Vietnam Veterans memorial wall would be brought to Little Rock next week. He suggested it would be an opportunity for classroom educational field trips and he provided posters for display in the school buildings. Mr. Howell also asked the Board to review the disciplinary process for students on school buses. His daughter had been attacked earlier in the year on a school bus and had transferred to another school as a result. He contends that students who misbehave on the buses are not consistently disciplined. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Dunbar International Studies Magnet School- New Elective Courses The principal and staff of Dunbar International Studies Magnet School requested the Board's approval to add two elective courses to the currently International Studies curriculum at Dunbar. Administration asked the Board to approve the addition of Global Expressions and International Money for the 1998-99 school year. Dr. Daugherty moved to approve the request\nMr. Riggs seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page 5 B. Central High School - New AP Courses The Central High School faculty requested approval of three new advanced placement courses for the 1998-99 school year. The courses, AP Environmental Science, AP Language and Composition, and AP Art History would be taught by existing faculty and supported by the existing school budget. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve these changes\nMs. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. C. J. A. Fair High School The principal and staff of Fair High School presented a proposal for implementation of a \"High Schools That Work\" program for the 1998-99 school year. The proposal includ~d a budget worksheet to support an additional expense $48, 675 and the addition of a half-time program coordinator. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the request\nDr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. Parkview Arts \u0026amp; Sciences Magnet High School - Request for Prerequisites Parkview Magnet High School administration and staff prepared a proposal for implementation of minimal prerequisites for students entering Parkview for the 1998-99 school year. The request proposes that students entering the band/orchestra program have successfully completed at least one year of instruction through a band class or through private instruction. Also, students entering the science program will have completed Algebra I with a minimum grade of\"C\" or better, or be able to demonstrate competency with a 50th percentile score on the standardized achievement test. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to approve the requested prerequisites. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. E. Prevention Services Program A proposal was submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health requesting $30,000 to expand the Community Based Conflict Management Training Initiative. The Board was asked for approval to maintain this submission. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the request. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. F. Early Literacy Program An application was submitted to the Corporation for National Service for a project to increase literacy skills of low-income children and improve their ability to succeed in school. The request was in the amount of $253,000 each year for two years and would support 23 VISTA volunteers and implement a citywide early prevention initiative. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the submission of the application. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page6 In addition to the approval of the Early Literacy Grant application, Ms. Gee presented a resolution announcing Read Across America National Reading Day on March 2, 1998. The Board unanimously approved support of the resolution on a motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. G. Grants Submissions Mini grant submissions over the past month are itemized in the table, which follows. The Board was asked to approve these applications. Ms. Gee moved to approve the submissions. Mr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. SCHOOL FUNDER AMOUNT Pulaski Heights Elementary Arkansas Arts Council for Arts in Forest Park Elementary Education Projects $5,000 per school/avg. Carver MaITT1et Elementary McClellan Community School DHS, Division of Children \u0026amp; $10,000 per LRSD Pupil Services Families/Prevention Services applicant/avg. Programs H. FAST Lease The Board was asked to authorize the administration to enter into a lease with the Family Service Agency. This approval would allow the use of space in two elementary schools, Wakefield and Baseline, for the operation of a pilot program to provide community-based support for families. The FAST program (Families and Schools Together), is a prevention program aimed at reducing school failure and at-risk behaviors, such as substance abuse and violent tendencies. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the operation of this program at Wakefield and Baseline. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. I. Care Lease: Oakhurst/Adult Education Center The administration requested authorization to enter into a lease agreement with COPE for the operation of a childcare program at the Oakhurst Adult Education Center. This COPE Headstart program would be used to subsidize care for the children of Adult Education program participants. Mr. Berkley moved to authorize the administration to enter into this lease. Mr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page7 J. Goals 2000 Teachers of Tomorrow Mini-Grant The McClellan Business/Communications Magnet School Teachers of Tomorrow program received a $375.00 grant from the Goals 2000 Committee. These funds will be used to supplement activities for TOT students. The Board was asked to approve acceptance of this grant. Ms. Gee moved to approve the request, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. The motion carried 5-0. K. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Ms. Gee made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Mr. Berkley. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart, which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR LRSD Facility Services Dept. 130 Sq. yd. Industrial Quality Mary R. Hurley/Uniforms Carpet for America Chicot Elementary $ I 00.00 cash for supplies for low Loomis-Fargo income students Bale Elementary Three symphonic video cassette Bale Elem. PT A recorders DFI Computer for Early UALR Share America Childhood Classes Hall High School Indoor/Outdoor Carpet \u0026amp; Dave McCorkell/Home sprinkler equipment for use in Depot Athletic Office Otter Creek Elementary Magnavox 286 Computer/ Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Bob Dial Monitor/Keyboard/Software Mitchell Incentive Elementary Library Shelving Central Arkansas Library System LRSD Communications Dept. Satellite System/Dish/Motor/ Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Phillip Vano Feed Hom/Receiver/ Descrambler/remote controller for use with educational access channell REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page 8 DONATIONS (continued) SCHOOUDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR Brady Elementarv Venetian Blinds for cafetorium Brady PTA Rockefeller Incentive School Badge-a-Minit Button Maker Rockefeller PT A Jefferson Elementary MacIntosh Computer Dr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Holder Central High School Squat Rack/35-lb. Barbell/ 240 Mr. Fred Black lbs of weights to be used by girls' track \u0026amp; field team Marcy Multi-Station weight Mr. Jud Jones machine for use by girls' track \u0026amp; field team Pulaski Heights Elementary Liberty 4500 Sound System Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Brent Walker L. Personnel Changes The Board was asked to approve personnel changes as printed in the agenda. In addition, the Superintendent recommended the promotion of Felicia Hobbs from Assistant Principal to Principal of Gibbs Magnet Elementary School. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the personnel changes. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. M. Financial Reports/Annual Audit Report In additional to the monthly financial reports, the annual district audit was presented for the Board's approval. Mr. Don Smith, Auditor with Thomas \u0026amp; Thomas, presented a brief review ofthis year's audit report. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the audit, seconded by Ms. Gee. The motion carried unanimously. A separate motion for approval of the monthly financial statements was made by Mr. Riggs and seconded by Mr. Berkley. The motion carried unanimously. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Budget Update Mark Milhollen was available to respond to questions from the Board, but there was no additional budget information presented. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page 9 B. Technology Report Lucy Lyon prepared a written report, which was distributed to the Board prior to the meeting. Ms. Lyon provided a brief overview of the content on the report and Board members were invited to contact Ms. Lyon for additional information if necessary. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY Mr. Riggs moved to convene an executive session for the purpose of conducting a student disciplinary hearing. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Linda Watson provided the Board with background information regarding Richard Eustice, who was recommended for expulsion from the Forest Heights Jr. High School. Richard was accompanied by his parents and grandparents, and was represented by Attorney Don Trimble. The hearing was closed. Clay Fendley was present to represent the District's position that Richard should be expelled for starting a fire in an oven in a home economics laboratory. Forest Heights administrators, Principal Vernon Jones and Assistant Principal Cleo Collier, as well as the school resource officer, James Sloan, presented evidence and provided details regarding the circumstances surrounding the fire. Richard testified that he knew paper and other materials had been placed in the oven and that the oven was turned on, possibly over a weekend, as a prank. He named three other students who he stated had been involved. He admitted that he might have accidentally turned the oven \"on\" while attempting to tum it \"off.\" He also admitted that he did not notify the teacher or anyone else, and that he knew this was a hazardous and dangerous prank. After reviewing all evidence and deliberating privately, the Board voted 5-0 to modify the expulsion to a long-term suspension, with the two weeks Richard had been out of school being the length of the suspension. Mr. Riggs made the motion, which was seconded by Mr. Berkley. Richard will remain on probation for the remainder of the 1997-98 school term. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 1998 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Riggs moved to adjourn at 9:57 p.m. APPROVED: 3 ~ J (o -4 ~ APR 2 8 1998 OlflCEOF DESEGREGATION MONITOR! G LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 12, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, March 12, 1998, immediately following the regular agenda meeting, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee John Riggs, IV ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call. Four members of the Board were present\nDr. Daugherty, Ms. Gee and Mr. Riggs were absent. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of conducting student disciplinary actions and for a personnel discussion requested by the superintendent. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETfNG March 12, 1998 Page2 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Berkley moved immediately for an executive session for the purpose of discussing student disciplinary issues and for a brief personnel discussion. The motion was seconded by Dr. Mitchell and carried unanimouslv. DISCIPLINARY ACTION Dr. Linda Watson presented information regarding an expulsion recommendation from Hall High School for Kenneth Haywood. Kenneth was reported to be uncooperative with the school resource officer and security guards during a random security scan. Witnesses reported that he verbally abused the security guards, Andrew Robertson and Donald McTyer, and then ran from the building before the school resource officer arrived. Dr. Watson had upheld the school's recommendation for expulsion and attempted to refer Kenneth to the Step One Program of the Juvenile Justice Center. Kenneth refused the JJC referral and requested this hearing before the Board. The Board deliberated and voted unanimously to modify the expulsion to a long-term suspension. They accepted the hearing officer's recommendation to refer Kenneth to the JJC Step One Program for the remainder of this school year. He must petition the Board for reinstatement for the 1998-99 school year. Dr. Watson also presented an expulsion recommendation for Jeremy Shavis for possession of a firearm at Mabelvale Junior High School. Jeremy's parents accepted the expulsion without appeal to the Board. Dr. Mitchell moved to accept the expulsion recommendation\nMr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The Board went into a closed session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter at 6:50 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session at 7:35 p.m. and reported that they had upheld the superintendent's recommendations for all student disciplinary actions. No action had been taken during the personnel session. The meeting adjourned on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Dr. Mitchell. APPROVED: 4-~3 -~? Micheal Daughertycretary APR 2 8 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 26, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on March 26, 1997 in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Vice President, Larry Berkley, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Larry Berkley Michael Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Judy Magness ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER II. The Vice President, Larry Berkley, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of six Board members\nMs. Magness was absent. The teacher exofficio, Gwendolyn Cokeley from Cloverdale Elementary School, and Peter Chu, student ex-officio from McClellan High School, were also present. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular board meeting of February 26 were presented for Board approval. The minutes were approved 6-0, on a motion by Dr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. Strickland. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 26, 1998 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Carnine introduced Debbie Milam, who introduced representatives from the Little Rock Board of Realtors. Jack McCray, Nancy Dutton, and Ken Gill presented the District with a check in the amount of $5,000 to be used to support of the Vital Link program this summer. The L.R. Board of Realtors pledged their support for Vital Link and announced their intent to place sixth grade students as interns in realty offices this summer. Donterio Porter, fifth grade student at Terry Elementary, was presented with a citation in recognition of his recent selection as the winner of the United Way Thank You Poster Contest. His design will be used on Thank You posters, which will be displayed in area businesses. Members of Donterio's class also received tee shirts imprinted with his design. Jeannette Stephenson was recognized for her selection as one of 153 finalists in the 1998 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. A national search committee will interview the finalists in late April. Fifty-three students will be awarded $20,000 scholarships\n100 students will receive $4,000 scholarships. Kristianna Pittenger, teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, was recognized for her willingness to go the extra mile for her students. A parent recently wrote a letter to the superintendent detailing the special attention Ms. Pittenger gives to her students and asking that she be publicly recognized for her dedication. Although Ms. Pittenger could not be present at the meeting, she will be provided with a superintendent's citation. Roberta Kemp, teacher at Williams Magnet School, was the District's nominee for the Arkansas Teacher of the Year award. She has served the students of the Little Rock School District for over 28 years and was recognized for her outstanding instructional and leadership skills. Members and sponsors of the Pulaski Heights Jr. High School Mock Trial Team were recognized for their selection to compete at the national mock trial competition. Sam Stueart, trial team sponsor, introduced the team members and expressed his pride in the dedicated efforts these students have given to the preparation for competition. This is the second year in a row that the PHJH team has been selected for this honor. Members of the Parkview Patriots basketball team and Coach Al Flanigan were recognized for their recent victory and selection as AAAA State Champions. Coach Flanigan introduced the team members and expressed appreciation to them for making this his first state title as head coach. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 26, 1998 Page 3 The ex-officio members of the board, Gwendolyn Cokeley, teacher from Cloverdale Elementary School, and Peter Chu, student from McClellan High School, were presented with certificates of appreciation for their service on the Board for the month of March. B. PARTNERSHIPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator, presented certificates in recognition of two newly established partnerships: Frank J. Wills and Wills Thompson \u0026amp; Paschall, represented by Staci Stockburger, in partnership with Pulaski Heights Elementary School, represented by Lillie Carter and Liz Lucker Tomberlin Community Development Center, represented by Billy Rufus, Charles Nellum, Jason Crossby, Linda Washington, Joyce Thompson, Tamica Hillary and Barbara Morgan in partnership with Carver Magnet Elementary School, represented by Yana Scott and Diane Barksdale Dr. Mitchell moved to accept the new partnerships, Mr. Riggs seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES Darlene Garrett, coordinator of the City of Little Rock Neighborhood Resource Center, presented information on the renovation of the old Lee Elementary School building on West 12th Street and Pine. A number of city services will be available at this facility and it will be available to residents of the city for development of neighborhood associations and other community-based organizations. A Community Development Block grant loan will pay for the renovations. The District sold the property to the City several years ago, with the understanding that it would be used to facilitate community services. Pat Busbea and Stephanie Copes presented a report on the Reading Recovery/Early Literacy Program. District principals, Mac Huffman from Fulbright, Faith Donovan from Dodd, and Mary Menking from Williams Magnet, provided information on the success of Reading Recovery with their student populations. Celestine Piggee, assistant principal at Parkview, also remarked on the success of the Reading Recovery with her son, Billy, a third grader at Fulbright Elementary. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 26, 1998 Page4 D. 1. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIO NS Office of Desegregation Monitoring Skip Marshall, representative of ODM, congratulated the students who were recognized earlier in the meeting for their academic and athletic achievements. He emphasized that these students are an example of the good things that happen every day in the Little Rock School District. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PTA Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Riggs commented on the success of the VIPS 25th anniversary celebration. Over 700 volunteers read to students in all of the District schools on March 25. He expressed hope that all of the volunteers would return on a regular basis to read in the classrooms. Ms. Strickland reported that ten SCAT volunteers go to Rightsell Elementary School every Monday morning to tutor students. This partnership has proven to be a positive and rewarding experience for the students as well as the senior citizens. Mr. Berkley attended the FAST program dinner meeting last week, which involved students and parents from Baseline and Wakefield Elementary Schools. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 26, 1998 Page 5 IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Howard Gordon, Minister of First Presbyterian Church, was present to follow up on previous presentations by Don Campbell. They are eager for the Board to review and revise the District's policy on make-up work and grading practices for students who are suspended and/or expelled from school. V. ACTION AGENDA (Mrs. Gee left the meeting at 7:00 and was not present during the action portion of the agenda.) A. Middle School Program Mission Statement The middle school program mission statement was printed in the agenda for the Board's review and approval. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the mission statement. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. B. Community Learning Centers An application was submitted to the U.S. Department of Education to establish community learning centers in LRSD facilities. The proposal requested $380,401 for the first year of a three-year program to enhance activities at McClellan High School and Cloverdale Jr. High School. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the submission\nDr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. C. McClellan High School: Request for AP Courses McClellan High School administration and staff submitted a request for the Board's approval of AP Art History, AP Psychology, AP Government and Politics, AP Comparative Government and Politics, and Pre-AP World History. These courses were developed using the curriculum established by The College Board. Ms. Strickland moved to approve the request\nMr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. D. Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Grant Program The Early Childhood Department requested approval to submit an application to the Arkansas Department of Human Services for continuous funding of early childhood programs. The Arkansas Better Chance ( ABC) Program Act 212 of 1991, provides funding to assist in the identification and education of educationally deprived children, aged three to five years old. Approval of the proposal would provide $233,992 for these programs. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the submission\nMs. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 26, 1998 Page6 E. Arkansas Children's Hospital Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Project The Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute requested collaboration in an adolescent tobacco prevention and cessation research project. The project is to be funded through a grant from the National Cancer Institute. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the District's cooperation and participation in this project. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. F. Resolution: City of Little Rock \"Pick Up Little Rock Schools Day\" Mrs. Strickland read a resolution in support of the City of Little Rock Litter Task Force project naming Saturday, April 4, 1998 as \"Pick Up Little Rock Schools Day.\" Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. The motion carried unanimously. G. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to graciously accept the donations, seconded by Ms. Strickland. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOLJDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Hall High School Gateway 486 Computer/ The Pension Center, Monitor/Gateway 386 Inc. Tower System/Monitor/ Quill/Evex Desktop Computer/Monitor Apple-MacIntosh Computer/ Mr. Scott Lawrence 2 printers Metropolitan Leaming Stackable Washer/Dryer Ms. Carolyn Brewer Opportunity Child Care Center Unit Romine Elementary GBC Ultima GS Laminator/ Romine PTA Laminator Cart/4 Zenith VCR's w/brackets Washington Magnet $150 cash for Young Ruebel Funeral Home Elementary Astronaut Program $135 cash for Young Roller Funeral Home Astronaut Proirram REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 26, 1998 Page7 E. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda, including assignment of elementary summer school principals. Secondary principals have been interviewed and will be presented for approval at the April meeting. In addition, Dr. Carnine presented his recommendations for administrative personnel assignments. Victor Anderson was recommended for a promotion to Associate Superintendent for Support Services\nJunious Babbs was recommended for the Associate Superintendent for Desegregation\nBonnie Lesley will be employed as the Associate Superintendent for Instruction\nand Katherine R. Lease will be employed as the Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation. In addition, not presented as an agenda item, but presented orally by the Superintendent, Sadie Mitchell will be promoted to Associate Superintendent for School Campus Services. Mr. Riggs moved to approve all personn_el recommendations. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion. Dr. Daugherty commented that he was hopeful the transition period would not create unnecessary problems within the District and asked staff to support the people who had been named in these leadership positions. Dr. Mitchell expressed concern about some of the appointments and stated that she could not support the recommendations with a clear conscience. The motion carried, 4 -1, with Dr. Mitchell abstaining. J. Financial Reports The financial reports were printed in the agenda for the Board's review. There was no additional discussion and the reports were approved unanimouslv, on a motion by Ms. Strickland, seconded by Mr. Riggs. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Desegregation Update Dr. Carnine reported that he was in contact with the District's attorneys and that they were hoping a final determination from Judge Wright would be made within a few weeks. There was no additional discussion. The student assignment office desegregation update was printed as a part of the agenda. There were no questions from the Board. B. Budget Update Mr. Milhollen was present, but did not present a budget report. A budget work session will be held on April 20. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 26, 1998 Page 8 VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, Mr. Riggs moved for adjournment at 7:45 p.m. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: ~-J.3-18' J~~~_, 1 - ~~ RECEIVED - JUN 4 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 23, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 23, 1998, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Michael Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of six Board members\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 6: 15 p.m. The teacher exofficio, Brenda Fleming, from Dodd Elementary School, and Richard Bruno, student exofficio from Parkview Magnet High School, were also present. II. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from a special meeting on March 12, 1998, and from the regular board meeting of March 26, 1998, were presented for:Lloard approval. The minutes were approved 6-0, on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Mr. Riggs. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 23, 1998 Page2 ill. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Carnine introduced Debbie Milam and asked her to recognize VIPS Board members and staff who were in attendance. VIPS Board Chairman, Theodosia Cooper, commented on the celebration of VIPS 25th year, and reported on the dollar value of volunteer hours in the schools. The Board and the public were invited to attend the .VIPS ''Night for the Stars\" on Tuesday, April 28, 1998. Dr. Carnine introduced Rosie Williams, Beth Munson, Susana Smith and Joann Stark, who were recently honored by the Pulaski Heights Lion's Club as outstanding teachers in the LRSD. Their principals nominated these teachers for the annual award. The MathCounts team from Dunbar Magnet Junior High School was recognized for reaching the statewide MathCounts competition for the eighth year in a row. Lenora Murray, team coach, introduced the team members, and congratulated the students for their hard work and dedication, The team placed first in the region and fourth in the state competitions. Linda Brown, principal of Dunbar Magnet Junior High School, was recognized for her leadership of that school. It was announced that Dunbar was recently selected as a Magnet School of Merit by the Magnet Schools of America program, which honors the top one percent of magnet schools in the nation. Katherine Mitchell and Micheal Daugherty were presented certificates from the Arkansas School Boards Association recognizing their completion of fifteen hours of additional board member training. The ex-officio members of the board, Brenda Fleming, teacher from Dodd Elementary School, and Richard Bruno, student from Parkview Magnet High School, were presented with certificates of appreciation for their service on the Board for the month of April. B. PARTNERSHIPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator, presented certificates in recognition of newly established business/school partnerships: Darwin Buehler, representing Allegra Print Imaging, in partnership with McDermott Elementary School, represented by Mike Oliver, Andy Carpenter and Susie James REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 23, 1998 Page3 Cantrell Gallery, partnering with McDermott Elementary School, represented by Mike Oliver, Andy Carpenter and Susie James Crocus Flowers \u0026amp; Gifts, partnering with McDermott Elementary School, represented by Mike Oliver, Andy Carpenter and Susie James Little Caesar's Pizza, partnering with McDermott Elementary School, represented by Mike Oliver, Andy Carpenter and Susie James LaQuinta Inn - Otter Creek, partnering with Otter Creek Elementary School, represented by Carolyn Teeter and Janis Tucker Philander Smith College, Education Department, represented by Dr. Mao and Dr. Thomas, partnering with the LRSD Staff Development Department, represented by Marion Wood and Sue Walls Arkansas Secretary of State's Office, represented by Renie Rule, partnering with the LRSD Staff Development Department, represented by Marion Wood and Sue Walls Mr. Riggs moved to accept the new partnerships, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Office of Desegregation Monitoring Melissa Gulden commented on the court's approval of the revised desegregation and education plan and reported that the ODM staff stands ready to assist the LRSD in any way. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 23, 1998 Page4 5. PTA Council Essie Middleton announced that the 74th annual PTA convention would be held this weekend at the North Little Rock Hilton. She invited the Superintendent and Board members to attend. E. BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Mitchell commended Shirley Lewis and JoEvelyn Elston for opening the Child Development Center at Metropolitan Vocational Technical School. She also congratulated Marian Shead-Jackson and the 1-IlPPY staff for opening the new lending library for HIPPY participants. Ms. Magness made brief comments regarding the recent approval of the revised desegregation and education plan. She also thanked Dunbar Magnet students who had provided cold drinks to Board members prior to the meeting. Richard Bruno, ex officio member of the Board, announced the Parkview student production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Performances will be held Friday and Saturday nights, and the public is invited to attend. IV. CITIZENS COMMITTEES V. Mayor Jim Dailey was present to introduce the STEM (Savings Through Energy Management) project participants, who were required to make a presentation to the Board as a part of the project's grant requirements. STEM is a partnership between the city, the state, the school district, and the U.S. Department of Energy. Mayor Dailey introduced other individuals who were actively involved in this project: Wendell Jones, of the City of Little Rock, Kirk Bond, with Rebuild America in Kansas City, and a number of Central High School students and staff members. The students' presentation was based on research conducted over the past few months. Energy usage was assessed, problem areas were identified and dollar-amount savings possibilities were calculated. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Don Campbell asked the Board to continue to review the current Board policy which prevents students from making up class assignments or receiving credit for their work while they are suspended or expelled from school. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 23, 1998 Page5 V. ACTION AGENDA (Ms. Magness left the meeting at 7: 15\nVice-President Berkley conducted the action portion of the agenda.) A. Service Leaming Guidelines The Board was asked to approve additional service learning sites provided by the Arkansas Department of Education under Act 648 of 1993. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the sites for LRSD student service learning participation. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. B. School Lunch Price Increase The District's food service department requested approval for a price increase for lunch meals. The last increase was implemented during the 1982-83 school year. Breakfast meal prices would remain the same. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the increase. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. C. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to graciously accept the donations, seconded by Ms. Strickland. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOLJDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Central High School Basketball 55 pairs ofbasketball shoes, Karen Kalish, team \u0026amp; LRSD Athletic Dept. 22 warm-up suits, 20 Basketball Promotions equipment bags of Adidas America MeadowcliffElementary 11 Compaq Desk Pro Alltel Communications Computer Systems Chicot Elementarv School Sign Chicot PTA Mabelvale Elementary Ultima 65 Laminator Mabelvale PTA REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 23, 1998 Page6 VI. E. Personnel Changes The Board was asked to approve personnel changes as printed in the agenda. Secondary summer school principal assignments were also included for action. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve all personnel items. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. J. Financial Reports The financial reports were printed in the agenda for the Board's review. There was no additional discussion and the reports were approved unanimously, on a motion by Dr. Daugherty, and seconded by Ms. Gee. K. Campus Clean-up After requesting a suspension of the rules to consider an item not previously included on the meeting agenda, Ms. Strickland provided a written summary report of the campus clean up held in cooperation with the City of Little Rock on Saturday, April 4, 1998. Ms. Strickland made a motion to direct the superintendent to send a letter to all district schools explaining the joint effort to remove all trash, litter and debris from the LRSD campuses. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. REPORT AGENDA A. McClellan EAST Program Mr. Berkley provided a brief oral report in conjunction with the written proposal for an Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST) lab at McClellan Community High School. This program would provide technology instruction to students for one period each day, and would enhance critical thinking skills, responsibility, accountability and personal initiative. B. Desegregation Update Dr. Carnine commented on the recent approval of the consent decree. He reported that he would be meeting with the parties and with district employees over the next 10 days to review the requirements written in the plan. Core Content Standards Presentation At Dr. Carnine's request, a report on Core Curriculum Standards was presented as a part of the Desegregation Update. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 23, 1998 Page? Members of the Standards Committee, Gene Williams, teacher at Carver Magnet, Laura Beth Arnold, from Pulaski Heights Elementary, Cassandra Harding, from Booker Magnet, and Nettie Epps, from King Elementary Magnet, presented a brief review of the proposed K - 6 core content standards. Board members were provided a copy of the proposal for language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. Dr. Carnine indicated that standards for secondary levels would be presented at a later date. He will ask for the Board to review and approve the proposed standards at the May board meeting. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDMDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, Mr. Riggs moved for adjournment at 7:50 p.m. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: 0  ~ 8  18 J\n/ /l, .'hr~/ ,l 7\n)b Michael Daugherty, Secr.elfuy ~ EC JUN 4 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 14, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, May 14, 1998, immediately following the regular agenda meeting, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell MEMBERS ABSENT: John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes Charles Carter, Ex-officio Teacher Representative I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call. Five members of the Board were present\nMr. Riggs and Ms. Strickland were absent. - MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 14, 1998 Page2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of taking personnel action, as requested by the superintendent. ACTION ITEM: The Superintendent recommended four personnel assignments for the 1998-99 school year. The recommendations are noted in the following chart: ADMINISTRATOR 1998-99 RECOMMENDED 1997-98 ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENT Linda Brown Principal, Parkview Magnet High Dunbar Magnet Jr. High School Frances Cawthon Asst. Superintendent, Elementary Jefferson Elementary Marian Lacey Asst. Superintendent, Secondary Mann Magnet Jr. High Mona Briggs Assignment to Instructional Division Pulaski Heights Jr. High Dr. Daugherty made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendations for promotions of administrative staff for the 1998-99 school year. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. on a motion by Dr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Berkley. APPROVED: 5-,). 8  ~ 8 Micheal Daugherty~ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 RECEIVED JUL 7 ~ 1998 OfftCEOF IISE6REGAltOH MOtmORfNS The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, May 28, 1998, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Michael Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes Charles Carter, Teacher Ex-officio I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of six Board members\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 6:07 p.m. The teacher exofficio, Charles Carter, from Fair Park Elementary School, was also present. II. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular board meeting of April 23, 1998, and from a special meeting on May 14, 1998, were presented for Board approval. The minutes were approved 6-0, on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Mr. Riggs. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: Student Performance: Students from the Carver Magnet School Select Chorus performed for the Board. Diane Barksdale, principal, introduced the music director, Jimmy Murray, who led the students in their performance. Metropolitan Vocational Center: VICA Awards Presentation: Mike Peterson, principal of Metro Vocational Center, introduced staff members and students who were recently awarded recognition at the state level vocational competition. Metro students received thirty-two medals, and several of them will represent Metro at National Competitions. B. SUPERINTENDENT'S CITATIONS Dr. Carnine introduced Kyle Atwood, a kindergarten student at King Magnet Elementary School. Kyle recently won honorable mention in the Arkansas Department of Education Child Nutrition poster contest. Sarah Northup was introduced and recognized for winning a Gold Award in the Discover Card Tribute Program for Arkansas. This program recognizes high school juniors and awards a $2,500 scholarship for academic achievement. The superintendent introduced Geoffrey Schmidt, a recent Central High School graduate. Geoffrey was named one of the top science and engineering students in the world and will receive an all expense paid trip to the Nobel Prize Awards in Sweden. He will also receive a $40,000 scholarship as an Intel Young Scientist Scholarship recipient and $5,000 best of category award for his computer science project entry. Dr. Carnine introduced Jo Evelyn Elston who coordinates the Superintendent's Student Cabinet. Students are selected by their counselors to serve on the cabinet and attend monthly meetings with the Superintendent. Ms. Elston introduced the students and presented them with certificates of appreciation for their service. Ms. Elston was also asked to introduce students who participate in the District's SECME program. These students excel in science, engineering and math programs and recently participated in the regional SECME Olympiad. Some of them have been selected to attend the SECME conference in Miami this summer. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page3 The ex-officio teacher representative to the Board for the month of May was Charles Carter, who teaches at Fair Park Elementary. Mr. Carter was presented with a certificate of appreciation for this service to the Board. C. P ARTNERSIIlPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator, presented a certificate in recognition of a newly established business/school partnership: Mary \u0026amp; Dick Hurley, owners of Uniforms for America, partnering with Henderson Health Sciences Magnet School, represented by James Washington In addition to the partnership recognition, Ms. Milam introduced Cheryl Carson, principal of Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School, who presented a framed photo of two current Booker students for display in the administration building. The photo will be reproduced on posters, billboards and other advertising and promotional materials for the Arkansas Department of Education. Mr. Riggs moved to accept the new partnerships, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. D. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Dr. Carnine announced plans for implementation and transition to middle schools in the fall of 1999. The middle school configuration of grade levels has previously been endorsed by the Board and approved by the strategic planning committees and by the work teams who assisted in the development of the revised desegregation and education plan. Elementary schools will serve Pre-K/Kindergarten students through the fifth grade. Middle schools will serve grades six through eight and the ninth grade will be moved to the current high schools. 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Skip Marshall was presented but did not report. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Grainger Ledbetter addressed the Board regarding concerns expressed in a recent CTA meeting at Hall High School. He indicated that over 300 teachers had attended the rally and that the major focus of concern was discipline in the schools. He referred to the Plain Talk report, compiled by UALR researchers and submitted to the public last year, which indicated one of the most serious problems facing the district is the public's perception of safety and discipline in the schools. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page 4 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PTA Council Karen Greenlea and Doris Williams presented awards to the students who won American Education Week awards. The PT A Council sponsors an annual competition for students to submit essays and artwork promoting American Education Week. First, second, third place and honorable mention certificates were given at each level of entry, elementary art and intermediate, junior high and senior high essay divisions. E. BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Mitchell attended the annual Food Service Employee Appreciation program, which was held recently at M. L. King Elementary School. She commended Morlin McCoy for the incentives that have served to improve employee relations in the Food Service Department. Mr. Riggs congratulated the 1998 high school graduates and noted that over six million dollars in scholarships had been granted to this year's graduating seniors. He also commended the faculty and staff at Parkview for naming a scholarship fund for Junious Babbs, who recently accepted the position of Associate Superintendent for Desegregation. Dr. Daugherty and Ms. Magness seconded Mr. Riggs comments and wished students and employees a safe summer. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Mazola Johnson, president of the Stephens Neighborhood Association, expressed support for the rebuilding of Stephens School and reminded the Board that members of the neighborhood association have expressed continuing interest in serving on the planning committee. They are most interested in continuing with the neighborhood school concept and hope to see the city cooperate with building the community center at the school site. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page 5 Becky Chambers, teacher at Watson Elementary, expressed concern about discipline and the disruptive behavior of some students. Lou Ethel Nauden stated that teachers, parents and school administrators are all concerned about safe and orderly schools. She called for a team effort to solving discipline and safety problems. Chris Kline, teacher at Southwest Jr. High, remarked that he considered the biggest problem to be a lack of consistency in dealing with disruptive students. He stated that students should be held accountable for their behavior and that the handbook should be followed strictly. Darrall Carr, a first year teacher at Dunbar Magnet Jr. High, stated that problems with discipline in the classroom lead to inappropriate behaviors elsewhere, leading to the high crime rate in the city. He feels that stricter enforcement of discipline policies, or a \"notolerance\" rule would lead to more parent accountability, and a better relationship between teachers and administrators. Kirby Shofner, a teacher at Central High School, expressed concern that there was no discipline in school and that the students were taking charge of the classrooms. He feels that there is a lack of respect for teachers and administrators because rules are not enforced. Teresa Green, a member of the Stephens Neighborhood Association, expressed concern about the problems with student discipline and the impact on neighborhoods. She is anxious to be a part of the planning and implementation of the building of Stephens School and hopes it will be a positive link between the school and community. The Board took a briefrecess and resumed the meeting at 7:55 p.m. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Elementary Language Arts Textbook Adoption The Board was asked to approve the recommendations of the Elementary Language Arts textbook committee. They selected the Write Source Program for grades one through six, including the teacher's guides and program guide kits. Gene Parker was present to respond to questions regarding the selection process. Mr. Riggs moved to accept the committee's recommendation. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page6 B. Comprehensive Standards-Based Assessment Program Dr. Carnine presented a recommendation to support the curriculum standards by incorporating a combination of criterion-referenced quarterly assessments of student progress and administration of the Stanford Achievement Tests at grades 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10. Gene Parker, Dennis Glasgow and Marie McNeal responded to questions from the Board. Dr. Mitchell moved to accept the recommendation. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. C. Governor's Partnership for Children and Families The Pupil Services Department of the District submitted an application to the Governor's Partnership for Children \u0026amp; Families, requesting $25,000 to support a program to reduce violent behavior in the schools and assist in returning suspended and expelled students to the classroom. The program would provide direct assistance to approximatley 475 students in grades 7 - 12 and their parents. The program would operate in cooperation with the Centers for Youth and Families, New Futures, the Arkansas Department of Mental Health, and the Juvenile Justice Center. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to approve the submission, Ms. Gee seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. D. Summer Programs for Youth The New Futures Department submitted two proposals for funding by the City of Little Rock. One project application requests $19,420 to provide memberships to the Boys Club for 30 young people from Woodruff Elementary and Pulaski Heights Elementary and Jr. High Schools. The other project would provide a four-week program to improve literacy skills of24 Forest Heights Jr. High School students. Activities would be located at the Central Arkansas Library and would include story telling, drama and writing. The grant application requests $11,160. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the applications. Mr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. E. Elementary Residential School Proposal Sanford Tollette, Executive Director of the Pfeifer Camp Program, was asked to present a proposal for implementation of an Elementary Residential School program in the District. A committee of District personnel and community members has met regularly over the past year to develop a proposal for additional alternative learning opportunities for elementary school students. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page 7 The Elementary Residential School would operate similarly to the successful Camp Pfeifer program, but would not be a replacement for that program. It is proposed that the District would be ready to implement the project for the 1999-2000 school year. The Board was asked to authorize the committee to proceed with planning and development of the project. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to encourage the committee to continue their work and endorse the proposal as presented. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. F. Release of Pre-K Reserved Seats The Board was provided with a recommendation for release of seats in the prekindergarten (four-year-old) classrooms for the 1998-99 school year. This action would allow all but two seats in each classroom to be filled immediately. The remainder of the seats could be filled from the waiting lists after the October 1, 1998 enrollment count. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the proposed release of seats. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. G. . Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to graciously accept the donations, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart, which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Garland Incentive School $100.50 cash for special Retired Educators of LR needs students Lloyd Black, Presdient Washington Magnet Contributions to Young Astronaut Program $135.00 cash St. John Baptist Church $200.00 cash Raytheon Aircraft Co. $150.00 cash Jim Moses/Moses- Nosari Real Estate, Inc. Metropolitan Vo-Tech 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Motor Division Chicot Elementary $100.00 cash for Loomis, Fargo and Co. Accelerated Reader Program REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page 8 SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Geyer Springs Elementary Playground Equipment Geyer Springs PT A Hall High School IBM Compatible 386 Judge Larry Vaught Computer and Epson Printer Pulaski Heights Jr. High Dell 486 computer/ two 325 The Koger Center SX computers/two Compaq Desk Pro 386 Computer Systems H. Personnel Changes Mr. Berkley made a motion to move into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The Board returned from executive session at 9:25 p.m. and reported that no action had been taken. In addition to the personnel changes printed in the agenda, the Board was asked to approve assignment of Janice Tucker to the position of principal at Otter Creek Elementary, and Susan Beard to the position of principal at Jefferson Elementary. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve all personnel items. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. I. Financial Reports The financial reports were printed in the agenda for the Board's review. There was no additional discussion and the reports were approved unanimously, on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Stephens School Update Doug Eaton, Director of Facilities Services, provided a brief report on plans for rebuilding Stephens School. A committee of area residents and District personnel developed the proposed theme, School for the Future. Once the building is complete, it is expected to house approximately 665 students in grades Pre-K through grade five. The city of Little Rock will also build a community center at the site. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page 9 B. Laidlaw Status Report Ed Streeter, Mike Jones and Diane Hanson presented a briefreview of the Laidlaw Transportation operations and the proposal for next year's services. Each Board member had been provided with a written report for review prior to the meeting. C. Strategic Plan Update Dr. Carnine provided a brief report on plans for review and revision of the current five-year strategic plan. Thirty-three District employees and community members will meet for two days the first week of June to review the plan and make changes to conform to the recently approved Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. D. Grants Report Marvin Schwarts, Grants Writer, provided a brief report on the status of current year grants proposals submitted and funding received. As of May 28, 1998, a total of $4,753,570 had been granted to the District from various funding sources. In addition, there are applications pending which would bring in an additional $889,722, if awarded. Mr. Schwartz reminded the Board that he provides inservice, which is open to all District employees, on the grants process and information on grant opportunities, as they become available throughout the year. Mr. Riggs asked that Superintendent Carnine make it a priority to motivate all schools to seek additional grant funding to supplement their regular budget. E. Land Use Planning/Dunbar Community Acreage Dr. Anderson provided a written report to the Board on the proposal for use of the land at Dunbar Magnet School. The District, the City of Little Rock, and the Central Arkansas Library System share this land. Arkansas Urban Gardening Educational Resources (AUGER) has received a small grant for the purpose of designing and implementing a land-use proposal which is to incorporate an educational garden/park with the garden project that currently operates at the site. F. Desegregation Update Dr. Carnine reported that progress on implementing the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan was on-going. Persons responsible for the various areas of implementation have met regularly and will continue to do so as planning for the next school year progresses. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 28, 1998 Page 10 G. Budget Update Mr. Milhollen reported that he is working on Draft #2 of the budget and would provide copies to the Board once revisions are completed. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjournment, the teacher ex-officio representative to the Board, Charles Carter, asked for a moment to speak. He stated that he had taught for 12 years in the District, but was planning to leave and pursue other career opportunities. He asked the Board to give teachers more recognition and to visit the schools to see for themselves the daily operations in the schools. With no further business before the Board, Mr. Riggs moved for adjournment at 10:45 p.m. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ~.~~ r / Lr-- tfl, ~ ~~) Michael Daugherty, Secrary APPROVED: 0  J.. S-1 l{ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 8, 1998 RECEVED JUL 7\n1998 CJRCE(lf DESf6ll\u0026amp;\\m1 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Monday, June 8, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. It was noted that all Board members were present and on time. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of taking personnel action. ' MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 8, 1998 Page2 ACTION ITEM: The Superintendent recommended four personnel assignments for the 1998-99 school year. The recommendations are noted in the following chart: ADMINISTRATOR 1998-99 RECOMMENDED ASSIGNMENT Debbie Berry Principal Dunbar Magnet Jr. High School Brenda James Principal Mann Magnet Jr. High School Nancy Rousseau Principal Pulaski Heights Jr. High School Vanessa Cleaver Project Director CPMSA Science Grant 1997-98 ASSIGNMENT Assistant Principal Pulaski Heights Jr. High Assistant Principal Central High School Assistant Principal Central High School Coordinator of Mathematics Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendations for promotions of administrative staff for the 1998-99 school year. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6: 10 p.m. on a motion by Dr. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Riggs. I R,, I~ .62~ Micheal Daughe , ecret LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 11, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, June 11, 1998, immediately following the regular agenda meeting, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty John Riggs, IV MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes James Fells, student ex-officio, Fair High School I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Four members of the Board were present. Ms. Gee, Dr. Mitchell and Ms. Strickland were absent. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The special meeting was called for action on the following items: 1. CARE Program Rate Increase 2. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Tax \u0026amp; Revenue Anticipation Promissory Notes 3. Personnel Item MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 11, 1998 Page2 CARE Program Rate Increase The Board was asked to approve a rate increase for the CARE Program, effective July 1, 1998. JoEvelyn Elston, Director of Pupil Services, was present to respond to questions. The registration fee will increase from $10.00 to $20.00 per year, before and after school care will increase from $85.00 per month to $100.00 per month, the full-day rate will increase from $8.00 to $12.00, and the drop-in rate will increase from $5.00 to $7.00 per day. These increases will allow the CARE Program to continue to operate as a selfsupporting program. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the CARE Program rate increases. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Tax \u0026amp; Revenue Anticipation Promissory Notes The Board was asked to review and approve a resolution on the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Notes. 1bis issuance is the 8th year of the program that began in 1991 and will be used to pay the expenses of operating and maintaining the District through the summer months. Mark Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services, was present to respond to questions from Board members. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the resolution. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. Personnel Dr. Carnine introduced Donna Hall, who was recommended for the position of Principal at Geyer Springs Elementary School. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the personnel recommendation, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6: 10 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Mr. Berkley. APPROVED: 0 .\n)'5 - o/o Micheal Daughe7ecre LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 RECEIVED JUL 2 9 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 25, 1998, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Michael Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: John Riggs, IV ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of five Board members\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 6:10 p.m. II. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular board meeting of May 28, and from special meetings on June 8 and June 11, 1998, were presented for Board approval. The minutes were approved 5-0, on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Dr. Mitchell. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Skip Marshall stated that the ODM staff appreciated being included in the planning process for implementing the revised desegregation and education plan. He pledged their continued support. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Judy Magness thanked everyone who participated in the strategic planning sessions the previous week, and recognized Linda Young and the New Futures staff for coordinating the activities. She also expressed appreciation to St. James United Methodist Church for allowing us to use their facilities. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Don Campbell was present to remind the Board that he is waiting to review the revised policy on allowing suspended and/or expelled students to receive assignments and credits for homework. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 Page3 Stan and Catherine Harrison and their two children appeared before the Board to ask for a waiver to allow their students to attend school in the Pulaski County Special School District. They recently moved into the Little Rock School District attendance boundaries and would like for their children to be allowed to remain in their previously assigned schools. V. ACTION AGENDA A. First Reading: Campus Leadership Policy As a part of the recommendations for the Campus Leadership and Campus Incentive Plan, which was submitted to the Board in April, a policy was developed to support this initiative for school improvement at the campus level. Ms. Magness read the policy and made a recommendation to hold the second reading at the agenda meeting in July so that the policy could be in effect prior to the start of the 1998-99 school year. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the policy on first reading and the recommendation to hold the second reading in July. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. B. Policy Revisions Two policy revisions were presented for approval, which will ensure District compliance with the Arkansas Department of Education Standards for Accreditation. The first proposed policy allows students who have completed the eighth grade to enroll in and complete courses offered by a publicly supported community college or four-year college or university. These students will receive academic credit, which will be applied to graduation requirements, in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by each institution of higher education in consultation with the State Board of Higher Education. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the policy on first reading. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. The second policy sets guidelines to establish uniform grading criteria at and between school levels with the intent of being fair and consistent. Procedures for nine-week, semester and annual grading will be detailed in the regulations. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the policy on first reading. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 Page4 C. Policy: Foreign Exchange Students In support of the enrollment of foreign exchange students, a policy with regulations and procedures was recommended for approval. Dr. Vic Anderson was present to respond to questions from the Board regarding the necessity for the recommendations. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the policy on first reading. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. Secondary Language Arts Textbook Adoption The District's Secondary Language Arts Textbook Committee voted unanimously to recommend materials for student and teacher use during the next language arts state adoption cycle. Gene Parker was present to respond to questions from the Board. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the recommended selections. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. E. Chamber of Commerce Management Study Odies Wilson, president of the Little Rock Alliance for Our Public Schools, addressed the Board with a prepared statement. The Alliance Board proposed an independent management review to be conducted by a professional auditing firm. Any costs associated with the review would be shared between the Alliance and the District. Mr. Berkley spoke in support of adopting a resolution of support for the management study concept. Ms. Strickland made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. F. Board Meeting Dates, 1998-99 School Year The proposed schedule of regular meeting dates for the 1998-99 school year was presented for Board approval. The second and fourth Thursday of each month are designated by Board policy as regular meeting dates. The only exceptions occur in November and December to avoid conflict with the holidays. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the calendar of meeting dates, Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. G. Parent Training Workshops An application was submitted to the Trinity Foundation of Little Rock to conduct a series of training workshops for parents of children enrolled in the District's early childhood programs. The proposal requests $17,840 to develop workshops to advance educational achievement in parents and their children. Ms. Strickland made a motion to approve the grant submission. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 Page 5 H. Goals 2000 - Staff Development Proposal A proposal was submitted to the Arkansas Department of Education for the Goals 2000, Educate America Act to enhance and expand two professional development programs. The proposal requests $239,579 to fund the Mahlon Martin Professional Development Center and a teacher/parent/community training program at Central High School. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the application for funding of these two programs. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. I. Lease Agreement: Urban League of Arkansas The Board was asked to authorize the administration to enter into a ten-week lease with the Urban League of Arkansas for space at Oakhurst Adult Education Center. This agreement will allow the Urban League to conduct instruction in employment application. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the lease agreement. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. J. Lease Agreement: Family Services Agency The Board was asked to authorize the administration to enter into a lease agreement with the Family Services Agency of North Little Rock to support a school-based community center at Woodruff Elementary School. The center will function as a joint effort to allow for after-hours and summertime use of the school by community adults and children. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the lease agreement. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. K. City of Little Rock Delinquent Business Tax Collection The City of Little Rock proposed a joint effort between the City and the LRSD to increase the rate of collection of delinquent property taxes due from local businesses. One additional city employee would be hired to collect these taxes. Since the District would gain significant revenue from these collections, it was recommended that the cost of the salary and fringe benefits of this employee be divided equally between the City and the District. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the expense of one-half of this employee's salary and benefits. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. L. Policy Review: Revisions to Special Presentations Agenda Mr. Riggs requested a review and possible revision to the Board's current policy on including Special Presentations on the regular monthly meeting agenda. He was scheduled to provide information and recomm~ndations at the meeting for the Board's consideration. Since he was unable to be at the meeting, the Board agreed by consensus to table the item for consideration in July. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 Page 6 M. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to graciously accept the donations, seconded by Mr. Berkley. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart, which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOUDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR Franklin Incentive School Computer/ Accessories/ Share America/UALR Components Supplies/Health Kits/ Share America/UALR SoftwareN ideos/ Student Incentives Key Links Materials Adopt-A-Child Program (Union Pacific Employee Group) Student Materials First Baptist Church, Highland Park Memorial Gift: $295 to In Honor of Kermit purchase library books Thomas, former teacher Cash: $25 for school Reese Weatherspoon supplies Laminating film Horace Springer Southwest Jr. High School Cash: $60 Olde World Pizza Metropolitan Vo-Tech Motor Parts for Auto Landers Motors Technology Training McDermott Elementary Electronic/Sound McDermott PT A Equipment/installation \u0026amp; cabling Pulaski Heights Jr. High School Four HP Deskjet Printers PHJH PTA Toshiba Satellite Pro Margaret McIntyre Laptop Computer Wakefield Elementary Cash: $3,285/Listeners for Lucent Technology First Grade Students REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 Page 7 SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Watson Elementary Crate PA System/Speakers/ Watson Elementary Microphones PTA Gibbs Elementary Magnet Two GEM computers with Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; separate components Jennings Law Firm Henderson Magnet Jr. High Seven Typewriters/Stands/ Ed Neville Accessories LRSD Leading Edge R5000 486 Gene \u0026amp; Jeannie PC with components Breedlove Jefferson Elementary 25 student chairs for use in Hilda Roddy art room Pulaski Heights Elementary Banner e-27 Laminator Pulaski Heights PT A N. Personnel Changes The Board was asked to approve routine personnel changes as printed in the agenda. In addition, a slip-sheet to the regular agenda was provided recommending Darral Paradis for the position of Director of Procurement. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve all personnel items, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 0. Financial Reports The financial reports were printed in the agenda for the Board's review. A special meeting was scheduled for June 30 to discuss the financial impact and options available for payment to the Pulaski County Special School District on M-M pooling funds. The financial reports were approved unanimously, on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Ms. Strickland. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Vital Link Debbie Milam reported that the second year of the Vital Link program began on Monday, June 22. 560 sixth grade students are expected to participate by working in area business for one week. Ms. t-1ilam provided a list of sixty-four participating businesses and thanked the Chamber of Commerce and the Little Rock Alliance for their support. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 Page 8 B. Strategic Plan Update Ms. Magness reported that approximately 30 participants were involved in the two-day strategic plan review and revision sessions. Howard Feddema, the facilitator who originally worked with the District to formulate the plan, returned for the review. Proposed changes to the plan will be presented for review within the next few weeks. C. Desegregation Update Dr. Carnine reported that administrators were continuing to work to implement the revised desegregation plan. He indicated that progress would be reported to the Board as tasks are accomplished. D. Budget Update Dr. Carnine reported that Mr. Milhollen is continuing budget revisions as state funding decisions are made. Prior to Dr. Carnine's comments Skip Marshall with the ODM staff asked permission to make a statement related to the budget. He recognized Mark Milhollen for the outstanding work that he does regarding the District's finances and complimented him for continuing to make sound investment decisions on behalf of the District. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDMDUALS OR GROUPS None. The Board took a brief recess and returned at 8 :00 p.m. to conduct an employee appeal hearing. VIII. EMPLOYEE HEARING Walter Marsbaleck requested an appeal hearing before the Board regarding the Superintendent's decision to reassign him to a position other than that of Principal at Southwest Jr. High School. Dr. Carnine opened the hearing by stating that he was unfamiliar with Arkansas laws under the Teacher Fair Dismissal Act that provided Dr. Marshaleck's right to this hearing. He stated for the record that he had not recommended termination of employment, but had recommended a reassignment from his current position. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 25, 1998 Page 9 Clay Fendley, the District's attorney, explained that the basis for the hearing is on the issue of whether or not the Superintendent's recommendation constitutes non-renewal of the contract under the Arkansas Teacher Fair Dismissal Act. It has been previously decided in cases before the circuit court that a Superintendent does have a right to reassign teachers and administrators. Dr. Marshaleck provided documentation to support his view that he should be allowed to remain at Southwest Junior High School for the next school year. He admitted that Dr. Carnine had verbally promised that the reassignment would not be considered a demotion, but he had asked for a written statement to this effect, which had not been provided. After hearing presentation of evidence from Dr. Marshaleck and from Dr. Anderson for the administration, the Ms. Gee moved to convene an executive session for the purpose of discussion. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The Board returned at 9:12 p.m. and reported that no action had been taken during the executive session. Mr. Berkley made a motion to uphold the recommendation to reassign Dr. Marshaleck to another position based on the right of the Superintendent to assign administrative personnel. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. Mr. Berkley made a second motion to affirm the Superintendent's recommendation for reassignment based on Dr. Marshaleck' s performance as a principal and lack of improvement in the school climate. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, Mr. Berkley moved for adjournment at 9:18 p.m. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: 7-\n}3-C/8 ~~.~ ,11'\n, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 30, 1998 RECEIVED JUL 2 9 1998 OfFlCE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 1998, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: I. Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Chris Heller, Attorney for the District Beverly Griffm, Recorder of Minutes CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5: 15 p.m. All members of the Board were present. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The special meeting was called for action on the following items: A. Review of Pooling Agreement with Pulaski County Schools B. Review and Consideration of Proposal - Payment of Legal Fees MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 30, 1998 Page2 A. Review of Pooling Agreement with Pulaski County Schools Attorney for the District, Chris Heller, presented a review of the Pulaski County Special School District's lawsuit against the LRSD for payment of approximately $800,000 for expenses related to the pooling of funds for operating the inter-district magnet schools. He discussed possible options for the Board's review and responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Riggs made a motion to pay the PCSSD $778,596 and direct our attorneys to begin discovery for the purpose of providing a complete list of options available to prove that the PCSSD is in breach of the Inter-district Desegregation Plan. Steps should also be taken to modify the Inter-district Desegregation Plan relating to the pooling of funds and pursue options available to recover any overpayment of funds. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. B. Review and Consideration of Proposal- Payment of Legal Fees Mr. Heller provided a written proposal for settlement of fees due to the attorney for the Joshua Intervenors as the final step in negotiating the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. The agreement included payment of past fees and expenses through June 30, 1998 in the amount of $800,000 and payments for future fees and expenses in the amount of $48,333.33 per year for three years, beginning July 1, 1998. Ms. Gee made a motion to approve the proposed settlement agreement. Mr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Prior to adjournment, Ms. Gee announced that she was resigning her position as Zone 6 representative to the Board effective immediately. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Mr. Berkley. APPROVED: 2\n)3 -99 Micheal Daugheecretary LnTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTIUCT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT July 2, 1998 Ann Brown, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Brown: RECEIVED JUt ?\n19gB OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORJNG I am enclosing minutes of the LRSD Board of Directors meetings held on May 28, June 8, and June 11, 1998. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide additional information. Enclosures Sincerely, ~ Beverly J. Griffin Executive Assistant to the Superintendent 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 324-2000 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING July 9, 1998 A CEIVEO JUL 2 9 1998 OfflCEOF ~TION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, July 9, 1998, at 5:00 p.m., immediately preceding the regularly scheduled agenda meeting, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Micheal Daugherty Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Berkley John Riggs, IV ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Karen Ware, Teacher Ex-Officio Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. Four members of the Board were present. Mr. Berkley and Mr. Riggs were absent. Karen Ware, teacher ex-officio representative to the Board from Franklin Incentive Elementary School, was also present. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The special meeting was called for action on the following items: A. Policy - Second Reading: Campus Leadership B. Proposed Budget for Annual School Election C. Personnel Recommendations MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING July 9, 1998 Page2 A. Policy - Second Reading: Campus Leadership Board policy in support of the Campus Leadership initiative was approved on first reading at the June regular Board meeting. In order to facilitate implementation prior to the principals' institute, the Board was asked to approve the policy on second reading. Dr. Daugherty moved to approve the policy on second reading. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. B. Proposed Budget for Annual School Election Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions regarding the proposed budget for the annual school election. The budget and proposed tax levy must be approved by the Board and published in the newspaper not less than sixty (60) days prior to the annual school election according to Arkansas law. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the proposed budget, Ms. Strickland seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. At 5:15 p.m., Ms. Strickland moved that the Board convene an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel issues. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. The Board returned at 5 :3 5 p.m. and reported that no action had been taken in this session. C. Personnel Recommendations The Board was provided a listing of recommendations for principal and administrative reassignments for the 1998-99 school year. Dr. Daugherty moved to approve the reassignments. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The reassignments are listed in the following chart. Name 1997-98 Position Recommended Position Virginia Ashley Principal, Forest Park Principal, McDermott Teresa Courtney Principal, Watson Principal, Forest Park Deborah Mitchell Asst. Principal, Williams Magnet Principal, Fulbright Mike Oliver Principal, McDermott Principal, Watson Nancy Acre Director, Student Assimunent Principal, Terrv Gwen Zeigler Principal, Terry Principal, Washington Jim Mosby Assistant Principal, Hall Principal, Southwest Interim Director, Julie Wiedower Coordinator, Student Assignment Student Assignment ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. on a motion by Dr. Mitchell, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. APPROVED:]-d 3-9f3 . EC IV SEP 1 1998 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING July 21, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, July 21, 1998, at 5:00 p.m., in the Board Room at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None. ALSO PRESENT: I. Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5: 12 p.m. Six members of the Board were present. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The special meeting was called for action on the following items: A. Interviews: Zone 6 Board Position B. Discussion: City ofL.R. Planning IssuePulaski Academy/Denny Road Relocation C. Executive Session MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING July 21, 1998 Page2 A. Interviews: Zone 6 Board Position The Board interviewed two applicants for the Zone 6 position on the Board, which became'vacant with the resignation of Pat Gee. Mike Kumpuris and Sandy Becker were each allowed approximately 30 minutes to respond to questions from the Board regarding their interest in serving on the Board. The Board convened an executive session for the purpose of discussing the applicants' responses and qualifications. They returned from executive session at 7:00 p.m. and reported that no action had been taken. Mr. Riggs made a motion to appoint Mike Kumpuris to the Zone 6 position on the Board. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. B. Discussion: City of Little Rock Planning Issue - Pulaski Academy/Denny Road Relocation The Board discussed an issue on the City of Little Rock Planning Commission agenda regarding a request to annex an area on Denny Road in west Little Rock to the city of Little Rock. The Board agreed by consensus to send a letter of opposition to the Mayor and City Board members and to the Pulaski County Judge. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Dr. Mitchell. APPROVED: b\" d-7  Cf ~ Date: To: From: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR.KA SAS July 23, 1998 Board of Directors Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Desegregation Update ORAL REPORT LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT July 28, 1998 Ann Brown, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Brown: JUL 2 9 1998 OFFICE Of . DESEGREGATION MONITORING I am enclosing minutes of the LRSD Board of Directors meetings held on June 25, June 30, and July 9, 1998. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide additional information. Enclosures Sincerely, Beverly J. Griffin Executive Assistant to the Superintendent 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 324-2000 EC SEP 1 1998 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS OFFICE Of DESEGREGATION MONITORING MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 23, 1998 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 23, 1998, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Judy Magness presided. Prior to the meeting, Circuit and County Clerk Carolyn Staley administered the oath of office to newly appointed Board member, Mike Kumpuris. Mr. Kumpuris was selected by the Board to serve as the Zone 6 representative to the Board until school elections in September 1998. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Mike Kumpuris Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Leslie V. Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Karen Ware, Teacher Ex-officio Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of six Board members\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 6:35 p.m. II. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular board meeting of June 25, and from special meetings on June 30 and July 9, 1998, were presented for Board approval. The minutes were approved 6-0, on a motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Dr. Mitchell. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 23, 1998 Page2 ,, ill. PRESENTATIONS: The Superintendent introduced Ray Gillespie, athletic director for the District, who presented Marcus Elliott and Milton Fields, representatives from Alltel. Alltel employees recruited sponsorships for athletic letter jackets that resulted in contributions over $30,000 for the purchase of these jackets. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Fields presented a mock check in this amount and pledged continued support for athletic programs in Little Rock. Dr. Carnine introduced Debbie Milam, who reported on this summer's Vital Link program activities. Ms. Milam thanked the City Education Commission for their financial support of the program and recognized several businesses and organizations that sponsored student participants. Ms. Milam introduced Nancy Dutton from the Little Rock Realtors' Association, who pledged continuing support by the Realtors' Association for Vital Link and presented Vital Link tee shirts to Board members. Odies Wilson, president of the Little Rock Alliance for our Public Schools, remarked on the positive personal experience Vital Link provided for him and stated that he would continue to support Vital Link. He introduced Ella Walker, a teacher in the Vital Link program this summer, and Paula Patterson, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Education Commission. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIO NS 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Skip Marshall greeted the Board and expressed his continuing support for the District. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council Jeannie Price, PTA Council President, greeted the Board and stated that she looks forward to working with the Board and Superintendent during her tenure as Council president to increase local school membership in the PT A. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 23, 1998 Page 3 E. BOAJ.W MEMBERS Katherine Mitchell commended Marion Baldwin and Marvin Schwartz on receiving grant funding for a Twenty-first Century Learning Center. This grant will provide funds over the next three years to supplement the budget of the community learning center at McClellan Community School. John Riggs offered a welcome to Mike Kumpuris, recently selected to serve as the Zone 6 representative to the Board. He offered advice for serving as a successful school board member: \"Think first of the children in making decisions.\" IV. CITIZENS COMMITTEES Gayle Bradford, Hall High School principal, and Dr. Joel Anderson, provost at UALR, provided a brief report on implementing a University School at Hall High School. The program would allow students to gain concurrent high school graduation credits and credit hours for college courses. In some instances, students would be able to start college as sophomores. Ms. Bradford also introduced Ann Kamps, who provided information on establishing a CISCO Academy at Hall High School. This would be an opportunity for Hall High School to receive from $30,000 - $50,000 worth of computer equipment, software, and staff training at no cost to the District. The funds are available as the CISCO Academy commitment to America's Promise. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Don Campbell thanked the Board for changes in the policy on allowing make up assignments for suspended and expelled students. The revisions are being included in the updated version of the students' rights and responsibilities handbook. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Second Reading: Credit for College Courses Second Reading: Grading Systems Second Reading: Foreign Exchange Students Revisions to District policy on awarding credit for completion of college courses, changes to the current grading systems, and policy on enrolling foreign exchange students were approved by the Board on first reading at the June board meeting. The administration requested Board approval on second reading in order to ensure District compliance with the Arkansas Department of Education Standards for Accreditation. Mr. Riggs moved to approve these policies on second reading. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 23, 1998 Page4 r' B. Policy Revisions Two policy revisions were presented for approval, which will ensure District compliance with the Arkansas Department ofEduca~ion Standards for Accreditation. The first proposed policy allows students who have completed the eighth grade to enroll in and complete courses offered by a publicl\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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OESEGREMGOAN1\\\\01N0R ING , LITILE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF v. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL ~ DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, et al. KATHERINE KNIGHT, et al. NOTICEO F FILING The Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of its February 1, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. Respectfully Submitted, WINSTON BRYANT Attorney General 95019 Assistant A omey General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007 Attorney for Arkansas Department of Education - - -\u0026lt;,...---~-- - . ' - CERTIFICATOEF SERVICE I, Timothy Gauger, certify that a copy of the foregoing document was handdelivered on this 30th day of January, 1997, to the following person(s) at the address( es) indicated: M.SamuelJones,ID Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 2000 Boatmen's Bank Bldg. 200 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 John W. Walker John Walker, PA. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Richard Roachell Roachell \u0026amp; Street 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark JOOO First Commercial Bldg. 400 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 3400 TCBY Tower 425 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Ann Brown ODM 201 E. Markham, Ste. 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Timothyuge 2 Overview Arkansas Department of Education The Arkansas Department Of Education prepared this Semiannual Monitoring Report in accordance with the established Arkansas Department of Education's (ADE) Desegregation Reporting Fonnat, and the criteria established by the 1989 ADE Monitoring Plan (Allen Letter), the 1993 ADE hnplementation Plan, and the 1994 Extended Comprehensive Outcomes Evaluation (ECOE). This report is the first of two Se1niannual Desegregation Monitoring Reports which shall be sub1nitted in compliance with the Pulaski County Settlement Agree1nent in 1998 by the ADE. Sources: LRSD, NLRSD, PCSSD, and the ADE Annual School Report, the ADE General Finance Section, and the ADE Local Fiscal Services Section. 3 C: Staff Summary 1. Number of Full Time Equivalent (F.T.E.) Classroom teachers by race, gender, school and years of experience  Cumulative Years of Experience by District  LRSD 4256  NLRSD 2875  PCSSD 2260 200 150 100 50 0 BlacMk ale BlacFke male WhitMe ale WhitFee male OtheMr ale OtheFre male LRSD  CyclTe woF .T.ET.e achers ... ilii --~ ... - NLRSD PCSSD Le('end e BlacMk ale _,.--, BlacFk emale WhitMe ale WhitFee male OtheMr ale OtheFr emale 38 9 110 18 36 50 163 94 0 0 2 1 14 9 22 26 114 0 0 C: Staff Summary 3. Number of Full Time Equivalent (F.T.E.) Counselors by race, gender, school and years of experience  Cumulative Years of Experience by District  LRSD 328  NLRSD 165  PCSSD 154 10 8 6 4 2 0 BlacMk ale BlacFke male WhitMe ale WhitFee male OtheMr ale OtheFre male LRSD CyclTe woF .T .EC. ounselors  BlackM ale WhitFee male 16 NLRSD Leuend C BlackF emale OtheMr ale 0 10 1 B 0 0 PCSSD WhitMe ale OtheFr emale 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 4 1 6 0 0  Budget !:formation  PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TOTAL PROGRAM OPERATING EXPENSE FY 96/97 F\\.JIIOINGS OURCES r LOCAUSTATE FEDERAL DESEGREGATION LEA SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRM1 DISTRICT TRANS LEGAL PROGRM1 DISTRICT PROGRM1 DISTRICT INCENTM MAGNET TRANS LEGAL TOTAL ~1 LITnEROCK 69,245,138 32,616,140 6,255,577 288,319 3,034,824 2,872,677 6,365,534 8,255,780 8,7 0,591 11,210,,se 2,900,905 193,  19 158,838,880 ~2 NORTH LITnE ROCK 31,953,  49 11,807,533 1,627, 29 8,961 2,159,0M 1,169,702 1,418,112 308,308 0 0 415,584 102,'504 50,953,Gae 80-03 PULASKI C04..MY SPECIAL 60,928,272 27,  0,993 6,115,203 229,171 2,513,479 1,692,030 4,737,571 -4,981,7\u0026amp;0 0 0 1,822.842 l60,559 110,821,880 Funding Categories Local \u0026amp; State This category includes funding from local sources, regular state sources, and unrestricted federal sources. Federal This category includes funding from restricted federal sources which must be accounted for separately from the General Fund. Deseg This category consists of funding for desegregation purposes. Expense Categories Local \u0026amp; State This category consists of expenses incurred relative to regular program expense, district expense, transportation expense and legal expense funded by unrestricted local, state and federal sources. Federal This category consists of expenses Incurred relative to federal program expense and district expense funded.by restricted federal sources. Deseg This category consists of expenses Incurred relative to desegregation program expense, district expense, incentive expense, magnet expense, transportation expense and legal expense funded from desegregation sources. Total Category FY 9Mi7 The totals in this column represent the total expense for each school district for FY 96197. SOURCES: The Finance Offices of each of the school districts in Pulaski County. 24  Budget In,ormation PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TOTAL PROGRAM OPERATING BUDGET FY 97/98 FUNDING SOURCES LOCAUSTATE FEDERAL DESEGREGATION LEA# SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRAM DISTRICT TRANS LEGAi. PROGRAM DISTRICT PROGRAM DISTRICT INCENTIVE MAGNET TRANS LEGAi. 60-01 LITTLE ROCK 71,799,731 31,957,369 6,159,958 270,000 2,833,354 4,009,971 6,766,363 9,307,565 9,269,891 17,662,428 3,059,584 180,000 60-02 NORTH LITTLE ROCK 35,579,658 13,460,929 1,557,466 47,766 2,464,380 1,414,547 1,540,000 326,310 0 0 425,124 110,000 60-03 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL 73,456,202 17,500,459 6,373,099 155,000 3,787,340 sso.n 6,008,760 4,053,528 0 0 1,908,268 145,000 Funding Categories Local \u0026amp; State This categoryI ncludesf undingf rom local sources,r egulars tate sources,a nd unrestrictedfe deral sources. Federal This category Includes funding from restricted federal sources which must be accounted for separately from the General Fund. Deseg This category consists of funding for desegregation purposes. Expense Categories Local \u0026amp; State This categoryc onsistso f expensesb udgeted relativet o regular programe xpense,d istricte xpense,t ransportatione xpensea nd legal expensef undedb y unrestrictedlo cal,s tate and federal sources. Federal This categoryc onsistso f expensesb udgetedr elativet o federalp rograme xpensea nd districte xpensef undedb y restrictedfe derals ources. Deseg This categoryc onsistso f expensesb udgetedr elativet o desegregationp rograme xpense,d istricte xpense,i ncentivee xpense,m agnete xpenset,r ansportatioenx pensea nd legale xpensef unded from desegregations ources. Total Category FY 97198 The totals In this column represent the total budget for each school district for FY 97/98. SOURCES: The Finance Offices of each of the school districts in Pulaski County. 25  TOTAL 163,276,244 56,926,220 114,378,133  Budget I~ormation LEA# 60-01 60-02 60-03 Funding Categortas Local \u0026amp; Sia/a Federal PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE FY 96/97 FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL\u0026amp; DISTRICT STATE FEDERAL LITTLE ROCK 8,255,577 0 NORTH LITTLE ROCK 1,827,429 0 PULASKI COUN1Y SPECIAL 8,115,203 0 This category Includes funding from local sources, regular state sources, and unrestricted federal sources. This category Includes funding from restricted federal sources \\'Vhich must be accounted for separately from the General Fund. This category consists of funding for desegregation purposes. DESEG 2,960,905 415,584 1,822,842 Expense Categories Local \u0026amp; Sia/a Federal Total Category FY9M7 This category consists of transportation costs Incurred relative to programs funded by unrestricted local, state and federal sources. This category consists of transportation costs funded by restricted federal sources. This category consists of transportation costs incurred relative to desegregation programs funded by desegregation sources. This category consists of the district's total transportation expense for FY 96/97. Ratio of Transportation Expense to Total Expense FY96/97 SOURCES: This category indicates the percentage of the district's total expense for Pf 96/97 attributable to the transportation function. The Finance Offices of each of the school districts In Pulaski County. 26 RATIO OF TRANS EXPENSE TO TOTAL TOTAL EXPENSE 9,216,482 5.8% 2,043,013 4.0% 7,938,045 7.2% TRANSPORTATION FY00/97 -~ -:~   Budget I1'formation LEA# 60-01 60-02 60-03 Funding Categories Local \u0026amp; Stats Federal De,eg PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TRANSPORTATION BUDGET FY 97/98 FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL\u0026amp; DISTRICT STATE FEDERAL LITTLE ROCK 6,159,988 0 NORTH LITTLE ROCK 1,557,486 0 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL 6,373,099 0 This category Includes funding from local sources, regular state sources, and unrestricted federal sources. This category Includes funding from restricted federal sources which must be accounted for separately from the General Fund. This category consists of funding for desegregation purposes. DESEG 3,059,584 425,124 1,908,288 Expense Categories Local \u0026amp; Stats Federal Deeg Total Category FY97/98 This category consists of budgeted transportation costs relative to programs funded by unrestricted local, state and federal sources. This category consists of budgeted transportation costs funded by restricted federal sources. This category consists of budgeted transportation costs relative to desegregation programs funded by desegregation sources. This category consists of the district's total transportation budget for FY 87/98. Ratio of Transportation Budget to Total Budget FYP7/98 SOURCES: This category indicates the percentage of the district's total budget for FY 87198 attributable to the transportation function. Thtt Finance Offices of each of th\" school districts in Pulaski County. 27 RATIO OF TRANS BUDGET TO TOTAL TOTAL BUDGET 9,219,572 5.6% 1,982,610 3.5'!6 8,281,367 7.2'l6 TRANSPORTATION FY97/98 150000000000000 . 0 LRS NLR cs   Budget In,ormation LEA# 60-01 60-02 60-03 V Funding Catagor1es Local \u0026amp; Stale Oesag PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS LEGAL EXPENSE FY 96/97 FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL \u0026amp; DISTRICT STATE FEDERAL DESEG LfTTlE ROCK 286,319 0 193,419 NORTH LfTTlE ROCK 8,961 0 102,504 PULASKI COUt-lTY SPECIAL 229,171 0 360,559 This category Includes funding from local sources, regular state sources, and unrestricted federal sources. This category Includes funding from restricted federal sources which must be accounted for separately from the General Fund. This category consists of funding for desegregation purposes. Expense Categortes Loco/ \u0026amp; S/a/e Fleral Desag Total Category FYP/J/97 This category consists of legal expenses incurred relative to programs funded by unrestricted local, state and federal sources. This category consists of legal expenses funded by restricted federal sources. This category consists of legal expenses Incurred relative to desegregation programs funded by desegregation sources. This category consists of the districts total legal expense for FY 96/97. Ratio or Legal Expense to Total Expense FYP/J/97 SOURCES: This category indicates the percentage of the total district expense for FY 96/97 attributable to legal fees. The Finance Offices of each of the school districts in Pulaski County. 28 TOTAL 479,738 111,485 589,730 RA no OF LEGAL EXPENSE TO TOTAL EXPENSE LEGAL FY96/97 0.3% 0.2% 0.5%   Budget Iilormation LEA# 60-01 60-02 80-03 Funding Categortes Local \u0026amp; Slate PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS LEGAL BUDGET FY 97/98 FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL\u0026amp; DISTRICT STATE FEDERAL DESEG LITTLE ROCK 270,000 0 180,000 NOR'll-1 LITTLE ROCK 47,786 0 110,000 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL 155,000 0 145,000 This category Includes funding from local sources, regular state sources, and unrestricted federal sources. Federal This category Includes funding from restricted federal sources which must be accounted tor separately from the General Fund. Dest,g This category consists of funding for desegregation purposes. Expense Categories Lacs/ \u0026amp; Stat Fodera/ Desag Total Category FY P7/98 This category consists of budgeted legal expenses relative to programs funded by unrestricted local, state and federal sources. This category consists of budgeted legal expenses funded by restricted federal sources. This category consist'$ of budgeted legal expenses relative to desegregation programs funded by desegregation sources. This category consists of tho district's total legal budget for FY 97/98. Ratio of Legal Budget to Total Budget FY97/98 SOURCES: This category Indicates the percentage of the total district budget for FY 97/98 attributable to legal fees. The Finance Offices of each of the school districts in Pulaski County. 29 RA TIO OF LEGAL BUDGETTO TOTAL TOTAL BUDGET 450,000 0.3% 157,788 0.3% 300,000 0.3% LEGAL FY97'38   LEA# 60-01 60-02 60-03 Total Deseg Expense Comp Ed Expense Comp EdPmts of Comp Ed Exp toDeseg Expense SOURCES: Budget Ii!tormation PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS COMPENSATORY EDUCATION FY 96/97 TOTAL DESEGREGATION COMPED DISTRICT EXPENSE EXPENSE LITTLE ROCK 26,380,716 6,525,075 NORTH LITTLE ROCK 2,242,508 1,416,122 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL 11.902,732 2,328,652 The total desegregation expense for FY 96/97 eligible for funding by the State. COMPED PMTS FROM ADE IN FY96/97 2,527,936 0 0 PERCENT OF COMP ED EXPENSE TO DESEG EXPENSE 24.7% 63.1% 19.6% Compensatory Education expense for FY 96/97. COMP ED EXPENSE FY96/97 Compensatory Education payments made by the ADE to the district in FY 96/97 in accordance with the Settlement Agreement. Ratio of Compensatory Education expense to total desegregation expense for FY 96/97. 8000000 6000000 4000000 2000000 0 The Finance Offices of each of the school districts in Pulaski County, the ADE General Finance Section, and the ADE Local Fiscal Services Section. 30   LEA# 60-01 60-02 60-03 Tota/Deseg Budget Comp Ed Budget CompEdPmts  of Comp Ed Budget to Deseg Budget SOURCES: Budget In,ormation PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS COMPENSATORY EDUCATION FY 97/98 TOTAL DESEGREGATION DISTRICT BUDGET LITTLE ROCK 28,144,726 NORTH LITTLE ROCK 2,401,434 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL 12,115,556 The total desegregation budget for FY 97/98 eligible for funding by the State. COMP ED BUDGET 6,841,216 1,540,000 2,419,926 COMP ED PMTS FROM ADE IN FY97/98 0 0 0 PERCENT OF COMP ED BUDGET TO DESEG BUDGET 24.3% 64.1% 20.0% Compensatory Education budget for FY 97/98. COMP ED BUDGET FY 97/98 Compensatory Education payments made by the ADE to the district in FY 97/98 In accordance with the Settlement Agreement. Ratio of Compensatory Education budget to total desegregation budget for FY 97 /98. 8000000 6000000 4000000 2000000 0 The Finance Offices of each of the school districts In Pulaski County, the ADE General Finance Section, and the ADE Local Fiscal Services Section. 31   Budget 1rff'ormation LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOLS MAGNET SCHOOL PROGRAM EXPENSE FY 96/97 FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL\u0026amp; LEA# SCHOOL STATE FEDERAL DESEG 6001003 MANN JR. HIGH 0 0 3,TT2,327 6001005 PARKVIEWHIGH 0 0 4,289,400 6001006 BOOKER ELEM 0 0 2,801,442 6001021 CARVER ELEM 0 0 2,532,481 6001027 GIBBS ELEM 0 0 1,588,333 6001043 WILLIAMS ELEM 0 0 2,226,173 TOTAL MAGNET EXPENSE 0 0 17,210,156 Funding Categorte  Local \u0026amp; State Deseg Thts category Includes funding from local sources, regular state sources, and unrestr1cted federal sources. Thts category Includes funding from restricted federal sources which must be accounted for separately from the General Fund. This category consists of funding for desegregation purposes. TOTAL 3,TT2,327 4,289,400 2,801,442 2,532,481 1,588,333 2,226,173 17,210,156 MAGNET EXPENSE FY\u0026amp;e/97 Expense Categories Local \u0026amp; State This category consists of expenses Incurred relatlvo to magnet programs funded by unrestricted local, state and federal sources. FtJdt:nl This category consists of magnet program expenses funded by restricted federal sources. Oe,eg This category consists of expenses Incurred relative to magnet programs funded from desegregation sources. Total Category FYPM7 SOURCES: The totals In this column represent the total expense for each magnet school for FY 96/97. The Little Rock. School District Finance Office and the Local Fiscal SetVices Division of tho ADE. 32   Budget Inf!rmation LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOLS MAGNET SCHOOL PROGRAM BUDGET FY 97/98 FUNDING SOURCES LOCAL\u0026amp; LEA# SCHOOL STATE FEDERAL DESEG 6001003 MANN JR. HIGH 0 0 3,835,681 6001005 PARKVIEW HIGH 0 0 4,489,957 6001006 BOOKER ELEM 0 0 2,877,181 6001021 CARVER ELEM 0 0  2,578,072 6001027 GIBBS ELEM 0 0 1,631,912 6001043 WILLIAMS ELEM 0 0 2,249,424 TOTAL MAGNET BUDGET 0 0 17,662,428 Funding Categories Local \u0026amp; Slate This category Includes funding from local sources, regular state sources, and unrestricted federal sources. This category Includes funding from restricted federal sources which must be accounted tor separately from the General Fund. This category conslst:s of funding tor desegregation purposes. TOTAL 3,835,681 4,489,957 2,877,181 2,578,072 1,631,912 2,249,424 17,662,428 MAGNET BUDGET FY97/98 Expense Categories Local \u0026amp; State This category consists of expenses budgeted relatlve to magnet programs funded by unrestricted local, state and federal sources. Federal This category consists of budgeted magnet program costs funded by restricted federal sources. Deseg Thl9 category consists of expenses budgeted relative to magnet programs funded from desegregation sources, Total Category FY97/98 SOURCES: The totals In this column represent the total budget for each magnet school for FY 97 /98. The Littlt1 Rocle SChool District Finance Office and the Local Fiscal Services Division of the ADE. 33   Extended CO~ Monitoring  RESULTS OF THE FOURTEEN QUALITATIVE ELEMENTS EVIDENCE IN THE ALLEN LETTER YES NO NIA I. Evidence that policies, procedures, rules and regulations are developed and implemented to facilitate 18 desegregation. 2. Evidence that plans related to reducing achievement disparity between black and non-black students are 15 3 progressively successful. 3. Evidence that student assignments to schools, classes and programs at each organizational level are made without 18 bias. 4. Evidence that staff development days authorized as a result of the Agreement are used to facilitate the 18 desegregation process. 5. Evidence that travel time to and from schools is not disproportionate among black and non-black students and the percentage of black students transported for desegregation is not significantly greater than the percentage of non- 18 black students transported for desegregation. 6. Evidence that guidance and counseling is designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population. 18 7. Evidence of internal procedures for ensuring that materials for appraising or counseling students are non- 18 discriminatory. 34  Extended CO~ Monitoring  RESULTS OF THE FOURTEEN QUALITATIVE ELEMENTS EVIDENCE IN THE ALLEN LETTER YES NO NIA 8. Evidence that curricular content and instructional strategies are utilized to meet the diverse needs of the student 18 population served. 9. Evidence that personnel is recruited, employed and assigned in a manner to meet the goals of a desegregating 18 school district. 10. Evidence that procedures related to extracurricular and cocurricular activities are developed and implemented to 18 identify and eliminate conditions that result in participation that is disproportionate to the student population. II. Evidence that diverse representation on appointed districtwide and school-based committees. 17 I 12. Evidence of efforts to ensure that parent attendance at school functions is not disproportionate to the student 18 population. 13. Evidence of success related to Majority to Minority transfers. 14 4 14.* Evidence that magnet schools nre an effective interdistrict remedy for racial balance. 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No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of ADE's Project Management Tool for January, 1998. Respectfully Submitted, WINSTON BRYANT Attorney General TIMO #95019 Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007 Attorney for Arkansas Department of Education IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL V. PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL NO. LR-C-82-866 ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL IVED FEB 2 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING PLAINTIFFS DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. This document describes the progress the ADE has made since March 15, 1994, in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan and itemizes the ADE's progress against timelines presented in the Plan. IMPLEMENTATION PHASE ACTIVITY I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS A. Use the previous year's three quarter average daily membership to calculate MFPA for the current school year. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of December 31, 1997 B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 ~a~d_piyf ~\nrm ormat,~ ava1_la~l~3'ati5,ecmfiFJ~.\n!I~~ ~lcula~qjor'FY 97/98\" sub'e_gJo_penodic adjustmen s C. Process and distribute State MFPA. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 ~  c5eceijl6er:_ 1997,Ei~WloO~,QLtat~gi:ializa tig_p'F.,[r\ntdiff g\"lo 'FY. ~J /~8 't\\'.8re as f9llows: ~ SD :\"f19,ff1~874 LRSD - $11,028,421 CSQ -:,..$25,182,36 ~ allotments o(State Equalization F~ ding caTci.ifafe,!~~f~ 7/98 pt December 31, ,1,997, subjegt .!9 ... P~JiQ9Lc=@djustn:ie11~'\nfilw,~ a... fp!lq~s:_ l..RSD -.$42,023, 1'{\u0026gt;7. NLRSD,-' $24,253,364 R~.SD,\n\"~5,31,64? D. Determine the number of Magnet students residing in each District and attending a Magnet School. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 ~on-the 1mormatt91\n'1 availab~~t~~c~~c0Ji.J~. ~mft~ ~~9~J orJ~,Y- ~7J9.., e_U~l?j~t t9,peri~at~ QIL!Stlllenfsf 2 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as ordered by the Court. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 lsed on the information \"available, tlie\"\"AOEcalcu ~te at December\n\"1997 for ,D' ~7/98, subject,,to perjodic adjustme-nts. sho,_uld ~~ ted that currently the Magnet Review Committee is\u0026lt;reporting this fnformation -instead of. the taff .,.attorney as indicated n , the m,t-plementation Plan. F. Calculate state aid due the LRSD based upon the Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 aased on the information available, the ADE calculated at De~mber 31, 1997 for FY 97/98, subject to periodic adjustments. G. Process and distribute state aid for Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Distributions for FY 97/98 at Decembet 31, 1997 totaled $4\n078,329. ft..llotment calculated at December 1997 for FY 97/98 was $8,905,764, subject to periodic adjustments. H. Calculate the amount of M-to-M incentive money to which each school district is entitled. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 3 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) H. Calculate the amount of M-to-M incentive money to which each school district is entitled. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Calculated for FY 97/98, subject to periodic adjustments. I. Process and distribute M-to-M incentive checks. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, September - June. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 ctmlh'VJ16M:1Rm~1:~ a\"'a1m~~~ --~-('.l '\"\"~~i,1:,,were1 ~ so~~f~\"4T9'7252 ~LR~Di $5?Ef.444 , ~ ,SQ~ 2,ai2,~i f Jle\n'lalloTif ien,t~ ?c3lculatfcJJ for:J:~JL~~1 li!bj~ClJQ,P~illLdJ9\"'agju~J,m~.Q~~ .'~~\nJ:RSD '.'.::$3\n'548, 125 ~LRSD-$1,416,112 2,,C~SD ~J\ni,?22\n~i J. Districts submit an estimated Magnet and M-to-M transportation budget to ADE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, December of each year. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In September 1997, the Magnet and M-to-M transportation budgets for FY 97/98 were submitted to the ADE by the Districts. K. Reginald Wilson notifies General Finance to pay districts for first two-thirds of the Districts' proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 4 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) K. Reginald Wilson notifies General Finance to pay districts for first two-thirds of the Districts' proposed budget. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In September 1997, General Finance was notified to pay the first onethird payments for FY 97/98 to the Districts. It should be noted that the Transportation Coordinator is currently performing this function. L. ADE pays districts for first two-thirds of their proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In, Se pt~ A~er ':t 997'.,~:Generafl\\1fFi~nce1fflia9e~ he ~rf~~ifg [ ayrri_JlJlJ~\ntoJ h~ Distrig,, forJ f1ei~'ti~~ t.@nsppr,t~!i.2.n.Jluflgefi Ft\u0026gt;eceriiPEiL1fil,Jnefol !9wirffi':Hi3~Ji~en 'pjij_dJQr ~ 1 /98? t:Rsb~- f f:\u0026lt;ff9: 861 .33 t,iLRSD -:'$141,696.00 a\u0026lt;\nssD~ A6,~41 ~Q M. ADE verifies actual expenditures submitted by Districts and reviews each bill with each District's transportation coordinator. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In August 1997, the ADE transportation coordinator reviewed each district's Magnet and M-to-M transportation costs for FY 96/97. N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as stated in Exhibit A of the Implementation Plan. 5 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In FY 94/95, the State purchased 52 buses at a cost of $1 ,799,431 which were added to or replaced existing Magnet and M-to-M buses in the Districts. The buses were distributed to the Districts as follows: LRSD - 32\nNLRSD - 6\nand PCSSD - 14. The ADE purchased 64 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $2,334,800 in FY 95/96. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 45\nNLRSD- 7\nand PCSSD- 12. In May 1997, the ADE purchased 16 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $646,400. In July 1997, the ADE purchased 16 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $624,879. 0 . Process and distribute compensatory education payments to LRSD as required by page 23 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 and January 1, of each school year through January 1, 1999. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Obligation fulfilled in FY 96/97. P. Process and distribute additional payments in lieu of formula to LRSD as required by page 24 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. 6 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) Q. Process and distribute payments to PCSSD as required by Page 28 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1994. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Final payment was distributed July 1994. R. Upon loan request by LRSD accompanied by a promissory note, the ADE makes loans to LRSD. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing through July 1, 1999. See Settlement Agreement page 24. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The LRSD received $3,000,000 in June 1997. As of this reporting date, the LRSD has received $15,000,000 in loan proceeds. S. Process and distribute payments in lieu of formula to PCSSD required by page 29 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. T. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to NLRSD as required by page 31 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 of each school year through June 30, 1996. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. 7 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS {Continued) U. Process and distribute check to Magnet Review Committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Distribution in July 1997 for FY 97/98 was $75,000. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 97/98. V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Distribution in July 1997 for FY 97/98 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 97/98. 8 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. 1. Projected Ending Date January 15, 1995 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In May 1995, monitors completed the unannounced visits of schools in Pulaski County. The monitoring process involved a qualitative process of document reviews, interviews, and observations. The monitoring focused on progress made since the announced monitoring visits. In June 1995, monitoring data from unannounced visits was included in the July Semiannual Report. Twenty-five per cent of all classrooms were visited, and all of the schools in Pulaski County were monitored. All principals were interviewed to determine any additional progress since the announced visits. The July 1995 Monitoring Report was reviewed by the ADE administrative team, the Arkansas State Board of Education, and the Districts and filed with the Court. The report was formatted in accordance with the Allen Letter. In October 1995, a common terminology was developed by principals from the Districts and the Lead Planning and Desegregation staff to facilitate the monitoring process. The announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995 and were completed on January 26, 1996. Copies of the preliminary Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education in January 1996. A report on the current status of the Cycle 5 schools in the ECOE process and their school improvement plans was filed with the Court on February 1, 1996. The unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1996 and ended on May 10, 1996. 9 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts provided data on enrollment in compensatory education programs by race, gender, and type of program. The Districts and the ADE Desegregation Monitoring staff developed a definition for instructional programs. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996 with copies distributed to the parties. Quantitative and qualitative indicators were displayed with specific information provided on cost and enrollment in compensatory programs. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996 and concluded in December 1996. In January 1997, presentations were made to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties to review the draft Semiannual Monitoring Report. The monitoring instrument and process were evaluated for their usefulness in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on achievement disparities. In February 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed. Unannounced monitoring visits began on February 3, 1997 and concluded in May 1997. In March 1997, letters were sent to the Districts regarding data requirements for the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and the additional discipline data element that was requested by the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. Desegregation data collection workshops were conducted in the Districts from March 28, 1997 to April 7, 1997. A meeting was conducted on April 3, 1997 to finalize plans for the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. Onsite visits were made to 11 Cycle 1 schools who did not submit accurate and timely data on discipline, M-to-M transfers, and policy. 10 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) As of June 1997, the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were finalized. In July 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were filed with the court, and the ADE sponsored a School Improvement Conference. Copies of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were made available for the Districts to review on July 10, 1997 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The purpose of the review was to provide the Districts an opportunity to review the report prior to submitting it to the Court. Desegregation monitoring staff members were available to answer questions. Representatives from each district participated. In August 1997, procedures and schedules were organized for the monitoring of the Cycle 2 schools in FY 97/98. A Desegregation Monitoring and School Improvement Workshop for 55 educators from the Districts was held September 10, 1997. Monitoring expectations, instruments, data collection and school improvement visits were discussed. As of October 1997, 10 of the Cycle 2 announced monitoring visits were completed, and 36 technical assistance visits were conducted. On October 9, 1997, a planning meeting was held with the desegregation monitoring staff. Deadlines, responsibilities, and strategic planning issues were discussed regarding the completion of the Semiannual Monitoring Report. Reminder letters were sent to the Cycle 2 principals outlining the data collection deadlines and availability of technical assistance. In November 1997, technical assistance visits were conducted, and announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 2 schools were completed. In December 1997, technical assistance visits were conducted regarding team visits and technical review recommendations, and copies of the infusion document and perceptual surveys were provided to schools in the ECOE process. [il January 1998,-the infusion document and perceptual surveys we~re provided to the schools in the ECOE process. \"'Tecnnical assistance ~s proviged regarding t,h\"'\nECOE RrOceS_L,W~.9Q~EtnSl,!S.,Q.UDQin9~ 11 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) e~~99t $e']Jan.':luaf .  ~ nd aR Pi\n?Jal t~the ~ .. ~- arn1n1strat1ve \\ Tea ~ l iatio1:i,,Litig!.t,,i,o,\"\"n'\"\"\"\"'== '\"\"\"\"\"'===== 12 A PETITION FOR ELECTION FOR LRSD WILL BE SUPPORTED SHOULD A MILLAGE BE REQUIRED A. Monitor court pleadings to determine if LRSD has petitioned the Court for a special election. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Ongoing. All Court pleadings are monitored monthly. B. Draft and file appropriate pleadings if LRSD petitions the Court for a special election. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 To date, no action has been taken by the LRSD. 13 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION A. Using a collaborative approach, immediately identify those laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date December, 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. B. Conduct a review within ADE of existing legislation and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. C. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. Request of the other parties to the Settlement Agreement that they identify laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. D. Submit proposals to the State Board of Education for repeal of those regulations that are confirmed to be impediments to desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. 14 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 A committee within the ADE was fonned in May 1995 to review and collect data on existing legislation and regulations identified by the parties as impediments to desegregation. The committee researched the Districts' concerns to detennine if any of the rules, regulations, or legislation cited impede desegregation. The legislation cited by the Districts regarding loss funding and worker's compensation were not reviewed because they had already been litigated. In September 1995, the committee reviewed the following statutes, acts, and regulations: Act 113 of 1993\nADE Director's Communication 93-205\nAct 145 of 1989\nADE Director's Memo 91- 67\nADE Program Standards Eligibility Criteria for Special Education\nArkansas Codes 6-18-206, 6-20-307, 6-20-319, and 6-17-1506. In October 1995, the individual reports prepared by committee members in their areas of expertise and the data used to support their conclusions were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. A report was prepared and submitted to the State Board of Education in July 1996. The report concluded that none of the items reviewed impeded desegregation. As of February 3, 1997, no laws or regulations have been detennined to impede desegregation efforts. Any new education laws enacted during the Arkansas 81 st Legislative Session will be reviewed at the close of the legislative session to ensure that they do not impede desegregation. In April 1997, copies of all laws passed during the 1997 Regular Session of the 81 st General Assembly were requested from the office of the ADE Liaison to the Legislature for distribution to the Districts for their input and review of possible impediments to their desegregation efforts. In August 1997, a meeting to review the statutes passed in the prior legislative session was scheduled for September 9, 1997. 15 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) On September 9, 1997, a meeting was held to discuss the review of the statutes passed in the prior legislative session and new ADE regulations. The Districts will be contacted in writing for their input regarding any new laws or regulations that they feel may impede desegregation. Additionally, the Districts will be asked to review their regulations to ensure that they do not impede their desegregation efforts. The committee will convene on December 1, 1997 to review their findings and finalize their report to the Administrative Team and the State Board of Education. In October 1997, the Districts were asked to review new regulations and statutes for impediments to their desegregation efforts, and advise the ADE, in writing, if they feel a regulation or statute may impede their desegregation efforts. In October 1997, the Districts were requested to advise the ADE, in writing , no later than November 1, 1997 of any new law that might impede their desegregation efforts. As of November 12, 1997, no written responses were received from the Districts. The ADE concludes that the Districts do not feel that any new law negatively impacts their desegregation efforts. The committee met on December 1, 1997 to discuss their findings regarding statutes and regulations that may impede the desegregation efforts of the Districts. The committee concluded that there were no laws or regulations that impede the desegregation efforts of the Districts. It was decided that the committee chair would prepare a report of the committee's findings for the Administrative Team and the State Board of Education. 16 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES A Through a preamble to the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The preamble was contained in the Implementation Plan filed with the Court on March 15, 1994. B. Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Ongoing C. Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement by actions taken by ADE in response to monitoring results. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Ongoing D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 17 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 At each regular monthly meeting of the State Board of Education, the Board is provided copies of the most recent Project Management Tool (PMT) and an executive summary of the PMT for their review and approval. Only activities that are in addition to the Board's monthly review of the PMT are detailed below. In May 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the total number of schools visited during the monitoring phase and the data collection process. Suggestions were presented to the State Board of Education on how recommendations could be presented in the monitoring reports. In June 1995, an update on the status of the pending Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the State Board of Education. In July 1995, the July Semiannual Monitoring Report was reviewed by the State Board of Education. On August 14, 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the need to increase minority participation in the teacher scholarship program and provided tentative monitoring dates to facilitate reporting requests by the ADE administrative team and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In September 1995, the State Board of Education was advised of a change in the PMT from a table format to a narrative format. The Board was also briefed about a meeting with the Office of Desegregation Monitoring regarding the PMT. In October 1995, the State Board of Education was updated on monitoring timelines. The Board was also informed of a meeting with the parties regarding a review of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and the monitoring process, and the progress of the test validation study. In November 1995, a report was made to the State Board of Education regarding the monitoring schedule and a meeting with the parties concerning the development of a common terminology for monitoring purposes. 18 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In December 1995, the State Board of Education was updated regarding announced monitoring visits. In January 1996, copies of the draft February Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the State Board of Education. During the months of February 1996 through May 1996, the PMT report was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. In June 1996, the State Board of Education was updated on the status of the bias review study. In July 1996, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the Court, the parties, ODM, the State Board of Education, and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In August 1996, the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team were provided with copies of the test validation study prepared by Dr. Paul Williams. During the months of September 1996 through December 1996, the PMT was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. On January 13, 1997, a presentation was made to the State Board of Education regarding the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report, and copies of the report and its executive summary were distributed to all Board members. The Project Management Tool and its executive summary were addressed at the February 10, 1997 State Board of Education meeting regarding the ADE's progress in fulfilling their obligations as set forth in the Implementation Plan. 19 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In March 1997, the State Board of Education was notified that historical information in the PMT had been summarized at the direction of the Assistant Attorney General in order to reduce the size and increase the clarity of the report. The Board was updated on the Pulaski County Desegregation Case and reviewed the Memorandum Opinion and Order issued by the Court on February 18, 1997 in response to the Districts' motion for summary judgment on the issue of state funding for teacher retirement matching contributions. During the months of April 1997 through June 1997, the PMT was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. The State Board of Education received copies of the PMT and its executive summary at the July 14, 1997 board meeting. Additionally, copies of the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and executive summary were also provided to board members. The State Board of Education received copies of the PMT and its executive summary at the August 11, 1997 board meeting. The Implementation Phase Working Group held its quarterly meeting on August 4, 1997 to discuss the progress made in attaining the goals set forth in the Implementation Plan and to direction regarding the critical areas for the current quarter. A special report regarding a historical review of the Pulaski County Settlement Agreement and the ADE's role and monitoring obligations were presented to the State Board of Education on September 8, 1997. Additionally, the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the Board for their review in accordance with the requirements contained in the ADE monitoring documents. In October 1997, the State Board of Education was provided copies of the monthly PMT and its executive summary. Additionally, a special draft report regarding disparity in achievement was submitted to the State Board Chairman and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. 20 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES {Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. {Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 {Continued) In November 1997, the State Board of Education was provided copies of the monthly PMT and its executive summary. The Implementation Phase Working Group held its quarterly meeting on November 3, 1997 to discuss the progress made in attaining the goals set forth in the Implementation Plan and to provide direction regarding the critical areas for the current quarter. In December 1997, the State Board of Education was provided copies of the monthly PMT and its executive summary. ::Ja.n uaiy?_JJf.3:'f9' 98, ' thm.t a,: ie\"'Bo\"a::,r.gY\n!\n~\u0026lt; )fW1 ,QE. rn~ti-o~r D.I. e~-~ ~ ~ncl PPEOved the PMT .and,-:the Feprua~ 12 9~ Semi~rin~!l,~\"19~it~nn_g ~eport. -:t'The Board reviewed and d1scussed'ODM's' report on .ttie ~DE's monitoring activities and instructed the Directiio:m,:i et wit the parties to discuss r~visions to thLAQE'..!msiri.iL\u0026lt;?m!9J?!~n.,,an moniton_ng ~polj~, 21 VI. REMEDIATION A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 During May 1995, team visits to Cycle 4 schools were conducted, and plans were developed for reviewing the Cycle 5 schools. In June 1995, the current Extended COE packet was reviewed, and enhancements to the Extended COE packet were prepared. In July 1995, year end reports were finalized by the Pulaski County fiefd service specialists, and plans were finalized for reviewing the draft improvement plans of the Cycle 5 schools. In August 1995, Phase I - Cycle 5 school improvement plans were reviewed. Plans were developed for meeting with the Districts to discuss plans for Phase II - Cycle 1 schools of Extended COE, and a school improvement conference was conducted in Hot Springs. The technical review visits for the FY 95/96 year and the documentation process were also discussed. In October 1995, two computer programs, the Effective Schools Planner and the Effective Schools Research Assistant, were ordered for review, and the first draft of a monitoring checklist for Extended COE was developed. Through the Extended COE process, the field service representatives provided technical assistance based on the needs identified within the Districts from the data gathered. In November 1995, ADE personnel discussed and planned for the FY 95/96 monitoring, and onsite visits were conducted to prepare schools for the FY 95/96 team visits. Technical review visits continued in the Districts. In December 1995, announced monitoring and technical assistance visits were conducted in the Districts. 22 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) At December 31, 1995, approximately 59% of the schools in the Districts had been monitored. Technical review visits were conducted during January 1996. In February 1996, announced monitoring visits and midyear monitoring reports were completed, and the field service specialists prepared for the spring NCA/COE peer team visits. In March 1996, unannounced monitoring visits of Cycle 5 schools commenced, and two-day peer team visits of Cycle 5 schools were conducted. Team lists and materials for two-day visits were prepared, and written reports of two-day team visits were prepared. Technical assistance was provided to schools in final preparation for team visits and to schools needing any school improvement information. In April and May 1996, the unannounced monitoring visits were completed. The unannounced monitoring forms were reviewed for completeness and included in the July monitoring report. The twoday peer team visits were completed, and annual COE monitoring reports were prepared. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts identified enrollment in compensatory education programs by race, gender, and type of compensatory program. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996, and copies were distributed to the parties. During August 1996, meetings were held with the Districts to discuss the monitoring requirements. Technical assistance meetings with Cycle 1 schools were planned for the 96/97 school year. The Districts were requested to record discipline data in accordance with the Allen Letter and to include the race, gender, and years of experience of the teacher. In September 1996, recommendations regarding the ADE monitoring schedule for Cycle 1 schools and content layouts of the semiannual report were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. Training materials were developed with training schedules outlined for Cycle 1 schools. 23 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In October 1996, all schools in the Districts identified their technical assistance needs by utilizing their school improvement plans. Technical assistance needs were identified and addressed to prepare each school for their team visits. The announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996. In December 1996, the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools were completed, and technical assistance needs were identified from school site visits. In January 1997, the ECOE monitoring section identified technical assistance needs of the Cycle 1 schools, and the data was reviewed when the draft February Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, the State Board of Education, and the parties. In February 1997, field service specialists prepared for the peer team visits of the Cycle 1 schools. NCA accreditation reports were presented to the NCA Committee, and NCA reports were prepared for presentation at the April NCA meeting in Chicago. In March and April 1997, 76 visits were made to schools or central offices to work with principals, ECOE steering committees, and designated district personnel concerning school improvement planning. As of May 1997, 111 visits were made to schools or central offices to work with principals, ECOE steering committees, and designated central office staff concerning school improvement planning, and a workshop was conducted on Leaming Styles for Geyer Springs Elementary School. A School Improvement Conference was held in Hot Springs on July 15-17, 1997. The conference included information on the process of continuous school improvement, results of the first five years of COE, connecting the mission with the school improvement plan, and improving academic performance. In August 1997, technical assistance needs were evaluated for the FY 97/98 school year. 24 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In October 1997, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted by the field service representatives. The field service representatives provided technical assistance to the Districts through meetings with the ECOE steering committees, assistance in analyzing perceptual surveys, and by providing samples of school improvement plans, Gold File catalogs, and web site addresses to schools visited. In November 1997, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted by the field service representatives in conjunction with the announced monitoring visits. In December 1997, the field service representatives provided technical assistance to the Districts by providing copies of the infusion document and the perceptual survey and meeting with the ECOE committees and chairs to discuss the process. B. Identify available resources for providing technical assistance for the specific condition, or circumstances of need, considering resources within ADE and the Districts, and also resources available from outside sources and experts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. C. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature search for research evaluating compensatory education programs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 25 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) C. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature search for research evaluating compensatory education programs. (Continued) D. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 An updated ERIC Search was conducted on May 15, 1995 to locate research on evaluating compensatory education programs. The ADE received the updated ERIC disc that covered material through March 1995. In August 1995, a new ERIC disc arrived, and an updated search was conducted. These articles were reviewed. An ERIC search was conducted in September 30, 1996 to identify current research dealing with the evaluation of compensatory education programs, and the articles were reviewed. An ERIC search was conducted in April 1997 to identify current research on compensatory education programs and sent to the Cycle 1 principals and the field service specialists for their use. Identify and research technical resources available to ADE and the Districts through programs and organizations such as the Desegregation Assistance Center in San Antonio, Texas. 1. Projected Ending Date Summer 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. E. Solicit, obtain, and use available resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. 26 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 From March 1995 through July 1995, technical assistance and resources were obtained from the following sources: the Southwest Regional Cooperative\nUALR regarding training for monitors\nODM on a project management software\nADHE regarding data review and display\nand Phi Delta Kappa, the Desegregation Assistance Center and the Dawson Cooperative regarding perceptual surveys. Technical assistance was received on the Microsoft Project software in November 1995, and a draft of the PMT report using the new software package was presented to the ADE administrative team for review. In December 1995, a data manager was hired permanently to provide technical assistance with computer software and hardware. In October 1996, the field service specialists conducted workshops in the Districts to address their technical assistance needs and provided assistance for upcoming team visits. In November and December 1996, the field service specialists addressed technical assistance needs of the schools in the Districts as they were identified and continued to provide technical assistance for the upcoming team visits. In January 1997, a draft of the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties. The ECOE monitoring section of the report included information that identified technical assistance needs and resources available to the Cycle 1 schools. Technical assistance was provided during the January 29-31, 1997 Title I Mid-Winter Conference. The theme of the conference centered around the Improving America's Schools Act which emphasizes creating a learning community by building capacity schools to better serve all children and empowering parents to acquire additional skills and knowledge to better support the education of their children. 27 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In February 1997, three ADE employees attended the Southeast Regional Conference on Educating Black Children which facilitated the ADE in identifying and obtaining technical assistance resources. The focus of the conference was Excellence Without Excuse - Educating All Children. Participants received training from national experts who outlined specific steps that promote and improve the education of black children. On March 6-9, 1997, three members of the ADE's Technical Assistance Section attended the National Committee for School Desegregation Conference in order to identify and obtain technical assistance resources for use in desegregation efforts. The participants received training in strategies for Excellence and Equity: Empowerment and Training for the Future. Specific information was received regarding the current status of court-ordered desegregation, unitary status, and resegregation and distributed to the Districts and ADE personnel. The field service specialists attended workshops in March on ACT testing and school improvement to identify technical assistance resources available to the Districts and the ADE that will facilitate desegregation efforts. ADE personnel attended the Eighth Annual Conference on Middle Level Education in Arkansas presented by the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Education on April 6-8, 1997 which identified technical assistance resources available to the Districts. The theme of the conference was Sailing Toward New Horizons. In May 1997, the field service specialists attended the NCA annual conference and an inservice session with Mutiu Fagbayi in their continuing efforts of identifying resources for providing technical assistance. An Implementation Oversight Committee member participated in the Consolidated COE Plan inservice training. In June 1997, field service staff attended a SAT-9 testing workshop to facilitate their efforts of identifying resources for providing technical assistance to the Districts. 28 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In July 1997, the field service specialists participated in the three-day School Improvement Conference held in Hot Springs. The conference provided the Districts with information on the COE school improvement process, technical assistance on monitoring and assessing achievement, availability of technology for the classroom teacher, and teaching strategies for successful student achievement. In a continuing effort to identify and provide technical assistance resources to the Districts, Field Service personnel attended the ASCD Statewide Conference and the AAEA Administrators Conference in August 1997. On August 18, 1997, the bi-monthly Team V meeting was held and presentations were made on the Early Literacy Leaming in Arkansas (ELLA) program and the Schools of the 21st Century program. The ELLA program provides staff development to classroom teachers with an emphasis on grades K-3. The Schools of the 21st Century program emphasizes a coordination of efforts and resources within the community to prepare children in their early years for school. In September 1997, technical assistance was provided to the Cycle 2 principals on data collection for onsite and offsite monitoring. In an effort to obtain resources for technical assistance, the Lead Planner, the Equity Coordinator, the Reading Specialist, and the Assistant Director for Accountability attended the Region VI Desegregation Conference in October 1997. Current desegregation and educational equity cases and unitary status issues were the primary focus of the conference. On October 14, 1997, the bi-monthly Team V meeting was held in Paragould to enable members to observe a 21st Century school and a school that incorporates traditional and multi-age classes in its curriculum. In November 1997, the field service representatives attended the Governor's Partnership Workshop to discuss how to tie the committee's activities with the ECOE process. 29 VII. TEST VALIDATION A. Using a collaborative approach, the ADE will select and contract with an independent bias review service or expert to evaluate the Stanford 8, or other monitoring instruments used to measure disparities in academic achievement between black students and white students. B. 1. Projected Ending Date March, 1995 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 On March 29, 1995, letters were sent to four national experts about conducting a test bias validation of the Stanford Achievement Test, Eighth Edition, Form K (SAT-8). Dr. Paul Williams, Deputy Director of Educational Testing Service (ETS), contacted the ADE in April of 1995 concerning the proposal for validating the SAT-8 test. The ADE requested that Dr. Williams conduct a validity study of test items used in the SAT-8. Dr. Williams submitted a final proposal for his services. The ADE Bias Review Test Committee met Friday, July 7, 1995, and approved Dr. William's contract proposal. The final contract was forwarded to Dr. Williams for his signature. The contract was signed in August 1995, thereby, completing this goal. By April 1994, establish a bias review committee to oversee the bias review process, and invite representatives of the Districts and parties to meet with the bias review committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Complete. ADE established a Bias Review Committee in April 1994. In accordance with the Implementation Plan, representatives from the Districts and the parties were invited to attend and participate in this and all meetings of the Bias Review Committee. 30 VII. TEST VALIDATION (Continued) C. Upon completion of test validation procedures by the bias review service or expert, the ADE will adopt and use a validated test as a monitoring instrument. 1. Projected Ending Date March 1995 and ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Dr. Paul Williams met with the staff of the Psychological Corporation to review their methods and procedures. In August 1995, he met with the staff at Georgia State University to review the statistical methods that would be used in the analysis. Dr. Williams reported difficulty with the bias-review study in receiving the names of the bias panel and the complete SAT-8 data set from the Psychological Corporation. Dr. Williams submitted an invoice totaling $8,961 for Task I activities of the SAT-8 validity study for partial fulfillment of the test validation study. On December 6, 1995, a contract extension for Dr. Williams was reviewed by the Legislative Council. In January 1996, he indicated that he was in the final stages of the test validation, and the ADE was presented a draft report in March 1996. In May 1996, Dr. Williams stated that the wrong data sets were sent to him by the Psychological Corporation resulting in Task 3 having to be redone. A new draft of the final report was received by the ADE in July 1996. In August 1996, copies of the test validation report were provided to the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team for their review. On September 10, 1996, the LRSD notified the ADE that they had reviewed the test validation report and would like to meet with the ADE to discuss the report. The ADE Director indicated that he would schedule a meeting with the LRSD to discuss the report. In October 1996, historical files and data were provided to the ADE Director, the ADE Assistant Director for Technical Services, and the ADE Assistant Director for Planning and Curriculum for their review in preparation for a meeting with the LRSD regarding the validity study. 31 VII. TEST VALIDATION (Continued) C. Upon completion of test validation procedures by the bias review service or expert, the ADE will adopt and use a validated test as a monitoring instrument. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) Test validation procedures by the expert have been completed. A recommendation was drafted proposing the use of the SA T-8 by the ADE as the validated test for monitoring. The ADE is presently working to arrange a meeting with the Administration of the LRSD to discuss the test validation study. Effective September 22, 1997, the State Board of Education hired a new Director of the General Education Division, which should allow the ADE to move forward in this matter. In October 1997, the GED Director was updated on the history of the test validation process to provide the Director with background information in preparation for a meeting with the LRSD. 32 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING A. Through an interactive process with representatives of desegregating districts, identify in-service training needs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section VIII.D. of this report. 8. Develop in-service training programs to address in-service training needs of desegregating districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section VIII.D. of this report. C. Implement in-service training programs to address in-service training needs of desegregating districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section VIII.D. of this report. D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 33 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING (Continued) D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In April 1995, the Tri-District Staff Development Committee were provided an overview of the Scott Alternative Leaming Center's operation and met with students and staff. In May 1995, the Districts were in the process of self-assessment and planning for fall staff development. The Districts worked on staff development to be incorporated into their fall 95/96 preschool calendars. The uniqueness of each district's needs and their schools was considered in the planning by utilizing the results of needs assessment instruments. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on September 13, 1995 to plan for an ADE administered Classroom Management grant. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on September 19, 1995 to finalize the Classroom Management grant proposal. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on October 24, 1995 to discuss program and staff development evaluation models that might be available to the Districts. On November 15, 1995, the ADE met with an ODM representative to discuss the progress the ADE had made in attaining the objectives outlined in the Implementation Plan with regard to inservice training. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on November 21, 1995 to discuss upcoming training events and various NLR programs that focus on non-academic needs. A new program consisting of placing a graduate student of social work, a field supervisor, and a OHS worker in the district at no cost to the district was discussed. Additionally, NLR provided an overview of their program for credit deficient students. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on December 19, 1995 to discuss information dealing with ways to broaden the perspective of multicultural education. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on January 17, 1996 to discuss proposed changes in the standards regarding media centers and NLRSD's staff development strategic planning committee. The committee reviewed a video on diversity produced by the Arkansas Elementary Principals Association. 34 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING (Continued) D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on February 21, 1996 to discuss the implications of budget cuts on staff development programs and PCSSD's request for unitary status for their staff development program. The committee also discussed the need for computer literacy, technology training, and acquisition of hardware and software by the Districts. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on March 27, 1996 to discuss available resources concerning sexual harassment. ADE regulations in relation to staff members attending professional association conferences as well as the district staff development and potential sites for training seminars were also discussed. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on April 30, 1996 to discuss the reconfiguring of Jacksonville Junior High, PCSSD professional development schedules, and APSCN on-line timelines. A tour of the Washington Magnet school was also conducted. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee received a demonstration of UALR's Baum Decision Support Center's capabilities regarding consensus and planning on May 29, 1996. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee did not meet during September, October, and November 1996 because of scheduling conflicts and the extended medical leave of the ADE liaison. On December 18, 1996, the Tri-District Staff Development Committee met to discuss the linkage between the Implementation Plan, staff development, and student achievement. On January 21, 1997, the Tri-District Staff Development Committee met and discussed sharing middle school strategies and the Districts' training catalogs. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on February 25, 1997 to discuss their current staff development programs and an overview of the relationship of their current programs with their desegregation plans. 35 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING (Continued) D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on March 26, 1997 to observe the Great Expectations Program, a program designed to instill confidence and self-esteem in students at Bale Elementary, one of five schools in the LRSD participating in the program. The principal and mentor teachers provided information on the components and philosophy of the program, and students demonstrated selected components. The PCSSD may adopt the program for selected schools in their district. The committee was provided with an update of pertinent information on resources available to the Districts. The committee decided that the ADE liaison to the committee would gather documentation of completed staff development directly from the Districts, instead of the Districts providing this information at the committee meetings. New information on teacher licensure and rules and regulations was shared with the Tri-District Staff Development Committee at their April 1997 meeting. A report was presented to the committee on information from the Arkansas Council for Social Studies about an October 1997 meeting on integrated curriculum. The Districts will provide principal retreats this summer as a part of their staff development. The PCSSD will sponsor a renowned speaker on strategies to serve at risk youth in August 1997 in which the committee is invited to attend. The LRSD shared survey results from a pilot administration to four teachers in each district. The survey found the sample to be strong in content but lacking in context and process. Plans to address these needs will be developed. In another survey to certified and noncertified LRSD staff, stress management was the major concern. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on May 14, 1997 to participate in a teleconference with the five 1996 awardees of the National Awards Program for Model for Professional Development. The PCSSD shared their summer and fall staff development catalog with the members. The committee will reconvene in the fall of the 97 /98 school year. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee is scheduled to meet on September 30, 1997 to discuss collaborative actions for FY 97/98. 36 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING (Continued) D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on September 30, 1997 to discuss their staff development for the 1997/1998 school year. The PCSSD had a pre-school in-service for the faculty, and the LRSD conducted a Principals Academy with an expert on the math and science initiative which lasted several days. The NLRSD is providing staff development by satellite. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on October 28, 1997. The LRSD and NLRSD shared some of their staff development course offerings with the committee, and the PCSSD discussed ways of optimizing opportunities for staff development with specific emphasis on the junior high school conflict resolution training. In November 1997, the Lead Planner provided technical assistance to the certified staff of Central High School regarding data disaggregation, test score analysis and ways to improve student achievement. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on November 25, 1997 to discuss the Standards for Staff Development. It was reported that the LRSD will begin providing technology training to their employees in January by utilizing business teachers. Additionally, the committee discussed a collaborative venture of the Districts involving a worxshop from Chicago on a program called \"Great Expectations.\" '.fhe Tri-District Staff Development Com mil,tee met on Decembe( 16\n) 997 to discuss technology plans, strategies for' obtaining information currently being provlded to the education cooperatives~ scheduling of Arkansas history, and the development of a comprehensive list of L9cations available for staff development:\" Members agreed to bring information on available locations to the January meeting and.hav~\net_ a tentativ~ completion date Jor thej \u0026gt;rojecLq_f l!layj ~98: 37 IX. RECRUITMENT OF MINORITY TEACHERS A. Facilitate communication between the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities with teacher education programs. 1. Projected Ending Dates (See dates on individual key activities) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 A staff member of the ADE's certification department attended all of the college career days in FY 94/95 in Arkansas and one out-of-state. In FY 95/96, ADE certification staff members attended career and job fairs at the following colleges and universities: Philander Smith College\nUAM\nHSU\nATU\nUCA\nASU\nUA-Pine Bluff\nUA-Fayetteville\nHarding University\nSAU\nand Jackson State. ADE certification staff met with representatives from the Districts to ensure they were aware that ADE personnel were available to provide assistance in recruitment and certification of minority teacher candidates. A job fair was conducted at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on December 4, 1996. The Districts were advised of the ADE's availability for providing assistance in recruitment and certification. In February 1997, ADE certification staff members attended teacher job fairs at Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech University, and University of Central Arkansas to facilitate communication between the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities with teacher education programs. ADE certification staff members attended teacher job fairs at Harding University, UA-Fayetteville, UA-Pine Bluff, and ASU in April 1997 to facilitate communication between the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities with teacher education programs. From April 16, 1997 through May 6, 1997, ADE certification staff members attended teacher job fairs at Philander Smith College and SAU to facilitate communication between the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities with teacher education programs. Additionally, ADE staff attended an out-of-state teacher job fair at Jackson State University at Jackson, Mississippi. Recruitment activities were suspended for the summer, but they will resume in the later part of September for FY 97/98. On September 25, 1997, the ADE's Professional Licensure Supervisor attended a career day job fair at Philander Smith College to provide support to the Districts in recruiting teachers. 38 IX. RECRUITMENT OF MINORITY TEACHERS (Continued) A. Facilitate communication between the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities with teacher education programs. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) On November 6, 1997, the Professional Licensure Supervisor attended a career day job fair at the University of the Ozarks in order to facilitate the Districts' recruitment efforts. Recruitment activities will resume in February 1998. B. Beginning in 1994, by May and November of each year, Districts will supply to the ADE information about shortages of teachers by grade and subject area. 1. Projected Ending Dates Ongoing, as stated. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Letters were sent in May, August, and December 1995 to the Districts requesting information regarding teaching positions available by grade and subject areas. In May and November 1996, the Human Resources offices of the Districts were requested to provide information regarding teaching positions available by grade and subject area. On February 4, 1997, the ADE again requested that the Districts provide information to ADE regarding teacher shortages. During February 1997, the NLRSD and the PCSSD responded to the ADE regarding teacher shortages. NLRSD teacher shortages are expected in the areas of Special Education, Mathematics, the Sciences, Foreign Language, and English as a Second Language. PCSSD teacher shortages are anticipated in the areas of Foreign Language, Mathematics, the Sciences, and Gifted and Talented Education. On May 20, 1997, information was requested from the Districts regarding teacher shortages. Follow-up letters were sent to the Districts on July 11, 1997 requesting information on teacher shortages that was initially requested in May. 39 IX. RECRUITMENT OF MINORITY TEACHERS (Continued) C. Beginning in 1994, by May and December of each year, request information from colleges and universities about the numbers and types of minorityteacher graduates. 1. Projected Ending Dates Ongoing, as stated. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In May and December 1995, letters were sent to all Deans and Certifying Officers of Institutions of Higher Education in Arkansas requesting information on minority teacher graduates. Letters were sent to all Deans and Certifying Officers of Institutions of Higher Education in Arkansas in May and November 1996 requesting information on minority teacher graduates. On May 20, 1997, letters were sent to all Arkansas colleges and universities with teacher education programs requesting minority teacher graduate information. Cetters were sent to aff'collegesancf~universities n 1rrf\u0026lt;ansa6s\u0026lt;iwitR tea chef education programs \"\"on :~De~.m.!?~ 17~ 97 \"' egueJJmg rn,inority t~~cher gradu~t~, informa!ion1 D. Within 30 days of receiving data from colleges and universities provide the Districts data on teacher openings to the colleges and universities on minority graduates to the Districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In June 1995 and January 1996, ADE sent the information received from Arkansas colleges and universities on minority teacher education graduates to the Districts. In July 1996 and January 1997, ADE sent the information received from Deans and Certifying Officers on minority teacher education graduates to the Districts. 40 IX. RECRUITMENT OF MINORITY TEACHERS (Continued) D. Within 30 days of receiving data from colleges and universities provide the Districts data on teacher openings to the colleges and universities on minority graduates to the Districts. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) On February 3, 1997, a list of minority teacher graduates from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville was forwarded to the Districts. The information on these graduates was received after the initial list was compiled. The addition of these graduates was sent to the Districts as an addendum to the list of graduates compiled on January 16, 1997. The ADE provided the Districts with the Minority Teacher Graduate Report which was compiled from the minority teacher graduate information received from Arkansas colleges and universities in July 1997. E. Each November, ADE will request information from the Districts on the effectiveness of ADE's minority recruitment assistance, including an assessment of the minority teacher candidates' database. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 On November 30, 1994, letters were sent to the Districts requesting feedback on the effectiveness of the ADE's minority recruitment assistance. Follow-up letters were sent on March 17, 1995 since no responses had been received. Additional follow-up letters were sent to the Districts in August 1995 because the ADE had received no responses from the Districts. A planning and evaluation meeting was scheduled on January 11, 1996 with representatives from the Districts. The Districts did not attend the meeting. In February 1997, letters were sent to the Districts requesting feedback on the effectiveness of ADE's minority recruitment assistance. The NLRSD and the PCSSD submitted favorable evaluations concerning the effectiveness of the ADE's recruitment assistance efforts. The ADE did not received any information from the LRSD regarding this matter. 41 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES A. Assist ADHE in identifying, analyzing, addressing and eliminating racial disparities in the allocation of scholarships. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. 8. Representatives of the ADE and the ADHE will wori\u0026lt; together, review ADHE's available data to identify racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. C. Using its knowledge about public schools, teacher education and certification, and through a collaborative effort with the Districts, ADE will analyze racial disparities in ADHE scholarship allocations. ADE will report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations about racial disparities in allocating scholarships to ADHE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. D. Working with the ADHE, the ADE will use its relationships in the public education institutional settings to assist implementation of measures designed to reduce racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 42 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) D. Working with the ADHE, the ADE will use its relationships in the public education institutional settings to assist implementation of measures designed to reduce racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In April 1995, ADE met with representatives of ADHE concerning identification and analysis of possible disparities in scholarship allocations. In June 1995, a collaborative effort was made between the ADE and ADHE to enhance the rate at which minorities were applying for the 1995 teacher scholarships with special emphasis on the areas of science, math, and foreign language through a direct mail program. In July 1995, representatives from the ADE and the Districts met to review the scholarship applications. The Implementation Committee on Financial Assistance to Minority Teacher Candidates discussed ways to increase minority awareness of the scholarships available for minority teacher applicants. The committee agreed to meet quarterly to identify, analyze, and address eliminating racial disparities in scholarships. The committee met in December 1995 to discuss the distribution of scholarships for the 95/96 school year. The committee meets on a continuous basis to review scholarship distributions and discuss ways of improving the pool of applicants for minority teacher scholarships as detailed further in Section X.E. of this report. E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE\nevaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 During the May 1995 Legislative session, Acts 188, 189 and 259 regarding scholarships were passed. A meeting to monitor and analyze the distribution of scholarships for the 95/96 school year was held on December 15, 1995. 43 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE\nevaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) The committee met on June 7, 1996 to review the scholarship applications for minority teacher candidates for the 96/97 school year. Representatives from the ADHE stated that the ADHE expected to have the resources to fund: 56 scholarships under the Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program\n100 scholarships under the Minority Teacher Scholars Program\nand 13 scholarships under the Minority Masters Fellows Program. The committee also discussed ways of increasing the scholarship applicant pools, and a recommendation was made to make scholarships available to parttime students. In September 1996, a proposal was submitted to the Assistant to the Director for Legislative Services recommending the Legislature offer minority teacher scholarships to part-time students. The committee met on October 23, 1996 to review the scholarships awarded for the 96/97 school year. The following scholarships were funded: 60 scholarships totaling $144,266 for the Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program\n20 scholarships totaling $107,500 for the Minority Masters Fellows Program\n109 scholarships totaling $505,093 for the Minority Teacher Scholars Program\nand 258 students in the Freshman/Sophomore Minority Grant Program received scholarships totaling $374,000. In March 1997, information on minority teacher scholarships and how to apply was provided to the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities. The Districts were informed of ADHE's scholarship promotional efforts and legislative updates. The next meeting of the committee will be in September 1997. On April 8, 1997, notifications were sent to all Arkansas colleges and universities on the Minority Teacher Scholars Program reminding them that the deadline for receiving applications was June 1, 1997. This information was also provided to the Districts. The Minority Teacher Scholarship Committee will meet on October 9, 1997 to discuss the scholarships awarded for FY 97/98. 44 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE\nevaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) The Minority Teacher Scholarship Recruitment Committee met on October 9, 1997 to discuss the scholarships awarded for FY 97/98. The ADHE Assistant Coordinator for Student Financial Aid provided a comprehensive presentation on scholarships awarded for the 97 /98 school year. There were 235 scholarships awarded in the Freshman/Sophomore Minority Scholarship program totaling $344,988. The Emergency Secondary Education Loan program awarded 52 scholarships for a total of $119,370. There were 83 scholarships for $403,520 awarded in the Minority Teachers Scholars program. The Minority Masters Fellows program awarded 20 scholarships for a total of $73,750. The ADHE representative indicated that during the 1997 regular legislative session legislation was passed to allow hispanics and asians to participate in the minority scholarship programs. It was stated that the average GPA for minority teacher scholarship recipients had increased to 3.13, and that the dollars awarded in the Minority Masters Fellows program were down from last year because most of the recipients were part-time students. The committee discussed numerous avenues that might be utilized to inform minority applicants of scholarships available. Communication with the faculty of Arkansas colleges and universities regarding the availability of scholarships was discussed as a way of informing teaching students of possible resources available to them. The next quarterly meeting of the Minority Teacher Scholarship Recruitment Committee will be February 19, 1998. 45 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF A. Administer the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan developed by the ADE staff and Board of Education and officially adopted by the Board of Education (see Exhibit B for the ADE's Minority Recruitment Plan with specific objectives and timelines). 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The Minority Recruitment Committee met on Friday, April 14, 1995. New committee members were assigned tasks and goals to increase the effectiveness of the Minority Recruitment Plan. At the Minority Recruitment Committee meeting on May 18, 1995, the committee was divided into four working sub-teams to update the annual plan. Each team focused on one of the four goals in the Minority Recruitment Plan and monitored specific task completions. From June to October 1995, subcommittees met and worked on monitoring the progress of the ADE in accomplishing the tasks outlined in the Minority Recruitment Plan. In September 1995, the ADE reached an agreement with the Arkansas Statewide Systemic Initiative (ASSI) for conducting an audit of the Minority Recruitment Plan. The committee reviewed the recommendations and comments for updating the plan at the November 1995 meeting and reviewed the final draft at the December meeting. The ASSl's audit findings were presented to the committee on January 16, 1996. It was determined during the initial review that the files were incomplete to the extent that an accurate audit was not possible. The auditor met with the committee in March 1996 to review the additional documentation in the files. The auditor prepared the final report in April 1996 indicating that of the 89 actions contained in the Minority Recruitment Plan, 74 of the items had been completed, nine were in progress, and six had not been started. The audit stated that of the 22 items in Goal 1, 15 were completed, one was in progress, and six had not been started. Goal 2 contained 14 items, 13 of which were completed and one in progress. Goal 3 consisted of 30 items with 29 items completed and one in progress. Goal 4 consisted of 23 items with 17 items completed and six in progress. 46 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) A. Administer the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan developed by the ADE staff and Board of Education and officially adopted by the Board of Education (see Exhibit B for the ADE's Minority Recruitment Plan with specific goals, objectives and timelines). (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) The Minority Recruitment Committee met on June 6, 1996 to discuss updates and revisions addressed in the audit and the new racial/gender report on Grades 21 and above. Since the completion of the audit, Goals 2.3.4 and 3.3.8 were completed, and a list of recommendations for retention activities was written. Also, a random sample of ADE employees was asked to fill out questionnaires, but only a limited number were returned. In August 1996, the Minority Recruitment Committee met and discussed the actions necessary to complete Goals 1 and 4 contained in the Minority Recruitment Plan. At the September 1996 meeting, the committee was updated on the progress of all four goals in the Minority Recruitment Plan. The committee heard an analysis of application and hiring practices and discussed the relevance of the data. Suggestions made by the State Board of Education regarding the Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet were discussed at the February 1996 meeting of the Minority Recruitment Committee. Goal 1 of the Minority Recruitment Plan will be completed when the employee tracking sheet is finalized. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on March 14, 1997 and March 27, 1997 to discuss the draft Revised Minority Recruitment Plan and progress toward completing Goal 4. The committee passed a motion to omit Section 1. 1 from Goal 1 of the draft revised plan. Additionally, the committee suggested that communication be made an integral part of each goal of the revised plan. The committee discussed the need for professional training programs, incentives for educational opportunities, and upward mobility for all staff within the ADE. In an effort to complete Goal 4, a representative from the ADE communication section presented development costs for media materials to the committee. Additionally, a representative from the ADE MIS section discussed the possibility of using the network to disseminate information to employees. It was suggested that the committee continue to receive assistance from MIS on the orientation video. 47 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) A. Administer the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan developed by the ADE staff and Board of Education and officially adopted by the Board of Education (see Exhibit B for the ADE's Minority Recruitment Plan with specific goals, objectives and timelines). (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In an effort to represent all sections within the ADE, the committee recommended that representatives from the ADE communication and MIS sections be added as members to the committee. Currently, neither section is represented on the committee. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on April 18, 1997 to discuss the need to revise the action steps for each of the committee's four goals. The committee decided to schedule a two-day retreat in an effort to review all goals and actions. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on May 19, 1997 to discuss the agenda for the annual retreat and revisions to the action plan emphasizing recruitment and retention at all grade levels. A two-day annual retreat was held on June 18-19, 1997 at the Teacher Retirement Building. The retreat facilitated the revision of the Minority Recruitment Committee's action plan for their four goals. Dr. Gary Chamberlain, UALR faculty member, served as the facilitator. The revised plan was distributed to the Minority Recruitment Committee at their July 18, 1997 meeting for final approval before it is submitted to the administrative team and the State Board of Education. The Minority Recruitment Committee meeting scheduled for September 12, 1997 was rescheduled for September 30, 1997 due to members scheduling conflicts. The meeting will be reported in the November PMT. The Minority Recruitment Committee met with the ADE Deputy Director in November 1997 to provide him with a copy of the revised plan and receive his input on the plan. B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 48 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) 8. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 As of August 1995, the ADE had hired or transferred 38 employees in Grades 21 and above in the General Education Division. This group was composed of 11 black females, 5 black males, 16 white females, 4 white males, 1 other female, and 1 other male. The racial composition of the these employees was 52.6 percent non-minority and 47.4 percent minority. As of October 1995, there were 161 filled positions in the GED in Grades 21 and above. There were 27 minorities or 22.9 percent in Grades 21 and above. An analysis on Goal 1 regarding application and hiring practices was presented at the September 1996 meeting. Samples of graphs and tables for presenting the data were distributed at the meeting. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on December 13, 1996 to discuss the latest draft of the ADE Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The committee recommended various format changes including the addition of a table of contents and an executive summary. The committee met on January 17, 1997 to continue the discussion on the draft ADE Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The Assistant Director for Planning and Curriculum agreed with all but three of the committee's recommendations for the employee tracking sheet. He requested that the committee continue discussions on this matter. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on February 14, 1997 to discuss the status of the Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The employee tracking sheet will enable the committee to monitor the recruitment and retention of minority employees by unit and section at every grade level and monitor minority representation at all grade levels within the ADE. The committee also discussed the lack of minority employees in some areas and the loss of several minority employees. There were also discussions regarding the possibility of revising the new Minority Recruitment Plan that has been submitted to the ADE administrative team. 49 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) The committee received information on Arkansas pupil enrollment by race at their March 14, 1997 meeting. Arkansas enrollment figures for October 1, 1996 revealed that 73. 7% of all students are white, 23.4% are black, 1.8% are hispanic, 0.7% are asian, and 0.4% are native american. In an effort to assess the effectiveness of the action steps for each goal, agenda items are being developed for the committee's June retreat. The committee recommended that invitations be sent to Senator Beebe, Julie Cullen, Gene Wilhoit, and all State Board members. At the May 1997 Minority Recruitment Committee meeting, the committee discussed reviewing the most recent quarterly hiring and retention report and revisions to the action plan at the annual retreat. Discussions during the July retreat focused on the current plan, the original purpose of the plan, and necessary changes with input provided by committee members and speakers from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, Employment Securities, and the ADE. 50 XII. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION A. Improve the effectiveness of the ADE's existing rules, regulations, and site evaluation form for assessing the desegregation impacts of school construction between school districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section XII.C. of this report. B. Review existing rules, regulations and site evaluation forms and their application to school construction projects within districts and between districts. 1. Projected Ending Date October 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section XII.C. of this report. C. Amend the rules, regulations and site evaluation forms as they apply to all districts contiguous to the three Pulaski County school districts to assure that the school construction analysis specifically addresses the impacts on racial balances of individual school sites within the three districts. 1. Projected Ending Date October 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 ADE's School Site Selection Committee met on April 21 , 1995 to revise the proposed rules and regulations. The proposed rules and regulations were presented to the State Board of Education on May 8, 1995. The Board voted to table the decision on public comment until the proposed rules and regulations were reviewed by the Attorney General's Office. The Attorney General's Office reviewed the revised school construction draft and provided a letter of approval. 51 XII. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION (Continued) C. Amend the rules, regulations and site evaluation forms as they apply to all districts contiguous to the three Pulaski County school districts to assure that the school construction analysis specifically addresses the impacts on racial balances of individual school sites within the three districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) On June 12, 1995, the State Board of Education voted to place the revised School Site Approval rules and regulations for public comment. The hearing was held on June 19, 1995 in the ADE Auditorium, and a copy of the revised draft was sent to all school districts in an ADE Director's Memo. Proposed rules and regulations underwent a third revision and were presented to the Board in July 1995 with a request for final approval. The revised rules and regulations were approved by the State Board of Education on July 10, 1995. On August 3, 1995, the proposed School Site Approval rules and regulations were reviewed by the Legislative Council. Due to questions raised by the staff attorney for the Legislative Council, the council voted to defer review until their next meeting so that additional information could be obtained to resolve the questioned items. The proposed School Site Approval rules and regulations were reviewed by the Legislative Council on September 7, 1995 and went into effect on September 8, 1995. Goal completed. No additional reporting required. 52 XIII. ASSIST PCSSD A Determine if the PCSSD wants and needs assistance in lowering the cost of Black History course offerings to its certified staff. 1. Projected Ending Date April, 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 A letter was mailed to the desegregation director of the PCSSD on March 16, 1995 regarding offering assistance in facilitating a special arrangement with colleges and universities for reducing the cost of a black history course offering to the PCSSD certified staff. In a letter dated April 3, 1995, the PCSSD responded that their staff development director was working with UALR to develop the black history course offerings. No additional assistance was requested of the ADE. Goal completed as of June 1995. B. If PCSSD wants assistance, communicate with local colleges and universities to facilitate the Black History course offerings to PCSSD teachers at the lower costs possible. 1. Projected Ending Date September 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 UALR informed the ADE that they had contacted PCSSD regarding their willingness to provide non-credit black history studies for the PCSSD. UALR indicated that as of November 11 , 1994 they had received no response from the PCSSD. Two universities offered assistance in providing teachers in the PCSSD a black history course. The ADE had not received requests for any assistance with the facilitation of a black history course in the PCSSD as of February 27, 1995. On April 3, 1995, the PCSSD informed ADE that its staff development director was working with UALR to develop the black history course offering. No additional assistance was requested of the ADE. 53 XIV. SCATTERED SITE HOUSING A. Through Executive Branch communication procedures, ADE will inquire about State land holdings in Pulaski County and about the availability of State land holdings for use as building sites for scattered-site housing. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The ADE had previously inquired about State land holdings in Pulaski County and about availability of State land holdings for use as building sites for scattered site housing. All materials were distributed to the appropriate district representatives. There has been no contact with the PCSSD on Scattered Site Housing since July 1995. Goal completed. No additional reporting required. 54 XV. STANDARDIZED TEST SELECTION TO DETERMINE LRSD LOAN FORGIVENESS A. Meet with and propose to the representatives of the LRSD that the current Stanford 8 standardized test, following a bias-free validation study, be used to measure the District's progress toward meeting the loan forgiveness thresholds of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date .May 1994 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 On April 21, 1995, a letter was sent to the LRSD Superintendent suggesting meeting dates to discuss the variables which affect student achievement. On May 1, 1995, the ADE Director was advised of the need to discuss the selection of the SAT-8 to measure the LRSD's progress toward meeting the loan forgiveness threshold of the Settlement Agreement. On May 21, 1995, the ADE staff discussed the status of the selection of the test relevant to the ADE's Implementation Plan. The Variables Committee, a subcommittee of the Test Selection Committee, received evaluations on the relationship of the various types of scores that could be used on the SAT-8 Test. The Variables Committee recommended using the state-adopted norm referenced test to determine the achievement levels of black and white students. Based on the evaluations, they indicated that scaled scores or raw scores would appear to be the better metrics to use for this purpose. The recommendation from the Variables Committee was submitted to the Test Selection Committee and the ADE Director on July 28, 1995. Until the test validation has been completed, no additional progress can occur on this objective. For the progress being made on the test validation process see Section VII. of this report. In August 1996, copies of the test validation report were provided to the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team. Additionally, the LRSD Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation was provided a copy of the test validation report. 55 XV. STANDARDIZED TEST SELECTION TO DETERMINE LRSD LOAN FORGIVENESS (Continued) A Meet with and propose to the representatives of the LRSD that the current Stanford 8 standardized test, following a bias-free validation study, be used to measure the Districts' progress toward meeting the loan forgiveness thresholds of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) On September 10, 1996, the LRSD notified the ADE that the district had reviewed the test validation report and would like to meet with the ADE to discuss the report. The Director of the ADE indicated that he would schedule a meeting with the LRSD to discuss the report. In October 1996, historical files and data were provided to the Director of the ADE, ADE Assistant Director of Technical Assistance, and ADE Assistant Director of Planning and Curriculum for their review in preparation for the meeting with the LRSD regarding the validity study. In February 1997, a memorandum was sent to the Assistant Directors of Technical Assistance and Planning and Curriculum which summarized the test validation and variables subcommittee work and outlined the next step of formalizing an agreement with the LRSD on the use of the SAT-8 and the choice of raw or scaled scores as the metric. Effective September 22, 1997, the State Board of Education hired a new Director of the General Education Division, which should allow ADE to move forward in this matter. In October 1997, the GED Director was updated on the history of the test validation process to provide the Director with background information in preparation for a meeting with the LRSD. 56 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS A. Fully implement the Extended COE Improvement Plan Process in all schools in the three Pulaski County school districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section XVI.D. of this report. 8. Conduct the Extended COE School Improvement Plan peer review process in 20% of the schools each year (every school every five years) and provide peer review team recommendations to the schools reviewed. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section XVI.D. of this report. C. Receive from all schools, annual reports on progress toward meeting recommendations of School Improvement Plans. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 The information for this item is detailed under Section XVI.D. of this report. D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In June 1995, ADE personnel reviewed the Extended COE packet and prepared for holistic reviews of the Cycle 5 schools. 57 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS {Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. {Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 In July 1995, year-end reports were finalized by the field service specialists. Plans to conduct holistic reviews of the draft school improvement plans of the Cycle 5 schools, and plans for the 95/96 school year were discussed. In August 1995, holistic reviews of the Cycle 5 school improvement plans were conducted. A school improvement conference was conducted, and documentation for technical review visits in the 95/96 school year was discussed. In October 1995, computer programs used by Effective Schools proponents were ordered for review, and a draft monitoring checklist for ECOE was developed. In November 1995, two meetings were held to plan for 95/96 monitoring. Onsite visits were conducted to prepare schools for the FY 95/96 team visits, and technical review visits continued in the Districts. In December 1995, technical assistance visits were conducted, and monitoring occurred in all schools in the Districts. As of December 31, 1996, approximately 59% of the schools in the Districts had been monitored, and technical review visits continued. In February 1996, announced monitoring visits in the Districts were completed. The field service specialists completed the midyear monitoring reports and prepared for the spring NCA/COE peer team visits. In March 1996, unannounced visits and peer team two-day visits of Cycle 5 schools were conducted. Written reports of two-day team visits were prepared, and field service specialists provided assistance to schools on their school improvement plans. In April and May 1996, unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and monitoring forms were scanned for inclusion in the July monitoring report. Team visits were completed, and the annual COE monitoring reports were prepared. 58 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued} D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued} 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued} In June 1996, the data from the announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed with the Court, and copies were distributed to the parties. Information was included on cost and enrollment in compensatory programs. All school improvement plans were monitored in the Cycle 5 schools. Reports regarding the two day team visits were included in the Semiannual Monitoring Report. In August 1996, meetings were held with the Districts regarding announced monitoring requirements. Technical assistance meetings with Cycle 1 schools were planned for 96/97. The Districts were requested to record discipline data in accordance with the Allen Letter. In September 1996, recommendations on the monitoring schedule and content layouts of the semiannual report were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. Training materials were developed with tentative training schedules outlined for Cycle 1 schools. In October 1996, a meeting was held with the Districts to identify, update, and modify the schools in Cycles 1 - 5. Monitoring packets for the Cycle 1 schools were presented during the Principal's Monitoring Workshops. Technical assistance was provided to the Cycle 1 schools regarding their school improvement goals. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996, and technical assistance was provided to schools in realizing the goals established in their school improvement plans. In December 1996, the field service representatives completed the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools and provided assistance to the schools in achieving their school improvement goals. The ECOE monitoring reports on the Cycle 1 school improvement plans were included in the Semiannual Monitoring Report and presented to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties in January 1997. 59 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In February 1997, the field service specialists prepared for the spring peer team visits of the Cycle 1 schools and prepared the annual NCA reports. The NLRSD Cycle 1 ECOE team visits were completed in March 1997. Cycle 5 schools submitted their progress reports from their FY 95/96 team visits, and the outcomes will be reviewed and compiled for inclusion in the PMT after all have been received. Assistance was provided to the Districts based on the results of monitoring visits and specific requests. Team visits were completed in April 1997 for the PCSSD. The LRSD prepared for their team visits, and Cycle 5 school progress reports were received. Assistance was provided to the Districts based on the monitoring reports and specific requests. An expanded team meeting of Team V was held on April 7, 1997 to provide training for monitoring activities and evaluating school improvement plans during team visits. A presentation was made on Act 338 of 1991. ECOE team visits were scheduled, and all Cycle 1 peer team external visits were conducted as of May 1997. Assistance was provided based on the results of the monitoring visits and specific requests. As of June 1997, all Cycle 1 schools had their ECOE team reports provided to them for their review, and information was mailed to the Cycle 5 schools regarding their progress reports. Assistance was provided based on information received in progress reports or specific requests. The July 15-17, 1997 School Improvement Conference was held in Hot Springs and emphasized the COE school improvement process. The conference focused on Phase II of COE and the need for the continuation of school improvement. The field service specialists provided technical assistance throughout the conference on school improvement activities and plans and answered questions from delegates. As of August 1997, dates for the ECOE team visits of the Cycle 2 schools were established for FY 97/98, and progress reports were in the final stages. Technical assistance was provided as progress reports were evaluated and when specific requests were made. 60 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) Technical assistance was provided to the Cycle 2 principals at the Desegregation Monitoring and School Improvement Workshop held on September 10, 1997. In October 1997, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted along with the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 2 schools. The field service representatives discussed the ECOE process with principals, ECOE steering committees, and faculty and worked with teachers on analyzing perceptual surveys. Additionally, the field service representatives emphasized the need for a database on achievement and provided guidance regarding their school improvement plans. In November 1997, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted along with the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 2 schools. In November 1997, the field service representatives attended the Governor's Partnership Workshop to discuss how to tie the committee's activities with the ECOE process. Technical assistance visits were also conducted regarding team visits and technical review recommendations, and copies of the infusion document and perceptual surveys were provided to schools in the ECOE process. [n ~cemt\u0026gt;.er 1997, technical assista~\n~visit~~wer ncuc(ed tegarding the school, improvemen(prope~f ar\ni9 ~ .nsenstts ,bu,ilding. f,dditionally, the i'2.[usion. docume,:it an~ p~t~P-tu~l\nju~s_y,,e.re provide,d to schools in the ECOE pr(?.~~- 61 e XVII. DATA COLLECTION A. Through the School Improvement Plan annual reporting and monitoring process, collect, analyze and monitor data required in the May 31, 1989 Monitoring Plan. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 Data was collected in May 1995 from all schools during the unannounced visits. Information that was unavailable during the announced visits was collected during the unannounced monitoring visits. In June 1995, data was collected from the Districts and analyzed for inclusion in the July Semiannual Monitoring Report. In July 1995, data from perceptual surveys was reviewed. In August 1995, the data elements to be reviewed and the data collection process for FY 95/96 were articulated to the Districts. In September 1995, the data collection format for the 95/96 school year was distributed to the Districts. Financial information for FY 93/94 and FY 94/95 was requested from the Districts, and principals were given inservice training regarding FY 95/96 monitoring. The Districts provided fourth quarter data on discipline, testing, nonpromotes, and budget for inclusion in the February 1996 Semiannual Monitoring Report. A workshop to develop a common terminology for monitoring purposes was conducted on October 17, 1995 with the Districts. The workshop identified the data available in the Districts to fulfill the requirements of the Allen Letter's 14 elements. The group correlated the data elements to the five monitoring forms. Monitoring data was verified for inclusion in the February Semiannual Monitoring Report. Data on nonpromotes was analyzed for inclusion in the February Semiannual Monitoring Report. Announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995. The preliminary February Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were presented to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education. Announced monitoring visits were completed on January 26, 1996. Unannounced monitoring visits began in late February 1996 for the Cycle 5 schools in the Districts and were completed in April 1996. 62 XVII. DATA COLLECTION (Continued) A. Through the School Improvement Plan annual reporting and monitoring process, collect, analyze and monitor data required in the May 31, 1989 Monitoring Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) A supplemental report to the February 1, 1996 Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed with the Court on April 8, 1996. Data requests for information were forwarded to the Districts. Information was reviewed, analyzed, and formatted for inclusion in the July Semiannual Monitoring Report. The data received from the Districts was analyzed and reviewed. Instructional program reporting was clarified after the Districts and ADE desegregation staff collaboratively established a definition. All data collected for the July 1996 Semiannual Report was disaggregated, analyzed, and displayed in color graphic form for reporting.  In August 1996, the Districts were provided with the monitoring requirements and expectations for the 96/97 school year. In September 1996, arrangements were made for data collection, and monitoring fonnats were revised. Technical assistance was provided to the LRSD on data collection and formatting of certified staffing data. Monitoring packets for the Cycle 1 schools were developed in October 1996 and presented during the Principal's Monitoring Workshops. In November 1996, data specified by the Allen Letter was received, reviewed, and formatted for the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. In December 1996, the remainder of the quantitative data specified in the Allen Letter was reviewed and formatted for inclusion in the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was finalized in January 1997 and presented to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the parties. In February 1997, the Lead Planning and Desegregation Monitoring Section developed the format for the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and obtained Cycle 1 SAT-9 test data from the ADE's Assessment Section. 63 XVII. DATA COLLECTION (Continued) A. Through the School Improvement Plan annual reporting and monitoring process, collect, analyze and monitor data required in the May 31, 1989 Monitoring Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) In March 1997, data forms were sent to the Districts to assist with the submission of information for the July Semiannual Monitoring Report. Some data was collected through existing reports submitted by the Districts for the annual report. In April 1997, the Districts were notified that the deadline for data collection submission was April 24, 1997. ADE desegregation staff received training on software useful in desegregation reporting. As of May 14, 1997, all data was received from the Districts. In June 1997, the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were finalized and presented to the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee on June 25, 1997. In July 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were filed with the Court and copies were distributed to the State Board of Education and the parties. In August 1997, data requirements for the February 1998 monitoring report were sent to the Districts. In September 1997, Cycle 2 principals and the Districts' superintendents were provided with the data requirements for monitoring and data analysis. In October 1997, the financial information requested for inclusion in the February 1998 monitoring report was received from the Districts. In November 1997, the data requested from the Cycle 2 schools was received for inclusion in the February 1998 monitoring report. The Desegregation Monitoring staff began the data analysis process in accordance with established ADE guidelines and procedures. In December 1997, the draft February 1998 monitoring report was prepared in accordance with the ADE format and ECOE monitoring criteria for review by the Administrative Team and the Attorney General's Office. 64 ... XVII. DATA COLLECTION (Continued) A. Through the School Improvement Plan annual reporting and monitoring process, collect, analyze and monitor data required in the May 31, 1989 Monitoring Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of January 30, 1998 (Continued) lheFebruary'.f998 monitoringreportwas compleled in accorclance ith the -Allen Letter, lmplementation\u0026lt;\u0026gt;t\u0026lt; Plan, and ADE eporting uidelines-and format.' On January 23, .1998, district representative~ \u0026amp;,ere provided copies of the report .to verify data accur,cy\" Jlnq [val_yaje tt:1e ~ffegive es~ of the announced .. l!l\u0026lt;mito_rin_g v1sU  65 r .. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Timothy Gauger, certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served by first class mail on this 30th day of January, 1998, on the following person(s) at the address(es) indicated: M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 2000 Boatmen's Bank Bldg. 200 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Richard Roachell Roachell \u0026amp; Street 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 3400 TCBY Tower 425 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Ann Brown ODM 201 E. Markham, Ste. 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DMSION FEB 2 7 1998 OFF/Cf OF EfGREGAT!ON MONITOR/NG LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF v. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of ADE's Project Management Tool for February, 1998. Respectfully Submitted, WINSTON BRYANT Attorney General TIMO Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007 Attorney for Arkansas Department of Education IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. This document describes the progress the ADE has made since March 15, 1994, in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan and itemizes the ADE's progress against timelines presented in the Plan. IMPLEMENTATION PHASE ACTIVITY I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS A. Use the previous year's three quarter average daily membership to calculate MFPA for the current school year. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Based on the information available at January\"S17'1f998l -,.t e ADE ~lculated the Egualization Funding for F'(9Zf~8~ s!,!l?ject1p: periodic igjustments__, B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 C. Process and distribute State MFPA. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 ~t January 7_998, distributjon.s of ~~!~ ~qual~ail\u0026lt;m':f.tmdln_gJorJ,,X @~/~~ wer,e as fo!lo~s~ J,:RSp .:\n~2t930,412 NLRSD .:'$13,232,578 PC~SD- $30,215,720 he allotments of State Equalization Funcfingcalculatearor'FY797/9~8 at January'~1.,J9~8, subjEt~ to,periodic,sdjusJ111~nt~. y,,:~r.,e.,agtgll(t~s: LRSD-$42,023,107 NLRSD - $24,253,364 PCSSD- $55,381,645 D. Determine the number of Magnet students residing in each District and attending a Magnet School. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 ~ased on the information available, the ADE calculate~ January S1, 1998,Jgr FY 97/9~, subj~c\ntJsu~eriodic a.Qjustments. 2 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as ordered by the Court. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 F. Calculate state aid due the LRSD based upon the Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date 2. Last day of each month, August - June. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Basea on '~iiJeinformat1pp ~v~il~e7fne:Ab~~~~filim [1:'L-1fl9? fgr~f:Y 97L~B./ sume~uo J~enoJi1C:a~JIJ!l'llJ~r,it~ G. Process and distribute state aid for Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 H. Calculate the amount of M-to-M incentive money to which each school district is entitled. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 3 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) H. Calculate the amount of M-to-M incentive money to which each school district is entitled. (Continued) 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Calculated for FY 97/98, subject to periodic adjustments. I. Process and distribute M-to-M incentive checks. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, September - June. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Oistnb~tiof1sjor F'{ 97/98 aJ J~n1:1~rfj'Jj98_wfil\"~: [ RStf-$-1,789,Tfs NLRSD - $731,691_ f:..C~SD\n,$~,Q75,490 fhe allotme'i'll$ ca cuiated for F'( Ml~B~ finU~ -~rsaL~~ppj~\ngt {o per_iodic~igjustment~. w~1e: l!RSD- $3~63-8,510 NLRSD -'~$1,557,923 gc~st\nf--i 9\naoa,2so J. Districts submit an estimated Magnet and M-to-M transportation budget to ADE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, December of each year. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 In September 1997, the Magnet and M-to-M transportation budgets for FY 97/98 were submitted to the ADE by the Districts. K. Reginald Wilson notifies General Finance to pay districts for first two-thirds of the Districts' proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 4 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) K. Reginald Wilson notifies General Finance to pay districts for first two-thirds of the Districts' proposed budget. (Continued) 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 ~uafy, M'a, \"General Fina,,p,'ce waJ no ffi~cr o paytne 'seS9na fil'ie.:third payments\"for FY 97/98 to the Districts. mshould,be noted [_fi:at the . 1.f:ansB._orta_fion__QoQr,\u0026lt;iioator~is~.cu.r.moJ)y JJ)erfQnni!lg 11Jl h!ngi9g_, L. ADE pays districts for first two-thirds of their proposed budget. M. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 As of January 1998\n-Gener~i'PFitianc~:O,aae\"'1ne econcl,\"\"o.ne~t~i~ci Pl:!Y!llents t_g the _Districts f9r j!}eir FY '97/9~ tr@n~pof1c!_tion .:t?.ygget_. ~ Jamjary 1998\nt6~tol~gfil[c[b_tt\"'~orj=D/~ J\nRso - $2:039,722.~ NLRSD' - $283,392:oa ~cssD _it1\no/3,os_t 1ld ADE verifies actual expenditures submitted by Districts and reviews each bill with each District's transportation coordinator. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 In August 1997, the ADE transportation coordinator reviewed each district's Magnet and M-to-M transportation costs for FY 96/97. N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as stated in Exhibit A of the Implementation Plan. 5 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 In FY 94/95, the State purchased 52 buses at a cost of $1,799,431 which were added to or replaced existing Magnet and M-to-M buses in the Districts. The buses were distributed to the Districts as follows: LRSD - 32\nNLRSD - 6\nand PCSSD- 14. The ADE purchased 64 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $2,334,800 in FY 95/96. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 45\nNLRSD - 7\nand PCSSD - 12. In May 1997, the ADE purchased 16 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $646,400. In July 1997, the ADE purchased 16 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $624,879. O. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to LRSD as required by page 23 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 and January 1, of each school year through January 1, 1999. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Obligation fulfilled in FY 96/97. P. Process and distribute additional payments in lieu of formula to LRSD as required by page 24 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. 6 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) Q. Process and distribute payments to PCSSD as required by Page 28 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1994. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Final payment was distributed July 1994. R. Upon loan request by LRSD accompanied by a promissory note, the ADE makes loans to LRSD. S. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing through July 1, 1999. See Settlement Agreement page 24. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 The LRSD received $3,000,000 in June 1997. As of this reporting date, the LRSD has received $15,000,000 in loan proceeds. Process and distribute payments in lieu of formula to PCSSD required by page 29 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. T. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to NLRSD as required by page 31 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 of each school year through June 30, 1996. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. 7 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) U. Process and distribute check to Magnet Review Committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Distribution in July 1997 for FY 97/98 was $75,000. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 97/98. V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 Distribution in July 1997 for FY 97/98 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 97/98. 8 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. 1. Projected Ending Date January 15, 1995 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 In May 1995, monitors completed the unannounced visits of schools in Pulaski County. The monitoring process involved a qualitative process of document reviews, interviews, and observations. The monitoring focused on progress made since the announced monitoring visits. In June 1995, monitoring data from unannounced visits was included in the July Semiannual Report. Twenty-five per cent of all classrooms were visited, and all of the schools in Pulaski County were monitored. All principals were interviewed to determine any additional progress since the announced visits. The July 1995 Monitoring Report was reviewed by the ADE administrative team, the Arkansas State Board of Education, and the Districts and filed with the Court. The report was formatted in accordance with the Allen Letter. In October 1995, a common terminology was developed by principals from the Districts and the Lead Planning and Desegregation staff to facilitate the monitoring process. The announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995 and were completed on January 26, 1996. Copies of the preliminary Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education in January 1996. A report on the current status of the Cycle 5 schools in the ECOE process and their school improvement plans was filed with the Court on February 1, 1996. The unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1996 and ended on May 10, 1996. 9 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of February 27, 1998 (Continued) In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts provided data on enrollment in compensatory education programs by race, gender, and type of program. The Districts and the ADE Desegregation Monitoring staff developed a definition for instructional programs. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996 with copies distributed to the parties. Quantitative and qualitative indicators were displayed with specific information provided on cost and enrollment in compensatory programs. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996 and concluded in December 1996. In January 1997, presentations were made to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties to review the draft Semiannual Monitoring Report. The monitoring instrument and process were evaluated for their usefulness in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on achievement disparities. In February 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed. Unannounced monitoring visits began on February 3, 1997 and concluded in May 1997. In March 1997, letters were sent to the Districts regarding data requirements for the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and the additional discipline data element that was requested by the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. Desegregation data collection workshops were conducted in the Districts from March 28, 1997 to April 7, 1997. A meeting was conducted on April 3, 1997 to finalize plans for the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. Onsite visits were made to 11 Cycle 1 schools who did not submit accurate and timely data on discipline, M-to-M transfers, and policy. 10 II. 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We have tons more information about this program if you would like to see it. Mable Donaldson wdll be the District Coordinator. BAL/adg Attachment 09/10/1998 16:20 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 03 Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Edca.,o Plan folio.: Section 2/5. 2.6 LRSD shall inplentcnt programs pol.cies and^^^^^ barriers to participation by qualified nromote participation and to ensure that there are no 1----- . . African-Americans in extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, honors and enriched courses and the gifted and talented program. Section 2/S. 2.6,1 wuvu 2.6.1 LRSD shall implement a training program during each of the next three years designed to assist teachers and counselors in identifying and encouraging African-American students to participate in honors and ennched courses and advance placement courses. Section 2/5. 2.6.2 LRSD shall implement programs to assist African-Americans in being successful in honors and enriched courses and advanced placement courses. National Science Foundation Cooperative AgreemgDl . oXfThe most^import^/needs identified in the LRSD grant proposal to NSF was as A need exists for students to begin preparation to enter high school Advanced Placement mathematics and science courses and other upper level mathematics and science courses while they are still in elementary and junior high school. Many students, even if th y meet the course prerequisites for upper level courses, have not acquired the type of skills and content knowledge that is required to be confident about their ability to^succeed in these courses. The pre-requisite skills and the confidence they engender are both^cntical elements in increasing the number of students in AP and other upper level niathemancs and science courses. This is particularly true for some rainonties who may not be well represented among upper classmen who are currently enrolled in these courses. ^D\u0026amp;S^Ssembled the core of a team to be expanded as tasks bewme more clear to create a svstemic plan to meet both the letter and spint of the Revised Plan as well as the objectives of the NSF project. The plan, to be presented to the Bo^d * ****** , . i_ .11___ Va. tr* er#atP K - I L later in the school year will include the steps we believe to be necessary' to create a K-12 talent development program both to improve student access to and success in the advanced placement, honors, and gifte(i''talented courses in all our schools. The centerpiece of the plan, we know already, will be, with the Board s approval, the implementation of Project AVID (see attachments for basic information). Vze suggest tha the District phase in the implementation of the program over three years, as follows.09/10/1998 16:20 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 04 199599 1999-2000 2000-01 Planning year for implementation in the five high schools Implementation year for the five high schools Planning year for implementation in the eight middle schools Continuation/refinement of high school implementation Implementation year for the eight middle schools This phase-in approach is recommended in order for us to do the best possible job of implementation with the resources (human, time, and money) available to us. Also, we think that the changes for the middle schools that will be implemented in 1999-2000 are comprehensive enough that the staffs do not need yet another itmovation during 1999- 2000. Upon the Boards approval, the staff will negotiate the Planning Year contract with AVID and will begin the planning activities, involving staff, students, and parents.09/10/1998 16:20 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 05 San O/ega Cotiftty Offtcv of Sctucatfon Hwna AVID Home Tour AVID Sail County ot '! AVID Websitei AVID Regions ACCESS AVID Newsletter AVID\u0026amp; Comprehensive Reform avid News Summer Institutes Expanding AVID To Meet Increasing Disparities In Education: Opening The Advanced Placement Curriculum Curriculum Mary Catherine Swanson, AVID Founder and Director Research Who's \\A/ho AVID Sites Certification AVID Links Info for Current AVID Sites and Districts The Hopwood decision in Texas, Proposition 209 in California, similar legislation on ballots in Michigan and Washington which will no longer allow special admission criteria for underrepresented groups of students, coupled with ever more difficult college admission criteria across the nation make it critical for AVID to expand its focus. During AVID's seventeen years of work, it has enrolled students most underrepresented in postsecondary education who are languishing in the middle academically in secondary schools. In over three or more years of intervention in the AVID elective and placement into rigorous curriculum, in broad terms, AVID has moved thousands of students from \"C\" level students in non-academic curriculum to \"B\" level students in college preparatory curriculum. During the 8O's and early 9O's, \"B\" level students could achieve acceptance to most colleges within the U.S. This is no longer the case Email AVID It is clear that America's higher education system is not equipped to meet the needs of the burgeoning number of students, particularly those among groups most underrepresented in postsecondary education. The nation must be prepared to educate over four million more students in 2015 than it educated 25 years earlier, simply because of the population growth. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, if the current growth in the number of students entering colleges continues, \"the number of full-time college students will increase from the 1995 level of 10.3 million to approximately 13.2 million by 2015.\"1 A concomitant problem is revealed in a 1997 RAND study, which predicts that \"if current funding trends continue, the higher education sector wil face a calamitous shortage of resources.\"2 Colleges in California, a state with a rapidly increasing population and an economic slump for the past several years, are already facing the challenge. Between 1991 and 1996 more than 215,000 fewer students were enrolled in California public universities. 3 Because the number of spaces in higher education are not keeping pace with the growing student population, colleges have dealt with the dilemma through raising their admission standards. At AVID's home base in San Diego, students in the 8O's and early 9O's were able to enter the University of California San Diego with a 3.2 grade point average ir appropriate courses and completion of an ACT or SAT exam. Last year's I 01'4 9/KWH 11:29 am 09/10/1998 16:20 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 06 freshman class entered with.an average grade point average of 3.96 and an SAT score of 1250 4 The Berkeley and Los Angeles campuses are even more selective\nfive of the nine UC campuses will be highly competitive by the fall of 1998. And for the first time in its history, San Diego State University is studying application of a more stringent entry criteria The critical problem is that the greatest population increase is among student groups least likely to go to college. Recent projections by the Bureau of the Census suggest that, by 2030, African Americans, Hispanic Amencans, and Native Americans will collectively constitute 42% of the under-18 population, with most of this growth among Latinos. 5 If current population trends continue, California will be majority Latino in the year 2005 and Texas will be majority Latino in 2010, and yet the freshman class of 1997 at the University of California included only 8% Latinose and the enrollment in the University of Texas was only 12% Latino. 7 It doesn't take a genius to conclude that if the current underrepresentation of non-Asian minorities in our top educational institutions continues, it will lead to an escalation of intergroup conflict around leadership representation and economic issues. Over the past three decades, researchers have repeatedly documented large disparities in academic achievement among certain ethnic groups. Looking at grade point averages for example, the National Assessment of Educational Placement 1994 Trends in Academic Progress study showed that of those in the sample who were college-bound seniors in 1992, only 4.1% of the African Americans, 10.3% of the Latinos, and 5.3% of the Native Amencans had 3.6+ GPAs {on a 4.0 scale) in high school, compared to 29.3% of the Asian Americans and 20.9% of the Anglos. sWith non-Asian minorities collectively representing about 30% of the under-18 population in the mid-1990's, GPA patterns such as these translate into extreme underrepresentation for these groups in the top postsecondary institutions. AVID must respond to this looming crisis in education not by abandoning its current emphasis on identifying underachieving students in the middle, but by also addressing the needs of the next tier of students and giving them the support needed to achieve in the mos rigorous curriculum, including Advanced Placement courses, now a commonly applied criteria for entry into the top college and universities. According to the College Board, in 1997 enrollment in Advanced Placement classes was 5% African-American, 8.7% Latino, 12.6% Asian, 71.5% Anglo, and 2.2% other. The national passing rate is 63% achieved almost equally among all ethnic groups\nhowever, not all groups are equally represented withir Advanced Placement classes.9 When colleges nationwide are raising admission standards, the lack of enrollment of underrepresented students in AP courses spells disaster. It is clear that based on AVID's well-researched record of preparing underrepresented students for college, AVID must now expand its goals through:  Identifying high achieving underrepresented students who are not prepared for advanced placement classes and giving them the academic 2or4 9/1 11 29 A'09710/1998 16:20 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 07 support to be successful.  Providing professional development for AVID elective teachers and tutors to support underrepresented students in targeted AP courses.  Providing professional development for advanced placement teachers to open the course curriculum to a wider audience of students. To this end, the AVID Center will seek funding to work collaboratively with the College Board and others to write curriculum and provide training to achieve these goals. Co-sponsored by the College Board, the AVID National Summer Institute in San Diego the week of August 10 will provide an \"Opening the Advanced Placement Curriculum\" strand throughout the week, and a postconference intensive Advanced Placement staff development opportunity for ail advanced placement teachers whether or not they teach in AVID schools. Dr. Uri Treisman and his outstanding team of mathematicians at the University of Texas will co-train a new \"mathematics toolkit\" they have developed in conjunction with the College Board which is designed to open the AP mathematics curriculum through vertical teaming in middle schools and higl schools. I implore all of you, as master schedules are developed at your sites this spring, to increase the number of Advanced Placement courses you are offering and to place underrepresented students in those courses. I further urg\u0026lt; you to take advantage of the Advanced Placement training which will occur in San Diego in August and to encourage the Advanced Placement teachers or those wishing to be Advanced Placement teachers at your site to attend. The mission of AVID is to work within the public education system to provide ai excellent education for all students regardless of their national, ethnic, or family backgrounds. Huge disparities in educational achievement are increasing in th? United States. Unless we in AVID fully dedicate ourselves to those approaches v^hich we know through research and practice will help alleviate the problem, we will all find ourselves living in a country which is not humanistically or economically viable. Once again, AVID educators can show the way, for AVID educators have the wit and will to reshape education to serve the needs of all students. 1 The National Center for Education Statistics: Projections to 2015. 2 Council for Aid to Education, An Independent Subsidiary of RAND, \"Breaking the Social Contract: The Fiscal Crisis in Higher Education,\" 1997. 3 Report. California Higher Education Policy Center, 1996. 4Higher Education Update, California Postsecondary Commission, \"Enrolling a Student Body: The Changing College Admissions Process in the 199O's\" December, 1997 5 Population Projections of the United States by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1995-2050 (Washington, DC: U.S. Bureau of Census, Current Population Reports, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1996). 6 Higher Education Update, California Postsecondary Commission, \"Enrolling a Student Body: The Changing College Admissions Process in the 199O's' H 3 of 4 9/l(V9K 1 l:?y A\\09/10/1998 16:20 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 08 December, 1997. 7 Texas Education Agency (October, 1997) For Demographic Characteristics. 8 \"Making the Cut: Who Meets Highly Selective College Entrance Criteria,\" Statistics in Brief (Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, 1995). Copyright1998 -- San Diego County Office of Education.- All rights reserved 4 of 4 9-1t\u0026gt;/y 1 I 29 .X'00/10/1993 16:20 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 09 AVID is a middle school through senior high school program to prepare students in the middle with potential for success in rigorous secondary curriculum for four-year college eligibility. The program also restructures the teaching methodology of an entire school to make college preparatory curricula accessible to almost all students. AVID has developed a comprehensive professional development program. The program has received the Showcase of Excellence award from the national Council of States on Inservice Education. Mary Catherine Swanson, AVID Founder and Director won the prestigious Charles A. Dana Foundation Award for Pioneering Achievement in Education. WHAT IS AVID? AVID is an academic, regularly-scheduled elective program based on writing as a tool of learning, inquiry method, and collaborative grouping. The three main components of the program are academic instruction, tutorial support, and motivational activities. HOW DOES AVID WORK? The goal of AVID is to educate tlie \"whole student. This is achieved by unifying six important elements of education\nstudents, curriculum, faculty, tutors, parents, and community. Students AVID students are students in the middle with four-year college potential who have not previously succeeded in a college preparatory curricular path. AVID students enroll In rigorous academic classes and in the AVID elective class, where they receive academic support. Their self-images Improve, and they become academically successful leaders and, role models for other students. They are proud to be in the program. Curriculum The AVID curriculum, based on rigorous standards, is developed by middle and senior high school teachers in collaboration with college professors, and emphasizes teaching pedagogy which allows college preparatory classes to be accessible to all students. Faculty One key to a successful AVID progra.m is a site coordinator/teaeher who is a respected site instructional leader who works well with secondary school and college students and faculty, who can organize curriculum as well as activities, and who is committed to serving the needs of target students. The coordinator also works with colleagues in all subject areas to implement methodologies used in AVID\nthe program provides tutors to help in implementing these techniques. The coordinators work with counselors to schedule students into college preparatory Coorses\ncounselors also assist in college entry test-taking preparation and in colle.ge and financial aid application processes. A site team of administrator, counselor, AVID coordinator, and subject area teachers makes AVID goals a reality throughout the school. The site team may also include AVID students, tutors, and parents. Tutprs Tutors are available in the AVID elective class, where they facilitate student access to rigorous curriculum. As students from colleges and universities, tutors also serve as role models. AVID students who continue their education in college often return to the program as tutors. ParMts Parents encourage their students to achieve academically, participate on an advisory.board and in AVID parent and site team meetings, and maintain regular telephone contact with the AVID coordinator. Many parents and students participate in AVID Family Workshops. Community Colleges demonstrate their support of AVID programs in many ways. They may provide class speakers, offer college credit courses to AVID high school students, include AVID students in residential, academically-oriented summer bridge programs, and follow the progress of AVID students during their college careers. The community supjxjrts AVID by providing speakers and summer apprenticeships for AVID students. An AVID Alumni Association is in place to provide student mentoring and college scholarships. WHAT DOES AVID COST? ' Implementing AViD costs a school district approximately $1.50 per student per day. Implementation costs include AVID curriculum materials, staff development participation, and tutorial support for the AVID elective class. Program costs decrease to less than $1.00 per student per day by the third year. WHAT ARE AVID RESULTS? A well-developed AVID program improves schoolwide standardized test scores, advanced level course enroll- ments, and the number of students attending college. In 1996, 92.8% of all AVID graduates enrolled in college, rate 75% higher than the overall student population. Date on senior classes at AVfD sites between 1988 and\" 1996 reveal an average increase of 61% in students completing four-year college entry requirements\nthe California statewide increase for the same periods is 7.3%. Eighty-nine percent of AVID students who enter college are stiH fthrollcd therein two years later. I a WHO DIRECTS THE AVID PROGRAM? AVID regional centers have been established. Please call the AVID Center for information. ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION Mary Catherine Swanson, Executive Director AVID Center, 2490 Heritage Park Row, San Diego, CA 92110  (619) 682-5050  Fax (619) 682-5060.\u0026lt;s LD o lo LD co cn hO O When oisincts and schools join the AVID Network, they receive quality materials and ongoing assistance ir\u0026gt; many areas, including\nOngoing Program Development  A teacher developed cvrriculum Ihat is stu den t focused and conlintxiusly updated to nseel csmerging stale standards A s^?uenhai Mlle^a-QreMi'aiorywriting curffculuuTi i TheAVJD Senky Sa,Tiinar,which a.towsAVW sludents lo ^k'ospe. in Advanced Placement casses and to p.-epare for (he college experience Aiignmenl ofAVIOwilh fedjal initiatives * AlgnmenJ with stale Intltatlves and mandates * Access to nationally jeaignized professlonai start developers A Certifiwiicn of AV.'D tutors A Student oompeliLiais, scholarship, and recognition models * Use of/leb-based Iftchnolog/tosiipporl regional and dislricldireclcs, teachers, tulcrs, snd stodenls A Research arvd developmenl focused cm sl-ude nt achievemenj A Naiional recognihmcf dfslinguishcd sites Technical Assistance A Models lor implementalici of AVID Frame-work for unifying tfistnet pr ogra ins A Local and naiional assistance A Regional directors lo provide ongoing outreach arvd coiilaci for sc-hools Site team iacSIatiorv A AViD Website for upda led (.nforraation and rosearcli A Site-based technical assistance Data Analysis and Reporting Benchfoarks based on student performance and the AVID Essentials A liitetnalional. national, slate, regional, disirict, and sile reporis A Dola packages lor use by sile teams at Summer Jnstilules, at sdes, amJ at board meetings A Longitudinal research A Data Ktleclion forms for IBM and Macmlosii * Teofiiiical notes and customized, rmmparative I'eports Professional Development Includes Summer Institutes, ongoing workshops and training, special conferences, and sile based professional training A Sx ,AVID Sr/nraer Inslilutes A CoordTiator -werksh-jp-s A Executive leadership training for legislators superintendents, university administrators, business and cooimurvly leaders, board members, and slate deparlmenl administrators A training for district adnrrinistrators lo support tie implerr^malion of AVrD and the evafeilion of Ihe program A Negiorial Development Center staff devotopment tor regiorsal and disirict directors Frainirsg for school counselors to assist in their advocacy rctes A Staff de-relopmc-.sf for subject area teachers to rrtaximiie sludenl folenUa! through opening zigor-ous curriojium A Tutor Irair.iug in AVfO melhodologies wilhin a sequential certification process A Developmenl of students as skilled consumers of educafoi. leaders, .and partiiiponls in a democrats stKiety A Sequential training for families lo assist (hem in unrJefsIandrnglheeducafcnal process and Ihe path to college Staff Development Sslutc to Excellence as an exempfary prograr?). National Courtcit of Slates on Inservice Education, 1990 Innovation Fo.r efforts that have made 3 de,Tronsli-a(ed difference,\" California School Boards Association, 1995 Leadership An A-r Brea!\u0026lt;ing the Uoid Awani fian\u0026lt;. trie U.S. Department of Education, 1993 Professionalism 'For heeding trie teachers calling at the highest level...an imagmalive reslructuring of schoofs Ihat has given thousands of sturJents brie skills, support, and guidance they need...the Pioneehng Achievement tn Education award to Ma7 Catherine Swanson/lD /^oundec' The cn o (jl) tsi O cn o r IS) o CharlosA. Dana Foundalion, 1391 Student Achievement For exemplary work in accelerating student achievement, the National Conference on School/College Coifaboralion. 1931 Contact: TlipAVDCenle PaA San Ciego. CA 92 hO Rrxie: 619(B82.5OW Fai. 919'6^2 5060 E -fflai\nukte  VWJsila: WAVf.awkenter cig rre.WCi Carfef txfcm O.n CiiniU\u0026gt;\u0026gt;!\u0026lt;f rte*\u0026gt;\n4t vrtnetsiy 5(1 ShxLaH Sin?i A^iim Me^pofl Wfiift. \\'fi ?JCO5 IIS Pbx\u0026lt;. fir. Q rn o (LP DECEIVED OCT 5 1998 Little Rock School District OFFICE OF desegregation MONITORING October 1,1998 aXCc'u-Ji Ms. Ann Brown Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 E. Markham, Ste. 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ann\nYou are invited to a meeting from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, in Room 18 at the IRC to participate in an awareness session on Project AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination). This meeting is one in a series of activities we are engaged in to determine the appropriateness and feasibility of implementing AVID in the Little Rock School District. This program is the proposed centerpiece of a K-12 Talent Development Initiative for the LRSD. It is under discussion as a possible activity to enable us to make progress towzard meeting the challenging goals in our Strategic Plan and in our proposal to the National Science Foundation. It also, very importantly, addresses three commitments the District has made in its Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, as follows: ... implement programs, policies, and/or procedures designed to promote participation and to ensure that there are no barriers to participation by qualified African-Americans in extracurricular activities, advanced placement courses, honors and enriched courses and the gifted and talented program. ... implement a training program during each of the next three years designed to assist teachers and counselors in identifying and encouraging African-American students to participate in honors and enriched courses and advanced placement courses. ... implement programs to assist African-Americans in being successful in honors and enriched courses and advanced placement courses. 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501)324-2000Ms. Ann Brown October 1,1998 Page Two The need for such an initiative in the LRSD is critical when we examine our data. An average\" school district, for instance, should have at least 25 percent of its students performing at or above the ys* percentile on the SAT9. At grade 9 only 17 percent of our students in reading and only 13 percent in mathematics are achieving at this level. An even more dramatic evidence of need is that only 6 percent of African-American students in reading and 5 percent in mathematics are achieving at the highest levels. We know also that only 249 LRSD students took Advanced Placement examinations last school year. Of those, only 11 percent (28 students) were African-American. Of the 859 students who took the PSAT last year, 346 or 40 percent were African- American - indicating a stronger interest in attending college. However, their scores fell below those of white students, in part no doubt, due to their weak enrollment in advanced classes, and the college preparatory curriculum. Somehow the District and each individual school must devise strategies not only to bring along our lowest performers so that they are successful learners, but also to move many, many more students to the highest levels of achievement. Only then can we obtain both equity and excellence. Our speaker will be Mr. Larry Philpot, a former superintendent and a regional director for Project AVID, and who, himself, has implemented AVID with great success. He will provide us with a program overview, with information about how to select and support students in the program, and then answer our specific questions relating to our District. I am attaching an outline of information which you may find helpful. Youll get your own packet at the meeting. Please let me know if you cannot attend by calling my office at 324-2131 or e-mail me at balesle@irsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us. I shall look forward to seeing you and to hearing your input on this very important decision. Sincerely, Bonnie A. Lesley, Ed.D. Associate Superintendent for Instruction BAL/adg AttachmentsI I When districts and schools join the AVID Network, they receive quality materials and ongoing assistance in many areas, including: Ongoing Program Development A A teacher developed curriculum that is student focused and continuously updated Io meet emerging slate standards A A sequential college-preparatory writing curriculum A The AVID Senior Seminar, which allows AVID students to prosper m Advanced Placement classes and Io prepare for the college experience A Al gnment of AVID with federal Initiatives A Alignment with state Initiatives and mandates A Access Io nationally recognized professional staff developers A Certification of AVID tutors A Student competitions, scholarship, and recognition models A Use of Web-based tachnology to support regional and district directors, teachers, tutors, and students A Research and development focused on student achievement A National recognition of distinguished sites Technical Assistance A Models for implementation of AVID - A Framework lor unifying district programs A Local and national assistance A Regional directors Io provide ongoing outreach and contact for schools A Site team facilitation A AVID Website for updated information and research A Site-based technical assistance Data Analysis and Reporting A Benchmarks based on student performance and the AVID Essentials A International, national, stale, regional, district, and site reports A Data packages for use by site teams al Summer Institutes, at sites, and at board meebngs A Longitudinal research A Data collection forms for IBM and Macintosh A Technical notes and customized, comparative reports Professional Development Includes Summer Institutes, ongoing workshops and training, special conferences, and site based professional training A Six AVID Summer Institutes A Coordinator workshops A Executive leadership training for legislators superintendents, university administrators, business and community leaders, board members, and stale department administrators A Training for district administrators Io support the implementation of AVID and the evaluation of the program A Regional Development Center staff development for regional and district directors A Training lor school counselors Io assist in their advocacy roles A Staff development lor subject area teachers Io maximize student potential through opening rigorous curriculum A Tutor training in AVID methodologies within a sequential certification process A Development of students as skilled consumers of education, leaders, and participants in a democratic society A Sequential training for families to assist them in understanding the educational process arxl the path to college Staff Development Sa/ute to Excellence as an exemplary program. National Council of Stales on Inservice Education. 1990 Innovation For -efforts that have made a demonstrated difference,\" California School Boards Association, 1995 Leadership An A* Breaking the Mold Award from the U.S. Department of Education, 1993 Professionalism 'For heeding the teacher's calling at the highest level...an imaginative restructurirrg of schools that has given thousands of students the skills, support, and guidance they need...the Pioneering Achievement in Education award to Mary Catherine Swanso.n, AVID Founder.\" The Charles A. Dana Foundation. 1991 student Achievement For exemplary work in accelerating student achievement, the National Conference on School/College Collaboration. 1991 Contact: The AVJO Cenlef 2490 Henlage Par* Row SanDiego. 92110 Phone. 19602-5050 Fix 619602-5060 TheA'.X Certer-cJSJBT Chrsiophef Seoz r. 50 Shoe lane SnWt Aryiei Newport News VA 23606 WetaMt WWW avK)cenlf oq Fai 75769U6N Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK? AVID is a nationally recognized program designed to give students who ordinarily would not be in rigorous, academic, college-preparatory classes the opportunity to take such classes and the support necessary to succeed in them. The core of this support structure is a special elective course, called AVID, that students agreed to take in place of other electives. The aim of the course is to help students develop the skills they would need to succeed in each of the college-preparatory classes that made up the rest of their course schedule. The AVID curriculum is based on writing, inquiry, and collaboration. This writing curriculum was developed for learning in all subject areas. Students in the AVID class also learn organizational and study skills, such as note-taking and test-taking strategies, that have applications in the academic courses they are taking at the same time. AVID is not a tutorial or remedial session in which students are given greater exposure to the materials from their other courses. Rather, the students take the material from their other courses and use it to apply what they learn in AVID. Students leam the kinds of how to be a good student practices and tips that students who are traditionally successful take for granted. HOW IS THE MODEL IMPLEMENTED IN A SCHOOL? Professional training and staff development are crucial ingredients in the AVID process. Staff development occurs in two stages\n1) 2) The AVID Center conducts a summer institute in San Diego which AVID teachers are encouraged to attend and to bring a school site team composed of academic teachers, counselors, and administrators (a team of eight). AVID Center provides follow-up staff development during the school year at school sites. AVID Facts (Advancement Via Individual Determination) A AVID was founded by Mary Catherine Swanson in San Diego Unified School District. 1980 at Clairemont High School in the I M AVID identifies underachieving, disadvantaged students in grades 6-12 and prepares them for four-year college entry.  AVID serves over 20,000 students throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Asia, Cuba, Europe, the Middle East, Pacific and Panama.  Since 1990, over 10,000 students have graduated from AVID programs.  Over 90% of AVIDs graduates enroll in college.  AVID graduates persist in college at an 89% rate.  Over 60% of the AVID graduates enroll in four-year colleges. A The AVID network of schools includes over 500 sites. I 1 A Some of AVIDs awards include the Salute to Excellence Award for Staff Development and Leadership from the National Council of States on Inservice Education, the Dana Foundation Award for Pioneering Achievement tn Education, and theT^- Breaking the Mold Award from the U.S. Department of Education for Efforts to Reach the National Education Goals. 1 J l.'l \\\n3 \u0026lt; ' Xi- s.tf.' ( J- 3^v ' 1 ' The Mission of AVID The mission of AVID is to ensure at all students, especially students in the middle with academic potential,  will succeed in rigorous curriculum,  will enter mainstream activities of the school,  will increase their enrollment in four-year colleges, and  will become educated and responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society. \\T. ill :5K '^\n:{ t.t'A.\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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The mission of the LRSD is to equip all students with the skills and knowledge to realize their aspirations, think critically and independently, learn continuously and face the future as productive, contributing citizens. This mission is accomplished through open access to a diverse, innovative and challenging curriculum in a secure environment with a staff dedicated to excellence and empowered with the trust and support of our community. Parameters are the guiding principles that establish the framework within which the District will accomplish its mission. Parameters *  We will not tolerate behavior that diminishes the dignity or self-worth of any individual.  No new program or service will be accepted unless it is consistent with the Strategic Plan, benefits clearly exceed costs, and provisions are made for staff development and program evaluation.  No program or service will be retained unless benefits continue to exceed cost and it continues to make an optimal contribution to the mission.  The Campus Leadership Plan will always be consistent with the Strategic Plan as well as the Desegregation and Education Plan.  We will maintain a positive fund balance in the operating budget.  We will not tolerate ineffective performance by any employee. *Contractual items will be subject to negotiation. 2 Beliefs We believe .... Beliefs are a statement of the District's fundamental convictions, values, and character.  All people have equal, inherent worth.  Every individual can learn.  Higher expectations coupled with effort stimulate higher levels of performance.  Attitude always influences behavior.  All citizens share the responsibility to ensure that quality education is available to the children of our community.  Excellence in education and fairness for all (equity) are both compatible and inseparable.  The family is a primary influence on the development of a child.  Educated and involved citizens are necessary to sustain the health of a democracy.  Accepting and utilizing cultural and racial diversity enrich and strengthen the community.  Education can enhance every aspect of a person's life.  With every right comes a responsibility.  Actions speak louder than words.  Self-worth allows each individual to aspire to excellence and develop his/her unique capabilities.  Every individual is responsible for contributing to the general welfare of the community. 3 Objectives are an expression of the District's desired, measurable end re ults of student success, performance and/or achievement. Objectives  Each student will set and achieve challenging educational goals tailored to his or her interests, abilities and aspirations related to meaningful work, higher learning, citizenship or service to others.  By 2003, at least 9 out of 10 students will meet or exceed LRSD standards of performance identified 1n the core curriculum.  By 2003, at least 65% of students in every identified sub-group of race and gender will perform at or above the national average in reading and mathematics on standardized tests\nat least 30% will perform at the highest quartile in reading and mathematics on standardized tests\nand no more than 10% will perform at the lowest quartile in reading and mathematics on standardized tests. 4 Strategies are the means by which the District can accomplish its objectives. Strategies  We will design our educational system, its organizational structure and decision-making processes to best achieve the mission and objectives of the Strategic Plan as well as the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan.  In partnership with our community, we will establish standards in the core curriculum (reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) at each appropriate level, as well as develop the means of assessing whether students have met these standards.  We will develop and implement a broad range of alternatives and interventions for students scoring below the 50th percentile on standardized tests or who are at serious risk of not achieving District standards in the core curriculum.  We will design and implement internal and external communication plans to improve public trust and community support.  We will build strong partnerships with other community agencies and organizations to address 5 Strategies (Continued) external issues that are interfering with our students' learning.  We will develop and implement personnel policies and procedures to ensure all employees are making optimal contributions to our mission and objectives.  We will design a comprehensive staff development system to best achieve the mission and objectives in the Strategic Plan.  We will construct a delivery system that allows us . to plan and implement individualized educational goals for all LRSD students and that does not predetermine or limit options at an early age.  We will develop and implement plans to establish financial stability and achieve the strategic objectives of the District.  We will develop and implement plans to enhance public confidence in the safety and security of our schools and to ensure discipline and an orderly learning climate.  We will integrate appropriate technology to help achieve our objectives, as well as effectively operate the District. 6 Strategy 1 We will design our educational system, its organizational structure and decision-making processes to best achieve the mission and objectives of the Strategic Plan as well as the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. (Implementation of Strategy 1 will be accomplished through other strategies.) 7 In partnership with our community, we will establish standards in the core curriculum (reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) at each appropriate level, as well as develop the means of assessing whether students have met these standards. Strategy 2 Action Plan Year Year I Year 1 2/3 4/5 X 1. Adopt a definition for content standards in the Little Rock School District. ( completed) X 2. Adopt a definition for performance standards in the Little Rock School District. ( completed) X 3. Submit the components of performance standard sets in the Little Rock School District. ( completed) X X 4. Develop performance standards for the Little Rock School District. ( completed) X 5. Adopt a definition for delivery standards in the Little Rock School District. ( completed) X 6. Adopt components of delivery standard sets in the Little Rock School District. ( completed) X 7. Develop delivery standards for the Little Rock School District. ( completed) X X 8. Develop a trainer-of-trainers model for the Little Rock School District to use to train all appropriate human resources on how to implement and achieve the standards. X 9. Ensure parent understanding of the core curriculum standards and how progress will be measured. 8 We will develop and implement a broad range of alternatives and interventions for students scoring below the 50th percentile on standardized tests or who are at serious risk of not achieving District standards in the core curriculum. Strategy 3 Action Plan Year Year Year 1 2/3 4/5 X 1. Adopt a policy statement providing for intervention as an operative and vital part of elementary school instruction. ( completed) X X 2. Expand comprehensive Reading Recovery/Literacy Support early intervention services for K-3 students who are at risk of not developing literacy skills. X 3. Develop an intervention team at each school which provides systemic support including professional development for teachers which enables all children to sustain adequate yearly progress through grade 3. X X 4. Promotes school-wide reform and ensures access of children (from the earliest grades) to effective instructional strategies and challenging academic content. Content will include intensive complex thinking and problem-solving experiences through an integrated literature-based program. X X 5. Implement middle school programming to provide a developmentally appropriate educational environment for the academic success of adolescents. X X 6. Redesign the delivery system at the alternative learning center to improve academic skills and to address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of the students. 9 Strategy 3 Action Plan (Colltinued) X 7. Train requesting teachers in the Math/Science crusade (K-12) to better implement the Goal 2000 plan and give them the background for following the guidelines set forth by the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and the related science organization. X X 8. Provide extended day academic programming for students at risk of failing and in need of extra assistance in core subjects. X 9. Implement a three week summer program for identified at risk students in the middle level grades in order to provide an on-going three year experience in science and math. 10 We will design and implement internal and external communication plans to improve public trust and community support. Strategy 4 Action Plan Year Year Year 1 2/3 4/5 X X 1. Communicate key issues with consistency to our audiences. X 2. Increase credibility with teachers, principals, and members of the District's staff through more timely and accurate information flow to and from LRSD's central administration. X X 3. Achieve positive relationships with key members of the media in order to help ensure a consistent flow of accurate information to our various audiences. X X 4. Expand the use of available tools to positively influence the perceptions of parents, as well as other audiences within the District, with regard to the quality of education received by all children within the LRSD's schools. X 5. Shift focus away from the District back to its individual schools (as well as to their students and teachers). X 6. Create a system that ensures a constant flow of \"success stories\" from the individual LRSD schools into the District's Office of Communications for release to the public. X 7. Create positive spokespersons out of parents, teachers and other influential members of the community. X X 8. Improve the existing system that was designed to direct the media toward the appropriate information source within the District. 11 Strategy 4 Action Plan (Co11tillu ed) X 9. Assess the implementation of the communication plans and evaluate their effectiveness. 12 We will build strong partnerships with other community agencies and organizations to address external issues that are interfering with our students' learning. Strategy 5 Action Plan Year Year Year 1 2/3 4/5 X X 1. Expand the role of Partners in Education to include the development of business and community partner coalitions with neighborhood school emphasis in an effort to expand resources, which address external issues interfering with students' learning. X X 2. Improved opportunities for young people to develop positive interactions with adults who are mentors. X X 3. Increase the level of grant funding available to the LRSD to utilize in partnerships with community agencies and organizations to address external issues that interfere with students' learning. X X 4. Design and develop a joint working agreement with LRSD and community age_ncies and organizations that ensures availability of and access to comprehensive support services for all LRSD students. 13 We will develop and implement personnel policies and procedures to ensure all employees are making optimal contributions to our mission and objectives. Strategy 6 Action Plan Year Year Year 1 2/3 4/5 X X 1. Develop job descriptions that are consistent and specific. X 2. Design recruitment/entrance standards to attract superior personnel who excel academically or otherwise in their major fields of study, experience, or interest. X 3. Develop a fair, equitable compensation system for all employees that is objective, fairly administered and tied to the performance of the school. X 4. To maximize student-teacher contact time, decrease substitute personnel expense to the District and enhance the morale of all District personnel. X 5. Create monetary and non-monetary incentives to reward District employees who work for the betterment of our students. X 6. Provide staff with opportunities to pursue educational endeavors that will promote high educational standards within the District. X 7. Develop an evaluation process, which accurately assesses employee performance and serves as a tool for professional growth. X 8. Develop a termination process, which is fair, equitable, and effective. [Contractual items will be subject to negotiation.] 14 We will design a comprehensive staff development system to best achieve the mission and objectives in the Strategic Plan. Strategy 7 Action Plan . Year Year Year 1 2/3 4/5 X X 1. To reformulate a District-level Staff development Planning Council which will bring together stakeholders to advise and assist in the development of policy for and evaluation of a staff-development system that is site-specific and driven by the three objectives adopted by the LRSD. X 2. To train the Staff Development Planning Council, central administrative staff, and staff at all middle schools on teaming for school improvement. X 3. To meet the needs and address the problems of school sites through the use of campus leadership teams. X 4. To establish a District and community technical assistance network to support campus leadership teams. X X 5. To evaluate the staff development system within the district. 15 We will construct a delivery system that allows us to plan and implement individualized educational goals for all LRSD students and that does not predetermine or limit options at an early age. Strategy 8 Action Plan Year I Year Year I 2/3 45 X X lA. Prepare for implementation of site-based management to allow individual schools choice to do what is best to meet the needs of their students. X lB. Implement site-based management to allow individual schools choice to do what is best to meet the individual needs of their students. X 2A. Identify a variety of school innovation options throughout the District to be offered to best meet the needs of students at individual schools. X 2B. Develop a variety of innovation options throughout the District to be offered to best meet the needs of students at individual schools. X 2C. Implement a variety of innovation options throughout the District to be offered to best meet the needs of students at individual schools. X 3A. Establish a seed school with University Teacher Education ties to do ongoing research in the practical applications of various school programs and options, to keep current with literature in the field, to provide a site for exemplary individualized education for a student body representative of the LRSD student population, to do training by demonstration and example as well as precept, and thus continually adding to the list of potential programs and options for educational individualization. X 3B. Support and maintain operation of seed school. 16 Strategy 8 Action Plan (Continued) X 3C. Utilize the seed school to support teacher education and the testing of new educational programs and strategies designed to maximize individualized education. X 4. Allow students in grades K-12 to move at their own developmental and intellectual pace as teachers discover their learning styles to eliminate permanent ability tracking. X SA. Acquire alternative assessment methods that allow teachers to determine a student's actual functioning level so as to provide appropriate programming and to eliminate permanent ability tracking. X SB. Implement alternative assessment methods that allow teachers to determine a student's actual functioning level so as to provide appropriate programming and to eliminate permanent ability tracking. X 6. Strengthen pupil service teams to be utilized as a first line screening mechanism for students evidencing problems so that alternative program options will be implemented for students not requiring Special Education. X X 7. Collaborate with the community to offer early childhood programs for children ages 2 to 4 as an option for District patrons, with preference going to low socio economic status (SES) families, to provide experiences and information needed to equalize student preparation. X 8. Cultivate and use the community centralized resources guide (refer to strategy 5) for the individual development of each and every student. X 9. Provide community based services that enable parents, students, and community to work together to further a child's education. X 10. Create an educational climate, which encourages parent/teacher interaction by eliminating major barriers and providing increased opportunities for participation in the learning process. 17 We will develop and implement plans to establish financial stability and achieve the strategic objectives of the District. Strategy 9 Action Plan Year Year Year 1 2/3 4/5 X 1. Develop strategies to retain and attract students to the LRSD to assure adequate future revenues from sources that will be increasingly based on the size of student population. X 2. Develop a financial committee composed of LRSD personnel and community representatives to function as an advisory committee to the LRSD Board and Superintendent on budget development, monitoring, implementation, and other financial matters. X 3. Develop Board fiscal policy statements and manual to be housed in an official repository addressing revenues, expenditures, millage increase, debt service, monitoring, reporting, facilities planning, and staffing and procedures to effectively communicate to the public, teachers, and administration. X 4. Develop a five-year revenue forecast (by month for the first year and annually for years two through five) for the District. (completed) X 5. Develop a five-year expense forecast (by month for the first year and annually for years two through five) for the District. (completed) X 6. Revise the process and develop policy on monitoring actual performance compared to budget to include Board briefings, mid-year adjustments and amendments, and report formats. X 7. Select peer school districts and develop performance indicators for comparison purposes in order to identify areas and possible means for improvement. 18 Strategy 9 Action Plan (Co1tti1tued) X 8. Establish a committee of District and non-District representatives to monfror proposed legislation and/or regulations and make recommendations for new, or revisions to current, laws and regulations that would impact operations of the LRSD. X 9. Establish a goal to prepare a budget document that will meet the criteria for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. X 10. Develop resource sharing partnerships with North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) and Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD). 19 We will develop and implement plans to enhance public confidence in the safety and security of our schools and to ensure discipline and an orderly learning climate. Strategy 10 Action Plan Year Year Year I 2/3 4/5 X X 1. Provide ongoing conflict resolution training and skill development for students, parents/family, and staff. X X 2. Improve behavior and safety on school buses and bus stops. X X 3. Control access to school buildings, grounds, and events. X X 4. Implement a staff development plan for all personnel to fully understand safety policies and procedures. X X 5. Develop and enhance a system of communication among schools, administration, and the public regarding issues of safety and security. X X 6. Inform the public of plan in regard to the following ( a) control of drug activity (b) violence prevention (c) campus and bus security\n(language that is direct and easy for all to understand). X 7. Develop a credible evaluation plan that will ensure complete and proper implementation. X 8. Develop, enhance, and improve the communication/distribution and equitable implementation of the LRSD Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. 20 We will integrate appropriate technology to help achieve our objectives, as well as effectively operate the District. Strategy 11 Action Plan Year Year Year 1 2/3 4/5 X 1. 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