Arkansas Aviation Historical Society banquet programs (1992), Legal documents, correspondence, newspaper clippings, notes
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rrerns  N llIB!Il!.M. {BJ!UIPV Al3IJOS 1VJIBOlSIH NOilVIAV SVSNVmJV l311bNVH 3WV~ ~o 11VJI 1V11NNV Hl1 Aerospace Education Center :\P)l::JOJJ '_M_ MOJpoo_M_ {JUOfOJ In this election year, during which so much attention has been focused on Arkansas, it is fitting that the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society has selected/or enshrinement in its Hall of Fame two individuals who, each in their own way, symbolize so much that is right about the United States. These two native Arkansans, each a major contributor both to aviation and to our nation's welfare, are perfect role models/or the graduates of that exciting new phenomenon on the Little Rock scene, the vitally needed Aerospace Education Center. The goal of the Historical Society, in concert with the Little Rock School District, has been to create in the AEC a unique new education method, one which spices the rigorous curriculum of an aerospace magnet high school with the rich history of air and space-a history that is still being made here by Arkansas' burgeoning aerospace industry. This aerospace industry is based on high standards of intellect and education, and it is to these standards that the students of the Aerospace Education Center will be held, amply qualifying them/or any career in any industry they choose. Stated simply, the Aerospace Education Center will raise the level of student achievement in science and mathematics, while at the same time raising the level of student ambition to new heights. This combination of new skills and new goals will inspire the students to seek more challenging work and to set higher standards for themselves. And this is the secret of the success of the individuals we honor tonight-they set high standards for themselves, secured the training to meet those standards, and then carved out careers that used the training to a maximum advantage. Our two honorees did it under the stress of the great depression and the second World War. As we honor them, we can be pleased to know that the Aerospace Education Center's innovative new training methods will inspire whole generations of students to achieve successful futures under any conditions that may arise. W1WAM NEWEU. SMAU.. was born in Little Rock on February 22, 1927. His family later moved to Malvern, and he graduated from Malvern High School in 1943. He attended the Admiral Farragut Academy in New Jersey prior to entering the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, where he graduated in 1948. Ensign Small entered the Naval Flight Program at Pensacola, Florida, where he was designated a Naval Aviator in November of 1949. He was assigned to a Night Attack Squadron, flying Grumman TBM Avengers, and later Grumman AF-2 Guardians, from escort carriers during the Korean Conflict, and later served in the first Navy squadron to deploy the new Douglas A4D Skyhawk. Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, Small served as a Navy exchange officer in command of a Cadet squadron at the new United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. During the Vietnam War, Small commanded an attack squadron flying the new Grumman A6A Intruder from the USS Constellation, and later commanded the first training wing for A6- crews. He was promoted to Captain, and served as commanding officer of the USS Neosho, a fleet oiler, and the carrier USS Independence prior to promotion to Rear Admiral. Following service as the Battle Group Commander on the USS Midway, Small was promoted to Vice Admiral and assigned as Commander of the U. S. Sixth Fleet at Gaeta, Italy. Promoted to full Admiral in 1981, Small became the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Later, he served as the Commander-in-Chief of NATO forces in Southern Europe, and as Commander-in-Chief of U. S. Naval Forces in Europe. Retiring from the Navy in 1985, Admiral Small now serves as a consultant to industry. He resides in Annapolis, Maryland. WOODROW W. CROCKETT was born in Texarkana, Arkansas and attended Dunbar High School and Junior College in Little Rock. He joined the U.S. Army as a private in August, 1940. During competition within his unit, the 349th Field Artillery, the first black artillery unit in the Regular Army, then-Sergeant Crockett was selected the Model Soldier of the Regiment, and subsequently assigned in August of 1942 to Tuskegee Army Air Field, Tuskegee, Alabama as an aviation cadet - becoming one of the legendary "Tuskegee Airmen a and serving with the 332nd Fighter Group and/lying 149 combat missions during a 15 month tour of duty in Italy during World War II - a time when 50 missions normally constituted a tour of duty. Colonel Crockett was Radiological Safety Officer with the atomic bomb test teams in the Pacific in the early 1950s, and was airborne in a B-17 during each atomic blast. During the Korean Conflict, Crockett flew F-80 and F-86 jet fighters, and later became involved in the test program for the F-106 Delta Dart. Colonel Crockett is the holder of a "Mach 2 Card, a having flown the F-106 at twice the speed of sound on June 2, 1959. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Command and Staff College, Colonel Crockett was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Soldier's Medals (for his bravery in extricating pilots from burning aircraft), the Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He attained the highest aeronautical rating in the military - Command Pilot - in March of 1958. In 1970, having attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he retired from the Air Force after 28 years on flight status, 20 years in jets, approximately 5,000 hours of flying time, and 520 hours in combat. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society and R.S.V.P. Card Enclosed Aerospace Education Center Committee cordially invite you to join them for the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame Banquet inducting Admiral William N. Small, United States Navy (Retired) and Colonel Woodrow W. 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Walter J. Boyne Be11edictio11 Msgr. James E. O'Connell, Director, St. John's Seminary Endowment Fund Lieutenant Colonel Woodrow W. Crockett (USAF, Ret.) A native of Texarkana, Arkansas who attended Dunbar High School and Junior College in Little Rock, Woodrow W. Crockett made aviation history as a pioneering member of World War II's famed Tuskegee Airmen. Enlisting as an Army private in August 1940, Crockett was later selected in competition to be Model Soldier of his regiment, and was subsequently assigned as an aviation cadet to Tuskegee Army Air Field, an isolated post near the town of Tuskegee, Alabama. In all, 966 black aviators were trained at Tuskegee. Crockett received his pilot's wings and commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps on March 25, 1943. Perhaps Crockett's greatest contribution to history was the part he and the other Tuskegee Airmen played in breaking the rigid pattern of racial segregation that prevailed in the U.S. military prior to and during World War II. While assigned to the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, also known as the Red Tails, Crockett flew 149 combat missions in Italy during World War II. The men of the 332nd distinguished themselves by destroying enemy rail traffic, coast watching surveillance stations and hundreds of vehicles on air-toground strafing missions. Sixty-six of the group's pilots were killed in aerial combat, while another 32 were shot down and captured as prisoners of war. Crockett and many other black men and women remained in the military service to spearhead integration of the armed forces of the U.S. during the postwar years. In 1952 and 1953 he flew 45 combat missions in jet fighters in Korea. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Command and Staff College, Crockett received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster. He was twice awarded the Soldier's Medal for bravery in extricating pilots from burning fighter aircraft. He held various command and staff positions, including those of squadron and group operations officer, flying safety officer, squadron commander and radiological safety officer on atomic bomb tests in the Southwest Pacific in 1951. He was the assistant test director for the F-106 Interceptor Category II and Category III Test Programs in 1959 and 1960. Colonel Crockett retired from the Air Force in 1970 following 28 years on flying status, with over 5,000 hours of flying time and 520 combat flying hours. Crockett and his wife, the former Daisy J. McMurray of Little Rock, reside in Annandale, Virginia. Admiral William Newell Slllall (USN, Ret.) William Newell Small, born in Little Rock on February 22, 1927, distinguished himself and his native state through 41 years of duty with the United States Navy, achieving the rank of admiral and culminating his career as Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces in Southern Europe and of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe. A graduate of Malvern High School, Small attended Admiral Farragut Academy in New Jersey before entering the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. Upon his graduation in 1948, Ensign Small entered the Naval Flight Program at Pensacola NAS, Florida and was designated a Naval Aviator in November 1949. He was assigned to a night attack squadron flying Grumman TBM Avengers, and later Grumman AF-2 Guardians, from escort carriers during the Korean conflict, and later served in the first Navy squadron to deploy the new Douglas A4D Skyhawk. Promoted to lieutenant commander, Small served as a Navy exchange officer in command of a cadet squadron at the new United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado. During the Vietnam War, Small commanded an attack squadron flying the new Grumman A6A Intruder from the USS Constellation and later commanded the first training wing for A6 crews. After promotion to captain, he commanded the USS Neosho, a fleet oiler, and the carrier USS Independence prior to his promotion to rear admiral. Following service as battle group commander on the USS Midway, Small was promoted to vice admiral and assigned as commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet at Gaeta, Italy. Promoted to full admiral in 1981, Small became vice chief of naval operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Later, he served as commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Southern Europe and commanderin- chief of U.S. Naval Forces in Europe. Admiral Small received the Defense Department Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal (four awards), the Legion of Merit (three awards), the Navy Commendation Medal (two awards), the Air Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Order of Gallantry and variou theater and campaign service medals. Retiring from the Navy in 1985, Admiral Small now serves as a con ultant to industry. He resides in Annapolis, Maryland. J. Carroll Cone A native of Ashley County, Cone was a WWI flight instructor, the first pilot from Ari e the first Arkansan to shoot down an en y t ganized Arkansas Aircraft Company, ch lat , d-Aire, Inc. Cone joined Pan-American or d Airways in I 7, retiring as a vice president of Pan-Am in 1969. Nathan Gordon The only native Arkansan to win the Congressional Medal of Honor for his role in aerial combat, Gordon rescued 15 downed American flyers in the Pacific as pilot of a PBY Catalina, landing and taking off four times under enemy fire. He served as lieutenant governor of Arkansas from 1947 to I 967. James S. McDonnell, Jr. An Altheimer native, McDonnell staned McDonnell Aircraft at Lamben Field in St. Louis in 1939. His company built the world' first carrier-ba ed jet fighter, the Phantom. McDonnell Aircraft merged with Douglas Aircraft to create McDonnell-Douglas Corporation, one of the world's largest aerospace firms, in 1967. Charles M. Taylor A member of the original 154th Observation Squadron of the Ark. National Guard, Taylor was involved with Arkansas Aircraft Co., builders of the Command-Aire. A stunt pilot, he flew with Arkansas Air Tours staning in 1928. Won the Amateur Pilots Race from ew York to Cleveland during ational Air Races in 1932. Louise McPhetridge Thaden A native ofBentonville, Thaden won the first Woman's Air Derby from Santa Monica, California to Columbus, Ohio. After setting many altitude and endurance records, she entered and won the 1936 Bendix Transcontinental Air Race, the first year women were allowed to compete. Leighton Collins Operator of a flying school in El Dorado, Collins worked in aircraft factories and read u a t aircraft accidents. Moving to New Yo in n p lishing the monthly pocket- ize magazi Air ted analyzing aircraft accidents to promote sa ety. Air acts grew to an eventual circulation of over 20,000. Cass Hough Formerly of Rogers, Hough served a a colonel in the Army Air Force during WWII. He developed an auxiliary gas tank which effectively doubled the P-47' range. His idea led to the development of the "Droop Snoot," a modified P-38 Lighming which carried two 2,000-lb. bombs at over 350 mph and 30,000 feet. Robert Snowden, Jr. A native of Memphis, Snowden moved to Little Rock in 1928 when he bought controlling interest in Arkansas Aircraft Co., renaming it Command-Aire, Inc. The company's popular biplane won second place in the Guggenheim International Safe Airplane Comest, and over 300 were sold. Command-Aire's "Little Rocket" won the Cirrus International Derby. Admiral John S. Thach Born in Pine Bluff and reared in Ford ce, Thach became one of the Navy's top pilots, J 1 n d  gh at Squadron." He developed exercise bat which proved invaluable in World ve o 'Thach Weave," a other later adopted by the Field E. Kindley Born near Pea Ridge and graduated from Gravette High School, Kindley was one of the first volunteer pilot in the Army's aviation branch. Assigned to the Royal Flying Corps, he went into action as a first lieutenant flying the Sopwith Camel. He ended WWI with 12 kill and a higher victories-to-missions ratio than Captain Rickenbacker's. Died during a crash in practice maneuvers at Kelly Field, Texas. Raymond J. Ellis Born in Perry County, Ellis founded Fayetteville Flying Service in 1940. Training aviation cadets during WWU, he provided flight training to ROTC students in postwar years. In 1953, Ellis founded Scheduled Skyways, which became one of the nation's outstanding commuter airlines. Claud L. Holbert Born in Texas in 1910, Holben moved to Little Rock as a young boy, where he soloed a Command-Aire in 1926. An early member of the 154th Observation Squadron of the Arkansas National Guard, he was active in the Air Tours of Arkansas in the late 1920s and early 1930s. He founded Central Flying Service, which became Arkan as' largest fixed-base operator, in 1939. Major General Earl T. Ricks Born in 1908, Ri   in East St. Louis i arks Air College r Arkansas' first rvation Squadron ba ed in Little R rst commanding general of the Air n, D.C. J. Lynn Helms Taking flight training in the Navy during WWII, Helms later served 14 years in the Marine Corps. Afterwards, Helms was with Nonh American Aviation, Bendix Corporation and the Norden Division of United Aircraft. He was president, chairman, and CEO of Piper Aircraft from 1974 until 1981, when he was appointed administrator of the FAA. Albert A. Vollmecke A native of Germany, Vollmecke came to the U.S. in 1927 representing Heinke! Aircraft. He soon joined Arkansas Aircraft, designing and supervising manufacture of Command-Aire biplanes. His "Little Rocket" design won the 1930 All-American Air Derby. He later served with the CAA and FAA, retiring in 1965. Brig. Gen. John D. Howe A Pine Bluff native, Howe flew Delta Air Lines' first passenger flight as its chief pi rkansas ANG in 1930, becoming A nt commander in 1940. Howe forme 1941 at Wright- Patterson Field an west Pacific Air Depot for wanime operation in Australia. After serving as commander of Wright-Patterson AFB, he retired in 1960. Maj. Gen. Winston P. Wilson Born in Arkadelphia and reared in Little Rock, Wilson enlisted in the National Guard in 1929 as an airplane mechanic, completing pilot training in 1940. Serving as special assistant to the Chief of the Air Force Division of the National Guard Bureau, he was appointed by the President in 1963 as Chief of the National Guard Bureau in Washington, D.C. Eddie Holland Born at Warren and reared at Rison, Holland flew 37 combat missions as a B-17 crew member before going to pilot training. He graduated as a fighter pilot at the top of his class of 22 cadets. He was appointed director of the state Depanment of Aeronautics by the late Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller and served through the subsequent administrations of Governors Bumpers, Pryor, White and Clinton. Brig. Gen. William T. Seawell A Pine Bluff native, Seawell commanded the Air Corps 401st Bomb Gp in Engla mmandant of the Air Force Academ y in 1963, he was v-p operations for . and American Airlines. He head o Rolls-Royce Aero Engines, then capped his career as president, CEO and later chairman of Pan-American World Airways. Gen. John Paul McConnell A Booneville native, McConnell graduated from West Point in 1932 as First Captain of Cadets. He later became chief of staff of the China-Bunna-lndia Air Force Training Command, and in 1944 became deputy commander of the Third Tactical Air Force. McConnell was named Air Force vice chief of staff in 1947. He was named chief of staff, the Air Force's top position, in 1965. Pierce W. McKennon Born in Clarksville and raised in Fort Smith, McKennon washed out of the Anny Air Corps flight school. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, winning his pilot wings in 1941 . After flying briefly with the RAF, he was transferred to the USAAF's Fourth Fighter Gp, where he logged over 500 combat hours, was twice shot down over enemy territory, escaping both times, and destroyed 20 Gern1an air,raft. Maj. Gen. Frank A. Bailey Little Rock native Bailey entered aviation cadet training after graduating from th nivetsity o .rl(ans in 1941. He spent WWII as a flight instructor. first a Turner Id, Georgia and later at Blytheville Ann ir r d ere c anded the Pilot Training Squadron. Joinin the rkalT as A after the war, he became deputy chief of staff in 1954, chief of staff in 1960 and commander of the Arkansas ANG in 1969. M. T. "Cy" Bond Bond learned to fly in 1928 while working as an engineer for the Arkansas Highway Dept. Later he ferried bombers until he was assigned to the 2nd Air Transport Squadron and sent to fly the Bunna Hump. After the war, he returned to Arkansas, becoming a flight instructor and airport engineer and building airports at Clarksville, Batesville and Petit Jean Mountain. Bond organized the Jacksonville Squadron of the CAP. Earl Rowland A Harrison native, Rowland learned flying at Kelly Field, Texas during WWI. He barnstonned after the war, becoming a test pilot for Swallow Aircraft in Wichita. Rowland later worked for Lloyd Stearman, then joined Clyde Cessna's fledgling company. With Rowland as his pilot, Cessna entered the 1928 "On to Los Angeles" race. Rowland won every lap, bringing Cessna great prestige and finances to help weather the depression. Maj. John H. White Kensett native White was one of the Arkansas' first WWII aces. Flying older Spitfir . he o cto during the Allied invasion of North Afnca, "' nni g the istinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Clu e for s1 glehandedly attacking lO Gennan fighters and downin uring1he AIIJed attack on the island of Pantelleria, White shot down four enemy fighters in two days. Lucien M. Taillac Flying B-l 7s in Italy during WWII, Taillac joined Delta Airlines after the war. Later, he sold Aero Commanders for Trans Air Corp., which brought him to Little Rock in 1964 as president of Little Rock Ainnotive. There he began customizing business aircraft. In 1973, Federal Express purchased Little Rock Ainnotive, moving it to Memphis. Taillac and his partners stayed, creating Arkansas Modification Center. Richard Collins Little Rock native Collins flew as a charter and corporate pilot following his Anny stint. In 1958, he oined his father at Air Facts magazine, where he 1ayed o 0 . or oining the staff of Flying magazine. Re in to 11 R kin 70,Collinsbecame senior editor while h erved Ar a eronautical Com-mission. He became e ,tor m chie o ying m 1977, then moved on to become senior vp of the AOPA publications division and editor in chief of AOPA Pilot magazine in 1988. Wendel A. Robertson Fon Smith native Robenson enlisted in the Anny Infantry Officer Candidate School at Fon Roots in North Little Rock in 1917. He was soon reassigned to the Signal Corps as an aviation cadet. He trained in lllinois before going to lssoudun, France for fighter pilot training. He saw his first combat in a Spad Jes than two months before the Annistice, but ended the war with seven victories. Capt. E. Scott McCuskey Born in Little Rock and raised near Stuttgart, McCuskey joined the Naval Reserve in 19 oil I issioned in 1939, ing. He won the est decoration, on two occasions. H r, down 14 Japanese aircraft and participated in the Baules of Midway, Coral Sea and the Philippine Sea. Sanford N. McDonnell Born in Liule Rock, McDonnell served a a stress engineer, aerodynamicist, design engineer and group leader of fighter plane projects for McDonnell Aircraft in the 1950s before moving into top management. He was chainnan and CEO of McDonnellDouglas Corp. for seven years before retiring in 1988 after 40 years of service. He is past national president of the Boy Scouts of America and is a director of the Ethics Resources Center, Inc. in Washington, D.C. Hon. John Paul Hammerschmidt A decorated pilot of WWII, Rep. Hammerschmidt flew missions for the 3rd Combat Cargo Group over the Hump in the China- Bunna-lndia Thea g  Flying Cross with three Oak Leaf Cl e four Oak Leaf Clusters, three Batt! orial Medal of the Republic of Chin , e  nous ice Award. As a congressman, he served on the House Comminee on Public Works and Transport and its Subcomminee on Aviation. Rear Adm. George M." kip" Furlong, Jr. (USN, Rel.) Raised in Pine Bluff, Furlong graduated from the .S. aval Academy in 1956 and earned his avy Wings in 1957. He served as a carrier fighter pilot, test pilot. squadron commander, commander of the Carrier Air Group on the USS Enterprise and commanding officer -if the USS Independence. He has been chief of staff of the U.S. Sixth Fleet and deputy chiefof aval Education and Training. He few over 200 combat missions in Vietnam, and has over 4,500 hours and 930 carrier landings in avy tactical aircraft. Rear Adm. F. Taylor Bro,1n (USN, Rel.) During 36 years in the avy, Brown served in capacities as a carrier fighter pilot, test pilot, fighter squadron and air wing commander. He won the Bendix ph nff11111iNa1
dl,al Air Races in 1948 and led fighters in t fi t onh Vietnamese forces in 1964. own became Vice President and prog gero alcon rp. in Linle Rock. managing modification and assembly of Falcon 20 aircraft acquired by the U.S. Coast Guard for maritime surveillance missions. Frederick W. Smith A graduate of Yale University, Smith was a Marine fighter pilot in Vietnam, winning the Siver Star. Smnh founded Federal Express, now the world's largest express transportation company. in Little Rock in 1973. He is chainnan, president and CEO of Federal Express and serves on the boards of the Air Transport Association, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the E. W. Scripps Company. With Appreciation to: The Alan Rothman Company Storer Cable Communications Central High School Jazz Band, Duane Barbour, Director Central High School Junior ROTC Delta Air Lines, Inc. Col. Walter J. Boyne In Recognition of Table Sponsors: First Commercial Bank J. Dan Baker/Avis Rent A Car Arkansas Aerospace, lnc. Friday, Eldredge & Clark, Attorney Rebsarnen Insurance Garver & Garver, P.A., Engineers Arkansas Aeronautics Commis ion Civil Air Patrol Arkansas Power and Light Company Nathaniel Curtis-Riddick-Heiple Falcon Jet City of Little Rock Central Flying Service Little Rock Airport Commission Arkansas National Guard Arkansas 99s Stephens, Inc. Vratsinas Construction Company Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Taillac Marion Burton Rollie and Ruth Remmel .J OIIN IV. WAI.K EH RALPH WASIII NGTON MAHI( HUR 1,
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:ireg:-if ,.1 M r .to ,ng I am enclosing for your information and as a reminder, the Stipulation and Consent Order Regarding Little Rock School District Aerospace Technology Magnet School. l am sending this to you because many of the terms of this stipulation and order obviously have not been met and because black children and parents and patrons, continually get excluded from information Page Two Mr. Dick Holbert Mr. David Harrington Mr. James Smith Mr. Bobby Lester Ms. Ann Brown Dr. Mac Bernd August 25, 1992 and participation regarding the development of these facilities. To Ms. Brown, I am requesting that her office inquire into these matters as a part of her monitoring responsibility so that the court will have appropriate information regarding the current status of the court approved plans. I am also specifically requesting the conference that has been planned by AIDC and the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society be rescheduled to a time after which assurances can be provided that the participation by invitees shall extend thoroughly into the black community including the low income echelons. I am also sending a copy of this letter for her information to Judge Wright. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely,  ~ ORIO!fiAL StONEO ~ BY UNOERSIGNEO caMSE'L John W. Walker JWW:lp Enclosure cc: Honorable Susan Webber Wright 08 / 28 / 1992 15:32 FROM JOHN W.WALKER P.A. TO 3710100 .1011.N W. WALKER R:\LPH WASHINGTON MARK El
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: lht. llr'II IWL c,f ~ niu111lti11 Ms. Ann Brown Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation 201 E. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ann: JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. A11'URNf.Y AT LAW 1723 BKOADW A Y Ll'fl'LE RUCK. ARKANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-1187 August 28, 1992 P.02 AUG 2 8 19~2 Olfice of Desegregation Monitoring It is our belief that the Little Rock School District has failed to act in good faith regarding the Stipulation and Consent on the Little Rock School -District Aerospace Technology Magnet School. I say this because it is apparent that Mr. Holbert and his organization have taken a leadership role in the planning and development of this school. Again, I must most urgently request that your office inquire into this matter to ensure that black children, parents and patrons of this community are included in this process as agreed to by the court approved plans.  I hope that by Monday the Pulaski County districts will be able to provide this office with an accounting of the participants in the September 4th conference by race. At that time, I will definitely know whether the conference needs to be rescheduled. Thank you for your cooperation. JWW:lp cc: Mr. Dick Holbert Mr. David Harrington Mr. James Smith Mr. Bobby Lester Dr. Mac Bernd All Counsel of Record Sincerely, & -~ I _ti'Z. <R-- ,r~ri1. uMI ~t4/ 5/L 1-. - {? G $<11n, t':, ~~ l.. ,M....( (,,1 JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETTE 'WILEY A. BRANTON, JR. AUSTIN PORTER, JR.  Also admitted to Practice in Georgia & the District of Columbia. Ms. Ann Brown Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation 201 E. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ann: JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. ATTORNEY AT LAW 1723 BROADWAY LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 August 28, 1992 IIUVERa>BY,AX&USMAl It is our belief that the Little Rock ' School District has failed to act in good faith regarding the Stipulation and Consent on the Little Rock School District Aerospace Technology Magnet School. I say this because it is apparent that Mr. Holbert and his organization have taken a leadership role in the planning and development of this school. Again, I must most urgently request that your office inquire into this matter to ensure that black children, parents and patrons of this community are included in this process as agreed to by the court approved plans. I hope that by Monday the Pulaski County districts will be able to provide this office with an accounting of the participants in the September 4th conference by race. At that time, I will definitely know whether the conference needs to be rescheduled. Thank you for your cooperation. JWW: lp cc: Mr. Dick Holbert Mr. David Harrington Mr. James Smith Mr. Bobby Lester Dr. Mac Bernd All Counsel of Record Sincerely, \ CENTRAL ~LYING SERVICE TEL: 501-375-7274 Aug 31,92 7 :40 No .001 P.01 C CEtrl'KAL FL YING SEAVICE 1501 SONDSl'REET LITTLE ROCK Afll(AHSAS 72202 !SOI) JTS-3245 F,-,X (51137$-727  -- -.,  lfl>I.-J'\ ,1'1i'\. 01\TE: cmrAAL FLYING SERVICE, nc
15019-'.:tiD~ LITI'LE R:O<, MlWlSM 72202 (501) 375-3245 ~ (800) 888-5387 WA1'TS (501) 375-7274 FJ\X TO: /4n 6rot..v"- mc tmBER: 3 '71- D I QO TOrAL NDl3ER <R P}.GES DOU>Im a:NER SHEET: ~ ~= PERS:N SEN>ING ME.55.AGEt . . ' CENTR AL fL YING SERV ICE TEL: 501-375-7 274 Aug 31, 92 7 :40 No .001 P. 02 31 August 1992 Mr. John w. Walker Attorney At Law 1723 Broadway fERSONAL ~ CQNFIDENTIAI. Little Rock, AR 72206 Dear John: Thank you for the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Joshua and all the other fine people last Friday. Joy was a most gracious hostess. I thought it was an excellent meeting. I especially appreciate everyone's patience with my oftentimes tedious, long-winded explanations and stories. I left Friday afternoon feeling the vision for the Aerospace Education Center was enthusiastically shared by all. For that, I am grateful. John, I do have a couple of major concerns one of which I shared with the group, namely, that associating controversy with this project, however well meaning, would have a deleterious effect on the fund raising effort and, therefore, put the very future of the project in jeopardy. I received a mixed reaction to that. I could not convey my full reasoning to the group, however, because it concerns a legal interpretation of the Stipulation and Order (my other concern) which if I had shared with your clients without your presence would, I believe, have constituted a severe breach, if not of ethics, at least, of manners. Let me explain  further. Firstly, please consider the following opinion and analysis as one shared as a professional courtesy by one attorney to another. Insofar as I know, the following opinion is shared only by me and does not represent the views of anyone but me. It is offered in the full knowledge and appreciation of the fact that you will represent your clients in the manner which you deem best serves their interests. I believe the Stipulation and Order regarding the Aerospace Magnet School has lapsed because one of the essential contingencies, namely, that the LRSD receive a four million dollar magnet school assistance grant~did not occur. The grant application was turned down by the US Department of Education in August 1991. The order is clear in that "If either of these contingencies does not happen, the LRSD will have no obligation (emphasis added) to build the school or implement the Aerospace Technology program described in Exhibit A." It would seem, therefore, that any effort to force the LRSD to do anything based upon the argument that the Order requires it would tail. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society's efforts for the last year have been designed to keep the dream alive. We CENTRAL FLYING SERVICE TEL: 501 - 375- 7274 Aug 31,92 7 :40 No. 001 P.03 have offered, repeatedly, to use our best efforts to assist the LRSD in solving their very legitimate financial concerns about implementing this project. Quite frankly, notwithstanding Dr. Ruth Steele's public comments to the contrary, we saw little or no effort by the District to move forward. I believe Dr. Bernd is different. He must persuade the Board, however, that it is in the District's best interests to proceed with this project. The Board, as you know, has three new members since they endorsed the project in August 1990. If the February 4, 1991 Order is null and void and the LRSD has "no obligation to build the school" for the aforementioned reason, then it follows that the School Board will have to endorse any new effort to move forward, for example, a new Magnet School Grant Application. My question and my concern is: are we hindering the effort by attaching controversy to this project? Are we presenting Dr. Bernd a problem he can do without? Will the School Board be more or less likely to further embrace this project if given the opportunity, if it appears that it may be the target of controversy? Will potential donors to the museum be as receptive to the vision if they see the project cloaked in continuous conflict? I think the answer is certainly that in each case the project is less well served. The following scenario is the order in which, I believe, events will transpii
:._e under ideal circumstances. Dr. Bernd willQ)e persuaded t o) recommend that a new Magnet School Assistance Grant be submitted by the December 15, 1992 deadline, The School Board will endorse the effort. The application will be submitted. Between May-July 1993, The us Department of Education will announce the awarding of a  grant. Ground will be broken immediately to assure the new facility will be open for classes the fall of 1994. I submit the following strategy to you for your consideration as the most likely to successfully implement the Aerospace Education Center: 1. Place the Aerospace Education Center off limits to any activity that would call negative attention to the project during the critical fund raising phase, 2. Express in a manner deemed appropriate the Joshua Intervenors enthusiastic support for the project, 3. Resolve any concerns about the implementation of the project through quiet diplomacy and avoid negative publicity wherever possible. We share the same vision. The Aerospace Education Center has the potential to be the benchmark educational achievement not only for Little Rock but also for the Nation. Through our shared vision, we can finally see a future that is different from the past. It is a future that places Little Rock squarely on the leading edge of the delivery of relevant education in this Country. I appreciate your CENTRAL .FLYING SERVICE TEL : 501-375 - 7274 Aug 31,92 7 :40 No .001 P.04 support and the support of the Joshua Intervenors in this magnificent endeavor. Respectfully submitted, ARKANSAS AVIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY Richard N. Holbert Chairman of the Board JOI! W. W i\LKE:R HALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNET'Tt ' IVILE:Y i\. BRANTON. ,JR. AUSTIN PORTER, .JH.  :\lsn mhnilh'f'l ln Pr:wti,, 111 1
._,,r-Ria & lht llistnrl or Cnlumh,a JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. J\'ri'ORNEY AT LAW 1723 BROADWAY Lrrru~ ROCK, ARKANSAS 722llli TELEl'IIONE (501) 37 l-:l7
), FAX (501) 37'1-'1 187 August 31, 1992 HAND DELIVERED The Honorable Susan Webber Wright U.S. District Court 600 West Capitol P.O. Box 3316 Little Rock, AR 72203 Dear Judge Wright: AUG 3 1 1992 Office o Doseg' gJ on M n,torm I am writing to request a prompt meeting with the Court and other interested parties regarding Little Rock School District's failure to proceed with the development of the Aerospace Technology Magnet School in good faith. We have brought these concerns to the attention of Ms. Ann Brown and her office. It is our feeling that court intervention will help bring these concerns to a more amicable resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter. JWW: lp cc: Ms. Ann Brown Mr. Dick Holbert Mr. James Smith Mr. Bobby Lester Dr. Mac Bernd All Counsel of Record Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor August 31 , 1992 Mr. John Walker 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Dear John: 201 East Markham, Suite 51 o Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Within the last few days, I have talked with you and several others who are involved with the new Aerospace Magnet School. It is apparent that there is some confusion about the role and relationship of the community and the parties regarding the school's development. 1 believe it will be helpful to meet informally with school district and aerospace representatives to discuss any concerns about plans for the aerospace school. The new facility promises to serve our community in bold and innovative ways
it is in the best interest of the children that we resolve any questions about the planning process now so we can move foIWard to make the school's promise a reality. A member of my staff will contact you and our school district and aerospace colleagues to arrange a mutually convenient time for us to meet at my office. Very truly yours, ~ Ann B. Brown Federal Monitor cc: judge Susan Webber Wright Mac Bernd Bobby Lester James Smith Bill Bowen Dick Holbert All Counsel * P.01 * ** TRANSACTION REPORT * SEP- 8-92 TUE 13:30 * ** DATF START SENDER RX TIME PAGES TYPE NOTE ** * ---------------------------------- * * SEP- 8 11 372 4826 2' 3011 4 RECEIVE OK * *** ********ll*** '************************************************************************************* C/\THERl:--:F. JOHNSON AND  ASSOCIATF FROM: Catherine Johnson r' Pages, including this cover Special Instructions: ~//_,/4 c
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and Loarnitt8 Systerm, San Degq Ilng1ncc:rlng Technology al Junior High Apple ~uter Inst.ittng Lc:'Vel. [ Ncte-. Pticr to thts meettn& the ONler, l..RSP Fadlitlas the SlX j\lnla- h1g1, srnods thould Manapr, Ciaylc.-d Nml'lrop ldentHy 4,000 - 5,000 89 dAIIQl"CDT'() (ULAR), Jeen McBnllre (ADE} spa~ fcx- ttl'IOVatlm naar t'l'lodla cmitc.T.] 12:00-1:30 Lund, Dlsc1.1ssi~ TTUl)' oontlnl.lt 3. LR.SP Fadlltles Managtr, 2:00-3:15 pm  Junlcr- 1-itgh Schm 'J'our d Pr(F09ed Gall Quinn, James Durktn, Pulaski Hatghts Oassn.~'1ms to plan Tecl1nclogy Lab 2000 AJax GambOI. Apple 3:304:45 ln:ita11M!m Need~ and CCl'lt (Gt.mt Compul9t' Rapr~~t.ttives Jlo-Mt Helghb lJ\aaget) (f)evek1pm01,t) (SN #2) 4. Or. Bemd, Ttm Hotplc, Ed 5:00-8,00 pm  Tcdmdogy Ulb 2000 .\t the High Sc:hcd
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Apple Comp1.1ter Repre1entat1ve (2) 9, A.(lllpac:e Eti\1cation Center campaign Lca~ershtp S1ifai..t:wa24 10, Dr, Domd, IIstelle Matthl,, Chmne WCJOd, Dennis GIUSCMI, Bn,n.ti IAn&u-a lVtl Conaultm1t.s1 Program Jlvaluatlon Manager U , O,uck Stevens (UALR), Gaylcrd Ncrthrcp, (UALR), Jerry Rot:inscn (Henderaai State U), c UAl'B) 12. Dr. Bemd, Ed ruddlck, Tim Hcilple, Call Quinn 3:00-5:00 pm location? 8:30-11:30 iun AdmintstratlCll'I ih111dlng 1,00-2:30 pm 3:00-5:00 pm  Prcsentatla'\ 01 Prq'\~ Magnet 0-. Rernd and Gail Quinn  0.1rric-..11\1m and Program Evaluatloo ~tsn - Revlaw Cour-ewtr\(  Tedindogy !..ab 2000 lhtgr111tm! Facility Ccmputer U.S. r'>epl. of LAbor SCANS Knc,r,.y-How h,tegratim Into Acadr..mlc C.Q'e , - ~i5ning Program O'qectlves based oo Acadomic Achievemant, Job/Work Skill Comp"tency Attalnmt:l\t - Progrt11rn Retention and Competicn   Placomcnt into I!nLryLcvcl Ilmployment cr- HigC!' Educ:atioo - l'l't"'JCBSS fer ma,ttcrlns tmpt ementatlon (f.crmattve ev~luatic.~ and usa d TQM Measure,)  De!li81'1ng the Arliclllalio, Agreement (2~ 2~2)  rtannlng a Ne\AI High School (er 2,000 students based on Magnot Co.mies c:I ~udy :.1,d Htgh SdHxi Course, and R~9u1ran~.. , ts for Graduation, T~hno1o6)' Ltsb 2000 and oth<Jr oomp\.tter faclliU~ 5, o. LRSD Fadlttles Manager, Gail Quinn, James Il.trk1n, Alex Gamboai Apple Canp~ter Rdpresentattves 0-. 131rnd Md aroup U:,\ed tn #5 8cfllB i, 8:309
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Arkan~ Aarospaco  L. Omtcr Dl.lrwelt trt Rmr Jndulltri~  ? McO:lnnell Dou gt as  PAA  Byron Meltus (Plc:eso add to this list - thCMi pecpte reprent buatnNS cards I h1%Ve) 8. Dr. Bemd, Ann &a.vn, Gall Quinn, On1&  (Dr. Barnd a- Pat to schecMe meeting) 11:0012:00 no.Tl Ann Brem n's Offla,? t002:0Upn, Planning and Preparalim  Junior High School TOllr cf Prcpe60d C11'11srcc:m1.'i h') Plan Technology lab 2000 J1ulallotiCl1 Nc:cds a1'Cl Cost (Grant Budegt OoYckipment)  Cost DiSCUlllllOlt (1) Tedmdngy Lab 2000 (2) !1n51ne1tting Technol~y Canputer Facilities  Identifying Q1t1cal Occupatlooal Areas In Manufacturing Iin~nMrlng and Aviation for Training Swdents  Jcb Descrlpti011!1 ar1d Job Anfl1ysls  U.S. 08'j:.al1ment cl La'rxir SCANS Workplace Car,petcmcies
Relevance to Job Analysis  Occ"'f'.:\tlonal Ccrtlflcation (HIii ollh  -.::...4~ Ncie: Regarding firsl lwo Items above, wlll nroct to have o:cup,1llalill areas where l'llr!ne and tralninS la eritlcal. Ploaso h
iv~ n-prosontatlvc.w: l:rlne in{onnalicn for lhese iwo Items. NCO I I .Cl a J .ie ut1mf!hl fill 1t1hM .i.e Lw9 liiHII. pecg::ail lbpih Mi.  Amendtnenl lo lnlerdislricl MASI'\~ Desegregolion l"lsn to Include six junior high SGhools, new high s~hoot as Am~ace Ma5net Program School, Aerospace Education Center Aerospace Technology Magnet Program Planning Agenda septembar 21-24 s..:---21 PN11dpants linll l)lww,1100 1. Dr. S..md and Galt Quinn 8
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and toarnlng Systems, Safi Deg~ t:nslnecrlng Technology at Junior High ApPI eomputer tn,i-1\ing L~~l. { Ncite: Prt~ to this meettng, the Dealer, LRSD Factlit!M the ~1:< Junlc.1' high sd'\ocb shoutd }\,,1ana8 Gayla-d Ncrthrop identity 4,000  5,000 1141 d,-_,.oc:m(II)  ('ULAR), Jean McRl'IUre (/\DE) 1pace tix renovatlm near l"ftadh1 contcr.l 12:00-t:30 Lunch DI scuSS1lXl may oonu1,ue 3, LP-SD J
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Riddt~, DI~ Hciberl, Gall Adinlnislrallcri Planning the Pr&-Eng1nNring Lab for QJlnn, )an\CS Durkin. /'JetX Architect Pl.in$ Camt,ca, Apple O-Y11puter Rbpresentatl ve (2)  ----------- .. ----- --- -- .... ---- -- - M     11 I ,,,, 6. ,. LRSC FadUttes Manager, Gatl Qult'\n, James O.trktn, Alex G..mbca, Apple Canputer P.espresentatt ves U'. 5-tlcj Md gra.tp Ust~ in #5 lnCSUttry RepreSentatlve: Central F1>'1"S Service - Dck Holbert
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ts I have) 8. Ur. Bernd, Ann BrCMm, Gail Quinn, Ouie  (Dr. Bernd a- Pit to :,chedult rncettng) 8:30-9:30 WT\ Su.Ith West 9:45-10:45 am, f-alr 11:00-12:00 noon, Mabelvllle 1:30-2:30 pm Cloverdale :3:00-5:00 pm S.00-6:00 pm Mmlnistrattoo Bulldtng 8:l0-10
~ ~ Lcattl on? 11:00-12:00 T1CC'r'I Ann BrCM1n1s Offlce? 1:002:00pm Flannins and PraparaUc,1  Juni1' High SchocJ Tour d Prq,aiet1 Oassr01.,m.~ to Plan Tech1u:fo8}' Lab 2000 lnslallal1m Needs and Cost (Grant Bud &el I)avalq,ment)  C.cst Discussion: (1) Technology I.ab 2000 , (iJ IlnslnNrtng Technology Canputer fadlitles  IdentHytng a-iucat Oreupauonal Areas In Man\lf acturlng Ungineerl"'S and Av!Mlc:,n lot Training St1.1dtt\tt  Job De:,crtptlons and Job Arlelysts  U.S. Dep1utrnent cJ Labcf SCANS Wa-k place C'.a"l,pete1'1cles
Relevince to Job Analysts  OccupaUo,al CerUfieatlc.TI (.M .... ..,_ .-......4~ Note: Regarding fir:.l iwo Items above, wlll nood to hlilvc occupaticnal Meas wht1re htrini and training 1J tr!Uc.al. Plea~ h.ivo ruprusuntetivr.i~ !'.ring in(onn.:1lia, (or \h~ two H~,ns. MA I l 3 .a eaMpla fill wh_. he L~g Bn:el: pt se
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sJ., Denni I Cluso.v I Ad1"'1ni1tratl0'\ Design in11Ulh Ulni\1A8 Art &Yildlt'lg  Revlaw Cour~awd'k C-.. cnultt~~. Program - Tad'\naogy t...t> 2000 lt\tegr11tcd Jivaluatlon Manager P.11cility Ccmputat ll,S, Depl. or Laoot' SCANS Kna.v-He7N ll'ltegratia, Into Ar.adlffl\lC Cae  f)eslgntng Program Objectlv based en Acadcmtc Achievemant, Job/Werk Sktll C..omp11tency Attainment - Prsr11m Reteonttor, and competim - 1'laC01nc1,t into ~nlry-Level Iiniployment a- Hig<
,- Educallm - 1'n1ems fa- ma11tcring tmptementatlcn (I7amat1Ve avaluatim and use cJ TQM Me,uure1) ll, Onad( ~~ens (UALR), 1:00-2:30 pm  Peslg1,ing the Arlin.ii alien Agreement G.yla-d Ng-thtcp, (UAL!l.), (2-+ 2+-2) Jerry Rol:anaa\ (Ha,dar-"2' Slala U), UAPB) 12, Dr, Bernd, Ed ruc1dtck, nm 3:00-5:00 pm  r1.:\nntng a New High SChoo1 fer 2,.000 Jietple, Gall QUtnn t\1dliWltS based on Magnet CoorM11 d stucty and H1Sh Sd1cxi Cwrse, and ReK]uirmwnt9 fer Graduation, Technology L~b 2000 and nth~ r1niputer fadlllles JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETTE wILEY A. BRANTON, JR AUSTIN PORTER, JR  Also admitted to Practice in Georgia & the District of C.olumbia. Ms. Ann Brown Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation 201 East Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 A'ITORNEY AT LAW 1723 BROADWAY LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 September 10, 1992 Monitoring Re: Aerospace School Dear Ms. Brown: SEP 1 4 \992 O!l.ic e i D cc>gegatici1 Monitoring O evv I Mr. Walker asked that I provide you and the other persons attending our meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 1992 a copy of the notes that I took. By copy of this letter to the other attendees, I am requesting that they along with yourself review my notes and advise me of any corrections thereof. Thank you again for hosting the meeting. JCS: lm cc: Dr. Mac Bernd Chris Heller, Esq. Mr. James Smith Ms. Mabel Bynum Stephen Jones, Esq. Mr. Bobby Lester Mr. Billy Bowles Sam Jones, Esq. Richard Roachell, Esq . Mr. Dick Holbert Mr. Bill Bowen John W. Walker, Esq. Ms. Debbie Parker Mr. Kirke Herman Re: Proposed Aerospace Magnet School and Museum Date: September 8, 1992 Persons Present: Ann Brown, Monitor Dr. Mac Bernd, LRSD Supt. Chris Heller, Esq. Mr. James Smith, NLRSD Supt. Ms. Mabel Bynum, Asst. Supt. Stephen Jones, Esq. Mr. Bobby Lester, PCSSD Supt. Mr. Billy Bowles, Asst. Supt. Sam Jones, Esq. Richard Roachell, Esq. (Representative) Mr. Dick Holbert, AR Aviation Historical Society Mr. Bill Bowen, Governor's Office John w. Walker, Esq. Ms. Debbie Parker, Joshua Mr. Kirke Herman, Joshua Ms. Joy C. Springer Purpose of Meeting as stated by Ann Brown: to communicate openly regarding the proposed Aerospace School. Ann Brown opened the meeting by stating she had talked at length with the Court regarding the stipulation dated February, 1991. It was the opinion of the Court that the stipulation was no longer binding because the contingencies had not been met. But, the Court also felt that the parties should continue with the spirit of the stipulation. The district attorneys (Jones, Jones and Heller) agreed with the Court that the stipulation was no longer binding because the contingencies had not been met. John Walker, Joshua's attorney disagreed that the stipulation was no longer binding because all parties were aware that LRSD would have to make several grant applications prior to receiving the funds. (He suggested that counsel, monitor and other parties review the transcript on the hearing regarding the Aerospace school) John Walker also commented that he felt the LRSD had not acted in "good faith" since their initial grant application because it had not actively pursued the idea of the Aerospace school. He also suggested that the District was not pursuing this endeavor due to lack of funds. A site has been selected for the school, yet a site selection committee was not formulated as required by the Court on other new school construction. Through Holbert's group, they had . . left the impression in the community that the school was strictly intended for gifted students, those of higher economic status. When in fact, the purpose of the agreement was to identify the children of lower economic backgrounds and provide them with greater educational opportunities. Walker also suggested that someone in the District be designated as the contact person regarding the school. Dr. Bernd voiced concerns regarding operating costs, There was some discuss~on regarding students who would attend the school. Stephen Jones suggested that if the student body would also consist of NLRSD, PCS SD and students from outside the Pulaski county districts, then requests for M to M money could be used to help offset the costs. Ann Brown stated that she felt comfortable with the parties meeting and developing plans of action for the school without her having to do so. There was no objection voiced by anyone present that the following should be done immediately: 1) LRSD take a leadership role in the planning and development of the school. 2) The parties need to meet promptly and determine the status of the grant application. 3) The parties need to meet with Ms. Gail Quinn, the grant writer to determine the status of the within the next couple of weeks. 4) The parties need to prepare a new stipulation with timelines included as necessary. The stipulation should not be much different from the original. 5) Joshua, NLRSD and PCSSD should be involved in the planning and development of the school and all related activities. 6) There should be open lines of communications to Joshua, NLRSD, and PCSSD regarding any new developments about the school about. 7) The grant proposal and new stipulation should be submitted to the Court well in advance of December 15th for her approval and other possible recommendations. I / . ~ 0,,tr(1 ~-m 11-/fJtC ~1~clb~~ . # MhhSl~~ ~~~ S' ~ lf9 :/~-p Mltf~~fl ~ 9:wf(U,1i l~ ~ ' I/,' Ob w 1-/ u uu. Sir W-nJ ~( '- jk-t 't/A4 r'v0,/c <ftu-rl /~ - .fifu1t~ ~ N~ ~ - l~ ti l(L -/2 /4- 1w1 tf/,r__, w
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I 7 :i- - Mr. Dick Holbert JOHN A. IUCGS. IV P,0 BOX 1388 LITTLE AOCK, ARKANSA~ 72203 November 25, 1992 Aerospace Education Center P.O. Box 7332 Little Rock, AR 72217 Dear Dick, I appreciate your comments, concerns, and dialog last night at our board meeting. ~ou and the members of the Aerospace Committee should be commended for your dedication to seeking ways to improve our pu~lic schools a.nd community, If only half oft.he parents of our students were as interested in their children's education as your group i~. we would have mo~e resources, fewer problem~, ~nd much better educated kids graduating from our schools. So that there is no rni~tinderstanding on my position on the vote taken last night, I feel it is appropriate this morning to reiterate my feelings on the Aerospace Magnet. Please realize that I speak as John Riggs, patron of the Little Rock Public School District and individual board mnmber and certainly do not speak foi the board a5 a whole. I believe that as I stated last night that the wholP. ided of business and education partnerships are inherently qood for a community. I believe this par Lnership is particularly good for our community because it does meet a business need for qualified employees to fill existing and future jobs, it fills the n~~d of our community for higher paid jobe, and la.::n:ly it al Lt:!1npts to meet the needs of a ~thnically balanced school system. I ~m concerned though abuut the neeJ for additional bri~k and mortar for our school sysL~n1. In my opinion that need ls simply not there. I also will absolutely not support any program no matleL how well intended Lhat will dr~ln resources from our area school~. So where do W8 go from here? I do not bcliHve our school supcrint~ndent 4,~ staff need to spend cxotl.J.i.tant amounts ot time trying to find money to justify this school. I fully expect thern to present to the board whaL reasonable means there are within the school distri~t's bag or tricks that will make this project vi~ble. Our supeL.i.ntendent and staff do not ~r. Dick Holbert ~ovember 25, 1992 E>age 2 have the resources or time to explore other avenues of financing such as lobbying the state legislature or the federal governm~nt for fund~ in ~upport of this endeavor. In my hwnble opinion, we as a school board have put the responsibility for finding innovative sources of funds squarely on your group's back. I believe our school administration will submit two scenarios for funding of this school~ (1) raising the milage rate by a healthy amount
or (2) closing an cKisting school and draining some resourc9s from area schools. In my opinion nBither of this options is doable. So I ask again, where do we go from here? I would suggest that Mrs. Quinn ask the federal officials what would happen if we slightly changed our grant application and deleted adding a high school and resorted to using for the short term our existing plants. If it would bo possible to mako that slight (in my opinion sinee it has nothing to do with thg quality of aducation) correction after having received this grant, I believe that this proj8ct has more of a chance to be implemented after June 1st. Otherwise, I fear that when all the dust seLtle5 and we see what it will cost to administrate a new high school, the dre~ms of any aerospace program will fade for the foreseeable future. Dick, again I want to thank you for your efforts on behalf of our cchoolc, our community, and especially our kids. A lesser man would have given up long ago, called the dogs, and gone to the house. Let's not lose the dream of tha Aerospace ~ducation Center over issue of brick and mortar~the building and actual locat:.ion wht!rt: these kids are taught means so much less than the concept. Little Rock jr4 cc Dr. Bernd Sincerelr I . I /I // / I ' I _,/"' ,.,,.-~-i...--- (J ohn\ A. Riggs, lV P~liq School Doard PO'&! tion 4 Member Little Rock Public Schools Board of Directors \ . ' , D G 111 S. Bedford St Suite 101 I Burlington, MA 01803 (817) 273-151&4 Fax: (817) 273-0390 901 N. Sttat1 S, Suite 801 Mington, VA 22203 (703) 276-TTO2 Fu: (703) 527-0823 City Naoonal Bank Plaza 606 Wilshire BNd Suite 706 Santa Monica, CA 90401 {310) 394-8599 Fax (310) 394-0034 DEFENSE GROUP INC. Corporate Office: 307 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042-2400, (703) 532-0802/Fax: (703) 5320806 Mr. Thomas F. McLarty 3 Greenbriar Rd Little Rock Arkansas 72207 Dear Mack
Annapolis, Maryland 23 December 1992 This letter has two purposes
the first is to thank you for the enormous task you have undertaken for the good of our Country as Chief of Staff to President Clinton. We have recently had several vivid examples of how critical this position is to both the wellbeing of the President and the routine functions of governance. Bill is to be congratulated for his acumen in making this outstanding selection, and you have our very best wishes for the coming years. The second purpose is to follow up on our brief conversation at the National Advisory Board meeting about the Arkansas Aerospace Education Center (AEC). I asked if you felt comfortable that this important project is on track, and you said that you were, given its current support by all involved. We have worked this project very hard here in Washington and have a significant degree of support within the Departments of Education, Transportation (FAA) and Defense (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency(DARPA)) and at NASA. The AEC is seen as a pilot program that can be used by technology innovators to bring educational techniques and standards up to the requirements of the evolving workplace. These sponsors are, I believe, poised to bring interactive simulation systems, earth terminals for remote aerospace systems and new concepts of learning to Little Rock as the AEC concept develops. While I am certainly less attuned to the commitment of key players there in Little Rock than members of the leadership committee, I have an uncomfortable feeling that this entire project ultimately depends upon the enthusiasm and determined support of the Little Rock School Board and the educational system in Arkansas it represents. In my own discussions with several members of the board, I did not find the commitment necessary to make this program work
the issue is not whether or not Little Rock has enough high schools or whether the operating budget five years hence can support an "An Equal Opportunity Employer" . ' .. .. ' additional facility, the reality is that the present school system does not provide the education and training young people need to enter the workforce and survive in an increasingly changeable environment. The beauty of the magnet school program at the AEC is that it is not designed for geniuses, who will always find their way, but for a wide spectrum of motivated students, including the disadvantaged, which constitutes the basic resource of the Arkansas aerospace industry. Some of the discussions about the AEC in Washington may have been premature, but they were undertaken at appropriate levels within the Bush administration to avoid any connotation of a porkbarrel project brought here by the transition. The new team thus has a foundation on which to build and important continuity at the "action officer" level. The continued help of the Arkansas Congressional delegation should assure that the AEC concept will flourish and can perhaps be extended to meet similar needs elsewhere in our nation. None of this will happen, however, if the Little Rock School Board does not vigorously support the grant application in February to the Department of Education and the approval next June of the building plan. Strong support for the AEC by Dr. Mac Bernd, the School District Superintendent, is particularly critical and it appears, based upon the minutes of a recent meeting, lacking. I know I am catching you on this vital subject at the moment of your departure, but I also know that your stature and deep involvement in a variety of public matters there in Little Rock give your views weight that few others enjoy. Anything you can do to build consensus within the Board for the AEC will be greatly appreciated. Again, best wishes in your new responsibility. William N. Small 2878 Riva Road Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Most sincerely, \ _-:, \ \) , L L W.N. Small LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 W. MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FAX (501) 324 - 2032 DATE TO FROM ~i::::::c SENDER'S PHONE # 5, c/- di/()
J__ SUBJECT  ~~SU s~ SixmJnstructins Faz PhD N-,,,, _____ Spud Diat_L--_ FOR DATA PROCESSING OFFICE USE ONLY Transmitted By --------Date _____ Time __ _ R 03191 Fortune favors the P. O.Box 7332  Llctll! Roclc.Atkansu72217 501.371.0331 December 2, 1992 NadonaJ Advisory Board Or. Eddie Anderso~ Col. Walter J. Boyne LL Gen. Benjamin 0 . Davis Geo. Affi-ed G. Hansen Phillip S. Woodruff Hononuy Chairmen Herschel H. Frid.iy MayorSharonM. Priest As you probably know, last Tuesday the Little Rock
"'":'o~P/~kefeller School Board passed a resolution to pursue a $8 million ac   rep eos Federal Magnet School Assistance Grant to fund a  new Litt1eRock5cboolDi tri ctaerospace magnet high school at Adams Field and programs at D,. ci1~:
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,'~B rnd three junior high feeder schools. Campaign Leadership Wllliam H. &wen Or.airman Richard N. Holbert Viu . Chairman Marion B. Burton Prtsidtnt J, Dan Baker J. W. Buddy" Benafield 0. W:iyne Bennett W'tlllim C. Br.icas Henry A. Broach Rep. !rm.a Hunter Brown F. Taylor Bro\Vl"l David M. Clark F~ K. Darngh, Jr. Dennis 0. Davi:s Lee Frazier Charles I!. Harper Sen. Jrry Jw.U E.RayKemp John Lewellen Donn, K. Mel.arty >alldyS. McMath F'reduickJ. Menz ,dwvu M. Penick. Sr. b1lh Remmel ,dgar K. Riddick. Jr. a.mes R. Rodgers .ucicnM.Taillac :harles M. Taylor im Guy Tucker itace Acfvfsory Board Ir. G<raid P. Carr lathan Gordon :Obert A Gordon 'oLAibert Hart tr. William R Pogue ou~ L Ramsay lajor General James A Ryan I. M. ~ wia- Sanerfield,Jr. ol Charles ) . Wax evelopment Counsel On the surface, this resolution brings the concept of the Aerospace Education Center full circle, restoring the original plan for the museum to be built in conjunction with a high school serving grades 10 through 12. We are pleased that the resolution brought the high school facility back to the Adams Field location, and confirmed the commitment of up to $10 million in funds for construction of the school. However, we must also recognize that the project, and our work, is far from over. The Board made clear that there are many unanswered questions, and ut the burden on f nding most o _the answe.rs-OlL.U.S who have worked so hard and so long bringing this project from an ambitious idea to a point _.., where it is one step away from reality. Let us not b misle -- this last step is a long and difficult one.  -To k:eep. the progress toward construction of the Aerospace Education Center moving forward, we had compromised with the school administration to place the aerospace high school programs in an existing school and to change the plans for the on-site facility from a high school to a junior high. This was done to address one of the primary obstacles to moving the grant application (and thus the entire project) forward, namely the shortage of space in junior high schools in the District . However, the Board failed to accept the recommendation of the administration, and as an alternative voted four to two to pursue the Federal Grant application for the on-site facility as a senior high school. While we are pleased with the ultimate vote to restore the visionary concept of the Aerospace Education Center, many facts became clear during Tuesday's meeting. First and foremost, the Superintendent and a majority of Board members feel that they are under no obligation to follow through with the commitment to fund the $6 million . _construction cost of the aerospace high school facility, as passed by the voters in the 1990 millage election. While the Board members are unquestionably supportive of the concept of the Aerospace Education Center, they do not feel, as we do, that the voters mandated the construction of the aerospace high school. This is fundamental to understanding the perspective which the Board members and Dr. Bernd have toward this project. Much of our effort to date, including the assistance we have provided toward the Federal Magnet School Grant process, has been based on our resumption of this commitment. 'Ihe Board's actions last week made it clear tha e aerospace sc ool, in whatever form, must again prove its viability. Secondly, it is clear that some Board members fail to see the broader vision of excellence in education that the Aerospace Education Center represents, and see it as a competing interest which will only siphon resources away from what they see as higher priorities. This view of the community as "competing interests" is one of the major obstacles to creating any broad-based endeavor such as the AEC. Fortunately, we are confident that a majority of Board members do not fall in~o this category. However, ] we must be vigilant about this attitude, which could manifest in such actions as playing one school or one group (e.g~, teachers, parents from other schools) against another during budget deliberations. The Board and Administration is properly concerned about pending budget deficits, and is frightened by any activity which could adversely affect this problem. While they can clearly see (and identify) any potential cost associated with the aerospace magnet, they fail to fully realize its potential for obtaining new revenues which would positively affect the District's financial picture, including the Federal Magnet School Grant. Finally, the Board acknowledged that another millage election would soon be necessary. Previously, we were asked to support a millage because the construction funds for the aerospace magnet were included, and we worked tirelessly for its successful passage. We are now in a situation whereby the administration and the Board could require that we support yet another millage increase to fund the operations of the aerospace magnet. Although, requiring that we support an additional increase in order for the District to pursue the aerospace magnet is tantamount to asking for us to pay for something twice, it is a possibility that we must consider. Following the successful 1990 millage campaign, we were told that the funds were available for construction of the aerospace school. We set forth to meet our goal of $6.5 million for construction of the museum, and we are now within about $1 million of completing that campaign. As we drew near meeting our obligation, the District pointed out that they did not have operational funds for the school. Following the disastrous application f or _u4 J(J ct,.. rk(.I.H ~ I I 'l c I I u the Federal Magnet School Grant in 1991, we agreed to pay (through the g~nerosity of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation) for a qualified outside consultant (Gail Quinn) to write the 1992 grant application. The plan that Ms. Quinn developed in conjunction with the District's professional staff would provide for Federal funds to completely equip the aerospace high school and three junior highs with computers and other needs, and pay for the -training and salaries of the teachers for two years. Now, the District has charged us with the additional burden of either3,1 providing or identifying the source of funding for five years following the school's opening. Obviously, this is a serious obstacle to our efforts, an makes it clear that unless we make every effort to convince or compel them, pthaer tnDeirssthriipc.t can't, or won't, live up to their financial obligations to this In the past, you have given great assistance in bringing the Aerospace Education Center to existence. Now, we must c~ll er. you again not only fo~ advice as to how we should proceed, but to ask you to become more personally involved in whatever course we may take. ~ Your dedication to this project of your time and financial resources is deeply appreciated. Now we are moving into the final phase of the Center's dinevvoellvoepmmeenntt.. Critical decisions mu~ be made, and we want  and need your We have scheduled a meeting of <11ir Campaign Leadership for Friday, Di
zember 11th at 10:30 a.m.in tn,z 4th floor board room of the First <tommercial Bank Building, C~ol and Broadway Streets in Little Rock. Your kttendence at this impo~t meeting can be confirmed by calling Catherine Johnson at 371-03,J- 1\t the meeting, we will discuss our options, and the ~~~$- -we 11\US.t--take to ensure that this vital project continues to move For mucb 'of our campaign, we have been patient with the Little Rock School Distrii(:t' s Qa.Ssiye role in these e"grts~ Now, we must -t..a.ke. a ~"!_uch .
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vthta co 'pass. forwaPrdl etaos es heeakineg eyvoeur yt heefnf.o rt to attend the meeting on December ilth, I look RNH/IJlj Sincerely, Richard N. Holbert Vice Chairman Aerospace Education Center 7 r MEMO TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Aerospace Education Campaign Leadership Catherine Johnson December 14, 1992 AEC December 11, 1992 Meeting Minutes Attending: Guests: Wayne Bennett F. Taylor Brown Marion Burton Nathaniel Curtis - Nathaniel Curtis Riddick & Heiple Jim Dailey -LR Vice Mayor Seth Ward LR Airport Commission Dr. Joe Calhoun Rev. Hero Donovan Bob Gordon Dennis Glasgow -LR School District Science Supervisor Willie Hamilton - LRSD Board Charles Harper Richard N. Holbert E.RayKemp John Lewellen Fred Menz Ed Penick, Sr. Ruth Remmel -~ . - , Ed Riddick -Twig Satterfield Charles M. Taylor II. Update on Recent Developments with Little Rock School District Robert Wilson LR Airport Commission Richard N. Holbert AEC Vice-Chairman _ ____________ ... - Mr. Holbert opened the meeting by stressing that the purpose of this and subsequent meetings was intense feedback. Beginning with the LRSD Resolution he outlined the points contained therein, noting the conditional terms for District commitment and support: 1. The $10 million allocated for construction, 2. Approval by the US District Court of the plan, and - 3. The AEC generate operating funds for the school for 5 years. Holbert defined operating funds as those costs incremental to running a high school, noting that a similar school would cost $4.5 million annually, but because this is a magnet school the costs would be off-set by "M to M" rransfer funds, grant monies and st.ate rurnback funds available for students outside the LRSD. Holbert also noted that according to the resolution, funding for the first year would be covered by the grant since the only grade would be the 10th. In 1995, funding should still not present a problem as only the 10th and 11th grades would be operational. By 1996, the full pipeline however, would require funding as grades 10-12 would be operational. The resolution, he noted, does not address the larger issue of what the district's "needs" are as verbally expressed in the November 24 LRSD Board meeting . Holbert said that between now and next June it is critical to instill in the LRSD Board members' minds exactly what the AE school vision TiiVmVes, it's goals and specific detm.itions of e motivating programs ffiat will be offered. "If the program is successful," he said" it will be the fore-runner for more public and private partnerships in the community, creating new sources of revenue and support for the District. Howev~r, if it is successful, it may require more "Brick and Morta( after all." He further noted that if the District does not proceed with the AEC plans, even though District officials may operate the district properly, they will still be left with the same old district, one that shows gradual, inevitable deterioration. Holbert noted that over the last five years the LRSD lost over 1,000 students, while surrounding schools, both public and private, gained in attendance. In order to increase commitment and enthusiasm among the LRSD Board, Holbert suggested the AEC Leadership develop a strategy, and he proposed the following options: 1. Change the message to the LRSD Board: There is a certain probability that litigattt]on may force all members of the LRSD Board to sit in a special election between now and June of 93. Sourcing five years of funding may not become that big of an issue with the Board if new Board members are elected. 2. Find the Money: With Bill Clinton - an advocate of the AEC School/Museum - in the White House, there is greater probablility than ever before that the facility can be designated as a National Aerospace Education Center or Demonstration Project If that occurs, not only could the facility be eligible for operating expenses, but cost of equipment, construction costs and museum operating expenses. Congress could approve appropriations for the project, but likely not before October 1993. Keep in mind that our project timeline is June of 1993. Having Congress approve such appropriations is not unusual, Holbert explained, noting that a similar 16:06 '0'501 324 2032 I. R School Dist  DOM i4J 006 / 009 $20 million request was before FAA Director of Aviation Phil Woodruff last week, and that Senator Dale Bumpers just last year procured $2.5 million for an Aviation Science Building at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. 3. Charter School concept: Minnesota recently passed a statute funding charter schools - hybrids between public and private schools with classes and criteria to meet public education standards and operations managed by private sectors. Holbert said there is hope that legislation will be drafted for presentation to the State Legislature in January that wil allow the AEC to operate the school itself. This holds particular appeal if the LRSD Board does not show enthusiasm and commitment to the project, provided that the AEC can raise the money. He urged the AEC to consider enacting some sort of mechanism to put this concept of a charter school into effect - if the School District won't embrace the project John Lewellen pointed out that the scope of the desegregation impact should be broadened to a statewide level Marion Burton echoed that thought, saying that what has not yet occurred to the LRSD is the impact this school would have on desegregation. Burton also emphasized that while the AEC Leadership believes the concept of aviation courses is advantageous, there is a larger reaon he and every other member is all involved in the project. That is to correct the number one obstacle to continued economic development in the community - the reputation of the Little Rock School District. Lewellen responded by urging all present to make it clear to the LRSD Board that this school~a mechanism that will greatly impact desegregation. LRSD Board , member .W.illie. Hamilton_agreed.thal.the_primary .value of this project.is..the impactit...will.hal'.e __ _ on desegregation and he believes it is important to push that point  Ill. Status Report Richard N. Holbert Requirements for LRSD Grant Application to US Dept of Education Holbert explained that because the Federal Guidelines were received late, the deadlinefor the grant application was extended to February 1, 1993, which gives the AEC and LRSD time to finetune the grant request He stated that Catherine Johnson and Gail Quinn are traveling to Washington DC this week to meet with the Department of Education in the first of several reviews on the grant Holbert reminded the AEC that the US District Court must also approve the application, as well as all parties involved the the lawsuit Ann Brown of the Office of Desegregation Monitoring has kept Judge Webber Wright abreast of the progress and all looks positive. Holbert noted one concern he has addressed with Mac Bernd, LRSD Superintendent - that if and when the US Department of Education calls the District offices seeking clarification on a particular passage in the grant application, an unimpressed, uninformed representative answers the call, the entire project could go down the drain. Holbert has encouraged Bernd to make certain that any such call is channeled to an advocate of the project - someone who shows enthusiasm and has a working knowledge of the project Holbert reiterated that a real champion for the school must be found within the District He said it is as though the District invited the AEC Leadership and AAHS to participate in...thfilgame, to plan to include a school with the planned museum. Then, when the AEC' s friend within the District (Reville) was unfortunately killed, the District began to change it's tune - acting as though the AEC was pushing the concept~ forgetting that it was the District who had reached out to the AEC and AAHS.  IV. Formation of LRSD Task Force Richard N. Holbert Holbert informed the AEC that he had sent out a letter to Bernd and the LRSD Board informing them that a Task Force is being formed to focus on the common issues relative to the creation of the Aerospace Magnet high school. The Task Force will be comprised of members of the following: V. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Office of Desegregation Mouitor Litigants to the Pulaski County Desegregation Case Representatives of the City of Little Rock, State of Arkansas, and LR Airport Commission Arkansas Aviation Historical Society Museum Committee Little Rock School District Superintendent Fundraising Report Ed Penick, Sr. Chairman  Capital Campaign Committee Penick noted that funds raised to date total $5,443,756.00 against the $6.5 million needed. However, he reminded the Board, that money must be raised that the April 13, 1993 in order to receive $500,000 challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation. Although that deadline may be extended, he noted that this leaves little time to complete the fundraising. He urged the  12 / 28 / 92 16:08 '5'501 324 2032 LR School Dist  ODM ~ 007 / 009 AEC members to sign up for the Capital Campaign committee to raise the funds, or to forward names of foundations not yet solicited. He asked that any such suggestions be forwarded quickly as many foundations meet on a quarterly basis, and we need to get a request in before the first quarter of 1993 passes. Penick said he favors the solicitation of major gifts rather than the timeconsuming task of randomly seeking $1,000 gifts- although if some such requests are in the works, don't tum them down! Penick reported that the Kresge Foundation had declined the AEC request, but added that Catherine plans to meet in Washington DC with contacts for foundations applicable to the AEC project. He further suggested that many local requests for major gifts remain at a "no response" stage. He said those contacts will be approached again soon. VI. Architecture Marion Burton Program Building Design Chairman - Architecture Committee Mr. Furton reported that the Architecture Committee had already had a number of meetings and discussions incorporating ideas into the ultimate design. Thankfully, he noted, now.that the LRSD has decided on a high school facility, the roadblock has been opened and the architects can focus on an appropriate design. Mr. Nathaniel Curtis of Nathaniel Curtis, Riddick and Heiple reported that a December 10th meeting on architecture resulted in d."awings that will allow for very reasonable cost estimates. Mr. Riddick expressed, however, a strong need to . receive input from LRSD on building-classroom use so as to detail the design plans. "Right now,".hCsSaid~'-our.knowl.ajge.,af. what n~_t9.be there consists_Q( ~tio_n fro~.!..._,__-- ___ _ schools and Gail Quinn, but every school's architecture needs spccializea input, and we need an  opportunity to meet with school district people on detail and design - not just on philosophy." He noted that the museum portion of the design has received a wealth of input and very exciting plans are developing, however, the architects must have the plans for the school done, bids in and pricing by June of 1993 in order to make the 1994 deadline. Board Member Hamilton said even though the School Board suffers from lack of enthusiasm , the recent job descriptions handed out at the District should alleviate the some of that. These job descriptions related to concerns of District staff, and Hamilton said he now believes the AEC will see improved results due to these definitions. Dennis Glasgow, Supervisor of Sciences at the district offered this explanation
that a lack of enthusiasm on the part of LRSD personnel may be due to lack of knowledge and involvement, saying that the information regarding AEC has not filtered down past the superintendent. He noted that he, too, attended the December 10 architecture meeting and retu.-ned to his staff with ideas on what needs are, and what courses could be offered in specific technology and arts
i.e. if no competitive sports will be offered at the school, an alternative physical education program can be devised. Glasgow reported that Doug Eaton, the main contact inside the District for the architects, is most anxious to become involved in building design. He stated now that the high school bas been identified as the focus project, the LRSD staff will increase their production and input. Holbert noted that in the past the AEC Leadership bad offered to meet with various school district personnel to bring them up to speed and instill enthusiasm, however those offers were rebuffed. He said that maybe now is the time to try again, particularly since Bernd told Holbert after the November 24th Board meeting that he (Bernd) now felt as though he had his "marching orders" from the Board members. Riddick followed this thought by offering to Glasgow and Hamilton to host meetings for LRSD staff to discuss ideas, review presentations, and to notify the LRSD in general of meetings open for their attendance. Holbert underscored this idea of amplified input by saying the full AEC Leadership and appropriate LRSD parties will be given notice regarding Col. Walter Boyne's meeting on December 18, 1992 with the architects on exhibit structure and design (see irem X on Page 4 ). Further, he told Hamilton and Glasgow, when the LRSD holds meetings on other topics relating to the AEC project, i.e. curriculum discussions, the AEC would gladly send a representative so as to arrive at decision via a collaborative process. Mr. Curtis advised the AEC that recent conversations had been conducted with Dr. Bobby Roberts of the Central Arkansas Library System regarding the library construction. Glasgow noted that the library and its capabilities were of particular interest as the proposed curriculum called for a number of classes to meet in the library. Riddick reported that particularly with possible millage elections for the library system in the near future, a very real possibility existed that the city could operate the library, paying for it's costs. He warned that there would be considerable obstacles to cross before this occurred, but that it was doable. Marion Burton echoed that belief, adding that as the AEC library would serve three aspects - school library, public library and an archival library - the entire facility could be a great asset to the library system. Additionally for the library, Holbert reported plans are being laid to acquire artifacts and archives from Bell Aircraft, an exciting supplement to the already impressive collection being VIL Public Relations Effort Marion Burton Marion Bunon noted a vast blank exists under the Public Relations Committee on the Organization Chan for Committee Assignments. He urged anyone interested to volunteer for this imponant aspect of the campaign. He explained that this committee must bring professional educators (LRSD) and the general public up to speed on the Aerospace. school and museum. He offered that should anyone know of someone to chair this committee, to forward the name quickly as this committee's work will be imperative. vm. F. Taylor Brown, Chairman Procurement/Exhibit Design Museum of Aviation History Taylor Brown announced that he had volunteered to chair the committee to review the IMAX proposal and exhibit acquisitions. He said that Col. Walter Boyne and his vast knowledge of the Smithsonian exhibits and Admiral William Small's Naval museum knowledge would allow for great input, but Taylor also desires other contacts to be identified as sources for procurement. He further asked for volunteers and names of people locally who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty to work with him on this assignment Reg~g the!MAX~ Br~~-
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i itsh~uldbe -a major pan of the Ac~space ficllliy'asTt'-"---> ~,-----will be a big attraction, and the charge for viewing of the IMAX presentation will provide operating funds. He announced that a letter of intent will soon be signed with the IMAX manufacturers to lock in 1992 costs, yet it will not prohibit the AEC to back out of the deal should something go wrong. IX. Committee Structures Richard N. Holbert Holbert closed by noting that there are a lot of blanks on the Committee Assignment chart, and that tremendous work must be done between now and June. He urged everyone to identify an area in which they could assist and notify either the committee chairman or him, and then - roll up their sleeves. X. Mark Your Calendar5 The Architecture Committee meeting with Col. Walter Boyne on Exhibit Design is open to all interested parties. It is scheduled for Friday, December 18th at 1:30 p.m. in the offices of Nathaniel Curtis, Riddick and Heiple, 1600 First Commercial Bank Building at Capitol and Broadway Streets in Little Rock. Campaign Leadership Committee Assignments Aerospace Education Center r .., .., / National "'I Honorary Chairmen Chairman Advisory Board 1 Herschel Friday William H. Bowen Dr. Eddie Anden
o~ Jack Stephens Col. Walter J. Boyn'e Win Rockefeller Lt. Gen. Benjamin 0. Davis '- Mayor Sharon Priest Gen. Alfred G. Hanr.en / "'I Admiral William N. Small r State Advisory Board "" Vice Chairman Phillip S. Woodrutlf Richard N. Holben '-. Dr. Gerald P. Carr Hon. Nathan Gordon \..
Roben A. Gordon r '\ 'I Dr. William R. Pogue Campaign Louis L. Ramsay Counsel \ Ma~ -Gen. James A.:Piean Catherine Johnson i '- M. . "Twig" Sane 1eld \.. ~ ,I.----'--- ., ' I ' I I I I ' / r " 1 Capital .., r "' r " r .., r "'I LRSD Little Rock Government Public Architecture Procurement Administration School Board ,campaign Funding Relations Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman Chairman chairman Richard N. Holben Richard N. Holben Ed Penick, Sr. Catherine Johnson (interim) Marion Burton F. Taylor Brown Charles Harper Sen. Jerry Jewell Marion Burton RuthR.."llllllel Rep. Irma Brown F.dRiddick Adm. Bill Small Carter Burwell Henry Broach Lucien Taillac Win Rockefeller Ge. Wm. Smith Rep. Irma Brown Caner Burwell Wayne Benneu Buddy Benafield Bobby Roberts Sid Wilson Herb Donovan Louis Ramsay Donna McLany Ruth Remmel Fr'ed Menz Sen. Jerry Jewell Frank White Jim Dailey Herschel Friday Bob Gordon Twilg J. Dan Baker sa1terfielc E.RayKemp i
\.. \.. \.. '-. '-. \.. \.. 1, I r " Exhibit Design Chainnan F. Taylor Brown Bill Bracas Walter J. Boyne Bob Diffee Fred Menz Twig Satterfielc Dr. Joe Calhoun \.. .... "' " "0"0 "' ' "" a, ~ "0 ' ."0. ", "" r "' "Cl' :,- 0 .0.. . .0. . "r't 0 0 "' I] 0 0 "'-' 0 0 "' DEC-30-92 WED 11:58 US Disl Cl Lillie Rock FAX NO. 5013246096 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, VS, LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT KO. 1, ET AL., MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL,, MRS, KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL,, 0 R.D E_R P. 02 PLAINTIFF, DEFKNDA~"I'S , INTERVENORS , INTERVENORS. Following telephone notice to counsel, a heartng is hereby scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 1993, One issue to be addressed at the hearing is the Little Rock School District's ,----aerospace magn~ t~ppl ication. This Court's Order of May 1, 1992 rejected an earlier proposal to modify the settlement plan to eliminate language concerning the possible construction of a new junior high in the district, The Court, it that order, directed that the "parties conduct a careful review of j1.mior high capacity and its immediate and long term impact on programmatic needs and/or intradistrict and M-to-M needs," Because of its interrelatedness to the aerospace magnet application, the second issue to be addressed at the hearing is the results of the study conducted pursuant to that Order. The parties are directed to provide the Court and the Federal ~ Honi tor with copies of the propos~appl ica.tion and the results of the junior high school study, together with copies of other DEC-30-92 WED 11:59 US Dist Ct Little Rock FAX NO. 5013246096 P. 03 proposed exhibits for the hearing and any briefs they feel are necessary, on or before 12:00 noon on Friday, January 15, 1993. It is so ordered this ____ _ day of December, 1992, United States District Judg= From : QUALITY CON ECTiml =ERVICES PHOl!E No. : 310 598 6773 FAX# Gail Quinn Quality Connection Services 5171 Lampson Ave. Los Alrunitos, CA 90720 Phone & FAX (310) 598-6773 Signed: ... ~ Jan.22 1993 6:25AM P0l From : QUALITY CONNECTIOl'-1 SERVICES PHOl'-IE No. 310 598 6773 Jan.22 1993 6:26AM P02 I. Background Information A. Greater Metropolitan Little Rock Gre.ater Little Rock')
fuur 1.,
ounty Metropolitan Statistical area (MSA) is the center of the second fastest growing rei
iun ln the United States. Today with a metropolitan area spanning a seventy-mile radius, Greater Little Rock MSA is home to over 513,000 people. Jn the last quarter century, the Greater Little Rock MSA has almost doubled its population - approaching 1,200,000. North Little Rock, lhe third largest community with a population of 62,000, nnd Little Rock are separated by the Arkansas River in Pulaski County. Twenty-seven percent of the MSA 's population is under 18 years of age. Forty-four percent of the population is within the 18-44 ag~ range. According to the 1990 Census, the population was cent black, percent white. Little Rock's central location places it within 550 miles of forty percent of the United States buying JX)Wer and population. The $1.3 billion dollar Arkansas Navigation System, one of the nation's largest water development projects, is a 445 mile waterway providing year-round access to ports on the Arkansas River from the Mississippi River to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 1,500 acre port with its industrial harbor Foreign Trade Zone - 14. and the United States Customs Port of Entry are indication of the increasing importance of Little Rock's linkage to ports worldwide. All are in close proximity to Adams Field, Little Rock's airport. The city's rich mixture of historic architecture and new development is attracting new residents. Little Rock is seeing growth and revitalization unparalleled in the city's history. Little Rock is on the move. Fueling this revitalization are the aerospace industries, the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society, the Governor's Aerospace Task Force, and institutions of higher education. Some of the world's most successful aerospace companies are located here: McDonnell Douglas, Rohr Inc., Arkansas Aerospace (a subsidiary of British Aerospace), Falcon Jet owned by French-based Avions Dassault Brequet Aviation, MidCoast, and Central Flying Service. Numerous private and corporate aircraft dealers such as Aero-Commander, Piper, Beechcraft, and Cessna have facilities at 01e Little Rock Regional Airport. Little Rock Airforce Base is home to the largest C-130 aircraft training facility in the world. A number of major educational institutions serve Little Rock's MSA, By far, the largest of U1csc is the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), enrolling more than 11,000 students in seventy-five undergraduate and forty-two graduate degree programs including Associate, Bachelor and Ma)
ters of Science Degrees in Engineering Technology. The Graduate Institute of Technology (GIT) housed in the new Engineering Technology Center offers course~ in mechanical, computer science, electrical and manufacturing engineering. Industries utilize GIT facilities for advanced research and graduate study. In 1991, the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium, under the leadership of GIT al UALR, received a four-year tl"'d.ining grant From : QUALI TY CClt EC T IO~I '3ERl.) I CES PHONE No. 310 598 6773 Jan. 22 1993 6 :32AM PHJ from the NASA National Space Grant College and Fellowship program. The primary purpose of the progrnm is to educate and familiaru.e faculty and undergraduate and graduate srudent.s with aero~pacc fundamentals and NASA's research programs and opportunities. A secotldary objective is to motivate K-12 students to excel in math and science courses necessary for entrance into aerospace prognum
at the universities and high tech positions in industry. Henderson University, in coordination with Ceut.rn.l Flying Service, conducts one of the few aviation degree programs in the nation. The University's Department of Aviation provides four-year programs in Airway Science.Management, Airway Computer Science, I>rofessiona1 Pilot, and Aircraft Systems Management The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society serves the entire state as the focal for the involvement of Arkansas' aerospace industries in community affairs, education, and economic development. In 1989, the Society, executives of aerospace companies, the Little Rock School District, and UALR came together to form the Aerospace Education Center (',ampaign Leadership and plan an Aerospace Education Center. As the architect's drawing illustrates, the Center combines a museum of aviation history with an Aerospace Technology Magnet High School on a 19.8 acre tract at the Little Rock Regional Airport adjacent to the main terminal, Falcon Jet. and Arkansas Aerospace. The facility will cover 200,000 square feet, including common areas used by both the museum and high school such as the library, cafeteria, and the auditorium. Part of the upper level of the museum will function as an educational resource for adult programs, and outreach for schools, state and nationwide through a satellite television uplink provided by the Arkansas Electric Cooperatives. The most comprehensive and largest technical and historical aviation and aerospace library collection outside of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum was acquired for the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History. Virtually every civil and military aircraft, rotocraft, and spaceship designed and constructed throughout the world is represented in the collection by teclmical specifications, photographs, and historical descriptive information. There are well over 5,000 books, 50,000 journals, 200,000 photographs and transparencies, hundreds ofrare collectable items signed by famous pilots and aviation personalities, original paintings, scale aircraft models, and unique aircraft parts. The Society has raised over 5.4 million dollars in gifts and pledges for construction of the aviation history museum. 111e Little Rock School District has budgeted six million dollars for the construction of the Aerospace Technology Magnet High School from funds approved by voters at a property tax election in 1990. The Aerospace Education Center Campaign Leadership believes that Greater 1.ittle Rock's future rests on the vit.tlity of its public education system. At all levels of the public education system, educators and industry must develop programs which give students the k-nowledgc and skills that enable them to reach their full potential. While the Center will prepare students for aerospace careers, it will also focus the Central Arkansas community on commitment to excellence in e.ducation. 2 From: QUALITY CONNECTIOH SERVICES PHOHE No. 310 598 6773 Jar, . 22 1993 6: 31AM P0'3 @ ~15/185 @
.la114 I @0/Y\if @ ?--? B. School Districts in Pulaski County There are three school districts in Pulaski County - Little Rock, Pulaski County and North P ,, Little Rock- all of which are o~ti11g court-ordered desegregation plans. Because stttdent.s from these districts will be allowed to partlcipate in U1e Aerospace Technology Magnet Program, each of these districts will be describe<l below. The map on the opposite page shows the three school clistrict.11. l. I .ittle Rock School District The Little Rock School District, which wm opetate the lnterdistrict Aerospace Tech,1olosy Program, encompasses an area in excess of 100 square miles and is the largest. school district in the state in termA. of enrollment. Enrollment in the s~ools has increased frorfP2.5,856 pupils in October 1990 t~6.212 pupils in October of 1992. rhis increase has occurred at the junior and senior high levels and with the black student enrollment. The percent of black student population exceeds the District 64% average in grades 5 - 9. The highest percent black student enrollment is 69% in grade 8. Of the District's 50 schools, 36 enroll pre-kindergarten or kindergarten through grade 6 students, eight enroll grades 7 through 9 students, and five enroll grade 10 through 12 students.* Educational program/ school choices include Incentive Schools, intcrdistrict magnet schools for students in grades K-12, and elementary area schools. Chart A outlines the number and type of school programs. The text below Chart A defines each type of school and the rationale for selecting certain schools in this project Chart A - The Oraanlzatlonal Plan for Little Rock School Type School and/or Elementary, Junior High, High Sc:hool, Edusa1tfQ0 Pr~gram gr.ades@~~K
~ K-6 SHiHjH 7 ~-9 . g[l:!~H lOlZ a) Area Schools 5 2 b) Incentive SchOols 7 NIA N/A c) lnterdistrict Magnet Schools @6 3 3 d) lnterdlstrlct Nonmagnet Schools 1 NIA N/A Total 36 8 5 a) Area Schools - Elementary schools which have a defined attendance zone arc called Area Schools. Dach Area School feeds into a panicular junior high and senior high school. The instructional program focuses on language arts, mathematics, science, and ~!~JiU~~iri~~~so~l~i!t We1[h1!}[!Jflml1 nnmr nf mnn mm ~n~nnl~ ~m "'The unaccounted for school is the Metropolitan Vo-Tech Centec @s 3 M"' ~,
t l }r ,) I From : QUAL! TY COi 1NECTI mi SERIJ ICES PHCll'-1E No. 310 5'38 67-:'3 Jan. 22 1993 6 :30AM P08 b) In~ntiye Schools - Incentive Schools are Pre-K-Gmde 6 elementary schools locate.d ~thin the imme<Uate downtown area. The pcrccnl Black student enrollment for Jncentiw Schools ranges from 69% to 97%. These schools re<:eivc a<l<litional financial resources to provide te.acher-student ratio 1 :20, adililional instructional aides, permanent substitute teachers, and extended day-week-year learning oppurlunilies. An individual ICM1ing plan is developed for each student based on disU-ict K-6 core curriculum. Computetassisted instruction, a student homework hotline, a parenting skills center, and a program for tour-year olds are additional features that distinguish incentive from area elementary schools. c) Interdisajct MMoet Schools - As Chart A illustrates, interdistrict magnet schools have been established at all three school levels - elementary, junior high, and senior high. Although operated by the Little Rock School District, students from North Little Rock School District and Pulaski County Special Sch9Al District (PCSSJ)are eligible for enrollment in accordance with the desegregation pJ_a.W,f,A.11 interdistrict magnet schools are raciall~ balanced within the acceptable range o/635-~9 percent black to 41-45 percent white. )As Chart A illustrates, there are twelve interdistrict magnet schools. These schools provide, in addition to the regular core program, coursework based on a special curricular theme. The desegregation section found on page 8 further describes the purpose and thematic focus for these schools. d) Interdistrict Nonma~net Schools - This is an elementary school open to students who live in the attendance zone for Romine and PCSSD students who are eligible for a majority to minority (M to M) transfer. The school offers a special emphasis on computer science and the basic skills. 2. Pulaski County Spedal School District (PCSSD) PCSSD is comprised of24 elementary schools:7 junior high schools, and 6 high schools. In October 1992, these schools reported a total enrollment of 21,633 pupils and a racial composition of 28% black and 72% white which exceeds the court approved 60-40 range of either race. Three of the district's 24 elementary schools were established by the court order to aid desegregation. PCSSD recruits LRSD black students tor its magnet schools and promotes other voluntary majority to minority interdistrict transfers. Enrollment data indicates a one percent black increase each year since October 1990. '>f:' I 3. North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) In contrast to the Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts, North Little Rock's studt!nt enrollment is composed of 8,545 pupils in If elementary schools and DJ secondary scho~ls. The percent black figures indicate a five percent increase over the past five years and a 48% black, 52% white ratio in October 1992. The NLRSD black/white ratio is approaching the i goal of 50% black / white. From QUALi TY CC r- -::CT I IJH SERVICES PHIJHE Ho. 310 598 6773 C . Interdistrict Aerospace Technology Magnet. Program Jan.22 1993 6:30AM P07 (. The project will establish o. new grade 7 through grade 12 interdistrict magnet program in four , schools of the LRSD. Three schools are junior high schools which exceed the 64 percent districtv..ide average for black students. These schools will begin program implementation in the first project year. The otJ1er school is the new Aerospace Magnet High School which will open the second project year. Because the Federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program funds a two-year project period, this magnet will operate in grades 7 through 9 of the three junior high schools both project years and in grade 10 of the new Aerospace Magnet High School the second project year. In subsequent non-federal project years, the LRSD will operate the program in grades 7 -10 as well as add the grade 11 portion of the program in 1995-96, and the grade 12 portion of the program in 1996-97. Full program implementation will therefore be achieved in 1996-97. In 1996-97 the Aerospace Magnet High School grade 10 - 12 enrollment will be at capacity which is 1321 pupils. The magnet enrollment will be composed of 1) white students recn1ited from North Little Rock School District, Pulaski County Special School District, and private schools in Pulaski County, 2) black students enrolled in the LRSD aerospace magnet junior high schools 3) white students enrolled in the aerospace magnet junior high schools
and a limited number of white students from other LRSD junior high schools provided the school's racial balance is betweea'6o percent and 40 percent of either race and the withdrawal of these students does not negatively effect the range of balance. 5 !) From QUALITY CONNECTION 3ERIJICES PHONE No. 310 598 6773 Jan.22 1993 6:29AM P06 The breakdown in enrollment is illustrated below. Recruitr.11 prlnnuil) from NLRSD nnd PCSSD  520 e<ade 7-9 white StlldCOL<
1NC0~1ING R1ir.r11lted prinu1rily from Within LRSl.l  ?A I grade 7-9 bl11ck ~t11dMt1
in Cloverdale, Forc~t H\:i.11hts, Southw
,f<t  20 gl'!lde 7-9 LRSD white Rh1dent11 Suhtotxl: ................ ........... ............ .. .................. .............. .......... .................... ..... 1321 maiinet sn1dents CONTINUING to grade JO  264 hleck sn1dent11  176 white 1,ti1dent1
Subtotal: ........................................ , .... ....................... .................... .................... 440 mttgnlf 1<tndent1. Total for Aerosp1t<(, M11gnct in 1994-9:-: , ........................................... 176] students D . lnterdistrict Measures and Intradistrict. Desegregation The only ima~ that some people have of Little Rock is based on Governor Orval Faubus' defiance in 1951 of a federal mandate to desegregate Central High School. In Cooper v. Aaron the Supreme Court stated that "public opposition in the Little Rock School District to desegregation of the races, no matter how deeply entrenched, could not be allowed to interfere with the full realiwtion of the constitutional rights of black citizens." In 1982, twenty-four years after LRSD had been ordered to desegregate, the Little Rock School District bought suit against the other two school districts in Pulasl<l County (NLRSJ) and PCSSD) claiming that these districts had committed intcrdistr.ict constitutional violations. The suit sought consolidation of the three districts. The courtc
held that int.crdistrict constitutional violations had occurred and must be remedied, but refused to order consolidation. Eventually, the parties, including the other two school districts in Pulaski ('.ounty and the State of Arkansas, agreed to settle the case. TI1ey submitted to the District Court four comprehensive agreements covering both interdistrict desegregation measures - agreements referred to by the parties as the "settlement plans." TI1ey also submitted a separate, but related document in which the State of Arkansas is to provide funding for various aspects of the desegregation remedy. 6 From QUALi TY CONNECT I ON SERV ICES PHONE No. 310 5'38 6773 Jan. 22 1993 6 :28AM P05 ,, ' ' 1. Tht= LRSD DescJ?
re~ntion Settlement) Plain (1989) The LRSD intradistrict plan prom for the Jnccnlive Schools dcscrlbcd below Chait A on page . Specifically, it designated the schools will receive compensatory-education programs and two times the level of funding for six years. The plan includes <ldailed and volumous de.scription of the kinds of programs that would take place at the Jncent1ve Schook A salient feature of these schools is a maximum effective st:udent-tc.achcr ratio of twenty to one. ~., Twenty-two of th~ twenty-three remaining elementary schools \'{,ere projec to have student ratios of between 50 and 62 percent black. The other elementary schoo1, Romine, , oul be an interdistrict school. Any white student ~ elect to attend an Incentive School, and a black student living in an Incentive School attendance area cotM pt to attend one of the other 22 elementary schools. 2. lntcrdistrict Dtisegregation Plan The lnterdistrict Desegregation Plan is designed to achieve racial balance in the schools and districts of Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County Special School District through voluntary movement primarily to magnet programs. To accomplish this goal LRSD currently operates twelve interdistrict magnet programs: six at the elementary level, three at the junior high level, and three at the high school level. Interdistrict schools are "to obtain a ratio of between 60 percen nd 40 percent of either race with the ideal goal of these schools to be 50 percent black/ w 1tl~e Plan does not limit the number of interdistrict magnets that may be created. The Aero!>-pacc Technology Magnet will advance the voluntary desegregation efforts of the Settlement Plans. The district commits that it will "maintain the facilities on a racially integrated basis into perpetuity." (Refer to 2/4/91 Amendment in Appendix.) Magnets enhance U1e district's core curriculum. The specially designed curricula is the "hook" for attracting students across district lines. Individual interdistrict magnet school brochures provide a program description. Chart B summarizes the twelve interdistrict magnets in the LRSD by theme and number of schools participating at each school level, 7 Fram QUAL I TY CONNECT I ml '.3EP.V I CES PHi'lE No. 310 598 6773 Jan. 22 1993 6 :28AM P04 Chart B - LRSD lnterdlstrlct Magnet Programs Theme School Level
in(I ff of Schools ___ _.e.. .1. ..._em=~otary Junior l:f l.gb High Schoof 1 . Early Education 2. Basic Skills 3. Basic Skills/ Math-Science 4. Arts 6. Arts and Sclanr.Rs 6. Madlr.al Health 7. International Stl1dies 8, eu~inoss Communications .S.ubtotal Total Maanets - 12 1 1 2 , 1 1 _ ____::,6c..__ _____ 3_ ____3  This Is a Prc-K ma9ne1 housed In an lncontlvo School. k1'\ 'f-' Tht' n~of LRSD Interdistrict Programs have been in operation since the 1986-87 school year. In 1986-87, magnet enrollment was 3,647 pupils and has increased to 8,981 pupils in 1992-93. Nine i.nterdistrict magnet programs have obtained a ratio of between 60 percent and 40 percent of either race. Of the three schools whose racial balance lies outside of the approved court range, two began implementation in August 1992 and the third is an Early ~hildhood Magnet provided in an Incentive School, The lnterdistrict Desegregation Plan is more than just magnets. It also allows for majority to minority transfers between districts. Specifically, a student may transfer from a district and school where his/her race is in the majority to a district and school where his/her race is in the minority. This means that black students in the LRSD may transfer to schools1ir~oith Little Rock and the Pulaski County Special School Districts, and white students in NLRSD and PCSSD may transfer to a Little Rock School District school. The Little Rock School District Desegregation Plan, the Pulaski County Special School District Desegregation Plan, the North Little Rock School District Desegregation Plan, and the Interdistrict Desegregation Plan hold excellent promise for achieving unitary school systems in these three districts. 3. Monitoring of the Desegregat.ion Plans The Circuit Court mandated the creation of the Office of Descgregati011 Monitoring staffed by a Monitor to supervise compliance with the desegregation orders of the LRSD, PCSSD and NLRSD. 8 From : QUALi TY COt~NECT ICIH '.::,ERU I CES PHrnE Ho. 310 59:3 6773 Jan. 22 1993 6:27AM F"03 II. Needs Assessment The Little Rock School District, in conjunction with North Little Rock School District and Pulaski County S~ial School District, is implementing a court-ordered desegregation plan of which magnet programs and M-to-M transfers are voluntary options to integrate the three individual school districts. Although Little Rock has achieved mcial balance through the creation of interdistrict magnet programs in a number of its racially isolated schools, there are still schools in LRSD that are not racially balanced. According to the October 1992 LRSD Enrollment Summary, there are five junior high schools - Cloverdale, Porcst Heights, Henderson, Mabelvale, and Southwest that meet this criteria. Accordingly pursuant to this proposal, Cloverdale, Forest Heights, and Southwest will be designated as int.erdistrict magnet programs with the goal of attracting white students from NLRSD, PCSSD, and Pulaski County private schools. The "hook" to attain this project's desegregation goals and objectives is the Aerospace Technology curriculum. Since 1900, the United States has become wealthy and powerful by exploiting the rapid changes taking place in technology, world trade, and the intcmational political order. New developments in technology, international competition, demography, and other factors have altered the nation's economic and social landscape. There wlll be few jobs for those who lack adequate science / technical knowledge and who cannot read, follow directions, or use mathematics. Higher skill requirements of the economy require that schools must improve the preparation of the nation's youth in order to economically compete in the global marketplace. This can only be accomplished if the schools have excellence in technology education, communications, problem-solving, and scientific and technological literacy. LRSD believes it is absolutely necessary to help students understand their technological future if they are to function as responsible, productive members of a competitive society. LRSD also believes this endeavor must be a cooperative and concentrative effort with this area's prime employers, the aerospace / aviation industry, the State Department of Education, the Universities of Arkansas, Henderson State University, and Southern Arkansas University - Tech. TI1e aerospace technology education magnet has long range potential for ass1stmg in desegregation in the Little Rock School District. First, it involves the potential for further voluntary movement of non-district white students to prevent the increasing isolation of Cloverdale, Porest Heights, and Southwest which are predominantly black junior high schools. Second, this project has carefully planned for a new racially balanced high school to prevent racial isolation in the existing high schools. Between October, 1987 and October, 1992, the black enrollment increased by 9%, from 51 % black to ro% black. This increase is expected to continue at the senior high level because the junior high schools in October, 1992 were 67% black. Finally, this district is confident that the aerospace magnet will attract and retain a new enrollment of grade 7-10 white students while maintaining the current enrollment 9 From : .QUALITY CON ECTIOl'-1 3ERVICES PHOHE Ho. 310 5'38 6773 Jan. 22 1993 6 :38HM P01 These are the reasons: l . "Aerospace Technology" is a statewide public education and economic development effort in accordance with the Arkansas Aerospace Task Force and its creation of the Arkansas Aviation and Aerospace Commission through passage of State Senate Bill 35. Their mission is to provide "the knowledge and skills that will allow students to reach their full economic potential." 2. The public and private contributions of funds for up to 6.5 million dollars to construct the aviation history museum which will implement curricular activities during and after magnet school hours in coordination with the magnet's specialized curriculum. 3. A successful millage campaign approved by voters for six million dollars to construct the Aerospace Magnet High School. 4. The Aerospace employment need for a skilled workforce is well known in Arkansas. Specially-trained employees are required to meet new contracts for aircraft and the employment vacancies listed by the Little Rock Airport Commission. Technology education is addressed in conjunction with the study of applied mathematics and physical science. More science and mathematics have been built into the existing curriculum. The academic and technology-integrated curriculum begins in grade seven to better prepare the minority student for future employment, college, and success in finding his/her niche in a technological society. Because of the strong aerospace industry and university linkage, and the hands-on problem solving approach used to learn the curricula, the district foresees the inclusion of some Little Rock elementary schools in the near future. Need 1: '.111e Reduction and Prevention of Minority GI'OUJ) Isolation There is a need to establish a new interdistrict magnet program at the junior high level to racially balance Cloverdale, Forest Heights, and Southwest. An end-of-project enrollment of 1761 will enable each of the aerospace magnet schools and total magnet enrollment to reflect a ratio of between 60 percent and 40 percent of either race. ~ The goal reflected by the % black figure in Table 1 is to reduce racial isolation by increasing the number of white pupils in three Little Rock junior high schools. This will bring the junior high schools % black student enrollment in line with the Interdistrict Desegregation Plan goal of 50% black/ white for interdistrict schools. 10 From : QUALITY CONNECT IIJN SERlJ ICES TABLE 1 Receiving Schools Cloverdale JH Forest Heights JH Southwest JH PHONE t--lo. 310 598 6773 Reduce Racial Isolation October 1, 1992 % Black 73.7 70.4 75.3 Jan.22 1993 6 : 49AM P02 End of Project % Bleck 50.0*) ~ 01o 50.0* 50.0*  Maximum variation Is+ or - 10% of either race The goal reflected by the percent black figure in Table 2 is to prevent black group isolation in the new high school. This will be accomplished through voluntary movement of grade nine pupils from the throe aerospace magnet junior high schools. The projected gmde nine enrollment will include M-to-M transfers from NLRSD, PCSSD, and private schools in Pulaski County. In addition, LRSD pupils will be allowed to participate provided such movement does not negatively impact the racial balance of the sending junior high schools. This will racially balance the new high school in accordance with the Interclistrict Desegregation Plan. TABLE 2 Receiving School New High School Reduce Racial Isolation October 1, 1992 0/o Black 80.0 (a) End of Project % Black q'/ ~010 50.0 '--J (a) This is based on October 1, 1988 and 1989 % black figures for Dunbar which is located in the attendance area of the new high school. Program Goal 1: To reduce Q! pr~t racial isolation in the Little Rock School District Objective 1.a: Magnet School Cloverdale JH Forest Heights JH Southwest JH By September, 1993, the district will reduce racial isolation through recruitment of white students from out-of-district to aerospace magnet programs. The aerospace magnet program will be balanced when the percent black / white ratio is 50% or between 60% and 40% of either race. Reduce % Minority Before 73.7 70.4 75.3 % Minority After 50.0 ) fpt/fo 50.0 50.0 11 From : QUALITY CONNECT IIJN '3ERlJ ICES Objective 1.b: Magnet School New High School PHONE No . 310 598 6773 Jan. 22 1993 6 :49AM P03 By September, 1994 the district will racially balance the new high school throush voluntary transfers from the grade 9 continuing magnet enrollment. The new high school will reflect a 50% black/ white ratio. Reduce 0/o Minority Before 80.0(a) % Minority After 50.o 7 lt0111 (a) October 1, 1900 and 1909 % black flgurc,s for Dunbar which Is located In the attendance area of the new high school. Need 2a.l: Strenethenine the Knowledee of Academic Content For the past two decades in America, the low level of academic achievement in our secondary school has spelled disaster for our youth and for our economy. The statistics are alarming: a. Ninety-three percent of 17-year olds do not have the capacity to apply mathematical operations in a variety of problem-solving settings. An increasing number of the nation's studentc
are ill-prepared for college courses or jobs that require technical skills. (National Assessment of Educational Progress 1988, p. #2) b. For generations traditional prejudices have encouraged mathematics achievement in only a portion of the student population - middle class white males. Females and minoritie~with the exception of Asian-American~ were perceived as both "less capable" of leaming mathematics, and "needing" it less. (Mathematics Education - Wellspring of U.S. Industrial Strength, December 1988.) c. In both participation and achievement, American students in science and mathematics are lagging behind previous years and other countries. (Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science Board, 1990.) d. Only about twenty percent of 10th graders believe that biology, chemistry, physics, or geometry are needed to qualify for their first choice occupation. Only twenty-eight percent believe they need algebra. (Longitudinal Survey of American Youth, 1988.) e. "Schools must improve their science instruction to allow the nation to base its economy on high technology. New programs must be developed and strategies reexamined to achieve the sharp focus required." (The Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education, 1988.) According to the results of the National Science Foundation's nationwide study, students are not receiving enough hands-on laboratory experience. 12 From : QUALITY CO~lNECT I Ot--l SERVICES PHONE No. 310 598 6773 Jan.22 1993 6:50AM P04 f. The 1.25 gra_dclcvcl equivalent decline in the academic achievement of high school seniors lowered the nation's productivity by $86 billion in 1987 and will lower it by more than $200 billion annually by the year 2010 (Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1989). Studies demonstrate that competence in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and problem solving are strongly related to productivity in almost all jobs, At the historic "education summit," September 1989, Ptaeeiide.!t A-ueh and the nation's governors agreed to six national performance goals in education to be achieved by the year 2000. These two important goals were among those adopted: BY THE YEAR 2000: U.S. students will he first in the world in science and mathematics achievement. The poor standing of U.S. students on international assessments of mathematics and science achievement is no accident, says a new ASCD task force report* It results from systemic problems in the quality of curriculum and instruction in the United States, the unequal opportunities afforded different students, and pervasive cultural beliefs that do little to support high mathematics and science achievement The ASCD task force report cites four major factors contributing to low U.S. student achievement in mathematics and science. These are: 1) Relatively few students take courses that include high-level content in mathematics and science. Fewer than half of students take a chemistry or algebra II course and fewer than one in five ever talce a course in physics, trigonometry. analysis / precalculus, or calculus. Moreover, the widespread tracking of students means many pupils - particularly minorities - are never required to learn high-level cont.enL 2) Mathematics and science curriculums, as well as the textbooks ftnd assessments linked to them, fail to reflect the "frontiers of knowled~e" about how children learn best. U.S. mathematics and science curriculums "sacrifice depth for coverage, don't talce advantage of technologies ... fail to make connections among the disciplines, and generally ignore the real-life experiences and cognitive development of students." In general, students assume a passive role, with teacher talk, textbooks, and worksheets predominating. The National Center for Education Statistics study recently documented the percentage of 8th graders whose science teachers conducted scientific experiments. Science teachers in both Catholic and private schools surpassed public school science teachers on frequency" On
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