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\A) Lt \).. l Iv 75 - d-<Z55 FORM 48 OFFlCERS Cht1tnmm 0/7be /J()(Jrd Oick I lolhcn. Pn,:sident Bill Lt.:wdlcn Pnsitlent-Uect Ector Johnson Ill i 'ice I'n-sU/enl Kay. C\.\lh Secn4arr Julia Sanc..lcrs Tn.asun'Y Emn 1 llall DIRECTORS I knJ'\ Broath Jim Bro\\ nhd<l Bcnc:omh.s Greg Feltus Alex llani.s Ken llleb't'I Donllolbcrt A (j \kbon Dr \\ .\ Dolph Owing, Jorn \\ llill Ramsey \\ .t) nc Rupe Randall Spear eec,I Tennant S.:th \\ rd EX-OmCIO DIRECTORS I rJnk \ lla1lcy Lc.,ghton Colhn.s lt.l) l 'hs alhar, Gordon J L)nnlldm, Eddie llolland C ,ss Ho gr, \\ alham Sea\\cll Luac,n I f.l:lbc Charl, Taylo \X lP"itOn p \\ il~n Dr. Eugene Reville Metropolitan Supervisor c/o Judge Henry Woods United States Courthouse 600 West Capitol July 10, 1989 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Dr. Reville: llN Arkansas Aviation Historical ~ociety P.O BOX 351 l LITfLF ROCK, ARK.>\. "SAS -2203 r501, i-s n,, Let tnl? take this 0pp:::::rtunity tc
,c::lcorne you tu Arkansas! I am excited about the positive ideas you have brought forth for improving our school system. Recently, I was visiting with Skip Rutherford, who told me about his visit to several of the more unique schools you had conceived in Buffalo. Skip was particularly taken with the success you had achieved in placing schools in conjunction with established institutions serving the arts, sciences, and humanities. The concept of such institutions having a special relationship with public schools is fascinating to me. I would like to share with you a situation which, I feel, offers a similar partnership opportunity for the Little Rock School District. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society has, for many years, worked toward the development of an Arkansas Museum of Aviation History. Arkansas has a rich heritage in aviation, and today aviation related industries are some of the largest employers in our state. The Society has collected and preserved much memorabilia related to the various phases of .?l.:vi3.ti:::::r. History, a,1d i.i::s members own many historic aircraft available for display. Here at Central Flying Service I am storing a restored Sopwith Camel, painted in the colors of a World War I ace from Gravette, Arkansas! Earlier this year, the Society commissioned a feasibility study, the results of which concluded that private support did exist to provide a significant portion of the cost necessary to build and maintain an aviation museum at Little Rock's Adams Field. In visiting with Skip, it became crystal-clear to me that a public school, built in conjunction with this museum, would be a tremendous asset to our community. At this point, the museum is in the planning stages. An architect has designed a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing building, which would greatly enhance the east side of Little Rock, and our school system. Dr. Eugene Reville July 10, 1989 Page 2 If Little Rock's east side is considered for the site of a new school, this could provide a tremendous opportunity for students. Not only is this an area of high minority concentration, but economically, it lags behind even other minority areas of Little Rock. Minorities are greatly under-represented in high-tech fields, and especially in aviation. To expose these children to the exciting field of aviation could offer a head start on a technical career almost impossible to prcvide ot::enlise. Certainly you have other possibilities to involve cultural and educational institutions with the public schools, but I feel that the timing of this opportunity is particularly fortuitous. If the plans for a school could be incorporated into our museum now, we have the advantage of designing the functions to work together smoothly. The existence of adequate transportation arteries, utilities, and other services near the main air terminal at Adams Field would offer a site difficult to duplicate elsewhere in east Little Rock. I believe that there could scarcely be a better opportunity to develop a public-private partnership to provide education for our children and inspiration for all. I want to extend an invitation for you to meet with the Aviation Museum Planning Committee to discuss these possibilities. The committee will be meeting at noon on the next two Fridays -- July 14 and July 21, at Central Flying Service's "Flight Deck" Restaurant. If one of these dates suits your schedule, please give me a call at 375-3245. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, I am Sincerely, RNH/mac Enclosure ~ - J_j 1 ~ /,'" Richard N. Holbert Chairman of the Board Arkansas Aviation Historical Society OFFICERS Chainnan 0/7be Board l),ckllolh<:.t Pn-s1dent Bill Lcwclkn President-E/t..-c:t Ector Johnson Ill i "ice Pn."Sidenl K
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irles T.,ylor \\ inst= P \\ 11 Dr . Eugene Reville Metropolitan Supervisor c/o Judge Henry Woods United States Courthouse 600 West Capitol July 12, 1989 Little Rock , Arkansas 72201 Dear Dr . Reville : Arkansas Aviation Historical Society PO BOX 3511 UTIU'. RO< K A.RKA. ,As -220j (5011 375-12' Let me take this opportunity to welcome you to Arkansas! I am excited about the positive ideas you have brought forth for improving our school system . Recently , I was visiting with Skip Rutherford, who told me about his visit to several of the more unique schools you had conceived in Buffalo . Skip was particularly taken with the success you had achieved in placing schools in conjunction with established institutions serving the arts , sciences , and humanities . The concept of such institutions having a special relationship with public schools is fascinating to me . I would like to share with you a situation which, I feel , offers a similar partnership opportunity for the Little Rock School District . The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society has , for many years , worked toward the development of an Arkansas Museum of Aviation History . Arkansas has a rich heritage in aviation , and today aviation related industries are some of the largest employers in our state . The Society has collected and preserved much memorabilia related to the various phases of Aviation History , and its members own many historic aircraft available for d~splay . Here at Central Flying Service: am storing a restored Sopwith Camel, painted in the colors of a World War I ace from Gravette , Arkansas! Earlier this year, the Society commissioned a feasibility study , the results of which concluded that private support did exist to provide a significant portion of the cost necessary to build and maintain an aviation museum at Little Rock ' s Adams Field . In visiting with Skip, it became crystal-clear to me that a public school , built in conjunction with this museum, would be a tremendous asset to our community. At this point , the museum is in the planning stages . An architect has designed a beautiful , aesthetically pleasing building, which would greatly enhance the east side of Little Rock , and our school system. Dr. Eugene Reville July 12, 1989 Page 2 If Little Rock's east side is considered for the site of a new school, this could provide a tremendous opportunity for students. Not only is this an area of high minority concentration, but economically, it lags behind even other minority areas of Little Rock. Minorities are greatly under-represented in high-tech fields, and especially in aviation. To expose these children to the exciting field of aviation could offer a head start on a technical career almost impossible to provide otherwise. Certainly you have other possibilities to involve cultural and educational institutions with the public schools, but I feel that the timing of this opportunity is particularly fortuitous. If the plans for a school could be incorporated into our museum now, we have the advantage of designing the functions to work together smoothly. The existence of adequate transportation arteries, utilities, and other services near the main air terminal at Adams Field would offer a site difficult to duplicate elsewhere in east Little Rock. I believe that there could scarcely be a better opportunity to develop a public-private partnership to provide education for our children and inspiration for all. I want to extend an invitation for you to meet with the Aviation Museum Planning Committee to discuss these possibilities. The committee will be meeting at noon on the next two Fridays -- July 14 and July 21, at Central Flying Service's "Flight Deck" Restaurant. If one of these dates suits your schedule, please give me a call at 375-3245. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, I am RNH/mac Enclosure i:eiLij. Richard N. Holbert Chairman of the Board Arkansas Aviation Historical Society OFFICERS Cba,mum Of7bt Board rnck llolben Pn>su.111 Bill Ll,vt:llen Pn-sident-Flect Enor Johnson Ill \ 'ice Pn.-sul<wt K1y. cwth S<<.n:tary Julia Sanders Trtt.L.'iun,r Enun.1 flail DIRECTORS I knry Broach Jim Bro\\ nf1cld BcnComh'.\ C,rcg Feltus Akxllarris KcnlI1q~d Don llollx:n AG \1d,on Dr \X A Dolph O,\ln!(, John \\ 11111 Ramsci \\ .t) ne Rupt.. Rand.Iii Spt..u u.'C.I r enrant SC" \\an.I EX-oFFICIO DIRECTORS Frank A Bad,,y Leighton Collin., Ray llhs .1tl1.an (iordon J Linn I !elms Eddll I lollard (.as.~ llrugh \\ dham Sea\\ ell Wu<.n \1 rulbc Charles Tl \\ mston P \X 1l'i0n Dr. Eugene Reville Metropolitan Supervisor c/o Judge Henry Woods United States Courthouse 600 West Capitol July 27, 1989 Arkansas Aviation Historical Society PO. BOX 3511 UTnF ROCK, ARKA'.\'SAS ... 2203 a
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.32,s Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Dr. Reville: Thank you for taking the time to join the Aviation Museum Planning Committee at our meeting last Friday. We were encouraged by the possibilities discussed, and are hopeful that the ideas considered can reach fruition. I am intrigued by your idea of making a school located in conjunction with the Aviation Museum a magnet school. It has been my experience in the aviation industry that minorities are underrepresented not due to overt discrimination, but due to the lack of adequate opportunity to develop interests in aviation related professions at an early age. A magnet school at the Aviation Museum would plant the seeds of this interest, and, over a period of time, provide our growing industry with dedicated and skilled people to improve the quality of life for this part of Little Rock . We were delighted that you found merit in this idea, and wish to work with you to help make your mission successful. Please let me know if the Society, Central Flying Service, or I can be of assistance to you in any way. RNH/mac Sincerely, Richard N. Holbert Chairman of the Board Arkansas Aviation Historical Society OFFICERS O,amnan 0/7I)(' lloarc N overnber 1, 1989 D1tk I Ir lbcrt Arkansas AYiation Historical Society 511 JTT'.f R()(K ,\lw\ , -z2 > (t
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: l rJcn J l.)nr J-ll'lms Id, 1 Jlolland ( fi., Hough \\ lli:.un St l\\tll L nen .\1 T 111la1. < .ark,T,I\ \\ mston r \\ dson To: From: Re: Arkansas Aviation Museum Planning Committee and Community Leaders Bill Bowen The following individuals Jre participating in the special briefing on the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History and Aviation Magnet School Attending from the committee are: 1. Marion Burton 2. Dick Holbert 3. Ector R. "Buddy'' Johnson, III 4. Fred Menz 5. Skip Rutherford 6. Lucien TaiUac Special Gue.,
ts arc: 1. Taylor Brown -- Fakon kt Corporation 2. Fred Darragh -- Darragh lnve..,tmcnts 3. Dennis Davis -- Arkansa, Modification Center 4. Herschel Friday -- Friday, Eldredge, and Clark 5. Ray Kemp -- Dillards 6. Sanford N. McDonnell -- Retired Chairman, McDonnell Douglas Corporation - St. Loui~ 7. Sharon Priest -- Vice Mayor of Little Rock 8. Eugene Reville -- Metropolitan Supervisor 9. Win Rockefeller -- Winrock Group, Ltd. 10. Robert Shults -- Shults, RaJ., and Kurns 11. Bill Terry -- Friday, Eldredge, and Clark 12. Charlie Taylor -- Real Estate - Investments 13. Buddy Villines -- Mayor of Little Rock AGENDA Briefing on Arl.imsa.s Museum of Aviation H::slory and propo<.
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t,vc .. viati m i11du tri. .. :. statewide OFFICERS Cba1rma11 0/7be Board Dick Holbert Prestde,11 Ector John.son Ill i,ce Prestdem Kar ev.th S.Cretary Julia Sanders Treasurer Emma Hall DIRECTORS Heruy Broach Jun Brownfield Ben Combs Greg Feltus Alex Hams Ken Biegel Don Holbert Bill Lewellen AG. Mdson Dr, W.A "Dolph" Owmgs John W "Bill" Ramsey \\ayne Rupe Cecil Tennam EX-4ff!CIO DIRECTORS Frank A Bailey Leighton Colhns Ray Elles !\athan Gordon J Lynn Helms Eddie Holland Cass Hough Wilham Seawell Lucien M Taillac Charles Taylor \\'tnSlon P Wilson January 18, 1990 Dr. Ruth Steele Superintendent Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 Dear Dr. Steele: Arkansas Aviation Historical Society P.O. BOX 3Sll UTI1.E ROCK. ARKA!<SAS 72203 \501) 37S-32<S JAN 1 9 ,r.'' 1 Thank you for the opportunity to meet with you last Thursday, along with Dr. Herb Cleek, Mr. Chip Jones, and Mr. James Jennings. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society is l0oking forward to the series of productive discussions that will result in the construction of the Aerospace Magnet School and Arkansas Museum of Aviation History. I enjoyed presenting the overview of the planning and development progress of the aviation museum. However, we recognize that Mr. Burton's examples of benefits to the children that will be educated at the Aerospace School, and the economic impact for Arkansas thru their job placement, are the primary enhancements of the museum and school partnership. Arkansas' rapidly expanding aviation industry will provide the foundation for this unique educational opportunity to flourish. But the real winners in the venture will be the students, especially the minority students who aspire for the career opportunities that will be available through the curriculum available at the school. As we discussed, the aviation school will be funded by a capital campaign effort, that will include corporate, individual, and foundation monies. Currently, the leadership for the campaign is being recruited and it is our plan to implement the fundraising program once a site is determined. I also appreciate your considerations of naming opportunities of the school, including the building, auditorium, library, and other areas that can be presented to a potential contributor. It is timely for you to proceed with a letter to Mr. James Rodgers, manager of the Little Rock Airport, requesting the Airport Commission to begin exploring site possibilities for the Museum/ Magnet School. I will be pleased to discuss the points that should be included in this written request. Since a fair amount of preliminary work will need to be done by the commission's engineers, and architects, stating a site at or near Adams Field, providing the acreage requirement, should enable them to begin studies. Dr. Ruth Steele January 18, 1990 Page Two We are looking forward to meeting with you and other Little Rock School District representatives in implementing the Aerospace Magnet School and Arkansas Museum of Aviation History. As I suggested, Dr. Linda Beene, Executive Director of the Board of Private Career Education would be an excellent participant in the committee that is to be formed between our organizations. Please let me know of any immediate assistance I may provide and when the committees will be organized for continued discussions. As a lifelong part.i.cipant in the aviation industry, J fP.-=l that this museum/school partnership is a rare opportunity to enrich the lives of thousands of students while building a better future for our school system, our industry, and our community as a whole. I eagerly await our progress on this matter. Please do not hesitate to call on me if I can provide any assistance. RNH/mac / cc Eugene Reville Sincerely, Richard N. Holbert Chairman of the Board Arkansas Aviation Historical Society OfflCERS Cbamnan 0/7be Board Dick Holbert Ector John.son 111 \'fee Preside,11 Kay1'tcwth Secretary Julia Sander, Treasun,r Emmal!all DIRECTORS Henry Broach Jim Brownfield BenComhs Greg Fdru, Alex Hams Ken lliegel DonHolhert Bill Lewellen AG.Melson Dr \\ .A. "Dolph" Owings John W "Bill" Ramsey Wayne Rupe Cecil Tennan1 EX-c>FFICIO DIRECTORS Frank A Bailey Leighton Collins Ray Elli, 1'athan Gordon J. Lynn lldms F.ddie Holland Cass Hough William Seawell Lucien M Taillac Owies Taylor Winston P Wilson - MEMORANDUM February 23, 1990 e - e Arkansas Aviation Historical Society PO BOX 3511 urn.E ROCK. ARKA-'SA5 72203 (501) 375-3245 To: From: RE: Eugene Reville Richard N. Holbert, Chairman Museum Planning Committee Summary of issues concerning the Aerospace Magnet School and its relation to the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History. The following is provided to assist you in keeping up to date on the ideas, plans and issues which have been under consideration over the past several months concerning the concept of the Aerospace Magnet School being in conjunction with the Aviation Museum. We consider the timing of this opportunity to be most fortunate for both the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society and our school system. This Public/Private partnership will be a striking example of the progress made in education in our community, and will serve as an example of how the resources of private organizations and of individual industries can be utilized in enhancing the quality of life for our community through increased opportunities for young persons. The statements herein do not mean to imply that the Aviation Museum Planning Committee has made any final determinations on the issues under consideration. However, we have spent a considerable amount of time working toward this end, and wished to share this information with you. It is our hope that the work we have been able to accomplish to date will assist in expediting the construction and implementation of the School/Museum so that we may meet the goal of completion by the 1991- 92 school year. ~ Presuming that the facility will be located on property owned by the City of Little Rock and administered by the Little Rock Airport Commission, we will work with the Commission to locate a site suitable to both the Arkansas A via ti on Historical Society and the Little Rock School District. Ownership of Facility Ownership of the Museum portions of the building will be by the Society, and the school portion will be by the School District. Common areas, such as library, auditorium, and laboratory facilities, will be primarily utilized by students, and will be owned by the School District. Other common areas, such as the atrium, will be a part of the Museum, but available for school functions in coordination with activities of both entities. Architectural Plan of Museum/School The AAHS has retained Mr. Tim Heiple, AIA, of Nathaniel Curtis-Riddick-Heiple to design the Museum. Enclosed is a rendering of the facility he has envisioned. Obviously, this proposed plan was made prior to Mr. Reville's proposal that the school serve grades 7 through 12. Final plans will require planning for both the various grades, curriculum and site location. In order to provide for efficiency of both functions, it will be necessary that all architects and engineers involved with the project closely coordinate their work. Project Costs The AAHS has established a goal of $4.5 million to construct and furnish the museum. This figure would include the $1.5 million challenge grant provided for in Act 716 of 1989, which was placed in Category "B" in the Revenue Stabilization Act. Our plan is to request from the Governor release of funds for the project when we have raised the $1.5 million match in private funds. If funding is not readily available, we will request that the appropriation be passed again in 1991, and placed in Category "A" so that the grant can be disbursed on or after July 1, 1991. The AAHS has retained Catherine Johnson and Associates of Little Rock as fundraising counsel on this project. Mrs. Johnson has worked with the Museum Planning Committee for several months, and we have every confidence in her ability to devise a successful plan to meet our project goals. Museum Fundin~ Plan The capital campaign of the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History, will conduct an aggressive, broad base funding effort. The sources of support have been defined by the leadership chart which include national corporations, aviation industries, Arkansas businesses, corporations, philanthropic leaders, and foundations. Additionally the aviation organizations in the state, which include the Arkansas Pilot Association, the Aero Club, 99er's, Confederate Air Force, and others, consist of membership in the thousands, which will provide the museum support at the grass roots level. The planning committee is currently finalizing the recruitment of the most viable committed leadership to raise the $3 million needed to complete the museum facility and exhibits. Earlier work has begun in the foundation area of the campaign. Once the site hus been deterr.nined the c~unpaign will proceed with the solicitation of prospective contributors, both in Arkansas and nationally. It has been determined that 12 to 18 months will be required to complete the capital effort. Operational Support It has been determined that approximate $500,000 annually will be needed to operate the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History. One fortunate aspect of the museum is that it will open with a support group in place. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society, has over 300 members state wide, that have sponsored annually the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame banquet, and other fundraising activities. An annual development plan will be implemented upon the dedication of the museum. This will include an Aviators's Club, memberships, lectures by and receptions honoring persons significant to aviation, air shows, aviation auctions, and other fundraising activities. The earned income of admissions and gift shop sales will provide the balance of annual support needed. Discussions has been included in the capital campaign to provide for a permanent endowment that will be utilized for maintenance and operation of the museum. This endowment will also be included in long range funding activities, such as planned giving, which includes estates, trusts, and insurance beneficiaries. Campaign Leadership At this time, the Museum Planning Committee has begun recruitment of key leadership to assist on the campaign. Several of the persons who have already agreed to assist us are: J. Dan Baker Founder and President of Avis Rent-A-Car of Arkansas, Mr. Baker was manager of Delta Air Lines operations in Little Rock for thirteen years. An active pilot since 1953, logging over 5,000 hours, he served as President of the Arkansas Pilots Association in 1969, and distinguished his home state that same year by winning the National Pilot Proficiency Award, signifying the top private aviator in the United States. In additional to community service work in Arkansas, including volunteering as a pilot to fly celebrities and dignitaries to fundraising events in our state, Mr. Baker is a founding member and former Commander of the "Flying Fez," an organization of Shriners who fly children to Shrine orthopedic hospitals and bum centers across the country. J.W. "Buddy" Benafield Bio Pending Wayne Bennett Mr. Bennett, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot during W.W. II has remained an active pilot today. He flies to and from the farm in Jefferson county on a daily basis. He is president of J.O. Bennett and Sons, Inc., a family owned farming operation in Lonoke and Jefferson counties, chairman of the board of First State Bank in Lonoke and past president of the Arkansas and the American Soybean Associations. He serves as a national director of the Child Welfare League, a state director of the Florence Crittenton Home and as a director of the Crittenton Mission Board established by Congress. He is also a director of the Arkansas State Building Services. He is active in the Lonoke Methodist Church and served on the local school board for 22 years. Henry Broach Mr. Broach is a former US Air Force pilot, as well as a former pilot with the renowned and historic 154th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Arkansas Air ational Guard. During his thirty year career as a commodity broker with Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, where he serves as a vice president, he has remained active in business aviation and recreational flying. He and his wife, Joy, currently fly their beautifully restored Beech T-34A, the plane he first soloed in 1957 as a pilot trainee in the US Air Force. In addition to his interest in aviation, he is a student of Arkansas History, and is currently serving as President of the Board of Directors, of the Old State Hou e Mu eum Associates. Other community interest include an active role in the leadership of his parish, St. Mark Episcopal Church, as well as the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas. F. Taylor Brown Retiring from the U. S. Navy as an Admiral, Mr. Brown has served as Senior Vice President of Falcon Jet Corporation in Little Rock for the past ten years. Falcon Jet completes the interiors and other components of the Falcon 100, 200, 50, and 900 jet aircraft manufactured by its parent company, Avions Marcel Dassault Brequet in Bordeaux, France. Along with Mr. Davis, Mr. Brown will be active in seeking assistance from the aviation industry for the project. Marion Burton Mr. Burton, a prominent Little Rock attorney, is also an accomplished pilot. A former Naval aviator, he served as commanding officer of a Naval Air Reserve squadron in Memphis prior to retiring from the Navy Reserve with the rank of Captain. The holder of world speed records in the Falcon Jet 20, Mr. Burton served as personal pilot to the late Governor Winthrop Rockefeller. Mr. Burton serves as Co-Trustee of the Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust, and is active in many civic affairs, including his service on the Museum Planning Committee. David Clark Founder and President of Little Rock based Air Traffic Services Corporation, a firm involved in leasing of transport category aircraft, aircraft parts and sales, and property development, Mr. Clark relocated from Michigan to Arkansas in 1983. He is co-owner and president of Air Transport International, Inc. and All Cargo Air Carrier, and is a partner in GATX/Air Log Company, the only entity other than The Boeing Company currently authorized by the FAA to convert Boeing 747 aircraft from passenger to freighter configuration. Mr. Clark's non-aviation interests include the breeding and racing of thoroughbred horses at his Iron Horse Farm in Perryville and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Arkansas Children's Hospital. Dennis Davis Mr. Davis is Presid ent of Arkansas Modification Center, one of the largest aviation industries in our state. Serving a worldwide clientele, AMC designs and constructs custom interiors and avionics for corporate and private jets. Part of a management team which purchased AMC in 1984, Mr. Davis and his partners merged their company with British Aerospace Corporation in 1988. David Eldridge Moving to Arkansas in 1988 to become Director of Economic Development for Arkansas Power & Light Company, Mr. Eldridge had a distinguished career in industrial recruitment in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina prior to joining A.P.&L. A native of Michigan, Mr. Eldridge was an executive with B. F. Goodrich Corporation prior to working in the state industrial development profession. He will assist the campaign in seeking assistance from national and international corporations. Herschel H. Friday Senior partner of one the largest and most prestigious law firms in Arkansas, Mr. Friday is certainly one of the most distinguished attorneys in our state's history. He has received innumerable honors within the legal profession, and has been honored by many civic organizations across Arkansas for his countless volunteer activities. In addition to his other activities, Mr. Friday has long been a private pilot. Charles Harper A native of Little Rock, Mr. Harper has been an active pilot since 1942, serving as a Naval Aviator on carriers in the South Pacific during World War II. In November, 1945 he returned to Little Rock and worked for W. M. Apple & Company, a property and casualty general insurance agency. He was recalled to active duty by the Navy in 1950 and spent an additional two years as a carrier pilot. Mr. Harper joined Rebsamen Insurance in 1954, and was promoted to his present position as President in 1971. He is currently a board member of the United Way, the Foundation Board of CARTI, the Quapaw Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Arkansas Tennis Patrons Association and the Florence Crittenton Home. Richard N. Holbert Mr. Holbert is President of Central Flying Service, Arkansas' oldest fixed base aviation operation. Founded in 1939 by Mr. Holbert's father, Claud Holbert, Central offers complete aircraft service, sales, charter, and flight instruction. Its customers have included Air Force One and the Concorde. Mr. Holbert was a founder of the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society, and currently serves that organization as Chairman of the Board. Ector R. "Buddy" Johnson, III Mr. Johnson is an attorney and a senior vice president of Worthen Bank & Trust Company, heading the trust division. Before joining the bank, Mr. Johnson was a partner in the law firm of Hamilton, Mackey
& Johnson. He is past chairman of the Arkansas Bar Association Committee on Aviation Law and a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. As a avid private pilot, Mr. Johnson has over the years owned and restored a number of antique and military aircraft. Ray Kemp Bio Pending Fred Menz Recently retiring as an executive with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Mr. Menz is an active member of the Museum Planning Committee. Mr. Menz was a military pilot during World War II, flying C-47s. Winthrop P. Rockefeller Winthrop P. Rockefeller, son of the late Winthrop Rockefeller, is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Winrock Farms, Inc. He is past president of The Arkansas Cattlemen's Association, and is presently serving as president and chairman of the International Billfish Research and Conservation Foundation, and president and chairman of the Tactical Re ponse Association Foundation. He has served as a Commissioner on the Arkansas State Police Commission since 1981. He is very experienced aircraft owner/operator with extensive use of business aircraft and is a owner/operator of several executive airplanes, including a Lear Jet. James L. "Skip" Rutherford A native of Batesville, Mr. Rutherford is Senior Vice President of Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company and currently serves as President of the Little Rock School Board. Long active in Arkansas politics, he served as director of the Little Rock office of Senator David Pryor, and founded the Political Animals Club, a bipartisan organization of political aficionados. Until his election as School Board President, Mr. Rutherford was Chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party. Lucien M. Taillac A native of New Orleans, Mr. Taillac flew B-17s in Italy during World War II, and returned home to the Crescent City after the war, joining Delta Airlines. Later, he sold Aero Commanders for Trans Air Corporation, a job that brought him to Little Rock in 1965, when he became the President of Little Rock Airmotive. At Airmotive, he began customizing business aircraft, especially such jets as the Falcon. Airmotive grew and modified Falcons for another Arkansas aviation innovator, Fred Smith of Federal Express. In 1973, FedEx purchased Little Rock Airmotive, but Taillac and his partners Roland Corriveau, Edwin Hendon, and Richard Copeland stayed on until the company moved to Memphis. Deciding to strike out on their own, Taillac, Corriveau, Hendon, and Copeland started Arkansas Modification Center with seven employees, a contract to work on one plane, and no facilities. Now, sixteen years later, AMC has over 300 employees and is a subsidiary of British Aerospace Corporation. Mr. Taillac sold AMC to two Little Rock businessmen in 1984. Now retired, he is a member of the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame and is an active member of the Museum Planning Committee. Identifiable Benefits to Students of Museum/School Partnership We feel that this partnership offers a winning situation for all parties involved. The opportunity for students to interact with various facets of the aviation industry, while gaining superior skills in science and math, will serve our entire community. The seeds of a better life for these students - and our entire community - will be planted here. Minorities, which will comprise at least half of the student body, will have opportunities for jobs in high technology fields which have been difficult for them to attain in the past. Certainly, we in the aviation industry are especially mindful of the need for qualified, skilled persons as we see the advances in our field. The best way to provide for the human resources which will keep Arkansas' aviation industry competitive in the next century is to make the investment of our time and resources now. We envision particular school curricula sponsored by specific companies or by industry groups. Special lectures and guest instructors will enhance the curriculum, and the school should have many chances for industry representatives to offer resources that will more vividly illustrate the course of study. The opportunities for field trips to interesting locations, including some out of state, will be tremendous. Vocational opportunities for part-time and summer employment of the high school age students can manifest in permanent jobs in the future. While many young people will see their paths leading toward higher education, the curriculum will not be limited to the college bound student. Vocational training will prepare other students for careers in aircraft maintenance, avionics, electronics, and other technical fields. Mutual benefits will accrue when students are involved in restoration of historical aircraft for display in the Museum. Through their study of these historic plane, students can understand the thought processes of the aeronautical pioneers of yesteryear, beginning with the Wright Brothers, following their logic as they solved the engineering problems that made powered flight a reality. Obviously, world history, American history, and Arkansas history can come alive when augmented by the resources of the Museum. Studying World War I, for example, will have added significance as students learn about the exploits of Captain Field E. Kindley, a flying ace from Gravette, Arkansas. Benefits to the Greater Little Rock Community As A Whole The final consideration to the success of this partnership is the effect on our community as a whole. For over thirty years, Little Rock has sought to escape the stigma of 1957. We feel that positive attention to local efforts - especially those of the private sector - to solve our own problems will create a new image of our community. We envision this facility as the symbol of Little Rock's commitment to end this crisis and provide quality education for all our children - education with real opportunities in real jobs for the future. Citizens of Pulaski County, and indeed the entire State of Arkansas, will be able to take special pride in this unique partnership. The museum will provide a beacon for those interested in history and aviation to learn more about the people from our state who contributed so much to this vital industry and to the defense of our nation. These great men and women are excellent role models for our youth, and their courage and determination to succeed against many obstacles will provide examples which can inspire disadvantaged youth to start believing that they can reach their dreams. Aviation is largest employer in Pulaski County. It is especially fitting that our industry lead the way for participation by other private sector groups in "Partnership Schools" such as proposed herein. This project will create a living partnership for economic growth, which can blossom into an economic base to serve our region well into the next century. It is not enough that aviation is the largest employer in our area. We must build upon this foundation so that Pulaski County will be an aerospace equivalent of the Silicon Valley or the Research Triangle. We look forward to working you on implementation of this project. For Immediate Release January 3, 1990 Dick Holbert - 375-3245 Aviation Group Applauds Aerospace Partnership School and Air Museum The Arkans:!s Aviation Historical Society enthusiastically welcomes the opportunity to work with school officials to make the Aerospace Magnet School proposed by Metropolitan Supervisor Eugene Reville a success, Society Chairman Dick Holbert said Wednesday following Reville's announcement. The school, which will serve students in grades 7 through ~2,
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k. Rce,~v,i<.I.J Airport, to be built in conjunction with the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History. The Museum would have an area of approximately 80,000 square feet, and would house the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame, honoring Arkansans who have made significant contributions in the aerospace field. It would preserve aviation history through restoration and permanent exhibit of approximately 40 aircraft having specific importance and connection to Arkansas, consolidation of the resources of the various aviation organizations within Arkansas, and preservation of aviation-related artifacts and collections. Act 716 of 1989, passed by the Arkansas General Assembly and signed by Governor Clinton, authorized a $1.5 million challenge grant toward construction of the Museum. Through this ambitious project, the Society and the aviation indu.
tries of Arkansas will join in a partnership with our three school districts to improve the educational opportunities for our youth. This partnership will benefit our young people, Arkansas' aviation industry and the community as a whole. "The school could serve as a model for schools across Arkansas, with advanced curriculum in engineering, science and math, Holbert said, adding that "Fortune 500 company representatives could tour this facility as an example of the educational excellence that Arkansas is achieving." "Besides providing educational excellence for young people," Holbert continued, "the museu111/sd1oui viouli
provio~ a posicive rirst impressbn' tor visitors to i..ime l:<.ock tnrough its proximity to Adams Field, enhancing the image of the airport and the entire community. Additionally, it would serve as an attraction to entertain and inform commuters, offering exhibits which would leave a positive perception of our City, and creating a boon for economic devdopment efforts." The real dividends of this commitment will return to our community in many ways as we prepare to move our economy into the next century. The preparation for advanced skills provided by the Aerospace Magnet School would be a necessity for our students to compete i,1 the high technology world of the 21st Century. "While American dominance in many areas of technology is being challenged by competing nations, we continue to be the world's leader in aviation. The innovation of such companies as Arkansas Modification Center and Falcon Jet has resulted in continued investment from abroad in both firms," Holbert said. "The aviation industry base in Arkansas will continue to expand as we provide educated persons to fill their needs for qualified employees," Holbert continued, adding, "The immediate payback of the private sector's investment into ~e proposed aerospace school/museum will be a strengthening of our economic base that will benefit every sector of our economy." Holbert cited the educational advantages, stating that: "Often math and science are taught in a theoretical manner, causing some young people to lose interest in the practical application of these skills. Being constantly surrounded with tangible reminders of the benefits of technology - the aircraft and memorabilia of the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History - can cause these students to have a revitalized interest in the concrete results of scientific effort. Science and engineering curricula would lend itself to exploring these applications, and the aircraft and other displays in the Museum would provide "hands-on" opportunities for students to relate to the engineering problems (and solutions) faced by aeronautical engineers of yesteryear." The Aerospace Magnet School could offer introductory courc
es in aviation mainten:mcr!, air traffic control, and avionics, and would be eligible for an Air Force ROTC program and/or a Civil Air Patrol Cadet program. Students 16 and older could apply their private pilot license toward class credit, and would be eligible for employment with local aviation industries, both for part time and summer jobs. By serving young people in both the junior high and senior high levels, the school can offer long-term commitment to these programs. Holbert, who is President of Central Flying Service in Little Rock, emphasized the importance of offering students an opportunity to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow,. "We feel that this will be the first of many successful Partnership Schools, offering not only an introduction for students to the aerospace industry, but a firm foundation in pre-engineering, science and math for college-bound students." "In addition to the tremendous educational benefits, this project will provide an example of the 'can-do' spirit which can inspire our entire community," Holbert said. "The benefits will be far beyond the school system, and through an enhanced image for our entire community, we can overcome the problems and resultant negative image of the last thirty years to enjoy an improved economy and quality of life for all citizens," he added. Encouraging the creation of other such cooperative ventures, Holbert concluded by stating, "We.pledge the support of our industry to make this bold project a success, one which can be emulated by other business groups as we develop public/private partnerships to create new educational opportunities in the 1990's." Other members of the Aviation Museum Planning Committee are William H. Bowen, Chairman of First Commercial Bank, Marion Burton, Administrator of the Winthrop Rockefeller Trust, Lucien Taillac, retired founder of Arkansas Modification Center, Ector R. "Buddy" Johnson, Vice President of the Trust Division of Worthen Bank & Trust Company, Bill Lewellen of Rebsamen Insurance, Fred Menz, retired executive of Merrill Lynch, Tim Heiple, President of Nathaniel Curtis-Riddick-Heiple, and Henry Broach, Vice President of Merrill Lynch. ##### Arkansas Aviation Historical Society P. 0. Box 3511 Utile Rock, Arkansas 72203 / (501)372-3245 March 1@, 1990 Richard N. Holbert Chatrman of the Board Mr. Sanford N. McDonnell Chairman Emeritus McDonnell-Douglas Corporation P.O. Box 516 St. Louis, Missouri 63116 Dear Mr. McDonnell: RECEIVE.D MAR 1 6 1990 CiiUCI DI fflltl'D~IIUtll Sapll'YIHP It was a unique honor this past year to have you as an inductee into the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame. Last year's ainner was, by far, the best-attended Hall of Fame Banquet we have ever had. Your remarks were appreciated by all, especially your salute to the brave people of our armed forces, and your reminder of the vital link between America's military strength and world peace -- a fact too often forgotten. Our Society, and indeed all Arkansans are extremely proud of the tremendous contributions made by you and your family, both in aviation and other fields of endeavor. As we told you last October, the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society has been working diligently toward our goal of a permanent home for the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame -- the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History. Since your visit last fall, we have made significant progress toward finalizing our agreement with the Little Rock School District, forming a partnership to create an Aerospace Magnet School in conjunction with our Museum, at or near the Little Rock Regional Airport. This school would specialize in providing the educational base in math and science for our young people, while increasing their awareness of career opportunities in aerospace, engineering, and other high technology fields. We are moving forward enthusiastically with this exciting opportunity for a unique public/private partnership, and feel that our experience will show other groups across the country how they also may become involved in education. Our recruitment of campaign leadership is nearing completion, and many of these community leaders are your lifelong friends and acquaintances. For your review, I have enclosed a diagram that outlines the areas of support that our leadership will be working in. We feel that Little Rock's commitment to this innovative project will send a clear message that both the public and private sectors are dedicated to excellence in education. The preparation for advanced skills that would be provided by the Aerospace Magnet School will allow our students to compete in the market for the high technology jobs of tomorrow. - ___....... ------4---------------- ----- .... . -- - - ..-................ Mr. Sanford N. McDonnell March 15, 1990 Page Two As other matters concerning the Museum and School are resolved, we must address the final issue of locating an acceptable site near the airport. Originally, we had considered a location on Airport Drive near the main passenger terminal, but the addition to the Museum of the Aerospace Magnet School necessitated a larger site. Consequently, the Little Rock Airport Commission in conjunction with the Little Rock School District is reviewing other sites that could accommodate the facility. At this time however, it is difficult to determine whether these site possibilities would be acceptable for our project. This last concern prior to launching the capital campaign for the Museum is most critical, since plans call for the school to be opened by the 1991-1992 school year. Within the last month, we were informed by Mr. Bill Putnam, of Putnam Realty, that you and your sister owned the 43 acre wooded site near the new runway. Both in size and proximity, it could meet all of the needs we have for a location for the Museum and School. The members of the Museum Planning Committee respectfully request that you and Mrs. Lawrence consider a gift of this property for the potential site of the Arkansas Museum of Aviation History and Aerospace Magnet School. It is possible that the tax savings realized by the donation of this land could create a net result as advantageous financially as an outright sale. The members of the Museum Planning Committee will meet at a time and location that is convenient to you. I will phone you in a few days to schedule a meeting place and time. Thank you for your consideration of this request. RNH/mj Enclosure Sincerely, Richard N. Holbert Chairman of the Board Arkansas Aviation Historical Society Richard N. Holbert Chalnnan of the Board MEMORANDUM March 15, 1990 Arkansas Aviation Historical Society P. 0. Box 3511 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 (501) 372-3245 To: Sanford N. McDonnell From: Richard N. Holbert RE: Campaign Leadership Arkansas Museum of Aviation History Chairman Honorary Chairman Vice Chairman Board of Directors William H. Bowen Chairman of the Board First Commercial Little Rock, Arkansas Herschel Friday Senior Partner Friday Eldredge and Clark Little Rock, Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Chairman of the Board and CEO Winrock Group Little Rock, Arkansas Richard N. Holbert President Central Flying Service Little Rock, Arkansas Ector R. "Buddy" Johnson Senior Vice President Worthen Bank and Trust Company Little Rock, Arkansas National Corporations Business and Professional Foundations David Clark President Air Traffic Services Corporation Air Transport International, Inc. All Cargo Air Carrier Little Rock, Arkansas David Eldridge Director of Economic Development for Arkansas Power and Light Little Rock, Arkansas Fred Menz Retired Executive Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Smith Little Rock, Arkansas Wayne Bennett President J.O. Bennett and Sons, Inc. Lonoke, Arkansas Fred Darragh Manager and Senior Partner Darragh Investment Company Little Rock, Arkansas Marion Burton Attorney Little Rock, Arkansas Community Leadership Advanced Gifts Acquisitions A via ti on Organizations Government Ray Kemp Vice Chairman Chief Adminstration Officer Dillard's Little Rock, Arkansas Charles Harper President Rebsamen Insurance Little Rock, Arkansas Lucien M. Taillac Founder/Retired Arkansas Modification Center Little Rock, Arkansas Henry Broach Vice President Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Little Rock, Arkansas J. Dan Baker Founder and President Avis Rent-A-Car Little Rock, Arkansas J.W. "Buddy" Benafield President J.W. Benafield Company Little Rock, Arkansas Government Continued Aviation Industry James L. "Skip" Rutherford Senior Vice President Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company Little Rock, Arkansas Dennis Davis President Arkansas Modification' Center Little Rock, Arkansas Taylor Brown Senior Vice President Falcon Jet Little Rock, Arkansas I r Chairman 'I National Corporations * David Clark ~ David Eldrid2e. * - Confirmed Campaign Leadership Arkansas Museum of Aviation History r 'I r 'I r National 'I Honorary Chairmen Chairman Advisory Board *Herschel Friday William H. Bowen Jack Stephens \.. *win Rockefeller Sidney Moncrief '" r 'I Vice Chairmen Richard N. Holbert \.. Nathan Gordon I r Board or 'I r Campaign 'I Directors Counsel *Ector R. ''Buddy" Johnson Catherine Johnson \.. President \.. & Associates I I I I r Chairman 'I r Chairman 'I r Chairman 'I r Chairman 'I r Chairman " r Chairman "I r Chairman "I Business & Foundations Community Advanced Gifts Acquisitions Aviation Government Professional * Leadership Organizations * J. W. "Buddy" *FredMenz * Fred Darragh RaliKemp Lucien M. Taillac Henry Broach * J. Dan Baker Benafield , Wayne Bennett \.. *Marion Burton , Char ie Harper \.. Walter Smiley , Charlie Taylor \... James Rodger
. , Skip Rutherford I I I 'I El Dorado [ FooS~ili ) I Fayetteville Jonesboro Pine Bluff Stuttgan Chairman Aviation Industry : Dennis Davis T lorBrown Little Rock School District February 1, 1991 To: The Office of Desegragation Monitoring ~ From : Dr . Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent Subject: Aerospace Technology Magnet Attached you will find a copy of the latest draft of the proposed stipulation concerning the Aerospace Technology Magnet . We believe that this will be the final draft prior to the preparation of the actual Stipulation . When the final document is prepared for filing, we will send a copy to your office . 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS \-:ESTERH DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT v. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER REGARDING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY MAGNET SCHOOL The undersigned parties stipulate and agree that the Little Rock School District ( L:'-::::_,
deseq'- 0 C'at:i on plan sl:r:,_ ld be ame:1c.ec. t o include an Aerospace Technology Magnet School as described in Exhibit 11A11 to this stipulation as modified below to address the concerns expressed by the Court and some of the parties. The parties further stipulate and agree that the Little Rock School Distric~ Aercspace Tec~~c-ogy Ma_net School can only be constructed of first-ye a r funding of t::e Kagnet sc:-10ols ~.ss ist:.::.:-.ce ?ro-
ra:n grant, for which Exhibit 11A11 is its app lication, i n a t otal amount of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) for 1991-92 and 1992-93
and if the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society contributes at least Four Million Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500,000.00) as its share of the construction costs of the Aerospace Education Center which will house both the Aerospace Technology Magnet School and the Aerospace Museum. The purpose of this stipulation between the Joshua Intervenors and the Little Rock School District is to insure by sp~cific outcome expectations that black youth will be at least as well served in.educational outcomes, process, treatment, retention, promotion, rewards, awards and opportunities as white youth in the proposed Aerospace Magnet School. The underlying premise of Joshua is that student from higher socio-economic backgrounds, based upon past and present treatment by Little Rock School District, are being and will be well served by the district. The outcome expectations shall be measured by objective, education rela ted criteria. The results will be subject to further analysis by the Distr ict-wide Bi-racial Co~~ittee and the Office of the Monitor. The Aerospace Technology Magnet School is being integrated into and engrafted upon the Settlement Desegregation Plans of the parties ("the Settlement Plans"). The parties stipulate that the Aerospace Technology Mag~st School Plans shall be consistent with p lanned, opened and hareafter operate on a f ully and thoroughly integrated basis in all aspects of its operations and outreach. The district shall accomplish this racially inclusive educational ' ' environment by whatever means necessary within federal law and by appropriate state law as well so long as state law does not diminish the remedial and desegregation objectives of the Settlement Plan. The district commits that it will maintain this facility on a racially integrated basis into perpetuity. 2 The Aerospace Magnet School shall effectively be a joint venture between the school district and the local community's ae~ospace industry in certain operational and financing respects. The school di~trict, however, shall have full and final authority for all decisions and conduct of the school including but not limited to its staff, students, programs and activities. The local aerospace community referred to herein consists of those aerospace technical business enterprises which are located around the Little Rock Regional Airport. It includes the Little Rock Airport Commission, a public enterprise, which operates the Little Rock Regional Airport. The Little Rock Airp0rt Comnissi on and the foilowing private aerospace technical business enterprises hereby make the following commitments to the Court with the further representation that the commitments shall become, with elaboration, contractual Commitments between these par t i es end t he school district to which affected pupils become t hird party beneficiaries. A. Compani es 1. Central Flying Service 2. Falcon Jet Corporation 3. Arkansas Modification Center 4. Midcoast Aviation 5. Air Transport International 6. Little Rock Regional Airport B. General Commitment (see statement attached to this page) 3 The Court shall be provided affidavits of support, with the prom i sed el abora t i on set out above , not l a t er t han February 19 , 19.91. These elaborations will commit to (a)
pecific employment, hiring and promotion commitments for each of the employers and affect all future employment opportunities
(b) summer training and employment opportunities for the black pupils who will attend the Aerospace Magnet Technology School
(c) year round mentoring and support programs for black pupils at the school
(d) preferential consideration upon graduation for training or apprentices hip programs and employment within these enterprises
( e ) creation of r acially inclusive, nondi s crimina t ory work environme nts
a nd (f) broad b a s e d r a cia l a nd gender ~cpr esenta~ion on appropriate advisory and governing boards of each of the business enterprises. These commitments will be permanent and binding upon these employers or enterprises as well as their successors. EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES 1. Student Educat ic:1 Plans {SEP' s) shall be developed for e ach pupi l who elects to att end t~e Aerospace ~ech~olc
y ~3g~et School. The plans s hall be dev e l oped and t hen i mplenent ed in s uch a way as to insure that all pupils therein shall be "mainstreamed" into regular classes. If additional, out of class work is required , , in order to promote remediation to pupils to meet classroom work, the district shall offer it as needed at district expense either SE/'1.J after school or on Saturdays . A principal objectiv e of the IEP's is to allow the progress of each pupil to be measured periodically. It will also assist in determining individual teacher performance 4 for evaluation purposes. 2. The school shall employ a sufficient nunber of teacher assistants to insure that the serious tea~hing and learning objectives of ,the Aerospace Magnet School shall be achieved. 3. It is expected that all pupils who enroll in this school shall be promoted each year and graduate from high school on time and with appropriate educational credentials for further study and/or entry into college type programs. The only possible exceptions to this expectation are those pupils who, by objective standards, considered after sufficient time has expired for the .SEP I .s. ...J:-E'F' s to work, demonstrate that they do not have either the capacity or interest fer the req~ired schcol ~or~. 4. There shall be no "tracking" in the Aerospace Magnet School. Those teachers or other staff who either allow or engage in the practice shall be subject to formal discipline. Any discipline of teachers shal l be in accordance with the Professional Negotiations Ag~ee~ent (?NA ). , 5. 'l:ie rac '31 .__....._...
... ,JV'-'-,.. of t:-..e. Magnet School shall ber.~ a ~easer.able ~e:ationship to the r~cial balance of the other high schools. It initially shall be sixty percent (60%) black and forty percent (40%) white. The racial balance goal of the faculty shall be in reverse ratio due to the acknowledged shortage of black staff members. The district is committed, however, through the Settlement Plans, to increasing black staff by aggressive recruitment and by financial support for teacher aides who commit to obtain college training while on the 5 job and a period of employment thereafter for the district. 6. The Aerospace Technology Magnet School shall be -operated and supported by the district in those ways wnich do.hot diminish the status, faculty or student bodies of the other high schools. 7. All students at the Aerospace Technology Magnet School shall be privileged to participate in all school activities at all times provided their school work is first addressed to the level of their respective capacities and is otherwise acceptable. By agreement and stipulation of the parties, Exhibit "A" is modified as follows: PAGE AMENDMENTS Page 19 (Substitute first paragraph under caption "HISTORY OF DESEGREGATION AND MAGNET SCHOOLS") In 1986, the Federal District Court approved an interdistrict plan of desegregation between the Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski Coun~y School Districts. That plan provided interdistrict remedies oi nagn~~ schools ~~d =ajcr~t~ ~o rn~~ori.ty transfers. The percentage of black stueencs i~ Nert~ Little Rock is approximately forty-six (46) and in Pulaski County is approximately thirty (30). Page 26 During the period of construction of the Aerospace Technology Magnet School, it will be sited at the Metropolitan Vocational School located near Interstate Highway Thirty (30) in Southwest 6 Little Rock. Architectural Plans are being developed and it is hoped that the school will be opened in the f all of 1992 or soon thereafter. (As a footnote, the architects who are working on these plans have committed to make a biracial effort of their further work on this project.) Page 23 SIBLING PREFERENCE There is and shall be no sibling preference for Magnet School assignment. Thus item six (6) on Page 23 is deleted. Page 27 Program Objective II (substituted) The District plan to open the Aerospace Technology Magnet School at Metropolitan High School on September, 1991, provided this grant application is timel y approved, with the further expectancy that i n Septern~er , 1992 or sooner thereafter t he new school will be opened. Tje racial bala~ce cf t~e sc~oc: sha~- ~e a range of black students ~ithin fifty-five to ~ixty-five percent and a range of white students between thirty-five and f orty-f ive percent. Those figures are comparable to the other senior high school enrollments. Page 29 (Last sentence on the page) Central High School has been successful in attracting white students from the Pulaski County and North Little Rock School 7 Districts. Page 32 (Supplement) Other standardized tests confirm the above disparities in test results between at least black and white students. The district is committed to fully addressing and remedying these disparities. To this end outcome objectives shall be formulated and implemented for students at all grade levels. In this way, students may be expected to have their remedial and other learning needs met prior to the 9th and 10th grade transition into the Aerospace program. If those are not met, however , the Aerospace Magnet programs will be designed and implemented in a way to accomplish that objective. Page 36 (substitute) The Aerospace Technology Program will require students to have a firm grasp of basic skills. Those s~ills will be effectively taught to all students so that they will meet the high school standards in the areas of Algebra, Physical Science and Earth Science. The District will provide special support to underachieving pupils in order that those students may be equally successful in their classwork as the more advanced pupils. Page 52 (New paragraph 2) 8 The planning process was not successful in including black citizens to the extent that it included white citizens as set out ii
i paragraph one, supra. Nor did it include the LR.SD Biracial Committee in .the process. corrected forthwith and These unintentional omissions will be will not be repeated. The Biracial Committee and Joshua shall be fully represented in the Magnet School Planning Committee described in the next paragraph and shall otherwise be utilized to insure that this school meets its goals and expectations. Page 58 ( a new last .=.Ec
::ence on the page) This summer program, which will be at school district expense, shall not be used to defer, delay or withhold ongoing remediation and supplemental assistance to achievement. This is intended to supplement the opportunities students have for maximizing their abilities within the school. Page 59 (supplementary language) _A program of teacher developed incentives will be put into place to assist with the motivation of students at the Aerospace Magnet. Page 60 (supplementary language to paragraph two) 9 outreach programs will be provided for all parents to inform them of the content of the aerospace program, opportunities for their students, and programmatic expectations for students .. achievement. , Special outreach efforts shall be made to parents of black and socio-economically deprived students to introduce these patrons to the program. Page 70 (new last paragraph) The foregoing staff is disproportionately white. The district is sensitive to this fact and shall work to insure that it, too, will be fully desegregated a~d integrated. Page 77 (supplemental language to paragraph two) The theme and focus shall permeate the entire program. Even courses such as physical education and physiology shall include \ concepts from math and sc.:..er:ce such as velcci ty , vectors, 2.nd kinesthetics. Page 91 (new first paragraph) Student Education Plans (SEP I s) will be developed for all students. achievement. These SEP I s will vary according to past student Appropriate intensive counseling will provide assistance and direction to students to insure that their 10 potentialities are developed to the fullest possible extent by virtue of their involvement in this progra m. Spe cia l e f f orts will be made to insure that black and socio-ec0nomical-ly deprived students shall have no less opportunity for academic success than other students. Page 106 (last paragraph added) The District will work with the business community in general and specifically with the aerospace/aviation industry to insure summer jobs, part-time employment, mentorships, apprenticeships, and employment after graduation for t hose students-who seek it. Page 108 (addition regarding adjunct teachers) Adjunct staff will include mentors, role models, speakers for students. Ser.ii nars will also be held and guest to allow s tudents to intera c t with -~i~o~ity and female individu~ls who have careers in science , math , a::--.d f ields r elated to the Aerospace Magnet program. Page 111 (addition to end of second paragraph) The figure $278 which is included in the discussion of Magnet program costs refers to the eventual cost of Magnet components only and is to be considered in addition to the per pupil cost which the 11 district expends, which is $2,165 on average at non-magnet, nonincentive schools. Page 116 (supplement to paragraph one) Success shall further be determined by analysis of statistics related to: number of program graduates employed in Arkansas aviation industry by race and gender number of program graduates entering post-secondary education especially fields related to math, science, and aerospace technology. by race and gender decrease in dropout rate as compared to other high schools such that the number of black students in the graduating class will be equivalent to the percentage of black students enrolled in the program Page 119 (final paragraph) The evaluator(s) will work closely with the school staff and be b
th sensitive and responsive to inquiries raised by the Joshua Intervenors, the district and/or school biracial committee(s) and the Office of Desegregation Monitor(ing). Page 146 (new paragraph three) 12 There shall be a collaborative effort between the school district, Henderson State University and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Arrangements will be sought with these.colleges for c~llege cred~~ to be given . for certain work completed at the Aerospace Magnet School and for the institutions to assist the magnet graduates with educational career planning. The undersigned parties stipulate and agree that a modification of the Little Rock School District desegregation plan to include the Aerospace Technology Magnet School described in Exhibit "A" as modified above, subject to the contingencies described above, would largely complement their settlement plans and advance the voluntary desegregation efforts contemplated by those plans, although the parties understand that this program might have a negative impact upon the further desegregation of Fuller Jr. High and Mills High School. It is therefore ordered that the Little Rock School District's desegregation plan is ~edified t~ include the Aerospace Technology Magnet School described in Exhibit "A", as modified by this Stipulation and Consent Order, contingencies: subject to the following 1. The Little Rock School District must receive the Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant, for which Exhibit "A" is its application, in a total amount of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) for 1991-92 and 1993
and 2. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society must contribute 13 at least Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 4,500,000.00) as its share of the construction costs of the Aerospace Education Center which will house .both the Aerospace .. , Technology Ma9fet School and the Aerospace Museum. If either of these contingencies does not happen, the Little Rock School District will have no obligation to build the school or implement the Aerospace Technology program described in Exhibit "A". JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 BY,Qur,~ ~ WRIGHT, LINDSEY & JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 BY: ____________ _ Sam Jones MITCHELL & ROACHELL, P.A. 1014 West Third ::~o ~=:_cr
:_1 FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 BY: ______________ _ Christopher Heller JACK, LYON & JONES, P.A. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol & Broadway Little Rock, P~~ 72201 \. E'f : _______________ _ Steve Jones Richard Roachell SO ORDERED THIS DAY OF FEBRUARY, H91. SUSAN WEBBER WRIGHI' UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 14 Little Rock School District February 1, 1991 TO: The Office of Desegregation Monitoring FROM: ~Dr. Ruth Steele, Superintendent SUBJECT: Update on the Status of the Proposed Aerospace Technology Magnet The Little Rock School District has been in the process of discussions with several of the parties to the case during the past four days in order to arrive at agreement with regard to the proposed Aerospace Techno 1 ogy Magnet. The attached materials reflect the agreements made as of 8 a.m. this morning and are for your information. We will send you a copy of the final stipulation when it is forwarded to the Court. AS/laj Attachment 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)3743361 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT v. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER REGARDING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY MAGNET SCHOOL 1-".2 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS Tha undersigned parties stipulate and agree that the Little Rock School District (LRSD) desegragation plan should be amended to include an Aerospace Technology Magnet School as described in Exhibit 11A11 to this stipulation as modified below to address the concerns expressed by tha court and some of the parties. The parties further stipulate and agree ttat tha Little Reck School District Aerospace Technology Magnet School can only be constructed ~f_,o J cf f,rJf-ye"-r f:.,,,c/.~
.+- and operated it the Little Rock School District receive\ the Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant, for which Exhibit 11A" is its ,c, ~_, application, in~ amount of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00) /4r '~"'). -ttJ) al /ttt!f- /f f
-!'1- ~J, "and if the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society contr1butes 1 Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,500,000.00) as its share of the construction costs of the Aerospaca Education Center which will house both the Aerospace Technology Magnet School and the Aerospace Museum. JHI I 3 1 "31 l~ : c.lJ By agreement and stipulation of the parties, Exhibit "A" is modified as follows: Page 19, (paragraph 2 after sentence 1.,. add) .The 1986 court approved plan . provided the first interdistrict remedi~s in the Little Rock case, i.e., majority to minority transfers and interdistrict magnet schools, Page 23, (paragr.aph l delete #6) sibling preference which was part of the Tri-District Plan is not part of the settlement Plan and is thererore deleted from the grant proposal. Page 2 6, (paragraph 1, sentence 2) The phrase "under construction" should be clarified to read that planning is underway !or the school. Ar chi t~ctural renderings and site analysis are in progress. Page 27. {E>rogram Objective II) The school's racial balance shall have a target ratio of 60% Black and 40% White with possible range of 65% Black and 35% White t o 55% Black and 45% White , Page 29. Tha last sentence on the page should read: 11Central' s program has succeeded in attracting white students from the North Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts, Paga 32. outcome objectives shall be formulated and implemented for students at all grade levels such that students will hava their remedial and learning needs met prior to the 9th t o 10t h gn .. da tra ns ition into the aerospace program. Page 3 6, (paragraph 1, sentence 5) The term II school standards" refers to specific course work which shall be completed by students in the school. These courses include algebra, physical science, and earth science . . Page 59. (paragraph 1, sentence 3) A program or teacher _dQVeloped incentives will be put into place to assist with the motivation of students at the Aerospace Magnet. Page 60, (paragraph 2, sentence 4) outreach programs will be provided for all parents to inform them of the content of the aerospace program, opportunities ror their students, and progralTIInatic exp~ctations for students' achievement. Special outreach efforts shall be made to parents of black and socio-economically deprived students to introduce these patrons to the program. 2 J~,11 ::! l '91 1 S: c. l Paga 77. (paragraph 21 aentenc0 6) The theme and focus shall parmaate the entire program, Even courses such as physical education and physiology shall include concepts from math and science such as velocity, vectors, and kinei.thatics. Page 91. (paragraph 1 1 sentence 2) Appropriate intensh,e counseling will provide. assistance and direction to students to ensure that their potentialities are developed to the fullest possible extent by virtue of their involvement in this program, Spacial efforts will be made to ensure that black and socio-economically deprived students shall have no less opportunity for academic success than other students. Page 106, (paragraph 2, sentence 3) The District will work with the business community in general and specifically with the aerospace/aviation industry to ensure summer jobs, part-time employment, mentorships, apprenticeships, and employment after graduation for those students who seek it. Page 108, (paragraph 1, sentence 2) Adjunct. ~taff will include mentors, role models, and guest speakers for students. Seminars will also be held to allow students to interact with minority and female individuals who have careers in scienca, math, and fields related to the Aerospace Magnet program. Paga 111. (paragraph 2, sentance 4) The figure $278 which is included in the discussion of Magnet program costs refers to the eventual cost of Magnet components only and is to ba considered in additi on to the per pupil cost which the district expends, which is $2165 on average at non-magnet, non-incentive schools. Page 116, (paragraph 1, sentence 6) Success shall further be determined by analysis of statistics .related to: number of program graduates employed in Arkansas aviation industry by race and gender number of program graduates entering post-secondary education especially fields related to math, science, and aerospace technology by race and gender 3 P.-l decreasQ in dropout rato ae compared to other high schools such that the number of black students in the graduating class will be equivalent to the percantage of black at-iJ~ents .. enrolled in the program Page 146, (paragraph 3 1 sentence 4) A collaborative effort shall also be pursued with the university of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, This 117 year-old institution has been a major educator of black student& in the fields of high8r education, The undersigned parties stipulate and agree that a modification of the Little Rock School District desegregation plan to include the Aerospace Technology Magnet School described in Exhibit "A" as modi!ied above, subject to the contingencies described above, would compliment their settlement plans and advance the voluntary desegregation efforts contemplated by those plans, It is therefore ordered that the Little Rock School District's desegregation plan is modified to include the Aerospace Technology Magnet School described in Exhibit 11A11 , as modified by this Stipulation and consent order, contingencies: subject to the following 1, The Little Rock School District must receiva the Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant, !or which Exhibit "A" is its ~~~ F application, in~ amount of Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000.00),z,rflf'/-r tw.,J
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and .t.-- 2. The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society must contribute f /tAS1 ~ A Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($,4 1 500 1 000.00) as its share of the construction costs of the Aerospace Education Center which will house both the Aerospace Technology Magnet School and 4 ' JRN 31 '91 15 =22 P .6 the Aerospace Museum, I! either of these contingenciQs dogs not happen, the Little Rock School District will have no obligation t~ bui14_th0 school or i~plemant t~e Aerospaca Technology program described in Exhibit "A". JOHN WALKER, P,A, 1723 Broadway Littla Rock, AR 72206 BY: ____________ _ John Walker WRIGHT, LINDSEY & JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg, 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 BY: ____________ _ Sam Jones MITCHELL & ROACHELL, P,A, 1014 We~t Third Little Rock, AA 72201 BY: ___________ _ Richard Roachell . \ . FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Littla Rock, AR 72201 BY: _____________ _ Christopher Heller JACK, LYON &c JONES., __ P.A. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol & Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 BY: _____________ _ Steve Jones . IS SO ORDERED this ____ _ day of February, 1991. Susan Webber Wright United states District Judge 5 Knight Intervenor Concerns and Recommendations to the LRSD Aerospace Technology Magnet Grant Application References to Teacher Compensation and Salaries (Pg. 5, 9 , 11 ) Knight Intervenor's Position - All compensation for teachers and support personnel including stipends for inservice, additional pay for extended days, or work outside the contracted year s hould be allocated in accordance with existing contract agreements. Where contract provisions are inapplicable or new pay schemes are contemplated negotiations should occur with the Association to insure appropriate compensation for the employees involved. l. 2 . 3. 4. 5. Relevant provisions - PNA Article I Sec B, Sec D. I Sec E. Article II Sec A Article VII Article VIII Article IX Sec. A Relevant Provisions - ESP Agreement Article I Article III Sec I Article XII Article XIII References to staffing of teachers and support personnel in Aerospace Magnet. (Pgs. 52-53) Knight Intervenor's Position All staffing of teachers and support personnel shall be done in accordance with the relevant provisions of the PNA and ESP Agreement. Relevant Provisions PNA \ Article XV Article XVI Article XVII Article XVIII . e. Relevant Provisions ESP Agreement Article XV $~lection of teachers and support personnel to serve on Aerospace Magnet planning committees should be done in accordance with the relevant provisions of existing contract agreements. Relevant Provision PNA Article XXV Article XXVI Sec K Relevant Provisions ESP Agreement Article XIX \ . .l..'f.'.f~. ~':. ., ,,., ... , ..... . , " "' .. .. 111r.1a,,. '"'"" -~ ............................. ,... ........... ............. . . .. a, o. '- ._.._ - h"- II. ..,. .-.-... c. ......... .,...,. ..... ...., , ... . cc1e11 w11a11111, -..-, " ~ ................. . .o..a.c.... .c.. . ...... ".' .". ... "' ,111110 1ttCc.""' "" ..10 a.-..-. .. , .. , ..... Jt 1t, .... . -""' . . ....... 11 1, ""' ........... _. ....... ... .,c:ti.t llll 111. CT1 JIit 6, .................. , ..... . ........... ,. 1"&\.C: .... . . .... "' o . .,,., .. T -. e\CT"', "" .,, c1 1 ,,.. ,..u, .. , 1r1 41 tt, 40N, A. 1io1t1M f- tTIJII, JI.Ao ...., .,.... .. ..A.,.W ,. l.a. .I.I ,._.._ u~ '"'- ._.._ ..,o- "~" "' ... .,,., 11.l&I.I "'A& &, .... Clill te11t a.."-Ca, ,._,.._, :r:axl:) .. -r, :u.J:>..itJ:>o:i e:. ... .-s. --c:,.ao.1110, IHIIM~ N' ~.....xi,,.ncH8 ATTOI011r,s f ....... a ,. .... ,. O: CIICIAI,, au1L.414 00 wC,aT C,."I TIIII, 1,ITTI.C OC:~, ,..11.Afll"" 7.IOlie.a FROM: ______________________ _ tttssAGE: ..7. 4"/S aaa:-7 .L4"'ae
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.'. .._I_ 2._~~3.,._ _o_ _____q ~o-----=-=---- ' CI.I ENT Nt"MB ER) ( MATTER NUMBER} IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT v. NO, LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO, l, ET AL, MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, !T AL, P.2 PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENOM INTERVENORS STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDIR R!OllDING LITTL! ROCI SCHOOL DISTRICT AEBQSPAC! TECHNOLOGY MAGNJJT SCHOOL The undersigned parties stipulate and agree that the Little Rock School District (LRSD) desegregation plan should be amended to include an Aerospace Technology Magnt School as described in Exhibit "A" to this stipulation as modified below to address the concerns expressed by the Court and some of the parties. The parties further stipulate and agree that the Little Rock School District Aerospace Technology Magnet School can only be constructed and operated it the Little Rock School District receives approval of first-year funding of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant, for whieh Exhibit 11A11 is its application, in a total amount of Four Million Oollars ($4,000,000.00) for 1991-92 and 1992-93: and if the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society contributes at least Four Million Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500,ooo.oo) as its share of tha construction costs of the Aerospace Education Center which will house both the Aerospace Technology Magnet School and the Aero
pace Museum. FEB 01 ' 91 l = 23 P. 3 The purpose of this stipulation between the Joshua Intervenors and the Little Rock School District is to insure by specific outcome expectations that black youth will be at least as well served in educational outcomes, process, treatment, retention, promotion, rewards, awards and opportunities as white youth in tha proposed Aerospace Magnet School. Th underlying premise of Joshua is that student from higher socio-economic backgrounds, based upon pa1t and present treatmnt by Little Rock School District, are being and will be well served by tha district. The outcome expectations shall be measured by objective, education related criteria. The results will be subject to further analysis by the District-wide Bi-racial Committee and the Office of the Monitor. The Aerospace Technology Magnet School is being integrated into and angrafted upon the Settlement Dgregation Plans ot the parties ("the Settlement Plans 11 ), The parties stipulate that the Aerospace Technology Magnet School Plans shall be consistent with the objectives of the Settlement Plans. Th school shall be planned, opened and hereafter operate on a tully and thoroughly integrated basis in all aspects of its operations and outreach. The district shall accomplish this racially inclusive educational environment by whatever means necessary within federal law and by appropriate state law as well so long as state law does not diminish the remedial and desegregation objectives of the Settlement Plan. Th district commit that it will maintain this facility on a racially integrated basis into perpetuity. 2 i ! I FEB 01 '91 1 ~ =2 PA The Aerospace Magnet School shall effectively be a joint venture between the school district and th local community Is aerospace industry in certain operational and financing respects. The school distriet, however, shall have full and final authority tor all decisions and conduct of the school including but not limited to its staft, students, program and activities, The local aerospace community referre~ to herein consist of those aerospace technical business enterprises which are located around the Little Rock Regional Airport. It includes the Little Rook Airport Commission, a public enterprise, which operates the Little Rock Regional Airport. The Little Rock Airport Commission and the following private aerospace technical business enterprises hereby make the following commitments to the Court with the further representation that the comrni tments aha 11 become, with elaboration, contractual Commitments between these parties an~ the school district to which aftected pupils become third party beneficiaries. A. companies 1. central Flying service 2. Falcon Jet C0rporation 3. Arkansas Moditication Center 4. Midcoast Aviation 5. Air Transport International 6. Little Rock Regional Airport B. General Commitment (see statement attached to this paga) 3 P.5 The Court shall be provided affidavits of support, with the promised elaboration set out above, not later than February 19, 1991. These elaborations wi1i commit to (a) specific employment, hiring and promotion commitments for each of the employers and affect all future employment opportunities: (b) summer training and employment opportunities for the black pupils who will attend the -Aerospace Magnet Technology School
(c) year round mentoring and support programs for blac-k- pupils at the school, (d) preferential consideration upon graduation for training or apprenticeehip programs and employment within these enterprises
(e) creation of racially inclusive, nondiscriminatory work environments
and (t) broad based racial and gender representation on appropriate advisory and governing boards of each ot th business enterprises. These comrnitmnts will be permanent and binding upon these employers or enterprises as well as their successors. EOUCATION~L INITIATIVES 1. Student Education Plans (SEP's) shall be developed tor each pupil who elects to attend the Aerospace Technology Magnet School, The plans shall be developed and then implemented in such a way as to insure that all pupils therein shall be ''mainstreamed" into regular classes. If additional, out of class work is required in order to promote remediation to pupils to meet classroom work, the district shall offer it as needed at district expense either after school or on Saturdays. A principal objective of the $!:P's is to allow the progress of each pupil to be measured periodically, It will also assist in determining individual teacher performance 4 I I P.6 for evaluation purposes. 2. The school shall employ a sufficient number ot teacher assistants to insure that the serious teaching and learning objectiVQS of the Aerospace Magnet School shall be achieved. 3. It is expected that all pupils who enroll in this school shall be promoted each year and graduate from high school on time and with appropriate educational credentials for further study V and/or entry into college type programs. The only posible exceptions to this expectation are those pupils who, by objective standards, considered after sufficient time has expired for th $EP 1 s to work, demonstrate that they do not have either the capacity or interest tor the required school work. 4, There shall be no "tracking" in the Aerospace Magnet School. Those teachers or other staff who either allow or engage in th practice shall be subject to formal discipline. Any discipline of teachers shall be in accordance with the Professional Negotiations Agreement (PNA}, 5. The racial balance of the student body of the Aerospace Magnet School shall bear a reasonable relationship to the racial balance ot the other high schools, It initially shall be sixty percent (60%) black and forty percent (40%) white, The racial balance goal of the faculty shall be in reverse ratio due to the acknowledged shortage of black staff members. The district is committed, however, through the Settlement Plans, to increasing black staff by aggressive recruitment and by financial support for teacher aides who commit to obtain college training while on the 5 : FEB 01 '91 1~ :26 P. 7 job and a period of employment thereafter for the district. 6, The Aerospace Technology Magnet School shall be operated and supported by the district in those ways which do not diminish the status, faculty or student bodies of the other high schools. 7, All students at the Aerospace Technology Magnet School shall be privileged to participate in all school activities at all times provided their school work is !irst addressed to the level of their respective eapaeities and is otherwise acceptable. By agreement and stipulation of the parties, Exhibit "A" is modified as follows: PAGlll AMENDMENTS Pag 19 (Substitute first paragraph under caption "HISTORY OF DESEGREGATION AND MAGNET SCHOOLS 11 ) In 1986, the Federal District court approved an interdistrict plan of desegregation between the Little Rook, North Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts. That plan provided interdistrict remedies of magnet schools and majority to minority transfers. The percentage ot black students in North Little Rock is approximately forty-six (46) and in Pulaski County is approximately thirty (30). Page a, During the period of construction of the Aerospace Technology Magnet School, it will be sited at the Metropolitan Vocational School located near IntQrstate Highway Thirty (30) in Southwest 6 P.8 Little Rock. Architectural Plans are being developed and it is hoped that the school will be opened in the tall ot 1992 or aeon thereafter. (As a footnote, the architects who are working on these plane have committed to make a biracial effort of their turther work on this project.) Paqe 23 SIBLING PREFERENCE There is and shall be no sibling preference for Magnet School assignment. Thus item six (6) on Page 23 is deleted, Page 27 Program Objective II (substituted) The District plan to open the Aerospace Technology Magnet School at Metropolitan High School on September, 1991, provided this grant application is timely approved, with the further expectancy that in September, 1992 or sooner thereafter the new school will be opened. The racial balance of the school shall be a range of blaek students within tiftyfive to sixty-five percent and a range of white students between thirty-five and forty-five percent. Those figures are comparable to the other senior high school enrollments, Page 29 (Last sentence on th page) Central High School has been successful in attracting white students !r0m th$ Pulaski County and North Little Rock School 7 Districts. Page 32 (Supplement) P.9 Other standardized tests confirm the above disparities in teat rsults between at least black and whit students. The district 1 committed to fully addressing and remedying these disparities. To this end outcome objectives shall be tormulated and implemented tor students at all grade levels. In this way, students may be expected to have their remedial and other learning needs met prior to the 9th and 10th grade transition into the Aerospace program, I those are not met, howevr, the Aerospace Magnet programs will be designed and implemented in a way to accomplish that objective. Paga 3, {substitute) The Aerospace Technology Program will require students to have a firm grasp of basic skills. Those skills will be ettectively taught to all students so that they will meet the high aohool standards in the areas of Algebrl!, Physical Scienee and l!:arth Science, The District will provide special support to underachieving pupils in order that those students may be equally successful in their classwork as the more advanced pupils, Paqe 52 (New paragraph 2) 8 FEB 01 '91 1~:.::s P.10 Th planning process was not succesaful in including black citizens to the extent that it included white citizens as set out in paragraph one, supra. Nor did it include the LRSD Biracial Committee in the ~roeess. These unintentional omissions will be corrected. forthwith and will not be repeated. The Biracial Conuni ttee and Joshua shall be fully represented in the Magnet School Planning Committee described in the next paragraph and shall -- otherwise be utilized to insure that this school meets its goals and expectations. Page 58 (a new last sentence on the page) This summer program, which will be at school district expense, shall not be used to defer, delay or withhold ongoing remediation and supplemental assistance to achievement. This is intended to supplement the opportunities students have tor maximizing their abilities within the school. Page 59 (supplementary language) A program of teacher developed incentives will be put into place to assist with the motivation ot studants at the Aerosp~ce Magnet. Page 60 (supplementary language to paragraph two) 9 FEB 01 '91 14 :28 P.11 Outreach programs will be provided tor all parents to inform them of the content of the aerospace program, opportunities tor their students, and prograltll'llatic expectations tor students achievement. Special outreach ettorts shall be made to parents of black and soeio-eeonomieally deprived students to introduce these patrons to the program. Page 70 (new last paragraph) The foregoing ataft is disproportionately white. The district is sensitive to this tact and shall work to insure that it, too, will be fully desegregated and integrated. Page 77 (supplemental language to paragraph two) The theme and focus shall permeate the entire program. Even courses such as physical education and physiology shall include concepts !rom math and science such as velocity, vectors, and kinesthetics. Paqe 91 (new first paragraph) Student Education Plans (SEP I s) will be developed for all students. These SEP's will vary according to Appropriate intensive counseling direction to students to insure achievement. assistance and 10 past student will provide that their I ' FEB 01 ' 91 1~ :29 P. 12 potentialities are developed to the fullest possible extent by virtue of their involvement in this program. Special efforts will be made to insure that black and socio-economically deprived students shall have no less opportunity for academic success than other students. Page 10, (last paragraph added) The District will work with the business community in general and specifically with the aerospace/aviation industry to insure summer jobs, part-time employment, mentorships, apprenticeships, and employment atter graduation for those students who seek it. Peqe 108 (addition regarding adjunct teachers) Adjunct staff will include mentors, role models, and guest speakers tor students. seminars will also be held to allo"-1 students to interact with minority and female individuals who have careers in science, math, and fields related to the Aerospace Magnet program. Page 111 (addition to end of second paragraph) The figure $278 which is included in the discussion of Magnet program costs refers to the eventual eost of Magnet components only and is to be considered in addition to the per pupil coet which the 11 FEB 01 '91 14:30 P.13 district expende, which is $2,165 on average at non-magnet, nonincentive schools. Paqe 111 (supplement to paragraph one) Success shall further be determined by analysis of statistics related to: number of program graduates employed in Arkansas aviation industry by race and gender number of program graduates entering post-secondary education especially fields related to math, science, and aerospace technology by race and gender decrease in dropout rate as compared to other high echools such that the number of black students in the graduating class will be equivalent to the percentage of black students enrolled in the program Paga 119 (final paragraph) The evaluator(s) will ~ork closely with the school staff and be both sensitive and responsive to inquiries raised by the Joshua Intervenors, the district and/or school biracial committee(s) and the Office ot Desegregation Monitor(ing). Paqa ucs (new paragraph three) 12 FEB 01 '91 1 =30 P. 1 There shall be a collaborative effort between the school district, Henderson State University and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Arrangements will be sought with these colleges for college credit to be given for certain work completed at the Aerospace Magnet School and for the institutions to assist the magnet graduates with educational career planning. The undersigned p~rties stipulate and agree that a modification ot the Little Rock School District desegregation plan to include the Aerospace Technology Magnet School described in Exhibit "A" as modified above, subject to the contingenciea described above, would largely complement their settlement plans and advance the voluntary desegregation efforts contemplated by those plans, al though the parties understand that this program might have a ngative impact upon the further desegregation ot Fuller Jr, High and Mills High School. It is therefore ordered that the Little Rock School District' desegregation plan is modified to include the Aerospace Technology Magnet School deseribed in Exhibit 11A11 , as modified by this Stipulation and Consent Order, subject to the following contingencies: l, The Little Rock School District must receive the Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant, for which Exhibit "A" is its application, in a total amount of Four Million Dollars ($4,00o,ooo.oo) tor 1991-92 and 1993: and 2, The Arkansas Aviation Historical Society must contribute 13 P.15 at laaet F0ur Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ( $ 4,500,000, oo) aa its share ot the construction costs of the Aerospace Education Canter which will house both the Aerospace Technology Magnet School and the Aerospace Museu~. If either ot these contingencies does not happen, the Little Rock School District will have no obligation to build the school or implement the Aerospace Technology program described in Exhibit "A", JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 WRIGHT, LINDSEY & JENNINGS 2200 Worthan Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 BY: __________ _ Sam Jones MITCHELL & ROACHELL, P.A. 1014 West Third Little Rock, AR 72201 BY,n: _ ... CLL Richard Roachall FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK 2000 First commercial Bldg. 400 west Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 BY: ________ ~---- Christopher Heller JACK, LYON & JONES, P,A, 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol & Broadway Little Roek, AR 72201 BY: _____________ _ Steve Jones SO ORDERED THIS r::Jl.:f OF FEB.~, 1991, SUS.Z\N WEBBER WRIGH!' 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S01-31t-201l 'l'RANSMI'I"rING n.OH: AOTOMATI~ FAX lAiiecM 200 (501) 37~2147 Tll.ECOPY OPERATOR: ___________________ _ FOR. OFFICE C'SE ON'tl =-----------1---------~~~--:-:~~~-- ( CI.IZNT NUMBER) (MA'l'TD NtJM!SER) TO ~IUC>AY l'IU! P. 2 P,12 Th Aeroapaoa Me.gnat Sch0ol sh.11 ettectively be a joint ventu~ betwn the ac:hool diatriot and th ArJcana Aviation Historical soeiety in certain ~perational and tinanoing rpct1. The school diatri~t, however, shall have tull and tinal Uthority tor all deeiaiona and conduct ot th ac:hool including ~ut not limit~ to its tatf, studente, progru and activities, The looal aerospace eommunity consists of those aerospace technical busin enterpri which are located around the Little Rock Regional Airport. lt includes the Little Rock Airport commission, a public enterprise, which operates th Little Rock Regional Airport, Th Littl Rock Airport Commiaaion and the following private aerospace technical businaa entet'l)rises hereby make the commitmnts contained in the atatement ef upport attaehed to thia pag~d tha reaonable interencea which flow t.hrefrom regarding the level and duration of aaid support. A, Companies 1. Central Flying Service 2. Falcon Jet Corporation 3. Arkan Moditic:ation Center 4. Midooaat Aviation s. Air Tranaport ?nternati0nal 6. Little Rock Regienl Airport B. General Commitment (see attachment to this Pge) The court shall be provided aftidavita ot auppert from repreeentatives of the local aeropaca oommunity, not later than Pebruary 19, 19il, Th attidavita of aupport will deacribe each 3 FEB \Zi..1 '91 10:54 P .3 82104/lHI let 19 FROM JOHN IJ,IJRLK ~R l"dl, P,03 company' p~esent c~mmitments and tuture voluntary ettorts in th tollowing area 1 (a) specific employment, hiring and promotion commitments for each ct the employers and aftect all futuro employmnt opportunities, (b) suuer training and e111pl0yment opportuniti for the black p~pil who will attend the Aeroapce Magnet Technology school
(c) yea:- ro~nd mentoring and support programs for black pupils at th eohool, (d) preterential conaideration upon graduation for training or apprenticeahip programs and employment within th nterprit (e) Qreation of racially inclusive, nondiscriminatory work environme.nt# and (t) broad baaed racil and 1ender reprntation on approp~iate advisory and governing ~eard of eaob of the busin enterprises. In th event that it 1a necessary to m0dify these c011Unitments, notice ahall be ~rcvided to the partiea and efforts vill be ~ad to continue the epi~it of theee coll1Xllitmenta. BDUCATION~L %MITIATIV!l8 1. student Educaticn Plan (SZP's) shall be dvlo~ed tor each pupil who elects to attend th Aerospace TechncloiY Magnet School. Th plan ahall be devaloped and then implemented in sudh a way aa to insure that all pupils therein hall be "mainstreamed" into regular classes. If additionl, out of claa" work i required in order to promote remediation to pupils to meat 0lasar0om work, the diatriot shall otter it a needed at district e:icpen either atter school or on Saturday. A principal objctive of th SZP's i to allow the progress of each pupil to b measured periodically. od~tm,i)1,v~ 1ii:>D1v,D1Jt>,../ -to-.ch.te. Od'_J:',c,el"\A.10~,C Teacher's Brown Pilgrim Keith Thompson Moix Comer Ford Moran OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING 201 EAST MARKHAM, SUITE 510 HERITAGE WEST BUILDING LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY 1st GRADE RACIAL BALANCE January 22, 1991 Name Total Black White Other 21 14 7 0 20 14 6 0 20 13 7 0 20 14 6 0 23 17 5 1 20 14 6 0 21 14 6 1 21 14 7 0 % Non White 67% 70% 65% 70% 78% 70% 71% 67% ROCKEFELLER ELEMENTARY RACIAL BALANCE BY GRADE January 22, 191 Grade Infants-2 yr olds 3 yr olds 4 yr olds Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th SUB TOTAL Infants-1st gr 2nd-6th Total 27 17 58 59 60 32 33 34 36 26 221 161 Black 16 10 34 33 32 25 27 25 27 23 125 127 White 11 7 23 26 25 6 6 8 9 3 92 32 Other 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 4 2 % Non 59% 59% 60% 56% 58% 81% 82% 76% 75% 88% 58% 80% White FOREST HEIGHTS JR. AND HENDERSON JR. CAPACITY & ENROLLMENT FIGURES January 23, 1991 Forest Heights Capacity Enrollment 1-23-91 780 748 96% filled to capacity Henderson Capacity Enrollment 1-23-91 960 893 93% filled to capacity CENTRAL HIGH INTERDISTRICT MAGNET PROGRAM t OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING AND RACIAL BALANCE t OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATING ON A M-TO-M TRANSFER January 22, 1991 Called Jane O 'Neal, Registrar at Central. She did not have the information. Would be able to provide the number of students in the interdistrict classes but was not sure that would be the total number of students in the magnet program. She was not sure exactly who was in the magnet program and was not sure if anybody at Central could provide that information. Called Gladys Adair, Attendance Secretary at Central. She was not sure if she could get the information. Did not think that information was available from Central. Sue Pederson from Student Assignment had sent her a list of all students at Central on M-to-M transfers, but did not know which of those students participated in the magnet program. Called Sue Pederson, Student Assignment Office, Little Rock School District. Sue was to call back with the information. With the return call on January 23, Sue reported Student Assignment Office did not have the information available and she would have to call Mr. Hickman. Sue was told of the deadline this office was under and that the information was needed. On the morning of January 24, Mr. Hickman's office was called to see if the information was ready. Patty Teach, Mr. Hickman's secretary, said Mr. Hickman was out of the office and had not returned Sue Pederson's call. Ms. Teach did not have the requested information. Sue Pederson called to report in order to provide the requested information the international class rosters would have to be gone through by hand to mark out students that took more than one magnet class. After that was completed, she would be able to identify the Mto- M students and have a count of participants, but it would take a few days. Sue was told a few days would probably be too late for our deadline, but I would call her back after talking with Ann Brown. James Jennings then called to say he understood this office had requested some information and to make sure we understood what would have to be done. I told him that I had talked with Sue and was to call her that afternoon after discussing the situation with Ann Brown. Mr. Jennings said he did not know he was under a court deadline. I told him he was not. This office was the one under a deadline to the court. I told Mr. Jennings I would contact Sue that afternoon after talking with Ann regarding the time line for the requested information. After talking with Ann, I called Sue Pederson on the afternoon of January 24 to tell her a few days would be too late for us to meet the deadline, but the information was valuable and needed to be provided to our office. Sue was not available and was to return my call. On the morning of January 25th I again called the Student Assignment Office and could not get through, therefore, I told Linda Bryant to continue trying to get Sue Pederson and give her the message that a few days was too late for the information to be provided to meet our deadline, but since the requested information was valuable, to please provide it to our office when available. Sue Pederson was contacted with that message. She replied the information was in the process of being collected and would be forwarded to this office. Minutes Aerospace Education Center Campaign Leadership Meeting November 21, 1991 DEC 1 0 1991 The year end meeting of the Campaign Leadership of the Aerospace Education Center was held November 21 at the Statehouse Convention Center. The meeting was scheduled to precede the first National Leadership Institute on Aerospace Magnet Schools, co-hosted by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Little Rock School District. Committee members present were: J. Dan Baker, F. Taylor Brown, Frederick J. Menz, Maj. Gen. James Ryan, Charles M. Taylor, Wayne Bennett, Henry Broach, Marion B. Burton, Edgar K. Riddick and Lucien M. Taillac. Special guests were: Pat Gee - Little Rock School Board Member, Jim Dailey - Vice Mayor of the City of Little Rock, Tom Dalton - Manager of the City of Little Rock, Tony Wood - Deputy Superintendent of the Little Rock School District, Julie Speed - Special Assistant to Congressman Ray Thornton, Phillip Woodruff - Director of Aviation Education for the Federal A via ti on Administration and Aerospace Education Center contributors Philip Jonsson, James Hamlen, Warner Gamer, Ruth Remmel and Emma Hall. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Dick Holbert. Mr. Holbert introduced Lucien M. Taillac, who reported on the fundraising progress to date. The cumulative total is $4,160,047.19 of the campaign's $6.5 million goal. This figure included $2.0 million in public funds - $1.5 million State of Arkansas and $500,000 from the City of Little Rock. A total of $2, 660,047.19 has been pledged from foundation, corporate and personal gifts. The capital campaign of the Aerospace Education Center began in October 1990, and is scheduled to conclude in October 1992. Mr. Taillac recognized the contributors to the Aerospace ,,, Education Center and expressed his deepest appreciation to all that helped the campaign reach 65% of its goal. Mr. Holbert gave special recognition to the City of Little Rock for their recent commitment of $500,000 for site improvements. This gift from the city will assist the Aerospace Education Center leadership in leveraging foundation support outside the state of Arkansas. Julie Speed, Special Assistant to Congressman Ray Thornton, reported on recent legislation passed by Congress that was signed by President Bush on October 28 enabling the FAA to grant funds to four aerospace magnet schools within the United States and 57 workshop programs. This legislation was initiated by Congressman Thornton and Senator Bumpers after former FAA Administrator James Busey delivered the keynote address at the April 12 Aerospace Education Center campaign kick-off luncheon. The FAA has become a national partner in the development of the museum/school facility, and was recently joined by NASA after a November visit to Arkansas by Dr. Eddie Anderson, Director of Elementary and Secondary Education for NASA. Mr. Holbert then introduced Mr. Phillip Woodruff, Director of Aviation Education for the FAA and coordinator of the National Leadership Institute on Aerospace Magnet Schools. He and Tony Wood discussed the itinerary of the Institute and participants, including school representatives from Long Beach, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Louisville, Kentucky, Du Val, Maryland and Atlanta, Georgia. Curriculum consultant Dr. Merv Strickler gave opening remarks at the Institute, followed by a presentation by each of the school districts represented. The keynote address of the Institute was given by Alicia Coro, Director of School Improvement Programs for the U.S. Department of Education. Ms. Coro oversees the $1.5 billion in federal funds that are distributed as grants and various educational assistance programs. Pat Gee, Little Rock School Board Member, gave supportive remarks on behalf of the District to the Aerospace Education Center's leadership, FAA, Department of Education and city and state officials that are working to make the Aerospace Education Center a first for Little Rock and Arkansas. As new business, Cathy Johnson announced that a special luncheon was being planned for February 6, 1992. This luncheon will feature two astronauts, Lt. Col. Donald McMonagle and Dr. Gerald Carr who will give the history and future of the space program. Mr. T. Wendell Butler, National Director of the Young Astronaut Program, and Dr. Eddie Anderson will also be making remarks. Lt. Gov. Jim Guy Tucker will be Master of Ceremonies. Information will be mailed around January 1 for reservations. Mr. Holbert concluded the meeting and invited all to attend the welcoming reception, hosted by the Aerospace Education Center leadership for the National Leadership Institute of Aerospace Magnet Schools. Respectfully submitted Catherine Johnson I ' , 1 ' 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 :7 2.8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 :. 7 2S 29 30 :n 32 33 34 --~,- 36 RESOLUTION NO. 8,602 A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING AN INTENT TO USE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO ENHANCE PROPERTY AT THE AIRPORT TO ATTRACT .AND DEVELOP AN AEROSPACE MUSEUM .AND EDUCATION CENTER. WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock, (*the City*) has maintained an economic development fund so that the City can encourage and promote the creation and maintenance of jobs
and WHEREAS, economic development of Little Rock is critical to the continued well-being of its citizens through increased job opportunities, and a growing base of revenues to support City activities
and WHEREAS, cities and states throughout our nation to use funds for economic development to attract and industries and promote the creation and maintenance and continue maintain of jobs
WHEREAS, the City through its Economic Development Fund made available approximately $3 million to enhance facilities at the Little Rock Airport which helped facilitate the creation of a new facility for Arkansas Aerospace, thereby leading to the creation of more than 300 jobs, which facility was dedicated recently
and WHEREAS, the continued promotion of the aerospace industry as a key component to growth of the economic base of Little Rock is important to the future of the City
and WHEREAS, citizens and businesses have joined together to plan for an aerospace museum and the Little Rock Aerospace Technology Magnet School (collectively "the aerospace center") as part of the Little Rock Airport area complex
and WHEREAS, the col!lJllitment and specific participation of the City .to help the formation of this aerospace center is an important factor to urge commitments by other businesses and persons to join in the creation of the aerospace center
and WHEREAS, the City will benefit and be strengthened by the ability of an aerospace center to enable our citizens to be trained for jobs in the related aerospace industry which is growing in Little Rock. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIREC'TORS OF THE CITY OF LITI'LE ROCK, ARKANSAS: . , 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 3 5 36 SECTION 1. The City expresses its intent to participate in the effort to create an aerospace center by making available over a period of two years up to $500,000 of its economic development funds to be used for physical improvements to the Little Rock Airport property so as to enhance the operation of the aerospace center. SECTION 2. Examples of possible improvements to the Airport property which would aid the operation of this aerospace center may include street renovations, correction of drainage problems, and the construction of ramp facilities linking the education center to a runway. SECTION 3. The Board of Directors notes that the use cf these economic development funds will enhance the airport property of the City and will promote economic development by assisting the aerospace center and its effort to create an educated and capable work force for the aerospace industry. SECTION 4. The Board of Directors hopes that this commitment of the City will encourage citizens and businesses to join in the effort toward creation of the aerospace center. The Board of Directors also notes that only by continuing quality economic development can cur City thrive and offer the services needed by its citizens, whether police and fire protection er other services. AOOPI'ED: November 5, 1991 ATTEST: APPROVED: s/Robbie Eanoock ROBBIE HANCOCK CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: d,~ /L{ . ~ TBoMAs M. CARPEN!J.1.R. CITY A'ITORNEY s/Jirn Dailey JIM DAILEY VICE !1AYOR 0 0 ~ 0 0 $2,000,000 .~... ~ $1,800,000 $1,600,000 $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $0 Gifts at: $500,000 Projectetl ltrnrnj Actual E22] Aerospace Education Center Campaign Goal - $6.5 Million December, 1991 (Campaign began on October 1, 1990 - conclusion on October 1, 1992) 0 0 o_ 0 0 co ~ 0 0 0 o" 0 ll) ~ 0 0 O 0 0 0 0 ll) ll) .... $250,000 $100,000 $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 Cumulative Total for Campaign Private and Local Funding: $2,685,047.19 State Funds: $1,500,000 Total: $4,185,047.19 Less than $10,000 .. r ' ~soc.i.at Feb u r 4 lG s S penntenc ent of the. Litt ~ R c p n much interest 1 the es~eihli h u e to be kno, as the Aerospa e
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otad ano. opo ctt t t \' t1on HJ.st~r1cal Society, a a magnet school, ~ ~ ~c~ Schoo Distric~. The ide for the c~, e ~ s -nc!udeo 1 1 Le 'r1:.1-D1stric~ Des'='.:!: J tior Plan -::md st..ppo -ced by the Sch~cl Bo rd. ~he Board COLrnitted to building tte school 110,:1 ,q he succescf 11 mll l aO"e lect.i<.,n in pd J , l 990. eal1z1ng that operatl?n of the A r0s ace Scno~1 would b ~ po. 'bi ~ithcut Jn dditional infusion of m ,ay a ,d bel c in~ hat th- concept of the school wart anted re,v ia bv tne u. s. _part:menr- cf Education's M.qllet School Assistance Program, tte ! 1sttic1~ fi~e1 a grant :~pplii
.:at.1.,. in D?cer.1ber, 1990, for $4 t~ion to OD,ratc the schoo. Sub&-~uent , a court hea~inq ~as follo db a seria3 o, ~ee~ings with rep~esen~at1vea fo~ he rterver0rs to aka certain th,t their vie~s as a par. 1~ ,' 1.:. w "'C :t:eprosented in th13 gr n~ .~nolicatic1n. ~9G, the DiRtrict le r.ed that tt, gra t application ~a a Jr~ ved. 21nce then various: .~as have been iis~ussed aq o t~. chool could be funded and oper1ted. In my opinion, the h:\. ci:iwe to expl.or.e other fu d:l.ng poasibil 'ties sinr::P. t!w it:'on ._f t
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