This transcript was created using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and may contain some errors. DNIHOllNOW N011~93H93S30 :!0331:l:JO ~ooz I z ~dv 03A 03~ Agenda RECEIVED OFFICE OF DESEGREGATIO ONITORING Little Rock School District Board of Directors' Meeting / APR 2 2 04 ci:FICE OF DESEGREGATI ITO. I G I .,. April 2004 n-.. .,>. .. ",m..'. ,... - .... :I: Oz o> "C'-"<' m-.. ,:,c: -z ,:,n o,..." i"5' r-z nm > F .., "0 ' n :em me ,... C: on,.~.. ffiJ :l m ill !X> i n ""'' ,... "..,' "n'"o' - 3: >n :::. p:: zm "' < ,c >,,. ~ c:, ,c o > I! "c' c... 31:3: ml!: 31: c c:, z rn r ".,,'"_ c z Cl I. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS REGULAR MEETING April 22, 2004 5:30 p.m. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS A. Welcome to Guests 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Superintendent's Citations B. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak) C. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: A. Remarks from Board Members B. Student Assignment Report C. Budget Update D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects E. Internal Auditors Report F. Technology Update G. Update: OCR Compliance Review - Final Report V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS: A. Minutes B. Personnel Changes VI. SCHOOL SERVICES: A. 2004 Summer Educational Programs n -c ,>.. .. ., m.o.. ,.... _ _, 3C Oz o> ~~ m.., o C: -z on 0 _, ,.... c5 r-z >n "' F :a:, >m i:nc3 C~: _:a,:, 111 n o ::: m ,.n :::!8 Oz Z::: "'o z "' !X' i n. :: o,,: U) r- .., o o no _, 3C >n ::: ,:: m z U) Regular Board Meeting April 22, 2004 Page2 VII. BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Regulation: GBEA-R - Conflict of Interest B. Dedication of Right of Way: Parkview Magnet High School C. Donations of Property D. Financial Report VIII. CLOSING REMARKS: Superintendent's Report: 1. Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions IX. EMPLOYEE HEARINGS X. ADJOURNMENT (")"D .> Jmtl ,- rr...-.. :-1: Oz o> ~~ m.., J0 C: -z ,oC"> 0 ..... ,- c5 r-z (")U> > F "D g :m1:mo ,- C: (") $! 0,- ,i ~ ::1 m J0 "' J0 >m "D cno C: J0 ~ ..... -1!! (") JO =q:q ~8 Oz z =l "' "' ?' J0 m ~ (") JO . ,c ,- .".', Jtl ,o C">O .... !I: >n =< p: ~ "' I. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOME Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS A. SUPT. CITATIONS B. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS C. LRCTA IV . Kt.l'\JKll>/\.UNIN\UN~AIIUN:> A. BOARD MEMBERS '54.n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge" DATE: TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: April 22, 2004 Board of Directors (il ~ Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Off~ Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Bill Goodman~ April 2004 Construction Report - Bond Projects The construction projects at Mabel vale Magnet Middle, Mann Magnet Middle and Williams Magnet Elementary have been completed and the staff and students have moved into the additions and remodeled rooms. However, some work is ongoing mainly to address construction deficiencies ("punch lists" items) that are a part of all construction projects. I hope you have an opportunity to visit all or some of these schools. You will be pleased with the results. An architectural firm has been selected for the remodeling of the original buildings at Forest Heights Middle School that were constructed in 1956. One objective is to improve the appearance of the school from Evergreen Street. As this project develops, I will keep you informed of the details of this objective. Please call me at 447-1146 if you have any questions. 810 W Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.lrsd.k12.ar.us 501 -324-2000 fax: 501-324-2032 .!J,:,I m , , ~ zz ,m-n ~z Cl m rn !" > C C :::. 0 , , rn i!ll c3 ~ .:.". Pl :c C g ~ m CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2004 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Facilitv Name Project Description I Est. Comple11on Cost Date Baseline Renovation $953,520 , Jul-04 Brady Addition/renovation I $973,621 7 Aug-04 Central Renovation - Interior I $10,200,2661 Aug-05 Dunbar Renovation/addition I $6,149,0237 Dec-04 6 classroom addition & cafeteria/music ' J. A. Fair jroom a dd1".ll on $ 3,155,640 May-04 McClellan Classroom Addition I $2,155,622 , Jul-04 Parkview Addition $2,121,226 I Jun-04 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Renovation $1,193,259 ' Aug-04 Pulaski Hgts. MS Renovation $3,755,041 Aug-04 Southwest Addition $2,000,000 I Aug-04 Tech Ctr/ Metro Renovation Addition/Renovation - Phase II $3,679,000 Jun-04 Wakefield Rebuild $5,300,000 ' Jul-04 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION - SPRING/ SUMMER 2004 I Est. compTel1on Facilitv Name Proiect Descriotion Cost Date Booker Roof $48,525 Aug-04 Booker ADA Rest rooms TBD _ Aug-04 Central Reflecting Pond $50,000 Aug-04 Central HVAC Renovation - Band Area I $225,000 Aug-04 Chicot Drainage I $64,700 1 Aug-04 Chicot Sound Attenuation & Fire Alarm $53,919 1 Aug-04 Geyer Springs Roof Repair : $161,752 Aug-04 Henderson Lockers $80,876 A~ Mitchell Building Remediation $165,000 May-04 Mitchell ______ !Renovation I $2,212,493 Aug-05 VVestern Hills ADA Rest rooms $15,000 ~4 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED Facility Name Proiect Descriotion 1---c,B_o_o.,k...er_ ______- +E~lec~tric_a_l_U,pgrad_e_ ____ Booker Roof Booker ADA Rest rooms Carver Media Center Expansion Chicot Electrical Upgrade Chicot Sound Attenuation & Fire Alarm Cloverdale Ecl.e.::.:m..c:.ce:.:n..c.t.:a.=1.:r.Ly.__ __,..cA...:.d:::cd:.:i..tci.o.:'-n_ ______ Dodd Fire Alarm Upgrade Fair Park !Addition Forest Heights Remodel I I I -r I I l Garland _-=_-=_-=_-=__- Remodel ---------- Geyer Springs Roof Repair Gibbs Addition Henderson Mablevale McDermott Meadowcliff Pulaski Hgts. MS Rightsell Washington Western Hills Western H-ills- -- Western Hills Woodruff --COC-kers Fire Alarm Upgrade Fire Aiarmupgrade Addition Energy monitoring system installation Renovation Fire Alarm Upgrade Electrical Upgrade & HVAC Fire Alarm Upgrade ADA Rest rooms Parkino addition Cost I Est. Completion Date Unknown $48,525 TBD Unknown Unknown $53,919 Unknown TBD Unknown ' $1,400,000 Unknown $161,752 Unknown $80,876 TBD TBD Unknown Unkn~ $2,494,000 TBD $640-:000-- TBD TBD $193 ,777 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Aug-06 Unknown . Aug-05 Unknown Unknown Unknown .!.",' m -, z~ z ,m.. n :c >z C) m u, rn > C 0 :::: 0 -, u, .~., 0 ~ :"' ..... m n :c C ~ ~ m CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I Project Description Cost I t::st. c. omple11on Date Administration I Asbestos abatement $380,495 I Mar-03 Administration I Fresh air system I $55,ooo I Aug-03 Administration I Fire alarm I $32,350 Aug-03 Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation I Mav-02 Alternative Learning Ctr. I Energy monitoring system installation I $15,160 I Oct-01 Alternative Learning Ctr. I Energy efficient lighting $82,000 Dec-01 Badgett Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 I Jul-01 Badgett Fire alarm $18,250 Aug-02 Bale i Classroom addition/renovation $2,244,524 Dec-02 Bale I Energy monitoring system I Mar-02 Bale I Partial roof replacement I $269,587 Dec-01 Bale HVAC $664,587 l Aug-01 Booker Energy efficient lighting $170,295 Apr-01 Booker I Energy monitoring system installation $23,710 Oct-01 Booker Asbestos abatement $10,900 Feb-02 Booker Fire alarm $34,501 Mar-02 Brady Energy efficient lighting $80,593 Sep-02 Brady I Asbestos abatement I $345,072 Aug-02 Carver Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 I Mav-01 Carver Parking lot $111 ,742 Aug-03 Central Parking I Student parking $174.000. I Aug-03 Central/Quigley \Stadium light repair & electrical repair $265,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 I Aug-03 Central/Quigley I Irrigation System $14,500 Aug~03 Central Purchase land for school I Unknown Dec-02 --- r- $2,000,000 - Central Roof & exterior renovations Dec-02 --- Central Ceiling and wall repair I $24,000 ---- -Oc-t-0-1 Central Fire Alarm System Design/Installation I $80,876 Aug-Q_1_ -- --rront landing tile repair --- Central - $22,470 __ Aug-01 ~ rgy efficient lighting -- Cloverdale Elem. $132,678 Jul-01 -- ---- Energy efficient ligh~ --- -- $189,743 -- Cloverdale MS Jul-01 --- --- - --- Cloverdale MS Major renovation & addition $1 ,393,822 Nov-02 Dodd -- Energy efficient lighting -r - - $90,665 __ Aug.:Q_1_ Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile __ $156,299 Jul-01 Dodd ~ lace roof top HVAC T $215,570 --Aug-02 Facilities Service Interior renovation --- - I $84,672 Mar-01 Facility Services _ Fire alarm -- $12,000 __ Aug-03 HVAC renovation/fire alarm - Fair Park - $315,956 Apr-02 Fair Park -- - Energy efficient lighting $90,162 Aug-01 Fair Park Asbestos abatement-ceiling -- - $59,310 Aug-01 J. A. Fair ----- ~ rgy efficient lighting -- - $277,594 Apr-01 J. A. Fair - Press box -- - $10J84 Nov-00 - ~ urity cameras - J. A. Fair - - $12,500 Jun-01 ~ hletic Field Improvement $38,000 - J. A. Fair Jul-03 J. A. Fair Irrigation System - $14,000 Jul-03 J. A. Fair Roof repairs - $39(871 Aug-03 Forest Park R eplace window units w/central HVAC $485,258 Nov-03 Forest Park Diagonal parking - $111 ,742 Aug-03 Forest Park E- nergy efficient lighting - $119,788 May-01 Fulbright Energy efficient lighting $134,463 Jun-01 Fulbright Energy monitoring system installation $11 ,950 Aug-01 - - Fulbright Replace roof top HVAC units $107,835 Aug-02 Fulbright - - ~ king lot -- ~ $140,000 Sep-02 Fulbright ~ of repairs $200,000 Oct-02 Franklin Renovation $2,511 ,736 Mar-03 Gibbs - Energy efficient lighting - $76,447 Apr-01 -+- Gibbs Energy monitorina svstem installation $11 ,770 Jul-01 2 .fD., m , , is zz ,m- (") ~ C) m U> !"' > C: C =i 0 , , U> ~ ~ ~ :" --< m (") :i:: C: ~ ?. m CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I I Est. Completion Project Description Cost Date Hall Major renovation & addition $8,637,709 Sep-03 Hall Asbestos abatement , $168,222 i Aug-01 Hall Energy efficient lighting I $42,931 Jul-01 Hall Energy efficient lighting I $296,707 I Apr-01 Hall Infrastructure improvements I $93,657 Aug-01 Hall I Intercom I I Feb-01 Hall Security cameras ! $10,600 ' Jun-01 Henderson Energy efficient lighting : $193,679 i Jul-01 Henderson Roof replacement gym I $107,835 May-01 Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase I $500,000 I Aug-01 Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase 2 $250,000 1 Aug-02 IRC Energy efficient lighting $109,136 Jul-02 Jefferson Asbestos abatement $43,639 Oct-01 Jefferson I Renovation & fire- al~a-rm_ __ -- ~ $1,630,000 Nov-02 Laidlaw Parking lot ------~$26_9~,58_8 _____ J_u_l--o--'1 Mabelvale Elem. Energy monitoring system installation $12,150 Aug-0t Mabelvale Elem. Replace HVAC units $300,000 Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Asbestos Abatement $107,000 Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Energy efficient lighting $106,598 1 Dec-02 Mabelvale MS ,Renovate bleachers $134,793 . Aug-01 Mabelvale MS Renovation $6,851,621 ' Mar-04 Mann Partial Replacement $11,500,000 Apr-04 1-M_a_n_n_ _______. ..A._sc.p1._hal_t w_alks _________- 1 The total $1 _8 million I Dec-01 ,--M_a_n_n_ _______- --,W_a_lk_w_a~1y_c_a_n_op~iies_ _______ __, is what has been ,__ __D_e c_-_0_,1 Mann Boiler replacement used so far on the Oct-01 Mann ~F_e_n_c_in~g ___________ -< projects listed I----- Sep-01 Mann Partial demolition/portable classrooms completed for Mann. Aug-01 McClellan Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 Jul-03 McClellan I Irrigation System $14,750 Jul-03 McClellan Security cameras $36,300 McClellan Energy efficient lighting $303,614 McClellan I Stadium stands repair $235,000 McClellan Intercom $46,000 McDermott I Energy efficient lighting $79,411 McDermott Replace roof top HVAC units $476,000 Meadowcliff Fire alarm ------ $16,175 Meadowcliff Meadowcliff Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Oakhurst Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview --------- Asbestos abatement _ $253,412 Engergy efficient lighting ___ ~ _ $88,297 Replace cooling tower $37,203 Replace shop vent system - $20,000 - Energy monitoring s stem installation $17,145 ~ efficient lighting -- : $103,642 Energy monitoring system installation . $16,695 Asbestos abatement $13,000 - HVAC renovation Energy monitoring system installation Energy efficient lighting Asbestos abatement Parking lot 6 classroom addition Parking Improvements ~controls -- Roof replacement Exterior lights HVAC renovation & 700 area controls Locker replacement Enerav efficient liahtina $237,237 $10,695 $81,828 $10,000 $138,029 $888,778 $142,541 $210,000 _ $273,877 $10,784 $301,938 $120,000 $315,000 Jun-01 Ma -01 Aug-01 Feb-02 Feb-01 Aug-02 Jul-01 Aug-02 Dec-02 Dec-00 May-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Jul-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 May-01 Apr-01 Aug-02 Aug-02 Oct-02 Aug-03 Jun-02 Sep-01 Nov-00 Aug-01 Aug-01 Jun-01 3 !XI ~ m :c ~ zz ,m... C') :c >z G) m (/) !" > C: 0 =. 0 :c (/) ~ ~ 0 :!l CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD APRIL 22, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Proiect Description Cost I Est. Completion Date Procurement Enen:iy monitoring system installation $5,290 Jun-02 Procurement Fire alarm $25,ooo l Aug-03 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Move playground I $17,ooo I Dec-02 Rightsell Energy efficient lighting $84,898 Apr-01 Rockefeller Energy efficient lighting I $137,004 Mar-01 Rockefeller Replace rooftop HVAC I $539,1751 Aua-01 Rockefeller Parking addition $111,742 I Aug-02 Romine Asbestos abatement $10,000 Apr-02 Romine Major renovation & addition $3,534,675 I Mar-03 Security/Transportation Bus cameras $22,500 I Jun-01 Southwest Asbestos abatement $28,138 I Aua-00 Southwest New roof I $690,000 I Oct-03 Southwest Energy efficient lighting $168,719 Jan-02 Southwest I Drainage I street widening I $250,000 I Aug-03 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation I $4,830 T Aug-02 Student Assignment Fire alarm $9,000 Aua-03 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 I Dec-01 Technology Upgrade Upgrade phone system & data Nov-02 Terry Energy efficient lighting $73,850 Feb-01 Terry Driveway & Parking $83,484 Aug-02 Terry . Media Center addition $704,932 ---Seo-02 Wakefield Security cameras $a,ooo I Jun-01 Wakefield I Energy efficient lighting $74,776 T Feb-01 Wakefield Demolition/Asbestos Abatement $200,000 Nov-02 Washington 1Security cameras $7,900 I Jun-01 Washington Energy efficient lighting $165,281 Apr-01 Watson Energy monitoring system installation $8,530 - Jul-01 Watson Asbestos abatement $182,241 Aug-01 Watson Energy efficient lighting $106,868 Aug-01 Watson 1Asbestos abatement $10,000 Aug-02 Watson Major renovation & addition $800,000 Aug-02 Western Hills 1Asbestos abatement $191,946 Aug-02 Western Hills Intercom $7,100 Dec-01 Western Hills Energy efficient lighting $106,000 Jul-01 Williams Renovation $2,106,492 Mar-04 - Williams Parking expansions $183,717 Dec-03 Williams Energy efficient lighting --- $122,719 - Jun-01 Wilson IR enovation/expansion $1 ,263,876 Feb-04 Wilson Parking Expansion $110,000 ~ I - Woodruff Renovation $246,419 Aua-02 4 .!J.,I m :a:, fS z z m rn ! C) m u, !" > C: 0 =l 0 :a:, u, ~ c3 :!!l Date: April 22, 2004 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS To: Board of Directors From: @sandy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - April This is the fifty-fourth communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with one high school, two middle schools and one elementary school to resolve financial issues in their activity funds. b) Reviewing monthly financial information for all schools and assisting in resolving balance issues. c) Training school staff at schools on financial processes by request. Activities Advisory Board (AAB) a) Working with the new Activities Advisory Board to develop plans for the new school year and beyond. b) Assist the Activities Advisory Board in its mission to strengthen the effectiveness and viability of activities in the District. c) Working with the Activities Advisory Board to provide ways to assist the different Booster groups in our schools. Board Policy and Regulation a) Coordinating development of payroll guidelines with Financial Services as part of Financial Services Section of the District Operations Manual. Technology a) Monitoring technology plans and technology meetings to determine how use of technology will improve and streamline the workflow for staff persons. b) Facilitating technology upgrade in cooperation with the English Department for Yearbook and ewspaper production staff in LRSD high schools to improve access to tools needed for students and staff. .!J,,I m o ~z z .m... (") z~ Cl m rn :n .... ~ :c C.. , 0 ?! m Audit Report - April 2004 Page 2 of2 Training a) Served as a trainer for financial portion of Nuts & Bolts, Bookkeeper & Secretaries Training, Security Guard Training, individual school in-service meetings, and others as needed. Working to facilitate best means to improve financial processes and increase accountability for resources. Training new bookkeepers on bookkeeping procedures as requested. b) Placed training material, smart worksheets, and other helpful items on the Teachers Lounge section of the Little Rock School District web page. c) Coordinated guidelines and aids to inform and assist new activity sponsors of specific tasks relating to each activity. Added new checklist for spirit sponsors and smart spreadsheet for fundraiser reconciliation. This information is now in the Teachers Lounge section of the District web page. d) Developed skills test for financial positions. Implementing in coordination with Human Resources. Audit Area Sampling and Review of Financial Procedures Other a) Pulling samples of district expenditures to test for accuracy, accountability, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing district payroll processes for compliance, economy and efficiency, internal controls, and cost control. Working with Financial Services Payroll on internal control and processing issues. b) Working with Financial Services on internal controls and rules for payroll processes and implementation of a new interface system. c) Monitoring other selected risk areas for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing grant programs. d) Working with Child Nutrition on implementation of streamlined information processing system with Information Services and Child Nutrition Staff. e) Working with Information Services on streamlining of data processes regarding SIS reporting. f) Monitoring cost reduction efforts in the District. g) Monitoring combined payroll and human resources issues for compliance with board direction and internal controls. h) Reviewing leave accountability system. a) Provided technical assistance to school staff on grant writing. b) Served as co-chair of Strategic Team One - Financial Resources. c) Served as District coordinator of United Way's Day of Caring (April 17, 2004). Problem Resolution a) I have made myself available to help resolve financial issues, assist in improving processes, and help find solutions to questions that arise. Please let me know if you need further information. My telephone number is 501-44 7-1115 . My e-mail is sandy.becker@lrsd.org. .!D., m ,:, is zz ,m- C'l :z: >z c , m u, :n .... m C'l :z: C ~ ~ m LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Date: April 22, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors FROM: Lucy Neal, Director Technology and Media Services John Ruffins, Director Computer Information Services THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Title/Subject Summary Objectives Expected Outcomes Population/Location Budget Amount Managers Duration Long Range/Continuation Technology Report May 3, 2004 is a District sponsored professional development day. All sessions on this day will be centered on technology training for teachers. The primary focus will be integrating technology into the curriculum. A few sessions of basic training will be provided for those teachers who need it. LRSD Technology Center will be completed this summer. Staff from Instructional Technology and from Computer Information Services will be moving out to the new center which is located on the campus of Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. Technology training rooms and a distance learning center will be available for LRSD teachers. To provide an update to the Board of Directors on the status of technology projects To continue to implement the approved technology plan NIA IA Lucy Neal - Instructional John Ruffins - Technical March 26 - April 22, 2004 Technology Plan is approved from 2003-2006. .~., m o ~z z .m.... (") ~z C) m U> Date: To: From: Through: Subject: April 5, 2004 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Board of Education Karen E. Broadnax, ESL Supervisor Morris L. Holmes, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent Update on the final report on Compliance Review 06995008 conducted by the Office for Civil Rights. Summary: A review of the district's progress reports was submitted to the Little Rock School District on March 18, 2004. The review addressed specific actions taken by the Little Rock School District to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunities and services to national origin language-minority students, who are limited English proficient. The report received by the district provided specific details in each on of the compliance areas that OCR has determined that the Little Rock School District has satisfactorily fulfilled the terms specified in the Commitment to Resolve. Objective: To provide an update on the progress to date that the Little Rock School District has made in meeting the terms of the Commitment to Resolve - Compliance Review 06995008. Expected Outcomes: NIA Population: National origin language-minority students, who are limited English proficient. :<: ,o >0 C: 1-::z::! Zm ~I: en~ m ,o en !JI "0 m ,o ~ z z m rn ::c z> C> m en ESL Report to Board April 22, 2004 Page 2 Budget A.mount/Budget Source: ESL Department Manager: Karen E. Broadnax, Supervisor, ESL Department Long range: Continuation of the Little Rock School District ESL Program Other Agencies Involved: NIA Expectations of District: Continuation of the services provided to_national origin language-minority students, who are limited English proficient, to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), 29 U.S.C. 794, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), 42 U.S.C. 12131-12161, and their implementing regulations. Needed Staff: NIA Comments: None Recommendation: We request that the Board of Education accept this report. !JI "0 m ,c ~ zz ,m- C') ~ z C) rn ,, : "'~ C: C') 31::,: ~8 ,c ,- "0"' jg m C) ,c ~~ 31:m en"' UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS SOUTHERN DIVISION , DALLAS OFFICE MAR 1 8 2004 Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent Little Rock School District 810 W. Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Dr. Holmes: Ref: 06995008 The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Southern Division, Dallas Office, has completed a review of the progress reports, which were submitted to OCR by the Little Rock School District (LRSD), Little Rock, Arkansas, to address the specific actions taken by the LRSD to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunities and services to national origin language-minority students who are limited English proficient (LEP). The LRSD voluntarily submitted a Commitment to Resolve (CTR), which was accepted by OCR on September 30, 1999, to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), 42 U.S.C. 2000d, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), 29 U.S.C. 794, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), 42 U.S.C. 12131- 12161, and their implementing regulations. In the progress reports, the LRSD provided OCR with documentation pertinent to the implementation of the CTR. Based on a review of the progress reports and additional information gathered during the on-site monitoring visits conducted by OCR on December 10- 11, 2002, and March 11-13, 2003, OCR has determined that the LRSD has satisfactorily fulfilled the terms specified in the CTR. Provided below, by commitment provision, is an explanation of how OCR reached this determination: Identification of Students With a Primary Home Language Other Than English The progress reports revealed that, at the beginning of the 1999-2000 school year, the LRSD administered a Home Language Survey (HLS) to all students to identify those students who have a primary (first-learned) or home language (language influence) that is other than English (PHLOTE). In addition, the information revealed that the LRSD directed staff (i.e., principals, counselors, registrars, and secretaries) at every school site and at the Student Assignment Center to secure a completed HLS for all students upon initial emollment. Further, the LRSD developed a procedure that allows for other methods of identifying 1999 BRYAN STREET. SUITE 2600, DALLAS, TEXAS 75201 -6810 www.cd.gov Our nusswn IS to ensure equal access to educanon and to promote educarwnal exceUeru:e throughout the nanon. !JI "D m ,:, ~ z zm,.. . n ~ z Gl m <J> Page 2 - Dr. Morris Holmes. Interim Superintendent PHLOTE students based on teacher referral, counselor recommendation, and interviews with parents. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Assessment of PHLOTE Students A review of the progress reports revealed that the LRSD developed and implemented procedures for assessing PHLOTE students in all four English language proficiency areas (i.e., speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension) to determine which students are LEP. The information reviewed revealed that the LRSD assessed and/or reassessed all PHLOTE students by administering an assessment instrument (i.e., Language Assessment Scales). The information further revealed that the LRSD provided training to all LRSD staff responsible for administering the assessment instrument to ensure proper test administration and interpretation of test scores. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Placement of LEP Students and Ensuring Appropriate Services The progress reports revealed that the LRSD developed and implemented a policy requiring the district to provide alternative language program (ALP) services to LEP students through a research-based English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) program. Information reviewed revealed that PHLOTE students who score at a level 1, 2, and 3 on the Language Assessment Scales (LAS) are identified as LEP and are placed in the ESL program after obtaining consent from the parent/guardian of the student. The information showed that PHLOTE students who score at a level 4, and 5 on the LAS are considered fluent in the English language and are identified as non-LEP and, as a result, are placed in the regular education program. A review of information revealed that the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), which is comprised of at least one or more ESL teachers, a counselor, and a campus administrator, is responsible for making placement decisions. The information revealed that the LRSD provided training to LP AC members as follows: 1) OCR, state, and LRSD laws, policies, and regulations governing LEP programs and services 2) interpretation of language proficiency assessments 3) laws and rules governing confidentiality of records and 4) procedures for identification, placement, and exiting students from the ALP. The LPAC is responsible for ensuring that the parents of LEP students placed in the ALP receive an explanation of the benefits of the ALP in a language they can understand. The information indicated that the LRSD ensures the delivery of language support services to LEP students whose parents have refused placement in the ALP by providing training to regular education teachers in ESL methodologies and instructional strategies, parental involvement, tutoring, summer school, and by monitoring the academic progress of such students. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. .!I.,I m ~ zz ,m.. n ::c >z G) m U> Page 3 - Dr. Morris Holmes. Interim Superintendent Selected Alternative Language Services Model The progress reports revealed that the LRSD selected a research-based English-as-a-SecondLanguage (ESL) program to address the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of LEP students at all grade levels. The information showed that the goal of the ESL program is to enable LEP students to master English language skills (i.e., reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and content area concepts and skills so that students are able to participate meaningfully in the regular education program. A review of the progress reports revealed that the LRSD established the same curriculum standards and grade-level/course benchmarks for all students, including LEP students. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Staffing and Staff Development The progress reports revealed that the LRSD developed procedures to ensure that the district has appropriate staff to implement the ALP. The information in the progress reports showed that the LRSD made significant progress with respect to the number of teachers who obtained an ESL endorsement through the Arkansas Department of Education's "ESL Endorsement Program." In addition, the information revealed that the LRSD has developed an "ESL Training Program" to provide continuous training opportunities for all personnel (e.g., principals, regular education, special education, gifted and talented, etc.) responsible for delivering instruction to LEP students. Specifically, the LRSD provides training to staff on how to adapt the instructional strategies, materials, pacing, and assessments for the delivery of instruction to LEP students. Further, the progress reports revealed that the LRSD designed an appraisal instrument to assess the performance of teachers who deliver ALP services to LEP students. OCR reviewed documentation pertaining to the training provided to administrators on the use of the evaluation instrument and on observation techniques to enable them to identify ESL methodologies. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Materials The LRSD developed procedures to ensure that materials and equipment are appropriate for the implementation of the ALP. The progress report revealed that the LRSD surveyed ALP staff to determine whether there was a need for additional materials and equipment. The information showed that the LRSD provided teachers with materials and equipment, which are appropriate to the curriculum, and comparable in quality, availability, and grade level to the materials provided for the instruction of non-LEP students. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. .!D., m ~"' z z ,m.... 0 $: z C) m "' Page 4 - Dr. Morris Holmes. Interim Superintendent Reclassification and Exit The progress reports revealed that the LRSD established and implemented procedures for the exiting, monitoring, and reclassification of LEP students. The information indicated that the criteria employed by the LRSD is based on objective criteria using the LAS test scores in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension plus other criteria to determine whether students will be able to participate meaningfully in the regular education program. A review of the information showed that a LEP student must score a "3/4" or a "3/5" or at the Fully English Proficient Level on the LAS post-test prior to exiting the ALP. The information revealed that the LPAC monitors the academic progress of LEP students who exit the ALP for a period of two years to ensure academic success in the regular education program. Specifically, the LPAC ensures that exited students are successfully participating in the regular education program by reviewing the following: I) grades in all core subject areas 2) teacher observations 3) counselor comments and 4) assessment results. When the LPAC determines that a student needs to re-enter the ESL program, the student is placed back into the ALP after obtaining approval from the parent of the student. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Parental Notice The LRSD developed procedures for providing notice to the parents of PHLOTE students of school activities in a language they can understand. The progress reports revealed that the schools maintain a list of all PHLOTE students whose parents are limited English proficient and require communication in another language. OCR reviewed the documents which have been translated by the LRSD, to include but not limited to the following: Home Language Survey, Notice of School Placement, Notice of ESL Program Services, Notice of Testing Exemption, Exit Letter to Parents, K-8 Curriculum Standards and Grade-Level/Course Benchmarks, Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbooks, Summer School Applications, Parent Involvement Conference Notices, and the LRSD's Parent/Student Handbook. In addition, the information showed that bilingual staff at the schools translated newsletters, notices, letters, and flyers into other languages. Further, the LRSD advertises information in local publications in Spanish. The information showed that the LRSD disseminated a list of translators/interpreters to the school sites. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Special Education The progress reports showed that the LRSD revised its policies and procedures pertaining to the process for referring, identifying, evaluating, and placing LEP students with disabilities. The progress reports revealed that ALP staff and Special Education Department staff share information to ensurethat LEP students with disabilities receive special education and alternative language services concurrently. A review of the progress reports revealed that the !J' "D m :<I ~ zz ,m... C') $: z C) m UJ ?"~ UJ C: UJ !ICC') iml::g:c :<1," D UJ ~~ C) < ~ r ~rn Page 5 - Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent LRSD provided training to special education staff (i.e., speech pathologists, resource teachers, and psychological examiners) in ESL methodologies to ensure the proper delivery of both ALP and special education services. Further, the progress reports revealed that the LRSD provides information to parents in a language they can understand pertaining to their rights and procedural safeguards by utilizing an interpreter or by providing information that has been translated into a language they can understand. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Special Opportunity Programs The progress reports revealed that the LRSD implemented procedures to ensure that LEP students are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the Gifted and Talented (GT) program at the elementary level and in Pre-Advanced Placement and Advanced Placement courses at the secondary level. The information reviewed revealed that the LRSD provided information about the GT program to parents in their native language. In addition, the progress reports revealed that the LRSD staff administered a nonverbal assessment instrument (i.e., Torrance Thinking Creatively) to test LEP students who had been referred for placement in the GT program. The progress reports further revealed that the LRSD provided cultural sensitivity training, training in identifying the characteristics of language minority gifted students, and ESL instructional strategies to LRSD staff. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Program Evaluation and Modification A review of the progress reports revealed that the LRD has adopted procedures to conduct an annual longitudinal performance evaluation of the ALP and make modifications to the ALP based on the results as required by the results of the program evaluation. The information showed that the LRSD evaluated its ALP on an annual basis in which it reviewed the following: 1) curriculum service delivery 2) materials and resources 3) staffing and staff development 4) student academic progress 5) longitudinal data comparing LEP students to non-LEP students. and LEP students in the program to LEP students not in the program wiL'li respect to academic achievement, attendance, drop-out rate, graduation rate, retention rate, gifted and talented program placement, and special education program placement of LEP, and students who have exited the ALP, and LEP students not served in the ALP. The information showed that the LRSD made the necessary program modifications and improvements as required by the results of each program evaluation. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR and complied with the OCR reporting requirements. Maintenance of Records for LEP Students The progress reports revealed that the LRSD apprised all staff of the importance of maintaining accurate records regarding the implementation of the ALP and documenting actions pertaining to students participating and exiting the ALP. A review of student records .~., m ,o fS z z ,m... (") z~ C) m u, Page 6- Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent Maintenance of Records for LEP Students The progress reports revealed that the LRSD apprised all staff of the importance of maintaining accurate records regarding the implementation of the ALP and documenting actions pertaining to students participating and exiting the ALP. A review of student records revealed that the LRSD maintains, at a minimum, the following documentation in student cumulative folders: Home Language Survey, LAS assessment data communications with parents in a language they can understand placement decisions report cards modifications decisions to exit student and decisions for students to reenter the ALP. Based on a review of the information, OCR has determined that the LRSD has fulfilled the terms under this provision of the CTR andcomplied with the OCR reporting requirements. After analyzing the above information provided by the LRSD, OCR has determined that the LRSD has met all oft..'ic commitn1ents as specified in the CTR. Therefore, OCR is closing this compliance review contingent upon the LRSD's continued implementation of the terms delineated in the September 30, 1999. While no further progress reports are required, OCR understands that the LRSD will continue to conduct qualitative and quantitative program evaluations in accordance with its civil rights responsibilities. OCR is available to provide technical assistance to the LRSD and will work with you and LRSD staff to ensure continued compliance with the regulatory requirements under Title VI, Section 504, and Title IL Under the Freedom of Information Act, it may be necessary to release this document and related correspondence and records upon request. In the event that OCR receives such a request, it will seek to protect, to the extent provided by law, personally identifiable information which, if released, could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. We appreciate your cooperation and that of your staff, especially the assistance provided by Ms. Karen Broadnax, ESL Supervisor. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. John F. Stephens at 214/880-2464 or Ms. Maria H. Gonzalez at 214/880-4918. Sincerely, n / tr_(1, r_ / Tayl~ugust, b~ Office for Civil Rights Southern Division, Dallas Office C: Ms. Karen E. Broadnax, ESL Supervisor .~., m :,0 ~z z ,m... (") ~ C> m (/) DATE: TO: FROM: THROUGH: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR.KANSAS April 22, 2004 Board of Education ~everly Williams, Director, Human Resources Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Personnel Changes It is recommended that the following personnel changes be approved at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications. In accordance with AC.A 6-17-1502, it is recommended that one additional year of probationary status is provided for all teachers who have been employed in a school district in this state for three (3) years. Teachers with an effective date of employment after August 18, 2003 are considered intern teachers. p g z ~ c5 z U> Personnel Changes Page 2 April 22, 2004 NAME Coleman, Lucy Reason: Leaving City Hill, Peggy Reason: None Given Jones, Gregory Reason: Accepted Another Position Moore, Kenneth Reason: Terminated Bledsoe, Fred Johnson, Marcus POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignationsrf erminations Certified Employees Speech Pathology 9-18-00 62-08 FOREST HGTS. 4-1-04 SPE925 Elem IV 8-1-02 1-04 STEPHENS 3-17-04 TCH925 ElemV 8-13-98 4-07 FOREST PARK 3-26-04 TCH925 Asst. Principal 7-22-96 66-15 HALL 4-8-04 ADC105 New Certified Employees Art 1-20-04 1-01 MCCLELLAN TCH925 Band 4-2-04 1-01 MANN TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 41088.00 29409.00 36683.00 57060.00 27309.00 annual 5831.61 prorated 27309.00 annual 5831.61 prorated f) C 0 z ~ cz5 u, ~ .., z )> z n ,>- u, s,,~ u, CU> 1:n 1:::C mg ,o ,- ~u, elm G) ,o ~~ 1:m u, u, .)> :<: G) C" a, er ~~ ', o,%,- mer G) Cf Ccr ~~ or z: IT " ?' ,o 6 ~ ~ ~ ~ m ::E Personnel Changes Page 3 April 22, 2004 NAME Oshea, Christine Tell, Hatem Williams, Norma NONE NONE POSITION SCHOOL Tutor WAKEFIELD Business Ed. FAIR Alt. Skills FOREST HGTS. START DATE END DATE 3-25-04 2-23-04 9-29-94 Certified Promotion Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS 4-01 TCH925 1-01 TCH950 6-16 ANNUAL SALARY 31431.00 annual 7694.05 prorated 27309.00 annual 9387.47 prorated 48998.00 TCH925 r> g z ? cz5 en !.=.,' z >z C') ,>.... en i,,~ en C en :i:n :i:::C mg o,.... .,, en i3 !B C) < ~<'5 :i:m en en ,. ,t == C),... CJl ct ~. ~ ~ ~~ Cl Cl CCI E~ oz'"r' rr " Personnel Changes Page 4 April 22, 2004 NAME POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignations/Terminations Non-Certified Employees Akins, William Custodian 4-5-02 1-02 Reason: Personal MCDERMOTT 3-19-04 CUS928 Beard, Roberta Instr. Aide 1-20-04 1-10 Reason: Accepted Another FAIR.PARK 4-5-04 INA925 Position Booth, Jesse Security Officer 8-11-03 36-16 Reason: None Given FAIR 3-12-04 SOFR9 Brown, Robert Custodian 12-7-00 1-04 Reason: None Given STEPHENS 3-12-04 CUS12 Clegg, Earslean Care 4-1-02 1-08 Reason: None Given CARE 3-31-04 CARE Hawkins, Dawna Instr. Aide 8-31-99 1-07 Reason: Accepted Another OTTERCREEK 3-19-04 INA925 Position Hawkins, Derrick lnstr. Aide 1-26-04 1-10 Reason: one Given KING 3-11-04 INA925 Jackson, Brenda Child utrition 2-22-99 1-01 Reason: None Given CHILD NUTRITION 3-3-04 FSMEAL Jenkins, Clebum Custodian 3-24-03 54-05 Reason: None Given FACILITY SERV. 3-19-04 AD 12 ANNUAL SALARY 11046.00 14472.00 16802.00 15526.00 7.32 13492.00 14472.00 10527.00 29580.00 r, 8 z ? cz5 "' !.=.,' z >z ("') .>.... "' ,- "' ,, C: ("') :l::c ~8 . .o, ..,..,.. go mo ~~ i::m "'"' ,. < , f' 1%1 ct ~~ % ~~ Gl Cl C: Cl ~~ oz "r' rT Cl !"' ~ 0 .~., ~ I Personnel Changes Page 5 April 22, 2004 NAME Johnson, Tammy Reason: Accepted Another Position POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition WATSON START DATE END DATE 11-30-03 4-2-04 Moore, Pamela Care 3-10-98 Reason: Returning To School CARE 2-27-04 Reed, Audrey Reason: None Given Tidwell, Darrell Reason: None Given Bus Driver TRANS. 10-13-03 3-1-04 Child Nutrition 2-2-04 CHILD NUTRITION 2-18-04 SALARY CLASS 3-01 FSH550 1-05 CARE 3-02 BUSDRV 1-01 FSH4 New Non-Certified Emplovees Brown, Suzanne 4YROLD Aide 3-22-04 BALE Clark, Phyllis Child Nutrition 3-10-04 CHILD NUTRITION Davis, Calvin Custodian 3-8-04 CLOVERDALE MID. 1-10 INA925 3-01 FSH550 1-01 CUS925 ANNUAL SALARY 8364.00 6.88 10409.00 4314.00 14472.00 annual 3754.90 prorated 8364.00 annual 2330.95 prorated 5313.00 annual 1530.37 prorated r> 8 z ? iz5 U> !.=.,' z >z C') ,>.... U> ii,~ U> C: U> :1:n ,1:% mg ,c,,.... .,, U> ,om O ,c, C) < ~(" :1:m U> U> >< C> 1=' ID ct ~ ~ 2 ~~ C) Cl C: Cl ~~ o" z'r IT " !X' ,c, 6 ,.~,., "~' ~ Personnel Changes Page 6 April 22, 2004 NAME Dokes, Joann Ekeanyanwu, Jennifer Garcia, Maria Johnson,Ricky Kiefer, Eugene Lyons, Bernard McCoy-Robinson, Sandra POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition MCDERMOTT Instr. Aide DODD ESL CURR./LEARNING Security Officer HALL Custodian JEFFERSO Custodian TERRY Child utrition CE TRAL START DATE END DATE 3-10-04 3-8-04 3-22-04 3-30-04 3-17-04 3-2-04 2-23-04 SALARY CLASS 3-01 FSH550 1-10 INA925 1-07 INA12 36-11 SOFR9 1-02 CUS12 1-01 CUS12 3-01 FSH550 ANNUAL SALARY 8364.00 annual 2330.95 prorated 14472.00 annual 4146.03 prorated 17418.00 annual 5114.22 prorated 14473.00 annual 3260.40 prorated 14355.00 annual 4337.04 prorated 13784.00 annual 4809.74 prorated 8364.00 annual 2879.41 prorated ~ g z .>... ~ z u, !.=.,' z >z n ,... u, ,,,~ u, Cu, i:: n 31:::C ,m, ,g... .., u, ~lB G)< ~ <"I 31:m u, u, >~ , ?' a,ct r- ~~ ~,,. gi (J ~~ oz"",r,'. (J ,!X,' 6 .~., >,, ~ m ::E Personnel Changes Page 7 April 22, 2004 NAME McNeary, Alma Mercado, Maria Scott, Frank Smith, Jimmy Watson, Stacie Young, Ilisa POSITION SCHOOL Nurses TERRY Instr. Aide BRADY Custodian DUNBAR Instr. Aide ALC Instr. Aide DODD Child utrition BALE START DATE END DATE 3-3-04 4-01-04 3-22-04 4-7-04 3-8-04 3-8-04 SALARY CLASS 1-07 NURSES 1-10 INA925 1-01 CUS925 1-10 INA925 1-02 INA925 3-01 FSH550 ANNUAL SALARY 16280.00 annual 4917.92 prorated 14472.00 annual 3129.08 prorated 5313.00 annual 1386.00 prorated 14472.00 annual 2816.27 prorated 11425.00 annual 3273.11 prorated 8364.00 annual 2422.36 prorated fl g z ? cz5 "' !.=.,' z >z C') ,>- "' ,,,~ "C': "' ll: C') ll: :i:: mg o ,- .,,"' ::Om 8::o ~ri ll:m en"' > ,"~' a, 0: ~-~~ ~If g~ ti s~ o" %~ ti ?' 6 .~,, )> D ~ ~ Personnel Changes Page 8 April 22, 2004 NAME NONE NONE POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE Non-Certified Promotion Non-Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS ANNUAL SALARY !"> g z ~ cz5 U> TO: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 3001 SOUTH PULASKI STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 April 22, 2004 Board of Directors FROM: Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent Dr. Marian Lacey, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools THROUGH: Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent SUBJECT: Summer Educational Programs Short Summary-The Board is asked to approve three categories of summer educational programs for our students. These three are summer enrichment opportunities for children (grades pre-K-12), credit recovery summer school, and the compilation and advertisement of a menu of educational opportunities for children in the Greater Little Rock area for summer 2004. Objectives-To provide greater opportunities for students to participate in educational programs during the summer that provide experiences that will: increase students' academic knowledge, skills, and confidence. build on prior student learning and give students a head start for the Fall 2004 school term, provide enrichment opportunities (for all students) or credit recovery (secondary students). Expected Outcomes-Student will have access to a variety of challenging educational programs during the summer. Our school facilities will be utilized more effectively during the summer months for the benefit of students. Population-All Little Rock School District students have the potential to participate in a summer educational program. Budget Amount/Source of Budget-The budget projections for the programs are as follows: The budget for Summer Enrichment Programs will be determined based on the number of quality proposals submitted to us at our request or in response to an RFP however, a ceiling of $150,000 is requested to fund approximately 12,000 student-days of summer enrichment. The budget for the Credit Recovery Summer School for secondary students is $293,060 for approximately 760 students. The cost of advertising a menu of summer programs in the city that might interest our . students and their families will be nominal. f> g z .>.. <5 z U> !.=,,' z >z (") ~ U> Manager-Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent for Instruction and Dr. Marian Lacey, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools Duration-The current proposal is for June, July, and August, 2004. Long Range/Continuation-Greater coordination and scale-up of summer programs and after school programs will occur in the near future. A staff position will be established or reassigned to provide direction to the identification, development, coordination and oversight of all after school and summer enrichment programs. Staff members have been participating in discussions with the City of Little Rock around the issue of afterschool initiatives. Mr. W. J. Monagle with the City has been spearheading this effort. Other Agencies Involved-Hopefully, the entire community will be involved. Certainly, many city agencies, institutions of higher education, museums, art and music centers, churches, and existing organizations for boys and girls will be involved in this effort. Expectations of Staff-A staff person will be assigned primary responsibility for this effort. Many staff members are already involved in portions of summer and after school programs however, the effort is fragmented. We plan to pull all the existing programs as well as new programs under one "umbrella." Expanding educational opportunities for students is an ongoing commitment for our staff. Needed Staff-One new staff position, working in Pupil Services, has been requested for the 2004-05 budget year. Many other existing staff positions have a stake in this effort and will be involved. Teachers will be hired to teach credit recovery summer school courses based on the student enrollment. Comments-We cannot afford for our students to lose significant ground in the summer. Involving students in educational summertime activities can help improve students' achievement during the traditional school year. Recommendations-We recommend approval of the three initiatives for summer educational programs. Detailed budgets will be developed as more information becomes available. Three initiatives are proposed for summertime and/or after school implementation: Summer Enrichment Programs Credit Recovery Summer School for Secondary Students Menu of summer educational opportunities for students and families Summer Enrichment Programs The district solicited proposals for summer enrichment opportunities for students from Philander Smith College and The Princeton Review. Also, the district issued an RFP for summer enrichment programs that is open to the public as well as to schools and teachers. r> C 0 z ~ ~z en ?< :c ~s o= z~ C'>,"' 0 ?< ~ >C'> c ,o '-m g~ ~"'~"' m z... . RFP-Following is the "teaser" for the RFP for Summer Enrichment Programs. This was emailed to all schools for posting and was advertised in the newspaper. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) RFP24-019 SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS The Little Rock School District (LRSD) is requesting proposals from qualified individuals/companies who wish to provide high quality summer instruction for students in our schools. The providers must be external educational entities however, this does not preclude schools and/or teachers from individually or collaboratively acting as informal external educational entities for this summer enrichment initiative. LRSD requires that these services be provided by individuals or groups that can demonstrate high-quality, performance based instruction founded on a research-based program of studies and successful instructional strategies supported by data. Summer Enrichment Program providers must complete an application based on this request for proposals. It is expected that proposed programs will include underserved students as a high priority and that instruction will concentrate on expanding, enriching, extending, and/or strengthening students' academic skills, knowledge, and confidence. Although the proposed programs are not limited to the areas of reading and math, reinforcement and application of reading and/or math skills should be incorporated into the programs in order to help students achieve Arkansas' standards, as demonstrated by improved performance on the Benchmark and end of course exams. Copies of the RFP and Application are available from Darral Paradis, at Darral.Paradis@lrsd.org or phone number (501) 447-2262. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the LRSD Procurement Office, 1800 East Sixth Street, Little Rock, AR 72202. The District reserves the right to reject any or all responses and waive any irregularities or formalities in proposals received. The District reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent acceptable Offerers. Awards will be based on those considerations that are in the best interest of the District and will be made to the responsive, responsible offerer whose proposal is judged to be the most effective and economical for the purpose intended, according to the requirements stated in the Request for Proposal. BY: Darral Paradis CPPB, C.P.M. I Director of Procurement The amount of funding for Summer Enrichment Programs will be contingent on the number of quality proposals however, an amount of $150,000 is requested as a ceiling. This amount could ~ C 0 z ~ cz5 u, ~ .., z >z n e u, fund up to 12,000 student days of summer enrichment experiences. A tuition charge will be considered to defray part of the cost. Credit Recovery Summer School for Secondary Students In compliance with Arkansas Statute 6-16-702, districts offering summer school for the purpose of remediating student failures must provide the program free of charge to enrolled students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The majority of our students would be eligible for full tuition. For the 2003-04 school year, the LRSD had 5,243 students on the free lunch program and 753 on the reduced-price lunch program. Our legal advisers have examined the law and consulted with ADE, seeking clarity and any possible consideration for leniency. They found no relief for the district. A committee of administrators was formed to discuss the options for the district- to discontinue summer school or to have summer school. Issues in Favor of Continuing Summer School Parents expect the district to provide some option for grade recovery. Historically, we have provided summer school for students who have failed courses, allowing them the opportunity to retake failed courses in order to advance to the next grade and/or to graduate. The majority of students enrolled in summer school receive free or reduced-price lunch and would be denied another opportunity to recover skills. Without summer school, there would be an increased number of students retained in the regular classrooms, adding to an already-crowded situation. Concern Cost to district for tuition-free summer school for identified students, estimated at $288,060 for staff salaries and $5,000 for transportation for middle school students (stops throughout the city). Detailed costs will be available later. Recommendation Because of the compelling need to continue to remove barriers for our low-performing students, we recommend that the district explore and allocate funds for summer school. f> 0 0 z ~ cz5 U> ~ .., z >z 0 >,.... U> Menu of Summer Progams in the City for Students and Families The following is a survey that is being used to compile a menu of surrimer educational programs around the city for summer 2004. The menu will be made widely available to parents and students SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SURVEY The Little Rock School District (LRSD) recognizes the great value of children of school age having educational summertime activities. The district would like to assist parents and their children in finding appropriate enrichment activities during the summer. - If your organization is having a program for children this summer, please complete the survey. If you know of individuals or people who we might contact to get information about possible summer programs, please let us know who they are. LRSD will compile a list of summer programs and make that information available to parents and children. Thank you very much. Organization Summer Activity Times/Dates Age Children Served Contact/Phone I know ofperson(s)/organization who may be offering a summer program for school-age children. The name of someone to contact about this is: Name Phone Number e-mai I address My name and phone number are: My Name My Phone Number e-mail address RETURN THIS INFORMATION TO: Dr. Mona Briggs Little Rock School District Garland Building 3615 West 25th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: 447-2070 mona.bnggs@lrsd.org Many parents/guardians are interested in summer activities for their children. The compiled_ list will be available on the LRSD Website and also in a printed format available to hand or mail to interested parents. ~ 0 0 z ~ cz5 (I> !.=.,' z >z n ~ (I> Memorandum Date: April 22, 2004 To: Little Rock School District Board of Education Through: _ ~~- Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools ~~:>~~~!~~}t Stewart, Chief Financial Officer ~73/Williarns, Director of Human Resources Prepared By:~arral Paradis, Director of Procurement & Materials Management Subject District Regulation GBEA-R. Reference AR statute 6-24-101:119 (Act 1599 of 2001). Board Policy GBEA and the corresponding Administrative Directive dated May 1, 2004 are attached for your reference. Summary: The statute above precludes a school District employee from contracting with the public educational entity employing him or her if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directly interested in the contract. The Administration believes it necessary to have a Regulation in place to summarize the statute and to guide the Board and Administration in possible exceptions. Manager(s): Beverly Williams, Director, Human Resources Darral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management Recommendation We request the Board of Education review and approve Regulation GBEA-R as attached. f> g z ?. cz5 (J) !.=.,' z >z (") ~ (J) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NEPN CODE: GBEA - R CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Employees selling to the District The LRSD contracts for goods and services in confonnance with statutory ethics laws and, in addition, in a manner that will avoid any conflict of interest or the appearance thereof. Accordingly, the Board will approve employees as District vendors under the statutory exception provisions only when it is clearly in the best interest of the District. General Prohibitions and Guidelines for Statutory Exceptions: In general, except as provided below, it is a breach of statutory ethical standards for an employee to contract with the District if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directly interested in the contract. The Board by exception may under unusual and limited circumstances approve an employee's business as a District vendor if the Board determines that the potential vendor relationship is in the best interest of the District. In such cases, the Board will document the approval by written resolution after fully disclosing the reasons justifying the potential vendor relationship in an open meeting in confonnance with AR law. Following are the guidelines for these exceptions: I. No exceptions will be allowed for District Administrators (defined as Director-level and above) who are directly or indirectly interested in a contract since these individuals are in District-wide decision making positions. In addition, any employee on a District Administrative salary schedule is prohibited from conducting business with family members. 2. District Administrator's family members who have a financial interest in a business as defined by AR law may contract with the District only after appearing before the Board of Directors explaining why their particular vendor circumstance should be considered unusual and limited. In the event the Board by resolution approves the business as a District vendor, the District may contract with the family member's company for transactions of any amount for a fiscal year provided the services/commodities are procured on a competitive basis and where the family member company's offer is the lowest received. However, the ADE must first have approved the District resolution before any contract will be valid or enforceable. 3. Under no circumstances will it be authorized for the District to do business with an employee when the employee regardless of their salary schedule placement or position has the ability to set the specifications for purchase and choose and/or recommend the vendor. 4. Non-Administrative employees (defined as any employee below Director-level) who are directly interested in a contract may conduct business with the District only after appearing before the Board of Directors explaining why their particular vendor circumstance should be considered unusual and limited. In the event the Board by resolution approves the employee as a District vendor, the District may contract with the employee's company: Adopted: a. for transactions totaling up to $5,000 for a fiscal year provided the services/commodities are procured on a competitive basis and where the employee company's offer is the lowest received or b. for transactions expected to exceed $5,000 for a fiscal year provided the services/commodities are procured on a competitive basis and where the employee company's offer is the lowest received. However, the ADE must first have approved the District resolution before any contract will be valid or enforceable or c. where competitive quoting/bidding is not practical regardless of dollar amount due to the nature of the service or commodity (sole source) provided the ADE has first approved the District resolution in those cases expected to exceed $5,000. Legal Reference: A.CA 6-24-101:119 Attachments: Conflict of Interest General Disclosure Statements for Board Members, Administrators, and Non-Administrators f> g z ? cz5 (/) .!,=.,' z >z (") ~ (/) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NEPN CODE: GBEA STAFF ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employees of the Board will not engage in any activity that conflicts, or raises a reasonable question of conflict, with their duties in the District. Staff Gifts and Solicitations No employee of the Little Rock School District will accept any gratuity or favor from any supplier, contractor, or person performing personal services for the Little Rock School District. Further, the same policy will apply to any person, partnership, company or any other entity which may be expected to perform such services, or offer bids or prices for any supplies, construction, or maintenance work to be performed for the District. Advertising of Products or Services by District Employees No employee of the Little Rock School District will use District facilities, school time, or the school or District name for any form of private advertising for products or services. ~Jepotism In order that there is no conflict of interest in the supervision and evaluation of employees, at no time may any administrator directly be responsible for the supervision and/or evaluation of any employee directly related to him or her. Adopted: November 18, 1999 Cross Reference: Board of Education Policy BCB f> 8 z ? c5 z en LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE: Effective: May 1, 2004 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE (AR Code 6-24-101:119) All District employees will be required to complete and have a current "Conflict of Interest" disclosure form (see attached: form for Administrators - any employee on an administrative salary schedule and Non-Administrators - any employee not on an administrative salary schedule) on file with the District's Human Resources Department. Forms are available from the Human Resources Department. New employees to the District will be required to complete the appropriate form and forward to Human Resources before beginning work with the District. The Human Resources Department will be responsible for coordinating its completion for all new employees. Existing employees who have not previously completed the form or who have had a change in disclosure status will be required to request a form and complete/return it to the Human Resources Department. The Procurement Department will maintain and publish an annual list of employees and their affiliated companies with whom the District may not conduct business resulting from an analysis/review of the submitted disclosure forms and in keeping with Arkansas Law. Disclosure (form attached) required by law from Board Members will be coordinated by the Superintendent's Office. f> g z ? i5 z U> CONFLICT OF INTEREST GENERAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (FOR BOARD MEMBERS) All LRSD Board Members have an affirmative obligation under AR statute 6-24-101: 119 to disclose relationships they may have with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. Disclosure must be made by completing the form below. The form must be completed and submitted to the Superintendent's Office. Ignoring this requirement or knowingly failing to comply with the provisions of this statute could result in the filing of criminal felony charges. GENERAL DISCLOSURE Board Member Name: ___________________________ _ Personal Mailing Address: City: ______________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ Phone: Please check either YES or NO below: I am declaring a Vendor Conflict of Interest Relationship _ YES or NO If you checked YES above, please complete the following: Company Name: Mailing Address: City: ______________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ Work Telephone: Complete below and check all that apply: __ I OR a family member own more than five (5) percent of the company above. __ I OR a family member hold a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management with the company above or __ I OR a family member am an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where my compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the LRSD. Board Member Printed Name Board Member Signature Date Submitted .!=.,' z >z 0 ,>- "' Dear Board Member: CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION LETTER Board Member Except as noted below (See Exceptions) a school District is prohibited from entering into a contract with a Board Member who has a direct OR indirect interest in the contract. Arkansas Law 6-24-101: I I 9 requires full open disclosure before a Board Member may sell, lease, provide services or enter into a .Q!l!@! with the District where he/she is a Board Member if the Board Member has knowledge that he or she is directlv OR indirectlv interested in the contract. "Contract" means any transaction or agreement for the purchase, lease, transfer, or use of real property or personal property and personal or professional services, including but not limited to, motor vehicles, equipment, commodities, materials, services, computers or other electronics, construction, capital improvements, deposits and investments. "Directly Interested" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally or to a business or other entity in which the individual has a financial interest. "Indirectly Interested" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally, for a family member, or for a business or other entity in which the individual or a familv member has a financial interest. "Family Member" means an individual's spouse children of the individual or spouse a child's spouse parents of the individual or spouse brothers and sisters of the individual anyone living or residing in the same residence with the individual or spouse or anyone acting or serving as an agent of the individual "Financial Interest" in a business or other entity means: (i) Ownership of more than a five percent (5%) interest (ii) Holding a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management or (iii) Being an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where the individual's compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the public educational entity. Financial interest does not include the ownership of stock or other equity holdings in any publicly held company. THEREFORE, all LRSD Board Members have an affirmative obligation under this statute to disclose relationships with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. The form on the back allows for this disclosure. All Board Members are to complete this form and forward to the Superintendent's Office. Failure to fully disclose could result in criminal felony charges being brought against the Board Member. The entire AR Code including this law may be viewed at www.arkle!!.state.ar.us under research resources. EXCEPTJONS: I. A Board Member or his/her family member, after proper disclosure, may be allowed to conduct business with the District employing him/her if the transaction is approved at an open board meeting. Any Board Member direct]) or indirectly interested in the proposed contract shall leave the meeting until the voting on the issue is concluded. and the absent member shall not be counted as having voted. In some cases apprornl by the Director of the AR Depanment of Education may also be required . ., This statute does not appl) to most ordinar) employment contracts. including contracts of extra duties such as bus dri,er. club sponsorships. and officiating ball games. , 'either does it apply to reimbursements paid for proper work-related expenses. 0~ BACK CONFLICT OF INTEREST GENERAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (FOR ADMINISTRATORS) All LRSD employees have an affirmative obligation under AR statute 6-24-101: 119 to disclose relationships they may have with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. Disclosure must be made by completing the form below. The form must be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department. Ignoring this requirement or knowingly failing to comply with the provisions of this statute could result in the filing of criminal felony charges. GENERAL DISCLOSURE Employee Name: Personal Mailing Address: City: _____________ State: Zip: ___ _ LRSD Location: _____________ LRSD Phone: ____ _ Please check either YES or NO below: I am declaring a Vendor Conflict of Interest Relationship _ YES or NO If you checked YES above, please complete the following: Company Name: Mailing Address: City: _____________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ Work Telephone: Complete below and check all that apply: __ I OR a family member own more than five (5) percent of the company above. __ I OR a family member hold a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management with the company above or __ I OR a family member am an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where my compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the LRSD. Employee Printed Tame Employee Signature Date Submitted r> g z ~ iz5 en ~..,, z )> z C') >,- en Dear Employee: EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION LETTER Administrator (Any Employee on an Administrative Salary Schedule) Except as noted below (See Exceptions) a school District is prohibited from entering into a contract with administrator employees who have a direct OR indirect interest in the contract. Arkansas Law 6-24-101: 119 requires full open disclosure before a school District administrator employee may sell, lease, provide services or enter into a~ with the school District where he/she is employed if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directlv OR indirectlv interested in the contract. "Contract" means any transaction or agreement for the purchase, lease, transfer, or use of real property or personal property and personal or professional services, including but not limited to, motor vehicles, equipment, commodities, materials, services, computers or other electronics, construction, capital improvements, deposits and investments. "Directly Interested" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally or to a business or other entity in which the individual has a financial interest. "Indirectly Interested" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally, for a family member, or for a business or other entity in which the individual or a farnilv member has a financial interest. "Family Member" means an individual's spouse children of the individual or spouse a child's spouse parents of the individual or spouse brothers and sisters of the individual anyone living or residing in the same residence with the individual or spouse or anyone acting or serving as an agent of the individual "Financial Interest" in a business or other entity means: (i) Ownership of more than a five percent (5%) interest (ii) Holding a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management or (iii) Being an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where the individual's compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the public educational entity. Financial interest does not include the ownership of stock or other equity holdings in any publicly held company. THEREFORE, all LRSD administrator employees have an affirmative obligation under this statute to disclose relationships with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. The form on the back allows for this disclosure. All administrator employees are to complete this form and forward to the Human Resources Department. Failure to fully disclose could result in criminal felony charges being brought against the employee. The entire AR Code including this law may be viewed at www.arkleg.state.ar.us under research resources EXCEPTIO 'S: I. A District employee or his/her famil~ member. after proper disclosure. ma) be allowed to conduct business with the District employing him/her if the transaction is approved at an open board meeting. In some cases approval b~ the Director of the AR Department of Education may also be required. 2. This statute does not appl) to most ordinal') employment conrracts. including contracts of extra duties such as bus driver, club sponsorships. and officiating ball games. either does it apply to re1mburst111ents paid for proper \\Ork-related expenses. OJ\ BACK ~ 8 z .>.. i5 z "' .~., z >z (") ,>- "' CONFLICT OF INTEREST GENERAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (FOR NON-ADMINISTRATOR EMPLOYEES) All LRSD employees have an affirmative obligation under AR statute 6-24-101: 119 to disclose relationships they may have with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are perfom1ed. Disclosure must be made by completing the form below. The form must be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Department. Ignoring this requirement or knowingly failing to comply with the provisions of this statute could result in the filing of criminal felony charges. GENERAL DISCLOSURE Employee Name: Personal Mailing Address: City: ______________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ LRSD Location: -------------- LRSD Phone: ------ Please check either YES or NO below: I am declaring a Vendor Conflict of Interest Relationship_ YES or NO If you checked YES above, please complete the following: Company ame: Mailing Address: City: ______________ State: __ _ Zip: ___ _ Work Telephone: Complete below and check all that apply: __ I own more than five (5) percent of the company above. __ I hold a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management with the company above or __ I am an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where my compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the LRSD. Employee Printed Name Employee Signature Date Submitted r> 8 z ~ cz5 Cl> Dear Employee: EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION LETTER Non-Administr-.i-tor (All employees NOT on an Administrative Pay Schdule) Except as noted below (See Exceptions) a school District is prohibited from entering into a contract with non-administrator employees who have a direct interest in the contract. Arkansas Law 6-24-101 : 119 requires full open disclosure before a school District nonadministrator employee may sell, lease, provide services or enter into a contract with the school District where he/she is employed if the employee has knowledge that he or she is directly interested in the contract. "Contract" means any transaction or agreement for the purchase, lease, transfer, or use of real property or personal property and personal or professional services, including but not limited to, motor vehicles, equipment, commodities, materials, services, computers or other electronics, construction , capital improvements, deposits and investments. "Directly Interested" means receiving compensation or other benefits personally or to a business or other entity in which the individual has a financial interest. "Financial Interest" in a business or other entity means: (i) Ownership of more than a five percent (5%) interest (ii) Holding a position as an officer, director, trustee, partner, or other top level management or (iii) Being an employee, agent, independent contractor, or other arrangement where the individual's compensation is based in whole or in part on transactions with the public educational entity. Financial interest does not include the ownership of stock or other equity holdings in any publicly held company. THEREFORE, all LRSD non-administrator employees have an affirmative obligation under this statute to disclose relationships with vendors before the District enters into a potential contract or before services are performed. The form on the back allows for this disclosure. All nonadministrator employees are to complete this form and forward to the Human Resources Department. Failure to fully disclose could result in criminal felony charges being brought against the employee. The entire AR Code including this law may be viewed at www.arkleg.state.ar.us under research resources. EXCEPTIONS: 1. A District employee, after proper disclosure, may be allowed to conduct business with the District employing him/her if the transaction is approved at an open board meeting . In some cases approval by the Director of the AR Department of Education may also be requ ired . 2. Thi s statute does not apply to most ordinary employment contracts, including contracts of extra duties such as bus driver, club sponsorships , and officiating ball games. Neither does it apply to reimbursements paid for proper work-related expenses. ON BACK '54n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge" April 22, TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: Short Summary: Objectives: Expected Outcome: Population/Location: ittle Rock School District Board of Directors ~torofFacilityServices ~ ~ . Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial 0~ Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Request for Dedication of Right of Way: Parkview High School Request to dedicate to the City of Little Rock rightof- way on 26th Street near Parkview High School To fulfill the requirement of a Conditional Use Permit To go forward with construction at Parkview High School Budget Amount/Source of Budget: Parkview High School, Barrow Road and 26th St. area NIA Manager: Duration: Long Range/Continuation: Other Agencies Involved : Expectations of District: Needed Staff: Comments: F-.ecommendations: Director of Facility Services Permanent NIA City of Little Rock Fulfillment of the requirements of a conditional use permit. NIA See Below Approval by Board The Conditional Use Permit that allows the Little Rock School District to go forward with the planned construction at Parkview High School, requires that the District deed to the City of Little Rock the right of way on 26th Street, which borders the east side of our campus. This right-of-way dedication will not detract from the operation of the school and will eventually improve the streets in the neighborhood. It is recommended that the Administration be allowed to proceed with this right-of-wa) dedication. DE:cg 810 \\ '. i\Iarkham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.lrsd.org 501-44""-1000 fax: 501-447-1001 r> C 0 z ? c5 z Cl) !.=.,' z >z C"> ~ Cl) DEDICATION DEED KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That (Company or Partnership Name), an Arkansas (Type of Corporation or Partnership!, GRANTOR, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable considerations to it in hand paid by the CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, GRANTEE, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby dedicate, grant and convey, without warranty whatsoever, unto the said GRANTEE, for the purposes of the installing, operating and maintaining public roadways, public utilities, storm drainage and for other public purposes, all its right, title , interest and estate in and to the following-described land shown on the "Right-of-Way Dedication Exhibit" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto the said GRANTEE, and unto its successors and assigns forever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTOR has caused this Deed to be executed on this __ day of ________ , 2004. ST A TE OF ARKANSAS ) ) ss. COUNTY OF PULASKI ) By: (Authorized Signature) (Printed Name & Title) (Name of Corporation or Partnership) Acknowledgment On this day personally appeared before the undersigned, a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly qualified, commissioned and acting, the within named (Authorized Signature), to me personally well known , who stated that he was the (Title) of (Name of Company or Partnership). an Arkansas (Type of Corporation or Partnership), and stated and acknowledged that he was duly authorized in that capacity to execute the foregoing instrument for and in the name and behalf of said (Name of Company) and further sated and acknowledged that he had so signed executed and delivered said foregoing instrument for the consideration and purposes therein mentioned and set forth . IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this __ day of ______ , 2004. Notary Public My Commission Expires: (SE AL) H:\Public\RMB\Fonns\ROWdeed.doc f> 0 0 z ~ <z5 u, RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION EXHIBIT 3/16/04 BARROW ROAD 19 w---- 11 "{__ N 53'26'55" W I 5 : 52.31 ' I 20 : I I Right-of-Way Dedication Description Port of the SW SI'/, Section 11, T-1-N, R-13-W, City Of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point that is 50 foot west and 25 foot north of the NE corner of Lot 1, Sondon Addition as filed for record in plot book 4, page 295 thence N 88"26'31" W along the existing right-of-way line of 26th Street, a distance of 593.22 feet thence N 53'26'55" W along said existing right-of-way line, a distance of 52.31 feet thence S 88'23'31" E, a distance of 636.13 feet thence S 01'40'03" W, a distance of 30.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 0.423 Acres (18,440 sq. ft.) more or less. 200 - --+' ,JJ \!> I w I W1 I: III ~~i=, ,,,,l I I I z J_ _JI ,I ~ --- -- i ~ LONGCOY STREET ~ 1 z ----T-- ~I ~ Cl) 19 I I 20 - -~+-'.: ", ,_., U) N lo co z I I ___ l_ __ ! I I I I I /w r" _ l"1 I~ ' <O I I Vl TATUM STRE~. I I --------=t-25 -~S 014003 W I 30.00' I II P.0.8. 100 0 100 GRAPHIC SCALE 1 ,, 1 oo 200 .!'.::,>, z,.. z C"> ~ "' ....... LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: TO: April 22, 2004 Board of Education FROM: ~al Paradis, Director of Procurement and Materials Mgmt. THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donations of Property Attached are requests to donate property to the Little Rock School District as follows: School/Department Central High School Central High School Cloverdale Magnet Middle School Cloverdale Magnet Middle School $848.00 check for bus expenses for 9th grade students to attend the production of Romeo and Juliet The novel, "Bleachers" by John Grisham, to each member of the Tiger Football Team. The total value of donation is $1,603.49. Burger coupons, valued approximately $500.00, to be used as student incentives Donor Leslie Golden and Susan Nichols of Arkansas Repertory Theatre Kevin Crass of Friday, Eldredge and Clark Law Firm McDonald's RC Enterprise, Inc. A framed oil painting Mr. Carey Hilburn of Cloverdale Magnet Middle School, valued at approximately $350.00, to be hung in front office of school Board of Education April 22, 2004 Page 2 School/Department Mabelvale Magnet Middle School Little Rock School District Little Rock School District Seven (7) "teaching computer tables" and a portable AV computer station for the technology center of new library. The total value of donation is $1,400.00. Assorted office furniture and a Canon typewriter, valued at approximately $100.00, to be used where needed Two (2) Mark 100 AT Metal/Weapon Detection Systems with an extra control module, valued at approximately $7,500.00 Donor Fidelity Information Services, Inc. through Ms. Becky Bowling Mr. Mark Ross of Ross & Ross, PA Little Rock National Airport It is recommended that these donation requests be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board. ittCe 'Rock Centra{ J-{ifJfi Scfioo{ 1500 Soutli 'Park Street Litt{e 'Rock, .Jlrkansas 72202 'Pfione 501-447-1400 :fax 501-447-1401 DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2003 TO: DARRAL PARADIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT FROM: NANCY ROUSSEAU, PRINCIPAL~ SUBJECT: DONATION Leslie Golden and Susan Nichols of the Arkansas Repertory Theatre at 601 Main Street, P. 0. Box 110, Little Rock, AR 72203 very generously donated a check in the amount of $848.00 to Little Rock Central High School. The donation covered bus expenses for our 9th grade students to attend the production of Romeo & Juliet. It is my recommendation that this donation be accepted m accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Littfe 'Roci Centra{ JffeFi Scfioo{ 1500 Soutli Park Street Litt{e 'Rock, .Jlrkansas 72202 'Pfione 501-447-1400 :fax 501-447-1401 DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2003 TO: DARRAL PARADIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT FROM: NANCY ROUSSEAU, PRINCIPAL ~ ~~ SUBJECT: DONATION Kevin Crass of Friday, Eldredge, & Clark, 400 West Capitol Avenue Suite 2000, Little Rock, AR 72201, very generously donated the novel, "Bleachers" by John Grisham to each member of the Tiger Football Team. The total gift amount was $1,603.49. It is my recommendation that this donation be accepted m accordance \.vitl1 tl1e policies of the Little Rock School District . .. - . 0 \,. ._ t I ..... CLOVERDALE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL To: Mr. Darral Paradis Director of Procurement From: Angela Munns, Principal Date: March 22, 2004 RE: Donation Please accept the following donations to Cloverdale Magnet Middle School to be used as student incentives. Business McDonalds RCN Enterprise, Inc. 17200 Chenal Parkway, Ste 300 Little Rock, AR 72223 Donation/Approximate Value $500.00 (burger coupons) Also, please accept the donation of 1 Framed Oil Painting of Cloverdale Magnet Middle School, painted and donation by Mr. Carey Hilburn. The painting will be hung in the front office of the school. Mr. Carey Hilburn 1103 West Main Street Atkins, AR 72823 Donation/Approximate Value $350.00 Framed Oil Painting To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement From~nn Blaylock, Principal Date: February 24, 2004 Re: Donation Please accept the donation of seven "teaching computer tables" and a portable AV computer station valued at a total of $1,400.00 from Fidelity Information Services, Inc. These tables were donated to our Media Center and our computer lab through Ms. Becky Bowling. It is recommended that this donation request be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. PROCUREMENT & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 1800 East 6th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 447-2260 Fax: (501) 447-2261 DATE: April 1, 2004 TO: Board of Education FROM: ~arral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donation Mr. Mark Ross, Ross & Ross, PA, P. 0. Box 538, LR, AR 72203 donated assorted office furniture and equipment to the Little Rock School District to be used where needed. Items donated include a computer table, round table, typewriter stand and a Canon S-68S typewriter. The donor estimates the total value of the donated items at approximately $100.00. It is recommended that this donation request be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District. Thank you . PROCUREMENT & MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 1800 East 6th Street Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 447-2260 Fax: (501) 447-2261 DATE: April 1, 2004 TO: Board of Education FROM: ~al Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donation The Little Rock National Airport donated two (2) Mark 100 AT Metal/Weapon Detection Systems with control modules, valued at approximately $3,000.00 each, and one (1) extra control module, valued at approximately $1,500.00, to the Little Rock School District. The total estimated value of this donation is $7,500.00. . Donor's mailing address is: Little Rock National Airport, Attn: Mr. Joseph Sargent, Electronics Manager, Adams Field, One Airport Drive, LR, AR 72202-4489. It is recommended that this donation request be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District. Thank you . Little Rock School District Financial Services 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 447-1086 Fax: (501) 447-1158 DATE: April 22, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors THROUGH: Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent PREPARED BY: 4'1ark D. Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services Subject Summary Objectives Expected Outcomes Financial Reports District funds are reported for the period ending March 31 , 2004. To report the District's financial status monthly to the Board of Directors. The Board members will be informed of the District's current financial condition. - ---------- Population/Location N/ A Budget Amount/Source N/ A Manager Mark Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services Duration NIA Long Range/Continuation Financial reports will be submitted monthly to the Board. Other Agencies Involved None ---------- -------- Expectations of District N/ A Needed Staff N/ A Comments None Recommendation Approval of the March 2004 financial reports. We recommend that the Board approve the financial reports as submitted. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 AND 2004 APPROVED RECEIPTS % APPROVED RECEIPTS % 2002/03 03/31/03 COLLECTED 2003/04 03/31/04 COLLECTED REVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES CURRENT TAXES 58,550,000 57,147,781 97.61% 57,547,800 55,681,497 96.76% DELINQUENT TAXES 8,000,000 8,936,338 111.70% 10,100,000 10,644,676 105.39% 40% PULLBACK 29,400,000 29,600,000 EXCESS TREASURER'S FEE 187,000 205,072 109.66% 210,000 199,031 94.78% DEPOSITORY INTEREST 385,000 174,515 45.33% 180,000 135,184 75.10% REVENUE IN LIEU OF TAXES 135,000 337,232 249.80% 150,000 206,062 137.37% MISCELLANEOUS AND RENTS 340,000 287,973 84.70% 380,000 254,808 67.05% INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 275,000 150,103 54.58% 200,000 155,316 77.66% ATHLETIC RECEIPTS 160,000 183,777 114.86% 240,000 189,155 78.81% TOTAL 97,432,000 67,422,790 69.20% 98,607,800 67,465,729 68.42% REVENUE - COUNTY SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL 24,000 17,215 71 .73% 21,000 11,594 55.21% TOTAL 24,000 17,215 71.73% 21,000 11,594 55.21% REVENUE - STATE SOURCES EQUALIZATION FUNDING 54,867,630 40,257,1 19 73.37% 53,226,139 39,125,356 73.51% REIMBURSEMENT STRS/HEAL TH 7,590,000 5,241,465 69.06% 8,300,000 4,723,348 56.91% VOCATIONAL 1,340,000 903,646 67.44% 1,400,000 993,438 70.96% HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 1,700,000 757,851 44.58% 1,675,000 969,461 57.88% EARLY CHILDHOOD 273,358 205,407 75.14% 273,358 202,301 74.01% TRANSPORTATION 3,685,226 2,453,084 66.57% 3,875,562 2,487,683 64.19% INCENTIVE FUNDS - M TO M 3,265,000 2,212,482 67.76% 3,900,000 2,312,167 59.29% ADULT EDUCATION 1,006,014 583,296 57.98% 920,337 548,023 59.55% POVERTY INDEX FUNDS 658,607 658,607 100.00% 560,545 534,979 95.44% EARLY LITERACY LEARNING 120,000 TAP PROGRAM 285,271 285,271 100.00% 285,245 285,245 100.00% AT RISK FUNDING 650,000 84,923 13.07% 360,000 236,541 65.71% TOTAL 75,441,106 53,643,152 71.11% 74,776,187 52,418,542 70.10% REVENUE - OTHER SOURCES TRANSFER FROM CAP PROJ FUND 620,000 770,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 1,126,233 200,754 17.83% 1,350,000 180,868 13.40% TRANSFER FROM MAGNET FUND 1,664,438 554,813 33.33% 1,632,430 544,143 33.33% TOTAL 3,410,671 755,567 22.15% 3,752,430 725,012 19.32% TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING 176,307,777 121,838,724 69.11% 177,157,418 120,620,877 68.09% REVENUE - OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 25,152,981 11,634,200 46.25% 24,075,790 15,366,005 63.82% DEDICATED M& 0 3,980,000 2,082,476 52.32% 4,000,000 2,449,984 61.25% MAGNET SCHOOLS 25,065,942 11,601,757 46.28% 24,689,351 11,600,006 46.98% TOTAL 54,198,923 25,318,433 46.71% 52,765,141 29,415,996 55.75% TOTAL REVENUE 230,506,700 147,157,156 63.84% 229,922,559 150,036,873 65.26% LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 AND 2004 APPROVED EXPENDED % APPROVED EXPENDED % 2002/03 03/31/03 EXPENDED 2003/04 03/31/04 EXPENDED EXPENSES SALARIES 100,865,586 64,090,483 63.54% 100,684,982 63,436,899 63.01% BENEFITS 24,838,361 16,098,491 64.81% 26,483,772 16,510,443 62.34% PURCHASED SERVICES 19,795,774 13,340,573 67.39% 19,719,297 13,466,132 68.29% MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 8,347,098 5,434,989 65.11% 8,185,459 6,610,040 80.75% CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,616,991 927,565 57.36% 1,575,580 805,976 51.15% OTHER OBJECTS 8,508,680 2,932,072 34.46% 8,384,567 2,991 ,574 35.68% DEBT SERVICE 12,217,048 12,213,572 99.97% 12,098,342 12,191 ,763 100.77% TOTAL EXPENSES OPERATING 176, 189,538 115,037,745 65.29% 177,131,999 116,012,827 65.50% EXPENSES-OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 26,148,726 11,442,759 43.76% 26,056,193 12,143,681 46.61% DEDICATED M& 0 3,980,000 2,113,349 53.10% 4,000,000 2,771 ,767 69.29% MAGNET SCHOOLS 25,065,942 14,296,955 57.04% 24,689,351 14,261,356 57.76% TOTAL 55,194,668 27,853,063 50.46% 54,745,544 29,176,804 53.30% TOTAL EXPENSES 231,384,206 142,890,808 61 .75% 231,877,543 145,189,631 62.61% INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (877,506) 4,266,347 (1 ,954,984) 4,847,240 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET & OED M& 0 1,645,440 1,645,440 3,558,580 3,558,580 OPERATING 8,557,652 8,557,652 9,026,855 9,026,855 ENDING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET & OED M& 0 649,695 (889,191) 1,578,177 3,797,771 OPERATING 8,675,891 15,358,630 9,052,274 13,634,905 TOTAL 9,325,586 14,469,439 10,630,451 17,432,676 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 PROJECT BEG BALANCE INCOME TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES END BALANCE 07-01-03 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 03-31-04 $6,200,000 BOND ISSUE FAIR 33,282.90 33,282.90 MCCLELLAN 77,219.02 77,219.02 CONTINGENCY 0.00 0.00 SUBTOTAL 110,501.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 110,501.92 $136,268,560 BOND ISSUES ADMINISTRATION 32,802.37 87,000.00 76,602.53 43,199.84 NEW WORK PROJECTS 18,614,545.40 1,551,750.15 12,158,026.39 5,255,441 .36 2,752,827.80 SECURITY PROJECTS 42,273.97 2,732.72 25,000.00 14,541.25 LIGHTING PROJECTS 29,869.56 8,679.00 21 ,190.56 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 2,768,579.81 5,000,218.33 2,466,563.49 135,978.32 5, 166,256.33 RENOVATION PROJECTS 31,306,506.59 158,459.00 14,368,511.04 7,659,055.84 9,437,398.71 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 2,335,019.24 934,239.80 224,051.20 1,176,728.24 SUBTOTAL 55,129,596.94 0.00 6,797,427.48 30,015,354.97 13,299,526.72 18,612,142.73 REVENUES PROCEEDS-PROPERTY SALE 444,618.31 1,000.00 445,618.31 DUNBAR PROJECT 5,266.71 5,266.71 PROCEEDS-BOND SALES 22,074,599.23 (3,335,868.48) 18,738,730.75 PROCEEDS-QZAB SALE 1,293,820.97 1,293,820.97 INTEREST 7,288,776.89 997,581 .12 (3,461,559.00) 4,824,799.01 SUBTOTAL 31,107,082.11 998,581 .12 (6,797,427.48) 0.00 0.00 25,308,235.75 GRAND TOTAL a~z Jg l!Z ~~a ~Ul l~ 12.lW Jg gJ:i J:i~ l!Z Ja m:i:.iH:.i ~ gag ag ~g PROJECT CATEGORIES ADMINISTRATION NEW WORK PROJECTS SECURITY PROJECTS LIGHTING PROJECTS MAINTENANCE & REPAIR RENOVATION PROJECTS TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES UNALLOCATED PROCEEDS TOTAL PROJECT ALLOCATIONS THRU 03-31-04 673,846.55 36,870,810.95 265,814.17 4,883,405.13 16,233,828.84 51,647,866.04 I 11,735,611.78 20,032,551.72 142,343,735.18 I I LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE PROJECT HISTORY THRU THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE ENCUMBERED I THRU 03-31-04 1 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 THRU 03-31-04 1 SUBTOTAL (485,325.77) 1 I l I I 889,772.32 149,597.63 I 76,602.53 I o.oo I 630,646.71 443,467.00 4,589,606.29 11 ,671,442.11 12,158,026.39 5,255,441 .36 I 34,117,983.15 I 113,930.47 109,609.73 I 2,732.72 25,000.00 251,272.92 2,641,482.13 1,832,392.06 379,661.38 I 8,679.00 0.00 I 4,862,214.57 791,385.63 4,218,294.40 I 3.455,350.67 I 2,466,563.49 1 135,978.32 11,067,572.51 397,615.34 I 4,119,045.21 I 15,666,239.90 14,368,511 .04 7,659,055.84 42,210,467.33 575,016.53 4,325,201.40 I 4.500.374.61 I 934,239.00 I 224,051.20 j 10,558,883.54 I 5,852,669.42 18,708,823.32 35,822,666.30 30,015,354.97 I 13,299,526.72 I 103,699,040.73 I I I ENDING ALLOCATION 03-31-04 43,199.84 2,752,827.80 14,541 .25 21,190.56 5,166,256.33 9,437,398.71 1,176,728.24 20,032,551.72 38,644,694.45 Operating Operating Operating Food Service Activity Fund Fund Total Total Bond Account Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund ~apital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Capital Projects Fund Total Deseg Plan Scholarship Total Rockefeller Scholarship Total Risk Management Loss Fund Purchase Date 03-31-04 ofo1-04 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY FUND F_9R THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2004 Maturity Date TFN 04-01-04 Institution Interest Rate =-Type - __ Principal - - --- Bank of America 0.890% Repo - - Twin City ~an~ 1 -~~0% _ _ -CD 10,000,000.00 4,600,000.00 03-15-04 04-15-04 Twin City Ba~ 1.350% CD - - 7,500,000.00 22,100,000.00 03-16-04 TFN Bank of America 6.790% _ :._ RepO- 1,000:00o_ _oo . 03-16-04 03/08/04 01-16-04 01-16-04 01-30-04 11-18-03 05-15-03 - 01-16-04 05-15-03 12-01-03 03-15-04 - 03/29/04 12-05-03 01-15-04 03-16-04 _ J_,000,000.00 TFN Bank of America o.Tiio ~ - 1,200,000.00 09-06-04 - Regions - --~ 1.050% CD - - 400,000.00 07-14-04 Metropolitan 1.930% CD 1,000,934~1 07-16-04 Bank of the Ozarks 1.400% CD - 5,231,3~~}f 01-31-05 _ Bancorp South ----1.850/o __ .=--co _ __b!QQ_,2j4.72 - 04-15-04 BankoftheOzarks - 1.300% CD - 6,000,000.00 08-16::04 USBANK 1.420% --CD - 11,000,000.00 06-10-04 sank of Ameri~~ o.910% -~Treasury Bills 5,365,126.36 05-14-04 Bank of the Ozarks - 1.360% CD 9,000,000.00 -_ 05-03-04~-=_1- Bank or the Ozarks 1:_?~%- _ --co- 3.060,648.33 0g: 15-04 Bank of the Ozarks 1.400% CD--- 10,293,800.80 TFN- Bank otAmerica ~30% -- Repo - 4,420,000.00 ->- --- - --- _ -- --- ---~.872,14~"G3- 06-15-04 --- Bank of America --1-.0-20/~ _T-r-e-as_u_ry Bills _,_ _66_ 8~,_32_5_.2_8___, -___ 66~,325.28 06-10-04 1-- -- TFN Bank of America 0.250% 400,000.00 400,000.00 This project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Council on Library and Information Resoources.