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Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions XI. EMPLOYEE HEARINGS XII. ADJOURNMENT n -o ),,:,::, r ,m,-_ .... :r: g~ el~ m-., :,::, C: -z :,::,n o--< F~ C')CII ~ r :< ~ c33 1!l "' 8 I C: z c"i ~ i5 z "' I. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER/ ROU CALL Ill. PROCEDURAL MATTERS STUDENT PERFORMANCE Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITION PUBLIC COMMENTS IV. REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS A. REMARKS FROM BOARD Ul=URl=A!: To: From: Through: Subject: Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 February 27, 2003 Board of Directors Debbie Milam, Director, VIPS/Partners in Education ~ T. Kenneth James, Superintendent Partners in Education Program: New partnerships The Little Rock School District Partners in Education program is designed to develop strong relationships between the community and our schools. The partnership process encourages businesses, community agencies and private organizations to join with individual schools to enhance and support educational programs. Each partnership utilizes the resources of both the school and the business for their mutual benefit. The following schools and businesses have completed the requirements necessary to establish a partnership and are actively working together to accomplish their objectives. We recommend that the Board approve the following partnerships: Fulbright Elementary School and Brent and Sam's Cookies Metropolitan Career & Technical Center and North Point Nissan, Ford Motor Company-Training Facility, Landers Toyota, North Point Ford, and Landers Ford !:D C m U> fS C: ~ m Partners in Education Proposal Fulbright Elementary School and Brent & Sam's Cookies Fulbright Elementary School and Brent & Sam's Cookies have formed a partnership designed to enhance the education of the students at Fulbright. Fulbright commits to the following partnership activities: Provide art from 4th and 5th grade classes for display in Brent & Sam's offices Submit student artwork for consideration for company holiday cards Acknowledge Brent & Sam's Cookies as a Partner in Education on school publications Brent & Sam's Cookies commits to the following partnership activities: Donate product to be used in fundraising projects benefiting technology at Fulbright On-going support as needed Partnership Between North Point Nissan and Metropolitan Career and Technical Center Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will: 1. Recognize North Point Nissan as a Partner-in Education on the Schools website under the Metropolitan sub link and in the monthly newsletter distributed to parents and students throughout the district. 2. Recognize North Point Nissan as a Partner In Education at the next Little Rock School Board meeting. 3. Display the plaque received at the Little Rock School Board meeting recognizing the partnership with North Point Nissan in the Central office at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. 4. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will identify and schedule qualified students for employment possibilities as A YES student interns with North Point Nissan 5. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will establish a business and education council which will have strong education, dealership and manufacturer support and function to advise and assist the automotive department on A YES activities. 6. Arrange field trips for automotive service technician students and/or parents to tour the dealership as a part of a group learning experience. North Point Nissan will: I. Provide a representative to serve on Council in order to provide guidance regarding the enhancement of the school's automotive curriculum, and provide support where possible. 2. Provide job shadowing opportunities for high school students recommended by the school 3. Sponsor one or more of the A YES students for a paid summer internship in their junior year to be continued at a minimum of part- time internship during their senior year which will provide a variable work experience with an emphasis on skill development 4. Assign a mentor to each student and agree to allow for each mentor to receive training prior to the summer internship period. 5. Assist each selected intern with the acquisition of a set of Tools under the Tool Scholarship Program linked with the A YES curriculum offered at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center ~ a:, C: ~ C: iB ~ m ~ ~ ~ ~ Cl) n 0 I: I: C: z n ~ lz5 Cl) Partnership Between Ford Motor Company Training Center and Metropolitan Career and Tech- Center The Metropolitan Career and Tech-Center will: 1. Recognize Ford Motor Co. as a Partner in Education on the Schools website under the Metropolitan sub link and in the monthly newsletter distributed to parents and students throughout the district. 2. Recognize Ford Motor Co. as a Partner in Education at the next Little Rock School Board meeting. 3. Display the plaque received at the Little Rock School Board meeting recognizing the partnership with Ford Motor Co. in the Central Office at Metropolitan career and Technical Center. 4. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will encourage each student technician working at a Ford, Lincoln Mercury Dealership to pursue several certification training while continuing to working as an apprentice. Ford Motor Co. will: I. Recognize each Metropolitan Career and Technical Center apprentice who has completed his/her apprenticeship status and has been identified as a full time employee. 2. Provide certified training in order to assist students in starting certification compliance prior to graduating from high school. 3. Provide the same services for any student dually enrolled in Metropolitan Career and Technical Center and Little Rock Job Corps. Partnership Between Landers Toyota and Metropolitan Career and Technical Center Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will: 1. Recognize Landers Toyota of Little Rock as a Partner-in Education on the Schools website under the Metropolitan sub link and in the monthly newsletter distributed to parents and students throughout the district. 2. Recognize Landers Toyota of Little Rock as a Partner In Education at the next Little Rock School Board meeting. 3. Display the plaque received at the Little Rock School Board meeting recognizing the partnership with Landers Toyota of Little Rock in the Central office at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. 4. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will identify and schedule qualified students for employment possibilities as A YES student interns with Landers Toyota of Little Rock 5. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will establish a business and education council which will have strong education, dealership and manufacturer support and function to advise and assist the automotive department on A YES activities. 6. Arrange field trips for automotive service technician students and/or parents to tour the dealership as a part of a group learning experience. Landers Toyota of Little Rock will: 1. Provide a representative to serve on Council in order to provide guidance regarding the enhancement of the school's automotive curriculum, and provide support where possible. 2. Provide job shadowing opportunities for high school students recommended by the school 3. Sponsor one or more of the A YES students for a paid summer internship in their junior year to be continued at a minimum of part- time internship during their senior year which will provide a variable work experience with an emphasis on skill development 4. Assign a mentor to each student and agree to allow for each mentor to receive training prior to the summer internship period. 5. Assist each selected intern with the acquisition of a set of Tools under the Tool Scholarship Program linked with the A YES curriculum offered at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center !II 0 rn !B C: ~ m fl l:D C: 8 !!l C: ~ m Partnership Between North Point Ford and Metropolitan Career and Technical Center Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will: I. Recognize North Point Ford as a Partner-in Education on the Schools website under the Metropolitan sub link and in the monthly newsletter distributed to parents and students throughout the district. 2. Recognize North Point Ford as a Partner In Education at the next Little Rock School Board meeting. 3. Display the plaque received at the Little Rock School Board meeting recognizing the partnership with North Point Ford in the Central office at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. 4. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will identify and schedule qualified students for employment possibilities as A YES student interns with North Point Ford. 5. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will establish a business and education council which will have strong education, dealership and manufacturer support and function to advise and assist the automotive department on A YES activities. 6. Arrange field trips for automotive service technician students and/or parents to tour the dealership as a part of a group learning experience. North Point Ford will: 1. Provide a representative to serve on Council in order to provide guidance regarding the enhancement of the school's automotive curriculum, and provide support where possible. 2. Provide job shadowing opportunities for high school students recommended by the school 3. Sponsor one or more of the A YES students for a paid summer internship in their junior year to be continued at a minimwn of part- time internship during their senior year which will provide a variable work experience with an emphasis on skill development 4. Assign a mentor to each student and agree to allow for each mentor to receive training prior to the summer internship period. 5. Assist each selected intern with the acquisition of a set of Tools under the Tool Scholarship Program linked with the A YES curriculum offered at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center Partnership Between Landers Ford and Metropolitan Career and Technical Center Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will: I. Recognize Landers Ford of Little Rock as a Partner-in Education on the Schools website under the Metropolitan sub link and in the monthly newsletter distributed to parents and students throughout the district. 2. Recognize Landers Ford of Little Rock as a Partner In Education at the next Little Rock School Board meeting. 3. Display the plaque received at the Little Rock School Board meeting recognizing the partnership with Landers Ford of Little Rock in the Central office at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. 4. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will identify and schedule qualified students for employment possibilities as A YES student interns with Landers Ford of Little Rock . 5. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will establish a business and education council which will have strong education, dealership and manufacturer support and function to advise and assist the automotive department on A YES activities. 6. Arrange field trips for automotive service technician students and/or parents to tour the dealership as a part of a group learning experience. Landers Ford of Little Rock will: 1. Provide a representative to serve on Council in order to provide guidance regarding the enhancement of the school's automotive curriculum, and provide support where possible. 2. Provide job shadowing opportunities for high school students recommended by the school . 3. Sponsor one or more of the A YES students for a paid summer internship in their junior year to be continued at a minimum of part- time internship during their senior year which will provide a variable work experience with an emphasis on skill development . 4. Assign a mentor to each student and agree to allow for each mentor to receive training prior to the summer internship period. 5. 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o :n i I '54..n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge" February 27, 2003 TO: Board of Directors THROUGH: T. Kenneth James, Superintendent FROM: Bill Goodman, District Engine$ SUBJECT: February Construction Report, Bond Projects I am pleased to report that the drawings of several projects have been completed and will be advertised for bidding soon. They are as follows: Technology Center, Phase 2, and remodeling of Metropolitan Building and parking lot additions at Williams Addition and remodeling of Pulaski Heights Middle and Elementary Addition to J. A. Fair New roof for Southwest Middle The classroom addition and the new gym at Hall High School are on schedule and should be completed in May. The design of the sound system and the scoreboard for the gym are underway and will be completed in May. LRSD and the Campus Leadership Team have approved the floor plan for the replacement school at Wakefield. The architect is working toward completing the drawings for bidding this summer. Bid openings are scheduled for March 12th for parking lot improvements at Carver and Wilson. Bids for rebuilding the football fields at Quigley, McClellan and J. A. Fair will be opened in March. If you have any questions, please call me at 447-1146. 810 W Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.1rsd.k12.ar.us 501-324-2000 fax: 501-324-2032 :n .... ~ :zc 0 -< Facility Name Administration Central Franklin Hall Mabelvale MS Mann Otter Creek Romine Wilson CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD FEBRUARY 27, 2003 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Project Description Cost Asbestos abatement $380,495 Renovation - Interior _119,200,266 Renovation $2 ,511,736 I Major renovation & addition $8,637,709 Renovation $6,851 ,621 Partial Replacement I $11,500,000 I Repair surface water drain I $2,500 I Major renovation & addition I $3,534,675 Renovation/expansion $1,263,876 I !::st. c.
ompletion Date Mar-03 Dec-05 Mar-03 May-03 Dec-03 Dec-03 Jan-03 Mar-03 Aug-03 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION WINTER/SPRING 2002-2003 Est. completion Facility Name Project Description Cost Date Administration Fire alarm $32,350 . Jun-03 Administration Fresh air system $55,000 Jun-03 Baseline 1 Renovation $953,520 Unknown Brady Addition/renovation $973,621 I Jun-04 Carver Parking lot $111,742 Jul-03 Central Parking Student parking I $50,000 Jul-03 Central/Quigley Stadium light repair & electrical repair $200,000 Jul-03 Dunbar Renovation/addition $6,161,950 I Dec-04 Facility Services I Fire alarm $12,000 Jun-03 6 classroom addition & cafeteria/music J. A. Fair room addition I $3,155,640 Mar-04 Forest Park Replace window units w/central HVAC $485,258 Aug-03 McClellan Classroom Addition $2,155,622 I Mar-03 Parkview Addition $2,121,226 I Mar-04 Procurement Fire alarm $25,000 I Jun-03 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Renovation $1,193,259 Dec-04 Pulaski Hgts. MS Renovation $3,755,041 Dec-04 Southwest Drainage / street widening $250,000 Jun-03 Southwest New roof $690,000 Jun-03 Student Assignment Fire alarm $9,000 Jun-03 Tech Ctr/ Metro Renovation Addition/Renovation - Phase II $2,725,000 Feb-04 Williams Renovation $2,106,492 Dec-03 Williams Parking expansions $183,717 Dec-03 Wilson Parking Expansion $110,000 Jun-03 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED t:.Sl. 1...,ompIeuon Facility Name Project Description Cost Date J. A. Fair Roof repairs $391,871 Unknown Forest Park Diagonal parking $111,742 Unknown Pulaski Hgts. MS Energy monitoring system installation Unknown Southwest Addition $2,000,000 Unknown Wakefield Rebuild $5,300,000 Jun-04 Wilson Energy monitoring system installation Unknown Woodruff Parking addition $193,777 I Unknown CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD FEBRUARY 27, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Project Description Cost Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy monitoring system installation $15,160 Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy efficient lighting $82,000 Badgett . Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 Badgett Fire alarm $18,250 Bale Classroom addition/renovation $2,244,524 Bale Energy monitoring system Bale 1 Partial roof replacement I $269,587 Bale HVAC $664,587 Booker Energy efficient lighting $170,295 Booker Energy monitoring system installation I $23,710 Booker ,Asbestos abatement I $10,900 I Booker Fire alarm $34,501 Brady Energy efficient lighting $80,593 Brady Asbestos abatement $345,072 Carver Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 Central Purchase land for school Unknown Central Roof & exterior renovations $2,000,000 Central Ceiling and wall repair $24,000 I Central 1 Fire Alarm System Design/Installation $80,876 I Central Front landing tile repair $22,470 Cloverdale Elem. . Energy efficient lighting $132,678 Cloverdale MS 1 Energy efficient lighting $189,743 Cloverdale MS Major renovation & addition $1 ,393,822 Dodd I Energy efficient lighting I $90,665 Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile $156,299 Dodd Replace roof top HVAC $215,570 Facilities Service Interior renovation $84,672 Fair Park HVAC renovation/fire alarm $315,956 Fair Park Energy efficient lighting $90,162 Fair Park Asbestos abatement-ceiling $59,310 J. A. Fair Energy efficient lighting $277,594 J. A. Fair Press box $10,784 J. A. Fair Security cameras $12,500 Forest Park Energy efficient lighting $119,788 Fulbright Energy efficient lighting $134,463 Fulbright Energy monitoring system installation $11,950 Fulbright Replace roof top HVAC units $107,835 Fulbright Parking lot $140,000 Fulbright Roof repairs $200,000 Gibbs Energy efficient lighting $76,447 Gibbs Energy monitoring system installation $11,770 Hall Asbestos abatement $168,222 Hall Energy efficient lighting $42,931 Hall Energy efficient lighting $296,707 Hall Infrastructure improvements $93,657 Hall Intercom I Hall Security cameras I10,600 i t:.st. L
ompIet1on Date May-02 Oct-01 Dec-01 Jul-01 Aug-02 Dec-02 Mar-02 Dec-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Oct-01 Feb-02 Mar-02 Sep-02 Aug-02 May-01 Dec-02 Dec-02 Oct-01 Aug-01 Aug-01 Jul-01 Jul-01 Nov-02 Aug-01 Jul-01 Aug-02 Mar-01 Apr-02 Aug-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Nov-00 Jun-01 May-01 Jun-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Sep-02 Oct-02 Apr-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 Jul-01 Apr-01 Aug-01 Feb-01 Jun-01 2 :.n.. Pl ::c z -< Facility Name Henderson Henderson -- Henderson Henderson IRC Jefferson Jefferson Laidlaw Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale MS -Mann Mann ---- Mann Mann - Mann McClellan McClellan McClellan McCle-llan McDermott McDermott - Meadowcliff Meadowcliff Meadowcliff Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Oakh-urst Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Parkview Procurement Pulaski Hgts. Elem Rightsell Rockefeller Rockefeller Rockefeller CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD FEBRUARY 27, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Project Description Cost Energy efficient lighting $193,679 Roof replacement gym $107,835 I Asbestos abatement Phase I $500,000 I Asbestos abatement Phase 2 $250,000 Energy efficient lighting $109,136 I Asbestos abatement I $43,639 I Renovation & fire alarm $1,630,000 Parking lot I $269,588 Energy monitoring system installation $12,150 Replace HVAC units $300,000 Asbestos Abatement $107,000 Energy efficient lighting $106,598 ! Renovate bleachers I $134,793 I Asphalt walks The total $1.8 1 walkway canopies million is what has I I been used so far I Boiler replacement I Fencing on the projects , Partial demolition/portable classrooms 'listed completed for . Security cameras 1 $36,300 I Energy efficient lighting $303,614 Stadium stands repair $235,000 I Intercom $46,000 Energy efficient lighting I $79,411 Replace roof top HVAC units I $476,000 Fire alarm $16,175 Asbestos abatement $253,412 I Engergy efficient lighting $88,297 Replace cooling tower $37,203 Replace shop vent system $20,000 Energy monitoring system installation I $17,145 Energy efficient lighting $103,642 . Energy monitoring system installation I $16,695 Asbestos abatement $13,000 HVAC renovation I $237,237 I Energy monitoring system installation $10,695 Energy efficient lighting I $81,828 Asbestos abatement $10,000 Parking lot $138,029 6 classroom addition $888,778 HVAC controls $210,000 I Roof replacement $273,877 Exterior lights $10,784 I I HVAC renovation & 700 area controls $301,938 Locker replacement $120,000 Energy efficient lighting $315,000 t Energy monitoring system installation $5,290 Move playground $17,000 Energy efficient lighting . $84,898 Energy efficient lighting $137,004 Replace roof top HVAC $539,175 Parkinq addition I $111,742 t:st. c.
ompIetIon Date Jul-01 May-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Jul-02 Oct-01 Nov-02 Jul-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Aug~ Dec-02 Aug-01 Dec-01 Dec-01 Oct-01 Sep-01 Aug-01 Jun-01 May-01 Aug-01 Feb-02 Feb-01 Aug-02 Jul-01 Aug-02 Dec-02 Dec-00 Mav-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Jul-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 May-01 Apr-01 Aug-02 Aug-02 Oct-02 Jun-02 Sep-01 Nov-00 Aug-01 - - ~-0_1_ Jun-01 Jun-02 Dec-02 Apr-01 Mar-01 Aug-01 Auq-02 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD FEBRUARY 27, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Proiect Descriotion Cost Romine , Asbestos abatement $10,000 security/Transportation Bus cameras I $22,500 southwest Asbestos abatement $28,138 southwest Energy efficient lighting $168,719 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation $4,830 I Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 Technology Upgrade Upgrade phone system & data I I~ Energy efficient lighting I $73,850 Terry Driveway & Parking $83,484 Terry Media Center addition I $704,932 Wakefield Security cameras $8,000 Wakefield Energv efficient lighting $74,776 Wakefield Demolition/Asbestos Abatemen-t --- - $200,000 Washington Security cameras I $7,900 Washington Energy efficient lighting $165,281 Watson Energy monitoring system installation $8,530 Watson Asbestos abatement $182,241 Watson Energy efficient lighting $106,868 Watson Asbestos abatement $10,000 Watson Major renovation & addition $800,000 Western Hills Asbestos abatement I $191,946 Western Hills Intercom $7,100 Western Hills Energy efficient lighting $106,000 Williams Energy efficient lighting $122,719 Woodruff Renovation $246,419 est. Completion Date Apr-02 Jun-01 Aug-00 Jan-02 Aug-02 Dec-01 Nov-02 Feb-01 Aug-02 Sep-02 Jun-01 Feb-01 -- Nov-02 Jun-01 Apr-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Aug-02 Aug-02 Dec-01 Jul-01 Jun-01 Auo-02 4 :.n.. Pl ::c z -< Date: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS February 27, 2003 To: Board of Directors @ From: Sandy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - February This is the fortieth communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with three high schools and two middle 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 implementation of technology by participation in the technology committee(s). b) Monitoring technology plans to determine how use of technology will improve and streamline the workflow for staff persons. c) Participating with the Technology Committee. .p., z m > :!:l u, C: ~ m !II 'ti m
o fS z z m r- Audit Report - February 2003 Page 2 of 2 Training a) Served as a trainer for financial portion of uts & 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. This information (less the last checklist) is now in the Teachers Lounge section of the District web page. Audit Area Sampling and Review of Financial Procedures 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. In process of assisting payroll to automate the reporting of the supplemental payroll. Working with Financial Services Payroll on internal control and b) c) d) e) f) g) Other a) processing issues. Working with Financial Services on internal controls and rules for payroll processes and implementation of a new interface system. Monitoring other selected risk areas for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing grant programs. Working with Child Nutrition on implementation of streamlined information processing system with Information Services and Child Nutrition Staff. Working with Information Services on streamlining of data processes regarding SIS reporting. Monitoring cost reduction efforts in the District. Monitoring payroll for compliance with internal controls. Coordinated ShareFest (November 23, 2002) and Day of Caring (September 21, 2002) efforts for 2002. Reports are attached. 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 501-447-1115. My e-mail is sandy.becker@lrsd.org. The following are reports from the schools on the Day of Caring on September 21, 2002: HENDERSON MIDDLE - Marvin Burton Group - Veterans Administration Re-striped the lines on the basketball courts and tennis courts. Painted the basketball goals (including poles) and the poles for the tennis nets. Put down new shrubbery in the two interior courts. Materials were supplied by donations from Home Depot and other local companies and coordinated through United Way. Facility Services reviewed specifications and reviewed the work to be done. Facilities Services removed all grass growth from the basketball tennis courts area, repaired the basketball backboards, and installed the hardware to put up the new tennis nets. The Athletic Department provided the tennis nets. RIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY - Eunice Thrasher Group- UPS UPS partnered with Rightsell on the Day of Caring and completed the following projects: Cleaned and added mulch to plants and flowerbeds in front of the building. Re-graveled a playground area. Painted the lower walls on each floor of the building. Donated bookcases that they had someone to build. Materials were supplied by donations from Home Depot and other local companies and coordinated through United Way. Facility Services reviewed specifications and reviewed the work to be done. GEYER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY - Donna Hall Group - Greater Second Baptist - Geyer Springs Greater Second Baptist built two low level decks for the preschool playground, poured and installed a low concrete play area, installed a new shade shelter for the pre-school children, and planted large crepe myrtle trees for beautification. Part of the cost of the concrete was donated by a concrete company , and the balance paid for from a donation from a local attorney. Materials were supplied by donations from Home Depot and other local companies and coordinated through United Way. Facility Services reviewed specifications and reviewed the work to be done. Carver Elementary Chicot Elementary Dodd Elementary Dunbar Middle Fair Park (23) Fulbright Elementary Henderson Middle Instructional Resource King Elementary (35) Rightsell Romine (40) Southwest Middle Wilson (44) Major General Partners Little Rock School District ShareFest Schools & Data Estimates 23-Nov-02 Dianne Barksdale 2100 East 6th (02) Jane Harkey 11100 Chicot Faith Mclaughlin 6423 Staqecoach Road (04) John Bacon 1100 Wriqht Avenue (06) Dr. Samuel Branch 616 North Harrison (05) Deborah Mitchell 300 Pleasant Valley (12) Marvin Burton 401 Barrow Road (04) Many 30th & Pulaski (06) Tyrone Harris 905 Martin L. King Blvd. (02) Eunice Thrasher 911 West 19th (06) Lillie Scull 3400 Romine Road (04) David Smith 3301 Brvant (04) Beverly Jones 4015 Stannus (04) Hiahllahted First Malor ShareFest Proiect Totals Partner # of Volunteers Fellowship Bible 200 First United Methodist - LR 10 West Little Rock Kiwanis Club 5 Grace Church 120 PTA & Community 15 Asbury United Methodist 30 Second Baptist (John Barrow) 19 West Tree Service PT A & Community Fellowship Bible 20 PT A & Community 20 Second Baptist (Downtown) 20 Hunter United Methodist 14 Cub Scout Troop 332 & parents Omega Psi Phi Pulaski County Work Center 28 PT A & Community Fellowship Bible 150 LRSD Facilities Services West Tree Service Department of Community Punis 4 651 # of Material Estimated Total Hrs Hours Donated Value Sha ref est 7 1,000.00 23,470.00 1400 6 1,060.00 2,023.00 60 3 0.00 240.75 15 6 2,000.00 13,556.00 720 4 0.00 963.00 60 6 0.00 2,889.00 180 4 400.00 1,619.80 76 4 0.00 1,284.00 80 6 300.00 2,226.00 120 6 0.00 1,926.00 120 6 100.00 1,448.20 84 7 400.00 3,545.80 196 7 2,000.00 18,852.50 1050 0 0 0.00 4,000.00 0 1,000.00 1,000.00 0 4 0.00 256.80 16 72 8,260.00 79,044.05 4,161.00 Current Projects: New Network Little Rock School District Board of Directors Technology Update February 27, 2003 o Conversion to the new district network continues to be implemented site by site. Two to three sites per week are scheduled. o As each site comes on the network the benefits include: Being able to share files and folders across the district, Managing routine maintenance and management from the Tech Center, Managing desktop troubleshooting from the Tech Center. Asset Tracker Software o This software is being implemented at the Technology Center. It polls the district network and provides reports that tell us important information about each computer - processor type, speed, memory, and operating system. o Asset Tracker is important to us in developing the Computer Refresh Plan. Computer Purchases o Computer purchases to bring every school up to a 5: 1 ratio are complete except for four schools. Computers for those four sites will be ordered shortly. Technology Plan Update o Technology Planning Committee should have a draft of the revised technology plan to the Board by the end of next week. o Since the plan is due to the state by April 15, 2003, we will bring the plan to the Board at the March meeting. !.I.,' m ~ zz ,m... m
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N3onnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction DATE: February 27, 2003 SUBJECT: Elementary Summer School Program Evaluation Background Information on the Elementary Summer School Program Evaluation One in the group of programs required by the federal court to be evaluated with the participation of an external evaluator was the Elementary Summer School program. In 1998 the State discontinued funding for the elementary summer school program, which had been mandatory for identified students in grades K-3 during 1993-1997. During those years the District also offered a tuition-funded program for students in grades 4-6, providing approximately 25 days of extended instruction with an emphasis on reading and mathematics. Effective 1998, the District continued the funding for grades K-3, and grades 4-5 students had the option of attending a tuition program. (Grade 6 moved to middle school in fall 1999.) The K-3 program changed the emphasis from reading and mathematics to a focus on reading and writing, and instruction was patterned after the District's comprehensive early literacy program in Prek-3. Steps Taken as a Result of the Program Evaluation The Elementary Summer School program was abandoned after summer 2 001. This decision was made based on the analysis of data by District staff from the summer 2000 and summer 2001 programs and on the desire of elementary principals to provide their own school-based remedial programs throughout the year, instead of during the summer. They saw the summer intervention as being too late to impact achievement scores and too late to impact the initial retention decisions. The funds, approximately $250,000 annually, previously allocated for K-3 summer school are now divided among the elementary schools according to a formula based on the school's enrollment, achievement data, and the number of free/reduced lunch students. Each school submits a plan annually for the use of the funds, including goals, Board Memo February 27, 2003 Page Two strategies, assessments, and budget. Individual students at each school are identified for the program. Designation of External Consultant and His Qualifications On December 2, 2002, the District awarded the contract for the Elementary Summer School program evaluation to the firm, Quality Education and Management Associates, Inc., Dr. Larry McNeal, president. A copy of his resume is attached, establishing his qualifications. Administrator Participation in Conducting the Program Evaluation In addition to Dr. McNeal and his associates, the following LRSD administrators participated in the evaluation: Ms. Frances Cawthon Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Services Dr. Ed Williams, Department of Planning, Research, and Evaluation Mr. Ken Savage, Department of Computer Information Systems Ms. Lillie Carter, Summer School Coordinator Summer 2000 Summer School administrators--Joyce Willingham, Eleanor Cox, Ada Keown, and Donna Hall Summer 2001 Summer School administrators-Joyce Willingham, Eleanor Cox, Ada Keown, and Les Taylor Teacher Participation in Conducting the Program Evaluation Elementary school-level test coordinators and teachers involved in administering the SAT-9 (grade 5), ALT (grades 2-5), ORA (grades K-2), Observation Surveys (grades K-2), and state Benchmark examinations (grade 4) Impact on African-American Student Achievement The external evaluator was not able to determine definitively from existing data whether the elementary summer school program resulted in improved achievement among African American students. The conclusion was that the "program had mixed results." There was some growth among second- and third-grade students, but kindergarten and grade one students' performance "maintained a similar level of achievement before and after the program." These findings were virtually identical to those concluded by the staff participating in the original study. Recommendation That the Board of Education approve the Elementary Summer School program evaluation for submission to the federal court. BAUadg DR. LARRY MCNEAL BUSINESS ADDRESS HOME ADDRESS University of Arkansas at Little Rock 2801 S. University Avenue Department of Educational Leadership Little Rock, Arkansas 72204-1099 15806 Patriot Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72212-2606 501-221-1178 lxrncneal@netscape.net or Office 501-569-3552 Fax 501-569-3547 Jrncneal5 9/@hotmail.com Jxmcneal@ualr.edu Ph.D. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION Educational Administration, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1990) Emphasis: Fiscal and Co=unity Support for Public Education Concentrations: Educational Finance, School-Community Relations, and Public School\ Administration M. S. Educational Admi:iristration, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (1989) Emphasis: Administration and Organization of Public Education Concentration: Educational Administration (Public School) M. A. B.A. Public Affairs. University ofiowa, Iowa City (1976) Emphasis: Public Administration Concentration: Urban Administration Business Administration and Political Science, Dakota Wesleyan University, Mitchell, SD (1975) Emphasis: Political Economics Concentrations: Business Administration, Political Science and Economics Licensure: School Business Management (No longer active) Insurance Agent (No longer active) Entrepreneurship: Quality Education and Management Associates, President PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, GTaduate School of Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1998 to the present Visiting Professor, Department of Educational Management & Development, GTaduate School of Education, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Su=er 2000 Educational Administration and Supervision Program Coordinator, Department of Educational Leadership, Graduate School of Education, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1998 to 2001 Visiting Professor, Department of Educational Management & Development, Graduate School of Education, New Mexico State Universiry, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Surmner 1998 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Administration and Foundations, Graduate School of Education, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 1995 to 1998 Visiting Professor, Bellver International College, Trenton State College (now College of New Jersey), Graduate School of Education, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, Spain, Summer 1996 Associate Director, Office of Educational Finance, Center For Higher Education and Educational Finance, qritduate School of.Education, Illinois State University, Nonnal, Illinois, 1995-1997 State Coordinator, Illinois Education Policy Fellow Program, Institute for Educational Leadership, Graduate School of Education, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 1994-1996 Research Associate, Center for the Study of Educational Finance, Graduate School of Education, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 1993-1995 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Administration and Foundations, Graduate School of Education, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 1993-1995 Visiting Professor, Department of Educational Administration and Foundations, Graduate School of Education, University ofNorthem Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Su=er 1993 Research Associate, Center for the Study of Small/Rural Schools, Graduate School of Education, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1992-1994 Adjunct Fellow, Center for Research on Multi-Ethnic Education, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1991-1992 Danforth Principal Preparation Program Co-Facilitator, Graduate School of Education, University-of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1991-1993 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Graduate School of Education, University of Oklahoma, Normal, Oklahoma, 1991-1993 Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs, Wisconsin Alumni Association, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1990-1991 Budget Analyst Intern, University of Wisconsin System Administration, Madison, Wisconsin, 1989-90 Equal Rights Officer, Division of Care and Treatment Facilities, Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services, Madison, Wisconsin, Fall/Spring, 1988/1989 Budget and Management Analyst Intern, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Madison, Wisconsin, S=ner, 1988 Marketing Manager, W arBuc Educultural Publications, Madison, Wisconsin, 1985-1987 Business Mathematics Instructor, Business Department, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, Wisconsin, Fall 1985 and Spring 1987 Finance Marketing Representative, John Deere & Company, Moline, Illinois, based in Madison, Wisconsin, 1978-1984 Co=ercial Service Representative, Honeywell, Incorporated, Minneapolis, Minnesota, based in Des Moines, Iowa, 1977-1978 Public Administration Intern, Mayor's Office, City ofpavenport, Davenport, Iowa, 1976 2 DISSERTATION McNeal, L. (1990). The role of education for employment councils in education for employment programs. University ofWisconsin-Madison. RESEARCH INTERESTS School Communitarianism (the fundamental relationship between schools and their communities) Organizational Change (change processes and organizational effectiveness) Educational Finance ( adequacy and equity of funding for public education) Program Assessment and Evaluation GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT Administration and Organization of Schools Advanced Administrative Theory and Behavior Administrative Problem Solving Organizational Change Educational Politics and Policy Dissertation Proposal Development Educational Finance School Business Administration Human and Fiscal Resources Management Educational Public Relations Introduction to Doctoral Studies Organizational Development PUBLICATIONS: REFERRED McNeal, L. & Christy, W .K. (In Press, 2003). The locus of control issue in standard-based accountability. Educational Considerations. Christy, W.K. & McNeal, L. (2002). Influence of school board members on state legislation in Arkansas. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EA 031517. McNeal, L. (2002). The school-community relations profile model: Combining school district and community-based data. In J. Thomas Owens and Jan C. Simmons (Eds.), In creating quality reform: Programs, communities. and governance (67-81). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. Chesser, J.S., & McNeal, L. (2001). Educational community study circles: How superintendents can enhance school improvement through community dialogue. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 446 370. Christy, W.K., & McNeal, L. (2000). Implications of legislative policy development for public school districts. F. Kochan (Ed".). Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Yearbook Chesser, J.S., & McNeal, L. (1999). School improvement through community dialogue: The first community study circles on education in Arkansas and Oklahoma. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 436 694 .. Mogilka, J, Ashby, D.E, & McNeal, L., (Eds.). (1996). Planning & Changing, 27(1&2). McNeal, L. (1995). Fulfilling promises in the land of Will Rogers: A look at performance indicators in selected school districts since the enactment of Oklahoma house bill 101 7. School Finance Policv Issues in the States and Provinces: Annual Undate 1995 (135-138), C. Edlefson (Ed). The Ohio State University: Policy Research for Ohio-Based Education. McNeal, L. & Reed, R. (1995). Building a school-co=unity relations profile through sociological inventorying. People & Education: The Human Side of Schools, 3(3), 371-386. 3 !ll "0
:a ~8 m-i McNeal L., et al. (1994). National Sallie Mae winners and their principals. National Forum of Educational Administration and Suoervision Journal, 11(3), 3-10. McNeal, L. (1994). Focusing on at-risk students: Case smdy of John Wilkinson Elementary School. Illinois School Research and Development Journal, 31(1), 7-10. McNeal L., & Ashby, D. (1993). Site-based management and changing relationships. Illinois School Research and Deveiooment Journal, 31(1), 7-10. McNeal L., & Lehman, B. J. (1993). A vision of the future: The full-service school. Planning and Chaninng. 24(3/4), 140-154. BOOK PROPOSAL IN PROGRESS Christy, W.K., & McNeal, L. (2001). Working Title: The Superintendency: Theorv to reflective practice. To be submitted to Wadsworth. Belmont, CA. MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS McNeal, L. (2001). The contextual world of education for children and the school-community:-James coleman and the effective schools movement. To be submitted to Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development. McNeal, L., & Christy, W.K. (2001). Rethinking the school district model of funding for individual schools: Comments about site-based management of resources. To be submitted to Planning and Change. Christy, W.K., & McNeal, L. (2001 ). Implications of charter scho~ls and home schooling for the funding of public schools. To be submitted to Journal of School Leadership. PUl3LICATIONS: MONOGRAPHS McNeal, L., et al. (1993). Common sense: Plain talk to legislators about school finance. Center For the Studv of Educational Finance. Illinois State University. PUBLICATIONS: NON-REFERRED McNeal, L. (December, 1990). The role of education for employment councils in education for employment programs. Dissertation. McNeal L. (1993). The education of African-American children in Oklahoma. State of Oklahoma: Annual Report. Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc., 36-45. McNeal, L., First, P. F., & Knudson, D. P. (1993). Evaluating the University of Oklahoma Danforth Principal Preparation Program. Connections, 1 (2), 3. McNeal, L. (1992). University of Oklahoma report. 'Danforth Programs for the Preparation of School Princioals Newsletter, 1 (2), 3. McNeal, L. (1987). From the desk of. National Multicultural Banner, 5 (6), 2. McNeal, L. (1986). From the desk of: Literacy, who's problem is it anyway? National Multicultural Banner, 5 (3), 2. 4 McNeal, L. (1986). The Black collegians guide to graduate fellowships for minority students. National Multicultural Banner, 5 (2), 9. CITED IN EDUCATION WEEK In the area of educational finance, Education Week has quoted me on several occasions. I have been quoted in the following articles: 11/26/97 in News ILL. Lawmakers Get One More Try To Pass School Funding Reforms 6/11/97 in News ILL. Lawmakers Duck Vow To Revamp Funding 3/26/97 in News ILL. Audit Questions Oversight of ILL. Education Agency 2/5/97 in News ILL. Odds Seen Better for Funding Reform in ILL. REPORTS McNeal, L. Little Rock school district charter elementary school evaluation report for the 2001- 2002 school year. Prepared for the Little Rock School District, November, 2002. McNeal, L., et. al. The college of education assessment report: 2000-2001: University. of Arkansas at Little Rock. Prepared for the Provost's Advisory Group on Assessment, June, 2001. McNeal, L. Little Rock school district charter elementary school evaluation report for the 2000- 2001 school year. Prepared for the Little Rock School District, June, 2001. McNeal, L. Projected student enrollment for the 2000-2001 school year: 6th and 7th grade student racial make up report. Prepared for Pulaski County Charter School Inc., April, 2001. McNeal, L. Enrollment trends in the Little Rock, North Little, and Pulaski County Special scbool districts: 1995-1996 to 1999-2000. Prepared for Pulaski County Charter School Inc., November, 2000. Coleen, B.C., Driskill, G., Leslie, S., McNeal, L., Mitchell, W., Taylor, C., & Webb, R Provost's advisory group on assessment: University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Su=er 2000 report, July, 2000. McNeal, L., et. al. The college of education assessment report: 1999-2000: University of Arkansas at Little R-0ck. Prepared for the Provost's Advisory Group on Assessment, June, 2000. McNeal, L. Student enrollment needs assessment study of the Illinois school for the visually impaired, Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education and Illinois School for the Deaf. Prepared for the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services, October, 1995. McNeal, L, First, P ., Walker, V., & Hobson, B. An inquiry into alleged cultural insensitivity at Capitol Hill High School. Prepared for Oklahoma City Public School District, March, 1993. McNeal, L, et al. School choice: Open enrollment and post secondary options. Prepared for the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, March, 1990. McN eal, L. County veterans service officer training manual. Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, June, 1990. McN ea!, L. A Review of health care and medical services provided by the United States department of veterans affairs. Prepared for the Division of Veterans Programs, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, August, 1989. McNeal, L. A review of health care grants and the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. Prepared for the Division of Veterans Programs, Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, August, 1989. 5 McNeal, L. Mendota mental health institute: Ar,. analysis of an organization in crisis. Prepared for the Division of Care and Treatment Facilities of the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services, December 1988. PRESENTATIONS: REFERRED McNeal, L., Christy, W.K., & Lewis, R. (2002). New leaders and new implications for educational administration. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO. Christy, W.K., & McNeal, L. (November, 2001). Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Little Rock, AR. McNeal, L. & Christy, W.K. (November, 2001). A discussion of change theory,systems theory, and state designed standards and accountability initiatives. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL. McNeal, L. & Christy, W.K. (Nov=ber, 2001). State designed standards and accountability initiatives in the southwestern regional educational development laboratory service area. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL. McNeal, L. (2001, July). The institutionalization of the assessment process: One story in one college of education. The Consortium for Assessment & Planning Support. San Juan, PR. McNeal, L. (2001, July). Faculty perceptions of their involvement in the assessment (evaluation) process. The Consortium for Assessment & Planning Support. San Juan, PR. Chesser, J., & McNeal, L. (November, 2000). The use of the study circle in school reform: Bringing all the voices to the table. Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Bowling Green, KY. McNeal, L. & Christy, W.K. (November, 2000). Charter schools under construction: An analysis of a charter school evaluation plan. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. Christy, W.K.., & McNeal, L. (November, 2000). Implications of charter schools and home schooling. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. Christy, W.K. & McNeal. L. (November, 2000). The process ofmalcing sausage in the factory of program reform. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. Michaelis, K, & McNeal, L. (April, 2000). From indifference to injustice: The politics of teen violence. American Educational Research Association for the Spring 2000 Conference in New Orleans, LA. Caram, C. A., Christy, W. K.., Altom, B, & McNeal, L. (April, 2000). The sausage factory: The process of planning for accountability. Arkansas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Little Rock, AR. Caram, C. A., Christy, W. K., Altom, B., & McNeal, L. (April, 2000). Responding to the call for accountability of a school leader preparation program. Arkansas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, Little Rock, AR. Chesser, J. S., & McNeal, L. (March, 2000). Educational co=unity study circles in Arkansas: How superintendents can enhance school improvement through co=unity dialogue. American Association of School Administrators 11 th Annual Conference Within A Conference, San Francisco, CA. 6 Chesser, J. S., & McNeal, L. (November, 1999). School improvement tbrough community dialogue: The first community study circles on education in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Mid-South Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Clear Point, AL. McNeal, L., & Christy, W. K. (November, 1999). From preparation to practice in Arkansas: The relationship between program preparation standards and entry-level administrators' success. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. Christy, W. K., McNeal, L. (November, 1999). Implications oflegislative policy development for public school districts. Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC. McNeal, L., Gonzalez, M. L., & Noley, Grayson. (October, 1999). The ethics of silencing in school accountability: Listening to the voices of Hispanic, Native American, and African-American Researchers. University Couneil for Educational Administration Convention, Minneapolis, MN. Christy, W. K. & McNeal, L. (March, 1999). Future policy implications of an Arkansas referendum initiative. American Education Finance Association, Seattle, WA. McNeal, L. (March, 1998). The link between quality and school communitarianism. Creating the Quality School: 7th Annual National Conference, Arlington, VA. McNeal, L., Place, A. W., Tillman, LC., Beaumont, J. J. & Sanders, E.T. W. (October, 1997). A cross-cultural discussion of the 1997 UCEA conference theme. University Council for Educational Administration Convention, Orlando, FL. McNeal, L. (October, 1997). The contextual world of education for children and the school. community: James Coleman and the effective schools movement. MidW estern Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. McNeal, L. (March, 1997). Influencing instructional strategies ,to enhance learning by using the school-co=unity relations profile model. Creating the Quality School: 6th Annual National Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. McNeal, L. ( 1996, March). The implications of community based information for caring schools: SCRPI:N'G along. Creating the Quality School: 5th Annual National Conference, Oklahoma City, OK.. McNeal, L. & Chi, J. (1996, March). Performance indicators and curriculum offerings: Is there a connection in Oklahoma? American Education Finance Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. McNeal, L., Parks, J., Watson, L., Jackson, D., Midgette, T., & Glenn, E. (1996, March). Our pedagogy: Culture as a major variable. Pedagogy of the Oppressed Conference, Omaha, NE. McNeal, L. & Ashby, D. (1995, October). School-community relations profiling: Re examining leadership for community. University Council for Educational Administration, Salt Lake City, UT. McNeal, L. (199{ April). Fulfilling promises in the land of Will !?-agers: A look at performance indicators in selected school di~tricts since the enactment of Oklahoma house bill 101 7. Sponsored by the Special Interest Group on Fiscal Issues, Policy, and Educational Finance (FIPEF). American Educational Research Association Conference, San Francisco, CA. McNeal, L. (1995, March). Promoting quality in education tbrough the SCRPI:N'G of schools. Creating the Quality School: 4th Annual National Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. 7 McNeal, L., Higham, R, & Boyd, M.A. (1994, October). Establishing community between higher education, public education, and self: An effort of compromise in infusing multiculnrralism. Midwestern Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. McNeal, L. (1994, April). The state of educational finance in Oklahoma. American Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA. McNeal, L. (1994, March). Governance structures in decentralized schools and school improvement: Lessons from Chicago school reform. Creating the Quality School: 3rd Annual National Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. McNeal, L. (1994, March). Governance structures in decentralized schools and decision-making: Another way to promote quality. Creating the Quality School Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. McNeal, L. & Lehman, B. J. (1994, February). A vision of the future: The full-service school. American Association of School Administrators (Conference-Within-A-Conference), San Francisco, CA. McNeal, L. (1993, March). Quality schools and site-based management: An issue of fiscal management. Creating The Quality School: 2nd Annual National Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. McNeal, L. (1993, March). Site-based fiscal management and the preparation ofbuilding administrators. American Education Finance Association Conference, Albuquerque, NM. McNeal, L., Chance, E.W., Langenbach, M., Costa, E.W., & Carem, C. (1993, March). Na1ional sallie mae winners and their principals. American Association of School Administrators (Conference- Within-A-Conference), Orlando, FL. McNeal, L. (1992, March). The university's role in the preparation of school site-based managers. Creating The Quality School: 1st Annual National Conference, Norman, OK. INVITED PRESENTATIONS McNeal, L. (October 8, 2001). Standards for school leaders: The next generation. EDAS 7380: Practicum and EDAS 8380: Practicmn, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. McNeal, L. (Spring, 2001). Concerned base adoption model (CBAM). EDAS 8314: Cont=porary Educational Administration Issues, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. McNeal, L, (July, 2000). A conversation about charter schools in Arkansas. Crossing Boundaries: Teaching, Learning, Results. Southeast Comprehensive Assistance Center, Peachtree City, GA. McNeal, L, Broadnax, W., & McLean, L. (July, 2000). The charter school's A.PIEM process. Crossing Boundaries: Teaching, Learning, Results. Southeast Comprehensive Assistance Center, Peachtree City, GA. McNeal, L. (March, 2000). An alternative governance model for public education. International Academy of Educational Leaders, Nashville, TN. McNeal, L. (October, 1999). The change process, con=unications and interpersonal relations. Ray Graham Training Center, Chicago Public Schools. Chicago, IL. 8 McNeal, L. (September, 1999). Collegiality leadership for school improvement. Arkansas Institute for School Improvement, sponsored by the Southeast Comprehensive Assisrance Center, Little Rock, AR. McNeal, L. (January, 1999). National standards and their impact on educational administration .programs: Lessons learned from reflection. International Academy of Educational Leaders, San Antonio, TX. McNeal, L. (February, 1998). The change process and its impact on high school principals. Davenport Public School District, Davenport, IA. McNeal, L. (February, 1998). The change process and its impact on junior and middle school principals. Davenport Public School District, Davenport, IA. McNeal, L. (February, 1998). The change process and its impact on elementary school principals. Davenport Public School District, Davenport, IA. McNeal, L. (September, 1997). Focusing on the needs of children of color: Whose 30b is it anyway? Quad-Cities Alliance of Black Educators, Rock Island, IL. McNeal, L. (February, 1997). Revisiting the Coleman report: Parents, families, co=unities and schools. Illinois State University Administrators Club, Normal, IL. McNeal, L. & Parks, J. (October, 1996). Linking school-based data with co=unity based data: The school-co=unity relations profile model. Illinois School Board Association, Illinois Association of School Administrators and Illinois Association of School Business Officials 64th Joint Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. McNeal, L. (1993, January). Site-based management. Cooperative Council of Oklahoma School Administrators, New Principal Training Workshop, Norman, OK. McNeal, L, et al. (March, 1990). School choice: Open emol1ment and post secondary options. Association of Wisconsin School Administrators, Madison, WL McNeal, L., Bread, J. and Willamson, M. (November, 1992). Financing the colorization of the canon. New Directions for African American Scholarship and Research Conference: Colorizing the Canon, Norman, OK. FUNDED GRANTS 'Preparing tomorrow's teachers to use tecbnology (PTS) grant. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. July l through August 15, 2001. $4,375 Arkansas department of education grant award: Administrator licensure preparations. (Project Director: Angela Sewall & Project Assistant Director: Larry McNeal). Arkansas Department of Education. July 1, 2001 through June 31, 2002. $10,000 Proposal for the professional development of those who prepare school administrators in the use oftecbnology to enhance teaching and learning. (Co-Principal Investigators: L. McNeal & D. Ashby). University Council for Educational Administration. May 1 through September 30, 1998. $1,000 Educational output in Illinois: Studying the disparity in academic test scores among school districts. University Research Grant (Illinois State University). June 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. $5,000 9 !II -c, ::0 ~8 m i Student emolhnent needs assessment study of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, Illinois center for rehabilitation and education and Illinois School for the Deaf. Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services. May 15, 1995 through October, 1995. $7,500 FELLOWSHIPS Advanced Opportunity Program Fellowship, University of Wisconsin, 1987-1990 Education Policy Fellow Program, Institute for Educational Leadership, 1993-94 EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARDS Editorial Review Board, Planning and Changing, 1993-1998 Editorial Review Board, Journal of School Leadership, 1997-1999 Editorial Review Board, Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration Yearbook, 2000 to present REFERRED PROPOSALS AND MANUSCRIPTS FOR University Council for Educational Administration American Educational Research Association, Division A MidW estern Educational Research Association, Division A Southern Regional Council of Educational Ad.ministration Planning and Changing Journal of School Leadership MidW estern Educational Researcher Center for the Study of Small and Rural Schools SRCEA Yearbook SELECTED SERVICE ACTIVITIES Citizenship Service {Program. Department, College, University) Prmrram Level Program Coordinator, Educational Administration and Supervision, Department of Educational Leadership [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998-2001 Chair, Educational Administration and Supervision Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Leadership [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-200~ Academic Advisor, Educational Administration and Supervision, Department of Educational Leadership [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1997 to present Academic Advisor, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1993-1998 Academic Advisor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies [University of Oklahoma] 1991-1993 Dissertation Chair, Educational Administration and Supervision, Department of Educational Leadership [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1997 to present Dissertation Chair, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1993-1998 10 Dissertation Advisor, Educational Administration and Supervision, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies [University of Oklahoma] 1991-1993 Department Level Faculty Recorder, Department of Educational Leadership [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1999- present Member, Peer Evaluation Committee, Department of Educational Leadership [Urriversity of Arkansas at Little Rock] 2000-present Member, Srudent Evaluation Committee, Department of Educational Leadership [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 2000 Member, Higher Education Program Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Leadership [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998-99 Academic Advisor, Quad Cities K-12 Doctoral Cohort, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1997- 1998 Member, K-12 Doctoral Curriculum Review Committee, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1997-~998 Member, Faculty Status Committee, Department ofEducational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1996-1998 Member, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1995-1996, 1997-98 Member, Research Committee, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1995-1998 Member, Student Recruitment Committee, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 199 5-1997 Coordinator, K-12 Program Professional Practice, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1993-1998 Chair, Faculty Development Committee, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies [Urriversity of Oklahoma] 1992-1993 Chair, Graduate Tuition Fee Waivers Committee, Department ofEducational Leadership and Policy Studies [University of Oklahoma] 1992-1993 Member, Danforth Evaluation Team, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Education [University of Oklahoma] 1992-93 College Level Member, Graduate Faculty, College of Education [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998 to present Member, College of Education Retreat Committee [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1999 & 2001 Member, Associate Dean Search Committee College of Education [Illinois State University] 1997-1998 11 Member, College Council, College of Education [Illinois State University} 1994-1998 President, College Council, College of Education [Illinois State University) 1996-1998 Member, Elections Committee, College of Education [Illinois State University) 1996-1998 Member, Technology Committee, College of Education [Illinois State University) 1996-1998 Member, Multicultural Task Force, College of Education [Illinois State University] 1994-95 Member, Graduate Faculty, College of Education [Illinois State University) 1993-1998 Member, Graduate Faculty, College of Education [University of Oklahoma) 1991-1993 Member, Education Faculty Development Committee, College of Education [University of Oklahoma) 1991-1993 Member, Equal Opportunity Committee, College of Education [University of Oklahoma) 1991-1993 Member, Graduate Faculty Member [University of Oklahoma) 1991-1993 Member, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, COE [University of Oklahoma J 1991-1992) Universitv Level Member, Commission to Combat Intolerance and Harassment [Illinois State University] 1995 1996 Member, Multicultural Task Force, Member, Commission to Combat Intolerance and Harassment [Illmois State University) 1995 1996 Academic Calendar and Schedules Committee [University of Arkansas at Little Rock) 2001-present Program Development and Accreditation Service Member, Provost's Advisory Group on Assessment [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1999-2001 Chair, College of Education Assessment Committee [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1999-2001 Co-Chair, College of Education Assessment Committee [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998-1999 Member, College of Education Assessment Committee [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998-2001 Member, Program Advisory Assessment Committee [University of Arkansas at Little Rock) 1998-2001 Chair, K-12 Program Curriculum Review Committee, Department of Educational Leadership [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998-2001 Member, North Central Se1f Study Task Force (Governance and Administration Community) [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998-1999 Chair, K-12 Program Curriculum Review Committee Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University) 1997- 98 : 12 Member, K-12 Doctoral Curriculum Review Committee, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1997-1998 External Reviewer (Evaluation) ofDeparnnent of Educational Administration Northern Illinois University [sponsored by University Council for Educational Administration] spring 1996 Member, K-12 Program Review Committee, Department of Educational Administration & Foundations [Illinois State University] 1993-1997 Member, Administration Certificate Program Committee, Depamnent of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies [University of Oklahoma] 1991-1993 Member, NCATE Category Evaluation Committee, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies [University of Oklahoma] 1991-1992 Professional and Communitv Service (Program, Department, College, University) Professional Associations Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) 1999-to present American Educational Research Association (AERA) 1991-to present American Education Finance Association (AEF A) 1991-1999 International Academy ofEducational Leaders (IAEL) 1998-to present University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) 1991-98 National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) 1996-2000 Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA) 1998 to present MidWestem Educational Research Association (MWERA) 1993-1998 Southern Regional Council of Professors of Educational Administration (SRCPEA) 1998-to present Illinois Council of Professors of Educational Administration (ICPEA) 1993-98 Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) 1995-98 Kappa Deha PI School Level (Service to Schools) Davenport Public School District, Davenport, IA Little Rock School District, Little Rock, AR Pulaski County School District, Pulaski County, AR Peoria Public School District, Peoria, IL Kankakee Public School District, Kankakee, IL Galesburg Public School District, Galesburg, IL :Pulaski Charter School, Inc., Maumelle, AR East St. Louis Public School District, East St. Louis, MO Bloomington Public School District, Bloomington, IL Oklahoma City Public School District, Oklahoma City, OK Rock Island Public Schools, Rock Island, IL Nicoma Park Public Schools, Nicoma Park, OK Moore Public School District, Moore, OK Metcalf School (Illinois State University), Normal, IL University High School (Illinois State University), Normal, IL Savannah, Public School District, Savannah, GA Chatham County School District, Chatham County, GA School District (Service to School Districts) Little Rock School District, Little Rock, AR 13 State Level Arkansas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 2000 Executive Cormnittee Member, Oklahoma Cormnission for Educational Leadership (University of Oklahoma] 1991-1993 Chair, Administrative Procedure Committee Superintendent's Advisory Council for Accounting and Financial Reporting (sponsored Oklahoma Department of Education) [University of Oklahoma] 1991-1992 Executive Cormnittee Member, Oklahoma Association of School Administrators [University of Oklahoma] 1991-1993 Chair, Administrative Procedure Committee, Superintendent's Advisory Council for Accounting and [University of Oklahoma] 1991-1992 Executive Committee Member, Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration Administrators [University of Oklahoma) 1991 1992 Regional/N ational/lntemational Level Regional Executive Board Member, Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration (University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1999 to present Junior Chair, Division A (Ad.ministration) MidWestern Educational Research Association [Illinois State University] 1997-1998 Chair, Division A (Administration) MidWestern Educational Research. Association [Illinois State University) 1995-1997 National .School Leaders Licensure Assessment Test Examiner, School Leader Licensure Educational Testing Service {Princeton, NJ} (University of Arkansas at Little Rock] July 200 Executive Committee Member, Southern Regional Council on Educational Administration (University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1999 to present Advisory Board Member, Center for the Study of Small/Rural Schools [University of Oklahoma] 1998- 2000 Executive Committee, University Council for Educational Administration [Illinois State University) 1996- 1998 Plenary Representative, University Council for Educational Administration [Illinois State University] 1993- 1996 Faculty Speaker, National Graduate Student Research Seminar (sponsored by the University Council for Educational Administration for UCEA National Convention in Louisville, KY) [Tilinois State University] 1996 14 Planning Committee Member, National Graduate Student Research Semmar in Educational Administration (sponsored by the Uruversiry Council for Educational Education and the American Educational Research Association for ABRA Conference in Francisco, CA) [Illinois State University) 1995-1996 Member, Ad Hoc Finance Committee Uruversity Council for Educational Admmistration [Illinois State University] 1994 1996 Member, Urban Education Consortium (based at Rutgers University in the Center for Government Services) [Illinois State University] 1994-1998 Planning Committee Member, Information Environment for School Leader Preparation Simulation Project [sponsored by UCEA sponsored] 1993-1997 Steering Committee Member, National Research Conference on African American Studies (sponsored.by University of Oklahoma) [University of Oklahoma] 1992-1993 Executive Committee Member, Wisconsin Alumni Association National Alumni Council For Multicultural Diversiry [University or Wisconsin-Madison] 1990-1992 International International Academy of Educational Leaders (IAEL) [University of Arkansas at Little Rock] 1998-to present SELECTED CONSULTING ACTIVITIES Topic School Leader Licensure Charter School Evaluation Student Emollment Student Emollment Trends Flexible Block Scheduling Change, Co=unications & Interpersonal Relations Collegiality and Leadership School Board and Superintendent Relations School Improvement/Change Process Site Educational Testing Service Princeton, NJ Little Rock School District Little Rock, AR Pulaski Charter School, Inc. Maumelle, AR Pulaski Charter School, Inc. Maumelle, AR Pulaski County School District Jacksonville, AR Chicago Public School District Chicago, IL. Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR East St. Louis Public School District East St. Louis, MO Davenp'tlrt Public School District Davenport, IA 15 Date July 2001 June 2001 April 2001 November 2000 October 2000 October 1999 September 1999 July 1998 February 1998 After School Programs Evaluation Title 1: Sunnner School Evaluation Amlexation Curriculum Development/Computer Simulations Administrative Testing/Principalship Block Scheduling School Improvement/Community Relations School Improvement/Diversity Site-Based Fiscal Management Site-Based Management/Personnel Issues Student Diversity S1affRelations & Diversity Educational Finance/Montana Grant Writing/At-Risk Children Galesburg Public School District Gales burg, Illinois Peoria Public School District Peoria, IL Bloomington Public School District Bloomington, IL University Council for Educational Administration St. Louis, MO Educational Testing Services Princeton, NJ Rock Island Public School District Rock Island, IL Galesburg Public School District Galesburg, IL Kankakee Public School District Kankakee,IL Georgia Southern University Savannah., GA Nicoma Park Public School District Nicoma Park, OK Moore Public School District Moore, OK Oklahoma City Public School District February-March Oklahoma City, OK Center For The Study Of Small/ Rural Schools Norman, OK Oklahoma Public School District Oklahoma City, OK December 1997 April 1998 November 1997 Summer 1997 July 1997 June 1997 Spring 1997 February 1997 November 1996 May 1996 & April 1995 March 1993 Spring 1993 1993 Su=er1992 Summer 1992 THESIS AND DISSERTATION COMMITTEE SERVICE Student/Date D. Bangs (2001) Broadnax, W. (2001) Tonic A study of student drug-testing effects in selected Arkansas secondary s:::hools [Chair] A study of Arkansas public school superintendents' knowledge of and attitudes toward charter schools [Chair] 16 Sain, L. (2001) Austin, R (2001) V. Abernathy (2001) W. Bitely (2001) C. Claye (2001) M. Dalla Rosa (2001) A. Tucker (2001) J. Tackett (2000) M. Dickerson, (2000) T. J. Chesser (2000) D. Williams (2000) Y. Meade-Williams (2000) B. Wood (2000) L. J. Jackson (1999) E. Eddings (1999) E. Goldstone (1998) A comparison-of pre-post student outcomes after an intervention of a secondary alternative program for disruptive students [Chair] Role of the special education supervisor as perceived by Arkansas superintendents, principals, and special education supervisors [Member] A Study of the Superintendency supply issue for public education [Chair] English as a second language in the state of Arkansas [Chair] An analysis -of a case study of a secondary alternative education program in Brazil: Lessons for the United States [Chair] Principals' and educational interpreters' perceptions of the evaluation process of educational interpreters in Arkansas public schools [Member] An Investigation of student performance in Arkansas high schools using the traditional schedule, alternate day block scheduJe and intensive block schedule [Chair] Self-reported teacher job satisfaction and perception of administrative listening skills [Chair] Superintendent perceptions of effectiveness: A study of Arkansas . school improvement [Chair] The first statewide study circles on education in America: Participant perceptions of study circles in two Arkansas co=unities (Chair] A descriptive case study of a single innovation's effect on multiple literacy initiatives in Arkansas [Member] A study of the effect of principal leadership style on teacher stress in six. junior high schools in the Pulaski county special school district [Member) A profile of female superintendents in Arkansas 1999-2000 [Member] African-American and Caucasian American students' -satisfaction of perceived instructional strategies in third-and-sixth-grade urban elementary classrooms [Member] Illinois State University Does the level of implementation of total quality management affect student outcomes? [Co-Chair] University of Arkansas at Little Rock Case srudy of the involvement of the business co=unity in the Illinois partnership academy in eight Illinois school districts from 1993 to 1996 [Member] Illinois State University 17 R. L. Kilpatrick (1998) N. J. Anderson (1998) C. W. Dawson (1998) V. D. Steele (1998) B. Hinrichs (1998) E. J. Brown (1998) G. L. Harrison (1998) C. A. Stack (1997) T. M. Eddy (1997) J. D. White (1997) J. J. Pokorney (1997) D. P. Henry (1996) L.A. Obi (1995) J. R. Davis (1995) M. J. Moore (1994) Determining the costs of school year extensions [Member] Illinois State University The four block scheduling model as a change mechanism: A study of three selected high schools (Chair] Illinois State Universi~ A case study of desegregation in the rockford school system, rockford, Illinois, from 1989-1997 [Member] Illinois State University The relationship between leadership styles of elementary principals and school cultures (Member] Illinois State University Understanding situational leadership and its relationship to student project groups [Chair] Illinois State University The instructional leadership role of elementary school principals and its Influence on instructional practices as perceived by elementary school teachers [Chair] Illinois State University An analysis of the dismissal of tenured teachers under article 24A of Illinois public acts 84-126 and 84-972: evaluation of certified employers [Chair] Illinois State University A study of the organizational structure of middle level blue nobon schools and factors that promote efficiency [Chair] Illinois State University Teacher and student perceptions of school environment and student discipline [Chair] Illinois State University Reduced class size and teacher perceptions of its .impact in kindergarten through third grade [Member] Illinois State University Education: relationships with job satisfaction and organization commitment [Member] Illinois State University African American parents involvement in the elementary education of their children [Member] Illinois State University The efficacy of oral English language proficiency policies for international teaching assistants in institutions of higher education [Member] Illinois State University An investigation of the value congruence held by Illinois school board members regarding alternative schooling and the allocation of financial resources .to support alternative education [Member] Dlinois State University African American voter participation: The role ofreligion in the 1992 presidential election (Thesis) [Member] University of Oklahoma 18 E.W. Costa II (1993) I. B. Seay (1993) P.T.B . Freeman (1993) G.W.Griffin(l992) W. L. Anderson (1991) Furnished Upon Request The principal as leader: A study of the perceptions of entry-level teachers [Member] University of Oklahoma Women in leadership roles: Perspectives from female elementary administrators [Member] University of Oklahoma Presidential profiles in higher education: Perspectives from African American women [Member] University of Oklahoma Principals' and superintendents' perceptions of superintendent behaviors and activities which are linked to school effectiveness [Member] University of Oklahoma An analysis of the roles of.high school administrators as perceived by principals and assistant principals in selected Oklahoma .public high schools [Member] Illinois State University REFERENCES 19 TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 3001 PULASKI STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 Board of Education T. Kenneth James, Superintendent of Schools PREPARED BY: i, ~--Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction DATE: February 27, 2003 SUBJECT: Extended Year Education (EYE) Program Evaluation Background Information One of the group of programs required by the federal court to be evaluated with the participation of an external evaluator was the Extended Year Education (EYE) program. District staff had completed a program evaluation after the end of the 2000-2001 school year, and it was presented to the Board of Education for information. Another report was also completed for the 2001-2002 school year. Both of these preliminary studies are attached for the Board's information. Steps Taken as a Result of the 2000-2001 Program Evaluation Three schools initially participated as EYE schools: Stephens Elementary, Mabelvale Elementary, and Woodruff Elementary. In fall 2002, two additional schools were added: Cloverdale Elementary and Mitchell Elementary. Some modifications to the intersessions were made in 2002-2003, but these were not a result of the program evaluation. Designation of External Consultant and His/Her Qualifications On December 2, 2002, the District awarded the contract for the Extended Year Education (EYE) program evaluation to the firm, Youth Policy Research Group, Inc., Dr. William Moore, Senior Partner. Dr. Moore's and Dr. Theresa Akey's resumes are attached, establishing their qualifications. Administrator Participation in Conducting the Program Evaluation In addition to Dr. Moore and his associates, specifically Dr. Theresa Akey, the following LRSD administrators participated in the evaluation: Ms. Frances Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Services Dr. Ed Williams, Department of Planning, Research, and Evaluation Ms. Patricia Price, Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Literacy Board Memo February 27, 2003 Page Two Mr. Ken Savage, Department of Computer Information Systems Ms. Sharon Brooks, Principal, Stephens Elementary School Ms. Tab Phillips, Principal, Mabelvale Elementary School Ms. Janice Wilson, Principal, Woodruff Elementary School Teacher Participation in Conducting the Program Evaluation Teachers at Stephens, Mabelvale, and Woodruff who administered the various assessments-ORA and Observation Surveys at grades K-2
Benchmarks at grade 4
Al Ts at grades 2-5
and SAT-9 at grade 5. Impact on African-American Student Achievement The external evaluator's conclusion was that " Unfortunately, the limited nature of the original design and existing data do not afford us an opportunity to answer in a rigorous manner the key evaluation question oft he extent of impact of the initiative on black student performance." Recommendation That the Board of Education approve the Extended Year Education (EYE) program evaluation for submission to the federal court. BAL/adg i1. JJ. Moore, 1 u u.u,, v h ..... . - -- RFQ23-010--Response of J'ourh Policy Research Group, Inc WILLIAM P. MOORE, PH. D. BI0GRAHICAL SKETCH OCT0BE~ 2002 Dr. Moore holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Kansas and is a Senior Partner with Youth Policy Research Group, Inc. located in Kansas City, Kansas. Cmrently he is the co-investigator for the evaluation of a systemic change initiative (First Things First) in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and just completed a .post-doctoral fellowship with Juniper Gardens Children's Research Project exploring the dimensions of effective learning communities in schools. Dr. Moore serves also as a lecturer at the University of Kansas where he teaches Evaluating School Programs, a doctoral-level educational evaluation course. Dr. Moore has served as Research and Evaluation Director in two urban school districts
Senior Research Associate with the Ewing Marion Kauffinan Foundation
and held facuhy positions in research and measurement at the University of Kansas. Dr. Moore co-founded and directed the Dramatic AIDS Education Project, a collaborative AIDS education program for school-age youth and bas spent the last 6 years conducting research and evaluation studies on the effica~y of this AIDS education program for youth. Two years ago, the Project received Kansas City's Ribbon of Hope Award for outstanding community service towards the elimination of HIV/AIDS. Previously, Dr. Moore was Senior Managing Consultant with GPR&E, a research and evaluation consulting firm. He has consulted with school districts, not-for-profits, health care institutions, national foundations, youth development intermediaries and universities. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of Kansas City Public Achievement, a Minnesota-based youth empowerment program
and recently retired, after 6 years, from the Board of Directors of Sunflower House: A Child Abuse Prevention Center, where he was Vice-President of Education and a member of the agency's Executive Connnittee. He now serves as a member of the Advisory Board. Dr. Moore has served as an expert witness in Federal school desegregation litigation
was a member of the Panel of Writers for the development of the new Student Evaluation Standards coordinated by The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation
and served a twoyear term as a member of the National Research Development Connnittee for the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Dr. Moore's research and evaluation interests have focused on effectively documenting the success of educational reform initiatives
the impact of mandated assessment programs on teacher instructional practice
and the impact of education on the HIV -related knowledge, attitudes and behavioral intentions of youth. Dr. Moore has published in Applied Measurement in Education, Educational Assessment, the Jnrernational Journal of Educational Research, and The American Occupational Therapy Journal. Dr. Moore served 4 years on the Editorial Board of the Occupational Therapy Journal of Research and is currently a grant reviewer for the W. T. Grant Foundation. 7 ~ ~ ' ' ll '. P. Moore() ourh Po/rev Research uroup. iru:.1 _ RFQ23-0 J O--Response of l outh Policy Research Grow . Inc CURRICULUM VITAE WILLJAMP. MOORE, PH. D. Home 114 78 South Wtlder Street Olathe, KS 66061 913. 829. 3077 gprekc@.ao Lcom OCT0BE~ 2002 Office P. 0. Box4196 Kansas City, KS 66104-0196 816. 564. 0143 01) 913 . 390. 6162 (F) wmoore@YPrg.org Educational History 1991 Ph.D . 1984 M.A. 1981 B.S. University of Kansas, Lawrence KS Educational Psychology Major: Evaluation, Research, and Measurement University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Education Major: Secondary Curriculum and InstruCtion University of Kansas- Lawrence, KS Education Major: Secondary Social Sciences Emphasis: Psychology and Sociology Current Appointments and Positions Senior Parmer, Youth Policy Research Group lnc., Kansas City, KS Lecturer. University of K.ansas. Lawrence. KS Granr Reviewer, William- T. Grant foundation, New York, NY Advisory Board, Sunflower House: A Child Abuse Prevention Center, Overland Park, KS Advisory Board. ComrnurotY Heatth Promotion Program- University of Kansas Medical Center. Kansas City. KS 8 Professional Experience Consultation W. P. Moore (J"ourh Poiicy Research Group. mc.1 1 RFQ23-0JO-Response of Youth Pohcy Research Group, inc. 2002-Present Senior Partner, Youth Policy Research Group. Inc., Kansas City, KS. Youth Policy Research Group is a corporate partnership formed by youth and education researchers located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The mission ofthis firm is to engage in applied research and evaluation studies that will contribute to policy and practice decisions and dialogue about the necessary supports and resources youth require to achieve long-term developmental success both academically and behaviorally. Much of the work already completed by YPRG researchers is in the K-12 education arena. Acting managing partner in research and evaluation corporation- administration and company management. 1993-2002 Senior Mana...o-in.2: Consultant, Great Plains Research and Evaluation, Olathe, KS. GPR&E was an education and youth development research and policy firm focused on improving the programming and organiz.ations that children and youth experience. Overall responsibility for managing research and evaluation contractual work. Oversaw a staff of part-time consultants. managed resources and budget, negotiated contracts, oversaw project development, implementation, coordination of data collection, analysis, dissemination, and action planning for future decision-making with clients. Clients included: Ewing Marion Kanffinan Foundation. Through contactual work awarded by EMKF we assisted the following clients: State of Kansas, SRS, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services State of Missouri, Dept. of Mental Health, Div. of Alcohol & Drug Abuse State of Colorado, Team Fort Collins Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese Schools Youth Opportunities Unlimited Coalition for Positive Family Relationships Shawnee Mission East High School, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Shavvnee Mission North High School, Grandview High School, Lee's Summit High School, Blue Valley High School, Wmnetonka High School, Park Hill School District, Center High School, Hickman Mills Management School II Telemedicine Research Center, Portland OR Gambone & Associates: Youth Policy and Research Firm, Philadelphia, PA Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Kansas Shawnee Mission Medical Center Foundation Johnson County Regional Prevention Center Kansas City Young Audiences-KCY A Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, University of Kansas Child Abuse Prevention Coalition The Coterie Theatre 9 ff. P. Moore (fourn Poizcy Researcn uroup. 1 ru.. 1 , RFQ23-0JO-Response of YoUJh Policy Research Group, inc. Through contactual work awarded by KCY A we worked with the following clients: + Kansas City Arts Partners + Kansas City Lyric Opera Kansas City Symphony Fort Osage School District 1988 Evaluation Consultant. Deparrmenr of Art Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Evaluation and data analysis of survey data examining the impact on participants of the Artist-in-Residence program, an integrated art education approach. 1987-88 Research Consultant. Lawrence Unified School District, Lawrence, Kansas. City-wide telephone survey of anitudes towards Lawrence Public Schools. Development of sampling procedures, instrument development and revision., training of telephone interviews and protocol development. Oversee all technical aspects of data collection and analysis for survey of taxpayers and for survey of district employees. Research & Evaluation Management and Staff Positions 1998-20{)2 Director, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, Kansas. Cabinet-level position with direct report to Superintendent of Schools. Responsibilities included the overall management of research, evaluation and assessment functions within the District. Created and organized the department from separate functional units. Prepared short-term and long-range budget and operational plans. Responsibility for all personnel and resource utilization within the Department. Coordinated the actions of 8 professional and support staff members, as well as ten consuhants, to respond to policy and strategic decision making needs of senior district leadership, board members, building administrators and district staff. Met with State-level leadership, community leadership, and Unified Government staff to respond to external stakeholder needs for information. Planned for, and led applied and theoretical research projects to address pressing educational issues relevant to local policy and instructional practice. Collaborated withJdistrict stakeholders and school leadership to find innovative solutions to chronic educational problems in the District. 1997-1998 Senior Research Associate, Department of Research and Evaluation, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri. Responsibilities include providing research and evaluation support to internal clients and external grantees. Primary responsibility for leading all research and evaluation support to Foundation youth development--k-12 educational program initiatives. Client initiatives include local and national restructuring efforts in urban school districts. Provide leadership and management of teams associated with research and evaluation efforts, supervise three junior research and evaluation associates, liaison between research and evaluation and clients
create, plan and manage research and evaluation projects
identify and select external vendors for specific projects
create and review RFPs
review grant proposals requiring research and evaluation oversight or support. Provide information for senior Foundation and school district leadership to inform policy and program decisions regarding urban school restructuring. 10 W P. Moore 11 uu11, , v .. ,_ . .. . RFQ23-0JO-Response of fou1h Policy Research Group, inc 1996-1997 Director, Depanmem of Educational Research and Improvement, Kansas Ciry, Missouri School Disrrict, Kansas City, Missouri. Cabinet-level position with direct report to Superintendent of Schools. Responsibilities included the overall management of research and evaluation functions within the District. Prepared short-term and long-range budget plans, fiscal authority for budget of $600,00o+. Responsibility for all personnel and resource utilization within the Department. Coordinated the actions of 10 professional and support staff. Established partnerships with community groups and school faculty to discuss innovative solutions to chronic educational problems in the District. Represented the District through information and expert testimony to attorneys and the Federal Court in desegregation litigation.. 1993-1995 Director of Research and Assistant Professor, Department of OT Education, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. RespoDS1bilities included mentoring faculty and students to develop and complete research, coordinating and facilitating federal and private grant development, and conducting educational and psychological research_ Collaborating with other researchers in health and education. In addition, provided technical support, instrument and methods development, analytic assistance, and evaluation support to researchers, students, and faculty members university-wide. Membership in Data Envelopment Analysis Users Group and Tele-education users group. Served on departmental and school-wide committees representing research, curriculum and instruction interests. As a member of the faculty of the School of Allied Health I coordinated all school-wide professional development events for faculty. 1989-92 Prornun Evaluator. Kansas City, Missouri School Disrrict, Department of Research, Evaluation, and Testing, Kansas City, Missouri. Complete responsibility for the evaluation of seven to nine magnet school programs annually. Developed evaluation pl.ans, instrumentation, data collection procedures, trained evaluation personnel, coordinated all data collection schedules and activities, assessed reliability, analyzed all data, and wrote formative, sunnnative, and achievement-enrollment summaries annually. Reports informed local policy decisions for Board and senior district leadership. Reports were used to inform Federal court decisions regarding compliance with court orders and progress toward established desegregation outcomes as well as state-level policy regarding desegregation effectiveness in Missouri. 1987-88 Research Assistant. Center for Educatumal Testing and Evaluation, Kansas Internship Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Collected., analyzed., and presented data concerning the development of an observational system for intern teacher/trainer performance-based assessment. Teaching and Academic Appointments 2002 Lecturer. Department of Psychology and Research in Education, University of Kansas. Teaching PRE 816 Evaluation of School Programs, a graduate-level evaluation course for doctoral students. 11 If'. P. Moore (Youth Policy Researcn Group, inc._1 o RFQ13-0JO-Response o.f Yowh Policy Research Group, Inc. 1993-1995 Assistant Professor. Department of OT Education., Universiry of Kansas Medical Center. Tenure-line faculty appointment in the Graduate School. Concurrent appointment as Director of Research. Taught research methods course, graduate statistics and research seminar, graduate professional development seminar
provided thesis advising to students and contributed to the development of graduate program policies and curriculum. Mentored faculty and students in applied social science and behavioral research. Chairperson of Program Evaluation Committee. Coordinator of school-wide Faculty Development Education Seminars. Elected to School of Allied Health Research Committee. 1993-1995 Research Assistant Professor. University of Kansas Cancer Center, University of Kansas Medical Center. Honorary appointment recognizing contnbution to research and scholarly activity. Contnbute consulting and collaborative service to research projects. 1991-1992 Lecturer. Department of Educational Psychology and Research, University of Kansas. Courses taught included EPR 720 a graduate level classroom assessment course
EPR 790 Research and Evaluation Proposal Development
and EPR 710 a graduate level statistics course. 1988-89 Graduate Teaching Assistantship. Department of Educational Psychology and Research, University of Kansas. Complete responsibility for teaching two sections ofEPR 330, a first year graduate level educational assessment and measurement class. 1984-86 Social Sciences Instructor and Department Acting Chajrperson. Turner High School, Turner Unified School District, Kansas City, Kansas. Taught sections of psychology, sociology. political science, and history. Assumed acting chairperson position in Spring of 1986. 1981-82 Social Sciences Instructor. Parsons Junior High School, Parsons Unified School District, Parsons, Kansas. Taught sections of American history and introductory law. Assessment and Testing 1998-2002 Director, Educational Research and Assessment Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, Kansas City, Kansas. (see above for description ofresponsibilities). 1996-1997 Director, Department of Educational Research and Improvement, Kansas City, Missouri School District, Kansas City, Missouri (see above for description ofresponsibilities). 1988-1989 .l\ssistant to Testirur Coordinator. Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation, Kansas Minimum Competency Testing Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Responsible for assisting the coordinator in the daily operation and coordination of a state-wide legislative mandated basic skills testing program. Developed system for item banking 3.000 test items
test paste-up and consrruction
reviewing printing drafts, administering pilot studies of items
assisting with test equating and standard setting activities. 12 W. P. Moore (Youth Policy Research Group. Inc.) - RFQ23-0JO-Response of Youth Policy Research Group, Jru: 1987 Test Item Writer. Cenrer for Educational Testing and Evaluation. University of I(ansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Developed original and revised existing multiple choice mathematics and reading items for inclusion on the 1988 KMCT tests (grades 2, 4, 6, 8. and 10). 1986-1987 T estin!l. Research Assistant. Center for Educational Testing and Evaluacion, I(ansas Minimum Competency Testing Program, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Assisted in test construction, item tracking, and general test development activities and research regarding the KCMT. Publications Educational Psychology Gambone, M.A., Klem, A., Moore, W. P., and Summers, J. A. (2002). First Things First: Creating the conditions & capacity for community-wide reform in an urban school district. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: Kansas City, MO. Gambone, M. A., Klem, A.. Moore, W. P ., and Summers, J. A. (2002). Executive summary of First Things First: Creating the conditions & capacity for community-wide reform in an urban school district. Ewing Marion KaJrffinan Foundation, Kansas City, MO. Moranetz C.A., Hammig BJ., Moore W.P., and Coleman-Henderson K. Violence and Teens: Characteristics of High Risk Youth, Submitted to the The American Journal of Health Behavior. Moore W.P., Moranetz C.A., Owens M.M., Wordlaw-Watkins S.D., Parmet D.B., Enenbach M.J., Arroyo E.J., Hanna M.T., and Hammig B.J. The Effectiveness of a Dramatic HIV/AIDS Education Program on the .Knowledge, Attitudes, Behavioral Intentions and Perceived Personal Risk of Urban Adolescents, Submitted to the Journal of Adolescent Health Moranetz C.A., Hammig BJ., Moore W.P., Turkman D.F., Miller J.W., Stebbins D.R-. Brown C.M., and Mosier M.C. The Community Health Project: An E.xample of Effective Service Learning at the University of Kansas, Submitted to Academic Medicine. Moore, W. P. (1996). Successful grantspersonship: Achieving the three clarities. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, MO. Brown, C., Moore, W. P., Heroman. D., & Yunek. A. (1996). Influence of instrumental activities of daily living assessment method on judgments of independence. The American Occupational Therapy Journal. 50(3), 202-206. Moore, W. P. (1995). Action research: A primer for teacher professional development. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, MO. 13 ~ -"' -------- W P Moore (Youih Policy Research Group, Inc.. 6 RFQ23-0JO-Response of fouih Policy Research Graup, Inc Moore, W. P. (1994). Toe devaluation of standardized testing: One district's response to a mandated assessment. Applied Measurement in Education. 7(4), 343-367. Moore, W. P. (1994). Appropriate test preparation: Can we reach a consensus? Educational Assessment, 2(1 ), 51-68. Miller, M. D. & Moore, W. P. (1991). Private-public school differences in the United States: Findings from the Second International Mathematics Study. International Journal of Educational Research, 15 (5), 433-444. Moore, W. P. Relationships among teacher test performance pressures, perceived testing benefits test preparation strategies, and srodent test performance (Doctoral dissertation. University of Kansas. 1991 ). Dissertation Absrracts Jn1emationale. Health Research and Psychology Beisecker, A. E., Murden, R. Moore, W. P., Graham, D., Helmig, L. (1996) Attitudes of medical students and primary care physicians regarding input of older and younger patients in medical decisions. Medical Care, 34(2), 126-137. Fabian, C. J., Kamel, S., McKittrick, R., Zalles, C., Simon, C., Kimler, B. F Zeiger, S., Moore, W. P ., and Chin, T. ( 1995). Breast tissue biomarkers in women at high and low risk for breast cancer. Proceedings of Cancer Symposium. Wayne State University: Kluwer Publishers. Beisecker, A E., Helmig, L., Graham, D., and Moore, W. P. (1994). Attitudes of oncologists, oncology nurses, and patients regarding medical decision-making by older and younger breast cancer patients. The Geroniologist, 34, 505-512 Fabian. C. J., Zalles, C., Kamel, S., Kimler, B. F., McKittrick, R., Train.in. AS., Zieger, S., Moore, W. P., Hassanein. R.S., Simon. C., Johnson, N., Vergara, B., Jewell, W. R., Lin. F Bhatia, P., and Chin, T. (1994). Prevalence of aneuploidy, overexpressed ER and EGFR and dysplastic cytology in random breast aspirates of women at bigb and low risk for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 30, 263-274. Beisecker, A. E. & Moore, W. P. (1994). Oncologists' perceptions of the effects of cancer patients' companions on physician-patient interactions. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 12 (1/2), 23-39 . Fabian. C. J., Zalles. C., Kamel S., McKittrick- R., Moore, W. P., Zeiger, S Simon, C., }illnler. B., Cramer, A., Garcia. F .. and Jewell, W. (1993). Biomarker and cytologic abnormalities in women at high and low risk for breast cancer. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry, 17G. 153- 160. 14 If'. P. Moore (}ouch Poi icy Researcn Group, Inc.) 9 RFQ23-0JO--Response ojfouth Policy Research Group. in::. Beisecker, A. E. & Moore, W. P. (1992). Physician-cancer patient-companion interactions. Proceedings from the first annual meering of Psychosocial Oncology: Enhancing Patient and Family Care , Beverly Hills. Research, Evaluation and Planning Reports Moore, W. P. and Husman, M. (in press). Constructing youth engagement: A synthesis of literature, observation and professional opinion. Prepared under contract to Kansas City Young Audiences by Youth Policy Research Group. Inc.: Kansas City, KS. Moore, W. P. <l?d Gramlich, A. (Sep. 2002). Evaluation of the impact of the school to entrepreneurship program: Findings from the 2001-2002 implementation. Prepared under contract to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation by Youth Policy Research Group, Inc.: I(ansas City, KS. Gambone, M.A., Klem, A., Moore, W. P., and Summers, J. A. (2002). First Things First: Creating the conditions & capacity for community-wide reform in an urban school district. Gambone & Associates: Philadelphia: PA. Gambone, M.A., Klem, A., Moore, W. P., and Summers, J. A. (2002). Executive summary of First Things First: Creating the conditions & capacity for community-wide reform in an urban school district. Gambone & Associates: Philadelphia: PA. Moore, W. P., Anthony, J., and Husman, M. (Nov. 2001). Evaluation of the TeacherArrist Residency Professional Development Model. Great Plains Research and Evaluation: Olathe, KS. Moore, W. P. (June, 2001) Effectiveness of the Young Audiences ' Artist Training Conference. Great Plains Research and Evaluation: Olathe, KS. Moranetz, C., Moore, W. P., & Coleman-Henderson, K. (Dec, 1999). Evaluation of a Violence Prevention Program for High Risk Youth Phase One: Pro.filing Participants in Project SAFE. Great Plains Research and Evaluation: Olathe, KS. Moore, W. P. (1999). Learning about evaluation: Who are the stakeholders? Research Brief, 4, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Moore, W. P. (1999). Summary of parent and staff support for the Early Release Program. Research Brief, 2, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Moore, W. P. (1999). School leadership mobility in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. KCKPS Research Brief, 1, Department of Educational Research and Assessment. Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. 15 I ' I f i I l I l I ' ' ' -' ' ' ' ' l W. P. Moore (fourh Policy Researcn Group, inc.) JO RFQ23-0/0--Response of Yau1h Policy Research Group, inc. Moore, W. P .. Wright, D., & Cantwell, D. (1999). Assessment 2000: A Plan to creare a world class assessmenr system in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. Moore, W. P., Wright D., & Cronister, J. (1998). 1997-1998 Student perceprions of insrrucrional environment: District summary. I(ansaS City, KS: Department of Educational Research and Assessment, Kansas City, KS Public Schools. Richtermeyer G., Moore, W. P., & Jones, R. L. (1998). Project Choice: A summary of parenr perceptions five years later. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P., Hellmer, T., JianaS L., Jones, R., & Gonzalez, S. (1998). Public achievement in Kansas City: Evaluation of the first year of implementation. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P .. JianaS, L., Helhner, T., & Jones, R. (1998). The scholarship initiative: Synthesis of findings from phases 1 and 2 of the implementation evaluation. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P., Helhner, T., Jianas, L., Jones, R., & Robinson, R. (1998). Evaluation of the firsr year of implementation of Public Achievement in Kansas City: Mid-course findings "Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P. (1998). Long-term planning for the evaluation of Arts Partners programming in schools. Olathe, KS: Great Plains Research and Evaluation. Moore, W. P., Richtermeyer, G., Helhner, T., & Jones, R. (1998). Professional development for urban principals: Findings from a needs assessment of Kansas City principals. hfillSas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P. & Jones, R. (1998). Evaluation of the third annual Successful Schools nerwork meeting. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W.P. & Jones, R. (1998). Evaluation of the second Missouri Superintendent's Forum . Kansas City. MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P. & Jones, R. (1998) Evaluation of the second First Things First educational round.table for school-site reform. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P. & Jones, R. (1998). Evaluation of the Missouri Superinrendent's Forum. Kansas City. MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation 16 Ir. P. Moore (louth Policy Research Group, inc. I I RFQ23-0JO-Re.sponse of foUih Poiicy Research Group. In:: Moore, W. P .. Jones. R. (1997). Evaluarion of the Firsl Things First Educarional Roundtablefor School-Sire Reform. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Daniels, S. D., Jianas. L., & Moore, W. P. (1997). Sustainability srudy of youth development grancees. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P. (1997). Teacher perceptions of school leadership: Decision making support informacion. Kansas City, MO: Kansas City. Missouri School District. Moore, W. P. (1997). College prepatory education? Results of observacions at Lincoln College Preparatory Academy. Kansas City, MO: Kansas City, Missouri School District. Moore, W. P. & Kass, H.K.. (1997). Evaluation of the educarional restructuring efforc in the Kansas City-St. Joseph Catholic Diocese elementary schools: Findings from the second year of evaluation. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P. (1997). Internal audit of Iowa Tests of Basic Skills special testing to determine student eligibiliry for Admission to Lincoln College Prepartory: A report to the Superintendent. Kansas City, MO: Kansas City, MO School District. Moore, W. P. & Kass, H.K.. (1996). Evaluation of the implementation of the FYI Training Insrirute. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P. & Kass, H.K.. (1996). Evaluation of the initial implementation of the Bug H U. G. S. educational program. Shawnee Mission, KS: Shawnee Mission Medical Center Foundation. Moore, W. P., Kass, H.K.., & Welch, K.. (1996). Evaluation of the educational restructuring effort in the Kansas City-St. Joseph catholic diocese elementary schools: Findings from the first year of evaluation. Kansas City, MO: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Moore, W. P.
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