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RECEIVED MAY 1 1' 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Agenda Little Rock School District Board of Directors' Meeting CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES May2004 :- C')..,
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a :z !=' C') ..... > - I. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS REGULAR MEETING *May 20, 2004* 5:30 p.m. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call 11. PROCEDURAL MATTERS A. Welcome to Guests 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Superintendent's Citations B. Partners in Education - New Partnerships Baseline Elementary School, represented by Eleanor Cox & Shara Hampton McDonald's - Geyer Springs & Baseline Stores, represented by Kristen Nosier C. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak) D. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: A. Remarks from Board Members B. Student Assignment Report C. Budget Update D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects E. Internal Auditors Report F. Technology Update * Rescheduled from May 27 to allow for high school graduations. C') "0 ),,:,C . m ~c .... :1: Oz o> :,c:,C m0--<.,
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J 111 ~uvvn 1,..., ,. D. CTA To: From: Through: Subject: Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 May 20, 2004 Board of Education Debbie Milam, Director, ViPS/Partners in Education o/ Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Partners in Education Program: New partnership.~ 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 school and business 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 partnership: Baseline Elementary School and McDonald's-Geyer Springs and Baseline stores !I' ~ C: 0 m .C,,: .z.. . O:,,. ?
!:l mc5 z I: zm... . ~ a, C: 8 .m.. .C,,: ~... m a, 0z 0., , .~.. .nm.. . C/) BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3623 Baseline Rd. Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Partnership Agreement between Baseline Elementary and McDonald's Restaurant - Geyer Springs & Baseline Stores McDonald's Restaurant agrees to do the following: Present an assembly with Ronald McDonald during Red Ribbon Week (2004 - October 291h or other date during the week of October 25) Furnish one or more readers for VIPS reading day (2 nd Tuesday in November) Purchase uniforms Mentor two students Provide an opportunity for one or more intermediate students to job shadow at McDonald's (sometime during the month of February) Furnish a Career Day speaker Provide an opportunity for small group field trips to McDonald's for intermediate students Furnish flyers and coupons for a Baseline family night at McDonald's Geyer Springs location 3 or 4 times a year Participate in Baseline's community service project Sponsor a family for Christmas Sponsor a child by providing uniforms and school supplies Baseline Elementary agrees to do the following: Choir and/or drill team will perform for McDonald's during the holidays or other special events as arranged Collaborate with McDonald's on a float or banner for the Southwest Christmas Parade (usually the Saturday after Thanksgiving) Furnish a calendar of school events and invite McDonald's personnel to appropriate events Provide appropriate tokens of appreciation for partnership LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 SHERMAN STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Junious Babbs OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Junious C. Babbs, Associate Superintendent Phone: (501) 447-2955 E-Mail: junious.babbs@lrsd.org THROUGH: SUBJECT: Dr. Morris Holmes, Superintendent Student Assignment Update DATE: May 20, 2004 Student Assignment Committee Update The first session of the Student Assignment Committee has been set to convene in the LRSD Board Room, 810 W. Markham, on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Patty Barker's name has been added to the committee. Appropriate information has been provided. Periodic updates will be given to keep you up on where things are. Mr. Daugherty, Co-Chair, may address additional updates and/or response to questions. Brown 50th Anniversary May 17, 2004 marked the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka. (A ruling by the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court that outlawed school segregation in the United States). This ruling is of significant importance and has had lasting implications in Arkansas and the Little Rock School District. LRSD presently detects strength, taking pride in our diversity and embracing a broad range of opportunity. As we acknowledge this anniversary and enter the '04-05 school year, we will take time to reflect on historical and present issues that result from this event. Additional information may be accessed via the LRSD website ( w\\'\\. lrsd.org). Pre-K 4 Year-Old Program Expansion Application is being made to the Arkansas Department of Education for Arkansas Better Chance for School Success (ABCSS). The district is seeking funding for approximately sixty-six (66) PreK classrooms for 4-year-olds. We await notification in early-mid summer to initiate 2004-05 student application and assignment. :..n.. m C') :z:c 0 8 -< :,
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inancial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Bill Goodman ~~ May 2004 Construction Report - Bond Projects Please note the number of projects that are under construction. All are scheduled for completion by the start of the 2004-05 school year. The only exceptions are the interior renovation of Central High School and the renovation/addition to Dunbar Middle School. The Central project will be completed before the start of the 2005-06 school year. The Dunbar project is scheduled for completion late this fall. The contract for partial asbestos abatement and the microbial remediation at Mitchell has been awarded. The contractor has sixty (60) days to complete this work. Once completed, the remodeling work for Mitchell will begin. Please call me at 447-1146 if you have any questions. 810 W Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.lrsd.k12.ar.us S01-124-2000 fax: 501-324-2032 :.n.. p:: :,:: z 0,. . 8 -< ::0 m ~ ~ ~ ::0 m :,:: ~ .0. , ~,..., .., !T )> C !: C
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, Facility Name Baseline Booker Brady Central Dunbar J. A. Fair Geyer Springs Henderson McClellan Mitchell Parkview Pulaski Hgts. Elem Pulaski Hgts. MS Southwest CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY20, 2004 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION I Project Description Cost I t::st. completron Date Renovation $953,520 Jul-04 Roof $48,525 Aug-04 Addition/renovation $973,621 Aug-04 . Renovation - Interior $10,200,266 Aug-05 Renovation/addition I $6,149,023 Dec-04 6 classroom addition & cafeteria/music I room addition I $3,155,640 May-04 Roof Repair $161 ,752 Aug-Qi Lockers $80,876 Aug-04 1 Classroom Addition $2,155,622 Jul-04 I Building Remediation $165,000 I Jul-04 Addition $2,121,226 . Jun-04 Renovation I $1,193,259 Aug-04 Renovation $3,755,041 Aug-04 I Addition I $2,000,000 Aug-04 Tech Ctr / Metro Renovation Addition/Renovation - Phase II $3,679,000 Jun-04 Wakefield Rebuild $5,300,000 I Jul-04 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION - SUMMER2004 Facility Name I Project Description Cost I Est. completJon Date Booker ADA Rest rooms I TBD Au!tQi Central I Reflecting Pond $50,000 Aug-04 Central IHVAC Renovation - Band Area I $225,ooo I Au!tQi Chicot 1Drainage $64,700 Aug-04 Chicot Sound Attenuation & Fire Alarm $53,919 Aug-04 Mitchell !Renovation $2,212,493 Aug-05 Western Hills ADA Rest rooms $15,~ Auq-04 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED Facility Name I Proiect Description Cost I Est. Completion Date Booker Electrical Upgrade Unknown I Unknown Carver I Media Center Expansion I Unknown , Unknown Chicot Electrical Upgrade I Unknown ! Unknown Cloverdale Elementary Addition Unknown Unknown Dodd 1Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown Fair Park Addition Unknown Unknown Forest Heights Remodel $1,400,000 Unknown Garland Remodel Unknown Unknown Gibbs Addition Unknown Unknown Mablevale Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown McDermott Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD , Unknown Meadowcliff Remodel I -- --- - - -U-nknown Unknown Pulaski Hgts. MS ~gy monitoring system installation . Unknown Unknown Rightsell -- - Renovation -- $2,494,000 ~ ug-06 Washington - Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown Electrical Upgrade & HVAC -- . $640,0~ -- - Western Hills ~ g-05 ------ -- ----- Western Hills Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown - Parkinq addition-- ---- - $193,777 - Woodruff Unknown CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY20, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Project Description I Cost I t::st. completion Date Administration Asbestos abatement $380,495 Mar-03 Administration Fresh air system $55,000 Aug-03 Administration Fire alarm $32,350 Aug-03 Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation I I May-02 Alternative Learning Ctr. 'Energy monitoring system installation $15,160 Oct-01 Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy efficient lighting $82,000 Dec-01 Badgett Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 Jul-01 Badgett Fire alarm $18,250 I Aug-02 Bale Classroom addition/renovation $2,244,524 Dec-02 Bale Energy monitoring system Mar-02 Bale Partial roof replacement $269,587 Dec-01 Bale HVAC $664,587 Aug-01 Booker 'Energy efficient lighting $170,295 Apr-01 Booker Energy monitoring system installation $23,710 Oct-01 Booker Asbestos abatement --- $10,900 Feb-02 Booker Fire alarm $34,501 Mar-02 Brady Energy efficient lighting $80,593 . Sep-02 Brady Asbestos abatement $345,072 I Aug-02 Carver Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 I May-01 Carver 1 Parking lot $111 ,742 Aug-03 Central Parking Student parking $174,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley Stadium light repair & electrical repair $265,000 I Aug-03 Central/Quigley Athletic Field Improvement I $38,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley I Irrigation System $14,500 Aug-03 Central Purchase land for school Unknown Dec-02 Central I Roof & exterior renovations $2,000,000 Dec-02 Central Ceiling and wall repair $24,000 Oct-01 Central Fire Alarm System Design/Installation $80,876 Aug-01 Central Front landing tile repair $22,470 Aug-01 Cloverdale Elem. Energy efficient lighting I $132,678 Jul-01 Cloverdale MS Energy efficient lighting I $189,743 Jul-01 Cloverdale MS Major renovation & addition I $1,393,822 I Nov-02 Dodd Energy efficient lighting I $90,665 Aug-01 Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile I $156,299 I Jul-01 Dodd Replace roof top HVAC I $215,570 I Aug-02 Facilities Service I Interior renovation i $84,672 Mar-01 Facility Services Fire alarm I $12,000 l Aug-03 Fair Park HVAC renovation/fire alarm I $315,956 I Apr-02 Fair Park Energy efficient lighting I $90,162 Aug-01 Fair Park - Asbestos abatement-ceiling ! $59,310 __ Aug-01 J. A. Fair - --- Energy efficient lighting I $277,594 Apr-01 J. A. Fair Press box _,___ - $10,784 Nov-00 - - -- - - J. -A. F-air- - - Security cameras $12,500 Jun-01 - --
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The total $1.8 million - Dec-01 Mann Walkway canopies is what has been Dec-01 Mann Boiler replacement used so far on the Oct-01 Mann Fencing , projects listed Sep-01 Mann Partial demolition/portable classrooms completed for Mann. Aug-01 McClellan Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 Jul-03 McClellan Irrigation System $14,750 I Jul-03 McClellan Security cameras I $36,300 Jun-01 McClellan Energy efficient lighting I $303,614 I May-01 McClellan Stadium stands repair $235,000 Aug-01 McClellan Intercom $46,000 Feb-02 McDermott I Energy efficient lighting $79,411 Feb-01 McDermott I Replace roof top HVAC units I $476,000 Aug-02 Meadowcliff Fire alarm I -- $16,175 . Jul-01 -Me-adowcliff Asbestos abatement - $253,412 ~g-02 -Me-adowcliff . Eng~gy efficient lighting $88,297 - Dec-02 Metropolitan __ - - Replace cooling tower - $37,203 - --De-c-00 Metropolitan Replace shop vent system - $20,000 - ~y-01 Metro~olitan Energy monitoring system installation $17,145 - Aug-01 Mitchell - - -- ~rgy efficient lighting $103,642 - - ~r-01 Mitchell ___ Energy monitoring system installation $16,695 Jul-01 --- - - Mitchell Asbestos abatement $13,000 Jul-01 -- -- -- ----- --- --- Oakhurst HVAC renovation $237,237 ALJ_g-01 Otter Creek --- -- -energy monitoring system installation ~695 May-01 Otter Creek Energy~fficient lighting - - - $81,828 . Apr-01 - Otter Creek Asbestos abatement $10,000 Aug-02 - -- --- -- - - -Ott-er Creek -- Parking lot - - $138,029 - ~g-02 Otter Cree-k - 6 classroom addition $888,778 Oct-02 - - --- - Otter Creek Parkinq Improvements $142,541 Auq-03 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 20, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Est. Completion Facility Name Project Description Cost Date Parkview HVAC controls $210,000 Jun-02 Parkview Roof replacement ' $273,877 Sep-01 Parkview 'Exterior lights $10,784 Nov-00 Parkview HVAC renovation & 700 area controls I $301,938 Aug-01 Parkview Locker replacement $120,000 I Aug-01 Parkview Energy efficient lighting $315,000 Jun-01 Procurement Energy monitoring system installation $5,290 Jun-02 Procurement Fire alarm $25,000 Aug-03 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Move playground $17,000 I Dec-02 Rightsell Energy efficient lighting $84,898 Apr-01 Rockefeller Energy efficient lighting $137,004 Mar-01 Rockefeller Replace roof top HVAC $539,175 I Aug-01 Rockefeller Parking addition $111,742 Aug-02 Romine Asbestos abatement $10,000 I Apr-02 Romine Major renovation & addition $3,534,675 Mar-03 SecurityfTransportation , Bus cameras I $22,500 I Jun-01 Southwest Asbestos abatement $28,138 Aug-00 Southwest New roof I $690,000 Oct-03 Southwest Energy efficient lighting $168,719 Jan-02 Southwest Drainage I street widening $250,000 Aug-03 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation $4,830 I Aug-02 Student Assignment Fire alarm $9,000 Aug-03 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 I Dec-01 Technology Upgrade . Upgrade phone system & data Nov-02 Terry Energy efficient lighting $73,850 Feb-01 Terrv Driveway & Parking $83,484 I Aug-02 Terry Media Center addition $704,932 Sep-02 Wakefield Security cameras $8,000 Jun-01 Wakefield Energy efficient lighting $74,776 Feb-01 Wakefield Demolition/Asbestos Abatement $200,000 Nov-02 Washington Security cameras $7,900 Jun-01 Washington Energy efficient lighting $165,281 Apr-01 Watson Energy monitoring system installation $8,530 Jul-01 Watson Asbestos abatement $182,241 Aug-01 Watson Energy efficient lighting $106,868 Aug-01 Watson Asbestos abatement $10,000 Aug-02 Watson Major renovation & addition $800,000 Aug-02 Western Hills Asbestos abatement $191,946 Aug-02 Western Hills Intercom $7,100 Dec-01 Western Hills Energy efficient lighting $106,000 I Jul-01 Williams Renovation i $2,106,492 - Mar-04 Williams Parking expansions
- $183,717 -De-c-03 Williams Energy efficient lighting $122,719 Jun-01 Wilson Renovation/expansion $1,263,876 ~ Feb-04 -- - - Wilson Parking Expansion $110,000 Aug-03 Woodruff - Renovation ' $246,419 Aug-02 4 =" -< Ill :z:c 0 r 8 -<
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i .n., C ~ Date: May 20, 2004 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS To: Board of Directors From: ~andy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - May This is the fifty-fifth communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with one high school, two middle schools and one elementary school to resolve financial issues in their activity funds. b) Reviewing monthly financial information for all schools and assisting in resolving balance issues. c) Training school staff at schools on financial processes by request. Activities Advisory Board (AAB) a) Working with the new Activities Advisory Board to develop plans for the new school year and beyond. b) Assist the Activities Advisory Board in its mission to strengthen the effectiveness and viability of activities in the District. c) Working with the Activities Advisory Board to provide ways to assist the different Booster groups in our schools. Board Policy and Regulation a) Coordinating development of payroll guidelines with Financial Services as part of Financial Services Section of the District Operations Manual. Technology a) Monitoring technology plans and technology meetings to determine how use of technology will improve and streamline the workflow for staff persons. b) Facilitating technology upgrade in cooperation with the English Department for Yearbook and Newspaper production staff in LRSD high schools to improve access to tools needed for students and staff. f) :,0 m % ~ 0.. , ~ .)...>,, Audit Report - May 2004 Page 2 of2 Training a) Served as a trainer for financial portion of Nuts & Bolts, Bookkeeper & Secretaries Training, Security Guard Training, individual school in-service meetings, and others as needed. Working to facilitate best means to improve financial processes and increase accountability for resources. Training new bookkeepers on bookkeeping procedures as requested. b) Placed training material, smart worksheets, and other helpful items on the Teachers Lounge section of the Little Rock School District web page. c) Coordinated guidelines and aids to inform and assist new activity sponsors of specific tasks relating to each activity. Added new checklist for spirit sponsors and smart spreadsheet for fundraiser reconciliation. This information is now in the Teachers Lounge section of the District web page. d) Developed skills test for financial positions. Implementing in coordination with Human Resources. Audit Area Sampling and Review of Financial Procedures Other a) Pulling samples of district expenditures to test for accuracy, accountability, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing district payroll processes for compliance, economy and efficiency, internal controls, and cost control. Working with Financial Services Payroll on internal control and processing issues. b) Working with Financial Services on internal controls and rules for payroll processes and implementation of a new interface system. c) Monitoring other selected risk areas for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing grant programs. d) Working with Child Nutrition on implementation of streamlined information processing system with Information Services and Child Nutrition Staff. e) Working with Information Services on streamlining of data processes regarding SIS reporting. f) Monitoring cost reduction efforts in the District. g) Monitoring combined payroll and human resources issues for compliance with board direction and internal controls. h) Reviewing leave accountability system. a) Provided technical assistance to school staff on grant writing. b) Served as co-chair of Strategic Team One - Financial Resources. c) Served as District coordinator of United Way's Day of Caring (April 17, 2004). Problem Resolution a) I have made myself available to help resolve financial issues, assist in improving processes, and help find solutions to questions that arise. Please let me know if you need further information. My telephone number is 501-447-1115. My e-mail is sandy.becker@lrsd.org. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Date: May 20, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors FROM: Lucy Neal, Director Technology and Media Services John Ruffins, Director Computer Information Services THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Title/Subject Summary Objectives Expected Outcomes Population/Location Budget Amount Managers Duration Long Range/Continuation Technology Report On May 3 professional development sessions were held at all schools to provide training to staff in the integration of technology into the curriculum. Teacher trainers at each school provided the training after coming to the IRC for training from Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. Comments from principals and teachers have been very positive with requests to provide similar sessions in the future. Since the last Board meeting we have received notification on our E-rate applications for this year: o Our 2003-2004 applications for WAN lease, telephone service, electronics and cabling were all not funded. The reason given is that our documentation did not prove that price was the primary factor in selecting the vendor. We will appeal this decision. Some of these same applications have been funded in the past. o The E-rate web site this week posted a commitment to fund media retrieval systems in the amount of $1.3 million for 8 LRSD schools. Those schools are Brady, Fair Park, Franklin, Mitchell, Rightsell, Rockefeller, Wakefield, and Watson. Henderson Middle School has been approved to get an EAST lab next year. This brings the LRSD total of EAST labs up to 10. To provide an update to the Board of Directors on the status of technology projects To continue to implement the approved technology plan NIA NIA Lucy Neal - Instructional John Ruffins - Technical April 22 - May 20, 2004 Technology Plan is approved from 2003-2006. ?' ,: n
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m .0. , "...'. ..>..,, Personnel Changes Page 6 May 20, 2004 NAME Johnson, Lott Lanum, Robert McClelland, Bernard Meek, Kimberly Menhart, Gloria Palmer, Jerry POSITION SCHOOL Security Officer FAIR Custodian MCDERMOTT Custodian WOODRUFF Instr. Aide FULBRIGHT Instr. Aide FULBRIGHT Custodian SOUTHWEST START DATE END DATE 4-12-04 4-12-04 3-24-04 4-21-04 4-12-04 4-5-04 SALARY CLASS 36-10 SOFR9 1-01 CUS928 1-01 CUS12 1-01 INA925 1-07 INA925 1-01 CUS12 ANNUAL SALARY 14050.00 annual 2470.33 prorated 10626.00 annual 1963.50 prorated 13784.00 annual 3929.91 prorated 9466.47 annual 1330.42 prorated 7150.76 annual 1004.97 prorated 14849.00 annual 9605.00 prorated Personnel Changes Page 7 May 20, 2004 NAME Saler, Maria Scarver, Rachel Williams, Denita NONE NONE POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition HALL Custodian FAIR Security Officer METRO START DATE END DATE 4-6-04 4-12-04 4-22-04 Non-Certified Promotion Non-Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS 3-09 FSH550 1-01 CUS925 36-11 SOFR9 ANNUAL SALARY 8686.00 annual 1756.19 prorated 5313 .00 annual 981.75 prorated 14473.00 annual 1908.53 prorated !Jl n 0 E .~... nm ::z: n .mz.. . m "' r> ~ C> !l ~/
l .z...Z.... C: "-<' n,... . n r> "m' ::z: ~ 0.. , ~....,, '54.n Individual Approach to a World efKno1v/edge" DATE: May 20, 2004 TO: FROM: Board of Education ~ Ms. Beverly Williams, Director-Human Resources THROUGH: Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Re: Rehire of staff members It is recommended that all certified teachers, except those in intern positions, or those funded with grant funds which end prior to June 30, 2005, be rehired effective May 20, 2004, for the 2004-05 school year. It is recommended that all other Little Rock School District employees be rehired effective May 20, 2004 for the 2004-05 school year, except those in positions funded with grant funds which end prior to June 30, 2005. Any employee who is recommended by the Superintendent for non-renewal or termination pursuant to the Arkansas Teacher Fair Dismissal Act or the Arkansas Fair Hearing Act is not recommended for rehire for the 2004-05 school year, unless through the grievance process and/or their board hearing the non-renewal or termination recommendation is not upheld. 810 \Y/ Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.lrsd.org 501-44 7-1000 fax: 501-44 7-1001
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o '~n Individual Approach to a World if Knowledge" May 20, 2004 To: Little Rock School District Board of Directors From: .~orris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Prepared by:('f-severly Williams, Director of Human Resources Re: Contract egotiations It is recommended that the following contract revisions be approved as were negotiated with the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association. These changes are for the 2004-05 school year and are addendums to the previously negotiated agreements. Transportation- Bus Drivers, Aides, and Monitors Security Officer 810 \X'. 1arkham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.lrsd.org 501-447-1000 fax: 501-447-1001 !ZI 0 0 :I: .~.. p:: ::z: 0 m .z. . m ,ID != n n !Tl > a, 0 V, V, C) ~..... LRSD Board of Directors and the LRCTA Bus Drivers, Aides, and Monitors Negotiated Agreement for the 2004-05 School year 1) Salary: a. 10% for the 2004-05 school year b. There is no guarantee in this package that additional funds allocated to LRSD because of Act 59 and/or changes in the Lakeview Court Settlement will be added to the teacher salary schedule. c. The two top out stipends mentioned on page 46 of the 2000-2003 agreement will be applied for the term of this agreement. 2) Article 21 Employee Benefits (Insurance): 1. Up to $260 for the 2004-05 school year. 2. Employees currently receiving the $550 in lieu of health insurance will not receive the stipend for the 2004-05 school year. They will be given an opportunity to enroll in a health insurance program during open enrollment in the fall. 3) The language offered by the board proposals on April 16, 2004, relative to Articles 9, 12, 13,14, 19 and pay codes must be agreed to with the following changes: Article 9, Section J (9) or failure Article 9, Section J, Note: Drivers who are convicted of a DWI or who have three moving violations on their driving records are no longer eligible to drive a LRSD School Bus. Such drivers will be reassigned to a LRSD vacant position for which they are qualified and will be compensated at the corresponding grade/step for the new position. If there are no vacant positions or no vacant positions for which they are qualified, then they will be terminated from the Little Rock School District. If a driver commits a third at-fault accident and that at-fault charge is subsequently overturned within three (3) months of the infraction, the driver will be restored to his/her original position. Drivers who have an at-fault accident overturned, within three (3) months and submit proof of this to the District, will have the at-fault status for the accident removed from their personnel file. A1ticle 13, new Section G on LRCTA proposal April 19, 2004 Article 14, Section A, Change future summer employment to summer employment for the next two years 4) Article 14 E (3), Change On or around to By October 1 of each year, (Unless an emergency prevents the Administration from compiling the necessary information.) all routes will be open for bidding. Article 19 E, add the following to the last sentence, except attendance incentive pay. Pay code Changes: 113 to $7.00 400 to $6.00 401 A to $3.50 INS 1 to $10.00 per hour Superintendent Cabinet will be $40.00 5) Current Contract Language will be in effect for articles 1, 2, 8, and 11 !I' n 0 IC .~.. m n % n .zm. . m "' ~ n n !'" c>c n ""'' C) .z~.. For Board Approval April 16, 2004 Board Proposal #2 ARTICLE 9. DISCIPLINE/nJST CAUSE A. No employee shall be disciplined (including warnings, reprimands, suspensions, reductions in rank, discharge, lay-off, terminations or other actions that would adversely affect the employee) without just and sufficient cause. B. The specific grounds forming the basis for disciplinary action will be made available to the employee and the Association upon request. C. An employee shall be entitled to have present a representative of the Association during any disciplinary action except oral warnings. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with respect to the employee until such representative of the Association is present provided that the Association representative must be available within twenty-four (24) hours of notice of the impending action. Further, in the event that a disciplinary action is proposed, the employee shall be advised of the right to representation under this provision of the Agreement prior to the action being taken. In the event an employee voluntarily waives their right to representation he/she shall be asked to sign a form stating such intent. D. The employer agrees to follow a policy of progressive discipline which normally includes one (I) written warning, one (I) written reprimand, suspension without pay, and discharge with exception of certain offenses stated in Section J which are grounds for immediate termination or provide for a specified penalty. Any disciplinary action taken against an employee shall be appropriate to the behavior which precipitates said action. Suspension without pay will normally be for 3 to I 0 working days. E. Employees who are terminated shall be given all accrued wages no later than the next payday. F. Employees who have not completed the initial probationary period of six (6) months may be discharged for any cause that is not arbitrary or capricious. 19 G. H. Employees who have not completed the initial probationary period of six (6) months shall not have access to the Grievance Procedure for disciplinary action or discharge. All employees are expected to conform to reasonable standards of performance and conduct. I. There are occasions when persons, because of the nature of their misconduct, may be suspended and recommended for immediate termination. J. Following are examples of serious offenses for which an employee will be recommended for immediate termination. These offenses may include, but are not limited to: I. Conviction, at a trial court level, of any felony or misdemeanor which is manifestly inconsistent with the safe and efficient operation or reputation of the school or department. 2. Fighting, threatening or attempting to do bodily injury to an employee or student. Bodily injury means physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition. 3. 4. Carrying weapons. A weapon is any object that could cause injury to another person or is not required to be in the possession of that employee in the normal course of his/her job. Stealing or misappropriation of property of the School District or the employees of the Little Rock School District. 5. Malicious mischief, the abuse, misuse or deliberate destruction or damaging of property, tools or equipment of the Little Rock School District or other employees of the LRSD. 6. Altering, tampering or falsification of time cards, "sign-in out" rosters or other reporting documents relative to attendance, promptness or departure. 7. Drinking alcoholic beverages on the job or during the duty day
or the possession of, or introduction of, any alcoholic beverages on LRSD prope1iy at any time. This also includes reporting to work while under the influence of alcohol. 8. Use of non-presc1ibed narcotics, and/or the use, possession, or transmitting on LRSD vehicles or premises of drugs or substances capable of modifying mood and/or behavior. 20 !I' n 0 I: .~.. Ill :c n .mz. . m ::0 ~ IT IT !'" > "n' ""'' C) z~ ..... 9. Insubordination, including refusal or failure to perform work assigned and/or refusal to obey orders of supervisors. 10. Disorderly, disruptive or immoral conduct on LRSD vehicles or premises. 11. The making of or publishing of false, vicious or malicious statements concerning a supervisor or other employee of the Little Rock School District. 12. Falsification of personnel or other official school or insurance records, or making false statements when applying for employment. 13. Falsifying or refusing to give testimony concerning accidents involving school vehicles and/or incidents which are being investigated. 14. Failure to observe or purposefully disregard school district and department policy or procedure. 15. Use of District facilities, personnel, or equipment for non-District purposes. ote: Drivers who are convicted of a DWI or who have three moving violations on their driving record are no longer eligible to drive a Little Rock School District school bus. Additionally, drivers charged with three at fault accidents are no longer eligible to drive a Little Rock School District school bus. Such drivers will be considered for reassignment to other LRSD vacant positions for which they are qualified and will be appropriately compensated at the corresponding grade/step for the new position. However, drivers in this circumstance may request a position as a bus monitor if there are available positions. The decision to allow the driver this option rests 1,1,rith the Director of Transportation aHd will be based OH the driver's seHiority, overall job performaHce, and atteHdaHce. 21 For Board Approval Date: April 13, 2004 Board Proposal #2 ARTICLE 12. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION A. Each employee, upon employment or at the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall be apprised in specific terms of his/her responsibilities, which shall be consistent with the District adopted job description. Employees will be informed of the specific criterion upon which they will be evaluated and who is responsible to evaluate the employee. Each employee shall be given a copy of the evaluation form. The evaluator shall distribute this material, including an explanation. Evaluators shall be administrative personnel of the District. Employees shall be evaluated by their immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor will be identified at the time of bidding or when permanent assignments are made. Other observations shall be made in writing at the time of observation. Evaluation criteria shall be based upon the specific skills outlined in District approved job descriptions. Evaluation criteria shall not require the employee to give unreasonable service or loyalty to any individual or to tolerate or endure abusive behavior or dangerous or threatening circumstances. (The evaluatiofl iHstrumeHt shall deHote Good, Fair, Needs Improvemeflt, Needs RetrainiHg for each criteriofl and o,rerall performance and shall have appropriate space for explaHatory commeHts.) B. It shall be the District's responsibility to assist employees in becoming oriented to the District and to improve their work performance through direct observation of the employee. The appropriate supervisor/administrator shall provide written summaries of these observations, together with any recommendations the administrator may have for the employee. All employees shall be evaluated at least once a year with 20 day probation for performance. C. Any employee who disagrees with an observation or recommendation may submit a written answer which shall be attached to the file copy of the observation in question. Any overall unsatisfactory rating, observation or recommendation which adversely affects the employee's standing may be grieved through the grievance procedure. D. All administrators/supervisors involved in performance evaluation shall be fully and properly trained in the techniques and criteria to be used in the evaluation process. Administrators/supervisors involved in evaluation shall be knowledgeable of the job 24 !D (") 0
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o rn > a, (") u, u, C) ~ .z.. . area of the employee. No evaluation shall unduly interfere with the employee's carrying through his/her job assignment. E. In the event termination or non-renewal of the employee's contract is recommended, the employee and the Association shall be furnished a copy of such recommendation by certified mail or receipted hand-delivery with a statement of the reasons on which it is based. F. If an employee who has completed the required probationary period receives a notice pursuant to Section E above and Act 631 of 1991 desires a hearing, that employee is entitled to appeal the action under the Grievance Procedure (Article V). In such cases, the employee shall initiate the grievance at Level Two. 25 For Board Approval Date: April 13, 2004 Board Proposal #2 ARTICLE 13. EMPLOYMENTPROCEDURES A. Employees in the bargaining unit will serve in one of the following job classifications: B. 1. Full-Time Substitute Special Education Driver. A driver who has been selected to Substitute for any driver, monitor or aide position which is either unassigned or temporarily vacant due to employee absence. Must possess a Commercial Driver's License. When two or more persons who bid for a Full-Time Substitute Special Education Driver position are relatively equal in qualifications as determined in accordance with written, job-related, selection criteria (performance and attendance), seniority will govern. 2. 3. 4. Special Education Driver. A driver who has been selected to operate a special education vehicle in support of students with special needs. Must possess a Commercial Driver's License. When two or more persons who bid for a Special Education Driver position are relatively equal in qualifications as determined in accordance with written, job-related, selection criteria (performance and attendance), seniority will govern. Special Education Driver's Aide. An employee who has been selected, based upon demonstrated ability and/or the recommendation of dispatch and supervisory personnel, to assist the Special Education Driver in maintaining equipment, discipline, control, and comfort for students assigned to special education vehicles. The aide must possess the same driver's certification as school bus drivers and must maintain driving proficiency to allow for assignment as a driver when required. Slniority is not thl primary consicilration in Slllction for this position. (This position is bling phasld out through attrition. to bl rnplacld by Splcial Education Bus Monitors). Special Education Bus Monitor. An employee selected to provide assistance to students loading, unloading, and riding on special education buses. Employee must meet qualifications listed in the approved job description. 5. The District will no longer hire bus monitors, however, all bus monitors presently employed for the 2003-04 school year will be grand fathered into that position. The position will then be eliminated as the positions are vacated. Seniority shall be defined as the length of service within the District as a member of the bargaining unit. Accumulation of seniority shall begin on the employee's first working day. A holiday shall be counted as the first working day in applicable situations. In the 26 !JI (") 0 I: .i.i.:. ~ ::c n m .z.. . m
,o !'Tl > a, enn u, C) z~ ..... event that more than one individual employee has the same starting date of work, position on seniority list shall be determined by drawing lots. C. Probationary employees shall have no seniority until completion of the probationary period at which time their seniority shall revert to their first day of work. D. The employer shall prepare, maintain and post the seniority list. The initial seniority list shall be prepared and posted conspicuously in the Drivers' lounge with revisions and updates prepared and posted thereafter. A copy of the seniority list and subsequent revisions shall be furnished to the Association. E. Seniority shall be lost by an employee upon termination, resignation, retirement or transfer to a non-bargaining unit position unless they return to the District within three (3) years. Seniority shall not be lost by an employee who is returning to a bargaining position from a supervisory position. If an employee is on unpaid leave for more than 30 consecutive days then seniority will be deducted beginning on the first day of the leave. F. An employee who is resigning shall give two weeks notice. G. Each employee will be made available a copy of his/her job description upon hire. If the employee is transferred or the job description changed, the employee will be made available a copy of the appropriate description at that time. In case of a change, the incumbent employee will be provided orientation and training in the new responsibilities. The Board will provide CTA a copy of all job descriptions in the unit and will provide updated descriptions when revisions are made. The Board will provide a listing of all employees in the unit by job title. If LRSD requests the Director of Transportation to temporarily employ drivers to work outside their normal round of duties, said drivers shall be employed on the basis of seniority and qualifications. H. All employees must obtain a TB skin test or large chest X-ray consistent with Health Department regulations. I. A withholding tax form shall be executed at the time of employment. J. The Board will not subcontract work customarily performed by its employees: (I) unless adequate existing equipment and/or facilities are not available to perform the work when it is needed, or (2) unless the Board does not have employees covered by this contract in sufficient number and/or skill to perform such work, or (3) unless it is deemed necessary to transfer or subcontract such work because of other demands on such equipment and other facilities to do other work which is to be performed. 27 K. Drivers on leave will only be allowed to bid on routes if their estimated return to work day is less than thirty (30) days after the first day of route bidding. L. Drivers on leave who fail to return to work within the thirty (30) days of the first day of route bidding must forfeit the route and the route will be reposted for bidding. M. Drivers absent in excess of forty-five (45) consecutive days will forfeit their routes, which will be reposted for bidding. 28 !I' n 0 !IC .~... ~ ::z: n .zm.. . m
:o rn > 0:, n en en C) ~ .z.. . For Board Approval Date: April 16, 2004 Board Proposal #3 ARTICLE 14. HOURS OF WORK MID OVER+IME A. The normal work year for school-term employees shall be that number of student days mandated by the State Department of Education. However when summer employment is available, it shall be posted for (7) days. Hiring for summer positions shall be based on-seniority, good work attendance, and job performance. Drivers/ aides who accept summer employment and who do not complete the assignment obligation will not be considered for summer employment for the next two (2) years. Exceptions will be made for emergency and/or extreme medical conditions. B. Regular pay shall be paid on early dismissal days and drivers will work adjusted schedules as required to meet needs of students transported. Drivers shall receive regular pay for time worked on emergency days. C. When inclement weather forces the closing of any work sites, all local radio and television stations, including KLRE, shall be notified so that announcements may be made no later than 6:00 a.m., if possible. D. Reporting Time. All OOef6 transportation employees will be required to report to work in the morning not later than thirty minutes before the first scheduled stop on the first run or 6:00 AM whichever comes later. All OOef6 transportation employees are required to report not less than 30 minutes before too their first scheduled afternoon pickup time. Additionally, all transportation employees must report 30 minutes before their noon run. E. Assignment/re-assignment Of Bus Routes. The following procedures will be followed in assignment and re-assignment of bus routes. 1. At the beginning of the school year all returning drivers will be assigned, to the extent possible, to the route which most closely resembles the route the driver drove at the end of the previous school year. 2. New (first year) drivers will be assigned open routes based upon the director' s/supervisors' assessment of aptitude. These assignments will be made following the initial assignments ofreturning drivers and after the conclusion of the bid process. 28 3. On or ru:ound By October 1 of each year, (Unless an emergency prevents the Administration from compiling the necessary information.) all routes will be open for bidding. Employees will be afforded an opportunity to ''bid" on-RmS routes of their choice. For this purpose a route will be considered to be a combination of morning/afternoon school runs assigned to an individual bus to make most effective use of limited vehicular resources. The assignment of runs routes will be based on driver seniority. This will be the only time during the school year that all routes will be open for bidding. Scheduled bidding times will be established by management and strictly followed. Each driver will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes to bid. Those drivers who cannot be present may authorize a unit member or management to bid for them if their proxy is given in writing. Those who exceed their time or fail to show will be placed at the bottom of the list. A seniority list will be posted at least three (3) days prior to the bidding with all parties given an opportunity to correct any errors. The tentative route list-s book for bidding will be posted during the same period. Any necessary changes to the routes after posting and before bidding will be posted and highlighted. Also, no changes will be accepted one (1) work day before bidding starts. All changes prior to that day will be posted prior to the start of bidding. After bidding begins, students will be added to the appropriate runs as required. 4. Following assignment of this route no further bidding will be made. A driver will be assigned to drive the remaining open route. This cut-off of bidding is necessary to retain stability of operations and preclude a domino effect of all routes. 5. It is possible that the nature of the route originally bid could be changed significantly during the course of the school year. The determination of when a route falls into this category will be made by the director based upon the recommendations of the supervisors and dispatchers. lt is also possible that additional routes could be added during the school year or that routes become vacant due to resignation or termination of the driver. 6. If the events of the preceding paragraph occur, the route will be posted for bids for two working days prior to assignment. No bids will be accepted beyond 5 :00 p.m. of the second working day following posting of the routes. Drivers who bid on and accept routes made available under the circumstances related in the preceding paragraph will not be allowed to bid on any 29 !I' C') 0 I: .~.. m C') % C') .mz. . m ::0 r"' > a, C') ""'' C, ~ .z. . additional routes for another thirty (30) days. If the bidding process causes another route to become vacant, the administration may appoint a driver to fill the vacancy until all routes are bid the following October. 7. Full-time Substitute positions are not subject to the above procedures. All Fulltime Substitute positions will, however, be posted for two working days to allow drivers to indicate their interest in the position. 8. All routes will be paired with two runs. If for any reason a second run is deleted or the route is put up for bid without a second run, management reserves the right to add one at any time during the year. Additionally, for any route that can not be paired drivers will be asked to do an additional run during the time frame they would normally have a second run and there will be no additional compensation. The procedures outlined in this policy statement are intended to insure equity and consistency in assignments within the Transportation Department. Changes in assignments outside of the bidding process will be made only for reasonable cause. The Superintendent shall have the right, at his/her discretion, to make administrative changes in assignments. Such assignments shall have precedence over all other assignments. F. Training requirements for bus driver personnel are a condition of employment. We are obligated by law to train personnel in matters of safety and performance. Therefore it is incumbent upon the District to provide this opportunity to all unit personnel. Prior to the opening of school, on panmt conference days, and t@acher work days and throughout the school year the District will provide thirty hours of paid mandatory in-service. Personnel may take additional training during the year. The District will pay $25.00 per @ach tlH=ee how= s0ssion or~ $10.00 per hour up to a total of 45 hours per year per employee for staff development. 30 For Board Approval Date: April 13, 2004 Board Proposal # 2 ARTICLE 19. LEAVES A. B. 1. Attendance Incentive - An attendance incentive will be given to all drivers, aides, and monitors who have perfect attendance. If a driver, aide, or monitor is required to serve jury duty or is Ofl military lsa.vs, these absences will not count against the employee. There will be three separate periods established for achieving perfect attendance. The employee shall not miss any days for sick leave, military leave, be on leave without pay, or be off the payroll for any reason to qualify for the perfect attendance incentive. ($200, $200, $200, $200) 1. The first incentive period will begin the first day of contract and end ovember 30. The incentive of $200 will be paid on the supplemental 2. 3. payroll in December. The second incentive period will begin December 1 and end February 28 (29). The incentive of $200 will be paid on the supplemental payroll in March. The third incentive period will begin March 1 and end the last day of school. The incentive of $200 will be paid on the supplemental payroll in June. 4. An additional $200 incentive will be paid if the employee bas "perfect attendance" for the entire year. 5. An incentive of $100 for missing only day aoo or $75 for missing only 1 day will also be paid psr paid per period. Sick Leave Accumulation of sick leave shall begin with the first month of employment, or the first day of the school year, whichever is applicable and shall accrue at the rate of one day per month. 2. If the employee resigns or leaves his/her employment position before the end of the school term, the Little Rock school District may deduct from his/her last pay check full compensation for any days of sick leave taken in excess of the days earned. 35 !II 0 0 :I: .ii.=.. ~ :,: 0 .mz.. . m
o fl !T1 > ~ V> V> C> .~... 3. An employee is entitled to sick leave days only for reason of personal illness or illness or death in his/her immediate family. Immediate family shall be considered to include father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, grandparents, grandchildren, sister-in- law, brother-in-law, mother-inlaw, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, and other persons living in the same household. 4. A record of sick leave used and accumulated must be maintained by the District. Sick leave that is unused during any school year shall be carried forward until 175 days have been accumulated. 5. An employee who qualifies for sick leave may use any amount up to his/her total number of accumulated days. 6. Accumulated days of sick leave that are used may be restored up to 175 days in the same manner that they were first accumulated. +. The Superintendent of Schools may advance three days sick leave to ntw.' employees upon the employee's v,'Fitten request and the recommendation ofth@ supervisor or department head. 7. In cases where an employee frequently claims sick leave for personal illness, or upon an absence of five (5) days or more due to personal illness, the District may require a doctor's certificate verifying the illness. 8. Two sick leave days may be used for personal reasons. C. Leave Without Pay Leave of absence, without pay, may be granted by the Director of Human Resources to an employee upon written request and recommendation of the Director of Transportation under the terms stated below: 1. For personal illness, if it can be shown that rest and recuperation will contribute to the welfare of the employee. 2. Request for leave of absence must be submitted by the employee to the supervisor or department head at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the leave, except in case of emergency. 3. Failure to notify the supervisor or department head of intention to resume work, or failure to report for duty at the expiration of a leave of absence or extension granted, or failure to ask for additional leave of absence in case of protracted absence shall be considered a resignation. 36 4. Employees who are on leave without pay do not accrue seniority while on leave. D. E. F. G. Military Leave Military leave will be granted, without loss of status and art1mdance incsntive, but with no pay, according to the provisions of the Military Leave Act. Jury Service and other Related Appearances Any employee called for jury duty, or who is subpoenaed to testify during work hours in any judicial or administrative matter related to district business, including requested attendance during an arbitration fact-finding proceeding shall be paid his/her full compensation for such time with no loss of any leaves, seniority, or Joss of any other benefits. When subpoenaed in non-District related business, the leave will be without pay, but will be considered as an eKcused abs@c@ 1Nith no loss of any other benefit except the attendance incentive pay. Maternity Leave The District will grant an unpaid leave of absence for maternity leave. The leave will commence upon the request of the employee and her physician. Accumulated sick leave days can be used in the maternity leave at the discretion of the employee as disability as defined by the employee's physician. The employee will be allowed to return to work upon release from her physician. Emergency Leave An unpaid leave for health or other emergency reasons may be granted by the Director of Human Resources upon written request. This leave may be extended with the approval of the Director of Human Resources for a specific period oftime. H. Bereavement Leave Employees may use sick leave days for leave connected with the death of members of the immediate family. Immediate family shall be considered to include father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, grandparents, grandchildren, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, mother-in-Jaw, father-in-law, aunt, uncle, and other persons living in the same household. I. Union Leave The Union will be allowed to use up to six (6) unpaid leave days per year. Not more than two (2) such days may be used at any time. The Union president shall authorize to the Director of Transportation the names of those persons to be granted such leave. 37 !II 0 0 E .~.. ~ % 0 .mz. . m
,a C) !l $! ~ z....Z.... C: ~ 0 h !" > CJ 0 ""'' C) $! .z.. . J. On-The-Job-Injury Any employee suffering an on-the-job-injury shall be paid his/her full compensation for such time with no loss of any leaves, seniority, or loss of any other benefits, subject to the regulations of the State of Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission to the limit that the payment of Workers' Compensation and other accrued leaves do not exceed 100% of the employee's regular salary. K. Absenteeism Because unwarranted absenteeism wastes the District's money, and works a hardship on employees who maintain good attendance records, the administration will follow a policy of progressive discipline for absences and tardiness. An employee who is absent from his/her position for five (5) consecutive days without notifying the Director of Transportation shall be considered as abandoning his/her position. L. Family Medical Leave Qualified Bus Drivers/aides/monitors may take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave under the terms of the Family and Medical Leave Act except immediate family. (See Article XIX, Section H for definition.) After the leave has been approved the Bus Driver/Aide/Monitor will receive full normal health care coverage for up to twelve (12) weeks of the leave. When the maximum of twelve (12) weeks has expired the language in any other provisions of this contract shall apply. 38 Date: To: From: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 20, 2004 Board of Education Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Prepared by: Linda Austin, Director of Planning and Development Subject Federal grant submission: Smaller Learning Communities Summary The District submitted a Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) proposal to the U. S. Department of Education on April 29, 2004. The proposal includes two LRSD high schools, Central and J. A. Fair. Objectives The LRSD SLC proposal includes three broad objectives: 1) to restructure the target schools into smaller learning communities based on students' career and academic interests to create a more personalize and supportive school environment
2) to improve overall academic achievement in reading and mathematics for all students and narrow the achievement gap that exists between minority and non-minority students
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2) Development of teachers' capacity to deliver research-based developmentally appropriate literacy instruction in the areas of oral language development, phonological awareness, print awareness, and alphabet knowledge
3) Provision of both English and Spanish materials/supplies to provide a print-rich environment
4) Utilization of screening assessments or other appropriate measures to determine whether children are developing the language, cognitive, and early literacy skills they need for later academic success
5) Utilization of assessment data for program evaluation
6) Inclusion of the Preschool program in the District's Literacy plan to ensure alignment of programming from Preschool to Grade 5 and easy transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
7) Opportunity for parental engagement in children's early learning
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and 9) Dedication of a portion of the Office of Early Childhood staff time to monitoring implementation of the ABCSS program in selected schools. The objectives for each school's preschool program are included with the site information. HIPPY Program Goals and Objectives The Little Rock School District HIPPY program operates with two major sets of goals and objectives: 1) Child-focused Goals
2) Parent-focused Goals. The child focused goals include two years of educational experiences with emphasis on language development, sensory and perceptual discrimination skills and problem solving. The parent focused goals include, self-esteem, parent as educator skills, problem solving skills, advocacy for child's educational needs, and transition from home to school. II. Type of Program and Curriculum Used Center-based Program Using the state's Early Childhood Framework as a basis, the Little Rock School District's center-based four-year-old-program uses a curriculum that was developed by a task force composed of specialists, teachers, instructional aides, and parents. The curriculum is based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the (International Reading Association) IRA standards for programming for the preschool child. The District curriculum provides instruction that is sensitive to the developmental changes in growth and learning that occurs according to the child's strengths, interests, needs, and experiences. The program offered in all sites across the district offers a learning environment that is safe, yet provides challenging and achievable opportunities. Play is recognized as an important vehicle for the social, emotional and cognitive development of children and a reflection of their development. The curriculum is sensitive to the cultural and ethnic heritage of children and provides for interaction with students from various backgrounds in diverse settings to respect and value each other. In addition, the LRSD preschool program accepts and mainstreams special needs children in their classrooms and all facilities are handicapped accessible. The district provides services through the Tri-district Early Intervention Program. HIPPY Program The LSRD's home-based program (HIPPY) serves the specific purpose of maximizing efforts for trained District personnel to work in a cooperative, collaborative manner with parents to effectively intervene in the lives of three- and four-year-old HIPPY participants to improve learning. The program is coordinated with and under the supervision of the Little Rock School District Early Childhood Education Program which allows alignment of programming with the District's preschool center based program. The collaborative effort also provides the needed resources, such as support staff, opportunities for professional development and instructional materials for HIPPY children that are provided to the center-based teachers and children. Ill. Teacher qualifications Little Rock School District currently employs certified personnel licensed in early childhood or elementary education to teach in every preschool classroom. In addition, all teachers' aides and Home-Based Educators in the district are required to have a Child Development Associate's (CDA) certification. The District ensures that the practice of hiring highly qualified personnel will continue as the expansion of the preschool program is implemented. IV. Number of students to be served The number of students projected to be served by LRSD ABCSS center-based program is 1202 four ( 4) year olds. The number of students projected to be served by the LRSD home-based (HIPPY) program is 95, with the majority of the children being the age of three (3). 3 ~ a, C-~:,n.. . o
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,:,m mz S-< U,::C 0~ Zo U>a, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 3001 SOUTH PULASKI STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 May 20, 2004 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Rene' Carson, Middle Level Science Specialist Dennis Glasgow, Interim Associate Superintendent THROUGH: Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent SUBJECT: Adoption of Health Textbooks Short Summary - The Board is asked to approve the selection of new health books for the 2004-05 scheol year. Objectives - l) to replace the existing textbook used in the high school, which is approximately 10 years old, with a current and very appealing health textbook, 2) to add a grade appropriate textbook for the sixth grade health program, 3) to add a health focus with an appropriate textbook in the fifth grade program. Expected Outcomes- The health program of the district will be improved and strengthened by the replacement of the textbook used in the high schools. Since the change to the middle school concept, there has not been an appropriate health book for the sixth grade health program. The previous book was used in the eighth grade program. The new textbook is developmentally appropriate for our sixth grade students. Health will be added to the science curriculum in the fifth grade. Instruction about the body systems will be an added as part of the fifth grade curriculum so our students will be better prepared for the Benchmark Science Exam to be given in 2006-07. Population - Health is offered as a senior high elective for a half unit of credit. Students may choose health as an elective in grades 9-12. In middle school, health is offered in sixth grade as a companion to physical education. The students receive a semester of health instruction and a semester of physical education. Health has not been offered in elementary school for the last several years as a separate course. The science curriculum does not cover the body systems, and adding health to the existing science curriculum will strengthen our students' understanding of their bodies. Budget Amount/Source of Budget- Each high school will need approximate 350 health textbooks. Each middle school will need 2 class sets for the sixth grade classes. Each elementary school will need a class set of books for each fifth grade classroom. ~.... s Ill 8
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Schools will document and report improvement in weaknesses noted in their annual School Improvement Plan reports to the District Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee. c. A~sist the school in implementation of Child Nutrition Standards to provide increased healthier options for all foods and beverage sold or served on the school campus. These include all foods and beverages other than those offered as part of reimbursable meals, including vending machines, snack bars, fund-raisers, school stores, class parties and other venues that compete with healthy school meals. d. Maintain and update annually, a list of recommended locally available healthier options for food and beverage sales venues. e. Review and make recommendations to the local school board regarding all food and beverage contracts. f. Maintain a list of non-food and healthy food alternatives for fund raisers. g. The District Committee will assess current physical activity within the school and the community by utilizing standards defined by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). h. The District Committee will develop strategies to meet physical activity standards in the school and community by utilizing standards as defined by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. 1. Assure that the physical activity standards are included in the school improvement plans. J. Schools will document and report improvement in weaknesses noted in the annual School Improvement Plan report to the District Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Committee and the Arkansas Child Health Advisory Committee. I am recommending that the attached committee roster be approved and charged with the responsibilities of compliance with Act 1220 as defined in the legislation. !.J.:1, z >z n ~ "' LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT May 17, 2004 2004 Nutrition I Physical Activity Advisory Committee NAME LOCATION Bushmiaer, Mar20 Coordinator, Health Services Barksdale, Diane Principal, Carver Blaine, Barbara Counselor, Western Hills Brown, Sandra RN, Baptist Health - Community Outreach Buck, Larry Principal, McClellan Burton, Marvin Principal, Henderson Ed2erson, Pat Parent and Student in Colle2e of Public Health Elston, Jo Evelyn Director, Pupil Services Favela, Zaul 11 t " Grade Student, McClellan High Frasier, Coreen PE Teacher, Rockefeller Gan2oso, Ace 11th Grade Student, Parkview Ma2net Goolsby, Susan ACH Nutritionist/ Parent Kin2 & Mann Green, Sheila Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, Pupil Services Hayman, Kimberly Nurse: Baseline, Geyer Sprin2s, Wakefield Henderson, Julie UALR, Share America, Health Services/ Parent - PHMS Hynes, Stephanie Walker Supervisor, Child Nutrition/ Parent - Mann Islam, Arie Secretary, Athletics/ Parent - McClellan & Cloverdale Middle Kelley, Carla Nurse, Henderson Kni2ht, Katherine Wri2ht Teacher Rep Lacey, Marian Dr. Assistant Superintendent, Administration McCoy, Morlin Director, Child Nutrition Merritt, Re2inald Safe & Dru2 Free Schools Coordinator, Pupil Services Mitchell, Katherine Dr. LRSD Board of Directors Robinson, Tiffany 10th Grade Student, J.A. Fair Hieb Sco2in, Annette Assistant Director, Athletics Shindler, Lindsey 10th Grade Student, Central Hi2h Smith, Paula Romine Parent Wheeler, Gary Dr. Pediatrician, UAMS, ACH /Parent-Central High Williams, Keenan 11th Grade Student, Hall Hi2h LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT CARE PROGRAM DATE: MAY 10, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors FROM: ...~. artha Rogers,~RE Program Supervisor Jo Evelyn Elsto , irector Pupil Services Junius Babbs, Associate Superintendent THROUGH: Morris Holmes, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: CARE Program Tuition Fee Increase The CARE Program is a self-supporting before and after school child care program currently provided at twenty two LRSD elementary schools. Care income comes directly from parent tuition, and The Department of Human Services Childcare Vouchers or other programs that provide childcare tuition assistance to parents CARE is seeking approval to raise tuition fees by $15.00 per month or 13.64% for a maximum of $125.00 per month as compared to the current $110.00 per month. In the event that a raise is approved for the 2004/2005 school year, this increase would cover the 2.875% raise plus a 10% raise, three additional school days and one additional staff development day that have been added to the 2004/2005 school calendar. If a lesser raise were approved, CARE would increase tuition fees according to that percentage. The revenue generated by the tuition rate increase would offset the payroll increase. Your approval will allow the CARE Program time to be prepared when the raises are determined. This will help us prepare, print, and mail registration brochures mid-July and flyers and handbooks would be ready for August registration. ~ > a, . C: c!!! oz zm ~~ c5 kl z::o en S n m en .!1.1, z >z n > ~ en EXPLANATION OF 13.64% INCREASE IN PAYROLL 200412005 Current CARE Rates Registration fee Before & After School Full day CARE $25 per year $110.00 per month $12.00 per day Proposed CARE Tuition Rate Increase (Other fees would remain the same) Registration fee Before & After School Full day CARE $25.00 per year $125.00 per month $12.00 per day Drop-in $8.00 per day Drop-in $8.00 per day With a !3.64% rate increase, the daily rate would increase from $5.75 to $6.32 per day, an increase of .57 per day. As compared to other child care programs, CARE registration and tuition rates are and have historically been one of the most reasonable in the area. Current Childcare Rates for Local Childcare Centers ( Based on average registration and weekly rates) Registration fee Before & After School Full day CARE Drop-in From $25 to $100 per year $40.00 - 50.00 per week $15.00 - $17.00 $160 - 200.00 per month The Department of Human Services Daily Rate Cap for Before & After School Averaged over 9 months Registration fee Before & After School Full day CARE Drop-in Pre-K OHS does not Pay registration $219.00 per month $17.00 per day School Age OHS does not Pay registration $151.33 per month $15.20 per day The Department of Human Services daily rate cap for before and after school child care is $11.05 per day or $219.00 per month for preschool and $7.65 per day or $151 .33 per month for school age children. Increase in Payroll Estimated Through June 2004. Administrative payroll (includes fringe benefits and FICA) 12.875% Increase CARE Aides payroll (Includes fringe benefits and FICA) 12.875% Increase Three additional school days One additional staff development day 2004-2005 Total CARE payroll increase for 2004/2005 13.64% Tuition Fee Increase in revenue $314,500 X 12.875% $ 40,492 $478,657 X 12.875% $ 61,627 $ 8,550 $ 4,200 $ 12,750 $114,869 $127,534 Increasing tuition $15.00 per month would generate $1271534 in additional revenue and therefore offset the payroll increase of $114. 869. A lesser percentage would be used based on the actual raise if less than 10%. We request Board approval of this recommendation as submitted. >CD . C: 0!! oz zm ~~ ~ Kl Z
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DRAFT 2004-2005 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISIONS SAFE AND UNSAFE SCHOOLS Pursuant to the requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, the following information is to be provided to parents: Safe Schools Safe schools are those where students, staff members and visitors feel safe and welcome and have the opportunity to learn, teach, work, and engage in activities without being threatened, intimidated, bullied, harassed, or made the victim of crime. Such schools provide an environment in which students are challenged academically, respected and supported socially and emotionally by peers and staff, held accountable for their actions, and able to work without fear. Perhaps, most importantly, a safe school is one where students are connected and feel a part of the school. This broad definition of a safe school extends the concept of safety beyond the realm of physical well-being to include the related areas of social climate and order. Unsafe Schools For the purpose of NCLB, the definition of a persistently dangerous public school implies a pattern of unsafe behaviors as demonstrated over time, not just a single event. The committee recommended a period of two consecutive years, during which the following are evidenced, establishes the condition of "persistently unsafe." A school would be considered persistently dangerous if the following conditions are observed: 1. For each year during the past two consecutive years, the school has had a federal or state gun-free school violation as allowed by the USC and/or Arkansas Criminal Code Annotated, or at least one violent criminal offense has been committed on school property (Violent criminal offense means homicide, rape, robbery and/or aggravated assault), and 2. For each year during the past two consecutive years, the school has experienced expulsions for drugs, alcohol, weapons or violence that exceeds 3% of the total school population as reported on October 1st of each year. NOTE: If a school is designated as an unsafe school, students will have an opportunity to transfer to another school where there is space. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE- ELEMENTARY STUDENTS Rule 10: Failure to Follow Bus Rules and Regulations All school rules and regulations governing student behavior apply to conduct on the school bus and at bus stops. If a student misbehaves on a bus or at a bus stop, he/she will receive a disciplinary sanction as it is outlined in the Student Handbook. NOT PERMITTED Eating and drinking on the bus Smoking SoufQi11g or iighti11g Playing radios, tape players or band instruments 0 Yelling at anyone on the bus or outside the bus Throwing paper or any object on the floor of the bus or outside the window Putting hands, arms or head out windows Tampering with any of the bus safety devices Defacing any part of a bus OTE: THE OFFENDER WILL PAY FOR DAMAGE TO A 'Y Bl S EQUIPMENT. EXCEPTION TO MINIMUM PENAL TIES l. A otulio11t , he poooeoooo light@ro, light@r Auili0 a11cl.'er Acu,ooablo pPoli1t0t0, 8tfl@lrn0, uo@o a11, tobaeeo proliuet, or uo00 aR, illiigal clrugo on a b1to, r: ho ph, oieall, or , o,eall, abuo@o a \mo 1fri, e,, er eommito an aet of , anlialiom eauoing liamag@ to a bus shall not b@ p@Ffflitt@li to Filie a 00hool euo in tho Littlo Roelt Eohool Qi0tfi@t f@r a mi1tim1tm ofniR@ @@Its. ln aliditien, th@ paronti'guarliian ofa ohtlient 11he damagoo a oehool bus ::ill bo ,equi,od to r@imburo@ the Qiotriet for tho ooot ofrnpai,ing tho damag@ bof@r0 th@ traRopertation p,i, il@go io rootornli. m tho o, ont ef a ooeond eff@no@ of an, on@ eftho aeov0, a owdont r: ill bi! doniod tranopertation f@r tho romaind@r of tho oehool term. ~ 1. As a last resort, the Transportation Department may discontinue a bus route when a large number of students who ride the bus refuse to obey the regulations. If it becomes necessary for school personnel to consider eliminating a bus route because of continued misconduct by students, except in extreme circumstances, parents will be contacted by letter or telephone to inform them of the situation. A meeting with parents/guardians and school personnel will be arranged to discuss the circumstances and to consider possible solutions. 2. All regulations and sanctions pertaining to student behavior and safety that apply during the school day are applicable to students while they are riding buses to and from school. ~M> (
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\OTE: THE OFFE:\DER WILL PA\' FOR DA\lAGE TO A "i\' B\'S EQl'IP\IE:\T. These rules are set to ensure that the students riding a bus m the Little Rock School District are transported as safely as possible and are, at the same time, provided a pleasant trip to their destination. STUDENT CONDUCT CODE - MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR ffiGH STUDENTS EXCEPTIO TO MINIMUM PENALTIES 1. A otuti@nt urho poooooooo lightoro, lighter th1itio enti/or flemmeblo p1'0tiueto, omolrno, uooo ens tobee88 protiuet, or uooo ens illogel srugo one buo, who phyoieelly or
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. 2. All regulations and sanctions pertaining to student behavior and safety that apply during the school day are applicable to students while they are riding buses to and from school. 1,l,'AIU'ING: <?ontinu@d ntisbelta\'ior on the o@ltool lrno will result in a loos of transportation pri\ilogoo, temporarily or for tlte renteinder of tlte seme,
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