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:c 3: U> o:!: =I.., Nu, m z U> LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2003 5:30 o.m. I. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A. Call to Order B. Oath of Office - Newly Elected Board Members C. Roll Call II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS 111. A. Welcome to Guests B. Performance - Mann Magnet School Dance Dept. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Superintendent's Citations B. Partners in Education - New Partnerships Jefferson Elementary School - Roberta Mannon Andover Place Retirement Residence - Victoria Clark Mann Magnet Middle School - Jim Fullerton and Traci Presley Arkansas Hospitality Association - Montine McNulty and Renee Borchert Stephens Elementary School - Sharon Brooks and Beverly Jones Clinton Presidential Materials Project - Kathleen Pate C. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to .speak) D. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association E. L. R. PTA Council F. Joshua lntervenors IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: A. Remarks from Board Members B. Student Assignment Report C. Budget Update D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects n.., )> o
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:j(J) m z Cl) Regular Board Meeting September 25, 2003 Page2 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (continued): E. Internal Auditors Report F. Technology Update G. Update: Title IX Compliance Report V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS: A. Election of Officers B. Reappointment of Planning Commission Representative C. Minutes D. Second Reading: Board Policy BCB- Prevention of Nepotism E. Personnel Changes VI. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DIVISION: A. Fuel Cell Project VII. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION: A. 2003-04 Consolidation Application for Special Education and Related Services B. Fiscal Impact Statement- LISA Academy Charter School Application VIII. BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Reappointment of District Officials B. Resolution Designating Disbursing Officers for the Board C. Donations of Property D. Financial Report IX. CLOSING REMARKS: Superintendent's Report: 1. Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions X. EMPLOYEE HEARINGS XI. ADJOURNMENT C')"D )>
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:o 31::v, n:!: =I "D N c,, m z "' PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER B. OATH OF OFFICE C. ROLLCALL II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS WELCOME/ STUDENT PERFORMANCE Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS A. SUPT. CITATIONS B. PARTNERSHIPS C. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS To: From: Through: Subject: Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 September 25, 2003 Board of Education Debbie Milam, Director, ViPS/Partners in Education Morris L. Holmes, Interim 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. The recommendation is that the Board approve the following partnerships: Jefferson Elementary School and Andover Place Retirement Residence Mann Magnet Middle School and Arkansas Hospitality Association Stephens Elementary School and Clinton Presidential Materials Project ~ :n .... c....
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t J EFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL August 22, 2003 To: Debbie Milam, Coordinator, Volunteers in Public Schools From: Roberta Mannon, Principal fJ/iv. Subject: Partnership with Andover Place Retirement Residence, 2601 Andover Court, Little Rock, AR 72207. Contact: Carolyn Lewis, Activity Director. Jefferson Elementary School and Andover Place would like to establish a partnership. We have agreed t<,> the following partnership activities. Jefferson's students will: Provide monthly artwork for employees. Provide holiday greetings. Invite employees and residents to appropriate school functions. Jefferson Choir will perform Holiday concert for employees and residents. Andover Place will: Contribute school supplies each August Provide tutoring for students Join students for special programs Provide pen pal correspondence with students. 2600 N. McKinley Street Pt1one 447-5000 Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 Mann Magnet Middle School and Arkansas Hospitality Association Partnership Proposal Arkansas Hospitality Association will contribute the following to the partnership: Motivational speakers to speak to Mann staff at beginning of school year Support in planning and implementing the school's dedication and grand opening event Mann will contribute the following to the partnership: Student artwork Dance performances Dramatic performances LRSD booths at Arkansas Hospitality Association events !=' '.",._
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i:: m .z. . p a, c:: g .m.. c:: ~ ~ m Stephens Elementary School and Clinton Presidential Materials Project Partnership Proposal Clinton Presidential Materials Project will contribute the following to the partnership: Speakers for classroom presentations and career day Special preview exhibit tour for students "What is a Presidential Library?" presentation and behind-thescenes tour for teachers and school staff Assistance in developing and providing rewards for reading challenge program Stephens will contribute the following to the partnership: Student artwork Students will serve as test audience for pilot educational programs Teachers will assist in development of lesson plans related to Presidential Libraries DATE: TO: FROM: '54.n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge" September 25, 2003 Board of Directors ~onald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools PREPARED BY: Bill Goodman 0 SUBJECT: September 2003 Construction Report - Bond Projects I thought you might be interested in where we are financially for the Bond Construction Program. As of the end of July 2003, we have spent and/or obligated approximately $86,000,000 out of the $132,000,000 Bond Fund. This includes both construction and technology upgrade. The bottom line is we are 2/3 of the way through money that has been set aside for construction and technology for a bond issue that was approved by the public in May 2000. In three (3) years a lot has been done to improve our schools and the work is ongoing. The construction of the replacement school at Wakefield has been started. The additions to Parkview High School and Brady Elementary have been advertised for bids from contractors. Construction should begin within sixty (60) days. The design for the renovation of Mitchell is progressing and should be completed soon. If you have any questions, please call me at 447-1146. 810 W Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.lrsd.k12.ar.us 501-324-2000 fax: 501-324-2032 rn z -m<
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ompIeuon Facility Name Project Description Cost Date Mitchell Renovation $750,000 Unknown Pulaski Hgts. MS Energy monitoring system installation Unknown Rightsell Renovation $660,000 Unknown Wilson Energy monitoring system installation I Unknown Woodruff Parkinq addition $193,777 Unknown BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED 1::st. CompletIon Facilitv Name Proiect Description Cost 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 May-02 Alternative Learning Ctr. I 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 , - ~ug-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 Facility Name Booker Booker Booker Booker Brady Brady Carver Carver Central Parking Central/Quigley Central/Quigley Central/Quigley Central Central Central Central Central CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Est. Completion Project Description Cost Date Energy efficient lighting I $170,295 1 Apr-01 Energy monitoring system installation $23,710 , Oct-01 Asbestos abatement $10,900 Feb-02 Fire alarm $34,501 Mar-02 Energy efficient lighting $80,593 Sep-02 Asbestos abatement $345,072 Aug-02 Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 May-01 Parking lot $111,742 Aug-03 Student parking $174,000 Aug-03 Stadium light repair & electrical repair $265,000 Aug-03 Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 Aug-03 Irrigation System $14,500 Aug-03 Purchase land for school Unknown Dec-02 Roof & exterior renovations I $2,000,000 I Dec-02 Ceiling and wall repair $24,000 1 Oct-01 Fire Alarm System Design/Installation $80,876 Aug-01 Front landing tile repair $22,470 I Aug-01 1-C_lo_v_e_rd_a_le_ E_le_m_._ ___- +E-ne_r_g,,,,y efficient lighting I $132,678 Jul-01 Cloverdale MS Energy efficient lighting I $189,743 ~ - Jul-01 Cloverdale MS Major renovation & addition $1,393,822 Nov-02 :D=o=d=d==================E=ne:r=g=y=e=ffi=c=ie=n=tl =ig=h=ti=ng========-------~_-_--:_l-_-_-_-_-_- _$9 0_,66_5---.-_ __ Aug-01 Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling _tile_ ___, __ __$1_ 5_6_,2_9_9-+-____J_ u_l-_0__,1 Dodd Replace roof top HVAC $215,570 1 Aug-02 Facilities Service Interior renovation $84,672 Mar-01 Facility Services Fire alarm , $12,000 Aug-03 Fair Park HVAC renovation/fire alarm I $315,956 Apr-02 ~F~a_i _r ~P~a_rk_ ______- +E-ne_r=g~y_effi_cie_ntl~ig~h_ti~ng~--------,----,$~9_0~,1_6_2 _ ._ __ Aug-01 Fair Park Asbestos abatement-ceiling $59,310 , Aug-01 J. A. Fair Energy efficient lighting $277,594 Apr-01 J. A. Fair Press box $10,784 Nov-00 J. A. Fair !security cameras I $12,500 I Jun-01 J. A. Fair !Athletic Field Improvement -'----~$-3~8,0_0_0-+------J-u-l---03 J. A. Fair Irrigation System $14,000 Jul-03 J:.3-_. Fa_ir ______ ,_R_o_o_f re~p_a_irs__ _ ____ _L__ $391,871 I _ Aug-03 Forest Park 1D iagonal parking , $111 ,742 ___ Aug-03 Forest Park Energy efficient lighting _ I $119,788 May-0_! Fulbright Energy efficient lighting ----$134,463 - - Jun-01 Fulbright ________ ,_EI_n_ergy monitoring system installation I $11,950 Aug-01 Fulbright Replace roof top HVAC units $107,835 - Aug-02 Fulbright Parking lot _j__ $140,000- - Sep-02 Fulbright Roof repairs _ =-- - _ $200,000 _O_ct-02 Franklin - - -- - Renovation - $2,511,736 Gibbs - - - - Energy efficient lighting - - $76,447 Gibbs - - --~nergy monitoring system installation - $11,770 Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall - - - - Asbestos abatement ~ $168,222 _ - - Energy efficient lighting ~ $42,931 Energy efficient lighting - -- $296,707-- --11-nf-rastructure improvements - _-:._ -_- _ $93,657 Intercom Hend-e-rs_on -- 1 Security cameras - Energy efficient lighting $10,600 $193,679 $107,835 ,_ $500,000 Henderson Henderson Roof replacement gym Asbestos abatement Phase I Mar-03 Apr-01 Jul-01 Aug-0.1_ Jul-01 Apr-01 Aug-01 Feb-01 Jun-01 Jul-01 May-01 Aug-01 2 [TI z ..... m
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:c V. Date: To: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS September 23, 2003 Board of Directors From: @sandy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - September This is the forty-seventh communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with two middle school 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 Training a) Monitoring technology plans to determine how use of technology will improve and streamline the workflow for staff persons. 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. :n .... n ::c z 0 -< C: "D 0 ~ m :< ~ .C...:. z m ~ m ill ?>' r"-' (""') 0z C T C T T i'
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,: er. Audit Report - September 2003 Page 2 of2 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 position. hnplementing 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) c) d) e) f) g) h) a) b) 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. Reviewing leave accountability system. (New). Provided technical assistance to school staff on grant writing. Served as co-chair of Strategic Team One - Financial Resources. Problem Resolution a) I have made myself available to help resolve financial issues, assist in improving processes, and help find solutions to questions that arise. Please let me know if you need further information. My telephone number is 501-44 7-1115. My e-mail is sandy.becker@lrsd.org. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Date: September 25, 2003 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 The computer virus that invaded our network last month has been cleaned up. Additional virus protection has been installed on all district computers. World Book Online, a web-based encyclopedia, is now available for LRSD students both at school and at home. Students may get the passwords from their local school librarian. This month technology training has concentrated on assisting teachers in using GradeQuick, an electronic gradebook. Sixteen schools are up and running. Implementation is planned for a total of 28 schools during the 2003-2004 school year. A request for proposals for the distance learning center equipment at the new Technology Center will go out to vendors on September 26. Staff from both Computer Information Services and Instructional Technology continue to be involved in construction projects that relate to technology and library improvements. 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 August 28, 2003 to September 25, 2003 Technology Plan is approved from 2003-2006. fl !I: z .C..:. m en :c ~ .C..:. z m ~ =l m e"n' .,. ,,.. ,r, .. (") 0z C 'T' 5
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rr ::t V. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Date: August 28, 2003 To: Board of Education From: Johnny Johnson, Director of Athletics Sadie Mitchell, Associate Superintendent- School Services Through: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Re: Title IX Compliance Update As requested by Dr. Daugherty, a Title IX report is presented for your review. Additional information will be provided upon request, and I will be available to respond to any questions or concerns. f) :I: z .C...:. m "' :< ~ .C...:. z m 5 m ~ .,,. ,",.,..'. r. c z .C,. ..C,,.. ,c,'.:
,:: V. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT TITLE IX REPORT THE TITLE IX REGULATIONS (1975) Virtually all educational institutions receive some fonn of direct or indirect financial support from the Federal government, therefore nearly every university, high school, middle school and elementary school is required to comply with the requirements of Title IX. The original statute, however, did not specifically refer to athletic programs. Based on the intent of Congress as reflected in the debates in both the House of Representatives and the Senate which preceded enactment of the Title IX statute, it was clear that the athletic programs were covered by the mandate of Title IX. Yet it was not until now-defunct Department of Health, Education and Welfare issued the Final Title IX Regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, signed into law by President Gerald Ford on July 21, 1975, that the application of Title IX to athletic programs was conclusively addressed. Section 106.41 Athletics: (a) General. No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied on the benefits of, be treated differently from another person or othetwise be discriminated against in any interscholastic, intercollegiate, club or intramural athletics offered by a recipient, and no recipient shall provide any such athletics separately on such basis. (b) Separate teams. Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, a recipient may operate or sponsor separate teams for members of each sex where selection for such teams is based upon competitive skill or the activity involved is a contact sport. However, where a recipient operates or sponsors a tean1 in a particular sport for members of one sex but operates or sponsors no such team for members of other sex, and athletic opportunities for members of that sex have previously been limited, members of the excluded sex must be allowed to tryout for the team offered unless the sport involved is a contact sport. For the purpose of this part, contact spo1ts include boxing, wrestling, rugby, ice hockey, football, basketball and other sports the purpose or major activity of which involves bodily contact. (c) Equal opp01tunity. A recipient which operates or sponsors interscholastic, intercollegiate, club or intramural athletics shall provide equal athletic opportunity for members of both sexes. In detem1ining whether equal opportunities are available, the Director of the Office of Civil Rights will consider, among other factors: (1) Whether the selection of sports and levels of competition effectively accommodate the interests and abilities of members of both sexes
(2) The provision of equipment and supplies
(3) Scheduling of games and practice time
( 4) Travel and per diem allowance
(5) Opportunity to receive coaching and academic tutoring
(6) Assignment and compensation of coaches and tutors
(7) Provision of locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities
(8) Provision of medical and training facilities and services
(9) Provision of housing and dining facilities and services
(10) Publicity (a) Unequal aggregate expenditures for members of each sex or unequal expenditures for male and female teams if a recipient operates or sponsors separate teams will not constitute noncompliance with this section, but the Assistant Secretary (HEW) may consider the failure to provide necessary funds for teams for one sex in assessing equality of opportunity for members of each sex. Adjustment period. A recipient which operates or sponsors interscholastic, intercollegiate, club or intran1Ural athletics at the elementary school level shall comply fully with this section as expeditiously as possible but in no event later than one year form the effective date of this regulation. A recipient whom operates or sponsors interscholastic, intercollegiate, club or intramural athletics a the secondary or post-secondary level shall comply fully with this section as expeditiously as possible but in no event later than three years from the effective date of this regulation. In the Little Rock School District, the following sports are offered at the high school level: Men Women Football Volleyball Basketball Basketball Baseball Softball (fast pitch) Track Track Cross Country Cross Country Swimming Swimming Golf Golf Tennis Tennis Soccer Soccer !"' ii: z .C..:. m "' :c: :,0 0 .C..:. z m l =l m :,0 "'
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Recommendations-we recommend that the project be approved as described in more detail below. ENVIRONMENT AL AWARENESS AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY 1. Summary The objective of this project is to promote the understanding and awareness of key environmental issues and associated non-polluting energy technologies, with emphasis in fuel cells, among high school students. The Arkansas Department of Economic Development Energy Office will partner with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Entergy and select local high schools to instruct the students in key environmental issues facing Central Arkansas and the principles and applications of fuel cells. The project will begin in the schools in October 2003 which is Energy Awareness Month. 2. Background Information The Environmental Protection Agency draft Strategic Plan (2003-08) sets out five goalsClean Air, Clean and Safe Water, Protect and Restore the Land, Health Communities and Ecosystems, and Compliance and Environmental Stewardship-and describes the work they plan to conduct over the next 5 years to achieve the set goals. Community awareness of environmental issues is vital to the success of such a strategic plan. This proposal can provide both industry and regulatory perspectives on key environmental issues, with emphasis on maintaining clean air and a clean environment by the selection and employment of appropriate technologies. Fuel cell technology is one such element where emissions are contained to zero-level to enhance the quality of air we breathe. The target audiences for this project are high school students from community schools who have sufficient background in the physical sciences. The materials delivered serve to increase the students understanding of environmental issues facing Central Arkansas in the areas of air, water and waste management and will increase their awareness of the role of fuel cells on creating a clean (green) environment. This project intends to challenge them to understand the scientific principles of fuel cell physics and applications. Hands-on instruction is central to this project. Basic Principle of Operation of Fuel Cell The fuel cell is composed of an anode (a positive electrode), an electrolyte membrane in the center, and a cathode (a negative electrode). As hydrogen flows into the fuel cell anode, platinum coating on the anode helps to separate the gas into protons (hydrogen ions) and electrons. The electrolyte membrane in the center allows only the protons to pass through the membrane to the cathode side of the fuel cell. The electrons cannot pass through this membrane and flow through an external circuit in the form of electric current. This current can power an electric load, such as the light bulb, car etc. As oxygen flows into the fuel cell cathode, another platinum coating helps the oxygen, protons, and electrons combine to produce pure water and heat. Individual fuel cells can be then combined into a fuel cell "stack". The number of fuel cells in the stack determines the total voltage, and the surface area of each cell determines the total current. Multiplying the voltage by the current yields the total electrical power generated. Fuel cells have many advantages over the conventional energy sources besides their high efficiency. Environmentally friendly fuel cell properties could eliminate consumer concern for power generation close to homes and businesses. Depending upon fuel cell type and design, fuel-to-electricity efficiency ranges from 30 to 60 percent. For hybrid fuel celVgas turbine systems, electrical conversion efficiencies are expected to achieve over 70 percent. When by-product heat is utilized, the total energy efficiency of fuel cell systems approaches 85 percent. High-quality heat is available for co-generation, heating, and cooling. Fuel cell exhaust heat is suitable for use in residential, commercial, and industrial co-generation applications. Stand-alone fuel cell systems have the capability of reaching efficiencies greater than 50 percent, even at relatively small sizes (e.g., 10 kW). Hence, fuel cell systems could reduce the impact of electricity production on global climate change by reducing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere per kilowatt-hour of power. They would also reduce resource depletion and dependence on fossil fuels by allowing more power to be harnessed from the same amount of fuel. Fuel cells are assumed to be superior to the grid because they are on site and subject to fewer disruptions (e.g. storms knocking down wires). With no moving parts, fuel cells will have less instances of failure than mechanical systems. The long-term performance and reliability of many of the fuel cell systems have not yet been demonstrated in the marketplace. )> .< 0
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Increase awareness of environmental friendly energy sources such as fuel cells to students and the community, Educate students on the importance of a clean environment to the community, Instruct high school students on fuel cell theory and applications, Demonstrate fuel cell mechanics with demonstration interactive exhibits using fuel cells as alternate energy sources, Collect data through experiments to measure pollutants and compare with conventional technology, Stimulate enthusiasm in students for science and fuel cell technology at a crucial stage in their education, and Establish a partnership between the Energy Office, UALR, Entergy, and ADEQ to promote, via various multimedia technologies, ways to improve the environment through the application of appropriate technologies. 4. Implementation of Project The successful implementation of the project will depend on the effective interaction between the sponsors, the Arkansas Energy Office, UALR, ADEQ, Entergy, and the community schools. The project under the coordinated management of Markey Ford, Arkansas Energy Office, Mark Bowles, Entergy, Dr. S. Pidugu Dr. and S. Midturi ofUALR, and James Gilson with ADEQ will participate with three schools that actively support this project. The Little Rock school district participating schools are J.A. Fair and Central High School. The project involves the following tasks: Coordination between High Schools, the Arkansas Energy Office, Entergy, ADEQ and UALR This is an important step in project implementation and bears a significant role in overall project success. The Principal Investigator (Pl) will have the lead role in this step. The PI will identify a teacher from each school and plan the schedule as well as logistics associated with implementation of project. At each stage of the project, the Principal Investigator will consult with sponsors keeping them informed on the status of the project. Develop lecture notes Importance of clean environment, (b) Different energy sources and their impact on the environment, (c) Development and operation of fuel cells, (d) Promotion of fuel cells, and (e) Laboratory handouts to carry out experiments. Develop experiments This involves design of specific experiments for students. This includes preparation of handouts giving step-by-step instructions to carry out experiments and collect data. Train Undergraduate students The project aims to train an undergraduate student to help the PI to carry out different tasks. The project will also benefit UALR and the local community in the future. In Class Lecture Delivery The Principal Investigator will take a lead role in educating high school teachers and students about fuel cell technology. The lectures not only provide technological aspects but also involve student discussions. Testing and Experimentation This session will include a demonstration of fuel cell technology using different fuel cell powered toys such as desktop cars, fans etc. These will use fuel cell power as their primary power source. Students will carry out many simple experiments to see how fuel cells actually function. They will be able to measure many parameters and understand the advantages of fuel cells over conventional energy conversion techniques. After testing and experimentation, students will be in a better position to appreciate the value of fuel cells and their impact on the environment. Evaluation of project success Evaluation of the project will be obtained through surveys among teachers, students, and other involved participants. 5. Benefits of the Project The proposed program engages students in critically thinking about clean electricity, green transportation and the importance of a clean environment through fuel cells. This helps to produce citizens who are able to care for the environment, protect human health, and nurture local economies. By having the students investigate the fuel cell apparatus and "toy" devices, through lecture and hands-on training, the project will help them appreciate the connection between appropriate technologies and their impact on the environment. In the proposed project, the instruction on the principles of fuel cells will increase mathematics, physics, and chemistry knowledge. We will demonstrate the technology with model cars, which are simple to set up and fun to use. We will also use science kits, based on Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell technology, to conduct many simple experiments, collect data and demonstrate the power of fuel cells. The students will also measure pollutants and compare them with existing technology. These hands-on experiences will stimulate their enthusiasm for science at a crucial stage of their learning. 6. Public Relations and Communications As a result of developments in technology and possible non-attainment designation for ozone in Central Arkansas, state and federal leaders are currently addressing the importance of clean air. This project recognizes the importance of communicating grass root developments on environmentally friendly fuel cell devices as alternate energy resources. With the combined .!I.J, ~.... I .... (") $: :!:l m
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a m ~ r. e.:.:. iz5 r> Cl 0 z ~ iz5 en .0.., ,, :x, 0 partnership of the Arkansas Energy Office at ADED, UALR, Entergy, ADEQ, and selected schools in Little Rock School district, Markey Ford through Arkansas Department of Economic Development Marketing will coordinate the communication activities such as advertising, media relations, graphic design and brochure publications to unfold in October 2003 with news services and public relations efforts throughout the project. The project participants will develop web pages and other publications to promote the science and technological aspects of fuel cells. This project will afford students with other opportunities to develop and demonstrate their energy and environmental ideas through various science, engineering, and communications activities. Student activities will increase awareness of the impact of clean energy fuel cells to parents, teachers, administrators, visitors to the schools. We will also explore the publication of project benefits to the public through television, newspapers and other news media in the state of Arkansas. DATE: TO: FROM: THROUGH: RE: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS September 25, 2003 Board of Directors Barbara Barnes, Director Division of Exceptional Children Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent 2003-2004 Consolidation Application for Special Education and Related Services The consolidated VI-B Budget for this year is $3,995,183.00 FY 2004, which does not include the ending fund balance as of June 30, 2003, in the amount of $65,024.43. The total amount of our VI-B Budget for the FY 2004 is $4,060,207.43. The recommendation is that the Board approve the 2003-2004 proposal for submission to the Arkansas Department of Education. BB:jej Attachment fD
JO m ~,... C.. . 5z 0 0 0 z )..>. 5 z U> .0.. , "I) el PROJECT ABSTRACT Total Project Period: July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 Requested Funding for Project Period: $3,995,183.00 Primary Target Population and Number Served: The Project will serve students with disabilities that meet the eligibility criteria set forth by the State standards. Paragraph Description: The District will provide a free appropriate education to students with disabilities enrolled in our school district. Major Objectives: Child Find: The District will make every effort to locate and identify all children who may be disabled. Appropriate Services: A full continuum of educational services for disabled students will be provided. Implementation: To the maximum extent appropriate, disabled students shall be educated with students that are not disabled. Evaluation Strategy: The Individual Education Program (IEP) will be used to determine the appropriateness of each student's Program. LINDA WATSON, Ed. D. 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 ASSIST ANT SUPERINTENDENT STUDENT DISCIPLINE Phone: (501) 447-3580 E-mail: linda.watson@lrsd.org September 25, 2003 TO: Board of Education FROM: Linda Watson, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent Student Discipline THROUGH: Morris Holmes, Ed. D., Interim Superintendent Fax: (501) 447-3581 SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact Statement for LISA Academy Charter School Application The Little Scholars of Arkansas (LISA Foundation), Little Rock Arkansas, has submitted an application to the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) to implement a Charter School, LISA Academy, during the 2004- 2005 school year. The proposed Charter School would be initially offered for 200 fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students during the 2004-2005 school year and depending on the availability of funds, one grade (50 students) per year would be added until the school has reached sixth through twelfth grades. The school would have a maximum population of 450 students. Since this would be an open-enrollment charter, the school could potentially draw students from the District's magnet and desegregation transfer student population and from the District at-large Some of the components of the LISA Academy will duplicate services and programs already offered in the Little Rock school District A partnership with UALR Emphasis on science and technology College Preparatory Program Gifted and Talented Classes Advance Placement Courses at the high school level School will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily (ACC Program, open 7:30 am to 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday) Administrative Recommendation The ADE has requested that a fiscal impact statement be submitted by the school district(s) that may be affected by the school's operation. The school would have a definite impact on the Little Rock School District, because in the initial year of operation it could pull approximately $1 million dollars in funding from the District. The administration recommends that the Board vote to affirm that the operation of the LISA Academy Charter School would have a negative fiscal impact on the District and would adversely affect the District's desegregation efforts. !I'
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,: V, 0 0 0 z .).>.. 0 z V, .0. , "D ~ '54..n Individual Approach to a World if Knowledge" DATE: September 25, 2003 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent PREPARED BY: %:ald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Subject Summary Resolution Designating Disbursing Officers for the Board Act 671 of 2003 requires the Board of Directors to designate, by resolution adopted by majority vote, one (1) of its members who shall serve as the primary board disbursing officer of the District and one (1) member as an alternate Board disbursing officer in the absence of the primary Board disbursing officer. Objectives To comply with State law for the provision of disbursements. --------~ Expected Outcomes The Board of Directors will have one (1) primary and one (1) alternate disbursing officer. -------------- Population/Location Budget Amount/Source Manager Duration NI A NIA Donald M. Stewart, CFO Beginning with Board approval of the attached resolution at the first regular meeting following the annual school election in 2003 and ending on the date of the approval of disbursement officers following the annual school election in 2004. Long Range/Continuation No long range plans for this issue. Other Agencies Involved The resolution will be filed with the Pulaski County Treasurer and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration as required by Act 671 of 2003. Expectations of District NI A ---------- --- Needed Staff Comments Recommendation NIA None Approval of the attached Resolution designating the Board President as the primary disbursement officer for the Board and the Board Vice-President as the alternate disbursing officer for the Board. 810 W Mark.ham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.lrsd.kl2.ar.us 501-324-2000 fax: 501-324-2032 .!:,:,l z >z n ,>.... r, C 0 z .>.... 0z V> .0, , -0 ::0 0 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DISBURSING OFFICERS FOR THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2003-2004 WHEREAS, the Board of Directors shall designate at the first regular meeting following the annual school election one (1) of its members who shall serve as the primary Board disbursing officer as required by Ark. Code Ann. 6-13-618
and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors may designate one (1) or more Board members as an alternate Board disbursing officer in the absence of the designated primary Board disbursing officer as provided by Ark. Code Ann. 6- 13-618
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District of Pulaski County designates the President of the Board as the primary disbursing officer of the District and the Vice-President of the Board as the alternate disbursing officer of the District in the absence of the President of the Board. President Vice-President Adopted: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: TO: September 25, 2003 Board of Education FROM: ~arral Paradis, Director of Procurement and Materials Mgmt. THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donations of Property Attached are requests to donate property to the Little Rock School District as follows: School/Department Central High School Central High School Central High School Central High School Fair Park Elementary School $1,500.00 cash to the Central High School Incentive Program $1,200.00 cash to be applied toward completion of the reflecting pool Microwave oven, valued at $50.00, for use in the faculty lounge $1,000.00 cash to the Central High Tiger Football Program $400.00 cash and school supplies valued at $200.00. The cash will be used to purchase agenda books for students. Donnie Pointer of Coca-Cola Bottling Company Mr. Buddy Matson and Ms. Phyllis Brandon with the understanding that school will erect a bench or plaque in honor of the Class of 1953 Mr. Peter Kosuta Mr. Sam Stueart Electronic Data Systems Board of Education September 25, 2003 Page 2 School/Department Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Forest Heights Middle School $10.00 certificate to be used as teacher incentives Five (5) free desserts and appetizers, valued at $70.00, to be used as teacher incentives Two (2) $25.00 certificates to be used as teacher incentives Two (2) entrees and drinks, valued at $20.00, to be used as teacher incentives Two (2) $25.00 gift cards to be used as teacher incentives Two (2) $25.00 certificates to be used as teacher incentives Label machine and cordless telephone, valued at $100.00, to be used as teacher incentives. Free oil/filter change and full detail, valued at $75.00, to be used as teacher incentives Two (2) $10.00 certificates to be used as teacher incentives Wall clock, valued at $50.00, to be used as teacher incentives Front dash speakers, valued at $75.00, to be used as teacher incentives Donor Corky's Ribs and Barbeque Cozymel's Coastal Mexican Grill Joubert's McAlister's Deli Men's Warehouse Oak Forest Cleaners Office Depot Parkway Mazda-lnfiniti Regas Grill Staples Sound Sensations Board of Education !.=.,' September 25, 2003 z > Page 3 z C') ,>....
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,o ::>< CJ) Forest Heights Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Meghan Pittman of Arkansas Middle School newspapers, valued at $250.00, Flag and Banner as part of the Democrat's Newspapers for Education ,>..<. ?< >::c Program ~~ liiz ZC') Forest Heights Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Cloud Keyes of Alessi Keyes :l:C/l zm Middle School newspapers, valued at $125.00, Construction Company .... as part of the Democrat's Newspapers for Education Program Forest Heights Two (2) $10.00 gift certificates Frank Batisto of Dixie Cafe Middle School to be used as teacher incentives Forest Heights Two (2) $25.00 gift certificates Al Watkins of The Butcher Middle School to be used as teacher incentives Shop Steakhouse Forest Heights Six (6) Lan/Desktop Computers, Davis Lovercheck of Alltel Middle School valued at approximately $500.00 Communications each, to assist Mrs. Wang in implementing her multimedia grant Forest Heights Three (3) $10.00 gift certificates The Faded Rose, Inc. Middle School to be used as teacher incentives Board of Education September 25, 2003 Page 4 School/Department Jefferson Elementary School Jefferson Elementary School Jefferson Elementary School Jefferson Elementary School Mabelvale Magnet Middle School Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School Romine Interdistrict Elementary School Romine lnterdistrict Elementary School Little Rock School School District Secondary Schools Item Five (5) cases of Pendaflex expanding files valued at $100.00 each 17 reams of Astrobright cardstock paper valued at $102.00 School supplies valued at $300.00 School supplies valued at $500.00 $100.00 cash to the Mabelvale Builders' Club to be used to purchase supplies and to provide members' incentives $636.00 cash to the Golf Team to be used to purchase golf bags $500.00 cash to be used to purchase a storage container for Pre-K equipment and additional Pre-K instructional materials School supplies, valued at approximately $500.00, to be distributed to students with specific needs Copies of the book entitled Paul Laurence Dunbar High School of Little Rock. Arkansas to each of the District's secondary school libraries. The total value ofthis donation is $1,200.00. Mr. Charles Minton Mr. Michael Woods Andover Place Retirement Residence St. Paul United Methodist Church Kiwanis Club of Southwest Little Rock Mr. Jerry Peters of Webster University The Wal-Mart Foundation EDS Arkansas Solution Centre The National Dunbar Alumni Association of Little Rock, Arkansas, Inc. to be presented by the association with the compliments of Mr. Charles Stewart of Regions Bank Board of Education September 25, 2003 Page 5 School/Department Little Rock School District Item Lexmark inkjet printers with "Print Gallery" CD-ROM containing high-resolution art masterpieces and teachers' guides to each of the District's 47 schools. The approximate value of this donation is $6,800.00. Donor Lexmark International through the Lexmark Print Art Educational Program It is recommended that these donation requests be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board. ''The Most Beautiful High School in America" Little Rock Central High School 1500 South Park Street Little Rock. Arkansas 72202 Phone 447-1400 Fax 447-1401 MEMORANDUM To: From: Through: Date: Re: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement Regina Ezell, Assistant Princiw17 Nancy Rousseau, Principal - / IL-August 15, 2003 Donation Central High School solicits Board approval to accept from its patron the cash donation of $1,500 to CHS Incentive Program from Donnie Pointer, Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Littfe 'Roci Centra{ :J{ifJli Sclioo{ 1500 Soutli 'Park Street Litt{e 'Rock, .'Arkansas 72202 Phone 501-447-1400 :fax 501-447-1401 August 22, 2003 To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement From: ~>a,,., A, , , A - ' Nancy Rousseau, Principal / ~ Re: Donation to Little Rock Central High School Mr. Buddy Matson and Ms. Phyllis Brandon very graciously donated $1200 to Central High School. Their desire is that the donation goes toward the completion of the reflecting pool
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!lt From: Elouise J. Hudson~ Principal Date: August 11 , 2003 RE: Donations Please accept the following donations to Forest Heights Middle School to be used as teacher incentives: Business Corky's 12005 Westhaven Dr. Little Rock, AR 72211 Cozymel' s Coastal Mexican Grill 10 Shackleford Dr. Little Rock, AR 72211 Joubert's 7303 Kanis Rd Little Rock, AR 72204 Mc Alisters's Deli 12019 Westhaven Dr. Little Rock, AR 72211 Donation/Approximate Value $10.00 Certificate 5 Free Desserts & 5 Appetizers $70.00 2 $25 .00 Certificates $50.00 2 Entrees & Drinks $20.00 5901 Evergreen Street Phone (501} 447-2700 Fax (501) 447-2701 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 :><- ?< >:z: ~i iz ZG') :!:en .mz.. . Men's Wearhouse 12305 Chenal Pkwy Little Rock, AR 72211 Oak Forest Cleaners 8717 W Markham St. Little Rock, AR 72211 Office Depot 11400 W Markham St Little Rock, AR 72211 Parkway (Mazda-Infiniti) 12206 W Markham Little Rock, AR 72211 Regas Grill 317 S Shackleford Rd Little Rock, AR 72211 Staples 12309 Chenal Pkwy Little Rock, AR 72211 Sound Sensations 7500 Kanis Rd Little Rock, AR 72204 2 $25.00 Gift Cards $50.00 2 $25.00 Certificates $50.00 Label Machine, Cordless Telephone $100. 00 1 Free Oil/Filter Change & Full Detail $75.00 2 $10.00 Certificates $20.00 Wall Clock $50.00 Front Dash Speakers $75.00 ',- - p. A "\
I J, - ~ .. ~ StarBucks Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, AR 72211 Tony Romas's 11 Shackleford Dr. Little Rock, AR 72211 Romano's Macaroni Grill 11100 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72211 2 I-Shirts $34.00 3 $10.00 Certificates & 6 certificates for free appetizer with purchase of entree $72.00 2 $10. 00 Certificates $20.00 Also, please accept the following donations of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Newspapers as part of the Democrat's Newspapers for Education program: Meghan Pittman, Arkansas Flag and Banner, P.O. Box 164868, Little Rock, AR 72216, donation valued at $250.00. Cloud Keyes, Alessi Keyes Construction Company, P.O. Box 25414, Little Rock, AR 72221 , donation valued at $125.00 Thank you for your consideration I .,.. ,, :) , .., "' " .. .. . ~ >< - 0 :c 5 ! C::,, :,, z zc, ii: V> z.m. . FOREST HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL To: Mr. Darral Paradis Director of Procurement From: Elouise J. Hudson Principal Date: August 18, 2003 RE: Donations Please accept the following donations to Forest Heights Middle School to be used as teacher incentives: Business Frank Batista Dixie Cafe 1301 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, AR 72202 Al Watkins The Butcher Shop Steakhouse 10825 Hermitage Road Little Rock, AR 72211 Donation/Approximate Value 2 $10.00 Gift Certificates 2 $25 . 00 Gift Certificates Also, please accept the donation of 6 computers from Davis Lovercheck, Lan/Desktop, Alltell Communications, #1 Allied Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202, estimated cost $500 each, total $3,000.00, to Mrs. Wang to assist her in implementing her multimedia grant. ~= ...... _l ~-~ ~ ... ~ :r~ - ,. .. J ....... ... -- .. , 5901 Evergreen Street Phone (501) 447-2700 Fax (501) 447-2701 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 FOREST HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL To: Mr. Darral Paradis Director of Procureme~ From: Elouise J. Hudson~ Principal Date: August 29, 2003 RE: Donation The Faded Rose, Inc. P.O. Box 7563, Little Rock, AR wishes to donate 3 $10.00 ($30.00) certificates to Forest Heights Middle School to be used as teacher incentives. It is recommended this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Thank you for your consideration ,,_.......,. , ............ ' . . f ~-- ~ ... " . - .. 5901 Evergreen Street Phone (501 ) 447-2700 Fax (501) 447-2701 Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 )< ,.. ?< :c ~i iiz ZG') !I: Cl> .mz.. . J EFFERSON ELEMENTARY S CHOOL August 21, 2003 To: From: Darral Paradis, Director Procurement and Materials Management Roberta Mannon, Principal t.i . Jefferson Elementary School Subject: Donation The following donation has been made to Jefferson Elementary School. Mr. Charles Minton, 53 Lefever Lane, Little Rock AR 72227: Five cases of Pendaflex expanding files valued at $100.00 each (total value $500.00). It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. ' 'I' 2600 N McKinley Street Phone 447-5000 Little Rock, A rkansas 72207 JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL August 25, 2003 To: From: Darral Paradis, Director Procurement and Materials Management Roberta Mannon, Principal f 1/l. Jefferson Elementary School Subject: Donations The following donations have been made to Jefferson Elementary School. Mr. Michael Woods, 12 Cinderella Circle, Little Rock AR 72204: Seventeen reams of Astrobright cardstock paper valued at $102.00. Andover Place Retirement Residence, 2601 Andover Court, Little Rock, AR 72207: School supplies valued at $300.00. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, AR 72207: School supplies valued at $500.00 It is recommended that these donations be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. . . - ... - 2600 N. Mc Kinley Street Phone 671-6281 Little Rock. Arkansas 72207 !.=.,' z >z (") >,... ill c3 =l ,>..<. >< >" c:i: gi :z0 z C) mE "' z... . Mabe/vale Magnet Middle School 10811 Mabe/vale West Road Mabe/vale, AR 72103 To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement From:~nn Blaylock, Principal Date: September 3, 2003 Re: Donations Please accept the donation of $100.00 from the Kiwanis Club of Southwest. These funds were donated to our Mabe/vale Builders Club. The purpose of the donation is to buy supplies for the Builders Club and provide incentives for our members. Our students are very excited about their involvement with the Kiwanis Club of Southwest Little Rock. The SWLR Kiwanis have been our Partners-In-Education since 1996. It is recommended that this donation request be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Aug , 21 03 03: 15p F. 1 VENDOR 2426567 Parkview Arts/Science Magnet HS CH::CKNO 754344 P.O.NO INVOICE ~O INVOICE DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT PAID 0 Ping J Bags 08/13 / 2003 IM $ 636 . 00 Mt, P1-11<.AD IS , !ll/Lj NMUC ,s IG?t~I/
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). I 0 3 Time Sent Please notify us immediately if not receiving properly by calling (501) 447- 2300 COMMENTS: "Best By Choice" ROMINE INTER ISTRICT SCHOOL Theme: Computer Science and Basic Skills August 27, 2003 TO: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement FROM: RE: Lillie Scull, Principal d ( . Donation The donor listed below has generously donated $500.00 to purchase a storage container for Pre-k equipment, and additional Pre-k instructional materials. Wal-Mart The Wal-Mart Foundation 702 SW 8th Street Bentonville, AR 72716-0150 Contact person: Renita Thompson It is recommended that this donation be approved with thanks in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors. Thank you for your consideration. ~- ,- rP""'r' f'f' , ....' .. -t., ,.. ... ' ::.. :: ~ "'n C:,... -0 0 -<en ciiz
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:a iz ZC> lC en zm... . Little Rock School District Department of Instructional Technology 3001 S. Pulaski Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 September 5, 2003 TO: Darral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management FROM: Lucy Neal, Director, Technology and Media Services SUBJECT: Printer Donation Through the Lexmark Print Art Educational Program, Lexmark International has offered to donate a Lexmark inkjet printer to each school in the Little Rock School District. The printers come with a "Print Gallery" CD-ROM with more than I 00 high-resolution art masterpieces and teachers guides. The value of this donation is approximately $6800. It is recommended that this donation be accepted according to the policies of the Little Rock School District. I I DATE: TO: THROUGH: Little Rock School District Financial Services 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (5011 447-1086 Fax: (5011 447-1158 September 25, 2003 Little Rock School District Board of Directors ~d M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent PREPARED BY: Mark D. Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services Subject Summary Objectives Expected Outcomes Financial Reports District funds are reported for the period ending August 31, 2003. To report the District's financial status monthly to the Board of Directors. The Board members will be informed of the District's current financial condition. Population/Location N/ A -------------------------- Budget Amount/Source NIA Manager Mark Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services Duration NIA Long Range/Continuation Financial reports will be submitted monthly to the Board. Other Agencies Involved None Expectations of District N/ A Needed Staff Comments Recommendation NIA None Approval of the August 2003 financial reports. We recommend that the Board approve the financial reports as submitted. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2002 AND 2003 APPROVED RECEIPTS % APPROVED RECEIPTS % 2002/03 08/31/02 COLLECTED 2003/04 08/31/03 COLLECTED REVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES CURRENT TAXES 58,550,000 9,596,952 16.39% 57,547,800 10,520,580 18.28% DELINQUENT TAXES 8,000,000 582,550 7.28% 10,100,000 527,648 5.22% 40% PULLBACK 29,400,000 29,600,000 EXCESS TREASURER'S FEE 187,000 210,000 DEPOSITORY INTEREST 385,000 180,000 REVENUE IN LIEU OF TAXES 135,000 150,000 MISCELLANEOUS AND RENTS 340,000 9,562 2.81% 380,000 28,873 7.60% INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 275,000 37,196 13.53% 200,000 36,679 18.34% ATHLETIC RECEIPTS 160,000 240,000 TOTAL 97,432,000 10,226,261 10.50% 98,607,800 11,113,781 11.27% REVENUE - COUNTY SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL 24,000 5,094 21.23% 21,000 5,420 25.81% TOTAL 24,000 5,094 21.23% 21,000 5,420 25.81% REVENUE- STATE SOURCES EQUALIZATION FUNDING 54,867,630 5,020,099 9.15% 53,226,139 4,838,739 9.09% REIMBURSEMENT STRS/HEAL TH 7,590,000 8,300,000 VOCATIONAL 1,340,000 119,652 8.93% 1,400,000 114,835 8.20% HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 1,700,000 1,675,000 EARLY CHILDHOOD 273,358 68,340 25.00% 273,358 TRANSPORTATION 3,685,226 3,875,562 INCENTIVE FUNDS - M TO M 3,265,000 3,900,000 ADULT EDUCATION 1,006,014 109,000 10.83% 920,337 POVERTY INDEX FUNDS 658,607 560,545 267,486 47.72% EARLY LITERACY LEARNING 120,000 TAP PROGRAM 285,271 142,636 50.00% 285,245 AT RISK FUNDING 650,000 360,000 TOTAL 75,441,106 5,459,727 7.24% 74,776,187 5,221,060 6.98% REVENUE - OTHER SOURCES TRANSFER FROM CAP PROJ FUND 620,000 770,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 1,126,233 1,350,000 TRANSFER FROM MAGNET FUND 1,664,438 1,632,430 TOTAL 3,410,671 0 0.00% 3,752,430 0 0.00% TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING 176,307,777 15,691,083 8.90% 177,157,418 16,340,262 9.22% REVENUE - OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 25,152,981 882,062 3.51% 24,075,790 797,161 3.31% DEDICATED M& 0 3,980,000 4,000,000 15,800 0.39% MAGNET SCHOOLS 25,065,942 24,689,351 TOTAL 54,198,923 882,062 1.63% 52,765,141 812,960 1.54% TOTAL REVENUE 230,506,700 16,573,145 7.19% 229,922,559 17,153,222 7.46% LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2002 AND 2003 APPROVED EXPENDED % APPROVED EXPENDED % 2002/03 08/31/02 EXPENDED 2003/04 08/31 /03 EXPENDED EXPENSES SALARIES 100,865,586 4,573,892 4.53% 100,684,982 4,497,431 4.47% BENEFITS 24,838,361 1,349,868 5.43% 26,483,772 1,407,317 5.31% PURCHASED SERVICES 19,795,774 1,860,832 9.40% 19,719,297 1,809,458 9.18% MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 8,347,098 656,943 7.87% 8,185,459 866,525 10.59% CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,616,991 54,616 3.38% 1,575,580 3,435 0.22% OTHER OBJECTS 8,508,680 51 ,213 0.60% 8,384,567 47,886 0.57% DEBT SERVICE 12,217,048 4,880,555 39.95% 12,098,342 4,705,779 38.90% TOTAL EXPENSES OPERATING 176, 189,538 13,427,918 7.62% 177,131,999 13,337,831 7.53% EXPENSES-OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 26,148,726 883,108 3.38% 26,056,193 1,131,685 4.34% DEDICATED M& 0 3,980,000 377,718 9.49% 4,000,000 582,601 14.57% MAGNET SCHOOLS 25,065,942 730,750 2.92% 24,689,351 709,338 2.87% TOTAL 55,194,668 1,991,577 3.61% 54,745,544 2,423,624 4.43% TOTAL EXPENSES 231,384,206 15,419,494 6.66% 231,877,543 15,761,455 6.80% INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (877,506) 1,153,650 (1,954,984) 1,391,766 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET & OED M& 0 1,645,440 1,645,440 3,558,580 3,558,580 OPERATING 8,557,652 8,557,652 9,026,855 9,026,855 ENDING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET & OED M& 0 649,695 535,924 1,578,177 1,947,916 OPERATING 8,675,891 10,820,817 9,052,274 12,029,286 TOTAL 9,325,586 11,356,741 10,630,451 13,977,202 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2003 PROJECT BEG BALANCE INCOME TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES END BALANCE 07-01-03 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 08-31-03 $6,200,000 BOND ISSUE FAIR 33,282.90 33,282.90 MCCLELLAN 77,219.02 77,219.02 CONTINGENCY 0.00 0.00 SUBTOTAL 110,501 .92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 110,501.92 $136,268,560 BOND ISSUES ADMINISTRATION 32,802.37 15,698.50 17,103.87 NEW WORK PROJECTS 18,614,545.40 2,742,208.56 9,290,107.28 6,582,229.56 SECURITY PROJECTS 42,273.97 42,273.97 LIGHTING PROJECTS 29,869.56 29,869.56 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 2,768,579.81 1,074,540.89 1,157,159.61 536,879.31 RENOVATION PROJECTS 31,306,506.59 3,679,231 .44 13,539,869.91 14,087,405.24 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 2,335,019.24 600,922.23 58,711.57 1,675,385.44 SUBTOTAL 55,129,596.94 0.00 0.00 8,112,601 .62 24,045,848.37 22,971,146.95 REVENUES PROCEEDS-PROPERTY SALE 444,618.31 444,618.31 DUNBAR PROJECT 5,266.71 5,266.71 PROCEEDS-BOND SALES 22,074,599.23 22,074,599.23 PROCEEDS-QZAB SALE 1,293,820.97 1,293,820.97 INTEREST 7,288,776.89 77,713.04 7,366,489.93 SUBTOTAL 31,107,082.11 77,713.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 31,184,795.15 GRAND TOTAL Dli iHZ lDll l!Z ZZ Zl~ ll~ J2.J2ll D lli lill:llii i~ ll~:i a~a ~z ~ililiW!li Fund Purchase Date Operating 06-09-03 Operating 07-19-03 Operating 04-08-03 Operating 08-29-03 Total Food Service 08-18-03 Total Activity Fund 08-27-03 Total Bond Account 03-10-03 Capital Projects Fund 01-17-03 Capital Projects Fund 01-17-03 Capital Projects Fund 02-14-03 Capital Projects Fund 01-29-03 Capital Projects Fund 01-17-03 Capital Projects Fund 02-14-03 Capital Projects Fund 05-15-03 Capital Projects Fund 07-15-03 Capital Projects Fund 01-22-03 Capital Projects Fund 05-15-03 Capital Projects Fund 08-01-03 Capital Projects Fund 09-17-02 Capital Projects Fund 08-18-03 Total Deseg Plan Scholarship 06-11-03 Total Rockefeller Scholarship 06-24-03 Total I Risk Management Loss Fund 08-20-03 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY FUND FOR THE PERIOD ENDED August 31, 2003 I I I I Maturity Institution Date 12-08-03 Regions 01-19-04 Regions 12-05-03 Pulaski TFN Bank of America TFN Bank of America TFN Bank of America I 09-08-03 Regions 01-16-04 l Metropolitan 01-16-04 Bank of the Ozarks 10-15-03 Bank of the Ozarks 01-29-04 Bancorp South 01-16-04 Superior 11-14-03 Superior 08-16-04 I USBANK 09-02-03 USBANK 01-16-04 Bank of America 05-14-04 Bank of the Ozarks 12-01-03 Bank of the Ozarks 09-15-03 Bank of the Ozarks TFN Bank of America 12-04-03 Bank of America 01-15-04 Bank of America TFN Bank of America lN3WNHnorov "IX S9NIHV3H"X '. Interest Rate I Type I I I I I I I I i ' I I I I I I ' 1.090% I Money Market 0.945% Money Market 1.290% Money Market 0.970% Repo I 0.910% I Repo I 0.740% I Treasury Bills 1.190% CD I 1.930% CD 2.250% I CD 1.440% CD 2.000% I' CD 2.250% CD 1.900% I CD 1.420% CD 1.130% CD 1.240% Treasury Bills 1.360% I CD 1.220% CD 2.200% CD 0.910% I I Repo 0.920% Treasury Bills I 0.760% Treasury Bills I 0.700% I Repo lHOd3H S,ld0S S>IHVW3H 9NISO1:> "XI Principal 20,000.00 20,000.00 10,000.00 13,075,000.00 13,125,000.00 1,255,000.00 1,255,000.00 948,000.00 948,000.00 400,000.00 1,000,934.31 5,116,598.09 10,000,000.00 2,058,896.90 2,500,000.00 11,000,000.00 11,000,000.00 5,000,000.00 5,299,646.43 9,000,000.00 3,048,218.28 10,000,000.00 4,930,000.00 I 80,354,294.01 664,995.48 664,995.48 250,909.40 I 250,909.40 500,000.00 I 500,000.00
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