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. . . LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Board of Directors Special Board Meeting January 13, 1994 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met in duly-called special meeting at 5:50 p.m. on January 13, 1994, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The vice-president, Mr. John Riggs, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. John Riggs Dr. Katherine Mitchell Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mrs. o. G. Jacovelli ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes Mr. Don Umfleet, Audio Specialist Mr. Talmadge Hashberry, Ex-Officio Student Representative Ms. Theresa Peterson, Ex-Officio Teacher Representative CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL The president called the special meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of five (5) Board members. I. SALE/EXCESSED PROPERTY - WESTSIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Mr. Doug Eaton explained to the Board that in 1983, the Board excessed several of the District's buildings. Westside Junior High School site was one of those excessed. Mr. Eaton said that an agreement has been prepared whereby the Children's Hospital has offered the District $200,000 for the property. If Children's Hospital signs the agreement, (and there are indications that Special Meeting January 13, 1994 Page 2 this will happen), then we would advertise the property for sale and Children's Hospital would have first refusal rights if we have an offer of more than $200,000. If there is someone who makes a higher bid, they could purchase the property if Children's Hospital turns down the offer. Ms. Pondexter moved that the administration accept the proposal as presented, seconded by Dr. Mitchell. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. O'Malley proposed the following amendment: "put the property up for sale but wait until the 27th of January and have it on the Board Agenda to vote on at that time." Ms. Gee seconded the motion. After discussion of the amendment, the chair called for a vote on the motion as amended. The motion as amended failed 4-1 with Mr. O'Malley voting "yes" and Mr. Riggs, Dr. Mitchell, Ms. Pondexter and Ms. Gee voting "no." The chair then called for a vote on the original motion and it carried unanimously. II. DISCUSSION WITH MR. GEORGE BUTTERFIELD - NATIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM Mr. Bill Barnhouse, Director of Safety and Security, introduced Mr. George Butterfield to the Board. Mr. Barnhouse reminded the group that Mr. Butterfield had come to Little Rock in March, 1989 and talked with the Board, principals and staff at that time. Mr. Butterfield said we are ahead of some Districts in the country concerning curtailing violence in our schools. Mr Riggs asked Mr. Butterfield how the District can accomplish a good safety perception with their patrons. Mr. Butterfield offered the following suggestions: 1. You should be truthful with your public and not try to hide anything. Tell them what has happened and what you are doing about it. 2. Get task force involved, including parents, courts, and probation officers. 3. Emphasize the fact that the problems are community problems and not just school problems. III. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA AND TIME FOR BOARD RETREAT FEBRUARY 4 AND 5, 1994. The Board Retreat to be held on February 4 and 5, 1994, was discussed. It was agreed that the Retreat would begin at 4:30 p.m. on February 4 and they will work until a maximum of 10 p.m. on that date. Special Board Meeting January 13, 1994 Page 3 On February 5, 1994, the Board will convene the Retreat at 8 a.m. and work until a maximum of 4 p.m. The Retreat will be held at the Worthen Bank Building in their 4th floor conference room. The items suggested for discussion at the Board Retreat were: 1. What do we want the District to look like in the future? 2. Discuss District policies 3. Discuss budget 4. Discuss curriculum 5. Discuss safety and security 6. Discuss Desegregation Plan 7. Discuss safety and security on transportation 8. Blue Ribbon Committee. The Board suggested starting the meeting with a budget work session on Friday afternoon. IV. STUDENT REINSTATEMENTS & CONFIRMATION OF EXPULSION RECOMMENDATIONS Juan Dukes, a former Mabelvale Junior High School student, petitioned the Board for reinstatement to the Little Rock School District. Juan was expelled from the Little Rock School District by the Board of Directors for the 1992-93 school year for participating in a gang related fight and for verbal assault of staff. He was in the Boot Camp Program at Camp Robinson for 105 days. He has completed the Program and wants to be reinstated to the District. The Hearing Officer recommends reinstatement for the second semester of the 1993-94 school year. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. Jason Allen, a former Southwest Junior High School student, petitioned the Board for reinstatement to the Little Rock School District. Jason was expelled during the 1993-94 school year for threatening a teacher. He has enrolled in and successfully completed a treatment program at Bridgeway Hospital. The administration supports the recommendation that he be reinstated for the second semester of the 1993-94 school year and be assigned to the Alternative Learning Center on strict probation. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. UNCONTESTED EXPULSION RECOMMENDATIONS: The administration recommended that Andrew Rogers, a Southwest Junior High School student, be expelled from the District for the Special Board Meeting January 13, 1994 Page 4 remainder of the 1993-94 school year and assigned to the Juvenile Justice Center with the understanding that he may petition the Board for reinstatement for the 1994-95 school year. He had physically abused a staff member and warrants expulsion from the District. The administration recommended that Jamishun Scott, a Central High School Student, be expelled from the District for the remainder of the 1993-94 school year. He may petition the Board for reinstatement for the 1994-95 school year. Jamishum was observed by the principal of Central High School attacking a nonstudent on the front lawn of Central' s campus. He was charged with Battery and Disorderly Conduct. The administration recommended that Stephen Morgan, a student at Central High School, be expelled from the District for the remainder of the 1993-94 school year. He may petition the Board for reinstatement for the 1994-95 school year. Stephen had assaulted a female student on December 15, 1994. He later returned to the campus while on a Sent Home and verbally threatened a student witness to that assault. Ms Pondexter moved the approval of the administration's recommendation, seconded by Ms. Gee and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Board, Ms. Pondexter moved adjournment at 6:45 p.m., seconded by Mr. O'Malley and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: i -.
? 7 -q '{ sey Ja~kon Superintendent icJfWVbkp,fu-cw Dr. Katherine Mitchell Secretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 E MAR 4 f 94 Olli o of Do, gr 110 Mo The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met for its regularly scheduled Board Meeting in the Board Room of the Administration Building on January 27, 1994. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mr. John Riggs Dr. Katherine Mitchell Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. o. G. Jacovelli ALSO PRESENT: I. Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Executive Assistant Ms. Betty Forbes, staff Assistant Mr. Don Umfleet, Audio Specialist Mr. Thalmadge Hashberry, Ex-Officio Student Rep. Ms. Theresa Peterson, Ex-Officio Teacher Representative CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL The President called the regular meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of six (6) Board members. Mr. Jackson welcomed the student and teacher representative to the Board for January. II. READING OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the December 16, 1994 Regular Meeting and the January 13, 1994 Special Meeting were presented for reading. Ms. Pondexter moved approval of the minutes as read, seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. Minutes - Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 2 III. PRESENTATIONS: Educational Programs: Woodruff Elementary School was featured as the educational program for the month of January. Mrs. Pat Higginbotham, Principal, made a presentation on the school's nonviolence program. She stated that the students had gone 414 days without a fight on the campus. She stated that this did not start as a program, it started as a challenge to the students to stop violence. The students were first given awards. Since that time, it has been a challenge among the students. When there seems to be a confrontation on the surface, or a feeling of anger, the students seek the advice of their counselor, Ms. Shirley Davis. Students, Ladonna Murphy, Tameka Hundley, Drew McClure and David Henson each addressed the Board and told of their pride in Woodruff and how excited they are with the "program." A. Superintendent The Superintendent presented citations and congratulations to the following people: Carver Basic Skills/Math-Science Magnet School received one of only seven awards for its successful effort to address the problems of under achievement in American Schools which are funded by Business Week with the help of 11 corporations who advertise in the magazine. As a result of the grant, Carver will become part of the national effort, "Network to Success," which is committed to helping other educators to adopt and adapt their effective design. In addition, announcements will be included in Business Week as well as other publications. The following secretaries were given citations for putting student's addresses into the computer system with less than a 1 percent error rate in their address files. These secretaries are in addition to the ones who received citations at the December meeting: Tracey Nelson - Hall High School Sandra Carter - Parkview Magnet School Sarah Shelman - Forest Heights Jr. High Eleanor Bodenhamer - Pulaski Heights Jr. High Virginia H. Irving and Mary Joe Stone - Southwest Jr. High Norma Ruth Hartwick - McClellan Business/Communications Magnet School Esther Washington - Cloverdale Jr. High Julie Williams - Mabelvale Jr. High Lucy Hendricks - Bale Elementary Minutes - Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 3 Phyllis Forbes - Carver Magnet School Connie Walker - Chicot Elementary Nettie Higgins - Cloverdale Elementary Sue Mitchell - Dodd Elementary Jessie Webb - Meadowcliff Stacy Blacknall, Curriculum Specialist - Rightsell Incentive School Ella Anderson - Wilson Elementary Bobbie Levy - Mabelvale Elementary Ann Campbell and Pat Roland - Terry Elementary The following secretaries had a 0.0% or no error input: Rachael Williamson - Garland Incentive School Sandra Johnson - Mitchell Incentive School Peggy Weeks - Western Hills Elementary A citation was given to Terri Shaw, a recently hired employee of the District, for her grace under pressure and for her willingness to accept the LRSD spirit of teamwork. Citations were awarded to the student and teacher exofficio Board Members for the month of January. Student member was Talmadge Hasberry of McClellan and the teacher representative Teresa Peterson of Geyer Springs Elementary. B. CITIZENS COMMITTEES There were no Committee Reports C. BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Riggs complimented the -Bea~a:t. on their being well prepared for Court. He stated that Dr. Williams, Dr. Mayo and Mrs. Matthis did a good job and believed this administration is serious about complying with the Desegregation Plan. Ms. Pondexter wanted to say a "thank you" to Bob Brown for delineating the fact of how well our children are doing in the schools. She stated she believes that disparity is getting better. She said we must have equitable educational programs in the LRSD. Mr. O'Malley stated this was his first day in court. He complimented Dr. Williams, Dr. Mayo and Mrs. Matthis stating it showed that they wanted the judge to know they were serious about taking action on the Desegregation Plan. Mr. O'Malley also congratulated Parkview on winning the King Cotton Classic Tournament. * * 0 0 ttt 1-i ro 0 rt f-' 0 ::J r10 1-iO p,3 rt'd f-'1-' Of-' ::J::l ro ::J rt ro 0, rt ::r ro :i,, 0, 3 f-' ::J f-' (JJ I Minutes - Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 4 D. PARTNERSHIPS The following partnerships were recommended to the Board for approval: Way out Willies and Fair Park Elementary School McDonald's - Markham Parkway and Fair Park Elementary Twin city Bank - West Markham and Fair Park Elementary Wendy's of Little Rock and Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts and Mitchell Elementary McDonald's - Roosevelt and Mitchell Elementary Mr. Riggs moved approval of the partnerships, seconded by Dr. Mitchell, and it carried unanimously. C. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Beth Greenway addressed the Board, stating that the Debbie Fulbright trial would be held on February 17 and 18. She urged the "downtown" administration to reach out to her and show her support. Jerry Robinson addressed the Board concerning the District's withdrawal from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade. Mr. Robinson said he thinks the media dictates the decisions that are made. He asked the Board to have some kind of policy on participation in the marade (parades). V. ACTION AGENDA A. 1994 Emergency Drug Free Schools & Communities Grant Application. The U. S. Department of Education is accepting applications from local school districts for federal funds to implement a comprehensive integrated services model to impact high risk youth who are economically disadvantaged
at risk for gang affiliation or have committed delinquent acts, are pregnant or is a teen parent. Partners involved in implementing include the Stepup Center in southwest Little Rock, the Pulaski County Prevention Institute, McClellan Community School, Ottenheimer Community Center and the Southwest Little Rock Alert Center. The grant requested is $508,301 and covers a two-year period. Mr. Riggs moved approval of the application, seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried unanimously. Minutes - Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 5 B. Adult Education Direct and Equitable Proposal Adult Education requested approval to make application for $22,027.16 from the State Department of Education for Direct and Equitable funds which will allow the Adult Education Program to continue serving educationally disadvantaged adults on grade levels 0-5.9. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the administration's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. C. security Guard Recognition The security guards have petitioned the Board for recognition as an employee group for the purpose of negotiations. The administration recommended that the Board recognize the security guards as a separate group and that the an election be held to determine the type of relationship that the security guards wish to establish. Ms. Pondexter moved approval of the administrations recommendation, seconded by Dr. Mitchell, and it carried unanimously. D. Pilot Use of Portfolio Assessment in Selected Departments Hall High School has requested to pilot the use of portfolio assessment as an alternative to semester examinations in selected departments for the second semester of 1993-94. Participation in the use of portfolio assessment would be optional for students who meet certain conditions and would serve as an incentive for improved academic achievement and attendance. Gene Parker, Supervisor of English, explained the assessment program. Mr. Riggs moved approval of this pilot program, seconded by Dr. Mitchell, and it carried unanimously. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Special Report/Ish Elementary School A report on the use of Ish Elementary School was given by Mr. Eaton. Mr. Eaton said as of this date, five agencies have contacted the administration expressing an interest in either leasing or purchasing Ish Elementary School. Mr. Eaton reminded the Board that as of November, 1993, the Little Rock School District is prohibited from taking any final action with regard to the disposition of Ish pending a decision presently before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Minutes - Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 6 B. Update on Metropolitan Area Vocational Center The Vocational staff gave a report on the Metropolitan Area Vocational Center. The staff reported that they have a total of 812 students enrolled at Metro. Ms. Carol Green, Director of Vocational, stated she would like to have a "Board Day" at Metro so the Board members could come out and see things that are going on in the classes. Mr. Riggs mentioned that the courses that are offered at Metro should be a skill in which there is a need in the business community. Ms. Green explained that is the purpose of the Advisory Committee, which is made up of business leaders. They keep her updated on the demand in the business community for skilled training. Ms. Green explained that all students are at Metro for one-half day. The cost for all students who attend is $250 per student. The cost is regulated by the State Department of Education. C. Capital Project Status Report - 1994 Mr. Eaton prepared a report on the Capital Projects Status. It was learned that on this date - January 27, 1994, the judge had handed down an order approving the Williams Magnet School Project. Mr. Malone was requested to get an update on the status of Jefferson's capital project. VII. CONSENT AGENDA Upon opening up the discussion of the consent agenda, Mr. Riggs moved that the name of Betty Hilton be removed from the personnel items to be considered at another time. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Riggs moved approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried 5-1, with Ms. Gee casting a "no" vote. The Consent Agenda included the following items: 1. Personnel Changes 2. Financial Reports 3. Donations Ms. Gee stated she thinks personnel items and financial reports should be on the Action Agenda. She and Ms. Pondexter asked to have their slip sheets earlier than they have received them in the past. Minutes - Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 7 VIII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS Mr. Say McIntosh addressed the Board with a complaint about a statement one of the Board members had made at the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 8:20 p.m., Mr. Riggs moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider personnel items. The motion was seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried unanimously. After returning from Executive Session, Mr. Jackson announced that the Board had met in Executive Session but no action was taken. Mr. Riggs at this point moved that the personnel item in which Betty Hilton was removed from the consent agenda as a resignation be accepted as listed. The motion was seconded by Ms. Gee, and it carried unanimously. It was also the consensus of the Board that the administration and Department of Human Resources would do what they could to see that Ms. Hilton gets disability benefits. XI. DISCIPLINARY RECOMMENDATIONS The following students requested reinstatement to the Little Rock School District: Jeremy Gray - Southwest Jr. High School Calvin Long - McClellan High School Terence Saulsberry - McClellan High School Rodney Scott - McClellan High School Kareem Smith - McClellan High School Jaruby Gregory - Central High School Kevin MacKintrush - Central High School Antonio Nelson - Central High School Marcus Stephens - Central High School Micha Williams - Central High School The administration recommended that Jeremy Gray be reinstated to the Little Rock School District and assigned to the Alternative Learning Center for the balance of the 1993-94 school year. The administration recommended that Calvin Long, Terence Saulsberry, Rodney Scott, and Kareem smith be reinstated to the District. The principal is willing to accept these students back to McClellan, and that Kareem Smith be on strict probation. Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 8 The administration recommended that Jaruby Gregory, Kevin MacKintrush, Antonio Nelson, Marcus Stephens, and Micha Williams be reinstated to Central High School. Dr. Williams stated that these young men had attended a program provided by Arkansas Baptist College and that the directors of that institution recommended the students be returned to their school to receive their diplomas. After a discussion of these students, Dr. Mitchell moved that the Board accept the recommendation of the administration on all the above students, seconded by Ms. Pondexter and it carried unanimously. Derrick Jackson, a student who was expelled from the District on June 24, 1993, and was to complete an alcohol/drug abuse counseling program. Derrick petitioned the Board for reinstatement to the District. Ms. Elston stated she would personally see that Derrick gets an assessment through the alcohol/drug abuse counseling program. Derrick is to attend that program on a regular basis and his parents are to be responsible to see that he attends this program. Ms. Pondexter moved the recommendation, seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. Waylan Johnison, a student who was expelled from the District during the July, 1993 Board meeting, petitioned the Board for reinstatement to Dunbar Magnet Junior High School. The recommendation of the administration was that Waylan be placed at the Alternative Learning Center in order to receive additional support in academics and tutorial support for the rest of the school year. Ms. Gee moved the administration's recommendation, seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried 4-2 with Mr. Riggs and Mr. Jackson voting "no." Kendrick Henderson, a student at Central High School, appealed an expulsion recommendation for the remainder of the 1993-94 school year for being involved in a fight. The administration recommended that Kendrick be expelled for the remainder of the 93-94 school year and that he could petition the Board for reinstatement for the first semester for the 1994-95 school year. He is to be enrolled in an alternative educational setting during this expulsion period. After discussion among the Board members, the Board members called for a recess at 11 p.m. and reconvened at 11: 10 p.m. After discussion, the Superintendent recommended that Kendrick be long-termed suspended. Dr. Williams told the Board he would attempt to get Kendrick back into an educational setting as soon as possible. Mr. Riggs moved the Superintendent's recommendation, seconded by Ms. Pondexter and it carried unanimously. The following students were recommended for longterm suspensions for the second semester of the 1993-94 school year Regular Board Meeting January 27, 1994 Page 9 and have accepted the recommendation without appeal: Brandon Howie - J.A. Fair Sheree Harden - McClellan Antoine Baker - Cloverdale Junior High LaTracy Bizzell - Dunbar Magnet Jr. High Jermaine Glass - Dunbar Magnet Jr. High Orlando Jones - Dunbar Magnet Jr. High Shammar Wood - Dunbar Magnet Jr. High Dennis Luster - Forest Heights Jr. Greg Peterson - Forest Heights Jr. Marcus Williams - Forest Heights Jr. Larry Jones - Henderson Jr. High Derick Bowman - Mabelvale Jr. High Jay Buchanan - Mabelvale Jr. High Keyono Cook - Mabelvale Jr. High Keisha Fairley - Mabelvale Jr. High Olins Johnson - Mabelvale Jr. High Zeke Lawson - Mabelvale Jr. High Mishon Wright - Mabelvale Jr. High Terrance Stigall - Mann Magnet Tashia Washington - Pulaski Heights Jr. Akiel Keith Dunbar - Southwest Jr. Yuhanna Clinkscale - Southwest Jr. Monita Marbley - Southwest Jr. Kenneth Nolan - Southwest Jr. Mr. Riggs moved approval administration, seconded by unanimously. of the recommendation of the Dr. Mitchell, and =i~t __ c=a=r==r=i~e~d ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Board, Dr. Mitchell moved adjournment at 11:15 p.m., seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. Approved: ____ _ Katherine Mitcell, Secretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 RECEIVED MAR 41994 Office of Desegregation Monitoring Board of Directors Special Meeting February 17, 1994 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met in a lawfully-called special meeting at 6:20 p.m. on February 17, 1994, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mr. John Riggs Dr. Katherine Mitchell Mr. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. o. G. Jacovelli Ms. Patricia Gee ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent Ms. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes Mr. Don Umfleet, Audio Specialist Ms. Jeanne Whitesell, Teacher Ex-Officio Ms. Latasha Fulton, Student Ex-Officio CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, called the special meeting to order at 6:20 p.m .. The roll call revealed the presence of five (5) members of the Board of Directors. PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING: The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, announced that the special meeting was called for the purpose of acting on a recommendation for refinancing of bonds, hearing a report from Coopers and Lybrand, and the administration's request for confirmation on uncontested expulsions and long-term suspension recommendations. Special Board Meeting February 17, 1993 Page 2 DEBT REFUNDING: The administration recommended that the Board approve the refunding of bonds dated September 1, 1989, September 1, 1990, and October 1, 1991 at an estimated annual savings of $176,000. Dr. Katherine Mitchell moved approval, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM COOPERS AND LYBRAND: Representatives, Sherri Speakman, Frank Burke, Bob Samperio, and Steve Muliak, from Coopers and Lybrand were available for questions from the Board on the research they conducted in the District on the Support Services Department. Ms. Speakman told the group they covered all areas of the Support Services Division Food Services, Financial Services, Procurement Department, Maintenance, Transportation, Informational Services, Safety and Security Department. They found evidence that the Transportation Department might be considered for outsourcing by the District. The Board asked Dr. Williams to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) on outsourcing the Transportation Services with the help of Steve Muliak. LONG-TERM SUSPENSION/EXPULSION RECOMMENDATIONS: The administration recommended to the Board the uncontested expulsions of the following students: Calvin Long - McClellan Terence Saulsberry - McClellan Rodney Scott - McClellan Franswar Jordan - J. A. Fair The administration recommended to the Board the uncontested long-term suspensions of the following students for the second semester of the 1993-94 school year: Ronnie Scott - J. A. Fair Patrick Canady - McClellan/JJC Marcus Johnson - Cloverdale Jr./ ALC Susan Miller - Cloverdale Jr./ALC Derrick Scott - Cloverdale Jr./ALC Tondalia McGee - Forest Heights Jr./ALC Phelipe Williams - Forest Heights Jr./Pen Charles Williams - Mabelvale Jr./ALC Duron Canada - Southwest Jr./JJC Corey Eubanks - Southwest Jr./JJC Chris Martin - Southwest Jr. Corey Wiley - Southwest Jr./ALC Special Board Meeting February 17, 1994 Page 3 Ms. Linda Pondexter moved the approval of the administration's recommendations on the foregoing students, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Riggs moved adjournment at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. Q President APPROVED: ------ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 APR 2 0 1994 Office of Desegregation Mormonng The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met for its regularly scheduled Board Meeting in the Board Room of the Administration Building on February 24, 1994. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mr. John Riggs Dr. Katherine Mitchell Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. T. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. o. G. Jacovelli ALSO PRESENT: I. Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes Mr. Don Umfleet, Audio Specialist Ms. Jean Whitesell, Ex-Officio Teacher Representative Ms. Latasha Fulton, Ex-Officio Student Representative CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL The president called the regular meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of six (6) Board members. II. READING OF MINUTES The chair directed the Board members' attention to the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on January 27, 1994 and the Special Board Meeting on February 17, 1994. Dr. Mitchell moved acceptance of the minutes as read, Mr. Riggs seconded the motion. Mr. Jackson pointed out a minor correction to the minutes, and they were approved unanimously, with the correction to be made. Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 2 III. PRESENTATIONS A. The Superintendent read a few passages from a parent's letter concerning two support staff members at Jefferson, Mrs. LaQuana Coleman and Mr. Stanley Barnes, who have been instrumental in working with at-risk students. It was reported that they have special love and concern for each child they encounter. Mrs. Coleman and Mr. Barnes were acknowledged with a Superintendent's Citation. A Superintendent's Citation was presented to Mrs. Margaret Warren, owner of M & M Used Book Store, who has made a priceless contribution to the education of Arkansas' youth. Because of the death of her husband, Mrs. Warren decided to reduce the size of her used bookstore. She called several schools and asked them to come and help themselves. Lee Willingham, a sixth grader at Bale Elementary School, helped Dr. Williams make a presentation to Officer Kenneth Temple, who has been the DARE Officer at Bale for three years. It was said that Officer Temple educated numerous students on the dangers of drug abuse. Officer Temple has also written a plan to place trained National Guardsmen into Little Rock elementary Schools to serve as role models and mentors to high risk children. Fatimahj Akbar was recognized for serving as a VIPS chairperson with the District since 1983. In addition to managing successful volunteer programs at several Little Rock Schools, she found time to mentor a student at Stephens School. Barbara Moore has been a VIPS Chairperson at Western Hills Elementary School for ten years. She began working as a supervision aide at Western Hills in 1979 and has actively recruited other volunteers throughout her service. Both Ms. Akbar and Ms. Moore were presented Superintendent's Citations. Dr. Williams presented citations to the teacher exofficio Board Member for the month of February, Ms. Jeanne Whitesell of Gibbs Magnet, and the student member, Latasha Fulton of Parkview Magnet School. B. CITIZENS COMMITTEES None Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 3 c. Legislators. are opening. BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Gee expressed appreciation for meeting with She said she felt that the lines of communications Ms. Pondexter expressed condolences of the Board to members of the family of Tommie Wilbarger, an aide at Geyer Springs Elementary School, who lost her life very tragically. Mr. Jackson expressed appreciation to Mr. Cleveland Ellis for the invitation to attend the February 9 STOP PROGRAM at Washington. He stated that Mr. Ellis is to be commended for being a role model for students. Mr. Jackson also stated that he had the opportunity to attend the VIPS Board luncheon together with several Board members stating he appreciated that opportunity. Due to the illness of Mrs. Jacovelli, Mr. Jackson expressed the sentiments of the Board in wishing her a speedy recovery. Dr. Mitchell stated that throughout the month of February, she visited several elementary schools where they were being taught the valuable contributions that African Americans have made in history. Dr. Katherine Mitchell left the meeting at this time. D. PARTNERSHIPS New partnerships were presented for approval by the Partners in Education Program. They were: Subway and Fair Park Elementary School Little Rock Zoo and Garland Incentive Elementary School Mexico Chiquito and John L. McClellan Community High School Mr. Riggs moved approval of these new partnerships, seconded by Mr. O'Malley and it carried unanimously. E. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REPORT Ms. Scrimmager, Director of Community Education, reported on the Educational Programs presentation for the month of February. She reported that she will be chaperoning an "ACT Lockin" for students who need help in raising their test scores. She Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 4 stated they had rented the Student Center at UALR. F. INCENTIVE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' REPORT Rightsell Incentive School was featured at this Board Meeting. Ms. Davis explained the theme for her school, Career Awareness and Mass Media Technology. She introduced her theme specialist, Ms. Stacy Blacknall. Ms. Davis stated that instead of going on the usual field trips, her groups are visiting industrial sites to learn of the various occupations that may be available. Ms. Blacknall said they plan to implement more of the technology part. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Ms. Debra Suttlar, addressed the Board concerning several items of concern at Central High School: 1. She stated that near the beginning of school her son's musical instrument was stolen. She stated that no one at the school filed a police report and she felt that the school district should have provided some reimbursement for the musical instruments. 2. She said that her son was given an interim report and he did not give the report to her, so therefore, when the grades went out, she was not notified that his grades had dropped. She complained that the District did not require that the interim report be returned to the school signed by the parent/guardian. She said that her son was out ill and she forgot to call in to report that he was ill, but when she got home there was a message on her recorder telling her he was absent that day. She feels there could also be a recorded message that the grades are dropping. 3. Another item of concern she had was that the student assignment office did not return her calls. She said her husband is stationed out of state and she travels a lot. She put in a request to have her son transferred to Hall High School to be closer to her home. She got a letter two weeks later that said they needed more information. They did not return her call. Mr. Tyrone Davis addressed the Board concerning what he termed as the failure of minority vendors to get contracts through the Little Rock School District. He feels he is being excluded Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 5 from the bid process. He said he was yet to receive one contract within the state of Arkansas. Ms. Nettie Nichols, a bus driver for the District, addressed the Board with concern that the District was considering subcontracting (or outsourcing) the transportation services. She said it had been tried before and it did not work. Ms. Pam Adcock addressed the Board with concern that the city was considering placing a drug rehabilitation house (GIST House) near Cloverdale Elementary School at 8801 Frenchman Lane in front of Hamilton Inn. She feels this would lead to a security problem. B. J. Wyrick reiterated what Ms. Adcock had to say about the drug rehabilitation house being placed near Cloverdale. She asked for support from the Board. Ms. Shelia Parker addressed the Board. She stated she wanted more parent involvement in the schools. Ms. Parker does not want the children to sell anything for schools. Ms. Eleanor Coleman addressed the Board concerning the sub-contract of transportation services for the District. She said this meant the discarding of the faithful employees in the District. Mr. Frank Martin addressed the Board concerning the subject of sub-contracting for transportation services. He stressed that the financial crisis is not of their making. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Resolution to Declare Excess Property - Lee School The Board considered a resolution to declare Lee School as excess property. It was reported that the general condition of Lee School is that it is in a much-deteriorated state. The building can no longer be used for its intended purpose of an educational facility. The administration recommended the Board approve the disposal action on this school. Mr. Riggs moved the approval of the administration's recommendation, Mr. Jackson relinquished the gavel to Mr. O'Malley and seconded the motion and it carried 4-1, with Mr. O'Malley voting "nay." B. EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE The Superintendent recommended that the Board authorize the administration to immediately seek to reopen negotiations for Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 6 purpose of reaching a mutual agreement on an early retirement incentive for teachers and also to continue developing early retirement incentive plans tailored to the mutual interest of the District and other employee groups. The Board will be asked to approve any agreements or plans before they are adopted or implemented. Ms. Pondexter moved approval of the Superintendent's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. C. PERSONNEL ITEMS The Superintendent presented a record of the resignations/terminations, certified and non-certified, and new employees, certified and non-certified. Mr. Riggs moved the approval of the Superintendent's recommendation, seconded by Ms. Gee and it carried unanimously. D. DONATIONS A list of property donations was presented in the printed agenda and recommended for approval by the Superintendent. Mr. Riggs moved approval of the Superintendent's recommendation, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. E. APPROVAL OF POLICY ON GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS ON THE FIRST READING A copy of a proposed policy and regulations on graduation requirements for general education students was presented to the Board for approval on a first reading. This policy and regulations seeks to meet or exceed the Standards for Accreditation set by the State Board of Education. After discussion by the Board, Ms. Pondexter moved approval of this policy for the first reading, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. F. APPROVAL OF GRANT FOR ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION REACH OUT INITIATIVE McClellan Community Education is asking for permission to utilize the existing structure of the McClellan School Health Clinic to develop a plan for offering medical services to unserved and underserved youth and family members in the underserved area of Southwest Little Rock. They are asking to write a grant for funding of this program - $100,000 will be used for the first year for planning and $2 00, 000 will be used the second year for implementing the program. This grant is to be submitted to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Reach out Initiative. Mr. Riggs moved approval of this grant application, seconded by Ms. Gee, and it carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 7 G. APPROVAL OF GRANT FOR COMMUNITY-WIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAM The Little Rock Housing Authority and the McClellan Community School are seeking a grant through the Prevention Services Program in the amount of $20,000 to support a drug and alcohol abuse program. The program would provide mentors and accessibility to activities and interests that parents or relatives might seek. A camp called 2 Cool 4 School would provide avenues for the whole family. The model program is designed to help highrisk youth to be more involved in the community and offer opportunities for them to participate in a program and develop a knowledge to learn and participate in a non-threatening environment. The administration recommended the Board's approval. Ms. Pondexter moved approval of this grant application, seconded by Ms. Gee, and it carried unanimously. H. RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EFFECTS OF STATE EDUCATION FUNDING ON LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT The administration prepared a Resolution supporting Governor Jim Guy Tucker's plan to amend the current funding formula for education to equalize the charge rate. Ms. Pondexter moved approval of the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. {A copy of the Resolution is attached.) I. 1992-93 AUDIT AND EXTENSION OF AUDIT CONTRACT A copy of the District's financial audit for the fiscal year 1992-93 was provided to the Board under separate cover. The administration recommended the Board's approval of the audit. Ms. Pondexter moved the recommendation of the administration, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. It was also recommended that the Board approve the extension of the contract with Thomas and Thomas for auditing services through June 30, 1994. Mr. Riggs moved the recommendation of the administration, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. J. FINANCIAL REPORTS Mr. Riggs moved approval of the financial reports as presented by the administration, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. THE CHAIR CALLED FOR A BREAK AT 8:05 p.m., and RECONVENED AT 8:25 p.m. at which time Dr. Mitchell re-joined the meeting. Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 8 AT THIS TIME, THE ADMINISTRATION ASKED FOR A VOTE ON SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEM: APPLICATION FOR NEW OR EXPANDED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1994-95 The Superintendent asked for a suspension of the rules to consider the application for New or Expanded Vocational Education Programs for School Year 1994-95. Mr. Riggs moved approval for suspension of the rules, seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried unanimously. The administration asked for permission to implement "Workplace Readiness" in all senior high schools and at Metropolitan Vocational Center for the 1994-95 school year. This course is a requirement for Tech Prep completers. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the application, seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. FIRST SEMESTER TRUANCY REDUCTION CENTER REPORT A report on the Truancy Reduction Center for the first semester was presented. The Board was told that this center was implemented because of the mounting concerns regarding the number of truant school-age students observed on the streets and in other public areas during school hours. A detailed report was copied for the Board showing a total of 112 students processed through the end of the first semester. B. UPDATE ON WILLIAM J. CLINTON INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL The Board was given a report on the William J. Clinton Interdistrict School which is being built by the Pulaski County Special School District. The school is well underway, and is scheduled to be open in the fall. 200 seats are available for Little Rock School District students. C. UPDATE ON RECRUITMENT FOR 1994-95 SCHOOL YEAR An update on recruitment for the 1994-95 school year was given by Dr. Russell Mayo. He stated that his department has moved ahead with recruitment according to the plan. He stated the plan was based solely on our obligations under our desegregation Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 9 plan, court orders, and transcripts. Dr. Mayo further stated that they would continue recruitment activities for 1994-95 through September, 1994. D. REGISTRATION FOR 1994-95 SCHOOL YEAR A detailed report on registration for 1994-95 school year was presented to the Board by Dr. Mayo. He stated that public service announcements had been made to make the public aware of this registration period, flyers had been mailed to every home (including private school homes), and reminders had been sent home by students. VII. AUDIENCES WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS Ms. Gee suggested to Mr. Jackson that the presentations by the public be limited to three (3) minutes as had been the policy in the past. VIII. STUDENT AND/OR EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY RECOMMENDATIONS Dr. Linda Watson presented to the Board an uncontested expulsion recommendation on Quinta 0. Thomas, a student at Fair High School. Dr. Watson reported to the Board that the following students received long-term suspension recommendationis for the second semester of 1993-94 school year and have accepted the recommendation without appeal. Board approval was requested. Joe Oliver - J. A. Fair High School Benjamin Blade - McClellan Michael Vincent - Dunbar Karuthus Plummer - Forest Heights/ALC Peter Owens - Forest Heights/Penick Timothy DeWitt - Forest Heights/ALC Roxie Bryant - Mann Jr./ALC Yashica Young - Central High School Cartelyous Johnson - Central High School Ms. Pondexter moved the recommendation of the administration, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting February 24, 1994 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Riggs moved adjournment at 9:35 p.m., seconded by Dr. Mitchell, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: J-
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:~~ DP.i<atherine Mitchell, Secretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Board of Directors Special Meeting March 3, 1994 APR 2 0 f994 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met in a lawfully-called special meeting at 5:55 p.m. on March 3, 1994, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Dr. Katherine Mitchell Mr. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. John Riggs Mrs. O. G. Jacovelli Ms. Patricia Gee ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent Ms. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes Mr. Don Umfleet, Audio Specialist CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, called the special meeting to order at 5:55 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of four (4) members of the Board of Directors. PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING: The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, announced that the special meeting was called for the purpose of considering the recommendation of the administration for disciplinary action on a student and for the purpose of passing a resolution honoring the memory of Mr. Herschel Friday. Special Meeting March 3, 1994 Page 2 DISCIPLINARY ACTION: The Board was asked to consider the appeal of Johnny Green, a student at Mitchell Incentive School. However, the guardian of Johnny did not show up for the hearing after having been properly notified by the hearing officer. The confirmation of the expulsion and that of the following students for long-term suspensions were acted on: Joseph Oliver - J. A. Fair Earl Williams - McClellan Chris Royster - Dunbar Jr./ ALC Lee Fluker - Forest Heights/JJC Terrick Washington - Forest Heights Jr. Anthony McBride - Mabelvale Jr./ALC Curtis Hawkins - Southwest Jr./ALC Tekia Thompson - Southwest Jr. Laboya Walker - Southwest Jr. Ms. Pondexter moved the recommendation of the administration, on the expulsion and long-term suspension recommendations, seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried unanimously. Ms. Pondexter suggested that the guardian/parent be advised to seek counseling for Johnny Green. RESOLUTION: A resolution was prepared as a memorial to Mr. Herschel Hugar Friday who died tragically on March 1, 1994. Mr. Friday was remembered as giving his personal guidance and professional legal support that expressed his heart-felt understanding of the needs of the District, its Board of Directors, administrators, teachers, staff, parents and children. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the resolution, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to be considered at the Special Meeting, the meeting adjourned at 6:35. The Board adjourned to a worksession on the budget. Approved: ..l-J4-1'3 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 RC VE MAY 6 1994 Office of Desegregation t,},:
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ng The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met for its regularly scheduled Board Meeting in the Board Room of the Administration Building on March 24, 1994. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mr. John Riggs Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: Dr. Katherine Mitchell Ms. o. G. Jacovelli ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes Mr. Don Umfleet, Audio Specialist Ms. Emma Peyton, Ex-Officio Teacher Representative Mr. Christopher Williams, Ex-Officio Student Rep. I. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL The President called the regular meeting to order at 6 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of five (5) Board members. Mr. Jackson welcomed the student and teacher representative to the Board for March. II. READING OF THE MINUTES: The reading of the February 24, 1994 Regular Meeting and the March 3, 1994 Special Meeting were presented for reading. Mr. Riggs moved approval of the minutes as read, seconded by Ms. Gee, and it carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 2 III. PRESENTATIONS The Superintendent presented congratulations to the following people: citations and Ms. Higginbotham was presented a citation because her school (Woodruff) had gone a record 449 days without an altercation on the school campus. Ms. Higginbotham and her staff were commended for the outstanding job of leadership. The Lions Club presented Ward, Cundiff and Aaron Awards to several of the LRSD teachers who had demonstrated excellence in teaching. This year's recipients from the LRSD are Ms. Lavera Davis, Business Education teacher, Forest Heights Jr. High
Ms. Shirley Davis, Counselor, Woodruff Elementary
Ms. Sandra Lester, 5th grade teacher, Brady Elementary
Mr. Hosea Malone, Biology Teacher, Hall High School
and Ms. Jamie Lou Neal, Kindergarten teacher, Pulaski Heights Elementary School. Two employees who had given unselfishly of their time and effort to nurture young men and sponsor activities such as to grow in pride, self esteem, character and leadership skills were honored for their involvement
citations were presented to Mr. Tony Casteel, special education teacher and Mr. David Rouby, 9th grade science teacher, both of Pulaski Heights Jr. High School. Employees at Geyer Springs Elementary School were commended for their courage, strength, and professionalism during the traumatic loss of an employee, Ms. Tommie Wilbarger. The staff pulled together to try to meet the emotional needs of other staff members and students. Citations were awarded to the teacher ex-officio Board member for the month of March, Ms. Emma Peyton from J. A. Fair. Another citation was presented to the student ex-officio member for March, Christopher Williams from Central High School. RESOLUTIONS FOR DECEASED EMPLOYEES were prepared and presented to the families of Iris J. Haley and the family of Ms. Tommie Wilbarger. B. CITIZENS COMMITTEES BI-RACIAL COMMITTEE Mr. Steve Meeker, Chairperson of the Bi-racial Committee gave a report. He presented a report that was conducted by the committee. He stated they were particularly concerned about the drop in enrollment in the incentive schools. The committee feels Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 3 that recruitment strategies have been ineffective in the school. The report further stated that they were over inspected and thinks there is too much paperwork. He stated he believes the District should petition the court to adjust the Desegregation Plan. Mr. Meeker stated they are recruiting members for the BiRacial Committee. PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL Ms. Kathryn Bishop, Parent Facilitator for the Parent Advisory Council, addressed the Board. Ms. Bishop reported on the Chapter I Mid-Winter Conference held at Hot Springs. She also reported that the Council teaches parenting skills and stated that parent involvement is one of the most important ingredients in a child's education. C. BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Riggs reported that he had been to Cloverdale Junior High School and enjoyed the reenactment of the "Battle of Pea Ridge." Ms. Gee commented that there are wonderful things going on in the school district. Mr. Jackson wished a speedy recovery to Dr. Victor Anderson, Principal at Hall School, who had recently undergone heart by-pass surgery. D. PARTNERSHIPS Dr. Williams announced that the following schools and businesses have completed the requirements necessary to establish a partnership and are actively working together to accomplish their objectives and were recommended for approval for partnerships: Twin City Bank - Park Plaza and Fair Park Elementary School
Kenny Rogers Roasters and Geyers Springs Elementary School
Wal-Mart #124 - Baseline and Mabel vale Elementary School
Presbyterian Village and McDermott Elementary School
Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 4 Friday, Eldredge & Clark Law Firm and Rockefeller Incentive School
Kenny Rogers Roasters and Rockefeller Incentive School Sidney Moncrief Pontiac Buick GMC Truck and Stephens Incentive School. E. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REPORT The Parkview String Quartet performed meeting as the educational program presentation. much enjoyed by the Board and administration. F. INCENTIVE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' REPORT: at the Board They were very Stephens Incentive School was featured at the Board Meeting for the month of March. Ms. Dean, Principal, stated that the students had achieved 85 percent mastery on their basic skills. The student choirs from Stephens performed for the Board. The Stephen cheerleaders led the group in cheers and were very energetic. Choirs consisting of an all boys' choir and an all girls' choir performed. They were enjoyed by all. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Jackson announced that at each monthly Little Rock School District Board meetings, patrons and members of the community are offered the opportunity to address the board with their concerns. Members of the community are reminded that although the board is willing to listen to public presentations, it will not engage in dialogue at this time. However, the concerns that are voiced will be recorded, taken into consideration and researched. The board will make no comments, but will provide interaction through the Superintendent. Say McIntosh addressed the Board and stated it was time for parents to send their children to school to learn and to quit fighting. Kenyon Lowe addressed the Board stating that he had an alternative recommendation to recruitment to the incentive schools. Bill Smith addressed the Board as a teacher in the District for 28 years. He stated he would be retiring this year. Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 5 Lou Ethel Nauden, kindergarten teacher, addressed the Board concerning the prospective freeze on the step increases for teachers. She said this puts an undue burden on teachers. She said she could suggest several ways to reduce the budget rather than to include the teachers. She suggested several specific areas. v. ACTION AGENDA A. EXCESSED PROPERTY - J. A. Fair The Board was requested to pass a resolution excessing approximately 25,000 square feet of land located near J. A. Fair High School as being declared excessed property to the needs of the Little Rock School District. . Ms. Pondexter moved the recommendation of the administration, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. B. APPROVAL OF JTPA SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM The District is requesting to submit a grant application to the Private Industry Council to provide employment and remediation opportunities for up to 300 eligible students during a six-week period. The requested amount of funding is $63,282. Mr. Riggs moved approval of submission of the grant, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. C. APPROVAL OF POLICY ON GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION STUDENTS ON THE SECOND READING. The Board approved the policy on graduation requirements at its February Board Meeting on the first reading. Ms. Pondexter moved the approval for a second reading, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimously. D. PROPOSAL FOR SUMMER SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM: K-3 SUMMER SCHOOL The State Board of Education enacted regulations pursuant to its authority under Act 1139 of 1993. Specific regulations were established to provide guidelines under which local school district may be allowed to provide summer supplemental instruction for students in kindergarten through grade three not performing at grade level. The administration is recommending that a special K-3 Summer School be implemented this summer for a funding cost of $428,261, provided by the Arkansas Department of Education. It was further proposed that the following schools be used: Carver Magnet School, Cloverdale Elementary School, King and Washington Interdistrict Schools, and Terry Elementary School. The administration requested approval of the submission of this Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 6 proposal to the State Department. submission of the grant proposal, carried unanimously. Mr. Riggs moved approval of seconded by Ms . Gee, and it E. PERSONNEL: SPECIAL K-3 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMER SCHOOL The following personnel were approved for the special K-3 summer school program: Sharon Davis - Principal - Carver Tyrone Harris - Principal - Terry Ada Keown - Principal - Washington Berthena Nunn - Principal - Cloverdale Betty Raper - Principal - King Interdistrict J. J. Lacey, Jr. - Principal - Stephens School Mr. Riggs moved approval of the personnel as presented, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. F. 1994-95 STUDENT CALENDAR The student calendar for the 1994-95 school year was presented for approval. Information was given to the Board stating that Pulaski County Special School District and Little Rock School District have coordinated their calendars, however, North Little Rock has not. The Board suggested that they try to coordinate spring break with U.A.L.R. After discussion, Ms. Pondexter moved approval of the calendar as presented (copy attached), seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried 4-1 with Mr. Jackson casting the 11nay11 vote. G. APPROVAL OF ENCLOSURE OF CORRIDORS AT McCLELLAN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BY CITY OF LITTLE ROCK TASK FORCE The Superintendent recommended that this item be tabled. Ms. Gee moved the Superintendent's recommendation, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. H. PRACTICAL ARTS TEXTBOOK ADOPTION RECOMMENDATION The state Department of Education requires a review and selection of textbook every five years. The Practical Arts Textbooks are up for adoption this year and the committee has been working and made the recommendations as printed in the agenda. The Superintendent presented the list for adoption. Mr. Riggs moved approval of the committee's recommendation, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 7 I. PROPOSED REGULATIONS - IGBE - POLICY ON REMEDIATION Regulations to Policy IGBE - Policy on Remediation was presented to the Board for approval. These regulations are presented to comply with Act 1139 of 1993 which requires local school districts to address a number of areas in their proposed plans for implementing the special K-3 summer supplemental program. The district's current attendance policy does not appear to be appropriate for summer school. Ms. Gee moved approval of the regulation, seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. J. JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA) PROPOSAL FOR HOME INSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) The City of Little Rock as recipient of funds under the Job Training, is requesting proposals from school districts and other agencies to operate employment and training activities. The LRSD's Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) wishes to seek funding that will assist in the continuance of their program. The funds will allow the District to serve approximately 100 families who have eligible four- and five-year-olds. The administration recommends the Board's approval to submit this proposal. Ms. Gee moved approval of the recommendation, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. K. DONATIONS OF PROPERTY The following requests have been made for the donation of property to the Little Rock School District: Cloverdale Junior High School, PhoneMaster System Computer - by Twin City Bank
Meadowcliff Elementary School, $500 Grant Award by Arkansas Community Foundation
Williams Magnet School, an Intercom System, by the Williams PTA
McClellan Community Education, $250, by Southwest Little Rock Neighborhood Association
McClellan Magnet High School, $500, by Smoky Hollow Foods
Washington Magnet School, Computer Equipment $2,000 and 50 Calendars, by Gary Lambright/Personal Products
and Pulaski Heights Elementary School, a VCR/TV, from Pulaski Heights Student Council. The administration recommends acceptance of these donations. Mr. Riggs moved approval of these items, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. L. EARLY CHILDHOOD DRUG EDUCATION INITIATIVE Approval is requested to submit an application to the Arkansas Department of Health, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse P Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 8 Prevention Program. Approximately 1900 pre-school children and their parents will participate in experiential educational activities using the Alpine Low Ropes model. These activities are designed to enhance self-esteem, fitness, comunication skills, cooperation, self respect and compassion for others. A one year grant of $55,000 will be used to implement the program. Mr. Riggs moved approval of submission of this grant, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. M. INSTITUTIONALIZED/CORRECTIONAL PROPOSAL Permission is being asked to submit a proposal for Institutionalized/Correctional funds from the State Department of Education, Adult Education Section to be used for the Adult Education program during the 1994-95 school year. The amount request is $87,875.18. Ms. Pondexter moved approval of this proposal, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. N. PERSONNEL CHANGES The Administration asked for approval of the personnel changes at the positions, salaries, and classifications as listed in the agenda. Mr. Riggs moved approval of these personnel changes, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. SUSPENSION OF RULES TO CONSIDER EARLY RETIREMENT Ms. Pondexter moved suspension of the rules to consider the early retirement incentive recommendation as presented by the administration, seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. Ms. Pondexter then moved to approve the Early Retirement Incentive Plan for teachers, (copy attached), seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. 0. FINANCIAL REPORTS Mr. Riggs moved approval of the financial report for the month of February, seconded by Mr. O 'Malley, and it carried unanimously. VI. A. REPORT AGENDA REVIEW AND REVISION OF LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES, REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES The Superintendent reported that a process has been - initiated by staff for effective implementation of our Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 9 Desegregation plan which necessitates a thorough review by the district of its existing policies, regulations, and practicies to determine whether they are consistent with obligations required in the operation of a desegregated school system. B. UPDATE ON RECRUITMENT FOR CLINTON SCHOOL A report was given by Dr. Mayo concerning recruitment for the new Clinton School. He said they were generating a list of students who are in the incentive school zones, but not attending incentive schools and will try to recruit some of those students to the incentive schools. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS AND/OR GROUPS None VIII. STUDENT AND/OR EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY RECOMMENDATIONS Dr. Linda Watson presented information on the following student who is seeking reinstatement to the Little Rock School District: Ryan Yant - Mabelvale Junior High School suspended March 23, 1992 for possession of a firearm. The recommendation of the administration was to place him at the Alternative Learning Center for nine weeks. Ms. Gee moved the recommendation of the administration, seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. The following students were recommended by the administration for expulsion from the District without appeal: Byron Threet - McClellan Michael Reynolds - Parkview Damyan Riggins - Hall The following students were recommended for long-term suspension recommendations for the second semester of the 1993-94 school year and have not appealed: Michael D. Smith - J. A. Fair Willie Tyler - Dunbar Jr./ALC Antoine Harris - Henderson Jr./JJC Janice Harris - Henderson Jr./ALC Lamar Holmes - Henderson Jr./ALC Darryl Johnson - Henderson Jr./ALC Deangela Staples - Mabelvale Jr./ALC Heather Glidden Cloverdale Jr/ALC Regular Board Meeting March 24, 1994 Page 10 Ms. Gee moved the recommendation of the administration, seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried 4-1 with Ms. Pondexter abstaining. MOTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION: Ms. Gee moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, seconded by Mr. O'Malley and it carried 3-2 with Ms. Pondexter and Mr. Riggs voting 11nay. 11 ADJOURNMENT: The Board returned from Executive Session at 10 p.m. and the President, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, announced that there was no action taken. Mr. Riggs moved adjournment of the meeting, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. ~=~\~ Dorsey Jacksoi\,rsident APPROVED: ~ Dr. Katherine Mitchell Secretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT CALENDAR 1994-95 WV ST . BH .) :,
- 1.,, . .:::> MONTH M T w TH F M T w TH F M T w TH F M T w TH F M T w TH F sv PC DAY IN SH WO TCD JULY 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 * AUGUST 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 8 BH PC SEPTEMBER 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 20 (40] WO OCTOBER 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31 20 AEA AEA BH BH NOVEMBER 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 18 (41] WO WV WV WV WV WV WV DECEMBER 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 15 WY WV BH JANUARY '95 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 27 30 31 19 FEBRUARY 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 20 (50] WO PC SY sv sv sv SV MARCH 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 16 IN APRIL 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 19 BH MAY 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 31 22 # JUNE 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 (47] TOTALS 178 Y!!}end . 1st Day Students IN lnservice ll End Quarter BH Board Holiday WV Winter Vacation SH Special Hot/day sv Spring Vaa:ition WO Non-Student Wo,k Days I ST1.JDNTS DO NOT ATTEND ON THI= DAYS SHADED A60VEI PC Parent Conference TCD Tola/ Contract Days ST DAY Student Days # Last Day Students CAUIS - LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Board of Directors Minutes of Special Meeting March 29, 1994 MAY 61994 Ollie ct O The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met in a lawfully-called special meeting at 5:20 p.m. on March 29, 1994, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mr. John Riggs Mrs. 0. G. Jacovelli Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. Kevin O'Malley MEMBERS ABSENT: Dr. Katherine Mitchell Ms. Linda Pondexter ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: The president Mr. Dorsey Jackson, called the special meeting to order at 5:20 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of five (5) members of the Board of Directors. PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING: The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, announced that the special meeting was called for the purpose of considering recommendations of the Superintendent for an early retirement incentive for Administrators, Nurses, Secretaries and employees on the AN Salary Schedules. (A copy of the plan for these employees is attached.) After discussion by Board members and the administration, Ms. Patricia Gee moved the approval of the recommendation, seconded by Mrs. Jacovelli and it carried unanimously. Special Board Meeting Minutes March 29, 1994 Page 2 BUDGET WORK SESSION: At 5:20 p.m. the Board opened the meeting for the budget work session. Mark Milhollen stated he had previously sent the Board a copy of the proposed budget for 1994-95, and further stated that we cannot present a balanced budget at this time. He stated that there are too many unknown variables such as the negotiations with the Classroom Teachers Association, MFPA figures will not be available until the books are closed out after July 1, and there is a projected 7.2 million dollar shortfall for the 1994-95 school year between the revenues we will receive and the revenues we will need to operate the school district. Further, it was mutually agreed that the District cannot have a final budget ready to be recommended for adoption until the Board Meeting on July 28, 1994. The Board discussed the need to notify teachers that we will not be rehiring if we have not settled negotiations. Teachers have to be notified by April 30 if they are not to be rehired. The Superintendent stated that there will be several cuts. Mr. Jackson asked about getting our demographic information to see about closing of some schools. The Board asked if the designation of Washington Magnet School as an intradistrict school has been presented to the court. Mr. Malone stated they are still working with all the parties involved to get agreement. After discussion by the Board and administration it was decided that the Board members would submit their individual strategies for reducing the budget to Dr. Williams, who in turn will submit these suggestions to Mark Milhollen. The recently approved business cases were presented to the Board together with a breakdown of the number of additional staff members and dollar amount that is involved. Mr. Jackson suggested to the administration that the contract date for the teachers needs to be rolled back so that negotiations can be settled before the budget has to be prepared. Board of Directors Minutes March 29, 1994 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to come before the Board, Mrs. Jacovelli moved adjournment at 7:15, seconded by Mr. O'Malley and it carried unanimously. Approved: ____ _ Early Retirement Incentive Program for Administrators The purpose of the Early Retirement Incentive Program is to reduce recurring District expenditures for salaries without reducing individual salaries for employees or employee salary schedules. A The Early Retirement Incentive Program will be in effect for the 1993-94 school year only. B. Employees who are at step 16 or above on the salary schedule for their position are eligible to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program. C. Participating employees are not required to retire under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. D. Participating employees may be employed in another Arkansas School District. E. Employees must complete the application form for participation in the Early Retirement Incentive Program, indicate beneficiary(s), and submit to the Director of Human Resources by May 20, 1994. F. Applications received after May 20, 1994, will not be considered. G. H. - I. Applications will not be rescinded after Board approval. "Current salary" (base salary) as used below includes salary paid from the salary schedule at the time of application not to exceed $55,000. "Current salary" as used below does not include any other compensation including stipends, overtime, or supplemental pay. Early Retirement Incentive Program compensation will be determined as follows: 1. Eligible employees less than 56 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid one hundred percent (100%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 2. Eligible employees 56 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid ninety percent (90%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 3. Eligible employees 57 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid eighty percent (80%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 4. Eligible employees 58 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid seventy percent (70%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 5. Eligible employees 59 years of age on the May 20th application dead::~ e will be paid sixty percent (60%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal inst~,E :,ents, one (1) each January 15. _ 1 .. , l/lb-,'" 6. Eligible employees 60 years of age on the May 20th ap.plication dead:i:1e will be paid fifty percent (50%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each - Early Retirement Incentive Program for Personnel on the Clerical Salary Schedules The purpose of the Early Retirement Incentive Program is to reduce recurring District expenditures for salaries without reducing individual salaries for employees or employee salary schedules. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. The Early Retirement Incentive Program will be in effect for the 1993-94 school year only. Employees who are at step 13 or above on the salary schedule for their position are eligible to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program. Participating employees are not required to retire under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. Participating employees may be employed in another Arkansas School District. Employees must complete the application form for participation in the Early Retirement Incentive Program, indicate beneficiary(s), and submit to the Director of Human Resources by May 20, 1994. Applications received after May 20, 1994, will not be considered. Applications will not be rescinded after Board approval. "Current salary" (base salary) as used below includes salary paid from the salary schedule at the time of application. "Current salary" as used below does not include any other compensation including stipends, overtime, or supplemental pay. Early Retirement Incentive Program compensation will be determined as follows: 1. Eligible employees less than 56 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid one hundred percent (100%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 2. Eligible employees 56 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid ninety percent (90%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 3. Eligible employees 57 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid eighty percent (80%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 4. Eligible employees 58 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid seventy percent (70%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 5. Eligible employees 59 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid sixty percent (60%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. - Early Retirement Incentive Program for Nurses The purpose of the Early Retirement Incentive Program is to reduce recurring District expenditures for salaries without reducing individual salaries for employees or employee salary schedules. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. The Early Retirement Incentive Program will be in effect for the 1993-94 school year only. Employees who are at step 16 or above on the salary schedule for their position are eligible to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program. Participating employees are not required to retire under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. Participating employees may be employed in another Arkansas School District. Employees must complete the application form for participation in the Early Retirement Incentive Program, indicate beneficiary(s), and submit to the Director of Human Resources by May 20, 1994. Applications received after May 20, 1994, will not be considered. Applications will not be rescinded after Board approval. "Current salary" (base salary) as used below includes salary paid from the salary schedule at the time of application. "Current salary" as used below does not include any other compensation including stipends, overtime, or supplemental pay. Early Retirement Incentive Program compensation will be determined as follows: 1. Eligible employees less than 56 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid one hundred percent (100%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 2. Eligible employees 56 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid ninety percent (90%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 3. Eligible employees 57 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid eighty percent (80%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 4. Eligible employees 58 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid seventy percent (70%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 5. Eligible employees 59 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid sixty percent (60%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. Eligible employees 60 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid fifty - Early Retirement Incentive Program for Personnel on the AN Salary Schedules The purpose of the Early Retirement Incentive Program is to reduce recurring District expenditures for salaries without reducing individual salaries for employees or employee salary schedules. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. The Early Retirement Incentive Program will be in effect for the 1993-94 school year only. Employees who are at step 12 or above on the salary schedule for their position are eligible to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program. Participating employees are not required to retire under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. Participating employees may be employed in another Arkansas School District. Employees must complete the application form for participation in the Early Retirement Incentive Program, indicate beneficiary(s), and submit to the Director of Human Resources by May 20, 1994. Applications received after May 20, 1994, will not be considered. Applications will not be rescinded after Board approval. "Current salary'' (base salary) as used below includes salary paid from the salary schedule at the time of application. "Current salary'' as used below does not include any other compensation including stipends, overtime, or supplemental pay. Early Retirement Incentive Program compensation will be determined as follows: 1. Eligible employees less than 56 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid one hundred percent (100%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 2. Eligible employees 56 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid ninety percent (90%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 3. Eligible employees 57 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid eighty percent (80%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 4. Eligible employees 58 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid seventy percent (70%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 5. Eligible employees 59 years of age on the May 20th application deadline will be paid sixty percent (60%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 14, 1994 Board of Directors Minutes of Special Meeting April 14, 1994 MAY 6 1994 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met in a lawfully-called special meeting at 5:07 p.m. on April 14, 1994 in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mr. John Riggs Dr. Katherine Mitchell Mrs. o. G. Jacovelli Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: The president, Mr. Dorsey, Jackson, called the special meeting to order at 8: 50 p. m. The roll call revealed the presence of seven (7) members of the Board of Directors. PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING: The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, announced that the special meeting was called for the purpose of considering recommendations of the following items: 1. Approval of Regular Summer School Principals
Board of Directors April 14, 1994 Page 2 2. Presentation of Proposed Budget for the 1994-95 School Year. 1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR SUMMER SCHOOL PRINCIPALS The following names were recommended to serve as principals for summer school sites for the 1994 summer School: Rockefeller - Grades 1-6 - Sharon Brooks Forest Heights Jr. High - Grades 7-8 - Angela Munns Central High School - Grades 9-12 - Mike Peterson Mrs. Jacovelli moved approval of the Superintendent's recommendation, seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 1994-95 SCHOOL YEAR. Dr. Williams stated that the proposed budget as delivered to the Board members was being submitted to the Court on the 15th of April as ordered by the Court. This will be the subject of the Court hearing on April 22. CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Riggs moved that the Board move into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, seconded by Mrs. Jacovelli and it carried 6-1 with Ms. Pondexter casting the "nay" vote. The Board returned from Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. and Mr. Jackson announced that no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: With no further action to be taken, Mrs. Jacovelli moved adjournment at 9:51 p.m., seconded by Mr. Riggs and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: _____ _ ~ ~ ~ ,_______., Do:e, ~sident \ ~w.-.'--K-a
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ri J The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met for its regularly scheduled Board Meeting in the Board Room of the Administration Building on April 28, 1994. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mr. John Riggs Dr. Katherine Mitchell Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. T. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. o. G. Jacovelli ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes Mr. Don Umfleet, Audio Specialist Mr. Greg Harris - Teacher Ex-Officio Representative I. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL The president called the regular meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of six (6) Board members. Mr. Jackson welcomed the teacher representative to the Board Meeting for April. II. READING OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on March 24, 1994
Special Meeting on March 29, 1994
and the Special Meeting on April 14, 1994 were presented for reading. Mr. Riggs moved approval of the minutes as read, seconded by Ms. Gee, and it carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 2 III. PRESENTATIONS A. SUPERINTENDENT The Superintendent presented congratulations to the following people: citations and Amanda Andres, Elizabeth Axley, Laura Beasmore, Margaret Campbell, Lois Jean Choate, Gay Gattis, Helen Littleton, Helen Lock, Marjorie Mccrary, Doris Zweig, and Edwina Ryan Stabler were presented citations from the Superintendent for their time spent every Tuesday morning tutoring students at McDermott Elementary in connection with Presbyterian Village's Partner in Education. Mrs. Wanda Baskins was recognized for her work in securing a grant provided by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation to further develop her innovative ideas at McClellan High School in her sponsorship of the Teacher of Tomorrow Program. Thirty-five athletes from the District were chosen to be a part of the Little Rock Junior High All-Star Football Team. Those team members were recognized and presented with a citation: Pulaski Heights Junior High: Chris Bullock, Jason Flanigan, Donald Floyd, Marcus Iverson, Charles Murray, Keenan Richardson, Harry Winkler, and Marcus Yarbrough. Mabelvale Jr. High: Thomas Green, Roe Brammer, Brian Steele, Korey Oliver, Draper Hall, James Johnson and Corey Thomason. Forest Heights Jr. High: Sextus Harris, Robin Sullenger, Michael Lamkin, Nicky Lamar, Ramon Fields and Virgil Jones. Dunbar Jr. High: Moses Crawford, Marquette Newsome, Elisa Barnum, Nick Cheatham, Troy Austin, and Sidney Small. Southwest Jr. High students: Tommy Parker, Jarmall Lovelace and Charles West. Henderson: Jarrett Hart, Justin Casey and Kelton Roach. Mann Magnet Jr. High: Damon Helton Cloverdale Jr. High: Damarius Harris Citations were presented to the teacher and student exofficio Board Members for the month of April - Greg Harris from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and student representative Robert Palmer from J. A. Fair High School. Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 3 B. CITIZENS COMMITTEES None C. BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Gee expressed a feeling of sympathy for the families of the students we have lost. She asked that the motorist be very careful and look out for children. She asked that we educate the children about the seriousness of watching the traffic. Mr. O'Malley reported that he had read to some students at Rightsell and enjoyed it very much. Dr. Mitchell expressed that the next week was Teacher Appreciation Week and she wanted the teachers to know that she did appreciate them. Mr. Jackson expressed congratulations to Mr. Al Porter who was honored as VIPS Volunteer of the Year at the "Evening with the Stars," program sponsored by VIPS. D. PARTNERSHIPS The following schools and businesses were presented citations for having completed the requirements necessary to establish a partnership and being actively involved in working together to accomplish objectives of the partnership: J. A. Riggs Tractor Company and Chicot Elementary School Central Arkansas Black Data Processing Associates and Rockefeller Incentive School Shorter College and Rockefeller Incentive School University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Education and Rockefeller Incentive School Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Stephens Incentive School Mr. O'Malley moved acceptance of the partnerships as recommended by the Superintendent, seconded by Ms. Pondexter and it carried unanimously. E. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS None Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 4 F. INCENTIVE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS' REPORT Garland Incentive School and Mitchell Incentive Schools were the featured schools for the month of April on their Incentive themes. Mitchell School presented a program with their ballet class sponsored by the theme specialist, Deborah Trulock. Garland Incentive School showed a film on their use of technology with their students and teachers. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Jackson read a statement reminding the citizens that as they speak, there would be no comment from the Board members, but their concerns would be taken into consideration. Mike Campbell, bus driver, stated he had been a bus driver for more than five or six years. He stated that he feels it would be more personal to keep the Transportation Department as it is now, that they care about the children. Nettie Nichols, bus driver, stated she had been a bus driver for 10 years. She asked the Board to please vote against the privatization of the Transportation Department. Janelle Romandia - a bus driver, is a driver of children with special needs. She encouraged the Board to vote against the outsourcing of transportation. Gwen Porter Cole stated that she is a parent and a school bus driver. She has been a driver for seven years and feels they have been deceived. Eleanor Coleman, President of the CTA, spoke on behalf of the Transportation Department. She stated she had thought the District had learned their lesson by past experiences when they tried to outsource before. She said some drivers have been with the District for 5, 6, 7 and 10 years. Consideration should be given for their years of service. Theretta Jackson stated it had been quite a while since they had to come before the Board. She told the Board they need the drivers. Foster Strong stated he was here to talk about Stephens School. He wants the children in that neighborhood to continue to go to Stephens - wants it built back where it is. Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 5 Frank Martin stated that it has been stated that they have thrown a road block. He asked that the Board face the real problem - that being the Board and this administration. He said the problem is spending money on District programs that are not working. He asked that the entire Board resign. Hafeeza Majeed spoke as a citizen and parent. Look at going to another plan and get out of court. Heip Tran and Julie Murry students, spoke to the Board on promotion of their plan for a drug free and smoke free school. They asked to be put on the agenda for the next Board Meeting. Senator Jerry Jewell stated his purpose for speaking to the Board was to support the bus drivers. He stated he believed in collective bargaining and is a advocate for the public school system. He asked that they not move on the outsourcing of the transportation. V. ACTION AGENDA Dr. Williams asked for suspension of the rules to discuss the closing of Stephens School. Mr. Riggs moved the Superintendent's recommendation to hold the discussion, seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried 5-1 with Mr. O'Malley voting "nay." Dr. Williams asked that the Stephens School relocation be added to the agenda for this meeting for Board discussion. He stated the staff is in the process of preparing a business case for the relocation and temporary closing of Stephens School that will be discussed at the May meeting. He was hoping that the Board would look at the current Stephens site for the new school. Judge Wright has supported the notion that we need to make some adjustments in the number of incentive schools we have in the District. In closing Stephens at the current location he believes we have seats across the District to relocate those students and bring them back to Stephens when the new building is completed. Dr. Williams stated he had been in touch with the Joshua Intervenors, parents in the community and those people who have a lot of interest in that facility and they say that rebuilding at that site is one that makes a lot of sense. Dr. Williams asked for permission to start the process of closing Stephens. Mr. Riggs asked Dr. Williams to present the Board with a business case on the closing of Stephens and have it ready for the May Board Meeting. Dr. Williams said that assuming that the Board takes positive action for the temporary closing of Stephens, he would then get it to the court and hope to have it Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 6 acted on in a timely manner. Mr. Jackson asked that we move with haste and act on this in a special meeting if necessary. In a lengthy discussion by Board members, Mr. Jackson asked that they present their wish list at the Agenda Meeting in order to shorten the Board meetings. BREAK The Board took a break at 8:20 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Riggs left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. CONTINUATION OF ACTION ITEMS: A. DEDICATED RIGHTS-OF-WAY: HUGHES STREET The City of Little Rock has selected Hughes Street, Evergreen Street to "H" Street as one of the local streets to be improved as part of the 1988 Capital Improvement Bond Project. They have requested that the LRSD approve a Dedication Deed, Rightof- Way Easement and Temporary Construction Easement as set out in the agenda. The Board was asked for approval for the administration to enter into legal agreements on these requests to support this project. Ms. Gee moved the recommendation of the administration, seconded by Dr. Mitchell, and it carried unanimously. B. GRANT TO McCLELLAN TEACHERS OF TOMORROW ORGANIZATIONS McClellan Teachers of Tomorrow Organization received a $1,000 grant from the Arkansas Coalition in Education, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The grant will be used for activities focused on recruiting minorities into the educational pipeline. Ms. Pondexter moved approval of this grant, seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried unanimously. C. FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTBOOK ADOPTION The Foreign Language Textbook Adoption Committee consisting of 17 teachers, one assistant principal, and one member of the LRSD Board of Directors and coordinated by the Supervisor of Communications, English, ESL, and Foreign Languages, met several times and made a recommendation on the foreign languages textbooks and ancillaries as listed on the agenda. Ms. Gee moved the approval of the committees' recommendation, seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 7 D. ARKANSAS BEST CHANCE (ABC) GRANT PROPOSAL The Administration recommended that the Board approve the Early Childhood Education Department's requests to submit an application to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission for continuous funding of developmentally appropriate early childhood programs. This proposal will allow the District to apply for $233,992 in continuous funding from the ABC Commission. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the submission of this grant, seconded by Ms. Gee, and it carried unanimously. E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION PROMISSORY NOTES AND FIXING FORM AND TERMS THEREOF The Board was asked to approve a resolution on the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Notes in the principal amount of $15,070,000 necessary to pay the expenses of operating and maintaining the District through June 30, 1994. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the resolution, seconded by Ms. Gee, and it carried 4-1 with Ms. Pondexter abstaining. F. DONATIONS OF PROPERTY Requests for donations of property were presented to the Board as listed in the agenda. The LRSD City-Wide CCE Programs received a $300 donation from James Mccarther, Worldwide Services, Inc. The donation will be used for the city-Wide CCE Incentive Program to encourage excellence in the classroom and on the job at the four area high schools (J.A. Fair, Hall, McClellan and Central.) Also, the CCE Program received a $500 donation from Kathryn B. Hadley, Vice President, CCE Advisory Committee, for the four area high schools. Ms. Pondexter moved acceptance of the donations, seconded by Ms. Gee, and it carried unanimously. G. PERSONNEL CHANGES The personnel changes as presented on the agenda were discussed by the Board. Included in the personnel changes was the recommendation for the Grant Writer, Marvin Schwartz. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the personnel changes as presented, seconded by Ms. Pondexter, and it carried unanimously. H. FINANCIAL REPORT There was discussion concerning the financial reports as presented. Ms. Pondexter moved approval of the reports, seconded by Dr. Mitchell, and it carried unanimously. Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 8 I. CONSENT DECREE FOR VIOLATION OF EPA REGULATIONS The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has issued a Consent Decree for Violation of EPA Regulations on the demolition, renovation and/or construction activities at the Panky Exceptional School and the Watson Elementary School. In this Decree the LRSD is assessed $4 5, 68 O penalty. The Superintendent is asking approval to place his signature on the document. Dr. Mitchell moved approval of the Superintendent's signing the document, seconded by Mr. O'Malley and it carried unanimously. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. REPORT ON STUDENT HANDBOOK Prosecuting Attorney, Mark Stodola, asked for permission to address the Board concerning the Student Handbook which had been prepared by the Public School Security Initiative Committee which consisted of employees in the Prosecutor's Office, Juvenile Justice System, and the Police Department. He explained to the Board that the feeling was that it made more sense for the three school districts in Pulaski County to have one common handbook because students from all school districts go to school in all three school districts. Mr. Stodola was asking the Board to approve the handbook. Mr. Jackson asked Mr. Stodola to include a member/s of the CTA on the committee. B. REPORT ON SPECIAL EDUCATION Dr. Patty Kohler, Director of Special Education, gave a special report on the Special Education Department. She stated the Special Education Department has a stated mission statement, and reported on the core beliefs of the Special Education Department. C. EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE FOR AIDES AND CUSTODIANS Board Members had asked the administration to extend the early retirement incentive to the aides and custodians. The Board was told that the early retirement incentive for this group would have to be modified because they are paid on an hourly basis, therefore, this was to be negotiated with the aides and custodian groups. This would be an amendment to an early retirement incentive. VII. AUDIENCES WITH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS None Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 9 VIII. DISCIPLINARY RECOMMENDATIONS The following students were recommended for expulsion from the Little Rock School District and have accepted the recommendation without appeal: Simeund Darby - Parkview Magnet School Felante Williams - Forest Heights Junior High The following students have received long-term suspension recommendations for the second semester of the 1993-94 school year and have accepted the recommendation without appeal. Action by the LRSD Board of Directors was requested: Antonio Nelson - Central Marcus Stephens - Central Michael Lee - Hall Jarvis Hilliard - Hall Kenneth Nolan - ALC/Watershed Larry Jones - ALC/Watershed Derrick Scott - ALC/Watershed Kendrick Gardner - Dunbar/ALC Monica Marion - Dunbar/ALC Antonio Cooley - Dunbar/ALC Shavonne Pennington - Forest lights. Jr./ALC Clifton Long - Henderson/ALC Samuel Robinson - Henderson/ALC Michael Everhart - Mabelvale Jr./ALC Michael Tinnel - Mabelvale Jr./ALC Anthony Smith - Mabelvale Jr./JJC Annette Juniel - Pulaski Hts. Jr. Tim Parr - Southwest/ALC Karlisha Porter - Southwest/ALC Cornelius Spencer - Southwest Jr./Watershed After discussion, Mr. O'Malley moved acceptance of the recommendations, seconded by Ms. Pondexter and it carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Dr. Mitchell moved that the Board go into Executive Session, seconded by Mr. O'Malley, and it carried unanimously. The Board went into Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. At 10:20 p.m., the Board returned from Executive Session and stated that no action was taken. Regular Board Meeting April 28, 1994 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Gee moved adjournment at 10:22 p.m., seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried unanimously. Dorseyji~, President APPROVED: ------ ~~~< Dr. Katherine Mitchell, Secretary RECE V ._O LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 JUN 9 1994 Office of O~grog' LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 12, 1994 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met in a lawfully-called special meeting at 6:05 p.m. on May 12, 1994, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Dr. Katherine Mitchell Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. John Riggs Mrs. o. G. Jacovelli ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, called the special meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of five (5) members of the Board of Directors. PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING: The special meeting was called for the purpose of considering an amendment to the 1993-94 Early Retirement Incentive Program. The Board was told that the early retirement incentives for the custodians group and the aides group have been negotiated with their respective bargaining teams. Additionally, an amendment to the previously adopted early retirement incentive for teachers has been negotiated with the LRCTA. The amendment would provide all teacher participants an A&ntunng Special Board Meeting May 12, 1994 Page 2 additional $2500 as an additional incentive to accept the offer. Early retirement incentives for maintenance employees and food service employees were also developed and were presented for Board approval. Some modifications in other previously adopted incentives were recommended as follows: 1. Nurses: Change the eligibility criteria from step 16 to step 15. 2. Administrators: Change the eligibility criteria from step 16 to step 13. 3. Unclassified Administrators: Make the unclassified administrators eligible under the administrator incentive program with the same salary cap. (Copies of amendments are attached.) The Superintendent moved presented. Ms. Pondexter recommendation, seconded by unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: approval of moved the Dr. Mithcell the amendments as Superintendent's and it carried With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. APPROVED: _______ _ i.~ Secretary /2/ ,I.x A~ ~(xv \. v\J' l\ I 1o ~i1t B~\.f Early Retirement Incentive Program for Personnel on the Custodial and Building Engineer Salary Schedules The purpose of the Early Retirement Incentive Program is to reduce recurring District expenditures for salaries without reducing individual salaries for employees or employee salary schedules. A. The Early Retirement Incentive Program will be in effect for the 1993-94 school year only. B. Full time employees who are at step 10 on the salary schedule for their position are eligible to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program. C. Participating employees are not required to retire under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. D. Participating employees may be employed in another Arkansas School District. E. Employees must complete the application form for participation in the Early Retirement Incentive Program, indicate beneficiary(s), and submit to the Director of Human Resources by June 1, 1994. F. Applications received after June 1, 1994, will not be considered. G. Applications will not be rescinded after Board approval. H. "Current salary" (base salary) as used below includes salary paid from the salary schedule at the time of application. "Current salal),,. as used below does not include any other compensation including stipends, overtime, or supplemental pay. I. Early Retirement Incentive Program compensation will be determined as follows: 1. Eligible employees less than 56 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid one hundred percent (100%) of current salary diyjded in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each Janual)' 15. 2. Eligible employees 56 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid ninety percent (90%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 3. Eligible employees 57 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid eighty percent (80%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 4. Eligible employees 58 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid seventy percent (70%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. / 5. Eligible employees 59 years of age c,n the June 1st application deadline will be paid sixty percent (60%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 6. Eligible employees 60 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid fifty percent (50%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 7. Eligible employees 61 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid forty percent (40%) of current salary divided in four (4) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 8. Eligible employees 62 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid thirty percent (30%) of current salary divided in three (3) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 9. Eligible employees 63 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid twenty percent (20%) of current salary in two (2) annual equal installments, one each January 15. 10. Eligible employees 64 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid ten percent (10%) of current salary in one (1) installment on January 15, 1995. 11. Employees 65 years of age or older on the June 1st application deadline are not eligible to participate in this program. K Employees will begin receiving installments on January 15, 1995. L. Participating employees in the Early Retirement Incentive Program must agree to not apply for or otherwise be employed in a full-time or part-time contracted position in Little Rock School District for a period of four (4) years. M. Participating employees may be employed in Little Rock School District in an hourly rate substitute position only. ,' I Early Retirement Incentive Program for Personnel on the Maintenance Salary Schedules The purpose of the Early Retirement Incentive Program is to reduce recurring District expenditures for salaries without reducing individual salaries for employees or employee salary schedules. A. The Early Retirement Incentive Program will be in effect for the 1993-94 school year only. B. Full time employees who are at step 13 on the salary schedule for their position are eligible to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program. C. Participating employees are not required to retire under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. D. Participating employees may be employed in another Arkansas School District. E. Employees must complete the application form for participation in the Early Retirement Incentive Program, indicate beneficiary(s), and submit to the Director of Human Resources by June 1, 1994. F. Applications received after June 1, 1994, will not be considered. G. Applications will not be rescinded after Board approval. H. "Current salary" (base salary) as used below includes salary paid from the salary schedule at the time of application. "Current salary" as used below does not include any other compensation including stipends, overtime, or supplemental pay. I. Early Retirement Incentive Program compensation will be determined as follows: 1. Eligible employees less than 56 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid one hundred percent (100%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 2. Eligible employees 56 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid ninety percent (90%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 3. Eligible employees 57 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid eighty percent (80%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 4. Eligible employees 58 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid seventy percent (70%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 5. Eligible employees 59 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid sixty percent (60%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 6. Eligible employees 60 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid fifty percent (50%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 7. Eligible employees 61 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid forty percent (40%) of current salary divided in four (4) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 8. Eligible employees 62 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid thirty percent (30%) of current salary divided in three (3) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 9. Eligible employees 63 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid twenty percent (20%) of current salary in two (2) annual equal installments, one each January 15. 10. Eligible employees 64 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid ten percent (10%) of current salary in one (1) installment on January 15, 1995. 11. Employees 65 years of age or older on the June 1st application deadline are not eligible to participate in this program. K. Employees will begin receiving installments on January 15, 1995. L. Participating employees in the Early Retirement Incentive Program must agree to not apply for or otherwise be employed in a full-time or part-time contracted position in Little Rock School District for a period of four ( 4) years. M. Participating employees may be employed in Little Rock School District in an hourly rate substitute position only. Early Retirement Incentive Program for Personnel on the Aides Salary Schedules The purpose of the Early Retirement Incentive Program is to reduce recurring District expenditures for salaries without reducing individual salaries for employees or employee salary schedules. A. The Early Retirement Incentive Program will be in effect for the 1993-94 school year only. B. Full time employees who are at step 7 on the salary schedule for their position are eligible to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program. C. Participating employees are not required to retire UJ1der the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. D. Participating emp
.1yees may be empioyed in another Arkansas School District. E. Employees must complete the application form for participation in the Early Retirement Incentive Program, indicate beneficiary(s), and submit to the Director of Human Resources by June 1, 1994. F. Applications received after June 1, 1994, will not be considered. G. Applications will not be rescinded after Board approval. H. "Current salary" (base salary) as used below includes salary paid from the salary schedule at the time of application. "Current salary" as used below does not include any other compensation including stipends, overtime, or supplemental pay. I. Early Retirement Incentive Program compensation will be determined as follows: 1. Eligible employees less than 56 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid one hundred percent (100%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 2. Eligible employees 56 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid ninety percent (90%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 3. Eligible employees 57 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid eighty percent (80%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 4. Eligible employees 58 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid seventy percent (70%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 5. Eligible employees 59 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid sixty percent (60%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 6. Eligible employees 60 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid fifty percent (50%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 7. Eligible employees 61 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid forty percent (40%) of current salary divided in four (4) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 8. Eligible employees 62 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid thirty percent (30%) of current salary divided in three (3) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 9. Eligible employees 63 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid twenty percent (20%) of current salary in two (2) annual equal installments, one each January 15. 10. Eligible employees 64 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid ten percent (10%) of current salary in one (1) installment on January 15, 1995 . . 11. Employees 65 years of age or older on the June 1st application deadline are not eligible to participate in this program. K. Employees will begin receiving installments on January 15, 1995. L. Participating employees in the Early Retirement Incentive Program must agree to not apply for or otherwise be employed in a full-time or part-time contracted position in Little Rock School District for a period of four (4) years. M. Participating employees may be employed in Little Rock School District in an hourly rate substitute position only. - Early Retirement Incentive Program for Personnel on the Food Service Salary Schedules The purpose of the Early Retirement Incentive Program is to reduce recurring District expenditures for salaries without reducing individual salaries for employees or employee salary schedules. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. The Early Retirement Incentive Program will be in effect for the 1993-94 school year only. Full time employees who are at step 15 or above on the salary schedule for their position are eligible to participate in the Early Retirement Incentive Program. Participating employees are not required to retire under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. Participating employees may be employed in another Arkansas School District. Employees must complete the application form for participation in the Early Retirement Incentive Program, indicate beneficiary(s), and submit to the Director of Human Resources by June 1, 1994. Applications received after June 1, 1994, will not be considered. Applications will not be rescinded after Board approval. "Current salary" (base salary) as used below includes salary paid from the salary schedule at the time of application. "Current salary" as used below does not include any other compensation including stipends, overtime, or supplemental pay. Early Retirement Incentive Program compensation will be determined as follows: 1. Eligible employees less than 56 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid one hundred percent (100%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 2. Eligible employees 56 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid ninety percent (90%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 3. Eligible employees 57 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid eighty percent (80%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 4. Eligible employees 58 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid seventy percent (70%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 5. Eligible employees 59 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid sixty percent (60%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 6. Eligible employees 60 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid fifty percent (50%) of current salary divided in five (5) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 7. Eligible employees 61 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid forty percent (40%) of current salary divided in four (4) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 8. Eligible employees 62 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid thirty percent (30%) of current salary divided in three (3) annual equal installments, one (1) each January 15. 9. Eligible employees 63 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid twenty percent (20%) of current salary in two (2) annual equal installments, one each January 15. 10. Eligible employees 64 years of age on the June 1st application deadline will be paid ten percent (10%) of current salary in one (1) installment on January 15, 1995. 11. Employees 65 years of age or older on the June 1st application deadline are not eligible to participate in this program. K. Employees will begin receiving installments on January 15, 1995. L. Participating employees in the Early Retirement Incentive Program must agree to not apply for or otherwise be employed in a full-time or part-time contracted position in Little Rock School District for a period of four (4) years. M. Participating employees may be employed in Little Rock School District in an hourly rate substitute position only. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting June 23, 1994 AUG 2 1994 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District met for its regularly scheduled Board meeting in the Board Room of the Administration Building on June 23, 1994. The president, Mr. Dorsey Jackson, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Dorsey Jackson Mr. John Riggs Dr. Katherine Mitchell Mrs. o. G. Jacovelli Ms. Patricia Gee Mr. Kevin O'Malley Ms. Linda Pondexter (Ms. Pondexter became ill and left the meeting at 8 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Mrs. Norma Rodgers, Acting Recorder of Minutes Mr. Don Umfleet, Audio Specialist I. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL The President called the regular meeting to order at 6 p.m. The roll call revealed the presence of seven (7) Board members. II. READING OF THE MINUTES The minutes of the May 26, 1994 regular meeting
special meetings of June 2, 1994, June 6, 1994, and June 9, 1994, were presented for reading. Mrs. Jacovelli moved approval of the minutes, seconded by Dr. Mitchell, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Jackson stated that the minutes as printed were correct, but that an incorrect call was made on the vote in the minutes of the June 9, Special Board Meeting, in which the Board voted on the Regular Board Meeting June 23, 1994 Page 2 recommendation of the Superintendent to assign Mr. Marshaleck as a principal on special assignment to the Department of Human Resources. The vote was three "yes" votes, 2 "no" votes, and 1 "abstained." The vote was erroneously called as carrying, however, the vote failed for lack of a majority vote. Ms. Pondexter moved that the agenda be amended to place the Agreement on outsourcing Transportation services, No. I to A on the Agenda. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Jacovelli and it carried unanimously. III. PRESENTATIONS: A. The Superintendent presented congratulations to the following people: citations and Reverend Hazekiah Stewart and Ms. Deborah Blackwell who have been instrumental in placing students who were expelled from the LRSD into alternative educational settings were recognized by the Superintendent. The Watershed staff and school district administrators work collaboratively to continue the education of these students. Ms. Blackwell was present to accept the citation for both she and Reverend Stewart. Carla Bobo, who has served two years as President of the PTA Council, and Ms. Essie Middleton who recently was elected president of the Arkansas PTA were recognized by the Superintendent and given citations. Ms. Cynthia Phillips and Ms. Judy Belford of Washington Basic Skills/Math-Science Magnet received citations. Ms. Belford was not present for the meeting. They led a team of 57 sixth grade students in the Marite Francois Girbaud Peace Movement and received a $1,000 award for having the highest percentage of participation. The teacher Ex-Officio Board Member for the month of June, Kristen Compton of Jefferson Elementary School, and the student ex-officio Board Member, Telly Noel from McClellan High School were mentioned as receiving citations. B. CITIZENS COMMITTEES None C. BOARD MEMBERS Mr. O'Malley congratulated Ms. Middleton on her election as Arkansas PTA President. He stated he had attended the multi- .. . Special Board Meeting June 23, 1994 Page 3 - culture celebration at Garland School and enjoyed it very much. Mr. O'Malley stated he had received many calls regarding the principal changes in the schools. He stated that he is supporting the Superintendent's decisions. Mr. Riggs stated he had been thinking about the union and their contract. He said he felt the contract should end in June. He also thinks the budget document should be moved back to have the budget finished by June 15. Ms. Jacovelli said she has received an abundance of calls from citizens opposing the closing of Baseline School. Ms. Gee stated she had been on the Board for six years and this is the most principal changes she has seen in the school District. Ms. Pondexter said in the last several weeks she has received a number of calls on a number of things. She stated she is concerned about the process of cutting the budget. She says she has asked and wants to receive information on cuts of central office salaries, aides and teacher days. She stated she hoped the cuts would not be with those who work closely with students. Mr. Jackson stated he agreed with Mr. Riggs that the classroom teacher contract needs to be revised. He said he had asked that Mr. Gadberry put it in this year's negotiations. He said it is time for this District to make some changes. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Jackson reminded the audience that their speaking time was limited to three minutes. Mike Campbell, bus driver, addressed the Board concerning the possibility of the outsourcing of the transportation. He stated he did not want the outsourcing because of the well-being of the children. Neddie Nichols, bus driver, stated she had addressed the Board several times on the same subject (bus drivers). She stated that bus drivers have a right to know things that are going on. Alfred Angulo, Jr. asked to address the Board. Several of the parents relinquished their three minutes to him, therefore he spoke to the Board for some time. He stated he was one of the patrons who opposed the recommendations the Board would be receiving on assignment of principals to the elementary schools. He stated he did not believe the selection process was complete. Regular Board Meeting June 23, 1994 Page 4 Mr. Angulo stated that the committee asked that five parents and five staff members be allowed to participate on the principal selection committee. He also stated they wanted to interview certain candidates for the position. Mr. Angulo said committee was made up of three parents and two staf
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