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<dcterms_description>This transcript was create using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and may contain some errors. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL PLAINTIFF'S MOTION IN LIMINE RECEIVED JUL - 8 2002 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTER VEN ORS INTER VEN ORS Plaintiff Little Rock School District ("LRSD") for its Motion in Limine states: 1. May 15 Order: Joshua's Witness List. On May 15, 2002, the Court ordered the parties on or before June 21, 2002 to "identify the name of each of their witnesses, the date and - time each witness will be called, and the anticipated time it will take for direct examination of each witness. A detailed statement must be included of each witnesses anticipated testimony on each issue the witness will address." Order filed May 15, 2002, p. 2 ( emphasis in original). Joshua's witness list is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. As can be seen, Joshua failed to comply with the Court's order in every respect. Upon information and belief, Joshua has not even contacted many of the individuals identified to discuss their appearing at the hearing and testifying, and Joshua has no intention of calling all of the witnesses identified. The LRSD moves in limine that Joshua be ordered on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 2002 to identify the date and time on which each witness will be called, to identify the issue(s) on which each witness is expected to testify and to provide a detailed statement of the witnesses' expected testimony on each issue. The LRSD further requests that Joshua be precluded from calling any witness for which it fails to provide this information on or before 5 :00 p.m. on July 10, 2002. Finally, the LRSD asks that Joshua be instructed to only identify witnesses that it has interviewed and confirmed their availability for the hearing. 2. May 15 Order: Joshua's Exhibits. On May 15, 2002, the Court also ordered the parties to exchange pre-marked exhibits on or before June 21 , 2002. The Court further stated that "[a]ny exhibit not pre-marked and exchanged on or before June 21, 2002 will not be received into evidence during the July 22 hearing, absent highly unusual circumstances. A copy of Joshua's Exhibit list and the exhibits provided to the LRSD are attached hereto as Exhibit 2. Joshua failed to provide the LRSD with copies of Exhibits 793, 794, 799, 800 and 801 stating "[r]equest is hereby made for those exhibits ... " This request by Joshua is untimely. See Order filed July 1, 2002, p. 1. To the extent Joshua may be in possession of these documents, the LRSD moves in limine to exclude Joshua Exhibits 793, 794, 799, 800 and 801. 3. May 15 Order: Exhibit 803. The LRSD also moves to exclude any additional documents which Joshua may intend to introduce as Exhibit 803. Joshua identified as Exhibit 803, "The exhibits filed by the Little Rock School District for this hearing." This fails to comply with the Court's May 15, 2002 order, as the LRSD understood it. 4. May 9 Order: Good Faith. The Court stated in its order of May 9, 2002 that Joshua would be permitted to present additional evidence on the issue of the LRSD's good faith "but only to the extent that: (a) it relates directly to the issues of advanced placement courses, guidance counseling, extracurricular activities and student achievement; and (b) it does not duplicate testimony already presented by Joshua on the issue of good faith." Order filed May 9, 2002, p. 14 (emphasis in original). Consistent with the Court's Order, the LRSD moves in limine as follows: a. Sadie Mitchell. Joshua called Mitchell to testify on August 1 and 2, 2001. See Tr. August 1, 2001, pp. 564-570 and August 2, 2001, pp. 848-896. Joshua specifically questioned Mitchell about student achievement (see,~. Tr. August 1, 2001, p. 575) and advance placement courses (see,~. Tr. August 1, 2001 , p. 600). Additional testimony from Mitchell on these issues would be duplicative. Accordingly, the LRSD moves to prohibit Joshua from questioning Mitchell about student achievement and advanced placement courses. 2 b. Junious Babbs. Joshua called Babbs to testify on July 5 and 6, 2001. See Tr. July 5, 2001 (all) and July 6, 2001 , pp. 283-340. Joshua specifically questioned Babbs about advanced placement courses (see,~' Tr. July 5, 2001, p. 219), guidance counseling (see,~. Tr. July 5, 2001, p. 228), extracurricular activities (see,~ Tr. July 5, 2001 , p. 218) and student achievement (see,~ Tr. July 5, 2001 , p. 231 ). Accordingly, the LRSD moves to prohibit Joshua calling Babbs as a witness. c. Exhibits. The LRSD moves to exclude the following exhibits not directly related to the issues of advanced placement courses, guidance counseling, extracurricular activities and student achievement: 743, 746, 747, 749, 750, 752, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 761 , 762, 763, 764, 771 , 773, 775, 777, 778, 779, 780, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789 801 and 802. 5. Relevance Generally. The LRSD moves to exclude all evidence and testimony of noncompliance with the Revised Plan that was not brought to the attention of the entire LRSD Board of Directors pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 401,402 and 403. The LRSD's memorandum brief in support of this Motion is hereby incorporated by reference. The LRSD also incorporates by reference its Memorandum Brief in Support of Motion for an Immediate Declaration of Unitary Status and its Reply Brief in Support of Motion for an Immediate Declaration of Unitary Status. 6. Jim Mosby and Jodie Carter. The LRSD also moves to exclude evidence and testimony related to the removal of Jim Mosby and Jodie Carter as the principals of Southwest Middle School and McClellan High School, respectively, pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 401,402 and 403. Both men are represented by counsel for Joshua, and filed Complaints against the LRSD on July 7, 2002 related to their removal which are now pending before this Court. The July 22 hearing on whether the LRSD should be declared unitary is not the appropriate forum to decide the merit of their Complaints, and this Court has a long-standing practice of not hearing individual claims as a part of this case. See,~' Docket No. 1874, Order filed June 30, 1993. 3 7. Rebuttal Evidence. This Court's order of May 15, 2002 granted Joshua 30 minutes to present rebuttal evidence pertaining to the three issues tried virtually to conclusion during previous hearings before Judge Wright. Joshua failed to identify any witnesses or exhibits for this purpose. Moreover, none of the witnesses or exhibits would reasonably be construed as "true" rebuttal, as defined by Judge Wright. Judge Wright defined rebuttal evidence as evidence necessary to respond to evidence presented by the other side which could not have been anticipated. Tr. Nov. 20, 2001, 399. The LRSD submitted no evidence which could not have been anticipated by Joshua because it had all been previously outlined in the LRSD's Interim Report and/or Final Report. Therefore, the LRSD moves in limine that Joshua be prohibited from presenting any rebuttal evidence on July 22, 2002, at 8:30 a.m. 8. Letters from Joy Springer. Joy Springer is counsel for Joshua's paralegal, and she has not been identified as a witness. However, Joshua has identified as Exhibits 767- 776 a series of letters from her to District personnel related to individual student/parent complaints. The LRSD moves to exclude these letters for several reasons. First, the letters are hearsay reporting hearsay, and they fail to fall within any exception to the hearsay rule. See Fed. R. Evid. 801, 802 803 and 804. Second, the letters are irrelevant in that there is no evidence that these complaints were brought to the attention of the Board. See Fed. R. Evid. 401 and 402 and paragraph 5, supra. Third, any relevance is outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice where no evidence will be presented that would allow this Court to assess the merit of the complaints made in the letters. See Fed. R. Evid. 403. 9. Joshua Exhibit 791 . Joshua Exhibit 791 appears to be notes from a meeting with Ms. Jo Evelyn Elston, the LRSD's Director of Pupil Services. The LRSD assumes that the notes were prepared by Springer or another Joshua monitor. However, neither Springer nor any other Joshua monitor has been identified as a witness in this case. The LRSD moves to exclude Joshua Exhibit 791 for the same reasons set forth in paragraph 8 above. Joshua Exhibit 791 should also be excluded for an additional reason: the document, standing alone, cannot be 4 authenticated, and Joshua has not identified any witness who will be able to authenticate the document. See Fed. R. Evid. 901. WHEREFORE, the LRSD prays that its Motion in Lirnine be granted; that it be awarded the relief sought herein; and that it be awarded all other just and proper relief to which it may be entitled. Respectfully Submitted, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRlCT Christopher Heller (#81083) John C. Fendley, Jr. (#92182) FRIDAY, ELDREDGE &amp; CLARK Regions Center, Suite 2000 400 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 (501) 37 ----~BY: CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing has been served on the following people by U.S. mail on July 3, 2002: Mr. John W. Walker JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 (VIA z~~~L,l -~ Mr. Sam Jones Wright, Lindsey &amp; Jennings 2200 NationsBank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON &amp; JONES, P.A. 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201-3472 F:IHOME\FENDLEYILRSO 200 I ldes-mot-limine-7-09-02. wpd 5 Mr. Richard Roachell Roachell Law Firm 11800 Pleasant Ridge Road, Suite 146 Post Office Box 17388 Little Rock, Arkansas 72222-7388 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Brown Desegregation Monitor 1 Union National Plaza 124 W. Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Dennis R. Hansen Office of the Attorney General 323 Center Street 200 Tower Building Little Rock, AR 72201 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. CASE NO. 4:82CV00866 WRW PULASKJ COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL. DEFENDANT INTERVENORS INTER VENO RS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL. JOSHUA INTERVENORS' WITNESS LIST REGARDING JULY 22-26, 2002 HEARINGS The Joshua Intervenors plan to call the following persons during the July 22-26, 2002 hearings: I. Ms. Sadie Mitchell - Associate Superintendent for School Services Will dis~uss guidance counseling and her oversight or lack of it within the schools. She will be called on July 23, 2002, and her testimony will be expected to take approximately ten minutes. 2. Mr. Junious Babbs - Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services Will address extracurricular activities and his oversight of those activities as Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services. His testimony will be approximately ten .... minutes and will occur on July 23, 2002. 3. Dr. Marian Lacey - Asst. Superintendent of Secondary Schools a EXHIBIT g 1 f Will discuss her oversight of the secondary schools with respect to guidance counseling advanced placement courses, and extracurricular activities. Her direct testimony will take approximately fifteen minutes. 4. Mr. Jodie Carter - Principal McClellan High School Will discuss special problems with advanced placement courses, guidance counseling, extracurricular activities and the District 's good faith . His testimony will take approximately two hours and will be presented on July 22, 2002. He will also discuss the support and involvement of school board members or the lack of. 5. Ms. Dorothy McDonald - Teacher Will discuss the District's counseling program and problems which affect A.mean American students which have not been effectively addressed by the District. Her testimony will take approximately fifteen minutes. 6. Dr. Michael Faucette - Teacher Central High School Will discuss in detail the problems with the administration of advanced placement courses, the racial effect of the placements, the manner in which the placements are made, how the placements tend to favor one group of children over another, the problems with scheduling and how those scheduling decisions interact with other decisions of placement and counseling; participation in extracurricular activities; the favor given to white students at Central High School; the disparate effect of advanced placement courses with respect to teaching, awards, and other opportunities; and he will discuss the District's good faith compliance. He testimony will presented on July 22nd and is expected to take approximately four hours on direct examination. 7. Ms. Pat Watson - Counselor at Hall High School 2 Will address the District's counseling program and how they are implemented. Her testimony will take approximately 15 minutes. 8. Mr. Kenneth Moore, Assistant Principal at Hall High S~hool Will discuss extracurricular activities and good faith compliance. His testimony will take approximately ten minutes and will be presented July 23, 2002. 9. Ms. Pam Mercer - Parent of Former Student of Central High School Will discuss her efforts as a parent with respect to securing fair and equitable treatment for her children, Crystal and Justin, while they were at Central and how she was rebuffed along the way. She will also discuss the atmosphere at Central High School as it relates to privilege being extended to white children from middle class families. It will also cover counseling and extracurricular activities. Ms. Mercer's testimony will take approximately twenty minutes on direct examination. l 0. Mr. Justin Mercer - Former Student at Central High School Will address the problems he experienced of a racial nature while at Central High School and his efforts to obtain assistance and help from teachers, counselors and administrators. His testimony will take approximately ten minutes. 11 . Crystal Mercer - Former Student at Central High School Will address the District 's counseling services from a African American student 's perspective. Her testimony will take approximately ten minutes. 12. Ms. Paulette Blevins - Former teacher at Central High School Will discuss how the grading system was manipulated so as to change grades and otherwise provide favor to white children at Central High School. Her testimony will take 3 approximately fifteen minutes on direct examination. 13 . Mr. Jimmy Mosby - Principal of Southwest Middle School Will discuss the efforts of the District to comply with the ~]an with respect to good faith, guidance counseling and extracurricular activities while at Southwest Middle School and Hall High School. His testimony will take approximately twenty minutes on direct examination. 14. Ms. Sharon Brooks - Principal of Stephens Elementary School Will testify regarding good faith compliance and how she avoids it. The specific matter she will address will be unreported punishment without the involvement of a guidance counselor regarding the taking away of educational privileges for black boys for a period of two months while she was principal ofRightsell Elementary School. Her testimony will take ten minutes. I 5. Ms. Susie Davis - LRSD Coordinator of English Will discuss the efforts of the Instruction Department to communicate Instruction Department standards to principals and teachers with respect English and Reading and other subjects which she supervises in her capacity as special assistant to Dr. Bonnie Lesley. Although this is not her title, she was regarded as the agent for Dr. Lesley within the schools. She will also discuss the extent of her and Dr. Lesley's association with respect to principals and counselors. Her testimony will take approximately ten minutes. 16. Ray Gillespie - Fonner Athletic Director Will discuss his role with respect to extracurricular activities and monitoring activities to ensure the absence of racial discrimination. His testimony will take approximately fifteen 4 minutes. 17. Cassandra Norman - Principal at J.A. Fair High School Will discuss the District's good faith compliance and her school;'s disparate treatment of black and white students. She will also discuss the support and involvement of school board members or the lack of 18. Judith Pickering - Teacher - J.A. Fair High Schools Will discuss the racial atmosphere, advanced placement courses and extracurricular activities at J.A. Fair. Her testimony should take approximately fifteen minutes. 19. Foster Allen - Teacher at Central High Will discuss advance placement practices at Central High School and his relationship to those practices. His testimony will take five minutes. 20. Romona Horton and Bennie Horton - Parents of Former Central High Student Will discuss problems with AP placement of their child at Central High School. Their testimony will take five minutes a piece. 21 . Alisha Allmon - Teach er Will discuss advanced placement practices at Central High School and his relationship to those practices. Her testimony will take five minutes. 22. Chris Payne- Former Student at J.A. High School Will discuss his efforts to participate in Quiz Bowl at J. A. Fair. His testimony will take ten minutes. 23 . Ms. Sue Strickland, Dr. Katherine Mitchell, Dr. Michael Daugherty, Mr. Tony Rose Mr. Larry Berkley, Ms. Judy Magness and Mr. H. Baker Kurrus 5 Will each give testimony regarding good faith compliance and their involvement in and knowledge of the development and implementation of guidance and counseling programs, advanced placement courses, regular courses, class sizes of regular courses, pupil teacher ratios between regular , advanced placement, honors and gifted and talented courses. Their testimony together is expected to take one hour on direct examination. 24. Jeanette Carter and Dr. Vertie Carter Will discuss problems which they experience with respect to the AP teachers and administrators and counselors regarding placement, retention and fair treatment in the AP program. Their testimony will take fifteen minutes. 25 . Ms. Ethel Dunbar - Principal Franklin Elementary School Will discuss elementary good faith compliance, gifted and talented courses, guidance counseling and the assistance received with respect to these issues from the Division of Instruction. Her testimony will take approximately thirty minutes. 25. Mazie Phillips - Counselor at Fair High School Will address the District's counseling program and how they are implemented. Her testimony will take approximately 15 minutes. 26. Leon Adams - Director of Federal programs Will discuss efforts to use Title I funds to promote the educational interests of "all" children rather than the children who were the intended beneficiaries of those funds; the correlation between counseling services, advanced placement courses and good faith compliance. His testimony will take approximately twenty minutes. 6 e . 27. D.J. Thames and Avis Thames - Student and Parent - Fair High School Will discuss the District's good faith compliance with respect to extracurricular activities. This testimony will take approximately ten minutes on direct examination. 28. Ann Marshall, Gene Jones, and Margie Powell - ODM Monitors Will discuss good faith compliance. Their testimony will take approximately thirty minutes. 29. Ray Simon Will discuss the District 's decision and the reason for it to retreat from the remediation requirement for loan forgiveness. His testimony will address the roles of Drs. Ross and Carnine with respect to discontinuing emphasis upon remediation of Black students relative achievement levels. It will take approximately twenty minutes. The exhibit which he will address is an agreement between the State of Arkansas and the Little Rock School District the description of about which I am not certain. 30. Dr. Terrence Roberts Will address the issue of good faith compliance, guidance counseling and relationship between regular and advanced courses. His testimony will take approximately twenty minutes and will be presented on July 23, 2002. 3 I . Dr. Stephen Ross Will testify about the District 's good faith compliance and advanced placement and honors courses. He will address the need for criteria for placement as will Dr. Roberts (see above). His testimony will take approximately thirty minutes. 7 Respectfully submitted, John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501- 374-3758 501-374-4187 (fax) .--, ' (_~?__, .. _./{ John W. Walker - Bar No. 64046 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby state that a copy of the foregoing witness list has been hand delivered to Counsel for the Little Rock School District on this 24th day of June, 2 02. 8 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. CASE NO. 4:82CV00866 WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL. DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTER VEN ORS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL. JOSHUA INTERVENORS' EXHIBIT LIST REGARDING JULY 22-26, 2002 HEARINGS The Joshua Intervenors plan to use the following documents during the July 22-26, 2002 hearings: 743 . E-mail dated July 2, 2001 from Virginia Johnson to Bonnie Lesley (page 182) 744. E-mail dated October 19, 2000 from Gary Smith to Bonnie Lesley (page 290) 745 . E-mail dated June 29, 2001 from Sueellen Mann to Gail Hester and subsequent dated July 2, 2001 (page 167) 746. E-mail dated January 18, 2001 from Junious Babbs to Kathy Lease (page 12) 747. E-mail dated July 2, 2001 from Mona Briggs to Bonnie Lesley (page 191) 748. E-mail dated November 16, 2000 from Les Carnine to Bonnie Lesley 749. E-mail dated November 21 , 2000 from Ken Savage to Kathy Lease (page 38) 750. E-mail dated March 7, 2001 from Kathy Lease to T Rose and subsequent dated March 7, 2001 at 12:44 p.m. (page 7) 751 . E-mail dated July 15, 2001 from Bonnie Lesley to Lionel Ward and subsequent 1 EXHIBIT ~ 752. 753. 754. 755. 756. 757. dated July 16, 2001 (page 88) E-mail dated July 14, 2001, July 15, 2001 and July 16, 2001 from Bonnie Lesley to Ken James (page 96) E-mail dated July 15, 2001 from Bonnie Lesley to Chris Heller (page 102) E-mail dated April 18, 200 I from Bonnie Lesley to Kathy Lease and subsequent response (pages 708 and 709) E-mails dated October 25, 2000 from Bonnie to Irma Truett and Kathy Lease re: Benchmark scores (pages 16 and 17) E-mail dated June 28, 2001 8:00 p.m. from Mona Briggs to Bonnie Lesley (page 192 E-mail dated June 28, 2001 9:08 a.m. from Bonnie Lesley to members of her staff (Page 192 and 193) 758. E-mails dated September 29, 2000 between Bonnie Lesley and Kathy Lease re: Priorities 2000-01 (Page 51) 759. E-mail dated October 3, 2000 between Les Carnine. Bonnie Lesley and Kathy Lease Re: ALT Check-in (Page 50) 760. E-mail dated June 20, 2001 from Bonnie Lesley to Beverly Griffin re: semester test Exemption (Page 351) 761. E-mail dated June 25, 2001 from Bonnie Lesley to Clay Fendley (page 297) 762. F-mails dated June 29, 2001 between Sadie Mitchell, Deanna Eggeston and Bonnie Lesley (pages 2_18 - 219) 763 . E-mails dated February 12 and 13, 2001 Lesley, Ruffins, Lease and Carnine (page 19) 764. Email dated February 13, 2001 from Kathy Lease to Les Carnine (Pages 17 and 18) 765. Memo dated November 17, 2000 from Dr. Faucette to Mrs. Hargis re: exclusion of Regular English students fro Jennie Calder lecture 766. Email dated September 27, 2000 from Sadie Mitchell to Junious Babbs (Page 1) 2 767. Letter dated December 16, 1998 to Les Carnine from Joy Springer 768. Letter dated February 18, 1999 to Sadie Mitchell from Joy Springer 769. Letter dated March 17, 1999 to Rudolph Howard from Joy Springer 770. Letter dated October 14, 1999 to James Washington from Joy Springer 771 . Letter dated February 28, 2000 to James Washington from Joy Springer 772. Letter dated February 28, 2000 to James Washington from Joy Springer re: Scouts 773 . Letter dated August 28, 2000 to Ray Gillespie from Joy Springer 774. Letter dated September 12, 2000 to Les Carnine from Joy Springer 77 5. Letter dated October 10, 2000 to Les Carnine from Joy Springer 776. Letter dated September 13, 2000 to James Washington from Joy Springer 777. E-mail dated June 6, 2000 to Les Carnine from Don Stewart (Pages 100-0 1) 778. E-mail dated April 19, 2001 from Deanna Eggeston to Don Stewart (Page 37) 779. E-mail dated April 25, 2001 from Kathy Lease to Mark Mi!Ihollen 780. E-mail dated May 25, 2001 from Bonnie Lesley to Debbie Berry (Page 358) 781. E-mail dated June 7, 2000 from Clay Fendley to Bonnie Lesley 782. E-mail dated June 7, 2000 from Bonnie Lesley to Mary Paa! (Page 136) 783 . E-mail dated April 17-18, 2001 to Don Stewart from Bonnie Lesley 784. E-mail dated July 12, 2001 to Bonnie Lesley from Don Stewart (240) 785 . E-mail dated February 28, 2001 to Bonnie Lesley from Don Stewart 786. Memo dated February 24, 1999 to Gayle Bradford from James Washington 787. Memo dated March l 1, 1999 to Les Carnine from James Washington 788. Letter dated April 12, 1999 to Gayle Bradford from James Washington 3 789. Letter dated March 22, 1999 to Gayle Bradford from James Washington 790. Letter dated April 26, 1999 to John Walker from Les Carnine 791 . Memo dated May 3, 1999 regarding visit to Pupil Services &amp; Administration buildings 792. Email dated 9/30/300 from Marian Lacey to Sadie Mitchell w/attachments 793 . High School Master Schedule Audit, Little Rock School District 2001-2002 794. School Yearbooks for Central, Hall, McClellan, Fair, Hall and Parkview for school years 1998-99 through 2001-2002 795. Letter dated February 28, 2002 from Dr. Michael Faucette to Jane Welch regarding enrollment in Creative Writing course 796. Little Rock Central - Requests for Course - Creative Writing 797. Essay by Justin Mercer entitled: "Black at Central: My 45 Years of Struggle" 798. Memo dated August 4, 1999 from Bonnie Lesley to Ann Marshall 799. Academic awards reports for the period 1998 through 2002. 800. Rank Lists for Hall, Parkview, Central, McClellan and Fair for graduating senior classed for the period 1998 through 2002 801. LRSD Quarterly Status Reports - School Services - 1999 through 2002 802. Deposition of School Board Members - a. Sue Strickland b. Tony Rose c. Judy Magness d. Larry Berkley e. Katherine Mitchell 803 . The exhibits filed by the Little Rock School District for this hearing Joshua notes that some of the foregoing exhibits are in the exclusive possession of the Plaintiff. Request is hereby made for those exhibits which include numbers 793, 794, 799, 800. 801. 4 By: Respectfully submitted, John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 501-374-3758 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE 5 / I LESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Subject: LESLEY, BONNIE Monday, July 02, 2001 2:24 PM 'heller@fec.net' Latest Fax I had Aniia fax over to you ihe latest-a bunch of stuff on our literacy plan. 743 1. He already has a copy of the PreK-3 Literacy Plan. Other information is in the Interim and Final Compliance Reports. 2. He also has the test results for SAT9, Grade 4 Benchmark, and ORA-so those are the results. 3. I don't know what he means by monitoring reports. A The assessment program is outlined in several pages in the Compliance Report. 5. I can copy those policies and regs for him. Want me to go ahead and send? Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501/ 324-2131 501/324-0567 (fax) - LESLEY, BONNIE From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 1 :44 PM To: JOHNSON, VIRGINIA Subject: RE: Needed Information-Important! Do you have dates for these three times? --Original Message-- From: JOHNSON, VIRGINIA Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 1 :15 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: Needed Information-Important! Three times I sat in on sessions with Steve Ross along with other PRE staff. At no time did we review any NSF documents. The sessions focused on document review of the ESL and Pre-K Literacy reports. I have never "consulted" with him. I have never consulted with Dr. Roberts either. -Original Message-- From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 12:07 PM To: ADAMS, LEON; ARNOLD, LAURA BETH; AUSTIN, LINDA; BRANDON, BARBARA; BRIGGS, MONA R.; BROADNAX, KAREN; BUSBEA. PAT; CARR, MARCELLINE; CARSON, RENE': CLEAVER, VANESSA; CLIFFORD, ELIZABETH: CRAWFORD, PAMELA; DAVIS, SUZI; DEBBIE MILAM; DILLINGHAM, YVETTE; DONALDSON, MABLE; FINNEY, ANTONETTE; FLETCHER, DANNY; FREEMAN, ANN; GILLIAM, ANITA; GLASGOW, DENNIS; HARDING, CASSANDRA; HUFFMAN, KRIS; JACKSON, MARION; JOHNSON, VIRGINIA; JONES, DOCIA; JONES, STEPHANIE; KIILSGAARD, SHARON; KILLINGSWORTH, PATRICIA; KOVACH, RENEE; LAJUANA RAINEY; LOYA, STELLA; MARION BALDWIN; MARTIN, PAULETTE: McCOY, EDDIE; McNEAL, MARIE; MILAM, JUDY; NEAL, LUCY; PAAL, MARY M.; PAUL, ANNITA; PERRITT, YORIKO U.; PRICE, PATRICIA; RYNDERS, PAULA; SMITH, GARY; SMITH, PAULA; TEETER, JUDY; WALLS, COLLE::N; WARD, LIONEL; WIWAMS, BARBARA; WILLIAMS, ED: WILSON, LEVANNA; WOODS, MARION Subject: Needed Information-Important! 182 "" smmitch@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us -Original Message-- A From: CARNINE. L!:::SLIE V. W Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 1:59 PM To: MITC~ELL. SADIE Cc: NEAL, LUCY; LESLEY, BONNIE; L!:::ASE. KATHY R.; SMITH, GARY Subject: RE: Will we have the software available by 2nd Semester? What system(s) are being looked at? -Original Message- From: MITCHELL, SADIE Sent Thursday, October 19, 2000 10:33 AM To: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: FVI/: Sadie Mitchell smmitch@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us -Original Message- From: SMITH, GARY Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 10:25 AM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Cc: WARD, LIONEL; GADBERRY, BRADY L.; NEAL. LUCY; MITCHELL, SADIE; CAWTHON, FRANCES H.; LACEY, MARIAN G.; Subject: Dr. Lesley, ADAMS, LEON; AUSTIN, LINDA; BRADFORD, GAYLE; BRIGGS, MONA; BROADNAX, KAREN; CLEAVER, VANESSA; COLFORD, SUSAN: DAVIS. SUZI: DONALDSON, MABLE; Eddie McCoy; ELSTON, JO; FULLERTON, JAMES; GLASGOW, DENNIS; HAWKS. EVERETT; KEOWN, ADA: MARION BALDWIN; NORMAN, CASSANDRA R.; PRICE. PATRICIA; TATUM. KATHY; WYATT-ROSS. JANICE The consensus recommendation of the SAIP committee is for a SAIP be created for students at all grade levels who are not proficient based state mandated benchmark tests and/or District mandated Achievement Level Tests (ALT) - Our specific recommendations to implement this are; obtain/create the software necessary to identify students not proficient on state benchmarks/district assessment that will also generate/print the adopted SAIP form with student information and test scores printed on the SAIP form obtain/create the software that will generate/print specific strategies (along with and printed checklists for those who wish not to use computer) developed by a committee made up of teachers and curriculum specialists as a resource available for teachers to use (especially secondary teachers) - this can be attached to the SAIP form as needed develop an "instructional" sheet for the SAIP form that will explain in more detail the information to documented and procedures to follow provide training on the use of SAIP form directly to teachers (the exact training may have to be determined at a future date based on the development of software noted above) - delivery of training would need to be coordinated with staff development for most effective and comprehensive presentation to all teachers to all of you in Cyber Land - is there anything else I forgot? - thanks Gary 290 LESLEY, BONNIE - From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Message Flag: Due By: Flag Status: BABBS, JUNIOUS Monday, July 02, 2001 8:08 AM ELSTON, JO NEWBURN, LINDA; LESLEY, BONNIE RE: Counseling Program Kit Follow up Monday, July 09, 2001 5:00 PM Flagged It is positive to see that things are moving forward on this "01 - 02 priority. 745 Prior to coming to closure, I ask that your look to set up a time to fill me in on the "buy in" of players called upon (committee members) to develop districtwide literature to be distributed. The connection to Curriculum and Instruction is a biggee that should be run through Dr. Lesley. I will look to give you a call a bit later regarding B/W high school scholarship information and the 3 - 4 year comparisons. To date, this information has not been provided. Junious C Babbs, Jr jcbabbs@stuasn.lrsd.kl2.ar.us Little Rock School District -Original Message- From: VANN, SUELLEN Sent: Friday, June 29. 2001 11 :08 AM To: HESTER. GAIL Cc: ELSTON, JO; BABBS. JUNIOUS Subject Counseling Program Kit Jo Evelyn Elston is in my office, and we're working on a counseling program kit with insert sheets. Mr. Babbs will pay for this out of his budget. I'm going to talk with Kristy Black about the design of the kit and sheets, but I figured we'd better give you the info for the quote since it looks like a pretty good-sized job. The kit will be one-pocket on right side with a business card slot; the kit will print front and back with one pocket. There won't be a separate "wing" like the recruitment kit had. Quantity: 25,000 Jo Evelyn likes the paper we used for the recruitment kit and insert sheets, so we could just go with those. The insert sheets: 1. JOBBS sheet - print front only; quantity 30,000 -2. Early college planning sheet - print front only; quantity 20,000 3. PCEP sheet - print front only; quantity 20,000 4. What Does Counselor Do? sheet - print front only; quantity 30,000 5. Counseling program sheet - print front and back; quantity 30,000 6. Couseling fact sheet - print front only; quantity 30,000 The kit and insert sheets would print 4-color. Have I forgotten anything? No bleeds. THANKS! (Mr. Babbs, you might want to set up a lemonade stand on Sherman to pay for this!!!!!) Suellen 5. Vann; APR Director of Communications Little Rock School District (SO 1) 324-2020 167 LESLEY, BONNIE - From: LEASE, KATHY R. Sent: To: Thursday, January 18, 2001 6:06 PM BABBS, JUNIOUS Subject: RE: Section 2 Thanks for the input! We have been with the program evaluation consultant all qi3y, so I just finished editing the report to send to Bonnie. I will incorporate your changes and suggestions, and send it to her again. Do you want the Power Point as an Appendix or the outline for it incorporated into the body of the report? I'm so sorry I am just getting around to my email, but I'll take the heat for sending another correction. Not enough hours in the day!! Kathy PS--Thanks for the encouragement! ---Original Message--- From: BABBS, JUNIOUS Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 10:53 AM To: LEASE, KATHY R. Cc: GADBERRY, BRADY L. Subject: PN: Section 2 Good information. Working with timelines and specific report information submissions for this division, I have not been able to dissect in great detail but my original thinking touches upon 2 - 3 items that may warrant some review. You will note that Brady is also being forwarded who can provide his thinking as well. Future compliance sessions will toss this about for further revision. 1. Inclusion of the power point presentation. ~ -When touching upon Or. Ross - It may be advantageous to refer to "looks to build or acknowledges" specific district W'ettorts as opposed to "praising". 3. It would be appropriate to list current data that is available. Be reminded that when writing materials for our report submission, we will include "districtwide" not be there yet bui this will help to serve as an indicator of established bas Ine information from which we will jump off of. Keep your chin up . . Junious C Babbs, Jr jcbabbs@stuasn.lrsd.kl2.ar.us Little Rock School District -Original Message- Frorn: LEASE. KATHY R. Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 6:14 PM To: LESLEY. BONNIE Cc: BABBS. JUNIOUS; DILLINGHAM. YVETTE; HUFFMAN, MAC; JOHNSON, VIRGINIA; McCOY. EDDIE; SUMMERVILLE, ROSALYN P.; TRUETT, IRMA; WILLIAMS, ED Subject: Section 2 File: Oeseg Report (2.7.1).doc Bonnie, Here is the first draft of Section 2.7.1. Please let me know what additions or revisions you want made. Thanks, Kathy PS-PRE folks-Look to see what I left out, what typos I have. and what needs tc be edited. Thanks 12 747 Chris, I am in LR this week-end and you can reach me at 868-4289. I can come to your office to help, or I can work from my office. Call if you need me. - Are we having fun yet? Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501/324-2131 501/324-0567 (fax) LESLEY, BONNIE From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: To: Monday, July 02, 2001 8:16 AM BRIGGS, MONA R. Subject: RE Thank you, my friend. I "vegged" all week-end, seriously "vegged." I know this will be a HARD week. Yes, I hear Kathy is on his witness list. It'll be interesting. -Original Message- F rom: BRIGGS, MONA R. Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 6:53 AM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: I have been thinking a lot about you. You can't let this bring on a stroke or something. You don't need this kind of pressure all by your self!! It is not worth it-no job is worth it. And you can't take on the woes of a district that has been screwing up for a decade or more. I hope Kathy does get called to testify. She needs to have to answer to John Walker and if it bodes ill for the district so be it! She and Carnine just waltzes out of here and leaves everyone else holding the rope. You make time for sleep and food!! /v\ona R. Briggs Middle Level Specialist Little Rock School District 501-324-2412 "Seek First to Understand; then to be understood" (Covey) -----Original Message----- From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 7:55 AM Tc: BRIGGS , MONA R. 191 STEWART, DON.ALO M: . From: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 12:23 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Cc: BABBS, JUNIOUS; Mitchell, Sadie; GADBERRY, BRADY L.; STEWART, DONALD M. Subject: Upper Division Cl2sses and Afric2n Americans Were you able to pull together the numbers--l2st year and this year's enrollment? John Walker also has called and is questioning his non involvement in the policy development(IKF). I told him I thought the evidence was so strong for Black kids and that I would send him the information. When was the first time he would have received the policy for comment? He is raising much the same issue-impact on black kids as Katherine ... lKF Subject: L::SL-'Y, BONNIE; CARNINE, LESUE V. RE: C~art Revisions Ken, Th2nks so much for this expl2nation of what happened. The important thing about making a mist2ke is finding a way not to make it again. I think you have done this, and we will all profii from ii. I know you fee! re2lly badly about this, but the most important thing is to correct the process. We all make mistcakes. We are committed to quality in PRE and that includes continuous improvement and continuous learning. This experience has provided us with both. What a bonus!' Thanks for helping with the corrections. I will take care of getting them to the appropriate Cabinet people and getting them redistributed to the Board. -Original Message- F rom: SAVAGE, KEN Sent: Tuesday, November 21 , 2000 10:31 AM To: LEASE. KATHY R. Subject: Chart Revisions Dr Lease, I have reviewed the charts that I created from the benchmark d2t2. When I creaied the charts originally I had encountered a problem simil2r io the one described by Dr. Lesley, but I specifically remember correcting ihe error prior to sending the charts to you. Needless to say, I was more than a little alamned that the charts you received contained errors because the charts I have appe2r to coincide with the data I have. I went on further to investigate by looking at the email I sent you. And there, big as day, the error had reappeared. So the c:-iarts I had sent you were incorrect because they were never updated in the manner that I expected. Here is what I believe happened based on what I remember and what I learned this morning: e: I created the charts in an Excel document that contained the data. I copied the charts only out into another document, creating what is called a linked object. I printed and reviewed the charts and this is when I found the error. I corrected the error and reopened the "linked" charts. They appear to have accepted the corrections. I emailed the file wiih the linked charts to you rather than the file containing the charts and data. Here's where the problem arose and information that I have just become aware of this morning. First, when using linked objects, each time you open the file you are given a choice to update the information. Unfortunately, I only sent you the ch2rts and not the daia that drives them. So regard less, you could not have updated the charts. Second, and more importantly, even though a chart has been updated previously, it will always revert back to the original chart that was corrected no matter how many times the data has been updated. Third, if the file with the original data is already open, when the "linked" item is opened it automatically updates without intervention. I believe that the second option above is what occurred. The charts were created, an error was encountered and corrected, the link was updated but the chart reverted back to its original when the file was closed. What I propose to do to prevent this kind of fiasco in the future is: 1. Only send charts embedded in files which cont2in the data--no linking. 2. Only create the "linked" charts after ALL data h~s been proofed and corrected. " The erroneous data was only last year's data for black students in the comparison between this year and lasfyear for both) Math and Literacy. I 2m printing and will send ten revised copies of the charts. Ken. 38 LESLEY, BONNIE - From: Sent: To: Subject: LEASE, KATHY R. Wednesday, March 07, 2001 12:44 PM BABBS, JUNIOUS , RE: Research Committee Meeting 75a Bonnie said that the evaluations weren't part of the court submission. Is that still correct? If so, then it looks like we shoula slow down a bit and do It rigm. Are you In agreement? ----,. KL --Original Message--- From: BAS6S, JUNIOUS Sent: Wecnesday, March 07, 2001 12:36 PM To: L=.&lt;1.SE, KATrlY R. Subject: RE: Research Committee Meeting Original thinking was to get another date scheduled prior to the March 15th couri submission but with iniorm2tion you h2ve nored, considerc::tion of a later date is necessary. I don't see major conflict. Junious C Babbs, Jr jcba bbs@stuasn .lrsd. kl 2.ar. us Little Rock School District - Original Message- F rom: LEASE. KATHY R. Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 12:27 PM To: 'trrose@ualr.edu'; BABBS. JUNIOUS Subject: Researc~ Committee Meeting Importance: High We have had another committee member who will not be able to come to the meeting on the 13th. We now have agenda meeting 2t 5:00, and Steve can only be with us by phone. What do you all think about postponing the meeting until after spring break? That would give John plenty of time to make revisions, and we can schedule a meeting when Steve can be with us. I hope to have the template/program evaluation guidelines completed by then as well. Let me know what you thin kl Kathy Kathy Lease, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Planning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 501-324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc. lrsd .kl2.ar. us 7 LESLEY, BONNIE From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 7:2.d. PM To: MITCHELL, SADIE Subject: RE: Documents yes, th2nks. I need as2p. -Oriainal Messaae- From: MITCHELL. SADIE Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 5:51 PM To: LESL::Y, BONNIE - Cc: WASHINGTON, CHARLOTTE Subject: Docum~nts We got the list of documents on file done but I forgot to remind Ch2rlotte to send it to you. She is gone for the day and it is on her computer. You will have it first thing in the morning. Sadie Sadie Mitchell smmitch@lrsdadm.lrsd .kl2.ar.us LESLEY, BONNIE From: LESLEY, BONNIE A Sent: W To: Monday, July 16, 2001 7:24 PM WARD, LIONEL Subject: RE: SAIP He requested info from me. I told him I had given him all I had but that you are the administrator on this issue. I was following up to see if he had contacted you. -Original Message- From: WARD, LIONEL Sent Monday, July 16, 2001 4:29 PM To: LESLEY. BONNIE Subject: RE: SAIP Are you irying to tell me something? I have not received any such request from Mr. Walker. If he talks with me, I will talk to you about a proper response first. One basic problem with implementation is in the thought some might harbor which explains why their efforts started late in the game. I am sure some folks faced more struggles than others. Clearly, schools must satisfy the requirements with wise, careful and timely deliberations this year . ., ----__ .... / --Original Message- From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 3: 49 PM To: WARD, !..!ONEL SubjeC::: SAIP Lionel, h2s Mr. Walker requested anything from you about the implementation of SAIPs? If so, what did you send . to him? Thanks. v-- Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associace Superinte!7dent for Instruction Uttie Rock Scheel District 88 752 501/324-0567 (fax) - LESLEY, BONNIE From: LESLEY, BONNIE. Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 8:16 AM To: JAMES, KENNETH Subject: RE: Work in Progress Absolutely! -Original Message- From: JAMES. KENNETH Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 7:54 AM To: L::SLEY, SONNIE Subject: RE: Work in Progress Bonnie: I agree. The work and time that you have invested in this will indeed pay off. as the testimony unfolds. It will be interesting to see how the judge handles all of this information and to observe her thought process. Ken -Original Message-- From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 9:4.2 PM To: JAMES, KENNETH Subject: RE: Work in Progress When I left today, I left a lot still un-done, but I left feeling more and more certain that we have strong evidence that we did the plan. This is going to be helpful to me in remembering all the efforts-even if Chris decides not to use some of it as evidence. I think it will particularly be strong when we combine what Sadie has with ours in this Division. -Original Message- From: JAMES, KENNETH Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 9:34 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subjec~: RE: Work in Progress Bonnie: I have reviewed both documents and they are excellent at showing what has been accomplished in the are2s of evaluation and assessment 1 Great job' We will touch base tomorrow. Ken -Original Message- From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 6:24 PM To: 'heller@fec.net'; JAMES, KENNETH; MITCHELL, SADIE Subject: Work in Progress I've worked today on getting the ideas laid out about assessment/program evalu2tion. That includes collecting and organizing stacks of p2per that document our work and processes. In addition, ple2se see the attached documents to determine if this is where we want to go. I welcome your feedback. Fiie: 1 Program i:1aluation.doc &gt;&gt; File: 1 Assessment Grid.doc 96 Little Rock, ArkaT1S2s 72206 501/324-2131 - 501/ 324 -'.)567 (fax) LESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: LESLEY, BONNIE Sunday, July 15, 2001 3:41 PM 'heller@fec.net' JAMES, KENNETH SAIPs Mr. Walker requested on June 20 the follow: "Please advise whether you have information regarding the District's implementation of STt!dent Academic Improvement Plan (SAIP) as required by the State. If so, please share with this this office." I replied: "You will find that information in the March 2001 Compliance Report in Section 2. 7. I do not have any information beyond what you will find there since the implementation is done at the school level. Leonel Ward is in charge of implementation." When I searched everything for the documents I needed from you, I found several memos in Learning Links that I had forgotten about-about the philosophy in implementing SAIP, sample SAIPs done by Price, Glasgow, and Davis, the memo establishing the committee to develop the program. the memo to the board, etc. Should I forward those to Mr. Walker as well? . Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District A 3001 5. Pulaski W little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501/324-2131 501/324-0567 (fax) LESLEY, BONNIE From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 6:24 PM To: Subject: 'heller@fec.net'; JAMES, KENNETH; MITCHELL, SADIE Work in Progress I've worked today on getting the ideas laid out about assessment/program evaluation. That includes collecting and organizing stacks of paper that document our work and processes. In addition, ple2se see the attached documents to determine if this is where we want to go. I welcome your feedback. ~ 1 Program Evalualion.aoc i Assessment Grid.doc Dr. Sonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 5. Pulaski a :ttle Rock, Arkansas 72206 ~ 01/324-2131 501/ 324-0567 (fax) 102 . LESLEY, BONNIE - From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Don Crary [dcrary@newfuturesforyouth.org] Wednesday, April 18, 2001 1 :33 PM LESLEY, BONNIE mopierce@newfuturesforyouth.org Re: Computer with Access Great. We can pay for it. I'm sure it will be cheaper if it is purchased through the district contract. The district can invoice us and we will reimburse them for the cost. Don -Original Message- From: LESLEY, BONNIE &lt;BALESLE@IRC.LRSD.K12.AR.US&gt; To: 'dcrary@newfuturesforyouth.org' &lt;dcrary@newfuturesforyouth.org&gt; Cc: BRIGGS, MONA R. &lt;MRBRIGG@ANNEX.LRSD.K12.AR.US&gt;; PAAL, MARY M. &lt;MMPAAL@ANNEX.LRSD.K12.AR.US&gt; Date: 04/18/2001 12:50 PM Subject: Computer with Access &gt;I talked with Mona about your need for a dedicated computer somewhere in the &gt;district so that your evaluator can come work on direct access to the data &gt;base. She is arranging for an additional computer drop in the office that &gt;Mary Paa! will have at Garland. Can you all purchase the computer out of . your budget? &gt;Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction &gt;Little Rock School District &gt;3001 S. Pul;:3ski &gt;Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 &gt;501/324-2131 &gt;501/324-0567 (fax) &gt; &gt; LESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Bonnie, LEASE, KA THY R. Wednesday, April 18, 2001 12:32 PM LESLEY, BONNIE MITCHELL, SADIE; CAWTHON, FRANCES H.; LACEY, MARIAN G. RE: ALT Results --.......__ What group of principals did you meet with yesterday? Do I need to contact them? I explained to all of them when we did the testing calendar that we could get results back to everyone before school was out, if they followed the schedule. If there are some that we need to follow up with, please let me know who they are. We are returning ALT results as quickly as schools get them in. The whole purpose of setting up the schedule like it is centers around being able to get the results back to everyone before school is out. District results can't be calculated until I schools are in. That is why it is imperative that everyone stay on schedule. Both teachers and parents will get their suits unless someone doesn't follow the schedule. Second grade results have all been returned to the schools, along with two copies of the parent report. High school preliminary results have been returned to Parkview and Fair. McClellan's results are here and are being scored. Central and Hall have not turned in their answer sheets yet. All make-ups were to have been completed by this past Monday. Reiests for high schools are due back on Friday. The first page of the parent report can be printed, but we can 't print the longitudinal report for parents unless all high schools are in. 708 Our elementary schools did a great job during 2nd grade testing; so if they keep that up, we will sail right through their scoring and printing. They have all of their results. . \/Ve're still missing two of the middle schools' Algebra I I geometry results as of this morning. We are having a scoring robiem with the high school science tests, but NWEA is working on it. The subject specific math and science tests require no retests, so that shouldn't hold things up. Also, we have provided data on request any school who wants to know last fall's ALT scores for their rising grade students. If you have any other questions, please let me know. Kathy ---Original Message---- F rom: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 10:37 AM To: LEASE, KATHY R. Subject: ALT Results l met with a group of principals yesterday who suggested to me that if they can't receive their ALT results before school is out that there is no use in sending them at all. Kids and parents need them quickly, and the school needs them quickly in order to plan for next school year. What our your chances of being able to do that? Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501/324-2131 501/324-0567 (fax) LESLEY, BONNIE &amp; om: . ent: To: Subject: Rose.doc Paulette Mabry [pmabry@newfuturesforyouth.org] Wednesday, April 18, 2001 10:59 AM Bonnie Lesley; Brady Gadberry; Junious Babbs; Linda Austin; Marian G. Lacey; Sadie Mitchell Words to encourage us Thought you might enjoy this today as a way to jumpstart the afternoon when things seem impossible. Paulette LESLEY, BONNIE From: BRIGGS, MONA R. Sent: To: Wednesday, April 18, 200110:10 AM LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: Cost of Tools for Learning (Fred Jones); Parent Component Importance: High The discounted costs of books is: 500 books @ $18.00 (regularly priced at 29.95) 300-499@ $18.50 0-299@ $18.95 0-199@ $19.95 Shipping for 500 is $546.75; it may be slightly less for fewer numbers but not significantly. RE: Parent involvement with training 709 GADBERRY, BRADY L. -From: Sent: To: Subject: LEASE, KATHY R. Tuesday, November 28, 2000 4:31 PM BABBS, JUNIOUS; FRANCES CAWTHON; Gadberry, Brady L.; Hurley, Richard; LESLEY, BONNIE; Leslie Carnine; LINDA WATSON; MARIAN LACEY; Milhollen, Mark; Sadie Mitchell; STEWART, DONALD M.; Vann, Suellen Steve Ross-Program Evaluation.ppt Steve Ross-Program Evaluation-.. FYI--Here is a copy of Steve's presentation to the Board. KL GADBERRY, BRADY L. From: LEASE, KATHY R. Sent: To: Thursday, November 16, 2000 8:32 AM GADBERRY, BRADY L. Subject: RE: PRE List Requested - ~hared with Babbs that I thought we could provide some assistance in PRE to make the surveying process a little easier. eve got the equipment and the software! I just talked with Gene Jones to confirm his schedule, and he said that he was invited to the compliance meeting tomorrow morning. I told him, "Great! See you then!" KL ---Original Message- From: GADBERRY, BRADY L. Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 8: 17 AM To: BABBS. JUNIOUS Cc: LEASE, KATHY R. Subject: RE: PRE List Requested We were told early in the year by Dr. Carnine that all surveys would be done through PRE. ----Original Message----- F rom: BABBS, JUNIOUS Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 7:15 PM To : GADBERRY, BRADY L. Cc: LEASE, KATHY R. Subject: FW: PRE List Requested To my knowledge Vic and I both allowed department "Quality of Service Surveys" that went to appropriate building staff to be returned and worked through our own division shops. What is your thinking to continue with this format or consideration through PRE ? Junious C. Babbs, Jr jcbabbs@stuasn.lrsd.kl2.ar.us little Rock School District - Original Message- From: L~SE, KATHY R. Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 12:18AM To: 'Clay Fendley'; LESLEY, BONNIE; BABBS, JUNIOUS; MITCHELL. SADIE; GADBERRY, BRADY L.; STEWART, DONALD M. Cc: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: List Requested Dear Folks, Attached is the list of programs or strategies that have either received some evaluation services or have requested evaluaiion services. If you need additional information, please let me know. 15 Thanks, Kathy - &lt;&lt; File: Addition2I Programs and Strategies Requesting Evaluation.doc GADBERRY, BRADY L. From: Sent: To: Subject: logo memo.doc LEASE, KATHY R. Friday, October 27, 2000 2:52 PM MITCHELL, SADIE; LESLEY, BONNIE; BABBS, JUNIOUS; GADBERRY, BRADY L.; STEWART, DONALD M. Memo to Gene Jones Here is what I am having Irma send on Monday. If you see anything that needs to be changed, let her know ASAP. KL GADBERRY, BRADY L. From: LEASE, KA THY R. Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 8:37 PM To: CARNINE, LESLIE V.; MITCHELL, SADIE; BABBS, JUNIOUS; GADBERRY, BRADY L. Subject: FW: Benchmark Scores - ear Folks. If Bonnie wants to continua lly harass me that is one thing , but I would appreciate it if she didn't pick on my assistant. Please read the exchanges below. She also left Irma a voice message that was very curt. Irma h2s been working like a dog in room 16 to finish up the answer documents for the CRTs, so she wasn't immediately available to read email or answer the telephone. No one came down here looking for her, so she didn't know that there was an urgent message. I emailed a reply message to Bonnie and sent you all a blind copy; so I'm sure I'll be in trouble again. However, there has to be an end to this. We are working as hard as we can to produce these test reports, implement the assessment program, and produce program evaluations. I don't know how much more I can stand. She also continues to work behind my back through Eddie McCoy. This is ridiculous!! Who could be successful in such an environment? I'm sorry for ranting, but I am exhausted mentally, physically, and emotionally. Kathy -Original Message- From: TRUETT, IRMA Sent: Wednesday, October 25. 2000 8:21 PM To: LEASE. KATHY R. Subject: FW: Benchmark Sccres -Original Message- From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 5:05 PM To: TRUETT, IRMA Subject: RE: Benchmark Sccres I'm sorry, Irma, but I can't accept that response. -Original Message- From: TRUETT, IRMA Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 2:08 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: Benchmark Sccres Sorry, I'm just now getting your e-mail, but I've been working in room 16. I don't have this information and frorn what I underst2nd Dr. Lease has it with her to give to the principals this afternoon. Sorry! - Original Message- 16 From: L::SLEY, BONNIE Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 9:44 AM To: TRUETT, IRMA Subject: Benchmark Scores I need copies of the state test results by school in my office asap. Board members and others are calling for information. Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501/324-2131 501/324-0567 (fax) GADBERRY, BRADY L. From: Sent: To: Subject: Bonnie, LEASE, KATHY R. Wednesday, October 25, 2000 8:17 PM LESLEY, BONNIE Benchmark Scores Irma forwarded your messages to her about the test scores. As I told you when we met with Suellen, I would have your curriculum copies ready by Friday. They are ready now. After learning that you were insistent on having the scores immediately, I stayed late tonight and finished them up. Irma came back down here from home to help me. I am just waiting on your initials on the memos. I will bring them to the Institute tomorrow. Irma can come pick them up and make copies. I understood Dr. Carnine to say that the Board reports could be sent in the Friday report. I had them ready at the Board meeting, but he didn't want them distributed until we had more time to confirm the data. Since you ave asked for them, I printed what we have at this time in draft copy. I will give the copies to you that are printed for the oard. If you think they need to be sent by special courier rather than in the Friday report, that will be your choice. I was nly trying to follow the directions I was given. If you needed the scores so quickly, why didn't you call me out of the meeting today? Irma didn't even know where we had secured the copies of the reports. It was very unfair of you to keep harassing her and making her feel badly because she couldn't produce the reports instantly for you. If you need something, please do me the courtesy of asking me for it. I understood that the Friday timeline was satisfactory with you. If it wasn't, you should have let me know. Kathy Kathy Lease, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Planning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 501-324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc.lrsd.k12.ar.us 17 Subject: RE: This has been the week from hell. I hear that Walker may call Kathy to testify. Of course, that may not be good for the district. We'll see. I'm so tired I could fall on my face. Sooooooo glad it's Friday! -Original Message- From: BRIGGS, MONA R. Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 8:00 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: Bonnie, I hate all this, don't you? I guess you will have your "day in court." Too bad Kathy didn't get in on it ... I understand from Eddie that she took all her files with her. What a deal. Surely, the judge will see through this and let us get on with our lives. Walker just doesn't want to give up those big bucks he makes off of us. Hope you have some down time somewhere along the line. Mona R. Brig~ N1iadI~ [~~~I Specialist Little Rock School District 501-324-2412 "Seek First to Undersfal7d; then to be understood" (Covey) -----Original Message----F rom: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 9:08 AM To: CHAPMAN, SUSAN; GLENN, RANDALL; WATSON, LINDA; ELSTON, JO; WIEDOWER, JULIE; EGGLESTON, DEANA; ADAMS, LEON; ARNOLD, LAURA BETH; AUSTIN, LINDA; BRANDON, BARBARA; BRIGGS, MONA R.; BROADNAX, KAREN; BUSBEA, PAT; CARR, MARCELLINE; CARSON, RENE'; CLEAVER, VANESSA; CLIFFORD, ELIZABETH; CRAWFORD, PAMELA; DAVIS, SUZI; DEBBIE MILAM; DILLINGHAM, YVETTE; DONALDSON, MABLE; FI!\JNEY, ANTONETTE; FLETCHER, DANNY; FREEMAN, A~~N; GILLIAM, ANITA; GLASGOW, DENNIS; HARDING, CASSAt\JDRA; HUFFMAN, KRIS; JACKSON, MARION; JOHNSON, VIRGINIA; JONES, DOCIA; JONES, STEPHANIE;_ l92 Subject: RE: This has been the week from hell. I hear that Walker may call Kathy to testify. Of course, that may not be good for the district. We'll see. I'm so tired I could fall on my face. Sooooooo glad it's Friday! -Original Message- Frorn: BRIGGS, MONA R. Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 8:00 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: Bonnie, I hate all this, don't you? I guess you will have your "day in court." Too bad Kathy didn't get in on it ... I understand from Eddie that she took ell her files with her. What a deal. Surely, the judge will see through this and let us get on with our lives. Walker just doesn't want to give up those big bucks he makes off of us. Hope you have some down time somewhere along the line. Mona R. Brig~ Mia-a,~ [~~~I Specialist Little Rock School District 501-324-2412 "Seek First to Understand; then to be understood" (Covey) -----Original Message----From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 9:08 AM To: CHAPMAN, SUSAN; GLENN, RANDALL; WATSON, LINDA; ELSTON, JO; WIEDOWER, JULIE; EGGLESTON, DEANA; ADAMS, LEON; ARNOLD, LAURA BETH; AUSTIN, LINDA; BRANDON, BARBARA; BRIGGS, MONA R.; BROADNAX, KAREN; BUSBEA, PAT; CARR, MARCELLINE; CARSON, RENE'; CLEAVER, VANESSA; CLIFFORD, ELIZABETH; CRAWFORD, PAMELA; DAVIS, SUZI; DEBBIE MILAM; DILLINGHAM, YVETTE; DONALDSON, MABLE; FINNEY, ANTONETTE; FLETCHER, DANNY; FREEMAN, ANN: GILLIAM, ANITA; GLASGOW, DENNIS; HARDING, CASSAt'\JDRA; HUFFMAN, KRIS; JACKSON, MARION; JOHNSON, VIRGINIA; JONES, DOCIA; JONES, STEPHANIE; 192 LESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Subject: ?57 KIILSGAARD, SHARON; KILLINGSWORTH, PATRICIA; KOVACH, RENEE: LAJUANA RAINEY; LOYA, STELLA; MARION BALDWIN; MARTIN, PAULETTE; McCOY, EDDIE; McNEAL, MARIE; MILAM, JUDY; NEAL, LUCY; PAAL, MARY M.; PAUL, ANNITA; PERRITT, YORIKO U.; PRICE, PATRICIA; RYNDERS, PAULA; SMITH, GARY; SMITH, PAULA; TEETER, JUDY; WALLS, COLLEEN; WARD, LIONEL; WILLIAMS, BARBARA; WILLIAMS, ED; WILSON, LEVANNA; WOODS, MARION Cc: 'heller@fec.net' Subject: I just spoke with Chris Heller, our attorney. He asked me to reiterate to everyone that he does not want any of the staff talking with Mr. Walker about anything-to refer all his calls, faxes, and visits to Mr. Heller. And he asks that we absolutely not send to Mr. Walker anything without clearing it with him first. Finally, he asks that we remind all our staff once more about this! He was adamant. Please make sure the staff not named in th is e-mail also understand this directive. Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501/3 24-2131 501/324-0567 (fax) LESLEY, BONNIE Friday, June 29, 2001 2:47 PM ADAMS, LEON; ARNOLD, LAURA BETH; AUSTIN , LINDA; BRANDON, BARBARA; BRIGGS, MONA R.; BROADNAX, KAREN; BUSBEA, PAT; CARR, MARCELLINE; CARSON, RENE'; CLEAVER, VANESSA; CLIFFORD, ELIZABETH; CRAWFORD, PAMELA; DAVIS, SUZI; DEBBIE MILAM; DILLINGHAM, YVETTE; DONALDSON, MABLE; FINNEY, ANTONETTE; FLETCHER, DANNY; FREEMAN, ANN; GILLIAM, ANITA; GLASGOW, DENNIS; HARDING, CASSANDRA; HUFFMAN, KRIS; JACKSON, MARION; JOHNSON, VIRGINIA; JONES, OOCIA; JONES, STEPHANIE; KIILSGAARO, SHARON; KILLINGSWORTH, PATRICIA; KOVACH, RENEE; LAJUANA RAINEY; LOYA, STELLA; MARION BALDWIN; MARTIN, PAULETTE; McCOY, EDDIE; McNEAL, MARIE; MILAM, JUDY; NEAL, LUCY; PAAL, MARY M. ; PAUL, ANNITA; PERRITT, YORIKO U.; PRICE, PATRICIA; RYNDERS, PAULA; SMITH, GARY; SMITH, PAULA; TEETER, JUDY; WALLS, COLLEEN; WARD, LIONEL; WILLIAMS, BARBARA; WILLIAMS, ED; WILSON, LEVANNA; WOODS, MARION; BABBS, JUNIOUS; FRANCES CAWTHON; GADBERRY, BRADY L. ; HURLEY, RICHARD; JAMES, KENNETH; LINDA WATSON; MARIAN LACEY; MILHOLLEN, MARK; Sadie Mitchell; STEWART, DONALD M.; VANN, SUELLEN; WATSON, LINDA; ANDERSON, BARBARA; ASHLEY, VIRGINIA; BRANCH, SAMUEL; BROOKS, SHARON; CARSON, CHERYL; CARTER, LILLIE; COURTNEY, THERESA; COX, ELEANOR; DARIAN SMITH; DEBORAH MITCHELL; ETHEL DUNBAR; Faith Donovan; FIELDS, FREDERICK; GOLSTON, MARY; HALL, DONNA; HARKEY, JANE; HOBBS, FELICIA L; JONES, BEVERLY; KEOWN, ADA; Lillie Scull; MANGAN, ANN; MANNO, ROBERTA; MARY BARKSDALE; MENKING, MARY; MORGAN, SCOTT; NANCY ACRE; OLIVER, MICHAEL; PHILLIPS, TABITHA; SHARON BROOKS; SMITH, MARY; TAYLOR, LESLIE; TUCKER, JANIS A.; WILSON, JANICE M. ; WORM, JERRY; ZEIGLER, GWEN S.; BERRY, DEBORAH; BLAYLOCK, ANN; FULLERTON, JAMES; HUDSON, ELOUISE; Larry Buck; MOSBY, JIMMY; PATTERSON, DAVID; ROUSSEAU, NANCY; SAIN, LLOYD ORA Results by Middle School Feeder Pattern 193 the AL Ts, and so they were down there yesterday and again today just kind of picking it up, but they do not necessarily know what they are supposed to be doing. They need direction, and I don't feel that I should provide it. - ow do you want to handle this? LESLEY, BONNIE From: LEASE, KA THY R. Sent: To: Monday, October 02, 2000 6:48 PM CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: FW: Priorities 2000-2001 Dr. C., I'm sorry. I guess I don't quite know what to do with the plan I sent to Bonnie. I guess I missed the mark. I thought we were to develop what we were doing in our department to meet the areas you outlined in your critical priorities processes. Do you want me to send the parts to the people Bonnie mentioned below? Or are you going to put it all together using what you want out of what we sent? Let me know what you want me to do. KL -Original Message- From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 3:04 PM To: LEASE, KATHY R. Subject: RE: Priorities 2000-2001 You need to send the technology stuff to Lucy Neal. You need to send the Campus Leadership stuff to Sadie Mitchell. I suggest that you forward the other two pieces directly to Dr. Carnine. They are much more detailed than the other items in the Division of Instruction Work Plan and therefore don't "fit" with what we have. Alsp; I know nothing about the Quality Initiative Plan, so that makes no sense. to.roe0 Perhaps he can just include your items separately. -- - - -0-riginal Message- From: LEASE, KATHY R. Sent: Friday, September 29, 2000 2:50 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: Priorities 2000-2001 Importance: High I had massive computer failures today. It took Ed, Ken, Virginia, and Irma to help me get it all back. Here are the priorities from PRE. Call me, if you want me to go over them with you. Thanks, Kathy &lt;&lt; File: Priority II Technology 2000-2001 .doc File: Priority 11I-2000.doc File: Priority IV InstructionAssessment. doc File: Priority IV Instruction-evaluation.doc &gt;&gt; Kathy Lease, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Planning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 501-324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc.lrsd .k12.ar.us 51 sounds like the our data is available. - ESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Subject: Dr. C., LEASE, KA THY R. Tuesday, October 03, 2000 6:09 PM CARNINE, LESLIE V. CTA issues 75.1 Did Clementine come in today to discuss assessment issues with you? I invited her in last spring to talk with me, but she never came. If she has some specific issues that you think we need to address in the questionnaire, let me know. I started drafting some ideas about questions, but I think I need some input from you. It looks like from one of the emails you sent that folks have been communicating with you about their concerns. They may have shared some things we haven't thought about. Let me know if you have any time tomorrow afternoon to visit with me (phone or in person) about the survey. Thanks, Kathy Kathy Lease, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Planning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 501-324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc.lrsd.kl 2.ar.us LESLEY, BONNIE a rorn: LEASE, KA THY R. ent: To: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 5:45 PM CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: RE: ALT Check-In, Etc. This is pure fabrication . This is not the situation here in PRE. We have a fox in the hen house. I thought this kind of thing was supposed to be over. The digs have continued. The ALT process has to have someone who shepherds it. I said originally that I would need Gayle at least six weeks to two months. I fully understand the strain that Sadie is under because she has come to depend on Gayle as well. If Gayle cannot fulfill her commitment with ALT, then I think she would let me know. She had to go over to the administration building to get some work done to be ready for the Bi-Racial committee report that she is scheduled to give tonight. Roz told her that she could take care of anyone who checked in things today. I guess the real question is that if my staff thinks they are having a problem "handling" the ALT today, why didn't they contact me? We had Ed here scanning and scoring, and Irma received no calls that she couldn't handle. I'm afraid I am left with no other conclusion but that this is continued harassment by the person that I thought had agreed to quit harassing. Can you help me with any other explanation? KL -Original Message- From: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 11 :10 AM To: LEASE, KATHY R. Cc: Mijchell, Sadie Subject: FW: ALT Check-In, Etc. I know you know how assumptions can get you in trouble. Obviously, there appears to be a communication problem and I would hope you and Sadie could work it out. -Original Message- Arom: LESL!::Y, BONNIE wrent: Tuesday, October 03. 2000 10:55 AM To: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: ALT Check-In, Etc. I have had three complaints already today-two from IRC staff and one from building-level. Gayle has returned to downtown, and Kathy is sitting in the school improvement meetings. Neither of them organized the staff for the return cif so 76D - LESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Subject: Thanks, Bev. -Original Message- LESLEY, BONNIE Wednesday, June 20, 2001 1:13 PM GRIFFIN, BEVERLY RE Semester Test Exemption From: .GRIFFIN, BEVERLY Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 1:15 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: Semester Test Exemption i gave a copy of th~ minutes from the February Board meeting to Mr:3. Lacey earlier this week. I don't think I have;--, copy of the kids proposal, but I will check. l was under the impression that this action was for this years seniors only. I might be wrong . . . but, it might be worth checking with Board members to see if they intended for it to be a permanent change to the policy. I will fax you the minutes in just a minute. -Original Message- From: LESLEY, BONNIE , Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 12:51 PM To: GRIFFIN, BEVERLY Subject: Semester Test Exemption Bev, there is wide disagreement about what people remember as the motion the board made regarding the exemption of seniors from their spring semester tests. I don't remember the month they did that-probably February or March? Will you send to me the text of the motion, as well as the text of the language used by the kids in their proposal. I don't have that and will need it to update those regulations/policies. Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, .Arkansas 72206 501/324~2131 501/324-0567 (fax) LESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Subject: LESLEY, BONNIE Wednesday, June 20, 2001 1 :12 PM TRUETT, IRMA Compliance i - - --- ~ The compliance report lists several "program evaluations" that PRE reported that they had completed, but which I have never seen. Please provide me with three copies each of the following reports. They have been requested by Mr. Walker. ' Extended Year Schools Summer School HIPPY Program parter Scho0I W'.ampus Leadership Teams Engiish as a Second Language , Lyceum Scholars Program at Philander Smith Colleae Southwest Middle School's SEDL Program - Onward to Excellence (Watson Elementary) Collaborative Action Team (CAT) 351 - LESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Subject: LESLEY, BONNIE Monday, June 25, 2001 12:37 PM 'Clay Fendley'; 'heller@fec.net' RE: Meeting schedule Yea! Thanks you! I can't tell you how important this is! 76/ I just talked with Ann Brown. She wanted all the test scores. I put her off until the end of the week. We need to talk about what to give her. -Original Message- From: Clay Fendley [SMTP:FENDLEY@fec.net] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 12:42 PM To: BALESLE@IRC.LRSD.K12.AR.US Cc: Chris Heller Subject: RE: Meeting schedule Leaving at 1 :05 on the 6th is fine. We will tell Walker that if he wants to call you as a witness, he will need to call you on the 5th. Thanks. &gt; "LESLEY, BONNIE" &lt;BALESLE@IRC.LRSD.K12.AR.US&gt; 06/25/0111:49AM &gt; I just called the airlines. I would need to catch a plane at 1 :05 on the 6th to get to Amarillo in time for the rehearsal dinner for this big wedding. If I can't do that, then the latest I could leave to get there at all on Friday is at.5:35 Then I would-come. home on Sunday. What do you advise? &gt; -Original Message- &gt; From: Clay Fendley [SMTP:FENDLEY@fec.net] &gt; Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 9:41 AM &gt; To: BALESLE@IRC.LRSD.K12.AR.US; blgadbe@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us; &gt; DMSTEWA@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us; lvcami@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us; &gt; SMMitch@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us; JCBABBS@STUASN.LRSD.K12.AR.US &gt; Cc: Chris Heller; KJAMES@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us &gt; Subject: Meeting schedule &gt; &gt; Here's the meeting schedule so far: &gt; &gt; Mr. Gadberry - Wednesday at 2:00 at our office. &gt; Dr. Lesley - Thursday at 1 :DO at our office. &gt; Ms. Mitchell - Friday at 9:00 at our office. &gt; &gt; We should get Joshua's objections today and have requested a witness list &gt; by Wednesday. &gt; &gt;Weare leaving Monday (July 2) open until we get Joshua's witness list. &gt; Everybody plan on meeting Tuesday (July 3) all day at our office. Let me &gt; know if that presents a problem for you, and we can try to work around &gt; your schedu_le. &gt; &gt; Remember, the most important thing in preparation for the hearing is for &gt; you to know what's in the Revised Plan and the interim and final &gt; compliance reports. &gt; &gt; We will provide copies of Joshua's objections as soon as they are &gt; received. &gt; &gt; Let me know if you have any questions. &gt; selected to receive Merit Scholarship awards. The info in italics is from the National Merit web site. So, of the 1.2 million entrants, only 7,900 are named Finalists for National Merit scholarships and corporate-sponsored scholarships. That amounts to 6/10 of 1 % of the entrants. Mr. Walker's statement on page 22 is: "We note here that the district is yet to have a single Black national merit scholar in the nineteen years of this active litigation." THIS IS INCORRECT. Without reviewing 19 years of data (and we don't have al(b:f the data for those years), as recently as 4 years ago Salonica Gray, an A.fiican American female senior at Central, was a National Merit Finalist. Hope this helps! Suellen 5. Vann, APR Director of Communications Little Rock School District (501) 324-2020 LESLEY, BONNIE From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 200111 :36 AM To: MITCHELL, SADIE Subject: RE: ~ am wondering how he is feeling as well. This is baptism by fire. -Original Message- From: MITCHELL. SADIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 9:29 AM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject RE: I panicked when I got here and saw all of the stuff from John. I am worried about Dr. James. I hope he will be able to handle all of this. Sadie Mitchell smmitch@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us -Original MessageFrom: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 9:09 AM To: MITCHELL, SADIE Subject: RE: He was kind of angry that we are even attempting to respond to this stuff. He asked me what he needed to do to make sure everyone understands that we are not to play Mr. Walker's game. How ya doing today? -Original Message- From: MITCHEU, SADIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 9:18 AM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: :) Sadie Mitchell smmitch@lrsdadm.lrsd.k12.ar.us - __1!_8_ ------ - - --- - ------ --- - - -Original Message- From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 9:04 AM To: MITCHELL, SADIE; EGGLESTON, DEANA; GADBERRY, B~DY L.; STEWART, DONALD M.; BABBS, JUNIOUS; JAMES, KENNETH Cc: 'heller@fec.net' Subject: RE: I just spoke with Chris Heller, and he asked me to tell all of you that we are not going to make this information (copies of our invitations and documents sent to Mr.Walker or Ms. Springer) available to Mr. Walker. It is without exception stuff we have already sent to him:"- He also asked me to reiterate to everyone that he does not want any of the staff talking with Mr. Walker about anything-to refer all his calls, faxes, and visits to Mr. Heller. And he asks that we absolutely not send to Mr. Walker anything without clearing it with him first. Finally, he asks that we remind all our staff once more about this! He was adamant. -Original Message- From: MITCHELL, SADIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 9:03 AM To: EGGLESTON, DEANA Cc: LESLEY, BONNIE; GADBERRY, BRADY L.; STEWART, DONALD M.; BABBS, JUNIOUS Subject: RE: Thank you Sadie Mitchell smmitch@lrsdadm.lrsd.kl2.ar.us -Original Message- From: EGGLESTON, DEANA Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 8:38 AM To: MITCHELL, SADIE Cc: BABBS, JUNIOUS Subject: RE: Everyone sent the information when it was requested, however, I'm not sure if they have sent recent documents since his original request. I just spoke with Cly and he said to make the folders we have available to Joy on Monday as per "her request, but for me to not to put the documents in any particular order (ie. date, subject, etc.) - - ------ - .. ~.. . -- --- ---- .. -- - . ___ .. Deana -Original Message- From: MITCHELL, SADIE Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 8:41 AM To: LESLEY, BONNIE; STEWART, DONALD M.; GADBERRY, BRADY L.; BABBS, JUNIOUS; JAMES, KENNETH Cc: EGGLESTON, DEANA Subject: Mr. Walker sent a fax requesting "all invitations to Ms. Springer or Mr. Walker to meetings of any kind, as well as copies of any documents you have sent to them over the past three years. Also any document of whether Mr. Walker or Ms. Springer actually attended the meetings to which you invited them." I think we already sent this information to Mr. Babbs and he compiled it. Is this correct? Sadie Mitchell smmitch@lrsdadm.lrsd.kl2.ar.us 219 - - LESLEY, BONNIE From: LEASE, KATHY R. Sent: To: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 12:54 PM CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: FW: Test Pack Importance: High Dr. Carnine, What is the purpose of this? Am I missing something? Is Bonnie trying to eliminate her need to work with this department? We have some software that is licensed to this department. Eddie has been trying to get it loaded on her computer. My guess is that she needs it to work on her dissertation. She has not spoken to me about what her data needs are for her dissertation. Most doctoral candidates come in and visit with us about their data needs. We work with them, but they get data in an aggregate form, not individual students' information. I wish you would please tell me what role you want this department to play. I know the game that is being played. I am about to my wit's end with it. Kathy -Original Message--- From: JOHNSON, VIRGINIA Sent Tuesday, February 13, 200112:43 PM To: LEASE, KATHY R. Subject: FW: Test Pack -Original Message- om: LESLEY, BONNIE nt; Monday, February 12, 2001 5:31 PM , o: RUFFINS, JOHN Cc: JOHNSON, VIRGINIA; McCOY, EDDIE; CLEAVER, VANESSA Subject RE: Test Pack Thanks so much, JOhn. -Original Message- From: RUFFINS, JOHN Sent; Monday, February 12, 2001 4:46 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: Test Pack I will come over and personally visit with Virginia and Eddie to access their data and program needs. -- -Original Message--From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent Monday, February 12, 2001 2:40 PM To: RUFFINS, JOHN Subject Test Pack John, I am moving Eddie McCoy and Virginia Johnson out of the rooms designated for PRE and into the room where Vanessa Cleaver is. Both of them will have some program evaluation responsibilities and need to be able to access the SAT9 data, as well as other student data. How do I get those programs loaded onto their machines? Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501/324-2131 501/324-0567 (fax) 19 ' LESLEY, BONNIE From: LEASE, KA THY R. Sent: To: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 5:36 PM CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: RE: Another thought Here's one more thought, then I'm burying this frustration. I wouldn't have knowt'i" about what she is doing at all if Virginia hadn't forwarded me a copy of the message. I'm trapped in junior high!!! Can't somebody save me??? Kathy -Original Message-- From: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 4:05 PM To: LEASE, KATHY R. Subject: RE: Another thought I can support but you do not want to hold the data ... You want free access. Give her all the access she wants or needs ... and then give her more. -Original Message- From: LEASE, KATHY R. Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 12:56 PM To: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: Another thought Is it possible to require Bonnie to work through me to get the data she needs? .She is doing everything possible to undermine the work of this department. I have never seen such viciousness in all my professional experience. Can yo1:1 s1:1ppo1Tusor are weTon our own? Kathy Kathy Lease, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Planning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 5. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 LESLEY, BONNIE From: LEASE, KATHY R. 501-324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc. lrsd .k12.ar. us Sent: To: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 4:10 PM CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: RE: Another thought I totally agree with that. I want everyone to have access to the data at his or her fingertips. I just continue to be frustrated with the way she refuses to work with me. Kathy -- -Original Message--- From: CARNINE, LESUE V. Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 4:05 PM To: LEASE, KATHY R. Subject: RE: Another thought &amp; can support but you do not want to hold the data ... You want free access. Give her all the access she wants or needs ... nd then give her more. --Original Message- From: LEASE, KATHY R. Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 12:56 PM To: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Subject: Another thought 17 Is it possible to require Bonnie to work through me to get the data she needs? She is doing everything possible to undermine the work of this department. I have never seen such viciousness in all my professional experience. Can you support us or are we on our own? Kathy Kathy Lease, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Planning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 LESLEY, BONNIE 501 -324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc.lrsd.k12.ar.us From: LEASE, KA THY R. Sent: To: Subject Tuesday, February 13, 2001 12:59 PM CARNINE, LESLIE V. Positions After Don's comment in Cabinet about not hiring people, I visited with him about the positions that I currently have advertised. He suggested that I visit with you about whether or not I can hire the people I need to do the assessment program. I am currently down to three employees. I don't think we can do assessment for 20,000 kids with that number. want to set up interviews this week, but I want your blessing! -- Thanks, Kathy Kathy Lease, Ed.D. a,-ssistant Superintendent 9'lanning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 LESLEY, BONNIE 501-324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc.lrsd. k 12 .ar. us From: LEASE, KA THY R. Sent: To: Subject: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 12:56 PM CARNINE, LESLIE V. Another thought Is it possible to require Bonnie to work through me to get the data she needs? She is doing everything possible to undermine the work of this department. I have never seen such viciousness in all my professional experience. Can you support us or are we on our own? Kathy Kathy Lease, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Planning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 501-324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc. lrsd. kl 2.ar. us 18 From: To: Date: Dr. Faucette i'r/-}- Mrs. Hargis 17 November 2000 ....' Subject: Exclusion of regular English students from Jennie Calder lecture I write to request a bit of information concerning the recent visit of Jennie Calder, a Robert Louis Stevenson scholar from Scotland, to Central as a part of the conference celebrating this great writer. It was my understanding, after our conversations last spring, that the event was in recognition of the universal appeal of a revered writer. Known and loved the world over, Stevenson is one of a -select group whose works attract readers from widely varying backgrounds, uniting people of all classes and condition in the appreciation of a gifted artist. I was excited about the opportunity Central students-including my own studentswould have to be--exposed to a world of exciting and enthusiastic research that would be especially significant for seniors. (Traditionally, the last year of high school English is dedicated to the exploration of the rich legacy of British literature.) I was disappointed beyond belief to learn that none-not one--of my regular Engli~h students would be allowed to oenefit from tlie singular experience of having the chance to see and hear the visiting scholar. Only AP and pre-AP students were allowed to attend the Piesentation. In fact, most teachers of regular English classes only learned of the event when students began to ask why they were not allowed to attend the assembly that students in other classes were discussing at lunch. Limiting the experience to students in AP and pre-AP English classes meant that very few black students were allowed to attend. I am shocked and outraged that yet another singular educational opportunity has been reserved for the children of privilege. Because many of the privileged AP English students took advantage of the event to slip out of the building and skip the assembly, and because you wanted to supplement their numbers, you solicited the attendance of students from AP. science and history classes, still denying access to students from regular English classes. If you really wanted to impress Ms. Calder, having the Creative Writing Club presented would have done just that. The knowledge that, at 287 members, the Creative Writing Club is the most active club at Central would impress any true scholar or teacher. One can only wonder why you, Mr. Howard, and the third floor English department all miss the significance of the fact that the club that most fully represents the student diversity in our building is a club centered around an academic endeavor, the study and practice of literature. Yes, this is quite an example you set for our students. Central, lvir. Howard, the English department, and you all had a chance to shine as this scholar brou~bt her enthusiasm to our large and diverse student body. Central, Mr. Howard, the English department, and you dropped the ball disastrously on this one. Rather than seizing the opportunity to be shining beacons by providing this opportunity 7tS I I I l ; . ~ .. for learning outside the traditional limitations of the classroom to all of our students, you have shown your true stripe. I thank you for the demonstration once again that, instead of a single unified English department, Central actually bas two:.the second floor contrining primarily regular English classes, and the privileged third-.floor home of AP English. I would now ask an additional bit of information. Please inform me in writing of your reasons for this -l~test instance of educational snobbery so that I might explain more accurately to my classes your dismissal of them as second-class students. - ....._ - - - Dr. Leslie Carnine Superintendent of Schools Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Dr. Carnine: Via Facsimile - 324-2146 December 16, 1998 Would you please ask Nir. James Washington, the District's ombudperson, to look into the complaint of Mr. &amp; Mrs. Deodis Fleming regarding their concerns at Carver Magnet. You are probably not aware that this office has had.several complaints from other parents regarding the unfair treatment of black students at Carver. You should have received a letter from the Flemingsoutlining their concerns along with a response from Ms. Barksdale. Copies ofboth are enclosed for your convenience. . The Flemings believe that Ms. Barksdale is trying to excuse the reason for Ms. Ransom's exclusion of their son from participation by stating that he had behavior problems. In today's society, persons who discriminate usually attempt to establish legitimate reasons for their discriminatory actions. The reason given by Ms. Ransom, we believe, is pretextual. In other words, the reason that she has given is not legitimate. The Flemings were not previously advised that their son had behavior problems regarding his participation in Odyssey of the Mind. Moreover, they are not aware that their son has a behavior problem. Ms. Barksdale's commitment to establish an OM Guideline booklet is a step, I believe, in the right direction. However, I do not believe that she should wait until next year. That process should start immediately. Opportunity for discrimination evolves when there are no written guidelines or rules for participation in a particular activity. The person overseeing or administering the activity usually has the discretion to make rules as they go along. These rules usually favor their own personal interests. Moreover, these rules or guidelines usually change daily to fit a particular interest or situation. I am not sure why the Flemings chose not assist in the coaching of Odyssey's students as indicated by Ms. Barksdale; however, many of our children's parents are unable to participate in many of the schools activities because often they occur-when they are obliged to work and other commitments to meet the overall needs of their families. Page 2 - Letter to Dr. Carnine December 17, 1998 167 I have indicated to Mr. &amp; rvirs. Fleming that I woulq be happy to sit down with 1vir. Washington, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Barksdale, and any other persons tl,1-?-t they believe can help bring this matter to an amicable resolution. In fact, Mr. Washington may assume the role as the parent advocate, if the Flemings agree. I would, however, like to receive a report of his findings and resolution. Thank you for your attention to this request. JCS/ Enclosures cc: Mr. &amp; Mrs. Deodis Fleming Ms. Diane Barksdale Ms. Sadie Mitchell Mr. James Washington Sincerely, Joy C. Springer Joshua Intervenors Via Facsimile - 324-2146 February 18, 1999 Ms. Sadie Iv.litchell Associate Superintendent for Student Services Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 7220 l Dear Ms. Mitchell: This office has received several calls regarding the selection process for the new football coach at J. A Fair High School. It is our information that the selection process has been changed to favor the selection of a particular coach for the position. In oraer to address tfie concerns that have been raised, would you please provide to me a copy of process being utilized by District officials for the selection of coaching positions including the selection criteria. If this information has changed from prior years, also please provide the process and criteria that was utilized in previous years. I have spoken with Mr. Gillespie regarding this matter and he has assured me that the only change in the process was that the selection committee did not meet on the school campus as it has done in previous years. I was, however, a bit concerned about the gender makeup of the selection committee for the Fair position. I voiced my concern to Mr. Gillespie that the committee was all males. I am available to discuss this matter with you and Mr. Gillespie at a mutually convenient time. Thank you for your attention to this request. JCS/ cc: Ivir. Ray Gillespie Sincerely, Joy C. Springer Joshua Intervenors Rudolph Howard . Principal, Central High School 1400 Park Street Little Rock, AR 72202 Dear Mr. Howard: Via Facsimile - 324-2308 March 17, 1999 lb't I am writing on behalf of Rev. &amp; Ms. Bennie Horton and their son, Tariclc, to request a conference regarding his grades. As I review the revised desegregation plan, I can point to a number of areas including equal treatment, participation in honors and gifted classes, academic achievement, parental involvement etc. that are involved in these parents' concern. By copy ofUiis letter to the District's Ombudsperson, :tvir. James L. Washington, I am also putting him on notice of this concern and invite him to participate in the conference. I have spoken with Ms. Horton and she is available during her lunch hour to discuss this matter. Please let me hear from you. JCS/ cc: Rev. &amp; Mrs. Bennie Horton Mr. James L. Washington Sincerely, Joy C. Springer Joshua Intervenors JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON 2\-1ARK BUR1'rETTE AUSTIN PORTER, JR. Mr. James Washington Little Rock School District Office of Ombudsman 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Washington: JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. ATIORNEY AT LAw 1723 BROADWAY L!ITLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 'TELEPHONE(501) 374-3758 FA,'{ (501) 374-4187 Via Facsimile - 324-2213 October 14, 1999 KP./,puv1se AJ0. S 77{ /1)0, !1 I am writing to request that you look into the selection process for students participating on mock trial teams:at Central High School. We request that you obtain some background information regarding past composition by grade, race and gender and the current composition by grade, race and gender. This office has received a complaint that these teams are generally one race and favor . white students because their parents or other relatives are business professionals such as lawyers, judges, etc. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We further request a report of your findings with respect to this inquiry. By copy of this letter to Mr. Howard, :tv!r. Babbs and Dr. Carnine, I am also advising them of these allegations. JCS/ cc: Mr. Ruduloph Howard Mr. Junious Babbs Dr. Leslie Carnine a:rely,;'l - / ' cl::vKfl,/ / Joy C. Springer U .c::::1 On Behalf of Joshua 1vir. James Washington Ombudsperson Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 7220 I Dear Mr. Washington: Via Facsimile February 28, 2000 I am writing to request that you investigate the complaints of discrimination and retaliatory treatment by Mr. &amp; Mrs. Eddy Harris Sr. against his son, Eddy Jr. by members of the staff at Oak Grove High School in the Pulaski County Special School District. For several years, Eddy Jr.w as a M to M student in tfie County. Eddy is currently a student in the Little Rock School District. I have previously requested that Mr. Billy Bowles, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation, look into complaints of the Harrises. I am enclosing a CGpy of my request to .l\!Ir. Bowles. Mr. Bowles assured me that he would conduct a thorough investigation and, thereafter, provide a report of his findings. I am enclosing a copy ofivir. Bowles' purported report of his findings. It is basically a one sentence conclusion. At least, I expected a report which enumerated all charges and a summary of his findings. I expected a more thorough report similar to the one that he and members of his staff conducted several years ago at Robinson High School where he noted findings, whether substantiated or unsubstantiated. The Harrises claim Eddy Harris Jr. was not allowed to participate on the football team for the last four or five games for.racial and/or retaliatory reasons, that Eddy Jr. was not selected to participate on the basket ball team for racial and/or retaliatory reasons and that Eddy Jr. re_ceived retaliatory treatment from his classroom teachers, in particular, Ms. Morrison, his English teacher. who gave him gave him an "F". The Harrises claim that Eddy's English grade for the semester is based, in part, upon assignments that he should not have been charged for because they had officially withdrew him from Pulaski County School District. Enclosed is the documentation from the Harrises. Also enclosed are copies of letters directed to or copied to Mr. Bowles regarding the claims of the Harrises. I also have several tape recordings of conferences with staff members that I will be happy to share with you. i\lir. Bowles-was aware of these taped conferell(:es, but he-did not request a copy of either of them for his review. Mr. Bowles did not make single finding regarding his investigation nor did he address any of the points in this correspondence. In summary, the complaints of the Harrises are as follow: 1) failure of Eddy Jr. to participate in the remaining four or five games of the football season; 2) failure to Eddy Jr. to participate on the basketball team; and 3) the failing grade received by Eddy Jr. in English. 77/ The treatment referenced above, we believe is due to racial and/or retaliatory treatment by Pulaski County School District officials. Please let me know if additional information or clarification is needed regarding this matter. Again, I am copying Mr. Junious Babbs to alert him of this egregious situation and to request that he also utilize his offices to assist in the amicable resolution of this matter. I would also appreciate a report of your findings. Thank you for your attention to this request. JCSt cc: Mr. &amp; Mrs. Eddy Harris Sr. Mr. Billy Bowles Mr. Junious Babbs Ms. Ann Brown Sincerely, Joy C. Springer Joshua Intervenors :Mr. James Washington Ombudsperson Little Rock School District 810 West Mark.ham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Washington: February 28, 2000 I am writing to request that you investigate the complaints of Mr. Reginald Abrams. I am taking the time to put this request in writing due to the egregious nature of the situation. Mr. Abrams' "son is a Boys Scout at Cloverdale Middle School. Mr. Abrams complained to me regarding the treatment his son and other black Scouts received while attending the Boys Scout Council Area Banquet on last Thursday evening, February 24, 2000 at Ricks Armory. I have-asked Mr. Abrams to call you with the specific details of this experience. I must state, however, that based upon his communication to me, I do not believe that the Little Rock School District's commitment to inclusiveness and desegregation was demonstrated at this banquet. Upon information and belief, it appears that the black scouts roles at this activity were both demeaning and nonexistent. I must also question the expectations oflv!r. Lacour, the Scout Master, who tolerated this treatment and was reported to have said that he did not expect black parents to participate and thus be able to question the roles and participation of their children during particular scouting activities. Mr. Lacour needs to understand that the spirit of desegregation plan called for activities such as scouting and that "scouting" would be an opportunity for black students to have new experiences and be given opportunities to develop skills such as social and leadership skills, to new a few. May I suggest that you conduct an investigation into the scouting programs for the entire District and determine the roles of black students and whether similar situations have occurred. I believe that you should interview Mr. Lacour to determine the schools that he has been working with and the names of other scout masters in the area who work with Little Rock District students. I understand that Mr. Lacour's number is 758-1838 or pager 688-4533 . Mr. Abrams may be reached at 9700 Stardust Trail, Little Rock, AR 72209, telephone number 562-0348. Please let me hear from you regarding the result of your findings and your recommendations to ensure that similar situations do not occur in the future. Thank you for your attention to this request. I believe that it is important that ~fr. Junious Babbs receives a copy of this letter given his role to ensure compliance with desegregation. JCS/ cc: :tvir. Reginald Abrams l\lir. Junious Babbs Sincerely, Joy C. Springer Joshua Intervenors JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETTE SHAWN CHILDS Mr. Ray Gillespie Athletic Director Little Rock School District 8 l O West Markham Little Rock, AR 7220 l JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. ATTORNEY AT LAw 1723 BROADWAY UTILE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 Via Facsimile August 28; 2000 ...... Re: Southwest l\:liddle School Dear Mr. Gillespie: 773 17l I am writing to request that you investigate the complaints of Mr. &amp; Mrs. Michael Wesley regarding their son, Marquis, a student at Southwest Middle School. Mr. Wesley reports a very disturbing incident that occurred on Friday, August 24, 2000 at the school involving Coach Foote. In summary, Mr. Wesley reports that Coach Foote choked Marquis and has openly admitted doing so. The Wesleys are very upset about Coach Foote actions and request that "he be dealt with". We are available to meet with you, if additional information is needed. ncere~y '( h':-I ' Joy . Springe ,, On Behalf of Joshua lntervenors JCS/ JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETTE SHAWN CHILDS Dr. Leslie Carnine Superintendent of Schools Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Dr. Carnine: JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. ATTORNEY AT LAw 1723 BROADWAY LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 Via Facsimile September 12, 2000 I am .vriting on behalf of Marcus Winston, a 9rh grade student at Parkview High School and similarly situated students in the Little .Rock District. Would you please direct my attention to the sec ti off ofthe District' s- student handbook which states that 9th grade students cannot participate in varsity team athletics. It is my understanding that the practice of the District in previous years has been to allow these students to participate on varsity teams. By copy of this letter to Mr. James Washington, I am also requesting that he investigate this matter. I recommend that he identify all 9th grade students at the senior high level to determine the number, race and gender of the students who are being adversely affected by unwritten directive. As I review t~e District's desegregation plan, I note in Section 2.6 of that plan that the District "shall implement programs, policies and/or procedures designed to promote participation and to ensure that there are .no barriers to participation by qualified African Americans in extracurricular activities .... " It appears that the District's refusal to allow 9rh grade students to participate in athletics at the varsity level is contrary to plan commitments. This new practice is neither promoting nor ensuring participation. Prior to invoking the process regarding compliance issues, I ask that Mr. Washington provide to this office a report of his preliminary findings. by September 20, 2000. Thank you for your attention to this matter. nin~ero/J~. ,_, . ~- "44 &lt;J= ; 9t~ ~ / Joy C. Sprin~er ~ ( On Behalf of Joshua Intervenors JCS/ cc: Mr. James Washington, Ombudsman Mr. Junious Babbs, Associate Superintendent Mr. Ray Gillespie, Althletic Director Ms. Ann Brown ?Jf JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETIE SHAWN CHILDS Dr. Leslie V. Carnine Superintendent of Schools Little Rock School District 8 IO West Markham Little Rock, AR 7220 I JOHN W,,,WALKER, P.A . . _,,. ATI6RNEY AT Ll.w 1723 BROADWAY L!TILE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 Via Facsimile - 324-2146 October 10, 2000 Re: Duties of Ombudsman Dear Dr. Carnine: Yollf letter of October 5, 2000, in responseto my letter of October 3, 2000, was received by this office today. I look forward to receiving the other requested information. . With respect to the second instance, may I call your attention to a letter dated July 25, 2000 addressed to you from a Parkview parent, Bill Winston? A copy is attached for your convenience. According to Mr. Winston, you did not respond to his inquiry. On September 12, 2000, I spoke briefly with Mr. Gillespie about Mr. Winton's concerns. :tvfr. Gillespie reported to Mr. Winston and me that there existed documentation which communicated to all parents the District's position regarding 9th grade participation on varsity teams for the 2000-2001 school year. This information was requested for the parent through the Ombudsman. To date, this information has not been received. This complaint was subsequently assigned to Dr. Marion Lacey for handling. Dr. Lacey, Mr. Gillespie and I met on September 29, 2000 regarding Mr. Winston's concerns. I was assured by Dr. Lacey that she would provide a written response along with the previously requested information by the Ombudsman and myself By copy of this letter to Dr. Lacey, I hope that this will serve as a reminder that I wouid still like to have her letter and the requested information. By copy ofthis letter to Mr. Washington, I hope that this also refreshes his memory regarding the requested information that was not shared with him or a parent after inquiry and request for it. Surely, these records do not fall in the category of confidentiality. Moreover, the District has had approximately thirty (30) days to provide the information. Thank you again for your response and consideration giveri to this inquiry. JCS! Enclosure cc: Mr. Junious Babbs Mr. James w ashington Dr. Marion Lacey Mr. Ray Gillespie Ms. Ann Brown Mr. Gus Taylor 715 Sinferelv, 4~- (/,(L(( (:!, ' !zt:t~ My C. S prmger . (J On Behalf of Joshua ..... SEP , 13 ! 00 . 7:48 FR NATIONWIDE July 25, 2000 Superintendent Les Carnine 810 W. Markham Little Rock. AR 72202 Superintendent Carnine, 501 223 1749 TO 93744187 Please be advised that I am attempting to contact you by letter, having been unsuccessful so far in getting you to call me back. ! have left several messages with your secretary requesting to speak to you concerning my oldest son, Demarcus Winston, a freshman .scheduled to attend Little Rock Parkview Arts and _Science Magnet High School this year. My lasr attempt to reach you was July 14, 2000 and I was told by your secretary that you were out of town and she would have you call me on Monday, July 24, 2000 upon your return. In any event, my concern involves the situation or status of 9th grade athletes being able to participate on the varsity level. I have spoken with the head football coach, Ernest Mcgee, and the head basketball coach, Al Flanagan, about this issue and they advised they were unclear-on-whether 9th graders could"play with the varsity, but both were hoping they could. They encouraged me to voice my concerns to you hopefully before any decision is made . . I personally feel that my son would be penalized and held back in his development as an athlete if he were not allowed to play on the varsii:y level. The 9th graders who were good enough to play at the varsity level were allowed to do so last year and I have no idea and, as a concerned parent, have not been given an explanation of why my son would not be allowed to play this year. There is not an organized 9th grade league of competition as there is in the Pulaski County school district. Since the new format now moves 9th graders to Senior High (9-12), then he should be allowed to play. The coaches want him to play, his parents wanr him to play, but I am told that he may not be allowed to play. I would hope that you would consider that my son who is 6-6, 2001bs gets penalized ifhe is not allowed to play with the varsity and compete at the highest levd of competition. I am oguin asking you to discuss this issue with me and listen to my concerns. Sincerely, Mr. Bill Winston 775 JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETTE SHAWN CHILDS Mr. James Washington Ombudsman Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 7220 l Re: 9th grade Athletics Dear Mr. Washington: JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. ATIORNEY AT LAw 1723 BROADWAY LITTLE Rocx, ARKANSAS 72206 TELEPHONE (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 Via Facsimile - 324-2260 September 13, 2000 776 For y0ur information, I am attaching a copy of a letter- that was sent to Dr. Carnine by one of the concerned parents. It is my understanding that Dr. Carnine has not responded to the letter nor has he returned the parent's numerous teiephone calls. Also attached hereto is a list of other parents whose children stand to be adversely affected by the District unwritten rule regarding 9th grade athletics. Hopefully this information will assist you with your investigation. In speaking briefly with Mr. Gillespie on yesterday, he indicated that the District sent notices to parents regarding this matter. Would you also inquire about the notices that were sent to parents and share copies of same with this office. Finally, would you also check to see whether this issue was submitte~ to the Board for approval. .. I look forward to your preliminary report by September 20, 2000. Thank you for your cooperation. JCS/ (r:lyar ~(pnrig~~ On Behalf of Joshua SEP 13'00 7:48 FR NATIONWIDE 501 223 1749 TO 93744187 P . 02/03 776 July 25, 2000 Superin1endent Les Carnine 810 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72202 Superintendent Carnine, Please be advised th.a! I am attempting to contact you by letter, having been unsuccessful so far in getting you to call me back. l have le.ft several messages with your secretary requesting to speak to you concerning my oldest son, Demarcus Winston, a freshman scheduled to attend Lirtle Rock Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School this year. My last attempt to reach you was July 14, 2000 and l was told by your secretary that you were out of town and she would have you call me on Monday, July 24, 2000 upon your return. In any event, my concern involves the situaiion or status of 9th grade athletes being able to participate on the varsity level. I have spoken with the head football coach, Ernest Mcgee, and the head basketball coach, Al Flanagan, about this issue and they advised they w_ere unclear on whether 9th graders could play with the varsity, but both were hoping they could. They encouraged me to voice my concerns to you hopefully before any decision is made. I personally feel that my son would be penalized and held back in his development as an athlete ifhe were not allowed to play onthe varsity level. The 9th graders who were . good enough to play at the var.;ity level were allowed to do so last year and I have no idea and, as a concerned parent, have not been given an explanation of why my son would not be allowed to play this year. There is not an organized 9th grade league of competition as there is in the Pulaski County school district. Since the new fonnat now moves 9th graders to Senior High (9-12), then he should be allowed to play. The coaches want him to play, his parents want him to play, but I am told that he may not be allowed to play. I would hope that you would consider that my son who is 6-6, 200lbs gets penalized if he is not allowed to play with the varsity and compete at the highest level of competition. I am ago.in asking you to disc~ this issue with me and listen to my concerns. Sincerely, Mr. Bill Winston SEP 13'00 7:49 FR NATIONWIDE 501 223 1749 TO 93744187 Concerned Parents: Bill and Tammy Winston (Demarcus Winston, Linle Rock Parlcview) Home Phone# (501)224-5138 Glenn and Karen Anderson (Jamaal Anderson. Little Rock Parkview) Home Phone# (501)224-2593 Lynn and Angie Smith (Nicholas Smith, Little Rock Parkview) Home Number Unknown Brian and Tracey Salley (Trey Salley, Little Rock Parkview) Home Phone# (501)565-0947 William and Jean Givens (CaTravia Givens, Little Rock Central) Home Phone# (501)562-6882 Fred and Dorothy Blerlsoe (Fred Bledsoe, Jr., Little Rock Central) Home Phone# (501)562-566L Eric Mcghee (Tori Mcghee, Linle Rock Central) Home Nwnber Unknown P.03/03 776 ** TOTAL PAGE.003 ** STEWART, DONALD M. - rom: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2000 10:49 AM To: STEWART, DONALD M. Subject: RE: Desegregation Payments to Pulaski Co. Districts Thanks so much for this information. I am understanding it for the first time. -Original Message- Frorn: STEWART, DONALD M. Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 4:17 PM To: CARNINE, LESLIE V. Cc: GADBERRY, BRADY L.; ANDERSON, VICTOR; MILHOLLEN, MARK; BABBS, JUNIOUS; MITCHELL, SADIE; LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: Desegregation Payments to Pulaski Co. Districts Attached to th is email is an Excel worksheet which calculates the total amount of funds received from the State by the three school districts in Pulaski County as a result of the Desegregation Settlement Agreement and various court orders. These calculations are based on the data from the 1999-2000 school year and do change slightly from year to year. In total payments the three districts in Pulaski County will receive approximately $39.5 M. in the 1999-2000 school year. This total is made up of funds for: Magnet School operation ($10.1), M-to-M transfer payments ($13 M), Magnet and M-to-M transportation ($5.9 M), Teacher Rel. &amp; Health Ins. Reimburse. {$10.3 M), and Worker's Compensation Reimbursement ($.2 M). These payments are divided among the three Pulaski County Districts utilizing various methods and result in annual payments on behalf of district students to: LRSD ($19.86 M), NLRSD ($4.88 M), and PCSSD ($14.76 M). M-to-M Funding: Currently M-to-M transfer students are removed from the district enrollment prior to regular State Equalization Aid . computations. If these students were not being funded through the separate M-to-M funding mechanism they would be eligible for regular State Aid and would create approximately $8.5 M per year. LRSD is currently sending a larger number (1100) of M-to-M students than it receives (422) and also, through the pooling agreement, must pay to the PCSSD ($.4 M) for the education of M-to-M students. Because of these provisions, doing away with the M-to-M provision would actually result in an increase in aid to the LRSD of approximately ($1.2 M), while NLRSD wculd lose ($1 .3 M) and PCSSD would lose ($4.1 M). If all M-to-M transfers were returned to their home district, LRSO would be responsible for educating approximately 675 more students than it currently does. At the current rate of expense per student that would cost the district in excess of $4 M. Magnet Funding: Magnet funding is limited to students in the original stipulated magnet school, all located in LRSD. These students are included in the home district's enrollment count for equalization aid purposes. In addition to this funding source, the State is req uired to fund one half the cost of educating these students. This amount is calculated from MRC approved budget submissions and is paid directly to the LRSD on behalf of all students enrolled in those schools. The approved amount for the 1999-2000 school year is approximately ($10.1 M). The amount paid on behalf of each district's students is: 100 LRSD ($6.3 M), LRSD ($1.29 M), and PCSSD ($2.47 M). Magnet &amp; M-to-M Transportation: ?77 The three districts in Pulaski County are currently paid one hundred percent of the costs of providing transportation for all Magnet and M-to-M students, including some expenses for getting these students to after school activities and events. The estimated costs for 1999-2000 is: LRSD ($3.41 M), NLRSD ($.57 M), and PCSSD ($1.94 M). If this funding sourc.e were eliminated there would be no resulting increase in Transportation Aid to the districts from regular State sources. The basic assumption would likely be that all of these cost would also end. Teacher Retirement &amp; Health Insurance: During 1999-2000 the school districts in Pulaski County are projected to receive approximately ($10.28 M) to offset teacher retirement and health insurance costs. This number is somewhat stable but is effected by a number of factors and could change significantly from year to year. Under the present payment calculation any increase in the required contribution rate, (currently $114. per employee, per month and set by the State Board of Education) would result in a corresponding increase in funding to the Pulaski County Districts. The funding breakout by district is currently: LRSD ($6.17 M), NLRSD ($1 .02 M), and - PCSSD ($3.08 M). The cessa tion of these payments would result in a negative bottom line of the amounts received . No offsetting funds would exist and no method for significantly decreasing cost is available. Worker's Compensation: During 1999-2000 the school districts in Pulaski County will receive ($.19 M) to offset costs for providing Worker's Compensation coverage to district employees. These payment amounts by district are currently: LRSD ($.06 M). NLRSD ($.04 M), and PCSSD ($.09 M). Summary: If all special funding for desegregation programs and services were discontinued the ($39.5 M) estimated aid to the three Pulaski County School Districts from desegregation related funding sources would be offset by M-to-M students again being counted for regular State Equalization Aid. When that calculation is made the total aid loss would be app~oximately ($31 M) and by district would be: LRSD ($15.13M ). NLRSD ($4.21 M), and . PCSSD ($11 .66 M). The actual total aid loss to the LRSD budget would be increased by the amount paid directly to the District on behalf of students from the other districts attending Stipulated Magnet Schools. The additional amount would be approximately $3. 76 M but there would also be a decrease in the district's costs since the magnet students attending LRSD schools would by necessity either be reassigned to their home district or some other funding mechanism would need to be put in place. The total aid package is obviously a significant amount of funds and the abrupt loss of these funding sources would necessitate drastic changes in the way all the districts operate. A transition of several years may be necessary in order for the districts to work through the various changes that would be required. 101 STEWART, DONALD M. - om: Sent: To: Subject: BABBS, JUNIOUS Thursday, April 19, 2001 9:19 AM STEWART, DONALD M. FW: LRSD Biracial Committee Request 77! Thanks for agreeing to give him a call. You will find his number listed in an earlier mailing attached. Will stay in touch. Junious C Babbs, Jr jcbabbs@stuasn.lrsd.kl2.ar.us Little Rock School District -Original Message- From: EGGLESTON, DEANA Sent: Wednesday. April 18, 2001 1:51 PM To: BABBS. JUNIOUS Subject: FW: LRSD Biracial Committee Request FYI -Original Message- From: STEWART, DONALD M. Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 2:01 PM To: EGGLESTON, DEANA Subject: RE: LRSD Biracial Committee Request The reason we do not have an estimated completion date on Romine is that we have just started the preliminary design work on that project and until we know exactly what we are going to do we can't guess when it will be complete. I don't know who needs to talk to this person but if Junious want it to be me, let me know. - -----Original Message---- F rorn: EGGLESTON, DEANA Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 10:06 AM To: STEWART, DONALD M.; GADBERRY, BRADY L. Cc: BABBS, JUNIOUS Subject: LRSD Biracial Committee Request We held the April meeting of the LRSD Biracial Committee last night. Delaney Fleming (Joshua's representative) was questioning why the Romine project had no start/ est. completion date on the handout that Don provided. FYI - Delaney has questioned the district's committment to Romine and the "poor conditions" of the Romine bldg. many times. Mr. Babbs said that he would check into the projected start dates and have one of you telephone Mr. Fleming. His # is 224-0630. Mr. Fleming's address is 9505 Cerelle, Little Rock, AR 72205 (in Romine's zone). Babbs is out today, however, he wanted me to pass this info along to you. Deana Deana M. Eggleston Student Registration Office (501) 324-2408 dmeggle@stuasn.lrsd.k12.ar.us 37 '/ 1/7 STEWART, Db_NALDM.: " __ . --___ .''i:&gt;- __ ... . . :c;;. &gt;.:: From: LEASE, KATHY R. Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 2:32 PM To: MILHOLLEN, MARK Cc: STEWART, DONALD M. Subject: Leave Accountability Report Importance: High Mark, I just received the June to March Leave Accountability Report. The names of all those people that we discussed earlier are still on the report. One of my concerns is that they do not have access to their leave information because it was all sent to my department. Another concern is that, again, it looks like there are more people in PRE that there really are. Interestingly enough, Regina Moore got changed to PRE since she is now Karen Broadnax' secretary. The following list of folks do not work in PRE: Mona Briggs, Karen Broadnax, Virg inia Johnson, Shirley Lewis Eddie McCoy, Regina Moore, Rosalyn Summerville. The people who do work for me are the following: Eula Yvette Dillingham, Irma Truett, Charlotte Marks, Malinda Allen , Paulette Denson, and Ed Williams. Thanks for your help in straightening this out. It concerns me that the PRE staff list has not been accurate the whole time I've been here. I'm afraid that it presents a distorted picture of staffing for this department. If there is anything that you need me to do, please let me know. Thanks, Kathy Kathy Lease, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Planning, Research, and Evaluation 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, AR 72206 501-324-2122 (VM) 501-324-2126 (Fax) krlease@irc.lrsd .k12.ar.us Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 1:01 PM To: WELCH, JANE Cc: LESLEY, BONNIE Subject: RE: Plato Communication grade I did not know that Central was offering a PLATO Communications course. I am going to research my email from last year. Seemingly there was a question about it then either at Central or Hall. -Original Message- From: WELCH, JANE Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 12:15 PM To: LESLEY, BONNIE Cc: GREEN,CAROL Subject: Plato Communication grade I have been given a grade in the Plato Lab for Larts-/communication. We do not have a number assigned for communication. How do I key this grade without an identifying number? Jane Welch, Registrar-Central High school LESLEY, BONNIE From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: LESLEY, BONNIE Friday, May 25, 2001 4:14 PM BERRY, DEBORAH; BLAYLOCK, ANN; FULLERTON, JAMES; HUDSON, ELOUISE; Larry Buck; MARIAN LACEY; MOSBY, JIMMY; PATTERSON, DAVID; ROUSSEAU, NANCY; SAIN, LLOYD DAVIS, SUZI; AUSTIN, LINDA Middle School Evaluation I understand that you all got "assigned" the middle school program evaluation yesterday. Probably most of the stuff you eed is in the Compliance Report or the Interim Report. I am attaching both for your information. They are long, so you ay want to look at what you need before you print them. I am not at all sure that you need to spend much time on that assignment. Let me check with the superintendent before you do a lot. I know you have many other things on your plate right now. ~ 1 A Final Compliance Report-001 ... Compliance Report, Feb. 2000.d ... Dr. Bonnie A. Lesley, Associate Superintendent for Instruction Little Rock School District 3001 S. Pulaski Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 501/324-2131 501/ 324-0567 (fax) 358 STEWART," DONALD M. From: LESLEY, BONNIE Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 11 :31 AM To: CARNINE, LESLIE V.; ANDERSON, VICTOR; BABBS, JUNIOUS; MITCHELL, SADIE; STEWART, DONALD M.; GADBERRY, BRADY L. Subject: FW: AP fyi --Original Message- From: Clay Fendley [SMTP:FENDLEY@fec.net1 Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 11 :13 AM To: BALESLE@IRC.LRSD.K12.AR.US Subject: AP I have received and reviewed you memo on AP enrollment. It looks great! As you know, there will be concern that we are simply lowering the standards so more kids can get into the courses. To counter this perception, it would be nice to show an increased number and/or percentage of students passing the AP exam. For this reason, I would support either requiring them to take the exam or offering some incentive for doing so. 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