X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES A. Assist ADHE in identifying, analyzing, addressing and eliminating racial disparities in the allocation of scholarships. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. B. Representatives of the ADE and the ADHE will work together, review ADHE's available data to identify racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. C. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. Using its knowledge about public schools, teacher education and certification, and throagh a collaborative effort with the Districts, ADE will analyze racial disparities in ADHE scholarship allocations. ADE will report its findings, conclusions, -arid recommendations about racial disparities in allocating scholarships to ADHE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. D. Working with the ADHE, the ADE will use its relationships in the public education institutional settings to assist implementation of measures designed to reduce racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 In April 1995, ADE met with representatives of ADHE concerning identification and analysis of possible disparities in scholarship allocations. 177 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) D. E. Working with the ADHE, the ADE will use its relationships in the public education institutional settings to assist implementation of measures designed to reduce racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) In June 1995, a collaborative effort was made between the ADE and ADHE to enhance the rate at which minorities were applying for the 1995 Teacher Scholarships with special emphasis on the areas of Science, Math, and Foreign Language through a direct mail program. In July 1995, representatives from the ADE and the Districts met to review the scholarship applications. The Implementation Committee on Financial Assistance to Minority Teacher Candidates discussed ways to increase minority awareness of the scholarships available for minority teacher applicants. The committee agreed to meet quarterly to identify, analyze, and address eliminating racial disparities in scholarships. The committee met in December 1995 to discuss the distribution of scholarships for the 95/96 School Year. The committee meets on a continuous basis to review scholarship distributions and discuss ways of improving the pool of applicants for minority teacher scholarships as detailed further in Section X.E. of this report. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 During the May 1995 Legislative session, Acts 188, 189 and 259 regarding scholarships were passed. A meeting to monitor and analyze the distribution of scholarships for the 95/96 School Year was held on December 15, 1995. The committee met on June 7, 1996, to review the scholarship applications for minority teacher candidates for the 96/97 School Year. Representatives from the ADHE stated that the ADHE expected to have the resources to fund: 56 scholarships under the Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program
100 scholarships under the Minority Teacher Scholars Program
and 13 scholarships under the Minority Masters Fellows Program. The committee also discussed ways of increasing the scholarship applicant pools, and a recommendation was made to make scholarships available to part-time students. 178 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) In September 1996, a proposal was submitted to the Assistant to the Director for Legislative Services recommending the Legislature offer Minority Teacher Scholarships to part-time students. The committee met on October 23, 1996, to review the scholarships awarded for the 96/97 School Year. The following scholarships were funded: 60 scholarships totaling $144,266 for the Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program
20 scholarships totaling $107,500 for the Minority Masters Fellows Program
109 scholarships totaling $505,093 for the Minority Teacher Scholars Program
and 258 students in the Freshman/Sophomore Minority Grant Program received scholarships totaling $374,000. In March 1997, information on Minority Teacher Scholarships and how to apply was provided to the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities. The Districts were informed of ADHE's scholarship promotional efforts and legislative updates. The next meeting of the committee will be in September 1997. On April 8, 1997, notifications were sent to all Arkansas colleges and universities on the Minority Teacher Scholars Program reminding them that the deadline for receiving applications was June 1, 1997. This information was also provided to the Districts. The Minority Teacher Scholarship Committee will meet on October 9, 1997, to discuss the scholarships awarded for FY 97 /98. The Minority Teacher Scholarship Recruitment Committee met on October 9, 1997, to discuss the scholarships awarded for FY 97/98. The ADHE Assistant Coordinator for Student Financial Aid provided a comprehensive presentation on scholarships awarded for the 97/98 School Year. There were 235 scholarships awarded in the Freshman/Sophomore Minority Scholarship Program totaling $344,988. The Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program awarded 52 scholarships for a total of $119,370. There were 83 scholarships for $403,520 awarded in the Minority Teachers Scholars Program. The Minority Masters Fellows Program awarded 20 scholarships for a total of $73,750. The ADHE representative indicated that during the 1997 regular legislative session legislation was passed to allow Hispanics and Asians to participate in the Minority Scholarship Programs. It was stated that the average GPA for Minority Teacher Scholarship recipients had increased to 3.13, and that the dollars awarded in the Minority Masters Fellows program were down from last year because most of the recipients were part-time students. 179 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The committee discussed numerous avenues that might be utilized to inform minority applicants of scholarships available. Communication with the faculty of Arkansas colleges and universities regarding the availability of scholarships was discussed as a way of informing teaching students of possible resources available to them. The next Quarterly Meeting of the Minority Teacher Scholarship Recruitment Committee will be February 19, 1998. The Quarterly Meeting of the Minority Teacher Scholarship Recruitment Committee scheduled for February was cancelled since only the NLRSD and an ADE Representative were present at the scheduled meeting place. The meeting has not been rescheduled at this time. The Minority Teacher Scholarship Meeting was rescheduled for March 26, 1998. The Minority Teacher Scholarship Recruitment Committee met on March 26, 1998. The committee was updated on the requirements and application packets were distributed for the Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program (ESELP), Minority Teacher Scholars Program (MTSP)-,-and Minority Masters Fellows Program (MMFP). The deadline for applications was April 1, 1998 for the ESELP and June 1, 1998 for the MTSP and MMFP. The scholarships will be awarded in July 1998. A committee member requested that ADHE send scholarship applications to the schools as well as the district offices to ensure that their teachers and students were apprised of the scholarships available. It was suggested that the colleges submit prospective graduate information for use by the districts no later than April since the districts begin the interview process of Spring graduates in May. The ADE Implementation Plan currently requires that the ADE request information on Minority Teacher Graduates in May, and then it is distributed to the districts in June or July. A representative from the ADE Teacher Licensure Unit was present at the meeting and stated that the ADE would try to accommodate the districts with this request, but she cautioned that colleges and universities are reluctant to provide tentative graduate information. The next Committee Meeting is scheduled for July 30, 1998, at the NLRSD Offices. 180 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The Minority Teacher Scholarship Meeting was held July 30, 1998. Donna Elliot, ADE Program Support Manager was appointed to the Committee. She indicated that advance notification would be mailed to all University Deans/Certifying Officials regarding the change in format for more thorough Minority Teacher candidate information. A complete report will be forwarded and reported in the September PMT. Disparities in Minority Scholarship distributions were not evidenced in the draft report. Lillian Williams, Arkansas Department of Higher Education, submitted the following report on Minority Teacher Scholarships Distribution: 1998-99 PROGRAM STATISTICS PROGRAM NAME APPROPRIATION AWARDED #STUDENTS Freshman/Sophomore 250,000 250,000 Estimated 300+ ESEL 81,717 121,250 50 * Minority Teacher 450,000 445,000 89 ** Scholars Minority Masters Fellows 80,000 80,000 30 * Please note that only 81,717 was appropriated for the ESEL Scholarship, however, additional repayment funds were used to award an additional 39,533 totaling 121,250. ** 11 Students are pending passing the PPST. The report on Minority Teacher Scholarships Distribution was presented October 8, 1998, by the Education Lead Planner during the Break the Mold Workshop: Teacher Recruitment and Retention, sponsored by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. The group was informed about the following: 1. Projected Teacher shortages in Mathematics, Special Education, and Foreign Language 2. Collaborative efforts of the ADE and the ADHE to recruit teachers by funding more than 450 scholarships for applicants interested in teaching annually 3. Reasons new teachers give for leaving the profession 4. The ratio of minority teachers to minority students 181 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The Minority Teacher Scholarship Committee met on November 2, 1998, in the Pulaski County District Conference Room. The committee received (1) an update on the distribution of scholarships, (2) reviewed the scholarship information booklets, and (3) approved the quarterly report of progress. The committee also identified, as a legislative issue, the need to allow part-time students access to scholarships. The next Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for February 2, 1999. A recommendation was received by the Committee on Financial Assistance to Minority Teacher Candidates regarding the Emergency Secondary Education Loan. The Committee recommended that the Arkansas State Legislature increase the minority teacher candidate pool by offering the Emergency Secondary Education Loan to part-time students. The Committee noted that a number of persons currently serving our education system as substitute teachers would take advantage of the assistance offered, if they could receive assistance for part-time student status. Many prospective minority teacher candidates and candidates seeking advanced degrees are unable to serve our students and go to school on a full-time basis. The next Quarterly Meeting is scheduled for February 2, 1999. The next Quarterly Meeting was rescheduled for February 21, 1999, to accommodate all participants. The Quarterly Meeting of the Minority Teacher Scholarship Committee was held on February 21, 1999, in the Little Rock School District. Representatives from all three Districts in Pulaski County, the ADHE and the ADE attended the meeting. A scholarship report update and scholarship applications and deadlines for the 1999 School Year were provided. Information regarding the national focus on teacher shortages and recruitment were distributed. The committee discussed the status of the following bills related to teacher recruitment: SB31, "an act to make emergency secondary education loans available to students enrolled as a major in a program of study leading to teacher certification for Foreign Languages and Special Education." HB1466 "state supported colleges and universities must report to Department of Education the name, address, and major of each minority student completing college requirements for licensure as school teacher." SB237 "to make technical amendments to various sections of the Arkansas Code Annotated relative to public education." 182 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) SB261 "to encourage teachers to participate in and complete NBPTS Certification by authorizing the Department of Education to pay full tuition and incentive bonuses." SB 113 "to amend A. C.A. 6-17 -410 to clarify that the Department of Education will pay criminal record check fees for certain public education employees." The Quarterly Meeting of the Minority Teacher Scholarship Committee was held on May 13, 1999 at the ADHE. Representatives from all three Districts in Pulaski County, ADHE, and ADE attended the meeting. A scholarship report update and scholarship application deadline for the 1999 School Year were provided. Information regarding the new rules and regulations for professional development that are to go out for public comment were distributed. The committee discussed the status and impact of the following Acts related to teacher recruitment: Act 905 (formerly HB1466)
Act 391 (formerly SB237)
Act 58 (formerly SB261)
Act 226 (formally SB113). On August 23, 1999, Lillian Williams, Arkansas Department of Higher Education, submitted the following report on Minority Teacher Scholarships Distribution: 1999-2000 PROGRAM STATISTICS PROGRAM NAME APPROPRIATION AWARDED #STUDENTS Freshman/Sophomore 250,000 250,000 300 ESEL 81,717 101,250 6* Minority Teacher 450,000 425,000 94 Scholars Minority Masters 80,000 65,000 17 Fellows * These are all minority students. The Minority Teacher Scholarship Committee gathered on November 9, 1999, at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. Representatives from the ADHE, ADE, and the three Districts were present. The committee discussed ways of increasing the scholarship applicant pool and reviewed the current rules and regulations for professional development. Ms. Lillian Williams of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education made a correction to the 1999 - 2000 scholarship report that was presented in the August PMT. The total number of awarded scholarships for the Minority Teacher Scholars Program was 97 rather than 94, also the amount of money awarded for the Minority Teacher Scholars Program was $466,104 rather than $425,000. 183 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Lillian Williams of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education stated that the total number of awarded scholarships for the Minority Teacher Scholars Program for the academic year 2000 - 2001, would be available after the June 1 deadline. Here are TENTATIVE 2000-2001 scholarship numbers for the following scholarships: PROGRAM NAME AWARDED #STUDENTS Freshman/Sophomore 250,000 250 ESEL 100,000 50 Minority Teacher Scholars 450,000 100 Minority Masters Fellows 80,000 Z2 Ms. Lillian Williams of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education stated that she would have more firm number amounts after July 1, 2000. Here are 2000-2001 scholarship numbers for the following scholarships: PROGRAM NAME AWARDED #STUDENTS Freshman/Sophomore 250,000 300* ESEL 96,250 41 Minority Teacher Scholars 412,500 91 Minority Masters Fellows 78,750 19 * The ADHE can only estimate on this program as the institutions select the students. There are always drops and adds during the year. The institutions reports are due June 15, 2001. The Minority Teacher Scholarship Committee met on October 12, 2000, at the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The committee discussed the new guidelines which will take place on January 1, 2002. The committee talked about how the guidelines will negatively affect Arkansas. The teacher shortage will continue to grow. There were 150 applications for the Minority Teacher Scholarship, and the ADHE was able to fund 91. There was $80,000 available for the Minority Masters program, but only $63,750 was used. 184 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Lillian Williams of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 on July 26, 2001. These included the Emergency Secondary Education Loan (ESEL) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows (MMF) Program. The scholarship awards for ESEL are as follows: ESEL Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 9 18,750 34 78,750 43 97,500 Black 2 5,000 2 5,000 Asian 1 1,250 1 1,250 Native 1 2,500 1 2,500 American Totals 10 21,250 37 85,000 47 106,250 The scholarship awards for MTS are as follows: MTS Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 10 42,500 67 287,500 77 330,000 Hispanic 1 5,000 4 20,000 5 25,000 Asian 3 10,000 3 10,000 Native 2 7,500 2 7,500 American Totals 11 47,500 76 325,000 87 372,500 The scholarship awards for MMF are as follows: MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 6 25,000 28 140,000 34 165,000 Native 1 7,500 1 7,500 American Totals 7 32,500 28 140,000 35 172,500 185 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Lillian Williams of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 on July 22, 2002. These included the Emergency Secondary Education Loan (ESEL) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows MMF) Proqram. The scholarship awards for ESEL are as follows: ESEL Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 4 8,750 37 91,250 41 100,000 Black 3 6,250 3 6,250 Hispanic 1 2,500 1 2,500 Totals 5 11,250 40 97,500 45 108,750 The scholarship awards for MTS are as follows: MTS Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 6 25,000 52 237,500 58 262,500 Hispanic 3 12,500 3 12,500 Asian 2 10,000 2 10,000 Native 1 5,000 1 5,000 American Totals 6 25,000 58 265,000 64 290,000 The scholarship awards for MMF are as follows: MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 1 2,500 32 96,250 33 98,750 Hispanic 2 15,000 2 15,000 Native 1 3,750 1 3,750 American Totals 2 6,250 34 111,250 36 117,500 186 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Lillian Williams of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 on August 27, 2003. These included the Emergency Secondary Education Loan (ESEL) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows MMF) ProQram. The scholarship awards for ESEL are as follows: ESEL Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 7 17,500 42 101,250 49 118,750 Black 1 2,500 1 2,500 Hispanic 2 5,000 1 2,500 3 7,500 Asian 1 2,500 1 2,500 Totals 9 22,500 45 108,750 54 131,250 The scholarship awards for MTS are as follows: MTS Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 4 17,500 32 140,000 36 157,500 Hispanic 1 5,000 2 5,000 3 10,000 Asian 3 15,000 3 15,000 Native 2 10,000 2 10,000 American Totals 5 22,500 39 170,000 44 192,500 The scholarship awards for MMF are as follows: MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 2 10,000 40 172,500 42 182,500 Hispanic 1 1,250 1 1,250 Native 1 7,500 1 7,500 American Totals 2 10,000 42 181,250 44 191,250 187 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Lillian Williams of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported . Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 on September 15, 2004. These included the State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows MMF) Proi:
iram. The scholarship awards for STAR are as follows: STAR Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 37 168,000 162 626,000 199 794,000 Black 8 28,500 20 64,500 28 93,000 Hispanic 1 3,000 1 3,000 Asian 3 15,000 3 15,000 Totals 45 196,500 186 708,500 231 905,000 The scholarship awards for MTS are as follows: MTS Male Female Tot~! Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 3 12,500 43 190,000 46 202,500 Hispanic 1 5,000 1 5,000 2 10,000 Asian 1 5,000 1 2,500 2 7,500 Native 1 5,000 1 5,000 2 10,000 American Totals 6 27,500 46 202,500 52 230,000 The scholarship awards for MMF are as follows: MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 2 15,000 32 126,250 34 141,250 Hispanic Native American Totals 2 15,000 32 126,250 34 141,250 188 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Tara Parker of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 on October 14, 2005. These included the State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows (MMF) Program. The scholarship awards for STAR are as follows: STAR Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 274 1,195,500 45 240,000 319 1,435,500 Black 8 39,000 24 114,000 32 153,000 Hispanic 4 18,000 4 18,000 Native Amer 2 9,000 3 15,000 5 24,000 Totals 284 1,243,500 76 387,000 360 1,630,500 The scholarship awards for MTS are as follows: -MTS Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 2 10,000 42 210,000 44 220,000 Hispanic 2 10,000 2 10,000 Asian 1 5,000 1 5,000 2 10,000 Native Amer 2 10,000 2 10,000 Totals 3 15,000 47 235,000 50 250,000 The scholarship awards for MMF are as follows: MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 2 7,500 24 122,500 26 130,000 Hispanic 2 10,000 2 10,000 Native Amer Totals 2 7,500 26 132,500 28 140,000 189 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Tara Smith of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 on October 17, 2006. These included the State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows (MMF) Program. The scholarship awards for STAR are as follows: STAR Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 62 270,514 337 1,466,952 399 1,737,466 Black 9 51,000 44 190,500 53 241,500 Hispanic 1 6,000 4 21,000 5 27,000 Native Amer 1 6,000 2 9,000 3 15,000 Other 2 7,500 2 9,000 4 16,500 Totals 75 341,014 389 1,696,452... 464 2,037,466 The scholarship awards for MTS are as follows: MTS Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 6 27,500 42 188,430 48 215,930 Hispanic 1 5,000 1 5,000 Asian Native Amer 5 25,000 5 25,000 Totals 6 27,500 48 218,430 54 245,930 The scholarship awards for MMF are as follows: MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 2 6,250 26 93,750 28 100,000 Hispanic 3 13,750 3 13,750 Native Amer Totals 2 6,250 29 107,500 31 113,750 190 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Collin Callaway of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 on October 15, 2007. These included the State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows (MMF) Proqram. The scholarship awards for STAR are as follows: STAR Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 58 264,000 328 1,402,500 386 1,666,500 Black 10 51,000 29 136,500 39 187,500 Hispanic 0 0 4 18,000 4 18,000 Native Amer 1 3,000 1 6,000 2 9,000 Other 4 21,000 11 42,000 15 63,000 Totals 73 339,000 373 1.,605,000 446 1,944,000 The scholarship awards for MTS are as follows: MTS Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 7 35,000 28 137,500 35 172,500 Hispanic 6 30,000 6 30,000 Asian 2 10,000 2 10,000 Native Amer 4 20,000 4 20,000 Totals 7 35,000 40 197,500 47 232,500 The scholarship awards for MMF are as follows: MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 2 8,750 27 125,000 29 133,750 Asian 2 11,250 2 11,250 Totals 2 8,750 29 136,250 31 145,000 191 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Tara Smith of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 on February 26, 2009. These included the State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows (MMF) Program. The scholarship awards are as follows: STAR Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 47 171,000 258 1,018,627 305 1,189,627 Black 3 6,000 28 121,500 31 127,500 Hispanic 0 0 2 12,000 2 12,000 Asian 1 6,000 2 9,000 3 15,000 Other 2 6,000 4 15,000 6 21,000 Totals 53 189,000 294 1,176,127 347 1,365,127 MTS Maie- Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 9 27,500 37 132,710 46 160,210 Hispanic 10 27,500 10 27,500 Asian 1 5,000 2 7,500 3 12,500 Native Amer 1 5,000 1 5,000 Totals 10 32,500 50 172,710 60 205,210 MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 4 15,000 59 213,750 63 228,750 Hispanic 1 3,750 1 1,250 2 5,000 Asian 3 13,750 3 13,750 Native Amer 3 5,000 3 5,000 Other 1 6,250 1 6,250 Totals 5 18,750 67 240,000 72 258,750 192 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Tara Smith of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 on February 24, 2010. These included the State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows (MMF) Program. The scholarship awards are as follows: STAR Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award White 38 156,000 175 716,000 213 872,000 Black 2 6,000 19 78,000 21 84,000 Hispanic 3 15,000 3 15,000 Other 2 12,000 2 12,000 Totals 40 162,000 199 821,000 239 983,000 MTS Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 5 22,500 30 129,544 35 152,044 Hispanic 1 2,500 1 2,500 Asian 1 5,000 1 5,000 Native Amer Totals 5 22,500 32 137,044 37 159,544 MMF Male Female Total Total Race Count Award Count Award Count Award Black 8 38,750 33 142,500 41 181,250 Hispanic 2 7,500 2 7,500 Asian 2 2,500 2 2,500 Native Amer 1 1,250 1 1,250 Other Totals 8 38,750 38 153,750 46 192,500 193 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE
evaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Ms. Lisa Smith of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 on April 11, 2011. These included the State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows (MMF) Program. The scholarship awards are as follows: STAR Male Male Female Female Total Race Count Award Count Award Count White 13 60,000 61 232,500 74 Black 1 3,000 9 28,500 10 Hispanic 1 3,000 1 Other 2 9,000 2 Totals 14 63,000 73 273,000 87 MTS Male Race Count Black 3 Asian Native Amer Totals 3 MMF Race Black Totals Male Count 1 1 Male Female Award Count 12,500 7 1 1 12,500 9 Male Female Award Count 3,750 8 3,750 8 Female Total Award Count 27,500 10 5,000 1 ~QO 1 37,500 12 Female Total Award Count 21,250 9 21,250 9 Total Award 292,500 31,500 3,000 9,000 336,000 Total Award 40,000 5,000 5,000 50,000 Total Award 25,000 25,000 On April 12, 2012, Ms. Lisa Smith of the Arkansas Department of Higher Education reported Minority Scholarships for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 have been phased out and no awards were given. These included the State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program, the Minority Teacher Scholars (MTS) Program, and the Minority Masters Fellows (MMF) Program. 194 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF A. Administer the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan developed by the ADE Staff and Board of Education and officially adopted by the Board of Education (see Exhibit B for the ADE's Minority Recruitment Plan with specific objectives and time lines). 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 The Minority Recruitment Committee met on April 14, 1995. New committee members were assigned tasks and goals to increase the effectiveness of the Minority Recruitment Plan. At the Minority Recruitment Committee Meeting on May 18, 1995, the committee was divided into four working sub-teams to update the Annual Plan. Each team focused on one of the four goals in the Minority Recruitment Plan and monitored specific task completions. From June to October 1995, subcommittees met and worked on monitoring the progress of the ADE in accomplishing the tasks outlined in the Minority Recruitment Plan. In September 1995, the ADE reached an agreement with the Arkansas Statewide Systemic Initiative (ASSI) for conducting an audit of the Minority Recruitment Plan. -The committee reviewed the recommendations and comments for updating the plan -at the November 1995 meeting and reviewed the final draft at the December meeting. The ASSl's Audit findings were presented to the committee on January 16, 1996. It was determined during the initial review that the files were incomplete to the extent that an accurate audit was not possible. The auditor met with the committee in March 1996, to review the additional documentation in the files. The auditor prepared the final report in April 1996, indicating that of the 89 actions contained in the Minority Recruitment Plan, 74 of the items had been completed, nine were in progress, and six had not been started. The audit stated that of the 22 items in Goal 1, 15 were completed, one was in progress, and six had not been started. Goal 2 contained 14 items, 13 of which were completed and one in progress. Goal 3 consisted of 30 items with 29 items completed and one in progress. Goal 4 consisted of 23 items with 17 items completed and six in progress. 195 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) A. Administer the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan developed by the ADE Staff and Board of Education and officially adopted by the Board of Education (see Exhibit B for the ADE's Minority Recruitment Plan with specific goals, objectives and time lines). (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The Minority Recruitment Committee met on June 6, 1996, to discuss updates and revisions addressed in the audit and the new racial/gender report on Grades 21 and above. Since the completion of the audit, Goals 2.3.4 and 3.3.8 were completed, and a list of recommendations for retention activities was written. Also, a random sample of ADE employees was asked to fill out questionnaires, but only a limited number were returned. In August 1996, the Minority Recruitment Committee met and discussed the actions necessary to complete Goals 1 and 4 contained in the Minority Recruitment Plan. At the September 1996 meeting, the committee was updated on the progress of all four goals in the Minority Recruitment Plan. The committee heard an analysis of application and hiring practices and discussed the relevance of the data. Suggestions made by the State Board of Education regarding the Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet were discussed at the February 1996 meeting of the Minority Recruitment Committee. Goal 1 of the Minority Recruitment Plan will be completed when the employee tracking sheet is finalized. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on March 14 and 27, 1997, to discuss the draft revised Minority Recruitment Plan and progress toward completing Goal 4. The committee passed a motion to omit Section 1.1 from Goal 1 of the draft revised plan. Additionally, the committee suggested that communication be made an integral part of each goal of the revised plan. The committee discussed the need for professional training programs, incentives for educational opportunities, and upward mobility for all staff within the ADE. In an effort to complete Goal 4, a representative from the ADE Communication Section presented development costs for media materials to the committee. Additionally, a representative from the ADE MIS section discussed the possibility of using the network to disseminate information to employees. It was suggested that the committee continue to receive assistance from MIS on the orientation video. 196 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) A. Administer the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan developed by the ADE Staff and Board of Education and officially adopted by the Board of Education (see Exhibit B for the ADE's Minority Recruitment Plan with specific goals, objectives and time lines). (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) In an effort to represent all sections within the ADE, the committee recommended that representatives from the ADE Communication and MIS Sections be added as members to the committee. Currently, neither section is represented on the committee. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on April 18, 1997, to discuss the need to revise the action steps for each of the committee's four goals. The committee decided to schedule a two-day retreat in an effort to review all goals and actions. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on May 19, 1997, to discuss the agenda for the annual retreat and revisions to the action plan emphasizing recruitment and retention at all grade levels. A two-day annual retreat was held on June 18-19, 1997, at the Teacher Retirement Building. The retreat facilitated the revision of the Minority Recruitment Committee's Action Plan for their four goals. Dr. Gary Chamberlain, UALR faculty member, served as the facilitator. The revised plan was distributed to the Minority Recruitment Committee at their July 18, 1997 meeting for final approval before it is submitted to the Administrative Team and the State Board of Education. The Minority Recruitment Committee Meeting scheduled for September 12, 1997 was rescheduled for September 30, 1997, due to members scheduling conflicts. The meeting will be reported in the November PMT. The Minority Recruitment Committee met with the ADE Deputy Director in November 1997, to provide him with a copy of the revised plan and receive his input on the plan. The revised Minority Recruitment Committee (MRC) Plan was approved at the December 1997 State Board of Education Meeting. The MRC met in January 1998, to discuss the implementation of the revised MRC Plan. Reports and documentation of progress in completing the components of each goal will be reported at the next meeting. 197 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 As of August 1995, the ADE had hired or transferred 38 employees in Grades 21 and above in the General Education Division. This group was composed of 11 black females, 5 black males, 16 white females, 4 white males, 1 other female, and 1 other male. The racial composition of these employees was 52.6 percent non-minority and 47.4 percent minority. As of October 1995, there were 161 filled positions in the GED in Grades 21 and above. There were 27 minorities or 22.9 percent in Grades 21 and above. An analysis on Goal 1 regarding application and hiring practices was presented at the September 1996 meeting. Samples of graphs and tables for presenting the data were distributed at the meeting. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on December 13, 1996, to discuss the latest draft of the ADE Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The committee recommended various format changes including the addition of a table-of-contents and an Executive Summary. The committee met on January 17, 1997, to continue the discussion on the draft ADE Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The Assistant Director for Planning and Curriculum agreed with all but three of the committee's recommendations for the employee tracking sheet. He requested that the committee continue discussions on this matter. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on February 14, 1997, to discuss the status of the Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The committee also discussed the lack of minority employees in some areas and the loss of several minority employees and the possibility of revising the new Minority Recruitment Plan. The committee received information on Arkansas Pupil Enrollment by race at their March 14, 1997 meeting. Arkansas enrollment figures for October 1, 1996 revealed that 73.7% of all students are White, 23.4% are Black, 1.8% are Hispanic, 0.7% are Asian, and 0.4% are Native American. To assess the effectiveness of the action steps for each goal, agenda items were developed for the committee's June retreat. The committee recommended that invitations be sent to Senator Beebe, Julie Cullen, Gene Wilhoit, and all State Board Members. 198 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) At the May 1997 Minority Recruitment Committee Meeting, the committee discussed reviewing the most recent quarterly hiring and retention report and revisions to the action plan at the Annual Retreat. Discussions during the July retreat focused on the current plan, the original purpose of the plan, and necessary changes with input provided by committee members and speakers from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, Employment Securities, and the ADE. At the January 1998 MRC Meeting, it was decided that the chair and secretary would prepare a report on minority representation within each unit and section and present it to the committee at the next meeting. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on June 11, 1998, to discuss new membership for the committee and plans for a retreat. The committee recommended a new design and composition of the committee to represent each of the seven sections of the Arkansas Department of Education and included Grade 20's and below. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on July, 16, 1998, to discuss implementation of new membership for the committee for FY98/99, and to update plans for the September retreat. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on August 11, 1998, with Dr. Dave Westmoreland, Acting Chairperson. Members were notified that the dates for the September Retreat are September 10-11, 1998 at the Teacher Retirement Building, Little Rock Arkansas. New members were introduced and background materials regarding the purpose and progress of the MRC were distributed to new members. The selection of new Officers will be conducted at the retreat. The two-day Annual Retreat was held on September 10-11, 1998, at the Teacher Retirement Building. The retreat focused on the current ADE Minority Recruitment Revised Plan (approved by the State Board of Education in December 1997). Since several of the members had recently joined the committee, issues concerning the implementation of the Revised Plan were examined. Acting Chairperson, Dr. Dave Westmoreland, was elected Chairperson, and Mr. Jimmy Burks was elected Vice-Chairperson. Mrs. Michelle Griffin consented to continue in her role as Secretary for the committee. 199 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The Minority Recruitment Committee met on October 15, 1998, and discussed the progress on the 1997 Minority Recruitment Plan. Objectives 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.3 were discussed, respectively. It appears that funding is available for the committee to engage an independent auditor. In addition, the committee reaffirmed the importance of the "minority graduate student internship program" as a resource for possible minority recruits. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on November 12, 1998, and discussed the following progress on the 1997 Minority Recruitment Plan: 1. Objectives 1.1 through 4.4 were discussed 2. The committee had extensive discussion on where to gather information for a study on the availability of minority workforce. Suggestions were Employment Security Division, UALR's Arkansas Statistical Review, and current data on the World Wide Web 3. The minutes of the November 10, 1998 Employee Focus Group discussion was distributed to members. The Focus Group participants recommended incentives for staff members to grow in work skills and evaluation of various employees be as objective-as possible 4. The committee discussed the ADE Newsletter on the Intranet as an avenue for employees to communicate concerns, and accomplishments. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 1998. The Minority Recruitment Committee Meeting scheduled for December 17 was rescheduled for December 16, 1998. Dr. Dave Westmoreland disseminated a Memorandum summarizing the December 14, 1998, Employee Focus Group discussion on Perceptions of the ADE. The group noted that the ADE is not structured in a manner that allows employees to voice concerns. Members felt salary adjustment would be desirable. Specifically, those employees who remain with the ADE after several years have observed that some less experienced employees are paid more. Perception of opportunities for advancement may not be uniform across the agency. Dr. Westmoreland noted that the focus group however, commented that the ADE was a good place to work. The committee will invite Mr. Artee Williams, Director of Office of Personnel Management, to the next regularly scheduled meeting to address employee salary concerns. The committee will forward comments on the perception of ADE to Senior Management. 200 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The committee met on January 14, 1999. Dr. Charity Smith reported the progress of the ADE Minority Graduate Student Internship Program. She explained that the program provides for students enrolled in advanced education degree programs, in Arkansas Institutions of Higher Learning, to be interns at the ADE. The Higher Education program advisor dictates the particular activities of the interns. Typically, the intern works with various ADE personnel for approximately six weeks. Three students have engaged in the program since 1994. The committee also discussed the possibility of a speaker tour bureau for the ADE, with this information being housed on the ADE web site. Mr. Artee Williams from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) or a representative will be invited in the future to talk about the Career Ladder Incentive Program (CLIP) and training as it relates to the ADE's minority recruitment efforts. Dr. Andre Guerrero recommended that the committee stress to our Licensure Section the importance of keeping a strong mentoring system available for minority teachers. Mr. Reginald Wilson reported that he has contacted three persons that the committee might use as an independent auditor for the Minority Recruitment -Plan, and is waiting on a response from them. Mr. Wilson is also working on areport on the racial make-up of the ADE, Grade 21 and above. Dr. Westmoreland updated the committee that the 1997 revised Minority Recruitment Plan is near completion and a draft documentation is available for the audit. The next meeting is scheduled for February 11 , 1999. On February 11, 1999, A follow-up was made prior to the meeting about the invitation of Mr. Artee Williams. Mr. Williams invited the committee to write specific questions regarding personnel issues. He stated that he could not answer specific questions as they related to the ADE, but could answer broad questions based through state government. He stated that questions should be in writing from the Director, and the Director would have to extend an initiation before he could speak to the agency. Mr. Williams also mentioned proposed legislation that could result in the implementation of a meriUperformance based program called the Career Ladder Incentive Program (CLIP). If passed, this program will be implemented beginning July 1, 1999. He said this program might address the agencies salary concerns. The committee agreed to monitor this legislation. Dr. Westmoreland reported the Revised Minority Recruitment Plan is ready for the auditor to review. Mr. Wilson reported Ms. Denese Fletcher, Attorney at Law, Fletcher Law Firm has agreed to perform the audit. 201 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) Mr. Wilson disseminated a draft of the ADE Grade 21 and above Employee Status Report dated February 11, 1999. The MRC met on March 11, 1999. The committee was informed that the Minority Recruitment Plan was forwarded to the auditor, Denese Fletcher, Attorney, Fletcher Law Firm. When the auditor is finished with the Plan, it will be forwarded to the State Board of Education for their review and approval. After some discussion on possible objectives for the Minority Recruitment Plan, the committee agreed to forward information to the ADE Director recommending that he share the importance of the MRC with all hiring officials. The MRC met on April 15, 1999. Dr. Westmoreland reported that the auditor's report on the revised Minority Recruitment Plan has not been received. He explained that the committee would wait for the auditor's report followed by the State Board of Education approval before beginning work on a new revised report. On May 13, 1999, the MRC discussed the results of the auditor's report of the assessment and compliance with the revised Minority-Recruitment Plan. Eachof the items were looked at and persons responsible for following up on uncompleted items were to report the information to Dr. Westmoreland. The next meeting was scheduled for June 18, 1999. On June 18, 1999, the MRC met in the ADE Auditorium. Dr. Westmoreland said he would send the data requested by the auditor and share the results after he received the final report. The MRC met on July 15, 1999. Dr. Westmoreland reported that the response to the request for more information had been forwarded to the Auditor. He stated that once the Auditor had approved the plan, the committee would present it to the State Board. The committee planned a retreat to be held September 16, 1999, at the Arkansas Activities Association Meeting Room in North Little Rock. The MRC held a retreat at the Arkansas Activities Association Meeting Room on September 16, 1999. Dr. Westmoreland reported that the revised Minority Recruitment Plan has been approved by the independent auditor, Attorney Denese Fletcher. The committee looked at revising and updating objectives in the plan in small group sessions. The State Board accepted the report of the MRC regarding the plan on the Consent Agenda. This occurred on October 11, 1999. 202 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The MRC met on November 18, 1999. The Committee discussed the future of the Minority Recruitment Plan. It was suggested the Committee survey all ADE employees regarding interest in minority recruitment. The next meeting of the MRC was scheduled for January 14, 2000, at the ADE. The MRC met on January 13, 2000 and the subcommittee met on January 14, 2000. The meeting held on January 13, the committee decided to hold meetings bimonthly with the next meeting scheduled for March 16, 2000. Mr. Jimmy Burks was voted in as Chairman of the committee. The subcommittee met on January 14, regarding the employee survey to be conducted. On March 16, 2000, the MRC met at the ADE. Mr. Burks led the discussion regarding the MRC employee survey to be conducted. It was agreed that a survey would be distributed within the ADE. The committee also wanted to look at the hiring statistics within the ADE at the next meeting, to monitor how the ADE is complying with the provision of the Minority Recruitment Plan. The next meeting was scheduled for May 11, 2000, at the ADE. On May 11, 2000, the MRC met at the ADE. A report on the number of ADE grade 21 and above employees by section, grade, gender and race was submitted to the MRC. A second report is also being worked on that will provide information about the agencies interview process. Mr. Burks led the discussion on the focus of the committee. He asked if the committee focus should be on sections with low percentages of minorities in Grade 21 and above positions or on all sections with recruitment/retention efforts. The committee suggestions are as follows: The interview process report will be a resource for information to address the situation regarding the focus of the committee. The focus of the committee should be to present the data to the Administration Team on how the agency is doing regarding numbers by section and units. A summary of the results will be submitted to the Deputy Director. Ms. Gayle Morris reported that she placed the survey regarding the Minority Recruitment Committee on the ADE Intranet. Ms. Morris agreed to e-mail each ADE employee in hopes of receiving more feedback. Mr. Burks reported that he has received one response. 203 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The MRC met on July 13, 2000, at the ADE. The committee received feedback on the information posted on the Intranet. The responses were primarily from personnel concerned about promotion issues. The committee also discussed ways to report the number of minority applicants applying for positions and the number of minorities hired and promoted. Also, with the retirement of Martha Shirrell, a new committee member must be assigned. The MRC met on October 12, 2000, at the ADE. Three new committee members were recognized by Mr. Burks. The committee also was also asked for suggestions on preparing a quarterly report to the Director. The next meeting will be held on December 14, 2000, at the ADE. The MRC did not meet on December 14, due to inclement weather. The next meeting will be held on January 11, 2001, at the ADE. The MRC met on January 11, 2001, in the ADE Auditorium. Mr. Jimmie Burks began the meeting by giving the members an update on previous issues. Mr. Ernie Huff reported that he worked along with Mr. Reginald Wilson to draft the quarterly report to the Director. Mr. Wilson presented the draft report which included current information on the number of African Americans, Grade 21 and above employed at the ADE. Mr. Burks asked the committee for further suggestions onJhe format of the quarterly report to the Director. He asked the committee to bring suggestions in writing to the next meeting. The next meeting will be held on February 15, 2001, in room 201-A at the ADE. The MRC met on February 16, 2001, in room 201-A at the ADE. The members of the committee discussed the draft of the quarterly report which shows the number of African American and White ADE employees, Grade 21 and above. The final version of the report will go to the Director. There was discussion about whether or not the new report should be quarterly. Ms. Clemetta Hood gives reports on staffing to the Arkansas State Board of Education once a year and monthly. Her monthly report has promotions, new hires, demotions and terminations. There was discussion about what should be included in the new report. The report will be produced using October through December data and sent out to MRC members before the next meeting. MRC members will bring suggestions in writing to the next meeting. The next meeting will be held on April 12, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. The MRC Meeting scheduled for April 12, 2001 was postponed until April 19. Information about the meeting will be included in the May PMT. 204 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The MRC met on April 19, 2001, at the ADE. The members of the committee discussed the draft quarterly report and made suggestions for typographical and format changes. It was suggested that a source statement and a legend be added. It was suggested that information should be gathered regarding minority population of students in Arkansas and added to the report. Changes will be made to the report and presented at the next meeting which will be held on June 14, 2001, in room 201-A at the ADE. The MRC Meeting which was scheduled for June 14, 2001 was rescheduled for June 21, 2001. It will be held in room 201-A at the ADE. The MRC met on June 21, 2001, at the ADE. The members of the committee discussed the draft quarterly report. It was agreed that a column should be added for other races. This will include the number of Hispanic, Native American and Asian population of the ADE. The final document should be ready for approval by the MRC at the next meeting. The next meeting will be held on August 16, 2001, in the ADE Auditorium. The MRC Meeting which was scheduled for August 16, 2001 has been postponed while data for the quarterly report is being compiled. The next MRC Meeting will be held on October 11, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. at the ADE. The MRC met on October 11, 2001, in 201-A at the ADE. The chairman of the committee, Mr. Jimmy Burks, handed out the four draft quarterly reports with information from October 2000 through September 2001. The members of the committee discussed the memorandum that will be given to the ADE Director along with the quarterly report. Some typographical changes were recommended. It was recommended that the percentages of minority staffing should be added to the memorandum for departments with less than 23 percent minority. It was suggested that the memorandum should stress the committee will continue to monitor the percentage of minority staffing at the ADE. Mr. Burks will make revisions to the memorandum and e-mail it to all MRC members before the next meeting. The next meeting will be held on December 13, 2001, at the ADE. 205 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The MRC met on December 13, 2001, in 201-A at the ADE. The Chairman of the committee, Mr. Jimmy Burks, handed out the final version of the ADE workforce numbers report with information from October 2000 through September 2001. The report was given to the ADE Director on December 12. The report shows the percentages of minority staffing at the ADE. Members of the committee talked about active recruiting of minorities. The problem of higher salaries outside the ADE and retention of minority employees was mentioned. The effect on minority hiring of advertising for open positions internally and externally was discussed. It was stated that the advantages of ADE employment should be presented to current or prospective minority employees. Some advantages of ADE employment mentioned were retirement benefits and a stable work environment. Mr. Burks will present copies of the Minority Recruitment Plan to all MRC members at the next meeting. The committee will review the plan for possible revisions. The next meeting will be held on February 14, 2002, at the ADE. The MRC Meeting which was scheduled for February 14, 2002 has been rescheduled for March 7, 2002. It will be held in the ADE Auditorium. The MRC did not meet in March. The next meeting will be held on April 11, 2002, at the ADE. The MRC met on April 11, 2002, in 201-A at the ADE. A Workforce Data Report from the ADE Personnel Office was handed out. The report contained information from AASIS on February 21, 2002. It showed the percent of ADE employees in Grades 21 and above who are Black, White or Other. The MRC has been using information from the ADE Human Resources database. The MRC will compare the figures from the two sources of information to see if there are any differences. It was stated that the MRC should produce a report showing the increases in minority staffing over the years. There should be a report showing the ADE as a whole, and a report showing the sections where minority staffing is below 23 percent. It was recommended that the MRC recruitment web site should show vacant positions for Grades 21 and above. People need a college education for Grades 21 and above. It might improve minority representation in these grades if tuition reimbursement was provided for state employees. This has been done in the past. The next meeting will be held on June 13, 2002, at the ADE. The next meeting of the MRC has been rescheduled for July 11, 2002, at the ADE. 206 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The MRC met on July 11, 2002, in the ADE Auditorium. Mr. Jimmy Burks stated that he will send a letter to Mr. Raymond Simon, asking him to assign more people to replace the four who have left the committee. A new report showing the increases in minority staffing over the years should go back five years. Each year should start on July 1 and end on June 30. The report should put only African American in the minority category. Other minorities should be on the report also, but listed separately. One thing that makes it difficult to attract minority teachers to the ADE, is that they only work ten months out of twelve when they teach. It is difficult to pay enough at the ADE to make up for working two more months. The next meeting will be held on September 12, 2002, at the ADE. The MRC met on September 12, 2002, in the ADE Auditorium. Mr. Jimmy Burks stated that he sent a letter to Mr. Raymond Simon, asking him to assign more people to replace the four who have left the committee. A report was presented by Mr. Burks which showed ADE Employees by Grade, Gender, and Race, by Section, in Grades 21 through 26. The report contained information for January through June of 2002. It was suggested that the reports should include graphs. A report should be made showing how minority hiring has increased over the years. Mr. Burks will get the information for the multrple year report and give it to Mr. Louis Ferren. Mr. FeFFeRw ill produce graphs of the information. The MRC Committee plans to send out a survey about the ADE work environment to grade 21 and above employees. The committee intends to use results of the survey to look for possible ways to improve minority recruitment and retention. The committee may be able to gather useful information from looking at reasons for leaving ADE employment given by past employees. This information is gathered at exit interviews. The next meeting will be held on October 17, 2002, at the ADE. The next MRC Meeting has been rescheduled to October 25, 2002, at the ADE. The MRC met on October 25, 2002, at the ADE. A report was presented by Mr. Burks using information from APSCN, showing ADE Employees by Race and Section for the first and second quarters of 2002. The total line of the report will be changed. A new report will be presented at the next meeting which will include information for the next quarter. Copies of the Minority Recruitment Plan were handed out. There was discussion about the plan. The next MRC Meeting will be held on January 9, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. in ADE Meeting Room 201-A. 207 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The MRC met on January 9, 2003, at the ADE. A report was presented by Mr. Burks using information from APSCN, showing ADE Employees by Race and Section for the third and fourth quarters of 2002. A new graph was presented showing percent African American for ADE Employees in Grades 21 and above for 1996 through 2001. A new graph was presented showing Percent of Race and Gender Categories Employed for ADE Employees in Grades 21 and above for 1999 through 2001. It was suggested that a graph be produced showing the percent White beside the percent African American. It was suggested that a graph be produced showing the numbers of employees by race and gender along with the percent employed. It was stated that we should produce a graph of new hires by race and gender. A member of the Minority Recruitment Committee plans to study the numbers and race of consultant staff to determine the percentage of minority consultants. The next MRC Meeting has been scheduled for March 27, 2003, at the ADE. The MRC met on March 27, 2003, at the ADE. A new grapb. was presented showing percent White beside percent Black for ADE employees in Grades 21 and above for 1996 through 2001. A new graph was presented showing the numbers of ADE employees by race and gender in Grades 21 and above for 1999 through 2001. Mr. Jimmy-Burks will get ADE employment information for 2002 as soon as possible. When 2002 data is obtained, the graphs will be updated to include the new information. There was discussion about reporting MRC Meeting information to the State Board of Education. The information is also reported to the United States District Court which oversees the LRSD Desegregation Settlement Agreement. The MRC met on July 10, 2003, at the ADE. The Chairman of the MRC stated that he will contact members of the committee and encourage better attendance at meetings. Dr. Cummins is working on assigning more people to replace those who have left the committee. The person who provides employment information has been on vacation. The committee will update the minority employment reports and graphs with information through June of 2003 as soon as possible. The MRC met on September 9, 2003, at the ADE. New members that had been assigned to the committee attended the meeting. The meeting began with introductions of members. The history and purpose of the MRC was discussed. The way that minority recruitment ties in to the Desegregation Settlement Agreement was mentioned. There was an update on the progress made by School Districts in Pulaski County toward achieving unitary status. The committee will update the minority employment reports and graphs with new information as soon as possible. New MRC Office holders including the chairman will be appointed at the next meeting. 208 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The MRC met on December 17, 2003, at the ADE. Reports were presented by Mr. Burks showing ADE Employees by Race and Section for the third and fourth quarters of 2002, and for the first, second and third quarters of 2003. There was discussion about differences in the numbers between the 2002 and 2003 reports. The ADE has a lot of open positions. The open positions present an opportunity to hire minority personnel. In some sections, the same people have been there for many years, so the minority percentages do not change. There has been difficulty in hiring because people interviewed declined to accept the pay offered. This is made worse for people who have been employed by the schools, because the school employees only work ten months. The school employees have an opportunity to supplement their income with jobs du.ring the summer. They could not do that at the ADE. It was suggested that the goal for the MRC should be for each ADE section to have an employment ratio of at least twenty-five percent African American. It was also stated that the task of the MRC is to report the racial makeup of the ADE. Sections with less than 25% minority should keep in mind the importance of having a racial balance reflective of the racial balance in the schools. New MRC Office holders were not selected because several members of the committee were unable to attend. The MRC will start meeting every other month, on the Thursday following the State Board Meeting. The MRC met on April -1, 2004, at the ADE. The Minority Recruitment Plan for 1997 was handed out. One of the plan action items suggests that the ADE review and analyze the salary of the three largest School Districts for comparison with ADE salaries. The MRC will work on a salary study. It was suggested that a cover letter giving information about the MRC should be produced to go along with the report of employees by Race and Section for all four quarters of 2003 and the first quarter of 2004. This report will go to the new ADE Director and Deputy Director. The MRC plans to e-mail committee members to ask if they would like to hold an Office in the committee such as Chairman, Co-Chair, or Secretary. After there is a list of members seeking an Office in the committee, there will be a vote. The next MRC Meeting is scheduled for May 13. The MRC met on May 21, 2004, at the ADE. Draft reports were presented by Mr. Burks showing ADE Employees by Race and Section for the first through fourth quarters of 2003, and for the first quarter of 2004. The MRC will check the new report and ensure it is accurate before sending it to the ADE Director. Fred Hodge was given the Office of Chairman of the MRC and Louis Ferren was named as Secretary. The Co-Chairman will be named at the next meeting. 209 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) The MRC met on August 23, 2004, at the ADE. A draft report was presented showing ADE Employees Grade 21 and above by Race and Section. Fred Hodge will review the report with the Human Resources Office to make sure it is accurate as of June 30, 2004. The MRC will check the new report again after changes are made to ensure it is accurate before sending it to the ADE Director. Discussion was held on the status of the ADE in relation to the LRSD Desegregation lawsuit. Mr. Morris will investigate whether or not the state has been relieved of any of its Desegregation Implementation Plan duties. The MRC met on November 30, 2004 at the ADE. Demographic reports were presented showing ADE Employees Grade 21 and above by Race and Section as of June 30, and September 30, 2004. These reports were reviewed to make sure they were correct. They will be given to Dr. Ken James. Mr. Willie Morris provided an update on the status of the LRSD Desegregation suit, the financial impact on the State and its prospects for being brought to a conclusion. Discussion was also held on providing current MRC members a more substantial and organized history of the MRC as was once done in a retreat. The decision was made to make a count of all of the members who did not experience the retreat and see if the number is sufficient to warrant something similar. Fred Hodge will conduct this sampling electronically. The MRC met on June 17, 2005, at the ADE. Demographic reports were presented showing ADE Employees Grade 21 and above by Race and Section as of December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005. These reports were reviewed to ensure accuracy. Due to the Legislative Session, the MRC combined its review of the 2nd and 3rd Quarters of the Fiscal Year. The MRC met on April 4, 2007, at the ADE. Demographic reports were presented that showed ADE employees Grade 21 and above by race and section as of December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007. A spreadsheet was handed out that showed for Grade 21 and above the number and percentage of Black, White, and Other race employees in each unit of the ADE. It was agreed that a report should be developed that will show units that are less than fifteen percent Black who have five or more employees. The reports show that for ADE employees' Grade 21 and above the percent Black has decreased. There was discussion about the reasons for this and ways to increase the recruitment of minority employees. The MRC met on October 9, 2007, at the ADE. Demographic reports were presented that showed ADE employees Grade 21 and above by race and section as of June 30, 2007 and September 30, 2007. A spreadsheet was handed out that showed for grade 21 and above the number and percentage of Black, White, and Other race employees in each unit of the ADE. After reviewing the September report, it was determined that it needs some corrections. A new September report will be handed out after the changes have been made. 210 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On January 16, 2001, ADE Staff met at Pulaski Heights Middle School in the LRSD with the principal to discuss the upcoming ECOE/ACSIP external visit. On January 17, 2001, ADE Staff met at Mabelvale Elementary School in the LRSD with the ECOE Steering Committee to discuss/review the School Improvement Plan and details of the upcoming External Team visit. On January 19, 2001, ADE Staff met at Lynch Drive Elementary in the NLRSD and conducted a technical review of the ECOE/ACSIP School Improvement Plan. On January 22, 2001, ADE Staff met at Pulaski Heights Middle School in the LRSD with the principal to discuss the NCA process and standards questions. On January 23, 2001, ADE Staff met at Cloverdale Elementary in the LRSD and conducted a technical review of the ECOE/ACSIP School Improvement Plan. On January 25, 2001, ADE Staff conducted the Smart Step Quarterly Meeting at Little Rock with a workshop regarding Smart Step/ECOE/ACSIP for Smart Step Facilitators of the LRSD and PCSSD. On January 31, 2001, ADE Staff met at Meadowcliff Elementary in the LRSD and conducted a technical review of the ECOE/ACSIP Plan. On February 8, 2001, ADE Staff met at the LRSD Central Office with Gayle Bradford to discuss NCA and the upcoming ECOE external visits. On February 13, 2001, ADE Staff met at Gibbs Magnet Elementary School in the LRSD to update the ECOE/ACSIP Process in preparation for the upcoming team visit. On February 19, 2001, ADE Staff met at Pulaski Heights Middle School in the LRSD and conducted a technical review of the ECOE/ACSIP School Improvement Plan. On March 1, 2001, ADE Staff met at Crestwood Elementary School in the NLRSD to update the ECOE/ACSIP Process. On March 2, 2001, ADE Staff met at Lynch Drive Elementary School in the NLRSD to update the ECOE/ACSIP Process. On March 8, 2001, ADE Staff met at Cato Elementary School in the PCSSD to conduct an ECOE Team visit. On March 9, 2001, ADE Staff met at Dupree Elementary School in the PCSSD to conduct an ECOE Team visit. 238 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On March 8-9, 2001, ADE Staff conducted ECOE Peer Team visits at the following schools in the PCSSD: Baker lnterdistrict Elementary, Landmark Elementary, Murrell Taylor Elementary, and Crystal Hill Magnet Elementary. On March 14, 2001, ADE Staff met at Jefferson Elementary in the LRSD with the ECOE Steering Committee. On March 19, 2001, ADE Staff met at Otter Creek Elementary School in the LRSD with the principal to discuss the EDDS system. On March 20, 2001, Crestwood Elementary in the NLRSD conducted a chaired ECOE Team visit. On March 21, 2001, Seventh Street Elementary in the NLRSD conducted a chaired ECOE Team visit. On March 23, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a chaired ECOE Team visit at Badgett Elementary in the LRSD and met with the principal to discuss the ECOE. On March 23, 2001, ADE Staff met with the Principal at the LRSD Charter School to discuss possible placement of the school in the ECOE Cycle. On March 23, 2001, ADE Staff met at King Elementary School in the LRSD with the principal to discuss the upcoming ECOE Team visit. On March 23, 2001, ADE Staff met with the Assistant Principal at Stephens Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss placement in the ECOE Cycle. On March 23, 2001, ADE Staff met at Mitchell Academy in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss the upcoming ECOE Team visit. On the following April dates, ADE Staff met with Principals and Steering Committee Chairpersons, discussed School Improvement Planning, and scheduled dates for Fall 2002 Technical visits planning, and Extended Comprehensive Outcomes Evaluation (ECOE) Peer Team visitation dates: April 11, 2001 - North Pulaski High School April 12, 2001 - Jacksonville High School April 13, 2001 - Sylvan Hills Jr. High 239 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) During May, ADE Staff provided the following school assistance: May 5, 2001 - Participated in Warren Dupree Elementary Book Fair and read books to students May 7, 2001 - Oak Grove High School - School Improvement Planning May 8, 2001 - Sylvan Hills High School - School Improvement Planning May 11, 2001 - Met with Brenda Boyles at her request at the PCSSD Office to discuss School Wide Designs and how they fit into School Improvement Planning. Other persons present were two ADE personnel, and Mr. Jim Johnson, Director of Instructional Support Services. On April 3, 2001, ADE Staff met at the Arkansas School for the Deaf in the LRSD to discuss the Arkansas Consolidated School Improvement Plan (ACSIP). On April 6, 2001, ADE Staff had a conference with Ms. Shryel Rose, the Principal at Bates Elementary in the PCSSD. On April 9, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance to -Meadow Park Elementary in the NLRSD. On April 11, 2001, ADE Staffmet at Boone Park Elementary in the NLRSD to discuss ACSIP. On April 12, 2001, ADE Staff attended a Principals' Meeting at the NLRSD Central Office. On April 13, 2001, ADE Staff met at Pike View Elementary in the NLRSD to discuss ACSIP. On April 16, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance to Bellwood Elementary in the NLRSD. On April 17, 2001, ADE Staff met at Hall High School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 17, 2001, ADE Staff met at Carver Elementary School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 17, 2001, ADE Staff met at Geyer Springs Elementary School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 17, 2001, ADE Staff met at King Elementary School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 17, 2001, ADE Staff met at Meadowcliff Elementary School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team Visit. 240 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On April 18, 2001, ADE Staff met at Pulaski Heights Middle School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 18, 2001, ADE Staff met at Cloverdale Elementary School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 18, 2001, ADE Staff met at Gibbs Elementary School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 18, 2001, ADE Staff met at Mabelvale Elementary School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 18, 2001, ADE Staff met at Mitchell Elementary School in the LRSD for a ECOE/ACSIP Team visit. On April 19, 2001, ADE Staff discussed the ECOE/ACSIP Cycle with the Assistant Principal of Stephens Elementary School in the LRSD. On April 24, 2001, ADE Staff met at Glenview Elementary in the NLRSD to discuss ACSIP. On April 27, 2001, ADE Staff met at Bates Elementary in the PCSSD to discuss ACSIP. On May 1, 2001, ADE Staff met at Park Hill Elementary in the NLRSD to discuss ACSIP. On May 4, 2001, ADE Staff met at North Heights Elementary in the NLRSD to discuss ACSIP. On May 25, 2001, ADE Staff held a Technical Assistance Meeting with Ms. Karen Fikes at Tolleson Elementary in the PCSSD. On June 4, 2001, ADE Staff met at J. A. Fair High School in the LRSD for an ECOE/ACSIP Overview. On June 4, 2001, ADE Staff met at Terry Elementary School in the LRSD for an ECOE/ACSIP Overview. On June 5, 2001, ADE Staff met at Parkview High School in the LRSD for an ECOE/ACSIP Overview. On June 12, 2001, ADE Staff met at Pikeview Elementary School in the NLRSD for an ACSIP Overview. 241 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On June 14, 2001, ADE Staff held a Technical Assistance Meeting at Boone Park Elementary in the NLRSD. On June 15, 2001, ADE Staff held a Technical Assistance Meeting at Glenview Elementary in the NLRSD. On June 19, 2001, ADE Staff met with LRSD Central Office personnel to discuss the upcoming ECOE/ACSIP Cycle. On June 25, 2001, ADE Staff met with the PCSSD Technology Coordinator to install Cimarron Software and discuss the School Improvement Process. On June 26-27, 2001, ADE Staff provided Technical Assistance Training on Gates Technology to Tri-District Superintendents and Principals at PCSSD Fuller Administrative Annex. Participants were_given an overview of the Educational Data Distribution System (EDDS). They were trained on the utilization and access of the EDDS. Participants were also trained on the use of the Cimarron Software that will serve as a guide in the development of their School Improvement Plans. Each participant was shown how to install the software and guided through the development of the School Improvement Planning Process. On June 28, 2001, ADE Staff provided training on Cimarron Software and an 0verview of the ACSIP Process. This was presented to personnel from NLRSD, LRSD, and PCSSD. On July 9, 2001, ADE Staff visited Summer School at Fuller Middle School. Students were engaged in various Literacy and Math Activities. In Algebra Class, the students were writing to explain how they came up with answers for problems solved on a worksheet. An English Class shared daily journal entries. On July 16, 2001, ADE Staff visited North Pulaski High School and observed Summer School operations. On July 17, 2001, ADE Staff provided a Gates Grant Software Training Workshop to Superintendents and Principles of PCSSD, NLRSD, and LRSD. Training was presented at the PCSSD Fuller Technology Center. Participants were trained on the use of the Educational Data Distribution System (EDDS/ORME). On July 18, 2001, ADE Staff presented training in using the Cimarron School Improvement Software for the PCSSD, NLRSD, and LRSD Staff. On July 24, 2001, ADE Staff assisted in the ORME/EDDS Training for the PCSSD, NLRSD, and LRSD Staff. 242 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On July 26, 2001, ADE Staff met with Leon Adams at the Little Rock School District Central Office to discuss using the Cimarron Software in submitting Title I, Title VI, and CSR funding requests for the 2001-2002 School Year. On July 30, 2001, ADE Staff conducted an ACSIP/Cimarron Overview at Fairfield Bay. LRSD personnel were in attendance. On July 30, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance advice regarding school planning at North Heights Elementary. On July 31, 2001, ADE Staff provided requested materials relating to the ECOE/ACSIP visits to the LRSD Central Office. Team reports were requested for the current Federal Courts processes. On July 31, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance advice to Rose City Middle School regarding school planning. On August 1, 2001, ADE Staff updated the Cimarron Software with the Elementary Education Central Office supervisor at the LRSD Central Office. On August 1, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance about Cimarron School Improvement Software to the Principal of Pine Forest Elementary in the PCSSD. On August 14, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance advice regarding school planning to Boone Park Elementary. On August 14, 2001, ADE Staff presented an overview of the ECOE/ACSIP Process and the Cimarron Software to Administration and Staff of Pulaski Heights Elementary in the LRSD. On August 16, 2001, ADE Staff presented an overview of the ECOE/ACSIP Process and the Cimarron Software to Administration and Staff of Mann Middle School in the LRSD. On August 17, 2001, ADE Staff presented an overview of the ECOE/ACSIP Process and Training on the Cimarron Software to the Steering Committee of Jefferson Elementary in the LRSD. On August 20, 2001, ADE Staff provided information regarding technical assistance to the Principal of Brady Elementary in the LRSD. On August 29, 2001, ADE Staff provided Cimarron Software Training to the Central Office ECOE/ACSIP contact person of the LRSD. 243 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On September 10, 2001, ADE Staff provided a CD-ROM containing Cimarron Software to the Central Office of the LRSD. This was for temporary loading in a computer lab for training purposes. On August 17, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance to North Heights Elementary in the NLRSD. On August 20, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance to Glenview Elementary in the NLRSD. On August 27, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance to Bates Elementary in the NLRSD. On September 7, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance to Pikeview Elementary in the NLRSD. On September 6, 2001, ADE Staff presented a Gates Grant Training Overview to PCSSD ECOE/ACSIP Steering Committees. On September 7, 2001, ADE Staff provided a copy of the Cimarron Software packet to the Watson Elementar
-Schoel Assistant Principal in the t.RSD. On September 11, 2001, ADE Staff visited PCSSD ALPHA Academy. This is an Alternative School for at risk students throughout the district. The school has an enrollment of 200 students, which includes middle level through high school. Criteria for enrollment for Grades 9-12 is discipline referrals from home schools, Job Corps, and Juvenile Court. Students from the other two Pulaski County Districts also attend on M-to-M transfers. Students receive most course work instruction through a technology infused curriculum. The school has a Math Lab. District wide Course Curriculum guides are used. The parents of students enrolled in ALPHA Academy participate in the initial enrollment conferences with students. Here student/parent expectations are shared for student success. Middle School students receive Character Education Development Training. Upon completion of credit recovery courses and discipline improvements, students resume regular attendance at initial school sites. On September 18, 2001, ADE Staff visited Academics Plus Charter School. On October 1, 2001, ADE Staff attended the CSRD Training Workshop for PCSSD. On October 3, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit with the Steering Committee Chairperson at Jacksonville High School (Cycle I). On October 4, 2001, ADE Staff trained the Principal and Steering Committee Chairs on use of Cimarron Software at Landmark Elementary (Cycle V). 244 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On October 8, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at North Pulaski High School (Cycle I). On October 9, 2001, ADE Staff trained Steering Committee Chairpersons on the use of Cimarron Software at Clinton Elementary School (Cycle IV). On October 9, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit for the Principal and Steering Committee Chairpersons at Sylvan Hills Middle School (Cycle I). On September 10, 2001, ADE Staff provided a CD-ROM Disk containing Cimarron Software for temporary loading in a computer lab for training purposes at the LRSD Central Office. On September 17, 2001, ADE Staff provided training for the Campus Leadership Team on the ECOE/ACSIP Process at Parkview High School in the LRSD. Training on use of the Cimarron Software in consolidating all improvement processes within the building was also provided. On September 18, 2001, ADE Staff discussed the ECOE/ACSIP Process with the Principal and Steering Committee Chairperson at Cloverdale Middle School in the LFZSD. Ptovided information for downloading Cimarron Software. Discussed the state of Curriculum Alignment within the building. Recommended that the Principal ensure that each staff member had a copy of the standards-based working curriculum and that each was aware of the importance of using the appropriate curriculum. Set up the software in the computer lab in preparation for a usage workshop for the entire staff. Sent an e-mail to Bill Nielsen and Krista Underwood requesting someone from the Math Unit and Literacy Unit to call the Principal in a response to her request for ADE assistance. On September 19, 2001, ADE Staff discussed downloading Cimarron and the ECOE/ACSIP Process with the Principal at Fair Park Elementary School in the LRSD. On September 20, 2001, ADE Staff discussed the ECOE/ACSIP Process with the Principal and Steering Committee Chairperson at David 0. Dodd Elementary School in the LRSD. Assisted the Chairperson through the Cimarron Software. On September 24, 2001, ADE Staff provided training in the use of Cimarron Software and provided an overview of the ECOE/ACSIP Process to the staff and Curriculum Coordinator at Cloverdale Middle School in the LRSD. Recommended to the Principal that she contact IRC personnel for assistance in Literacy and Math. Building test scores for the past two years was discussed. 245 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On September 25, 2001, ADE Staff met with the Campus Leadership ECOE/ACSIP Chairperson and the attendance Officer at Baseline Elementary School in the LRSD. Mac Huffman attended. Assisted the Chairpersons through the Cimarron Software. Discussed the ECOE/ACSIP Process. Reviewed the current SIP for the school. Wrote recommendations on the plan itself. (Expand the interventions, include Federal Programs, refine the goal statements, etc.) Building test scores for the past two years was discussed. On September 26, 2001, ADE Staff met with the ECOE/ACSIP Chairperson at Wilson Elementary School in the LRSD. Assisted with the Cimarron Software and discussed the process itself. Discussed the inclusion of Federal Programs and others within the SIP. Gave instructions on how to copy the software to a CD-ROM Disk. Recommended contacting Mac Huffman for some guidelines on district SIP requirements. On September 27, 2001, ADE Staff met with the Principal and the Campus Leadership Team at Mabelvale Middle School in the LRSD. Discussed use of the Cimarron Software. Discussed including Federal Programs within the school SIP. The ECOE/ACSIP Process was discussed. Building test scores for the last two years were discussed. On October 10, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance-visit at Sylvan Hills High School (Cycle I) in the PCSSD. Provided information on ECOE/ACSIP Planning. On October 11, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Warren Dupree Elementary in the PCSSD. Provided information on ACSIP Software. On October 11, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Sylvan Hills Middle School (Cycle I) in the PCSSD. Provided information on ECOE/ACSIP Planning. On October 12, 2001, ADE Staff conducted an ECOE/ACSIP Overview with the Principal and Steering Committee Chairpersons at Jacksonville High School (Cycle I) in the PCSSD. On October 15, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Murrell Taylor Elementary in the PCSSD. Provided information on ACSIP Software. On October 16, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Oak Grove High School (Cycle I) in the PCSSD. Provided information on ECOE/ACSIP Planning. On October 18, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Daisy Bates Elementary (Cycle I) in the PCSSD. Provided information on ACSIP Software. 246 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On October 22, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Landmark Elementary School in the PCSSD. Provided information on ACSIP Software. Introduced a Title I Person. On October 23, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Academic Plus Charter School at Maumelle in the PCSSD. Provided information on ACSIP Planning. On October 26, 2001, ADE Staff attended Fall Festival at Warren Dupree Elementary in the PCSSD. On November 6, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Fuller Middle School in the PCSSD. Provided information on ACSIP Software. On November 9, 2001, ADE Staff met at the PCSSD Office with Jim Johnson of Instructional Support Services to discuss Technical Evaluation Review visits of the ECOE/ACSIP Team to be conducted on March 15, 2002. On November 9, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a Technical Evaluation Review at North Pulaski High School (Cycle I) in the PCSSD. On October 31, 2001, ADE Staff met with the Principal at Forest Park Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process and the upcoming team visit. On November 7, 2001, ADE Staff met with the Principal at Watson Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process. On November 8, 2001, ADE Staff made a drop-in visit at Rightsell Elementary School in the LRSD. The principal was not available. Left a message about a future meeting. On October 23, 2001, ADE Staff met with the Principal at Seventh Street Elementary in the NLRSD. Reviewed Benchmark test scores and the changes in the current School Improvement Plan. On October 24, 2001, ADE Staff met at Meadow Park Elementary in the NLRSD and reviewed Benchmark test scores with the principal and staff. On October 26, 2001, ADE Staff met at Amboy Elementary in the NLRSD and reviewed the current School Improvement Plan with the new Principal. On October 31, 2001, ADE Staff met at Rose City Middle in the NLRSD. Conducted a staff in-service on the Benchmark and the percent of students performing at or below basic. On November 2, 2001, ADE Staff met at the NLRSD Office. Discussed the upcoming School Improvement visit for the district with the Elementary Supervisor. 247 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On November 6, 2001, ADE Staff met at Poplar in the NLRSD. The revision of the School Improvement Plan was discussed with the new principal. On November 12, 2001, ADE Staff met at Jefferson Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal and the Campus Leadership Team. Discussed the ECOE/ACSIP Process and the Spring Team visit. Trained the team on using the ACSIP Software. Discussed School Improvement Process while going through the software. On November 13, 2001, ADE Staff met at Terry Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal and the Campus Leadership Team. Reviewed a draft of the Building School Improvement Plan. Discussed possible changes and the entire ECOE/ACSIP Process. On November 14, 2001, ADE Staff met at Mabelvale Middle School in the LRSD with the Principal and the Campus Leadership Team Chairpersons. Discussed the ECOE/ACSIP Process and the use of the ACSIP Software as a Title I Application. Recommended that the team review the sample ACSIP Plans within the ACSIP Software. On November 16, 2001, ADE Staff met at Forest Heights Middle School in the LRSD with the principal to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process. Set up a date in January to revisit the school and train the Campus Leadership Team in the use of the ACSIP Software. On November 27, 2001, ADE Staff met at Woodruff Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal and Campus Leadership Team Chairperson to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process. On November 30, 2001, ADE Staff went to McClellan High School in the LRSD. A meeting with the principal to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process was attempted, but the principal was unable to meet because of an unexpected, last-minute conflict. On December 03, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Rightsell Elementary School in the LRSD. Staff met with the Principal and the Campus Leadership Team Chairpersons to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process. On December 04, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Wilson Elementary School in the LRSD. Staff met with the Principal and the Campus Leadership Team Chairpersons to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process. On December 05, 2001, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at the LRSD Central Office. Staff met with Mac Huffman to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process. An ADE Federal Programs Specialist discussed the LRSD Schools on the School Improvement List. 248 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On November 9, ADE Staff met at Lynch Drive in the NLRSD to discuss the current Benchmark test scores. On November 15, ADE Staff met at Glenview Elementary in the NLRSD to provide staff in-service on the School Improvement Plan. On November 16, ADE Staff met at Boone Park in the NLRSD to discuss changes in the School Improvement Plan. On November 19, ADE Staff met at Pikeview Elementary in the NLRSD to review a draft of the School Improvement Plan. On November 20, ADE Staff met at Park Hill Elementary in the NLRSD to review a draft of the School Improvement Plan. On November 21, ADE Staff met at North Heights in the NLRSD to review a draft of the School Improvement Plan. On November 10, 2001, ADE Staff met at North Pulaski High School in the PCSSD. -ECOE/ACSIP Committees designated Achievement priorities that have been selected according to data analysis. On November 12, 2001, ADE Staff provided technical assistance at Fuller Middle School in the PCSSD (Cycle Ill). Staff loaded Cimarron Software on Principal's and Assistant Principal's computers. On November 15, 2001, ADE Staff met at Jacksonville High School in the PCSSD. Staff was accompanied by a Math Specialist. On November 21, 2001, ADE Staff met at Oak Grove High School in the PCSSD. Staff attended the school's ECOE/ACSIP Staff In-service. Staff worked with Literacy Committee. ADE Math Specialist worked with Math Committee on data analysis. Staff was accompanied by ADE Math Specialist. On November 21, 2001, ADE Staff provided ECOE/ACSIP Overview at Joe T. Robinson Middle School in the PCSSD (Cycle IV). On November 27, 2001, ADE Staff met at Academic Plus Charter School in Maumelle. staff accompanied both Title I Specialists to school on a technical assistance visit in the development of the Title I Plan. On December 3, 2001, Oak Grove High School in the PCSSD identified Literacy and Math priorities. 249 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On December 6, 2001, ADE Staff met at Sylvan Hills Middle School in the PCSSD with Principal and Steering Committee Chairperson. Staff discussed, reviewed and made recommendations on rough draft of ECOE/ACSIP Plan. ADE Staff was accompanied by English Teacher from Forest Heights Middle School (Cycle II) for technical assistance. On December 6, 2001, ADE Staff met at Sylvan Hills High School in the PCSSD with Assistant Principal and ECOE/ACSIP Committee Members. Staff made suggestions on use of data findings to include all students. Staff was accompanied by English Teacher from Forest Heights Middle School (Cycle II). On December 17, 2001, ADE Staff met at Meadowcliff Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss COE/ACSIP updates. Discussed Federal Programs Applications, ASIP Software, and the SIP Scoring Rubric. Left downloading instructions, SIP Rubric, and Rubric Score Sheet. On December 17, 2001, ADE Staff met at Mabelvale Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP updates. Discussed Federal Programs Applications, ASIP Software, and the SIP Scoring Rubric. Left downloading instructions, SIP Rubric, and Rubric Score Sheet. On January 2, 2002, ADE Staff met at Mitchell Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP updates. Discussed Federal Programs Applications, ASIP Software, and the SIP Scoring Rubric. Left downloading instructions, SIP Rubric, and Rubric Score Sheet. On January 3, 2002, ADE Staff met at M. L. King Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP updates. Discussed Federal Programs Applications, ASIP Software, and the SIP Scoring Rubric. Left downloading instructions, SIP Rubric, and Rubric Score Sheet. On January 7, 2002, ADE Staff met at Geyer Springs Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP updates. Discussed Federal Programs Applications, ASIP Software, and the SIP Scoring Rubric. Left downloading instructions, SIP Rubric, and Rubric Score Sheet. On January 7, 2002, ADE Staff met at Chicot Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP updates. Discussed Federal Programs Applications, ASIP Software, and the SIP Scoring Rubric. Left downloading instructions, SIP Rubric, and Rubric Score Sheet. On January 8, 2002, ADE Staff met at Fulbright Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP updates. Discussed Federal Programs Applications, ASIP Software, and the SIP Scoring Rubric. Left downloading instructions, SIP Rubric, and Rubric Score Sheet. 250 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On January 8, 2002, ADE Staff met with Marion Woods, Ester Crawford, and Dana Chadwick at NLR Central Office regarding school planning. On January 11, 2002, ADE Staff scheduled technical assistance with Mavis Cherry at Boone Park Elementary in the NLRSD. On December 12, 2001, ADE Staff met at North Pulaski High School in the PCSSD for a technical review visit. Staff discussed and advised on rough draft of ACSIP Plan. On December 13, 2001, ADE Staff met at Jacksonville High School in the PCSSD, for a technical review visit to assess plan. On January 8, 2002, ADE Staff met at Oak Grove High School, in the PCSSD, for a technical review visit. Used Score Sheet for School Improvement Plans Rubric to discuss and advise Principal and Steering Committee Chairperson on further development of ACSIP Plan. On January 9, 2002, ADE Staff met at Sylvan Hills Middle School, in the PCSSD, for a technical review visit with Reading/Writing Teacher from Mablevale Middle School and Math Teacher from-Forest Heights Middle School. Discussed rough draft of School Improvement Plan and made written recommendati0ns and changes. On January 15, 2002, ADE Staff met at North Heights Elementary in the NLRSD. Staff assisted Steering Committee with writing goals and action statements for the School Improvement Plan. On January 16, 2002, ADE Staff met at Park Hill Elementary in the NLRSD to review supportive data and its direct correlation to the goals that were chosen. On January 17, 2002, ADE Staff met at Boone Park Elementary in the NLRSD for in-service on the School Improvement Plan. On January 29, 2002, ADE Staff met at Pikeview Elementary in the NLRSD to review draft of School Improvement Plan. On January 31, 2002, ADE Staff met at Belwood Elementary in the NLRSD to assist committees with questions regarding writing action types. On February 1, 2002, ADE Staff met at Glenview Elementary in the NLRSD to assist committees with writing goals and action statements. On January 10, 2002, ADE Staff met at Washington Elementary in the LRSD with the principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP Process. Discussed Cimarron Software, Title I Applications, and the SIP Rubric. Gary Parish discussed the 75% criteria. 251 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On January 14, 2002, ADE Staff met at Bale Elementary in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP Process. Discussed Cimarron Software, Title I Applications, the SIP Rubric, and the 75% criteria. On January 14, 2002, ADE Staff met at Southwest Middle in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP Process. Discussed the downloading process for Cimarron Software, Title I Applications, and the SIP Rubric. On January 15, 2002, ADE Staff met at Wakefield Elementary in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP Process, Title I Applications, 75% criteria, and the SIP Rubric. On January 16, 2002, ADE Staff met at Forest Heights Middle in the LRSD with the Principal and the Campus Leadership Team to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process. On January 17, 2002, ADE Staff met at Henderson Middle in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP Process, Cimarron, Title I Applications, and the SIP Rubric. On January 28, 2002, ADE Staff met at McDermott Elementary in the LRSD with the Principal to discuss ECOE/A&SIP Process. Discussed the Title I Application Process, Cimarron Software, the SIP Rubric and scoring sheet. On January 30, 2002, ADE Staff met at Dodd Elementary in the LRSD with the Principal, Campus Leadership Chairpersons, and Mac Huffman of LRSD Central Office. Discussed the ECOE/ACSIP Process, Cimarron, Title I, and the 75% criteria. On February 5, 2002, ADE Staff met at LRSD Central Office with Mac Huffman to discuss all aspects of ECOE/ACSIP. On January 15, 2002, ADE Staff met at Jacksonville High in the PCSSD with the Principal, Randy Willison, the ECOE/ACSIP Steering Committee Chairperson, and members of the committee. Reviewed rough draft of School Improvement Plan using standards guide as reference. Recommended changes in School Improvement Plan. On January 16, 2002, ADE Staff met at Sylvan Hills High School in the PCSSD with Assistant Principal June Haney and members of ECOE/ACSIP Committees. Recommended changes in School Improvement Plan. Provided Principal with copies of Standards for Technology and AIPS for students. On January 24, 2002, ADE Staff met at Daisy Bates Elementary in the PCSSD with Principal Wanda Ruffins, and recommended changes in the School Improvement Plan. On January 28, 2002, ADE Staff delivered copies of PCSSD Cycle I Schools' Technical Review visits to Mr. Jim Johnson. Visits were conducted November 9, 2001 through January 28, 2002. 252 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On January 28, 2002, ADE Staff met at North Pulaski High in the PCSSD with Principal James Price and Steering Committee Chairpersons. Discussed revisions of the rough draft of the School Improvement Plan from last visit on 12/12/01. On February 11, 2002, ADE Staff met at Williams Elementary School in the LRSD with the Principal and Campus Leadership Chair to discuss ECOE/ACSIP, Title I, and the School Improvement Plan (SIP) Rubric. On February 15, 2002, ADE Staff met at Mabelvale Elementary School in the LRSD to conduct an overview of the ECOE/ACSIP Process for the entire staff. They led the staff through Cimarron in the Computer Lab. Federal Programs and the SIP Rubric were also discussed. On February 15, 2002, ADE Staff met at Stephens Elementary in the LRSD to conduct an overview of the ECOE/ACSIP Process for Chairpersons from Stephens and Woodruff. The Title I process and the SIP Rubric were also discussed. On February 19, 2002, ADE Staff met at Booker Elementary in the LRSD to conduct AM and PM Training Sessions on using the Cimarron Software, ACSIP Processes, Title I, and the SIP Rubric. Thirty-one schools were in attendance. On February 20, 2002, ADE Staff met at Otter Creek Elementary in the LRSD with the Campus Leadership Chair to follow up on previous Cimarron Training. On March 6, 2002, ADE Staff met at Wilson Elementary in the LRSD with the Campus Leadership Chairperson to discuss the School Improvement Plan and the Rubric. On March 7, 2002, ADE Staff met at the LRSD Central Office with all Cycle I Schools and Central Office Representatives to discuss the ECOE/ACSIP Process and the upcoming team visits. On February 5, 2002, ADE Staff provided technical assistance to Baker lnterdistrict Elementary in the PCSSD. On February 8, 2002, ADE Staff provided technical assistance to Murrell Taylor Elementary in the PCSSD. On February 11, 2002, ADE Staff met at Robinson Middle School in the PCSSD with the Principal and Campus Leadership Chair to discuss ECOE/ACSIP, Title I, and the Cimarron Software. The SIP Rubric was also discussed. On February 11, 2002, ADE Staff met at Tolleson Elementary School in the PCSSD with the Principal and Assistant Principal to discuss ECOE/ACSIP, Title I, and the SIP Rubric. Assisted in downloading Cimarron Software. 253 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On February 12, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Sylvan Hills High School in the PCSSD. Team Members included Peggy Covington, ADE Math Specialist. On February 15, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Sylvan Hills Middle School in the PCSSD. Team Members included Peggy Covington, ADE Math Specialist
Glenn Holloway, Math teacher, Forest Heights Middle School. Jim Johnson, Dr. Robert Clowers, and Dr. Peyton from PCSSD accompanied us on the review. Dr. Clowers assisted the school with Data Analysis. On February 18, 2002, the Oak Grove Steering Committee Chairperson cancelled the technical review visit and rescheduled it for February 21, 2002. On February 19, 2002, ADE Staff gave an ECOE/ACSIP presentation at Northwood Middle School in the PCSSD. On February 21, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Oak Grove High School in the PCSSD. Team members included Bette Freeland, an English/Literacy Department Professor from UALR. Jim Johnson and Dr. Robert Clowers from the PCSSD attended the review. Dr. Clowers assisted school with Data Analysis, and provided missing data to include in the plan. On February 22, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Jacksonville High School in the PCSSD. Jim Johnson and Dr. Robert Clowers from the PCSSD attended the review. Dr. Clowers assisted with the school's achievement data. On February 26, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at North Pulaski High School in the PCSSD. Jim Johnson and Dr. Robert Clowers from the PCSSD attended the review. On February 27, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Jacksonville High School in the PCSSD. Team members included Chris Alexander, a Math Specialist from the ADE. Jim Johnson and Robert Clowers from the PCSSD attended the review. On February 28, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Daisy Bates Elementary School in the PCSSD. Team members included Sara Hogg, Literacy Specialist UALR
Vera Robinson, Assistant Principal, Watson Elementary School
Pam Persons, Literacy Specialist, Little Rock School District
and Rebecka Martin, ACSIP Chair, Baseline Elementary School. Jim Johnson and Dr. Robert Clowers from the PCSSD attended the review. On March 1, 2002, ADE Staff discussed preparations for the ECOE/ACSIP Peer Team visit by phone with Oak Grove High School in the PCSSD. Staff spoke with Janis Morrison, Steering Committee Chairperson. 254 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On March 8-9, 2002, ADE Staff conducted ECOE Peer Team visits in the PCSSD. Schools monitored were Baker lnterdistrict Elementary, Landmark Elementary, Murrell Taylor Elementary, Cato Elementary, Warren Dupree Elementary, and Crystal Hill Magnet Elementary. On March 12, 2002, letters were mailed to Cycle I Principals in the PCSSD, requesting meeting times with them and ECOE Steering Committee Chairpersons. Meetings will begin ECOE Planning for upcoming 2002 Peer Team visitations. The Cycle I Schools are Daisy Bates Elementary School, Oakgrove High School, Sylvan Hills Junior High School, Sylvan Hills High School, Jacksonville High School, and North Pulaski High School. On February 13, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review of the SIP at Pikeview Elementary in the NLRSD. Assisted the Principal in downloading Cimarron Software. On February 19, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Park Hill Elementary in the NLRSD. ADE staff reviewed ACSIP Plan for March Team visit. On February 21, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Boone Park Elementary in the NLRSD. ADE staff reviewed ACSIP Plan for March earn visit. On February 22, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a techr.1ical review visit at Belwood Elementary in the NLRSD. ADE staff reviewed ACSIP Plan for March Team visit. On February 28, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at North Heights Elementary in the NLRSD. ADE staff reviewed ACSIP Plan for March Team visit. On March 5, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical review visit at Glenview Elementary in the NLRSD. ADE staff reviewed ACSIP Plan for March Team visit. On March 11, 2002, ADE Staff worked with Steering Committee Chairs on finalization of report at Boone Park Elementary in the NLRSD. On March 13, 2002, ADE Staff assisted in preparations for NLRSD Peer Team visit at the NLRSD Office. On March 11, 2002, ADE Staff went to Forest Park Elementary School in the LRSD. The Principal was unavailable. Information about the upcoming team visit was left with the secretary. On March 13, 2002, ADE Staff met with the ECOE/ACSIP Steering Committee and the Principal at Terry Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss progress on the SIP and the upcoming visit. 255 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On March 14, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal at Fair Park Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss progress on the SIP and the upcoming visit. On March 15, 2002, ADE Staff chaired the team for the ECOE/ACSIP visit at Daisy Bates Elementary School in the PCSSD. On March 18, 2002, ADE Staff delivered information about the upcoming LRSD team visit to the ECOE/ACSIP Chairperson at Robinson Middle School in the PCSSD. On March 19, 2002, ADE Staff chaired the ECOE/ACSIP visiting team at North Heights Elementary in the NLRSD. The team served as the NCA Team as well. On March 20, 2002, ADE Staff chaired the ECOE/ACSIP visiting team at Pike View Elementary School in the NLRSD. The team served as the NCA Team as well. On March 21, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal at J. A. Fair High School in the LRSD to discuss progress on the SIP and the upcoming team visit. On March 22, 2002, ADE Staff went to Pulaski Heights Elementary School in the LRSD. The Principal was unavailable. Information for the upcoming team visit was left with the secretary. On April 2, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal and Campus Leadership Chairperson at Carver Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss updating the SIP and using the Cimarron Software. On April 3, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a final visit to the closing Badgett Elementary School in the LRSD. On April 3, 2002, ADE Staff met with the ECOE/ACSIP Co-Chairs at Carver Elementary School in the LRSD to suggest changes in the current plan and to provide instruction in using the Cimarron Software. On April 4, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal at Jefferson Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss progress on the School Improvement Plan and the upcoming visit. On March 18, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a staff in-service on the ACSIP/ECOE Process at the North Little Rock High School West Campus. On March 19, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a Supervised ECOE Team visit at Belwood Elementary in the NLRSD. On March 19, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a Supervised ECOE Team visit at Boone Park Elementary in the NLRSD. 256 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On March 19, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a supervised ECOE Team visit at Glenview Elementary in the NLRSD. On March 20, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a supervised ECOE Team visit at North Heights Elementary in the NLRSD. On March 20, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a supervised ECOE Team visit at Park Hill Elementary in the NLRSD. On March 20, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a supervised ECOE Team visit at Pike View Elementary in the NLRSD. On March 21, 2002, ADE conducted staff in-service on ECOE at North Little Rock High School East Campus. On March 22, 2002, ADE Staff met at the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) for ORME Training. On April 1, 2002, ADE Staff met at the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) for ACSIP Training. On April 3,_2002, ADE Staff conducted a Technical Assistance Meeting with Steering Committee on ACSIP Process at the North Little Rock High School East Campus. On April 4, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a Technical Assistance Meeting on the ACSIP Process with the Principal at Central Sixth Grade. On March 15, 2002, ADE staff conducted ECOE/ACSIP Peer Team visits in six PCSSD Cycle II Schools: North Pulaski High School, Sylvan Hills High School, Sylvan Hills Middle School, Jacksonville High School, Oak Grove High School, and Daisy Bates Elementary School. On March 22, 2002, ADE Staff conducted a technical assistance visit at Northwood Middle School in the PCSSD. Cimarron Software was discussed. On April 8, 2002, ADE Staff monitored the Fourth Grade Benchmarks Test at Jefferson Elementary School in the LRSD. On April 9, 2002, ADE Staff monitored the Sixth Grade Benchmarks Test at Henderson Middle School in the LRSD. On April 9, 2002, ADE Staff met with ECOE/ACSIP Cycle II Schools at LRSD Central Office to discuss the team process for 2002-2003. 257 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On April 10, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal of Dunbar Middle School in the LRSD to discuss the progress on the ECOE/ACSIP Process. Federal Programs Application was discussed. On April 11, 2002, ADE Staff monitored 11th grade Literacy and EOC Exams at McClellan High School in the LRSD. On April 11, 2002, ADE Staff provided ACSIP Overview at Fulbright Elementary in the LRSD. On April 16, 2002, ADE Staff met with the ECOE/ACSIP Steering Committee Chair of Baseline Elementary School in the LRSD to review the plan and discuss progress. Federal Programs Applications processes were discussed. On April 18, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal of Forest Park Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss the upcoming visit. On April 30, 2002, ADE Staff supervised the ECOE/ACSIP Team visits at five LRSD Schools: J. A. Fair High School, Parkview High School, Baseline Elementary School, Fair Park Elementary School, and Jefferson Elementary School. On May 1, 2002, ADE Staff supervised the ECOE/ACSIP Team visits at five LRSD Schools: Wilson Elementary School, David 0. Dodd Elementary School, Forest Park Elementary School, Pulaski Heights Elementary School, and Terry Elementary School. On May 1, 2002, ADE Staff provided monitored Algebra I EOC Exam at Parkview Magnet High School in the LRSD. On May 6, 2002, ADE Staff met at the Central Office with the Federal Programs Coordinator and the private schools served by the LRSD. The funds application processes were discussed. On April 9, 2002, ADE Staff provided Professional Development on ACSIP at the North Little Rock East/West Campus. On April 10, 2002, ADE Staff monitored 8th Grade Benchmarks Test at Ridgeroad Middle School in the NLRSD. On April 12, 2002, ADE Staff attended ACSIP Meeting on ACSIP Reports at the NLRSD Office. On May 2, 2002, ADE Staff provided monitored Geometry EOC Exam at North Little Rock East High School. On May 6, 2002, ADE Staff provided Professional Development on ACSIP at the North Little Rock West Campus. 258 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On May 7, 2002, ADE Staff provided ACSIP Training and Overview at Poplar Street 6th Grade in the NLRSD. On May 8, 2002, ADE Staff provided Professional Development on ACSIP at the North Little Rock East Campus. On April 18, 2002, ADE Staff provided technical assistance visit at North Pulaski Middle School in the PCSSD. Assisted ECOE/ACSIP Chair with converting School Improvement Plan to Software Format. On May 28-29, 2002, ADE Staff met at the LRSD IRC to provide School Improvement in-service for LRSD staff. On May 31, 2002, ADE Staff met with the ECOE/ACSIP Chairperson at Wilson Elementary School in the LRSD to discuss the follow-up from the External Team visit and the Federal Programs Applications process. On June 7, 2002, ADE Staff met at the LRSD Central Office with the Central Office staff to discuss the Federal Programs Applications process. On May 22, 2002, ADE Staff met at the NLRSD Central Office with-the Federal Programs Coordinator about the applications process. On May 29, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal and ECOE/ACSIP Chairperson at Dupree Elementary School in the PCSSD to review the SIP, discuss the Federal Programs process, and offer suggestions for revisions. ADE Staff conducted ECOE/ACSIP Overview presentation visits at the following Pulaski County Cycle I Schools with Principals and Steering Committee Chairpersons. Expectations were discussed for Peer Team visits scheduled March 14, 2003. School personnel were provided with packets of materials that included the ACSIP Rubric, Scoring sheet, information on ACTAAP, Academic Improvement Plans (AIPs), Student Standards for Technology, Curriculum Alignment and Mapping, sample ACSIP Plans, scheduled monthly Technical Review visits from September 2002 - February 2003. Correlates were discussed as part of ACSIP/ECOE. Provided technical assistance, loaded and explained procedure for using Cimarron Software in the development of School Improvement Plan. May 21, 2002 Homer Adkins Elementary May 23, 2002 Mills High May 24, 2002 Academic Plus Charter May 28, 2002 Robinson High May 29, 2002 Tolleson Elementary May 30, 2002 Jacksonville Elementary 9:00-12:30 May 30, 2002 Arnold Drive Elementary 1 :00-3:30 259 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of July 31, 2012 (Continued) On June 13, 2002, ADE Staff met at the LRSD Central Office with the Federal Program Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to assist with the application process. On June 18, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal and Administrative Assistant at Baseline Elementary in the LRSD to work on the Title I Application/SIP/Cimarron. On June 18, 2002, ADE Staff met with the Principal and Administrative Assistant at McClellan High School in the LRSD to work on the SIP/Cimarron. On June 24, 2002, ADE Staff assisted the Administrative Assistant at Baseline Elementary in the LRSD in upgrading the SIP. On June 25 and 27, 2002, ADE Staff assisted the Title I Coordinator at the LRSD Central Office in completing the Federa
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