Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RECEIVED New Futures Department JAN 2 6 1999 OfflCE OF Desegregation Monitoring DATE
January 25, 1998 TO: Middle School Steering Committee FROM: Li Young, New Futures Liaison and Restructuring Director RE: Communities in Schools Program Please find enclosed a copy of the Communities in Schools Program Standards that were requested at the steering committee meeting.Appendix C QUALITY STANDARDS aSCBWSS 59 cmccQf OHSSGREGAriCS LOCAL PROGRAM STANDARDS REVIEW INSTRUMENT c-1CIS LOCAL PROGRAM STANDARDS REVIEW (Note ll.at asteiiskcd standards denote tliose that have a different interpretation when applied in the coinprehens.ve strate^ context parentlietical phrases iininediately following each of tlie standards in question) These dilleieiices aie uuthned in mWMMI coMMpm L GOVERNING BOARD 1 2 3 The local CIS board of duectors has adopted a Mission Statement that is coosiateot in content and spirit with national CIS mission. The CIS program is incorporated as an independent, non-profit corporation, or the CIS program operates under the auspicea of another non-profit corporati^^_____________ CIS programs that operate under the auspices of a corporation that is not chatted as an independent CIS non-profit corporation must meet the following conditions: Copy of Mission Slilenienl Copy of corporation charters Copy of Mission Statement, resolution, or amended by-laws a The corporations mission and that of CIS are essentially the same, or the corporation has adopted a resolution amended iu by-laws to reflect the or corporations commitment to the CIS mission. b The corporation has amended its by-laws or adopted a resolution of corarmtraent Io the operation and financing of the CIS program. Copy of by-laws or resolutionCIS LOCAL PROGRAM STANDARDS REVIEW (Note dial asterisked standards denote diose that have a different inlerprelalion when applied in the comprehensive strategy context These dilfeiences aie outlined in parendiclical phrases uiiniedialely following each of die standards ui question). I *' COMMENTS c. The CIS advisory board and the nonprofit corporations board of director* together form the CIS goveniing board. The CIS advisory board and the ceqaaratioQ have * written agreement that specifies the mutual and individual responaibilifies of each board to ensure that the program will meet national CIS Standards. (See page 12, 1-3C for clarificatioo). I 2 Advisory Board or CIS Committee rosier Copy of agreement d. The CIS advisory board develops and operates under its own by-laws. Copy of by-liws 4 Tlie CIS programs name is Communities In Schools of (the name of the city, community or county where it operates) (e g.. Communities In Schools of Chicago). For programs that have used different names and logos, there should be a plan to use and incorporate the national name, logo, and tag line in the aforementioned format Copies of letterhead, brochures or plans for new letterhead and brochures 5 6. The non-profit governing corporation has on file a written determination from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and llio state aullioriiy certifying that its tax exempt status, classifications and numbers - copies of which have been sent to the national CIS headquarters. The CIS board of directors or CIS advisory board is organized into workmg committees as specified m the boards by-laws 1 2. 1 2 Copy in file Confirmation from CIS, Inc. Board roster willi ofTicers and coininittoe membership Committee reportsCIS LOCAL PROGKAM SI ANDARhS REVIEW (Note dial aslerisked standards denote diose dial have a different interpretation when applied in the comprehensive strategy context * t r . . I. . i.. 11A n I f kd el tt 11/1 aril e 111 n I lur'l i/in t These dillereuees aie uulhtied ill pareridielical phrases iinniedialely following each ol the standards ui question) 1 The CIS corporations board of directors or die CIS advisory board includes members from the public, private, and in4^>eo4otd sectors 8 CIS board members participate in board orientation and continued board development. and/or sign off on, receiving packets of information regarding training materials provided by sUte, local, or national CIS organizations. (See page 13,1-8 for clarification ) u JSL COMMKNTS Board roster with members professional employer and title I. 2. 3 CIS state or national trainmg records or Member's certificate of participation Members signature mdicating receipt of board development materials It is recommended that board members attend additional sUte and/or national training opportunities II. BOARD RESPONSIBIUTIES 1 The CIS governing board, with the program director, has adopted and implemented a three-year strategy to secure public and pnvate fiinduig and community resources to meet its budgetary requirements. I 2. 3 4 A copy of die strategy plan flic governing board collectively secures sufficient funds and resources required to meet its annual budget A copy of the annual budget widi income sources Income sources m die annual budget should reflect broad-based suppoit 2. The CIS governing board has approved a current armual program operations plan and budget ___________________________ Copy of approved cuncnl annual program operations plan and budget on fileC IS LOCAL PROG KAM STANDARDS REVIEW (Note dial asterisked standards denote those dial have a difl'ereill interprelalioii when applied in die comprehensive strategy context parendiclical phrases immediately following each of die standards in question) t hese dilVereiiees are uulluied in mn MSI ...>a. 3 The cunenl annual program operations plan, as adopted by the CIS governing board, presents goals and objectives that are related to the needs of the studenU for whom the program is intended. This plan includes targets or objectives for the brokering of services and for repositioning staff from community agencies and organizations Io meet identified program intervention needs. A copy of the current annual program operations plan 4 5. 6 7 The CIS governing board has secured the sanction of the school district or superintendent to operate a CIS program in conjunction with the school districts schools. The CIS governing board and the appropriate CIS state program have signed a Leiter of Agreement that includes the provisions stated in Appendix A, Letter of Agreement between a stale CIS Program and a local CIS Program. Where there is no CIS Suie Program, the CIS govemmg board and the national CIS, Inc. have signed a Letter of Agreement lliat mcludes provisions stated in Appendix A, Letter of Agreement between CIS nalional/regional and a local CIS program The CIS programs governing board has designated an individual to manage the programs operations who is responsible Io the CIS governing board. The CIS governing board provides the CIS program a main or central office facility Copy of statement of school district official report, or evidence of school districts support Signed Letter of Agreement from state CIS or CIS national I 2 I 1 Executive Directors name, employment status, position description Orgaiiuational chart T On-site observation Address( IS LOCAL PKOGKAM S l'ANDAUDS REVIEW IN I ili.i asterisked slandaids denote tl.ose tli.t have a dilferent interpretat.o.i when applied tn tlie comprehensive sttale^ context These diff (Note tliat asterisked penUielical plirases immediately following each of tlie standards in question) leieiices aie uulliiicd UI .OS 8 The governing board has established policies for. a. b c. d e. f g h personnel management liabihty coverage development of t strategic (Umg-range) plan development of operational plans training and staff dcvelopmenl fiscal controls program evaluation development of a funding and resource 1 1 3. Policy/personncl manual Copy of insurance contract Copy of plans 9. 10 11 plan ____________________ The governing board keeps written records on file of iu official activities._____________ The governing board renders an aimual program report that includes a report on progress toward achieving each adopted program goal and objective and files annual reporU with sUte and regional/national offices. _______________ There is an independent annual audit of iu programs financial records (or limited review in the case of programs with smaller budgets - see glossary for definition) which shall be reviewed by the CIS govemmg board. _____ IIL LETTERS OF AGREEMENT Tlicre IS a Letter of Agreement between CIS if one exists, and nationaiyregional, state program as in section II, Hi} CIS local programs (same Board minutes on file 1 2. Annual report on file Confirmation from state and iiational/regional offices Audit report on file Lelterts) of Agreement on fileCIS LOCAL PROGRAM S TANDARDS REVIEW (Note that asterisked standards denote those tlia. have a different interpretation when applied in the comprehensive strate context (Note Uiat asterisKco p.rentlietical pluases inimediately following each of the standards in question) These dillereiiees ate uiilliiteil in statiminto^ INOICAIORS CO M MINTS V. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 1 2 3 4 Tlie executive director prepares a cuneol annual program operations plan and budget for the approval of tlie CIS governing board. The executive director, with members of the CIS governing board, prepares and unplements an annual fund-raising and resource development plan. ______________ The executive director, with the CIS governing board, develops the CIS long- range strategic plan at least every five years. Key components of this plan include the following: a. assessment of internal program capacity as well as the external enviroiunent, b statement of vision and mission, c. identified goals, objectives, timeluies, responsibilities, and appropriate measures of success. (Note thst this plan may contain within it the resource development plan called for in section 11, # 1)______________________ The executive duector prepares periodic reports for the CIS governing board on program finances and resource development, tlie operations of the local CIS projects, and such other topics as requested by the governing boarU_______________________ Copy of ciurent annual program operations plan and budget on file (same as in section II. #2 and #3) Copy of tlie plan which idenlifies public, pnvale. state, and federal fund-raising and resource acquisition strategies Long-range sUategic plan on file Copies of board reports on file(Note diat 5 6 7 8 9. < IS LOC AL PROGRAM S I ANDAKhS REVIEW asterisked standards denote diosc diat have a diflcreiit iiileiprelalion when applied in die parendietical plirases coini uiunediately following each of die standards in question) The executive director has formed a management team with specified individual responsibihlies for supportmg project operations, mdudmg the development and coordmalion of services for studenU al the project sites ____________________ The CIS program has reached agreements with local community agencies or organizations to provide health services, human development services, and/or educational support services for studenU and families associated with CIS project sites The CIS program operates at least one CIS proiect that is servmg studenU al the site and has met project. all national standards for the CIS The CIS program has a site coordinator for each CIS site The site coordinator is iponsible for the coordination of services resp------ for youth and families associated with one more CIS sites. or The CIS program has implemented a uniform student records system at all sites to momlor StudenU enrollment, participation in services, and performance outcomes. (In the case of a comprehensive strategy, the program has a standardized system to monitor student participation in services, and die impact of the repositioned service on the students it serves.) ipreheiisive slralegy eonlexl I liesc dillcrciitcs aie uulliiieJ III 1 2. Personnel chart on file Job descnplions on file Letters of Agreement on file or Leiters noting decisions and/or agreements Documentation on file School site coordinators name, job description, and school site on record Data collection system in place and available for review( IS LOCAL PROGRAM S l ANDARDS REVIEW (Note tlial asterisked standards denote tliose that have a different inlerpretalion when applied in tlie comprehensive strategy context 1'hcsc dilleiences aie uutlincd in parenthelical phrases linniediaiely following each of tlie standards m question) B COM MENIS *10 The CIS program monitors and reports at a inininiiun the CIS students' dropout rales, attendance, disciplinary actioiu (wherever available), and promotion/graduatiiMi rates. The CIS program may monitor and report on any otlier indicators that are appropriate. (In the case of a comprehensive strategy, the program will monitor the same indicators for the entire student body.) I 2 Sludeiil records on file Reports on file 11 The CIS program ensures all reasonable criminal background checks are conducted and government clearance reports received on all CIS employees and volunteers who have direct contact with students prior to their invofvement with any student Records in personnel files 12 The executive director provides required periodic reports to the programs funders, partners, and the appropriate CIS state, regional, or national office. Periodic reports on file in state/regional/national offices 13 Within their first six months on the job, all new CIS executive directors will participate in appropriate training conducted by the state or national/regional CIS. Training will be based on the national CIS manual or a substitute course approved by the state or national CIS organization It is recommended that ail executive directors attend trainmg al the CIS Traming Institute. 1 2 CIS national or state trauiing records Traming certificate 14 All CIS program staff (hired, repositioned, assigned, and volunteer) will participate in at least one in-service traming per year as defined by local, state, or regional/national CIS Training records/certificate on fileCIS LOCAL PROGKAM S I ANDARDS REVIEW (Note tli.l asterisked standards denote tliose that have a diflereiil inlerprelation when applied in the comprehensive slralegy conlexi parentlietical plirases immediately tollowing each of tlie standards in question) These dilleieiices aie oiilliiied in W INWCATOBS COMLMKJSrrS V. PROJECT OPERATIONS A. Project Operationi: PROJKCT PARTICIPATION 1 2. 3 The program's policy is that studenU choose to participate in the CIS program except in certain disciplinary settings (e.g., far adjudicated youth). A signed consent or contract agreement is on file for each CIS-enrolled student. (In the case of a comprehensive strategy, this standard may be omitted.) An agreement is signed between assigned and repositioned staff and the CIS program that outlines expectations and the staff member s desire Io participate in the CIS program. The agreement is part of the staff members personnel file. Copy of written policy statement and consent form Signed consent forms on file Agreements m personnel files B. 4 Project Operations: PLANNING The project site staff, with designated program management staff, develop and implement the annual site operations plan of services. _______ Annual site plan on file 5. The site operations plan is based on the needs of the students enrolled al that site and tire CIS programs adopted goals and objectives for smdcnl achievements____________ Review of plan I6 1 8. 9 (Note that asterisked CIS LOCAL P . .1 1 IP ilu.se that have a different uilerpretation when applied in standards denote ,..edialely following e...: Project site staff monitor overaU student . .. J ctiiH^nt OBfllCIOMtiAO UI rivivv* ----------------- , . . needs and overall student participation services to identify needed changot in services Project directors will participate m CIS orientation traiiung provided by local, sta or regional staff prior to beginnmg wort at the school site Orientation training b based on CIS orientation training packoU developed by CIS national. __________ /JI project duoctors will participate in approprute trainmg provided by local, state, ^PLiinnaVremonal staff at bast once a ye^r For each CIS student outcome objective m Ihe operations plan, one or more interventions are provided at the site to address that outcome. (In the case of a comprehensive strategy, replay C^ outcome objective" with student body outcome objective .) C. Project Operathm.: StRVlCtS FOR studfnts and families 10 Tlie project site mamtams a positive, caring P that encourages student success environment 11 The CIS staff ensures pareni/farnily and mvolvemenl activities are planned and ROCKAM S'l'ANhARDS RLVILW the comprehensive strategy context each of llic standards in tiucslion) Records of monitoring on file Documentation on file I 2 CIS stale or national records Certificate of attendance List of outcome objectives and the conespondmg services tliat will support the attainment of tliose objectives Students can name one or more stalf members and/or volunteers with whom tliey feel comfortable talkuig_________ Documentation of parent conferences, home vuits or oilier activities involving parents________________________ 11,CSC Jillereiices ate outlined iii commentsCIS LOCAL PkOGkAM S'l ANhARDS REVIEW (Note that asterisked standards denote those that have a d.llerei.l uiterpretatio.i when applied in the comprehensive strategy pareiitlietical phrases unmedialely following each of Ilie standards ui question) eonlexl These dillereuees aie utillined in 12 13 On-site program intervention included in the site operations plan are provided in accordance with service guides or plana that describe
tlie studenU who are intended to participate, the activities and/or services that are provided, staff requiremenU
and the objectives of each intervention.__________ As outlmed in the site operations plan, the CIS project provides access to a comprehensive array of services to aiUtess the needs of studenU and their families such as: a health services b other human service delivery c educational support services d counseling c. life skills sclivities f parental/family support and strengthening and/or parental involvemcnl g. career development h recreation and enrichment i. juvenile justice services j. community-based programs (e g., extended day programs, summer programs, family resource centers, etc ) I 1 1. 2. 3. 1 JSOW Review of site operations plan Documentation of provision of services List of available services, contacts Record of referrals Record of activities COMMtNT> 14. CIS project staff conduct regular team meelmgs to develop/monitor student case plans and to monitor progress (In the case of a comprehensive strategy, replace student Muiules, notes on file case plans* with repositioned service impact and progress" )( IS LOCAL PROGKAM S l ANDARhS REVIEW (Note dial asterisked standards denote lliose that have a different inlerpretalion when applied in the comprehensive strategy tonlexi These dilleiences ate oiillmed m parentliclical phrases iininedialely following each of the standards in question) sTAyyiOwrPf, w ^TAriP.w 'i COMMJUSni'S D. Project Opcratlona: STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE CIS PROGRAM *15. Project records mclude a CIS file on each CIS-enrolled student (In the case of t comprehensive strategy, this standard may be omitted ) * 16. A parent or guardian has given written permission for the minor student Io enroll in tlie CIS program. (In the case of a comprehensive strategy, this standard may be omitted ) * 17 CIS-enrolled students are assigned a case manager who meets regularly with the stuilenl to develop and monitor the case plan and the students progress (In the case of a comprehensive strategy, this standard may be omitted ) E. Project Operations: MANAGEMENT 18 Designated CIS staff manage service coordination and project records al the school site. 19 Project site staff maintain records of student eruollmenls, participation in services, and measures of student outcomes on program objectives in CIS project files. Files on record Written pcnnission on File Periodic reports in student files Project site job descriptions I 2. Sludciil records on file Student outcome data reported 20 The project director provides required periodic reports to the program director as specified m the programs student records system and/or nianagenient information system Reports on file(Note Utal asterisked standards denote CIS I OCAL PROGRAM SI'ANDARDS REVIEW I, lb |j - uuheii aonhed 111 the comprehensive strategy context dmse that have a dillereiit .d.rds in question) I liese dilleiciitcs aie oiilliiied in parentlietical phrases J w IHtXCATORK VI. A. additional standards FOR SPECIFIC CIS PROJECT model SITES Additional Standards for an .^endewy Project Model SIU 1 All CIS-enrolled sludenU are grouped together with other CIS-enrolled stud^U for I 2. Student schedules Teacher schedules 1. 3 4 5 6 a minimum mstniction. of two cUm porioda P day for The school operates under a recognized educational authonty (i e.. pubUc school Ixtter of Agrocinenl between CIS and school district, slate school, or recognized independent school)- The school district or other educational authonty assigits a principal or lead and appropriately certified teachers and staff to the site. ___________________________ Students earned crediU are accepted by the cz-hool district or other educational authonty ^ If the site is free-standing, all support services normaUy provided by a school district arc provided for (e g, meals, transportation, hbrary media services exlra- cum^a activities, etc ) by the school system or other institution(s).___________ _ Letter of Agrocineiit between CIS and school Documentation of services available and refenals to agencies The program has one or more sponsors Listing of sponsor(s)CIS LOCAL PROGRAM S TANDARDS REVIEW (Note dial asterisked standards denote diose dial have a different iiilerprclalioii when applied in die comprehensive stralegy coiitexi I liese dillereiiees are oulliiicd in parendielical phrases inimediately following each of the standards ui queslion) COMMRNl^ B. Additional Standards for the Comprehensive Strategy/Whole-Scfiool Project Model 1. A school-wide/school community-wide assessment of student/school community needs is completed on a regular basis. 2 All smdenU and families are eligible for services which have been repositioaed by CIS, school and CIS personnel jointly determine who receives these services. Docuinentation of a school-wide and/or school community-wide needs assessment. Documentation of activities and services available as needed to all students emolled in the school 3 The site(s) can demonstrate that there is an increasing number of CIS brokered services which are, wherever possible, duectly reaching a growing number of students and families as determinod by tlie school/CIS personnel 4 The CIS staff brokers direct services which respond to school needs assessments and prionties, CIS may also broker indirect services (such as assembly speakers, health fairs, career fairs, etc.) which reach all students en masse. Documentation that tliere is an increasing amount of ClS-brokercd services reaching an increasmg number of students. Documentation of indirect services tliat reach ail students en masse (such as assembly speakers, healtli faus, career fairs, etc.) 5 Tlie project sile(s) is monitoring direct service provision and its impact as well as aggregate, school-wide student outcome data (i.e., school drop-out rates, absentee rates, promotion and graduation rates, incidences of discipline, etc.) (Same as referenced on C- 9,10aiid C-12, #14 ) Documentation of ducct service provision impicl. as well as changes in aggregate school-wide student dala/systcin-wide data. IS' CIS LOCAL PHOIiKAM STANDAKhS RLVILW .... II,.I have a different uiterprelation when applied ui tlic comprehensive slralegy contcxl (Note that asterisked standards deno e inimediately following each of tl.e standards in question) These dilleieiiees aie oulliiied in COMMENTS 6 CIS Mid school stiff coordinate both pre-existing Mid CIS-brokered sorvicea into one efficient and holistic deliwy system VIL CIS TRAINING A. Replication Talk Force I CIS replication task force members will participate in CIS orienUtion and (continued) replication process training delivered by sUte or national offices. Training will be based on 2. CIS national training materials____________ The CIS local liaison must participate in CIS replication trammg delivered by CIS state or regional/national. B. 3. tiacutfva Directors Witbm their first six months on tlic job, all new CIS executive directors will participate in appropriate training conducted by the state or national/regional CIS. Training will be based on the national CIS manual or a substitute course approved by the state or national CIS organization It is recommended that all executive directors attend the CIS Trainmg Institute (Also referenced in Program MMiagenient StMidMds ) Evidence that CIS persomiel and existing school staff arc jomtly coordinatuig tlic delivery of student services Staff development and plans on file that target the entire school Records or certificates of attendance Records or certificates of attendance Records or certificates of attendMiceC?IS LOCAL PROGRAM STANDARDS REVIEW (Note dial asterisked standards denote tliose that have a different interprelation when applied in tlie comprehensive strategy context These dilleiences aie uutlincd in parenllielical phrases irnitiedialely following each of the standards in question) 4 CIS board members will participate in board orientation and contmued board development delivered by state, local, or national CIS organizations Board development will be based on national traming materials ma4o available to all local programs. It is recommended that board members attend additional state and/or national training opportunities. (Also referenced in Governing Board Standards.) C. Project Director 5 6 Records or cerlificites of iltendsnce COMMtNT^ Project drrectors will participate itt CIS orientatron training provided by locol. stale, or regional staff prior to beginning work at the school site. Onentation training will be based on CIS orientation traming packets developed by CIS national. Records or cerliftcates of altendance All project directors will participate in appropriate training provided by IrKal, state, or rutional/regional staff at least once per year. (Also referonced in Project Operatrons Standards ) Records or certrfrcates of allertdattce D. Local Program Staff 7 All CIS program staff (hired, repositioned, assigned, and volunteer) will participate in at least one in-service training per year as defined by local, state or nationaVregrorul CIS. (Also referenced in Program Management Standards.) Records or certrfrcates of attendance( IS LOCAL PROGRAM SPANDARDS REVIEW (Note that asterisked standards denote those lliat have a different inlerprelation when applied ui the comprehensive strategy context These diffeiences are outlined in parentlietical phrases iininediately following each of tlie standards tn question) ax ...lit...,. 8 All volunteers and mentors working with CIS students must participate in a CIS orieotaticii prior to bemg assigned to a student Thia orientation will be conducted by local, Stalo, or national CIS staff. Records or ccrtiTicites of attendance 9 Ongoing training and support for mentors will be provided by local programs with support and technical assistance from state and national CIS. Records or certificates of attendance Appendix C Concluded.John A. Riggs, IV Senator 16n 1 I>sTRK:r Office 501-570-3528 Fax 501-570-3218 E-mail jolmitS jarij^oom P.O. BOX 1399 LITTLE ROCK. ARK/WSAS 72203-1399 W J as
Member: EiKCATION CtTY, County, Local AtfzMrs Committee on Committees Joint Commiti ee on Advanced Communications AND iNFORMzVnON TECHNOLOC.Y RECEIW THE SENATE STATE OF ARKANSAS MAR 1 S 1989 March 12, 1999 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MOKlTORiKS Ms. Margie Powell Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 E. Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Pow I am inviting you to join Dr. Les Camine, Mayor Jim Dailey and me in an exciting new venture for the city of Little Rock, the Little Rock School District and the children and families of our community. I have agreed to chair the Communities In Schools of Little Rock Leadership Task Force. This task force will help design and implement a Communities In Schools initiative in the Little Rock School District. I am hoping that you will consider being part of this task force. We will hold our first meeting March 22, 1999 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Little Rock School District central office. I am enclosing information on Communities In Schools for your perusal. I invite you to read over it and then attend the meeting so we can discuss our vision for the project and how you can be a part of our effort. Ann Kamps, Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Arkansas or Liz Lucker, Local Liaison for Communities In Schools of Little Rock will follow up with you next week to answer any questions you may have. If you prefer, you may contact Ann at 370-9661 or Liz at 324-0519, ext. 823. Thank you very much for your interest and support. Sincerely, ohn Riggs, IV State inator The arka.\sa5 Senate State Cajtol LnTuE Rock, Akka.\sas 7220
TELEFHCXE fSOl) 682-6107 ( Communities In Schools Believes... ...that keeping kids in school is not simply a teachers or a schools responsibility. Every morning thousands of Little Rock students bring a host of problems to schooL Family troubles, poor health, fear of violence, economic instability present challenges even the most outstanding teachers and administrators cannot solve alone. ...that the responsibility of keeping kids in school, of preparing young people to successfully learn and achieve belongs to everyone...parents, students, neighbors, health care providers, business leaders, social workers, counselors and volunteers. Communitybased problems demand community-based solutions. ... that a community development approach... supporting education by unifying the resources of a local conununity around children, families and schools... is the most efficient and cost-effective way to significantly raise student expectations and improve academic performance. ... that developing a comprehensive plan designed to connect untapped community resources with children at the school site, will also strengthen, expand and enhance ongoing programs critical to students success and well-being. Communities In Schools is not a specific program which gets imposed on kids and their schools. Instead... ...it is a process by which local leaders, concerned citizens and parents join with schools, umted in their belief that keeping all kids in school is essential to the social and economic future of the community.Who Wins with Communities In Schools? Kids...Through CIS, all kids can get extra help, attention and support. Specific individual needs can be addressed in a comprehensive, coordinated effort. Parents...Through the CIS site coordinators, parents will see and experience the school districts commitment to their children. This will be especially welcome during the crucial middle school transition process. Teachers...Through CIS, there will be trained, professional staff to provide teachers and administrators with additional on-site support and referral capabilities. This process can also ease the transition for teachers. Schools...Through CIS, the community partners with the school district to help bring additional resources into the schools. These will not be pilot proarams at pilot sites, but a full array of services for all schools. These resources can range from health and social services, to the arts, to actual financial support. And, CIS holds each site accountable for achieving its desired results. Business... Through CIS, corporate Little Rock will see visible evidence of the Little Rock School District and the community it serves committed to improving academic outcomes and building a larger, more qualified future work force. Businesses will find it easier to promote the schools to prospective employees considering re-locating in Little Rock. Programs such as Partners in Education and Vital Links will be enhanced with additional business and corporate support. In CIS communities across the country, corporate leaders have become far more receptive to accepting financial responsibilities and more involved as community partners. Little Rock...Through CIS, the community, itself, will participate in direct day-to- day successes and on-going activities in the schools. It will benefit from a coordinated and focused initiative that better utilizes all of the resources available to students and their families. And, with CISs connection to Americas Promise, Little Rock children will have even more opportunities to participate in community service projects, learning the important lesson of giving back. By joining with Pulaski Countys Promise to Youth, CIS support the crucial connection of community growth and economic development.Why a local CIS Task Force? The local CIS task force chairperson, school superintendent and CIS state director will select the task force membership. Recommended members may include: Educators and administrators (K-12, technical and four-year colleges), Private Sector (business, media, non-profit, and potential funders) Professionals (youth, health, human services, juvenile justice, law enforcement, housing, etc.) Community and government leaders Clergy and faith groups Parents Students The CIS Task Force is asked to accomplish the following
Assess, understand and own the problems facing young people in the community
Determine local needs
Identify available resources
Create a comprehensive plan to provide an integrated system of support to all students
Present proposals to the local board of education for approval
and finally Build a local Communities In Schools organization. The end result is a community-owned program that effectively unifies all applicable resources of the community around students to help them successfully learn.Finally, Why CIS and Why Now? Why CIS? For almost thirty years. Communities In Schools has provided a means to the end,,,a graduation diploma, a better prepared graduate, a healthier community of young people and a brighter future for many who never envisioned one. Through its national office, CIS can offer a school district and the community it serves: Free technical assistance
Quarterly national training institutes and/or local/regional cluster training options
The benefit of rapidly growing national partnerships (Cisco, Morgan Stanley/ Dean Witter, American Association of School Administrators, Americas Promise, and the NFL among others)
National working agreements with United Way of America and Boys and Girls Clubs of America
and A network of more than 1000 CIS sites with whom ideas are exchanged and shared. Why Now? Today, in Little Rock, there is a wonderful window of opportunity. Prevention and intervention programs in our citys neighborhoods and schools highlight not just the rapidly growing number of initiatives but also the difficulty of keeping up and staying aware of all the activity. The opportunity to join together has not always been here. Simply stated, we have a wonderful superintendent, a totally committed mayor and a city willing and ready to get involved. Why now? ...because the window is open. ...because our children are watching.COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS Helping kids to help themselves COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF ARKANSAS ^23 South Louisiana St.. Suite 15. P.O. Box 292 Little Rock. AR 2203 Tel (501) 30-9ool Fax (501) 3"5-84 F,\X CISASswbell.nei TO: Communities In Schools of Little Rock Task Force RECEIVED FROM: Ann Kamps, Executive Director Communities In Schools of Arkansas APR 2 9 1999 DATE: April 28,1999 RE: April 19* Meeting/ Questions and Concerns OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The April 19* ClS/Little Rock Task Force Meeting was one of those very ni issary meetings any emerging organization must, at some point, have. Because time ran out before the questions were answered, I have attempted to respond to some of the concerns that were voiced either at the meeting or in foUow-up conversations. I hope that this memorandum will provide some insights that will help at the upcoming CIS meeting on May 3"*. First, by now, most of you have realized that Communities In Schools is not an easy concept to understand. It is not a packaged program that comes to a community and proclaims that it has all the answers and will solve all the problems. For example, CIS beheves that all kids should have access to a caring adult or mentor to be successfill, but CIS does not start mentoring programs. Instead, it opens up the school to programs such as Big Brother/Big Sisters. Likewise, there may be needs for after-school programs at all the elementary/ middle schools that LRSD cannot provide on its limited budget. You will find die need for social workers, drug counselors, tutors and other professionals in numbers too great for the district to cover on their own. Additionally, there are critical shortages of state of the art computers and software, needs for expanded computer technology, as well as well as servicing, repair, and updating. Finally, there must be someone responsible for making sure all of this... works, that students are meeting with their tutors, that die services children need are being secured in a coordinated way. We must insure that the kids and schools are connected to the services they need, but we must also assure the community, appropriately utilizing its resources in a coordinated, professional manner. This is a community in its schools, the vital needs of all children connecting with the resources, services and talents of their community. They are the children of the village and we are die villagers. Now, to accomplish this worthwhile endeavor, we begin to see exactly what CIS is and can be. It is, simply, the means to get there. If this were Oz, CIS would be the yellow brick road. We connect the resources with the students. Those resources may be critical to their survival or they may enhance their success and expand their horizons. We are not the programs. We connect them with the programs that are already there, and we connect the community to the programs and ttien, to the children. We are die ones that accept responsibility for Tracking the kids, monitoring the progress, and evaluating the effectiveness of the effort. Through its partnerships, CIS promises that overaU academic outcomes will improve, school attendance will improve, there will be fewer behavior problem s and contacts with the juvenile justices system. To answer Charles question as directly as I can, I can say this. If CIS works to its capacity, if this hoard stays involved and if the CIS staff does its joh. Communities In Schools will know what all is going on in Little Rock. This Board, through its committees and working with the Executive Director, could well be that part of the community that brings it together. We have the committed involvement and participation of the city of Litde Rock and Mayor Dailey. We will have at our finger tips, all of the projects, programs, and resources the city provides for its children and families, from prevention programs, to alert centers, to fimding opportunities, to in-kind services it can provide. We have the commitment of Arkansas Promise and the Pulaski County Promise to Youth Executive Committee, many of whom are on this task force, We have the commitment of the LRSD and its superintendent and associate superintendent Many of the programs Charles mentioned are district programs (PIE, VIPS, etc.) We will be in a position to bring them volunteers and additional resources that will enable them to enhance and expand. We have a community of social service and health providers who have already approached us to work with CIS. We have a business community that has long been involved with and committed to improving public education in Little Rock. If we build this board and commit to this effort. Communities In Schools could be the entity that brings it together, that makes the big connections among the schools, business and city. While there were other issues discussed, none more affected our ability to move forward than the issue of establishing a 501(cX3). There was concern that this would conflict with New Futures and other funding commitments. I have no easy answers. In developing the CIS Qualities and Standards it was determined that a CIS Board and/ or its Director must be able to meet, as equals, with school boards, city boards and government agencies. It must have the ability to hire staff and to provide benefits. And it must have an autonomous board, one that works for the sustainability of the total effort. This simply cannot be done under the umbrella of another organization or another board, unless CIS is guaranteed its autonomy and decision making capability. Partnering with another non-profit is possible, but not recommended. Fund raising is always an issue. Yes, there will be expenses, but CIS is very cost effective in that if uses reposition staffing and does not create new programs without partnering with other organizations or agencies. Officially, this board would be responsible for hiring and paying an executive director. That person would have the authority to hire the site coordinators. However, those coordinators could be repositioned staff from another organization and be placed at that school at no cost to CIS. It is conceivable that most or all of the site coordinators could be repositioned form other agencies. Additionally, the other agency personnel that would work at the school sites would continue to be paid by their employer thereby cutting CIS costs even more. There will be expenses, but for 30 years CIS has leveraged its dollars, managing to provide services at schools at a minimal cost with extraordinary outcomes. Finally, there is much to be done if this project is to be in place by start of school in August or September. There are major decisions this task force must make. At the May 3"* meeting, you will receive an outline of projected CIS sites and a timeline for implementation. The start up date would be August/September 1999. This task force will be asked to decide if this effort will continue. If die decision is made to proceed, the process will move forward with the local liaison and my office providing each of you with important and pertinent information. The proposed task force committees will need to begin addressing their specific areas of concern. Regular meeting times will be established with committees meeting and fiuictioning on an as-needed basis. The decision on nonprofit status will have to be addressed, though CISA can be your temporary umbrella until a final determination is made By the end of May, the Task Force should be prepared to present its initial plans to the LRSD Board. By Monday, May 3"^, I will have prepared for you sample letters of agreement with school districts and agencies for your perusaL I will have job descriptions for site coordinators and the Executive Director. I hope that each of you will carefully consider the role you play. Each of you is critical to our success. As we have too graphically seen in Jonesboro and Littleton, all kids are at risk. Anger and conflict, emotional and mental health, parental involvement and the communitys commitment to its children all play a vital role in defining who we are and what we will be. We cannot be concerned with just one group or one school or one problem. We strive to make sure that kids have a safe place to go to confide in a caring adult, to talk out their fears or their anger, to ask for help or to get that much-needed pat on the back and that encouraging word. Life, and its tragedies, has a funny way of inflicting itself on even the most unsuspecting of us, leaving us searching for answers and asking what could we have done. Today, you have a decision to make and that decision will make all the difference.Communities In Schools of Little Rock Leadership Task Force meeting on Monday, May 3rd, 1999 @ 4:00 pm @ Central Public Library East Conference Room Your attendance will be immensely appreciated. We have lots of planning to do. We will dispense with any activities and forge forward with the important business of planning on behalf of Kids. * Please recognize that CIS of Little Rock does NOT aim to duplicate any services in Little Rock but rather, to enhance and augment what already exists to service more young people in more schools. * Please be reminded that CIS of Little Rock aims to serve as a broker to bring much needed services and programs (already in existence) into our schools during school hours so that, our students get what they need and their parents feel supported and relieved that their children are getting the best that Little Rock can offer. * Please keep in mind that CIS of Little Rock seeks to keep youth serving agencies alive and vital and serving the youth in the most cost effective and time efficient manner possible. Please know that CIS of Little Rock is an opportunity to invite community partners to participate in a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to provide needed mental and physical health services, workability opportunities, mentoring and tutoring services and corporate partnerships that contribute to successful experiences for our youth and their families. A productive future benefits us all. CIS of Little Rock is about bringing together NOT pulling apart, its about sharing the wedth NOT planning someones demise, and its about enhancing the valuable resources of our schools and our community. Its about inviting our community into our schools to share their wealth of knowledge, experience, support and resources. Its about our community joining together with all of our collective energies to truly, raise our children! Fax:0000000000 Jun 15 99 10:44 P. 01/03 4 COMMUNITIES J. IN SCHOOLS Helping Ms to help themselves Po&t-ifFax Note To: From: Re: Leadership Task Force John Riggs, Chair Next Steps pUniArno CoyOepi. * Phone 7671 ujlI jOat E Co. Phor>e > Fax XZ hX'artXa" SfiM-Our project! Enclosed for your perusal is a Board. copy of the handout I prepared for the LRSD We will be sending you information to consider for the next meeting which will include such items as what committee would you be willing to serve on Probably the most important decision that you will need to make is whether you want to continue with this project as we transform from a task force to an incorporated 501-C3 that has legal, moral, and financial obligations. I hope each of you will stay hitched, but I would certainly understand if you could not. Lastly, on behalf of myself and the children of Little Rock, thank you for participating in this project. Each of your efforts will make a difference for manv of our children. The next CIS of Little Rock Task Force meeting is scheduled for: Monday, June 21,1999 4:00 p.m. East Conference Room Little Rock Main LibraryFax=0000000000 Jun 15 99 10 = 45 P.02/03 -3| COMMUNITIES H. IN SCHOOLS Helping kids to help themselves Communitiea in Schools-LRSD Proposal .Mission
Communities in Schools of Little Rock will be the conduit to connect the children of the Little Rock School District with the resources, services and talents of the community. Objectives
Connect LRSD with existing programs that meet the five needs of children identified by President's Summit for America's Future
an ongoing relationship with a caring adult-parent, mentor, tutor coach
safe places and structured activities during non school hours
a healthy start
a marketable skill through effective education
and an opportunity to give back through community service
and support the LRSD strategic plan and Education and Desegregation plan. Goals
Measurements have not been adopted but might include drop out rates (used in Texas), number of children involved in after school activities, hours of community service given by kids, etc. Strategy
Reposition employees from outside agencies within each of the schools (focusing on Middle Schools first) to serve as Site Coordinators. These Coordinators will report to an executive director hired by the CIS of Little Rock Board. Bridge Plan (1999-2000 School Year)
Site Coordinators for Forrest Heights, Pulaski Heights, and Cloverdale Middle Schools. By January, add Alternative Learning Center. Designate all these plus Hall High School* as CIS sites. Budgets/Resources
CIS-LR
although the budget has not been formerly drawn up, in general, the CISLR board will commit to raising sufficient funds (from in kind and hard dollars) to hire an executive director. We anticipate that we will need to raise somewhere in the neighborhood of $ 100,000 per year for this. In 1Jun IL F.03/0o ranolof M* hard/soft $s-probably in the ge of $50,000 as a minimum. Most of these dollars will be from in-kind asenoies, AmeriCorps fell^ at the no ha^ dollar budget allocations are requested. In kind budqet r^uests would include office space for each of the coordinators at the sites, furniture, phone, supplies. In addition, until the CIS-LR Board can '------------------------------------------III auuiiiuii, urnii me UlO-LK Board can raise the funds to hire an Executive Director, continue to loan LRSD employee for this task. IssMe9/$how Stoppers (CIS-LR Board and LRSD Board) raising $100K per year plus $50K per site per year * Incorporation and gaining 501-C3 status for CIS-LR * articulation agreements with outside agencies selection of next sites * goal selection monitoring and evaluation of program (CIS Program Information Management System) hiring staff * communication process between CIS-LR Board and LRSD Board Hall High previously approved by LRSD Board as Cisco Academy. 2RECF Communities In Schools of Little Rock, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Monday, August 23rd, 1999 4:00 p.m. @ AUG 2 S 1935 OFFICE Or desegregation MONITORff Centtral Public Library-East Conference Room YOUR attendance is important...critical! We must vote to approve the enclosed by-laws! We have a lot to catch you up on! We have LOTS of exciting news and plans!! We need your input, feedback, ideas, insight, resources!!! We must develop our committees and MEET!!!! School is starting and so are WE!!!!! CIS of LR will be operational at: Cloverdale Middle School * * Forest Heights Middle School Pulaski Heights Middle School Hall High School * LRSD Alternative School sites We have site coordinators reassigned by four community organizations to be placed at the above schools! WOW! Wanna hear more good news???? COME...call 370-9661 to confirm...Thanks! BYLAWS COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF LITTLE ROCK, INC ARTICLE I - NAME 1. The name of this organization shall be Communities in Schools of Little Rock, Inc. ARTICLE II - PURPOSE 2.1 The purpose of this organization shall be to coordinate health and human services and to deliver them to at-risk youth in Arkansas and to their families through the supportive environment of the public schools or alternate education sites. The Corporation will endeavor to enable youth and their families to have access to a broad range of needed health, social, and educational services by establishing coordinated delivery systems of community, county, and state resources within educational settings. The objective of the Corporation will be to reduce the number of school dropouts in Little Rock. 2.2 No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution statements), any campaign on behalf of any political candidate for public office. Not withstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws, the Corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a Corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code. ARTICLE III - OFFICES 3. The Corporation may have its offices at such place or places within the State of Arkansas as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. ARTICLE IV - DIRECTORS 4.1 The activities, property and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors which is empowered to exercise all such powers of the Corporation and to do all such lawful acts and things as are authorized by law, by the Articles of Incorporation or bylaws. To the extent permitted by law, the Board of Directors may delegate power and authority in the exercise of its duties and responsibilities to its duly elected and duly appointed committees, and to its duly appointed officers or other such qualified agents. 4.2 The Board of Directors shall consist of not less than seven nor more than 30 members, the precise number to be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors. 4.3 The composition of the membership of the Board of Directors shall at all times include high-level decision-makers from the public and private sector. At least one member of the Board shall be from the education sector.09/21/1959 09:07 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 02 Hello Friend
This Thursday, the 23rd is the LRSD Board of Directors meeting. Communities In Schools of Little Rock, Inc. is on the agenda for an update report and for the superintendent to receive confirmation to sign the letter of agreement between CIS and LRSD. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. I know its after work hours but, I would like to encourage you to join us at the meeting to support our presentation. Your presence is very valuable and we would like to introduce as many board members and community partners who are present, as possible. Also, Cynthia Howell from the Democrat will be there and wed like to give her a packet of information and a supportive group to report as being at the meeting. I dont think it will last very long, were probably towards the beginning of the agenda. PLEASE try hard to fit this into your busy schedule! And, please call me (370-9661) to let me know so I can look for you to introduce you. A<always, Thanks from the heart! iz \11/02/1999 11:04 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 02 5JTi w3 w jAk^lZ Ai:'/J wrs-^jv Has your committee met yet?! Our next CIS of Little Rock Board of FDirector^s meeting is: MONDAY, November 15th, 4:00 pm @ the Central Library, * PLEASE e-mail me back or call 370-9661 to confirm your attendance! Please meet with your committee BEFOREthe Boarrd meeting or make plans to do so...review the committee charges, begin to examine your goals and objectives and let's MOVE AHEAD! Obviously, you do not wish to be a committee of one or two so, please use your experience and expertise and your great wisdom to invite those people who you know will bring diversity, creativity and strength to the charges at hand! You are ALWAYS appreciated because...This is about YOUth!! Also, Dr. Camine has requested to meet with me on Wed. Nov. 3rd. He has not yet signed the letter of agreement as approved by the school board in Sept but hopefully, will do so after I meet with him. If there is a problem with signing the letter, 1 hope to find out tomorrow and I will report back to you. The site coordinators are busy compiling information for the site assessment of their respective schools. The site plan will grow from that data compiled. Student assistance groups are either being formed or have begun to provide a safety net for students. These groups are a partnership activity between Pupil services and CIS in connecting community folks to assist with the groups as needed. I am working on a proposal to present to the TEA for the expenses of the CIS of LR budget. Charles Nickerson is assisting with this and Henry McHenry is also providing an assist. Please help usget the support needed to benefit our LR kids! Uaa G 3 1SS9 DESESitEC^^ Has your committee met yet???!!! Our next CIS of LR Board of Directors meeting is Monday, November ISth, 4:00 pm @ the Library' PLEASE meet with your committee BEFORE the Board meeting...review the committee charges, begin to examine your goals and objectives and lets MOVE AHEAD! Obviously, you dont wish to be a committee of one or two so, please use your expertise and great wisdom to invite those people who you know will bring the diversity, creativity and strength to the charges at hand! You are always appreciated because... This Is about YOUth!! Please call me so that I can join you when you have a date a time. THANKS! Liz 399-8250 Communities In Schools of Little Rock Finance Committee (Treasurer) General Commission The Finance Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors to be responsible for ail ' matters pertaining to the organization's general financing and budget control. i n, ' Composition - . i The Treasurer of the CIS.. Board shall serve as chair of e Finance Committee. Committee membeis shall be appointed by the Chairperson jf the Board. - vj. Meetings The committee shall meet on call as needed in order to accomplish its tasks and responsibilities. it '%'t i I Responsibilities I 1. To review financial policies and recommend improvements/changes as necessary. 2. To approve the annual budget development process and calendar, to review the annual operating budget and submit the final draft to the Board for approval. 3. To monitor financial performance and make regular financial reports to the Executive Committee and the Board. 4. To select an independent auditor to perform the annual certified audit
to review the report and interview the auditors annual
to report the results to the Executive Committee and the Board. 1 i I 5. To monitor and evaluate e risk management program, including insurance to safeguard the aw* of the organization. ! I I '.\r- y. ,Communities In Schools Of Little Rock Board Development Committee Commission I 1 General Commission { The Board Development Comminee. commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Direemrs, is responsible for evaluating, recruiting and nominating prospective board members, nominating a slate of officers, paracipaunz in new board member orientations, plamung the annual board retreat, and pcriodicallv reviewing and evaluating individual board member performance, ' " , I I Composition The chairperson and members of the committee shall be appointed by the Chair of the Board, who wiU also on the committee. serve n" Meetings The committee shall meet on call as needed in order to accomplish its tasks and responsibilities-. Responsibilities i Create minimum standards for recruitment, board membership, and board member performance evaluauons. 1. 2. To develop and maintain the highest level of committed and talented community volunteers to CIS Board service. 3. 4. 5.. 6. To develop a set of criteria or minimum standards for Board membership, specify recruitment goals, and define specific characteristics, skills and/or abilities which will strengthen the board. To work with staff to recruit train and recognize Board members. To ensure that the Board of Directors has a full complement of director in compliance with the Bylaws, To periodically review and evaluate individual performance of board members based on agreed-upon criteria, 7. 8. 9. 10. To propose a slate of officers to the Board for election as required by the By-Laws. To ensure that the Board membership is representative of the state of Arkansas To act as enabler and facilitator in strengthening local boards as appropriate. To repon periodicaUy to the E.xecutive Committee and to the Board regarding progress. I i I 1 I The E.xecutive Director shall ser/e as the staff officer to the committee. 1 ICommunities In Schools of Little Rock Partnership Development Committee Commission General Commission: To generate partnerships in the community that will enhance and expand existing services in the schools. Composition: The chairperson shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Board. Members can be selected who have a working knowledge of available community partners who will willingly participate with positive regard for the mission of CIS and the basics to youth adopted nationally. The Executive Director will actively participate in this activity. Meetings: The committee shall meet on call as needed to accomplish its tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6, To compile a comprehensive list of potential partners. To assure that duplication/overlap does not occur. To draft letters of agreement that will facilitate a smooth working relationship with each partner. To follow-up and evaluate the viability of each partnership from a school perspective and partner perspective to ensure success. To provide ongoing networking for additional partnerships as needed. To network with National partnerships in a similar fashion to those on a local level.Communities In Schools of Little Rock Resource Development Committee Commission General Commission: The Resource Development Conunittee, commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors, is responsible for developing a comprehensive resource development plan to carry the organizations through long term operations. The committee is also responsible for ensuring that the necessary funds are raised so as to allow for the consistent and continued operations of the CIS of Little Rock office. Composition: The chairperson of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Board. The president shall also serve on the committee. The chairperson needs to be the President-elect in order to sustain knowledge of resource development from one year to the next. Meetings: The committee shall meet on call as needed in order to accomplish its tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. To develop and establish a procedure for soliciting board members to make a personal and financial commitment to CIS of LR
to follow-up as appropriate, with individual members regaiding their contributions. To develop, with the CIS of LR board and staff, and oversee a comprehensive resource development plan to ensure the stability and continued operation of the state office
to ensure all board members receive the appropriate training needed to secure required funding. To establish necessary sub-committees, when appropriate, to carry out the responsibilities and tasks of the committee, including Strategic Planning. To work with the staff when possible funding opportunities become available so that needed introductions are made and the solicitation process will be carried out in an acceptable, positive manner.Communities In Schools of Little Roc Public Relations Committee Commission General Commission: The Public Relations Committee commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors, is responsible for advancing the CIS mission by increasing visibility and improving the overall image of CIS throughout Arkansas. This will primarily be accomplished through the advice and counsel to the CIS staff Composition: the Chair of the Board shall appoint the chairperson and members of the committee. Meetings: The committee shall meet on call as needed in order to accomplish its tasks and responsibilities. Responsibilities: 1. To develop and review a CIS public relations plan to ensure it meets the goal of increasing the visibility and improving the overall image of CIS of Little Rock. 2. To advise the CIS staff and Board on an as-needed basis of image-building and publicity opportunities that may include the identification of CIS programs to promote
the identification of media representatives with whom to cultivate relationships
the identification of and wherever possible, the facilitation of appropriate networking opportunities
and the identification of resources that may be utilized to strengthen CIS public relations efforts. 3. To seek opportunities to gamer the support of key business and community leaders in furthering the mission of CIS. 4. To speak, whenever possible, on behalf of CIS mission and efforts to appropriate audiences. 5. To apprise the CIS staff and board of issues considered being important and/or sensitive to CIS. '6. To recommend and set expectations of the Public Relations Committee members as well as the CIS Board regarding the public relations needs of CIS. 7. To provide reports to the Executive Committee and to the Board regarding the progress/status of public relations activities at CIS. 8. Seek opportunities for recognition of CIS partners and community/school partners. 9. Provide a year-end report to the community.Communities In Schools of Little Rock Program/Network Design Committee Commission General Commission: To generate annual goals and objectives for the overall operation of CIS of Little Rock. Composition: The chairperson role will be shared and appointed by the Chair of the Board. The Executive Director will also serve an integral role. Memebers will be selected by the chairpersons to fulfill the needs of the subcommittees. Meetings: The committee shall meet on call as needed in order to accomplish its tasks and responsibilities. The sub-committees shall meet as needed to provide the substance of delivery to accomplish the overall goals and objectives. Responsibilities: 1. To generate goals and Objectives for each fiscal year. The following are the goals and objectives for 1999-2000: Develop and strengthen CIS and School Partnership Effectively connect needed services with children in participating schools. Work with CLT/PST Maintain effective communication with LRSD Become Financially Healthy Increase corporate support through a Resource Development plan Continue service provider commitment for personnel and servcies with CIS Strengthen LRSD commitment for personnel and services with CIS Create and Develop public awareness and support for CIS of Little Rock Enhance corporate, family and community awareness with a focus on students Develop and implement a Public relations Plan Enhance and Expand Plan for 2000-2001 school year. 2. To support the activities of each of the subcommittees: Social Services sub- 3. committee that encompasses mental/physical health, legal issues, financial issues and includes representatives of each of the community partners for CIS
ParenV'Student/Neighborhood Committee that encompasses community education, life-long learning, advocacy, and neighborhood resources. To establish on-going evaluation of service delivery and to establish a tracking system that will ensure students maintain continuous delivery from one school level to the next and that they are not without the four basics to youth as established by CIS, Inc.S)" -3 < JI >J -3 J Cra .J r L jQ a fiaoi Att* Communities In Schools of Little Rock, Inc. Board of Directors meeting HCV 1S39^ October 18,1999 MINUTES to OESBaSaRTiOW MGNiTORJKS Members present: John Riggs, Larry Berkley, Jim Dailey, Marion Baldwin, Junious Babbs, Bill Fitzgerald, Diane Vibhakar, Liz Lucker (Interim Director) John Riggs called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as submitted. Introductions were made of the 5 site coordinators present: Kathy Sweeney (Child Study Center)
Angelica Young (Child Study Center)
Adrienne Nimmer (AR. Dept, of Health)
Frances Waddell (Centers For Youth and Families)
Rochelle Webb (Insure The Children at Childrens Hospital
and Kerri Brazzell from CISA as an Americorps Promise Fellow. Old Business: Each site coordinator shared with the Board their perceptions of their training in Phoenix and the unique qualities of how they see their position at their school site. All four attended the Program Operations training which was a five-day training squeezed into 3 days. Frances emphasized that other cities and states have CIS and they have fully incorporated the process. She looks forward to Little Rock stepping forward to be fully operational real soon. Angelica found the training eye opening and realized she s been doing CIS all along and didnt know it. Kathy Sweeney called it an invaluable experience in figuring out the details of what to do. Adrienne Nimmer was glad to have a clear picture of her first day at school to give her a jump-start on the year. Liz attended the Executive Directors training for three days and then, resource development for a day and a half. Rochelle mentioned that she was able to visit with Cynthia Howell of the Dem./Gazette last Friday when Cynthia spent the day at Pulaski Heights Middle School. Liz shared the goals and objectives of all the sites as they are developing. Each site coordinator is in the process of compiling a site assessment. This will be ah intensive look at what each school already has as resources and where the gaps need to be addressed. After the overview, each school will develop a site plan that will address the unique needs for each school. This site plan will be a . blueprint for the activities and resources needed for this year. Liz reported on the State Board annual luncheon and thanked Larry Berkley for his presentation to the state board and to Junious Babbs for bringing Brady Gadberry and Terrence Roberts to the event and to Dr. Camine for attending.New Business: John Riggs reported that he has met with his attorney who will file the necessary papers to proceed with the CIS of L.R., Inc. 501C3 status. Funding for the Little Rock office was discussed. Liz will contact the TEA Coalition and also look into some grants through DHS, South. Funding is a key issue. Larry Berkley remarked that numbers and figures are needed when budgetplanning time comes along. Zenobia Harris mentioned some grants through DHS South due in Oct. 25*. Committees were discussed and reviewed. Chairpersons were asked to please meet with their committees to proceed with plans and charges as written in the committee overview sheets. Bill asked if they could recruit for the committees outside the Board. Liz replied, most definitely. The goal is for committees to meet in between Board meetings and reports can be brought to the Board at the monthly meetings. No further discussion was heard. John Riggs thanked the site coordinators for attending and invited them to attend any future meetings. The next meeting will be Monday, Nov. 15* at 4:00 p.m. in the West conference room. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Liz LuckerRecommended Committees of The CIS of Little Rock Board V 0 3 1SS9 GFrlCt OF To function effectively, our board needs to work through a committee structure. MONITORING following committees are being recommended for CIS of LR board consideration and approval: Executive Committee: Acts on behalf of the board between meetings as defined by the bylaws
also serves as the Personnel/Employee Relations Committee
can establish an ad hoc committee as needed and provides Quality and Standards assurance from CIS, Inc. Board Development Committee: Evaluates, recruits and nominates prospective board members
nominates a slate of officers
periodically reviews and evaluates individual board member performance
ensures board development activities (such as new board orientations and board retreats) are conducted. Resource Development Committee: Develops plans and raises funds to supportr program needs. Finance Committee: Develops fiscal policies and a financial reporting framework
provides for financial audits
and establishes and monitors the programs budget. The chairperson is the Treasurer of CIS of Little Rock and serves on the Executive Committee. Public Relations Committee: Promotes awareness about the program and advocates for CIS of Little Rock. Program/Network Design Committee: Provides the framework for providing networking and service delivery as needs are identified by students, parents, schools and community. Sub-committees include Social Services Committee and the Parent/Student/Neighborhood Committee. Partnership Development Committee: Explores and recruits those agencies, organizations, corporations and other entities that can meet the needs identified on behalf of youth.11/11/1999 08:41 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 02 Subj: Date
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jcbabbs@stuasn.iisd.K12.ar.us To: wkamps@aristotte.net, Imrc@compu8eive.com To: lamwalnut Sony about the attachment, Just delete it. All's well, we're trucking right along, fm working hard with the site coordinators to get their sites in gear. Two of them are young and need lots of hand-holding so, it's been more time-consuming than I expected. Plus, getting the desks, file cabinets, etc. for each one is more time consuming. Theyre working diligently on their site assessments so that we can develop good, solid, constructive site plans for each school. We do not want to duplicate services so the more complete the assessments are, the more accurate and effective the plans will be! They are each taking intakes, the SAP/CIS support groups are starting, the asthma groups started last month at FHgts. and Cloverdale, the clinic is toodling right along at Cloverdale and individual counseling is beginning. As the intake forms are completed, we will beginto compile caseloads that will continue to grow throughout the year. AR. Advocates has borrowed all of otr insurance forms to do follow-up calls on those without insixance to sign them 14) for ARKIDSlst Consent forms will be sent home for participation in CIS. Cloverdale has requested a school-wide Sexual Harrassment Awareness Training that Adrienne Nimmer is planning and implementing. The site coordinators are meeting with me once a week to coordinate efforts as needed, give supportive feedback to each other and educate those who were unable to attend Phoenix Another National CIS Training will be coming up in February. It would be VERY beneficial if the money could be raised to send all site coordinators to Atlanta for the training. The two new folks could get the program operations and the others could continue through some further coirses to improve their skills and knowledge. We really need to get the word oti to all parents and students about CIS. I will continue to work with Bill Fitzgerald on a poweriul information piece for that purpose. I will also attempt to connect with several school district people like J. Elston, D. Milam, M. Baldwin, M, Swanson, V. Hudson to make sure fm updating them on our progress and how what we're doing and trying to do will enhance what theyre already working on. Dr. Gamine is also eager to get the Staff Wellness Program off the groLrxd so, fll be getting with Kathy Lease Asst. Superintendent for Planning, Research and Evaluation to design and distribute a "quickie" survey on what would be incentives for staff to participate in the Wellness Program, fm also looking into Health Carters that will extend a corporate discotrt to the district employees and hopefully, the district will be willing to do payroll deductions for monthly fees. I look forward to seeing all of you at Mondays CIS board meeting at the Central Pitolic Library downtown at 4:00 pm. Till then! Liz UarMi. OS <i WBxliiiawi da 1M* Anrica OnUna: Guoit P*9r. 103/03/2000 11:03 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 02 Subj
Date: CIS of Little Rock update and meeting announcement 2/29/00 10:57:18 p.m. Central Standard Time From
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johnr@JARIGGS-com, lany@CARTl com. SFrueauff To: Jdailey@littleroc)(.8tate.ar.us To
lvcami@lreda<lm.lred.K12.ar.us To: jcbabb3@stuasn.lred.K12.ar.us To: To: bill.fitzgeraW@CJRW. com zham's@mail.doh.state.ar. us To
mebaldw@mcc.lred.K12.ar.us, zena@ipa.com To: duWiakar@alttel.net, wkamp8@aiistotle net Greetings Board memberst All sites other than Cloverdale are moving along smoothly. Cloverdale is still without a site coordinator and John has been playing e-tag with Dr. Boozeman to try to rectify that on behalf of Zenobia. There has been a freeze on hiring and Adrienne's job was frozen when she left Hall High is so much better off since Marilyn took the helm, staff have been complimenting her and remarking how nice it is to know there is someone who can help fill in those gaps. My only concern at this point is that she is still doing duty. Based on the wording in the Letter of Agreement she is reassigned to CIS and University School so, I will explain. Twelve support groups are up and running and more are to follow. I am writing a technology grant through TOPS with assistance from Holly Felix. It is for Hall and win bring $129,000 of equipment and staff for Hall. We're still working our way through the process. Ill give everyone a copy. Thia grant focuses on Lifelong Learning, parent*teacher communication and 5-8pm classes for anyone. It holds some very exciting potential for everyone. As Ive stated before. Groundhog Job shadow Day went so well that the workplaces have begged our Students to return and a couple of youth were offered summer jobs, I will spend time in the next two weeks compiling some data from the schools. I know we need figures for LRSD budget requests. Oh, an executive Director needs to be hired as a top item on our next Board meeting, as per comments from our last meeting. WHEN???? Monday, March 13th @ 4:00 pm. Central Library (west conference room) PLEASE rsvp so I know whether or not you're coming... 223-3033 (leave a message) Thanks to you! Liz03/03/2000 11:03 5013240504 LRSD PAGE 03 Subj
CIS issues needing addressing Date
2/29/00 10:34:17 p.m. Central Standard Time From
lamwalnut To: johnr^ariggs.com, latTy@CAR'n.com. SFateauff Hello executive board members... Please remember that our next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 13th @4:00pm at Central Library, west conference room. I will inform everyone else as well. It would be a great idea to pre-set the agenda... If you send it to me, John. Ill type it up. Also, since we have been talking and completing a strategic plan and resource development, we cannot receive monies and grants without our S01C3. John, where are we on the paperwork? In order to be operational, ail we need is a verification that the 501C3 has been filed. We are in decent shape at all of our sites except at Cloverdale. PLEASE John have you been able to connect with Faye Bozeman? I dont see how Zenobia can help the situation witfiout a helpful boost from you. Darlene is working on the strategic plan piece to bring back to the whole board to continue with the process. Ann Kamps has requested that we invite Bonnie Lesley to our Board meeting so that, she can discuss the HOSTS program and rally support from our board to encourage Bonnie to get the program on the adoptable status with LRSD. Do you want to do that this month? If so, her calendar fills up speedily. I will retire from this e-mail and proceed on to one going to everyone. Do we need an executive meeting ahead? If so, when is good for each of you? JtttvM, Mano 02,2000 AnioMoo Online: bowabHit Paso: 1Fax:0000000000 Communities In Scnoois oi i^nue xvuvb., Letter of Agreement Update XUV< auw Jun 9 00 -----T- 14:18 P. 02/11 May,2000 i: I^e toUowin, consh^us a of of Little Rock and the local school sites identified as Schools of -*-i in the Letter of Agreement dated August 30, 1999. 1. The Communities In Schools of Little Rock approach involves an (nnovathC utilization of existing schools for the benefit of all students. This new eduMtion. health and human services delivery system emphasizes personalism, accountability, and teamwork Thetndtvidualaed cZdm^tl aZiZtegrateLffort gives at-risk students and their famUies many of ihe services they need to solve social, educational, health and emotional problems impeding iheir success. stc^ and resources in This point is a simple overview of what CIS aims to provide for students and'families in the identified school sites. 2 as with the strong support of your ojfice. agrees io operate and CIS project Heights Middle School. Forest Heights Middle School, Cloverdale Middle School. Alternative Learning Center and Accelerated Learning Center during the 1999 2000 school year. CIS of Little Rock has placed Site Coordinators at each of the schools listed
Alternative Learning Center Cloverdale Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Hall High School Pulaski Heights Middle School Frances Waddell Adrienne Nimmer (resigned/Hring freeze) Kathy Sweeney Marilyn Brewster Rochelle Webb theCtbTlEkin Arkansas Department of Health Child Study Center - UAMS Little Rock Scholol District Insure The Children-ChildrensHospital i 1 3. 77e CIS projects will actively serve all students who will attend these schools. As a CIS School of Promise, all students have access to the following resources. A healthy start and a healthy future A safe place to learn and grow A one-on-one relationship with a eating adult A marketable skill to use upon graduation A chance to give back to peers and community All school sites surveyed students and staff for needs other than those already provided. Site Coordinators then made arrangements to provide those services needed. Level 1
Level 2'. Levels of Servics Education, awareness
school-wide/grade level
direct informaUon liervices Support groups that complement the S.A.P. program
agency mandated visits with individual students (DHS, Courts, etc.)
screenings
immunizations/physicals
insurance referrals
Level 3: survival needs (food, shelter, clothing) Individual counseling
assessment
referral for medical or psychological treatmentFax:0000000000 Jun 9 00 14:18 I School Site Level 1 Services Number level 2 Services Served r Number 1'1 bv i Served Hall High I Rice Depot Closet I Charactei Education Word of the Week" 12 weeks Friends of Prevention resources materials a Ice Cream Social Straight A Students a Science recognition and motivation program (Eastman Kodak) a Academic Excellence Certificates A/B Honor Roll AH School Ah School All School 36 180 267 P. 03/11 IVUUUfCl Served Ground Hog Job Shadow Day Support Groups C1S/SAP(15 groups/seek) College Tour Atlanta, Georgia (Raydieon Corp) AR Kids! referrals 38 205 students 2 students gponsoredi Individual Counseling Refenals Depression/ suicide assessments 100 1 100 I L n i T I 8 Susan Q. Komen pAnndanfla BxCftSt Care 4/25/00 All Female students - 4 sessions X 4. Each school agrees to provide sufficient office space, and all necessary office ffmtture. equipment, and supplies. Each school has provided office space that includes a desk, a file cabinet, phono usage and needed. A computer at each site is not yet available. Pulaski Heights Middle School needs additional trunk lines in order to provide additional phone lines. The site coordinator Uses the phone m the teachers lounge to a cell provided by Children's Hospital. Forest Heights also needs connections in the site coordinators office. She currently uses the cell phone provided by the Child Study Center. 5. Little Rock School District will reassign staff, as previously agreed to serve as Site Coordinator at Hall High School and as Interim Director. The Interim Director has been reassigned while still performing several respon^bihties for the Little Rock School District Hall High School reassigned Marilyn Brewster as of January 19 ,2000. She still performs many duties of an Assistant Principal Gunch duty, before and after school duty, teacher evaluations, graduation coordination, and aftiletic event chaperoning) in addition to her role as University School Coordinator and CIS Site Coordinator. Those additional A.P. duties make it impossible to properly focus her time on serving the myriad of needs of Hall students. 6. The CIS Site Coordinators will work closely with school teams including the Campus Leadership Teams and Pupil Services Teams to insure seamless service. All Site Coordinators have worked closely with the school staff. They meet rejnilarly with their principal, teacher teams (at Forest Heights and Pulaski Heights), Pupil Services Teams (it Forest Heights and Hall), and any teachers and staff as needed. They also artend PT A meetings and speak when asked, attend all monthly faculty meetings and attend all Campus Leadership Team meetings. 1. Exemplary performance of an assigned staff person -Mill be recognized and duly recorded in his or her personnel file. Performance will be evaluated and filed in appropriate personnel files.8. Fax:0000000000 Jun 9 00 14:19 P. 04/11 TTie Site Coordinators will provide monthly reports io Little Rock and CIS of Arkansas. the school for review, 'tith copies to C/i' of The principals at t each school site have been well informed on a wecldy basis. Harb site.coordinator to provided weekly reporting in a meeting with the principal by delivering thaTino concerns and ideas. CIS of Little Rock also continues to receive feedback from each Site Coordmator on a regular basis. Interim Director and Site Coordinators meet regular y as we as, ose from around the state CIS office. 9 It is understood that any staff member assigned to Communities In Schools by the LMe Rock School District will be bound by confidennahty and if he or she has not already done so, will be required to comply with the school districts drug free workplace policy. All Site Coordinators are awar e of the confidentiality laws and maintain their priifesstonal ethics at all times. They are accountable to both their sponsoring agency and CIS of Little Rock. Si gned release forms are used when services arc being provided for students. Letters of agreement with each organization are on file with CIS of Little Rock. 10. CIS of Arkansas agrees to provide technical assistance and consultation in planning, training, interagency coordination and overall project site management. CIS of Little Rock has requested and received technical assistance from the National Office and has been provided the following by Gary Eagleton from CIS National office in Houston, Texas. Training for the Pupil Services Team at Hall and Site Coordinators (January 25 ) Two Board trainings (February S'* and 22*) Visits from the regional CISCO office on behalf of the Academy at Hall National CIS Training Institutes are available twice each year. Four Site Coordinators and the Interim Director attended the training in Phoenix, Arizona in September, 1999. The CHS Board and the partnering agencies covered all expenses for the training. Ths Interim Director attended the Spring 2000 National Training Institute in Detroit in April.Communities in schools of Litts Rock & Forest Heights Middle School SM CooRfliwIor UAUS CtilM Study Cmttr ttayWMMk tor S-B Rionitw 0S 21,4SS.M LEVEL H Services Grounctxjg job Shadow Day 3 students 3 professionals x $14.8Slhour x 4 hrs. $578.00 Level IM Services LEVEL I Services Rice Depot cost ponding Friends of Prevention (Family Service Agency resource materials) Anger Management Group (Chid Study Center) 10 students x $72./child x 12 weeks 10 students x $72.Zchild x 12 weeks Individual CounaeUng (45 students) $8,640.00 assessments O 4 hours each 45x4x $70.00 $ 12, 600.00 Anger Management Group Arkansas Department of Health 10 students x $35./hour x 12 weeks counseling 45 X $7D.OOIhour for 10 weeks $31,5000.00 $4,200.00 StressZAnger Management Group The Centers <4200.00 Eyeglasses (5 students) Lenacrafters 5x$300.00/student $1,500.00 U X StressZAnger Management Group Insure The Children (cost included on the otheri n-kind) Dentistry one student referred for free serves for your benefit. 8 o Food & dothing assistance ARWds 1st refefTal8(150) cost pending Ongoing Intervention average of 5 students daily 5 X $35.00 X120 days $21,000.00 Tutoring for 75 students tutors were certified teachers during off time hours. 75 students 75 adult hours x $14.85+ Crisis Intervention 16 students x 3 hours x $ 35.00 $1,660. c 3 $1114 $66,230.00 Asthma Education Program St. Vincent's Medical Center 75 identified 30 serviced (cost bidudes other in-kind) * AB figures are the most accurate available 8 <> Tale Troupe Summer Youth grant City of Little Rock (21 students) $16,082.00 o 8 Consultations with teachers Ix/week attend Team meetings $41,940.00 Total dollan leveraged
$ 109,270.00 (plus other Tn kind" costs last 2 pages)Communites In Schools of Little Rock& HALL High School Site Coordinator. LRSD Repositioned 50% time Level II Services Groundhog Job Shadow Day 38 students FUyttwon CorpoOton, CARTI, CammrSyPuntohmar* ImartmsniFhm Level III Services Rice Depot Level I Services cost pending Character Education (12 wks.) Friends of Prevention FamHy Service Agency resource materials Ice Cream Social straight A* students (36) = HALL Science reoognItiorVmotivation Eastman Kodak engineers (2) = $ 1,000.00 Academic Excelience recognition certificates to A/B Horxx roll (267) Susan G. Komen Breast Care physician speaker 700 female students 3 presentations s $500.00 $1,500.00 33 adults X $14.85/hr. x 4 hre. a 5adults X $14.BS/hr. x 8 hrs. = Atlanta (kiltegs Tour (2 students) Donated by Raytheon Corporation = Pre-natal Group The Centers Teen Parent Group The Centers Anger/Stress Management Group Insure 'Rte ChHdren (3 groups) 40 students = Family Addictions Group 15 students = Staying Straight Gtxxip (3 groups) 30 students = Nicotine Intervention 12 students - Ai^/Strssa Management Groups (2) The Centers- 30 students 30 X $35.00/hr. x 8 weeks Rape/Sexuai Abuse Group 18 X $35.00rhf. X 12 M*s. = Qrief/Loss Group (2) vara Lloyd Preisbyterian Services 30 students x $ 7000/hr. x 12 weeks = ARKlds 1st refenals 100 students = $1,960.00 $445.00 $280.00 pre-existing pre-existing last page last page last page last page $ 8,400.00 $7,550.00 $25,200.00 cost pending $43,845.00 Individual Counseling referrats (8) Aasesements 4 hrs. each 8 X 4 X $70.0Qfhr. = 8x10x$70.0(Vhr.= DepresslonZSuiside assessments 100 students 100 X $35.00/30 minutes $2,240.00 $5,600.00 $3,500.00 $11,340.00 "n X 8 c IS, 8 -o 8 Total Leveraged dotars $ 56,685.00 (plus other *ln KincT costs on last 2 pages)Communittes in Schools of LttHe Rock ft Pulaski Hsights Hiddls School Site Coordinalor: Insure The Childran Childrens Hospital S daysfwesk for 8.8 months 9 $18300.00 Levgl H Services Aller School Support Group Insure The Children 20 students 20x $3500x 12*4a = $5040 00 Level IH Services Rice Depot Level i Services Big Brother/Big Islers Core Program (8 students referred) 4 students X $14.85/hr. x 1 hrJwA. = $ 475.20 Ongoing Intervention 30 studentslweek $35.00riv. x 24 wks.= $25,200.00 coat pending Friends of Preventian Family Service Agerwy raeource materials Groudhog Job Shadow Day 12 students Q Blue Cross/Btue Shield' Eyeglasses-3 students Lensctaftere- $300.00 x 3 = $800.00 12 X $14.86/hr. x 4 hrs. = $712.00 School-wide Drug Free Program refreshments: PTA voluntser speakers Healihy Eating Support Group (3) Cooperative Extension Service 30 X $36.00/hr. x 12 wks. = : $10,500.00 Individual Counsehng Referrals 10 students with assessments Aaeesaments (4 hrs. each) 10x4 X $70.00 = 10x$70.00x 12wl(S.= $2,800.00 $ 7,000.00 End of School imenlive pizza, BBQ, Rallys donated $ 175.00 Anger Management Groups Insure The ChHdren (2) 40student8= laet page DrugfAloohol Referrals 12 students last page Parenting Meetings (2) East UWe Rock Arkansas Department of Health (1) 10 students x$3S.0Qlhr.x 12 wks. = $4,200.00 Free Dentistry (1 student) cost urrknown $ 175.00 Health Education Groups (3) Nursing Supervisor, LRSD $35,900.00 X O 8 o Family Addictions Group Insure The CHIdren 12 students^ last page c 3 Choices & Consequences Group Insure The Children 12 StUdHltSr*- LO 8 Stress Management Group Insure The Children 158tudents= last page 8 Asthma Educalon Program St. Vincents Medical Center 21 8tudents= last page 71 o ARKids 1st Program 100 ttetrals= cost pending $20,827.00 Total dollars leveraged. $56,102.00 (plus in-kind* services last 2 pages)ConununWes bi School* of Little Rock & AHemaUve beaming Center Sita Coordinator: The Centals for Youth and Families 1.5 daya/wask $6,641.00 for 9.25 months LEVEL II Swvicw KvIlllSfviCM Rice Depot cost pending Sudani of Vie month (luncheon by McIntosh) $120.00 Groundhog Job Shadow Day 11 students 11 adutls x $14.85 x 4 hours $653.40 Crtsis Intervention 10 students x 3 hours x $3SAKKir $ 1050. All scfwol incentive (Kroger) $ 70.00 Support Groups 2AMek from The Centers 24-40 students weeldy pie-existlng Sbdde Intervention 2 students x 3 hours x $35.00 -r $ 210. School Emptoyment assistance Site coord. ARWdslst (5 students reterred) cost pending Indtvfdual Counaeling (10 lefeiTals) 10 students x $7Qlhour x 10 weeks $ 7000. J X 8 End of School Incentive (Alliance Foods) $150.00 Meetings with teachers and staff as needed Meeting with principal Ix/woek Off campus crisis referrats 10 studentsMreek 10 studennts x $ 35. $350. Friends of Prevention (Family Service Agency resource materiab) $653.40 Eyeglasses by Lenzcrafter examination, tenses and frames 3 students x $300. per child $000 $900. $9,510. $340.00 c * All figures are the most accurate available. <0 8 8 Total dollars leveraged: $17,144 00other In Kind" Services * Insure The Children @ Children's Hospital Outpatient Drug/Alcohol/NIcotine {Prevention/lntervention 157 referred through Communities in Schools of Little Rock @ Cloverdale Middle school
Forest Heights middle School
Pulaski Heights Middle School
HALL High School
Alternative Learning Center Total cost: $ 195,815.00 ($ 1,247/student) Asthma Education Program St- Vincents Medical Center & The Partnership For A Healthy Community @ Cloverdale Middle school
Forest Heights Middle School
Pulaski Heights Elementary & Middle School
Rockefeller Elementary : Respiratory Therapist: 38 hours @ $15.85/hr, = Supplies, materials, incentives = $ 602 30 $ 5,096.00 -n Al X I $ 5,698.30 o * Cloverdale Community Clinic @ Cloverdale Middle Level Academy August 1999-June 2000 (42 weeks) Tuesdays 10 am- 4 pm RN @ $ S0,000.00iyr. = Volunteers In Medicine physician: students seen: 780 x $65.00/visit = adults seen: 405 x $65./hr. = pharmaceuticals: tests/procedures: $ 10,000.00 $ 50,700.00 $ 26,325.00 $ 1.315.00 $ 1,481.00 c "sO 8 $89,821.00 4^ 1^ * CISCO Academy in kind software: instructor training ($500./day x 16 days) Regional Directors visits $15,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 2.500.00 8 $ 25,500.00 Total this page: $ 316,834.00other In Kind" Services * CIS National Technical Assistance Gary Eagleton, consultant from Houston, Tx. 3 days training for site staff and CIS Board of Directors = 3 X $2,500.00/day = $7,500.00 * Grant Preparation s (2) consultants @ $35.00/hr. x 28 hours (TOPS grant) consultant @ $35.00/hr. x 16 hours (City Prevention grants) = $ 980.00 $56000 * Conmunities in Schools Board of Directors meetings March 1999-Ju ne 2000 16 meetings x $14.85/hr. x 2hrs. x 1 members average = 2 Board retreats @ 4 hours each x 10 members x $14.85/hr. = $ 3,326.00 $1,188.00 $ 13,554.00 Total School Site in Kind leveraged dollars: $ 565,075.00 01 X Total indirect in-Kind leveraged dollars
$ 4,516.00 c These hgores arehased oethe most figures awailabJe. Several services were unable to provide cost figures until a 8 later date. t-* oFax:0000000000 Jun 9 00 14:22 p. 11/11 Letter of Agreement Update May, 2000 The following document constitutes a summary of the activities sunrounding the 'tune period of October 1, tWSIthrough May, 2000 between CIS of Little Rock and the local school sites identified as Schools of Promise. The following statements correspond numerically with the specific points directly stated in the Letter of Agreement dated August 30,1999. 1. The Communities In Schools of Little Rock approach involves an innovative utilization of existing staff and resources in schools for the benefit of all students. This new education health and human services delivery system emphasizes personalism, accountability, and teamwork. The individualized, coordinated, and integrated ^ort gives at-risk students and their families many of the services they need to solve social, educational, health and emotional problems impeding their success. This point is a simple overview of what CIS aims to provide for students and families in the identified school sites. 2. CIS, with the strong support of your office, agrees to operate and support tite CIS project at Pulaski Heights Middle School, Forest Heights Middle School, Cloverdale MMle School Academy, Hall High School, Alternative Learning Center and Accelerated Learning Center during the 1999-2000 school year. CIS of Little Rock has placed Site Coordinators at each of the schools listed
Alternative Learning Center Cloverdale Middle School Forest Heights Middle School Hall High School Pulaski Heights Middle School Frances Waddell Adrienne Nimmer (resigned/hiring freeze) Kathy Sweeney Marilyn Brewster Rochelle Webb The CENTERS" Arkansas Department of Health Child Study Center - UAMS Little Rock School District Insure The Children - Childrens Hospital 3. TTie CIS projects "mII actively serve all students v^ho will attend these schools. As a CIS School of Promise, all students have access to the following resources
A healthy start and a healthy future A safe place to learn and grow A one-on*one relationship with a caring adult A marketable skill to use upon gradoation A chance to give back to peers and community All school sites surveyed students and staff for needs other than those already provided. Site Coordinators them made arrangements to provide those services needed. Levels of Service Level I
Level 2: Level 3
Education
awareness
school-wjde/grade level
direct information sitrvices Support groups that complement die S.A.E program
agency mandated visits with individual students (DHS, Courts, etc.)
screenings
immunizations/physicals
insurance referrals
survival needs (food, shelter, clothing) Individual counseling
assessment
referral for medical or psychological treatmentFax=0000000000 Jun 9 00 14 = 17 P. 01/11 SCIIQgES auF Arkansas SSiK&ttT' i 523 South Louisiana, I Suite 175 I P. O. Box 292 Little Rock. AR 72203 (501) 370.9661 (501) 375.8774 Fax I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Name: ClSA@swbell.net O) <0 > 4) <u : Q. 0) .C o v> C 'Z On I FROM: Messoge
FAX traHsmittal form Organization Namc/Depc fiaiiiMWWK I ^aMIIWI^CSUb j Phone number ~~ Fax number i~ Dti>C) Name: Title: Date sent
Number of Pases: (Including cover sheet) * I )1 Communities In Schools of Little Rock Board of Directors Marion Bald win, Director McClellan Cc mmunity School 9417 Geyer S ?tings Road Little Rock, / R 72209 (501) 570-41 9 / (501) 570-4098 FAX E-mail: meba dw@mcc.lrsdJtl2.ar.ui Larry Berkley, Vice-President CARTI - Physics and Pngingering P. O. Box 55050 Little Rock, AR 72215 (501) 664-8573 / (501) 663-0503 FAX E-m^
LarTy@CAR'n.com Dr. Les Gamine, Superintendent Little Rock School Ehstrict 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 324-4012 / (501) 324-2146 FAX E-mail
Ivcami@lrsdadm.lr5d.kl2.ar.us Mayor Jim I laiiey The City of L ittle Rock 500 West Ma rkham Street Little Rock, i lR 72201 (501) 371-45 10 / (501) 371-4498 FAX E-mail
Jdailey@littlerock.state.ar.u( Bill Fitzgerald Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods 303 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 975-8307 / (501) 975-4241 FAX E-m^: Bill.Fitzgerald@cjrw.com Sue Frucauff, Director Charles A. Frucauff Foundation 500 Soudi Shackleford Road Little Rock, AR 72211 (501) 219-1410 / (501) 219-1416 FAX E-mail: SFrueaufT@aol.com Darlene Gai rett, Consultant Urban Assoc 503 Bellaire : ates 3rive Hol Springs, AR 71901 (501)620-4828 FMfZ'=ot)3?l-Ss=
ii E-mail: Zenii@ipa.net Zenobia Hanis AR Department of Health 200 South University, Suite 310 Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 663-6080 / (501) 663-1676 FAX E-mail: zharris@inail.doh.state.ar.us Duane Morgan, C.E.O. Orbit Valve P.O. Box 193520 Little Rock, AR 72219 (501) 568' / (501) 570-5785 (orbirvalvc.com Margie Powell Office of De icgrcgation Monitoring 201 E. Mark lam Street, Suite 510 Mt. 72201 Little Rock, (501) 376-6100 / (501) 371-0100 FAX E-mail
mqj owcll@aristotle.niet John Riggs IV, Sure Senator Arkansas State Senate P. O. Box 1399 Little Rock, AR 72203 (501) 570-3528 / (501) 570-3218 FAX E-mail: Johnr@jariggs.com Charles Stewart Regions Bank Capitol and Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 371-7334 / (501) 371-7413 FAX E-mail: cstewart@RegionsBank.coin Diane Vibh iker 3917 South ,ookout Drive Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 661-8030 / (501) 661-1263 FAX (501) 580-9119 Cell Phone E-mail
dvil hakar@alltell.net Judge Joyce Williams Warren Chancery Court, 10* Division 3001 West Roosevelt Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 340-6725 / (501) 340-7012 FAX E-mail: Advisor: Brace Cohen, Program Dir. UAMS Child Study Center 1120 Marshall Street, Slot 654 Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 320-5150 / (501) 320-1592 FAX cohenbrucem@exchange.uams.edu ('ommunitiea In Sch^iols of Arkansas P. O. Box 292 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phe ne
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ClSA<gswbell.net Ann Kamps, Executive Director Alysia Colon, Administrative Coordinator Kerri Brazzel, AmeriCorps Promise Fellow CIS of Little Rock Revised 8/00 30/20d S:2T ii 00, ZT das noooonnoon:xeqNov ember 2 8, 2 0 0 0 Improving our schools What communities can do BY RAYMOND W DONNY LEE Special to the Democrat-Gazette 0 you look at the public schools through a telescope or a microscope? Either perspective offers a distorted D view and perhaps a cynical response. When peering through a telescope, the object is necessarily distant and appears but a speck in the lens. The view is illuminating, but precludes a detailed examination. On the other hand, the microscope offers a detailed view but fails to provide the larger context in which the object exists. It is undoubtedly difficult to get a clear perspective on schools in America today. Virtually every community has at least one school, and people have opinions about it. Each year, Gallup polls report that citizens rate schools nationally lower than they rate their own childrens schools. For example, in the 32nd Annual Gallup Poll on Education reported in September 2000,47 percent of respondents assigned a grade of A or B to public schools nationally, while 70 percent assigned a grade of A or B to their oldest childs school. Obviously, personal involvement and familiarity with a school changes attitudes. Its easier to support that with which you are involved and familiar. Why should the community support the public schools? As school millage elections approach, citizens are divided whether to vote for or against maintaining or increasing school taxes. You might hear something like, Those kids arent learning anything in that school. Or even, I dont have any children in school. Why should I vote for a school tax? Public schools do not exist solely for the students and personnel who inhabit them
rather, they represent the hope that those who pass through them will create a better world for themselves and for all of us. What would our communities and our nation be like if we had no public school system? While our nations history has a somewhat fragmented past with public, parochial and home schooling, it is clear that in a democracy, public schooling is helpful to sustain the democratic ideals we cherish. Further, schools provide a relatively common base upon which students can draw not only knowledge, but also skills and values that will enable them to go on to be successful contributors to the community. Children in the public schools are not only our future, they are a part of the com- niunity, and their views about community, citizenship and commitment are being Guest writer shaped by those surrounding the public schools. In tile past 20 years, local businesses, seeing this relationship, have partnered with schools to collaborate, with the two-fold goal of strengthening the school and putting the business in touch with its future workers and customers. This partnership has been quite successful in most cases. Business, though, should not be the only partner with schools in a town. It is easy for the members of a community, particularly those without children in the public schools, to become detached and somewhat cynical about the schools. Yet, in many towns, the school provides structure and camaraderie to the community. Have you ever been to a small town on a Friday night during a ball game? Where is everyone? At the ball game! Community support should extend beyond the athletic teams and into the very fabric of the school. What if members of the community showed up for music pro^ams, plays and spelling bees like they did ball games? Involvement and : awareness breed support, as the school be- I comes a dynamic part of citizens lives. Volunteering in public schools is another wonderful opportunity to create community. Working with the students personalizes the efforts of the public schools, and schools no longer exist as anonymous institutions
rather, they become vibrant, living organisms which have personality and vigor. A strong volunteer program will minimize problems that often exist in the absence of meaningful relationships. Without a clear perspective on the purposes and benefits of public schooling, the community may easily lose its will to support this vital institution. Public schools are the arteries through which our nations lifeblood flowsthat is, our children and their potential futures. Interestingly, as polls demonstrate, . schools are rated largely by the investment people make in them. 'The stronger and more personal the investment, the higher the rating. Isnt it time to make your community schools better? Become a part of them, know them, support them, and you will give your community better schools. Raipnoiid W "Donny Lee. EdD.. is associate professor of education at Harding University in Searcy.FROM : INSURE THE-ChILDREN FAX NO. : 320 6844 Feb. 08 2001 05:03PM P2 Communities In Schools of Arkansas Memorandam To: From
CIS of Little Rock Board Members CIS Site Coordinators CIS Building Principals a Kamps, Executive Director state Office Date: February 8,2001 Subject: CIS of Little Rock Grant Award It is with, great pleasure that I can announce to each of you that the proposal submitted to the Department of Community Programs by Arkansas Childrens Hospital Insure the Children program has been approved. As a result of this award, Debbie Rushing, Program Coordinator for Insure the Children will now also hold the position of Executive Director for Communities In Schools of Little Rock. In this role she will assume all responsibilities for developing and implementing the CIS project at Hall High School, Pulaski Heights and Forest Heights Middle Schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to maximize collaboration efforts among Communities In Schools, the City of Little Rock, Little Rock School District and Arkansas Childrens Hospital to really begin to meet the challenges of our young people. I know that Debbie will do a wonderful job! She has long proven that she not only understands the concept of CIS but that she also knows how to make it work. Please refer all day to day questions, concerns or comments regarding CIS of LR to Debbie. You may be reached by phone at 320-1987, by fax at 320-6844 or you may email her at rushiuBsJebhie@exchange.uams.edu. Cc
Laura Rule, Director Insure the Children Jeanette Perdue, Vice President Family Support Services Arkansas Childrens Hospital1 Apr--24-Ol O2:OOP Frueauff Foundation 5012191416 P-Ol DATE: 4-24'2001 FAX RE: TO: Letter of Agreement Between CISA and CISLR Margie Powell, Bill Fitzgerald Fax
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2 I wanted the two of you to have a copy of the Letter of Agreement regarding the Good Cents program. Since the national office awarded the pilot program to the state organization and Ann, as state executive director, and her president, signed that program agreement, they are responsible for the funds. At the direction of Anns board, the Letter of Agreement was written. Hopefully, it will clear the air and eliminate further confusion. All parties have met regarding the Americorps Fellows (Tracy) schedule and the CISA contract with Americas Promise. I believe that our minutes and that contract was for the Badgett/Pulaski Heights program. I understand Debbie has told Tracy she is to work at Washington School this summer. I do not know what the outcome of that particular assignment disagreement will be. On another matter, until I feel more comfortable with the situation, I am holding off writing the letter to non-participating board members. If I feel that my relationship with Ann or Debbie is in anyway causing problems with CISLR or my understanding of board responsibility is incorrect, I will resign. Life is too busy and too full to spend it in turf battles. For now, I will just wait and see how the Letter is received and how Tracys schedule is handled.Apr'-24-Ol O2:O1P Frueauff Foundation 5012191416 P . 02 Letter of Agreement Between Communities In Scfaoob of Arkansas And Communities In Schools of Little Rock This agreeateai etuMisfacs a ooa-legal, cooperative relationship between Communities Io Schoob of Arkansas (OSA) and Communities In Schools of Little Rock (CIS/l^R) for the pirrpose of managing Morgan Stanley Dean Witter (MSDW) funds awarded tor the Good Cents Program. This project is currently being implemented in two LRSD middle schools in partnership with CISA and MSDW I. In so far at Communitict in Schools, Inc. agreed to award CISA $6000.00 to support the Good Cents Curricuiuia pilot project with Morgan Stanley/ Dean Witter, CISA agreed to the following use and oversigbl of the award: I ) 2) 3) 4) Further the Good Cents Curriculum pilot project with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Provide final number of students and volunteers who participated in pilot program. Collect evaluation data from students, teachers and volunteers at the pilot school sites to rate ihe effectiveness of the Good cents pilot curriculum, collect the final version to be developed after the pilot and obtain additional comments about the project Complete each objective by June 29, 2001 and submit a report by July 3, 2001 to include a financial statement of monies spent to date IL in so far as CfS/LR agreed Io implement the Good Cenu project in partnership with CISA, CIS/LR further agrees to: 1) 2) 3 ) 4) Present a written description for the planned expcnditure/use of the MSDW monies, Obtain prior approval from CISA for anticipaied expenditures of MSDW monies. Expenditurescan not exceed the grant amount
Send invoices to CISA for payment CIS/LR also agrees to work with CISA to gather the required data to meet the obligations for the pilot project This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of both CISA and CIS/LR ____, 2001
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,2001 , President Communities In Schools of Arkansas Communities In Schools of Little Rock Executive Director , Executive Director Communities In Schools of Arkansas Communities In Schools of Little RockFROM : INSURE THE-CHILDREN FAX NO. : 320 6844 nay. 01 2001 10:51AM P2 CIS Board Meeting Minutes Monday 9 April 2001 First Presbyterian Church Present
Bruce, Margie, Junious, Larry, Debbie, Bill, Margo, Sue, Flash, Jim Daily- Sue F. called meeting to order at 4:15 The minutes from the previous meeting, which had not been proofed, were reviewed. Margie clarified that the money referred to were cunent CIS/Little Rock holdings that CIS A held. Bruce clarified that his agency is still committed to CIS and that Kathy will continue to do the Good Cents Program. Minutes were accepted and approved with those changes. The point was made the meeting minutes are needed ahead of time to avoid the need for such clarifications. Mr. Fitzgerald agreed and humbly offered his apologies and a promise to do better next time. Morgan Stanly Dean Witter - Good Cents Program Debbie stated that she thought the MSDW/Good Cents event was perceived as valuable. All had a good time at the event. Pulaski Heights program is up and running, while Forest Heights is slightly behind schedule. She has received positive feedback from the MSDW employees involved, who said it was good for them and the children seemed to get a lot out of it. Photos are from the Good Cents Mentoring Day are on both the PHMS and Good Cent websites. All Board members are encouraged to review the demonstration curriculum on the Internet and the photos. Despite press releases drafted by CIS and MSDW and sent on Arkansas Childrens Hospital and Little Rock School District letterhead, we received no media attention. Bill said he would have the press release reviewed by PR staffers at his office and determine how we might improve on coverage. Junious commented that the 12 MSDW people were very enthusiastic and committed about the program. MSDW was fully backed by their employees to participate in the mentoring program providing them with 1 hour per week to work with the students. Pulaski Heights/Badgett Elementary Literacy Team Literacy initiative, coordinated by AmcriCorp Volunteer is cooking. Students met their tutoring buddies on Tuesday. We have determined there are still some very basic needsFROM : INSURE THE-CHILDREN FAX NO. : 320 6844 May. 01 2001 10:52AM P3 on the part of Badgett students. These included personal hygiene and body care. Margo underscored the fact that these basic needs must be filled first before reading proficiency can be tackled. As Debbie said, Id rather our results from this project be fabulous ten years from now, than just a so-so program now. The need for some kind of hygiene training was raised. Margo will check into initiating that and who (or what discipline) might be most appropriate to facilitate the training with the kids. Should an csthctician or beautician or a nurse teach the children? The average 5* grade classroom GPA is 2.89 (is this for Badgett?). But the skill level is not there: reading proficiency is not at a 3C2 level. Some discussion followed about whether students were being passed along without the requisite skills. Junious said he would contact the appropriate teacher/adminisfrator to discuss the issue. Sue raised several issues: Money
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Board Memberships and responsibilities, Hall High and AmeriCorp volunteer. Money received from Regions Bank: The check ($2,300.00) was to pay for the ScholarShop program. Tracys expenses to Minnesota came out of that check. Sue reported that Ann Kamps has requested from Tracey a budget for materials to be expended. Money from Morgan Stanley Dean Witter: Sue reported on behalf of Ann that as yet, there is no money received from MSDW. It has been requested. Joan at MSDW says its at CISA. Debbie reported several expenses. 501c3/Relationship with ACH: The purpose of the 501 c3 status is to raise money. We need to decide if were ready as a board to raise money. Sue said that concerning CIS ownership issues, if we are under ACHs wing, they might assume they run CIS. Debbie interjected that ACH applied for the Enhancement Award to run CIS and that ACH is responsible for the Enhancement Award. AmeriCorp Volunteer Time Accrual: Debbie reported that Cynthia Klump with AmeriCorp will be conducting a site visit on April 17,2001. She will be reviewing contract documentation, personnel files and other points of accountability. The reviews were passed around to the board members. Debbie reported because of the accountability requirements we cant have volunteers doing work at home. The grant is to work with students so the majority of the work must be done in that way. Sue suggested we need a plan from Tracy for her goals for April, May, June, etc. It was stated that we arc all pulling toward a common goal of helping the children, and some formalities would enhance communication toward that goal, namely, an organizational chart for CIS and simply defining our terms. Who is CIS and who are we responsible to/for? What are the specific site plans for our site coordinators? Sue mentioned that we will probably need to come up with funds to match for next year, which may involve board members raising some of those funds. Debbie mentioned thatFROM : INSURE THE-CHILDREN FAX NO. : 320 6844 May. 01 2001 10:53AM P4 Gary Eagleton had approved piggybacking on their 50lc3 status. Problems arose only when the two entities completed for the same pot of money on a given project. HALL: We need to assess whether to continue at Hall High. The attitude there, Sue reported, is that they dont want us. She suggested an ad hoc committee of Margie and Margo to speak to the people at Hall and determine what to do. Bill suggested that Junious be included, as he represents the District. It was decided that Junious will make an information-gathering call on Hall and assess the situation and report back to the Board. CIS Board: Board memberships and responsibility. We need more members and we need to generate a list of people who can find money, are forceful and not shy about getting that money. (Sue pointed out that she had found one, Flash!). Margo made a motion that Board members bring 1-3 names of prospective members to the next meeting. Sue asked that the names be run by her first, but after some discussion, it was decided that the names be brought to the board first, before any official contact had been made or invitations extended. Margie seconded the motion, which passed. Jim Daily suggested aloud Mike Wilson of Comcast. Next meeting is at First Pres on Monday 14 May. Meeting was adjourned at 5:30 Respectfully submitted by Bill Fitzgerald Bill Fitzgerald Associate Creative Director CJRW, Inc. 303 W. Capitol Avenue Little Rock, AR 72201 501.975.8307FROM
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Debbie Rushino was on. vocation Friday, April 27 and she is off this week due to death in her family. Please edit the attached CIS Board Meeting minutes, make changes if necessary and fax to our office so they con be moiled out prior to the next meeting. Thanks If you do not receive all pages, if any are not legible, or there is any question, please call (501) 320-1632 OUR FAX NUMBER IS (501) 320-6844 This meaasa la Intended only lor 0l use oriho addrMseefsj. k comolns Inlormtuon Umi Is cenfldondsl under Uie sBomey^JIont or oUiemrise not auWcu to oiscloaure. If you are not tho Intendad recipient or ll> amployee or agent responsible for dellvoring n>e message to fh Intended recipient, any use of this Infonnetlon or diesemlnetlon, diafrlDuUon or copying of mis communicaPon la aulctly pronioited. If you have received ttiie communication In error, please notiry us Immediately by telephone and return the original message to ua at the above address vis the U.S. Postal Service. Arkansas Childrens Hospital, 800 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72202-3591Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Marshall, Federal Monitor One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371 -0100 Ms. Jackie Stubblefield Arkansas Promise Coordinator Doneghey Plaza South P. O. Box 1437, Slot S230 Little Rock, AR 72203-1437 December 10, 2002 Dear Ms. Stubblefield We offer our support of Communities In Schools of Little Rocks (CIS of LR) proposal for an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow. The CIS of LR has done an outstanding job of serving youth in the Little Rock School District (LRSD) for several years. Had it not been for CIS of LR, many of the services provided in the past year such as mentoring, tutoring, health care, economic education, and counseling would not have reached the students most in need. As a monitor for the federal court, I have personally observed the wonderful accomplishments and ongoing efforts of CIS of LR to serve the whole child. With school budgets dwindling and the continued erosion of city tax bases, many of the programs and services that do not deal directly with academics are often the first to be eliminated. Nevertheless, students do not learn in a vacuum, and they continue to bring emotional, social, and physical problems to the classroom. Having an AmeriCorps Promise Fellow would be a tremendous asset to students and school personnel at the host site, Pulaski Heights Middle School. By providing student and family support to incoming students from distressed schools, the AmeriCorps Promise Fellow could well be the first line of defense in keeping Pulaski Heights Middle School from becoming the type of school those students were fleeing. Sincerely yours. Ann S. Marshall Federal Monitor
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