Incentive Schools: Parent council monitoring

INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL BYLAWS ARTICLE I FORMATION The incentive school program parent council was formed as required by the Little Rock School District Desegregation Plan. The role of the Parent Council includes monitoring all activities related to the incentive school program. ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP Parent Council membership consists of representatives from each incentive school. /two parents Those schools are Franklin, Garland, Mitchell, Rightsell, Rockefeller and Stephens. When the possibility exist, one (1) black and one (1) white parent representatives will be given the opportunity to serve. Parent membership is voluntary. Four members at large are to be appointed by Joshua Intervenors. ARTICLE III TERM OF MEMBERSHIP Each member shall be asked to serve for a period of three (3) years and shall be eligible for reappointment. The term of membership shall begin on July 1 and end on June 30 of the three-year period. Applications for vacancies will be accepted during April and May of each year. ARTICLE IV RESIGNATION Whenever a member is unable to complete his/her term of appointment, the member shall submit a letter of resignation which shall be binding. If a verbal resignation is given. then a majority vote of the membership is needed to confirm the resignation and the member shall be notified by a letter from the Secretary and Chairperson of the Committee's action. 7VRTICLE V - REMOVAL OF MEMBERSHIPATICLE VI OFFICERS OF THE PARENT COUNCIL Section 1. The officers of the parent council shall consist of a President, Vice-President, and a Secretary. Section 2. The duties of the officers shall be those set out in VI except that other duties may be assigned and documented by the council at any meeting. Officers shall be elected by the council at J^t' annual June meeting. ? Section 3. The term of office shall be for ? years. election. The officers shall take office immediately upon s Section 4. Vacancies in the office shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the council when such occur for any reason. ARTICLE VII DUTIES OF OFFICER OF PARENT COUNCIL Section 1. President. The President shall be the principal presiding officer of the council and shall in general coordinate meetings of the council. all meetings of the council. He/she shall preside at He/she shall perform all duties applicable to the office of president and such other duties as may be prescribed by the parent council from time to time. Vice-President. Section 2. In the absence of the President or in the event of his/her death, inability, or refusal to act, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of president and when so action, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice-President to time may be assigned to him/her by the President or by the Council. Section 3. Secretary. The Secretary shall: (a) keep the minutes of the parent council meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose (b) in general
perform all duties applicable to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President or by the Parent Council.Election of the Committee. VIII ELECTION OF OFFICERS officers shall be held at the June meeting of is sufficient for the election. A simple majority of the voting membership In the event an officer resigns, or leaves the Committee, the office shall be filled at the following meeting. ARTICLE IX COMMITTEES Section 1. There shall be the following committees: membership (2) Bylaws/Policy, (3) monitoring committee. (1) Section 2. Standing committees may be created by the majority vote of the council, provided a quorum is present. Section 3. All standing committees shall be governed by the following rules (1) a council member shall act as chairperson to each committee. Section 4. Ad Hoc-Committee chairpersons shall be appointed by the President, with council approval
Ad Hoc-committees are governed by the preceding rules, with exceptions noted. DUTIES OF COMMITEES XI MEETING X The committee shall meet at least once a month. The time, date, and place to be the consensus of the membership. Special meetings can be called by the chairperson of the council or the Superintendent, or his/her designee of the Little Rock School District. XII - QUORUM X Iff IZ 4- A quorum shall consist of four (4) or more member of the total membership. However, for the purposes of changes in the bylaws, revocation of membership and election of officers, the quorum shall be two-thirds of the current council membership. A majority shall be fifty-one (51) percent of the quorum as defined above.INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Council Member SUPPORT PERSONS: District-wide Council of Incentive School Parents Job Description: Monitoring
to oversee, to be involved, to study policy, to account for, to observe, to interview (onsite and via other avenues) and to report findings. Major Responsibilities: Attend a comprehensive orientation for the council at the beginning of each school year so all members will understand their role, district policies, and procedures, communication channels, and what district resources and support are available. Experience/Qualifications Desired: Good communication skills, nonjudgemental attitude toward others, a desire and commitment to support public education, incentive schools and help students. Length of Commitment: three (3) years. Each member is to serve a period of For more information: contact your principal at the school in which your child/children are enrolled. INCENTIVE SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL INFORMATION FLOW OHART Desegregation Incentive School Parent Council Facilitator Assoc. Superintendent of Desegregation t I Office of Planning Res. 3 Development r Joshua Intervenors LR, School Board March 14. 1994 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF PARENT COUNCIL Monitoring of the Parent Council includes the following: to oversee, to be involved, to study policy, to account for, to observe, to interview (on-site and via other avenues) and to report findings. Members' work and family schedules make it difficult to carry out the monitoring function as a team, members have agreed: Therefore, the A. to carefully study the programs of the incentive schools
B. to prioritize the programs for monitoring purposes
C. to develop a monitoring instrument with indicators to monitor individual programs
D. to develop a comprehensive monitoring instrument
E. to have individual members gather program information from their home schools and provide this information to other council members during their regular monthly meetings
F. to engage in team monitoring (The team will monitor the selected programs, develop report Schedules will and report to the full council. This is an ongoing be set by the team members, process.)
G. to notify principals of pending visits verbally and in writing
H. to develop a set of recommendations following each monitoring visit and submit to principal
I. to develop quarterly reports by compiling information from individual reports, paired monthly reports, regular and special council meetings
J. to review the quarterly reports with the principal prior to submission to the School Board, Joshua and ODM
K. to submit quarterly reports to the School Board, Joshua and ODM.INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP) Monitoring activities will be coordinated by Parent Council Monitoring (PCM) members with the assistance of the building principal. During the site visits team members will wear identification badges. 1.0 Pre-Conference (led by (PCM) team leader) When the monitoring team arrives at a school, a preconference will be held with the principal. The following points usually will be discussed during the pre-conference visit. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 UNUSUAL EVENTS - The principal should share with team any unusual events that might be occurring at school during the time of the monitoring visit. LIST OF TEACHERS - The principal should provide the monitoring team with a list of teachers by name, room number, and grade level. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS - The monitors will need to know in which rooms substitute teachers are assigned on that day. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS - The pre-conference will provide the principal an opportunity to share with the team any highlights or outstanding activities which may be occurring during the site visit. PRIVATE MEETING AREA - The principal will need to provide a room with privacy for the team so that a random sample of teachers can be selected to be monitored. 1.5.1 This room might also be used by the team to reach and write the team consensus at the conclusion of the monitoring visit. SCHOOL PROFILE - A completed School Profile should be available for the team to review.PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES PAGE -2- 2.0 PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING The Parent Council monitoring will be done on a quarterly basis. This will include two site visits during the year and monitoring of other school reports developed by Office of Desegregation Monitoring, District Bi-Racial Committee, Joshua Intervenors and any other previous reports the Council deems necessary. The Parent Council Monitoring will not include personnel evaluation. 2.1 2.2 2.3 ANONYMITY - The staff members who will be visited will not be identified. MONITORING IN CLASSROOMS - The monitoring team members will enter the classrooms and monitor the programs with as little disruption of the educational process as possible. TEACHER ORIENTATION - The principal should discuss the monitoring process with the teachers. The following should be included in the discussion and meeting. 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 CHECKLIST - The principal should provided the teachers with a copy of the monitoring checklist(s). TEACHER TIME - Teachers should allow a few minutes to respond verbally to the monitors about some items on the monitoring checklist(s). The monitors will probably not have time to wait until the teacher's break time. INSTRUCTION - Teachers should not stop the teaching process when the monitor enters the room, but at the first convenient stopping point, they should take time to answer the monitor's questions. SAMPLE OF STUDENTS - The monitors may ask a sample of students a few questions during the monitoring visit.PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES PAGE -3- 2.3.5 RECORDS If the student records are dis- played in a prominent place in the classroom, the monitor will be able to assess the records with minimum disruption to instruction. 3.0 2.3.6 2.3.7 SITE VISITS - Two monitoring visits will be conducted during the school year. PROGRAM PROGRESS - Previous school reports will be reviewed by the monitoring team before subsequent visits so that progress in the program can be noted. TEAM CONSENSUS After making an appropriate number of classroom visits, monitors will meet and compile the team consensus. 4.0 EXIT CONFERENCE (Led by team leader) The team consensus will be shared with the principal during an exit conference at the school. If the prin- cipal is unavailable, the principal can telephone the team leader for a phone conference as soon as possible. 4.1 PRINCIPAL COMMENTS - At this time the principal will be provided the opportunity to make comments about the findings to clarify issues and make the report more accurate. 5.0 WRITTEN REPORTS The PCM members will summarize the monitoring results in an outline format. This will be submitted along with raw data to the Planning, Research, and Evaluation Department for compilation of the results. 5.1 SHARE REPORTS Copies of the reports will be made available to the Little Rock School District Board of Directors, Office of Desegregation Monitoring and Joshua Intervenors.COMPILED TEAM COPY LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT S c I E N C E. H z s T o R Y El A R PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1993-1994 TABLE OF CONTENTS page 1.0 Equitable Placement by Race/Gender in School Programs 1 2.0 Academic Programs 3.0 Special Activities 4.0 Support Programs 1 4 4 5.0 Monitoring and Evaluation 5 6.0 Curriculum 6 7.0 Student Achievement/Assessment 7 8.0 Special Education 9.0 Student Discipline 8 8 Key: 1 " 0 = Observation I Interview SP = School Profile D = Other Document(s)LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1993 - 1994 Hevised 2716/94 SCHOOL Grade Level (s) DATE PRINCIPAL NUMBER OF CLASSES VISITED MONITOR (S) CRITERIA CIRCLE ONE 1.0 EQUITABLE PLACEMENT BY RACE/GENDER IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS The school ensures equal access and fair treatment in all programs resulting in optimum conditions for student learning. SP 1.1 The composition of the school staff ensures that students have access to, and contact with, a varied staff of certified and non-certified personnel. EVIDENCE: __________________________ YES NO 2.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 0 The schools academic programs provide a means of expanding the scope of knowledge and for developing the rational, reflective, and critical capacities of all children. The content of the programs are true, appropriate, and relevant. 2.1 Writing-to-Read, an instructional technology program has been implemented at the school for K-2 students. EVIDENCE: _____________________ YES NCIncentive Schools Monitoring (Patent Council) Page 2 0/1 2.2 Learning Styles Inventories are used to assist teachers in diversifying their teaching styles to match the learning styles of the students. EVIDENCE: _____________________ YES NO O 2.3 In grades 4-6 Semi-departmentalization structure is being used to facilitate the development of specialized objectives for "subject area" by teachers in the respective grade levels. EVIDENCE: ____________________________________________ YES NO i I / 0/1 2.4 The Schools theme has been developed by parents and staff and is integrated into into the total curriculum. EVIDENCE: _______________________________________ YES NO 0/1 2.5 The Schools Science Laboratory has adequate equipment, material and supplies. EVIDENCE: ____________________________ YES NOIncentive Sctiools Monitoiing (Patent Council) Page 3 I 0/1 O/l 2.6 The Schools Computer Laboratory is equipped with a minimum of 25 stations for remediation and enrichment of students. EVIDENCE: _____________________ YES NO 2.7 The Foreign Language Instruction Laboratory has appropriate equipment and materials and is being utilized in the school. EVIDENCE: __________________________________________ YES NO 2.8 A sequential program has been established to include the study of African- American history and culture. EVIDENCE: _____________________________________ YES NO 2.8.1 2.9 Reading across the curriculum is utilized for developing reading proficiency and critical reading skills. Each subject area also utilizes strategies to increase students pleasure of and appreciation for reading (Pre-Kindergarten-6). EVIDENCE: _____________________________ YES NO The school has established an incentive program for recognizing academic excellence and academic improvement. EVIDENCE: ________________________ YES NC O O IIncentive Schools Monitoiing (Paiont Council) Page 4 3.0 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Special activities may be focused on academic reinforcement, special interest clubs, and/or units of national or state organization. SP 3.1 A variety of academic reinforcement activities is provided through programs such as peer tutoring, academic reinforcement clubs, special interest clubs and field trips. EVIDENCE
________________________________________ YES NO 4.0 SUPPORT PROGRAMS I 4.1 Parental involvement is clearly a part of the learning process. Parents are asked to sign all homework assignments on a daily basis. Regular communication takes place, both through written and oral means. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________ YES NO O 4.2 There is an instructional aide in every classroom to assist teachers with monitoring students progress and communication with parents and preparation of supplemental instructional materials. EVIDENCE
____________________________ YES NO I 4.3 Home/Neighborhood meeting with parents are held at locations other than school. Meetings for small groups of parents are held in community locations such as churches, community centers and some homes if invited by parents. EVIDENCE: ________________________________ YES NOIncontivo Schools Monitoring (Patent Council) Page 5 I 4.4 Ongoing training is being provided to staff in areas like human relations skills
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working in an urban setting and analysis and use of data for enhancing student achievement. All staff, including support staff, are involved in training. EVIDENCE: ________________________ YES NO 5.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION 0/1 5.1 Student evaluators (Grades 4-5-6) are asked to complete evaluations relative to the school, its climate and their educational experience twice a year. EVIDENCE: ____________________________________ YES NO O/l 5.2 Regular monitoring of student attendance, discipline/behavior and achievement is accomplished through the development and use of individual and class profiles by classroom teachers and the building administrator. This assessment is done at a minimum on a quarterly basis. EVIDENCE: _______________________________________ YES NOIncentive Schools Monitoring (Patent Council) Pago 6 6.0 CURRICULUM The school provides a curriculum that is reflective of cultural differences. Local and/or state-developed course content guides enhance multicultural content in all curriculum areas. Q/l 6.1 In classrooms observed, the teachers have adequate materials and equipment to deliver the prescribed curriculum. EVIDENCE
__________________________________ YES NO 6.2 All students are actively involved in classroom instruction. EVIDENCE
________________________ YES NO 6.3 There is evidence that the multicultural curriculum is being implemented. Bulletin boards, publications, and productions in the classroom reflect the multicultural curriculum. EVIDENCE:_____________________________________ YES NO 6.4 Display of student work reflects varying teaching strategies. EVIDENCE: _________________ YES NO 0 0 0Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 7 O/l 6.5 "Writing Across the Curriculum" is used to enhance the writing skills of students (K-6). EVIDENCE: ______________ YES NO 7.0 SP SP 6.6 Penmanship is emphasized at each level, with approprite recognition of the developmental level of the individual student (k-6). EVIDENCE: _________________________________ STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/ASSESSMENT The school staff implements non-discriminatory procedures for administration, analysis, and the use of standardized tests. 7.1 7.2 YES NO When test results are examined, overall achievement of students (gender/grade) has remained stable or improved. EVIDENCE: ____________________________________ YES NO Promotion/retention rates reflect the school population (gender/grade level). EVIDENCE: _____________________________ YES NO OliiGentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 8 8.0 SPECIAL EDUCATION T The school ensures that student placement and services provided in the special education program are non-discriminatory. SP/I 8.1 Strategies to eliminate disproportionate student assignment (gender/grade level) to special education are evident. EVIDENCE: ___________________________________ YES NO O/l 8.2 Facilities for special education are desigined to meet the needs of the students served. EVIDENCE: _____________________________ YES NO 9.0 STUDENT DISCIPLINE The school ensures that student disciplinary policies and practices are non- discriminatory. I 9.1 Information, including the schools expectation for student conduct, in the form of handbooks and/or public presentations regarding student disciplinary policies and procedures is distributed to all students and parents. EVIDENCE: ________________________________ YES NC i I IIncentive Schools Monitoiing (Parent Council) Page 9 SP 9.2 Strategies are used to prevent the occurrence of a disproportionate number of suspensions, expulsions, and/or disciplinary referrals involving identifiable groups (gender/grade). EVIDENCE
_________________ YES NO 0 9.3 Classroom instruction proceeds in an orderly manner. EVIDENCE: _________________ YES NO SP/I 9.4 A mentoring program is used to meet the needs of at-risk students. EVIDENCE: ______________________ YES NO 1LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT atlllll sc BENC ,E. H X S T o R Y PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1993-1994 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1993-1994 Revised 2/16/94 SCHOOL Grade Level (s) DATE PRINCIPAL NUMBER OF CLASSES VISITED MONITOR (S) CRITERIA CIRCLE ONE 1.0 EQUITABLE PLACEMENT BY RACE/GENDER IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS The school ensures equal access and fair treatment in all programs resulting in optimum conditions for student learning. SP 1,1 The composition of the school staff ensures that students have access to, and contact with, a varied staff of certified and non-certified personnel. EVIDENCE: YES NO 2.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The schools academic programs provide a means of expanding the scope of knowledge and for developing the rational, reflective, and critical capacities of all children. The content of the programs are true, appropriate, and relevant. O 2.1 Writing-to-Read, an instructional technology program has been implemented at the school for K-2 students. EVIDENCE: YES NOIncentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 2 O/l 2.2 Learning Styles Inventories are used to assist teachers in diversifying their teaching styles to match the learning styles of the students. EVIDENCE: YES NO O 2.3 In grades 4-6 Semi-departmentalization structure is being used to facilitate the development of specialized objectives for "subject area" by teachers in the respective grade levels. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 2.4 The Schools theme has been developed by parents and staff and is integrated into into the total curriculum. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 2.5 The Schools Science Laboratory has adequate equipment, material and supplies. EVIDENCE: YES NOIncentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 3 o 2.6 The Schools Computer Laboratory is equipped with a minimum of 25 stations for remediation and enrichment of students. EVIDENCE: YES NO O 2.7 The Foreign Language Instruction Laboratory has appropriate equipment and materials and is being utilized in the school. EVIDENCE: YES NO I 2.8 A sequential program has been established to include the study of African- American history and culture. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 2.8.1 Reading across the curriculum is utilized for developing reading proficiency and critical reading skills. Each subject area also utilizes strategies to increase student's pleasure of and appreciation for reading (Pre-Kindergarten-6). EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 2.9 The school has established an incentive program for recognizing academic excellence and academic improvement. EVIDENCE: YES NOIncentive-Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 4 3.0 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Special activities may be focused on academic reinforcement, special interest clubs, and/or units of national or state organization. SP 3.1 A variety of academic reinforcement activities is provided through programs such as peer tutoring, academic reinforcement clubs, special interest clubs and field trips. EVIDENCE: YES NO 4.0 SUPPORT PROGRAMS I 4.1 Parental involvement is clearly a part of the learning process. Parents are asked to sign all homework assignments on a daily basis. Regular communication takes place, both through written and oral means. EVIDENCE: YES NO 0 4.2 There is an instructional aide in every classroom to assist teachers with monitoring students progress and communication with parents and preparation of supplemental instructional materials. EVIDENCE: YES NO I 4.3 Home/Neighborhood meeting with parents are held at locations other than school. Meetings for small groups of parents are held in community locations such as churches, community centers and some homes if invited by parents. EVIDENCE: YES NOIncentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 5 I 4.4 Ongoing training is being provided to staff in areas like human relations skills
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working in an urban setting and analysis and use of data for enhancing student achievement. All staff, including support staff, are involved in training. EVIDENCE: YES NO 5.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION O/l 5.1 Student evaluators (Grades 4-5-6) are asked to complete evaluations relative to the school, its climate and their educational experience twice a year. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 5.2 Regular monitoring of student attendance, discipline/behavior and achievement is accomplished through the development and use of individual and class profiles by classroom teachers and the building administrator. This assessment is done at a minimum on a quarterly basis. EVIDENCE: YES NOiDcentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 6 6.0 CURRICULUM The school provides a curriculum that is reflective of cultural differences. Local and/or state-developed course content guides enhance multicultural content in all curriculum areas. Q/l 6.1 In classrooms observed, the teachers have adequate materials and equipment to deliver the prescribed curriculum. EVIDENCE: YES NO 6.2 All students are actively involved in classroom instruction. EVIDENCE: YES NO 6.3 There is evidence that the multicultural curriculum is being implemented. Bulletin boards, publications, and productions in the classroom reflect the multicultural curriculum. EVIDENCE: YES NO 6.4 Display of student work reflects varying teaching strategies. EVIDENCE: YES NO O 0 0Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 7 o/l 6.5 "Writing Across the Curriculum" is used to enhance the writing skills of students (K-6). EVIDENCE: YES NO 6.6 Penmanship is emphasized at each level, with approprite recognition of the developmental level of the individual student (k-6). EVIDENCE: YES NO 7.0 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/ASSESSMENT The school staff implements non-discriminatory procedures for administration, analysis, and the use of standardized tests. SP 7.1 When test results are examined, overall achievement of students (gender/grade) has remained stable or improved. EVIDENCE: YES NO SP 7.2 Promotion/retention rates reflect the school population (gender/grade level). EVIDENCE: YES NO OIncentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 8 8.0 SPECIAL EDUCATION The school ensures that student placement and services provided in the special education program are non-discriminatory. SP/I 8.1 Strategies to eliminate disproportionate student assignment (gender/grade level) to special education are evident. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 8.2 Facilities for special education are desigined to meet the needs of the students served. EVIDENCE: YES NO 9.0 STUDENT DISCIPLINE The school ensures that student disciplinary policies and practices are non- discriminatory. I 9.1 Information, including the schools expectation for student conduct, in the form of handbooks and/or public presentations regarding student disciplinary policies and procedures is distributed to ail students and parents. EVIDENCE: YES NOIncentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 9 SP 9.2 Strategies are used to prevent the occurrence of a disproportionate number of suspensions, expulsions, and/or disciplinary referrals involving identifiable groups (gender/grade). EVIDENCE: YES NO 0 9.3 Classroom instruction proceeds in an orderly manner. EVIDENCE: YES NO SP/I 9.4 A mentoring program is used to meet the needs of at-risk students. EVIDENCE: YES NOQA//k:CRECEIVED MAY 1 6 1994 Office of Desegregation hsonitoring INCENTIVE SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING 1994 No quarterly report for the Parent Council has been developed at this time. A draft has been completed and will be forwarded immediately after review.LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT HIM* A H mill C I E N C E M Z S T o R Y PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1993-1994 TABLE OF CONTENTS page - 1.0 Equitable Placement by Race/Gender in School Programs 1 2.0 Academic Programs 3.0 Special Activities 4.0 Support Programs 1 4 4 5.0 Monitoring and Evaluation 5 6.0 Curriculum 6 7.0 Student Achievement/Assessment 7 8.0 Special Education 9.0 Student Discipline 8 8 Key
O = Observation I Interview SP = School Profile D = Other Document(s) fLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1993 - 1994 Revised 2/14/94 SCHOOL Grade Level (s) DATE PRINCIPAL NUMBER OF CLASSES VISITED MONITOR (S) CRITERIA CIRCLE ONE 1.0 EQUITABLE PLACEMENT BY RACE/GENDER IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS The school ensures equal access and fair treatment in all programs resulting in optimum conditions for student learning. SP 1.1 The composition of the school staff ensures that students have access to, and contact with, a varied staff of certified and non-certified personnel. EVIDENCE: _________ YES NO f i* 2.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS O The schools academic programs provide a means of expanding the scope of knowledge and for developing the rational, reflective, and critical capacities of all children. The content of the programs are true, appropriate, and relevant. 2.1 Writing-to-Read, an instructional technology program has been implemented at the school for K-2 students. EVIDENCE: YES NOInceatii Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 2 O/l 2.2 Learning Styles Inventories are used to assist teachers in diversifying their teaching styles to match the learning styles of the students. EVIDENCE: YES NO O 2.3 In grades 4-6 Semi-departmentalization structure is being used to facilitate the development of specialized objectives for "subject area" by teachers in the respective grade levels. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 2.4 The Schools theme has been developed by parents and staff and is integrated into into the total curriculum. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 2.5 The Schools Science Laboratory has adequate equipment, material and supplies. EVIDENCE
YES NO^'inqentiye Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 3 0 2.6 The School's Computer Laboratory is equipped with a minimum of 25 stations for remediation and enrichment of students. EVIDENCE: YES NO O 2.7 The Foreign Language Instruction Laboratory has appropriate equipment and materials and is being utilized in the school. EVIDENCE: YES NO I 2.8 A sequential program has been established to include the study of African- American history and culture. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 2.8.1 Reading across the curriculum is utilized for developing reading proficiency and critical reading skills. Each subject area also utilizes strategies to increase student's pleasure of and appreciation for reading (Pre-Kindergarten-6). EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 2.9 The school has established an incentive program for recognizing academic excellence and academic improvement. EVIDENCE
YES NO,Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 4 3.0 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Special activities may be focused on academic reinforcement, special interest clubs, and/or units of national or state organization. SP 3.1 A variety of academic reinforcement activities is provided through programs such as peer tutoring, academic reinforcement clubs, special interest clubs and field trips. EVIDENCE: YES NO 4.0 SUPPORT PROGRAMS 4.1 Parental involvement is clearly a part of the learning process. Parents are asked to sign all homework assignments on a daily basis. Regular communication takes place, both through written and oral means. EVIDENCE: YES NO 4.2 There is an instructional aide in every classroom to assist teachers with monitoring students progress and communication with parents and preparation of supplemental instructional materials. EVIDENCE: YES NO 4.3 Home/Neighborhood meeting with parents are held at locations other than school. Meetings for small groups of parents are held in community locations such as churches, community centers and some homes if invited by parents. EVIDENCE: YES NO I 0 I, aiilivi' I.lijil 5
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__________________________________ MONITORING AND EVALUATION_________ Student evaluators (Grades 4-5-6) are asked to complete evaluations relative to the school, its climate and their educational experience twice a year. YES N 1 a.4 I I EVIDENCE: I I I^Incent^e Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 6 o/l 5.2 Regular monitoring of student attendance, discipline/behavior and achievement is accomplished through the development and use of individual and class profiles by classroom teachers and the building administrator. This assessment is done at a minimum on a quarterly basis. EVIDENCE: YES NO 6.0 CURRICULUM The school provides a curriculum that is reflective of cultural differences. Local and/or state-developed course content guides enhance multicultural content in all curriculum areas. Q/l 6.1 In classrooms observed, the teachers have adequate materials and equipment to deliver the prescribed curriculum. EVIDENCE: YES NO 0 6.2 All students are actively involved in classroom instruction. EVIDENCE: YES NO 0 6.3 There is evidence that the multicultural curriculum is being implemented. Bulletin boards, publications, and productions in the classroom reflect the multicultural curriculum. EVIDENCE
YES NO1nc$nti'^*e Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 7 0 6.4 Display of student work reflects varying teaching strategies. EVIDENCE: YES NO O/l 6.5 "Writing Across the Curriculum" is used to enhance the writing skills of students (K-6). EVIDENCE: YES NO O 6.6 Penmanship is emphasized at each level, with approprite recognition of the developmental level of the individual student (k-6). EVIDENCE: YES NO 7.0 STUDENT ACHiEVEMENT/ASSESSMENT The school staff implements non-discriminatory procedures for administration, analysis, and the use of standardized tests. SP 7.1 When test results are examined, overall achievement of students (gender/grade) has remained stable or improved. EVIDENCE: YES NOJncgntiye Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 8 SP 7.2 Promotion/retention rates reflect the school population (gender/grade level). EVIDENCE: YES NO 8.0 SPECIAL EDUCATION SP/I 8.1 The school ensures that student placement and services provided in the special education program are non-discriminatory. Strategies to eliminate disproportionate student assignment (gender/grade level) to special education are evident. EVIDENCE: YES NO
-f O/l 8.2 Facilities for special education are desigined to meet the needs of the students served. EVIDENCE: YES NO 9.0 STUDENT DISCIPLINE The school ensures that student disciplinary policies and practices are non- discriminatory., Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 9 9.1 I Information, including the schools expectation for student conduct, in the form of handbooks and/or public presentations regarding student disciplinary policies and procedures is distributed to all students and parents. EVIDENCE: YES NO SP 9.2 Strategies are used to prevent the occurrence of a disproportionate number of suspensions, expulsions, and/or disciplinary referrals involving identifiable groups (gender/grade). EVIDENCE: YES NO 0 9.3 Classroom instruction proceeds in an orderly manner. EVIDENCE: YES NO SP/I 9.4 A mentoring program is used to meet the needs of at-risk students. EVIDENCE: YES NOINCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1994 5:30 P.M. AGENDA Minutes of last neetlng WORK SESSION Old Business: A. Developnent of Parent Council Bi-Laws B. Results of Monitoring visits C. Development of a calendar containing target dates for monitoring visits and reporting dates. New Business: Iteas to Cover 1. Election of Officers for 1994 - 1995 School Year. 2. Appointment of Committee Members 3. Development of Parent Council Finial Report for 1993 1994 School Year. Next Meeting (Date , 1994) Adj ournPARENT COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 11, 1994 The meeting of the Parent Council was called to order at approximately 5:45 p.m. by Mr. Roy Albert. There were seven committee members present. Among the seven members was on new member (Mrs. Deloris Sikes). She joins the committee as a representative of the Joshua Intervenors. Mr. Albert state that Mrs. Dazzle Mattison was no longer with us. The committee meeting was opened with discussion concerning the teams monitoring visits. Team number one was given copies of comments sent to Arma Hart about their monitoring visit. These comments came from 1) Franklin Davis, Franklin and 2) Mrs. Mangan, Rockefeller. Team one (1) was very upset about the comments from both schools but particularly with Rockefeller. As a result, Ms. Hart told the committee and team one that they could write a follow-up to the schools' complaints if they believed the account was not totally representative of what actually occurred. After much conversation on this matter the committee moved on. We discussed very briefly the laws and by-laws of the Parent Council members. We also discussed the election of officers. No officers, however, were elected at this time. The committee then focused its attention on its second monitoring visits. Tentative dates were set. as follows: May They were as follows: Team 1: Franklin Rockefeller Lindsey Dodson Young (4th) Kelly (11th) Team 3: Johnson Sykes Stephens Garland (4th-5th) *Team 2 (4th) Mitchell (Sth) Rightsell Albert Facen Brown Monitoring only half day (12:00 - 4:30) After much discussion on the dates and schools, each team would monitor, Mr. Albert decided to close the meeting and adjourned. The meeting was dismissed at approximately 9:10 p.m.INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1994 5:30 P.M. AGENDA Minutes of last meeting WORK SESSION Old Business: A. Training session on how to conduct monitoring visits 1. Question and answer session on specific questions and areas included in the Parent Council monitoring Instrument 2. Development of a calendar containing target dates for monitoring visits and reporting dates New Business: p:' Items to Cover 1. Parent Council Monitoring, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) 2. "Identifiers", Parent Council Monitoring 3. Development of Parent Council Bi-Laws Next Meeting (Date , 1994) Adj ournMINUTES OF MEETING OF PARENT COUNCIL January 31, 1994 The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Roy The meeting was held at the Little Rock S_ School Albert. District Student Assignment office. There were nine representatives present. representatives were new to our committee . Two of They the were Roszell Brown and Balencia Lindsey. hours' finalizing The entire committee spent the next three its monitoring instrument. The committee was also They are as follows
separated into monitoring teams. Team I - Tommy Dodson Teresa Young Balencia Lindsey Team II - oy Albert Mary Mayeaux Sarah Facen I earn III Barbara Johnson Roszell Brown Dazzle Mattison Each team was assigned a secretary. Team I T earn Tearn III Teresa Young Mary Mayeux - Barbara Johnsen i i i Each team was assigned the schools it was to monitor. Tearn I Franklin Rockefeller Team II ell Stephens Team III Mitchell Gar land Mrs. Hart gave the monitor!ng: committee ome tips on effective A . Arrive at your 8:00 a.m . appo i nted school earl
-, aroundlH B . Get together to plan (review) strate$3ie -ft C . D . E . F . G . Hold the pre-conference with the principal. When going to the classroom look for facts. Write only what i observed. Do not interrupt the teacher during a lesson . Write down positives you observe. At the end of the day be sure to hold an exit interview with the principal. The meeting was adjourned at 9=10 p.m. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 7, 1994 at 5=30 p.m. in the Little Rock School District Student Assignment office.MINUTES OF MEETING OF PARENT COUNCIL January 26, 1994 Four members of the Parent Council met at the Little Rock This was a School Districts Student Assignment office. called meeting to complete the monitoring instrument. four committee mjsmbers worked for over two hours but were Th unable to complete each item, were added: The following "'identifiers" 2.9 Do you have an established program for recognizing academic excellence and improvement? Classroom incentives? Note 4.2 on the tentative instrument was deleted, committee members inserted this item as 4.2. The 4 .2 Thee is an instructional aide in every classfoom to assist teachers with monitoring students progress and communication with parents and preparation of supplemental instructional materials. Evidence . 5.1 Review result of student evaluations and how Ask to see evaluation changes they are used. made in response to tudent issues. The following people were responsible fo ompletin the remaining Mattison 5.2 6.0 7 .0 Mrs . 6.4 Mrs. Mattison 8.2 Mr. Dodson MINUTES OF MEETING OF PARENT COUNCIL January 24, 1994 The meeting of the Parent Council was called to order by Roy Albert at 5:45 p.m. with seven committee members in attendance. Arma Hart gave each committee member present,a copy of the 1992-1993 Incentive Schools Monitoring Report. At that time the committee reviewed the findings concerning the Parent Council on pages 40-41 of the Plan. After reviewing the recommendations of the report the committee decided to continue its focus on completing the monitoring . instrument. The committee decided that it should give serious consideration to setting by-laws for the Parent Council . The duration of the meeting was spent on "Identifiers" for monitor i ng. (See attached page for "Identifiers". ) The next work session time for work time was set for Wednesday, January 26, 1994 from 4:00 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.I INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 1994 5:30 P.M. AGENDA Minutes of last meeting WORK SESSION Old Business: A. Training session on how to conduct monitoring visits 1. Question and answer session on specific questions and areas included in the Parent Council monitoring Instrument 2. Development of a calendar containing target dates for monitoring visits and reporting dates New Business: Items to Cover 1. 2. V" c>n oixV' aid d3i-i2:r> 3 . Next Meeting (date 1-31 , 1994) n'^oc\ lA'gst I . qAo r\ I Adj ournD I. MEMORANDUM 1 6 (994 .Cl TO
Little Rock School District Board of Directors, Joshua Intervenors, Office of Desegregation Monitoring, Russ Mayo, Associate Superintendent for Desegregation, and Karen Buchanan, Desegregation Facilitator FROM Roy E. Albert, Chairman, Parent Council, Little Rock Incentive Schools DATE
December 12, 1994 SUB J
Parent Council Summary Report 1993-1994 The Incentive School's Parent Council was formed as required by the Little Rock School District Desegregation Plan (Incentive School Program, page 151) . The role of the Parent Council includes monitoring all activities related to the Incentive School Program. Membership Parent Council Committee membership consists of representatives from each incentive school. two parent Those schools are Franklin, Garland, Mitchell, Rightsell, Rockefeller and Stephens. Four members at large are appointed by the Joshua Intervenors. The meetings were held on the second Monday of each month in the Student Assignment Office. The Parent Council Committee met at other times when it was deemed necessary. Listing of Parent Concerns During the Parent Council meeting held in November, the primary focus was on outlining concerns the committee felt needed to be monitored. This meeting also provided an opportunity for members to learn more about each representative's school. Time was allotted for detailed discussion on issues of concern at each school. From the December 13, 1993, meeting the Committee listed the following areas monitoring process: as major concerns to focus on during the 1. School Themes 2. Science Labs 3 . Computer labs 4 . Foreign Language Mrs. that foreign language labs were Hart informed the committee in non-compliance. However, she did mention that someone had been hired to oversee this portion of the plan.5 . Incentive Programs 6 . African/African-American History 7. Homework 8 . Specialized Programs 9. Semi-Departmentalization placed on Science and Social Studies. special emphasis was to be 10. Learning Styles Inventories - Individualized styles The Parent Council Committee would like to note that Mrs. Arma Hart, Desegregation Facilitator, has been a tremendous help to the Committee in its attempts to meet its obligations. The Parent Council Committee would like to thank and commend Mrs. Hart for her efforts and commitment to the betterment of the Little Rock Public Schools. Monitoring Instrument One of the primary functions assigned to the Incentive School Parent Council in the Incentive Schools. desegregation plan is to monitor the other monitoring With this task in mind, the Committee solicited instruments previously used by different committees or organizations to perform this task. After studying the instruments, it was decided the Parent Council would develop its own monitoring tool to evaluate the areas of the Incentive School Plan the Committee identified as concerns. The Parent Council members worked very diligently on the development of its monitoring tool. "Identifiers II were also developed by the Committee to aid its members while utilizing the monitoring tool. A copy of the Monitoring Instrument and "Identifiers" are attached. In-Service Training Target dates were tentatively established. However, due to the fact the Parent Council Committee members' experience in monitoring ranged from no experience to some members who had monitored two or three times. it was felt the committee needed some in-service training. The training should be on how to monitor, with special emphasis placed on the "do's II and "don'ts" process. An In-Service Training Session in the monitoring was scheduled and conducted on January 18, 1994 in the Board Room of the Little Rock School District's Administration Building. Mr. Dennis Glasgow and Mr. Sterling Ingram provided information and answered questions about the Parent Council's monitoring tool and what to expect when the committee starts the process. A copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Ingram in relationship to this meeting is attached.The Monitorincf Process A monitoring schedule was developed by the Committee and the month of February was targeted as the month in which the committee would make its first monitoring visits. The Desegregation Facilitator contacted each Incentive School principal and made arrangements for the on-site visits. The committee members divided into three teams and were assigned two schools to monitor. During the period of February 21-28, Schools were monitored. 1994, all the Incentive The results of the visits were turned over to the school district's Planning, Research and Evaluation section for development of a compiled report. After completion of the monitoring process, the Parent Council members decided to request a Desegregation Plan modification for monitoring the Incentive Schools. This was due mainly to the difficulty members were having in scheduling visits around their jobs. A copy of the letter is attached. Monitoring Results From the monitoring teams' reports, the Incentive Schools were closely following and were in compliance with the areas of the Plan observed on the dates visited, exceptions found at Franklin. However, there were notable involvement. There was very little parental Teachers interviewed did not require students to have homework signed on a daily basis. areas of concern observed on the day monitored. These are only a few examples of Numerous areas are detailed in the teams' reports. It should be noted the teams' reports reflect the observed behavior and conditions on the date monitored. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Recommendations In addition to monitoring, the Parent Council Committee was able to complete five of the seven recommendations made by the Office of Desegregation Monitoring in its December 9, 1993, Page 41). Incentive Schools report on Recommendation #7 was attempted. However, due to scheduling problems and limited time lines, we were not successful, early next year. attempt is attached. We are in hopes of fulfilling this recommendation A copy of the letter written in relation to this beginning of the next school year. Recommendation #3 will be performed at the REPORT OF THE INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL SITE VISITS FOR 1994-95 AND 1995-96 0 ^f'ice of JU/v 2 1996 Sstion Monitaiii LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 HENRY P. WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT JUNE 1996 PURPOSE The Little Rock School District Desegregation Plan authorizes the establishment of the Incentive School Parent Council to occur on August 1, 1989. The Council will have two parent representatives from each incentive school and four members at-large to be appointed by the Joshua Intervenors. The Council is responsible for monitoring all activities related to the incentive school program. In addition, the Parent Council is required to report to the Little Rock School District Board of Directors and the Joshua Intervenors on a quarterly basis. SCOPE OF WORK Using an objective monitoring form, the Parent Council conducts monitoring visits each school year. The monitoring form is reviewed and revised annually, as needed (see attachment). The Council collects data in the following major areas: Equitable Placement by Race/Gender in School Programs (Staffing) Academic Programs Special Activities Support Programs Monitoring and Evaluation Curriculum Student Achievement/Assessment Special Education Student Discipline Physical Facilities Extended Day Program (1995-96) Monitoring visits were conducted January 16-18, 1996, April 30, 1996, and May 1, 1996. Visits during the 1995-96 school year included a review of the extended day program This report is a summary of all team visits. Detailed information is available for review in the office of the staff person assigned to the Council by the District administration.FINDINGS 1. Certified staff tends to be reasonably balanced, except at Rockefeller where there continues to exist a disproportionately number of white certified staff members. Franklin demonstrated improvement since the 1994-95 visits. Non certified staffs at all schools tend to be disproportionate black, which is a continuing situation. 2. Academic programs were substantially implemented as identified in the Plan. Exceptions are as follows: Use of the science labs (permanent or portable) is uneven among the incentive schools In a few schools, computers were in need of repair Semi-departmentalization was implemented to some degree in all schools except Franklin 0. All schools except Mitchell reported implementation of academic reinforcement activities. 4. Support Programs were substantially implemented except in the area of Home/Neighborhood meetings. Only Franklin and Rightsell presented evidence of Home/Neighborhood meetings. Most schools indicated a need for improved parental involvement. 5. Although surveys related to school climate and program satisfaction were conducted by the Planning, Research and Evaluation Department, there was little evidence that the results were utilized to improve programs at the local school level. 6. Except at Garland and Mitchell, the monitoring team indicated that sufficient resources were available to implement the curriculum. Students were actively involved in learning activities at all schools. 7. Academic Achievement results as measured by the Stanford Eight Achievement Test were mixed. Some isolated examples of improvement were evident. Retention rates reflected the school populations, except at Rockefeller.8. 9. 10. 11. Special Education placements did not appear discriminatory. Student Discipline sanctions were reflective of the school populations. Except for Rockefeller, and to some degree Franklin, the buildings housing the incentive school students are very old. Therefore, maintenance of the buildings is a continuing concern. Rightsell continues to have some flooding problems in the lower levels of the building. Extended Day was operative at .all schools. However, a few inconsistencies existed. All schools were not operating the Homework Center each day as required by the Plan. Some activities were overstaffed, according to the monitors observations. Because of the schedule, some activities were not observed on the day of visits. RECO Iglgj ENPATIONS 1. 2. Curriculum supervisors should strengthen the monitoring process for curriculum implementation at the incentive schools. Consider relocating the Parent Center at Mitchell. CONCLUSION The team recognizes that the monitoring visit is a snap-shot in time and some of the situations could be viewed differently on another visit. Some good things are happening at the incentive schools
however, the purpose of this report was to identify areas for improvement. The Council hopes to continue to provide assistance in order to improve the educational experience for students attending the incentive schools.JLS ? -1996 REQUIREMENTS Office of Cesegrega.ion Monnoring The Incentive School Program Parent Council functions as a districtwide council of incentive _ school parents. Membership includes two parents from each incentive school and four appointed by Joshua. The Council monitors all activities related to the incentive school programs and reports quarterly to the LRSD Board of Directors and the Joshua Inteiwenors. (LRSD Plan pg. 151) Findings Although individual schools may have selected parents to represent that school on the Parents Council, it appears from the minutes of the meetings held in 1995-96 few attended. Five schools and the number of members from Joshua would equal fourteen total members. The following lists the meeting dates and the attendance: October 17, 1995 November 6, 1995 November 27, 1995 December 11, 1995 January 9, 1996 February 12, 1996 March 4, 1996 April 1, 1996 six attended. four attended. six attended of which five represented Joshua. nine attended. minutes did not indicated the number of members attending, six attended. four attended. 5 attended of which four represented Joshua. The minutes did not reflect that any council reports had been submitted to the LRSD Board of Directors or to the Joshua Intervenors. V- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 8, 1996 TO: FROM: Horace Smith, Associate Monitor Sterling IngrarmHDirector of Staff Development SUBJECT: Minutes of Incentive School Parent Council Meetings Attached are the minutes of the Incentive School Parent Council. Theresa Young, the Council secretary, requested that my office type the minutes. However, we did not receive the information until April 1, 1996. The minutes reflect a true and accurate account of the councils work. We have retained Mrs. Youngs handwritten notes, if you wish to conduct a review. If you have questions, please contact me. Sl/adg AttachmentsMINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,1995 The meeting of the Parent Council met at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 1995 in the office of Mr. Sterling Ingram (Room 215). There were six (6) members present and one ex-officio. Albert. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mr. Roy Mr. Ingram opened by informing the council that Mitchell and Garland had not named members to the committee at this point. He also told the committee that he had spoken with Mrs. Sarah Facen about completing the monitoring instrument from the 94-95 monitoring visit and turning it in so the results can be compiled. Mrs. committee she felt the monitoring instrument needed to be revised to include some area that the Sykes told the council feels should be covered. The majority of the meeting was spent discussing a complaint brought to the council by a council member, Mrs. Davis, concerning problems with her two children, faculty, and administration at Franklin Incentive School. Mr. Ingram told the committee he was aware of some of the problems at Franklin, but would take another look into the problems at Franklin and particularly with Mrs. Davis' complaints. Mr. Albert set the agenda for the next meeting which is scheduled for November 6, 1995. The agenda items are as follows: Also, 1) . 2) . 3) . Mr. Short orientation for new council members Revise monitoring instrument Election of council officers Albert asked Mr. Ingram if he would send each committee member a new copy of the monitoring instrument. Mr. Ingram said he would mail the instruments with the notification letter of the next scheduled meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m..MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995 The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mr. Roy Albert. The minutes were He asked for the reading of the minutes. read by the secretary, it was moved by Sarah Facen that the minutes be approved as read, minutes were approved. Mr. Albert seconded the motion and the School. Mr. Ingram submitted three names to the council from Garland They were: 1) . 2) . 3) . Monica Brown Arthur Watada Brenda Conley There were four council members present and one ex-officio, member present was new to the committee and represents Joshua, name is Alice Rowe. One Her The committee turned its attention to reviewing the monitoring umcnt for rcvicicnc. The following were suggested revisions: instrument for revisions. 1) . 2) . Eliminate the yes/no on the instrument Add a #10.0 to the instrument which will be called other concerns. (This could include conditions of the buildings, etc.) Ms. Facen told the committee that Rightsell had a theme on paper
however, it was not developed. Teacher absenteeism was discussed. It was a particular concern of a few members on the number of substitute teachers in a building per week. Mr. Ingram said this could be monitored under item 1.1 or the instrument Staffing. 1) . 2) . 3) . Experience of administration Experience in the building Attendance Mr. Ingram also suggested to the committee that instead of reviewing the monitoring instrument, that we revise our identifiers list. The members present agreed. Mr. Ingram will start the revisions of the identifiers and send each member a copy. Other agenda items were tabled because most of the committee members were absent, next meeting. Election of officers was tabled until the Our next meeting was set for November 27, 1995. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m..MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1995 The meeting of the Parent Council met November 27, 1995 at 5:30 p.m. in the office of Sterling Ingram. members present and one ex-officio. There were six (6) Five of the six members present represent Joshua. Mr. Albert asked Mr. Ingram if any other measures had been taken to encourage school parental participation. The meeting was officially called to order at 5:40 Albert asked for the reading of minutes. p.m. . Mr. The minutes were read by It was moved by Ms. Sykes and seconded by Ms. Rowe that the minutes be accepted as read. the secretary. Minutes accepted. Orientation for new members was tabled again because only new member was present. one The committee the monitoring the monitoring instrument item by item and listed identifiers for each. reviewed In response to Albert's question concerning parental involvement on this committee, Mr. Ingram gave each committee member an update list of all school representatives on the committee. Mr. Albert said he would contact each member by phone. Mr. school p.m. The next meeting date was set for December 11, 1995 at 5:30MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1995 Roy Albert, Chairperson Sterling Ingram, Facilitator Teresa Young, Secretary The minutes stand approved as read. *' Two new members: Sharon Toombs - Mitchell School Alice Rowe - Joshua Intervenors * Mr. Ingram gave an orientation for the new members. Mr. Ingram gave each committee member a copy of the Parent Council job description. * *Table election of officers until next meeting. 1) Revision of by-laws 2) Revision of job descriptions *** Monitoring Instrument 9 members present **** Mr. Ingram will compile a policy statement for monitoring Expedite time for compiling data on the reports.MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1996 Meeting was called to order at 5:44 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 1996. First item discussed was scheduling person for the two monitoring dates. Garland January 16, 1996 Ms. Toombs Ms. Sykes Mr. Albert January 16, 1996 Mitchell Mr. Dodson Mrs. Young Ms. Rowe Franklin January 18, 1996 Ms. Facen Forrester Ms. Rowe January 18, 1996 Rockefeller Mr. Dodson Mrs. Young Mrs. Davis Designated time to meet at each school 7
45 a.m. It was suggest that one of the Incentive Schools not be monitored. Garland/Mitchell was suggested. The suggestion was revoked on not monitoring Garland/Mitchell. Whether or not we monitor extended-day was discussed, decided that we would not monitor extended day. It was Agenda item for extended day for our next meeting. Next meeting date is February 12, 1996.MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996 The Incentive School Parent Council met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 1996 in the office of Sterling Ingram (Administration Building Room 215). There were six (6) members present and our ex-officio. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mr. Roy Albert. The secretary was were not read. absent
therefore, the minutes from the January meeting General comments concerning the monitoring visits were exchanged. It was agreed that Extended Day would be monitored during the second visit. Mr. Ingram agreed to draft monitoring items for the Councils consideration. the next meeting. The items would be distributed to the members prior to The next meeting date was scheduled for March 4, 1996.MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 The Incentive School Parent Council met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 1996 in the office of Sterling Ingram (Administration Building Room 215). There were four (4) members present and one ex-officio. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mr. Roy Albert. The secretary was not present
therefore, the minutes of the previous meeting were not read. The Extended Day Monitoring Form was reviewed, distribute the revised form to all council members. Mr. Ingram agreed to The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. April 1, 1996. The next meeting date was set forMINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 1, 1996 The meeting opened with a general conversation of the Incentive Plan. There were 5 members present - 4 were Joshua Court Dates 1st and 2nd week in May. Miliken II Schools Monitoring visits: Rightsell- April 30, 1996 4 people will monitor Rightsell 1. Sarah monitor Mitchell's extended day. 2. Ms. Sykes monitor Rightsell 3. Alice Rowe monitor Franklin 4. Mr. Albert monitor Rockefeller 5. Mr. Dodson monitor Garland Meeting time at the school - 8:00 a.m. 4 persons monitoring Ricrhtsell 1). Mr. Dodson 2). Alice Rowe 3). Ms. Sykes 4). Mr. Albert Meeting for compiling the summation reports monitoring results at all five Incentive Schools. to include the done on May 6, 1996. This will beREPORT OF THE INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL SITE VISITS FOR 1994-95 AND 1995-96 /59c Office 0! Alep.-,, . LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 HENRY P. WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT JUNE 1996 PURPOSE The Little Rock School District Desegregation Plan authorizes the establishment of the Incentive School Parent Council to occur on August 1, 1989. The Council will have two parent representatives from each incentive school and four members at-large to be appointed by the Joshua Intervenors. The Council is responsible for monitoring all activities related to the incentive school program. In addition, the Parent Council is required to report to the Little Rock School District Board of Directors and the Joshua Intervenors on a quarterly basis. SCOPE OF WORK Using an objective monitoring form, the Parent Council conducts monitoring visits each school year. The monitoring form is reviewed and revised annually, as needed (see attachment). The Council collects data in the following major areas: Equitable Placement by Race/Gender in School Programs (Staffing) Academic Programs Special Activities Support Programs Monitoring and Evaluation Curriculum Student Achievement/Assessment Special Education Student Discipline Physical Facilities Extended Day Program (1995-96) Monitoring visits were conducted January 16-18, 1996, April 30, 1996, and May 1, 1996. Visits during the 1995-96 school year included a review of the extended day program This report is a summary of all team visits. Detailed information is available for review in the office of the staff person assigned to the Council by the District adminisn-AtinnFINDINGS 1. Certified staff tends to be reasonably balanced, except at Rockefeller where there continues to exist a disproportionately number of white certified staff members. Franklin demonstrated improvement since the 1994-95 visits. Non certified staffs at all schools tend to be disproportionate black, which is a continuing situation. 2. Academic programs were substantially implemented as identified in the Plan. Exceptions are as follows: Use of the science labs (permanent or portable) is uneven among the incentive schools In a few schools, computers were in need of repair Semi-departmentalization was implemented to some degree in all schools except Franklin 0. All schools except Mitchell reported implementation of academic reinforcement activities. 4. Support Programs were substantially implemented except in the area of Home/Neighborhood meetings. Only Franklin and Rightsell presented evidence of Home/Neighborhood meetings. Most schools indicated a need for improved parental involvement. 5. Although surveys related to school climate and program satisfaction were conducted by the Planning, Research and Evaluation Department, there was little evidence that the results were utilized to improve programs at the local school level. 6. Except at Garland and Mitchell, the monitoring team indicated that sufficient resources were available to implement the curriculum. Students were actively involved in learning activities at all schools. 1. Academic Achievement results as measured by the Stanford Eight Achievement Test were mixed. Some isolated examples of improvement were evident. Retention rates reflected the school populations, except at Rockefeller.8. 9. 10. 11. Special Education placements did not appear discriminatory. Student Discipline sanctions were reflective of the school populations. Except for Rockefeller, and to some degree Franklin, the buildings housing the incentive school students are very old. Therefore, maintenance of the buildings is a continuing concern. Rightsell continues to have some flooding problems in the lower levels of the building. Extended Day was operative at .all schools. However, a few inconsistencies existed. All schools were not operating the Homework Center each day as required by the Plan. Some activities were overstaffed, according to the monitors observations. Because of the schedule, some activities were not observed on the day of visits. igjgT RECO ENDATIONS 1. 2. Curriculum supervisors should strengthen the monitoring process for curriculum implementation at the incentive schools. Consider relocating the Parent Center at Mitchell. CONCLUSION The team recognizes that the monitoring visit is a snap-shot in time and some of the situations could be viewed differently on another visit. Some good things are happening at the incentive schools
however, the purpose of this report was to identify areas for improvement. The Council hopes to continue to provide assistance in order to improve the educational experience for students attending the incentive schools.PARENT COUNCIL MEMBERS 1995-1996 franklin school Audrey Davis - B/F 5114 W. 14th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 RIGHTSELL SCHOOL Tommy Dodson - B/M #1 Dodson Dr. Menifee, AR 72107 Margie Haney - B/F 4216 W. 17th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Pamela Tims - B/F 912 S. Oak St. Little Rock, AR 72204 r*- GARLAND SCHOOL MITCHELL SCHOOL Monica Brown - B/F 2318 S. Cedar St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Sharon Toombs - B/F 1920 Howard St. Little Rock, AR 72204 2 - 199,^ 1 F' 'SB f Arthur Watada - o/M 10620 Legion Hut Road Mabelvale, AR 72103 Brenda Conley 3509 W. 25th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Offce Erie Holmes, Sr. - B/M 1904 Broken Arrow Dr. No. Little Rock, AR 72118 ROCKEFELLER SCHOOL Roy Albert - B/M 1217 College Little Rock, AR 72202 Sharon Forrester - W/F 10710 Sharon Road Mabelvale, AR 72103 JOSHUA INTERVENORS Sarah Facen - B/F 3003 Cross St. Little Rock, AR 72206 Barbara Johnson - B/F 1919 Dennison Little Rock, AR 72202 Delois Sykes - B/F 704 East 15th North Little Rock, AR 72114 Teresa Young - B/F 1813 South Martin Little Rock, AR 72204 Alice Rowe - B/F 1760 Barrow #107 Little Rock, AR 72204INCENTIVE SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL MEMBERS FRANKLIN SCHOOL ROCKEFELLER SCHOQL Audrey Davis 5114 W. 14th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Roy Albert 1217 College St. Little Rock, AR 72202 D Margie Haney 4216 W. 17th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Sharon Forrester 10710 Sharon Road Mabel vale, AR 72103 Office De
' 6 /996 GARLAm SCHOOL JOSHUA INTERVENORS Monica Brown 2318 S. Cedar St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Sarah Facen 3003 Cross St. Little Rock, AR 72206 Arthur Watada 10620 Legion Hut Road Mabelvale, AR 72103 Delois Sykes 704 E. 15th Little Rock, AR 72114 Brenda Conley 3509 W. 25th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Alice Rowe 1760 Barrow #107 Little Rock, AR 72204 MITCHELL SCHOOL Barbara Johnson 1919 Dennison Little Rock, AR 72202 Sharon Toombs 1920 Howard St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Teresa Young 1813 South Martin Little Rock, AR 72204 Eric Holmes, Sr. 1904 Broken Arrow Dr. No. Little Rock, AR 72118 RIGHTSELL SCHOOL Tommy Dodson #1 Dodson Dr. Menifee, AR 72107 Pamela Tims 912 S. Oak St. Little Rock, AR 72204Ll'lTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1995-1996 Revised 11/95 SCHOOL Grade Lx2vel(s) DATE PRINCIPAL NUMBER OF CLASSES VISITED MONITOR(S) CRITERIA 1.0 EQUITABLE PLACEMENT BY RACE/GENDER IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS SP The school ensures equal access and fair treatment in all programs resulting in optimum conditions for student learning. 'O' 1.1 The composition of the school staff ensures that students have access to, and contact with, a varied staff of certified and non-certified personnel. EVIDENCE: ______________________________________________________ 2.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS O The schools academic programs provide a means of expanding the scope of knowledge and for developing the rational, reflective, and critical capacities of all children. The content of the programs are true, appropriate, and relevant. 2.1 Writing-to-Read, an instructional technology program has been implemented at the school for K-2 students. EVIDENCE
_____________________________________________ SP - School Profile O - Observe I - InterviewIncentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 2 O/I 2.2 Learning Style.s inventories are used to assist teachers in diversifying their teaching styles to match the learning styles of the students. EVIDENCE: ______________ O 2.3 In grades 4-6 Semi-departmentalization structure is being used to facilitate the development of specialized objectives for "subject area" by teachers in the respective grade levels EVIDENCE: ___________________ O/I 2.4 The Schools theme has been developed by parents and staff and is integrated into the total curriculum. EVIDENCE: _______________ O/I 2.5 The Schools Science Laboratory has adequate equipment, material and supplies EVIDENCE: __________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 3 o 2.6 The Schools Computer Laboratory is equipped with a minimum of 25 stations for remediation and enrichment of students. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________________ O 2.7 The Foreign Language Instruction Laboratory has appropriate equipment and materials and is being utilized in the school. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________ I 2.8 A sequential program has been established to include the study of African-American history and culture. EVIDENCE
_________________________________ O/I 2.8.1 Reading across the curriculum is utilized for developing reading proficiency and critical reading skills. Each subject area also utilizes strategies to increase students pleasure of and appreciation for reading (Pre-Kindergarten-6). EVIDENCE: _____________________________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 4 O/I 2.9 The school has established an incentive program for recognizing academic excellence and academic improvement. EVIDENCE
_______________ 3.0 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Special activities may be focused on academic reinforcement, special interest clubs, and/or units of national or state organization. SP 3.1 A variety of academic reinforcement activities is provided through programs such as peer tutoring, academic reinforcement clubs, special interest clubs and field trips EVIDENCE
__________ 4.0 SUPPORT PROGRAMS I 4.1 Parental involvement is clearly a part of the learning process. Parents are asked to sign all homework assignments on a daily basis. Regular communication takes place, both through written and oral means. EVIDENCE:Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 5 o 4.2 There is an instructional aide in every classroom to assist teachers with monitoring students progress and communication with parents and preparation of supplemental instructional materials. EVIDENCE
_______________________________________ I 4.3 Home/Neighborhood meeting with parents are held at locations other than school. Meetings for small groups of parents are held in community locations such as churches, communitv centers and some homes if invited by parents. EVIDENCE: _________________________ I 4.4 Ongoing training is being provided to staff in areas like human relations skills
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working in an urban setting and analysis and use of data for enhancing student achievement. All staff, including support staff, are involved in training. EVIDENCE: ._________________________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 6 5.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION O/I 5.1 Student evaluators (Grades 4, 5, & 6) are asked to complete evaluations relative to the school, its climate and their educational experience twice a year. EVIDENCE: O/I 5.2 Regular monitoring of student attendance, discipline/behavior and achievement is accomplished through the development and use of individual and class profiles by classroom teachers and the building administrator, quarterly basis. EVIDENCE: __________________ This assessment is done at a minimum on a 6.0 CURRICULUM The school provides a curriculum that is reflective of cultural differences. Local and/or state- developed course content guides enhance multicultural content in all curriculum areas. O/I 6.1 In classrooms observed, the teachers have adequate materials and equipment to deliver the prescribed curriculum. EVIDENCE: ___________________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 7 o 6.2 All students are actively involved in classroom instruction. EVIDENCE: O 6.3 There is evidence that the multicultural curriculum is being implemented. Bulletin boards, publications, and productions in the classroom reflect the multicultural curriculum EVIDENCE: O 6.4 Display of student work reflects varying teaching strategies. EVIDENCE: ___________ O/I 6.5 "Writing Acros.s the Curriculum" is used to enhance the writing skills of students (K-61 EVIDENCE:Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 8 o 6.6 Penmanship is emphasized at each level, with appropriate recognition of the developmental level of the individual student (K-6). EVIDENCE: ___________________________ 7.0 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/ASSESSMENT The school staff implements non-discriminatory procedures for administration, analysis, and the use of standardized tests. SP 7.1 When test results are examined, overall achievement of students (gender/grade) has remained stable or improved. EVIDENCE
_________________ SP 7.2 Promotion/retention rates reflect the school population (gender/grade level) EVIDENCE: _____________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 9 8.0 SPECIAL EDUCATION The school ensures that student placement and service.s provided in the special education are non-discriminatory. program SP/I 8.1 Strategies to eliminate disproportionate student assignment (gender/grade level) to soecial education are evident. EVIDENCE: O/I 8.2 special education are designed to meet the needs of the students served nVlDblNCE: 9.0 STUDENT DISCIPLINE The school ensures that student disciplinary policies and practices are non-discriminatory. I 9.1 Information, including the schools e.xpectation for student conduct, in the form of handbooks and/or public presentations regarding student disciplinary policies and procedures is distributed to all students and EVIDENCE
parents.Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 10 10.0 PHYSICAL FACILITIES O Physical environment which supports the goals of quality teaching and learning, (i.e., clean buildings, no debris, orderly halls, no graffiti) is evident. EVIDENCE
________________ 11.0 ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS 0/SP/I Areas of concern that cannot be listed under the ten identified categories EVIDENCE: ______LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1995-1996 Addendum- Extended Day Program SCHOOL Grade Level(s) DATE PRINCIPAL NUMBER OF CLASSES VISITED MONITOR(S) CRITERIA 1.0 THE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM INCLUDES A HOMEWORK CENTER (page 171) EVIDENCE: 1.1 The homework center is supervised by a certified teacher, (page 171) EVIDENCE: ____________________________ 1.2 An instructional aide is provided to assist the certified teacher when the enrollment exceeds 25 students (page 171) EVIDENCE: ______________________________Incentive School Extended Day Monitoring (Parent Council) Page Two 1.3 Peer Tutoring occurs during the extended day program (page 173) EVIDENCE: _________________ 1.4 Students have the opportunity to participate in special skills programs (choir, instrumental music and dance), (page 173-174) EVIDENCE: ________________ 1.5 Students have the opportunity to participate in leisure activities...based on student interest and access to appropriate playing fields etc. (page 174) EVIDENCE: ______________ 1.6 Students have the opportunity to participate in clubs and other extra-curricular programs (page 174-175) EVIDENCE: ______________Incentive School Extended Day Monitoring (Parent Council) Page Three 1.7 Selection of extended day activities was conducted in a fair manner. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________ 1.8 There is equitable access to the extended day program. EVIDENCE: 1.9 Sufficient staff is available to implement the extended day program. EVIDENCE: ________________ 1.10 Sufficient materials and supplies are available to implement the extended day program EVIDENCE: ____________________1.0 2.0 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING 1995-1996 MONITORING INDICATORS EQUITABLE PLACEMENT BY RACE/GENDER IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS 1.1 EVIDENCE: How many specialists do you have? (race/gender) How many support staff members do you have? (race/gender) Experience level: in building - in District - Teachers - Administrators - ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 2.1 EVIDENCE: Schedule of class time for students. 2.2 EVIDENCE: Student products/projects Student demonstration Observation/Inventories 1. Demonstrations/manipulatives 2. Different types of lessons going on (remediation etc.) 2.3 EVIDENCE: A schedule of when students change classes and subjects being taught. 2.4 EVIDENCE: School displays that relate to theme Student products that relate to theme Classroom work related to the theme Review plan for theme 2.5 EVIDENCE: Student science projects/products Science experiments Materials for conducting experiments 3.0 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.8.1 2.9 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 3.1 EVIDENCE: Computer Lab schedule (at least two class periods per week) Not evident at schools Lesson plans Reading occurs at times other than the scheduled reading time and in other subject areas. Review of librarians schedule Awards documents (i.e. Honor Roll, Good Citizen) Evidence of incentives for students not on Honor Roll to succeed Awards for improvement List of identified activities (School Profile)4.0 SUPPORT PROGRAMS 4.1 EVIDENCE: Signed homework that has been returned Home/school documentation form Parent Participation in Title 1 activities 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 4.2 4.3 4.4 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: Schedule for instructional aides List of assigned duties Agendas or minutes of meetings Quarterly report of staff development activities Staff Development plan for current year Number of persons completing required staff development (PET, TESA, classroom management) see School Profile MONITORING AND EVALUATION 5.1 5.2 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: CURRICULUM 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: Review results of 1995 student survey Review results of school climate survey Review quarterly discipline report Classroom rules School record of short-term discipline sanctions Students are on task Displays - Student products Interview students Science experiment Writing projects Written work in all areas (science, math, art & music) STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/ASSESSMENT 7.1 7.2 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: SPECIAL EDUCATION 8.1 EVIDENCE: Review test information Review most current test data Review School Profile Review Student Education Plan (SEP) for plans to address under achievement See School Plan to address disproportionate student assignments, if necessary9.0 STUDENT DISCIPLINE 9.1 EVIDENCE: Sec Parent Sign-Off Sheet * - Ask for schedule of special/support classes: WRITING TO READ SOCIAL WORKER TITLE 1 COUNSELOR ART THEME SPECIALIST MUSIC LIBRARIAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPERVISION AIDES INSTRUCTIONAL AIDESreceived JLN ? - 1996 REQUIREMENTS Office of Desegregation Monitoring The Incentive School Program Parent Council functions as a districtwide council of incentive, school parents. Membership includes two parents from each incentive school and four appointed by Joshua. The Council monitors all activities related to the incentive school programs and reports quarterly to the LRSD Board of Directors and the Joshua Intervenors. (LRSD Plan pg. 151) Findings Although individual schools may have selected parents to represent that school on the Parents Council, it appears from the minutes of the meetings held in 1995-96 few attended. Five schools and the number of members from Joshua would equal fourteen total members. The following lists the meeting dates and the attendance: October 17, 1995 November 6, 1995 November 27, 1995 December 11,1995 January 9, 1996 Febmary 12, 1996 March 4, 1996 April 1, 1996 six attended. four attended. six attended of which five represented Joshua. nine attended. minutes did not indicated the number of members attending. six attended. four attended. 5 attended of which four represented Joshua. The minutes did not reflect that any council reports had been submitted to the LRSD Board of Directors or to the Joshua Intervenors. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 8, 1996 TO: FROM: Horace Smith, Associate Monitor Sterling lngran% Director of Staff Development SUBJECT: Minutes of Incentive School Parent Council Meetings Attached are the minutes of the Incentive School Parent Council. Theresa Young, the Council secretary, requested that my office type the minutes. However, we did not receive the information until April 1, 1996. The minutes reflect a true and accurate account of the councils work. We have retained Mrs. Youngs handwritten notes, if you wish to conduct a review. If you have questions, please contact me. Sl/adg AttachmentsMINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 17,1995 The meeting of the Parent Council met at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 1995 in the office of Mr. Sterling Ingram (Room 215). There were six (6) members present and one ex-officio. Albert. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mr. Roy Mr. Ingram opened by informing the council that Mitchell and Garland had not named members to the committee at this point. He also told the committee that he had spoken with Mrs. Sarah Facen about completing the monitoring instrument from the 94-95 monitoring visit and turning it in so the results can be compiled. Mrs. Sykes told the committee she felt the monitoring instrument needed to be revised to include some area that the council feels should be covered. The majority of the meeting was spent discussing a complaint brought to the council by a council member, Mrs. Davis, concerning problems with her two children, faculty, and administration at Franklin Incentive School. Mr. Ingram told the committee he was aware of some of the problems at Franklin, but would take another look into the problems at Franklin and particularly with Mrs. Davis' complaints. Mr. Albert set the agenda for the next meeting which is scheduled for November 6, 1995. The agenda items are as follows: 1) . 2) . 3) . Short orientation for new council members Revise monitoring instrument Election of council officers Also, Mr. Albert asked Mr. Ingram if he would send each committee member a new copy of the monitoring instrument. Mr. Ingram said he would mail the instruments with the notification letter of the next scheduled meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m..MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995 Albert. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mr. Roy He asked for the reading of the minutes. The minutes were read by the secretary, it was moved by Sarah Facen that the minutes be approved as read, minutes were approved. Mr. Albert seconded the motion and the School. Mr. Ingram submitted three names to the council from Garland They were: 1) . 2) . 3) . Monica Brown Arthur Watada Brenda Conley There were four council members present and one ex-officio, member present was new to the committee and represents Joshua, name is Alice Rowe. One Her The committee turned its attention to reviewing the monitoring instrument for revisions. The following were suggested revisions: 1) . 2) . Eliminate the yes/no on the instrument Add a #10.0 to the instrument which will be called other concerns. (This could include conditions of the buildings, etc.) Ms. Facen told the committee that Rightsell had a theme on paper
however, it was not developed. Teacher absenteeism was discussed. It was a particular concern of a few members on the number of substitute teachers in a building per week. item 1.1 or the instrument Staffing. Mr. Ingram said this could be monitored under 1) . 2) . 3) . Experience of administration Experience in the building Attendance Mr. Ingram also suggested to the committee that instead of reviewing the monitoring instrument, that we revise our identifiers list. The members present agreed. Mr. Ingram will start the revisions of the identifiers and send each member a copy. Other agenda items were tabled because most of the committee members were absent, next meeting. Election of officers was tabled until the Our next meeting was set for November 27, 1995. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m..MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1995 The meeting of the Parent Council met November 27, 1995 at 5:30 p.m. in the office of Sterling Ingram. members present and one ex-officio. There were six (6) Five of the six members present represent Joshua. Mr. Albert asked Mr. Ingram if any other measures had been taken to encourage school parental participation. The meeting was officially called to order at 5:40 p.m.. Mr. Albert asked for the reading of minutes. the secretary. The minutes were read by It was moved by Ms. Sykes and seconded by Ms. Rowe that the minutes be accepted as read. Minutes accepted. Orientation for new members was tabled again because only one new member was present. The committee reviewed the monitoring the instrument item by item and listed identifiers for each. monitoring In response to Mr. parental involvement on this committee. Albert's question concerning school Mr. Ingram gave each committee member an update list of all school representatives on the committee. Mr. Albert said he would contact each member by phone. The next meeting date was set for December 11, 1995 at 5:30 p.m.MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1995 Roy Albert, Chairperson Sterling Ingram, Facilitator Teresa Young, Secretary The minutes stand approved as read. *Two new members: Sharon Toombs - Mitchell School Alice Rowe - Joshua Intervenors *Mr. Ingram gave an orientation for the new members. Mr. Ingram gave each committee member a copy of the Parent Council job description. **Table election of officers until next meeting. 1) Revision of by-laws 2) Revision of job descriptions * * * Monitoring Instrument 9 members present ****Mr. Ingram will compile a policy statement for monitoring *****Expedite time for compiling data on the reports.MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1996 Meeting was called to order at 5:44 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 1996. First item discussed was scheduling person for the two monitoring dates. Garland January 16, 1996 Ms. Toombs Ms. Sykes Mr. Albert January 16, 1996 Mitchell Mr. Dodson Mrs. Young Ms. Rowe Franklin January 18, 1996 Ms. Facen Forrester Ms. Rowe January 18, 1996 Rockefeller Mr. Dodson Mrs. Young Mrs. Davis Designated time to meet at each school 7
45 a.m. It was suggest that one of the Incentive Schools not be monitored. Garland/Mitchell was suggested. The suggestion was revoked on not monitoring Garland/Mitchell. Whether or not we monitor extended-day was discussed, decided that we would not monitor extended day. It was Agenda item for extended day for our next meeting. Next meeting date is February 12, 1996.MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1996 The Incentive School Parent Council met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 1996 in the office of Sterling Ingram (Administration Building Room 215). There were six (6) members present and our ex-officio. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mr. Roy Albert. The secretary was were not read. absent
therefore, the minutes from the January meeting General comments concerning the monitoring visits were exchanged. It was agreed that Extended Day would be monitored during the second visit. Mr. Ingram agreed to draft monitoring items for the Councils consideration. the next meeting. The items would be distributed to the members prior to The next meeting date was scheduled for March 4, 1996.MINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 The Incentive School Parent Council met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 1996 in the office of Sterling Ingram (Administration Building Room 215). There were four (4) members present and one ex-officio. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mr. Roy Albert. The secretary was not present
therefore, the minutes of the previous meeting were not read. The Extended Day Monitoring Form was reviewed, distribute the revised form to all council members. Mr. Ingram agreed to The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. April 1, 1996. The next meeting date was set forMINUTES OF PARENT COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 1, 1996 The meeting opened with a general conversation of the Incentive Plan. There were 5 members present - 4 were Joshua Court Dates 1st and 2nd week in May. Miliken II Schools Monitoring visits: Rightsell- April 30, 1996 4 people will monitor Rightsell 1. Sarah monitor Mitchell's extended day. 2. Ms. Sykes monitor Rightsell 3. Alice Rowe monitor Franklin 4. Mr. Albert monitor Rockefeller 5. Mr. Dodson monitor Garland Meeting time at the school - 8:00 a.m. 4 persons monitoring Rightsell 1). Mr. Dodson 2). Alice Rowe 3). Ms. Sykes 4). Mr. Albert Meeting for compiling the summation reports to monitoring results at all five Incentive Schools, done on May 6, 1996. include the This will beLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1995-1996 Addendum- Extended Day Program SCHOOL Grade Level(s) DATE PRINCIPAL NUMBER OF CLASSES VISITED MONITOR(S) CRITERIA 1.0 THE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM INCLUDES A HOMEWORK CENTER (page 171) EVIDENCE: 1.1 The homework center is supervised by a certified teacher, (page 171) EVIDENCE: _____________________________ 1.2 An instructional aide is provided to assist the certified teacher when the enrollment exceeds 25 students (page 171) EVIDENCE: .__________________________Incentive School Extended Day Monitoring (Parent Council) ' Page Two 1.3 Peer Tutoring occurs during the extended day program (page 173) EVIDENCE: __________________________ 1.4 Students have the opportunity to participate in special skills programs (choir, instrumental music and dance), (page 173-174) EVIDENCE: ._________________ 1.5 Students have the opportunity to participate in leisure activities...based on student interest and access to appropriate playing fields etc. (page 174) EVIDENCE: ___________________________ 1.6 Students have the opportunity to participate in clubs and other extra-curricular programs (page 174-175) EVIDENCE: Incentive School Extended Day Monitoring (Parent Council) ' Page Three 1.7 Selection of extended day activities was conducted in a fair manner. EVIDENCE: ____________________________________________ 1.8 There is equitable access to the extended day program. EVIDENCE: ________________________________ 1.9 Sufficient staff is available to implement the extended day program. EVIDENCE: ____________________________________________ 1.10 Sufficient materials and supplies are available to implement the extended day program. EVIDENCE: ______________________________________________________________LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING 1995-1996 MONITORING INDICATORS 1.0 EQUITABLE PLACEMENT BY RACE/GENDER IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS 1.1 EVIDENCE
How many specialists do you have? (race/gender) How many support staff members do you have? (race/gender) Experience level: in building - in District - Teachers - Administrators - 2.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 2.1 EVIDENCE: Schedule of class time for students. 2.2 EVIDENCE
Student products/projects Student demonstration Observation/Inventories 1. Demonstrations/manipulatives 2. Different types of lessons going on (remediation etc.) 3.0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.8.1 2.9 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 3.1 EVIDENCE: A schedule of when students change classes and subjects being taught. School displays that relate to theme Student products that relate to theme Classroom work related to the theme Review plan for theme Student science projects/products Science experiments Materials for conducting experiments Computer Lab schedule (at least two class periods per week) Not evident at schools Lesson plans Reading occurs at times other than the scheduled reading time and in other subject areas. Review of librarians schedule Awards documents (i.e. Honor Roll, Good Citizen) Evidence of incentives for students not on Honor Roll to succeed Awards for improvement List of identified activities (School Profile)4.0 SUPPORT PROGRAMS 4.1 EVIDENCE: Signed homework that has been returned Home/school documentation form Parent Participation in Title 1 activities 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 4.2 4.3 4.4 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: Schedule for instructional aides List of assigned duties Agendas or minutes of meetings Quarterly report of staff development activities Staff Development plan for current year Number of persons completing required staff development (PET, TESA, classroom management) see School Profile MONITORING AND EVALUATION 5.1 5.2 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: CURRICULUM 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: Review results of 1995 student survey Review results of school climate survey Review quarterly discipline report Classroom rules School record of short-term discipline sanctions Students are on task Displays - Student products Interview students Science experiment Writing projects Written work in all areas (science, math, art & music) STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/ASSESSMENT 7.1 7.2 EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: SPECIAL EDUCATION 8.1 EVIDENCE: Review test information Review most current test data Review School Profile Review Student Education Plan (SEP) for plans to address under achievement See School Plan to address disproportionate student assignments, if necessary9.0 STUDENT DISCIPLINE 9.1 EVIDENCE
Sec Parent Sign-Off Sheet * - Ask for schedule of special/support classes: WRITING TO READ SOCIAL WORKER TITLE 1 COUNSELOR ART THEME SPECIALIST MUSIC LIBRARIAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPERVISION AIDES INSTRUCTIONAL AIDESLOTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT COUNCIL MONITORING INCENTIVE SCHOOLS 1995-1996 Revised 11/95 SCHOOL Grade Level(s) DATE PRINCIPAL NUMBER OF CLASSES VISITED MONITOR(S) CRITERIA 1.0 EQUITABLE PLACEMENT BY RACE/GENDER IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS SP The school ensures equal access and fair treatment in all programs resulting in optimum conditions for student learning. 1.1 The composition of the school staff ensures that students have access to, and contact with, a varied staff of certified and non-certified personnel. EVIDENCE: ______________________________________________________ 2.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS O The schools academic programs provide a means of expanding the scope of knowledge and for developing the rational, reflective, and critical capacities of all children. The content of the programs are true, appropriate, and relevant. 2.1 Writing-to-Read, an instructional technology program has been implemented at the school for K-2 students. EVIDENCE: __________________________________________________ SP - School Profile O - Observe I - InterviewIncentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 2 O/I 2.2 Learning Styles inventorie.s are used to assist teachers in diversifying their teaching styles to match the learning styles of the students. EVIDENCE: ___________________________________________ O 2.3 In grades 4-6 Semi-departmentalization structure is being used to facilitate the development of specialized objectives for "subject area" by teachers in the respective grade levels. EVIDENCE: ___________________________________________ O/I 2.4 The Schools theme has been developed by parents and staff and is integrated into the total curriculum. EVIDENCE: ____________________________________________ O/I 2.5 The Schools Science Laboratory has adequate equipment, material and supplies. EVIDENCE: -______________________________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 3 O 2.6 The Schools Computer Laboratory is equipped with a minimum of 25 stations for remediation and enrichment of students. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________________________ O 2.7 The Foreign Language Instruction Laboratory has appropriate equipment and materials and is being utilized in the school. EVIDENCE: I 2.8 A sequential program has been established to include the study of African-American history and culture. EVIDENCE: _______________________________________________________________ O/I 2.8.1 Reading across the curriculum is utilized for developing reading proficiency and critical reading skills. Each subject area also utilizes strategies to increase students pleasure of and appreciation for reading (Pre-Kindergarten-6). EVIDENCE: ________________________________________________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 4 O/I 2.9 The school has established an incentive program for recognizing academic excellence and academic improvement. EVIDENCE
____________________________________________________________ 3.0 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Special activities may be focused on academic reinforcement, special interest clubs, and/or units of national or state organization. SP 3.1 A variety of academic reinforcement activities is provided through programs such as peer tutoring, academic reinforcement clubs, special interest clubs and field trips. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________________________________ 4.0 SUPPORT PROGRAMS I 4.1 Parental involvement is clearly a part of the learning process. Parents are asked to sign all homework assignments on a daily basis. Regular communication takes place, both through written and oral means. EVIDENCE
__________________________________________________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 5 o 4.2 There is an instructional aide in every classroom to assist teachers with monitoring students progress and communication with parents and preparation of supplemental instructional materials. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________________________________ I 4.3 Home/Neighborhood meeting with parents are held at locations other than school. Meetings for small groups of parents are held in community locations such as churches, community centers and some homes if invited by parents. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________________________________ I 4.4 Ongoing training is being provided to staff in areas like human relations skills
learning and interactive styles
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working in an urban setting and analysis and use of data for enhancing student achievement. All staff, including support staff, are involved in training. EVIDENCE: __________________________________________________________lacentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 6 5.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION O/I 5.1 Student evaluators (Grades 4, 5, & 6) are asked to complete evaluations relative to the school, its climate and their educational experience twice a year. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________________________________ O/I 5.2 Regular monitoring of student attendance, discipline/behavior and achievement is accomplished through the development and use of individual and class profiles by classroom teachers and the building administrator, quarterly basis. EVIDENCE: __________________ This assessment is done at a minimum on a 6.0 CURRICULUM The school provides a curriculum that is reflective of cultural differences. Local and/or state- developed course content guides enhance multicultural content in all curriculum areas. O/I 6.1 In classrooms observed, the teachers have adequate materials and equipment to deliver the prescribed curriculum. EVIDENCE: ________________________________________________________________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 7 o 6.2 All students are actively involved in classroom instruction. EVIDENCE: ____________ O 6.3 There is evidence that the multicultural curriculum is being implemented. Bulletin boards, publications, and productions in the classroom reflect the multicultural curriculum EVIDENCE: ____________ O 6.4 Display of student work reflects varying teaching strategies. EVIDENCE: O/I 6.5 "Writing Acros.s the Curriculum" is used to enhance the writing skills of students (K-6) EVIDENCE:Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 8 o 6.6 Penmanship is emphasized at each level, with appropriate recognition of the developmental level of the individual student (K-6). EVIDENCE
__________________________________________ 7.0 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT/ASSESSMENT The school staff implements non-discriminatory procedures for administration, analysis, and the use of standardized tests. SP 7.1 When test results are examined, overall achievement of students (gender/grade) has remained stable or improved. EVIDENCE: SP 7.2 Promotion/retention rates reflect the school population (gender/grade level). EVIDENCE: ______________________________Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 9 8.0 SPECIAL EDUCATION The school ensures that student placement and services provided in the special education program are non-discriminatory. SP/I 8.1 O/I 8.2 Strategies to eliminate disproportionate student assignment (gender/grade level) to special education are evident. EVIDENCE: Facilities for special education are designed to meet the needs of the students served EVIDENCE: 9.0 STUDENT DISCIPLINE The school ensures that student disciplinary policies and practices are non-discriminatory. I 9.1 Information, including the schools expectation for student conduct, in the form of handbooks and/or public presentations regarding student disciplinary policies and procedures is distributed to all students and parents. EVIDENCE:Incentive Schools Monitoring (Parent Council) Page 10 10.0 PHYSICAL FACILITIES O Physical environment which supports the goals of quality teaching and learning, (i.e., clean buildings, no debris, orderly halls, no graffiti) is evident. EVIDENCE: _______________________________ 11.0 ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS 0/SP/I Areas of concern that cannot be listed under the ten identified categories. EVIDENCE:INCENTIVE SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL MEMBERS FRANKLIN SCHOOL ROCKEFELLER SCHOOL Audrey Davis 5114 W. 14th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Roy Albert 1217 College St. Little Rock, AR 72202 Margie Haney 4216 W. 17th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Sharon Forrester 10710 Sharon Road Mabelvale, AR 72103 2 6 1996 Office of Oesegregatfon Monitoring GARLAND SCHOOL JOSHUA INTERVENORS Monica Brown 2318 S. Cedar St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Sarah Facen 3003 Cross St. Little Rock, AR 72206 Arthur Watada 10620 Legion Hut Road Mabelvale, AR 72103 Brenda Conley 3509 W. 25th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Delois Sykes 704 E. 15th Little Rock, AR 72114 Alice Rowe 1760 Barrow #107 Little Rock, AR 72204 MITCHELL SCHOOL Barbara Johnson 1919 Dennison Little Rock, AR 72202 Sharon Toombs 1920 Howard St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Teresa Young 1813 South Martin Little Rock, AR 72204 Eric Holmes, Sr. 1904 Broken Arrow Dr. No. Little Rock, AR 72118 RIGHTSELL SCHOOL Tommy Dodson #1 Dodson Dr. Menifee, AR 72107 Pamela Tims 912 S. Oak St. Little Rock, AR 72204(Li*- HRAFT REPORT OF THE INCENTIVE SCHOOLS PARENT COUNCIL SITE VISITS FOR 1994-95 AND 1995-96 Office JU/v 2 0 /996 ^seflrega(,'on Monitoring LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 HENRY P. WILLIAMS, SUPERINTENDENT JUNE 1996PURPOSE The Little Rock School District Desegregation Plan authorizes the establishment of the Incentive School Parent Coimcil to occur on August 1, 1989. The Council will have two parent representatives from each incentive school and four members at-large to be appointed by the Joshua Intervenors. The Council is responsible for monitoring all activities related to the incentive school program. In addition, the Parent Council is required to report to the Little Rock School District Board of Directors and the Joshua Intervenors on a quarterly basis. SCOPE OF WORK Using an objective monitoring form, the Parent Council conducts monitoring visits each school year. The monitoring form is reviewed and revised annually, as needed (see attachment). The Council collects data in the following major areas: Equitable Placement by Race/Gender in School Programs (Staffing) Academic Programs Special Activities Support Programs Monitoring and Evaluation Curriculum Student Achievement/Assessment Special Education Student Discipline Physical Facilities Extended Day Program (1995-96) Monitoring visits were conducted January 16-18, 1996, April 30, 1996, and May 1, 1996. Visits during the 1995-96 school year included a review of the extended day program. This report is a summary of all team visits. Detailed information is available for review in the office of the staff person assigned to the Council by the District administration.FINDINGS 1. Certified staff tends to be reasonably balanced, except at Rockefeller where there continues to exist a disproportionately number of white certified staff members. Franklin demonstrated improvement since the 1994-95 visits. Non certified staffs at all schools tend to be disproportionate black, which is a continuing situation. 2. Academic programs were substantially implemented as identified in the Plan. Exceptions are as follows: Use of the science labs (permanent or portable) is uneven among the incentive schools In a few schools, computers were in need of repair Semi-departmentalization was implemented to some degree in all schools except Franklin 3. All schools except Mitchell reported implementation of academic reinforcement activities. 4. Support Programs were substantially implemented except in the area of Home/Neighborhood meetings. Only Franklin and Rightsell presented evidence of Home/Neighborhood meetings. Most schools indicated a need for improved parental involvement. 5. Although surveys related to school climate and program satisfaction were conducted by the Planning, Research and Evaluation Department, there was little evidence that the results were utilized to improve programs at the local school level. 6. Except at Garland and Mitchell, the monitoring team indicated that sufficient resources were available to implement the curriculum. Students were actively involved in learning activities at all schools. 7. Academic Achievement results as measured by the Stanford Eight Achievement Test were mixed. Some isolated examples of improvement were evident. Retention rates reflected the school populations, except at Rockefeller.8. Special Education placements did not appear discriminatory. 9. Student Discipline sanctions were reflective of the school populations. 10. Except for Rockefeller, and to some degree Franklin, the buildings housing the incentive school students are very old. Therefore, maintenance of the buildings is a continuing concern. Rightsell continues to have some flooding problems in the lower levels of the building. 11. Extended Day was operative at .all schools. However, a few inconsistencies existed. All schools were not operating the Homework Center each day as required by the Plan. Some activities were overstaffed, according to the monitors observations. Because of the schedule, some activities were not observed on the day of visits. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Curriculum supervisors should strengthen the monitoring process for curriculum implementation at the incentive schools. 2. Consider relocating the Parent Center at Mitchell. CONCLUSION The team recognizes that the monitoring visit is a snap-shot in time and some of the situations could be viewed differently on another visit. Some good things are happening at the incentive schools
however, the purpose of this report was to identify areas for improvement. The Council hopes to continue to provide assistance in order to improve the educational experience for students attending the incentive schools.PARENT COUNCIL MEMBERS 1995-1996 FRANKLIN SCHOOL RIGHTSELL SCHOOL Audrey Davis - B/F 5114 W. 14th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Tommy Dodson - B/M #1 Dodson Dr. Menifee, AR 72107 Margie Haney - B/F 4216 W. 17th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Pamela Tims - B/F 912 S. Oak St. Little Rock, AR 72204 GARLAND SCHOOL MITCHELL SCHOOL pat Monica Brown - B/F 2318 S. Cedar St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Sharon Toombs - B/F 1920 Howard St. Little Rock, AR 72204 ? 6 19% Arthur Watada - o/M 10620 Legion Hut Road Mabelvale, AR 72103 Eric Holmes, Sr. - B/M 1904 Broken Arrow Dr. No. Little Rock, AR 72118 Qfr'ice oi inilofing Brenda Conley 3509 W. 25th St. Little Rock, AR 72204 ROCKEFELLER SCHOOL Roy Albert - B/M 1217 College Little Rock, AR 72202 Sharon Forrester - W/F 10710 Sharon Road Mabelvale, AR 72103 JOSHUA INTERVENORS Sarah Facen - B/F 3003 Cross St. Little Rock, AR 72206 Barbara Johnson - B/F 1919 Dennison Little Rock, AR 72202 Delois Sykes - B/F 704 East 15th North Little Rock, AR 72114 Teresa Young - B/F 1813 South Martin Little Rock, AR 72204 Alice Rowe - B/F 1760 Barrow #107 Little Rock, AR 72204
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