Personnel

Includes organizational charts, memorandums, news clippings
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Tine Aris bsiructiorwl Techrwiogy Physic^ Education Ovg A Health Education Early Childhood Staff OevelopmerS Little Rock School District Organizational Structure September 1992 1 Maruger Resources A Sdicd Scftpod i Vocartionat Controller Risk Management _ Federal Programs/ Grants FaoMws Senrices Procuremerit Eaceptional Children AduA Education library Services Foreign language Transportalion Food Services Secunty Dale POCVlS.ng i I I- -I- SLIP SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD MEETING MAY 23, 1991 Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 May 23, 1991 To: Board of Directors From: v^hip Jones, Manager, Support Services oK Through: Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent Subject: Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following resignations, new cerp'fied employees and correction at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications: NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Resignations of Certified Employees Barnes, Emma Reason: Personal Lrng Fnd Pul Hgts Jr 6-7-91 4-02 9.25 $20,815 Cherry, Karla Reason: Personal Journali sm Hall 6-7-91 1-06 9.25 $22,498 Morris, Juanita Reason: Relocating Fourth Grade Washi ngton 6-7-91 1-08 9.25 $22,258 Smedley, Kinsey Reason: None Given Fourth Grade Watson 6-7-91 1-06 9.25 $20,867 Stills, Kelley Reason: None Given Third Grade Watson 6-7-91 1-02 9.25 $18,085 White, Teena Reason: None Given Speech Therapy Frankli n 6-7-91 3-11 9.25 $22,884 Slip Sheet Page 2 May 23, 1991 NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Evans, Lawrence Williams, Flora Dickerson, Toni New Certified Employees Art Dunbar 5-16-91 1-13 9.25 $2,144.64 pro-rated Second Grade Garland 5-13-91 1-10 9.25 Correction - New Non-Certified Employee Bus Driver Transportation 4-15-91 4-10 9 $2,340.23 pro-rated $ 35.00 per dayLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHTkM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS June 27, 1991 TO: Board of Directors FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: owe :hip Jones, Manager of Support Services Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent of Schools 0^ 06569'^9^'-''^ CORRECTIONS TO ATTACHMENT II TO PERSONNEL CHANGES Please delete the non-renewal/termination of Barbara Allen and Suretha Williams from the Board agenda. I recommend that these individuals' contract be renewed for the 1991-92 school year.TO: FROM: THROUGH: SUBJECT: SLIP SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 27, 1991 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Board of Directors June 27, 1991 ^^^^hip Jones, Manager, Support Services Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent^**^ Personnel Changes received Office JUL 1 ot Desegregation Moniwnng I recommend the approval of the following employment of new staff and resignations at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications: NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY Courtney, Theresa Hudson, Elouise Purdy, Mil ton Washington, James Carr, Jeff Reason: Personal Clarkson, Zanya New Certified Employees Asst. Principal Carver Asst. Principal Dunbar Electroni cs Metropoli tan Asst. Principal Hall 8-5-91 8-5-91 7-1-91 8-5-91 Resignations Certified Employees Asst. Principal Carver Business Education Reason: Accepted another McClellan position 6-19-91 6-14-91 36-0002-03 36-0002-06 04-0001-16 36-0003-07 $30,706 $23,697Slip Sheet Page 2 June 27, 1991 NAME POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY Resignations CertiTied Employees Marshall, Bernice Reason: Relocating Third Grade Romi ne 6-7-91 $23,858 Mims, Bettye Reason: Personal Second Grade Romine 6-7-91 $34,535 Resignations of Non-Certitied Employees Jacks, Brenda Reason: None Given Secretary HIPPY 6-19-91 $15,876 Renaud, Nan Training Coord 6-28-91 Reason: Accepted another Data Processing position $24,326RESUME' Theresa J. Courtney EDUCATION 1978 - 1982 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas Bachelor of Science in Education 1984 Avila College, Kansas City, Missouri 1984 University of Kansas, Regency Center 1991 University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas Masters Degree, Education Administration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1985 - Present Pulaski Academy, Little Rock 1984 - 1985 Stanley Elementary, Stanley,-Kansas 1982 - 1984 Fairfax Elementary, Kansas City, Kansas 1982 Butterfield Elementary and Jefferson Elementary Fayetteville, ArkansasEDUCATION RESUME' Elouise J. Hudson 1971 - 1975 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Bachelor of Science in Education 1976 University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1985 - 1986 Ouachita Baptist College 1987 - 1988 Arkansas Tech University 1989 - 1990 University of Central Arkansas Certification in Secondary School Leadership PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Little Rock School District 1982 - Present Dunbar Junior High 1981 - 1982 Mann Junior High 1975 - 1982 Booker Junior HighJames EDUCATION 1975 Ouachi ta Bachelor 1980 1988 - 1990 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1987 - Present 1986 - 1987 RESUME' L. Washington Baptist University of Science in Education Henderson State University Master of Science in Education University of Central Arkansas Education Administration and Supervision Little Rock School Student Assignment Little Rock School Di stri Ct Office Elementary Counselor District 1986 - 1987 Philander Smith College Upward Bound Project Counselor (Secondary) 1981 - 1986 Pulaski County Social Studies Special School District Teacher/Coach 1980 - 1981 Garland County Counselor/Teacher Alternative School 1978 - 1979 Central Junior High World History Teacher/Coach 1975 - 1977 Garland County Community College Physical Education Instructor/Coachi SLIP SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1991 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RECEIVED To: Board of Directors September 26, 1991 SEP 2 5 1991 Office of Decscrsgaiion fZ- sitoring From: Through: Tony Wood, Deputy Superintendent Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent Subject: Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following employment of new staff at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications: NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Keown, Ada Speciali st Staff Development 9-30-91 3-08 11 $38,854 688 Car Al 1owance Nunn, Berthena Intern Adm Washington 9-30-91 2-07 10.5 $33,995 1 ,500 Ed Stipend 231 Car Al 1owance - SLIP SHEET FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON OCTOBER 24, 1991 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RECESVEP October 24, 1991 OCT 2 3 1991 Office of Desegregation Monitoring TO: Board of Directors FROM: Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: PERSONNEL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS Act 10 funds resulted in average salary increases of 13.37 percent for certified administrators and 14 percent for teachers, contrast, eight senior administrators received 4 percent. In Until such time as we complete a salary study to address and solve the many inequities I have already mentioned, I recommend that duty stipends manner: be provided to senior administrators in the following Estelle Matthis James Jennings Jim Ivey Angela Sewall Margaret Gremillion Larry Robertson Arma Hart Mark Milhollen $ 3,500 3,500 3,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500. also recommend that educational stipends paid to other administrators be applicable to these employees' salary. I These recommendations are effective for the 1991-92 school year. SLIP SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1991 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RECEIVED OCTOBER 24, 1991 OCT 2 9 1991 Office of Desegregation Monitoring To: Board of Directors From: Tony Wood, Deputy Superintendent Through: Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent Subject: Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following employment of new staff at the indicated position, salary and classification: NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Wagner, Jeanette Communications Assi stant 11-18-91 53-5 12 $27,194.32 pro-rated $545.68 C.A. pro-ratedRESUME' Jeanette Wagner EDUCATION B.A. 1987 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Major: Public Information and Sociology PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1988 - Present The Old State House Museum Public Affairs Director 1988 THE OPERA Public Relations Assistant 1987 Free Lance Information Specialist 1987 University of Arkansas Medical Science PR Internship 1987 Resneck Stone Ward PR Internship 1987 UALR Forum Copy editor/reporter 1987 Sherwood Voice Feature story writer< TO: FROM: SUBJECT: THROUGH: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS March 26, 1992 All Building Principals and Dept. Heads Brad Montgomery, Risk Manager im Ivey, Manager of Support Services OFFICE RELOCATION Please be advised that the Office of Risk Management has been relocated to the Little Rock School District's Administration Building, Room 310. Please inform your clerical staff and forward all future correspondence to the new location. My new phone number is 324-2040, my FAX number is 324-2032. Thank you very much. /bjf cc: Dr. Angela Sewall Mr. Larry Robertson Ms. Margaret Gremillion Ann Brown ODM Heritage West - #510RECOMMENDATION FOR SPECIAL MEETING FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEEfEING ON APRIL 16, 19 9 2 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS To: Board of Directors From: April 6, 1992 Tony Wood, Deputy Superintendent RECEIVED Office of Desegregation Monitoring APR 2 0 19^2 Through: Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent Subject: Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following employment of new staff at the indicated position, salary and classification. NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Anderson, Barbara Asst Principal Romine 4-17-92 2-07 10.50 $8,417.76 pro-ratedRESUME' Barbara Anderson EDUCATION 1976 Garland County Community College, Hot Springs Associate Degree - General Education 1977 Henderson State University, Arkadelphia B.S.E. 1987 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville M.S.E. - Administration 1988 Henderson State University, Arkadelphia Additional Graduate Study PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1990-91 Clinton Public Schools, Clinton Elementary Principal 1989-90 Arkansas Department of Education, Little Rock Program Administrator, Chapter II, ESEA 1985-89 Lake Hamilton Public Schools Third Grade Teacher 1978-85 Paron Public Schools, Paron First/Second Grade TeacherSLIP SHEET TO SPECIAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 2, 1992 RECEIVED LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS JUN 4 1992 JUNE 2, 1992 Office of Desegregation Monitoring To: Board of Directors From: Through: ^Tony Wood, Deputy Superintendent Ruth Steele, Superintendent Subject: Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following employment of new staff at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications: NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Davis, Sharon Pri nci pal Ri ghtsel1 7-22-92 37-5-8 11 1992-93 Sal Sched $ 563.20 CA Harris, Tyrone Asst Prin Terry 8-3-92 36-2-2 10.50 1992-93 Sal Sched $ 231 CA Howse, Patricia Principal Dodd 7-22-92 37-5-7 11 1992-93 Sal Sched $ 563.20 CA Marshaleck, Walter Principal Mabelvale Jr 7-1-92 38-5-5 12 1992-93 Sal Sched $ 1,500 Ed Stip 800 CA Morgan, Scott Pri nci pal Western Hills 7-22-92 37-5-4 11 1992-93 Sal Sched $ 563.20 CAEDUCATION RESUME' Sharon Davis Admi nistrati on Certi fi cati on 1989 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR Masters Degree - Elem Counselor 1988 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Bachelor of Arts - Speech Therapy 1977 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR EXPERIENCE 1984 - Present Little Rock School District Asst Principal (1988-Present) Gibbs Elementary. Counsel or Gibbs Elementary (1987-88) Speech Therapist Frankli n/Southwest/Bale (1984-87) 1979-84 Speech Therapist Crestwood Elementary North Little Rock School District 1978-1979 Speech/Language Development Specialist Arvac Headstart Program Russellville, AR 1978 Speech Therapist Menifee Public Schools Menifee, AREDUCATION RESUME' Tyrone Harris 1992 - M.S.E. Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR 1983 - B.S.E. Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR EXPERIENCE 1988 - Present Fifth/Sixth Grade Teacher Prattsville Public School Prattsville, AR 1987-88 Third Grade Teacher Port Arthur Independent School Dist. Port Arthur, TXEDUCATION 1977 - B.S.E 1988 - M.S.E 1991 EXPERIENCE 1987 - Present 1985-87 1982-85 1980-82 1977-80 RESUME' Patricia Howse University of Fayetteville, Arkansas AR University of I University, MS Mississippi University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Little Rock School District Asst Principal (1990-Present) Washington Elementary Special Education (1989-90) Ish/Mi tchel1 Special Education (1987-89) Mitchell Elementary Special Education Landmark Elementary Little Rock, AR Special Education Darling Elementary Greeneville, MS Special Education Vancleaver Elementary Ocean Springs, MS Special Education North Mississippi Retardation Center Oxford, MSRESUME' Walter A. Marshaleck, Jr. EDUCATION D.Ed. Candidate University of Fayetteville, Arkansas AR 1987 - Master (Ed. Admin.) University of Fayetteville, Arkansas AR 1979 - 30 hours toward M.B.A Georgia College Milledgeville, GA 1976 - Masters (Safety Engineer) University of Southern California Los Angles, CA 1975 - B.A. (Social Education) St. St. Leo's College Leo, FL CERTIFICATION Aerospace Science Arkansas Certified Teacher Evaluation PET Observer/Eval uator Secondary Secondary Secondary School/AFJROTC Physical Science Principal EXPERIENCE 1988-92 Pri nci pal Pi ne Bluff Hi gh School Pine Bluff, AR 1982-88 Aerospace Science Teacher Pine Bluff High School Pine Bluff, AR 1981-82 Computer Instructor Tandy Corporation 1961-81 Chief Personnel Manager/Squardron Commander/Chief Safety Inspector/ Inspector General United States Air ForceEDUCATION RESUME' Scott Morgan 1977 - B.A. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 1984 - Teaching Certification University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 1989 - M.S.E University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR EXPERIENCE 1985 - Present Little Rock School District Sixth Grade Teacher (1990-Present) Western Hills Elementary Asst Principal (1989-90) Washington Elementary Sixth Grade Teacher (1985-89) Western Hills ElementaryLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS fCtj Si uIIU (Wl 1i 1992 June 18, 1992 u n '-J TO: Board of Directors FROM: Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF EX OFFICIO FINANCIAL SECRETARY Because the current Ex Officio Financial Secretary will leave the District on June 30, 1992, appointed to begin serving on July 1, 1992. it is necessary to have a successor I recommend, and Dr. Bernd concurs, that the Board approve the appointment of Mark Milhollen as the District's Interim Ex Officio Financial Secretary effective July 1, 1992. SLIP,SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD MEETING JUNE 25, 1992 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RECEIVED JUNE 25, 1992 JUN 1 9 1992 To: Board of Directors Office of Desegregation Monitoring From: 'Tony Wood, Deputy Superintendent Through: Ruth S. Steele, Superintendent Subject: Recommendations Concerning Classified Staff Reemployment for 1992-93 School Year I recommend the approval of the following non-renewals and terminations: NAME POSITION SCHOOL Aides Sealer, Henry Supervision Aide Washi ngton Geter, Romunda Instructional Aide Rockefeller Securi ty Fells, Jackie Security Officer Central Mai ntenance Craig, Freddie Pl umber Mai ntenance Bus Drivers Nelson, Dawona Bus Driver Transportation Tate, Sammie Bus Driver Transportation Williams, Mary Bus Driver Transportation All employees who have been recommended for termination and non-renewal may have additional grievance rights which have not been exhausted. Pending the outcome of the grievances the employees may be recommended for reelection or seek individual hearings before the Board to determine their employment status for the 1992-93 school year. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS July 1, 1992 TO: oa of Directors FROM: C. M. Bernd, Superintendent of Schools recewed Office JUL 9 1992 of Desegreaa^o Mon'rtoring SUBJECT: EMPLOYMENT OF NEW ADMINISTRATORS I recommend that the Board approve the employment of the following individuals: Janet L. Bernard as Associate Superintendent of School Operations and Climate, effective August 1, 1992, at an annual salary of $68,900 plus car allowance of $1200 per year
Marie Parker as Associate Superintendent for Organizational and Learning Equity, effective July 27, 1992, at an annual salary of $65,000 plus car allowance of $1200 per year. Estelle Matthis as Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Learning Improvement, at an annual salary of $65,000 plus car allowance of $1200 per year. I am attaching biographical information on Ms. Parker. Bernard and Ms. In addition. I am recommending that the Board appoint Earl M. (Chip) Jones as Interim Manager of Support Services at an annual salary equivalent to $60,000, prorated for the number of days he serves in this position. 1, 1992. Mr. Jones' appointment is effective JulyLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS July 1, 1992 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF JANET L. BERNARD Education San Diego State University Master of Arts, Multicultural Education, 1979 San Diego, CA Bachelor of Arts, and Music, 1975 Social Science, Experience 1988 Present School Principal San Marcos Unified School District 1985 1988 School Principal South Bay Union School District 1984 1985 Curriculum and Instructional Specialist Carlsbad Unified School District 1982 1984 Administrative Intern, Coordinator Carlsbad Unified School District Proj ects 1981 1981 Lead Teacher, Chapter 1 Reading Teacher Carlsbad Unified School District 1976 1979 Kindergarten/First/Second Grade Teacher Carlsbad Unified School DistrictLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS July 1, 1992 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MARIE ANTOINETTE PARKER Education University of Central Arkansas Administration and Supervision Elementary Principal's Certification August, 1982 Conway, Arkansas Ouachita Baptist University Master of Science Reading Education August, 1977 Arkadelphia, Arkansas Sacramento City Unified School Dist. 63 Hours - Education Related Subjects 1970-74 Sacramento, CA A. M. & N College (Now UAPB) Bachelor of Science Elementary Education 1963 Pine Bluff, Arkansas Experience 1984 Present Ark. Department of Education Associate Director-Planning and Development Program Manager 1982 1984 Principal and Vice Principal Okmulgee School District Okmulgee, Oklahoma 1980 1982 Tutorial Supervisor, Reading Teacher, and PET Instructor/Observer Helena-West Helena School Helena, Arkansas 1978 1980 District Representative for METRA Educational Planning and Evaluation Services, Magnolia, Arkansas1975 1978 Assistance Director Arkansas Technical Assistance and Consultative Services (ATAC) 1974 1975 Reading Teacher Service Trainer and Special In- 1970 1974 1963 1970 Lakeside School District Lake Village, Arkansas Teacher and Special Services Sacramento City Unified School District Sacramento, California Classroom Teacher Lakeside School District Lake Village, ArkansasSLIP SHEET FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 27, 1992 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS RECE7O SEft 1 Office of Desesreja, "3 August 27, 1992 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. M. Bernd, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: EMPLOYMENT OF MANAGER OF RESOURCES AND SCHOOL SUPPORT I am pleased to recommend the employment of Gary E. Jones as Manager of Resources and School Support at a salary of $65,000 plus $1200 car allowance effective September 14, 1992. A copy of Mr. Jones' resume' is attached for your review. RECEIVED SEP tIW Office of Dssogreflation Monitoring GARY EDWIN JONES 2743 N. 97th Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222 Work: (414) Z78-2459 R esidenc e
(414) 771-8330 EDUCATION M.A. Business Administration, Central Michigan University B.B.A. Business Administration, Eastern Michigan University Candidate for Certified Management Accountant (CMA) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE City of Milwaukee - Bureau of Municipal Equipment - Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Bureau of Municipal Equipment is responsible for providing equipment and operators to the various city bureaus and departments. The Bureau has a fZZ million operating budget arxi a f6 million capital budget as well as over 400 employees and 3,000 pieces of equipment. 1985 Assistant Superintersdent: - Present Accountabilities include administering three separate decision units
Administration, Operations, and Repairs that ate domiciled at five different locations. Specific management responsibilities include budget administration, financial anal- tion. ysis, feasibility studies, long-range planning, payroll, user requirements analysis, M.I.S. planning, microcomputer training, analysis of mainframe software interfaces, and the networking of microcomputer applications. Other management duties entail systems design, labor relations, grievance resolution, professional development, personnel recruitment, and project managemerit. Accomplishments aixi maoagemerit. included some of the following
Management of daily administrative and financial functions for five operating facilities. Achievement of cost containment objectives that eliminated a fZ million operating deficit. Implementation of a management information system that generates a series of performance indicators and management exception reports. ATE Enterprises - Cincinnati, Ohio #20 million transportation and data resources holding company with subsidiaries in transit management and consulting, facilities management, airport consulting, taxi and paratransit operations. Senior Consultant: 1983 - 1985 Responsibilities included project management, financial forecasting, cash flow analysis, feasibility studies, life cycle costing, replacement theory, and financial statement analysis. Other management duties encompassed human resource development, client presentations, management information system design and bottom- Accomplishments included some of the following
line accountability. Directed the development of various new software applications and consulting sector services as well as business start-up operations. Performed consulting assignments for a variety of public and private clients including state goverrunents, municipalities, transit systems, and private sector clients. Implemented business plans, marketing strategies, and administration/personnel policies that have positively impacted profit/loss statements.Resume Gaxy Edwin Jones Page 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PepsiCo - Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group (Subsidiary) - Purchase, New York Twenty-fourth largest corporation in the United States with subsidiaries in beverages, snack foods, transportation, sporting goods, and fast food restaurants. Area Operations Manager: 1980 1982 Accountabilities entailed administration of an ^8 million operating budget, capital planning, procurement, labor relations, management information system deaign/- development, as well as personnel recruitment and human resource development. OTHER EMPLOYMENT Phoenir .Mutual Life Insurance Company - Brookfield, Wisconsin Registered Financial Services Representative Cardinal Stritch College - Milwaukee, Wisconsin Adjunct Instructor - Business Administration Marian College - Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Adjunct Instructor - Business Administration Gateway Technical College - Racine, Wisconsin Part-time Inatmctor - Business Administration OZE Learning, Inc. - Troy, Michigan Part-time Instructor - Financial Plantung PROFESSIONAL UCENSES Licensed in the state of Wisconsin in Life, Accident and Health insurance * Licensed in the state of Wisconsin in Mutual Funds PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of Government Accountants American Public Works Association (APWA) REFERENCES References will be furnished upon request.SLIP SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD AGENDA LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS received AUGUST 27, 1992 To
Board of Directors SEP 1 1992 Office of Desegregation Monitoring From
Mac Bernd, Superintendent Subject
Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following resignations/terminations and employment of new staff at the following positions, salaries and classifications. NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Resiqnations/Terminations Certified Employees Blackard, Christina Reason
Relocating Kindergarten Romine 8-24-92 1-06 9.25 $23,302 Brooks, Neva Reason
Personal Counselor Forest Hgts 8-10-92 4-08 10.00 $30,085 Bruton, Julie Reason
Relocating Lrng Fnd Southwest 7-10-92 1-03 9.25 $20,971 Buchanan, Matilda Reason
Relocating English Central 8-19-92 6-20 9.25 $39,341 Clayton, Jane Reason
Personal Sixth Grade Franklin 8-21-92 2-11 9.25 $28,195 Collins, Melissa - Reason
Personal Sixth Grade McDermott 8-21-92 1-06 9.25 $23,308 Connelly, Renee Reason
Personal Third Grade Williams 8-17-92 4-06 9.25 $26,350 ISlip Sheet To Regular Board Agenda August 27, 1992 Page 2 NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Resignations/Terminations of Certified Employees Davis, Elizabeth Third Grade Reason: Relocating Washington 8-17-92 1-03 9.25 $20,971 Goss, Judy Reason: Personal Communications 8-20-92 Parkview 6-04 9.25 $26,913 Green, Judi First Grade Reason: Relocating Williams 8-20-92 2-05 9.25 $23,535 Harness, Kimberly Reason: Personal Third Grade Stephens 8-13-92 1-02 9.25 $20,195 Henderson, Eric Reason: Personal Science Southwest 8-10-92 1-04 9.25 $21,748 Huddle, Kristin Reason: Personal Kindergarten Meadowcliff 8-13-92 4-18 9.25 $35,671 Keller, Dana Reason: Personal Third Grade Rockefeller 8-31-92 1-06 9.25 $23,302 Lamb, Earnest Reason: Relocating Mann Orchestra 8-13-92 4-04 9.25 $25,574 Mantell, Frances Psy Exam Reason: Relocating Spec Ed 8-10-92 6-19 9.25 $34,535 McMurray, Victor Reason: Personal Social Stud Forest Hgts 8-24-92 2-06 9.25 $24,311 Mount, Carrole Reason: Personal Sixth Grade Woodruff 8-19-92 1-02 9.25 $19,418 Norris, Paula Reason: Relocating First Grade Chicot 8-18-92 1-08 9.25 $24,885 Orian, Micki Sixth Grade Reason: Relocating Mabelvale Elem 8-6-92 4-09 9.25 $28,680 Roberts, Diana Fifth Grade Reason: Relocating Mabelvale Elem 8-11-92 5-12 9.25 $32,059 9.25 ISlip Sheet To Regular Board Agenda August 27, 1992 Page 3 NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Resiqnations/Terroinations Certified Employees Rodgers, Tami Reason: Personal Fifth Grade Romine 8-21-92 1-01 9.25 $19,418 Sewall, Angela Reason: Accepted Another Position Asst Supt Admin 9-1-92 8-01 12 $55,120 Steadman, Annice Reason: Relocating Biology Central 8-31-92 3-17 9.25 $33,865 Tabor, Gina Reason: Personal Fifth Grade Washington 8-13-92 1-07 9.25 $24,078 Washington, Marilyn Reason: Relocating Counselor Ish 8-13-92 6-08 9.25 $30,020 New Certified Employees Berman, Linda Fifth Grade Woodruff 8-24-92 4-08 9.25 $28,006 Brooks, Sharon Asst Prin Washington 8-3-92 2-12 10.5 $38,999 Carson, Leon Sr English Southwest 8-24-92 4-08 9.25 $28,006 Hightower, Nita First Grade Geyer Springs 8-24-92 1-01 9.25 $19,489 James, Donnell Asst Prin Dunbar 8-3-92 2-06 10.5 $33,104 J ones, Dorothy English Mabelyale Jr 8-24-92 4-05 9.25 $25,667 Marshaleck, Donna Kindergarten Baseline 8-24-92 1-05 9.25 $22,607 ISlip Sheet To Regular Board Agenda August 27, 1992 Page 4 NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY McFadden, Charles Ramdoolar, Deokie Smith, Harry White, Rodney Williams, Leslie New Certified Employees Lrng Fnd Cloyerdale Jr Lrng Fnd Southwest Health Mann Science Mabelyale Jr Chemistry Central 8-24-92 8-24-92 8-24-92 8-24-92 8-24-92 1-02 9.25 4-02 9.25 1-02 9.25 1-01 9.25 1-05 9.25 $20,269 $23,328 $20,269 $19,489 $22,607 Resiqnations/Terminations Non-Certified Employees Mickles, John Reason
Terminated Custodian Rightsell 8-27-92 3-04 12 $10,629 Williams, Lloyd Reason
Terminated Custodian Rightsell 8-27-92 1-02 12 $8,316 Robertson, Thomas New Non-Certified Employee ROTC Central 8-17-92 15-2 12 $26,206 pro-rated IRESUME Sharon A. Brooks EDUCATION 1978 B.S.E. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR 1987 Masters University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR EXPERIENCE Little Rock School District 1989 1992 Evaluation and Testing Evaluation Specialist 1988 1989 Rockefeller Fifth Grade Teacher 1987 1988 IRC Instructional Specialist in Reading 1986 1987 Western Hills Elementary Sixth Grade Teacher 1982 1986 Williams Elementary Sixth Grade Teacher 1979 1982 Woodruff Elementary Third Grade Teacher (RESUME James Donnell EDUCATION 1973 B.A. Philander Smith College Little Rock, AR 1976 Masters University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR EXPERIENCE Little Rock School District 1989 1992 Mabelvale Junior High English Teacher 1988 1989 Central High School English Teacher North Little Rock School District 1984 1987 Ridgeroad Junior High English Teacher 1980 1984 Ole Main High School English Teacher 1973 1980 Ridgeroad Junior High English Teacher IRECEIVED LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET OCT 1 5 1992 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Office of Desegregation Monitoring October 15, 1992 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. M. Bernd, Superintendent of Schoolsd. SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF ACTING ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS I recommend that Sam Stueart be appointed as Acting Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools effective October 19, 1992, at a salary of $50,128 plus $1200 per year car allowance, attaching a copy of Mr. Stueart's resume. I amResume' of Sam Stueart 1407 Pinewood Drive Benton, Arkansas 72015 (501) 776-1663 PERSONAL
Age: 45 Marital Status: Married One child: Stephanie, age 11 Health: Excellent Height/Weight: 5'8"/169 lbs. EDUCATION: 1987: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR Completion of Certification in School Administration 1975: University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Completion of Certification in Counseling 1972: University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Master of Science in Education Degree (Major in History) 1969: Hendrix College Conway, AR Bachelor of Arts Degree (Major in History, emphasis in American) 1965: Benton High School Benton, AR Honor GraduateSCHOOL/SCHOOLCODE Central High (01) J. A. Fair ^8) Hall (02) McClellan (12) Parkview Magnet (05) Metropolitan Vo-Tech (04) Cloverdale Jr. (15) Hiqh Dunbar Magnet ^7) Forest Heights (09) Henderson (13)' Mabelvale (16) Mann Magnet (03) Pulaski Heights (10) Southwest (11) Badgett Elementary (19) Baseline\22) Booker Magnet (06) Brady (18)^ Carver Magnet (21) Chicot (28) Cloverdale (31) Dodd (32) Fair Park (23) Forest Park ^4) Franklin (25)^ Fulbright (48) Garland (26)^ Geyer Springs (37) Gibbs Magnet (27) King (3^ Jefferson (30) Mabelvale (46) McDermott 20' (20) Meadowcliff (33) Mitchell (34)^ Otter Creek Pulaski Heil ieigf (39) er (C Rightsell Rockefeller 36) l^s\38) Romine (40) Stephens (4l)' Terry (47) Wakefielo (51) Washington Magnet (42) * Watson (52) Western Hills (29) Williams Magnet (43) Wilson (44) Woodruff (45) Incentive Schools LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOLS/PRINCIPALS 1993-94 PRINCIPAL Rudolph Howard Al Niven Dr. Vic Anderson Jodie Carter Junious Babbs Dr. Doyle Dillahunty Gayle Bradford Nancy Acre Richard Maple Clell Watts Walter Marshaleck Marian Lacey Ralph Hoffman Charity Smith Mary Golston Levanna Wilson Dr. Mary Jane Cheatham Dr. Cheryl Simmons Mary Menking Mary Guinn Otis Preslar Frederick Fields Patricia McNeil Barbara Means Virginia Ashley Franklin Davis Mac Huffman Robert Brown Eleanor Cox Donna Davis . Sadie Mitchell Frances Cawthon Julie Davenport Mike Oliver Jerry Worm Dr. Samuel Branch Carolyn Teeter Lillie Carter Sharon Davis Anne Mangan Lionel Ward Lonnie Dean June Looper Willie Morris Karen Buchanan Theresa Courtney Scott Morgan Dr. Ed Jackson Gwen Zieg er Pat Higgir^othamSchool Lab Attendant Lab Attendant's Scheduled Days Time Central Darlene Hill Monday .2 Fair Patricia Jenkins Friday .2 Hall Richard Wilson Friday .2 McClellan Gloria Sanders Monday .2 Parkview Bruce Williams Monday .2 Cloverdale Jr. Dunbar Forest Heights Jr Henderson Mabelvale Jr. Mann Pulaski Hgts. Jr. Southwest Badgett Bale Baseline Booker Brady Carver Chicot Cloverdale Dodd Fair Park Forest Park Franklin Fulbright Garland Geyer Springs Gibbs King Jefferson Mabelvale McDermott Meadowcilff Mitchell Otter Creek Pulaski Heights Rightsell Rockefeller Romine Stephens Terry Wakefield Washington Watson Western Hille Williams Wilson Woodruff Bruce Williams Darlene Hill Patricia Jenkins Richard Wilson Gloria Sanders Richard Wilson Bruce Williams Patricia Jenkins Annette Merrill Valarie Scarbrough Judith Runyan Patsy Middleton Earnest O'Neal Audrey Lee Patsy McDowell Darlene Hill Carolyn Rand Gloria Sanders Valerie Smith Lorraine Cheatham Calvin Carter Carolyn Alexander Jacque Bruce Gloria Crockran Carolyn Alexander Jacque Bruce Toni White Valarie Scarbrough Leola Fields Earnest O'Neal Susie Hood Valerie Smith Janet Blackwood Lorraine Cheatham Carolyn Rand Joe Ann Johnson Joann Williams Toni White Annette Merrill Joe Ann Johnson Janet Blackwood Calvin Carter Gloria Crockran Bobbie Sink Judith Runyan Joann Williams Shirley Jones Marion Cox Eleanor Reasoner Ferrell Jeffers Leola Fields Eleanor Reasoner Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday Thursday, Friday Monday, Tueday Thursday, Friday Wednesday, Thursday Thursday, Friday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Monday, Tuesday, Friday Monday Friday Monday - Thursday Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Tuesday, Wednesday Friday Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday Monday Thursday, Friday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Tuesday - Friday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday Monday Tuesday, Thursday Monday, Friday Tuesday, Thursday Friday Monday - Friday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Tuesday - Friday Monday - Thursday Monday, Thurday, Friday Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Monday, Wednesday, Friday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Friday Monday - Friday Wednesday, Thursday Monday, Tuesday Monday - Friday Monday - Friday Monday, Wednesday, Friday Monday - Friday Monday, Wednesday, Friday Tuesday, Thursday .4 .4 .4 .4 .4 .4 .4 .4 .6 .6 1.0 .8 1.0 1.0 .4 .2 .4 .2 .2 .6 .8 1.0 .2 .4 .4 .2 1.0 .8 .8 .8 .8 .6 .6 .6 .6 .4 .2 .6 .4 1.0 .4 .4 1.0 1.0 .6 1.0 .6 .4nco .y V'ts^ %ca c H W W K W l-l PI CO 5 o 2 co 1 Z' d c ! o o to 0) Q Xi 4J -P 3 o c o >4 < w s o +J 3 C CP co CJ n CQ Vi- U H Pi H CO H Q 3 3 P C CO co d Ui o (N in O CM I w < ~ cn o S'-H M CTl Ch g O o -H q o o K o w r. o MM o o Pi E-i CO H s u o cc
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Board of Directors Office of Desegregation Monitoring From: Mac Bernd, Superintendent Subject
Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following terminations at the indicated positions, salaries, and classifications
NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Paige, Edward Custodian Mabelvale Elem 3-15-93 1-04 9.25 $9,004 Scott, Monica Inst Aide Franklin 3-15-93 1-06 9.25 $9,960 Thomas, William Custodian Booker 3-17-93 1-05 12 $9,296ERi! H r1 x?55 a J? 753! fe) iT 6 V fsT R g APR 2 8 1993 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET Office of Dessgregation ii-jr.g LITTLE ROCK AR 72201 April 28, 1993 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Mac Bernd, Super intendent C. SUBJ: Recommendations Concerning Certified Staff Reemployment for 1993-94 School Year The following attachments are submitted for your consideration: 1. Section 1 is a list of certified personnel who have stated that they wish to resign or retire at the end of their current contract. Section 2 is a list of intern teachers who are not being recommended for reemployment at this time. These individuals will be eligible to apply for announced vacancies for the 1993- 94 school year. Section 3 is a list of certified personnel who are recommended for reemployment with conditions pending recertification. 4. Section 4 is a list of certified personnel who are recommended for reemployment with conditions pending course deficiency removal. 5. Section 5 is a list of certified personnel whose positions are funded with federal monies who are recommended for reemployment with the following conditions: Provided that if federal financial assistance for the position in which you are assigned is not forthcoming pursuant to pending applications, or such assistance as is granted for such position is less that the amount applied for as well as staffing needs, then the Board of Education may non-renew, terminate contract. or modify this 2. 3.Page 2 6. Section 6 is a list of vocational teachers who do not have enough students enrolled in their classes to justify their continued employment. They are recommended for reemployment with the following condition
If a sufficient number of students fail to enroll in your progreun, the Board of Directors shall have the right to non-renew, terminate or modify your contract. It is futher recommended that contracts be renewed for certified personnel who have not been sent notification of a recommendation for non-renewal or termination and who have indicated that they wish to return to the District in 1993- 94. Final assignments will be made in accordance to staffing needs and in compliance with negotiated agreements.NAME Anderson, Jean Johnson, Nicole Raney, Sarah Scott, Susan Sprinkle, Marie Taylor, Debra White, Lynda Wooley, Angela Brewer, Rosemary Brown, Martha Calvin, Francella Davis, Carolyn Dietz, Joan Elders, Oliver Glaze, Diana Hooks, Naomi Hrishikesan, Ruth Loss, George Loss, Kathleen SECTION 1 RESIGNATIONS/RETIREES 1993-94 School Year April 28, 1993 POSITION SCHOOL Resignations French Gibbs Third Grade Kindergarten First Grade Fifth Grade Computer Tech Asst Principal First Grade Retirees Social Studies Media Specialist Special Education Math Home Economics Coach Principal Librarian Social Studies Coach Principal Wilson Brady Baseline Dodd Cloverdale Jr Gibbs Jefferson Hall Meadowcliff Jefferson Otter Creek/Chicot Central Hall Watson Forest Parkview Southwest Pulaski Hgts ElemRESIGNATIONS/RETIREES (Cont'd) (Section 1) NAME POSITION SCHOOL Retirees Muldrew, Jerome Soc Stud Coord Central Palmer-Walker, Sue Fifth Grade Rightsell Rogers, Sue Librarian Dodd Tadlock, Mary Specialist Planning & Evaluation Williams, Myrna Second Grade Meadowcliff Zimmerman, Earl Director Staff DevelopmentNAME Adams, Pamela Andrews, Sharon Battershell, Mary Bivings, Mary Bradberry, Alice Buckelew, Mackie Burgess, Melissa Charles, Kimberly Clemons, Elizabeth Collins, Julie Cookus, Jerry Crommett, Joe Fleming, Brenda Ford, Roger Gates, Kathy Guinn, Hubert Hardin, Cassandra Hively, Lynn Holmes, Margaret Howard, Dianne SECTION 2 INTERN TEACHERS 1993-94 School Year April 28, 1993 POSITION SCHOOL Fifth Grade Math Specialist Chemistry Reading Spec Math Special Ed English Reading Art Math Asst English Math Asst First Grade Second Grade Math Asst. Fifth Grade Kindergarten Math Asst First Grade Third Grade Watson Carver McClellan Washington Franklin Forest Heights Central Southwest Woodruff Dunbar Pulaski Hgts Jr Mabelvale Jr Fair Park Ish Central Gibbs Garland Henderson Jefferson TerryINTERN TEACHERS (Cont'd) (Section 2) NAME POSITION SCHOOL Jackson, Mona Third Grade Fulbright Jackson, Vernita Special Ed Dodd Kennedy, Cynthia Math Asst Pulaski Hgts Jr Kunowski, Diane Math Asst Southwest Logan, Andrew Physical Ed Dunbar Marsh, Edward Math Central McBride, Barbara Speech Bale Merry, Susan Lrng Fnd Pulaski Hgts Jr Naylor, Sandra Fifth Grade Garland Nunn, Berthena Theme Specialist Franklin Parker, Charlotte Vocational Health Metropolitan Rhodes, Billy Sixth Grade Washington Robinson, David Band Director McClellan Saylor, Neville Special Ed Woodiruf f Seale, Carolyn Fourth Grade Terry- Shepherd, Paula English Pulaski Hgts Jr Slayton, Pamela Civics McClellan Sproles, Tonya Second Grade Washington Taylor, Monica First Grade Garland Taylor, Travis Band Director Central Thomas, Nehemiah Social Studies Alt Lrng Center Thrasher, Eunice Speech Ish/Otter CreekINTERN TEACHERS (Cont'd) (Section 2) NAME POSITION SCHOOL Walters, Alice Kindergarten Pulaski Hgts Elem Webb, Thomas Math Cloverdale Jr All other certified personnel who were hired as intern teachers and who might have been omitted from this list due to oversight are also not recommended for reemployment at this time.NAME Condition: SECTION 3 CONDITIONAL LIST PENDING RECERTIFICATION 1993-94 School Year April 28, 1993 SCHOOL Completion of renewal of teacher's certificate valid for the 1993-94 school year. Alexander, Cora Henderson Bass, Mattie Central Bateman, Frances Gibbs Battershell, Mary McClellan Berman, Linda M. Woodruff Bernard, Janet Administration Brandt, Nancy Western Hills Capoot, Michael Cloverdale Jr Chambers, Anthony Cloverdale Jr Coon, Sue Central Crenshaw, Ora Ish Falls, Jacqueli Southwest Farlow, Amelia Parkview Fowler, Millicent Wakefield Hanley, Georgette Pulaski Hgts Elem Hartman, Kristi Geyer Springs Hicks, Carla Wilson CONDITIONAL LISTCONDITIONAL LIST (Section 3) NAME SCHOOL Hunter, Thelma Forest Heights James, Brenda Central Jones, Jack. Cloverdale Jr Kennedy, Malinda Pulaski Hgts Jr Knight, Burl Pulaski Hgts Jr Langston, Pamela Mann Loya, Samuel Central Lusk, Jennifer Parkview Mahnken, Susan McDermott Malone, Dorothy Stephens McClendon, Joanne Central Morey, Donna Fair Parker, Marie Student Assignment Pleasant, Carwin Booker Richardson, Donald Pulaski Hgts Jr Roy, Portia Stephens Schult, Shala Shehane, Margaret Science/Envir Ed IRC Fair Shelton, Sherrie Mabelvale Elem Slayton, Pamela McClellan Smith, Harry Mann Snowden, Sherrie FairCONDITIONAL LIST (Section 3) NAME SCHOOL Talburt, Rebecca Southwest Taylor, Dianne Forest Heights Thrasher, Beverly Central Value, Terri Badgett Volsen, David Parkview Walker-Wheeler, Lisa Henderson Washington, Anne Williams Watson, Fredonia Rockefeller Wetherington, Edna Adult Education Wilder, Robert Fair Williams, Cynthia Henderson Williams, Gary Henderson Williams, Joyce Parkview Williams, Leslie Central Williams, Myrna MeadowcliffNAME SECTION 4 CONDITIONAL PENDING COURSE DEFICIENCY REMOVAL 1993-94 School Year April 28, 1993 POSITION SCHOOL Condition: Completion of valid courses. Acre, Glendon Counselor Dunbar Arick, Joyce Marketing Education Central Bailey, Angela Counselor Cloverdale Elem. Bailey, Jack Physical Education Chicot Banks, Rickey Elementary Garland Bettis, Paula Elementary Carver Brooks, Sharon Asst. Principal Washington Buehling, Cynthia Elementary Western Hills Burchett, Carletta Chapter I Reading Stephens Cannon, Sharron G/T Mabelvale Jr. Castell, Tony Special Education SW/Pul Hgts Jr Chambers, Anthony Coaching Cloverdale Jr. Clark, Nancy Career Orientation Mabelvale Jr. Colburn, Melissa Curr Spec/G&T McClellan Coleman, Jon Elementary Washington Collier, Cleophis General Science Henderson Collins, Peggy Kindergarten Pulaski Hgts Elem Copeland, Jacquelyn Elementary Cloverdale Elem. Cox, Angela Life Science MannCONDITIONAL DEPENDING COURSE DEFICIENCIES (Section 4) NAME POSITION SCHOOL Crobsy, Susan Elementary Franklin Ezell, Regina Elementary Washington Faubel, Virginia General Coop. Ed. Parkview Flanigan, Laura Mathematics Dunbar Gallant, Jennifer Health Pulaski Hgts Jr. Goodnight, Shirley V. Home Economics Pulaski Hgts Jr. Goodwin, Katherine Elementary Meadowcliff Grayson, Kayren Elementary Gibbs Hansen, Mary Ann Physical Education Mitchell Hogg, Jacqueline Geography Pulaski Hgts Jr. Hunt, Marietta Kindergarten Forest Park Hunter, Thelma Reading McClellan Ingram, Jennifer Geometry/Algebra McClellan Jacobs, Mary Health Henderson Jefferson, Cynthia Elementary Western Hills Kidd, Cleortius Coaching Mann Kinder, James Art Booker King, Jeri General Coop. Ed. McClellan Lincoln, Robert Physical Science Mann Little, Valerie Geography McClellan Lloyd, Emily Instrumental Music Mann Lloyd, Julia Kindergarten Cloverdale Elem. Malone, Dorothy Elementary Stephens Malone, Hosea General Science HallCONDITIONAL PENDING COURSE DEFICIENCY REMOVAL (Section 4) NAME POSITION SCHOOL McFadden, Charles Reading Cloverdale Jr. McSwain, Joyce Algebra Mann Middlebrooks, Susan G/T Southwest Moseley, Fran Arkansas History Cloverdale Jr. Mosley, Brenda Economics McClellan Nesmith, Estella Elementary Carver Norrell, Sherry Chapter I Reading Meadowcliff Norton, Gary Coaching Mann Pearson, Boyce Elementary Ish Peek, Peggy Special Education Geyer Springs Purifoy, Jimmy Instructional Music Stephens Redwood, Yo1anda Kindergarten Ish Remley, O.C. Coaching Mann Rhodes, Billy Elementary Washington Robinson, John Asst. Principal Mabelvale Jr. Routen, Irma Elementary Woodruff Samons, Kathryn Spanish Cloverdale Jr. Shelton, Gail Special Education Rightsell Sims, Shirley Kindergarten Cloverdale Elem. Smith, Harry Health Mann Stiedle, Joyce G/T Henderson Toran, Steve Elementary ChicotCONDITIONAL PENDING COURSE DEFICIENCY REMOVAL (Section 4) NAME POSITION SCHOOL Turner, Diane G/T Mann Van Pelt, Sharon Chapter I Reading Cloverdale Elem Walker-Wheeler, Lisa Instrumental Music Henderson Wallace, Rodney Elementary Pulaski Hgts Elem Washington, Ruby Mathematics Henderson Wilson, Tammi Elementary Otter Creek Zies, Mary Physical Education WilliamsSECTION 5 FEDERAL PROGRAMS 1993-94 School Year April 28, 1993 NAME NAME Chapter I Reading Teachers Elementary School Averitt, Ann Mahnken, Susan Balenko, Mary Mazzanti, Hariette Betton, Ira Miller, Emma Bivings, Mary Norrell, Sherry Burchett, Carlette Odgen, Marilyn Burgin, John Person, Pam Charles, Kathleen Preslar, Kathryn Couch, Martha Davis, Dorothy Rowe, Margo Runion, Dianne Dumas, Josephine Schoemaker, Edna Finkbeiner, Debbie Schwartz, Cathy Gershner, Vicki Sebourn, Karen Ghant, Janet Shells, Geneva Gray, Lou Ann Smith, Bill Hall, Carolyn Spencer, Lynda Hays, Linda Steelman, Carolyn Hester, Susan Throneberry, Barbara Hodoway, Helen Washington, Juanita Keown, Ada Yeager, Judith Maddox, CindyFEDERAL PROGRAMS (Cont'd) (Section 5) NAME NAME Chapter I Mathmatics Teachers Elementary School Adams, Janet Kovach, Lillian Baker, Susie Lewis, Janice Beard, Elmer McGee, Suzanne Beard, Susan McDonald, Mary Bradberry, Alice Nagel, Diana Bryant, Carolyn Page, Nell Craig, Deborah Powell, Edith Daneshmandi, Kathryn Schwerin, Ruth Davis, Yvonne Snowden, Sallie Fair, Dixie Stiles, Donna Fowler, Earlene Tarkington, Susan Hall, Gracie Thompson, Sandra Hicks, Barbara Watson, Ann Jacuzzi, Marilyn Williams, Peggy James, Rita Wroten, Myrthene Jones, Docia Kodell, ValerieFEDERAL PROGRAMS (Cont'd) (Section 5) NAME NAME Chapter I Reading Teachers Secondary Schools Bass, Mattie Magee, Mildred Berman, Linda McKinney, Rebecca Carter, Mary Robinson, Susie Cobbs, Mary Chapter I Math Teachers Secondary Schools Cheatham, Guy Hiyely, Lynn Collins, Julie Kennedy, Cynthia Crommett, Joe McMurray, Victor Dayis, Phylesia Pike, Perry Compensatory Reading Teachers Secondary Schools Barnes, Emma Southerland, Terry Gerald, Nellie Tarbot, Melinda Guppy, Georgia Taylor, Dianne Jones, Mary Thurman, Suzanne McCanell, Ethelene Van Pelt, Sharon Moore, Susanne Wickcliffe, Alice North, Morisetta Williams, Nanette Singh, DonnaFEDERAL PROGRAMS (Section 5) NAME NAME Math Teachers Dunbar, Kathy Richardson, Donald Knowiski, Diane Uketui, Ike Nichols, Robert Conditional Carl Perkins Funding Ferguson, Joseph Raymond, Diane Vocational Evaluator Vocational Counselor Swihart, Barbara Data Entry Clerk Vinsant, Marie Tech Prep Coordinator Watson, Clyde Vocational EvaluatorNAME SECTION 6 CONDITIONAL PENDING METROPOLITAN ENROLLMENT 1993-94 School Year April 28, 1993 POSITION Berry, Darrell TV Production Beyah, Rosie Word Processing Carter, Earl Auto Body Collie, Steve Printing Eackles, Victor Auto Technology Evans, Rick Printing Fornero, Dan Computer Programming Fortson, Gwyn Welding Gay, Bob Radio Broadcasting Grummer, Carl Drafting Harris, Bill Electronics Havens, Don Air/Heating Hines, Scottie Cosmetology Kirkpatrick, Terry Printing Parker, Charlotte Health Perry, Mitchell Printing Purdy, Ray Computer Roberts, L. B. Auto Technology Skipper, J. C. Auto Body Soderling, Linda Cosmetology Stroud, Royce Res Construction Thurman, Suzanne Commercial FoodSLIP SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD AGENDA LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS To: From: Subject: June 24, 1993 Board of Directors Mac Bernd, Superintendent Personnel Changes received JUN 2 5 1993 OffiCQ of Desagi irai igation Moriitofir'O I recommend the approval of the following resignation/retiree at the indicated positions, salaries, and classifications: NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Resignation Mahony, Lari English Hall 6-14-93 1-07 9.25 $24,166 Retiree Mattison, Dazzle Fourth Grd Mitchell 6-21-93 6-20 9.25 $39,485Dear Mrs. Ann Brown: receivf-^ June 25, 1993 JUL J 1993 Office of Desegregation Mi .i I have worked as a volunteer in the LRSD for many years. I have a son at Central High School and two children who are graduates of Central, My two graduates have been admitted and are attending very prestigious colleges with academic scholarships due to the quality education they received in the LRSD. I am deeply concerned with the fate of our district and the selection of top administrators for superintendent and associate superintendent. Many other patrons are concerned about the stability of the LRSD which seems to be getting worse instead of better. I sat with a group of parents this past weekend who discussed growing concerns about moving their children to private schools if competent educationally centered leaders are not selected to run the LRSD. The discussion began focusing on the lack of knowledge of the present Superintendent in knowing the background of people in the present administration who are secretly pushing to be recommended as interim superintendent. These concerns originated from several patrons of Forest Park Elementary School as well as myself, who were asked to support the recommendation of Forest Park's former principal as interim superintendent or associate superintendent to the school board. Arma Hart. This past principal is For those of us who know Ms. Hart's self serving nature, we were outraged to know that she is being secretly considered for one of the top administrative positions. We became aware of this woman's manipulative techniques when she used some influential patrons to promote her personal agendas while disregarding the true education needs of our children. In various social settings she has reminded people of how the best qualified person was not chosen for the Desegregation Monitoring Office. She indicated how friendships and the desire to keep the power in certain circles kept her from being selected for the Desegregation Monitor's position. She has said the LRSD would definitely be forced to comply with the desegregation plan if a competent and qualified person was in charge, continues to unrelentlessly push for power by supplying inaccurate information to uninformed people in strategic She positions that will promote her agendas. She pretends to support causes that these people believe in, in order to gain their confidence and support. Mrs. Hart has, again. seized the opportunity to take advantage of the disarray in the top administrative vacancies in the district to promote her own agenda of gaining power without regard for the needs of our children.Mrs. Brown, there are people who have found Mrs. Hart difficult to work with and are fearful of this woman's unrelenting push for power to gain control. Even concerns have been voiced from certain Pulaski County administrators about remaining top administrators left in our district as possible candidates that they hope will not be placed as interim Superintendent, Mrs. Hart's name led the list. We are hoping that someone who was familiar with Mrs. Hart's professional background would listen and act upon this information before Mrs. Hart's name is recommended publicly. If her name is mentioned publicly, that obnoxious John Walker would find another means to discredit our district publicly with another discrimination accusation. This action would cause more disarray and more tax paying patrons may choose to leave our district. cc: Mr. Riggs Mrs. GeeSLIP SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD AGENDA LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS July 22, 1993 To: Board of Directors From: Estelle Matthis, Interim Superintendent Subject: Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following employment of new staff at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications: NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Bassa, Marjorie PRE Spec 7-26-93 Plan Research 2-06 10.5 $34,098 Branch, Samuel Principal Mitchell 7-26-93 5-06 11 $40,475.04 C.A. 2,891.68 Ed/Stip 542.72 (pro-rated) Morris, Willie Principal Wakefield 7-26-93 5-06 11 $40,475.04 C.A. 542.72 pro-rated Penn-Norman, Kathy PRE Spec Plan Research 7-26-93 2-12 10.5 $40,303Resume' Marjorie Bassa EDUCATION 1976 B.S.E. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR 1978 M.S.E. Arkansas State Univesity Jonesboro, AR EXPERIENCE 1987 1988 Elementary Principal Garland Elementary 1983 1987 Teacher/Assistant Principal Carver Elementary 1979 1983 Elementary Teacher Wilson ElementaryResume' Samuel Branch EDUCATION 1970 B.S.E. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR 1979 M.S.E. University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR 1988 PhD. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS EXPERIENCE 1988 Present Assistant Professor of Education University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR 1987 1988 Data Analyst - Educational Supportive Services Altheimer-Sherrill School District Altheimer, AR 1979 1985 Elementary/Middle School Principal Altheimer-Sherrill School District Altheimer, AR 1977 1979 Elementary Teacher Indiana Street Elementary School Pine Bluff, ARResume' Willie Morris EDUCATION 1976 B.S.E. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR 1990 M.S.E. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR EXPERIENCE 1991 Present Assistant Principal Chicot Elementary 1989 1991 Elementary Teacher Carver Elementary 1988 1989 Special Education Teacher Henderson Junior HighResume' Kathy Penn-Norman EDUCATION 1970 B.S.E. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 1976 M.S.E. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR EXPERIENCE 1991 Present Special Education Teacher Washington Magnet 1988 1991 Special Education Teacher Stephens Elementary 1985 1988 Special Education Teacher Romine Elementary 1974 1985 Special Education Gibbs ElementarySLIP SHEET TO REGULAR BOARD AGENDA LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS ( January 27, 1994 1994 Office of Dessgregaij'cn MonucrinQ To
From
Brady Gadberiy, Board of Directors or, Human Resources Through
Henif lliams. Superintendent of Schools Subject
Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following employment of new staff at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications
NAME POSITION OR SCHOOL EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY CLASS SALARY Glowers, Robert Director PRE 1-28-94 6-06 12 E/Stip C/A $22,423.48 1,362.50 408.75 (pro-rated) Hurley, Richard Director Human Resources 2-21-94 ADMUNC 12 C/A $28,287.81 348.75 (pro-rated) Modeste, Leon Sp/Asst/Supt Admin 2-21-94 6-18 12 C/A $22,984.95 348.75 (pro-rated) RESUME' Robert Glowers EDUCATION 1981 B.A University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR 1981 B.S.E. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR 1988 - M.Ed. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR 1992 Ph.D. University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA EXPERIENCE Present Evaluation Specialist Little Rock School'District Planning Research & Evaluation 1992 1993 Assistant Director/Research Associate University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1990 1992 Research Analyst State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Richmond, Virginia 1989 1990 Administrative Intern University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia 1988 1989 Graduate Assistant University of Virginia Charlottesville, VirginiaResume Richard Hurley EDUCATION 1983 BA Findlay College Findlay, Ohio 1986 MSE American University Washington, D.C. 1991 Ph.D. Southwest University New Orleans, LA EXPERIENCE 1987 Present Manager - Human Resources James River Corp. Fort Smith, AR 1987 1988 Human Resources Manager Diversitech General, A GenCorp Company Toledo, Ohio 1987 Industrial Relations Director Acklin Stamping - Division of Tecumseh Products Toledo, Ohio 1986 1987 Human Resources Manager Sheller-Globe Corporation Toledo, Ohio 1984 1986 Manager-Technical and Skills Education Sheller-Globe Corporation Toledo, Ohio 1981 1984 Manager of Training and Development Atlas Crankshaft (Cummins Engine Company) Fostoria, Ohio 1958 1981 Various Management/Hourly Positions Cummins Engine Company Columbus, IndianaResume Leon E Modeste EDUCATION M.S.W. Columbia University B.S. Long Island University Certificates: College Graduate School of Business, Columbia University
National Training Laboratory, State University of New York, Medgar Evers College, Farleigh Dickerson University, Syracuse University EXPERIENCE 1979 Present President/CEO, Syracuse, NY Urban League of Onondago County 1977 1979 Borough Director New York Urban League, NY, NY 1973 1977 Executive Director- Manhood Foundation, Inc. 1967 1973 Director General Convention Special Program 1966 1967 Associate Secretary Division of Commuinity Services of the National Episcopal Church 1963 1966 Senior Community Organizer Youth in Action 1958 1963 Assistant Director Youth Consultation Services 1954 1958 Probation Officer Unit Supervisor 1952 1954 Brooklyn Children's Society LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET OCT 1 5 1992 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 'O Ot D' :Sre5a.
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a Mi a October 15, 1992 TO: Board of Directors FROM: C. M. Bernd, Superintendent of SchoolsC-'Vj' SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF ACTING ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS I recommend that Sam Stueart be appointed as Acting Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools effective October 19, 1992, at a salary of $50,128 plus $1200 per year car allowance, attaching a copy of Mr. Stueart's resume. I amResume' of Sam Stueart 1407 Pinewood Drive Benton, Arkansas 72015 (501) 776-1663 PERSONAL
Age: Marital Status: 45 &HeehiWr'''^ephanie, age 11 Healtn> Excellent Height/Weighn 58"/169 lbs. EDUCATION
1987: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR Completion of Certification in School Administration 1975: University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Completion of Certification in Counseling 1972: University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Master of Science in Education Degree (Major in History) 1969: Hendrix College Conway, AR Bachelor of Arts Degree (Major in History, emphasis in American) 1^65: !------- k Benton High School Benton, AR Honor Graduate ) Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Date: October 5, 1994 To: Frank Martin From: \j^Ann Brown Subject: Reassignment of IRC Personnel I enjoyed our chat today and look forward to talking with you further on October 18. Thanks for agreeing to look into the situation regarding Leola Scoggins and Pearl Jackson, two IRC aides whose reassignments have made these two CTA members very unhappy. They met with me before school started and I suggested that they talk with you to determine the status of their complaint. Heres a copy of what I received from Leola, which you may already have in your files. I appreciate your looking into the matter and letting Leola and Pearl know what next steps to anticipate. They both feel pretty helpless, but perhaps the situation isnt hopeless. Although theres probably not much 1 can do, please let me know how I can help. Thanks very much.July 20, 1993 Brady Gadberry Labor Relations Specialist 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: IRC Position Dear Brady: I would like to reiterate my desire to be reinstated to an Aides position at the Instructional Resource Center. I understand that some aides position might be restored and I would like one of them. I have worked at IRC for several years and in the Little Rock School District for 19 years. Your positive consideration of this request will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, le^CaC^ cog Leola Scoggins August 6, 1993 QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma: Monticello Arkansas/College Beebe Junior College (3 accredited hours) 2. Demonstrates creative/artistic ability: I demonstrate creative/artistic ability. Having been apart of this staff for more than 10 years our duties consist of creating and designing activities for class room use for students, teachers, and administrators. 3. Experience in computer/typing: amount of experience in-computer/typing. I have a limited But I am eager to learn and I now have a computer system at home that will allow me to enhance my computer/typing skills. 4. Evidence of strong organizational and positive interpersonal skills: and positive interpersonal skills. I have strong organizational Working at IRC for some ten years I always had an excellent relationship with my co-workers, supervisor. administration, and students. I always have a positive outlook once I know the direction I am to go. For three years I have been the supervisor and organizer for Home Health Care. I'm in total control of daily operations which include the scheduling of vacations and the keeping of payroll records. 5. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions independently and efficiently: This is a daily requirement. 6. Ability to be flexible with work schedule: able to have a flexible work schedule. I eim 7. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education: are. I see people as who they I have always had an open mind regarding desegregation. student regardless of race. I want only the best for each BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:1. 2. 3. I have the ability to assist in the creation and preparation of activities that correlate with curriculum objectives, pre-kindergarten - grade 12. I know that together we can develop a system for working with duplicating materials for several departments in order to have the materials ready for workshops or meeting in a timely manner. If given time I will learn the curriculum content of the area in which I will assist. 4 . Ihave the knowledge to assist with duties such __ video distribution, laminating materials, processing resource materials. as 5 . I can and will participate in inservices and staff meetings. 6. I can and will report to and complete the daily work schedule as assigned 7. I can and will perform other duties as assigned to the best of my ability.I CT COURT EASTERN district ARl^NSAS OCT 2 1 1994 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION JAMES w. McCormack, clerk DE? clerk WADE POOLE PLAINTIFF VS. NO. BILL BARNHOUSE, a Former Employee of the Little Rock School District
Individually and in His Official Capacity: DR. HENRY WILLIAMS, Superintendent of Schools of the Little Rock School District
and the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT DEFENDANTS 1. COM PLAl NT Jurisdiction is pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1343. Relief is sought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1981, 1983, and 2000(e). 2, Plaintiff is an African American citizen of the United States who resides in Pulaski County, Arkansas. He has been employed by the Little Rock School District (hereinafter LRSD) since January 3, 1994 in the position of Supervisor of Security Personnel. He brings this action to secure his rights to equal protection and due process of law guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution and by the statutes provided herein. He also seeks to require the defendants to adhere to their own rules and personnel selection policies and practices. c
\wp60\poole.cpt C0 'd 00 I 01Oi Bd a3>iTti(n"n nhot woaj Sf i t> I tSo I z I Z 0 I3. Defendant Bill Bamhouse is a former of employee of the LRSD who took or participated in taking the adverse actions which plaintiff challenges in this Complaint. Defendant Henry Williams is the Superintendent of Schools of the LRSD. The Defendant Board of Education is a public body corporate which has the responsibility for setting policy and employing staff to oversee, manage and operate the public schools of the LRSD. 4. This is an action for declaratory judgment and to have the defendants mandatorily enjoined to provide plaintiff a fair opportunity to compete for a job promotion. This is also an action for damages against Defendant Bamhouse for having engaged in acts of job pre-selection which have adverse racial and due process consequenc. 5. Plaintiff is a graduate of Park College in St Louis, Missouri with a Bachelors Degree in criminal justice administration. He has a history of public and military employment. He has been employed by the LRSD since January, 1994. 6. In May or June of 1994, the LRSD announced a position vacancy the administrative position of Director of Safety and Security. The position announcement set forth the qualifications for the job and included a requirement that applicants have a college degree in a field related to safety and security. The announcement did not indicate that educational qualifications could be substituted or waived. 7. After Plaintiff Poole applied for the position but before Defendant Bamhouse became aware of plaintiffs application, Bamhouse indicated to plaintiff that: "we need to fix this [position announcement] so Bobby can get the job." As c:\wp60\poole.cpt 2 0 d 0 0 I 0 T L Oi d W H 0 r WOdd S't S h I tee I/T3/0 1Defendant Bamhouse was talking, he was rewriting the job description so as to fit the employment qualifications of Bobby Jones. Jones is a white person who is a retired policeman for the Little Rock Police Department When employed by the LRSD, Jones was perceived by many black police officers to be racial in his treatment of black police officers and of black citizens. 8. Jones did not meet all of the objective qualifications set forth in the position announcement or the job description. The defendants allowed Bamhouse to rewrite the job description notwithstanding the fact that Bamhouse had already " resigned the position. Defendants proceeded to ratify Bamhouses action without there being a formal meeting by the Board on the matter. I I 9. The defendants violated their own practice, if not their own policy, in I i writing or rewriting a job description or in allowing a job description to be rewritten in i I order to favor a particular applicant. That the application was written by a white employee to favor a white associate has racial implication. 10. The Defendant Henry Williams indicated to plaintiff that the selection process would be fair and nondiscriminatory. He also indicated that the comparative qualifications of the applicants would be subject to review by a bi-racial panel of citizens and/or district employees prior to making a selection for the position. That panel would also interview applicants and make recommendations before the position was filled. Defendant Williams promised Plaintiff Poole an interview before the panel prior to his own action upon any recommendation that panel would make to him. 11. On information and belief, Defendant Williams did not follow through c:\wp60\poole.cpt 3 ^0 d 00X01^2 Oi Bd daxTBn'n nhot woad Z fr : t> I 16 6 I / X Z0 Iwith his promise in that he did not convene a bi-raciai selection panel to interview applicants. During this same time, the District was engaged in the process of the selection of principals in the School District. Interview panels were also promised for those panels by Defendant Williams and the District for that process as well. Defendant Williams chose not to use panels in some cases and in other cases, such as in principals and other staff members, he chose to use panels. He simply used panels when he wanted to and did not do so when he wanted to
thus, the districts polices were violated. I 12, Bamhouse recommended Jones to Williams as Barnhouse's successor and represented that Jones met all applicable criteria. This was not true. Upon the announcement of his retirement, Bamhouse then recommended that Jones act as Director of Security until the position could be filled by the Board. Defendant Williams accepted Bamhouses recommendation. That action constituted favoritism due to race or color. 13. Plaintiff met the qualifications for the position
he applied for the position
the District continued to solicit applicants for the position after plaintiffs application
and the District changed the qualifications of the position in order to fit and favor a white employee who did not meet the qualifications that certain School District officials wished to have the job. 14. By defendants aforestated conduct, plaintiff has been deprived of due process and equal protection of laws under the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution by 42 U.S.C. 1981 and 1983, and of his rights to be fairly and equally c
\wp60\poole.cpt 4 S0 d 0 0101J: 0 i d MH0r WOdd 8* :frT t66 T / I 3/0 Xtreated pursuant to the District's own policies and procedures. Plaintiff has been i I denied an opportunity to have his objective qualifications considered by the school board in his quest for a promotion. Plaintiff has therefor been deprived of well- defined, well-estabrished legal rights which are set forth in the statutes cited herein. He has no effective recourse for the discrimination he has suffered other than this action for declaratory, equitable and injunctive relief. Any other recourse would be so costly, time consuming and uncertain as to deny effective relief. WHEREFORE, plaintiff prays that this matter be set for early hearing and. thereafter, that the Court enter an Order declaring that plaintiff has been subject to employment discrimination due to his race or color. Plaintiff also prays that the Court declare that the employment process was tainted and otherwise rife with overtones of pre-selection and nepotism in violation of law and district policy. Plaintiff further prays that he either be awarded the job position or that the job be declared vacant until appropriate consideration of the initial job requirements. As an alternative, plaintiff prays for damages and a declaration that he is entitled to fill this vacancy or to be paid as if he were holding the position and then that he awarded the next comparable promotional vacancy for which he qualifies. Plaintiff further prays for his costs, including reasonable counsel fees. Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 374-3758 c
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00T0U2 01 w. Walker, Bar No. 64046 Austin Porter I. 86145 6 Wd d3>iii:inn NHOf wodd 0S : V I f66 T/T 3/0 T rECESVHD OCT 2 7 Oftic Monitorina Slip Sheet to Regular Board Agenda LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS October 27, 1994 TO
Board of Directors FROM
Richard irley. Director, Human Resources THROUGH
Henry P. Williams, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT
Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following personnel changes at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications. Name Position School/Dept Effective Date Salary Class Annual Salary New Certified Employees Williams, Norma Asst Principal TERRY 10-24-94 2-03 ADC105 26005.00 EDU 1078.00 CA . 166.00 prorated Correction Lewis, Shirley PRE Specialist PRE 11-01-94 2-01 ADMN12 CA 20254.66 . 531.00 proratedRESUME' Norma Williams EDUCATION M.A.-Counseling, Eastern Michigan M.A.-Curriculum and Instruction, Eastern Michigan B.A.-English, Philander Smith EXPERIENCE 1978-1992 Willow Run Community Schools, Administrator, Willow Run, Michigan 1977-1978 Willow Run Community Schools, Counselor, Willow Run, Michigan 1965-1969 Flint Public Schools, Teacher, Flint, Michigan 1969-1977 Willow Run Community Schools, Counselor, Willow Run, Michigan7 : A.a h H ! i LriTLE Rock School District November 16, 1994 TO
FROM: I 7* ,**, 5= 5 ?, ilsr . ty --J ^4 1* 55 \ 3 7 NOV 2 3 iQQi Office of Desegrsgafion Ms. Edna M. Wiley, Teacher-Washington Magnet School chard Hurley, Director-Human Resources am in receipt of your letter dated November 15, which you request "back pay" due for your 1993-94 contract. 1994 in I have previously advised you both orally and in writing that I believe you have been paid all the monies due to you. letter dated June 9, 1994. Please refer to my In that letter, I explained that I had discussed your salary concern with Mr. Mark Milhollen and I explained, in detail, how your salary calculations were done. If you need a copy of that letter, I'd be pleased to furnish it to you. Regarding your second issue (sick leave bank), you should mark on your Leave Accountability Report any discrepancies you feel need correcting and forward a copy of the marked Report to my attention. Your Report, and others similarly questioned, will be submitted to the Business office for review and correction, when appropriate. I trust this response will answer your request. If not. please don't hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Further, since you carbon-copied your letter to the below-listed persons, I am taking the liberty to copy them on my response to you. As usual, Edna, it is nice to hear from you. cc: Dr. Williams, Superintendent Ms. Mr. Coleman, President-L.R.C.T.A. Martin, Executive Director-L.R.C.T.A. Ms. Brown, Office of Desegregation Monitoring Ms. Pondexter, President-Little Rock School Board of Directors 810 West. Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)824-2000 ''li FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK HERSCHEL H. FRIDAY (1 922-1 994) ROBERT V. LIGHT, P.A. WILLIAM H. SUTTON, P.A. JAMES W. MOORE BYRON M. EISEMAN, JR., P.A. JOE D. BELL, P.A. JOHN C. ECHOLS, P.A. JAMES A. BUTTRY, P.A. FREDERICK S. URSERY, P.A. H.T. LARZELERE, P.A. OSCAR E. DAVIS, JR., P.A. JAMES C. CLARK, JR., P.A. THOMAS P. LEGGETT. P.A. JOHN DEWEY WATSON, P.A. PAUL B. BENHAM III, P.A. LARRY W. BURKS, P.A. A. WYCKLIFF NISBET. JR., P.A. JAMES EDWARD HARRIS. P.A. J. PHILLIP MALCOM, P.A. JAMES M. SIMPSON, P.A. MEREDITH P. CATLETT, P.A. JAMES M. SAXTON, P.A. J. SHEPHERD RUSSELL III, P.A. DONALD H. BACON, P.A. WILLIAM THOMAS BAXTER, P.A, WALTER A. PAULSON II, P.A. BARRY E. COPLIN, P.A. RICHARD D. TAYLOR, P.A. JOSEPH B. HURST. JR., P.A. ELIZABETH ROBBEN MURRAY, P.A. CHRISTOPHER HELLER, P.A. LAURA HENSLEY SMITH. P.A. ROBERT S. SHAFER. P.A. WILLIAM M. GRIFFIN III. P.A. THOMAS N. ROSE, P.A. MICHAEL S. MOORE, P.A. DIANE S. MACKEY, P.A. WALTER M. EBEL III, P.A. A PARTNERSHIP OF INDIVIDUALS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2000 FIRST COMMERCIAL BUILDING 400 WEST CAPITOL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3493 TELEPHONE 501-376-201 1 FAX NO. 501-376-2147 October 26, 1995 KEVIN A. CRASS, P.A. WILLIAM A. WADDELL. JR., P.A. CLYDE "TAB" TURNER. P.A. CALVIN J. HALL, P.A. SCOTT J. LANCASTER, P.A. JERRY L. MALONE, P.A. M. GAYLE CORLEY, P.A. ROBERT B. BEACH, JR., P.A. J. LEE BROWN, P.A. JAMES C. BAKER, JR., P.A. H. CHARLES GSCHWEND, JR., P.A. HARRY A. LIGHT, P.A. SCOTT H. TUCKER, P.A. JOHN CLAYTON RANDOLPH, P.A, GUY ALTON WADE, P.A. PRICE C. GARDNER, P.A. J. MICHAEL PICKENS TONIA P. JONES DAVID D. WILSON JEFFREY H. MOORE ANDREW T. TURNER DAVID M.GRAF CARLA G. SPAINHOUR JOHN C. FENDLEY, JR. ALLISON GRAVES JONANN C. ROOSEVELT R. CHRISTOPHER LAWSON GREGORY D. TAYLOR TONY L. WILCOX FRAN C. HICKMAN BETTY J. DEMORY (Hand-Delivered) Mr. John W. Walker JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. Attorneys at Law 1723 Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 Re: Dear Mr. Walker: OCT I <?1995 COUNSEL WILLIAM J. SMITH WILLIAM A. ELDREDGE, JR., P.A. B.S. CLARK WILLIAM L. TERRY, P.A. WILLIAM L. PATTON, JR., P.A. WRITER'S DIRECT NO. Office of Desegreystiot) Mofiiicring LRSD/Various Labor Issues (501) 370-1553 Thank you for our telephone conversation on Thursday, October 26, 1995. We have discussed various labor matters over the past several weeks involving persons represented by your office. This letter is to outline the recommendations I will make to the Little Rock School District on resolving most of these matters. Please understand that it appears that these recommendations will be accepted by the District, but final numbers must be obtained prior to me receiving final authority, where indicated. Ms. Betty Forbes, in return for the execution of a release agreement to be drafted by me, will remain in her current position at the same salary she received in her previous assignment in the superintendent's office. as long as she remains in this position. There would be no reduction in her salary Should she voluntarily change positions, her salary would be computed in accordance with District policies and procedures on such voluntary transfers. Should she be circumstances transferred involuntarily. the nature dictating such District's practices, involuntary transfer of and the the diana\pcssd\walker. 1(6 polices and procedures will apply. Ms.Mr. John W. Walker October 26, 1995 Page 2 Forbes will receive any raises she would have otherwise received in her prior position and her personnel file would not reflect any negative conduct or performance as it relates to the transfer from the prior position to the current position. Mr. Don Phillips and Ms. Debra Hamilton will be compensated the difference in pay (for the 1995-96 school year only) in the compensation they would have received had they remained employees of the LRSD when compared to the compensation received as employees of Laidlaw Transit. Please recall that the calculations on these amounts have not yet become final and the final authority to agree to this resolution can only be granted after those computations have been received and considered. in The District takes the position that Mr. Christopher Watson is different position from Mr. Phillips and Ms. Hamilton. Further, it is our information that Mr. Watson did not suffer any difference in pay from moving from the LRSD to Laidlaw. I have talked to Ms. Joy Springer regarding this matter as well as the others to be discussed herein on several occasions, whether my information is correct. I will verify Ms. Debbie Jackson was formerly employed in the Information Services Department of the District. She was involuntarily transferred to the Purchasing Department at the same pay and benefits. It is my understanding that she voluntarily accepted another position with lower pay at McClellan High School. Under the circumstances, any loss in compensation is the result of her own actions. However, Joy and I did discuss the possibility of Ms. Jackson going back to Purchasing at the same pay as she had received in Information Services. I will check to determine whether the position is still open and whether she can be given a definite job description and job title. If so, it would be my recommendation to the District that she be allowed to return to that position. Zola Tyiska was reassigned by Brady Gadberry to her position at Forest Heights Junior High School. However, subsequent to the reassignment, Ms. Tyiska submitted a letter of resignation due to an illness, now become moot. Accordingly, it appears that this matter has Mr. Ernest Mason, a custodian in the District, has requested a head custodian position. that his health has played a However, it is my current understanding consistently opening schools on role time in as preventing him head custodians from are a Ms. diana\pcssd\walker.lt6Mr. John W. Walker October 26, 1995 Page 3 required to do. Accordingly, there are currently no head custodian positions available in the District which would not entail the duty to open schools on a consistent and regular basis. It is also my understanding that the nature of his illness would likewise prevent him from timely notifying others when he would be unable to open the school himself. It will be my recommendation to the District that we continue seeking an appropriate position for Mr. Mason and, should an appropriate position come assigned to it. available, Mr. Mason be you that there Notwithstanding this recommendation, I must advise are continued concerns absenteeism. regarding Mr. Mason's Accordingly, my recommendation would not constitute a waiver of any steps or actions the District must take, should his absentee circumstances warrant such. if any, Please consider the recommendations I am making herein and notify me should you have any concerns. Otherwise, I will attempt to move forward and obtain final authority from the District to resolve the matters as I have outlined herein. Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely, Jerry L. Malone LRSD Attorney JLM/dtw cc: Mr. Brady Gadberry diana\pcssd\walker.lt6(Lj /a/c JOHN w. Walker, pa. Attorney At Law 1723 Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 Telephone (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 3744187 NOV 5 1995 Oifica of Leisg.-gajcf: Mcniicficj, JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETTE AUSTIN PORTER, JR. Via Facsimile- 324-2146 November 2, 1995 Dr. Russell Mayo Associate Superintendent for Desegregation Little Rock School District 501 Sherman Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Dr. Mayo: This is to request that you desegregate your administrative staff in accordance with the desegregation plan at once. It is my intention to take this matter up with Judge Wright by December 1, 1995 if you staff is not reasonably balanced by then or if we have not reached an agreement regarding goals and timetables by that date. Thank you for your cooperation. Si: hn W. Walker JWW:js cc: Dr. Henry Williams Ms. Linda Pondexter Mr. Jerry MaloneLittle Rock School District May 14,1998 To: Board of Directors From: Dr. Leslie Carnine, Superintendent Subject: Recommendation for Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following personnel changes: PROMOTION Principal, Parkview Magnet High School - Dr. Linda Brown - Was Principal at Dunbar Junior High School Assistant Superintendent, Elementary Schools - Ms. Frances Cawthon - Was Principal at Jefferson Elementary School Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Schools - Ms. Marian Lacey - Was Principal at Horace Mann Junior High School Instructional Division - Ms. Mona Briggs Was Principal at Pulaski Heights Junior High School 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)324-2000 r-Moc. Oi/ Oi 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 For Immediate Release June 28,2001 For more information: Sueilen Vann, 324-2020 Little Rock School District Hires Athletic Director Johnny Johnson, Assistant Athletic Director and Mens Basketball Coach at the University of the Ozarks, will become the new Athletic Director for the Little Rock School District (LRSD). Tonight the LRSD Board of Directors hired Johnson after a committee interviewed applicants and recommended Johnson to Superintendent Ken James. I am pleased that Johnny Johnson has agreed to serve as Athletic Director and feel that he will provide strong administrative leadership to our athletic program, James said. Coach Johnson is well respected and will work closely with our coaches and principals to improve our sports programs. Johnson holds a Masters degree in Education from Arkansas Tech University and a Bachelors degree in Administration from the University of Arkansas. Johnson has served as head basketball coach at the University of the Ozarks since 1990, with an overall coaching record of 173 wins and 126 losses. During that period his graduation rate for senior basketball players is 80%. Johnson previously coached at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He has earned several coaching honors and has been active for several years in the Special Olympics program a ff/t >1 Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge February 13, 2003 Dr. Kenneth James, Superintendent Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 received FEB 15 2003 DESEGREGAnONMONITORING Dear Dr. James: After 41 years in public education, I have decided to make a change, including retirement from public education. I, therefore, request that you accept my resignation from the Little Rock School District, effective March 14, 2003. I am most proud of the following achievements in the five years I have been here: My major role in the Districts achievement of Unitary Status in all the areas for which I was responsible and for the contributions that I made in preparing documents and in preparing and providing testimony for the many hearings
The curriculum, i nstruction, materials, and assessment changes that we implemented i n elementary I iteracy t hat a re p aying o ff i n higher student achievement and a dramatic closing of the achievement gap in the early grades
The implementation of the massive changes that were a part of the Comprehensive Partnerships for Mathematics/Science Achievement, the project funded by the National Science Foundation
The 125 percent improvement in enrollment of African American students in Advanced Placement classes over a four-year period and the promise of continually increasing enrollments as a result of our Pre-AP program and other innovations
plus the other numerous indicators that our programs for advanced students in general are enjoying greater success
The roles I played in providing leadership to the Districts successful transition to middle schools, including the implementation of the Reading/ Writing Workshop
810 W Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 www.lrsd.kl2.ar.us 501-324-2000 fax: 501-324-2032Dr. Kenneth James February 13, 2003 Page Two The establishment of systems for curriculum management, including the complete revision of all curriculum/instruction policies and regulations
the documentation of all courses in the new curriculum catalogs
and the establishment of curriculum standards and benchmarks for each grade level and core course
The renewal of the fine arts program through the hiring of a Director of Fine Arts and the establishment of a budget to allow the District to begin the re-building of this vital program
The transformation and major academic successes of our programs for limited-English proficient students and the probable release of the District from the Commitment to Resolve with OCR
My leadership in designating staff and establishing guidance for the design of multiple successful grant proposals, bringing in many millions of dollars to assist the District in providing programs and services for students
My leadership in assisting others in the District to become more data- driven in their decision-making, including my role in greatly improving the quality of program evaluations in the past two years
The enhanced quality of the professional development program, especially in the areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The significant steps that we have taken to restructure the parent involvement program and to ensure that it is more effective through a parent involvement strategic plan
and, The most recent changes in the Division of Instruction to establish processes and procedures to support low-performing schools likely to be or already identified for School Improvement under No Child Left Behind. I wish to thank and recognize several groups of people and individuals who consistently supported my work and provided me with encouragement and hope in my leadership role.Dr. Kenneth James February 13, 2003 Page Three First, I wish to give high praise to the Board of Education. I have seen many, many boards in my long career, and this one is one of the two best ones for whom I have worked. They are gracious, consistent, hard-working, smart, focused, and caring. I will always remember them both as a group and as individuals, all of whom I consider to be my friends. I thank each of them for all that they have done for the Little Rock School District and for their support of me personally. I shall never forget any of them. I h ave a Iso e njoyed w ide a nd w arm s upport i n t he D ivision o f I nstruction. We have worked very hard these last five years, and I have been awed by the commitment of this staff, their knowledge and talent, their willingness to change, the time they willingly spend after hours, and their team spirit. These people work miracles every day, and they do so without complaints for the most part. Many are warm friends, in addition to being colleagues. I will miss them all, and I wish them well. The Districts principals also deserve my recognition. They have also worked very hard, cared a great deal about their kids and their schools, and were willing to make changes to improve achievement. They earned my respect. I wish also to express my respect and gratitude to Chris Heller. He is the finest school district a ttorney with whorn I have worked these m any y ears. Heisearing, positive, intelligent, strategic, and effective, and I enjoyed tremendously working with him on behalf of the District in our successful efforts to achieve Unitary Status. Ill always remember him as my friend. Finally, I wish to thank the group of parents and volunteers who rallied behind me in the first few weeks I was in Little Rock and who provided consistent support and volunteer time to help me and the District move forward. We are better now in parent and community involvement because they provided the motivation and support for change. They too became personal friends, and Ill miss them all. They know who they are. Little Rock is a wonderful communitywarm, gracious, caring, and generous. I will always be grateful that I came here and was allowed to work in this District on behalf of the communitys children. I will always remember Little Rock fondly. My decision to leave has been exceedingly difficult, for I felt at home here, I cared about our work, and I enjoyed working with those who shared my passion for improved student achievement.1 Dr. Kenneth James February 13, 2003 Page Four In closing, I wish to thank you too. Dr. James, for your leadership, for caring about the kids in this District more than the politics, for being willing to step out and do the right thing, and for your persistence in seeing things through. Youve had great challenges every day since youve been here, and youve handled them well. I wish you well! Yours truly, Bonnie A. Lesley, Ed. D. BAL/adg co: bcc
Board of Education Beverly Williams Division of Instruction Principals Chris Heller Diane Vibhakar Phil Burch Connie Whitfield Angela Sewall Ann Marshall Vicki Saviers Carol Young (President of ViPS board) Staci Pittman John Riggs Senator Jim Argue Dr. John Anderson, UALR Dr. Larry McNeal, UALR Cynthia Howell, Arkansas Dem/Gaz Jane Sharp (Forest Heights Middle School) Peggy Woosley (Stuttgart) Janine Riggs, ADE Ray Simon, ADE Charles Watson, ADEArkansas Democrat ^C^azcttc SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1992 LR schools lose good teacher The Little Rock public schools lose again. Matilda Buchanan, Central High School English Department chair, with over 20 years of noted success, has resigned. Fortunately, other Arkansas students will benefit from her dedication and talents. Little Rock students, however, lose the opportunity to be inspired to reach and excel under the guidance of a master teacher who cares so much. I am a supporter of public schools. Both of my daughters are graduates of Central High School. Public education is essential in maintaining an acceptable quality of life in our community. It is a disturbing situation to watch Buchanan and other outstanding instructors leave public school service. It is particularly upsetting to believe that leaving was apparently due to open and continued harassment by a superior and that this was allowed to continue by the school administration. I hope individual teaching styles and successful curriculum plans will not be subjected to intolerable arbitrary dictates. Dedicated teachers are a rare and diminishing treasure. They need support, not donnish scrutiny. JAYME TULL ConwayArkansas Democrat "5^ Gazette MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. 1992 B Former manager aids LRSD as consultant Chip Jones, a former manager of support services in the Little Rock School District, is continuing to serve the district as a consultant while he attends his second year of law school in Dallas. Dianne Woodruff, communications director for the district, said Chip Jones will assist Gary Jones of Milwaukee, the new manager of resources and school support, who started work for the district last week at an annual salary of $65,000. Chip Jones is expected to work 10 to 14 days over the course of several weeks at about $250 a day. 1Arkansas Democrat (gazette MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22. 1993 Copyright 1993, Little Rock Newspapers, Inc. LR school official resigns from post Dianne Woodruff, director of communications for the Little Rock School District, has resigned. She will become an account executive with Cranford, Johnson, Robinson and Woods in Little Rock.Arkansas Democrat (gazette WEDNESDAY. MARCH 17, 1993 Copyright 1993. Little flock Newspapers. Inc. Bernd aide, challenged by Walker, gains provisional state credentials BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Janet Bernard, a Little Rock School District associate superintendent for 7'/2 months, obtained an Arkansas provisional teacher certificate Tuesday after attorney John Walker raised questions about her qualifications. Tuesday afternoon, Walker filed a motion in the 10-year-old Pulaski County school desegregation lawsuit case asking U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright to find that the district had violated its desegregation plan by mismanaging funds and assigning unqualified personnel to administer the district. Wright will hold a federal court hearing on Little Rock budget issues at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Walker said he thought Bernard was not certifiable under Arkansas law to be a secondary school administrator because she lacked sufficient college credit hours in school administration above her masters degree. Bernard could not be reached for comment Tuesday afternoon. Walker also asked that Superintendent Mac Bernd be required to repay personally any money unlawfully paid to Bernard from the districts teacher salary fund. He said Bernard should not be paid from any other district funds if she lacks appropriate certification. The one-year provisional certificate that Bernard obtained Tuesday was granted on the basis of her teacher certification credentials in another state, said Dr. Burton Elliott, director of the General Education Division of the state Department of Education. The provisional certificate dates back to Jan. 1 standard for such certificates, Elliott said. Bernard was an elementary school principal in the San Marcos School District in San Diego County, Calif., before beginning work Aug. 1, 1992, in the Little Rock district. She earns an annual salary of $65,000 and gets a $1,200 car allowance. Bernards lack of an Arkansas teachers certificate came to light last week during a school board hearing on the suspension of Central High School Principal John L. Hickman Jr. Bernd assigned Bernard to supervise Hickman this school year, and she has become the key investigator of allegations against the principal. Those allegations include mismanagement of school funds and sexual misconduct involving students. No dates have been set for resuming the suspension hearing. Walker, who represents black intervenors in the Pulaski County school desegregation lawsuit, is Hickmans attorney as well. He is trying to persuade the Little Rock board to reinstate Hickman. In response to questioning by Walker, Bernard said last week that she had neither obtained an Arkansas certificate nor submitted her credentials to the state Department of Education, She said she thought she had a year to do so. Elliott said Arkansas educational standards do not require districts to have associate superintendents. As a result, the state Education Department did not place the Little Rock district on probation this year despite Bernards lack of an Arkansas certificate.Arkansas Democrat (gazette SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1993 tle BOBBIE HAWKINS GOODWIN, of LitRock, died Thursday, Novem- 5 ber4,1993. She re- i tired from the Little a Rock School Dis- S trict, in June 1992, after 34 years of dis-1 tinguished service as a Teacher and Principal. She was a member of a num- J ber of Education i| Associations, in- H eluding the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. Mrs. Goodwin, was an active member of the First Baptist Church, She was also a member and former Basileus of the Alpha Mu Zeta Charter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Survivors included her husband, James C. Goodwin
son. Carter M. Johnson, of San Jose, California
daughter. Attorney Vicki L. Johnson, of Mesquite, Texas
stepchildren, Dennis Goodwin, of Houston, Texas, Danny Goodwin, of Atlanta, Georgia, Phillip Goodwin, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
1 grandchild, Khali Patrice Johnson, of San Jose, California
2 step-grandchildren, Natesha and Natasha Goodwin, of Los Angeles, California
parents, Jeffrey and Ora Hawkins, of Little Rock
sisters, Brenda H. Donaldson, and Eloise H. Fitzpatrick, of Little Rock
brothers, Alsea Hawkins, of Bakersfield, California, Rober? Hawkins, of Memphis, Tennessee, Maurice Hawkins, of Detroit, Michigan, Don and Reginald Hawkins, of Little Rock She was preceded in death by her first husband, Maurice Johnson, and two brothers and a sister. Visitation will be Sunday 6:30-8.00 p.m. at Ruffin and Jar- h Home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 8 1993 at the First Baptist Church, 901 Calhound . M ' '"terment will follow at National Cemetery. The family request Memorials go to CARTI, or the Ameri- can Cancer Society.Arkansas Democrat (Bazctte WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10. 1993 LR school bus driver arrested on warrants Little Rock School District bus driver William Montgomery was arrested on the job Tuesday morning for outstanding warrants. District Transportation Director Brad Montgomery (no relation to Williani Montgomery) said Little Rock police stopped the driver for speeding. He had just dropped off one load of students at a school and was on his way to pick up another toad. After stopping the bus, police learned one or more warrants had been issued for William Montgomerys arrest. Brad Montgomery said police believe William Montgomery had a suspended drivers license. Brad Montgomery said his staff checks drivers for licenses at least twice a year. A check earlier this school year did not show William Montgomerys license had been suspended, he said. Brad Montgomery said William Montgomery was suspended pending a final decision on his employment.2B SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1993 Pulaski Arkansas Democrat (gazette ERSD pays Matthis to cover tenure as school chief BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette E(3ucation Writer : With no public announcement or discussion, the Little Rock School Board voted to pay Deputy Superintendent Estelle Matthis an additional $6,353.76 fhirihe period she served as interim superintendent. 'Matthis will be paid for the interim period at the daily rate paid former Superintendent Mac Bernd, who received a -saiary of $110,000 a year. Matthis was interim superintendent between July 2 and Oct -l-l -The decision on the payment -angered board member Pat Gee, who said Friday that Matthis has neither the doctorate degree nor the experience as a superintendent that Bernd had. But Superintendent Henry Williams, who recommended the payment, said in a telephone interview Friday that other people who served in interim positions last summer were paid at the same rates paid their the predecessors. Those interim positions included the interim associate superintendent for educational 'programs, the support services manager and the associate superintendent for desegregation. Matthis was formerly an associate superintendent for educational programs. She was given a pay increase from $68,000 to $85,000 when she was named interim superintendent in July, but the increase didnt equal Bernds salary. Her current salary as deputy superintendent remains at $85,000. School board members approved the one-time, $6,353 payment Thursday night when they voted 5-1 on a package of several items listed as consent items on the printed agenda. Gee was the single no vote. The Arkansas Democrat- to the board practice of voting Gazette was provided at the school board meeting with documents listing all the new personnel, the personnel who were leaving the district, the financial reports and the donations. The memorandum recommending the payment to Matthis was omitted from the press packet, and no specific mention of the Matthis recommendation was made during the meeting. Gee said Friday she complained about the payment but did so in a hastily called closed session after the vote was taken. Gee has regularly objected on a package of consent items. Personnel and finances are two of our most important responsibilities. I think we should vote on them separately, she said. Williams apologized for the lack of any public announcement on the salary adjustment. I dont know why you didnt get it, he said. It was an oversight. We did it (the recommendation) at the last minute and put it in the boards boxes prior to the board meeting. 1It was not intentionally not talked about to hide or bury it, Board President Dorsey Jack-son said Friday. Estelle Matthis Arican^as Democrat Gazette THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1934 Cooyngftt 'S Little Sock Nrsoapers. inc. Woman convicted in ice-pick murder of mother, 75 BY LINDA SATTER Democrat-Gazette Courthouse Reporter Greed, explosive rage and a desire to rid herself of her mothers control were cited Wednesday as a Pulaski County woman's possible motives for stabbing her 75-year-oid mother to death with an ice pick Oct. 15,1992. After a daylong trial, Judy Diffee, 48. was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of her mother. Edith Durham of 18509 Kanis Road. A jury of nine women and three men mostly middle-age to elderly took less than an hour to find Diffee guilty. They took less than half that time to recommend a 40-year prison term, which Pulaski County Circuit Judge David Bogard imposed. Durham, a cook in the Little Rock School District for many years, was found dead Oct. 16. 1992. in a house on land she and her daughter shared. She had 22 stab wounds in her chest, back and left arm and bruises on her head and face. Diffee. who lived in a metal shed she used as a small house about 50 yards away, testified that she found her mothers body on a couch about 8 a.m. She said she found an ice pick on the floor nearby and, thinking one of her two adult sons had been there that night, tried to hide the pick' to protect him. Both sons were among the family and friends who testified against her. Diffee alone testified on her own behalf. Sheriffs Sgt. David Adams said that after Diffee gave him written consent to search her shed, he saw her leave the shed and put something in her purse. He said he followed her behind a barn, where she removed something from the purse and placed it in a box. w V, : M2 gSB fees two sons. Scott and Mark. Bonnie England, a friend oi Durham, said that when she spoke with Durham by telephone the night of her death, mother and daughter were fighting because Durham wouldn't take Diffee to get ice cream. She said she heard Diffee yell at her mother. I wish you were dead. England said she had twice seen bruises on Durham, who reluctantly admitted her daughter had inflicted them. Mark Diffee testified that his mother tackled him one day in a fit of anger and told him, Ill de you like I did Granny. Diffees ex-husband, Eddie Diffee, said he and Diffee divorced after 24 years of marriage after she tried to attack him with an ice pick as he slept. COURT DATE Judy Diffee (left) leaves Pulaski County Circuit Judge David Bogard's chambers with her attorney, Andrew Beavers, before jury selection in her first degree murder trial Wednesday morning. He said he touched her on the arm, startling her. and she said, "I wouldn't hurt my mother on purpose." Adams said he opened the box and found trophies and an ice pick inside. Diffee testified that she made that statement out of confusion and shock. Adams and Roger Swope, a crime scene specialist at the Little Rock Police Department, testified that no' blood could be detected on the ice pick. Family and friends of Durham testified about friction between mother and daughter since Diffee. just released from prison, had moved back home nearly a year before her mothers death. Diffee had been imprisoned after her probation was revoked on a conviction for obtaininj scription drugs by fraud. tg pre- Testimony revealed that Durham doled out Diffee's medicine in the proper dosages, which angered Diffee. paid for her daughters food and utilities and drove her when she needed transportation. -Melba Combee, Diffees cousin and Durham s niece, was the executor of Durhams estate. She testified that Durham had left her home to Diffee but was planning on changing her will soon to divide her property equally, among her daughter and Dif-1 Arkansas Democrat (gazette ' SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5. 1994 /* I M<.en9nar Infi. 4 teachers win presidential award BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer teachers how to integrate math with other academic subjects r--------------- children visualize dif- 215 nationwide to win the ficult math concepts Kovach has been a teacher for 12 years. Four Arkansas teachers are during her 21-year career. She designs work so students 1994 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. The four Arkansans will re- ceive $7,500 grants for their schools, plus a trip to Washington in the spring. The grants are provided by the National Science Foundation for enhancing math and science programs at schools. The four are: Renee Kovach, an elemen- Sharon Lynn Boyd, a first- grade teacher at Central Ele- mentary School in Cabot. Boyd must apply math to practical situations. Brewer requires students to demonstrate some of their math projects to their parents to promote communication between schools and parents. Ellen Turner Neaville, teaches biology* to four of them in Cabot. She tries dents in grades 10 thrniu to integrate science, mathematics and literature lessons. She teaches science to all first-graders at the school. She ------c, -J students in grades 10 through 12 at Rogers High School in Rogers. Neaville, a teacher for 12 years, is chairman of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Com- encourages them to develop an interest in science by keeping small animals in her class- Kot^h wo^ m SpSE^nS
^ in three of the districts ele- WaliX'o uiuiecuiar oi- need extra help in learning teacher at Annie Camp Junior High School in Jonesboro. Brewer has taught every mathematics course except calculus tary mathematics specialist in the Little Rock School District. elementary schools. The children She also demonstrates teaching methods for faculty, showing and mission emphasizes wildlife and nature in her classroom. Her students not only study concepts of molecular bi- but they also can be found studying animal life near a creek or counting the number of endangered prairie mole crickets in fields at dusk.Arkansas Democrat WCOazctlc FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1995 Williams seeking end to No. 2 post Matthis Continued from Page 1B Snellen Vann, a district school desegregation lawsuit, criticized the proposal to eliminate the deputy. ((Mrs. Matthis and I dont al-ways agree with respect to district BY CYNTHIA HOWELL DemocrabGazene Education Writer Little Rock School District Superintendent Henry Williams intends to recommend to the school board this month that the No. 2 position in the district be eliminated next year. to According sources who asked not to be identified Thursday, Williams told Deputy Superintendent Estelle Matthis within the past week that he will recommend cutting Matthis to save $300,000 next year. The school district is attempting to make $9 million in budget cuts and adjustments to balance next years revenues and expenditures. School districts are required by law to operate with a balanced budget. Matthis, 58, supervises three assistant superintendents who supervise all school principals. She also supervises the associate for instruction, who oversees operations, Walker said, but spokesman, said Thursday that gjjg jg by far the most knowl- Williams has made no public an- ..... nouncements about what administrative positions might be eliminated. He is expected to make many of those announcements next week so the district can notify the affected employees of changes in the terms of their contracts before the state-imposed May 1 deadline. If no notice occurs by May 1, most edgeable person in the adminis-tration including Doctor Williams himself in regard to school desegregation and to the history of the commitments the district has made to desegregation. Williams, Associate Superintendent Russ Mayo and other employees Williams has appointed to the incentive elementary her position and offering her a lower-paid job as an associate or assistant superintendent. The elimination of the deputy post, which could save the district $15,000 to $20,000, may only be the beginning of a more comprehensive reorganization of district administrators. Williams has said publicly that he will recommend cutting 10 to 12 administrative positions schools and as many as 18 curriculum directors and coordinators. She makes an annual salary of $86,200 second only to Williams $115,000. Associate and assistant superintendents make salaries in the $60,000 to $70,000 range. No other details about the Little Rock budget cuts and employee changes were available. Williams took a vacation day Thursday and was unavailable for comment about any of the proposed staff changes. Matthis was at home ill Thursday afternoon and did not return phone calls. See MATTHIS, Page 5B top-level positions cant even begin to understand the needs of hired at their existing rates of this district. Walker said, depay. scribing Mayo as Williams ap- John Walker, an attorney for parent heir. Matthis has been a Little Rock employees who hold teaching certificates are automatically re-the black families who inter-vened in the districts 12-year-old district employee for 29 years. 2B THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1995 No. 2 chief at LRSD takes leave Ailing Matthis job due for elimination BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Estelle Matthis, deputy superintendent in the Little Rock School District, has taken medical leave for an indefinite period. She is the districts second- highest ranked employee. Matthis has been a district employee for 29 years and the deputy for the past two years. She said Wednesday that she has been ill for a long time and had to be hospitalized for a short while last September. Matthis medical leave coincides with a school board decision last week to cut $400,000 in administrative expenses to help balance the 1995-96 budget. Superintendent Henry Williams has said the deputy superintendents position is one of 12 administrative jobs to be eliminated, beginning July 1. Also to be eliminated is the associate to the deputys position, now held by Sterling Ingram. As the deputy superintendent, Matthis supervises more than a dozen curriculum coordi- natbrs and the districts assistant superintendents, who oversee the< approximately 50 school prihcipals. Williams has said he will replace the deputy position with a new associate or assistant superintendent position. The salary for the
deputy is $86,200. Salaries for assistant and associate superintendent positions in the district range from $60,000 to $70,000. The administrative cuts are just one component of a package of budget cuts before the school board. Other proposals not yet voted on include shortening the the-school year by two days and cutting employee pay accordingly. .The district mailed about 2,500 certified letters to teachers and administrators late last week, notifying them of the potential reduction in pay. Additionally, the district has sent layoff notices to 33 teachers. However, those people may not actually lose employment. They could be assigned to other jobs th^t are vacated due to retirements and resignations.I Arkansas Democrat (gazette | MONDAY, MAY 22, 1995 Cooynehl O Uttle Rock Newspapers. Inc. James L. Wise Educator, civil rights activist represented District 6 as JP BY SANDRA COX Democrat-Gazette Staff Writer James L. Wise didnt have to think twice about it. Serving the community was the greatest gift he could give. James was a very likable, eri- As a result of the suit. Wise As a member of the Omega Psi was fired from his teaching and Phi fraternity, he met and be- coaching job. But the lawsuit friended Elza Hunter in Texas, opened the doors to equal pay for who now lives in Little Rock. The school teachers across the state, two became lifelong friends. Walker said. I have been sick for some Though Wise lost his job in time, Hunter said. "He was one joyable person, said his friend - Gould, he taught for a while in of the fellows that I could depend Mable Mitchell of North Little Conway and later found a niche on ... and ask him to come and Rock. He was always into every- bodys business, but into the I business of helping. Wise served as a member of the Pulaski County Quorum Court since 1991 and was known for his speaking and listening abilities. He weighed all of the facts | and, when he spoke, everybody understood very, very well what he said, whether he was speak- 1 ing for or against something, Wise in Little Rock. There, his pay was bet- take me somewhere. And whenever Wise was away at a conference or meeting, he of- Walker ten returned with a gift for said. He had Hunter. Those gifts included a an opportunity briefcase and a pen set. Hunter to teach and said. ter, administer to a Justice of the Peace .Ann Mc- larger number Caleb of Little Rock said she was of students. Wise was a teacher at Carver-Pfeifer said Justice of the Peace John Elementary School and worked Mass, who served with Wise. As an educator. Wise was his way up to principal. Wise was principal at Forest known for helping bring equal Heights Junior High and retired pay to black and white teachers in 1992 from Terry Elementary through a lawsuit he filed in the School. He served in the Little early 1950s. He was always a strong supRock School District for 35 years. Mitchell, a member of the porter for civil rights efforts of North Little Rock School Board, teachers and was willing to be first met Wise during the midthe out-front person in seeking to 1950s at the University of Arkan- secure civil rights, said John sas at Fayetteville, where the two Walker, a Little Rock civil rights attended graduate school. lawyer. Wise later went on to become Throughout the years. Mitchell saw Wise become one of a prominent figure in the Little the most respected educators in Rock School District, serving in the state. He often offered advice many high-ranking capacities in- to many parents seeking help in eluding principal at Dunbar and raising their children. Horace Mann junior high In fact, he helped rear a lot impressed with Wises composure at Quorum Court meetings. 'He was always a gentleman, McCaleb said. Very mannerly, very considerate of everybody. He was just an old-style gentleman. Wise also was involved in many civic organizations. He remained active in his fraternity, serving recently as a representative of the fraternitys 9th District, which comprises Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. He was a board member of the Urban League of Arkansas, chairman of the board of directors of the Community O^aniza- tion for Poverty Elimination and served on the board of the George Washington Carver I schools. And, most recently, he of children through talking to was the Adult Basic Education them and letting them know ed- YMCA in Little Rock. Wise was a member and trustee of the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Lit-
was cue n.uuii oasic iLUUuauun uicm auu icLiuig uxciu wun cu- -- * , Coordinator at Arkansas Baptist ucation is the most vital part of Rock, where he served on v^- College in Little Rock. their lives, Mitchell said. ius committees and was chair- Wise, who represented District This sound advice led him to man for many programs. - - ' . .L He was also a charter member their lives, Mitchell said. 6 on the Pulasld County Quorum not only be a role model to the - - black community, but to the en- of the Imperial Social Club Inc. V Court, died Saturday from cancer. He was 67. Walker said Wise, who was black, was well-known for a law- tire community, she said. Bom in Shreveport, Wise moved to Arkansas after earning Mass said he met Wise in the early 1970s, when Mass was in the insurance business. He liked an undergraduate degree from Wise from the start. suit he filed against the Gould _ _ School District where he worked Bishop College in Marshall, He was proud to be able to as a teacher and coach. He Texas (now Paul Quinn College in represent his community and ... sought equal pay for equal services. At that time, white teachers Dallas), where he later served as give back to the community some a board member. He also gradu- of his talent and knowledge, ated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a were systematically paid more than black teachers, Walker masters degree in administra- said. tion. Mass said. I think he was proud to be a Quorum Court member. He exemplified that in all of his doings.Arkansas Democrat ^(5azcttc WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1995 Funeral services for JAMES LEROY WISE, 67, of Little Rock, who died Saturday, will be 11 a.m., Thursday, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Visitation today 7-8 p.m., at Miller- Elston Chapel.I Arkansas Democrat'^(|jazette [ . SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1995 Positions opening up in LRSD could start another job shuffle BY CYNTHIA HOWELL Democrat-Gazette Education Writer Marjorie Bassa. principal at Gibbs Magnet School, has notified An assistant superintendent district officials that she is reand two elementary school prinsigning from that school but not cipals resigned recently from the from the district. District officials Little Rock School District. plan to advertise that position Those resignations, coupled within the ne.xt few days. with the fact that some principals positions were filled only tem- Committees from each school. made up of three parents, two porarily this year, open the door teachers and four administrators, for a repeat of the administrative have already interviewed candi- musical chairs that occurred in dates for the top jobs at Hender- the district last summer. son Junior High. Carver Magnet Principals were changed at 25 Elementary and Dr. Martin of the districts 50 schools last Luther King Jr. Magnet Elemen- year. The changes were the result tary School. The school committees submit- of resignations and retirements. as well as some voluntary and in- ted their top three candidates for voluntary transfers. Parents and the jobs to the superintendent, who teachers objected to some of the will make recommendations for selections made for their schools. Superintendent Henry Williams met in closed session the positions to the school board. Diane Barksdale and Tyrone Harris were interim principals at with school board members Carver and King, respectively, Thursday night to present his this year. Both have applied for plans for changing principals, the permanent positions. James The board took no action on the Washington was interim principal personnel issues when it resumed its public meeting. at Henderson but it could not be determined Friday whether he is Administrative changes at a seeking a permanent assignment few schools can have a domino effect in the district. As vacancies The Mabelvale Elementary School principals position also occur, principals at other schools has been advertised. Dr. Ed Jack- may apply for the open jobs and son, the interim principal, said thereby create other vacancies Friday that he hasnt applied for and more changes. Those who resigned are Dennis Snider, the assistant superin- the full-time job there but has not ruled it out. Karen Buchanan, is another in- tendent for secondary schools
Pa- terim principal. She is filling in tricia McNeil, principal at Dodd for Robert Brown, who took med- Elementary
and LaDell Looper, ical leave from Garland Incentive principal at Terry Elementary. Snider, who began work in the Little Rock district in Januaiy, is taking a principals job at a new. Elementary earlier this year. Buchanan started the past school year at Henderson Junior High but was transferred out of the 800-seat middle school in Naples, building by the superintendent Fla. McNeil is taking a job in Con- after teachers and others com- way School District, and Looper plained about her management style. Buchanan sued the district will be working in Hot Springs. The vacant positions have been advertised, and interviews will be scheduled. in a federal court over the transfer. The lawsuit is scheduled for a June 26 trial.Arkansas Democrat '^(Gazette FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1996 ! ___ A' i lii i^s > L J J i 1,. I st. 4 5^^ j .y .
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