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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 LtUe Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Date: Novembers, 1995 To: From: Subject: Bobby Lester, James Smi, Hank Williams * C^'^frknn Brown ODM 1995-96 Monitoring Priorities and Procedures My staff and I have identified our monitoring priorities for the 1995-96 school year, which are listed on e enclosure. As is our custom, we identified our monitoring emphasis by reviewing the desegregation plans and mandates from bo the circuit and district courts. We also noted court orders and directives issued during hearings that require ODM to review certain desegregation activities or to scrutinize specific provisions of the plans or court orders. It is possible that some of the attached topics will change depending upon unforeseen events that may develop, such as new court orders. Some of our monitoring will be in the nature of a follow-up on previous reports, such as those on the alternative schools, racial balance in school enrollment and the LRSD incentive schools. A few of the topics we will address appeared on our monitoring list for the last school year, but we are not initiating them until this year, such as the specialty programs in the PCSSD and the secondary LRSD schools with magnet programs. At the conclusion of each monitoring project, we will summarize our findings to the Court in some type of written report. Some of our reports will be brief and limited in scope, such as double finding of the incentive schools
others, such as that on the secondary interdistrict schools, will be more comprehensive and, therefore, lengthier. You can expect our monitoring procedures to remain essentially unchanged from previous years, continuing to include review of records and other written information, interviews with principals and other administrators, and visits to schools. Our observations will be guided by a written monitoring guide, the same type of instrument we've used in the past. As usual, we will review e guide with your staff before beginning formal monitoring so you'll know what we are looking for.November 8, 1995 As our monitoring timetable develops, we will notify you so you can plan accordingly. We are trying to establish a schedule that avoids dates which would conflict with the schedule of other monitoring groups, such as the Btracial Committees. As you're aware, some of our monitoring guides include charts that reflect various data, such as school enrollment and staffing. Because ODM monitors gather this date from the annual school profiles, rather than asking school staff to fill out forms or charts, please send the 1995-96 profiles QUall schools to ODM by November 22. 1995 if you have not yet forwarded that information to my office. If you have any questions or comments, please call me. We're looking forward to being in your schools during the year ahead. cc: Bobby Acklin Bill Bowles Russ Mayo Counsel of Record1995-96 ODM Monitoring Priorities Radal balance in student enrollment within individual schools Staffing patterns and staff recruitment for racial balance among administrators, non-certified personnel, and secondary teachers Academic achievement and closing disparity in achievement between the races The alternative learning centers in the three districts Recruitment for the four-year-old program to promote desegregation Facilities, with emphasis on schools having an enrollment outside the racial balance guidelines M-to-M transfers of special education students among the three school districts Finance: assuring that settlement money use is consistent with the desegregation plans and court orders
determining that the districts exercise fiscal responsibility such that they can fulfill their plan obligations
whether money is being wasted Incentive schools, with emphasis on facilities, theme implementation, programs and those aspects of the schools that previously have been cited as needing improvement Staffing in the incentive schools to determine the extent of racial balance within employee categories Double funding of the incentive schools The extended year program for incentive schools during the summer of 1995 Secondary schools with magnet programs: Henderson, Dunbar, Central, and McClellan secondary schools in the LRSD Specialty programs in the PCSSD at Mills and Sylvan Hills High Schools, Fuller Junior High, and Fuller, Landmark, Bates, and College Station Elementaries and racial integration within those schools Multicultural education in the PCSSD *< viei^'"^- *, -Ji? .'. ... -* LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS DATE
September 24, 1998 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Leslie V. Gamine, Superintendent of Schools RE
District Priorities I am recommending the Boards approval of the priorities we have discussed and established for the current school year. These are: Desegregation and Education Plan A. B. C. D. Policies Middle School Marketing and Communication Student Assignment (Neighborhood Schools) II. Technology B. C. D. Wide Area Network Technology Labs -Tech 2000 or similar High School, Middle & Elementary School ACC Learning Labs Training III. ClusterCampus Leadership A. B. Quality Index Student Success Model 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Skills & Knowledge Continuum Personalized Education Staff Development Community Support Assessment Communication IV. Financial Plan A. B. C. D. E. Management Audit Campus and District NeedsCapital Transportation Security Technologyrecewed 00 2^998 06sbwmS**** PRIORITIES 1998-99 Introduction I. II. III. IV. TABLE OF CONTENTS Desegregation and Education Plan A. Policies B. Middle School C. Marketing and Communication D. Student Assignment (Neighborhood Schools) Technology A. B. Wide Area Network Technology Labs - Tech 2000 or similar C. High School, Middle School & Elementary ACC Learning labs D. Training Campus Leadership A. Quality Index 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Customer Service & Campus Learning Climate Student Achievement - Value Added Incentives Attendance - Teacher/Student and Dropout Guidelines, Administrative Policy & Report Card Planning & Campus goals (COE) B. Student Success Model 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Skills & Knowledge Continuum Personalized Education Professional development Community Support Communication Assessment Financial Plan A. B. C. D. E. Management Audit Campus and District Needs - - Capital T ransportation Security Technology PAGE 1 3 6 7 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 26 29 30 31 33 33 39 40 41INTRODUCTION The 1998-99 District Priorities are an ambitious plan to provide a foundation for achieving the goals of the Strategic Plan. Within the scope of the Strategic Plan are four important systemic initiatives for the Little Rock School District. The following narrative does not list these initiatives in a priority placement, but each is interwoven into the fabric necessary to support a quality public education all children: The first priority is to establish the policies and to implement the major organizational initiatives of the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Marketing and communication are emphasized to initially maintain the enrollment but more importantly to establish the base to ensure a balanced growth for the Little Rock School District. The second priority establishes technology as strategic advantage for Little Rock teachers and children. Technology as an integral learning support will be the major contributor to enhanced achievement. Furthermore, students whose education has been enriched with technology will gain a competitive advantage in post secondary education and the work place. The Quality Initiative is the basis for ensuring rigorous world class standards and achievement of those by Little Rock School District students. Campus leadership with campus accountability will be used as the primary energy for determining and accomplishing instructional and institutional quality. The fourth priority is a multi faceted initiative to ensure financial and operational stability for the Little Rock School District. Efficient and effective use of resources will always be a goal of the district.1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority I: Desegregation and Education Plan / A. Policies Major Tasks/Activities Review and revise Board policy Section A. Foundations Review and revise Board policy Section B. Board By-laws Review and revise Board policy Section C. General Administration Review and revise Board policy Section D. Fiscal Management Review and revise Board policy Section H. Negotiations Review and revise Board policy Section G. Personnel Review and revise Board policy Section E Support Services Reference to Plan(s) Deseg. Plan 2.1. Deseg. Plan 2.1 Deseg. Plan 2.13. Deseg. Plan. 2.9 Strategic Plan (Strategy 9) Deseg. Plan 2.2. Strategic Plan (Strategy 6) Deseg. Plan 2.10. Timeline August 1998 November 1998 November 1998 January 1999 February 1999 March 1999 April 1999 Responsibility Board Linda Young Board Linda Young Board Linda Young, Les Gamine Board Linda Young, Mark Milhollen Board Linda Young, Brady Gadberry Board Linda Young, Dick Hurley Board Linda Young, Vic Anderson Evidence of Success Board review and/or action Board review and/or action Board review and/or action Board review and/or action Board review and/or action Board review and/or action Board review and/or actionMajor Tasks/Activities Review and revise Board policy Section J. Students Review and revise Board policy Section 1. Instruction Review and revise Board policy Section K. Community/School Relations Reference to Plan(s) Deseg. Plan 2.5., 2.12. Deseg. Plan Section 5,2.4., 2.5., 2.6. Strategic Plan (Strategy 1) Strategic Plan (Strategy 4, 5) Timeline May 1999 June 1999 July 1999 Responsibility Board Linda Young, Linda Watson, Jo Evelyn Elston Board Linda Young, Bonnie Leslie Board Linda Young, Debbie Milam, Suellen Vann, Vic Anderson Evidence of Success Board review and/or action Board review and/or action Board review and/or action 21998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority I: Desegregation and Education Plan / B. Middle School Major Tasks/Activities 1. Establish planning committee structure and identify the charge and tasks of each committee 2. Develop District middle school mission statement Submit for Board approval 3. Coordinate planning and implementation issues for middle school transition 4. Steering committee approval of focus committee recommendations on athletic program, curriculum standards, and professional development program 5. Curriculum standards presented for Board approval 6. Brown Bag Lunch session for parents Reference to Plan(s) Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Timeline April 1998 May 1998 August 1999 Oct. 1998 Oct. 1998 Oct. 1998 Responsibility LRSD Administration, Linda Young Steering committee, Linda Young Linda Young, Bonnie Lesley, LRSD Administration Steering committee, focus committee chairpersons (Gene Parker, Ann Blaylock, Wayne Knight) Bonnie Lesley, Linda Young Les Camine, Bonnie Lesley Suellen Vann, Linda Young, LRSD administration Evidence of Success Committee meetings, active involvement of committee members, committee recommendations Board approved middle school mission statement Completed recommendations submitted to Superintendent, task timeline, and completion of tasks Completed focus committee proposals and steering committee approval Board approval Agenda 3JMajor Tasks/Activltles 7. Vacancy letter announcement/opening preferences to teachers 8. Staffing placement and teacher notification 9. Steering committee approval of middle school and 9**' grade curriculum 10. Middle school and 9* grade curriculum submitted for Board approval 11. Steering committee approval of focus committee recommendations on student program and family and community involvement 12. Implementation of professional development program 13. Logistical plan finalized and implemented Reference to Plan($) Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Timeline Nov. 1998 Jan. 1999 Nov. 1998 Nov. 1998 Jan. 1999 Nov. 1998 July 1999 Responsibility Brady Gadberry, Dick Hurley Brady Gadberry, Dick Hurley Steering committee, Bonnie Lesley, Gene Parker, Kathy Lease, LRSD administrators, Linda Young Les Gamine, Bonnie Lesley Steering committee, Jo Evelyn Elston, Liz Lucker, Linda Young LRSD admin., principals, technical assistance team, Linda Young Vic Anderson, LRSD administration Evidence of Success Letter Final staffing assignments and notification to teachers. Board approval Board approval Steering committee approval of focus committee recommendations. Leadership team session agendas, individual building professional development plans and agendas, team leader development agendas, high school professional development agendas Logistical plan, timeline and completion of tasks 4'Major Tasks/Activities te 14. Middle school handbook submitted for Board approval 15, Policy development for middle school program for Board approval Reference to Plan(s) Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Timeline April 1999 May 1999 Responsibility Les Gamine, Linda Watson Les Gamine, Bonnie Lesley, Linda Young Evidence of Success e Board approval of handbook Developed policies and Board approval 51998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority I: Desegregation and Education Plan / C. Marketing and Communication Major Tasks/Activities Implement assignment programs. Conversion to middle schools. Implement programs...designed to improve and remediate the academic achievement of African-American students.... Implement programs, policies and/or procedures.. .to promote and encourage parental and community involvement and support in the operation of LRSD.... School construction/closing. Desegregated housing. Attract/recmit students to Interdistrict schools. Reference to Plan(s) Desegregation: 2.3, 3.1 Desegregation: 3.4 Desegregation: 2.7 Desegregation: 2.8 Strategic Plan: (Strategy 4) Desegregation: 3.6 Desegregation: 3.9 Desegregation: 4.5 Timeline September - October, 1998 July 1998 June 1999 October, 1998 July 1998 - June 1999 July 1998 June 1999 September - October 1998 July 1998 - June 1999 Responsibility Junious Babbs, Suellen Vann Suellen Vann and other district administrators Suellen Vann Dr. Les Camine, Suellen Vann and other district administrators Sadie Mitchell, Suellen Vann, and other district administrators Dr. Les Camine Junious Babbs, Suellen Vann Evidence of Success Copies of meeting notices and newsletters about neighborhood school zones on file. Copies of meeting notices, parent letters and newsletters on file. Copy of front-page story about National Science Foundation grant in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on file. Development and implementation of communications plan. Copies of newsletters and meeting notices on file. Copies of flyers and meeting notices related to meetings for Stephens community and parents of Garland and Mitchell students. Copy of letter to Little Rock Board of Directors regarding annexation of west Little Rock property. Copies of school calendar and other published information are on file. 61998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority I: Desegregation and Education Plan / D. Student Assignment (Neighborhood Schools) Major Tasks / Activities 1. School attendance zone ! baseline information compiled. 2. LRSD Student Assignment Work Team reconvenes / meets weekly. 3. Proposed attendance zones are approved by the Student Assignment Work Team Committee. 4. Establish 99-2000 data base of proposed attendance zones. 5. Building capacity study review to determine building utilization! capacities at high schools. 6. Educate the community surrounding Mitchell and Garland regarding the scheduled closing for the 2000-2001 school year. 7. Inservice building staff / cabinet on proposed zones Reference to Plan(s) Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Timeline July, Aug. 98 Aug., Sept. 98 Sept. 98 Sept. 98 Sept. 98 Sept. 98 Oct. 98 Responsibility Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs John Ruffins Julie Wiedower Victor Anderson Junious Babbs Victor Anderson Junious Babbs Sadie Mitchell Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Evidence of Success T Report generated by Edulog mapping software. Committee agendas! minutes Minutes reflect adoption of proposed attendance zones 99-2000 Data Base Principal agenda / Distribution of capacity recommendations Agendas and meeting dates of community meetings Agendas / Meeting dates for inservice sessions 7SH|3rTMl/Artlvitie8 I RefeTenceta Plan{s) Timeline ResjransibiUiy 8. A series of informational announcements! programs will be provided (i.e. media ! press releases, publications. Town Hall meetings, cable program presentations). 9. Reassessment of magnet seat allocation for elementary / high schools. 10. Survey students and parents to seek input toward the proposed restructing and their 99-2000 intended school assignment. 11. Adopt LRSD attendance zones. 12. Registration for voluntary transfers 13. Notify parents of 1999-2000 school assignment 14. Notify parents of 1999-2000 4-year-old assignment. 15. LRSD will continue to promote and participate in Interdistrict school agreement with PCSSD. Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg. Plan Section 4 Oct., Nov. 98 Oct. 98 Nov. 98 Dec. 98 Feb. 99 March 99 April 99 June 99 Junious Babbs Suellen Vann Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Sadie Mitchell Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower LRSD Board of Directors Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Publication of informational materials MRC report recommending revised magnet seat allocations Survey Document mailing Board vote / approval of new attendance zones Student / Parent application Parent / Student notification letters Parent! Student notification letters Meeting dates and agendas for work sessions. 8Priority
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MajoriiTaskaZActivlties - Plan Reference A. Wide Area Network 2.9 5.4 B. Technology Labs 2.9 5.4 1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities ..Timeline -
January 1999 Original implementation McClellan 1998-99 Responsibility.
,i Ruffins/Lyon Lyon/Carter , Evidence of Success , All schools will have minimum Internet access to library and office Lab(s) operational with corresponding levels of student utilization and success. C. ACC Learning Labs 1) Metro-ACC 2) ALC 2.9 5.4 5.6 Original implementation 08-98 Expansion 1999 Ruffins/Lyon/Green/Sain Lower drop out rate D. Training 2.9 5.4 On-going Lyon/Staff % of initially trained staff1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: III. Quality Index: 1) Customer Service & Campus Learning Climate Major Tasks/Activities 1) Provide assessment documents to ascertain customer service level of satisfaction based on quality indicators 2) Provide assessment documents to ascertain level of satisfaction of campus learning climate. 3) Recommend and provide for appropriate staff development for increasing levels of satisfaction (quality) for customer service and campus learning climate Plan Reference 2.8 2.12 5.7 6.4 2.5.1-4 2.6 2.7 5.7 6.4 2.12.1 2.13 Timeline June 1999 June 1999 June 1999 Responsibility Lease / Cluster A Lease / Cluster A Lease / Cluster A Evidence of Success a. assessment document b. state approval c. long-term improvement plan a. assessment document b. state approved c. long term improvement plan a. plaiy of communication b. staff development activities JO-CLUSTER A QUALITY INDEX: CUSTOMER SERVICE & SCHOOL CLIMATE 1998-99 MEETING DATES Monday, September 14, 1998 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, November 16,1998 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 1999 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999 9:30-11:30 a.m. SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/STAFF REPRESENTATIVE Central Dunbar Henderson Pulaski Heights Jr. Badgett Bale Forest Park Jefferson Mitchell Pulaski Heights ADMINISTRATION Rudolph Howard Betsy Hall-Jones Debbie Berry Julie Western James Washington Kim Dobbins-Owens Nancy Rousseau Janet Buford Mary Golston Janice Gunderman Barbara Anderson Judith Courtney Teresa Courtney Janet Ghant Susan Beard Lucy Rhodes Lillie Scull Margaret Regnier Lillie Carter LauraBeth Arnold Kathy Lease (Lead) Linda Watson Suellen Vann Junious Babbs Debbie Milam Pat Price Doug Eaton Darrel Paradis Mike Martello Morlin McCoy Terrence Roberts IV1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: Quality Index: 2) Student Achievement & Value Added Incentives Major Tasks/Activities 1) Identify specific achievement indicators 2) Identify specific standards/ benchmarks 3) Value added indicators Plan Reference 2.7 5.2.1 5.3 2.7 5.2 5.3 5.8 Timeline June 1999 June 1999 June 1999 Responsibility Lesley / Cluster B Lesley / Cluster B Lesley / Cluster B Evidence of Success a. Board approval b. communication plan c. curriculum aligned for improved results a. aligned with state standards b. Board approval c. communication plan a. Board approval b. communication planCLUSTER B QUALITY INDEX: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & VALUE ADDES INCENTIVE 1998-99 MEETING DATES SCHOOL PRINCIPAUSTAFF REPRESENTATIVE Fair William Broadnax Rosie Beyah Tuesday, September 15, 1998 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Friday, November 20, 1998 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 1999 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 1999 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mabelvale Jr. Jim Fullerton Dorothy Jones Southwest Jim Mosby Betty Williford Booker Magnet Cheryl Carson Vivian Dooley Garland Lionel Ward King Tyrone Harris Ann Gregory Mabelvale Tab Phillips Marilyn Jacuzzi Meadowcliff Jerry Worm Karen Burgess Otter Creek Janis Tucker Beverly Kinneman Wilson Beverly Jones Susan West ADMINISTRATION Bonnie Lesley (Lead) Gene Parker Yvette Dillingham Marie McNeal John Ruffins Dick Hurley Stephen Ross1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: Quality Index: 3) Attendance - Teacher/Student/At Risk Dropout Major Tasks/Activities 1) Identify specific standards for student attendance by grade level 2) Identify specific standards for teacher attendance. 3) Create incentives for 1 & 2 to recognize and create improvement in 1 &2 4) Identify students for at-risk and drop out reduction Plan Reference 2.6 2.9 2.11 2.6 5.8 2.4 2.5.4 2.7 Timeline June 1999 June 1999 June 1999 June 1999 Responsibility Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Evidence of Success Board adopted standards Board adopted standards Budgetary allowances for plan 1999-2000 Reduction in drop-outs ItCLUSTER C QUALITY INDEX: ATTENDANCE & AT-RISK/DROP OUT PREVENTION 1998-99 MEETING DATES SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/STAFF REPRESENTATIVE Hall Gayle Bradford Dennis Brant Wednesday, September 16, 1998 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17,1998 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 1999 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5,1999 9:30-11:30 am. Forest Heights Vernon Smith Vincent Dodson Brady Carver Magnet Fair Park Franklin Fulbright McDermott Romine Williams Magnet ADMINISTRATION Ada Keown Susanne Gamble Dianne Barksdale Linda Ammel Samuel Branch Lee Etta Lewis Ethel Dunbar Sheryl Jackson Deborah Mitchell Beth Johnson Virginia Ashley Darlene Dial Sharon Davis Mary Menking Nancy Morton Sadie Mitchell (Lead) Jo Evelyn Elston Carol Green Lloyd Sain Bobby Jones Paulette Martin Valerie Hudson Mark Mllhollen Brady Gadberry1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: Quality Index: 4) Guidelines, Administrative Policy & Campus Report Card Major TasksZActivities 1) Develop guidelines and administrative policy for campus leadership implementation 2) State developed campus report card is modified to include district quality indicators Plan Reference 6 5 6 Timeline On-going June 1999 June 1999 Responsibility Carnine / Cluster D Carnine / Cluster D Evidence of Success Guidelines and policies are published and communicated. Document and plan for communication complete.CLUSTER D CAMPUS LEADERSHIP: GUIDELINES, ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY & CAMPUS REPORT CARD 1998-99 MEETING DATES SCHOOL PRINCIPAUSTAFF REPRESENTATIVE McClellan Jodie Carter Loretta Davenport Thursday, September 17, 1998 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 18,1998 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 16,1999 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cloverdale Jr. Cassandra Norman Fran Ables Chicot Jane Harkey Barbara Williams Cloverdale Elem. Frederick Fields Les Taylor Geyer Springs Donna Hall Evelyn Stubblefield Rightsell Sharon Brooks Delwin Smith Rockefeller Anne Mangan Dana Keller Wakefield Mary Jane Cheatham Gail Washington Washington Gwen Ziegler Rose Barnes Watson Mike Oliver Lisa Maxwell ADMINISTRATION Les Gamine (Lead) Marion Woods Brady Gadberry Dennis Glasgow Patty Kohler Linda Young Mona Briggs in1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: Quality Index: 5) Planning and Campus Goals (COE) Major Tasks/Activities Create planning process to support LR charge for Total Quality Schools and state campus accountability Plan Reference 5 6 Timeline June 1999 Responsibility Cawthon/Lacey/Cluster E Evidence of Success Planning documents and procedures ready for campus leadership team implementation.CLUSTER E CAMPUS LEADERSHIP: PLANNING & CAMPUS GOALS 1998-99 MEETING DATES SCHOOL PRINCIPAL/STAFF REPRESENTATIVE Parkview Linda Brown Marcelline Carr Metropolitan Monday, September 21,1998 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 18,1998 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 1999 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4,1999 1:30-3:30 p.m. ALC Mann Magnet Baseline Dodd Gibbs Magnet Terry Western Hills Woodruff ADMINISTRATION Mike Peterson Darrell Berry Lloyd Sain Brenda James Bonnie Bumpers Eleanor Cox Cathy Koehler Faith Donovan Barbara Kennedy Felicia Hobbs Nancy Mitchell Nancy Acre Margo Rowe Scott Morgan Ruth Schwerin Pat Higginbotham Janice Wilson Marian Lacey (Co-Lead) Frances Cawthon (Co-Lead) Mable Donaldson Lucy Lyon Leon Adams Ed Williams Vanessa CleaverIII. B 1998-99 Work Plan for the Division of Instruction Little Rock School District I) CONTINUUM OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 1. Review and recommend revisions of the Boards Instruction policies. 2. Complete the 7-12 curriculum standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Goals 2000 bTCgyTTBi April 1999 Jan. 1999 Bonnie Lesley Linda Young A!'-Ri' T -.5^ Report to Dr. Camine of recommended changes. Board approval of recommended changes 3. Construct curriculum maps of LRSD standards/benchmarks with Arkansas standards, SAT9 testing objectives (plus other tests as appropriate), and instructional materials. 4. Review and revise middle and high school Curriculum Catalog: conduct orientation sessions for central office staff, principals, and counselors. Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Goals 2000 Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Goals 2000 1 Jan. 1999 Dec. 1998 Gene Parker, Team Leader Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Marie McNeal Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Lucy Lyon ADE___________ Gene Parker, Team Leader Dermis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Marie McNeal Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Lucy Lyon ADE____________ Bonnie Lesley Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Marie McNeal Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Lucy Lyon Carol Green Jo Evelyn Elston Board approval of Standards documents. Publication of curriculum standards. Publication of K-12 curriculum maps. Publication of new K-12 Curriculum Catalog. Agendas and meeting dates for orientation sessions. JO5. Develop specific plan for implementation of K-6 curriculum standards in English language arts and social studies. Strategic Plan: Strategy 2. Feb. 1999 6. Pilot new science curriculum in selected classes at grades K-8. NSF Project. Goals 2000. 1998-99 7. Pilot new mathematics curriculum in selected classes at grades K-8. NSF Project. Goals 2000. 1998-99 8. Complete plan for middle school curriculum for fall 1999. 9. Publish Middle and High School Student/Parent Curriculum Handbooks. 10. Define and establish Delivery Standards. Strategic Plan: Strategy 3. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 5.4. Goals 2000. Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 and Strategy 3. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Goals 2000.____________ Strategic Plan: Strategy 2. Oct. 1998 Jan. 1999 Jan. 1999 Gene Parker Marie McNeal Pat Price Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Pat Price Dermis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Pat Price Linda Young Gene Parker Bonnie Lesley Jo Evelyn Elston Marian Lacy Bonnie Lesley Gene Parker Professional development agendas and meeting dates. Publication of curriculum documents. Teacher familiarity with K-6 standards as measured on end-of-year survey. Professional development agendas and meeting dates. Publication of curriculum documents. Teacher familiarity of K-8 standards as measured on end-of-year survey. Professional development agendas and meeting dates. Publication of curriculum documents. Teacher familiarity of K-8 standards as measured on end-of-year survey. Publication of committee recommendations. Board approval of recommendations. Publication of Middle and High School Curriculum Catalogs. Publication of Middle and High School Student/Parent Curriculum Handbooks. Agendas and meeting dates for committee meetings. Publication of committee recommendations. Board approval of Delivery Standards. Agendas and meeting dates for professional development sessions for principals.11. Align school schedules, Pre- K12 reading curriculum, instructional strategies, materials, assessment, professional development, monitoring/ coaching, and parent information/ education with Strategic Plan, Desegregation Plan, and Smart Start. 12. Align school schedules, mathematics curriculum, and professional development with Strategic Plan and Desegregation Plan. 13. Develop in collaboration wi Linda Watson a list of behavior standards
adopt a discipline/ classroom management/ character education program and curriculum for teaching the behavior standards to all students. 14. Propose for Board adoption revised Graduation Standards and revision of the core curriculum requirements to align with new state requirements. Strategic Plan: Strategy 3. abd igaitf^ j. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan: Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, and 5.2.3. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan: Sections 5.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.3.4,5.3.5. NSF Project. Strategic Plan: Strategy 10. Goals 2000 State law. Strategic Plan: Strategy 2. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 5.4. Goals 2000 Nov. 1998 Nov. 1998 Mar. 1999 Nov. 1998 ^SK^SBiSSl^SKSS Gene Parker Pat Price Patty Kohler Mable Donaldson Leon Adams Marion Woods ADE Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Leon Adams Patty Kohler Mable Donaldson Pat Price Marion Woods ADE__________ Marie McNeal Jo Evelyn Elston Patty Kohler Linda Watson Bonnie Lesley Frances Cawthon Marian Lacey Terrence Roberts Kathy Lease Jo Evelyn Elston Marian Lacy Report on review of school schedules. Agendas and meeting dates for teacher training. Publication of curriculum documents. Board adoption of proposed Reading Curriculum goals. Report on review of school schedules. Agendas and meeting dates for teacher training. Publication of curriculum documents. Board adoption of proposed Mathematics Curriculum goals. Agendas and dates of committee meetings. Board approval of Behavior Standards. Board approval of character education curriculum. Publication of curriculum documents. Agendas and dates of teacher training during summer 1999. Board adoption of new Graduation Standards. Publication of new requirements in Curriculum Catalog and in the Middle/High School Student/ Parent Curriculum Handbooks.15. Implement Year One of NSF grant project: Extended Year Alg. I
AP examinations
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and Family Math/Science programs. NSF Project Sept. 1999 Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Records relating to Extended Year Alg. I. Board adoption of policy relating to AP examinations. Agendas and dates of teacher training. Agendas and dates of meetings with Vertical Teams. Agendas and dates of Family Math/Science meetings. Copy of report submitted to NSF.2) PERSONALIZED EDUCATION 16. Develop Early Childhood Education plan for fall 1999, to include plan to implement any grant-funded early childhood initiatives. 17. Develop K-12 talent development plan to improve G/T, honors, and AP student enrollment and success (e.g.. Project AVID). 18. Review Title I programs and services to align with COE, Smart Start, Campus Leadership Plan, NSF, Strategic Plan, and Desegregation and Education Plan. 19. Complete plaiming for middle schools and smooth transitions from elementary and to high schools. Strategic Plan: Strategy 8. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.7 and 5.1. Goals 2000 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Sections 2.6,2.6.1, and 2.6.2. NSF Project Strategic Plan: Strategy 3. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.7. NSF Strategic Plan: Strategy 3. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 3.4. Goals 2000 Feb. 1999 Nov. 1998 Jan. 1999 Dec. 1998 Pat Price Marian Shead-Jackson Patty Kohler Carol Green Aleecia Starkey Bonnie Lesley Kathy Lease Mable Donaldson Vanessa Cleaver Gene Parker Marie McNeal Dennis Glasgow Mona Gibbs Jo Evelyn Elston Marion Woods Terrence Roberts ADE__________ Bonnie Lesley Leon Adams Kathy Lease Dermis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Gene Parker Pat Price Steve Ross Phyllis McClure ADE_______ Kathy Lease Linda Young M.S. Committees Report on current status of Early Childhood programs. Publication of Early Childhood Improvement Plan. Board adoption of Early Childhood Improvement Plan. Publication of reorganization of Early Childhood programs and services as per Plan. Agendas and meeting dates of committee. Publication of recommended revisions to current policies, procedures, and programs. Board adoption of recommended changes. Publication of revised Quality Index that included requirements of Title I Publication of consolidated School Improvement Plan format to include requirements of Title I Report from consultant, Phyllis McClure Documentation of changes in Title I programs and services Publication of committee recommendations Board approval of committee recommendations20. Complete planning for ninth grade curriculum aligned with new graduation requirements and the districts standards. 21. Assess ESL program and services and develop program improvement plan with estimated budget. 22. Review special education programs, policies, and/or procedures to ensure no racial discrimination in referral and placement. 23. Begin needs assessment and initial planning for implementation of Smart Start program from ADE. Strategic Plan
Strategy 2 and Strategy 3 State laws. Strategic Plan: Strategy! Goals 2000 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.4. Arkansas initiative. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.7. Nov. 1998 June 1998 Dec. 1998 Jan. 1999 Kathy Lease Bonnie Lesley Gene Parker Kathy Lease Bonnie Lesley Patty Kohler Bonnie Lesley Kathy Lease Leon Adams Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Gene Parker Pat Price Patty Kohler Publication of committee recommendations. Board approval of committee recommendations. Publication of report and improvement plan. Board approval of plan and budget. Copies of recommended changes in programs, policies, and/or procedures Board approval of recommended changes Dates and agendas of Division and team meetings. Publication of implementation plan Report to Board-minutes3) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 24. Complete planning and begin implementation of middle school professional development program. 25. Conduct in collaboration with Sadie Mitchell and her staff the Year One training for Campus Leadership Plan. 26. Restructure the districts professional development program and services so that they build professional learning communities at the district and school levels. 27. Implement Year One of ASCDs UPDI project with focus on school change and improving achievment in reading and mathematics. 28. Provide training in prejudice reduction and cultural sensitivity. 29. Consolidate COE, Campus Leadership, Title I, and Instructional Technology planning requirements in collaboration with cluster assignment
design and plan training for Campus Leadership Teams. Strategic Plan: Strategy 3 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.12. Campus Leadership Plan Goals 2000 Strategic Plan: Strategy 7 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan: Sections 2.6.1,2.12.1, 5.2. Ij, 5.2.2g, 5.2.3e, 5.3.1 Campus Leadership Plan NSF ASCDs UPDI ASCDs UPDI Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.12 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.12 and 2.12.1. COE Campus Leadership Plan Title I Instructional Technology Plan Jan. 1999 June 1999 Oct. 1998 June 1999 June 1999 Jan. 1999 Linda Young Marion Woods Mona Briggs Kathy Lease Prof. Dev.Committee Bonnie Lesley Marion Woods Gene Parker Kathy Lease Patty Kohler Boimie Lesley Director, Professional Development Marion Woods Bonnie Lesley Director, Professional Development Marion Woods Marion Woods City of Little Rock Terrence Roberts Bonnie Lesley Sadie Mitchell and her cluster team Leon Adams Lucy Lyon Director, Professional Development Marion Woods Publication of committee recommendations Agendas and meeting dates for professional development sessions Publication of training plan Agendas and meeting dates for sessions Agendas and meeting dates of team meetings Copy of restucturing plan Board approval of plan Agendas and dates of activities Copies of quarterly reports to ASCD Agendas and dates of sessions Copies of new planning format and process Publication of training plan Agendas and dates of training sessions 3-^30. Develop menus of researchbased and approved schoolwide change models and instructional/curriculum interventions to guide schools in improvement efforts. 31. Assemble a library of reference folders on a wide variety of topics related to school improvement to send to schools upon request. 32. Write and prepare for Fall 1999 distribution a Beginning Teachers Handbook. 33. Provide focussed and appropriate training for certified staff in Division of Instruction to improve productivity and leadership. 34. Provide appropriate technology and general training for clerical staff of Division of Instruction to improve productivity and communication. Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Title I Smart Start COE Campus Leadership Plan Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Title I Smart Start COE Campus Leadership Plan Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Strategic Plan: Strategy 6 Goals 2000 Goals 2000 Campus Leadership Plan Strategic Plan Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Smart Start Title I COE Strategic Plan Feb. 1999 Jan. 1999 May 1999 June 1999 June 1999 Bonnie Lesley Leon Adams Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Marie McNeal Vanessa Cleaver ' Marion Woods Selma Hobby Marion Woods Bonnie Lesley Kathy Lease Bonnie Lesley Marion Woods Lucy Lyon 'iL Publication of recommended menus. Publication and agendas for training the Campus Leadership Teams. Publication of list of resource topics available and the procedures to access them. Publication of handbook. Agendas and meeting dates for training sessions. Copies of needs assessments Agendas and dates of training sessions35. Provide training for teachers and counselors to improve minority student access and success in Pre-AP and AP courses. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.6.2 NSF Project Nov. 1998 Bonnie Lesley Kathy Lease Mable Donaldson Vanessa Cleaver Gene Parker Marie McNeal Dennis Glasgow Mona Gibbs Jo Evelyn Elston Marion Woods Terrence Roberts ADE Agendas and meeting dates of committee. Publication of recommended revisions to current policies, procedures, and programs. Board adoption of recommended changes.4) BUILDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT 36. Design plan to collaborate with the business community to deliver the Arkansas Scholars program in grade 8 during spring 1999._______________________ 37. Restructure the districts parent/community programs and services to align with the Strategic Plan, the Desegregation and Education Plan, the Campus Leadership Plan, the NSF project. Smart Start, and the requirements of Title 1. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan (sections of enriched, honors, gifted, and advanced placement- courses). Strategic Plan: Strategy 2. Strategy 8. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.8, 5.7. Campus Leadership Plan Goals 2000 Dec. 1999 Dec. 1998 Debbie Milam Linda Young Gene Parker Bonnie Lesley Debbie Milam Leon Adams Catherine Gill Linda Young Patty Kohler Pat Price Paulette Martin Marian Shead-Jackson Marian Baldwin Vanessa Cleaver Terrence Roberts Dates and agendas for meetings. Incorporation in and publication of K-12 Talent Development Plan. Agendas and meeting dates of restructuring team Publication of reorganization and restructuring plan Board approval of reorganization and restructuring plan5) COMMUNICATION . K j
i C4 j iTF 38. Communicate curriculum standards so that all parents and students understand the expected knowledge and skills by grade level and course. 39. Communicate aspects of middle school planning to students, parents, and community for fall 1999.________________ 40. Provide second-language translations of key documents for students and parents. 41. Implement Learning Links, a weekly publication for principals from the Division of Instruction. 42. Publish at least six issues of a newsletter for teachers from the Division of Instruction. 43. Conduct twice-a-month meetings for staff in the Division of Instruction. 44. Conduct quarterly meetings of all clerical staff in the Division of Instruction. Strategic Plan: Strategy 2. Strategic Plan: Strategy 3. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Goals 2000 Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Student Success Model Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Student Success Model Student Success Model Student Success Model May 1999 May 1999 May 1999 September 1998 June 1999 June 1999 August 1998 June 1999 Bonnie Lesley Suellen Vann Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Marie McNeal Terrence Roberts Kathy Lease 'Linda Young Terrence Roberts Gene Parker Kathy Lease Bonnie Lesley Anita Gilliam Regina Moore Marian Baldwin Suellen Vann Bonnie Lesley Bonnie Lesley Bonnie Lesley and designated staff Agendas and meeting dates of team Publication of communications plan Agendas and publications to implement plan Agendas and meeting dates of team Publication of communications plan Agendas and publications to implement plan Publication of documents in second languages Copies of weekly publications Copies of publications. Dates and agendas of meetings. Agendas and dates of meetings6) ASSESSMENT 45. Design and administer CRTs for fall 1998 in reading and mathematics. 46. Design refined CRTs for reading, mathematics, science, and social studies for piloting in spring 1999 and for implementation in fall 1999. 47. Establish Performance Standards in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. 48. Reinvent PRE programs and services to support the Campus Leadership Plan. 49. Refine the Quality Index indicators and develop district and school profiles according to the proposed Quality Index. 50. Embed Title 1 and Smart Start accountability requirements into the Quality Index. Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Strategic Plan: Strategy 8 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan: Sections 5.2.1g, 5.2.2e,5.2.3r, and 5.3.2 Campus Leadership Plan NSF Title I and Smart Start COE Campus Leadership Plan Campus Leadership Plan Title I requirements Sept. 1998 Dec. 1998 Feb. 1999 Dec. 1998 Feb. 1999 Feb. 1999 Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Kathy Lease Kathy Lease Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Marie McNeal Kathy Lease Dennis Glasgow Gene Parker Vanessa Cleaver Marie McNeal Kathy Lease Bonnie Lesley Steve Ross Bonnie Lesley Cluster B Kathy Lease Steve Ross ADE Bonnie Lesley Cluster B Kathy Lease Leon Adams Steve Ross ADE Publication of CRTs Agendas and dates for training sessions Publication of plan Agendas and dates for training sessions Publication of communications plan for staff, parents, and students Agendas and dates of team meetings Publication of proposed Performance Standards Board approval of proposed Performance Standards Copy of reorganization plan Copy of revised Quality Index Copy of revised Quality Index J51. Begin transition plan for a way of reporting to parents on student progress toward meeting the standards and develop plan to redesign the student grading and reporting system to reflect the standards-based focus of the district. 52. Design waiver form and process for schools seeking waivers from policy relating to Campus Leadership. 53. Redesign end-of-year climate survey to include items relating to measuring progress of reform. 54. Design for Board approval an agenda for evaluation of the Districts academic programs. Strategic Plan: Strategy 2. Campus Leadership Plan Campus Leadership Plan Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. Section 2.7.1 Campus Leadership Plan June 1999 October 1998 Feb. 1999 March 1999 Kathy Lease Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Marie McNeal Pat Price Patty Kohler Mable Donaldson Steve Ross Kathy Lease Bonnie Lesley Kathy Lease Bonnie Lesley Sadie Mitchell Kathy Lease Bonnie Lesley Steve Ross Agendas and dates of team meetings Publication of report and recommendations Board approval of changes in grading system and reporting system Plan for teacher/principal training Budget for redesign of report cardsand paper Jectronic Copy of proposed waiver form and process Copy of new survey instruments Agenda item for Board approval. Minutes of the Board meeting.IV. FINANCIAL PLAN A Management Audit Major Tasks/Actlvtties Plan Reference 1. Review and discuss issues among the parties 2. Develop RFP 3. Select vendor 4. Schedule management study activities 5. Conduct stud\' 6. Implementation of recommendations 7. Public report of implementation results B. Campus and District Needs - Capital 1. Campus Facilities I Major Tasks/Activities 1. Review Facilities Study for recommendations on facilities repair and renovation Plan Reference Facilities Study, Volumes 1-13 Financial Priorities Action Plan - Outline Little Rock School District Timeline July 1998 July 1998 September 19998 October 1998 October 1998- March 1999 March 1999- August 1999 August 1999 Timeline October 1998 - November 1998 Responsibility Alliance Board, LRSD Board, LRSD Administration, Chamber of Commerce and business community rcpreselitatives Victor Anderson, Darial Paradis Alliance Board Chamber of Commerce Victor Anderson, LRSD Administration MGT of America LRSD Administration LRSD Administration, LRSD Board, Alliance Board, Chamber reps, business community reps Responsibffity Victor Anderson, Doug Eaton Evidence of Success Recommendation to proceed with management audit Completed RFP Selection of vendor Time line of activities Completed study Completed implementation report Completed report of implementation results Evidence of Success_________________ List of recommended repairs and renovationsMajor Tisks/Activitics 2. Review Facilities Services current recommendations for facilities repairs, renovations 3. Survey school communities for current recommendations for repairs and renovations 4. Review repairs and renovations lists and determine priorities for projects 5. Determine costs of priority list of repair and renovation projects 6. Form Capital Development Team 7. Capital Development Team reviews recommendations of MGT relative to stmcturing capital campaign, reviews cost data on renovation and repair project list, and designs a strategy for raising the capital necessary for the repair and renovation projects 8. Form Capital Needs Awareness Team Finn Reference Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, Sections 2.9, 5.5 Timeline October 1998 - November 1998 October 1998 - November 1998 January 1999 - February 1999 March 1999 - April 1999 May 1999 May 1999 - June 1999 June 1999 - Responsibility Victor Anderson, Doug Eaton, Sadie Mitchell, Sue Ellen Vann, Frances Cawthon, Marian Lacey, Principals, Campus Leadership Teams, PTAs Evidence of Success List of recommended repairs and renovations Sadie Mitchell, Doug Eaton, Les Camine, Victor Anderson List of recommended repairs and renovations Victor Anderson, Doug Eaton, Morl in McCoy, Sadie Mitchell, Frances Cawthon, Marian Lacey, Principals, Campus Leadership Teams, PTAs Doug Eaton and Facilities Services staff Les Camine, LRSD Board, Alliance Board, Chamber reps, business community reps Capital Development Team, Victor Anderson, Mark Milhollen Les Camine, LRSD Board, Alliance Board, Chamber reps. Business I community reps Completed list of priorities for projects Completed list of costs for projects Team is organized Capital strategy for renovation and repair projects completed Team is organizedMajor Tasks/Activities 9. Capital Needs Awareness Team reviews the renovation and repair project list, and the capital strategy for renovation and repair, and develops an awareness campaign for the community 10. Delivery of the Capital Needs Awareness Campaign 11. Schedule and begin repair and renovation projects Plan Reference Timeline July 1999- August 1999 August 1999 - September 1999 October 1999- June 2000 Campus and District Needs - Capital 2. New Construction Major Tasks/Activities 1. . Review revised Desegregation and Education Plan for direction on new school construction 2. Develop plan for the constmction of Stephens School 3. Begin construction on Stephens school Responsibility Capital Needs Awareness Team, Victor Anderson, Sue Ellen Vann Capital Needs Awareness Team, LRSD Board, LRSD Administration, Victor Anderson, Sue Ellen Vann, Principals, Campus Leadership Teams, PTAs, Alliance Board, Chamber reps. Business community reps Doug Eaton, Darral Paradis, Victor Anderson Evidence of Success Completion of community awareness campaign design Campaign results in positive vote in millage election Completion of repair and renovation projects, improved customer service, increased customer satisfaction, greater public and faculty support Plan Reference Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, Section 3.6 Timeline Spring 1998 May 1998 - September 1998 May 1999 Responsibility__________ LRSD Board, Les Camine, Doug Eaton, Sadie Mitchell LRSD Board, Les Camine, Doug Eaton, Sadie Mitchell, Stephens School community. City of Little Rock reps Construction contractor Evidence of Success Determine plan requirements Plan is completed Regular construction progress reportsMajor Tasks/Activities 4, Order furniture and Plan Reference 5. equipment for Stephens school Provide new construction cost data to MGT for inclusion in management study relative to structuring a capital campaign 6. Develop plan for the construction of a West Little Rock School 7. 8. Determine costs for the West Little Rock School project Provide new construction project list and cost data to Capital Development Team 9. Capital Development Team reviews recommendations of MGT relative to structuring capital campaign, reviews cost data on the new construction project list, and designs a strategy for raising the capital necessary for the new construction projects Timeline December 1999 December 1998 May 1998 - November 1998 May 1999 May 1999 May 1999 - June 1999 Responsibility_______ Sadie Mitchell, Stephens Principal, Stephens faculty, Doug Eaton, Darral Paradis, Victor Anderson Victor Anderson LRSD Board, Les Camine, Doug Eaton'. Sadie Mitchell, Victor Anderson, West Little Rock School community Doug Eaton, architects Victor Anderson, Doug Eaton Capital Development Team, Victor Anderson, Mark Milhollen Evidence of Success Orders processed by the Procurement Department Cost data provided Plan is completed List of project costs determined Team receives list Capital strategy for new construction projects completed 3^Major Tasks/Activities 10. Capital Needs Awareness Team reviews the new construction project list, and the capital strategy for new construction, and develops an awareness campaign for the community 11. Delivery of the Capital Needs Awareness Campaign 12. Complete construction of Stephens school 13. Open new Stephens School 14. Finalize plan for the construction of West Little Rock School 15. Begin construction 16. Complete construction of West Little Rock School 17. Deliver Furniture and other furnishings_____ 18. Open new West Little Rock School Plan Reference Timeline July 1999- August 1999 August 1999 - September 1999 June 2000 August 2000 October 1999- December 1999 May 2000 June 2001 June - July 2001 August 2001 Responsibility Capital Needs Awareness Team, Victor Anderson, Sue Ellen Vann Capital Needs Awareness Team, LRSD Board, LRSD Administration, Victor Anderson, Sue Ellen Vann, Principals, Campus Leadership Teams, PTAs, Alliance Board, Chamber reps. Business community reps Contractor, Doug Eaton, Victor Anderson Sadie Mitchell, Principal, Faculty LRSD Board, Les Camine, Doug Eaton, Sadie Mitchell, West Little Rock community. City of Little Rock reps Building Contractor__________ Contractor, Doug Eaton, Victor Anderson______ Darral Paradis, Victor Anderson Sadie Mitchell, Principal, Faculty Evidence of Success Completion of community awareness campaign design Campaign results in positive vote in millage election Construction completed Occupy the new Stephens building Plan is completed Regular building construction reports Construction completed School ready for opening Occupy the new West Little Rock buildingCampus and District Needs - Capital 3. Planning for Surplus Buildings Major Tasks/Activities I. Review Revised Desegregation and Desegregation Plan for direction on use of surplus buildings. 2. Develop plan for the continuing use of Garland School and Mitchell School after the opening of Stephens in August 2000. 3. Develop action plan for the implementation of the continuing use plan for Garland and Mitchell sites 4. Implement continuing use plan for Mitchell and Garland sites following end of 1999-2000 school year Plan Reference Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, Section 3.6 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, Section 3.6 Facilities Study, Volumes 1-13 Campus and District Needs-Capital 4. Timeline September 1998 October 1998 - March 1999 October 1999- December 1999 January 2000- June 2000 Planning for Relocation of Administrative Space Major Tasks/Activities 1. Determine need to relocate administrative office space 2. . Assess space needs, determine costs, allocate funding for new site Responsibility Victor Anderson, Doug Eaton, Junious Babbs, Sadie Mitchell Victor Anderson, Doug Eaton, Sadie Mitchell, Junious Babbs, LRSD Board, Les Camine, Garland and Mitchell school communities Doug Eaton, Mark Milhollen, Sadie Mitchell, Victor Anderson Doug Eaton, Mark Milhollen, Sadie Mitchell, Victor Anderson Evidence of Success Determine plan requirements Plan for continuing use developed Completed action plan District houses a program or tenant that is acceptable to the surrounding community in the Garland and Mitchell sites Plan Reference Facilities Study, Volume 13 Timeline September 1998 - June 1999 July 1999 - January 2000 Responsibility Doug Eaton, Victor Anderson Doug Eaton, Mark Milhollen, Victor Anderson Evidence of Success__________ Completion of needs assessment Completed space utilization plan, cost determination, search of comparable available sites, budget allocatedMajor Tasks/Activities Plan Reference 3. Select site for administrative relocation, negotiate lease or purchase 4. Advertise and sell administrative site to be sold 5. Relocate administrative space C. Transportation Major Tasks/Activities 1. Review Revised Desegregation and Education Plan for direction regarding transportation 2. Develop and implement action plan to ensure compliance with plan obligations 3. Negotiate contract with Laidlaw for 1999-2000 school year 4. Develop action plan for Plan Reference Revised Desegregation and education Plan, applicable sections 5. improvement of operations - Transportation Dept. Determine cost and develop the budget for the Transportation Department for the 1999-200 budget year Timeline February 2000 May 2000- February 2000 May 2000 - June 2000-July 2000 Timeline September - October 1998 October 1998- June 1999 November 1998-December 1998 January 1999 January 1999- February 1999 Responsibility Doug Eaton, Mark Milhollen, Victor Anderson, reps of the administrative unit to be relocated Doug Eaton, Victor Anderson Doug Eaton, Victor Anderson Responsibility Victor Anderson Mike Martello, Darral Paradis, Victor Anderson, Junious Babbs, Principals Mike Martello, Darral Paradis, Victor Anderson, Mark Milhollen Mike Martello, Victor Anderson Mike Martello, Darral Paradis, Mark Milhollen, Victor Anderson Evidence of Success Site selection documents, completed lease or purchase documents Property listed with agent, sale closed New administrative space occupied Evidence of Success Completed review Completed action plan, plan obligations regarding transportation are met Negotiated contract Completed action plan Completed Transportation Department budget for 1999-2000Major Tasks/Activities 6. Implement action plan Plan Reference Timeline February 1999- June 1999 Responsibility Mike Martello, Victor Anderson Evidence of Success Improved operational efficiency, improved customer service, greater customer satisfaction and support D. Security Major Tasks/Activities 1. Survey buildings for adequacy of fire and intrusion alarm systems and video surveillance equipment systems Plan Reference Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, Section 2.9 Timeline September 1998- October 1998 Responsibility Bobby Jones and Security staff Evidence of Success Report on system adequacy 2. 3. Determine priorities for system replacement, costs, and develop projects for system replacement Develop funding strategy for projects 4. Implement alarm and video system projects 5. Develop Quality Index relative to school climate - safety and security 6. Implement Quality Index relative to safety and security 7. Develop action plan to address results of Quality Index relative to security 8. Implement action plans November- December 1998 May 1999 October 1999- June 2000 January 1999 - February 1999 March 1999 March-April 1999 May -June 1999 Bobby Jones, Darral Paradis Bobby Jones , Victor Anderson Bobby Jones, Darral Paradis, Mark Milhollen, Victor Anderson Cluster A, Campus Leadership Teams Bobby Jones, Victor Anderson Campus Leadership Teams Campus Leadership Teams, Bobby Jones, Victor Anderson Campus Leadership Teams, Bobby Jones, Victor Anderson Alarm replacement project list completed Funding strategy implemented Alarm and video system upgrades are installed in buildings Quality Index completed Results of Quality Index Completed action plan Improved security conditions, improved customer service, greater patron supportTechnology Major Tasks/Activities 1 Provide technology project list and cost data to Capital Development Team 2. Capital Development Team reviews recommendations of MGT relative to structuring capital campaign, reviews cost data on the technology project list, and designs a strategy for raising the capital necessary for the technology projects 3. Capital Needs Awareness Team reviews the technology project list, and the capital strategy for technology, and develops an awareness campaign for the community 4. Delivery of the Capital Needs Awareness Campaign 5. Implement Technology projects Plan Reference Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, Section 2.9 - Strategic Plan, Strategy 11, Action step 3 Timeline May 1999 May 1999 - June 1999 July 1999 - August 1999 August 1999 - September 1999 October 1999- June 2000 Responsibility Victor Anderson, John Ruffins, Lucy Lyon, Technology Work Team rep Capital Development Team, Victor Anderson, Mark Milhollen Capital Needs Awareness Team, Victor Anderson, Sue Ellen Vann Capital Needs Awareness Team, LRSD Board, LRSD Administration, Victor Anderson, Sue Ellen Vann, Principals, Campus Leadership Teams, PTAs, Alliance Board, Chamber reps. Business community reps John Ruffins, Lucy Lyon, Darral Paradis, Mark Milhollen, Victor Anderson Evidence of Success Team receives list Capital strategy for technology projects completed Completion of community awareness campaign design Campaign results in positive vote in millage election Technology projects implemented in buildingsLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE RECEWED FEB 3 1999 School Board Presentation February 3, 1999 5:00 P.M. Outline I. Desegregation and Education Plan A. B. Policies: A major effort which continues very close to schedule Middle School I. Curriculum 2. Staffing J. Staff Development c. 4. Budget Communication 1. Neighborhood Schools 2. Middle Schools / 9*^ Grade Transition J. Registration D. 4. StephensGarland / Mitchell Registration 1. Neighborhood Schools 2. Early Childhood II. Technology A. B. Wide Area Net Work Technology Labs I. EASTMcClellan 2. ACCPlato J. ALCJostens C. D. Training Planning for the Future (Lyon memo) III. Campus Leadership A. Quality Index 1. Customer Service & Campus Learning Climate 2. Student Achievement- QUALITY INDICATORS J. Attendance 4. Administrative Regulations & Guidelines 5. Quality Initiative and Planning ModelTechnical Assistance to C.L.T. February 3, 1999 Page 2 Outline B. Student Success Model 1. Knowledge & Skills Continuum a. b. c. d. e. Standards Assessment Graduation Requirements Curriculum Behavior Standards 2. Personalized Education a. b. c. d. e. G/T Early Childhood Title I Special Education ESL J. Staff Development a. b. c. d. Middle School Campus Leadership Urban InitiativeASCD NSF (PreAP & AP) 4. Building Community Support a. b. c. Arkansas Scholars Program Restructure of Community Programs & Services, i.e. CLT, Title 1, NSF Utilization of District Cable Channel and New Outlets 5. CommunicationInstruction a. b. c. d. Learning LinksBuilding Principals CLT Written MaterialsStudents and Parents Staff Newsletter 6. Assessment a. b. c. d. e. CRT Data Analysis Program Standards! Quality Indicators Imbed Title 1, Smart Start Accountability requirements in Quality Index Program Evaluation IV. Financial Plan A. B. C. D. MGT Capital Needs 1. New 2. Renovation Transportation: Contract Technologyreceived FEB 3 ^999 desegrega^ oswwms PRIORITIES MID-YEAR REPORT 1998-99 Introduction I. Desegregation and Education Plan A. B. C. Policies Middle School Marketing and Communication II. III. IV. TABLE OF CONTENTS D. Student Assignment (Neighborhood Schools) Technology A. B. Wide Area Network Technology Labs - Tech 2000 or similar C. High School, Middle School & Elementary ACC Learning labs D. Training Memo to Lucy Lyon Campus Leadership A. Quality Index 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Customer Service & Campus Learning Climate Student Achievement - Value Added Incentives Attendance - Teacher/Student and Dropout Guidelines. Administrative Policy & Report Card Letter to Senator Argue Planning & Campus goals (COE) B. Student Success Model 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Skills & Knowledge Continuum Personalized Education Professional development Community Support Communication Assessment Financial Plan A. B. C. D. E. Management Audit Campus and District Needs - - Capital Transportation Security Technology PAGE 1-3 4 6 9 10 12 14 15 15 15 16 47 17 18 25 26 28 30 36 41 44 45 46 48-49 48 & 49 48 & 55 48 & 56 48 & 57INTRODUCTION MID TERM REPORT PRIORITY I: DESEGREGATION AND EDUCATION PLAN A. B. C. POLICIES MIDDLE SCHOOL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION D. STUDENT ASSIGNMENT (NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS) As you review Priority I, you should note that you have already played a critical role. Much of the background has been set in place by the strategic plan and the working groups that have been championed by Board members. I dont really feel that additional explanation is necessary, but I'm sure that as you review you will note that we are entering a critical stage of the planning and implementation. I predict those areas will also be completed and final implementation will not have significant problems. PRIORITY 2: TECHNOLOGY A. WIDE AREA NETWORK B. TECHNOLOGY LABS c. HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL & ELEMENTARY ACC LEARNING LABS D. TRAINING The work that has been completed in this area has been exemplary. The departments met their goal of having all campuses and divisions ready for on-line communication. As noted in the written explanation however, we are stalled momentarily because of Southwestern Bells inability to provide 56Kb line. That problem should be rectified within the next 30 days. Also note that the technology labs and ALC / ACC labs are all on-line and teachers and student have given those facilities excellent marks. If you remember, we were not able to provide all the software or hardware and we hope that the settlement may provide some relief for that effort. Training continues though the recent storm has interrupted the training facilities, which will delay us in the neighborhood of 20 days. On-line communication to all departments and campuses will be a reality and it becomes obvious that we must keep up the training.The future aspect of technology and the campuses is not contained within this priority, but will be addressed under the Financial Priority. Please note the memorandum to Lucy Lyon regarding the report she is preparing with staff for inclusion with Priority IV. PRIORITY 3: CAMPUS LEADERSHIP A. QUALITY INDEX I. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND CAMPUS LEARNING CLIMATE 2. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTVALUE ADDED INCENTIVES 3. ATTENDANCETEACHER/STUDENT/DROPOUT 4. GUIDELINES, ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY & REPORT CARD 5. PLANNING & CAMPUS GOALS (CCOE) B. STUDENT SUCCESS MODEL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE CONTINUUM PERSONALIZED EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY SUPPORT COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT Please be aware that some of the information which addresses those items noted in A - Quality Index will be discussed in B - Student Success Model. Particularly, Customer Service & Learning Climate are referenced under B. Also, I want you to be aware that we are attempting to coordinate initiatives with the State and National agencies. We are fairly comfortable in the Quality Index arena that the Cluster representatives will be able to have documents for your review by the stated June 1999 completion date. An example of that coordination is that there is a discrepancy in the definitions, i.e. dropout, or an issue which is being currently debated at the Capitol...school safety and how you would quantify? We are very pleased with the progress and see this initiative as way of bringing the district not only in compliance with the campus based accountability initiative but also to focus on improved student achievement. Secondly, we are in the process of designing the training program and timelines. The Brokers have had their initial training and principals are currently being trained. Training for Campus Leadership Teams will begin within 30 to 45 days. The teams have been named and initiation of training and technical assistance is a high priority.The complexity of the efforts in the areas of the Student Success Model is almost mind boggling, yet Dr. Lesley s organizational skills have kept not only the focus but also the productivity has been outstanding. Much of the work in this area is foundational in nature but truly is critical to instructional improvement. There are numerous details and communication gaps that are now being targeted for action. Much of the efforts by the staff in this area interrelate to the Quality Index, which in turn relates to the States initiative Smart Start and campus accountability. Based on the Mid Term Report we not only have made great progress but we are well positioned not only to be in compliance but the student improvement initiative will be in place. FINANCIAL PLAN A. MANAGEMENT AUDIT B. CAMPUS AND DISTRICT NEEDSCAPITAL C. TRANSPORTATION D. SECURITY E. TECHNOLOGY The report indicates major work has not only been completed, but we are well positioned to reach several objectives. First the MGT audit staff should have received all the data requested and they should be in the process of writing their report. In previous communication I noted that we should have a data check, etc. in February or early March. Presently we are not aware of anything that would delay their report to the Board and the Alliance. Currently the staff is preparing a comprehensive review of campus and district requests for facility upgrades. Campuses compiled their recommendations and we hope to have the technology portion within 30 days My thought is that we should have a general understanding developed at a work session on how we should progress from this point. Note the activities involving transportation and security, which were scheduled for resolution, have been completed and those which are scheduled for this spring continue on track for completion. Respectfully Submitted Leslie V. Gamine 2? <1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority I: Desegregation and Education Plan / A. Policies Major Tasks/Activities Review and revise Board policy Section A. Foundations Review and revise Board policy Section B. Board By-laws Review and revise Board policy Section C. General Administration Review and revise Board policy Section D. Fiscal Management Review and revise Board policy Section H. Negotiations Review and revise Board policy Section G. Personnel Review and revise Board policy Section E Support Services Reference to Plan(s) Deseg. Plan 2.1. Deseg. Plan 2.1 Deseg. Plan 2.13. Deseg. Plan. 2.9 Strategic Plan (Strategy 9) Deseg. Plan 2.2. Strategic Plan (Strategy 6) Deseg. Plan 2.10. Timeline August 1998 November 1998 November 1998 January 1999 February 1999 March 1999 April 1999 Responsibility Board Linda Young Board Linda Young Board Linda Young, Les Camine Board Linda Young, Mark Milhollen Board Linda Young, Brady Gadberry Board Linda Young, Dick Hurley Board Linda Young, Vic Anderson Mid-term Report t x" Completed and adopted by tlie Board 8/98. Partially completed portions due for adoption on second reading on 2/28/99. Partially completed and due for adoption on second reading 2/28/99. Examples of national policies reviewed and referenced. Scheduled for partial submission February 1999. Examples of national policies reviewed and referenced. Scheduled for partial submission February 1999. Examples of national policies reviewed and referenced. Scheduled for submission March 1999. Examples of national policies reviewed and referenced. Scheduled for submission April 1999. 'VMajor Tasks/Activities Review and revise Board policy Section J. Students Review and revise Board policy Section 1. Instruction Review and revise Board policy Section K. Community/School Relations Reference to Plan(s) Deseg. Plan 2.5., 2.12. Deseg. Plan Section 5, 2.4., 2.5., 2.6. Strategic Plan (Strategy 1) Strategic Plan (Strategy 4, 5) Timeline May 1999 June 1999 July 1999 Responsibility Board Linda Young, Linda Watson, Jo Evelyn Elston Board Linda Young, Bonnie Leslie Board Linda Young, Debbie Milam, Suellen Vann, Vic Anderson Mid-term Report National policies reviewed and referenced. All dept, heads notified to begin reviewing relevant policies and submit on 1/21/99. District-wide committee formed and scheduled to meet last week in Jan. Policies developed on Sex and Child Offender Notification for Board approval Dec., 1998. Enrollment of Foreign Exchange Students policy developed for Board approval July 23, 1998._________________________________________________ National Policies reviewed and referenced. Scheduled for submission June, 1999. Arkansas Accreditation Standards reviewed. Revised graduation policy for Board approval in December. National policies reviewed and referenced. Scheduled for submission June, 1999.1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority I: Desegregation and Education Plan / B. Middle School Major Tasks/Activities 1. Establish planning committee structure and identify the charge and tasks of each committee 2. Develop District middle school mission statement Submit for Board approval 3. Coordinate planning and implementation issues for middle school transition 4. Steering committee approval of focus committee recommendations on athletic program, curriculum standards, and professional development program 5, Curriculum standards presented for Board approval 6. Brown Bag Lunch session for parents Reference to Plan(s) Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Timeline April 1998 May 1998 August 1999 Oct. 1998 Oct. 1998 Oct. 1998 Responsibility LRSD Administration, Linda Young Steering committee, Linda Young Linda Young, Bonnie Lesley, LRSD Administration Steering committee, focus committee chairpersons (Gene Parker, Ann Blaylock, Wayne Knight) Bonnie Lesley, Linda Young Les Camine, Bonnie Lesley Suellen Vann, Linda Young, LRSD administration Mid-term Report J A Steering committee meeting monthly. Committee forwarded to supt. recommendations in athletics, curriculum, high school transition, and professional development. Focus committees on community/family involvement and student programs scheduled to submit recommendations by February Board approved middle school mission statement May 1998. Developed task timeline and periodically updated timeline. Support Services completed two planning meetings and developed tasks chart and timelines. Identified cross-departmental issues for coordination. Held cross-departmental meetings and developed strategies for identified tasks. Developed summer assistance program for each middle school principal. Obtained grant money to provide 15 days of service by a summer transition teacher for each middle school. Completed. Submitted recommendation to superintendent. Board approved middle school program standards in October 1998. Three Brown Bag Lunch sessions completed in November 1998. All sessions taped and are airing periodically on local access channel.Major Tasks/Activities 7. Vacancy letter announcement/opening preferences to teachers 8. Staffing placement and teacher notification 9. Steering committee approval of middle school and 9"' grade curriculum 10. Middle school and 9* grade curriculum submitted for Board approval 11. Steering committee approval of focus committee recommendations on student program and family and community involvement Reference to Plan(s) Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Timeline J' Nov. 1998 Jan. 1999 Nov. 1998 Nov. 1998 Jan. 1999 Responsibility J Brady Gadberry, Dick Hurley Brady Gadberry, Dick Hurley Steering committee, Bonnie Lesley, Gene Parker, Kathy Lease, LRSD administrators, Linda Young Les Camine, Bonnie Lesley Steering committee, Jo Evelyn Elston, Liz Lucker, Linda Young Mid-term Report Letter provided to teachers January 1999. High school staffing for displaced 9'*' grade teachers held on January 25, 1999. Middle school staffing for displaced b* grade teachers to be held on January 28, 1999. Approved and submitted to superintendent October 1998. T Board approved curriculum October 1998. Curriculum brochures, course selection sheets, counselor briefings completed and preparations for completion of course selection sheets finalized. Scheduled for presentation February 1999 steering committee meeting. 'I
Major TasksZActivities A :: n,. iyfof' * 12. Implementation of professional development program Reference to Plan(s) 4 [ A< Responsibility
Mid-term Report k A-'? 13. Logistical plan finalized and implemented 14. Middle school handbook submitted for Board approval 15. Policy development for middle school program for Board approval Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan
3.4 Desegregation: 3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation
3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Desegregation
3.3.4 Strategic Plan: 3.4 Nov. 1998 July 1999 April 1999 May 1999 LRSD admin., principals, technical assistance team, Linda Young Vic Anderson, LRSD administration Les Camine, Linda Watson Les Carnine, Bonnie Lesley, Linda Young bi 4^^ Secured funding for six days of services from four national consultants. Each consultant will provide services to two middle schools. Developed one day profession development seminar on middle school scheduling to be held on Feb. 1, 1999. Secured funding to provide national expert for scheduling seminar. All middle school principals and a team of 5-6 teachers and registrars will participate as well as representatives from information services, exceptional children and curriculum. Secured agreement from Foundation from the Mid South for all middle schools to participate in the Carnegie self study process over a three year period. Each school will have 3-5 teachers trained to facilitate local school discussions utilizing the data generated from the self study with the objective of developing and reviewing schools practices and programs. This agreement provides of $120,000 of services for the District Coordinated plan and timeline developed, tasks assigned to responsible department heads, cross-departmental tasks identified and assigned. Committee to develop middle school handbook scheduled to begin meeting January 1999. District administrators reviewing policies relevant to their departments. Reviewed existing District policies. Policy development occurring throughout implementation process. Retention and promotion policy developed for new grade level configuration and submitted for Board approval January 1999.1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority I: Desegregation and Education Plan / C. Marketing and Communication Major Tasks/Activities Implement assignment programs. Conversion to middle schools. Implement programs...designed to improve and remediate the academic achievement of African-American students.... Implement programs, policies and/or procedures...to promote and encourage parental and community involvement and support in the operation of LRSD.... School construction/closing. Desegregated housing. Attract/recruit students to Interdistrict schools. Reference to Plan(s) Desegregation: 2.3, 3.1 Desegregation: 3.4 Desegregation: 2.7 Desegregation: 2.8 Strategic Plan: (Strategy 4) Desegregation: 3.6 Desegregation: 3.9 Desegregation: 4.5 Timeline September - October, 1998 July 1998 June 1999 October, 1998 July 1998- June 1999 July 1998 June 1999 September - October 1998 July 1998 - June 1999 Responsibility Junious Babbs, Suellen Vann Suellen Vann and other district administrators Suellen Vann Dr. Les Camine, Suellen Vann and other district administrators Sadie Mitchell, Suellen Vann, and other district administrators Dr. Les Camine Junious Babbs, Suellen Vann Mid-term Report Completed Ongoing Vann???? Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority I
Desegregation and Education Plan / D. Student Assignment (Neighborhood Schools) Major Tasks / Activitin '. - r f School attendance zone / baseline information compiled. 2. LRSD Student Assignment Work Team reconvenes / meets weekly. 3. Proposed attendance zones are approved by the Student Assignment Work Team Committee. 4. Establish 99-2000 data base of proposed attendance zones. 5. Building capacity study review to determine building utilization! capacities at high schools. 6. Educate the community surrounding Mitchell and Garland regarding the scheduled closing for the 2000-2001 school year. 7. Inservice building principals! cabinet on proposed zones Reference to i-Xs ^Timeline = 4c4 i ?,. -V'. I. > Responsibility, r- Mid-term Report - > W*. 'V 's .7 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 July, Aug. 98 Aug., Sept. 98 Sept. 98 Sept. 98 Sept. 98 Sept. 98 Oct. 98 r
Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs John Ruffins Julie Wiedower Victor Anderson Junious Babbs Victor Anderson Junious Babbs Sadie Mitchell Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Completed - August 1998 Completed - August, September, October 1998 Completed - October 1998 Completed - October 1998 Completed - September 1998 Completed - October 1998 Completed - October 1998 \o'Major/Tasks A Activitii<'is
.'fi Reference to Timeline Plan(s) * i- Responsibility^ Mid-term Report -J.. , 8. A senes of informational announcements / programs will be provided (i.e. media / press releases, publications. Town Hall meetings, cable program presentations). Deseg Plan Section 3 Oct., Nov. 98 Junious Babbs Suellen Vann Julie Wiedower Completed - October 1998 9. Reassessment of magnet seat allocation for elementary ! high schools. 10. Survey students and parents to seek input toward the proposed restructing and their 99-2000 intended school assignment. 11. Adopt LRSD attendance zones. 12. Registration for new students and voluntary transfers 13. Notify parents of 1999-2000 school assignment 14. Notify parents of 1999-2000 4-year-old assignment. 15. LRSD will continue to promote and participate in Interdistrict school agreement with PCSSD. Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg Plan Section 3 Deseg. Plan Section 4 Oct. 98 Nov. 98 Dec. 98 Feb.99 March 99 April 99 June 99 Junious Babbs Sadie Mitchell Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower LRSD Board of Directors Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Junious Babbs Julie Wiedower Completed - December 1998 Completed-November 1998 Completed-November 1998 1Priority: Technology Wide Area Network Since July 1998 more than one third of LRSD sites have been added to the Districts wide area network. In only a few months and with no additional staff (until December) capability for connectivity has been established at sixty District sites. All sites have data wiring to the office and library and all sites have file servers with e-mail capability. Nine sites are ready and waiting for the delivery of phone lines requested through the Arkansas Department of Information Services. When complete connectivity is in place, staff will be able to communicate electronically within the District and throughout the world. Access to the Internet is another key component of the wide area network that is now available in most schools. District technical staff has become more proficient in supporting the complex local and wide area networking architecture. Staff is to be commended for their growing knowledge base needed to support the WAN and for their tireless efforts in seeing that connectivity is achieved as soon as possible. Technology Labs The EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) lab at McClellan was installed during the summer of 1998. A cooperative effort with Wellsco Graphics Solutions and Integraph Corporation, this program is part of a larger project begun at Greenbrier High School. Students work through a curriculum that integrates advanced software applications into the learning process. The focal point of this lab is to develop student learning through the use of sophisticated tools, teaming, and real-life situations. Content area cuniculum is supported through the work done on projects. As of January, nineteen students were enrolled in this program. An effort is underway at McClellan to recruit additional students.ACC Learning Labs Metro-ACC In a very short time period in the summer of 1998 the Accelerated Learning Center at Metropolitan was installed. The building was wired, the network installed, the teachers trained and the program was operational. Students registered and were scheduled by August and by December, ten students had earned a diploma. New students are being continually enrolled and there is a waiting list that is growing every day. Students work on curriculum content through the use of computer-based instruction from Plato. Staff at Metro is currently investigating the possibility of expanding the program to a year-round school. The Evening High School continues to be successful. All students who were on the fall waiting list have now earned credits. Approximately 100 students were enrolled in the month of December. ALC The ALC is another example of substantial accomplishment being done in a short period of time. Since last summer a needs assessment of the ALC program was completed, staff was hired and trained and the network installed. Over one hundred students were enrolled first semester and forty-two returned to their schools. Students are actively participating in computerbased instruction daily, using curriculum software from Jostens Learning. Training Technology training for all staff occurs continually both at the central level and at the building level. During the first semester over 600 staff members completed computer training classes. District staff has designed a training program for principals and secretaries that will provide basic computer skills that will enable them to use the Districts network for electronic communication. Specialists in the Department of Instructional Technology have created all the teaching materials required for these classes and trained the instructors who will provide the training. Classes begin February 1 and most of them are filled.Priority: Technology Major Tasks/Activities Wide Area Network Plan Reference 2.9 5.4 1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Timeline January 1999 Responsibility Ruffins/Lyon Mid-term Report All LRSD sites are wired for Local Area Network connectivity. All sites have file servers with email capability. Fifty-one of sixty sites now have access to the internet, the other nine sites are waiting for 56Kb line.Priority: TechnoloKV Major Tasks/Activities Technology Labs Plan Reference 2.9 5.4 ACC Learning Labs 2.9 5.4 5.6 Training 2.9 5.4 1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Timeline Original implementation McClellan 1998-99 Original implementation 08-98 Expansion 1999 On-going i Responsibility Lyon/Carter Ruffins/Lyon/Green/Sain Lyon/Staff Mid-term Report All software and hardware installed in McClellan EAST lab by start of school Teacher hired and trained 19 students enrolled as of 1/99 Metro-ACC Staff hired (July/August 98) Hardware installed 8/98 Staff trained 8/98 Students registered and scheduled 8/98 10 students earned diploma by 12/98 All students on EHS waiting list completed credits Enrollment of new students continuing Staff development continuing ALC Needs assessment of ALC program completed Staff hired Hardware and software installed Staff trained 105 students enrolled first semester 42 students returned to their schools 629 staff completed computer training classes between 7/98 and 1/99 Basic technology training for principals/secretaries scheduled to begin February 1 Materials created and instructors trained for principals/secretaries training projectDate: January 12, 1999 To: Lucy Lyon From: Les Camine I enjoyed the visit this morning and following is the outline that I thought we should follow. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. Vision of technology based on the educational benefits, along with a multiyear plan and detailed budget for implemeritation. An implementation plan with infrastructure to support teaching and learning with a reasonable access for all. Focus of integration of technology into curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Develop and maintain administrative leadership and community support for the technology initiative. Modify or restructure the district to gain efficiency and effectiveness, which is possible with the use oHechnology. Develop a training and development plan which will encourage use and develop the benefits of technology. Emphasis on using the tool of technology to enhance teaching and learning. . Develop a plan of technical support to address the ongoing care and feeding of the technology system. The list or outline should not be thought of as a major thesis. Please condense to no more than four pages. Obviously, this should not be narrative form but more an outline or bullets to establish the content. For example in the training (VI) note my thought that the first hurdle is to get people using the technology on a daily basis (email) and direct input for grades at the quarter. Simplify the use of progress reports and with a similar system so that we automate the system. My thought was we should bring secondary up first because we can save the teachers time. The following were the areas that I suggest should be resolved by April 1,1999 I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Note outline for Bond and Levy Issue. List of technology Users by School. Grade Book Package Sufficient terminals for teacher use at each secondary school for direct grade entry. Instructional and Curriculum management system which will support assessment, personalized education plans, and standards based education. {Start meetings with special education, and other parties who need specialized data to unify the system. We need to discuss prior to moving on this issue. Suggest after M.L. King break.)Priority: Quality Index: (2) Student Achievement and Value-Added Incentives Major Tasks/Activities_______ 1. Identify specific achievement indicators. 2. Identify specific standards/ benchmarks. 3. Identify value-added incentives. Plan Reference Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, sections 2.7,5.2.1, and 5.3 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, sections 2.7, 5.2, and 5.3. Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, sections 5.8 Timeline June 1999 June 1999 June 1999 Responsibility Lesley/Cluster B Lesley/Cluster B Lesley/Cluster B Mid-Term Report______________________________________ Conducted first meeting of Cluster B on Nov. 20, 1998. Reviewed charge, draft of Campus Leadership Plan, and resource documents
discussed and approved proposed work plan for completion of tasks. Conducted Internet search and purchased other resources to determine practices in other states and districts, especially those with value-added approaches. Drafted preliminary list of academic indicators for elementary, middle, and high schools for the Quality Index to use for discussion purposes, Jan. 1999. Met with Dr. Steve Ross of the University of Memphis on Jan. 15, 1999, to discuss Tennessee's value-added accountability system and preliminary LRSD draft of academic indicators. Second meeting of Cluster B scheduled for Feb. 15, 1999. Discussed with Dr. Steve Ross (see #1 above) ways to assign weights of importance and ways to assess progress toward standards at Jan. 15, 1999, meeting. Consulted research documents on practices in other states and districts. Conducted preliminary research on practices in other states and districts. 1'1\QUALITYIND^ Cluster C Sadie Mitchell January 25, 1999 A. B. C. Student Dropout - Valerie Hudson Teacher Attendance - Carol Green Student Attendance - Jo Evelyn Elston Cluster C has been charged to review Student Attendance, Teacher Attendance and Student Dropout. The Cluster has been divided into three subcommittees who are meeting on a regular basis. The committee feels that the significance of their work is important and will assist in supporting quality schools. It has been critical to identify the personnel and others who are responsible or involved in the three areas. Student Dropout There have been many discussions regarding problems centered around student dropout. Many of these when corrected will have an impact on reducing the Districts dropout rate. Attendance secretaries not having open access to the LRSD AS400 computer system, Registrars have open access but debate about whose responsibility it is to track dropouts and change the code in the system. No accountability if it doesnt get done. In the past, Student Assignment had a central person communicating with the schools continuously tracking students. This person was never replaced. Sixteen and seventeen year olds obtaining a waiver and not getting their GED. No tracking is done. Can they return to public school after they have dropped out? The over use of NE code, meaning on record the previous year and not presently enrolled. Withdrawal codes need to be more clearly defined and become more simplified. We need to set policies for all students K - 12 who dropout from the LRSD, realizing students in K - 6 are not reported as dropouts. The last time policies were made in regards to dropping out was in 1991. The termination of 3 truancy positions and the dropout prevention coordinator assuming the responsibility. Dropout records must be accurate as it affects DFA reporting. Timeline of reports.The Student Dropout Committee is making recommendations for resolving issues listed above as well as reviewing old Board Policies as they relate to student dropout. Recommendations to provide a central location for secretaries to report will be made from the Student and Teacher Attendance Committee. It will be recommended for the Administrative Services Department to develop/update a Student Attendance Reporting Procedures Manual as a reference for district registrar and attendance secretaries. Teacher Attendance The sub-committee has defined the definition for teacher attendance. Measurements and school rubrics are being established. The majority of the time has been given to addressing incentive programs whether individual or school-wide. The Districts Strategic Plan recommendations for teacher attendance has been a guide. Committee members are securing teacher incentive plans from other school districts. scheduled to complete Board adopted standards. Future meetings have been Student Attendance The Committee has agreed to recommend using the State Department of Educations definition for student attendance. Immediate changes include drafting another student attendance reporting form, which will be simplified. Suggested incentives are still being pursued for schools improving student attendance. (See Attachment)Quality Index Committee: Student Attendance The Quality Index Committee on Student Attendance met five times following its initial organization on November 9, 1998. Meetings were held on November 16'*', December 1" & 15'*', January 12'*' and 21, 1999. After much discussion, review of district policies and procedures relating to student attendance, and a review of research-based strategies that have proven effective in improving student attendance, the committee submits the following recommendations for consideration. L Student Attendance Definition Bring the student attendance definition used in the Quality Index in line with the definition used by the Arkansas Department of Education. Definition: Student Attendance - The total number of days attended plus the total number of days absent by students in an individual school divided by the number of school days taught in the District during that quarter (Pre-K enrollment totals not included). EL Student Attendance Incentive Plan Establish a district level committee to annually select the school/schools to receive an incentive award for achieving significant irrqjrovement in the annual student attendance rate based on defined criteria. Committee Composition The committee shall be composed of an associate superintendent, community representatives, a representative from the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and a representative from the Financial Accounting Department of the Little Rock School District. Incentive Categories Awards will be made in four categories: Category I Diamond Superlative Award - Presented to the school that had the greatest percentage increase in student attendance over the previous school year. An additional bonus will be awarded if the increase is 6% or above. Category 2 Gold A ward- Presented to the school (s) whose attendance for the past school year was in the 95-100% range and achieved a 1% increase in the annual student attendance rate. Category 3 Silver Award - Presented to the school (s) whose annual student attendance rate for the past school year was in the 91-94% range and achieved a 2% increase in the annual rate when compared to the previous year. Category 4 Bronze Award -Presented to the school (s) whose annual student attendance rate for the past school year was in the 86-90% range and achieved a 3% increase in the annual student attendance rate when compared to the previous year.Suggested Incentives School Monetary Awards for Exemplary Improvements Free No Student Contact Day School Plaque and Board Recognition Catered Meals on Teacher Workday Full Page Newspaper Ad and Achievement Banner School Van that rotates year to year Complete Landscaping of School Campus Top of the List School for School Improvements Outdoor Recreational Equipment Staff Membership in Fitness Center or equipment placed In building, if space peirmits Individual Bonus for all School Staff III. Implementation Procedures The LRSD Board of Directors will annually establish a Student Attendance Incentive Fund to be awarded to District schools that achieve significant improvements in the annual student attendance rate. it The LRSD superintendent designee shall convene the Student Attendance Incentive Selection Committee to review the district's 3rd quarter attendance report and determine the recipients of the annual Student it it it Attendance Incentive awards. In the event of a tie in the Diamond Category, the percentages will be rounded to three decimal places. One-fourth of the annual Student Attendance Incentive Fund will be aside for the Diamond Category. set A minimum of one-third of the Diamond Category funds will be pledged for the bonus award. - _ - ----- The remaining incentive funds will be divided equally among the Gold, Silver S Bronze Categories. Recipients of the annual Student Attendance Incentive awards will be announced at the April Board of Directors meeting. Procedural guidelines and the awards for each category will be distributed each year to building administrators at the Principals' Institute. The District Student Attendance Incentive Initiative shall be evaluated annually to determine is effectiveness in improving student attendance. In addition to the District level school incentives to improve student attendance,e each school, through its Campus Leadership Team, will implement an incentive plan that rewards/recognizes individual students for exemplary school attendance and/or for significant improvement in school attendance. 2Implementation Timeline Activity Beginning Date End Date Person Responsible 1. Determine Student Attendance Award pool 2. Organize Incentive Committee 3. Convene Incentive Committee to establish awards for each category 4. Distribute Procedural guidelines and award incentive data 5. Prepare announcement S present awards 6. Evaluate effectiveness of Incentive Awards Initiative As important as research-based data confirm, May 1 May 1 June 1 July 1 April 15 May July 1 J une 1 July 15 August 1 Principal's Institute April Board Meeting August LRSD Board of Directors Supt/Designee Committee Chairperson Assoc. Supt. for School Services Assoc. Supt. School Services LRSD Supt. & Incentive Comm. Incentive Comm. & Assoc.Supt. School Services the District-level school incentives are, we believe and that the most significant changes to improve attendance and the schools' holding power can and must occur at each individual school. These efforts should include strategies which enhance academic success, promote membership and belonging by improving school climate so that students will want to come to school and feel welcomed by all staff
strategies that involve parents and students in meaningful roles, and strategies that encourage collaboration between the school and community partners. A list of research-based practices which have been shown to improve school attendance are listed below: Research-based Practices Which Increased Attendance Individualization of Teaching Activity Teaching Cooperative Learning Mentoring Peer Tutoring Respect for Students Attention to Learning Styles Reducing Number of Retention Reducing Suspensions Rapport from Staff Safe school Violence Prevention Programs School Transfers Help with Personal Problems Help Making up Work Minimize Punishment S Verbal Reprimands Promote Personal Attention from Teachers Provide Parent Workshops Create Informal Learning Environments Empower Students and Parents 3other Recontmendatlons 1 . Standardize procedures district-wide for recording and reporting student attendance and tardies. 2. Develop an daily absentee report, which could be run by teachers showing only those students who were scanned as absent in class for that day. This report would be similar to the current kdd/Drop Report, which was developed by Information Services. The Attendance Secretary would run this report after completing the scanning each day and teachers would be asked to review it and turn in corrections daily. This would eliminate the Confirming Attendance Reports, which are currently run every two weeks and would provide administrators. a more up-to-date attendance record for use by the 3. Create a Support Staff/Clerical Supervisor position. which would be available for training and supervision of school secretaries, attendance secretaries, and registrars. At present. Information Services trains new personnel in the use of the computers but there is no one available to train new secretaries regarding other procedures or to help with policy questions. As a result, we do not have consistency among the schools with the way things are done. maintaining secretarial/registrar handbooks. This supervisor would also be responsible for 4 . Clearly define to whom the responsibility for attendance reporting is assigned at the local school. what attendance related duties. There appears to be some confusion as to if any. are the registrars and what responsibilities are assigned the attendance secretary/clerk. 5. Consider establishing a board policy that makes three tardies equivalent to an absence. 6. Develop a procedure that is used by the district to drop from the rolls those students who are 18 and older and have quit attending. Since we do not drop for non-attendance, many of these students are carried on roll long after they have attending and we have quit receiving funding from the State. These students are beyond the compulsory attendance age so there is no threat from the law to force them to attend. The district needs a policy that after so many absences that are unexcused, 18 year old students can be dropped from roll. 41998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: Quality Index: 3) Attendance - Teacher/Student/At Risk Dropout Major Tasks/Activities Plan Reference Timeline Responsibility Mid-term Report 1. Identify specific standards for student attendance by grade level 2.6 2.9 2.11 June 1999 Mitchell Committee reviewing existing policy and guidelines for student attendance 2. Identify specific standards for teacher attendance. June 1999 Mitchell Committee reviewing options for acceptable standards 3. Create incentives for 1 & 2 to recognize and create improvement in 1 & 2 2.6 5.8 June 1999 Mitchell Committees are still meeting and brainstorming guidelines and procedures for incentives 4. Identify students for at- risk and drop out reduction 2.4 2.5.4 2.7 June 1999 Mitchell Counselors and principals are identifying students who are at risk. A schoolbased committee is being organized to review at-risk students as they enter school and attempt to drop out. Committee making efforts to redesign drop out/withdrawal procedure.1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: Guidelines, Administrative Policy & Report Card Major Tasks/Activities Develop guidelines and administrative policy for campus leadership implementation State developed campus report card is modified to include quality indicators Plan Reference 6 5 6 Timeline June 1999 June 1999 Responsibility Carnine/Cluster D Carnine/Cluster D Mid-term Report Reviewed current handbook for content Established timeline for additional items for inclusion from clusters A, B, C and E Reviewed report card and proposed legislation Reviewed Smart Start accountability plan Reviewed examples of current application of Smart Start accountability Created report card with Clusters A, B, C indicators Established format for LR report card 3^sSSs*^ Little Rock School District OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT January 19, 1999 Senator Jim Argue 5905 Forest Place #210 Little Rock, AR 72207 Re: School Report Card Dear Senator: Recommended Indicators: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Graduation Rate Dropout Rates ACT (Percentage taking and Average Score) Attendance Rates (Students) Test Scores on Standardized and Norm Referenced Tests Learning Climate (Includes school safety information)* Qualification of teachers There are certainly other indicators that could be used but most of the research suggests parents will only pay attention to a fairly small number and these appear most often in the literature. Comparison Data: 1. 2. 3. 4. District / State / National Test Scores District / Socio economic strata / State Ibid. / National District /Mobility Factor / State Urban / Urban ** Communication: I suggest that a public meeting be required at the campus not only to explain the report card, but also to gain understanding of the improvement initiative that has been developed by the campus leadership team. Also, mailing after the public meeting or giving out on parent conference day? * Important that this not be an incident report but the combined assessment of teachers, parents and students. " Socio-economic data for L.R. Public Schools and L.R. has 2.4 times the state average for low income students / educationally disadvantaged. Mobility data for L.R. campuses indicate many have rates exceeding 50%. It is hard to be accountable for children you have not taught. Important to have comparative data with other urban centers since L.R. is the only urban area within the state. 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 334-2000 January 21, 1999 Page 2 mm Explanation: Comparison data should not be biased based on students' scores. That information should be reported. However, research has indicated that you can get a much better view of a successful school by eliminating bias factors such as socio-economic status, race, gender, education attainment of parents, etc. The recently released U.S. News and World Report, January 18, 1999 on successful high schools used a statistical model to discover and report factors that note schools that do great jobs regardless of the aforementioned bias factors. As noted in the article anyone can come up with a list of Americas best high schools where kids have high SAT scores. Such a list would not reveal much about the quality of the schools, but it would reveal that family circumstances strongly influence achievement in school and that well-to-do kids with college-educated parents tend to do well academically no matter what school they attend. U. S. News and World Report. Furthermore, the educational effectiveness is no longer the score a child makes on a given test but the gain a child achieves from year to year. Utilizing statistical methodology would allow you to take the bias out yet insure the rigor of the programs based on the gains or value added after the child enters the classroom. Tennessees Valued-Added Assessment System The thesis that Im supporting as a report card is then more than just report on family circumstances. It is a school report which not only gives a snap shof but also adjusts the data (academic gains) for comparative purposes on judging the effectiveness of the campus. If the system is not treated in a similar fashion I suspect from past battles in this area that it will become bogged down with charges of economic and racial bias. Secondly, from experience, 1 think you would understand it is much easier to work with the staff to ensure a high quality education is being provided regardless of family circumstances, etc. I have been extremely brief, and Im sure opened up more questions than I have provided answers but given the opportunity, I can produce expert testimony which could be favorable to your indicated policy initiative. Respectfully, Leslie V. Camine Superintendent of Schools cc: Senator John RiggsCluster E Quality Index: 5) Planning and Campus Goals (COE) Cluster E has met twice as a total group and three times in a small group setting to plan for the group meetings. The first meeting was an overview of total Quality schools with focus on its characteristics, the process for integrating Campus Leadership Teams with TQS and its value to student achievement. The second meeting was discussions and modeling of the basic principles of teamwork and developing team plans. Future meetings will undertake the task of developing a document that will outline the planning process and procedures to support Total Quality Schools and campus accountability. Inclusive in the process will be tools to be used in planning at the school level using the criteria based on achieving the overall campus goals. Curriculum, instructional equity, data collection and analysis, accountability, student achievement will be areas considered in developing this instrument.1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: Quality Index: 5) Planning and Campus Goals (COE) Major Tasks/Activities 1. Create planning process to support LR charge for Total Quality Schools and state campus accountability Plan Reference 5 6 Timeline June 1999 Responsibility Cawthon/Lacey/Cluster E Mid-term Report Cluster E and subcommittees will continue work on a document for the planning process and procedures for TQS1998-99 Work Plan for LRSD Priorities Priority: III. B (1) Continuum of Knowledge and Skills Major Tasks/Activltles___________ 1. Review and recommend revisions of the Board's Instruction policies. 2. Complete the 7-12 curriculum standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Plan Reference Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Goals 2000 Timeline April 1999 January 1999 Responsibility Bonnie Lesley Linda Young Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Marie McNeal Vanessa Cleaver Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Lucy Lyon Mid-Term Report______________________________________ 'Reviewed existing Board policies and Administrative Directives to determine needs for revision and new policy statements. 'Obtained copies of NSBA model policies for curriculum, instruction, and assessment. 'Revised graduation policy for Board approval in December 1998. 'Reviewed 1991 Curriculum Audit for suggestions on necessary curriculum/instruction policies. 'Reviewed Arkansas Accreditation Standards. 'See also Priority I: Desegregation and Education Plan/ A. Policies, #9. 'Drafted a new policy on Credit-by-Examination to be submitted to the Board of Education in February 1999. 'Drafted new regulations on elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school promotion to be submitted to the Board of Education for information at January 1999 meeting. 'Middle school program standards drafted, presented to the Board, and approved for use in developing core curriculum standards in October 1998. 'Teacher committees appointed to complete curriculum/program standards for reading/language arts and tor ESL courses for grades 6-12 (work to be completed by March 1, 1999). 'Social studies curriculum standards drafted for grades 7-12 (work to be completed by March 1999). 'Standards in mathematics and science have been completed for grades 7-8. 'Standards for high school mathematics and science courses are under development.___________________Major Tasks/ActlvItles________ 3. Construct curriculum maps of LRSD standards/benchmarks with Arkansas standards, SAT9 testing objectives (plus other tests as appropriate), and instructional materials. Plan Reference Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Goals 2000 Timeline January 1999 Responsibility Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Marie McNeal Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Lucy Lyon Mid-Term Report *K-6 language arts curriculum maps drafted, completed, and prepared for publication and dissemination in December 1998. *7-12 reading/language arts curriculum maps drafted, completed, and prepared for publication and dissemination in January 1999. *K-6 social studies curriculum maps drafted, completed, and prepared for publication and dissemination in December 1998. *7-12 social studies curriculum maps drafted, completed, and prepared for publication and dissemination in January 1999. Curriculum maps for science and mathematics, grades K-4, have been completed and submitted to the Assoc. Supt. Curriculum maps for science and mathematics, grades 5-8, are substantially complete and will be submitted by the end of January.Major Tasks/Activities____________ 4. Review and revise middle and high school Curriculum Catalog
conduct orientation sessions for central office staff, principals, and counselors. 5. Develop specific plan for implementation of K-6 curriculum standards in English language arts and social studies. 6. Pilot new science curriculum in selected classes at grades K-8. Plan Reference_______ Strategic Plan: Strategy Goals 2000 2 Strategic Plan. Strategy 2 NSF Project Goals 2000 Timeline______ December 1998 February 1999 1998-99 Responsibility Bonnie Lesley Gene Parker Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Marie McNeal Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Lucy Lyon Carol Green Jo Evelyn Elston Gene Parker Marie McNeal Pat Price Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Pat Price Mid-Term Report_____________________________________ Notified central and school-level staff of deadline of October 16, 1998, for submitting proposed new courses. Worked with school-level staff (teachers, counselors, registrars, principals) and with central curriculum staff in October, November, and early December to ensure accuracy of documented curriculum. Middle school curriculum committee approved proposed new middle school curriculum in November 1998. Middle School Steering Committee approved proposed new middle school curriculum in November 1998. Board approval of new middle school curriculum in November 1998. Published middle school course selection sheets for each of the eight middle schools in December 1998. Decided to publish triple-fold brochure on middle school curriculum for students and parents instead of a curriculum catalog: available in January 1999. Board approval of new high school courses and new high school curriculum in November 1998. Published High School Course Selection, 1999-2000 (tor students and parents) in December 1998
distributed to Board members at December meeting. Published high school course selection sheets in December 1998. Published High School Curriculum Catalog, 1999-2000 (for principals, counselors, registrars, and teachers) in December 1998. Submitted new course numbers for middle and high school courses to technology department. Staff orientation meetings scheduled for elementary counselors, middle school principals and counselors, and high school teams during early January 1999.__________________ K-3 reading/language arts curriculum implementation plan drafted and revised. 4-5 reading/language arts curriculum implementation plan drafted in January 1999. Science and Technology for Children kits have been and will continue to be piloted during the remainder of the school year at Rockefeller, Franklin, Wakefield, and Chicot.Major Tasks/Activities___________ 7. Pilot new mathematics curriculum in selected classes at grades K-8. 8. Complete plan for middle school curriculum for fall 1999. 9. Publish Middle and High School Student/Parent Curriculum Handbooks. 10. Define and establish Delivery Standards. 11. Align school schedules, PreK-12 reading curriculum, instructional strategies, materials, assessment, professional development, monitoring/ coaching, and parent information/ education with Strategic Plan, Desegregation Plan, and Smart Start. Plan Reference NSF Project Goals 2000 Strategic Plan: Strategic 3 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. 5.4 Goals 2000 Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 and 3 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Goals 2000 Strategic Plan: Strategy 2 Strategic Plan: Strategy Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, sections 521., 5.2.2, and 5.2.3 3. Timeline 1998-99 October 1998 January 1999 January 1999 November 1998 Reeponsibllity Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Mable Donaldson Patty Kohler Pat Price Linda Young Gene Parker Bonnie Lesley Bonnie Lesley Jo Evelyn Elston Marian Lacey Suellen Vann Bonnie Lesley Gene Parker Gene Parker Pat Price Patty Kohler Mable Donaldson Leon Adams Marion Woods Mid-Term Report Investigations in Data, Time, and Space have been and will continue to be piloted during the remainder of the school year at Romine, grades K-5. Connected Math Project has been piloted as a replacement module in all grade 6 and 7 classrooms in the District.________ See #4 above. Board approved middle school program standards in October 1998. Board approved new middle school curriculum in November 1999. See also Priority 1. Desegregation and Education Plan/ B. Middle School #4, #5, and #10. See #4 above. High School Course Selection, 1999-2000 (for students and parents) published in December 1998. Middle school curriculum brochure scheduled to be published in January 1999. ____________________________________ Reviewed research syntheses on delivery standards for Far West Lab. Conducted preliminary conversations on what Delivery Standards for LRSD might look like._______________________ K-3 Literacy Committee met on Aug. 31, Sept. 16, Oct. 30, Dec. 17, and Jan. 8. Draft report of recommendations was completed on Dec. 18, 1998. Report includes the following: Review of current District curriculum, assessment, and implementation. Review of Arkansas Smart Start Initiative to identify possible gaps between the Initiative components and the District's curricular focus. Identification of all supplemental " reading programs currently in use in primary level classrooms and noted compatibility with the goal, the District curriculum, and the Smart Start Initiative. Comparison of District student performance to statewide student performance for the purpose of creating a context for District benchmarking. Summary of key components of best practice efforts in early reading education nationwide. Outline of recommendations. Proposed budget for 1999-2000. ^3Major Tasks/Activltles_________ 12. Align school schedules, mathematics curriculum, and professional development with Strategic Plan and Revised Desegregation and Education Plan. 13. Develop in collaboration with Linda Watson a list of behavior standards
adopt a discipline/ classroom management/ character education program and curriculum for teaching the behavior standards to all students. 14. Propose for Board adoption revised Graduation Standards and revision of the core curriculum requirements to align with new state requirements. Plan Reference Strategic Plan: Strategy 3 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, sections 5.3, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.3.4, 5.3.5 NSF Project Strategic Plan: Strategy 10 Goals 2000 State law Strategy Plan: Strategy 2 Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, section 5.4 Goals 2000 Timeline November 1998 March 1999 November 1998 Responsibility Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Leon Adams Patty Kohler Mable Donaldson Pat Price Marion Woods Marie McNeal Jo Evelyn Elson Patty Kohler Linda Watson Bonnie Lesley Frances Cawthon Marian Lacey Kathy Lease Jo Evelyn Elston Marian Lacey Bonnie Lesley Mld'Term Report 'The mathematics curriculum has been revised by a teacher committee to include a smaller number of concepts at each grade level. Training tor teachers on the revised curriculum has begun and continued training will occur as the NSF standards-based math curricula are phased in over the next few years. CRTs are being developed tor use each quarter in grades 2-6 to measure student mastery of the mathematics grade-level standards and benchmarks. NSF grant strategies are underway to improve student performance in Algebra I and to increase enrollment and success rate in upper-level mathematics courses. The extended-year Algebra I program will take place during summer 1999 to help students achieve better in Algebra I. Conducted research on model classroom management programs. Exchanged information with Linda Watson. Scheduled a representative from each school to attend the ADE conference on Character-Center Teaching and Learning on January 26, 1999. Scheduled a meeting with Dr. Terry Roberts to consult with the District on this initiative on January 26, 1999. Board approval of new graduation policy in December 1999. Published new graduation policy in High School Course Selection, 1999-2000 (for students and parents) in December 1998. Published new graduation policy in High School Curriculum Catalog, 1999-2000 (for staff) in December 1998. Conducted orientation meetings on new graduation policy and high school curriculum for staff in early January 1999.Major Tasks/Activltles____________ 15. Implement Year One of NSF grant project: Extended Year Algebra I
AP examinations
new teacher training
Vital Link
and Family Math/Science programs. Plan Reference NSF Project Timeline September 1999 Responsibility Dennis Glasgow Vanessa Cleaver Mid-Term Report______________________________________ Extended Year Algebra ITimeline has been established and Algebra I teachers will be invited in January to participate in planning the implementation of the Summer 1999 program. A possible collaboration with New Futures is being discussed. Initial meeting was held in December 1998
another scheduled in late January. *AP ExamsDrafted proposed new policy in November 1998 to require all students who take AP courses to take the corresponding AP exams. Item was withdrawn for more work. Will be resubmitted in February 1999. New Teacher TrainingFirst-year secondary mathematics and science teachers received two days of training on Oct. 13 and Dec. 10, 1998. Vital LinkPlanning began on January 15 for recruiting additional Vital Link sites that focus on careers in the field of mathematics and science. Family Math/SciencePlanning has occurred for teams of teachers from seven schools to participate in the February 8-9 training. Advisory Committee MeetingsCommittee met on Sept. 22, Oct. 27, and Dec. 8 to review and discuss student performance data and upcoming grant activities. Management Team MeetingsCommittee met monthly with the exception of December. January meeting scheduled. Math/Science Vertical TeamsRegistered teachers for College Board sponsored vertical teams conference on Feb. 5-6 (mathematics) and Feb. 19-20 (science). Two mathematics vertical teams have met monthly. High School VisitsMet with three high schools to review and discuss first quarter data and to set improvement targets. Remaining two high school visits scheduled in late January.Priority III. B. (2): Personalized Education Major Tasks/Activities____________ 16. Develop Early Childhood Education Plan for tall 1999, to include plan to implem
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