Little Rock School District July 25, 1989 TO
FROM: Mr. Gene Reville, Metropolitan Supervisor Angela Sewall, Associate Supt. for School Improvement THROUGH: (^3^Dr. Ruth Steele, Superintendent of Schools RE: PRINCIPAL SELECTION I. Vacating The Incentive Schools Although the recommendations of Special Master McCutcheon matched those of the school district in terms of vacating all incentive school positions for 1989-90
the absence of a court approval of those recommendations caused serious concern on the part of district administrators. It was the concensus of the staff that vacating teacher positions during the summer without prior explanation and without knowledge of their availability for application, interviews etc. would be counterproductive. It was also proposed by the district that regional/national interviews be done for < these positions. Achievement of this objective would be difficult, if not impossible, during the summer as the pool of persons who would be likely applicants may not receive information relative to available positions. Consequently, a recommendation was made through James Jennings to you to vacate only principal positions. Approval was given. Principal positions at the Incentive Schools were vacated after a meeting was held to inform them of the process. II. Advertised Positions Vacated positions and the principalship at the new Washington School were advertised within the contract- directed 15 day period. Regional advertising took place as well and included: Memphis, Tenn Dallas, TX Tulsa, OK Fort Smith, AR Ft. Worth, TX Oklahoma City, OK Arkadelphia, AR All Arkansas Colleges and Universities 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361III. Interview Persons Interviews were set to be held immediately after the application deadline as beginning July 5, 1989. It was the intent of the District administration as expressed in the Desegregation plan (and as has been practiced on occasion in the past) to involve the patrons and staff of in the inter- view process. involved in the interviews: Accordingly, the following persons were Administrative Team on Each Committee James Jennings Rachel Myers Richard Maple Associate Supt. - Desegregation Assistant Supt. Director - Human Resources Stephens School BCC: Mamie Wilkins PTA: Wanda Jones BI-R: Doretha Grimes Rev. A. Louis Vaughn Garland School BCC: Chris Gonterman PTA: Sandra Love BI-R: Kay Jordan Rightsell School BCC: Sue M. Palmer-Walker PTA: Evelyn Layne BI-R: Ann West Rockefeller School BCC: EC: Coreen Frazier Willie Fisher BI-R: Hafeeza Majeed PTA: Louis Trice Ish School BCC: PTA: Beverly Hines Robin Collins BI-R: Juanita Washington Washington School B. J. McCoy Joyce Meeks Doris Robinson GardnerPrior to every interview, Mr. Richard Maple, Director of Human Resources, explained that parental and staff input was earnestly sought and was valued. He then explained, however, that these recommendations might not represent the final decision which would be made by the District administration. Upon completion of this interview process, Mr. Maple tallied the results and presented them to the executive staff for review. These are attached. The administrative staff considered each and every recommendation carefully. Predicated on this review, and after consulting with the Superintendent, several persons were called back for further interviews with the staff and then with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent. Predicated on all of this input, review of records and of needs within the District as well as at the specific schools, recommendations were made for principalships and candidates were so notified. Subsequently, patrons and staff from Dunbar Jr. High, Cloverdale Elementary, and Washington Elementary were invited to "meet the principal. II to build a collaborative vision of the school and its needs and goals. It is to be noted that in the preponderance of situations, the committees' recommendations and those of the parent/staff interview team do coincide, follows: Selection of principals are as 1. WASHINGTON - Bobbie Goodwin Ms. Goodwin is returning from medical leave as a principal. In my judgment, she will do a very good job at Washington. The parent committee functioned here the same as it did in the other schools, but in surveying all the candidates, my opinion - as I stated to you - is that Ms. Goodwin should be the principal. Karen Buchanan, the parents' first choice. has spent only one year at Brady and should return there where she has good parent support and has made good progress in developing a more cohesive, productive staff than existed previously. 2. ISH - Lonnie Dean Ms. Dean was the parents' first choice. 3. STEPHENS - Stan Strauss Mr. Strauss is presently the principal at Stephens and was the first choice of two of the four parents and the second choice of the other two. He has provided good leadership in a whole language approach to reading at his school. 4. MITCHELL - Donita Hudspeth Ms. Hudspeth was the parents' first choice.5. ROCKEFELLER - Ann Mangan Ms. Mangan will be provided assistance from Lillie Carter in the assistant principal's role to assist with the development of the Early Childhood unit. 6. RIGHTSELL - Kay Loss Ms. Loss was the parents' first choice. 7. GARLAND - Cheryl Simmons Ms. Simmons was everyone's first choice.APPLICANTS Karen Buchanan Eleanor Cox Lonnie Dean Bettv Mosby Billy Whitmire Barbara Davis Jeff Carr INTERVIEW TALLY FORM FOR p: u > OS u H 2 co oo c rd c c co cu I 33 29 21 23 16 13 0 Principal - Washington j-i 0) w rd O Q p Q 33 20 21 0 0 0 0 o CJ CQ eg, I co cu CJ o co 0) 0) x: o co PS <u Ct X) I Pd 40 28 40 21 10 11 15 0 - Not Present for Interview 0 - Did Not Rank 0 0 0 23 21 23 0 32 29 25 28 13 0 16 36 36 34 0 0 0 0 34 32 32 19 0~ 0 0 208 174 173 114 59 43 31 34.6 29.0 28.8 22.8 14.7 8.6 6.2APPLICANTS Lonnie Dean Eleanor Cox Angelo Coppola Franklin Davis INTERVIEW TALLY FORM FOR Principal - Ish Cd H p: Cd M > 05 Cd H 2 co tu C H a p 0) > <u aa 33 31 16 20 to c o o c o Pi c o PC c cd co p OJ S c co <u s <u Cb x) 'g 35 33 26 17 36 25 18 19 37 38 27 25 35 35 24 12 176 162 111 93 35.2 32.4 22.20 18.6APPLICANTS Stan Strauss Eleanor Cox INTERVIEW TALLY FORM FOR a: 3s UJ > OS LU H 2 V) 0) E H o <u s w 0) c o co XI C CO c H H <u rd I tzj tu s (U -6 PS QJ & :S H co O hJ PS 38 38 24 31 37 31 36 32 35 37 29 Ellean Cleveland Bill Smith 27 30 Principal - Stephens 199 205 33.1 34.1 22 26 22 24 20 30 20 25 35 26 146 161 24.3 26.8APPLICANTS blary Burrough Donita Hudspeth Bill Smith Deborah F-lcAfee INTERVIEW TALLY FORM FOR Cd H S Cd M > b
Cd H 2 l-l C3 o B o 5 17 36 24 16 Principal - Mitchell co 5 o o s 27 36 29 29 Q) ts nJ I 17 38 29 20 <U 0) O ta cd 0 36 n 15 <u T) m X o Cd 23 31 23 23 84 177 135 103 21.0 35.4 26.4 20.0 0 - Not Present for Interview iAPPLICANTS Eleanor Cox Angelo Coppola Ann Mangan, INTERVIEW TALLY FORM FOR Principal - Rockefeller c td H 3 UJ n > CS bJ E- 2 p cu co txj rd 43 ~i^ 28 0) N <0 (ju C <u (U O o 39 44 (U N 0) <U <4-1 CO 17 8 7 0) o rd w a .3 35 30 36 co CU 0) 'o CCJ 37 30 30 cu :S 'S I H 21 26 36 208 164 181 34.6 21.2, 30.1 1APPLICANTS Kay Loss riary Burroughs Cynthia McGrew Diane Rynders INTERVIEW TALLY FORM FOR <3
H 3: U} M > 05 S 0) a w p 0) 13 I w CP QJ CO CO C w Q) 'O CO OJ (X .s o H 05 Principal - Rightsell 22. 21 15 24 la. 15 14 39 12 24 34 16. 16 33 35 23 11 26 161 97 81 119 32.2 19.4 16.2 23.8APPLICANTS Lillie Carter Cheryl Simmons Ellean Cleveland Ri 11 Smi th INTERVIEW TALLY FORM FOR Principal - Garland ui S U] w > DC w 2 q I QJ C O o w H 6 Q nJ X) q co tZ) co XI q CO <U OJ X o co pd CU a "S co x cj 21 IQ IZ 28 25. 3a. 21 33 21 ZQ 21 31 30 26 131 26.20 32 23 11 21 20 26 184 111 151 36.8 22.20 30.20Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371 -0100 Date: May 5, 1994 To: Hank Williams From: n Brown Subject: Information on potential principal moves Yesterday, I asked Polly Ramer to contact you for a list of the principal changes you are contemplating. I realize both the tentative and sensitive nature of this information, so I assure you that I will neither release nor discuss the names on your list until such time as you make them public yourself. Im weary of the rumors and will appreciate having solid information from you. Thanks very much. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS JUL 1 9 1994 May 26, 1994 Office of Desefirejaiion Mofstoffng TO: FROM: Forest Height Jr. High School Principal Interview .Committee Members Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent SUBJECT: Principal Interviews Thank you for accepting our invitation to participate in the selection process for the principal of Forest Heights Jr. High School for the 1994-95 school year. The interviews will be held in the Little Rock School District Board Room, 810 West Markham Street, on June 8, 1994, from 1 to 4 p.m. Your assistance and cooperation are appreciated.Magnet Review Committee Questions 1. What is your understanding of the process used by the LRSD to select principals for the original magnet schools? 2. In a June 27, 1994 letter to the court, the MRC concluded that "LRSD has followed the staff selection process according to the procedures previously presented to the MRC with reference to original magnet school principal positions. This included the opportunity for parental involvement." Did the LRSD convey these staff selection procedures to the MRC in writing? Describe the process used by the MRC to determine that the LRSD has followed "previously presented" staffing procedures. On what basis did the MRC conclude that the LRSD had provided the opportunity for parental involvement? 3. Specifically, what action will the MRC take to ensure that the LRSD consults it on staffing issues in the original magnet schools? 4. The courts November 5,1992 order states that "In the future, the LRSD must consult the MRC and must seek Court permission prior to making any staffing changes in the magnet schools." & What do you interpret "consult the MRC" to mean in practice?Magnet Review Committee Questions 1. What is your understanding of the process used by the LRSD to select principals for the original magnet schools? 2. In a June 27,1994 letter to the court, the MRC concluded that "LRSD has followed the staff selection process according to the procedures previously presented to the MRC with reference to original magnet school principal positions. This included the opportunity for parental involvement." Did the LRSD convey these staff selection procedures to the MRC in writing? Describe the process used by the MRC to determine that the LRSD has followed "previously presented" staffing procedures. On what basis did the MRC conclude that the LRSD had provided the opportunity for parental involvement? 3. Specifically, what action will the MRC take to ensure that the LRSD consults if on staffing issues in the original magnet schools? 4. The courts November 5, 1992 order states that 'In the future, the LRSD must consult the MRC and must seek Court permission prior to making any staffing changes in the magnet schools."Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 June 30, 1994 Hand Delivered Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent Little Rock School District 801 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Hank: As you know, during this weeks budget hearings judge Wright directed ODM to look into the process the district used to fill principal positions. She asked us to pay particular attention to the role parents and the Magnet Review Committee played in that selection process. We will use our customary monitoring procedures, that is, reviewing documentation and interviewing various individuals. Also, before we file our report with the Court, we will give you and others who furnish us information an opportunity to review our findings. In order to proceed with our monitoring, we need certain documents and other information from the district. Please forward the information on e attached list by 5:00 p.m., July 7, 1994. Thank you for your assistance. If you should have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely yours. Ann S. Brown Enc. Provide the following information to ODM by 5:00 p.m., July 7, 1994: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. A list of all LRSD schools which had principal vacancies for the 1994-95 school year. A list of those schools whose principal was hired in consultation with an interview committee, and a list of those schools whose principal was hired without consultation with an interview committee. The list of interview committee members, and any observers of the interview process, for each school. Each list is to name all parents, teachers, and administrators who served on the committee and include their race, gender, phone number, and address. Also indicate the position and grade level taught (where applicable) of school staff, title of administrators, and the home school district of parents. Copy of written criteria used to select interview team members (teachers, parents, administrators, or others). Copy of written communications or instructions given to the interview team. (If no written communications exist, please document and date any verbal communications or instructions). Copy of LRSD policies and procedures for hiring principals. job description(s) for each principal (magnet, incentive, area, secondary). Job posting for each principal opening. Copy of criteria used to screen applicants for each principals position prior to interviews
include name of person(s) responsible for the screening. Copies of any patron letters to LRSD officials regarding the hiring process. Summary of the timeframe within which the process took place (include dates of job postings, application deadlines, interview dates, and the like). For those vacancies filled with the assistance of an interview committee, provide the names of the applicant pool presented to the committee, the top three choices of the committee, and the applicant recommended by the superintendent.Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371 -0100 June 30, 1994 Hand Delivered Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent Little Rock School District 801 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Hank: As you know, during this weeks budget hearings judge Wright directed ODM to look into the process the district used to fill principal positions. She asked us to pay particular attention to the role parents and the Magnet Review Committee played in that selection process. We will use our customary monitoring procedures, that is, reviewing documentation and interviewing various individuals. Also, before we file our report with the Court, we will give you and others who furnish us information an opportunity to review our findings. In order to proceed with our monitoring, we need certain documents and other information from the district. Please forward the information on the attached list by 5:00 p.m., July 7, 1994. Thank you for your assistance. If you should have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely yours. Ann S. Brown Enc. Provide the following information to ODM by 5:00 p.m., July 7, 1994: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. A list of all LRSD schools which had principal vacancies for the 1994-95 school year. A list of those schools whose principal was hired in consultation with an interview committee, and a list of those schools whose principal was hired without consultation with an interview committee. The list of interview committee members, and any observers of the interview process, for each school. Each list is to name all parents, teachers, and administrators who served on the committee and include their race, gender, phone number, and address. Also indicate the position and grade level taught (where applicable) of school staff, title of ' administrators, and the home school district of parents. Copy of written criteria used to select interview team members (teachers, parents, administrators, or others). Copy of written communications or instructions given to the interview team. (If no written communications exist, please document and date any verbal communications or instructions). Copy of LRSD policies and procedures for hiring principals. job description(s) for each principal (magnet, incentive, area, secondary). job posting for each principal opening. Copy of criteria used to screen applicants for each principals position prior to interviews
include name of person(s) responsible for the screening. Copies of any patron letters to LRSD officials regarding the hiring process. Summary of the timeframe within which the process took place (include dates of job postings, application deadlines, interview dates, and the like). For those vacancies filled with the assistance of an interview committee, provide the names of the applicant pool presented to the committee, the top three choices of the committee, and the applicant recommended by the superintendent.Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371 -0100 June 30, 1994 Hand Delivered Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent Little Rock School District 801 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Hank: As you know, during this weeks budget hearings judge Wright directed ODM to look into the process the district used to fill principal positions. She asked us to pay particular attention to the role parents and the Magnet Review Committee played in that selection process. We will use our customaiy monitoring procedures, that is, reviewing documentation and interviewing various individuals. Also, before we file our report with the Court, we will give you and others who furnish us information an opportunity to review our findings. In order to proceed with our monitoring, we need certain documents and other information from the district. Please forward the information on the attached list by 5:00 p.m., July 7, 1994. Thank you for your assistance. If you should have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely yours. Ann S. Brown Enc. Provide the following information to ODM by 5:00 p.m., July 7, 1994: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. A list of all LRSD schools which had principal vacancies for the 1994-95 school year. A list of those schools whose principal was hired in consultation with an interview committee, and a list of those schools whose principal was hired without consultation with an interview committee. The list of interview committee members, and any observers of the interview process, for each school. Each list is to name all parents, teachers, and administrators who served on the committee and include their race, gender, phone number, and address. Also indicate the position and grade level taught (where applicable) of school staff, title of -administrators, and the home school district of parents. Copy of written criteria used to select interview team members (teachers, parents, administrators, or others). Copy of written communications or instructions given to the interview team. (If no written communications exist, please document and date any verbal communications or instructions). Copy of LRSD policies and procedures for hiring principals. job description(s) for each principal (magnet, incentive, area, secondary). Job posting for each principal opening. Copy of criteria used to screen applicants for each principals position prior to interviews
include name of person(s) responsible for the screening. Copies of any patron letters to LRSD officials regarding the hiring process. Summary of the timeframe within which the process took place (include dates of job postings, application deadlines, interview dates, and the like). For those vacancies filled with the assistance of an interview committee, provide the names of the applicant pool presented to the committee, the top three choices of the committee, and the applicant recommended by the superintendent.LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 1 2 3 4 s 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Kame DATA COLLECTION______________________________ Request info from LRSD on process Analyze response/material from LRSD________ Request clarlfication/addltional info fro TEAM INQUIRY______________________________ Develop team interview process Plan for Joshua Involvement Develop interview team questionnaire Approve interview team questionnaire Prepare master list of team members _____Make assignments for team calling______ Write initial call script________________ Write letter for team Interviews _____Make initial calls to team members Make master Interview list Mail team member letters Conduct team interviews Compile team interview information 7^ MRC INQUIRY Determine content of MRC letter Send letter to MRC on role Response back from MRC on role Schedule MRC member interviews Develop MRC member questionnaire Conduct MRC member interviews Compile MRC Interview results Prepare MRC role information ADMIN INQUIRY Develop admin inquiry process________ Schedule admin interviews Develop admin questionnaire Approve admin questionnaire__________ Conduct admin interviews Compile admin interview information FEEDBACK SESSION_________________________ Determine feedback session date/agenda Determine feedback participants Write feedback invitations Logistics for feedback session Mall feedback invitations _____Conduct feedback session_______________ _____Incorporate feedback changes_____________ REPORT PREPARATION Determine report Corraat Durati 12d Id 6d 6d 20d Id lid 5d Id 2d 2d Id 2d 3d 4d 3d 5d 8d 16d 2d 2d ______7^ 4d 6d 3d 7d 8d 16d 2d 7d 2d Id 6d lOd 13d Id ______W Id 12d Id Id 2d 22d 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OTHER_______________________________ Budget hearing preparations Budget hearings_____________________ ODM retreat Prepare for LRSD budget hearing Budget hearing______________________ Durati 5d 2d Id Id Od 20d 7d 3d 3d 7d Id Scheduled Start 8/4/94 8/12/94 8/15/94 8/18/94 8/19/94 7/18/94 7/18/94 8/1/94 8/3/94 8/12/94 Scheduled Finish 8/10/94 8/15/94 8/15/94 8/18/94 8/19/94 8/12/94 7/26/94 7/29/94 8/3/94 8/11/94 8/12/94 % Complete 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% OS 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Predecessor 44 42 48 51 52 54 3:42 pm Page 2 Resource Initials HS,MG,MP,BMOO,PR,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB PR PR AB BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,M6,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR BMOO,AB,BMOR BMOO,AD,BMOR,PR 7/15/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 1 2 5 6 7 8 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 17 18 23 31 50 51 24 32 43 44 33 34 27 25 26 52 35 36 37 Name DATA COLLECTION Request info from LRSD on process TEAM INQUIRY__________________________________ Develop team interview process Plan for Joshua involvement Develop interview 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41 42 48 49 Name ODM retreat Mail feedback invitations Prepare for LRSD budget hearing Prepare report draft________ _____Edit report draft__________________ Budget hearing______________________ Print report________________________ Conduct feedback session Incorporate feedback changes Print final report_________________ File report with Court Duratl 3d Id 7d 5d 2d Id Id Id 2d Id Od Scheduled Start 8/1/94 8/2/94 8/3/94 8/4/94 8/12/94 8/12/94 8/15/94 8/16/94 8/16/94 8/18/94 8/19/94 Scheduled Finish 8/3/94 8/2/94 8/11/94 8/10/94 8/15/94 8/12/94 8/15/94 8/16/94 8/17/94 8/18/94 8/19/94 % Complete 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Predecessor 38 52 44 54 39,40 41 42 48 Resource Initials HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR PR BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MF,BMOO,PR,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR PR HS,MG,MP,AB HS,MG,MP,AB_________________ PR AB 3:46 pm Page 2 7/15/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 1 Name DATA COLLECTION 6 HH July 3 s|s|m|t|w|t|f]~s July 10 s|m|t|w|t|f|s July 17 s|m|t|w|t|f|s July 24 s|m|t|w|t|f|s S July 31 Auqu I M I T I W I T I F I S ~S I M I T I W 2 Request info from LRSD on process I 3 Analyze response/material from LRSD 4 Request clarlficatlon/additional info fro 5 TEAM INQUIRY 6 Develop team interview process I 7 Plan for Joshua involvement 8 Develop Interview team questionnaire 9 Approve interview team questionnaire I 10 Prepare master list of team members 11 Make assignments for team calling 12 Write initial call script I 13 Write letter for team Interviews 14 Make initial calls to team members 15 Make master Interview list 16 Mall team member letters 17 Conduct team interviews V//////////A 18 Compile team interview Information 19 MRC INQUIRY 20 Determine content of MRC letter 21 Send letter to MRC on role 22 Response back from MRC on role 23 Schedule MRC member interviews 24 Develop MRC member questionnaire 25 Conduct MRC member interviews Project: LRSD Parent Involvemen Date: 7/15/94 Critical Noncrltical 3:49 pm Progress Summary Milestone Rolled Up Page 1 7/15/946 LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 26 Name Compile MRC interview results T IH s s 27 Prepare MRC role information 1 28 ADMIN INQUIRY 29 Develop admin inquiry process 30 Schedule admin interviews 31 Develop admin questionnaire I 32 Approve admin questionnaire 33 Conduct admin interviews 34 Compile admin interview information 35 FEEDBACK SESSION 36 Determine feedback session date/agenda 37 Determine feedback participants 36 Write feedback invitations 39 Logistics for feedback session 40 Mall feedback invitations 41 Conduct feedback session 42 Incorporate feedback changes 43 REPORT PREPARATION 44 Determine report format 45 Prepare report draft 46 Edit report draft 47 Print report ! 48 Print final report 49 File report with Court 60 OTHER Project: LRSD Parent Involvemen Date: 7/15/94 Critical Noncritical 3:49 pm July 3 July 10 July 17 |m|t|w|t|f|s T[m|t|w|t|f|s T|m|t|w|t|f| Progress Milestone s s i I Page 2 July 24 I M I T I W I T I F I s s July 31 I M I T I W I T I F I s s Augu I M I T I W r* 0 ! 0 0 0 Summary Rolled Up 7/15/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 51 52 53 54 55 Name Budget hearing preparations Budget hearings ODM retreat Prepare for LRSD budget hearing Budget hearing Project: LRSD Parent Involvenen Date: 7/15/94 Critical Noncrltlcal 3:49 pro 6 lEI s July 3 s|m|t|w|t|f|s Progress Milestone s July 10 |m|t|w|t|f|s s Page 3 July 17 July 24 |m|t|w|t|f|s s[m(t|w|t|f| Summary Rolled Up s s July 31 [m|t|w|t|f|s s Augu JmJtjV 7/15/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT t7 1 F 1 s I s |m 1 August 14 T W August 21 |t|f|s s|m|tw|t|f| S S August 28 T W Md s S September 4 I M I T I W I T I F I s s September 11 September 18 I M I T [ W I T I F I S ~3 I M I T I W I T I F I s s September 25 October 2 |m[t|w|t|f[s s|m|t|w|t|f| s s Oc Project: LRSD Parent Involvemen Date: 7/15/94 Critical Progress 3:49 pm Noncritical Milestone Summary Rolled Up Page 4 7/15/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT t7 UH s I s August 14 I M I T V]t I F I s s August 21 I M I T W [ T I F I s s August 28 T W I T I F I S s September 4 I M I T I W I T I F I s September 11 8|m|t|w|t|f| s September 18 s|m[t|w|t|f| s s i I I September 25 October 2 |m|t|w|t|f|3~s|m|t|w|t|f|s S I M I Oc T 0 i i 0 ! I i Project: LRSD Parent Involvemen Date: 7/15/94 Critical Noncritical 3:49 pm Progress Summary Milestone Rolled Up Page 5 7/15/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT t7 T I F I s S I M August 14 I T I W I T |TJ s s August 21 I M I T VJt I F I s s August 28 I MITJwITIF I s s September 4 I M I T I W I T I F I S S September 11 I M I T I W I T I F I S S September 18 I M [ T I W I T I F I s S September 2S October 2 I M I T [ W 1 T I F I S ~s|m1t|w|t1f| S S Oc 3 Project: LRSD Parent Involvemen Date
7/15/94 Critical Noncritical 3:49 pm Progress Sutnnary Milestone Rolled Up Page 6 7/15/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 1 2 3 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Name DATA COLLECTION______________________________ Request info from LRSD on process__________ Analyze response/material from LRSD________ Request clarification/additional info fro TEAM INQUIRY Develop team interview process Plan for Joshua involvement Develop Interview team questionnaire Approve interview team questionnaire Prepare master list of team members Make assignments for team calling Write initial call script_________ Write letter for team Interviews Make initial calls to team members Make master interview list Mall team member letters Conduct team interviews Summarize team interviews by school Summarize/ note trends Pull together summaries MRC INQUIRY Determine content of MRC letter Send letter to MRC on role Response back from MRC on role Schedule MRC member interviews Develop MRC member questionnaire Conduct MRC member interviews Compile MRC interview results Prepare MRC role information ADMIN INQUIRY Develop admin inquiry process Schedule admin Interviews Develop admin questionnaire Approve admin questionnaire__________ Conduct admin interviews Compile admin interview information FEEDBACK SESSION Determine feedback session date/agenda Determine feedback participants Write feedback invitations Logistics for feedback session Mall feedback invitations Conduct feedback session Incorporate feedback changes Durati 12d Id 6d 6d 22d Id lid 5d Id 2d 2d Id 2d 3d 4d 3d 5d 8d 3d Id 16d 2d 2d 7d 4d 3d 7d 8d 16d 2d 7d 2d Id 6d lOd 13d Id Id Id 12d Id Id 2d Scheduled Start 6/30/94 6/30/94 7/8/94 7/6/94 6/30/94 6/30/94 6/30/94 7/1/94 7/8/94 7/12/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/18/94 7/21/94 7/27/94 7/29/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/16/94 7/19/94 7/27/94 7/27/94 7/26/94 7/14/64 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/16/94 7/20/94 7/22/94 7/22/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 6/2/94 8/16/94 8/16/94 Scheduled Finish 7/15/94 6/30/94 7/15/94 7/15/94 7/29/94 6/30/94 7/14/94 7/7/94 7/8/94 7/13/94 7/14/94 7/13/94 7/14/94 7/15/94 7/18/94 7/15/94 7/22/94 7/27/94 7/29/94 7/29/94 8/4/94 7/15/94 7/15/94 7/22/94 7/21/94 7/27/94 7/29/94 8/4/94 "8/17^ - ffZ4/94 7/15/94 7/22/94 7/19/94 7/20/94 7/29/94 8/4/94 8/J7/S4 X. 8/1/94 8/16/94 8/16/94 8/17/94 % Complete 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 62% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% IQO^ 0% 80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% oV 0% 0% 0% Predecessor 2 2 6 6 8 6 10 9 9 13,11,12 14 14 16,14 17 18 19 22 23 23 24,23 26,25 27 24 2 31 31,3 33 32 35 38 39,38 38 40 41,42 43 Resource Initials HS NG,MP,BMOO,AB,HS MG,MP,BMOO,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO AB PR PR AB MP,BMOO MG,MP,BMOO,AB PR PR HS,MG,MP,AB HS,MG,MP HS,MG,MP HS,NG,NP MG,MP,AB,BMOO AB AB HS,PR HS,MG,MP,AB HS,MG,MP,AB HS,MG,MP,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO MG,MP,BMOO,AB,HS HS,MG,MP HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB AB HS,MG,MP HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB HS HS HS PR PR HS,MG,MP,AB HS,NG,MP,AB 5:01 pm Page 1 7/29/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Name REPORT PREPARATION Determine report format Prepare report draft Edit report draft Print report Print final report______ File report with Court *********NOTE OTHER________________________________ Budget hearing preparations Transcript review for directives Court Order directives Budget hearings______________________ ODM retreat Prepare for LRSD budget hearing Budget hearing Durati 22d lid 5d 2d Id Id Od 20d 7d 3d 2d 3d 3d 7d Id Scheduled Start 7/20/94 7/20/94 8/4/94 ___________ 8/15/94 8/18/94 8/19/94 7/18/94 7/18/94 7/20/94 7/21/94 7/27/94 8/1/94 8/3/94 8/12/94 Scheduled Finish 8/19/94 8/4/94 8/10/94 8/15/94 8/15794 8/18/94 8/19/94 8/12/84 7/26/94 7/24/94 7/24/94 7/29/94 8/3/94 8/11/94 8/12/94 5:01 pm Page 2 % Complete 0% 0% _0% 0% 0% 0% 58% 100% 100% 100% 100% ?co% 0% 0% Predecessor 18,36,28,29 46 44 50 55 56 58 Resource Initials HS,AB,PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,PR,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB PR_____________________ PR AB BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,BMOR PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR BMOO,ABxBMOR BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR 7/29/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 1 2 6 6 7 8 3 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 24 30 31 32 17 25 33 62 53 26 34 46 46 54 18 55 35 36 29 19 27 28 56 20 37 Name DATA COLLECTION______________________________ Request info from LRSD on process TEAM INQUIRY__________________________________ Develop team interview process_________ _____Plan for Joshua involvement__________________ Develop interview team questionnaire Analyze response/material from LRSD Request clarlficatlon/additional info fro Approve interview team questionnaire Prepare master list of team members Make assignments for team calling Write initial call script_____________________ Write letter for team interviews Make initial calls to team members Make master interview list Mail team member letters MRC INQUIRY Determine content of MRC letter Send letter to MRC on role Response back from MRC on role ADMIN INQUIRY_____________________ Develop admin inquiry process Schedule admin interviews Conduct team interviews Schedule MRC member interviews Develop admin questionnaire OTHER________________________________ Budget hearing preparations Develop MRC member questionnaire Approve admin questionnaire REPORT PREPARATION Determine report format *********note Transcript review for directives Summarize team interviews by school Court Order directives Conduct admin interviews Compile admin interview information Prepare MRC role information_________ Summarize/ note trends Conduct MRC member interviews Compile MRC interview results________ Budget hearings__________________________ Pull together summaries FEEDBACK SESSION Durati 12d Id 22d Id lid 5d 6d 6d Id 2d 2d Id 2d 3d 4d 3d 16d 2d 2d 7d 16d 2d 7d 5d 4d 2d 20d 7d 6d Id 22d lid 3d 6d 2d 6d lOd 8d 3d 3d 7d 3d Id 13d Scheduled Start 6/30/94 6/30/94 6/30/94 6/30/94 6/30/94 7/1/94 7/8/94 7/8/94 7/8/94 7/12/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/18/94 7/18/94 7/18/94 __________7/18/94 7/18/94 7/19/94 7/20/94 7/20/94 7/20/94 7/20/94 7/21/94 7/21/94 7/22/94 7/22/94 7/26/94 7/27/94 7/27/94 7/27/94 7/27/94 7/29/94 8/1/94 Scheduled Finish ___________7/1S/94 6/30/94 7/29/94 6/30/94 7/14/94 7/7/94 7/15/94 7/15/94 7/8/94 7/13/94 7/14/94 7/13/94 7/14/94 7/15/94 7/18/94 7/15/94 ____________8/4/94 7/15/94 7/15/94 7/22/94 8/4/94 7/15/94 7/22/94 7/22/94 7/21/94 7/19/94 ___________8/12/94 7/26/94 7/27/94 7/20/94 8/19/94 8/4/94 7/24/94 7/27/94 7/24/94 7/29/94 8/4/94 8/4/94 7/29/94 ____________7/29/94 8/4/94 7/29/94 7/29/94 8/17/94 % Complete 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 62% 100% 100% 100% _______80^ 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 68% 100% 100% 100% ________0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 90% 50% 0% ________100% ________10^ 0% 100% 100% 0% Predecessor Resource Initials HS 5:07 pm Page 1 6 6 2 2 8 6 10 9 9 13,11,12 14 14 22 23 2 31 16,14 23 31,3 24,23 33 18,36,28,29 17 32 35 24 18____ 26,25 27____ 55 19 HS,MG,MP,BMOO HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO MG,MP,BMOO,AB,HS MG,MP,BMOO,AB AB PR PR AB MP,BMOO MG,MP,BMOO,Afi PR PR MG,MP,AB,BMOO AB AB MG,MP,BMOO,Afi,HS HS,MG,MP HS,MG,MP,AB HS,PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MP,AB AB HS,AB,PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,BMOR HS,MG,MP PR HS,MG,MP HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB_______ HS,MG,MP,BMOO HS,MG,MP_________________ HS,MG,MP,AB_____________ HS,MG,MP,AB_____________ HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MP 7/29/94LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 38 39 40 41 57 42 58 47 48 59 49 43 44 50 51 Name Determine feedback session date/agenda Determine feedback participants Write feedback invitations Logistics for feedback session ODM retreat Mall feedback invitations Prepare for LRSD budget hearing Prepare report draft Edit report draft_____________________ _____Budget hearing_______________________________ Print report_________________________________ Conduct feedback session Incorporate feedback changes Print final report File report with Court Durati Id Id Id 12d 3d Id 7d 5d 2d Id Id Id 2d Id Od Scheduled Start 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/2/94 8/3/94 8/4/94 8/12/94 8/12/94 8/15/94 8/16/94 8/16/94 8/18/94 8/19/94 Scheduled Finish 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 ____________6/16/94 8/3/94 8/2/94 0/11/94 0/10/94 8/15/94 8/12/94 8/15/94 8/16/94 8/17/94 8/18/94 8/19/94 % Complete 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Predecessor 36 39/38 38 40 56 46 58 41/42 43 44 50 Resource Initials HS HS HS PR____________________________ HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR PR BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,PR,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR PR HS,MG,MP,AB HS,MG,MP,AB PR AB 5:07 pm Page 2 7/29/941 Timeline for Monitorii^ Project on Parent Involvement in Hiring LRSD Principals June 30 Write letter to Hank Williams requesting information regarding hiring process July 1- 7 Begin to develop questionnaire for interviews Write letter to MRC regarding their role Contact LRSD administrators to set interview times during the third week in July July? Receive information requested from LRSD July 8-12 Review data and finalize questionnaire items July 13-15 ODM Retreat July 18-25 Conduct interviews July 25 Mail out invitations to the feedback session July 26 Last-minute court preparation July 27 Attend hearing on budget August 1-5 Compile information, write report, and edit lite August 8 Feedback session for all those interviewed August 9 Incorporate changes prompted by feedback session August 11 File report with the court LRSD PARENT INVOLVEMENT PROJECT ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Name Request info from LRSD on process Develop team interview process___________________ Develop interview team questionnaire____________ Approve interview team questionnaire Plan for Joshua Involvement Determine content of MRC letter Send letter to MRC on role Response back from MRC on role____________________ Prepare MRC role Information Request clarlfication/additional info from LR Analyze response/material from LRSD Develop admin Inquiry process Develop admin questionnaire Approve admin questionnaire Schedule admin interviews Conduct admin Interviews Prepare master list of tniw li Make assignments for team calling Write initial call script_________________ Write letter for team Interviews Make initial calls to team members Make master interview list Mall team member letters Conduct team Interviews Compile team Interview information Compile admin interview information Determine feedback session date/agenda Determine feedback participants Write feedback invitations Mall feedback Invitations Logistics for feedback session__________ Budget hearing preparations______________ Budget hearings ODM retreat P^^re report draft Prepare for LRSD budget hearing_________ Budget hearing Edit report draft___________________________ Print report__________________________________ Conduct feedback session Incorporate feedback changes_____________ Print final report__________________________ File report with Court Duratl Id Id 5d Id lid 2d 2d lid 7d 6d 6d 2d 2d Id 7d 6d 2d 2d Id 2d 3d 4d 3d 5d 8d lid Id Id Id Id Id 7d 3d 3d 4d 7d Id 2d Id Id 3d 2d Od Scheduled Start 6/30/94 6/30/94 7/1/94 7/8/94 6/30/94 7/14/94 7/14/94 7/18/94 8/2/94 7/8/94 7/8/94 7/14/94 7/18/94 7/20/94 7/14/94 7/22/94 7/12/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/13/94 7/18/94 7/18/94 7/22/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/2/94 8/1/94 7/18/94 Scheduled Finish 7/27/94 8/1/94 8/5/94 8/3/94 8/12/94 8/11/94 8/15/94 8/16/94 ^/t7 -8/4^4 6/30/94 6/30/94 7/7/94 7/8/94 7/14/94 7/15/94 7/15/94 J"* 8/10/94 7/15/94 ' 7/15/94 7/15/94 7/19/94 7/20/94 7/22/94 7/29/94 7/13/94 7/14/94 7/13/94 7/14/94 7/15/94 7/18/94 7/15/94 7/22/94 7/27/94 8/5/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/1/94 8/2/94 8/1/94 7/26/94 7/29/94 8/3/94 8/10/94 8/11/94 8/12/94 87^^2794 8/15/94 8/16/94 y//7 tw4 8/18/94 - 8/20/^ ^7 % Complete 100% 100% 100% looV 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Predecessor 2 3 6 7 8 1 1 1 12 13 14 15 4 17 4 4 20 21 21 23 24 16 27 28 29 27 32 25,26,9,11 33 36 37 38 39,31,30 40 41 42 Page 1 Resource Initials HS HS,MG,MP,BMOO HS,MG,MP,BMOO AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB MG,MP,AB MG,MP,BMOO,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO MG,MP,BMOO,AB MG,MP,BMOO,AB MG,MP,BMOO,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB AB HS,MG,MP HS,MG,MP,BMOO PR PR AB MP,BMOO MG,MP,BMOO,AB PR PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB HS,MG,MP,BMOO,PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO HS HS HS PR PR BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,PR BMOO,AB,BMOR BMOO,AB,BMOR,PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB PR HS,MG,MP,BMOO HS,MG,MP,BMOO,AB PR ABDate: July 1, 1994 To: Horace From: tn Subjected Parent involvement and MRC role in principal selections Here are some of the questions that occurred to me as 1 was talking with folks who had been members of interview committees. They arent necessarily worded very well nor are they in any particular order
1 just tried to capture the thought. 1. Who recruited you to be a member of the interview committee? X2. When were you recruited? 3. What was your understanding of your role as a committee member? Who explained that role to you? When? Did you receive a written role description? From whom? When? Did you receive an oral description of your role? From whom? When? V" 4. What is your understanding of the criteria that were used to select committee members? Who was responsible for recruiting the committee members? 6. The LRSD has listed the folloAving people as members of your committee: Do you agree that these were your fellow committee members? If not, please indicate the nature of your disagreement. Where all committee members present during the interview? 7. How many interview sessions did you hold? When? Approximately how long did each session last? If more than one session was held, why? 1. What written instructions to the committee, principal job descriptions, rating criteria, interview questions, or other information did you receive prior to the interview session? How far in advance of the interview session did you receive this information? 9. What oral instructions to the committee, principal job descriptions, rating criteria, interview questions, or other information did you receive prior to the interview session? How far in advance of the interview session did you receive this information? 10. Did you or any other member(s) spend time composing questions to use during the interview? How much time did you devote to this activity? V, 11. Did members of your committee meet before the interview session to review your roles, go over the interview process, or otherwise discuss the upcoming interviews? If so, how many members met? For how long? How far in advance of the interview session? What topics did you discuss?12. Who served as the chairperson of your interview committee? What is your understanding of how that person was selected or assigned to that role? 13. Who explained to the committee what the next step(s) would be after the interviews were completed? When were the next steps explained? Briefly describe what you understood those steps to be. To what extent did those steps occur? When? 14. What was your understanding of the timeframe for the interview process and principal selection? 15. What was your understanding of who would make the final selection of the principal? 16. What was your understanding of the weight the committees input would be given in final selection of the principal? 17. Briefly describe the interview process as you experienced it when the committee interviewed the candidates. 18. To what extent did you and your fellow committee members reach a consensus on your choices for your top candidates? 19. Do what extent were your expectations fulfilled regarding the interview and principal selection process? If your expectations were not met, explain. 20. At any time during the interview or selection process did you or your committee talk with the superintendent or his representative about the selection process or its outcome? Explain. 21. Did the committee chairperson or someone else provide a means for committee members to give feedback on their involvement as a committee volunteer? A means to give suggestions on ways to improve the process? Who provided that means? What feedback or suggestions did you give? 22. Overall, approximately how much time did you spend in all activities relative to your role as an interview committee member? 23. 24. 25. Did you feel that your time as an interview volunteer was well spent? Why or why not? How willing would you be to serve as an interview committee member in the future? How did the LRSD communicate its appreciate to you for serving as an interview committee volunteer?7/1 /^y Timeline for Monitoring Project on Parent Involvement in Hiring LRSD Principals June 30 Write letter to Hank Williams requesting information regarding hiring process July 1- 7 Begin to develop questionnaire for interviews Write letter to MRC regarding their role Contact LRSD administrators to set interview times during the third week in July July? Receive information requested from LRSD July 8-12 Review data and finalize questionnaire items July 13-15 ODM Retreat July 18-25 Conduct interviews J uly 25 Mail out invitations to the feedback session July 26 Last-minute court preparation July 27 Attend hearing on budget August 1-5 Compile information, write report, and edit lite August 8 Feedback session for all those interviewed August 9 Incorporate changes prompted by feedback session August 11 File report with the court -5?- 1^ Lutle Rock School District OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT July 7, 1994 RECElV-0 JUL 7 1994 Office CI Desegregaticn f,fc .f.ng Mrs. Ann Brown Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ann: In keeping with your request of July 30, 1994, I have enclosed documents and other information in connection with the principal selections/transfers for the 1994-95 school year. If other information is needed, please let me know. Sincerely, 6^^ Henry . Williams Superintendent of Schools HPW:nr 810 West Markham street Little Rock, Aritansas 72201 (501)824-2000 INFORMATION REQUESTED BY ODM REGARDING PRINCIPAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE 1994-95 SCHOOL YEAR: 1. A list of all LRSD schools which had principal vacancies for the 1994-95 school year: J. A. Fair High School Forest Heights Junior High School Henderson Junior High School Pulaski Heights Jr. High School (to be filled) Alternative Learning Center Carver Magnet School (to be filled) Gibbs Magnet School 2. A list of those schools whose principal was hired in consultation with an interview committee, and a list of those schools whose principal was hired without consultation with an interview committee: Schools Interviewed by a Team: J. A. Fair Cloverdale Jr. High Forest Heights Jr. High Southwest Junior High Carver Magnet School (To be determined) Gibbs Magnet Mitchell Incentive School Rightsell Incentive School Franklin Incentive School Williams Magnet School Principals placed without Interview Team: Mabelvale Junior High School Henderson Junior High School Baseline Elementary School Fair Park Elementary School Mabelvale Elementary School Alternative Learning Center To be filled: RECEIVED Pulaski Heights Jr. High Bale Elementary Brady Elementary Carver Magnet School JUL 7 1994 Office of Desegregaiicri wonitoring 3. Listing of Interview Teams PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW TEAMS June, 1994 SCHOOL NAME POSITION RECEIVED JUL 1 1994 Office of Desegregation RACE SEX CARVER June 6: 1:00-4:30 Dexter Doyne Vai Henry Donna Thrower Linda Ammel Teata Pace Margaret Gremillion Larry Robertson Dennis Glasgow Parent (PCSSD) Parent (NLRSD) Parent (LRSD) Teacher (Counselor) Teacher (Gr. 5) Asst. Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Curr. Supervisor- Science B W B W B W B W M M F F F F M M GIBBS June 7: 9:00-noon Willie Jones Zachary Polett Easter Tucker Vicki Gonterman Wilhemina Lewellen Margaret Gremillion Larry Robertson Marie McNeal Ann Cushion Dodie Angulo Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Teacher (Gr. 1) Teacher (Specialist) Asst Superintendent Asst Superintendent Curr. Supervisor - Social Studies Observer (Parent) Observer (Parent) B W B W B W B B W W WILLIAMS June?: 1:30-5:00 Brenda Casey Richard Kalkbrenner Charles Moore Ella Mobley Ann Washington Margaret Gremillion Larry Robertson Mable Donaldson Sterling Ingram Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Parent (NLRSD) Teacher (Gr. 1) Teacher (Specialist) Asst Superintendent Asst. Superintendent Curr. Supervisor - Gifted/Talented Associate to the Deputy Supt B W B B y/ W B B B M M F F F F M F F M F M M F F F M F MSCHOOL NAME POSITION RACE SEX CLOVERDALE JR. June 8: 8:30-noon Monica Ellis Mildred Walker Rose Williams Sara Gaines Samuel Hunt Russ Mayo Estelle Matthis Shyrel Rose Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Teacher (Math) Teacher (Soc.St) Assoc. Supt. Deputy Supt Supervisor - Special Ed. W B B W B W B B F F F F M M F F FOREST HEIGHTS JR. June 8: 1:00-4:00 Doris Hendrix Shirley Lamkin Melissa Moody Denise Kornegay Glenn Holloway Russ Mayo Estelle Matthis Dennis Glasgow Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Teacher (English) Teacher (Math) Assoc. Supt Deputy Supt Curr. Supervisor - Science B B W W B W B W F F F F M M F M SOUTHWEST JR. June 9: 1:30-4:30 Paulette Blevins Debbie Elder Ron Sterling Bettie Williford Sherrie Lack Russ Mayo Estelle Matthis Alice Stovall Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Teacher (Soc.St) Teacher (English) Assoc. Supt. Deputy Supt Curr. Supervisor Reading W W B B W W B W F F M F F M F FSCHOOL NAME POSITION RACE SEX J. A. FAIR HIGH June 6: 2:00-5:00 Barbara Gilkey James Keown Patsy Reese Ruthie Hiett Robert Palmer Russ Mayo Estelle Matthis Gene Parker Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Parent (LRSD) Teacher (Soc.SL) Teacher (Soc.SL) Assoc. SupL Deputy Supt Curr. Supervisor - English B B W W B W B W F M F F M M F MPRINCIPAL INTERVIEW TEAMS JUNE 1994 SCHOOL INTERVIEW DATE/TIME FRANKLIN June 8: 9:00 -12:00 NAME POSITION RACE SEX MITCHELL June 8: 1:30 - 4:30 RIGHTSELL June 9: 9:00 -12:00 Sherry Fields Louise Carpenter Karen Carter Almeda Giles Carolyn Gray Sandra McIntosh Sterling Ingram Larry Robertson Kirke Herman Donna Bennett Mildred Walker Mary Ann Hansen Deloris Iverson Teresa Lockhart Sterling Ingram Margaret Gremillion Kirke Herman Sherry Pripusich Rosalyn Zeigler Jacque Kesler Tommy Dodson Stacy Blacknail Delois Sykes Sterling Ingram Margaret Gremillion Parent (LRSD) Teacher (Kgtn) Teacher (Gr.6) Teacher (Gr,6) Teacher (Rdg.) Parent (LRSD) Admin. Admin. Joshua Rep. Parent (LRSD) Teacher (Gr. 5) Teacher (Music) Teacher (Aide) Parent (LRSD) Admin. Admin. Joshua Rep. Parent (LRSD) Teacher (Gr. 1) Teacher (Gr. 5) Parent (Menifee) Teacher (Spec.) Joshua Rep. Admin. Admin. W W W B yN B B B B W B W B B B yN B W B W B B B B W F F F F F F M M M F F F F F M F M F F F M F F M FName Iton No. 3 of OEM Request PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW TEAMS June, 1994 Position Address Telephone CARVER Dexter Doyne Vai Henry Donna Thrower Linda Ammel Teata Pace Margaret Gremillion Larry Robertson Dennis Glasgow Parent Parent Parent Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Administrator P. O. Box 166, College Station 401 West 4th, NLR 5427 Thrush Road 2105 Dorchester 25027 Highway 365 North, NLR Little Rock School District tl It II It 490-1255 374-5115 565-3012 225-9438 851-0434 324-2006 324-2007 324-0518 FRANKLIN Sherry Fields Sandra McIntosh Karen Carter Almeda Giles Carolyn Gray Sterling Ingram Larry Robertson Kirke Herman Parent (did not show) Parent Teacher Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Joshua Rep. 5824 West 14th Street 19118 Denny Road 1770 Barrow Road No. 96 1607 Shumate Little Rock School District It II 1723 Broadway (Walker Law Firm) 821-2113 221-2779 227-5928 324-2124 324-2007 374-3758 MITCHELL Donna Bennett Teresa Lockhart Mildred Walker Mary Ann Hanson Delores Iverson Sterling Ingram Margaret Gremillion Kirke Herman Parent 1719 Charlotte Circle Parent (did not show) Teacher Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Joshua Rep. P.O. Box 524 (72053) 2108 State 1811 Schiller Little Rock School District 490-1009 374-7054 II It 1723 Broadway (Walker Law Firm) 324-2124 324-2006 374-3758RIGHTSELL Sherry Pripusich Tommy Dodson Rosalyn Zeigler Jacque Kesler Stacy Blacknall Sterling Ingram Margaret Gremillion Delois Sykes Parent (did not show) Parent Teacher Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Joshua Rep. #1 Dodson Drive, Menifee 1517 Pulaski 47 LeFever Lane #2A Chimney Rock Little Rock School District II II 1723 Broadway (Walker Law Firm) 374-3517 664-8650 888-4628 324-2124 324-2006 374-3758 GIBBS Willie Jones Zachary Polett Easter Tucker Vicki Gonterman Wilhemina Lewellan Margaret Gremillion Larry Robertson Marie McNeal Parent Parent Parent Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Administrator 614 North Taylor 9510 Vanderbilt P.O. Box 502, Alexander 1922 Wolfe Little Rock School District It It It It 664-9259 227-9870 847-3485 372-5612 324-2006 324-2007 324-0514 WILLIAMS Brenda Casey Richard Kalkbrenner Charles Moore Ella Mobley Ann Washington Margaret Gremillion Larry Robertson Sterling Ingram Mable Donaldson Parent Parent Parent Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Administrator Administrator 4617 Eastwood Road 1716 Beechwood 222 Apple Valley Drive, NLR 11283 Southridge Drive 11919 Pleasantree Drive Little Rock School District It It It It It 663-1678 834-7216 227-6496 225-5254 324-2006 324-2007 324-2124 324-2197 CLOVERDALE JR. HIGH Monica Ellis Mildred Walker Rose Williams Sara Gaines Samuel Hunt Dr. Russ Mayo Estelle Matths Sheiyl Rose Parent (did not show) Parent (did not show) Parent Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Administrator 5813 Baseline, No. 253 7900 Bumelle Drive P.O. Box 517, Augusta Little Rock School District It It It II 568-4567 565-5813 347-2031 324-2271 324-2010 324-2188FOREST HEIGHTS JR. HIGH Doris Hendrix Shirley Lamkin Melissa Moody Denise Kornegay Glenn Holloway Dr. Russ Mayo Estelle Matthis Dennis Glasgow Parent (did not show) Parent 1806 South Monroe Parent (did not show) Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Administrator 11 Riata Court 2109 Romine Little Rock School District M II It It 663-6588 565-0893 324-2271 324-2010 324-0518 J. A. FAIR HIGH SCHOOL Barbara Gilkey James Keown Patsy Reese Ruthie Hiett Robert Pahner Dr. Russ Mayo Estelle Matthis Gene Parker Parent Parent Parent Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Administrator 10513 Diamond Drive 12 Willow Oak Court #9 Wildberry Place #9 Lisa Court #9 Coral Court Little Rock School District II tl 11 It 562-4162 373-6471 455-3584 224-1041 225-2435 324-2271 324-2010 324-0513 SOUTHWEST Paulette Blevins Debbie Elder Ron Sterling Bettie Williford Sherrie Lack Dr. Russ Mayo Estelle Matthis Alice Stovall Parent Parent Parent Teacher Teacher Administrator Administrator Administrator 5912 Pecan Lake 31 Rosemont 10001 Yellow Pine Lane 8425 Labette Drive 19 Lawrence Road, Greenbrier Little Rock School District 568-9262 565-1907 455-1785 225-3485 It tl II tl 324-2271 324-2010 324-05264. Criteria Used to Select Interview Team Members (Teachers, Parents, Administrators) Review the vacancy lists (positions to be filled) RECEIVED Discuss the identified needs of the designated school(s) JUL 7 1994 Discuss the desired characteristics of the instructional leader needed for each site Office of Desegrsgaiion ill' Identify the composition of the interview team (number, categories, etc.) Contact the PTA president(s) of designated school(s). President is requested to submit three (3) names of parents to serve on the interview team. (Attention is to be given to the race/gender of the parents selected.) Central office administrators identify and select district personnel to serve on interview team(s): Assistant superintendents (school(s) supervised) Other central office representative with overall knowledge of district and designated position (curriculum supervisors) Teachers - designated school(s) (informed teachers who appear to be objective and perceptive of schools needs) Incentive Schools - staffing committees are used in lieu of interview teams. Staffing committees were expanded to be more inclusive racially. Principals of affected schools were contacted to provide additional parent names. Race and gender are addressed and adjustments are made if the interview teams are not inclusive racially. Written notification listing date/time/place for interview is sent to members of the interview teams.5. Verbal Communication/Instruction to Interview Teams RSCSiVSD ..rai JUL 7 1994 Office ci DssegregaSon Ucnhonng INTERVIEW PROTOCOL Prior to the consideration and selection of Interview Committees for the 1994-95 principalships at various schools in the district, a meeting was held on May 31, 1994, to discuss the interview protocol to be used. It was agreed between the participants that although there was no written procedure or policy, there has been a well-known long-standing past practice of interview protocol. The above-mentioned interview protocol was to be used for selection of the 1994-95 principalships. It was further agreed that this protocol would be documented and incorporated into the Personnel section of the Policy and Procedures Manual. Attending the meeting were Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent
Mr. Brady Gadberry, Director of Labor Relations
and Dr. Richard Hurley, Director of Human Resources.k LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. {
& iSj EPS CODE: SELECTION OF APPLICANTS SCHOOL PRINCIPALS er: '1 SI GCAB Persons desiring employment as a School Principal shall file an application in writing (Resume, letter of intent, or vitae are acceptable for the initial contact. District application forms will then be provided for applicants not currently employed with Little Rock School District.) District administration officials will screen the applicants for acceptability. Taken into consideration certification, experience, education, performance reviews, and references. The Deputy Superintendent and/or the are Assistant Superintendent(s) will prepare a list of interview questions to be used in the interview process. The Human Resources Director will review the questions for appropriateness regarding legal issues (ie: E.E.O., Affirmative Action, Americans with Disability Act, etc.) An interview committee will be selected/appointed, follows: Three Two Three as 1. 2. 3. (3) (2) (3) Parents/Patrons Teachers Administration Representatives Note:l Note:2 Note:3 The Parent/Patrons representatives will be selected by a process: designated by the PTA president of the of the affected school. The teacher(s) representatives shall be from the affected school and appointed by the Administration. The Deputy Superintendent appropriate staff - Assistant (in consultation with Supeirvisors, and Principals) Superintendents, Administration representatives. may designate the *NOTE: The committee's composition shall be balanced, as nearly as possible, by race and gender.'ilj /a A n. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT EPS CODE
GCAB 6. The interview committee shall meet to interview and recommend candidates. The interview committee will be provided folders containing the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) An interview schedule The approved interview questions An approved candidate rating form The applicant's application materials 7. The interview committee shall interview the applicants and complete the ratings sheet. The committee, through consensus, will agree upon and submit a recommendation of the top three (3) candidates to the Superintendent. (Note: Although the applicants are rated, the ratings are only for use in reaching consensus and need not be the sole basis for selecting the recommended candidates.) 8. The Superintendent shall review the recommendations of the Interview Committee and select the applicant to be submitted for Board approval. The Superintendent may at his/her option, reject each of the three (3) applicants and require that the committee reconvene to determine new recommendations. 9. Once the Superintendent has selected an acceptable applicant, he/she will submit that individual's name to the Board of Directors for approval. If the applicant is currently serving as a Principal, the Superintendent may reassign the Principal and advise the Board of the lateral transfer. 10. When approved, the candidate shall receive a contract which details his information. salary. pay grade, and other pertinent Item No. 6 of OEM Reouest: 5k ^'3 PTSTJ R -Sw st a t2=ca '*^>7 BT ,7S7!!B IV i ( LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT EPS CODE: GCDA NOMINATION BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS JUL 7 5994 Oifics cf Dsss
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ic,<ng All certified employees of the Board of Directors, except the Superintendent, shall be selected upon nomination by the Superintendent of Schools. ------- - person nominated by the Superintendent of Schools be rejected by the Board of Directors, it shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Schools to make another nomination. SUPERINTENDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY IN NOMINATION OF PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES Should a It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Schools to see that persons nominated for employment to the Board of Directors shall meet all qualifications established by law and by the Board of Directors for the type of position for which the nomination is made. TIME OF CONTRACT CONSIDERATION The timing of the election of all certified administrators shall be on schedule in accordance with state law. Adopted: May 27, 1982 < a it.', si: >LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT EPS CODE: GCD VACANCIES AND PROMOTIONS Vacancies and promotions shall be handled in accordance with the Professional Negotiations Agreements between the Board of Directors and the Classroom Teachers Association or the Principals' Round Table, whichever is appropriate. Adopted: March 25, 1982 Cross Reference: CTA PN Agreement PRT PN Agreement ? A#7 - Job Descriptions #8 - Job posting RECEIVED PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 PLEAS^|POS
May 10, 1994 Office of Desegregation Monitoring The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 1994-95 school year: POSITIONS
Principals - Six (6) Positions - (1) Williams Magnet (1) Gibbs Magnet (1) Carver Magnet (1) Mitchell Incentive (1) Franklin Incentive (1) Rightsell Incentive QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least five (5) years experience as a teacher and/or administrator. 2. A master's degree or higher, with eligibility for Arkansas certification as an elementary principal. 3. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 4. Knowledge of curriculum development and successful teaching methods. 5. Demonstrates the conviction that all students can learn and will learn in the Little Rock School District. 6. Evidence of strong experience in dealing with student problems. 7. Evidence of successful experience with parent and staff involvement. 8. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education. NOTE
APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW, BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assumes responsibility for the management and monitoring of his/her school, and serves as a chief advisor to the appropriate assigned Associate/Assistant Superintendent on matters pertaining to administration, budget, and program implementation in his/her school. 2. Works with staff and patrons to determine educational program priorities and goals for his/her school.Principals BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Continued) 3. Implements the process whereby school-level educational programs needs are identified. Informs the appropriate Associate/Assistant Superintendent regarding needed logistical and consultative support in order to accomplish this task. 4. Serves on such advisory groups and task forces as assigned by the appropriate Associate/Assistant Superintendent. 5. Oversees the development of educational programs and the plan for implementing them on the school level. 6. Works with supervisory and building staff to make the necessary program changes. 7. Assumes responsibility for conducting the performance evaluation of all personnel assigned to his/her building. 8. Assumes responsibility for all record keeping and other administrative tasks. EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
Repoirts to the Deputy Superintendent. $ SALARY AND TERMS
37-0003 Salary Schedule - An Eleven (11) Month Contract plus Educational Stipend, Car Allowance, and Benefits APPLICATION DEADLINE
May 19, 1994, or any time later until satisfactory applicants are recommended and approved. SEND WRITTEN LETTERS OF INOUITY TO
Dr. Richard E. Hurley Director of itftiian Resources Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201Principals NOTE
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Desegregation. policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.) fm PLEASE POST 'A LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL.DI STRICT' 810 WEST MARKHAM-^STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 May 10, ^994. sGE^VED PLEASE POSjgJI 7 1994 Office of Dessgregaficn Mcni }. The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following position for the 1994-95 school year
POSITION
Principal - J.A. Fair High School QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least five (5) years experience as a teacher and/or administrator. 2. A master's degree or higher, with eligibility for an approved Deficiency Removal Plan for Arkansas Certification as a Secondary Principal. 3. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 4. Knowledge of curriculum development and successful teaching methods. 5. Demonstrates the conviction that all students can learn and will learn in the Little Rock School District. 6. Evidence of strong experience in dealing with student problems. ! 7. Evidence of successful experience with parent and staff involvement. 8. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education. note
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW, BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assumes responsibility for management of his/her school, and serves as chief advisor to the Deputy Superintendent on matters pertaining to administration and program implementation in that school. 2. serves on such advisory groups and task forces as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.Principal BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
(Continued) 3. Implements the process whereby school-level educational program needs are identified. Alerts the Deputy Superintendent regarding needed logistical and consultative support in order to accomplish this task. 4. Works with staff and patrons to determine educational program priorities and goals for his/her school. 5. Oversees the development of educational programs and the plan for implementing them on the school level. 6. Seeks the necessary consultative and logistical support to assure effective educational program implementation. 7. Monitors program implementation in his/her school. 8. Works with supervisory and building staff to make the necessary program changes. 9. Assumes responsibility for conducting the performance evaluation of the personnel assigned to his/her building. 10. Assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving community, staff, and where appropriate, students in decision making about educational program development and implementation at the building level. 11. Assumes responsibility for all record keeping and other administrative tasks. ! ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Deputy Superintendent SALARY AND TERMS
ADMCER-06 - $43,548 - $65,676 - A Twelve (12) Month Position, plus Educational Stipend, Car Allowance and Benefits Package EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
May 19, 1994, or any time later until satisfactory applicants are recommended and approved.Principal SEND WRITTEN LETTERS OF INQUIRY TO
Dr. Richard E. Hurley Human Resources Department Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NOTE
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Desegregation. 'the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. s^SD PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 JUL 7 1594 PLEASE POST May 10, 1994 The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 1994-95 school year
POSITIONS
Principals - (1) Forest Hgts. Jr. (1) Cloverdale Jr. (1) Mabelvale Jr. (1) Southwest Jr. QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least five (5) years experience as a teacher and/or administrator. 2. 3. A master's degree or higher, with eligibility for an approved Deficiency Removal Plan for Arkansas Certification as a Secondary Principal. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 4. Knowledge of curriculum development and successful teaching methods. 5. Demonstrates the conviction that all students can learn and will learn in the Little Rock School District. 6. Evidence of strong experience with parent and staff problems. ! 7. Evidence of successful experience with parent and staff involvement. 8. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education. NOTE
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SHOW EDIVENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW. BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assumes responsibility for management of his/her school, and serves as chief advisor to the Deputy Superintendent on matters pertaining to administration and program implementation in that school. 2. Serves on such advisory groups and task forces as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.Principals BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Continued) 3. 4. 5. Implements the process whereby school-level educational program needs are identified. Alerts the Deputy Superintendent regarding needed logistical and consultative support in order to accomplish this task. Works with staff and patrons to deteirmine educational program priorities and goals for his/her school. Oversees the development of educational programs and the plan for implementing them on the school level. 6. 7. 8. Seeks the necessary consultative and logistical support to assure effective educational program implementation. Monitors program implementation in his/her school. Works with supervisory and building staff to make the necessary program changes. 9. 10. 11. Assumes responsibility for conducting the performance evaluation of the personnel assigned to his/her building. Assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving community, staff, and where appropriate, students in decision making about educational program development and implementation at the building level. Assumes responsibility for all record keeping and other administrative tasks. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Deputy Superintendent SALARY AND TERMS: ADMCER-06- $43,548 - $65,676 - A Twelve (12) Month Position, plus Educational Stipend, Car Allowance and Benefits Package. EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
May 19, 1994, or any time later until satisfactory applicants are recommended and approved.Principals SEND WRITTEN LETTERS OF INQUIRY TO
Dr. Richard E. Hurley Director of Human Resources Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NOTE
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITIONS MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Desegregation. policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.t PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET JUL 7 1994 LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 7220T s Ci June 1, 1994 i / i i/,4, I The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 1994-95 school year
POSITIONS
Principals - Junior High Schools QUALIFICATIONS
1. At least five (5) years experience as a teacher and/or administrator. 2. A master's degree or higher, with eligibility for an approved Deficiency Removal Plan for Arkansas Certification as a Secondary Principal. 3. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 4. Knowledge of curriculum development and successful teaching methods. 5. Demonstrates the conviction that all students can learn and will learn in the Little Rock School District. 6. Evidence of strong experience with parent and staff problems. 7. Evidence of successful experience with parent and staff involvement. 3. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education. NOTE
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SHOW EDIVENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW. BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assumes responsibility for management of his/her school, and serves as chief advisor to the Deputy Superintendent on matters pertaining to administration and program implementation in that school. 2. Serves on such advisory groups and task forces as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.Principals BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Continued) 3. Implements the process whereby school-level educational program needs are identified. Alerts the Deputy Superintendent regarding needed logistical and consultative support in order to accomplish this task. 4. Works with staff and patrons to determine educational program priorities and goals for his/her school. 5. Oversees the development of educational programs and the plan for implementing them on the school level. 6. Seeks the necessary consultative and logistical support to assure effective educational program implementation. 7. Monitors program implementation in his/her school. 8. Works with supervisory and building staff to make the necessary program changes. 9. Assumes responsibility for conducting the perfoirmance evaluation of the personnel assigned to his/her building. 10. Assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving community, staff, and where appropriate, students in decision making about educational program development and implementation at the building level. 11. Assumes responsibility for all record keeping and other administrative tasks. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Deputy Superintendent SALARY AND TERMS
ADMCER-06- $43,548 - $65,676 - A Twelve (12) Month Position, plus Educational Stipend, Car Allowance and Benefits Package. EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
June 10, 1994, or any time later until satisfactory applicants are recommended and approved.Principals SEND WRITTEN LETTERS OF INQUIRY TO: Dr. Richard E. Hurley Director of Human Resources Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITIONS MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Desegregation. It is the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.u a J -.3 0 JUN ' PLEASE POST 94 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 JUL 7 1994 PLEASE POST Orfice cf DesegregaSon :on!t' June 21, 1994 The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following position for the 1994-95 school year
POSITION
Principal - Pulaski Heights Junior High School QUALIFICATIONS: 1. At least five (5) years experience as a teacher and/or administrator. 2. A master's degree or higher, with eligibility for an approved Deficiency Removal Plan for Arkansas Certification as a Secondary Principal. 3. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 4. Knowledge of curriculum development and successful teaching methods. 5. Demonstrates the conviction that all students can learn and will learn in the Little Rock School District. 6. Evidence of strong experience with parent and staff problems. 7. Evidence of successful experience with parent and staff involvement. 8. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education. note
APPLICANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO SHOW EDIVENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW, BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assumes responsibility for management of his/her school, and serves as chief advisor to the Deputy Superintendent on matters pertaining to administration and program implementation in that school. 2. Serves on such advisory groups and task forces as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent.Principal BASIC PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Continued) 3. Implements the process whereby school-level educational program needs are identified. Alerts the Deputy Superintendent regarding needed logistical and consultative support in order to accomplish this task. 4. Works with staff and patrons to determine educational program priorities and goals for his/her school. 5. Oversees the development of educational programs and the plan for implementing them on the school level. 6. Seeks the necessary consultative and logistical support to assure effective educational program implementation. 7. Monitors program implementation in his/her school. 8. Works with supervisory and building staff to make the necessary program changes. 9. Assumes responsibility for conducting the performance evaluation of the personnel assigned to his/her building. 10. Assumes responsibility for encouraging and involving community, staff, and where appropriate, students in decision making about educational program development and implementation at the building level. 11. Assumes responsibility for all record keeping and other administrative tasks. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Deputy Superintendent SALARY AND TERMS: ADMCER-06- $43,548 - $65,676 - A Twelve (12) Month Position, plus Educational Stipend, Car Allowance and Benefits Package. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: June 30, 1994, or any time later until satisfactory applicants are recommended and approved.Principal SEND WRITTEN LETTERS OF INQUIRY TO
Dr. Richard E. Hurley Director of Human Resources Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 NOTE
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITIONS MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Desegregation. It is the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. s9. Criteria Used to Screen Applicants A. Date/time/place selected to review applicants files. B. Applications are secured from Human Resources. C. Applications are reviewed to verify Credentials (certification, experience, performance reviews, references, additional training, etc.) All applications, except one, from assistant principals, principals, and/or specialists with supervisory/technical experience were included in the pool. Given the districts need for experienced leadership, teachers with no administrative experience were excluded. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. JUL 7 J994 3 Most applicants requesting specific schools were scheduled for those interviews. Discussion and review of applications took place over a period of several weeks. Applicants were scheduled to appear before specific interview teams. Attention was given to race and gender, also. Interview schedules were compiled and reviewed by staff. Interview schedules/applications were shared with the Superintendent Interview schedules were finalized for notification of applicants. Applicants were notified of date/time/place that they were to appear before the various interview teams. (Personal telephone calls were made to applicants by administrative assistants for the deputy and assistant superintendents.)Persons responsible for screening applicants: Name Margaret Gremillion Sterling Ingram Estelle Matthis Larry Robertson Position Assistant Superintendent Special Assistant to Deputy Supt Deputy Superintendent Assistant SuperintendentIton #10 from ODK request
E? 7P1 ?! 0 PARENT GIBBS ELEMENTARY - TEACHER ASSOCIATION JUL 7 1994 RECEIVF!^'^' DssegrC'jation Monjc'
:? JUN 17 1994 SUPPR OFFiGr June 17, 1994 Dr. Henry P. Williams Superintendent Little Rock School District HAND DElilVERED 810 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Principal Selection Process for Gibbs Magnet School Dear Dr. Williams: Again, on behalf of the Committee, I would like to thank you for your time in discussing the selection process with us. think we can all agree that an important component to this I successful functioning of not only an individual school such as Gibbs but of the entire school district is the meaningful and significant involvement of parents and teachers in the decision-making process. As parents and teachers, we observe. on a daily basis, how our schools operate and, therefore. can offer relevant input in the selection of a principal for our school. At the conclusion of our meeting, you indicated that you would review the process and procedures which have taken place to date. You agreed to advise the committee whether or not you would permit us to interview additional candidates for the principal's position. Recognizing that you will be involved in other activities through the end of this week, we ask that you notify us by 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 20, 1994. Although I believe we made it quite apparent during the course of our meeting, I would like to reiterate that our primary concern is with the validity of the procedure by which the next principal of Gibbs is to be determined. Although it has been stated by the administration that this particular procedure had n worked" in prior applications, it has been our experience that the process in this instance is inherently and fatally flawed.Dr. Henry P. Williams June 17, 1994 Page Two When we initially learned that there would be a vacancy, the Gibbs PTA met and determined that we would like to be involved in the selection process. Subsequently, we undertook efforts to determine what the process would be and what we, the parents and faculty of Gibbs, needed to do in order to become a part of the process. At no time were we ever given specific or accurate information regarding the process and procedures to be employed in the selection of a new principal nor were we told what our role would be. Estelle Matthis, Upon the recommendation of Deputy Superintendent we met and selected a committee to represent Gibbs and drafted communications to the school district requesting involvement in the process. We also requested information regarding the names of applicants for the position but were not provided that information until third party filed freedom of information request. a Upon obtaining this information, the committee met and on June 4, 1994, submitted a list of names of candidates that we wished to interview, a list of questions to be posed to the applicants, and after learning by word of mouth some aspects of the selection procedure, a list of proposed procedures that we wished to be included. This letter was hand delivered to both your office and that of Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent by a member of the Gibbs Committee. However, it is apparent that neither you nor any administration representative on the selection committee ever saw this communique prior to the June 7, 1994 interview session. On June 7, 1994, the parents and faculty of Gibbs posed several questions to the administrative representatives on the selection committee. We asked how the five interviewees were selected and were told that all five had been selected based on their expressed interest in the Gibbs position. by you that that was "misinformation". We are now told It was not until the interview session that we were informed as to what the procedure for selection of the principal would be. Both before the interview process and at the conclusion of the interviews. inquired of the administrative representatives whether, we in the event that we were not satisfied with any of the applicants interviewed, could we interview additional applicants. In response to our inquiries, we were told that the answer to our inquiry was unknown but were later told that, yes, if we could not come to a consensus on the applicants to be recommended to you, the process would remain open and we would be able toDr. Henry P. Williams June 17, 1994 Page Three interview additional candidates. During the course of our meeting of June 15, you indicated that your representatives "misinformed". were The parent and faculty members of the selection committee also expressed serious reservations about the utilization of the evaluation forms. Our concerns were the lack of prior input into the questions to be posed to the applicants as well as the use the forms would serve in the selection process. We were assured that it would not simply be a matter of tabulating the scores and then selecting the top three candidates based simple mathematics. on There was substantial reluctance on the part of the faculty and parent members of the committee to fill out the forms until we gained assurances from the administration that those forms would not be used as set forth above. At the conclusion of the interview process, the consensus was that we had not interviewed a candidate that we could recommend to the administration for the Gibbs principal position. After lengthy discussions, the group agreed not to submit any names to the administration and that we would request the opportunity to interview additional candidates. Administration representatives insisted that the forms be filled out and that was done only after again receiving assurances that the forms not be used and the scores tabulated to arrive at three candidates based on the highest scores obtained. told that the only reason to fill out those forms was to We were document the fact that the committee had interviewed the five applicants. Additionally, several members of the committee expressly stated that any recommendation to the administration would not be based solely on the evaluation forms as those forms did not accurately reflect an individual's choices. As a general matter, it is difficult to understand how a principal can be selected based solely on a thirty minute interview. Dr. Williams, based on the foregoing, we simply ask that you provide us with an opportunity to interview additional candidates and complete what we believe is an incomplete process. I am, under separate cover, sending a copy of this letter to the individual members of the Little Rock School Board as well as to Judge Susan Webber Wright and Donna Creer of the Magnet Review Committee.1 Dr. Henry P. Williams June 17, 1994 Page Four We look forward to your response. Sincerely, Gibbs Parent-Teacher Principal Selection Committee BY: Easter Tucker Willie Jones Zach Polett Dodie Angulo Ann Cashion Wilhelmina Lewellen Vicki Gonterman ^fred^. Angulo, jt. AFAjr/jc cc: Dr. Katherine Mitchell Shorter College 604 Locust Street North Little Rock, AR 72114 T. Kevin O'Malley Ark. Board of Review Tower Building, Suite 700 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dorsey Jackson 1400 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 John A. Riggs, IV J. A. Riggs Tractor Co. P.O. Box 1399 Little Rock, AR 72203Linda Pondexter Fuller Jr. High P.O. Box 8601 Little Rock, AR 72216 Patricia Gee 8409 Dowan Drive Little Rock, AR 72209 Oma jacovelli 6622 Gold Court Little Rock, AR 72209 The Honorable Susan Webber Wright U.S. District Judge P.O. Box 3316 Little Rock, AR 72203 Donna Creer Magnet Review Committee 1920 N. Main North Little Rock, AR 72114 3860d11. Summary of the Time Frame Within Which the Process Took Place (include dates of job postings, application deadlines, interview dates, and the like) Position Date of Job Posting Application Deadline Interview Dates Principals of: May 10, 1994 May 19, 1994 Carver Franklin Gibbs Mitchell RightseU Williams June 6, 1994 June 8, 1994 June 7, 1994 June 8, 1994 June 9, 1994 June 7, 1994 Principal: J. A. Fair May 10, 1994 May 19, 1994 June 6, 1994 Principals of: May 10, 1994 May 19, 1994 Cloverdale Forest Heights Southwest June 8, 1994 June 8, 1994 June 9, 1994 JUL 7 1994 Oitice of Cesegrog
!2i in Monaciing12. Names of Applicants recommended by the Superintendent: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL J. A. Fair High School William Broadnax Cloverdale Junior High Casandra Norman Mason Southwest Junior High School Johnny Neely Forest Heights Jr. High School Dewayne Benage Rightsell Incentive School Sharon Brooks Mitchell Incentive School Faith Donavan Gibbs Magnet School Ed Jackson (.Reassigned) Williams Magnet School Meiry Menking (Reassigned) SCE5VED JUL 1 1994 Oitice of Dssegresafcn MonitoringItem No. 12 of ODM Request LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 JUNE 23, 1994 TO: FROM: D Board of Directors 1. rley, Direjctor of Human Resources THROUGH: Dr. Henry jams? Superintende SUBJECT: Personnel Changes I recommend the approval of the following new staff at the indicated classifications. positions, salaries, and NAME POSITION SCHOOL EFFECT DATE SALARY CLASS* SUAKV William Broadnax Principal J.A. Fair H.S. 7-1-94 ADM12 06-09 EDUOl C.A. 52,865 2,000 900 Cassandra Norman-Mason Principal Cloverdale Jr.High 7-1-94 ADM12 05-09 EDUOl C.A. 48,645 1,500 900 Johnny Neely Principal Southwest Jr. High 7-1-94 ADM12 05-14 EDUOl C.A. 54,469 1,500 900 NAME POSITION SCHOOL EFFECT DATE SALARY CLASS* SMAKY Duane Benage Principal 7-1-94 Forest Hgts. Jr. High ADM12 05-17 EDUOl C.A. 57,962 1,500 900 Sharon Brooks Principal Rightsell Elem. 7-1-94 ADMCER 05-14 EDUOl C.A. 50,669 1,500 900 Faith Donovan Principal MitcheU Elem. 7-1-94 ADMCER 05-09 EDUOl C.A. 45,251 1,500 900 DOES NOT INCLUDE A STEP-INCREASE FOR 1994-95.LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 JUNE 23, 1994 TO
Board of Directors FROM: Dr, Rii Di^ctor of Human Resources THROUGH: Dr. Henry SUBJECT: Ilia 7t ident Administrative Transfers p The following reassignments of individuals have been completed and are presented for your information. NAME FROM TO Sharon Davis Rightsell Elem. Romine Elem. Lionel Ward Romine Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Julie Davenport Mabelvale Elem. Franklin Elem. Franklin Davis Franklin Elem. Wilson Elem. Gwen Ziegler Wilson Elem. Washington Elem. Karen Buchanan Washington Elem. Henderson Jr. High Dr. Samuel Branch Mitchell Elem. Fair Park Elem. Barbara Means Fair Park Elem. Baseline Elem. Mary Menking Brady Elem. Williams Elem. Ed Jackson Williams Elem. Gibbs Elem. Gayle Bradford Cloverdale Jr. High Mabelvale Jr. High Walter Marshalak Mabelvale Jr. Ehgh Alter. Learning CenterNAME FROM TO Linda Watson Student Hearing Officer J.A. Fair Asst. Principal Othello Faison Alter. Learning Center Coordinator Fed. Program/Grants Leon Adams Fed. Programs/Grants Arts, Music & Technology Mary Jane Cheatham Baseline Elem. Transportation Lavanna Wilson Bale Elem. Hippy /Early ChildhoodItem No. 12 of ODM request: LITRE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS June 10, 1994 TO: Henry P. Williams, Superintendent FROM: LAEsteUe Matthis, Deputy Superintendent ^('''Russ Mayo, Associate Superintendent SUBJECT: Recommendations for Secondary Principals The following applicants were interviewed and the interview team ranked them for consideration in the following order. your SCHOOL NAME RANK J. A. Fair William Broadnax (B/M) Sammy Felton (B/M) Gayle Bradford (W/F) 1st 2nd 3rd Cloverdale Cassandra Mason (B/F) William Broadnax (B/M) 1st 2nd Forest Heights Dewayne Benage (W/M) William Smith (B/M) Johnny Neely (W/M) 1st 2nd 3rd Southwest Johnny Neely (W/M) Cassandra Mason (B/F) Jim Mosby (B/M) 1st 2nd 3rd These decisions represent group consensus. Rating sheets are provided for your review. I am available to discuss, if you deem it necessary.Little Rock School District Office of the Assistant Superintendents 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 June 8, 1994 TO
FROM: Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Margaret Gremil^^^i^'^sistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Final Candidates for the Carver Magnet School Principalship Please find attached an applicant tally sheet with the names of the applicant and his/her ratings given by the Carver interview team. The three applicants rated highest by the group are: 1. Diane Barksdale 2. Barbara Anderson *3. Beverly Jones Deborah Black Mitchell /laj Attachment *TieLittle Rock School District Office of the Assistant Superintendents 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 June 8, 1994 TO: FROM: Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Margaret Gremihi^^^sistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Final Candidates for the Gibbs Magnet School Principalship Please find attached an applicant tally sheet with the names of the applicant and his/her ratings given by the Gibbs interview team. The three applicants rated highest by the group are: 1. Dr. Ed Jackson 2. Barbara Anderson 3. Faith Donovan /laj AttachmentLittle Rock School District Office of the Assistant Superintendents 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 June 8, 1994 TO
FROM: Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Margaret Gremilli^!^
f\kssistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Final Candidates for the Williams Magnet School Prinripakhip Please find attached an applicant tally sheet with the names of the applicant and his/her ratings given by the Williams interview team. The three applicants rated highest by the group are: 1. Sharon Brooks 2. Dr. Ed Jackson 3. Mary Menking /laj AttachmentLittle Rock School District Office of the Assistant Superintendents 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 June 9, 1994 TO: FROM: Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Larry S. Robertson, Assistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Final Candidates for the Franklin School Principalship Please find attached an applicant tally sheet with the names of the applicant and his/her ratings given by the Franldin interview team. The three applicants rated highest by the group are: 1. Ada Keown 2. Dr. J. J. Lacey, Jr. 3. JuUe Davenport /laj AttachmentLittle Rock School District Office of the Assistant Superintendents 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 June 8, 1994 TO: FROM: Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Margaret Gremillion, Assistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Final Candidates for the Mitchell School Principalship Please find attached an applicant tally sheet with e names of the applicant and his/her ratings given by the Mitchell interview team. The three applicants rated highest by the group are: 1. Sharon Brooks 2. Dr. J. J. Lacey, Jr. 3. Faith Donovan /laj AttachmentLittle Rock School District Office of the Assistant Superintendents 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Jxine 9, 1994 TO: FROM: Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent Margaret Grerml^i^Sj^i^ssistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Final Candidates for the Rightsell School Principalship Please find attached an applicant tally sheet with the names of the applicant and his/her ratings given by the Rightsell interview team. The three applicants rated highest by the group are: 1. Sharon Brooks 2. Ada Keown 3. Barbara Anderson /laj AttachmentI tan No. 12 - Names of Applicant Pool presented to the ccnmittee: PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Monday, June 6, 1994 - JTArpAlR 2:00 - 2:30 p.ni. - Cassandra Norman-Mason 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Vernon Smith 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Gayle Bradford 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. - William E. Broadnax 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Sammy Felton 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Linda Watson 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - William SmithPRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Wednesday, June 8, 1994 - CLOVERDALE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 8:30 - 9:00 a.nL 9:00 - 9:30 a.ni. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Cassandra Norman-Mason - Linda G. Brown - Florence LePore - William E, Broadnax - WUliam SmithPRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Monday, June 6, 1994 CARVER 1:00 - 1:30 p.in. - Jackie Dedmon 1:30 - 2:00. p.m. - Beverly Jones 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Barbara Anderson 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Deborah Black Mitchell 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Dr. J. J. Lacey, Jr. 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Diane BarksdalePRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Tuesday, June 7, 1994 - GIBBS 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Stan Strauss - Faith Donovan - Ada Keown - Barbara Anderson - Ed JacksonPRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Tuesday, June 7, 1994 - WILLIAMS MAGNET 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Stan Strauss 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Faith Donovan 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Mary Menking 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Barbara Anderson 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Deborah Black Mitchell 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Sharon Brooks 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Ed JacksonPRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Wednesday, June 8, 1994 - FOREST HEIGHTS JUNIOR HIGH 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Patricia McMurray (1:30 - 2:00 p.m.) - Dewayne Benage 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Daniel Whitehorn 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Johnny M. Neeley 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Gayle Bradford 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - William Smith 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. - James WashingtonPRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Thursday, June 9, 1994 - SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Daniel Whitehorn 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Angela Munns 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Mavis Green 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Florence LePore 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Jim Mosby 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Cassandra Norman-Mason 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Johimy Neely 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - James WashingtonPRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Wednesday, June 8, 1994 - FRANKtIK 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Julie Davenport 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Ada Keown - Barbara Anderson 10:00 - 10:30 ajiL 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Tab Phillips 11:30 - 12:00 noon - Helen Thomas 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Dr. J. J. Lacey, Jr.PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Wednesday, June 8,1994 - ^ITCHELL 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Faith Donovan 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. - Sharon Brooks 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Jeff Carr 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Deborah Black Mitchell 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Dr. J. J. Lacey, Jr.PRINCIPAL INTERVIEW SCHEDULE JUNE 1994 Thursday, June 9, 1994 - RIGHTSELL 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Ada Keown - Sharon Brooks - Barbara Anderson - Faith Donovan 11:30 - 12:00 noon - Charity Smith 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Beverly JonesOffice of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham. Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376.6200 Fax (SOI) 371.0100 July 15, 1994 Dr. Bobby Altom Pulaski County Special School District 925 Dixon Road Uttle Rock, AR 72206 Dear Bobby: As you know. Judge Wright has directed ODM to look into the process the little Rock School District used to fill principal positions for the 1994-95 school year. She asked us to pay particular attention to the role parents and the Magnet Reviev/ Committee played in that selection process. We will use our customary monitoring procedures, that is, reviewing documentation and interviewing various individuals, including the MRC members. ?\lso, before we file our report with the Court, we will give you and others who furnish us information an opportunity to review our findings. In order to proceed with our monitoring, we need certain documents and other information from the MRC, much of which relates to the content of your June 27, 1994 letter to the Court. Please forward the information on the attached list by 5:00 p.m., July 22,1994. In the near future, well be contacting you and the other MRC members to arrange a time for short interviews. Thank you for your assistance. If you should have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely yours. Enc. Provide the following information to ODM by 5:00 p.m., July 22, 1994: 1. The date(s) the MRC reviewed the procedures the LRSD used in recommending staffing assignments for magnet school principal vacancies, (ref: June 27, 1994 letter to the Court) 2. 3. 4. A list of the MRC members who participated in each review session. The minutes of all review sessions. A copy of the procedures which were "previously presented to the MRC with reference to original magnet school principal positions"
indicate the date the MRC received these procedures
indicate the date they were disseminated to each Committee member, (ref: June 27, 1994 letter to e Court) 5. The date(s) and names of the MRC members who participated in identifying the "appropriate action" the MRC has determined it will take to ensure that the LRSD administration fulfills its obligation to follow the Courts Order for future staffing changes in the original magnet schools. Provide minutes of that meeting, (ref: June 27, 1994 letter to the Court) 6. The minutes from all other MRC meetings in which the principal selection process was considered in any way. Indicate those who were present at those meetings. 7. The date(s) and copies of correspondence through which the MRC learned of each impending principal vacancy in a magnet school for the 1994-95 school year. 8. For each of the following, a copy of the written information, e date that information was committed to writing, and the date it was disseminated to all Committee members: a. The written procedures that guide the MRC in relation to selection principals of the magnet schools. b. The written MRC policy or guidelines about using interview committees in selecting magnet school principals. c. The written annual timeline the MRC follows in relation to principal selections. d. Any written guidelines, suggestions, or criteria the MRC may have established regarding principal qualifications, characteristics, experience, or other criteria especially as it relates to the individual theme, programmatic emphasis, or other unique aspect of the individual magnet school community at each of the magnet schools. 9. Copies of any patron or staff letters the MRC has received regarding the most recent principal selection process.r 1 TQ 10 C UI *""*1 X LU O (n (fi LU S OF rROf*! / CODE
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/' IV -.tl.H .I 1.1,',' PHONED !^ANT^ Wvou O WAS w NO. 23-376-200 SETS ^1 f s I'-r IS lig II I?? i^ v / [T I c I I A h- nt f /J 0 ^c> Tfrom the class room of JbdttD^ JJL 15, R'?'/. 'J Ji unAI V><- 6L^teL, . ) Ozark Folk Center Old Time Print Shop LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS JUL 1 9 1994 May 26, 1994 Office of Desfe^esaSiOft M&frfWfng TO: FROM: Forest Height Jr. High School Principal Interview Committee Members X ' IH C Estelle Matthis, Deputy Superintendent SUBJECT: Principal Interviews Thank you for accepting our invitation to participate in the selection process for the principal of Forest Heights Jr. High School for the 1994-95 school year. The interviews will be held in the Little Rock School District Board Room, 810 West Markham Street, on June 8, 1994, from 1 to 4 p.m. Your assistance and cooperation are appreciated.raw Cfiris & Denise Kornegay 11 0(iata Court Littk Kpcii, AIK 72209 - r~- IT9S (992 <(/ / PM ft) > 18 Jl'L 'V /S3A 29l-^ (* Date: July 21, 1994 From: Melissa To: Bill MEMORANDUM Subject: Tasking Updates Horace is inundated with tasks, so 1 agreed to compile the updates for the tasking. Please substitute the following three items for old #18: Summarize interviews by school 7/21-7/ 27,20% complete, MP, HS, MG Summarize/note trends 7/27-7/29, 0%, MP. MG, HS Pull together summaries 7/27, 0%, MP, MG, HS Also add: Transcript review for directives 7/20-7/24, 20%, MP, MG, HS, BMOO, BMOR Court Order directives 7/21-7/24, PR Ive also updated the % complete in several catergories. I based my percentages on my estimate for the close of work 7/21/94.e. Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376.6200 Fax (501) 371.0100 Date: August 1, 1994 To: Bobby Altom From: in Brown Subject Administrative racial balance at Gibbs Thanks so much for taking the time to call me from your conference meeting this morning. 1 will be away from the office in planning sessions until Wednesday afternoon, so I did not want to wait until then to bring my concern about Gibbs to your attention. Attached is the excerpt from Judge Wrights November 2, 1992 order that I referred to this morning. It deals with the racial balance of the principal and assistant principal at Gibbs, an issue which was raised before the Court when the district appointed Linda White as assistant principal. As you recall, that appointment meant that the two top administrators at Gibbs were both white. Last Thursday, Dr. Williams announced that he had appointed Dr. Maijorie Bassa, who is black, as the new Gibbs principal. Because the schools assistant principal is also black, the appointment has created tlie same predicament which we faced two years ago. I understand that, in the recent re-interviews at Gibbs, the interview committees top candidate was white. If that is indeed the case, the LRSD apparently could have selected a white principal, resulting in a racially balanced administrative team at Gibbs. The district has apparently acted in disregard of the Courts 1992 order. Please immediately bring this matter to the attention of Dr. Williams so he may move quickly to address it. In resolving this dilemma, I believe it would counter to the best interests of the school for the district to replace Gibbs assistance principal with a white just to attain racial balance
such a move would leave the school with two new top administrators, instead of only one. Im particularly distressed that this situation has arisen right on the heels of the recent unpleasantness regarding the selection of magnet school principals. Once again, I must question the extent to which the LRSD consulted with the MRC about appointing a new magnet principal. The MRC is well aware of the Courts orders regarding racial balance at the magnet schools
if the LRSD had consulted the MRC about this most recent principal selection, the Committee surely would have reminded the LRSD to act in accordance with Court directives and the spirit of the desegregation plans. Thank you for attending to this matter. 111 be in touch with you soon. Project Update
Inquiry Into LRSD Principal Hiring Process August 18,1994 Surveys Parent, administrator, and Magnet Review Committee surveys have all been completed. We were able to successfully survey 65% (13 of 20) of all parents, 70% (16 of 23) of teachers, 82% (9 of 11) administrators, and all seven members of the Magnet Review Committee. Writing Process All individual parent, administrator, and MRC interviews were summarized and information categorized according to topics. For example, responses to the parent survey question "How were you selected to be a member of the interview committee?" were summarized and placed under the topic "Committee Selection Process". Hopefully, weve been able to provide a composite of responses which accurately reflects the overall essence of the individual responses. The staff edited the draft copy of the report which will be used for todays feedback sessions mainly for clarity and format. Organization Although ODM will file a single report with the Court, each part of the report - Parent Responses, Administrators Responses, and the Role of the MRC, does stand alone. The ODM Summary of Findings and Recommendations will be the section of the report which will pull all of the information together. That section still must be written. Feedback Sessions ODM will conduct feedback sessions today for parents and teachers, LRSD administrators, and MRC. The schedule is as follows: Magnet Review Committee - 10:00 am at the ODM office LRSD Administrators - 2:00 pm at the ODM office Parents and Teachers - 5:30 pm at the Little Rock Main Library, Sth and Louisiana The purpose of the sessions is to allow the participants in the surveys an opportunity to read the report draft and determine whether it is both accurate and still closely reflects in some way their individual perspectives. We must make sure that the parent/teacher session does not degenerate into a gripe session about the district or the ultimate choices made at their individual schools. We must also make sure that participants in each session realize that we are not there to gather further data for the report. We are already dealing with a specific "universe" of information - the responses they provided during the individual interviews. It is important that we inform each group from the start that we will take note of their comments, but that does not mean that an addition or deletion to the report will be made. We will go back to the original surveys to judge the validity of any recommendations. Feedback Session Agenda Welcome, Purpose, and Introductions (Ann) Review of Survey Process and Compilation of Responses (Horace) Explanation of the Feedback Session Process (Margie) Reading/Comment (small groups or individuals - monitors circulate) Participants may leave after they have read and given feedback Project Schedule August 18 - Feedback Sessions August 19 - Verify and incorporate feedback session changes/Staff meeting re: ODM conclusions and recommendations August 22-23 - Edit report draft August 25 - Print final report August 26 - File report with the CourtF.Y.I. I I Date: B^^nn Bill >- S 13^ Bob Horace l^rgie Melissa :^i Polly If Return to: Linda ILITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CORRECTED GCDA REGULATION TO BE INSERTED IN AGENDA FOR AUGUST 25, 1994 EPS CODE: GCDA - Regulation SELECTION OF APPLICANTS SCHOOL PRINCIPALS Persons desiring employment as a School Principal shall file an application in writing (Resxune, letter of intent, or vitae initial contact. Li___i___ xOxws will then be provided for applicants not currently employed with Little Rock School District.) xOxiuS District application District administration officials will for acceptability. Taken into certification. and references. Deffuty screen the applicants Taken into consideration an experience, education, performance reviews. are The Deputy Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent(s) will prepare a list of interview questions, which may include suggestions from parents and committee members, to be used in the interview process. Superintendent the The Human Resources Director will review the questions for appropriateness regarding legal issues (ie
E.E.C Affirmative Action, Americans with Disability Act, E.E.O., etc.) interview committee will be selected/appointed. as Three Two Three (3) (2) (3) Parents/Patrons Teachers Administration Representatives Mote:1 Note:2 Note:3 1. 2. The Parent/Patrons representatives will be selected by a process: designated by the PTA president of the of the affected school. a process: 3. The teacher(s) representatives shall be from the affected school and appointed by the Administration. The Superintendent (in consultation with appropriate staff - Assistant Deputy (in Supervisors, and Principals) r Administration representatives. Superintendents, may designate the *NOTE: The committee's composition shall be balanced, as nearly as possible, by race and gender.LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT EPS CODE
GCDA Regulation 6. The interview committee shall meet to inteirview and recommend candidates. The interview committee will be provided folders containing the following: 1) An interview schedule 2) 3) 4) The approved interview questions An approved candidate rating form The applicant's application materials 7. The interview committee shall interview xixc xnvexyxew committee shall interview the applicants and complete the ratings sheet. The committee, through consensus, will agree upon and sxibmit a recommendation of the top three (3) candidates to the Superintendent. Although the applicants are rated, the ratings are only for use in reaching consensus and need not be the sole basis for selecting the recommended candidates.) (Note: 8. The Superintendent shall review the recommendations of the Interview Committee and select the applicant to be submitted for Board approval. The Superintendent may at his/her option, reject each of the three (3) applicants and require that the committee reconvene to determine new recommendations. 9. Once the Superintendent has selected an acceptable applicant, he/she will submit that individual's name to the Board of D^^sctors for approval. If the applicant is currently serving PJ^incipal, the Superintendent may reassign the Principal and advise the Board of the lateral transfer. 10. salary. approved, the candidate shall receive a contract which details his salary, pay grade, and other pertinent information.Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham. Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371 -0100 Date: September 6, 1994 To: Parents and School Staff From: .nn Brown. Monitor Subject: ODM Report on Involvement in the Principal Selection Process Enclosed is your copy of the report we were able to compile because of your help. This document was filed today with the Court and is now a part of the official case record. All of us at ODM are very grateful to you for the time you spent with us, answering questions and sharing your experiences and perspectives as a member of an mter\'iew committee. Your sincere interest in finding the best principals for the schools was very apparent, and we thank you for having volunteered to help the Little Rock School District continually improve its service to children. If you have questions or comments on any aspect of this report, please do not hesitare to call me or any other ODM staff member at 376-6200. We are always interested in your thoughts. Thank you very much for your help.Magnet Review Committee 1900 North Main Street Suite 101 North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114 Donna Grady Creer Executive Director (501) 75H-0IG6 May 5, 1995 UY 3 r.. i555 Dr. Henry Williams, Superintendent Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Dr. Williams: During the 1994-95 school year, the Magnet Review Committee (MRC) discussed at several of its meetings the staffing procedure for principals of the original magnet schools. This was done in an effort to devise a method or methods by which the MRC and the Little Rock School District (LRSD) could ensure that the requirements of Judge Wright's Court Order dated November 5, 1992 are met. That Order states, "In the future, the LRSD must consult the MRC and must seek Court permission prior to making any staffing changes in the magnet schools." To this end, the MRC and LRSD agreed to include on the MRC's regular meeting agenda a recurrent item. "LRSD Personnel Update." In addition, you and the LRSD representative to the MRC worked diligently with the full body of the MRC to address several issues affecting magnet school staffing. The MRC's participation in the make-up, selection, and role of the interview team received considerable discussion. The issue of the MRC's involvement in the principal selection process was formally addressed by the MRC during its April 25, 1995 meeting. The MRC unanimously agreed by formal motion and vote to request that Donna Grady Creer, MRC Executive Director, become a non-voting/ex-officio member of the team(s) interviewing individual candidates for the position of magnet school principal. The MRC believes that honoring this request would be an important component of the collaborative effort of the LRSD and the MRC to select principals for the original magnet schools. The request satisfies two key considerations. First, the LRSD continues to have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the magnet schools. Second, the MRC is able to support the integrity of the selection process through an active consultative role. Th
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