50137^14137 hJALKER. L3I,m firm 47' 03 MfiV 15 5' JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHIXGTON MARK BERXETTE ACSTIN PORTER. -fS KIM.RERLY R. DlCIuJOX JoH.N vv. Walker, p.a. AiTORXEY At Lw- 1723 Broacw.ay Lit. Rcck. .AKK-W'SaS
Tl'LE?.4(??4E (501) 374-S FAX {SOI) 3'74-4187 2206 758 Via Facsimile - 3242146 May 15, 1997 Dr. Don Roberts Superintendent of Schools Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Dr. Roberts: I an advised by Ms. Springer that she made monitoring visit and attended a conference at Otter Creek Elementary school on yesterday wherein the parent/guardian of a seven vear old /almost eight, 6-23-89} first grade student was advised by the 4*k '*|4' U nk J 1 21 ... .... . 1 J .. . X .11 _ *. "** that her child could not attend summer school, black male who is ADHD principal This student is a and first grade. and,has already repeated the kindergarten His reading skills are not at the level for entry into the second grade according to asssessments by the classroom teacher and other district officials who have tested hl.,., can you or any member of your administrative staff explain by the him. to me how this child who is in desperate need of remediation be passed over for sum.mer school? We believe that the plan contemplated providing ail class members with remediation throughout the year. Although we believe that the majority of the remediation,should take place during the school vear it should not be limited to a certain num.ber of school year, can when there may be some who are left out. students especially I am further advised that the District has all..L.._ seats for kindergarten through third grade summer school and Hotted 900 summer^school for grades four through six will be provided at -- Vie aid not contemplate payment bv any parent cost of $115,00. a for remediation services of their children. to above, according to the principal school. T' ' ' The student referred ---- J- f Would you please provide the does not qualify for summer c
election criteria for summer school, the number of slots that have been allotted to each school in the District, whether all schools have det the names, summer school race and gender of the students ermined who will be attending from their respective school and if so, please provide this information from each school, providing summer school for these students, whether these costs are totally state funded, if not, i,.hL the District and what is the budget item. the total costs for what portion will be paid by Also advise if any of costs for summer will come from the desegregation budoet. In501 ?44 WALKER LAL FIRM 4?? po: 04 'Wy' Page 2 May 15, 1997 Letter to Dr. Roberts other words, how is summer state funded? school being funded? Is it completely Please let me hear from you. I would especially like to discuss making sure that this young man at Otter Creek is provided summer school services. Sincerely, 'I w. Walker Walker J W: j s cc
Ms. Katherine Strong05/26/1999 15:20 05/26/1999 12:54 501-324-2023 5014557498 LRSD COMMUNICATIONS OTTER CREEK ELEMENTA PAGE 01/01 PAC 01 School Event Wotificgtion Form Little Rock School District (Upcoming Events) Your name
, Janis Tucker (Principal) Phone:. 455-7440 Date of Event
Friday (5/28/99) School
Otter Creek "tleinencery Time of Event:(begins}. 8130 a .(ends). 2:25 pm What is the event? Field Day T What is the purpose? Good behavior incentive for students Who is sponsoring the event (school, partner, agency)? Where will it be held?. School Are other district schools involved? .Yes .No X Explain why this event would be a good story opponunity for the newspaper or television stations. What makes this event special? What makes it visual? Include the names of well-known people or organizations. Give as many specific details as you can! The day will begin at 8:30 with eompctative outside sports for which Che winners will be given gold stars to add to their Stars For Tomorrow Ribbons. They will be having a picnic lunch from 11:30 until 12:30. The students will come inside at 12:30 to finish their day wlch a movie with rafreshnents of popcorn and coke until 2
25 Ph._________________________________________________________________________ An added actraccion to the days festivities will be Mrs. Janis Tucker (principal) and Mrs. Debbie Flores (Media Specialist) dressed up as clowns and skaciBg through the building giving out treats to all the students. This activity was planned for the students as a reward for reaching 10,000 points in our Accelerated Reading program. Our students worked hard to reach 10.000 polncs to see thia event take place Remember to submit your items no later than Thursday of the ygeX prior tP YPUr event- Weekly media advisories are sent to the School Board on Friday afternoon and to the press on Monday morning. Information sent after the event has happened should be submitted on the Good News form. ENJohn W. Walker, P.A. Attorney At Law 1723 Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 Telephone (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 JOHN W. WALKER SHAWN CHILDS OF COUNSEL ROBERT McHENRY, P.A. DONNAJ.McHENRY 8210 Henderson Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 Phone: (501) 372-3425 Fax (501) 372-3428 Email: mchenryd@swbell.net Via Facsimile - 371-0100 January 17, 2001 Ms. Ann Marshall Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring 124 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 RECEIVED JAN 1 8 2002 Re: Little Rock School District n.-. OFFICE OF desegregation monitoring Dear Ms. Marshall: Due to Mr. Walkers absence, he has asked that 1 bring to your attention Joshuas concerns regarding the Little Rock School Districts position about school construction, i.e., increasing school capacities, thus changing racial balances. For instance, the District has taken the position that court approval is not required with respect to the construction of new classrooms at Otter Creek Elementary School. On one hand the LRSD Board of Directors has closed a school which IS majority black due to decreasing enrollment and low capacity, yet on the other hand the District is increasing the capacity of a majority white school in the District. These actions appear to have initiated future plans for making the west Little Rock schools whiter and the schools east of University blacker. Enclosed you will find our correspondence to the District regarding this matter along with Mr. Clay Fendleys response. We also have requested that the District provide to us all future plans for school construction along with any studies regarding capacities and racial balances in its schools as a result of any new construction. We are, therefore, requesting that you and members of your staff investigate these concerns and provide the Court and the other parties with the results of your findings. Thank you for your attention to this request.Sipcerely, /oy C. Springer For John W. Walker JCS/ cc: Mr. Clay Fendley Dr. Kenneth James John W. Walker, P.A. Attorney At Law 1723 Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72206 Telephone (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 JOHN W. WALKEE SHAWN CHILDS Via Facsimile - 324-2281 January 8, 2002 OF COUNSEL ROBEET McHENRY. RA. DONNA J. McHENRY 8210 Henderson Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 Phone: (501) 372-3425 Fax (501) 372-3428 Email: mchenryd@swbell.net Mr. Junious Babbs Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services Little Rock School District 501 Sherman Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Mr. Babbs: This will serve as a follow-up for additional information regarding comments that surfaced at the parent meeting at Dodd Elementary on last evening. I understood a numbei of parents to say that there are currently new classrooms being constiLicted at Otter Creek Elementary. I did not understand that the millage funds would be used foi the construction of classrooms at any school. What type of analyses have been done by the District to determine whether such construction will not violate your racial balance obligations? Or analyses to determine the need for such construction? Does the District take the position that new construction of classrooms does not require court approval? Would you please provide copies of all information that you. Dr. James, Dr. Stewart, and/or Mr. Eaton have regarding the construction of classrooms at Otter Creek including the number of classrooms, anticipated future capacity, racial balance figures and any and all other documentation that has been created by any District official regarding the construction of classrooms at Otter Creek or construction or anticipated construction for additional classrooms at any other school in the District. Thank you for your cooperation Sincerely. J^y CC.I.-^ SSpprnirnger Behalf of Joshua Z' JCS/ Friday Eldredge & Clark HERSCHEL H. FRIDAY (1922-1994) WILLIAM H. SUTTON. P.A BYRON M. EISEMAN. JR.. P.A. JOE D. BELL. P.A. JAMES A. BUTTRY. P.A. FREDERICK S. URSERY. P.A. OSCAR E. DAVIS. JR.. P.A. JAMES C. CLARK. JR.. P.A. THOMAS P. LEGGETT. P.A. JOHN DEWEY WATSON. P.A. PAUL B. BENHAM Ill. P.A. LARRY W. BURKS. P.A. A. WYCKLIFF NISBET. JR.. P.A JAMES EDWARD HARRIS. P.A. J. PHILLIP MALCOM. P.A. JAMES M. SIMPSON. P.A. JAMES M. SAXTON. P.A. J. SHEPHERD RUSSELL III. P.A. DONALD H. BACON. P.A. WILLIAM THOMAS BAXTER, P.A. BARRY E. COPLIN, P.A. RICHARD D. TAYLOR. P.A. JOSEPH B. HURST. JR.. P.A. ELIZABETH ROBBEN MURRAY. P.A. CHRISTOPHER HELLER. P.A. LAURA HENSLEY SMITH, P.A. ROBERT S. SHAFER. P.A. WILLIAM M. GRIFFIN HI. P.A. MICHAEL S. MOORE. P.A. DIANE S. MACKEY, P.A. WALTER M. EBEL III. P.A. KEVIN A. CRASS. P.A. WILLIAM A. WADDELL. JR.. P.A. SCOTT J. LANCASTER. P.A. M. GAYLE CORLEY. P.A. ROBERT B. BEACH. JR.. P.A J. LEE BROWN. P.A. JAMES C. BAKER. JR.. P.A. HARRY A. LIGHT. P.A. SCOTT H TUCKER. P.A. GUY ALTON WADE. P.A. PRICE C. GARDNER. P.A. TONIA P. JONES. P.A. DAVID D. WILSON. P.A. 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MONTGOMERY KRISTEN S. RIGGINS ALAN G. BRYAN LINDSEY MITCHAM SLOAN OF COUNSEL 8.S. CLARK WILLIAM L. TERRY WILLIAM L. PATTON. JR. H.T. LARZELERE. P.A. JOHN C. ECHOLS, P.A. A.D. MCALLISTER 208 NORTH FIFTH STREET BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72315 TELEPHONE 870-762-2898 FAX 870-762-2918 JOHNC. FENDLEY, JR. LITTLE ROCK TEL 501-370-3323 FAX 501-244-5341 fendleyfec.net January 11, 2002 Ms. Joy Springer John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 RE: LRSD V. PCSSD Dear Ms. Springer: Mr. Babbs asked the we respond to your letter of January 8, 2002, concerning Otter Creek Elementary. Four new classrooms are being constructed at Otter Creek using millage funds. This project was included in the list of millage projects which was approved by the Board on March 23, 2000 (see CX 739) and which was included in the Appendix to the District's Final Report, March 15,2001. The new classrooms are intended to accommodate growth in the student population resulting from continued development within the existing attendance zone. The proposal for the new construction came from the school's Campus Leadership Team. It should increase capacity by roughly 100 students and is not expected to affect the racial balance at the school, which is currently 55% African-American. Enclosed please find the following: Janis Tucker's December 14, 1998, memo to Doug Eaton regarding requested capital improvements
A copy of Ms. Tucker's fax to Ms. Sadie Mitchell attaching Ms. Tucker's file concerning the requested capital improvements, and
A copy of the District's file concerning the requested capital improvements at Otter Creek. A contractor has been selected and construction will begin in the very near future. It is the District's position that construction of the new classrooms does not require Court approval. Please do not hesitate to call if you need any additional information. Sincerely, John C. Pendley, Jr. cc: Dr. Ken James Mr. Junious Babbs I Otter Creek Elementary School CAPITAL PROJECTS: OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY We are presently scheduled to get a new air conditioning unit that will prevent our ceilings from leaking. This is already scheduled for the Christmas vacation. We have gravel on our playground area at the present time. This is a continuous problem. We would like to have some sort of new surface for this area. New playground equipment New addition to the school (see attachment) 16000 Otter Creek Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 Fax (501) 455-7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Elementary Schools Capital Projects Project Number 50-94-1 50-97-1 50-98-1 50-98-2 50-98-3 50-98-4 50-98-6 50-98-7 50-98-8 50-98-9 50-98-10 I Category Capital Projects: Otter Creek Elementary Project 50-98-11 50-99-1 50-99-2 50-99-3 I 50-99-4 50-99-5 50-99-6 2 5 1 3 3 1 1 1 T 1 1 5 1 3 5 1 1 1 Code REC REN ADA TEC TEC MMR MMR MMR MMR MMR MMR REN MMR REC REC MMR MMR MMR Project Description New play area fence Parking lot curbing ~ ADA adaptions_________________ Technology upgrade Electrical upgrade Exterior Waterproofing__________ HVAC Replacement Replace HVAC Controls________ Storm Drain System Replace Gutters Replace condensate piping______ Landscaping _____________ Carpet replacement 50%________ Additional Play ground equipment Outside water fountain__________ Rep/RpI Ceiling grid_____________ Replace heat pumps Replace r/r partitions Estimated Cost $2,500 $3,000 $30,000 $220,000 $5,000 $65,000 $100,000 $42,000 $25,000 $6,000 $18,000 $15,000 $18,000 $3,000 $24,000 $100,000 $14,000 Rec Y/N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y capital.xts I I 4 1 1 T I Design, Overhead, Profit I i I otter Creek ES Subtotal 3 i i I i i i i T i T $65,000 1 { _L I $755,500 2/8/99n Otter Creek Elementary School VISION FOR OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY Otter Creek Elementary School was built in 1979. It was part of the Pulaski County Special School District until 1987 when .the school was annexed into the Little Rock School District. The school was named for the subdivision in which it was built and the small creek which marks the south boundary of the grounds. The school continues to provide excellent educational opportunities for ALL students. The teachers, parents and community are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education. The student population for Otter Creek is from the attendance zone area surrounding the school and an area off Baseline on the east side of 1-30. This area continues to grow. Not only is the Otter Creek subdivision expanding
the area around Otter Creek on Baseline and Stagecoach continue to add new subdivisions and apartment complexes. It is predicted that in the very near future, possibly as soon as the 2000-2001 school year, additional classes will need to be added to the existing building. At the present time, 'the school composition consists of four kindergarten classes, three first grade classes, three second grade classes, two third grade classes, two fourth grade classes, and two fifth grade classes. Additional classes will need to be added for the 2000-2001 school year to accommodate the present situation as well as new students moving into the area. The Campus Leadership team for Otter Creek Elementary would like to see a fence placed around the school grounds. The campus is open^ all sides and this fence would make a more secure environment for the students. On weekends the school is used by teenagers in the area who leave broken bottles, cans, cigarettes and other items that are unsafe for the students. There has also been problems of dogs running onto the school grounds during recess and chasing students. A fence would prevent many of these problems. 16000 Otter Creek Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 Fax. (501) 455-7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 // New Work Project Submission Site:D6P School:_6 ^-(^T Requested By: Ryus [ttcW Location: School: Priority: Project Description: J'J CbC -VIm. pk'y Project Justification: f'S P'tok)\^ LA/iTb dtiej wkx 'Hu r6't<S 4RtM'h^ ^WT CU-\4( 5CWf'vV^ Do Not Write Below This Liii! _aciHty^ services Recommendation: Gqnstru^gn: Contract: In House: i! .'h. ?*S iUj,45u5*: :'j5z'fE?. 3. fw*itT 1"**^ TEW v.t' X x>rp New Work Project Submission Site:_f@_ School: Date:^/^/^ Requested By: \ Location: Priority: Project Description: 6VV^n44A(:/ SIa? CcXU^^S Project Justjfieatjonr sF>f CeCU/f^h) VmS0>tS CCU4A.j>(A^ O'FF ' ' -Rak XV -(yiKn WnA aW MttlfS , Oto5 /IzAtTOU i P , J, (yezv4 WtzizY<
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uizAe'i^ou s 9^ Kyt pOwAtX 06<r^ t _ ---------------Qq Write Below This Lini facility Services Recommeadation: o. G.qsstru^.Qn: Contract: Is House ^C^pitCatr 3X JS'e-pX^.i i,ru WiXf 'J. ^I^Mt tb^s^tr.r^ppy-A' c-?p.-.X' '-Zi v: wi ' '^e^-nni^^w? ' f Kii) J St I Otter Creek Eleivientary School 1 i I FAX I I DATE: I - II -o TO: i Fa|#: SUBJECT: PHONE#: NU^IBER OF PAGES (including cover): I MEIM) O:- {( iil jr >MPaa^___ -C2^ ii !j ii 16000 Otter cj|eek Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 Pax (501) 455-7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 10 39tfd tflN3W3-13 X33a0 H3I in SBtZ.gstTsg t-S:!! 2002/TTZT0 ourkvcj r\coui_io "What capital improvements on this campus or your neighborhood school would help make it better for teaching and learning? ? otter Creek Technology *Security Building improvements Neighborhood school Additional classrooms Teacher aides *AdditJonal reading teachers *Study had More computer technology Increase campus lighting (exterior) Internet access In each class More classrooms *Better music program *More art programs *Security *Additional aides - for tutoring and constructive periods More classrooms Larger playground More pairing More computers *Art program Additional computer lab Computers Technology Update technology Update building A/c-fumace Playground and equipment Auditorium and stage Better quality lighting *These are pot considered capital improvements. I 20 39yd tflN3W333 >133^9 N3I in 86h2SSttT0S t2:TT 2002/TT/r0fi i! .i 1. 2, 3. I ij ii. CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TEAM AGENDA OCTOBER 22, 1999 Yfear Round School 0 ipital Improvements C^pus Leadership Team members for 1999-2000 school year OTTER CREEK CONTINUED: Technology *Security 1 *Aides 1 I vni !R nPTNlON MATTERS Otter Creek Elementary School SS/r i 5 VISION FOR OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY i I OKct Creek Elementary School was built in 1979. It was part of the Pulaski Cotmty Special School District until 1987 when the school was annexed into the Little Rock School District. The school was named for the subdivision in whi^h it was built and the small creek which marks the south boundary of the - groimds. El Th school continues to provide excellent educational opportunities for ALL stucents. The teachers, parents and community are committed to ensnring fkof.'all atliaU students receive a quality education. ! The^mdent population for Otter Creek is from tire attendance zone area surfpunding the school and an area off Baseline on the east side of 1-30, This are^ continues to grow. Not only is the Otter Creek subdivision expanding
the area around Otter Creek on Baseline and Stagecoach continue to add new subdivisions and apartment complexes. It is predicted that in die very near fiitijre, possibly as soon as the 2000-2001 school year, additional classes will nee^ to be added to the existing building. At t le present time, the school composition consists of four kindergarten classes, three first gradeclasses, diree second grade classes, two third grade classics, two fourth grade classes, and two fifth grade classes. Additional clashes wffl need to be added for the 2000-2001 school year to accommodate the present situation as well as new students moving into the ii area. Thsj Campus Leadership team for Otter Creek Elementary would like placed around the school grounds. The this [fence would make a more secure enviroru to see a wei hot The - 1J f - campus is open^on all sides and .ence would make a more secure environment for the students. On ends the school is used by teenagers in the area who leave broken On [es. cans, cigarettes and other items that are unsafe for the students has also been problems of dogs running onto the school grounds during Ann i^nOCinrr -4-^, A 15_____ . recq^s and chasing students. A fence would prevent many of these problems. 16000 Otter c|=ek Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 . Fax (501) 455-7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 WiN3W3-13 >l33ao d3l in SSFiSShTBS rs-'n s002/tt/t0 E0 aotfd d e 0p 1 S i i CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING November 17,1999 |ri< 1. Prioritize the list for Capital Improvements for Otter Creek for the bond ^sue. 2. pign the form for the Campus Leadership Team for 1999-2000 school year. 3. Zeomee Herts 4. Year-Round Education 5. New business/concems il !i ii i! !l 'i i! 11 il !! :i J ji ii ii I! il i! I- !! i {>0 39yd yiNahQ-Q >i33ao d3i in SSrZ.SStTBS ys:!! 2002/11/10i 1 1 i I Ji J CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 1999 Otter Creek Elementary 9:00 1. 11 Introductions I 2, I^eflect on the 1998-1999 school year 3, Discuss changes for the 1999-2000 school year il 4. ijjook at GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING I! 5. Questions/Concems 1 { I ii 1) I! il li il II !l SB 39tfd tfiNawaia >133^3 h3i in 86t>ZSStT0S tS-TT SB0S/TX/T0I 1 i 1 D 1 N OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM Our ission at Otter Creek Elementary School is to teach ALL students die essential academic skills at mastery level. The education of our students will empoHver them to be critical, independent thinkers prepared to master the technological advances in the 21st century. This will be accomplished by providing a diverse, equitable, and challenging curriculum. PncmirAging the development of positive social skills in a secure environment will enable themjto become responsible, productive citizens. Through campus leadership : is committed to the achievement of this mission. the st X it Otter|jCreek Elementary is located in the south part of Pulaski County. The schocfl was named for the subdivision in which it was built and the small creek which marks the south boundary of the grounds. The school serves the comi^unity by providing excellent educational opportunities for students in gra( con K-5. Parental involvement is encouraged at the school and the ipiinity provides a wide variety of volunteers on a regular basis. Come out t| Otter Creek and "check us out"! 0 1! h Ii ( d ! II I X !} i! }1 ii <>9 ii !i 1 90 39tfd tflN3W3-B >133^0 ^31 in 86t?Z.SStT0S Geipif)ej tSiIT 200S/TT/T010/28/1939 ii 13:42 J 5014550525 OTTER CREEK LWD CO PAGE 01 I 0. c 01 ToJ Fri Otter Creek Elementary School iber 18,1999 xjn: Otter Creek Ci i: Janis Creek Campus Leadership Team TuckerC^ H Campus Leadership Team meeting on Friday, October 22 at the school. The meeting will begin at 9
00. Pl. ret ie plan to attead. There are several important decisions we need to make ding the future of our school. I look forward to seeing you then. Th^ you. i T Yes, I will be able to attend the moeting. No, I will not be able to attend tihc meeting. f i I 1 eooo Otter cj -esk Parkway I Rhone {501} 455-7440 Pax (501) 45S-7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 IJ ii i
L0 39tfd tflN3W313 >i33aD y31i0 86hZSShT0g h5:TT 200S/TT/T0li 1 pTTER Creek Elementary School August 26,1999 ii To:! Campus Leadership Team for Otter Creek Frojn: Janis Tucker I h(^e everyone had a nice summer. We are excited and ready to begin the 19^-2000 school year. {i Ou^ first Campus Leadership Team meeting has been set for September 10 at ^00 at the school. I hope you will all be able to attend, ii , Inks for all you do to make our school a positive experience for all chi^iIren. il You are appreciated. !) ii j! Yes, I will be able to attend the Campus Leadership meeting on Sej^ember 10. 4..- No. I will not be able to attend the Campus Leadership meeting on Sepjtember 10. i! <1 il /? 1! !( Xi 16000 Otter Cr^k Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 8B 39Wd i> W1K3W313 >l33ao ^31 in Fax (501) 455-7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 SShZeShTBS 1?2:TT 2002/TI/TB H y i J -isasfis jisasx&fsss^^^ ssfaiwfiKfjs^- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT b Otter Creek Elementary School December 14, 1998 To: Doug Eaton From: Janis Tucker This is regarding additions, modifications, and renovations we would like to have at Otter Creek Elementary. The air conditioner leak has been worked on for several years. We have been told that in order to correct this problem permanently, the entire air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. This definitely needs to be done because when the weather is warm there is always a leak in one of the halls and we have to keep buckets under this to catch the water. We are requesting that the following improvements/renovations be made: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 8. New air conditioning unit New carpet for the entire building Stage in the cafeteria Water fountains on the outside of the building Fence around the school property Landscaping at the entrance to the school Larger play area and additional playground equipment Up-date computers and printers for each class New construction: With the increased housing being developed in the Otter Creek attendance zone, it is felt that there will be a need for additional classrooms. A new area needs to be built to add an additional classroom to each grade level. The school now has 3 kindergarten classrooms and 2 of each grades 1-6. The sixth grade will move to the middle school for the 1998-1999 school year. There will be two vacant classrooms. However, by the 2000-2001 school year it is felt the additional rooms will be needed. 16000 otter Creek Parkway Phone 455-7440 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209The people who served on the team to talk about improvements/new construction for Otter Creek Elementary are
Janis Tucker - Principal Shana Young - Counselor Beverly Kinneman - Teacher Vickye Mitchell - Teacher Ettatricia Clark - Teacher Zeornee Herts - Central Office Denise Nunnley- Parent Greg Stutts - Parent Business/Community - Tommy Hodges Jana Carver Lenora Nunnley - Sixth grade studentFriday Eldredge & Clark .HERSCHEL H. FRIDAY(I922-IP94) WILLIAM H. SUTTON. P.A. BYRON M. EISEMAN. JR,, P.A. JOE D. BELL. P.A. JAMBS A BUTTRY. P..A FREDERICK S. URSERY. P.A OSCAR E. DAVIS, JR.. P.A. JAMES C CLARK, JR.. P.A. THOMAS P. LEGGETT. P.A JOHN DEWEY WATSON. P.A PAUL B. BENHAM III, P.A. LARRY W. BURKS. P.A. A WYCKLIFF NISBET. JR. P.A. JAMES EDWARD HARRIS. P.A. J. PHILLIP MALCOM. P.A. JAMES M. SIMPSON. P.A JAMES M. SAXTON. P.A. J. SHEPHERD RUSSELL IH.'P.A DONALD a. BACON. P.A WILLIAM THOMAS BAXTER P.A. BARRY E. COPLIN. P.A RICHARD D. TAYLOR P.A JOSEPH B. HURST. JR. P.A. ELIZABETH ROBBEN MURRAY. P.A. CHRISTOPHER HELLER P.A. LAURA HENSLEY SMITH. P.A. ROBERT S. SHAFER P.A. WILLIAM M. GRIFFIN III. P.A. MICHAEL S. MOORE, P.A. DIANE S. MACKEY. P.A. WALTER M. EBEL ill, P.A. KEVIN A. CRASS. P.A. WILLIAM A. WADDELL. JR. P.A. SCOTT J. LANCASTER P.A. M. GAYLE CORLEY. P.A. ROBERT B. BEACH. JR. P.A. J. LEE BROWN. P.A. JAMES C. BAKER JR. P.A. HARRY A. LIGHT. P.A. SCOTT H. TUCKER P.A. GUY ALTON WADE. P.A. PRICE C. GARDNER. P.A. TONIA P. JONES. P.A. DAVID D. WILSON. P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW A LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP www.fridayfirm.com 2000 REGIONS CENTER 400 WEST CAPITOL LITTLE ROCK. ARKANSAS 72201-3493 TELEPHONE 501-376-2011 FAX 501-376-2147 3425 NORTH FUTRALL DRIVE. SUITE 103 FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS 72703-4811 TELEPHONE 501-605-2011 FAX 501-695-2147 JEFFREY H. MOORE. P.A. DAVID M. GRAF. P.A. CARLA GUNNELS SPAINHOUR P.A JOHN C. FENDLEY. JR. P.A. JONANN ELIZABETH CONIGLIO. P.A R CHRISTOPHER LAWSON. P.A GREGORY D. TAYLOR P.A. TONYL. WILCOX, P.A FRAN C. HICKMAN, P.A. BETTY J. DEMORY. P.A LYNDA M. JOHNSON. P.A. JAMES W, SMITH. P.A. CLIFFORD W. PLUNKETT. P.A. Daniel l. herrington. p.a MARVIN L. CHILDERS K. COLEMAN WESTBROOK. JR ALLISON J. CORNWELL ELLEN M. OWENS JASON B. HENDREN BRUCE B. TIDWELL MICHAEL E. KARNEY KELLY MURPHY MCQUEEN JOSEPH P. MCKAY ALEXANDRA A. IFRAH JAYT. TAYLOR MARTIN A. KASTEN BRYAN W. DUKE JOSEPH G. NICHOLS ROBERT T. SMITH RYAN A. BOWMAN TIMOTHY C. EZELL T. MICHELLE ATOR KAREN S. HALBERT SARAH M. COTTON PHILIP B. MONTGOMERY KRISTEN S. RIGGINS ALAN G. BRYAN LINDSEY MITCHAM SLOAN 208 NORTH FIFTH STREET BLYTHEVILLE. ARKANSAS 72315 OFCOUNSEL B.S. CLARK WILLIAM L. TERRY WILLIAM L. PATTON. JR H.T. LARZELERE. P..A JOHN C. ECHOLS. P.A, A.D. MCALLISTER TELEPHONE 870-782-2898 FAX 870-782-2918 January 11, 2002 JOHN C. FENDLEY. JR. LITTLE ROCK TEL 501-370-3323 FAX S01-244-5341 fondley@fec.net Ms. Joy Springer John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 RECEIVED RE: LRSD V. PCSSD JAN 1 6 2002
OfRCEOF ) desegregation MONITORING Ig (il'A Dear Ms. Springer
Mr. Babbs asked the we respond to your letter of January 8, 2002, concerning Otter Creek Elementary. Four new classrooms are being constructed at Otter Creek using millage funds. This project was included in the list of millage projects which was approved by the Board on March 23, 2000 (see CX 739) and which was included in the Appendix to the District's Final Report, March 15, 2001. The new classrooms are intended to accommodate growth in the student population resulting from continued development within the existing attendance zone. The proposal for the new construction came from the school's Campus Leadership Team. It should increase capacity by roughly 100 students and is not expected to affect the racial balance at the school, which is currently 55% African-American. Enclosed please find the following
Janis Tucker's December 14, 1998, memo to Doug Eaton regarding requested capital improvements
A copy of Ms. Tucker's fax to Ms. Sadie Mitchell attaching Ms. Tucker's file concerning the requested capital improvements, and
A copy of the District's file concerning the requested capital improvements at Otter Creek. A contractor has been selected and construction will begin in the very near future. It is the District's position that construction of the new classrooms does not require Court approval. Please do not hesitate to call if you need any additional information Sincerely, John C. Fendley, Jr. cc
Dr. Ken James Mr. Junious Babbs I Otter Creek Elementary School CAPITAL PROJECTS
OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY We are presently scheduled to get a new air conditioning unit that will prevent our ceilings from leaking. This is already scheduled for the Christmas vacation. We have gravel on our playground area at the present time. This is a continuous problem. We would like to have some sort of new surface for this area. New playground equipment New addition to the school (see attachment) 16000 Otter Creek Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 Fax (501) 455-7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Project Category Number 50-94-1 50-97-1 50-98-1 50-98-2 50-98-3 50-98-4 50-98-6 50-98-7 50-98-8 50-98-9 50-98-10 ' 50-98-11 50-99-1 50-99-2 50-99-3 i 50-99-4 50-99-5 50-99-6 2 5 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 3 5 1 1 1 capital.xIs I I T i + I T I T T I T Elementary Schools Capital Projects Capital Projects: Otter Creek Elementary Project Code REC REN ADA TEC TEC MMR MMR MMR MMR MMR MMR REN MMR REC REC MMR MMR MMR Project Description I Estimated I 1 I I I I T New play area fence Parking lot curbing ADA adaptions Technology upgrade Electrical upgrade Exterior Waterproofing HVAC Replacement Replace HVAC Controls Storm Drain System______ Replace Gutters__________ Replace condensate piping Landscaping Carpet replacement 50% ______ Additional Play ground equipment Outside water fountain _______ Rep/RpI Ceiling grid Replace heat pumps_________ Replace r/r partitions 1 1 Design, Overhead, Profit I T I T I letter Creek ES Subtotal 3 I 4 J. 1 i j T i i I i Cost $2,500 $3,000 $30,000 $220,000 $5,000 $65,000 $100,000 $42,000 $25,000 $6,000 $18,000 $15,000 $18,000 $3,000 $24,000 $100,000 $14,000 $65,000 I T I $755,500 I Rec Y/N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y 2/8/9SOtter Creek Elementary School I? VISION FOR OTTER CREEK ELENIENT.ARY Otter Creek Elementary School was built in 1979. It was part of the Pulaski County Special S chool District until 1987 when .the school was annexed into the Little Rock School District. The school was named for the subdivision in which it was built and the small creek which marks the south boundary of the grounds. The school continues to provide excellent educational opportunities for ALL students. The teachers, parents and community are committed to ensuring that all students receive a quality education. The student population for Otter Creek is from the attendance zone area surrounding the school and an area off Baseline on the east side of. 1-30. This area continues to grow. Not only is the Otter Creek subdivision expanding
the area around Otter Creek on Baseline and Stagecoach continue to add new subdivisions.and apartment complexes. It is predicted that in the very near future, possibly as soon as the 2000-2001 school year, additional classes will need to be added to the existing building. At the present time, 'the school composition consists of four kindergarten classes, three first grade classes, three second grade classes, two third grade classes, two fourth grade classes, and two fifth grade classes. Additional classes will need to be added for the 2000-2001 school year to accommodate the present situation as well as new students moving into the area. The Campus Leadership team for Otter Creek Elementary would hke to see a fence placed around the school grounds. The campus is open^on all sides and this fence would make a more secure environment for the students. On weekends the school is used by teenagers in the area who leave broken bottles, cans, cigarettes and other items that are unsafe for the students. There has also been problems'of dogs running onto the school grounds during recess and' chasing students. A fence would prevent many of these problems. 16000 Otter Creek Parkway Phone (501). 455-7440 Fax. (501) 455-7498 Littls Rock, Arkansas 72209New Work Project Submission School: Siie:_n^__School: 6 C/Tcc/E de0y^^aV/- pate:JI2_/^/_^ Requested ByiJbtyXJk^ Location Priority: Project Description: iV'ttC pmefivV Pr.oj ec-t Justificationir Crvi bUm LA/iYh fky cUvo CiAxzi 5CKap!vv^ _ . < 'vUyA>^w^ 'K'ls. r^LfS 3 L ^p^Vyl/LA V\^ J Facility Services Re^ -Do Not Wnts Below This Lini ommeadatioa: Gonstruction: Contract IB TTq^ijp< .X Vsr-pd.^u' !i iS^naK a^j? ^'*^"***'-**'* .
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Diz^Aevou SIa 0 oct/r 0^ _ ----------------Qq Write Below 1 his Lin^ Cacijin^ Services Recommeadatio'n: C.qnstruclion: Contract: ' In Hou5e: -EipJitt u.v Ns.r^irsu- 15!^ .n ^v.SSras Ij li Otter Creek Elementary School i FAX ii DATE: i! iI TO: FROM: j FAX#: SUBJECT: PHONE#: NU^dBER OF PAGES (including cover): ij il MB'pJO:- u il ll dfa I i '~l' A A A i /I * Jiil 8if H 16000 Ottsr C^eek Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 Fax (501) 455-7498 * Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 10 39tfd tflN3W3T3 >l33ao PPI in 86^435^103 VSriT 2002/11/10 "What capital improvements on this campus or your neighborhood school would help make it better for teaching and learning? . otter Creek ischnology *Security Building improvements *Neighborhood school Additionai classrooms *Teacher. aides *Additional reading teachers *Study hall More computer technology Increase campus lighting (exterior) Internet access In each class More dassroorfls *Better music program *More art programs ^Security *Aciditionaf aides - for tutoring and constructive periods More classrooms Larger playground More parking More corriputsrs *Art program Additionai computer lab Computers Technology Update technology Update building A/c-fumace Playground and equipment Audltoriu^ and stage Better quality lighting *These are not considered capital improvements. I jj il 20 39Vd tflNjWaiH >133a0 33110 8SPlSSt'T0S pZ:!!: 2002/TT/Tai 11 H 9:1 'i
i jl CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TEAM AGENDA OCTOBER 22, 1999 1. 2, 3, Yfear Round School Otoital Improvements Campus Leadership Team members for 1999-2000 school year ./ fll OTTER CREEK CONTINUED: Technology *Security J *Aides 1 ! Yfil IR DPTWTON MATTERS (r Otter Creek Elementary School r i i I VISION FOR OTTER CREEK ELEMENT.ARY 0tt4 Creek Elementary School was built in 1979. It was part of the Pulaski Special School District until 1987 when the school was Rn-navfid into the Little Rock School District. The school was named for the subdivision in whi^h it was built and the small creek which marks the south boundary of the grounds. Thei school continues to provide excellent educational opportunities for ALL stuc snts. The teachers, parents and community are comTUTtfod to ensuring than aU students receive a quality education. ThsLident population for Otter Creek is from the attendance zone area sun^bunding the school and an area off Baseline on the east side of 1-30, This area continues to grow. Not only is the Otter Creek subdivision expanding
the irea around Otter Creek on Baseline and Stagecoach continue to add new sub tivisions and apartment complexes. It is predicted that in the very near fun|e, possibly as soon as the 2000-2001 school year, additional classes will need to be added to the existing burl dur new At |ie present time, the school composiitgi.on consists of four kindergarten Cli cli cli :es, three first gradeclasses, three second grade classes, two third grade les, two fourth grade classes, and two fifth grade classes. Additional les will need to be added for the 2000-2001 school year to accommodate if situafaon as well as new students moving into the area. ThejCampus Leadership team for Otter Creek Elementary would like to see a feuc^e placed around the school grounds. The campus is open'on all sides and thisjfence would make a more secure environment for the students. On ee^nds the school is used by teenagers in the area who leave broken itljes, cans, cigarettes and other items that are unsafe for the .students. Th^e has alM been problems of dogs running onto the school grounds during rec^fs and chasmg students. A fence would prevent many of these problems^ to see a wei boi :1 il T6000 Otter C) iS 50 39tfd i ik Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 Fax (501) 455-7498 * Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 tflN3W313 >13330 H3I in 86hZ.cS7t0S 7S:TT 2006/TT/t0 Ii i
ij 15 I L CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING November 17,1999 1, Prioritize the list for Capital Improvements for Otter Creek for the bond ^sue. 2. Sign the form for the Campus Leadership Team for 1999-2000 school ^ear. 3. Zeomee Herts 4. Jk ear-Round Education ew business/concerns 5. ! i Ii i! li I! il 0 I! II P0 3SWd aSPiSStTQS tS^rr 6302/TT/T0 I I tfiN3W3n3 xsaao ?43i mI 1 i ' 1. B.LTodiictions CAMPUS LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING SEPTEMBER 10,1999 Otter Creek Elementary 9:00 > J 2, Reflect on the 1998-1999 school year 3. h iscuss changes for the 1999-2000 school year 4. ijjook at GUIDELINES FOR SCHQOT, IMPROVEMENT PLANNING ii 5. (^stions/Concems 0 li I) ii ii il ! il i ( I ii 1 !! ii II jl S0 39W !( Il II ij tfiN3W3"l3 >13330 H~i in 86i72.SStT0S pSm 2003/TT/T0N 3 Ii I ii KB I D OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM Our rtns njpal sion at Otter Creek Elementary School is to teach ATI, students the essenf al academic skills at masteiy level. The education of our .stnjmts will "empower them to be critical, independent thinkers prepared to master the technhlogical advances in the 21st century. This' will be accomplished by providing a diverse, equitable, and challenging curriculum. Encouraging the development of positive social skills in a secure environment will enable themfn become responsible, productive citizens. Through campus leadership the stiff is committed to the achievement of this missinn . iM 5 Ofter|peek Elementaiy is located in the south part of Pulaski County. The schodi was named for the subdivision in which it was built and the small creek which marks the south boundary of the grounds. The school serves the compjiunity by providing excellent educational opportunities for students in ft grad& K-5. Parental involvement is encouraged at the school and the comi^unity provides a wide variety of volunteers on a regular basis. Come out t| Otter Creek and "check us out"! I): o ij ii ii i
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Frcm: Janis Th: i TuckerC^q Leadership Team e will be a Campus Leadership Team meeting on Friday, October 22 at the BchooJ. The meetog will begin al 9:00, Pl. ret w plan to attend. There are several imporiani decisions we need to make ding the future of our school. I look forward to seeing you then. Tb^ you. I I I will be able to attend the moeting. No, I will not be able to attend the meeting Ni li I I 1 I 1 eooo Otter Cj'eek Parkway Phona (Soil 455-744.0 . Fax (501) 4=5'7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 i i I! LZ yN3W3-l3 >133^0 33110 86PiSS7T0S 72:TT 500S/Tt/T0i \W W Otter Creek Elementary School ? August 26, 1999 i! To: Campus Leadership Team for Otter Creek FroL
Jauis TuckerS^'T 0 II I hope everyone had a nice summer. We are excited and ready to begin the 19^-2000 school year. li Oudj first Campus Leadership Team meeting has been set for September 10 at ^00 at the school. I hope you will all be able to attend. Thinks for all you do to make our school a positive experience for all chijjdren. ii Yoh are appreciated. ! I( j! Yes, I will be able to attend the Campus Leadership meeting on September 10. 4 No, I will not be able to attend the Campus Leadership meeting Sej^ember 10, on '} 'j /V .ti /i-Cil Si J (/ 7 i I I .. I i I il Si 11 1 -k> 16000 Otter Ci-^k Parkway Phone (501) 455-7440 - Fax (501) 455-7498 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 30 29tfd tflN3W373 >133a0 33X10 86hZ.SSfc>T0S 7Z:TT 2002/TT/T01 I ROCK SCHOOL 3 Otter Creek Elementary School December 14, 1998 To: Doug Eaton From: Janis Tucker This is regarding additions, modifications, and renovations we would like to have at Otter Creek Elementary. The air conditioner leak has been worked on for several years. We have been told that in order to correct this problem permanently, the entire air conditioning unit needs to be replaced. This definitely needs to be done because when the weather is warm there is always a leak in one of the halls and we have to keep buckets under this to catch the water. We are requesting that the following improvements/renovations be made: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. New air conditioning unit New carpet for the entire building Stage in the cafeteria Water fountains on the outside of the building Fence around the school property Landscaping at the entrance to the school Larger play area and additional playground equipment Up-date computers and printers for each class New construction: With the increased housing being developed in the Otter Creek attendance zone, it is felt that there will be a need for additional classrooms. A new area needs to be built to add an additional classroom to each grade level. The school now has 3 kindergarten classrooms and 2 of each grades 1-6. The sixth grade will move to the middle school for the 1998-1999 school year-.- There will be two vacant classrooms. However, by the 2000-2001 school year it is felt the additional rooms will be needed. 1 6000 Otter Creek Parkway Phone 455-7440 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 The people who served on the team to talk about improvements/new construction for Otter Creek Elementary are: Janis Tucker - Principal Shana Young - Counselor Beverly Kinneman - Teacher Vickye Mitchell - Teacher Ettatricia Clark - Teacher Zeomee Herts - Central Office Denise Nurmley- Parent Greg Stutts - Parent Business/Community - Tommy Hodges Jana Carver Lenora Nunnley - Sixth grade studentARKANSAS TIMES* APRIL 21,1994
77i# At^n^as REPORTER J WHITES NEED NOT APPLY At one LR school, desegregacion proves too successful. BY JUDITH M. GALLMAN Danny Johnson wauled his son Io attend Pulaski llciglils Junior lligli School next year, but dieres no room for his son at the school localise he's while. That's what the school told Johnson on March21 whenhewenitopre-rcgisterliis 11- year-old son Jeremy for next yeiu. It seems die Pulaski I Icighls parenis and school officials have licen so successful al reciuiling whiles dial dicii eni olliiicnl now inns afoul of court-ordered racial guidelines. I lie result is a supreme irony in a majority black school district that has snuggled for years Io hold while parents. Denied admission Io Pulaski Heights, Johnson says he is planning Io buy a house in Conway and enroll his children Ihcte next year, continuing a trend dial has seen Conway explode widi whiles fleeing Little Rock. Ralph I loffman, the principal of Pulaski I Icighls Junior High School, says the school has swung from a lunior high that was roughly 65 IO 67 iXMCCnl black in 1988 Io a school dial's 54 10 5.5 percent black now. Based on pre-regisuadon figures for next year, however, the district projects the junior high will be 51.8 percent black, which, the disuict says, means too few black sludents will be enrolled. The projection prompted Dr. Russ Mayo, associate superintendent for desegregation, todraft a memo saying that,students who pre- registered on or after May 14 will be assigned by the Student Assignment Office. "Basically, we will reserve vacant seats for black sludenl.s while nonblack stiideiiLs will leceive alternate assignments,'' Mayo wrote in the memo. ''Sludenl.s who cannot be assigned will lx: placed on wailing lisls. The memo also went to four elementary schools, Terry, Fulbright, Forest Park and Oller Creek, Mayo said, liecaasc all will likely slip lie.low the COUI I approved minimum black enrollmeiil iierccniage. Jefferson doesn'tmeet die minimum but a memo wasn't sent there. The school district decision is at variance, however, with the federal court's Office of Desegregation Monitoring. Ann Brown, federal monitor, says die minimum black enrollment should not fall Iielow 40 [leiccnt for elementary schools and 51 percent for junior high schools. Mayo agrees on 40 (lercent for elementaiy schools, but he insists the iiiinimutn for junior highs is 52.5 pcrccni. More importanlly. Brown believes die court intciideil to set racial guidelines, not quotas, Mayo sees them as a quota from which tlie district may not stray. Mayo said die fieeze is a temporary measure that may be lifted once the district has a clear undcrslandiiig of next year's enrollment. Though the policy apiars Io stale otherwise, Mayo said the district does not intend to exclude wliile studenls who are rightful residenls of a school'.s allendance zones, only those who live outside the attendance zone. But at the same lime, he says only that those in Ilie zone will be put on the waiting list. I Ie also says the district wants Io be sure all sludenis in a school rightfully deserve the assignments. "rm told that it has not been watched a.s carefully by the Student Assignment Office in die past, Mayo said. Wecannol continue ignoring the plan or the court. Brown said die dish id should look at other oplionsbeforeexcliidiiig while parents, whose loss could harm the racial composition of the whole dish icl. One option is adding portable buildiiigs,aldiotighlhalsiiiipossiblcforsonie of the schools and Mayo counters such additions peipetuate dual education. Some school patrons, parents and teachers worry that die policy will drive whiles Io private schools or other cides. "Tlieres no such thing as a school loo while in Litde Rock, one parent said. But the School District has now ruled odierwise. And the result may be at least two more transfers Io Conway. PERCENTAGE OF BLACK STUDENTS ANTICIPATED Pulaski Heights Junior High School 51.8 percent Terry Elementary School 39.9 percent Fulbright Elementary School 43.1 percent Forest Park Elementary School 39.2 percent Jefferson Elementary School 40.4 percent Oller Creek Elemenlary School 44.7 percent If pre-registralion enrollment figures for the 194-95 school year for the above Little Rock schools hold (rue, these schools could end up whh too few black students, which is why additional white students arent being enrolled temporarily. The percentages indicate what percentage of the student body is expected to be black. Elementary schools cant have fewer than 40 percent, but the bottom limit for junior highs is in dispute. The district sets the limit at 52.5 percent
the Office of Desegregation monitoring uses 51 percent.Arkansas Democrat ^(j^azctte | T^U^Sa^^JMOVEMBERViggg________________ Suspicious man approached kids in Otter Creek area on 3 occasions ARK.ANs.As DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE g^d a Sept. 28 report of a time Residents of Little Rock's Otter when a man reportedly tried to Creek neighborhood have report- lure a child into a pickup were ed three incidents to police of a made by Otter Creek residents man approaching children, including one report made by the princi- near the school. On Friday, Little Rock police pal of Otter Creek Elementarj provided the Arkansas Democrat- ' School. Gazette with the Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 Immediately after an Oct. 7 en- reports along with a copy of an counter at the school, when a man alert sent to all Little Rock ele- was reportedly seen trying to take mentary and middle schools. The photographs of a student. Princi- alert was compiled from informa- pal Janis Tucker notified the dis- tion from all three police reports, tricts security office. The incidents reported to police Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 were in- A school district security em- ployee patrolled the school for correctly reported in Saturdays several days aftenvard. edition as if they had both oc- Two other incidents docu- curred at the school. mented by an Oct. 6 report of a man who exposed himself to a No further sightings have occurred of the man or the pickup child between Aug. 30 and Sept. 22 since the Oct. 7 report, police said.t- 4 * PRipAY, DECEMBER 16, 2005 * Board aims to ease crowded LR school
Otter Creek attendance zone cropped BY CYNTHIA HOWELL ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE The Little Rock School Board on Thursday approved plans to shrink the Otter Creek Elementary School attendance zone and correspondingly expand Mabel- vaJe Elementary Schools zone to lirmt overcrowding at Otter Creek. IS necessary to avoid having to add a portable building to the four portable buildings already on the Otter Creek campus, Su- pcrintendent Roy Brooks has said. Otter Creek has 580 students, which is 43 students over capacity. Mabeivale Elementary has 365 students, with room for about 78 more. The application fee for the national teacher certification Board members approved the zone adjustments without any discussion during a meeting in which they asked the staff to program is $2,300 and if a 'te7rh2 Srt fuiMcial help to er is not successful in achieving ^tnct teachers who are m their certification after the first year second md third years of seek- the fee for retaking p^ 1 National assessment in subsequent sec- Teaching ond and third years is $350 per btMtods paj^ majority of teachers zon?Jhft of the Otter Creek nationaUy who seek national cer- Of Interstate 30 tification are not completely suc- ^d includes neighborhoods in cessful the first year^TypicaUv t Yorkton teachers have to reSke^o or J .streets wiU be as- more parts of the as.X=^.^r signed to Mabeivale beginning with the 2005-06 school y.C However, the 103 children living in the affected area and cur- more parts of the assessment. Katherine Wright Knight, ye^. president of the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association, estimated that there are at least Sachem who" grandfathered into Otter retake sections of the toe S unger teachers were notified that thev b^SooT, ' tocessMy Younger children and chil- borhoods will be assigned' I Mabeivale, The attendance zone need to --- assessment to attain the credential, which is to program. Approximately 14 na- tionally certified teachers are change already working in the district
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