Old Glory' MAY 19 1995 Ms. Ann Brown & Staff Office of Desgregation 201 E. Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Bldg. Little Rock, AR 72201 Office of Desegregation Monitoring 1' You are cordially invited to attend the Open^iouse. and (Dedications^ oftfic .'?V ' T\>' f ! I 5 >* TV 1 i 1I C[inic T uesday May 30,1995 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. McClellan Health Clinic 9417 Geyer Springs Road t. 111 h, 5 R.S.V.P. 570-4149 by May 25 ieL 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 March 6, 1995 Mr. William Fields, President McClellan Community School Advisory Council 9910 Ramona Little Rock, AR 72209 Dear Mr. Fields: As I'm sure you are aware, the desegregation plans and court orders place a great deal of importance on the Community School Program as a means for desegregating McClellan High School. The school district is obligated to involve the McClellan Community High School Advisory Council in making decisions about the program's operations and funding. Court Orders issued on December 30, 1992 and August 26, 1993 have been particularly explicit about the role of the Advisory Council, including budget planning and adjustment. I am very interested in determining how the Advisory Council has been operating, and especially the extent to which the Council has been involved in decisions that affect the school. I will appreciate your forwarding to me the following information immediately: 1, 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Copies of the Council minutes up to the present time, begiiming with the 1993-94 school year. A list of current Council membership by race, gender, and affiliation (such as school employee, business person, retiree, etc.), and the date each member joined the Council. A list of current officers and date of election. Bylaws and the date they were ratified by the Council. Council guidelines for selecting new members. Council guidelines for electing officers. A list of standing committees and a brief summary of their responsibilities. The job description of the program coordinator. Any other information that would be helpful in assessing the make-up and activities of the Council.March 6, 1995 Page Two Also, you may be aware that a business case, which would significantly change the McClellan Community School Program, was recently presented to the Little Rock School District Board of Directors. Please write a short description telling me how the advisory council was involved in developing this or any other business case that proposes to change the community program or its funding. Thank you very much for your assistance. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely yours, A Ann S. Brown cc
Jodie Carter/:a RECE!VEC Office of Desegregasion Moniic MAR 8 1995 ig Community Education A beacon of hope for our children's future... \ Presented by: .V The McClellan Community Education Advisory Council \ February 23, 1995 Community Education: A Smart Investment for the Little Rock School District Introduction J. Southwest Little Rock residents dont have to look too far to see the effects of drugs, crime and gang activity, but they also dont have to look too far to see a beacon of hope...right in their own backyard. Some would say the era of neighborhood schools is long gone...but try telling that to the community who benefits daily from the programs and activities provided by Community Education. It is difficult during times of critical financial cutbacks, for the Little Rock School District not to seek cuts from its many programs. But it is also critical to take note of the programs that do work and are effective, and to take responsibility for exploring feasible financial strategies to keep them alive. One must also keep in mind the long-range outcome of these decisions, and the immediate effects they can have on the community. The City of Little Rock, the U.S. Department of Education, area businesses, churches, and community organizations have demonstrated their support for Community Education in the form of dollars and resources. These contributions directly impact not only Little Rock School District students, but the community in which they live. The following approved business case is being submitted by the Community Educations Advisory Council Executive Committee, noting that the business case submitted by the McClellan Community School Principal was factually erroneous, did not involve Communitv Education staff or Advisory Council members in its development, and was submitted without the staff or Councils knowledge or approval. The following business case is being submitted as/amStcat^i?pfen1or^the^^ Education program, and the following recommendations are hereby set forth by the Community Education Advisory Councils Executive Committee to be considered by the Little Rock School District Board, Administration, and Beacon School Steering Committee: 1. lo merge Community Education programs and services wwiitthh the BBeeaaccoonn SScchhnonoll program at Cloverdale Junior High
2. To merge Community Educations inventory and other community resources with the Beacon School program at Cloverdale Junior High
and 3. To modify Community Educations personnel and operating budget to reflect a % cut of its 1994-95 budget paid by the Little Rock School District It is the position of the Community Education Advisory Council that these three dations will ensure the continuation of Community Education programs and services. This modification plan will provide the Little Rock School District with $80,000 in budget cuts through a collaborative effort with the City of Little Rock and other community partners. The plan will also provide a well-trained, highly qualified and motivated program staff to recommen-cuts work in a collaborative effort with the Beacon School Program, including over $100,000 in inventory and community resources. Its truly a win-win proposition! Community Education: A Smart Investment for the Little Rock School District The Proposed Solution The following proposal will outline a strategy for each recommendation that will maintain Community Educations current programs, services, and obligations to the Southwest Little Rock community, as well as afford the Little Rock School District with much needed budgetary cuts. Recommendation #1 To merge Community Education programs and services with the Beacon School program at Cloverdale Jimior High School. Overview of Current Programs and Services Community Education is a community-based program that provides a wide variety of programs, services, and recreational activities to Central Arkansas residents, in particular residents of Southwest Little Rock, by utilizing an existing school facility to serve the community after school, evenings, and weekends. Community Education is a concept that provides opportunities for all local community bers, schools, and organizations to become partners in addressing educational and community concerns. The Community School is open year-round with educational opportunities' available to all residents of Central Arkansas. The Community School, in collaboration with other community agencies, provides academic, extracurricular, sports, health, social services, college and work force preparation programs for citizens of all ages, particularly Little Rock School District youth. mem- The goals of the Community School are: to provide programs and services that meet the needs of the community it serves
to utilize existing school facilities, after school hours, for the provision of programs and services
and to offer a variety of classes focusing on educational and personal enrichment, prevention, health, recreation, vocational, and job skill development through the reallocation of existing community resources. The Community School currently provides the following programsJ^sCTvices 3^_______ to the Little Rock School District, the City of Little Rock, and the surrounding community. resources reflecting many of the goals of the Beacon School Program! operates after school, evening, summer, and weekend hours
organizes positive recreational and socialization opportunities for children and youth
provides after school tutoring and homework help program for all ages
offers summer day camp for children ages 6-12
Community Education: A Smart Investment for the Little Rock School District provides summer jobs for youth
organizes various community projects such as^nfey and June Bug Days
coordinates ACT Lock Ins and Care packai K packages for college students (encouraeine students to stay in school)
provides a wide range of health and wellness services
offers GED, literacy programs, and other educational opportunities for older youth and adults
and encourages positive community involvement and family participation. The Southwest Little Rock Healthy Family Center a.- -The Healthy Family Center program model is designed to develop, implement, and support a comprehensive, community-wide education, prevention and intervention program for children, youth and families in the Southwest Little Rock area, one of the most troubled neighborhoods in the Little Rock School District. The Center will provide direct prevention/ intervention services to participants aimed to reduce factors that contribute to drug and , alcohol use, abuse, and addiction, teen pregnancy, gang involvement, and school dropouts. The programs and activities provided at the Center offer an^ternative to drugs, gangs, and violence. Through membership in the Center, youth earn ^(Qlloalr^sr<.//jj^^:s and other incentives for participation and performance in approved educatiioonnTTddrruugg pprr<evention, life skills, conflict resolution, support groups, and other self improvement classes and activities, in addition to community service work. This service model is based on integrating the existing services, talents and resources of school personnel, service agencies and organizations, churches, businesses and corporations, local and state governments, parents, neighborhood ' associations and civic groups to meet the needs of high risk youth in the Southwest Little Rock area. Community Education has received a federal grant for a two year period from the U.S. Department of Educations Drug-Free Schools and Communities Emergency Grant Initiative to implement the Healthy Family Center program, much in line with the Beacon School Program model, /Ci A comprehensive case maanaageemeentt prrogrraam iiss onee off ttlhe main components of the Healthy Family Center. Trained adult mentors serve as facilitators of peer support groups to identify needs, discuss problems, situations, and other issues that affect the daily lives of young people. The adult mentors are managed by licensed case managers who provide additional counseling services, referral to services, and follow-up care to youth participants and their families. The Community School s Healthy Family Center brings in the resources of community agencies, organizations, and service providers to meet the needs of youth and family participants. The following list represents the magnitude of resources that are currently offered through the Health Family Center, as well as the collaboration that exists between the Healthy Family Center and other SWLR service providers. 4 Community Education: A Smart Investment for the Little Rock School District The Parent Center The MELD Program (Minnesota Early Learning and Development) Program provides parenting and prenatal classes, role modeling, mentors, and support groups, health checks, drug information, meals, and other support services provided by The Parent Center, a Division of Centers for Youth and Families
The Step Up Center Substance abuse assessment and referral services for youth who have been identified as using/ abusing drugs and/or alcohol
and substance abuse support groups for youth and their families are provided by The Step Up Center
The Little Rock School District , A Mobile Resource Unit travels throughout the Southwest Litde Rock area providing substance abuse information, WIC services, AFDC and food stamp applications, immunizations, flu shots, blood pressure checks, and other primary health services provided in a collaborative effort with the Arkansas Department of Health, the Little Rock School District, the Rice Depot, Little^Roc^ightog. Back, and the Arkansas Department of Human Services. "Creative Solutions for Arkansas, Inc. A computerized on-line information, referral, and tracking system that will link the Healthy Family Center, the above service providers, and thirteen (13) area schools via modem to an exclusive network that will enable users to share information regarding the needs of youth participants and their families, and to establish a more responsive service delivery system for the Southwest Little Rock community. Developed and provided by Creative Solutions for Arkansas, Inc. The Healthy Family Center program is currently operating out of McClellan High School, and provides programs and services Monday - Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., and organized Saturday evening activites as well. The Healthy Family Center has a program staff of 42 individuals who schedule, develop, coordinate, and manage the programs and services provided after school hours. Program staff includes: A Healthy Family Center Coordinator A Information Management Coordinator Three (3) Case Managers Fifteen (15) Support Group Mentors (10) Peer Tutors A Creative Expression Coordinator Two (2) Security Officer^ Four (4) Healthy Family Center Youth Staff A Summer Camp Coordinator during the summer 5Community Education: A Smart Investment for the Little Rock School District Three (3) Summer Camp Curriculum Specialists One full-time Summer Health Services Specialist during the summer Community Education will receive over $500,000 for a two year period to staff and operate the Healthy Family Center. A smooth transition of the Community Educations Healthy Family Center program to the Beacon School Program could occur without endangering the guidelines of grant funds, if this recommendation obtains School Board approval. Recommendation # 2 To merge Community Educations inventory and other community resources with the Beacon School prograamm aatt CClloovveerrdale Junior High. nas that the /VvLh. The Advisory Council recommeni le entire inventory of Community Education be merged with the Beacon School Program (see attach^ inventory list) as welTas other com-munity resources that'have Been"gene'rated by Community Education. Communi^t^ducation leveraged the following community resources and support, more than/tripplmgme Little Rock School Districts investment: Federal Grant................................ Class Tuition.................................. Corporate Donations................... City Tax Allocation......... ............ Community Festivals................... Agencies Support......................... Neighborhood Associations....... 2 Cool 4 School Summer Camp Medical Donations........................ Total............................................ $235,000 (2 years) 50,000 8,500 5,000 10,300 4,150 275 7,250 100,000 $420,475.00 Thousands of citizens have visited and participated in Community Education programs, classes, and activities. Supportive participation by community members translates into support for the Little Rock School District. Recommendation # 3 To modify Community Educations personnel and operating budget to reflect a 55% cut of its 1994-95 budget paid by the Little Rock School District, The Advisory Council is submitting the following modifications to the Community Education budget that is funded by the Liule Rock School District, The recommendation is thnrTKe Little Rock School District maintain two (2) full-time positions, two (2) part-time positions, and $ 10,000 of operating expenses for office, brochure and postage expenses. The Advisory 6 Community Education: A Smart Investment for the Little Rock School District Council requests that the following positions be funded by the modification plan: Full-Time Positions Program Director Office Manager/Bookkeeper Part-Time Positions Technical Writer Receptionist Name Brenda Scrimager Rhetta Mayfield Name Susan Williams Pam Adcock The Little Rock School District will cover the cost of a copy machine, telephone, program ( supplies, and fax service. (See attached budget for specific figures and budget totals.) Implementation Plan April 1, 1995 Community Education will be moved to the Beacon School site and a smooth transition of programs and services will occur at Cloverdale Junior High School. May 1, 1995 All Community Education inventory and other community resources will be merged with the Beacon School Program. June 1, 1995 Implement Healthy Family Center summer program and continue programs and services. Hire additional staff with city funds. August 1, 1995 Conduct 6 month review from participating community agencies and organizations and submit evaluation status report to the Little Rock School Board and the Beacon School Steering Committee. Summary This proposal is being submitted as a modification plan to the McClellan Community Education programj,,to.be-c-onsidered-in4ieu-of deletionrhy-thc-tkl ~ .to.be-c-onsidered-m4ieu-ofdeletionrby-thc-trttl<Ro It is the recommendation of the Advisory Coundlth
Rock School Board and Ad- mmistratioi lat Community Education and its programs, resources, and ^aff, merge with the Beacon School program at Cloverdale Junior Higf^SchooI in order to develop a unified, collaborative program that will best serve e youth and families of Southwest Little Rock and the surrounding area. It is the primary intent of the Advisory Council to ensure that Community Educations programs and services continue, that the Healthy Family Center program is a success, and that the hard-work, dedicated staff of Community Education continue their work in Southwest Little Rock. The investment of the Litde Rock School District in Community Education is minimal in comparison to the resources, support, and funds that opportunity for us all. are in turn leveraged. This is a unique 7McClellan Community Education Proposed Budget 1995 - 1996 Fiscal Year FUNDED THROUGH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Budget Line Item ADMINISTRATION: Director Office Manager/Secretary Technical Writer (Part Time) Receptionist (Part Time) Fringe Benefits Total Administration Budget Amount $44,321.04 $19,667.76 $6,760.00 $5,200.00 $8,024.10 $83,972.90 OPERATIONAL EXPENSES: Printing Supplies Total Operational Expenses $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGET $93,972.90 FUNDED THROUGH CITY OF LITTLEROCK Budget Line Item ADMINISTRATION: After School Activities Coor. Youth Workers (4 part time) Evening Supervisor (part time Fringe Benefits Total Administration Budget Amount $6,240.00 $13,572.00 $8,736.00 $2,183.92 $30,731.92 OPERATIONAL EXPENSES: Print Brochure (2 times) Class Brochure Layout Total Operational Expenses $3,000.00 $400.00 $3,400.00 TOTAL PROJECTED BUDGET $34,131.92 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET $128,104.82t McClellan community EDUCATION ftI E i 1 hf H i M I E C I N RI I "T S E Y /g mm C O M R U R 1995-1996 X E o McClellan Community High School Office of Community Education 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Phone: (501) 570-4149 XI o co in co McClellan Community Education is designed to develop a partnership between the school and community in order to provide educational opportunities and services to McClellan students, parents, other patrons, Little Rock School District employees, residents of Southwest Little Rock and neighboring communities.tCIKBBBBg LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT John L. McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road Phone 570-4100 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 February 26, 1996 RECEIVED MAR 1 8 1996 Linda Pondexter, President Little Rock School Board 810 W. Markham Street Little Rock, AR. 72201 Office of Desegregation Mcmionng Dear Madam President & Little Rock School Board Members
We the undersigned wish to express our support for McClellan Community Education. We feel that Community Education assists the Little Rock School District in fulfilling its mission to provide quality, integrated education to all patrons by providing numerous - courses and programs. Currently, Community Education offers educational programming for people of all ages. These programs include: Community Education courses
the McClellan Community Education Tutorial Program
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ACT Workshops and Lock-in
and a variety of activities and services. We feel that it would be a great loss to McClellan and the community if Community Education was no longer available. Please join us in support of McClellan Community Education. Sincerely, McClellan Community Education Advisory Board Members / Student Patrons < (Lhsvel.a ___axad&icd I'l/nJir/ J^hki(KaMtoL. iL3lz2ZS13OOpLjQ(:^ L- ^nMLC..~ftHzinirk/)O lk)k)-
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^5//) ysi^3 5^/ McClellan Community Education 1996-1997 Revised Budget Administration: Full Time Employees: Director Office Manager Receptionist Total Full Time 38,404.56 20,663.13 11,558.00 $ 70,625.69 Full Time Employee Benefits: Retirement (12%) Hospital ($1,963.00) Life ($65.00) Di Lt (.587%) State Tax ($65.00) Hospital Indenity ($67.00) Dental (205.00) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 8,475.08 5,889.00 195.00 414.57 195.00 201.00 615.00 Total Benefits Total Administration Salary and Benefits $ 15,984.65 86,610.34 Part Time Employees: Night Supervisor Security Total Part Time Salaries 8,640.00 8,677.50 17,317.50 FICA Total Administrative 6,727.65 $ 110,655.49 MCE Tutorial Program $ 28,602.17 Total Projected Expenses $ 139,257.66 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $30,000 Operating Expenses are to be paid from Community Education's current Activity Account which has acccumlated to $53,160.06 since 1991. Page 1McClellan Community Education Student Programs McClellan Student Council ACT Tutoring Services ACT Lock-In McClellan CE Tutorial Program - A.M. & P.M. McClellan CE Homework Help Program 2 Cool 4 School Summer Day Camp Healthy Family Center Mentoring Case Management Educational Enrichment - 'Creative Arts Program' Tutoring Program LRSD Students K-121. 2. 3. 4. McClellan community education Community Education Program Needs/Interests Assessment Spring 1996 Have you ever taken a Community Education class? 44 Yes If not. Why not? no interest 4 not affordable 24_ no free time 90 No 26 didnt know about classes A no transportation 9 inconvenient time __ other
please explain What are the best days for you to attend classes/activities? Monday 47 Thursday 46 Saturday 55 Tuesday 14 Friday Do you prefer a class/activity that meets: 83 once a week 31 twice a week 18 on weekends 5. If on-site child-care were available while you attended class, would you take advantage of it? 26 Yes 77 No 6 If yes, what are the ages of your children needing childcare? 9 7 0-3 years 4-6 years _ 6-12 years 7. Do you have a problem with transportation which would prevent you from taking a class? Yes ^No 8. Are you most interested in taking a course: 3^ to refresh knowledge and skills of present job. 48_ to increase possibility for promotion in present employment. 41_ to learn skills required for different employment. 9 to return to college. 78_ for personal improvement or recreation. 9. Of the following classes/activities, please check the ones which interest you. A. RECREATION AND SPORT 4 Bridge 1^ Modem Dancing 1^ Square Dancing 10 Tennis 12 Softball 11 Basketball 2 Mens Calisthenics 4 GymnasticsZTumbling 6 Chess Ballet W Ballroom Dancing Golf U Volleyball Fishing 8 Wildlife/Hunting 4_5 Acrobics/Gym exercise B. C. D. DO IT YOURSELF 15 Plumbing 25 Landscaping/Lawn care 2D Fashion design 27 Interior decorating 16 Small engine repair 27 Foods/cooking 36 Auto care for women _2 Other ENRICHMENT COURSES 28 Reading improvement 5 Creative writing 14 Estate planning/wills 14 Oil/watercolor painting 13 Quilting _8 Stitchery 10 Guitar _5 Community theatre _P Macrame 4 Choral group 16 Foreign language _8 Advanced photography _2 Other HUMAN RELATIONS 13 Single parenting First aid/CPR _1 Coping with divorce Self-esteem 39 Home repairs 3^ Gardening 2i Upholstery 19. Sewing 11. Carpentry 16 Cake decorating 20 Furniture refinish/repair Speed reading Family finance 9 Jewelry making 5 Basic design in art 4 Leather craft 9 Knitting/crochet 10 Wood working 23 Flower arranging 1 Decoupage 5 Great books 1^ Basic photography 13 Calligraphy 13^ Parent effectiveness 1 Pre- & post natal Stress management 12 Family relations 3 Support groups (AA, NA, Co-Dependency, Cocaine Anonymous, ACoA) E. EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT 47 Introduction to Computers 23 Small Business Development _5 Electrical Technology _4 Real Estate _5 Professional Child Care 3 Food Service 27 Data Processing 11 Teaching Assistant n Literacy 19 Office Management _5 Commercial Drive Licensing 4 Basic Retail Clerking _6 College Math, Algebra 26 Accounting 23 24 2 Tj-ping/Kejboarding Clerical/Secretarial Marketing Patient Care Aide 16 Social Work Assistant 3 Building/Construction 2 Dental Assistant 3 Pilot License Testing 10 Banking 10 _5 0 Speed Writing Graduate courses Other 10. If there are other classes/activities which you are interested in, please list them. Tourism, air bursh painting, piano lessons, video production classeszor AD I i i / . 1 I f /1AJJ3 11. Please rank the top three (3) concerns you have for your communi ty/neighborhood. 14. Please check your appropriate age group and sex. 6_3_ Drugs 2^ Unemploym^ _3J Poor Citjf Se^cei 9 Health Cime 2 Public Transportation Violence 6 Houaing I Ediicationa! system ""41 Crime'*- H, Lack of recreation 1^ Lade of adult education opportunities 9 Lade of community pride 1^ Lack of afterschool program for youth 12. Would you be willing to serve on the Community Education Advisory Council to address problems and concerns of this community and school? 9 18-23 32^ 26 -45 3r 46 -'53 36 + ll'-Nto' "Il Female IS. If McClellan'Community Education classes were discontinued, would you: 23 Yes 72 No 13. If yes, please give us your name, address and daytime phone number. Name: - " 78 consider it a loss. Q not care. . - - 47 be disappointed. .'i. 72 expect a replacement. _5 give up on continuing your education. 4 figure that it was in the best interest of the Little Rock School District. 4 other (please explain) See below Address:
u City, State: y,. Zip: Daytime phone number: 16. In support of McClellan Community Educaiton, I have enclosed a donation of: . $5.00 j:r.- 2 $10.00 _$25.00 .,' 4 I - other: $ m
Question 15 Other: - Find another class - Oomnunity will lose excellent opportunity for learning. - Search for another way to get trining to inprove - Consider producing a 60 second publication service video to air oncable for informing the community about classes. 3I
I IRepresentative Edward F. Thicksten P,O. Box 2019 Alma, AR 72921-2019 301-632-2117 Business 501-632-4288 Residence 501-632-2149 FAX STATE OF ARKANSAS COMMITTEES CHAIRMAN Joint Budget DISTRICT 11 Part of Crawford County MEMBER Education State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Joint Committee on Energy March 11. 1996 Ms. Linda Ponde.xter. President Board of Directors Little Rock School District S10 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Ms. Pondexter: I am writing to you and the members of the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District concerning the McClellan Community Education Program. Please accept this letter as a statement of my support for the continuation of this valuable education program, which provides a myriad of educational services to the students of McClellan High School as well as to the surrounding community. In addition to working with the community to foster a strong learning environment and providing supplemental instruction to students who score below the 25th percentile on the Stanford 8 Achievement Test, the Director, Ms. Marion Baldwin, is actively involved in the development of programs and activities that address the educational needs of McClellans students. Ms. Baldwin also serves as an advisor to the McClellan Student Council. As the Chairman of the House Joint Budget Committee, 1 understand the difficult choices that must be made to ensure fiscal stabilitv and responsibility. However, I would encourage you to consider the totality of benefits provided bv the McClellan Community Education Program and continue to fund this worthwhile program. Thank vou for vour consideration in this matter If 1 may be of further assistance to y ou regarding this or an\ other matter, please do not hesitate to contact me Sincereh. Edward F Thicksten State Representative cc: Dr. Henry Williams Ms. Marion Baldwin Jennifer Edwards 9211 Oak Grow Lana Utlla Rock, AR 722096222 Taiaphons (501)560-2067 To Whom It May Concern: It has come to n^ attention that the LRSD is considering cutting community education as a way of dealing with its budget crisis. I think that this would be an incredible loss to those of us who have utilized the community education program. I personally took the ACT prep course. My guidance counselor recommended the program to me after I took the PSAT and did very well on tny verbal section, but showed some problems with the mathematics section. After taking the prep course, I took the December ACT and scored a 30, this was the first time I had taken the ACT. The prep course for the ACT proved to be of enormous value to me. I received scholarships to attend TCU in Fort Worth, Hendrix in Conway, and UCA in Conw^. TCU and UCA both invited me to participate in die Honors Programs. These programs are for those students who are identified as having an enormous potential for contributing academically and socially to the university community. I am currently a member of the Honors Program at UCA. I have maintained my ACT scholarship for the four years I have been at UCA. I am a member of Alpha Chi, Psi Chi, and Who's Who, in part because of my participation in the Honors Prograco. The ACT prep course has proved invaluable to me. For a simple fee of S50.00, my parents and I have saved $8,000.00 in tuitioa Aldiougb the results will not be the same for every student, I strongly believe that the ACT prep course is a necessary part of the community education progranL ft can make the difference from being conditionally admitted, to being unconditionally admitted, ft has been my experience that this can make a big difference for many students. Sincerely, March 7, 1996 Mrs. Pat Leach McClellan Community High School Office of Community Education 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Dear Pat: Word Perfect 5.1 offered by the Thank you for teaching me --- McClellan Community High School Office of Community Education. I wanted to tell you how much easier you have made my workload. I can do a memo in less than ten minutes. I*7h came to this position at HUD in November 1995, it took me two hours, and I was wasting so much paper trying to learn. came to When I But when you told us about the "magic" key, (Fl) the first day you taught, it changed my whole life! I also appreciated the individual time The class was fun. 1 --- you gave to me when I did not understand how to do Your patience and calm voice were so much something, appreciated. Pat, be sure to our first day of class, to help us. tell Donna Larking that she was very good on She, also, gave us individual time Mrs. Roby's cookies were good, too! Sincerely, Carolyn Henry Multifamily Housing Representative Department of HUD 1/ cc: Mrs. RobyThrough the process of community education the Community Education Office fosters community support for McClellan Community School and the Little Rock School District. Via planned programs and activities the Community Education Office enhances community involvement and coordinates an education service for the community.For information regarding currently offered Community Education courses or to suggest possible course offerings for the future, please contact our office located at 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Phone: (501) 570-4149* r A/C'f'*^'/ < Zi Po X, -^ f ft _ _Jn.- ><A- * 1 McClellan community EDUCATION i c I O N Mt N I E T S c o M P U E R S nmw E N R I R E C R E A I O N l_ TVI N 1 i i 1 1 1995-1996>^0'' S
V. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DI John L. McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road February 26, 1996 Phone 570-4100 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 RECE5VED Linda Pondexter, President Little Rock School Board Slow. Markham Street Little Rock, AR. 72201 MAR 1 8 1996 Office of Desegregation Monitoring Dear Madam President & Little Rock School Board Members: We the undersigned wish to express our support for McClellan Community Education. We feel that Community Education assists the Little Rock School District in fulfilling its mission to provide quality, integrated education to all patrons by providing numerous courses and programs. Currently, Community Education offers educational programming for people of all ages. These programs include: Community Education courses
the McClellan Community Education Tutorial Program
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^2. ::? i J t^i'<^'^ i-t^-c- L 1^___UM hOA g4at. t^<' 1^. I.H.I, O.lIX- IbvUAli^il^l 1 \ f / U^vyvvVtZt^Myy ,2--^ i . cl /2. ciVA>Hsrf + <^1 /^pzMvx^ ^Ccuv r)e&rMeoc&^- '^l-y)<y^ -*4 .2 Ai? MjM/ -r- Miiw'ntiTin f'ftMiiHMwrfliiirn'tiiTariit Adult Patrons 15^1 *7 ^/1/1 < /b<^J QVYrs.x>.^^ ^x^yizXvn fOSoo b5j^) fr)a}j^jAk-(14 1:25.:^^ y^i^3McClellan Community Education 1996-1997 Revised Budget Administration
Full Time Employees
Director Office Manager Receptionist 38,404.56 20,663.13 11,558.00 Total Full Time $ 70,625.69 Full Time Employee Benefits
Retirement (12%) Hospital ($1,963.00) Life ($65.00) Di Lt (.587%) State Tax ($65.00) Hospital Indenity ($67.00) Dental (205.00) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 8,475.08 5,889.00 195.00 414.57 195.00 201.00 615.00 Total Benefits Total Administration Salary and Benefits $ 15,984.65 86,610.34 Part Time Employees
Night Supervisor Security Total Part Time Salaries 8,640.00 8,677.50 17,317.50 FICA Total Administrative 6,727.65 $ 110,655.49 MCE Tutorial Program $ 28,602.17 Total Projected Expenses $ 139,257.66 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $30,000 Operating Expenses are to be paid from Community Education's current Activity Account which has acccumlated to $53,160.06 since 1991. Page 1McClellan Community Education Student Programs McClellan Student Council ACT Tutoring Services ACT Lock-In McClellan CE Tutorial Program - A.M. & P.M. McClellan CE Homework Help Program 2 Cool 4 School Summer Day Camp Healthy Family Center Mentoring Case Management Educational Enrichment - Creative Arts Program' Tutoring Program LRSD Students K-12McClellan community education Community Education Program Needs/Interests Assessment Spring 1996 1. Have you ever taken a Community Education class? 44 Yes 2. If not. Why not? no interest 4 not affordable 24 no free time 90 No 26 didnt know about classes A no transportation 9 inconvenient time __ other, please explain 3. What are the best days for you to attend classes/activities? 67 Monday 47 Thursday 46 Saturday 55 Tuesday 14 Friday 4. Do you prefer a class/activity that meets: 83 once a week 31 twice a week 18 on weekends 5. If on-site child-care were available while you attended class, would you take advantage of it? 26 Yes 77 No 6 If yes, what are the ages of your children needing childcare? 9 T 0-3 years 4-6 years _ 6-12 years 7. Do you have a problem with transportation which would prevent you from taking a class? B DO IT YOURSELF 15 Plumbing 25 Landscaping/Lawn care 20 Fashion design 27 Interior decorating 16 Small engine repair 27 Foods/cooking 26 Auto care for women _2 Other C ENRICHMENT COURSES 28 Reading improvement 5 Creative writing 14 Estate planning/wills 14 Oil/watercolor painting 13 Quilting Stitchery 10 Guitar _5 Community theatre _P Macrame 4 Choral group 16 Foreign language _8 Advanced photography _2 Other D. HUMAN RELATIONS 13 Single parenting 22 First aid/CPR 1 Coping with divorce 31 Self-esteem M Home repairs Gardening 21_ Upholstery 19 Sewing 11 Carpentry 16 Cake decorating Furniture refinish/repair Speed reading Family finance 9 Jewelry making 5 Basic design in art 4 Leather craft 9 Knitting/crochet W Wood working 23 Flower arranging 1 Decoupage 5 Great books Basic photography 13 Calligraphy Parent effectiveness 1 Pre- & post natal 40 Stress management Family relations _ Yes IOOno 8. Are you most interested in taking a course: 3^ to refresh knowledge and skills of present job. 48_ to increase possibility for promotion in present employment. 41_ to learn skills required for different employment. 9 to return to college. 78_ for personal improvement or recreation. 3 Support groups (AA, NA, Co-Dependency, Cocaine Anonymous, ACoA) E EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT 9. Of the following classes/activities, please check the ones which interest you. A RECREATION AND SPORT 4 Bridge Modem Dancing Square Dancing 10^ 1 ly 2 Tennis Softball Basketball Mens Calisthenics 4 Gymnastics/Tumbling h Chess 4 Ballet W Ballroom Dancing (> Golf Volleyball Fishing 8 Wildlife/Hunting Aerobics/Gym exercise 47 Introduction to Computers 23 Small Business Development _5 Electrical Technology _4 Real Estate _5 Professional Child Care 3 Food Service 27 Data Processing 11 Teaching Assistant _0 Literacy' 19 Office Management _5 Commercial Drive Licensing _4 Basic Retail Clerking _6 College Math, Algebra 26 Accounting ^3 T^Tjing/Keyboarding ^4 Clerical/Secretarial 10 Marketing Patient Care Aide 16 Social Work Assistant 3 Building/Construction 2 Dental Assistant 3 Pilot License Testing 10 Banking 10 Speed Writing 5 Graduate courses 0 Other ___ 10. If there are other classes/activities which you are interested in, please list them. Tourism, air bursh painting, niarro lessons, video production classes11. Please rank the top three (3) concerns you have for your communi ty/neighborhood. 14. Please check your appropriate age group and sex. 62 Drugs Unemployment 3 Poor City Services 9 Healthcare 2 Public Transportation W. Lack of adult education opportunities 9 Lack of community pride 12 Lade of afterschool program for youth Violence 6 Housing 20 Educational system 41 Crime H Lack of recreation 2 32 32 18 18-25 26-45 46-55 56 + n. Male 34 Female 15. If McClellan Community Education classes were discontinued, would you: 12. Would you be willing to serve on the Community Education Advisory Council to address problems and concerns of this community and school? 23 Yes 7^ No 13. If yes, please give us your name, address and daytime phone number. Name: 78 consider it a loss. 0 not care. 47 be disappointed. 22 expect a replacement. _5 give up on continuing your education. 4 figure that it was in the best interest of the Little Rock School District. 4 other (please explain) See below Address: City, State: Zip: Daytime phone number: 16. In support of McClellan Community Educaiton, I have enclosed a donation of: _ $5.00 2 $10.00 _$25.00 other: $ Question 15 Other: - Find another class - Cemmunity will lose excellent oppoirtunity for learning. - Search for another way to get trining to inprove - Consider producing a 60 second publication service video to air oncable for informing the conmunity about classes.Representative Edward F. Thicksten P.O. Box 2019 Alma. AR 72921-2019 501-632-2117 Business 501-632-1288 Residence 501-632-2149 FAX DISTRICT II Part of Crawford County COMMITTEES STATE OF ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN Joint Budget MEMBER Education State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Joint Committee on Energy March 11. 1996 Ms. Linda Pondexter, President Board of Directors Little Rock School District S10 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Ms. Pondexter: I am writing to you and the members of the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District concerning the McClellan Community Education Program. Please accept this letter as a statement of my support for the continuation of this valuable education program, which provides a myriad of educational services to the students of McClellan High School as well as to the surrounding community. In addition to working with the community to foster a strong learning environment and providing supplemental instruction to students who score below the 25th percentile on the Stanford 8 Achievement Test, the Director, Ms. Marion Baldw in, is actively involved in the development of programs and activities that address the educational needs of McClellan s students. Ms. Baldwin also serves as an advisor to the McClellan Student Council. As the Chairman of the House Joint Budget Committee, 1 understand the difficult choices that must be made to ensure fiscal stability and responsibility. However, 1 would encourage you to consider the totality of benefits provided by the McClellan Community Education Program and continue to fund this worthwhile program. Thank you for y our consideration in this matter If 1 may be of fiirther assistance to y ou regarding this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact me Sincereix. Edward F Thicksten State Representative cc
Dr Henry Williams Ms. Marion Baldwin Jennifer Edwards 9211 Oak Grove Lane Utile Rock. AR 722066222 Telephone (501) 560-2007 To Whom It May Concern: It has come to attention that the LRSD is considering cutting community education as a way of dealing with its budget crisis. I think that this would be an incredible loss to those of us who have utilized the community education program. I personally took the ACT prep course. My guidance counselor recommended die program to me after I took the PSAT and did very well on my verbal section, but showed some problems with the mathematics section. After taking the prep course, I took die December ACT and scored a 30, this was die first time I had taken die ACT. The prep course for die ACT proved to be of enormous value to me. I received scholarships to attend TCU in Fort Worth, Hendrix in Conw^, and UCA in Conw^. TCU and UCA bodi invited me to participate in the Honors Programs. These programs are for those students who are identified as having an enormous potential for contributing academically and socially to the university communify. I am currently a member of the Honors Program at UCA. I have maintained my ACT scholarship for the four years I have been at UCA. I am a member of Alpha Chi, Psi Chi, and Who's Who, in part because of my participation in die Honors Program. Ilie ACT prep course has proved invaluable to me. For a simple fee of S50.00, my parents and I have saved 58,000.00 intuition. Althou^ the results will not be the same for every student, I strongly believe that the ACT prep course is a necessary part of the community education program. It can make die difference from being conditionally admitted, to being unconditionally admitted. It has been my experience that diis can make a big difference for many students. Sincerely, J *March 7, 1996 Mrs. Pat Leach McClellan Community High School Office of Community Education 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Dear Pat: Thank you for teaching me Word Perfect 5.1 offered by the McClellan Community High School Office of Community Education. I wanted to tell you how much easier you have made my I can do a memo in less than ten minutes. workload. When I it took me camo to this position at HUD in November 1995, two hours, and I was wasting so much paper trying to learn. But when you told us about the "magic" key, (Fl) the first day you taught, it changed my whole life! came The class was fun. I also appreciated the individual time you gave to me when I did not understand how to do Your patience and calm voice were so much something, appreciated. Pat, be sure to tell Donna Larking that she was very good on She, also, gave us individual time our first day of class, to help us. Mrs. Roby's cookies were good, too! Sincerely, Carolyn Henry Multifamily Housing Representative Department of HUD I i 1/ cc: Mrs. Robyc 5 lUi a E o McClellan Community High School Office of Community Education 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Phone: (501) 570-4149 ol 111 BCl o 03 in <D McClellan Community Education is designed to develop a partnership between the school and community in order to provide educational opportunities and services to McClellan students, parents, other patrons. Little Rock School District employees, residents of Southwest Little Rock and neighboring communities.Through the process of community education the Community Education Office fosters community support for McClellan Community School and the Little Rock School District. Via planned programs and activities the Community Education Office enhances community involvement and coordinates an education service for the community.For information regarding currently offered Community Education courses or to suggest possible course offerings for the future, please contact our office located at 9417 Geyer Springs Road Littie Rock, Arkansas 72209 Phone: (501) 570-4149Willie J Edwards 9211 Oakgrove Ln Little Rock, Ar. 568-2887 pager 399-6111 Z/.y- ' rtB 2 .. 1995 CltiCO c! J
iirr. kuiuEianng 0 February 23,1995 Dr. Williams: I would to like to ask your help in a matter of great importance to me and a number ol other individuals. I have been with the McClellan Advisory Board since it's start .We have worked hard to bring about change for the better in our school and community. We had a wonderful relationship with the director and school board prior to August 93 In, or around, August of 93 the director, Malla Dagget, resigned. Brenda Scrimager was selected as the new director in December of 93. It was rumored then that this director, Brenda Scrimager, was telling different individuals that she would not work with this advisory board and counsel. It has become apparent that this rumor was true. Since Ms Scrimager was awarded this position, we have not had timely meetings and she has re&sed to follow bylaws, giving verbal degrading of advisory board and school administration and teachers that don't agree with her. It has come to light recently that the last board election was also rigged. I was informed today, February 23, at 8
p.m that she has now elected her own set of officers to help her proceed with her agenda. Please look into this matter because Community Education is one of the best things to come along in this district. Thanking you in advance, Willie J EdwardsL, i LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT John L. McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road Phone 570-4100 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Era Lao H MEMORAKDCM TO: Advisory Council FROM Scrimager DATE: February 27,1995 MAR Ci'ica d 1995 :cc'? RE: Executive Council elections Whoops my fault, this memo was found under my desk - Im sending the results of the Executive Council elections. If you have any questions please call me at 570-4149, I thought some of you may have forgotten because I havent heard from you in such a long time. D fe'. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT f.-i'x"' B E John L. McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road Phone 570-4100 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 MEMORANDUM A a TO: Advisory Council members MAR - 1995 FROM: ^^^'l^enda Scrimager ICI DATE: January 15, 1995 RE: Board elections Listed below are the names of the new C.nmmunity Education Executive Board. President - Bobby Thomas Vice President - John Twyford Secretary - Paige Beavers Treasurer - Kelly TuckerMarch 1, 1995 OHic- Vi This is just a reminder that the next Advisory Council meeting will be Thursday March 16, 1995. The meeting will last from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Media Center.
Mlf f 9 1995 LPSL 'SUPTS OF"ICE Oc: t1PP 09 35 10:11 QdWti Mi '.liCi"'':} / 254 FOl DRAFT I t i McClellan community education iPRooRAM The District remains supportive of the' "community school" concept which links citizens and their schools together in wavs that are mutually beneficial. n conanunity school The District has provided full financial support for four years providing time for the maturation and development of potential community partnerships. As articulated at the inception of the program, the district was to sustain the concept for limited period (need to verify the exact nu^^ of years in original planning framework) while practice and outside financial resources were I The District will provide one additional year of financial support allowing additional time for the status of self-sufficiency to attained. This would provide a total developmental time period of five years which is adequate for the community education concept to be embraced, adopted, and supported by the gowmunity. i According to the budget figures produced by the community advisory council, anticipated r6Ve~iiz..----- tuition will meet or exceed ^50,000 council indicates a projected dtS^ approximately $90,000. inusfi^enerated from class/coursa > The community advisory ict operational budget of The District will provide a budget of $40,000 to assist the commxxnity advisory council in the operation of the community education program for one additional year with the understanding that self-sufficiency must be attained by the 96-97 school year. program will remai.h housed at the McClellan High School. District will provide technical assistance to the Comunity Education Program in the form of grant writing expertise in securing funding sources. to assist review will take place mid-yelr so that all parties " info-r-m-e-d-- -a-s- -t-o- --t-h-e- oprrooagrreessss bbeeiinnog mmaadn ea ktAowuaarv,d! achieving self-sufficiency status. The Distr4 will work with the McClellan Community Education to ensure that the integrity of the governance, and operations of the Community Education Program originally defined are recognized. Advisory -C structure, as ffencf. Little Rock School District MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Ann Brown, Federal Monitor Russ Mayo, Associate Superintendent jijtL August 15, 1995 Response to memorandum of August 9, 1995 4UG / 5 J995 Office of Dose^ The following is a response to your memorandum of August 9, 1995. My response to each of the three items is as follows: 1. We did not feel it necessary to do a plan modification for the McClellan Community School because all components of the program are being offered. We could find no reference to a minimum amount of money that must be budgeted for the program. Some money will come from other sources for this next school year. That which appears in our plan is more an historical account than specific action to be taken. The only exception is on page 94 as you 2. 3. have noted
We have reviewed page 94 of the desegregation plan relating to the McClellan Community School. The appropriate items from that page have been added to our list of obligations. I have requested a report of the status and progress of the McClellan Community School. When I receive it, 1 will forward it to you
and. As noted in item 1 above, obligations relating to McClellan Community School have been added to the list. It now appears as a listing. If you have other questions, please let me know. C: Dr. Henry P. Williams, Superintendent Chris Heller, LRSD Attorney Jerry Malone, LRSD Attorney U.MCCLELDOCOffice 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 9, 1995 To: From: Russ Mayo irown Subject: McClellan Community School As Im sure you know, the McClellan Community School program was incorporated into the current LRSD desegregation plan at the behest of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors, with the concurrence of the parties and the approval of the Court. As such, it is an important aspect of desegregation in the district. 111 appreciate the following current information about McClellan: 1. Please explain the statement, which appears in your July 13, 1994 memorandum to Dr. Williams, that "McClellan was a reduction which does not require a plan change." 1 am puzzled by this assertion, because the desegregation plan clearly establishes McClellan as a community school, and court orders (for example, those of August 4, 1992 and December 30, 1992) have reemphasized the importance of the community school, the Advisory Council, and an adequate budget for the program. 2. Page 94 of the LRSD desegregation plan promises that ODM and other groups will regularly receive reports on the progress of the community school and any recommendations for changes. Please forward to me the school districts report on the status and progress of the McClellan Community School for the 1994-95 school year. 3. 1 note that the McClellan Community School is among those desegregation obligations that does not appear in your listing of "Obligations from the Pulaski County Desegregation Case" dated August 1995. Because the community school has been prominently featured in both the desegregation plan and court orders, please explain why it was omitted from your listing. Tlianks for your assistance. z c>z// e-/>/ Little Rock School District MEMORANDUM RECEIVED To: Ann Brown, Office of Desegregation Monitoring From: Russ Mayo, Associate Superintendent Date: September 5, 1995 Subject: McClellan Community School Report SEP 7 ms Office of Desegregaion Mcni
ipg Attached is the McClellan Community School Report you requested in your memorandum of August 9, 1995. C: Henry P. Williams, Superintendent Victor Anderson, Assistant Superintendent - Secondary PnnitaMcClellan Community Education Fiscal Year End Report for 1994/1995 Prepared August 16,1995 McClellan Community Education (MCE) has been in existence since the 1990-1991 school year. Initially a Three-Year Plan was developed which set for the goals of the program. Since its inception, MCE has provided a variety of programs and services to the community. By expanding the use of the school facility MCE as an anchor for the community. serves Program operations for 1994-95 were slightly impeded by the absence of an active director. Office personnel were challenged to maintain community support, input and participation. However, with the guidance and support of the McClellan Community School Advisory Council and a $265,000 grant to establish the Healthy Family Center (HFC) MCE was successful in its efforts toward these following goals: Goal 1. To enhance the educational format at McClellan through eradication of racial disparities on test scores. ACT Language taught by Shirley Ferguson with nine enrolled. ACT Math taught by Anita Henson with 15 enrolled. ACT Reading taught by Shirley Ferguson with 10 enrolled. ACT Science taught by Monica Parish with 16 enrolled. After school tutoring through HFC with 52 enrolled. Goal 2. To expand participation in Advisory Board. 8,000 class brochures mailed in the fall and spring announcing classes. 1,400 HFC monthly newsletters mailed announcing classes and services. 1,400 Summer Camp brochures mailed. 130 weekly MCE campus newsletters distributed on campus and to Advisory Board. Goal 3. To expand the use of the well-child clinic. Healthy Clinic renamed the Mala Daggett Health Clinic. Nurse Theresa Bour replaced by Karen Terry. Dr. Sam Schultz came for medical services on Tuesday afternoons. New COPE Representative is Mary Gupton who coordinates early childhood services. Established a new day care, IMAGE Day Care, at 65th and Butler. McClellan mothers and children were feed into the program. Day Care ran by Pastor Harville.Deborah Sweat, College of Nursing, come every other Friday for services, population and community of the goals and objectives of II Iw Qvl Offered classes taughf by local businessmen, community leaders, and senior citizens. Ron Walls taught Critical Thinking, Betty Turner taught Communications, Dr, James Parins taught Grant Writing, Rob Thrope taught Investments in the 9O's, Henry Rambert taught Ladies Car Maintenance, John Sanders taught Ballroom Dancing, Lisa Buckner taught Brochure Design, rack Carmichael taught Developing Your Child's Self-Esteem A _ I . . X _ > a** * Caroline Stanley taught Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend Jan Dean taught Yoga, Clergy involved the Community Education and Pastor Harville, program are William Reids MCE Director attended PTSA meetings and fielded questions from PTSA members. Goal 5. To expand the use of the School's facilities. Increase the number of recreational classes. .,^11 K II L- -------------- Recreational classes offered were volleyball, ballroom dancing and yoga. Established the HFC after school tutoring program. Held the 2 Cool 4 School Summer Day Camp on campus. Advertisement in class brochure for organizations, HFC, and PTSA. Task Force lifted canopy surrounding the auditorium, resurfaced the tennis court, and installed awnings on corridor walkways. successful in meeting some of its goals for the 1994-95 fiscal year. With meaningful input from the MCE Advisory Counal. collaboration with local businesses and organizations, and the support of the McClellan Community School and its patrons, MCE is currently in the process of establishing objectives for the 1995-96 fiscal year. Holding to the principle that education is our most valuable resource and believing that the educative process is the most important means of meeting individual and community needs MCE has conducted evaluation of campus resources. an II?patrons enroll in our computer courses. This requires that we have the most up-to-date computer technology available. Currently this is not the case. Attached is a needs request which was presented by the McClellan Business Department. Prior to the change in leadership for MCE, 15 computers were ordered (P.O. attached). This purchase order was cancelled however without Principal Jodie Carter's knowledge by the previous director. As a result of this action, MCE will be impaired in its delivery of services. an Since this time the McClellan Community Advisory Board has selected interim director. With the assistance of the MCE staff, HCF staff, McClellan Community School and the input, support and participation of the community, Marion Baldwin, Interim Director, is dedicated to the challenge of putting community education back on track.CKM ATTACHMENT 1 Little Rock School District In order to upgrade the McClellan Business Department, we need the following: Replace two computer labs with computers with 8 memory - Total number of computers in lab - 45 computers - Cost of each computer approximately $2,000 each. Printers Color and Laser 8 Printers - Approximate cost $10,000 Third Lab - Replace 12 computers - $2,000 each Two keyboarding rooms - Transfer equipment in the two labs to the two keyboarding rooms. (six new printers needed - Cost $2,000) Junior Executive Training and Marketing Classroom - Add ten computers Cost $2,000 for each computer Add four printers - Cost $1,400 New software needed for all classrooms - Cost approximately $5,000 ****** We do not meet the minimum standards required by the state of Arkansas. We must have memory of 8 or above to meet standards, teach WordPerfect 6.1 to meet standards. Also, we must At the present time, we have 80 computers, meet the required standards. Only eight of the computers 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 'encoi E37 INVOlCeiN TRIPLICATE TO: LITTLE ROCK4OMOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 INfHUmES PERTAaiMa TO THIS ORDER , i KaaetMtcmnmtPUKCH/iSiNG V^_,lRTMeNT. LITTLC ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, tseo t STHSTRerr. LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202, PHONE NUMR (901) 324-2230. 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Priof Io Of Included with shipment, please send Material Safety Data Shaal^^^lproducts conuinino haierdout aubatances or shipment may be refused. >' '.<ye * 'A. - -____. _________.uB /A T 6. Pnce increase or iocreaees in shipping cost in excess of $25 above total P.O. must receive prior school district approval. 7 Do not overship or substitute without prior Purchasing Department approval SCHOOL/DEPT. COPY APPROVED Purchasing Director mBBB s Al lAunntivi J LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT John L. McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road Phone 570-4100 * Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Dr. Vic Anderson, Associate Superintendent Secondary Schools Little Rock School District Jodie Carter, Principal McClellan Community High School August 16,1995 McClellan Community Education Director's Position The McClellan Community School Executive Board met Monday, August 14, 1995 and determined that Marion Baldwin will be the Interim Director. Advertisement for the Director's position will begin so that the vacancy may be filled. c: Dr. Richard Hurley, Director Human Resources RECE!V='' ***4$^ SEP ii I 1995 Office of Desegregation Monitoring ROCK SCHOOL !' DISTRICT John L. McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road Phone 570-4100 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 AGENDA McClellan Community School Advisory Council Meeting Monday, September 25,1995 6:00 p.m. McClellan Media Center 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Vote on Potential Board Members (Mitchell Moore, Leatrice Russ, Charley, Hilton, Jr., Loletha Wilkins, Herbert Louks, Dudda Sanders) 4 Director's Report inclusive of Financial Report 5. Re-establish Committees 6. Tailgate Party Summary 7. Report on $50,000.00 City Grant 8. Report on Task Force Monies ($5,000.00) 9. Memorial for Mahlon Martin to SVIMC Cancer Center William Fields Kelly Tucker Nancy Reedy Willie Edwards Rosemary Lawson Bobby Thomas Jo Powell 4. EXTENDED EVALUATION of the MCCLELLAN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS/COMMUNICATIONS MAGNET PROGRAM November 13, 1995 PROGRAM PBSCRIPTION PURPOSE The Business/Communications Magnet Program at McClellan Community High School was developed in the spring of 1992 as a means of achieving the desegregation goals of both the school and the Little Rock School District. The business/communications theme was selected because of McClellans already-existing business program, the largest in the district. The program was designed to serve students in McClellans attendance zone, students from other LRSD attendance zones, and students in the North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special School Districts. The program seeks to provide students with a comprehensive and equitable educational program that will 1) lead to a thorough knowledge of business and communications concepts, and 2) provide marketable skills in various fields of business and communications. SCOPE AND CONTENT McClellans Business/Communications Magnet Program actually consists of two separate programs of study: one in business and one in communications. However, since these two areas share many concepts and skills, several courses fall into both areas. Each of the two programs contains three strands from which students may choose. Although the strands share many of the same courses, there is enough difference to allow students to explore their specific interests. The three strands in the Business Magnet Program are: Business FYinciples and Management Marketing and Advertising Economics and Finance The three strands in the Communications Magnet Program are: Oral Communications Written Communications Visual/Product Communications In each of the six strands, students must complete prerequisites (1 unit), requirements (3/4 to 4 units), and electives (1to 2 units). There is a recommended, year by year plan for completing7 McClellan Magnet Page 2 these courses. If a student completes the 1 unit of prerequisites and 5'/4 units of required and elective courses, he/she is declared a magnet completer. The title "Magnet Graduate" is then placed on the diploma and final transcript, and the student wears a white cord with their graduation gown, signifying completion of a special course of study. PARTICIPANTS/BENEFICIARIES Any McClellan student may enter the Business/Communications Magnet Program providing they show interest in the program and voice their intent to complete a magnet strand. (If a students admittance into the program would cause the racial balance to go out of established boundaries, their name would be put on a waiting list
they can still enroll in magnet classes.) Students from outside McClellans attendance zone as well as students from the North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special School Districts may enter the program. At this time, however, only white students from these areas may enroll in the program due to the fact that McClellans overall racial balance is out of compliance with current guidelines. There are currently 203 students enrolled in the program, with 32 seniors, 112 juniors, and 59 sophomores. The racial balance is 58.6% black and 41.4% white. PROGRAM GOAL There are two program goals, or objectives, to be dealt with in this extended evaluation. 1. 2. The magnet component of the program will result in the further desegregation of the school by attracting M-to-M and out-of-zone students to the program." "The costs incurred in the delivery of the magnet program are outweighed by the benefits of participation rates in the magnet program and the achievement of the participants." EVALUATION CRITERIA Evaluation criteria for this extended evaluation are whether each of the above program goals can be demonstrated to be in the affirmative. McClellan Magnet Page 3 EVALUATION RESULTS Evaluation results reflect data gathered from several sources. These data have been compiled and analyzed and yield the following results, presented in correspondence with each of the previously stated program goals (objectives). OBJECTIVE 1 "The magnet component of the program will result in the further desegregation of the school by attracting M-to-M and out-of-zone students to the program." TABLE 1 M-to-M and Out-of-Zone Students at McClellan (Fall, 1995)* Black White Total Out-of-Zone 98 31 129 M-to-M (NLR) 1 0 1 M-to-M (PCSSD) 7 7 0 Total 98 39 137 from Student Assignment statistics (11/8/95) and the Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (10/26/95) DISCUSSION Table 1 shows that McClellan has attracted 137 M-to-M and out-of-zone students for the current semester. Of 177 non-black students enrolled at McClellan this fall, 39 (22%) of them have been attracted from other attendance zones or from out of the district. The total of 98 out-of- zone black students is curious, given that McClellans black percentage would be out of compliance even if the only black students enrolled were from the schools attendance zone. If these 98 out-of-zone black students had not been placed at McClellan, the schools black percentage would stand at 78% instead of the current 80%.McClellan Magnet Page 4 OBJECTIVE 2 "The costs incurred in the delivery of the magnet program are outweighed by the benefits of participation rates in the magnet program and the achievement of the participants." Part A: Participation Rates TABLE 2 Participation Rates in McClellans Magnet Program for Each Year of Existence October 1992 57 October 1993 67 October 1994 150 October 1995 203 TABLE 3 October 1 Enrollment Figures for McClellan Since 1990 1990 1023 1991 1000 1992* 985 1993 886 1994 897 1995 904 First year of Magnet Program TABLE 4 October 1 Enrollment Figures for Other LRSD Area High Schools 1993 1994 1995 Central 1879 1637 1591 Fair 918 917 905 Hall 976 1031 928McClellan Magnet Page 5 Discussion, Part A McClellans Magnet Program continues to grow in popularity. Table 2 shows that enrollment in the program has almost quadrupled in the 3*/i years of its existence. Table 3 shows that a downward trend in McClellans enrollment ended soon after the inception of the magnet program and the extensive recruitment efforts related to it. While McClellan has enjoyed a slight increase in enrollment since 1993, the other LRSD area high schools have all shown a decrease, as seen in Table 4. Part B: Achievement of the Participants 1. McClellans overall scores on the Stanford Achievement Test have shown a general improvement since the Magnet Program began in the 1992-1993 school year. TABLE 5 McClellan Stanford Achievement Test Scores, Comparison Data for 1993-1995 10th Gr. BASIC BATTERY lOth Gr. COMPLETE BATTERY 1993 1994 1995 1993 1994 1995 Black 38.7 41.1 39.6 37.4 39.6 39.6 White 53.5 47.1 55.2 53.6 47.8 56.4 Overall 42.8 42.0 43.7 41.7 41.8 43.8 nth Gr. BASIC BATTERY nth Gr. COMPLETE BATTERY 1993 1994 1995 1993 1994 1995 Black White Overall 36.8 50.4 41.5 37.8 53.6 41.9 39.9 52.3 42.9 36.2 50.8 41.1 36.7 53.4 41.1 39 51 42McClellan Magnet Page 6 2. The Magnet Program has contributed to the honors and awards won by McClellan, its teachers, and its students. School Honors On December 2, 1995, McClellan will be named the recipient of the prestigious National Programs of Excellence in Business Education Award. Competing with schools from across the country, McClellan was chosen as the outstanding example of quality in business education in the United States for 1995. This award that names McClellan as the top business education high school in the country for 1995 will be presented at the national convention of the American Vocational Association in Denver. Teacher Honors McClellans Stephens Award winners for 1993 and 1994 were teachers in the Magnet Program. The innovative methods used in their magnet courses - Economics 1 & 11, Marketing, and Marketing Management - are part of the reason these teachers were singled out for these awards. Several Teacher of the Year awards have been shared by three McClellan magnet teachers since 1992. There have been five state level awards: Business Teacher of the Year, Vocational Teacher of the Year, Marketing Teacher of the Year, New Business Teacher of the Year, and New Vocational Teacher of the Year. There have been three national level awards: Region IV American Vocational Teacher of the Year, Region IV New Vocational Teacher of the Year, and Southern Business Education Teacher of the Year. Student Honors Involvement in the Magnet Program or in magnet classes has contributed to the success of several students and student groups. In 1994 and 1995, students in the magnet course Junior Executive Training have won first place honors at the Arkansas Executive Business Games. McClellans chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America is the largest chapter in Arkansas and it has won more awards than any other state chapter for the past several years. All FBLA members are involved to some degree in magnet courses
almost all magnet students are members. At the National FBLA Conference in 1994 and 1995, the skills students have gained in their magnet courses have contributed to the winning of several awards, including the award for top Annual Business Report in the country for 1995. Since the inception of the Magnet Programs, magnet students have used their business skills to achieve leadership positions in FBLA on the district and state level: District VIII president (twice), vice president, and parliamentarian
and state vice president (twice) and president. National honors for individuals have gone to two students involved in the magnet program. In both 1994 and 1995, McClellan students were named the National Region 4 Outstanding Business Education Student by the American Vocational Association.McClellan Magnet Page 7 McClellan magnet students are also achieving on another level. Magnet teachers have received feedback numerous times through letters or phone calls as to the high skill levels found in their students. Employers tend to find McClellan magnet students better prepared for the workplace, both in business skills and human relations skills. Discussion, Part B As shown in Table 5, for the three years since the magnet program began, Stanford Achievement Test scores at McClellan have improved. The magnet program has in all probability contributed to this improvement. The substantial amount of equipment and materials brought into the school with the magnet program has benefited not only magnet students, but also a majority of nonmagnet students. A great many non-magnet students enroll in magnet courses, and almost every McClellan student benefits from the magnet computer labs. Increased levels of learning and thus increased test scores ~ may be directly related to the magnet-funded equipment and materials. The entire student body is reaping the benefits of magnet funding. The magnet program has also contributed to an increase in school honors. For a young program such as McClellans to win a national award for excellence is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the magnet teachers and staff. Word of the program has spread statewide, and now nationwide. This positive reputation draws attention to McClellan teachers and students and may contribute to their selection as honorees in various categories. With the upcoming national award, this winning trend should continue and increase. OBSTACLES TO GOAL ATTAINMENT OBJECTIVE 1 "The magnet component of the program will result in the further desegregation of the school by attracting M-to-M and out-of-zone students to the program." This objective has been met to a small degree. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to attaining this goal was the high percentage of black students already present at McClellan at the inception of the magnet program in 1992. McClellan has had the highest percentage of black students of all LRSD high schools since 1990. This results mainly from the fact that McClellans attendance zone is heavily black. A year before the magnet program began, Student Assignment reported that McClellans satellite zone was 100% black and the remainder of McClellans zone wasMcClellan Magnet Page 8 around 65% black. It is understandable, then, that when the magnet program began in 1992, McClellans black population was at 67%. At that time, however. Central, Hall, and Parkview were still below the 60% level. Because other LRSD high schools had a more racially balanced population, the out-of-zone and out-of-district white parents may have simply refused to consider McClellan as a viable choice. As the percentage of black students in McClellans attendance zone, and thus at the school, has continued to grow, white parents from other zones and districts may continue to ignore McClellan as a choice for their children. Since McClellans attendance zone is saturated, with no room for new housing developments, and since there is a trend in the zone toward an increasing black population, this obstacle will become more and more difficult to overcome. McClellans current black population stands at 80%. To reduce its black component to even 65%, McClellan would have to attract about 210 additional white students from other zones and districts. This would be difficult for even the strongest magnet program. Unfortunately, McClellans magnet program has recently been weakened. Other LRSD high schools may now offer the courses Desktop Publishing / and II, two of the specialty courses that originally set McClellans program apart from other schools. At the same time, nothing has been added to the McClellan magnet curriculum to replace the loss of these two courses. This reduces the attraction of the McClellan program, providing another reason why parents would not look to McClellan as a choice. As more technology becomes available to all high schools, this trend will most probably continue. Much of McClellans current magnet curriculum may eventually be available at the other LRSD high schools. Unless a policy is adopted of continually adding new or more advanced courses to the McClellan magnet program, the program will eventually have no drawing power at all. A weakened magnet program and an attendance zone with a high black component: These are two serious obstacles to the achievement of Objective 1. OBJECTIVE 2 "The costs incurred in the delivery of the magnet program are outweighed by the benefits of participation rates in the magnet program and the achievement of the participants." McClellan has been successful in increasing participation rates in the Business/Communications Magnet Program. Its magnet students - and non-magnet students -- have found success on many levels. However, many of the same obstacles to Objective 1 also apply here. Part A: Participation Rates At the time of the magnet programs inception in 1992, McClellans high black component (67 %) mirrored the black component of McClellans attendance zone (above 65 %). If McClellan had originally been given a more racially balanced attendance zone, and had thus kicked off theMcClellan Magnet Page 9 new magnet program with a racial balance similar to Central, Hall, or Parkview, one could speculate that more white parents from outside the zone and district might have considered McClellan as a viable choice. As already stated, this attendance zone problem continues to be detrimental to McClellan today. Part B: Achievement of the Participants Many factors, from state-of-the-art equipment to hard-working teachers and students, have contributed to the achievement thus far of McClellans magnet participants. As stated previously, this success has spread to the entire school. The hard work will continue, but the unbalance attendance zone and the weakened program may make it more difficult to attract students into the program. These weak areas will eventually begin to diminish success levels. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation 1 It is recommended that McClellans attendance zone be adjusted in such a way as to bring its black component more into line with the attendance zones of the other LRSD area high schools. OBJECTIVE The objective of Recommendation 1 is to provide McClellan with a more racially balanced attendance zone. Evaluation Criterion Evaluation criterion for this objective is whether McClellans attendance zone becomes more racially balanced. Expected Benefits McClellan will have an attendance zone with a racial balance more in line with the other LRSD area high schools. This new zone make-up will result in a more racially balanced student population for McClellan. This will in turn be an additional selling point for the school and its magnet programs. With a continuation of McClellans rigorous recruitment program, the racial balance of the school should experience even more improvement. Impact Analysis This recommendation will support the Desegregation Plan by providing McClellan with anMcClellan Magnet Page 10 attendance zone with a racial balance that is more in line with the other LRSD area high schools. This change in zones would most certainly be unpopular with the schools which would lose students. There is the argument, of course, that McClellans zone has been unbalanced from the beginning, and that McClellans extremely high black percentage demands quick and perhaps severe action. Risks of taking this recommendation include the possibility of patrons who are unhappy at the thought of their children attending McClellan. McClellans rigorous recruitment program, already in place, could offset much of these complaints. The risk of not taking this recommendation is that the racial balance of McClellans attendance zone will continue in the same direction, making the task of desegregating the school even more difficult. Resources Analysis Implementing this recommendation would take much study and planning by a number of district personnel. Board members, and possibly patrons. Force Field Analysis The primary supporters of this recommendation would be the staff of McClellan and the people of Southwest Little Rock. There is a large degree of unity in the neighborhoods of Southwest Little Rock, and these citizens could be mobilized to support this move. The main forces against this recommendation, of course, would be the schools that would lose students, as well as some of the parents whose children would be involved. The first force could be dealt with by comparing the racial balance of the other schools with the racial balance of McClellan
the fairness of this recommendation would be difficult to argue with. The second force could be influenced or won over by McClellans recruitment efforts. General Implementation Plan The officials assigned to carry out this recommendation would need to look at several possible ways of altering McClellans attendance zone, listing the benefits and drawbacks of each. Viewpoints of the principals of affected schools would need to be sought. Public forums might be held. Recomipendation. 2 It is recommended that the LRSD adopt a policy by which a new magnet course will be added to a schools magnet curriculum when one of their existing magnet courses is put into the general course offerings of the LRSD.McClellan Magnet Page 11 OBJECTIVE The objective of Recommendation 2 is to maintain or increase the ability of magnet programs to attract out-of-zone and M-to-M students. Evaluation Criterion Evaluation criterion for this objective is whether this policy is successful in maintaining/ strengthening magnet programs so that they remain attractive to out-of-zone and M-to-M students. Expected Benefits Magnet programs will continue to grow and be strengthened, allowing them to attract new students. Impact Analysis The most important positive impact of this recommendation is that magnet programs will be maintained or strengthened, allowing them to continue to attract out-of-zone and M-to-M students. This will support the Desegregation Plan. The risk of not taking this recommendation is that the LRSD may appear to be purposely weakening magnet programs which the courts have set up to further the desegregation efforts. Resources Analysis At McClellan, no new personnel will be needed unless there is major growth in the size of the student body. Existing magnet staff would teach any new courses. Many McClellan magnet teachers welcome the chance to take further training needed for new curriculum demands. The cost of new magnet courses would vary depending on many factors. The fact that a new magnet course is being added, according to this recommendation, means that a previous magnet course is now being expanded to all schools. The district should consider the cost of adding a new magnet course at the same time that they consider the cost of expanding an existing magnet course to all schools. Force Field Analysis The primary supporters of this recommendation will be magnet school personnel and supporters. These people should be enthusiastic about the chance for their program to grow. The primary detractors may be LRSD officials concerned about the costs of adding to the magnet curriculum. These costs, of course, can be avoided by choosing not to expand magnet courses to all schools.McClellan Magnet Page 12 General Implementation Plan When the LRSD considers expanding a magnet course to all schools, the magnet program from which the course is taken should be notified and asked to propose ideas for new courses to replace the course. The regular guidelines for new course proposals form, timelines, etc. -- would be used. Business Case is recommended___yes___no Plan modification is recommended___yes___no Overall recommendations are likely to have what type of budgetary impact: No budgetary impact___ Increased costs___ Decreased costs___G/- John L. McClellan Community High School A Business and Communications Magnet School RECESVFH FEB 7 1996 Principal
Jodie T. Carter Assistant Principals: Brenda Graham Everett Hawks Cherrie Walker Office of Desegregation Monitoring Dear Parents: The time has come! You and your freshman must decide which high school will best meet your needs. Academic offerings, specialty courses, athletic programs - these are all important factors to examine. How does McClellan rate in these areas? Academically, McClellan is equal to any high school in Arkansas. Our Honors Programs Advanced Placement courses in English, American History, European History, Biology, and French, as well as Honors classes in several subject areas - thoroughly prepare students for success in college. Several of our teachers have won Stephens Awards for excellence in the classroom, and we have several winners of national and state teacher-of-the-year awards. McClellan is academically sound! McClellans Business/Marketing Department was recently chosen as the top program in the nation for 1995-96! This award reflects the advanced and comprehensive instruction available in computers, business concepts, and communications that is available from our Business/Communications Magnet Program. This program has value for all students, regardless of their plans after high school. Knowledge of computers and good written and oral communication skills are necessary for success in almost any college endeavor or career. Our Magnet Program provides these skills. Well-equipped and well-staffed, this program has proven invaluable to many of our graduates. The strength of our athletic program is shown by recent Conference Championships in football, basketball, girls volleyball, and girls track. Our teams also compete successfully on the state level
we were State Champion Runners-Up in basketball (1993) and football (1994), and we are currently ranked near the top in the state in basketball. In addition to athletic skill, our coaches also teach character, as evidenced by our winning of the 1994 Conference Sportsmanship Award. Please examine the enclosed materials
see if McClellan might be the place for you. Call us at 570-4121 to schedule a visit or to talk to teachers, parents, or students. We want you to learn firsthand what McClellan Magnet High School can offer you! Sincerely, Steve Geurin Magnet Coordinator 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Phone 570-4100McClellan The Three Business Magnet Programs Means Business! THE POWER OF CHOICE... Every choice is the right choice when McClellan magnet students select an area of study. With six magnet strands to choose from in the fields of Business and Communications, McClellan students can spend their time exploring possibilities instead of facing limitations. 1 Business Principles & Management For careers and college study in business ownership and management, accounting, financial services, etc. Students take these required courses: Computer Tech: Business Applications Computerized Accounting I Introduction to Business Junior Executive Training 2 Marketing & Advertising For careers and college study in retail management, advertising, sales, marketing research, media, etc. 3 For careers and college study in banking, accounting, stocks and bonds, financial services, etc. Students take these required courses: Economics I & II Junior Executive Training Money & Banking Computer Tech: Business Applications Introduction to Business THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE... With over 225 computers on campus, many of which are networked in state-of-the-art labs, McClellan provides a potential for learning that is unlimited. McClellan Business Magnet graduates-with their high degree of computer literacy and business sense-have more power in the tough world of higher education and careers. Elective courses include: Business Law Advanced Desktop Publishing At FBLA GOALS UTIL1ZEO Students take these required Advertising Fashion Merchandising Introduction to Business Marketing Marketing Management courses: Elective courses include: International Business & Banking Computer Tech: Database FIND OUT MORE... Call McClellan's Magnet Coordinator at 570-4121, or visit our campus at 9417 Geyer Springs Road. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised! Jt Elective courses include: Business Etiquette Entrepreneurship All magnet courses are available to any interested McClellan student. Enter The The Three Communications Magnet Programs Communications f EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT... Parents have always known it. Now at McClellan, we're addressing this fact by offering Communications Magnet programs in written, oral, and visual communications. Based on their own individual preferences, students can choose an area of study that will help them express their unique ideas in an exciting and productive way. A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION... Whether experiencing the excitement of broadcasting with our daily students-produced television news program, cultivating writing skills in our Communications Writing Lab, or creating works of art in our screenprinting/airbrush studio, McClellan Communications Magnet student are never at a loss for exciting educational activities. When combined with our Advanced Placement and Gifted & Talented courses, plus our in-depth computer curriculum, the Communications Magnet Program produces students who know how to communicate for success.! !\ k I .1 . i 0 . 1 Written Communications For careers and college study in advertising, law, journalism, television production, technical writing, etc. Students take these required courses: Journalism I Journalism II Technical or Creative Writing Word Processing I & II Elective courses include: Mass Media Independent Study Desktop Publishing All magnet courses are available to any interested McClellan student. 2 Oral Communications For careers and college study in television and radio, public relations, law, speech pathology, interpreting, etc. Students take these required courses: Communications I Public Speaking Drama I Mass Media I & II Elective courses include: Drama II Debate s 3 Visual/Product Communications For careers and college study in commercial or graphic art, advertising, interior design, architecture etc. Students take these required courses: Art Design/Graphic Design Advertising Introduction to Painting Mass Media I & 11 Introduction to Art Elective courses include: Architectural Drafting Screen Printing/Airbrush John L. McClellan Community High School A Business and Communications Magnet School Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 2608 Little Rock, AR BROWN, JONATHAN M 1201 WELCH ST LITTLE ROCK AR 72202 i 11 It iiII II IIi! IlHililliiliilllllilllilJohn L. McClellan Community High School A Business and Communications Magnet School RECEIVES? fcrr.- FEB 7 1996 Principal: Jodie T, Carter Assistant Principals: Brenda Graham Everett Hawks Cherrie Walker Office of DesegregaiiOii Moniionng fcuJb. . Dear Parents: The time has come! You and your freshman must decide which high school will best meet your needs. Academic offerings, specialty courses, athletic programs - these are all important factors to examine. How does McClellan rate in these areas? Academically, McClellan is equal to any high school in Arkansas. Our Honors Programs - Advanced Placement courses in English, American History, European History, Biology, and French, as well as Honors classes in several subject areas - thoroughly prepare students for success in college. Several of our teachers have won Stephens Awards for excellence in the classroom, and we have several winners of national and state teacher-of-the-year awards. McClellan is academically sound! McClellans Business/Marketing Department was recently chosen as the top program in the nation for 1995-96! This award reflects the advanced and comprehensive instruction available in computers, business concepts, and communications that is available from our Business/Communications Magnet Program. This program has value for all students, regardless of their plans after high school. Knowledge of computers and good written and oral communication skills are necessary for success in almost any college endeavor or career. Our Magnet Program provides these skills. Well-equipped and well-staffed, this program has proven invaluable to many of our graduates. The strength of our athletic program is shown by recent Conference Championships in football, basketball, girls volleyball, and girls track. Our teams also compete successfully on the state level
we were State Champion Runners-Up in basketball (1993) and football (1994), and we are cunently ranked near the top in the state in basketball. In addition to athletic skill, our coaches also teach character, as evidenced by our winning of the 1994 Conference Sportsmanship Award. Please examine the enclosed materials
see if McClellan might be the place for you. Call us at 570-4121 to schedule a visit or to talk to teachers, parents, or students. We want you to learn firsthand what McClellan Magnet High School can offer you! Sincerely, Steve Geurin Magnet Coordinator 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Phone 570-4100rj McClellan 77ze Three Business Magnet Programs Means Business! THE POWER OF CHOICE... Every choice is the right choice when McClellan magnet students select an area of study. With six magnet strands to choose from in the fields of Business and Communications, McClellan students can spend their time exploring possibilities instead of facing limitations. THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE... With over 225 computers on campus, many of which are networked in state-of-the-art labs, McClellan provides a potential for learning that is unlimited. McClellan Business Magnet graduates-with their high degree of computer literacy and business sense-have more power in the tough world of higher education and careers. FIND OUT MORE... Call McClellan's Magnet Coordinator a t 570-4121, or visit our campus at $417 Geyer Springs Road. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised! 1 Business Principles & Management For careers and college study in business ownership and management, accounting, financial services, etc. Students take these required courses: Computer Tech: Business Applications Computerized Accounting I Introduction to Business Junior Executive Training Elective courses include: Business Law Advanced Desktop Publishing All magnet courses are available to any interested McClellan student. 1 SVC j - i I i 2 Pag, ieit 2 Marketing & Advertising For careers and college study in retail management, advertising, sales, marketing research, media, etc. Students take these required courses: Advertising Fashion Merchandising Introduction to Business Marketing Marketing Management Elective courses include: Business Etiquette Entrepreneurship 3 For careers and college study in banking, accounting, stocks and bonds, financial services, etc. Students take these required courses: Economics I & II Junior Executive Training Money & Banking Computer Tech: Business Applications Introduction to Business Elective courses include: International Business & Banking Computer Tech
Database CLUB /McClellan Means Business! THE POWER OF CHOICE... Every choice is the right choice when McClellan magnet students select an area of study. With six magnet strands to choose from in the fields of Business and Conununications, McClellan students can spend their time exploring possibilities instead of facing limitations. THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE... With over 225 computers on campus, many of which are networked in state-of-the-art labs, McClellan provides a potential for learning that is unlimited. McClellan Business Magnet graduates-with their high degree of computer literacy and business sense-have more power in the tough world of higher education and careers. FIND OUT MORE... Call McClellan's Magnet Coordinator at 570-4121, or visit our campus at 9417 Geyer Springs Road. We think you'll be pleasantiy surprised! 1 The Three Business Magnet Programs Business Principles & Management For careers and college study in business ownership and management, accounting, financial services, etc. Students take these required courses: Computer Tech: Business Applications Computerized Accounting 1 Introduction to Business Junior Executive Training Elective courses include: Business Law Advanced Desktop Publishing FBLA GOALS UTILIZED MM All magnet courses are available to any interested McClellan student. 2 Marketing & Advertising For careers and college study in retail management, advertising, sales, marketing research, media, etc. Students take these required courses: Advertising Fashion Merchandising Introduction to Business Marketing Marketing Management Elective courses Include: Business Etiquette Entrepreneurship 3 For careers and college study in banking, accounting, stocks and bonds, financial services, etc. Students take these required courses: Economics I & II Junior Executive Training Money & Banking Computer Tech: Business Applications Introduction to Business Elective courses include: International Business & Banking Computer Tech: Database CLDB ... ' LRSD ADMIN. BULDING Fax:1-501-324-2032 May 20 96 17:07 P. 01/01 PRESS RELEASE 'J 4 PRESS RELEASE Jai.i fcjr
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cii (viociionny ^OU /:\(Ze COlSPiALLV iNAZireP ro COMl Ff^z>A^, C^PT. 15, 6:00 T^.H. e>y >iC:LCLAtj CDUCAHOW ^oLn J^cClellan CommunUiiji \\ie7tjTy A Business/Communications Magnet TELEPHONE 570-4100 9417 GEYER SPRING ROAD LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72209 September 22, 1995 SEP 2 7 1995 Dear Friends: Office of Desegregaiiofi Monitoring On Sunday, Auditorium October will be 1, 1995, dedicated the at Oma G. John L. Business/Communications Magnet High School. 'tfacovelli McClellan The program will start at 3 p.m. honoring Mrs. Oma G. Jacovelli who was a dedicated public servant. Mrs. Jacovelli worked untiringly for the Little Rock and Pulaski County Schools and was a special friend to education in all areas. Because of her commitment to our schools. it is very fitting that McClellan's Auditorium is being renamed in her honor. Please join the faculty and staff of McClellan, the Little Rock School Administration, the Little Rock School Board, and the Jacovelli family at this dedication ceremony and at the reception to follow. .incerelyV ^die Carter "Principal og/^jygs 13:36 501 324 2023 LRSD COMMUNICATI ODM 002/002 I 1 ! i y J I Little Rock School District ( 1 1 Media Advisory I i September 29, 1995 Dedication of Oma G. JacoveUi Auditorium For more information: Dina Teague, 324-2020 1 i i The auditorium at McClellan Business/Communications Magnet High School will become "The Oma G. JacoveUi Auditorium" during a dedication ceremony Sunday, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. at the school. ! Mrs. JacoveUi was a member of the LRSD Board of Directors from December of 1987 until her death last March. She was a founder of the Community School which is located at McClellan High School and was a strong advocate for all schools in southwest Little Rock. i Family members, LRSD administrators and board representatives, members of the school staff, and other community leaders will speak at the dedication ceremony. ### I ! i-.c < I LITTLE I >4 I I ' ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT John L. McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road Phone 570-4100 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 October 15, 1995 Ms, Ann Brown Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 PCT 1 7 1995 Office of Desegrasaiioc. Dear Ms. Brown: Thank you very much for coming to McClellan on Sunday, October 1, to help dedicate the Oma 0. Jacovelli Auditorium. We know that you are a very busy person, and we appreciate your helping us make this an outstanding day for the family and friends of Oma. She would have loved the day I Your speech was fantastic I You were truly superb. The family. administration/faculty/staff, and friends of Mrs. Jacovelli were so excited about the remarks made on that day. You are such a caring person, and we thank you sincerely. It was very special. Also, thank you very much for the many things that you do for our school and for all the schools in Pulaski County, made a difference, and we appreciate you very much. You have really If we can ever do anything for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. We all care all John L. McClellan so much, and we will continue to work very hard to bring the best education possible to our students. Sincerely, Phy 14. its Smit id acul t yTS t a f f / and Administration A Business/Communications Magnet G .1 d .3B!?I Jsi/ G iiuonri^ 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 November 20, 1995 Mr. Jody Carter, Principal McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Dear Jody, The Office of Desegregation Monitoring is preparing a monitoring report on the secondary schools in the Little Rock School District which have magnet programs: Central High School, Dunbar Junior High School, Henderson Junior High School, and McClellan High School. 1 am writing this letter to ask your assistance in gathering data and in establishing a schedule for monitoring visits. The report will be written in eleven sections: (1) enrollment and recruitment, (2) staffing, (3) themes, (4)curriculum and instruction, (5) discipline, suspensions, expulsions, (6) guidance and counseling, (7) student achievement, (8) parent and community involvement, (9) facilities, (10) transportation, and (11) finance and budget. To the extent it is practicable, the report will focus on the magnet program and its effects. We will gather much of the data from district files but will need your assistance in collecting information available at school. I will visit with you in person before the monitoring visit to discuss procedures and to establish a monitoring date. Please have these items available to us during the monitoring visit: 1. A copy of the master schedule 2. Class enrollments for courses identified as magnet offerings 3. Program and course descriptions for magnet offerings as available 4. Curriculum guides for magnet curriculum as available 5. Textbooks and manuals used in magnet courses 6. Descriptions of enhancements of the magnet program as available 6. Brochures and other printed material related to student recruitment and parent involvement 7. A building floor plan.We will also need your help arranging interviews with appropriate staff in these areas: 1. Guidance and counseling 2. Magnet curriculum 3. Recruitment 4. Parent and community involvement 5. Desegregative effects of the magnet program. The district staff have offered to assist with data collection regarding enrollment, discipline, achievement, transportation, and budget. I will call you soon for an appointment that will allow us to clarify issues related to this report and to establish a schedule of monitoring visits. Gene Jones Associate Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arltansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 MEMORANDUM Date: November 28, 1995 From: Gene Jones To: Jody Carter Subject: ODM Monitoring Visit This memorandum is to confirm Thursday, December 7, 1995, as the date for the ODM monitoring visit to McClellan High School. The ODM staff will arrive at 9 a.m. and remain until the relevant data for the magnet program has been compiled. We will come to your office for a brief conference with you or those you designate. Please be prepared at that time to direct us to those staff members with access to information necessary for monitoring the items on the monitoring guide as we discussed during our recent visit. Thank you for the hospitality and candor you have shown us during this process.Office of Desegregation Monitoring Uniled 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 December 11, 1995 Mr. Jody Carter, Principal McClellan Community High School 9417 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Dear Jody, Thank you for the hospitality extended to the ODM monitoring team last Thursday. The information packets you prepared for us made the visit workable and enabled us to gather the needed information quickly and handily. Steve Guerin was particularly helpful to me in gaining and understanding of why programs developed in their unique ways. The classroom visits gave us a one-day view of the magnet programs that will be useful in analyzing the desegregative effects of your efforts. The students were orderly and helpful to us as we moved around the campus. The result of the monitoring will be a report on the four LRSD secondary schools with magnet programs. We expect it to be issued in the spring of 1996. Your good work at McClellan is apparent, and I wish you continued success. Sincerely, Gene Jones, Associate Monitor12/11/95 10:52 QoOl 324 2023 LRSD COMMUNICATI ODM 002/004 -.1 Little Rock School District News Release McClellan Named Top Business School in the Nation December 11,1995 For more information: Dina Emfinger, 324-2020 LITTLE ROCK McClellan Business/Communications Magnet High School was named the recipient of the 1995 National Programs of Excellence Business Education Award at the National Vocational Conference in Denver, Colorado on December 2. This award signifies that McClellan's business department is the top business education program in the nation. As the winner, the department received a 'plaque, a $1,000 award, and an all-expense paid trip to the conference for one member of the department. Entries for the award were judged in many areas including business faculty, facilities, curriculum, departmental philosophies and objectives, student organizations, honors, award, and recognitions. Recommendation letters from principal Jodie Carter, students, and personnel from the State Department of Education were included in McClellan's entry. The McClellan High School business program offers more business courses and has more instructors dedicated to its business department than any other school in the state. In addition to the high school offerings, McClellan provides an excellent program of adult classes. (more)12/11/95 10:53 501 324 2023 LRSD COMMUNICATI @003/004 ODM ' McClellan Named Top Business School in the Nation December 11,1995 Page two of three The business program also supports the largest Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter in the state and one of the largest Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapters. McClellan business students have won hundreds of awards from both organizations and are elected to their respective state and district offices each year. "I think that the selection committee was impressed that it did not take a brand new school with endless resources to create a such a successful program," said Phyllis Smith, business department chair. "The determination and teamwork of our staff members are what make our business program an outstanding one." Students see that teachers will give extra time needed to make each project successful. The business faculty makes every effort to do their part to carry out the activities necessary to help students flourish and learn. Ms. Smith and Tony Hunicutt attended the conference in Denver. Other members of the business department are Angela McCallie, Shirley Hodges, Audrey Sinith, feri Bob King, Nancy Leslie, Pat Leach, and Brenda Stuckey. ' Ms. Smith is currently the President of the National Association of Classroom Educators in Business Education. She is also the local advisor and District VUI (FBLA) Coordinator in Arkansas. In 1992, Mrs. Smith was named the FBLA Advisor of the Year, and she was honored on the state and national level. She has been named the Arkansas Business Teacher of the Year twice and was named the National Economics Business Teacher of the Year in 1986 and National Business Teacher of the Year in 1988. McClellan Business/Communications Magnet Program High School enrollment is open to students living in its attendance zone and to other students who wish to apply for the magnet program. In addition to the magnet program, McClellan offers a full standard curriculum, advanced placement courses, a gifted and talented program, and honors classes. McClellan also hosts a Community (more)12/11/95 10:54 Q501 324 2023 LRSD COMMUNICATI ODM 004/004 McClellan Named Top Business School in the Nation December 11,1995 Page three of three School which offers tutoring programs, ACT prep courses for McClellan students, night classes for all ages, and summer programs for children and teenagers. Pre-registration for the 1996-1997 school year will be February 5-16,1996. For more information on enrollment, call McClellan at 570-4100, or the LRSD Student -Assignment Office at 324-2272. NOTE: Dr. Henry Williams will recognize Jodie Carter and Phyllis Smith of McClellan High School and will congratulate diem on receiving this award by presenting a Superintendent Citation to the school at the regular board meeting December 21. on ###1.2/11/95 10:52 501 324 2023 LRSD COMMUNICATI ODM @002/004 . r I 5 3 Little Rock School District News Release McClellan Named Top Business School in the Nation December 11,1995 For more information: Dina Emfinger, 324-2020 LITTLE ROCK McClellan Business/Communications Magnet High School was named the recipient of the 1995 National Programs of Excellence Business Education Award at the National Vocational Conference in Denver, Colorado on December 2. This award signifies that McClellan's business department is the top business education program in the nation. As the winner, the department received a plaque, a $1,000 award, and an all-expense paid trip to the conference for one member of the department. Entries for the award were judged in many areas including business faculty, facilities, curriculum, departmental philosophies and objectives, student organizations, honors, award, and recognitions. Recommendation letters from principal Jodie Carter, students, and personnel from the State Department of Education were included in McClellan's entry. The McQellan High School business program offers more business courses and has more instructors dedicated to its business department than any other school in the state. In addition to the high school offerings, McClellan provides an excellent program of adult classes. (more) I12/11/9J5 10:53 501 324 2023 LRSD COMMUNICATI ODM 0003/004 I ! McClellan Named Top Business School in the Nation December 11,1995 Page two of three The business program also supports the largest Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter in the state and one of the largest Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapters. McClellan business students have won hundreds of awards from both organizations and are elected to their respective state and district offices each year. "I think that the selection committee was impressed that it did not take a brand new school with endless resources to create a such a successful program," said Phyllis Smith, business department chair. "The determination and teamwork of our staff members are what make our business program an outstanding one." Students see that teachers will give extra time needed to make each project successful. The business faculty makes every effort to do their part to carry out the activities necessary to help students flourish and learn. Ms. Smith and Tony Hunicutt attended the conference in Denver. Other members of the business department are Angela McCallie, Shirley Hodges, Audrey Smith, Jeri Bob King, Nancy Leslie, Pat Leach, and Brenda Stuckey. Ms. Smith is currently the President of the National Association of Glassroom Educators in Business Education. She is also the local advisor and District Vin (FBLA) Coordinator in Arkansas. In 1992, Mrs. Smith was named the FBLA Advisor of the Year, and she was honored on the state and national level. ' She has been named the Arkansas Business Teacher of the Year twice and was named the National Economics Business Teacher of the Year in 1986 and National Business Teacher of the Year in 1988. McClellan Business/ Communications Magnet Program High School enrollment is open to students living in its attendance zone and to other students who wish to apply for the magnet program. In addition to the magnet program, McClellan offers a full standard curriculum, advanced placement courses, a gifted and talented program, and honors classes. McClellan also hosts a Community I (more)12/11/95 10:54 501 324 2023 LRSD COMMUNICATI ODM @004/004 McClellan Named Top Business School in the Nation December 11,1995 Page three of three School which offers tutoring programs, ACT prep courses for McClellan students, night classes for all ages, and summer programs for children and teenagers. Pre-registration for the 1996-1997 school year will be February 5-16,1996. For more information on enrollment, call -McClellan at 570-4100, or the LRSD Student Assignment Office at 324-2272. NOTE: Dr. Henry Williams will recognize Jodie Carter and Phyllis Smith of McClellan High School and will congratulate them on receiving this award by presenting a Superintendent Citation to the school at the regular board meeting December 21. on j i ### I IO'- w ep AGENDA McClellan Community School Advisory Council Meeting Monday, March 25,1996 6:00 p.m. McClellan Media
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