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FROM: THROUGH: SUBOECT: Little Rock School District February 26, 1990 Eugene Reville, Metropolitan Supervisor Tames Jennings, Associate Superintendent for Desegregation Monitoring and Program Development Dr. Ruth Steele, Superintendent of Schools Status Report On Thursday, February 22, Arma Hart informed me of your approval of the revised pre-registrati on. to publicize these dates. The district will begin immediately to use various methods Principals and building secretaries will receive inservice training on pre-registrati on and assignment procedures on February 26, 27, and 28. A press release will be issued before the end of the week. On February 27, 28, and March 1, information sessions will be provided for incentive school teachers. Current incentive school teachers will be given the opportunity to serve on curriculum development committees for the incentive school program, the near future. We will also vacate the incentive school teaching positions in The interview process for incentive school principals will begin on or before Friday, March 2. According to Mrs. Hart's instructions, the district will not refer to the incentive schools as magnets. scholarship program. Also, no reference will be made to the proposed However, it is our understanding that we may proceed with all other aspects of the incentive school program. In regard to another matter, Ann Brown has stated that she will be responsible for forming the Rockefeller Early Childhood Committee. for me to wait for further instructions concerning this matter. Mrs. Brown would like Please respond as soon as possible to the concerns listed in my February 13 memo: -- Settlement Days -- Contract lengths for incentive school teachers -- Interdistrict parents on districtwide bi racial committees cc: Arma Hart Ann Brown Estelle Matthis 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361TO: FROM: 'Ji A' LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS April 3, 1990 Office of the Metropolitan Supervisor James Jennings, Associate Superintendent for Desegregation Monitoring and Program Development THROUGH: Dr. Ruth Steele, Superintendent of Schools 6^ SUBJECT: Status Reports - Tri-District Committees I have enclosed status reports from various tri-district committees for your information. cc: Dr. Herb Cleek Sterling Ingram t * /March 20, 1990 To: Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent From: Joe A. Murry, Athletic Director /, Subj.: Criteria For The Selection OftA Director of Extra Curricular Activities. Ref.: Your Memorandum of Feb. 23, 1990. In accordance with your memorandum, a committee of six employees in the district was appointed and met at Hall High School on Monday, March 19. Attached you will find a list of criteria for the selection of a Director of Extra-Curricular Activities as proposed by the Committee. The Committee also recommended a stipend and other considerations for the employement of a teacher to fill this position. cc: Members of the Committee Bill Barnhouse, Principal Roy Wade, Coach Ellen Linton, Assistant Principal Jill Riley, Cheerleader Sponsor O.C. Remley, Club Sponsor and Coach Colleen Ferguson, Cheerleader Sponsor Karen Keopple, Coach Claudia Rogers, Drill Team Sponsor THE CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF A DIRECTOR OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 1. Experience in a desegregated school situation, preferably in a school within the Tri-County Districts. 2. Previous leadership role in a secondary school extra-curricular activity. 3. Familiar with the rules and policies of the Arkansas Activities Association. 4. Familiar with the rules and policies of the Little Rock School District with regard to extra-curricular activities. 5. Have an appreciation for the role of extra-curricular activities in the educational development of the total child. 6. Understand the role of a School Director of Extra-Curricular Activities as outlined in the Desegregation Plan. 7. Have a sensitivity for the cultural and socio-economic differences found in a desegregated student body. 8. Be cormitted to providing equal opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities. The Committee also recommended that the teacher selected be given an additional prep period and a stipend of $2,500 (Senior High) $1,500 (Junior High). The responsibilities would also require secretarial support from the school office. or March 26, 1990 To: Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent From: Joe A. Murry, Athletic Director '^ Subj.: Tri-County Conmittee On Conflicting Requirements In Extra-Curricula Activities. As directed by you, I served on the subject committee as the representative of the Little Rock School District. The minutes of the meeting are attached, is required on my part, please inform me. If further action / cc: Dr. Victor AndersonLittle Rock Public Schools March 22, 1990 To: From: Conmittee Members, Tri-County Extra-Curricular Activities Committee. Committee Recorder, Dr. Joe A. Murry, Little Rock School District. Subj.: Recommendations of the Tri-County Committee. The Tri-County Committee On Conflicting Requirements In Extra- Curricular A.ctivities met at the Pulaski County School District administration building on March 22, 1990. "M em' bers present were: Eddie Collins - Asst. Superintendent, Pulaski County Bob Acklin - Asst. Superintendent, North Little Rock Bob Bowden - Athletic Director, Pulaski County Gary Goss - Athletic Director, North Little Rock Dr. Joe A. Murry, Athletic Director, Little Rock (Recorder) The Committee was directed to establish uniform policies and rules concerning extra-curricular activities in the three districts. The establishment of these common policies and rules will allow desegregation transfers (M-to-M, Magnet, etc.) to move from one district to another without conflicting rules and policies that would prohibit participation in extra-curricular activities. The Committee makes the following recommendations: 1) All districts use the Grade Point Requirements of the Arkansas Activities Association for eligibility in those activities under the supervision of the Association. 2) All organizations that operate under a national charter should use the eligibility policies of the national office. 3) Participation fees should not be charged for membership in any organization, team, club, etc. 4) All students participating in athletics or spirit groups should be covered by an athletic insurance program. 5) Uniforms (skirts and blouses) for spirit groups should be purchased by the districts. No student should be required to pay more than $100 for other items of apparel. 6) Districtswill accept elected cheerleaders and drill team members from other districts if it is a desegregation transfer. 7) Any costs incurred by a district in complying with these recommendations should be paid from desegregation funds. West Markham and Izard Streets Little Rock. Arkansas 72201 (501) 374-3361 TO: FROMiVf'^ SUBJECT: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 March 27, 1990 Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs arid Staff Development ari< Marie A. McNeal, Supervisor of Social Studies and Foreign Languages Status Report on Central High School International Studies Program The following identifies the activities held from February 21, 1990, to March 26, 1990, regarding the International Studies Program at Central High School: February 21 - Letters were mailed to committee members to attend a planning March 1 meeting. - A planning meeting of committee members was held at the LRSD Administration Building (agenda attached). March 6 - At a committee meeting the members discussed and identified the Foreign Language Program Design for the International Studies Program. It was decided that all existing languages will continue to be offered at Central High, with Japanese being offered beginning with the 1990-91 term and Russian added in 1991-92. All students enrolled in the International Studies Program will be required to take a foreign 1anguage. Courses in other departments will be developed to give a global perspective to all grade levels. Input from the business representatives of the committee strongly suggested that a continuation and expansion of the ATLAS Program and the addition of Japanese as a foreign language course be included in the International Studies Program. Further, the committee recommends that a phase-in of additional International Studies courses be offered during the 1991-92 term. March 9 - A survey was distributed to Central High teachers requesting that they identify their expertise, interest, and recommendations for the International Studies Program at Central (survey and responses attached). March 13 - At this meeting the committee refined the conceptual framework of the International Studies Program. recruitment activities and fliers were developed. In addition, March 19 - A meeting with the Central social studies teachers, other department teachers, and the Supervisor of Social Studies was held to discuss specific course offerings. The following courses have been identified for inclusion in the International Studies Program: Social Studies: Grade 10 - Global Insights - required Grade 11 - Comparative Government - elective Grade 11 - American History International Studies Regular or AP - requiredStatus Report on Central IS Program (3/27/90) - Page 2 Grade 11 - (ATLAS Team //I) International Studies International Relations (social studies, English, fine arts Intercultural Communica- tions, foreign language) - elective Grade 12 - Humanities Seminar (ATLAS Team //2) honors - This is proposed as a two-period block course which will include an AP English credit (required) and a social studies credit (elective). March 22 March 26 Vocational Education
Science: Grade 11 - Global Economics - elective Grades 11-12 - Physical and Environmental Geology - elective - Members of the planning committee met and plans for the Central High School Magnet Open House scheduled for March to finalize strategies International Studies 26th. - Open House was held at Central High School. The International Studies Magnet Program was outlined for parents and interested students. A handout outlining the International Studies Program was distributed to parents and students (attached).LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 March 27, 1990 TO: FROM: SUBOECT: Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development ^^Marvin Zimmerman, Acting Director of Staff Development Status Report on Inter- and Intra- District Staff Development Committees I. Inter-District Staff Development Committee A. The staff development directors from the three districts have met on the following dates to discuss and identify cooperative efforts: February 8, 1990 February 14, 1990 March 14, 1990 B. The following cooperative areas have thus far been identified: - resources for conducting staff development activities. - publicizing identified activities in which employees of all three districts may participate. - implementation of a district-wide record keeping system. - investigation of and joint-participation in special funding sources. - needs assessment procedures. - general networking of staff development issues, concerns, etc. II. C. D. E. A tri-district resource bank has been established with approximately fifty (50) volunteer resources included as of today. The inter-district planning committee has been organized with each district selecting two (2) committee members. Mark Grobmyer and Mahlon Martin. The LRSD members are The staff development directors will meet with the inter-district planning committee April 27, 1990. Intra-District Staff Development Committee A. The intra-district planning committee has been formed
members is attached. a list of the B. The intra-district planning committee met March 12, 1990. C. Attached is a copy of the committee's recommendations/concerns that the staff development department will address.LITTLE ROCK STAFF DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1990-91 Facilitator: Marvin Zimmerman, Director of Staff Development School Board (1) Robin Armstrong Term 1989-91 Administration _.(8) Leon Adams Dennis Glasgow Patti Kohler Marie McNeal Mary Mosley Mary Runshang Dianne Wood Richard Wright 1989-91 1990-92 1989-91 1990-92 1989-91 1989-91 1989-91 1989-91 Principals (3) Sadie Mitchell (Cloverdale Elem.) 1990-S2 Charity Smith {Southvzest Jr. High) 1990-92 Al Niven (Fair High School) 1989-91 Teachers/Counselors (12) Elementary (6) Donna Hall (Watson) Shirley Harper (McDermott) Dorothy Howard (Baseline) Ada Keown (Washington) Patricia Killingsworth (Carver) Jeanne Whitesell (Gibbs) Junior High (3) Patty Dickinson (Mabelvale) Danny Fletcher (Mann) Stella Hayes (Mann) High School (3) Pat Bona (Hall) Phyllis Burton (McClellan) 1990-92 1990-92 1990-92 1990-92 1990-92 1990-92 1990-92 1989-91 1990-92 1990-92 1989-91 Katherine Wright-Knight (Par)cview) 1990-92 Support Areas (2) Food Services Jacltie Boykin (Director) Secretaries Nancy Wuneburger (Mabelvale J.H.) 1990-92 1990-92 .Parents_( 2) Mrs. Minnie Thompson 4323 W 17th, Little Rock 72204 (D) 666-0804/372-7714, (E)370-8739 1990-91 Mrs. Joyce M. Pattillo 20 Kings Arms, Little Roc)c 72207 (D) 372-5810, (E) 225-1262 1990-92LITTLE ROCK STAFF DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1990-91 Cpnupunity/BusinfiSS...(2) Dr. Mal Lehman, Director Human Resource Development Blue Cross & Blue Shield of AR 601 Gaines Little Rock, AR 72201 (378-2528) 1990-91 Ms. Bea Worden, Director 1990-92 Human Resources & Development Savers Federal Savings & Loan Association Capitol at Spring Little Rock, AR 72201 (372-3311)* RECOMMENDATIONS/CONCERNS FROM STAFF DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3/12/90 1. Consider using some of the AEA's "Teacher to Teacher" programs. 2. All staff development presenters must be prepared and do teaching, not just reading handouts and transparencies. 3. Use in-school teachers to train teachers at the local level. 4. TESA substitutes are often not dependable. 5. Use State Department resources, especially the Coordinator of the At-Risk Program, Margie Powell. 6. To address the problem of teachers not attending inservice for which they have signed up: a. b. have required inservice during school hours. when teachers sign-up, use a commitment letter to sign indicating that if they change their minds, they should let the Staff Development office know by a certain date
communicate to them that people are on a waiting list. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. c. d. e. f. send reminders near the starting date. all tuition for minicourses must be paid in advance. offer refunds for mini courses. send notes to principals when teachers are II no shows. Registration and sign-up for al 1 inservice should be through Staff Development office. Use release time for more inservices. Better publicity for all staff development activities - use one color for all staff development notices, memos, etc. Do quarterly updates on scheduled activities - possibly a newsletter. Preschool inservice must have better quality. Staff Development office must monitor all staff development activities. New teachers need classroom management and record keeping, etc., at first of school year. Use school-level mentors for new teachers. Training is needed in using audio visual equipment. In all workshops, allow time for teacher sharing. Always do evaluation forms. Conflict resolution training is needed (this is included in violence prevention). Multicultural Fair needs to be related more to specific content areas and especially to secondary courses.20. Use 61aser's Steps to Positive Discipline. 21. Not all teachers need the same inservice - especially during preschool. 22. More publicity is needed on IMPACT and SAP. 23. Send periodic print-outs to principals of teacher participation.TO: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 March 27, 1990 Mr. James Jennings, Associate Superintendent FROM: 'i^Victor Anderson, Assistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Status Report on the Alternative Satellite High School Commi ttee The Alternative Satellite High School Committee for the Little Rock School District was formed on March 12, 1990, consisting of the following persons: . Mr. Rudolph Howard, Principal, McClellan
Ms. Patsy Campbell, Counselor, Forest Heights Junior High
Mrs. Linda Jones, Teacher, Mann Junior High
Mrs. Ossie Shelton and Chinetta Ford, Parents
Mr. Sterling Ingram and Victor Anderson, Little Rock School District Administrators. Mr. Gene Jones, Director of the MESC. These names were provided to The first meeting of the committee was held on Monday, March 19. Mr. Howard, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Shelton, Mrs. Jones, and Ms. Campbell attended for Little Rock School District. At the meeting, the Little Rock School District employees were advised that their participation on the committee would be The parents were advised that they were to advisory, with non-voting status. A plan for the alternative high school and some satellites be voting members. was proposed to the committee with a direction that their work was to be The group was divided into four committees to seek completed by April 1. information from interested persons and come to the next meeting with a report. As the attached revisions on an Alternative Learning Program specifies, the membership of the committee and the deadline for a product appear to be in conflict. In light of Mr. Jones' direction to the committee members I submitted, please advise how I should proceed. VA/laj Attachments cc: Estelle Matthis'TO
FROM: SUBJECT: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204 March 27, 1990 Estelle Matthls, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development Dianne Wood, Supervisor of Mathematics Update on Curriculum Planning for Washington Basic Skills/Math Science Interdistrict School of Choice The committee to assist with curriculum implementation at Washington has the following recommendations for the 1990-91 school year. Recommendations are based on an enrollment of 7 first grade classes and 5 classes at every other grade level. 1) Although the magnet theme is the same as the one at Carver, the staff and curriculum specialists should develop a somewhat different approach to the science/ math emphasis. Programs to be considered include FOSS (E.U11 Option Science System, developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science for students in grades 3 and 4), the Early Science set for students in grades K-2, AIMS (ilctivities that Integrate Hath and Science) and, GEMS (Sreat Explorations in Math and Science for grades K-8) 2) Although Washington is to be patterned after Carver, the additional enrollment projected for Washington requires that the staff and resources of Carver be proportionally increased to allow students the same degree of access to the programs. In addition, the program strengths currently existing at Washington need to be maintained and incorporated into an even stronger curriculum. This would include two regular PAL computer lab attendants and a certified computer specialist. The concept of a full-time certified computer specialist has played a significant role in the success of both Booker Magnet and Rockefeller schools. 3) Modify the "Writing to Read" approach to include more math and science for grades K-2. 4) Implement a writing lab with word processors to teach science report writing and creative writing.5) Select math and science specialists as soon as possible so that they may begin to work with the principal to plan and recruit. 6) Provide some release time for the new principal of Washington to recruit students and teachers. 7) Provide specialized "training for math and science specialists. For example, the twentieth annual Festival of Mathematics (June 18-29 in Fresno, CA) and the 1990 Science Festival (July 9-20) stress a strong "hands-on component. 8) Math and science supervisors will meet with new principal on March 29 to determine location and modification of math and science labs. cc: Karen Buchanan Washington Curriculum Committee: Dennis Glasgow Rene Carson Mary Mosley Marvin ZimmermanTO: FROM: SUBJECT: Little Rock School District March 27, 1990 Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development & Rose Ivory, Reading Coordinator Tri-District Multicultural Committee I have previously communicated with Brenda Spriggs, Chairman of the Tri-District Multicultural Committee. Mrs. Spriggs was appointed by Mr. Reville. I will represent the Little Rock School District on this multicultural committee. Today I have tried to reach Brenda Spriggs by telephone. She is attending a meeting. As soon as I receive information about members on the committee and meeting dates, I will send you a follow-up memo. /Ij 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Little Rock School District March 27, 1990 Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendnet for Educational Programs and Staff Development Mary H. Mosley, Director of IRC and Reading Supervisor Early Childhood Task Force - Comprehensive Curriculum Training and Information The LRSD Early Childhood Task Force has met periodically during this school year to establish a comprehensive philosophy and curriculum for the Four-Year-Old Programs. Al so designed were a parent philosophy, goals, and objectives. The final documents of the committee were presented to Mr. James Jennings in early March, 1990. LRSD personnel serving on the Task Force were: -Rachel Myers-Chairman -Margaret Gremillion -Dr. Mary Mosley -Lonnie Dean -Anne Mangan -Marian Shead -Annie Abrams -Frenzella Dodson -Beth Foti -Bessie Fowler -Beverly Hines -Lou Ethel Nauden Also serving on the committee were: -Dr. Tish Henslee, UALR -Dr. Betty Caldwell, UALR -Michelle French, PCSSD -Ruth S. Herts, PCSSD The final curriculum documents presented by the committee included: -Characteristics of the Four-Year-Old Child -Developmentally Appropriate Experiences -Qual ity Standards/Recommendations -Four-Year-Old Skills (self-concept, socialization, self-help, problem-solving, gross motor, fine motor, language/1istening, role-playing, visual, math, music, art, block area) The parent involvement component provides background information on program goals and purposes, monitoring and evaluation, and a yearly calendar of events. A copy of the report is attached. /Ij 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361Status Report-Central International Studies Magnet Program March 27, 1990 Page 2 approximately the same formula for seat allocation as is done in other interdistrict magnets, but without a shadow zone. to allow any zoned Central student to participate in the International Studies Curriculum as he desires, but without having to enroll in the program formally. In this instance, plans are He simply selects courses from the curriculum which meet his needs and Therefore, no shawdow zone is necessary, and the seat allocation i nterests. would approximate the following: 175 seats available 70 LRSD students not zoned to Central 79 PCSSD students through M-to-M 26 NLR students through M-to-M Little Rock students would enter through the Optional Enrollment Form. If all seats are not filled through that vehicle. Desegregation Transfers would be used to fill the remaining seats. PCSSD and NLR students would enter through major!ty-to-minority transfers. I recommend that the majority of the 175 seats be reserved for incoming tenth grade students, with some flexibility to allow for some upper classmen ' " I expect that most of the entering in the 1990-91 school year as well, interest will be with incoming sophomores, allocation is what will be followed. Please advise if this seat Issues to be discussed in the future meetings will be recruitment from PCSSD and NLR. The committee will need the assistance of the Desegregation Office and the MRC in securing mailing lists and labels for prospective students and with planning for media announcements. The curriculum will be finalized and plans made for the development of curriculum, staffing, and selection of equipment and materials. A budget will need to be developed also. VA/laj Attachments cc: Estelle MatthisTO: FROM LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 March 27, 1990 Mr. James Jennings, Associate Superintendent : Victor Anderson, Assistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Central International Studies Magnet Program Status Report The Central International Studies Magnet Program Planning Committee met for the first time on March 1, 1990. Members of the committe consist of the Charlie Brown and Jerome Mui drew. Central teachers
Mrs. Irma following: ___ . .. Hunter-Brown and Carolyn Newbern, parents
Marie McNeal and Victor Anderson, LRSD administrators. Also attending meetings from the Central faculty have been Rosemary Brewer, Matilda Buchanan, Suzanne Caldwell, Jennie Cole, Susie Mrs. Newbern was selected chairman of May, Dorothy McDonald, and Doris Nash, the committee in the March 6 meeting. At the March 6 and 13 meetings, the committee determined the mission of the program, began to define the program, and selected the courses to be taught. At the meetings discussion and planning also centered on how to recruit for the program within the District and in PCSSD and NLR. Representatives from the business community were present at the meetings March 1, 6, and 13. Present have been Wayne Wheat of Omega Tube and Conduit, Jack London of Orbit Valve, Joe O'Brian of TCBY, Maralyn Chambers of Riceland Foods, and Ray Fizer of Maybelline. These individuals have expressed support A special meeting for business for the program as it is developing. _ _ representatives will be held in April when the program design is completed to determine the degree to which they can support the program and how they can do so. An informational meeting with Pulaski Heights Junior High parents was held on March 18, 1990 to discuss the program. In a committee meeting on Thursday, March 22, more definition was given to the curriculum structure, and plans were made for the Open House at Central on March 26. The Open House was attended by approximately fifty parents and students, and about twenty faculty and committee members. An informational flyer was sent out inviting all ninth grade students in Little Rock junior high schools to the Open House. Many were in attendance Monday night. The attached bulletin describes the program as it is currently developed. The program will continue to be refined and developed in the coming weeks. My answers Some issues have arisen regarding the allocation of seats. have reflected a discussion held earlier in which you and I discussed followingCOME TOUR THE WORLD AT THE mAL mm emi International Studies Magnet Program Tlio international Studies Program at Central High School is designed to prepare students to function effectively our global communi t y. * develop awareness International Studies students will nd knowledge so that they may reicite to p.>ople of other cultures and countries, * learn to communicate prof ic i ent 1> i n at least one foreign J anguage, develop skills for analyzing complex global issues, have solid body of knowledge of history and geography. ucients t.he international Studies Program must take an intern<jti onai t y oriented curriculurn. lan^-'.uage ecich year. choosi ng from F rench, They will take one toreign Spanish, Uei'man, I,tit 1 n , Si assical Greek, el nd Japanese
it recommended that they take cit least three years of one foreign language and begin second. Whenever possible, other requirements and electives will be selected from a body of internationally oriented courses which meet state requirements and the academic guiue1L nes of courses will studfe>nts. ) competitive college admissions standards. (These o be available for other interested Central ilK strong foreign language department at Central High will rovide French, cornerstone fo German, Spanish, AevG?ls I - V, with level Japanese will be offered 1990-91, the International Studies Program. Latin and Classical Greek are taught at VI and up offered as demand develops. with Russian added 1891-9?. Courses i n other departments (Social Studies, English, Science, Voc.<at i onal Educat ion, Fine Arts) will be developed or refocused to give a global perspective
both elective and required. courses will be at several levels. with team teaching. will be? developed. interdisciplinary courses. some enriching the basic c u 1 r i c u 1 u m v? i 111 ATLAS program, I international conce coordinating Global : ns. (Cc^nt rai Studies, now has an English, F1 ne Arts, and Foreign Language.) Foreign exchange students (12 now at CHS) V'ill Join inter academic curriculum. national visitors in supplementing the Strong links with the business communi t > arc being developed to enhance the International Studies Program. The recommended students ' 10th wi11 be gr-ade
as course of f c?l 1 ows : study fo International Studies 1 It h 12th English. Studies (historical and conceptua .1 f r* a njE? wo r k for a 11 global studies cou > , 1 . Math, Foreign Language, offer i ngs uat ion, grade: o other courses 1 Elective from the? required for grad including possibly a second foreign language. English, American History (A. P. regular), Math and/or Science, 2 Electives from the 1. rrjquired for graduation, foreign language. grade
English, Language, courses a or 1. S. Foreign Language, offer!ngs otlier courses including possibly a Math and/or Science, 9 electives reciuired for from I. S. graduat i on, second foreign language 1 nternat i onal Studies courses will i nclude i ntorcui turaj Communicat ions, Physical and secono Foreigri offerings or other including possibly Global Insights, Envi ronmental Geology, Comparative Government, Human!t ies Semi nar (senior A. P. ) , in addition to the current World Histor*y, Guropean History, I re I at ions World Geography, G1obal studies (inter nat i onal and contemporary issues). and the ATLAS program. Ot he r courses will be developjd as the prorgram matures. To bt.'comt
a part of the International Studies Mcxgnet fro^'ram at Central High School, a st-udent may select the 1nternational Studies courses if he or she is already assigned to the school or may choose one of the following procodures Little Rock School District students outside Centrals attendance zone apply for the International Studies Magnet prog ort the "opti onal form. returned to the current am school by March 30
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* apply for a desegregation transfer. appli cat i ons accepted May 7-10
North Little Rock or Pulaski County students: * apply for a majority-to-mi nority transfer. in April a nd Ma y, through the home district. pref erabJ y flbout 17b students from other Little Rock attendance zones. from North Little Rock and Pulaski County will be admitted t o this program to follow tlio required course of study. at Centr al may take courses in the International according to i nterests, prerequisites, and space Other students Studies Program avallabi1it y. T nter nat i onal Studios helF> prepare students of career opr-'C'rt.uni t ies and provide an excellent for a variety basis for c(.Lllege study in many different disciplines, iric.lude tfio following: Career options i nternat i onal f i nance, marketing and trade, law. communications and media coverage, sports, religi OUS organizations, cultural mult i-nat i onal exchanges, science and environmental projects, corporat i ons t ransportat ion tourism diplomat ic teachi ng services }'ecice Corps private world help organizations language translati on (commercial, 1i terary, i nterpretat ion) EN isTiNi
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PTSfi won LRSD award for greatest membership growth for necoiiHary schools. 19B9 UO. TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 March 27, 1990 Mr. James Jennings, Associate Superintendent '1^Victor Anderson, Assistant Superintendent SUBJECT: Status Report on Dunbar International Studies Gifted and Talented Magnet Planning Committee The Dunbar Planning Committee held its first meeting on March 1, 1990. Membership of the committee consists of the following: Dunbar teachers Pam Boyd, Martha Daniel, and Elouise Hudson
Gibbs faculty members Faith Donovan and Vicki Gonterman
LRSD administrators Mabel Donaldson, Marie McNeal, and Victor Anderson
parents Deborah Busbea, Elizabeth Dowell, Mrs. H. Otis Tyler, Pam Plant, and Linda Sterling
Leticia Martin, NLR Schools
Tommie Sue Anthony, PCSSD
Susan Grier, Arkansas Department of Education. Representatives of the business community have attended some committee meetings also. Also attending have been Lucy Robinson, Beverly Whittenberg, and Diane Woodruff, representing Advocates for Language Learning. Mrs. Daniel was selected chairman of the committee, and Mrs. Busbea was selected as recorder during the March 6, 1990 meeting. The committee has spent its time refining the program of studies which was submitted in November 1989. Except for the addition of Swahili as a foreign language to be offerred in 1990-91, the curriculum remains the same as submitted in the November plan. The committee has designed an informational package of seven pages which is being used as a recruitment tool in meetings with interested groups, meeting was held at Gibbs on March 19, 1990 to explain the program to A prospective parents, commi ttee. It was attended by six parents, three of whom are on the The sixth grade class at Gibbs visited the campus at Dunbar for a tour and informational program on March 23, 1990. Open House at Dunbar was held on March 26, 1990. It was attended by approximately thirty parents and students and twenty to thirty Dunbar staff and committee members. Plans are being made to refine the implementation of the gifted component of the program. That topic will be the focus of the meeting on March 28. There are plans for representatives of the committee to meet with the gifted teachers in PCSSD in April to discuss recruitment of PCSSD students into the Dunbar program.Status Report-Dunbar International Studies Gifted and Talented Magnet Planning Committee March 27, 1990 Page 2 Plans are also being developed to do recruitment in the PCSSD and NLR District in April and May. The committee will need the assistance of the Desegregation Office and the MRC as it finalizes plans for these activities. Target mailings are being discussed which will require mailing lists from those di stri cts. Media announcements will also be developed. provide some assistance there. Perhaps the MRC can Dunbar plans an assembly for its current seventh and eighth graders on Tuesday, April 10 to encourage those students to come to Dunbar. Following that program, it will be appropriate for the Student Assignment Office to mail forms to Dunbar students asking if students wish to be reassigned from Dunbar. Mailings to zoned sixth grade students within the District need also to occur in early April to encourage those students to remain at Dunbar. Mailing packets for those students will need to be provided immediately. VA/laj cc: Estelle Matthisfr Little Rock School District March 27, 1990 " . TO: Downtown Early Childhood Center Comnittee FROM: James Jennings, Associate Superintendent for Desegregation Monitoring and Program Development SUBJECT: Minutes - March 20 Meeting Members Present: Regina Jasper - Educational Cooperative Michelle French - PCSSD Rachel Myers - LRSD Jack Turner - Downtown Partnership Fatimah Akbar - Parent ^ip Jones - LRSD Barnes Jennings - LRSD The committee continued discussion from the first meeting on the following areas: site identification, publicity, licensing requirements, staffing and assignments, and support services. Mr. Turner agreed to head the site identification process and begin a search for available space in the downtown area. At the first meeting, the committee agreed to limit the enrollment to 60 four-year old children for the first year, will give a report on his findings at the April 17 meeting, important task at this point is to identify a site. Mr. Tdmer The most The committee also discussed whether or not the children of parents wlio work in the downtown area should be given preference for assignments. It was agreed that the purpose of the downtown center is to accommodate employees in the downtown area. As a result, preference will be given to the children of downtown employees. Ms. Jasper gave a report on her work with the Educational Cooperative to open an early childhood center in 1990-91 for handicapped and non-handicapped students. The committee also talked about addressing the needs of handicapped children in the downtown center. Hie committee agreed to appoint Glenda Bean as chairperson of the publicity subcommittee. Mr. Turner noted that Ms. Bean has a list of persons to contact in downtown offices. Rachel Myers, Michelle French, and Regina Jasper will serve on the staffing and program subcommittee. All subcommittees are expected to give a preliminary report at the , next meeting, Tuesday, April 17, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Little Rock School District Administration Building. 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361 TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 March 22, 1990 Mr. Dames Dennings, Associate Superintendent - Desegregation P^\achel Myers, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development THROUGH?/'Mr Mrs. Estelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent for Educational Programs and Staff Development RE: Early Childhood Task Force Committee - Parents The listed parents will represent Garland and Franklin Schools on the Early Childhood Task Force Committee. Garland: Georgia Rucker 5113 W. 29th St. Little Rock, AR 664-2856 (Home) Bl ack Frankl in: Denise Northcutt 4320 Irwin Road Little Rock, AR 455-3110 (Work) 821-3310 (Home) - White 72210 P. S. Darlene Dones 9601 Nathan Hale Little Rock, AR 666-4665 (Home) 686-9103 (Work) Black 72209 Garland was unable to furnish a white parent.Little Rock School District Communications Department 810 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72211 (501)370-1611 To: From: Re: James Jennings, Associate Superintendent Becky Rather, Communications Director Design an interdistrict public relations campaign for implementation by August 1990. The Communications Directors from the three Districts have met to discuss the public relations campaign in the TriDistrict The three Directors are: District Desegregation Plan. Scharmel Bolling, NLRSD Susie Roberts, PCSSD Becky Rather, LRSD Our first meeting included Ann Brown from the Office of Metropolitan Supervisor , who will serve as our liaison from that office. We also met with Deborah Heritage of Southwestern Bell who is chairman of the Education Committee of the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Heritage and the Chamber have been working on a tri-district plan for public relations. They have a sub-committee that has as one of its goal to: "Promote confidence in the quality and stability of the public schools in Pulaski County. A. Work with the three districts to develop a comprehensive public relations campaign designed to promote a positive image of our public schools." The Chamber is working to get some of the top public relations specialists in Arkansas to work on this plan without compensation. Details are being developed and more information should be available soon. Three Chamber members have already volunteered to serve along with Ms. Heritage. They are: Keith Riggs Courtney Swindler Jerry Peters I recommend that we work with the Chamber of Commerce, rather than going off in different directions. If we can get as many professionals in the business community working together on this project, there will be more of a buy-in ownership for these business people who will benefit as muchas the school district. They not only can provide the "brain power" but also some of the manpower and possible financial resources as well. There is also a good working relationship already established between the Communications Departments in the three Districts.' 0'3.-03/93 15:00 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM 001 AGENDA STATUS REPORT - OEHCE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING August 6, 1993 - 3 p.m. 1. aosing of Ish School Staff Closing Procedures 2. Desegregation Plan - Overview Work Sessions (LRSD Principals) Date Time Level 8/5/93 8/6/93 8/6/93 8/6/93 8/10/93 9 auTL 8 a,ni. 10 aun. 11:30 8:30 Jr. High Cluster Elem. Cluster (Gremillion) Sr. High Cluster Elem. Cluster (Robertson) Incentive Schools 3. Financial Status - Hearing (August, 1993) Mark Milhollea 4. LRSD StafSng 5. Length of School Day - Revised ADE Standards 6. Desegregation Audit 7. Opening of School Activities 8. Other t Case 4:82-cv-00866-WRW Document 4023 Filed 06/28/20Cpgg^J^gQ JUN 2 9 2006 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF CASE NO. 4:82CV866WRW/JTR PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE WRIGHT KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICTS STATUS REPORT For its Status Report, the Little Rock School District states
LRSDs agreement with Dr. Ross and Dr. Catterall for the submission of four final Step 2 evaluations no later than October 1, 2006 was predicated on the belief that LRSD would receive electronic benchmark examination results from the State of Arkansas by July 1, 2006. It now appears that LRSD will receive such data no earlier than July 10,2006, and that LRSD will have to spend approximately two weeks reformatting the data as requested by Dr. Nunnery. Drs. Ross and Catterall continue to believe that they can produce draft reports within about six weeks after receiving properly formatted electronic data. This means that preliminary evaluations would be filed with the Court before the October 1, 2006, deadline. LRSDs program evaluation process, however, requires that the evaluation teams meet and provide feedback to the evaluators which would then be incorporated into a final report. It appears now that this process would result in final reports being submitted after the October 1, 2006, deadline. The final step in the LRSD program evaluation process is board approval. That would occur at the board meeting immediately following the submission of final reports.Case 4:82-cv-00866-WRW Document 4023 Filed 06/28/2006 Page 2 of 3 LRSD fully expects that the final pre-kindergarten evaluation will be submitted to the Court before the October 1,2006, deadline since this evaluation can be completed using data from the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, which is already available. LRSDs current best estimate concerning the development of the other three evaluations is that draft evaluations will be submitted to the Court and the parties on September 11,2006, that final evaluations will be submitted to the Court and the parties on October 11, 2006, and that the Board will approve the final evaluations at its regular meeting in October of 2006. The only step in the evaluation process which is beyond the control of LRSD and its evaluators at this point is the receipt of electronic benchmark data from the State of Arkansas. LRSD will file a status report with the Court as soon as it receives that data and, if necessary, a request for an extension of time to allow for the appropriate use of that data in the evaluation process. Respectfully submitted. FRIDAY, ELDREDGE & CLARK 2000 Regions Center 400 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 By
/s/ Christopher Heller Christopher Heller #81083 Attorneys for Little Rock School DistrictCase 4:82-cv-00866-WRW Document 4023 Filed 06/28/2006 Page 3 of 3 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on June 28,2006, I have electronically filed the foregoing with the Clerk of the Court using the CM/ECF system, which shall send notification of such filing to the following: mark.hagemeier@ag.state.ar.us sj ones@mwsgw .com sjones@jlj.com johnwalkeratty@aol.com and mailed by U.S. regular mail to the following addresses: Gene Jones Office of Desegregation Monitor 1 Union National Plaza 124 W. Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Clayton Blackstock Mr. Mark Burnett 1010 W. Third Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Judge J. Thomas Ray U. S. District Courthouse 600 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 149 Little Rock, AR 72201 /s/ Christopher Heller
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