Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Marshall, Federal Monitor One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 September 20, 2001 Dr. Ken James Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ken: Each fall as the new school year gets underway, ODM briefly and informally monitors a few schools. The observations we make at this time are in the same vein as those of staff, students, and parents as they enter the building to start the year. Thats why we pay particular attention to those aspects of a school that are most likely to initially impress those entering it, such as the appearance of the grounds, building upkeep and cleanliness, displays and furnishings, and so forth. Last month we concentrated on schools in the Pulaski County Special School District, as it transitioned to middle schools. But we also visited four LRSD schools: Mabelvale, Stephens, and Woodruff elementaries, and Mann Middle School. Attached is a list of what we observed at each of the LRSD buildings, including pictures we took at Mann to illustrate some of our points. As has been our custom, we wont publish or file these observations at this time, although we could eventually factor them into some aspect of a report. We hope the enclosed information is helpful. Please dont hesitate to call it you have any questions or comments. Sincerely yours, Ann S. Marshall Enc. cc: Building principalsMABELVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Start of the 2001-02 School Year We were pleased to note that: The extended year began smoothly, and staff members were friendly and helpful. The exterior of the school was neat, clean, and free of litter and debris. The grass had been mowed recently and the grounds were enhanced by blooming crape myrtle trees. The interior of the school was neat, clean, and very attractive. Students work was on display, and photos of some students were on display in the hall. Floors were clean and waxed to a high gloss. The cafeteria was clean, functional, and organized for easy traffic flow. The media center, located in the center of the school, served as the instructional hub of the school. It was fully automated and had computers available to students for research and word processing All restrooms were clean and fully supplied. We noted some areas needing attention: Neither the state nor national flag was flying from the schools flagpole. The planting beds near the front door were weedy. Paint was peeling on the underside of the metal awning that led to the main entry. A back door to the kitchen had been left open, undermining building security.STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Start of the 2001-02 School Year JVe were pleased to note that: Both the U.S. and the Arkansas flags were flying from the flagpole. A display honoring Charlotte Stephens had been added to the schools foyer. Students exhibited a great deal of pride when talking about their school. The interior of the school was as pristine in August as it was when the school opened in January. Floors throughout the building where waxed and shiny. A security guard was on duty and stationed at the visitors center in the foyer. The Cyberspace and Time Travel Theater and the Comparative City Studies Center were completed and in use. The kitchen and cafeteria were spotless. The media center, which was housed in a large colorful room, was fully automated and offered students several computers for research and word processing. Restrooms were clean, litter free, and supplied with paper products. We noted some areas needing attention: The planting beds near the front entry were filled with grass, weeds, and tree seedlings. At the playground entrance, three trees had died, the large planter was weed choked, and long Bermuda grass runners had overrun the sidewalk. Evacuation routes were not posted in various areas of the building. The girls restroom near the office lacked soap.WOODRUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Start of the 2001-02 School Year We were pleased to note that: Both the U.S. and Arkansas flags were flying from the flagpole in front of the school. The campus had been mowed recently and was litter free. Blooming crape myrtles enhanced the grounds, and the playground featured attractive, up-to-date play structures. Floors throughout the building were clean and waxed. The building presented an overall positive impression, with all areas looking clean and attractive. The media center, though small, conformed to state standards for school libraries. Computers were available to students for research and word processing. The kitchen and cafeteria were neat, clean, and generally in very good condition. Restrooms were neat, clean, free of odor, and stocked with paper products. We noted some areas needing attention: Gravel surrounding a play structure was less than six inches deep, and therefore did not meet safety recommendations. Carpet throughout the building was very worn and frayed
duct tape had been applied to cover the seams and some holes in the carpeting. Floor tiles in the basement hall had been replaced with mismatched tiles. In the hall where the old building meets the newest addition, the plaster corner of the wall had been badly damaged, revealing the metal lath
the original wood trim was gouged. The ceiling of the media center was water stained from continuing condensation leaks. The baseboards in the cafeteria had not been installed. The exterior door to the kitchen was open, compromising security. Floor tiles in a boys restroom were broken and covered with tape.MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL Start of the 2001-02 School Year We were pleased to note that: * Despite the razing of many of the old classrooms, requiring students to relocate to portable buildings (see fig. I), the first day of classes opened very smoothly. During the first class change, students, armed with maps, made their way about the school. Numerous adults were on hand to offer assistance and directions. Both the United States and the Arkansas flags were flying from the flagpole. The grass in the portion of the campus that was not under construction had been mowed recently. The area just outside the office featured an attractively landscaped planting bed. The site of the razed classroom buildings was cleared of debris and workers were attempting to stabilize the clay soil in preparation for construction (see fig. 2). According to a district administrator, since all the portable classroom were in place and connected to utilities, a fence would be added to the perimeter of the campus. Breezeways were neat, clean, and litter free. All portable doors were clearly labeled with the room number and teachers name (see fig. 3). Several teachers had decorated the doors or surrounding areas to create a more personal and inviting environment (see fig. 4). Fire Marshals were at the school inspecting the campus. Prominent signs were posted to direct students to various offices and services. A large display featuring colorful student artwork was located in a prominent area. Some potted plants were strategically placed in the cafeteria to add some color. Windows and glass doors in the cafeteria were spotless. Furnishings in the cafeteria were arranged to maximize traffic flow. Restrooms were located in large air-conditioned portable modules (see figs. 5 and 6) adjacent to the portable classrooms on the north area of the campus. We noted some areas needing attention: A small amount of litter was noticed around the campus. Directional arrows around the driveway exit and entrance were confusing. The portions of the school that escaped the wrecking ball were not very attractive. When the new construction is complete, the older sections will need considerable refurbishment. The peeling paint, unsightly windows, and mundane design of these older buildings presented a poor face to the community. Although not scheduled for demolition, the media center will need a major face-lift to bring the room and furnishings up to the standard of the other magnet schools: the shelving was antiquated, the carpet was ugly, and the furnishings were mismatched. At the time we visited, the gymnasium was not being used by a class but several students were seated on the bleachers with no teacher present. Various pieces of furniture was being stored in the gymnasium (see fig. 7).Mann Middle School Start of the 2001-02 School Year - continued In the cafeteria, the paint above the glass panels was badly chipped and peeling
the vinyl wall covering was peeling
the ceiling showed water damage and several panels were missing
and some of the furnishings were chipped, cracked, or broken. A vase of dead flowers was on the food service counter, and a large piece of floor tile was missing at the entrance to the food preparation area. A huge water stain in the kitchen provided evidence of at least two serious leaks
one wall panel had sustained heavy water damage. Workers reported that they were unable to use the gas stove because district workers had not yet lit the pilot lights. (We visited mid-morning on the first day of classes.) In the two girls restrooms we visited, none of the stalls were handicapped accessible, and the faucet water pressure was very poor. A stall in one of the girls restrooms had a pronounced diagonal crack that had been repaired with a strip of laminate. In the newly installed portable restrooms, paper towels were lacking and the toilet paper holders in a girls restroom were missing the vital cross piece that renders them functional. The floors in both boys and girls restrooms were dirty, apparently from the workers who were completing the plumbing hook-up the previous day. One girls restroom in the main portion of the building lacked a sign indicating gender and was locked. When a teacher unlocked the facility, monitors found that it was not ready for use
it had not been cleaned or supplied, and it was being used to store equipment.Mann Middle School Start of the Mann Middle School Mann Middle School Start of the 2001-02 School Year Mann Middle School Start of the m gymnasium MABELVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Start of the 2001-02 School Year We were pleased to note that: The extended year began smoothly, and staff members were fiiendly and helpful. The exterior of the school was neat, clean, and free of litter and debris. The grass had been mowed recently and the grounds were enhanced by blooming crape myrtle trees. The interior of the school was neat, clean, and very attractive. . Students work was on display, and photos of some students were on display in the hall. Floors were clean and waxed to a high gloss. The cafeteria was clean, functional, and organized for easy traffic flow. The media center, located in the center of the school, served as the instructional hub of the school. It was fully automated and had computers available to students for research and word processing All restrooms were clean and fully supplied. We noted some areas needing attention: Neither the state nor national flag was flying from the schools flagpole. The planting beds near the front door were weedy. Paint was peeling on the underside of the metal awning that led to the main entry. A back door to the kitchen had been left open, undermining building security.STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Start of the 2001-02 School Year We were pleased to note that: Both the U.S. and the Arkansas flags were flying from the flagpole. A display honoring Charlotte Stephens had been added to the schools foyer. Students exhibited a great deal of pride when talking about their school. The interior of the school was as pristine in August as it was when the school opened in January. Floors throughout the building where waxed and shiny. A security guard was on duty and stationed at the visitors center in the foyer. The Cyberspace and Time Travel Theater and the Comparative City Studies Center were completed and in use. The kitchen and cafeteria were spotless. The media center, which was housed in a large colorfiil room, was fully automated and offered students several computers for research and word processing. Restrooms were clean, litter free, and supplied with paper products. We noted some areas needing attention: The planting beds near the front entry were filled with grass, weeds, and tree seedlings. At the playground entrance, three trees had died, the large planter was weed choked, and long Bermuda grass runners had overrun the sidewalk. Evacuation routes were not posted in various areas of the building. The girls restroom near the office lacked soap.WOODRUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Start of the 2001-02 School Year We were pleased to note that: Both the U.S. and Arkansas flags were flying from the flagpole in front of the school. The campus had been mowed recently and was litter free. Blooming crape myrtles enhanced the grounds, and the playground featured attractive, up-to-date play structures. Floors throughout the building were clean and waxed. The building presented an overall positive impression, with all areas looking clean and attractive. The media center, though small, conformed to state standards for school libraries. Computers were available to students for research and word processing. The kitchen and cafeteria were neat, clean, and generally in very good condition. Restrooms were neat, clean, free of odor, and stocked with paper products. We noted some areas needing attention: Gravel surrounding a play structure was less than six inches deep, and therefore did not meet safety recommendations. Carpet throughout the building was very worn and frayed
duct tape had been applied to cover the seams and some holes in the carpeting. Floor tiles in the basement hall had been replaced with mismatched tiles. In the hall where the old building meets the newest addition, the plaster corner of the wall had been badly damaged, revealing the metal lath
the original wood trim was gouged. The ceiling of the media center was water stained from continuing condensation leaks. The baseboards in the cafeteria had not been installed. The exterior door to the kitchen was open, compromising security. Floor tiles in a boys restroom were broken and covered with tape.MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL Start of the 2001-02 School Year We were pleased to note that: Despite the razing of many of the old classrooms, requiring students to relocate to portable buildings (see fig. 1), the first day of classes opened very smoothly. During the first class change, students, armed with maps, made their way about the school. Numerous adults were on hand to offer assistance and directions. Both the United States and the Arkansas flags were flying from the flagpole. The grass in the portion of the campus that was not under construction had been mowed recently. The area just outside the office featured an attractively landscaped planting bed. The site of the razed classroom buildings was cleared of debris and workers were attempting to stabilize the clay soil in preparation for construction (see fig. 2). According to a district administrator, since all the portable classroom were in place and connected to utilities, a fence would be added to the perimeter of the campus. Breezeways were neat, clean, and litter free. All portable doors were clearly labeled with the room number and teachers name (see fig. 3). Several teachers had decorated the doors or surrounding areas to create a more personal and inviting environment (see fig. 4). Fire Marshals were at the school inspecting the campus. Prominent signs were posted to direct students to various offices and services. A large display featuring colorful student artwork was located in a prominent area. Some potted plants were strategically placed in the cafeteria to add some color. Windows and glass doors in the cafeteria were spotless. Furnishings in the cafeteria were ananged to maximize traffic flow. Restrooms were located in large air-conditioned portable modules (see figs. 5 and 6) adjacent to the portable classrooms on the north area of the campus. We noted some areas needing attention: A small amount of litter was noticed around the campus. Directional arrows around the driveway exit and entrance were confusing. The portions of the school that escaped the wrecking ball were not very attractive. When the new construction is complete, the older sections will need considerable refurbishment. The peeling paint, unsightly windows, and mundane design of these older buildings presented a poor face to the community. Although not scheduled for demolition, the media center will need a major face-lift to bring the room and furnishings up to the standard of the other magnet schools: the shelving was antiquated, the carpet was ugly, and the furnishings were mismatched. At the time we visited, the gymnasium was not being used by a class but several students were seated on the bleachers with no teacher present. Various pieces of furniture was being stored in the gymnasium (see fig. 7).Mann Middle School Start of the 2001-02 School Year - continued In the cafeteria, the paint above the glass panels was badly chipped and peeling
the vinyl wall covering was peeling
the ceiling showed water damage and several panels were missing
and some of the furnishings were chipped, cracked, or broken. A vase of dead flowers was on the food service counter, and a large piece of floor tile was missing at the entrance to the food preparation area. A huge water stain in the kitchen provided evidence of at least two serious leaks
one wall panel had sustained heavy water damage. Workers reported that they were unable to use the gas stove because district workers had not yet lit the pilot lights. (We visited mid-morning on the first day of classes.) In the two girls restrooms we visited, none of the stalls were handicapped accessible, and the faucet water pressure was very poor. A stall in one of the girls restrooms had a pronounced diagonal crack that had been repaired with a strip of laminate. In the newly installed portable restrooms, paper towels were lacking and the toilet paper holders in a girls restroom were missing the vital cross piece that renders them functional. The floors in both boys and girls restrooms were dirty, apparently from the workers who were completing the plumbing hook-up the previous day. One girls restroom in the main portion of the building lacked a sign indicating gender and was locked. When a teacher unlocked the facility, monitors found that it was not ready for use: it had not been cleaned or supplied, and it was being used to store equipment.Mann Middle School Start of the Mann Middle School Mann Middle School Start of the 2001-02 School Year Mann Middle School Start of the in gymnasium Little Rock School District OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT RECEIweo SEP 2 8 2001 omcEOi- DESE6REGAT10N MONITORING September 26, 2001 Ms. Ann Marshall, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ann: Thank you for your letter dated September 20, 2001. I appreciate the feedback associated with your recent visits to Mabelvale Elementary, Stephens Elementary, Woodruff Elementary, and Mann Magnet Middle Schools. I will follow-up on the items in need of attention. It is our goal to provide quality facilities and surroundings conducive and supportive of the learning environment. I look fonward to working with you and members of your staff. Sincerely, T. Kenneth James, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools TKJ/bjg cc: Dr. Don Stewart Mr. Junious Babbs 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (SOI) 324-2012 ODM INFORMAL MONITORING VISIT NOTES School: 1 IcLpi tjc.hi^r:! Date: i-ebmcrw Monitor(s): Genc.^ Mehs,sc-, idGrccee__________________ Spoke With: PrineipcX ljcs oasoj rron4Ap bcubCmjj. S|Trike icy somi General Observations - NluLrnei' i4or3 cS-i.3perii4t s^udeiiL i.-i+ke ^Ucsiei'.V pcu-lt le-focs loc-k-ec^L restrooMS - ricisi siuJSen-U lo-fce Io olc_35. k-2 ^o-V, - UGrge I'lu.mbers of fardj oluoLenls enterin' office oC oitenclcL.ice office. Hr .- Mice muJ'c-C 2 c,t ^.'0301'^ ~ noi ^oin^ 4o fke on if>e SocicXSlbtcfijej coinq, clcs-j, i3uj( ness isJlixc. c_rec_ Ojuxu-Acj 3Iu<Aei>,-| Lccrk, elc, replele pos+ers, - bAcs-t oiP ibe bu-ilcL - foolers enoourc-chna c - bexzertj2_ bcuUiSiC-U fire ( - J-Ap-Kioci ' nci lixclesnn'r Ss'^e.rc' LjeLce. aecutn e'C33 Cj^cjri u^cre cLrct) -slou^mo. i11i +Htiiee elror^ ci GeHrcx-iiveness. iri'/oUcrierii iiiiiroi^tSout iiile, rG-cili4'y, ex+in>2q^uuu4sShnec^ cb n^ibou^ clecn . Loclcers dur^ cs/<^rcL.fFii i . re 1'3 r-'i3sni'^. 4^ pecscnri' ,5:- O-QQj n . J uhi-l'C si Relevant Issues - Lo-ek- O'? Secuniy S+uLclEn'b fOG.nin< Possi ble TOO SpcHetfi- - nO'xlj ur^in^ iiiO Sgmc -ci^ spcrHsc^ in -ike. bLMi IcLi'n - Cx/en /ookmtj cower<cci.e m ihe c.ci.h^lls cer+otri crec-3 of Hie :Lu.nri' Clc33. TSolc-'bor) of t-jhiifWc a+ucleri-b . slvcicii -jo prace.e.clL^-ir3 in-{c cicszes. CCLf^ptCS . iHpLj often is pnncipo^ oui of l4ie bu-iIcCnci ? - Genetui- a.ppcrc.ncc of lAe bujlciinQ cncL sehocl o ----- L , -4 I____ _ 4 Coil rAun I cJL-Icj^c iC idcne in - c\-i (jcxik. - i^e Q> ei'ie rcJL O bs ers/oJnoiiS, con-t. -Orri< Kd)r:i i^G-re: h//ecC i^illmci rtr?/-! 1/^ -x *: /^^/JcnocL clc^j. S'h^iclen'h aJ<^l I P^e. h^cri oP -i/ts f C-c^-Ps-leric^ ir^ cL^repecVc-bie s+ci-i - i,jcJ(s^ cjicL ricdreoL oijSor.j , ajr>c5L clcMC-tiecS- "hiblcs, in/^.ji ri 5-ttxcIenl
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April 12, 2002 To: Associates Fro^ IKnp,-J Re: School Visits Each week at staff meeting, please plan on letting me have your forms on informal school visits. Theyll serve as a handy reminder to discuss at the meeting what youve observed at each school, both the highs and lows. I keep forgetting to ask for these, and now that Im thinking of it, heres a memo so we can all remember. Thanks.
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