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Includes scattered issues of ''Volunteer News,'' Volunteers in Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas
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It. Little Rock School District April 19, 1991 1 i ' hw '> ' ...er, OUice To: Ms. Ann Brown, Desegregation Monitor From: ''^^ngela M. Sewall, Assistant Superintendent \ Through: stelle Matthis, Associate Superintendent - Educational Programs and Staff Development Subject: A+ Arkansas and ACTION Proposal Attached you will find a copy of the Parent Involvement Project which three of our schools are undertaking in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, A+ Arkansas and ACTION. These are for your information. 810 West Markham Street Little RocK, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-3361OMB Approval No. 3001-0098 Expire! 07/31793 The average burden per response is eslimaled at 9 hours. Please direct any comments concerning the accuracy of this estimate or any suggestions for reducing it to (1) ACTION Clearance Officer, 1100 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20525, and (2) Paperwork Reduction Project, OMB, New ExccutivcOfficeBldg., Washington, DC 20503. VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA (VISTA) Project Application The VISTA Project Application is to be filled in by all applicants requesting VISTA Volunteers. All pages are identified as "Instructions for Page II or Page When assembling the final document, it is not necessary to reproduce or return any "instructions" pages. Submit one original, signed application and two copies of your submission to the ACTION State Office unless otherwise instructed. Completion of this VISTA Project Application does not guarantee that ACTION will assign VISTA Volunteers to your organization. Note requirements for signatures on pages 1, 10,11, and 12 (optional). ACTION Form A-1421 (10/90)CRITERIA FOR SELECTING VISTA SPONSORS The following criteria will be employed by ACTION staff in the selection of VISTA sponsors and in the approval of new and renewal VISTA projects. Your proposal must include all of the elements listed below. The project must
1. 2. 3. 4. Be sponsored by a public or private nonprofit organization. Be poverty-related in scope and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Domestic Volunteer Serv- iceAct of 1973, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4951 eiseq.'), published regulations, guidelines, and ACTION policies which are applicable to VISTA. Comply with applicable financial and fiscal requirements established by ACTION or other elements of the Federal Government. Show that the goals, objectives, and volunteer tasks are attainable within the time frame during which the volunteers will be working on the project and will produce a measurable, verifiable result. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Provide for reasonable effons to recruit and invoh e low-income community residents in the planning, development, and implementation of the VISTA project. Offer evidence of local public and private sector support. Be designed to generate private sector resources and encourage local, part-time volunteer service. Provide for frequent and effective supervision of the volunteers. Identify resources needed and make them available for volunteers to perform their tasks. 10. Have the management and technical capability to implement the project successfully. Section 110 of theDomestic Volunteer Service Act, entitled Applications for Assistance by Previous Recipients, requires that the following language be included verbatim in each application for VISTA assistance: (a) DURATION.The Director shall not deny assistance under this part to any project or program, or any public or private nonprofit organization, solely on the basis of the duration of the assistance such project, program, or organization has previously received under this part. (b) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION.The Director shall consider each application for the renewal of assistance under this part to any project or program on an individualized, case-by-case basis, taking into account (1) the extent to which the sponsoring organization has made good faith efforts to achieve the goals agreed on in die application of such project or program
and (2) any extenuating circumstance beyond the control of the sponsoring organization that may have prevented, delayed, or otherwise impaired the achievement of such goals, (c) NEW PROJECT OR PROGRAM.The Director shall consider each application for assistance under this pan for a new project or program, that is submitted by a public or private nonprofit organization that has previously received such assistance (so long as such new project or program is clearly distinct from activities for which the organization has previously received such assistance), on an equal basis with all other applications for such assistance and without regard for the fact that the organizauon has previously received such assistance. (d) RENEWAL OF ASSISTANCE.With respect to any consideration that relates to the duration of assistance under this pan and that is applied by the Director in the case of a request for a renewal of assistance under this part, the Director may not apply any such considcrauon against any entity that is: (1) functioning as an intermediary between the Director and organizations requesung such renewal and ultimately receiving such assistance
and (2) utilized by such organizations (A) to prepare and submit applications for such assistance to the Director
and (B) to perform other administrative functions and service associated with applying for and receiving such assistance. (c) ELIGIBILITY.All eligible public and private nonprofit organizations shall be able to apply for assistance under this part. I I 1 1 CriteriaO.MB ApprovaJ No. 3001-0098 ______ E\rlrt?: 07.ri 1/93 For ACTION use only: VISTA PROJECT APPLICATION DATE RECEIVED:____________ PROJECT NO________________ PROGRAM EMPHASIS AREA(S) 1. APPLICANT ORGANIZATION 5. Congressional District Number(s): Name Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Address 1 Spring Street a. b. c. of Sponsor_________ of VISTA Project Sites Name each county in which Volunteers will City Little Rock State AR Zip Code 77201 serve: Pulaski County Area CodeZTelephone No. 501 374-4871 AGENCY DIRECTOR NAME Title 6. Was your organization previously a VISTA Sponsor? 2. PROJECT DIRECTOR Name Tine _____Marvin Schwartz Director - A+ Arkansas Yes Q No D No. of volunteers: Year(s): If yes, specify: PO Box 2060 Address (If different from above) City Little Rock State AR Zip Code 72203 Area Code/Telephone No. 1-800-535-4414 7. Was your organization previously assigned VISTA Volunteer(s)? Yes D No O No. of volunteers: Year(s): If yes, specify: 2 2 3. TYPE OF APPLICANT A. State B. Interstate C. Substale District D. County E. City F. School District G. Special Purpose District H. Community Action Agency 1. Higher Educational Institution J. Indian Tribe K. Other (Specify) Enter appropriate letter In box 8. Is application subject to review by State Executive Order 12372 process? I I Yes, this application was made available to the Slate Executive Order 12372 Process for review on:_____________________ State Application Identifier No. (assigned by State): _____________________________ n No, Program is not covered by E.O. 12372, or I I No, Program has not been selected by Slate tor review. 9. Is the applicant delinquent on any Federal debt? 4. Total number of VISTA Volunteers requested: 3 Yes No If 'yes,' attach an explanation. Certification: The undersigned certify (1) that the filing of this application has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant organization
(2) that if approved as a VISTA Sponsor, the organization agrees to assume responsibility in the community(ies)servedforfh6 development, implementation, and management of the VISTA Volunteer activities and the projects at which they serve
and (3) that the organization accepts the obligation to comply with the statutes and regulations, policies, and the terms and conditions pertinent to this program. Note that falsification or concealment of a material fact, or submission of false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations to any department or agency of the United Slates Government may result in a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than five (5) years, or both. (18 U. S. Code section 1001.) SIGNATURE OF ORGANIZATION/AGENCY DIRECTOR SIGNATURES: (Original sionatures in blue ink required) SIGNATURE OF GOVERNING BODY CHAIRPERSON (if applicable) DATE DATE AL 1 lUN Form A-i42i (10/90) Page 1SECTION 1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (Answer all questions only in the space provided.) 1. Briefly describe the sponsoring organization's purpose and major program accomplishments
experience with the problems to be addressed by the VISTA Volunteers
and experience in the use of local volunteers. In the past two years, the Education Committee of the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce has recruited new business partners for schools, created media public service announcements, awarred teacher/student achievements, and supported district millage campaigns. Several members of the Education Committee are also members of the ADAD Task force, a coalition of central Arkansas organizations focusing on reducing youth-related problems of alcohol and drug abuse and school dropout by increasing parent involvement in schools. The ADAD Task Force has been meeting with the Little Rock School District, with local and national education experts, and with low-income community leaders to develop a comprehensive plan for improving parent involvement. The three public schools selected for the project have had extensive experience in use of local volunteers .parents) to support school activities. 2. Total Financial Resources of Sponsoring Organization CURRENT FUNDING L-EVEL SOURCE OF FUNDS: Federal Stale Local Government Other {Specify} Total Total Dollar Amount Amount Allocated to VISTA Project 2a. Are any of your resources presently provided by ACTION? If so, please specify name of program and funding level. 2b. Will there be a major change in your funding level over the next 12 months? If so, please explain. 3. Required sponsor documentation to be attached to Project Application. REQUIRED 3a. New Applications Copy of Articles of Incorporation Tax exempt status: either IRS determination or copy of application to IRS for exemption Organizational chart showing relationship of the VISTA project in the organization Specific Letters of Support lor the VISTA project List of current Board of Directors, showing their names, addresses, and organizational or community affiliations, indicating how many members represent the low-income population Nonprofit YES Public Agencies NO (If less than 51% of the Board of Directors represents the lov
-income community, me sponsor must form a separate VISTA Advisory Council with at least 51% of the membership representing the low-income community.) Hesume oi the Director oi tne sponsoring agency or the polenliai project supervisor il nominated and jnh riescrintinn_____________________________________________________ 3b. Renewal Applications__________________________________________________ Resubmit any documents in item 3a if there is a change, including Articles of Incorporation____________________________________________________________ Updated letters of support (include letter from Board of Directors or VISTA Advisory Council on commitment ol future resources to VISTA project to aid in achieving self-sufficiency) Page 2 YES YES YES NO yes' yeIT YES YES YES YES YES NO YES yES, YES YESSECTION II. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS Problem No._____ (Answer all questions only in the space provided.) INSTRUCTIONS A problem is an unsatisfactor}'situation thatyour organizationplans tochange. For example: Sixtv- fivepercent of employable low-income youth ages 16-21 in Michael County have difficultyfinding jobs. For each problem you identify, complete a separate Problem Identification and Analysis (Section R), Project W'ork Plan (Section III), and VISTA Volunteer Assignment Description (Section IV). Make as many copies of these sections as you need. 1. Provide sn overview of the purpose of the VISTA project which includes
Overall population statistics of the service area
percentage of low-income people
what VISTA Volunteers are requested to do
how the low-income community will benefit from the VISTA project. Volunteers will work with at-risk students and parents from Cloverdale Elementary, Henderson Junior High, and Fair High School, where at-risk students comprise between 33
and 70, of total enrollment, (See ATTACHMENT A for'schocl cemocraphicsj. Volunteers will help parents take a more active role in their child's education at school and home. They will help parents understand how to better work with a school for their child's benefit. An increased personal motivation and community involvement will result. Low-income students who succeed academically offer positive role models. 2. State in quantifiable and measurable terms the specific problem the VISTA project will address, includino the number of low-income people directly affected by the problem. The project will address home-based problems such as lack of understanding of school procedures, parent apathy or . . . -- ----------KO cot OyCVIljT UI negative impressions of education, limited parenting skills, and poor relations between teachers and parents Schoolbased problems TO be addressed include time and resource limitations, teacher awareness of home issues and communication I skills in parent conferences. Virtually all of the at-risk students at the three schools are from low-income households. 3. If VISTA Volunteers will be assigned to organizations other than yours, list those organizations, and provide a letter of support from the Board of Directors of each organization. The Volunteers will be assigned to the three Little Rock public schools identified above. A letter of project support from the Little Rock School District is included in ATTACHMENT 8. 4. If other organizations are addressing the problem described in item 2, indicate any plans to coordinate the VISTA project with these organizations. The Little Rock School District and each school's Parent Teacher Organization are also addressing the problems stated in Item 2. Each school has developed a School improvement Plan with parent involvement strategies. The Volunteers will work with school principals, PTO officers, and community organizations, particularly ADAD Task Force members, to expand the resources and services for the project. (See ATTACHMENT C for list of ADAD members.) Page 3SECTION in. VISTA PROJECT WORK PLAN In this Section you arc asked to write a project work plan for VISTA Volunteers. The project work plan will cover a period of 12 months and should clearly state: (1) what is to be accomplished, (2) when it is to be accomplished, and (3) how it is to be accomplished. The work plan must be stated in guamifiable, measurable terms using a goals and objectives formal. INSTRUCTIONS Using the VISTA Project Work Plan format on page 4, submit a complete project work plan for each problem identified in Section II. Ps.eproduce as many copies of page 4 as necersary and identify them as pages 4b, 4c, etc. 1. In column A, list the proposed project goals and objectives which you expect the VISTA Volunteers to achieve in relation to the problem(s) identified in Section II. The last goal of the work plan(s) must demonstrate how you will actively elicit the support and/or participation of local public and private sector resources in order to enhance the chances of the projects success and continuance after the VISTA Volunteers leave. The goals and objectives should relate directly and only to the proposed project and work of the VISTA Volunteers within the context of your organizations total effort. GOALS are ends toward which VISTA resources are directed. They are broad in scope, up to 12 months in duration, and identify changes which will occur in the problem(s) identified in Section H. OBJECTn^ES are definite results (outcomes) leading to achievement of the related goals, and are stated in quantifiable, measurable terms. They are narrower in scope or short-term in duration. 2. In column B, indicate the quaner(s) during which the Volunteers will w'ork on, and achieve, the stated goals. 3. Complete column C when you submit the VIS i. A .Project Progress P<cport. SAMPLE ! SECTION III. VISTA PROJECT WORK PLAN ProbJem No. Column A For Period: FROM: MM DO YY TO: MM DO YY Column B Column C VISTA PROJECT GOALS ANO OBJECTIVES Planned Penod o1 Work and AccofTplishmenl ACTUAL VISTA PROJECT ACCOMPUSHMENTS (Complete this column subminir>j VISTA Pfojecl PtOQfess Ropon) Goal I: tc develop a job-readiness co' and raining program designed 0 assis iseli ng t 10 youth per month with placement in private sector jobs. Objective I: VIST.A Volunteers will i ar.G coordinate task force of 10-12 organize IsL Qtr. individuals from the sectors to design and public will use human and he overall program which financial resot ces from the community at large. Objective II: VISTA Volunteers will 20 local volunteers public awa reaciness pr nity centers eness i oaram cam
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arcs aces of areas where ticipate about th c school w o r s .h i recruit in a job- . commu- iG ether 2nd Otr. youth congregate. e Goal II: . Inst ructions for Page 4SECTION III. VISTA PROJECT WORK PLAN Pl ublem No. J- Column A Project period: October 1991 - September 1992 Quarters: 1. Oct.-Dec. 1991 2. Jan.-Mar. 1992 n 3. Apr.-June 1992 4. July-Sept 1992 Column C Column B VISTA PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Planned Period ol Work and Accomplishmont ACTUAL VISTA PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Complete this column when submitting ________VLSTAProicxl Progress Report)________ goal L Create better parent understanding of school procedures. OBJECTIVE I. Conduct home visits for family counseling on chronic absenteeism, suspension, and discipline problems. Follow up contact will be made after positive change. I - 4 XJ Co oProject period: October 1991 - September 1992 1 i I SECTION 111. VISTA PROJECT WORK PLAN Problem No. Column A Quarters: 1. Oct.-Dec. 1991 2. Jan.-Mar. 1992 Column B 3. Apr.-June 1992 4. July-Sept 1992 Column C VISTA PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Planned ' riod ol Work and Accomplishmont ACTUAL VISTA PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Complete this column when submitting ________VISTA PfQjeci PiQflifiss BemL-------------- GOAL 1. Overcome parent apathy to educational issues and negative impressions of school. OBJECTIVE 1. (Cloverdale only) Survey parents to help design Parent Center. 1 OBJECTIVE 2. Order materials S maintain Parent Center. 2 - 4 to crs OBJECTIVE 3. Make phone calls and conduct home visits to increase attendance at school open house. 4 OBJECTIVE 4. [Cloverdale only) Assist with Ist-day registration of new students. 4 GOAL 2. Increase parenting skills. OBJECTIVE 1. Provide family counseling on home study skills and learning environment. 1 OBJECTIVE 2. Assist parents in helping students prepare for MPT and HATE exams. 2 OBJECTIVE 3. Counsel parents on high school graduation requirements. 2 OBJECTIVE 4. Counsel parents in preparation for summer school. 3 OBJECTIVE 5. Counsel parents for entry of 6th graders to junior high and 9th graders to senior high. 4SECTION 111. VISTA PROJECT WORK PLAN Problem No. 3 Column A Project period: October 1991 - September 1992 ( 1 Quarters: 1. Oct.-Dec. 1991 2. Jan.-Mar. 1992 3. Apr.-June 1992 4. July-Sept 1992 Column C I Column B VISTA PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Planned Period ol Work and Accomplishment ACTUAL VISTA PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Complete this column when submitting yiSIAJroiscL Progress BeporU_ COAL L improve relations among parents. OBJECTIVE 1. Assist PTO projects S membership drives. 1 - 3 OBJECTIVE 2. Develop a parent peer network for counseling and support. 1 - 3 Ci) era fV Or SECTION III. VISTA PROJECT WORK PLAN Problem No. 4- Column A Project period
October 1991 - September 1992 Quarters: 1. Oct.-Dec. 1991 2. Jan.-Mar. 1992 I i 3. Apr.-June 1992 4. July-Sept 1992 Column C Column B VISTA PROJECT GOALS AMD OBJECTIVES Planned Period ol Work and Accomplishmont ACTUAL VISTA PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Complete this column when submitting --------------VISIA-Eroiect Progress Report)________ GOAL L Increase school outreach efforts. OBJECTIVE I. Compile list of identified at-risk families and build relations through home contact. I OBJECTIVE 2. (Fair only) Verify student address. 1 OBJECTIVE 3. XJ cm re O OBJECTIVE 4. OBJECTIVE 5. (Cloverdale only) Contribute to school newsletter. Survey parents for workshop topics. Establish student mentor and tutor programs. I - 3 2 2 - 3Project period
October 1991 - September 1992 I SECTION 111. VISTA PROJECT WORK PLAN Problem No. i Quarters: 1. Oct.-Dec. 1991 2. Jan.-Mar. 1992 3. Apr.-June 1992 4. July-Sept 1992 4 i Column A Column B Column C VISTA PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Planned Period ol Work and Accomplishmont ACTUAL VISTA PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Complete this column when submitting ________VISTA Project Progress Reportl________ GOAL L Improve teacher understanding of home issues. OBJECTIVE I. Meet with teachers to gain recognition and support for liaison role. 1 GOAL 1. Improve teacher communication/relations with parents *0 era ft> rn OBJECTIVE I. Hotivate parents to volunteer at school through established VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) programs. 1 - 4 OBJECTIVE 2. (Cloverdale only) Assist with programs for parent socialization. 1 - 4 OBJECTIVE 3. Assist with parent teacher conferences. I - 2SECTION III. VISTA PROJECT WORK PLAN Problem No. (o Column A VISTA PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES GOAL i. Increase community support/interest in schools. OBJECTIVE 1. Locate student incentives and donations, resources for parent workshops. OBJECTIVE 2. Coordinate youth service with other agencies. Project period: October 1991 - September 1992 Quarters: 1. Oct.-Dec. 1991 2. Jan.-Mar. 1992 Column 3 Planned Period of Work and Accomplishment 3 - A 3 - A to crq Q T1 3. Apr.-June 1992 4. July-Sept 1992 Column C ACTUAL VISTA PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Complete this column when submitting ________VISTA Project Progress Report)________SECTION IV. VISTA VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT VISTA Volunteer assignments require a full-time, full-year commitment. VISTA Volunteers arc prohibited by law from engaging in any employment while in service. During the recruitment process, the sponsoring organization must discuss the sponsors responsibilities with the Volunteer as well as the terms and conditions of VISTA service. The VISTA Volunteer Assignment Description is used to recruit and inform potential volunteers about specific assignments to be performed in the VISTA project. Volunteers assigned to the project will use the Assignment Description as a major guide to follow in achieving the goals and objectives of the project. INSTRUCTIONS These instructions will help you to develop Volunteer Assignment Descriptions. Please note that you must complete a separate Assignment Description for each different Volunteer assignment (whether performed by one volunteer or a group of volunteers). Reproduce additional copies of the form on pages 5-6 as needed, identifying them as pages 5b- 6b
5c-6c, etc. Each VISTA Volunteer Assignment Description must specifically relate to the Project Work Plan (Goals and Objectives). (1) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) and (2) Self-explanator>'. Indicate the geographic area(s) this assignment will serve (e.g., Washington and Waldo Couniies, southern Maine). Self-explanaiorj'. Describe ihc sponsoring organization, its purpose and programs, people serxcd, and ihc VISTA project. Briefly describe the problem to which this volunteer assignment relates. List the responsibilities (tasks and activiues) of the Volunteer(s) working under this assignment in achieving the objectives of the VISTA Project Work Plan. Describe the kinds of skills and qualifications needed by a potential Volunteer to accomplish the tasks/acii vities included in (hie Work Plari. If a Volunteer must have specific skills or credentials, list them
e.g., must speak fiuent Spanish. Federal law requires that VISTA sponsors make reasonable accommodations to the needs of qualified disabled persons wishing to serve as VISTA Volunteers. Indicate any factors ACTION should be aware of when assigning disabled Volunteers to this project, such as availability of transportation and housing, accessibility of facilities, etc. NOTE: You must complete a separate assignment description for each different type of Volunteer assignment. When ACTION selects a VISTA Volunteer for this assignment, you must give the Volunteer a copy of this form for use at the ACTION pre-service orientation. SAMPLE SECTION IV. VISTA VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT ProbJfrm No._____ (Answer *11 questions only in the spsce provided) 7. Liat responsibilities (tsaka and activities) of the VISTA Volunteerfa) working urxier thia Aaaignrrwnt Description which relate to the objectives of the VISTA Project Work Plan The Volunteer tasks and activities i . to bring together individuals prograjt
will be: lore the private and public sectors fcr a one-day nesting on developing a jeb-readiness 8. 2 3 to carry out the reconnendations of the task force which should result in an ongoing program.* and to recruit and train convaunity volunteers to Iraplereent a public awareness campaign about the program, where youth congregate. Volunteers will plan and conduct croup cofwuunity meetlncs as necessary to carry out these duties. tJrqetinq areas These activities Involve buildinc and maintaininc relationships with youth scrvinc orcanizations, local businesses, and concerned residents. Liat eaaential VISTA Volunteer akille ar>d quatidcatioru. The preferred volunteer skills and gusllflcatlons are: 1. interest in working on the problem of employment fcr lew Income youth. 2 3 of the orcanixation: knowledge of and prior experience with individuals in the private and public seedtora.- and ability to coRvnunicate well verbally and in writing, and speak before small groups. well as convcitment to the overall coals An educator, counselor, would also be welcome. or individual who has wcrKlnc with youth prociaas is desirable. A retired business professional 9. Indicate any factors ACTION should be aware ol when assigning disabled Volunteers to this projecL ^ch as availability of truisportstion ar>d housing, >. accessibility of Iscitities, etc. Indicate whether services to be provided sre accessible to the dissbted members ol the community. I Instructions for Pages 5-61. SECTION IV. VISTA VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT Problem No. (Answer all questions only in the space provided.) Sponsor's Name Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce bor AC 1 ION Use Only Proj. No._____________________ Training Class No._____________ Training Start Date ____________ No. ACTION-Referred Vols. Skill Code 3. Geographic Area(s) of Volunteer assignment Little Rock, Arkansas 2. Location (City, Stale) Little Rock, Arkansas 4. Number of Volunteers required lor this assignment. 3 5. Briefly describe sponsoring organization and VISTA Project. Project sponsor will be the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, toecific management and supervisory roles will be provided by members of the Chamber Education Committee. The Committee has engaged in various campaigns to support public schools. Recent educational support provided by the Committee includes
' ' I. Ifillage campaigns: phone banks and community-wide promotion to gain voter support for school district millage increases. 2. Business partners: linkage of schools with new business partners to provide requested services and counseling. 3. Public service ads: television public service ads were created and broadcast to promote community support of schools. Print materials were distributed to all Chamber members to be included in their advertising and public contact. . - A. Teacher recognition: An annual Teachers Rally highlights community appreciation of teachers. The VISTA project uses parent liaisons to help at-risk youth achieve academic success. The Volunteers will help the school and parents create a unified effort to assist the students. Volunteers wilT-help parents increase their awareness and skills in dealing with their child's school affairs. Volunteers will help schools by arranging for professional and logistical support to increase school efficiency in serving child and family needs. 6. Identify the problem(s) described in SECTION II to which assignment relates. The VISTA project relates to problems in three broad categories. I. Home-based problems common to low income families often negatively influence academic performance. The parents' lox educational attainment frequently leads to misunderstanding, apathy, or negative impressions of school and school- related involvements. As a result, children are deprived of the valuable home environment that supports their personal advancement in education. 2. School-based problems result from staff unfamiliar with the distinct communication and personal relations required for low income families, as well as limited school resources for improving these conditions. At-risk families generally do not initiate school involvement, so school staff have limited awareness of home issues. They also have little time to address that condition. As a result, parents are denied valuable input from dedicated teachers for their childrens' education. 3, Community-based problems result from lack of public awareness of home and school limitations, as well as low awareness of opportunities for directly applying community resources. Disenchanted by reports of school problems, potential community donors do not see a viable use of their input. As a result, available community resources are not being tapped. Page 5SECTION IV. VISTA VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT (Continued) Problem No. 7. List responsibilities (tasks and activities) of the VISTA Volunteer(s) working under this Assignment Description which relate to the objectives of the VISTA Project Work Plan in Section III. I The Volunteer tasks and activities will be to: 1. Identify and maintain contact with parents of at-risk students for counseling, training, motivating involvement, and gaining input for improved school services. 2. Establish programs to provide needed services to at-risK youth and families. 3. Coordinate community input for student and parent programs. 4. Create a school council of parents and staff. 5. fleet with teachers to communicate parent views. 8. List essential VISTA Volunteer skills and qualifications. Essential skills and qualifications of the Volunteer: I. Ability to relate to concerns for children and life style of low income parents. 2. Knowledge of school procedures, schedules, and program opportunities. 3. Ability to communicate well with people from all levels of society. 4. Ability to relate to the personal and professional aspects of teaching. 5. Enthusiasm for children and conviction that all children can learn and succeed in school. 6. Ability to find common ground in seemingly unrelated positions, to discover common channels by which untapped resources can be utilized. The ideal Volunteer would be a parent with public school experience, perhaps a former teacher. A Black, female Volunteer would have an advantage in gaining acceptance in low income single-parent households. 9. indicate any factors ACTION should be aware of when assigning disabled Volunteers to this project, such as availability of transportation and housing, accessibility of facilities, etc. Indicate whether services to be provided are accessible to the disabled members of the community. Disabled Volunteers with sight, hearing or speech impediments , . sight, hearing or speech impediments would add an unnecessary burden to the communication facet 0 e project. A wheelchair disability would find access unavailable in many homes. Other than these, no disabilities i would seem to interfere with a Volunteer's abilities. I have read the assignment description, and if selected, I agree to fulfill the duties and activities described above. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANTA'OLUNTEER Page 6 DATESECTION V. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN PROJECT (Answer all questions only in the space provided) INSTRUCTIONS ACTION legislauon requires that the low-income community to be served by VISTA Volunteers participate in planning, developing, and implementing the VISTA project. Your response to questions below must demonstrate how you plan to meet these requirements. ACTION legislation also requires the VISTA project to generate the commitment of private sector resources and volunteer service at the local level to carry out the purpose of the project. The sponsoring organization must plan for the eventual phase-out of VISTA Volunteers and for the performance of the Volunteers functions by local citizens. 1. Describe in specific terms how the low-income people the project proposes to serve are being included in the planning devel- opmeni, and implementation of the project In meetings conducted over the past year, input fro.m various organizations serving low-income people has been coordinated into the overall plan for parent involvement. Members of the ADAD Task Force have had provided the primary focus, helping to define overall project terms and scope. Specific project direction was provided by a core group of parents and staff from each of the three schools. Additional input for the project design was obtained from the following groups and individuals: - Black Ministerial Alliance - Annie Abrams, Parent Advisory Council, Little Rock School District - Delores Eggeston, state PTA Council - New Futures for Little Rock Youth - Principals from four restructured junior high schools - Superintendents and school board members from Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County Districts - Dr. Beverly White, Superintendent, Lee County Schools, and a group of Lee County educators and parents participating in a similar parent involvement project. For implementation of the project. Volunteers will meet regularly with the core group of parents and staff from the three schools, as well as families of the at-risk students identified at the schools. 2. What specific steps will the sponsor take to generate (a) the commitment of private sector resources and (b) the recruitment of volunteers from the community to help carry out the VISTA projects activities? (Attach letters of support from the public and/ proSV^' organizations that will be involved in supporting the VISTA projects efforts, indicating specific support to be (SeTAHACHiFjTTE pledged the resource support of their members'.' (see Al (ach.ilM B for letters of support). quarterly The AOAD Task Force has contributed significant assistance and having hosted meetings, provided meals. resources since the initial phase of the project, pre....,,., and cl,rl,.l ..ppi,
"*"" ' year. The District has further indicated it Page 7 fSECTION VI. VISTA PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT (Answer all questions only in the space provided) 1 i INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS This section is designed to assess your organization's ability tc manage and support the proposed VISTA project (1) Your organization is required to provide VISTA Volunteers with work facilities, supplies, materials, etc., for the operation of this project (2) Approximately 30 days prior to the start of the ACTION pre-service orientation, your organiz.ition will be required to submit a detailed on-the-job training plan to the ACTION State Office for approval. (3) You are also required to submit to the ACTION State Office individual career development plans for locally recruited low- income volunteers after they have been assigned. 1. Describe in specific terms how your organization will recruit qualified VISTA Volunteers to serve on the project. If you need ACTION recruitment assistance, please indicate what type. I Recruitment of Volunteers will initiate at the three schools. Principals, staff, and parents will be informed of the opportunity for Volunteers and will seek individuals to serve in that capacity. At the same time, the Little Rock School District will place public advertisements announcing the recruitment process. Initial screening of the applicants will be performed by each school's core group of parents, staff, and ADAD Steering Committee members. Secondary review of the applicants will be provided by the Little Rock School District. ACTION recruitment assistance is not anticipated. 2. Describe plans for the daily supervision of VISTA Volunteers. Specify whether supervision will be full-time, part- time, or delegated to other organizations where Volunteers will be assigned. Attach job descriplion(s) and' resume(s) of the person(s) who will have major responsibility for supervising the VISTA Volunteers assianed to this project. Supervision of Volunteers will be the responsibility of the three school principals and Karvin Schwartz, chairman of the ADAD Steering Committee. Because the Volunteers will be working out of the schools, principals will have daily contact and will arrange for logistical support (desk, phone, supplies) at the schools. On occasions when the school buildings are closed, the Volunteers will be provided work space by members of the sponsoring organizations (Chamber of Commerce, School District, ADAD organizations). As Project Supervisor, Karvin Schwartz will conduct regular review meetings with the Volunteers and school staffparent groups to assess project accomplishments and individual impressions. Supervisory meetings for the three Volunteers to come together and share project impress! will be scheduled on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The meetings will be held at the schools or at a locetior provided oy the sponsoring organizations. Activities at each school will be communicated to all project members by the Project Supervisor who will serve as a coordinator and clearing house of information and resources. Resumes of the school principals and project supervisor are included in ATTACHMENT E. Page 83. SECTION Vi. VISTA PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT (Continued) Describe the on-the-job transportation needs ol the Volunteers and your plans for meeting those needs a. b. Geographic area in which Volunteers will have to travel: Estimated cost: (1) Private Vehicle: Estimated no. of miles per year square miles. X cents per mile = $ c. (2) Public Transportation: No. of Vols. X est. no. of trips Indicate how costs of on-the-job transportation will be covered. per trip = $ ^''*"'"'^'^'^l>'^^5ement will be provided by the schools through Academic Progress Incentive grants available through the Little Rock School district. 4. Describe your plans to recognize and publicize the project's accomplishments, includng-the work of the ViSTA Volunteers and support provided by community volunteers and the private sector. The individual publish regular newslett schools, the School District, the Cha.nber of Cominerce, and several members of the ADAO Task force ion is agreed on by all parties. assistance to the VISTA Volunteers as needed to carry out their assignments. On-the-job training for the Volunteers rnmmiffoH tn h . cu . . *'" arranged prinari Iy by the ADAD Task force. Resources have been committed to host workshops and seminars in specific areas of at-risk ......ano semnars in specific areas of at-risk services and hone visits. National consultants in Srhnnrnt contacted for their availability. Similar projects in Arkansas, particularly in Lee and Perry County *' training models, and site visits or presentations will be arranged. futur!. Volunteers may be provided by having them audit training programs established for New managers. Less formal but highly valuable training will also be gained at the schools through contact with 1 teachers and parents. s through contact with with y of the ADAD Task Force, ti?.Jlw? n supporting role. Cooperative assistance in this area is expected from the Little Rock School District. Page 9Note: 0MB Approval No. 03-4S-00-10 ASSURANCESNO.N-CO.NSTRUCTION PROGRA.MS Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have Questions, please contact the awarding agenew rurUier, certain Federal awarding agenciesmay reouircapplicants tocenify to addttior.cl assura.nccs. If such is lhcca.se,you will benoiified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has ihc legal auihorily lo apply for Federal assisiancc, and Oic insiiiuiional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficieni lo pay ihe non-FcderaJ share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, ntanagcmenl and 7324-7328) which limit ehc political aciiviiics of employees whose and compleiion of ihe project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States. principal employment activities arc funded in whole or tn part with Federal funds. 9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon .Act (40 3. 4. 5. 6. and if appropriate, the Stale, through any authorized rcprcseniaiive, access 10 and ihe right lo examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award
and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. Will csublish safeguards loprohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose ihat consiiiuics orprcscnisihc appearance of personal ororganiza- lional conflict of inicrcsl, or personal gain. Will initiate and complete the work within ihe applicable time frame after receipt of approval of ihe awarding agency. Will comply with the Intcrgovcmmcnul Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 472S-4763) relating lo prescribed standards for merit systems for programs fended ur:der one of the ninciecn suiees or regulations spirified tn Appendix A of OPMs Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Admini- siraiion (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpan F). Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These in elude but arc not limited to: (a) Tide VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. S8-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin
(b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on thebasis of sex
(c) Section 504 of liicRchabiljtation Act of 1973. as amended U.S.C 276aand276a-7),i)icCopeland Aci(40U.S.C. 275cand lEL'.S C. 874). and the Coniracl Work Hours and Safety Sund.'irds Aa (40 U.S.C. 327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction sub- agreements. 10. 11. 8. (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimi,nation on Ihc basis of handicaps
(d) the Age Discri.minaiion Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101- 6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age
(e) the Dnig Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P,L.. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse
(f) the Comp.rehensivc Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616). as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism
(g) 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 and 290ee-3}, as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records
(h) Title VIII of the Civil Righis Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 ct scq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing
(i) any oher nondiscrimination provisions in the specific siaiute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made
and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination siaiuie(s) which may apply lo ihe application. ill comply, or has already complied, with ihc requirements of Titles II and in of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Pi. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable ireaimcni of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 150M508 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL APPLICANT ORGANIZATION Vi ill comply, if applicabl',
, with flood insurance purchase reQuirc.menis cf Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Aa of 1973 (P.L. 93- which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participi program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost ol insurable consiruc- lion and acquisiuon is 510,000 or more. in the ill comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to die following
(a) insiiiuiion of environmenul quality control measures under the National Environmenul Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Execudve Order (EO) 11514
fo' r.odficaiior. of violating facilities pu:sua.nt lo EO 1 1738
(c) proicciion of wetlands pursuant lo EO 11990
(d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988
(e) assurance of projea consistency with the approved Slate managemenl program developed under Ihc Coastal Zone Management Aa of 1972(16U.S.C 1451 el seq.)
(f) conformity of Federal actions to Sute (Cli , lean Air) Impltmcnuiion Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955. as amended (42 U.S.C. 7*O1 el seq.)
(g) prbicction of underground sources of drinking water under Ihe Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523)
and thi protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205). Will comply wiih the Wild and Scenic Rivers Aa of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 el scq.) related lo proicciing components or poienda! componcnis of the national wild and scenic rivers system. V> ill assist the a warding agency in assuring compliance with Scciio.n 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic propenies), and the .Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-l el see.). Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the p.'-oleciion of human subjects involved in research, development, E.nd related activities supported bv this award of assistance. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 9-5a,. as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 ct scq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and irc-imcnl of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or cihe,' activities supported by this award of assistance. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4801 cl scq.) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residential siruciures. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits it. accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984. \\ ill comply with all applicable requirements of all ouher Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program. TITLE DATE SUBMITTED Page 10 Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424B (4-88) Prescribed by 0MB Circular A-102@501_324 2023 I.RSD COMMVNICATI ODM i_n.ov o I uotn i HbbibhM S' PAGi 002/003 02 04/26/98 i 18:12 Volunteers in Public ^hools NEWS RELEASE 11 i VOLLNIEJ^S IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOLINCES VOLUNTEER WARDS WINNERS April 25, 1996 J i I I ^Rfotmation, Debbie Milam at 324-229? fn) 663-7336 (h) contact I I Little Rock Volunteers in Public schools (VIPs) fourteenth annual district-wide volunteer hosted its " An Evening for the recognition reception, Stars," Tuesday, April 23, four hundred people attended 1996. More than I Top awards for the event held at Ricks Armory. outstandirg school volunteer presented to .McClellan programs were Gibbs Magnet Elementary School. High School, Man.n Magnet unior High and moat improved volunteer The award for rhe school with the hours went to Romine Elementary School, that compiled ten A "10 plus" award or more Western I Hills, McDermott, Fulbright, otter Creek, A special founder, Interdistrict Was presented to nine schools volunteer hours per student: King, Cloverdale Elementary, Rightsell, Baselir.t
and Carver Magnet. award established by viPS in honor of the Jane Mendel program's f was pre:sented volunteer in to the District eiilie Rutherford, a for thirteen nerved on four PTAs, the years Rutherford has committees. in addition VXFS board of Directors and other District to leading fundraising drives and bute Rnck Schoo
District 501 Sherman Street Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 324^2290 I i 04/26/96 18:13 501 324 2023 LRSD COmiUMCATI > ' > ODM JI Ji 1 I Hoo i f-'AtS 003/003 03 I recruiting parents for Littl I e Rock public schools. j Sixcellence in School/Business Partnerships Ttiompeon Books and awards went to Ei:eiBentary School and Downtown wi^ Hall High School, Supply for their partnership with Jefferson Rotary #99 for their part.nership Other award winners were John Sykes, Henry Riinbert, Kedia Award
Chaplain Clergy Volunteer Award
support Volunteer Award
Fran Holmes, Leadership Men of Dunbar, Otis Preslar, Principal Award
Mentor Volunteer Award
CoJ Resource Volunteer Janet Lofton of Coca Cola Bottling Award
Norma and William Perry, Volunteer Award
School Cynthia fast, School Volunteer Award
Lucy secrexiaty Volunteer Award and Beth Seller, school staff Volunteer Award. I ! Ehcertaxnnent was provided hv rbci > v , piovioea Dy the Bone Age band and the Gibes I Folk Dance Club. Those attending bid a 8ii4nt auction held to on ever 80 items offered in raise funds to support VIPS,
VIPS was founded in 1972 to assist teachers and other members of the Little staff voluntieerism. i Rock School D VIPS serves as trict by promoting school a link between the District aijd the community While providing patron,, and oitirene an. opportunity tc ba Significantly involved in the education of children. 7/92,3 people documented last year, volunteer the Little Rock School District. service valued at $2,088,sis to 3 0VIPS Volunteer Training Schedule for 1991-92 OCT 2 8 1591 August 8 13 14 20 20 20 20 27 Franklin faculty and other new relations Shepherd Center Office of Desegregafion Monitoring incentive teachers on parent Teresa Willem re: organizing a tutoring program at Pulaski Elem. Shepherd Center Recipes for Home Learning, tutoring workshop - McClellan Susan Mauney re: volunteers for special education students Wakefield volunteers re: beginning a tutoring program Shepherd Center September 5 6 9 10 12 12 16 16 17 20 24 25 26 27 VIPS Chairperson orientation Orientation for new VIPS board members Teresa Willem re: tutoring program at Pulaski El Shepherd Center em. Pleasant Hills Retirement Center Wakefield faculty on involving volunteers Shepherd Center Wakefield faculty on involving volunteers - part two VIPS Chairperson orientation Individual training for Meadowci iff's VIPS chairperson Recipes for Home Learning, tutoring workshop, McClellan Recipes for Home Learning, McDermott volunteers Individual training for Mabelvale Jr. High's VIPS chairperson Tn di strict training for business partners October 1 1 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 15 15 18 19 22 28 29 Shepherd Center Wonders of Work orientation at Baseline Western Hills faculty on involving volunteers through Partners in Education Shepherd Center Wonders of Work orientation at Bale Wonders of Work orientation at Wakefield Mabelvale Elementary - Julie Davenport, principal, and Susan Myers VIPS chair Wonders of Work orientation at Woodruff VIPS morning at Watson **staff training on involving volunteers Tridistrict training for business partners Shepherd Center Early childhood parent workshop at Rockefeller Mabelvale Elem. faculty on involving volunteers Volunteer training for Mt. Pleasant Church members Shepherd Center Incentive school parent workshop on "Building Your Parenting Skills" at Franklin School Shepherd Center November 5 9 Shepherd Center volunteers Incentive school parent conference ITEL: Nov 27,91 15:43 No.001 P.Ol MMiaWDW To: From: Connie Hickman, Office of Desegregation and Monitoring Valerie Hudson, VIPS Incentive School Coordinator Date: November 27, 1991 Subject: Nuirber of Incentive School Volunteers and Hours of Service From August 1991, Through October, 1991. School / Volunteers / Hours 50 97.50 v/darland 41 210.30 i/ish 60 436.50 ^/iiitchell v/Rightsell 52 65 228.30 239.95 \/Ttockefeller V'^Stephens 103 64 348.71 200.68 Total= 435 1,761.94 oc: Debbie Milam, Coordinator, Volunteers in Public Schools, Partners in Education. James Jennings, Associate Superintendent for Desegregation, Monitoring and Community Services.Little Rock School District Volunteers in Public Schools 810 W. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Nonprofit Organization U. S. POSTAGE PAID Little Rock. AR Permit No. 2608 Office/Desegregation Monitoring Ann Brown 201 E. Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Annual Report 1991-92 RECEIVE?? Volunteers in Public Schools OCT 2 1 1952 and Office of Desegregation Monitoring Partners in Education Little Rock School DistrictIntroduction Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) and Partners in Education (PIE) are community involvement programs of the Little Rock School District, providing volunteer services to the District's 50 schools, serving more than 1,800 staff members and more than 26,6(X) students. Volunteers in Public Schools, founded in 1972, is a general citizen involvement program. The program's mission is to provide assistance to the teachers and staff of the Little Rock School District by recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers in all District schools. VIPS's motto is "Helping Teachers Help Kids." Partners in Education facilitates the development of mutually beneficial voluntary relationships between schools and conamunity groups, organizations or businesses. Partnerships supjxirt and enhance the educational programs of the District and strengthen the relationship between the District and the community. Both programs are managed by a staff which includes a program coordinator, two school volunteer coordinators, a resource coordinator. Partners in Education manager, office manager and resource secretary. Volunteers in Public Schools As a joint project of the Little Rock School District and the community, VIPS is governed by a Board of Directors which includes representatives from the following groups: American Association of University Women, Board of Realtors, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Greater Little Rock Optimist Club, Leadership Roundtable, League of Women Voters, Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association, Little Rock Junior Chamber of Commerce, Little Rock PTA Council, Little Rock School Board of Directors, Junior League of Little Rock, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Operation PUSH-Excel, Principals' Roundtable, Pulaski County Medical Society Auxiliary, Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Central Arkansas (RSVP), Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Urban League of Arkansas. Twelve members-at-large also serve on the Board. VIPS provides guidance and assistance with volunteer and staff training, activity and career days, shadowing programs, mentoring, cross- and peer-age tutoring programs, enrichment programs, English as a second language, international visitors, scheduling field trips and writing grants for innovative programs. Partners in Education Activities provided by businesses involved as Partners in Education include incentive programs to reward improvement in grades and/or attendance, school grounds beautification projects, career awareness programs, job shadowing, homework centers and self-esteem training classes. Schools return the generosity of their partners through a variety of activities which include holiday musical presentations, art displays, pen pal programs, appreciation events and sharing school facilities. Affiliations VIPS and Partners in Education are active in a number of organizations and through them work to improve school volunteerism. Professional affiliations include the National Association of Partners in Education, International Association for Volunteer Administration, Arkansas Volunteer Coordinators Association, Arkansas Division of Volunteerism, United Way/Youth Connection, Greater LittleRock Chamber of Commerce, Future Little Rock Educational Task Force, New Futures for Little Rock Youth, Cornerstone Project, Little Rock PTA Council, and the Certified Volunteer Management program of the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium. The information gained through organizational networking refines our services so that VIPS and PIE remain on the cutting edge of school volunteerism. Recognition Volunteers are recognized through the VIPS Chairperson Luncheon, individual school appreciation functions and the annual Evening For the Stars Reception, a districtwide volunteer recognition event. The Jane Mendel Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service was presented to Diane Vibhakar, 1991, and Debbie Glasgow, 1992. Financial VIPS is funded by contributions from individuals, businesses, civic and social organizations and the Little Rock School District. Historically the District has provided staff salaries and office space and the VIPS Board of Directors raised the operating funds from the community. The District began contributing funds to the operating budget during the 1991-92 school year. VIPS Operating Budget 1990-91 1991-92 School District Funds Community Contributions -NA- $11,160 $16,898 $ 5,323 Partners in Education is funded by the Little Rock School District witha 1990-91 operating budget of $3,659 and 1991-92 operating budget of $4,602. Highlights Wonders of Work (WOW) VIPS and Junior League of Little Rock combined efforts during the 1991-92 school year to implement WOW, a career awareness program for sixth-grade students. WOW matches 27 students a semester with professionals in the community for four visits, which include job shadowing and a class presentation. Mentoring VIPS implemented a mentoring program in the seven incentive schools during the 1991-92 school year. Sixty mentors were matched with students for weekly school visits where mentors and mentees talked and shared with one another. The year concluded with a districtwide picnic for those involved in the program. Senior Volunteers from retirement centers in the Little Rock metropolitan area are contributing hundreds of volunteer service hours by making learning activities, tutoring and assisting with bulk mailings. Reading is FUNdamental (RIF) Reading is FUNdamental to Arkansas' Future (RIF) encourages reading and reading comprehension by letting children choose three books to take home and keep at no cost to the students or their families. The program is administered by VIPS through a Student Loan Marketing Association challenge grant with financial and volunteer time contributions from Friends of Central Arkansas Library System (FOCAL), Pulaski Heights Kiwanis, Central Little Rock Kiwanis and West Little Rock Kiwanis clubs. During the 1991-92 school year, 5,826 books were distributed among 1,942 fourth-grade students in all Little Rock School District elementary schools. Value of Volunteer Services Program volunteers serve at a school or other educational site on a regular, repeating basis, providing direct assistance to students and teachers on a wide variety of general support services. Resource volunteers visit classes on an occasional basis to make presentations about their jobs, hobbies, skills, travels, special interests or experiences. Partners in Education volunteers serve as either program or resource volunteers, providing diverse services to schools through their commitment to partnership or special projects. 1990-91 1991-92 Hours served by program volunteers Hours served by resource volunteers Hours served by partner volunteers Resource volunteers on file Registered field trip sites Individual teacher requests filled Resource volunteer/student contacts (some instances, the same students having contact with more than one resource volunteer during the school year) Number of Partnerships 82,350 972 4,694 989 no 570 29,037 93,610 1,018 11,830 1,002 no 619 28,189 97 102 Total number of volunteers Total hours of volunteer service Cost benefit of volunteer service (at $10.70 per hour, an average nationwide figure in educational fields as suggested by the National Association of Partners in Education, the Arkansas Division of Volunteerism and ACTION, the national volunteer agency) 5,440 88,016 $941,761 5,869 106,458 $1,139,101 Looking Ahead September 1992 Volunteer Month in Arkansas April 18-24,1993 National Volunteer Week April 20,1993 An Evening for the Stars May 7,1993 National School Volunteer Day i/OLJUHieERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1992-93 MOrJlHLY VOLUNTEER HOURS BY SCHOOLS SCHOCH. Cen sal J.A. Fair Hal McClellan Parkview Meropolitan Clovefdate Dunfeaf Fcxesi Heights Henderson MabeMale Mann Puiaiski Heights Southwest Badgett Bale Baseline Boelter Brady Carver Chi sol Clouerdate Dodd Fair Pauk Forest Park FranMin Fu'ori^rt Garland Geyer Springs GIUw Ish Jefetson MabehraJe McOermott Meadcwdifl Mtstiell OttBT Creek Ptilasld Heights Rifhtsel Rockereller Romine Stephens Terry Wakefield Washington Watson Western Hits Wiliams Wison Warxirull totAl APR: 150.751 416.25' 46.00 454.00 179.50 41.00 46.75 1013.00 112.75 41.00 37.25 1S.00 71.50 647.50 76.50 591.25 265 00 208.25 76.50 232.50 372.50 262.75, 71.50 2256.00 164.00 21Z0O 147 00 154.75 251.75 99.00 54 00 226 75 207.00 559.75 118.00 94.75 377.50 &00 M^Y! ,'UN! 0 00 359.50 50.00 688 75 433.50 511.50 20 00 80.00 81.50 117.50 20.00 7650 9.25 677.50 330.25 293.00' 412.00 45.75 432.50 1021.50 375.00 82.25 156.00 337.50 22.00 168 25 539.50 85.25 0.00 0.00 11.00 700 0.00 58-50 0.00 4.50 7.75 12.75 806.75 74.25 0.00 1500 216.50 0.00 29.00 32.00 0.00 86.25 51Z75 358.00 19.00 JUL 0 00, 27.00 292.00! 23 00- 167.50 0.00 0.00 2.00 000 48 25 0.00 21.00 0.00 0.00 337.50 0.00 i AUG 186.50. 128 50 I39.O0I 14 25 311^ 10i25 0.00 63.50 0.00 45 00 168.00 23.25 0.00 000 44.75 70 00 298.25 130.25 39.25 4.75 140.00 49.00 0.00 26.50 50.00 000 14350 0.00 6.75 127.50 671.00 114 50 45.50 4.50 50 00 73 00 490 75 55.75 000 70.75 52.00 32.75 SEP 81.50 OCT 90.25 352.00. 227 251 1143.00! 21.00 21.00: 47900 0.00 0.00 186.00 182.00 4.00 14.00 0.00 80.00 426.75 656.25 411.25 169.75 214.50 33.75 326.50 14.25 951.50 46.00 40.75 1146.75 113.00 149.75 600.00 304 00 23.00 108.25 270.00 928.75 129.50 92.50 231 00 33 00 467.25. 1003 50 no 00 346.00 438.00 2900 188.501 ! 37.001 149 50 533.00 347.75 178.50 26.25 0.00 138.50 85.75 5.25 12325 36.25 82.50 592.00 1008.50 61900 418.75 126.00 17.00 583.50 61.75 720.75 26.00 8.50 363.25 158.00 264 00 412.75 529 75, 43.50 136.25 575.75 501.00 17950 198.50 190.25 123.00 452 50 141 25 1656.75 326.75 576.75 139.25 59.00 94.75 NOVi 723.00, 162.001 279.50- 50.50 444.00 102.75 351.251 0.00 10450 93.00 14.00 70.001 12.50 12.50' 395.251 838.50 203.50 22925 102.25 970.00 230.00 8&25 301 25 7.00 571.25 21850 431.00 240.75 238.75 109.75 369.25 633.50' 254,50 88 solos .50 66.75 222.75 567.00 377.00 84.75 104.50^ DEC
14S.C0| 54.C0 12I7.C0 412.00 69.25 254.25 35.50 128. 185.30 33.->5 44. >0 103.X> 34.30 33525 504J5 22825 98 JOO 76J5O 119 25 135 75 142 75 35 00 6000 146-25 270O. 186:00 152:00 14S50 1325 21025 347.25 66K25 14C.5O 8S.50 10E00 382.50 43S.S0 3S25 18^.75 53.00 5S0 JAN. 94 00' 321.50' 277.00 208.00 436.25 124.00 333.25 3a50 92.25 521.00 60.75 8.00 65.75 10.25 106.50 399.00 111.25 195.00 68.00 69.00 260.25 49.25 260.25 9.50 40.50 109.00 233.00 169.00 135.75 144.90 89.50 55.25 324.50 199.00 9300 67.00 57.50 31125 305.75 69.00 90.50' 55.00 7.50 93.00 FEB I 312.00' 509.501 204.501 982 00' 150.75 1.25 106.00 632.50 7.00 116.00 134.50 116.25 1084.50 62.00 25.00 310.50 423.75 268.75 8250 97.00 473.25 675 472 50 23.50 11.50 220.50 121.50 174.75 117.75 299.00 0.00 296.50 413.25 489.75 63.00 68.25 100.25 467.25 431.50 163.25' 143 25 94.751 4800 19.001 MAR 106.00 2191.75 516.50 326.00 120550 140.00 1311.25 171.00 20.50 722.00 134.00 109.25 2X50 91.25 8.50 568.50 816.00 197.00 86.00 49.25 286.50 632.90 37.00 191.00 131.00 232 00 188.25 37-00 127.50 404.00 962.00 63.50 30.50 140.75 99.25 493.50 405.75 79.00 134.00 186.00 47.00 TOTAL HOURS 1893.00 4170.00 3364.50 3479.50 5690.75 22.25 STUDENT 1924.00 861.00 990.00 93200 847.00 573.25 4453.75 410.50 318/ 2152.75 1679.25 909.25 1327.25 565.25 56.50 380.25 4144.50 78 50 6723.50 2210.50 2327 00 795.00 1497.25 3343 25 218.25 4875.50 495.75 232.75 274X00 3940.50 1656.50 2011.25 2736.25 211.25 1365.50 2986.25 5993.00 101850 785 25 753.SO 1029.75 3616.50 141.25 6030.75 1473.75 2305.00 1446.00 333.50 587 00 101562.00 87.00 HRS.' STUDENTI 0.98 4.84 340 3.73 6.72 TZ7J0O 764.00 850 00 653.00 648.00 771.00 710.00 201.00 311.00 341.00 594.00 402.00 592.00 532.00 361.00 312.00 252.00 435.00 409.00 542.00 243.00 292.00 336.00 173.00 491 00 503.00 522.00 454 00 266.00 351.00 389.00 247.00 377.00 360.00 192.00 530.00 515.00 802.00 470.00 348.00 491 00 356.00 232.00 26S2O.0O 0.08 0.75 6.44 0-54 037 3.30 1J96 1.18 1.37 2.81 0.18 1 12 6.96 0.20 11.36 4.16 6.45 2.55 5.94 7.69 0.53 9.00 204 080 8.18 22.78 3.37 4.00 524 0.47 5.13 8.51 1541 4.12 208 209 536 6.82 027 752 3.14 6-62 2.95 094 2j53 3.830TEL: Nov 12,93 12:51 No .013 P.02 f (\(^ I -/^a^cks/ /X) ^*4, # 'jL I^Cei c>^ d'] 3^-y-S^ (3to yy^dL 7id^>^ 2^30FAX TRANSMITTAL MBl Volunteers m Public Schools 501 Sherman, Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone 324-2290 Date: Number of pages: <3 To: AlC- Company Department Fax# dTk 01 From: nA. Phone#Annual Report 1992-93 Volunteers in Public Schools and Partners in Education CiUbrating 20 years of tie tying teacfiers hetp l^ids!' Little Rock School District Volunteers in Public Schools 81OW. Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Nonprofit Organization U. S. POSTAGE PAID Little Rock, AR Permit No. 2608Introduction Volunteers in Public Schools Partners in Education Affiliations Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) and Partners in Education (PIE) are communi ty involvement programs of the Little Rock School District, providing volunteer services to the District's 51 schools, serving more than 1,800 staff members and more than 26,600 students. Volunteers in Public Schools, founded in 1972, is a general citizen involvement program. The program's mission is to provide assistance to the teachers and staff of the Little Rock School District by recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers in all District schools. VIPS's motto is "Helping Teachers Help Kids." Partners in Education facilitates the development of mutually beneficial voluntary relationships between schools and community groups, organizations or businesses. Partnerships support and enhance the educational programs of the District and strengthen the relationship between the District and the community. Both programs are managed by a staff which includes a program coordinator, two school volunteer coordinators, a resource coordinator. Partners in Education manager, office manager and resource secretary. As a joint project of the Little Rock School District and the community, VIPS is governed by a Board of Directors which includes representatives from the following groups: American Association of University Women, Board of Realtors, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Greater Little Rock Optimist Club, Leadership Round table. League of Women Voters, Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association, Little Rock Junior Chamber of Commerce, Little Rock PTA Council, Little Rock School Board of Directors, Junior League of Little Rock, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Operation PUSH-Excel, Principals' Roundtable, Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Central Arkansas (RSVP), Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Urban League of Arkansas. Twelve members-at-large also serve on the Board. VIPS provides guidance and assistance with volunteer and staff training, activity and career days, shadowing programs, mentoring, cross- and peer-age tutoring programs, enrichment programs, English as a second language, international visitors, scheduling field trips and writing grants for innovative programs. Activities provided by businesses involved as Partners in Education include incentive programs to reward improvement in grades and/or attendance, school grounds beautification projects, career awareness programs, job shadowing, homework centers and self-esteem training classes. Schools return the generosity of their partners through a variety of activities which include holiday musical presentations, art displays, pen pal programs, appreciation events and sharing school facilities. VIPS and Partners in Education are active in a number of organizations and through them work to improve school volunteerism. Professional affiliations include the National Association of Partners in Education, International Association for Volunteer Administration, Arkansas Volunteer Coordinators Association, Arkansas Division of Volunteerism, Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce,Future Little Rock Educational Task Force, New Futures for Little Rock Youth, Cornerstone Project, Little Rock PTA Council, and the Certified Volunteer Management program of the Arkansas Public Administration Consortium. The information gained through organizational networking refines our services so that VIPS and PIE remain on the cutting edge of school volunteerism. Recognition Financial Volunteers are recognized through the VIPS Chairperson Luncheon, individual school appreciation functions and the annual Evening For the Stars reception, a districtwide volunteer recognition event. VIPS is funded by contributions from individuals, businesses, civic and social organizations and the Little Rock School District. VIPS Operating Budget 1992-93 School District Funds Community Contributions $14,971.60 $ 6,401.50 Partners in Education is funded by the Little Rock School District with a 1992- 93 operating budget of $3,728.40. Highlights Wonders of Work (WOW) VIPS and Junior League of Little Rock combined efforts during the 1992-93 school year to continue WOW, a career awareness program for sixth-grade students, for a second year. WOW matched 27 students a semester with professionals in the community for four visits, which included job shadowing and a class presentation. Mentoring VIPS implemented a mentoring program in the seven incentive schools during the 1991-92 school year. Sixty mentors volunteered the first year
105 were matched during the 1992-93 school year with students for weekly school visits where mentors and mentees talked and shared with one another. The year concluded with a districtwide picnic for those involved in the program. Senior Volunteers from retirement centers in the Little Rock metropolitan area are contributing hundreds of volunteer service hours by making learning activities, tutoring students and assisting with bulk mailings. Reading is FUNdamental (RIF) Reading is FUNdamental to Arkansas' Future (RIF) encourages reading and reading comprehension by letting children choose three books to take home and keep at no cost to the students or their families. The program was administered by VIPS through a Student Loan Marketing Association challenge grant with financial and volunteer time contributions from Friends of Central Arkansas Library System (FOCAL), Pulaski Heights Kiwanis, Central Little Rock Kiwanis and Wtst Little Rock Kiwanisclubs. During the 1992-93 school year, 7,564 books were distributed among 1,891 fourth-grade students in all Little Rock School District elementary schools.Awards The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) was the Education Winner of the 1993 Golden Rule Award, sponsored by United Way of Pulaski County and J. C. Penney. VIPS nominated DHS for the award in honor of the partnership DHS has with Bale Elementary School. Their partnership activities include the "Buddy Club," a mentoring program
classroom presentations
a book drive that resulted in 100 books being donated to the school library
and job shadowing. Al Porter, longtime VIPS board member, was selectd as United Way of Pulaski County's Volunteer of the Week for the week of May 10-15, 1993. Discount Trophies donated a plaque for Porter, which was presented to him at the May 10 VIPS Board of Directors Executive Committee. Awards for volunteer service to the Little Rock School District were presented during the annual VIPS Evening for the Stars reception. The Jane Mendel Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service was presented to Betty Ruth Davis. Parkview Arts and Science Magnet, Dunbar International Studies/Gifted and Talented Magnet and Ish Incentive School received awards for most volunteer hours per students during the 1992-93 school year. Pulaski Heights Elementary, runner-up for most volunteer hours per student, and Carver Basic Skills-Math/Science Magnet, having the most overall volunteer hours districtwide, were also recognized. Excellence in School/Business Partnerships awards were presented to Twin City Bank - Heights Branch for their partnership with Forest Park Elementary, Unitarian Universalist Church for their partnership with Garland Incentive School and Storer Cable for their partnership with Western Hills Elementary School. Value of Volunteer Services Program volunteers serve at a school or other educational site on a regular, repeating basis, providing direct assistance to students and teachers on a wide variety of general support services. Resource volunteers visit classes on an occasional basis to make presentations about their jobs, hobbies, skills, travels, special interests or expieriences. Partners in Education volunteers serve as either program or resource volunteers, providing diverse services to schools through their commitment to partnership or special projects. Hours served by program volunteers Hours served by resource volunteers Hours served by partner volunteers Resource volunteers on file Registered field trip sites Individual teacher requests filled Resource volunteer/student contacts (This figure includes, in some instances, the same students having contact with more than one resource volunteer during the school year) Number of Partnerships Total number of volunteers Total hours of volunteer service Cost benefit of volunteer service (at $11.58 per hour, an average nationwide figure in educational fields as suggested by the National Association of Partners in Education, the Arkansas Division of Volunteerism and ACTION, the national volunteer agency) 116,256.50 1,010.00 14,034.00 883 no 759 23,496 Ill 7^41 131300.50 $1320,459.79II ' u'.. w . I. 11. III. / WHAT VIPS IS DOING WHAT VIPS IS ASKING APPENDICES A. 1980 Evaluation Results B. C. D. [ Responsibilities of Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator Responsibilities of Resource Clerk Responsibilities of Secretary I 5 y J l] Md n II 1 WHAT VIPS IS DOING "VIPS helps teachers help kids. l> VIPS operates in all 39 district schools. Resource volunteers are scheduled by our resource clerk to go out to schools and speak on travel> hobbies, careers, etc. Regular volunteers are assigned for tutoring math, English, reading, or running enrichment programs, as well as working in libraries school offices, and filling in where needed. health rooms, One month might produce 5,500 volunteer hours served, people working full timet This equals BS Romine Primary School reports 30 of their staff helped by regular vol- unteers. Fifteen of Washington's teachers have used resource volunteers thi year with 30 at Hal 1. resource volunteers. All of the teachers at Forest Heights report using Bale reports 10 teachers using reading tutors. Three teachers at Forest Park have lost aides who have been partially replfiKod by volunteers. Five teachers at Jefferson have math tutors. Twenty-five our volunteers. workshops have been scheduled this year to train and enrich To quote our evaluations of a February lb reading workshop: "It's heartening and encouraging to see kittle Rock Public Schools providing this kind of training. . . .to volunteers, and the recognition and outreach to children with learning difficulties. II "I v/as surprised at the organization It takes to enable volunteers to get so much done." "I got a sense of the importance of what VIPS do."I t*? *' X jlii I ! vjhat vjps is asking p I s vital i
o VIPS is asking to be recognized by the Board of Directors a helping teachers help kids. I A paid staff is essential for maintaining our already well-established 'J program. Our goals for expansion concentrate on recruitment, of more volun- teers, with our greatest hope in the liirie-Belease program. Operational funds for this and all of our functions come from the community, VIPS has not been able to recruit full time volunteers to work in the Fl office. A well-organized, effective program requires full-time leadership with the time and talent to devote to the project. The volunteer market has become very competitive due to the large majority of parents working. We must work hard to meet the competition. VIPS v/ould ask the Board of Directors to talk to children, talk to volun- teers, talk to teachers. (Our evaluation from last year is enclosed.) We see repeatedly how people who volunteer come around to being 100% public school supporters. Repeatedly, white-return-flights have been due to favorable reports from volunteers in our schools. We feel we help all of us. UtWa-lUW-IW LUM U-IIJW 1.JI-U-III. 1 I I I I I I a 1 5 I !TEL : Nov 05,92 14:52 Nc .C02 P.Ol Pre-professional students from UAl.R and Philander Smith college were assigned to teachers, providing 3,744 hours of classroom assistance in t: fall Of 1980. They are also placed this spring. Activity Days and Career Days consultation is provided by the VIPS office. Prior to a reduction in staff, VIPS handled this big job for the schools. Now we work closely with volunteers or staff from the schools who come to use our resource file and direction. Our Board of Directors is very interested in helping fill any gaps in VIPS services. We have had difficulty placing a VIPS Chairman at Mann. Two of our Board members, Charles Stewart and David Walters, graduates of Mann, are "Board Buddies" to Mann and served as VIPS Chairmen through the accomplishment of their Career Days this year. Board Buddies are Board members who have selected a school in which to support and work closely with the VIPS Chairman. Field Trips are scheduled and confirmed by the VIPS re ource clerk. This job along with scheduling resource speakers saves the teachers an enormous amount of time otherwise spent at the telephone. English as a Second Language - sec attached summary Work Release Time - see attached summarySi' I I Pre>profess1ona\ students from UALR and Philander Smith college were assigned to teachers providing 3,744 hours of classroom assistance s I in th fall of 1980. They are also placed this spring. Career Pays consultation is provided by the VIPS office. Prior to a reduction in staff, VIPS handled this big job for the schools. Now we work closely with volunteers or staff from the schools who come to use our resource file and direction. Our LJoard of Directors is very interested in helping fill any gaps in V1P$ services. We have had difficulty placing a VIPS Chairman at Mann. Two of our Board members. Charles Stewart and David Walters, graduates of Mann, are "Board Buddies" to Mann and served as VIPS Chairmen through the accomplishment of their Career Days this year. Board Buddies are Board members who have selected a school in which to support and work closely with the VIPS Chairman. Field Trips are scheduled and confirmed by the VIPS resource clerk. This job along with scheduling resource speakers aves the teachers' an enormous amount of time otherwise spent at the telephone. English as a Second Language - see attached summary attach nri r 11 nun 3 v* I z ttlAv'l/ DaIimta T i inAKVOLUNTEER NeWS Volunteers in Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas Fall 1992 Harrison Elected VIPS Board President Discover your school- Dr. Gayle Harrison ha.s been elected president of the VIPS Board of Directors for the 1992-93 school year. Harrison is a native of Massachusetts and earned a doctorate in de-velopmental/ educational psychology from Boston College. She is in private practice with Arkansas Psychological Services. Harrison has served on the board of the Arkansas Psychological Association, Arkansans for Drug Free Youth and Committee on Women s Concerns. Y Volunteer!^, She has been an active member of the VIPS Board for five years. Other elected officers for the 1992-93 school year include: Virgil Miller, First Vice President Debbie Glasgow, Second Vice President Phil Burch, Treasurer Martha Rimmer, Recording Secretary Delores Egeston, Corresponding Secretary. The 1992-93 VIPS Board is composed of representatives from 30 sponsoring organizations and 12 members-at-large. Board members are actively involved on committees including Public Relations/Commu-nity Involvement, Volunteer Recognition, Volunteer Program Development, Reading is FUNdamental (RIF), CTA, Personnel, Nominating, Bylaws and Silent Auction. The VIPS Board of Directors meets at 12:00 noon on the second Monday of each month in the LRSD board room. Meetings are open to the public. * * * * Ways Working People Can Help At School Saturday work parties: beautifying the school yard, building playground structures, planting shrubs or trees and painting murals. Resource volunteers: talking with classes about your work, travels or hobbies. * School newsletters: gathering news, editing, typing or pasting up. Mentoring a student: spending one lunch hour per week visiting with a student to encourage and support good behavior. Field trips: having students visit your workplace for hands on experience. * PTA: attending meetings and serving on a committee. * Typing: PTA newsletters, general school notes, proposals and reports. * Asking friends, relatives or total strangers to volunteers: all of us can be recruiters of volunteers. * Making attendance calls: phoning the parents of students who miss school to make sure they are aware of the childs absence. 2 Volunteer News. Volunteers In Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas Fall 1992 20 Years Old and Worth A Million! VIPS was founded 20 years ago by a group of concerned citizens led by Jane Mendel. The program was designed as a partnershio between the community and the Little Rock School District, a relationship that has endured the years. After all, how could a school district have an active volunteer program without strong support from the community? Each of you is a member of a vital group of people interested in enhancing the education of children in the Little Rock School District. Last year, 5,869 volunteers worked 106,458 hours providing services worth $ 1,139,101 to the District. Yes, thats right, over one million dollars! Volunteerism in the LRSD is big business and crucial to the Districts long term success. Well be celebrating our twentieth anniversary through June. Help us make this year the best one yet. Were focusing a lot of energy on recruiting mentors and tutors to provide direct one-to-one services to students. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to spend one hour per week working with youngsters. Please consider renewing your commitment to VIPS by volunteering and/or recruiting volunteers, and join us for a fun-fdled year of rewarding work with children. You see, we really are 20 years old and worth a million! You hold a key to ensuring the future success of a child... Unlock the potential through mentoring! KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL/BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WITHIN THE SCHOOL * Gain support and participation of the administrative staff. * Encourage a school climate that reinforces staff for community involvement. Designate a committed coordinator. * Get to know your business partner. * Accept the differences between education and business. * Identify business needs...give something in return for business resources. * Consider the individual business volun- Quotations from our Mentors Mentoring is: being a role model. giving students hope for the future. pouring a little of my life into a childs life." a positive plus for young people." a truly progressive move in the right direction." a chance to be of great help to a child who is in a period of transition. For more information on VIPS Incentive School Mentoring Program, call Valerie Hudson, VIPS Incentive School Coordinator, 324-2292. t*eer-they have needs too. Inventory school resources and determine how the school can best meet partner needs. * * * Focus on establishing relationships. Maintain a WIN/WIN attitude. Remember you are involved with the partner to enhance the education of youth. * Enjoy what you dohave fun with the partnership. VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LITTLE RCX
K SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 SHERMAN, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202 324-2290 Purpose: To provide assistance to the teachers and staff of the Little Rock School District by recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers in all district schools. VIPS motto is "Helping Teachers Help Kids." Dr. Gayle Harrison, VIPS Board President VIPS Staff Debbie Milam, VIPSiPartners in Education Coordinator Millicant Hearne, Partners in Education Manager Leia Hodges, Resource Secretary Valerie Hudson, Incentive Schools Coordinator Lee Ann Matson, Resource Coordinator Gayle Wilson, School Coordinator Anna Zawislak, Office Manager Anna Zawislak, Editor Did you know.. on October 31, 1945, Booker T. Washington was admitted to the Hall of Fame for Great Americans? Who Am I? 1 I. I am interested in quality education lor all children. 2. 1 work closely with my school PTA. 3. I like working with people and enjoy matching them with volunteer job.s that meet their needs. 4. I help teachers in my school decide how they can use volunteers and then 1 recruit volunteers for those tasks. 5. I value the roles parents and community play in educating children. Vnsci amhte for the answer: SPIV .MISKEPKIAHC (Answer on page 3} Fall 1992 Volunteer News, Volunteers In Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas 3 Tips For Teachers: Delegating Jobs To Volunteers 1. In two minutes make a written list of all things you do during the typical school day. 2. Now take two minutes to make a written list of all the things you would do in your classroom if you had more time. VO A 3. Take one minute to review both lists, putting a check by those tasks, activities or jobs you could delegate if you could find the right person. 4. Pick one checked item from either list, fill out a volunteer request form and turn it in to your schools VIPS chairperson. 5. Save the lists. When you have successfully delegated one job to a volunteer, you can ask the VIPS chairperson to help find someone for another checked item. In the meantime, remember: *Space is limited at many field trip sites. Call to make appointments now even for the spring! *Watch the local media for coming events imagine how a visit could enrich your curriculum. Call VIPS resource area (324-2291) for advice or help with arrangements. Great Books Program Training Opportunity The Great Books Foundation would like to hold a two-day training workshop for discussion leaders in Little Rock in October or November, If you are interested in being trained to lead a discussion group of students, please call Debbie Milam at 324- 2297 for information about program costs. The Foundation offers Great Books programs for all thirteen years of schooling
the new Junior Great Books Read-Aloud program for children in kindergarten and first grade. Junior Great Books for students in grades two through nine, and Introduction to Great Books for high school students. The program helps students learn to think independently about literature, to articulate ideas about its meaning and to enrich these ideas by considering opinions other than their own. VOLUNTEER COUPON I NO EXPIRATION DATE YES! I CAN VOLUNTEER GOOD FOR ONE (1) HOUR VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO A LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL Redeemable for a child's smile, a teacher's gratitude, a principal's relief and your community's thanks! Clip this coupon Hand-deiiver to your nearest LRSD school Redeem as volunteer service: J Who Am I? (answer) a tutoring clerical help a nurse's aide mentoring a speaUr oil pmfuiitiuns unravels other . atBaMBBi -.........t................-----------. : : %wrjiW^-T., ' --------- 1 P) - Copies of this coupon will be honored No limit per household Volunteers in Public Schools, Little Rock School District 501 Sherman, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202, Phone 324-2290 I Youre right! I am your VIPS Chair- I person, the one who puts it all together. 1 I would like to help you find that volunteer ! position thats just right for you. Call your J school for more information. 4 Volunteer News, Volunteers In Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas Spring 1992 FIGHT BACK! INSURE THE CHILDREN Volunteer Opportunities *Mentor an elementary age student through a one-hour visit once per week at the school. * Mentor a pregnant teenager through New Futures for Little Rock Youths TEENS project, Teens Empowered with Effective Nurturing Skills. Little Rock Against Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. * Assisi nurses with health screenings or by working in a health room or clinic. Eight Back! Insure The Children is a unique program which provides insurance coverage for every child in the Little Rock School District for treatment of problems arising from substance abuse. This program is the only one of its kind in the nation. This program is being offered at the cost of $12 per child for 100% coverage for four levels of substance abuse treatment. The cost of intensive private care for substance abuse treatment can range from $6,000 to $40,000 per child. Of those who have insurance, only 50% of Ihe cost is covered. The Insure the Children program guarantees 100% coverage for every child in the Little Rock School District. Students can be referred to the Little Rock School Districts assessment office by parents, teachers, counselors, other students, themselves or other concerned residents. Of the students referred for assessment during 1991-1992
* 76 were in senior high school * 116 were in junior high school * 72 were in elementary school. Please send contributions to
City of Little Rock Fighting Back, City Hall, 500 West Markham, 120W, Little Rock, AR 72201 *Tutor students in reading, math or learning English as a second language. *lmprove students reading abilities and awareness of literature by leading a Junior Great Books discussion group. *Telt stories to students about what life was like when you were growing up. *Speak to classes about areas of interest to you
jobs, hobbies, travels, etc. For more information, call the VIPS office at 324-2292 or 324-2293. Looking October 19,1992 April 18-24,1993 Parent Conference Day National Volunteer Week Ahead... April 20,1993 An Evening for the Stars May 7,1993 National School Volunteer Day Little Rock School District Volunteers in Public Schools 810 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 BULK RATE U.S. Postage PAID Little Rock, AR Permit No.2608 o F Office/Deseg Monitoring Ann Brown 201 E. Markham, #510 Little Rock, AR 72201 oct 2 2 Office of Desegresaiioh VlPS-"Helping Teachers Help Kids" VOLUNTEER NEWS is printed on recycled paper. Please recycle...share this with a friend.TEL: Nov 05,92 14:49 No.001 P.Ol JL til pages Post-lt"' brand fax transmittal memo 7671 p Co OepI z72>X Go Phone F9X# ______ REPORT TO LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OP DIRECIORS Robert-L. Henry, III. President C. 0. Mtigee, Jr., Vice President Dr. Arthur W. Gillam. Secretary Mrs. Betty Herron T, E. Patterson Herbert C. Rule, Ill Dr. Peter T. Sherrill Submitted by the Staff of Little Rock Volunteers in Public Schools Tebruary 27, 1981TEL : Nov 05,92 L , 14:52 No .002 P.02 ] WWEBSflliEIN o o a o DG3 EDUCATION May 15, Mr, Herbert C, Rule, III President, Little Rock School Board c/o Rose, Nash, Law Associates MAY 21 19S1 720 W. Third trect SUPT. OFFICE Littlis Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Kr. RJle: Ab Exacutive Director of the National School Volunteer program, I am oft.nn called upon to speak in behalf of local school lunteer programs threatened ,,v budMvl As an ex-teacher in the Little Rock .Schools, 1 have good brLy sbound gteot bceu tsth.ankful for the dedicated support of certain community membara in 1965. Many of those VO same caring and responsible people are probably school volunteers today, letter. So I bring a special concern and urgency to tliis The Little Rock School Volunteer Program is recognwea, it has won prestigious national awards for its business/cducation partnerships But all of that pales in signa-prestigiovis national awards for its nationally recognized. and its community involvement componentG. ficance when one considers its contributions to the Little Rock communjty. Fiscal stress is confronting school districts from Washington, D.C, to Most of those that have school volunteer programs see that the Tacoma. is of additional time, expertise and services, for rate of return, in term
the minimal budget outlay is too enormous to forego. For those districts. especially in urban areas, that need the more intangxblc benefits of commu .. ___ j_ J_ _ ___________ 4-l-so 4 n sr'l'inol nity involvement to maintain a balanced atmosphere in the public schools. the decision should be equally clear: essential, the school volunteer program is The ini- The times demand local community support for public school endeavors, Reagan administration is asking uc to renew our faith in local private tiatives rather than dependence upon big government. The National .-.chool Volunteer Program is prepared to help public education meet the challenges implicit in the President',s policies, wWee hhaavvee ssuuppppoorrtt ffrroomm ccoorrppoorraattiioonn.s. and foundations to promote' parent and volunteer involvement in the public schools, and to assist desegregation efforts. school districts with the problems emanating from National School Voluntaar Program, Inc., 300 N. Waanington Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 (703) 836-4880 4 TEL: Nov 05,92 14:55 No .002 P.03 Mr. Herbert Rule, HI May 15, 1981 Page Two School Volunteer Program . r.nntitw^ encouraging and Little Rock, and we The Little Rock intcnfl to continue efforts to can do it without help public education a (iamonstrution I will continue to convey to Association, and Paul Strators, the value of The is doing the same things for supporting their iirvive these hard times. None of us within the public schools. ...1 of support from National School Boards Thomas Shannon, of the ialmon of the American Association school volunteerism. Little Rock School VolunteerL Program is too v cially nowl STG/rvm CC I Paul Masem Anne Brown of School Admini-alunble to forego, cspe- Sincerely, Sandra T. Gray Executive Director UlRS VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS RELEASE VIPS Needs Mentors For Students February 3, 1993 For more information, contact Debbie Milam at 324-2290 or 663-7336 Want to make the difference in the future of a Little Rock child? You can help a child succeed if you have Just one free hour a week by participating in the Little Rock Volunteers in Public Schools Mentoring Program, Approximately one hundred mentors are working with elementary-age students through the VIPS program. Mentors stop by the schools once per week to visit with their students. VIPS is currently trying to recruit and place 100 more mentors to work with children on a waiting list. Community organizations are urged to consider adopting the mentoring program as a community service project, Interested volunteers can receive more information at an orientation session at 6-00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9 in the Little Rock School District board room, 810 West Markham Street. The mentoring program is designed to increase students' interest in school and self-esteem by using an adult role model matched to each participating student. By acting as a special friend or advisor, the mentors encourage students to be enthusiastic about learning and staying in school. - MORE - 501 SHERMAN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72202 (501)324-229002'03 93 17:18 0301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @004/004 Little Rock School District NEWS REUEASE Parent Workshop Set on Motivation February 4, 1993 For more information, contact Valerie Hudson at 324-2292 Volunteers in Pubhc Schools (VEPS) and the Little Rock School District are hosting a parent program. Motivating Your ChUd To Succeed, on Sunday, February 7, 1993 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, feUowship room, 109 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock. The guest speaker. Dr. Emma Kelly Rhodes, was a dropout at 15 and the widowed moer of seven at age 29 who went on to receive her doctorate. Dr. Rhodes will share her personal expenences with parents to help them inspire their own children and encourage them to become more involved in their childrens education. Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community by providin
patrons an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of our children. Last year. 5,869 volunteers contributed 106,458 hours valued at $1,139,101 to the Little Rock School District. All parents of the Little Rock School District are invited to attend. For further information about the program or to make reservations, contact Valerie Hudson at 324-2292 or Catherine GUI at 324-2272. # # #02'03.-93 17:18 0301 324 2032 L R School Dlst 003 - 004 -- 0D)I VIPS Mentoring Program, page 2 Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community by providing patrons an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of our children. Last year, 5,869 volunteers contributed 106,458 hours valued at $1,139,101 to the Little Rock School District. For further information about the program or to reserve a place at the orientation, contact Valerie Hudson or Debbie Milam at the District VIPS office at 324-2292. # # #04/18/93 15:20 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM 12001/002 iiiRs VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS RET.EASF VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO CELEBRATE 2()Tll ANNIVERSARY April 16, 1993 For more information, contact Debbie Milam at 324-2297 (o), 663-7336 (h) Little Rock Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) will host its eleventh annual district-wide volunteer recognition reception, an "Evening for the Stars", on Tuesday, April 20, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at Dunbar Community Center at 16th and Chester Streets. This year's reception will celebrate VIPS' twentieth anniversary and recognize members of the community who helped found the program in 1972. Awards will be presented to recognize school with outstanding performance in volunteer involvement and school/business partnerships. A special award established by VIPS in honor of the program's founder, Jane Mendel, will be presented to a volunteer who has achieved an exceptional level of service. Entertainment will be provided by the J.A. Fair High School Wind Ensemble. A silent auction will also be held to raise funds for VIPS' program budget. The event is free and open to the public. Call 324-2290 to make reservations. -more- 501 SHERMAN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72202 (501)324-2290 C304/16/93 13:21 501 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @002'002 page two-VIPS VZPS was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community while providing patrons and citizens an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of children. Last school year, 5,869 people documented 106,458 hours of volunteer service valued at $1,139,101 to the Little Rock School District. 30 -06'03.93 12:24 SSai 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @002/003 June 3, 1993 VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS RELEASE VIPS Hosts a Mentor Appreciation Picnic For more information, contact: Debbie Milam at 324-2297 On Friday, June 4, 1993, Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) will host a year-end celebration picnic for participants in the VIPS Mentoring Program. The picnic will be held at McArthur Park in the gazebo area from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. ( II i I I The picnic is held to show appreciation to the mentors who spend one hour a week with students helping improve attitudes toward school and learning, as well as working to increase students self-esteem. The students families are invited to attend to encourage parents to get involved in their childs education. Approximately 150 people are expected to attend, among those will be a group of law students who tutor/mentor children at Rockefeller I ' i Elementary School. Most of the students participating in the mentoring program attend t I downtown incentive elementary schools (Franktu (jarland, Ish, Mitchell, Rightsell, RockefeUer and Stephens). Food for the picnic has been donated by T. C. Bar-B-Que and Hamburgers, Lindseys i Hospitality House, McDonalds of Broadway and Wonder Hostess Thrift Shop. Music will be provided by a volunteer, Michael Sinclair, and stories wUl be told by Curtis Tate, a weU-known local storyteller. - MORE - 501 SHERMAN LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72202 (501)324-2290 UAHUBI BBSS 06.03 93 12:24 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @003.003 I VIPS was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community by providing patrons an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of our children. i For more information about the picnic, contact Valerie Hudson or Debbie Milam 'of the I Districts Volunteers in Public Schools office at 324-2292. I I09/17-93 IS: 23 501 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @001/003 I LITTLE ROCK SCHOO 810 West MarkI Little Rock, AR L DISTRICT ham 72201 FAX (501) 324-2032 DATE: n, m3 TO: FROM: SENDER'S PHONE#: JO SUBJECT: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Number of Pages (include cover page Speed Dial Fax Phone Number 09/17/93 18:24 501 324 2032 L R School Dlst 0D5I @002'003 Little Rock School District NEWS RELEASE Students in LRSD Need Mentors September 17, 1993 For more information, contact Debbie Milam at 324-2290 Students in the Uttle Ruch School District incentive schools ate appenling to pntons to serve as mentors to help them succeed in school. By giving up one of your lunch hours a week and acting as a special friend or advisor you can help encourage a child to stay in school and become more enthusiastic about learning Approxiinately seventy mentors ate woriring with elementaty-age students through the VIPS program. Mentors stop by the schools once per week to visit with their students. Due to the increased demand for more mentors, VIPS is currently trying to recruit and place mentors with those children in need. Community organizations mentoring program as a community service project. are urged to consider adopting the Interested volunteers can receive more information at an orientation session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. September 28. in the Little Rock School District board room. 810 West Markham Street. The mentoring program is designed to increase students interest in school and self- esteem by using an adult role model matched to each participating student. -MORE -09/17/93 18:25 0501 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM 003/003 VIPS Mentoring Program page 2 volunteers in PubUc Schools (VIPS) was founded in pvide asdoan.. to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community by providing patrons an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of our children. Last year, 7,541 volunteers contributed 131,300.50 hours of service valued at $1,520,459.79 to the Little Rock School District. For further information about the program or to reserve a place at the orientation, contact Valerie Hudson or Debbie Milam at the District VIPS office at 324-2292. ###00 A7 '98'* 18:24 501 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @002/003 Little Rock School District NEWS RELEASE Students in LRSD Need Mentors September 17, 1993 For more information, contact Debbie Milam at 324-2290 Students in the Lirte Rock School Distdet incentive schools are appealing b patona serve as nenwrs to help them snored in school. By giving up one of yoor lunch houB a week and actino as a special friend or advisor you can help encourage a child to stay in school and become more enthusiastic about learning. Appravmateiy seventy mentors are working with elementary-age students through the VIPS program. Mentors stop by the schools once per week to visit with their students. Due to the increased demand for more mentors, VIPS is currently trying to recruit and place mentors with those children in need. Community organi2ations are urged to consider adopting the mentoring program as a community service project. Interested volunteers can receive more information at an orientation session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Septetnbet 28, in the Little Rock School District hoard room, 810 West Markham Street. ine mentoring program is designed to increase students interest in school and self- esteem by using an adult role model matched to each participating student. - MORE- West Markham and Izard Streets Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)374-336109 *17 '93* 18:25 501 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @003/003 VIPS Mentoring Program page 2 * Volm in Public Schools (VIPS) was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community by providing patrons an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of our children. Last year, 7,541 volunteers contributed 131,300.50 hours of service valued Rock School District. at $1,520,459.79 to the Little For further information about the program or to reserve a place at the orientation, contact Valerie Hudson or Debbie Milam at the District VIPS office at 324-2292.WWW Volunteers m Public Schools NEWS RELEASE LRSD Recruiting Mentors January 7, 1994 For more information, contact Debbie Milam at 324-2297 or 663-7336 or Jeanette Wagoner at 324-2020 The Little Rock School District Volunteers in Public Schools proPTam is appRaiing to the community to serve as mentors to children. By giving up one lunch hour a week to be a special friend or advisor volunteers can encourage children to stay in school and become more enthusiastic about learning. Due to an increased demand for mentors, VEPS is currently recruiting mentors to match with other children in need. Community organiTatinn'
are urged to consider adopting the mentoring program as a community service project. Interested volunteers can receive more information at an orientation session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, in the Little Rock School District board room, 810 West Markham Street. Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community by providing patrons an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of our children. Last year, 7,541 volunteers contributed 131,300.50 hours of service valued at $1,520,459.79. To reserve a place at the orientation or for further information about the program, contact Debbie Milam at 324-2297. ### Little Rock School District 501 Sherman Street Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 524-22901 09:17 0501 324 2032 L R School Dlst la 002/002 --- ODM uttle Rock School District NEWS RELEASE LRSD Students in Need of Role Models/Mentors
February 8, 1994 For more information, contact Debbie MUam at 324-2297 or 663-7336 or Jeanette Wagner at 324-2020 Students from the Little Rock School District, along with Volunteers in Public Schools, ! are appealing to the community to serve as role models/mentors to help children succeed in school. Volunteers can encourage children to stay in school and become more enthnsiastic about learning by giving up one lunch hour a week to be special friends and advisors. Community organizations are urged to consider adopting the mentoring program as a community service project. Interested volunteers can receive more information at an orientation session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, in e Little Rock School District board room, 810 West Markham Street. Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community by providing patrons an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of our children. Last year, 7,541 volunteers contributed 131,300.50 hours of service valued at $1,520,459.79. To reserve a place at the orientation or for further information about the program, ! contact Valerie Hudson at 324-2292. Jr jr 7?1 ^^794 13:38 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM 0 002/002 Volunteers in Public Schools NEWS RELEASE LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT LUNCHEON TO RECOGNIZE VIPS VOLUNTEERS February 11,1994 For more information, contact Debbie Milam at 324-2297 or 663-7336 or Jeanette Wagner at 324-2020 Little Rock Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) will host its annual recognition luncheon for school-based volunteer coordinators on Tuesday, February 15, 1994 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the University Adult Activity Center at 6401 West 12th Street. Arkansas First Lady Betty Tucker will be the luncheon's keynote speaker. VIPS was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers in the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. Last school year, 7,541 volunteers documented 131,301 hours of volunteer service valued at $1,520,459.79 Little Rock School District. to the -30- Little Rock School District 501 Sherm:an Sireer T irrle Rnrlr ar z'sntly'O9 94 14:30 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @002/002 Little Rock School District NEWS RELEASE LRSD Students in Need of Role Models/Mentors March 9, 1994 For more information, contact Debbie Milam at 324-2297 Jeanette Wagner at 324-2020 Students from the Little Rock School District, along with Volunteers in Public Schools, are appealing to the community to serve as role models/mentors to help children succeed in school. Volunteers can encourage children to stay in school and become more enthusiastic about learning by giving up one lunch hour a week to be special friends and advisors. Community organizations are urged to consider adopting the mentoring program as a community service project Interested volunteers can receive more information at an orientation session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, in the Little Rock School District board room, 810 West Markham Street. Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) was founded in 1972 to provide assistance to teachers and other staff members of the Little Rock School District by promoting school volunteerism. VIPS serves as a link between the District and the community by providing s patrons an opportunity to be significantly involved in the education of our children. Iyear, 7,541 volunteers contributed 131,300.50 hours of service valued at $1,520,459.79. To reserve a place at the orientation or for further information about the program, contact Valerie Hudson at 324-2292. ###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 (SOI) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 April 7. 1994 Ms. Debbie Milam Volunteers in Public Schools 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Debbie and Wonderful VIPS Colleagues: Thank you so much for the snazzy and eye-catching invitation to An Evening For The Stars, which came in todays mail. Sounds like you are gearing up for a terrific event where a great time will be had by all. 1 wish 1 could be there to enjoy the show, but 111 be in California on April 26, visiting my folks. Ill be thinking of you on that Tuesday though, and have my family save newspaper accounts of the evening so 1 can read all about it when 1 return. Best wishes for a star-studded good time! Love to all, Ann BrownAn Evening \ For The Stars V- < A APR 71994 ot DesagrcWion Monilofin^ t- 4 loin us for a special evening to honor and say "thank you" to Little Rock School District Volunteers Partners in Education and those who work with volunteers Tuesday. April 26, 1994 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Children's Museum of Arkansas 1400 W. Markham at the Train Station Please RSVP to 324-2290 (Because of limited space, we regret that we cannot include children.) Entertainment Awards Ceremony Reception Silent Auction Sponsored by Volunteers in Public Schools VOLUNTEER NeWS Volunteers in Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas Little Rock School District Midyear 1993-94 Mentors Can Make a Difference Everyone is talking about mentoring these days, but many times we are all talking about different things when we use the term. Most of the time, we mean a one-to-one relationship between an adult and a student designed to provide the student with a positive relationship with a caring adult. There are many benefits of mentoring. Students' feelings about themselves improve as they spend time with their adult friends who come to visit them. These visits expose students to different lifestyles, new careers and positive attention from caring adults. Students' attendance, grades and attitudes often show improvement. We can only address the problems facing our youth when thousands of private citizens become involvednot fust interested, or aware of the problems or concerned about the failings of our studentsbut involved. A mentor usually visits a student once per week during the school day to talk and work quietly on different types of projects. Many mentors visit on their lunch hours and spend the first 15-20 minutes of their visits eating lunch with the students. Most then spend the remainder of their time in the media center visiting with each other, reading, studying. playing games and engaging in many other age-appropriate activities. VIPS recommends screening all volunteers who will work with children as mentors due to the intimate nature of mentoring friendships. Screening helps us get to know more about our volunteers and their likes/dislikes, and helps ensure that those entering a mentoring program are appropriate for such volunteer assignments. The VIPS office has applications available for completing the screening process. Mentors need orientation as to what is expected of them. VIPS has designed a mentor handbook that can be used as a base for orientation, and the staff offers monthly ninety minute orientation sessions as well as train-the-trainer sessions for schools that want to handle their own training. We can only address the problems facing our youth when thousands of private citizens become involvednot just interested, or aware of the problems, or concerned abou t the failings of our studentsbut in vol ved. Many people have already volunteered to become mentors, but many more children are still waiting to be matched with adults. Schools are encouraged to add mentoring to their lists of volunteer opportunities. The VIPS staff can assist schools in setting up new programs, help with screening and training existing mentors who need it, and recruit new volunteers from the community to join mentoring programs. Contact Valerie Hudson or Debbie Milam at 324-2290 for more information. Did you know... One Person Can Impact Youth Violence Mentor a student who needs a friend. Visit a school whenever you can to eat lunch and talk to students. Speak to a class on your favorite subject. Chaperone a field trip. Involve your business or employer in a school/ business partnership. I
Provide incentives (certificates, ribbons, pencils, T-shirts, pizzas, sandwiches, videos, books, NJ money, etc.) for children who achieve school goals. Tutor a student who doesn't read well. Provide internships at your business for students, Provide part-time and summer jobs for students. *AlIow students to job shadow at your place of employment. *Help students prepare for college or job hunting. Sponsor a school club, such as gymnastics, dance, drama, art, music, drug abuse prevention, photography, etc. Join a school PTA. Get involved. Call 324-2290. 2 Volunteer News, Volunteers in Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas Midyear 1993-94 Investing In Youth The 1994 Arkansas Volunteer Directions Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Airport on Friday, April 29,1994. The conference theme is "Investing in Youth." Workshop topics include youth intervention programs, youth volunteerism and grant writing, as well as other topics associated with volunteer programs. Registration for the one-day conference is $45. Contact Debbie Milam, conference chairperson, at 324-2297 for information. Mentor! s I -I i A F bWId j V - VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 SHERMAN, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202 324-2290 Purpose: To provide assistance to the teachers and staff of the Little Rock School District by recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers in all district schools. VIPS motto is "Helping Teachers Help Kids." Virgil Miller, Jr., VJPS Board President VIPS Staff Debbie Milam. VfPS/Partners in Education Coordinator, Leia Hodges, Re-source Secretary
Valerie Hudson, Incentive School Coordinator
Lee Ann Matson. Resource Coordinator Gayle Wilson, School Coordinator Anna Zawislak, Office Manager Anna Zawislak. Editor Ten years and counting...Fatiinah Akbar and Barbara Moore received Superintendent Citations at the February 24th school board meeting for their ten years of volunteer service as VIPS chairpersons. Fatimah served at Ish and Forest Park and is presently VIPS chairperson at Stephens Incentive School. Barbara has managed the volunteer program at Western Hills for ten consecutive years. Fatimah and Barbara are examples of longterm commitment to the children of the Little Rock School District. They will be the first to tell you that it isa worthwhile investment. Thanks, Barbara and Fatimah, for making VIPS one of your lives' priorities! NAPE Announces Awards Entries must be postmarked by June 30 in two major awards programs being conducted by the National Association of Partners in Education this year. The McKee Foods Corporation Award will be given to six individuals who have contributed significantly to the development and extension of the Partners in Education movement at local, state, and/or national levels. The United Technologies Exemplary Award for School Volunteer and Partnership Programs will recognize three school volunteer programs and three business/agency/education partnerships that have been in operation for at least two years and have achieved substantive effects for their schools. Each of the six winning programs will receive a cash award of $1,000. Nomination forms are available from VIPS. Retired Teacher Volunteers Honored The Pulaski Heights Lions club recently presented their "Hall of Fame" awards to the following retired teachers who volunteer in the District: Dr. Rose Berry, Bernice Hayman, La vada P. Mason and Delois Sykes. Thanks, retired teachers, for continuing to share your experience with students! Midyear 1993-94 Volunteer News. Volunteers in Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas Luncheon Honors 3 The VIPS Board of Directors showed its heartfelt appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our school volunteer chairpersons by providing a gala luncheon in their honor February 15, at the Adult Activity Center. Arkansas' First Lady, Betty Tucker, led the school district administration, principals and VIPS Board members in praise of the importance of the chairperson's role in supporting their schools and teachers to benefit the children. Enjoying the moment (above, from left to right), Martha Rimmer, VIPS recording secretary
Mrs. Tucker
and Doris Williams, first vice president and co-chairperson of the event. (Right) Sadie Mitchell, principal of King and Vips board member
Susan Myers, VIPS chairperson at Mabelvale Elementary
Christy Rowe, chairperson at Cloverdale Elementary and her appreciative principal, Fredrick Fields. Chairpersons For Service to Schools 4 Volunteer News, Volunteers in Public Schools, Little Rock, Arkansas Midyear 1993-94 Little Rock School District Partners in Education March 1,1994 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Arkansas Cattlemen's Association Arkansas Children's Hospital Arkansas Democrat Gazette Arkansas Department of Health Arkansas Department of Human Services Arkansas Educational Television Network Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Arkansas Human Resources Association Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company Arkansas Power & Light Company Arkansas Sports Medicine Arkansas Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T) Associated Milk Producers AutoZone Babcock & Wilcox - ST Company Backyard Burgers Bimam Wood Nurseries, Ltd. Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Hospital Central Records Services, Inc. Courtyard by Marriott Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Educational Benefits, Inc. Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The Family Clinic, Ltd. First Commercial Bank Ghana Association of Arkansas Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Harrison Trane Air Conditioning Harvest Foods Harvest Foods Extra - Geyer Springs #4426 Holiday Inn West Janet Jones Realty Junior Deputy Sheriffs of Pulaski County KATV-TV Channel 7 Kenny Rogers Roasters Kids Spot Pediatric Physical Therapy Services Kroger #550 Kroger #582 - Colony West Kroger #604 Kroger #615 Kroger #632 - Asher Avenue KTHV-TV Channel 11 Little Rock Black Police Association Little Rock District Corps of Engineers Little Rock Municipal Water Works Little Rock Wastewater Utility Little Rock Zoo McDonald's - Markham Parkway McDonald's - Rodney Parham McDonald's - Roosevelt Meadowbrook Community Club Metropolitan Junior Chamber of Commerce Metropolitan National Bank Metropolitan Vo-Tech Education Center Mexico Chiquito Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard Modem Woodmen of America - Mallett District Neuro-Psychiatric Diagnostic Center Old Mill Bread & Flour Co. The Olive Garden Optimist Club of West Little Rock Outback Restaurant Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Pilot Club of Little Rock Pizza Inn Presbyterian Village Professor Bowl Rebsamen Insurance Rotary Club #99 - Downtown RSVP Catering Ruby Tuesday Sam's Club Sidney Moncrief Pontiac Buick GMC Truck Shorter College Smoky Hollow Foods Social Security Administration Southwest Hospital Southwestern Ml - Engineering Department Storer Cable Subway Systematics Information Services, Inc. Twin City Bank Twin City Bank - Capitol & Spring Twin City Bank - Heights Branch Twin City Bank - Park Plaza Twin City Bank - West Markham Unitarian Universalist Church University Hospital of Arkansas University of Arkansas at Little Rock (College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences) University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law University of Arkansas School for Medical Sciences US Department of Housing & Urban Development Wal-Mart #124 Wal-Mart #920 Waste Management of Arkansas (North) Way Out Willies Webster University Wendy's of Little Rock Wildwood Park for the Performing Arts The Willis Group,
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