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NOV 1 9 1991 Office of DesagregaiionM onitoring BOARDO F EDUCATION/COMMITMTEE TINGS CHEDULE SEE ATTACHMEN3 T Attachment 3 Welcome to a meeting of your School Board. I Board of Education Members Zonel Mable Mitchell 5006 Glenview Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72117 945-2431 (September, 1989 - September, 1992) Zone2 Prentice Dupins 2623 Lincoln Ave. North Little Rock, AR 72114 945-4570 (September, 1991 - September, 1994) Zone3 Reverend J.W. Johnson 2201 Franklin North Little Rock, AR 72114 771-4506 (September, 1991 - September 1994) Zone4 Emily Denton 2416 South Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 753-7396 (September, 1990- September, 1992) Zones Dixie Harrison 1 Shady Valley Court North Little Rock, AR 72116 753-1461 (September, 1990- September, 1993) Zone6 Pat Blackstone 3409 Bunker Hill Drive North Little Rock, AR 72116 753-5128 (September, 1990- September, 1993) Zone7 Lynn Hamilton 4103 Arlington North Little Rock, AR 72116 758-2209 (September, 1991 - September, 1994) James Smith, Superintendent 6315 Navajo Trail North Little Rock, AR 72116 835-3036 (Appointed by Board of Education July, 1989) North Little Rock School District P.O. Box 687  2700 Poplar St. North Little Rock, Arkansas 72115 501-771-8000 Welcome ... ... to a meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education. We are glad you are here. Your Board of Education believes that involved, informed parents and citizens are necessary for ensuring that your schools meet your expectations. We encourage you to attend board meetings often, to stay informed and to become active in school affairs. We believe that children will benefit. Board Responsibilities The Board's responsibilities include the formation and adoption of policies consistent with state and federal laws, with regulations set by the Arkansas Depanment of Education and with the considered interest of the community. The board is not an administrative body
administration is delegated to the board's executive officer (superintendent) and the administrative staff of the district. Other board responsibilities include securing money for operational needs, authorizing major expenditures, authorizing the purchase or sale of school property and adopting the annual operating budget. The board selects and employs the superintendent of schools and gives final authority for the hiring and discharging of all district personnel, upon the superintendent's recommendation. Board members review and evaluate all phases of the district's instructional programs. The board serves as final appeal for students, teachers, principals and patrons. The Agenda Items of action are listed on an agenda, prepared by the board president and superintendent. Agendas are available to patrons at the door of the Board Room on the afternoon of regular meetings. A majority of the board must vote in favor of an item in order for it to pass. No official action (other than adjournment) may be taken unless at least four members are present. Organization of the Board The board was reorganized in 1989 from a sixmember board with all positions elected at-large to a seven-member board with each position representative of a geographic zone. The reorganization will occur during a four-year period. Members elected before 1989 will continue to serve as at-large members until a scheduled election is held for the zone he or she represents. Positions are for alternating threeyear terms, and elections are held each September. Board officers include a president, vice president and secretary for one-year terms. The president presides at all meetings and performs other duties as prescribed by law. Officers are elected annually. About Board Meetings Regular meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the District Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street. Special meetings are called as needed to take action to meet a deadline, to deal with an emergency situation or to discuss an urgent matter. All meetings are open to the public except when the board convenes for an executive session. An executive session may be called to discuss personnel, student, legal or other matters prescribed by law which require a high degree of confidentiality. Actions regarding all issues are made in open session and become public record. Reports of Board Actions All actions of the board are recorded in official minutes and kept on file in the Superintendent's Office. Minutes are available to anyone making a legitimate request during office hours. Members of the news media regularly attend board meetings. Their reports of board business usually appear on evening televisions news broadcasts or in the following day's newspaper editions. Addressing the Board To encourage public participation in decisions, the board provides opportunities for individuals or delegations to speak on matters of their concern after board adjournment of official business. In respect for those in attendance, presentations should be as brief as possible. Topics for Citizen Input Patrons may address the board on subjects within board authority. The board does not, however, participate in debates on issues and usually defers any action on items discussed until subsequent meetings. The board is not obligated to consider any matter unless it receives notice with information on the matter in writing at least one week in advance of the meeting. In order to address the board formally and to be placed on the agenda, a written request must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the meeting date. The request should include the name, address and telephone number of the speaker and group, if any, he or she represents plus a brief summary of the topic to be discussed. District Administration James Smith Superintendent of Schools Bobby Acklin Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs Mable Bynum Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation Gene Jones Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Donald Watkins Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Guidelines for Addressing the Board To ensure that all persons have an opportunity to be heard and that meetings are conducted in an orderly, efficient manner, the board requests that speakers abide by the following guidelines: I. Each speaker is requested to use the lectern and microphone, to provide personal identification and to identify the group, if any, he or she represents. 2. Questions, suggestions, proposals or criticisms which have been presented verbally are more effective when also submitted in writing and signed by the individual or signed by the group's representative appearing before the board. 3. Persons appearing before the board are reminded, as a point of information, that members of the board are without authority to act independently on official matters. Questions may be directed to the board, but answers must be deferred pending consideration by the board. 4. Speakers may offer such objective criticism of school operations and programs as concern them
but in public session the board will not hear personal ' complaints about school personnel or about any person connected with the school system. All concerns should be addressed first at the school or district level, according to proper procedures for resolving problems, before referral to the board. 5. Speakers are requested to refrain from using inappropriate language and from engaging in any form of personal abuse. Need more information? Please call the Office of Information Services. 771-8013 I SCHOODLI STRICTSB OARDOSF DIRECTORS -i}LcJ. (c ... ___,,j _ Lc.,l\ . r  .. . COlnfIYO F PULASKI )..1J.CC:\il('-1-t,__:-),1 1/ i
,,ui:i" 1992 - 1993 tt,<,l.).-l-(2-c 3-vear terms i.ITTLER OCK* **43.9 Mills Dr. C. M. Mac Bernd1 Su12t. 1 810 West tlarkham1 LR 72201 324-2000 J. G. Jacovelli 6622 Gold Court 117 1994 :1resident Little Rock, AR 72209 568-7585 (H) John Moore 12015 Pleasant Tree Dr. 374-6535(W) /IS 1993 'lice President Little Rock, AR 72211 223-2297(H) ?atricia Gee 8409 Dowan Drive 569-2498(W) 116 1994 Secretarv Little Rock, A..1- 72209 562-0571 (H) 0orsey W. Jackson 2901 N. Fillmore 375-3275(W) 113 1994 1ember Little Rock, AR 72207 664-2393(H) Jr. Katherine P. Mitchell 1605 Welch St. 374-6305(W) ltl 1993 ::-1ember Little Rock AR 72206 375-9377(H) John A. Riggs 3600 Foxcroft 570-3528(W) 114 19921' ~-1ember Little Rock. AR 72207 223-8916(H) 3ill D. Hamilton 306 Arthur Drive 661-2590(W) 112 1992"' :1ember Little Rock, AR 72204 664-8727(H) ,',1992 LRSD school election postponed--when rescheduled, those elected shall serve to 1995 Hamilton was previously elected, and RiQQ"ws as anoointed to serve the unexpired term ~,JORTLHIT ILE ROCK**336 . Mills ~Ir. James Smith, Supt., P.O. Box 687, J:,.n. . R 72ll5 771-8000 ~~:ableM itchell 5006 Glenview Blvd. Ill 1995 President North Little Rock, AR 72117 945-2431 (H) ?at Blackstone 3409 Bunker Hill 116 1993  :-ice President North Little Rock, AR 72116 753-5128(H) ~)rentice Dupins 431 McCain Blvd., F-23 112 1994 :'iecretarv North Little Rock, AR 72116 791-0267(H) ~1ru1 Hamil ton 4103 Arlington 117 1994 :1ember North Little Rock, AR 72116 758-2209(H)
)ixie Harrison One Shady Valley Court 115 1993 '1ember North Little Rock, AR 72116 753-1461(1-I) ,~. W. Johnson 437 West Fourth St. 113 1993 _iember North Little Rock AR 72114 771-4 506 (H) '1arty Moore 4417 Central 114 1995 ,lember North Little Rock, AR 72118 758-318l(H) ~f-vear terms ':llJLASKCIO UNTSYP ECIAL**43.9M ills Mr. Bobby Lester, Supt. P.O. Box 1:3601L, .R. 72216 490-200( .,lr. Gene Goss 29 Narragansett Dr. !,fl 1994 .'resident North Little Rock1 A.~ 72120 835-8176(H) :'.r. Jim Burgett 35 Fairfield Drive 115 1994 _rice President North Little Rock. AR 72120 835-13ll(H) :"1r. Reedie Ray 414 East Valentine Rd. 117 1996 .Secretary Jacksonville AR 72076 982-5650(H) -~-I.r Doyan Matt hews 5422 Elizabeth Lane 113 1996 -1ember North Little Rock AR 72118 851-2097(H) Yrr. Mack NcAlis ter P.O. Box 956 982-449l(W) 1!6 1995 : 1iember Jacksonville, AR 72076 :irs. Mildred Tatum 11405 Highway 365 Ill 1995 :'1ember Little Rock, AR 72206 897-4842(H) .. :~.rs. Ruth White Tucker 19001 Kanis Road 112 1993 .1ember Little Rock, AR 722ll 821-3224(H) ~repared by Ms. Debbie Crownover, Secretary !".'""1~~,...,,l'l~
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:~) . .?: ~t~~ :J~~ : .~~ i~.~~-' ,0/16/92 372-7800 OCT i 9 1992 .. (5-year tenns) Mr. Cecil Bailey President Mr. Thomas Broughton Vice President Dr. George HcCrary Member Mr. E. Grainger Williams Member *1992 election postponed, Dr. Martin Zoldessy Member Ms. Debbie Crownover Secretary to the Board PULASKCIO UNIB'YO ARODF EDUCATION 1992 - 1993 5805 Eagle Creek North Little Rock, AR 72116 4602 W. 23rd Little Rock, AR 72204 t/2 Crestview Plaza Jacksonville, AR 72076 P.O. Box 366 372-4181 (W) tll NLRSD 1995 835-7104 (H) 664-6577(W) t/3 LRSD 199t 664-65 77 (H) South 982-455l(W) t/2 PCSSD 199'. North 372-3056(W) 115 LRSD 199,  Little Rock, AR 72203 666-8697(H) North position is currently at-large, but will be Zone 5 LRSD/No. 11601 Rodney Parham Little Rock, AR 72212 504 E. Devon Shen,ood, AR 72116 224-0200(W) //4 PCSSD 223-0lOO(H) South 372-7800(W) 835-9347(H) Secretary sine 1985 NO\ 1 9 , 1 omcoef o BOARDO F EDUCAffOB/COIIMITrAEGEE NDAASN DH IBUTES See Attaclments (August, Septellher, October, 1991) Attachment A toring NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent AGENDA REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5 p.rn. I. CALL TO ORDER, Lynn Hamilton, President II. INVOCATION, Doyne Ward, Director-Purchasing III. FLAG SALUTE IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President Dixie Harrison, Secretary Pat Blackstone, Member Emily Denton, Member Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member V. RECOGNITION OF PEOPLE/EVENTS/PROGRAMS A. Classrnates--s. Bolling . Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages . NLR Elementary Schools VI. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) A. Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.rn. (Regular) PAGE A-1 B. Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.m. (Special) PAGE A-8 VII. ACTION ITEMS--UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consider Recommendation on School Resource Officer and High School Crime Stoppers Program--Smith PAGE C-1 B. Consider Requests for Use of ~ine--J. Smith .. Agenda, Regular Board Meeting page 2 ,,, Tuesday, June 25, 1991, 5:00 p.m. VIII. ACTION ITEMS--NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Policy Changes--Policy CCC, Salary Deductions
CEA, Sick Leave
CEAA, Sick Leave Bank
CEE, Military Leave
CFEA, Compensatory Time for Teachers
CFF, Substitute Teachers
CFR, Tobacco Use by Employees
CGF, Notification to Teachers
and DBBB, Secondary Organization--Resulting from Negotiations--Smith (First Reading) PAGE H__ B. Consider Policy Changes on FAC, Attendance Requirements
and CEJ, Holidays--Smith (First Reading) PAGE 8-24 c. Consider Policy CFS--Drug Testing--Smith (Second Reading) D. Consider Textbook Adoption--G. Jones E. Consider Energy Grant--J. Massey F. Consider Employment of Personnel--Morris G. Consider Items on Bid List-~Ward A. Television Equipment H. Consider Requests for Use of Buildings PAGE 8-28 PAGE I-1 PAGE E 1 PAGE P-1 PAGE R-1 PAGE S-1 I. Consider Adoption of School Budget for 1991-92-D. Watkins J. Consider Payment of Regular Bills--Watkins K. Consider Monthly Administrative Reports-Watkins IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Report on Negotiations B. Report on Summer School--Jones X. CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE T-1 PAGE T-6 PAGE I-2 A. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting-~Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5:00 p.m., ) XI. ADJOURNMENT XII. VISITORS NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. The regular meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education was held on Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. The invocation was given by James Morris, Director of Personnel, with the flag salute following. Present Absent Others Present Votes Needed Agenda Changed Roll Call Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President Pat Blackstone, Acting Secretary Emily Denton, Member J. w. Johnson, Member Dixie Harrison, Secretary Prentice Dupins, Member James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of the District
Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs
Mable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation
Gene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Donald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
James Morris, Director of Personnel
Doyne Ward, Director of Purchasing
several other staff members
members of the CTA
patrons of the District
members of the press
and Bettye Albright, Secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Mr. Hamilton called attention to two members of the Board being absent and four votes being needed for passage of any motion made by the Board. Mr. Hamilton asked that the two items listed under reports: July 15 Federal Court decision and use of Pine be changed as action items under unfinished business in order for the Board to act on these items if they wished. This was mutually agreed to by the other members of the Board. A-1 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.rn. Disposition of Minutes YEAS: NAYS: Report by Attorney Board Discussion Recommendation Motion to Appeal YEAS: NAYS: Use of Pine/ Public Hearing A-2 Mr. Hamilton called for the dispcsition of the minutes of the regular meeting of Tuesday, June 25, 1991, 5 p.m. As there were no corrections, Mrs. Denton moved to accept the minutes as presented. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion. Elackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins,Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton called on Steve Jones, District attorney, to present a report and recommendation on the July 15 court decision. Mr. Jones explained that the North Little Rock District was recognized by Judge Wright as not being part of the plan, but might wish to appeal in order to be a part of the future planning. He reported that the other three parties--the Joshua Intervenors, Little Rock, and Pulaski County had filed an appeal. Mr. Jones felt North Little Rock could live with the July 15 order, but the cost of the appeal would be minimal--a few hundred dollars--for a coattail brief. He mentioned the fact that since no one was on the other side of the opinion, North Little Rock could be considered an appellee by the courts if not involved in the appeal. He also spoke of the importance of unity among the parties. Board discussion included reversal of opinion, cost to District, revisions allowed by the settlement agreement
opinion of Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals1 nonfundamental issue1 relationship with other parties
agreement among parties when modifying plan1 parameters needed for changes agreed upon1 pros and cons on appealing1 results if win or lose1 article in paper mentioning consensus of Boards
and and wishes of patrons in the District. Mr. Jones recommended that the Board join in the appeal as he thought unity among the parties was important. Mrs. Denton moved to join with other parties in the appeal of the July 15 court decision. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton asked Mrs. Mitchell to report on the item for the use of the Pine Elementary building. Mrs. Mitchell reported on the number attending the public hearing July 16 at Pine for the purpose of hearing from the community on what services they wanted from the group using the building. She referred to the meeting being Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 3 ~ Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. Use of Pine continued Motion to Defer YEAS: NAYS: Proposals Audit Recommendation Motion YEAS: NAY: Student Truancy Supt.' s Report taped for the Board members who had not attended the meeting. She reported on the decision to asked for written proposals from those wishing to lease the building with a deadline set for August 14. She explained that the press release had gone out from the Superintendent's office on July 19, and that it was hoped that action would be taken by the Board at the regular meeting in August. Rev. Johnson moved to defer action until the August Board meeting. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. After discussion by the Board, it was decided that this item would be tabled until all necessary information was received by the Board in order for action to be taken. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Rev. Johnson requested that copies of the submitted proposals be sent to the Board the week-end following the deadline. Mr. Hamilton called on Mr. Smith to make his recommendation to the Board resulting from the 1989-90 audit. Mr. Smith explained that with the Board's direction at the last regular me~ting, he had talked with Mr. Mike Cobb, the District's auditor, and felt the best procedure was to hire Mr. Cobb on an hourly basis to work with and advise the bookkeeping department before decisions are reached on its future needs. Mr. Smith reported that Mr. Cobb had estimated he would need to work two weeks'now with another fifty hours spr~ad throughout the year as a maximum, with his rate at $45 per hour. He recommended approval by the Board. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Mitchell seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Action Items-New Business First item to consider under new business was action on student truancy--Act 867 of 1989". Mr. Hamilton called on Mr. Smith for his recommendation. Mr. Smith referred to the recommendations from the discipline committee in which one was for truant officers, so the District had decided to enter into an agreement with the North Little Rock Police Department (under Act 867 of 1989) for the purpose of trying to curtail student truancy. He called attention to a memo from Dana Chadwick, Director of Secondary Education, con-taining procedures for the implementation of plans to A-3 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 4 Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.rn. Student Truancy continued Supt.' s Recommendation Motion Board Supt.'s Report YEAS: NAYS: Drug Testing YEAS: NAYS: ASBA Fees YEAS: NAYS: A-4 keep the students in school. He referred to the police checking students seen out of school during reaular school hours
and if do not have a pass, being~trar.sported to a designated location, such as the alternative school. Mr. Smith explained that the procedures will be looked at and possibly defined, but that action needed to be taken by the Board in order for the information to be included in the student handbook. He recommended that the North Little Rock School District enter into an agreement with the Police Department for the purpose of curtailing student truancy with future refining procedures. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Mitchell seconding the motion. Discussion by the Board included plans for vehicles driven by the students apprehended
parents who work accompanying students
photo I.D.
getting the information into the handbooks and to the newspapers. Mr. Smith reported that cameras for taking photos for I. D. had been donated to the District
that he would be making recommendations concerning truant officers to the Board in the near future
and that he had discussed these plans with the police department. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Next item concerned drug testing for employees driving school vehicles. Mr. Smith asked that the Board approve the concept with the view of approving a policy at a later meeting for preemployment testing for transportation, maintenance, and operation staff. He explained that random testing would be considered for those already employed by the District. Mrs. Denton moved to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to secure a policy for drug testing those driving District vehicles. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Smith asked the Board to consider the 1991-1992 membership fees in the Arkansas School Boards Association. He called attention to the amount due, $1,210, as listed in the agenda. He, recommended approval. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs~ Mitchell seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 5 ~ Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. Purchasing Program YEAS: NAYS: Personnel Report YEAS: NAYS: Bids YEAS: NAYS: New Format Next, Mr. Hamilton called on Doyne Ward to explain the cooperative purchasing program for Board consideration. Mr. Ward called attention to the recent action taken at the 1991 session of the Arkansas Legislature enacting Act 759, creating a new recycling purchasing program for all cities, counties, and school districts for paper products. He explained that no fee was required for membership in the Cooperative Purchasing Program, and the District would not be obligated to purchase from the State Purchasing Program if a cheaper price was found. He recommended Board approval of the Resolution to comply with Act 749. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Mitchell seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton called upon James Morris, Director of Personnel, to present the personnel report and to include all recommendations for certified and classified changes at one time. Mr. Morris called attention to the certified and classified resignations, certified, administrative, and classified transfers
and new staff members. He recommended approval of the personnel report. Rev. Johnson so moved, with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton asked Mr. Ward to present the bids. Mr. Ward called attention to those listed in the agenda, plus one additional bid for ramps and walks at the stadium from Hollis Construction Company in the amount of $11,600. The other bids included Xerographic paper, video equipment
district handbook
district forms
chain link fence
and the excavation/fence removal. Mr. Ward recommended Board approval of the specified bid. (The bids will be included with permanent minutes.) Rev. Johnson moved to accept the recommendation of Mr. Ward on the specified bids. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mrs. Mitchell expressed appreciation for the new format for reporting the bids. A-5 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 6 Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.rn. Use of Buildings YEAS: NAYS: Monthly Bills Questions About Bills YEAS: NAYS: Monthly Reports YEAS: NAYS: Letter of Congrats Discipline Report A-6 Mr. ward presented one request for the use cf buildings-Junior League of North Little Rock requesting use of East Campus auditorium for the Red Stocking Follies of 1992, April 22 through April 25. He recommended Board approval. Mrs. Mitchell so moved, with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Mr. Hamilton called on Donald Watkins to present the bills for Board consideration. Mr. Watkins called attention to the listing in the agenda submitted for Board consideration. He recommended Board approval. Rev. Johnson so moved, with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Questions by the Board included the bill of $6,550.54 to the Excelsior Hotel, which was for an Outstanding Student Recognition Program, sponsored by the State Department of Education, paid through the District
and the bill to the Lit~le Rock School District for Magnet Schools and students, $307,398.84. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absenl) Next, Mr. Watkins submitted the regular monthly administrative reports for the Board's approval. He called attention to the minus figure shown under Instruction: Materials and Other--$425,051--on the Expenditure Report. He explained that this had resulted from the purchase of textbooks
the comped program
and the schools changing format for spending funds. Mrs. Denton moved to accept the reports a.s presented. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent) Information Items Mr. Hamilton called attention to the letter from Governor Clinton congratulating Elizabeth Fulton, a high school teacher, for being selected as a state-level awardee in the Natio~al Science Foundation. Mr. Hamilton called on Bobby Acklin to present the discipline report for 1990-91. Mr. Acklin called attention to a handout compiled to comply with a court order, including the number of incidents (suspensions, etc.), and the number of students involved by school. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 7 Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. Meetings of Board Motion to Adjourn YEAS: NAYS: Adjourr.ment Mr. Hamilton called attention to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5 p.m., and the budget workshop set for Tuesday, August 6, at 5:30 p.m. As this concluded the business of the agenda, Mr. Hamilton called for a motion to adjourn. Mrs. Mitchell so moved, with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Blackstone, Denton,Hamilton,Johnson,Mitchell None (Dupins and Harrison absent} Mr. Hamilton declared the meeting duly adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Lynn Hamilton, President Pat Blackstone, Acting Secretary Visitors ' Mr. Hamilton opened the meeting for anyone in the audience wishing to address the Board. No one approached the Board. A-7 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.~. A special meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education was held on Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:40 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. Present Absent Others Present Purpose of the Meeting Food Service Budget ROLL CALL Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President Dixie Harrison, Secretary Emily Denton, Member  Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member Pat Blackstone, Member James Smith, Superintendent and Treasurer of the District
Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs
Mable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation
Gene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Donald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
several other staff members, members of the press, and Bettye Albright, Secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Mr. Hamilton called attention to the purpose of the special meeting--consideration of proposed food service budget for 1991-92
consideration of proposal for engineering studies for energy grant applications
and consideration of the proposed policy for pre-employment drug testing. He asked that one item be added--an executive session to hear a personnel matter. This was mutually agreed to by the other members of the Board. Mr. Hamilton called upon Superintendent Smith to present the proposed food service budget for 1991-92. Mr. Smith called attention to the budget as prepared by James Pearson, Director of School Food Services. He explained that action A-8 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.m. Budget continued Question by Board YEAS: NAYS: Engineering Studies YEAS: NAYS: Preemployment Drug Testing Policy YEAS: NAYS: Executive Session was needed due to the time factor in getting forms printed and information to patrons concerning the price increase proposed for next school year. Mr. Smith recommended approval of the budget including the price increases for lunch and breakfast. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Upon questioning by the Board, the Administration reported that the reasons for the price increases was for salaries and an increase in commodities. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Next, Mr. Smith presented proposals from the maintenance department for engineering studies necessary to apply for energy grants. He explained that the previous engineering studies had been used for previous applications. He called attention to the two proposals with the low quote from Goodman Engineers, Inc. being recommended. Mrs. Denton moved to accept the proposal as presented. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Harnilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Hamilton asked Mr. Smith to present the proposed policy for pre-employment drug testing. Mr. Smith called attention to the material from the District's attorney, Steve Jones, concerning a policy for pre-employment drug testing, with plans for random testing for those already employed by the District who drive District vehicles-transportation, maintenance, operation, and the Superintendent of Schools--in the future. Mr. Smith recommended Board approval of the suggested policy/procedures. Mrs. Harrison moved to accept the plans as presented. Mrs. Denton seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) At 5:45 p.m., Mr. Hamilton adjourned the meeting into executive session to consider a personnel matter. Open Session The Board reconvened into open session at 6:40 p.m. Motion to Adjourn YEAS: NAYS: As no action was taken, Mrs. Mitchell moved to adjourn. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Hatrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) t Minutes,. Regular Board Meeting page 3 Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.m. Adjournment Mr. Hamilton declared the meeting adjourned into workshop session at 6:45 p.m. Lynn Hamilton, President Dixie Harrison, Secretary A-10 I. II. III. IV. v. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOO~ DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent AGENDA REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. CALL TO ORDER, Lynn Hamilton, President !~"VOCATION, Justin Green, Sixth Grade Student from Park Hill, son of Tommy and Deborah Green FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President Dixie Harrison, Secretary Pat Blackstone, Member Emily Denton, Member Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member RECOGNITION OF PEOPLE/EVENTS/PROGRAMS A. North Little Rock's 1991-92 Teacher of the Year-Judy Pierson, Baring Cross CCE Coordinator B. Superintendent's Honor Roll--S. Bolling  Greg Daniels, Director, Computer Services . Liz Fulton, Teacher, NLRHS WEST Campus  Suzie Patrick, NLRHS Volunteer VI. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) A. Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5:00 p.m. (Regular) PAGE A-1 B. Thursday, September 5, 1991, 5:30 p.m. (Spec.) PAGE A-11 VII. ACTION ITEMS--UNFINISHED BUSINESS None Agendp, Regular Board Meeting  page 2 ., Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5:00 p.m. VIII. ACTION ITEMS--NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Reorganization'of the Board--Chairman Hamil ton PAGE C-1 B. Consider Designation of the Superintendent as Treasurer of the District--Chairman PAGE C-1 c. Consider Designation of the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services as Ex Officio Financial S~cretary-- Chairman PAGE C-1 D. Consider Policy Changes--Policy CCC, Salary Deductions
CEA, Sick Leave
CEAA, Sick Leave Bank
CEE, Military Leave
CFEA, Compensatory Time for Teachers
CFF, Substitute Teachers
CFR, Tobacco Use by Employees
CGF, Notification to Teachers
and DBBB, Secondary Organization--Resulting from Negotiations--Smith (Second Reading) PAGE 8-1 E. Consider Policy Changes on FAC, Attendance Requirements
and CEJ, Holidays--Smith (Second Reading) PAGE B-24  F. Consider Approval of Special Education Budget Application--D. Watkins PAGE D-1 G. Consider Textbook Adoption Cornmittee--G. Jones PAGE I-1 H. Consider Chapter I Improvement Plan--Jones PAGE I-2 I. Consider Approval of Teacher of To~~orrow Concept--Bynurn J. Consider Employment of Personnel--Morris K. Consider Items on Bid List--D. Ward A. Stack Chairs L. Consider Requests for Use of Ruildings--Ward M. Consider Revision of Building Fee Schedule-Ward PAGE P-1 PAGE -R--1- FAGE S-1 PAGE S-4 N. Consider Administrative Salary Schedule and Classified Salary Schedule--Smith o. Consider Payment of Regular Bi11s--Watkins P. Consider Monthly Administrative Reports-Watkins PAGE T-1 PAGE T-11 Agenda, R~gular Board Meeting page 3 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5:00 p.m. IX. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Letter notifying Liz Fulton, Biology Teacher at the West Campus, of being selected for Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. PAGE 2:l_ B. Letter from STEP, Inc. PAGE .kl_ c. Letter frcm Representative Ray Thornton on ?reject Even Start Grant. PAGE .J.:L D. Annual Report to Public on Standards--Jones X. CALENDAR OF EVENTS A. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting--Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5:00 p.rn. B. Fall Regional Meeting of ASBA at HLRHS East Campus on Thursday, October 3, 1991, 6:30 p.m. c. The National Co~mittee for School Desegregation Region VI Conference at the LR Hilton October 31-November 1. XI . ADJOURNMENT XII. VISITORS .. . ., NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5 p.m. The North Littl~ Rock Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, at 5 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. The invocation was given by Doyne Ward, Director of Purchasing, with the flag salute following. Present Absent Others Present Agenda Changed Roll Call Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice President , Dixie Harrison, Secretary Pat Blackstcne, Member Emily Denton, Member Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member None Mr. James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of District
Mable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregaticn
Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs
Gene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Donald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
James Morris, Director of Personnel
Doyne Ward, Director of Purchasing
Jerry Massey, Dire-:tor of School Plant Services
Dana Chadwick, Director of Secondary Education
several other staff members, members of the CTA
patrons of the District
members of the press, television stations
and Bettye Albright, Secretary to the Superintendent, were also pre~ent. Mr. Hamilton asked for a change in the agenda--thc item under informatior.al items for a report on negotiations to be placed undez action items--unfinished business--as item B.l. This was mutually agreed to by the members of the Board. A-1 Minutes, Regular Beard Meeting page 2 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.rn. Classmates Update on Program New Partners Minutes of 7/23/91 and 8/6/91 Approved YEAS: NAYS: School Resource Officer Program Report on Trip A-2 Mr. Hamilton returned to the printed crder of the agenda, asking Scharmel Bolling, Coordinator of Information Services, to present the new classmates for the District. Ms. Bolling updated the Board on the classmates program in the District, reporting that since 1986, starting with two partners, it had grown to 34. She also reported on the total number of hours given and the monetary assistance received by the District through the program. Ms. Bolling introduced two representatives from Southwestern Bell and Ms. Esther Crawford, Director of Elementary Education, on the new classmates program with the Yellow Pages for grades two through six. Rev. Johnson presented certificates to those involved. Disposition of Minutes Mr. Hamilton called for the disposition of the minutes for the regular m~eting on Tuesday, July 23, 1991, 5 p.m. and the special meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 1991, 5:30 p.m. As there were no correct..ions, Mrs. Harrison moved to accept both sets of minutes as printed in the agenda. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Action Iterns--Unfinished Business Mr. Smith presented the Administration's recommendation for a school resource officer at the two high school campuses for a high school crime stopperb program. He reported on a trip taken by several city representatives, including members of the police department, along with schooi representatives--the two high school principals and the director of secondary education--to Grand Prairie and Arlington, Texas, to view a similar program at the schools tht~re. Mr. Smith called on Dana Chadwick to report on the trip. Mr. Chadwick explained the purpose of the trip and the planned program as a type of pro activity measure--that two officers had been selected by Chief Nolan--Gary Canady and Frank White--who, it was felt, would work well with the young people on the campuses. He reported that this would be the first progr~ of its kind in Arkansas if approved by the Board. Mr. Chadwick referred to the job description listed in the agenda, citing safety and citizenship, for goals of the program. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting .. p'age 3 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Supt.' s Meetings Mayor/ Chief of Police Approval Board Questions Chief/ Mayor's Responses Board Discui.
sion on Funds Race of Officers Discussed Supt.'s Recommendation/ E:<ecutive Session Mr. Smith reported on his meeting with Chief Nolan and Mayor Hays and a meeting held with students, parents, community leaders, and Board member, Mable Mitchell, who all had indicated positive feelings about the program . .Mayor Hays endorsed the program concept and also the two officers chosen for the positicns. Chief Nolan felt the prcgram would present a positive image for the police officers to the students and the public, as the crime stoppers program had been which was started to aid the police department during the past year. Chief Nolan also brought up the possibility of a new program DARE (drugs, etc.) for the lower grades in the future. He reported to the Board that the two officers would report to Captain Johnson of the police department and the school principal. Questions by the Board included whether or not the officers would be in uniform, would carry a gun, and the funding. Chief Nolan explained that it would be optional whether the officers wore a uniform or not, but that it was necessary for them to carry firearms at all times. Mayor Hays explained that it was hoped that the City and the District could share the cost on an equal basis  for the two officers' salary. The Board asked Mr. Smith if the money was available, and Mr. Smith explained that he felt the program was important enough to try and secure funds through a grant
or if necessary, he \,
Ould solicit the necessary money from the community. It was asked by the Board if both officers being white would be objected to by the black community. Mrs. Mitchell, who had met with the group, reported en this being discussed, but that she had been assured that the two officers being recommended had no bias and were veteran officers who appeared would be a~le to handle the program regardless of race or gender. Other members of the Board expressed concern for this situation and the sensitivity of the officers in charge. Mr. Smith recommended approval of the program. Mr. Dupins asked fer the Board to adjourn into executive session to consider a personnel mutter. The Board went into executive session at 5:40 p.m. and returned at 5:55 p.m. Mr. Hamilton called for a motion concerning the crime stoppers program and resource officers at the high school campuses as recommended by Sup~rintendent Smith. A-3 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 4 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Motion YEAS: NAYS: Use of Pir,e Recommendation Eoard Discussion STEP'S Withdrawal Board Response Question YEAS: NAYS: Negos. A-4 Rev. Johnsen moved to accept the recommendation from Superintendent Smith with the proviso that, at the end of the semester, the program would be evaluated to see if the District wished to continue. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. Blackstcne,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Jchnson,Mitchell None Next item for Board consideration was the use of Pine Elementary Building. Mr. Smith reminded the Boord that the public hearing had been held and proposals had been received and sent to the Board for consideration. He asked that Mrs. Mitchell make her recommendation to the Board. Mrs. Mitchell reported on studying the proposals, tolking with the people in the Eastgate area, holding meetings, to see what is wanted by the people of the area, as directed by Judge Wright. She recommended that the three groups, who had presented proposals to the Board, meet with the Administration to work out a compromise on the use of Pine, Rev. Johnson seconded th~ motion, with the stipulation that the District attorney be involved in the finalization of the agreement with the groups. Board discussion involved concern of the three groups being able to utilize the sam~ building without conflicts
space consideration
services rendered by the grcups
duplication of services
equal distribution of the school
diversity of community over services available to different groups and ages
concern about Administr~tion working on the compromise
and possibility of STEP not wanting to be included under these conditions. Mr. Hamilton asked the representative of STEP if they were still opposed to sharing the facility, and Mrs. Sevier said they would not be interested under the conditions of the recommendation. The Board regretted STEP's decision to not share in the use of the building, but that if others requested to be included in the future, it would be considered. Mr. Dupins called for the question. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell Blackstone Mr. Hamilton called upcn Mr. Smith to make a repcrt on the progress of negotiations on salaries. Minute:,, Regular Board Meeting .. page 5 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Report by Supt. Board Discussicn Deadline Motion on Impasse Beard Discu5sion 'l'rust F'und Law CTA Remarks Board Direction Motion Withdrawn Break Mr. Smith regretted the misinformation that had gctten out concerning salaries. He reported the two negotiating teams were close to solving the problem, and hoped to resolve the situation in a short period of time. Board members discussed the teachers not having raises and contracts by the time school started
going to impasse
bad coromunications with people not being informed
negotiating in good faith
CTA representing all teachers by the Agreement with the Board
intention of the law to get the trust fund money to the teachers as soon as possible
both teams completing the negotiation process as quickly as possible
setting a deadline to complete negotiations or go to impasse
and teachers, teaching, not worried about finances. Mr. Hamilton discussed setting a deadline for the salary negotiations to be completed. Mrs. Denton moved that the Board declare impasse one week frcrn tonight if agreement has not been reached by the two teams ready to bring to the Board for approval. Seconded by Mrs. Blackstone. Additional discussion by the Board included allowing the two teams to continue negotiations in good faith
clarification cf the trust fund money and its distribution
and negating the negotiations process. Superintendent Smith referred to the law which states that the money will be distributed equally unless the majority of the teachers and Board vote otherwise. He felt the teams were close to agreement. Ms. Sheehan also agreed that the teams were close
that the meeting today had been ccngenial
that the held up was looking at cost figures by both groups
and asked for faith in the teams. The Board directed the Board team to negotiate in good faith and asked the CTA team to do the same and to come to an agreement without going to impasse. Mrs. Denton withdrew her motion, and Mrs. Blackstone withdrew her second. The Board took a ten minute break, reconvening at 7:05 p.m. A-5 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 6 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Policy Changes Policy Changes thru Negos./ First Reading Motion Discussion on Policy CFR CTA Response Board nesponse CTA' s Question on CFF Question YE/\S: NAYS: Two Additional Policy Changes/ First Reading YEAS: NAYS: A-6 Action Items--New Business Mr. Hamilton culled upon Hr. Smith to present recomrnended policy changes resulting from negotiations. Mr. Smith present the following policies for Board approval on the first reaoing: CCC, Salary Deductions
CEA, Sick Leave
CEAA, Sick Leave Bank
CEE, Military Leave
CFEA, Compensatory Time for Teac_hers
CFF, Substitute Teachers
CFR, Tobacco Use by Employees
CGF, Notification to Teachers
and DBBB, Secondary Organization. Rev. Johnson moved to approve the recommended changes for the policies listed for the first reading. Mrs. Blackstone seconded the motion. Discussion involved Policy CFR, Tobacco Use by Employees. Mr. Smith explained to the Board that this was a negotiated item, but if it was not workable, it could be brought back to the table another time. Ms. Sheehan reported on the survey taken and the results studied by a committee before a recommendation was made. Board discussed the number involved
a compromise
if all employees were involved
t=xtreme measures of policy, and support. Ms. Sheehan called attention to Policy CFF, Substitute Teachers, in that it was not like the one signed off on by the two teams. It was explained that the only other change had been a requirement from the Federal Government. Vote was called for. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,H~rrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Next item for consideration was two additional policy changes--FAC, Attendance Requirements, and CEJ, Holidays. Mr. Smith explained that the age limit had been changed from 17 to 18 for school attendance and that Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday had been added to the policy for  District-wide observance. He recommended Board approval on the first reading. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Harrison seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Minut~s, Regular Board Meeting .. p'age 7 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Policy CFS/ Second Reading YEAS: NAYS: Textbook Adoption YEAS: NAYS: Energy Grant Discussion YEAS: KAYS: Personnel Vacancies YEAS: NAYS: Next, Mr. Smith presented Policy CFS--Drug Testing--for Board approval on the second reading. Mrs. Harrison mcved to accept Policy CFS--Drug Testing--as presented by Superintendent Smith en the second reading. Mr. Dupins seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hamilton called on Gene Jones to present the recommended textbook adoption. Mr. Jones reminded the Board that at the time other secondary textbooks had been adopted, the committee delayed a decision on the Arkansas History Textbook, because only one textbook was available for review. He explained that the Committee met on August 20 and selecttd those listed in the agenda. He recorornended Board approval. (These will be included with permanent minutes.) Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hamilton called on Jerry Massey, Director of School Plant Services, to present his recommendation on an energy grant. Mr. Massey explained that the funcs would be spent at the East Campus Main Building, Lakewood Middle, and Rose City Middle Schools, with $114,000 for in-kind labor for the District. Mrs. Harrison moved to approve the energy grant as presented by Mr. Massey. Mrs. Mitchell seconded the motio~. Discussion included the possibility of applying for a loan from the Revolving Loan Fund for the District's cash part of this project, $162,888
the energy savings the District would receive in less than five years
and the age of the buildings involved. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hami:~ton called on James Morris to present the personnel report for the Board's consideration. Mr. Morris called attention to the resignations, new hires, and the transfer~. He also reported on two vacancies--one certified and one classified, which he felt would be filled quickly. He recommended Board approval of the various activities of the personnel departme:nt. Mrs. Blackstone so moved with Mrs. Denten seconding the motion. Upon questioning by the Board, Mr. Morris reported that the certified position was a special education spot at Ridgercad Middle School and the classified spot was at Rose City Middle School for an aide. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None A-7 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 8 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Bids YEAS: NAYS: Use of Equipment Use of Facilities YEAS: NAYS: School Budget Concerns of Board Supt.' s Remarks Questicn YEAS: NAYS: A-8 Mr. Hamilton called on Doyne Ward to present the items on the bid list. Mr. Ward called attenticn tc one bid on television equipment, recommending the low bid on all items. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Mitchell seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None It was asked what the equipment would be used for, and Mr. Ward reported for TV broadcasting. Mr. Ward presented one request for use of District facilities--UALR to use West Campus for the Off-Campus Credit Program. He recow.mended Board approval. Mrs. Denton so moved with Mrs. Harrison seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Jchnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hamilton called on Donald Watkins to present the school budget for 1991-92. Mr. Watkins called attention to the budget material being sent to the Board prior to the meeting. He explained that some areas had been reduced and transferred since the budget workshop, such as desegregation, instruction. etc. The proposed budget showed receipts of $35,630,385 and expenditures of $36,203,434. Mr. Watkins warned the Board of the seriousness of the tight budget. Rev. Johnson moved to approve the budget as presented by Mr. Watkins. Mrs. Denton seconded the motion. Concerns expressed by the Board were elementary music books
copying machines in the schools
reduction of contingency fund
millage rededication acted on by the Courts
and being covered on the appeal for millage rededication. Mr. Smith talked of money being earmarked
enrollment for the year being down again--loss of 7 4 stud~nts, which will affect the district next year with a revenue loss of approximately $150,000
and the need for maintenance on several school buildings. Mr. Hamilton called for the vote on acceptance of the school budget for 1991-92. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None Minutes, Regular Beard Meeting page 9 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. Monthly Bills YE1'.S: NAYS: Monthly Reports New Format YEAS: NAYS: Summer Schoel ROPES Opening of School Calendar/ Motion to Adjourn YEAS: NAYS: -- - ------- Mr. Hamilton called on Mr. Watkins to present the monthly bills for the Board's consideration. Mr. Watkins called attention to the listing in the agenda, and recorr.mended approval. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. Blackstcne ,Denton ,Dupins, llumil ton, Harrison, Johnson ,Mitchell None Next, Mr. Watkins called attention to the regular monthly administrative reports, citing a mistake on the summary of expenditures of over $800,000 on Capital Outlay item. He reported that this money had not been spent as shown. He submitted the reports for Board approval. Rev. Johnson so moved, and Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Upon questioning by the Board, Mr. Watkins explained that the new format for reporting will be used at the September meeting. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Jchnson,Mitchell None Mr. Hamilton called on Gene Jones to make a report on the summer school activities. Mr. Jones reported that over 1,000 students attended the various summer schools~-Chapter I for first and third grade students at North Heights, kindergarten at Pike View, and a pre-kindergarten program at six elementary schools
secondary surr.mer programs at the West Campus and Ridgeroad Middle Scheel, with a seventh grade transition program at each middle school. He e::plained that a report on the QUES'r program for gifted and talented students will be presented at a 1ater time. Mr. Jones called attention to several pictures on the wall showing students participating in the Ferndale 4-H ROPES Course. This was part of the transition program held at each midale school for seventh grade students. The Board e,:pressed appreciation to Mr. Jones for a good well done. Superintendent Smith reported on the beginning of school expressing appreciation to the staff for a smooth opening. Mr. Hamilton called attention to the next regular meeting set fer Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m., and called for a motion to adjourn. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mr. Dupins seconding the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Dupins,Aamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell NcnE:! A-9 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 10 Tuesday, August 27, 1990, 5 p.m. AdjournmE.nt Mr. Hamilton declared the meeting duly adjcurr,ed at 8:00 p.m. Lynn Hamilton, President D1::i1: Har:r i son, Secretary Visitors A-10 Mr. Hamilton opened the meeting up to those in the audience wishing tc address the Board. No one approached the Board, but Mrs. Blackstone remarked about the cooperation between the East and West Campuses and the use cf the TV stations. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Thursday, September 5, 1991, 5:30 p.m. A special meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education was held on Thursday, Septen~er 5, 1991, 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. Present Absent Others Present Purpcse of Meeting Salary Schedule CTA' s Position Roll Call Lynn Hamilton, President Pat Blackstone, Acting Secretary Emily Denton, Member (arrived 5:40 p.m.) Prentice Dupins, Membe.r J. w. Johnson, Member Mable Mitchell, Vice President Dixie Harrison, Secretary James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of Di5trict
Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs
Mable Bynum, Assistant Sup~rintendent for Desegregation
Gene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Donald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
James Morris, Director of Personnel
Doyne ward, Director of Purchasing
several other staff members, representatives cf the CTA
members of the press
ano Bettye Albright, Secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Mr. Hamilton explained that the purpose of the special board meeting was to consider the teachers salary schedule for 1991-92. Mr. Hamilton called upon Superintendent Smith to make his recommendation. Mr. Smith called attention to the salary schedule negotiated between the CTA and Board teams. He recommended Board approval. Mr. Hamilton called upon Nancy Sheehan, President of the North Little Rock Classrocm Teachers Association. Mrs. Sheehan referred to a letter hand-delivered during the day to the Board and the Superintendent stating that the contract language and 5alary schedule had been ratified by the general membership of the CTA. A-11 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Thursday, September 5, 1991, 5:30 p.m. Vote of Teachers CTA Disagreed Supt.' s Remarks Motion Board Member Statement A-12 Mr. Smith called attention to the law concerning the distribution of the trust fund money in that a vote of the teachers was required. He reported on talking with the attorney from the State Department of Education and the attorney from the Arkansas School Boards Asscciation who both said that the District needed to have a vote of ~he majority of the teachers on the recommended salary schedule involving the trust fund money and its distribution if done uneq~ally. Ms. Sheehan disagreed about a vote being necessary~ legal counsel for the CTA said where a negotiation agreement is used, it is not required--only where the district's use a personnel policy committee. Mr. Smith again restated the advice he had been given and stated that the Legislature had stipulated the distributicn of the trust fund money would be agreed to by a majority vote of teh teachers. He felt docu mentation would be needed later on when the District was audited. He felt the outcome would be the same, so suggested the schedule be adopted at this time and the matt~r of the vote be considered before the end of the year. Mrs. Denton moved to accept the proposed salary schedule as presented by Superintendent Smith. Rev. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Dupins asked for clarification of the motion in that it was for the printed schedule presented to the Board. Mr. Hamilton agreed that this was the intent of the motion. Mrs. Blackstone asked to make a statement concerning the trust fund money so that it would appear in the record. She felt the money was intended to be spread across the board so that all teachers would get approximately $4,000 raise, and that it was done that way in districts that do not have a Negotiation:, Agre,.?ment. She W3~ concerned that the District already had one of the lowest starting salaries in the state and with this schedule it would be difficult to recruit new minority teachers, and to be competitive with the other districts in Pulaski County, Mrs. Blackstone also expressed concern about the press the District received during negotiations and the derogatory remarks made bY, the CTA. She also expressed concern about not being able to listen to the tapes in order to hear the ses~ions and to know personally what took place in the meetings. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting pcge 3' Thursday, September 5, 1991, 5:30 p.rn. Bd. Member Statement continued Question YEAS: NAYS: Impasse Items Supt.'s Remarks Motion to Adjourn Adjournment Mrs. Blackstone explained that she was pleased about those receiving the good raises but would have liked to have seen more put at the beginning level. As there were no other remarks by the Board of the CTA, Mr. Hamilton called for the question. Blackstone, Denton, Dupins, Hamilton, Johnson None (Harrison and Mitchell absent) Mr. Hamilton called attentien to the impasse items from the CTA and the Beard, and asked Mr. Smith to comment. Mr. Smith reported that the impasse items from the CTA included salary schedules (CCA)
tuition reimbursement for teache1:s (CDI)
personal leave (CEB)
extracurricular duties of teachers (CFEB)
teacher authority (CHA)
and working hours for instructional staff (CFA)
and from the Beard Blue  Cross/Blue Shield Insurance. He explained that since these had not been resolved during the negotiations sessions that the procedure listed in the Professional Negotiation for an Advisory Board consisting of three individuals to help resolve these items would be appointed as soon as possible. Mr. Smith reported that the teachers would receive their raises in the October 1 pay check and that a recommendation on the administrators and classified employees salaries would be made some time next week. Mrs. Blackstone moved to adjourn, and Mr. Dupins seconded the motion. Mr. Hamiltcn declared the meeting adjourned a~ 5:55 p.m. Lynn Hamilton, President Pat Blackstone, Acting Secretary A-13 ' I' ,. NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent AGENDA REGULAR MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER, Mable Mitchell, President II. INVOCATION, Alexia Glover, 5th Grade Student from Redwood, Grandmother, Mrs. Alexander III. FLAG SALUTE IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Mable Mitchell, President Prentice Dupins, Vice President . Pat Blackstone, Secretary Emily Denton, Member Lynn Hamilton, Member Dixie Harrison, Member J. W. Johnson, Member V. RECOGNITION OF PEOPLE/EVENTS/PROGRAMS A. Special Presentation--M. Mitchell B. Superintendent's Honor Roll--S. Bolling . Suzie Patrick, NLRHS Volunteer . . Maria Bryant, Second Grade Teacher, Crestwood . Cornelius Burton, Worker, NLR Stadium VI. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PRIOR MEETING(S) A. Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. (Regular) PAGE A-1 B. Monday, October 7, 1991, 5:30 p.m. (Special) PAGE -A-10 VII. ACTION ITEMS--UNFINISHED BUSINESS J A. Consider Revision of Building Fee Schedule-- D. Ward PAGE -S-2 VIII. ACTION ITEMS--NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Superintendent's Salary--M. Mitchell Agenda, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5 p.m. IX. x. B. Consider Application for Revolving Loan-D. Watkins c. Consider Employment of Perscnnel--J. Morris D. Consider Items on Bid List--Ward E. F. G. A. Furnaces B. Computers Consider Requests for Use of Buildings--ward Consider Payment of Regular Bills--Watkins Consider Monthly Administrative Reports-Watkins INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Student Enrollment B. Report from Impasse Committee--G. Jones c. Report on Chapter II--Jones D. Report on Student Test Results--Jones CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE -B-1 PAGE -P-1 PAGE -R-1 PAGE~ PAGE -T-1 PAGE -T-20 PAGE -Z-1 A. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting--Tuesday, November 26, 1991, 5 p.m. XI. ADJOURNMENT XII. VISITORS , . NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES REGULARM EETING, BOARDO F EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. The North Little Rock Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Lynn Hamilton. The invocation was given by Justin Green, sixth grade student from Park Hill, with the flag salute following. Present Absent Others Present Teacher of Year Supt.'s Honor Roll Roll Call Lynn Hamilton, President Mable Mitchell, Vice Pr~sident Dixie Harrison, Secretary Emily Denton, Member Prentice Dupins, Member J. w. Johnson, Member Pat Blackstone, Member Mr. James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of District: Mable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation: Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs: Gene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction: Donald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business services: James Morris, Director of Personnel: Doyne Ward, Director of Purchasing: several other staff members, members of the CTA: patrons of the District
members of the press: and Bettye Albright, secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Recognition of People/Events/Programs Scharmel Bolling, Coordinator of Information Services, introduced Judy Pierson, Baring Cross CCE Coordinator, as North Little Rock's 1991-92 Teacher of the Year. Rev. J. w. Johnson presented Judy with red roses, and Dixie Harrison presented her a 'plaque. Next, Ms. Bolling presented a new recognition program-Superintendent's Honor Roll. Greg Daniels, Director of Computer Services, who was recommended by the Lakewood A-1 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Supt's Honor Roll continued 8/27/91 & 9/5/91 YEAS: NAYS: Reorgan. of Board-President YEAS: NAYS: Changing of Chairs Vice President YEAS: NAYS: A-2 Middle School, was the first to be introduced. Mrs. Denton presented Greg with a plaque. The next recipient was Liz Fulton, a science teacher from the West Campus, who had also been selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, with Mrs. Mitchell presenting her plaque. (Suzie Patrick, a NLRHS volunteer had also b~en recommended, but could not attend the Board meeting. ) Disposition of Minutes Mr. Hamilton called for the disposition of the minutes of the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 1991, 5 p.m. and the special meeting of Thursday, September S, 1991, 5:30 p.m. As there were no corrections, Mrs. Denton moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Harnilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell Non~ (Blackstone absent) Action Items--Unfinished Business None Action Items--New Business Mr. Hamilton explained that the first order of business was the reorganization of the Board. He entertained nominations for president, explaining that the new president would chair the remainder of the meeting. Mrs. Harrison nominated Mable Mitchell for president of the North Little Rock Board of Education. Rev. Johnson seconded the motion. As there were no other nominations, the vote was called for. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Hamilton presented Mrs. Mitchell with the gavel. Mrs. Mitchell expressed her appreciation to the other members of the Board for the confidence placed in her as Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Mitchell called for nominations for Vice President. Mrs. Denton placed in nomination for Vice President, Prentice Dupins. Mrs. Harrison seconded the nomination. As there were no other nominations, a vote was called for. Denton,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent)  M"i nutes, Regular Board Meeting page 3 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Secretary YEAS: NAYS: Parlimen. Treasurer Designated YEAS: NAYS: Ex Officio Financial Sec'y YEAS: NAYS: Policies Amendment to Motion YEAS: NAYS: Mrs. Mitchell called for nominations for secretary of the Board. Mrs. Harrison nominated Pat Blackstone. Mr. Hamilton seconded the nomination. As there were no other nominations, the vote was called for. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Mitchell asked that Rev. Johnson serve as parlimen~ tarian for another year. He agreed to do so. Next item of business was to consider the designation of the Superintendent as treasurer of the District. Rev. Johnson moved that the Superintendent of the School District be designated as Treasurer. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Next, Mrs. Mitchell asked the Board to consider the designation of the Assistant Superintendent for Business Services as th~ ex officio financial secretary of the District. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mr. Dupins seconding the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) The next item to consider was the second reading for the policy changes resulting from negotiations. Mrs. Mitchell asked the Superintendent for his recommendation. Mr. Smith requested Board approval of the listed policy changes: CCC, Salary Deductions
CEA, Sick Leave
CEAA, Sick Leave Bank
CEE, Military Leave
CFEA, Compensatory Time for Teachers
CFF, Substitute Teachers
CFR, Tobacco Use
and DBBB, Secondary Organization. Mr. Hamilton so moved with Mrs. Harrison seconding the motion. Mrs. Denton moved to amend the motion by removing policy CFR, Tobacco Use, and accepting all others. Mr. Dupins seconded the amendment. Discussion included reason for omitting Policy CFR
question about negotiations item
clarification of motion
and intent of motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Ha~rison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) A-3 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 4 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Original Motion YEAS: NAYS: Motion to Approve Discussion by Board CTA Remarks Board Direction  Motion Withdrawn/ New Motion Discussion YEAS: NAYS: A-4 Action on original motion to accept the policies as presented with the exception of the one policy, CFR, Tobacco Use, which was removed by the amended motion, was called for. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Harrison moved to accept CFR, Tobacco Use, as negotiated and pxesented in the agenda on the second reading. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Discussion followed on the pros and cons of tobacco use at school district buildings--the extreme action of the policy
the need for a place out of the weather for those who smoke
the survey results
smoking allowed on the campuses but not in the buildings or vehicles
areas properly ventilated for smokers
cost factor
and a program for those wishing to stop smoking. Mrs. Sue Simmons, a member of the committee on smoking, responded about the survey's results, and Ms. Nancy Sheehan, President of the CTA, talked about the cost. factor
problem of ventilation in the buildings
and those expressing an interest in a program to help those wishing to stop smoking. The Board directed the Superintendent to look into developing a program to help those who wish to stop smoking. Mr. Hamilton suggested an amendment to the original motion to include in the motion a plan for a program to help people to quit smoking at no cost to the District and to ban smoking completely, from all school district property, effective by August 1, 1992. (Mrs. Harrison withdrew the origi~al motion, with M
. Hamilton withdrawing his second.) After Board discussion, Mr. Hamilton moved to accept policy CFR as written and in addition to what is written in the policy, instruct the Administration to offer a program to the smokers to help them quit smoking, at no cost to the District, with a ban on smoking on all school district property to begin on August 1, 1992. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Discussion by the Board ~ncluded extreme measures of original and newly suggested policy
difficulty of enforcement of such a policy
smoking at football games and other after school activities
and the message , being sent to the school children seeing adults smoking. Question called for by the Chairman. Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell Denton, Dupins (Blackstone absent) .. Minutes, page 5 Tuesday, Regular Board Meeting September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Policies YEAS: NAYS: Spec. Educ. Budget YEAS: NAYS: Textbook Committee Discussion YEAS: NAYS: Chapter I Improvement Plan YEAS: NAYS: Next, Mrs. Mitchell asked the Superintendent to present the additional policies being recommended on the second reading. Mr. Smith called attention to FAC, Attendance Requirements
and CEJ, Holidays. He recommended Board approval. Mrs. Denton so moved with Mr. Dupins seconding the motion. (Rev. Johnson called attention to two typing errors.) Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnscn,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Watkins presented the special education budget application for Board consideration. He recommended Board approval., Mrs. Harrison moved to accept the special education application/budget as presented by Mr. Watkins. Rev. Johnson seconded the motion. (The application/budget will be included with permanent minutes.) Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Jones presented the elementary language arts textbook adoption committee for Board consideration. He called attention to the need for a teacher from the seventh grade and a minority parent to serve on the committee before it is complete. He recommended Board approval of the committee. Mr. Hamilton moved to accept the adoption committee, and Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. It was asked by the Board when the two vacancies would be filled, and Mr. Jones reported before the process began, and he offered to bring the two additional membt!rs back to the Board for approval. No directive given on this suggestion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Mitchell asked Mr. Jones to present his recommendation on the Chapter I Improvement Plan. Mr. Jones called attention to three schools not making the District's goal-Amboy, Glenview, and Pike View, which will be involved in this plan. He called attention to the accelerated prograir. at Amboy as previously reported to the Board and the reading recovery project at Pike View. He recommended Board approval. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. , Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) A-5 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 6 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Teacher of Tomorrow Concept Discussion YEAS: NAYS: Personnel YEAS: NAYS: Bids YEAS: NAYS: Use of Buildings A-6 Mrs. Mitchell called on Mable Bynum to present the Teacher of Tomorrow concept to the Board for consideration. Mrs. Bynum called attention to the proposal given to the Board by the Superintendent, which stresses the critical shortage of minority teachers. She reported on the proposal of a teacher training academy as a means to address the shortage in the Pulaski County area, with sev~n educational institutions involved~-UAPB, UCA, UALR and Henderson State along with the three school districts in Pulaski County. She asked that the Board approve such a concept in order for funds to be applied for in order to comply with the Legislative mandate. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. It was asked by the Board if there was plans for one academy in the area for all districts or for one for each district. It was reported that the proposal was for one for all three districts. The graduation requirements were discussed as well as the entrance grade. It was also brought out that the district where the academy was located might have 2"r1 advantage in recruiting. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Morris presented the personnel report for the Board's consideration, calling attention to all vacancies being filled. He recommended Board acceptance of the resignations and Board approval of the new certified and classified staff. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Mitchell called on Doyne Ward to present the bids on the stack chairs. Mr. Ward called 'attention to the bids listed, recommending the low bid from Vireo Manufacturing Corporation in the amount of $3,197.40, with the chairs being used at various elementary schools. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mr. Ward next presented three requests for use of building: Park Hill Baptist Church to use East Campus auditorium on April 7-9 and 11-12, 1992, for an Easter Pageant
Arkansas Odyssey of the Mind Association to use East Campus for annual state competition on April 11
and Cornerstone Bible Fellowship to use Indian Hills "Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 7 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Use of Bldgs. continued YEAS: NAYS: Fees for Use of Facilities Discussion Action Postponed YEAS: NAYS: Adm. Salary Schedule YEAS: NAYS: Monthly Bills YEAS: NAYS: Elementazy School cafeteria on Sunday, December 15 for Christmas banquet. He recommended Board approval. Rev. Johnson so moved with Mr. Dupins seconding the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Next item on the agenda for the Board's consideration was the fee schedule for school facilities. Mr. Ward called attention to an increase in several areas, recommending Board approval. Mrs. Harrison so moved with Rev. Johnson seconding the motion. Board discussion included if proposed increase was enough
changes for admission and non-admission groups
utilities
and personnel needed. Mrs. Harrison moved that action be postponed until next meeting, with Mr. Ward securing information on the rent charges for facilities in other districts. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) The next item was to consider the administrative salary schedule and classified salary schedule. Mrs. Mitchell called upon Superintendent Smith to make his recommendation. Mr. Smith reported that the classified salary scale was not ready but should be by the latter part of October. He referred to the teachers receiving 14.86 percent as approved by the Board at the 1ast meeting
that it was hoped to place 5 percent in the classified scale
and recomm~nded 9.7 percent to be placed in the administrative scale. He recommended Board approval of the presented salary schedule for administrators. Mr. Hamilton so moved with Mrs. Denton seconding the motion. (The salary schedule will be included in permanent minutes.) Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Mrs. Mitchell called on Donald Watkins to present the monthly bills for the Board's consideration. Mr. Watkins called attention to the listing of the bills in the agenda, and submitted them for approval of the Board. Mr. Hamilton moved to accept the bills as presented by Mr. Watkins. Rev. Johnson seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) A-7. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 8 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Monthly Reports Motion to Approve YEAS: NAYS: Letters of Congrats., etc. Annual Progress Student Enrollment Bd.'s Cert. Filed October Meeting/ ASBA/ NSD Region Conference A-8 Next, Mr. Watkins presented the regular monthly administrative reports, calling attention to a new activity account summary format and handing out a new, corrected copy. After a question about the funds from vending machines, Mrs. Harrison moved to approve the administrative reports with the addition of the hand-out. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone absent) Informational Items Mrs. Mitchell asked Superintendent Smith to respond to the letters included in the agenda. Mr. Smith called attention to the letter concerning Liz Fulton, biology teacher at the West Campus, being selected for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. He reported that she was the third teacher in the District.during the past three years to win this award. He called attention to the letter from STEP, Inc., and a letter from Representative Thornton on the Project Even Start grant received by the District. Mr. Smith congratulated Jim Dyer, Jann Pharo, and Nova Staggs for their work in securing the grant. Next, Mr. Jones reported on the Annual Report of progress on the District's priorities and a progress report on meeting the State's standards. He called attention to a printed progress report which had been given to the Board prior to the meeting. (This annual report will be included in the permanent minutes.). Student enrollment was asked about and a copy was given to the Board members, which showed a total of 9,247 for the month of September. Rev. Johnson called attention to the three newly elected Board members' certificate being on file in the Superintendent's office. Calendar of Events Mrs. Mitchell called atteption to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 1991, 5 p.m.
the Fall Regional meeting of the ASBA at the East Campus cafeteria on Thursday, October 3, 1991, 6:30 p.m.
and the National Committee for School Desegregation Region VI Conference at the Little Rock Hilton on October 31 through November 1. Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 9 Tuesday, September 24, 1991, 5 p.m. Calendar continued Motion to Adjourn YEAS: NAYS: Mr. Dupins extended an invitation to the other members of the Board to attend the National Committ~e for School Desegregation conference at the Little Rock Hilton on October 31. Mrs. Mitchell told the Board that Mrs. Bynum would be getting in touch with them about making reservations for the meeting. Rev. Johnson moved to adjourn, and Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Denton,Dupins,Hamilton,Harrison,Johnson,Mitchell None (Blackstone) Adjournment Mrs. Mitchell duly adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Mable Mitchell, President Emily Denton, Acting Secretary Visitors CTA Mrs. Mitchell open the meeting for anyone in the audience wishing to address the Board. She explained that in the future, the Board and Administration will set a time limi~ for those addressing the Board. Ms. Sheehan, president of the CTA, addressed the Board. A-9 NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of the Superintendent MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING, BOARD OF EDUCATION Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street Monday, October 7, 1991, 5:30 p.m. A special meeting of the North Little Rock Board of Education was held on Monday, October 7, 1991, 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 2700 Poplar Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mable Mitchell. Present Absent Others Present Purpose of Meeting Classified Salary Scale Roll Call Mable Mitchell, President Pat Blackstone, Secretary Emily Denton, l-Iember Lynn Hamilton, Member Dixie Harrison, Member Prentice Dupins, Vice President J. w. Johnson, Member James Smith, Superintendent/Treasurer of District
Mable Bynum, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation
Bobby Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs
Gene Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Donald Watkins, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
James Morris, Director of Personnel
several other staff members, members of the press, and Bettye Albright 1 secretary to the Superintendent, were also present. Mrs. Mitchell called attention to the purpose of the special meeting--to consider the classified salary schedule. She called on Superintendent Smith to make his recommendation. Mr. Smith called attention to the informatiou being sent to the Board prior to the meeting for study. He explained that in the past, five separate salary schedules had been used for the classified employees but had been combined into the one being recommended. He reported on the difficulties of the transition, but felt it would work well in the future, after the initial problems have been worked out--that what affected one group would affect all classified employees. He explained that the administratots were in the process of explaining the new format A-10 Minutes, Regular Board Meeting page 2 Monday, October 7, 1991, 5:30 p.m. Classified Salary continued Questions by Board Motion to Approve YEAS: NAYS: Board Comments Supt.'s Remarks Motion to Adjourn YEAS: KAYS: Adjournment to the staff involved--that, over-all, a little over five percent had been placed in the schedule, with some staff receiving more and some less. (The scale will be ir.cluded with permanent minutes.) A question from the Board cor.cerned where the increment step for secretaries began and where the percentage for the Professional Standards was based. Mr. Hamilton moved to accept the salary schedule as presented and recommended by Superintendent Smith. Mrs. Harrison seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Hamilton,Harrison,Mitchell None (Dupins and Johnson absent) The Administration was commended by the Board for the consolidation of the salary schedules
felt it was a positive step for the classified employees. Mr. Smith explained that mistakes are probable with the beginning of a new scale but that these will be corrected as discovered. Mrs. Harrison moved to adjourn, and Mr. llarnilton seconded the motion. Blackstone,Denton,Harnilton,Harrison,Mitchell None (Dupins and Johnson absent) Mrs. Mitchell declared the meeting duly adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Mable Mitchell, President Pat Blackstone, Secretary A-11
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