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John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Micheal Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Judy Magness Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Les Carnine, Superintendent Designee Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes Colleen Kidda, Teacher Ex officio, ALC Tiffany Mays, Student Ex officio, Central High I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call\nall members of the Board were present. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING July 10, 1997 Page2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The agenda for the special meeting contained the following action items: I. Proposed Budget for Annual School Election II. Superintendent's Contract ACTION AGENDA In compliance with Arkansas law, (Ark. Code Ann 6-13-622) the Board of Directors is required to approve a proposed budget for the 1998-99 school year, and a tax rate levy sufficient to provide such funding. This must be published not less than 60 days prior to the annual school election. The proposed budget was prepared by Mr. Milhollen and administration recommended approval. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the proposed budget, Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Berkley moved for the Board to convene an executive session for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. The Board returned from executive session at 6:10 p.m. and reported that no action had been taken. SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT Mr. Berkley made a motion to extend Dr. Roberts' current contract to December 31, 1997. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Ms. Strickland made a motion to offer a contract to Dr. Les Carnine for the position of superintendent of schools. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Immediately following adjournment, Dr. Carnine and Board members signed the contract. APPROVED: '7 -.\n2LJ-Cf'7 I\u0026lt;, ~ ~ Micheal Daughe ~ ecretaryC PROPOSED BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES TOGETHER WITH TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1998, TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 1999 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District No. 60-01 of Pulaski County, Arkansas in compliance with the requirements of Amendments No. 40 and No. 74 to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas and of Arkansas Code Ann.  6-13-622 (1993 Rep!.), has prepared, approved, and hereby makes public the proposed budget of expenditures together with a supporting tax rate as follows: 1. Salary Fund Expenditures $ 64,331,159.00 RECEIVED 2. Instructional Expense $ 19,533,734.00 3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Operation Expense $ 11,162,134.00 4. Pupil Transportation Expense $ 10,464,500.00 AUG 2 s 1997 5. Other Operating Expense $ 26,847,025.00 6. Nonbonded Debt Payment $ 360,676.00 OFFICE OF 7. Bonded Debt Payment $ 6,827,445.00 DESEGREGATION MONITORING 8. Building Fund Expense $ .00 9. Dedicated Maintenance \u0026amp; Operation $ .00 To provide for the foregoing proposed budget of expenditures the Board of Directors proposes a total school tax rate (state and local) of 41.40 mills on the dollar of the assessed value of taxable property located in this School District. The proposed tax includes the uniform rate of 25.00 mills (the \"Statewide Uniform Rate\") to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The existing rate of tax levied by this School District is 41.40 mills composed of 32.00 mills specifically voted for maintenance and operation and 9.40 mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. In accordance with the provisions of Amendment No. 59 to the Arkansas Constitution and Act No. 848 of 1981, the proposed tax levy applies to real property ( exclusive of real property owned by public utilities and regulated carriers). The tax rate applicable to personal property and to all property (real and personal) owned by public utilities and regulated carriers will be the rate computed in accordance with the provisions of Amendment No. 59 and Act No. 848. - The total proposed school tax levy of 41 .40 mills represents no increase over the current tax rate. Given this 10th day of July, 1997. Little Rock School District No. 60-01 of Pulaski County J LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 24, 1997 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 24, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The Vice President, Judy Magness, presided. A brief budget work session was conducted prior to the call to order of the regular meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland RECEn,~o SEP\n1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Berkley John Riggs, IV ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER II. Board Vice President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Five members of the Board were present\nMr. Berkley and Mr. Riggs were absent. Tiffany Mays, Central High School student ex officio, was also present. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from the regular board meeting of June 26, and a special meeting conducted on July 10, were presented for the Board's approval. Dr. Daugherty moved to approve the minutes, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 24, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT The Superintendent presented citations to Central High School teachers who participated in a Goals 2000 grant staff development project, directed by Dr. Brenda James. The following teachers were present to accept their citation: Paulette Blevins, Tandy Cobb, Melissa Donham, Marion Easter, Kathy Gates, Gracie Mays, Dorothy McDonald, Angel Nash, Ellen Teeter, and Barbara Wilder. Other teachers who completed the training include: Beverly Broadnax-Thrasher, Sandy Deitz, Sarah Dixon, Karen Hammons, Gwen Hardin, Gary Hufford, Melinda Kalb, Doris Nash, Carolyn Pittman, Julia Post, Marilyn Rutledge, Annice Steadman, Flora Thompson, and Christopher Threatt. In addition, Linda Watson, Lloyd Sain, David Spillers, and Frank James were recognized for serving as consultants on the project. Dr. Roberts presented plaques to Rett Tucker and Baker Kurrus in recognition of the leadership roles they have assumed during the past year. Mr. Tucker serves as the president of the Central High Museum project and co-chairs the 40th anniversary recognition ceremonies. He also serves on the board of the Little Rock Alliance for Our Public Schools. Mr. Kurrus serves as president of the Alliance board and volunteers on several LRSD committees, including the strategic planning committee and the student assignment work team. Tiffany Mays who recently graduated from Central High School served as the student ex officio representative on the Board for the month of July and was presented with a citation for her service. C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES TRUCE Program Presentation - Little Rock Rotary Club Mr. John Ostner provided a brief report on the success of the TRUCE (Teens Resisting Unhealthy Choices Everyday) Program. The Board was given copies of the membership figures for the 1996-97 school year and a list of participating business sponsors. He asked for the Board's endorsement to expand the program to include junior high school students in theLRSD. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 24, 1997 Page 3 D. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Melissa Gulden reported on ODM participation in the Vital Link program this summer. Several businesses in the Heritage West building participated in Vital Link and all of them reported having positive and successful experiences. She expressed appreciation to Debbie Milam and Deana Keithley for their assistance in coordinating the Vital Link activities. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Grainger Ledbetter, newly elected president of the CTA, introduced himself and expressed confidence that efforts to establish a more positive working relationship between the teachers' union and the District administration would be successful. 3. Joshua Intervenors Joy Springer noted concerns regarding the student rights \u0026amp; responsibilities handbook revisions, specifically the proposed changes to the due process section. Dr. Roberts asked the Board to table action on the handbook until the committee could work through some of the concerns and questions that still exist in the revisions. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Daugherty presented a brochure from the Office of Emergency Services and asked the public to be aware of requirements to have addresses clearly visible on the outside of homes. He also remarked that his son will be attending Pulaski Heights Jr. High School next year. Ms. Gee commented on the response to a question she had asked in the budget meeting prior to the regular meeting: the recently negotiated pay increases for teachers would also be granted to other employees in the District. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 24, 1997 Page4 Ms. Magness attended a reception at the Student Employability Center that operated this summer as a part of the state Employment Security Division office. The center is run by students who provide training for other students in employability skills, i.e. how to fill out applications, how to dress appropriately for an interview, how to respond to interview questions, etc. The Center is funded by grants from the City of Little Rock and the New Futures Initiative. Ms. Magness also thanked the Southwestern Bell Pioneers service organization for painting maps of the United States on school playgrounds. She and Mr. Berkley had visited Rightsell School this week while the volunteers were working on the map. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS None. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Common Ground Proposal Franklin Elementary School submitted a proposal in the amount of $42,000 to the Common Ground Program for a project to improve academic performance and citizenship of students through a wide range of behavior management activities. The Board was asked for authorization to maintain the grant submission. Dr. Daugherty moved to approve the submission, Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. B. Resolution: Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Picked Up Contributions and Purchased Service The Board was asked to approve a resolution authorizing the District to participate in the \"picked-up\" contributions program. Employees who are active Arkansas Teacher Retirement System members may opt to have their retirement deductions made from taxable income prior to federal and state income tax deductions. This option will allow members to take home more of their wages. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the resolution, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. ESEA, Title 1, 1997-98 District Plan The Board was asked to authorize submission of the 1997-98 ESEA, Title I District plan. The funding allocation is $4,202,821 based on 11,081 eligible students. Ms. Gee made a motion to approve the submission. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 24, 1997 Page 5 D. ESEA, Title VI, 1997-98 Application The Board was asked to authorize submission of the 1997-98 Title VI application to the Arkansas Department of Education. The funding allocation, in the amount of $135,197, is based on enrollment of eligible public and private school students in the LRSD. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the submission. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. E. Technology Literacy Challenge Grant A technology Literacy Challenge Grant application was submitted to the Arkansas Department of Education on the deadline date, July 15. The Board was asked to approve maintaining the submission. The proposal seeks $94,000 for a one-year initiative\ncontinuation funding is expected to be made available over a 5 year period. No matching fund commitment is required. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the grant submission. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. F. Implementation of Registered Volunteers Program (Act 1012 of 1997) Act 1012 of 1997 allows local school districts to establish registered volunteer programs to provide additional personnel to supervise extracurricular or interscholastic activities under the direction of a certified staff member. The Board was asked to approve the formation of a registered volunteers program in the LRSD for the 1997-98 school year, with initial costs for background checks and training to be paid from the secondary school budget. Dr. Victor Anderson responded to questions from the Board. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the implementation of Act 1012, registered volunteers program. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. G. Second Jleading: Appropriate Use of Computer Networks Policy Act 801 of the 1997 Legislative Session requires the Board of Directors to adopt a policy concerning student and staff use of District-owned computers in accessing the Internet. The law also requires the policy be incorporated into the written student discipline policy if there is punishment for students who misuse District-owned computers. The policy was passed on first reading at the regular meeting in June with an amendment to include \"normal district progressive disciplinary sanctions\" in the policy statement. Dr. Daugherty  moved to approve the policy on second reading. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 24, 1997 Page6 H. Second Reading: Strategy Five Policy Proposals Members of Strategic Planning Team 5 met monthly to facilitate implementation of the community partnership portions of the strategic plan. This group drafted three proposed policies, Partners in Education, School-based Mentoring Programs, and Relations with Community Organizations, which were approved on first reading at the regular meeting in June. Ms. Strickland made a motion to approve these three policies on second reading. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. I. Approval of Student Rights \u0026amp; Responsibilities Handbook Action on approval of the student rights \u0026amp; responsibilities handbook was tabled by consensus. It will be included as an action item in August. J. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR J. A. Fair High Apple Computer/printer Dr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Aubrey Hough for Science Dept. Instructional Technology Star NX-1000 Printer Mr. W. J. Fitzhugh K Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. Ms. Strickland moved to accept the recommendations, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. L. Financial Reports Financial reports were provided prior to the regular meeting during the budget work session. Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions. Dr. Daugherty moved to accept the reports. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING July 24, 1997 Page 7 VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Budget Update All budget information was presented in the work session prior to the regular meeting. B. Discussion: Progress Report on Annual Goals The Board briefly reviewed the annual goals, but did not take any action. Dr. Roberts reported that the work teams will be asked to present their reports to the Board at special meetings scheduled on August 14 and 18. Dr. Roberts will then present his recommendations from the work team reports at a special meeting on August 25. The Board will then be given an opportunity to review the recommendations before taking action in September. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS - None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, Ms. Strickland moved for adjournment at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Dr. Daugherty, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: 8'  d---'g -'i '(  LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 5, 1997 RECEnfED SEP 4 1997 OFFICE Of DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 1997, in the superintendent's office of the administration building at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, Vice President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: John Riggs, IV Micheal Daugherty ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Mark Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Five members of the Board were present, Mr. Riggs and Dr. Daugherty were absent. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The special meeting was called for the purpose of adopting a resolution requesting the Pulaski County Board of Election Commissioners to reduce the number of polling places for the Little Rock School District annual school election, scheduled for September 16, 1997. .. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 5, 1997 Page2 ACTION AGENDA In compliance with Arkansas law, (Act 545 of 1997) the Board of Directors was asked to approve a resolution petitioning the Pulaski County Election Commission to reduce the number of polling places in the September school elections. By doing so, the District anticipates saving approximately $20,000 in election costs. A copy of the resolution which further explains the law and the requirements is attached to these minutes. Ms. Gee made a motion to adopt the resolution. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Gee, seconded by Ms. Strickland. APPROVED: $-Jz-q1 Resolution 1997 School Board Elections WHEREAS, Act 545 of 1997 passed by the Arkansas General Assembly amends Arkansas Code Annotated 6-14-102, related to school board elections\nand WHEREAS, Act 545 states that \"In any election year, if no more than one (1) candidate for school district director or member of the county board of education presents a petition or notice in writing to the county board of election commissioners as required by 6-14- 111, and there are no other ballot issues to be submitted to district electors for consideration, the board of directors of any school district may, by resolution duly adopted, request the county board of election commissioners to reduce the number of polling places\"\nand WHEREAS, only one candidate has filed a petition in each of the three school election districts which are up for election this year, and there are no other ballot issues\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District of Pulaski County adopts this resolution to request the county board of election commissioners to reduce the number of polling places. Secretary Adopted LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 14, 1997 RC 1997 OFRCEOF REGAT/DN MONITOR/~ The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, August 14, 1997, immediately following the regular agenda meeting, at the administration building at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, Vice President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: John Riggs, IV ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Six members of the Board were present\nMr. Riggs was absent. Kamie Smith, 11 th grade student ex officio from Fair High School, and Ann McLennan, 2nd grade teacher ex officio from Badgett Elementary School were also present. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 14, 1997 Page2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The agenda for the special meeting listed the following items: I. Ratification of Personnel Contracts II. Student Reinstatement Petitions ill. Work Team Reports ACTION AGENDA Ratification of Personnel Contracts Brady Gadberry provided a brief summary of the personnel agreements and asked for the Board to approve the negotiated contracts. Ms. Strickland moved to approve the contracts, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0. Student Reinstatement Petitions The Board convened an executive session for the purpose of reviewing student disciplinary reports. Dr. Watson submitted 17 petitions for reinstatement and recommended various placements for the students involved. Dr. Mitchell moved to accept the administration's recommendations and Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. The students and recommended placements for the 1997-98 school year are listed in the chart which follows: PREVIOUS RECOMMENDED STUDENT'S OFFENSE PLACEMENT PLACEMENT NAME Joseph Blue Physical Assault/Staff ALC/JJC Dunbar Jr. High Phillip Chandler' Possession/Weapon ALC/JJC Regular High School Jabari Cummins Inciting to Riot Central Central/Other High School Deon Earnest Inciting to Riot Central Central/Other High School Edmar Higgins Verbal Abuse/Staff Central Sr. HighALC James Hubbard Verbal Abuse/Staff Central Sr. HighALC Shamil\u0026lt;a Hudson Physical Assault/Staff ALC/JJC Jr. HighALC Latricia Logan Possession/Weapon McClellan McClellan Valarie Logan Possession/Weapon Mabelvale Jr. High Jr. High ALC Calvin Love Physical Assault/Staff Central Sr. HighALC Brandi Maclntrush Verbal Assault/Staff ALC Dunbar Jr. High Kevin Morrison Arson Central/Metro Central High Mashieka Murphy Possession/Weapon Fair/JJC Fair Chris Royster Verbal Abuse/Staff Hall Hall Shawnrita Sain Physical Assault/Staff Central Regular High School Louis Shelton Verbal Abuse/Staff Forest Heights Jr. HighALC Jasper Vick Verbal Abuse/Staff Parkview Sr. High School MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 14, 1997 Page 3 WORK TEAM REPORTS: The Curriculum-Reading \u0026amp; Mathematics work team report was presented by team leader, Sharon Davis and committee members, Gene Parker and Dennis Glasgow. The School Revitalization work team report was presented by team leader, Marian Lacey and other committee members, Selma Hobby and Carol Green. The Incentive School work team report was presented by Sadie Mitchell, Margaret Gremillion, Ethel Dunbar, Lillie Scull, Lionel Ward, Sharon Brooks, and Anne Mangan. The Alternative Education \u0026amp; Discipline work team reports were presented by Jo Evelyn Elston, Linda Watson, Everett Hawks, and Lee Ann Byrd. Additional reports will be presented to the Board on August 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Roberts will present recommendations from these reports to the Board on August 28, 1997. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Gee, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. APPROVED: 2 -\n).. f-9 ( Micheal Daughe ~ .. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 18, 1997 RECEIVE SEP 4 1997 DES OFFICE OF 'EGREGATION MONITOR/NG The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Monday, August 18, 1997, at the administration building at 810 West Markham\nLittle Rock, Arkansas. John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs Judy Magness Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strick.land MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Five members of the Board were present\nMr. Berkley and Dr. Daugherty were absent. Ann McLennan, 2nd grade teacher ex officio from Badgett Elementary School was also present. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING August 18, 1997 Page2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of hearing the final work team reports. No official board action was taken. WORK TEAM REPORTS: The Classroom-Community Links work team report was presented by team leader, Carol Green, and committee members, Selma Hobby and Julie Rhodes. The Leadership \u0026amp; Staff Development work team report was presented by team leader, Betty Raper, and team members, Robert Robinson, Marion Woods, and Skip Gardner. The Technology work team report was presented by team leader, Lucy Lyon, and committee members, Lillie Carter, Skip Marshall, Rich Kennedy, Paul Smith, and John Ruffins. Patrick Kennedy, Central High School student, also presented a video demonstration. The Student Assignment work team recommendations were presented by team leader, Baker Kurrus. Dr. Roberts will present recommendations from these reports to the Board on August 28, 1997. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 :00 p.m. on a motion by Ms. Gee, seconded by Ms. Strickland. 8 APPROVED: f-J-f-97 Micheal Daughe~ecretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 28, 1997 RECF''' SEP 2 6 1997 OFFICE OF IISEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 28, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The President, John Riggs, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, John Riggs, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of the Board were present at roll call. II. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from the regular board meeting of July 24, and special meetings conducted on August 5, August 14, and August 18, were presented for the Board's approval. Mr. Berkley requested a correction to the minutes of July 24. That correction was noted and Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the amended minutes. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.  REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 28, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT The Superintendent presented a citation to Dionne Bennett who was recently selected as the 1997 Sallie Mae First Class Teacher. Ms. Bennett, a science teacher at Mann Magnet Junior High School, received $1,500 cash and a trip to Washington, D.C. Larry Berkley and Micheal Daugherty, school Board members, were recognized by the Arkansas Schools Boards Association for completing fifteen hours of inservice training. Six hours of training per year is required under Act 767 of 1987. B. PARTNERSHIPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator for the District recognized recently formed partnerships between schools and community businesses. Those partnerships include: Arkansas Youth Symphony Orchestra and Booker Arts Magnet School, represented by Cheryl Simmons-Carson and Lou Alley KLRE Radio Station and Booker Arts Magnet School, represented by Cheryl Simmons-Carson and Lou Alley KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, represented by Charlotte Daniel, Dorsey Jackson and Cathy Reid, partnering with Carver Magnet School, represented by Diane Barksdale and Yana Scott Loomis, Fargo \u0026amp; Company, represented by Mike Teeter, in partnership with Chicot Elementary, represented by Jane Harkey Safety \u0026amp; Environmental Associates, Inc., represented by Keina Jennings, in partnership with Chicot Elementary, represented by Jane Harkey Ms. Magness made a motion to accept the new partnerships. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 28, 1997 Page3 SUPERINTENDENT'S PRESENTATION: Work Team/Desegregation Recommendations - Dr. Roberts reviewed recommendations contained in the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, dated August 28, 1997. He will ask the Board to approve the recommendations included in this report at the regular Board meeting in September. District attorneys will gather comments from all parties to the desegregation lawsuit, and their input will be considered before submitting the document to the court. A copy of the report is attached to these minutes. C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES City Board member Joan Adcock introduced L.O.V.E (Let Our Violence End) program directors, Robert Holt and R. B. Smith. The L.O.V.E. program teaches teamwork and selfesteem and provides jobs and training for young people in an effort to curb violence and gang activity. They made a presentation of their program goals and objectives and asked the Board to consider donating the old Eastside School to the L.O.V.E. program. Students who participated in the presentation included Derrick Almon, Romy Chambliss, and Antoine Perkins. Community member Shirley Marshall also stated support for the program on behalf of the residents near Eastside. The Board recessed at 7:35 and reconvened at 7:55 p.m. Dr. Daugherty did not return from recess. D. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Office of Desegregation Monitoring No report. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Grainger Ledbetter reported that CT A representatives and members were pleased with the negotiations process this year, especially with the fact that all groups were under three-year contract agreements. Two items especially popular with the membership were the direct deposit of paychecks, and technology training for teachers. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 28, 1997 Page4 IV. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Riggs expressed personal pleasure in the fact that school is back in session and that it seemed to be a smooth opening with the exception of a few transportation problems. He congratulated Ms. Magness, Ms. Gee and Ms. Strickland who were unopposed for positions on the Board. Each of these Board members will serve three more years on the Board and will be sworn in at the September 18 meeting. Mr. Riggs also commented on the impact of the recommendations made in the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan, which was the basis for Dr. Roberts' presentation earlier in the agenda. The Board's decision to approve these recommendations will impact the children in our city for many years. Mr. Riggs asked the Board to remain prayerful\nto ask for strength, courage and wisdom. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Sandy Becker representing the Panky Community Improvement Association asked the Board to extend the deadline for the required improvements to property in Panky that was previously deeded by the District. He also thanked the Board for continuing to implement Strategic Plan recommendations, especially those from Action Team 5. Enos Jones asked the Board to consider the current requirements for volunteer coaches. He provided copies of the Arkansas Law and AAA rules which address the issue. Debbie Vail expressed concern regarding transportation problems. Her daughter attends Dunbar Jr. High and has been late several times this school year and last. Terri Watkins also reported problems with late buses. Her son has missed first period classes several times this year, She has reported problems to Laidlaw, but doesn't feel that her problem is being resolved. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 28, 1997 Page5 Gary Banks and Larry Oberste representing Pepsi Bottling Company, expressed support for Ray Gillespie and the LRSD Athletic Program and proposed establishing a partnership to benefit LRSD students involved in athletic programs. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Student Rights \u0026amp; Responsibilities Handbook The Board had been provided copies of recommended revisions to the current Rights \u0026amp; Responsibilities Handbook. Dr. Roberts recommended postponing action until further discussion could be held with committee members. The Board agreed by consensus to table action until the meeting of September 18. B. Central High School Right of Way Easement The city of Little Rock requested a Corporation Dedication Deed, which would grant a small amount of property on the northeast comer of the Central High School site to allow the city to widen the curb radius at the intersection of West 14th \u0026amp; Park Streets. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the request, Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. C. Criminal Background Checks for New Non-Certified Employees Under Act 1314 of 1997, the State requires criminal background checks for all new noncertified employees, full and part-time. This background check would currently cost approximately $39 per employee, and would include fingerprinting and a background investigation by the FBI. Brady Gadberry was present to respond to questions from the Board. Ms. Magness made a motion to approve the District paying for the entire cost of conducting the background check for the current (1997-98) school year. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 5-1, with Ms. Gee casting the \"no\" vote. D. Proposed School Closing for Central High School Events \u0026amp; Activities Dr. Roberts asked the Board to approve closing all high schools in the District on September 25, 1997, the day that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the integration of Central High School. He has petitioned the Arkansas Department of Education to consider that day as an excused absence for students. In addition, students in other grade levels would be granted an excused absence if parents provide a written request. Students and staff members of the District would be encouraged to participate in the scheduled activities. Ms. Magness moved to approve the Superintendent's recommendation\nMr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 28, 1997 Page6 E. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Ms. Magness. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOUDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR Forest Park Elementary Cash to purchase Forest Park PTA computers ($10,742.) Brady Elementary 200 Folding Chairs Bradv PTA Hall High Books for ESL students Carolyn Newbern Air Conditioner for the Home Depot Field House K. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the recommendations, Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. L. Financial Reports Financial reports for the month of July were incomplete at the time of the meeting. They will be provided for approval at the September meeting. (Dr. Daugherty returned at 8:45 p.m.) VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Desegregation Update The update was printed in the agenda. There was no additional information provided. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 28, 1997 Page7 B. Budget Update Dr. Roberts reported that he would consider asking the Board to meet for discussion of the budget sometime during the month of September, before submission to the Arkansas Department of Education on September 15. He would like to include some budget projections from the work team recommendations in the final budget submission. In reference to the request to consider donating the Eastside building to L.O.V.E. or any other community group, Dr. Roberts asked the Board to give the administration an opportunity to review the options regarding sale or use of the building before making any decisions or promises. There have been several inquiries as to the possible sale or lease of the property and he would like to be able to recommend the best options for the District. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS VIII. None. DISCIPLINARY Dr. Daugherty made a motion to convene an executive session for the purpose of conducting student and employee disciplinary actions at 9:00 p.m. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Dr. Watson, student hearing officer, requested the Board's approval for reinstatemet of several students who had been previously suspended or expelled from the District. Each of these students will be placed under strict probation for a period of one school term. Dr. Daugherty moved to accept the recommended placements. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Students who are being reinstated and their recommended placements are listed in the table which follows. STUDENT Danielle Freeman John Grant Andre Harris Herbert Harris Diana Hill Kevin Holmes Shavonne Palmer LaTan a Rice Rondi Smith PREVIOUS SCHOOL Central Hi Central Hi Central Hi RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT am am REGULAR BOARD MEETING August 28, 1997 Page 8 The Board recessed briefly and reconvened at 9:20 p.m. to consider an employee's appeal of District disciplinary actions. (Dr. Daugherty excused himself from the hearing.) Jonathan Miller had been an employee of the Plant Services Department and was represented in this hearing by Attorney Alvin Clay. The District was represented by Clay Fendley. Mr. Miller had been an employee of the District for over 12 years. He was accused of being in possession of a handgun on District property. The incident occurred after the regular school/work day during an athletic event at Quigley stadium. His attorney, Mr. Clay, asked the Board to give Mr. Miller another opportunity, and Ray Gillespie, District Athletic Director, testified on his behalf. Mr. Miller was working for Mr. Gillespie at the time of the incident. Doug Eaton, Director of Plant Services, testified that he had brought the charges against Mr. Miller and that there were charges filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court related to the altercation. The incident had been reported to Bobby Jones, Director of Safety \u0026amp; Security for the District on the morning after the incident. Dr. Roberts recommended that the Board suspend Mr. Miller, without pay, pending the final outcome of the charges that are pending in Circuit Court. Mr. Miller would then have the option of coming back to the Board to ask to be reinstated if he is cleared of the charges in Circuit Court. Ms. Magness made a motion to suspend Mr. Miller indefinitely, without pay. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session at 9:30 p.m. Ms. Magness moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Berkley, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: 9-(g-q1 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING September 11, 1997 SEP 2 6 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Thursday, September 11, 1997, immediately following the regularly scheduled agenda meeting, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Micheal Daugherty ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m. Six members of the Board were present\nDr. Daugherty was absent. Carthoria Johnson, teacher ex officio from Bale Elementary School was also present. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING September 11, 1997 Page2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of approving the 1997-98 budget submission to the Arkansas Department of Education. ACTION: Board members were provided copies of a budget summary earlier this week. They were also given a copy of the full budget submission prior to the meeting. Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions. Dr. Roberts reminded the Board that the budget can be modified further after submission to the State. He asked the Board to consider a budget work session sometime within the next few weeks. The Board agreed to conduct a work session on October 9, in conjunction with the regular October agenda meeting. Ms. Magness moved to approve the submission to the Arkansas Department of Education. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Berkley. APPROVED: q -{ 8 ,q ~ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 RECEIVED OCT 2 9 1 97 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 18, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. This meeting was rescheduled from the usual 4th Thursday to the 3rd Thursday to accommodate plans for the 40th anniversary programs commemorating the integration of Central High School. The President, John Riggs, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Micheal Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESE T: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Les Carnine, Superintendent Designee Carthoria Johnson, Teacher Ex-officio Yolanda Baskins, Student Ex-officio Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, John Riggs, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Five members of the Board were present at roll call\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 6:20 p.m. and Dr. Mitchell arrived at 7:00 p.m. Judge Chris Piazza was present to administer the oath of office to Little Rock School District Board members Judy Magness, Pat Gee, and Sue Strickland. Ruth White Tucker, re-elected to the Pulaski County Special School District Board, and Ernie Davis, re-elected to a position on the Pulaski County Board of Education, were also sworn in by Judge Piazza. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 Page2 II. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from the regular board meeting of August 28, 1997, and a special meeting on September 11, 1997, were presented for the Board's approval. Ms. Magness moved to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT The Superintendent introduced Greg Harris and Barbara Byrd, teachers at M. L. King Elementary School. They were recently recognized for their programs to teach economics to elementary students by the Bessie B. Moore Arkansas Awards program. Kiffany Pride was also awarded an honorable mention, but was unable to attend the Board meeting. William Reid, owner of Reid-Vining Jewelers, was recognized for restoring two silver trophies that have been on display in the Central High School trophy case for many years. Age had blackened and corroded these trophies, dated 1908 and 1910. He presented the restored trophies to Principal Rudolph Howard. Dr. Roberts presented a certificate ofrecognition to Sharon Brooks, principal of Rightsell Incentive School. Ms. Brooks recently hosted U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater and his staff on a tour of Rightsell, which included a visit with students and a live broadcast from the school's media center. Ms. Brooks was commended for the work she does at Rightsell, for the high expectations set for staff and students, and for her strong leadership abilities. Marion Woods was introduced to present certificates to the first graduates of the Mahl on Martin Professional Development Leadership class. The District received a Goals 2000 grant to fund this staff development program. The graduates are: Stacy Blacknall Marian Jackson Mary A. Smith Marilyn Bostic Mary Lawson Eunice Thrasher Sharon Bryant Ken Milton Janis Tucker Luverda Clay Debra Murray William Vann Carmelia Crawford Mike Peterson Nona Whittaker Donna Hall Julia Post R. J. Williams Gregory Harris Bemestine Rhodes Clarice Woodley Rory Hill Lillie Scull Karen Worsham Laureen Isom REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 Page 3 The final citations were presented to Carthoria Johnson, teacher ex-officio from Bale Elementary and Yolanda Baskins, student ex-officio from Hall High School. B. CITIZENS COMMITTEES Baker Kurrus, representing the Little Rock Alliance for Our Public Schools, spoke in support of the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan proposed by Dr. Roberts and presented to the Board in August. Odies Wilson, vice president of the Alliance Board, also addressed the board and asked them to make a commitment to the process of educating the children in our community by voting in favor of the proposed desegregation and education plan. He announced that the Alliance would work with the Chamber of Commerce over the next few weeks to develop a city-wide reading initiative. Jim Hathaway, representing Fifty for the Future, expressed support for the revised Plan and asked the Board and administrators to focus on strong fiscal management of the District. To promote stability, he suggested hiring additional, qualified staff and reorganizing the current staff to make operations more efficient. Speaking on behalf of the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, Hubert Barksdale read a resolution adopted by the Chamber Board. He also introduced Paula Patterson, the newly appointed Chairman of the Chamber Education Committee. D. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Office of Desegregation Monitoring Melissa Gulden was present and spoke briefly to the Board. ODM has not been monitoring in the LRSD this year, therefore there are no issues or concerns to report at this time. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Grainger Ledbetter remarked on the cooperative efforts of the task force which has been working to coordinate technology training for over 600 employees who have expressed interest in this area. He also reported receiving several calls from teachers who want to participate in activities at Central High School on September 25, and he asked the Board to consider allowing all employees the opportunity to attend. He concluded his presentation by remarking that he had worked with the faculty at Metropolitan who were concerned about implementation of an alternative program at that school. He introduced Laurie Prather, who teaches at Metropolitan. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 Page4 Ms. Prather stated that the faculty and staff is not opposed to locating an alternative program at Metro, but that they are concerned about how the students would be served. She stated the faculty feels that they had been left out of the planning process and should have been consulted earlier. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PTA Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Daugherty congratulated Ms. Magness, Ms. Gee and Ms. Strickland on their re-election\nall three were uncontested for their seats on the Board. He also introduced Dr. Dwayne Jackson who attended the meeting. Ms. Gee remarked that, although she was unopposed, she did not take the election for granted. She promised to continue to work towards a more cooperative and unified Board. Mr. Berkley also congratulated the re-elected Board members and stated that he was looking forward to the next year. Ms. Magness introduced her family and thanked them for their support of her service on the Board. She stated that she appreciated the opportunity to serve three more years and thanked district employees for the great beginning of school. She recognized the Alliance and Chamber of Commerce Board and thanked them for their contribution to the success of the past year. Ms. Strickland introduced her husband and thanked him for supporting her in her efforts on the Board. REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 Page 5 IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS V. Maureen Rose from Waste Management of Arkansas was present as Murfee Green, a character who promotes recycling education programs. She provided copies of educational materials WMA will distribute to our students promoting recycling. Dick Burchett introduced himself as a supporter of Metropolitan and the program offered there. He questioned the Board about the selection of Metro as a site for new alternative learning programs. Mr. Burchett stated that his wife is a teacher at Metro and that he lives in Bryant. Sandy Becker, chair of Strategic Planning Team 5, School and Community Partnerships, stated support for the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan proposed by Dr. Roberts. He welcomed Dr. Carnine to the District and pledged his support in the coming year. Mr. Becker encouraged the Board to continue to support the Strategic Planning process and continue to bring new opportunities to the students. The Board took a briefrecess and reconvened at 7:30 p.m. ACTION AGENDA A. Election of Officers Mr. Riggs opened the floor to nominations for the position of President of the Board. Mr. Berkley nominated Ms. Magness. Dr. Mitchell moved that the nominations be closed and that Ms. Magness be elected by acclamation. The vote was unanimous. For the position of Vice President, Ms. Strickland nominated Mr. Berkley. Mr. Riggs moved that the nominations close, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Riggs nominated Dr. Daugherty for the position of Secretary. He moved that the nominations close and that Dr. Daugherty be elected by acclamation. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. B. Approval of the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Dr. Roberts presented a summary of the modifications to the Plan which had been provided to the Board at the August 28 Board meeting and urged the Board to approve the Plan for submission to the Court. He indicated that approval of this Plan by the Court would restore a common sense approach to educating the children of Little Rock and would result in a significant increase in the levels of parent and community involvement in the schools. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 Page6 Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan and authorize our attorneys to file the plan and any necessary supporting documents with the district court within the time allowed by the district court's order approving the plan development period. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A transcript of the Board member's comments regarding the approval of this Plan for submission is attached to these minutes. C. Approval of the 1996-97 Annual Report The District's 1996-97 Annual Report was printed as a part of the agenda and Suellen Vann, Director of Communications, was present to respond to questions. She reminded the Board that under Arkansas law, this report must be filed by October 1 of each year. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the report. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. Approval of the Student Rights \u0026amp; Responsibilities Handbook Dr. Roberts briefly reviewed changes that had been incorporated into this year's Rights \u0026amp; Responsibilities Handbook. Linda Watson, Student Hearing Officer, and members of the handbook committee were present to respond to questions from the Board. Ms. Gee moved to approve the handbook, Mr. Riggs seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0 . Dr. Daugherty left the meeting and was not present for the remainder of the meeting. E. Goals 2000 Grant Application An application for a Goals 2000 grant had been submitted to the Arkansas Department of Education for a September 12 deadline. The Board was asked to approve maintenance of that submission. The grant would provide continuation funding for two professional development programs established in 1996 with Goals 2000 funding. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the submission. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. F. Ratification of Aides \u0026amp; Custodians Contract The Board was provided with information on the negotiated contract with District Custodians and paraprofessionals. Mr. Gadberry was present to respond to questions from the Board. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the contract agreements. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. G. Consolidated Application for Special Education and Related Services, 1997-98 The 1997-98 application for special education funding was presented for the Board's approval. Ms. Strickland moved to approve the application for submission to the Arkansas Department of Education. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 Page7 H. Resolution: Arkansas Public Schools Week Suellen Vann, Director of Communication, presented a resolution in support of the Arkansas School Public Relations Association celebration of Arkansas Public Schools Week, October 5-11, 1997. This year's theme is Everyone's Business ... Everyone's Future. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Dr. Mitchell. The resolution was approved, 6-0. I. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Mr. Riggs made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Dr. Mitchell. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR McClellan High $100.00 cash First Commercial Bank Chicot Elementary $102.00 cash Loomis, Fargo \u0026amp; Company Franklin Incentive RCA VCR Connie Simpson Sears VCR Ellistine Gaddy Dell Computer System Arkansas Democrat Hall High Air Conditioner for Best Buy Field House Fulbright Elementarv Microwave/CBI class Easy Cash Pawn Shop Wilson Elementary Frigidaire Refrigerator Valerie Pearsall/Rich Roy Pulaski Heights Jr. High Four IBM Computer Arkansas Community systems, assorted Foundation software and accessories Eight IBM Computer PHJHPTA systems with uogrades Otter Creek Elementary Five IBM hard drives, Steve Aurillio, Alltel keyboards and monitors Mabelvale Elementary Apple II GS Computer Les \u0026amp; Jerri Sue Finch - REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 Page 8 J. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. Mr. Riggs moved to accept the recommendations, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. K. Financial Reports Financial information for the months of July and August were presented in the Board agenda. Mr. Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services, responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the reports as presented. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Budget Update The Board did not hear a budget update, but scheduled a budget work session for October 9, 1997. B. Board Goals Update The Board reviewed the status of the goals established May 22, 1997. Mr. Berkley and Ms. Magness will develop a strategy to begin reviewing and revising the Board policy manual over the next few months. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY The Board convened an executive session for the purpose of hearing a student disciplinary petition. Dr. Linda Watson presented a student reinstatement petition for Latesha West, who had been expelled from Southwest Jr. High School during the 1996-97 school year. Latesha had enrolled at the P.C. Juvenile Justice Center and had earned passing grades in that program. Dr. Watson recommended reinstatement on strict probation to a district junior high school. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the administration's recommendation. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 18, 1997 Page9 ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session at 8:35 p.m. Mr. Riggs moved for adjournment, seconded by Dr. Mitchell, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: /0. ).J. o/7 Riggs: Daugherty: Magness: Daugherty: Magness: Berkley: LRSD Board of Directors Meeting September 18, 1997 TRANSCRIPT - BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS on Revised Desegregation and Education Plan Recommend by Superintendent Don Roberts MOTION: I move we approve the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan and authorize our attorneys to fi le the plan and any necessary supporting documents with the district court with in the time allowed by the district court's order approving the plan development period. Second. Is there any discussion? There is. I've looked at all the information that different groups have provided for us, I've talked with Dr. Roberts about the different things within the Plan, and I definitely support the Plan, but I don't want us to forget that there was a reason for this deseg. order in the first place. That there were problems that faced this district and this country that people were not willing to acknowledge or deal with and unfortunately it took going to court in order to get people to comply, and in order to do the right thing. And rather than do the right thing, some of the parents took their kids out of our schools. But even with that we still continue to educate kids in this district. By voting for this I'm not saying that I disagree with the efforts of Mr. Walker and individuals like him, because it was individuals like Mr. Walker that made the difference. It was his effort, and efforts of people and attorneys like him that began the change. But, after awhile after you've fought dragons for so long, when you go out you're looking for dragons even when there aren't any left. We are fortunate to have had Dr. Roberts for this last year. He's really made a difference. We look forward to the work of Dr. Carnine. But I don't want this Board, because we are going to be judged by what we are implementing here tonight. We can say last year - year before last that we didn't have anything to do with the old deseg plan. But this is ours and we are going to be judged by this. So it's going to be up to us to make sure that the things in here are implemented and done according to what the judge directs us to do. But again, I don't take anything away from the individuals who had to go out and fight to get individuals within this district, at one point, to comply and do the right thing. And, you know, as I said, I do support this. Thank you. Any other discussion? Mr. Berkley. I appreciate your comments Dr. Daugherty. I think we have to keep in mind that the whole purpose for the original desegregation litigation was to assure and demand equitable education. And we are in a different place than we were when this was initiated as a nation and as a city, and I want to say that I have never experienced anything in the schools that I've been to, the people I've talked to, anything other than a total commitment to that issue. Board members, teachers, principals, the superintendent, everybody who I've talked to realizes that it is a moral, ethical, right thing to do, and I congratulate Dr. Roberts on the development of this plan and on the community input that was required to develop it and I absolutely support it. LRSD Board of Directors Meeting September 18, 1997 Page 2 Magness: Mitchell: Magness: Riggs: Thank you. Dr. Mitchell I simply want to say again that the best recruitment tool that the District can have is one where we are providing quality education for the children that we serve regardless to where they live and how they look. I'm just pleased that we now have something to submit to the court that really focuses on what we should be doing - - providing educational opportunities for the children and I'm glad that it's not detailed as to how it's going to be done, Dr. Roberts, because frankly, that's one of the things that impeded our progress before, that we were too specific, too detailed, I mean, in whatever you wrote in the plan the people expected for you to do it whether it worked or not. Or it if didn't work, you had to prove it didn't. And so in order for us to be effective at the schools, to provide the activities to devise the activities to use whatever educational programs that would better meet the needs of the children in that particular setting, that I think this is the best way to present it, and not go into any specific details so I support it and I'm glad that we are now focusing on what we ought to be doing and not just throwing out bait to try to lure people to the district. But show that our students are important . . . (End of tape 1 - remainder of Dr. Mitchell's comments are inaudible.) Mr. Riggs I certainly agree with the other Board members on what they've said about what we're trying to do tonight. I particularly empathize and understand some of the comments Dr. Daugherty made about the people in the past who have fought for the rights of our children and those people to me are heroes. The other thing that he said, that we have to be cognizant of, and I caution this Board or talk to you or maybe I will talk to you for the next year anyway - is that when we agree on this plan, if we pass this plan tonight, we are making a contract with the community to follow this, and they are going to hold us accountable, and not only do you make a contract for yourselves, but you make a contract for all the Boards that follow you. I've sat up here at this dais before, with Dr. Mitchell and Ms. Gee, and wondered who it was that put that past plan in place, and I can even remember some Board members saying \"Well, we didn't vote on it, so we're not going to do it.\" and we landed in Court. We accepted that, didn't we? That Board member's not on this Board right now. But I want to caution you about that, and as part of Board leadership the Board members that follow us -- that needs to be part of our policy that we teach them the obligations they have. You can't allow Board members to come onto this Board and not know the obligations that we are making for them tonight and for the next several years. So, particularly our three new Board members who are going to be here for at least three years, I want to encourage you to keep that thought in mind as you get new Board members on this Board, that part of their education process has to be that we show them the obligations that they have as a member of this Board. Lastly, I just want to say to this Board we are at a historic crossroads. Although we've had a lot of hoopla in town about what's going to go on in the city this week and next week, I believe ten years hence and probably twenty years hence a lot will be forgotten about the 40th anniversary of the desegregation of Central High. But the steps you take tonight, I think, will be remembered .. because you're taking, in my opinion, taking a good school district - one of the best in Arkansas - and making it a world class school district. And I think those are historic steps. LRSD Board of Directors Meeting September 18, 1997 Page 3 Magness: Thank you. Any other comments? That was well said. Thank you all for your comments. We do have a motion on the floor - to approve the Revised Desegregation and Education Plan and authorize our attorneys to file the plan and any necessary supporting documents with the district court within the time allowed by the district court's order approving the plan development period. All those in favor (Unanimous vote.) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT September 26, 1997 Ann Brown, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Brown: SEP 2 6 i~~' Off\\C0r OtSEGR~Gfi.i\\Oi4 t/lOtliOR\\Wl I am enclosing minutes of LRSD Board of Directors meetings held on August 28 and September 11, 1997. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide additional information. Enclosures Sincerely, Beverly J. Griffin Executive Assistant to the Superintendent 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 324-2000 REC IVE-LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS oc 2 9 t!l97 mliCECF MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING October 15, 1997 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 1997, at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley John Riggs, IV Katherine Mitchell MEMBERS ABSENT: Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Sue Strickland ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Four members of the Board were present\nDr. Daugherty, Ms. Gee and Ms. Strickland were absent. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING \"ft\n:1T~'UI1!~\\S The meeting was called for the purpose of reinstating students who had been suspended or expelled previously and for conducting student disciplinary appeal hearings. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING October 15, 1997 Page2 ACTION: Linda Watson, Student Hearing Officer, presented information on the recommendation for expulsion from Central High School of student Antoine Shephard. Dr. Watson had upheld the school's recommendation and Antoine's mother, Ms. McDonald, asked to appeal that decision to the Board. Antoine (and his brother, Corey) had been involved in a major fight at school on September 30, 1997, and had both been charged with inciting to riot. Dr. Watson had recommended placement in the Juvenile Justice Center, Step-One Alternative Program. The superintendent recommended upholding the schools petition for expulsion and concurred with the alternative placement recommended by Dr. Watson. Mr. Riggs made a motion to uphold the administration's recommendation. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. Ms. McDonald withdrew her request for a hearing on Corey Shepherd's expulsion recommendation. The Board was also presented with a list of students who were recommended for placement in alternative settings, but who had not requested a hearing before the Board. Additional information was requested from the Student Hearing Officer before action by the Board. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Mr .Riggs. (1d~ ,( /m-Ld',Y -l'dc---=: ~J~Magness, President APPROVED: lo -\n3. 1: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 REC IVED NOV 2 5 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 23, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The President, Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Marva Pearson, Teacher Ex-officio Hanna Dolle, Student Ex-officio Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER II. Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. All members of the Board were present at roll call. Ex-officio members of the Board were also present: Hanna Dolle, student at McClellan, and Marva Pearson, teacher at Baseline. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from the regular board meeting of September 18, and a special meeting on October 15, 1997, were presented for the Board's approval. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Roberts introduced Daryl Newcomb, a teacher at Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School. Ms. Newcomb was recently selected by Entergy Arkansas as an Outstanding Teacher of the Year for 1997. She was also named as a finalist for the 1998 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. A superintendent's citation was presented to Claudia Rodgers, physical educ~tion teacher at Dunbar Junior High School. Ms. Rodgers was recently honored by the Association of Teacher Educators as the Outstanding Cooperating Teacher of the Year. Dr. Roberts presented a citation to Frances McCorkle in recognition of her selection as a participant in the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program. Ms. McCorkle will visit Japan for three weeks next fall. Representatives from Centro Hispano were honored for volunteer hours contributed to help Chicot Elementary School families during the opening of school this fall. Karen Latch, teacher at Williams Magnet Elementary School, received a Superintendent's citation for recently being named as a recipient of the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association Parsons-Burnett Scholarship. The $1,000 award is for continuing education. The superintendent recognized a number of people who contributed to the Central High School Fortieth Anniversary recognition programs. Central staff members Rudolph Howard, Nancy Rousseau and Brenda James were present to accept citations of appreciation for the time they contributed to making the events a success. Mr. Howard also received a certificate of appreciation from the White House Communications Agency in recognition of his assistance to the presidential staff. Vicki Saviers, Cynthia East, Billie Rutherford, and Jeannie Andrews, PT A officers at Central High School, were recognized for the time they devoted to planning the many activities that were scheduled at Central over the last month. Doug Eaton and staff members at Plant Services were recognized for their extra efforts in ensuring that all of the maintenance projects were completed before the Central High School anniversary events. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page 3 Several months oflandscaping projects were coordinated by Jerry Compton of ServiceMaster Management Services. ServiceMaster donated $10,000 to make improvements to the front lawn at Central High School\nthe district matched this amount and much of the work was done by volunteers from Merlin E. Seamon Associates, Master Gardners, and 4-H Club members. Southwestern Bell and its employees were given citations recognizing their donation of $100,000 worth of Internet access wiring at Central High School. Members of the Southwestern Bell Pioneers and the Communications Workers of America volunteered their time to install the wiring during their off hours. The final citations were given to the ex-officio Board members for the month of October\nMarva Pearson, teacher from Baseline Elementary, and Hanna Dolle, student from McClellan High School. The final presentation was to Board member John Riggs, who was recognized for his year of service as president of the board. The other members of the Board presented him with a gavel. B. PARTNERSHIPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator for the District, recognized recently formed partnerships between schools and community businesses. Those partnerships include: ITT Technical Institute, represented by Kevin Standiford and Dr. Pat Honeycutt, partnering with McClellan High School, represented by Patricia McMurray and Jodie Carter Little Rock Hilton, represented by Sandra Anthony, Anrianne Beck and Tracy Bennett, partnering with McClellan High School, represented by Patricia McMurray and Jodie Carter ITT Technical Institute, represented by Kevin Standiford and Dr. Pat Honneycutt, partnering with Metropolitan Vocational Center, represented by Michael Peterson Mr. Riggs made a motion to accept the new partnerships. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page4 C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Melissa Gulden thanked Dr. Roberts for serving as superintendent during the past year and for providing positive leadership for the District. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Frank Martin spoke on behalf of the faculty at Metropolitan, some of whom are opposed to placement of the ALE program on the Metro campus. He stated that the community would be opposed to having alternative education students at that site and that some of them would probably transfer their students out of the district. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council No report. D. BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Daugherty acknowledged that there were concerns about placement for students with disciplinary problems and students who merely had problems learning in the regular classroom setting. He stated that the proposed alternative programs were geared to address the needs of the individual students. Dr. Mitchell issued a challenge to parents and teachers to form partnerships to provide children with the things they really need in order to succeed in learning. She stated that children do best in school when parents, teachers and the community cooperate as a support team. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page 5 Mr. Riggs thanked the Board for allowing him to serve as president for the past year. He congratulated three people who have recently been publicly recognized for outstanding service to the school district\nMarian Lacey for receiving the Milken Award, Diane Vibhaker for being recognized by the Arkansas Times as a \"hero\", and Don Roberts who has worked with the Board over the past year to ensure that they had a productive year while searching for a new superintendent. Mr. Berkley congratulated Mr. Howard and the Central High School staff for providing a positive focus on Little Rock schools during the recent national media focus. Ms. Magness thanked the staff and volunteers at Central High School for the work they had done over the past few months preparing for the 40th year commemoration events. Ms. Magness had attended a coffee at Wilson Elementary School, read to first grade students at Watson Elementary School, and attended a sixth grade musical production at the PT A open house at Jefferson Elementary. She complimented the good behavior of Dunbar band students who marched in the red ribbon parade, and thanked Mike Peterson and the Culinary Arts students at Metro for hosting the October agenda meeting. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Todd Skaggs introduced himself as a former culinary arts student at Metro. He spoke in opposition to placing alternative education students at the Metro campus. Michael Drake spoke in support of the Pankey property deed extension. He is a member of CANDO, an alliance of fourteen west Little Rock churches, which has pledged their support to the building of a Pankey Community center. Sandy Becker thanked the Board for continuing their support of the Pankey community in their efforts to build a community center. He serves as pastor of a church in that community. Wali Caradine, with Architectural Innovations Group, is working with the Pankey Community to develop the plans for building a community center. He provided information on plans that must be approved by the city planning commission. Ray Walters serves as a mentor to students at Metro. He asked the board not to approve plans to place an alternative program at Metro. Rick Evans teaches at Metro and expressed concerns about placement of ALE students at the Metro campus. He stated that area students and those from Bryant and Bauxite would pull out of the Metro Vocational programs if alternative students were assigned to attend there. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page6 Tracy Hairston, a student in the Metro extended day program, asked the Board to consider other placement for the ALE students. Larry Lee stated that training provided at Metro is not available anywhere else. He suggested that the students at Metro attend there because they want to be there and that Metro would not \"work\" for ALE students who are forced to attend the programs or who do not have a choice about where they are assigned. David McCree teaches radio and television broadcasting at Metropolitan. He asked the Board not to assign ALE students to Metro programs in the middle of the school year and stated that courses offered there require that students be there from the beginning of the semester. He stated that vocational education does not have a good reputation and that the public perception of having an ALE program will impact negatively on the success of Metro. Selma Douglas addressed the board as a 43-year resident of the Pankey community. She provided historical information on the land that has been proposed for development as a community center site. Robert Savary, who serves on the Metro Board, stated that proposed changes to the Metro program will be a detriment to the school's success. He asked the Board not to approve the recommended ALE programs. V. ACTION AGENDA Mr. Riggs asked the Board to reorder the agenda to allow Item \"F\" to become Item \"A\" on the action agenda. There were no objections to his request. A. Resolution: Beacons/School-Based Community Centers Dorothy N ayles, representing New Futures, made a brief slide presentation to update the Board on a proposal for operating school-based community centers. The Board was asked to adopt a resolution supporting the school-based community center concept which promotes collaboration with the City of Little Rock, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, New Futures for Youth, and the Pulaski County United Way. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to approve the resolution, Mr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page 7 B. Central High Architectural Conservation Planning Grant The Board was asked to approve submission of a planning grant to the Getty Grant Program of Los Angeles. The application request is in the amount of $25,000 for planning restoration and architectural conservation of Central High School. Ms. Gee moved to approve the submission. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried 7-0. The Board elected to take action on items C, D, and E with a blanket motion C. National Science Foundation Grant A grant application was submitted to the National Science Foundation to establish a fiveyear program to increase enrollment in upper level mathematics and science courses. First year applicants are allowed up to $200,000 for start up activities and recipients are allowed to apply for up to $800,000 in years two through five. The Board was asked to approve the submission. D. Vital Link Grant The Board was asked to approve the submission of an application to the Little Rock Education Commission for financial support in the amount of $35,000 for the Vital Link Program. This funding would pay transportation costs for the summers of 1998 and 1999. E. Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Applications As a recipient of federal funds, the district is required to implement a comprehensive drug abuse prevention program in grades K-12. The 1997-98 allocation will be in the amount of $166,696.00, and the Board was asked to approve the application for submission to the Arkansas Department of Education. Mrs. Elston was present to respond to questions from the Board. Mr. Riggs moved to approve items C, D, and E. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. F. Resolution: Arkansas Drug Free Youth and Red Ribbon Campaign In support of the National Red Ribbon Campaign for Drug Free Youth, the Board was asked to adopt a resolution endorsing Red Ribbon Week and urging all citizens to make a commitment to drug free education and to the future of our children. Dr. Mitchell moved to adopt the resolution. Mr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A copy of that resolution is attached to these minutes. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page 8 G. Pankey Community Center - Approval to Amend Deed An amended deed for property previously transferred to Pankey Community Improvement Association, Inc. was presented for the Board's approval. The PCIA asked the Board to extend the requirement to construct a building for educational and/or community center purposes to January 1, 2000. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the deed amendment. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A copy of the amended deed is attached to these minutes. H. Service Learning Sites A listing of Service Learning Sites recommended by the Arkansas Division of Volunteerism was presented for the Board's approval. In addition to approval of the sites listed, the Board was asked to approve Central High MuseumNisitors Center and Advocates for Battered Women as Service Learning Sites for LRSD students. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the service learning sites listing. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. I. Alternative Learning Environment Proposal for 1997-98 The Superintendent asked the Board to approve Alternative Learning Environment sites at the Alternative Learning Center, Forest Heights Jr. High School, Metropolitan VocationalTechnical Education Center, Penick Boys Club, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Dr. Roberts responded to questions from the Board. Dr. Daugherty, Mr. Berkley and Mr. Riggs spoke in support of the motion\nMs. Gee spoke in opposition. Ms. Strickland made the motion to approve the proposal, seconded by Mr. Berkley. The motion carried 6-1, with Ms. Gee casting the \"no\" vote. The Board took a briefrecess at 8:45 p.m. and returned at 8:50 p.m. Dr. Daugherty did not return from recess. J. 1997-98 Budget Submission The Board was asked to approve draft 7 of the proposed 1997-98 budget which was reviewed extensively at the work session on October 9, 1997. The revised figures included recommendations from the work groups, computer technology training time for teachers, and increased funding for the ALE programs. A $2,000,000 draw from the settlement loan fund was reflected in the submission. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the revised budget. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page9 K. Interim Millage Adjustment The board was asked to approve a resolution setting the personal property and real property rates at 41 .40 mills. The State of Arkansas requires the Board of school districts in Pulaski County to certify their applicable tax rates to the County Clerk prior to the regular November quorum court meeting. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Ms. Gee. The motion carried 6-0. L. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Ms. Strickland. The motion carried 6-0. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR VIPS Program $1,000 for Vital Link Entergy Corp McDermott Elementary $9,000 for construction McDermott PT A of a retaining wall Pulaski Heights Elementary Kenmore Refrigerator \u0026amp; Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Sidney Ogden 12 x 12 carpet Computer/Monitor/ Ms. Mildred Cooper Printer/Software 100 primarv chairs Pulaski Heights PT A Chicot Elementary $240 cash to fund field Anonymous trips M. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. Dr. Mitchell moved to accept the recommendations, Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page 10 N. Financial Reports Financial information for the month of September was presented in the Board agenda. Mr. Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services, responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the reports as presented. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Articulation Agreement - ITT Technical Institute An agreement with ITT Technical Institute was reported for the Board's information. Through this agreement, students will receive advanced college credit for 1st year Drafting and Design, 2nd year Engineering, Drafting and Design, and 1st and 2nd year Electronics Technology courses taken at Metropolitan. B. Desegregation Update The Desegregation Update for the month of October was printed in the Board's agenda. There were no additional questions. C. Board Goals Update The Board goals, established May 22, 1997, were provided for review. There were no additional questions or comments. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY Dr. Linda Watson presented a student appeal petition for an expulsion recommendation from Central. The student, Brandon Davis, was represented by Attorney Michael Booker. Clay Fendley from the Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark Law Firm was present for the District. Brandon was charged with inciting to riot for an incident involving a group of students at Central High School on September 30, 1997. Witnesses to the incident were present: Andrea Smith, Security Guard, Little Rock Police Resource Officer Mobley, and Eric Brandon, teacher and coach at Central. In addition, Rudolph Howard, principal and Brenda James, assistant principal, were present. REGULAR BOARD MEETING October 23, 1997 Page 11 All of the witnesses indicated that the incident was, or appeared to be gang related. Brandon denied any participation in gang activity at Central and denied that he had participated in the fight. Brandon's mother, Sharon Davis, was present and asked the Board to reinstate Brandon to Central High School. Keith Richardson was also present to speak on Brandon's behalf and to appeal to the Board to allow Brandon to return to school. Although the school administration agreed that Brandon had not participated in the actual fighting, they determined that he had been a party to the escalation of the fight by flashing hand signals that were, or appeared to be, gang-related. The Superintendent recommended the Board uphold the administration's request for expulsion. Ms. Gee moved to discuss the matter in executive session. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 5-1, with Mr. Riggs casting the \"no\" vote. The Board returned from executive session at 10:35 p.m. to report that no action had been taken. Ms. Strickland moved to accept the administration's recommendation for expulsion. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion. Mr. Riggs and Ms. Gee spoke in opposition to the motion\nMr. Berkley spoke in support of the expulsion recommendation. The motion for expulsion passed by a vote of 4-2, with Ms. Gee and Mr. Riggs casting the \"no\" votes. On another student disciplinary action, Dr. Watson presented a request for reinstatement for Tommy Glaspie. Tommy had been expelled from Southwest Jr. High School in February 1997. He completed the 1996-97 school term at the Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center. He presented a request for reinstatement to the Little Rock School District for placement in the 10th grade. Based on the information presented, Dr. Watson recommended reinstatement on strict probation, with assignment at McClellan High School. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the reinstatement petition. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. ADJOURNMENT Dr. Mitchell moved for adjournment at 10:43 p.m., seconded by Mr. Riggs, and it carried unanimouslv. ~?J~ -M-i-ch-e-al-D-au-gh-erty-,-~.-~.e.. ,,_e_~ Resolution A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL-BASED COrv1:MUNITY CENTER CONCEPT\nDIRECTING THE CONTINUANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN PARTNERSIDP WITH THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK AND VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS\nAND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Whereas, the Little Rock School District Board of Directors continues to support the development of quality programming for the youth in our City\nand Whereas, the Little Rock School District Board of Directors continues to promote the development of collaborative efforts with the City of Little Rock, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, New Futures for Youth and the Pulaski County United Way\nand Whereas, the School District supports the utilization of existing resources, i.e. public school facilities and existing programming to develop community-based initiatives that strengthen school, family and community linkages\nand Whereas, the School-Based Community Center concept is a comprehensive, year-round, after-school, neighborhood-based, safe haven for children and family support, located in public school buildings and operated by community-based organizations\nNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Little Rock School District Board of Directors supports the concept of School-Based Community Centers and directs the Superintendent to work with the City of Little Rock, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, New Futures for Youth and the Pulaski County United Way to develop ideas for programs, funding, and operation of these community-based centers in the public schools. Little Rock School District Board of Directors 1 ( ' w ~ )?h_.\"[?f-c~/ Micheal Daughi,\u0026amp;cretary Whereas, Arkansas' youth have a right to be educated in an environment conducive to learning\nand Whereas, all schools and administrative buildings of the Little Rock School District are designated as Drug Free Zones\nand Whereas, programs such as D.A.R.E., Just Say No, T.R.U.C.E., Peer Helpers and Student Assistance which promote drug awareness and prevention for youth, have been implemented in Little Rock public schools\nand Whereas, during the week of October 25-31, 1997 special emphasis will be placed upon drug free youth with the observance of National Red Ribbon Week\nand Whereas, a joint effort must be made by parents, schools, and the community working together toward a common commitment for preparing our children to be tomorrow's leaders, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Little Rock School District endorses National Red Ribbon Week and urges all citizens to make a commitment to drug free education and to the future of our children. Adopted this 23rd day of October, 1997. I , :?zz/4,~e: -C,4s,z?r5 Micheal Daugherty, Secretary LTITLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT October 28, 1997 Ann Brown, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Brown: REC!Ei,,eo OCT 2 9 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITOR/Na I am enclosing minutes of LRSD Board of Directors meetings held on September 18 and October ,5, 1997. Please let me know ,f you have any questions, or if I can provide additional information. Sincerely, ~ Beverly J. Griffin Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Enclosures 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 324-2000  - LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 20, 1997 RECEIVED JAN 1 2 199U OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONrJORU The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 20, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The President, Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Pat Gee John Riggs, IV Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Micheal Daugherty Katherine Mitchell ALSO PRESENT: Les Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Jeanette Stephenson, Student Ex-officio Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER II. Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Five members of the Board were present at roll call. Dr. Daugherty and Dr. Mitchell were absent. The Ex-officio student representative Jeanette Stephenson, student at Parkview, was also present. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from the regular board meeting of October 23 were presented for the Board's approval. Ms. Magness requested a correction to the minutes, which was noted. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the minutes as edited. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.  - REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 20, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: Ms. Magness recognized Lillie Carter, principal of Pulaski Heights Elementary School, who introduced the P. H. music teacher, Leeta Robertson, and kindergarten teachers, Ms. Willis and Ms. Neal. Kindergarten students performed a \"pipe\" demonstration of musical notes sounded by varying lengths of plastic pipe. A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Carnine presented a citation to Ms. Gail McKinnon, AP English teacher at Hall High School. Ms. McKinnon was recently selected to serve a second year as chief reader for the SAT II: Writing Essay in Wilmington, Delaware. Jodie Carter, principal of McClellan High School, was called to accept a certificate of recognition from the Arkansas Famous and Historic Tree Program (AFHTP) for a flowering dogwood which was planted on the campus of McClellan in 1970 during the first \"Earth Day.\" This tree, named the Marylou Andreelli Tree in honor of its' donor who was a McClellan Humanities teacher, was recently registered as official #0004 in the AFHTP. Gwen Efird, coordinator of Health Services, presented plaques and certificates of recognition to school nurses who were nominated for their commitment to students in the District. The first year nurse award was presented to Patricia Brown, who serves students at Bale Elementary and Southwest Jr. High. Stevie Cherepski was the recipient of the School Nurse of the Year Award. Ms. Cherepski provides nursing services to students at M. L. King Elementary School. In addition, six nurses were presented with certificates of recognition for their nomination in the school nurse of the year program. They were: Ann Callaway, Garland Elementary School\nBeverly Heron, Terry Elementary and Parkview Magnet Schools\nCarla Kelley, Henderson Health Science Magnet Jr. High School\nMarsha Mahan, Romine and Western Hills Elementary Schools\nLavelle Rollins, Franklin Elementary School\nand Uvita Scott, Booker Magnet Elementary School. The final citation was presented to the ex-officio student representative to the Board for the month of November, Jeannette Stephenson, from Parkview Magnet High School. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Dan Farley, representing Arkansas Friends for Better Schools, made a presentation recognizing Diane Vibhaker as a Public School Hero. Ms. Vibhaker was selected for the numerous volunteer services she provides to the District and for her commitment to public education in the city.  - REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 20, 1997 Page 3 B. P ARTNERSIDPS Lee Ann Matson represented the VIPS office for recognition of newly established partnerships between area businesses and schools. The following school/business partnerships were presented for the Board's approval. All About Travel in partnership with Fulbright Elementary School, represented by Mac Huffman Baptist Medical Center, represented by Colleen Woodruff, Sandra Brown and Missy Nesterenko, in partnership with Henderson Health Sciences Magnet Junior High School, represented by James Washington and Mickey Bates Dr. Beatrice Reed, Optometrist, was present to accept a certificate recognizing her partnership with McClellan Business/Community Magnet School, represented by Jodie Carter and Wanda Baskins FOXY 99.5 Radio Station, represented by Jeff Hedman, in partnership with McClellan Business/Community Magnet School, represented by Jodie Carter and Wanda Baskins Aristotle Internet Services, represented by Tara Perrin, in partnership with Washington Magnet School, represented by Jennifer Lindsey Ms. Gee made a motion to accept the new partnerships. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. C. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIO NS Office of Desegregation Monitoring Melissa Gulden had no formal report, but welcomed Dr. Carnine to the District. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Grainger Ledbetter, president of the CTA, welcomed Dr. Carnine to Little Rock and remarked that he felt positive about their first two meetings. He stated that teachers were looking forward to technology training, scheduled to begin in January. He noted concerns from the building level, including: 1) implementation of direct deposit of payroll\n2) the inadequate pool of substitute teachers\nand 3) the number of grievances which had been filed recently with the CT A.  - REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 20, 1997 Page4 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council Doris Williams thanked the Board for supporting the PTA Council and for attending Council meetings whenever possible. D. BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Gee congratulated Essie Middleton and Becky Rather for the successful 6-7 grade transition meeting which was held on November 9, at Forest Heights Jr. High School. She also remarked that the recent Board retreat was very beneficial. Ms. Gee also made a statement regarding the number of complaints she had received regarding the poor service by Laidlaw this year. She wanted parents to be assured that the District was aware of their concerns and would be looking at a number of options for transporting students next school year. Ms. Strickland thanked Ms. Magness for facilitating the Board retreat and stated that it was a wonderful way for Board members to communicate better with each other. Ms. Magness was wearing a Baseline Elementary sweat shirt and stated she had visited that school to observe the Success for All program. She had also visited Gibbs Magnet Elementary School's international festival which focused on Bolivian culture and featured food, dress, and lifestyle displays. She also commented on the success of the transition meeting at Forest Heights Jr. High School, and thanked the City of Little Rock Board of Directors who attended the recent joint meeting with the District Board. Ms Magness had prepared a summary report on the Board retreat which was distributed to other Board members.  - REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 20, 1997 Page 5 IV. CITIZENS COMMITTEES V. V. The National Dunbar Alumni Association presented plans for improvement of the Dunbar Magnet Jr. High School campus. Elise Argue, president of the Dunbar PTSA, and Dr. Erma Glasgow Davis, president of the National Dunbar Alumni Association, requested the District's financial support for the project, which is estimated at approximately $53,000. The Alumni association is contributing $10,000 to the PTSA for the project, which they hope to have completed by July 1999, when the National association meets in Little Rock. Chris Cooper presented the landscape plans and explained the proposal for improvements in the landscaping and structural modifications to the sidewalks and irrigation system. Zenobia Harris, parent, and Victoria Boykins, student, spoke in support of the proposal and asked for the Board's consideration. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Don Campbell spoke to the Board regarding the District's practice of prohibiting suspended and expelled students from getting credit for school assignments. He provided letters supporting his request for the Board to reconsider the portion of the handbook which addresses this issue. ACTION AGENDA A. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Mr. Riggs made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Ms. Strickland. The motion carried 5-0. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOUDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR Baseline Elementarv $450 for field trips Waste Management of Ark. Mann Magnet School Miscellaneous clothing Sheila Ballard items for the Drama Dept. Athletic Department $1,500 Randy Johnson/Alltel Corp. McClellan Community School $100 to Teachers of Sidney A. Moncrief Tomorrow  - REGULAR BOARD l\\1EETING November 20, 1997 Page6 M. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the recommendations, Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 5~0. N. Financial Reports Financial information for the month of October was presented in the Board agenda. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the reports as presented. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Truancy Report Jo Evelyn Elston, Director of Pupil Services, provided a report on truancy during the first nine week period of this school year. She also provided background information on the truancy center previously operated by the District, and current efforts to reduce truancy. The Dropout Center coordinates efforts to have students picked up by the LR Police Department and delivered to the nearest secondary school. B. Discipline Report Linda Watson provided a summary report oflong term expulsion and alternative school placements for the current school year. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None.  - REGULAR BOARD MEETING November 20, 1997 Page? ADJOURNMENT The Board adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Ms. Strickland. 1fb.1!7:.p?!i.~ APPROVED: /3-, IC-17 I JI.. , ?\nu.~, /~ ,{_ ~ Micheal Daugherty, ~ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 18, 1997 ECEnteo JAN 2 7 199B OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITOR/NG The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 18, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. Board President, Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell John Riggs, IV MEMBERS ABSENT: Sue Strickland ALSO PRESENT: Les Carnine, Superintendent of Schools Fatimah McKindra, Student Ex-officio Gordon McIntyre, Teacher Ex-officio Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER II. Board President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Five members of the Board were present at roll call. Dr. Daugherty arrived at 6:18 p.m.\nMs. Strickland was absent. The ex-officio student representative, Fatimah McKindra from Central High School, and ex-officio teacher representative, Gordon McIntyre, were also present. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from the regular board meeting of November 20, 1997, were presented for the Board's approval. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Ms. Gee. The motion carried 5-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 18, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: Students from the Rockefeller Show Choir, directed by Ms. I. J. Routen, performed for the Board. The children were dressed in their pajamas, robes and slippers, and sang several non-traditional Christmas songs. A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Carnine presented citations to the ex-officio representatives to the Board for the month of December, Fatimah McKindra, from Central High School, and Gordon McIntyre, from Brady Elementary. B. P ARTNERSIDPS Debbie Milam recognized representatives of area businesses and schools who had recently established partnerships. The following school/business partnerships were presented for the Board's approval. Jostens Learning, represented by Jim Hardwick, in partnership with Chicot Elementary School, represented by Jane Harkey and Leola Fields Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Booksellers, represented by Kathy Johnson, in partnership with Mabelvale Elementary School, represented by Donna Clark Party City, in partnership with Romine Elementary School, represented by Karen Greenlee Mr. Riggs made a motion to accept the new partnerships. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. C. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIO NS 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Skip Marshall had no formal report, but brought holiday greetings on behalf of the ODM staff. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Clementine Kelley attended the meeting representing the CT A. She had no formal report but brought season's greetings to the Board and administration. REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 18, 1997 Page3 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council No report. D. BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Gee wished fellow Board members a happy holiday and thanked the student performers for their presentation. She encouraged everyone to move forward to become the best they can be. Dr. Daugherty expressed disappointment in the recent fire that occurred at Franklin Incentive School. He asked the Board to consider implementing a reward system to encourage citizens to come forward and name the person or persons responsible for this fire and other vandalism damage to District property. Ms. Magness thanked District staff members who responded promptly to the fire at Franklin\nmany people worked over the weekend to ensure that school could be in session Monday morning. She had recently attended the Forest Heights Junior High School Career Day activities. Ms. Magness thanked the student groups who performed at the recent Arkansas School Board's Association convention, and commended Marian Lacey for representing the District in a presentation at that same convention. She extended a special thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for inviting Board members to the recent annual meeting and luncheon. IV. CITIZENS COMMITTEES Jerry Cohen from MEMS Ambulance Service made a brief presentation highlighting some of the educational activities that MEMS provides for our students. Students are allowed to tour ambulances, and paramedics provide safety and educational activities to prevent drinking and driving. MEMS employees also work with the medical professions students at Metro to encourage further education in the paramedical field. REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 18, 1997 Page4 V. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Don Campbell asked the Board to respond to his presentation at the November Board meeting asking for assistance in allowing suspended and expelled students to make up their course work. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Dwight D. Eisenhower 1997-98 Professional Development Grant The Board was asked to approve maintenance of the December 1 submission of the 1997- 98 Title II, ESEA, D. D. Eisenhower grant proposal. Funding from this grant would provide professional development in math, science, and social studies activities in the amount of $141,798. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the submission. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. B. Adult Education Direct \u0026amp; Equitable Proposal A request to the Arkansas Department of Education for funding in the amount of $56,623 to serve educationally disadvantaged adults will be submitted upon approval by the Board. Mr. Riggs moved to approve the submission, seconded by Ms. Gee. The motion carried, 6-0. C. Adult Education Institutional/Correctional Proposal The Board was also asked to approve a grant submission to the Arkansas Department of Education in the amount of $56,241 to fund adult education services to institutionalized/ correctional adults. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the submission. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. Approval of AP Art History Course/Parkview Magnet The principal and staff of Parkview Magnet High School requested the Board's approval of the addition of an AP Art History course at Parkview beginning with the 1998-99 school year. The course would follow the curriculum established by the College Board and would compliment other visual arts specialty courses at Parkview. Dr. Anderson responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Riggs made a motion to approve the course. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 18, 1997 Page 5 E. Age Requirements for Compulsory Attendance Under the terms of Act 1230 of 1997, the enrollment age for students in Arkansas is set as five (5) years of age on or before September 15, instead of the current date of October 1. There is a provision in this act that allows school districts in the state having 50% or greater student population eligible to receive free or reduced lunches, to elect to use any other date between September 1 and October 1. Upon approval by the Board, the LRSD will file for this waiver to maintain the current enrollment date of October 1. Other Districts within Pulaski County have also elected to maintain the October 1 enrollment date. Mr. Riggs moved to approve submission of the waiver application. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. F. Grant Application: Arkansas Abstinence Education (Project FATE) G. Grant Application: Avon Kids Care Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade The Project FATE grant application would provide $35,000 for implementation of an early intervention program in sexual abstinence at Otter Creek Elementary School for 5th grade female students and their parents. Otter Creek is partnering with the Southwest Community Center and the McClellan Community School to implement this program. The Avon Breast Cancer Awareness and Education Grant requests $48,637 for the development of a program for female students at Forest Heights and Cloverdale Junior High Schools. The application would include a partnership with the city-wide Healthy Family Celebration, the Witness Project, the Encore Program at the YWCA, the American Cancer Society, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Arkansas Department of Health, CARTI, and St. Vincent's Infirmary Medical Center. Mr. Riggs requested that these two grant applications be approved by a combined motion. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. H. Waiver from State Standards for Senior High Athletic Eligibility A proposal, submitted by Ray Gillespie, Director of Athletics, petitions the Arkansas Department of Education to approve a waiver from recently adopted standards for academic requirements for participation in competitive interscholastic activities. The request for a waiver is to be filed with a plan to implement a supplemental instruction program for students who fall within the guidelines. That plan was presented in draft form for the Board's approval. Assistant Superintendent Victor Anderson was present to respond to questions from the Board. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve submission of the plan and waiver application. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 18, 1997 Page6 I. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Mr. Riggs. The motion carried 6-0. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOLJDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR Bale Elementary NC Color Video Alan Robinette and Monitor and VCR Brentano's Bookstore Mabelvale Jr. High Seven office chairs Joy Ballard/Superior Federal Bank Rightsell Elementary Four NCR Computer Rodney Slater, Secretary of processors, monitors US Department of and keyboards Transoortation Parkview Magnet High School 23 pairs of tennis shoes Derrick Fisher/LA Lakers and LRSD Athletic Deot. through \"Skechers\" Mitchell Incentive School $1,000 for purchase of Wal-Mart, Inc. dance and drill team costumes Pulaski Heights Jr. High Microwave Oven A vis Mitchell Mabelvale Jr. High $50.00 gift certificate Wal-Mart/Baseline store $25 .00 gift certificate Wal-Mart/Landers store J. Personnel Changes The Board was asked to approve personnel items printed in the agenda. Mr. Riggs moved to accept the recommendations. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. K. Financial Reports Financial information for the month of November was presented in the Board agenda. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the reports as presented. Mr. Riggs seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 18, 1997 Page? VI. REPORT AGENDA Bond Fund Status Report As requested by the Board, a Bond Fund report was printed in the meeting agenda. Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions from the Board. The Board asked Mr. Milhollen to provide additional information and a brief oral report at the next meeting. Desegregation Update As requested, the District enrollment report as of December 15, 1997, was printed in the agenda. Ms. Acre was present to respond to questions. She was asked to prepare an enrollment comparison as of October 1 for each year for the next meeting. Board Goals Update The Board goals were printed in the agenda. There was no additional discussion. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. 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NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL INTERVENORS INTERVENORS In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. This document describes the progress the ADE has made since March 15, 1994, in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan and itemizes the ADE's progress against timelines presented in the Plan. IMPLEMENTATION PHASE ACTIVITY I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS A. Use the previous year's three quarter average daily membership to calculate MFPA for the current school year. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 Based on the information available at February 28, 1997, the ADE calculated the Equalization Funding for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March_ 31 , 1997 Based on the information available at February 28, 1997, the ADE calculated for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. C. Process and distribute State MFPA. D. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Distributions for FY 96/97 at February 28 , 1997 were: LRSD - $26,797,116 NLRSD - $15,056,672 PCSSD - $36,098,319 The allotments calculated for FY 96/97 at February 28, 1997, subject to periodic adjustments, were as follows: LRSD - $41 ,530,927 NLRSD - $23,335,255 PCSSD - $55,946,194 Determine the number of Magnet students residing in each District and attending a Magnet School. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Based on the information available, the ADE calculated at February 28, 1997 for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as ordered by the Court. 2 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Based on the information available, the ADE calculated at February 28, 1997 for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. It should be noted that currently the Magnet Review Committee is reporting this information instead of the staff attorney as indicated in the Implementation Plan. F. Calculate state aid due the LRSD based upon the Magnet Operational Charge. G. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Based on the information available, the ADE calculated at February 28, 1997 for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. Process and distribute state aid for Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Distributions for FY 96/97 at February 28, 1997 were $5,358,939. Allotment calculated at February 28, 1997 for FY 96/97 was $8,680,733, subject to periodic adjustments. H. Calculate the amount of M-to-M incentive money to which each school district is entitled . 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Calculated for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. 3 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) I. Process and distribute M-to-M incentive checks. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, September - June. 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 Distributions for FY 96/97 at February 28, 1997 were: LRSD- $1,915,195 NLRSD - $768,744 PCSSD - $3,257,222 The allotments for FY 96/97 calculated at February 28, 1997, subject to periodic adjustments, were: LRSD - $3,697,681 NLRSD - $1,409,554 PCSSD - $5,769,907 J. Districts submit an estimated Magnet and M-to-M transportation budget to ADE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, December of each year. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In October 1996, the Magnet and M-to-M transportation budgets for FY 96/97 were submitted to the ADE by the Districts. K. Reginald Wilson notifies General Finance to pay districts for first two-thirds of the Districts' proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In October 1996, General Finance was notified to pay the first payment for FY 96/97 to the Districts. It should be noted that the Transportation Coordinator is currently performing this function. 4 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) L. ADE pays districts for first two-thirds of their proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 In October 1996, General Finance made an initial one-third payment to the Districts for their FY 96/97 transportation budget, and all three districts had received their last one-third payments for FY 95/96. At February 1997, the following had been paid for FY 96/97: LRSD - $962 ,264.34 NLRSD - $123,104.00 PCSSD - $537,688.67 M. ADE verifies actual expenditures submitted by Districts and reviews each bill with each District's transportation coordinator. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing , annually. 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 In October 1996, the ADE transportation coordinator reviewed each district's Magnet and M-to-M transportation costs for FY 95/96. N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing , as stated in Exhibit A of the Implementation Plan. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In FY 94/95, the State purchased 52 buses at a cost of $1 ,799,431 which were added to or replaced existing Magnet and M-to-M buses in the Districts. The buses were distributed to the Districts as follows : LRSD - 32\nNLRSD - 6\nand PCSSD - 14. 5 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) The ADE purchased 64 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $2,334,800 in FY 95/96. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 45\nNLRSD - 7\nand PCSSD - 12. 0. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to LRSD as required by page 23 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 and January 1, of each school year through January 1, 1999. 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 Distributions as of February 28, 1997 for FY 96/97 were $2,527,936. Total to be paid for FY 96/97 was $2,527,936. P. Process and distribute additional payments in lieu of formula to LRSD as required by page 24 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. Q. Process and distribute payments to PCSSD as required by Page 28 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1994. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Final payment was distributed July 1994. 6 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) R Upon loan request by LRSD accompanied by a promissory note, the ADE makes loans to LRSD. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, through July 1, 1999. See Settlement Agreement page 24. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The last loan request from the LRSD was made on June 4, 1993. As of this reporting date, the LRSD has received $12,000,000 in loan proceeds. S. Process and distribute payments in lieu of formula to PCSSD required by page 29 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. T. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to NLRSD as required by page 31 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 of each school year through June 30, 1996. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. U. Process and distribute check to Magnet Review Committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Distribution in July 1996 for FY 96/97 was $75,000. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 96/97. 7 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Distribution in July 1996 for FY 96/97 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 96/97. 8 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white st.udents. 1. Projected Ending Date January 15, 1995 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In May 1995, monitors completed the unannounced visits of schools in Pulaski County. The monitoring process involved a qualitative process of document reviews, interviews, and observations. Information was collected on scan sheets and completed by the Southwest Regional Cooperative. The monitoring focused on progress made since the announced monitoring visits. In June 1995, monitoring data completed during the unannounced visits was scanned , displayed, and formatted for insertion in the July Semiannual Report. Twenty-five per cent of all classrooms in each building were visited, and all of the schools in Pulaski County were monitored. All principals were interviewed to determine if there was any additional progress since the announced visits. The July 1995 Monitoring Report was reviewed by the ADE administrative team, the Arkansas State Board of Education, and the Districts. The report was formatted in accordance with the Allen Letter. Information about budget, M-to-M transfers, discipline, recidivism, PSAT testing, staffing, and onsite monitoring was included in the report. The monitoring report was filed in accordance with the Allen Letter and Implementation Plan. In October 1995, a common terminology was developed by principals from the Districts and the Lead Planning and Desegregation staff to facilitate the monitoring process. The announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995 and were completed on January 26, 1996. Copies of the preliminary February 1996 Semiannual Monitoring Report and the monitoring report executive summary were provided to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education in January 1996. 9 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) A report on the current status of the Cycle 5 schools in the ECOE process and their school improvement plans was filed with the Court on February 1, 1996. The unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1996 and ended on May 10, 1996. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Additionally, the Districts identified the total number of students enrolled in compensatory education programs by race, gender, and type of compensatory program. District representatives and the ADE Desegregation Monitoring staff collaboratively developed a definition for instructional programs. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996, and copies were distributed to the parties. The report featured data on enrollment, testing, discipline, budget, M-to-M transfers, and onsite and offsite monitoring results. Quantitative and qualitative indicators were displayed. Specific information was included on cost and enrollment in compensatory programs. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996 and concluded in December 1996 . In January 1997, presentations were made to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the parties to review and comment on the draft February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. At the January 21 , 1997 meeting with the parties, the monitoring instrument and monitoring process were evaluated for their usefulness in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on achievement disparities. In February 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed. The field service specialists began the unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools on February 3, 1997. 10 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) In March 1997, reminder letters were sent to the Districts' superintendents regarding data requirements for the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. The deadline for data submission is April 25, 1997. The Districts were also reminded of an additional data element regarding discipline that was requested by the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly. Unannounced monitoring visits continued in March with approximately 20 percent of the monitoring visits completed. 11 Ill. A PETITION FOR ELECTION FOR LRSD WILL BE SUPPORTED SHOULD A MILLAGE BE REQUIRED A. Monitor court pleadings to determine if LRSD has petitioned the Court for a special election. 1 . Projected Ending Date Ongoing. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Ongoing. All Court pleadings are monitored monthly. B. Draft and file appropriate pleadings if LRSD petitions the Court for a special election . 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 To date, no action has been taken by the LRSD. 12 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION A. Using a collaborative approach, immediately identify those laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date December, 1994 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 . The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. B. Conduct a review within ADE of existing legislation and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. C 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. Request of the other parties to the Settlement Agreement that they identify laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. D. Submit proposals to the State Board of Education for repeal of those regulations that are confirmed to be impediments to desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report 13 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 A committee within the ADE was formed in May 1995 to review and collect data on existing legislation and regulations identified by the parties as impediments to desegregation. The committee researched the Districts' concerns to determine if any of the rules, regulations, or legislation cited impede desegregation. The legislation cited by the Districts regarding loss funding and worker's compensation were not reviewed because they had already been litigated. In September 1995, the committee reviewed the following statutes, acts, and regulations: Act 113 of 1993\nADE Director's Communication 93-205\nAct 145 of 1989\nADE Director's Memo 91- 67\nADE Program Standards Eligibility Criteria for Special Education\nArkansas Codes 6-18-206, 6-20-307, 6-20-319, and 6-17-1506. In October 1995, the individual reports prepared by committee members in their areas of expertise and the data used to support their conclusions were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. A report was prepared and submitted to the State Board of Education in July 1996. The report concluded that none of the items reviewed impeded desegregation. As of February 3, 1997, no laws or regulations have been determined to impede desegregation efforts. Any new education laws enacted during the Arkansas 81 st Legislative Session will be reviewed at the close of the legislative session to ensure that they do not impede , desegregation. 14 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES A. Through a preamble to the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The preamble was contained iri the Implementation Plan filed with the Court on March 15, 1994. B. Through execution of the Implementation Plan , the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. C. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Ongoing Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement by actions taken by ADE in response to monitoring results. 1 . Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Ongoing D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 15 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 At each regular monthly meeting of the State Board of Education, the Board is provided copies of the most recent Project Management Tool (PMT) and an executive summary of the PMT for their review and approval. Only activities that are in addition to the Board's monthly review of the PMT are detailed below. In May 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the total number of schools visited during the monitoring phase and the data collection process. Suggestions were presented to the State Board of Education on how recommendations could be presented in the monitoring reports. In June 1995, an update on the status of the pending Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the State Board of Education. In July 1995, the July Semiannual Monitoring Report was reviewed by the State Board of Education. On August 14, 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the need to increase minority participation in the teacher scholarship program and provided tentative monitoring dates to facilitate reporting requests by the ADE administrative team and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In September 1995, the State Board of Education was advised of a change in the PMT from a table format to a narrative format. The Board was also briefed about a meeting with the Office of Desegregation Monitoring regarding the PMT. In October 1995, the State Board of Education was updated on monitoring timelines. The Board was also informed of a meeting with the parties regarding a review of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and the monitoring process, and the progress of the test validation study. In November 1995, a report was made to the State Board of Education regarding the monitoring schedule and a meeting with the parties concerning the development of a common terminology for monitoring purposes. 16 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) In December 1995, the State Board of Education was updated  regarding announced monitoring visits. In January 1996, an executive summary of the February Semiannual Monitoring Report and a draft of the February Semiannual Monitoring Report were provided to the State Board of Education. During the months of February 1996 through May 1996, the PMT report was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. In June 1996, the State Board of Education was updated on the status of the bias review study. In July 1996, the July 1996 Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the Court, the parties, ODM, the State Board of Education, and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In August 1996, the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team were provided with copies of the test validation study prepared by Dr. Paul Williams. During the months of September 1996 through December 1996, the PMT was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. On January 13, 1997, a presentation was made to the State Board of Education regarding the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report, and the copies of the report and its executive summary were distributed to all Board members. The Project Management Tool and its executive summary were addressed at the February 10, 1997 State Board of Education meeting regarding the ADE's progress in fulfilling their obligations as set forth in the Implementation Plan. 17 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) In March 1997, the State Board of Education received the PMT and the PMT executive summary. The Board was also notified that historical information in the PMT had been summarized at the direction of the Assistant Attorney General in order to reduce the size and increase the clarity of the report. Additionally, the Assistant Attorney General updated the Board on the Pulaski County Desegregation Case and reviewed the Memorandum Opinion and Order issued by the Court on February 18, 1997 in response to the Districts' motion for summary judgment on the issue of state funding for teacher retirement matching contributions. 18 VI. REMEDIATION A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 During May 1995, team visits to Cycle 4 schools were conducted, and plans were developed for reviewing the Cycle 5 schools. In June 1995, the current Extended COE packet was reviewed, and enhancements to the Extended COE packet were prepared. In July 1995, year end reports were finalized by the Pulaski County field service specialists, and plans were finalized for reviewing the draft improvement plans of the Cycle 5 schools. In August 1995, Phase I - Cycle 5 school improvement plans were reviewed . Plans were developed for meeting with the Districts to discuss plans for Phase II - Cycle 1 schools of Extended COE, and a school improvement conference was conducted in Hot Springs. The technical review visits for the FY 95/96 year and the documentation process were also discussed. In October 1995, two computer programs, the Effective Schools Planner and the Effective Schools Research Assistant, were ordered for review, and the first draft of a monitoring checklist for Extended COE was developed. Through the Extended COE process, technical assistance needs were identified for numerous schools within the Districts based on the data gathered, and the field service representatives provided technical assistance. In November 1995, ADE personnel discussed and planned for the FY 95/96 monitoring, and onsite visits were conducted to prepare schools for the FY 95/96 team vis its. Technical review visits continued in the Districts. In December 1995, announced monitoring visits were conducted in the Districts. Technical assistance visits were also conducted. 19 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) At December 31, 1995, approximately 59% of the schools in the Districts had been monitored. Technical review visits were conducted during January 1996. In February 1996, announced monitoring visits and midyear monitoring reports were completed, and the field service specialists prepared for the spring NCA/COE peer team visits. In March 1996, unannounced monitoring visits of Cycle 5 schools commenced, and two-day peer team visits of Cycle 5 schools were conducted. Team lists and materials for two-day visits were prepared, and written reports of two-day team visits were prepared. Technical assistance was provided to schools in final preparation for team visits and to schools needing any school improvement information. In April and May 1996, the unannounced monitoring visits were completed. The unannounced monitoring forms were reviewed for completeness and sent to the co-op to be scanned for inclusion in the July monitoring report. The two-day peer team visits were completed, and annual COE monitoring reports were prepared. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts identified the total number of students enrolled in compensatory education programs by race , gender, and type of compensatory program . The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996, and copies were distributed to the parties. During August 1996, meetings were held with representatives from the Districts regarding monitoring requirements. Copies of monitoring requirements were presented and discussed. Technical assistance and individual meetings with Cycle 1 schools were planned for the 96/97 school year. The Districts were requested to record discipline referrals, suspensions, expulsions, and exclusions in accordance with the Allen Letter and to include the race , gender, and years of experience of the teacher. 20 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) In September 1996, recommeridations regarding the ADE monitoring schedule for Cycle 1 schools and content layouts of the semiannual report were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. Training materials were developed with tentative training schedules outlined for Cycle 1 principals and schools. In October 1996, all schools in the Districts identified their technical assistance needs by utilizing their school improvement plans as provided for in the ECOE process. Technical assistance needs were identified and addressed by the field service specialists to prepare each school for their team visits. The announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996. In December 1996, the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools were completed , and technical assistance needs were identified from school site visits. In January 1997, the ECOE monitoring section identified technical assistance needs of the Cycle 1 schools, and the information was reviewed at January meetings in which a draft of the February Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly, the State Board of Education, and the parties. In February 1997, field service specialists prepared for the peer team visits of the Cycle 1 schools. NCA accreditation reports were presented to the NCA Committee, and NCA reports were prepared for presentation at the April NCA meeting in Chicago. In March 1997, 76 visits had been made to schools or central offices to work with principals, ECOE steering committees, and designated district personnel concerning school improvement planning. B. Identify available resources for providing technical assistance for the specific condition, or circumstances of need, considering resources within ADE and the Districts, and also resources available from outside sources and experts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 21 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) B. Identify available resources for providing technical assistance for the specific condition, or circumstances of need, considering resources within ADE and the Districts, and also resources available from outside sources and experts. (Continued) C. 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VLF. of this report. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature search for research evaluating compensatory education programs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 An updated ERIC Search was conducted on May 15, 1995 to locate research on evaluating compensatory education programs. The ADE received the updated ERIC disc that covered material through March 1995. In August 1995, a new ERIC disc arrived, and an updated search was conducted. These articles were reviewed. An ERIC search was conducted in September 30, 1996 to identify current research dealing with the evaluation of compensatory education programs. These articles were reviewed. D. Identify and research technical resources available to ADE and the Districts through programs and organizations such as the Desegregation Assistance Center in San Antonio, Texas. 1. Projected Ending Date Summer 1994 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. 22 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) E. Solicit, obtain, and use available resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 From March 1995 through July 1995, technical assistance and resources were obtained from the following sources: the Southwest Regional Cooperative\nUALR regarding training for monitors\nODM on a project management software\nADHE regarding data review and display\nand Phi Delta Kappa, the Desegregation Assistance Center and the Dawson Cooperative regarding perceptual surveys. Technical assistance was received on the Microsoft Project software in November 1995, and a draft of the PMT report using the new software package was presented to the ADE administrative team for review. In December 1995, a data manager was hired permanently to provide technical assistance with computer software and hardware. In October 1996, the field service specialists conducted workshops in the Districts to address their technical assistance needs and provided assistance for upcoming team visits. In November and December 1996, the field service specialists addressed technical assistance needs of the schools in the Districts as they were identified and continued to provide technical assistance for the upcoming team visits. In January 1997, a draft of the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the parties. The ECOE monitoring section of the report included information that identified technical assistance needs and resources available to the Cycle 1 schools. 23 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) . Technical assistance was provided from sources outside the ADE during the January 29-31 , 1997 Title I Mid-Winter Conference. The theme of the conference centered around the Improving America's Schools Act which emphasizes creating a learning community by building capacity schools to better serve all children and empowering parents to acquire additional skills and knowledge to better support the education of their children. There were keynote speakers each morning with concurrent sessions during the remainder of the day and an exhibit area which was open throughout the conference. All speakers, sessions, and exhibits were directed at the overall theme of Creating the Learning Community: Building School Capacity, Empowering Families and Strengthening Partnerships. In February 1997, three ADE employees attended the Southeast Regional Conference on Educating Black Children which facilitated the ADE in identifying and obtaining technical assistance resources. The focus of the conference was Excellence Without Excuse - Educating All Children. Participants received training from national experts who outlined specific steps that students, teachers, administrators, parents, community leaders, policy makers, paraprofessionals, higher education institutions, religious institutions, and support providers can take to help promote and improve the education of black children. Three members of the ADE's Technical Assistance Section attended the National Committee for School Desegregation Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio during March 6-9, 1997 in order to identify and obtain technical assistance resources for use in desegregation efforts. The participants received training in strategies for Excellence and Equity: Empowerment and Training for the Future. Specific information was received regarding the current status of court-ordered desegregation, unitary status, and resegregation. The information received from the conference was distributed to the Districts and ADE personnel. A copy of the book Dismantling Desegregation by Dr. Gary Orfield, Court Consultant, was added to the resource files in the ADE Office of Education Lead Planning and Desegregation. Additionally, the field service specialists attended workshops in March on ACT testing and school improvement to identify technical assistance resources available to the Districts and the ADE that will facilitate desegregation efforts. 24 VII. TEST VALIDATION A. Using a collaborative approach, the ADE will select and contract with an independent bias review service or expert to evaluate the Stanford 8, or other monitoring instruments used to measure disparities in academic achievement between black students and white students. 1. Projected Ending Date March, 1995 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 On March 29, 1995, letters were sent to four national experts about conducting a test bias validation of the Stanford Achievement Test, Eighth Edition, Form K (SAT-8). Dr. Paul Williams, Deputy Director of Educational Testing Service (ETS), contacted the ADE in April of 1995 concerning the proposal for validating the SAT-8 test. The ADE requested that Dr. Williams conduct a validity study of test items used in the SAT-8. Dr. Williams submitted a final proposal for his services. The ADE Bias Review Test Committee met Friday, July 7, 1995, and approved Dr. William's contract proposal. The final contract was forwarded to Dr. Williams for his signature. The contract was signed in August 1995, thereby, completing this goal. B. By April 1994, establish a bias review committee to oversee the bias review process, and invite representatives of the Districts and parties to meet with the bias review committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 Complete. ADE established a Bias Review Committee in April 1994. In accordance with the Implementation Plan, representatives from the Districts and the parties were invited to attend and participate in this and all meetings of the Bias Review Committee. 25 VII. TEST VALi DA TION (Continued) C. Upon completion of test validation procedures by the bias review service or expert, the ADE will adopt and use a validated test as a monitoring instrument. 1. Projected Ending Date March 1995 and ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Dr. Paul Williams met with the staff of the Psychological Corporation to review their methods and procedures. In August 1995, he met with the staff at Georgia State University to review the statistical methods that would be used in the analysis. Dr. Williams reported difficulty with the bias-review study with regard to receiving information from the Psychological Corporation. The problems specifically centered around receiving the names of the bias panel and the complete SAT- 8 data set. Dr. Williams submitted an invoice totaling $8,961 for Task I activities of the SAT-8 validity study. This task was partial fulfillment of the requirements for the test validation study. On December 6, 1995, a contract extension for Dr. Williams was reviewed by the Legislative Council. He indicated on January 19, 1996 that he was in the final stages of the test validation. In March 1996, he presented a draft report to the ADE for review. In May 1996, Dr. Williams stated that the wrong data sets were sent to him by the Psychological Corporation resulting in Task 3 having to be redone. A new draft of the final report was received by the ADE in July 1996. In August 1996, copies of the test validation report were provided to the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team for their review. On September 10, 1996, the LRSD Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation notified the ADE Office of Education Lead Planning and Desegregation Monitoring that the LRSD had reviewed the test validation report. He indicated that the district would like to meet with the ADE to discuss the report. The ADE Director indicated that he would schedule a meeting with the LRSD to discuss the report. 26 VII. TEST VALIDATION (Continued) C. Upon completion of test validation procedures by the bias review service or expert, the ADE will adopt and use a validated test as a monitoring instrument. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) In October 1996, historical files and data were provided to the ADE Director, the ADE Assistant Director for Technical Services, and the ADE Assistant Director for Planning and Curriculum for their review in preparation for a meeting with the LRSD regarding the validity study. Test validation procedures by the expert have been completed. A recommendation was drafted proposing the use of the SAT-8 by the ADE as the validated test for monitoring. 27 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING A. Through an interactive process with representatives of desegregating districts, identify in-service training needs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VIII.D. of this report. B. Develop in-service training programs to address in-service training needs of desegregating districts. C. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VIII.D. of this report. Implement in-service training programs to address in-service training needs of desegregating districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VIII.D. of this report. D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 28 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING (Continued) D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met in April 1995. The committee received an overview of the Scott Alternative Learning Center's operation and met with students and staff. In May 1995, the Districts were in the process of self-assessment and planning for fall staff development. The Districts worked on staff development to be incorporated into their fall 95/96 preschool calendars. The uniqueness of each district's needs and their schools was considered in the planning by utilizing the results of needs assessment instruments. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Wednesday, September 13, 1995. The major focus of the meeting was to plan for an ADE administered Classroom Management grant. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Tuesday, September 19, 1995. The major focus of the meeting was the finalization of the Classroom Management grant proposal. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Tuesday, October 24, 1995. The major focus of the meeting was program and staff development evaluation models that might be available to the Districts. On November 15, 1995, the ADE met with an ODM representative to discuss the progress the ADE had made in attaining the objectives outlined in the Implementation Plan with regard to inservice training. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Tuesday, November 21 , 1995. The committee discussed upcoming training events and various NLR programs that focus on non-academic needs. A new program consisting of placing a graduate student of social work, a field supervisor, and a DHS worker in the district at no cost to the district was discussed. Additionally, NLR provided an overview of their program for credit deficient students. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Tuesday, December 19, 1995. The committee received information dealing with ways to broaden the perspective of multicultural education. 29 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING (Continued) D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Wednesday, January 17, 1996. The committee discussed proposed changes in the standards regarding media centers and NLRSD's staff development strategic planning committee. The committee reviewed a video on diversity produced by the Arkansas Elementary Principals Association. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Wednesday, February 21, 1996. The committee discussed the implications of budget cuts on staff development programs, and PCSSD's request for unitary status for their staff development program. The committee also discussed the need for computer literacy, technology training, and acquisition of hardware and software by the Districts. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Wednesday, March 27, 1996. The committee discussed available resources concerning sexual harassment. ADE regulations in relation to staff members attending professional association conferences as well as the district staff development and potential sites for training seminars were also discussed. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Tuesday, April 30, 1996. The committee discussed the reconfiguring of Jacksonville Junior High, PCSSD professional development schedules, and APSCN on-line timelines. A tour of the Washington Magnet school was also conducted. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on Wednesday, May 29, 1996. The committee received a demonstration of UALR's Baum Decision Support Center's capabilities regarding consensus and planning. The Tri-District Staff Development Committee did not meet during September, October, and November 1996 because of scheduling conflicts and the extended medical leave of the ADE liaison. On December 18, 1996, the Tri-District Staff Development Committee met to discuss the linkage between the Implementation Plan, staff development, and student achievement. On January 21, 1997, the Tri-District Staff Development Committee met and discussed sharing middle school strategies and the Districts' training catalogs. 30 VIII. IN-SERVICE TRAINING (Continued) D. Evaluate in-service training programs developed and executed to address inservice training needs of desegregating districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) The Tri-District Staff Development Committee met on February 25, 1997 to discuss their current staff development programs and an overview of the relationship of their current programs with their desegregation plans. 31 IX. RECRUITMENT OF MINORITY TEACHERS A. Facilitate communication between the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities with teacher education programs. 1. Projected Ending Pates (See dates on individual key activities) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 A staff member of the ADE's certification department attended all of the college career days in FY 94/95 in Arkansas and one out-of-state. In FY 95/96, ADE certification staff members attended career and job fairs at the following colleges and universities: Philander Smith College\nUAM\nHSU\nATU\nUCA\nASU\nUA-Pine Bluff\nUA-Fayetteville\nHarding University\nSAU\nand Jackson State. ADE certification staff met with representatives from the Districts to ensure they were aware that ADE personnel were available to provide assistance in recruitment and certification of teachers, especially minority teacher candidates. A job fair was conducted at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on December 4, 1996. An ADE certification staff member met with representatives from the Districts to ensure that they were aware that ADE personnel were available to provide assistance in recruitment and certification. In February 1997, ADE certification staff members attended teacher job fairs at Henderson State University, Arkansas Tech University, and University of Central Arkansas to facilitate communication between the Districts and Arkansas colleges and universities with teacher education programs. B. Beginning in 1994, by May and November of each year, Districts will supply to the ADE information about shortages of teachers by grade and subject area. 1. Projected Ending Dates Ongoing, as stated. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Letters were sent in May, August, and December 1995 to the Districts requesting information regarding teaching positions available by grade and subject areas. 32 IX. RECRUITMENT OF MINORITY TEACHERS (Continued) B. Beginning in 1994, by May and November of each year, Districts will supply to the ADE information about shortages of teachers by grade and subject area. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) In May and November 1996\nthe Human Resources offices of the Districts were requested to provide information regarding teaching positions available by grade and subject area. On February 4, 1997, the ADE again requested that the Districts provide information to ADE regarding teacher shortages. During February 1997, the NLRSD and the PCSSD responded to the ADE regarding teacher shortages. NLRSD teacher shortages are expected in the areas of Special Education, Mathematics, the Sciences, Foreign Language, and English as a Second Language. PCSSD teacher shortages are anticipated in the areas of Foreign Language, Mathematics, the Sciences, and Gifted and Talented Education. C. Beginning in 1994, by May and December of each year, request information from colleges and universities about the numbers and types of minorityteacher graduates. 1. Projected Ending Dates Ongoing, as stated. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In May and December 1995, letters were sent to all Deans and Certifying Officers of Institutions of Higher Education in Arkansas requesting information on minority teacher graduates. Letters were sent to all Deans and Certifying Officers of Institutions of Higher Education in Arkansas in May and November 1996 requesting information on minority teacher graduates. D. Within 30 days of receiving data from colleges and universities provide the Districts data on teacher openings to the colleges and universities on minority graduates to the Districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 33 IX. RECRUITMENT OF MINORITY TEACHERS (Continued) D. Within 30 days of receiving data from colleges and universities provide the Districts data on teacher openings to the colleges and universities on minority graduates to the Districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In June 1995 and January 1996, ADE sent the information received from Arkansas colleges and universities on minority teacher education graduates to the Districts. In July 1996 and January 1997, ADE sent the information received from Deans and Certifying Officers on minority teacher education graduates to the Districts. On February 3, 1997, a list of minority teacher graduates from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville was forwarded to the Districts. The information on these graduates was received after the initial list was compiled. Therefore, the addition of these graduates was sent to the Districts as an addendum to the list of graduates compiled on January 16, 1997. E. Each November, ADE will request information from the Districts on the effectiveness of ADE's minority recruitment assistance, including an assessment of the minority teacher candidates' database. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 On November 30, 1994, letters were sent to the Districts requesting feedback on the effectiveness of the ADE's minority recruitment assistance. Follow-up letters were sent on March 17, 1995 since no responses had been received. Additional follow-up letters were sent to the Districts in August 1995 because the ADE had received no responses from the Districts. A planning and evaluation meeting was scheduled on January 11 , 1996 with representatives from the Districts. The District representatives did not attend the meeting. In February 1997, letters were sent to the Districts requesting feedback on the effectiveness of ADE's minority recruitment assistance. 34 IX. RECRUITMENT OF MINORITY TEACHERS (Continued) E. Each November, ADE will request information from the Districts on the effectiveness of ADE's minority recruitment assistance, including an assessment of the minority teacher candidates' database. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) In February 1997, the NLRSD and the PCSSD submitted favorable evaluations concerning the effectiveness of the ADE's recruitment assistance efforts. At this time, the ADE has not received any information from the LRSD regarding this matter. 35 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES A. Assist ADHE in identifying, analyzing, addressing and eliminating racial disparities in the allocation of scholarships. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. B. Representatives of the ADE and the ADHE will work together, review ADHE's available data to identify racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. C. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. Using its knowledge about public schools, teacher education and certification, and through a collaborative effort with the Districts, ADE will analyze racial disparities in ADHE scholarship allocations. ADE will report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations about racial disparities in allocating scholarships to ADHE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section X.D. of this report. D. Working with the ADHE, the ADE will use its relationships in the public education institutional settings to assist implementation of measures designed to reduce racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 36 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) D. Working with the ADHE, the ADE will use its relationships in the public education institutional settings to assist implementation of measures designed to reduce racial disparities in allocation of scholarships. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In April 1995, ADE met with representatives of ADHE concerning identification and analysis of possible disparities in scholarship allocations. In June 1995, a collaborative effort was made between the ADE and ADHE to enhance the rate at which minorities were applying for the 1995 teacher scholarships with special emphasis on the areas of science, math, and foreign language through a direct mail program. In July 1995, representatives from the ADE and the Districts met to review the scholarship applications. The Implementation Committee on Financial Assistance to Minority Teacher Candidates (the committee) discussed ways to increase minority awareness of the scholarships available for minority teacher applicants. The committee agreed to meet quarterly to identify, analyze, and address eliminating racial disparities in scholarships. The committee met in December 1995 to discuss the distribution of scholarships for the 95/96 school year. The committee meets on a continuous basis to review scholarship distributions and discuss ways of improving the pool of applicants for minority teacher scholarships as detailed further in Section X.E. of this report. E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE\nevaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 During the May 1995 Legislative session , Acts 188, 189 and 259 regarding scholarships were passed. A meeting to monitor and analyze the distribution of scholarships for the 95/96 school year was held on December 15, 1995. 37 X. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY TEACHER CANDIDATES (Continued) E. Monitor the allocation of scholarships to minority students by the ADHE\nevaluate the impacts of new approaches and new legislation on an ongoing basis. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) The committee met on June 7, 1996 to review the scholarship applications for minority teacher candidates for the 96/97 school year. Representatives from the ADHE stated that the ADHE expected to have the resources to fund: 56 scholarships under the Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program\n100 scholarships under the Minority Teacher Scholars Program\nand 13 scholarships under the Minority Masters Fellows Program. Proposals for the Freshman/ Sophomore Minority Grant Program were received from all colleges. The committee also discussed ways of increasing the scholarship applicant pools, and a recommendation was made to make scholarships available to part-time students. In September 1996, a proposal was submitted to the Assistant to the Director for Legislative Services recommending the Legislature offer minority teacher scholarships to part-time students. The committee met on October 23, 1996 to review the scholarships awarded for the 96/97 school year. The following scholarships were funded: 60 scholarships totaling $144,266 were awarded for the Emergency Secondary Education Loan Program\n20 scholarships totaling $107,500 were awarded in the Minority Masters Fellows Program\n109 scholarships totaling $505,093 were awarded in the Minority Teacher Scholars Program\nand 258 students were awarded scholarships totaling $374,000 in the Freshman/Sophomore Minority Grant Program. In March 1997, information regarding how to apply for minority teacher scholarships was disseminated to the Districts and ADE personnel. Scholarship information was also distributed to counselors in the Districts and admission offices of Arkansas colleges and universities. The committee was also informed of ADHE's scholarship promotional efforts and legislative updates. The next meeting of the committee will be in September 1997. 38 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF A Administer the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan developed by the ADE staff and Board of Education and officially adopted by the Board of Education (see Exhibit B for the ADE's Minority Recruitment Plan with specific objectives and timelines). 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The Minority Recruitment Committee met on Friday, April 14, 1995. New committee members were assigned tasks and goals to increase the effectiveness of the Minority Recruitment Plan. At the Minority Recruitment Committee meeting on May 18, 1995, the committee was divided into four working sub-teams to update the annual plan. Each team focused on one of the four goals in the Minority Recruitment Plan and monitored specific task completions. From June to October 1995, subcommittees met and worked on monitoring the progress of the ADE in accomplishing the tasks outlined in the Minority Recruitment Plan. In September 1995, the ADE reached an agreement with the Arkansas Statewide Systemic Initiative (ASSI) for conducting an audit of the Minority Recruitment Plan . The committee reviewed the recommendations and comments for updating the plan at the November 1995 meeting and reviewed the final draft at the December meeting. The ASSl's audit findings were presented to the committee on January 16, 1996. It was determined during the initial review that the files were incomplete to the extent that an accurate audit was not possible. The auditor met with the committee in March 1996 to review the additional documentation in the files. The auditor prepared the final report in April 1996 indicating that of the 89 actions contained in the Minority Recruitment Plan, 74 of the items had been completed, nine were in progress, and six had not been started. The audit stated that of the 22 items in Goal 1, 15 were completed, one was in progress, and six had not been started. Goal 2 contained 14 items, 13 of which were completed and one in progress. Goal 3 consisted of 30 items with 29 items completed and one in progress. Goal 4 consisted of 23 items with 17 items completed and six in progress. 39 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) A. Administer the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan developed by the ADE staff and Board of Education and officially adopted by the Board of Education (see Exhibit B for the ADE's Minority Recruitment Plan with specific goals, objectives and timelines). (Continued) B. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) The Minority Recruitment Committee met on June 6, 1996 to discuss updates and revisions made to the Minority Recruitment Goals addressed in the audit and the new racial/gender report on Grades 21 and above. Since the completion of the audit, Goals 2.3.4 and 3.3.8 were completed, and a list of recommendations for retention activities was written. Also, a random sample of ADE employees was asked to fill out questionnaires, but only a limited number of questionnaires were returned. In August 1996, the Minority Recruitment Committee met and discussed the actions necessary to complete Goals 1 and 4 contained in the Minority Recruitment Plan. At the September 1996 meeting, the committee was updated on the progress of all four goals in the Minority Recruitment Plan. The committee heard an analysis of application and hiring practices and discussed the relevance of the data and its presentation. Suggestions made by the State Board of Education regarding the Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet were discussed at the February 1996 meeting of the Minority Recruitment Committee. Goal 1 of the Minority Recruitment Plan will be completed when the employee tracking sheet is finalized. The committee will discuss the development of new employee orientation materials at their March meeting. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 40 XI. MINORITY RECRUITMENT OF ADE STAFF (Continued) B. Monitor minority representation at all levels of ADE and assess the effectiveness of the ADE Minority Recruitment Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 As of August 1995, the ADE had hired or transferred 38 employees in Grades 21 and above in the General Education Division. This group was composed of 11 black females, 5 black males, 16 white females, 4 white males, 1 other female, and 1 other male. The racial composition of the 38 employees hired or transferred in Grades 21 and above was 52.6 percent non-minority and 47.4 percent minority. As of October 1995, there were 161 filled positions in the GED in Grades 21 and above. There were 27 minorities or 22.9 percent in Grades 21 and above. An analysis by the Assistant Director of Planning and Curriculum was presented at the September 1996 meeting on Goal 1 regarding application and hiring practices. Samples of graphs and tables for presenting the data were distributed at the meeting. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on December 13, 1996 to discuss the latest draft of the ADE Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The committee recommended various format changes including the addition of a table of contents and an executive summary. The committee met on January 17, 1997 to continue the discussion on the draft ADE Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The Assistant Director for Planning and Curriculum agreed with all but three of the committee's recommendations for the employee tracking sheet. He requested that the committee continue discussions on this matter. The Minority Recruitment Committee met on February 14, 1997 to discuss the status of the Employee Tracking Data Check Sheet. The employee tracking sheet will enable the committee to monitor the recruitment and retention of minority employees by unit and section at every grade level. The employee tracking sheet will also be used to monitor total minority representation at all grade levels within the ADE. The committee also discussed the lack of minority employees in some areas and the loss of several minority employees. There were also discussions regarding the possibility of revising the new Minority Recruitment Plan that has been submitted to the ADE administrative team. 41 XII. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION A. Improve the effectiveness of the ADE's existing rules, regulations, and site evaluation form for assessing the desegregation impacts of school construction between school districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section XII.C. of this report. B. Review existing rules, regulations and site evaluation forms and their application to school construction projects within districts and between districts. 1. Projected Ending Date October 1994 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section XII.C. of this report. C. Amend the rules, regulations and site evaluation forms as they apply to all districts contiguous to the three Pulaski County school districts to assure that the school construction analysis specifically addresses the impacts on racial balances of individual school sites within the three districts. 1. Projected Ending Date October 1994 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 ADE's School Site Selection Committee met on April 21, 1995 to revise the proposed rules and regulations. The proposed rules and regulations were presented to the State Board of Education on May 8, 1995. The Board voted to table the decision on public comment until the proposed rules and regulations were reviewed by the Attorney General's Office. The Attorney General's Office reviewed the revised school construction draft and provided a letter of approval. 42 XII. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION (Continued) C. Amend the rules, regulations and site evaluation forms as they apply to all districts contiguous to the three Pulaski County school districts to assure that the school construction analysis specifically addresses the impacts on racial balances of individual school sites within the three districts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) On June 12, 1995, the State Board of Education voted to place the revised School Site Approval rules and regulations for public comment. The hearing was held on June 19, 1995 in the ADE Auditorium, and a copy of the revised draft was sent to all school districts in an ADE Director's Memo. Proposed rules and regulations underwent a third revision and were presented to the Board in July 1995 with a request for final approval. The revised rules and regulations were approved by the State Board of Education on July 10, 1995. On August 3, 1995, the proposed School Site Approval rules and regulations were reviewed by the Legislative Council. Due to questions raised by the staff attorney for the Legislative Council, the council voted to defer review until their next meeting so that additional information could be obtained to resolve the questioned items. The proposed School Site Approval rules and regulations were reviewed by the Legislative Council on September 7, 1995 and went into effect on September 8, 1995. Goal completed. No additional reporting required. 43 XIII. ASSIST PCSSD A. Detennine if the PCSSD wants and needs assistance in lowering the cost of Black History course offerings to its certified staff. B. 1. Projected Ending Date April, 1994 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 A letter was mailed to the desegregation director of the PCSSD on March 16, 1995 regarding offering assistance in facilitating a special arrangement with colleges and universities for reducing the cost of a black history course offering to the PCSSD certified staff. In a letter dated April 3, 1995, the PCSSD responded that their staff development director was working with UALR to develop the black history course offerings. No additional assistance was requested of the ADE. Goal completed as of June 1995. If PCSSD wants assistance, communicate with local colleges and universities to facilitate the Black History course offerings to PCSSD teachers at the lower costs possible. 1. Projected Ending Date September 1994 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 UALR informed the ADE that they had contacted PCSSD regarding their willingness to provide non-credit black history studies for the PCSSD. UALR indicated that as of November 11, 1994 they had received no response from the PCSSD. Two universities offered assistance in providing teachers in the PCSSD a black history course. The ADE had not received requests for any assistance with the facilitation of a black history course in the PCSSD as of February 27, 1995. On April 3, 1995, the PCSSD informed ADE that its staff development director was working with UALR to develop the black history course offering. No additional assistance was requested of the ADE. 44 XIV. SCATTERED SITE HOUSING A. Through Executive Branch communication procedures, ADE will inquire about State land holdings in Pulaski County and about the availability of State land holdings for use as building sites for scattered-site housing. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The ADE had previously inquired about State land holdings in Pulaski County and about availability of State land holdings for use as building sites for scattered site housing. All materials were distributed to the appropriate district representatives. There has been no contact with the PCSSD on Scattered Site Housing since July 1995. Goal completed. No additional reporting required. 45 XV. STANDARDIZED TEST SELECTION TO DETERMINE LRSD LOAN FORGIVENESS A. Meet with and propose to the representatives of the LRSD that the current Stanford 8 standardized test, following a bias-free validation study, be used to measure the District's progress toward meeting the loan forgiveness thresholds of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date May 1994 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 On April 21 , 1995, a letter was sent to the Superintendent of the LRSD suggesting meeting dates to discuss the variables which affect student achievement. On May 1, 1995, the Director of the ADE was advised of the need to discuss the selection of the SA T-8 to measure the LRSD's progress toward meeting the loan forgiveness threshold of the Settlement Agreement. On May 21 , 1995, the ADE staff discussed the status of the selection of the test relevant to the ADE's Implementation Plan. The Variables Committee, a subcommittee of the Test Selection Committee, received evaluations on the relationship of the various types of scores that could be used on the SA T-8 Test. The Variables Committee recommended using the state-adopted norm referenced test to determine the achievement levels of black and white students. Based on the evaluations, they indicated that scaled scores or raw scores would appear to be the better metrics to use for this purpose. The recommendation from the Variables Committee was submitted to the Test Selection Committee and the ADE Director on July 28, 1995. Until the test validation has been completed, no additional progress can occur on this objective. For the progress being made on the test validation process see Section VII. of this report. In August 1996, copies of the test validation report were provided to the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team. Additionally, the LRSD Director of Planning , Research and Evaluation was provided a copy of the test validation report. 46 XV. STANDARDIZED TEST SELECTION TO DETERMINE LRSD LOAN FORGIVENESS (Continued) A. Meet with and propose to the representatives of the LRSD that the current Stanford 8 standardized test, following a bias-free validation study, be used to measure the Districts' progress toward meeting the loan forgiveness thresholds of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued)  On September 10, 1996, the LRSD Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation notified the ADE that they had reviewed the test validation report. He indicated -that the district would like to meet with the ADE to discuss the report. The Director of the ADE indicated that he would schedule a meeting with the LRSD to discuss the report. In October 1996, historical files and data were provided to the Director of the ADE, ADE Assistant Director of Technical Assistance, and ADE Assistant Director of Planning and Curriculum for their review in preparation for the meeting with the LRSD regarding the validity study. In February 1997, a memorandum was sent to the Assistant Directors of Technical Assistance and Planning and Curriculum which summarized the test validation and variables subcommittee work and outlined the next step of formalizing an agreement with the LRSD on the use of the SA T-8 and the choice of raw or scaled scores as the metric. In March 1997, recommendations were drafted proposing the use of the SA T-8 as the ADE's monitoring instrument and the use of an aggregate average for racial groups to measure achievement disparity using scaled scores as the metric. 47 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS A Fully implement the Extended COE Improvement Plan Process in all schools in the three Pulaski County school districts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section XVI.D. of this report. B. Conduct the Extended COE School Improvement Plan peer review process in 20% of the schools each year ( every school every five years) and provide peer review team recommendations to the schools reviewed. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section XVI.D. of this report. C. Receive from all schools, annual reports on progress toward meeting recommendations of School Improvement Plans. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section XVI.D. of this report. D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In June 1995, ADE personnel reviewed the Extended COE packet and prepared for holistic reviews of the Cycle 5 schools. 48 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 In July 1995, year-end reports were finalized by the Pulaski County field service specialists. Plans to conduct holistic reviews of the draft school improvement plans of the Cycle 5 schools were finalized , and plans for the 95/96 school year were discussed. In August 1995, holistic reviews of the Cycle 5 school improvement plans were conducted. A school improvement conference in Hot Springs was conducted, and documentation for technical review visits in the 95/96 school year were discussed. In October 1995, computer programs used by Effective Schools proponents were ordered for review, and a draft monitoring checklist for ECOE was developed. In November 1995, two meetings were held to plan for 95/96 monitoring. Onsite visits were conducted to prepare schools for the FY 95/96 team visits, and technical review visits continued in the Districts. In December 1995, technical assistance visits were conducted, and monitoring occurred in all schools in the Districts. As of December 31 , 1996, approximately 59% of the schools in the Districts had been monitored, and technical review visits continued to be conducted. In February 1996, announced monitoring visits in the Districts were completed . The field service specialists completed the midyear monitoring reports and prepared for the spring NCA/COE peer team visits. In March 1996, unannounced visits and peer team two-day visits of Cycle 5 schools were conducted. Written reports of two-day team visits were prepared, and field service specialists provided assistance to schools on their school improvement plans. In April and May 1996, unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and monitoring forms were scanned for inclusion in the July monitoring report. Team visits were completed, and the annual COE monitoring reports were prepared. 49 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts identified the total number of students enrolled in compensatory education programs by race, gender, and type of compens_atory program. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court, and copies were distributed to the parties. The report featured data on enrollment, testing , discipline, budget, M-to-M transfers, and onsite and offsite monitoring results. Quantitative and qualitative indicators were displayed. Specific information was included on cost and enrollment in compensatory programs. All school improvement plans were monitored in the Cycle 5 schools. Reports regarding the two day team visits were included in the Semiannual Monitoring Report. In August 1996, meetings were held with representatives from the Districts regarding announced monitoring requirements. Copies of monitoring requirements were presented and discussed during the meetings. Technical assistance and individual meetings with Cycle 1 schools were planned for the 96/97 school year. The Districts were requested to record discipline referrals, suspensions, expulsions, and exclusions in accordance with the Allen Letter and to include the race, gender, and years of experience of the teacher. In September 1996, recommendations regarding the ADE monitoring schedule for Cycle 1 schools and content layouts of the semiannual report were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. Training materials were developed with tentative training schedules outlined for Cycle 1 principals and schools. In October 1996, a meeting was held with representatives from the Districts to identify, update, and modify the schools in Cycles 1 - 5. Monitoring packets for the Cycle 1 schools in the Districts were developed and presented to the principals during the Principal's Monitoring Workshops. Technical assistance was provided to the Cycle 1 schools regarding their school improvement goals. 50 XVI. MONITOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (Continued) D. Follow-up and assist schools that have difficulty realizing their school improvement objectives. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) The field service representatives began the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools on October 28, 1996 and provided additional technical assistance, as requested, to assist schools in realizing the goals established in their school improvement plans. In December 1996, the field service representatives completed the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools and provided assistance, when needed, to assist the schools in achieving their school improvement goals. The ECOE monitoring reports on the school improvement plans of the Cycle 1 schools were included in the Semiannual Monitoring Report that was presented in January 1997 to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties. In February 1997, the field service specialists prepared for the spring peer team visits of the Cycle 1 schools and prepared the annual NCA reports. Of the 22 Cycle 1 ECOE team visits scheduled within the Districts, the NLRSD team visits were completed in March 1997 with the remainder of the schools continuing to prepare for their team visits. The Cycle 5 schools are in the process of submitting their progress reports from their team visits in FY 95/96. The information from the progress reports will be included in the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. Additional assistance was provided to the Districts based on the results of monitoring visits, team visits, reported progress, and specific requests made to the field service specialists for technical assistance. 51 XVII. DAT A COLLECTION A. Through the School Improvement Plan annual reporting and monitoring process, collect, analyze and monitor data required in the May 31, 1989 Monitoring Plan. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 Data was collected in May 1995 from all schools during the unannounced visits. Information that was unavailable during the announced visits was collected during the unannounced monitoring visits. Data regarding budgets, discipline, and M-to-M transfers was collected on diskettes. In June 1995, further data was collected from all District central office personnel regarding facilities, budgets, discipline, perceptual surveys, and M-to-M transfers. Data was analyzed for inclusion in the July Semiannual Monitoring Report. In July 1995, data from perceptual surveys was reviewed. In August 1995, the data elements to be reviewed and the data collection process for FY 95/96 were articulated to the Districts. In September 1995, the format of how data would be collected for the 95/96 school year was distributed to the Districts' superintendents. Financial information for FY 93/94 and FY 94/95 was requested from the Districts to facilitate the ADE's financial monitoring obligations of the Settlement Agreement. School principals were given inservice training regarding FY 95/96 monitoring. The Districts provided fourth quarter data on discipline, testing, nonpromotes, and budget for inclusion in the February 1996 Semiannual Monitoring Report. A workshop to develop a common terminology for monitoring purposes was conducted on October 17, 1995 with principals from the Districts. The workshop consisted of identifying the data available in the Districts that would fulfill the requirements of the 14 elements in the Allen Letter. The group correlated the information from the Allen Letter data elements to the five forms used for monitoring. 52 XVII. DAT A COLLECTION (Continued) A. Through the School Improvement Plan annual reporting and monitoring process, collect, analyze and monitor data required in the May 31, 1989 Monitoring Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31, 1997 (Continued) The monitoring data on enrollment, staffing, testing, perceptual, ACT, PSAT, budget, and discipline was verified and checked for errors for inclusion in the February Semiannual Monitoring Report. Data on nonpromotes was analyzed for inclusion in the February Semiannual Monitoring Report. Announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995. The preliminary February Semiannual Monitoring Report and the executive summary of the Semiannual Monitoring Report were prepared and presented to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education. Announced monitoring visits were completed on January 26, 1996. Unannounced monitoring visits began in late February 1996 for the Cycle 5 schools in the Districts and were completed in April 1996. A supplemental report to the February 1, 1996 Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed with the Court on April 8, 1996. Data requests for information regarding finance, M-to-M transfers, discipline, and enrollment were forwarded to the Districts. Information was reviewed, analyzed, and formatted for inclusion in the July Semiannual Monitoring Report. The data received from the Districts was analyzed and reviewed. The process of reporting instructional programs was clarified after District representatives and ADE desegregation staff collaboratively established a definition. All data collected for the July 1996 Semiannual Report was disaggregated, analyzed, and displayed in color graphic form for reporting. In August 1996, the Districts were provided with the monitoring requirements and expectations for the 96/97 school year. 53 XVII. DATA COLLECTION (Continued) A. Through the School Improvement Plan annual reporting and monitoring process, collect, analyze and monitor data required in the May 31, 1989 Monitoring Plan . (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) Final arrangements were made in September 1996 for the collection of quantitative data. Monitoring formats were revised based on the input from local schools. Technical assistance was provided to the LRSD regarding the collection and formatting of staffing data for certified employees.  Monitoring packets for the Districts and the principals of Cycle 1 schools were developed in October 1996. The monitoring data collection process and the monitoring plan were presented to the principals during the Principal's Monitoring Workshops. In November 1996, quantitative data, as specified by the Allen Letter, was received from each of the Cycle 1 schools. The Lead Planning Section reviewed and formatted the data in preparation for the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. In December 1996, the remainder of the quantitative data specified in the Allen Letter was reviewed and formatted for inclusion in the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was finalized in January 1997 and presented to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the parties for their review. As specified by the Allen Letter, the following data was collected on the Cycle 1 schools for inclusion in the monitoring report: (1) enrollment by race, gender, school, grade, transported, nontransported, and instructional programs for the Cycle 1 schools and the magnet schools\n(2) nonpromotes by race, gender, grade, school, teacher, transported, and nontransported\n(3) number of 11th and 12th graders by race, gender, school, and guidance counselor who took the PSAT, SAT, or ACT\n(4) staffing data on full time equivalent classroom teachers, school-based administrators, counselors, kindergarten teachers, librarians, department heads, secretaries, and central office positions by race, gender, school , years of experience, and job category, where applicable\n(5) district policy and program information, including updates for the current school year\n54 XVII. DATA COLLECTION (Continued) A. Through the School Improvement Plan annual reporting and monitoring process, collect, analyze and monitor data required in the May 31 , 1989 Monitoring Plan. (Continued) 2. Actual as of March 31 , 1997 (Continued) (6) district financial information for FY 95/96 and budget information for FY 96/97 which included the district's total operating costs, transportation costs, legal costs, compensatory education costs, and magnet school costs\n(7) expulsions for the first quarter of the 96/97 school year\n(8) perceptional data regarding school quality, services, district and building leadership, special state funded programs, and educational equity summarized by race, gender, attendance zone, school, and grade\nand (9) the ECOE monitoring reports. The following information was not included in the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report, but will be collected and reported in the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report on the Cycle 1 schools: (1) (2) (3) (4) SAT-9 results by race, gender, grade, school, SES, and teacher\ndiscipline referrals by school, teacher, race, gender, grade, subject, and teacher's years of experience\nsuspensions, exclusions, and expulsions by type of infraction, and length of punishment by race, gender, grade, school, and teacher\nM-to-M transfers for sending and receiving districts by race, gender, school, and grade. In February 1997, the Lead Planning and Desegregation Monitoring Section began preparing the format for the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and obtained the SA T-9 test data on the Cycle 1 schools from the ADE's Assessment Section. In March 1997, data forms were created and sent to the Districts' superintendents to assist with the submission of information for the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. To avoid duplication of effort and unduly burdening school personnel, some of the data required is being collected through existing reports which were submitted by the Districts during the annual reporting process. 55 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Timothy Gauger, certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served by first class mail on this 28th day of March, 1997, to the following person(s) at the address(es) indicated: M. Samuel Jones, III Wright, Lindsey \u0026amp; Jennings 2000 Boatmen's Bank Bldg. 200 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Richard Roachell Roachell \u0026amp; Street 401 W. Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 3400 TCBY Tower 425 W. Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Ann Brown ODM 201 E. Markham, Ste. 510 Little Rock, AR 72201 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION RECEIVED MAY 5 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATJDn Monitoring LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF v. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, et al. KATHERINE KNIGHT, et al. NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of ADE's Project Management Tool for April, 1997. Respectfully Submitted, WINSTON BRYANT Attorney General Assistant Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 682-2007 Attorney for Arkansas Department of Education ,. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. This document describes the progress the ADE has made since March 15, 1994, in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan and itemizes the ADE's progress against timelines presented in the Plan . IMPLEMENTATION PHASE ACTIVITY I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS A. Use the previous year's three quarter average daily membership to calculate MFPA for the current school year. 1. Projected Ending Date 2. Last day of each month, August - June. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Based on the information available at March 31 , 1997, the ADE calculated the Equalization Funding for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Based on the information available at March 31 , 1997, the ADE calculated for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. C. Process and distribute State MFPA. D. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Distributions for FY 96/97 at March 31, 1997 were: LRSD - $30,480,568 NLRSD - $17,126,317 PCSSD- $41 ,060,287 The allotments calculated for FY 96/97 at March 31 , 1997, subject to periodic adjustments, were as follows: LRSD - $41,530,927 NLRSD - $23,335,255 PCSSD- $55,946,194 Determine the number of Magnet students residing in each District and attending a Magnet School. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Based on the information available, the ADE calculated at March 31 , 1997 for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as ordered by the Court. 2 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Based on the information available, the ADE calculated at March 31 , 1997 for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. It should be noted that currently the Magnet Review Committee is reporting this information instead of the staff attorney as indicated in the Implementation Plan. F. Calculate state aid due the LRSD based upon the Magnet Operational Charge. G. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Based on the information available, the ADE calculated at March 31 , 1997 for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. Process and distribute state aid for Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Distributions for FY 96/97 at March 31, 1997 were $6,251 ,172. Allotment calculated at March 31 , 1997 for FY 96/97 was $8,680,733, subject to periodic adjustments. H. Calculate the amount of M-to-M incentive money to which each school district is entitled. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Calculated for FY 96/97, subject to periodic adjustments. 3 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) I. Process and distribute M-to-M incentive checks. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, September - June. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Distributions for FY 96/97 at March 31, 1997 were: LRSD - $2,360,663 NLRSD - $928,946 PCSSD - $3,885,393 The allotments for FY 96/97 calculated at March 31, 1997, subject to periodic adjustments, were: LRSD - $3,697,528 NLRSD - $1,409,554 PCSSD - $5,769,907 J. Districts submit an estimated Magnet and M-to-M transportation budget to ADE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, December of each year. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 In October 1996, the Magnet and M-to-M transportation budgets for FY 96/97 were submitted to the ADE by the Districts. K. Reginald Wilson notifies General Finance to pay districts for first two-thirds of the Districts' proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 In October 1996, General Finance was notified to pay the first payment for FY 96/97 to the Districts. It should be noted that the Transportation Coordinator is currently performing this function. 4 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) L. ADE pays districts for first two-thirds of their proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 In October 1996, General Finance made an initial one-third payment to the Districts for their FY 96/97 transportation budget, and all three districts had received their last one-third payments for FY 95/96. At March 1997, the following had been paid for FY 96/97: LRSD - $962,264.34 NLRSD - $123,104.00 PCSSD - $537,688.67 M. ADE verifies actual expenditures submitted by Districts and reviews each bill with each District's transportation coordinator. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 In October 1996, the ADE transportation coordinator reviewed each district's Magnet and M-to-M transportation costs for FY 95/96. N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as stated in Exhibit A of the Implementation Plan. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 In FY 94/95, the State purchased 52 buses at a cost of $1,799,431 which were added to or replaced existing Magnet and M-to-M buses in the Districts. The buses were distributed to the Districts as follows: LRSD - 32\nNLRSD - 6\nand PCSSD - 14. 5 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) The ADE purchased 64 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $2,334,800 in FY 95/96. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 45\nNLRSD - 7\nand PCSSD - 12. 0 . Process and distribute compensatory education payments to LRSD as required by page 23 of the Settlement Agreement. P. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 and January 1, of each school year through January 1, 1999. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Distributions as of March 31 , 1997 for FY 96/97 were $2,527,936. Total to be paid for FY 96/97 was $2,527,936. Process and distribute additional payments in lieu of formula to LRSD as required by page 24 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. Q. Process and distribute payments to PCSSD as required by Page 28 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1994. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Final payment was distributed July 1994. 6 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) R. Upon loan request by LRSD accompanied by a promissory note, the ADE makes loans to LRSD. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, through July 1, 1999. See Settlement Agreement page 24. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The last loan request from the LRSD was made on June 4, 1993. As of this reporting date, the LRSD has received $12,000,000 in loan proceeds. S. Process and distribute payments in lieu of formula to PCSSD required by page 29 of the Settlement Agreement. T. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to NLRSD as required by page 31 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 of each school year through June 30, 1996. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. U. Process and distribute check to Magnet Review Committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Distribution in July 1996 for FY 96/97 was $75,000. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 96/97. 7 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Distribution in July 1996 for FY 96/97 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 96/97. 8 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. 1. Projected Ending Date January 15, 1995 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 In May 1995, monitors completed the unannounced visits of schools in Pulaski County. The monitoring process involved a qualitative process of document reviews, interviews, and observations. Information was collected on scan sheets and completed by the Southwest Regional Cooperative. The monitoring focused on progress made since the announced monitoring visits. In June 1995, monitoring data completed during the unannounced visits was scanned, displayed, and formatted for insertion in the July Semiannual Report. Twenty-five per cent of all classrooms in each building were visited, and all of the schools in Pulaski County were monitored. All principals were interviewed to determine if there was any additional progress since the announced visits. The July 1995 Monitoring Report was reviewed by the ADE administrative team, the Arkansas State Board of Education, and the Districts. The report was formatted in accordance with the Allen Letter. Information about budget, M-to-M transfers, discipline, recidivism, PSAT testing, staffing, and onsite monitoring was included in the report. The monitoring report was filed in accordance with the Allen Letter and Implementation Plan. In October 1995, a common terminology was developed by principals from the Districts and the Lead Planning and Desegregation staff to facilitate the monitoring process. The announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995 and were completed on January 26, 1996. Copies of the preliminary February 1996 Semiannual Monitoring Report and the monitoring report executive summary were provided to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education in January 1996. 9 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) A report on the current status of the Cycle 5 schools in the ECOE process and their school improvement plans was filed with the Court on February 1, 1996. The unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1996 and ended on May 10, 1996. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Additionally, the Districts identified the total number of students enrolled in compensatory education programs by race, gender, and type of compensatory program. District representatives and the ADE Desegregation Monitoring staff collaboratively developed a definition for instructional programs. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996, and copies were distributed to the parties. The report featured data on enrollment, testing, discipline, budget, M-to-M transfers, and onsite and offsite monitoring results. Quantitative and qualitative indicators were displayed. Specific information was included on cost and enrollment in compensatory programs. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996 and concluded in December 1996. In January 1997, presentations were made to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the parties to review and comment on the draft February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. At the January 21, 1997 meeting with the parties, the monitoring instrument and monitoring process were evaluated for their usefulness in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on achievement disparities. In February 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed. The field service specialists began the unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools on February 3, 1997. 10 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) In March 1997, reminder letters were sent to the Districts' superintendents regarding data requirements for the July .1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. The deadline for data submission is April 25, 1997. The Districts were also reminded of an additional data element regarding discipline that was requested by the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly. Unannounced monitoring visits continued in March with approximately 20 percent of the monitoring visits completed. Unannounced monitoring visits continued in April 1997 with 14 of the 22 Cycle 1 school monitoring visits completed. Desegregation data collection workshops were conducted in the Districts from March 28, 1997 to April 7, 1997. The deadline for receiving data from the Districts is April 24, 1997. Additionally, a desegregation monitoring planning meeting was conducted by the ADE Assistant Director of Technical Assistance on April 3, 1997 to finalize plans for the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. 11 Ill. A PETITION FOR ELECTION FOR LRSD WILL BE SUPPORTED SHOULD A MILLAGE BE REQUIRED A. Monitor court pleadings to determine if LRSD has petitioned the Court for a special election. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Ongoing. All Court pleadings are monitored monthly. 8. Draft and file appropriate pleadings if LRSD petitions the Court for a special election. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 To date, no action has been taken by the LRSD. 12 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION A. Using a collaborative approach, immediately identify those laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date December, 1994 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. B. Conduct a review within ADE of existing legislation and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. C. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. Request of the other parties to the Settlement Agreement that they identify laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. D. Submit proposals to the State Board of Education for repeal of those regulations that are confirmed to be impediments to desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. 13 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 A committee within the ADE was formed in May 1995 to review and collect data on existing legislation and regulations identified by the parties as impediments to desegregation. The committee researc.hed the Districts' concerns to determine if any of the rules, regulations, or legislation cited impede desegregation. The legislation cited by the Districts regarding loss funding and worker's compensation were not reviewed because they had already been litigated. In September 1995, the committee reviewed the following statutes, acts, and regulations: Act 113 of 1993\nADE Director's Communication 93-205\nAct 145 of 1989\nADE Director's Memo 91- 67\nADE Program Standards Eligibility Criteria for Special Education\nArkansas Codes 6-18-206, 6-20-307, 6-20-319, and 6-17-1506. In October 1995, the individual reports prepared by committee members in their areas of expertise and the data used to support their conclusions were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. A report was prepared and submitted to the State Board of Education in July 1996. The report concluded that none of the items reviewed impeded desegregation. As of February 3, 1997, no laws or regulations have been determined to impede desegregation efforts. Any new education laws enacted during the Arkansas 81 st Legislative Session will be reviewed at the close of the legislative session to ensure that they do not impede desegregation. 14 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES A. Through a preamble to the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The preamble was contained in the Implementation Plan filed with the Court on March 15, 1994. B. Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 Ongoing C. Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement by actions taken by ADE in response to monitoring results. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2.  Actual as of April 30, 1997 Ongoing D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 15 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 At each regular monthly meeting of the State Board of Education, the Board is provided copies of the most recent Project Management Tool (PMT) and an executive summary of the PMT for their review and approval. Only activities that are in addition to the Board's monthly review of the PMT are detailed below. In May 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the total number of schools visited during the monitoring phase and the data collection process. Suggestions were presented to the State Board of Education on how recommendations could be presented in the monitoring reports. In June 1995, an update on the status of the pending Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the State Board of Education. In July 1995, the July Semiannual Monitoring Report was reviewed by the State Board of Education. On August 14, 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the need to increase minority participation in the teacher scholarship program and provided tentative monitoring dates to facilitate reporting requests by the ADE administrative team and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In September 1995, the State Board of Education was advised of a change in the PMT from a table format to a narrative format. The Board was also briefed about a meeting with the Office of Desegregation Mo'nitoring regarding the PMT. In October 1995, the State Board of Education was updated on monitoring timelines. The Board was also informed of a meeting with the parties regarding a review of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and the monitoring process, and the progress of the test validation study. In November 1995, a report was made to the State Board of Education regarding the monitoring schedule and a meeting with the parties concerning the development of a common terminology for monitoring purposes. 16 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) In December 1995, the State Board of Education was updated regarding announced monitoring visits. In January 1996, an executive summary of the February Semiannual Monitoring Report and a draft of the February Semiannual Monitoring Report were provided to the State Board of Education. During the months of February 1996 through May 1996, the PMT report was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. In June 1996, the State Board of Education was updated on the status of the bias review study. In July 1996, the July 1996 Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the Court, the parties, ODM, the State Board of Education, and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In August 1996, the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team were provided with copies of the test validation study prepared by Dr. Paul Williams. During the months of September 1996 through December 1996, the PMT was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. On January 13, 1997, a presentation was made to the State Board of Education regarding the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report, and the copies of the report and its executive summary were distributed to all Board members. The Project Management Tool and its executive summary were addressed at the February 10, 1997 State Board of Education meeting regarding the ADE's progress in fulfilling their obligations as set forth in the Implementation Plan. 17 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) In March 1997, the State Board of Education received the PMT and the PMT executive summary. The Board was also notified that historical information in the PMT had been summarized at the direction of the Assistant Attorney General in order to reduce the size and increase the clarity of the report. Additionally, the Assistant Attorney General updated the Board on the Pulaski County Desegregation Case and reviewed the Memorandum Opinion and Order issued by the Court on February 18, 1997 in response to the Districts' motion for summary judgment on the issue of state funding for teacher retirement matching contributions. On April 14, 1997, the State Board of Education received copies of the PMT and the PMT executive summary. 18 VI. REMEDIATION A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 During May 1995, team visits to Cycle 4 schools were conducted, and plans were developed for reviewing the Cycle 5 schools. In June 1995, the current Extended COE packet was reviewed, and enhancements to the Extended COE packet were prepared. In July 1995, year end reports were finalized by the Pulaski County field service specialists, and plans were finalized for reviewing the draft improvement plans of the Cycle 5 schools. In August 1995, Phase I - Cycle 5 school improvement plans were reviewed. Plans were developed for meeting with the Districts to discuss plans for Phase II - Cycle 1 schools of Extended COE, and a school improvement conference was conducted in Hot Springs. The technical review visits for the FY 95/96 year and the documentation process were also discussed. In October 1995, two computer programs, the Effective Schools Planner and the Effective Schools Research Assistant, were ordered for review, and the first draft of a monitoring checklist for Extended COE was developed. Through the Extended COE process, technical assistance needs were identified for numerous schools within the Districts based on the data gathered, and the field service representatives provided technical assistance. In November 1995, ADE personnel discussed and planned for the FY 95/96 monitoring, and onsite visits were conducted to prepare schools for the FY 95/96 team visits. Technical review visits continued in the Districts. In December 1995, announced monitoring visits were conducted in the Districts. Technical assistance visits were also conducted. 19 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) At December 31, 1995, approximately 59% of the schools in the Districts had been monitored. Technical review visits were conducted during January 1996. In February 1996, announced monitoring visits and midyear monitoring reports were completed, and the field service specialists prepared for the spring NCA/COE peer team visits. In March 1996, unannounced monitoring visits of Cycle 5 schools commenced, and two-day peer team visits of Cycle 5 schools were conducted. Team lists and materials for two-day visits were prepared, and written reports of two-day team visits were prepared. Technical assistance was provided to schools in final preparation for team visits and to schools needing any school improvement information. In April and May 1996, the unannounced monitoring visits were completed. The unannounced monitoring forms were reviewed for completeness and sent to the co-op to be scanned for inclusion in the July monitoring report. The two-day peer team visits were completed, and annual COE monitoring reports were prepared. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts identified the total number of students enrolled in compensatory education programs by race, gender, and type of compensatory program . The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996, and copies were distributed to the parties. During August 1996, meetings were held with representatives from the Districts regarding monitoring requirements. Copies of monitoring requirements were presented and discussed. Technical assistance and individual meetings with Cycle 1 schools were planned for the 96/97 school year. The Districts were requested to record discipline referrals, suspensions, expulsions, and exclusions in accordance with the Allen Letter and to include the race, gender, and years of experience of the teacher. 20 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) In September 1996, recommendations regarding the ADE monitoring schedule for Cycle 1 schools and content layouts of the semiannual report were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. Training materials were developed with tentative training schedules outlined for Cycle 1 principals and schools. In October 1996, all schools in the Districts identified their technical assistance needs by utilizing their school improvement plans as provided for in the ECOE process. Technical assistance needs were identified and addressed by the field service specialists to prepare each school for their team visits. The announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996. In December 1996, the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle schools were completed, and technical assistance needs were identified from school site visits. In January 1997, the ECOE monitoring section identified technical assistance needs of the Cycle 1 schools, and the information was reviewed at January meetings in which a draft of the February Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly, the State Board of Education, and the parties. In February 1997, field service specialists prepared for the peer team visits of the Cycle 1 schools. NCA accreditation reports were presented to the NCA Committee, and NCA reports were prepared for presentation at the April NCA meeting in Chicago. In March and April 1997, 76 visits were made to schools or central offices to work with principals, ECOE steering committees, and designated district personnel concerning school improvement planning. B. Identify available resources for providing technical assistance for the specific condition, or circumstances of need, considering resources within ADE and the Districts, and also resources available from outside sources and experts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 21 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) B. Identify available resources for providing technical assistance for the specific condition, or circumstances of need, considering resources within ADE and the Districts, and also resources available from outside sources and experts. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. C. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature search for research evaluating compensatory education programs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 An updated ERIC Search was conducted on May 15, 1995 to locate research on evaluating compensatory education programs. The ADE received the updated ERIC disc that covered material through March 1995. In August 1995, a new ERIC disc arrived, and an updated search was conducted. These articles were reviewed. An ERIC search was conducted in September 30, 1996 to identify current research dealing with the evaluation of compensatory education programs. These articles were reviewed. An ERIC search was conducted in April 1997 to identify current research on compensatory education programs. On April 8, 1997, th is information was sent to the Cycle 1 principals and the field service specialists for their use. D. Identify and research technical resources available to ADE and the Districts through programs and organizations such as the Desegregation Assistance Center in San Antonio, Texas. 1. Projected Ending Date Summer 1994 22 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) D. Identify and research technical resources available to ADE and the Districts through programs and organizations such as the Desegregation Assistance Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. E. Solicit, obtain, and use available resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. 1. 2. Projected Ending Date Ongoing Actual as of April 30, 1997 From March 1995 through July 1995, technical assistance and resources were obtained from the following sources: the Southwest Regional Cooperative\nUALR regarding training for monitors\nODM on a project management software\nADHE regarding data review and display\nand Phi Delta Kappa, the Desegregation Assistance Center and the Dawson Cooperative regarding perceptual surveys. Technical assistance was received on the Microsoft Project software in November 1995, and a draft of the PMT report using the new software package was presented to the ADE administrative team for review. In December 1995, a data manager was hired permanently to provide technical assistance with computer software and hardware. 23 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) In October 1996, the field service specialists conducted workshops in the Districts to address their technical assistance needs and provided assistance for upcoming team visits. In November and December 1996, the field service specialists addressed technical assistance needs of the schools in the Districts as they were identified and continued to provide technical assistance for the upcoming team visits. In January 1997, a draft of the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee of the Arkansas General Assembly, and the parties. The ECOE monitoring section of the report included information that identified technical assistance needs and resources available to the Cycle 1 schools. Technical assistance was provided from sources outside the ADE during the January 29-31 , 1997 Title I Mid-Winter Conference. The theme of the conference centered around the Improving America's Schools Act which emphasizes creating a learning community by building capacity schools to better serve all children and empowering parents to acquire additional skills and knowledge to better support the education of their children. The theme of all speakers, sessions, and exhibits was Creating the Learning Community: Building School Capacity, Empowering Families and Strengthening Partnerships. In February 1997, three ADE employees attended the Southeast Regional Conference on Educating Black Children which facilitated the ADE in identifying and obtaining technical assistance resources. The focus of the conference was Excellence Without Excuse - Educating All Children. Participants received training from national experts who outlined specific steps that students, teachers, administrators, parents, community leaders, policy makers, paraprofessionals, higher education institutions, religious institutions, and support providers can take to help promote and improve the education of black children. 24 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of April 30, 1997 (Continued) Three members of the ADE's Technical Assistance Section attended the National Committee for School Desegregation Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio during March 6-9, 1997 in order to identify and obtain technicai assistance resources for use in desegregation efforts. The participants received training in strategies for Excellence and Equity: Empowerment and Training for the Future. 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John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: I. Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call\nall members of the Board were present. Thaddeus Leopoulos, student ex-officio member of the Board from Parkview Magnet School, was also present. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 9, 1997 Page 2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of conducting a student disciplinary hearing and to reinstate or confirm placement for students who were previously suspended or expelled. EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Magness made a motion to move into executive session for the purpose of conducting student disciplinary actions. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Linda Watson provided documentation and reinstatement petitions for Antimoore Jackson and Errol Westbrook who had been expelled from Central High School. Both of these students had attended the Juvenile Justice Center during the first semester of 1996-97 and were eligible for reinstatement to the LRSD for the second semester. Reinstatement to Central High School was recommended by the administration for these two students. Dimitrios Stubblefield was expelled from Cloverdale Junior High School and had been placed in the District's ALC program. He was petitioning the Board for reinstatement to Cloverdale. The administration recommended continuing placement for Dimitrios at the ALC for the remainder of the 1996-97 school year due to the adverse effect his return to Cloverdale might have on the behavior of other students. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to accept the administration's recommendations for placement of these three students. Ms. Magness seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Kelcey Lowe had been recommended for expulsion from Hall High School for possession of a weapon and accepted the hearing officer's recommended placement at the Alternative High School without appeal. Ms. Magness moved to approve Kelcey's placement in the LR Job Corps Alternative High School Program. Ms. Gee seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Richard Collins petitioned the Board for reinstatement to Central High School. He was found to be in possession of a knife during an all school security scan. He had not used the knife in a dangerous or threatening manner and indicated that he had forgotten that the knife was in his pocket. The school administration had no objection to returning Richard to Central. Dr. Mitchell moved to allow Richard to return to Central under strict probation for the remainder of this school year. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING January 9, 1997 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session at 6:53 p.m., and reported that they had unanimously accepted the administration's recommendations on all student disciplinary matters. Mr. Berkley made a motion to adjourn, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Riggs, IV, Presiden APPROVED: I -J3-1 ? ,~ s/\" Michael Daugherty, S~relNy G LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 1997 RECEIVED APR l 4 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on January 23, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The President, John Riggs, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, John Riggs, called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of all Board members. The teacher ex-officio, Sharolyn Jones, from Forest Heights Jr. High School, and the student ex-officio, Thaddeus Leopoulos, from Parkview Magnet High School, were also present. II. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular board meeting of December 19, 1996, and from a special meeting conducted on January 9, 1997, were presented for Board approval. The minutes were approved 7-0, on a motion by Dr. Daugherty, seconded by Mr. Berkley. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENT A TIO NS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Roberts presented citations to the ex-officio representatives to the Board for the month of January: Sharolyn Jones, teacher at Forest Heights Junior High School, and Thaddeaus Leopoulos, student at Parkview High School. B. PARTNERSHIPS Lee Ann Matson, representing the VIPS staff, presented certificates in recognition of a newly established partnership between El Chico Restaurant and Chicot Elementary School. Mr. Peter Green from El Chico accepted their partnership certificate\nJane Harkey and Marilyn Johnson represented the staff of Chicot Elementary School. Ms. Gee moved to accept the new partnerships, Ms. Magness seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES STAY (Support Truancy Alternatives for Youth) Committee members Rev. Ed Matthews and Nancy Rousseau, and the LRSD Dropout Prevention coordinator Valerie Hudson, provided current information and a progress report on the ST A Y Program. Board members received copies of the 1995-96 dropout report for review. Other committee members who were present included: Melvin Paxton, Connie Whitfield, Doris Williams, John Howlett, JoEvelyn Elston, and Bobby Jones. Judy Magness represents the Board on the STAY Committee. D. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIO NS 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Melissa Gulden offered the assistance of the ODM staff during the moratorium on monitoring of the desegregation plan recently approved by Judge Wright. 2. Classroom Teachers Association Betty Mitchell made brief remarks regarding Born Free and the Charter School petition which was before the Board for consideration at this meeting. She stated the CT A's support for the concept of charter schools, but asked the Board to deny the current petitioner's request. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 1997 Page 3 IV. 3. Joshua Intervenors Joy Springer acknowledged the Judge's order on the monitoring moratorium and said that the Intervenors were looking forward to meeting with District administrators for further discussion on the business of educating all our children. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council Doris Williams, president of the PT A Council , stated support for the concept of charter schools, but opposition to the current proposal to use public school funding for establishment of private schools. E. BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Mitchell recognized Mrs. Catherine Gill and the Parent Involvement office staff for coordinating the Saturday parenting workshop. She remarked that these workshops provide an excellent opportunity for parents to become involved in their students' education. Dr. Daugherty thanked the Board for holding the last agenda meeting at Franklin Incentive School. He stated that he was currently involved in the Little Rock Safety Commission's efforts to require bicycle helmets for children. Mr. Riggs reported that he had visited the PARK Center, which is a community supported youth center sponsored in part by Keith Jackson. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Jackson and the staff at PARK for the work they are doing with LR students. Judy Magness made brief remarks about the registration period and invited Ms. Kay Askew to read a poem she had written entitled A Place for Ann. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Henri Smothers had signed up to speak on the topic of Charter Schools, but yielded her time to Essie Middleton. Ms. Middleton asked the Board to deny the current petition for the establishment of a charter school as an inappropriate use of public funds for private education. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 1997 Page4 Kim Wesley is a part-time Laidlaw employee and a substitute bus driver. She spoke in support of Laidlaw and commended their efforts to improve the District's transportation system. Juanita Smith is a bus driver and remarked that Laidlaw drivers are concerned about the welfare of the students they transport. She was refuting recent comments made to the Board about a lack of interest or concern on the part of Laidlaw employees. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Grant Submission: Division of Exceptional Children The Division of Exceptional Children has submitted a grant proposal to the Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust Fund in the amount of $50,804 to purchase eight augmentative communication devices. These devices will be used to train teachers, parents and speech pathologists, and will allow the LRSD to provide assessments of disabled students who are in need of this type of communications technology. Ms. Gee moved to approve the grant submission, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. B. Grant Proposal: Fair Park Elementary School Fair Park Elementary School staff requested permission to submit a grant to the Arkansas Department of Education for a program to improve parent involvement in grades K-4. The grant would provide up to $10,000 for activities to foster parental involvement in the educational process. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the proposed submission, Ms. Strickland seconded the motion, and it carried 7-0. C. Adult Education Direct and Equitable Access to Federal Funds A funding request in the amount of $55,714.00 has been prepared for submission to the Arkansas Department of Education for funding Adult Education programs during the 1997- 98 school year. Ms. Gee moved to approve the submission. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. Charter School Petition Grant Submissions Mr. Ed Sipes was present to respond to questions from the Board regarding the \"Charter School Petition for Academy for Academic Achievement.\" Dr. Roberts read a letter from Attorney Clay Fendley of the Friday law firm that provided an opinion that the petition presented for action by Mr. Sipes did not meet the requirements of Act 1126 of 1995. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 1997 Page 5 Ms. Magness moved to not approve the charter school petition for the reasons given by our legal counsel. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A roll call vote was recorded. E. Modifications to the ServiceMaster Contract Dr. Roberts recommended developing a partnership with ServiceMaster and provided information regarding a re-negotiated contract. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the proposal for a re-negotiated contract and Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. Dr. Daugherty suggested an amended motion that would allow attorneys to amend or modify the current contract instead of terminating it. The motion for an amendment died for lack of second. On the original motion by Mr. Berkley, the Board voted unanimous approval. A copy of the proposal is attached to these minutes. F. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the donated items, seconded by Ms. Magness, and it carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the following chart. DONATIONS SCHOOLJDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR Fair Park Elementary Refrigerator Fair Park PTA Eight Computers/ Pulaski Heights Jr. High keyboards/ monitors Levi Strauss \u0026amp; Co. Computer/Monitor \u0026amp; Selma Chandler Keyboard Dodd Elementary Three Computers/Monitors AT\u0026amp;T Brady Elementary $1,000 Russell Johnson Fulbricl!t Elementary IBM 286 Computer Chervl Rin!rn:old Dunbar Magnet Jr. High Computer/Monitor/ Nell Weaver Lyford Keyboard/Mouse \u0026amp; Printer Vinyl \"Dunbar Bobcat\" Elizabeth Dowell Banner \u0026amp; 286 Computer REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 1997 Page6 SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Dunbar Magnet Jr. High 386 computer/Monitor/ Mrs. Harlan Keyboard \u0026amp; Mouse 486 Computer/Monitor/ Acxiom Corp/ Keyboard/Mouse Cindy Childers Computer Software/2 CD Susan Smith ROM Packs/Whirlpool Microwave Oven Computer Monitor/Printer Larry Walton Six concrete benches Kuykendall Corp HIPPY Program Paper Ark. Regional Technical \u0026amp; Assistance Training Center G. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. In addition, a slip sheet addendum requesting approval for placing Ray Gillespie as a special assistant to the Superintendent was presented as a part of the personnel action items. Ms. Magness moved to accept the personnel items including the addendum, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried 7-0. H. Financial Reports Financial reports were unavailable at the time of the meeting. December reports will be included for approval at the next Board meeting. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Desegregation Update The Desegregation Update was printed in the agenda. There were no questions from the Board. B. Budget Update Mark Milhollen reported that department managers were working through the business case process in preparation of finalizing the budget. More information will be provided to the Board at the February 1 retreat or at the next Board meeting. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 1997 Page7 C. Transportation Update Ed Streeter provided a report on Laidlaw operations including the current number of drivers and a safety report. He introduced Robert Donaldson who is the new operations manager\nMr. Streeter is being transferred to South Carolina. Brady Gadberry reported on the LRSD transportation department operations. The procurement department, under the direction of Charlie Neal, will monitor the administration of the Laidlaw contract to ensure that all parties are being held accountable in the safe and efficient transport of students. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board recessed briefly at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9: 10 p.m. in an executive session for the purpose of conducting student hearings on a motion by Ms. Magness, seconded by Ms. Strickland. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS Linda Watson, student hearing officer, provided information for the Board's consideration regarding Jeff Taylor who had been recommended for expulsion from Dunbar Magnet Jr. High School. Jeff was found to be in possession of a knife during a routine scan on December 18, 1996. The Superintendent recommended assignment to the Alternative Learning Center for the remainder of the nine-week period. At the end of that time, Jeff would be allowed to return to Dunbar, on probation, if improvements were made in his behavior, grades, and attendance. Dr. Daugherty moved to accept the recommendation. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Additionally, the students listed below had been recommended for expulsion. These students were being referred for placement in alternative educational settings, as indicated. The Board was asked to approve these alternative placements. Ms. Magness moved to accept the administration's recommended placement, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Student's Name School Recommended Placement Cornelius Spencer Central Alternative High School Kavin Bizzell Central Alternative High School Nathan Bogard Hall Juvenile Justice Center REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 23, 1997 Page 8 Two students who had been suspended or expelled from District schools were petitioning the Board for reinstatement. Dr. Watson recommended reinstatement for these students and placement in alternative settings. Dr. Roberts recommended approval. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the Superintendent's recommendation, Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. Student's Name School Recommended Placement Terrance Stigall Henderson Alternative Leaming Center Willis Bowie McClellan Alternative High School In addition, two students were petitioning the Board for reinstatement and Dr. Watson recommended denial of their petitions. Kevin Morrison and Carlos Robinson had been referred for placement at the Juvenile Justice Center. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the recommendation of the administration. Ms. Magness seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The Board concluded the student disciplinary actions and returned from executive session at 9:45 p.m. to report that the Board unanimously upheld the Superintendent's recommendations. With no further business before the Board, Ms. Strickland moved for adjournment at 9:45 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Magness, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: J_ .J.?-C/J LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING February 17, 1997 CEIVED APR 1 4 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting immediately following the agenda meeting on Monday, February 17, 1997, in the Board Room of the administration building at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. This meeting was rescheduled from Thursday, February 13, 1997, due to inclement weather. John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call\nall members of the Board were present. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING February 17, 1997 Page2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of conducting student disciplinary hearings and to reinstate or confirm placement for students who were previously suspended or expelled. EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Magness made a motion to move into executive session for the purpose of conducting student disciplinary actions. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Linda Watson provided documentation and reinstatement petitions for the students listed below who had been recommended for expulsion. These students accepted the hearing officer's recommendation for placement in alternative educational settings, as indicated, without appeal to the Board and the Board was asked to approve the alternative placements. Student's Name School Recommended Placement Latricia Logan McClellan Alternative Hiw School Shawnrita Sain Central Juvenile Justice Center Dwayne Tilmon Mabelvale JH Juvenile Justice Center . In addition, four students had been expelled but had not made any attempts to appeal their expulsions or any efforts to apply for reinstatement. The hearing officer requested the Board's approval to offer alternative placement to these students in an effort to ensure that they were aware of alternative school availability. Student's Name School Recommended Placement Andre Harris Central Alternative High School Antoine Harris McClellan Juvenile Justice Center Kerry LeBron Central Alternative High School Lamont Robinson HallHi!Zh Alternative High School Ms. Gee moved to accept the administration's recommendation for alternative placement of all of these students. Ms. Magness seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Shankia Smith petitioned the Board for reinstatement to Mann Magnet Jr. High School. She was expelled in December 1995 for possession of a firearm on school campus. Shanika had been assigned to the Juvenile Justice Center in January of 1996, but was dismissed from the Step-One Program at the JJC on January 19, 1996, for violating school rules. Administration recommended placement at the Alternative Leaming Center. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the recommended placement, seconded by Ms. Magness and the motion carried unanimously. Dayna Brinkley, 12th grade student from Hall High School, appeared before the Board to appeal the administration's recommendation for expulsion. She was in possession of a MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING February 17, 1997 Page 3 knife that she was using to slice cheese during the lunch period. Although she had not used the knife in an unsafe or threatening manner, the principal followed the district's policy for possession of a weapon. The hearing officer recommended modifying the expulsion recommendation to a 10-day out of school suspension, which would allow Dayna to return to school on strict probation for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Magness moved to accept the recommended suspension. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-1 with Mr. Riggs casting the \"no\" vote. Courtney Gordon had been recommended for expulsion from Hall High School for using a weapon on January 7, 1997. Courtney had taken a metal rod from his science classroom to use to defend himself against an attack by other students. The hearing officer had recommended placement at the Juvenile Justice Center's Step One program. Courtney's parent requested an appeal to the Board for reinstatement to Hall High School. He was represented in this hearing by Joy Springer. The Board expressed concern about placing Courtney back at Hall High School\nmany other students had witnessed the incident, and Courtney had a history of other significant behavior incidents. Dr. Watson offered two recommendations for the Board to consider: 1) placement at the Alternative High School with provisions for a correspondence course to complete the history credit requirement\nor 2) placement at a LRSD school other than Hall High School. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to authorize the administration to find a high school that would accept Courtney, or placement at the Alternative High School if no district school would accept him as a student. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session at 10:02 p.m., and reported that they had unanimously accepted the administration's recommendations on all student disciplinary matters. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Magness and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: ~-aJ 11 Michael Daugherty, Secretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 27, 1997 RECEIVED APR 1 4 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on February 27, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The Vice President, Judy Magness, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland - MEMBERS ABSENT: John Riggs ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board Vice President, Judy Magness, called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of five Board members. Michael Daugherty arrived at 6: 10 p.m. The teacher ex-officio, Kim Dobbins-Owens, from Henderson Jr. High School, and the student ex-officio, Megan Kearney, from Central High School, were also present. II. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular board meeting of January 23, 1997, and from a special meeting conducted on February 17, 1997, were presented for Board approval. The minutes were approved 5-0, on a motion by Ms. Strickland, seconded by Mr. Berkley. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 27, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Roberts presented citations to the ex-officio representatives to the Board for the month of February: Kim Dobbins-Owens, teacher at Henderson Junior High School, and Megan Kearney, student at Central High School. B. P ARTNERSIDPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator, presented certificates in recognition of two newly established partnerships: Upper Baseline Neighborhood Association, represented by Carroll and Beverly Strickland, in partnership with Baseline Elementary School, represented by Shara Akers Philander Smith College, represented by Dr. Thomas and Dr. Mao, in partnership with Gibbs Magnet School, represented by Betty Raper and Felecia Hobbs Mr. Berkley moved to accept the new partnerships, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES D. 1. None SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Office of Desegregation Monitoring Ann Brown stated her support for the District and for the work teams that would be announced later in the meeting. She also pledged the support of the ODM staff during the monitoring hiatus. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 27, 1997 Page 3 IV. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Strickland reported on her recent visit to Fair Park Elementary School and commended Ms. Whittaker for the work she is doing with GIT students. Ms. Magness had also visited Ms. Whittaker's class at Fair Park and congratulated Fair High School students who had recently received their senior class rings at a \"ring ceremony.\" REMARKS FROM CITIZENS None. V. ACTION AGENDA A. Student Calendar The Student Calendar for the 1997-98 school year was presented to the Board for approval. It was recommended by administration with the understanding that it could be altered pending the outcome of teacher negotiations and the budgeting process. Mr. Gadberry was present to respond to questions. Dr. Mitchell moved to accept the proposed calendar, Ms. Gee seconded the motion at it carried 6-0. B. Arkansas Parental Assistance Program The Board was asked to approve the LRSD's participation in a state coalition which will submit a proposal to the U.S. Department of Education for the Arkansas Parental Assistance Program. Other participants include the Centers for Youth and Families and the Arkansas HIPPY Program. The District could receive up to $180,000 per year for four years if the program is approved. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the submission. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 27, 1997 Page4 C. Grant Submissions Marvin Schwartz, District grants writer, submitted information on three grant proposals for consideration during the month of February. Ms. Gee moved to approve the submissions, seconded by Ms. Strickland and carried unanimously. SCHOOL/DEPT. PROGRAM AMOUNT ORGANIZATION HIPPY PROGRAM Substance abuse prevention training $15,518 Ark. Dept. of Health/Bureau of for HIPPY program parents Alcohol \u0026amp; Drug Abuse Prevention Carver Magnet Artists in Residence $5,000 Arkansas Arts Council Forest Park Artists in Residence $3,600 Arkansas Arts Council D. Relocation of Kindergarten Classes The Board was asked to approve the relocation of kindergarten classes from McClellan and Parkview High Schools to Baseline and Romine Elementary Schools. The kindergarten classes at the high schools have become harder to maintain at sufficient enrollment levels. The faculty of these programs will also be relocated. Dr. Anderson responded to questions from the Board. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to approve the relocation plans. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. E. Hall High School Proposal for Flexible Scheduling and Additional Courses Dr. Anderson and Gayle Bradford, principal of Hall High School, provided information and responded to the Board's questions regarding adoption of a flexible or \"block\" schedule for Hall High School Students for the 1997-98 school year. Included as a part of this proposal, the Board was also asked to approve a list of additional elective courses for implementation during the next school year. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the proposed scheduling and curriculum changes at Hall High School as recommended by the administration. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. F. Approval of New Vocational Education Courses The vocational education division requested the Board's approval for implementation of a new course in diesel mechanics at Metropolitan Vo-Tech for the 1997-98 school year. The course will be a two-year program that allows students to become certified as diesel technicians and will offer summer employment and permanent employment opportunities after graduation. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 27, 1997 Page 5 A course in Banking and Finance was also proposed for piloting in three high schools during the next school year. Costs would be covered by a grant to the ADE Vocational Education Division. Administration also asked the Board to approve the elimination of courses within the Vocational Education Division where enrollment is not sufficient. Dr. Anderson responded to questions and provided additional information to the Board. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve these recommendations, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. The motion carried 6-0. G. Approval of a Community Service Course Act 468 of 1993 required the development of an elective community service program for students in grades 9 - 12. Administration asked for the Board to approve the formation of a committee to begin designing course requirements so that it can be implemented for the 1997-98 school year. Dr. Anderson responded to questions from the Board. Ms. Gee made a motion to approve the administration's request. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. H. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to accept the donated items, seconded by Ms. Gee. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the following chart. DONATIONS SCHOOLJDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR J. A. Fair High Outdoor J. A. Fair Booster Club lighting,'dugouts/bleachers for the baseball field Two benches J. A. Fair PTSA McClellan High School/ $100.00 Moncrief Pontiac- Teachers of Tomorrow Buick-GMC $50.00 First Commercial Bank Central Hicll $100.00 Kay Joiner Terry Elementary IBMPS/2 Richard S. Meklman Computer/Monitor Williams Magnet $300.00 per teacher and/or Williams PT A school program REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 27, 1997 Page6 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Metropolitan Vo-Tech Autron-A-Line II Electronic Crow-Burlingame Co. Wheel Aligner Cloverdale Jr. High AST Computer/Monitor/ Mitch Gaylor Keyboard for PTSA AR Data Co. Baseline Elementary Three A T \u0026amp; T Computers AT\u0026amp;T Washington Magnet $500.00 Henry L. Nichols $200.00 Raytheon Corp. $100.00 American Medical Rentals $100.00 Crow-Burlingame Co. $50.00 Ashley Realty Co. I. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. In addition, a slip sheet addendum reflecting the hiring of Mr. David Gunn at McClellan High School was presented for approval. The Board chose to vote on the slip sheet item separately from the printed items. On the printed items, Ms. Gee moved to approve the personnel recommendations. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0. On the slip sheet, Mr. Berkley moved to approve the recommendation for hiring Mr. Gunn. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 5-1, with Ms. Gee casting the \"no\" vote. J. Financial Reports/Auditors Report Financial reports for December 1996 and January 1997 were provided for the Board's approval. Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the reports and Dr. Daugherty seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The District's financial audit for 1995-96 was also provided for review and approval, and the Board was asked to approve the extension of the contract for auditing services with Thomas \u0026amp; Thomas. The Board voted separately on these two items. The audit was approved, 5-0 (Dr. Daugherty was out of the room) on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Ms. Gee. The vote to extend the contract with Thomas \u0026amp; Thomas was 6-0, moved by Dr. Mitchell and seconded by Ms. Strickland. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 27, 1997 Page 7 VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Desegregation Update The Desegregation update was printed in the agenda. Nancy Acre responded to questions regarding the schools with four-year-old programs and Mr. Gadberry reported that after school CARE would be offered in every school where twelve or more students were enrolled in the program. B. Desegregation: Formation of Work Groups Dr. Roberts announced the formation of eight work teams to assist in developing a plan of action for school improvement during the Court approved moratorium on monitoring. A copy of the assigned committee members is attached to these minutes. Dr. Roberts also announced that an \"Assembly for Success\" would be held on Monday, March 10, at 4:30 p.m. at the Excelsior Hotel in the Clinton ballroom. The public is invited to attend. C. Budget Update There was no additional budget information available at this time. Dr. Roberts remarked that the Board would be advised if any information from the state legislature became available. D. Discussion: Board Policy Manual Review Mr. Riggs will be asked to coordinate a Board review of the current policy manual at a later time. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDMDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 27, 1997 Page 8 ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, Ms. Gee moved for adjournment at 8:35 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berkley, and it carried unanimousl . LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 13, 1997 RE APR 1 4 1997 Off/CE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting immediately following the agenda meeting on Thursday, March 13, 1997, in the Board Room of the administration building at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. Judy Magness, Vice President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: John Riggs, IV ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Magness called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call\nsix members of the Board were present, Mr. Riggs was absent. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of conducting student disciplinary hearings and to reinstate or confirm placement for students who were previously suspended or expelled. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 13, 1997 Page2 EXECUTIVE SESSION Dr. Daugherty made a motion to move into executive session for the purpose of conducting student disciplinary actions. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0. Linda Watson provided information on the students listed below who had accepted recommendations for placement in alternative educational settings without appeal to the Board. The Board was asked to approve the alternative placements. Student's Name School Recommended Placement Tanya Brown Central Juvenile Justice Center Clorenthia Brown Central Juvenile Justice Center Justin Haley Dunbar Alternative Leaming Center Kaquendra Hollis Forest Heights Alternative Leaming Center Michael Jackson Cloverdale JH Juvenile Justice Center Seth Mitcham Pulaski Heights JH Juvenile Justice Center Dirnitrios Stubblefield Cloverdale JH Juvenile Justice Center Dr. Mitchell moved to accept the administration's recommendation for alternative placement of all of these students. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. In addition, Antwan Tucker petitioned the Board for reinstatement to the District. He had been charged with inciting to riot at McClellan in November 1995. He was enrolled at the Alexander Youth Training center for the first three quarters of this school year and was petitioning the Board to allow his return to the LRSD (not McClellan) for the remainder of this school year. The hearing officer recommended placement at the Juvenile Justice Center for the last nine-week period, with approval to return to a District high school next school term. The Superintendent recommended approval of that option or a second option, giving the student an opportunity to attend a District high school for half-days ( 4 credits) with summer school to complete course requirements. If the student performs successfully, he would be allowed to return to full-time status next school year. The Board gave authorization to Dr. Watson to provide the reinstatement options to Antwan on a motion from Dr. Daugherty, seconded by Ms. Strickland. The vote was 5-1 with Dr. Mitchell casting the \"no\" vote. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 13, 1997 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session at 6:07 p.m., and reported that they had accepted the administration's recommendations on all student disciplinary matters. Mr. Berkley made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Strickland and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: 3-J.1-C/ t Michael Daughe! ~ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 27, 1997 1JUL 1 5 1997 OFFICE OF DIEGREGATIONMONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on March 27, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The President, John Riggs, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER II. Board President, John Riggs, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of six Board members. Katherine Mitchell arrived at 6:08 p.m. The teacher ex-officio, Thomas Webb, from Mabelvale Jr. High School was also present. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular board meeting of February 27, 1997, and from a special meeting conducted on March 13, 1997, were presented for Board approval. The minutes were approved 6-0, on a motion by Ms. Magness, seconded by Mr. Berkley. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 27, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Roberts presented a citation to Liz Lucker who works with the District's New Futures Program. She was recently selected as a finalist in the 1997 Coping magazine Hero Awards for the volunteer work she does, as a cancer survivor, to inspire others who are fighting that disease. The Pulaski Heights Lions Club annually recognizes educators from the three districts in Pulaski County for commitment to excellence in teaching. The superintendent awarded citations to five teachers from the LRSD who received the awards this year. They were Marcus Davis, Cloverdale Jr. High\nLaura Beth Arnold, Pulaski Heights Elementary\nDarian Smith, Rightsell Elementary\nAnnette Rodgers, Washington Elementary\nand Fred Boosey, Parkview Magnet High School. Two retired teachers were also honored by the Lions for continuing to serve students, Odessa Talley and Sterling Rogers. The final citation was presented to Thomas Webb, the ex-officio teacher representative to the Board for the month of March, representing Mabelvale Jr. High School. B. P ARTNERSIDPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator, presented certificates in recognition of a newly established partnership: Senior Citizens Activities Today, Inc., represented by Sue Strickland, in partnership with Mabelvale Elementary School, represented by Tab Phillips and Donna Clark Dr. Daugherty moved to accept the new partnerships, Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES None REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 27, 1997 Page 3 IV. D. 1. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIO NS Office of Desegregation Monitoring Skip Marshall, representative of ODM was present but did not have a report. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Berkley commented briefly about the technology work team and the work they plan to do. He also expressed appreciation to UALR for the work that went into preparation of the report on the LRSD that was recently released. Ms. Magness reported on a recent visit to Franklin Incentive School where she read to students. She had also visited the Hall High School Newcomers Center. On the day of her visit, students from Cloverdale and Mabelvale Jr. Highs were also visiting as a recruitment effort. Ms. Magness commented on the work of the Incentive School and School Revitalization work teams. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS A. D. Sumler stated that he was representing concerned black parents and students from Hall High School. He stated that they would be presenting a petition for a special board meeting to address perceived discipline problems at Hall. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 27, 1997 Page4 V. ACTION AGENDA A. Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Grant Proposal The Arkansas Early Childhood Commission will be asked to continue to fund early childhood programs in the district which benefit children ages three to five years of age, as specified in the Arkansas Better Chance Program Act 212 of 1991. The grant request is in the amount of $233,992.00. Ms. Gee made a motion to approve the submission, Ms. Strickland seconded the motion, and it carried 7-0. B. Grant Submissions Marvin Schwartz, District grants writer, reported on three grant applications for financing student trips. Ms. Magness moved to approve the submissions, seconded by Mr. Berkley. The motion carried unanimously. SCHOOL/DEPT. PURPOSE AMOUNT ORGANIZATION Rockefeller Show Choir - Trip to New York $2,500 Little Rock Task Force for Incentive School City/Carnegie Hall Youth Dodd Elementary Sixth grade students - Trip to New $2,500 Orleans Zoo and Aquarium Franklin Incentive Sixth grade students - Trip to $2,500 School Washington, D.C. C. Adult Education Institutional/Correctional Proposal The Adult Education Department requested Board approval for submission of a proposal to the Arkansas Department of Education to continue funding Adult Education programs for institutionalized adults. The grant request is in the amount of $53,611.00. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the request. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to accept the donated items, seconded by Ms. Magness. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 27, 1997 Page 5 DONATIONS SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Mann Arts \u0026amp; Science Magnet Misc. costume items Cast of Thousands School Costume Shop $500.00 Entergy Corp. Yamaha YTA-232 Mary K. Robinson Trumpet/Case \u0026amp; Mouthpiece Washington Math/Science $4,000.00 to purchase Washington PT A Magnet School computers Otter Creek Elementary Three IBM Hard Drives/ Alltel Corp Monitors/Keyboards Mabelvale Jr. High Magellan GPS 2000 American Honda Motor Computer Co., Inc. E. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. In addition, a slip sheet addendum reflecting the promotion of John Ruffins to the position of Acting Director of Information Services was provided for the Board's approval. Dr. Daugherty moved to approve all personnel recommendations, Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. J. Financial Reports Financial reports for the month of February 1997 were presented for the Board's approval. Mark Milhollen responded to questions regarding collection of delinquent tax payments. Dr. Roberts reported briefly on legislative issues that might affect the District's financial status and remarked that Mark Milhollen and Brady Gadberry had been attending meetings at the Capitol when school finance issues were on the agenda. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the reports, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 27, 1997 Page6 VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Desegregation Update The desegregation update was printed in the monthly agenda. Mr. Riggs asked Dr. Roberts for information regarding the monitoring visits of the biracial committee during the court approved moratorium on monitoring. Ms. Gee requested a list of the schools that offer the four-year-old program. B. Budget Update Dr. Roberts reported that additional budget information would be provided once the state legislature made final decisions on the school funding issues. The strategic planning committee on school finance has continued to meet and will remain available to assist the district with budgetary decisions once the necessary dollar figures can be determined. C. Desegregation Work Group Report Dr. Roberts provided a brief oral report on the work of the work teams. All groups had met at least one time and were providing the schedules of their meetings for the Board's information. Additional and more detailed information will be provided over the next few months. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES Ms. Magness moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of considering an item that was not on the meeting's agenda. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. Mr. Berkley proposed establishment of a committee of citizens to develop and recommend criteria for selection of a superintendent. Each board member was to submit the names of four people from their election zones, and to have Mr. Modeste compile the list of names and include other individuals from the community to ensure broad-based representation. Mr. Berkley's proposal was presented in the form of a motion, Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. (Ms. Gee was not present for the vote.) VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 27, 1997 Page? EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Magness moved for the board to convene an executive session for the purpose of conducting student disciplinary action at 7:55 p.m .. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VIII. DISCIPLINARY Staci Ellis appealed a five-day suspension from Cloverdale Jr. High School for fighting with another student. Staci had been attending school since the date of the incident pending the appeal process. The board heard testimony from Staci, her father, Mr. Holmes, and the school principal, Ms. Mason. The board voted 6-0 to uphold the recommended 5-day suspension on a motion by Ms. Strickland, seconded by Ms. Magness, (Dr. Mitchell was not present for the vote). ADJOURNMENT The board returned from executive session to report that they had unanimously upheld the administration's recommendation on the student disciplinary action. With no further business before the Board, Ms. Magness moved for adjournment at 8:28 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berkley, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: J./- J.. 4 -Y 7 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 10, 1997 JUL 1 5 1997 OFFICE OF Dl$EGREGATIONMONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting immediately following the agenda meeting on Thursday, April 10, 1997, in the Board Room of the administration building at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Larry Berkley Pat Gee MEMBERS ABSENT: Micheal Daugherty Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland ALSO PRESENT: I. Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes Kate Nelson, Hall High Student Ex-officio Robin Bailey, Mann Magnet Teacher Ex-officio CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 5:23 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call\nfour members of the Board were present, Dr. Daugherty, Dr. Mitchell, and Ms. Strickland were absent. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 10, 1997 Page 2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The agenda for the meeting reflected the following items: I. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Notes (TRANS) II. Employee Hearing ACTION AGENDA Resolution Approving the Issuance of TRANS The Board was asked to approve the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Promissory Notes to secure funding to pay expenses of operating the district through the summer months. This process has been followed for the past seven years. Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions, as well as representatives from Stephens, Inc., Mark McBride and Ken Russ. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the TRANS issuance. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 4-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION The board took a briefrecess and reconvened in executive session at 5:50 p.m. for the purpose of conducting an employee hearing. Brady Gadberry, Director of Labor Relations and Andy Turner, from the Friday law firm, provided the information for the District. Frank Martin, Executive Director, represented the employee, Ernest Mason. Mr. Mason was employed as an assistant custodial supervisor at Parkview Magnet High School. He and a female custodial employee had been involved in an altercation on January 23, 1997, that concluded with a physical assault. The female employee, Shirley Brown, has been off from work since the time of the incident due to injuries that she alleged were caused by Mr. Mason's assault. Mr. Mason was recommended for termination. Robert Knox and Lee Goins, Parkview employees, witnessed the incident and responded to questions from Mr. Turner and Mr. Martin. Mr. Junious Babbs, principal, was also present at the hearing. He testified that he did not witness the incident, but was informed of the events the day after the altercation by Ms. Brown. The superintendent recommended to the Board that the termination recommendation be upheld. The board took a briefrecess for discussion and returned at 7:28 p.m. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the superintendent's recommendation. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 10, 1997 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT The Board returned from executive session and reported that they had unanimously accepted the administration's recommendation on the employee disciplinary appeal. Mr. Berkley made a motion to adjourn at 7: 30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Magness and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: '-( -~ 4-1? Michael Daugherty, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 14, 1997 R C/1J!o u'Ul 1 S 1997 DES~ OFFICE OF LGREGAT/OfJ MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Monday, April 14, 1997, in the Board Conference Room of the administration building at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Micheal Daugherty ALSO PRESENT: Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes Kate Nelson, Hall High Student Ex-officio I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. A quorum was stipulated without a roll call\nsix members of the Board were present, Dr. Daugherty was absent. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of reviewing the responses to the Request for Proposals for a Superintendent's Search firm. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 14, 1997 Page 2 ACTION AGENDA Mr. Berkley had reviewed all responses to the RFP for a superintendent search firm. The group briefly reviewed each proposal and discussed the positive and negative aspects of each response. It was determined that the most important considerations, other than the cost of hiring a search firm, should be whether or not the response indicated they could work within the time frame established previously by the Board and whether the firm could provide a broad range (national) search. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to select Hazard, Young, Attea \u0026amp; Associates as the firm to conduct the search. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A roll call vote was recorded. ADJOURNMENT The Board adjourned at 6:55 p.m. A joint meeting with the City of Little Rock Board of Directors followed this meeting. A copy of a summary of that meeting is attached to these minutes. APPROVED: t-/-'d L/ , '17 0 , - ,,, , - ~ 1 / 1-J\u0026gt;,,//,,_,, r J.-- ....-fo_,/, .. c ,,/\"-- --. Michael Daugherty, Seefetary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 16, 1997 RECEIVED JUL 1 5 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 1997, in the Board Room of the administration building at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Micheal Daugherty Larry Berkley Katherine Mitchell MEMBERS ABSENT: Judy Magness Pat Gee Sue Strickland ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes Kate Nelson, Hall High Student Ex-officio I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Four members of the Board were present\nMs. Magness, Ms. Gee, and Ms. Strickland were absent. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 16, 1997 - Page2 PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called in response to a petition of parents from Hall High School. Mr. Riggs stated at the beginning of the meeting that the group was entitled to one hour to present their concerns and that Board policy would prevent them from taking any action or responding in any way to the concerns. ACTION AGENDA Carol Miles opened the meeting with a brief review of concerns regarding the school environment and reported statistics that allege black students are disproportionately disciplined at Hall High School. The group is asking for the school principal to be removed. Sheila Miles addressed the Board concerning disciplinary sanctions imposed upon her son\nhe had recently been arrested while at school. Janice Bryant provided copies of behavior reports issued to her son during the 1994-95 school year and copies of documentation regarding his suspension for possession and selling paging devices. Sandra Settles reported on an incident that occurred the previous day when she arrived at the school to perform volunteer service in the media center. Minnie Thompson and Regina Mickens addressed concerns regarding fair treatment of the students at Hall. Carol Miles provided a closing statement asking the Board to investigate the allegations presented and to take into consideration fair treatment of all students. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Berkley made a motion to adjourn at 7: 00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Dr. Mitchell and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: J./-,\ni__t.f Ji1 Michael Daugherty~ cretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 JUL 1 51997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION M01 ITOM The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on April 24, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The President, John Riggs, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, John Riggs, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of five Board members\nMs. Strickland arrived at 6:05 p.m. and Dr. Daugherty arrived at 6:10 p.m. The teacher ex-officio, Robbin Bailey from Mann Magnet Jr. High School, and Kate Nelson, student ex-officio from Hall High School were also present. II. READING OF MINUTES: Minutes from the regular board meeting of March 27, and from special meetings conducted on April 10, April 14, and April 16, 1997, were presented for Board approval. The minutes were approved 5-0, on a motion by Ms. Magness, seconded by Mr. Berkley. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 Page2 III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Roberts presented a citation to Wanda Baskins, teacher at McClellan Business Communications Magnet School. Ms. Baskins was recently granted $1000 by the Geraldine Dodge Foundation for her entry in the Celebration of Teaching program. Susan Schoessel, teacher at Washington Magnet Elementary School was recognized for being selected to represent Arkansas in the \"Teacher Who Cares About KIDS\" Program of the Center for Development and Learning. She received a $500 cash award at the recent Plain Talk About KIDS Summit in New Orleans. The Superintendent presented a special citation to Natesha Mahone, a second grade student at Rightsell Elementary School. Natesha's home was recently destroyed by a fire that was started by a younger sister playing with matches. Natesha acted quickly to remove her sister and grandfather from the home and phoned 911. She is credited with saving the lives of her family members. Pam Cook, Matthew Mock, Justin Rapp, and Michael Tang, students at Dunbar Magnet Jr. High School, along with their faculty sponsor, Lenora Murray, were presented citations for their performance at the state and regional MathCounts competitions. A citation was presented to Elizabeth Smith, the District's 1997 Teacher of the Year nominee, who teaches at Jefferson Elementary School. She was recently honored as an outstanding Arkansas teacher. Stella Hayes was presented with a citation in honor of her selection as the 1997 Clementine Mathis Rouse Scholarship recipient. Ms. Hayes teaches at Mann Magnet Jr. High School. Larry Berkley was presented with a certificate from the Arkansas School Boards Association in recognition of his completion of 6 hours of required in-service training. Essie Middleton presented the Golden Leaf award from the Arkansas PT A Council to Garland Incentive School. Dr. Daugherty accepted the plaque and will present it to the Garland parents and staff at their next PT A meeting. The award is given annually to the PT A chapter which has the greatest overall increase in membership. The ex officio members of the board, Robbin Bailey, teacher from Mann Magnet Jr. High School, and Kate Nelson, student from Hall High School were presented with certificates of appreciation for their service on the Board for the month of April. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 Page 3 B. PARTNERSHIPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator, presented certificates in recognition of two newly established partnerships: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, represented by L. T. Davis, Seth Porchia and Ellen Carpenter, in partnership with King Interdistrict Magnet Elementary School, represented by Tyrone Harris. Hometown Foods, in partnership with Western Hills Elementary School, represented by Scott Morgan and Beth Collins Ms. Gee moved to accept the new partnerships, Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES None D. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Office of Desegregation Monitoring Skip Marshall, representative of ODM, was present but did not have a report. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors The agenda was reordered by Board consensus to allow a Joshua monitor to present a report at a later point in the agenda. Mr. Walker remarked on concerns of parents and students at Hall High School regarding issues of fair treatment. He stated that there were problems at all District high schools, but that they were most prevalent at Hall and Central. He introduced Ms. Carolyn Cooley who had been monitoring at Hall High School on a regular basis over the past few weeks as a representative of the Joshua Intervenors. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 Page4 Ms. Cooley briefed the Board on the results of recent monitoring visits to Hall High School and repeated some of the concerns expressed by Mr. Walker regarding fair treatment of Black students. She specified problems with the manner in which she was questioned upon arrival for her monitoring visits and also noted concerns with the assignment of Black students to the in-school suspension classroom. She had observed faculty race relations and stated that teachers were not setting an example of racial harmony. She requested the Board direct the administration to conduct an investigation of the allegations made by Joshua monitors and concerned parents and students of Hall High School. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Gee expressed appreciation to the citizens group who met to identify the qualifications for the next Superintendent. She also thanked Ann Brown for serving as the facilitator of the group. Ms. Magness thanked Ms. Jackson, teacher at Dunbar Magnet Jr. High School, for coordinating the annual food festival. She also announced that Mr. Riggs would be attending the President's Summit on Volunteerism in Philadelphia during the last week of April. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Michael Keener expressed concerns about a reading assignment his Southwest Junior High School student brought home. He did not feel that some of the language was appropriate for junior high school aged children. Cornelius Roberts, a 9th grade civics teacher at Forest Heights Junior High School, was present as a demonstration to his students, who attended the meeting with him. He presented concerns on behalf of the students: 1) the leadership of the District and the turnover rate in the Superintendent's position\n2) student test scores - students should be pressured into improving their performance\nand 3) recruitment of students - concentrate on teaching the students who are here instead of continuing efforts to recruit from other districts. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 Page 5 Kay Dietz was recognized, but ceded her time to Dr. John Yarrington. Dr. Yarrington expressed support for the administration and teaching staff at Hall High School. His student has had a successful year at Hall and he thinks that most parents feel that the school environment is safe and stable. Teri Paulson also spoke in support of the Hall High School Staff. She was a 1972 graduate of Hall and felt that racial problems at Hall at that time were much worse than they are now. Benny Smith is a school volunteer and expressed concern over the negative publicity that was being generated by some adults at Hall High School. He asked for more attention to be given to the positive aspects of the educational environment at Hall and he congratulated the Hall principal and staff for offering a positive environment for the majority of students. Mary Lee Watson also spoke in support of the Hall High School staff. She expressed the opinion that more children should be taught to respect authority. Ms. Watson presented a petition of signatures in support of the faculty and staff of Hall High School and the Principal of Hall. She also presented a petition requesting a special board meeting to address concerns of the majority of Hall High School parents. Scott Suddeth introduced himself as a \"recovering private school enthusiast.\" His daughter has attended Hall and he expressed support for the administration of that school. He asked that all parties work together to make the school atmosphere stable and secure for the benefit of students who want to learn. Kelly Powell is a senior at Hall High School. She asked that the administration be allowed to get back to what is most important - education. She stated that she had never experienced any discrimination from staff members during her three years at Hall and that students who treated others with respect were treated with the same respect. Ricky Wilson, also a senior at Hall, stated that he had never felt held back by his teachers and that he had always been supported by the school staff. He also remarked that students who disrupt the learning process deserve to be punished. Alita Mantels spoke in support of the Hall High School faculty and staff and provided the Board members with a written statement. Minnie Thompson had previously addressed the Board in a special meeting of concerned Hall parents who felt that Black students were not treated fairly in disciplinary matters. Carol Miles and Sandra Stewart ceded their time to Ms. Thompson, who continued an emotional plea for the Board to investigate allegations of unfair treatment. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 - Page6 The Board took a brief recess and reconvened at 7 :20 p.m. The report of the Joshua monitor, Ms. Cooley, which was reported previously in these minutes, was conducted at this time. Steven Muhammad remarked on a recent visit to Hall High School where he was denied a visitors' pass. He feels that there is inequitable treatment of Black and White visitors to Hall. Sheila Miles stated concerns about unfair treatment of her son, Dante, who is a Hall High student. Ms. Miles was also present at a previous special meeting of Hall High School parents. Doris Conway distributed copies of information to the Board related to an incident that occurred at Hall High during the last school year involving her son. Sheila Parker commented that she has experienced problems at Dunbar Jr. High School similar to those expressed by Hall parents at this meeting. A. D. Sumler, president of the Hall High School PTA stated that he felt students were still segregated to some extent at Hall and he is concerned that students are not being treated equally. Janice Hawkins stated that she was committed to working for a better school system but she feels that her daughter has been treated unfairly at Hall High School. Dr. Roberts responded to the group of individuals who had spoken of concerns at Hall. He asked for time to develop a specific plan of recommendations that would be fair to all children at Hall and across the District. He also noted that statistics that had been referred to as significant evidence of unfair treatment were not much different from any urban school district in the country. He noted that several adjustments would be made in an attempt to address the problems perceived at Hall: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Principals will be provided with leadership training and staff development programs will be broadened to include human relations skills. The work team for alternative education and discipline will be asked to review the records at Hall to determine if there are any significant problems with the disciplinary procedures. Staff from other locations in the District will be assigned to Hall to serve as \"greeters\" and to monitor the sign-in process for visitors and monitors. Ron Lanoue, from the National Conference of Christians and Jews, will be invited to conduct a dialogue between groups at Hall High School who perceive racial inequities in an effort to resolve some of these problems. ODM will also be asked to assist, if necessary. Dr. Roberts will be available to speak to individuals who feel they need additional one-on-one conversation with him. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 - Page7 V. ACTION AGENDA A. SUMMER PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH The City of Little Rock Department of Community Programs is offering grants for summer employment of youth. The Pupil Services Department will submit an application for funding in the amount of $15,000 to implement a program to recruit and train 10 students to serve as employment counselors for their peers, and to train prospective youth employees in social and employment skills for successful job performance. The Board was asked to approve the submission. Ms. Gee made a motion, seconded by Ms. Strickland and carried 6-0 . (Dr. Daugherty wasn't present at the time of the vote.) B. Central High School Historical Preservation Planning Grant The District has applied to the Getty Foundation for a planning grant in the amount of $25,000, which would allow the initiation of a long term, comprehensive historical preservation program at Central High School. The Board approved this submission by a 6-0 vote, on a motion by Ms. Gee, seconded by Mr. Berkley. (Dr. Daugherty was not present for the vote.) C. Grant Submissions Mini grants developed and submitted during April are listed in the following chart. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the submissions. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. (Dr. Daugherty was not present at the time of the vote.) SCHOOL/DEPT. PURPOSE AMOUNT ORGANIZATION Chicot Elementary Conference Attendance by a school $500.00 AbleNet 1997 Inclusion team A ward Program Jefferson Elementary In-class art instruction and production of $3,500.00 Target Stores a school-wide mural Pupil Services Dept. Violence Prevention Program $2,500.00 City of L.R. Task Force for Youth Fulbright Elementary Peaceable Place Project $2,354.00 City ofL.R. Task Force for Youth REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 Page 8 D. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Ms. Gee made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Dr. Daugherty. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOUDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR LRSD . 20 boxes of paper First Commercial Corporation LRSD 192 rolls Computer paper Buschart Company Mann Magnet Jr. High Carpet cleaning machine Mann Magnet PTA Booker Arts Magnet Riding Lawnmower Booker Students, Staff Elementary and Parents Pulaski Heights Jr. High $100.00 cash for the Stock Morgan Keegan Co. Market Game Dodd Elementary $140.00 cash for purchase HomeQuarters of rugs for K classes Badgett Elementary $350.00 cash to purchase Optimist Club of items for students affected Greater Little Rock by March 1 tornado E. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda, including assignment of summer school principals. Ms. Gee moved to approve all personnel recommendations, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. J. Financial Reports Financial reports for the period ending March 31, 1997 were printed in the agenda. Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions. Dr. Daugherty moved to accept the reports as printed. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 Page9 VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Desegregation Update The desegregation update was printed in the agenda. There were no additional questions from the Board. Work team leaders were asked by the Superintendent to provide brief updates for the Board regarding the progress of their committees. Jo Evelyn Elston and Ann Smith reported for the Discipline and Alternative Education Team\nSharon Davis reported for the Curriculum Work Team\nand Betty Raper reported on the work of the Staff Development Work Team. B. Budget Update Mark Milhollen was present and reported that the District's financial committee was scheduled to meet on April 29. Dr. Roberts commented on the status of the Eastside Jr. High School purchase. The group that contracted to purchase the building has not met the terms of the agreement and District attorneys will be asked to contact them regarding termination of the contract if they don't meet the terms of the agreement within a reasonable number of days. C. BOARD GOALS Proposed goals for the Board were provided for review. Ms. Magness read the goals, but no additional action was taken. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDMDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. - REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 24, 1997 Page 10 ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, Ms. Magness moved for adjournment at 10:05 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berkley, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: lP J~ _ q I LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 R CEIVED 'JUL 1 5 1997 DE The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on May 22, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The President, John Riggs, presided. Prior to the call to order of the regular meeting, the Board held a committee meeting with Dr. Charles Young and Dr. Charles Almo, consultants for the superintendents search. Dr. Young and Dr. Almo reported on the status of their interview process and informed the Board that they expected to present a slate of candidates for Board consideration by June 3, 1997. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell MEMBERS ABSENT: Sue Strickland ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Board President, John Riggs, called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll call revealed the presence of six board members\nMs. Strickland was absent. The teacher ex-officio, Beth Munson, from Pulaski Heights Jr. High School, was also present. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 22, 1997 Page2 II. READING OF MINUTES: Approval of the minutes from the regular board meeting of April 24, 1997, was tabled and will be included as a part of the May action agenda. III. PRESENTATIONS: The McDermott Elementary School \"Just Say No Players, \" directed by Counselor Wanda Varady, performed a skit demonstrating appropriate responses to situations of violence. A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Roberts presented citations to members of the Hall High School Girls' Basketball team, the team managers, and Coach Charlie Johnson in recognition of their winning the 1997 AAAA State Championship. Team members were Celia Anderson, Dee Brown, Essence Brown, Liz Clark, Tracye Goodwin, Annette Gregory, Patrice Ingram, Shaneika Lewis, Shannel Parrish, Daisha Reed, and Lakisa Vaughn. The Southwest Jr. High School Drill Team and the faculty sponsors, Sheila Green and Tonya Iverson, were presented with citations in recognition of their performance in national competitions this spring. This team returned with three first place trophies, the grand sweepstakes trophy, the spirit trophy, and the sportsmanship trophy. Members include Toccara Beene, Sabrina Bone, Felicia Buckley, Teandra Cantlow, Constance Cummings, Shannae Hendricks, Chertieu Jones, Khala Quarles, Tabitha Robinson, Zoshua Shelton, Kim Torrence and LaTriece Williams. The Superintendent presented citations to several students from Pulaski Heights Jr. High School who participated this spring in the national mock trial competitions in Nashville, TN. Cash East and Phillip McMath were present at the meeting to accept certificates on behalf of the group of students and the teacher/sponsor, Sam Stueart. The participating students, in addition to Cash and Phillip, were Jessica Davenport, Sarah Huckabee, Kentaura Richardson, Kenetria Richardson, and Nathaniel Wills. Junious Babbs was present to accept a certificate of recognition for Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, which was recently selected as an outstanding magnet school out of 4,000 magnet schools in the nation. The 42 winning schools were selected based on diversity of population, academic achievement and innovative programs. Citations were presented to representatives from Regas Grill and the Macaroni Grill for their contributions to the recent McClellan ACT Lock-in. Each of these restaurants donated guest passes for the parents and teachers who volunteered their time during the lock-in. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 Page 3 Rene' Carson was presented with a citation in recognition of her selection to participate in the Fulbright Memorial Program, which was designed to increase awareness of Japan and its culture. Eleanor Cox, principal at Baseline Elementary School, presented a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Pennick of Little Rock Waste Management. Baseline students recently raised funds for Catherine's House and LRWM employees matched the funds. Mr. Pennick accepted the certificate and presented a check for $1,000 to Ms. Cox to pay for end-of-the-year activities at Baseline. Michael Peterson, principal at Metropolitan Vocational Center, recognized several VICA members who recently participated in the statewide VICA competitions. Metro students who won at the state level will be traveling to Kansas City to compete in the national contests. One of the Metro students, Melanie Bynum, designed the winning logo for this year's lapel pins and Board members received one of these pins. Pat Knighten, representing National Project WILD and the Arkansas Game \u0026amp; Fish Commission, presented a grant in the amount of $6,429 to Karen Buchanan, principal at Washington Magnet School, for use in developing Pre-K curriculum materials for use in environmental education programs across the state. The ex-officio teacher representative to the Board for the month of May, Beth Munson from Pulaski Heights Jr. High School, received a certificate of appreciation for her service. B. PARTNERSHIPS Debbie Milam, VIPS Coordinator, presented certificates in recognition of two newly established partnerships: The Otter Creek Land Company, in partnership with Otter Creek Elementary School, represented by Carolyn Teeter and Janis Tucker Rocky Mountain Baptist Church, represented by Rev. John Dean, in partnership with Baseline Elementary School, represented by Eleanor Cox and Sharra Akers Pulaski Heights Christian Church, and Fair Park Elementary, represented by Dale Ann McClellan Dr. Daugherty moved to accept the new partnerships, Ms. Magness seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 Page4 C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES On behalf of Debbie Glasgow, and the VIPS Board of Directors, Debbie Milam presented an enlarged check in the amount of $1.9 million, representing the value of volunteer service to the District over the past year. This check was previously presented during the VIPS Night of the Stars program. D. 1. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIO NS Office of Desegregation Monitoring Melissa Guldin reported that although the ODM staff had not been monitoring in the LRSD, they had been working as members of the eight desegregation work teams and would be available as the school year ends to assist with completing this task. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PT A Council Karen Greenlee, assistant principal at Romine Elementary, announced the winners ofthis year's PTA Council American Education Week art and writing contests. The winners are listed below. Primary Art A wards 1st place 2nd place 3rd place Honorable Mention Antwion Henderson, 2nd grade Kevin Perry, 3rd grader Allison Wright, Kindergarten Amanda Niets, 2nd grade Keidra Booth, 3rd grade Joshua Keith, 2nd grade Meadowcliff Watson Fulbright Western Hills Washington Watson - REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 Page 5 Intermediate Essay Awards 1st place Ashley Stewart, 5th grade Jefferson 2nd place Jordan Coleman, 6th grade Booker 3rd place Whitney Ray, 6th grade Watson Honorable Mention Peter Thomas, 6th grade Jefferson Cheryl Kay, 6th grade Booker Shannon Hood, 5th grade Garland Junior Hii:\nh Essay Awards 1st place James Fulwider, 8th grade Mann 2nd place Shane Long, 8th grade Mann 3rd place Tracy Holmes, 8th grade Mann Honorable Mention Elise Estes, 8th grade Mann Kelly Austin, 8th grade Mann Senior Hii:\nh Essay Awards 1st place Katherine Segnaigo, 10th grade Parkview 2nd place Rachel Kirby, 10th grade Hall 3rd place John Henderson, 10th grade Parkview Honorable Mention Marcus Johnson, 10th grade Parkview E. BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Riggs announced that he had attended all of the District's graduation ceremonies and noted that over $5,400,000 in scholarships were awarded to 1997 graduating seniors. Dr. Mitchell commended Mr. Riggs for attending five graduation services. She had attended the Terry Elementary School International Fest and expressed appreciation to Ms. Ziegler and the Terry faculty, parents and students. Mr. Berkley reported on his attendance at the National School Boards Association conference in Anaheim, CA. He, Ms. Magness and Dr. Daugherty had attended during the last week of April. Dr. Roberts commented regarding the Arkansas Department of Education reports on the NCA/COE evaluation during the current school year. Ten LRSD schools had been through the monitoring process and all of them had received positive and outstanding summary reports. He also remarked briefly on the outcome of the Title I program evaluation, in which the parent involvement component had received exceptional reviews. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 Page6 IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS Mizan Rahman serves as the District's representative to the City Planning Commission. He addressed the Board briefly regarding his responsibilities in that position and provided a listing ofland-use categories, speaking briefly on the annexation issues that are currently pending on the city board's agenda. He offered to return and report to the Board on any issues which might be of particular interest to the school district. Sandy Becker served on the District's strategic planning team. He spoke in favor of school and community partnerships and encouraged the Board and superintendent to continue following the strategic plan. He also presented a request on behalf of the Pankey Community to wait for additional information before acting on the agenda item requesting a change in the deed title for property in Pankey. The Board took a briefrecess and reconvened at 7:45 p.m. V. ACTION AGENDA With no objection from Board members, Mr. Riggs proposed a re-ordering of the agenda to move the proposal from the Pankey Community to the first action item. Also, the work team reports, on the Report Agenda, were heard prior to the remainder of the action items. A. Pankey Community Request The Pankey Community Improvement Association and Pankey New Life Support Center had made a request, by letter to the Board dated April 24, 1997, to have the property at 13440 Cantrell, Parcel 2, Lots 10-13, Block 34, deeded to the Pankey New Life Support Center. The Board had previously transferred the property (in 1991) to the Pankey Community Improvement Association and the request was for a title change only. Members of the Pankey Community who were present at the meeting asked the Board to defer action on this issue until further information could be gathered. They expressed objections to the requested title change. Mr. Riggs asked the Superintendent to investigate the issue and bring additional information to the Board in June. The motion to table was made by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Ms. Magness and carried unanimously. B. Board Meeting Dates, 1997-98 School Year The proposed schedule of regular meeting dates was provided for the Board's review and approval. The second and fourth Thursday of each month are designated by Board policy as regular meeting dates. Exceptions occur during November and December to avoid conflict with holidays. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 Page7 In addition, due to scheduled activities surrounding the fortieth anniversary of the integration of Central High School, the September meeting will also be held on an alternate date. On a motion by Dr. Daugherty, seconded by Mr. Berkley, the board approved the dates as printed in the agenda, with an exception to reschedule the September meeting. The motion carried unanimously. C. Service Leaming Site Approval The Board approved the granting of credit for Service Learning in the February 1997 Board meeting, as required by Act 648 of 1993. The Board was provided with a list of sites in Arkansas that have been approved by the Arkansas Board of Education. Approval of these sites for implementation in our District, including sites within the Little Rock School District, was requested. Dr. Victor Anderson responded to questions from Board members. Ms. Magness moved to approve the state-wide approved sites, including additional LRSD sites to be determined in the future. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. D. Secondary Health Textbook Adoption The secondary health textbook adoption committee submitted a list of new health texts for use in grades 9-12, in compliance with ADE regulations which require periodic review and selection of new textbooks. The Board was provided a listing of these textbooks and copies were available for their inspection before and after the meeting. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the selections\nMr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0. Ms. Magness made a motion to give blanket approval to the following agenda items. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried 5-1, with Ms. Gee casting the \"no\" vote. E. Secondary Social Studies Textbook Adoption The secondary level social studies textbook adoption process was conducted by a district committee and a listing of their recommendations was provided to the Board. In addition, copies of the selected texts were available for inspection before and after the meeting. This item was approved by the blanket motion. F. Adult Basic and General Adult Education Applications The Little Rock Adult Education Center was pre-approved to receive $934,185 for vocational education funding using the state-approved formula. The Board was asked to approve submission of the application for funding, which will allow the District to continue serving area adults. This item was approved by the blanket motion. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 22, 1997 Page 8 G. Mini-Grant Submissions Jefferson Elementary School submitted an application to Entergy for support of the ARTREACH Project. The proposal requested $1,000, which would provide in-class art instruction and the production of a mural. This item was approved by the blanket motion. H. Technology Innovation Challenge Grant The Board was asked to approve the submission of an application to the US Department of Education for the Technology Innovation Challenge Grant program, which would request approximately $1,000,000 per year for five years. Approval would require a match that would be fulfilled through staff participation and funds previously designated for computer hardware, software and installation costs\nno new matching funds would be required. This item was approved by the blanket motion. I. Learn and Serve America Grant The Board was asked to approve submission of a grant proposal to the Corporation for National and Community Service for establishment of a service-learning component for secondary students at all LRSD schools. The proposal requested $79,745 as part of total program costs in the amount of $137,815 for the first of a three year program. This item was approved by the blanket motion. J. Summer Prevention Program for Youth The New Futures Department submitted an application to the city of Little Rock for a summer prevention program for youth. The proposal seeks $14,719, to benefit students ages 11-18 who live in the Capitol View/Stifft Station area and is a collaborative effort between the District, the city and the Billy Mitchell Boys Club. This item was approved by the blanket motion. K. Board Goals The Board had developed a list of goals during their retreat in February 1997, and Mr. Riggs read these for the record. Several edits were suggested by Board members. Ms. Magness made a motion to approve the goals, with revisions. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A copy of these goals, with edits, is attached to these minutes. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 Page9 L. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Ms. Magness made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Mr. Berkley. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. DONATIONS SCHOOUDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR Gibbs Magnet Elementary $2,100 cash toward student Mary K. Sanders, Susie exchange visit to France Robinson, Elizabeth Dowell, Susan Purvis, Betty Brantley, David King, H. D. Roosth, Wright, Lindsey, and Jennings law firm, TCBY, Ark. Democrat/ Gazette, Wilson Jones, Bettina Brownstein, Mira Frost, Community Bakerv LRSD Misc. office furnishings, Merrill Lynch Co. refrigerator, IBM computer and printer, assorted other items Mabelvale Elementary $2,000 cash for purchase of Mabelvale PT A TV's \u0026amp; VCR's for classrooms Booker Arts Magnet 163 various calendars Charles A. Huie Countrv Cupboard Dodd Elementary $300 environmental grant Wal-Mart Store #124 for e:rounds imProvement Dodd Elementary $1737 grant for 6th grade LR Task Force for field trip to New Orleans Youth Fair High School Reference books and Jan Hecke encvclopedia set McClellan High School $100 cash to drill lteam Dr. Derek Lewis, Ark. Primarv Care Clinic REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 Page 10 M. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda. Mr. Berkley moved to accept the superintendent's recommendation. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. N. Financial Reports Financial reports for the period ending April 30 were printed in the agenda. Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions. Ms. Magness moved to accept the reports as printed. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. VI. REPORT AGENDA A. Desegregation Update The work team reports noted here were presented earlier in the agenda at the request of the Board The technology work group members, Lucy Lyon, Lillie Carter, John Ruffin and Rich Kennedy provided a brief review of the work their committee has done. A mission statement has been developed and goals established to guide the implementation of their plan. The major concern of the group is the financial factor and the funding that will be required to implement their plan and provide continual upgrades. They will develop proposals to secure federal grant funding and will seek matching funds from local sources. Dr. Anderson provided copies of a written report from the School Revitalization work team, led by Marian Lacey. Their report proposes implementation of a \"Turning Points\" model in two schools, Cloverdale and Forest Heights Junior High Schools, for the next school year. Carol Green reported on the progress of the Community Links work team. They have included all existing programs, ie. VIPS, Partners in Education, High-Schools-That- Work, Service Learning, School-to-Work, and Vital Link in their review of community linkages. They meet every Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Metropolitan and Board members were invited to attend. Dr. Roberts reported that he expects a report with recommendations from all work teams to be complete by the end of July or the first part of August. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May22, 1997 Page 11 B. Budget Update No report at this time. C. Eastside Lease The Board was provided with copies of correspondence from the Friday law firm regarding the lease agreement with Acts ofH \u0026amp; K Enterprises and Ms. Kay Hadley for the old Eastside School building. Acts ofH \u0026amp; K is delinquent in their payments for lease of the property and they have been notified that they must vacate the premises. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Board, Ms. Magness moved for adjournment at 9:40 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Berkley, and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: {_\n\n)..{p  q '1 BOARD GOALS (Revised and Adopted 05-22-97) 1) Establish and complete the proposed desegregation plan modification proce~s and work team activities within the nine-month period. 2) Concentrate on developing excellent leadership skills in building leaders. 3) Continue to implement the strategic plan according to the timetable of that plan. 4) Review and revise the Board policy manual over the next year. 5) Work through the legislative process, with the assistance of the Arkansas School Boards Association, to encourage the Arkansas Department of Education to provide financial information in a more timely manner. 6) Serve as public relations agents to advocate for the benefit of the District. Say and do positive things. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 3 - 22, 1997 RECEI ED JUL 151997 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District convened a special meeting on June 3, 1997, in the Board Conference Room of the administration building at 810 West Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas. John Riggs, President, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Micheal Daugherty ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Charles Young Dr. Charles Almo Ms. Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m. Six members of the Board were present\nDr. Daugherty was absent. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of reviewing the slate of candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 3, 1997 Page2 ACTION AGENDA Ms. Gee made a motion for the Board to convene in executive session, Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Dr. Charles Almo and Dr. Charles Young, of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates, were present to review the preliminary interview findings of six applicants. Cynthia Howell, reporter with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, challenged the Board's right to meet in executive session with the presence of outside consultants. After a brief conference with the District's attorney, the meeting was opened to the public. The search consultants provided background information on six candidates for the Board's review and further consideration. The Board will interview six candidates: Ken James, David Lee, Jim Scales, Peter Horoschak, Mary Guinn, and Les Carnine. The Board recessed the session, to reconvene at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 to conduct the first two interviews for the Superintendent's position. Wednesday, June 4, 1997 Mr. Riggs called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Six members of the Board were present\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 5 :20 p.m. Ms. Gee made a motion for the Board to convene in executive session, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. Dr. Ken James was interviewed from 5:05 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.\nDr. David Lee was interviewed from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The Board recessed the session at 9:30 p.m., to reconvene at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5. Thursday, June 5, 1997 Mr. Riggs reconvened the executive session at 5:00 p.m. Six members of the Board were present\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 5:10 p.m. Dr. Jim Scales was interviewed from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.\nDr. Peter Horoschak was interviewed from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The Board recessed the session at 9:30 p.m., to reconvene at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 3, 1997 Page 3 Friday, June 6, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 5:08 p.m. Six members of the Board were present\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 5: 17 p.m. Dr. Mary Guinn was interviewed from 5:10 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.\nDr. Les Carnine was interviewed from 7:30 p.m. until 9:20 p.m. The session recessed at 9:30 p.m. and will reconvene at 1 :30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Saturday, June 7, 1997 The executive session was reconvened at 1 :40 p.m. with Mr. Riggs' call to order. All members of the Board were present. No vote was taken, but the Board agreed by consensus to conduct a second interview with three of the candidates who visited this week\nDr. Ken James, Dr. Jim Scales, and Dr. Les Carnine. The session recessed at 3:00 p.m. The second interviews were scheduled for June 11, 12, and 13. Each of the candidates will be given the opportunity to visit with District administrators and community members. Wednesday, June 11, 1997 The executive session reconvened at 6: 10 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a second interview with Dr. Ken James. The Board recessed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 1997 The executive session reconvened at 6: 15 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a second interview with Dr. Jim Scales. The Board recessed at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, 1997 The executive session reconvened at 6: 14 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a second interview with Dr. Les Carnine. The Board recessed at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 1997 The Board reconvened the executive session at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of selecting the final candidate for the position of Superintendent. The Board returned from executive session at 7: 15 p.m. and reported that no action had been taken. Ms. Gee made a motion to offer the position of Superintendent of Schools to Dr. Les Carnine. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. MINUTES - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 3, 1997 Page4 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:16 p.m. nt APPROVED: {p- ~0  C/1 ll,~ij~ Michael Daugherty.~tru'yl LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 26, 1997 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 26, 1997, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The President, John Riggs, presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: John Riggs, IV Judy Magness Michael Daugherty Larry Berkley Pat Gee Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Don Roberts, Superintendent of Schools Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER AUG 2 s 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Board President, John Riggs, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and stipulated a quorum without roll call, as all members were present. RECEIVED REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 26, 1997 AUG 2 ~ 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Page2 II. READING OF MINUTES: The minutes from regular board meetings of April 24 and May 22, were presented for the Board's approval. Minutes from a special meeting, which convened on June 3, were also provided. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the minutes of these three meetings. Ms. Magness seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. III. PRESENTATIONS: A. SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Roberts introduced Joanna Young, 8th grade student at Pulaski Heights Jr. High School, who made a presentation to the Board. Joanna had researched the Holocaust and her presentation was based on the book, Playing for Time, about the women's orchestra at Auschwitz. Joanna won first place in the District's Arkansas State History Day competition, and she won second place in the state competition. Joanna also represented Arkansas in the national history competition in Maryland earlier this month. After performing for the Board, a Superintendent's Citation was presented to Joanna\nher parents, Paul and Dorothy Young were introduced. Superintendent's Citations were presented to members of the Little Rock Alliance For Our Public schools for their contributions to the LRSD over the past year. The members who were present w~re: Hubert Barksdale, Joe Swaty, Gail Nickerson, Odies Wilson, Delia Moore, Jim Hathaway, Leta Jo Anthony, Laura Beth Arnold, Bill Hamilton, Glenn Holloway, Stephanie Johnson, Stacy Pittman, and Diane Vibhaker. Citations were sent to the other members of the Alliance Board, James Adamson, Robin Armstrong, Stephen Arnold, Duane Jackson, Janet Jones, Baker Kurrus, Henry McHenry, Bob Morgan, Cassandra Norman, Gerry Ostermann, John Steuri, Rett Tucker, and Alma Williams. Debbie Milam was introduced for presentation of a video tape of the Vital Link program. The video tape showed students participating in various activities reflecting their Vital Link experience. Ms. Milam presented a certificate of appreciation to Suellen Vann for her participation as a site coordinator for Vital Link students who worked in the District's administration offices. Odies Wilson thanked Dr. Roberts for bringing this successful program to students in the LRSD. C. CITIZENS COMMITTEES None. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 26, 1997 Page 3 D. 1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Office of Desegregation Monitoring Skip Marshall congratulated the Board on the selection of the new superintendent. He also reported that the ODM office will participate in the Vital Link program by hosting ten students beginning July 7. 2. Classroom Teachers Association No report. 3. Joshua Intervenors No report. 4. Knight Intervenors No report. 5. PTA Council No report. E. BOARD MEMBERS Ms. Gee commented that she expected positive things for the future of the LRSD. She announced her candidacy for reelection to the Zone 6 position on the Board. She also expressed gratitude to Dr. Roberts for corning to Little Rock, and to Mr. Riggs for his leadership abilities. Mr. Riggs thanked Gail Nickerson for coordinating the visits of the candidates wives during the recent superintendent's search. He also thanked Beverly Griffm for assisting the board by coordinating the superintendent's search activities. IV. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS None. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 26, 1997 Page4 V. ACTION AGENDA A. Mini Grant Applications Mini grants developed and submitted during June are listed in the following chart. Ms. Magness moved to approve the submissions, Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. SCHOOL/DEPT. PURPOSE Otter Creek Elem. K-6 career education Carver Magnet Elem. Curriculum software \u0026amp; materials B. Appropriate Use of Computer Networks Policy AMOUNT $1,300.00 $1,498.50 ORGANIZATION Ark. Dept. ofEd. EDS Corporation Act 801 of the 1997 Legislative Session requires the Board of Directors to adopt a policy concerning student and staff use of district-owned computers in accessing the Internet. The law also requires the policy be incorporated into the written student discipline policy if there is punishment for students. The District's Technology oversight Committee drafted the proposed policy in cooperation with the Strategic Planning Technology Advisory Committee and the Technology Work Group. Ms. Gee moved to approve the proposed policy on first reading, and Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion. Dr. Daugherty moved to include an amendment that would include disciplinary actions in the policy statement. Ms. Gee seconded the motion to amend and it carried unanimously. The policy will be revised to include \"normal district progressive disciplinary sanctions\" to paragraph 2. C. Strategy Five Implementation Team - Policy Proposals Members of Strategic Planning Team 5 met monthly to facilitate implementation of the community partnership portions of the strategic plan. This group drafted three proposed policies, Partners in Education, School-based Mentoring Programs, and Relations with Community Organizations, for the Board's consideration. Ms. Magness made a motion to approve these three policies on first reading. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. D. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve acceptance of recent donations to the District. Ms. Magness made a motion to accept the donations, seconded by Mr. Berkley. The motion carried unanimously. Donated items are listed in the chart which follows. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 26, 1997 Page 5 VI. DONATIONS SCHOOLJDEP ARTMENT ITEM DONOR MeadowcliffElementary Flowers \u0026amp; Shrubs Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Rightsell Elementary Refrigerator/Freezer Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. James Pierce LRSD Athletic Dept. $2,375. For purchase of Various donors through the football helmets Woodson Walker Law firm Terry Elementary Two IBM Computers Chris Andrews/ Alltel Information Services Goldstar Computer Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. James Stooker Franklin Incentive School School Sign Arkansas Sign Co. Central High School Tandy 1 OOORL Mrs. Winston Brown Computer \u0026amp; Printer Rockefeller Incentive School Office Panels/Room First Commercial Dividers Bank/Alan Tegethoff E. Personnel Changes The Superintendent requested the Board's approval of personnel items printed in the agenda and a slip sheet addendum recommending Susan Beard for the principal' s position at Geyer Springs Elementary School. Ms. Gee moved to accept the recommendations including the slip sheet. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. N. Financial Reports Financial reports for the period ending May 31 were printed in the agenda. Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions. Ms. Strickland moved to accept the reports as printed. Ms. Gee seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. REPORT AGENDA A. Budget Update \u0026amp; Bond Fund Status Report Mark Milhollen was present to respond to questions from the Board regarding the report printed in the agenda. The annual budget must be filed by September 15. A budget work session will be scheduled within the next few weeks. REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 26, 1997 Page6 B. First Vote The annual First Vote report was printed in the agenda. Victor Anderson was present to respond to questions. C. Eastside Lease The Board was previously provided information regarding the default of the lease agreement with Acts of H \u0026amp; K Enterprises and Ms. Kay Hadley for the old Eastside School building. Acts of H \u0026amp; K have moved from the premises and Plant Services staff have secured the property. Dr. Roberts reported that several other groups have looked at the building and it is possible that someone will be making an offer on the property within the next few weeks. He suggested that there might be a need to review possible District use of the property as office space. VII. AUDIENCE WITH INDMDUALS OR GROUPS None. VIII. DISCIPLINARY None. ADDITIONAL ITEM: The Board previously voted to approve the meeting schedule for the 1997-98 school year, with the exception of the regular meeting in September, which would normally fall on the 25th of September. That date has been scheduled for activities involving the 40th anniversary of the Central High School integration commemoration. 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You are invited to attend this special reception for Dr. and Mrs. Gamine on Thursday, September 11, from 5:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. at the Arkansas Arts Center. Please RSVP your attendance plans today by calling 370'9300. This special reception is being hosted by the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce artd the Little Rock Alliance For Our Public Schools. UnUROCK FOR OUR PIIBUC SCHOOLS tStm BuriMBOxnaDirtw Entei^ The rccefiiion is spotxsored by Entergy. ITS ART an5 .'J SC\u0026gt;-lv^r^ 3 1997 s 7. OWfOF '^^^SREGATION MONITOHIHS)1 09  11 .'9\" 09\n10 301 524 2025 LRSD COronMCATI ODM  001 001 Little Rock School Distrirt 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone?\nFax: (501) 324-2020 (501) 324-2032 DATE\nSeptember 'n/l997 TO: Central ^\\rkansas Media (11 FROM\nSuelien Vann. Director of Communications SLJBJEtj  Special Board Meeting Situation - 9/11/97 MESSAGE\nl.ittie Rock School Board members have been invited to attend a reception to welcome the new LRSD supenntendeni. Dr. Leslie Gamine, to the conimunitv. ITie reception, n(\n)sted by the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Little Rock Alliance tor Our Pubi.ic Sdiools, will be from 5'.30 until 7:00 p.m, this evening at me Arkansas Arts Center. Immediately foliowing the invitation-only mcepiioc Board members wil! attena a dinner in Dr Carnine's honor at ttie Vineyard at the Park, also at the Arkansas Arts Center A special Bo.ard meeting situaiion exists when more than one Board member attends the same event. c Psges {indjcjidgcc'ver) ro .pax # Speed Dial___ 1 Pr-gpiiririg studeni\u0026lt;\ntor success every' day01374413? LfiLkER LAW FIRN I 02 SER 12 17: .lOHN w. walker RALPH WASHINGTON \\LARK BURNETTE AUSTIN PORTER, JR, John W. Wxlker, P.A. A'fTC'R.MY At Law 1723 Broadway Little Rock. .^Yrkansas 72206 Telephone (501) 374-3758 FAX (501) 374-4187 September 12, 1997 Dr. Leslie Camine Superintendent of Schools Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Dr. Camine: As I read the newspaper this morning, I noticed where you were welcomed to the city by a reception sponsored by the Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce. I further note that the reception was by invitation only. I have checked with my office and confirmed that I, as counsel for the Joshua Intervenors, did not receive one. This has been the history of the District and others, to exclude, rather than include. Best wishes to you during your tenure here. John W. Walker JWWijs cc: Honorable Susan Weber Wright Ms. Ann Brown Dr. Don Roberts Mr. Rhett Tucker II9.16' 97 11:20 0501 324 2023 C: LRSD CWBIVNICaTI ODM 001/OOI Little Rock School Di-strict 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: Fax\n(501)324-2020 (501) 3.24-2032 DATE: September i6,1997 TO\nCentra! Arkansas Media EROM: SuelJen Vann, Director of Communications SUBJECTT\nPress Conference - Dr. Les Camine MESSACi Diitric: . amine, newly appointed superintendent of the Little Rock School /rork in Little Rock this week. Dr Camine will meet with media ciL  dseikatives at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 1997. Dr. Camine will make a brief statement and take questions. The pre.ss conference will be held in the Board Room of the LRSD Administration Building, 810 West Markham. vViio\nD -e.s Camine. LRSD SLiperintend.erit tMat\nWhen: Wiiere: Press Conference - First Week on the Job in LRSD Wednesday, Setitember 17, 1997,10:00 a.m. board Room, LRSD ^Administration Building, 810 West Mark'^arn. Rock # Fdg, riCiuding cover) To Faxiii Speed oral___ I Prepdi Kig students tor sufce.'^s evtp/ day iiLittle Rock School District JUN 3 jggg June 2, 1999 OFFICE OF ofsesregation monitoring The main thing is to keep the main thing the main THING! Dear Colleagues: What a yeai! I hope all of you have the sense of accomplishment that I do! The positive opportunities for the school district continue to develop. We have had great individual and collective accomplishments, but the most exciting aspect of the year has been that the instructional indicators are pointing to very positive future results. A parent and a teacher asked me how that could be true. Hadnt I seen the newspaper story showing results of the 4' grade literacy and math exam? Yes, but when we looked at those we noticed the schools that were pilots of the ELLA program K-3 and math, all had strong gains. Staff development has not been universally accepted or appreciated, primarily because of the many failed promises of programs and quick fix elixirs of the past! But this time this very basic and focused approach appears to be just what the doctor ordered. Most educational reformers who have produced results over time have agreed it is a matter of focusgetting everyone on the same page with a standard or basic program. All the efforts of parents, students and teachers, regardless of the specialty, are focused to produce progress on a limited set of goals. ELLA training and the focused math training will continue to produce results on basic reading and math achievement goals. And let us not forget district graduates really had no peers when it came to top student awards in a number of state and national academic categories. Student activities have been a very pleasant surprise. The numbers of students participating grew impressively, and I know this helped to produce an improved year in student behavior. Many of you remember when state winners were most often decided within the schools of Little Rock, and Im talking about a variety of co-curricular activities. The district again has asserted itself with impressive performances in music, art, drama, speech, debate and athletics. With the implementation of the middle schools and neighborhood schools our students and programs will only become stronger. Without question, the academic reasoning for middle schools and 9-12 high schools will provide academic strength, and it will have a positive impact with increased student participation in career/technical programs and co-curricular activities. (continued) 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501)324-2000Arkansas Democrat 7! (Dazellc   SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1997  Camine Pi Continued hotn Page 1A . Cooliouedlroierago 11. neded Uie diiriciilt reciivciy to help him lyiiw as a poison and ins now job as a bank ollioor (o slienglhon ns credentials as a school adinnlisbatoi. I H Age\n55  Family\nWile, Lii it la Jo (Glipsey) Cai- iiiiieidiildien.'lNciidyCaniiiioliessoli. 20 and lliaddcus Alan Camine. 24. And as nan naiiiicneo sevei.i times before, advice from mlliicntia educators helped point him toward tlie ncxtslcp. J Iv AV \u0026gt;l\\. !' . I lia\u0026lt;! sewial pixfesst's who wcit \"I had several \"y''  eriuluales oiUie llnivei-sily of Arleui- ............/rlfwl IIKV lu* .^nUl. 1 Ami when he arrived in Wichlla Falls, Texas, II) yeais ago, he exiieclei students there to improve and schools to grow and Un lye. Since his arrival, test scores h.ive increased steadily, a IIWI desegregir lion lawsuit has been resolved, .uid fewer droti outs, lights and .1 incK! Uicrc are  Educalion: Sloiiii l ake I lii|h \u0026amp;ll. Stone Like, Iowa. I'.M\nBA. Diieea Visla Coleqo, Stone I .ake. Iowa. MA, Ceelial Minaiun Stole Uniycisily, Waneesliuiil. Mo., tUKk sily ol AikansJis al I ayoUevillo, I JOO. n ExiXJiiencc\nfkicial sliidios l(\naclK'i. I lawkxik. lewn. HKK) IH\nnktol .ea*.\n1,101 Ceelial Missoiiii Sialo Ueiuoi..ily, .......... VW-Gli\nsocial sliKlies leadier. ay- , ..i fin- //uiiicnkll. lew* lUat,v.y v't Liiv k  Kis.Tlioyoncomaged me. 'said. bad Uiree inorcssoi^ who really took me aside and said. 'Yon need to get your doclorale. and we wiuil yon to go to Ilie tJniveisity of Altairsas 'I'lie couple went lo 1' ayellcr dk in rail imn and fell in love wiUi Uie college town. A year later, however, Uiey Leslie Gamine\n' Texas hopeful enjoys the heat on front burner I crimes in the dislricl. 'fhrougli it all. Camine has iiiit  been surprised because, he m.vcl Uiouglit of any other result. \"'I'here's a tendency soinelnitcs for peoiile to focus on iiroblems. le said from behind a desk covered with family photos and memorabilia Iroiii past jobs.'\"niafs wrong. \"If you really want to have, a situa- lion lliat's veiy pimluctive imt -'7 posilivc,you'llemphasi/.e hose h ugs you want You'll focus on Uio.se iteius Now Uie administrator, oa, lupjcs '''^Carnine. W and willi a doclorale in hand, accepted the principal s job MWr social -a......... ........... , . 1 ill .111 Independence. Mo., junior high town. Mo.. 1965 60\naxiiiseloi. Hay- ! .school - his wile salina inak ' '................. ..ncQinni **Im siii c gljul slu.' WHS a gieal siu- dent and a great kid.\" Camine said with a laugh, \"because I the cachei-s really thouglitil was neat to have h.id uiwn. ivHi., ................................ lowii, Mo.. 190167 I.liadiialo ausislaiil. Uiiivoisily ol Aikaiisas. 1967-6U\nliMoi high piiocipal. Indepeiideiw, Mo l'Jt'18-69\ndepiily su|ieiiiileiitoil. Man ..pa,.j. -----------_ halian. ^all.. 11169 75\n'all''?,l\u0026gt;'^'^|' u,e principal's wife as one of tlieii Kaiifias Sialo Univcisily. 197U75 uink . officer. Manhallaii. Kan., U75-7JUiigh sclKKJl piiiicipal. Haiiison. Aik. 1917 79. assistinl suponnlendonl. Tcxoikana. Aik., 11179111\nsiiltoiiiilcndeiil. lexar- kaiia. Aik.. 1991-1)7\nsiipciinleixlenl. n- cliila Falls. 1 oxas, 1987piesenl. Kansas students. . . Thev just took me luider Uieii ' y J -_.i ...... (t.fMii Inn lev JUOl vvvo and nurtured me Iroin the wing nurtuied iroiii me standiioinl of a young principal and Jally helped me gruw.' to focus on another challu ge Heis UY DOUG I'ETERS me oflwo Unahsts lor Uie i.'tut H a ARKANSA.S DtMocRAT-OAZEnE School District lihimHiitem^ WfCIUTA FALLS, TexasLeslie na-'m-baciguie Little Hock job would V. Camine lias spent Ids caieer ex- \" immeconiing of sorts. He re- pectoiggooclUiingstoliappeit his doctorale in When he poslponed graduate r,oni the University of Arkansas at school to stay close lo his dying iravelleville in IIXW- lalor spent mother, he expected his job as a two yeare in Harrison and nine in social studies teacher to prepare Texarkana before moving lo Wicliiui him well for life as a college pro- Falls in 19SJ7. -is //vex-z..** ri.- tldirv I'lim LCl JUL. xJ.' fessor. It did much more. Wlien he left education for two years alter a serioihs iniie.s.s, he 'Alter a one-year crash course in  nrincipalship, Camine and Ins wile  philosophy\n\"My goal as a pioles- imiejicndence and went lo Man- Xnal educaloi is lo Help W realize its dreams lor its cliiklien ,. m lust 10 suivivo. bill to le,ad a veiy salisty- Iiij.veiypn^utlivo'ife-------- worked as an aujunci iiiuie.\u0026gt;.-.v. ... \"i UliIlk 1 was kind ol a typical boy stato University, leaching at at Unit time, and Uierc wasn't a lot ol eyeing class a semester, pre.ssure from Uie slandpoinl ol hav- y,,,i pme, the Camm-'s ing really goml grades,\" he bail two children, Wendy \"i }''\n\" ' \"1 guess 1 was one ol Uiose people ,^(1, now are married. Ihad.MwUl who wits just sliding by, and one oliny meilical school in Oklahoma . leachem rcall.v hxik me aside and said, ^,. wendy, '211, holds a nias- 'You luiow, you really have a lot iiioic j(,gree in educalioti. 10 a P,'''',\"'''.'mi7,',,\n,,:i, i|, rep- ' promise Uianwhatyou'rcs iownig , jg-jj carnine fell severely ill ounorlunlly, Uie Little HOCK JOO lep i ........ ........i,.i resents a project with too much pm , UU U IIVIIIVVV... -o ceived his doclorale ui education cx- See CARNINE, Page 17A 'man who sees chaUenue as tenlial to resist. '1 don libink you can go inlo l.ib . lie Hock today and not leel like Is L going to be a five- to seven-yeai pl.in, he said.\" It's going to hike Uiat kiiI of  lime mid nurturing lu create i italiy .} posilive situation.  -^KlitVhaVK true, 1 would lialelo lliiiik about going there loi jnst ,i (on pie of years. 1 don't tinnk that would a con- bnUan. Kan 'I'liero Cinnine sereod as depubv siiiiei inlendent I'roni llKiin.i. Ho also worked as an adjunct prolcssoi at bel'aiitnUiecily.' iHejba!san,ld.,ea,nbtn^ jor project of a careel r that so far has spanned veal'S  and started bj' jmise ui.u............-------------.1 \" In 1975. Carnine ni .Suddenly. Camine had a luentoi, ccepbalilis, an inllanuiialion ol  andavision. . hie brain. He spent weeks at Uie Ulil- \"I was going lo gel a ih.D. in hislo- n| i\u0026lt;nns\nts Medical I enler be- ly and leach college. Ihals where illness faded, leaving hull  was headed.\" . . ileafinhislellc.-u'. lie kept Uial vision all the w.iy ...rdmtimc.lwasalinostdcviLshit- 1 threugli higli school - through liisse- . .. ..pni i.nier on. 1 siiw nior class jiresidency, debate chain- .i|p,(|i,r.benefiLs,fi'onllhesbmdiionil pioiiships and track medals. m l,,kingatlifc a lotdilferently. He kept it all lliroligli Ins uiidei-  AHei' liis illness. Carnine loiik a graduate years al Buena Visla tol- edticalion. A friend ap lege in his hutneluwn. Ihrough his j,\n|,ribiniwiUianollertoworkal - time in student governinenl and Ins I siresslul envi- term as fralennty president t.aniiiic acceiilcd. He stayed focused on his goal. two veal's, gaining hands-on expeiT By his senior year. Ihe pltccs imUiolighl would help Hi^Xg^inemor.ahd adviser. Him when he relumed to ediicaUon. and a vision. dial way .1. i.i-.i. __ihi'diioli hisse- dealin hislelteai-. au tn uivuvih ,. ol Uxildnitatlilealotddlereiitl . ' Aller his illiios.s. I ainnie lo break liom siK noin vuuv''*- '  , lUcliL'il himwiUi an ollerto woikat i m^SaiaS/llw l^Je in noH^ .vho w S of SiX^ d\n^\niL and :n,entatBuenaVisla,hel(^i^mne younger broUicr. i.i.,iiiie Ills faUier,lx-sler. winked .I nosl oUice\nhis nioUier, I hyllis. w.is .i iiomeiiiaker who workeil paid lune in rKing store. Family trips weie ' rare and modest- usually across the border to Minnesohi. .-hv ISiil recreation was always n ..u A ^as a ' \u0026gt;|*v.** i.r***T  arnince u joh and sciiolarships al the Univei-sily of Iowa, 'fhere he starlet work on his maslcr s deuree Uic next fall. . a diagnosed of many glacier ' i Storm Hike, one glac Cl lakes Uiat dot Uicaiea. t he Caimiics , lived only about l'/\u0026lt; Woo^'^V nine's faUier, now ill Ins tills, stii lives ' in Uie laniily's while, two sloiylraiiie house. lam- il^die didn't have long to live. C.n- witli cancer miles li-oiii home. \"I biuiihlllicre on nnilvenllyenjnynl ,'''Srewingup.cariiinedidii't^^ it\n'S \"1 maUy l-i  , give much thought to schm.. U. s c i ,, m eat mtpcni'iw . wcresiiiiplysoiiieUiingtugetUiH uUi (s,mines inolhei .J'J. - prerequisites For sports, which e y,e advice ol '\u0026gt; 'j in i loved. \"If if was a ball, 1 played iL Havekicklogelhisniastc . 1 . , I l  inior biell hislo- sbUlg. Il was not until a juino high nisui ' IV leather stepped in to oiler encoui - ageinent Uiat Camine's dedication to his studies began to match Ins cnUiu- siasni for aUileUcs. said. Hwas ^!SStohmtmSSS^Uier Si^''Sh3siXhsi' in reading and gilled education. ......, m SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1997  'line ycare after leaving Fayetlc- Caniine's faiiiily irtunietl to Ar- -sas. They moved to Harrison. re Gamine worked as a high \u0026gt;ol principal. Harrison was a .'ice for Gamine to return to his iove. teaching, if only in a limited . He taiiglit sunmicr classes in ad- ?n to his duties as principal.\n1979. Gamine and his family ed to Te.xarkana, where tliey\nt die ne.xt eiglit years. Wendy .'ualed from higti school tliere. '-tie Gamines go hack tliere occa- ally to visit old friends. lie family moved to Wichita Falls S7 and has been tliere since. die first several years of Gar- s tenure as superintendent of Wichita Falls Independent ol District, he worked widi .1 members and members of die munity to develop a strategic to raise student achievement jvver the drop-out rate. of magnet schools, earning praise from teachers and boaixi members. \"It really could have evolved into a very divisive tiling. said Shelby- Patrick last year's president of the Wichita Falls Glassroom Teachers /Association. \"Sometlung like Hint can tear a conununity- apart if you don't contain if sonal strengtii. \"In large districts, you depend on an awful lot of people to get the job done. In fact if you try- to do the job by- yourself, you're going to run into some problems.\" he said. His job, he said, is to keep things organized and make sure the dis- nomenal.\" Wien he isn't running die schoc. system. Gamine is active in the Pres by-terian church and sometimes Ln dulges odier passions  running ar.c art collecting -though Gamine has stayed in .\n-La Falls letter than he original- -umed. staying has allowed him tch programs he set up start to avidends.  took us a couple years to really ..e strategic plan in place.\" he \"Ever since then, it's been a \" climb upward in student vement across die board.\"\nhts and crime have dropped 3 same time, he said. About ears ago. the district began a -tolerance' program to keep \"oblems of violence and drug .'.at were spreading from Dal- :rt Worth out of Wichita Falls IS. .-e recently. Gamine helped die ?: resolve a 27-year-old desegre- . lawsuit by developing a system trict's efforts are focused on goals But even those who appreciate that will help students. Gamine's effectiveness don't always agree vrith his style. In a board meeting last Monday, the navy-suited Gamine sat quietly \"I think there's been some dis- while president David Flack ran the agreement on some issues and some meeting. Gontent to listen, he waited of his management style, but Les has to speak until board members asked Gamine and his wife have a collection of prints tliey started more tha.-. 30 years ago. Several of them, inducing the fust of the collection, a museum-quality- woodcut called River Sunset hang in his ofBce. Above the cre- denza where his laptop computer sits hvo watercolors adorn the wall. During their time in Manhattan. been successful.\" said Kerry-.Maroney, his opinion. The meeting went Kan., die Gamines met painter one of three school board members smoothly and ended with Gamine Thomas Hart Benton through mututo who voted against e.xlendmg Gar- giving a report on the progress of the friends in the Kansas State an de- nine's three-year contract this year. One problem, he said, is ftat Gar- nine doesn't always share his ideas with the board as early- as some members would like. Maroney- was quick to stress that his vote was not against Gamine's performance, but against the busi- districts strategic plan. Even so. he knows not every-one in the community- agrees with his eagerness to delegate. \"Some people would say I have too many- committees, and I w-ork partmenL They spent time with Benton at his home tn Kansas Gity. Gamine used to dabble in watercci- ors himself but hasn't for many years. And the athlete in him is stiH tr--- ing to get out and find new chai- with too many- thin^ that way, Gar- lenges, nearly- 40 years after he won a nine said. 'But I think over the long state track medal in the quarter-mile, ness practice of constantly rolling haul its been very successful. I've  Icu- over contracts. But Maroney was on planted a lot of seeds.\" the losing side of a 4-3 vote to e.vtend the contract Every- year. Maroney said. Gar- Gamine. 6 feet tall and fit with gray hair thinning on top and round, dark-rimmed glasses, smiled as he Gamine is a runner. .A. marathoner. in fact He started running regularly- after his illness. It helped him recover, he said, and now- helps him w-ard off the nine's three-year contract would be explained his team-oriented philoso- stresses of the vvorkdav and kee'- extended by one year, so after 10 phy and what he calls \"the power of him in shape. ' ' years as superintendent Gamine still doubling. Sometimes. Gamine wor.de.n has three years left. He told of speakmg to a group re- what his life would be like now if r e \"I don't alway-s agree with Les. but cendy, asking, \"if I offe'red you SI mil- had gone on to the University- of Iowa to become a history- professor all those years ago. But that curiosi?.- is by no means regret speaking re\" alw-ay-cently, offered he's a smart man. He's a man of vision, lion right now. or told you I'd pay you and he's always about nvo years ahead ' . in his thinking Maroney said. \"You've got to hustle to stay up with him.\" Maroney and other board mem- a penny' today and double it everyday for the ne.xtSl days, which would you take? \"It was a pretty- large group, and bers and administrators attest to Gar- several people said they'd take'the Si nine's skills as a delegator. Finding million.' he said. skilled people and letting them do . . _ But they w-ould have passed up a eir jobs without interference is payoff of mo re than SIO.000.000. \"I feel blessed. I happened to luck into a profession that seriousiy is about as challenging and demanding as any-thing. \"If you want to be on the front something Gamine considers a per- burner in life, this is a great place to \"The pow-er of doubling is phe- be.MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1997__ LR schools get Texan for top job UA grad calls post positive challenge BY CYNTHIA HOWELL .ARK.ANS.AS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE Camine  Continued from Page 1A scores, which is something we all have been real concerned about, and with leading a community out of a desegregation suit. Riggs said. districts intention to pay a salaiy of about $115,000 to oveisee a district of 25,000 students and he anticipated no difficulties in reaching a final settlement. He currently earns about $105,000 in a district of 15,750. The board does not intend to offer any kind of bonus to Camine if We were all impressed with the he stays a certain number of years, things he has done with his commu- nor does it intend to offer bonuses nity in Wichita Falls and tlie length for the accomplishment of specific of time he stayed there. Prior to the board's 6 p.m. meeting Sunday, T. Kenneth James, sugoals. Such provisions were includ- -m, T ---I r, ,  perintendent of the Batesville The Little Rock School Board School District and the other final- voted unanimously Sunday to offer jst for the Little Rock job, withdrew Leslie V. Car- his name. line of Wichita Ba knowledge and I plan to seek his counsel often, Camine said. He will be part of the team. An actual starting date for Car\nnine is yet to be deteraiined. All of our candidates said they would not leave their old school districts in a lurch, Riggs said, I an-. ticipate Dr, Camine will want to. work for the next 60 days, maybe longer, maybe shorter, until his board is comfortable tliat tliey have a process in a place to replace him.'', Riggs said he doesn't expect Car- nine to make immediate changes in- tlie district. One of the things Dr. Camine, said is that you listen to the community and you adopt the rtsion that the community wants, which tells us that he is not bringing his own agenda here, but that he is going to carry out the agenda tliat people in Little Rock have, Riggs said. We are not looking for the white knight to come in and save us.l Riggs said. Really,'it is the community tliat must decide to save itself- Education is not in disarray in Little Rock but we do need stable leader-- ship. When you have stable leadership, you can count on things getting done and that is what we are expecting with Dr, Camine,\" The Wichita Falls district has been involved in a desegregation lawsuit since 1969 but expects to be- released from federal court supervision by 2000, The districL 64 percent white, is using ma^et schools to aid in its desegregation and has been successful in getting federal funding for those schools, which Little Rock district has not gotten in recent- years. Wichita Falls is on the verge of reaching unitary status, and we hope we aren't too far behind. Riggs said. We need one final push to get us there and particularly somebody with his kind of experience in raising test scores and closing disparity gaps will do us a great deal of good. Like Little Rock, the Wichita Falls district does employ some private companies, including Laidlaw Transit Inc., to operate some of its departments. Unlike Little Rock, Wichita Falls teachers do not have a collective bargaining agreemenL Camine is president of the Urban Superintendents Association of America. He and his wife, Linda, who is also an educator, have two grown children. Wichita Falls is on the verge of reaching unitary status, and we hope we aren't too far behind. We need one final push to It was our decision, after count- -Texas, less hours of thoughL to stay in me job of super- Batesville, James said Sunday in intendent in Ar- an interview. It was a family deci- kansas' largest sion. This is best for the entire fam- get US there and \"'tSj t. iiy. I don't regret the decision, but it The selec- was a hard one to make, Falls, school district. _, ................. particularly soiii ebody tion was made The Little Rockboard met for an with hi^ kind nf easier when the hour and 15 minutes in private be- . ? fore opening the meeting and voting experience ill raising test for the job with- to make the offer. Board member r ., L'y IS name pat Gee made the motion to offer . ro consideration before Sunday Camine the contract and Sue ni^,. s board meeting. Strickland seconded iL Gee and - - - -  nf ^s home Sunday Strickland went to Wichita Falls a great deal of gOOd. night. CariMe said he hadnot spo- last week to survey residents about . _  c . , ken dmectly to any of the Little Gamine's work in his districL Little Rock School Rock board members, but he was aware of the board's 7-0 decision and he intended to accept the offer. Im looking forward to it. said Camine. who has been superintendent of schools in Wichita Falls since 1987. I look at this as an extremely positive challenge. I am coming to a school district that has i tremendous potential. The Arkansas job represents a homecoming for Camine, 55, a self-proclaimed Razorback fan who earned his doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. An Iowa native, he worked in both the Harrison and Texarkana, Ark., school districts before moving to Texas 10 years ago. He was superintendent of the Texarkana district for six years. Little Rock School Board President John Riggs IV said Camine succeeded in dealing with challenges similar to those in the Little 1 Rock districL  Leslie Camine finalist He's got experience raising test See CARN I NE, Page 3A scores and closing disparity gaps will do us I'm ecstatic, Strickland said Board President John Riggs later. I just think he 11 be a fine su- T', perintendent. Im impressed with the way he does business. Hes a thoughtful, careful planner, she said, also calling him humble but a recognized visionary in the community. Board member Larry Berkley said he was impressed with the way Camine works with his staff and community, and with the develoi\u0026gt; ment of a technology program in Wichita Falls. Every classroom in the district has Internet access, which isnt available yet in most Little Rock schools. Im very interested in technology and he's done some fantastic things with technology there, Berkley said. Rig^ said the board and Car- nine will spend the next few days working out the fine details of ed in the contracts of previous district superintendents but were not successful in keeping the superintendents in the districL Riggs said. The board decision on Camine culminated a search process that began in March, when Don Roberts, interim superintendent of the district since August 1996. announced that he wanted to retire by the end of 1997. Roberts, 62. has said he is willing to continue to serve as superintendent while the new person familiarizes himself with the city. Riggs said Sunday that Roberts may work until early winter but tlie decision on his actual length of service will really be made by him and Camine. Camine and Roberts have been acquainted since the late 1960s ! what will be Gamines three-year i contract Board members explained tlirough the graduate program at the the parameters of the contract earli- University of Arkansas. Camine said ! er this month to all the finalists and Sunday that Roberts' continued in- 1 Riggs said he did not anticipate any volvement in the district was key to problems in the final negotiations. Camine said he was aware of the his-interest in coming to the districL I have a high regard for hisArkansas Democrat ''^(Gazette  TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1997  Superintendent contract talks start at $115,000 ' BY CYNTH lA I lOWELL ARKANSAS OKMfX RAI-OAZhl IS i. A day after the Little Rock School Board voted to offer Leslie Gamine the job of district superintendent, contract negotiations began. ' Little Rock School Board President John Riggs IV said Monday that he sent Gamine a copy of a proposed district contract that includes an annual salary of $115,000 f6r 260 days of work. YRi^s said he doubts contract negotiations will be completed by Thursday, when the school board will hold its next regular monthly ineeting. He anticipates reaching a settlement within two weeks and said that board members may invite Gar- nine to attend the meeting at which they formally approve his contract. Gamine, 55, has been superintendent of the 15,759-student Wichita Falls, Texas, school district since 1987.He was superintendent for six years in Texarkana before that. The Little Rock board voted 7-0 Sunday night to offer Gamine the job of overseeing the operation of about 50 schools and 25,000 students. Gamine said later that he saw no reason not to accept the job. A starting date hasnt been de- termined for Gamine, who is expected to complete some projects ill Wichita Falls before beginning work in Little Rock, possibly by September. The Little Rock district is offering him a three-year contract that includes a $10,000 payment to a retirement program of his choice. The draft contract also provides for 10 days of vacation, which will increase by two days on each anniversary of the contract, to a maximum of 20 days a year. The superintendent would get 10 days of personal leave time and 10 days of sick leave per year. He would be required to tell the school board each month the basis for the number of vacation and leave days taken the previous month. Other terms of the proposed contract call for paying Gamines moving expenses and providing him with up to $1,000 a month for six months to offset the costs of moving. The contract obligates the district to pay the superintendent's membership fees for two professional organizations and one seiwice organization. The superintendent will also be:  Reimbursed for expenses incurred while promoting the district and perfomiing his duties.  Supplied with a district car for personal and professional use.  Entitled to seive on paid boards.Arkansas Democrat ^(jwcUe  TUESDAY, JUNE 24. 1997  EDITORIALS W\" w!s5ae 1 Old hand, new hope Welcome, Dr. Coniine ,t^OR a. new school superinten- F1-4 deni taking on the biggest school JL. district and educational challenge in tlie state, Leslie Gamine is an old hand. After all, hes been presiding over a plan to get Uie Wichita Falls, Texas, schools out of court by the end of tlic centurytliis century, that is. More impoilant, he has been educating Uie next generation. (We may all tend to forget Uiat litUc deUiil, wrapped up as we are in court oixlers and technological innovations and generally fussin and feudin.) Now, once again, Ure people of Little Rock can feel hopeful Uiat a new ^superintendent will lead Uie way to a new era that restores some of the shine of Uie old, when a public education was more Uian a gateway to success. It was an education. For a lot ,of students in Little Rocks schools, lest we forget, it still is. But for all too many of Arkansas young people, public education has been reduced to a lick and a promise and a diploma. (See some of Uie latest statewide test scores.) Without decent public schools, opportunity becomes just a bitter joke. Ilappily. Uic Natural State is still the Land of Opjioilunitybut for not nearly enough of our kids. Various of Little Rocks public schools continue to surprise Uie cynics by leading Uie state in quality. But too often Uie American dream is denied. And Uie tax-paying publics sad experiences wiUi a rapid succession of short-time superintendents has not brought Uie dream any closer. Suffice it to say Uiat not all of Little Rock's recent superintendentsthey tend to blur into one indistinguishable mass of upwardly mobile mediocrityhave been as successful and salutaiy as Don Roberts. lie may be a temp, but he has given Uiis district a new steadiness and a new confidence. Leslie Gamine seems just Uie riglit man for Uie job, in large pait because he seems so much like Don Roberts. The newest school superintendent is new superintendent ui a long and uneven line to Get Vs Out of Court, or Save Our Schools, or Unite Usor in some oUier way bring Uie milleniiiuni wiUi him in his briefcase. Slowly, painfully, it may finally have dawned Uiat education is not a one-man or one-woman or one-superintendent job. It hikes a family, a community, a whole school system. Ilappily, Ulis school system has considerable slrenf^hs as well as Uie all-too- fainiliai strains. A recent series in Uie Demoend-Gazette spoUi^iled some of Uie best schools in tlic district And Uie heated debate over wheUier we had slighted oUiei-s is a good sign Uiat school spirit is not just alive and well in Little Rock, but Uiriving. The whole district could be on Uie vei-gc of flowering, given Uie efforts of Leslie Camino and thousands of oUi-cr folks. AS EVERY gardener knows, there is no magic road to (hiitioii. Hie haivest takes a lot of seeding and weeding, hard work and tender loving care. Yes, all tlic technical aids helpsometimes. But sometimes tliey just distract. Most of all, education takes patience\nit takes sustained attention. 'rime is tlie stuff education is made of, and so much of it has been lost. But witli a new superintendent to keep Uie funws sti-aigliV Uie districts friends and suppoiters, its critics and ! fans, Little Rocks business conununity also a veteran of tliis teiTibly inipor-and neighborhood associationsindeed, all of usmay finally have learned to keep our hands on Uie plow. They say it helps to pick out a distant point on Uie horizon and head for it One such goal, not so far off for better schools everywhere, is mentioned in that fine, plain-spoken report on Little Rock's schools put out by UALR: It cannot be said often enough or loudly enough that the main goal of any pidflic school distJTCt must be sludetit achieoemeni. Thal reminder ought to be en-tantganie, cliallenge, opportunily, and graved .somewhere, like over district pain in the neck. School adminislra- headquarters, or behind every new tion is like Uiat its so easy to get supciinlendents desk. Maybe it would bogged down in Uie details and forget help, when distracted by Uie usual ht-that administration also involves igation and frustration and iiegolia-leadership. Just surviving Uie selec- Uon. to lift our eyes and remember Uon process is someUiing of an what schools are about They are not about lawsuits and counter-suits, fads I .achievement for a new school super- - ------------------------- intendent Now comes Uie delicate and counter-fads, but Uie shaping ol transiUon and later what all hope will individual minds, of strong character, be Uie long, long haul. of competent citizens. Student by Arkansas wont be new tenitory for student by student Dr. Gamine. At 56, hes already worked So welcome. Dr. Caniine. Now on in Uie Hairison and Texaikana school to work. Laboi- mnuiavined. And when districts\nhe was Tfexai'kanas school su- Latin is restored to its rightful place perintendent for six years. LitUe Rock in Uie curriculum in Uie public should be a homecoming\nUie welcome schools, and is no longer Uie trade se-mat is certainly out cret of an elite few, all graduates of By now folks in Little Rock must LitUe Rocks public schools will know have learned not to look to Uie next Uiat Lalxn' Conquers All. I 1 Arkansas Democrat (Ciizcllc  FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1997  Contract signing puts Texan at schools helm BY SUSAN ROTH ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE have found anyone better. Im pleased to be here. I feel ARKANSAS i -----T?  For the 10th time in.M^ears real goo^l about it, said. the Little Rock School District has Carnine  Continued from Page 1B complimenting the board on the efficient interview and selection process. He spent the day in toe new superintendent day evening to offer a^eear ^wSS o7 August, Car- sas'\ns'ci5.o3 SxtXl distriS\"\"*'  Board ot his intent to retire Aug, Gamine and each board member signed toe contract which oni- cially hires him Aug. 1. Gamine a district administrators and local media representatives. 3L J * He said toe board s president approved toe date, but didn t want sole remaining candidate him so work to do to ensure that school starts smoothly in Wichita Falls in mid-August He said he plans to be on toe job in Little Rock by mid- See CARNINE, Page 10B was the ----------- for toe job June 22 after two final- ists withdrew. , Im ecstatic with what we goL Board President John Riggs TV said. If we had our pick of anyone in the world, I doubt we could LR School Board OKs pre-budget for 98-99 September. . To ensure a smooth transition in Little Rock, the School Board voted unanimously to extend interim Superintendent Don Roberts contract ... .1 ---J 4.V.ZX l-fnhPrT\u0026lt;\nSSrend of the year. Roberts I contracL for the same annual salary ' of $115,000, would have e.xpiredAug. . _ k 'I'Kt 17*C 31. Roberts was out of town Thi^ day, but board members smd he d agreed to stay on to help Gamine The Little Rock School Board approved a tentative $139.5 million budget Thursday for toe 1998-99 fiscal year. , To support toe budget, toe board proposed a school tax rate of 41.4 mills  2 mills below A mill is one-tenth of 1 cent \u0026lt;\nThe proposed budget represents a 3.6 percent incre^e over the 1996-97 budget of about $134.7 million. It would be a 1.5 percent increase over the proposed budget for 1997-98, which is $137.4 million. State law requires school districts to make the proposed budget and supporting tax rate pub- last years rate. Mark Milhollen, toe districts manager of financial services, said S'jSel\" rSSS'ua'l. iS'to My'it the previous year. tak6 over ' leaves, probably in Novemter. Ri^ ^Roberts, 62, told the board in Klarchthathewantedtpretotor^ district through court hearings on the 13-year-old desegregation case re- tirement by the end of the year but would remain on the job while his successor became familiar with the I I I ! i fessional school association and one service organization of his choice. Hell receive $650 per month for car expenses. . ,  , For his move to Little Roclq the district will pay $1,000 a month for Gamines first six monto plus moving expenses up to $5,000. Until he Riggs said the district has enoi^ money to pay both men becai^e Dr. Roberts has been extremely ^al. The board felt strongly that we  I l^ve a ^^mofhis^^ce^^^additio^a $lte.,^_^.in Roberts to stay and even asked Roberts wife to let him stay longer the job full-time,.he^l be L Hnfpl STlfi ' Dr city rr According to his contracL Car- ninp^ salary covers ^0 work days . . . tion days and 15 personal leave days assumes JOD luu-ume, uc u mc paid $460 a day plus travel, hotel ana The district will also pay Car- nines membership fees in three pro- dents.8 ARKANSAS TIMES * JULY 11,1997 \u0026lt;: a B.-   I ri\" .\nI  JllLLL\" I I I I Phone\n501-375-2985 \u0026lt; Fax: 501-375-3623  Aihansas Times Onllne^ome page\nhttp\n//www.artdlmes.com  E-mail\narktlmesSarktlmes.com New LR school chief sets some goals Les Camine says specifics await more study. BY JAN COTTINGHAM I H e wont lake over as Lillie Rocks new school superintendent until September, and hes cautious about 1 J I I j 8 j I ) 1\n! J t 1 discussing his plans for die district, but Les Carnine has some aims in mind. The first goal is to get acquainted with die community, said Camine, who will be leaving as school superintendent in Wichita Falls, Texas, to come to Arkansas. Tlie second goal is what can we do to increase student achievement. Tlie third goal is getting the community back into the educational syslem. Tliat diird goal would be true whedier 1 was in Wichita Falls or in Lillie Rock, Carnine said. 1 diinkdiat for loo long weve just allowed things to happen. Camine, in a telephone interview this week with the Times, look care to stress dial he needed to learn more about the problems of the Lilde Rock district before prescribing soludons to them. In interviewing for the Lillie Rock job, Carnine said, he told school board members that he would seek to develop community pardcipadon, but that ultimately die emphasis has got to be on die children. Carnine said that he hadnt yet reached agreement with the board on his employment contract, though they were close. And he hasnt yet had time lo hunt for ahouse. He was scheduled to be in Lilde Reckon Thursday lo allend the school boards monthly agenda mcedng. The Lilde Rock School Board voted June 22 to offer Camine die superinlendency. The odierfinalist for the job, Kenneth James, superintendent of die Batesville School District, had wididrawn his name from consideration before the boards vote. Camine, 55, will replace Don Roberts, who became interim superintendent in August 1996 after Superintendent Henry Williams left Litde Rock for the Kansas City, Mo., school district. In an earlier interview, Camine noted that he had planned lo interview more ihan three years ago for die Lilde Rocksuperinlendcnls position, die job dial Williams eventually look in October 1993. Camine had plane dckels lo Little Rock but relumed them. Speaking to die Times diis week, Camine listed several reasons for deciding against pursuing the Lilde Rock job earlier. First, he said, it wasnt the right dme to leave Wichita Falls, dial die district was jusl entering die phase of our work with the courts seeking to end its 27-year-old desegrcgalion case. Second, after talking with people in Lillie Rock about the Carnine school system, he got a sense of a lack of com- milmenl to die schools. And finally, Ive always put my family first, and a move then wasnt die right diing for them. Carnine has been superintendent in Wichita Falls since 1987. Tlial school district has an enrollment of 15,750 and an annual budget of $89 million. Tlie Little Rock district, die slates largest, has an enrollment of 25,000 students and a budget of $158 million. Camine earned his doctorale from die University of Arkansas al Fayelleville in 1969. He also worked as a high school principal in Harrison and as assistant superintendent and then superintendent in Texarkana, where he served until 1987. In applying for the Lillie Rockjob, Camine cited an improvement in student achievement test scores during his tenure in Wichita Falls and Texarkana. How would he seek to bring about a similar result in Little Rock? Tlie first thing you have lo do is get a tremendous amount of data to look at and lo WiKS looking at a road atlas, I noticed tliat some parts of Arkansas are on tlie eastern side of the Mississippi River, and parts of Mississippi are over here. I understand that the river has changed its course many times since the boundaries were drawn, but do the two states really AsklfuTuneswelcoitiestjuestioruoTiArkaruaslopics, includingcomplaintsaboulmallen of general inieresl. Sendthembyfaxto375-3623:e-mailalarkiimes@ark{imes. coin\norniail toPO Dox 34010, LitlleRock72203. analyze dial, Camine said. And dien do whatever you need lo do to make die focus instruction. Camine also was asked about several coiitenlious education issues. Tlie role of religion in public schools? Camine said he supported strong character education programs in die schools. He thinks such education has been a part of schools all along (Teachers have really done a great deal of modeling behavior) but that such programs could be more structured. I ihink there are things lb at we can agree on I with churches J when it conies lo character educationhonesty, for example, he said. 1 hope we have a very, very strong relationship with die religious community in Little Rock. Tlie role of programs for gifted and talented students in public schools? It would be a tragedy if we didnt provide gifted and talented students with a proper education, Carnine said, adding that his wife, Linda Jo, is an educator who has worked in gifted and talented programs. Al die same time weve got a lot of kids in the middle. We need lo have a strong educational program that looks at each individual. About charter schools, die slate program dial waives certain stale education requirements for schools with innovative leaching methods? Camine noted dial Texas has ils own charter school initiative, and we may futuristically look at what do we want to do in that same way in Lillie Rock. recognize these patches of land as belonging to tlie other? Tre Baker Yes. Arkansas collects taxes and enforces Arkiuisas laws in lliose patches of its lerrilory liiat arc on tlie Mississippi side of die river, and Mississippi does likewise. Last year, a group in Lee County proposed to build a casino on land dial belongs to Mississippi, but is on die west side of die river, but die Mississippi Gaming Commission declined to license die proposed casino. MONDAY, JULY 14, 1997 I.* A I laal*  ' * hU School chief   Continued from Page 1A sees LR job I think most of my colleagues \"would say I use the style tliat fits the situation, Gamine said. as long-term three-year contract effective Aug. 1 for a $115,000 annual salary plus benefits. He said he expects to be in Little Rock by mid-September. Interim ______ Superintendent Don Roberts will stay until the end of BY SUSAN ROTH ARK.ANSAS DEMOCRAT-G.AZETTE Leslie Gamine, new Little Rock School District superintendent, is preparing for the long haul. The haul will not be his im- pending move from Wichita Falls, the year to smooth the transition and guide the district through court hearings on the 13-year-old desegregation case this fall. There are no quick fixes, Car- nine warned, refusing to offer a time frame for his goals or make , , .  promises about when district pa- Texas, where he has been supenn- expect changes. tendent for 10 years, but the - , ,, People always wonder how lengthy process of learning Uie things will happen. The first strengths and weaknesses of the ygaj-, I will just take a hard look at Little Rock district, and seeing everjlhing. 'That doesnt mean we what he can do here. He assumes wont work fast on the things that that important accomplishments need to be done quickly. But Im will take awhile, and he intends to not here to sell any kind of snake be here to nurture them. oil. 'There are no elixirs in my In Wichita Falls, Gamine has bag. been credited with rising scores a marathon runner who always on standardized tests, fewer finishes the race, he measures his dropouts and less crime in the words. His thoughtful, deliberate schools, as well as leading the dis- manner conveys a stability that he trict out of a desegregation law- means to impart to the districL suit. knowing stable leadership is a Ive come in and stayed concern in a district that has had Sometimes I will make decisions when they need to be made. Other times, I get a lot of people involved in the process. One of his first priorities will be getting to know the teachers and administrators in each of the schools  another project he expects to take about a year. He said he likes to spend time in the schools and be accessible to staff. Gamine attributes his success to the fact that under his leadership, school districts have focused on childrens basic educational heeds instead of embracing every trendy new program touted on the school circuit He said he considers himself a Jbiue-collar type who advocates hard work, perspiration and data analysis and, especially, a cooperative effort with parents and community. i In his first year on the job. Gar- nine said he plans to request a tremendous amount of data in all areas to start to get a picture of the district He compared the school district with a pointillist painting composed of a million dots of col-  places, Gamine said Thursday in 16 leaders in the last 14 years, his first interview as superinten- I have to get the sense out dent sitting in white shirt and red there that theres stability here, an suspenders at a table in what will expectation that you can depend be his office. Im not going to be on the organization, he said. here two or three years. Im com- People have a tremendous ca- ing in to look at this situation for a pacity to be creative. With stabili- long-term basis. ty, but even without resources. Gamine on TTiursday signed a they know they can try something \u0026lt; See CARNINE, Page 5A and they will be appreciated and supported. Without stability, people dont do that, and you dont get the growth you might have gotten. He said he considers good communication a necessity among district staff and termed his management style pretty low-key and very pragmatic. or. In the data, he will look for un- ! usual characteristics, and for parts that may be missing from the picture.  Everything you have in the district has to support student achievement  physical facilities, programs, discipline, personnel, he said. Once the picture comes into focus, Gamine said he plans to set benchmarks based on staff and community goals, as well as his personal beliefs about where the district ought to be. For help in that process, he said he also plans to use a national educational data service to look beyond Arkansas borders for districts comparable to Little Rock that appear to be achieving maximum results. You want to see the best prod- ucL and use that as a model. Gar- nine said. Meanwhile, he is getting acquainted with the city of Little Rock and house hunting. Gamine said he did not yet know which neighborhood he preferred for his new home. The only thing I can say safely is that it will be in the Little Rock School District Arkansas Democrat T^^azclk  Ji^yRSD^^WLY 31/1997  , Old job giving superintendent $80,000 in leave pay :fn LR schools, unused benefits wont accumulate to levels allowed in Texas system ::: by gynthia howell '  ARKANSAS UCMOCRA r-GAZK 1 IC\nLittle Rocks incoming school su- perintendent, Leslie Gamine, will ^apparently leave his job in the Wi- '.qhita Falls, Texas, school system mext month with about $80,000 to be paid him for unused sick leave and\nvacation time.   Dr. David Flack, president of the Wichita Falls School Board, said Lesfie Carnine sick leave when he started tire job, tlien awarded another 12 Falls School Board was on the board when Gamine was hired. Flack said he expects the board to fulfill its legal obligation to Gamine the superintendent will not be re- imbursed for unused personal leave when his contract is terminated. As for vacation. Gamine will get 15 days of sick leave without any challenge. days his first year, 17 days the second Gamine wont be able to collect year, 19 tlie tliird year mid M days  ' each year thereafter. Five of those while working in Little Rock. days iiiust be taken each year during The contract he signed earlier UiedisbictsCliristnias vacation. each year of his employment. Flack was un- sure Wednesday of the exact number of unused Qie payment stems from contract provisions that date back 10 years to ---------------------- when Gamine was first employed cumulated. The superintendent had the potential to collect as many as by the Texas system. According to the contract terms, Qamine was credited with 89 days of sick leave days in tlie same fashion this month credits him witli 15 days of personal leave for illness or per- sick days and un- ------------------- used vacation days Gamine had ac- days of personal leave for each sub- 209 days in sick leave alone. No one currently on the Wichita UlSU lClb VIUlbUiKO vavauvu. Gamines miused vacation days cmi be carried over from year to sonal business. He will receive 15 year, but tlie number of accmed days caimot exceed the number of vaca- sequent year he is employed. tion days allotted to the superinten- The days will accumulate from dent in tlie current year. When Gar- year to year if not used, to a maxi- nine leaves Uie district, he will be mum of 20 days. The contract says paid for his miused vacation days.Arkansas Democrat ^d^azcltCj  THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1997 Gamine takes helm of LR district BY CYNTHIA HOWELL ARKANSAS DEMOCRAr-OA/rriF. Les Camine officially became superintendent of the Little Rock School District'this week. He replaces Don Roberts, who served a little more than a year as interim superintendent of the states largest school district. One of Camilles first tasks will be meeting with the districts School Board on Friday night and search and evaluation, are retir- all day Saturday at Petit Jean Mountain to decide how best to work together to accomplish dent of Wichita Falls. Texas, and school district goals. The meeting agenda includes Little Rock board in June. He be- reviewing the districts five-year strategic plan and recommenda- ber, but Roberts continued to tions for improving the district proposed by eight teams of citizens and employees. The facilitator will be Judith Faust, an instructor in the School of Social Work at the University of talked with principals and teach- Arkansas at Little Rock. One of the most important things we can do is make sure that communication is strong and very' open between the board and the who came out of retirement tem- superintendent, Camine said Wednesday. The discussions this weekend also will influence how Camine organizes his staff. He is drafting Judge Susan Webber Wright to ap- an organizational plan and e.x- pecLs to begin filling positions in January. Several administrative positions have been vacant for more than a year, including chief officers for business and desegregation. Also, Margaret Gremillion. an assistant superintendent for ele- mentai-y education, and Ed .lack- son, the director of planning, reing. Camine  former superinten- Texarkana. Ark. - was hired by the gan working here in mid-Sepleni- serve as the distiicts chief administrator to give Camine time to acquaint himself with the system. Camine ha,s visited all of the districts almost 50 schools and ers. He is speaking to civic groups and will address the west Little Rock Rotary- Club on Wednesday. Roberts is an Arkansa.s native porarily to head the Little Rock district. He will remain on the payroll through December to lead efforts to persuade U.S. District prove revision.s in the district'.s desegregation and education plan. Wright has set a Dec. 1 court hearing. Judy Magness, president of the seven-member School Board, said the weekend workshop will cost the district per person for lodging and meals.I Arkansas Democrat i\n(lS\u0026gt;\u0026gt;cUc | 4B  MONDAY, JUNE 29. 1998   i EDITORIALS Les Gamines bright idea Chai ter schools in Little Rock D ONT LOOK now, but Les Car- nine has publicly uttered tlie C- word. As in charter schools. And he hasnt yet been forced by Uic usual suspects, whose initials aie Uie teachers unions, to take it back. Shocking. Could Arkansas finally be ready to try someUiing (slihlil) diffeivnl in education? Our fingers, toes, and eyes are crossed. Meanwhile, Uie new superintendent of LitUe Rocks schools has our moral support as he tries lo scrape the rust off the system. He says a charter school or two might be just the tiling to help those students who have fallen behind in class or may not graduate. Its sure worth a try. Nowadays Uie hip phrase for schools that focus on students in trouble is AltemaUve Learning Centers. Some of Uiem might as well be called black holes. Because students go in but dont always come out graduates. Dr. Camine has seen what change can accomplish. He supervised schools in Wichita Falls. Ibxas, before taking over Uie lYoubled Little Rock School Districtwhich really ouglit to be its official name. Over in 'texas, he watched charter schools in practice not just in Uicory, which is the only way Uieyrc now allowed in Arkansas. Tlie way Dr. Camine tells it just Uie presence of charter schools forced Uic 'Iexas legislature to pass laws Uiat eased the morass of rules and regulations strangling public schools. Thal way, charter schools not only provided improvements themselves, but encouraged improvement in oUier schools. An aside\nArkansas and Texas boUi have had charter-school laws on Uic books since 1995, but the Land of Opportunity has been anyUiing but when it comes to real reform in education. Were 0 for 2 on charter scliools. And what exactly are charter schools? Tliey are schools Uiat (a) are supported wiUi public money but (b) operate largely free of most slide and local control, and (c) focus on ac- countability, not bureaucracy, 'teachers and parents lend to have more say over charter schools, the usual bureaucracy less. The biggest attraction of charter schools lies mainly in what they arc not. They are not, to quote 'riiomas Toch writing in U.S. News \u0026amp; Woiid lie- port, at Uie mercy of central-office edicts and teacher-union contracts Given that kind of freedom, teachers can leach wiUiout interference. And a school can have a distinctive philosophy and missionlike an approach to arts or a foreign language or even Uie development of character. In sliort, a charter school can develop some core beliefs to go with Uiat core curriculum. Mr. Tochs detailed stoiy on charter schools in the April 27Ui issue of U.S. News should be required reading for anybody who is concerned about educationwhich ought to cover all of us. He went to dozens of charter schools and found Uiat, when run properly and held accountable, Uicy are free to \"pursue innovation and educational excellence wiUi an enthusiasm sorely lacking in many traditional public schools. Warning: If Uieyre run to make a profit or serve some personal agenda, Uiey can be disasters. Tlionias Tocli saw lots of Uiose, too. Luckily for Little Rock, the capital citys first cxperiiiienl in charter schools would come under Uie watchful eye of a no-nonsense superintendent like Leslie Camine. He plans to put together a group of teachers and staff from within Uie distiict and approach Uie states Board of Education for a chaiter. Hes already reached out lo Uie teachers unions and mcnibcrs of the school board. Ive bilked with various people aboid working in Uiis environment for four or five nionUis,\" he said, 'riicy want to see what Uie school would look like. But if we can put logeUier a sound proposal, I Uiink Uiey'll be supportive. Congratulations, Dr. Camine, for taking the first step toward real reform. It only gets tougher from here, but know Uiat a lot of folks arc behind you. Sure, change is stress, and inertia is tempting, but thats how weve wound up crippling Uie education of kids who, isolated in poor iieigliborlioods, ne^ helping Uie most Eveiy day Uiey fall farUicr and fartlier behind, and Uie system doesnt seem to care. It's time we all did. I 'f MIGHT be too much to ask (he Legislature to do sutiieUnng innovalive and loosen up Uic law that now doesnt so much permit charter schools as put one obsUielc alter an- otlier in tlieir way. Its more a brick wall than an invitation. The way tlie law stands now, a group of teachers with some innovative ideas cant get a charter witliout firet getting tlie expiess okay from tlie states Board of Education, tlie ad- ininistralion of Uic local school disti ict, tlie proper school boai d, and. get Uiis, Uie teachers union. Its ahnost as complicated as getting your car tags used to be. Arkansas never had a Franz Kidkii\nwe had a car-iY^li'alion system instead. Now weve got a charterschool law tliat would make Tlie Castle look like a simple bungalow. Mike Huckabee may have soured on school vouchers, but he still stands behind the charter-school niovemeiiL Word is tliat some of Uie Legislature's more i-easonable DemocraLs arc shirting lo sec the need for a more nexi- blc law tliat would encourage charter schools instead of stifling tliem. Maybe tliis first step from Dr. Car- nine and Uic IVoublcd Lillie Rock School District will help. We all fear Uie unknown. If Uie skepUcs see what a charter school can accomplisli, maybe theyll shirt to come around. Hey, miyUiings possible. Look at what happened lo Uie kafkaesque process we used to go through to get our car tags, ollen on Uie second or Uiird liy. As it stands now, Uic Arkansas law Uial is supposed lo allow for charter schools is in practice a law against Uiem. According to Uie Center for Education Reform, only Mississippi Tliank God for, etc.has a worse law. At last count, 280 charter schools opened last fall, bringing Uie tohil to 780 schools in 16 slates. Charter schools are now leaching more Uian 170,000 children. But in Arkansas, Uierc arc as many charter schools as there are ocean-front views. WiUi our mountain scenery, we dont need an ocean. But we do need better education. We need more innovation. We need more leaders like Les Camine.Arkansas Democrat (Gazelle^  WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 LR school chief gets good grades in review ARKANSAS DEMtX'RAT-GAZEITE The Little Rock School Board completed its evaluation of Superintendent Les Camine in a special closed meeting Tuesday night. The district does not publicly release tlie evaluation's contents, but the hour-long discussion was more positive than negative, board President Judy Magness said. All the board members showed their support for Dr. Car- nine and think he's doing a really good job.\" Magness said. Board member Michael Daugh- erty was absent. Board members met in closed session last week to put together an evaluation of Camine's job per- foraiance. Yearly- evaluations are a standard part of the superintendent's three-year contract. Magness said. Camine was hired into the $115.000-a-year post last summer and assumed the duties in October.Arkansas Democrat 'Ty (Gazelle   MONDAY. FEBRUARY 22, 1999  ( ?  i '' '  -h. School chief rides winds of progress BY CYNTHIA HOWELL ARKANSAS UKMOfRArGAZEITi\nNearly' I'A years after taking over a.s chief executive of the stale's largest school district, Little Kock Superintendent Les Car-nine remains upbeat and energized in a job that Quiekly wore down so many of his predeces- SOl-S. Instead of feeling constrained by the problems and different constituencies typical of an urban school district, the 57-year-old Carnine has thrown himself, his staff, the School Board and the general public into a whirlwind of /  I educational and operational Sonw 18 months into the job, Superintendent Les Carnine is already leaving his mark on the Little Rock School Dis-  IMIIB  Arkansas Deinociat-Gazelte/RENJAMIN KRAIN Irict. He has helped spearhead several new approaches inside the classroom and out. changes, the magnitude of which the district hasnt seen in years. All the efforts are ultimately iiitcnrlcd to improve student achievi-ment, Carnine said recent- See CARNINE, Page 5A Superintendent history\nSuperintendents for the Little Rock i School District from 1978 to the present. 1978-1982 I Paul Masem______ | 1982-1987 Ed Kelly 1987-1989 I George Cannon | ,1989-1992 Ruth Steele 1992-1993 I Cloyde Mac\" Bernd | 1993-1996 r Henry Williams 1996-1997 I Don Roberts* | 1997-pres0nt Les Carnine Roberts was an Interim superintendent lor i t8 months. Others who served as Interim superintendents for shorter periods I Included Ruth Steele (1982). Vance Jones, (1987), George Cannon (1987), and Estelle Matthis (1993). SOURCE: Democrat-Gazette files AiRansas Deniocial-Gazelte 1 ! Carnine  Continued from Page 1A ly, adding that he judges district progress solely in tcmis of student academic gains. I know we talk about facilities and other issues that consume a considerable amount of time, he said. They are really just periphery issues tliat support tlie primary mission of the school. Tlie tme test is how are our kids doing? The districts list of initiatives includes planning for new middle schools, adding ninth grade to the citys high schools, redesigning school attendance zones, establishing and training campus leadeiship teams, setting more rigorous graduation requirements, refining the high school curriculum, implementing a multimillion-dollar National Science Foundation grant, expanding options for alternative education and cooperating in an independent management and financial study. Still other projects in recent months included hiring people into some key but long-vacant central office positions, providing every school with Internet and e-mail access, negotiating a 1998-99 teachers contract renegotiating a contract with Laidlaw Transit Inc. and seeking a multimillion-dollar award from the state over shortfalls in teacher retirement and health insurance benefits. How has Camine, the fifth superintendent in 10 years, managed to get so much going so quickly in Little Rock when others were so stymied? Besides taking advantage of the more relaxed provisions in a desegregation plan approved in April by a federal judge, Camine said he looks for consensus. I enjoy people, and I focus on what we can agree on, he said. I dont try to focus on the negatives. There are some issues in which our perspectives are different, but there are so many things about children that we can agree on. We can be positive about that. Maybe that makes me a little bit different than some. Camine and his wife, Linda, moved to Little Rock from Texas in September 1997 after he was hired by the School Board. The new superintendent eased into the job with help from lon^ime colleague Don Roberts, the districts interim superintendent for almost 18 months. Although he is a native of Storm Lake, Iowa, Camines move to Arkansas was a homecoming. He earned his doctorate in 1969 from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, then worked in Harrison and Texarkana before serving as superintendent in Wichita Falls, Texas, for a decade. The Camines reside on Pebble Beach Drive  the same west Little Rock street where fomier Superintendent Henry Williams lived. T^eir daughter and son are grown and live out of state, as does tlie Camines young grandson. Tlie superintendent typically arrives at work before 8 a.m. On Mondays he has an 8:30 a.m. meeting with his top staff. From there, the meetings and activities vary. He confers monthly with Little Rocks mayor and city manager, and with his own student cabinet And i then there are meetings of Uie ' Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and the board of directors of New Futures for Little Rock Youth. He may drop in on student performers singing in the administration building, appear at a gubernatorial announcement at a school, spend a day at a federal court hearing on desegregation or stop in at the district's Instructional Resource Center to offer his thoughts to committees meeting on subjects ranging from textbook adoptions to graduation requirements. As much as an hour a day is devoted to responding to e-mail messages, he said. He ends most days about 5 p.m., changing into his workout clothes in preparation for a stop at a local fitness center. Evenings may include School Board or PTA meetings. i School holidays and travel time are used to reflect on and refine his I ideas and make sure he is focused on the big picture, he said. The only blip in Camine's routine occurred last summer. Some blood clots in his li^ put jajj adding that he has been ^m in the hospital for a few days in pleased with the broad-based com- Itihr onH f attinArom Hr /^iit nnm. * ..... . . July and temporarily out of commission as a long-distance runner. But he doubts the medical problems were caused by job stress. Actually, I was having too much fun,\" he said. For the first time in n 20-plus years I took two weeks off ' It s going to take all oj A long flight to the United King- us doing things dom aggravated an injured knee   and contributed to the clotting problem. He says hes fine now and looking forward to a return to a regular running regime. TYPICAL SCHOOL WOES Carnine said the conditions hes found in Little Rock  financial and otherwise  are typical urban school problems, disappointing but not surprising. He lamented a December 1998 report ranking Arkansas dead last in the nation in high school and college graduation and called it a bad omen for tlie health of the slates economy. He noted that the districts own student dropout rate is appalling, well over 30 percent between seventh and 12th giades. But Camine is an optimist. He said hes buoyed by the fact tliat urban districts across the country are beginning to report improvements in student achievement. And at least the reports bombshell put the dropout and college-going rate issues at the forefront for general discussion, he said. In some ways, for a person in my position, I couldn't have orchestrated it better, Carnine said about the completion rates. It places on everybody's table the idea that we can't just educate a few kids and send tliem off to prestigious institutions and really make it as a state. Its going to take all of us doing things differently to really make it. Grandmotheis and grandfatlieis, next-door neighbors, moms and dads are alt beginning to understand that we need to ratchet up the level of education for all our children, not just a few. Robeits. Camines predecessor, orchestrated the development of a rertsed desegregation and education plan that a federal judge approved last April. District officials hope the plan wins the district's release from federal court supeiwi- sion by June 2001. Many of tlie district changes now in tlie works stem from provisions in the new plan, Camine said. The plan, for example, permits the end of mandatoiy crosstown busing for desegiegation, the establishment of new attendance zones and the use of middle schools. Other endeavors, such as the graduation requirements, were necessary because of changes in requirements set by the state and by Ai'kansas universities, the superintendent said. People have really gotten behind these kinds of changes, Car- munity involvement, which he said will promote public support for the schools. There has been a lot of tmst, and I hope it has been well-placed. dijferently to really make it. Grandmothers and grandfathers, next-door neighbors, moms and dads are all beginning to understand that we need to ratchet up the level of education for all our children, not just a few.'''  Les CarnineWe are doing an awful lol of things that will make a difference for an awful lot of children who. in some respects, we have not touched be- Ibre ill a positive way. PROGRESS REPORT The School Board earlier this inuiilh reviewed a midyear progiess report on all of the district's projects. The 57-page report consisted mostly of grids, each describing in fine print all the tasks Uiat are cither done or in progi'ess. The workload for district staff has increased dramatically this school year. Principals, for example. arc expected to establish and train leadership teams of teachers and parents at each of their schools. Middle and high school principals are each acquiring a new grade of students, new teachers, new approaches to teaching, new scheduling and new testing requirements. Elementary principals, too, are facing new demands from Uie state on student performance. Board President Larry Berkley acknowledged after getting the inidyear report that the number of initiatives Uiis year is daunting. But he said he couldnt be more pleased with the effoits. Previous instability in the districts leadership prevented new approaches before, Berkley said. Board member Judy Magness agieed, saying that the district wanted the new desegi egation plan and Uie accompanying changes. Although the staff and board are busy, she said she believes the changes can be accomplished. Board member Katherine Mitchell isn't as confident. Slie said last week that she is becoming increasingly concerned about the employee workload and the districts ability to accomplish all it has undertaken. particularly tlie middle schools, in time for tlie 199Sh2000 school year. The middle schools for grades six through eight and the transfer of ninth-graders into the city's five high schools beginning next fall have probably generated Uie most public attention in recent months. Like Mitchell, some parenis are neivous about whether all the nec- essaiy planning can be completed and wheUier Uie high schools can physically absorb the ninth-giade classes. We don't have every question answered, but the big ones are, Camine said, adding assurances that students moving into middle schools and higli schools will be provided with some extra TLC by teachers and parents as they make the transitions. As for adding tlie ninth giado to high schools, plans call for making more efficient use of classrooms, leaving fewer rooms empty during teacher planning time, meaning tliat an increased number of teach- The top-level administrative salaries also cunccnicd some School Board membei's  particularly the disparities between , . --------------------------------- salariesfornewandlong-timeein- and will have to travel from room to ployees. Even now, some board room during the day. members and the superintendent are debating whether administra- ers won't have their own classrooms Camine said planners arc load- i Mitchell acknowledged recently ing the high schools Io 85 percent of ! tliat she has repeatedly questioned student capacity for next fall, which | Camine about the administrative he called a typical practice for effi- cient use of a school. And he predicted that b.v the time school stalls Cnniinc and some students select magnet schools or take advantage of interdistrict transfer programs, capacity will actually be about 80 percent. - - _________ Less visible to the public than superintendent are moving for- ' ... ward. the restructuring of school grades has been the development of cam- 1. ___, pus leadership Icams, made up of praised Camine for promoting teachers, parenis, school staff and black educatois into key positions community members. Once trained, mid virtually eliminating student the teams will advise school princi- I expulsions. pals on how to improve student achievement and will evaluate the school programs. Blue Cross/Blue Shield provided the district with trainers to initiate the project. TIME TO UPGRADE Due in mid-March, the results of an independent management and financial audit of the school district could scive as a basis for any decisions the superintendent and board might make on asking voters for a tax increase to renovate buildings mid meet other needs. We do need some upgi-ades, Camine said. We have some wonderful older schools that need some care. It's not just Central, which is a $48,000 annually for tliis year and the next two for Walker's expenses treasure in our community\nit's all of our schools. We've got to do some- tiling to save them. We're losing the battle to time.\" The biggest disagieenient during smoothly, said Stacy Pittman, a dis- Carnine's tenure has centered on salaries for top-level staff, mostly associate and assistant superintendents. Camine reorganized his administrative cabinet and hired ............ new people to fill vacancies, paying one new associate superintendent a -------- .- r--, ___r____ salary of up to $89,000. News of the mid present School Board membeis administralivc increases broke at fomied a few year's ago to assist and the height of teacher contract nego- support Uie school system. Its latest tiations last summer, angering\njoint project is sponsorship of Uie teachers still waiting for two years' , management audit. a worth of promised raises. The superintendent further angered representatives of the Classroom Teachers Association by circulating a letter to employees explaining the district's position during a critical period in teacher con- oxtract negotiations. Teachers union leaders saw Uie letter as an effort to circumvent bargaining talks, a practice Uiey say isn't tolerated in Uie private sector. They were also angiy that the district didn't live up to Uie tenns offered in that letter, including promises of increases in insurance benefits and stipend increases to the district's most experienced teacheis. tors are entitled to raises above those they got as a result of the re- oiganizatioii. salary differences. All I'm asking Dr. Camine to do is follow policies and be fair,\" she said. Board member Sue Strickland said Camine has made some mistakes, but she tliinks tlie board and Board member Mike Daugherty Canline isn't as well known to the general public as some of his predecessors, but that's partly because there liave been fewer disputes among the board membei's. the superintendent, the federal court and John Walker, the civil rights attorney who represents the class of black students in tlie district. Relations between tlie district and Walker have improved since botli agreed to the revised desegi'e- gation plan in early 1998. Last June, the board and superintendent resolved another long-standing dispute witli Walker when the board voted to pay him $800,000 in legal fees dating back to 1989 and about in monitoring the cuirent plan. It's almost like you hear so little now because things are going so trict parent who has done some consulting work for tlie district. Odies Wilson, chainiiaii of tlie Little Bock Alliance for Our Public Schools, said he is satisfied witli tlie direction the district is taking under Camille's guidance. The alliance is an independent oiganization of community leadei-s, business people, clergy and past On a scale of 1 to 10, witli 10 be- ing the top score, Wilson said he would give Camine better tlian a 9, just to leave room for iniprovo- IllCIlt.\" lie said Caminc's willingness to work with diverse groups demonstrates his long-temi coimnitmeiit to tlie district and city. Not only does ho go to IGrcater Little Bock Chamber of Comniercej meetings and Fifty for tlie Future meetings, he goes to all his campuses and to neighborhood association meetings, Wilson said, lie's not shy under tlie gun. He's veiy candid about some of tlie deficiencies and challenges, not defensive and ugly. lie makes people feel like tliere are no big Ts' and little 'you's.' This is their district and he's tlieir professional manager. Camine said he expects tlie pace of change to slow as the 1999-2000 school year begins. We won't take a breatlier in anj shape or fomi, he said, but you may see us slow down just a tad. The reason for that is we want to make sure of the implementation.I Arkansas Demoa^ |  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1997 _______________ LRschool chief easing into job Gamine will focus on filling top slots BY CHRIS REINOLDS ARKANSAS DEMOCRATCAZETTE Little Rock School Districts new superintendent said Wednesday that one of his first priorities is to fill top administrative positions that have remained vacant for more than a year. Les Carnine, who was superintendent in Wichita Falls, Texas, since 1987, officially started work in the Little Rock district this week, traveling to various events with interim Superintendent Don Roberts. Carnine is the seventh superintendent in 10 years to lead the district of25,000 students. He and the School Board will attend a retreat late next month at which they will discuss district priorities, such as filling the vacant positions. Carnine said he would try to move some people who already work for the district into some positions. The most critical job to be filled is associate superintendent for desegregation, he said. The Wichita Falls district has been involved in a desegregation lawsuit since 1969 but expects to be released flx\u0026gt;m federal court supervision by 2000. TTie Texas district, 64 percent white, is using magnet schools to aid in desegregation and has been successful tn getting federal funding for those schools. The Little Rock district has not received such funds in recent years. Roberts recently proposed extensive changes to the Little Rock districts 1989 dese^gation plan that include rezoning neighbor- . hoods and relaxing racial balance requirements. The School Board is scheduled to vote on the plan tonight. Gamine said he likes the philosophy of quality education stressed in the proposed revisions to the desegregation plan. He said one of his top concerns is instruction that affects student achievement. Despite the districts past probi\\\\. MO ^5 '^M f J Aj B pt' r| r /S J id t Wt. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/MORRIS RICHARDSON II Lesfie Carnine, new superintendent of the Little Rock School District, speaks Wednesday atxjut his hopes and plans for his first year in the job. lems with the desegregation plan and with retaining superintendents, Carnine said he is upbeat about taking the job. He said the district has survived the storm and is doing quite well despite the turmoil. Tuesdays elections left the same School Board members in place. All three board members who were up for re-election ran unopposed. Carnine appreciates that stability. They know more about some of these issues than I do, he said. Carnine will be on the job full time by Nov. 1. He plans to attend the Arkansas Leadership Academy in October. His first big project will be to visit all 50 schools and meet principals, teachers and students. Gamine said he and his wife, Linda, have made an offer to buy a house tn west Little Rock but he is interested in several areas of the city. Gamine, 55, a self-proclaimed Arkansas Razorback fan who earned his doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, is an Iowa native. He worked in the Harrison and Texarkana school districts before moving to Texas 10 years ago. He was superintendent of the Texarkana district for six years.Arkansas Democrat Ojjazede  FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1999 LR board extends contract for school chief with raise BY CYNTHIA HOWELL .ARK.A.NSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE The Little Rock School Board voted 5-1 Thursday to increase Su- years. A majoritj of teachers got across-the-board raises of 8.5 percent over two years, plus step in- creases for experience of about 5.4 perintendent Les Camines com- percent. t Board Katherine pensation package by 10 percent member and e.xtend the duration of his con- Mitchell cast the dissenting votes on tract by one year to give him a the contract extension and on the. three-year pact benefits. Board member Judy Mag- The boanl approved the contract ness left the meeting before the changes during a meeting in which votes were taken. a counselor from J A Fair High Mitchell said after the meeting School appealed to board members that she objected both to aspects of for help in resolving faculty dissen- Camines job performance and to sion regarding the school's fomier the informal process the board used principal. William Broadnax. Five percent of the approved inin evaluating the superintendent  Earlier this month, board mein- crease will go to Gamine's annual bers discussed Gamine's job perforsalary, raising it from $115,000 to mance in an executive session S12O.'75O. The remaining 5 percent closed to the public. Mitchell said $5,750. will be contributed annually the evaluation was done in Carlo his retirement fund. The raise is nine's absence and that Berkley retroactive to Sept 1.1998. then presented a summary of the The salaiy increase marks the board's discussion to the superintendent Mitchell said her remarks first raise in base pay for the districts chief executive since 1993. when Dr. Henry Williams was hired about Camines job performance were not included  and therefore as superintendent valued  in Berkley's verbal reBoard President Larry Berklej Camine. said after Thursday's meeting that a omission was espe- majority of the seven-member disturbing because she was board was pleased with the direc- only black board member participating in the evaluation. Boai'd tion Camine is taking the district's educational program and with the districts progress in complying with its dese^egation plan. Camine has been a district employee since September 1997. 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I C. 0 .0 ,~ 0 .0 ,: 0 .0 ,: 0 .0 i'~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 E/PULSION 1 i00.0 ~~ i- 100 0-\"i 0 .0 ,: 0 .0 '1/. 0 1 1- 0 0 0 DIS032 2. 6/17/98 D: 27: 14 Analysis cf Disciplinary Actions ELEMENTARY K-6 From AUGUST Through JUNE ~===============-======~====--=====------------------------------------------ i9'?\"6-97 _c--=--:------~----========-----=--===--===---=----------=---------------------- -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU # STU # STU -~=================--=--=-----=-=----------------------------------------------- S. i\\. C. HDriE St..iSP. BiJ~i'S C Lt)B 0 0 455 242 , .. V 0 154 65 0 i7i 1 ()0 0 0 30 i2 .-,.-, ~...,J. 1.-.-.:.\n. . ()I'\n0 0 i ~{ 10i 6i o~.1: 0 0 7% \"'.l7 '-'\"'- 14 . 0% i3. 7/. 0 0 i2 9 0 0 .3, c.. . 0% 1 . . ..1,1.1,1.. j 0 0 739 412 0 0 219 93 ,1 E/PULSION c7. . 100. 01~ 0 0 Qi'\n0 . 0'1/. 0 0 ., c.. 2 0 2 ====================================-=========-=========-----------=~==-==--- i 9 9 7 - 9 8 - -~===============-------~-=========-------=-=--========---------------------- ,. 0. A. C. ,. HOMJ= SUSP. .i 1 BOV~, CL.UB -------Hi\"i------# REF PCT/TOT # STU 353 61. 8% 144 328 70. 5,\n. w 5i 53. Ti. -----BF------ # REF PCT /TOT # STU 107 18. 7% 60 67 14. 4 ,,\n. 48 26 27. 4% -----NBM----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU 99 17. 3~,: 48 65 14. 0% 43 18 i8. 9% -----NBF------# REF PCT /TOT # STU 12 2. 1% 10 5 i. i ~,: 5 0 0% 571 262 465 293 95 qE. 30 8 8 0 46 t. C. 0 Oo/. 0 0% 0 U-=\n, . 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 l 7 Ei('Ui_SION 'C--j ' iOO. 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 3 0 0 0 3 m========-===========================================================-=======- :,q , i .t. :.:::.. COMPARISON ---=============--------===========----------------=------------------------- -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU ----============-----------===================-========-----=---==========--- S. ,\\ C. 353 35300. 0 i'~ 107 10700. 0 1/. 99 9900. 0 i'~ 12 1200.0 % 571 144 60 48 10 262 !10ME SUSP. 127- 27. 9-% 104- 60. 8-i. 36- 35.6-% 7- 58.3-'1/. 274- 45- 52- 18- 4- 119- BOYS CLUB 51 5100. 0 o/. 26 2600. 0 % 18 1800. 0 % 0 .0 '1/. 95 30 8 8 0 46 E 1. C. 154- iOO. 0-,\n30- 100. 0-i'\n32- 100. 0-% 3- 100. 0-' 219- 65- 12- 14- 2- 93- EXPULSION 1 50. 0 % 0 .0 ,\n0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 ,\n1 i 0 0 0 1 DIS032S e: 6/17/96 8:27:27 oo). 012 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL - 11/12 ====-==---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 9 9 6 - 9 7 :=-==~====================-=--=--=--==----===----------------------------------- :. 7 -----BM------ -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU -----NBM----- # REF PCT /TOT # STU -----NBF----~ REF PCT/TOT # STU ===~=====================================================---=-----------=-=-= C: 1\\ C. 160 56. i\n,\n45 i 5. 8'1/. -..J. 9i 38 dOt-ii: SUSP. \"7 - 40. O. .\".J. ., 60. O. 2 3 BOIS CLUB 40 70. 2. 9 i 5. 8. :34 8 ~ r. C. 0 Qi'\n0 O. 0 0 EXPULSION 0 0% 2 100. 0% 0 2 i 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------ -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU i53 49. 8 .,,. 92 30. 0 .,,. 99 64 H0J-1E SUSP. 6 60. o\n,\n3 30. 0'1/. ~, c:. 7 c:.. 44 83. o~~ 5 9. 4 ,\n. 33 5 0 01/. 0 01/. 0 0 0 o:,,\n0 O'Y. 0 0 60 2i. i 'I. 42 0 0'1/. 0 7 1.-, c:... 3. 7 0 O. 0 0 0% 0 -----NBM----# Rl::t- t-'C I / I U I # STU 47 15. 3 .,,. 38 1 10. 0% i 4 -,\n. 5% 4 0 o:,,\n0 0 O'Y. 0 20 7. o\n,\n14 0 o~~ 0 1 j__ Bi'\n1 0 O. 0 0 O. 0 -----NBF----' lf Hl::t- t-'CI/IUI # STU 15 4. 9. 15 0 0'1/. 0 0 U - ,,,.. 0 0 0% 0 0 O'Y. 0 285 185 5 5 57 50 0 0 \"\"I c:. \"\"I C. 307 216 10 5 53 42 0 0 0 0 -~--=~=========================================================================== COMPARISON ---============================================================================= -----fiM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU . ---=========-================================================================== ~ (\\ C. 7- 4. 4-'Y. 47 104. 4 'i': 13- 21. 7-'1/. 5- 25. 0-'1/. 22 8 26 4- 1 31 iOME SUSP. 4 200. 0 'l. 0 0 'l. 1 100. 0 'l. 0 0 '1/. 5 0 1- 1 0 0 BtJY:3 cLUB 4 10. 0 1\n4- 44. 4-\"1/. 3- 42. 9-'1/. 1- 100. 0-'1/. 4- 1- .,_ ._, 3- 1- 8- - I. C. 0 0 ,~ 0 0 /~ 0 .0 ,: 0 0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 i::lPULSION 0 0 1\n2- 100. 0-\"1/. 0 0 'i': 0 0 '1/. 2- () 2- 0 0 2- D!S0325 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions 6/17/98 by School 8:27:34 From AUGUST Through JUNE 013 NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL - 09/10 ====~==--------====-----===------=------====-------------------=====----==~-= i 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT w ~~~ ~c111uT ff STU # STU # STU ~ STU ~---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 481 5 '\") 9~,~ 2i8 24. 0% i48 16. -J7!.j \"- 6'.J 6. 81/. 909 .., ,. i78 99 67 36 380 SUE:P. 6 66. 7% 3 33. 3% 0 01/. 0 U - ,,\n. 9 6 3 0 0 9 CLUB i5i 64. Bo/: 5i 2i. 9% 25 iO. 1=\n6 ., , ,. 61/. 233 \"- Bi 35 19 6 i4i 0 01/. 0 0% 0 01/. 0 Oo/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSIOi'i 0 01/. 4 iOO. O 0 Oo/. 0 O 4 0 4 0 0 4 --============================================================================= i 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU --=========================================================================== 584 50. 6 307 26. 6'1/. 220 19. 0'1/. 44 3. 8/ 1155 176 129 93 30 428 SUSP. ., ._, 75. 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 1 25. o,\n0 . 0'1/. 4 \") 0 1 0 4 ..I CLUB 177 69. 7'1/. 32 12. 6'1/. 44 17. 3'1/. 1 . 4'1/. 254 91 24 32 1 148 0 . 0'1/. 0 . Qi'\n0 . o,\n0 . o,\n0 C, 0 0 0 0 EXPULSI hi .2, 28. 6,\n5 71. 4'1/. 0 . Oi'\n0 . 0% 7 c.. 5 0 0 7 --=======--================================================================== COMPARISON -----=~==============-========-================================================= -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) tt STU # STU # STU # STU =~==-================~==================~======================================= 103,, _ 21. 4 '1/. 89 40. 8 '1/. 72 48. 6 '1/. 18- 29. 0-'1/. 246 r. 30 26 6- 48 SUSP. 3- 50. 0-'1/. 3- 100. 0-'1/. 1 100. 0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 5- 3- 3- 1 0 5- CLUB 26 17.2 '1/. 19- 37. 3-'1/. 19 76. 0 I. 5- 83. 3- 21 10 11- 13 5- 7 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 ',I . 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 2~ . 200. 0 o/. 1 25. 0 '1/. 0 .0  0 .0 o/. 3 \"- 1 0 0 3 DIS032:J e. 6/17/98 8: 27: 3S OGJ. 020 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE ARGENTA ACADEMY l 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----t'IIBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----f'JB F ----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -=~-==========================================================------==-----=== ....,_ ('. C . 0 o,: 0 01: 0 Or: 0 o:,: 0 (j 0 0 0 0 :+Jfi-= f:USP. 0 Of~ 0 o,\n0 Or: 0 Or: 0 \u0026lt;) 0 0 0 0 8J]'i:3 CLUB 0 Or: 0 0 .,, . 0 0%: 0 Or: 0 0 0 0 0 0\n:_ I. C. 0 01: 0 0% 0 0%: 0 O'l. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E1sPULSION 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 =~============================================================================== i 9 9 7 - 9 8 ------BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------- # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT /TOT # STU -----NBF----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU - ~==========================================================-=========~========= s A 'r-. 1 100. 01. 0 . 01. 0 . 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 1 1 0 0 0 1 !-l1Ji'1E SIJSP. 186 64. 1\n. 57 19. 7% 40 13. 8% 7 ,, ,::... 4'.1/. 290 70 25 21 4 120 EO'y'S CLUB 0 O'l. 0 . 0% 0 . 0Y. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0\n:: t !\" 0 . 01/. 0 . 0% 0 . 0'i. 0 . 0Y. 0 0 0 0 0 0 r..XF'ULSI OH 0 . Oo/. 0 . Oo/\n0 . 0% 0 '0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 =~==~========================================================================= COMPARISON --========================================================-====-============== -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF PCT(+/-i # REF PCT(+/-i # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU --=~================~========================================================== .::\n(\\ C. 1 100. 0 'l. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 Y. 1 1 0 0 0 1 -FJt-1E SUSP. 186 18600. 0 Y. 57 5700. 0 '1/. 40 4000. 0 '1/. 7 700. 0 Y. 290 70 25 21 4 120 BO''/S CLUB 0 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 Y. 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,. i. C. 0 0 % 0 0 i'~ 0 0 ~~ 0 0 Y. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E.\u0026lt;PULSION 0 0 :~ 0 0\n. 0 0 i': 0 0 'l. 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIS0323 t-/17/98 .\u0026gt;JO). 024 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE RTDGEROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL i 9 9 6 - 9 7 ----~- r~M------ # REF PCT /TOT # STU -----BF------ -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU ~============================================================================= s t-. C. 360 51. .-,.,. 176 .-\n,,=_ O\nC.I, 126 i 7. 9'1/. 41 5. 8'1/. 703 .,__..,_ ,. 1i6 7-3 62 2i 272 i-iCiMi:: SUSP. i 50. 01/. i 50. 01/. 0 0% 0 OY. --\nC'.. i i 0 0 --\nC. BD'i'S CLUB 93 55. 0% 40 2 , -.J. 7% 26 15. 4i': 10 5. 9% 169 40 27 .,., c.c. 10 99 --- I. C. Ci 0'1/. 0 Oi': 0 o,\n0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSION 0 0% 1 100. 0% 0 0% 0 Or. 1 Ci i 0 0 1 =-====~========================================================================= i 9 9 7 - 9 8 ~===~========================================================================= -----BM------ tt REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU - ~===:========================================================================== s A C. 416 54. 8'1/. 209 27. 5'1/. 95 12. 5% 39 5. 1 '1/. 759 125 80 43 23 27i t-i0i'1E SUSP. 4 40. 0'1/. 3 30. 0% 2 20. 0'1/. 1 10. 0'1/. 10 4 3 2 i 10 BOYS CLUB 124 6 ~, \"' 6'1/. 41 20. 7'1/. 29 14. 6'1/. 4 2. 0'1/. 198 62 28 16 ~, C. 108 E T. C: 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 . 01/. 0 . 01/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 F:\u0026lt;fULSION c~.., i00. O,\n. 0 . Oi'.: 0 . 0'1/. 0 Or. 2 ~, c.. 0 0 0 2 - ============================================================================= COMPARISON ----=========~=========-======================================================== -----B~------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU -~=--============================-============================================== S. t\\. r 56 15.6 '1/. ~.-.\",':). ..., 18. 8 '1/. 31- 24. 6-% 2- 4. 9-% 56 9 7 19- ,, ca. 1- HOME SUSP. ...,, 300.0 1/. 2 200.0 1/. 2 200. 0 1/. 1 100.0 r. 8 ., -., --\n2 1 8 ,:. Bovs CLUB 31 33.3 I i ., cc. 5 '1/. 3 11. 5 1: 6- 60. 0-'1/. 29 22 1 6- 8- 9 t:.. I. C. 0 .0 1/. 0 .0 i'\n0 .0 i'\n0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 i::lPULSION 2 200. 0 '1/. 1- 100. 0-1/. 0 .0 i'~ 0 .0 r. 1 2 1- 0 0 1 e: Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School - i n1e. DIS032S 6/17/98 8:27:42 o:ic:\nFrom AUGUST Through JUNE ~ , oo l: LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL ---------------------------------------------------------------------===-==== i 9 9 6 - 9 7 ------ -----------------------------------------------------------------------== '!. 7' # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCTiTDT # STU -----tmF----# REF PCTiTOT # STU ~==========--==========-=----====----====-----===----=====-----------========== S. \" ,~ 1, ~, i24 49. 81/. 64 25. 71/. 52 20. 91/. 9 3.6% 249 58 40 39 5 142 HDi\"iE SUSP. i 100, 01/. 0 01/. 0 o,\n0 o,\n1 1 0 0 0 1 B!J'{S CLUB 35 58.3'1/. 19 31, 7'1/. 6 10. o,\n0 0% 60 ~'J C::,.,J 14 3 0 40 ,_ I. C. 0 Oi'\n0 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSION 1 100. 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0% 1 1 0 0 0 i -----=========================================================================== 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------ -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT U STU # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -==:=============-============================================================= C -' !'\u0026gt;.. C 144 54. 5'1/. /4 28. 0'1/. 40 15. 21. 6 ~, ,:,., 3'1/. 264 68 40 27 6 141 HOME SUSP. 1 33. 3o/. i 33. 3% 1 33. 31/. 0 0% 3 1 1 1 0 3 BDYS CLUB 4i 67. 2o/. i6 26. 2% 4 6. 6% 0 0% 61 25 9 3 0 37 E. 1. C 0 0% 0 0% 0 01/. 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSION 0 0'1/. 0 01. 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~w~--==============~============================================================ COMPARISON ---==:============-============================================================ C' (',. C. ..J, HOME SUSP. BOV3 CLUB [. I. C. i::XPULSION -----HM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU 20 16. 1 '1/. 10 15.6 I. 12- ',,:',J.- ,, 1-'1/. 3- 33.3-'1/. 10 0 12- 1 0 0 '1/. i 100. 0 '1/. 1 100. 0 '1/. 0 0 % 0 l 1 0 6 17. 1 '1/. 3- 15.8-'1/. 2- 33. 3-'1/. 0 0 '1/. .-, 5- 0 0 c.. 0 0 1\n0 0 7\n0 0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 i- 100. 0-'1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 i'~ 0 0 '1/. i- 0 0 0 15 1- 2 2 1 3- 0 0 1- 1- [IS032S e. 6/17/98 u11e: 8:27:45 Q,'J J. 026 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE ROSE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL ===:==================-===-=======--====-----------===---------------=------- i 9 9 6 - 9 7 _____ .n.r.,.r,' i _ ____ _ # REF P\u0026lt;::T/T DT # STU -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU # STU =~=~============~============================================================ t.\\ C. 94 /1\"1 5~~ 49 '\")'\") ,..,., - . ...,..,__ c:.c:.. C:. /a 46 \u0026gt;\"'1 c:.=- HCJt1\"ES.U SP. (j 0i'\ni i00. 0i'\n0 1 r3G'{S CLUB 37 4 ~, c:.. 5 .,,., 27 31. 0'1/. 7'\"J C:....J i4 i:: I C. 0 0'i 0 0'1/. 0 0 E:\u0026lt;:PUi_SION 0 0i'\n0 O'i. 0 0 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------ -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU s A. C. 155 52. 4'1/.. 75 25. 3% 67 42 riJMi= SUSP. ~, c:.. 66. 7% 1 33. 3% ~, c:.. 1 BOYS CLUB 78 63, 9% 28 23. 01: 40 19 E. [. c.: 0 01/. 0 01/. 0 0 F. X PULS I Oi'l 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 COMPARISON 68 30. o\n\\.Jlo :33 0 0'i. 0 20 23. 0/~ 15 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 49 16. 6% 30 0 0i': 0 13 10. 7% 10 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 10 4. c:\nj -.JI 8 0 01/. 0 .\".J. , 3. 41/. 3 0 o,\n0 0 0'1/. 0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 17 5. 7% 11 0 0% 0 3 r\nc:.. So/\n3 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 221 109 i 1 87 55 0 0 0 0 296 150 3 3 i22 72 0 0 0 0 -============================================================================= -----Br'!------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU ~~~-=~=========================================================================== .C_ , (\\ C. 61 64. 9 1/. 26 53. 1 % 19- 27. 9-1/. 7 70. 0 I. 75 21 20 3- 3 41 rl01'1E SUSP. 2 200. 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 1/. 0 0 % 2 2 0 0 0 2 BOYS CLUB 41 i 10. 8\n1 3. 7 1/. 7- 35. 0- 0 0 I. 35 17 5 5- 0 17 l:: I. C. 0 .0 1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E:\u0026lt;PULSION 0 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 c:- DIS032S 6/17/98 8:27:46 030 A. , '-' HCJiiF SUSP. BDVS Ci...UB E. r. C. EXPULSION Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE POPLAR STREET MIDDLE SCHOOL i 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU ij U -,\nI 0 0 0% 0 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 o~~ 0 0 0o/: 0 0 01/. 0 0 0o/: 0 0 0'1/. 0 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 0 0% 0 0 01/. 0 0 0% 0 -----NBM----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT /TOT # STU 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 -----NBF----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ============================================================================= ::' l\\. C. 273 57. o:,,\n98 20. 5'l. 98 20. 5,: 10 r\n-' \"'-. 1 '1/. 479 108 52 47 8 215 HDrE SUSP. 10 83. 3:,:. 2 16. 71 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 12 9 . .., .::. 0 0 11 BiJV3 CLUB 52 54.2'1/. 26 27. 1 '1/. 18 18. Br. 0 . 0'1/. 96 :31 JL_ JL 0 47 E I. C 0 . o,: 0 O'l. 0 . o,: 0 . 0% 0 (j 0 0 0 0 EX:PULSION .-.:l. ., 100. o,: 0 0o/: 0 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 3 \":} .., 0 0 0 3 =~=======~=================================================================== COMPARISON ----============================================================================ -----Bi\"l------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF PGT(+/-i # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-i # REF PCT(+/-i # STU # STU # STU # STU =---==-=========================================================================\n:, A. C. 273 27300. 0 I. 98 9800. 0 I. 98 9800. 0 '1/. 10 1000. 0 '1/. 479 108 52 47 8 215 HOliE SUSP. 10 1000. 0 '1/. ,.., C. 200. 0 I. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 12 9 ~, C. 0 0 11 :5D'Y5 CLUB 52 5200. 0 '1/. 26 2600. 0 I. 18 1800. 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 96 31 8 8 0 47 E. 1. C. 0 0 ,\n. 0 0 /. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSION 3 300 0 % 0 0 I. 0 0 % 0 0 I. 3 3 0 0 0 3 DIS032S :.e: l,/17/98 8: 27: 4.:,\n,col: 031 AMBOY Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE ELEMENTARYS CHOOL ====-===================-===========--=======---------------------------------- i 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ # REF PCT /TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT /TOT :ii' STU -==---=---------------------------------------------------------------------- s A ,.-. 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 HDi'iF. SUSP. 5 45. 51/. 0 0% 5 0 Bm 1S CLUB 0 01/. 0 0% 0 0 - I. C. 0 o~~ 0 o~~ 0 0 Eif'ULSION 0 0'1/. 0 0% 0 0 i 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----HM------ -----BF------ # REF FCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU S. i\\. C. 0 . 0% 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 ilDl'iE SUSP. :J3 68. 8% 5 10. 4% 18 5 BOYS CLUB 0 . O'l. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 E I. C 0 . 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 '1:::-\u0026lt;:PULSIOhi 0 . O'l. 0 . 0% 0 0 0 0% 0 6 54. 5% 6 0 0% 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0% 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 . 0% 0 10 20.8'1/. 7 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . 0% 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0 U -,-,,,.\n0 0 0% 0 -----~JBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 . 0% 0 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 0 11 1 i 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ~4===========-================================================================= COMPARISON -============================================================================= -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF ?~T(+/-i # REF PCT(+/-i # REF PCT(+/-i # REF PCT(+/-i # STU # STU # STU # STU --============================================================================== S. A. C. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOi1E SUSP. 28 560. 0 '.'i. 5 500. 0 '1/. 4 66. 7 }': 0 .0 'l. 37 13 5 1 0 19 BOYS CLUB 0 .0 1/. 0 .0 % 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 E 1. C. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 % 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 F XP~iLS I ON 0 .0 o/. 0 .0 % 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIS032S 6/17/98 8: 27: 47 032 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL l 9 9 6 - 9 7 ==~===========================================================================~= ------BM------ ~~ REF PCT /TOT ,f~ STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU ~===~========================================================================= ~ A C. 0 U -,\n,. 0 01/. 0 01/. 0 0% 0 \u0026gt;J 0 0 0 0 1,iJME SUSP. 18 90. 0% ,.., c:. 10. 0% 0 0'1/. 0 01/. 20 10 i 0 0 11 BiJYi:, CLUB 0 0% 0 01/. 0 0'1/. 0 01/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. I. C. 0 0'1/. 0 0% 0 0'1/. 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 D!PULSION 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 -~--~==-===============~========================================================= S. /', C. HOME SUSP. .BG\\'S CLUB E. I C EXPULSION 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 . Or. 0 6 ss. n: 5 0 . 01\n0 0 . 01\n0 0 . 01/. 0 -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 . Or. 0 0 . 01/. 0 0 . 01\n0 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . 01/. 0 -----NBM----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 . 0'1/. 0 1 14. 31\n1 0 O 0 0 Or. 0 0 . Or. 0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 . Oi: 0 0 . 01/. 0 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . 01/. 0 0 . 01/. 0 0 0 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~- ============================================================================= COMPARISON =--~-============================================================================ -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-i # STU # STU # STU # STU =~:-==~========================================================================= S. A. C. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 1/. 0 0 r. 0 0 1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 HtJME SUSP. i2- 66. 7-% 2- 100. 0-% 1 100. 0 r. 0 0 1/. 13- 5- i- 1 0 5- B0VS CLUB 0 0 ,,\n. 0 0 % 0 0 1/. 0 0 o/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. l. ,.\n_ 0 0 1/. 0 0 :,\n. 0 0 1/. 0 0 'Y. 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSION 0 0 % 0 0 I. 0 0 % 0 0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIS032S .,. 6/17/98 8: 27:48 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE ,ocl: 033 BOONE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL i 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # Her ~CI/IUI ~ Her ~CI/IUI # STU # STU # STU # STU ~========================================-===------======--------------------- s A. C. 0 U - ,\n. 0 0 .,\n. 0 0% 0 Oi: 0 C,i 0 0 0 0 HCtME SUSP. io8 58. '-i :,\n. 79 27. 7% 29 i0. 27: 9 ''\"\"j ' 27~ 285 \"/3 4i 19 -,, 140 BOVS CLUB 0 o=\n0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. i. C. 0 0% 0 0% 0 Oo/. 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 EX1-ULSION 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~=============================================================================== S. I\\.,:. HOME SUSP. BOYS CLUB i:.. TL. C E.\u0026lt;PULSION 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 79 88. 8'1/. 35 46 76. 7'1/. 24 0 . 01\n0 Q . or. 0 0 . 0'1/. 0 -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 8, 9.0% , 12 20. or\n6 0 . 0% 0 Q . 0% 0 0 . 0% 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 1 1. 1 ,\n. 1 '\") 3. 3'1/. c.. 'c\".l. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . Oi\n0 0 . Oi'\n0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 1 1. 1 '1/. 1 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 . 01, 0 0 . 0% 0 0 . 0% 0 89 44 60 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 -============================================================================= COMPARISON =---=================-========================================================== -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU ~==-============================================================================ S. A. C. 79 7900.0 '1/. 8 800. 0 I. 1 100. 0 '1/. 1 100. 0 I. 89 35 7 1 1 44 HOME SUSP. 122- 72. 6-'1/. 67- 84. 8-% 27- 93. 1-\"1/. 9- 100. 0-% 225- 49- 35- 17- 7- 108- BOVS CLUB 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 % 0 .0 /: 0 .0 I. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. I. C. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 I. 0 .0 \"1/. 0 .0 I. 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSION 0 .0 % 0 .0 % 0 .0 1/. 0 .0 I. 0 0 0 0 0 0 i7 DIS032S 6/17/9E: 8:27:48 035 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE SEVENTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ===--==-=------=====--------===---------===--------=----------------==-======= o. A. C. t-iOfiE SUSP. BiJy:::\nCLUB i.:: [. C. F.XF'ULSI Oi'i l 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----Bi'\"i------ U REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0 :, I. 0 3 75. 0% 3 0 o\n~ 0 0 0 ,1. 0 1 iOO. 0'1/. i -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0'1/. 0 i 25. 0'1/. 1 0 Oo/. 0 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 o,\n0 0 0'1/. 0 0 Oo/. 0 0 Oo/. 0 0 0% 0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0% 0 0 Oo/\n0 0 0% 0 0 Oo/. 0 0 0% 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 i i ======~========================================================================= 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------- # REF PCT /TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----l'JB F----# REF PCT /TOT # STU ============================================================================== S. t'.. C. 0 . 0% 0 . O'l. 0 . 0'1/. 0 . 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOl''!E SUSP. .,,..., \u0026lt;=-\u0026lt;.:. 81. 5'1/. 3 11. 1 '1/. 2 7.4% 0 . 0'1/. 27 16 3 1 0 20 BDYS CLUB 0 . O'l. 0 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E I. C 0 . 0'1/. 0 . O'l. 0 . 01. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 EX:PULSION 0 . 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 - -============================================================================= COMPARISON ---==~=======~=============-===================================================== -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+i-i # REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+i-i # STU # STU # STU # STU ~\n--============================================================================ s A. C. 0 .0 I. 0 .0 'l. 0 0 I. 0 0 ,: 0 0 0 0 0 0 HDME SIJSP. 19 633. 3 ., .-, ,. 200 0 'l. 2 200. 0 'l. 0 0 '1/. 23 C. i3 ~. C. 1 0 16 BOYS CLUB 0 .0 % 0 .0 /. 0 .0 % 0 .0 I. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. I. C. 0 .0 o/. 0 .0 % 0 .0 ,: 0 .0 I. 0 0 0 0 0 0 ExPULSION 1- 100. 0-% 0 .0 /. 0 .0 'l. 0 .0 'l. 1- 1- 0 0 0 1- . 111,e: D!S032S 6/17/98 8:27: 48 037 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE LYNCH DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL i 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----l'~B M----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -============================================================================ is. t\\. C. 0 IJ \"\".,\\, .. 0 0% 0 0% 0 O,\n. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1r-l1Jt1E SUSP. 30 66. n: 9 20. o,: 6 13. 3,: 0 O'l. 45 21 7 5 0 33 BIJ:l'S CLUB 0 o~~ 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 c I. C. 0 0/~ 0 0% 0 0% 0 o~~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 ElPULSION 0 Oi': 0 0'1/. 0 Oi'\n0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---==========-================================================================== 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 ~===-~======================================================================== -----BM------ tt REF PCT /TOT H STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU - ~====================================-======================================== ,-.\n:) A. C. 0 O'.'I: 0 01/. 0 . o,\n0 01/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 1HOi1E SUSP. ~, I c.0 74. 3'.'i. 7 20. 0'1/. 1 c... .. ., 9% 1 \".'-- , 9'1/. 35 i9 7 1 i 28 BJYS CLUE 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 . O'X 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 E [ C 0 0'1/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 E):PULSION 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 O'l. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---=~========================================================================= COMPARISON =~---~=========================================================================== -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-, # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU -~=~-==-======================================================================== s ('.. C. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 'l. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOl'iE SUSP. 4- 13. 3-'i. 2- 22. 2-'i. 5- 83. 3-'1/. 1 100. 0 ,: 10- 2- 0 4- 1 5- 80VS CLUB 0 .0 'i. 0 .0 'i. 0 0 i'~ 0 .0 ,\n0 0 0 0 0 0 E. I. C. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 i'~ 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 c. ,:PULS ION 0 .0 /: 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 'l. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIS032S 6/17/98 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School - .:.r11e. 8: 27: 49 From AUGUST Through JUNE - IOQ): 038 CENTRAL ELEMENTARY ===========================-=======--------=---------------------------------- i 9 9 6 - 9 7 _____ i..1r .. _____ _ ,_,,' # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU ==~==============~===--------------------------------------------------------- s (.\\ -. J. I\niJMi:: SUSP. BJVS CLUB E I. C. EXPULSION s A. C. HOl'ii=. SUSP. BOYS CLUB E. i C EXPULSION 0 01\n0 0'1/. 0 0 67 65. o:,,\n12 11. 7'1/. 37 8 0 01/. 0 01/. 0 0 154 71. 6'1/. 30 14. o,\n65 12 0 0'1/. 0 . 0'Y. 0 0 i 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----Bi1-----\nf REF PCT /TOT # STU 0 o\n~ 0 0 o~~ 0 0 0% 0 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0% 0 0 O'.'i. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0% 0 0 0'1/. 0 23 '\")'\") c.i::... 3:,,\n10 0 . 01/. 0 0 13. o,\n11 0 0'Y. 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 01/. 0 0 0% 0 0 o:,,\n0 1 1. 0'1/. 1 0 01/. 0 0 1. 41/. 2 0 0'Y. 0 -----NBF----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0% 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0% 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 103 56 0 0 215 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~=~=========================================================================== COMPARISON ---================-============================================================ -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-1 # STU # STU # STU # STU ==--~=========================================================================== S. t\\. C. 0 .0 \"I. 0 .0 \"I. 0 .0 I. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOME SUSP. 67- 100. 0-'1/. 12- 100. 0-Y. 23- 100. 0-'1/. 1- 100. 0-'1/. 103- 37- 8- 10- 1- 56- BOYS CLUB 0 .0 ~~ 0 .0 ,\n0 .0 ,\n0 .0 ,\n0 0 0 0 0 0 I:.. l C. 154- .0 '1/. 30- .0 \"I. 28- .0 r\n3- .0 'i. 215- 1- 1- 28- 3- 90- i::.\u0026lt;PULSION 0 0 'i. 0 .0 I. 0 .0 I. 0 .0 Y. 0 0 0 0 0 0 D!S032S / ,e: 6/ i 7 /98 Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE MEADO~ PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -------------------------------------------------------------------------===== i 9 9 6 - 9 7 _____ n r.ri ____ _ ...,', -----BF------ # REF PCT /TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU -----NBM----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT /TOT # ST~J ==-==========================================================================\n.\\ __,_ \\.,. 0 01: 0 Qi\n0 O'i 0 0% 0 '' ,. 0 0 0 0 0 1r-\nOtic SUSP. 4, .-:_l , 53. Bi'\ni6 20. 0i'\ni9 23. 8'1/. ---\nr\n51: 80 C- c... )\"'1 8 6 1 37 \"'-\"'- i:iO'-/S CLUB 0 Oi\n0 0% 0 0'1/. 0 C -,,,,-. 0 0 0 0 0 0 '-- I C. 0 Qi'\n0 0'1/. 0 0i'\n0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSIO~~ j_ 100. O\"i 0 0% 0 o'i\n0 0% 1 1 0 0 0 1 -----=========================================================================== ft 1997-98 ~---~=~========================================================================= -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT ~ STU # STU # STU # STU --~=========================================================================== 0 0% 0 0% 0 0'1/. 0 0/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUSP. 40 80. 01/. 2 4. 0% 7 14. 01/. i ., c... 01/. 50 13 r\nc.. 5 1 21 BDVS CL_UB 0 0% 0 01/. 0 01/. 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0% 0 0'1/. 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01/. 0 0% 0 0'1/. 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 =~=========-================================================================= COMPARISON -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU -===~==============~===-======================================================== S. 1\\. C. 0 .0 'l. 0 .0 'l. 0 0 'l. 0 .0 'l. 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOME SUSP. ,.-.:,__ , 7. 0-'l. 14- 87. 5-% 12- 63. 2-'l. 1- 50. 0-% 30- 9- 6- 1- 0 16- B:JVS CLUB 0 .0 'l. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 'l. 0 .0 'l. 0 0 0 0 0 0 t:. I. C. 0 .0 'l. 0 .0 'l. 0 .0 /: 0 .0 'l. 0 0 0 0 0 0 l::J:'.PULS ION 1- 100. 0--:,\n0 .0 'l. 0 .0 'i~ 0 .0 % 1- 1- 0 0 0 1- DIS032S Analysis of Disciplinary Actions A/17/98 by School 8:27: 51 From AUGUST Through JUNE 041 NORTH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL '============================================================================= i 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----Bt'i-----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU ------NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU ============================================================================= !S. (\\ ,: . 0 or: 0 0'1/. 0 01\n0 o~,: 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ii lfit\"it: SUSP. 24 6 ..,. ..,_2 7: 4 i0. 51/. iO 26. 3/: 0 0% 38 14 4 10 0 28 bl3'lS Ci_UB 0 0'1/. 0 01\n0 0\n. 0 O',I . 0 0 0 0 0 0 t:.. I. C. 0 01: 0 01\n0 100. 0\n. 0 01/. ,., c.. 0 0 2 0 ,., c.. EXPULSION 0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. 0 0\n. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 ================================================================================ s A C. HOI-JE SUSP. BOYS CLUB E. [. C\nEXPULSION 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 -----BM------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0% 0 36 69. 21/. 23 0 0% 0 0 Oo/. 0 0 01/. 0 -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0% 0 14 ,.,, c..tl. 9% 8 0 0% 0 0 01/. 0 0 01/. 0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 0% ,0. , c.. 3. 8% ~, c.. 0 0% 0 0 0% 0 0 Oo/. 0 0 0 52 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~============================================================================= COMPARISON ----============================================================================= -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT{+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU ---=~=========================================================================== S. i'.. C. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 1/. 0 .0 r. 0 .0 1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOME SUSP. 12 50. 0 r. 4- 100. 0-\n. 4 40. 0 r. 2 200. 0 '1/. 14 9 4- 2- 2 5 BOYS CLUB 0 .0 1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 I::., I. C. 0 .0 ~~ 0 .0 7\n2- .0 ~~ 0 .0 % 2- 0 0 2- 0 2- EXPULSION 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 r. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIS032S Analysis of Disciplinary Actions ie: 6/17/98 by School 1\n,,e: 8: 27: 51 From AUGUST Through JUNE  1 001: 0~2 CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - l :.7  i 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU ~============================================================================= !~. ,.. . C. 0 o~,: 0 0% 0 O'/: 0 O'/: 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 d:Jl1E SUSP. 2i 55. 3% i6 4 ., \"'- D\n1 ., c:... 6'i. 0 01/. 38 '.\n...J . , i2 1 0 26 'BO''l'S CLUB 0 0% 0 0% 0 O'i. 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. I C. 0 O'i. 0 0'1/. 0 O'/: 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 EX:PULSIOi\\l 0 o\n,: 0 o\n,\n0 o\n,\n0 o,\n0 0 0 0 0 0  i997-98 t============================================================================= -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----ff REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT H STU # STU # STU # STU _s=A=c===========~=======o,.=====g=o=,.===== ~=====O='.i .=====g====o=,=.=. ====g IHOME SUSP. 15 57. 7% 7 26. 9% 4 15. 4'i. 0 0% 26 11 7 2 0 20 1 BOYS CLUB O 0'1/. 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 . 0'1/. 0 . 01/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 :EXPULSION O 0'1/. 0 . 0% O . 01/. 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 --~============================================================================= COMPARISON ~--============================================================================= SUSP. :soys CLUB EXPULSION -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 I,, 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 6- 28. 6-% 9- 56. 3-1,, 3 300. 0 /~ 0 .0 I. 2- 5- 1 0 0 .0 1: 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 I,, 0 0 0 0 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 % 0 .0\n,\n0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 .0\n,\n0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 '1/. 0 .0 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 12- 6- 0 0 0 0 0 0 DIS032S ,e: 6/17/98 111,e: i:-1:27:51 ,ool 043 ~s I\\. C. ,riiJMi:: SUSP. ii. BiJYS CLUB a C '- J C. 17 EX:PULSION Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE PARK HILL ELEMENTARYS CHOOL 1 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------- # REF P,:T iTIJT # STU 0 . Or. C, ii 61. 11: 8 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 ., I. 0 0 0'1/. 0 -----BF------ # REF PCT /TOT # STU 0 01: 0\n:\u0026gt; 27. 8% 2 0 0'1/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 O'l. 0 -----NBM-----# REF PCT /TOT # STU 0 01: 0 ,2. ., 11. i % C- 0 . 0'1/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 -----i'mF----# REF PCT /TOT # STU 0 . 0% 0 0 01: 0 0 o\n,: 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 i8 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- ==:========================================================================== 1 9 9 7 - 9 8 --============================================================================ -----Bi'1-----# REF PCT/TOT # STU -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBM----- # REF PCT/TOT # STU -----NBF----# REF PCT /TOT # STU ---=========================================================================== 0 . 0% 0 O'l. 0 m: 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUSP. 33 54. 1% i2 i 9. 7% 15 24. 6% i i. 61/. 61 25 6 12 i 44 BOYS CLUB 0 0% 0 0% 0 01/. 0 01/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01: 0 01: 0 O'l. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPULSION 0 0% 0 01/. 0 01/. 0 0'1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 --~~-=========================================================================== COMPARISON -~~--=-========================================================================= -----Br1------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT\u0026lt;+i-) # REF PCT\u0026lt;+i-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU -=~==-=========================================================================== S. t .. C. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 'l. 0 0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOME SUSP. 22 200. 0 1: 7 140. 0 '1/. 13 650. 0 '1/. 1 100. 0 '1/. 43 17 4 10 1 32 BOYS CLUB c) 0 1: 0 0 i\n0 0 t: 0 0 I. 0 0 0 0 0 0 i:.. I C. 0 0 ,: 0 0 1: 0 0 ,: 0 0\n,: 0 0 0 0 0 0 ElPULSION 0 0 I. 0 0 % 0 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 0 () 0 0 0 0 - DIS032S 6/17/98 8:27: 5.? oaf 044 Pi~ .. E Analysis of Disciplinary Actions by School From AUGUST Through JUNE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ============================================================================= i 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ -----BF------ # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU S. /\\ C. 0 O,\n. ,\"\"\\ f\"\\i V v,. 0 0 HCJM:i: SUSP. 2i 72 4\n,\n6 20. n\ni5 6 i3\nJ\\iS CLUB 0 0'1/. 0 O,\n. 0 0 C.. l. C. 0 o\n,\n0 0'1/. 0 0 E:\u0026lt;PULSIDN 0 0'1/. 0 0'. 0 0 -----NBM----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 1v1,. .1 0 2 6. 9/: r\nc:.. 0 01/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 o,\n0 -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # STU 0 O,\n. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0'1/. 0 0 0% 0 0 0 29 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 --====--========================================================================= l 9 9 7 - 9 8 ============================================================================= S. A. C. IHOME SUSP. 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C 0 o\n,\n. 0 01/. 0 . 0% 0 . o\n,\n. 0 0 0 0 0 0 r:XPULSiON 0 0% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----=~==============================================================~============ COMPARISON -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU ~===:=========================================================================== S. t-, C. HOME SUSP. BOYS CLUB - EXPULSION 0 .0 0 .3, 150. 0 c.. 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 '1/. 0 .0 1/. 0 'l. 1 100. 0 1/. 1 '.'I. 0 .0 'l. 0 ,: 0 .0 ,~ 0 1/. 0 .0 'l. 0 0 .0 1/. 0 .0 'l. 0 0 0 0 3- 100. 0-'l. 0 .0 'l. 1 1- 0 2 0 .0 '.'I. 0 .0 '.'I. 0 0 0 0 0 .0 o/~ 0 .0 I. 0 0 0 0 0 .0 'l. 0 .0 '1/. 0 0 0 0 DIS032S Analysis of Disciplinary Actions e: 6/17/98 by School ime: 8:27: 5? 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From AUGUST Through JUNE -ool: 048 INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ~=~==~======-=====--=-======--====================-===========-=============== IIJ 1 9 9 6 - 9 7 -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # STU # STU # STU # STU lls.= r\\. c. ==========o====0=%= =. ====o= =====o. ,~= ====o = =====o_, ~====o== =====0.1 . =====o .HOi1E SUSP. \ni ~ i3!JYS CLUB -L r.. .. ,,-:. .. i 7 EX:PULSIC.m 0 0 0 0 0 14 53. 8% 12 46. 2% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 26 10 6 0 0 16 0 .0% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 '0% 0 0 '0'1/. 0 0 . 0% 0 0 '0% 0 0 ------=====:===========-===-===================================================== ===:=====:============!=:=:=:=====~============================================= -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----- # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT # REF PCT/TOT Ill:===:==========#= STU=========S=T#=U ==========ST#=U =========S=T#=U =============== )9 S. A. C. 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 . 0% 0 IIHOi'iF: 0 0 0 0 0 SUSP. i7 68. Oo/: 6 24. Oo/\n2 8. 0% 0 0% ,,c:\nc.~ 12 6 2 0 20 ~ l i -l::B0\\ 1 .,s ~-CLUB 0 Oo/\n0 0'1/. 0 0'1/. c-. 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ' ' . ~ 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 EXPUL.SIDN 0 0% 0 0% 0 O,t. 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---============================================================================= Cot1Pt-,R ISiJI'~ ~~w~-===~======================================================================== IIJ -----BM------ -----BF------ -----NBM----- -----NBF----# REF PCT(+/-l # REF PCT(+/-)# REF PCT(+/-) # REF PCT(+/-) # STU # STU # STU # STU ~~==~=========================================================================== II -- .C.'. ,, 1\\. ,-. 0 0 1/. 0 0 \"I 0 0 '1/. 0 0 /. 0 \\.,, ,. 0 0 0 0 0 1 () HOME SUSP. 3 21. 4 1/. 6- 50. O _.,,.. 2 200. 0 '1/. 0 0 '1/. 1- 2 0 ., C. 0 4 BOV:J CLUB 0 0 % 0 0 /: 0 0 ,~ 0 0 ,\n. 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 c I. 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DISCIPLINARY ACTI'-?NS [5 YEAR TRENDS] NORTH LITTLE ROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 5 YEAR TRENDS Action 09: Student Assignment Class (SAC) 2000 ...--------------------, 1500 1-- 1000 0 r- BF  9~_...-,--------..~--+------,,~------t-----.....---t-----,06 -  94-\"9o 460 20  gs-=gs- 1,0 446 ---_,_ 41f-a oo=g----- ~.2~ 1~  97-98 1,~--l---~--+---~-~-t- 3~ -~- --'-----  93-94 EJ 94-95  95-96 IIJ 96-97  97-98 NORTH LITTLE ROCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS 5 YEAR TRENDS Action 10: Home Suspensions 700 .--------------------, 600 500 400 300 ,_ _ ----------- -  93-94 200 100 0 [TI 94-95  95-96 IT] 96-97  97-98  II II .-.-.. 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A situation in which a desire outcome or solution is impossible to attain because of a set of inherently illogical rules or conditions\nb. The rules or conditions that create such a situation. 2. A situation or predicament characterized by absurdity or senselessness. 3. A contradictory or self-defeating course of action. 4. A tricky or disadvantageous condition. Ill Center Street, Suite 1610, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501-376-9967 Fax: 501-376-6556 email: Aggiemw2@AOL.comin ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION Greater Opportunity Through Innovative Change I I I I - I  I  I ' I 4 'JUN 2 W97 EDUCATION POLICY ANALYSIS A Catch-22 and More Little Rocks Incentive Schools (After Catch 22, A novel by Joseph Heller) by Bob Morgan Summer 1997 For those that never knew or have forgotten, a Catch-22 is: 1. 2. 3. 4. a. A situation in which a desire outcome or solution is impossible to attain because of a set of inherently illogical rules or conditions\nb. The rules or conditions that create such a situation. A situation or predicament characterized by absurdity or senselessness. A contradictory or self-defeating course of action. A tricky or disadvantageous condition. 111 Center Street, Suite 1610, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501-376-9967 Fax: 501-376-6556 email: Aggiemw2@AOL.comIMP ARKANSAS POLICY FOUNDATION Greater Oplmrhmity Tfirou^ Innovative Change Foreword With special acknowledgment and appreciation to the University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) and an unequivocal endorsement for its timely and candid study...  Plain Talk: The Future of Little Rock's Public Schools II In introducing, last February, their milestone analysis of Little Rock's deeply disturbing school crisis and the serious challenges represented by our city's long-running desegregation case, UALR authors quoted Thomas Jefferson. II II n II fl H II II II II II II I know of no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves\nand if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion. Thomas Jefferson Jefferson was right to trust in the power of citizenship and the innate will of people to do what is right and best. And UALR was right to sound a call for the broadest possible citizen involvement in solving our education woes. The key to ending the school crisis in Little Rock hinges on bringing the full community back into the process of changefully armed with facts, knowledge and information, and empowered to get the job done. Responsibility for repairing and restoring high quality education in Little Rock cannotmust not be solely left to those with narrowly defined agendas. They are destined to fail\nand as evidence of their failure, nothing has happened after all these years that resolves our crisis in spite of their continuing actions. Those who would, at all costs, preserve and protect their own interests in this tragedy perpetrate a great wrong on our community and its children. Resolution can never come from the war of competing interests. Nor will courts and government get the job done. They can, however, play a pivotal role in facilitating a return of local control and autonomy. Give responsibility back to the people who own the system and who pay for it. When this happens we will fix our schools and rescue future generations from the continued failure that has characterized public education in Little Rock. The UALR study, in a stunning rebirth of community frankness and intellectual honesty, offered up more \"plain talk\" on our schools than we have heard in years. It is refreshing beyond measure. The Arkansas Policy Foundation pledges to continue the trend by offering more \"plain talk\" from time to time. We begin with an insightful analysis of the \"Catch 22\" aspects of our incentive schools. The commentary that follows was developed by Bob Morgan, a former Associate Monitor with the Office of Desegregation Monitoring. We commend it to your review and believe it to be a timely and eye-opening analysis. Michael Watson President, APF Jack T. \"Steve  Stephens, Jr. Chairman, APFSchools are established those seats attributable to LRSD will be available for those students who otherwise would or could have been assigned to an incentive school\nany recruitment and/or any II assignment shall be in accordance with each districts student assignment plan. (Point 2) ll As to Point I - This provision is a Catch-22 because as the white enrollment decreased in size there were no applicants for these seats yet the Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM) has insisted that the seats be held long after black parents who could have used the seats had made other choices) Point 2 - For at least six years the LRSD must keep incentive schools but could not phase them out as intended, yet another Catch-22 situation. As inter-district schools were built only a small number of seats were taken out of service at Ish and Stephens compared to the seats added at M. L. King, Washington, Crystal Hill and Clinton The double funding obligation is also ordered by the plan: \"Funding for the incentive schools shall be set at two times the level for the elementary area schools to ensure that the children who are in racially-isolated settings are provided meaningful opportunities for desegregated \u0026gt;1 n I I I I experiences/activities. (Point 1) The purpose of the incentive school program is to promote and ensure academic excellence in schools that have been difficult to desegregate. (Point 2) It is believed that the incentive school program will not only compensate the victims of segregation, but the program will also serve as a tool for promoting meaningful and long-lasting desegregation in these schools and in the entire school district.\"(Point 3) As to Point 1 - Certainly with the high percentage of black students in area schools and the low percentage of white students there is not much meaningful opportunity for desegregated experiences/activities\". Catch-22 once again! Point 2 - The purpose of the incentive school program should not be confused with the purpose of the schools which was to put enough black students into them to create a situation where a 60 40 black white ratio would have been possible. Point 3 - The incentive school program is too broad and nebulous to accomplish this goal. How would meaningful and long-lasting desegregation promoted by this tool be measured? At the time the desegregation plan was sanctioned by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in December of 1990 there were 9,344 children in the LRSD area schools. There were 5,980 black children and 3,364 of other races. To attain the 60/40 ratio 934 black children would have to be assigned to incentive schools. To the credit of the LRSD the enrollment numbers confirm that about 400 black students were transferred to incentive schools and there was an increase in other race enrollment, improving the area school ratio in the 91-92 school year. In the 92-93 school year incentive school enrollment decreased by 298. Analysis of enrollment numbers is difficult because of the variables to consider: demographic changes out of the inner city, the closing of Ish and Stephens, the construction of inter-district schools, etc. The almost explosive growth of four- year-old classes also distorts the analysis. However, the strict adherence to incentive schools limited the ability of the district to adapt, and to devise and execute policies that would have retained and attracted more white and other race children. The Little Rock incentive schools fit the description of a Catch - 22! 2I A CATCH 22 AND MORE - LITTLE ROCK INCENTIVE SCHOOLS [AFTER CATCH-22, A NOVEL BY JOSEPH HELLER] For those that never knew or have forgotten a Catch-22 is 1. a. A situation in which a desired outcome or solution is impossible to attain because of a set of inherently illogical rules or conditions: b. The rules or conditions that create such a situation. 2. A situation or predicament characterized by absurdity or senselessness. 3. A contradictory or self-defeating course of action. 4. A tricky or disadvantageous condition.' p I For those new to the Little Rock school desegregation case, you might not be aware of what an incentive school is or why we happen to have them in the Little Rock School District. Some of the explanation will become evident as we continue, but the incentive school remedy to the wrongs of discrimination is traceable back to a law case involving the Detroit School District commonly referred to, as \"Milliken 11\". In this case the United States Supreme Court ordered additional funds to improve Detroit's segregated minority schools. The decision stated that the education components were a means to \"restore the victims of discriminatory conduct to the position they would have enjoyed in the absence of such conduct\". p p The parties in the Little Rock school desegregation case in January 1989 incorporated the Milliken case approach into their agreement thereby creating the \"incentive schools\" as the vehicle to desegregate the district. They were to motivate black children to higher achievement despite a segregated setting and the program quality was to be an \"incentive\" for white parents to choose them. Why are the Incentive Schools a Catch-22? p The desired Incentive Schools solution is plainly spelled out in the Inter-district Plan page 4: 11' There shall be a limited number of incentive schools, for a period of at least six years, sufficient  to accommodate that number of black students who, by attending these schools, make it possible to achieve a student population in the remaining Little Rock schools (elementary area schools) of 55 percent black and 45 percent white with a variance of 5 percent. The recruitment of white students to these elementary area schools may increase the percentage of white students in these schools to a maximum percentage of 60 percent. The incentive schools shall be: Franklin, Garland, Ish^, Mitchell, Rightsell, Rockefeller, and Stephens. The incentive schools will be desegregated in phases through a combination of white recruitment into the incentive schools, and by reserving a designated number of seats in each incoming kindergarten class for the enrollment of white students. (Point 1) As new Interdistrict 1 The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition copyright  1992 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Electronic version licensed from InfoSoft International, Inc. All rights reserved. Ish closed at the end of the school year 1992-93. ^Stephens closed at the end of the school year 1993-94How did Little Rock get into this Catch- 22? I Federal Judge Henry Woods rejected the Little Rock School District plan that had been submitted to him for approval and prophetically said \"The plan adequately explains why the Incentive Schools, but fails to explain how...The availability of \"double funding\" is meaningless if the programs on which the money is spent are not designed and implemented to achieve educational excellence. M He knew the plan would fail by saying \"Approval of the LRSD long range plan would have resulted in progressive segregation of elementary schools over a six year period.\" In fact that has happened. I I The Little Rock School District appealed Judge Woods' rejection of the plan to the Eighth Circuit Court. Judge Woods recused himself from the case and it was assigned to Judge Susan Weber Wright, who still has the responsibility for it. In its argument for the acceptance of its desegregation plan the district promised everything, with an attitude that getting out of court was the primary objective. The district naively thought that the court would release them on their own recognizance to do whatever they wanted once the desegregation plan was approved. The district must have been surprised when the Eighth Circuit Court Order of December 1990 continued court supervision and created the Office of Desegregation Monitoring with primary responsibility for monitoring the incentive school implementation. I Do the Incentive Schools provide a workable, equitable solution? I I The Eighth Circuit order* states A court has a strong interest in not involving itself, along with the prestige of the law in an ongoing equitable decree which is manifestly unworkable or plainly unconstitutional on its face. In addition, this is a class action, and courts are not obliged, indeed they are not permitted to approve settlements that are unfair to class members, or negotiated by inadequate class representatives. II I I Reference also the years of Incentive School Monitoring Reports from the Office of Desegregation Monitoring. Basically these reports are quality control reports on the efforts of the LRSD to follow the plan. They find that the district either by design, ineptitude or poor execution is unable to make the schools work. The District Court has expressed reservations about the Incentive Schools and the plan in general but the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals imposed the terms and conditions of this desegregation plan and in effect gave the District Court its \"marching orders\". The District Court judge has made suggestions to the parties as to remedies that they might seek, even asking that the law be researched to determine if another case involving a consent decree could be used to seek relief on the basis of \"changed circumstances\", but no motions were ever filed using \"changed circumstances\". Circumstances have changed in the LRSD. In regard to the Incentive Schools the parties have failed to acknowledge the shift in population out of the so called inner city to southern Little Rock. That shift was recognized by the Joshua Intervenors when they brought suit to reapportion the school board zones, but they have failed in their representation of those children that moved from Incentive Schools to the 09 zip code or to address the westward growth of the city. The District Court also took the unusual step of holding hearings on its own to determine if the Incentive Schools were a viable tool in this desegregation case. Nationally recognized 4 Page 35 Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals order of December 1990 3professionals were invited to appear in open court to help provide the District Court and community with some indication if the incentive schools were effective, and if ineffective what new strategies might hold promise for Little Rock. Dr. Herbert Wahlberg, an educational psychologist, testified that the extra funding and enhancements of incentive schools had failed to raise the achievement scores of black children. He stated that he did not believe that incentive schools were effective in raising achievement levels anywhere: he stated that he did not know whether the failure was caused by poor implementation or whether the theory simply does not work. Wahlberg testified that the schools failed in three aspects: They failed to attract white children, achievement scores of black children were not raised, and the \"exotic\" curriculum was inefficiently implemented so that it harmed learning. Wahlberg was asked what he would do to help disadvantaged students in the Little Rock School District. He stated that there is a crisis of achievement in the United States, not just in Little Rock. He said that he would concentrate on learning, would assign more homework, extend the school year and would also change methods of teaching to incorporate mastery learning and cooperative learning. Dr. David Armor stated that most efforts to desegregate schools are counterproductive and do not improve achievement. He said \"my opinion here is that one of the reasons why racial balance by itself doesn't have an impact is that, in fact, it has to overcome really major kinds of family background differences in economics and education. And there's not really a single desegregation plan to my knowledge that has ever overcome those economic conditions, because they are not aimed at the family. They are aimed at school buildings and students and faculty.\" In his expert opinion then, the LRSD desegregation plan was not a workable solution toward reducing the disparity or improving the achievement of black children. Dr. Gary Orfield, of the Harvard Project on School Desegregation, led the writing of a report Giving Separate But Equal Another Chance\", which goes into some detail as to how unworkable the LRSD incentive schools are, also testified. One telling comment on how unworkable the plan was is \"The implementation of Little Rock's Milliken II plan illustrates how unchecked planning and design procedures common in such remedies can produce fundamentally incoherent, ill- conceived and unaffordable programs which so far have demonstrated little promise for reducing educational inequity.\" In his testimony here, he stated that the incentive school plan had lots of conceptual problems magnified with poor implementation. The incentive school plan, he said, was burdensome and complex, required big energy for a low payoff, and contributed to administrative overload. In response to a direct question Orfield said the benefits expected couldn't be obtained. The District Court, having heard this testimony, has not issued an order or opinion, perhaps waiting for a \"white knight\" or \"silver bullet\" solution to this \"Catch-22\" that would free it from issuing a controversial opinion. To the LRSD this testimony could be a \"silver bullet\", but so armed the LRSD has not asked for relief from the District Court. p p p p p p p p p p p Are the Incentive Schools unfair to class members? k This desegregation case is a class action suit and all black children in the LRSD are members of the class\nthose black children for whom relief was sought from the courts. The double funding (LRSD has expended far above the actual double funding obligation) has proven ineffective in improving achievement in the incentive schools and promoting k 4desegregation. Those 64% of class members attending area schools are consequently deprived of scarce resources. In year after year of budget cuts, when computer aides, instructional aides, music teachers, new computers etc. were stricken from the budget, area schools bore the brunt of cuts while incentive school budgets were sacrosanct. The attached chart shows clearly the extent of the inequity to class members in other than incentive schools (area schools, magnet schools and inter-district schools). The LRSD unfortunately has a large percentage (58.52%) of its elementary students that are considered \"disadvantaged\". Of 7,824 disadvantaged children most of whom are black, only 1,167(15%) are enrolled in incentive schools while 6,658 (85%) are in other schools. Of the ten schools (41% of the total) with the highest numbers of disadvantaged children, only Franklin is an incentive school. The 6,658 children needing help require our attention. If one black child was being physically abused in these schools the public outcry would be loud and clear to correct that inequity. Yet this is a different form of abuse inflicted on thousands of children that is ignored. These abused children need early and concentrated help to ever achieve at an acceptable level. I The editorial page of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette on April 15, 1997 (tax day) addressed the same question, albeit in a different context: \"The greatest social injustice of American society is no, not the back-breaking tax burden foisted on poor working families (including a tax on their groceries in Arkansas) but a system of public education that deprives the children of the poor and ghettoized of anything like an equal chance at acquiring knowledge, self-discipline, and the self- respect that comes with real accomplishment. These kids are being set up for one heckuva fall.\" I I I I I I I I 5School WASHINGTON WAKEFIELD CHICOT FRAhKUN MABELVALE WATSON CLOYffIDALE WEADOWCUFF BOOKS? WLSON Totd StiKlerts 602 426 430 377 429 423 402 402 601 366 Hack 391 365 333 352 306 350 348 304 319 297 Other 211 61 97 25 123 73 54 98 282 69 Black% 64.95% 85.68% 77.44% 93.37% 71.33% 82.74% 86.57% 75.62% 53.08% 81.15% Frcc/Rcduccd Meals Percent 6298% 81.07% 77.31% 86.52% 73.88% 74.83% 77.97% 73.33% 46.94% 73.70% Totd Disadvantaged 379 345 332 326 317 317 313 295 282 270 ML KING DODD MITCFELL BASELINE BALE GARLAhD GEYB? SPRINGS CARXiER \"ROCKEFELLB? MCOB?MOTT 488 284 243 284 307 237 278 627 314 484 252 188 237 223 224 223 223 323 211 262 236 96 6 61 83 14 55 304 103 222 51.64% 66.20% 97.53% 78.52% 7296% 94.09% 80.22% 51.52% 67.20% 54.13% 51.71% 86.90% 98.45% 81.73% 74.93% 94.55% 76.56% 33.02% 65.92% 41.32% 252 247 239 232 230 224 213 207 207 200 p B P WESTERN HILLS JEFFB^SON BRADY FULBRIGHT PULASKI HTS FAIR PARK ** RIGHTSELL FOREST PARK TERRY ROMINE 320 506 374 509 422 242 205 434 537 277 209 220 238 247 201 198 197 204 241 192 111 286 136 262 221 44 8 230 296 85 65.31% 43.48% 63.64% 48.53% 47.63% 81.82% 96.10% 47.00% 44.88% 69.31% 61.32% 38.34% 49.61% 36.15% 43.55% 75.46% 8296% 36.95% 28.65% 54.59% 196 194 186 184 184 183 170 160 154 151 P   P BADGETT WOODRUFF GIBBS OTTER CREEK WLLIAMS 185 202 309 332 513 13371 151 136 164 135 264 8728 65% 34 66 145 197 249 4643 35% 81.62% 67.33% 53.07% 40.66% 51.46% 77.73% 68.46% 39.35% 34.83% 2242% Total Disadvantaged in Incentive Schools Total Disadvantaged in Other Schools 144 138 122 116 115 7824 58.52% 1167 6658 15% 85% Mt Incenthe Schools The enrollment figures are based on the 1995-96 school year. The chart is based on information obtained from the LRSD. II P I 6Is money being wasted? On page 40 of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals order of December 1990, the Court wrote \"If the District Court becomes convinced in the future that money is being wasted, and that desegregation obligations are being flouted, it will be fully authorized to take appropriate remedial action. tl Some people have argued that none of the money spent on children is wasted money. But a prudent person would suggest that there is waste if spending on \"exotic\" programs is done carelessly or if there is a vacant seat in a classroom or on a school bus, if facilities are neglected, if necessary supplies are not purchased, or expensive items are purchased then are not used or are misused. The extra staff at the incentive schools including underutilized teachers, and class size limitations is waste. The old buildings that are in constant need of repair and are energy inefficient constitute a waste of resources. A particularly embanassing waste was the Program for Accelerated Learning (PAL) on which almost twenty million dollars was expended with poor results. I I I The excess number of seats with the resultant overstaffing in the school district and the failure of the school board to reduce the excess by closing schools is waste of the highest magnitude. In other school districts (Cleveland Ohio, Hartford Connecticut and the District of Columbia) the Court recognized the waste of excess capacity and ordered schools closed. Cleveland closed 14 at one time\nD.C. is under order to close 16. Most of the old incentive schools already have replacement schools in the area (M. L. King, Carver, and Washington) or seats available in the new PCSSD Interdistrict Schools (Clinton and Crystal Hill). For year after year the Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM) has calculated the double funding obligation of the LRSD for the incentive schools and in almost every year expenses in the incentive schools have exceeded that obligation. In the December 18, 1996 ODM report on incentive school double funding Recommendation 1 stated \"In each annual budget, allot an amount of money adequate to meet the double funding obligation in the incentive schools, and then control expenditures to prevent overspending that budget category.\" This is a classic \"Catch- 22\" for the only way to control expenditures is to cut the wasteful programs and extra staff, but cuts have not been looked on favorably by the District Court. Would a prudent person say there is waste in the LRSD Incentive Schools? I Why are the Incentive Schools so important? The Incentive Schools are the crux of the LRSD desegregation plan. The Interdistrict Plan still would exist and the Financial Settlement still would exist, but if the Incentive School provisions in the LRSD Desegregation Plan were removed there would not be much left. Most of that remainder is obsolete timelines or has lost its significance i.e. the pages devoted to curriculum at Parkview High School. In its December 1990 order, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals said on page 38 \"In order for some schools to be well integrated it may be necessary to tolerate a small number of all-black 7schools.\" (Emphasis added) and on page 39 \"The commitment to provide double funding for the incentive schools is crucial to our holding that the settlement plans are not unconstitutional per se.\" This would imply that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals felt too, that the Incentive Schools were the crux of the desegregation plan for the LRSD. Our schools have not become well integrated and we have created a class within a class. The continued existence of the incentive schools serves the purpose of various special interest groups. These groups could be called the \"desegregation establishment\". Their interests might be power, influence or continued existence. It has little to do with children, black or white. n What Next? v The importance of doing something now to help our disadvantaged black children to be successful is obviously important to the black community but it is important to the white community as well. As a society we cannot tolerate a perpetuation, under a new guise, of the two tiered education system of segregation. We cannot allow a black child to fail to learn to read in the first grade and then whine when lack of accomplishment by that child leads to discipline problems in the fourth and tragically later on, a prison sentence. II II The Incentive Schools are not the answer to this problem! II Time has run out on the Little Rock School District. The Incentive Schools have been around since 1990 and certainly have not achieved their objective. The district is about to start the tenth stanza of the same old song. To put it another way we have a 1966 Buick and if we paint it, put new tires on it and get the best radio money can buy we still have a 1966 Buick not a 1997 Cadillac. We need a new transportation system not a fixed up old car! II I A noted management book \"High Velocity Culture Change\" warns \"Culture change moves at a slow crawl if the existing culture gets to call the shots on methodology. Or to put it another way, you'll have trouble creating a new culture if you insist on ways that are consistent with the old one.\" They also point out that we are in an era where organizations must adopt a \"do what works\" mentality instead of trying to live out a \"do what feels good\" philosophy. V R The LRSD is too tied to the old culture and lacks the board leadership and management capability to even ask for change. The chilling effect of being involved in court for so many years has created a paranoid mentality that stifles innovation. The current efforts of the district using various \"work groups\" while commendable are simply those new tires on an old car. We need the money that is being spent on this tired old, out of gas car to provide equity to our children and the seed capital for innovative change. R R By any basic category for evaluation  such as educational, managerial, financial, and discipline  the school system has failed our children placing itself in a state of educational and operational crisis. Fundamental justice for the school children, their parents, and all the taxpayers and citizens who support and depend upon the LRSD, requires a complete overhaul in governance structure and management systems. 8I Because action by the parties is lacking the District Court appears to be the only authority with the capability to force the necessary systemic change that is needed. It should act unilaterally to change the status quo and provide the guidance towards new solutions and reform. There should be a new approach to the issue of governance. The present system is not working but we pretend that it is as evidenced by the \"business as usual\" search effort for a new superintendent and the failure of the board of directors to address the financial situation. Other districts have faced the same types of problems and different authorities have imposed new governance for failed school systems as precedent. In the District of Columbia, Chicago, Hartford and Newark, the existing leadership systems were replaced by structures more accountable for education performance, less bureaucratic, and less sensitive to politics. I Most recently, the Connecticut legislature on April 16, 1997 took control from the Hartford School Board and created a trusteeship. In New Jersey three school districts, Jersey City, Patterson and Newark have had new governance imposed on them. On a larger scale the Kentucky Supreme Court in 1990 ordered complete school reform from finance to curriculum for the entire State of Kentucky and the latest reports are very favorable. Is it a transferable system? H There are some who feel the Kentucky story is too unique to be transferable, because it was n5 launched by a court case and swept out the old system. \"But that may be its very strength: I Improving America's schools may demand radical surgery rather than piece-meal experimentation. By dumping an inadequate system and starting from scratch, by investing more and tying funding to performance, Kentucky has boosted its children's academic prospects. Arguably, that has lifted I .,6 its economic prospects as well. Those are important lessons from an unlikely place. The goal of sweeping change is to not only improve the efficiency of management, but also, and more importantly, educational effectiveness. The mission of any school system is to educate students and its failure in this mission provides a compelling basis for intervention. For Little Rock a governance structure would have to be established to insure accountability to the District Court and community. Accountability not based on numbers of tasks performed, bodies counted, maps on the wall, color of the paint etc. but on the financial stability of the district and the achievement of our children. Plain Talk, the UALR report identifies several \"backlog\" items as priorities and there are others but the issues and problems are overwhelming for this district to address. A court appointed Chief Operating Officer with court and community support, working with a new superintendent might provide a radical format for success. We know where the current path leads - to failure. The problem of achievement in the early grades is another issue requiring immediate court intervention. The District Court should order that attention be directed to improving achievement. Currently there is no Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, no direction and the usual dysfunctional result. There needs to be professional leadership by staff with proven track records of curriculum development, staff development and innovation. Plain Talk, the UALR report called for bold experimentation to identify \"things that work\". We have some people in the district that 5 Susan Traiman, Director of the Education Initiative for the Business Roundtable from Business Week April 7,1997  Peter Galuszka in Harlan County Ky. -Business Week April 7, 1997 9are successful in implementing programs and the new leadership should use them as examples that the LRSD can do things successfully. Instead of a new desegregation plan the court should order that an education plan with the goal of increased achievement for all LRSD students be implemented. Again from \"High Velocity Culture Change\": II It's time for tough love. Caring Harder. Caring enough to take the company (district) through the tough, unpopular struggle of culture change so that it can survive. Trying not to disturb people, seeking to appease everybody by taking it slow and easy, can be the crudest move of all.\" p Parting Words p As the Little Rock School District searches for a new superintendent and the work groups continue their tasks. Plain Talk, the UALR report on the LRSD, has appropriate comments in Chapter 7 that bolster the previous section and are worth repeating. II p It is hard to avoid the conclusion that the problem is systemic. Changing the p players, specifically the superintendents, has not changed the outcome of the game. Figure 7-1 indicates that they are simply burning out sooner. It is also hard to avoid the conclusion that some important changes a modem urban school district should undertake simply will not occur, given the current complexity of the decision-making environment. For example, a strong case can be made for offering a calendar and schedule deliberately constructed to fit the needs and schedules of parents and families today. But it is obvious that LRSD officials do not have the time and energy to develop and put into place a revised or p p p expanded calendar and schedule. II Continued: p What Does It Add Up To? Several observations seem unavoidable after this review of the sources and consequences of complexity as faced by LRSD officials. p The environment within which LRSD officials operate is so complex that it is crippling. The superintendent and the central administration frequently suffer \"system overload\"like an electrical power system sometimes does in extremely hot weather, or like a tractor does when too many heavy wagons have been hitched at one time. p k The LRSD cannot unilaterally simplify the decision-making environment within which it operates. The keys to a manageable future lie outside the LRSD itselfin the hands of the community and the court. k k The LRSD needs stable leadership to give it direction and consistency and to assure soundness in all its operations. Since 1982, however, the LRSD has had six \"permanent\" and four interim superintendents\na total of 10 leadership changes in k 10 k riI I 15 years. Frequent changes in leadership have meant that instability and uncertainty have become almost permanent features, with negative effects on the morale and performance of school personnel. Frequent changes in leadership also undermine public confidence in an organization. In a fundamental sense, it does not appear to matter who the superintendent is. We conclude with an assessment of the status quo as reflected in comments by former superintendents:  Little Rock would be one of the top five most troublesome desegregation cases in the country. The district has the reputation of just not being workable at all.  The Little Rock desegregation plan is so complex and so difficult to administer, it is preordained that people cannot carry out the plan in the schools.  The desegregation plan in Little Rock is unworkable. It is so prescriptive that it ties the hands of the superintendent and the board. The system is like a dysfunctional family. You have a system that is set up to fail.  The way things are now, a superintendent cannot succeed. I Observations and Options The status quo is an option that could be chosen deliberately or by default. But the plans that were intended to be a pathway out of an undesirable situation in 1989 have become an impediment to progress.\" I Post Script I Only fundamental change will reverse the situation as described in \"Plain Talk\" and this paper. The community of Little Rock must have the civic will to institute a structure for the public schools that puts students first, links performance and accountability for education results, and provides a disciplined environment in which learning can occur. Achieving this objective requires that the District's parents and children, its teachers, and other school system employees recognize that the status quo is harmful to the goals of a quality public education and therefore is unacceptable. At this time the civic will is lacking and the responsible officials don't have the collective strength to make necessary changes. Action by the court would be loudly decried as \"more federal intervention\" but it could force change and prepare the district for a return to complete local control. Since 1957 the federal court has been involved with this district\nlet 1997 be the year that the court defines the terms of disengagement. 11I Afterthoughts on Bob Morgan's Suggestions I Where there is a will, there is a way. The people have the will. Even the Judge may have it. The school board doesn't. I I I Bob Morgan's timely suggestions are born out of a sincere desire to avert the serious consequences of an almost certain economic collapse of the Little Rock School District. He is among a handful of area business and political leaders who have astutely discerned that the district simply cannot operate, or move forward, with any real success under the status quo of the current desegregation plan. Something must changeand quickly. The Catch-22 of the incentive schools in Little Rock is, indeed, a convoluted and complex barrier to freeing our schools from federal oversight and the clutches of a \"consent decree\" that, in many respects, seems unbreakable. I Dire situations often call for unprecedented solutions and Little Rock is surely a case where bold actionas opposed to no actionis warranted. The judge has reason to intervene even in a consent decree if there is a defect in the plan (this plan is demonstrably unworkable) or if there is a change of circumstances (as LRSD has had) or to further the original purpose of the plan. What better purpose could be served than restoring a measure of equity to disadvantaged black children. I I Still, while there may be some precedent for a judge's unilaterally intervening in a desegregation case ( Hillsborough County in Florida), several APF legal experts on desegregation issues feel it is unlikely that Judge Susan Weber Wright would take such action. The responsibilities she would take upon herself would be enormous-with no real guarantees of success. It would be risky for one person to assume such a burden-especially a judge. Moreover, in a time when \"judicial activism\" is an issue dominating the national policy debate, judges are taking care to stick to their role of upholding law rather than making it. Never-the-less, Bob Morgan has made the all-important first part of a critical argument that provides compelling reasons to dissolve the plan. The Catch-22 of incentive schools and the structure of the plan itself make it \"impossible\" to break or to administer. I What would further compel a judge to \"break a contract\" between parties? APF believes it hinges on a demonstration of political and civic will by the people. The current obstacle is, of course, the local school boardthe seven member elected body representing the people. Some school board members are captive to special interests who clearly have a stake in the case. Others fear the personal or business consequences of being too bold or aggressive. The people of Little Rock have been content to tolerate a board unwilling to unify on this issue and seek its resolution. So have many local politicians and business leaders. The political and civic will is simply not there yet, or a school board reflective of that will would be in place. And until the Judge sees an expression of such will, it is likely she will not act regardless of who may file a motion or seek to intervene. I I In the meantime, a growing number of business leaders are suggesting that it may, in fact, take the district's financial collapse to disrupt the status quo and set the stage for a whole new paradigm of education...one open to ideas such as charter schools and parental choice. They may be right. The war of competing interests will rage on in Little Rock's desegregation case\nthe peoplefrustrated by the dominance of those interestswill continue exhibiting a sense of futility in affecting change, and the Judge will sit and wait...and wait...and wait. I And in her waiting there is a disturbing irony. Why? Because Judge Wright likely wants relief for Little Rock's schools as much the people in this city want it. But she needs visible evidence in her courtof a community and its leaders united in their common will to take responsibility for such a dramatic change. Little Rock is more than ready\nweary of the disabling and divisive effects of the nation's longest running desegregation case (forty years). But the school board itself, representing the people, cannot seem to muster the wisdom or courage to lead a desperately needed initiative for the sake of our schools and our children. They cannot find their own collective political will to band together, putting children above all else, and move for our release. Until they do. Little Rock will remain a community torn by competing education interests and hostage to its past. Will we ever move on? The answer, at least for now, appears to be no. Michael Watson, President, APF\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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Chief Operating Officer Voyager Foundation Dallas, Texas Sherry Tupper, Executive Director Voyager Foundation Dallas, TexasLocal Visitors/Participants Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent Anne Brown, ODM JoEvelyn Elston, Pupil Services Sharon Faulkenberry, Teacher - Rightsell Incentive School Charlene Pierce, Teacher - Rightsell Incentive School Francella Dodson, Teacher - Rightsell Incentive School Darian Smith, Teacher - Rightsell Incentive School Marion Woods, Staff Development Work Group Pat Price, Early Childhood Charlie Neal, Procurement John Ruffin, Information Services Lucy Lyon, Technology Work Group Dr. Loretta Davenport, Philander Smith College Dr. Bill Geiger, UALR Mary Kaye Rowe, Theme Specialist - Rockefeller Incentive School Melissa Guldin, ODM Betty Raper, Staff Development Work Group Dr. Ed Jackson, Planning, Research and Evaluation Joy Springer, Joshua Intervenor Attorney John Walker, Joshua Intervenor Polly Ramer, ODM Mary Menking, Principal - Williams Magnet Leon Adams, Federal Programs Dr. Tish Henslee, UALR Suellen Vann, Communications Brady Gadberry, Labor Relations Mark Milhollen, Business OfficeGeneral Information Page Timeline 1-2 Background Information (History) 3 Purpose 4 Overview 5 Process 6-7 Common Standards 8 Recommendations 9 Individual School Plans Franklin Garland Mitchell Rightsell RockefellerIncentive SchooCyVortz ^rouj) 'TimeCine Task Select Committee Members Incentive School Work Group Meeting Ideas for Planning Strategies Successful Programs in the Magnet Schools Issue Incentive School Desegregation Book Superintendents Charge Incentive School Work Group Meeting Incentive School Work Group Meeting Incentive School Work Group Meeting Mail Meeting Schedules Review Incentive Test Scores Incentive School Work Group Meeting Incentive School Work Group Meeting Rough Draft for April 24 Review Surveys__________ Memphis School District Visit Omaha Visit Board Report_______ Voyager Visit - Dallas Incentive School Work Group Meeting Review Survevs School Visitation Reports Incentive School Work Group Meeting Timeline February - March March 5 Person Responsible Dr. Don Roberts______ Team Members March 5 March 5 March 5 March 12 March 12 March 26 April 1 April 3 April 9 April 9 April 16 April 16 April 23 April 23 April 23 April 24_______ April 28 - May 2 April 30 April 30 April 30 May 7 Gene Jones Sadie Mitchell Team Members Dr. Don Roberts Team Members Team Members Team Members Margaret Gremillion PRE Team Members Team Members Team Members_________ PRE__________________ Team Members (Matthis, Gaddy, Milton, Magness, Ward) _________ Sharon Brooks_________ Team Members_________ Team Members (Mangan, Gaddy, Brooks, Matthis) Team Members Kathy Penn-Norman Representatives Team Members 1Task Incentive School Work Group Meeting Rough Draft for May Report Incentive School Work Group Meeting Incentive School Work Group Meeting Individual School Plan Reports Incentive School Work Group Meeting Final Review Meeting Print Final Product Board Report Timeline May 14 May 14 May 21 May 28 June June 9 June 11 June 11 June 14 *Agendas are available for each meeting Person Responsible Team Members Team Members Team Members Team Members School Principals and Staff Team Members Principals Team Members Team Members 2BACKGROUND INFORMATION (HISTORY) Incentive School programs of old made too many promises or demands that have resulted in little success. Of course, this conclusion depends upon the authors representing the information. For example, the recent report, PLAIN TALK from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock suggests that \"students in some incentive schools score as high as, and in some cases higher than the magnet students at the comparable grade level.\" Although the original goals of the Incentive Schools grant detailed programs, many of the same programs have not brought about significant academic success for many students. 3I PURPOSE OF THE INCENTIVE SCHOOL WORK GROUP | TTie purpose of the Incentive School Work Group was to develop innovative ideas that would enhance the programs and curriculum. The work group was given the charge to brainstorm, research and visit other schools in preparation for writino model individual school plans. 4OVERVIEW The leaders and participants on the Incentive Schools Work Group determined recommendations under which all incentive schools will operate. The process began by reviewing and discussing the scope of programs offered in each of the five Incentive Schools\nFranklin, Garland, Mitchell, Rightsell, and Rockefeller. All schools developed an individual school plan designed to improve the quality of education. The Group was concerned with the effects of Incentive School programs as based upon student achievement, attitudes, perceptions and behaviors. Each staff and school community participated in a survey to determine which programs helped students to achieve. The response to surveys explored such ideas as school programs, educational benefits, and student achievement (academic performance). The surveys were open-ended. The answers were not limited to the choices typically offered in multipie-choice type surveys, answers with specific perceptions. This approach permitted 5PROCESS Dr. Don Roberts, Superintendent of the Little Rock School District, was instrumental in declaring the directions of the committee. Dr. Roberts believed that the team should review areas that may need adjustments. With the goal of the committee clear, a major investigation was underway. Considerable discussions followed as committee members worked to get a solid understanding of the task. Indeed, the cornmittee reviewed the existing desegregation plan along with a generous reflection of available research on various topics, including the success of the Voyager Program. The Voyager Program, a private-for-profit program, operates in full partnership with local schools. The expressed desires documented in the earlier surveys compelled the in-depth look at this particular program. After hearing about this program. Committee members believed an on-site visit to Dallas, Texas was appropriate. Voyager appeared to represent a strategy that would enhance the Extended Day Program offered in Incentive Schools. Following the earlier on-site visit, Chad Wooley, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Sherry Tupper, Executive Director of the Voyager Foundation were invited to Little Rock to formally present a model of Voyager's academic program. The list of individuals present included school faculty members, parents and other interested parties who represented the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock's Philander Smith College, the Office of Desegregation Monitoring, the District's Division of Federal Programs, the District's Office of Pupil Services/CARE and the Joshua Intervenors. During the presentation, Wooley asserted the important relationships between \"hands-on adventures and enthusiastic real-life work that prepare children for a successful future.\" Specific articles (\"A Blueprint for Action,\" a product of the National Council on Educating Black Children) and test data also were used to help in deciding upon the next steps. The entire process encouraged site visits to Omaha (Nebraska), Dalias (Texas), Fort VVorth (Texas), and Memphis (Tennessee). During the on-site visits observers identified activities that supported the following:  Memphis Paideia Program  Memphis New American Schools (NAS) Co-NECT Design  Memphis Modern Red Schoolhouse  Memphis Accelerated Learning Centers  Little Rock Success For All  Dallas Vertical/Horizontal Planning  Dallas Voyager - Expanded Learning  Fort Worth Applied Learning Centers In There is evidence that program recommendations, initially proper, are far less necessary to support a wide range of opportunities in incentive schools, keeping with this premise, the committee looked at the distinction of magnet 6schools and other successfully-proven schools by visiting with identified school principals\nand by reviewing information obtained from such national meetings as the Magnet School Conference held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada\nCalifornia's National School Board Conference and Atlanta, Georgia's Conference on Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity in the Public School, This brings us to the heart of the problem for each incentive school. The findings point out that some programs such as Writing to Read, Writing Across the Curriculum, Reading Across the Curriculum, and African-American History may be regarded as unnecessary components of the district's curriculum. The truth is that the district's curriculum is quite different today and does not require such specific additions. The findings also conclude that quality training for untrained staff members could greatly enhance the role of all parties as well as the success of all programs. Finally, the committee asked in many different ways, \"How can we best ensure more success for the students served by Incentive Schools? It seems safe to conclude that, based upon the process followed, the design of the suggested changes in Incentive Schools are possible and will have positive effects on the success of each school and student achievement. 7COMMON STANDARDS FOR ALL INCENTIVE SCHOOLS Philosophy, Mission and Goals The Each incentive school offers a blueprint for facilitating improvement beyond the basic elements of school organization with dramatic interventions. The approaches are ail linked to student achievement as well as improved student performance. A parent component is also a part of the successful conditions desired. The school improvement efforts included in the following pages launch new initiatives designed to improve incentive schools. This new beginning serves to encourage parents, staff and students in the remarkable potential of emerging model schools. An emphasis on results should produce maximum academic benefits for all students. The systematic, organized efforts proposed are almost certain to grant the results desired. As it is proper for each school to pursue educational programs especially designed for the student population it serves, it is proper for each incentive school to meet some common standards. These standards are not limited to the list that follows. The standards identified do not form a basis for comparing one incentive school to another. Each school will: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Develop a plan of action to ensure the achievement of specified goals that includes revisions and modifications when necessary. Encourage parent/community involvement throughout the school year. Use a reasonable review period to become familiar with students abilities and learning requirements. Maintain stimulating classroom environments with active, engaged participants. Provide an effective program of instruction for all students. Maintain records as required by the law, district policy, and state regulations. Enforce school policies, directives and regulations. Take steps to ensure a safe, secure and orderly climate. Maintain attractive grounds and facility. 8RECOMMENDA TIONS The Committee believes the following recommendations will improve the quality of education for incentive school students and ensure dramatic results in student Without each recommendation, the district risks additional limitations for every student, teacher, parent and administrator in the incentive schools. The/ecommendations include\nachievements. Hi] an Incentive/Academy School Director with the responsibility of coordinating .tivities like the Saturday Program, other practices and successes for incentive schools. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. ^his position supersedes the open Staff Development Specialist position ) Respond to staff development opportunities for staff through the formal Department of Staff Development and instructional supervisors (IRC Staff). Hire, train, and place assistant principals in the remaining three incentive schools to assist with daily operations, organization and management. (This position provides balance for all schools and provides a stronger support to teachers, students and parents. Effected schools will forgo the current auxiliary teacher position in three schools with the exception of Rockefeller and Franklin They will exchange those positions for Science Specialist. Recognize all schools as academy befitting the effectiveness of the improvement efforts in each school, ex. \"SarlaniTAcademy.\" Train and place instructional aides to give students added advantages in the classroom.  Use pre- and post-assessrnents/inventories annually to ensure progress toward school and district goals (Kindergarten through Second Grades). Evaluate student performance on a quarterly basis. Begin standardized test assessments at third grade in the school year 1997-98. Establish professional growth opportunities both within and outside the state to maintain and encourage proper initiatives and successful strategies for staff. Retain a Theme Specialist at each incentive school to assist with program implementation and response to curricula matters. Schedule an instructional day with minimum pull outs. Focus on Kindergarten through Second Grade. Hire an on-site CARE/Afterschool facilitator on all campuses with the I'^spopsibility of monitoring and assisting CARE staff, coordinating structured activities, and improved relations with parents. (Exception: Rightsell -Voyager) 9BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CoBBl)' '(SIS) Etaltl) Seta) ft JHl !' J r I 1 11 r A* nu: ( H I (n: voiu i \\ / rosi.j: I (Itrl Bhihe Pnrihnr, Piinci|)\nil \\l\ni\\INTRODUCTION The Benjamin Franklin Community Technology School serves students from pre-K through grades six. The primary pool of each staff member is to teach, nurture, and administer to the whole child. This process guarantees that every student is afforded the opportunity to obtain a solid academic foundation and life skills that will ensure success in tomorrow's society. The instructional focus will be language arts with a strong emphasis on reading and oral/written communication. The school staff will work cooperatively with IRC personnel, parents, patrons, educational partners, and community agencies to provide services, innovative instructional practices, and other enriching experiences that will highly impact the prescribed (LRSD) curriculum. Included in the fundamental foundation will be the continuation of the Marva Collins' philosophy, proven instructional concepts and the belief in the six basic tenets. SIX BASIC TENETS All children can learn (Glasser) Climate of mutual respect (Likert) Building self-esteem (Clemes \u0026amp; Bean) Teacher attitude and responsibility (Haim Ginott) High Expectations (Pygmalion Effect) Teacher Knowledge and Skill (Bloom) The Benjamin Franklin Community Technology School is comprised of the following components: High Impact Curriculum Parental Involvement Community Involvement Staff Development Enrichment Activities TechnologyGOALS Schedules will be developed to ahow for two hour (am) time blocks for language arts instruction, extended extracurricu'ar activities will occur at the school site and at various community locations, and the first phase of a community outreach center will be implemented. 1. Jo increase the academic performance level of each student. . 2. To broaden and maintain a collaborative relationship with the community. 3. To increase parental involvement significantly by providing workshops, seminars, and training. 4. To promote a school climate that is safe, orderly, comfortable, and provides a sense of belonging and pride. 2GOAL I: TO INCREASE THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE LEVEL OF EACH STUDENT. Objective: To increase student perf xmance on standardized and criterion tests. STRATEGIES: 1. Develop and administer pre and post quarterly reading assessments. 2. Analyze and utilize all test data (standardized and criterion). 3. Analyze and utilize the New Century Computer Jostens Laboratory assessments. 4. Update the Writing-toRead Laboratory equipment, materials, and software. 5. Deliver the prescribed curriculum with the following materials. Open Court Phonics Accelerated Reader Shurley Method of Language Arts Instruction Classic literature Poetry Computer software correlated with SAT-9 objectives Vital Links (Stanford 9). 6. Add classroom computers. 7. Require K Crusade training for all teachers. 8. Teach creative writing daily. 9. Provide experiences using video production. 10. Make effective use of classroom centers. 11. Provide appropriate staff development 312. Purchase needed technology: Purchase sixteen (1 6) computers, work stations attached to network and printers for pre-K, first, and second grade classrooms. Purchase sixteen (16) printers for pre-K, kindergarten, first, and second grade classroom. Establish a computer software library for classroom use. Design and establish a computerized writing and research center in the media center. Purchase the lab version of Encyclopedia Encarta for the NCE lab so that an entire class is able to research information at the same time. Inservice staff on the use of Arkansas Educational Television/lnstructional Television Resource Database. Inservice staff on computer software, electronic instructional planning, and E-mail management. Inservice staff on Internet curriculum and access. Provide on-going training for staff as needed for New Century Education Lab. Purchase and install video distribution center. Install a school-wide closed circuit television system with cable in the classroom, with locking wall mounted 19-inch television and a VCR in all regular classrooms and special classrooms. Purchase four (4) TV/PC to TV presentation devices for check out from the media center to support instruction. Purchase a table for mobile satellite research station to support the need of special population adapted to support physically challenged students (inclusion). Purchase one (1) additional networked student work station in each class, grades 4 through 6. Add equipment/cabling to allow the auditorium to be used as a Technology/Multi- Media training facility, adding closed circuit TV capabilities, two 30-inch wall mounted TV/TV/VCR and 1 2-15 network data port to allow electronic instructional12 continued planning, PC training for large groups, APSCN Microsoft Exchange, E-mail, Server for E-mail management and Internet training. Upgrade electrical capacity to support our evolving technology infrastructu re. Purchase six (6) additional New Century Education log-in classroom student workstation licenses for user in the 3rd-6th grade classes. Purchase two (2) digital cameras for use with student instruction, parent activities, and for use with an extended day photo/journalism club. Staffing. Purchase MECC/IMPAC Partnership Educational Software, MS-DOS-Windows Platform in the Network VersionGoal II\nTO BROADEN AND MAINTAIN A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY. Objective: To petition and solicit churches, community groups, universities, agencies and businesses to expand partnerships that will maximize interaction with the school. STRATEGIES: 1. Establish and/or expand tutorial and mentoring programs. 2. Establish a community services outreach center that will provide resources and referrals for Franklin's students and parents 3. Petition agencies, universities, and businesses to participate in extended extracurricular experiences for students to replace extended day as it exists. 6Goal III: TO INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT SIGNIFICANTLY BY PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND TRAINING. Objective: To make parents aware of their responsibilities as they relate to the education of their children and assisting staff in establishing criteria for participatory involvement STRATEGIES 1. Develop'strategies that will reduce violence, child abuse, the use of drugs, and alcohol with the aid of the counselor and social services worker. 2. Use school resources to provide inservices, seminars, and training to parents on how to make effective school visits. 3. Form a parent committee to ensure that discipline, awards, incentives, student school assignments, and extracurricular activities are equitable. 4. Train and encourage parents to establish a home environment that builds respect, as well as an interest in learning. 5. Disseminate interim and conference reports, parent bulletins and monthly newsletters to keep parents abreast of student progress. 1Goal IV: TO PROMOTE A SCHOOL CLIMATE THAT IS SAFE, ORDERLY, COMFORTABLE, AND PROVIDES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND PRIDE. Objective: To believe, recite, and adhere to the wording of the school creed which supports the six basic tenets. STRATEGIES. 1. All students will memorize and interpret phrases of the school creed when requested by teachers. 2. All students will obey school/classroom cafeteria rules 3. Staff will consistently and equitably enforce the school discipline plan. 4. The guidance staff will expand the Life Skills Program. 5. The necessary building/campus repairs and additions will be made which include central air conditioning for the cafeteria and auditorium, new roof, playground equipment and landscaping. 8RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRAM DELETIONS Foreign Language Laboratory Saturday Program Parent Home Study Guides Semi-Departmentalization Student Education Plans Extended Day (as if currently exists) ABACUS \u0026lt; Recruitment Report PROGRAM RETENTIONS Latin Program Writing to Read Laboratory Computer Laboratory (NCE \u0026amp; Jostens) STAFF RETENTIONS (FULL TIME\nSchool Nurse Counselor Social Service Worker Media Specialist Art Specialist Music Specialist Physical Education Specialist Title I Specialists Speech Therapist Theme Specialist STAFF ADDITIONS (FULL TIME) Science Specialist Media Clerk One half-time Counselor 9STAFFING NEEDS To operate the regular school day will not require additional staff for the 1997 - 98 school year. However, in lieu of an auxiliary teacher, I am requesting a science specialist. The auxiliary teacher can possibly be placed in a regular classroom. The staff used during the existing extended program would be reduced greatly if students can pursue extracurricular activities at the Penick Boys' Club, War Memorial Fitness Center, Joel's House of Dance, PARK, St. Vincent Hospital and UALR. Aides or certified staff could be assigned to accompany students This arrangement would result in the amount of stipends paid to the extended day staff. However, student fees would be a factor. BUDGET REQUESTS The changes indicated do not rerjuire additional allocation of funds. Seemingly, at this juncture, the 1997 - 98 proposed changes would not exceed the established budget. 10AUG-12-97 TUE 14:15 WORD EXPRESS 374 7373 P . 02 CORRECTED COPY LRSD INCENTIVE SCHOOL STAFFING Work Sheet POSITION FTEs in 1996-97 Recommended FTE's in 1997-98 Difference + or- Budget Impact Principal 1 1 Asst. Principal 1 1 Theme Specialist 1 1 Classroom Teacner Counselor Media Specialist Media Clerk Nurse Social Worker Instructional Aide/SPED Supervision Aide Auxiliary Teacner Other Art/P.E.i'Music Special Education Title 1 Gifted Speech Subtotal Extended Day Teachers Extended Day Aides Other. Science Specialist Computer Lab Manager Secretary Subtotal GRAND TOTAL 26 1 1 .40 1 1 22 Pk-6 3 1 3 3 2 1 1 69.40 26.00 3 0 1 2 32 101.40 26 1.5 1 1 1 1 22 Pk-6 3 0 3 3 2 1 1 69.5 14 est. 10 1 1 2 28 97.5 .5 .60 (-1) .1 12 7 1 20 20.1a 12 continued LRSD iri( :entive school staffing Work Sheet POSITION FTP'S in 1796-97 Recommended FTE's in 1997-98 Difference t or - Budget Impact Principal 1 1 Asst. Principal 1 1 Theme Specialist 1 1 Classroom Teach' 26 28 2 Counselor 1 1.5 .5 Media Specialist 1 1 Media Clerk .40 1 .60 Nurse 1 1 Soaal Worker 1 1 Instructional Aide 1 1 Supervision Aide 3 3 Auxiliary Teacher 1 0 Other Art/P.E./Music 3 3 Special Education 3 3 Title I 2 2 Gifted 1 1 Speech 1 1 SubTotal 62.40 72 3.1 Extended Day Teachers 26.00 1 4 est. 12 Extended Day Aides 8 5 3 Other: Science Specialist 0 1 1 Computer Lab Manager 1 1 Secretary 2 2 Subtotal GRAND TOTAL 35 101.40 19 91.5 19.1A aDfflQD  GARLAND INCENTIVE SCHOOL 3615 WEST 25 LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204 (501) 671-6275 Lionel Ward Principal 1997-98 INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PLAN PROPOSAL MAY 1997This essentials GARLAND INCENTIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3615 WEST 25TH STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72204 LIONEL WARD, PRINCIPAL document helps necessary Incentive School. to for Teaching and Learning, The define, greater communicate student recommendations and success understand at are devoted Garland to: (1) and (2) Student Achievement, Curriculum, Assessment, and (3) Staff Development and Training. relates to the desired outcomes. The modifications in this plan are made on the basis of the wisdom of current research-, theory- Each main goal on one oasxs o the wxsdom of current research-, theory- ased frameworks, and sound, educational judgements and practices. In our efforts to , create a learning environment that organizes, testers and prescribes success for students, the instructional success for students program wxll be used to promote learning effectively. achieved in a four-day instructional day. This is best At the center of the accompanying changes in teaching delivery and programs is ELITE Teaching and Learning. 7 ___ will be made to both accommodate and for students. As deliberate professionals, all decisions facilitate greater learning ^xle it xs true that the ultimate goal of the ELITE Teaching and Learnxng Program permits greater student learning, it also grants more success for the professional teacher. This approach, eveloped by Principal Lionel Ward, is based upon over twenty years of service, training, and experience in public schools. is specifically the Little Rock School District. ELITE TEACHING\n(E.L.I.T.E DELIVERS QUALITY LEARNING AND INSTRUCTION  Effective Learning In Technical Environments) IMPLEMENTING A FOUR-DAY INSTRUCTIONAL DAY School Day: Each school day, Monday through Thursday, will teach the core curriculum with an emphasis on basic (reading, language arts, mathematics, science, \u0026lt;__1___i_l studies)\nschoolwide Title 1 programs (Reading and Mathematics)\nresources classes\nand social and other services for students with exceptional abilities, talents, or physical attributes (CBI). One day will be devoted to Extended Day activities of an academic nature and staff development. serve to foster student All activities will School Year: success. The length of the school year shall remain the number of days prescribed by the approved district calendar. The length of the school day will remain the same for students and staff.  Early Childhood Program (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades One and Two).GARLAND INCENTIVE SCHOOL PAGE 2 INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PLAN GOAL ONE: Learning) TO FOSTER IMPROVED TEACHER PERFORMANCE (Teaching and The following performance objective approach will maximum efforts are exerted toward achieving the stated goal. Similar strategies are applied to each of the succeeding goals. ensure that    Assign students to classes based upon needs that match the strengths, training and specialized areas of the instructional staff. Decide upon learning standards that are consistently applied and assessed at each grade level. Define specific job specifications necessary to implement instructional programs and supervise students' movement about the building and grounds. Use trained instructional aides in each classroom to help with the delivery of instructions to students in small group, cooperative group patterns as well as one-on-one learning episodes. Follow specific hiring procedures that include the participation of staff, parent and possibly student participation in committee recommendations to the principal. The principal's recommendation will consider the committee's selections. All applicants must be committed to the philosophy of the Incentive School program for a minimum of three (3) years. This does not  prevent proper administrative recommendations when an employee (certified or non-certified) reveals an unwillingness to work for the overall good of school programs. Structure instructional blocks to accommodate curricula expectations and standards outlined by state and district standards. Emphasize a less-fragmented day for all students, especially Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade. Structure instructional schedules to permit less-fragmented days for all grades. Follow district and state expectations   presented as the model of standards necessary to meet state accreditation. Employ instructional strategies that offer a powerful effect upon academic learning (i.e. Junior Great Books Program, basal readers, charts and workbooks, positive displays and murals.) Use in-house people resources to compliment the regular classroom experience: nurse. counselor, worker, art specialist, music specialist. social services theme specialist. assistant principal, physical education teacher, reading specialists, gifted and talented specialist. speech therapist, media specialist, media clerk, aides, instructional aides and a lab attendant. resource teacher. supervisionGARLAND INCENTIVE SCHOOL PAGE 3 INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PLAN aides, instructional aides and a lab attendant.  Engage community resources, organizations and agencies to drive good practices by all.  Engage parents in support teams to promote student success.  Use written regular communiques to keep parents informed about student progress: parent-teacher conference forms\ninterim *    behavior fonns\nreports\nwritten reports\nportfolios assessments, reports\nand other notes designed to relay ideas and secure proper feedback. GOAL TWO: TO FOSTER IMPROVED ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (Student Achievement/Curriculum and Assessment) This goal can be satisfied through emphasis on the following strategies.  Establish student-centered programs (project-based).  Clearly communicate specific learning objectives and standards Students are not permitted for parents, teachers and students, to fail.  Deliver instruction using appropriate learning strategies for individuals and student groups.  Present information using a logical sequence with questions and cuiswers to promote student understanding.  Provide ample guided and independent practice after presenting new information or skills.  Follow highly engaging activities that are hands-on and reflect real-life learning experiences for students.  Monitor, record, and maintain criteria for measuring student progress.  Use educational field trips, speakers and exhibits to support the curriculum and academic programs.  Involve parents and guardians in the learning process: estciblishing proper study schedules, reviewing and signing student homework assignments, maintaining regular contacts with the teacher or other proper staff members.  Implement curricula expectation based upon learner outcomes (district and state standards). f Help students to acquire, use and interpret knowledge though multiple approaches to teaching, including a curriculum suited This for students served by small classes.  Emphasize various learning experiences necessary for helping students better understand what they are learning. This approach necessitates a curriculum that provides experiences in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, art, music, research, and computer science. education.  Teachers should provide written evidence of preparation upon request.  Create learning environments conducive to effective learning: rich experiences, well-managed, orderly, colorful messages, mutualGARLAND INCENTIVE SCHOOL PAGE 4 INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PLAN respect, warm and respectful communications.  Use praise, reward and recognition for parents, teachers and students. Use a variety of pre- and post- assessment activities annually to help plan and modify curricula expectations and instructional methodology for all grades (i.e. Early Prevention of School Failure).  Evaluate Staff). student performance quarterly with inventories (IRC  Establish guidance services to help students with eliminating barriers to learning successfully. GOAL THREE: TO FOSTER Development and Training) IMPROVED PERSONNEL DECISIONS (Staff The strategies that follow offer potentially the most influence upon student achievement. The procedures note should contribute to all goals.  Teachers should participate in faculty and district groups for designing and implementing curriculum necessary for greater student success. team teaching, peer  Teachers should participate in peer support systems such as demonstration teaching, coteaching, team teaching, peer coaching, mentoring, peer review, peer evaluation, and support for at-risk colleagues.    Staff members must regularly participate in training sessions designed to support collective work and learning. Teachers must participate in training sessions designed to encourage the effective use of instructional aides. Provide monthly staff development opportunities for staff. Develop inservice opportunities for staff through needs assessments, faculty involvement, and faculty evaluations of each inservice programs. Encourage and reward teachers for their success with student achievement. Provide training commensurate with employee assignments: instructional aides, supervision aides, custodians, etc. Provide professional out-of-city/state growth opportunities for staff. SUMMARY The reform opportunities for Garland Incentive School provides the entire school community (parents, teachers, students and staff) with workable goals and strategies. Clearly, the main emphasis is on improving the quality of education offered to all students. IS our hope that each activity receives commitment for achieving the results desired. full It through this approach we and supportive We believe that can achieve the complete plans of the school and ultimately the Little Rock School District.ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS The next section offers an array of options the Committee believes ensure that each incentive school shows dramatic results, following recommendations promise to improve the quality of education incentive school students. Without for promise school improve The students. each every recommendation, the district risks additional limitations for student, parent and administrator in the incentive schools. ... teacher, The recommendations include: 1. 2 . Hire an Incentive/Academy School Director with the responsibility of coordinating activities like the Saturday Program, other practices and successes for incentive schools. (This position supersedes the open Staff Development Specialist position.) 3 . Respond to staff development opportunities for staff through the formal involvement of the Department of Staff Development and instructional supervisors (IRC Staff). Hire, train, and place an assistant principals at each incentive school to assist with daily operations, organization and management. 4. 5. (This position provides balance for all schools and provides a stronger support to teachers, __1__ and parents than the current Auxiliary Teacher position.) Rename all schools as academy befitting the effectiveness of the improvement efforts in each school, ex. \"Ben Franklin Elementary Academy.\" students 6. 7. 8 . 9 . 10. 11. 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16 . ex. Hire, train, and place instructional aides for each classroom to give students added advantages in the classroom. Assign maximum classes size for all grades levels to eighteen (18). Use pre- and post- standardized assessments annually to ensure progress toward school and district goals (Kindergarten through Second Grades). Begin standardized test assessments at third grade in the school year 1997-98. Establish professional growth opportunities both within and outside the state to maintain and encourage proper ^^^tiatives and successful strategies for staff. Establish K-3 Gifted and Talented training as a tool for increasing teacher and student success. Evaluate student performance on a quarterly basis through inventories (IRC Staff) . Compensate staff members appropriately to reflect the highest for competent, capable teachers and staff. Retain a Theme Specialist at each incentive school to assist with program implementation and response to curricula matters. Establish a less fragmented day for all grades, particularly Kindergarten through Second Grade. Hire an on-site CARE facilitator on desired campuses with the responsibility of monitoring and assisting CARE staff, coordinating structured activities, and improved relations with parents. Designate a minimum three-year commitment for staff.GUIDE FOR REDUCING REFORM PLANNING TO WRITING (Schools may elect to use the school letter-head as a symbolic way of presenting the focus of the school plan.) I. DPENING STATEMENT (Describe the general directions/scope of the school plan. Refer to the general aims, ends, outcomes, or goals of the plan.) II. MAIN GOALS (Decide upon the main goals, objectives, and essentials of the school plan. Focus upon those areas of change that most facilitate the changes desired.) HI. STRATEGIES (Ust the best strategies, methods, or experiences that will help fulfill the school plan.) IV. STAFF NEEDS (Point out staff/needs and changes important to the school plan. Use the form provided.) V. BUDGET REQUESTS (Identify budgetary support needs necessary to fund programs staff, staff development and training, materials, and supplies. VI. SUMMARY (Optional)POSITION Principal Asst. Principal Theme Specialist Classroom Teacher Counselor Media Specialist Media Clerk Nurse Social Worker Instructional Aide Supervision Aide Auxiliary Teacher Other: Specialist Music LRSD INCENTIVE SCHOOL STAFFING WORK SHEET FTE'S IN 1996-97 1.0 0.0 1.0 15.0 1.0 1.0 . 5 1.0 1.0 16.0 2.0 (5 hours each) 1.0 1.0 Other: P.E. Specialist GT Specialist Art Specialist Speech Therapist Dean of Curriculum Resource Teacher Extended Day Teachers Extended Day Aides Other: Title I Sub-Total Grand Total 1.0 0.5 1.0 . 5 0.0 . 5 Entire Staff Positions 16.0 2.0 RECOMMENDED FTE'S IN 1997-98 1.0 1.0 1.0 15.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 16.0 2.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0  1.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 2.0 DIFFERENCE + OR - 0.0 1.0 + 0.0 0.0 0.0 + 0.0 0.0+ 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 + 0.0 0.0 1.0 + 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 BUDGET IMPACTr I MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2410 South Battery Street Little Rock, AR 72205 (501) 324-2415 I Hl SCHOOL ! ! INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PLAN 1997 - 1998 I LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL A DISTRICT Mitchell Elementary 2410 South battery Street Little rock, AR 72205 (501)324-2415 MITCHELL CREATIVE DRAMATICS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1997-98 REFORM PLAN I. OPENING STATEMENT Mitchell Elementary School strives to provide enhanced educational port programs for aU students. The focus of the plan is to restructure opportunities and sup-the instructional day by imple- j' \"Minimum pullout activity schedule for each grade level, and the adoption of a s ool-wide supplemental reading program for early intervention and on-going prevention of school failure for students At-Risk. After carefully assessing the needs of the student population, it was determined that hensive early intervenrion/prevention program should be the means for achieving a program of instruction, to enhance a theme, and to redefine the role of students, teachers/staff and a compre-a more improved parents. II. .MAIN GOAT A 1. To increase student achievement and overall academic performance\nand on National, State, and/or Local assessment. 2. To enrich students social, emotional, and physical development to assist them in becoming productive citizens. 3. To provide a safe and orderly environment so that learning can be promoted. 4. To increase and improve parental involvement. 5. To develop and implement more effective methods for assessment of student achievement. III. STRATEGIES FOR OBTAINING GOALS GOAL #1 - To increase student achievement and academic performance..  Develop and implement a four (4) day, minimal pullout instructional schedule. This schedule will have (1) alternating day identified as an activity day for each grade level. Activities such as Art, P.E., Mitchell Elementary Library, and Crearive Dramatics will be scheduled.  Implement a school-wide (Title I) Supplemental Reading Progi (Success For All) for K-2nd grades Tam (year 1), Grades 3-4 (year 2), and Grades 5, 6 (year 3). Continue with effective instruction and monitoring of the HBJ series in grades 1-6.  Hire a full-time Assistant Principal to assist the principal in the general administration of the school and to assume some of the many responsibilities included in operation of an incentive school.  Using Key Links SAT-9 Practice Series, incorporate a daily test taking skill instructional plan at each grade level 1-6, to be reflected in teachers wrinen lesson plans.  Discontinue the (3) three-day Extended Day Program - shorten but enhance the activities of enrich- ment by reducing the program to one (1) day a week Extended Day. Activities will include, but - - , --------------,  may not be limited to Girl/Boy Scouts, Social Skills, Drama/Dance Class, Young Artists, Young Authors, etc... Through collaborative efforts with VIPS, plan on-going field trips that correlate with the LRSD integrated curriculum for each grade level.  Provide on-going in-service/staff development training geared toward current trends and changes of our present/future society and based on the needs of the staff.  Restructure the paraprofessional program (responsibilities, job qualifications, schedules, and in-service training) so these individuals can be more effective as instructional assistants.  In accordance with Labor Relations and Human Resources regulations, work with these departments to upgrade the existing status of the Theme Specialist Position from non-certified to certified in education or a related field to include a minimum of (12) hours in early childhood and/or elementary education, have a minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience in early childhood education and/or the primary/intermediate grades. The rationale is that a Theme'Specialists should have an instructive background to be a support to teachers.  Research current national trends, facts, and survey parental, community support for implementation of a mandatory school uniform policy.  Delete the word incentive from the school s name and add academy.  Reorganize the Writing-To-Read Lab for K-lst grades and install these computers directly into the K-1 classrooms for more effective instructional/technological support. Redirect rhe role of the Writing-To-Read assistant as an additional computer lab attendant for grades 2-6 and as a support and monitoring assistant for Writing-To-Read in K-lst classrooms. * Discontinue to operate as a u nent Great Expectations school. No longer focusing on the academic compo- of G.E., such as the Open Court Phonics. Instead, emphasis will be placed on phonics and comprehension skills through the Success For All Supplemental Program. We will continue to incorporate the basic tenets of Great Expectations methodology, such as (1) climate of respect, (2) all children can learn, (3) high expectations, (4) teacher attitude and responsibility, and (5) teacher knowledge andMitchell Elementary skill. GOAL #2 To enrich srudents social, emotional, and physical development, that will strengthen abilities to become productive citizens. STRATEGIES * Hire a full-time Resource teacher to Mitchell. meet the high case load of students referred/placed in Resource at  Develop and implement a more efiFective discipline/classroom management pL .an.  Maintain the current use of a part-time Social Worker and full-time elementary Counselor.  Work collaboratively with the LRSD CARE Progr\nand provide a more _ am and Pupil Services Department to implement quality, child centered and comprehensive CARE Progr: am.  Work cooperatively with existing Vital Link Program/Partnerships to benefit students as future Arkansas employees. GOAL #3 To provide a safe and orderly environment so that learning can be promoted successfully.  Through a collaborative agreement between Plant Services, Library Services (LRSD), a local Community Development Center (CDC) and the LR Public Library System, replace the old library shelves L* II * * * L ___ / 1 fl 1  a . . Mitchell with newer/modern shelves at to be donated by the Public Library System in August, 1997 (th\u0026lt; current shelves in use are in poor and hazardous condition.) .e  Through collaborative efforts with LRSD Plant Services, Library Services, and a local GDC organization, install accordion doors in the library to reduce noise level from hallway, other classrooms.  Lower ceiling in library\nLRSD Plant Services addressed this would also help reduce noise. concern and agreed that lowering ceiling  Revise the schedule of one (1) paraprofessional to add as additional supervision to the Pre-K class during a structured in library class. This will allow Pre-K students to come into the library on 2nd floor level, having the additional supervision necessary (Early Childhood Guidelines). GOAL #4 To increase parental involvement and community support. STRATEGIES Establish and maintain a strong Family Involvement Plan as outlined by the Success For all Program. Continue program support from community and business organizations, such as VIPS, Partners-in-Education, PTA, .Mentors, etc... 5'Mitchell Elementary  Communicate regularly with parents through school calendars and newsletters (monthly, quarterly each semester). or GOAL#? To develop and implement effective methods for assessment of student achievement. STRATEGIES  Eliminate standardized SAT-9 testing at second grade.  Eliminate Abacus Assessment - move toward current trends of portfolio  Utilize the computer lab assessment generated on on-going basis. assessment. At grades K-2nd conduct alternative assessment in Reading at end of each grading period which will be a mam responsibUity of the Success For AU school-based Tide I facilitator. In grades 3-6, classroom teachers will conduct quarterly assessment in Reading/Math using the current adopted basal series assessment component. IV. STAFF NEEDS - Narrative - Based on past years spending of the Extended Day Program 1997-98 Extended Day spending will be greatly rcduced.through rhe 1-day/weekly extended day, a reduction in number of staff needed for teaching extended day classes, reduction in number of days snacks will be needed, ^d the elimination of excessive amounts spent on Saturday field trips, (teacher stipends, travel, Stu ent ees, etc...) These expenditures can be allocated for more effective use of instructional support, resources and materials, provisions, and possibly pay for the addition of an assistant principal in accor- dance with approved budgi ret. SUMMARY Over the past several years, the number of students attending the Litde Rock Public Schools who are identified as^ At-Risk has steadily grown. These statistics have been confirmed by the state and local district evaluations of rhe SAT-8 and SAT-9 results. It is the responsibility of all_schools, not just incentive schools in the district to provide the educa- tional services necessary to enable students to function successfuUy in a mainstreamed educational setting. The correlates of effective schools do not consider the social ills and low socioeconomic backgrounds of children to be a handicapping condition. Hence the theory, All Children Can Learn. Therefore, it becomes the responsibility of the local school, in accordance with the local school district, to provide whatever services are needed to help students overcome educational deficiencies. This is the vision for Mitchell Creative Dramatics Elementary School 1997-98 Reform Plan.RIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 911 West 19th Street - Little Rock, AR 72206 501 - 324 - 2430 A r, i TO L 7 r/ II INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL PLAN 1997 - 1998 IIRIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I. OVERVIEW: _ Rlghtsell Elementary School will provide an effective educational program for students (Pre-K through 6th). This program will be delivered through three basic sections including the regular school day, the after school program, and extracurricular activities. The regular school day will be structured arotmd the Great Expectations Teaching Model. This approach encompasses the very best of what is known about teaching today: 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) All children can learn (William Glasser) Building self-esteem (Clemes \u0026amp; Bean) High expectations (Pygmalion Effect) Climate of mutual respect (Likert) Teacher atUtude \u0026amp; responsibility (Halm Ginott) Teacher knowledge \u0026amp; skill (Bloom) The after school program will become the Voyager Program (replacing CARE and Extended Day). This program will stress hands-on activities and learning through action. \"Students will have fun in this program, but the fun will be educationally based and follow carefully crafted curricula. The Voyager Program will be broken into nine-week segments, or adventures, each focusing on a theme.\" Extracurricular activities will also be provided for students through the Enrichment Program. This program will allow students to participate in activities that enrich social, emotional, and physical development. Some examples may Include: *Boy/Glrl Scouts Quiz Bowl. Cheerleading Basketball Team Computer Club Student Council Field Trips Recognition Programs Academic Clubs Jr. Great Books Honors/AwardsTO3^E: (1) Great Expectations (2) VOYAGER (3) Enrichment Program (4) Title I Schoolwide (5) Computers (6) Fine TVrts (7) Exceptional Program GRADES: Pre-K 6th Pre-K6th Pre-K6th Pre-K6th Pre-K6th Pre-K6th Pre-K6th CLASS SESSIONS: Daily Af ter-Schcx31 As Scheduled Daily Daily 180 mins, a week As Scheduled \u0026gt; o  Q) h-t CL O (D BASIC COMPONENTS: -All children can learn -Self Esteem -High Expect. -Respect -Teacher Responsibilit' -Teacher Knowledge -Academics -Thematic - Units -Hands-On -High Level Experiences Academics -Extra Currie Activities - Intramural Sports -Field Trips -Small Groups -Quarterly Assessment -Computer Lab -Modified Reading Recovery -Demonstration Teaching -Whole Groups - CCC Lab -Reading -Math -Langu. Arts -GEO-Safari -Writing-To- Read - Art -Music -P.E. -GT -Sp. Ed. -Counselor -Speech -Nurse -Social Wrk. -Libarian -Auxiliary Teacher -Curr. Spec. 3 H K- cn n M r* m r* 3 n M M (D M CL Z Q \u0026gt; c cn n Q C I UNIQUE FEATURES: -Phonics -Recitations -Life/Skill Principles -Classical Literature -Magic Triad (discipline) -On going GEA Training -School Creed -Multi-Level student groups -High Impact learning -Enhanced Science and Math S\u0026lt; Resear. _Different Voyager Experiences (quarterly) -Boy Scouts -Girl Scouts -Cheerleaders -Basketball Team -Computer Club -Student Coun -Quiz Bowl -Jr. Great Bk -Schoolwide Plan -Variety of Assessments -Inclusion of all students -Staff Develp -Horizontal S, Vertical Planning -Parent Training \u0026amp; Workshops -\"NeW'CCC Lab _Computer Assisted Instruction -Computer Assessment Reports -IBM Software -Internet -Certified Teachers -Special Assemblies -Speciality Clubs and Activities -lEPs as designated -SmallA-arge Groups -Focus on' individual student need -Parent Involvement -Various Assessments H* O c o 3 t-RIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in. STRATEGIES / GOAL # 1: OBJECnVE_To Increase student achievement on national, state and/or local assessments STRATEGIES: (A.) (B.) (C.) (D.) Delete use of ABACUS Program and use current computer assessment In the school (CCC Computer Lab) Re-structure the Wrltlng-to-Read Program, by placing these computers in the classrooms and developing students' skills through Instruction by the regular classroom teachers and Instructional aides Change the Writlng-to-Read aide to a full time computer lab attendant Modify the Extended Year Program to include only the K-3 Summer Program (ADE) and the Elementary Summer School (LRSD) (E.) Implement the state (ADE/Frameworks) and the district (LRSD/Multicultural Curriculum): thus ellmnatlng the many segments of the Incentive School Curriculum (F.) Regularly analyze assessment data * SAT - 9 (National Assessment) (annually) * Writing Assessment (State Benchmark) (annually)  Computer Assessment (District and/or Local School) (quarterly) Readlng/Math Assessment (Local School) (quarterly)RIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL III. STRATEGIES ! GOAL # 2: OBJECTIVE: To enrich students' social, emotional, and physical development through enrichment and extracurricular activities STRATEGIES: (A.) Establish a school schedule which provides (Enrichment Program) activities such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cheerleading, Basketball, Computer Club, Quiz Bowl, Student Council, Academic Clubs, and Field Trips (thus eliminating the Extended Week Program) (B.) Provide opportunities for students to be exposed and Involved tn competitive experiences (C.) Schedule appropriate field trips related to the curriculum (D.) Incorporate life skills and life principles to ciirricular-related subjects (E.) Extend learning experiences with visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activitiesRIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in. STRATEGIES ! GOAL # 3: OBJECTIVE: To provide a safe and orderly environment so that learning is promoted and the school is enhanced STRATEGIES: (A.) Replace the fence surrounding the school with a fence that provides better safety for students, security of the building, and beautification to the school (B.) Remove carpet in the art and music room and replace it with floor tiles (C.) Replace all outside double doors on the first floor with doors that provide better security and that are more energy efficient (D.) Review and revise the school discipline plan (Include specific guidelines and expectations for the In-School-Suspension Classroom) (E.) (F.) Install outside security lights on the east side of the school campus Regularly review the Custodians' Log Book (local school) and Work Order Requests (LRSD Plant Services) for actions takenRIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in. STRATEGIES ! GOAL # 4: OBJECTIVE: To Involve parents, business, and collaborative efforts community members through STRATEGIES: (A.) (B.) (C.) (D.) Expand specific area of focus to the social worker's responsibilities to include parent training, family advocacy, and intervention training (related to absences, tardies, and home visits) Include community action programs such as DARE Program, Neighborhood r J Community Health Centers, Mentors, VIPS, and Partners-In- Educatlon as an integral part of the school program Implement the \\fital Link Program for sixth graders Communicate regularly with parents and community members through a school newsletterRIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL III. STRATEGIES / GOAL # 5: OBJECTIVE: To have high expectations for teachers and students STRATEGIES: (A.) (B.) Change the school theme to \"Great Expectations\" Implement the Voyager Program (thus eliminating the Extended Day Program and CARE Program) (C.) Provide staff development and awareness on current educational trends and practices (D.) Provide GEA training and other appropriate training for certified and non-certlfied staff members (E.) (F.) Empower teachers, students, and parents through committees, active planning, and other leadership opportunities Provide effective Instructional strategies for teachers and sufflclent time task for students by Including horizontal (grade levels) and vertical (all teachers/subjects) planning directly related to the curriculum on * Eliminating excessive paperwork (SEPs, Learning Style Inventories, Parent Home Study Guides, \u0026amp; Student Profiles) * Eliminating designated program names and Incorporate only the effective curricular objectives based on students' needs (Foreign Language Lab, Spanish Program, Science Lab, Latin Enrichment Program, and Seml-Departmentallzatlon) (G.) Revise the school's schedule to limit excessive pull-outs for a less fragmented dayRTCIITSEI.L ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LRSD INCENTIVE SCHOOL STAFFING Work Sheet * Position FTES in 1996-97 Recommended PTEs in 1997-98 Difference + or - Budget Impact Principal Asst. Principal 1.00 None I 1.00 I 1.00 - 1.00 Theme Specialist 1.00 1.00 Classroom Teacher 14.00 I 14.00 Counselor 1.00 1.00 Media Specialist 1.00 1.00 Media Clerk .40 .40 Nurse 1.00 1.00 Social Worker .50 .50 Instructional Aide 8.60 8.60 Supervision Aide 2.00 2.00 Auxiliary Teacher 1.00 None 1.00 Other Art/Music/PS 2.50 2.50 Speech Special Ed. GT Title I SubTotai Extended Day Teachers .20 .50 .80 2.00 37.50 17.00 Extended Day Aides/c\n\\]\u0026gt;E 10.00 Other Ex.Day Sec. 1.00 .20 .50 .80 2.00 37.50 12.00 6.00 None -5.00 -4.00 -1.00 Sub Total 28.00 18.00 5: -10.00: Grand Total 65.50 55.50 -10.00 I I I I I (* The site director will be an added position in the Voyager Program\nhowever, this teacher will be paid by the Voyager Administrative Office in Dallas, Texas.)RIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IV. STAFFING NEEDS: The staffing needs of the regular school day will generally remain the same from the 1996-97 school year through 1997-98. Instead of an auxiliaiy teacher, an assistant principal will be added (the FTE of 1.00 will remain the same). The staffing needs of the after-school program (Voyager) will be significantly reduced. The staff will be reduced as follows: 1996-97 1997-98 (17) Teachers (Ex. Day) (12) Teachers for Voyager * (6) Aides (Ex. Day) (6) Aides for Voyager (4) Aides (CARE) - - None - - (1) Secretary (Ex. Day) - - None - - ( * An additional staff position, a site director, will be added to the after-school program. The site director will be paid by the Voyager Administrative Office in Dallas, Texas.)RIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL V. BUDGET REQUESTS: The modifications in the academic programs (sections I, II, III, and IV) are compatible for the \"1997-98 Proposed Budget Allocation for RlghtseU School.\" The program changes will not exceed the school's total budget allocation. After the Initial staff training costs for Voyager (1997-98) there will be a moderate decrease in overall expenses (in upcoming years) as a result of the following: * Less staff persons for the after-school program * No buses for the after-school program * Controlled salary stipends for the after school staff ($16.00 an hour for teachers) ($8.00 an hour for paraprofesslonals/aldes) Some line items on the budget will be adjusted to reflect the restructured program modifications for Rightsell School.RIGHTSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VI. SUMMARY: Rightsell Elementary will become an instructlonally effective school by focusing on student achievement, staff development, high expectations, and parent/community involvement. Rightsell Elementary, a high performance school, will deliver an \"academic enriched curriculum\" through a variety of approaches and strategies. Regular planning, assessments, evaluations, and surveys will be conducted to make modifications to various programs components to meet the needs of students.fl zur^ 19 GOOD REASONS TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL ON 19TH \u0026amp; CHESTER \" ( Rightsell Elementary School) 1. CCC Computer Lab 2. Small Class Size (1 to 20) 3. 4 -Year-Old-Program 4. Great Expectations Program 5. Gifted \u0026amp; Talented Program 6. Partners-In-Education 7. Special Education Services 8. Full Time Counselor and Nurse 9. School Uniforms 10. Active Parent Involvement 11. Cheerleaders (Junior \u0026amp; Varsity) 12. Basketball Teams (Junior \u0026amp; Varsity) 13. Boy Scouts \u0026amp; Girl Scouts 14. Voyager (After-School) Program 15. Field Trips (Local \u0026amp; State) 16. Good Test Scores 17. Clean, Orderly School Environment 18. Art, Music, \u0026amp; P.E. Programs 19. Dedicated Principal, Teachers, \u0026amp; Support StaffCctkefeller Ccmputer Science Early Childhccd Magnet 7CC East 17th Street Little Ccck, AC 777( t 1 1^ 3? .ij*\n4i S! j! Individual SchccI Elan Ercpcsal 1997-1998 ROCKEFELLER INCENTIVE SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD MAGNET PROPOSED SCHOOL PROGRAM 1997-1998 SCHOOL YEAR 1. DESCRIPTION OF SCHOOL Rockefeller Elementary is a unique school where the education of children begins at the age of six weeks and continues through b*** grade. The Early Childhood Magnet Program has proven to be a valuable recruitment tool because parents have chosen to have their children remain at Rockefeller for the elementary grades. Rockefeller is an open space school. There are five early childhood classes, three kindergarten, r, 2**, 3\"*, and 4* grade classes. There have been two 5* and 6* grade classes but an additional 5\" grade class will be added next year. Every year it has been necessary to create a new class at each grade level to accommodate additional students. Rockefeller has improved its racial balance during the past ten years to the present school population of 60% African American and 40% White. The school theme of Computer Science has very successfully been implemented and there are plans to develop the school into a model technology school. In addition to the successful implementation of the computer theme. Rockefeller can boast of outstanding delivery of other specialty areas such as science, art, physical education, and music. The Intermediate Show Choir performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City this spring and has performed at many local community functions. A very successful science fair was held at the end of this school year. There are outstanding committed teachers and support staff members that work hard to make a difference in the lives of young children.II. MAIN GOALS The mission of Rockefeller School, as a computer science and early childhood magnet, is to equip all children in our diverse school community with the knowledge and skills to become responsible, productive, and confident citizens prepared to excel in our ever changing technological world. This is accomplished by providing nurturing early childhood experiences, a comprehensive and challenging curriculum and a foundation in computer science skills. The main goal will be to increase student achievement in all curriculum areas. Strategies will be developed to increase student academic performance, develop higher order thinking skills, and promote a positive sense of worth/high self-esteem. III. STRATEGIES High expectations for all staff and all students! Proposed Daily Schedule: Early Childhood Program - 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Elementary K - O'** Grade - 7:50 a.m. - 2:35 p.m. Extended Day CARE Program - 7:00 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. 2:35 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. EARLY CHILDHOOD  Rockefeller will continue to provide an Early Childhood Education Program beginning with infants, six weeks of age, through four years old only if the following recommendation is adopted by the district.  Recommendation is being made to hire an Early Childhood Specialist who will oversee the program until 5:30 p.m. each day and also work the summer months when the administrators are off contract or away from the school site. This wiL ensure constant proper implementation of a quality program and total compliance with licensing regulations. This will allow a certified specialist to be present and working with the staff all day, every day. If this recommendation is not adopted by the district, it is recommended to scale back on the student enrollment thereby phasing out the infant and toddler program - discontinue assigning new students in this age bracket each year. A decision about the continuation of the three year old program will be studied. Parents will be given notice immediately if this approach is taken.ELEMENTARY  K-3 Training is recommended for Primary teachers - either completed or scheduled to take the course in the coming year.  K - 2*^ Grades will focus heavily on reading, writing and math with large language arts blocks of time provided. Other curriculum areas will be covered through the language arts block and grades will not be required for those additional subject areas on the report card.  Evaluate student performance frequently with assessment inventories which will be conducted by Title 1 specialists and IRC staff and plan teaching strategies accordingly. Customized assessment for primary grades can be developed to determine needs and progress.  Standardized testing will be eliminated for 1st and 2nd grade students.  Utilize guidance and social worker services to assist students with eliminating problem areas that might be providing a hindrance to successful learning.  Art, Music, and Physical Education will be offered as a pull out program for all grade levels by full time certified specialists. Scheduling will be done is a manner that will allow in common grade level planning with teachers or administrators.  A science specialist will be added to the staff and that person will teach science to as many classes as can be scheduled during the week, but definitely all 4*, 5*, and 6\" grade classes. (3* grade will receive science instruction from this specialist for as many times a week as the schedule will allow.) This should increase student achievement in science.  Employ instructional strategies that will make a difference in academic achievement and serve as a reinforcement and enhancement to the basal readers. These strategies may include Junior Great Books, the Shurley Method of teaching English grammar, Open Court Phonics Program and resource materials suggested in the basals that compliment the adopted curriculum. 3TECHNOLOGY  Rockefeller will serve as a model technology school for the district by developing a technology based instructional program that will be outstanding and worthy of bringing visitors to observe. A technology plan will be on file with the district outlining in full detail the projected overall plans for the school. There will be access to computer technology in every classroom, software to support the LRSD adopted curriculum, staff development training plans, and technical staff in the building to support the technology. Every classroom will have access to the internet.  Computer instruction will include the final stages of the CCC pilot program with 4\", 5\", and 6\" grade students through the fall testing period. If a different software is approved by the district for the computer lab, a change in software will be allowed as soon as the contracted time is ended.  Writing to Read lab will be discontinued but replaced with upgraded software in the classroom. Each first grade class will be provided six computers for enrichment. Software will be provided that will emphasize phonics and improving reading and writing skills. Kindergarten will have additional computers placed in their classrooms and software to reinforce phonics instruction and introduce beginning reading and writing skills.  Computer instructions for Kindergarten - 3\"* grade will use Josten software and students will receive instruction mainly in the classroom by distributive method but the lab setting will still be available for word processing and other computer related instruction. Exciting music software will enhance areas of study and additional computers are projected for the music classroom.  The one instructional aide who was assigned to work in the Writing to Read lab will be allowed to work with first grade teachers and students to assist with the computer instruction scheduled in each of the classrooms. This additional assistance will aid in improving academic achievement. 4MONITORING AND EVALUATION *Teacher made tests *Teacher/SpeciaIist Observation *Criterion Referenced Testing *Computer Printouts *Frequent Reading Inventories *Standardized Testing *EIiminate 2^ grade standardized testing *Implement Pre/Post Reading Inventory for 172** grade SCHOOL POLICY AND PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS: *Student Uniform Code required * Staff Dress Code *Staff and Parents required to join PTA Parent Contract - Strictly adhered to *PTA attendance required by parents/staff ic Compensation for teachers and principals for additional contracted time beyond 3:05 p.m. - using the same pay scale formula of daily rate of pay/hourly rate of pay for both groups. *Attendance/Tardy Policy established/supported by district *Strict discipline plan established and enforced 5EXTENDED DAY  Extended Day activities will be integrated with the Little Rock School District CARE program. It is recommended that the CARE program be restructured so as to develop a quality after school/extended day program. Students wishing to participate in the after school program will apply for admission to the CARE program unless the parents request for the student to walk home or be picked up at the completion of the planned activity. Bus transportation will be provided at the end of the regular school day only - 2:35 p.m. A director/supervisor, selected from the certified staff will be employed and on site each day and will provide training for the workers hired by CARE. The director and principal will evaluate the performance of the workers and the quality of the program. Strict guidelines about behavior will be established for those wishing to participate in the program. Effort to work with community outreach programs will be explored and can be part of the restructuring process. A City Latch Key Program will be considered at the school site for a certain number of children. There will be some activities provided for eligible students and instructed by staff members who choose to work. (Example of possibilities: Primary and Intermediate Show Choir, Piano Keyboarding, Computer Club, Science Club, Art and the scouting programs. Students enrolled in this extended day program will either participate in one of the offered activities, the Latch Key Program, or regular CARE program. Any certified teachers or specialists who work beyond their contracted time or during the regular planning time would be paid a pre-determined amount of pay. These programs would run only on the days that regular school is in session.  A partnership could be developed with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and/or other local colleges where pre- pro students and student teachers could be trained to help with the after school program and earn some money and perhaps extra college credit through participation in the program. This would have to be worked out with the college or university. 6rv. STAFFING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT NEEDS  The principal will be allowed to recommend hiring or transferring staff member/members - certified or non-certified.  In addition to the certified teachers presently employed, a recommendation for a new certified teaching position will be made: Science teacher for 3* - 6'*\" grades.  In addition to the non-certified staff presently employed, the option to hire a computer technician will be considered, if the number of computers in the building warrants the need.  There will be at least two instructional aides for every three K - 6\" grade classes with the possibility of one per classroom in 1 and I** grades where there will be heavy focus on reading, writing and math. st  The district will build into the school budget enough money to provide several days inservice before the beginning of each school year.  Eliminate excessive paperwork such as the SEP, Learning Styles Inventory, and Pupil Profile Form.  Staff development for teachers, instructional and supervision aides will be provided so as to establish guidelines necessary for effective implementation.  Provide inservice opportunities by allowing staff members to attend conferences related to their assigned teaching or instructional area which are held within the city or out-of-city/ state. 7RECOMMENDED CERTIFIED POSITIONS  Principal  Assistant Principal  Early Childhood Specialist  Computer Theme Specialist  Science Specialist  Counselor  Media Specialist  Art Specialist  Music Specialist  Physical Education Specialist  Two Title 1 Specialists  Resource Teachers - enough for identified number of students  Speech Therapist  Gifted Teacher  Classroom teachers - enough to accommodate the number of students enrolled by grade level - not to exceed 20 per classroom.  Auxiliary Teacher - willing to trade out for science teacher REQUIRED FULL TIME NON-CERTIFIED SUPPORT STAFF  Nurse  Social Worker  Library Clerk  Computer Lab Attendant - Change from .80 FTE to 1.0 FTE to accommodate the theme and model technology school implementation.  Instructional Aides - 2 per three classes  Supervision Aides - enough hours allotted to cover before school, after school and lunch/recess times. V. VI. BUDGET REQUESTS See attached budget form for staffing changes FACILITY STUDY NEEDS New carpet needed throughout Additional classroom space needed to accommodate number of students enrolled. 8Position Principal Asst. Principal Theme Specialist LRSD INCENTIVE SCHOOL STAFFING Work Sheet. FTE's in 1996-97 Recommended FTE's in 1997-98 Difference + or - Budget Impact I 4. I 4. 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.01 0.0 0.0 ! Early Childhood Classroom Teacher Classroom Teacher | Media Specialist { Auxiliary Teacher Eady Childhood Specialist Science Specialist Art Music P.E. Resource (Title I Gifted Speech Media Clerk IComputer Lab {Attendant (Nurse Social Worker (Eady Childhood llnstructional Aide (Elementary llnstructional Aide r- {Sub Total (Extended Day Teachers I I i (Extended Day Aides I (Other: ^ub Total |Grand Total I i 5.0 19.0 1.0 1.0 5.0 19.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 - 1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.0 18.0 12.0 70.3 0.0 70.3 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 0.6 0.8 0.6 1.0 1.0 1.0 i 18.0 12.0 71.5 0.0 71.5 I + 1.0 + 1.0 0.0 0.0 I 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 + 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 + 1.2 I I I 0.0 + 1.2 I If enrollment continues to increase, as projected for 1997-98, the part time positions may have to be increased to full time. I\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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LORENE JOSHUA, et al., Intervenors, KATHERINE KNIGHT, et al., Intervenors. * * * * * * * * * * * * * ORDER .- OEP CLERK '-- No. LR-C-82-866 ,ll 11 1 3 1998 OfflCEOf IISf.GREGATIOfl d0RIN6 Before the Court is the request of the Magnet Review Committee for the approval of the Interdistrict Magnet School Budget for the 1997-98 school year (Draft 1).1 The proposal now under consideration was communicated to the Court in a letter from the Magnet Review Committee dated June 20, 1998. The proposed budget includes the second year of funding for the five-year proposed program improvement plan for the six original magnet schools. The total amount budgeted, $18, 159, 205, is based on a per pupil expenditure of $4,654 per student, calculated from an actual third-quarter enrollment of 3,901.89 students. The budget shows an increase of $84.00 per student over the 1996-97 budget, with the second year of the five-year proposed program improvement plan included. 2 1 Attached hereto as Exhibit 1. 2 The Magnet Review Committee acknowledged in its letter to this Court that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals had before it an appeal regardil!,g teacher retirement and health insurance which may The Court hereby approves the Interdistrict Magnet School Budget for 1997-98 school year (Draft 1). IT IS SO ORDERED THIS cfA--day of July 1998. ~u ?DSTAw TES DIkSTRI)CTU~DGE rHIS DOCUMENT ENTERED ON DOCKET SHEET IN C( ,MPLIANCE WM RULE ~ AND/OR 79(a) FRCP ON '] ll~~ ev_rJS::,__ _ impact the proposed lnterdistrict Magnet School Budget for the 1997-98 school year (Draft 1). The Eighth Circuit has now decided the case regarding teacher retirement and health insurance, and this Court anticipates making additional rulings regarding those issues in the future based upon the Eighth Circuit's decision. The Court expects, as the Magnet Review Committee has stated, that any revisions to the proposed lnterdistrict Magnet School Budget for the 1997-98 school year (Draft 1) required to be made in light of these decisions will be submitted to this Court for approval. 2 1997-98 BUDGET PROPOSAL(ORAFT 1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 SUMMARY FOR MAGNET SCHOOLS F.T.E. Budget Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 60 $369,070 $369,069 60 $376 587 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 10 0 $\u0026lt;\\63,584 $463,585 10 0 $488 462 03 Spec1al1sts 39 2 $1 327 018 S1 362 980 39 2 s 1 343 11 9 04 Counselors 12 4 S476,963 $476 836 12 4 $505 88' 05 Media Spec. 6 5 S248,736 $248 693 6 5 5253 085 06 Art-Pert/Prod. 1 0 $23. 723 S23 723 1 0 526 065 07 MUSIC 00 so so 00 so 08 Foreign Lang 00 so so 00 SC 09 Vocational 12 6 $347,888 S378,577 12 6 $343.81' 10 Special Education 8 2 $264,005 $265 751 8 7 S289 709 11 Gifted 5 4 $197,633 $197 633 5 4 S199 275 12 Classroom 177 9 $5,877,608 $5,843,911 177 9 S5 14 7 115 13 Substitutes 00 $154 ,990 $166,607 00 S155 000 14 Other-K1nderg art en 14 0 $486,252 $486,572 13 0 S425 964 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 293 2 $10,237,470 $10,283 936 292 7 S1 0 564 086 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 20 0 $373,625 $373 570 20 0 $407 495 STAFF 16 Nurses 54 $163,071 $163 569 5 4 S163262 17 Custodians 29 0 $369,006 $365,788 29 0 S356.470 18 Information Services 00 so so 1 0 $22 415 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 60 $156,854 $130.1 43 60 S133 806 20 Other-Aides 37.0 $312,743 $317,095 37 0 S285101 21 Fringe Benefits(20' $3,115,089 $3,080 923 xxxxxxxx S3 090 046 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 97 4 $4 ,490,388 $4,431 ,089 98 4 S\u0026lt;: 458. 595 TOTAL (10-20) $14,727 ,858 $14,715,.024 $15,022 681 PURCHASED 22 Ut11it1es $591 ,944 $574 528 $617 803 SERVICES 23 Travel $33,600 $13,472 S27 000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements $8,750 so so 25 Other $82,878 S123 953 xxxxxxxx S156 919 TOTAL (30) $717 ,172 $711,953 xxxxxxxx $801 722 MATERIALS, 25 Pnncip al's Office $3,600 so xxxxxxxx S2 500 SUPPLIES 27 Reqular Classroom $425,485 $450,479 xxxxxxxx S574 289 (40) 28 Media $41 ,523 $35,436 )()()0()()00( S35 450 29 Other $28,771 $20,114 xxxxxxxx $17 632 TOTAL (40) $499,379 $506 030 xxxxxxxx S629.871 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $376,785 $316,694 xxxxxxxx S281 692 OUTLAY 31 Buildinq Repair. etc. $5,500 so xxxxxxxx $0 (50) 32 Other $350 $106 xxxxxxxx so TOTAL (50) $382,635 $316,800 xxxxxxxx S281,692 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $27,402 $30,648 xxxxxxxx $11 ,213 (60) 34 Other $0 $0 xxxxxxxx so TOTAL (60) $27,402 $30,648 xxxxxxxx S11 213 TOTAL (30-60) $1 ,626,587 $1,565,431 xxxxxxxx S1,724,498 TOTAL (10-60) 390.6 $16,354 ,446 $16,280,455 391 1 $16,747, 17(\nTOTAL LINE ITEMS (SECOND PAGE) $890,896 $929,702 xxxxxx:xx $1 412,026 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $17,245,342 $17,210,157 xxxxxx $18,159,205 Exhibit 1 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposed 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $69,094 $19,983 $33,837 Other Objects $0 $0 so Indirect Costs $736,303 $824,092 $1 284 189 Vocational $32,000 $32,000 $32,000 Athletics $32,000 $31 ,964 $40 500 Gifted Programs $500 $502 $500 Plant SerY1ces $15,000 $15,000 $15 000 Reading $500 $500 $500 Science $0 $0 $0 Enqlish $1 ,500 $1 ,660 $1,500 Special Education $4 ,000 $4,000 $4 ,000 $0 $0 $0 xxxxxx $0 $0 so xxxxxx $0 $0 $0 Total Line Items $890,896 $929,702 $1 ,41 2,026 Per Pupil Cost 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 3,765.61 3,76561 3,901 89 Total Costs $17,245,342 $17,210,157 $18,159,205 Per Pupil Co\u0026amp;t $4,580 $4,570 $4,654 1997-98 BUDGET PROPOSAL(DRAFT1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 Booker Magnet School F.T.E. Budget Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1 0 $59 663 S59 663 '0 $6' 58'.2 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 1 0 S40.672 S40.672  c S3 -5- 03 Specialists 7 0 $261 .827 S262.25- 7 0 S268 .:oa 04 Counselors 20 $73,553 S73. 468 2 0 S76  55 05 Media Spec. 1 0 $41 ,963 S41.963 1 0 S42 653 06 Art-Pert/Prod 1 0 $23.723 $23. 723 1 0 S26 065 07 Mus,c 0 0 $0 $0 00 so 08 Foreign Lang 00 $0 so 00 so 09 Vocational 00 $0 so 00 so 10 Special Education 1 3 $50,243 S50 243 1 3 S55 624 11 Gifted 1 0 $38,946 $38 946 1 0 S39 594 12 Classroom 30 2 $998,938 $1 ,001 ,579 30 2 $1042379 13 Substitutes 00 $20,000 $47 ,118 00 $30 000 14 Other-Kindergarten 4.0 $126,243 $126.243 4 0 S105 300 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 49 5 $1 735,772 S1,765 876 49 5 S1 791 516 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 2.0 $34,706 $35,046 20 $39,821 STAFF 16 Nurses 1 0 $31 ,825 $32,145 1 0 $33 050 17 Custodians 4.0 $55,01 9 $54 ,958 4 0 $53 033 18 Information Services 00 $0 $0 02 $3 736 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 0.0 $0 so 00 so 20 Other-Aides 7.0 $59,679 $60,277 70 $56 973 21 Frinqe Benefits(20' $520,352 $520,341 S519,779 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 14.0 $701 ,580 $702:767 14 2 $706 392 TOTAL (10-20) $2,437,352 $2,468,642 $2,497,909 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $78,070 $66,703 $81 480 SERVICES 23 Travel $5,000 $2,355 $2,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements 25 Other $8,493 $12,711 $13350 TOTAL (30) $91,563 $81,769 $96,830 MATERIALS, 26 Pnnc1pal's Office SUPPLIES 27 Regular Classroom $42,079 $40,397 $105,498 (40) 28 Media $6,1 50 $6,105 $5250 29 Other $4,205 $3,475 $3,372 TOTAL (40) $52,434 $49,977 xxxxxxxx $114 ,120 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $60,059 $50,840 $65,760 OUTLAY 31 Buildinq Repair, etc. $2,500 so so (50) 32 Other TOTAL (50) $62,559 $50 840 $65.760 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $259 $259 xxxxxxxx $250 (60) 34 Other xxxxxxxx TOTAL (60) $259 $259 XXXlOOOO( S250 TOTAL (30-60) $206,816 $182,845 xxxxxxxx S276. 960 TOTAL (10-60) 63.5 $2,644,1 67 $2,651,488 63 7 $2,774,869 TOTAL LINE ITEMS (SECOND PAGE) $145,777 $138,793 xxxxxxxx $217 370 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $2,789,944 $2,790,280 xxxxxx $2,992,238 Line Item Co\u0026amp;ts  Budget Actual Proposed Booker 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $20,733 S3.789 58 357 Other Objects Indirect Costs $121 ,381 S131 ,479 S205 ~99 Vocational $0 $0 so Athletics $0 so so Gifted Programs $155 $149 S153 Plant Services $2,505 $2,393 S2 400 Reading $84 $80 S80 Science $0 so so English $251 $265 S240 Special Education $668 $638 $640 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $145,777 $138,793 $217 370 Per Pupil Cost 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 600 78 600 78 624 39 Total Costs $2,789,944 $2.790,280 $2,992,238 Per Pupil Cost $4,644 $4,644 $4,792 1997-98B UOGET PROPOSAL(DRAFT1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97 -98 Carver Magnet School F.T.E. Budget Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1 0 $55,761 $55 761 1 0 S57 650 STAFF 02 Asst. Pnn. 1 0 $43,871 $43,871 1 0 S45 ,\n95 03 Spec1al1sts 80 $262,515 S276,461 8 0 S285971 04 Counselors 20 $68,259 $68 259 20 S70. 795 05 Media Spec. 1 5 $52,645 $52 645 1 5 S54 248 06 Art-Peri /Prod. 0 0 $0 so 00 so 07 Music 00 $0 so 00 so 08 Foreign Lang 0 0 $0 so 00 so 09 Vocational 00 $0 so 00 SC 10 Special Education 1 5 $48,900 $48,900 5 S50. 773 11 Gifted 1.4 $51 ,170 $51 ,170 1 4 S48. 976 12 Classroom 24 3 $706,362 $697 875 24 3 S694 929 13 Substitutes 00 $17 ,150 $19,700 00 $25,000 14 Other-Kindergarten 4 0 $131 ,099 $131 ,099 4 0 $128 706 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 44 7 $1 ,437,732 $1 445,741 44 7 $1462545 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 3.0 $51 ,357 $5 1,357 3 0 S48 392 STAFF 16 Nurses 1.0 $31 ,419 $31,597 1 0 S24 383 17 Custodians 4 0 $46,837 S46 108 4 0 $43 692 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 so 02 S3 736 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 0.0 $0 : $0 0 0 so 20 Other-Aides 11 .0 $93,398 $94 ,091 11 0 $87, 41 9 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $477,906 $474 ,656 S456 . 456 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 19.0 $700,917 $697,81 0 19 2 S664 078 TOTAL (10-20) $2,138,649 $2,143,551 S2, 126,623 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $71 ,899 $75,210 $81 653 SERVICES 23 Travel $9,000 $5,202 S9.000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements 25 Other $8,591 $9,735 S8.560 TOTAL (30) $89,490 $90,147 $99,213 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office SUPPLIES 27 Regular Classroom $68,000 $68,975 $5 7 660 (40) 28 Media $9,314 $9,319 $5 500 29 Other $3,500 $4 ,029 $3,600 TOTAL (40) $80,814 $82,323 $66,760 CAPITAL 30 Eauioment $56,240 $49,380 $56,167 OUTLAY 31 Building Repair, etc. (50) 32 Other TOTAL (50) $56,240 $49,380 xxxxxxx~ $56,167 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $15,023 $18,064 $4 ,000 (60) 34 Other \u0026gt;YYY TOTAL (60) $15,023 $18,064 $4.000 TOTAL (30-60) $241 ,567 $239,915 $226,1 40 TOTAL 110-60) 63.7 $2,380,216 $2,383,466 63 .9 $2,352,763 TOTAL LINE ITEMS - (SECOND PAGE) $151 ,993 $138,821 $217 .1 67 .. , GRAND TOTAL   ...... xxxxxx $2,532,209 $2,522,286 xxxxxx $2,569,930 Line Item Costs  Budget Actual Proposed Carver 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $28,990 $2 607 $13 390 Other Objects Indirect Costs $119,516 $132,656 $200 352 Vocational $0 so so Athletics $0 so so Gifted Programs $145 $151 $149 Plant Services $2,385 $2,415 $2 340 Reading $82 $80 $78 Science $0 so so English $239 S267 $234 Special Education $636 $644 $624 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $151 ,993 $138,821 S217 167 Per Pupil Co\u0026amp;t 1996-97 1998-97 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 606 16 606 16 608 75 Total Costs $2,532,209 $2,522,286 S2,569,930 Per Pupil Cost $4,177 $4,161 $4,222 1997-98 BUDGET PROPOSAL(DRAFT1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 Gibbs Magnet School F.T.E. Budget Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1 0 $51 ,859 S51 859 1 C 350 35,\nSTAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 1 0 S47,653 $4 7,653 ' D $58 119 03 Specialists 5 8 S 182,294 $177 .83 \u0026lt;: 5 8 5169956 04 Counselors 1 0 $42,870 $42 870 1 0 s.\n3 55~ 05 Media Spec. 1 0 $42,303 $42,260 1 0 S43 696 06 Art-Pert/Prod. 00 $0 so 00 SO 07 MUSIC 00 $0 so 00 SC 08 Foreign Lang 00 $0 so 0 0 so 09 Vocational 00 $0 so 00 so 10 Special Education 1 5 $56,580 $56,580 1 5 $50,753 11 Gifted 1 0 $29,832 $29,832 1 0 S31 04 7 12 Classroom 15 0 $462,335 $460.177 15 0 S485,954 13 Substitutes 0.0 $14 ,000 $12,600 00 $14 000 14 Other-Kindergarten 20 $63,266 $63,500 2 0 SG7 J 12 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 29 3 $992,991 $985,1 66 29 3 S1 014 757 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 1 4 $20,666 $20,666 1 4 S22 339 STAFF 16 Nurses 0 8 $11 ,181 $11 ,181 0 8 S14 569 17 Custodians 30 $38,802 $38 259 30 S40 09~ 18 Information Services 00 $0 so 02 SJ 736 19 Para professionals-Other 00 $0 . so 0 0 so 20 Other-Aides 5.6 $44 ,411 $44 ,644 56 $40,499 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $300,641 $292,885 $303,473 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 10.8 $415,701 $407,635 11 0 S424.712 TOTAL (10-20) $1,408,693 $1,392,802 S1 439,470 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $38,577 $33,320 S39 439 SERVICES 23 Travel $2,000 $762 $2 .000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements $250 )()()OCl()O(X. 25 Other $3,262 $4,899 xxxxxxxx S3 . 985 TOTAL (30) $44,089 $38,980 $45. 424 MATERIALS, 26 Princ1pal's Office $0 $0 S1 ,000 SUPPLIES 27 Reqular Classroom $35,000 $49,466 S49 625 (40) 28 Media $3,500 $1 ,897 $3,500 29 Other $1 ,860 $1 ,651 $1 ,260 TOTAL (40) $40,360 $53,013 $55 385 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $51 ,231 $24 ,156 S62 .059 OUTLAY 31 Buildinq Repair, etc. (50) 32 Other TOTAL (50) $51,231 $24 ,156 S62 059 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $3,048 $2,983 S1 ,000 (60) 34 Other TOTAL (60) $3,048 $2,983 $1 ,000 TOTAL (30-60) $138,729 $119,133 $163,868 TOTAL (10-60) 40.1 $1,547,421 $1,511,935 40.3 $1 ,603,338 TOTAL LINE ITEMS (SECOND PAGE) $63,816 $71 ,037 $106 558 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $1,611,238 $1,582,971 xxxxxx $1,709 ,895 Line Item Costs  Budget Actual Proposed Gibb\u0026amp; 1996-97 1996-97 1997 -98 Stipends $771 $771 $540 Other ObJects Indirect Costs $6 1,1 42 $68,431 $104 236 Vocational $0 so so Athletics so so so Gifted Programs $80 $78 $78 Plant Services $1 ,305 $1 ,246 $1 218 Reading $42 $42 $41 Science $0 $0 so English $129 $1 38 $122 Special Education $348 $332 S325 xxxxxx )()()()()()( Total Line Items $63,816 $71 ,037 $106 558 Per Pupil Co\u0026amp;t 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or ProJ. 312 69 312 69 316 71 Total Costs $1 ,611 ,238 $1 ,582,971 $1,709,895 Per Pupil Cost $5,153 $5 ,062 $5 ,399 1997-98 BUDGET PROPOSAL(DRAFT1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 Wllllams Magnet School - F.T.E. Budqet Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1 0 S64 667 S64 667 '0 $66 66:: STAFF 02 Asst. Pnn. 1 0 $43,238 $43,238 o s.\n.i 83~ 03 Spec1al1sts 50 $195 748 $195 603 5 0 $201 181 04 Counselors 1 4 $34 952 $34 ,952 1 4 $51 530 05 Media Spec. 1 0 $31 818 S31,818 1 0 $31 151 06 Art-Perf /Prod 00 so so 00 so 07 Music 00 $0 so 00 so 08 Foreign Lang 00 $0 so 00 so 09 Vocational 00 so so 0 0 so 10 Special Education 11 $41,125 $39,793 1 $39 220 11 Gifted 20 S77,685 $77 685 20 S ~9 658 12 Classroom 20.0 $710,889 $710,623 20 0 S ~03 555 13 Substitutes 00 $16,000 $18,709 0 0 $20 000 14 Other-Kindergarten 3.0 $122,544 $122,629 3 0 S124 646 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 35.5 $1 ,338,667 $1 ,339,717 35 5 S1362442 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 2.6 $43, 1 so $43,1 51 26 $47,016 STAFF 16 Nurses 1.0 $38,427 $38,427 1 0 $39,749 17 Custodians 4.0 $52,200 $52,040 4 0 $47,750 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 $0 0 2 S3 736 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 0.0 $0 $0 0 0 $0 20 Other-Aides 9.0 $46,919 $46,146 90 S31 ,968 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $412,498 $406,793 S397,919 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 16.6 $593,194 $586,557 16 8 S568 138 TOTAL (10-20) $1 ,931 ,861 $1,926,274 S1,930,580 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $52,119 $49,359 $54 789 SERVICES 23 Travel $3,700 $305 $3,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements 25 Other $4 ,650 $6,835 $6 ,000 TOTAL (30) $60,469 $56,499 $63,789 MATERIALS, 26 Principa l's Office xxxxxxxx SUPPLIES 27 Reqular Classroom $64,055 $66,541 $66 090 (40) 28 Media $5,000 $1 ,469 xxxx:xxxx $5,000 29 Other $1 ,681 $2,202 xxxxxxxx $1 ,400 TOTAL (40) $70,735 $70,212 xxxx:xxxx S 72 490 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $45,734 $43,453 xxxxxxxx $34 ,460 OUTLAY 31 Buildinq Repair, etc. xxxx:xxxx (50) 32 Other $350 so so TOTAL (50) $46,084 $43,453 xxxx:xxxx $34 480 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $1 ,560 $1 ,560 xxxxxxxx $800 (60) 34 Other xxxxxxxx TOTAL (60) $1 ,560 $1 ,560 xxxxxxxx $800 TOTAL (30-60) $178,849 $171,725 xxxxxxxx $171 ,559 TOTAL (10-60) 52.1 $2,110,709 $2,097 ,998 52 3 S2, 102 138 TOTAL LINE ITEMS - (SECOND PAGE) $110,401 $119,320 xxxxxxxx S 172 794 GRAND TOTAL \u0026lt; ' ..  xxxxxx $2,221,111 $2,217,319 xxxxxx $2,274 ,932 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposed Williams 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $10,000 $6. 734 SB 400 Other Objects Indirect Costs $97 ,573 $109,647 S161 631 Vocation al $0 $0 so Athletics $0 so so Gifted Programs $120 $125 S120 Plant Services $1,935 S1 ,996 s, 888 Reading $63 S67 S63 Science $0 so so English S194 S221 S1fl9 Special Education S516 S532 $503 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $110,401 S119,320 S172 794 Per Pupil Cost 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj 501 02 501 02 491 10 Total Costs $2,221 ,111 $2,217,319 $2,274,932 Per Pupil Co\u0026amp;t $4,433 $4,426 $4,632 1997-98 BUDGET PROPOSAL(ORAFT 1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-96 97-96 Mann Magnet School F.T.E. Budqet Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1 0 $67,161 $67,180 1 0 $68 17' STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 3 0 $131 ,072 $131 ,072 30 $134 985 03 Specialists 36 $1 03,620 $117,165 36 $9~  23 04 Counselors 3 0 $11 9, 497 $119497 3 0 5'229 .. 9 05 Media Spec. 1 0 $43,986 $43 986 1 0 $44 702 06 Art-Per1./Prod. 00 $0 so 00 so 07 Music 00 $0 so 00 so 06 Foreign Lang 00 $0 $0 00 so 09 Vocational 56 $146,116 $176,765 5 6 S149 318 10 Special Education 1 3 $27,691 $30 769 1 3 S36 600 11 Gifted 0.0 $0 $0 00 so 12 Classroom 47 8 $1 ,540,964 $1,498,933 47 8 S1605497 13 Substitutes 00 $36,200 $34,438 00 $36 000 14 Other-Kindergarten 00 $0 $0 00 so TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 66 3 $2,216,326 $2,219,805 66 3 S2 292 381 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 5.0 $87,147 $86,952 5 0 S98 328 STAFF 16 Nurses 1.0 $34 ,275 $34 ,275 1 0 S34 864 17 Custodians 60 $71 ,239 $71 ,238 60 $64 058 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 so 02 S3 736 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 1.0 $31 ,583 $30\n542 1 0 S33 763 20 Other-Aides 2.4 $37 ,956 $40,304 2 4 S37,240 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $663,070 $654 ,732 XXXXX\u0026gt;X\u0026lt; S657 749 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 15.4 $925,270 S918,043 15 6 $929 738 TOTAL (10-20) $3,141,596 $3,137,849 S3.222 119 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $169,940 $145,168 $169,276 SERVICES 23 Travel $6,900 $2,622 S4,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements $4 ,500 $0 xxxxxxxx so 25 Other $37 ,011 $59,559 S61 4 74 TOTAL (30) $218,351 $207,349 S234, 750 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office $2,750 so $1 000 SUPPLIES 27 Reciular Classroom $100,928 $110,322 $129,299 (40) 28 Media $11 ,156 $10,71 0 $7 000 29 Other $5,900 $3,306 $3 000 TOTAL (40) $120,734 $124 ,337 S140 299 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $80,520 $91 ,316 S19,790 OUTLAY 31 BuildinQ Repair, etc. $3,000 $0 so (50) 32 Other TOTAL (50) $83,520 $91 ,316 $19,790 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $2,400 $1 ,925 S1 500 (60) 34 Other TOTAL (60) $2,400 $1,925 S1.500 TOTAL /30-60) $425,005 $424,927 $396,339 TOTAL (10-60) 81.7 $3,S66,601 S3,562, 776 81 9 S3,618 457 TOTAL LINE ITEMS (SECOND PAGE) $204 ,382 $225,819 $339,350 \". GRAND TOTAL ... xxxxxx $3,770,984 $3,788,595 xxxxxx $3 ,957,807 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposed Mann 1996-97 1996-97 1997 -98 Stipends $4,600 S2,543 S3, 150 Other Objects Indirect Costs $164,452 $187,1 27 $296 283 Vocational $16,000 $15,681 S 15 480 Athletics $14 ,500 $15,663 S19,592 Gifted Programs $0 so so Plant Services $3,450 $3, 406 $3,461 Reading $115 $114 $115 Science $0 $0 so English $31\\5 $377 $346 Special Education $920 $908 $923 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $204,382 $225,819 $339,350 Per Pupil Co\u0026amp;t 1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 855 06 855 06 900 23 Total Costs $3,770,984 $3,788,595 $3,957,807 Per Pupil co,t $4,410 $4,431 $4 ,396 1997-98 BUDGET PROPOSAL(ORAFT1)  96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 Parkvlew Magnet School F.T.E. BudQet Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1 0 $69,939 $69,939 1 0 S72 162 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 3 0 $157,079 $157079 30 S16 268 03 Specialists 9 8 $321 ,01 4 $333,660 9 8 S323 -180 04 Counselors 30 $137,832 $137,790 30 S140 860 OS Media Spec. 1 0 $36,020 $36,020 1 0 S36 635 06 Art-Perf./Prod 00 $0 so 0 0 so 07 Music 00 $0 so 0 0 so 08 Foreign Lang. 00 $0 so 0 0 so 09 Vocational 7.0 $201 ,772 $201 ,812 70 $194 499 10 Special Education 1.5 $39,465 $39,465 2 0 SS6 739 11 Gifted 00 $0 $0 00 so 12 Classroom 40.6 $1 ,458,121 $1 ,474.723 40 6 $1 614 801 13 Substitutes 00 $51 ,640 $34 042 0 0 $40 000 14 Other-Kindergarten 1 0 $43,100 $43,100 00 so TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 67 9 $2,515,982 $2,527,630 67 4 $2 640.444 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 6.0 $136,599 $136,399 6 0 $151,599 STAFF 16 Nurses 0.6 $15,944 $15,944 06 $16,648 17 Custodians 8.0 $104 ,910 $103,185 8 0 S107,841 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 $0 02 $3,736 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 5.0 $125,271 $99\n602 5 0 $100,043 20 Other-Aides 2.0 $30,381 $31 ,632 20 $31 ,002 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $740,622 $731,515 $754 ,670 TOT AL SUPPORT SALARY 21 .6 $1,153,726 $1 ,118,277 21 8 S1, 165.538 TOTAL (10-20) $3,669,708 $3,645,907 xxxxxxxx S3 805,982 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $181,339 $204,767 xxxxxxxx S191 166 SERVICES 23 Travel $7,000 $2,225 S7 ,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements $4,000 25 Other $20,870 $30,215 S63.550 TOTAL (30) $213,209 $237,207 S261 716 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office $850 $0 S500 SUPPLIES 27 Regular Classroom $115,423 $114,779 S166, 117 (40) 28 Media $6,403 $5,937 S9,200 29 Other $11 ,625 $5,451 $5,000 TOTAL (40) $134,301 $126,167 $180 817 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $83,000 $57,549 $43,437 OUTLAY 31 Buildinci Repair, etc. (SO) 32 Other $106 TOTAL (50) $83,000 $57,655 $43,437 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $5,112 $5,857 $3,663 (60) 34 Other TOTAL (60) $5,112 $5,857 $3 663 TOTAL (30-60) $435,622 $426,886 $489,633 TOTAL (10-60) 89.5 $4,105,330 $4,072,793 89 2 $4 ,295,614 TOTAL LINE ITEMS - (SECOND PAGE) $214,526 $235,913 $358 787 .,,,./\"''''''\"'/\u0026lt; GRAND-TO.TAL :: .. ,:\n.:~:/ xxxxxx $4,319,857 $4,308,705 xxxxxx $4,654,401 Line Item Coats  Budget Actual Proposed Parkvlew 1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 Stipends $4,000 $3,539 so Other Objects Indirect Costs $172,238 $194,752 S316 189 Vocational $16,000 $16 319 $16,520 Athletics $17 ,500 $16,301 $20 908 Gifted Programs $0 $0 so Plant Services $3 ,420 $3,545 $3 693 Reading $114 $118 $123 Science $0 $0 $0 English $342 $392 S369 Special Education $912 $945 S985 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $214 ,526 $235,913 $358,787 Per Pupil Cost  1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 889.90 889 90 960 71 Total Costs $4,319,857 $4,308,705 $4,654,401 Per Pupil Cost $4,854 $4,842 $4,845 Donna Grady Creer Executive Director June 10, 1998 Magnet Review Committee 1900 North Main Street  Suite 101 North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114 The Honorable Susan Webber Wright Judge, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas 600 West Capitol Suite 302 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Judge Wright: RECEIVED JUN 1 5 1998 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATIOt~ N~qffi~ At its June 9, 1998 regularly-called meeting, the Magnet Review Committee, by formal motion and unanimous 6-0 vote, approved the interdistrict magnet schools' budget for the six original magnet schools for the 1997-98 school year (Draft l l, which includes the second year of funding for the fiveyear proposed program improvement plan for the same schools. The total amount budgeted, $18,159,205, is based on a per pupil expenditure of $4,654 per student, calculated from an actual third-quarter enrollment of 3, 90 l .89 students. This budget shows an increase of $84 .00 per student over the 1996-97 budget, with the second year of the five-year proposed program improvement plan included. As you know, there is an appeal before the Eighth Circuit regarding teacher retirement and health insurance which may have impact on the attached budget. Any revisions to the budget will be submitted to you for approval. It is the intention of the Magnet Review Committee, therefore, to submit this budget with the recognition that some flexibility may be necessary, particularly during the 1998-99 school year. The Magnet Review Committee respectfully requests the Court's review and approval of the 1997-98 interdistrict magnet schools' budget attached herewith. The Magnet Review Committee is committed to maintaining the existing quality of the interdistrict magnet schools. We will continue to work with the host district as we exercise stringent oversight of the magnet schools' budget in an effort to achieve and ensure efficient management and cost containment to the greatest extent possible. Sincerely, c:zk-~ ~w.JJ Sadie Mitchell, Chairperson Magnet Review Committee SM/DGC:sl Attachment: 1997-98 lnterdistrict Magnet Schools' Budget (Approved Draft l l cc: Ann Brown, Federal Monitor - Office of Desegregation Monitoring '.1Jijl7~ BV.DGET P~Of.\u0026gt;..OSA.L(DRAFT 1) ...   96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 SUMMARY FOR.MAGNET SCHOOLS    F.T.E. Budget Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 6.0 $369,070 $369,069 6.0 $376 ,587 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 10 0 $\u0026lt;163 ,584 $463,585 10 0 S488, 462 03 Specialists 39.2 $1,327,018 $1,362,980 39 2 $1,343, 119 04 Counselors 12.4 $476,963 $476,836 12 4 $505,887 05 Media Spec. 6.5 $248,736 $248,693 6 5 $25 3,085 06 Art-Perf./Prod. 1.0 $23,723 $23,723 1 0 S26,065 07 Music 0.0 $0 so 00 so 08 Foreiqn Lanq . 0.0 $0 so 00 so 09 Vocational 12.6 $347 ,888 $378,577 12 6 $343,8 17 10 Special Education 8.2 $264 ,005 $265 ,751 8 7 $289,709 11 Gifted 5.4 $197,633 $197,633 5 4 $199,275 12 Classroom 177.9 \" $5,877,608 $5,84 3,9 11 177 9 $6 147,1 15 13 Substitutes 0 0 $154 ,990 $1 66,607 00 $165,000 14 Other-Kindergarten 14.0 $486,252 $486,572 13 0 $425,964 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 293.2 $10,237,470 $10, 283,936 292 7 $10 564 086 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 20.0 $373,625 $373,570 20 0 $407 495 STAFF 16 Nurses 5.4 $163 ,071 $1 63,569 5 4 $163,262 17 Custodians 29.0 $369,006 $365,788 29 0 S356,470 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 so 1 0 S22,415 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 6 0 $156,854 $130, 143 60 $133,806 20 Other-Aides 37 0 $312,743 $317 ,095 37 0 $285,101 21 Frinqe Benefits(20) $3,115,089 $3, 080,923 xxxxxxxx $3,090.046 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 97 .4 $4 ,490,388 $4 ,431 ,089 98 4 $4 458,595 TOTAL (10-20) $14,727 ,858 $14,715,.024 xxxxxxxx $15,022 681 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $591 ,944 $574 528 $617 803 SERVICES 23 Travel $33,600 $13,472 $27,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements $8,750 $0 so 25 Other $82,878 $123,953 xxxxxxxx S156.919 TOTAL (30) $717 ,172 $711 ,953 x:xxxxxxx $801,722 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office $3,600 so xxxxx:xxx $2 500 SUPPLIES 27 Reqular Classroom $425,485 $450,479 xxxxxxxx S574 289 (40) 28 Media $41 ,523 $35 436 xxxxxxxx S35 450 29 Other $28,771 $20,114 )000()()()()( $17 632 TOTAL (40) $4 99, 379 $506,030 x:xxxxxxx $629 871 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $376,785 $316,694 xxxxxxxx $281 692 OUTLAY 31 Buildinci Repair, etc. xxxxxxxx $5,500 so xxxxxxxx so (50) 32 Other $350 S106 xxxxxxxx so TOTAL (50) $382,635 $316 800 xxxxxxxx $281 692 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $27, 402 $30,648 xxxxxxxx S11 213 (60) 34 Other $0 $0 xxxxxxxx $0 TOTAL (60) $27,402 $30,648 x:xxxxxxx $11,213 TOTAL (30-60) $1 ,626,587 $1,565,431 xxxxxxxx $1 724,498 TOTAL (10-60) 390.6 $16,354 ,446 $16,280.455 391 1 $16 747 179 TOTAL LINE ITEMS - (SECOND PAGE) $890, 896 $929 702 xxxxxxxx S1 412.026 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $17,245 ,342 $17,210,157 xxxxxx $18,159,205 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposed 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $69,094 $19,983 $33 837 Other Objects $0 $0 $0 Indirect Costs $736,303 $824,092 $1.284 189 Vocational $32,000 $32,000 $32 000 Athletics $32,000 $31,964 $40 500 Grfted Programs $500 $502 S500 Plant Services $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Readinq $500 $500 $500 Science $0 $0 $0 Enqlish $1 ,500 $1,660 $1 500 Special Education $4,000 $4,000 $4 ,000 $0 $0 $0 )00()()()( $0 $0 $0 )00()()()( $0 $0 $0 Total Line Items $890,896 $929,702 $1 412 026 Per Pupil Cost 1996-97 1996-97 : 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 3,765.61 3,765 61 3,901 89 Total Costs $17,245,342 $17,210,157 $18159,205 Per Pupil Cost $4,580 $4,570 $4,654 1~7'.-98 BUDGET PROPOSAL(ORAFT1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97 -98 BQOker Magnet School F.T.E. Budget Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1.0 $59,663 $59,663 1 0 $61,582 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 1.0 $40,672 $40,672 1 0 $43,757 03 Specialists 70 $261 ,827 $262,257 7 0 $268,408 04 Counselors 2.0 $73 ,553 $73, 468 2 0 $76,155 05 Media Spec. 1.0 $41 ,963 $41 ,963 1 0 $42,653 06 Art-Perf./Prod. 1.0 $23,723 $23,723 1 0 $26,065 07 Music 00 $0 so 0 0 $0 08 Foreign Lang . 00 $0 $0 00 so 09 Vocational 0.0 $0 $0 0 0 so 10 Special Education 1.3 $50,243 $50,243 1 3 $55,624 11 Gifted 1.0 $38,946 $38,946 1 0 $39,594 12 Classroom 30.2 $998,938 $1,001,579 30.2 $1 042,379 13 Substitutes 0.0 $20,000 $47,118 00 $30,000 14 Other-Kindergarten 4.0 $126,243 $126,243 4 0 S105,300 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 49.5 $1,735,772 $1,765,876 49 5 S1 791,516 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 2.0 $34 ,706 $35,046 2 0 $39,821 STAFF 16 Nurses 1.0 $31 ,825 $32,145 1 0 $33 050 17 Custodians 4.0 $55,019 $54 ,958 4 0 $53,033 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 $0 02 $3,736 19 Para professionals-Other 0.0 $0 $0 0.0 so 20 Other-Aides 7.0 $59,679 $60,277 7.0 $56,973 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $520,352 $520,341 xxxxxxxx S519 779 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 14.0 $701 ,580 $702:767 14 2 $706,392 TOTAL (10-20) $2,437,352 $2,468,642 xxxxxxxx $2 497,909 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $78,070 $66,703 $81,480 SERVICES 23 Travel $5,000 $2,355 $2,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements 25 Other $8,493 $1 2,7 11 I S13.350 TOTAL (30) $91 ,563 $81,769 $96,830 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office SUPPLIES 27 Reqular Classroom $42,079 $40,397 $105 498 (40) 28 Media $6,150 $6, 105 xxxxxxxx $5,250 29 Other $4,205 $3,475 $3,372 TOTAL (40) $52,434 $49,977 xxxxxxxx $1 14,120 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $60,059 $50,840 $65,760 OUTLAY 31 Buildinq Repair, etc. $2,500 so \" so (50) 32 Other xxxxxxxx TOTAL (50) $62,559 $50,840 xxxxxxxx S65 760 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $259 $259 xxxxxxxx $250 (60) 34 Other TOTAL (60) $259 $259 xxxxxxxx S250 TOTAL (30-60) $206,816 $182,845 $276.960 TOTAL (10-60) 63.5 $2,644 ,167 $2,651 ,488 63.7 $2,774,869 TOTAL LINE ITEMS (SECOND PAGE) $145,777 $138,793 S217,370 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $2,789,944 $2,790,280 xxxxxx $2,992,238 Line Item Costs  Budget Actual Proposed Booker 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $20,733 $3 789 S8 357 Other Objects Indirect Costs $121,381 $131,479 S205 ,499 Vocational $0 $0 so Ath lelics $0 so so Gifted Programs $155 S149 S153 Plant Services S2,505 $2,393 $2 400 Reading $84 S80 S80 Science $0 $0 so Engli sh S251 $265 S240 Speci al Education $668 S638 S640 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $145,777 $138,793 $217 ,370 Per Pupil Cost  1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 600. 78 600.78 624 39 Tota l Costs $2,789,944 $2,790,280 $2,992,238 Per Pupil Cost ' $4,644 $4,644 $4,792 199!-988UOGET PROPOSAL(DRAFT1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 Carvei Ma~met School F.T.E. Budqet Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1.0 $55,761 $55,761 1 0 $57,650 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 1.0 $43,871 $43,871 1 0 $45,496 03 Specialists 8.0 $262,515 $276,461 8 0 $285,971 04 Counselors 2.0 $68,259 $68,259 2 0 $70,795 05 Media Spec. 1.5 $52,645 $52,645 1 5 $54,248 06 Art-Perf./Prod. 0.0 $0 so 00 so 07 Music 00 $0 so 00 so 08 Foreign Lang. 00 $0 $0 00 so 09 Vocational 0.0 $0 so 00 so 10 Special Education 1.5 $48,900 $48,900 1 5 $50,773 11 Gifted 1.4 $51 ,170 $5 1,170 1 4 $48,976 12 Classroom 24.3 $706,362 $697,875 24 3 $694 929 13 Substitutes 0.0 $17,150 $1 9,700 00 $25,000 14 Other-K1nderga rten 4.0 $131 ,099 $1 31,099 4 0 $128,706 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 44.7 $1 ,437 ,732 $1,445,741 44 7 $1,462,545 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 3.0 $51 ,357 $51,357 3 0 $48,392 STAFF 16 Nurses 1.0 $31 ,419 $3 1,597 1 0 S24 383 17 Custodians 4.0 $46,837 $46,108 4 0 S43,692 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 so 0 2 $3.736 19 Para professionals-Other 0.0 $0 '$0 00 $0 20 Other-Aides 11 .0 $93,398 $94 ,091 11 0 $87, 419 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $477 ,906 $474,656 - $456,456 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 19.0 $700,917 $697,810 19 2 S664,078 TOTAL (10-20) $2,138,649 $2, 143,551 S2, 126,623 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $71 ,899 $75,210 v v $81 653 SERVICES 23 Travel $9,000 $5,202 $9,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements xxxxxxxx 25 Other $8,591 $9,735 $8,560 TOTAL (30) $89,490 $90,1 47 $99,213 MATERIALS, 26 Princioal's Office v SUPPLIES 27 Reqular Classroom $68,000 $68.975 $57.660 (40) 28 Media $9,314 $9,319 $5.500 29 Other $3,500 $4 ,029 $3,600 TOTAL (40) $80,814 $82,323 $66.760 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $56,240 $49,380 S56 167 OUTLAY 31 Building Repair, etc. (50) 32 Other TOTAL (50) $56,240 $49,380 )()()()(X)()(X $56,167 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $15,023 $1 8,064 $4,000 (60) 34 Other TOTAL (60) $15,023 $18,064 $4,000 TOTAL (30-60) $241 ,567 $239,915 $226,140 TOTAL {10-60) 63.7 $2,380,216 $2,383,466 63 9 S2,352 763 TOTAL LINE ITEMS (SECOND PAGE) $151 ,993 $138 821 $217 167 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $2,532,209 $2,522,286 xxxxxx $2,569,930 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposed Carver 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $28,990 S2 607 S13.390 Other Objects Indirect Costs $119,516 $132,656 S200 352 Vocational $0 so so Athletics so so so Gifted Programs $145 $151 $149 Plant Services $2,385 $2,415 $2 340 Reading $82 $80 S78 Science $0 so $0 English $239 $267 S234 Special Education $636 $644 S624 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $151 ,993 $138 821 $217,167 Per Pupil Cost 1996-97 1998-97 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 606.16 606.16 608 75 Total Costs $2,532,209 $2,522,286 $2,569,930 Per Pupil Cost $4,177 $4,161 $4,222 1997..~3 BUDGET PROPOSAL(ORAFT1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-96 97-98 GlbbsMagnet School F.T.E. Budget Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1.0 $51 ,859 $51 ,859 1 0 S50,354 STAFF 02 Asst Prin. 1.0 $47 ,653 $47,653 1 0 S58, 119 03 Specialists 5.8 $182,294 $177 ,834 5 8 $169,956 04 Counselors 1.0 $42,870 $42,870 1 0 $43,567 05 . Media Spec. 1.0 $42,303 $42,260 1 0 $43,696 06 Art-Perf./Prod. 0.0 $0 so 00 $0 07 Music 0.0 $0 $0 00 so 08 Foreign Lang . 0.0 $0 $0 00 so 09 Vocationa l 0.0 $0 so 00 so 10 Special Education 1.5 $56,580 $56,580 1 5 S50,753 11 Gifted 1 0 $29, 832 $29,832 1 0 S31 04 7 12 Classroom 15.0 $462 ,335 $460,177 15 0 S485,954 13 Substitutes 0.0 $14 ,000 $12,600 00 $14 000 14 Other-Kindergarten 2.0 $63,266 $63,500 2 0 $67,312 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 29.3 $992,991 $985,166 29 3 S1 014,757 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 1.4 $20,666 $20,666 1 4 $22,339 STAFF 16 Nurses 0.8 $11,181 $11,181 08 $14 569 17 Custodians 3.0 $38,802 $38,259 3 0 S40 097 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 so 02 S3. 736 19 Para professionals-Other 0.0 $0 : $0 00 so 20 Other-Aides 5.6 $44 ,411 $44 ,644 5 6 $40,499 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $300,641 $292,885 S303,473 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 10.8 $415,701 $407,635 11 0 S424,712 TOTAL (10-20) $1 ,408,693 $1,392,802 $1,439,470 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $38, 577 $33,320 xxxxxxxx $39 439 SERVICES 23 Travel . $2,000 $762 xxxxxxxx $2 000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements $250 xxxxxxxx 25 Other $3,262 $4,899 . . .. $3,985 TOTAL (30) $44 ,089 $38,980 S45.424 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office $0 so - - S1,000 SUPPLIES 27 Regular Classroom $35,000 $49,466 S49 625 (40) 28 Media $3,500 $1 897 $3,500 29 Other $1 ,860 $1,651 - S1,260 TOTAL (40) $40,360 $53,013 $55 385 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $51 ,231 $24,156 $62 059 OUTLAY 31 Buildinq Repair, etc. (50) 32 Other xxxxxxxx TOTAL (50) $51 ,231 $24,156 $62059 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $3,048 $2 983 $1 000 (60) 34 Other TOTAL (60) $3,048 $2,983 . $1 000 TOTAL (30-60) $138,729 $1 19,133 $163,868 TOTAL (10-60) 40.1 $1 ,547 ,421 $1,511 ,935 40 3 $1 603,338 TOTAL LINE ITEMS - (SECOND PAGE) $63,816 $71,037 $106,558 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $1,611,238 $1 ,582,971 xxxxxx $1,709,895 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposed Gibbs 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $771 $771 S540 Other Objects Indirect Costs $61,142 $68,431 S104 .236 Vocational $0 $0 so Athletics $0 $0 so Gifted Programs $80 $78 S78 Plant Services $1,305 $1,246 $1,218 Reading $42 $42 $41 Science $0 $0 so English $129 $138 $122 Special Education $348 $332 $325 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $63,816 $71,037 $106,558 Per Pupil Colit 1996-97 1996-$7 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 312.69 312 69 316 71 Total Costs $1,611 ,238 $1 ,582 ,971 $1,709,895 Per Pupil Cost $5,153 $5,062 $5,399 '!997~~8 BUDGET PROPOSAL(DRAFT1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97 -98 97-98 wiui,ffi's Mai.net School . F.T.E. Budqet Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principa l 1.0 $64,667 $64 667 1 0 $66 662 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 1 0 $43,238 $43,238 1 0 $~4 837 03 Speci al ists 5.0 $195,748 $195,603 50 $201 HJ1 04 Counselors 1.4 $34,952 $34,952 1 4 $51,530 05 Media Spec. 1.0 $31,818 $31,818 1 0 S31, 151 06 Art-Perf./Prod. 0.0 $0 so 00 so 07 Music 00 $0 $0 00 $0 08 Foreign Lang . 0.0 $0 $0 00 so 09 Vocational 0.0 $0 $0 00 $0 10 Speci al Educat ion 1. 1 $41,125 $39,793 1 1 $39 220 11 Gifted 2 0 $77,685 $77,685 20 $79 658 12 Classroom 20.0 $7 10,889 $710,623 20 0 $703,555 13 Substitutes 0.0 $16,000 $18,709 00 $20 000 14 Other-Kindergarten 3.0 $122,544 $122,629 30 $124,646 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 35.5 $1,338,667 $1,339,717 35 5 $1 362,442 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 2.6 $43,150 $43,151 26 $47,016 STAFF 16 Nurses 1.0 $38,427 $38,427 1 0 S39,749 17 Custodians 4.0 $52,200 $52,040 4 0 $47,750 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 $0 02 $3,736 19 Para profess ionals-Other 0.0 $0 $0 00 $0 20 Other-Aides 9.0 $46,919 $46,146 9 0 $31,968 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $41 2, 498 $406,793 xxxxxxxx $397,919 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 16.6 $593,194 $586,557 16.8 $568 138 TOTAL (10-20) $1, 931 ,861 $1,926,274 $1,930,580 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $52,1 19 $49,359 $54,789 SERVICES 23 Travel $3,700 $305 $3,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements 25 Other $4,650 $6,835 $6,000 TOTAL (30) $60,469 $56,499 $63 789 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office xxxxxxxx SUPPLIES 27 Regular Classroom $64 ,055 $66,541 $66,090 (40) 28 Media $5,000 $1,469 xxxxxxxx S5,000 29 Other $1,681 $2,202 xxxxxxxx $1,400 TOTAL (40) $70,735 $70,212 $72 490 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $45,734 $43,453 xxxxxxxx $34,480 OUTLAY 31 Building Repair, etc. xxxxxxxx (50) 32 Other $350 $0 $0 TOTAL (50) $46,084 $43,453 xxxxxxxx $34 480 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $1 ,560 $1,560 xxxxxxxx $800 (60) 34 Other xxxxxxxx TOTAL (60) $1,560 $1,560 xxxxxxxx $800 TOTAL (30-60) $178,849 $17 1,725 $171,559 TOTAL (10-60) 52.1 $2,110,709 $2, 097,998 52 3 $2,102.138 TOTAL LINE ITEMS - (SECOND PAGE) $110,401 $119,320 xxxxxxxx $172.794 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $2,221 ,111 $2,217 ,319 xxxxxx $2 ,274,932 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposed Williams 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $10,000 $6,734 S8.400 Other Objects Indirect Costs $97,573 $109 647 S161 631 Vocational $0 $0 so Athletics $0 $0 so Gifted Programs $120 $125 S120 Plant Services $1,935 $1,996 S1 888 Reading $63 $67 S63 Science $0 so so English $194 $221 $189 Special Education $516 $532 S503 )00()()()( )00()()()( Total Line Items $110,401 $119,320 $172794 Per Pupil Cost 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 501.02 501 02 491 10 Total Costs $2,221 ,111 $2,217 ,319 $2,274 ,932 Per Pupil Cost $4,433 $4,426 $4,632 1~1~.\n13UQGET f'ROPOSAl(ORAFT 1) 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 MahhMaqnet School f.  F.T.E. 8Ud\\'.let Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1.0 $67,181 $67,180 1 0 $68.177 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 3.0 $131,072 $131,072 3 0 $134,985 03 Specialists 3.6 $103,620 $117,165 3 6 $94,123 04 Counselors 3.0 $119,497 $119,497 3 0 $122,979 05 Media Spec. 1 0 $43,986 $43,986 1 0 $44,702 06 Art-Perf./Prod. 0.0 $0 $0 0 0 $0 07 Music 0.0 $0 $0 0 0 $0 08 Foreign Lang. 0.0 $0 $0 0 0 so 09 Vocational 5.6 $146,116 $176,765 5 6 $149 318 10 Special Education 1.3 $27,691 $30,769 1 3 S36,600 11 Gifted 00 $0 $0 00 so 12 Classroom 47.8 $1,540,964 $1,498,933 47 8 $1,605,497 13 Substitutes 0.0 $36,200 $34 ,438 00 $36 000 14 Other-Kindergarten 0.0 $0 $0 00 $0 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 66.3 $2,216,326 $2,219,805 66.3 $2,292,381 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 5.0 $87,147 $86,952 5.0 $98,328 STAFF 16 Nurses 1.0 $34,275 $34 ,275 1 0 $34,864 17 Custodians 6.0 $71,239 $71,238 60 $64,058 18 Information Services 0.0 $0 $0 0.2 S3,736 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 1.0 $31,583 $30,'.542 1 0 $33,763 20 Other-Aides 2.4 $37,956 $40,304 2 4 $37 240 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $663,070 $654,732 S657,749 TOTAL SUPPORT SALARY 15.4 $925,270 $918,043 15.6 $929,738 TOTAL (10-20) $3,141,596 $3,137,849 S3,222,119 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $169,940 $145,168 xxxxxxxx $169,276 SERVICES 23 Travel $6,900 $2,622 $4,000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements $4,500 $0 xxxxxxxx so 25 Other $37,011 $59,559 $61 474 TOTAL (30) $218,351 $207 ,349 $234,750 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office $2,750 $0 $1,000 SUPPLIES 27 Regular Classroom $100,928 $110,322 xxxxxxxx $129,299 (40) 28 Media $11,156 $10,710 $7,000 29 Other $5,900 $3,306 S3 000 TOTAL (40) $120,734 $124,337 $140299 CAPITAL 30 Equipment $80,520 $91,316 $19,790 OUTLAY 31 Building Repair, etc. $3,000 $0 $0 (50) 32 Other TOTAL (50) $83,520 $91 ,316 S 19 790 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $2,400 $1 ,925 $1 500 (60) 34 Other TOTAL (60) $2,400 $1 ,925 $1 500 TOTAL (30-60) $425,005 $424,927 $396,339 TOTAL (10-60) 81.7 $3,S66,601 $3 562,776 81 9 S3618,457 TOTAL LINE ITEMS - (SECOND PAGE) $204,382 $225,819 S339.350 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $3,770,984 $3,788,595 xxxxxx $3 ,957,807 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposed Mann 1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 Stipends $4,600 $2,543 $3,150 Other Objects Indirect Costs $164,452 $187 ,127 $296,283 Vocational $16,000 $15,681 $15480 Athletics $14,500 $15,663 $19 592 Gifted Programs $0 $0 $0 Plant Services $3,450 $3,406 $3,461 Reading $115 $114 $115 Science $0 $0 so English $31\\5 $377 S346 Special Education $920 $908 $923 xxxxxx xxxxx:x Total Line Items $204,382 $225,819 $339,350 Per Pupil Cost' 1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 855.06 855 06 900 23 Total Costs $3,770,964 $3,788,595 $3,957,807 Per Pupil Cost \" i\"' $4,410 $4,431 $4,396 1~1i!d~HRC}F'.!PB9~P~AL(OR),\\FT1} ' 96-97 96-97 96-97 97-98 97-98 P.an\u0026amp;lew-Ma!'inetsc:tioo1 :,    ' F.T.E. Budi:iet Actual F.T.E. Proposed CERTIFIED 01 Principal 1.0 $69,939 $69,939 1 0 $72,162 STAFF 02 Asst. Prin. 3.0 $157,079 $157,079 3.0 $161,268 03 Specialists 9.8 $321 ,014 $333,660 98 $323,480 04 Counselors 3.0 $137 ,832 $137,790 3 0 $140,860 05 Media Spec. 1.0 $36,020 $36,020 1 0 $36,635 06 Art-Peri.IP rod. 0.0 $0 $0 00 $0 07 Music 0.0 $0 $0 00 $0 08 Foreign Lang. 0,0 $0 so 00 so 09 Vocational 7.0 $201,772 $201 ,812 7 0 $194,499 10 Special Education 1.5 $39,465 $39,465 2.0 S56,739 11 Gifted 0.0 $0 so 00 $0 12 Classroom 40.6 $1 ,458,121 $1,474,723 40 6 $1,614,801 13 Substitutes 0.0 $51 ,640 $34 ,042 00 $40,000 14 Other-Kindergarten 1.0 $43,100 $43,100 00 $0 TOTAL CERTIFIED SALARY 67.9 $2,515,982 $2,527,630 67 4 $2,640,444 SUPPORT 15 Secretaries 6,0 $136,599 $136,399 60 $151,599 STAFF 16 Nurses 0.6 $15,944 $15,944 06 $16,648 17 Custodians 8.0 $104 ,9 10 $103,185 8 0 $107,841 18 Information Services 0,0 $0 $0 02 $3,736 19 Paraprofessionals-Other 5.0 $125,271 $99\n602 5 0 $100043 20 Other-Aides 2.0 $30,381 $31,632 20 $31,002 21 Fringe Benefits(20) $740,622 $731,515 $754,670 TOT AL SUPPORT SALARY 21 .6 $1 ,153,726 $1,118,277 21 8 $1,165538 TOTAL (10-20) $3,669,708 $3,645,907 xxxxxxxx $3,805,982 PURCHASED 22 Utilities $181,339 $204 767 xxxxxxxx $191,166 SERVICES 23 Travel $7,000 $2,225 xxxxxxxx $7 000 (30) 24 Maintenance Agreements . $4,000 25 Other $20,870 $30,215 xxxxxxxx $63 550 TOTAL (30) $213,209 $237,207 xxxxxxxx $261,716 MATERIALS, 26 Principal's Office ... $850 so xxxxxxxx $500 SUPPLIES 27 Regular Classroom $115,423 $114,779 $166,117 (40) 28 Media $6,403 $5,937 $9,200 29 Other $11 ,625 $5,451 xxxxxxxx $5 000 TOTAL (40) $134,301 $126,167 $180,817 CAPITAL 30 Eouipment $83,000 $57,549 $43,437 OUTLAY 31 Building Repair, etc. (SO) 32 Other $106 TOTAL (50) $83,000 $57,655 $43,437 OTHER 33 Dues and Fees $5,112 $5,857 $3,663 (60) 34 Other xxxxxxxx TOTAL (60) $5,112 $5,857 xxxxxxxx $3,663 TOTAL (30-60) $435,622 $426,886 $489 633 TOTAL (10-60) 89.5 $4,105,330 $4,072,793 89 2 $4 295 614 TOTAL LINE ITEMS - (SECOND PAGE) $214,526 $235,913 xxxxxxxx $358,787 GRAND TOTAL xxxxxx $4,319,857 $4,308 ,705 xxxxxx $4,654,401 Line Item Costs - Budget Actual Proposod Parkview 1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 Stipends $4,000 $3,539 so Other Objects Indirect Costs $172,238 $194,752 $316,189 Vocational $16,000 $16 319 $16 520 Athletics $17,500 $16,301 $20,908 Gifted Programs $0 $0 so Plant Services $3,420 $3,545 $3,693 Reading $114 $118 $123 Science $0 $0 $0 English $342 $392 $369 Special Education $912 $945 $985 xxxxxx xxxxxx Total Line Items $214,526 $235,913 $358,787   1996-97 1996-97 1996-97 3rd Qtr. ADM or Proj. 889.90 889.90 960.71 Total Costs $4,319,857 $4,308,705 $4,654,401 $4,854 $4,842 $4,845 Memo To: From: Subject: Date: Ann Gene Magnet budget '97-'98 June 9, 1998 The new procedure for magnet school budgeting requires the MRC to reconcile the budget following the 3rd quarter adm figures so that the final budget can be based on actual student enrollment. The attached attendance figures and summary of the budget were approved by the MRC 6-9-98 for submission to the Court for approval. Please note that this budget is for the 1997-98 school year. 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