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Under the settlement agreement, is that four schools, six schools, or eight schools? That's my first question, mean by double funding? My second question is, what do we How much per pupil would that have been had that been in effect for the school year 1989? Heller The double funding provision applies to eight schools and the amount would be determined instruction... by the amounts spent for Haney ...There are two different statements in the briefs that reflect the average cost ...in the LRSD... thirty one hundred dollars and one was thirty six hundred dollars. assume that it IS three thousand dollars Let's just for easy multiplication and with eight schools there will be thirty eight hundred students under this figure you committed to. Heller There could be Haney Yes Heller At a maximum Haney Yes So that would mean that if that were the case in 1990 that these eight schools would receive an additional an additional sum of money. that double Now, what did you mean by double funding? the average cost of administrative Is and transportation costs or is it double the cost of other ... Heller Right. We are still Intervenors. discussing that with the Joshua At a minimum it is the instructional cost doubled without duplicating the administrative and transportation cost. Haney ...doubling instructional funds, using for that amount? What figures have you been Heller We have been using figures of approximately $2,000 per student. Haney $2,000 per student times 3,800 is 7 million 6 hundred thousand dollars a year. But yet in your budget that Little Rock School tentative budget they have two million dollars a year for the incentive schools. Now with 7 million its going to take approximately every dime that is available from the state. Inot objecting in the least about ... they get $2,000 per pupil additional if it really gives them an opportunity to really do something very significate ... but is the Little Rock Board of Education prepared to put $2,000 per pupil extra into those schools or are they going to be coming back and saying money. we would love to do but there just isn't the Heller During the settlement negotiations. Judge Haney, we recognized that we would be incurring an obligation of LRSD significantly in excess of the amount for which we were willing to settle with the state and we knew and we told the district court and all the parties from the beginning that it would require an increase in obligation. every millage rate in order to meet that And we have since increased the millage rate sufficiently to carry out the promise of the plans. Haney Who do you represent? Heller The Little Rock School District Haney And you're saying that you have enough money in your budget to reach that $2,000 per pupil extra for the eight incentive schools. Heller That's correct. Arnold If the budget only comes two million, how can that be enough? Heller Judge Arnold, I can't believe that a budget projection which included double funding which for our plan would do that. The budget projections before double funding for major enhancement schools could show something like that. Arnold Maybe that's the answer to that Haney That may be the answer Arnold ...the paper we have shows 2 million dollars. You're saying that you recognize that it can fulfill the legal obligations. Heller Yes sirArnold Two thousand dollar extra per pupil in the incentive schools Heller Yes sir. The only budget that I am aware on the record is a budget that was submitted by the LRSD to the Metropolitan Supervisor in furtherance of our requirement to cooperate with that planning process. And that was for the Tri-district plan. Haney And that shows that (inaudible)... Heller Right. That's the budget that was submitted to the Metropolitan Supervisor for the Tri-district Plan. It showed that we could not afford the Tri-district Plan primarily because of the expenses associated with the construction of seven new magnet schools further down the line, to the desegregation of the incentive schools. With respect there is specific plan to market those attributes that are going to be in place as result of the increased funding and that marketing plan includes the use brochures. announcements, pursuant to i , billboards, this plan. public service two parent recruiters were hired There were celebrity announcements. going to be tours, a Speakers Bureau, and a general concentrated effort which is set out in our plan and timelines to market the incentive schools and the Washington School now. One of the reasons we didn't seek a stay for planning that was being done by the Metropolitan Supervisor's office is because a continuing planning process was contemplated by our plans. We were going to get the concerned patrons together with community leaders and the parents and develop themes for those schools. example. That process has continued at Washington School, for and as of June 18th the recruitment effort was resulted in the addition of 250 new white students to that school, so that... a a Haney I understand that even though you haven't completed that process by September of this year that these incentive schools if this court approves the settlement agreement would each receive $2,000... Heller That whatever the instructional amount is and my recollection is that... Haney ...yes, I understand that. Heller That's correct (32.16) There is also a plan to systematically assure that there is going to be space in those schools for any white students whomay choose to attend them. seats initially for each incoming class. By that plan reserves 50% of the And in each of these schools there is going to be an early childhood component. So for each pre-kindergarten and kindergarten class, seats will be reserved for white students. And as that class moves forward, a certain number of seats will continue to be reserved so that if no white students. for example in a worse case situation. have attended a school four years from now, there will be at least the district average of white students as a percentage of seats reserved in that school. So if a group can be convinced to choose an incentive school at that point there will be seats available. Of course, at the end of the six year period there should be seats available for white students by at least the average representation of white students in the elementary grades in each of the incentive schools. Results of the plan for recruiting Little Rock black students to interdistrict schools in Pulaski County and the plan particularly targets Little Rock black students who reside in incentive school zones or satellite zones for which they would otherwise be bused to schools in western Little Rock. And immediately available at the institution of the settlement plans there would be 200 seats at Harris Elementary which is in PCSSD and the Little Rock incentive school zone students would be targeted. Pulaski County is committed to provide an enhanced compensatory education at Harris. program and The theme as with all the incentive schools was left to be determined by the parties. Now the difference between our approach to interdistrict schools and the approach to magnet schools is we make an effort in the plans to specifically target the group who we want to move, whose moving encourages and ask them what programs would make them want to move to a school in the other district. And as Mr. Chachkin pointed out there is no reason to believe that the plans wouldn't be successful significant interdistrict movement to magnets. because we already have These schools would be special but in a way selected by the targeted people and Pulaski County has already posting 321 Little Rock black students on an M-to-M transfer basis without any specialized programs. can be successful. So there is no reason to believe that type of movingk /01Z92 16:33 501 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM 002-006 Process A nnTTnr.p FUNDING FOR LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INCENTIVE SCHOOLS: I. Commitment to double fund  Explanation of terms A. Double fund - a process by which incentive schools are funded in an amount that shall be two times the instructional costs per student in the area schools of the Little Rock School District for the previous school year. B. Instructional costs ~ these expenses are identified as instructional costs and are listed as follows: Regular Certificated Stipends Regular Non-Certificated Social Security Tax Public Employees Retirement Hospitalization Life Insurance Long Term Disability Dental Hospital Indemnity Short Term Disability Instructional Program Improvement Repairs-Equipment Pupil Transportation Travel Postage Printing \u0026amp; Binding-Internal Copier Lease Food Services Supplies Textbooks Library Equipment-Personal Property Dues and Fees\u0026gt;-01/92 16:53 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @003-006 Double Funding Page 2 C. Enrollment Data - It is imperative that one consistent date be used from year to year so that a valid comparison can be made. The reason that October 1 of the previous year has been chosen is that this is the actual date used by the State Department of Education for certifying enrollment of all Arkansas school districts for accreditation purposes. D. Base Year 1989-90 shall be the base year for computation of cost per student in the area schools. E. Consumer Price Index - measure of change in consumer price, determined by monthly survey of U- S- Bureau of Labor Statistics, many pension and employment contracts are tied to changes in consumer prices. Application to double funding is to see that prior school year costs are increased in an amount equal to inflation- F. Spread Amount - the spread is a specific dollar amount that was established in 1989-90. This amount is the dollar figure that was required to achieve doubling of the amount per child in the area schools for that year. The amount will be a constant for all computation of double funding. The dollar amount is $1,887.46. II. Double Funding Process - 1990-91 School Year The criteria applied for determining that double funding is occurring in the incentive schools of the Little Rock School District shall be as follows\n(1) The comparison will be made to the area schools, of Little Rock School District that were operating in the 1989-90 school year on a per student expenditure basis (instructional expenditure). (2) For the 1990-91 school year, the amount of expenditure per child that is to be doubled is computed by taking the October 1, 1989 (10,752) enrollment of each area school of LRSD. The next step is to compute the actual expenditure for the 1989-90 school year in each area school. After computation of expenses (instruc- tional related) for each area school, these schools will have expenditures totaled and divided by total enrollment. expenditure. The process will yield a per pupil\n/01.'92 16:34 501 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM 121004/006 Double Funding Page 3 The next step is to compute the inflationary adjustment to the prior year instructional related costs per child in the area schools by application of the Consumer Price Index. After this computation, the inflationary adjustment (dollar amount) will be added to the prior year area school expenditure. The total will then be added to the spread amount that was computed in the 1989-90 Base Year computation. The total will be the required expenditure per child that doubled. is to be The next step is to take this dollar amount and double it, then the doubled amount is multiplied by the October 1 child count of the preceding school year. (3) Example of process for 1990-91: October 1, 1989 enrollment - area schools - 10,752 Total expenditure 1989-90 school year area schools $20,293,917.95. $20,293,917.95 10,752 = $1,887.46 $1,887.46 X 6% = $113.25 Inflationary Adjustment Consumer Price Index - July 1, 1989 July 1, 1990 124.4 130.4 6% increase through this time period. $1,887.46 amount per child in area school - 1989-90 +$113.25 Inflationary Adjustment $2,000.71 Total amount required to be doubled. $2,000.71 X 2 = $4,001.42 The $4001.42 amount is then multiplied by the October 1, 1989 child count in the incentive school. October 1, 1989 - 1,461 studentsJ/01/92 16:33 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM 003 '006 Double Funding Page 4 4 I $4,001.42 X 1,461 = $5,846,074.62 minimum amount that must be expended for double funding for 1990-91 school year. The actual expenditure in the incentive schools for the 1990-91 school year was $6,833,005.68 - please see attached pacXet for year ended June 30, 1991. 4. Example of process for 1991-92 October 1, 1990 enrollment - incentive schools 1,366 1989-90 Base Year Spread = $1,887.46 1990-91 expenditure per/pupil in the area schools - $2,249.24 Consumer Price Index adjustment from July 1, 1990 to July 1, 1991 equal 5.8% July 1, 1990 - 130.4 July 1, 1991 i 5.8% increase 136.2 The computation is as follows: $2,249.24 exp. per Child 90-91 in the area schools x5.8% C.P.I. adjustment factor $ 130.46 inflationary adjustment dollar amount $2,249.24 +S130.46 $2,379.70 Total $2,379.70 luA8.1--4.6. spread amount from 1989-90 Base Year $4,267.16 amount per pupil $4,267.16 ---Xl,366 (Oct. 1, 1990 child count) $5,328,940.56 minimum amount that must be expended for double funding. The actual budgeted expenditure in the incentive schools for the 1991-92 school year *$8,223,093.15. school is * Note this amount must be corrected to revision of budget or to actual year end expenditure 6-30-92 in the incentive schools.4 J/01/92 16:33 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM @006/006 Double Funding Page 5 5. Example of process for 1992-93 October 1, 1991 enrollment - Incentive Schools 2,235 1989-90 Base Year spread = $1,887.46 1991-92 expenditure per pupil in the schools = $2,449.08 area Consumer Price Index adjustment from July 1, 1991 to July 1, 1992 equals 6% (this is estimate since July 1992 Consumer Price Index figures are not yet available). July 1, 1991 136.2 July 1, 1992 The computation is as follows: $2,449.08 exp. per child 1991-92 in the area schools $ x6% CPI adjusted factor 146.84 inflationary adjusted dollar amount $2,449.08 4-146.94 $2,596.02 Total $2,596.02 $1,887.46 spread amount from 1989-90 base year $4,483.48 Amount per pupil $4,483.48 1/ jc---2,235 (Oct. 1, 1991 child count) $10,020,577.80 minimum amount that must be expended for double funding-^.-01/92 16:32 301 324 2032 L R School Dlst ODM  001. -006 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 W. MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FAX (501) 324 - 2032 DAl E b-l'^iS-TO FROM 9 SENDERS 'IONE # SUBJECT Trsrjtr.i-cd 5y (tneJtiLde cc\\r. rOR DATA RROCDSSJSG CFRJCE USE ONLY .Dc:e S^iiiwr, i xsL ^/g//=o'x\u0026gt;zi'z\u0026gt;=\u0026gt;\u0026lt;s -f INCENTIVE SCHOOL DOUBLE FUNDING As a part of the 1989 settlement agreement, the Little Rock School District agreed to double fund each incentive school. The commitment to this enhanced financial support was made in both the Interdistrict and Little Rock School District Desegregation Plans. The explanation of incentive school double finding below is taken from the 1992 ODM Incentive School Monitoring Report with current year findings added. REQUIREMENTS 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 experiences and activities. (Interdis. Plan, pg. 4) The Little Rock School District Board of Directors is committed to improving educational quality and student academic performance in all schools and doubling the financial resources in schools identified in the Court-approved desegregation plan as incentive schools. (LRSD Plan, pg. 1) BACKGROUND None of the desegregation plans nor the financial settlement agreement specifically define double funding, but in oral arguments before the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on June 21,1990, counsel for LRSD explained double funding as a dollar amount twice the average per-pupil expenditure in the districts area schools, not including transportation and administrative costs. The lawyer cited $2000 as the approximate extra amount that would be spent on each incentive school student above what is spent for each area school student. During those June 1990 oral arguments, the judges expressed pointed concern about the great amount of money such a double funding obligation would represent, but the LRSD attorney was firm in the districts commitment and ability to double fund the incentive schools. However, there was no discussion of what effects any increases in the districts average per-pupil expenditure in area schools might have upon double funding the incentive schools. Since that time, there has been a substantial rise in the districts basic per-pupil expenditure because of increases resulting largely from the successful millage campaign in 1990 and Arkansas Act 10. In order to control incentive school costs, the LRSD has tied its double funding obligation to the \"base year\" of 1989-90. The base year average per-pupil expenditure was established by dividing the total 1989-90 instructional expenses for all area schools by the October 1, 1989 total enrollment. This calculation yielded a base year per-pupil expenditure of $1,887.46, the amount the district uses as the fixed double funding obligation. For each year thereafter, the district multiplies the actual previous years per-pupil expenditure by an inflation factor. This amount then becomes a projected per-pupil expenditure to which the double funding obligation is added. The sum is then multiplied by the number of incentive school students according to the previous years October 1 enrollment data (not including the children enrolled in classes for infants through three-year-olds at Rockefeller), resulting in the floor amount the district is obligated to spend. This section of the monitoring report was finalized after the LRSD finalized its 1993-1994 budget, so we used the actual budgeted area school per-pupil expenditure instead of a projected expenditure in determining the districts 1993-94 double funding obligation. FINDINGS LRSD double funds the incentive schools through implementation of the settlement plan features. Many, but not all, of the special programs, activities, personnel, and equipment described in the incentive school section of the desegregation plan have been put in place, costing the district the amount of the double funding obligation. According to the October 1 data used by the LRSD in calculating double funding, there were 298 fewer students in the incentive schools during the 1992-93 school year than the previous year. Despite the reduced enrollment, the actual total 1992-93 expenditures for all the incentive schools increased from 1991-92 expenditures by $176,517.94. This increase can be attributed to several factors: maintaining essentially the same number of classes in each school despite lower enrollment, a student-teacher ratio that was lower than that which is required, additional staff placed in support of the desegregation plan, and the normal inflationary or incremental costs of school operation. The most significant factor affecting incentive school costs during 1992-93 was the loss of students that left the schools underenrolled, with many classes falling far below the maximum allowable class size. This underenrollment resulted in increased costs for educating each child in the incentive schools for this reason: Every school has fixed costs that represent a sizable overhead, but at the incentive schools, desegregation plan staffing and program requirements impose an exceptionally high overhead burden that is not directly proportional to enrollment. If an incentive school operates at 75% of capacity, for example, the cost to the district is essentially the same as operating that school at 100% of capacity. This means that, by diligently recruiting eligible children to each incentive school up to the maximum permissable class size, there basically would be no increased cost to the system to have a fully populated school rather than one only three-quarters enrolled. Yet the LRSD has consistently failed to aggressively recruit to the incentive schools those children who are eligible for M-to-M or intradistrict transfers. Moreover, the district has also failed to made the hard decisions about whether to release or otherwise handle seats reserved for white children that remain empty after school is well underway each fall. As a result, hundreds of children are missing the special advantages that await them at the incentive schools at essentially no additional cost to the district.__Ajkansas Democrat ^C^azettc LRSD poured $2 million Schoois extra into incentive schools P,^CEMBER 22, 1994 e monitors noted that in  Continued from Page 1A BY CYNTHIA HOWELL emocrat-Gazatta Education Wntar during which enrollment i regular schools. attendance-zone ' In 1993-94. the district spent proved at the schools by 320 S5,918.55 per incentive-school The office of Desegregati child, 29 percent more than the The Little Rock School Dis- Office trict. in a time of budget prob- Monitoring submitted its th double-funding obligation. The annual report and recommi schools total cost was S8.6 mil- dations on the incentive scho fion. lems. spent S2 million more in 1993-94 than it was obligated to to U.S. District Judge Suj on its six double-funded incen- U,,,\\nn Brown, the federal de- tive schools at least partly be- 'Webber Wright, who is pres segregation monitor, said cause enrollment fell at each ing in the districts 12-year- Wednesday that while the six inschool, desegregation lawsuit, centive schools offer many good The incentive schools : programs, the report focuses on monitor, \"reui jary the district published its first districtwide recruitment plan, which should enable the district to better determi.ne recruitment strategies. The incentive schools are Rockefeller, Garland, Mitchell. Rightsell, Stephens and Franklin elementaries, all in east or central Little Rock. Enrollment at the incentive schools has fluctuated over the past five years. Only Rockefeller and Garland reported increases in white enrollment. In a 104-page report released The incentive schools : repon Wednesday, the federal Office of considered a key componeni problem areas. Desegregation Monitoring the districts desegregat When we visited the schools blamed the enrollment decline plan. The schools, five with f ^e saw bright buildings, happy, on the districts failure to re- dominantly black enrollmei well-adjusted children and car- cruit children, offer special pro^ams to Enrollment at the six schools ing staffs, Brown said. Garlands white enrollment fell by 483 pupils, from 1,937 to 1,454, between October 1992 and October 1993, Part of the drop stemmed from closing Ish School, which had 187 pupils. The report does not deal with Lsie 1994-95 school year. prove student achievement  attract white pupils to the ha there also is work to be done, to-desegregate buildings. The desegregation plan There are successes, but The district is not living up to all of its obligations, ligates the district to spe ___________________ _ twice as much per Jncenl centive schools results from school student as for childrei fixed costs that remain the The excess funding at the fn- . See SCHOOLS, Page same regardless of the enrollment size. The report criticizes the district for failing to evalu- inability grew by 41 percent over five years. Rockefellers grew by 186 percent between 1989-90 and 1993-94. Overall enrollment at all si.x schools dropped by 20 percent. At ail the schools but Rockefeller, black enrollment ranges from 87 percent to 97 percent of the student populations. At Rockefeller, its 71 percent. Fluctuating enrollment has created other problems for incentive schools, including the ate educational programs so those that don't help pupils can be eliminated. The district did not fill the to track student schools to capacity, neglected to demonstrated achievement over several years. Results on the Stanford Achievement Test showed that 1992 first-graders on average improved evaluate programs and adjust achievement levels as third- them accordingly, and failed to graders last year in all the incentive schools but Mitchell exercise stringent administrative oversight to contain costs, the report said. and Stevens. In all six schools, the 1992 Consequently, during a time fourth-graders showed higher of severe budget constraints, the district spent far more money in the incentive schools than it was obligated to invest The district had to cut S7 million in overall expenses, in- achievement levels as sixthgraders in 1993-94. The report included 65 recommendations for improvement. Other points in the monitor- eluding up to S2 million for the ing report included: incentive schools, this year and .  All six schools used theme is anticipating similar cutbacks specialists this year to imple- for the next school year, ment special academic emes, When the LRSD overspends such as computer science or ca- in the incentive schools, less money is available for other schools which serve the majorreer awareness.  Five of the six school buildings are more than 40 ity of LRSD black students, the years old and need mainte- class for whom the desegrega- nance programs.  Spanish instruction at the tion settlements were to specifically benefit, the report said. Desegregation monitors said incentive schools did not comply with the districts desegre- district officials did more re- gation plan.  At no time did monitors at cruiting for 1993-94 than in pre- ____ ___ vious years. But the recruiting the schools observe unruly or was inadequate. disruptive student behavior.* school to be constructed by a date approved by the Court at a site mutually agreed to by aU of the parties. Any school constructed in Chenal Valley will also be an Interdistrict School. The Interdistrict Schools shall be populated primarily by black students from LRSD and by white students from PCSSD or beyond Pulaski County. PCSSD and LRSD wiU engage in early, rigorous and sustained recruitment efforts designed to maximize participation in all Interdistrict Schools. ni. Incentive Schools 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, RightseU, 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. As new Interdistrict Schools 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 assignment shall be in accordance with each districts student assignment 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 experiences/ activities. To meet that goal, the parties shall utilize the services of a consultant who has demonstrable experience in developing and csuccessfully implementing such programs in a majority-black educational setting. IV. Magnet Schools The Little Rock District shall continue to operate the interdistrict magnet schools established in 1987-88. Those schools shall be raciaUy balanced to a point of between 50 percent and 55 percent black. They shall continue to be open to students of the three districts. PCSSD, NLRSD, and LRSD will engage in recruitment efforts designed to maximize participation in magnet schools up to the levels set forth in the Courts February 27, 1987 Order. Page 4 Field Trips - Field trips will be used to enhance learning, to broaaaOoTein cultural experiences, to provide hands-on experiences for knowledge of the world, and to assist in the development of coping skills for students. Local field trips (see Support Programs) may be supplemented with a state or national trip. Examples include the following: '4 Houston Space Center (Houston, Texas) Smithsonian Institute (Washington, D.C.) Martin Luther King Center (Atlanta, Georgia) George Washington Carver Museum (Tuskegee, Alabama) Gulf Shores (Gulfport, Mississippi) Each school will incorporate special activities into the total school program. Choices for each school will be determined by the needs/ interests at the building level. Staff and parents will determine when and how activities will be implemented. However, School Program Plans must be submitted to the Board and administration for approval on an annual basis. Documented school-based involvement in the needs/ interest assessment and planning process must accompany each School Program Plan. A projected budget must accompany each plan. * * Page 158 level but may also study at the fifth grade level in summer reading programs, regardless of his/ her actual designated grade level. 1. Community Access/Field Trips - A plan wiU be developed and implemented at each incentive school which provides for field trips and community access for students together with students from other LRSD schools. Field trips and access will include the opportunity for student experiences with: i events and displays  cultural events and exhibits  scientific/ mathematical events and exhibits to include both child-oriented activities such as the Arkansas Arts Center Children s Theater and also the opportunity to attend cultural events such as Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performances. Exhibits and performances will also be brought to the schools. Students will have the opportunity to visit industrial complexes to view the actual manufactunng process and to gain information relative to the world of work by means of visits to actual work sites and some shadowing experiences in the intermediate grades, i.e., fifth and sixth. Among opportunities in the community which exist are\n several major manufacturing corporations  a symphony  a repertory theater  an arts center  a ballet company  a museum of nature science and history  three previous state/ territorial capitols  a planetarium at UALR  a zoo  a lock and dam (part of the McCleUan-Kerr river project)  an inland sea port  a major research/ teaching medical center Among other opportunities for students including, but are stock/bond houses, hospitals and a law school. I not limited to, banks, tn K. Community Involvement - Opportunities to participate in both Boy Scouting and I Girl Scouting will exist at each incentive school with existing troops at each building.^ Special Skills Programs - During the 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. time period (or whatever the I designated time for extended day activities), scheduling should be provided not only for the Homework Center and Peer Tutoring activities but also for student to receive special skills training. Students finishing activities early shall report either to the Homework Center, to CARE or leave the campus at the request of a parent or guardian. Page 173INCENTIVE SCHOOL DOUBLE FUNDING The following explanation of incentive school double funding is taken from the 1992 incentive school report with current year comments added. As a part of the 1989 settlement agreement, the Little Rock School District agreed to \"double fund\" each of the incentive schools. The commitment to this enhanced financial support is made in both the Interdistrict and Little Rock School District Desegregation Plans: \"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 experiences/ activities.\" (Interdistrict Desegregation Plan, April 29, 1992, Page 4.) and \"...[T]he Little Rock School District Board of Directors is committed to ... [ijmproving educational quality and student academic performance in all schools and doubling the financial resources in schools identified in the court-approved desegregation plan as enhanced/ incentive schools.' (Little Rock School District Desegregation Plan, April 29, 1992, Page 1.) II Neither plan specifically defines double funding, but in oral arguments before the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on June 21,1990, counsel for LRSD explained double funding as a dollar amount twice the average per pupil expenditure in the districts area schools, not including transportation and administrative costs. The lawyer cited $2000 as the approximate extra amount that would be spent on each incentive school student above what is spent for each area school student. During those June 1990 oral arguments, the judges expressed pointed concern about the great amount of money such a double funding obligation would represent, but the LRSD attorney was firm in the districts commitment and ability to double fund the incentive schools. However, there was no discussion of what effects any increases in the districts average per pupil expenditure in area schools might have upon double funding the incentive schools. Since that time, there has been a substantial rise in the districts per pupil expenditure because of increases resulting largely If om the successful millage campaign in 1990 and Arkansas Act 10. In order to control incentive school costs, the LRSD has tied its double funding obligation to the Ml 'base year\" of 1989-90. The base year average per pupil expenditure was established by dividing the total 1989-90 instructional expenses for all area schools by the October 1, 1989 total enrollment. This process yielded a base year per pupil expenditure of $1,887.46, the amount the district uses as the fixed double funding obligation. For each year thereafter, the actual previous years per pupil expenditure is multiplied by an inflation factor. This amount then becomes a projected per pupil expenditure to which the double funding obligation is added. The sum is then multiplied by the number of incentive school students according to the previous years October 1 enrollment data (not including the children enrolled in classes for infants through three-year-olds at Rockefeller), resulting in the floor amount the district is obligated to spend This years report was prepared after the submission of the 1993-1994 budget so the Page cxxxiii budgeted area school per pupil expenditure is used instead of a projected expenditure in determining the obligation for 1993-94. The LR5D double funds the incentive schools through implementation of the settlement plan features. Many, but not all, of the special programs, personnel, and equipment described in the incentive school section of the desegregation plan have been put in place, costing the district the amount of the double funding obligation. According to the October 1 data used by the LR5D in the calculation of double funding, there were 298 fewer students in the incentive schools during the 1992-93 school year than the previous year. Despite the reduced enrollment the actual expenditure for 1992-93 increased by $176,517.94. This can be attributed to the inability to reduce the number of classes based upon enrollment, the already low student teacher ratios, additional staff added in support of the desegregation plan and the normal inflationary or incremental costs of school operation. The following table shows the history of double funding and the double funding projection for 1993-94. 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 Area 5chool Actual Per Pupil Expenditure (Previous Year) Inflationary Adjustment $1,887.46 $2,249.24 $2,602.66 1993-94 (Budgeted) *$2,678.60 X 6% X 5.8% X 6% Projected Area 5chool Per Pupil Expenditure Double Funding Obligation $2,000.71 + $1,887.46 $2,379.70 + $1,887.46 $2,758.82 4- $1,887.46 $2,678.60 + $1,887.46 Incentive 5chool Projected Per Pupil Expenditure $3,888.17 $4,267.16 $4,646.28 $4,566.06 Incentive 5chool Enrollment (Previous Year) Projected Obligation Based Upon Prior Year Enrollment X 1,375 X 1,259 X 2,235 X 1,750 Actual Enrollment Actual Obligation Based upon Oct. 1 Enrollment $5,346,233.7 5 $5,372,354.4 4 $10,384,435.8 0 $7,990,605.00 1,259 2,235 1,937 $4,895,206.0 3 $9,537,102.6 0 $8,999,844.36 Page cxxxiv Actual Expenditure $6,833,005.6 8 $9,242,255.9 6 $9,418,773.90 Budgeted Amt: $8,767,378.79 Over or Under $1,937,799.6 5 ($294,846.64 $418,929.54 Based upon area school budget 1992-93 area school enrollment Per pupil expenditure (area school) * 1992-93 incentive school enrollment Ish enrollment Anticipated enrollment $27,394,050.32 10,227 $2,678.60 1,937 187 1,750 The interdistrict plan states \"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 (Interdistrict Plan page 4)\". The assumption of the above concept is that there are enough white students to fill the area schools and \"surplus\" black students would no longer be bussed out of the inner city but would attend their neighborhood schools which would be enhanced. By achieving these ratios the district would have achieved its desegregation goal and could seek unitary status. The plan would indicate that the outflow of white enrollment to private and out of county schools would be reversed by the attraction of desegregated area schools and double funded incentive schools and that there would be sufficient non-black enrollment to meet the maximum 60%-40% ratios in the plan. When blacks are the majority, in order to meet the ratios, a greater movement of blacks out of area schools is required. For example, if a school has 100 students balanced at 60% black and 40% white and ten white students leave, fifteen black students must be transferred to incentive schools in order to maintain the ratio. At this area school the instruction costs would remain the same but the enrollment would have dropped from 100 to 75\nthus raising the per pupil cost. Additionally possibly increasing the cost at the receiving incentive school. On June 23, 1992 a suit alleging voting rights violations by the LRSD for not reforming the composition of the electoral zones was filed on behalf of black citizens. The filing of the suit claimed correctly that zones one and two which are the inner city zones had lost 12,848 residents between the 1980 to 1990 census The loss represents twenty-five percent of the total zone population The incentive schools all are located in zones one and two so the natural population for those schools has decreased. The most western zones of the city (zones three, four and five) experienced the only growth in population. Forty percent of that growth was black indicating more black children Page cxxxv for the area schools in those zones. The southwest zones (six and seven) lost a total population of 4,013, however, the black population increased by 5,552 indicating a white loss of 9,565. With the exception of Mablevale which had a black student percentage of 56% in the 1992-1993 year, all the other schools in the two zones had black percentages between 62 and 74. To achieve the plan ratios, black students would have to be transported back to the inner city incentive schools. Many of these children would be from families that had moved out of those zones to get into what they thought were more desegregated area schools. The following are excerpts from the Economic and Market Assessment for the Goals Policy Program for the City of Little Rock, prepared by Tischler \u0026amp; Associates ,lnc February 1992 page 11-18 3. Projected Population Changes for Little Rock Vicinity only the far west, west, and northwest areas are anticipated as having a positive population change between now and 2010, with all other areas of the Little Rock vicinity losing population. The balance of the county, comprising mainly the rural west and the \"north-of-river\" portions, is expected to increase by 21,154 persons between 1990 and 2010. The eight analysis areas comprising the immediate Little Rock vicinity are, shown actually losing population from 192,192 in 1990 to 184,542 by 2000 but recovering slightly to 186,042 by 2010. page 11-26 II.C. RACE, AGE, AND SEX CHARACTERISTICS Beyond the quantities of population and households are primary descriptive characteristics, including consideration of age, sex, racial distribution. The following data reviews changes which have occurred in these characteristics over the 1980-1990 decade. 1. Age and Sex Characteristics These data indicate that the population as a whole is aging. This is consistent with national trends as the \"baby boom\" generation advances into middle age. In 1980, Pulaski County population between the ages of 35-59 years, and 60 years and above comprised 25 percent and 13.7 percent of the population respectively. By 1990, the 35-59 age group had grown to 30 percent, and the 60 and over group had increased to 15.3 percent of total county population. As of 1990, Black children and teenagers comprised a higher than average percentage of these age groups in Pulaski County compared to the total population. While the county as a whole has approximately 35% Black population. Black female children and teenagers through age 19 comprise 37.4 percent, and Black male children and teenagers comprise 44.1 percent of this age bracket. Of particular note has been the apparent out-migration of younger white children (and their families) from Pulaski County. As of 1980, Pulaski County had 36,253 white children of 0 to 9 years of age. However, ten years later in 1990, this same population group, now aged 10-19 years, was only 29,359, a decline of 6,894, or about 19 percent of the corresponding 1980 population group. By contrast. Black children have maintained their relative total between 1980 and 1990. As of 1980, Black children aged 0-9 years were 19,237. As of Page cxxxvi1990, the corresponding age group, now 10-19 years old, was nearly the same at 19,034. This may be seen as another indication of the out-migration trends discussed earlier for the population as a whole. It is probably also indicative of the perception of lower quality of schools in Pulaski County and Little Rock, as white families with school age children have moved to other jurisdictions. 2. Racial Distribution As of the 1990 census, just over one-third of the entire Little Rock Area population was non-white. All but two of the analysis areas were at least 31 percent non-white, and four of the eight analysis areas had non-white majority populations. This comparison of 1980 and 1990 census data shows that non-white population has increased significantly in the southwest and western sectors, with the percent of non-white population increasing by over 18 percentage points in both of these areas. As of 1990, the midtown and central areas had 68.4 and 80.2 percent non-white population respectively. The lowest non-white population was just over seven percent in the northwest and far west areas. In both the far west and the eastern areas, the proportion of non-white population actually declined slightly, while increasing in all other areas. Of further note is the dramatic contrast between the areas of lowest concentration (northwest and far west) and all other areas which have at least 31 percent non-white population. These maps and data indicate that non-white population is also following the general east- to-west movement of general population, although to date it is primarily focussed towards the west and southwest sectors rather than the far west. As with total population, non- white population is declining and vacating the, eastern portions of the Little Rock vicinity, including the east, central, midtown and downtown sectors, and moving into the west and southwest sectors. The result has been a marked increase in the proportion of non-white population in the west and southwest areas. The northwest and far west areas remain predominantly oriented to white population. The document from which these comments were excerpted has many maps, charts and tables to support the narrative. It serves to illustrate the demographic changes that affect the schools and the difficulty of using the incentive schools as the vehicle to achieve racial balance in the area schools. Another major factor that has exacerbated the difficulty of achieving racial balance has been the increase in classroom seating capacity in the school district. Since 1988-1989 the LRSD has added 939 seats at Washington and 728 seats at King while taking 265 seats at Ish out of the total capacity. Both of the new schools are in the inner city area and have attendance zones for black students that would have been assigned to incentive schools. Both schools operate at below their capacity. The district also has seats built for black students at the PCSSD Crystal Hill School and at the Clinton School now under construction. The incentive school plan requires additional staff and programs to insure that children in \"racially isolated settings are provided meaningful opportunities for desegregated experiences/activities\". If a school is out of the agreed racial balance are those children also Page cxxxvii in a racially isolated setting, and how much opportunity is there for \"meaningful\" desegregated experiences? The desegregation plan says the district is \"committed to improving educational quality and student academic performance in all schools and doubling the financial resources\" in incentive schools. If the financial resources of the district are put into the incentive schools and there is no discernable improvement in education quality and student academic performance, how can improvement be expected in the schools that do not have the advantage of the programs or even the minimum extras(academic achievement grants). In order to fully fund the incentive school financial obligation the promised $25,000 grants to area schools were cut to $10,000, and not all the schools received even that amount. The excess capacity in the system is reflected in the low incentive school enrollment. If there were seats taken out of the system the remaining schools would operate more cost effectively by reducing program and administrative staff, increasing individual class sizes and spreading program costs. The enrollment is not directly proportional to costs because of the plan staffing and program requirements that impose a tremendous overhead burden. If, for example, an incentive school operates at 50% of capacity the cost is the same as operating at 100% capacity. If children are added to the school there is no additional cost to the system. There is a potential savings if the seats the additional children gave up are taken out of the system. Page cxxxviiiRecommendations 1. Reduce the excess capacity in the system either by school closing or recruitment of private school students. The district could also encourage parents to keep their children in the public school system by stressing safety features of the elementary schools, the strong academic programs and the value received for their tax expenditures. 2. Develop a comprehensive plan for meeting childrens needs at all school locations instead of giving preference to schools in the inner city. 3. Encourage all parents in the district to take advantage of opportunities in desegregated schools. That would include attracting white patrons to King School remembering that for every two white children, three black children can be enrolled. Page cxxxix1 The following table shows the history of double funding and the double funding projection for 1993-94, all based on figures supplied by the LRSD. 199041 1991-92 1992-93 Area School Actual Per-Pupil Expenditure (Previous Year) Inflationary Adjustment $1,887.46 $2,249.24 $2,602.66 1993-94 (Budgeted) $2,678.60 X 6% X 5.8% X 6% Projected Area School Per-Pupil Expenditure Double Funding Obligation $2,000.71 $2,379.70 $2,758.82 $2,678.60 + $1,887.46 -F $1,887.46 -F $1,887.46 $1,887.46 Incentive School Projected Per-Pupil Expenditure Incentive School Enrollment (Previous Year) Projected Obligation Based Upon Prior Year Enrollment $3,888.17 X 1,375 $4,267.16 X 1,259 $4,646.28 X 2,235 $4,566.06 X 1,750 Actual Enrollment Actual Obligation Based upon Oct. 1 Enrollment $5,346,233.75 1,259 $4,895,206.03 $5,372,354.44 2,235 $9,537,102.60 $10,384,435.80 1,937 $8,999,844.36 $7,990,605.00 Actual Expenditure $6,833,005.68 $9,242,255.96 $9,418,773.90 Budgeted Amt: $8,767,378.79 Over or Under $1,937,799.65 ($294,846.64) $418,929.54 Based upon area school budget 1992-93 area school enrollment Per-pupil expenditure (area school) 1992-93 incentive school enrollment Ish enrollment Anticipated enrollment $27,394,050.32 10,227 $2,678.60 1,937 187 1,750 RECOMMENDATIONS ODM makes no new recommendations\nthe district remains obligated to follow all court orders and to fulfill the commitments in its desegregation plans.The interdistrict plan states \"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\" (Interdis. Plan, pg. 4). The assumption of the above concept is that there are enough white students to fill the area schools and \"surplus\" black students would no longer be bussed out of the inner city but would attend their neighborhood schools which would be enhanced. By achieving these ratios the district would have achieved its desegregation goal and could seek unitary status. The plan would indicate that the outflow of white enrollment to private and out of county schools would be reversed by the attraction of desegregated area schools and double funded incentive schools and that there would be sufficient non-black enrollment to meet the maximum 60%-40% ratios in the plan. When blacks are the majority, in order to meet the ratios, a greater movement of blacks out of area schools is required. For example, if a school has 100 students balanced at 60% black and 40% white and ten white students leave, fifteen black students must be transferred to incentive schools in order to maintain the ratio. At this area school the instruction costs would remain the same but the enrollment would have dropped from 100 to 75\nthus raising the per pupil cost. Additionally possibly increasing the cost at the receiving incentive school. On June 23, 1992 a suit alleging voting rights violations by the LRSD for not reforming the composition of the electoral zones was filed on behalf of black citizens. The filing of the suit claimed correctly that zones one and two which are the inner city zones had lost 12,848 residents between the 1980 to 1990 census The loss represents twenty-five percent of the total zone population The incentive schools all are located in zones one and two so the natural population for those schools has decreased. The most western zones of the city (zones three, four and five) experienced the only growth in population. Forty percent of that growth was black indicating more black children for the area schools in those zones. The southwest zones (six and seven) lost a total population of 4,013, however, the black population increased by 5,552 indicating a white loss of 9,565. With the exception of Mablevale which had a black student percentage of 56% in the 1992-1993 year, all the other schools in the two zones had black percentages between 62 and 74. To achieve the plan ratios, black students would have to be transported back to the inner city incentive schools. Many of these children would be from families that had moved out of those zones to get into what they thought were more desegregated area schools. The following are excerpts from the Economic and Market Assessment for the Goals Policy Program for the City of Little Rock, prepared by Tischler \u0026amp; Associates Jnc February 1992 page 11-183. Projected Population Changes for Little Rock Vicinity only the far west, west, and northwest areas are anticipated as having a positive population change between now and 2010, with all other areas of the Little Rock vicinity losing population. The balance of the county, comprising mainly the rural west and the \"north-of-river\" portions, is expected to increase by 21,154 persons between 1990 and 2010. The eight analysis areas comprising the immediate Little Rock vicinity are, shown actually losing population from 192,192 in 1990 to 184,542 by 2000 but recovering slightly to 186,042 by 2010. page 11-26 ILC. RACE, AGE, AND SEX CHARACTERISTICS Beyond the quantities of population and households are primary descriptive characteristics, including consideration of age, sex, racial distribution. The following data reviews changes which have occurred in these characteristics over the 1980-1990 decade. 1. Age and Sex Characteristics These data indicate that the population as a whole is aging. This is consistent with national trends as the \"baby boom\" generation advances into middle age. In 1980, Pulaski County population between the ages of 35-59 years, and 60 years and above comprised 25 percent and 13.7 percent of the population respectively. By 1990, the 35- 59 age group had grown to 30 percent, and the 60 and over group had increased to 15.3 percent of total county population. As of 1990, Black children and teenagers comprised a higher than average percentage of these age groups in Pulaski County compared to the total population. While the county as a whole has approximately 35% Black population, Black female children and teenagers through age 19 comprise 37.4 percent, and Black male children and teenagers comprise 44.1 percent of this age bracket. Of particular note has been the apparent out-migration of younger white children (and their families) from Pulaski County. As of 1980, Pulaski County had 36,253 white children of 0 to 9 years of age. However, ten years later in 1990, this same population group, now aged 10-19 years, was only 29,359, a decline of 6,894, or about 19 percent of the corresponding 1980 population group. By contrast. Black children have maintained their relative total between 1980 and 1990. As of 1980, Black children aged 0-9 years were 19,237. As of 1990, the corresponding age group, now 10-19 years old, was nearly the same at 19,034. This maybe seen as another indication of the out-migration trends discussed earlier for the population as a whole. It is probably also indicative of the perception of lower quality of schools in Pulaski County and Little Rock, as white families with school age children have moved to other jurisdictions.2. Racial Distribution As of the 1990 census, just over one-third of the entire Little Rock Area population was non-white. All but two of the analysis areas were at least 31 percent non-white, and four of the eight analysis areas had non-white majority populations. This comparison of 1980 and 1990 census data shows that non-white population has increased significantly in the southwest and western sectors, with the percent of non-white population increasing by over 18 percentage points in both of these areas. As of 1990, the midtown and central areas had 68.4 and 80.2 percent non-white population respectively. The lowest non-white population was just over seven percent in the northwest and far west areas. In both the far west and the eastern areas, the proportion of non-white population actually declined slightly, while increasing in all other areas. Of further note is the dramatic contrast between the areas of lowest concentration (northwest and far west) and all other areas which have at least 31 percent non-white population. These maps and data indicate that non-white population is also following the general east-to-west movement of general population, although to date it is primarily focussed towards the west and southwest sectors rather than the far west. As with total population, non-white population is declining and vacating the, eastern portions of the Little Rock vicinity, including the east, central, midtown and downtown sectors, and moving into the west and southwest sectors. The result has been a marked increase in the proportion of non-white population in the west and southwest areas. The northwest and far west areas remain predominantly oriented to white population. The document from which these comments were excerpted has many maps, charts and tables to support the narrative. It serves to illustrate the demographic changes that affect the schools and the difficulty of using the incentive schools as the vehicle to achieve racial balance in the area schools. Another major factor that has exacerbated the difficulty of achieving racial balance has been the increase in classroom seating capacity in the school district. Since 1988-1989 the LRSD has added 939 seats at Washington and 728 seats at King while taking 265 seats at Ish out of the total capacity. Both of the new schools are in the inner city area and have attendance zones for black students that would have been assigned to incentive schools. Both schools operate at below their capacity. The district also has seats built for black students at the PCSSD Crystal Hill School and at the Clinton School now under construction. The incentive school plan requires additional staff and programs to insure that children in \"racially isolated settings are provided meaningful opportunities for desegregated experiences/activities\". If a school is out of the agreed racial balance are those children also in a racially isolated setting, and how much opportunity is there for \"meaningful\" desegregated experiences? The desegregation plan says the district is \"committed to improving educational quality and student academic performance in all schools and doubling the financial resources\" in ( incentive schools. If the financial resources of the district are put into the incentive schools and there is no discernable improvement in education quality and student academic performance, how can improvement be expected in the schools that do not have the advantage of the programs or even the minimum extras(academic achievement grants). In order to fully fund the incentive school financial obligation the promised $25,000 grants to area schools were cut to $10,000, and not all the schools received even that amount. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Reduce the excess capacity in the system either by school closing or recruitment of private school students. The district could also encourage parents to keep their children in the public school system by stressing safety features of the elementary schools, the strong academic programs and the value received for their tax expenditures. 2. Develop a comprehensive plan for meeting childrens needs at all school locations instead of giving preference to schools in the inner city. 3. Encourage all parents in the district to take advantage of opportunities in desegregated schools. That would include attracting white patrons to King School remembering that for every two white children, three black children can be enrolled.fl J ?- US FEB 1 1994 Office of Desegregation Mofiiieiitg January 27, 1994 Ms. Ann Brown Office of Desegregation Monitoring Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ann\nEnclosed is a copy of the letter sent to Mr. Larry Robertson and Margaret Gremillion, Assistant Superintendents for the Little Rock School District, requesting explanation of the Budgeting process. This information is being forwarded to you at the suggestion of the Judge during yesterdays court hearing of the Little Rock School District's Desegregation Plan. The questions concerning double funding was a coordinated effort with other Incentive School Principals (Encl. 2) and forwarded to Mr. Robertson's Office in October. Numerous phone calls were also made to both the Superintendent's Office and Financial Services Office with no answers. Any assistance provided reference the Incentive School's budgeting process will be appreciated. Sincerely, Robert L. Brown Principal RLBJ/dlj Enclosures\n04-04-1994 11:16AM FROM TO I - 3 / - fy 3710100 P.02 I i i I i I BUSINESS CASES CATEGORY I - INCENTIVE SCHOOLS t (Required - Double Funding) I i 1 I I i ! ! ! i I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. SCHOOL Franklin Rockefeller Rightsell Mitchell Garland Stephens ITEM AMOUNT Theme 1.0 Spanish teacher ' $40,000 25,000 1.0 Aide - Alternative Classroom Specialist 1.0 Spanish teacher Technology Theme Implementation .5 Spanish teacher Technology Theme Implementation .5 Spanish teacher .5 Spanish teacher Technology Theme Implementation .5 Spanish teacher No impact on Incentive School Budget. 12,000 25,000 75,000 (maximum) 12,500 75,000 (maximum) 12,500 12,500 75,000 (maximum) 12,500 I I io y IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION JAMES IV ^Pf^ 05 ]39i ^KANSAS LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. No. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 1, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL ORDER 'CJ clerk /ToeF PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS Before the Court are a number of motions which the Court now addresses: (1) motion by the Joshua Intervenors (\"Joshua\") for a ruling on their request that incentive school benefits, including scholarship benefits. follow the incentive school children clerk [doc.#1929]\n(2) motion by Joshua requesting the Court to address certain issues regarding the budget process of the Little Rock School District (\"LRSD\") [doc.#1949]\n(3) motion by Joshua to require the readmission of class members who have been expelled from the LRSD in violation of the LRSD's own rules [doc.#2051]\nand (4) motion by the LRSD for approval of Jefferson Elementary [doc.#2090]. I. Joshua moves for a ruling on their school construction at request that incentive school benefits. including scholarship benefits, follow the incentive school children [doc.#1929]. Joshua also requests the Court to address the following issues regarding the budget process of the LRSD [doc.#1949]: (1) whether the LRSD is required to double fund the incentive schools\n(2) whether, pursuant to the double funding, the LRSD is required to provide scholarship incentives and awards to students who attend or have attended those schools since the settlement plan\n(3) whether the LRSD is required to provide training and educational opportunities related to potential placement in teaching positions in the LRSD to black parents and others who are placed as aides\n(4) whether incentive school personnel who are required to work extended day and extended year programs are entitled to extra compensation for that extra work\nand (5) whether the Ish children are entitled to receive all of their promised incentive school benefits when they attend King Elementary School. The Court denies without prejudice Joshua's motion for a ruling on their request that incentive school benefits, including scholarship benefits. follow the incentive school children. Joshua's motion was filed on August 2, 1993. Ten days after filing the motion, at the August 12, 1993 hearing on the LRSD budget. counsel for Joshua requested that instead of a hearing on this matter, the parties should first be \"directed to sit and try to work this out. It Transcript, at 10. Joshua went on to state that it is important for Joshua to sit with the school district and in good faith try to resolve these issues without judicial intervention. Id. at 11. The Court agrees and will defer addressing the matters raised in Joshua's motion until such time as -2-the record reflects that the parties have unsuccessfully attempted to resolve the matter without court intervention. The Court likewise denies without prejudice Joshua's motion that the Court address certain issues regarding the budget process of the LRSD. The Court is currently addressing the budget process of the LRSD in an ongoing manner and will continue to do so on its own terms or that of the Eighth Circuit. Moreover, Joshua's motion consists of mere one and a quarter pages (four complete a sentences) and simply does not set forth sufficient grounds for granting the requested relief. II. Joshua moves for an order requiring the readmission of class members who have been expelled from the LRSD in violation of the LRSD's own rules [doc.#2051]. Joshua states that the LRSD \"did not give the parents of the students recommended for expulsion either notice by certified U.S. mail or by hand delivery of the recommendation for expulsion and the reasons for it. Nor did the district give these parents the date, hour and place that the school board would consider and act upon the recommendation. Nor did the school district conduct a hearing within ten days of the suspension of the students\nnor was a list of witnesses who would furnish information supporting the principal's recommendation made available to the students at least forty-eight days before the ten day hearing period.\" Joshua contends that the LRSD has failed to follow its own rules regarding due process and that because of that -3-fact, the students are entitled to readmission immediately. As authority for this motion, Joshua cites this Court's previous orders and the desegregation plan. The LRSD has responded to this motion by asserting that the matter is now moot. Specifically, the LRSD states that on December 16, 1993, representatives of the LRSD and counsel for Joshua reached a negotiated settlement and all issues were resolved in accordance with the agreement among and between the parties. In this regard, the LRSD states that \"the students were not expelled from the LRSD\nany alleged rule violations were either waived or cured\nit was agreed that the students would remain suspended through the end of the first semester, but would be allowed to take semester examinations and return to school at the beginning of the second semester. H The LRSD states that the motion now before the Court apparently was filed prior to the settlement agreement. In light of the settlement agreement apparently reached between the parties, the Court finds that Joshua's motion for an order requiring the readmission of class members who have been expelled from the LRSD in violation of the LRSD's own rules should be and hereby is denied as moot. Joshua may refile the motion if the matter is not moot, or if new and relevant circumstances have arisen that would give rise to any relief. III. The LRSD has filed motion for approval of school a construction at Jefferson Elementary [doc.#2090]. By order dated -4-April 29, 1993, the Court denied the request for approval of construction at Jefferson, stating that the LRSD may repetition the Court for approval of the Jefferson construction after the attendance zones for the King Interdistrict school are finn and court-approved. In addition, the Court requested the following information: the current capacity of Jefferson\nany changes in school capacity that will result from the proposed construction\nand the precise number of portable buildings that will remain at the school as a result of the proposed construction. The LRSD has provided the requested information in the motion now before the Court, Having carefully reviewed the information. the Court finds that LRSD's motion for approval of school construction at Jefferson Elementary should be and hereby is granted. However, any new space generated by the construction must be dedicated to the use described in LRSD's motion. Any alternative use would have to be approved by the Court. IV. In sum, the Court denies without prejudice Joshua's motion for a ruling on their request that incentive school benefits, including scholarship benefits, follow the incentive school children, denies without prejudice Joshua's motion that the Court address certain issues regarding the budget process of the LRSD, denies without prejudice Joshua's motion for an order requiring the readmission of class members who have been expelled from the LRSD, and grants the -5-LRSD's motion for approval of school construction at Jefferson Elementary. IT IS SO ORDERED this day of April 1994. UTTITED states DISTBttCT JUDGE PHIS DOCUMEMT ENTERED ON DOCKET SHEET IN COMPLIANCE V/ITH RULE 50 AND/OR 79(a) FRCP ON BY -6- 4Rirs''S -A JUL 2 5 1994 Oifico of Dcssgregaiiori IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS NOTICE OF FILING The Little Rock School District (LRSD) hereby gives notice of the filing of its business case for Incentive School Plan Double Funding. Respectfully submitted. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2011 isaa  'J . illUlli By:( Christopher Heller Bar No. 81083 ' CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing Notice of Filing has been served on the following people by depositing copy of same in the United States mail on this 21st day of July, 1994. Mr. John Walker JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Sam Jones WRIGHT, LINDSEY \u0026amp; JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol \u0026amp; Broadway Streets Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Roachell and Streett First Federal Plaza 401 West Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Brown Desegregation Monitor Heritage West Bldg., Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Elizabeth Boyter Arkansas Dept, of Education 4 State Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 Christopher Heller LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT I INCENTIVE SCHOOL PLAN DOUBLE FUNDING July 18, 1994 BUSINESS CASE INCENTIVE SCHOOL PLAN DOUBLE FUNDING EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Little Rock School District remains committed to the implementation of a comprehensive desegregation plan which focuses on the total learning environment for all students. This commitment includes the elimination of racially-isolated schools. One purpose of the incentive schools was to create schools that were comparable to the best in the District and the state. time, as well as today, At that Carver and Williams Magnet Schools and Forest Park, Jefferson, and Terry Area Schools were/are viewed by their patrons as the premier schools that have established high academic standards and high expectations for students, staff, and parents, academic Incentive schools were designed to promote and excellence in ensure schools that have desegregate. The Incentive School Program been difficult is to not only to compensate the victims of segregation but also to serve as a tool for promoting meaningful and long-lasting desegregation in the Incentive Schools and in the three districts as a whole. The Incentive Schools were to be substantially enriched for seven years through the addition of expert faculty and administrators, innovative programs, small classes, remodeled facilities, and improved equipment and materials. classes. The district committed to double funding of these schools in order to provide the enriched program. At the time the settlement plan was finalized, \"double-funding\" was not clearly defined nor had the cost for implementing the plan been determined. The district developed a plan without regard to cost a factor which was to be considered at a later point. time, the district has developed a formula and funds the schools Since that according to this established criteria. \"Many, but not all of the special programs, activities, personnel, and equipment described in the Incentive School section of the Desegregation Plan have been put in place, costing the District the amount of the double funding obligations\" (ODM 1992-93 Incentive School Monitoring Report). obligations A. Background The racially identifiable schools have evolved from major and minor enhancement schools to Incentive Schools. The purpose of each change was to improve the quality of education. However, the shift in instructional emphasis upon becoming Incentive Schools has had limited success in reducing the academic disparities between black and white students in test scores. Further, no significant number of white students has enrolled in the Incentive Schools despite efforts, although limited, to recruit and serve them in the Incentive Schools.Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 2 The district continues to cope with problems that are common to urban school districts. The severity of our financial problems has caused the district to focus its energies and resources on establishing a balanced budget each year. Greater emphasis must be placed implementing and evaluating quality integrated education for our community. on The District must operate an efficient school district within the boundaries of its' annual recurring revenues. Short-term remedies have only delayed the financial crises that we now face. B. Problem Definition programming has C. Current not resulted in either improved achievement or desegregated schools. A number of programs do have defined levels of focus and integration of content needed to optimize teaching and learning. Instructional time is Each facet of this district must assist in resolving its' financial problems. Over the years, the cost of funding incentive schools has more than tripled and current programming has not in improved achievement or desegregated schools. The District must now decide if it will continue to limited. resulted Instructional time triple fund Incentive School programs, while reducing the funding for Area Schools. Such reduced funding of Area Schools will have a negative impact and we run the risk of continued urban flight and aging buildings that need attention. are fifty schools There in the district and the children that populate all of these schools must be provided equitable opportunities and resources. Analysis of Alternatives Teaching and learning have not yielded the expected academic growth. Recruitment of white students to the Incentive Schools has resulted in little or no increase District is now asking the following questions: in enrollment. The  Are there programs currently being implemented in the District (or elsewhere) which could better ensure that the Incentive Schools' original goals are achieved?  Are there obligations that are questionable educational or some other standpoint? are from an  Should funding the Incentive School Program be brought in line with dollars generated through double-funding?Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 3  Can we demonstrate logically that the current program is not making the best use of time, effort, and money?  Are there relevant programs within the District that are achieving the objectives desired for the Incentive Schools? The alternatives at this time are:  Keep doing what we are doing.  Analyze current funding of Incentive Schools and double fund as previously committed.  Modify the Incentive School Program The most reasonable short term alternative is to double fund Incentive Schools without damaging the integrity and quality of programs committed to by the District. * '  Care must be taken to surgically reduce triple funding of the Incentive Schools, these schools remain an important and relevant component of Court approved desegregation plan. as our Minimum modification of extended day can provide a more focused school day, time for staff to focus, assess and plan more meaningful extended day activities. D. Recommendations The District recommends that it maintain its commitment as outlined in the settlement plan, to double fund the incentive schools. Educational excellence, as measured by state testing programs, does prevail in a number of District schools. Past and recent annual evaluation reports for the six stipulated magnets suggest that the students attending are achieving academically as well as or better than other students at the state level. The evaluation data for several area schools indicate our students are progressing academically. Achievement disparity still exists\nhowever, data show that African-American students in these schools achieve at a higher academic level than African-American students in non-magnet schools in the district and across the state. that The student enrollments at these schools have been stable over a period of time. There are waitino lists for oarents who wish to pnmi i their waiting parents enroll Financial excellence. students where resources educational alone will not excellence ensure prevails, educational There must be on-going monitoring of programs to ensure double funding is providing for the needs of the children attending these schools. ISIncentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 4 E. The^ District further recommends that extended day/week activities would be staffed in accordance with programmatic need. A review of current enrollment figures indicates that we need. may be able to eliminate some small classes. Although we are aware that students may enroll late, should the district staff these classes today, we could eliminate eight positions at cost savings of approximately $280,000.00 (eight teachers average salary of $35,000 = $280,000). Objectives a X The objective of this recommendation is to offer a quality Incentive School program at all incentive schools by utilizing the established double funding formula. Evaluation Criteria I The incentive evidenced by: school will be successfully operating as  Increased student achievement. Teaching and learning will improve as measured by projects, portfolio assessments, teacher-made tests. and  Improvement in standardized test scores. Increased numbers of students moving from the bottom quartile to the next quartile and increased numbers of students moving above the 50th percentile.  Increased interest in the Incentive Schools by white families evidenced by more white students enrolling in these schools. Incentive  Grade distribution reports (by semester) ] SL 1 increase in letter grades of \"C\" or better in the core reflecting an for each student. areas  Increased activities. student participation in extended day/week Expected Benefits students. The District will be able to meet its commitment of increasing achievement for all students, which will result in a reduction of disparity between black and white students. Quality programs will be used as a recruitment tool to assist the District in desegregating the Incentive Schools. The District will operate and implement an effective and efficient incentive The District school program.Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 5 P. Impact Analysis Quality desegregated education will be provided in environment that is attractive and conducive to learning, desegregation plan will not be negatively impacted. an The This recommendation will have a positive impact on the plan as teaching learning will be enhanced. Successful and implementation of this program will allow the District to replicate those factors that enhance and promote student learning and parent involvement. The District plans to provide early release time, one day each month for nine months, to provide quality staff development for all of its teachers including Incentive School teachers. Quality staff development will enhance the instructional skills of the teachers and support staff. Using early release time is an effective and extremely cost saving means of providing support for staff. Double funding of the Incentive Schools will provide for potential dollars for Area Schools. More than 80 percent of the district's students attend Area Schools. to \"doing more with less.\" Double funding of Incentive Schools will shift the emphasis ..J _ ,___Testimonies have suggested that the \"double funding\" intent has created a financial illusion of a \"cure all\" panacea for these schools. The district's program planning and budgeting document will allow us to monitor the impact of \"double funding\" on Incentive School programs on a regular basis, monitoring can ensure that the Incentive Schools do not Such suffer irreparable harm as we shift from triple funding to double funding. Start-up costs should decrease and/or be eliminated after several years of program implementation. Maintenance of programs is not as costly as start-up costs for Incentive School Programs. G. Resource Analysis Human and financial resources will be used in a more meaningful way. Staff and students will benefit as we shift our priorities from implementing a multitude of independent activities to implementation of a more focused program\none that places high emphasis on maximizing people power in schools rather than dollar power.Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 6 See attachments Incentive Schools. for analysis of current spending in the An analysis and comparison of 1992-93 and 1993-94 indicate substantial increase in spending, yet the budgets student enrollment was reduced and little, if any academic increases were noted by these schools, decreased. The number of white students  The projected reductions will bring Incentive School budgets in line with the established double funding formula.  Utilization of human resources will be emphasized as opposed to spending because there is a perceived \"pot of money.\" Staff would carefully scrutinize spending of fewer dollars.  The district needs to develop a technology plan to determine equipment needs. Such a plan will also include providing high quality hardware and software Incentive Schools. for the its'  Quality staff development will be provided during newly established early release days at no cost for stipends.  Stipends will be attached to meaningful activities rather than providing staff/utilities/transportation/services students. extended day too for much phantom  Staff would spend more time planning for quality integration of services to be more comprehensive and get the most for dollars expended.  Principals of Incentive Schools will have some flexibility in reallocating their budgets. Requests for budget increases will be handled through the use of business cases.  More students will engage in meaningful extended day/week activities.  Staff would have additional time to reflect and current program offerings. assess staff activities. to plan more Time would be available for effectively for extended day/week # Teachers would have an incentive to do a better job over a shorter period of time. Projected savings as we shift from triple funding to double funding is\nIncentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 7 SCHOOL FRANKLIN (25) BUDGET ITEM/ FUNCTION Stipends / 0117 Supplies / 0410 Music / 1124 Food Service / 0380 AMOUNT 70,657.00 10,272.00 72,615.35 TOTAL 6,965.97 $ 160,510.32 GARLAND (26) Stipends / 0117 Equipment / 0540 Music .05 / 1124 20,000.00 25,000.00 14,262.55 MITCHELL (34) RIGHTSELL (39) ROCKEFELLER (36) Art .05 / 0110 17,500.00 P. E. .05 / 0110 17,500.00 Social Work / 2113) Food Service / 0380 11,887.04 TOTAL 4,000.00 $110,149.59 Stipends / 0117 Supplies / 0410 58,464.45 8,211.00 Music Art .05 / 1124 .05 / 0110 P. E. .05 / 0110 Social Work .05 / 0110 Food Service / 0380 TOTAL $ Stipends / 0117 Supplies / 0410 Food Service / 0380 Music .05 / 1124 TOTAL Stipends / 0117 20,864.18 17,500.00 17,500.00 17,500.00 4,000.00 144,039.63 $ $ $ Transportation / 0331 Supplies / 0410 TOTAL $ 57,336.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 17,500.00 80,836.00 40,044.28 7,500.00 2,500.00 50,044.28Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 8 START UP COSTS: PROGRAM AMOUNT Writing to Read Science Labs $ 6,000.00 12,000.00 Computer Labs 6,000.00 Computer Loan Program TOTAL 2,500.00 $ 26,500.00 Business Case Spanish Program $ 149,000.00 H. Field Trips Office of Incentive Schools SUMMARY SCHOOL/PROGRAM Franklin Garland Mitchell Rightsell Rockefeller Start-Up Costs Spanish Program* Field Trips Office of Incentive Schools Staffing Efficiency TOTAL I $ 21,450.00 65,000.00 SAVINGS $ 160,510.32 110,149.59 144,039.63 80,836.00 50,044.38 26,500.00 149,000.00 21,450.00 65,000.00 280,000.00 $ 1/087,529.82 * See July 18, 1994 Court submission for business case. Force Field Analysis The primary supporters of this recommendation will be - - ------------ ---  Area School staffs, students, parents, community. Board of Directors, central office staff. The recommendation provides for the needs of students who will attend all of our schools and allows us to double fund our Incentive Schools. staffs. and parents. office staff. BoardIncentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 9 The primary detractors will be persons who believe that Incentive Schools should be triple funded regardless of the negative impact on teaching and learning in Area Schools in the District. Given the concerns expressed by a large number of our patrons and educators regarding the excessive funding of many programs in the Incentive Schools, the list of detractors should be small. These concerns can be eliminated by providing information to them regarding our emphasis on educational excellence and the need to implement quality programs within the established double funding formula. BUDGET IMPACT\nDepartment Function Obj ect 25, 26, I 1120, 0110, 0117, 0331, 0380, 34, 36, 39 1124, 2113 0410, 0540IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION c- '-^1 Z LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENORS KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENORS NOTICE OF FILING The Little Rock School District (LRSD) hereby gives notice of the filing of its business case for Incentive School Plan Double Funding. Respectfully submitted. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK 2000 First Commercial Bldg. 400 West Capitol Street Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 376-2011 I Byd Christopher Heller Bar No. 81083 ' RECEIVED JUL 25 1994 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing Notice of Filing has been served on the following people by depositing copy of same in the United States mail on this 21st day of July, 1994. Mr. John Walker JOHN WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72206 Mr. Sam Jones WRIGHT, LINDSEY \u0026amp; JENNINGS 2200 Worthen Bank Bldg. 200 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 3400 Capitol Towers Capitol \u0026amp; Broadway Streets Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Richard Roachell Roache11 and Streett First Federal Plaza 401 West Capitol, Suite 504 Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Ann Brown Desegregation Monitor Heritage West Bldg., Suite 510 201 East Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Ms. Elizabeth Boyter Ar-kansas Dept, of Education 4 State Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 Christopher HellerLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INCENTIVE SCHOOL PLAN DOUBLE FUNDING July 18, 1994 BDSINES8 CASE INCENTIVE SCHOOL PLAN DOUBLE FUNDING EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Little Rock School District remains committed to the implementation of a comprehensive desegregation plan which focuses on the total learning environment for all This students. commitment includes the elimination of racially-isolated schools. One purpose of the incentive schools was to create schools that were comoarable to the best in the District and the state. At that time. comparable as well as today. Carver and Williams Magnet Schools and Forest Park, Jefferson, and Terry Area Schools were/are viewed by their patrons as the premier schools that have established high academic standards and high expectations for students, staff, and parents. academic Incentive schools were designed to promote and ensure excellence in schools that have been difficult to desegregate. The Incentive School Program is not only to compensate the victims of segregation but also to serve as a tool for promoting meaningful and long-lasting desegregation in the Incentive Schools and in the three districts as a whole. The Incentive Schools were to be substantially enriched for seven years through the addition of expert faculty and administrators, innovative programs, small classes, remodeled facilities, and improved equipment and materials. The district committed to double funding of these schools in order to provide the enriched program. At the time the settlement plan was finalized, \"double-funding\" was not clearly defined nor had the cost for implementing the plan been determined. The district developed a plan without regard to cost a factor which was to be considered at a later point. Since that time, the district has developed a formula and funds the schools according to this established criteria. tl Many, but not all of the special programs, activities, personnel, and equipment described in the Incentive School section of the Desegregation Plan have been put in place, costing the District the amount of the double funding obligations\" (ODM 1992-93 Incentive School Monitoring Report). A. Background The racially identifiable schools have evolved from major and minor enhancement schools to Incentive Schools. each change was to improve the quality of education. The purpose of However, the shift in instructional emphasis upon becoming Incentive Schools has had limited success in reducing the academic disparities between black and white students in test scores. Further, no significant number of white students has enrolled in the Incentive Schools despite efforts, although limited, to recruit and serve them in the Incentive Schools.Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 2 The district continues to cope with problems that are common to urban school districts. The severity of our financial problems has caused the district to focus its energies and resources on establishing a balanced budget each year. must be placed Greater emphasis on integrated education for our community. implementing and evaluating quality The District must operate an efficient school district within the boundaries of its' annual recurring revenues. delayed the financial crises that we now face. Short-term remedies have only B. Problem Definition Current programming has not resulted in C. achievement or desegregated schools. either improved A number of programs do have defined levels of focus and integration of content needed to optimize teaching and learning. limited. Instructional time is Each facet of this district must assist in resolving its' financial problems. Over the years, the cost of funding incentive schools has more than tripled and current programming has not resulted in improved achievement or desegregated schools. The District must now decide if it will continue to triple fund Incentive School programs, funding for Area Schools. while reducing the Such reduced funding of Area Schools will have a negative impact and we run the risk of continued urban flight and aging buildings that need attention. are fifty schools in There the district and the children that populate all of these schools must be provided equitable opportunities and resources. Analysis of Alternatives Teaching and learning have not yielded the expected academic growth. Recruitment of white students to the Incentive Schools has resulted in little or no increase in enrollment. District is now asking the following questions: The Are there programs currently being implemented in the District (or elsewhere) which could better ensure that the Incentive Schools' original goals are achieved? Are there obligations that are educational or some other standpoint? questionable from an Should funding the Incentive School Program be brought in line with dollars generated through double-funding?Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 3  Can we demonstrate logically that the current program is not making the best use of time, effort, and money?  Are there relevant programs within the District that are achieving the objectives desired for the Incentive Schools? The alternatives at this time are: Keep doing what we are doing. Analyze current funding of Incentive Schools and double fund as previously committed. Modify the Incentive School Program The most reasonable short term alternative is to double fund Incentive Schools without damaging the integrity and quality of programs committed to by the District. Care must be taken to surgically reduce triple funding of the Incentive Schools, as these schools remain an important and relevant component of our Court approved desegregation plan. Minimum modification of extended day can provide a more focused school day, time for staff to focus, assess and plan more meaningful extended day activities. D. Recommendations The District recommends that it maintain its commitment as outlined in the settlement plan, to double fund the incentive schools. Educational excellence, as measured by state testing programs, does prevail in a number of District schools. Past and recent annual evaluation reports for the six stipulated magnets suggest that the students attending are achieving academically as well as or better than other students at the state level. The evaluation data for several area schools indicate that our students are progressing academically. Achievement disparity still exists\nhowever, data show that African-American students in these schools achieve at a higher academic level than African-American students in non-magnet schools in the district and across the state. The student enrollments at these schools have been stable over a period of time, their There are waiting lists for parents who wish to enroll Financial excellence. students where resources ensure double funding educational alone will not excellence ensure prevails, educational There must be on-going monitoring of programs to children attending these schools. is providing for the needs of theIncentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 4 The District further recommends that extended day/week activities would be staffed in accordance with programmatic need. A review of current enrollment figures indicates that we may be able to eliminate some small classes. Although we are aware that students may enroll late, should the district staff these classes today, we could eliminate eight positions at a cost savings of approximately $280,000.00 (eight teachers average salary of $35,000 = $280,000). E. Objectives X The objective of this recommendation is to offer a quality Incentive School program at all incentive schools by utilizing the established double funding formula. Evaluation Criteria The incentive school evidenced by: will be successfully operating as  Increased student achievement. Teaching and learning will improve as measured by projects, portfolio assessments, and teacher-made tests.  Improvement in standardized test scores. Increased numbers of students moving from the bottom quartile to the next quartile and increased numbers of students moving above the 50th percentile.  Increased interest in the Incentive Schools by white families evidenced by more white students enrolling in these schools.  Grade distribution reports (by semester) reflecting an increase in letter grades of \"C or better in the core areas for each student.  Increased activities. student participation in extended day/week Expected Benefits The District will be able to meet its commitment of increasing achievement for all students, which will result in a reduction students. of disparity between black and white students. Quality programs will be used as a recruitment tool to assist the District in desegregating the Incentive Schools. The District will operate and implement an effective and efficient incentive school program.I Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 5 P. Impact Analysis Quality desegregated education will be provided in environment that is attractive and conducive to learning, desegregation plan will not be negatively impacted. recommendation will have a positive impact on the plan an The This teaching and learning will be enhanced. as Successful implementation of this program will allow the District to replicate those factors that enhance and promote student learning and parent involvement. months, The District plans to provide early release time, one day each month for nine to provide quality staff development for all of its teachers including Incentive School teachers. Quality staff development will enhance the instructional skills of the teachers and support staff. Using early release time is an effective and extremely cost saving means of providing support for staff. Double funding of the Incentive Schools will provide for potential dollars for Area Schools. More than 80 percent of the district's students attend Area Schools. to \"doing more with less.\" Double funding of Incentive Schools will shift the emphasis Testimonies have suggested that the \"double funding\" intent has created a financial illusion of a \"cure all\" panacea for these schools. The district's program planning and budgeting document will allow us Incentive to monitor the impact of School programs on \"double funding\" regular basis. on Such monitoring can ensure that the Incentive Schools do not suffer irreparable harm as we shift from triple funding to double funding. a Start-up costs should decrease and/or be eliminated after several years of program implementation. Maintenance of programs is not as costly as start-up costs for Incentive School Programs. 6. Resource Analysis Human and financial resources will be used in a more meaningful way. Staff and students will benefit as we shift our priorities from implementing a multitude of independent activities to implementation of a more focused program\none that places high emphasis on maximizing people power in schools rather than dollar power.Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 6 See attachments Incentive Schools. for analysis of current spending in the An analysis and comparison of 1992-93 and 1993-94 indicate substantial increase in spending, yet the budgets student enrollment was reduced and little, if any academic increases were noted by these schools, decreased. The number of white students The projected reductions will bring Incentive School budgets in line with the established double funding formula. Utilization of human resources will be emphasized as opposed to spending because there is a perceived \"pot of money.\" Staff would carefully scrutinize spending of fewer dollars. The district needs to develop a technology plan to determine its' equipment needs. Such a plan will also providing high quality hardware and software Incentive Schools. include for the Quality staff development will be provided during newly established early release days at no cost for stipends. Stipends will activities be rather attached to meaningful than providing extended day staff/utilities/transportation/services students. too for much phantom Staff would spend more time planning for quality integration of services to be more comprehensive and get the most for dollars expended. Principals of Incentive Schools will have some flexibility in reallocating their budgets. Requests for budget increases will be handled through the use of business cases. More students will engage in meaningful extended day/week activities. Staff would have additional time to reflect and current program offerings. assess staff activities. to plan more Time would be available for effectively for extended day/week Teachers would have an incentive to do a better job over a shorter period of time. Projected savings as we shift from triple funding to double funding is\n) Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 7 SCHOOL FRANKLIN (25) BUDGET ITEM/ FUNCTION Stipends / 0117 Supplies / 0410 Music / 1124 Food Service / 0380 AMOUNT 70,657.00 10,272.00 72,615.35 TOTAL 6,965.97 $ 160,510.32 GARLAND (26) Stipends / 0117 Equipment / 0540 Music .05 / 1124 20,000.00 25,000.00 14,262.55 MITCHELL (34) RIGHTSELL (39) ROCKEFELLER (36) Art .05 / 0110 17,500.00 P. E. .05 / 0110 Social Work / 2113) Food Service / 0380 TOTAL Stipends / 0117 Supplies / 0410 Music Art 17,500.00 11,887.04 4,000.00 $110,149.59 58,464.45 8,211.00 .05 / 1124 .05 / 0110 P. E. .05 / 0110 Social Work .05 / 0110 Food Service / 0380 TOTAL $ Stipends / 0117 Supplies / 0410 Food Service / 0380 Music .05 / 1124 TOTAL Stipends / 0117 20,864.18 17,500.00 17,500.00 17,500.00 4,000.00 144,039.63 $ $ $ Transportation / 0331 Supplies / 0410 TOTAL $ 57,336.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 17,500.00 80,836.00 40,044.28 7,500.00 2,500.00 50,044.28Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 8 START UP COSTS: PROGRAM AMOUNT Business Case Writing to Read Science Labs Computer Labs Computer Loan Program TOTAL Spanish Program Field Trips Office of Incentive Schools SUMMARY SCHOOL/PROGRAM Franklin Garland Mitchell Rightsell Rockefeller Start-Up Costs Spanish Program* Field Trips Office of Incentive Schools Staffing Efficiency $ $ $ $ 6,000.00 12,000.00 6,000.00 2,500.00 26,500.00 149,000.00 21,450.00 65,000.00 SAVINGS $ 160,510.32 110,149.59 144,039.63 80,836.00 50,044.38 26,500.00 149,000.00 21,450.00 65,000.00 280,000.00 TOTAL $ 1/087/529.82 * See July 18/ 1994 court submission for business case. H. Force Field Analysis The primary supporters of this recommendation will be Area School Directors, staffs. students. and central office parents. staff. community. Board of The recommendation provides for the needs of students who will attend all of schools and allows us to double fund our Incentive Schools. our1 Incentive School Plan - Double Funding July 19, 1994 Page 9 The primary detractors will be persons who believe that Incentive Schools should be triple funded regardless of the negative impact on teaching and learning in Area Schools in the District. Given the concerns expressed by a large number of our patrons and educators regarding the excessive funding of many programs in the Incentive Schools, the list of detractors should be small. These concerns can be eliminated by providing information to them regarding our emphasis on educational excellence and the need to implement quality programs within the established double funding formula. BUDGET IMPACT\nDepartment Function 25, 26, Object 1120, 0110, 0117, 0331, 0380, 34, 36, 39 1124, 2113 0410, 0540LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INCENTIVE SCHOOL PLAN DOUBLE FUNDING REVISED - AUGUST 4,1994 BUSINESS CASE INCENTIVE SCHOOL PLAN DOUBLE FUNDING EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Little Rock School District remains committed to the implementation of a comprehensive desegregation plan which focuses on the total learning environment for all students. This commitment includes the elimination of racially-isolated schools. One purpose of the incentive schools was to create schools that were comparable to the best in die District and the state. At that time, as well as today. Carver and Williams Magnet Schools and Forest Park, Jefferson, and Terry Area Schools were/are viewed by their patrons as the premier schools that have established high academic standards and high expectations for students, staff, and parents. Incentive schools were designed to promote and ensure academic excellence in schools that have been difficult to desegregate. The Incentive School Program is not only to compensate the victims of segregation but also to serve as a tool for promoting meaningful and long-lasting desegregation in the Incentive Schools and in the three districts as a whole. The Incentive Schools were to be substantially enriched for seven years through the addition of expert faculty and administrators, innovative programs, small classes, remodeled facilities, and improved equipment and materials. The district committed to double funding of these schools in order to provide the enriched program. At the time the settlement plan was finalized, \"double-funding\" was not clearly defined nor had the cost for implementing the plan been determined. The district developed a plan without regard to cost-a factor which was to be considered at a later point Since that time, the district has developed a formula and funds the schools according to this established criteria. \"Many, but not all of the special programs, activities, personnel, and equipment described in the Incentive School section of the Desegregation Plan have been put in place, costing the District the amount of the double funding obligations\" (ODM 1992-93 Incentive School Monitoring Report). A. Background The racially identifiable schools have evolved from major and minor enhancement schools to Incentive Schools. The purpose of each change was to improve the quality of education. However, the shift in instructional emphasis upon becoming Incentive Schools has had limited success in reducing the academic disparities between black and white students in test scores. Further, no significant number of white students has enrolled in the Incentive Schools despite efforts, although limited, to recruit and serve them in the Incentive Schools. The district continues to cope with problems that are common to urban school districts. The severity of our financial problems has caused the district to focus its energies and resources on establishing a balanced budget each year. Greater emphasis must be placed on implementing and evaluating quality integrated education for our community. The District must operate an efficient school districtIncentive School Plan - Double Funding August 4, 1994 Page 2 within the boundaries of its annual recurring revenues. Short-term remedies have only delayed the financial crises that we now face. B. Problem Definition Current programming has not resulted in either improved achievement or desegregated schools. A number of programs do have defined levels of focus and integration of content needed to optimize teaching and learning. Instructional time is limited. Each facet of this district must assist in resolving its financial problems. Over the years, funding incentive schools has exceeded the Districts double funding obligation and current programming has not resulted in improved achievement or desegregated schools. The District must now decide if it continue this practice of funding Incentive School programs, or should funding be realigned to our commitment The current practive has impacted the Districts ability to fund Area Schools. Such reduced funding of Area Schools will have a negative impact and run the risk of continued urban flight and aging buildings that need attention. There are 50 schools in the district and the children that populate all of these schools must be provided equitable opportunities and resources. A large we percentage of students attending our Area Schools are students who may live in the Incentive School attendance zones and/or have similar educational needs. C. Analysis of Alternatives Teaching and learning have not yielded the expected academic growth. Recruitment of white students to the Incentive Schools has resulted in little or no increase in enrollment The District is now asking the following questions:  Are there programs currently being implemented in the District (or elsewhere) which could better ensure that the Incentive Schools original goals are achieved?  Are there obligations that are questionable from an educational or some other standpoint?  Should funding the Incentive School Program be brought in line with the Districts commitment to double fund these schools?  Can we demonstrate logically that the current program is not making the best use of time, effort, and money?  Are there relevant programs within the District that are achieving the objectives desired for the Incentive Schools?Incentive School Plan - Double Funding August 4, 1994 Page 3 The alternatives at this time are\n Keep doing what we are doing.  Review programs and analyze current funding of Incentive Schools in order to realign funding as previously committed to by the District  Modify the Incentive School Program The most reasonable short term alternative is to double fund Incentive Schools without damaging the integrity and quality of programs committed to by the District Care must be taken to surgically realign funding of the Incentive Schools, as these schools remain an important and relevant component of our Court approved desegregation plan. Minimum modification of extended day can provide a more focused school day, time for staff to focus, assess and plan more meaningful extended day activities. D. Recommendations Number One The District recommends that it maintain its commitment as outlined in the settlement plan, to double fund the incentive schools. Educational excellence, as measured by state testing programs, does prevail in a number of District schools. Past and recent annual evaluation reports for the six stipulated magnets suggest that the students attending are achieving academically as well as or better than other students at the state level. The evaluation data for several area schools indicate that our students are progressing academically. Achievement disparity still exists\nhowever, data show that African-American students in these schools achieve at a higher academic level than African-American students in non-magnet schools in the district and across the state. The student enrollments at these schools have been stable over a period of time. There are waiting lists for parents who wish to enroll their students where educational excellence prevails. Financial resources alone will not ensure educational excellence. There must be on-going monitoring of programs to ensure the District maintains its commitment to provide for the needs of the children attending these schools. The District further recommends that extended day/week activities would be staffed in accordance with programmatic need. A review of current enrollment figures indicates that we may be able to eliminate some small classes. Although we are aware that students may enroll late, should the district staff these classes today, we could eliminate eight positions at a cost savings of approximately $280,000.00 (eight teachers x average salary of $35,000 = $280,000).Incentive School Plan - Double Funding August 4, 1994 Page 4 Number Two The Great Expectations Teaching Model, which encompasses the very best of what is known about teaching today, should be implemented in selected Incentive Schools. Successful implementation can enhance student achievement, promote a positive school climate, and increase the probability of attaining the goals of the Desegregation Plan. Successful implementation during the 1994-95 school year will ensure replication of this teaching model in the remaining Incentive Schools as well as Area Schools with similar nee^. (Refer to Business Case for Great Expectations) E. Objectives The objective of this recommendation is to offer a quality Incentive School program at all incentive schools by utilizing the funding that has been generated through our commitment to double funding. Evaluation Criteria The incentive school will be successfully operating as evidenced by\n Increased student achievement Teaching and learning will improve as measured by projects, portfolio assessments, and teacher-made tests.  Improvement in standardized test scores. Increased numbers of students moving from the bottom quartile to the next quartile and increased numbers of students moving above the t percentile.  Increased interest in the Incentive Schools by white families evidenced by more white students enrolling in these schools.  Grade distribution reports (by semester) reflecting an increase in letter grades of \"C\" or better in the core areas for each student  Increased student participation in extended day/week activities. Expected Benefits The District will be able to meet its commitment of increasing achievement for all students, which will result in a reduction of disparity between black and white students. Quality programs and effective teaching strategies will be used as a recruitment tool to assist the District in desegregating the Incentive Schools. The District will operate and implement an effective and efficient incentive school program.Incentive School Plan - Double Funding August 4, 1994 Page 5 F. Impact Analysis Quality desegregated education will be provided in an environment that is attractive and conducive to learning. The desegregation plan will not be negatively impacted. This recommendation will have a positive impact on the plan as teaching and learning will be enhanced. Successful implementation of this program will allow the District to replicate those factors that enhance and promote student leanung and parent involvement  The District plans to provide early release time, one day each month for nine months, to provide quality staff development for aU of its teachers including Incentive School teachers.  Quality staff development will enhance the instructional skills of the teachers and support staff.  Using early release time is an effective and extremely cost saving means of providing support for staff.  Double funding of the Incentive Schools will provide for potential dollars for Area Schools. More than 80 percent of the districts students attend Area Schools.  Double funding of Incentive Schools will shift the emphasis to \"doing more with less. Testimonies have suggested that the \"double funding\" intent has created a financial illusion of a \"cure all\" panacea for these schools.  Monthly monitoring and conference with principals will allow the District to track expenditures and ensure that the rate of spending is appropriate for programming needs.  The Districts program planning and budgeting document will allow us to monitor the impact of \"double funding\" on Incentive School programs on a regular basis. Such monitoring can ensure that the Incentive Schools do not suffer irreparable harm as we realign expenditures with the Districts commitment to fund the Incentive Schools.  Start-up costs should decrease and/or be eliminated after several years of program implementation. Maintenance of programs is not as costly as start-up costs for Incentive School Programs.  Implementation of the Great Expectations Teaching Model should provide the means for establishing the proper focus and connectivity needed to optimize student performance in the Incentive Schools. Incentive School componentsIncentive School Plan - Double Funding August 4, 1994 Page 6 (i.e., Reading Across the Curriculum, Oral Expression Across the Curriculum, Program for Effective Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement, heterogeneous grouping, learning styles, social skills, and incentive/recognition programs) can be implemented in a systematic manner. The model will enhance the instructional skills of the teachers by providing excellent support for delivery of the current curriculum. Strengthening the capacity of the staffs to enhance learning through staff development activities is extremely cost effective. The educational returns can be long lasting. The probability of attaining the goals of the Incentive Schools will be increased. G. Resource Analysis Human and financial resources will be used in a more meaningful way. Staff and students will benefit as we shift our priorities from implementing a multitude of independent activities to implementation of a more focused program\none that places high emphasis on maximizing people power in schools rather than dollar power. See attachments for analysis of current spending in the Incentive Schools. An analysis and comparison of 1992-93 and 1993-94 budgets indicate substantial increase in spending, yet the student enrollment was reduced and little, if any academic increases were noted by these schools. The number of white students decreased.  The projected reductions will bring Incentive School budgets in line with the established double funding formula.  Utilization of human resources will be emphasized as opposed to spending because there is a perceived \"pot of money.\" Staff would carefully scrutinize spending of fewer dollars.  The district needs to develop a technology plan to determine its equipment needs. Such a plan will also include providing high quality hardware and software for the Incentive Schools.  Quality staff development will be provided during newly established early release days at no cost for stipends.  Stipends will be attached to meaningful extended day activities rather than providing too much staffZutilities/transportation/services for phantom students.Incentive School Plan - Double Funding August 4, 1994 Page 7  Staff would spend more time planning for quality integration of services to be more comprehensive and get the most for dollars expended.  Principals of Incentive Schools will have some flexibility in reallocating their budgets. Requests for budget increases will be handled through the use of business cases.  More students will engage in meaningful extended day/week activities.  Staff would have additional time to reflect and assess current program offerings. Time would be available for staff to plan more effectively for extended day/week activities.  Teachers would have an incentive to do a better job over a shorter period of time.  No additional funding will be necessary to implement Great Expectations. Existing materials will be used. Any additional materials or supplies can be secured with existing funds. This teaching model will be funded by a private foundation. The District expects to develop the ability to support and sustain the model through existing personnel. The staff development specialist assigned to the incentive schools attended the Great Expectations Summer Institute and provide technical assistance and support to the school staffs. Information provided in the following charts will reflect the actual savings derived from realigning our current spending.SCHOOL: PROJECTED SAVINGS REALIGNMENT OF SPENDING TO MAINTAIN LRSD'S COMMITMENT TO DOUBLE FUNDING FRANKLIN INCENTIVE SCHOOL - 0025 1993-94 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES REVISED 1994-1995 PROJECTED BUDGET 1994-1995 ACTUAL SAVINGS 1105-0120 Reg. Non- Certified $ 36,794.05 $ 20,570.00 $ 16,224.05 1120-0117 Stipends $ 62,811.61 50,000.00 12,811.61 1120-0120 Reg. Non- Certified $ 146,368.56 137,205.56 9,163.00 1220-0110 Resource Room $ 61,485.75 28,104.00 33,381.75 1220-0210 Soc. Sec. Tax $ 4,547.07 2,030.85 2,516.22 1220-0240 Insurance $ 2,234.80 1,105.00 1,129.80 $ 314,241.84 $ 239,015.41 $ 75,226.43SCHOOL: PROJECTED SAVINGS REALIGNMENT OF SPENDING TO MAINTAIN LRSD'S COMMITMENT TO DOUBLE FUNDING GARLAND INCENTIVE SCHOOL 0026 1993-94 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES REVISED 1994-1995 PROJECTED BUDGET 1994-1995 ACTUAL SAVINGS 1110-0110 Reg. Certif. $ 39,833.31 $ 35,852.00 $ 3,981.31 1120-0110 Reg. Certif. $ 421,511.31 1120-0117 Stipends $ 127,351.41 1120-0130 Subst. Short $ 18,696.56 1120-0210 Soc. Sec. Tax $ 52,942.48 1120-0331 Pupil Trans. 339,508.60 50,000.00 .00 37,682.25 82,002.71 77,351.41 18,696.56 15,260.23 $ 5,856.86 5,000.00 856.86 1120-0333 Travel $ 1120-0380 3,775.42 Food Service $ 12,467.20 1120-0410 Supplies .00 8,000.00 3,775.42 4,467.20 $ 12,851.74 8,700.00 4,151.74 1120-0416 Supply Center $ 1120-0540 6,246.39 Equipment $ 83,179.56 .00 25,000.00 6,246.39 58,179.561993-94 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES REVISED 1994-1995 PROJECTED BUDGET 1994-1995 ACTUAL SAVINGS 1124-0110 Reg. Ceirtif. $ 27,276.67 1220-0110 Reg. Certif. 12,235.45 15,041.22 $ 3,738.42 .00 3,738.42 2113-0120 $ 14,447.74 10,438.50 4,009.24 2410-0110 Reg. Certif. $ 59,995.14 56,078.38 3,916.76 2410-0210 Soc. Sec. Tax $ 5,700.26 2542-0120 Reg. NonCert. 5,188.32 511.94 $ 3500-0313 38,908.00 Pupil Srvs. 36,962.60 1,945.40 $ 17,763.51 15,000.00 2,763.51 $ 952,541.98 $ 645,646.10 $ 306,895.88SCHOOL: PROJECTED SAVINGS REALIGNMENT OF SPENDING TO MAINTAIN LRSD'S COMMITMENT TO DOUBLE FUNDING MITCHELL INCENTIVE SCHOOL - 0034 1993-94 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES REVISED 1994-1995 PROJECTED BUDGET 1994-1995 ACTUAL SAVINGS 1110-0110 Reg. Certif. $ 101,070.50 $ 62,049.00 $ 39,021.50 1110-0210 Soc. Sec. Tax $ 7,536.03 4,483.78 3,052.25 1110-0240 Insurance $ 1120-0110 3,338.14 Reg. Certif. 2,210.00 1,128.14 $ 350,906.95 308,624.74 42,282.21 1120-0117 Stipends $ 100,856.17 50,000.00 50,856.17 1120-0120 Reg. NonCert. $ 157,057.46 134,584.20 22,473.26 1120-0331 Pupil Trans. $ 5,515.32 $ 5,000.00 515.32 1120-0416 Supply Center $ 6,026.87 947.00 5,079.87 1120-0540 Equipment $ 8,185.22 .00 8,185.22 1124-0110 Reg. Certif. $ 23,286.00 15,653.00 7,633.00 1124-0210 Soc. Sec. Tax $ 2,902.79 1,131.08 1,771.71 $ 766,681.45 584,682.80 181,998.65SCHOOL: PROJECTED SAVINGS REALIGNMENT OF SPENDING TO MAINTAIN LRSD'S COMMITMENT TO DOUBLE FUNDING RIGHTSELL INCENTIVE SCHOOL - 0039 1993-94 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES REVISED 1994-1995 PROJECTED BUDGET 1994-1995 ACTUAL SAVINGS 1120-0117 Stipends $ 91,361.59 $ 50,000.00 $ 41,361.59 $ 91,361.59 $ 50,000.00 $ 41,361.59SCHOOL: PROJECTED SAVINGS REALIGNMENT OF SPENDING TO MAINTAIN LRSD'S COMMITMENT TO DOUBLE FUNDING ROCKEFELLER INCENTIVE SCHOOL - 0036 1993-94 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES REVISED 1994-1995 PROJECTED BUDGET 1994-1995 ACTUAL SAVINGS 1105-0110 Reg. Certif. $ 93,677.09 $ 83,185.00 $ 10,492.09 1105-0120 Reg. Non- Certif. $ 186,166.39 173,610.22 12,556.17 1110-0110 Reg. Certif. $ 86,437.25 71,384.00 15,053.25 1110-0210 Soc. Sec. Tax $ 6,472.67 5,158.38 1,314.32 1120-0110 Reg. Certif. $ 550,304.75 528,909.66 21,395.09 1120-0117 Stipends $ 105,960.94 70,000.00 35,960.94 1120-0120 Reg. NonCert if . $ 165,813.92 161,102.88 4,711.04 1120-0311 Instruc. Svcs. $ 38,136.77 .00 38,136.77 1120-0380 Food Services $ 31,013.40 20,000.00 11,013.40 1120-0410 Supplies $ 29,708.54 20,000.00 9,708.54 1120-0416 Supply Center $ 8,689.39 .00 8,689.391993-94 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES REVISED 1994-1995 PROJECTED BUDGET 1994-1995 ACTUAL SAVINGS 1120-0540 Equipment $ 44,595.14 .00 44,595.14 1120-0548 Equip. Supply Center $ 890.73 .00 890.73 $ 1,347,866.98 $ 1,133,350.14 $ 214,516.87Incentive School Plan - Double Funding August 4, 1994 Page 9 H. Force Field Analysis The primary supporters of this recommendation will be Area School staffs, students, parents, community, Board of Directors, and central office staff. The recommendation provides for the needs of students who will attend all of our schools and allows us to double fund our Incentive Schools. The primary detractors will be persons who believe that the current practice of funding Incentive Schools should be continued regardless of the negative impact on teaching and learning in Area Schools in the District Given the concerns expressed by a large number of our patrons and educators regarding current funding of many programs in the Incentive Schools, the list of detractors should be small. These concerns can be eliminated by providing information to them regarding our emphasis on educational excellence and the need to implement quality programs within the established double funding formula. BUDGET IMPACT: Department Function Object 25, 26, 34, 36, 39 1105, 1110, 1120, 1124, 2113, 2410, 2542, 3500 0110, 0117, 0331, 0380, 0410, 0540, 0120, 0210, 0240, 0130, 0333, 0416, 0313, 0311, 3548Arkansas Demcxxat 78?(gazette THUaSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1995  3B LR district exceeds spending on 5 schools to meet target\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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To increase educational achievement for all students with specific emphasis on closing disparities in achievement. 2. To establish climates of educational excellence in all schools through a) 1 providing equitable educational opportunities for ail students in a desegregated learning environment\nb) enabling all students to develop a for learning\nlifelong capacity and love c) teaching all students to be productive contributors in the school 5 the community. and the workplace\nand d) providing a disciplined, structured learning all students. environment for 3. To enhance human relations skills for principals, teachers, central office administrators. andThe Focus Fvinction, and Guiding Process of the Incentive Schools The focus, function, and guiding process of the Incentive Schools will be to provide excellence in an environment of academic support\nindivid ualized education and flexibility. Tlsese -.schools shall exemplify the close partnership between parents and the school community which is a motivational factor for students. The school program will address student success and development of potential from affective, skill based and academic perspec tives. Ilittle rock school district EPS CODE: ADA MISSION STATEMENT of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT The mission of the Little Rock School District is to provide an educational program that enables each child to achieve his/her highest potential. To that end, the Little Rock School District will provide: basic education for all students\n(2) programs that address the special needs of students (emotional, physical, and mental)\nand (3) enrichment opportunities such as art, music, and.athletics. 'Through an organized program of studies, each student will experience academic success and will learn and appreciate responsibility and productive citizenship. gram of studies Adopted 1-26-84 To (1) a program of 1. Goals The goals of this mentoring program are to see academic improvement, an increase in self-esteem in the participating students and increased awareness of career opportunities. 2. Recruitment Anyone may recruit mentors for the program. All mentors must complete the screening process before beginning work with a student. Many avenues will be used to recruit mentors, emphasizing a desire for diversity within our group of mentors. 3. Selection Process for Students The program is open to incentive school students in grades K-6. No more than 10% of the student population in each school may participate in the program. Students may be referred by the school pupil services management team. The team must be functioning and stay active during the school year for the school to participate in the program. monitoring. The team will be included in orientation and Family members, students and friends may recommend students for participation in the program to someone at the school. Parental involvement. essential to participation, may be confirmed through permission forms. Student participation in the program must be voluntary. Any of the following criteria may be used to refer students to the program\n  * *  moderate underachievement potential academic problems due to family crisis minor disciplinary difficulties social isolation dramatic shifts in behavior which cause concern Selection process for mentors Volunteers are responsible adults expressing the desire to extend their talents and services in a helping capacity with youth. While professional experience in dealing with youth may be helpful, it is not required or expected to be representative of the majority of prospective mentors. It is expected that volunteers will reflect the sampling of all socio-economic levels, ages, ethnic origins, physical challenges and professional/personal backgrounds. The only anticipated commonality among volunteers will be the sincere desire to responsibly contribute time to enrich the lives of youth. Mentors should be at least 21 years of age, responsible, respect alternative lifestyles and listen well. Screening process for mentors Potential mentors must complete an application which will provide needed information and give permission to check two references. driving record. police record and reported child abuse. After the application is reviewed, the A mentor may be scheduled for an interview.It is recommended that the mentor make a one-year commitment. This enables the students and mentor to feel comfortable committing the time, energy and trust necessary to make the relationship successful. Mentors may enter the program at the end of the first semester, remaining semester. Their commitment would be for the 4. Training Orientation will be conducted at least twice in the school year to accomodate the flow of program participants which includes mentors, students, parents, teachers, principals and the school pupil services teams. Orientation will serve to clarify program goals, policies and procedures, expectations, confidentiality and liability issues. Mentors will be assigned a student following training. Mentors must attend the first training session before making any contact with the student. Potential mentors must attend the orientation and first training session before mentoring. Topics that may be covered in the 2 hour sessions will include a discussion of a typical day in the life of a student at home and at school, tips on mentoring, enhancing good listening skills, techniques on how to read to students. confidentiali ty. accessing available ass i stance when needed, sensitivity to cultural diversity. goal setting and decision making with children, and Additional training will be offered once each nine weeks. Other sessions may cover topics such as improving academic skills, goal setting, understanding youth culture, communications skills, values, burnout and tips on tutoring. Mentor support will be included at the end of each training session to provide an opportunity for mentors to share concerns and accomplishments. 5. Monitoring and assessment The students' academic achievements will be monitored while they are matched with a mentor. Their grades and scores will be compared with a control group. Attendance and disciplinary actions will also be monitored. 6. Mentorship activities  In school reading to students * in class visits * visiting school library * playing games * helping with homework * talking together * sharing lunchIt is recommended that mentors and students stay in school for the first three months of their relationship. At the end of three months activities may move outside the school location with parental permission.   Out of school 200 telephone calls * historic area tours * dining out * circus * cultural events * athletic events 7. Recognition Mentors will be recognized at the district's annual volunteer recognition reception, Evening for the Stars, in April. A special graduation banquet will be held in May for mentors, students, parents and teachers. Badges will be made with the program logo and name for the mentors to wear when visiting their student.I n II MENTOR HANDBOOK II Table of Contents II II Pae Thank You 2 II What is Mentoring 3 Incentive School Programs 4 II Incentive School Listings 5 Little Rock School District Goals 6 II student Learning Outcomes 7 II Mentoring Program Outline 8-11 Mentor Job Description 12 II Mentor Roles and Responsibilities 13 student Attributes and Attitudes 14 II Benefits 15 II Mentor Strategies Tips for Writing 16-17 18 II Tips for Reading 19 Elementary Ideas 20 II2 I I Thank you for your interest in mentoring. As a mentor, you will not be required to know or teach \"new math\" skills. or computer You will simply share your wisdom and experience, ... ............. young people understand the connection between staying in and working hard'in school and getting a good job, '......................... You will help potholes on the road of life. You will be able to point out the pitfalls and And you will make a difference! ri Little Rock School District Office of Desegregation Incentive Schools (501) 324-2014 Volunteers in Public Schools (501) 324-2290 501 Sherman, Little Rock, AR 72202I 3 s. I LRSD Incentives for Success I What is Mentoring? I Attempts to arrive at a firm definition of \"mentoring\" are apt to leave one more than mildly confused. The reason for this is clear: Mentoring relationships are many things, more notable for their differences than for their commonalities. They are unique alliances, shaped by a particular mentor s talents and resources, and by a youth's equally unique needs. Mentoring is a particular kind of relationship in which a person with identified abilities or competencies enables another human being to develop his/her own abilities and talents. Mentoring is a close personal relationship, a process of working together to achieve agreed upon goals. Mentoring relationship, with mentors and mentees deriving satisfaction from their alliance. is also a mutual Acknowledging this kaleidoscope of meanings, the Little Rock School District Incentive Schools Mentoring Program has, initiative, chosen to view mentoring as: for the purpose of its own mentoring A supportive one-to-one relationship between an adult and a student, developed to facilitate the student's educational, social and personal growth. Mentors advise, coach, counsel, teach and model successful behaviors, roles vary depending on the abilities of the mentor and the needs of the mentee. These A mentor may help the mentee to: Translate his/her experiences into learning opportunities\n* Improve academic skills by helping with school projects, or encouraging the student to discover and use the resources of the public 1ibrary\nprojects, f Explore the world of employment. . , Mentors introduce students to the realities of the work place, introducing them to appropriate work habits and attitudes\n  Apply what he/she is learning in school to everyday life. II - -F / V 4 laeaalm hrf TIB 1 / Incentive School Programs  Student Education Plan An individual learning plan is developed to meet each student's learning style, interests, and needs. Exciting, Themed Focus Each school will have a theme that provides an exciting focus for solid basic skills results. ri Computer-Assisted Instruction Children learn computer-based instruction in elementary school reading, math, social studies and science. Writing to Read computer labs are available for kindergarten and first grade. Extended-Day, -Week, and -Year Learning Opportunities Classes after school (homework center, special skills, clubs and leisure activities) and on Saturday, as well as field trips, enhance learning. ri Parent Center Parents may obtain materials on parenting skills and other information at each school. student Homework Hotline A telephone hotline is available for students to call for assistance Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Best Pupil-to-Staff Ratio in the District This classroom ratio helps increase interaction between students and trained adults. Special Skills Programs Foreign language, free string program, band, choir, dance, gymnastics and aerobics are offered after school. Parent Council The Parent Council routinely visits the school and shares ideas with staff and administrators to accomplish model school results. Four-Year-Old Program The four-year-old program offers certified teachers, an instructional aide and an age-appropriate curriculum that prepares for kindergarten level learning. ri FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SCHOOL TOURS, CALL 324-2286 ri Little Rock School District 810 W. Markham SL Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 I 5 I LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Incentive Schools I School Frankl in Gari and Ish Mitchell Rightsei 1 Rockefeller Stephens Principal Address Phone Franklin Davis Robert Brown Stan Strauss Donita Hudspeth Bobbie Goodwin Ann Mangan Lonnie Dean 1701 S. Harrison Rd, (04) 3615 W. 25th Street, (04) 3001 Pulaski, (06) 2410 Battery, (06) 911 W. 19th (06) 700 E. 17th (06) 3700 W. 18th (04) 671-6380 671-6275 324-2410 324-2415 324-2430 324-2385 671-6350 I ri to c u? \u0026lt;_ eg O o LRSD Incentives for Success 1 5? S? zI 6 4 4 LITHE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 GOALS 4 1990-91 4 4 in To increase educational achievement for all students with specific emphasis on closing disparities 4 achievement. To in establish climates of excellence all schools. 4 for principals, teachers, and central office administrators. To enhance human relations skills 4 4 44 I* I 7 N Student Learning Outcomes N Little Rock School District Student Learning Outcomes Arkansas Board of Education Learner Outcomes* N 4 4 The Board believes that students should leave school possessing the skills and knowledge they need to have successful experiences in higher education and in the workplace. These exit outcomes should be reflected in the goals and objectives established for each curricular program, level/course, unit, and lesson. The District has the following outcomes for all students by the time they graduate from the 12th grade. 4 Students will: 4 4 4 444 1. Adequately master reading, writing, speaking, listening (communication, critical and creative thinking, and mathematical skills sufficient for effective, efficient functioning. 1. 2. Locate and use needed informaiion from printed materials and/or other resources. Students will acquire core concepts and abilities from the sciences, the arts, humanities, mathematics, social studies,language arts, foreign languages,physicaVhealth education, practical living studies and existing/emerg-ing technologies. 2. 3. Identify problems and needs, apply problem solring strategies, and analyze information for meaning and,^or action. Students will apply various thinking/problem-solving strategies to issues related to all subject matter fields and to real-life situations. 4. Use tools of technology at an effective, efficient, flexible, and adapuble level. 5. Have knowledge of basic historical, geographic, political, literary, and scientific information, and use such knowledge in day-to-day decisions. 6. Appreciate and understand cultural dL''ferences. the arts and humanities, current happenings, and ways to predict or influence future events. 2. Establish and maintain effective and supportive intrapcrsonal. interpersonal, and cooperative relationships, and civic and social responsibility. 8. Demonstrate scif-direciion as an active life-long learner and demonstrate self-respect, self-esteem, sclf-undersi.anding, and a physically and men tally balanced healthy life. 3. Students will exhihit/demonstraie attitudes and attributes that will promote mental, physical and emotional health. 4, Students will demonstrate good citizenship and function as positive members of the local, national and world comunity. Tcniatively approved by ihc Ariarsor Hoard of Ediicalion June 19.19^1. 8 c LRSD Incentives for Success Little Rock School District's Incentive Schools Mentoring Program 1. Goal s 2. Recruitment 3. Selection Process for Students and Mentors d 4. Training 5. Monitoring and Assessment d 6. Mentorship Activities 7. Recognition d ri dI 9 1. Goals The goals of this mentoring program are to see academic improvement. an increase in self-esteem in the, participating students and increased awareness of career opportunities. 2. Recruitment Anyone may recruit mentors for the program. screening process before beginning work with a student. All mentors must complete the Many avenues will be used to recruit mentors, emphasizing a desire for diversity within our group of mentors. 3. Selection Process for Students The program is open to incentive school students in grades K-6. No more than ri 10% of the student population in each school may participate in the program. Students may be referred by the school pupil services management team. The team must be functioning and stay active during the school year for the school to participate in the program. monitoring. The team will be included in orientation and Family members, students and friends may recommend students for participation in the program to someone at the school. essential to participation, Parental involvement. may be confirmed through permission forms. ri Student participation in the program must be voluntary. Any of the following criteria may be used to refer students to the program\nri *   * moderate underachievement potential academic problems due to family crisis minor disciplinary difficulties social isolation dramatic shifts in behavior which cause concern Selection process for mentors Volunteers are responsible adults expressing the desire to extend their talents and services in a helping capacity with youth. experience in dealing with youth may be helpful, While professional it is not required or expected to be representative of the majority of prospective mentors. ri It is expected that volunteers will reflect the sampling of all socio-economic levels, ages, ethnic origins, physical challenges and professional/personal backgrounds. The only anticipated commonality among volunteers will be the ri sincere desire to responsibly contribute time to enrich the lives of youth. Mentors should be at least 21 years of age, responsible, respect alternative lifestyles and listen well. Screening process for mentors ri Potenti al i nformati on mentors must complete an application which will provide needed and give permission to check two references, driving record, police record and reported child abuse. After the application is reviewed, the mentor may be scheduled for an interview.I 10 It is recommended that the mentor make a one-year commitment. This enables the students and mentor to feel comfortable committing the time, energy and trust necessary to make the relationship successful. program at the end of the first semester, remaining semester. Mentors may enter the Their commitment would be for the 4. Training Orientation will be conducted at least twice in the school year to accomodate the flow of program participants which includes mentors, students, parents, teachers, principals and the school pupil services teams. Orientation will serve to clarify program goals, policies and procedures, expectations, confidentiality and liability issues. ri Mentors will be assigned a student following training. Mentors must attend the first training session before making any contact with the student. ri Potential mentors must attend the orientation and first training before mentoring. session Topics that may be covered in the 2 hour sessions will include a discussion of a typical day in the life of a student at home and at school, tips on mentoring, enhancing good listening skills, techniques on how ri to read to students, confi denti ali ty. accessing available goal setting assistance when sensitivity to cultural diversity. and decision making with children. needed, and ri Additional training will be offered once each nine weeks. Other sessions may cover topics such as improving academic skills, goal setting, understanding youth culture, communications skills, values, burnout and tips on tutoring. Mentor support will be included at the end of each training session to provide an opportunity for mentors to share concerns and accomplishments. 5. Monitoring and assessment The students' academic achievements will be monitored while they are matched with a mentor. Their grades and scores will be compared with a control group. Attendance and disciplinary actions will also be monitored. 6. Mentorship activities ri ri In school reading to students in class visits visiting school library playing games helping with homework * talking together sharing lunch ri    11 It is recommended that mentors and students stay in school for the first three months of their relationship. At the end of three months activities may move outside the school location with parental permission.   Out of school zoo telephone calls * historic area tours * dining out  circus * cultural events * athletic events 7. Recognition Mentors will be recognized at the district's annual volunteer recognition reception. Evening for the Stars, in April. A special graduation banquet will be held in May for mentors, students, parents and teachers. ri Badges will be made with the program logo and name for the mentors to wear when visiting their student. ri ri ri ri12 Volunteer Job Description a Title: Incentive School Mentor a Support Persons: Incentive School Coordinators Job Description: To spend one hour per week with an elementary student with the goal of helping that child improve academically and experience an increase in self esteem. a Major Responsibilities: To complete orientation prior to becoming a mentor, visit assigned student weekly, serve as a positive role model for the student, and attend additional support and training once per nine weeks. Experlence/Quallflcations Desired: Good communications skills, nonjudgmental attitude toward others and support of public education. Hours of CoMiltaent: Per Week 1 Per Month 4 a Days oTWeek: Your choice, Monday through Friday, during school hours 8:00- 4:30. 11:00 - 12:30 is preferred time at some schools. a Length of ComltBent: Commitment should be for at least one semester. A coimitment of one semester would involve approximately five hours of training and 20 hours of work with the student. a Training and Supervision Provided: Attendance at two hours of orientation is required to progress to training. times most convenient to the mentors. Four training sessions will be provided at the mentoring begins, needed. Orientation must be completed before Ongoing individual consultation will be provided as Address Where Volunteer Hill Report: Assigned Little Rock Incentive School a a For Biore InforiMtion contact: Valerie Hudson or Debbie Milam Volunteers in Public Schools Little Rock School District 501 Sherman Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 324-2292 or 324-2297 Catherine Gill Little Rock School District 810 W. Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 324-2014i 13 ri ri Mentor Roles \u0026amp; Responsibilities The most crucial role for a mentor is to be an adult who has time for a child, who cares about that child, who believes in that child. This relationship may provide the ONLY stability a student knows, and the only time anyone spends quality time with the mentee.  Keith Geiger                       A GOOD MENTOR Engages in a positive relationship with the child Gives attention to the mentee Has a positive self-esteem Reacts well to stressful situations Tolerates frustrating situations Does not engage in alcohol or drug abuse Listens well Communicates on a level the mentee can understand Is stable Provides leadership Respects alternate lifestyles Is a positive role model Meets on a weekly basis with the mentee Shows up on time for sessions Has no criminal record Is willing to serve a minimum of one year in the program Cares about helping a needy child Is not a judgmental person Is committed Nurtures a relationship that respects the men tees dignity Accepts responsibilities Reinforces students successes THE MENTORS ROLE IS NOT TO       Replace the role of parent/guardian Interfere with school policies and procedures Tutor the mentee in academic subjects as a means of improving grades Expect dramatic changes in attitude, self-esteem or attendance quickly Provide solutions to all the issues facing students today Break the trust they have established unless life threatening Alon\nThe ME^'TCR HAWSi?0k', Educn-t^ccnaZ Rczcu-lCW Inc., 1990 I I Student Attributes and Attitudes \u0026lt; A positive self-image and self-esteem are crucial to learning. These attributes determine goals, behaviors and responses to others. Furthermore, people depend on and influence one another. Therefore, it is important that students take responsibility for their lives and set appropriate goals for themselves. In doing so, they develop lifelong attitudes. POSITIVE SELF-CONCEPT Each student should be able to: K K HI  Appreciate his/her worth as a unique and capable individual and exhibit self- esteem\nDevelop a sense of personal effectiveness and a belief in his/her ability to shape his/her future\nDevelop an understanding of his/her strengths and weaknesses and the ability to maximize strengths and rectify or compensate for weaknesses. MOTIVATION AND PERSISTENCE Each student should be able to: Experience the pride of accomplishment that results from hard work and persistence\nAct through a desire to succeed rather than a fear of failure, while recognizing that failure is a part of everyones experience\nStrive toward and take the risks necessary for accomplishing tasks and fulfilling personal ambitions. RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF-RELIANCE M Each student should be able to: M Assume the primary responsibility for identifying his/her needs and setting reasonable goals\nIniuaie actions and assume responsibility for the consequences of those M actions\nDemonstrate dependability\nDemonstrate self-control. Bl (Source. Connecticut s Common Core of Learning. Connecticut State Board of Bl Education, January 1987) Taken THE ME^'TCR EdacattOnaZ Re.4cuTcc.i K'c(a\u0026gt;c.^.k, Jnc., 19^015 Benefits to Mentees I The Signs of Success Mentors frequently ask: Am I making a difference? What are the signs of progress that can be considered successful irt a mentor/mentee relationship? For some, it may be ten years before a former mentee looks back, in retrospect, and says  you know who made a difference in my life? My mentor...when I was in second grade. Below are the signs of success which mentors observe from mentees as a result of the relationship. Teachers notice the same improvement Remember the key  PATIENCE... Every relationship is different. 4  H H M M                   Improved attendance Improved eye contact Raising a hand more often in class Increased communication Taking more risks in class and with friends Smiling Improved interactions with peers Happier at school Improved appearance Increased consideration of others Decreased hostility More enthusiastic Fewer trips to the principals office Reduced detentions Improved attitude Improved academic performance Paying more attention Opening up to the mentor Benefits to Mentors M Mentors make a difference in the life of at-risk youth. There are personal benefits which mentors have shared. These are welcomed outgrowths of the one-to-one relationship established. M Mentors M Bl Appear happier when they return to the workplace Are fulfilled with their commitment as a volunteer in the community Have a greater understanding of the educational system in which they are w'orking and education-related issues. Have more appreciation for students of the same and other races Feel better about themselves for having impacted anothers life Get along better with their own families (spouse and children) Often become a better prepared workforce Tafcer\nTHE HAIWBOOK, Educai-^OnaX Reicu-icc-i HeTiw^ck, Enc., J990 I 16 Mentor Strategies That Work Mentors read with their mentees, take them to the school library, play games and talk. In addition, many of the mentors in the program offer the following activities and strategies which have worked successfully for them in their relationship with their mentee. The list is below in the hopes that others will be able to replicate some of these ideas. Listen, listen, and listen then add three times the patience you would use with your own children.\" Just be a friend and be available.  If a teacher tells you something in conversation (such as your mentee did this and it was not good\nor he! she missed an assignment)\ndont bring this up with the youngster. They feel thatyou re not their friend and that you are on the teachers side\nthen you begin to lose a little trust. Do not constantly ask questions about the students life with the hope thatyou are going to get to know that person better. With time, he!she will let you know EVERYTHING.  H M Hi Bi FROM A MENTOR There is nothing to compare with rich advicefrom a mentor working each week with a youngster in a school. The following was shared by one mentor for others to benefit. The most important thing I have learned is to communicate. Talk to your principal who will help you get set up in a quiet location where you can work with your student Introduce yourself to your students teacher. They are the people who know the student best and can help you arrange one or two goals to work toward with your mentee. They dont have to be academic goals either. They could be something like working on controlling a bad temper or being more verbal or sharpening listening skills. The teacher might tell you on what level the child is reading so the two of you could read library books together that are appropriate. If you feel comfortable with it, a review of a reading or spelling assignment would help reinforce new learning. Most importantly, communicate with your student. The first couple of meetings you may feel like you are doing all the talking, but once the child gets to know you and trust you, youll probably be doing all the listening. The first time I met my student, I brought along a small photo album of pictures of my family, pets and my house. It was just a mailer of time before I heard all about his family. Then we had lots to talk about. Taker. 0- m THE ME^'TCk HAWBOOK, EducaticnaJ Rucu.'ica inc., 199017 w N R R R R n You can also play games with your student. When I first started doing this I felt guilty playing games - that he should be 'learning' something instead. Several mentors were feeling the same way, so we brought this up at a group meeting. It was brought to our attention that a lot of learning does take place while playing games - such as learning to obey rules and good sportsmanship as well as the fact that this game time may be one of the only times the child has the undivided attention of an adult and thats real special to them, too. If you have a hobby or special interest, dont be afraid to share it with your student. My student told me two things he didnt like to do were music and art, which, of course, are my two favorite hobbies! So I stayed clear of those subject for most of the year. Then I decided to bring in my autoharp one day. I played and sang a few fam iliar songs for him, then I went to put it away. He asked if he could try. He looked like he was enjoying it, so I suggested he might learn a song to play for his class. Everyone gathered around him and watched as he played. Then they all clapped when he was done. His smile was a mile wide and he was so proud of himself. One other thing that I think is very important is making a real effort to meet with your student each week and to be on time. These kids, especially the older ones, seem so tough and act like nothing matters to them, but youd be surprised how much they look forward to your visits. If you have to be out of town one week, try to reschedule your time with your student. If thats not possible, maybe you can talk about it the week before, so the child isnt disappointed at the last minute. I  ve watched my little boy go from a very emotional, insecure child to a cheerful and confident boy who knows that things can be done if he tries hard.\"  Susan Corey, Mentor Pepperidge Farm, Inc. How To Spend One Hour 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes 15 Minutes Talk What happened in school this week? What do you need help with today? M Read Share a library book Have your mentee read to you Play a Game Bring one in from home Physical Activity Walk around the school grounds Play in the school gym Taker, facn THE MEKTOR H^h/VSOOK, EducateonaE RcicttlcCi Wc.Cwo\u0026lt;fc, Ir.c., 199018 I R TIPS FOR ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TOWRITE Mentors can encourage children to write for real purposes. In addition to the typical writing assignments given by the teacher, you can offer simple exercises to reinforce R R writing. These include: Notes to parents Notes to friends Notes to the teacher Thank you notes A letter to a storybook character Letters asking for advertised freebies Letters to the local newspaper R Letters to legislators Letters to an author Greeting cards (invent an occasion) Pattern books Keeping dialogue journals Keeping post-it notes while reading Creating lists (use your imagination) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS The Kids Book of Questions. Gregory Stock, Ph.D., offers some good discussion starters for youngsters. Some are funny while others are grown-up questions, issues that a child will face throughout life. Six examples follow:  R    J M  If you were alone and had only a few minutes to hide from crooks who were about to break into your house, where would you hide? What is the best hiding place in your house? Do you think you have too many chores? If you could assign the chores in your house, which ones would you take for yourself? Some adults have a lot of trouble enjoying themselves. If you were asked to give them some advice about how to play and have more fun, what would you say? What is the worst nighunare you can remember? Would you be willing to have the same dream tonight if it meant you could spend a weekend at Disneyland? If you liked someone who later turned out to be a liar, would you still want to be good friends? Did you ever stand up for something you thought was right even though a lot of people got upset with you? If not, do you think you would ever be strong enough to do so? 01 Take-f. j-tcm THE MEh'TCR t-iAKyBOOK, EducitticiiclE Rezicutce-5 ^eXivo-'ik, Inc.., 1990 I TIPS FOR READING TO CHILDREN 19 I Mentors can support teachers efforts to help students learn to read while having fun. Studies indicate that youngsters who are read aloud to and are coached become successful readers. When reading to your mentees, consider the following suggestions which have been prepared by the Language Arts Department of the Norwalk, Connecticut Public Schools.          H    M Select books and poems which you like and will read enthusiastically. For selections to choose from, use school list or check with mentee's teacher. Make certain you have read the whole story before you read it to the child. Practice reading the story aloud before you read it to the child. Read with plenty of expression. Try to vary your tone of voice when there is dialogue in the story. Vary the pace of your reading to fit the story. Read a fast-moving action scene quickly. Read a suspenseful part slowly, drawing out the words. Avoid long, descriptive passages. Before beginning the story', ask the child some questions which will help set the stage for the story. If the child needs background information in order to appreciate the story, spend a few minutes talking about it Have the child predict from the title, the pictures and/or the first paragraph what s/he thinks the story is about. Stop occasionally while reading the story and have the child predict what will happen next Many children have difficulty listening for any sustained length of time. If you find this happening, stop and have the child draw what has been going on in the story or retell the story to you. If you are reading a picture book, go back and talk about the details in the pictures and how they relate to the story. Are there clues to the storys content in the pictures? Talk about the story w'hen you have finished reading. Some questions you might ask are: ? I* a. b. c. d e. f. How do you feel about What do you think happens after the book has ended? If you could write a follow-up to the story, what would you put in it? Why do you think this story could or could not happen? What parts of the story dont you believe? g- Would you like to have he would get along in Whv do you think for a friend? How do you think s/ school? wrote this book? Could any of the events in the book have happened in the authors life? (Ask the child if s/he would like to read another book by the same author.) rfl Taf:cr. Ztom THE MEK'TOR HAfJVBCOK, EducaTxcnauE Re4cu.^Lce^ , Jnc., 7 990 I 20 ELEMENTARY IDEAS TO SHARE Mentors who are working with youngsters on the elementary level can help students to stretch their imaginations with activities that use old magazines. Here are a few ideas, suggested by Scholastic Pre-K Today Magazine.    A A  J Hl Me collage. Ask kids to cut out pictures and phrases that describe their personalities and interests, then glue them on poster board. Or, trace around a childs body while he or she lays on butcher-block paper. Ask children to cover their bodies with favorite pictures and phrases. Whos who? poster. Ask older children to cut out pictures of famous people (celebrities, political figures, etc.), Post a few at a time and encourage kids to find out who each mystery person is and why he or she is famous. Picture stories. Have children cut out a series of interesting pictures, mount each as a page in a picture book, and write lines to a story below. Or, ask children to create strange pictures by combining various ones from magazines. For example, someone might create a tree with jeweled rings hanging from its branches. Attach a sheet of paper and invite a child to write the beginning sentence of a story\npass the picture to another child to write a line, and so on, until everyone who wants, has added a sentence. The child who made the picture can then add the ending. Make time to share your stories. Silly ads. Invite children to come up with funny ads by mixing up pictures and phrases. Older children can work individually or in small groups to create advertising campaigns for new products. Stationery and greeting cards. Kids can create their own special stationery with magazine pictures or make personalized notecards by pasting down letters to spell their names. To make greeting cards, show children how to fold pieces of construction paper in half, then glue on favorite pictures. Suggest that kids cut out words and phrases to create messages inside.  Ciass magazine. For a fun group project, design your own class magazine. Use Hl cutout pictures, words, and phrases from magazines to supplement kids writing and illustrations. J 1 reasure hunt. Make a list of 10 things for kids to find in magazines, cutout and paste on paper. Some possible pictures to search for: something ugly, something old, an orange food, something that has a scent, a child with brown eyes. Hi Taken Tk/E ME^'T0R MWBOOK, Educai-conat Tuouaezi K/cXivc-ik, Ir.c., 1990\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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The committee members offer the following suggestions and questions for consideration: 1. The extended school day would apply to Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. This approach frees Monday for staff meetings and in-service programs for the staf f. Friday afternoons would be available for parent conferences and/or planning for the staff. The committee recommends one Saturday per month to be designated as an out-reach approach to the parents. The building would be available for meetings. parent conferences, parent study groups, related activities. parenting classes. and other parentThe committee recognizes the value of educational and entertaining field trips for the students. We would appreciate the opportunity and the funding to provide these opportunities to our students during the extended day on a regular basis. preferably once or twice per month. 1 i 1 4 3 4. The committee recommends that specialized activities during the extended day program be staffed by community personnel trained in providing quality education in the areas of gymnastics, appreciation, tennis, golf, arts and crafts, etc. art 5. Given that Rockefeller School will house the Early' Childhood Magnet for the Little Rock School District, it was felt by the committee that the offerings of the extended day program be limited to grades 2-6 and that participation in the program be voluntary as opposed to mandatory. Opposition to the inclusion of the younger children was based on the belief that organized curriculum after the regular school day could be stressful for the younger children and create an overwhelming planning burden on the staff. 11 is educationally recognized that the attention span of these younger children is considerably less than that of the older students. Further, family time for these younger students is critical to their development regardless of whether that family time is judged to be \"good II or \"bad\" by those in the educational etting. 6. Would personnel be provided for free play time during the I I Iextended day? Socialisation time is essential to child development and the committee for the children. trongly endorses recess time 7. Young bodies require food to concentrate on activities and academics. Is the District planning to fund snacks for the children in the extended day programs? responsible for preparation and serving? Who would be 8. The committee .recommends educational staff involvement in extended day activities to be scheduled on a rotating basis. This would allow certified personnel to participate in District in-service offerings and organizations beneficial to the educational and academic growth of the staff. The Schedule and Calendar Committee submits these proposals for your consideration. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this process. Respectfully Submitted, Martha Lowe Mary Kay Roe Almeda Giles Cindy Warren Ann Watson/ i? .V I SCHEDULE FOR PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPMENT July 23 - August 17, 1990 Date Monday, July 23 Time 8:30-10:00 ______Topic_________ \"Mission/Purposes of Incentive Schools\" Participants Staffs of all Place Parkview Responsibility Estelle Matthis six (6) schools Cafeteria Pat Price (175) 10:30-3:30 Initiating Staff Cohe- siveness and Developing Garland Ish Mission/Goals for Individ- Mitchell ual Incentive Schools\" Rightsei 1 Rockefeller Stephens PV 7-101 PV 7-102 PV 7-103 PV 7-104 PV 7-105 PV 7-106 Principals Tuesday, July 24 8:30-11:30 \"Curriculum Refinement: Identification of Desired Learning Outcomes (by grade-level/content 11 areas\nspecialists will K (25) 1 Reading (25) 2 Math (25) 3 Science (25) 4 Soc.St. (25) be assigned to a specific 5 Music (25) group by principal) 6 Art (25) PV 8-104 PV 7-101 PV 7-102 PV 7-103 PV 7-104 PR 7-105 PV 7-106 Pat Price Reading Supervis Math Supervisor Science Supervis Soc.St. Supervis Staff Dev. Spec. Art Teacher 12:30-3:30 continue above K (25) 1 English (25) 2 Reading (25) 3 Math (25) 4 Science (25) 5 Soc.St. (25) 6 Music (25) PV 8-104 PV 8-102 PV 7-101 PV 7-102 PV 7-103 PV 7-104 PV 7-105 Pat Price Eng/FL Supervise Reading Supervis Math Supervisor Science Supervis Soc.St. Supervis Staff Dev. Spec. Wednesday, 8:30-11:30 July 25 continue above K (25) 1 Art (25) 2 English (25) 3 Reading (25) 4 Math (25) 5 Science (25) 6 Soc.St. (25) PV 8-104 PV 7-106 PV 8-102 PV 7-101 PV 7-102 PV 7-103 PV 7-104 Pat Price Art Teacher Eng/FL Supervise Reading Supervis Math Supervisor Science Supervisi Soc.St. Supervis. 12:30-3:30 continue above K (25) 1 Music (25) 2 Art (25) 3 English (25) 4 Reading (25) 5 Math (25) 6 Science (25) PV 8-104 PV 7-105 PV 7-106 PV 8-102 PV 7-101 PV 7-102 PV 7-103 Pat Price Staff Dev. Spec. Art Teacher Eng/Fl Supervise Reading Supervis? Math Supervisor Science Supervise Thursday, July 26 8:30-11:30 continue above K (25) 1 Soc.St. (25) 2 Music (25) 3 Art (25) 4 English (25) 5 Reading (25) 6 Math (25) PV 8-104 PV 7-104 PV 7-105 PV 7-106 PV 8-102 PV 7-101 PV 7-102 Pat Price Soc.St. Supervise Staff Dev. Spec. Art Teacher Eng/FL Supervise! Reading Supervise Math Supervisor 12:30-3:30 continue above K (25) 1 Science (25) 2 Soc.St. (25) 3 Music (25) 4 Art (25) 5 English (25) 6 Reading (25) PV 8-104 PV 7-103 PV 7-104 PV 7-105 PV 7-106 PV 8-102 PV 7-101 Pat Price Science Supervise Soc.St. Supervis' Staff Dev. Spec. Art Teacher Eng/FL Supervise! Reading SupervisiDate Friday, Duly 27 Time 8:30-11:30 ___________Topic continue above Participants K (25) 1 Math (25) 2 Science (25) 3 Soc.St. (25) 4 Music (25) 5 Art (25) 6 English (25) Place PV 8-104 PV 7-102 PV 7-103 PV 7-104 PV 7-105 PV 7-106 PV 8-102 Responsibility Pat Price Math Supervisor Science Supervisor Soc.St. Supervisor Staff Dev. Spec. Art Teacher Eng/FL Supervisor 12:30-3:30 \"Extended Day Program (I Staffs of all six (6) schools (175) Parkview Cafeteria Pat Price 2 '550, through Tuesday, August 7, 1990, incentive school staff members to be paired according to the following schedule for the identified activities: are Date Participants Place Time Topic Responsibility Mondav, Duly 30 Garland \u0026amp; Ish staffs (55) Ish 8:30-11:30 \"Lesson Planning for Individ- Staff Dev. D ual Differences Within Whole Group\" 12:30-3:30 II Higher Order Thinking\" G/T Supervisor Tuesdav, 'uly 31 Wednesday, August 1 Mitchel 1 Stephens 0 Cl staffs (55) Rightsell \u0026amp; Rockefeller staffs (55) Garland \u0026amp; Ish staffs (55) Mitchell \u0026amp; Stephens staffs (55) Rightsell \u0026amp; Rockefeller staffs (55) Garland \u0026amp; Ish staffs (55) Mitchell \u0026amp; Stephens staffs (55) Rightsell \u0026amp; Rockefeller staffs (55) Stephens 8:30-3:30 \"Classroom/Di sci pli ne Management\" Staff Dev. A Rockefeller 8:30-3:30 \"Cooperative/Student Team Learning\" Staff Dev. 8 Ish 8:30-11:30 Expectation Theory, TESA, Learning Styles II Staff Dev. C 12:30-3:30 Foreign Language Enrichment Stephens 8:30-11:30 12:30-3:30 II Application of Classroom/ Discipline Management\" II Review of PET\" Eng/FL Supervisor Principals Staff Dev. D Rockefeller Ish 8:30-11:30 12:30-3:30 8:30-3:30 Stephens 8:30-3:30 Rockefeller 8:30-11:30 12:30-3:30 \"Cooperative/Student Team Learning\" PAL to Reinforce Regular Program\" \"Classroom/Discipline Management\" II Cooperative/Student Team Learning II Higher Order Thinking\" II Foreign Language Enrichment Staff Dev. B Supervisors of Math \u0026amp; Reading Staff Dev. A Staff Dev. B G/T Supervisor Eng/FL SupervisorDate Participants Place Time Topic Responsibility Thursday, August 2 Garland 8 Ish Ish staffs (55) 8:30-11:39 \"Application of Classroom/ Discipline Management (I Principals 12:30-3:30 \"PAL to Reinforce Regular Program 11 Supervisors of Math \u0026amp; Reading Friday, August 3 Monday, August 6 Tuesday, August 7 Mitchell 8 Stephens staffs (55) Rightsell 8 Rockefeller staffs (55) Garland 8 Ish staffs (55) Mitchell 8 Stephens staffs (55) Rightsell 8 Rockefeller staffs (55) Garland \u0026amp; Ish staffs (55) Mitchell 8 Stephens staffs (55) Rightsell 8 Rockefeller staffs (55) Stephens 8:30-11:30 \"Cooperative/Student Team Learning\" staff Dev. B 12:30-3:30 \"Higher Order Thinking II G/T Supervisor Rockefeller Ish 8:30-3:30 8:30-3:30 \", Classroom/Discipline Management\" Staff Dev. A \"Cooperative/Student Team Learning\" Staff Dev. 8 Stephens 8:30-11:30 PAL to Reinforce Regular Program II Supervisors of Math \u0026amp; Reading 12:30-3:30 \"Community and Parent Involvement Principals/VIPS Rockefeller Ish 8:30-11:30 12:30-3:30 8:30-11:30 12:30-3:30 Stephens 8:30-11:30 12:30-3:30 Application of Classroom/ Discipline Management II Principals Rockefeller 8:30-11:30 12:30-3:30 \"Expectation Theory, TESA, Learning Styles\" Cooperative/Student Team Learning\" II Community and Parent Involvement II II Lesson Planning for Individ- ual Differences Within Whole Group \"Foreign Language Enrichment\" \"Review of PET 'Media Program Staff Dev. C Staff Dev. B Pri nci pals/VIPS Staff Dev. C Eng/FL Supervisor Staff Dev. D Supervisor of Library Media Garland 8 Ish Ish staffs (55) 8:30-11:30 \"Media Program 12:30-3:30 II Review of PET\" Supervisor of Library Media Staff Dev. D Mitchell 8 Stephens staffs (55) Stephens 8:30-11:30 Expectation Theory, TESA, Learning Styles II II Staff Dev. C 12:30-3:30 II Media Program tl Supervisor of Library Mei da Rightsell 8 Rockefeller staffs (55) Rockefeller 8:30-11:30 II Lesson Planning for Individ- ual Differences Within Whole Staff Dev. D Group II 12:30-3:30 \"Community and Parent Involvement\" Pri nci pals/VIPSFrom Wednesday, August 8, 1990, through Friday, August 17, 1990, incentive school staff members are to report to their assigned schools\nthe following schedule identifies the staff development activities for each school: Date Participants Place Time Topic Responsibili ty Wednesday, August 8 Garland staff Garland (30) 8:30-3:30 11 Computer Training II Computer Central/ Principal Ish staff (25) Ish 8:30-3:30 \"Computer Training tl Computer Central/ Principal Mitchell staff (25) Mitchel 1 8:30-3:30 \"Computer Training II Computer Central/ Principal Rightsei 1 staff (25) Rightsell 8:30-3:30 II Implementing Homework Center and Other Planning II Principal Rockefeller staff (30) Rocke- feller 8:30-3:30 II Implementing Homework Center and Other Planning It Principal Stephens staff (30) Stephens 8:30-3:30 \"Implementing Homework Center and Other Planning It Principal Thursday, August 9 Garland staff (30) Gari and 8:30-3:30 \"Implementing Homework Center and Other Planning\" Principal Ish staff (25) Ish 8:30-3:30 II Implementing Homework Center and Other Planning II Principal Mitchell staff (25) Mitchell 8:30-3:30 \"Implementing Homework Center and Other Planning Pri ncipal Rightsell staff (25) Rightsell 8:30-3:30 tl Computer Training II Computer Central/ Principal Rockefeller staff (30) Rocke- feller 8:30-3:30 \"Computer Training\" Computer Central/ Principal Stephens staff (30) Stephens 8:30-3:30 \"Computer Training II Computer Central/ Principal Friday, August 10 Garland staff (30) Garland 8:30-3:30 II SEP Training\" Special Education Supervi sor Ish staff (25) Ish 8:30-3:30 II SEP Training\" Special Education Supervisor Mitchell staff (25) Mitchell 8:30-3:30 \"SEP Training tl Special Education Supervi sor Rightsei 1 staff (25) Rightsell 8:30-3:30 SEP Training II Special Education Supervi sor Rockefeller staff (30) Rockefeller 8:30-3:30 \"SEP Training Special Education Supervi sor Stephens staff (30) Stephens 8:30-3:30 II SEP Training II Special Education Supervi sorDate Participants Pl ace Time Topic Responsibi1i ty Monday, August 13 Garland staff Garland (30) 8:30-11:30 \"SEP Training\" Supervisor of Special Educatioi 12:30-3:30 II SEP Writing II Principal Ish staff (25) Ish 8:30-11:30 II SEP Training\" Supervisor of Special Educatio: 12:30-3:30 II SEP Writing II Principal Mitchell staff (25) Mitchell 8:30-11:30 II SEP Training\" Supervisor of Special Educatior 12:30-3:30 \"SEP Writing Principal Rightsell staff (25) Rightsell 8:30-11:30 \"SEP Training II Supervisor of Special Educatior 12:30-3:30 \"SEP Writing\" Principal Rockefeller staff (30) Rockefeller 8:30-11:30 \"SEP Training II Supervisor of Special Educatior 12:30-3:30 \"SEP Writing\" Principal Stephens staff (30) Stephens 8:30-11:30 SEP Training Supervisor of Special Educatior 12:30-3:30 \"SEP Writing Principal Tuesday- Friday, August 14-17 A11 teachers remain in assigned local schools. 8:30-3:30 Teachers will write a SEP for each student. PrincipalsJuly 23 (Parkview) Mission/Purposes\nJuly 24 (Parkview) July 25 (Parkview) July 26 (Parkview) July 27 (Parkview) July 30 a.m. p.ra. July 31 a.m. p.m. August 1 a .m. p.m. August 2 a.m. p.m. August 3 a.m. p.ra. August 6 a .m. p.m. August 7 a.m. p.m. August 8 August 9 August 10 August 13 a.m. p.ra. August 14-17 OVERVIEW OF PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPMENT (Reflects Preceding Schedule) Initiating Staff Cohesiveness\nDeveloping Hission/Goals for Individual Schools Curriculum Refinement by Content Area and Grade Level It II II II Extended Day Program Garland/lsh at Ish Lesson Plans for Whole Group Higher Order Thinking II II II Expectation Theory, TESA, Learning Styles Foreign Language Enrichment Classroom/Discipline Management conti nued Application of Classroom Management PAL to Reinforce Program Cooperative/Team Learning continued continued Community and Parent Involvement Media Program Review of PET Garland Ish 11 II Mitchel 1/Stephens at Stephens Classroom/Discipline Management continued Application of Classroom Management Review of PET Cooperative/Team Learning continued continued Higher Order Thinking X PAL to Reinforce Program Community and Parent Involvement S Lesson Plans for Whole Group Foreign Language Enrichment Expectation Theory, TESA, Learning Styles Media Program Mitchell Rightsei 1 Rightsell/Rockefeller at Rockefeller Cooperative/Team Learning continued continued PAL to Reinforce Program Higher Order Thinking Foreign Language Enrichment Classroom/Discipline Management continued Application of Classroom Management Expectation Theory, TESA, Learning Styles Review of PET Media Program Lesson Plans for Whole Group Community and Parent Involvement Rockefeller Stephens Computer Training Computer Training Computer Training implementing Homework Center/Other Planning Implementing Homework Center/Other Planning Implementing Homework Center/Other Planning Implementing Homework Center/Other Planning Implementing Homework Center/Other Planning implementing Homework Center/Other Planning Computer Training Computer Training Computer Training SEP Training SEP Training SEP Training SEP Training SEP Training SEP Training continued SEP Writing continued continued SEP Writing continued continued SEP Writing continued SEP Writing continued SEP Writing continued SEP Writing continued continued continued continuedTRAINING NKKDRD FOR PRINCIPALS_QP^HCEMTiyE_SCHQDLS (Prior to Preschool Incentive School Staff Development Workshops) 1. Building Staff Cohesiveness 2. Developing Mission/Goals 3. Application of Classroom/Discipline Management 4. Developing Parents as Partners 5. Implementing Homework Center 6. Community Involvement 7. Curriculum Refinement and Program Implementation (at local school level with emphasis on unique features of individual schools)PRESCHOOL INCENTIVE SCHOOL WORKSHOPS 1 . C1 nssroom Management (1 day) a. Implement the model developed by the State Department (approach as a review i-f many teachers have had the b. c. course) Provide each teacher a copy of the textbook Emphasize the following\n- classroom management as a component of the Total Teaching Act - characteristics of effective classroom management  use of space  developing and teaching rules and procedures - consequences behavior - beginning of for appropriate and inappropriate i: 1 lOo 1 - instructional clarity - maintaining good learning - organizing for instruction enviro l uient - strategies -for potential problems 2. Application of Classroom Management (1/2 day) a. b. Development procedures, Deve1opmen t procedures, of school rules, regulations, etc . of classroom rules, etc . c . and regulations, Expectations of principal concerning classroom management, discipline and student behavior Review of PET (1/2 day) a. Development of objectives b. with emphasis Lesson line - set _ explanation - questions - RLEL - activities  closure on 1 earning components: (parts of objective and behavior)4. Cooperative/Team Learning ( 1 1/2 days) a. Rationale for cooperative b. Principles of cooperative leaf ning learning c. Development of cooperative/team learning lesson d. Various cooperative learning approaches - Jigsaw - STAD - TGT  Coop Cards - other strategies e. Social Skills 5. Higher Order Thinking (1/2 day) a. b . Focus on upper level of Bloom's Ta 2nomy 6. 7. c . d . Incorporating higher order thinking in objectives, questions and activities Using G/T strategies for all students Writing across the curriculum e. Problem-solving Community and Parent Involvement \u0026lt;1/2 day) a. Communicating with parents b. Strategies for involving parents in school c . activities Approaches for using parents to reinforce instruction at home. Lesson Plans for Whole Group (1/2 day) a. b. c . d . Research and theory on whole group instrction From curriculum guide to lesson plans Individualizing lesson plans within the whole group Using textbooks as a resource, the curriculum not as 8. PAL to Reinforce Regular Program (1/2 day) a. Purpose of PAL b. Organization and logistics of PAL c . Classroom teachers role in relation to PAL 9. Expectation Theory, TESA, Learning Styles (1/2 day) a. Research data on expectation theory b. Review of major components of 1 SA c. Teaching the at-risk student d . Different learning styles10 . Foreign Language Enrichment (1/2 cl\u0026lt;By) a. Program goals b . Implementation o-f program c . Role o-f the regular classroom t( '.her in the program 11. Media Program (1/2 day) a. Program goals b. Program design c . Classroom teacher's role in the program 12. Computer Training (1 day) a . Computer-based instruction in core content areas (available software) b. Keyboarding skills c. Programming skills d. Use o-f computer lab and roles o-f classroom teacher and computer aides 13. Homework Center and Other Planning (1 day) a. Organization, operations, and logistics o-f homework center b. Expectations -for teachers concerning homework and the homework center 14. SEP Training (1 1/2 days) a . Purpose o-f SEP b. Format of SEP c. Strategies for developing the SEP 15. SEP Writing (4 1/2 days) a. Development o-f SEP -for each student b. Expectations o-f principal concerning SEP* *f 'f v '- w '1' 1 i'  'A' 'i y I' x^ d' 1^ A ' w J/ T T' * T 4' 'P T T q A T 'T* * -T' T * 1 T V * * '^ T P * T 'T\" /T \u0026gt;T T A A r iT -T 'P A iT * '^ T A 'P -T- A T * X X, * * I * ' X nt' i: ',P START SENDER FEB-26 15:00 501 374 7609 ?\n? REPORT P.Ol FEB-26-91 TUE 15:01 RE ! !*' 46'- TYPE NOTE RECEIVE OK X X X X X X X X 1 I 'i' A* y A y y 4' y A y y y 4 \u0026lt; y y y y y y 4 y y y y y y y y y A y y y y 4 y y a y A a 4 a iy a a u 'L \u0026gt;i w A A A A A A A A A A * T. A A A A T' p * 'N A A A A A A A A A * A A A A A * A A A A A A A A A A A A * A n \u0026gt; * A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A^ A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A. A- A * A A A A' A A A A A A A idtl_*\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;. S'02-'26- 91 16:03 0501 374 7609 L R School Dlst ODM 001 M Little Rock School District February 26, 1991 PRESS RELEASE SPECIAI, Board meeting Contact: Skye Winslow, 324-2020 The Little Rock School District KOCK bcnool District Board of Directorci win F,d=ruarY 21. 1991 at p.m. concerning Incentive School opportunity issues. The Board, will meet .=00 -- at meeting. 810 West Markham Street  Little Roch, Arkansas 72201  (501)374-3361f Office of Desegregation Monitoring Schedule of Formal Monitoring Visits to the Incentive Schools DATE SCHOOL TEAM LEADER Wednesday, October 30, 1991 Mitchell Connie Hickman Monday, November 4, 1991 Rightsell Connie Hickman Tuesday, November 5, 1991 Rockefeller Horace Smith Wednesday, November 6, 1991 Ish Melissa Guldin Tuesday, November 12, 1991 Stephens Margie Powell Wednesday, November 13, 19991 Garland Horace Smith Thursday, November 14, 19991 Franklin Melissa Guldin , The monitoring team will arrive at each school by 8:30 AM. Si F.Y.I. Date: II Bob Connie Horace zLinda Margie Meiissa 0^ Polly Return i- Little Rock School District November 20, 1992 RE iVSD Mrs. Ann Brown, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation and Monitoring Heritage West Building NOV 2 5 19^2 Little Rock, AR 72201 Office cf Desegregation Monitoring Dear Ann: Thank you for inviting me to the meeting in your office to discuss matters related to the desegregation plan. Per our discussion, this letter is submitted to provide an update on the Staffing Committee for Incentive Schools that is required in the desegregation plan. At the inception of the Incentive Schools, the purpose of the staffing committee was to determine the staffing needs at each school and then develop criteria for principal and staff selection based on a needs assessment. An interview team was to have been selected from members of the staffing committee to interview and make recommendations to the principals. It is my understanding that although an interview team was established and recommendations were made by this committee, the contracted agreement actually dictated which teachers were placed in the schools. Therefore, at this time, Ms. Arma Hart will assist me in instituting a new staffing committee that will determine the present staffing needs at each of the schools and develop criteria for principal and staff selection needed in the future. Each principal has submitted names of patrons and staff personnel to serve on this committee. In the future, when positions become vacant, the interview team will be involved in the hiring process and will make recommendations to the principals, goal of this administration to have quality staff in the It is a Incentive Schools who are committed to the goals of the program. A District-wide Staffing Committee for Incentive Schools meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 1992, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. If you need additional information, please let me know. Sincerely, I, Janet Bernard Associate Superintendent cc: Marie Parker 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501)324-2000 Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371 -0100 Date: May 24, 1993 To: From: Subject: Janet Bernard, Estelle Matthis, Marie Parker, and Arma Hart Office of Desegregation Monitoring Team Incentive School Monitoring Meeting This memo is to confirm the meeting scheduled on Friday, May 28, 1993 at 9:00 a.m. at ODM to continue incentive school monitoring. General discussion topics include, but are not limited to: program specialists and theme implementation, the incentive school staffing committee, foreign language, the computer instructional technology system, parent home study guides, parent and community involvement, and student test profiles. We will also need copies of certain documentation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please bring copies of the following information to the meeting:  Comprehensive long-range incentive school strategic plan  Each incentive schools theme implementation plan including but not limited to, goals and objectives, a description of curriculum infusion, management timelines, persons responsible, proposed budget, and evaluation criteria  Description of the 1991-92 year round school, including class offered, enrollment and attendance data, and evaluation criteria and results  Description of how the district is equipping parents with job skills necessary for employment at the incentive schools, including program goals and objectives, the community needs assessment and results, a list of adult education opportunities, a description of the parent internship program, the number of parent interns at each incentive school, and an overview of teacher/ parent mentorships.Date: May 24, 1993 To: From: Subject: Janet Bernard, Estelle Matthis, Marie Parker, and Arma Hart Office of Desegregation Monitoring Team Incentive School Monitoring Meeting This memo is to confirm the meeting scheduled on Friday, May 28, 1993 at 9:(X) a.m. at ODM to continue incentive school monitoring. General discussion topics include, but are not limited to: program specialists and theme implementation, the incentive school staffing committee, foreign language, the computer instructional technology system, parent home study guides, parent and community involvement, and student test profiles. We will also need copies of certain documentation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please bring copies of the following information to the meeting:  Comprehensive long-range incentive school strategic plan  Each incentive schools theme implementation plan including but not limited to, goals and objectives, a description of curriculum infusion, management timelines, persons responsible, proposed budget, and evaluation criteria  Description of the 1991-92 year round school, including class offered, enrollment and attendance data, and evaluation criteria and results  Description of how the district is equipping parents with job skills necessary for employment at the incentive schools, including program goals and objectives, the community needs assessment and results, a list of adult education opportunities, a description of the parent internship program, the number of parent interns at each incentive school, and an overview of teacher/ parent mentorships.Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas Ann S. Brown, Federal Monitor 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501)376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 Date: June 2, 1993 From: Ann Brown, Melissa Guldin, Margie Powell, Horace Smith, and Connie Hickman Tanner To: Incentive School Principals Subject: ODM Breakfast Meeting The Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM) will publish its 1993 incentive school monitoring report this summer. We would like to give you time to review a draft of your schools report before it is published. We will share these preliminary reports with you at a 9:00 a.m. breakfast meeting on June 15, 1993 in the private dining room of Cheers on Broadway (located on the first floor of the TCBY Building at Sixth and Broadway). At the meeting we will give each principal a draft of his/her school report to check for accuracy. Although we will edit the drafts further for format and syntax, the factual information in the reports is complete. An ODM associate will be available to discuss each draft before we collect them all at the end of the meeting. We hope you will attend this important meeting, which we will keep as brief as possible. If you are unable to attend, please call the ODM office so we can adjust our breakfast reservation. We look forward to seeing you on June 15. cc: Janet Berntird1996 ODM INCENTIVE SCHOOLS MONITORING SCHEDULE Tuesday, April 2 - Rightseil Wednesday, April 3 - Garland Thursday, April 4 - Mitchell Monday, April 8 - Rockefeller Tuesday, April 9 - Franklin1995-96 ODM INCENTIVE SCHOOL MONITORING INFORMATIONAL MEETING MARCH 5, 1996 AGENDA Introduction/Get Acquainted Monitoring Procedures: Incentive School Monitoring Guide Description of the Site Visit Financial Monitoring Documentation Needed: School-Based Documentation Documentation From the Central Administration Monitors Areas of Responsibility Monitoring Schedule Questions and Concerns ClosureMONITORS AREAS OF FOCUS Biracial Committee (Horace Smith) Discipline, Suspension, Expulsion (Margie Powell) Early Childhood Education (Melissa Guldin) Enrollment (Horace Smith) Extended Day \u0026amp; Week (Gene Jones) Facilities (Melissa Guldin) Field Trips (Skip Marshall) Finance and Budgeting (Skip Marshall) Guidance and Counseling (Margie Powell) Home Visits (Margie Powell) Mentor Programs (Skip Marshall) Parent Center (Horace Smith) Parent Contracts (Gene Jones) Parent Council (Skip Marshall) Parent Recruitment (Melissa Guldin) Parent Training \u0026amp; Meetings (Gene Jones) School Themes (Horace Smith) Speakers Bureau (Skip Marshall) Volunteer Programs (Skip Marshall)Date: March 5, 1996 To: From: Subject: Sterling Ingram, LRSD Director of Staff Development Ann Brown, Melissa Guldin, Gene Jones, Skip Marshall, Margie Powell, and Horace Smith Documentation Needed for the 1995-96 Incentive Schools Monitoring While most of the documentation we need can be obtained from the building administrators, we will need the following information from the districts central administration. Please furnish the following documentation by March 29, 1996.  Description of the current incentive school parent program, including program goals, objectives, timelines, and the person responsible for this program  Documentation of parent workshops including the topic, date, time, location, evaluation results, and the number of participants by race, gender, and childs school  Volunteer documentation including the number of volunteers by race, gender, and the number of hours volunteered at each school  Documentation of the mentor program including a brief description of the types of activities shared by mentors and students, the number of participants by race and gender, and the number of hours volunteered  Records of training the district conducted for mentors  List of community meetings including time, location, and copies of sign-in sheets  List of identified parent pick-up points for school functions, and an explanation of how the district publicizes this service to parents  Current membership roster for the Parent Council with members identified by race, gender, and the organization each represents  Copies of the current Parent Council monitoring instrument (highlighting any revisions made since the 1994-95 school year), 1995-96 meeting minutes, and quarterly reports  List of the Biracial Committee members by race, gender, and high school zone  Copies of the Biracial Committee meeting minutes, and monitoring schedule for 1995-96 and the current monitoring instrument (highlighting any revisions made since the 1994-95 school year)Incentive School Documentation Cont.)  Copies of the 1995-96 Planning, Research and Evaluation quarterly reports of the Biracial Committees monitoring visits  A list of all recruitment activities planned and implemented for the 1995-96 school year, including copies of any printed material distributed, lists of meetings held, tours conducted, the persons responsible for each recruitment activity, cost of individual activities, and an explanation of how you are tracking the results of all recruitment effortsDate: March 5, 1996 To: Incentive School Principals From: Ann Brown, Melissa Guldin, Gene Jones, Skip Marshall, Margie Powell, and Horace Smith Subject: Documentation Needed During the ODM On-Site Monitoring Visits During our visit to your school, we will need to interview you and conduct some brief classroom visitations. We will also need a workspace and a copy of the following 1995-96 records that we can take with us.                  School Map (5 copies) Discipline, Suspension, and Expulsion data by race and gender Building-level discipline plan Parent Center Committee by race, gender, and position (e.g. parent, teacher) Parent Center recommendations and an indication of the suggestions incorporated into the center The name, race, gender, and position of the parent trained to operate the center List of parent meetings including topic, time, location, and sign-in sheets A description of the mechanism designed to ensure that parents regularly sign homework List of community meetings and activities by topic, time, location, and sign-in sheets List of three key communicators by race, gender, and position Speakers Bureau roster by name, gender, race, and position, along with a list of speaking engagements including the time, location, and participant sign-in sheets Recruitment Team roster by race, gender, and position Recruitment Plan, including a list of all recruitment strategies implemented and planned Copy of the parent and student extended day survey, and the results of the survey Extended day schedule Extended week schedule Data on Saturday program participation In addition, the following records should be available for our review the day of the monitoring visit. You do not need to copy these records since we wont need to take them with us.          Documentation of staff development activities related to classroom management approaches Theme implementation plan Field Trips Building-level guidance and counseling plan ?\\n example of the monthly communications packets distributed by the Parent Center The total number of home visits conducted as of March 1996 The number of signed contracts and a description of follow-up procedures Individual student and class test profiles 1995-96 Expenditure printout through February 29SI 1995-96 INCENTIVE SCHOOLS MONITORING GUIDE OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Heritage West Building 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Ann S. Brown, Federal MonitorENROLLMENT  The incentive school program is successfully desegregating each incentive school. (LRSD Plan, pg. 149) 1DISCIPLINE, SUSPENSION, and EXPULSION  Data related to student discipline is disaggregated and reviewed to address issues of racial disparity. (Interdis. Plan, pg. 27)  Discipline data is carefully collected and the discipline program closely monitored in order to make modifications that are indicated by formative as well as summative information. The district analyzes the factors that contribute to some schools having fewer overall discipline problems and less disparity in discipline between black and white students. The district identifies and emulates these factors and closely scrutinizes progress toward reducing the number of students suspended or expelled as well as the disproportionate number of black students referred for disciplinary action. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 23)  Attendance and behavior guidelines include time-out rooms that are staffed with trained personnel. (LRSD Plan, pp. 175, 184)  Students help develop school-based management rules and receive help with problem solving. (LRSD Plan, pp. 175, 184)  Staff, parents, and students cooperatively design discipline policies. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 23)  Discipline policies and procedures are well-publicized, clearly indicate what is appropriate and inappropriate behavior, and spell out consequences for infractions. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 23)  Classroom management approaches are appropriate for the work being done. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 32)  Regular tracking of student attendance, behavior, discipline, and achievement is systematic and assessed at least quarterly. Individual and class profiles are utilized. Individual student plans and interventions are based on needs determined through ongoing data review. (LRSD Plan, pp. 176, 186) 2GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING  Social skills are taught, when appropriate, through the core instructional program. The total school staff serves as models of positive social interaction. Social skills instruction includes such programs as Rites of Passage, Role Models, and Mentoring. (LRSD Plan, pp. 156-157)  The schools use a Career Skills Development Program to develop career choices using written information, guest speakers, films, and interest inventories. (LRSD Plan, pp. 172, 180)  Study skills training enhances skills in test-taking, listening, and studying. Test-taking skills are being taught and students practice test-taking. (LRSD Plan, pp. 153, 176, 183\nODM 1992 Report, pg. 32)  Students receive individual and group counseling and are taught conflict resolution. The school uses peer facilitators. (LRSD Plan, pp. 176, 184)  The staff has developed written building guidance plans to address personal growth, social development, career awareness, and educational development. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 27) 3FACILITIES  The district provides clean and safe facilities and makes all repairs fimdamental to maintaining the incentive schools. (LRSD Plan, pg. 129)  All of the incentive schools would benefit aesthetically fi-om the addition of attractive landscaping. Once plantings are installed, train the custodial staff in proper plant care to prevent loss of plantings to improper pruning or underwatering. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 43) 4PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS  The four-year-old program uses High Scope or a comparable curriculum model, and a parent component is incorporated into the program. (LRSD Plan, pg. 152)  Four-year-old enrollment is limited to 18 children per class. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 10)  The Early Childhood Education Task Force is an avenue for parent, teacher, and community input. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 17)  Parents and staff at each school develop school themes which are integrated into the curriculum. (LRSD Plan, pg. 153)  Students in grades 3-6 have access to either mobile or permanent science labs with adequate materials that allow children to execute long-term experiments and study science in the fullest sense. (LRSD Plan, pg. 153\nODM 1992 Report, pg. 15)  The curriculum at each school incorporates foreign language instruction using the foreign language lab and the \"total physical response\" method of instruction. Emphasis is on basic vocabulary, conversation, and cultural materials. (LRSD Plan, pg. 156)  Each building operates foreign language labs with appropriate equipment and materials. (LRSD Plan, pg. 153)  Parent Home Study Guides in each core subject area for each grade (1-6) will be available by the 1993-94 school year. (LRSD Plan, pg. 153)  Physical education (PE) and health are included in the total elementary curriculum with emphasis on wellness, lifelong leisure skills, nutrition, and respect for those with disabilities. (LRSD Plan, pg 156)  The schools use local, state, and national field trips to enhance learning and broaden cultural experiences. Trips provide community access and racially desegregated experiences and activities for incentive school students together with other LRSD students. Exhibits and performances are also brought to the schools, and students participate in shadowing activities. (LRSD Plan, pp. 158, 173, 181\nInterdis. Plan, pg. 4)  The schools schedule Special Skills Programs during the time designated for extended day activities. Scheduling for extended day meets the needs of students and includes the homework center, special skills training, and leisure time activities. Students finishing activities early report either to the homework center, CARE, or leave the campus at the request of a parent or guardian. (LRSD Plan, pp. 173, 174, 181, 184)  The district surveys parents and students to determine the most appealing extended day activities. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 25) 5 The extended day program, which is based on information gleaned from SEP's, school staff, parents, and students, reinforces and extends the SEP to meet individual needs. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 25)  Cumulative records document both host and guest schools participation in Saturday programs. (ODM 1992 Report, pg.25)  Saturday programs are developed to enhance learning. These programs include but arent limited to field trips, enrichment activities, tutoring, parent/child make-and-take sessions, book fairs, and physical education activities. (LRSD Plan, pg. 179) 6PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT  A Parent Center in each school provides resources and materials which are recommended by a parent and staff committee, that can be loaned to parents. A parent has been trained to operate the center, which is to be the source of a monthly communications packet that is distributed to parents. (LRSD Plan, pp. 206, 208)  The schools actively seek parent recommendations for resources to be housed in the Parent Centers, incorporating as many of their suggestions as possible. The school documents the degree to which parents use the center and its resources. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 39)  The schools offer parent workshops to assist parents in understanding and carrying out school expectations. The workshops include such topics as study skills, discipline, time management, pre-reading skills, financial management, and developmental learning skills. (LRSD Plan, pg. 209)  Parent training activities are documented by topic, time, and location along with the number of participants by race, gender, and the child's school. Participants feedback on how well the session was conducted and their perception of the potential helpfulness of the training is regularly collected and analyzed. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 39)  Complete documentation of all parent meetings and activities is maintained, including sign-in sheets that reflect parents race, gender, and the school their child attends. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 38)  Parent volunteer programs and school/business partnerships are developed and expanded. (LRSD Plan, pg. 132)  Recognition is used as a tool for community and parent involvement. The school recognizes parents and the community at monthly PT A meetings, displays awards, gives school lunch vouchers to award winners, and involves students in the recognition selection process. (LRSD Plan, pp. 209-210)  The school makes parent and volunteer recognition an integral, ongoing, and highly visibly part of school life. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 38)  At least two or more home visits are required. (LRSD Plan, pp. 206, 211)  The staff documents the number and date of visits to each student's home, along with who made the visit, to determine if each family is visited at least twice yearly. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 38)  Each school provides community role models and a mentoring program. (LRSD Plan, pg. 157)  The district has mounted an intense mentor recruitment campaign. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 29)  Individual school volunteer mentoring programs are coordinated with VIPS and all volunteers are screened and trained prior to being matched with students. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 29) 7 The school maintains mentor-student records that include the race, gender, participation hours, and types of activities shared by the mentors and their students. Records of training participants by race, gender, and classification (i.e. student, mentor, parent, teacher) are also maintained. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 30)  Parents sign contractual commitments prior to enrolling their child in an incentive school. (LRSD Plan, pg. 211)  The schools have follow-up procedures to remind parents of the commitments they made in the contracts they signed at registration. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 38)  A speakers bureau on education issues for community groups exists in school zones. Each school has identified three key communicators. The school staff coordinates events to promote neighborhood pride. These strategies work together to raise the trust level between the school and the community. (LRSD Plan, pp. 210, 213)  The Incentive School Program Parent Council functions as a districtwide council of incentive school parents. Membership includes two parents from each incentive school and four appointed by Joshua. The Council monitors all activities related to the incentive school program and reports quarterly to the LRSD Board of Directors and the Joshua Intervenors. (LRSD Plan, pg. 151)  The districtwide Biracial Committee, whose members represent various geographic areas of the community, will monitor the incentive schools quarterly. (LRSD Plan, pp. 224, 225)  The Biracial Committee furnishes copies of their monitoring reports to the incentive school principals and various district officials. The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (PRE) prepares quarterly reports that summarize all monitoring visits. The superintendent shares the PRE document with the Board of Directors at their regularly scheduled meetings. The Associate Superintendent for Desegregation is responsible for eliminating any noted deficiencies in a timely manner. (LRSD Plan, pg. 225)  The Biracial Advisory Committee, with the advice of marketing and advertising experts, serves as the steering committee for incentive school recruitment. The committee reviews bimonthly recruitment reports from the desegregation office, evaluates the program quarterly, and recommends needed changes to the Board of Directors. (LRSD Plan, pp. 217, 223)  Before July 1 of each year, the district convenes a committee to revise the instrument used to monitor the incentive schools, ensuring that it conforms with the expectations set for the program. The review committee consists of: incentive school principals, the superintendent's senior management team, specialists from PRE, and six members of the Biracial Committee (two of whom must be Joshua appointees). Any resulting revisions must be submitted to the LRSD Board and Joshua by August 15. (LRSD Plan, 225)  The Biracial Committee's monitoring instrument includes a recruitment assessment. (ODM 1992 Report, pg. 5) 8PARENT RECRUITMENT  The district informs the community about the incentive schools and their special features by providing informational sessions to special interest and community groups, including churches. Additional strategies include conducting Saturday information booths at malls and neighborhood stores, securing special media coverage, and developing an incentive school telephone hotline. The district distributes highlight sheets to all elementary parents and local businesses. (LRSD Plan, pp. 215, 218-219)  Recruitment is an ongoing process with each incentive school establishing a parent recruitment team to encourage voluntary assignments that enable the schools to comply with desegregation requirements. (LRSD Plan, pp. 132, 135, 215\nInterdis. Plan, pg. 57)  The district's recruitment strategies include public service announcements, billboards, a media blitz, videocassette recordings, flyers, open houses, targeted neighborhood blitzes, small group tours, a special designation from the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), and celebrity endorsements. Each school establishes a speakers bureau and helps the district develop a brochure highlighting their school. Meetings are held with NLRSD and PCSSD parents and PTA groups to encourage M-to-M transfers. (LRSD Plan, pp. 215-216, 220-222)  Parent recruiters focus on recruiting white students to desegregate the incentive schools and conduct recruitment activities. (LRSD Plan, pp. 216, 222)  All parties have made firm commitments to assist the LRSD in desegregating the incentive schools. (May 1992 Order, pg. 29)  The LRSD maintains a strategic plan, based on the recruitment section of the desegregation plan, that reflects a well thought-out, interrelated process\npresents a firm timetable in its recruitment plan and strictly adheres to it\ndevelops a tracking system to determine the success of particular awareness and recruitment efforts, especially with identified geographic areas and specific groups\nincreases the number and variety of specifically targeted recruitment activities. (ODM 1992 Report, pp. 4, 5) 9ROCKEFELLER EARLY CHILDHOOD MAGNET SCHOOL  The Rockefeller Early Childhood Magnet Program is available to children from six weeks to four years of age. The program serves as a model for improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged students and attracting white students to comply with desegregation requirements. (LRSD Plan, pg. 12)  The early childhood program is an integral part of the whole school, not a separate or \"add-on\" program. It receives the same attention as to supervision, support, staff development, resource allotment, accountability, monitoring, and evaluation as grades K through six. (LRSD Plan, pg. 13)  The LRSD designated Rockefeller as a Cooperative Early Childhood Education Demonstration Magnet between UALR and other area colleges. The district works cooperatively with local colleges and universities to enhance and support the program. (LRSD Plan, pg. 12)  At Rockefeller, the district gives special emphasis to developing and piloting innovative approaches to the education of young children. (LRSD Plan, pg. 12)  The county's teachers, administrators, aides, HIPPY (Home Instruction Program for Preschool youngsters), and daycare program workers use Rockefeller as a demonstration center for training. (LRSD Plan, pg. 12)  Parents and educational professionals from UALR and other area colleges advise the school and district staffs on all aspects of planning and implementation of the early childhood program. (LRSD Plan, pg. 12)  Rockefeller's early childhood education policies are evaluated in terms of their impact on desegregation and educational goals. The parent committee on early childhood education evaluates policies (including private pay rates, lunch charges, vacation days, enrollment age, and sick days) for their impact on the early childhood program's viability as a desegregation tool, its competitiveness with private schools and daycares, and its ability to retain both its private paying and Title XX students. (LRSD Plan, pg. 13)  The district allows students who attend the Rockefeller three-year-old program to continue on into the four-year-old program and the grades beyond. Siblings of early childhood students may attend Rockefeller in order to help retain children in the school. (LRSD Plan, pg. 13)  The district will explore developing Rockefeller as a year-round, frill-day school for children from infancy through sixth grade. A biracial group of teachers, parents, administrators, and experts from local universities and colleges works with the district to assess the feasibility of such a program. (LRSD Plan, pg. 13) 10FINANCE AND BUDGETING The district ensures that those who are responsible for managing programs and budgets have a working knowledge of the process and are completely involved in it throughout the year. (October 1994 Court Order, pg. 5) 11I-P 7- J err 1,7 IV-. 21 '97 S' R5*!fc 'S.-V' i UB LE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRiCT 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 ^4X (501) 324-2C32 : A Ti\nT . ?OM: I' r PVO, ?.'   SUBJECT\nSPECfA SNSTF?UCT50NS, NFunV r of Pac ' -.i t 1 . c Vd.lfe C ,6 /?llL.'.i\u0026gt; .'-{J k- \u0026lt; z1 . ^\"1  k. L\u0026lt; ?r f. n r i\u0026gt; F3x Phone *\u0026gt; oer .i \u0026gt;1 Ta IC F r. a  W-\n4^rl '\u0026gt;,'!^\n'7.^'^ ttH7\u0026lt;:E CI IHE ASSIST ANT SUrgRlNI'ENDENTS J Jttlc'Ro^k'Si^\u0026amp;ooIT^isM 'X' ii' y\u0026gt;' gw S^iyC \u0026gt;*''- y, '3'i .y Xil. 3 -ill,' i\n\"b *1\n? ji: 73. 'f\n.' ' TO. Ticeriviv'c School Work Team .Members A..! May 21, 1597 IKOM: Margaret Grem5il|ie\njtil^ A..\nU^^'adie Mitchell, Pvssistant Sijperinten.dent 'K.ssistant Snperinteridenr SUBJECT\nReiinnder ot Meeting Date and Time Friday. May 2J, 1997 a,fr, Board Ron tn. l.P.SD Mr. Chad 'A'oofey. Pre.sidenr.'\\.hiei Operating Officer, and .Shetr, f bxecum.-e Uireetor ot the Voyager mpei oundation will be presenting their program m '.1..5 on l-rjday. .May 23 as soon a.s rhev come in ftom t.he airport around 5:00 a.rn. .'. hey ivifl be a.vai!able to us for .approximately 214 .tours before leaving for lb . .0'.\np.U, Tiglit. nr . \u0026lt; .ne asking oiher LhstiiiC] personnel to attend this meetir-g whe- n -ay ha vs an rest ia VK\nv,'ma an e.xtended day propam, that is proving to b.? successfid. nt maii v other .iteas Pl e le\n:\ne kn.o.v that vi'e appreciate each ot y-JU tor the .suptport yon are giving to bt.s I. A'ork assignment and thepanence you (lavc demonstrated vher. liavirg tr. adjus msuPT' :. 0-^' : .1? C. 'r.k. ' i:\ni\nI2 hicendve Sehooi Won\nTeam rjeini' May 21. r:59' pace 2 thangtid dates, Vv e are making progTess. The Tnps and reports have beer: verv helrtui in slianug our ideas for a i innovatma school plan. FuLtowinfe the all ! :?m!' r pi'^isen-atior), we wil! have a wrap-up discussion to heai inpih from ttending. 'fit' w^Pieuse fZ^t^ tbfu' ch(t}s\n\u0026gt;e jroni 8:00 a.m. tv 8:00 u.m .  Ot. l,')o!i Roberts k- Fve vn Pl-ton M idha Rcgeis ?4t Price L.ecn .A I rns Incentive School Monitoring Schedule Date School Team Leader Friday, April 30 Mitchell Connie Wednesday, May 5 Rockefeller Melissa Friday, May 7 Stephens Margie Monday, May 10 Ish Margie Wednesday, May 12 Franklin Horace Friday, May 14 Garland Connie Monday, May 17 Rightsell Horace First Draft of the school reports is due Friday, June 18. Subsequent deadlines will be discussed at the April 23 meeting.\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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