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Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. M. Samuel Jones III RECEIVED JUN -1 2005 OFACEOF DESEGREGATION MONlTORING Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0. Box 1510 Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 RE: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. US. District Court No. 4:82-CV-866 WRW Dear Gentlemen: Per an agreement with the Attorney General's Office, I am filing the Arkansas Department of Education's Project Management Tool for the month of May 2005 in the above-referenced case. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. General Counsel Arkansas Department of Education SS:law cc: Mark Hagemeier -,--------------------~~-\u0026amp;- --~~ ST ATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Chair - JoNell Caldwell, Little Rock  Vice Chair - Jeanna Westmoreland, Arkadelphia Members: Sherry Burrow, Jonesboro  Shelby Hillman, Carlisle  Calvin King, Marianna  Randy Lawson, Bentonville MaryJane Rebick, Little Rock  Diane Tatum, Pine Bluff  Naccaman Williams, Johnson An Equal Opportunity Employer RECEIVED UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JUN -1 2005 EASTEf{.N DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS OFACE OF WESTERN DIVISION DESEGREGATION MONLTORING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. No. LR-C-82-866 WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of the ADE's Project Management Tool for May 2005. Respectfully Submitted, \u0026lt;\n{,u !die-- Scott Smit~ 92251 General Counsel, Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, Room 404-A Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4227 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Scott Smith, certify that on May 31, 2005, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0. Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard 425 West Capitol, Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201 _2~J.k Scott Smit IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENOR$ KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENOR$ ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. This document describes the progress the ADE has made since March 15, 1994, in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan and itemizes the ADE's progress against timelines presented in the Plan. IMPLEMENTATION PHASE ACTIVITY I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS A. Use the previous year's three quarter average daily membership to calculate MFPA (State Equalization) for the current school year. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Based on the informatiq_n available ~tApril 3_Q, 200p, the APE ~lcuJated the State Foundation Funding for FY 04/05, subject to p~io9ic adjustmenJs B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 ~ased on)he informationavailable at Ap_ril 30:~20oq, tl)e:~DE:caIcu_latecl foi ,EY Q:4/05, subject.to perio.dic_adjustrn~ots_\nC. Process and distribute State MFPA. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 On April 30, 20Q5, distributions of State Foundation f:u.flding for.FY 04/05_were as follows: LRSD - $53,249,476 NLRSD - $27,248,864 PCSSD .- $,48,~88, 17 4 The allotments of State Foundation Funding calculated for FY 04/05 at April 30, 2009, subject to periodic adjustments, were as follows\nLRSD - $65,082,694 NLRSD - $33,304,168 PCSSD - $59,752,214 D. Determine the number of Magnet students residing in each District and attending a Magnet School. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Based on the informaJion available, the ADE calculated at April 30, 2005 for FY 04/05, subject to periodic adjustments. E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, as ordered by the Court. 2 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) E. Desegregation Staff Attorney reports the Magnet Operational Charge to the Fiscal Services Office. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 6as..est on,,_i[~ filimiiat1ortivai!~bl~. the.AO~l\n~ ~ul~d al-A- . 3..Q\n,~5JoC:EY D.MQ,~ bj~~ii cf p~ripdig__adj1Jstrneo...ts  It should be noted that currently the Magnet Review Committee is reporting this information instead of the staff attorney as indicated in the Implementation Plan. F. Calculate state aid due the LRSD based upon the Magnet Operational Charge. G. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Based on a Court Order on August 27, 2004 for FY 03/04, an adjustment was made in the expense per child. A final magnet payment of 56,074 for FY 03/04 was made to the LRSD on November 10, 2004. Based on the information available, the ~DE calculated at ~pril 30, 2005 for f.Y 04/05, SlJbject to periqdic adjustments. Process and distribute state aid for Magnet Operational Charge. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Distributions for FY 04/05 at April 30, 2005, totaled $11,379,840. Allotment 9c1lculated for FY 04/05 was $14,062,106 subject to periodic adjustments. H. Calculate the amount of M-to-M incentive money to which each school district is entitled. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Calculated for FY 02/03, subject to periodic adjustments. 3 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) I. Process and distribute M-to-M incentive checks. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, September - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Qjstribu  EY 04 05 at,\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ril 30, 20-0-5 __ ~ LRSD-$3,213,348 NL_RSD - $3,230,224 P.CSSD - $8,878,0Qa Ttie allotments calculated for FY 04/05 at Ap[il 30, 2905, subject to periqgic agjustro~n_ts. w~ e: LRSD - $3,990,194, NLRSD - $4,091,028 PCSSD - $10,999,146 J. Districts submit an estimated Magnet and M-to-M transportation budget to ADE. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, December of each year. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 In September 2002, the Magnet and M-to-M transportation budgets for FY 02/03 were submitted to the ADE by the Districts. K. The Coordinator of School Transportation notifies General Finance to pay districts for the Districts' proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of May 31 , 2005 In September 2004, General Finance was notified to pay the third one-third payment for FY 03/04 to the Districts. In September 2004, General Finance was notified to pay the first one-third payment for FY 04/05 to the Districts. In March 2005, General Finance was notified to pay the second one-third payment for FY 04/05 to the Districts. It should be noted that the Transportation Coordinator is currently performing this function instead of Reginald Wilson as indicated in the Implementation Plan. 4 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) L. ADE pays districts three equal installments of their proposed budget. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 In September 2004, General Finance made the last one-third payment to the Districts for their FY 03/04 transportation budget. The budget is now paid out in three equal installments. At September 2004, the following had been paid for FY 03/04: LRSD - $4,019,063.00 NLRSD - $772,940.15 PCSSD - $2,478,863.72 In September 2004, General Finance made the first one-third payment to the Districts for their FY 04/05 transportation budget. The budget is now paid out in three equal installments. At September 2004, the following had been paid for FY 04/05: LRSD - $1,325,043.67 NLRSD - $275,333.33 PCSSD - $845,221.22 In Maren 2005, General Finance made the second one-third payment to the Districts 'fof their FY 04/05 transportation budget. The budget is now paid out in three equaljnstallments. At.March 20_!:)q, ttle f9llowing had been paid for FY 04/05: LRSO-$2,650,087.34 NLRSD - $550,666~66 PCS.SQ- $1,690,442,44 M. ADE verifies actual expenditures submitted by Districts and reviews each bill with each District's transportation coordinator. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing, annually. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 5 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) M. ADE verifies actual expenditures submitted by Districts and reviews each bill with each District's transportation coordinator. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In August 1997, the ADE transportation coordinator reviewed each district's Magnet and M-to-M transportation costs for FY 96/97. In July 1998, each district was asked to submit an estimated budget for the 98/99 school year. In September 1998, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 98/99 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. School districts should receive payment by October 1, 1998 In July 1999, each district submitted an estimated budget for the 99/00 school year. In September 1999, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 99/00 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2000, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 00/01 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2001, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 01/02 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2002, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 02/03 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. In September 2003, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 03/04 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program.  In September 2004, paperwork was generated for the first payment in the 04/05 school year for the Magnet and M-to-M transportation program. N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. 1. Projected Ending Date 2. Ongoing, as stated in Exhibit A of the Implementation Plan. Actual as of May 31, 2005 In FY 94/95, the State purchased 52 buses at a cost of $1,799,431 which were added to or replaced existing Magnet and M-to-M buses in the Districts. The buses were distributed to the Districts as follows: LRSD - 32\nNLRSD - 6\nand PCSSD - 14. 6 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued)  2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The ADE purchased 64 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $2,334,800 in FY 95/96. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 45\nNLRSD - 7\nand PCSSD -12. In May 1997, the ADE purchased 16 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $646,400. In July 1997, the ADE purchased 16 Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $624,879. In July 1998, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $695,235. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nand PCSSD-6. Specifications for 16 school buses have been forwarded to state purchasing for bidding in January, 1999 for delivery in July, 1999. The ADE accepted a bid on 16 buses for the Magnet and M/M transportation program. The buses will be delivered after July 1, 1999 and before August 1, 1999. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nPCSSD - 6. In July 1999, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $718,355. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nand PCSSD - 6. In July 2000, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses at a cost of $724,165. The buses were distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8\nNLRSD - 2\nand PCSSD -6. The bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was let by State Purchasing on February 22, 2001. The contract was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The buses to be purchased include two type C 47 passenger buses and fourteen type C 65 passenger buses. Prices on these units are $43,426.00 each on the 47 passenger buses, and $44,289.00 each on the 65 passenger buses. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8 of the 65 passenger\nNLRSD - 2 of the 65 passenger\nPCSSD - 2 of the 47 passenger and 4 of the 65 passenger buses. On August 2, 2001, the ADE took possession of 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses. The total amount paid was $706,898. 7 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) N. Purchase buses for the Districts to replace existing Magnet and M-to-M fleets and to provide a larger fleet for the Districts' Magnet and M-to-M Transportation needs. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In June 2002, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The buses to be purchased include five 47 passenger buses for $42,155.00 each, ten 65 passenger buses for $43,850.00 each, and one 47 passenger bus with a wheelchair lift for $46,952.00. The total amount was $696,227. In August of 2002, the ADE purchased 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses. The total amount paid was $696,227. Specifications for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M school buses have been forwarded to State Purchasing for bidding. Bids will be opened on May 12, 2003. The buses will have a required delivery date after July 1, 2003 and before August 8, 2003. In June 2003, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The buses to be purchased include 5 - 47 passenger buses for $47,052.00 each, and 11 - 65 passenger buses for $48,895.00 each. The total amount was $773,105. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8 of the 65 passenger\nNLRSD - 2 of the 65 passenger\nPCSSD - 5 of the 47 passenger and 1 of the 65 passenger buses. In June 2004, a bid for 16 new Magnet and M-to-M buses was awarded to Ward Transportation Services, Inc. The price for the buses was $49,380 each for a total cost of $790,080. The buses will be distributed accordingly: LRSD - 8, NLRSD - 2, and PCSSD - 6. 0 . Process and distribute compensatory education payments to LRSD as required by page 23 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 and January 1, of each school year through January 1, 1999. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Obligation fulfilled in FY 96/97. P. Process and distribute additional payments in lieu of formula to LRSD as required by page 24 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 8 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) P. Process and distribute additional payments in lieu of formula to LRSD as required by page 24 of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. Q. Process and distribute payments to PCSSD as required by Page 28 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1994. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Final payment was distributed July 1994. R. Upon loan request by LRSD accompanied by a promissory note, the ADE makes loans to LRSD. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing through July 1, 1999. See Settlement Agreement page 24. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 The LRSD received $3,000,000 on September 10, 1998. As of this reporting date, the LRSD has received $20,000,000 in loan proceeds. S. Process and distribute payments in lieu of formula to PCSSD required by page 29 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. T. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to NLRSD as required by page 31 of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date July 1 of each school year through June 30, 1996. 9 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) T. Process and distribute compensatory education payments to NLRSD as required by page 31 of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Obligation fulfilled in FY 95/96. U. Process and distribute check to Magnet Review Committee. 1. Projected Ending Date Payment due date and ending July 1, 1995. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Distribution in July 1997 for FY 97 /98 was $75,000. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 97/98. Distribution in July 1998 for FY 98/99 was $75,000. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 98/99. Distribution in July 1999 for FY 99/00 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 99/00. Distribution in July 2000 for FY 00/01 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 00/01. Distribution in August 2001 for FY 01/02 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 01 /02. Distribution in July 2002 for FY 02/03 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 02/03. Distribution in July 2003 for FY 03/04 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 03/04. Distribution in July 2004 for FY 04/05 was $92,500. This was the total amount due to the Magnet Review Committee for FY 04/05. V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. 1. Projected Ending Date Not applicable. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Distribution in July 1997 for FY 97/98 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 97/98. 10 I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (Continued) V. Process and distribute payments for Office of Desegregation Monitoring. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) Distribution in July 1998 for FY 98/99 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 98/99. Distribution in July 1999 for FY 99/00 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 99/00. Distribution in July 2000 for FY 00/01 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 00/01. Distribution in August 2001 for FY 01 /02 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 01/02. Distribution in July 2002 for FY 02/03 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 02/03. Distribution in July 2003 for FY 03/04 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 03/04. Distribution in July 2004 for FY 04/05 was $200,000. This was the total amount due to the ODM for FY 04/05. 11 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. 1. Projected Ending Date January 15, 1995 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 In May 1995, monitors completed the unannounced visits of schools in Pulaski County. The monitoring process involved a qualitative process of document reviews, interviews, and observations. The monitoring focused on progress made since the announced monitoring visits. In June 1995, monitoring data from unannounced visits was included in the July Semiannual Report. Twenty-five per cent of all classrooms were visited, and all of the schools in Pulaski County were monitored. All principals were interviewed to determine any additional progress since the announced visits. The July 1995 Monitoring Report was reviewed by the ADE administrative team, the Arkansas State Board of Education, and the Districts and filed with the Court. The report was formatted in accordance with the Allen Letter. In October 1995, a common terminology was developed by principals from the Districts and the Lead Planning and Desegregation staff to facilitate the monitoring process. The announced monitoring visits began on November 14, 1995 and were completed on January 26, 1996. Copies of the preliminary Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the ADE administrative team and the State Board of Education in January 1996. A report on the current status of the Cycle 5 schools in the ECOE process and their school improvement plans was filed with the Court on February 1, 1996. The unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1996 and ended on May 10, 1996. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The Districts provided data on enrollment in compensatory education programs. The Districts and the ADE Desegregation Monitoring staff developed a definition for instructional programs. 12 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996 with copies distributed to the parties. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996 and concluded in December 1996. In January 1997, presentations were made to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties to review the draft Semiannual Monitoring Report. The monitoring instrument and process were evaluated for their usefulness in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on achievement disparities. In February 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was filed. Unannounced monitoring visits began on February 3, 199~ and concluded in May 1997. In March 1997, letters were sent to the Districts regarding data requirements for the July 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and the additional discipline data element that was requested by the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. Desegregation data collection workshops were conducted in the Districts from March 28, 1997 to April 7, 1997. A meeting was conducted on April 3, 1997 to finalize plans for the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report. Onsite visits were made to Cycle 1 schools who did not submit accurate and timely data on discipline, M-to-M transfers, and policy. The July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were finalized in June 1997. In July 1997, the Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were filed with the court, and the ADE sponsored a School Improvement Conference. On July 10, 1997, copies of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were made available to the Districts for their review prior to filing it with the Court. In August 1997, procedures and schedules were organized for the monitoring of the Cycle 2 schools in FY 97/98. 13 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) A Desegregation Monitoring and School Improvement Workshop for the Districts was held on September 10, 1997 to discuss monitoring expectations, instruments, data collection and school improvement visits. On October 9, 1997, a planning meeting was held with the desegregation monitoring staff to discuss deadlines, responsibilities, and strategic planning issues regarding the Semiannual Monitoring Report. Reminder letters were sent to the Cycle 2 principals outlining the data collection deadlines and availability of technical assistance. In October and November 1997, technical assistance visits were conducted, and announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 2 schools were completed. In December 1997 and January 1998, technical assistance visits were conducted regarding team visits, technical review recommendations, and consensus building. Copies of the infusion document and perceptual surveys were provided to schools in the ECOE process. The February 1998 Semiannual Monitoring Report was submitted for review and approval to the State Board of Education, the Director, the Administrative Team, the Attorney General's Office, and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. Unannounced monitoring visits began in February 1998, and technical assistance was provided on the school improvement process, external team visits and finalizing school improvement plans. On February 18, 1998, the representatives of all parties met to discuss possible revisions to the ADE's monitoring plan and monitoring reports. Additional meetings will be scheduled. Unannounced monitoring visits were conducted in March 1998, and technical assistance was provided on the school improvement process and external team visits. In April 1998, unannounced monitoring visits were conducted, and technical assistance was provided on the school improvement process. 14 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In May 1998, unannounced monitoring visits were completed, and technical assistance was provided on the school improvement process. On May 18, 1998, the Court granted the ADE relief from its obligation to file the July 1998 Semiannual Monitoring Report to develop proposed modifications to ADE's monitoring and reporting obligations. In June 1998, monitoring information previously submitted by the districts in the Spring of 1998 was reviewed and prepared for historical files and presentation to the Arkansas State Board. Also, in June the following occurred: a) The Extended COE Team Visit Reports were completed, b) the Semiannual Monitoring COE Data Report was completed, c) progress reports were submitted from previous cycles, and d.) staff development on assessment (SAT-9) and curriculum alignment was conducted with three supervisors. In July, the Lead Planner provided the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Committee with (1) a review of the court Order relieving ADE of its obligation to file a July Semiannual Monitoring Report, and (2) an update of ADE's progress toward work with the parties and ODM to develop proposed revisions to ADE's monitoring and reporting obligations. The Committee encouraged ODM, the parties and the ADE to continue to work toward revision of the monitoring and reporting process. In August 1998, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. The Assistant Attorney General, the Assistant Director for Accountability and the Education Lead Planner updated the group on all relevant desegregation legal issues and proposed revisions to monitoring and reporting activities during the quarter. In September 1998, tentative monitoring dates were established and they will be finalized once proposed revisions to the Desegregation Monitoring Plan are finalized and approved. In September/October 1998, progress was being made on the proposed revisions to the monitoring process by committee representatives of all the Parties in the Pulaski County Settlement Agreement. While the revised monitoring plan is finalized and approved, the ADE monitoring staff will continue to provide technical assistance to schools upon request. 15 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In December 1998, requests were received from schools in PCSSD regarding test score analysis and staff Development. Oak Grove is scheduled for January 21, 1999 and Lawson Elementary is also tentatively scheduled in January. Staff development regarding test score analysis for Oak Grove and Lawson Elementary in the PCSSD has been rescheduled for April 2000. Staff development regarding test score analysis for Oak Grove and Lawson Elementary in the PCSSD was conducted on May 5, 2000 and May 9, 2000 respectively. Staff development regarding classroom management was provided to the Franklin Elementary School in LRSD on November 8, 2000. Staff development regarding ways to improve academic achievement was presented to College Station Elementary in PCSSD on November 22, 2000. On November 1, 2000, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. The Assistant Director for Accountability updated the group on all relevant desegregation legal issues and discussed revisions to monitoring and reporting activities during the quarter. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2001 in room 201-A at the ADE. The Implementation Phase Working Group meeting that was scheduled for February 27 had to be postponed. It will be rescheduled as soon as possible. The quarterly Implementation Phase Working Group meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2001. The quarterly Implementation Phase Working Group meeting was rescheduled from June 27. It will take place on July 26, 2001 in room 201-A at 1 :30 p.m. at the ADE. 16 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On July 26, 2001, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mr. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, and Mr. Scott Smith, ADE Staff Attorney, discussed the court case involving the LRSD seeking unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2001 in room 201-A at the ADE. On October 11, 2001, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mr. Scott Smith, ADE Staff Attorney, discussed the ADE's intent to take a proactive role in Desegregation Monitoring. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2002 in room 201-A at the ADE. The Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting that was scheduled for January 10 was postponed. It has been rescheduled for February 14, 2002 in room 201-A at the ADE. On February 12, 2002, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mr. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, discussed the court case involving the LRSD seeking unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2002 in room 201-A at the ADE. On April 11, 2002, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mr. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, discussed the court case involving the LRSD seeking unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2002 in room 201-A at the ADE. 17 II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On July 18, 2002, the ADE Implementation Phase Working group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Dr. Charity Smith, Assistant Director for Accountability, talked about section XV in the Project Management Tool (PMT) on Standardized Test Selection to Determine Loan Forgiveness. She said that the goal has been completed, and no additional reporting is required for section XV. Mr. Morris discussed the court case involving the LRSD seeking unitary status. He handed out a Court Order from May 9, 2002, which contained comments from U.S. District Judge Bill Wilson Jr., about hearings on the LRSD request for unitary status. Mr. Morris also handed out a document from the Secretary of Education about the No Child Left Behind Act. There was discussion about how this could have an affect on Desegregation issues. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2002 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. The quarterly Implementation Phase Working Group meeting was rescheduled from October 10. It will take place on October 29, 2002 in room 201-A at 1:30 p.m. at the ADE. On October 29, 2002, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Meetings with the parties to discuss possible revisions to the ADE's monitoring plan will be postponed by request of the school districts in Pulaski County. Additional meetings could be scheduled after the Desegregation ruling is finalized. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2003 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On January 9, 2003, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. No Child Left Behind and the Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD were discussed. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2003 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. The quarterly Implementation Phase Working Group meeting was rescheduled from April 10. It will take place on April 24, 2003 in room 201-A at 1 :30 p.m. at the ADE. 18 11. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On April 24, 2003, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Laws passed by the legislature need to be checked to make sure none of them impede desegregation. Ray Lumpkin was chairman of the last committee to check legislation. Since he left, we will discuss the legislation with Clearance Lovell. The Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD was discussed. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for July 10, 2003 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. On August 28, 2003, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. The Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD was discussed. The LRSD has been instructed to submit evidence showing progress in reducing disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. This is supposed to be done by March of 2004, so that the LRSD can achieve unitary status. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2003 at the ADE. On October 9, 2003, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, discussed the Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2004 at the ADE. On October 16, 2003, ADE staff met with the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee at the State Capitol. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, and Dr. Charity Smith, Assistant Director for Accountability, presented the Chronology of activity by the ADE in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan for the Desegregation Settlement Agreement. They also discussed the role of the ADE Desegregation Monitoring Section. Mr. Mark Hagemeier, Assistant Attorney General, and Scott Smith, ADE Staff Attorney, reported on legal issues relating to the Pulaski County Desegregation Case. Ann Marshall shared a history of activities by ODM, and their view of the activity of the school districts in Pulaski County. John Kunkel discussed Desegregation funding by the ADE. 19 - II. MONITORING COMPENSATORY EDUCATION (Continued) A. Begin testing and evaluating the monitoring instrument and monitoring system to assure that data is appropriate and useful in monitoring the impacts of compensatory education programs on disparities in academic achievement for black students and white students. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On November 4, 2004, the ADE Implementation Phase Working Group met to review the Implementation Phase activities for the previous quarter. Mr. Willie Morris, ADE Lead Planner for Desegregation, updated the group on all relevant desegregation issues. The ADE is required to check laws that the legislature passes to make sure none of them impede desegregation. Clearance Lovell was chairman of the last committee to check legislation. Since he has retired, the ADE attorney will find out who will be checking the next legislation. The Desegregation ruling on unitary status for LRSD was discussed. The next Implementation Phase Working Group Meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2005 at 1 :30 p.m. in room 201-A at the ADE. o MaY. 3, 2QP5,, th~ lmplerne ADE,.Jead~..,, Q~segc~g?.tio desegreg~tio .. .. _ sugge~tecL_all three qi_ sww,.:. Legis!ator$_also dis~sse _. e .POSSJ.,1.1\n: avnJg \"'\"\"\"\"\"- ~ ~la~ Cqu11ty instead ofthr~e. An'Ad wa~di~ssed Q\"' ~ feasability's\\iJdY of having only_a northscnq_ol district ar\n1 a sou. ~- qp . istrici in Pulaski County. _Removing Ja_cksonville from the e.9$.QJ,...a. lP ti:ein s d~! The next lmpJementation P.h~se Wor~ing,G(O!,JP Meetinifi~i~b.ed..~l!t IYZ iop5 at 1 :30 p.f\"!l. in room 201-A at the ADE, 20 111. A PETITION FOR ELECTION FOR LRSD WILL BE SUPPORTED SHOULD A MILLAGE BE REQUIRED A. Monitor court pleadings to determine if LRSD has petitioned the Court for a special election. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Ongoing. All Court pleadings are monitored monthly. B. Draft and file appropriate pleadings if LRSD petitions the Court for a special election. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 To date, no action has been taken by the L~SD. 21 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION A. Using a collaborative approach, immediately identify those laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date December, 1994 2. Actual as of May 31 , 2005 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. B. Conduct a review within ADE of existing legislation and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. C. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of May 31 , 2005 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. Request of the other parties to the Settlement Agreement that they identify laws and regulations that appear to impede desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date November, 1994 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. D. Submit proposals to the State Board of Education for repeal of those regulations that are confirmed to be impediments to desegregation. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 The information for this item is detailed under Section IV.E. of this report. 22 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 A committee within the ADE was formed in May 1995 to review and collect data on existing legislation and regulations identified by the parties as impediments to desegregation. The committee researched the Districts' concerns to determine if any of the rules, regulations, or legislation cited impede desegregation. The legislation cited by the Districts regarding loss funding and worker's compensation were not reviewed because they had already been litigated. In September 1995, the committee reviewed the following statutes, acts, and regulations: Act 113 of 1993\nADE Director's Communication 93-205\nAct 145 of 1989\nADE Director's Memo 91-67\nADE Program Standards Eligibility Criteria for Special Education\nArkansas Codes 6-18-206, 6-20-307, 6-20-319, and 6-17- 1506. In October 1995, the individual reports prepared by committee members in their areas of expertise and the data used to support their conclusions were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. A report was prepared and submitted to the State Board of Education in July 1996. The report concluded that none of the items reviewed impeded desegregation. As of February 3, 1997, no laws or regulations have been determined to impede desegregation efforts. Any new education laws enacted during the Arkansas 81 st Legislative Session will be reviewed at the close of the legislative session to ensure that they do not impede desegregation. In April 1997, copies of all laws passed during the 1997 Regular Session of the 81st General Assembly were requested from the office of the ADE Liaison to the Legislature for distribution to the Districts for their input and review of possible impediments to their desegregation efforts. In August 1997, a meeting to review the statutes passed in the prior legislative session was scheduled for September 9, 1997. 23 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On September 9, 1997, a meeting was held to discuss the review of the statutes passed in the prior legislative session and new ADE regulations. The Districts will be contacted in writing for their input regarding any new laws or regulations that they feel may impede desegregation. Additionally, the Districts will be asked to review their regulations to ensure that they do not impede their desegregation efforts. The committee will convene on December 1, 1997 to review their findings and finalize their report to the Administrative Team and the State Board of Education. In October 1997, the Districts were asked to review new regulations and statutes for impediments to their desegregation efforts, and advise the ADE, in writing, if they feel a regulation or statute may impede their desegregation efforts. In October 1997, the Districts were requested to advise the ADE, in writing, no later than November 1, 1997 of any new law that might impede their desegregation efforts. As of November 12, 1997, no written responses were received from the Districts. The ADE concludes that the Districts do not feel that any new law negatively impacts their desegregation efforts. The committee met on December 1, 1997 to discuss their findings regarding statutes and regulations that may impede the desegregation efforts of the Districts. The committee concluded that there were no laws or regulations that impede the desegregation efforts of the Districts. It was decided that the committee chair would prepare a report of the committee's findings for the Administrative Team and the State Board of Education. The committee to review statutes and regulations that impede desegregation is now reviewing proposed bills and regulations, as well as laws that are being signed in, for the current 1999 legislative session. They will continue to do so until the session is over. The committee to review statutes and regulations that impede desegregation will meet on April 26, 1999 at the ADE. The committee met on April 26, 1999 at the ADE. The purpose of the meeting was to identify rules and regulations that might impede desegregation, and review within the existing legislation any regulations that might result in an impediment to desegregation. This is a standing committee that is ongoing and a report will be submitted to the State Board of Education once the process is completed. 24 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The committee met on May 24, 1999 at the ADE. The committee was asked to review within the existing legislation any regulations that might result in an impediment to desegregation. The committee determined that Mr. Ray Lumpkin would contact the Pulaski County districts to request written response to any rules, regulations or laws that might impede desegregation. The committee would also collect information and data to prepare a report for the State Board. This will be a standing committee. This data gathering will be ongoing until the final report is given to the State Board. On July 26, 1999, the committee met at the ADE. The committee did not report any laws or regulations that they currently thought would impede desegregation, and are still waiting for a response from the three districts in Pulaski County. The committee met on August 30, 1999 at the ADE to review rules and regulations that might impede desegregation. At that time, there were no laws under review that appeared to impede desegregation. In November, the three districts sent letters to the ADE stating that they have reviewed the laws passed by the 82nd legislative session as well as current rules \u0026amp; regulations and district policies to ensure that they have no ill effect on desegregation efforts. There was some concern from PCSSD concerning a charter school proposal in the Maumelle area. The work of the committee is on-going each month depending on the information that comes before the committee. Any rules, laws or regulations that would impede desegregation will be discussed and reported to the State Board of Education. On October 4, 2000, the ADE presented staff development for assistant superintendents in LRSD, NLRSD and PCSSD regarding school laws of Arkansas. The ADE is in the process of forming a committee to review all Rules and Regulations from the ADE and State Laws that might impede desegregation. The ADE Committee on Statutes and Regulations will review all new laws that might impede desegregation once the 83rd General Assembly has completed this session. The ADE Committee on Statutes and Regulations will meet for the first time on June 11, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. in room 204-A at the ADE. The committee will review all new laws that might impede desegregation that were passed during the 2001 Legislative Session. 25 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The ADE Committee on Statutes and Regulations rescheduled the meeting that was planned for June 11, in order to review new regulations proposed to the State Board of Education. The meeting will take place on July 16, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the ADE. The ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation met on July 16, 2001 at the ADE. The following Items were discussed: (1) Review of 2001 state laws which appear to impede desegregation. (2) Review of existing ADE regulations which appear to impede desegregation. (3) Report any laws or regulations found to impede desegregation to the Arkansas State Legislature, the ADE and the Pulaski County school districts. The next meeting will take place on August 27, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. at the ADE. The ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation met on August 27, 2001 at the ADE. The Committee is reviewing all relevant laws or regulations produced by the Arkansas State Legislature, the ADE and the Pulaski County school districts in FY 2000/2001 to determine if they may impede desegregation. The next meeting will take place on September 10, 2001 in Conference Room 204-8 at 2:00 p.m. at the ADE. The ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation met on September 10, 2001 at the ADE. The Committee is reviewing all relevant laws or regulations produced by the Arkansas State Legislature, the ADE and the Pulaski County school districts in FY 2000/2001 to determine if they may impede desegregation. The next meeting will take place on October 24, 2001 in Conference Room 204-8 at 2:00 p.m. at the ADE. The ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation met on October 24, 2001 at the ADE. The Committee is reviewing all relevant laws or regulations produced by the Arkansas State Legislature, the ADE and the Pulaski County school districts in FY 2000/2001 to determine if they may impede desegregation. On December 17, 2001, the ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation composed letters that will be sent to the school districts in Pulaski County. The letters ask for input regarding any new laws or regulations that may impede desegregation. Laws to review include those of the 83rd General Assembly, ADE regulations, and regulations of the Districts. 26 IV. REPEAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE DESEGREGATION (Continued) E. Submit proposals to the Legislature for repeal of those laws that appear to be impediments to desegregation. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On January 10, 2002, the ADE Committee to Repeal Statutes and Regulations that Impede Desegregation sent letters to the school districts in Pulaski County. The letters ask for input regarding any new laws or regulations that may impede desegregation. The districts were asked to respond by March 8, 2002. On March 5, 2002, A letter was sent from the LRSD which mentioned Act 1748 and Act 1667 passed during the 83rd Legislative Session which may impede desegregation. These laws will be researched to determine if changes need to be made. A letter was sent from the NLRSD on March 19, noting that the district did not find any laws which impede desegregation. On April 26, 2002, A letter was sent for the PCSSD to the ADE, noting that the district did not find any laws which impede desegregation except the \"deannexation\" legislation which the District opposed before the Senate committee. On October 27, 2003, the ADE sent letters to the school districts in Pulaski County asking if there were any new laws or regulations that may impede desegregation. The districts were asked to review laws passed during the 84th Legislative Session, any new ADE rules or regulations, and district policies. 27 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES A. Through a preamble to the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 The preamble was contained in the Implementation Plan filed with the Court on March 15, 1994. B. Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement and outcomes of programs intended to apply those principles. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Ongoing C. Through execution of the Implementation Plan, the Board of Education will continue to reaffirm its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement by actions taken by ADE in response to monitoring results. 1 . Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 Ongoing D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 28 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 At each regular monthly meeting of the State Board of Education, the Board is provided copies of the most recent Project Management Tool (PMT) and an executive summary of the PMT for their review and approval. Only activities that are in addition to the Board's monthly review of the PMT are detailed below. In May 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the total number of schools visited during the monitoring phase and the data collection process. Suggestions were presented to the State Board of Education on how recommendations could be presented in the monitoring reports. In June 1995, an update on the status of the pending Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the State Board of Education. In July 1995, the July Semiannual Monitoring Report was reviewed by the State Board of Education. On August 14, 1995, the State Board of Education was informed of the need to increase minority participation in the teacher scholarship program and provided tentative monitoring dates to facilitate reporting requests by the ADE administrative team and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In September 1995, the State Board of Education was advised of a change in the PMT from a table format to a narrative format. The Board was also briefed about a meeting with the Office of Desegregation Monitoring regarding the PMT. In October 1995, the State Board of Education was updated on monitoring timelines. The Board was also informed of a meeting with the parties regarding a review of the Semiannual Monitoring Report and the monitoring process, and the progress of the test validation study. In November 1995, a report was made to the State Board of Education regarding the monitoring schedule and a meeting with the parties concerning the development of a common terminology for monitoring purposes. , In December 1995, the State Board of Education was updated regarding announced monitoring visits. In January 1996, copies of the draft February Semiannual Monitoring Report and its executive summary were provided to the State Board of Education. 29 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued} During the months of February 1996 through May 1996, the PMT report was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. In June 1996, the State Board of Education was updated on the status of the bias review study. In July 1996, the Semiannual Monitoring Report was provided to the Court, the parties, ODM, the State Board of Education, and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In August 1996, the State Board of Education and the ADE administrative team were provided with copies of the test validation study prepared by Dr. Paul Williams. During the months of September 1996 through December 1996, the PMT was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. On January 13, 1997, a presentation was made to the State Board of Education regarding the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report, and copies of the report and its executive summary were distributed to all Board members. The Project Management Tool and its executive summary were addressed at the February 10, 1997 State Board of Education meeting regarding the AD E's progress in fulfilling their obligations as set forth in the Implementation Plan. In March 1997, the State Board of Education was notified that historical information in the PMT had been summarized at the direction of the Assistant Attorney General in order to reduce the size and increase the clarity of the report. The Board was updated on the Pulaski County Desegregation Case and reviewed the Memorandum Opinion and Order issued by the Court on February 18, 1997 in response to the Districts' motion for summary judgment on the issue of state funding for teacher retirement matching contributions. During the months of April 1997 through June 1997, the PMT was the only item on the agenda regarding the status of the implementation of the Monitoring Plan. The State Board of Education received copies of the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report and executive summary at the July Board meeting. 30 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued} D. Through regularoversightofthe Implementation Phase's Project ManagementTool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued} 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The Implementation Phase Working Group held its quarterly meeting on August 4, 1997 to discuss the progress made in attaining the goals set forth in the Implementation Plan and the critical areas for the current quarter. A special report regarding a historical review of the Pulaski County Settlement Agreement and the ADE's role and monitoring obligations were presented to the State Board of Education on September 8, 1997. Additionally, the July 15, 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the Board for their review. In October 1997, a special draft report regarding disparity in achievement was submitted to the State Board Chairman and the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee. In November 1997, the State Board of Education was provided copies of the monthly PMT and its executive summary. The Implementation Phase Working Group held its quarterly meeting on November 3, 1997 to discuss the progress made in attaining the goals set forth in the Implementation Plan and the critical areas for the current quarter. In December 1997, the State Board of Education was provided copies of the monthly PMT and its executive summary. In January 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and discussed ODM's report on the ADE's monitoring activities and instructed the Director to meet with the parties to discuss revisions to the ADE's monitoring plan and monitoring reports. In February 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and discussed the February 1998 Semiannual Monitoring Report. In March 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary and was provided an update regarding proposed revisions to the monitoring process. In April 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. In May 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. 31 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In June 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The State Board of Education also reviewed how the ADE would report progress in the PMT concerning revisions in ADE's Monitoring Plan. In July 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The State Board of Education also received an update on Test Validation, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Committee Meeting, and revisions in ADE's Monitoring Plan. In August 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the five discussion points regarding the proposed revisions to the monitoring and reporting process. The Board also reviewed the basic goal of the Minority Recruitment Committee. In September 1998, the State Board of Education reviewed the proposed modifications to the Monitoring plans by reviewing the common core of written response received from the districts. The primary commonalities were (1) Staff Development, (2) Achievement Disparity and (3) Disciplinary Disparity. A meeting of the parties is scheduled to be conducted on Thursday, September 17, 1998. The Board encouraged the Department to identify a deadline for Standardized Test Validation and Test Selection. In October 1998, the Board received the progress report on Proposed Revisions to the Desegregation Monitoring and Reporting Process (see XVIII). The Board also reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary. In November, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the proposed revisions in the Desegregation monitoring Process and the update on Test validation and Test Selection provisions of the Settlement Agreement. The Board was also notified that the Implementation Plan Working Committee held its quarterly meeting to review progress and identify quarterly priorities. In December, the State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the joint motion by the ADE, the LRSD, NLRSD, and the PCSSD, to relieve the Department of its obligation to file a February Semiannual Monitoring Report. The Board was also notified that the Joshua lntervenors filed a motion opposing the joint motion. The Board was informed that the ADE was waiting on a response from Court. 32 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project ManagementTool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In January, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received an update on the joint motion of the ADE, LRSD, PCSSD, and NLRSD for an order relieving the ADE of filing a February 1999 Monitoring Report. The motion was granted subject to the following three conditions: (1) notify the Joshua intervenors of all meetings between the parties to discuss proposed changes, (2) file with the Court on or before February 1, 1999, a report detailing the progress made in developing proposed changes and (3) identify ways in which ADE might assist districts in their efforts to improve academic achievement. In February, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was informed that the three conditions: (1) notify the Joshua lntervenors of all meetings between the parties to discuss proposed changes, (2) file with the Court on or before February 1, 1999, a report detailing the progress made in developing proposed changes and (3) identify ways in which ADE might assist districts in their efforts to improve academic achievement had been satisfied. The Joshua lntervenors were invited again to attend the meeting of the parties and they attended on January 13, and January 28, 1999. They are also scheduled to attend on February 17, 1998. The report of progress, a collaborative effort from all parties was presented to court on February 1, 1999. The Board was also informed that additional items were received for inclusion in the revised report, after the deadline for the submission of the progress report and the ADE would: (1) check them for feasibility, and fiscal impact if any, and (2) include the items in future drafts of the report. In March, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also received and reviewed the Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Progress Report submitted to Court on February 1, 1999. On April 12, and May 10, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also was notified that once the financial section of the proposed plan was completed, the revised plan would be submitted to the board for approval. On June 14, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also was notified that once the financial section of the proposed plan was completed, the revised plan would be submitted to the board for approval. 33 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On July 12, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board also was notified that once the financial section of the proposed plan was completed, the revised plan would be submitted to the board for approval. On August 9, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was also notified that the new Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Plan would be ready to submit to the Board for their review \u0026amp; approval as soon as plans were finalized. On September 13, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was also notified that the new Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Plan would be ready to submit to the Board for their review \u0026amp; approval as soon as plans were finalized. On October 12, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed the PMT and its executive summary. The Board was notified that on September 21, 1999 that the Office of Education Lead Planning and Desegregation Monitoring meet before the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee and presented them with the draft version of the new Desegregation Monitoring and Assistance Plan. The State Board was notified that the plan would be submitted for Board review and approval when finalized. On November 8, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 13, 1999, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 10, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 14, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 13, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 10, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. 34 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On May 8, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 12, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On July 10, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 14, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. On September 11, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 9, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 13, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 11, 2000, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 8, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 12, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 12, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 9, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 14, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 11, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. 35 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On July 9, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 13, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. On September 10, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 8, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 19, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 10, 2001, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 14, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 11, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 11, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 8, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 13, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 10, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On July 8, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of June. On August 12, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of July. 36 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On September 9, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 14, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 18, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On December 9, 2002, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of November. On January 13, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 10, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 10, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 14, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 12, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 9, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On August 11, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the months of June and July. On September 8, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 13, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 10, 2003, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. 37 V. COMMITMENT TO PRINCIPLES (Continued) D. Through regular oversight of the Implementation Phase's Project Management Tool, and scrutiny of results of ADE's actions, the Board of Education will act on its commitment to the principles of the Settlement Agreement. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On January 12, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of December. On February 9, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January.  On March 8, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 12, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. On May 10, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of April. On June 14, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of May. On August 9, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the months of June and July. On September 12, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of August. On October 11, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of September. On November 8, 2004, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of October. On January 10, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the months of November and December. On February 14, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of January. On March 14, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of February. On April 11, 2005, the Arkansas State Board of Education reviewed and approved the PMT and its executive summary for the month of March. ~!Lr:-,1~yJ),,f~05,~~t,f~!}.~a~~~~!$31}o~(Qf~~q~p.illevi~Y.i~sfaiop.arfutov'i.ffiJlMJ\nind.J~. .~. ~Y.tiX~~J.1JllrnirYJ'.0Lto.e ...r n9ntb1\u0026gt;.fA'P1:ill 38 VI. REMEDIATION A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. 1 . Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 During May 1995, team visits to Cycle 4 schools were conducted, and plans were developed for reviewing the Cycle 5 schools. In June 1995, the current Extended COE packet was reviewed, and enhancements to the Extended COE packet were prepared. In July 1995, year end reports were finalized by the Pulaski County field service specialists, and plans were finalized for reviewing the draft improvement plans of the Cycle 5 schools. In August 1995, Phase I - Cycle 5 school improvement plans were reviewed. Plans were developed for meeting with the Districts to discuss plans for Phase II - Cycle 1 schools of Extended COE, and a school improvement conference was conducted in Hot Springs. The technical review visits for the FY 95/96 year and the documentation process were also discussed. In October 1995, two computer programs, the Effective Schools Planner and the Effective Schools Research Assistant, were ordered for review, and the first draft of a monitoring checklist for Extended COE was developed. Through the Extended COE process, the field service representatives provided technical assistance based on the needs identified within the Districts from the data gathered. In November 1995, ADE personnel discussed and planned for the FY 95/96 monitoring, and onsite visits were conducted to prepare schools for the FY 95/96 team visits. Technical review visits continued in the Districts. In December 1995, announced monitoring and technical assistance visits were conducted in the Districts. At December 31, 1995, approximately 59% of the schools in the Districts had been monitored. Technical review visits were conducted during January 1996. In February 1996, announced monitoring visits and midyear monitoring reports were completed, and the field service specialists prepared for the spring NCA/COE peer team visits. 39 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In March 1996, unannounced monitoring visits of Cycle 5 schools commenced, and two-day peer team visits of Cycle 5 schools were conducted. Two-day team visit materials, team lists and reports were prepared. Technical assistance was provided to schools in final preparation for team visits and to schools needing any school improvement information. In April and May 1996, the unannounced monitoring visits were completed. The unannounced monitoring forms were reviewed and included in the July monitoring report. The two-day peer team visits were completed, and annual COE monitoring reports were prepared. In June 1996, all announced and unannounced monitoring visits of the Cycle 5 schools were completed, and the data was analyzed. The Districts identified enrollment in compensatory education programs. The Semiannual Monitoring Report was completed and filed with the Court on July 15, 1996, and copies were distributed to the parties. During August 1996, meetings were held with the Districts to discuss the monitoring requirements. Technical assistance meetings with Cycle 1 schools were planned for 96/97. The Districts were requested to record discipline data in accordance with the Allen Letter. In September 1996, recommendations regarding the ADE monitoring schedule for Cycle 1 schools and content layouts of the semiannual report were submitted to the ADE administrative team for their review. Training materials were developed and schedules outlined for Cycle 1 schools. In October 1996, technical assistance needs were identified and addressed to prepare each school for their team visits. Announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools began on October 28, 1996. In December 1996, the announced monitoring visits of the Cycle 1 schools were completed, and technical assistance needs were identified from school site visits. In January 1997, the ECOE monitoring section identified technical assistance needs of the Cycle 1 schools, and the data was reviewed when the draft February Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, the State Board of Education, and the parties. 40 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In February 1997, field service specialists prepared for the peer team visits of the Cycle 1 schools. NCA accreditation reports were presented to the NCA Committee, and NCA reports were prepared for presentation at the April NCA meeting in Chicago. From March to May 1997, 111 visits were made to schools or central offices to work with principals, ECOE steering committees, and designated district personnel concerning school improvement planning. A workshop was conducted on Learning Styles for Geyer Springs Elementary School. A School Improvement Conference was held in Hot Springs on July 15-17, 1997. The conference included information on the process of continuous school improvement, results of the first five years of COE, connecting the mission with the school improvement plan, and improving academic performance. Technical assistance needs were evaluated for the FY 97/98 school year in August 1997. From October 1997 to February 1998, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted by the field service representatives. Technical assistance was provided to the Districts through meetings with the ECOE steering committees, assistance in analyzing perceptual surveys, and by providing samples of school improvement plans, Gold File catalogs, and web site addresses to schools visited. Additional technical assistance was provided to the Districts through discussions with the ECOE committees and chairs about the process. In November 1997, technical reviews of the ECOE process were conducted by the field service representatives in conjunction with the announced monitoring visits. Workshops on brainstorming and consensus building and asking strategic questions were held in January and February 1998. In March 1998, the field service representatives conducted ECOE team visits and prepared materials for the NCA workshop. Technical assistance was provided in workshops on the ECOE process and team visits. In April 1998, technical assistance was provided on the ECOE process and academically distressed schools. In May 1998, technical assistance was provided on the ECOE process, and team visits were conducted. 41 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) A. Through the Extended COE process, the needs for technical assistance by District, by School, and by desegregation compensatory education programs will be identified. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In June 1998, the Extended COE Team Visit Reports were completed. A School Improvement Conference was held in Hot Springs on July 13-15, 1998. Major conference topics included information on the process of continuous school improvement, curriculum alignment, \"Smart Start,\" Distance Learning, using data to improve academic performance, educational technology, and multicultural education. All school districts in Arkansas were invited and representatives from Pulaski County attended. In September 1998, requests for technical assistance were received, visitation schedules were established, and assistance teams began visiting the Districts. Assistance was provided by telephone and on-site visits. The ADE provided inservice training on \"Using Data to Sharpen the Focus on Student Achievement\" at Gibbs Magnet Elementary school on October 5, 1998 at their request. The staff was taught how to increase test scores through data disaggregation, analysis, alignment, longitudinal achievement review, and use of individualized test data by student, teacher, class and content area. Information was also provided regarding the \"Smart Start\" and the \"Academic Distress\" initiatives. On October 20, 1998, ECOE technical assistance was provided to Southwest Jr. High School. B. Identify available resources for providing technical assistance for the specific condition, or circumstances of need, considering resources within ADE and the Districts, and also resources available from outside sources and experts. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. C. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature search for research evaluating compensatory education programs. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 42 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) C. Through the ERIC system, conduct a literature compensatory education programs. (Continued) search for research evaluating D. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 An updated ERIC Search was conducted on May 15, 1995 to locate research on evaluating compensatory education programs. The ADE received the updated ERIC disc that covered material through March 1995. An ERIC search was conducted in September 30, 1996 to identify current research dealing with the evaluation of compensatory education programs, and the articles were reviewed. An ERIC search was conducted in April 1997 to identify current research on compensatory education programs and sent to the Cycle 1 principals and the field service specialists for their use. An Eric search was conducted in October 1998 on the topic of Compensatory Education and related descriptors. The search included articles with publication dates from 1997 through July 1998. Identify and research technical resources available to ADE and the Districts through programs and organizations such as the Desegregation Assistance Center in San Antonio, Texas. 1. Projected Ending Date Summer 1994 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 The information for this item is detailed under Section VI.F. of this report. E. Solicit, obtain, and use available resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31 , 2005 The information for this item is detailed under Section VLF. of this report. 43 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. 1. Projected Ending Date Ongoing 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 From March 1995 through July 1995, technical assistance and resources were obtained from the following sources: the Southwest Regional Cooperative\nUALR regarding training for monitors\nODM on a project management software\nADHE regarding data review and display\nand Phi Delta Kappa, the Desegregation Assistance Center and the Dawson Cooperative regarding perceptual surveys. Technical assistance was received on the Microsoft Project software in November 1995, and a draft of the PMT report using the new software package was presented to the ADE administrative team for review. In December 1995, a data manager was hired permanently to provide technical assistance with computer software and hardware. In October 1996, the field service specialists conducted workshops in the Districts to address their technical assistance needs and provided assistance for upcoming team visits. In November and December 1996, the field service specialists addressed technical assistance needs of the schools in the Districts as they were identified and continued to provide technical assistance for the upcoming team visits. In January 1997, a draft of the February 1997 Semiannual Monitoring Report was presented to the State Board of Education, the Desegregation Litigation Oversight Subcommittee, and the parties. The ECOE monitoring section of the report included information that identified technical assistance needs and resources available to the Cycle 1 schools. Technical assistance was provided during the January 29-31, 1997 Title I MidWinter Conference. The conference emphasized creating a learning community by building capacity schools to better serve all children and empowering parents to acquire additional skills and knowledge to better support the education of their children. In February 1997, three ADE employees attended the Southeast Regional Conference on Educating Black Children. Participants received training from national experts who outlined specific steps that promote and improve the education of black children. 44 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On March 6-9, 1997, three members of the ADE's Technical Assistance Section attended the National Committee for School Desegregation Conference. The participants received training in strategies for Excellence and Equity: Empowerment and Training for the Future. Specific information was received regarding the current status of court-ordered desegregation, unitary status, and resegregation and distributed to the Districts and ADE personnel. The field service specialists attended workshops in March on ACT testing and school improvement to identify technical assistance resources available to the Districts and the ADE that will facilitate desegregation efforts. ADE personnel attended the Eighth Annual Conference on Middle Level Education in Arkansas presented by the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Education on April 6-8, 1997. The theme of the conference was Sailing Toward New Horizons. In May 1997, the field service specialists atte.nded the NCA annual conference and an inservice session with Mutiu Fagbayi. An Implementation Oversight Committee member participated in the Consolidated COE Plan inservice training. In June and July 1997, field service staff attended an SAT-9 testing workshop and participated in the three-day School Improvement Conference held in Hot Springs. The conference provided the Districts with information on the COE school improvement process, technical assistance on monitoring and assessing achievement, availability of technology for the classroom teacher, and teaching strategies for successful student achievement. In August 1997, field service personnel attended the ASCD Statewide Conference and the AAEA Administrators Conference. On August 18, 1997, the bi-monthly Team V meeting was held and presentations were made on the Early Literacy Learning in Arkansas (ELLA) program and the Schools of the 21st Century program. In September 1997, technical assistance was provided to the Cycle 2 principals on data collection for onsite and offsite monitoring. ' ADE personnel attended the Region VI Desegregation Conference in October 1997. Current desegregation and educational equity cases and unitary status issues were the primary focus of the conference. On October 14, 1997, the bi-monthly Team V meeting was held in Paragould to enable members to observe a 21st Century school and a school that incorporates traditional and multi-age classes in its curriculum. 45 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) In November 1997, the field service representatives attended the Governor's Partnership Workshop to discuss how to tie the committee's activities with the ECOE process. In March 1998, the field service representatives attended a school improvement conference and conducted workshops on team building and ECOE team visits. Staff development seminars on Using Data to Sharpen the Focus on Student Achievement are scheduled for March 23, 1998 and March 27, 1998 for the Districts. In April 1998, the Districts participated in an ADE seminar to aid them in evaluating and improving student achievement. In August 1998, the Field Service Staff attended inservice to provide further assistance to schools, i.e., Title I Summer Planning Session, ADE session on Smart Start, and the School Improvement Workshops. All schools and districts in Pulaski County were invited to attend the \"Smart Start\" Summit November 9, 10, and 11 to learn more about strategies to increase student performance. \"Smart Start\" is a standards-driven educational initiative which emphasizes the articulation of clear standards for student achievement and accurate measures of progress against those standards through assessments, staff development and individual school accountability. The Smart Start Initiative focused on improving reading and mathematics achievement for all students in Grades K-4. Representatives from all three districts attended. On January 21, 1998, the ADE provided staff development for the staff at Oak Grove Elementary School designed to assist them with their efforts to improve student achievement. Using achievement data from Oak Grove, educators reviewed trends in achievement data, identified areas of greatest need, and reviewed seven steps for improving student performance. On February 24, 1999, the ADE provided staff development for the administrative staff at Clinton Elementary School regarding analysis of achievement data. On February 15, 1999, staff development was rescheduled for Lawson Elementary School. The staff development program was designed to assist them with their efforts to improve student achievement using achievement data from Lawson, educators reviewed the components of the Arkansas Smart Initiative, trends in achievement data, identified areas of greatest need, and reviewed seven steps for improving student performance. Student Achievement Workshops were rescheduled for Southwest Jr. High in the Little Rock School District, and the Oak Grove Elementary School in the Pulaski County School District. 46 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On April 30, 1999, a Student Achievement Workshop was conducted for Oak Grove Elementary School in PCSSD. The Student Achievement Workshop for Southwest Jr. High in LRSD has been rescheduled. On June 8, 1999, a workshop was presented to representatives from each of the Arkansas Education Service Cooperatives and representatives from each of the three districts in Pulaski County. The workshop detailed the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP). On June 18, 1999, a workshop was presented to administrators of the NLRSD. The workshop detailed the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACT AAP). On August 16, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement and the components of the new ACT AAP program was presented during the preschool staff development activities for teaching assistant in the LRSD. On August 20, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement and the components of the new ACT AAP program was presented during the preschool staff development activities for the Accelerated Learning Center in the LRSD. On September 13, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement and the components of the new ACT AAP program were presented to the staff at Booker T. Washington Magnet Elementary School. On September 27, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was presented to the Middle and High School staffs of the NLRSD. The workshop also covered the components of the new ACT AAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. On October 26, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was presented to LRSD personnel through a staff development training class. The workshop also covered the components of the new ACT AAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. On December 7, 1999, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was scheduled for Southwest Middle School in the LRSD. The workshop was also set to cover the components of the new ACT AAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. However, Southwest Middle School administrators had a need to reschedule, therefore the workshop will be rescheduled. 47 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On January 10, 2000, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was conducted for both Dr. Martin Luther King Magnet Elementary School \u0026amp; Little Rock Central High School. The workshops also covered the components of the new ACT AAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. On March 1, 2000, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was conducted for all principals and district level administrators in the PCSSD. The workshop also covered the components of the new ACTAAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. On April 12, 2000, professional development on ways to increase student achievement was conducted for the LRSD. The workshop also covered the components of the new ACT AAP program, and ACT 999 of 1999. Targeted staffs from the middle and junior high schools in the three districts in Pulaski County attended the Smart Step Summit on May 1 and May 2. Training was provided regarding the overview of the \"Smart Step\" initiative, \"Standard and Accountability in Action,\" and \"Creating Learning Environments Through Leadership Teams.\" The ADE provided training on the development of alternative assessment September 12-13, 2000. Information was provided regarding the assessment of Special Education and LEP students. Representatives from each district were provided the opportunity to select a team of educators from each school within the district to participate in professional development regarding Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K-12. The professional development activity was directed by the national consultant, Dr. Heidi Hays Jacobs, on September 14 and 15, 2000. The ADE provided professional development workshops from October 2 through October 13, 2000 regarding, \"The Write Stuff: Curriculum Frameworks, Content Standards and Item Development.\" Experts from the Data Recognition Corporation provided the training. Representatives from each district were provided the opportunity to select a team of educators from each school within the district to participate. The ADE provided training on Alternative Assessment Portfolio Systems by video conference for Special Education and LEP Teachers on November 17, 2000. Also, Alternative Assessment Portfolio System Training was provided for testing coordinators through teleconference broadcast on November 27, 2000. 48 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On December 12, 2000, the ADE provided training for Test Coordinators on end of course assessments in Geometry and Algebra I Pilot examination. Experts from the Data Recognition Corporation conducted the professional development at the Arkansas Teacher Retirement Building. The ADE presented a one-day training session with Dr. Cecil Reynolds on the Behavior Assessment for Children (BASC). This took place on December 7, 2000 at the NLRSD Administrative Annex. Dr. Reynolds is a practicing clinical psychologist. He is also a professor at Texas A \u0026amp; M University and a nationally known author. In the training, Dr. Reynolds addressed the following: 1) how to use and interpret information obtained on the direct observation form, 2) how to use this information for programming, 3) when to use the BASC, 4) when to refer for more or additional testing or evaluation, 5) who should complete the forms and when, (i.e., parents, teachers, students), 6) how to correctly interpret scores. This training was intended to especially benefit School Psychology Specialists, psychologists, psychological examiners, educational examiners and counselors. During January 22-26, 2001 the ADE presented the ACT AAP Intermediate (Grade 6) Benchmark Professional Development Workshop on Item Writing. Experts from the Data Recognition Corporation provided the training. Representatives from each district were invited to attend. On January 12, 2001 the ADE presented test administrators training for mid-year End of Course (Pilot) Algebra I and Geometry exams. This was provided for schools with block scheduling. On January 13, 2001 the ADE presented SmartScience Lessons and worked with teachers to produce curriculum. This was shared with eight Master Teachers. The SmartScience Lessons were developed by the Arkansas Science Teachers Association in conjunction with the Wilbur Mills Educational Cooperative under an Eisenhower grant provided by the ADE. The purpose of SmartScience is to provide K-6 teachers with activity-oriented science lessons that incorporate reading, writing, and mathematics skills. The following training has been provided for educators in the three districts in Pulaski County by the Division of Special Education at the ADE since January 2000: On January 6, 2000, training was conducted for the Shannon Hills Pre-school Program, entitled \"Things you can do at home to support your child's learning.\" This was presented by Don Boyd - ASERC and Shelley Weir. The school's director and seven parents attended. 49 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On March 8, 2000, training was conducted for the Southwest Middle School in Little Rock, on ADD. Six people attended the training. There was follow-up training on Learning and Reading Styles on March 26. This was presented by Don Boyd - ASERC and Shelley Weir. On September 7, 2000, Autism and Classroom Accommodations for the LRSD at Chicot Elementary School was presented. Bryan Ayres and Shelley Weir were presenters. The participants were: Karen Sabo, Kindergarten Teacher\nMelissa Gleason, Paraprofessional\nCurtis Mayfield, P.E. Teacher\nLisa Poteet, Speech Language Pathologist\nJane Harkey, Principal\nKathy Penn-Norman, Special Education Coordinator\nAlice Phillips, Occupational Therapist. On September 15, 2000, the Governor's Developmental Disability Coalition Conference presented Assistive Technology Devices \u0026amp; Services. This was held at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. On September 19, 2000, Autism and Classroom Accommodations for the LRSD at Jefferson Elementary School was presented. Bryan Ayres and Shelley Weir were presenters. The participants were: Melissa Chaney, Special Education Teacher\nBarbara Barnes, Special Education Coordinator\na Principal, a Counselor, a Librarian, and a Paraprofessional. On October 6, 2000, Integrating Assistive Technology Into Curriculum was presented at a conference in the Hot Springs Convention Center. Presenters were: Bryan Ayers and Aleecia Starkey. Speech Language Pathologists from LRSD and NLRSD attended. On October 24, 2000, Consideration and Assessment of Assistive Technology was presented through Compressed Video-Teleconference at the ADE facility in West Little Rock. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. On October 25 and 26, 2000, Alternate Assessment for Students with Severe Disabilities for the LRSD at J. A. Fair High School was presented. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. The participants were: Susan Chapman, Special Education Coordinator\nMary Steele, Special Education Teacher\nDenise Nesbit, Speech Language Pathologist\nand three Paraprofessionals. On November 14, 2000, Consideration and Assessment of Assistive Technology was presented through Compressed Video-Teleconference at the ADE facility in West Little Rock. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. On November 17, 2000, training was conducted on Autism for the LRSD at the Instructional Resource Center. Bryan Ayres and Shelley Weir were presenters. 50 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On December 5, 2000, Access to the Curriculum Via the use of Assistive Technology Computer Lab was presented. Bryan Ayres was the presenter of this teleconference. The participants were: Tim Fisk, Speech Language Pathologist from Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative at Plumerville and Patsy Lewis, Special Education Teacher from Mabelvale Middle School in the LRSD. On January 9, 2001, Consideration and Assessment of Assistive Technology was presented through Compressed Video-Teleconference at the ADE facility in West Little Rock. Bryan Ayres was the presenter. Kathy Brown, a vision consultant from the LRSD, was a participant. On January 23, 2001, Autism and Classroom Modifications for the LRSD at Brady Elementary School was presented. Bryan Ayres and Shelley Weir were presenters. The participants were: Beverly Cook, Special Education Teacher\nAmy Littrell, Speech Language Pathologist\nJan Feurig, Occupational Therapist\nCarolyn James, Paraprofessional\nCindy Kackly, Paraprofessional\nand Rita Deloney, Paraprofessional. The ADE provided training on Alternative Assessment Portfolio Systems for Special Education and Limited English Proficient students through teleconference broadcast on February 5, 2001. Presenters were: Charlotte Marvel, ADE\nDr. Gayle Potter, ADE\nMarcia Harding, ADE\nLynn Springfield, ASERC\nMary Steele, J. A. Fair High School, LRSD\nBryan Ayres, Easter Seals Outreach. This was provided for Special Education teachers and supervisors in the morning, and Limited English Proficient teachers and supervisors in the afternoon. The Special Education session was attended by 29 teachers/administrators and provided answers to specific questions about the alternate assessment portfolio system and the scoring rubric and points on the rubric to be used to score the portfolios. The LEP session was attended by 16 teachers/administrators and disseminated the common tasks to be included in the portfolios: one each in mathematics, writing and reading. On February 12-23, 2001, the ADE and Data Recognition Corporation personnel trained Test Coordinators in the administration of the spring Criterion-Referenced Test. This was provided in 20 sessions at 10 regional sites. Testing protocol, released items, and other testing materials were presented and discussed. The sessions provided training for Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Level Benchmark Exams as well as End of Course Literacy, Algebra and Geometry Pilot Tests. The LRSD had 2 in attendance for the End of Course session and 2 for the Benchmark session. The NLRSD had 1 in attendance for the End of Course session and 1 for the Benchmark session. The PCSSD had 1 in attendance for the End of Course session and 1 for the Benchmark session. 51 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On March 15, 2001, there was a meeting at the ADE to plan professional development for staff who work with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students. A $30,000 grant has been created to provide LEP training at Chicot Elementary for a year, starting in April 2001. A $40,000 grant was created to provide a Summer English as Second Language (ESL) Academy for the LRSD from June 18 through 29, 2001. Andre Guerrero from the ADE Accountability section met with Karen Broadnax, ESL Coordinator at LRSD, Pat Price, Early Childhood Curriculum Supervisor at LRSD, and Jane Harkey, Principal of Chicot Elementary. On March 1-2 and 8-29, 2001, ADE staff performed the following activities: processed registration for April 2 and 3 Alternate Portfolio Assessment video conference quarterly meeting\nanswered questions about Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and LEP Alternate Portfolio Assessment by phone from schools and Education Service Cooperatives\nand signed up students for alternate portfolio assessment from school districts. On March 6, 2001, ADE staff attended a Smart Step Technology Leadership Conference at the State House Convention Center. On March 7, 2001, ADE staff attended a National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Regional Math Framework Meeting about the Consensus Project 2004. On March 8, 2001, there was a one-on-one conference with Carole Villarreal from Pulaski County at the ADE about the LEP students with portfolios. She was given pertinent data, including all the materials that have been given out at the video conferences. The conference lasted for at least an hour. On March 14, 2001, a Test Administrator's Training Session was presented specifically to LRSD Test Coordinators and Principals. About 60 LRSD personnel attended. The following meetings have been conducted with educators in the three districts in Pulaski County since July 2000. On July 10-13, 2000 the ADE provided Smart Step training. The sessions covered Standards-based classroom practices. 52 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On July 19-21, 2000 the ADE held the Math/Science Leadership Conference at UCA. This provided services for Arkansas math and science teachers to support systemic reform in math/science and training for 8th grade Benchmark. There were 200 teachers from across the state in attendance. On August 14-31, 2000 the ADE presented Science Smart Start Lessons and worked with teachers to produce curriculum. This will provide K-6 teachers with activity-oriented science lessons that incorporate reading, writing, and mathematics skills. On September 5, 2000 the ADE held an Eisenhower Informational meeting with Teacher Center Coordinators. The purpose of the Eisenhower Professional Development Program is to prepare teachers, school staff, and administrators to help all students meet challenging standards in the core academic subjects. A summary of the program was presented at the meeting. On November 2-3, 2000 the ADE held the Arkansas Conference on Teaching. This presented curriculum and activity workshops. More than 1200 attended the conference. On November 6, 2000 there was a review of Science Benchmarks and sample model curriculum. A committee of 6 reviewed and revised a drafted document. The committee was made up of ADE and K-8 teachers. On November 7-10, 2000 the ADE held a meeting of the Benchmark and End of Course Mathematics Content Area Committee. Classroom teachers reviewed items for grades 4, 6, 8 and EOC mathematics assessment. There were 60 participants. On December 4-8, 2000 the ADE conducted grades 4 and 8 Benchmark Scoring for Writing Assessment. This professional development was attended by approximately 750 teachers. On December 8, 2000 the ADE conducted Rubric development for Special Education Portfolio scoring. This was a meeting with special education supervisors to revise rubric and plan for scoring in June. On December 8, 2000 the ADE presented the Transition Mathematics Pilot Training Workshop. This provided follow-up training and activities for fourth-year mathematics professional development. On December 12, 2000 the ADE presented test administrators training for midyear End of Course (Pilot) Algebra I and Geometry exams. This was provided for schools with block scheduling. 53 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The ADE provided training on Alternative Assessment Portfolio Systems for Special Education and Limited English Proficient students through teleconference broadcasts on April 2-3, 2001. Administration of the Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Level Benchmark Exams as well as End of Course Literacy took place on April 23-27, 2001 . Administration of the End of Course Algebra and Geometry Exams took place on May 2-3, 2001. Over 1,100 Arkansas educators attended the Smart Step Growing Smarter Conference on July 10 and 11, 2001, at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center. Smart Step focuses on improving student achievement for Grades 5-8. The Smart Step effort seeks to provide intense professional development for teachers and administrators at the middle school level, as well as additional materials and assistance to the state's middle school teachers. The event began with opening remarks by Ray Simon, Director of the ADE. Carl Boyd, a longtime educator and staff consultant for Learning 24-7, presented the first keynote address on \"The Character-Centered Teacher\". Debra Pickering, an education consultant from Denver, Colorado, presented the second keynote address on \"Characteristics of Middle Level Education\". Throughout the Smart Step conference, educators attended breakout sessions that were grade-specific and curriculum area-specific. Pat Davenport, an education consultant from Houston, Texas, delivered two addresses. She spoke on \"A Blueprint for Raising Student Achievement\". Representatives from all three districts in Pulaski County attended. Over 1,200 Arkansas teachers and administrators attended the Smart Start Conference on July 12, 2001, at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center. Smart Start is a standards-driven educational initiative which emphasizes the articulation of clear standards for student achievement and accurate measures of progress against those standards through assessments, staff development and individual school accountability. The Smart Start Initiative focused on improving reading and mathematics achievement for all students in Grades K-4. The event began with opening remarks by Ray Simon, Director of the ADE. Carl Boyd, a longtime educator and staff consultant for Learning 24-7, presented the keynote address. The day featured a series of 15 breakout sessions on best classroom practices. Representatives from all three districts in Pulaski County attended. On July 18-20, 2001, the ADE held the Math/Science Leadership Conference at UCA. This provided services for Arkansas math and science teachers to support systemic reform in math/science and training for 8th grade Benchmark. There were approximately 300 teachers from across the state in attendance. 54 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The ADE and Harcourt Educational Measurement conducted Stanford 9 test administrator training from August 1-9, 2001. The training was held at Little Rock, Jonesboro, Fort Smith, Forrest City, Springdale, Mountain Home, Prescott, and Monticello. Another session was held at the ADE on August 30, for those who were unable to attend August 1-9. The ADE conducted the Smart Start quarterly meeting by video conference at the Education Service Cooperatives and at the ADE from 9:00 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. on September 5, 2001. The ADE released the performance of all schools on the Primary and Middle Level Benchmark Exams on September 5, 2001. The ADE conducted Transition Core Teacher In-Service training for Central in the LRSD on September 6, 2001. The ADE conducted Transition Checklist training for Hall in the LRSD on September 7, 2001. The ADE conducted Transition Checklist training for McClellan in the LRSD on September 13, 2001. The ADE conducted Basic Co-teaching training for the LRSD on October 9, 2001. The ADE conducted training on autism spectrum disorder for the PCSSD on October 15, 2001. Professional Development workshops (1 day in length) in scoring End of Course assessments in algebra, geometry and reading were provided for all districts in the state. Each school was invited to send three representatives (one for each of the sessions). LRSD, NLRSD, and PCSSD participated. Information and training materials pertaining to the Alternate Portfolio Assessment were provided to all districts in the state and were supplied as requested to LRSD, PCSSD and David 0. Dodd Elementary. On November 1-2, 2001 the ADE held the Arkansas Conference on Teaching at the Excelsior Hotel \u0026amp; Statehouse Convention Center. This presented sessions, workshops and short courses to promote exceptional teaching and learning. Educators could become involved in integrated math, science, English \u0026amp; language arts and social studies learning. The ADE received from the schools selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a list of students who will take the test. 55 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) On December 3-7, 2001 the ADE conducted grade 6 Benchmark scoring training for reading and math. Each school district was invited to send a math and a reading specialist. The training was held at the Holiday Inn Airport in Little Rock. On December 4 and 6, 2001 the ADE conducted Mid-Year Test Administrator Training for Algebra and Geometry. This was held at the Arkansas Activities Association's conference room in North Little Rock. On January 24, 2002, the ADE conducted the Smart Start quarterly meeting by ADE compressed video with Fred Jones presenting. On January 31, 2002, the ADE conducted the Smart Step quarterly meeting by NSCI satellite with Fred Jones presenting. On February 7, 2002, the ADE Smart Step co-sponsored the AR Association of Middle Level Principal's/ADE curriculum, assessment and instruction workshop with Bena Kallick presenting. On February 11-21, 2002, the ADE provided training for Test Administrators on the Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Level Benchmark Exams as well as End of Course Literacy, Algebra and Geometry Exams. The sessions took place at Forrest City, Jonesboro, Mountain Home, Springdale, Fort Smith, Monticello, Prescott, Arkadelphia and Little Rock. A make-up training broadcast was given at 15 Educational Cooperative Video sites on February 22. During February 2002, the LRSD had two attendees for the Benchmark Exam training and one attendee for the End of Course Exam training. The NLRSD and PCSSD each had one attendee at the Benchmark Exam training and one attendee for the End of Course Exam training. The ADE conducted the Smart Start quarterly meeting by compressed interactive video at the South Central Education Service Cooperative from 9:30 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. on May 2, 2002. Telecast topics included creating a standards-based classroom and a seven-step implementation plan. The principal's role in the process was explained. The ADE conducted the Smart Step quarterly meeting by compressed interactive video at the South Central Education Service Cooperative from 9:30 a.m. until 11 :30 a.m. on May 9, 2002. Telecast topics included creating a standards-based classroom and a seven-step implementation plan. The principal's role in the process was explained. 56 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The Twenty-First Annual Curriculum and Instruction Conference, co-sponsored by the Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Arkansas Department of Education, will be held June 24-26, 2002, at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. \"Ignite Your Enthusiasm for Learning\" is the theme for this year's conference, which will feature educational consultant, Dr. Debbie Silver, as well as other very knowledgeable presenters. Additionally, there will be small group sessions on Curriculum Alignment, North Central Accreditation, Section 504, Building Level Assessment, Administrator Standards, Data Disaggregation, and National Board. The Educational Accountability Unit of the ADE hosted a workshop entitled \"Strategies for Increasing Achievement on the ACTAAP Benchmark Examination\" on June 13-14, 2002 at the Agora Center in Conway. The workshop was presented for schools in which 100% of students scored below the proficient level on one or more parts of the most recent Benchmark Examination. The agenda included presentations on \"The Plan-Do-Check-Act Instructional Cycle\" by the nationally known speaker Pat Davenport. ADE personnel provided an explanation of the MPH point program. Presentations were made by Math and Literacy Specialists. Dr. Charity Smith, Assistant Director for Accountability, gave a presentation about ACTAAP. Break out sessions were held, in which school districts with high scores on the MPH point program offered strategies and insights into increasing student achievement. The NLRSD, LRSD, and PCSSD were invited to attend. The NLRSD attended the workshop. The Smart Start Summer Conference took place on July 8-9, 2002, at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center and Peabody Hotel. The Smart Start Initiative focuses on improving reading and mathematics achievement for all students in Grades K-4. The event included remarks by Ray Simon, Director of the ADE. After comments by the Director, Bena Kallick presented the keynote address \"Beyond Mapping: Essential Questions, Assessment, Higher Order Thinking\". This was followed by a series of breakout sessions on best classroom practices. On the second day, Vivian Moore gave the keynote address \"Overcoming Obstacles: Avenues for Student Success\". Krista Underwood gave the presentation \"Put Reading First in Arkansas\". This was followed by a series of breakout sessions on best classroom practices. 57 VI. REMEDIATION (Continued) F. Evaluate the impact of the use of resources for technical assistance. (Continued) 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 (Continued) The Smart Step Summer Conference took place on July 10-11, 2002, at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center and Peabody Hotel. 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MAY2005 n ,.. -0 ~~ o--:\u0026lt;r-: oz\n,:,\u0026gt; ~ ~\n,:,-., -c\n,:,z o,- n..... ,- c5 nz ,)\u0026gt;- t/) ,- :IE\n= m -o n,- o\"' On !l::m mo -c !!l~ C ,- ~ ~ ~ ::l -om m\n,:, \"..',t_/) 0 \"~' ,z.. \u0026gt;m\"'  -0 t/lQ C\n,:, -0 ..... ..... t/) i-,\n,=.l .mn ::jg Oz z =l \"'o z t/) ~ \"m' ~ .n\n,\n:,,,: ,- t/)\n,:,-., n\n,:, --\u0026lt;0 \u0026gt;:r: n =l ~ z t/) I. 11. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A Call to Order B. Roll Call PROCEDURAL MATTERS A Welcome to Guests REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2005 5:30 p.m. B. Student Performance - Williams Magnet Elementary Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A Superintendent's Citations B. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak) C. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: V. A. Remarks from Board Members B. Update: Legal Issues -Attorney Chris Heller C. Report: Racial \u0026amp; Cultural Diversity Commission - Mike Daugherty D. Report: Mitchell School Facility Committee - Mike Daugherty E. Update: Tri-District Charter School Application - Linda Watson F. Student Assignment Report G. Budget Update H. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects I. Internal Auditors Report J. Technology Update APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS: A Minutes: Regular Meeting - 04-28-05 Special Meeting - 05-12-05 B. Revision to Student Calendar, 2005-06 n \u0026gt;~ ~ ~ 0-\u0026lt;\n-c oz\no \u0026gt; 0\no m-\u0026lt; -\noc \":\"\noz ,o-n-\u0026lt; r-i5 nz \u0026gt;en F ::e\n::: m~ ,-\no no On\ncm mo - C: !!l~ C: ,- ~ ~ :!:\n:::l ~m m\no\no en -on -\n,:, ~ ,z..\no -\u0026gt;m~ enc C:\no ~ -\u0026lt; :-'f!! n\n,:, =l m \u0026gt;n ::!8 Oz z=l en i5 z en !I'\no m ~ n\no :,,\n,- en\nno\n\"o\" -\u0026lt;0 \u0026gt;\nc n =l N mz en Regular Board Meeting May 26, 2005 Page2 VI. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES A. Student Handbook Revisions, 2005-06 B. Homeless Education Continuation Grant VII. CURRICULUM \u0026amp; INSTRUCTION A. Report and Presentation: Measuring the Vision B. Grant Application: U.S. Department of Education Professional Development for Arts Educators C. Grant Application: U. S. Department of Education Teaching American History Program D. Grant Application: U. S. Department of Education Smaller Learning Communities Program VIII. SCHOOL SERVICES IX. X. A. Summer School / Credit Recovery Program for Secondary Schools HUMAN RESOURCES A. Personnel Changes BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Purchase of School Buses B. Consulting Agreement (for consideration of a suspension of the rules) C. Donations of Property D. Financial Report XI. CLOSING REMARKS: Superintendent's Report: 1 . Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions XII. EMPLOYEE HEARING XIII. ADJOURNMENT (') \u0026gt; -0 F....~,_ 0 3: oz\n:c\u0026gt; ~~\n:c \"Tl -c\n:cz o,... n..... ,... c5 oz \u0026gt;,,......V \u0026gt;\n:c \u0026gt;m  -0 V\u0026gt;O C\n:c -0 ..... :-'{!? n::c =1m \u0026gt;(') ::!8 Oz :z: =I \"'a z (/) ?' ~ ~ O\n:c  \"' ,-v,\n:c.,., n::c -tO \u0026gt;3: (') =I ~ :z: (/) PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOME / STUDENT PERFORMANL Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS A. SUPT. CITATIONS B. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS C. LR CTA IV. REPORTS I COMMUNICATIONS A. BOARD MEMBERS LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: May 26, 2005 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: UPDATE - TRI-DISTRICT ALTERNATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL BACKGROUND The Tri-District Charter School Committee is working to complete the application and is planning to present the document to the Arkansas Department of Education at their June or July Board Meeting. The school may have a late start\nhowever, everything should be in place by October 1, 2005. The committee members have viewed several sites and personnel from the Pulaski County Government are negotiating the lease agreement for the proposed site. The details regarding the facility have to be presented with the application. We have completed and/or agreed upon the following:  The letter of intent,  Approval by two of the school districts' boards (LR and NLR) to enter into a Tri-district Charter School agreement,  A facility, located at 8300 Geyer Springs Road,  The curriculum offerings and support services that will be similar to those offered at alternative learning environments, as mandated by the ADE,  Personnel and hiring procedures/practices (we will follow LRSD hiring practices), and  The funding for the program has been determined and the formula for the three school districts has been established. Committee members are finalizing the behavior modification programs and the discipline procedures. PREPARED BY: Linda Watson, Ed. D. :,, \"....'. C: 0~ CD~ C: ,,. 8(/l !:!l~ ~~ 0 IT ,,.z -1- m\n:c IT -.: C\n:c\n, r C :, (J\nt \" ~ C, !..... m (\") :c z 0  -\u0026lt; .C,,: ~ m DATE: May 26, 2005 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: May 2005 Construction Report - Bond Projects BACKGROUND: The bids for the remodeling of Rightsell Elementary will be received on Wednesday, May 25th . A verbal report on the costs will be presented at the Board meeting. This will be a busy summer for LRSD construction projects. As an example, interior remodeling and a new parking lot at Fair Park to convert this facility to early childhood development has to be completed by August 15th . The work cannot commence until school is out. The interior remodeling of Central High is to be completed this summer. Portable classrooms are being installed at several schools, and they must be ready to occupy by August 15th . As indicated on the attached report, there are many other projects underway as well. I will be glad to update you on any Bond construction matters at any time . You can call me at 447-1146. RATIONALE: Monthly reports are submitted to the Board to keep members up-to-date on construction projects in the District. FUNDING: Bond Funds RECOMMENDATION: Report item\nno action necessary. PREPARED BY: Bill Goodman, District Engineer !.... ~ ::c z 0  -\u0026lt; .C.,: 0 ?\n\"' !II\n:o \"\u0026lt;' in 5z .... 0 ...,u, o--\u0026lt; 0 C:\n~ .... ~ \"z' 0 \u0026gt; Facility Name Carver f- -- Central -Gib-bs - Oakhurst (Adult Educatio~) Western Hills CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 26, 2005 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION I Project Description I Cost Media Center Expansion $167,~90 Renovation - Interior -- ---- - -- . $10,200,266 -A-dd-ition --- $705,670 New Windows $215,000 -- Electrical Upgrade \u0026amp; HVAC $622,160 I t:st. compIetIon Date Dec-05 - Aug-05 Dec-05 Aug-05 - Aug-05 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION - SUMMER/ FALL 2005 Facility Name I Project Description I Cost I t:st. compIetIon Date Fair Park - Remodel $799,000 Aug-05 - -Parking Lot -- . - - Fair Park - $185,000 __A ug-05 r Restrooms -- - - -Fo-rest Park $152,881 - ~g-05 Skylig~Replacement-- -- Henderson $45,000- Aug-05 -- -- -- - Meadowcliff Remodel $164,150 Aug-05 -- - Pulaski Heights Elem/Middle Cafeteria Ceiling --- $33,378 Aug-05 Pulaski Heights E~menl_ry Clean Exterior Walls $98,660 Aug-05 -- . Pulaski Heights Elem/Middle Replace Entry Doors $13,990 Aug-05 -- -- Rights ell Renovation $2,494,000 Aug-06 -So-uthwe-st - _N ew Corridor Ceiling $300,000 Aug-05 -- - -- - Woodruff Parking Lot $35,000 Aug-05 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED Facility Name I Project Description I Cost I t:st. l\nompIeuon Date Booker Electrical Upgrade - - Unknown Unknown Chicot Electrical Upgrade Unknown Unknown goverdale ~ementary Addition $520,750 Unknown -- Forest Heights Rem-odel -- $1,547,000 Unknown Mitchell Renovation --+- $2,212,493 Unknown .!:_ulaski Hgt~ MS Energy monitoring system installation_ _ Unknown Unknown Woodruff Parking addition $193,777 Auq-05 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I Proiect Description I Cost I Est. Completion Date Administration Asbestos abatement $380,495 Mar-03 Administration Fresh air system $55,000 Aug-03 Administration Fire alarm $32,350 Aug-03 Administration HVAC $70,000 Nov-04 Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation May-02 Alternative Learning Ctr. -Energy monitoring system installation - $15,160 Oct-01 Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy efficient lighting $82,000 Dec-01 Badgett Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 Jul-01 -- --- - Badgett Fire alarm $18,250 Aug-02 - ~ lassroom addition/renovation - - + - Bale - $2,244,524 Dec-02 - -- Bale - - - Energy monitoring system Mar-02 Bale Partial roof replacement $269,587 Dec-01 Bale HVAC $664,587 Aug-01 Baseline Renovation - $953,520 Aug-04 Booker Gym Roof $48,525 Oct-04 - - - Booker -ADA Rest rooms $25,000 Aug-04 Booker Energy efficient lighting $170,295 Apr-01 - - Booker - Energy monitoring system installation $23,710 Oct-01 Booker Asbestos abatement $10,900 Feb-02 - - ~ Booker - Fire alarm ------ - - $34,501 Mar-02 Brady Addition/renovation - ~- $973,621 Nov-04 Brady Energy efficient lighting $80,593 Sep-02 Brady Asbestos abatement $345,072 Auq-02 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 26, 2005 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Carver Carver Central Central Facilit Name Proect Descri lion Energy monitoring system installation Parking lot =====- HVAC Renovation - Band Area Reflecting Pond C-e-n-tr_a_l Pa_r_k-ing ___ _ Studenfparking Central/Quigley Stadium light repa~\u0026amp; electrical repair Central/Quigley Athletic Field Improvement Central/Quigley Irrigation System _-_-_-_-__ ,C_e_ ntr_al ____-_--_-_+_- . P urchaseland for school Central Roof \u0026amp; exterior renovations Central I Ceiling and wall repair Central Fire Alarm System Desig~lnstallation Central Front landing tile repair __ Chicot Draina~ Chi~ Sound Attenuation Cloverdale Elem. Energy efficient lighting Cloverdale MS Energy efficient lighting Cloverdale MS Major renovation \u0026amp; addition Dodd Fire Alarm Upgrade -- Dodd I EnergyefficTeriTTighting Dodd Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile Dodd Replace roof top HVAC - Dunbar Renovation/addition Facilities Service Interior renovation Facility Services Fire al~ Fair Park - Roof Fair Park HVAC renovation/fire alarm Fair Park Energy efficient lighting Fair Park Asbestos abatement-ceiling 6 classroom addition \u0026amp; cafeteria/music J. A. Fair room addition J. A. Fair Energy efficient lighting J. A. Fair Press box -- J. A. Fair Security cameras J. A. Fair Athletic Field Improvement J. A. Fair Irrigation System J. A. Fair Roof repairs Forest Park Replace window units w/central HVAC Forest Park Diagonal parking Forest Park Energy efficient lighting Fulbright Energy efficient lighting Fulbright Energy monitoring system installation Fulbright - - -- Replace roof top HVAC units Fulbright Parking~ Fulbright Roof repairs Franklin Renovation Geyer Springs Gibbs Gibbs Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall - -- Roof Repair Energy efficient lighting Energy monitoring system installation Major renovation \u0026amp; addition Asbestos abatement Energy efficient lighting Infrastructure improvements Energy efficient lighting Cost $14,480 $111)\"42 $225,000 $57,561 $174,000 $265,000 $38,000 $14, 5.QQ_ Unknown $2,000,000 $24,000 $80,876 $22,470 $64,700 $43~4- $132,678 $189,743 $1 ,393,822 $9,200 $90,665 $156,299 $215,570 $6,149,023 $84,672 $12,000 $245,784 $315,956 $90,162 $59,310 $3,155,640 $277,594 $10,784 $12,500 $38,000 $14,000 $391 ,871 $485,258 $111 ,742 $119,788 $134,463 $11 ,950 $107,835 $140,000 $200,000 $2,511 ,736 $161 ,752 $76,447 $11 ,770 $8,637 ,709 $168,222 $42,931 $93,657 $296,707 Est. Completion Date May-01 Aug-03 Dec-04 Sep-04 Aug-03 Aug-03 Aug-03 Aug-03 Dec-02 Dec-02 Oct-01 Aug-01 Aug~1 Aug-04 Jul-04 Jul-01 Jul-01 Nov-02 Oct-04 Aug-01 Jul-01 Aug-02 Nov-04 Mar-01 Aug-03 May-05 Apr-_Q2 Aug-01 Aug-01 A~g-~ Apr-01 Nov-00 Jun-01 Jul-03 Jul-03 Aug-03 Nov-03 Aug-03 May-01 Jun-01 Aug-01 Aug-02 Sep-02 Oct-02 Mar-03 Jun-04 Apr-01 Jul-01 Sep-03 Aug-01 Jul-01 Aug-01 A r-01 2 !-.... m (\") ::c z 0,- 8 -\u0026lt; .C., ~ m !I\"\nc m $ YI 0z .... 0 ,...,u, oo-c\u0026lt; ~~.... (\") \u0026gt; f\nz 0 \u0026gt; Facilit Name Hall Hall Henderson Henderson Henderson Henderson Henderson IRC Jefferson -Jef-fers-on- - Laidlaw Mablevale Elem Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale MS Mabelvale MS Mann Mann Mann Mann Mann Mann McClellan McClellan McClellan McClellan McClellan McClellan McClellan McClellan McDermott McDermott McDermott Meadowcliff Meadowcliff Meadowcliff Metropolitan Metropolitan Metropolitan Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Mitchell Oakhurst Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Parkview Parkview CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 26, 2005 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Proect Descri tion Cost Est. Completion Date Intercom Security cameras Lockers ----- Energy efficient lig~ Roof replacement gym-  Asbestos abatement Phase I Asbestos abatement Phase 2 Energy efficient lighting Asbestos abatement -~Renovation \u0026amp; fire alarm Parkin~ - Fire Alarm Upgrade _ Energy monitoring system installation Replace HVAC units _ Asbestos Abatement Energy efficient lighting_ Renovate bleachers Renovation Partial Replacement Asphalt walks __ Walkwa cano ies Boiler replacement Fencing Partial demolition/portable classrooms Parking Lot Overlay Athletic Field Improvement Irrigation System Security cameras Energy efficient lighting Stadium stands repair Inte-rcom- - Classroom Addition Fire Alarm Upgrade Energy efficient lighting Replace roof top HVAC units Fire alarm A-sbestos- abatement Engergy efficient lighting Replace cooling tower Replace shop vent system En_ergy monitoririg system installation Building Remediation Energy efficient lighting Energy monitoring system installation Asbestos abatement HVAC renovation Energy monitoring system installation Energy efficient lighting Asbestos abatement Parking lot 6 classroom addition Parking .!_!!provements Addition HVAC controls Feb-01 $10,600 Jun-01 $43,854 Dec-04 $193,679 Jul-01 $107,835 May-01 $500,000 Aug-01 $250,000 - Aug-02 $109,1~ Jul-02 $43,639 Oct-01 $1,630,000- Nov-02 ---- $269,588 Jul-01 $12,~ Oct-04 $12,1~ Aug-01 $300,000 Aug-02 $107,000 Aug-02 $106,598 Dec-02 $134,793 Aug-01 $6,851,621 Mar-04 $11,500,000 Apr-04 The total $1.8 million Dec-01 . is what has been used Dec-01 so far on the projects Oct-01 listed completed for Sep-01 Mann. Aug-01 $65,000 Apr-05 $38,000 Jul-03 $~750 Jul-03 $36,300 Jun-01 $303,614 May-01 $235,000- Aug-01 $46,000 Feb-02 $2,155,622 Jul-04 $7_,700 Sep-04 $79,411 Feb-01 $476,000 Aug-02 $16,175 Jul-01 $253,412 Aug-02 $88,297 Dec-02 $37,203 Dec-00 $20,000 May-01 $17,145 Aug-01 $165,000 Jul-04 $103,642 Apr-01 $16,695 Jul-01 $13,000 Jul-01 $237,237 Aug-01 $10,695 May-01 $81,828 Apr-01 $10,000 Aug-02 $138,029 Aug-02 $888,778 Oct-02 $142,541 Aug-03 $2,121,226 Dec-04 $210,000 Jun-02 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MAY 26, 2005 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I I I Est. Completion Project Description Cost Date Parkview Roof replacement $273,877 Sep-01 1-P_a_rk_v_ie_w __ --_ -=- __Exterior lights __ _=: $10,784 - Nov-00 Parkview __ 1HVAC renovation \u0026amp; 700~ ea controls _ $301,938 _ Aug-01 Parkview _ Locker replacement ___ __ _ $120,000 Aug-01 Parkview Energy efficient light~ __ ____ $315,000 Jun-01 Procurement Energy monitoring system installation $5,290 Jun-02 Procurement _-_ - - Fire al~ _ - = $25,000 _ Aug-03 Pulaski Hgts. Elem -Renovation-- $1 ,193,259 __ Nov-04 Pulaski Hgts. Elem I Move playground __ _ ____ $17,000 Dec-02 Pulaski Hgts. MS Renovation ------- _ $3,755,041 __ Nov-04 Rightsell Energy efficient lighting $84,898 Apr-01 Rockefeller ~ nergy efficient lighting $137,004 Mar-01 Rockefeller ~ - Replace rooftop HVAC _ - ----=-- $539,175 Aug-01 Rockefeller _ ~rking addition __ ___ $111,742 Aug-02 Romine Asbestos abatement $10,000 Apr-02 Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $3,534,675 Mar-03 __ T rack Renovations -=---=--- __ _ $289,0~ -=- May-05 Romine Scott Field Security/Transportation Bus cameras ___ _ ___ $22,500 Jun-01 _S_ou_thw_est__ Addition __ ___ $2,000,000 Nov-04 Southwest Asbestos abatement_____ _____ $28,138 Aug-00 Southwest New roof ___ $690,000 Oct-03 ~~~:~:::: -----', ~cc-~\n~g:g:~~t~:~:i!~~:~ing - ----- :\n:~:~~\n~~:~~ ----- - --~- - Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation $4,830 Aug-02 Student Assignment--= Fire alarm -- -=- $9.~ Aug-03 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 Dec-01 Tech Ctr / Metro Renovation Technology Upgrade Addition/Renovation - Phase II --_- $3,679,000 ----:iun-04 Upgrade phone system \u0026amp; data ____ Nov-02 Terry Terry Terry Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Wakefield Washington Washington Washington Watson Watson Watson Watson Watson Western Hills Western Hills Western Hills Western Hills Western Hills Williams Williams Williams Wilson Wilson Wilson Woodruff Energy efficient lighting --- $73,850 - Feb-01 Driveway \u0026amp; Parking - - - - $83,484 - Aug-02 Media Center addition -~ ~-- $704,932 - Sep-02 _____ ~Rebuild ___ $5,300,000 Dec-04 Security cameras $8,000 Jun-01 Energy efficient lighting - ~ $74,776 Feb-01 Demolition/Asbestos Abatement $200,000 Nov-02 Fire Alarm Upgrade -- $1 {600 Oct-04 Security cameras - -- $7,900 Jun-01 -==- Energy efficient lighting___ --=-- $165,281 Apr-01 Energy monitoring system installation __ $a\":53o Jul-01 Asbestos abatement _ ___ $182,241 Aug-01 Energy efficient lighting ___ $106,868 Aug-01 Asbestos abatement $10,000 Aug-02 - - - Major renovation \u0026amp; addition -- - - $800,000 Aug-02 -=_---:: Fire Alarm Upgrade _ - - ~ $8,400 Oct-04 ADA Rest rooms___ $25,000 Aug-04 Asbestos abatement___ _ -==-- $191 ,946 Aug-02 Intercom $7,100 Dec-01 Energy efficient lighting _ --=- - $106,000 Jul-01 _ _ _ Renovation ___ _ $2,106,492 Mar-04 Parking expansions ~ _ $183,717 Dec-03 Energy efficient light~ ___ $122,719 Jun-01 -HVAC for Cafeteria = _ $56,000 Mar-05 Renovation/expansion__ ~ $1 ,263,876 Feb-04 Parking Expansion __ $110,000 Aug-03 Renovation - $246,419 Aug-02 4 !- m\u0026lt; C') :,: z 0  -\u0026lt; .C.,: 0 ~ m !I'\n%l ~ en 5z -\u0026lt; 0 N\u0026lt;J\u0026gt; 0-\u0026lt; 0 C: ~~ -\u0026lt; C') ~ z 0 \u0026gt; LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: TO: May 26, 2005 Board of Directors FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Board Auditor Report BACKGROUND: Monthly report to School Board. RATIONALE: Summary report of activities. FUNDING: No changes. RECOMMENDATION: None. PREPARED BY: Sandy Becker !II :I: 0 3m,..:. m \"\"m'' C C ~ 5 z C) ~ :z\n!.... m (\"'J :I: z 0  -\u0026lt; C \"0 C ?\nm !II :\u0026lt;l ~ \"5' .z.. . 0 ~~ oc i~.... (\"'J \u0026gt; i:\n:\nz C \u0026gt; LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Date: May 26, 2005 To: Board of Directors From@sandy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - May This is the sixty-seventh communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with one high school, two middle school and two elementary schools to resolve financial issues in their activity funds. b) Reviewing monthly financial information for all schools and assisting in resolving balance issues. c) Training school staff at schools on financial processes by request. Activities Advisory Board (AAB) a) Assist the Activities Advisory Board in its mission to strengthen the effectiveness and viability of activities in the District. b) The AAB has forwarded a Booster Club Guidelines Package to be included in official publications of the District after review. Board Policy and Regulation a) The amended Out of District Travel regulation is being implemented. Technology Training a) Monitoring technology plans and technology meetings to determine how use of technology will improve and streamline the workflow for staff persons. b) Facilitating technology upgrade in cooperation with the English Department for Yearbook and Newspaper production staff in LRSD high schools to improve access to tools needed for students and staff. a) Served as a trainer for financial portion of uts \u0026amp; Bolts, Bookkeeper \u0026amp; Secretaries Training, Security Guard Training, individual school in-service meetings, and others as needed. Working to facilitate best means to improve financial processes and increase accountability for resources. Training new bookkeepers on bookkeeping procedures as requested. Audit Report - May 2005 Page 2 of2 b) Placed training material, smart worksheets, and other helpful items on the Teachers Lounge section of the Little Rock School District web page. c) Coordinated guidelines and aids to inform and assist new activity sponsors of specific tasks relating to each activity. Added new checklist for spirit sponsors and smart spreadsheet for fundraiser reconciliation. This information is now in the Teachers Lounge section of the District web page. d) Developed skills test for financial positions. Implementing in coordination with Human Resources. Audit Area Sampling and Review of Financial Procedures Other a) Pulling samples of district expenditures to test for accuracy, accountability, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing district payroll processes for compliance, economy and efficiency, internal controls, and cost control. Working with Financial Services Payroll on internal control and processing issues. b) c) d) e) f) g) h) a) b) c) Working with Financial Services on internal controls and rules for payroll processes and implementation of a new interface system. Monitoring other selected risk areas for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing grant programs. Working with Child Nutrition on implementation of streamlined information processing system with Information Services and Child Nutrition Staff. Monitoring cost reduction efforts in the District. Monitoring combined payroll and human resources issues for compliance with board direction and internal controls. Reviewing leave accountability system. Reviewing Teacher School Supply Fund Records for recommendations. Provided technical assistance to school staff on grant writing. Served as co-chair of Strategic Team One - Financial Resources. Served as District coordinator of United Way's Day of Caring (April 17, 2005. Eleven schools participated. Problem Resolution a) I have made myself available to help resolve financial issues, assist in improving processes, and help find solutions to questions that arise. Please let me know if you need further information. My telephone number is 501-447-1115 . My e-mail is sandy.becker@lrsd.org. ~ :r 0 3: m rm rrnn m C C: n ?. 0 z G) ~ z\n!.... m n :r z ,0- 8 -\u0026lt; .C.,: ~ m ~\n%l ~ rn 0 .z.. . 0 NV, o-\u0026lt; 0 C: ~~.... n \u0026gt; f\nz C \u0026gt; DATE: TO: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 26, 2005 Board of Directors FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Technology Report BACKGROUND: Since the last Board meeting the following technology activities took place:  The District received $1.1 million in E-rate funds for funding year 2003-04, last week.  This summer we plan to refresh computers in four middle schools.  The District technology staff are getting geared up for upcoming summer projects which will include: updating computers, computer moves, and telephone moves at designated district sites. RATIONALE: To implement the LRSD Technology Plan 2003 - 2006 FUNDING: N/A RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board accept this report. PREPARED BY: Lucy Neal, Director, Technology and Media Services John Ruffins, Director, Computer Information Services !I'\nID ~ en z5 -\u0026lt; 0 N en 0-\u0026lt; 0 C: ~~ ~ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: TO: May 26, 2005 Board of Directors FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Revision of the 2005-06 Student Calendar BACKGROUND: The Board approved the 2004-05 student calendar on March 24, 2005. Since that time, new K - 12 literacy and curriculum mapping programs have been adopted. There is a need to move two (2) staff development days to the beginning of the school year. RATIONALE: This minor adjustment to the calendar will ensure that ample training is provided to our staff to better service our schools and enhance the education of our students. This change will not affect either spring break or winter vacation. FUNDING: None RECOMMENDATION: The Administration is recommending the Board's approval of the attached revised student calendar for the 2005-06 school year. PREPARED BY: Beverly Williams, Director of Human Resources :I: 0 3: ,m... m en en m 0 c::: (\") ?\n0z C) ?\nz..__~ MONTH M T JULY AUGUST I 2 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 3 4 :NOVEMBI R I DECEMBER JANUARY '06 2 3 FEBRUARY MARCH APR IL 3 4 MAY I 2 JUNE Legend * [] WV sv PC ST DAY LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT CALE DAR 2005-2006 w TH F M T w TH F M T I 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 SD SD SD SD 3 4 5 8 9 10 II 12 15 16 II I 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 SD SD 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 II 14 15 I 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 [861 - R H 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 I 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 I 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 1-l 17 18 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 11781 R I 2 5 7 7 8 9 12 13 1st Day Students H Holiday End Quarter SD Staff Development w TH F M 13 14 15 18 SD \\VD * 17 18 19 22 14 15 16 19 142] SD 19 20 21 24 16 17 18 21 WV 14 15 16 19 18 19 20 23 re 15 16 17 20 15 16 17 20 19 20 21 24 17 18 19 22 14 15 16 19 Winter Vacation R Record Days (one-half day for teachers) Spring Vacation TCD Total Contract Days (9.25 teachers) Parent Conference WD Non-student Work Day Student Days # Last Day Students T w 19 20 23 24 20 21 25 26 H 22 ')\"\u0026gt; -\" WV WV 20 21 24 25 21 22 21 22 25 26 23 24 20 21 REVISED FOR BOARD APPROVAL 5/12/05 WV WD ST SY PC TH F M T w TH F DAY H R 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 29 30 31 9 0 I re SD 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 19 I I 27 28 31 20 0 0 H H 24 25 28 29 30 17 3 0 WV WV H WV WV WV H 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 12 10 0 26 27 30 31 20 I 0.5 23 24 27 28 19 0 I [1331 SD SV sv sv sv SV 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 17 5 0 27 28 20 0 0 H 25 26 29 30 31 22 I 0 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 3 0 0.5 TOTALS 178 21 4 I STl!DE:-iTS DO NOT ATTEND ON THE DAYS SHADED ABO\\'E 1st Quarter = 42 student days 2nd Quarter = 44 student days 3rd Quarter = 4 7 student days 4th Quarter = 45 sludent days TOT AL = 178 STUDENT DAYS SD 5 I I 2 0 0 0 I 0 0 10 TCD 15 21 21 19 12 20.5 20 18 20 22 3.5 192 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: TO: May 26, 2005 Board of Directors FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: 2005 - 2005 Student Handbook Revisions BACKGROUND: The Student Handbook is revised yearly in an effort to update newly adopted District policies and comply with Arkansas State Standards and Statutes. Each school's committee, composed of students, teachers, administrators and parents, have been given an opportunity to review the handbook and submit recommendations for revision. The District-wide Student Handbook Committee reviewed the recommendations and is submitting them to the Superintendent and Board for their consideration. RATIONALE: The Student Handbook is the District's opportunity to inform parents of changes in policies and procedures regarding the students' code of conduct and academic requirements. FUNDING: Funding for the revision and production of the Student Handbook are budgeted on a yearly basis. RECOMMENDATION: The administration recommends Board approval of the attached recommendations for the revision of the 2005 -2006 Student Handbook. PREPARED BY: Linda Watson, Ed. D. Assistant Superintendent Student Discipline .,,\no O.., a.: , Ul Cl !!1 ~ Oz .z... ~\u0026gt; om\"\"\"\" ,\"-'?\u0026gt;5 0-\u0026lt; ~~ m  z -\u0026lt; DRAFT 2005-2006 STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISIONS The following information represents the recommendations for the revision of the 2005 - 2006 Student Handbook. The recommendations are presented in bold print in the text. Rule 10: Failure to Follow Bus Rules and Regulations All school rules and regulations governing student behavior apply to conduct on the school bus and at bus stops. If a student misbehaves on a bus or at a bus stop, he/she will receive a disciplinary sanction as it is outlined in the Student Handbook. NOT PERMITTED  Eating and drinking on the bus  Smoking  Playing radios, tape players or band instruments  Yelling at anyone on the bus or outside the bus  Throwing paper or any object on the floor of the bus or outside the window  Putting hands, arms or head out windows  Tampering with any of the bus safety devices  Defacing any part of a bus  Weapons Rule 16: Sexual Misconduct/Indecent Exposure Rule 16A. The act of deliberately showing private body parts/organs in a public place will not be tolerated. The student is required to participate in counseling sessions with a school counselor or administrator. (Arkansas Code 5-14-112) Kindergarten - Second Graders First Offense: Suspension: 2 days and Counseling with school counselor/administrator Second Offense: Suspension: 3-5 days and Counseling Third Offense: Suspension: 10 days and Counseling Third - Fifth Graders First Offense: Suspension: 2-4 days and Counseling Second Offense: Suspension: 5-10 days and Counseling Third Offense: Long-term suspension recommendation Rule 26A. Possession/Use of Paging Devices, Cellular Phones and/or Other Electronic Communication Devices The use or possession of a beeper or other electronic communication device (CD, MP3, DVD, IPODS, Cameras) on a school campus, a school bus or at a school-related activity, during the regular school day, is prohibited, except when they are required for medical reasons. Medical documentation must be on file with the student's administrator and school nurse. (Arkansas Codes 6-17-113 and 6-18-502) First Offense: Warning, confiscation of the device and parent conference. Second Offense: In-school suspension: 3 days Third Offense: Suspension: 5 days and probation (regular schedule schools) Suspension: 6 days and probation (block schedule schools) Fourth Offense: Long-term suspension recommendation Anti-Bullying Policy Bullying is defined as a pattern of behavior of one or more individuals intimidating one or more persons through verbal, physical, or emotional abuse\nwritten or electronically transmitted abusive messages\nor attacks on the property of another. Examples of bullying include, but are not limited to verbal taunts, name-calling and put downs, taking of money or possessions, and exclusion from peer groups within school. Bullying is prohibited while in school, on school property, in school vehicles, on school buses, at designated school bus stops, at school-sponsored activities, or at school sanctioned events. The Student Handbook will include all newly adopted or revised Board policies that pertain to students. .,,\n:c .O.,c_:, rn\" !!!~ Oz_z, ~\u0026gt; c\" m\" ~~ 5~ ~~ mz... .  ....n ~\n, ~~ z~ \u0026gt;\".,, !C .,, mr- '2n C\"l  \u0026gt; --\u0026lt; z i5 :CZ ~ -- 0 DATE: TO: FROM: May 26, 2005 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 Board of Directors Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Homeless Education Continuation Grant Application Background: The Little Rock School District is required, by federal law, to provide academic, personal and familial support and assistance to homeless students enrolled in the Little Rock School District. During the 2004-05 school year, approximately 450 homeless students were identified and provided a range of services to remove all barriers to the immediate enrollment and academic success of these students. Through the federally funded McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant, the Little Rock School District has received funding, through a competitive grant application process, to serve this target population. This proposal is a continuation application for year two funding in a three-year grant cycle. Supplemental funding is provided this program through Titles I, IV, and V to support district efforts in maintaining compliance. Goals and Objectives: 1. 2. 3. To support the academic achievement of homeless students by providing tutoring, supplemental instruction and enriched educational services to enable homeless students to meet or exceed state academic standards. To provide and maintain ongoing professional development and awareness activities to Little Rock School District personnel designed to heighten their sensitivity to and understanding of the rights and specific educational needs of homeless children and youth. To provide education and training to the parents/guardians of homeless students regarding available school and community resources, special programs and family support services relating to employment, transition housing, education and training and physical/mental health needs. ~\u0026lt; en:= C:. !!II::(\"\"') m:i::\n:oO -0 nr ill~ 0~ =l (\") ::Om Pl\"' ~ ~ 4. To eliminate all barriers to the enrollment and academic success of homeless students through coordination of transportation services, free nutrition services, provision of adequate clothing, school supplies, case management and other emergency services. Rationale: All local education agencies, who receive federal education funds are required to provide activities and services to homeless children and youth which include but are not limited to: 1) supplemental academic support\n2) expedited enrollment in school, including transportation\n3) immediate enrollment in free food services programs\nand 4) the development and maintenance of documented policies and procedures that ensure that homeless students have the same free and appropriate education services as provided to other children and youth. These services are needed to ensure that homeless students have an opportunity to meet the same challenging academic achievement standards to which all students are held. Funding: Grant Budget: $41 ,000 - No match required Recommendation: It is recommended that the board approve the submission of this grant application. Prepared By: Junious Babbs, Associate Superintendent - Administrative Services Jo Evelyn Elston, Director - Pupil Services Department Assurances McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Funds The applicant, local educational agency (LEA), will assure with the acceptance of McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance funds, the following provisions as stated in H.R. 1, Public Law 107-110, as reauthorized by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)- 2001, Title X, Part C - Homeless Education, Subtitle B of Title Vil - McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistant Act of 2002: Education for Homeless Children and Youth (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.), Sections 721-726. LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY REQUIREMENTS l) SCHOOL SELECTION (A) According to a child or youth's best interest, the local educational agency of each homeless child or youth shall continue the child or youth's education in the \"school of origin\" [Section 722(g)(3)(A)], (1) for the duration of homelessness [Section 722(g)(3)(AXi)]\n(2) for the remainder of the academic year if becomes permanently housed during the academic year [Section 722(gX3XAXiXII)]\nand/or (3) for the following academic year if becomes homeless in between academic years (Section 722(g)(3)(A)(iXI)]. (B) In determining the best interests of the child or youth for purposes of making a school assignment under paragraph (A), consideration shall be given to a request made by a parent or guardian or youth regarding a school selection [Section 722(g)(3)(BXi)]. (C) The term \"school of origin\" means the school that the child or youth attended when permanently housed, or the school in which the child or youth was last enrolled [Section 722(g)(3XG)]. (D) The choice regarding placement shall be made regardless of whether a child or youth is living with the homeless parents or has been temporarily placed elsewhere [Section 722(gX3)(F)]. (E) In the case of an unaccompanied youth, the LEA homeless liaison must assist in placement/enrollment decisions, consider the youth's wishes, and provide notice to the youth of the right to appeal under the enrollment disputes provisions [Section 722(g)(3XBXiii)]. (F) If the LEA sends the child/youth to a school other than the school of origin or the school requested by the parent or guardian, the LEA must provide written explanation to the parent or guardian, including the right to appeal under the enrollment disputes provision [Section 722(gX3XB)(ii)]. 2) ENROLLMENT (A) The school selected shall immediately enroll the child/youth in school, even if the child or youth lacks records normally required for enrollment, such as previous academic records, immuniz.ation or medical records, proof of residency, lack of birth certificate, or other documentation, guardianship issues or uniform or dress code requirements [Section 722(g)(3)(C)(i)]. (B) The terms \"enroll\" and \"enrollment\" are defined to include attending classes and participating fully in school activities [Section 725(3)]. (C) The enrolling school shall immediately contact the last school attended to obtain relevant academic and other records [Section 722(g)(3)(C)(ii)]. (D) If a child or youth lacks immuniz.ations or immuniz.ation or medical records, the enrolling school shall refer parent/guardian to the LEA homeless liaison, who shall help obtain necessary immuniz.ations or immunization or medical records [Section 722(g)(3XCXiii)]. 6 ?\"\u0026lt; cen= :e\u0026lt;n :en m:,: :c 0 -n 0,- Rl ~ C :C =is\nan mm n\u0026lt;n 0 ~ ~ ,, :c .0. ,_a , ~ Cl !!l~ Oz Z-1 ~\u0026gt; C-,, m.,, ,~-~\u0026gt; 0-1 ~~ zm - -I (E) The McKinney-Vento Act does not prohibit LEAs from requiring parents or guardians to submit contact information [Section 722(g)(3)(H)]. 3) DISPUTE RESOLUTION (A) Local educational agencies shall follow the procedures for prompt resolution of disputes regarding the educational placement of homeless children and youth according to the McKinney-Vento plan submitted by the State [Section 722(g)(l)(C)]. (B) If a dispute arises over school selection or enrollment, the child/youth must be immediately admitted to the school in which he/she is seeking enrollment, pending resolution of the dispute [Section 722(g)(3)(E)(i)]. (C) The parent or guardian shall be provided with a written explanation and a copy sent to the Office of State Coordinator of the school's decision on the dispute, including the right to appeal [Section 722(g)(3)(E)(ii)). (D) The parent/guardian/youth shall be referred to the LEA homeless liaison, who will carry out the state's grievance procedure as expeditiously as possible after receiving notice of the dispute [Section 722(g)(3)(E)(iii)]. (E) An unaccompanied youth shall be assisted by the LEA homeless liaison to ensure that the youth is immediately enrolled in school pending resolution of the dispute [Section 722(g)(3)(E)(iv)]. (4) RECORDS Any record ordinarily kept by the school, including immunization or medical records, academic records, birth certificates, guardianship records, and evaluations for special services or programs of each homeless child or youth shall be maintained [Section 722(g)(3XD)] (A) so that the records are available, in a timely fashion, when a child or youth enters a new school or school district\nand (B) in a manner consistent with Section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act. (5) TRANSPORTATION The LEA shall adopt policies and practices to ensure that transportation is provided, at the request of the parent or guardian or in the case of an unaccompanied youth, at the request of the LEA homeless liaison [Section 722(g)(l)(J)(iii)]. (A) If the homeless student continues to live in the area served by the LEA in which the school of origin is located, that LEA shall provide or arrange transportation. (B) If the homeless student moves to an area served by another LEA, though continuing his/her education at the school of origin, the LEA of origin and the LEA in which the student is living must agree upon a method to apportion responsibility and costs for transportation to the school of origin. If the LEAs cannot agree upon such a method, the responsibility and costs must be shared equally. (C) LEAs shall provide services to homeless children and youth that are comparable to those received by other students in the school selected, including transportation [Sec.722(g)(4)]. (6) COMPARABLE SERVICES (A) Each homeless child or youth shall be provided services comparable to those received by other students in the school selected, including transportation services, and education services for which the students meet eligibility criteria\nsuch as services provided under Title I or similar State or local programs\nprograms for students with disabilities\nprograms for students with limited English proficiency\nvocational or technical programs\ngifted and talented programs\nschool nutrition programs [Section 722(g)(4)]\npublic preschool programs\nand local before- and after-school care programs. 7 (B) Children and youth who are homeless and attending any school in the LEA shall be eligible for services in a Targeted Assistance School Program [Section 115(b)(2)(E)]. (7) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS Homeless children and youth shall have access to the education and other services they need to ensure that they have an opportunity to meet the same challenging State student academic achievement standards to which all students are held [Section 721 ( 4)]. (8) LEA HOMELESS LIAISON All LEAs shall designate an appropriate staff person, who may also be coordinator for other Federal programs, as a local educational agency (LEA) homeless liaison for homeless children and youth to perfonn duties described in paragraph 6(A) [Section 722(g)(1)(J)(ii)]. (A) The LEA homeless liaison shall assist unaccompanied youth in placement/enrollment decisions, including considering the youth's wishes in those decisions, and providing notice to the youth of the right to appeal such decisions under the enrollment disputes provisions [Section 722(g)(3)(B)(iii)]. (B) The LEA homeless liaison shall ensure that unaccompanied youth are immediately enrolled in school pending resolution of disputes that might arise over school enrollment or placement [Section 722(g)(3)(E)(iv)]. (C) The LEA homeless liaison shall assist children and youth who do not have immunizations, or immunization or medical records, to obtain necessary immunizations, or immunization or medical records [Section 722(g)(3)(C)(iii)]. (D) The LEA homeless liaison shall collaborate and coordinate with state coordinators and community and school personnel responsible for the provision of education and related services to homeless children and youth [Section 722(gX6XC)]. (9) SEGREGATION lt is the policy of the Congress that homelessness alone is not sufficient reason to separate students from the mainstream school environment [Section 721(3)]. (A) LEA shall adopt policies and practices to ensure that homeless children and youth are not segregated on the basis of their status as homeless or stigmatized [Section 722(g)(l)(J)(i)]. (B) The LEA application for McKinney-Vento funds shall include a description of these policies and procedures, consistent with the prohibition on segregation, and the implementation to ensure that activities carried out by the LEA will not isolate or stigmatize homeless children and youth [Section 723(b)(5)]. (C) Services provided with McKinney-Vento funds shall not replace the regular academic program and shall be designed to expand upon or improve services provided as part of the school's regular academic program [Section 723(a)(3)]. (10) AGENCY COORDINATION (A) Local educational agency (LEA) serving homeless children and youth and receiving a McKinney-Vento funds shall coordinate the provision of McKinney-Vento funded services with local social service agencies and other agencies or programs providing services to homeless children and youth and their families, including services and programs funded under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act [Section 722(gXSXA)(i)]. (B) LEA receiving McKinney-Vento funds shall coordinate with other LEAs on interdistrict issues, such as transportation or transfer of school records [Section 722(g)(5)(A)(ii)]. (C) LEA homeless liaison duties include the collaboration and coordination with state coordinators and community and school personnel responsible for the provision of education and related services to homeless children and youth [Section 722(g)(6)(C)]. 8 \"'O\n,, .0,.,c,c rn C) ~?\nOz .z... ~\u0026gt; c-o m\"'O\n~ 5~ ii!~ m .. z -f DATE: . TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 26, 2005 Board of Directors Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Measuring the Vision BACKGROUND: The Little Rock School District's vision is to become the highest achieving urban school district in the nation. The Planning, Research, and Evaluation Department (PRE) has been asked to develop a plan and a process to measure progress towards achieving the vision. RATIONALE: PRE has developed an evaluation plan that will allow us to measure progress, over time, against three groups: 1. the eleven largest districts in Arkansas 2. a norm group of ten districts located outside of Arkansas that mirror our District's demographics and socio-economic levels but whose students are currently achieving at a much higher level 3. a group of ten of the highest performing districts in the country A timeline has been defined to show when data will be collected and reported. By the end of June, 2005, the following tasks will be completed:  gain support from school district personnel and community,  identify benchmarking partners,  determine data measures to be collected ,  collect baseline data from each district (2003-04 scores), and  notify each district of our intent to collect and compare data over time.\ni\u0026gt;\u0026lt; V, i= C: 3:VJ 3:C\"\u0026gt; m:,:\n_,ooO c-,r ill~ c:,\nJO =I :S\n,oC\"\u0026gt; mm C\") V, ~ ~ .,,\nJO .0. , a_, ~ C) !a~ Oz_z. ~\u0026gt; cm\"\"\"\" ~~ r\u0026gt; 0-\u0026lt; ~~ m  .z.. . By the end of September PRE staff will collect comparative data, analyze, and report the data to the Board of Directors, including determining where the school district is in relation to each group we are measuring against and making projections for gains within the next 1-3 years. See attached file for specific districts named within each group. FUNDING: Not Necessary Eleven Largest Districts in Arkansas District Little Rock Pulaski County Springdale Fort Smith Rogers Bentonville North Little Rock Conway Favetteville Cabot Brvant Norm Group District Little Rock Beaumont ISO Muscogee County Durham Chatham County Richmond County Clayton Indianapolis Portsmouth Norfolk City Caddo Parish McK.innev ISO Rockwall ISO Forsvth County Geor2ia wwo:i DNINMV31 M3ll'fflS NOllll:llldd\\f lN~D a State Enrollment Arkansas 23,225 Arkansas 17,364 Arkansas 14,384 Arkansas 12,854 Arkansas 12,755 Arkansas 9,165 Arkansas 8,722 Arkansas 8,424 Arkansas 8,195 Arkansas 8,061 Arkansas 6,589 State Enrollment Arkansas 23,225 Texas 20,612 Georgia 32,944 North Carolir 30,794 Georgia 34,554 Georgia 34,691 Georgia 49,594 Indiana 40,731 Virginia 15,977 Virginia 36,745 Louisiana 44,556 Texas 15.155 Texas 9 488 Geor2ia 20.407 O.lSIH Nlf:llM3Wlf DNIH:lV3.l '.NQlllf:llldd\\f lN~D :i Reading - 2003 Percent Proficient White Black 75.5% 32.4% 52.8% 30.6% 68.4% na 64.0% 32.4% no data no data no data no data 64.8% 29.4% 70.0% 36.5% 70.3% 56.4% 64.5% na 59.4% na Reading - 2003 Percent Proficient White Black 75.5% 32.4% 91.5% 71.0% 89.8% 75.5% 91.6% 69.7% 86.2% 69.3% 82.7% 72.3% 84.0% 77.4% 56.4% 40.6% 79.3% 60.4% 85.1% 65.5% 78.9% 39.1% 94% 81% 94% 84% 94% 88% 1N3Wd013A30 l'INOISS3~0Md '.NQl.llf:llldd\\f lN~D g Math - 2003 Percent Proficient White Black 65.5% 18.5% 47.6% 20.6% 64.9% na 59.7% 28.6% no data no data no data no data 51.0% 14.5% 65.1% 28.1% 73.9% 46.3% 64.2% na 57.4% na Math-2003 Percent Proficient White Black 65.5% 86.3% 82.7% 92.4% 76.7% 74.0% 75.4% 56.6% 80.3% 85.6% 78.7% 93% 91% 85% :3NNOSM3d \"If JnOS3M N'IWOH \"Xl 18.5% 60.0% 60.1% 73.2% 52.4% 56.0% 61.3% 39.5% 60.5% 69.2% 36.3% 74% 77% 84% Percent Enrollment White Black 25.2% 68.7% 57.3% 39.5% 63.2% 1.2% 59.0% 14.6% no data no data no data no data 38.2% 57.6% 74.4% 20.9% 79.7% 8.4% 96.2% 0.7% 94.4% 2.4% Percent Enrollment White Black 25.2% 68.7% 23.0% 63.8% 33.1% 60.0% 28.0% 58.9% 28.7% 65.7% 25.1% 69.9% 14.3% 69.6% 31.1% 57.9% 26.8% 71.3% 26.4% 68.6% 35.3% 62.9% 67% 8.90% 80% 4.80% 91% 0.60% AM3AO:l3M 1103M:) / M3WWns \"If S3:llAM3S lOOH:lS mi\\ Highest Performing Districts District State Brazosoort ISO Texas Carroll ISO Texas Coooell ISO Texas Cypress Fairbar ISO Texas Frisco ISO Texas Ft. Sam HoustonTexas Texas Grapevine-Colleyville ISO Texas Katy ISO Texas Lewisville ISO Texas McKinney ISO Texas Rockwall ISO Texas Forsyth County Georgia Georgia Enrollment 13,105 7,186 9,891 70,985 11,144 1,160 13,797 39,478 42,922 15,155 9,488 20,407 Reading - 2003 Percent Proficient White Black 93% 97% 94% 94% 95% 95% 94% 93% 93% 94% 94% 94% Math - 2003 Percent Proficient Percent Enrollment White Black White Black 82% 92% 78% 51 9.9 97% 96% 97% 92 1.8 85% 93% 78% 73 3.9 84% 93% 78% 54 10.6 89% 94% 85% 73 7.8 88% 89% 74% 41 36.6 84% 93% 79% 82 3.2 84% 93% 78% 67 6.2 84% 92% 76% 71 7.8 81% 93% 74% 67 8.9 84% 91% 77% 80 4.8 88% 85% 84% 91 0.6 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: May 26, 2005 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: US Department of Education- grant submission: Professional Development for Arts Educators BACKGROUND: The District proposes to submit a Professional Development for Arts Educators grant application to implement a high-quality professional development model program in elementary music and visual arts at high poverty elementary schools. The elementary schools to be included are: Franklin, Stephens, Baseline, Wakefield, Watson, Woodruff, Chicot, Wilson, Rightsell, Meadowcliff, Bale, Mabelvale, Cloverdale, Brady, Washington, Western Hills, Romine, Rockefeller, Dodd, McDermott, King, Otter Creek and Carver. The purpose of this program is to strengthen standards-based arts education programs and to help ensure that all students meet challenging State academic content standards and challenging State student academic achievement standards in the arts. This threeyear grant would begin in October 2005. RATIONALE: The LRSD Professional Development for Arts Educators proposal will include extensive professional development reflecting up-to-date knowledge from research and effective practices in the areas of music and visual arts as well as opportunities for the integration of arts across the curriculum. FUNDING: Year One - Year Two - Year Three - Total Request - $350,000 $350,000 $350,000 $1,050,000 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board approve submission of the Professional Development for Arts Educators proposal. PREPARED BY: Olivine Roberts, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum ?\u0026gt; \u0026lt; u,= C:. == (J) 3r:::n m:C\no 0 -n 0,- ~ ~ c::o ::is ::on mm nu, ~ ~ .\n,,\u0026gt;, .X C: a,\no C: nu, $:z ~~ Ou, .,,m ~~ :c n Om ,O-U\u0026gt; a, C: __.n ~\n, Q~ z~ G) \u0026gt; \u0026gt;-,, 3r:::.,, m ,- 2!! 1'i n\u0026gt; \u0026gt;--\u0026lt; z i5 :c z ~ -- 0 DATE: TO: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 26, 2005 Board of Directors FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: US Department of Education - grant submission: Teaching American History Grant Program BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Education released a request for proposals for the Teaching American History Grant program. The purpose of the program is to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of traditional American history. RATIONALE: Grant awards assist local educational agencies, in partnership with entities that have extensive content expertise, to develop, document, evaluate, and disseminate innovative, cohesive models of professional development. By helping teachers to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of traditional American history as a separate subject matter within the core curriculum, the program will improve instruction and raise student achievement. The district will partner with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Department of History, National History Day, and the Clinton Library. All LRSD teachers of American History will be involved in this grant initiative. FUNDING: Total Three Year Request $1,000,000 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board approve submission of the Teaching American History proposal to the US Department of Education on June 14, 2005. PREPARED BY: Olivine Roberts, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum\ni\u0026gt;\u0026lt; u, = C:. 31::Y\u0026gt; 31::0 m::C\ncO -0 (') ,- ~ ~ o::c =I :$\ncC'\u0026gt; mm (') u, ~ ~ ?\u0026lt; ?\u0026gt;2 ril~\ncZ u,\nc om zu, zO ,m- :c,:, ?\u0026gt;x -c C: tD\nc C: (') u, i\nz m~ 0 u, ..,m ~~ ::,:0 Om ,0- u, tD C: \"' DATE: TO: FROM: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 May 26, 2005 Board of Directors Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: US Department of Education - grant submission: Smaller Learning Communities Program BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of Education released a request for proposals for the Smaller Learning Communities program. The purpose of the program is to raise the academic performance of all high school students and to secure the skills necessary for future success in postsecondary education and adult life. Students are encouraged to take more rigorous courses, especially in the areas of math and science. RATIONALE: Grant awards assist local educational agencies, in partnership with local high schools, to: 1) restructure the target schools into smaller learning communities based on students' career and academic interests to create a more personalized and supportive school environment\n2) improve overall academic achievement in reading and mathematics for all students and narrow the achievement gap that exists between minority and non-minority students\nand 3) enhance teacher capacity to incorporate research based instructional strategies into their daily teaching practices that engage student in learning through targeted, ongoing professional development and capacity building activities. The district will partner with the Southern Regional Educational Board, High Schools that Work, in the implementation of this program. This grant initiative will include Hall and Parkview High Schools. FUNDING: Total Five Year Request $1 ,600,000 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the board approve submission of the Smaller Learning Communities proposal to the US Department of Education on June 7, 2005. PREPARED BY: Olivine Roberts, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum =\"'\u0026lt; cni= C:\ni:cn 31:C\"\u0026gt; m::C\n_:coO c-,r- ~~ o::c =l :S ~ ~ c-,Cll ~ ~ ?\u0026lt; :\"'2 ~~\n:cZ Cll::0 om zcn zO m c: r- :c =\"'x \"D . C: a, :c C: (\")Cl) $: z ~~ Oen -nm f'l~ ::cC\"\u0026gt; Om ocn r-a, C: \"' 0 0 0 z ~ 6 z (/) DATE: TO: FROM: May 26, 2005 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 Board of Directors Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Credit Recovery Program for Secondary Schools BACKGROUND: The Little Rock School District supports the tenet that additional time and resources should be made available to students with needs that are not met during the regular school year. RATIONALE: There is a compelling need to continue to provide interventions aimed at removing the barriers of our low-performing students. To this end, a credit recovery program will be offered during a six (6) week summer session which is designed to assist our students in overcoming their learning challenges while developing their potential so that they may reach their educational goals and become productive and worthy citizens. FUNDING: In compliance with Arkansas Statute 6-16-702, districts offering summer school for the purpose of remediating student failures must provide the program free of charge to enrolled students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. For the 2004-05 school year, in grades 6-12, the LRSD has 5,615 eligible for the free lunch program and 811 on the reduced-price lunch program. Costs to the district for tuition-free summer school for identified students are estimated at $289,000 for staff salaries and $9,180 for transportation for middle school students (stops throughout the city). Detailed costs will be available later. ?\u0026lt; ?\"2 ~ f\n0 z (J)\n0 om zrn zO me: ,.... :0 .!'.:\u0026gt;, z )\u0026gt; z (\") \u0026gt;,.... (J) .\n,,,,,.x C: CD :0 C: c-, en $: z ~~ Oen -nm en\no ~~ Om ,o... . en CD C: \"' RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of this program that will afford our low-performing students the opportunity to recover credits for failed classes. PREPARED BY: Dr. Marian Lacey, Assistant Superintend, Secondary Schools DATE: TO: FROM: May 26, 2005 Board of Directors LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Personnel Changes BACKGROUND: None RATIONALE: To staff allocated positions within the District FUNDING: Operating Fund RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the following personnel changes be approved at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications. In accordance with A.CA 6-17-1502, it is recommended that one additional year of probationary status is provided for all teachers who have been employed in a school district in this state for three (3) consecutive years. Teachers with an effective date of employment after August 19, 2004 for regular schools are considered intern teachers. Teachers with an effective date of employment after August 9, 2004 for EYE are considered intern teachers. PREPARED BY: Beverly Williams~ctor of Human Resources .!=.,' z \u0026gt;z (\"') \u0026gt;,.... en .?.\u0026gt;, \u0026gt;. \u0026lt; C: Dl\n,:, C: c-, en $:z m~ .O.,emn Q~ Om ,o.... en Dl C: \"' !JI (\"') 0 z en C: ~ z C\u0026gt; ~ ~ m lC mz 0 0 0 z ~ 0z (/J Personnel Changes Page 2 May 26, 2005 NAME START DATE/ POSITION / SCHOOL END DATE Resignations!Terminations Certified Employees Anderson, Timothy Oral Communications/ 8-7-03 Reason: Leaving the city MCCLELLAN 4-27-05 Beggs, Melinda English/ 1-21-80 Reason: Retired CENTRAL 6-6-05 Belotti, Virginia Librarian/ 8-19-87 Reason: Retired CARVER 6-10-05 Biehslich, Lisa Art/ 8-13-02 Reason: Accepted another HALL 6-6-05 position Bolden, Alice Geography/ 8-22-88 Reason: Retired SOUTHWEST 6-6-05 Brandon, Barbara Reading/ 8-12-99 Reason: Retired SOUTHWEST 6-6-05 Briscoe, Ill Joseph Physical Science/ 8-24-87 Reason: Retired FOREST HEIGHTS 6-6-05 Carson, Leon English/ 8-24-92 Reason: Retired SOUTHWEST 6-6-05 Carson , Rene Lead Teacher/ 8-27-74 Reason: Retired SCIENCE 6-16-05 Comins, Ruth Spanish/ 9-5-00 Reason: Leaving the city DUNBAR 6-6-05 Daniel, Anita Math/ 8-11-04 Reason: Leaving the city MCCLELLAN 6-6-05 Davis, Dorothy Reading SpecialisU 9-7-71 Reason: Retired CLOVERDALE 6-6-05 MIDDLE Deaton, Betty Elementary V/ 8-24-87 Reason: Retired BASELINE 6-6-05 SALARY ANNUAL CLASS SALARY 1-02 30617.00 TCH925 4-18 53061.00 TCH925 2-17 49217.00 LIB950 1-03 31195.00 TCH925 1-17 47715.00 TCH925 5-19 55776.00 TCH925 6-21 60020.00 TCH925 5-19 55776.00 TCH10 6-21 60020.00 TCH105 1-05 33506.00 TCH925 1-06 34661.00 TCH925 6-21 60020.00 TCH925 2-17 49217.00 TCH925 Personnel Changes Page3 May 26, 2005 .!=.,' z START DATE/ SALARY ANNUAL \u0026gt;z n CLASS SALARY NAME POSITION / SCHOOL END DATE \u0026gt;,.... CJ) Doolittle, Heidi Elementary II/ 8-7-03 1-02 30617.00 Reason: Accepted another FRANKLIN 6-6-05 TCH925 position Duerkop, Melanie Lead Teacher/ 8-7-02 4-14 48439.00 Reason: Accepted another ENGLISH 6-6-05 TCH925 ~g~ position m~,..n.. ..,o ,-!!? oz -\u0026lt; Cl Dumas, Elaine Librarian/ 8-23-71 5-20 57276.00 ~~ Reason: Retired CENTRAL 6-7-05 LIB950 ::c~ ~~ ZCJ\u0026gt; Dyson, Carol Art/ 8-27-74 5-20 57276.00 Cl Reason: Retired WILLIAMS 6-6-05 TCH925 Eddings, Aminah Math/ 7-22-99 3-07 38820.00 Reason: Personal PULASKI HEIGHTS 6-6-05 TCH925 MIDDLE \u0026gt;\"\" .\u0026gt;\u0026lt; C: CD Ervin, Nickey Algebra 1/ 11-17-92 4-09 42662.00\n,o C: C\")CJ) Reason: Accepted another J. A. FAIR 6-6-05 TCH925 !\nz position ~~ OCJ\u0026gt; ..,m ~~ Fuller, Karonda Elementary Ill/ 8-11-04 4-01 34575.00 :en Om Reason: Going back to OTTER CREEK 6-6-05 TCH925 ,O...C. J\u0026gt; CD C: school \"' Gage, Mary English/ 9-21-77 6-21 60020.00 Reason: Retired HALL 6-6-05 TCH925 ?' Gilbert, Jean Special Education/ 1-3-66 4-19 54561 .00 n 0 Reason: Retired GEYER SPRINGS 6-6-05 SPE925 z CJ) ,C...:. --\u0026lt; z Gray, Carolyn Gifted and Talented/ 8-21-73 6-21 60020.00 Cl Reason: Retired FRANKLIN 6-6-05 G\u0026amp;T925 \u0026gt; Cl\n,o m m ~ Green, Christine American History/ 9-2-69 6-21 60020.00 m z Reason: Retired HALL 6-6-05 TCH925 Hendrickson, Tina Chemistry/ 8-9-00 6-05 41189.00 Reason: Accepted another PARKVIEW 6-6-05 TCH925 position 0 0 Henry, Sarah English/ 9-30-74  4-19 54561.00 0 z Reason: Retired PARKVIEW 6-6-05 TCH925 ~ 0 z CJ') Personnel Changes Page4 May 26, 2005 NAME Hiddleston, Steven Reason: Leaving the city Hollingsworth, Judy Reason: Retired Howard, Caroline Reason: Retired Johnson, Kristie Reason: Personal Johnson, Wondrue Reason: Retired Lacey, Marian Reason: Retired Lasker, Alberta Reason: Retired Leffingwell, Donald Reason: Personal Lewallen, Marilyn Reason: Retired Maher, Donna Reason: None given Mahnken, Susan Reason: Retired Mays, Romonda Reason: Personal McFadden, Charles Reason: Retired McFadden, Sandra Reason: Retired POSITION/ SCHOOL Science/ J. A. FAIR Elementary II/ CHICOT Business Education/ HALL Art/ J. A. Fair Guidance Counselor/ CENTRAL Assistant Superintendent/ ADMINISTRATION Special Education/ HALL Physics/ HALL Special Education/ PULASKI HEIGHTS MIDDLE Instrumental Music/ MABELVALE MIDDLE Reading/ BOOKER Home Economics/ CLOVERDALE MIDDLE Science/ CLOVERDALE MIDDLE Physical Education/ FOREST HEIGHTS START DATE/ SALARY ANNUAL END DATE CLASS SALARY 8-11-04 4-05 38041.00 6-6-05 TCH925 8-24-87 1-17 47715.00 6-6-05 TCH925 9-29-97 1-14 43904.00 6-7-05 TCH950 12-15-93 4-11 44973.00 6-6-05 TCH925 1-26-70 6-21 60020.00 6-16-05 CNL 10 8-27-74 79-20 107424.00 6-30-05 ADC12 10-07-87 4-19 54561 .00 4-15-05 SPE925 4-1-99 5-06 40756.00 6-6-05 TCH925 1-3-72 6-21 60020.00 5-26-05 SPE925 8-25-03 6-05 41189.00 6-6-05 TCH925 8-20-79 6-21 60020.00 6-6-05 TCH925 8-2-00 3-04 35354.00 6-6-05 TCH925 8-17-90 1-15 45059.00 6-6-05 TCH925 1-26-70 1-17 47715.00 6-6-05 TCH925 Personnel Changes Page 5 May 26, 2005 .~., z START DATE/ SALARY ANNUAL \u0026gt;z (\") NAME POSITION/ SCHOOL END DATE CLASS SALARY \u0026gt; r- \"' McGowan, Doris Elementary 1/ 8-24-87 5-20 57276.00 Reason: Retired GEYER SPRINGS 6-6-05 TCH925 McLennan, Ann Elementary Ill/ 8-24-87 4-19 54561.00 Reason: Retired BRADY 6-6-05 TCH925 ~g~ mC\"\u0026gt; Means, Barbara Title 1/ 8-24-87 6-18 56209.00 .3r,:: ,ro- Reason: Personal SOUTHWEST 6-23-05 TCH11 ro- z!!! -\u0026lt; C) Hi~ Moore, Joyce Special Education/ 8-15-94 4-17 51905.00 x~ i\no Reason: Retired HENDERSON 6-30-05 SPE925 -ZC\"/\u0026gt;' C) Mothershed Lucille Math/ 8-20-79 6-21 60020.00 Reason: Retired HENDERSON 6-6-05 TCH925 Mulkey, Mary Music/ 8-13-98 1-17 47715.00 Reason: Retired OTTER CREEK 6-6-05 TCH925 .\u0026gt;,, x . C: c:, Peyton, Emma Business Education/ 8-20-79 6-21 60020.00\no C: (\")(/) Reason: Retired CENTRAL 6-6-05 VOC105 $:z ~~ 0\"' Phillips, Tabitha Principal/ 8-14-78 69-20 79692.00 -nm !!l~ Reason: Retired MABEL VALE 6-29-05 ADC11X :z:(\") Om OV\u0026gt; ELEMENTARY r-c:, C: \"' Roachell, Richard Social Studies/ 8-12-03 1-02 30617.00 Reason: Personal ALC 6-6-05 TCH925 Robinson, Renee Journalism/ 9-13-99 4-06 39196.00 ~ Reason: Accepted another CENTRAL 6-6-05 TCH925 (\") 0 z position \"' C: r- -\u0026lt; z Scogin, Annette Assistant Director/ 7-22-03 56-14 45192.00 C) \u0026gt; Reason: Accepted another ATHLETICS 6-30-05 ADC105 C)\no m position m 3r:: m z Simpson, Angie 4 Yr. Old/ 8-22-88 3-18 51874.00 Reason: Retired GEYER SPRINGS 6-6-05 4YR925 Stewart, Shirley Physical Education/ 9-25-61 4-19 54561 .00 Reason: Retired PULASKI HEIGHTS 6-6-05 TCH925 0 MIDDLE 0 0 z Tankersley, Abby Elementary I/ 8-13-01 1-12 41593.00 )\u0026gt; -i Reason: Personal GIBBS 6-6-05 TCH925 5 z CJ) Personnel Changes Page 6 May 26, 2005 NAME Thomason, Marian Reason: Retired Tidmore, Jerome Reason: Retired Wade, Roy Reason: Retired Walker, Ella Reason: Retired Wilder, Barbara Reason: Retired Wittenburg, Amy Reason: Accepted another position Wilson, Priscilla Reason: Retired Winston, Jane Reason: Retired Zakrzewski, Merry Reason: Retired START DATE/ POSITION/ SCHOOL END DATE Fine Arts/ 8-18-86 FOREST HEIGHTS 6-6-05 Math/ 8-7-90 MCCLELLAN 6-6-05 Assistant Principal 8-14-67 HALL 7-1-05 Assistant Principal 8-27-74 HALL 6-13-05 Algebra I/ 8-25-75 CENTRAL 6-6-05 Speech Pathology/ 8-12-99 FRANKLIN 6-6-05 Elementary Ill/ 8-20-90 CARVER 6-6-05 4 Yr. Old/ 1-27-75 FRANKLIN 6-7-05 Math/ 8-22-77 FOREST HEIGHTS 6-6-05 New Certified Employees NONE Resignations/Terminations Non-Certified Employees Agnew, Henrean Reason: Retired Bennett, Georgetta Reason: Job Abandonment Bus Driver/ TRANSPORTATION Instructional Aide/ ALC 11-18-98 6-3-05 8-17-98 5-10-05 SALARY ANNUAL CLASS SALARY 3-18 51874.00 TCH925 3-14 46908.00 TCH925 66-20 72864.00 ADC105 66-20 72864.00 ADC105 6-20 58520.00 TCH925 62-10 47976.00 SPE925 2-15 46561.00 TCH925 6-21 60020.00 4YR925 6-21 60020.00 TCH925 3-07 14368. 00 BUSDRV 33-11 13875.00 INA925 Personnel Changes Page 7 May 26, 2005 .~., z START DATE/ SALARY ANNUAL \u0026gt;z (\") NAME POSITION / SCHOOL END DATE CLASS SALARY ,\u0026gt;- CJ) Bolton, Mattie Custodian/ 2-3-92 31-15 17281.00 Reason: Job Abandonment M. L. KING 2-1-05 CUS928 Bracy, Saundra Assistant Registrar/ 8-8-03 39-02 19020.00 Reason: Leaving the city HALL 6-10-05 ~g~ Bryant, Rodney Instructional Aide/ 1-05-04 33-17 16595.00 m\u0026lt;\"\u0026gt; 31: ,- \"C 0 Reason: Accepted another CHICOT 5-20-05 INA925 ,- !!! oz -\u0026lt; C) position rn~ :r:~ Caradine, Charles Bus Driver/ 3-1-00 3-05 13466.00 ~_\n:\n,c:: ZCJ\u0026gt; Reason: Retired TRANSPORTATION 6-23-05 BUSDRV C) Curry, Virginia Instructional Aide/ 9-8-87 33-17 16595.00 Reason: Retired BOOKER 6-6-05 INA185 Dukes, Raynard Security Officer/ 2-2-03 36-11 15929.00 \u0026gt; Reason: None Given J. A. FAIR 5-10-05 SOFR9  \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \"C. C: a,\nc C: (\")CJ) Farmer, Dennis Custodian/ 1-10-05 31-07 13616.00 ~z Reason : Personal DUNBAR 4-6-05 CUS925 ~~ OCJ\u0026gt; ..,m CJ)\nc Faulkner, Janet Child Nutrition/ 11-1-04 3-01 9350.00 ~~ Om Reason: Personal WILLIAMS 4-25-05 FSH550 ,O-CJ\u0026gt; a, C: c,, Floyd, Betty Instructional Aide/ 9-6-90 33-17 16595.00 Reason: Deceased ALC 5-13-05 INA925 Givens, Vera CARE/ 2-21-05 3-15 10.05 !l' Reason : None Given CARE 4-22-05 CARE per hour (\") 0 z en C: Grimmett, Jeffrey Instructional Aide/ 8-21-00 33-12 14291.00 ,- --\u0026lt; Reason: Going back to J. A. FAIR 6-6-05 INA925 z C) school \u0026gt; C)\nc m m 31: Hudson, Harold Custodian/ 8-20-93 31-15 17281.00 mz Reason : Resigned without CENTRAL 4-7-05 CUS928 notice Hill, Joanna Bus Driver/ 8-28-78 3-11 16390.00 Reason : Retired TRANSPORTATION 6-3-05 BUSDRV ri Lem, Louie ROTC/ 12-1-88 51-20 46572.00 C 0 Reason: Retired PARKVIEW 6-30-05 AN12 z )\u0026gt; --\u0026lt; 6 z C/) Personnel Changes Page 8 May 26, 2005 NAME Mitchell, Kashunda Reason: None Given Murphy, Demetria Reason: Job Abandonment Parker, Michelle Reason: Personal Putt, Paulette Reason: Retired Qualls, Lynda Reason: Retired Robertson, Jr. Thomas Reason: Accepted another position Shaw, Elvan Reason: Terminated - no appeal pending Smith, Tammy Reason: Going back to school Steverson, Patrick Reason: Accepted another position Tolbert, William Reason: Leaving the city Tucker, Kelsey Reason: Personal Williams, Mary Reason: None Given Williams, Bertha Reason: None Given Wright, Lona Reason: Retired POSITION/ SCHOOL CARE/ CARE Custodian/ MCCLELLAN Child Nutrition/ FOREST PARK Bookkeeper/ VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Secretary/ MANN Air Force-ROTC/ CENTRAL Custodian/ FULBRIGHT Instructional Aide/ J. A. FAIR Custodian/ METROPOLITAN CARE/ CARE Instructional Aide/ BASELINE CARE/ CARE Custodian/ METROPOLITAN Instructional Aide/ OTTER CREEK START DATE/ SALARY ANNUAL END DATE CLASS SALARY 1-24-05 2-02 7.70 4-26-05 CARE per hour 6-10-04 31-01 11379.00 4-19-05 CUS928 9-20-99 3-06 9575.00 4-19-05 FSH550 10-1-67 42-20 35592.00 6-13-05 CLK11 8-15-85 38-20 31596.00 6-10-05 CLK10 8-17-92 56-20 54060.00 6-15-05 AN10 9-9-02 31-05 12821 .00 5-19-05 CUS928 2-24-94 33-17 16595.00 6-6-05 INA925 8-4-04 31-01 11 379.00 4-19-05 CUS928 3-6-03 3-06 8.54 6-3-05 CARE per hour 8-20-97 33-15 15637.00 5-17-05 INA925 10-4-04 1-05 7.56 4-18-05 CARE per hour 9-9-91 31-01 14532.00 5-5-05 CUS12 1-3-01 33-11 13875.00 6-6-05 INA925 Personnel Changes Page 9 May 26, 2005 NAME Dawson, Bruce Gordon, Mary START DATE/ POSITION / SCHOOL END DATE New Non-Certified Employees CARE/ 4-22-05 CARE CARE/ 4-18-05 CARE SALARY CLASS 4-01 CARE 3-09 CARE ANNUAL SALARY 6.25 per hour 9.00 per hour ~g~ mn 3....,.1 ,:o' ~ oz -\u0026lt; C) Hl Rl %~ ~\nc ~\n,:: zcn C) \u0026gt;., , .\u0026gt;\u0026lt; CCD\nc C (\") (/) $:z m~ Ou, \"Tim ~~ %(\") Om o,-cn CD C \"' !Xl (\") 0 z (/) C !::\nz C) ~ Rl m lC zm ~ C 0 z ~ 6z CJ'\u0026gt; DATE: May 26, 2005 TO: Board of Directors LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Appointment of the Director of Professional Development BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors voted on March 24, 2005, to approve and accept the organizational audit report as submitted, and directed the Superintendent to move forward to implement the restructuring efforts. The audit recommendations will be used as a blueprint and changes will be made following Board policies, Arkansas law and established school district practices. RATIONALE: The position of Director of Professional Development is critical to the District as it begins planning for the professional development workshops for certified staff during the 2005- 06 school year. This individual will work with building level administrators to determine the needs of the District's staff in order to meet all educational goals. The Director will also advise the Senior Director of Curriculum regarding all professional training needs, trainers, schedules, and any new topics for professional training. FUNDING: This position will be funded from the District's operating budget according to the appropriate salary schedule. RECOMMENDATION: I am pleased to appoint Dr. Lloyd Sain, to the position of Director of Professional Development. Dr. Sain's resume and a job description are attached for your review. PLEASE POST REVISED LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 18, 2005 PLEASE POST REVISED The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2005-06 school year. POSITION: Director - Professional Development OUALIFICA TIONS: 1. A valid Arkansas License as a Supervisor or Administrator or be eligible for same. 2. Master's Degree with special interest/experience in professional development. 3. Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching and supervisory experience. 4. Expertise and experience related to learning/thinking skills. 5. Mastery of effective teaching techniques. 6. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 7. Strong interpersonal skills. 8. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills. NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW. JOB GOAL: To provide the leadership and technical assistance to establish and maintain a Professional Development Component for LRSD in order to respond to the learning needs of its school population/staff (certified and non certified), Board of Directors and patrons. ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports Directly to Senior Director - Curriculum Job Titles which report directly to Director - Professional Development Coordinator( s) of Professional Development \"!\"x \"D. C: a, (\"\"') CC/:) ~z ~~ Ov, .,,m ~~ :en Om OV\u0026gt; r a, C: \"' !XI (\") 0 z C/) C: !:\nz Cl ~ ~ m 31: zm 0 C 0 z ~ 0 z VI ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS I RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: 1. Assumes responsibility for planning, coordinating and successfully implementing ongoing professional development activities and programs in the Little Rock School District. 2. Plans, coordinates, and successfully implements customized training opportunities in the areas of instructional methods, use of data, assessment for learning, curricula, classroom management strategies, parent involvement, and parent education 3. Assists principals and others with building-level professional development needs and activities. 4. Conducts in-service sessions for specified groups of employees who must deal with special problems, (e.g., principals and assistant principals will participate in in-service sessions which address the problem of closing the achievement gap of students). 5. Continually investigates possible funding sources and other sources for Little Rock School District Professional Development and to work with area universities, state agencies, and foundations whenever possible and appropriate. 6. Develops, plans and directs a progress monitoring/ assessment system for determining the effectiveness of the district's professional development programs. 7. Keeps abreast of current trends and effective practices regarding pedagogy, assessment, and professional development at district, state and national levels. 8. Serves as the liaison between LRSD and the office of Professional Quality Enhancement at ADE. 9. Coordinates and manages the Aspiring Principals Program consistent with the Associate Superintendent's direction, district priorities and state regulations. 10. Directs, oversees and evaluates the performance of Professional Development staff members including their ability to service the needs ofLRSD. 11. Plans and directs a quality induction program for novice and new teachers to the district. 12. Manages all budgetary components of the Professional Development department. 13. Approves salary credit information for the LRSD employees, approves staff development proposals, administers professional advancement credit and equivalency clock hour systems, and maintains the information by schools on the computer. 14. Distributes combined salary credit and in-services information every nine weeks to all LRSD employees. 15. Serves on the Tri-District Council to improve the relations between the three districts. (North Little Rock, Pulaski County, and Little Rock) 16. Serves on the Professional Development Strategic Planning Council, the Arkansas Department of Education Committee, The National Professional Development Council Committee, and the State Professional Development Committee. 17. Organizes and provides leadership opportunities for district staff. 18. Secures grant money to enhance the Professional Development Department. 19. Performs other duties as may be assigned. SALARY AND TERMS\nPay0l - Grade 73 - $50,928 - $89,808 - Twelve month administration contract (250 days), plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement on the salary range will be determined based upon experience and education. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. APPLICATIO DEADLINE: April 25, 2005, or any time later until a satisfactory applicant is recommended and approved. SEND RESUMES/INQUIRES: Beverly Williams -Director Little Rock School District HUMAN RESOURCES 810 W Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone 501-447-1100 Fax 501-447-1162 NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITIO DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services. It is the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. ?\"x \"C  C CD\n,oc (\")\"' ~z ~~ Oen -nm ~~ :,:(\") Om o,...c n CD ,C,. 0 C 0 z ~ 0z Cl) Lloyd Sain, Jr., Ed.D Lsainjr@sbcglobal.net or Llovd.Sain@LRSD.org 2300 Rebsamen Park Road, Apt. A208 Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 H: (501) 280-0593 W: 501-447-1016 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY:  To believe that effective leadership offers to its organization support, delegation, coaching, and direction as it appropriately creates, coordinates, monitors, and adjusts to the environment in achieving institutional effectiveness and reaching its vision.  To believe and promote that all children, despite their economic status or available resource, are capable of learning and achieving when appropriate systems, programs, and instructions are purposefully designed to meet their present needs and deficiencies. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 1985 1989 1994 2001 University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas B. S. E. Degree, English Education Special Education, minor Middle school certification University of Central Arkansas Graduate Studies: English \u0026amp; Writing Education, 39 hours Arkansas State University Jonesboro, Arkansas M. S. E. Degree, Curriculum \u0026amp; Instruction/ Administration \u0026amp; Supervision Endorsement University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas Ed.D, Educational Administration \u0026amp; Supervision CERTIFICATION: Type: WORK EXPERIENCES: August 1985 - August 1993 January 1991 - May 1993 August 1993 - July 1996 January 1994 - 2003 July 1996 - July 1998 July 1998- June 2003 July 2003 - Present Secondary English, 7-12 Middle School certification Curriculum Specialist, K-12 Supervisor, K -12 Secondary Principal, 5-12 Administration Forrest City Middle School English Instructor, Gr. 7-8 Forrest City School District Adult Education Program Instructor Little Rock School District Central High School, Grade 10 Philander Smith College Department of English Adjunct Faculty Pulaski Heights Junior High School - Assistant Principal Alternative Learning Center Principal Coordinator of Leadership Development/Central Office PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLICATIONS CREDITS: Sain, L. (2003). Using From Rage to Hope: The principal's role in creating a school vision. Alternative Network Journal, 17, 30-31: 38-40. Sain. L. (2001). A comparison of pre-post student outcomes and perception after an intervention of a secondary alternative program disruptive students. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Little Rock. .,,.x \"ti. C CD :,:,c nen ~z ~~ .O.,emn enn,:\n,:\n, s\no,...e n CD C \"' ~ n 0z en C ~ z C) \u0026gt; C) ~ m lC zm 0 C 0 z ~ 5z (J) DATE: May 26, 2005 TO: Board of Directors LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Appointment of the Director of Career and Alternative Education BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors voted on March 24, 2005, to approve and accept the organizational audit report as submitted, and directed the Superintendent to move forward to implement the restructuring efforts. The audit recommendations will be used as a blueprint and changes will be made following Board policies, Arkansas law and established school district practices. RATIONALE: The position of Director of Career and Alternative Education is critical to the District since the placement for students in the alternative classrooms for the 2005-06 school year has already begun and all career and vocational programs are being monitored. This individual will work with building level administrators and the student hearing officer to meet the placement needs of the District's students. The Director will also advise the Associate Superintendent for Secondary Education regarding career/ vocational needs as well as the needs of the alternative learning programs. FUNDING: This position will be funded from the District's operating budget according to the appropriate salary schedule. RECOMMENDATION: I am pleased to appoint Ms. Carol Green, to the position of Director of Career and Alternative Education. Ms. Green's resume and a job description are attached for your review. PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 18, 2005 PLEASE POST The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2005-06 school year. POSITION: Director - Career/ Alternative Education OUALIFICA TIONS: 1. Master's degree or higher including eighteen ( 18) semester hours in vocational education in an approved vocational teacher education program. A valid Arkansas teaching license as a Vocational Administrator or School Administrator required. 2. Successful experience in teaching and administration of vocational education in an urban setting. 3. Evidence of strong commitment to quality and equity in student learning and vocational education. 4. Successful experience in dealing with students, parents, and staff in decision making and communication. 5. To develop, expand, and provide quality vocational and technical education programs to our students that will enable them upon graduation to be competitively employed. 6. Evidence of successful experience in developing and implementing Tech Prep program of studies. 7. Evidence of successful involvement of parents and staff in problem solving. 8. Evidence of successful experience with parent and staff involvement in decision making. 9. Evidence of successful experience in dealing with students' problems. 10. Strong interpersonal skills. 11. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 12. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills. NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW. .!=.\u0026gt;, z \u0026gt;z (\") \u0026gt; I\"'\" Cl)\n..,,, ,.x C: CD\n,:, C: (\")Cl) ~z ~~ 0 C/) ..,m Cl):\u0026gt;l (\") c5 Bm OCI\u0026gt; I\"'\" CD C: \"' 0 C 0 z ~ 6z (J) JOB GOAL: To Supervise the District's Alternative Education Programs. To provide students enrolled in the vocational education program with education and training of sufficient excellence to enable them upon graduation to enter the job market with entry-level skills, varied intellectual interests, and sufficient understanding and curiosity to continue their growth and maturation as a worker and as an individual. ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports Directly to Associate Superintendent - Secondary Education Job Titles which report directly to Director Career/ Alternative Education Coordinator of Alternative Leaming Center Coordinator Accelerated Leaming Coordinator Metropolitan Vo-Tech Coordinator of Adult Education ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS I RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: 1. Develops and supervises quality and technical education programs. 2. Assists the District in developing Tech prep program of studies. 3. Assists in developing and providing quality staff development activities for vocational and other support staff. 4. Assists in the development and/or revision of curriculum for vocational programs in the District. 5. Assists instructors and administrators in selecting state-of-art equipment, materials, and supplies for vocational education. 6. Knows and interprets local, state, and national trends, standards, guidelines, and policies pertaining to vocational education. 7. Assists in the work of Vocational Education Advisory Committees and with vocational student organizations. 8. Prepares proposals for vocational and technical education. 9. Develops plans for needed renovation/expansion of existing laboratories and/or classrooms in coordination with Plant Services and other appropriate departments/individuals. 10. Assists in recruiting and screening qualified applicants for teaching positions. 11. Evaluates the Coordinators of ALC, ACC, Metro Vo-Tech and Adult Education. 12. Provides leadership and oversight of Metropolitan High School and the alternative / diploma / GED programs in the District. 13. Advises the Coordinators on budgetary, disciplinary and personnel issues. 14. Collaborates with the Senior Director of Student Services and District principals when placing students in and out of an alternative learning environment. 15. Performs other duties as may be assigned. SALARY AND TERMS: Pay0l - Grade 76 - $55,704 - $98,220 Twelve (12) month contract, (250 days) plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 28, 2005, or any time later until a satisfactory applicant is recommended and approved. SEND RESUMES/INQUIRES: Beverly Williams - Director Little Rock School District HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 810 W Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone 501-447-1100 Fax 501-447-1162 NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTIO PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES OT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services. It is the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. ~ \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \"C . C Dl\n,c C nen ~z ~~ Oen -nm ~:l! :en Oiii oen r- 0:, C Cf' !XI C') 0 z en C ~ z C, ~ Rl m :!C zm 0 C 0 z ~ 0z Cl) CAREER OBJECTIVE: EDUCATION: Work Experience: CAROL B. GREEN 14200 Taylor Loop Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72223 (501) 868-5605 h (501) 447-1390 w carol.green@lrsd.org. To provide students enrolled in the career and technical programs of Little Rock School District with education and training of excellence that will enable them, upon graduation, to enter the job market with entry level skills, varied intellectual interests, and sufficient understanding and curiosity to continue their growth and maturation as a worker and as a productive citizen. Sweet Home High School - 1966 Philander Smith College 1970 - Bachelor of Science Major - Special Education for Mentally Handicapped Minor - Elementary Education University of Central Arkansas 1971- Master of Science in Education Special Education for the Physically Handicapped Additional Studies: George Peabody University- Nashville, Tennessee University of Arkansas at Fayetteville - Fayetteville, Ar Arkansas State University- Jonesboro, Ar Auburn University -Auburn, Alabama Areas of certification: Secondary Principal, Secondary Vocational Administration, Elementary Education, Special Education - Mentally and Physically Handicapped, Marketing Technology Education, and Assistant Director/Post Secondary Education Little Rock School District 1993- Present 1998-Present Director Career and Technical Education Area Center Director/Metropolitan Director/Principal Accelerated Learning Center (non-traditional education program) 1992- 1993 1992 Oan. - June) 1984- 1992 1973-1984 1971-1973 Interim Principal Metropolitan Area Center Supervisor Trade and Industrial Education Marketing Education Coordinator Central High Parkview Magnet High Vocational Evaluator Metropolitan Area Center Special Education Instructor Metropolitan High School ACTIVITIES/ MEMBERSHIPS (past and present):  National Skills USA Technical Quiz Bowl Committee  Commissioner -Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation  Private Industry Council/JTPA Member  The Centers - Board of Directors  Economic Development Council - Pulaski Enterprise Community  Board of Examiners for Arkansas Quality Award  Leadership Greater Little Rock Class XII - Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce  Southern Region Education Board Site Evaluator  Pocahontas Service Unit -Girl Scout Leader Troop #544  Central Arkansas Career Opportunities Committee  Mentor - University of Arkansas at Little Rock EDAS Administrative Intern  Arkansas Promise to Pulaski County Youth Program  Southwest Little Rock Community Coalition  Arkansas Association of Career Technical Education  Association for Career and Technical Education  Little Rock School District Technology Committee c:, .., z )\u0026gt; z (\") ,\u0026gt;- v,\n,,\u0026gt;, X. C: CD \"(')' CV:) $:z ~~ 0 V, ..,m V,\"' Oc5 Sm O,-V\u0026gt; CD C: U' ~ 0 C 0 z ~ 6z (/l REFERENCES:  Chairperson - Greater Second Baptist Church Board of Trustees  Resource Speaker - S.W.I.S.T.A.R Investment Partnership\nPLATO Learning Educational Software (state and national)\nMartin Luther King Celebration (local schools)  Panelist - City-wide Volunteer Planning Committee  New Futures Youth Career Development Policy Team  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated  Greater Second Baptist Childcare Oversight Committee Dr. Marian G. Lacey, Assistant Superintendent School Services Division Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. J.C. Babbs, Associate Superintendent Administrative Services Little Rock School District 501 Sherman Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 Dr. Katherine Mitchell Board of Directors Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Lee F. Griffith As ociate Director for Workforce Training Arkansa Department of Workforce Education #3 Capitol Mall Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dr. Curtis Ridout, Pastor Greater Second Baptist Church 5615 Geyer Springs Road Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 DATE: May 26, 2005 TO: Board of Directors LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Appointment of the Director of Maintenance and Operations BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors voted on March 24, 2005, to approve and accept the organizational audit report as submitted, and directed the Superintendent to move forward to implement the restructuring efforts. The audit recommendations will be used as a blueprint and changes will be made following Board policies, Arkansas law and established school district practices. RATIONALE: The position of Director of Maintenance and Operations is critical to the District as the District begins routine summer maintenance on all facilities. The Director will advise the Chief Financial Officer of any issues regarding this department. FUNDING: This position will be funded from the District's operating budget according to the appropriate salary schedule. RECOMMENDATION: I am pleased to appoint Mr. Wayne Adams, to the position of Director Maintenance and Operations. Mr. Adams' resume and a job description are attached for your review. .!=.,' z )\u0026gt; z (\") \u0026gt; rt/)\n,,,x \"C. C a,\noc (\")(/) ~z ~~ Ov, \"Tim ~~ ::,:(\") Om .C-V\u0026gt; a, C u, PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 15, 2005 PLEASE POST The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2005-06 school year. POSITION: Director - Maintenance and Operations QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Engineering or related degree from accredited college or university. At least eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in managing a complex maintenance organization. Experience may be considered in lieu of education. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of financial programming, planning, management, and maintenance and repair of physical facilities and real property. 3. Experience in a managerial capacity in a business, school, industry, or governmental agency. 4. Demonstrated ability in effective written and oral communications, computational skills, organizational tasks, budgeting, and solving problems related to maintenance, repair, construction and operations. 5. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality integrated education. 6. Evidence of successful experience with parental and staff involvement in decision making. 7. Experience in the utilization ofan automated internet-based, multi-site, work-order system. 8. Strong interpersonal skills. 9. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 10. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills. NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDE CE OF THESE OUALIFICATIO SIN THE INITIAL SCREENI G INTERVIEW. JOB GOAL: To maintain physical school facilities in a condition of operational excellence, cleanliness, and safety so that full educational use of them may be made at all times. ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports Directly to Chief Financial Officer Job Titles which report directly to the Director of Maintenance and Operations: Maintenance Supervisors Grounds Supervisors Custodial Managers ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: 1. Responsible for overall coordination of comprehensive maintenance and repair programs for all physical facilities of the Little Rock School District. 2. Responsible for providing comprehensive cost analysis of school plant services expenditures, as a basis for budget projections, to the Chief Financial Officer on an annual basis for the Maintenance and Operations budgets. Is additionally responsible for the administration of budgets and allocated funds to the Director. 3. Responsible for developing programs to ensure the adequate inspection of all buildings, grounds, and installations to determine that high standards of workmanship and cleanliness are maintained. 4. Responsible for determining the maintenance, repair, grounds keeping, and custodial requirements for all schools and administrative buildings in the District. 5. Responsible to ensure that standards applicable to operations, maintenance, and repair are consistent with applicable laws and local codes. 6. Responsible for organizing and implementing a program of preventive maintenance commensurate with allocated resources and the requirements of all District equipment. 7. Responsible for developing programs and plans for dealing with emergency situations with regard to the operation and maintenance of all Little Rock School District facilities. 8. Responsible for overall coordination of special requirements affecting the operations of the Little Rock School District such as the Asbestos Program, Environmental Protection Agency Permit Programs, and Energy Conservation Program. 9. Responsible for the implementation and orientation and training programs of the proper operation and maintenance of school facilities for all Maintenance and Operations personnel and other personnel directed. Training covers such vital areas as asbestos training, new products, plant operations, and custodial operations. 10. Responsible to stay informed of the latest trends, developments and products in the areas of Maintenance and Operations and for developing programs to incorporate such trends as required. 11 . Responsible for preparing special reports, as requested, to the Administration and Board of Directors on all operational, repair, and maintenance matters as necessary. 12. Assists in the recruitment, employment, assignment, transfer, or dismissal of Maintenance and Operations personnel in accordance with applicable personnel policies. 13. Oversees a custodial support staff to provide technical assistance, manpower, and operational recommendations on custodial matters to school principals. Provides custodial direction only in cases of emergency as required and temporary summer cleaning crews organized to providing District-wide support. ,:, .,, z \u0026gt; ~ \u0026gt; r( J) .,..x -0  C: CD :,, C: (\")(J) $\nz ~~ Ou, .,,m tn:\u0026gt;l ~ Om .O- tn CD C: tft ~ (\") 0 z tJ\u0026gt; C: !::\nz Cl ~ Rl m :!I: zm r C 0 z ~ 0z (/) 14. Performs such other responsibilities as may be assigned. SALARY AND TERMS: Pay02 - Grade 75 - $54,060 - $95,328 Twelve (12) month contract, (250 days) plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2005, or any time later until a satisfactory applicant is recommended and approved. SEND RESUMES/INQUIRES: Beverly Williams - Director Little Rock School District HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 810 W Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone 501-447-1100 Fax 501-447-1162 NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services. It is the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. MEMORANDUM FACILITY SERVICES DATE: April 19, 2005 TO: FROM: Beverly Williams, Director of Human Resources Wayne Adams, Facility Services Coordinator Professional Experience and Qualifications for the Position of Director of Maintenance and Operations SUBJ: Enclosed is a summary of my experience and qualifications in response to the posting for the position of Director of Maintenance and Operations. I am a professional in the area of facility operations with 34 years of experience in physical plant engineering, maintenance, and construction. I have over 22 years of experience with the Little Rock School District as Coordinator of Plant Services, which affords me a unique and comprehensive knowledge of all Little Rock School District sites and their mechanical support systems. I have 1 O years of direct experience in management of construction services. Enclosed is a detailed description of the specific responsibilities that I performed throughout my career. Also, I have enclosed several letters of recommendation and descriptions of achievements from individuals with whom I have had a professional relationship for many years and who have firsthand knowledge of my abilities and performance. In summary my experience, prior to being employed by the Little Rock School District in 1983, is as follows:  Arrow Automotive Corporation - Plant Engineering Manager  Ward Bus Manufacturing Corporation - Plant Engineering Manager  Metal Stamping Corporation - Plant Engineering and Quality Control Manager  Timex Corporation - Product Engineer/Camera Assembly  Westinghouse Corporation, Lamp Division - Chief of Quality Control  University of Arkansas GIT - Computer Programming  University of Arkansas at Little Rock - Major in Math/Minor in Chemistry \u0026amp; Physics .?.\u0026gt;, \u0026gt;. \u0026lt; C: a:, ::,:, C: C\")(/) ~z mra Ocn -nm cn::,J nc5 s1n o.-cn a:, C: \"' In addition to the above professional experience, I have voluntarily served the community in the following capacities:  Finance Committee - River Market Art Fest 2004, 2003.  Environmental Advisor - Christ Lutheran  Building Committee Advisor - Christ Lutheran appreciate this opportunity to continue to serve the Little Rock School District as Director of Maintenance and Operations. WA:cg DATE: May 26, 2005 TO: Board of Directors LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Appointment of the Director of Finance and Accounting BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors voted on March 24, 2005, to approve and accept the organizational audit report as submitted, and directed the Superintendent to move forward to implement the restructuring efforts. The audit recommendations will be used as a blueprint and changes will be made following Board policies, Arkansas law and established school district practices. RATIONALE: The position of Director of Finance and Accounting is critical to the District. This individual will work with the Chief Financial Officer in the preparation of the budget and oversee the routine payroll and accounting procedures of the District. The Director will advise the Chief Financial Officer regarding any issues in this department. FUNDING: This position will be funded from the District's operating budget according to the appropriate salary schedule. RECOMMENDATION: I am pleased to appoint Ms. Jean Ring , to the position of Director of Finance and Accounting. Ms. Ring's resume and a job description are attached for your review. ~ \"T1 z \u0026gt;z (\") \u0026gt; r \u0026lt;J\u0026gt;\n,,-x \"ti  C CO :,:,c (\")\u0026lt;J\u0026gt; ~z ~~ CV\u0026gt; -nm !ll~ ::,:(\") Om CV\u0026gt; r co C \"' !D PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 15, 2005 PLEASE POST The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2005-06 school year. POSITION: Director - Finance and Accounting OUALIFICA TIO NS: 1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. 2. CPA required. 3. Experience with fund accounting. 4. Strong interpersonal skills. 5. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills. NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW. JOB GOAL: To administer the fiscal affairs of the district efficiently, expeditiously, and to the ultimate benefit of each individual student enrolled. ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports Directly to Chief Financial Officer ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: 1. Directs all financial accounting. 2. Oversees the preparation and recording of all disbursements of district funds 3. Recommends the purchase of and oversees the maintenance of accounting equipment. 4. Oversees the reconciliation of all bank accounts monthly. 5. Prepares all reports that are the result of the accounting function including required state and federal reports with the District auditors, both internal and external, and provides information to them as requested. 6. Reports to the Chief Financial Officer on the accounting affairs of the District and recommends changes and improvements as needed. 7. Oversees investment of available district funds. 8. Performs other duties as may be assigned. SALARY AND TERMS\nPay02 Grade 75 - $54,060 - $95,328 - Twelve month administration contract (250 days), plus benefits package and car allowance. NOTE: Precise placement on the salary range will be determined based upon experience and education. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2005, or any time later until a satisfactory applicant is recommended and approved. SEND RESUMES/INQUIRES: Beverly Williams - Director Little Rock School District HUMAN RESOURCES 810 W Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone 501-447-1100 Fax 501-447-1162 NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITIO MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITIO DOES OT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services. It is the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. .~., z z\u0026gt; n \u0026gt;.... v, .,,. \u0026gt;\u0026lt; \"\"  C a,\noc (\"\") V, ~z ~~ Ov, ..,m V,\no n\ns\n5iii .O-V\u0026gt; a, C \"' 0 C 0 z ~ 0z (/l OBJECTIVE JEAN A.RING 4106 Sam Peck Road Little Rock, AR 72223 ( 501) 224-3425 Seeking a career in the accounting field that will provide increasing technical challenge and responsibility. EXPERIENCE Little Rock School District - Little Rock, Arkansas Assistant Manager, Financial Services 1986-Present Duties include managing district daily cash account positions in order to meet immediate needs while achieving optimal return on investment for funds that exceed current cash flow requirements. Responsibilities include: supervision of the accounts payable staff, scheduling daily accounts payable check runs, scheduling all payroll check runs, maintaining and balancing all files used in the preparation of all payroll tax and retirement reports, as well as the supervision of payroll clerks. Responsible for monthly reconciliation of all district bank statements, and balancing the general ledger. Duties also include assisting independent auditors by preparing financial statements and schedules for use in the annual district audit. Provides assistance to the Manager of Financial Services in the preparation of the annual budget, including submittal of budget and actual expenditures to the State of Arkansas. Responsibilities also include working with Software Vendors, Systems Analysts, and Information Services personnel in order to implement, maintain and upgrade District information systems resources. Thomas and Thomas, CPA - Little Rock, Arkansas Staff Accountant 1985-1986 Responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of the auditing and financial reporting for all major clients, as well as the supervision of assistant accountants and accounting clerks. Client industries have included: Governmental, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Construction, School Districts and Automobile Dealerships. Thomas and Thomas, CPA - Little Rock, Arkansas Accounting Clerk 1983-1985 Responsibilities included assisting professional staff in accounting clerical functions such as preparation of client financial statements and tax returns with the assistance of electronic data processing. Bausch and Lomb, Inc - Pine Bluff, Arkansas Accounting Clerk 1980-1982 Responsibilities included preparation of financial statements, payroll and payroll tax reports and various receivable and payable functions. Responsible for billing under the state Medicaid contract. EDUCATIO Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Major in Accounting, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 5/85 Certified Public Accountant - Received designation, 9/87 I TERESTS, AND ACTIVITIES Member - Williams Magnet PT A - Good Citizen Committee Chairman Treasurer - Paiirs Sunday School Class, St James United Methodist Church Member - (past president) - Pi Beta Phi DATE: May 26, 2005 TO: Board of Directors LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Appointment of the Coordinator of Grants BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors voted on March 24, 2005, to approve and accept the organizational audit report as submitted, and directed the Superintendent to move forward to implement the restructuring efforts. The audit recommendations will be used as a blueprint and changes will be made following Board policies, Arkansas law and established school district practices. RATIONALE: The position of Coordinator of Grants is critical to the District as we continue to develop and write for discretionary grants to benefit the students, schools, and various programs of the District. This individual will also manage some of the entitlement programs. The Director will work with building administrators to help them address, via grant funds, the goals and objectives for their school. The Director will advise the Senior Director of Curriculum regarding all grant submissions. FUNDING: This position will be funded from the District's operating budget according to the appropriate salary schedule. RECOMMENDATION: I am pleased to appoint Ms. Linda Austin, to the position of Coordinator of Grants. Ms. Austin 's resume and a job description are attached for your review. .!=.\u0026gt;, z z\u0026gt; (\") \u0026gt;,... (J) .?.,\u0026gt; .x C: CD :,:, C: (\") (J) $: z ~~ Ou, ..,m un,\n::,0\nSm ,O...U \u0026gt; CD C: \"' PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 15, 2005 PLEASE POST The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2005-06 school year. POSITION: Coordinator - Grants Manager QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master's degree or higher. 2. At least five (5) years successful experience in education and/or social services. 3. Experience in education and administration. 4. Knowledge of the schools and District policy and procedures. 5. Knowledge of New Futures Initiative and all of its component parts. 6. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education. 7. Strong interpersonal skills. 8. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 9. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills. NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW. JOB GOAL: Provides leadership and coordination of the District's grant writing activities and ensures their alignment with District priorities. ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports Directly to Associate Superintendent of Educational Services ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: 1. Reports monthly the status of grant proposals and project. 2. Studies all federal legislation, projects, and programs for the possibilities and opportunities they offer for educational grants, entitlements, and allocations offered relevant to the needs of the District. 3. Informs, interprets, and recommends to the Associate Superintendent the effects of current and impending federal legislation. 4. Prepares and submits annually an application for federal funds, and coordinates and supervises all activities paid from these funds. 5. Writes/approves all federal project proposals and the filing of such applications for federal funding. 6. Assists the Associate Superintendent and the professional staff in planning wise utilization of funds available to schools through various federal programs. 7. Disseminates pertinent information about federal programs-grants, legislation, program progress-through correspondence and staff meetings. 8. Facilitates with professional staff--content area supervisors, coordinators, directors-the relevancy of curriculum content and the appropriateness of teaching strategies as related to program objectives and goals. 9. Coordinates the professional staff informative and summative evaluation of all federal programs funded through this office. 10. Complies and maintains written records and reports on results of all federal projects and disseminates this information, as appropriate, to other educational institutions, lay groups, the State Department of Education, and the U.S. Office of Education. 11. Facilitates the desegregation process in the assignment of staff in the area offederal programs. 12. Provides specific means to keep parent council members abreast of federal regulations, state guidelines, and local program activities. 13. Serves as a liaison between the school and other agencies on all possible federal funded projects of a joint community nature. 14. Prepares an annual report for the Board summarizing the evaluations offederally funded programs including those completed and those in progress. 15. Prepares and administers a budget for assigned departments. 16. Performs such other responsibilities as may be assigned. SALARY AND TERMS: Pay0l - Grade 72 - $49,428 - $87,168 Twelve (12) month contract, (250 days) plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. EVALUATIO : Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. !.=.,' z \u0026gt;z C'l .\u0026gt;... u, .'.?, \".x C: c:,\ni:, C: C') u, ~z ~rn .0. ,mu, [ll~ ::cC'l Om .0.. . u, c:, C: \"' 0 C 0 z ~ 0z (/) APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2005, or any time later until a satisfactory applicant is recommended and approved. SEND RESUMES/INQUIRES: Beverly Williams - Director Little Rock School District HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 810 W Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone 501-447-1100 Fax 501-447-1162 NOTE: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE POSITION MUST COMPLETE A VERY RIGOROUS SELECTION PROCESS. THEREFORE, BECAUSE AN INDIVIDUAL APPLIES FOR A POSITION DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED. The Little Rock School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equity concerns may be addressed to the Associate Superintendent for Administrative Services. It is the policy of the Little Rock School District not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. EXPERIENCE 1999 - Present 2004 - Present 2002 - Present 2002 - Present 2001 - Present 1988 - 1999 1986 - 1988 1984 - 1987 1976 - 1978 1975 - 1976 1972 - 1975 Summer 1973 1971 - 1972 LINDA YOUNG AUSTIN 14108 BELLE POINTE DRIVE LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212 (501) 225-5439 Director of Planning and Development, Little Rock School District Project Director, Smaller Learning Communities Grant Initiative/Central and Fair High Schools, Little Rock School District Project Director, Smaller Learning Communities Grant lnitiativeiHall and McClellan High Schools, Little Rock School District Project Director, 21 st CCLC grants/Hall, Woodruff, Henderson, McClellan and Mabelvale Middle, Little Rock School District Southern Regional Education Board District Coordinator, Little Rock School District New Futures Liaison/Director of Restructuring, Internal Facilitator, Strategic Planning, Little Rock School District, Little Rock, AR University of Arkansas at Little Rock Employed to redesign and coordinate the student teaching program Self-employed: Real Estate Development/Construction Management Specialization in historic renovation Pulaski Academy, Little Rock, AR Employed as Elementary Principal Pulaski Academy, Little Rock, AR Employed as a sixth grade teacher Pine Haven Elementary School, Bauxite, AR Employed as a sixth grade teacher. Assistant Director, University of Arkansas graduate summer reading practicum program. Washington Elementary School, Fayetteville, AR Employed as a sixth grade teacher. .!=.,' z \u0026gt;z C\") \u0026gt; r (J) ,\n,\u0026gt;, .X C CD\n,\n,c C\")(J) ?\nz ~ra O\u0026lt;J\u0026gt; -nm v,\n,\n, n\u0026lt; :c C\") Om O\u0026lt;J\u0026gt; r CD C \"' f) C 0 z ~ 5z (fl EDUCATION 1970- 1971 - Graduate Work: CIVIC ACTIVITIES University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Degree: B.S.E. in elementary education with emphasis in business and social science University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Degree: M.Ed. in elementary education with emphasis in reading 1972 - 1998, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, UALR, UCA\ncompleted 42 graduate hours in the areas of administration and curriculum Commission member: City of Little Rock Education Commission, 1994 - 1998 City of Little Rock Advisory Board for the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1997 - 1998 Parents for Public Schools, 1996 - 1998 Technical assistance to the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts of America to develop comprehensive youth leadership program for high risk youth, 1995 President, UALR Reading Auxiliary, 1984 - 1986 President, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild, 1986 - 1987 Board of Directors, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, 1986 - 1987 Board of Directors, Arkansas symphony Orchestra Guild, 1979 - 1987 Served as a member of the transition team for then Governor Bill Clinton, 1979- 1980 Volunteer and leadership positions with Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors, Jefferson PT A, 1986 - 1988 Board of Directors, Pulaski Heights Junior High PT A, 1993 - 1994 RECOGNITIONS Who's Who in American Education - 1993 Recipient of the 1990 Arkansas Juvenile Justice Recognition Award Volunteer in Public Schools Award LRSD, 1987 - 1988 Leadership of Greater Little Rock, Greater Little Rock Chamber of Commerce PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Board Member: Center for Middle Level Education, Research and Development University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Founding Board Member: Arkansas Middle Level Association, Urban Representative 1989 - 1998 National Middle School Association Phi Delta Kappa Educational Association National Association of Secondary School principals 2 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Charter member of the Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Associate, Cambridge Group, International Strategic Planning Center, Montgomery, AL Fellow, Center for Leadership in School Reform, Louisville, KY Senior consultant, Center for Middle Level Education, University of Arkansas Fayetteville Editorial Board, MidSouth Journal of Middle Level Education Member, Southern Forum for Middle Level Education Presenter, Arkansas Department of Education, Comprehensive School Reform Statewide Technical Assistance Workshop 2004 Presenter, High Schools That Work Urban Council Meeting, 2003 Presenter, University of Arkansas's Summer Institute on Middle Level Education 1993 - 1998 Consultant/Developer, Philander Smith College, Middle School Course Sequence/Curriculum 2000 Presenter, National Middle School Association National Conference 1992 Presenter, regional conferences on change process, middle level reform, leadership, and building community school connections Participant in the New Futures Institute, Harvard University, Graduate School of Education Instructor, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Summer 11, 1998 - Middle School Methods\nAdolescent Development, Fall I, 1998. 3 .r:.:,, z \u0026gt; ~ \u0026gt; r( J)\n,-x -0  C: tD \"'C: (\")(J)\nz ~ ~ .O.\u0026lt;,mJ\u0026gt; (J)~ ~!} Om ,O--\u0026lt;J\u0026gt; to ,C,.:. p C 0 z ~ 0z CJ) DATE: May 26, 2005 TO: Board of Directors LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 FROM: Roy G. Brooks, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Appointment of the Coordinator of the Early Childhood Education Center BACKGROUND: The Board of Directors voted on March 24, 2005, to approve and accept the organizational audit report as submitted, and directed the Superintendent to move forward to implement the restructuring efforts. The audit recommendations will be used as a blueprint and changes will be made following Board policies, Arkansas law and established school district practices. RATIONALE: The position of Coordinator of the Early Childhood Education Center is critical to the District as preparation begins for opening the ECE center for the 2005-06 school year. This individual will work with parents, teachers, and students to create a state of the art learning and enrichment center for the District's youngest students. The Director will advise the Director of Early Childhood Education regarding all needs and programs as this Center grows. FUNDING: This position will be funded from the District's operating budget according to the appropriate salary schedule. RECOMMENDATION: I am pleased to appoint Ms. Judy Milam, to the position of Coordinator of the Early Childhood Education Center. Ms. Milam's resume and a job description are attached for your review. PLEASE POST LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 April 15, 2005 PLEASE POST The Little Rock School District is now accepting applications for the following position for the 2005-06 school year. POSITION: Coordinator - Fair Park Early Childhood Center OUALIFICA TIO NS: 1. Master's Degree or higher 2. Valid Arkansas Teaching License as an Elementary Principal 3. Knowledge of the Early Childhood State Program Standards, Early Childhood Framework and Benchmarks. 4. Evidence of Pre-K ELLA Training preferred. 5. Knowledge of early childhood development. 6. Knowledge of pedagogy and curriculum development appropriate for preschool education. 7. Evidence of strong experience in dealing with student problems and successful experience with parent and staff involvement. 8. Evidence of strong commitment to quality integrated education. 9. Strong interpersonal skills. 10. Evidence of strong organizational skills. 11. Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills. NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS IN THE INITIAL SCREENING INTERVIEW. JOB GOAL: Responsible for providing administrative assistance to the Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education in the area of office administration in order to achieve the departmental goals. ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports Directly to the Director of Early Childhood ?\u0026gt; X \"ti . CID ~c ncn $:z ~~ Oen .,,m CJ)~ n c5 s1n ocn r ID C \"' !l' ~ C 0 z ::\n0z C/) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION: 1. Assumes responsibility for the management and monitoring of the Fair Park Early Childhood Center, and serves as a chief advisor to the Director of Early Childhood on matters pertaining to administration and early childhood program implementation in the Center. 2. Serves on such advisory groups and task forces as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood. 3. Has a working knowledge of the Early Childhood Program Standards and Assurances. 4. Implements the process whereby Center needs are identified. Alerts the Director of Early Childhood regarding needed logistical and consultative support in order to accomplish this task. 5. Creates a learning community of children and adults that promotes optimal child development and healthy families\nestablishes a personal relationship with staff\nworks with staff to function as a professional learning community\nmaintains a personal relationship and familiarity with the children and parents\nworks with parents to promote cooperation and understanding of the program 6. Administers, plans and oversees implementation of instructional preschool activities which promote developmentally appropriate student learning according to established guidelines. 7. Coordinates and facilitates curriculum development for the program\nworks with PRE to develop procedures for evaluating new programs, strategies, procedures\ncollects pertinent data\nworks collaboratively with PRE to analyze the data and prepares an annual report of the research. 8. Maintains records of each child's growth\nensures the needs of individual children are met\nrefers children to support services within the community as needed. 9. Formulates and develops policies, procedures, rules regulations, programs and activities related to the Center's programs and services\ndevelops and implements plans for the personnel in areas related to special needs, recruiting students, selecting program staff and estimating and ordering needed equipment and supplies. 10. Assists in the development of the annual preliminary preschool budget\nanalyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data\ncontrols and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations, maintains an inventory of all equipment, furniture and costly instructional items. 11. Trains and evaluations the performance of assigned staff\ninterviews and selects employees and recommends transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions. 12. Implements immediate and long-term objectives adopted by the Fair Park Advisory Committee and the Fair Park Early Childhood Center Leadership Team. 13. Establishes partnerships with program staff, family members, board members, community representatives, civic leaders, and other stakeholders to design and improve services for children and their families. 14. Communications with other administrators, personnel, departments and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolves issues and conflicts and exchanges information. 15. Advocates on behalf of high-quality services to meet the needs of children and their families\ncooperates with state and community organizations in providing information to the public on the need for research related to effectiveness of early childhood education for preparing children for school. 16. Maintains membership in professional organizations and associations related to early childhood. 17. 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IN THE UNITED ST A TES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. NO. 4:82CV00866WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KA THERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. PCSSD MOTION RESPECTING THE ARKANSAS SCHOOL CHOICE ACT PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS  INTER VEN ORS I. The Arkansas School Choice Act was enacted in 1989 and is codified at 6-18-206 - of the Arkansas Code. 2. Certain provisions of the Act permit the cross-district transfer of students under certain specified conditions and pursuant to certain limitations. 3. The North Little Rock School District is currently utilizing the School Choice Act to permit the transfer of substantial numbers of white PCS SD students all as depicted in Exhibit A, an analysis performed by the Office of Desegregation Monitoring. 4. It is the belief of the PCS SD that the volume of these transfers is having a current and will have a negative short-term affect upon its ability to fully desegregate its schools and to attain unitary status. 5. The PCSSD further believes that Section 6-18-206(f)(5) of the School Choice Act prohibits the current operation of the Act as it is currently being applied and implemented. WHEREFORE, the PCSSD prays for an Order of this Court suspending the current operation of the School Choice Act between the PCSSD and the NLRSD at least until such time as the PCSSD is declared unitary as to student assignment. Respectfully submitted, MITCHELL, WILLIAMS, SELIG, GATES \u0026amp; WOODY ARD, P.L.L.C. 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 688-8800 FAX: (501) 688-8807 0) ty Special 2 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On April 18, 2005, a copy of the foregoing was served via U.S. mail on each of the following: Mr. John W. Walker John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 2000 Regions Center 400 West Capitol Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Horace Smith ODM One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 7220 I Judge J. Thomas Ray U.S. District Courthouse 600 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 149 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 3 Mr. Mark A. Hagemeier Assistant Attorney General Arkansas Attorney General 's Office 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones 3400 TCBY Tower 425 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Clayton Blackstock Mr. Mark Burnett I 010 W. Third Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Robert Pressman 22 Locust A venue Lexington, Massachusetts 02173 I le I I I I I I I ~ I I  I FINDINGS ON THE NORIB LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PARTICIPATION IN ARKANSAS SCHOOL CHOICE AND ITS EFFECT ON SCHOOLS IN THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2004-05 February 2005 Office of Desegregation Monitoring United States District Court Little Rock, Arkansas EXHIBIT I /I I  I I I ~ Findings on the North Little Rock School District's Participation in Arkansas School Choice and its Effect on Schools in the Pulaski County Special School District 2004-05 Table of Contents Introduction . . ...... . ....... .. ....... . ..... . ...... . . .. .... . ..... . ... . ..... . ... 1 ADE Rules Governing the Guidelines, Procedures, and Enforcement of the Arkansas Public School Choice Act ..... . .. . . ..... .. . . ... . ...... 3 NLRSD School Choice Students 2004-05 . .... . ........... 1       .                 10 Sources of NLRSD School Choic~ Students Residing in the PCSSD 2004-05 ... . .. . .. . . . . 11 Effect of School Choice Transfers to NLRSD on the Enrollment and Racial Composition of Affected PCSSD Schools 2004-05 . ... . .. ...... . .................. . . 12 Factors Affecting Parents' Decisions to Pursue School Choice . .. . ...... . ........ .. . . .. 13 le INTRODUCTION The Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM), an arm of the Urrited States District Court, prepared this report. ODM assists the Court in monitoring the compliance of the three Pulaski County school districts with court orders and the desegregation plans that form the substance of their settlement agreements. Key Issues  The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) asserts that its ability to desegregate its schools is impeded by the continued loss of white students from the Sherwood area who transfer to the North Little Rock School District (NLRSD) under the provisions of the Arkansas School Choice Act.  The PCS SD further questions the \"propriety\" of the NLRSD enrolling white school choice students from PCSSD in predominantly white schools in the NLRSD. Purpose The PCS SD and NLRSD requested that ODM establish a data profile of the students transferring from the PCS SD to the NLRSD under the School Choice Act and provide data on the demographic effects of school choice transfers on both districts. This data will serve as a reference for the districts to use during discussions the parties scheduled for February 23, 2005. Background on Arkansas School Choice Public school choice in Arkansas allows students to attend a public school in a district other than the one in which they reside. The General Assembly passed the Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 1989 to give parents and guardians greater freedom to determine the most effective school for meeting their children's individual educational needs. Before a student can attend a school in a nonresident district, the student's parent or guardian must complete and submit an application to the nonresident district they desire the student to attend. The application to the nonresident district must be postmarked no later than July 1 of the year the student would begin the fall semester in the nonresident district. Under the Arkansas Public School Choice guidelines, no student may transfer to a nonresident district where the percentage of enro11ment for the student's race exceeds that of the student's resident district. Additionally, no student may transfer under Public School Choice if that transfer would conflict with a district's desegregation court order or a district's court-approved desegregation plan. Since the PCSSD is predominantly white and the NLRSD predominantly African-American, only white students may transfer to NLRSD via school choice. The Public School Choice Act charges the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) with the responsibility of morritoring school districts' compliance with provisions of the law. le I I ~ Information Sources The student enrollment and racial composition figures contained in this report were extracted from ODM's report entitled 2004-05 Enrollment and Racial Composition of the Pulaski County Special School District. The data we used to prepare that annual report were furnished to us by the three Pulaski County school districts. We drew our total numbers of school choice students in the NLRSD from a printout of school choice students provided by the NLRSD district. In addition, we used the same information to identify the specific PCSSD school attendance zones in which those students live. In addition to examining enrollment data, ODM monitors interviewed both the principals ofNLRSD schools receiving school choice students and the PCS SD schools most significantly affected by the loss of those students. Finally, we interviewed some of the parents of school choice students to detennine which factors affected parents' decisions to pursue the school choice option for their children. Terminology The Pulaski County desegregation litigation refers to only black and white racial designations. Traditionally,, we have counted students who are of racial or ethnic groups other than white or African-American (such as Hispanic or Asian) along with white students in statistical totals and comparisons in order to remain consistent with the two racial categories identified in the districts' desegregation plans. Page 2 ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULES GOVERNING THE GUIDELINES, P.ROCEDURES,AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE ACT August2003 1.00 PURPOSE 1.01 These rules-shall be known as the Arbnsas Department of-Education Rules Governing the Guidelines, Procedure$, and Enforcement of the Arlcansas Public School ChoiceAct 2.00 AUTHORITY 2.01 The Arkansas State B:aard ofEducatian'sauthority forpromulg~ting these .rules is pursuant to.Ark. Code Ann. \"~11-105,  6-15-429, and .6-18- 206. 3.00 DEFINITIONS 3 .QI Student - for purposcs .. oftbis rule means ~ person legally enrolled or entitled to .be ,enwlled in Ii pilblit .school distriet in Arkansas. \"3 .02 Resident district - for purposes of this rule means the.-ptiblicschool -district wherc .. a studentis considered to reside pursuant IQ Ark. Code:Ann. - 6-l8- 2!)2, 3.03 Ni:m-resident district  for p.urposes_.ofthis rule-means the,pulilic school ,district a student. last made legal application to,attend pursuant\" to the Arkansas :Pubiic School Choice Act:'for:the,currentschool year. 3 .04 -A_.p.plication -.for purposes f;lf tl:iis r-ule. mcans:a request submitted t0 .a non- resident district to transfer from a-student\\s-rcsident district to a nonresident district on the official form approved.'by the Arkansas Department of Education.  J .05 Boar-d - for purposes ofthis rule means.the Arkansas State Board of -Education. 3;06 Depal1ment-for.purposes of this rule means.the Arkansas Department of Education. 3.07 Minority - for purposcs ,of this rule minority includes thefollowing racial ,:groups: African American; Hispanic, Asian .or. Pacific Islander, American .1ndian or Alaskan Native. 3:0$. tv{ajoricy  for pul,'poscs :of this rule majorify includes the following racial group: Caucasian: Page 3- 4.00 PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL DISTRJCTPARTICIPATION lN PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM 4.'0 i Each school district sh~II panicipa:te in publ-ic school choice consistent with this section. 4.02 Every.s.chool district must adopt a resolution setting forth specific standards for. acceptance and rejection of applications. 4.02.1 Such standards may include the capacity of .a schoQI program, cla:ss, grade level, or school building. 4.02.2 School districts shall not be required to add teachers, staff, or classrooms or .in any way exceed current requirements or standards established by existing law when considering whether to accept,'an application. 4.02.3 A school district's standards shall include a statement that priority will be given to applications.of siblings or step-siblings residing in the same residence :or household,of students already attending the district l?y-choice where an application has been filed. 4.02.4 A school .district's standar,ds for -a~ptancc and rejection -of applications shalLnot include a student'.s previous academic achie:v.ement, athletic or. extr.acumcular al,ilicy, handicapping cond.iti.ons; English pr.ofitiency lev.el, .or:prcvious rlisciplinary proceedings except that an expulsion from .. 'BDother school dis.trict .may be included as a standard. 4.03 Adistrictshall make public announcements overthe0broadcast media and in print media at such times and in such manner so as to inform parents or guardians ofstudents in agjoining distri:cts of the availability -of the program,'the July 1 application deadline, .and'the-rcq.uirements lind procedure for nonresidentstud~nts to participate in the program. 5.00 PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPLlCATJONS FOR TRANSFER PURSUANT TO TIIEPUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM 5;01 .Any s.tutlent may make application to enroJI and attend a scihool in a district in which the stdent do.es not reside, subject to the restrictions and procedures, contained in this rule-and regulation and Arkansas law. 5.:01 .1 Before,'2 student may attend a sch.o.ol in a nonresident district, the 'Student's parent or guardian must submit an application on the Page4 fonn approved by and provided by the Department (see attached .application) to the nonresident district. 5:Dl .2 The application to the nonresident district must be postmarked no later than.July 1 of the year the student would begin th.e fall semester in the nonresident school district. 5.02 Any student attending a residentdistrict classified as being. in academic distress shall be el~gible and entitled to apply to transfer to another geograph-ically contiguous nonresident district not in academic distress during the .time period a district .is classified as being in academic distress subject to the restrictions.allow~ in 5.02.1 and 8,0D. 5.02.J Any student submitting an 11pplicatfon under this section shall not be required to file the petition by the July 1 deadline, but.shall meet all other rcquirements:and conditions of this rule. 5 .03 Within thiny (30) days of receipt of.an application for public scho.ol choice transfer from.a nonresident.student, the nonresident district shall notify the parent or guardian and the resident dis.wict in writing . .( via first class United States mail) asto whether the nonresident district.accepted .or rejected.the student's application. 5.03'1 Tfthe application is rejected, the nonresident district must state in the notification letter -the . specific reasons for rejection. 5J'J3.2 Iftbe application is accepJcd, the nonresident district shall state in the notification letter: a. An abspJute-d.cadiine for the student tQ enroll in the .district, or the acceptance notification is mill; and b. Any instructions fQr the renewal procedures established by the district 5.04 Any :student that stibinitted -a valid applfoation -for transfer, which was deriicd a trans(er by the nonresident district, may petition the Board to r.econsider the applicationfor transfer. The petitioning party shall se.t forth its arguments 1l!ld evidence supportin_gthe request for the Board's reconsideration ofthe'11pplicati.on along with a copy of the nonresident district's :riotificatlori of.rejection letter. 5.04.I The_petitiori for reconsideration before the Board shall be .in ,w..iling and shall. be postmadced (via certified first class United States-mail; retum r.ecelpt requested) no later than ten (IO} days after the student or Stlldent'.-s parents or guardian receives notice ,of reject-ion .from1hc nonresidentdistrict. Any request for a hearing :l?cfore 'the lioard must tie made in the petition for. reconsideration. Page5 .5.04.2 The petitioning party must mail or personally file their peiition for reconsideration of the:application to tbe nonresident district with the Office of the Director of the Department 5.04.3 The nonresident district may sqbmit iri writing-additional faformatioq, evidence or arguments supporting its rejection of tbe student's application. 5.04.4 The Board, at its sole discretion, .may grant a .publfo hearing -on the petition for r.eeonsideration or con.sider without n public hearing the pet-ition; briefs and evidence submitted in. Writing before issuing its final decision on the petition for reconsideration of the application. 5.04.5 The Board may requirethe nonresident district .to reconsider its rejection ofthe student iipplicatioil 'by a date.established by the Bo.ard before deciding whether to_,grantthe petition for reconsideration:of the -application. 5;04.6 The Board, at its discretion, shall have the -authority to require any person.associated wjth the .studem application (i.e. student, parent, guardian, etc.), the-nonresident district or,the resident -district to appear iri person .or by _pleiiding before-the Board as .a witness-on the.matter of a.petition for reconsideration,-ofan appJication. 6.00 TRANSPORTATION OF STUD~TS\u0026lt;IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM 6.01 Transportation of a ,studcht:from the r.eside.nt district to a -nomesident district is the responsibility of the ~tudent .or the student's parents,or guardians. -6.0l.l When -a student:transfer:s :under section .S,04, .. -the ,cost.of transportationofa student from the,resident district to the no~sident district shall be the responsibility of the resident district. 6.02 The -nonr.esident district may enter into a written agreement with the  ~udent studenfs parents or,guardians, or resident school djstrfot to pr.ci:v1de tr:an~ortation to .er from any place in the resident .district to the nonresident -djstric'~ or both.  6.03 A nonr:esiderjt disefJct $h11U terminate transponlition services toa student .-upon-receiprofwr.itten no:tice (via certified first class United States mail, return T.ece\"i_pt.requested}frorn 1hc-Beyilitmerit to cease and desist transporting a student:fromthe student-'s resident.district. Page 6 I ,_ I I I  I 7 .Ob NONRESIDENT DISTRICT'S RESPONSfBILJTlES 7:01 The nonresident district shall acceptall credits toward graduation of a student that were awarded by another district. 7.02 The nonresident district shall .award a rliploma to a nonresident student accepted for transfer under the Public -School Choice Program if that student meets the nonresident district's graduation requirements. 7.03 The nonresident student accepted far: . iransfer under the Public Scho.ol Choice Program shall be counted as a.part cif the average daily membership of the nonresidentdisirict to which the student transfr;rred. i.oo PROVISIONS FORANDLIMitATIONS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE TRANSFERS 8:02 8.03 No stl.!dentmay transfer to a nonresident districtw.herethe p.ercentage of enrollment for the student's race exceeds that percentage in the student's resident district, except as.provided in 8.01.1 and 8.0i.2. 8.0:l.l A-transfer is permitted if{l)theti:lUlsferis :betwceo distr~cts within the .same county; and{2) ifthe .trailsfei' does. not result in either districtexceedigg,Uie ,acceptable =gc or varil!nce for representation ofaninority/maj.ority~dents. The .acceptable range .of~ariance., is,detCffllined,as provjded ;in .Section 8.02, or R.O 12 A transferis permitted :if each school.:district within the county does.not have:\"a ,.critical mass,of minority percentages of more than ten .percent (JO) ofany single race and the fr.ans fer is between two school tliStricts in the sanie:county. The Depart!J).ent shall each.year compute the minority/majority racial percentage(s}ofthe public sch6.61 population for each cotmty from the October Annual $chooJ Report. School districts may vary jn the underrepresentation or over~representation.cifminority/majbrity students bye maximum of'twcnty-fi:ve.p.ercent (25%) oftl')e difference in majo:rity/rhinoritypercenteges, for the county anletennined by the D~artment, Fpr.-:exa~p;le, when the Department has calculated the county'Hacial balance for eacb student race category, each district is allowed :~n ovcr-'represen.tation or under-representation of minority or ma jor1ty students ofa range, of up to twenty-five (25%) of the county's racial'balance.    No student transfer sha'lrbe permitted under the Public School Choice Program when such.a ,transfer would .conflict with a district's Page 7 I desegregation court order or ad~trict's. court-approved desegregation plan. ' 9.00 REPORTING AND MONITORING OBLIGATIONS 9.;0 I The Department shall monitor schooldistricts for colnplianee with the Public School Choice law (Ark. Code Ann.  6-18-206) and these rules. 9.02 Each school district shall provide to the Department, within thirty (30) working. days. of receipt of a written request from the Department, any information or reports the Department deems necessary for. review and determination of thescho:ol district's compliance with the Public School Choice Jaw and these rules. 9;03 All s.chool dlstricts shaJJ.reporHo the Equity Assistance Center of the Department,on an annual basislhe race, .gender, and o.ther pertinent infonnation needed tl:i properly monitor compliance with theprovisions,.of this section. 9.04 The reports may be on tho.sefor.ms that are prescdbed by the Department, or the data may be submitted electronically :by the district using a format authorized by the Department. 9;05 The Department may withhold state aid from any school district that fails t(l) file its r,epoJt each year or.fails.to file any other information with a published deadline requested from school ,districts by the Equity Assistance Center, so fo~g .~s thircy,(3l\u0026gt;} calendar d~ys are given between the request for the information and the published deadline, except when the requC$t .comes from  a member pr committee of the General Assembly. 10.00 DISPUTES  I 0.01 Any school district rriay petition the .StateBoard of Education to resolve alleged disputes0arising under subsectiens (!:!) - (f) oi'A.rk. Code Ann. ' 6- 18.:206. 10,02 Any,st::.hool district seeking to petition the-Stiite Board of Education must subi:nitwith its pet1.tion pr,o.of ofpublic nofrc~ of th.e. district's intenttq .petition:the State Board. The public notice shall.be piib1ished;.at least -an:ee per weekf or.twq consecutive weeks in a new~aper of general :circulation in ,all the school:distiicts impacted or involved in .the ,aUeted d.isp.ute. Hk03 The school dist:r-ictshall file its written petition with the Office .of the Director .of the Oe,piufunent at least thirty (30) working days prior to the Sta:te Board of.Edwcat10Ii rrieeting where the ~petition will be hear.d. Page 8 ,_ I I 10.04 10.05 The schoel di-striet :s'hair provide_proof in the petitidn that they have served (via certified first lass United'States-mai._, return receipt requested) a copy of their petition,to. the super-intendentc\u0026gt;fa:11 other'scbool districts invoJved in the alleged dispute: The petition shall set forth in writing the,particular issues of dispute under the Public School Ch9ice pr~gram, .the specific relief for whieh the petitio11ii1fparty is requesting the Board to-address; and sha:11 list all school distri.cts and other relevant parties in the dispute, I 0.:06 The petition shall set forth what efforts.have been attempted by ail relevant school boards and superintendents of the involved school districts to resolve the alleged dispute. 10.07 The petition shall state in writing whether the \\petitioning .school district requests A hearing before the Boar:d. I 0.08 The Bpa:rd, in it$ sdle discretion, shall determine whether to grant a pubHc hear.~g -on a.peiition or to take action on the petition and pleadings submitted without granting.:a: public bearing. 10.09 Any si.h00Ldistr,ict that is. listed as.:a party in a pe~ition to resolve a dispute .shall file a wr.itten-,response with tbc 'Officc: -of'the Director of the Deparnnent. The written CC$ponse sha:U be.submitted iorthe Board's consideration al:ong0with the. petition within ten (10)-working days of receipt of noti.ce ofibe p.etition. ro. LO The Board shall ~~e a written decision regarding all issues of alleged disp.ute mentioned in .the petition, anti the written decision shalJ be served on.-an the schooi districts listed as.parties of dispute in the petition (via certified fustc-l~s UniteciStates rnail, .retum receipt requested) within twenty (20) working days oftheiBoard'sfina-1 dec.ision. I OJ 1 Except for the procedures specifically set forth in Ark. Code Ann.  6-18- 20.6 and these ,rules, aHhear,ings conducted by the Board shall be c:.bnducted pursuantt,o,the Ar.kansa.s Administtative,Procedures Act, Ark. Cod.e Ann.  25-15-201 et. seq .. Page 9 ' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 'School Crestwood Elem Indian Hills Elem Lakewood Elem Meadow Park North Heights NLRHS-West District Totals NLRSD School Choice Students 2004-05 .Tptal l:. ru oll,ne~ \" ... , Sche\u0026gt;ol Phoice l;nrqllment . Data Su~mary I 81, cLI . White \" !Total .'' Grade 'Level  '.Enrollment I 104 I 212 I 376 Kindergarten 13 School choice students comprise 13% of 111 grade 6 the total enrollment and 18% of white students. 2nd grade 6 3rd grade g Crestwood is 72% white with school choice 4\"' grade 10 students and 68% non-black without school choice students. 5\"' grade 6 Total so  I 11a I 390 I 508 Kindergarten 19 School choice students comprise 24% of 111 grade 22 the school's total enrollment and 32% of white students. 2nd grade 18 3rd grade 20 Indian Hills is 77% white with school choice 4\"' grade 16 students and 69% white without them. 5\"' grade 28 Total 123 I 100 I 25s I 361 Kindergarten 5 School choice students comprise 3% of the 11 grade 0 total school enrollment and 4% of white students. 2nd grade 1 3rd grade 2 Lakewood is 71 % white with school choice 4\"' grade 1 students and 70% white without them. 5\"' grade 2 Total 11 I 160 I 35 I 195 Kindergarten 1 Impact of the single school choice student 11 grade is statistically minimal. 2nd grade 3rd grade 4\"' grade 5\"' grade Total 1 I 261 I 203 I 470 Kindergarten 1 Impact of the single school choice student 1st grade is statistically minimal. 2nd grade 3rd grade 4\"' grade 5\"' grade Total 1 I s1s I 631 I 1,309 11 th grade No info Impact of the single school choice student 12th grade available is statistically minimal. Total 1 I s,61s I 3,ss1 I 9,496 Kindergarten 39 School choice students from PCSSD 1st grade 28 comprise 2% of the NLRSD enrollment. The district is 41 % white with the PCSSD 2nd grade 25 school choice students and 40% without 3\"' grade 31 them. 4th grade 27 5th grade 36 No Info 1 Total 187 - - -------------- Sources of NLRSD School Choice Students Residing In the PCSSD 2004-05 PCSSD Schools E E .c a, a, iii j\":' \"O iii a, i ~ CD = :! C :f '\u0026gt; \u0026gt;CD ~ \"O i :E C e 0 I 0 % :E C ::, i C ~ 0 i ! C C 0 0 .s en J C) I .!! J 1 1 J \u0026gt;- i en ~ .5 Q. 'E u .II: ! .! ! ~ ftl ::, ftl ftl ~ Cl m 0 0 0 0 :c -, 0 a: a, ~ a\u0026gt;,- :::, Crestwood 1 5 2 6 2 1 3 7 2 - - 6 7 - 4 4 50 lndlan HIiis - 2 2 15 8 1 - 8 - 1 1 32 42 - 1 10 123 Iii Lakewood Elem 1 2 8 2 - - - 1 - - - - 4 1 - - - 11 .c Meadow Park - - - - - - - u - - - - 1 - - - - 1 a, a0 , North Heights - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 Di: .z.J NLRH-West - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - 1 Totals 2 9 6 21 10 2 4 15 2 1 1 43 51 1 5 14 187  Based on the information prnvided, we could not determine the PCSSD school zones in which these students reside. I The Effect of School Choice Transfers to NLRSD on the Enrollment and Racial Composition of Affected PCSSD Schools 2004-05 le I PCS SD' s Plan 2000 continues the standards for student assignment and guidelines for racial composition established in the district's 1992 desegregation plan. The plan defines a specific range in which the racial composition of each PCS SD school, except Bayou Meto, and the interdistrict schools (Clinton and Crystal Hill) is to fall. The minimum enrollment of African-Americans is to be 20% at each school; the maximum differs between the elementary and secondary organizational levels because the upper limits are based on a variance of 25% from the annual percentage ofblack enrollment at each of these two levels. The racial balance range for PCS SD elementary schools in 2004-05 is 20% to 49% black. The targeted range for secondary schools is 20% to 54% black. I I I I I I I I I I I The ideal compositi_on at the interdistrict schools will be as close to 50%-50% as possible, with the majority race of the host district remaining the majority race at the interdistrict school. Baker Interdistrict School is not subject this requirement. 2004-05 Actual Enrollment 2004-05 Enrollment Schools Wrth the addition of NLRSD school choice students Black White Total Pct. Black White Total Pct. Black Black Bayou Meto 10 383 393 3% 10 385 395 3% Cato 97 264 361 27% 97 273 370 26% Crystal HIii 401 413 814 49% 401 419 820 49% Clinton 337 305 642 52% 337 326 663 51% Dupree 134 1n 311 43% 134 187 321 42% Harris 196 46 242 . 81% 196 48 244 80% Jacksonville 282 263 545 52% 282 267 549 51% Oak Grove Elem. 98 290 388 25% 98 292 390 25% Oakbrooke 108 255 363 30% 108 270 378 29% Pinewood 178 252 430 41% 178 253 431 41% Scott 30 96 126 24% 30 97 127 24% Sherwood 144 248 392 37% 144 291 435 33% Sylvan Hills Elem. 137 237 374 37% 137 288 425 32% Sylvan Hills High 440 610 1,050 42% 440 611 1,051 42% Tolleson 116 189 305 38% 116 121 310 37% Page 12 1. le I I I I I I I I I I I ~ I Factors Affecting Parents' Decisions to Pursue School Choice The following information is based on our conversations with school administrators, parents, and daycare providers regarding some of the reasons PCSSD parents chose to send their children to NLRSD schools under school choice. Convenience Some parents and administrators mentioned that the geographic contiguity of Indian Hills Elementary, Crestwood Elementary, and Lakewood Elementary in the NLRSD to Sherwood neighborhoods of the PCSSD as a factor in school choice transfers. Numerous Sherwood-area parents work in North Little Rock ( e.g. Baptist Memorial Hospital) and find it easier to deliver their children to one of the aforementioned NLRSD schools during the morning commute and make arrangements for them to attend after-school programs located in close proximity to the schools. Proximity of Quality Pre-School Programs and After-School Care Our study shows that 123 school choice students attend Indian Hills Elementary in the NLRSD. This number far exceeds the next highest number of 50 at Crestwood Elementary. Our investigation of the seeming popularity of Indian Hills revealed that the proximity of the well-known First United Methodist Church pre-school and after-school programs is one of the factors leading to Sherwood area parents seeking a placement at Indian Hills. The First United Methodist Church facility is located directly across the street from Indian Hills. According to the assistant director of the First United Methodist pre-school program, numerous parents who reside in the PCS SD enroll their children in the pre-school program at the church. Once those children reach school age, their parents pursue a school choice transfer so their children can attend the church's after-school program. The assistant director cited the proximity of the First United Methodist program to a public school, parents' familiarity with the staff, and a sense of continuity for the children as factors affecting school choice. In 1996, First United Methodist discontinued transportation from the Sherwood area schools to the after-school program, thus making Indian Hills Elementary a more attractive choice for parents whose children had attended the pre-school program. We found that some Sherwood area parents whose children participate in the Lakewood United Methodist Church Mother's Day Out program become interested in the adjacent Lakewood Elementary School as their offspring reach school age. Familiarity with other parents whose children attend Lakewood, in addition to an established routine, tend to attract parents to seek a school choice transfer to Lakewood. Our inquiry revealed that when Sherwood area parents in the PCSSD viewed their area school and an NLRSD school as equal, the availability and convenience of reliable after-school care became the deciding factor in pursuing school choice. Page 13 r  - ' I I I I I I I I I I \"Curb Appeal\" Some PCSSD parents cited what they perceived to be the poor condition of some facilities in the district as a factor as they weighed where to send their children to school. Most educators no doubt view the \"curb appeal\" or attractiveness of a school building to be a shallow basis for selecting or rejecting a school. However, the reality is that to some patrons the building is a reflection of the school and if they don't find the edifice appealing, they won't bother to investigate the program. Page 14 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. NO. 4:82CV00866WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. PCSSD MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF MOTION REGARDING SCHOOL CHOICE PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS The Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 1989 is codified at ACA 6-18-206. Basically stated, it permits a degree of transfer between school districts under certain prescribed conditions and pursuant to certain statistical measures calculated by the Arkansas Department of Education. Currently, the North Little Rock School District is accepting a substantial number of white PCSSD students to its district, particularly at the elementary level, pursuant to School Choice. These students are being largely drawn from established PCSSD student assignment areas for Sylvan Hills Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, Oakbrook Elementary and Clinton lnterdistrict School. The PCSSD states that these transfers are compromising its ability to maintain the racial balance goals to which it committed in Plan 2000, all of which likewise date from 1989. 6-18-206 (f)(5) provides that: In any instance where the foregoing provisions [the transfer . provisions] would result in a conflict with a desegregation court order or a district's court-approved desegregation plan, the terms of the order or plan shall govern; The Arkansas Department of Education has promulgated rules governing the operation of School Choice. Rule 8.00 is headed Provisions for and Limitations on Public School Choice Transfers. Sub-part 8.03 states: No student transfer shall be permitted under the Public School Choice Program when such a transfer would conflict with a district's desegregation court order or a district's court-approved desegregation plan. 1 The North Little Rock School District is majority black. However, it was declared unitary as to racial balance several years ago. In the meantime, it has somehow managed to reconfigure certain elementary schools, including Indian Hills and Lakewood Elementary so that they are actually whiter than the schools in the PCSSD from which they currently draw School Choice children. (See Exhibits to motion). The PCSSD believes that these circumstances represent a conflict with both the M-to-M stipulation and order as well as Plan 2000. The M-to-M stipulation was agreed to and ordered by the Court during the second half of the 1980s. It sets forth the rules pursuant to which cross-district transfers can be made in this case. The PCSSD submits as a federal court order, it legally trumps the School Choice Act and precludes its operation, at least as it is currently being applied, in these instances. This is true not only because federal law predominates over state law in these circumstances but also because these transfers are artificially increasing both the overall minority population of the PCS SD as well as frustrating the PCSSD's ability to attain unitary status in respect of its overall and individual school racial balance. This Court should rule that the current application of the Arkansas School Choice Act should be suspended until the PCSSD has been adjudicated to be unitary. 1 Although subsection (t)(7)(g) authorizes the State Board of Education to resolve disputes arising under this section, the PCSSD is informed that the State Board has traditionally declined to exercise its discretionary authority for desegregation cases that remain in litigation. 2 Respectfully submitted, MITCHELL, WILLIAMS, SELIG, GATES \u0026amp; WOODY ARD, P.L.L.C. 425 West Capitol A venue, Suite 1800 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501 ) 688-8800 FAX: (501) 688-8807 Scho u / , Special CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE On April 18, 2005, a copy of the foregoing was served via U.S. mail on each of the following : Mr. John W. Walker John W. Walker, P.A. l 723 Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 2000 Regions Center 400 West Capitol  Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l Mr. Horace Smith ODM One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Judge J. Thomas Ray U.S. District Courthouse 600 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 149 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Mark A. Hagemeier Assistant Attorney General Arkansas Attorney General 's Office 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones 3400 TCBY Tower 425 West Capitol Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 l Mr. Clayton Blackstock Mr. Mark Burnett l O l O W. Third Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Robert Pressman 22 Locust A venue Lexington, Massachusetts 02173 :t::- FILED ,._.. ~DISTRICT COURT IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT : DISTRICT ARKANSAS EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS -. -;. WESTERN DIVISION APR 2 7 2005 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT t:.MES W. McCORMACK, CLERK PLAINTIFFDEP CLERK v. PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL CASE NO.: 4:82-CV-00866 WRW DEFENDANTS DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. RECEIVED MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, et al. APR 2 8 2005 INTERVENOR$ KATHERINE KNIGHT, et al. OFFICEOF  DESEGREGATION MONI.TORING INTERVENOR$ - - MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND COMES NOW, the Defendant, North Little Rock School District, et al., by and through its attorney, Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones, P.A., and for this motion for extension of time to respond to PCSSD's Motion Respecting The Arkansas School Choice Act states as follows: 1. Service was perfected on Defendant April 18, 2005, via U.S. mail. The time to respond within the rules including the additional three days for mailing would be May 2, 2005. 2. We respectfully request an additional seven days in which to respond to Pulaski County Special School District's Motion Respecting The Arkansas School Choice Act. The requested extension would be up to and including May 9, 2005. 3. We have contacted the counsel for Pulaski County Special School District regarding the extension of time to respond. Counsel has no objections to the extension. WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests the court to extend the time in which to respond up to and including May 9, 2005, and fo'r all other just and proper relief. April 27, 2005 By: Respectfully submitted, JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES. P.A. 425 West Capitol Avenue Suite 3400 Jjttle-ReGk.,..Arkansas 72201 '{:, )7-11. :_2- . -l / ; A,{.lcl-(_,J, ,_---- ~hen W. Jones (7S:08 ) Attorney for North Little ock School District CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephen W. Jones, hereby certify that the foregoing , Motion for Extension of Time to Respond, has been served via United States mail, postage prepaid, this 2th day of April, 2005, to the following : Mr. M. Samuel Jones Ill Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard, P.L.L.C. 425 W. Capitol Ave. Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 2000 Regions Center 400 W. Capitol Ave. Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark A. Hagemeier Assistant Attorney General Arkansas Attorney General's Office 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Robert Pressman 22 Locust Ave. Lexington, MA 02173 Mr. John W. Walker John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Horace Smith OOM One Union National Plaza 124 W. Capitol Ave. Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Clayton Blackstock Mr. Mark Burnett 1010 W. Third Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Judge J. Thomas Ray U.S. District Courthouse 600 W. Capitol Ave. Suite 149 Little fwc-k--;-AR 72201 / ~ ' . ~i .l ,, . \\ ---- /  l.1.{,--L \\ _ :~--. .,.~-- -.-siap;:w Jones :. / '. ,,/ Offices In: Conway, Arkansas Nashvill e, Tennessee JACK, lLYON \u0026amp; JONES. P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW SUITE 3400 425 WEST CAPITOL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 (501) 375- 1122 Telecopier: (501) 375-1027 April 27, 2005 James McCormack Court Clerk United States District Court Eastern District Western Division 402 US Post Office \u0026amp; Courthouse 600 W. Capitol Ave Little Rock, AR 72201-3325 e-mail: s1ones@1l j.com di rect dial no. : (50 1) 707-5520 APR 2 3 2005 --OF-~ICE-'lf -- RE: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District No. 1, et al. Case No. 4:82-CV-00866 WRW Dear Mr. McCormack: Enclosed for filing in the above referenced matter is the original and 10 copies of North Little Rock School District's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond . Please return the extra file stamped copies to the courier. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. /pea enclosures cc: Parties of Record Sincerely, GJodb OdCW114/ Paula Adams Legal Assistant t\" ILt:.U U.S. DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT ARKANSAS APR 2 8 2005 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JAMES W. McCORMACK, CLERK .By: ______ ~=-=-c= EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS DEP CLERK WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. No. 4:82CV00866-WRW/JTR PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL RECEIVED DISTRICT NO. 1, et al., MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, et al. KATHERINE KNIGHT, et al. APR 2 9 2005 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONI.TORING ORDER PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTER VEN ORS INTERVENORS Pending is Defendant North Little Rock School District's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond (Doc. No. 3913) to PCCSD's Motion Respecting the Arkansas School Choice Act. There are no objections. For good cause shown and because there are no objections, NLRSD's Motion for Extension of Time to Respond is GRANTED.  Accordingly, NLRSD must file a response by 5 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2005. -If. IT IS SO ORDERED thi.Jff_ d; of April, 2005. THIS DOCUMENT ENTEREDON ~ftlCT JUDGE '::' -::r'.ET SHEET IN COMPLIANCE Wm. R. Wilson, Jr. .iT i RALE 58A~~a)fRCP 4-~?$_-s::; B~,4 -. ;. ,.., ... ~ 3' -,-,, 91 4  ri~9. Arkansas -~-::=-..,,,,_ ~ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ,____- ~,..,~ 4 STATE CAPITOL MAU  UTILE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071  (501) 682-4475  http://arkedu.state.v.us Dr. Kenneth James, Director of Education April 29, 2005 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0. Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. M. Samuel Jones III R-ECEIVED MAY 2 2005 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard 425 West Capitol A venue, Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. U.S. District Court No. 4:82-CV-866 WRW Dear Gentlemen: Per an agreement with the Attorney General 's Office, I am filing the Arkansas Department of Education's Project Management Tool for the month of April 2005 in the above-referenced case. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, , J~~ General Counsel Arkansas Department of Education SS:law cc: Mark Hagemeier TATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Chair - JoNell Caldwell, Little Rock  Vice Chair - Jeanna Westmoreland, Arkadelphia Members: Sherry Burrow, Jonesboro  Shelby Hillman, Carlisle  Calvin King, Marianna  Randy Lawson, Bentonville MaryJane Rebick, Little Rock  Diane Tatum, Pine Bluff  Naccaman Williams, Johnson An Equal Opportunity Employer UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF V. No. LR-C-82-866 WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of the ADE's Project Management Tool for April 2005. Respectfully Submitted, Smith, Bar # 9 251 General Counsel, Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, Room 404-A Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4227 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Scott Smith, certify that on April 29, 2005, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0 . Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard 425 West Capitol, Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201 S.cott Smith - - --- ----- - - IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. No. 4:82CV00866 WRW/JTR PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. RECEIVED MAY - 3 2005 REOF DESEGREGATION MONLTORING ORDER FILED U.S. DISTRICT COURT - EASTERN DISTRICT ARKANSAS M,~.Y   2 2005 JAMES W. McCORMACK, CLERK .By: ______ --:::D-:=:EP,,.-:C:;:-L;::-;ER=K PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS On April 29, 2005, I received the Office of Desegregation Monitoring's proposed budget for the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 fiscal years. I have attached a copy of the budget to this order, and if there are any objections, parties must respond within five (5) days; otherwise, the OD M's proposed budget will be accepted as p\u0026amp;.ed and become effe~tive immediately. IT IS SO ORDERED_this .. day of May, 2005. TM\u0026amp; DOCUMENT ENTERED ON OOCKET SHEET IN COMPLIANCE WITH~~ 58__.ANm:9(a) FRCP  ON S: ;L,'(}~ BY ~ ae2 ' ; UNITED STATES DISTRJCT JUDGE WM. R. WILSON, JR. Office of Desegregation Monitoring A United States District Court  Eastern District of Arkansas -------------------- One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 (501) 376-6200 Fax (501) 371-0100 April 29, 2005 The Honorable William R. Wilson United States District Court 600 West Capitol, Room 423 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Judge Wilson: Attached for your approval are the revised proposed ODM budgets for 2004-05 and 2005-06. The format ofthe_budget document follows that of OD M's previous budgets, including annotations to explain revenue calculations, definitions of budget categories, and the budgeted allocations for the year by category. I will promptly provide any additional information upon request. Sincerely yours, Polly Ramer Office Manager Enc. e. -LRSD NLRSD PCSSD ANNOTATED ODM BUDGET FOR 2004-05 and 2005-06 REVENUE The Court's Interim Order of June 27, 1989 required that: ... (T]he amount previously ordered for the Pulaski County Educational Cooperative (Co-op) [$200,000.00] shall be applied toward the budget of the office of the Metropolitan Supervisor .... The balance of the budget will be apportioned among the school districts on a per pupil basis .... Eighth Circuit OroerofDecemberl2, 1990: ... [T]he office previously known as the Office of the Metropolitan Supervisor will be reconstituted as the Office of Desegregation Monitoring .... 2004--05 Budget 2005-06 Budget 10/1/04 %of 2004--05 2003-04 2004--05 10/1/04 %of 2005-06 2004--05 Enroll- Total Budget Credit Budget Enroll- Total Budget Estimated ment Enroll- Allocatlon (Budget Payment ment Enroll- Allocation Credit ment not spent) ment (Budget not spent) 25,720 47.93 134,583 4,282 130,301 25,720 47.93 118,262 1,724 9,496 17.69 49,672 1,580 48,092 9,496 17.69 43,648 636 18,449 34.38 96,536 3,072 93,464 18,449 34.38 84,829 1,236 State of AR NIA NIA 200,000 N/A 200,000 N/A N/A 200,000 N/A 2005-06 Estimated Budget Payment 116,538 43,012 83,593 200,000 2005-06: The 2005-06 Budget Allocation, the 2004-05 Estimated Credit, and the 2005-06 Estimated Budget Payment are apportioned among the three school districts according to the October 2004 enrollment numbers. After the final 2005-06 enrollment has been tallied, we will adjust the figures accordingly and notify each district of the exact amount due for its share of ODM's 2005-06 budget. Described below is the step-by-step process, reflected in the chart above, that we use to determine each district's contribution to the ODM budget: I. The State of Arkansas' contribution ($200,000.00) is subtracted from ODM's total budget. 2. Based on the previous year's October 1 enrollment, the districts are charged their pro rata share of ODM's budget (minus the state's contribution). 3. Each district is credited with its pro rata share ( or estimated share) of OD M's unspent budget for the previous year. 4. Each district contributes that sum to ODM's budget or, if the credit has been estimated, each district will be notified of the exact amount due for its share of ODM's budget before the close of the current fiscal year. - EXPENDITURES Note: Definitions of expense categories are based on the Arkansas School Financial Accounting Manual. Communications: Services provided by persons or businesses to assist in transmitting and receiving messages or information. This category includes telephone services as well as postage machine rental and postage. 2003-04 Budget 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 8,000.00 _ 7,813.33 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures __ --_ 9,006.00 2004-05: The increase in the budget is due to the advertising expense for the vacant position of the Federal Monitor. Dues and Fees: Expenditures or assessment for membership in professional or other brganizations or associations or payments to a paying agent for services provided, such as conference registration fees. 2003-04 Budget 735.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 930.00 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 265.00 2003-04: Over budget due to the registration for an associate to attend the National Counselors' Conference was $45 more than budgeted, and the registration fee for the Federal Monitor to attend the International Association of Facilitators conference was $150 more than budgeted. Equipment: Expenditures for the initial, additional, and replacement items or equipment, such as furniture and machinery. 2003-04 Budget 500.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 2,590.99 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 0.00 2003-04: Over budget because one of the older computers crashed and had to be replaced. The total cost of the computer was $2,108.55. Management Services: Services performed by persons qualified to assist management either in the broad policy area orin general operations. This category includes consultants, individually or as a team, to assist the chief executive in conference or through systematic studies. 2003-04 Budget 5,000.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 0.00 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 0.00 Page4 - Periodicals: Expenditures for periodicals and newspapers for general use. A periodical is any publication appearing at regular intervals ofless than a year and continuing for an indefinite period. 2003-04 Budget 121 .00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 135.00 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 135.00 Printing and Binding: Expenditures for job printing and binding, usually according to specifications. This includes the design and printing of forms as well as printing and binding publications. 2003-04 Budget 6,000.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 5,033.07 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 5,245.00 Professional and Technical Services: Services which by their nature can be performed only by persons with specialized skills and knowledge. 2003-04 Budget 1,700.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 1,717.50 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 1,554.00 Rent: Expenditures for leasing or renting land and buildings for both temporary and long-range use. 2003-04 Budget 48,860.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 48,869.80 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 50,691 .00 2005-06: Office space could be reduced and therefore reduce the amount charged for rent by approximately $8,500. Repairs and Maintenance: Expenditures for repairs and maintenance services which restore equipment to its original state or are a part of a routine preventive maintenance program. This includes service contracts and contractual agreements covering the maintenance and operation of equipment and equipment systems. 2003-04 Budget 400.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 434.95 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 252.00 Page5 - Salaries: Salaries are the amounts paid to employees who are considered to be in positions of a permanent or temporary nature. 2003-04 Budget 405,419.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 405,251.10 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 332,042.00 Below is a breakdown of each employee's budgeted 2004-05 and 2005-06 salary, reflecting a 3 .29% annual base increase, which is equal to or less than the annual step increase on the salary scales of the local districts. Name of 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 Employee Salary Salary Salary Ann Marshall 119,022 40,900 0 Gene Jones 1 58,828 61,530 63,438 Margie Powell 70,196 72,505 74,890 Horace Smith 70,196 72,505 74,890 Polly Ramer 52,689 54,422 56,212 Linda Bryant 29,219 30,180 31,173 Act11 of1999 2 5,269 0 0 1Gene Jones, who works 4/5 time, elected to receive payment for annual insurance premiums in lieu of the insurance benefits; his salary reflects that decision. 2Act 11 of 1999 allows an employee who completes their 2at11 year under the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System to enter the Teacher Deferred Retirement Option Plan (T-Drop) and receive compensation for unused leave. Benefits: Benefits are the amounts paid on behalf of employees and not included in the gross salary, but are over and above. Such payments are fiinge benefit payments. 2003-04 Budget 2003-04 Actual 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures Expenditures 80,018.00 78,447.40 75,311 .00 Below is a breakdown b Name Car Social Retire- Hospital- Life Dental Hospital Short Total Allowance Security ment -ization Ins. Indemnity Tenn Benefits Marshall 300.00 2,380.21 411 .99 253.00 2.72 21.48 5.08 5.24 3,379.72 Jones 960.00 4,780.38 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,740.38 Powell 1,200.00 5,595.80 10,318.78 3,106.00 32.64 263.40 60.96 62.88 20,640.46 Smith 1,200.00 5,348.67 10,318.78 3,106.00 32.64 263.40 60.96 62.88 20,393.33 Ramer 0.00 4,015.33 7,619.02 3,106.00 32.64 263.40 60.96 62.88 15,160.23 Bryant 0.00 2,258.32 4,225.10 3,106.00 20.40 263.40 60.96 62.88 9,997.06 Page 6 -Below is a breakdown b cate o Name Car Social Retire- Hospital- Life Dental Hospital Short Total Allowance Security ment -ization Ins. Indemnity Tenn Benefits Jones 960.00 4,926.45 0.00 -0- -0- -0- -0- -0- 5,886.45 Powell 1,200.00 5,820.89 10,652.60 3,120.00 32.64 269.04 60.96 62.88 21 ,21-9.01 Smith 1,200.00 5,820.89 10,652.60 3,120.00 32.64 269.04 60.96 62.88 21 ,219.01 Ramer 0.00 4,300.22 7,869.68 3,120.00 32.64 269.04 60.96 62.88 15,715.42 Bryant 0.00 2,384.73 4,364.22 3, 120.00 20.40 269.04 60.96 62.88 10,282.23 Supplies: Expenditures for all supplies for the operation, including freight and cartage. Amounts paid for material items of an expendable nature that are consumed, worn out, or deteriorated in use or items that lose their identity through fabrication or incorporation into different or more complex units or substances. 2003-04 Budget 6,000.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 5,403.11 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 4,000.00 - Travel: Expenditures for transportation, meals, hotel, and other expenses associated with traveling or business, such as parking fees. Payments for per diem in lieu of reimbursements for subsistence (room and board) also are charged here. 2003-04 Budget 2,459.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 2,013.54 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 1,066.00 2004-05: The budget includes guest parking and reimbursement to support staff for the mileage they drive in their own vehicles on official business, an amount budgeted at $125.00. The remainder ($950.00) is for travel and lodging associated with one of the monitors attending the National Counselors' Conference, as explained above in the Dues and Fees section. 2005-06: The increase in budget is due an anticipated increase in conference costs. Insurance: Expenditures for all types of insurance coverage such as property, liability, fidelity, as well as the costs of judgments. 2003-04 Budget 712.00 2003-04 Actual Expenditures 572.00 2004-05 Estimated Expenditures 572.00 - 2005-06: The increase in budget is due to a 5% increase in the annual premium. Page 7 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING BUDGET: 2004-05 and 2005-06 REVENUE State of Arkansas LRSD Budget allocation Minus credit from previous year Equals LRSD's share of the budget NLRSD Budget allocation Minus credit from previous year Equals NLRSD's share of the budget PCSSD Budget allocation Minus credit from previous year Equals PCSSD's share of the budget 2003-04 BUDGET 200,000.00 177,217.00 724.00 2003-04 Actual  .......................... . 176,493.00 61 ,292.00 250.00 257.66        oooo      uoOoHOO oo 61,042.00 62,864.34 127,415.00 520.00 Note: The sum of the credits in the above chart is the unspent amount of our previous year's budget, including bank interest earned. Every budget cycle, ODM applies this amount toward each school district's budgeted allocation. Both that allocation and the credit are determined for the proposed budget by the previous year's October 1 enrollment numbers, then adjusted accordingly when the enrollment numbers for the current year become available. EXPENDITURES Communications Dues and Fees Equipment Food Services Management Services Periodicals Printing \u0026amp; Binding Prof \u0026amp; Tech Services Rent Repairs \u0026amp; Maintenance Resource Library Salaries Benefits Staff Development Supplies Travel 2003-04 BUDGET 8,000.00 735.00 500.00 0.00 5,000.00 121.00 6,000.00 1,700.00 48,860.00 400.00 0.00 405,419.00 80,018.00 0.00 6,000.00 2,459.00 2003-04 Actual 7,813.33 930.00 2,590.99 0.00 0.00 135.00 5,033.07 1,717.50 .,,_ :t,?PQ.0\u0026lt;:t\\ 434.95 ' . . ,, 400.o~F 0.00 2004-05 Estimated 9,006.00 265.00 i, 0.00 0.00 0.00 135.00 5,245.00 1,554.00 50,691 .00 52,564.og:  252.00 ' '400;9ct; 332,042.00 75,311 .00 0.00 4,000.00 1,066.00 572.00 500:oci;; Jra~Jfo1 ~- 446.739.0Q!; 0.00 F~LED N THE N U.S. DISTRICT COURT I U ITED STA TES DISTRICT COURT EASTER~J DIGrn:cT r.;:::wiSAs EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION JAMES W. McCO;'.:.:/\\CK, CLERK By LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ----:P=-L=-A-=--=-=-1N- :::T=-=-1F =fDE=.P,... .c,-LE-R- K v. PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, et al. KA THERINE KNIGHT, et al. CASE NO.: 4:82-CV-00866 WRW DEFENDANTS RECEIVED M~Y 10 2005 OFFICE OF DESEGREGAl\\ON MONllORIMG INTERVENORS INTERVENORS NLRSD RESPONSE TO PCSSD MOTION REGARDING SCHOOL CHOICE The Arkansas Public School Choice Act of 1989, AC.A 6-18-206 sets forth the - public policy of the State of Arkansas in favor of parents and students having \"greater freedom to determine the most effective school for meeting their individual educational needs.\" Id. , 6-18-206(a)(1 )(1999 Repl.) \"The General Assembly further finds that giving more options to parents and students with respect to where they attend public school  will increase the responsiveness and effectiveness of the State's schools .... \" Id., at 6- 18-206(a)(2). As a result, the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas determined that \"[a] public school choice program is hereby established to enable any pupil to attend a school in a district in which the pupil does not reside , subject to the restrictions contained in this section\". Id., at 6-18-206(a)(4) (emphasis supplied). The PCSSD suggests that the NLRSD's acceptance of students transferring pursuant to the School Choice Act is somehow discretionary with the NLRSD. See 1 PCSSD Motion Respecting the School Choice Act, paragraph 3. This is not accurate. - While the Act does permit a receiving district to refuse to accept any school choice transfers at all, AC.A.  6-18-20(b)(3), it does not allow districts to discriminate between students as to who it will accept outside of a specific and limited list of statutory exceptions. Rather, it creates an obligation to accept transfers unless one of the specifically delineated exceptions applies. A fair reading of the Act makes it clear that any \"rights\" it creates attach to the parents and students, not to the district. The latter has only obligations. In fact, parents and students even have a right to appeal the denial of a school choice transfer to the Arkansas Board of Education. Ark. Dept. of Educ. Rules Governing School Choice Act, 5.04 (found at page 5 of Ex. A to PCSSD  Motion). It is noteworthy that the individuals whose \"rights\" will be affected by the decision on this motion, that is, the parents and students, are unrepresented in this proceeding. The PCSSD now invites this Court to disregard summarily the rights of these parents and students and the express public policy of the State of Arkansas by declaring that the School Choice Act is incompatible with the M-to-M Stipulation and the desegregation plan of the PCSSD. This issue arises because of the differing racial restrictions contained in the School Choice Act and the M-to-M Stipulation. The latter requires that a transferring student be in the majority in both his school and his school district and be transferring under circumstances where he will be in a minority in both his new school and his new district. The School Choice Act, on the other hand, requires only that a student be transferring from a district where his race is in a greater proportion to a district where his race is in a lesser proportion. In the present case, the 2 transferring students satisfy the school choice definition but only meet three of the four - requirements of the M-to-M definition since they would be transferring to a school where they would be in a majority status. This does not mean, however, that these transfers do not benefit the NLRSD in its desegregation efforts. These students create an additional pool of white students who may matriculate to the NLRSD's majority black secondary schools. Additionally, it is unknown how many of these students would actually attend schools in the PCSSD if their school choice transfers were denied. After all, 75-80% of them enter the NLRSD in kindergarten and have never been enrolled in the PCSSD. Affidavit of Bobby J. Acklin attached hereto. It is entirely possible that a significant proportion would opt out of the public schools entirely. Such an outcome would not help any district's desegregation efforts. Moreover, to accept the PCSSD's invitation would require this Court to ignore the standards for constitutional and statutory construction which seek to harmonize allegedly conflicting statutes and constitutional provisions. See, e.g., Nordgren v. Burlington Northern RR. Co.;- 101 F.3d 1246, 1253 (8th Cir. 1996) While the Supremacy Clause to the United States Constitution does empower federal courts to override state law, that power is used sparingly, and only when the provisions of federal law and the allegedly offending state law cannot be interpreted to be consistent with one another. See, e.g., DeCanas v. Bicas, 424 U.S. 351, 357 n.5 (1976), citing, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner \u0026amp; Smith v. Ware, 414 U.S. 717, 127 (1973). In the present case, there is simply no reason for this Court to embark on such a course of action . 3 As the PCSSD notes, the Act provides that school choice transfers will not be - permitted under circumstances where it would \"conflict with a desegregation court order or a districts court-approved desegregation plan .\" AC.A. 6-18-206(9)(5). The PCSSD specifically challenges school choice transfers to the NLRSD's Indian Hills and Lakewood Elementary Schools from the PCSSD's Clinton, Oakbrooke, Sherwood and Sylvan Hills Elementary Schools. However, it fails to specify why these transfers offend the provisions of its desegregation plan or the M-to-M Stipulation. The PCSSD states only that these transfers should be prohibited because they are \"artificially increasing both the overall minority population of the PCSSD as well as frustrating the PCSSD's ability to attain unitary status in respect of its overall and individual school racial balance.\" PCSSD Memorandum in Support of Motion Regarding School Choice, at 2. -\\ It does not explain how these transfers frustrate its ability to attain unitary status. Its suggestion that increasing the overall minority population of the PCSSD is somehow offensive to its plan is baffling . After all, the express purpose of M-to-M transfers is to effectuate the movement of black students from majority black districts to the majority white PCSSD and the movement of white students from the PCSSD to the majority black districts. In other words, they are intended to increase artificially the overall minority population of the PCSSD. To suggest that furthering this goal is now contrary to anyone's desegregation plan defies explanation. Moreover, this position is inconsistent with the PCSSD's past practice and current procedures. When the School Choice Act was initially passed in 1989, Arkansas Acts 1989 No. 609, the resident school district as well as the receiving school district both had to first agree to participate in school choice transfers. All three districts 4 in Pulaski County did so. Subsequently, the Act was amended to eliminate this - affirmative requirement and now only permits a school district to refuse to allow all school choice transfers into that district. There is no corresponding provision permitting a district to refuse to permit transfers out of that district, as the PCSSD seeks to do here. Notably, even when the program was voluntary for the PCSSD and the NLRSD was majority white, these two districts both participated in school choice transfers, specifically of black students from the NLRSD to the PCSSD and of white students from the PCSSD to the NLRSD. See Affidavit of Bobby J. Acklin. While both districts were majority white at that time, the NLRSD's proportion of black students was much greater than the PCSSD's. Allowing these transfers assisted the NLRSD in maintaining racial balance. The same is true today. While the Indian Hills and Lakewood Elementary - Schools are majority white and have a greater proportion of white students than the schools in the PCSSD in question, the additional white students from the PCSSD will later be available to advance to the NLRSD's majority black high schools. Such an outcome is certainly consistent with the NLRSD's desegregation plan as well as the purposes of the M-to-M Stipulation. The PCSSD, without further explanation, contends that these transfers somehow frustrate its ability to attain unitary status. There is no indication regarding why this is true. The NLRSD has already agreed not to accept students from the Clinton Elementary attendance zone since that school is presently majority black and that might imperil its eligibility for M-to-M transfer payments. Affidavit of Bobby J. Acklin. No such circumstances, however, attach to transfers from the Oakbrooke, Sherwood and Sylvan 5 Hills Elementary Schools. All three of those schools are well within the PCSSD's racial balance guidelines which provide that its elementary schools must be between 20% and 49% black. These schools are 30%, 37% and 37% black, respectively, placing all of them comfortably within the attendance guidelines set forth in the PCSSD's desegregation plan . Accordingly, there is no present threat to the PCSSD's plan compliance caused by the NLRSD's receipt of school transfers from these schools. Any suggestion to the contrary is at best convenient speculation without any supporting evidence. As discussed previously, the rules of statutory construction require that federal law, or in this case a desegregation plan , be construed consistently rather than inconsistently with state law. The PCSSD argues without explanation that the transfers in question interfere with its ability to attain unitary status even though it is clear that - they are consistent with the underlying purpose of M-to-M transfers and leave the PCSSD schools in question comfortably within their racial balance guidelines. Accordingly, there is no reason why this Court should apply the heavy hand of federal supremacy to frustrate the clear public policy of the State of Arkansas favoring more educational choices for parents and students. May 9, 2005 Respectfully submitted, JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES. P.A. 425 West Capitol Avenue Suite 3400 Little Rock; Arkansas 72201 ,-- (501) 75-1122 ,--, ~, ~' I- - I I / By:. ) c? L.(.. ,~- ~-----Stepnen W. Jones ~78 Attorney for North l:.jtt District 6 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephen W. Jones, hereby certify that the foregoing, NLRSD RESPONSE TO PCSSD MOTION REGARDING SCHOOL CHOICE, has been served via United States mail, postage prepaid, this 9th day of May, 2005, to the following : Mr. M. Samuel Jones Ill Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard, P.L.L.C. 425 W. Capitol Ave. Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 2000 Regions Center 400 W. Capitol Ave. Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark A. Hagemeier Assistant Attorney General Arkansas Attorney General's Office 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Robert Pressman 22 Locust Ave. Lexington, MA 02173 7 Mr. John W. Walker John W. Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Horace Smith ODM One Union National Plaza 124 W. Capitol Ave. Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Clayton Blackstock Mr. Mark Burnett 1010 W. Third Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Judge J. Thomas Ray U.S. District Courthouse 600 W. Capitol Ave. Suite 149 Little Rock, AR 72201 ( . / / AFFIDAVIT OF BOBBY J. ACKL.DJ I am Bobby J. Acklin, Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation for the North Little Rock School District (1\\TLRSD) and state as follows : 1. I was hired as the Assistant Superintendent for Student Affairs by the =:--lLRSD beginning the 1989-1990 school-year. In that capacity, I was responsible for student assignments and worked directly with the School Choice Act from its adoption. 2. In 1994 I became the Assistant Superintendent for Desegregation in the ::--TLRSD and have served in that capacity to the present date. In that position, I have monitored student assignment inciuding school choice transfers. 3. 'foe NLRSD has participated in the State's School Choice Act since its inception as have the other two school districts in Pulaski County. It is our understanding that the 1'1LRSD is obligated to accept students for School Choice transfers unless we lack teachers or classroom space; the transfer we cause a violation of state educational standards; or it would undermine desegregation. 4. Accepting black students from the Little Rock School District (LRSD) and white students from the Pulaski County School District (PCSSD) is consistent with the :v1\u0026lt;\\iorityto- Minority (M-to-M) program which is a part of all three districts desegregation plans. However, in some cases, a student might not meet the qualifications to participate in the M-to-:vf program but may meet the guidelines set forth in the School Choice .Act. Therefore, NLRSD accepts black students from some schools in the LRSD and non-black students from some schools in the PCSSD under the School Choice Act. \\Ve also accept School Choice students from other sun-ounding school districts. We have done so since the inception of the School Choice Act. 5. The NLRSD is aware of the PCSSD's student assignment plan. Each year we request and receive a list of schools that are not eligible for M-to-M transfers from the PCS SD. Not only do we use this list to assign M-to-M transfer students but also use this list to govern what School Choice applications we approve. If a student does not qualify for an M-to-M transfer from a school in the PCSSD, we will not accept this student on a School Choice transfer. 6. lvfost of the elementary School Choice students enrolled in ?-JLRSD from the PCSSD have never attended school in the PCSSD. Approximately 75% to 80% of the elementary School Choice students enrolled in ~LRSD enter at the kindergarten level. 7. On February 23, 2005 a meeting was held between representatives from the Office of Desegregation \\1onico1ing (ODM), NLRSD, and PCS SD to discuss School Choice transfers. It was called to our attention that we accepted students from the Clinton Elementary attendance zone and should not have. We were not aware that Clinton Elementary was not eligible for School Choice. Once vve became a,vare of this we immediately stopped accepting students from Clinton Elementary attendance zone. We requested a map or other information indicating the Clinton Elementary attendance zone so that this mistake would not happen again, and, we are no longer accepting students from the Clinton Elementary attendance zone. 8. The PCS SD and :::--rLRSD representatives also agreed on the follov.i:ing items: a. That each district would provide and exchange information so that we can accurately calculate racial percentages in schools. b. That each distiict would provide lists of students which show what school attendance zone School Choice students are coming from. c. That we would use the student's current address to determine which school attendance zone students live in and not the last school attended. d. That both districts will adhere to the July 1 School Choice deadline. FURTHER AFFLA.l\\'T SAYETH NOT. DATE: _tJ._-_\u0026lt;j_._O_b _ State of 1\\.rkansas County of Pulaski Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of May, 2005. ~kwt=-=-=-=--AA~\u0026lt;...___~t~ Kotary Public Mv commission expUesc ~ L3 .:J.oo 1 - ~?mm====') ~: Sandra K. CoJlins !\u0026lt; -  ----------- \u0026gt;' Not:iry Public, S!it~ o! A,kunsns { ~~ ~!,~ski Co,wy :\u0026lt; , My Con:m:s~1ori Exp (', !.'lJ/2007 ~ 'J./J.\u0026gt;.l;.J.J.\u0026gt;).l./.,'.l.;;'r,'.llN.1.l '.' ; ;;,:;,.11,, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. LR-C-82-866 PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL KA THERINE KNIGHT, ET AL LRSD OBJECTIONS TO ODM PROPOSED BUDGET RECEIVED MAY 1 0 2005 OFFICOF DESEGREGATION MONLTORING PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTERVENORS INTERVENORS For its objections to the budget proposed by the Office of Desegregation Monitoring (ODM) for the 2005-06 school year, the Little Rock School District (\"LRSD\") states: 1. The ODM budget for 2005-06 continues to allocate costs to LRSD based solely on LRSD's student population with no recognition of the substantial reduction in the number of desegregation requirements left to be monitored with respect to LRSD. 2. Since the ODM formula for allocating costs among the three Pulaski County school districts and the State was developed, LRSD has achieved unitary status in every area except for one remaining requirement to evaluate certain academic programs. 3. The cost of any necessary monitoring of LRSD's compliance with the program evaluation requirement should not be significant since LRSD must submit to the Court \"quarterly 1 - written updates on the status of the work being performed\" with respect to those evaluations. Memorandum Opinion, June 30, 2004, p. 65 . 4. ODM proposes that LRSD pay about 48 percent of the funds required of the three Pulaski County school districts to fund ODM's operation. With only one remaining obligation to be monitored, LRSD should not be required to pay so large a share of the funds contributed by the Pulaski County school districts. 5. LRSD proposes that ODM develop a new budget tailored to the present circumstances which separates the costs of reviewing LRSD 's quarterly status reports and conducting any necessary monitoring to verify the contents of those reports. WHEREFORE, for the reasons set forth above, LRSD objects to ODM' s proposed budget for 2004-05 and proposes that ODM submit a revised budget which allocates costs to LRSD in - accordance with the actual cost of the monitoring necessary to assure LRSD's compliance with its sole remaining desegregation obligation. Respectfully Submitted, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FRIDAY, ELDREDGE \u0026amp; CLARK Christopher Heller (#81083) 2000 Regions Center 400 West Capitol Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 (501) 376-2011 BChristop;Hell ~ ~ 2 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that a copy of the foregoing has been served on the following people by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail on the 9th day of May, 2005: Mr. John W. Walker JOHN W. WALKER, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Sam Jones MITCHELL, WILLIAMS, SELIG, GATES \u0026amp;WOODYARD 425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Mr. Steve Jones JACK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201-3472 Judge J. Thomas Ray U. S. District Courthouse 600 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 149 Little Rock, AR 72201 3 Desegregation Monitor 1 Union National Plaza 124 W. Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark A. Hagemeier Office of the Attorney General 323 Center Street 200 Tower Building Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Clayton Blackstock Mr. Mark Burnett Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner and Ivers 1010 W. Third Street Little Rock, AR 72201 05/23/2005 16:54 --- 5016045149 WILSON UNITED STATES DISTRlCT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS RICHARD SHEPPARD ARNOLD UNITED STATES COURTH:\u0026gt;USE 600W. CAPITOL, ROOM 423 Sill. WILSON JUDGE Mr. Sam Jones UTILE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3326 (601) 604-5140 Facsimile (501) 604-5149 May23,200~ LETTER/ORDER VIA FAX MITCHELL, WILLIAMS, SELIG, GATES \u0026amp; WOODY ARD 425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Steve Jones J A.CK, LYON \u0026amp; JONES, P.A. 425 W. Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. John W. Walker JOHNW. WALKER,P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Re: LRSDv. PCSSD, 4:82CV00866-WRW LRSD Objections to ODM Budget Dear Counsel: PAGE 02/02 Please let me have your position on the LRSD's objection to the ODM proposed budget (filed May 9, 2005). It seems to me 'that LRSD bas a pretty good point, but I want your written responses, and perhaps we will have a hearing after your responses are filed. Please fax your i:esponse to me no later than 5 p.m., next Wednesday, June 1, 2005. Please file the original with the Clerk and send fax. copies to opposing counsel, the ODM, and to Judge Ray. Original to the Clerk of the Court cc: Office of Desegregation Monitoring, The Honorable Joe Thomas Ray Other Counsel of Record D!l:?--=--- Wm. R. \\\\ ilson. Jr.  Arkansas DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 4 STATE CAPITOL MALL  urru ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071  (501) 682-4475  http://ark,du.stat,.ar.us Dr. Kenneth James, Director of Education May 31, 2005 Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. M. Samuel Jones III RECEIVED JUN -1 2005 OFACEOF DESEGREGATION MONlTORING Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes, Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard 425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800 P. 0. Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72201 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 RE: Little Rock School District v. Pulaski County Special School District, et al. U.S. District Court No. 4:82-CV-866 WRW Dear Gentlemen: Per an agreement with the Attorney General's Office, I am filing the Arkansas Department of Education's Project Management Tool for the month of May 2005 in the above-referenced case. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. General Counsel Arkansas Department of Education SS:law cc: Mark Hagemeier T.ATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: Chair - JoNell Caldwell, Little Rock  Vice Chair - Jeanna Westmoreland, Arkadelphia Members: Sherry Burrow, Jonesboro  Shelby Hillman, Carlisle  Calvin King, Marianna  Randy Lawson, Bentonville MaryJane Rebick, Little Rock  Diane Tatum, Pine Bluff  Naccaman Williams, Johnson An Equal Opportunity Employer UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTE!{N DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION RECEIVED JUN - 1 2005 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRJCT PLAINTIFF V. No. LR-C-82-866 WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, et al DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF FILING In accordance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education hereby gives notice of the filing of the ADE's Project Management Tool for May 2005. Respectfully Submitted, s\u0026amp;~t.tillfr= General Counsel, Arkansas Department of Education #4 Capitol Mall, Room 404-A Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-4227 - - - - - --------- -------- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Scott Smith, certify that on May 31, 2005, I caused the foregoing document to be served by depositing a copy in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to each of the following: Mr. Christopher Heller Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark 400 West Capitol, Suite 2000 Little Rock, AR 72201-3493 Mr. John W. Walker John Walker, P.A. 1723 Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Mark Burnette Mitchell, Blackstock, Barnes Wagoner, Ivers \u0026amp; Sneddon P. 0 . Box 1510 Little Rock, AR 72203-1510 Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. Stephen W. Jones Jack, Lyon \u0026amp; Jones 425 West Capitol, Suite 3400 Little Rock, AR 72201 Mr. M. Samuel Jones, III Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates \u0026amp; Woodyard 425 West Capitol, Suite 1800 Little Rock, AR 72201 _fl/k Scott Smi IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL PLAINTIFFS V. NO. LR-C-82-866 WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL DEFENDANTS MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL INTERVENOR$ KATHERINE W. KNIGHT, ET AL INTERVENOR$ ADE'S PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOL In compliance with the Court's Order of December 10, 1993, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) submits the following Project Management Tool to the parties and the Court. This document describes the progress the ADE has made since March 15, 1994, in complying with provisions of the Implementation Plan and itemizes the ADE's progress against timelines presented in the Plan. IMPLEMENTATION PHASE ACTIVITY I. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS A Use the previous year's three quarter average daily membership to calculate MFPA (State Equalization) for the current school year. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each. month, August - June. 2. Actual as of May 31, 2005 silla~~:~,~~'.~~!?~!ii~t!~~.avaU~bl~~~~P.J'.~922.~~~~@~~e.;:aK~~~ifedJti'tr sfate fqunqa~tQ.t:Jl/iuJ1d1r:ig JqtEY.i,Q4/0S;:$UbJe.~t tg .. p_@nQq19.~ijclJysJmeo~ B. Include all Magnet students in the resident District's average daily membership for calculation. 1. Projected Ending Date Last day of each month, August - June. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT V. NO. 4:82CV00866WRW PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, ET AL. MRS. LORENE JOSHUA, ET AL. KATHERINE KNIGHT, ET AL. PCSSD RESPONSE TO LRSD OBJECTIONS TO ODM PROPOSED BUDGET The PCSSD for its response, states: RECEIVED JUN - 2 2005 :nur:~.~t,.l.fJllMO{!NfffItOE OIIf JDIIIG PLAINTIFF DEFENDANTS INTER VEN ORS INTERVENORS I. It admits the accuracy of Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the LRSD objection. 2. It acknowledges the logic of Paragraph 4 and 5 of the LRSD objection, but states that, at the same time, it would be unfair to reallocate costs historically attributed to the LRSD to the PCSSD since nothing about the reduction in monitoring associated with the LRSD increases any monitoring required of or appropriate for the PCSSD. Logically, what is ideal is for the ODM to reduce its overall expenditures to a level corresponding to its reasonably anticipated reduced monitoring activities.1 3. The PCS SD supported the LRSD in its pursuit of unitary status. If the proposed expenditure level of the ODM cannot be immediately adjusted to reflect its reduced responsibilities, then it should continue to absorb the current allocated expenses since its activities and successful claims for relief caused this current issue to arise in the first place. 1 In this regard, the PCSSD is fully aware of the difficulty of shrinking infrastructure as pointed out at page 2 of its reply to NLRSD response to PCSSD motion regarding school choice filed on May 31 , 2005. Stated another way, the PCS SD has done nothing to precipitate the instant objection nor has it done anything to warrant absorbing a greater proportion of the cost of the ODM. WHEREFORE, the PCSSD prays that it not be allocated any greater portion or proportion of the proposed budget than that which it currently absorbs and for all proper relief. 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