{"response":{"docs":[{"id":"bcas_bcmss0837_1064","title":"\"Little Rock School District Board of Directors' Meeting\" agenda","collection_id":"bcas_bcmss0837","collection_title":"Office of Desegregation Management","dcterms_contributor":null,"dcterms_spatial":["United States, 39.76, -98.5","United States, Arkansas, 34.75037, -92.50044","United States, Arkansas, Pulaski County, 34.76993, -92.3118","United States, Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, 34.74648, -92.28959"],"dcterms_creator":null,"dc_date":["2004-03"],"dcterms_description":null,"dc_format":["application/pdf"],"dcterms_identifier":null,"dcterms_language":["eng"],"dcterms_publisher":["Little Rock, Ark. : Butler Center for Arkansas Studies. 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LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS REGULAR MEETING March 25, 2004 5:30 p.m. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS A. Call to Order B. Roll Call PROCEDURAL MATTERS A. Welcome to Guests B. Student Performance - Baseline Elementary Choir Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: IV. A. Superintendent's Citations B. Partners in Education - New Partnerships Baseline Elementary School - Eleanor Cox Southwest Produce - Kay Moore Metropolitan Careet \u0026amp; Technical Center - Mike Peterson Pulaski Technical College - Larry Lewallen Williams Traditional Magnet School - Mary Menking \u0026amp; Anne Pattillo AARP - Maria Diaz C. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak) D. First Tee Golf \u0026amp; Life Skills Program - Tony Hourston E. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: A. Remarks from Board Members B. Student Assignment Report C. Budget Update D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects E. Internal Auditors Report F. Technology Update n-,:, ,). l.,.\n,m:..0. ,..._ -, 31: Oz o\u0026gt; e:~ m-,,\n:o C: -z\non o,...- c\u0026lt;5 r-z nu, \u0026gt; F= n a,\n.,:.. m\u0026gt; ~~\nom ,..\n:o u, u,\nz om :1:C C: nn =I\u0026gt; ,:\n-\u0026lt; mi5 zz u, Regular Board Meeting March 25, 2004 Page2 V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS: A. Minutes Regular Meeting - 02-26-04 Special Meeting - 03-11-04 B. Personnel Changes C. Ratification of PN Agreement* D. Salary Adjustments, 2003-04 school year* E. Student Calendar - 2004-05* VI. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: A. Submission of 2004 Carol M. White P. E. Program Proposal VII. SCHOOL SERVICES: A. Naming of Facilities - - Mabelvale Magnet Middle School VIII. BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Donations of Property B. Financial Report/ Annual Audit Report IX. CLOSING REMARKS: Superintendent's Report: 1. Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions X. EMPLOYEE HEARINGS XI. ADJOURNMENT * Requires Suspension of the Rules I. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOME STUDENT PERFORMANCE 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS A. SUPT. CITATIONS B. PARTNERS IN EDUCATION C. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS D. FIRSTTEE PRESENTATION E. LR CTA To: From: Through: Subject: Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 March 25, 2004 Board of Education Debbie Milam, Director, ViPS/Partners in Education ~J Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Partners in Education Program: New partnerships The Little Rock School District Partners in Education program is designed to develop strong relationships between the community and our schools. The partnership process encourages businesses, community agencies and private organizations to join with individual schools to enhance and support educational programs. Each partnership utilizes the resources of both the school and the business for their mutual benefit. The following schools and businesses have completed the requirements necessary to establish a partnership and are actively working together to accomplish their objectives. We recommend that the Board approve the following partnerships: Baseline Elementary School and Southwest Produce Metropolitan Career - Technical Center and Pulaski Technical College Williams Traditional Magnet School and AARP ~ .n..\"..' a, C: C: 0 g!\nll m\"\"' ....  C:\"' ~!!5  Z -\u0026lt;Ii: mm .z.. . !=' n 0 z !!l ::a C: n... . lz5 ::a m ~ !'\"  C: 0 :::\n0 ill ~ ~ ~ BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Partnership Agreement between Baseline Elementary and Soutwest Produce Southwest Produce is willing to: Make food/ice donations for special events Make food donations to help needy families, if needed Sponsor one or more students for Job Shadowing Kay Moore will mentor a female student and will visit with said student at least once a month at Baseline Be willing for students to make a fieldtrip to the store in the line of academic study or career education Participate in our annual community service project by donating or getting food items at cost Display student work in the business Baseline Elementary is willing to: Provide a calendar of events and invite employees to appropriate school functions Provide appropriate tokens of appreciation for partnership Help with a special project, such as a clean-up day or other 3623 Baseline Road  Phone (501) 447-3700 Fax (501) 447-3701  Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Partnership Between Pulaski Technical College and Metropolitan Career and Technical Center Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will: 1. Recognize Pulaski Technical College as a partner in education under the Career Links articulation agreement an advertise this agreement on the Schools website under the Metropolitan sub link and in the monthly newsletter distributed to parents and students throughout the district. 2. Recognize Pulaski Technical College as a Partner In Education at the next Little Rock School Board meeting. 3. Display the plaque received at the Little Rock School Board meeting recognizing the partnership with Pulaski Technical College in the Central office at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. 4. Metropolitan Career and Technical Center will identify qualified students who meet the the requirements outlined in the Career Links agreement and recommend the for this program. 5. Arrange field trips for students and/or parents to tour Pulaski Technical College coordinated through the Tech/Prep Coordinator. 6. Provide a display for Pulaski Technical College to recruit potential students and parents to review during Open House, Parent or Advisory Board Day and Job Fair. Pulaski Technical College will: 1. Provide a representative to serve on the Advisory Council to Metropolitan Career and Technical Center's various programs in order to provide guidance and strategic planning support regarding the enhancement of the school's curriculum, recruitment policies and the marketing of programs. 2. Provide technical credit toward a degree area for students at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center who meet the career links qualifications. 3. Provide an opportunity for field trips and visiting the campus. 4. Provide assistance with the annual Skills USA Competition in Hot Springs 5. Provide assistance with Open House at Metropolitan Career and Technical center. !=' (') 0 z !!l\na ~... cz5 fl:l ~ !'T1 \u0026gt; C: C ~ ill\na m c8 ~ WILLIAMS TRADITIONAL MAGNET SCHOOL A CHOICE FOR EXCELLENCE AARP Arkansas and Williams Traditional Magnet School Partnership Establishment The AARP Foundation leads positive social change to help people 50 and over age with independence, dignity and purpose. The Arkansas State Office and Information Center are both located in Little Rock. All AARP chapters are non-government, non-partisan, non-profit community service organizations that are open to all local AARP members. The AARP offers many programs, services, and many other subjects of interest to their members and their families. There are numerous employees who have a wide range of interests, talents, experiences, and ideas, and possibly will be willing to share these for the benefit of students at Williams Magnet School. Williams Traditional Magnet School is a tri-district magnet school operating in Pulaski County as a part of the LRSD. There is a staff of approximately 40 and a student enrollment of approximately 460. Despite all of the help afforded by the three school districts whose children attend, the school is always in need of additional resources in connection with the education provided to students. The staff at Williams Magnet School completed a school needs assessment to determine needed services and resources for the 2003-04 school year. The Partnership Council will use this information to match resources and needs throughout the school year. Activities will be coordinated through the AARP team leader and the Williams Magnet School team leader. The Partnership Council will attend an initial conference, and will then meet as the need arises to assess the effectiveness of the Partnership. Communication will be open and constant. *Proposed plan of activities for the 2003-04 school year: AARP Grandparent's Day Activities Student incentives/awards for Grandparent's Day Grandparent seminars/classes Provide educational resources Assembly guests Wjljiams Magnet School Student/reacher participation in AARP programs Promote ongoing recognition and appreciation Send monthly newsletters Art work Participate in contests Choir performance 7301 Evergreen Street  Phone (501) 447-7100  Fax (501) 447-7101 Little Rock , Arkansas 72207 DATE: TO: FROM: '.\n4.n Individual Approach to a World if Knowledge\" March 25, 2004 Board of Directors Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Office~ Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent PREPARED BY: Bill Goodman,\nj\nSUBJECT: March 2004 Construction Report - Bond Projects Please note that I am showing that the construction projects at Mabelvale Magnet Middle, Mann Magnet Middle and Williams Magnet Elementary are still under construction. In reality, these projects are complete except for some details that have not been completed. As an example, the area north of the replacement school at Mann is free of the portable classrooms and a parking lot is now under construction. Work on landscaping, drainage and drives at Mabelvale are nearing completion. There is still some odds and ends type work at Williams. All three (3) projects should be completed by the April 22nd Board meeting. The work for asbestos abatement and microbial remediation of Mitchell Elementary will be bid on April ?1h. When a contract is awarded, the contractor will have 60 calendar days from the time the Notice To Proceed is issued to complete the work. The drawings for renovating the building will be completed this summer. If you have any questions, please call me at 447-1146. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.k12.ar.us 501-324-2000  fax: 501-324-2032 !..J.,' m\n%J ~ zz m rn ~ i!5 m en !.\".,' z ~ ~ m mE .z... . :-r, ..... mn ::c C: iB m~ CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MARCH 25, 2004 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Facility Name I Proiect Description I Cost I Est. Completion Date Baseline Renovation $953,520 Jul-04 Brady Addition/renovation --- ~ 73,62_1 __ Aug-04 Central Renovation - Interior -- $10,200,266 - AJ:!_g-05 --- -- ~nbar Renovation/addition $6,149,023-- -- Dec-04 6 classroom addition \u0026amp; cafeteria/music J. A. Fair room addition $3,155,640 May-04 Mabelvale MS Renovation $6,851.~- - Mar-04 I-Partial Replacement -- ----,- Mann $11 ,500,000 May-04 McClellan Classroom Addition ~. 155,62_2 __ Jul-04 Parkview -- Addition $2,121,226 - Jun-04 f- - --- Pulaski Hgts. Elem Renovation $1 ,193,259 Aug_:_Qi ~ski Hgts. MS Renovation $3,755,0-41 ___ Aug-04 Southwest Addition t $2,000,00-0 -- Aug-04 Tech Ctr/ Metro Renovation - Addition/Renovation - Phase II I $3,679,000 __ Jun-04 Wakefield Rebuild --- ---- $5,300,000 Jul-04 -- -- -- Williams Renovation $2,106,4~ Mar-04 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION - SPRING / SUMMER W04 Facility Name I Project Description I Cost I !::st. L\nompIeuon Date Central Reflecting Pond 50000 38203 Central HVAC Renovation - Band Area - --\n-- $225,000 ~ ug-04 Mitchell Building Remediation --- $165,000 - May-04 ~ -- --+--- Mitchell Renovation $2,377,493 Auo-05 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED Facility Name I Proiect Description I Cost I Est. Completion Date Booker Electrical Upgrade Unknown Unknown -- ~ 8,525 _ Booker Roof Unknown - --- Booker ADA Rest rooms TBD Unknown - Carver Media Center Expansion Unknown -Un-kn-own Chicot Electrical Upgrade Unknown Unknown -- -Chi-cot Sound Attenuation \u0026amp; Fire Alarm ___J13, 134--+-- Unknown --- -- --- floverdale Elementary Addition Unknown U-nk-no-wn Dodd Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD 1 -- Unkn-own Fair Park Addition Unknown Unknown - --- Remodel - $1,400,000 - Forest Heights Unknown --- --- GarJand Remodel Unknown Unknown ~yer Springs Roof Repair $161 ,752 Unknown -- --- Gibbs Addition Unknown Unknown -- - --- --- Henderson Lockers $80,876 Unknown Mablevale Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD-- Unknown McDermott Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown --- - --- -- Meadowcliff Addition Unknown Unknown -- Pulaski Hgts._MS _ Energy monitoring system installation Unknown Unknown Renovation -- - Rightsell -- -- -- --- $2,494,00Q_ 38930 ~hington Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown Western Hills Electrical Upgrade \u0026amp; HVAC $640,0~ Aug-05 Western Hills Fire Alarm Upgrade --- TBD Unknown - TB~ --- Western Hills ADA Rest rooms Un-kno-wn Woodruff Parkinq addition $193,777 Unknown CONSTRUCTIONREPORTTOTHEBOARD MARCH 25, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I Project Description I Cost I t::st. 1,.\nompIe11on Date Administration Asbestos abatement - $380,495 Mar-03 Administration Fresh air system_ $55,000 Aug-03 -- - Administration Fire alarm $32,350 Aug-03 - Administration Annex Energy monitoring system installation May-02 Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy monitoring system installation $15,1 60 Oct-01 Alternative Learning Ctr. Energy efficient lighting -- I ~2,000 Dec-01 Badgett Partial asbestos abatement $237,237 Jul-01 Badgett Fire alarm I $18,250 Aug-02 --- Bale Classroom addition/renovation $2,244,524 Dec-02 Bale Energy monitoring system I Mar-02 Bale Partial roof replacement ' $269,587 Dec-01 Bale HVAC $664,587 Aug-01 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 I Mar-02 Brady Energy efficient lighting $80,5[3 Sep-02 Brady Asbestos abatement $345,072 Aug-02 Carver Energy monitoring system installation $14,480 May-01 Carver Parking lot $111 ,742 Aug-03 Central Parking Student parking $174,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley Stadium light repair \u0026amp; electrical repair $265,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 Aug-03 Central/Quigley Irrigation System $14,500 Aug-03 Central  Purchase land for school Unknown Dec-02 Central Roof \u0026amp; exterior renovations $2,000,000 I Dec-02 Central Ceiling and wall repair $24,ooo I Oct-01 Central Fire Alarm System Design/Installation $80,876 Aug-01 Central Front landing tile repair $22,470 Aug-01 ---- -- Clove-rda-le- El-em. -- Energy efficient lighting $132,678 Jul-01 $189,743 I -- Cloverdale MS ~rgy efficient lighting Jul-01 Cloverdale MS Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $1,393,822 Nov-02 Dodd Energy efficient lighting $90,665 I Aug-01 Dodd 1 Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile $156,299 Jul-01 Dodd Replace roof top HVAC I $215,570 I Aug-02 Facilities Service Interior renovation $84,672 Mar-01 Facility Services Fire alarm I $12,000 I Aug-03 Fair Park HVAC renovation/fire alarm $315,956 I Apr-02 - I Fair Park - Energy efficient lighting I $90,162 Aug-01 Fair Park .Asbestos abatement-ceiling I $59,310 Aug-01 J. A. Fair -- Energy efficient lighting I $277,594 Apr-01 -J. A. Fair Press box I $10,784 Nov-00 -J. A-. Fair - Security cameras I $12,500 Jun-01 J. A. Fair Athletic Field Improvement I $38,000 Jul-03 J. A. Fair Irrigation System I $14,000 Jul-03 J. A. Fair Roof repairs I $391,871 Aug-03 Forest Park Replace window units w/central HVAC ! $485,258 I Nov-03 Forest Park Diagonal parking I $111,742 Aug-03 Forest Park - 'Energy efficient lighting I $119,788 I May-01 Fulbright - Energy efficient lighting I $134,463 Jun-01 Fulbrig_b,!_ ~ergy monitoring system installation I $11,950 Aug-01 Fulbright Replace roof top HVAC units $107,835 Aug-02 Fulbright Parking lot I $140,000 Sep-02 Fulbright Roof repairs I $200,000 Oct-02 Franklin i Renovation I $2,511,736 Mar-03 Gibbs Energy efficient lighting $76,447 Apr-01 Gibbs Energy monitoring system installation : $11,770 Jul-01 2 '.Tl .... m n % C: ~ m !JI ~ m\n,:, is z z ,m... n ~ z G) m en CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MARCH 25, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facilitv Name I I I Est. Completion Project Description Cost Date 1-H..,.a.-cll_ ________ __.._M,...a~j_or_r_e_nov.,.a._ti_on_\u0026amp;_a_ddition $8,637,709 Sep-03 ,_H_a_ll ________ A_s_b_e_st_os abatement $168,222 Aug-01 Hall Energy efficient lighting__ -----,- $42,931 Jul-01 1-H_a_ll ________ Energy efficient lighting _ _ $296,707 Apr-01 1-H..,.a.-cll_ ________l_n fra_s_tr_u_cture improvements $93,657 Aug-01 Hall Intercom ----,------==-~------ _ F_eb-_01 Hall Security cameras ____ $10,600 Jun-01 ,_H_e_n_d_e_r-s~o~n~~~~~~~~~~~~-=-E~n~e-=r-gy~e- f-fi1cientlighting __-_ -_- _:-_ $193,6_7_9__ Jul-01 Henderson Roof replacement gym $107,835 May-01 1-c.H.,.e._n_d,-ers_on _____+ -A- s~b-e-st'-0-'--s' -abatement Phase I $500\n0~ Aug-01 Henderson - -- Asbestos abatement Phase2 $250,00-_0+_ --~-g--~0-2 , IRC Energy efficient lighting ___ ___ $109,136 Jul-02 Jefferson Asbestos abatement ____ $43,639 Oct-01 Jefferson ==--Renovation \u0026amp; fire alarm -- ___ $1]30~0-00___ Nov-02 Laidlaw Parking lot ___ $269,588 Jul-01 Mabelvale Elem. - - Energy monitoring system installation $12,150 ~g-01 Mabelvale Elem. Replace HVAC units --- ~00,0~(J...0.,___ Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Mabelvale Elem. Asbestos Abatement _____ --+-- $107,000 Aug-02 'Energy efficient lighting___ ---,-- $106,598 - ~02 Mabelvale MS Renovate bleachers $134,7~ Aug-01 1_-a_~n_n_ _______~ A--sJ\np:_\nh-a'---l_t w.ac.lk_ -s'--- ___ -----The total $1_ 8 million f--- Dec-01 Mann _Walkway canopies ---.jis what has been Dec-01 Mann  Boiler replacement used so far on the __ Oct-01 Mann Fencing projects listed __ Sep-01 Mann _ Partial demolition/portable classroo~ completed for Mann. Aug-01 McClellan Athletic Field Improvement $38,000 _Ju_l-_0_3 _McClellan __ Irrigation System $14,750  Jul-03 McClellan Security cameras $36,30_0===-=---J-un_-_0_1, McClellan __ Energy efficient lighting ____ $303,614 May-01 McClella_n_ - _ Stadium stands repair ___ _ -~- $235,000 Aug-01 McClellan Intercom __ $46,0_0_0__ Feb-02 McDermott __ Energy efficient lighting --- , $79~.4,...1.,..1,,.-+--_ Feb-01 McDermott Replace roof top HVAC units I $476,000 Aug-02 Meadow_c_liff------+~F-ire-'---a--,l.a..-rm---'---'----------\"----'--.$.,..1-6~,-1-7--5-----J--u~I--0-1I -----------+------- -------------~------- Meadowcliff Meado_w_c.l,,i.f-f -- Metroe9I~ Metropol~ Metropolitan Mitchell --- -- Mitchell --- Mitchell Oakhurst Asbestos abatement ! $253,412 Aug-02 Engergy efficient lighting $88,297 Dec-02 Replace cooling tower -----~ $37,203 Dec-00 Replace shop vent system __ ~0.000 May-01 Energy monitoring system installation $17,145 Aug-01 Energy efficient lighting -- ---,- - $103,642 1 Apr-01 Energy monitoring system installation __ $16.~ Jul-01 ! Asbestos abatement $13,000 Jul-01 HVAC renovation , $237,2ll._L Aug-01 ,_O_tte_r C_re_e_k___ _ __ Energy monitoring system installation $10,6_9_5__ May-01 Otter Creek ---~E_nergy efficient lighting 1 $81,828 Apr-01 Otter Creek Asbestos abatement 1 $10,000 Aug-02 Otter Creek --- ~Parking lot I $138,029 . Aug-02 _Otte_r Creek ____ 6 classroom addition 1 $888,778 __ O_c_t-_0_2 IP arking Improvements I __$c -c1,_4-2-~,5..4..,~1_ ___A_ ,.u.~g~-0,--3,-1 HVAC controls I $210,000 Jun-02 Otter Creek Parkview Parkview Roof replacement I $273,877 Sep-01 Parkview 1Exteriorlights 1 $10,784 Nov-00 Parkview ---\nHVAC renovation \u0026amp; 700 area controls -~- $301,938 Aug-01 Locker replacement ____ $12_0,~000~--- Aug-01 Energy efficient lighting , - ~15,000 Jun-01 Parkview Parkview 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD MARCH 25, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I Proiect Descriotion I Cost I Est. Completion Date Procurement Energy monitoring system installation $5,290 Jun-02 Procurement Fire alarm $25,000 Aug-03 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Move plat ground $17,000 Dec-02 Rightsell Energy efficient lighting I $84,898 Apr-01 Rockefeller Energy efficient lighting i $137,004 Mar-01 Rockefeller Replace roof top HVAC I $539,175 Aug-01 Rockefeller Parking addition I $111 ,742 Aug-02 Romine Ast\n\u0026gt;estos abatement I $10,000 Apr-02 Romine Major renovation \u0026amp; addition I $3,534,675 Mar-03 Security/Transportation Bus cameras I $22,500 -- Jun-01 Southwest Asbestos abatement I $28,138 Aug-00 Southwest New roof I $690,000 -- Oct-03 Southwe-st -- Energy efficient lighting --- $168,719 Jan-02 -- Southwest - Drainage / street widening $250,000 Aug-03 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation I ~ 4,830 Aug-02 Student Assignment ~ alarm-- --- ~ --$- 9,000 Aug-03 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 Dec-01 - Technology Upgrade I Upgrade phone system \u0026amp; data Nov-02 Terry 'Energy efficient lighting $73,850 Feb-01 Terry I Driveway \u0026amp; Parking $83,484 Aug-02 Terry Media Center addition $704,932 Sep-02 Wakefield Security cameras I $8,000  Jun-01 Wakefield - -- Energy efficient lighting $74,776 Feb-01 Wakefield Demolition/Asbestos Abatement $200,000 Nov-02 Washington - -- Security cameras $7,900 Jun-01 Washington Energy efficient lighting $165,281 Apr-01 Watson Energy monitoring system installation $8,530 Jul-01 Watson Asbestos abatement $182,241 Aug-01 Watson Energy efficient lighting $106,868 Aug-01 Watson Asbestos abatement $10,000 Aug-02 Watson - Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $800,000 Aug-02 Western Hills Asbestos abatement $191,946 Aug-02 Western Hills Intercom $7,100 Dec-01 Western Hills Energy efficient lighting $106,000 Jul-01 Williams -- 'Parking expansions I $183,717 Dec-03 Williams - Energy efficient lighting $122,719 Jun-01 Wilson Renovation/expansion I $1,263,876 Feb-04 -Wilson - Parking Expansion $110,000 Aug-03 Woodruff Renovation $246,419 Auo-02 4 .?.,' m ~ !S z z ,m.. n $\nz C) m \"' 0.., z ~ ill m 31: zm ..... !'\" \u0026gt; C 0 ~ ~ \"' ill c8 ::!l :,-, ..... Ill :::c .C. , ~ m Date: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR.KANSAS March 25, 2004 To: Board of Directors @ From: Sandy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - March This is the fifty-third communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with one high school, two middle schools and one elementary school 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) Working with the new Activities Advisory Board to develop plans for the new school year and beyond. b) Assist the Activities Advisory Board in its mission to strengthen the effectiveness and viability of activities in the District. c) Working with the Activities Advisory Board to provide ways to assist the different Booster groups in our schools. Board Policy and Regulation a) Coordinating development of payroll guidelines with Financial Services as part of Financial Services Section of the District Operations Manual. Technology 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 ewspaper production staff in LRSD high schools to improve access to tools needed for students and staff. !II \"0 m\no is z z m rn $= z C) m \"' fl \"0 z ~ ~ m\ni:: m z -\u0026lt; Audit Report - March 2004 Page 2 of2 Training 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. 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 infom1ation 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) Working with Financial Services on internal controls and rules for payroll processes and implementation of a new interface system. c) Monitoring other selected risk areas for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing grant programs. d) Working with Child Nutrition on implementation of streamlined information processing system with Information Services and Child Nutrition Staff. e) Working with Information Services on streamlining of data processes regarding SIS reporting. f) Monitoring cost reduction efforts in the District. g) Monitoring combined payroll and human resources issues for compliance with board direction and internal controls. h) Reviewing leave accountability system. a) Provided technical assistance to school staff on grant writing. b) Served as co-chair of Strategic Team One - Financial Resources. c) Participating in planning for Day of Caring (April 17, 2004). 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 501-44 7-1115. My e-mail is sandy.becker@lrsd.org. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 Date: March 25, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors FROM: Lucy Neal, Director Technology and Media Services John Ruffins, Director Computer Information Services THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Title/Subject Summary Objectives Expected Outcomes Population/Location Budget Amount Managers Duration Long Range/Continuation Technology Report  Technology training projects are continuing. UALR Cyberteacher summer program applicants have been selected and will participate for 6 weeks in June and July. District-wide professional development for teachers will take place on May 3 and will emphasize technology integration.  E-rate applications for 2004-2005 were all filed on or before the deadline of February 4. LRSD filed for approximately $1. 7 million in discounts on telecommunications services, LAN electronics, and video systems. We currently have outstanding applications for 3 different years for which we have received no notification. To provide an update to the Board of Directors on the status of technology projects To continue to implement the approved technology plan NIA NIA Lucy Neal - Instructional John Ruffins - Technical February 26, 2004 - March 25, 2004 Technology Plan is approved from 2003-2006. !J:l \"ti m\n,::, is z z ,m... (\") ~ z c\n, m U\u0026gt; !\"' \"ti z ~ ~ m ~ zm ..... !=' ~ s\n:\n,::, -\u0026lt;  l: C: 5!l ~ zm ..... U\u0026gt; !\" 5!l C: C zm ..... (\") j!: zm ~ DATE: TO: FROM: THROUGH: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS March 25, 2004 Board of Education ~everly Williams, Director, Human Resources Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Personnel Changes It is recommended that the following personnel changes be approved at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications. In accordance with A.C.A. 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) years. Teachers with an effective date of employment after August 18, 2003 are considered intern teachers. r.,\u0026gt;, z ~ ~ m\ns:: .zm.. . !\" ~ = C mz... . n .\u0026gt;.... mz ~\nc Personnel Changes Page 2 March 25, 2004 NAME Cheatham, Mary Jane Reason: Retired Wold, Donald Reason: Contract Ended Andrews, Ashley Beggs, Melinda Brown, Carleton Brown, V erlyn POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignations/Terminations Certified Employees Math II 8-21-73 6-21 SOUTHWEST 3-3-04 TCH925 1-6-03 66-13 CURR/INSTR. 3-1-04 ADN12 New Certified Emplovees Elem ill 2-16-04 1-01 BALE TCH925 English 1-20-04 4-19 CENTRAL TCH925 English 1-20-04 4-01 CENTRAL TCH925 Tutor 1-10 1-10 FAJRPARK TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 54700.00 52248.00 26546.00 annual 9678.23 prorated 25554.23 annual 11845.45 prorated 30553.00 annual 14162.59 prorated 34714.00 annual 11752.14 prorated Personnel Changes Page 3 March 25, 2004 NAME Cain, Mary Carter, Arrel Crossley, Demetria Dyer, Julie Farrar, Neoma Green, Michele Harder, Melanie POSITION SCHOOL ElemV GEYER SPRINGS Spec. Ed. ALC Math TCH925 Elem IV STEPHENS Elem III CHICOT Elem IV BALE Physical Science FAIR START DATE END DATE 1-20-04 2-9-04 2-13-04 1-22-04 2-16-04 2-23-04 1-20-04 SALARY CLASS 1-04 TCH925 1-06 SPE925 1-04 TCH925 1-05 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 2-03 TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 28588.00 annual 13251.73 prorated 30630.00 annual 11964.84 prorated 29409.00 annual 10875.20 prorated 29609.00 annual 13416.58 prorated 26546.00 annual 9678.23 prorated 26546.00 annual 8986.93 prorated 14447.00 annual 6696.79 prorated \u0026gt; ~~ \u0026gt;' !\n~ Z::c ~..,,,8.... !JI: en 31::m 31::\na:I en~ Cm a, en ~ ~ r\u0026gt; \"D z \u0026gt; C)\na:, m m\nI: .zm.. . !=' en \u0026gt; \u0026gt;\na:, -\u0026lt; \u0026gt; ~ C: e..n.. m31:: z... . en 'e.\".n.. C: C .mz.. . (\") ,\u0026gt;.... mz ~\na:, Personnel Changes Page 4 March 25, 2004 NAME Harrison, Kenneth Home, Wanda King, Carmelita Kuhn, Scarlett Larry,Betty Lockhart, Kelly POSITION SCHOOL Geometry HALL Special Ed HENDERSON English FAIR Elem ill STEPHENS Typing START DATE END DATE 1-22-04 2-17-04 2-23-04 1-26-04 2-5-04 MABELV ALE MID. Algebra 2-16-04 PUL. HGTS. MID. SALARY CLASS 4-18 TCH925 1-04 SPE925 4-06 TCH925 1-05 TCH925 4-01 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 46889.00 annual 21246.53 prorated 28588.00 annual 10273.81 prorated 35633.00 annual 12063.25 prorated 29609.00 annual 14033.43 prorated 19095.62 annual 7658.14 prorated 26546.00 annual 9678.23 prorated Personnel Changes Page 5 March 25, 2004 NAME McDaniel, Yvonne Miller, Owyla Muhammad, Khaleelah Neumeier, Cynthia Olivares, Lizete Parr, Patricia Smith, Michelle POSITION SCHOOL Elem ill CLOVERDALE EL. Special Ed MANN Elem IV STEPHENS Elem II MCDERMOTT Spanish CENTRAL ElemV FAIR.PARK Elem II MCDERMOT START DATE END DATE 1-14-04 3-2-04 1-14-04 1-5-04 1-6-04 2-9-04 1-5-04 SALARY CLASS 1-01 TCH925 1-03 SPE925 1-02 TCH925 1-07 TCH925 1-03 TCH925 4-14 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 26546.00 annual 12719.96 prorated 28359.00 annual 8714.48 prorated 27056.00 annual 13809.83 prorated 31651.00 annual 16320.05 prorated 27567.00 annual 14070.66 prorated 42805.00 annual 16720.70 prorated 26546.00 annual 13687.78 prorated  ~~  ' !\n~ Z::,: ~8 'TII'\"\" !I:\"'\n1:m ~~ Cm CD v, ~ !.,\",' z  C) ~ m !I: mz --\n!=' ~ s\n:\na -\u0026lt;  0 \u0026lt;- C: \"--'\n!I: mz --\n\"' rn \"--'\nC: 0 mz --\n0 ,.... m z 0 \na Personnel Changes Page 6 March 25, 2004 NAME Treat, Heather Watkins, Cindy Williams, Frank Wise, Marshalette Withers, Aaron ONE NONE POSITION SCHOOL Elem I CHICOT Spanish DUNBAR Music START DATE END DATE 2-2-04 1-14-04 1-20-04 MABELV ALE EL. English 1-12-04 HENDERSON Music 1-5-04 ROMINE Certified Promotion Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS 1-01 TCH925 1-16 TCH925 6-08 TCH925 4-04 TCH925 1-04 TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 26546.00 annual 11060.83 prorated 40839.00 annual 19568.69 prorated 39461.00 annual 19524.97 prorated 32595.00 annual 15957.57 prorated 28588.00 annual 14398.52 prorated Personnel Changes Page 7 March 25, 2004 NAME POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignationsfferminations Non-Certified Em(?lovees Bradford, Ollie Instr. Aide 8-24-81 1-10 Reason: Retired BALE 3-1-04 INA925 Carter, Danny Instr. Aide 2-10-97 2-01 Reason: None Given WASHINGTON 3-12-04 INA925 Graham, Linda Child Nutrition 1-7-04 3-01 Reason: Personal BALE 2-16-04 FSH550 Holloway, Jack Labor Driver 5-25-01 40-04 Reason: None Given FACILITY SERV. 3-9-04 MAINT. Holmes, Gloria Care 12-23-02 3-07 Reason: None Given CARE 1-21-04 CARE Homer, Bobbie Instr. Aide 9-7-93 1-04 Reaspn: Deceased BALE 2-25-04 INA185 Johnson, Eloyce Care 9-3-02 1-07 Reason: None Given CARE 1-21-04 CARE Lambert, Danielle Care 10-6-03 2-01 Reason: None Given CARE 2-13-04 CARE Lee, Charlotte Care 5-1-00 1-11 Reason: None Given CARE 1-21-04 CARE Miles, Janet Care 9-9-02 3-07 Reason: None Given CARE 1-21-04 CARE ANNUAL SALARY 14067.00 15916.00 8130.00 18384.00 7.68 12163.00 6.97 6.97 7.53 7.68 \u0026gt; ~~ \u0026gt;\" ~~ Z::c ~..,,8.. 31: en 31:m ~~ Cm CD en ~\nc -\u0026lt; p z\"0 \u0026gt; C)\nc m m :I: zm --\u0026lt; ~ en \u0026gt; \u0026gt;\nc -\u0026lt; \u0026gt; c0. .. 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Aide STEPHENS Child Nutrition MANN Child Nutrition START DATE END DATE 9-6-04 1-30-04 3-17-03 1-21-04 1-6-03 1-15-04 10-6-03 1-20-04 12-8-03 1-20-04 11-17-03 2-2-04 9-10-03 2-27-04 8-12-03 2-23-04 8-19-03 CHILD NUTRITION 2-23-04 Care 12-2-02 CARE 1-21-04 Custodian 12-15-97 BASELINE 2-24-04 SALARY CLASS 1-01 CUS925 1-05 CARE 1-02 CUS12 1-03 CARE 1-14 CARE 1-03 CARE 1-04 INA925 3-01 FSH550 2-01 FSMEAL 3-17 CARE 1-07 CUS!2 ANNUAL SALARY 10329.00 6.68 13955.00 6.43 7.93 6.43 12163.00 8130.00 11593.00 9.15 16736.00 Personnel Changes Page 9 March 25, 2004 NAME Williams, Carla Reason: None Given Wilson, Carolyn Reason: Personal Belcher, Aretha Carlock, Phillip Davis, Reshaunda Frizzell, Jennifer Gardner, Gayle POSITION SCHOOL Care CARE Instr. Aide PUL. HGTS. MID. START DATE END DATE 9-2-03 1-20-04 8-31-87 2-18-04 SALARY CLASS 2-05 CARE 1-05 INA185 New Non-Certified Employees Clerical 3-3-04 39-12 SOUTHWEST CLKl0 Instr. Aide 2-18-04 1-06 MABELV ALE MID. INA925 Custodian 2-26-04 1-01 HALL CUS925 Instr. Aide 2-28-04 1-07 ROCKEFELLER INA12 Media Clerical 3-3-04 31-16 PARKVIEW CLK925 ANNUAL SALARY 7.22 12481.00 23304.00 annual 7117.48 prorated 12798.00 annual 4565.77 prorated 5313.00 annual 1732.50 prorated 16931.00 annual 6051.93 prorated 20676.00 annual 6378.77 prorated \u0026gt; ~~ \u0026gt;  !\n!ll Z::i:: .~....8... !11:en 31:m 31:::C en~ Cm CD en ~ ~ f..l, z ~ :m:c m I: zm ..... !::\u0026gt; ~ s\n: ::c -\u0026lt; \u0026gt; c0.. .. C: e...n.. ll: mz ..... en !'\" .e..n.. C: 0 mz ..... n ,\u0026gt;... mz 0 :\u0026gt;:c Personnel Changes Page 10 March 25, 2004 NAME Germany, Lisa Howard, Vince Hyder, Keyonna Johnson, Loma Lenzie, Diann Nichols, Sherrie POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition START DATE END DATE 2-2-04 CLOVERDALE MID. Custodian 2-26-04 HALL Custodian 2-24-04 FOREST PARK Clerical 3-9-04 FAIR Instr. Aide 3-8-04 FOREST HGTS. Instr. Aide 2-23-04 MITCHELL SALARY CLASS 3-01 FSH550 1-01 CUS925 1-01 CUS925 44-11 CLK12 1-06 INA925 1-05 INA925 ANNUAL SALARY 8130.00 annual 3465.25 prorated 5313.00 annual 1732.50 prorated 5164.50 annual 1740.21 prorated 26256.00 annual 9049.94 prorated 13166.00 annual 3771.88 prorated 12481.00 annual 4790.01 prorated Personnel Changes Page 11 March 25, 2004 NAME McIntosh, Felicia Patterson, Gary Peaster, Pearlie Swagerty, Gail POSITION SCHOOL Secretary FEDERAL PROG. Instr. Aide ROCKEFELLER Child Nutrition BASELINE Child Nutrition FULBRIGHT START DATE END DATE 3-15-04 2-2-04 1-30-04 2-9-04 Non-Certified Promotion SALARY CLASS 49-09 AN12 1-07 INA12 7-01 FSH650 3-01 FSH550 Lucas, Chester Regular Security to District Wide Security Robertson, Andrew Regular Security to School Based Supervisor Non-Certified Transfer NONE ANNUAL SALARY 28716.00 annual 9042.48 prorated 16931.00 annual 7348.77 prorated 9606.00 annual 4146.85 prorated 8130.00 annual 3243.11 prorated .,_ z~ - '= ~ Z::c .~.,,8.. S:\u0026lt;n s:m s:\na \"'~ Cm ID \u0026lt;n ~ f) .., z ~ ~ m ms: z --\n~ \"\u0026gt;' \na -\u0026lt; \u0026gt; c~:: \"--'\ns: zm --\n\"' !\" ~c:: C zm --\n(\"') ~ mz ~ :x, '..1/:l.n Individual Approach to a World ef Knowledge\" March 25, 2004 To: LRSD Board of Directors From: Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Prepared by:trieverly Williams, Director of Human Resources RE: Ratification of Professional egotiated Agreement between the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association and the LRSD Board of Directors On Friday, March 12, 2004, all components of the Negotiations were concluded as the Executive Director ofLRCTA and the ChiefNegotiator for the LRSD Board of Directors signed the attached tentative agreement. Several other articles were also signed off on with regard to language. I will be glad to answer any questions with regard to negotiations at the special board meeting. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-447-1000  fax: 501-447-1001 !'\" ~ C C m z --\u0026lt; n ,\u0026gt;... mz ~\n,:, Tentative Agreement Signed with LRCTA and the Board on 3-12-04 1) Salary: a. 2.875% for the 2003-04 school year retroactive to the first of the contract. b. 10% for the 2004-05 school year c. There is no guarantee in this package that additional funds allocated to LRSD because of Act 59 and/or changes in the Lakeview Court Settlement will be added to the teacher salary schedule. 2) Article 10: a) Insurance: 1. $253 for the 2003-04 school year for the remaining pay periods in the year. 2. Up to $260 for the 2004-05 school year. 3. Employees currently receiving the $550 in lieu :\u0026gt;fhealth insurance will not receive the stipend for the 2004-05 school year. They will be given an opportunity to enroll in a health insurance program during open enrollment in the fall. 3) Attendance Incentive: (professional leave and personal leave days are not part of this agreement.) Employees on sabbatical leave, educational leave, leave without pay or taken off payroll for any reason do not qualify for the perfect attendance bonus money outlined in the package proposal ($300, $300, $700). l. Employees who use none of their sick leave days during the first semester will receive a $300 stipend at the end of that semester. 2. Employees who use none of their sick days during the second semester will receive a $300 stipend at the end of that semester. 3. Employees who use none of their sick days during the entire school year will receive an additional perfect attendance stipend of $700. (Total of$1300 for one year of perfect attendance.) 4) Effective for the 2004-05 school year, teachers awarded National Board Certification will receive an annual stipend of$3000. 5) The language tentatively agreed to on March 12, 2004, on Articles 4, 6, 9 and 21 must be agreed to. 6) Two workdays and two record days will be used for staff development. Two record days will be  day in length. 7) Current Contract Language will be used with regard to period pay. ~n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" March 25, 2004 To: LRSD Board of Directors From: Dr. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Prepared by:~everly Williams, Director of Human Resources RE: Salary Adjustments for all other Employee Groups for 2003-04 The Administration is making the following recommendations for all other employee groups for the 2003-04 school year: A) B) The same salary raise as negotiated for teachers of 2.875% for 2003-04 retroactive to July I, 2003 The same insurance benefit of $253 per month on health insurance for the 2003- 04 school year beginning with the April I, 2004, pay period. C) All employees currently receiving the $550 in lieu of health insurance will not receive the stipend for the 2004-05 school year. They will be given an opportunity to enroll in a health insurance program during open enrollment in the fall. The Administration will be making recommendations with regard to future negotiations and salaries for the 2004-05 school year for all remaining employee groups at a later date. 810 \\'(/ Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-447-1000  fax: 501-447-1001\n,\u0026gt;s \"Cl . m\u0026gt; C) 0 ~~ .z..,i Zen \"tlm \"0'\"~'\ngm en en ~ \u0026gt; ,~.\n.: i !,\n~ Z\n:c .~., 8,- !sI:: men se:n\"\u0026lt;' ,- \u0026lt;\"\u0026gt; -m a:, en ~ !..J,l z ~ C') ,\u0026gt;- en z\u0026gt; z C ~ \u0026gt; C C =l !\" !':l C 0 .zm.. . C') ,\u0026gt;.... zm ~ \"' '54n Individual Approach to a World efKnowledge\" March 25, 2004 To: LRSD Board of Directors From: .  ir. Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Prepared by:~everly Williams, Director of Human Resources RE: Calendar for 2004-05 The attached calendar for the 2004-05 school year is recommended for your approval. I will be glad to answer any questions regarding the calendar at the special board meeting. 810 W farkham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-447-1000  fax: 501-447-1001 .!%.,1 z ~ n ,\u0026gt;.... en \u0026gt;z z C: ,\u0026gt;.... ~ C :::. MONTH JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY '05 FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE Legend M T 2 3 I 2 3 4 I I 2 3 * [] WV LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT CALENDAR 2004-2005 w TH F M T w TH F M T w I 2 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 SD SD SD SD SD WD 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 H I 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 SD 1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 SD SD 3 4 5 8 9 10 II 12 15 16 17 I 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 [87] -R H 5 6 7 10 II 12 13 14 17 18 19 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 II 14 15 16 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 II 14 15 16 sv I 4 5 6 7 8 II 12 13 4 5 6 9 10 II 12 13 16 17 18 [1781 # R I 2 3 T 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 1st Day Students H Holiday End Quarter SD Staff Development TH 15 1*9 16 14 18 16 20 17 17 14 19 16 Winter Vacation R Reoord Days (one-half day) F M 16 19 20 23 17 20 15 18 19 22 WV 17 20 21 24 PC 18 21 18 21 15 18 20 23 17 20 sv Spring Vacation TCD Total Contract Days (9.25 teachers) PC Parent Conference WD Non-student Work Day ST DA' Student Days # Last Day Students T w 20 21 24 25 21 22 19 20 H 23 24 WV WV 21 22 25 26 22 23 22 23 19 20 24 25 21 22 For Board Approval # 2 ST TH F M T w TH F DAY :-, I) TCD 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 30 31 9 0 I 5 15 PC 23 24 27 28 29 30 20 1 1 0 21 [43] SD 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 19 0 0 2 21 H H 25 26 29 30 17 3 0 2 19 WV H WV WV WV WV WV 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 13 10 0 0 13 27 28 31 19 I 0.5 0 19.5 24 25 28 19 0 I 0 20 [134] SD sv sv sv SV 24 25 28 29 30 31 18 4 0 I 19 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 20 I 0 0 20 H 26 27 30 31 21 I 0 0 21 23 24 27 28 29 30 3 0 0.5 0 3.5 TOTALS 178 21 4 10 192 STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND ON THE DAYS SHADED ABOVE I 1st Quarter = 43 student days 2nd Quarter = 44 student days 3rd Quarter = 4 7 student days 4th Quarter= 44 student days TOTAL = 178 STUDENT DAYS Student Galendar2004-05 4th Oran 3/22/2004 Date: To: From: Prepared By: Subject: Summary: Objectives: Population: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS March 25, 2004 Board of Education Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Margo Bushmiaer, Coordinator of Health Services \u0026amp; Chair of District Coordinated School Health Committee Mary Paal, Director of Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant Annette Scogin, Assistant Director of Athletics Submission of 2004 Carol M. White Physical Education Program Proposal The U. S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, has published the draft guidelines for the 2004 application for grants under the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP). We are currently in the process of preparing for submission of a Physical Education Program proposal and seek Board support and approval. The focus of this grant will be to expand and improve the physical education program in Little Rock School District elementary schools by: 1. hiring a Coordinator of Elementary Physical Education to assure implementation of the Arkansas Department of Education Physical Education Standards. 2. providing equipment to enable students to participate actively in physical education activities\nand 3. provide staff and teacher training and education in order to make progress toward meeting State Standards for physical education. 4. implement the \"Nifty Nutrition Education\" program with elementary students. All students and staff in Elementary Schools. Duration: Three-year period: July 2004 - June 2007 Projected Request: $ 627,000.00 over the three-year period .?.,l z \u0026gt;z C')\n,\n\nVI \u0026gt;z z C: ,\u0026gt;- ~ C =I March 25, 2004 Page2 Other Agencies: Arkansas Parks and Recreation Extension Services of Arkansas University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Central Arkansas Recommendations: We recommend approval for submission of the 2004 PEP proposal\nprovide support by adoption of the PEP resolution Attachments: None TO: FROM: SUBJECT: '54n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" March 25, 2004 Board of Directors Morris L Holmes, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent aming of Facilities - Mabelvale Magnet Middle School The faculty, staff, parents, and students of Mabelvale Magnet Middle School have submitted a request to name the library in honor of Mr. Carl Martin, a lifetime resident of Mabelvale who serves as the local historian for Mabelvale students. The request and supporting documents are submitted in accordance with Policy FF: aming of Facilities. The administration recommends approval. 810 \\'C l\\Iarkham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-447-1000  fax: 501-447-1001 .!J.,l z \u0026gt;z 0 ,\u0026gt;- \"' \u0026gt;z z C: \u0026gt;,- ~ C =I Adopted: May 27, 1999 Cross Reference: Naming and Renaming Facilities Form NAMING AND RENAMING FACILITIES Mabe/vale Magnet Middle School I propose that the 10811 Mabe/vale West Roa~ Mabe/vale/ AR 72103 be named the \"Carl Martin Librarv// I. Biographical Data: Carl Martin, a lifetime resident of Mabelvale, has served as the local historian for Mabelvale students. His great-grandparents settled this area in 1826 when they bought 1,300 acres of land. (See attached Biographical Data) II. The Nominee's significant contribution is his donation of \"local history\" to Mabelvale students. As a 93-year member of this community, Mr. Martin is well-known and very respected by the people of the community. He loves our students and enjoys sharing his \"stories\" with them. He has worked for many years to preserve the history of the Little Rock area. He plans to donate two columns from the old Little Rock Carnegie Library to our school. (See attached Significant Contribution) 111. I believe the facility should be named for this person because of the Martin families ties to the community and to the school. Carl Martin has spent a lifetime dedicated to the preservation of the history of the \"Mabelvale Community\". (Date) This form should be submitted by persons nominating names for new facilities to the LRSD Board of Education for consideration according to Board policy FF. 4 Background History on \"The Martin Projecr' During the 2001-2002 school year, our Builders Club met to discuss various service projects for our club. At this same time, Ms. Kathey Farley was looking for a project for the East Lab to research. Locating and recording data from an area cemetery was a project that intrigued Ms. Farley. After brainstorming with many teachers, Ms. Farley contacted Joyce Swinney, a teacher and longtime area resident, who told her about Mr. Clif Morehart, the caretaker of the Martin Cemetery. As Mr. Morehart visited our school to tutor reading students for Ms. Beckie Jones's English classes, we were able to visit with him frequently about Mabelvale's history. Ms. Farley asked Mr. Morehart to speak to her East Lab classes about the cemetery and the community. We shared information with Ms. Farley about a research project on Mabelvale that we had completed with some classes several years ago. As Ms. Pam Wallace and I worked on an Arkansas Heritage \"Living History\" grant, the pieces started falling into place. We decided to work with Ms. Farley's East Classes on a special project to interview Mr. Carl Martin, whose family had lived in this area for over 150 years. Ms. Farley's East Lab students and the Builders Club students could work on a living history project. However, the project was \"too large\" for our time constraints. Even though we didn't get the Arkansas Heritage grant, Ms. Wallace and I felt that the \"living history\" project was important. Mrs. Farley's East students took pictures and started transcribing the interviews. Throughout the year, we visited Mr. Martin, got to know his wife, Lorene, and fell in love with both of them. Our students were amazing-they were so interested in learning about Mr. Martin's rooster, the Little Rock City Jail keys, and the Andrew Carnegie columns. We learned about the town of Mabelvale, and even about the red clay that the school is built on. It didn't matter what topic we asked about, Mr. Martin had an answer. He was versed on everything. He loved our kids, and they felt it. After each visit, he always hugged them as if he had known :tiem forever. Some of our sixth graders visited Mr. Martin, and the next year they started asking us if they could go back to see him. On September 25, 2003, representatives of the Builder's Club presented a plaque to Mr. Martin to thank him for his years of service to Mabelvale schools. When we gave him the plaque, he was very touched. We were also very touched and amazed at what an impression this project has had on our students. After spending the past three school years on this project, we knew that it was only fitting to honor our local historian with a unique gift since our school sits in the middle of the Martin\" homestead. The community of Mabelvale has a \"rich heritage\" and closeness. To honor the Martin Family and this community, we are requesting permission to name the Mabe/vale Magnet Middle School Library the \"Carl Martin Library\". When the new library is finished, we plan to have an Open House to dedicate the facility as the Carl Martin Library. We will have a portrait of Mr. Martin to display in an area of the library with other items collected from the community. Mr. Martin has agreed to donate two columns from the old Carnegie Library to our school. We plan to have a plaque placed on them to tell of their historical significance to the state. We will invite the community to the Open House and dedication of the Library. We will ask our Partners-In-Education to assist us with the celebration. .!%.,' z ~ 0 ,\u0026gt;- ,e,n. zz ,C,.: ,- ~ C =I LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: TO: March 25, 2004 Board of Education FROM: ~Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement and Materials Mgmt. THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donations of Property Attached are requests to donate property to the Little Rock School District as follows: Schoo I/Department Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School J.A. Fair Magnet High School Forest Park Elementary School Forest Park Elementary School Forest Park Elementary School Item G.E refrigerator, valued at $200.00, for use in the teacher's lounge 156 backboards, valued at $1,000.00, for use by students in all-school science fair Mr. Jeffrey Carson Mr. David Rainey of SmurfitStone Container Corporation New iron fencing at east, Forest Park PT A north and part of the west playground perimeters valued at $19,850.00 Stonework surrounding Forest Park PT A both play equipment areas at east and west sides valued at $17,867.00 Multipondo play Forest Park PT A equipment and installation valued at $2,798.35 !.X.,I z \u0026gt; ~ ,\u0026gt;.... \"' \u0026gt;z z C: -,:. \u0026gt; C: C =i Board of Education March 25, 2004 Page2 School/Department Gibbs Elementary Magnet School Jefferson Elementary School Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School Rightsell Academy Item Donor $2,500.00 check to be Ms. Susan M. Wixon applied toward the installation of a sprinkler system Six (6) DVD players Jefferson PTA and one (1) DVDNCR combo player. The estimated value of all donated items is $775.00. Four (4) iMac computers Mr. Patrick R. Carrington w/separate components, four (4) Epson color printers and miscellaneous computer supplies to Parkview's Journalism Department. The total value of all donated items is $3,035 .00. 15 Dell P2/300 computers Acxiom Corporation w/separate components. The estimated value of all donated items is $1,000.00. It is recommended that these donation requests be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board. To: From: Subject: Date: Mr. Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement Cheryl A. Carson, Principal, Booker Arts Magnet School Donation of Property March 2, 2004 Jeffrey Carson wishes to donate a G.E. refrigerator, model number TBX18TAZGRWH, for use in the Teacher's Lounge at Booker Arts Magnet School. The refrigerator is valued at $200.00. Mr. Carson's address is 4115 Ridge Road, North Little Rock, AR, 72116. I respectfully request that this donation be accepted in accordance with Little Rock School District policy. .!.I,I z ~ n \u0026gt; ~ \u0026gt;z z C .\u0026gt;.... \u0026gt; C C ::::\nTO: FROM: DATE: RE: J. A. Fair Magnet High School Science \u0026amp; Technology Systems 13420 David O. Dodd Roaa Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 Telephone (501) 447-1700 Fax (501) 447-1701 Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement e:\\\\_,. Cassandra Norman, Principal February 5, 2004 Donation to J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School Mr. Davin Rainey, Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., P. 0 . Box 4790, Little Rock, Arkansas 72214, has generously donated 156 backboards with a value of $1 ,000 for use by our students in our all school science fair. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Thank you for your consideration. A School of the Little Rock School District TO: \u0026lt;'1rf ,FROM: vv-DATE: RE: Darral Paradis, Director Theresa Ketcher, Principal of Forest Park School February 5, 2004 Donations These donations have been made to Forest Park School. See attachment It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. /pl .!J.,I z ~ n \u0026gt; ~ \u0026gt;z z C ,\u0026gt;- \u0026gt; C C =l December 1, 2003 Theresa Ketcher, Principal Forest Park Elementary 16 N. Tyler Little Rock, AR 72207 Dear Mrs. Ketcher, The Forest Park PT A is pleased to list the following items donated for playground improvements during the 2002-2003 school year: New iron fencing at east, north and part of the west playground perimeters valued at $19,850.00. Stonework surrounding both play equipment areas at east and west sides, $17,867.00. Multipondo play equipment and installation, $2798.35. The precast caps installed on the stonework surrounds were donated by Arkansas Precast and are valued at $22,000.00. (This donation was approved in the Feb. 2003 Board meeting.) Forest Park continues to provide a great learning environment and we appreciate the opportunity to contribute to our school in this way. Sincerely, / /21,\n// t\n.~ /\nV ----- e.. l ('0f/, '\" L Ellen Yearyl,Past Prtsident, PT A (2002-2003) GIBBS MAGNET SCHOOL TO: FROM: DATE: I \\ T E 12 \\ .\\ T I O \\ .\\ I. HDI [6 Mr. Darrall Paradis, Director of Procurement Jfl'Felicia Hobbs, Principal February 27, 2004 SUBJECT: Donation Ms Susan M. Wixon very graciously donated a check in the amount of$2,500.00 to Gibbs Magnet School. The donation goes toward the installation of a sprinkler system here at Gibbs. We sincerely appreciate this donation. It is my recommendation that this donation be accepted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Little Rock School District. FH:kt ' .. 11 15 West 1 6'\" Street Phone 447-4900  Little Rock . Arkansas 72202 /.~ /'' ,~1'.\\,  ,.,, \\ JEFFERSON E LEMENTARY SCHOOL February 27, 2004 To: Darral Paradis, Director Procurement and Materials Management From: f.f Roberta Mannon, Principal Jefferson Elementary School Subject: Donation The following donation has been made to Jefferson Elementary School: Six DVD players and one DVDNCR combo player - total value approximately $775.00. The Jefferson PTA donated these items. Mailing address for the PTA is Jefferson School. It is recommended that this donation be accepted in accordance with LRSD Board policies. 2600 N. McKinley Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 - Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School I LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 2501 BARROW ROAD Date: To: From: Subject: PHONE 228-3000 February 10, 2004 Darral Paradis, Director LRSD Procurement Department Dr. Linda Brown, Principal '/fr Parkview Arts/Science Magnet High School Computer Equipment Donation Ll'ITLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72204 Mr. Patrick R. Carrington recently donated several items of computer equipment to Parkview' s Journalism Department. Please reference the attached list. We, at Parkview, would like to say a very hearty Thank You to Mr.Carrigan! Your support is appreciated more than we can express. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. .. ,!l,:l z \u0026gt;z 0 ,... u,\n:\nzz C: ,\u0026gt;... \u0026gt; C: C =l DONATION(S) TO PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Judith Murray Class: Journalism _________ _ January 22, 2004 from Patrick R. Carrington/ 26 Talais Drive/ LR/ Ar./ 72223 501.821.0114 MacOvation, Inc. 1 . ) iMac ( completely functional) (iMac A) Revision A-233 mHz / Serial # XA8464N5EUL / RAM 128 MB 4 GB HD/ Video Mem 6MB / Backside L2 cache 512K internal modem v.90 56K MacOS10.3.2 (Panther) / MacOS9.2.2 Microsoft Office for MacOS9 AND MacOSX (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) Wordperfect (MacOS9) by Corel MaclinkPlusDeluxe VALUE: $550 2.) Plastic riser platform for iMac: Revision A VALUE: $ 35 3.) Computer Skins: iMac \u0026amp; Keyboard Designer Covers X3 VALUE: $12 X 5 = $60 4.) iMac (ethernet disabled by lightening strike) (iMac B) Revision C-350 mHz / Serial # YMO35ASV-JWQ-ff09 / RAM 640 MB 7 GB HD/ Video Mem 6MB / Backside L2 cache 512K internal modem v.90 56K MacOS10.3.2 (Panther) / MacOS9.2.2 Microsoft Office for MacOS9 AND MacOSX (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) Wordperfect (MacOS9) by Corel I MaclinkPlusDeluxe Stuffit Expander 8.0.2 VALUE: $650 5.) Epson Color 740i Printer Serial # BUY1389723 Includes USB cable \u0026amp; printer cartridges VALUE: $120 6.) iMac (completely functional) (iMac C) Revision C-350 mHz / Serial # YM0320Z9JWQ / RAM 640 MB 7 GB HD/ Video Mem 6MB / Backside L2 cache 512K internal modem v.90 56K MacOS10.3.2 (Panther) / MacOS9.2.2 Microsoft Office for MacOS9 AND MacOSX 0fvord, Powerpoint, Excel) Wordperfect (MacOS9) by Corel MaclinkPlusDeluxe VALUE: $650 7.) Epson Black Printer Cartridge for Epson 7 40 S020189 VALUE: $25 8.) Epson Color Photo 850 Printer w/ new black ink cartridge. Serial# AZN1123175 Model P930-A VALUE: $150 9.) Epson Color Stylus 820 Printer Serial# EKEK038614 Model P330-A VALUE: $125 1 O.) Epson 740i Stylus Color Printer Serial# BUY1137914 VALUE: $120 11.) iMac (completely functional) (iMac D) Revision A-233 mHz /Serial# XA834FJUDFN / RAM 288 MB 4 GB HD/ Video Mem 6MB / Backside L2 cache 512K internal modem v.90 56K MacOS10.3.2 (Panther) / MacOS9.2.2 Microsoft Office for MacOS9 AND MacOSX (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) Wordperfect (MacOS9) by Corel MaclinkPlusDeluxe VALUE: $550 Total Value of Donation: $3,035.00 !..II, z ~ C'l \u0026gt; ~ \u0026gt;z z C \u0026gt;,.... \u0026gt; C 0 =I TO: FROM: DATE: RE: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement Eunice M. Thrasher, Principal  i Rightsell Academy February 17, 2004 Donation The donor listed below has generously donated 15-P2-300 Dell workstations and 15 \"13\" monitors. The estimated value is $1000.00. Acxiom 301 Industrial Blvd Conway, AR 72032 Contact Person: Jerry Adams (501) 342-2480 It is recommended that this donation be approved with thanks in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District Board of Directors. Thank you for you consideration. Date: To: From: Through: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS March 25, 2004 Board of Education Mark Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services Don Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Ed. D. Interim Superintendent Annual Audit Report You have received under separate cover a copy of the annual audit of the District's financial condition as prepared by Thomas \u0026amp; Thomas, Certified Public Accountants. As required by Arkansas law, the board must take action to approve the audit prior to submission to the state. The administration recommends approval of the audit at this time. bjg Little Rock School District Financial Services 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 447-1086 Fu: (501) 447-1158 DATE: March 25, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors THROUGH: Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent PREPARED BY,Mark D. Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services  Subject  Summary  Objectives  Expected Outcomes  Population/Location  Budget Amount/Source  Manager  Duration Financial Reports District funds are reported for the period ending February 29, 2004. To report the District's financial status monthly to the Board of Directors. The Board members will be informed of the District's current financial condition. NIA NIA Mark Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services NIA  Long Range/Continuation Financial reports will be submitted monthly to the Board.  Other Agencies Involved None  Expectations of District NI A  Needed Staff NI A  Comments None  Recommendation Approval of the February 2004 financial reports. We recommend that the Board approve the financial reports as submitted. -- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2004 -- APPROVED RECEIPTS % APPROVED RECEIPTS % 2002/03 02/28/03 COLLECTED 2003/04 02/29/04 COLLECTED REVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES CURRENT TAXES 58,550,000 57 ,147,781 97.61% 57,547,800 55,681 ,497 96.76% ~DELINQUENT TAXES 8,000,000 8,432,483 105.41% 10,100,000 10,264,896 101 .63% 4 0% PULLBACK 29,400,000 29,600,000 EXCESS TREASURER'S FEE 187,000 205,072 109.66% 210,000 ~DEPOSITORY INTEREST 385,000 174,515 45.33% 180,000 REVENUE IN LIEU OF TAXES 135,000 337,232 249.80% 150,000 206,062 137.37% MISCELLANEOUS AND RENTS 340,000 235,596 69.29% 380,000 239,896 63.13% INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 275,000 119,016 43.28% 200,000 106,666 53.33% ATHLETIC RECEIPTS 160,000 175,342 109.59% 240,000 178,086 74.20% TOTAL 97,432,000 66,827,036 68.59% 98,607,800 66,6TT,103 67.62% REVENUE - COUNTY SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL 24,000 17,215 71 .73% 21 ,000 11 ,594 55.21% TOTAL 24,000 17,215 71.73% 21,000 11,594 55.21% REVENUE - STATE SOURCES EQUALIZATION FUNDING 54,867,630 35,239,580 64.23% 53,226,139 34,286,616 64.42% REIMBURSEMENT STRS/HEAL TH 7,590,000 4,566,701 60.17% 8,300,000 4,048,584 48.78% VOCATIONAL 1,340,000 833,381 62.19% 1,400,000 828,403 59.17% HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 1,700,000 757,851 44.58% 1,675,000 821,175 49.03% EARLY CHILDHOOD 273,358 205,407 75.14% 273,358 202,301 74.01% TRANSPORTATION 3,685,226 2,453,084 66.57% 3,875,562 1,243,841 32.09% INCENTIVE FUNDS - M TO M 3,265,000 1,804,317 55.26% 3,900,000 1,842,110 47.23% ADULT EDUCATION 1,006,014 377,991 37.57% 920,337 403,283 43.82% POVERTY INDEX FUNDS 658,607 658,607 100.00% 560,545 267,486 47.72% EARLY LITERACY LEARNING 120,000 TAP PROGRAM 285,271 285,271 100.00% 285,245 285,245 100.00% AT RISK FUNDING 650,000 64,573 9.93% 360,000 236,541 65.71% TOTAL 75,441,106 47,246,763 62.63% 74,776,187 44,465,585 59.46% REVENUE - OTHER SOURCES TRANSFER FROM CAP PROJ FUND 620,000 770,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 1,126,233 175,922 15.62% 1,350,000 135,093 10.01% TRANSFER FROM MAGNET FUND 1,664,438 554,813 33.33% 1,632,430 544,143 33.33% TOTAL 3,410,671 730,735 21.42% 3,752,430 679,236 18.10% TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING 176,307,777 114,821,750 65.13% 177,157,418 111,833,518 63.13% REVENUE - OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 25,152,981 10,731 ,261 42.66% 24,075,790 12,036,503 49.99% DEDICATED M\u0026amp; 0 3,980,000 2,082,476 52.32% 4,000,000 2,427,292 60.68% MAGNET SCHOOLS 25,065,942 10,408,214 41 .52% 24,689,351 10,464,842 42.39% TOTAL 54,198,923 23,221,951 42.85% 52,765,141 24,928,637 47.24% TOTAL REVENUE 230,506,700 138,043,700 59.89% 229,922,559 136,762,155 59.48% LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2003 AND FEBRUARY 29, 2004 APPROVED EXPENDED % APPROVED EXPENDED % 2002/03 02/28/03 EXPENDED 2003/04 02/29/04 EXPENDED EXPENSES SALARIES 100,865,586 59,903,522 59.39% 100,684,982 55,047,173 54.67% BENEFITS 24,838,361 15,085,593 60.74% 26,483,772 14,377,965 54.29% PURCHASED SERVICES 19,795,774 11,960,581 60.42% 19,719,297 11,745,812 59.57% MATERIALS \u0026amp; SUPPLIES 8,347,098 4,756,586 56.98% 8,185,459 5,873,557 71 .76% CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,616,991 860,152 53.19% 1,575,580 707,894 44.93% OTHER OBJECTS 8,508,680 2,918,81 1 34.30% 8,384,567 2,982,417 35.57% DEBT SERVICE 12,217,048 12,213,572 99.97% 12,098,342 12,191,763 100.77% TOTAL EXPENSES OPERATING 176,189,538 107,698,817 61.13% 177,131,999 102,926,581 58.11% EXPENSES-OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 26,1 48,726 10,208,019 39.04% 26,056,193 10,284,905 39.47% DEDICATED M\u0026amp; 0 3,980,000 1,976,084 49.65% 4,000,000 2,563,705 64.09% MAGNET SCHOOLS 25,065,942 13,302,996 53.07% 24,689,351 12,438,947 50.38% TOTAL 55,194,668 25,487,100 46.18% 54,745,544 25,287,557 46.19% TOTAL EXPENSES 231,384,206 133,185,917 57.56% 231,877,543 128,214,138 55.29% INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (877,506) 4,857,782 (1,954,984) 8,548,016 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET \u0026amp; DED M\u0026amp; 0 1,645,440 1,645,440 3,558,580 3,558,580 OPERATING 8,557,652 8,557,652 9,026,855 9,026,855 ENDING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET \u0026amp; DED M\u0026amp; 0 649,695 (619,709) 1,578,177 3,199,660 OPERATING 8,675,891 15,680,583 9,052,274 17,933,792 TOTAL 9,325,586 15,060,875 10,630,451 21,133,452 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2004 pROJECT BEG BALANCE INCOME TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES END BALANCE 07-01-03 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 02-29-04 $6,200,000 BOND ISSUE FAIR 33,282.90 33,282.90 MCCLELLAN 77,219.02 77,219.02 CONTINGENCY 0.00 0.00 SUBTOTAL 110,501 .92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 110,501.92 $136,268,560 BOND ISSUES ADMINISTRATION 32,802.37 87,000.00 68,753.26 51,049.11 NEW WORK PROJECTS 18,614,545.40 246,791 .00 10,880,842.34 6,516,266.11 1,464,227.95 SECURITY PROJECTS 42,273.97 7,963.49 25,000.00 9,310.48 LIGHTING PROJECTS 29,869.56 7,679.00 22,190.56 MAINTENANCE \u0026amp; REPAIR 2,768,579.81 2,108,630.36 2,381,883.52 408,932.43 2,086,394.22 RENOVATION PROJECTS 31,306,506.59 166,300.00 13,032,781 .41 8,695,556.31 9,744,468.87 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 2,335,019.24 949,213.61 59.53 1,385,746.10 SUBTOTAL 55,129,596.94 0.00 2,608,721.36 27,329,116.63 15,645,814.38 14,763,387.29 REVENUES PROCEEDS-PROPERTY SALE 444,618.31 1,000.00 445,618.31 DUNBAR PROJECT 5,266.71 5,266.71 PROCEEDS-BOND SALES 22,074,599.23 (2,608,721.36} 19,465,877.87 PROCEEDS-QZAB SALE 1,293,820.97 1,293,820.97 INTEREST 7,288,776.89 917,779.02 8,206,555.91 SUBTOTAL 31,107,082.11 918,779.02 (2,608,721.36} 0.00 0.00 29,417,139.77 GRAND TOTAL  ~~z laa ~z ~la zz~ a2 ~ ~z a~~ mi a l:i ~:i aa aa ~m 11~a~a PROJECT ALLOCATIONS PROJECT CATEGORIES THRU 02-29-04 1 ADMINISTRATION 673,846.55 NEW WORK PROJECTS 35,565,851 .80 SECURITY PROJECTS 265,814.17 LIGHTING PROJECTS 4,883,405.13 MAINTENANCE \u0026amp; REPAIR 13,342,240.87 RENOVATION PROJECTS 51 ,655,707.04 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 11 ,735,611 .78 UNALLOCATED PROCEEDS 20,759,698.84 I TOTAL I 138,882,176.18\nLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE PROJECT HISTORY THRU THE PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2004 EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE I 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 THRU 02-29-04 889,772.32 (485,325.77) 149,597.63 68,753.26 443,467.00 4,589,606.29 11 ,671 ,442.11 10,880,842.34 113,930.47 109,609.73 7,963.49 2,641,482.13 1,832,392.06 379,661.38 I 7,679.oo I 791 ,385.63\n4,218,294.40 3,455,350.67 2,381 ,883.52 I 397,615.34 4,119,045.21 15,666,239.90 13,032,781.41 I 575,016.53 4,325,201.40 4,500,374.61 949,213.61 I 5,852,669.42 I 18,708,823.32 35,822,666.30 27,329,116.63 I I ENDING ENCUMBERED ALLOCATION THRU 02-29-04 SUBTOTAL 02-29-04 0.00 622,797.44 51 ,049.11 6,516,266.11 34,101 ,623.85 1,464,227.95 25,000.00 256,503.69 9,310.48 0.00 4,861 ,214.57 22,190.56 408,932.43 : 11 ,255,846.65 2,086,394.22 8,695,556.31 41 ,911 ,238.17 9,744,468.87 59.53 10,349,865.68 1,385,746. 10 20,759,698.84 I 15,645,814.38 I 103,359,090.05 I 35,523,086.13 Mnorov Ix , s~~l~l/3H x S)fH\\IW3M ~NISOl:\u0026gt; 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He describes his early years and education. He recounts his mother's brother's service during World War I and his motivation for enlisting. He details his training, where he met his future wife. He discusses in detail his activities in the Pacific. He relates his trip back to the United States, surprising his wife, Inez, and his transfer to Marine Corps Schools at Quantico to be an instructor. He describes their V-J Day celebration and marriage. He describes what it was like for his parents to have all four of their boys in the service during the war and talks about his brothers. He displays two books written by members of his unit.","Paul Moss was a Marine in the Pacific during World War II.","PAUL MOSS (see wife's interview: Inez Moss) VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER February 4, 2004 Interviewer: Sarah Eberhard Transcriber: Stephanie McKinnell COUNTER 000 Sarah Eberhard: My name is Sarah Eberhard, and today is February 4, 2004. I'm interviewing Paul G. Moss at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia for the Veteran's History Project. If I could get you to state your name and your branch of the service. Paul Moss: My name is Paul G. Moss, M-o-s-s, and I'm a Jr. The branch of service was marine corp. I went into the _ SE: OK, were you drafted or did you enlist yourself? PM: I enlisted as a reserve in June of 1941, prior to Pearl Harbor. I was very close to being drafted but I beat the draft by joining my service that I wanted. SE: Tell us a little bit about your life before the service, what were you working, were you in school, what your family life was like prior to enlisting. PM: Good, I grew up as a son of a railroad agent who moved up and down the tracks. I spent most of my formative years in Buena Vista, Georgia but I graduated from Troy, Alabama high school, finished at the University of Alabama in 1940 and went to work for the Southern Bell telephone company. I, in 1940, I was transferred to Birmingham in 1941. There, in about June of 1941. I knew that I was close to being drafted, so I looked around in several services and decided to go into the marine corps, primarily because my mother's brother was a marine in World War I, and he died of an illness at Parris Island. I, is that it? SE: Did you have any friends that you joined with or had you made the decision just on your own, was there a group of you? PM: Oh, no, I was the only one. I just primarily wanted to beat the draft and select my service, so I joined early, about six months prior to Pearl Harbor, my anticipating going into service selected my service. SE: Did you have any special interests going into the service or areas that you were looking to specialize in, or did they assign you? PM: I had no choice, I mean had no desire to make a choice, other than the marine corps. There was an officer's candidate class for which I was enrolled. And so I did go to officer's candidate school in Quantico, Virginia where I came on active duty. SE: When you first signed up with the reserves, how soon after that did you go to training? PM: I signed up in June of 1941 and shortly after Pearl Harbor I got a call to show up fast, and so I reported for that, orders for duty January of 1942. I went to Quantico, VA, I don't get ahead of your story, but I went to Quantico, VA to the officer's candidates class, the fifth officer's candidates class of the marine corps. We, after our class began, it was shortened from eighteen weeks to nine weeks due to the urgency of having fellows overseas. After finishing the officer's candidates class, I was sent to the reserve officer's class for several weeks in Quantico in the marine corps schools. I finished that about June of [1941], when I was sent to Fort Benning, Georgia, _ training again as a communications officer. I guess I spent about nine weeks at Fort Benning getting that training before going to active duty, active troop assignment in about October of 1942. A side item is that during the time at Fort Benning, which was very close to my home in Andalusia, I went to Andalusia several weekends and there I met Inez Riley, who I later proposed to and married. I visited with her on the way from Fort Benning to Camp Pendleton, stopping at Waco, Texas for several days. I reported to Camp Pendleton in about October or November of 1941, well '42, I'm sorry, and was assigned to the 12th marines, an artillery unit of the 3rd marine division. That would have been in about November of 1942. I may be getting far ahead of the story, but we was put aboard a ship in January of '43, I guess it was and sent to New Zealand, an entire division. I think we were sent to New Zealand because the Japanese had made such a run in the south pacific that the people in New Zealand were a little bit squeamish about having protection. All of their men had been with the British in South Africa as part of that troop and so they didn't have many men and many defenses left. We stayed there for several months before going up to Guadalcanal which was… [background voices] Oh yeah, in New Zealand, we carried on some maneuvers, this is prior to going to Guadalcanal. The last maneuver we had was going up into the country of the _ I think there was a _ of New Zealand to shoot our artillery. During this time, one of the units make a battery called our colonel and told him that they had just barbecued a _ big and would he come and join them for the feast. He delightfully did so, having been with a family on a wild pig feast earlier. He, and they knew of his desire. It turned out that the next morning after the feast, the regimental commander called Colonel Letcher and asked him said what in the world are you doing killing this farmer's pig, and not only that but you tore down his fence to cook it. The colonel was just aghast because this had pulled on him, and it was a true thing, I don't think he took any punishment for it, it was the case. Shortly after that, we went up to Guadalcanal. The islands were still being strafed by the Japanese and this was at a time of the Kennedy episode in _ in the Solomon islands where his boat went down. We were there in a coconut grove and constantly fearing that some Japanese would be coming towards us. It never happened, but we did get the strafing almost every night from the Japanese aircraft. SE: Now what type of facilities, had much been built there in terms of a base shed or… PM: Oh, no, I'm glad you asked this. At New Zealand, we had wooden decks and tents on top of the wooden decks, so we had fairly comfortable arrangements. But when we got to Guadalcanal we had only tents to spread and we put, our tents were located in a coconut grove which had been commercially owned, I'm sure. And we stayed there until we got aboard ship to go on our operations. But that was a pretty crude and yet, there were some prominent visitors, I don't know who, I think Mrs. Roosevelt came, because quite a few prominent visitors had came. I didn't hear any of them. SE: Was there much of an airfield yet there at that time or _? PM: They had just completed that airfield, Henderson field I guess it was, it was the only one there I think. And it was of course actively used. There was a need for keeping our fighters _ airfield so that they could protect, they could strafe the New Guinea area and the upper part of the Solomon islands. So we were sent to Bouganville, landed there about the first of November 1943. And this was a volcanic island, very crude position there. We went aboard a sandy beach and, of course were strafed by the Japanese there almost every night. We came into some torrential rains there and bogged down up to our knees in the sand, and then we dug our foxholes, they were filled up with water because of the torrential rains. And so when the Japanese would come strafing most of us didn't hesitate to duck and jump into the water filled foxholes. But the next morning we'd get up and find holes all in the sand where they had gotten tree_ or where bombs and they were scattered all over the area, so we were very fortunate none of those fragments hit us. But we were there so that the Seabees could come and build an airfield. The fighters _ needed protection to fly into New Guinea. We built one airfield and then we built a second airfield, that was, or rather the Seabees did. They were, my job was a telephone and radio officer. And so we were constantly having trouble with our wires and used to direct the guns and their firings. Forward observers stayed with the advanced troops and telephoned with instructions about firing back to the gun positions. We built a second airfield there and we were disturbed one day by looking out and seeing this ground just wave, looked like it was rolling water, and it was of course an earthquake I guess you'd call it, an earthquake. And we did have a mountain there that came in for some fun. People told the colonel that they could see the gun that was firing at us. We were getting shot at by artillery pieces from the Japanese. We had landed on the side of the island opposite from where they were based, so when they got in position to see us, they were shooting artillery towards us. When we turned, kept shooting our rifles, how howitzers to this place that there was being directed by the forward observers, it finally became aware that we were not going to reach it with our artillery. The colonel finally asked the observer, said what are you shooting at? You are shooting at the volcano, and of course that's what they were shooting in, so we had mistaken that. I guess that we were there through the first of the year and as soon as we had gotten the airfields built, the fighters started coming in very fast. SE: And that would have been in early '44? PM: That would have been, the landing was in '43, wasn't it, I said, and yes, in early '44 we left there and went back to Guadalcanal for bivouacs. The next operation we knew in advance where it was, and they had showed us maps of it and showed us that there was going to be a very heavy bomber base there. We had no idea what a very heavy bomber was, but when we got to that operation, it turned out that we were aboard a ship and for about a month. We went back and forth close to the Mariannas every night so that we could go in and support the 4th division that had landed there, you know whether they would need us or not at night, if they didn't need us, they'd turn around and the ships would go back out to sea. Finally after about twenty days we went back to [Inowetok] and we were allowed to get off the ship and go aboard in the bay then the water in that atoll, and we loaded up and instead of going to Guam on the 19th of June, which had bee planned, we went in at about the 19th of July, that delay having been to support the Mariannas. We went to Guam, again, we landed on a beach which was opposite the ones where the Japanese were. It was a very unlikely spot with coral reefs going extensively 5 or 600 yards out into the water. So the water was very low when the low tide was _, we could walk on the coral reef. This made the landing rather difficult, so our landing craft usually went into the fresh water inlet where the creek came out so that we could get ashore without too much exposure on the coral reef. On that _ after we got out of the landing craft, we were in the early phases with the general and the advance guards going ashore so they could direct the infantry. We went in to establish artillery support for them and so to get to our regimental headquarters of fire control center, we went up this little creek several hundred yards and established a fire control spot where we could direct our artillery support of the infantry when the army came in. This was fine and we were there for about five days, very, feeling very comfortable about it. We had no contact back _ with the Japanese. And all of the sudden we had overrun all of the infantry ahead of us and were overrunning our position, and the hospital and the division headquarters. As a matter of fact, one of my good friend was killed in that attack from the Japanese. Unfortunately I was out doing my morning duties when they became shooting. One of the fellows remembered very much the fact that I had to run from the latrine with my pants down. But, it was a very fortunate thing we came through it fairly well. Earlier when I was coming ashore, I had been under fire from the grenades and a grenade hit my knapsack which I had tossed aside and hidden behind a tree, but they hit the knapsack and the only thing that survived was a picture that I had of Inez, which I had taken overseas with me. I still have that, and we have a dent in the frame showing that attack, but I didn't have any damage from it, I came out safely. I guess it took us twenty five or thirty days to secure our position there, then we moved on up into a more comfortable coconut grove area. We stayed there, the infantry carried out some mopping up operations of stragglers in the Japanese fire. We found a tremendous amount of Japanese food and many of us were, had a tendency to eat that food because it was some of the best we had seen. We were constantly warned that _ should be very careful because it could be poisoned. SE: Now, I want to just for a moment give a time frame on this, that this is taking place, that you're moving on to this point where this is going on. PM: We landed about I think it was July 19th, or maybe… And the counter attack came about five days later after we had gotten ashore. Twenty days later we moved on in inland to a more secure spot on the opposite side of the island. We had, our infantry carried out mop up operations. SE: That would have been later on, about August or September? PM: Right. And we were very comfortable at Guam and had secured the entire island very well. Although some stragglers were found several years later I think. We stayed at Guam until about February of '45, I guess it was, January or February of '45, when we went ashore to, incidentally before I leave it, I wanted to say that I did go up to the airfield at Guam and see the very heavy bombers which was a B-29 that had come there and were going to be used to shoot at Japan, carry bombs to Japan. Which brought up the next operation, we went up to Iwo to give the airplanes a landing spot. We were losing B-29s because they'd run out of gas, it'd be hit by anti aircraft weapons. But we went up to Iwo Jima and we were the third _ division was the third division. We were also the third division that was ashore there because two other marine divisions went in the initial contact. We were _ ashore the fifth day at Iwo Jima. On that fifth day, or maybe it was the fourth day, the flag was raised at Iwo, and we saw it from shipboard. But we landed that same day I think. Then that capture, that high point, and given the flag there, took the Japanese observation of us away to a degree. And so that they could not train their artillery in on us. We were an artillery unit too, and we went over the island to the opposite side from where we landed is a couple of hundred yards, it's a very small island, and established gun positions and fire control units. We stayed in that position, and we're right under the airfield, for the time that we were there, some twenty or twenty five days. The, we were there to see the first aircraft land on the airstrip, which was quite a cheerful point, it got cheers from everybody from seeing that aircraft safely. I understand that about 2000 aircraft landed there before, in these next few months. So you can see that was with ten or twelve guys aboard on each aircraft, you can see there was a significant number of people that we helped out by having that island. Now this was of course, _ late March of 1945, went back to Guam where we were in supposedly retreat and rest spot. But about five days after I'd been there, the colonel came to me saying that PG, how soon can you be ready to go to the states. I told him in fifteen minutes. And so he says well be in the JEEP at two o'clock because there's an airplane going back to Hawaii and get on it. So I went up to, and of course delighted to find that I could get back to the states and left everything that I had there. But I got aboard this aircraft with no air control on it at all _, and so when we got up to 20,000 feet it was pretty cold. And we flew to Johnson island in Hawaii. In Hawaii I stayed for about five days waiting for transportation to the United States. I got back in early April to San Francisco from Honolulu. And immediately I couldn't get Inez on the telephone in San Francisco so I went on down to the Los Angeles area where she was and waited for… what's that? Yeah, I had to buy uniforms in San Francisco to be civilized again. And went down to, what is _ name again, Santa Ana, El Toro base where Inez was stationed. I waited until she got in and we finally got together and I stayed there for about four or five days. SE: But she had no idea that you were going to show up? PM: Oh, no, she couldn't. There was no way I could get in touch with her. SE: So she came back, or she came in, and you were just sitting there waiting for her? PM: Something like that. I had a real good friend who had given me the name of his family in Santa Ana so I had a place to stay, and they were delightful, the _ family, gave me a place to stay while I was there. And they even loaned us a car didn't they, they gave us a car that Inez and I visited San Bernadino and up the mountains over there in the San Bernadino area… [off-mike, unclear] PM: Yeah, up San Bernadino, it was that first night was a hell of a commotion wasn't it? [off-mike, unclear] PM: Yes, Long Beach. And then we went on over to Palm Springs and the whole area, the Knotts Berry Farm. We just had a nice time but for four or five days. Then I left here and came back to my home in Andalusia, AL to visit my parents before going to Quantico. I had orders to go into marine corps schools at Quantico where I served as an artillery instructor, communications artillery instructor to an officer's class at Quantico. There I was when V-J day came, Inez was up, and I got, because of a high number of points that I had, I had immediate deactivation orders. I think on the 9th of September, some such day as that. And so I was sent home fast. We did have a wonderful opportunity of seeing the _ parade in Washington with about as many aircraft over Washington as I've ever seen, looked like a solid blanket of aircraft over Washington to celebrate V-J day and celebrating Admiral Nimitz _ was back in that time too. So it was a delightful time, we went, I was given my separation orders and I went to Cherry Point to get Inez. And we went home and planned our wedding and planned that we would get married and get her out of service. SE: How did you go about that, getting her to Cherry Point from California? PM: I just went to the headquarters and asked them how could they do it. I found a fellow who was grudgingly willing to transfer, he wouldn't transfer her to the Washington area, but he said he'd get her back to the east coast. I didn't know she was going to Cherry Point, but I didn't see how I could commute to El Toro very well. SE: So what, how long was it after you got out that she was able to get out, what was the time, how much longer did she have to be in? PM: She was out in November I guess, maybe two months. We went home for… IM: It was probably a shorter time than that because you came from Quantico down to Cherry Point to meet me and then we came to Atlanta and on to Andalusia, so _ stayed very long _. Anyway, we were there but when we went back to get me out, it was only a matter of a couple of days. So he had the _ time _ status _. PM: I didn't cover that earlier, but I was working with the telephone company when I went overseas, and I was in Birmingham when I went in the service. They gave me a leave of absence, military leave, and I returned to them in Atlanta and they assigned me to Atlanta for work here after the war. So I've probably left a lot out, but that's the… IM: You might mention that you had three brothers who were in service too as marines _. They all came through without a scratch. PM: Three of us were in the Pacific area at one time. One was in 4th division, he was, and I was in the 3rd division. He was in the Marianna islands and I was at Guam. And he was, he got, he was sent back to Perdue to go to school after his operation, which was shortly after I got back home I guess. My mother and father had a rough time because there were three of us in the marines. And one went through the quartermaster service in the army so there were four of us all in service. SE: There were four children in the family? PM: That's all, four boys. SE: And every single one of you was involved? PM: Oh, absolutely. SE: What was the, we talked earlier about your communication with Inez, but what communication was with your family? How long did it take for them to, or how often were you able to stay in touch with them? COUNTER 447 PM: Oh I could stay in touch with them but I couldn't identify my locations. And so I don't know that they knew where I was until after the fact _. And I think its probably true of Inez too, she didn't have any idea where I was. But because _, we were censoring, I was a censor, I censored all the mail for fellows. I didn't say anything about my reunions. I have not kept up with my outfit, but I had about 75 or 80 fellows with whom I was working. I was the communication officer, and they were the wire men and the radiomen. Our function was to keep communications between the forward observers and the gun positions. And so we had to lay wire and use radio. In 1975, I got a call from a fellow and he said that he was so and so, and I didn't know the name, John somebody. He said he was in Jacksonville, Florida and said he had been trying to find me, said he was in my outfit. And I asked him, I said well I'm glad to hear from you. He says well Pete Peterson lives right close to you, and I didn't remember Pete but he told me who he was. He said they were going to have a reunion in Atlanta very shortly and they wanted me to come. These were the enlisted fellows had been having this reunion for fifteen and twenty years after the war, they had had it regularly every year, got together. And so they were meeting in Atlanta with Pete who lived fairly close to me. I went to that in 1975, and they meet every year, and I've been several times. I didn't miss, I missed the last one, but we still stay in touch. We're down now to about thirty guys I guess, and so it's harder to get together but we do stay in touch. As a matter of fact, Pete has written this book which he says is still a PFC I think. This is his wartime experience and this is a copy which I'll be glad to make, you can have. That's not the autographed one is it, no. This is another one by a fellow, Jack [Kerins] who was a radio operator. He happened to be in the ditch with me when we were under fire going in Guam. And we've since enjoyed swapping stories about it, we still stay in touch with him, I've talked with him in the last couple of months. And you know this book, this is one that you can have also, _ he wrote, and it's primarily his personal experience as a marine and it describes the conditions. SE: Were these _ IM: Just magazines, this is a brief history of the 12th Marines _. This magazine you can have to keep. SE: These came out during… IM: This is October '43, and this is _ later, I'm not sure when. [inaudible] PM: My colonel, battalion commander of the 1st battalion, was a brother-in-law of the fellow who defended Wake Island, what was his name?, a major who, marine major who defended Wake Island when it was under attack was a brother-in-law of mine. Oh yes, and one of the fellows in my outfit was an aircraft observer, I mean an air observer, he went up and spotted targets for our artillery and telephoned them back. He was a Connelly, he was a brother of John Connelly of Texas, governor of Texas, I don't remember his name, we did have it, but… SE: And when you have your reunions, people are coming from all over the country. PM: Oh yes, California too, and most of them are in the Indiana area, middle America, some in Missouri, all over the country. We have met here a couple of times. IM: We're celebrating our 50th anniversary by having the marine corps reunion _. SE: Was there anything else you'd like to add, any particular information, your training or your _, any other just experiences that you _. PM: One of the interesting experiences I had was when I flew from Hawaii to San Francisco. I was sitting in the right hand seat and the left hand seat next to me was this fellow [Gonya] who was one of the fellows in the picture of the flag at Iwo Jima. He was one of the five fellows that posed in that and I had a nice visit with him all the way. I never did stay in contact with him, wish I would had. He was being brought back for selling a bond, war bonds. SE: So that raising of the flag at Iwo Jima had an immediate impact, the photo? PM: Oh yes, it was… I have a copy that was presented by the photographer to a friend of mine, and so he gave it me also, passed it along to me. And it is a very symbolic moment of course, but it is a… another interesting fact is that at Iwo Jima one of the largest concentrations of artillery that we've ever had was involved in what we call rowing barrage. And people have described the washboard effect on Iwo Jima as being filled with caves with Japanese and it was a very deeply entrenched positions. And so about sixty pieces of artillery were involved in a roving barrage that raised sights a little bit for the Japanese, and this was a tremendous experience for us because it was a corps artillery and the artillery from three divisions was all involved in it. SE: I also wanted to mention again, I found it very interesting when you were talking about the flag going up. At the time, we think of it being a symbolic photo now, but it was also as you mentioned, a diversion for US troops coming in, from the Japanese, were diverted from that going on where as others were coming in. PM: Well the _ was that Iwo Jima served as an observation post for them. They could see the entire island so any time that the troops came ashore, they had a perfect sight on where to shoot and defend the island. Getting to the top of the island eradicated that observation post. And there were still… TAPE 2-SIDE A COUNTER 000 …many others and that's _ fighting going on another fifteen days I guess or three weeks. But it was quite an event that brought down cheers from the whole island where all the marines aboard were delighted to see that flag up. And of course as you know, there was a smaller flag placed up there originally, and these troops were sent up to pose for this flag after the fact. But it was a very symbolic message to the troops that everybody in the island saw. SE: I'd like to wrap up with you both mentioned that you have plans you're going to the dedication of the World War II memorial. Are you going to be getting together with any of your marine friends up there, do you have any special plans involved for that? PM: We will communicate with each other about it, but we don't have any plans to be with them. Our family is very much our three adult children, are very much wrapped up in the fact that their mother and daddy were marines, and so they don't let anything happen without letting us know about it. IM: There are several marines in the area that we _ hope to generate interest in _ because _ there are supposed to reunions all over the _ it should be a real fine time. Mentioned that all these men were enlisted and it was totally amazing what _ to do, _ so proud of _. PM: _ vice president of the American Cancer Society, responsible for raising funds, there was one in Annapolis was a very successful building contractor I guess a construction contractor and has done quite well. All of these fellows have been extremely well. SE: Did a lot of them come back and go back to school? PM: Oh yes. And Inez reminded me of a story, we went through Texas and stopped out beyond Fort Worth, wasn't it?, and talked, visited one of our guys and he was quite amazed that she, rather me, says heck that's what they called it. IM: One reunion in Annapolis and they have a home overlooking the bay, and _ Annapolis and look at all those houses _ bricks on them, they're all mine. _ Washington and we were kind of about the Iwo Jima memorial and we stopped _ person that we asked was a Japanese tourist. But it was fun to have the picture of all these guys at _ memorial, that meant a lot and enriched out lives so much. PM: This is the finest group of fellows you ever saw in your life, and they've been successful, all of them have wonderful mates, wives, we've enjoyed both their wives and them. SE: Had, do you keep up through email and… PM: Nothing formal, but we do have, they do have annual reunions and we telephone calls and communications. SE: Well, I think we're about at a stopping point here, so I'm going to go ahead and turn this off and get it rewound here. 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PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER I ROLL CALL C :=z i:i: w ~ c::, I- \u0026gt; c::::, LLCz\u0026gt; C'-1 =::s ~ -  LL1::z: -~ w \" ~ c::, C\\1 ::~ 0 == ~ co LL.I LU a: ~ w ~ ~ a: (fl LU c:a  ?---1 ~ C) ~ C ~ ~CJ) ~ ~ ~ Q.) ~ ~  \"\".'1 ~ II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS WELCOME 9() S ~ Q.) ~ .... ~ ~ ~ Q.) -~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS A. SUPT. CITATIONS B. PARTNERS IN EDUCATION C. PUBLIC ED FOUNDATION REPORT  \\ ' ' . \\ \\ \\ \\ I . ' \\ '. \\  . \\ \\ \\' ' . \\ \\ . \\. \\ .. . ., .\u0026lt;.\\\\ \\ .. \\ .. . . D. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS E. LRCTA/F.JOSHUA ~ ~ ~ Q: ~ I le 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 February 12, 2004 5:30 p.m. 111. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS: A. Superintendent's Citations B. Partners in Education - New Partnerships Bale Elementary School - Twin City Bank - Baseline Elementary School - Southwest Produce - Williams Magnet School - AARP-C. Public Education Foundation of Little Rock - John A. Riggs, IV D. Remarks from Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak) E. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association F. Joshua lntervenors IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS: A. Remarks from Board Members B. Student Assignment Report C. Budget Update D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects E. Internal Auditors Report F. Technology Demonstration Regular Board Meeting February 26, 2004 Page2 V. VI. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS: A. Minutes: Regular Meeting - 01-22-04 Special Meeting - 02-12-04 B. Extension of PN Agreement C. Personnel Changes SCHOOL SERVICES: A. Naming of Facilities: Mann Magnet Middle School Auditorium B. Resolution to 4G: Attendance Rubric C. School Improvement Report: An Overview VII. BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION: A. Land Sale - Forest Heights Middle School B. Lease: Miles Memorial Church C. Resolution Authorizing Refinance/Consolidation of Outstanding Debt D. Construction Budget Revision - Mitchell and Rightsell E. Donations of Property F. Financial Report VIII. CLOSING REMARKS: IX. X. Superintendent's Report: 1. Dates to Remember 2. Special Functions EMPLOYEE HEARINGS ADJOURNMENT I. PRELIMINARY FUNCTIONS CA.LL TO ORDER I ROLL CALL U. PROCEDURAL MATTERS WELCOME Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS A. SUPT. CITATIONS B. PARTNERS IN EDUCATION C. PUBLIC ED FOUNDATION REPORT 0. REMARKS FROM CITIZENS E. LRCTA/F.JOSHUA To: From: Through: Subject: Little Rock School District 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 February 26, 2004 Board of Education Debbie Milam, Director, ViPS/Partners in Education)~ Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Partners in Education Program: New partnerships The Little Rock School District Partners in Education program is designed to develop strong relationships between the community and our schools. The partnership process encourages businesses, community agencies and private organizations to join with individual schools to enhance and support educational programs. Each partnership utilizes the resources of both the school and the business for their mutual benefit. The following schools and businesses have completed the requirements necessary to establish a partnership and are actively working together to accomplish their objectives. We recommend that the Board approve the following partnerships: Bale Elementary School and Twin City Bank-University Branch Baseline Elementary School and Southwest Produce Williams Traditional Magnet School and AARP Partnership Proposal Twin City Bank- University Branch and Bale Elementary School Twin City Bank- University Branch commits to the following partnership activities:  Sponsor Red Ribbon Week  Count change collected through fundraisers  Arrange for Penny, Nick and Buck to make appearances at school functions  Recruit employees to read to students and listen to students read  Job shadowing  Provide speakers for topics such as economics, saving money, etc.  Provide refreshments for staff functions Bale Elementary commits to the following partnership activities:  Provide artwork for display in bank lobby  Provide choir to perform on holidays and special occasions-grand opening  Acknowledged Twin City Bank - University Branch as a Partner in Education  Invite the bank to school events  Work with the bank on community service projects BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Partnership Agreement between Baseline Elementary and Soutwest Produce Southwest Produce is willing to: Make food/ice donations for special events Make food donations to help needy families, if needed Sponsor one or more students for Job Shadowing Kay Moore will mentor a female student and will visit with said student at least once a month at Baseline Be willing for students to make a fieldtrip to the store in the line of academic study or career education Participate in our annual community service project by donating or getting food items at cost Display student work in the business Baseline Elementary is willing to: Provide a calendar of events and invite employees to appropriate school functions Provide appropriate tokens of appreciation for partnership Help with a special project, such as a clean-up day or other 3623 Baseline Road  Phone (501) 447-3700  Fax (501) 447-3701 Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 !\" \u0026gt; C: C ~ ::0 en fll c3 ~ WILLIAMS TRADITIONAL MAGNET SCHOOL A CHOICE FOR EXCELLENCE AARP Arkansas and Williams Traditional Magnet School Partnership Establishment The AARP Foundation leads positive social change to help people 50 and over age with independence, dignity and purpose. The Arkansas State Office and Information Center are both located in Little Rock. All AARP chapters are non-government, non-partisan, non-profit community service organizations that are open to all local AARP members. The AARP offers many programs, services, and many other subjects of interest to their members and their families. There are numerous employees who have a wide range of interests, talents, experiences, and ideas, and possibly will be willing to share these for the benefit of students at Williams Magnet School. Williams Traditional Magnet School is a tri-district magnet school operating in Pulaski County as a part of the LR.SD. There is a staff of approximately 40 and a student enrollment of approximately 460. Despite all of the help afforded by the three school districts whose children attend, the school is always in need of additional resources in connection with the education provided to students. The staff at Williams Magnet School completed a school needs assessment to determine needed services and resources for the 2003-04 school year. The Partnership Council will use this information to match resources and needs throughout the school year. Activities will be coordinated through the AARP team leader and the Williams Magnet School team leader. The Partnership Council will attend an initial conference, and will then meet as the need arises to assess the effectiveness of the Partnership. Communication will be open and constant. *Proposed plan of activities for the 2003-04 school year: AARP Grandparent's Day Activities Student incentives/awards for Grandparent's Day Grandparent seminars/classes Provide educational resources Assembly guests 7301 E:vergreen Street  Phone (501) 447-7100 Williams Magnet School Student/Teacher participation in AARP programs Promote ongoing recognition and appreciation Send monthly newsletters Art work Participate in contests Choir performance Fax (501) 447-7101  Little Rock , Arl\u0026lt;ansas 72207 '.54.n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" DATE: TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: February 26, 2004 Board of Directors ~nald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Bill Goodman~ February 2004 Construction Report - Bond Projects The remodeling of Central High School is being performed in construction phases. Portable classrooms have permitted construction to be done during normal working hours in the areas of the building that are vacated by staff and students. This method and the cooperation of Central' s staff have allowed the contractor to accelerate the construction schedule. The completion date has been changed to the summer of 2005 as opposed to the original completion date of December 2005. All of the portable classrooms at Mann Magnet Middle School were sold at a public auction earlier this month. All of the portable classrooms will be removed by the end of this month. This will allow the contractor to build the new parking lot north of the replacement school. All construction will be completed by May 1st . The above is all good news. The bad news is that the construction of the new media center at Dunbar Magnet Middle School has had several unexpected delays. Instead of being ready for occupancy this summer, it will be completed in December 2004. If you have any questions, please call me at 447-1146. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.1rsd.k12.ar.us 501-324-2000  fax: 501-324-2032 rn  c:: C ~ 6l ~ ~ .'..\". mn ::c C ~ z ~ ! \u0026lt;z5 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2004 BOND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Facility Name I Project Description I Cost I Est. Completion Date Baseline Renovation $953,520 Jul-O4 Brady Addition/renovation $973,621 Aug_:Qi Central Renovation  Interior $10,200,266 Aug-O5 Dunbar Renovation/addition $6,161 ,950 Dec-O4 J. A. Fair 6 classroom addition \u0026amp; cafeteria/music room addition $3,155,640 May-O4 Mabelvale MS Renovation $6,851,621 Mar-O4 Mann Partial Replacement $11 ,500,000 May-O4 McClellan Classroom Addition $2,155,622 Jul-O4 Parkview Addition $2,121 ,226 Jun-O4 Pulaski Hgts. Elem Renovation $1 ,193,259 . Aug-O4 Pulaski Hgts. MS Renovation $3,755,041 Aug-O4 Southwest Addition $2,000,000 Aug-O4 Tech Ctr I Metro Renovation 'Addition/Renovation Phase II $3,679,000 Jun-O4 Wakefield Rebuild $5,300,000 Jul-O4 Williams Renovation $2,106,492 Mar-O4 BOND PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION - WINTER/ SPRING 2004 Facility Name I Project Description I Cost I tst. Completion Date Mitchell Renovation $750,000 I Aug-O5 Rightsell I Renovation $660,000 Aug-O6 BOND PROJECTS PLANNING STARTED CONST. DATE TO BE DETERMINED Facility Name I Project Description I Cost I Est. completion Date Booke-r --- Electrical Upgrade Unknown Unknown --Roof-- --- ----- -Boo-ker -- $48,525 I Unknown ADA Rest rooms -- Booker TBD Unknown Carver Media Center Expansion Unknown Unknown Chicot -- Electrical Upgrade Unknown Unknown Chicot Sound Attenuation \u0026amp; Fire Alarm $50,783 Un-known Cloverdale Elementary Addition Unknown Unknown Dodd Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown Fair Park 1Additior, Unknown I Unknown Forest Heights _ !Remodel $1,400,000 Unknown Garland Remodel Unknown 1 Unknown Geyer Springs Roof Repair $161 ,752 . Unknown Gibbs - Addition Unknown Unknown - --- Henderson Lockers $80,876 Unknown -- -Mab-levale- -- Fire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown McD-ermot-t --Fire Alarm Upgrade TB~ Unknown Meadowcliff --- Addition Unknown  Unknown -- --- Pulask_!_!igts. MS_ - - ~ rgy monitoring system installation Unknown Unknown Washington Fire Alarm Upgrade -- T~ Unknown --- Western Hills Electrical Upgrade \u0026amp; HVAC $640,000 Unknown -- Western Hills _ __ire Alarm Upgrade TBD Unknown - - Western Hills ADA Rest rooms TBD Unknown Woodruff Parking addition $193,777 Unknown CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name Administration Administration Administration Administration Annex Alternative Learning Ctr. Alternative Learning Ctr. Badg._ett ______ _ Badgett Bale Project Description Asbestos abatement Fresh airs stem Fire alarm Energy monitoring system installation Energy monitoring system installation Energy efficient lighting Partial asbestos abatement Fire alarm Classroom addition/renovation E nergy monitoring system Partial roof replacement HVAC Bale Bale Bale Booker --------'- ------- Booker Energy efficient lighting . Energy monitoring system installation Booker A sbestos abatement Booker Brady Brady Carver -------- -- -- Fire alarm  Energy efficient lighting --------Asbestos abatement - -- ------ Carver ----- Central Parking Central/Quigley Central/Quigley Central/Quigley Central Central Central Central Central Cloverdale Elem. Cloverdale MS Cloverdale MS Dodd Dodd Dodd Facilities Service Facility Services Fair Park- -- - Fair Park Fair Park J. A. Fair J. A. Fair J. A. Fair J. A. Fair J. A. Fair J. A. Fair Forest Park Forest Park Forest Park __ _ fulbright Fulbright Fulbright --===-Fulbright Fulbrigh.!_ __ _ Franklin Gibbs GibbS - - - - - - Energy monitoring system installation Parking lot S tudent parking Stadium light repair \u0026amp; electrical repair A thletic Field lmprovemen-t - Irrigation System P urchase land for school Roof \u0026amp; exterior renovations -Ceiling and wall repair -Fire Alarm System De- s-ig-n-/1-ns- tallation -,-FroniTanding tile repair - Energy efficient lighting  Energy efficient lighting _ Major renovation \u0026amp; addition Energy efficient lighting - Asbestos abatement-ceiling tile ~ Replace roof top HVAC J nterior renovation Fire alarm . HVAC renovation/fire alarm ~Energy efficient lighting Asbestos abatement-ceiling _Energy efficient lighting Press box Security cameras Athletic Field Improvement I rrigation System Roof repair_s __ _ Replace window units w\"lcentral HVAC Diagonal parking __ _ 1Energy efficient lighting Energyefficient lighting 7EnergyITlonitorfi,g._s_y~st\"- e-m_i_n-stallation - Re lace roof top HVAC units Parking lot ______ _ Roof repairs R enovation Energy efficient lig,h_tin~g,__ _ Energ monitoring s stem installation --~$=3-8:..0::.!,.4.:.c9::..5:c,-___M ar-03 $55,000 Aug-03 $32,350 ~g-03 May-02 ~ t-01 Dec-01 $15,160 $82,000 $237,237 $18,250 $2,244,524 - Jul-01 $269,587 ---.-. --$664,587- -=----$170,295 $23,710 -- $10,900 $34,501 ----$80,5~ + $345,072 - - $14,4~ .._ - $111~742 $174,000 $265,000 $38,000 $1~ 500 Unknown $2,000,000 .,_ $24,000 $80,876- $22,470 - $132,678 $189,743 $1 ,393,822 $90,665~ $156,299- $215:570 $84,672 $12,00~ $315,956 $90,162~ $59,310 $277,594 $10,784 - $12,500 $38,000- $14,000 $391 ,871 $485,258 ~ 11 ,7~ --- ~ 788- $134.463 $11,950 $107,835 $140,000 - $200,000 $2,511 ,7~ - $76,447- $11 ,770 Aug-02 Dec-02 Mar-02 Dec-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Oct-01 Feb-02 Mar-02 Sep-02 Aug-02 May-01 Aug-03 Aug-03 Aug-03 Aug-03 Aug-03 Dec-02 Dec-02 Oct-01 Aug-01 Aug-01 Jul-01 Jul-01 Nov-02 Aug-01 Jul-01 Aug-02 Mar-01 Aug-03 Apr-02 Aug-01 Aug-01 Apr-01 Nov-00 Jun-01 Jul-03 Jul-03 Aug-03 Nov-03 Aug-03 ~y-01 Jun-01 Aug-0_!_ Aug-02 Sep-02 Oct-02 Mar-03 Apr-01 Jul-01 2 f\u0026gt; ril ,0 ~ z m rn ::z:: ~ Cl m \"' :n .... ~ ::z:: C m ~ ~ ! 15 z CONSTRUCTIONREPORTTOTHEBOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facility Name I I I Est. Completion Proiect Description Cost Date Hall Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $8,637,709 Sep-03 Hall Asbestos abatement I $168,2221 Aug-01 Hall I Energy efficient lighting I $42,931 Jul-01 Hall I Energy efficient lighting I $296,707 Apr-01 Hall Infrastructure improvements I $93,657 Aug-01 Hall Intercom I Feb-01 Hall Security cameras $10,600 Jun-01 i--H:-..,..e._n--d-,,e....rs_o_n ______ ,,E,,...n_e,..r..g,.,_y,'-ef_fi1ci_en_t_l~ig_ht~ing'---------'--'---$-'--1-9'-3'..,,6_7_9_ ____J_ u_l-01---1 Henderson Roof replacement gy,~m_ ______, ___$_ 107~,8_35 ____M_ ay~-_0.1,.. Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase I $500,000 1 Aug-01 Henderson Asbestos abatement Phase 2 $250,000 Aug-02 IRC IEnergy efficient lighting $109,136 Jul-02 Jefferson Asbestos abatement $43,639 Oct-01 Jefferson Renovation \u0026amp; fire alarm $1 ,630,000 Nov-02 Laidlaw Parking lot $269,588 1 Jul-01 Mabelvale Elem. Energy monitoring system installation $12,150 Aug-01 Mabelvale Elem. 'Replace HVAC units $300,000 Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Asbestos Abatement $107,000 ' Aug-02 Mabelvale Elem. Energy efficient lighting --'$-_1.0:..6_,,.5.:..9.:..8\n_\n,_ ___D_ e_c-,..0..-21 Mabelvale MS-------,R- e-n-o'\"v''a-t_e_b_le_a_c_h\"e\"\"r_s_,,___ ________- _ -__$ 1_3_4~,7 _9_3_ ___A_ u~g~-01_, ~ann Asphalt walks 'The total $1_ 8 million If---___D, ,...ec_-c0c1----1 Mann Walkway canopies is what has been Dec-01 Mann Boiler repla_c_e_m_e_n_t _______ __, used so far on the l~ ___ O_c_t-01_. Mann Fencing projects listed 1f---___ Se_,p_-01---1 ,-Ma-nn- --- Partial demolition/portable classrooms completed for Mann. Aug-01 McClellan Athletic Field Improvement $38,000  Jul-03 1 M_c_C_le_lla_n=-~----____ l_rr~ig~a_tio_n_ System $14,750 Jul-03 McClellan Security cameras $36,300 1 Jun-01 _M_c_Cle_lla_n _______ E_n_ergy efficient lighting $303,614 May-01 McClellan Stadium stands repair $~23_5_,,,0....0,...0._ ___- A=cu-=g--:0:-=1-1 McClellan Intercom $46,000 Feb-02 I_M_c_D_e_rm_ ott _____. ...,,E__n_ergy efficient lighting 1 $79,411 1 Feb-01 McD_erm6tt Replace roof top HVAC units , $476,000 Aug-02 Meadowcliff Fire alarm ! $16,175 1 Jul-01 Meadowcliff ______A_ s_b_e-st_o_s_a-bat_em_e-n-t -------1~---$--2'-5-3-'-\",4--1.2.:.._,__ __A_ u_g_-0--21 Mead_ow_c_liff - ----,-E-n-ge_r_g_y_effi-1c-ie_nt l-ig-h-ti-ng------~,----$-88-',-29_7_ I ----D-e=c--0-21 Metropolit~ I Replace cooling tower i $37,203 ' Dec-00 Metropolitan Replace shop vent system I $20,000 May-01 1 _M_e_tr_o_politan_ ______E_ n_e_r,g=y monitoring system installation ____$_1 7_,,_145_ ____A_ u=g-_0_1, Mitchell Energy efficient lighting $103,642 I Apr-01 ~itchell __-_ 'Energy monitoring system installation $16,695 Jul-01 Mitchell Oakhurst Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek Otter Creek- Otter Creek ~~~t~:n~~:::~ent $~!\n:~-~-~----A-Ju~_I:~- ~-\u0026lt; Energy monitoring system installation $10,695 May-01 __ _ Energy ~ ff~ient lighting ---=-~_ ____$8_ 1_,,82_8__ Apr-01 - -----A-sb-es=tos- a-ba-te-m-en-t ------------,--$1,0~,000- -----A~ug-0~2 Parking lot $138,029 1 Aug-02 --- - -----~6 c-las-sr-oom- -add-itio-n -----------~$88-8,-778- 1- ---O-ct\u0026lt;-02 Otter Creek , Parking Improvements 1 $142,541 1 Aug-03 Parkview HVAC controls $210,000 I Jun-02 Parkview Roof replacement $273,877 1 Sep-01 Parkview Parkview Exterior lights , $10,784 1 Nov-00 HVAC renovation \u0026amp; 700 area controls $301 ,938 Aug-0'1 Parkview Locker replacement $120,000 , Aug-01 Parkview 1 Energy efficient liohting $315,000 Jun-01 3 CONSTRUCTION REPORT TO THE BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2004 BOND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Facilitv Name I Proiect Descriotion I Cost I Est. Completion Date Procurement Energy monitoring system installation $5,290 I Jun-02 Procurement Fire alarm I $25,000 Aug-03 Pulaski Hgts. Elem I Move playground $17,000 Dec-02 Rightsell I Energy efficient lighting $84,898 I Apr-01 Rockefeller Energy efficient lighting $137,004 Mar-01 Rockefeller Replace roof too HVAC $539,175 I Aug-01 Rockefeller I Parking addition $111,742 I Aug-02 Romine I Asbestos abatement $10,000 . Apr-02 Romine 'Major renovation \u0026amp; addition $3,534,675 Mar-03 SecurityfTransportation Bus cameras $22,500 I Jun-01 Southwest Asbestos abatement $28,138 Aug-00 Southwest INew roof $690,000 Oct-03 Southwest Energy efficient lighting $168,719 I Jan-02 Southwest Drainage I street widening I $250,000 I Aug-03 Student Assignment Energy monitoring system installation $4,830 Aug-02 Student Assignment Fire alarm $9,000 Aug-03 Tech Center Phase 1 Renovation $275,000 Dec-01 Technology Upgrade Upgrade phone system \u0026amp; data Nov-02 Terry Energy efficient lighting $73,850 Feb-01 Terry I Driveway \u0026amp; Parking $83,484 Aug-02 Terry 1 Media Center addition I $704,932 I Sep-02 Wakefield I Security cameras I $8,000 Jun-01 Wakefield Energy efficient lighting $74,776 I Feb-01 Wakefield Demolition/Asbestos Abatement I $200,000 Nov-02 Washington 1 Security cameras I $7,900 I Jun-01 Washington I Energy efficient lighting I I $165,281 Apr-01 Watson Energy monitoring system installation I $8,530 Jul-01 Watson Asbestos abatement I $182,241 Aug-01 Watson Energy efficient lighting $106,868 I Aug-01 Watson ,Asbestos abatement I $10,000 Aug-02 Watson I Major renovation \u0026amp; addition I $800,000 - Aug-02 Western Hills IAsbestos abatement I $191 ,946 I Aug-02 Western Hills I Intercom I $1,100 I Dec-01 Western Hills 1 Energy efficient lighting $106,000 I Jul-01 Williams Parking expansions $183,717 Dec-03 Williams Energy efficient lighting $122,719 . Jun-01 Wilson Renovation/expansion $1 ,263,876 Feb-04 Wilson Parking Expansion I $110,000 Aug-03 Woodruff Renovation I $246,419 I Aug-02 4 !I' -a z I ii: m .z.. . r\u0026gt; ril ~ z z m h ::c ~ Cl m en .=..\". m ('\") ::c C m ~ z !!l ! lz5 Date: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS February 26, 2004 To: Board of Directors From~andy Becker, Internal Auditor Re: Audit Report - February This is the fifty-second communication regarding status of the current year projects and reviews. Activity Funds a) Working with one high school, two middle schools and one elementary school 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) Working with the new Activities Advisory Board to develop plans for the new school year and beyond. b) Assist the Activities Advisory Board in its mission to strengthen the effectiveness and viability of activities in the District. c) Working with the Activities Advisory Board to provide ways to assist the different Booster groups in our schools. Board Policy and Regulation a) Coordinating development of payroll guidelines with Financial Services as part of Financial Services Section of the District Operations Manual. Technology Training a) Monitoring technology plans and technology meetings to determine how use of technology will improve and streamline the workflow for staff persons. a) Served as a trainer for financial portion of Nuts \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. !II \",zt. i c\n') ::,c, m m ii: m :!:i r, ~ ~ z m h ::c ~ c\n') m CII Audit Report - February 2004 Page 2 of 2 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) Working with Financial Services on internal controls and rules for payroll processes and implementation of a new interface system. c) Monitoring other selected risk areas for efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with District policies. Reviewing grant programs. d) Working with Child Nutrition on implementation of streamlined information processing system with Information Services and Child Nutrition Staff. e) Working with Information Services on streamlining of data processes regarding SIS reporting. f) Monitoring cost reduction efforts in the District. g) Monitoring combined payroll and human resources issues for compliance with board direction and internal controls. h) Reviewing leave accountability system. a) Provided technical assistance to school staff on grant writing. b) Served as co-chair of Strategic Team One - Financial Resources. c) Participating in planning for Day of Caring (April 17, 2004). 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. '54n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" Date: February 26, 2004 To: Board of Education F rorn: ( Beverly Williams, Director ofH uman Resources Through: Morris L. Holmes, Ed.D. Interim Superintendent Re: Agreement regarding extension of the PN contract for all employee groups Attached is an agreement, which was reached on January 27, 2004, between the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association and the District with regard to an extension of the present written negotiated Agreements. On going negotiations will continue. I am requesting the Board approval. 810 W/. Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.org 501-447-1000  fax: 501-447-1001 !\"\u0026gt; -a m ~ z m h ::c ~ C') m en\n,,, :s ~~ !\n::c ~8 o.., ren ..,m \u0026gt;\no n-:nS ~ m en .!.l.l Cl \u0026gt; ,,. :z ~ :z ,C,.: LITTLE ROCK CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION January 27, 2004 AGREEMENT BETWEEN LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LITTLE ROCK CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION I. The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District and the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association agree to extend their written negotiated agreements for the following employee groups: Teachers\nBus Drivers, Aides, and Monitors\nCustodians: Security Officers\nand Paraprofessionals. II. This extension is effective from January 30, 2004 until March 7, 2004 for all Agreements. All provisions and benefits of the contracts will remain in full force and automatically continue. On going negotiations will continue. ~?fit Grainger Ledbetter Chief Negotiator, LRCTA Date: ~/_- --\"-P_,_2----=--!)::.....i'----- 1500 West 4th Street Li ttle Roel~, AR 72201  5011372-3519 1-\\=.A/l'f=.1-. Affiliate DATE: TO: FROM: THROUGH: Re: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS February 26, 2004 Board of Education Beverly Williams, Director, Human Resources Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools Personnel Changes It is recommended that the following personnel changes be approved at the indicated positions, salaries and classifications. In accordance with A.C.A. 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) years. Teachers with an effective date of employment after August 18, 2003 are considered intern teachers. !D Personnel Changes Page 2 February 26, 2004 NAME Igwe, Carrie Reason: Leaving City Forenro, Dan Reason: Retired Purifoy, Jimmy Reason: Deceased Thompson, Peggy Reason: Retired Wamble, Faustine Reason: Retired Andrews, Ashley Beggs, Melinda POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE SALARY CLASS Resignations/Terminations Certified Employees Spec. Ed 9-2-86 2-17 MABELV ALE EL. 2-4-04 SPE925 Computer Tech 8-19-03 5-20 DUNBAR 5-31-04 TCHlO General Music 11-13-78 6-21 WATSON 12-18-03 TCH925 English 8-27-74 6-21 FAIR 2-13-04 TCH925 Elem IV 8-16-93 5-18 WILLIAMS 1-2-04 TCH925 . New Certified Employees Elem III 2-16-04 1-01 BALE TCH925 English 1-20-04 4-19 CENTRAL TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 43667.00 50788.00 53213.00 53213.00 48267.00 26546.00 annual 9678.23 prorated 25554.23 annual 11845.45 prorated Personnel Changes Page 3 February 26, 2004 NAME Brown, Carleton Cain, Mary Carter, Arre! Charles, Glenroy Dyer, Julie Farrar, Neoma Harder, Melanie POSITION SCHOOL English CENTRAL ElemV GEYER SPRINGS Spec. Ed. ALC Algebra I FAIR Elem IV STEPHENS Elem ill CHICOT Physical Science FAIR START DATE END DATE 1-20-04 1-20-04 2-9-04 1-20-04 1-22-04 2-16-04 1-20-04 SALARY CLASS 4-01 TCH925 1-04 TCH925 1-06 SPE925 6-13 TCH925 1-05 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 2-03 TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 30553.00 annual 14162.59 prorated 28588.00 annual 13251.73 prorated 30630.00 annual 11964.84 prorated 44566.00 annual 20658.20 prorated 29609.00 annual 13416.58 prorated 26546.00 annual 9678.23 prorated 14447.00 annual 6696.79 prorated\ni m C\nii-!!? ~~ cr(l !~ m u, !II ,... ~ u, m \u0026gt; C) ~ m I:: .mz.. .\n,,:s ~ ~ l!.::r:: ~8 0,... .., u, ..,m ~ ~ -n 3~ m u, .!Z.! Cl ~\nz ,C.: z c-: IT Personnel Changes Page 4 February 26, 2004 NAME Harrison, Kenneth Kuhn, Scarlett Larry,Betty Lockhart, Kelly McDaniel, Yvonne Muhammad, Khaleelah POSITION SCHOOL Geometry HALL Elem III STEPHENS Typing MABELV ALE MID. Algebra PUL. HGTS. MID. Elem III CLOVERDALE EL. Elem IV STEPHENS START DATE END DATE 1-22-04 1-26-04 2-5-04 2-16-04 1-14-04 1-14-04 SALARY CLASS 4-18 TCH925 1-05 TCH925 4-01 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 1-02 TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 46889.00 annual 21246.53 prorated 29609.00 annual 14033.43 prorated 19095.62 annual 7658.14 prorated 26546.00 annual 9678.23 prorated 26546.00 annual 12719.96 prorated 27056.00 annual 13809.83 prorated Personnel Changes Page 5 February 26, 2004 NAME eumeier, Cynthia Olivares, Lizete Smith, Michelle Treat, Heather Watkins, Cindy Williams, Frank Wise, Marshalette POSITION SCHOOL Elem Il MCDERMOTT Spanish CENTRAL Elem Il MCDERMOT Elem I CHICOT Spanish DUNBAR Music START DATE END DATE 1-5-04 1-6-04 1-5-04 2-2-04 1-14-04 1-20-04 MABELV ALE EL. English 1-12-04 HENDERSON SALARY CLASS 1-07 TCH925 1-03 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 1-01 TCH925 1-16 TCH925 6-08 TCH925 4-04 TCH925 ANNUAL SALARY 31651.00 annual 16320.05 prorated 27567.00 annual 14070.66 prorated 26546.00 annual 13687.78 prorated 26546.00 annual 11060.83 prorated 40839.00 annual 19568.69 prorated 39461.00 annual 19524.97 prorated 32595.00 annual 15957.57 prorated ~ a, C:\n\u0026gt; S!? ~~ cgi !~ m (I) !I' ~ (I) m \u0026gt; C, i!ll m :I: .mz. . ~:s ~~ !. :z: ~8 or- -.,u, ..,m \u0026gt;\na !:? ~ m m (I) !.l.l Cl ?\n: z C,. z C': rr Personnel Changes Page 6 February 26, 2004 NAME Hobbs, Anthony NONE POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE Certified Promotion Day Coor. ROMINE 1-5-04 Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS ADC105 61-17 Resignationsfferminations Non-Certified Employees Alexander, Deborah Care 8-26-97 CARE Reason: None Given CARE 1-21-04 3-17 Anderson, Leamon Child Nut. 11-13-03 FSH4 Reason: Accepted Another CHILD NUT. 1-30-04 1-01 Position Austin, Sharon Instr. Aide 8-21-00 1NA925 Reason: None Given FAJRPARK 1-5-04 1-03 Barnes, Connie Child Nut. 9-29-03 FSH550 Reason: Personal FULBRIGHT 1-21-04 3-01 ANNUAL SALARY 50712.00 annual 28166.95 prorated 9.15 per hr 7121.00 11635.00 8130.00 Personnel Changes Page 7 February 26, 2004 NAME Bates, Betty Reason: Retired Boykin, Lalicia Reason: None Given Britton, Erica POSITION SCHOOL Secretary FAIR Custodian HALL Instr. Aide Reason: Returning to School GIBBS Burton, Jennifer Care Reason: None Given CARE Canady, Aquanetta Care Reason: None Given CARE Clegg, Shirleta Care Reason: None Given CARE Davis, Eleanor Care Reason: None Given CARE Doyne, Pamela Care Reason: None Given CARE Fairchild, Hattie Child Nutrition Reason: None Given WILLIAMS Fisher, Lisa Secretary Reason: Personal SOUTHWEST Goodman, Phyllis Care Reason: None Given , CARE START DATE END DATE 6-15-87 2-27-04 7-29-99 1-30-04 9-9-03 2-3-04 1-18-00 1-21-04 9-9-02 1-21-04 1-22-02 1-21-04 8-18-03 1-21-04 2-4-02 1-21-04 8-26-91 12-1-03 9-29-03 2-5-04 10-25-03 1-20-04 SALARY CLASS 44-20 CLK12 1-01 CUS925 1-03 INA925 1-05 CARE 3-07 CARE 4-01 CARE 1-03 CARE 3-03 CARE 5-13 FSH6 39-12 CLKlO 1-07 CARE ANNUAL SALARY 33396.00 10329.00 11635.00 6.68 7.68 6.25 6.43 7.12 9274.00 22656.00 6.97 ~ a, C: il\"Sz!? ~e 0~ !~ m en !ZI ,... ~ en m \u0026gt; C\u0026gt; Rl m I:: mz - il\"s ~~ l!!!\n::c zo C\u0026gt;O 0 ,- .., en ..,m \u0026gt;\no C') :S\n=~ :3 en m en .!Z.I Cl ~\n: z C )\u0026gt; z rrr. Personnel Changes Page 8 February 26, 2004 NAME Handy, Rosilyn Reason: None Given Harris, Fayette Reason: None Given Harvell, Lola Reason: None Given Hussian, Lateesha Reason: None Given Johnson, J arnes Reason: Terminated Johnson, Nikol POSITION SCHOOL Care CARE Child Nutrition CENTRAL Care CARE Custodian DUNBAR Instr. Aide ALC Instr. Aide START DATE END DATE 9-10-01 1-21-04 10-2-03 2-26-04 9-29-03 1-20-04 8-21-79 1-5-04 8-14-03 2-12-04 1-13-00 Reason: Returning To School MITCHELL 1-16-04 Jones, Ruthie Child Nutrition 8-4-97 Reason: Health OTTERCREEK 12-18-03 Kennedy, Jarvis Custodian 8-8-03 Reason: None Given CENTRAL 2-2-04 Knight, Cynthia Child Nutrition 1-16-03 Reason: Accepted Another CLOVERDALE MID.1-8-04 Position Lee, Roy Custodian 4-22-91 Reason: Retired TERRY 12-5-03 Martin, Fred Custodian 8-13-01 Reason: Health MEADOW CLIFF 1-30-04 SALARY CLASS 1-05 CARE 3-01 FSH550 3-08 CARE 1-03 CUS925 1-10 INA925 1-07 INA185 1-06 FSH5 1-01 CUS928 3-02 FSH550 1-11 CUS928 1-11 CUS925 ANNUAL SALARY 6.68 8130.00 7.82 11201.00 14067.00 13115.00 7532.00 10329.00 8158.00 14461.00 14461.00 Personnel Changes Page 9 February 26, 2004 NAME Turner, Lois Reason: Accepted Another Position Washington, Sydney Reason: None Given Williams, Angela Reason: Personal Williams, Charlotte Reason: Health Young, Cylde POSITION SCHOOL Child Nutrition CENTRAL Child Nutrition START DATE END DATE 8-12-03 1-30-04 4-1-03 CHILD NUTRITION 12-9-03 Instr. Aide 11-4-03 ROMINE 12-31-03 Child Nutrition 9-22-03 HALL 12-15-03 Custodian 3-18-02 Reason: Returning to School MCDERMOTT  12-3-03 SALARY CLASS 3-12 FSH550 2-01 FSMEAL 1-10 INA925 3-01 FSH550 1-02 CUS12 New Non-Certified Employees Beard, Roberta Instr. Aide 1-20-04 1-10 FAIR PARK INA925 Blackmon, Ronald Security Officer 2-2-04 36-14 ALC SOFR9 Ervin, Christin Instr. Aide 2-3-04 1-01 GIBBS INA925 ANNUAL SALARY 8470.00 11593.00 14067.00 8130.00 13955.00 14067.00 annual 6615.29 prorated 15390.00 annual 6426.59 prorated 7086.59 annual 2949.55 prorated ~ a, C: ii\" 2z? ~i:! c~ ~ :0 m~ emn !I' ,.. ! en m \u0026gt; C, Fil m :mI: .z..\n,,:s ~~ !\n::c ~8 o.., re-n ..,m \u0026gt; :0 n:S r=~ ::! en emn !ll  Gl ~\n: z ,C. zr. rr Personnel Changes Page 10 February 26, 2004 NAME Finch, Felicia Fortenberry, Carolyn Ghant, atlyn Graham, Linda Gray, Cleola Hawkins, Derrick Higgins, Melissa POSITION SCHOOL Trainee CHILD NUT. Bus Driver TRANS. Care CA.RE Child Nutrition BALE Bus Driver TRANS. Instr. Aide KING Instr. Aides FRANKLIN START DATE END DATE 1-5-04 2-2-04 2-13-04 1-7-04 2-2-04 1-26-04 2-9-04 SALARY CLASS 2-01 FSMEAL 3-01 BUSDRV 3-05 CARE 3-01 FSH550 2-02 BUSDRV 1-10 INA925 1-10 INA925 ANNUAL SALARY 11593.00 annual 6108.14 prorated 9540.00 annual 4073.26 prorated 7.40 8130.00 annual 4220.49 prorated 8956.00 annual 3823.91 prorated 14067.00 annual 6311.14 prorated 14067.00 annual 5550.76 prorated Personnel Changes Page 11 February 26, 2004 NAME Hooks, Marichal Johnson, Linda Johnson, Stephanie Jones, Mary Lyons,Peggy Mondy, Lisa Myers, Dale POSITION SCHOOL Bus Driver TRANS. Custodian FULBRIGHT Child Nutrition OTTERCREEK Child Nutrition CLOVERDALE EL. Instr. Aide FAIR.PARK Security Officer CENTRAL Custodian WILLIAMS START DATE END DATE 2-2-04 1-19-04 1-28-04 12-1-03 1-20-04 2-6-04 1-21-04 SALARY CLASS 3-04 BUSDRV 1-01 CUS925 3-07 FSH550 3-01 FSH550 1-10 1NA925 36-10 SOFR9 1-01 CUS12 ANNUAL SALARY 11296.00 annual 4823.01 prorated 5164.50 annual 2441.91 prorated 8312.00 annual 3679.08 prorated 8130.00 annual 5020.16 prorated 14067.00 annual 6615.29 prorated 13657.00 annual 5402.77 prorated 13399.00 annual 6271.87 prorated ~ a, C:  en z ~~ C kl ~~ m~ m en !I' ,- e~n m i ~ m I:: .mz..\ni-s ~~ l!,\n::c ~8 0 ,- -.,en ..,m -~n~ 3 g: m en !Zl  Cl ~\n: z C: \"zr. M' Personnel Changes Page 12 February 26, 2004 NAME Relford, Yolanda Simpson, Sylvia Terry, Shirley Tidwell, Darrell Tribulak, Ashley Trussell, Kimo Turner, James POSITION SCHOOL Instr. Aide WASHINGTON Custodian START DATE END DATE 2-2-04 1-26-04 MABELV ALE MID. Bus Driver 2-2-04 TRANS. Child Nutrition 2-2-04 CHILDNUTR. Care 2-9-04 CARE Instr. Aide 1-27-04 CHICOT Security Officer 1-8-04 WOODRUFF SALARY CLASS 1-10 INA925 1-01 CUS925 3-02 BUSDRV 1-01 FSH4 2-02 CARE 1-10 INA925 36-11  SOFR9 ANNUAL SALARY 14067.00 annual 5930.95 prorated 5164.50 annual 2329.64 prorated 10118.00 annual 4320.04 prorated 7121.00 annual 2986.23 prorated 6.80 14067.00 annual 6235.10 prorated 14065.00 annual 7032.50 prorated Personnel Changes Page 13 February 26, 2004 NAME Urias, Oscar Weaver, Nellieann Williams, Wanda Williams, Yalanda NONE NONE POSITION SCHOOL Custodian START DATE END DATE 2-2-04 CLOVERDALE MID. Instr. Aide 1-14-04 STEPHE S Bus Driver 2-2-04 TRANS. Instr. Aide 1-12-04 CHICOT Non-Certified Promotion Non-Certified Transfer SALARY CLASS 1-01 CUS12 1-10 INA925 3-02 BUSDRV 1-10 INA925 ANNUAL SALARY 13399.00 annual 6815.74 prorated 14067.00 annual 7451.71 prorated 10188.00 annual 4320.04 prorated 14067.00 annual 6995.48 prorated\ni a, C: ?-Sz!? ~\ncgi ~~ m~ m UI !D ,... !j'\n! UI m \u0026gt; C) ~ m :I: .mz.. . ?\"s ~~ !\n:c ~8 0,... -,, UI ..,m ~~ rn m UI ,,. 2 ~ c,,-.: Personnel Changes Page 14 February 26, 2004 NAME Moore, Erica Moore, Cristen POSITION SCHOOL START DATE END DATE Sabbatical Leave SALARY CLASS ANNUAL SALARY Date of Hire 8-17-00 Length of Sabbatical 1 year (2004-2005) Date of Hire 8-12-99 Length of Sabbatical 1 year (2004-2005) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Date: February 26, 2004 To: Board of Education From: Morris L. Holmes, Ed. 0. Interim Superintendent Re: Naming of Facilities: Mann Magnet Middle School The faculty, staff, parents and students of Mann Magnet Middle School have submitted a request to name the school auditorium in honor of Mr. James L. Matthis. The request and supporting documents are submitted in accordance with Policy FF: Naming of Facilities. The administration recommends approval. bjg r\u0026gt; ill ~a -t- -1: ~~ ::a~ ~~ !i\nm C:\n,,se z ~~ C kl !~ m en IT z C ~ C': IT NAMING AND RENAMING F ACLITIES I propose that the Horace Mann Magnet Middle School Auditorium (Designation of building and/or other location) 1000 East Roosevelt Rd., Little Rock, AR 72206 (Address) Be named for James L. Matthis I. Biographical Data: Attached II. The Nominee's significant contribution is: Attached III. I believe the facility should be named for this person because: Attached (Signature) (Date) This form should be submitted by person nominating names for new facilities to the LRSD Board of Education for consideration according to Board policy FF. I. II. Biographical Data: Mr. James L. Matthis was born on January 23, 1939 in Jefferson, Texas. He received his early education in the Macedonia Schools in Jefferson, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wiley College Marshall, Texas, and his Masters Degree from the University of Central Arkansas Conway, Arkansas. Additional course work was complete at UCA. Prior to beginning an exceptional professional career, he was a member of the Army Reserve and was stationed at Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Nominee's significant contribution is: Mr. Matthis began his professional career as a high school music teacher in Augusta, Arkansas. He shared his gifts in the education profession for forty years. He devoted the last thirty-six years of service in the Little Rock Public Schools beginning as a vocational coordinator at Horace Mann High School, Administrator-Opportunity Gateway School, ESAU Coordinator-Federal Programs and Assistant Principal-Mann Magnet Middle School. III. I believe the facility should be named for this person because: We the staff at Mann Magnet believe that the Mann Auditorium should be named James Matthis Auditorium for various reasons. Mr. Matthis taught music. The auditorium was part of the original Horace Mann r\u0026gt; ill\ngg\nor- -\u0026lt;- -o-\n=g ~o\n~ ~ ID C:\n\u0026gt;S!? z ii cf(l !~ m \"' IT z ~ r. IT High School during his tenure as a teacher. He was responsible for the smooth operation of the auditorium. He watched thousands of students walk across the stage. Mr. Matthis' most cherished responsibilities focused on helping students to become good scholars and citizens, supporting administrators, teachers, and support staff in accomplishing their assigned responsibilities and assisting parents in helping their students in school. For these reasons, we believe Mann's Auditorium should be named in honor of Mr. Matthis. TO: Board of Education SCHOOL SERVICES DIVISION 810 WEST MARKHAM LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 447-1130 FROM: Sadie Mitchell, Associate Superintendent - School Services Dr. Lloyd Sain, Coordinator of Leadership Development THROUGH: Dr. Morris Holmes, Interim Superintendent DATE: February 23, 2004 SUBJECT: Resolution to 4G: Attendance Rubric The District and the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association {LRCTA) have completed their task as requested by the Board in proposing an alternative to the on-going discussion with Domain 4, item 4G (attendance and punctuality). On February 1th, we submitted for your review our recommendation and now solicit your direction on this matter. !='\nK:c, :::.o nz ::c U\u0026gt; m~\n'\"c' ~c: \"i!! ins C) z ~~ PJ8 ~m LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS Date: February 26, 2004 To: From: Through: Board of Education Sadie Mitchell,~ciate Superintendent-School Services Lloyd Sain, Coordinator - Leadership Development Morris L. Holmes, Ed. D. Interim Superintendent Re: A School Improvement Report: An Overview of the Schools and Their School Improvement Progress, Grants, and Initiatives The above named report is being provided under separate cover. We will be available to review the findings and respond to any questions you might have. Please feel free to contact us if we can provide any additional information. bjg !\" 8 ~ lz5 en !=' ll:n ::.o nz ::c en m-1 rr--\"C': ,\".\", C..'). i5 0 :CZ -I a, enc: ~8 r-m MEMORANDUM I FACILITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE DATE: TO: SUBJ: February 9, 2004 Dr. Morris, L. Homes, Interim Superintendent r. Do Stewart, Chief Financial Officer ~ton, Director of Facility Services nformation: Land Sale - Forest Heights Middle School The Little Rock School District has received a viable offer from a company known as Mangan Properties, LLC, of Little Rock, for the purchase of the property immediately west of Forest Heights Middle School for the sum of $200,000. This $200,000 figure includes the Little Rock School District's realtor's fee of 9%. The property was professionally appraised in December of 2003 at $188,000. It is the intention of Mangan Properties to construct a dental office at this location that will present a single-story office building with associated parking. The building will tie-in well with the neighborhood and the adjoining buildings, and I believe that it will make an excellent neighbor to our school property and not interfere with the operations of the school. The details of the sale of the property are such that there will be a vision screen from the school looking toward this property. The Offer and Acceptance that you signed has been forwarded to Rector Phillips Morse for notification to Mangan Properties. DE:cg !\" 8 ~ iz5 en !=' !I:(\") =I 0 nz % en m--1 r-\n:c r- C: go(\")\n:c__, i\n~ ~~ mo r- C) r- m FOREST HEIGHTS PROPERTY March 24, 1983  J RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Little Rock School District of Pulaski County, Arkansas, herein called \"District,\" is the owner of the following described lands located in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas: and\nA tract of land located in the NW SW Section 31, T-2-N, R-12-W, Pulaski County, Arkansas, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point on the South right-of-way line of Evergreen Drive, (formerly \"K\" Street), 30 ft. South of the centerline and 70 ft. East of the West line of said Section 31\nthence S 8g(ll6'10\"E along said South right-of-way line 275.0 ft. to a point\nthence South along a line, parallel with said West line of said Section 31, 450.06 ft. to a point\nthence NS916'10\"W and parallel with the South rightof- way line of Evergreen Drive, 295.0 ft. to a point on the East right-of-way line of North University Avenue, said point being 50 ft. East of the West line of said Section 31\nthence North along said East right-of-way line and 50 ft. East of and parallel with the West line of said Section 31, 230 ft. to a point\nthence East and continuing along said East rightof- way line, 5.0 ft. to a point\nthence North and continuing along said East right-of-way line, 55.0 ft. East and parallel with the West line of said Section 31, 205.0 ft. to a point\nthence Northeasterly along the arc of a 14.81 ft. (Deed 15.0 ft.) radius curve to the right, having a chord bearing and distance of N4521 '55\"E, 21.08 ft. to the point of beginning containing 131,609 sq. ft. or 3.0213 Acres more or less. WHEREAS, said lands are hereby found to be surpl~s to the needs of the District, and are accordingly no longer needed for school purposes and should be abandoned and sold\nand WHEREAS, in order to convey merchantable title to said lands free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, it is necessary to secure releases of said lands from the liens of several mortgages or deeds of ti-ust securing bonds issued by the District, and it will be necessary in order to secure such releases that the District place the proceeds of the sale in the Building Fund of the District to be used exclusively for either repairs or new construction of buildings and other facilities for school purposes . of the District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District of Pulaski County, Arkansas: l. That the administration take the necessary measures to offer for sale the above described surplus lands which are no longer needed for school purposes. 2. That no offer be accepted except by resolution of this Board convened in a legal meeting. 3. That the proceeds, if any, from the sale of said lands be placed in the Building Fund of the District and will be used exclusively for either repairs or new construction of buildings and other facilities for school purposes. 4. That a certified copy of this Resolution be delivered to the several trustees of the mortgages and deeds of trust presently encumbering the above described property, this Board requesting that upon receipt of such certified Resolution said corporate trustees forthwith release, in recordable form, the above described lands from each of the separate mortgages and deeds of trust aforesaid, as same are applicable to each corporate trustee. ADOPTED: March 24, 1983 STATE OF ARKANSAS) ) ss COUNTY OF PULASKI) Subscribed and sworn to before me My Commission Expires 7/1/83 this 24th day of March, 1983. . c\n?:t,,na, )t' ~,,,., ,~ J Notary Pu ic - 8 z ~ lz5 Cl) :.n., z ~ 0 ,\n,Cl) ~n Individual Approach to a World of Knowledge\" TO: Board of Education THROUGH: Dr. Morris L. Holmes I Superintendent of Schools FROM: SUBJECT: ease: Miles Memorial Church Title/Subject: Short Summary: Objectives: Expected Outcomes: Population/Location: Budget Amount/Source of Budget: Manager: Duration: Long Range/Continuation: Other Agencies Involved: Expectations of the District: Needed Staff: Comments: Recommendations: Attachment: Copy of proposed lease Request for leasing action. The Miles Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church has requested to lease the parkin~ lot at the Procurement Office, 1800 East 61 St. Not applicable Not applicable Office/Procurement Office, 1800 East 6th St. Not applicable Doug Eaton, Director of Facility Services One year beginning March 2004 and ending February 2005 Not applicable Miles Memorial CME Church Not applicable Not applicable The Miles Memorial CME Church, recently constructed across from Procurement, has requested the use of our parking lot during non-working hours to support their functions until their parking lot can be constructed. Their parking lot is expected to be completed within one year. It is recommended that this leasing action be approved. The Little Rock School District has entered into similar leases to support nonprofit organizations in our community. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.k12.ar.us 501-324-2000  fax: 501-324-2032 8 ! lz5 Cl) !=' :l:n =l 0 nz :Z:CII mr --\n\u0026lt;o r c: gon\no .... i5\n~~ fgo rr mC\u0026gt; LEASE AGREEMENT Lease made this ____ day of __________ _ , by and between Little Rock School District, as Lessor, and Miles Memorial CME Church of Little Rock, Arkansas, as Lessee. WINESSETH Lessor hereby leases to Lessee the entire premises described as follows : SEE EXHIBIT A A TT ACHED HERETO, m the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, for the term of one year beginning on ______________ , at yearly rental of twelve dollars ($12.00) payable in equal monthly installments, or a lump sum, at the office of the Lessor. This lease may be extended from year to year on the same terms and conditions by express agreement of the Lessor and the Lessee. CONDITIONS, COVENANTS, AND OTHER PROVISIONS I. In the event that the said premises shall be or become unsafe for the continuation of the Lessee's use thereof, or if Lessee be prevented by any present or future law or ordinance and/or by the authorities having jurisdiction in the premises from continuing use of said premises, this lease shall terminate at the option of the Lessee on sixty (60) days' notice, in writing, to the Lessor by registered mail addressed to the Lessor at the place of address listed herein or such other address as the Lessor may hereafter in writing specify\nand the Lessor agrees, thereupon, to return to the Lessee any rent paid in advance for the unexpired term. II. Lessor represents and warrants to be the owner of the premises described above and to have the authority to make this lease. III. Lessor reserves the right to terminate this lease by giving thirty (30) days' notice in writing by registered mail to Lessee. IV. The Lessee shall take good care of the leased premises and be responsible for any repairs necessitated by any act or negligence of the Lessee or the agents, employees, or visitors of the Lessee. V. The Lessee shall not do, or permit to be done, anything in or about the leased premises that interferes with the rights of other tenants of the Lessor or that conflicts with State or Municipal law or regulations of the Fire Department or Board of Health that creates a nuisance or that is dangerous to persons or property. VI. The Lessee shall not do, or permit to be done, anything in or about the leased premises that increases the fire hazard or that causes the premises to become uninsurable or results in increased rates for fire or extended insurance coverage. VII. The Lessee shall be allowed to make alterations or improvements to the leased premises with the prior written consent of Lessor. Such alternations shall be at the expense of the Lessee, subject to the other provisions of this lease, and shall become a part of the premises. The Lessor shall have the right to retain the premises as improved at the termination of said lease. VIII. Upon termination of this lease, the Lessee shall surrender possession of the leased premises to the Lessor in a condition as good as it was when the Lessee took possession, ordinary wear and tear, damage by fire, casualty, and the elements excepted. IX. This lease shall not be assigned or any part of the leased premises sublet to any agency, organization, entity or individual without prior written approval of the Lessor. Lessor retains the right to review the specific sublet documents, including terms, conditions, and financial agreements, before granting approval to sublet any or all of the premises covered under this lease. X. The Lessee shall hold the Lessor harmless from liability against all damages or injury to persons or property arising during the term of this lease and caused by any act or negligence of the Lessee or the agents, employees, or visitors of the Lessee. XI. No sign, picture, advertisement, or notice shall be affixed to any part of the leased premises except as approved by the Lessor\nand the Lessor may remove the same, if objectionable, with written notice to the Lessee and the removal to be at the Lessee's expense. Upon termination of this lease, the Lessee shall remove any such sign, picture, advertisement, or notice affixed to the leased premises and restore the place it occupied to the condition existing at the time of commencement of this lease. XII. This lease shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. It shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arkansas and is severable for interpretation purposes. 2 !\" 8 z s z U\u0026gt; XIII. The Lessor reserves the right to have first preference for the use of the leased premises. The Lessor and Lessee will work together to avoid conflicts in the use of the leased premises. The leased premises will be used by the Lessee for Sunday services only. Permission for uses of the leased premises by the Lessee at times other than as specified in this paragraph will be requested from the Lessor prior to their use. XIV. By entering into this agreement, the Lessor does not obligate itself, in any way, to meet any financial or contractual obligations by the Lessee in securing necessary permits for enhancement or modifications to the Lessee's property nor is the Lessor obligated to modify the leased premises to meet any conditions as expressed in any permits secured by the Lessee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this lease on the day and year first above mentioned. LESSOR: LESSEE: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 By: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Miles Memorial CME Church By: Title: 3 Exhibit \"A\" The leased premises are described as the west parking lot bordering Bender Street at the Little Rock School District's Procurement and Materials Management Supply Center at1800 East 6th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. 4 8 z ~ iz5 en !=' l:o =I 0 oz :mc ..e.n, ,-,a ,... C: jloO :ID .... c:c' izo .... a, emnco: ,... C) r-m Memorandum Date: February 26, 2004 To: Little Rock School District Board of Directors From: ~arral Paradis, Director of Procurement \u0026amp; Materials Management Through: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools ~ald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Subject Request for Resolution authorizing the refinance/consolidation of the District's outstanding lease-purchase and post-dated warrant debt. Summary: The District has the following outstanding lease-purchase and post-dated warrant debt agreements in place: Company City First Bank Community Bank Community Bank Crews \u0026amp; Assoc. Stephens Inc. Yearly Due Date 10/15 1/05 1/15 1/15 1/15 Payment $70,177.36 $55,499.47 $47,054.75 $66,852.10 $65,568.10 Amount Outstanding $140,354.72 $166,498.41 $141,164.25 $267,408.40 $327,840.50 Interest Rate 5% 6.14% 6.45% 5.23% 4.5% The Procurement department issued an RFP (request for proposals) to consolidate and refinance the debt above to take advantage of current lower interest rates. Bank of America offered the best overall rate - 2.97%. Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Clark has reviewed the master lease that consolidates the above agreements and prepared the attached resolution for your approval. Objective: To streamline paperwork and take advantage of savings from current lower interest rates by consolidating/refinancing debt. Expected Outcomes: Savings to the District of Approximately $52,000. New consolidated payment will be made on January 15 of each year. NO time extension was made to the term of original debt other than to coordinate this date. g ~ z \"' Board of Directors February 26, 2004 Page 2 Population/Location: IA Budget Amount/Source of Budget: Transportation Department - All of these funds were used to purchase school buses. The annual payments are being made from the LRSD Transportation Department budget. Manager: Darral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management Duration: Last payment will be January 15, 2009. Long Range: NIA Other Agencies Involved: LRSD Transportation Department Expectations of District: NIA Needed Staff: NIA Comments: None Recommendation We request the Board of Education approve the resolution for the refinance/consolidation of the district's outstanding lease-purchase and post-dated warrant debt as detailed above. 2 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Little Rock School District (the \"District\") desires to consolidate/refinance various leases/existing debt related to the District's lease/purchase of various items of equipment utilized by the District in its day-to-day operations\nand WHEREAS, the District desires to accomplish the consolidation/refinance by entering into a Master Lease/Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Leasing \u0026amp; Capital, LLC. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Little Rock School District Board of Directors that Don Stewart, as Chief Financial Officer of the District, is authorized, on behalf of the District, to enter into, execute, and deliver that certain Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement (the \"Agreement\") with Banc of America Leasing \u0026amp; Capital, LLC, related to the District's lease and/or acquisition of certain equipment utilized by the District in its day-to-day operations (the general form of which Agreement is attached to the Resolution). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands as the Little Rock School District Board of Directors on this ___ day of February, 2004. !\" 8 ! cz5 en Date: To: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT February 26, 2004 Little Rock School District Board of Directors Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Subject: Construction Budget Revision- Mitchell and Rightsell Based on Facility Services and Dr. Stewarts' analysis regarding the scope of work needed at Mitchell and Rightsell, the recommendation is that the Board approve sufficient funds, making up the budget shortfalls in the amonts of $1.54 million for Mitchell and $1 .78 million for Rightsell. The Board received a report at the last board agenda meeting that sufficient funds are available in the Bond Funds. /dge cc: Dr. Don Stewart Chief Financial Officer 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 447-1002 !\" 8 ! iz5 en Attachment: Related Information: - For the 2004-05 school year the projected enrollments from Student Assignment are: Mitchell: 228 Rightsell: 243 - For the beginning of the 2004-05 school year, the plan is to locate the Mitchell student body at the Badgett Elementary School site. - Mr. Eaton has speculated that Mitchell could be available for occupancy by the end of the Winter Holiday season, 2004. '.54.n Individual Approach to a World if Knowledge\" DATE: February 26, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent ~M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer PREPARED B~uglas C. Eaton, Director, Facility Services SUBJECT: Construction Budget Revision - Mitchell and Rightsell Attached are Executive Summaries and Scopes of Work for the Mitchell and Rightsell Renovation Projects. The purpose of these documents is to assist the Board in determining if the District will proceed with these projects. As noted in the Executive Summaries, the budget shortfall for the Mitchell project is $1.54 million and for Rightsell the shortfall is $1.78 million. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.k12.ar.us 501-324-2000  fax: 501-324-2032 '\" i cz5 (II Mitchell Elementary School Executive Summary I. Purpose: The purpose of this summary is to provide information regarding a decision as to whether sufficient funding will be made available to repair Mitchell Elementary School. II. Problem: The problem before us is to decide whether Mitchell Elementary School should receive sufficient funding in order to enhance its overall appearance and structural integrity to the point where it can continue as an elementary school. ill. Facts bearing on the problem:  Age and Condition: Mitchell Elementary School is essentially a wood-frame building with a brick structural veneer and a plaster interior. It has wooden floors that have been overlaid with another layer of tile, and in many areas with carpeting. The building does not meet the current codes\nyet, in many areas, it is not deficient. It was designed for an operating capacity of 258 students plus academic and support staff. It sits on a lot of less than three acres in size and has a small parking lot and play area. It was expanded in the 1980s with the addition of three extra classrooms. Projects were completed in the 1970s and 80s that added air conditioning, upgraded code-deficient areas, such as plumbing and electric, and most recently has had energy-efficient lighting installed. The Building is structurally sound, yet it is beginning to show deterioration in a number of areas. In 1995 surveys were done for all buildings in the Little Rock School District. Needed renovations and repairs included substantial replacements of every building system, which when completed would still render the building inadequate for an elementary school of the 1990s. Beginning in 1998 the Little Rock School District began an initiative to re-summarize the needs of its facilities. The needs, at that time, totaled $950,000 and centered around environmental needs, structural needs, technology and electrical upgrades, ADA compliance, restroom renovations, and changes to the administrative and academic space. Specifically\nroof and structural repairs, waterproofing the facility, mold remediation,\" interior and exterior renovations of classrooms and administrative space, landscaping, bringing the building within ADA compliance, adding a classroom, and adding a heating-ventilation fresh-air return system, and making electrical upgrades to support all the aforementioned, plus technology that is required in our facilities.  Financial Considerations: The Little Rock School District has allocated $950,000 for any and all work to be accomplished at Mitchell Elementary School. As may be seen by the attached enclosure, this is not a sufficient level of funding due to all the work that is necessary to bring this facility inline so that a reasonable life can be expected for this capital investment. The funding shortfall is estimated at $1.54 million dollars.  Attendance Considerations: At this point in time it is anticipated that Mitchell could be impacted by the districts new attendance zone plan. Students presently attending Mitchell will be given the opportunity of choice which will allow them to attend schools in their attendance zone. A decrease in student population at this school would warrant an examinatjon of the per pupil cost for facility rehabilitation. IV. Courses of Action:  Re-examining the role of Mitchell Elementary school as an educational facility in LRSD: The possible decrease of student population coupled with the cost of repairs warrants a look at whether investing in Mitchell Elementary school is cost effective.  Reduce the scope of work to minimum essential: Decreasing the scope of work to accomplish minimum essential necessary to maintain the facility. This is predicated on a reduced occupancy.  Redefine the scope of work for non school facility: Should the facility cease to remain as a school, a reduced scope of work could be accomplished to maintain the facility and convert it to another LRSD purpose.  Do not accomplish the repairs: This course of action is only an option if LRSD decides not to retain the facility. And then, some expense will be incurred to preserve the facility for either retention or disposal. !\" 8 ! \u0026lt;z'5 en Scope of Work Mitchell Elementary School Mitchell Elementary School: a. Roof and Gutter replacement An examination needs to be made of the surface of all roofs of Mitchell Elementary School and the substructure of the roof along with the gutters and downspouts to determine extent of repairs necessary to ensure a safe and dry facility. Including within this should be an examination of the re-insulation of the attic space. b. Heating-Ventilation Unit Replacement It has been determined that the units in the building, installed in the late 1970s, have far outlived their usefulness. We desire that the scope of work include replacement of the air-handling units. We wish to retain much of the original system outside the building as well as the heating system and boiler inside the building. It is simply the air-handling units that we would like exchanged. c. A Fresh-Air System We would like an investigation and a scope of work to be done to provide a fresh-air system to all occupied space in the facility that will meet current ASHRE standards. It is our desire that this freshair system run independently of any heating or air-conditioning system. d. An Electrical Upgrade to Support Technology and any added Airconditioning or Fresh-air Systems The electrical upgrade to support technology will require us to delineate outlets in each classroom, but an estimated number of five to six per classroom will be needed. e. Interior Water Damage Those portions of the building that have been damaged due to infiltration of water from the exterior surface or from leaky pipes need to be repaired in the most efficient manner. g. Excessive Wear Due to Age Those areas of the building that have shown excessive wear or damage due to age and have caused plumbing leaks will be repaired as economically as possible. h. Administrative Renovation: It is our desire to modify the main lobby area to expand the administrative complex to provide for a new office for the principal and secretary. 1. ADA: We would like to try to adapt Mitchell Elementary School with a lift-system that allows students to get between the first and second floor. J. Waterproofing: We would like, upon the completion of all work at Mitchell Elementary School, for a waterproof coating to be applied to the exterior brick surface. k. Landscaping: We would like the rip-rap favade around the two sides of the school where it is presently located filled in with concrete to provide a permanent surface from the sidewalk up to the ground level of the school, eliminating all grass and growth in this area. 1. We would like the asphalt behind Mitchell Elementary School removed at the upper level and replaced with sod. m. Classroom addition: We would like a one-classroom addition ranging in size from 750 to 800 square feet. This would be a standard classroom with no water or restroom facilities. It would have cabinetry on one wall, at least a 12-foot-long chalkboard with 4-foot bulletin-board extensions on each end. There would be a coat rack, carpeted flooring, and wiring connected to the building's existing intercom and data systems. 2 !\" Rightsell Elementary School Executive Summary I. Purpose: The purpose of this summary is to provide information regarding a decision as to whether sufficient funding will be made available to repair Rightsell Elementary School. II. Problem: The problem before us is to decide whether Rightsell Elementary School should receive sufficient funding in order to enhance its overall appearance and structural integrity to the point where it can continue as an elementary school. ill. Facts bearing on the problem:  Age and Condition: Rightsell Elementary School is essentially a wood-frame building with a brick structural veneer and a plaster interior. It has wooden floors that have been overlaid with another layer of tile, and in many areas with carpeting. The building does not meet the current codes\nyet, in many areas, it is not deficient. It was designed for an operating capacity of 258 students plus academic and support staff. It sits on a lot of less than three acres in size and has a small parking lot and play area. It was expanded in the 1990s with the addition of one extra classroom. Projects were completed in the 1970s and 80s that added air conditioning, upgraded code-deficient areas, such as plumbing and electric, and most recently has had energy-efficient lighting installed. The Building is structurally sound, yet it is beginning to show deterioration in a number of areas. In 1995 surveys were done for all buildings in the Little Rock School District. Needed renovations and repairs included substantial replacements of every building system, which when completed would still render the building inadequate for an elementary school of the 1990s. Beginning in 1998 the Little Rock School District began an initiative to re-summarize the needs of its facilities. The needs, at that time, totaled $800,000 and centered around environmental needs, structural needs, technology and electrical upgrades, ADA compliance, restroom renovations, and changes to the administrative and academic space. Specifically\nroof and structural repairs, waterproofing the facility, mold remediation, landscaping, bringing the building within ADA compliance, adding a classroom, and adding a heating-ventilation fresh-air return system, and making electrical upgrades to support all the aforementio'ned, plus technology that is required in our facilities.  Financial Considerations: The Little Rock School District has allocated $800,000 for any and all work to be accomplished at Rightsell Elementary School. As may be seen by the attached enclosure, this is-not a sufficient level of funding due to all the work that is necessary to bring this facility inline so that a reasonable life can be expected for this capital investment. The funding shortfall is estimated at $1.78 million dollars.  Attendance Considerations: As of this writing is anticipated that Rightsell could be impacted by the districts new attendance zone plan. Students presently attending Rightsell will be given the opportunity of choice, which will allow them to attend schools in their attendance zone. A decrease in student population at this school would warrant an examination of the per pupil cost for facility rehabilitation IV. Courses of Action:  Re-examining the role of Rightsell Elementary school as an educational facility in LRSD: The possible decrease of student population coupled with the cost of repairs warrants a look at whether investing in Rightsell Elementary school is cost effective.  Reduce the scope of work to minimum essential: Decreasing the scope of work to accomplish minimum essential necessary to maintain the facility. This is predicated on a reduced occupancy.  Redefine the scope of work for non school facility: Should the facility cease to remain as a school, a reduced scope of work could be accomplished to maintain the facility and convert it to another LRSD purpose.  Do not accomplish the repairs: This course of action is only an option if LRSD decides not to retain the facility. And then, some expense will be incurred to preserve the facility for either retention or disposal. 8 ~ a z UI School: Scope of Work Rightsell Elementary School Rightsell Elementary School: a. The Fresh-Air Unit The fresh-air unit will be as specified on Mitchell, above. b. Electrical Upgrade The electrical upgrade will be as specified on Mitchell, above. c. Remediation ofHV AC Closets In this particular case, it was determined that the heatingventilation closets are going to have to be completely gutted and all fungi remediated to ensure a safe atmosphere. This, of course, will include the replacement of these units, in kind. d. HV AC Unit Replacement HV AC unit replacement will be as specified on Mitchell, above. It is our intent to save as much of the main system that provides heat to the building as possible and concentrate on the replacement of the air-handling units installed in the building in the late 1970s. e. Resealing of the Basement Walls I would like consideration given to excavating the entire building down to the footers to expose all basement walls and have these walls resealed to prevent water-infiltration. f. Interior Drainage Determine the extent of the interior drainage to determine whether the interior storm-water drainage-system can be abandoned and included within the design of \"g\" stated below. g. Determine the scope and cost for a gutter and downspout system to divert water from internal drains to an exterior drain system. 3 Included within this should be the necessary gutters and downspouts and the ceiling of the roof. Consideration should also be given to an analysis and replacement of the flat-roof portion of the school. h. Interior Repairs Those portions of the building that have been damaged because of water penetration shall be repaired in the most economical manner. 1. ADA: We would like a lift-system installed to enable students with disabilities to transverse the first and second floors. J. Classroom Addition: We would like one 750 to 800 square-foot classroom, with no water or restroom facilities, added to the facility. It would have built-in shelving or cabinetry on one side, black or dry-erase boards on one end, carpeted flooring, energy-efficient lighting, coat rack and shelves on one wall, and would be connected to the District's data and intercom system. k. Asbestos removal: To be removed commensurate with renovation work needed. Board report.doc 4 !\" 8 z ~ lz5 C/) LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 SHERMAN STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202 TO: Board of Directors FROM: Junious Babbs SUBJECT: Mitchell and Rightsell Five (5) Year Projections DATE: February 12, 2004 OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Junious C. Babbs, Associate Superintendent Phone: (501) 447-2955 E-Mail: junious.babbs@lrsd.org In response to the request for Mitchell and Rightsell Elementary School five (5) year projections, the following information is being provided: Mitchell and Rightsell Elementary Five Year Plan This document is a projection of student numbers for two (2) Little Rock School District elementary schools over the period 2003-04 through 2008-09. Projections are based on a set of assumptions and conditions as they exist in February 2004. Assumptions and Conditions Projections completed for the schools were compiled by \"rolling up\" students currently- attending an elementary school and identifying future students using the average number of kindergarten students who have registered in each attendance zone for the school over the past four ( 4) years. In a case where the demographic in a school zone has changed due to unusual growth or other factors, an adjustment to the average figure would be used for the projection. The numbers for the \"roll up\" students assume an equal mobility rate across the district. As some students in the schools leave a school due to address changes, others will enter at a fairly equal rate. School projections include P4 classes in existence as of February 2004. Growth Assumptions about growth do not include a forecast of substantial numbers of students who do not currently attend LRSD returning to district schools. While that is a desirable condition, there is no data on which to base a projection regarding that occurrence. There are some schools where the projection based on the four-year average of kindergarten enrollment appears to be inconsistent with the recent history of enrollment growth in the school. In this case the projection was adjusted downward due to conditions in the particular school zone. Examples of schools where reductions occurred include both Mitchell and Rightsell, where students from outside the school attendance zone are now allowed to return to their attendance zone school. An additional variable not yet available (i.e. NCLB school choice opportunity) to enter or exit will be determined during a designated period of the school year. It will be important to note that P4 numbers may increase pending recent legislative action. School Enrollment Numbers Over the Past Five (5) Years School 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 Average Mitchell 247 278 298 284 255 272 Ri!!htsell 269 264 268 298 292 278 !\" 8 ~ z Cl) :n ~ z \u0026gt;z ,0. ,Cl) PROJECTION WORKSHEET SCHOOL: Rightsell Elementary School Capacity: 296 GRADE 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 K 40 33 33 33 33 33 1 47 40 33 33 33 33 2 43 47 40 33 33 33 3 33 43 47 40 33 33 4 46 33 43 47 40 33 5 47 46 33 43 47 40 P4 36 36 36 36 36 36 TOTAL 292 278 265 265 255 241 Attending -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 Choice Schools Return to -25 -20 -12 -8 -6 Attendance Zone TOTAL 292 243 235 243 237 225 PROJECTION WORKSHEET SCHOOL: Mitchell Elementary School Capacity: 283 GRADE 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 K 40 36 36 36 36 36 1 41 40 36 36 36 36 2 34 41 40 36 36 36 3 39 34 41 40 36 36 4 44 39 34 41 40 36 5 39 44 39 34 41 40 P4 18 18 18 18 18 18 TOTAL 255 252 244 241 243 238 Attending -11 -10 -8 -7 -6 Choice Schools Return to -13 -13 -13 -13 -13 Attendance Zone TOTAL 255 228 221 220 223 219 2008 and Beyond Revisited stipulation magnet agreements (2008) among the State of Arkansas and the three (3) participating school districts (Little Rock School District, North Little Rock School District, and Pulaski County Special School District) will have significant impact. Pending results may display variation in student enrollment numbers in each LRSD school. cc: Dr. Morris Holmes LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 DATE: February 26, 2004 TO: Board of Education FROM: ~al Pru-adis, Director of Procurement and Materials Mgmt. THROUGH: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Donations of Property Attached are requests to donate property to the Little Rock School District as follows: Schoo 1/DeQartment Item Donor Bale Elementary School One (1) Sylvania VCR/ Mr. Brian Minchew, DVD player, valued at parent of Bale student $100.00, and 9 Magna Doodle Deluxe Boards, valued at $15.00 each, to the special education self-contained classroom Central High School $300.00 cash to the Mr. Rush Harding, III Lady Panther basketball team Central High School $500.00 cash to the Mr. Ronald Crawford Lady Panther basketball team J.A. Fair Magnet Four ( 4) sections Mr. Woody Rigdon of High School of 6' concrete pipe, Hanson Pipe \u0026amp; Products, Inc. valued at $200.00, for use in outdoor classroom J.A. Fair Magnet Delivery services, Mr. Gary Gaul of High School . valued at $150.00, DUIT Construction Company of four (4) sections of concrete pipe for use in outdoor classroom ~ :i  :! 2 Gi ~ ?' \u0026gt; ~ c\n1: Irr :! Board of Education February 26, 2004 Page 2 School/Department J.A. Fair Magnet High School Martin Luther King, Jr. Interdistrict Magnet Elementary School Martin Luther King, Jr. lnterdistrict Magnet Elementary School Metropolitan Career and Technical Center Pulaski Heights Middle School Woodruff Elementary School 200 tons of rock fines, valued at $500.00, to be used on outdoor trails and greenhouse floor Mr. Haskell Dickinson of Granite Mountain Quarries A Hewlett-Packard copier, M.L. King PT A valued at $130.00, to the Health Services Department . at King $1,500.00 cash to be used Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Duane Jackson for student incentives and and Ms. Genevieve Jackson classroom \u0026amp; instructional materials for Pre-Kand kindergarten curriculum. Funds are to be distributed as follows:  to Ms. Julia Lloyd's class and  to Ms. Shacuna Jones' class. Paints, primers, sealers, reducers, thinners, fillers, tools, tapes, sand paper, polish pad, etc., valued at $21,675.30, to the Paint \u0026amp; Body Program $10,000.00 cash to the instructional program at Pulaski Heights to be allocated as follows: $4,000.00 for the library (1/2 for upper level AR books)\n$1,000.00 each for 7th grade English books, gth grade English books, gth grade science classes, Foreign Language Dept., \u0026amp; the Special Ed Dept. $500.00 each for Math Counts and the Quiz Bowl. Mr. Perry Gravitt, President Hackman Paint \u0026amp; Supply Co., Inc. Winthrop \u0026amp; Lisenne Rockefeller School supplies and uniforms valued at $350.00 Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. Board of Education February 26, 2004 Page 3 School/Department LRSD Athletic Dept. Mahlon Martin Professional Library 124 metal gym lockers, valued at $11,560.00, installed at Forest Heights Middle School \u0026amp; 14 large mirrors, valued at $3,500.00, to be placed in the weight room at Quigley Stadium Educational books valued at $3,500.00 Donor Mr. David Ensminger Arkansas Democrat-Gazette It is recommended that these donation requests be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board. BALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement and Materials Manage From/I\u0026lt; Barbara Anderson, Principal of Bale Elementary School Date: January 15, 2004 Subject: Donation Mr. Brian Minchew, a parent of a student at Bale, wishes to donate a Sylvani1 VCR/DVD player valued at $100.00 to the special education self-contained classroom at Bale. Along with this, 9 Magna Doodle Deluxe Boards, one for each child, will be donated. They are valued at $15.00 each. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the pol\\ of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District. LittCe 'Rock Centra( J-fif3li Sclioo( 1500 Soutfi Park Street Litt{e 'Rock, .'Arkansas 72202 Pfione 501-447-1400 ]\"ax 501-447-1401 DATE: 1/9/2004 TO: DARRAL PARADIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT FROM: NANCY ROUSSEAU, PRINCIPAL crf!_,~ SUBJECT: DONATION Rush Harding, III, of 4 Valley Creek View, Little Rock, AR 72223, very graciously donated $300 to our Lady Panther basketball team. It is my recommendation that this donation be accepted in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. RECEIVED Jfo.N r. c ittCe 'Rock Centra{ J-fffJli Sclioo{ 1500 Soutli Park Street Litt[e 'Rock, .Jlrkansas 72202 Phone 501-447-1400 ]'ax 501-447-1401 DATE: 1/9/2004 TO: DARRAL PARADIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT FROM: NANCY ROUSSEAU, PRINCIPAL ~ SUBJECT: DONATION Ronald Crawford graciously donated $500 to our Lady Panther basketball team. Mr. Crawford's address 1s as follows: P. 0. Box 13688 Maumelle, AR 72113. It is my recommendation that this donation be accepted in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. TO: FROM: DATE: RE: J. A. FAIR MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 13420 David 0. Dodd Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Phone: 501-447-1700 Fax: 501-447-1701 Environmental Science * Information Science \u0026amp; Systems Engineering * Medical Science Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement Ci~\\ C~dra Norman, Principal January 6, 2004 Donation to J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School Mr. Woody Rigdon, Hanson Pipe and Products, Incorporated, 1300 Bond Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, has generously donated four sections of six foot concrete pipe with a value of $200.00 for use in the J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School outdoor classroom. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Thank you for your consideration. RECEIVED A School of the Little Rock School District TO: FROM: DATE: RE: J. A. FAIR MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 13420 David 0. Dodd Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Phone: 501-447-1700 Fax: 501-447-1701 Environmental Science  Information Science \u0026amp; Systems Engineering  Medical Science Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement (l\n\\L Cassandra Norman, Principal January 6, 2004 Donation to J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School Mr. Gary Gaul, DUIT Construction Company, 16915 High 1-30, Benton, AR, 72015, has generously provided delivery of four sections of concrete pipe for use in the J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School outdoor classroom. Delivery services for this pipe have value of $150.00. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Thank you for your consideration. A School of the Little Rock School District TO: FROM: DATE: J. A. FAIR MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 13420 David 0. Dodd Road Little Rock, AR 72210 Phone: 501-447-1700 Fax: 501-447-1701 Environmental Science * Information Science \u0026amp; Systems Engineering * Medical Science Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement t~sandra Norman, Principal January 6, 2004 RE: Donation to J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School Mr. Haskell Dickinson, Granite Mountain Quarries, has generously donated 200 tons of rock fines with a value of$500.00 to be used on the outdoor trails and the greenhouse floor of J. A. Fair Systems Magnet High School. It is recommended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. Thank you for your consideration. A School of the Little Rock School District MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL To: Darral Paradise, Director of Procurement bi'~, From: Tyrone Harris, Principal Date: January 5, 2004 Re: Donation The M.L.King PTA, 905 M. L. King Jr. Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202 has generously donated a Hewlett Packard copier for the Health Services Department at King valued at $130.00 It is recommended that this donation request be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District. I I 1 t .. ' . i 905 Martin Luther King , Jr. Drive  Phone (501) 447-5100  Fax (501) 447-5101  Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INTERDISTRICT MAGNET SCHOOL To: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement From: TJi Harris, Principal Date: January 5, 2004 Re: Monetary Donation Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Duane and Genevieve Jackson of 16801 Davis Cup Lane in Little Rock, AR 72209 have made a generous donation of $1500.00 to split between Julia Lloyd and Shacuna Jones. It is Mrs. Jackson's wish that the donation be used to purchase student incentives, classroom and instructional materials to support the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten curriculum. It is recommended that this donation request be approved in accordance with the policies of the Board of Education of the Little Rock School District. Thank You 905 Martin Luther King , Jr. Drive  Phone (501) 447-5100  Fax (501) 447-5101  Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement Michael Peterso~rincipal Donation January 7, 2004 Please accept this generous donation given to Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. Mr. Perry Gravitt, President of Hackman Paint and Supply Co., Inc. of Little Rock, AR, has given Metropolitan's Paint and Body Program $21 ,675.30 worth of paints, primers, sealers, reducers, thinners, fillers, tools, tapes, sand paper, polish pad, etc. These materials will be used for training our students. We recommend that this generous donation be accepted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Little Rock School District. cc: Dr. Marion Lacey, Associate Superintendent Metropolitan Career-Technical Center 7701 Scott Hamilton Drive  Little Rock, Arkansas 72209  (501) 447-1200  Fax (501) 447-1201 PULASKI HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL \"r/)tt,.wi119 r/)anllte, r/)Pide\" Date: January 6, 2004 To: From: Darr~aradis, Director of Procurement 1,W Dr. aniel Whitehorn, PHMS Principal Subject: Donation Winthrop and Lisenne Rockefeller of 3518 Hill Rd. Little Rock, AR 72205, have very graciously donated $10,000.00 to the instructional program of Pulaski Heights Middle School. They have requested that the money be allocated in the following manner: $1,000.00 for 8th grade English books, $1,000.00 for 7th grade English books, $1,000.00 for the Foreign Language Department, $4,000.00 for our library (one-half of this amount is to be spent on upper level AR books), $1,000.00 for the Special Education Department, $1,000.00 for 8th grade science classes, $500.00 for Math Counts, and $500.00 for Quiz Bowl. It is recommended that this very generous donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the Little Rock School District. ~  ~~ :' ::y~ i ~\n401 North Pine Street  Phone (501) 447-3200  Fax (501) 447-3201  L.ittle Rock , Arkansas 72205 To: Mr. Darral Paradis, Director of Procurement From: Janice M. Wilson, Principal Date: January 15, 2004 Re: Donations Dassault Falcon Jet Corp, P.O. Box 967, Little Rock, AR 72203, has generously donated school supplies and uniforms valued at $350.00 to Woodruff Elementary School. We sincerely appreciate this donation on behalf of the children of Woodruff. School counselor, Shirley Davi~, distributed the school supplies and uniforms to children who needed assistance. We recommend that this donation be accepted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Little Rock School District. RECEIVED LRSD ATHLETICS Fax:501-324-2119 Jan 4 2003 13:58 P.02 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Iii . ATHLETIC DIRECTOR-SECONDARY SCHOOLS II\\ January 5, 2004 To: . Darral Paradis, Director LRSD Procurement Department From: n I.JJ Johnny Johnson, CAA r ~7 Athletic Director LRSD Subject: Lockers and Mirrors Donation David Ensminger recently donated 124 metal gym lockers valued at $11,560 to the Little Rock School District which were installed at Forest Heights Middle School. Mr. Ensminger also donated 14 large mirrors valued at $3, 500 which will be placed in the weight room at Quigley Stadium. It is reconunended that this donation be approved in accordance with the policies of the LRSD. 3615 West 25th Street*Little Rock, AR 72204*(501)447-2060 To: From: Subject: '.\n4n Individual Approach to a World efKnowledge\" Darral Paradis, Director, Procurement and Materials Management tf]lkJQrion E. Woods, Coordinator of Professional Development Donation of Books for the Mahlon Martin Professional Library Arkansas Democrat-Gazette donated educational books to the Mahlon Martin Professional Library. The value of the donation is $3,500.00. The contact information is as follows: Cynthia Howell Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 121 E. Capitol Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 It is recommended that this donation be accepted in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Little Rock School District. 810 W Markham  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  www.lrsd.kl2.ar.us Little Rock School District Financial Services 810 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: (501) 447-1086 Fax: (501) 447-1158 DATE: February 26, 2004 TO: Little Rock School District Board of Directors THROUGH: Donald M. Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent PREPARED BY,Mark D. Milhollen, Manager, Financial Services  Subject  Summary  Objectives  Expected Outcomes Population/Location  Budget Amount/Source  Manager  Duration Financial Reports District funds are reported for the period ending January 31, 2004. To report the District's financial status monthly to the Board of Directors. The Board members will be informed of the District's current financial conditi9n. NIA NIA Mark Milhollen, Manager of Financial Services NIA  Long Range/Continuation Financial reports will be submitted monthly to the Board.  Other Agencies Involved None  Expectations of District NIA  Needed Staff NIA  Comments None  Recommendation Approval of the January 2004 financial reports. We recommend that the Board approve the financial reports as submitted. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, ~PENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003 AND 2004 APPROVED RECEIPTS % APPROVED RECEIPTS % 2002/03 01/31 /03 COLLECTED 2003/04 01/31 /04 COLLECTED REVENUE-LOCAL SOURCES CURRENT TAXES 58,550,000 57,147,781 97.61% 57,547,800 55,681 ,497 96.76% DELINQUENT TAXES 8,000,000 7,923,699 99.05% 10,100,000 9,516,878 94.23% 40% PULLBACK 29,400,000 29,600,000 EXCESS TREASURER'S FEE 187,000 205,072 109.66% 210,000 DEPOSITORY INTEREST 385,000 174,515 45.33% 180,000 REVENUE IN LIEU OF TAXES 135,000 337,232 249.80% 150,000 206,062 137.37% MISCELLANEOUS AND RENTS 340,000 223,326 65.68% 380,000 231,195 60.84% INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 275,000 90,653 32.96% 200,000 77,339 38.67% ATHLETIC RECEIPTS 160,000 156,386 97.74% 240,000 166,872 69.53% TOTAL 97,432,000 66,258,663 68.01% 98,607,800 65,879,843 66.81% REVENUE - COUNTY SOURCES COUNTY GENERAL 24,000 17,215 71 .73% 21 ,000 11 ,594 55.21% TOTAL 24,000 17,215 71.73% 21,000 11,594 55.21% REVENUE- STATE SOURCES EQUALIZATION FUNDING 54,867,630 30,219,479 55.08% 53,226,139 29,447,876 55.33% REIMBURSEMENT STRS/HEAL TH 7,590,000 3,891 ,937 51 .28% 8,300,000 3,373,820 40.65% VOCATIONAL 1,340,000 644,552 48.10% 1,400,000 621 ,053 44.36% HANDICAPPED CHILDREN 1,700,000 346,684 20.39% 1,675,000 271 ,285 16.20% EARLY CHILDHOOD 273,358 205,407 75.14% 273,358 202,301 74.01% TRANSPORTATION 3,685,226 1,226,542 33.28% 3,875,562 1,243,841 32.09% INCENTIVE FUNDS - M TO M 3,265,000 1,396,152 42.76% 3,900,000 1,473,688 37.79% ADULT EDUCATION 1,006,014 335,976 33.40% 920,337 368,337 40.02% POVERTY INDEX FUNDS 658,607 658,607 100.00% 560,545 267,486 47.72% EARLY LITERACY LEARNING 120,000 TAP PROGRAM 285,271 285,271 100.00% 285,245 142,623 50.00% AT RISK FUNDING 650,000 57,386 8.83% 360,000 193,739 53.82% TOTAL 75,441,106 39,267,993 52.05% 74,776,187 37,606,049 50.29% REVENUE - OTHER SOURCES TRANSFER FROM CAP PROJ FUND 620,000 770,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 1,126,233 13,857 1.23% 1,350,000 141,308 10.47% TRANSFER FROM MAGNET FUND 1,664,438 554,813 33.33% 1,632,430 544,143 33.33% TOTAL 3,410,671 568,670 16.67% 3,752,430 685,451 18.27% TOTAL REVENUE OPERATING 176,307,777 106, 112,540 60.19% 177,157,418 104,182,938 58.81% REVENUE - OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 25, 152,981 7,262,743 28.87% 24,075,790 10,010,008 41 .58% DEDICATED M\u0026amp; 0 3,980,000 2,082,476 52.32% 4,000,000 2,398,316 59.96% MAGNET SCHOOLS 25,065,942 9,210,250 36.74% 24,689,351 9,322,338 37.76% TOTAL 54,198,923 18,555,469 34.24% 52,765,141 21,730,662 41.18% TOTAL REVENUE 230,506,700 124,668,008 54.08% 229,922,559 125,913,600 54.76% - LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003 AND 2004 - APPROVED EXPENDED % APPROVED EXPENDED % 2002/03 01 /31 /03 EXPENDED 2003/04 01 /31/04 EXPENDED EXPENSES -SALARIES 100,865,586 51 ,391 ,118 50.95% 100,684,982 46,716,574 46.40% BENEFITS 24,838,361 12,739,832 51 .29% 26,483,772 12,288,907 46.40% PURCHASED SERVICES 19,795,774 9,845,498 49.74% 19,719,297 9,320,130 47.26% MATERIALS \u0026amp; SUPPLIES 8,347,098 4,087,172 48.97% 8,185,459 5,169,777 63.16% CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,616,991 781 ,770 48.35% 1,575,580 630,412 40.01% OTHER OBJECTS 8,508,680 2,903,848 34.13% 8,384,567 2,968,136 35.40% DEBT SERVICE 12,217,048 12,213,572 99.97% 12,098,342 12,191 ,763 100.77% TOTAL EXPENSES OPERATING 176,189,538 93,962,810 53.33% 177,131,999 89,285,698 50.41% EXPENSES-OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS 26,148,726 7,478,349 28.60% 26,056,193 8,419,292 32.31% DEDICATED M\u0026amp; 0 3,980,000 1,723,548 43.31% 4,000,000 2,306,955 57.67% MAGNET SCHOOLS 25,065,942 11,415,683 45.54% 24,689,351 10,577,444 42.84% TOTAL 55,194,668 20,617,580 37.35% 54,745,544 21,303,691 38.91% TOTAL EXPENSES 231,384,206 114,580,390 49.52% 231,877,543 110,589,388 47.69% INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (877,506) 10,087,617 (1 ,954,984) 15,324,211 BEGINNING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET \u0026amp; OED M\u0026amp; 0 1,645,440 1,645,440 3,558,580 3,558,580 OPERATING 8,557,652 8,557,652 9,026,855 9,026,855 ENDING FUND BALANCE FEDERAL, MAGNET \u0026amp; OED M\u0026amp; 0 649,695 (416,671) 1,578,177 3,985,551 OPERATING 8,675,891 20,707,381 9,052,274 23,924,095 TOTAL 9,325,586 20,290,710 10,630,451 27,909,647 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2004 PROJECT BEG BALANCE INCOME TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES END BALANCE 07-01-03 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 2003-04 01-31-04 $6,200,000 BOND ISSUE FAIR 33,282.90 33,282.90 MCCLELLAN 77,219.02 77,219.02 CONTINGENCY 0.00 0.00 SUBTOTAL 110,501.92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 110,501.92 $136,268,560 BOND ISSUES ADMINISTRATION 32,802.37 87,000.00 62,375.74 57,426.63 NEW WORK PROJECTS 18,614,545.40 246,791.00 10,141,400.20 7,434,812.30 1,285, 123.90 SECURITY PROJECTS 42,273.97 2,650.68 39,623.29 LIGHTING PROJECTS 29,869.56 7,679.00 22,190.56 MAINTENANCE \u0026amp; REPAIR 2,768,579.81 2,108,630.36 2,265,578.88 514,549.29 2,097,082.00 RENOVATION PROJECTS 31,306,506.59 166,300.00 11,338,379.23 9,779,114.60 10,355,312.76 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 2,335,019.24 945,917.47 3,353.37 1,385,748.40 SUBTOTAL 55,129,596.94 0.00 2,608,721.36 24,763,981.20 17,731,829.56 15,242,507.54 REVENUES PROCEEDS-PROPERTY SALE 444,618.31 1,000.00 445,618.31 DUNBAR PROJECT 5,266.71 5,266.71 PROCEEDS-BOND SALES 22,074,599.23 (2,608,721.36) 19,465,877.87 PROCEEDS-QZAB SALE 1,293,820.97 1,293,820.97 INTEREST 7,288,776.89 893,210.83 8,181,987.72 SUBTOTAL 31,107,082.11 894,210.83 (2,608,721.36) 0.00 0.00 29,392,571.58 GRAND TOTAL II ~!lZ lllD llZ llll!l ~lD II\n! ~ ~!l Z\n! ~Ill ~g lZnl !l~ll li !l!lZ!lli m D!l LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ISSUE PROJECT HISTORY - THRU THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2004 -- - - PROJECT ENDING f------- ALLOCATIONS EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE EXPENSE ENCUMBERED ALLOCATION PROJECT CATEGORIES THRU 01-31-04 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 THRU 01-31-04 THRU 01-31-04 SUBTOTAL 01-31-04 - -- - - ADMINISTRATION 673,846.55 889,772.32 (485,325.77) 149,597.63 62,375.74 0.00 616,419.92 57,426.63 NEW WORK PROJECTS 35,565,851.80 443,467.00 4,589,606.29 11,671,442.11 10,141,400.20 7,434,812.30 34,280,727.90 1,285,123.90 SECURITY PROJECTS 265,814.17 113,930.47 109,609.73 2,650.68 0.00 226,190.88 39,623.29 - LIGHTING PROJECTS 4,883,405.13 2,641,482.13 1,832,392.06 379,661 .38 7,679.00 0.00 4,861,214.57 22,190.56 MAINTENANCE \u0026amp; REPAIR 13,342,240.87 ~ 791,385.63 4,218,294.40 3,455,350.67 2,265,578.88 514,549.29 11,245, 158.87 2,097,082.00 RENOVATION PROJECTS 51,655,707.04 --397,615.34 4,119,045.21 15,666,239.90 11,338,379.23- 9,779,114.60 41,300,394.28 10,355,312.76 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 11,735,611.7-8 - 575,016.53 4,325,201.40 4,500,374.61 945,917.47 3,353.37 10,349,863.38 1,385,748.40 - - - - -~-- - UNALLOCATED PROCEEDS 20,759,698.84 20,759,698.84 -- - - - - ~ TOTAL 138,882,176.18 5,852,669.42 18,708,823.32 35,822,666.30 24,763,981 .20 17,731,829.56 102,879,969.80 36,002,206.38 -- - - - - ~ - - - - - - f- - - c- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - I l,l~Ul,\u0026amp;nnl\"nW y I ~t\\Ul1.n,r.:au \"VI LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT - SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY FUND --- --- - FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31 , 2004 I Fund Purchase Maturity Institution Interest Rate Type Principal Date Date Operating 01 -30-04 TFN Bank of America 0.850% Repo 2,735,000.00 Operating 01 -15-04 03-15-04 Twin City Bank 1.350% CD 5,004,986.08 Operating 12-19-03 02-02-04 Twin City Bank 1.350% - CD 9,500,000.00 Operating 12-19-03 02-13-04 Twin City Bank 1.350% CD 5,000,000.00 Operating 12-19-03 03-01-04 Twin City Bank 1.400% CD 9,600,000.00 Total - 31 ,839,986.08 - - Food Service 01 -27-04 TFN Bank of America 0.720% Repo 810,000.00 810,000.00 - Activity Fund 01-16-04 TFN Bank of America 0.780% Repo 1,200,000.00 Total 1,200,000.00 - - Bond Account 09-08-03 03-08-04 Regions 1.094% CD 400,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 01 -16-04 07-14-04 Metropolitan 1.930% - - CD 1,000,934.31 Capital Projects Fund 01-16-04 07-16-04 Bank of the Ozarks 1.400% CD 5,231 ,393.21 Capital Projects Fund 10-15-03 02-13-04 Bank of the Ozarks 1.250% CD 5,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 01-30-04 01-31005 Bancorp South 1.850% CD 2,100,244.72 - Capital Projects Fund 11-18-03 04-15-04 Bank of the Ozarks 1.300% CD 6,000,000.00 - Capital Projects Fund 05-15-03 08-16-04 USBANK 1.420% CD 11,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 01-16-04 06-10-04 Bank of America 0.910% _ Treasury Bills 5,365,126.36 Capital Projects Fund 05-15-03 05-14-04 Bank of the Ozarks 1.360% CD 9,000,000.00 Capital Projects Fund 12-01-03 05-03-04 Bank of the Ozarks 1.250% CD 3,060,648.33 Capital Projects Fund 09-15-03 03-15-04 Bank of the Ozarks 1.430% CD 10,221 ,001 .82 Capital Projects Fund 01-26-04 TFN Bank of America 0.810% Repo 5,740,000.00 Total 64,119,348.75 Deseg Plan Scholarship 12-05-03 06-15-04 Bank of America 1.020% - Treasury Bills 668,325.28 Total - 668,325.28 Rockefeller Scholarship 01-15-04 . 06-10-04 Bank of America --- 0.910% - T reasury Bills 252,059.89 Total 252,059.89 - Risk Management Loss Fund 01 -30-04 TFN Bank of America 0.250% Repo 400,000.00 400,000.00\nThis project was supported in part by a Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives project grant from The Andrew W. 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President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL Mr. Rose called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Six members of the Board were present at roll call\nMs. Strickland arrived at 5:35 p.m. In addition, student representative Marcus Kennedy from McClellan High School, and teacher representative Julia Banks, from Wakefield Elementary School, were also present. II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOMING COMMENTS Mr. Rose welcomed the audience and asked Dr. Holmes to proceed with the presentation of recognitions and citations. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 2004 Page2 Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Superintendent's Citations Dr. Holmes introduced Yang Dai, a student at Central High School. Yang achieved a perfect score of 1600 on her SAT this year, and a perfect 36 on the ACT assessment as a sophomore. Yang was congratulated for this achievement. The College Board reports that only 900 students in the country achieve a perfect score on the SAT, and only about 1 in 8,300 students make a perfect score on the ACT. Anna Musun-Miller, a Central High School senior, was recognized for her selection as a regional winner in the annual Cum Laude Paper Competition sponsored by the Cum Laude Society. The competition recognizes students for original thought and superior scholarship. She received $500 from the Cum Laude Society in recognition of her achievement. Students from the Parkview Magnet High School Student Congress team recently participated in the Arkansas Student Congress, a mock legislative session held annually at the Arkansas State Capitol. This team won the overall award and each participant also received individual awards. The participating students were: Adam Baldwin, Graham Campbell, Abby Epperson, Luke Frauenthal, Malaiha Iqbal, Sam Kauffman, John Marcus Phillips, Emily Soderberg, and Andy Stroman. Their teacher and sponsor is Pat Treadway. The Superintendent presented a certificate of recognition to Barbara Blaine, counselor at Western Hills Elementary School. Ms. Blaine recently received the Distinguished Professional Service Award from the Arkansas Counseling Association. As a member of this association, she recently completed a three-year appointment to the association's national public policy and legislation committee. Dr. Holmes introduced Carol Fleming, a speech pathologist at Pulaski Heights Middle School. She is serving as president-elect of the Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and was awarded a superintendent's citation in recognition of her service to the community and to her professional organization. David Hughey from Geyer Springs First Baptist Church attended the meeting, representing members of the church who participated in Share Fest. This church group worked at Otter Creek Elementary School and Mabelvale Magnet Middle School, painting, planting and making other improvements to the school campuses. Other Share Fest volunteers were recognized at the December Board meeting. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 2004 Page 3 Estelle Matthis was invited to attend the Board meeting to receive a plaque honoring her husband, James Matthis, who recently passed away. Mr. Matthis had retired as a vice principal at Mann Magnet Middle School in June 2002. The plaque read: 'The Board of Education of the Little Rock School District expresses its condolences to the Matthis family and its deepest appreciation to James Matthis for his many years of commitment to his students, his school, and the Little Rock School District.\" Judy Martin, like Ms. Matthis, recently lost her husband, Frank Martin, who was the Executive Director of the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association. Although Mr. Martin was not an employee of the LRSD, he worked for the benefit of our teachers and Ms. Martin was given a plaque honoring his memory. The plaque read: 'The Board of Education of the Little Rock School District expresses its condolences to the family of Frank Martin and acknowledges the important role Frank had in representing the membership of the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association.\" Board Member Bryan Day was presented a certificate of completion from the Arkansas School Boards Association recognizing his completion of six hours of inservice study. Arkansas law mandates that Board Members complete a certain number of hours of training each year in the duties and responsibilities of a Board member under the school laws of Arkansas. Marcus Kennedy, McClellan High School student, and Julia Banks, Wakefield Elementary School teacher, were awarded citations of appreciation for their service as ex officio representatives to the Board for the month of January. Lastly, Dr. Holmes introduced John Carter, LRSD security officer. Mr. Carter has been assigned to provide safety recommendations and security to the 810 West Markham Street administration building staff. B. Remarks from Citizens Vanessa Pace-Hampton, student council sponsor at Parkview Magnet High School, introduced the Parkview Student Council vice-president, Derrick Raney. Derrick announced that Parkview would be the host school for the Arkansas Association of Student Councils in April 2004. The school is working with City Year of Little Rock to attract young leaders of student councils across the state to attend the conference. They asked the Board and the Superintendent to assist them in their efforts to provide a quality experience for the students, and he indicated that additional information and invitations would be sent to administrators, board members and the Superintendent as additional plans are developed. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 2004 Page4 James Floyd, from the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Association, yielded his time to Shirley Johnson, representing the Mitchell Elementary School PT A. Ms. Johnson said that Mitchell parents are opposed to the dispersing of Mitchell students to Stephens and Washington Elementary Schools. The PTA is interested in working through whatever steps are necessary to get their students back to a neighborhood school, and they want their children to be able to walk to school instead of having to be bused. The current situation has caused some families a great deal of distress by having siblings separated between two schools, and it has caused the community distress by the appearance that the LRSD is trying to destroy the community by closing the school. She asked the Board to repair the school, and get the children back to the Mitchell campus as soon as possible. Dr. George Blevins addressed the Board and asked for an explanation of why the issue of closing Mitchell School is back on the table. He suggested that the cause of projections of reduced enrollment at Mitchell is directly related to the way that students are being assigned to Mitchell School. He stated that the building is in the condition that it is because of a lack of routine maintenance and upkeep. The matter of public trust is at issue here, and the Board was reminded that the Mitchell Community supported the millage issue because of promises that were made to make improvements to Mitchell School. Otis Kirkland stated that he has two children who attend Mitchell Academy. He asked that the Board take whatever steps necessary to keep the school open and in good working order. The school is a part of the community, and it is important to the community for the children to be able to attend their neighborhood school. Annie Abrams introduced herself as a parent advocate for three generations of students in the Little Rock School District. She retired from the LRSD, and has \"worn many hats\" in her efforts to advocate for various human rights causes. She stated that the issues surrounding the current discussion on Mitchell Academy boil down to simple issues of accountability, accessibility of educational opportunities, and achievement by the District to provide what is \"right\" for every child. Mitchell School is an anchor in the community and in the City of Little Rock. She noted recent investments by the city providing new street lights, tree-plantings, grants for after school programs at Mitchell and other efforts to keep the Wright Avenue area and Mitchell School community thriving as a contributing sector of the city. She urged the Board to keep the school open and operational as a part of the identity of the community in which it is located. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 2004 Page5 D. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association Grainger Ledbetter, Executive Director of the L. R. Classroom Teachers Association, was present at the meeting. He greeted the Board, but made no additional comments or presentation. IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Remarks from Board Members Dr. Mitchell congratulated Jeffrey Trimble, Jr., a Mann Magnet student who represented the City of Little Rock and the State of Arkansas in the Jr. National Young Leaders' conference at the Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness. She stated that he did an exceptional job of presenting himself and representing our District in this event. In addition, Dr. Mitchell complimented Jo Evelyn Elston and high school counselors who recently sponsored a graduate follow-up luncheon. The luncheon was provided for students who graduated from the LRSD last year, including students who are now attending schools from all over the country, from trade schools and two-year colleges, four year colleges in-state, and other colleges and universities across the country. These students provide perspective for counselors on how well they were prepared in the LRSD to succeed in post-secondary educational opportunities. The discussion benefits the students, but most importantly provides insight for counselors and administrators to serve future students. Mr. Kurrus thanked Dr. Blevins, Ms. Abrams and other speakers who advocated for Mitchell Academy at tonight's meeting. He stated that Mitchell Academy was a marvelous school. He then read a quote from a recent Arkansas Democrat Gazette article, attributed to Mr. Dagtas who recently was granted a charter to operate the LISA Academy. Mr. Kurrus noted that the quote and the article were insulting and insensitive to the issues of public education and the exceptionally good education that is available in the LRSD. Schools like Mitchell Academy would be ultimately affected by the granting of charters to operate schools like the LISA Academy. LISA would not be providing transportation or services for special needs students, but would draw from available state funds that would come to public school students. Mr. Rose thanked Mr. Kurrus for his comments and stated that \"Baker is my hero.\" We have great schools, great students, great families, and caring employees who provide the best possible public education for every child who comes through our doors.\" In addition, he commented on the recent State of the Union address, and noted that \"the current administration is not a friend of education.\" REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 2004 Page6 B. Student Assignment Report Mr. Babbs reviewed current student assignment processes and noted that 72 students had been processed for NCLB transfers. He announced open enrollment from January 26 through February 6\nparents are encouraged to pre-register their children at their attendance zone school or at the student registration office. When registering, parents must provide a birth certificate, social security card and proof of residence. In addition, he announced the annual Magnet School Fair which is to be held on Saturday, January 24 at Park Plaza mall. C. Budget Update Dr. Stewart provided a brief report on his recent monitoring of legislative sessions. He noted the possibility that $500,000 - $700,000 would be allocated for poverty programs, but no actual figures had been provided. He felt that it was good news that no reductions had been announced, and that the legislature remains very focused as they grapple with the funding formula and other aspects of accountability issues. As of the date of this meeting, 50 acts had been signed, 10 or 15 bills had passed through the House and Senate, but had not been signed into law by the governor. Reorganization of the state's school districts is still very much part of the discussions. D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects Mr. Goodman reviewed the summary report provided in the Board's agenda. Dr. Mitchell asked him to review construction plans at Fair Park Elementary School, noting that it needs a new roof. E. Internal Auditors Report Mr. Becker was present and noted that his report was printed in the agenda. No additional information was provided. F. Technology Update Ms. Neal was present and reviewed the summary report provided in the Board's agenda. She noted that 134 teachers would begin on-line staff development this week. AETN and the Arkansas Department of Education are providing video clips correlated to curriculum standards which will be available on-line. Mr. Berkley asked that Ms. Neal provide a report or a demonstration on how our teachers are integrating technology in their daily classroom instruction. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 2004 Page 7 G. Update: Division of Exceptional Children Barbara Barnes provided a written summary and a brief report, as requested by the Board. V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS A. Minutes Minutes from a special meeting of the Board of Directors held on December 11, 2003, and from the regular meeting held on December 18, 2003 were presented for review and approval. There were no corrections noted and the minutes were approved. B. Personnel Changes Routine personnel changes were printed in the Board's agenda. Dr. Holmes recommended approval. Mr. Berkley made the motion to approve personnel items as presented. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. VI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION A. Second Reading - Policy Revisions: IKF - General Education Graduation Requirements Policy IKF General Education Graduation Requirements was presented for the Board's review and second reading adoption. Arkansas Act 1748 of 2001 was revised by Act 1729 of 2003, changing the grade range from K-9 to K-8 for the requirement of 20 minutes of physical activity three times each week. The policy revision puts the LRSD in compliance with State law. First reading approval was granted at the December Board meeting. Mr. Berkley moved approval\nDr. Mitchell seconded and the motion carried unanimously. VII. SCHOOL SERVICES A. Magnet Schools Assistance Program Update Debbie Price, Director of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program, provided a written summary of MSAP activities and achievements. Dr. Holmes provided a brief background report and discussed a few of the program highlights. No Board action was requested or required upon receipt of the report. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 2004 Page8 B. 2004 Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant Proposal Linda Austin, Director of Planning and Development, presented the 2004 Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant proposal for the Board's review and approval. The proposal was printed in the agenda and a resolution in support of the submission was provided for the Board adoption. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the proposal as presented. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VIII. BUSINESS SERVICES A. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve the acceptance of recent donations to schools and Departments within the District. The donations are listed in the following chart. Marcus Kennedy, student ex-officio, read the items listed in the Board's agenda. Dr. Daugherty made a motion to accept the donated items\nMs. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Central High School $500.00 cash to be applied toward the Central High School Class of 1993 completion of the reflectino oool Cloverdale Magnet Middle $240.00 gift card Wal-mart Super Center School Food coupons in the amount of $200.00 Buraer Kina Wilson Elementary School $400.00 cash to be used to purchase Elite, Inc. suoolies for students Woodruff Elementary $100.00 cash match for volunteer hours Wal-mart #126 School from Tamela Warren , Woodruff parent to ourchase aood conduct incentives Little Rock School District 7,01 0 copies of the book \"The Search Aromatique, Inc. for the Smell of Christmas to be distributed to students in 23 elementary schools. Donation valued at $104,800.00 B. Financial Reports The monthly financial summary reports were provided to the Board as part of the printed agenda. Mr. Milhollen was present to review the reports and respond to questions. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, improving the academic achievement of all students and maintaining an equitable, nondiscriminatory learning environment will forever be the core of the Little Rock School District's mission\nand WHEREAS, despite past efforts, there remain schools within the District where minority group enrollment exceeds 75%, thus constituting minority group isolation\nand WHEREAS, school choice is viewed as a healthy method of providing opportunity for students to take advantage of unique curriculum offerings, special emphasis and program activities\nand WHEREAS, magnet schools expand educational choices, provide meaningful courses of study to which students can relate and set high expectations for all students for further education and the world of work\nand WHEREAS, magnet schools enhance parental and community involvement and encourage the use of community resources, thus improving the effectiveness of education in our District\nand NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Little Rock School District Board of Education endorses and approves the Voluntary Plan for submission with the LRSD 2004 MSAP proposal to the U.S. Department of Education. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands on behalf of the Little Rock School District Board of Education on this 22nd day of January, 2004. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, improving the academic achievement of all students and maintaining an equitable, nondiscriminatory learning environment will forever be the core of the Little Rock School District's mission\nand WHEREAS, despite past efforts, there remain schools within the District where minority group enrollment exceeds 75%, thus constituting minority group isolation\nand WHEREAS, school choice is viewed as a healthy method of providing opportunity for students to take advantage of unique curriculum offerings, special emphasis and program activities\nand WHEREAS, magnet schools expand educational choices, provide meaningful courses of study to which students can relate and set high expectations for all students for further education and the world of work\nand WHEREAS, magnet schools enhance parental and community involvement and encourage the use of community resources, thus improving the effectiveness of education in our District\nand NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Little Rock School District Board of Education endorses and approves the Voluntary Plan for submission with the LRSD 2004 MSAP proposal to the U.S. Department of Education. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands on behalf of the Little Rock School District Board of Education on this 22nd day of January, 2004. REGULAR BOARD MEETING January 22, 2004 Page 9 IX. CLOSING REMARKS Dr. Holmes reminded families that open houses are being held this week and that the specific information is included on the school calendar. Report cards go home next week. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Berkley moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: J..  Q\u0026amp;\n. 0 c.f R. Micheal Dauerty,Secreta LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING February 12, 2004 RECE VED MAR 2 9 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special session at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2004, immediately following the regularly scheduled agenda meeting, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Mike Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER President Tony Rose called the special meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of the Board were present at roll call. II. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The printed agenda for the special meeting contained the following action items: A. Personnel Action B. Employee Hearing SPECIAL BOARD MEETING February 12, 2004 Page2 Ill. ACTION AGENDA: A. Personnel Action The administration asked the Board to approve a personnel promotion in the Department of Early Childhood Education. Alma Dawson was promoted from an eleven month contract to a twelve month contract to begin on Monday, February 16, 2004. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the recommendation, Mr. Day seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. B. Employee Hearing Employee James E. Johnson requested a hearing before the Board in regards to the administration's recommendation for termination of his employment as an instructional aide in the LRSD. Mr. Johnson had retained an attorney in this matter\nneither he nor his attorney appeared for the hearing. The LRSD was represented by Attorney Khyaam Eddings. The recommendation for termination was based on Mr. Johnson's falsifying his application for employment, indicating that he had never been convicted of a crime. A routine background check by the Human Resources Director, Beverly Williams, indicated that in fact Mr. Johnson had been charged with more than one criminal offense: a Class B felony in June of 1996 and a class C felony in July of 1996. There was a brief discussion of the possibility that Mr. Johnson's criminal records might have been expunged, and whether any of the offenses might have been as a juvenile. Dr. Daugherty exited the hearing at 7:10 p.m. On advice of counsel, the Board was asked to only consider the fact that the application was falsified, and since neither the employee nor his attorney were present to respond to the Board's questions, those issues should not be a part of this hearing. Mr. Day made a motion to accept the administration's recommendation for termination based on falsification of the employment application. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING February 12, 2004 Page 3 IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Mr. Kurrus. APPROVED: J  ~(p -0~ R. Micheal Dauerty, Secretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT February 18, 2004 Ann Marshall, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Marshall: RECEIVED FEB 2 O 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING I am enclosing minutes of the LRSD Board of Directors meetings held on October 23, November 6, November 20, December 11, and December 18, 2003. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide additional information. Enclosures Sincerely, b- Beverly J. Griffin Executive Assistant to the Superintendent 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 447-1002 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 RECEIVED MAR 2 9 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2004, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Bryan Day ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Mr. Rose called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Five members of the Board were present at roll call\nMr. Kurrus arrived at 5:40 p.m., and Mr. Day was absent. In addition, student representative Derrick Rainey from Parkview Magnet High School, and teacher representative Carolyn Clements, from Washington Elementary School, were also present. II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOMING COMMENTS Mr. Rose welcomed the audience and asked Dr. Holmes to proceed with the presentation of recognitions and citations. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page2 Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Superintendent's Citations The Superintendent presented certificates of appreciation to the ex officio representatives to the Board for the month of February\nCarolyn Clements, teacher from Washington Magnet Elementary School, and Derrick Rainey, student from Parkview Magnet High School. B. Partners In Education Debbie Milam introduced Kaye Rainey, who announced the upcoming Parent Institute and invited Board members to participate in the day-long parent involvement activities. The Institute will be held at Parkview Magnet High School on Saturday, March 6, 2004, starting at 9:00 a.m. Ms. Milam presented a new business and school partnership for the Board's adoption: Twin City Bank - no representative in attendance\ncertificate was previously presented, in partnership with Bale Elementary School - represented by Cathoria Johnson Mr. Berkley moved to approve the formation of the partnership\nMs. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. C. Public Education Foundation of Little Rock John A. Riggs, President of the Public Education Foundation of Little Rock, addressed the Board in his annual report of the operations of the Foundation. As part of the report, the goals of the Foundation were listed as: 1. To implement \"Value Added\" Reporting\n2. To improve and enhance teacher quality\nand 3. To provide innovative idea grants to LRSD teachers. During the 2003 school year, $100,000 was provided to LRSD teachers who applied for grants to enhance quality classroom instruction and to implement strategies to increase student performance. These funds were presented in a \"sweepstakes\" with teachers being caught totally by surprise on the day when the prize money was distributed. A copy of the financial balance sheet was presented for the Board's review, indicating total assets in the amount of $263.591.33. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page 3 D. Remarks from Citizens Mim Hundley addressed the Board regarding the elimination of some Pre-AP classes, and concerns regarding students who need the Pre AP opportunity to become ready for future AP classes. She noted specifically students who aren't mature enough to succeed in an AP class, but who benefit from the more rigorous Pre-AP classes, over the courses labeled \"regular.\" Ms. Hundley noted that Pre-AP world history, U.S. History, and English IV were of particular concern to her and she asked the Board to reconsider their decision to allow the curriculum revisions that eliminated these courses. Otis Kirkland discussed recent decisions about renovations and repairs that are needed at Mitchell Academy. He expressed disappointment in the lack of maintenance that has been provided at Mitchell over the years, and wondered why it took so long for the District's administration to realize that there were health and safety hazards present in the building. He also expressed his opinion that the student assignment plans are designed to have a negative effect on the enrollment at Mitchell and that Mitchell would ultimately be closed because of the efforts to reduce the enrollment. He asked the Board to keep Mitchell open and to show compassion and concern for the welfare of the students and families in the Mitchell neighborhood. James Floyd echoed some of the same comments made by Mr. Kirkland and noted that Mitchell is an institutional anchor in the community. He asked the Board to consider the impact that will be made on the community once the Clinton Library and the Heifer Project headquarters are completed. He noted the importance of the Wright Avenue corridor, and stated that many young families are now taking advantage of the opportunity to buy and renovate some of the older homes in the Wright Avenue and Mitchell School communities. Terrance Bolden advised the board that he lived on Battery Street, about four blocks from Mitchell Academy. He feels that the Board has backed away from promises made during the millage election and stated that there were trust issues that should be considered. He feels that schools in his area have been neglected over the years, and that funds for routine maintenance are riot fairly and equitably distributed across the schools in the LRSD. He stated that \"promises have been made, and promises must be kept.\" Dr. George Blevins is the Vice-President of the Wright Avenue Neighborhood Association. He stated that Dr. Les Carnine, former superintendent of schools, had encouraged members of the Wright Avenue area to continue to work to keep Mitchell open. He stated that he felt then that \"forces were at work\" to force the closure of Mitchell. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page4 Dr. Blevins, like the previous speakers, stated that the matter of \"public trust\" is the issue of most concern, and he asked the Board to fulfill the promises made to the community. He asked the Board to make the commitment\nto allocate the funds to repair the school, and to provide for proper upkeep and maintenance into the future. E. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association Grainger Ledbetter, Executive Director of the L. R. Classroom Teachers Association, was present at the meeting. He greeted the Board, and offered assistance to the administration in the \"spirit of working together.\" In light of the uncertainties surrounding funding through NCLB legislation and other possible revenue sources, he asked the Board to consider holding open forums across the District for teachers to provide input on new approaches to meeting the needs of the students. He asked that the administration gain the insight of those who spend their days in the classroom when deciding which new programs and remedial strategies are selected. He stated that the teachers want to be able to balance the use of their skills with the requirements of the new programs so that they can individualize the instructional approach in their classrooms. In addition, Mr. Ledbetter stated that career teachers were interested in developing partnerships with new or inexperienced teachers to implement professional development through experience and demonstration of effective classroom management skills. He reported an \"amazing number'' of complaints received during his first four months on the job regarding the lack of assistance from building administration when disciplinary actions are required. He stated that teachers are reporting kids \"out of control\" and that more emphasis seems to be placed on the due process rights of the students instead of support for the teachers who are being challenged to provide an educational environment that is conducive to learning. IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Remarks from Board Members Dr. Mitchell thanked Mr. Ledbetter for his comments and stated that she was very pleased that the CT A was interested in developing a partnership to aid in the training of new teachers. She stated interest in having the Superintendent and administration begin immediately to work with the CTA leadership to develop the necessary programs. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page 5 Dr. Mitchell also noted the \"embarrassingly low\" number of parents who participate in the District's parent involvement workshops. She encouraged parents to become more involved in the programs that are developed and designed to assist them in their child's educational experiences. Ms. Strickland also thanked Mr. Ledbetter for his comments. She reported that she had attended the open house at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center and was pleased with the manicure she received from one of the cosmetology students. She thanked Mr. Peterson for inviting her to observe at Metro. Mr. Kurrus thanked Mr. Ledbetter for his comments and stated the importance of realizing that \"we are all in this together.\" Mr. Rose mentioned a radio broadcast that aired earlier in the week regarding the percentage of children in Arkansas who suffer from hunger. The free and reduced lunch programs through the federal government impact the lives of Arkansas' public school children. He asked the audience to think about hunger issues, and to support the Arkansas Food Bank, the Rice Depot, and other programs which provide food for those who do not have as much as they need every day. Dr. Daugherty discussed his concerns regarding the stress of day to day living that affect the well being of teachers and other District employees. He encouraged the administration to look at ways to implement stress reduction strategies for employees and to investigate ways to encourage employees to take advantage of programs that are offered. B. Student Assignment Report Mr. Babbs reported that the Student Registration Office was on target for the mailing of approximately 25,000 letters notifying students and parents of their school assignments and choice options. They will be mailed on March 5. He noted that school choice applications are being accepted and processed and that letters notifying them of their status will be sent as soon as the availability of seats is known. He noted that he is on standby, waiting for the Board to determine the make-up of the committee that will work to develop student assignment plans for the 2005-06 school year and beyond. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page 6 C. Budget Update Dr. Stewart reminded the Board of his discussion at the February agenda meeting, whereby he noted an error in the calculation of state funding in the amount of $7.7 million. As he surmised at the time of the agenda meeting, that money should have been calculated into the projections for the North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special School Districts, and the error has now been corrected. He reported that preliminary estimates, based on last year's enrollment levels would provide approximately $25 million, but reminded the Board that the bottom line changes each time one of the factors used to calculate state aid is revised or adjusted. He noted that the recent legislature had provided formulas that were intended to provide more resources to the schools and districts with lower socio-economic factors which should result in the LRSD receiving additional funding for schools with 90% or greater free/reduced lunch status. D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects Mr. Goodman reported that he had been visiting schools where construction and renovation projects were recently completed to assess some of the buildings where there are problems. He said that he was working with the contractors building-by-building to get the problems corrected. He reported that Dr. Holmes had visited the Mann building, and that he was pleased with the overall project, but noted that there were still a few areas where corrections and adjustments needed to be made. E. Internal Auditors Report Mr. Becker was present and noted that his report was printed in the agenda. No additional information was provided. F. Technology Update Ms. Neal was asked by the Board to present a brief technology demonstration. She invited Barbara Kennedy and Teresa Knapp from Dodd Elementary School to bring some of their students and show the Board how technology has been incorporated and integrated into the daily classroom curriculum. Students Autumn Brown and Tara Gordon displayed some of the projects completed by the students and presented their perspective of learning through computers. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page 7 The Board took a brief recess at 7:05 p.m. and returned at 7:15 p.m. V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS A. Minutes Minutes from the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 22, 2004, and from a special meeting held on February 12, 2004, were presented for review and approval. There were no corrections noted and the minutes were approved. B. Extension of PN Agreement On January 27, 2004, the Classroom Teachers Association and the LRSD reached an agreement to extend the current contracts for all classifications of employees through March 7, 2004, so that the negotiations process can continue. Mr. Ledbetter signed for the union, and Beverly Williams, Human Resources Director, signed for the District. The Board was asked to endorse the agreement. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the agreement\nMr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. Personnel Changes Routine personnel changes were printed in the Board's agenda. Dr. Holmes recommended approval. Mr. Berkley made the motion to approve personnel items as presented and Ms. Strickland seconded the motion. Dr. Mitchell had a question regarding one of the individuals listed as a certified new-hire and offered an amended motion to approve all of the items listed in the recommendation with the exception of certified appointments. Dr. Daugherty seconded the amended motion and it carried unanimously. The original motion as amended, was approved unanimously. The certified employee recommendations will be reviewed and presented for approval at the next meeting. VI. SCHOOL SERVICES A. Naming of Facilities: Mann Magnet Middle School The faculty, staff, parents and students of Mann Magnet middle School submitted a request to name the school auditorium in honor of Mr. James L. Matthis. Mr. Matthis was a thirty-six year employee of the LRSD, beginning his career as a vocational coordinator at Mann High School. At the time of his retirement, he was an assistant principal at Mann Magnet Middle School. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page 8 The recommendation to name the auditorium in Mr. Matthis' honor was prepared according to Board policy FF: Naming of Facilities and was presented to the Board by Mr. Jim Fullerton, Mann principal. Mrs. Estelle Matthis was present and expressed her appreciation to the Board for acting in such a timely and considerate manner. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented by the faculty, staff and students of Mann Magnet Middle School. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. B. Resolution to 4G: Attendance Rubric Sadie Mitchell and Lloyd Sain presented a proposal to resolve the issue of Domain 4, Item 4G: Attendance and Punctuality of the new Professional Teachers' Appraisal System. The administration and the Classroom Teachers' Association have reviewed the recommendations and provided the Board with a compromise developed through on-going discussions. After a brief discussion, it was noted that no action, or a \"no\" vote on the compromise agreement would be an endorsement of the rubric as the Board previously approved it in the summer of 2003. Ms. Strickland moved to approve the recommended revisions to the PTAS attendance and punctuality rubric, and Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion. Mr. Rose requested a roll call vote: Dr. Daugherty, Dr. Mitchell and Ms. Strickland voted to approve the motion\nMr. Rose, Mr. Berkley, and Mr. Kurrus voted no. The vote was a tie, and the motion failed. C. School Improvement Report: An Overview of the Schools and School Improvement Progress, Grants, and Initiatives Ms. Mitchell and Mr. Sain provided a written summary report at the request of the Board. Ms. Mitchell reviewed the report briefly, and offered to respond to any questions the Board might have regarding the report or the status of schools on school improvement. VII. BUSINESS SERVICES A. Information: Land Sale - Forest Heights Middle School Mangan Properties made an offer to purchase land immediately west of Forest Heights Middle School for the sum of $200,000. This property had been declared as surplus in March of 1983, and was appraised in the amount of $188,000 in December of 2003. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the sale of surplus property\nDr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page9 B. Lease Agreement: Miles Memorial Church The Miles Memorial CME Church requested use of the parking lot at the Procurement Office at 1800 East Sixth Street. Their use of the lot would be during LRSD non-work hours, and would allow sufficient parking for the church on Sunday and after hours while their parking lot is under construction. The lease is for one-year, at one dollar per month, March 2004 through February 2005. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the lease agreement, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. Resolution: Refinance / Consolidation of Outstanding Debt Mr. Paradis presented a request for the Board to authorize the refinance and consolidation of the District's outstanding lease-purchase and post-dated warrant debt. Approval of the resolution would result in a saving of approximately $52,000. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the resolution\nDr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. D. Construction Budget Revision / Mitchell and Rightsell Elementary Schools Dr. Holmes recommended the Board's approval of a request to increase the budgeted amounts for construction and renovation at Mitchell and Rightsell Elementary Schools. Based on estimates of the needed repairs, an additional $1.54 million is needed for Mitchell, and $1.78 million is needed for Rightsell. Mr. Kurrus moved to approve the Superintendent's request, and Mr. Berkley seconded the motion. It carried unanimously. E. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve the acceptance of recent donations to schools and Departments within the District. The donations are listed in the following chart. Derrick Rainey, student ex-officio representative, read the items listed in the Board's agenda. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the donated items\nMs. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page 10 SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Bale Elementary School VCR / DVD player and nine Magna Brian Minchew, parent of Bale Student Doodle Deluxe Boards to the special education self-contained dassroom Central high School $300.00 Cash to the women's Rush Harding, Ill basketball team $500.00 Cash to the women's Ronald Crawford basketball team J. A. Fair Magnet High Four sections of 6' concrete pipe, Woody Rigdon of Hanson Pipe \u0026amp; School valued at $200.00 for outdoor Products, Inc. dassroom Delivery Services, valued at $150.00 for Gary Gaul I DUIT Construction delivery of pipe for use in outdoor Company dassroom 200 tons of rock fines, valued at Haskell Dickinson / Granite Mountain $500.00 for outdoor dassroom Quarries M. L. King Magnet Hewlett-Packard copier, valued at $130 M. L. King PTA Elementary School for Health Services Dept. $1,500 cash for student incentives and Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Duane Jackson and Ms. classroom materials for Pre-K and Genevieve Jackson Kinderaarten curriculum Metropolitan Career and Paints, primers, sealers, and other Perry Gravitt / Hackman Paint \u0026amp; Supply Tech Center materials to the Paint \u0026amp; Body Shop Company valued at $21,675.30 Pulaski Heights Middle $10,000 cash: $4,000 for the library, Winthrop \u0026amp; Lisenne Rockefeller School $1,000 for middle level English and science books, foreign language materials and special education department. $500.00 each for Math Counts and Quiz Bowl Woodruff Elementary School supplies and uniforms valued at Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. School $350.00 LRSD Athletic Department 124 metal gym lockers valued at David Ensminger $11,560.00, installed at Forest Heights Middle School, and 14 large mirrors, valued at $3,500 to be placed in the weight room at Quigley Stadium Mahlon Marlin Professional Educational books valued at $3,500.00 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Librarv F. Financial Reports The monthly financial summary reports were provided to the Board as part of the printed agenda. Mr. Milhollen was present to review the reports and respond to questions. REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 26, 2004 Page 11 VIII. CLOSING REMARKS Dr. Holmes announced the annual Clementine Mathis Rouse scholarship banquet, and notified the Board that a table would be provided for Board members who would like to attend. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. The Board took a brief recess prior to convening for an employee hearing. They returned at 9:25 p.m. IX. HEARING Michael Peterson requested a Board hearing as a result of a salary grievance. He requested that the hearing be open to the public, and was represented by Attorney Robert Scull. Attorney Khyaam Eddings represented the District. Mr. Peterson had previously requested a review of the duties and responsibilities of his position\nit was his belief that he should be paid comparable to a high school principal in his role as vocational administrator at Metropolitan Career \u0026amp; Technical Center. Mrs. Williams, Director of Human Resources, had reviewed Mr. Peterson's background, his salary history, and his position at Metropolitan and had denied the request for a salary adjustment. At the Superintendent's request, Sandy Becker audited Mr. Peterson's salary history and Mr. Becker was present at the hearing to review those findings with the Board. Ms. Williams reviewed personnel file documents, and Carol Green responded to questions regarding the duties and responsibilities of Mr. Peterson at Metropolitan Career and Technical Center. The Board recessed at 10:45 and returned at 11 :00 p.m. Ms. Strickland made a motion to uphold the administration's recommendation to deny Mr. Peterson's request for a salary adjustment. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0-1, with Dr. Mitchell abstaining from the vote. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Berkley moved to adjourn at 11 :00 p.m. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: Jc)~ 04 TonyR.Rose, President ~/\u0026gt;e~ JJ ~ R. Micheal DaJKerty, Secreiary RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Little Rock School District (the \"District\") desires to consolidate/refinance various leases/existing debt related to the District's lease/purchase of various items of equipment utilized by the District in its day-to-day operations\nand WHEREAS, the District desires to accomplish this consolidation/refinance by entering into a Master Lease/Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Leasing \u0026amp; Capital, LLC. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Little Rock School District Board of Directors that Don Stewart, as Chief Financial Officer of the District is authorized, on behalf of the District, to enter into, execute, and deliver that certain Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Leasing \u0026amp; Capital, LLC, related to the District's lease and/or acquisition of certain equipment utilized by the District in its day-to-day operations (the general form of which Agreement is attached to this Resolution). IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands as the Little Rock School District Board of Directors on this 26th day of February, 2004. Director Katherine Mitchell Michael Daugherty H. Baker Kurrus Larry Berkley Tony Rose Sue H. Strickland Brian Day ___ ABSENT __ _ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 11, 2004 RECEIVE MAR 2 9 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2004, immediately following the regularly scheduled agenda meeting, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Mike Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER President Tony Rose called the special meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. All members of the Board were present at roll call. II. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING There was no printed agenda for the special meeting. The meeting was called solely for the purpose of conducting an executive session for a personnel discussion. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 11, 2004 Page2 Ill. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board moved into a closed executive session at 5:35 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Berkley. Mr. Day seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The Board returned from executive session at 6: 10 p.m. and reported no action was taken in closed session. Mr. Berkley made a motion to authorize the Board's president to negotiate a contract with Ray \u0026amp; Associates for the purpose of conducting a superintendent search. Mr. Kurrus seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0-1, with Dr. Mitchell abstaining. IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. on a motion by Mr. Kurrus, seconded by Mr. Berkley. APPROVED: 3 J,\u0026amp;\n Ot..f LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2004, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL RECE VED MAY 11 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Mr. Rose called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Five members of the Board were present at roll call\nMr. Kurrus arrived at 5:45, and Mr. Berkley arrived at 5:55 p.m. In addition, ex officio representatives Tyler Fuller, student at Central High School, and Shannon Smith, teacher from Watson Elementary School, were also present. II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOMING COMMENTS Mr. Rose welcomed the audience and asked Dr. Holmes to proceed with the presentation of recognitions and citations. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page2 Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Superintendent's Citations Dr. Holmes introduced Nancy Rousseau, Central High School principal, for an announcement and presentation of citations to members of the Arkansas Repertory Theater and the Arkansas Arts Council. Ms. Rousseau and Kimberly Dade, Central's communications teacher, were accompanied by several students dressed in Renaissance period costume. The students delivered invitations to the Board and to members of the audience to the CHS Renaissance Fair, to be held on Saturday, April 3 at Quigley Stadium. The fair was made possible by a grant from the Arkansas Arts Council and the Repertory Theater. Joy Pennington, Executive Director of the Arts Council, and Leslie Golding and Susan Nichols, representing the Repertory Theater, were presented with certificates of appreciation for their generous contributions to the Central High School drama and arts department. Members of the McClellan Magnet High School Teachers of Tomorrow organization recently attended the Phi Delta Kappa National Future Educators of America conference in Dallas. At this convention the McClellan chapter of TOT won first place in the Scrapbook category. The team members present were LaDonna Mahomes, Stephanie Caster, and Gabriella Hicks. Their sponsor Gladys Godley and TOT Coordinator Wanda Baskins were also present and all received Superintendent's citations in recognition of their achievement. Samuel Meredith, Central High School band director, and the assistant band director Alan Sharlow were presented with certificates in recognition of their recent Division 1 ratings at the Arkansas Region 6 band contests. The CHS symphonic and concert bands received the highest awards possible at this year's competition. It was noted that it had been since 1988 that CHS had received a division 1 rating, and the students and directors were congratulated for their accomplishment. Derrick Raney, senior at Parkview Magnet High School, received a citation in recognition of his selection as the recipient of the 2004 Clementine Mathis Rouse student achievement scholarship in the amount of $1 ,000. The teacher winner of the Rouse Scholarship fund in the amount of $500.00 was Shirley Krannichfeld, first grade teacher at Wilson Elementary School. Ms. Krannichfeld could not be present at the meeting, but will receive a citation from the Superintendent and a plaque from the Rouse family scholarship. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page 3 B. Partners In Education Debbie Milam presented new business and school partnerships for the Board's adoption: Baseline Elementary School, represented by Eleanor Cox, in partnership with Southwest Produce Metropolitan Career \u0026amp; Technical Center, represented by Mike Peterson, in partnership with Pulaski Technical College, represented by Larry Lewallen Williams Magnet School, represented by Anne Pattillo, in partnership with AARP, represented by Maria Diaz Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the formation of the partnerships\nDr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Student Performance The agenda was reordered by consensus to allow the student performance to take place at this point in the agenda. Students from Baseline Elementary School performed for the Board. They were accompanied by Principal Eleanor Cox, and their teacher, Debbie Headley. The students are participating in World Drumming, and will perform a concert with 17 other schools across the District on May 2, at the Arkansas Repertory Theater. C. Remarks from Citizens Bridgette Marshall, parent of a student at McClellan High School, discussed the process she had been through in her efforts to have one of her son's grades changed. She stated that he had been injured in a football game and was not offered provisions to help him make up class work that would have raised his grades. The student is currently enrolled at the Accelerated Learning Center Evening School to make up some of the credits that he missed. It was her assertion that the students were not being treated fairly at McClellan. Dr. George Blevins addressed the Board regarding the superintendents' search and the selection process. He announced a town hall meeting on April 20, sponsored by Concerned Citizens United. The purpose of the meeting is to gain community input into the process of identifying and hiring the next superintendent. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page4 D. First Tee Golf \u0026amp; Life Skills Program Tony Hourston, from the First Tee Golf and Life Skills Program, addressed the Board regarding the program and their efforts to reach more children in the community. First Tee teaches responsibility, judgment and sportsmanship. Approximately 3,500 children participate currently, and the registration fee is $25.00 per year. He offered his telephone number for PE Coordinators to contact him in efforts to involve more LRSD students. E. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association Katherine Knight addressed the Board and offered collaboration and cooperation in various areas to improve students' performance in the classroom. Ms. Knight noted that she and the Superintendent, along with other LRSD administrators and state level reading directors, had met with Barbara Kapanis, a consultant for the Reading First Initiative. In addition, Ms. Knight announced that Hazel Louks, a NCLB specialist, was offering a professional development opportunity for teachers who were interested. She stated some concern regarding the supplemental services providers under NCLB, and whether there were any measures of accountability, taking into consideration past performance and success records. Ms. Knight concluded her remarks by thanking the Board and the negotiating teams for the successful negotiations of the contracts. She stated that teachers were excited about the raises, as well as the perfect attendance incentives offered. The union had met to ratify the contract on Monday, and the ratification of the contract was included on the LRSD board agenda of this meeting. IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Remarks from Board Members Mr. Kurrus announced that the baseball diamond at Central High School had been completed, and that he had attended the opening day ceremony. In addition, he thanked Mr. Hourston for the presentation on First Tee. He stated that these programs, as well as other athletic programs offered by the LRSD were good for kids. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page 5 Dr. Mitchell announced the Clementine Mathis Rouse scholarship fund, which provides a $1,000 per year renewable scholarship to a LRSD student each year. The scholarship banquet has been scheduled and the audience was invited to purchase tickets to support this worthwhile event. It was noted that over $30,000 had been awarded to LRSD students through this program. In addition, Dr. Mitchell congratulated Marian Woods for her efforts to provide more professional development for our employees. She encouraged parents to get their students ready for the spring testing administrations. In closing, she thanked Dr. Holmes for coming into the LRSD when we needed someone to step up, and she encouraged him to consider applying. Mr. Rose announced that he had visited Watson Elementary School to read on Dr. Seuss' birthday. He was impressed with the cleanliness of the building, and he thanked the custodial staff for their efforts to keep the building and grounds in good condition. Mr. Rose commented on the recent legislative reports and information from the special session. He encouraged the staff and the audience to continue talking to their senators and representatives to encourage them to finish the job they started in the special session. Much more needs to be done to fund the educational programs in Little Rock and across the state. It was agreed by consensus to reorder the agenda to allow the proposal for renaming Mabe/vale Magnet Middle School to take place at this point in the meeting. It will be reported under the section and heading previously designated in the Board's agenda. After a brief recess, the board returned at 7:00 p.m. A motion to suspend the rules to consider business added to the agenda since the date of the agenda session was offered by Mr. Berkley, seconded by Dr. Daugherty, and carried unanimously. The action on all contract related items was taken at this point in the agenda, but will be reported under the section and heading designated in the Board's agenda. B. Student Assignment Report Mr. Babbs reported that student assignment procedures were continuing according to their timetable in preparation for the 2004-05 school year. Assignment letters for the four-year-old classes are to be mailed on April 9, and if additional seats become available, the staff will fill the spaces with students who are currently on a waiting list. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page 6 V. C. Budget Update Dr. Stewart was present, but had nothing to report. D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects Mr. Goodman reported on the status of repairs and renovations at Mitchell Academy. The opening of bids will take place on April 7, and the general construction will begin in July or August. The remainder of his report was printed in the Board's agenda. E. Internal Auditors Report Mr. Becker was present and noted that his report was printed in the agenda. No additional information was provided. F. Technology Update Ms. Neal provided a brief summary report as part of the Board's agenda. In addition, she invited Board members to observe technology training that will be taking place in June and July at the UALR technology center. Board members were invited to contact Ms. Neal for additional information. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS A. Minutes Minutes from the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on February 26, and from a special meeting held on March 11, 2004, were presented for review and approval. There were no corrections noted and the minutes were approved. B. Personnel Changes Routine personnel changes were printed in the Board's agenda. Dr. Holmes recommended approval. Mr. Berkley made the motion to approve the changes as presented. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page? C. Ratification of PN Agreement A suspension of the rules was required for the Board to consider ratification of the PN agreement, presented by Beverly Williams, Director of Human Resources. Mr. Berkley moved to suspend the rules, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. All components of the agreement were finalized on March 12, 2004, and a copy of the tentative agreement was printed in the Board's agenda. The agreement provided 2.875% salary increase for the 2003-04 school year, and a 10% increase for the 2004-05 school year. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the negotiated agreement between the L.R. Classroom Teachers Association and the LRSD Board of Directors. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0-1, with Mr. Rose abstaining from the vote. Mr. Rose indicated that his abstention should not reflect any disapproval of the PN agreement, but that it was offered to eliminate any possible appearance of conflict of interest. Mr. Rose's wife, as a teacher in the LRSD, will receive the compensation and benefits approved by the Board's vote. He asked that the vote be recorded as unanimous, in spite of his abstention. D. Salary Adjustments, 2003-04 School Year The rules were suspended in order to consider action on the salary adjustments and contract agreements for all employee groups not included on the teacher's salary schedule. The motion to suspend the rules was offered by Mr. Kurrus, seconded by Dr. Daugherty, and recorded as unanimous. The recommendation provided the same salary adjustments as that negotiated for teachers. Ms. Strickland moved to approve the recommendation, Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Slip Sheet: Mr. Kurrus offered a motion to suspend the rules to consider an item presented just prior to the Board meeting, and not included in the printed agenda. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The action would approve an extension of the written agreements for bus drivers, aides, monitors and security officers, from March 25, 2004 until April 26, 2004, at which time it is expected that these groups will conclude their negotiations. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page8 Ms. Strickland moved to approve the extension as presented by the CTA and the LRSD negotiating team. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. E. Student Calendar, 2004-05 The proposed student calendar was presented for the Board's review and approval. It was printed in the Board's agenda, but had been added after the agenda session, and therefore required a suspension of the rules. Ms. Strickland moved to suspend the rules, Mr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the calendar as presented. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES A. Carol M. White Physical Education Program Proposal The U. S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, recently published guidelines for the 2004 grant applications under the Carol M. White Physical Education Program. Margo Bushmaier, Mary Paal, and Annette Scogin are developing the application, which requests funding in the amount of $627,000 over a three-year period. The grant would provide a coordinator of elementary physical education, equipment to enable student participation in physical education activities, staff development, and implementation of \"Nifty Nutrition\" educational materials for elementary school students. All students within the LRSD would benefit from receipt of the grant funding. The Board was asked to approve the submission of the grant application. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the submission, Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. VII. SCHOOL SERVICES A. Naming of Facilities: Media Center / Mabelvale Magnet Middle School The faculty, staff, parents and students of Mabelvale Magnet Middle School submitted a request to name the library at MMMS in honor of Mr. Carl Martin. Mr. Martin is a life long resident of Mabelvale, and has served as the school's historian and friend for many years. Mr. Martin and his family were present. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page 9 A brief history of Mr. Martin's ninety-three year involvement in the Mabelvale community was printed in the Board's agenda. Ann Blaylock, principal, and Stella Cameron, media specialist, as well as other members of the Mabelvale faculty were present, including Kathy Farley, Martha Flowers, Pam Wallace, and Judge Evans. Ms. Strickland made a motion to approve the naming of the media center at Mabelvale Middle School in honor of Mr. Carl Martin. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. A dedication ceremony will be planned and Board members will be notified once specific information is known. VIII. BUSINESS SERVICES A. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve the acceptance of recent donations to schools and Departments within the District. The donations are listed in the following chart. Ms. Strickland read the items listed in the Board's agenda, and made a motion to accept the donated items\nDr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Booker Arts Magnet GE Refrigerator, valued at $200.00 for Jeffrey Carson Elementarv School the teachers' lounae J. A. Fair Magnet High 156 backboards, valued at $1 ,000 for David Rainey of Smurfit-Stone School use by students in science fair projects Container Corp Forest Park Elementary New iron fencing at east, north and west Forest Park PTA School playground perimeters, valued at $19,850 Stonework surrounding play equipment areas, valued at $17,867 Multipondo play equipment and installation, v3lued at $2,798.35 Gibbs Magnet Elementary $2,500 to be applied toward the Susan M. Wixon School installation of a sorinkler svstem Jefferson Elementary Six DVD players, 1 DVDNCR combo Jefferson PT A School player, valued at $775.00 Parkview Arts / Science Four iMac computers with separate Patrick R. Carrington Magnet School components, color printers, and miscellaneous computer supplies to the Journalism Department, valued at $3,035. Rightsell Academy 15 Dell P2//300 computers w/separate Acxiom Corporation components, valued at approximately $1 ,000. REGULAR BOARD MEETING March 25, 2004 Page 10 IX. B. Annual Audit/ Financial Report Mark Milhollen introduced Mr. Don Smith, from Thomas \u0026amp; Thomas, CPA, Inc. A copy of the annual audit report had been presented to the Board under separate cover. Mr. Smith made a brief summary report and responded to questions. Under Arkansas law, the Board is required to approve the annual audit prior to submission to the state department of finance. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the audit\nDr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Mr. Milhollen reviewed the regular monthly audit reports. There were no questions, and the Board accepted the report. C. Financial Reports The monthly financial summary reports were provided to the Board as part of the printed agenda. Mr. Milhollen was present to review the reports and respond to questions. CLOSING REMARKS The Superintendent reviewed upcoming events printed in the District's calendar, including a reminder of the March literacy exams, and dates for distribution of report cards in early April. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Berkley moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. APPROVED: LJ-~l-04 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDEKIT March 26, 2004 Ann Marshall, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Marshall: RECEIVED MAR 2 9 2004 OFFICE OF DESElIBEGATICN MOMITORING I am enclosing minutes of the LRSD Board of Directors meetings held on January 22, February 12, February 26, and March 11, 2004. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide additional information. Enclosures Sincerely, Beverly J. Griffin Executive Assistant to the Superintendent 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 447-1002 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 8, 2004 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special session at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2004, immediately following the regularly scheduled agenda meeting, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Mike Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes Susan Whitson, Court Reporter I. CALL TO ORDER RE E ED MAY 11 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING President Tony Rose called the special meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. All members of the Board were present at roll call. II. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of conducting an employee hearing. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 8, 2004 Page2 Ill. EMPLOYEE HEARING: Employee Kenneth Moore, who was represented by Attorney Jack Kearney, requested the hearing after being notified that he was being recommended for termination. Mr. Moore requested that the hearing be open to the public. Attorney Chris Heller represented the District. Court Reporter Susan Whitson, was present, and a full copy of the hearing transcript will be made a part of these minutes when that document becomes available. A letter to Mr. Moore recommending termination of employment was mailed on November 6, 2003. He had been placed on administrative leave, effective August 22, 2003. The letter detailed twelve specific acts of conduct considered to be insubordinate and in open conflict with the principal of Hall High School, and other unprofessional actions which were detrimental to the overall environment at Hall High School. Mr. Moore had been on paid administrative leave since August 22, 2003. Mr. Heller called witnesses for the District, including Detective Kevin Simpson of the L.R. Police Department, Tandy Hunjan, special education teacher at Hall High School, Pat Taylor Shelton, guidance secretary at Hall High School, Marshall Slayden, curriculum coordinator at Hall High, Beverly Williams, Director of Human Resources, and Vernon Smith, Jr., Principal at Hall High School. Mr. Kearney called Mr. Moore as a witness, and two parents and a former Hall High School student stood in the audience in support of Mr. Moore. They were not asked to take the stand as witnesses. The Board reviewed the documents presented by Attorney Heller, and reviewed specific instances of disparaging and derogatory remarks made by Mr. Moore directed at the Principal Smith. In addition, Mr. Moore had reported a threat of violence to the LR Police Department, and his written statement was included as part of the documentation. Mr. Moore indicated in his report that he took the threat to be of a serious and reportable nature\nas a result, the individual was charged with terroristic threatening. When Mr. Moore was called as a witness in the case in the Municipal Court of Pulaski County, he changed his story and indicated that she might have been just \"blowing off steam,\" and that he didn't think she would really have acted on her threats. The Board withdrew to deliberate at 11 :25 p.m. They returned to the board room at 11 :40 p.m. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 8, 2004 Page 3 Mr. Berkley made a motion stipulating that the District had proven evidence presented as listed below: 1. That Mr. Moore had disparaged and insulted the Principal and other LRSD administrators in a conversation at Hall High School with special education teacher Tandy Hunjan on August 21, 2003\nThat he had made insulting, derogatory and racially disparaging comments about the Principal to other staff members at Hall High School\nThat he refused to leave the Principal's office on August 12, 2003 after being directed to do so by the Principal\nThat he attempted to learn the Principal's social security number from a clerical staff member at Hall High School\nand That he initially refused to provide a statement about events witnessed when an individual disrupted the freshman orientation at Hall High School. 2. That Mr. Moore had engaged in other unprofessional actions which were detrimental to Hall High School as follows: He told LRSD administrators and LR Police officers that he had received a credible threat from a former Hall High School teacher. His statement resulted in the termination recommendation and prosecution of the teacher. Mr. Moore provided testimony at the trial\nhowever, he stated in court that he did not consider the threat to be credible. His testimony was inconsistent with statements previously given to and relied upon by the LRSD, the LR Police Department and the Pulaski County Prosecutors Office. Mr. Moore presented false and misleading information to the Director of Human Resources stating that he had been cleared of allegations that he engaged in abusive behavior towards a student, when in fact the charges had not been cleared. Mr. Moore improperly gained access to the confidential files of the Arkansas Department of Human Services and obtained information regarding an LRSD student. The motion was seconded by Mr. Day, and carried unanimously. Mr. Berkley made a motion to uphold the recommendation to terminate Mr. Kenneth Moore based on the above finding of facts. Mr. Kurrus seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING April 8, 2004 Page4 IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11 :42 p.m. on a motion by Dr. Mitchell, seconded by Ms. Strickland. APPROVED: L.J -~~ - 0 c..{ y, Secretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2004, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL Mr. Rose called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Six members of the Board were present at roll call\nMs. Strickland arrived at 5:50 p.m. In addition, ex officio representatives Lenora Nunnley, student at J.A. Fair High School, and Darnell Bell, teacher at Western Hills Elementary School, were also present. II. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOMING COMMENTS Mr. Rose welcomed the audience and asked Dr. Holmes to proceed with the presentation of recognitions and citations. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 Page2 Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Superintendent's Citations Dr. Holmes presented a citation to Caroline Allen, junior at Central High School. Caroline is the goalkeeper for the Lady Tigers soccer team, and was recently named the Gatorade Arkansas High School Girls Soccer Player of the Year. A superintendent's citation was presented to Jeffery Trimble, Jr. in recognition of his recently receiving the Youth Achievement Award from the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission. Jeffery attends Mann Magnet Middle School. Ryan Spencer Higgins was recognized for receiving the 2004 John W. Harris Leadership Award from the National Beta Club. Only 50 Junior Beta Club members nationwide were selected to receive this award. Ryan is an eighth grader at Dunbar Magnet Middle School. The Parkview Magnet School Women's Basketball Team received citations for winning the state 5-A championship. Coaches Lahoma Howard and Kiffany Davis were presented with citations. It was noted that this was the first time the Parkview Women's team had won a state championship. Coach Howard was recognized for being selected as the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Coach of the Year, and junior player Crystal Boyd was named Miss Basketball of the Year for 2004. Coaches William Hardiman and John Kelley were recognized , along with representative members of the Parkview men's indoor track team. This team won the state 5-A championship in indoor track - - a first for a team from the Little Rock School District. The state spelling bee champion, Anne Ye, was recognized for winning this competition for the second year in a row. Anne is an 8th grader from Dunbar Magnet Middle School. She will represent Arkansas at the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. in June. Members of the Mathcounts State championship team, coached by Trela Cook, received certificates of recognition from the Superintendent. Team members were Sho Mamiya and Miles McCullough, from Pulaski Heights Middle School, and Anne Ye and Peter Liu from Dunbar Magnet Middle School. These students will travel to Washington, DC for the national Mathcounts competition in May. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 Page 3 Certificates were presented to Susan Garner, Central High School yearbook advisor and journalism teacher, and members of the 2003 Central yearbook staff. Jessica Rutledge, this year's editor, was present to accept the citations. Taylor Publishing Company selected the 2003 Central Yearbook as the overall winner nationwide in the Theme and Design category. Representatives of Rotary Club 99, Karen Fetzer and Ron Boyeskie, were present to receive certificates of appreciation for a Rotary project in which every third grade student received a dictionary, and storybooks were placed in elementary school libraries. The project is coordinated through the ViPS office staff and Debbie Milam, who serves as the Rotary Club 99 Literacy Chair. Quiz Bowl championship teams were introduced and awarded certificates of recognition by Diane Rynders, LRSD Gifted \u0026amp; Talented Coordinator. Elementary Division I champions, from Jefferson Elementary School, were Andrew Manley, Joel Temple, Jane Bashaw, Avery Zorn, Sid Perry, April Terry, Madison Smith, Brendon Holmes, and Trey Finney. Their coach, Karin McAtee, and their principal, Roberta Mannon, were also present. The Elementary Division II champions were from Geyer Springs Elementary School. T earn members included Lakacia Lloyd, Chesery Lowe, Kristin Bell, Jenny Howell, Sarah Kline, Shane Burris, Damion Donovan, and Christopher Rodgers. Their coach Barbara Hodges, and their principal Donna Hall, were also present. The Middle School Division team was from Mann Magnet Middle School. Team members included Silas Altheimer, Cyrus Bahrassa, Dillon Hupp, Melissa Wilcox, and Jillian Peterson. Their coaches Bonnie Bumpers and Jason Finney were also recognized . The Mann team went on to win first place in the SA Junior High Division at the statewide competition. The state championship team included Silas Altheimer, Cyrus Bahrassa, Aaron Campbell, Dillon Hupp, Will Pierce and Dalton Wise. Lawrence Watts from Central High School was named Most Valuable Player from all of the 5-A high school teams in the state at the Governor's Quiz Bowl. His Coach, Lenora Murray, was present as well. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to Bill Gatewood and Georganne Cisco from the Old State House Museum for donation of the facility and volunteer services for the Quiz Bowl finals. Scott Morgan and Beth Collins were awarded certificates for hosting the preliminary competitions at Western Hills Elementary School. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 Page4 Students from Metropolitan Career \u0026amp; Technical Center recently participated in the Arkansas Skills USA competition in Hot Springs. Mike Peterson introduced the students and their instructors, and each of them was given a certificate of recognition for their achievement. The instructors and students are listed: Instructor/ Course Student Award Darrell Berry / Micah Davidson Gold - Photooraohv Advertising Design Erin Richey Bronze - Photography State Pin Desion Award Carl Grummer I Jeff Merkt Bronze - Technical Drafting Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting \u0026amp; Design Jordan Brown State \u0026amp; National Skills USA Courtesy Coros Linda Soderling / Cosmetology Katrina Brown Silver - Hair stvlino Shammeka Starks Silver - Nails Chealse McClendon Silver - Nails Jakita Bass Bronze - Nails LaTonva Rauls Bronze - Model Chef Woody Powell / DeAndrea Gooden Gold - Commercial Bakina Culinary Arts A'Nvseian Lane Silver - Commercial Bakina Steve Averil/ Doug Petz Gold - Diesel Truck Diesel Technology Jonathan Motl Silver - Diesel Truck Scottie Elmore Bronze - Diesel Truck Robert Belk Gold - Diesel Farm Justin Wilson Silver - Diesel Farm Jason Bredlow Bronze - Diesel Farm James Birtcher / Joshua Stramiello Gold - Extemporaneous Speaking Law Enforcement Carla Stallings/ Brian Kelly Gold - Job Interview Medical Professions Mitchell Perry / Robin Dixon Bronze - Graphic Communications Printing Technology Jerald White/ Paul Wilson Bronze - Secondarv Weldina Welding Toby Lutman, Kris Doan, Bronze - Quiz Bowl Jesse Delling, Aaron Kubli, Wilson Paul In addition, Carl Grummer I Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting \u0026amp; Design Instructor at Metropolitan received the Skills USA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award for Outstanding Service to Arkansas Skills USA. The final Superintendent's citations were given to the ex officio representatives to the Board for the Month of April: Darnell Bell, teacher at Western Hills Elementary School, and Lenora Nunnley, student at J. A. Fair Magnet High School. B. Remarks from Citizens Vanessa Hampton, the Student Council Sponsor at Parkview Magnet High, introduced Derrick Rainey, Reginald Cleaver and Carlton Wamble. These students participated in the recent statewide Student Council conference held at Parkview. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 Page 5 Thirty schools from around the state participated in the conference, and the student council representatives were present to thank the Board and the Superintendent for their contributions to the success of the conference. City Year sponsored a community service activity, the Superintendent addressed the group at the opening event, and Board Member Bryan Day was recognized for his contributions to the conference through the City of Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department. Anne Williams, fourth grade teacher at Carver Magnet Elementary School, addressed the Board regarding the attendance component of the PTAS evaluation instrument. She stated that although she has accumulated 62 days of sick leave, she was given a poor evaluation, below basic, for missing a few days of school during a recent illness. She and other teachers want the Board to reconsider this component of the evaluation process and to work with the union to come up with a method of evaluation that does not penalize a teacher for being ill or for having to use sick time when another family member is ill. C. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association Grainger Ledbetter thanked the negotiations team for the cooperative process in coming to agreement for all the various employee groups. He stated that they were almost complete and that teachers were especially encouraged by the $3,000 stipend that would be available to teachers who complete the National Board Certification process. IV. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Remarks from Board Members - Mr. Rose made comments regarding the LISA Academy and the recent announcement that the school would be located in the far western part of the city. He stated that the State Board of Education should reconsider their approval of this charter school because taking it out of the inner city will drastically change the dynamics of the school and the resulting enrollment will have a negative impact on the LRSD enrollment. He stated that he personally had received three recruiting letters from LISA, and that he is appalled that state funds will be taken from the public schools to fund this private academy. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 Page6 Mr. Kurrus continued on the topic of LISA Academy, stating that an estimated $600,000 will be taken from the LRSD to fund this private school for the approximately 107 students who have enrolled thus far from our District's boundaries. He thanked the two State Board of Education members who voted against LISA, and he stated the ADE might want to reconsider their approval after seeing how they have changed the basic plans from application to implementation. B. Student Assignment Report Mr. Babbs did not have a formal report, but did provide the list of names recommended to serve on the Student Assignment Committee. He will contact all of these individuals and coordinate a meeting to begin the process of reviewing the current attendance zones and school assignment policies and procedures. Dr. Daugherty has been asked to co-chair as the Board's representative on the committee. C. Budget Update Dr. Stewart was present, but had nothing to report. D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects Mr. Eaton reviewed the written report provided by Mr. Goodman and printed in the Board's agenda. E. Internal Auditors Report Mr. Becker was present and noted that his report was printed in the agenda. He reported that the recent United Way Day of Caring had resulted in community service projects at eight of our schools. F. Technology Update Ms. Neal highlighted topics printed in the report provided for the agenda. The Technology Center is scheduled to open in June, and Board members were invited to tour at their convenience. Two professional development days are scheduled next week, and staff will be involved in computer training on those days, teachers as well as administrators and other staff. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 Page 7 G. OCR Compliance Review Karen Broadnax, ESL SupeNisor, provided a written report for the Board's review and approval. The findings of the OCR review and investigation were printed in the agenda, and evidence was included indicating that the District had satisfactorily fulfilled the terms of the Commitment to Resolve. Mr. Day made a motion to accept the report as presented. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS A. Minutes Minutes from the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on March 25, and from a special meeting held on April 8, 2004, were presented for review and approval. There were no corrections noted and the minutes were approved as submitted. B. Personnel Changes Routine personnel changes were printed in the Board's agenda. Dr. Holmes recommended approval. Mr. Kurrus made the motion to approve the changes\nMr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. VI. SCHOOL SERVICES A. Summer Educational Programs Dennis Glasgow reviewed a proposal for providing summer enrichment programs on a pilot basis to students who need reinforcement of basic skills, and for students who need credit recovery for failing courses in secondary school. The District is challenged to find a variety of educational opportunities for student enrichment. Mr. Glasgow reviewed the RFP and explained the recent state legislation that requires the District to offer free credit recovery courses for those students who are in the free and reduced lunch socio-economic status. Since budgetary requirements were still unknown, Mr. Day made a motion to table. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 Page8 VII. BUSINESS SERVICES A. Regulation: GBEA-R - Conflict of Interest An explanation of the requirements for compliance with Arkansas statute 6-24- 101, Act 1599 of 2001, was provided in the Board's agenda. Mr. Paradis presented the regulations to implement our compliance. No vote was required. B. Request for Dedication of Right of Way: Parkview Magnet High School Mr. Eaton provided a request to dedicate to the City of Little Rock a right-of-way easement on 26th Street near Parkview High School to fulfill the requirement of a conditional use permit. This easement is on the east side of the campus and will not detract in any way from the operations of the school. Street and drainage improvements will be made in this area, and will benefit access and traffic around the school property. Mr. Day moved to approve the right of way easement\nMr. Berkley seconded the motion. It carried unanimously. C. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve the acceptance of recent donations to schools and Departments within the District. The donations are listed in the following chart. Student ex officio, Lenora Nunnley, read the items listed in the Board's agenda. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the donated items\nMs. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Central High School $848.00 for bus expenses for 9t \" grade Leslie Golden and Susan Nichols students to attend a production of Arkansas Repertory Theatre Romeo \u0026amp; Juliet at the Repertory Theatre The novel, \"Bleachers,\" by author John Kevin Crass of the Friday, Eldredge \u0026amp; Grisham to each member of the Tiger Clark Law Firm Football Team. Total value of the donation, $1 ,603.49 Cloverdale Magnet Middle Burger coupons, valued at McDonalds, RCN Enterprises, Inc. School approximately $500.00 to be used as student incentives A framed oil painting of the school, Mr. Carey Hilburn valued at approximately $350.00, to be hung in the front office REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 22, 2004 Page 9 DONATIONS OF PROPERTY (continued) SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Mabelvale Magnet Middle Seven computer tables and a portable Fidelity Information Services, Inc. School AV computer station for the technology through Becky Bowling center of the new library. Total value approximately $1,400. LRSD Assorted office furniture and a Canon Mark Ross, Ross \u0026amp; Ross, PA typewriter, valued at approximately $100. Two Mark 100 AF Metal/Weapon Little Rock National Airport Detection Systems with an extra control module, valued at approximately $7,500. D. Financial Report The monthly financial summary reports were provided to the Board as part of the printed agenda. Dr. Stewart was present to review the reports and respond to questions. VIII. CLOSING REMARKS The Superintendent briefly reviewed upcoming events as printed in the District's calendar. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. APPROVED: 5-JO . 0 t.f R. Micheal Dau LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 13, 2004 The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2004, immediately preceding the regularly scheduled agenda meeting, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Mike Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Larry Berkley ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER President Tony Rose called the special meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Six members of the Board were present at roll call\nMr. Berkley was absent. In addition, ex officio representatives were also present: Susan Bonominio, teacher at Williams Magnet School, and Keenan Williams, student at Hall High School. II. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of reviewing Summer Educational Program recommendations and to authorize the budget required to conduct those programs. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 13, 2004 Page2 SUMMER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Dennis Glasgow reviewed the recommendations and provided the Board with a brief background of the process used to develop the summer enrichment and credit recovery summer school programs. This item had been presented previously in the April Board meeting, however action was tabled at that time pending additional budget information. Mr. Day made a motion to approve the recommended budget for the proposed summer programs. Dr. Daugherty seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. APPROVED: 'J-\n)O. O'f LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT May 10, 2004 Ann Marshall, Federal Monitor Office of Desegregation Monitoring One Union National Plaza 124 West Capitol, Suite 1895 Little Rock, AR 72201 Dear Ms. Marshall: RECEIVED MAY 11 2004 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING I am enclosing minutes of the LRSD Board of Directors meetings held on March 25 and April 8, 2004. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can provide additional information. Enclosures Sincerely, ~ Beverly J. Griffin Executive Assistant to the Superintendent 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501) 447-1002 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 19, 2004 RECEIVED JUL 1 3 200\nDESE OFFICE OF GREGATIDN f,,ONfTORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Daugherty ALSO PRESENT: Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER President Tony Rose called the special meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Six members of the Board were present at roll call\nDr. Daugherty was absent. II. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called for the purpose of considering the consultant's recommendations for the position of superintendent of schools EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Berkley made a motion to convene an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried 6-0. The Board returned from executive session at 8:45 p.m. and reported that no action was taken. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING May 19, 2004 Page2 IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. APPROVED:~ .l l(  Oc./ LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 RECEIVED JUL 1 ,'.\u0026gt; 2004 DESEGREG1:rtif OF f,,ONITORING The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2004, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The meeting date was rescheduled from May 27 to accommodate the annual high school graduation ceremonies. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Micheal Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Morris L. Holmes, Interim Superintendent Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Mr. Rose called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Six members of the Board were present at roll call\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 6:55 p.m. In addition, ex officio representatives Susan Bonominio, teacher at Williams Magnet Elementary School, and Keenan Williams, student at Hall High School, were also present. 11. PROCEDURAL MATTERS/ WELCOMING COMMENTS Mr. Rose welcomed the audience and asked Dr. Holmes to proceed with the presentation of recognitions and citations. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May20,2004 Page2 Ill. REPORTS/RECOGNITIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Superintendent's Citations Dr. Holmes announced that Yang Dai had been selected as a Presidential Scholar, one of 141 selected this year nationwide. She will be recognized with the other selected students June 19 - 22 in Washington. DC. Yang could not be present, but the citation presentation included recognition of many achievements\nYang earned perfect scores on the ACE and the SAT, and has chosen to graduate early to attend Princeton in the fall of 2004. Students at Cloverdale Magnet Middle School were recognized for successful participation in the Economics Fair at Henderson State University. Their teacher, Amy Walker, was present and introduced the winning students, Theo Pippins, Aisha McDonald, and Mahogany McClure. Amanda Verma, a junior at Central High School, was recognized for her participation in the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Baltimore, MD. Amanda won first place in the medicine and health category, for research done at UAMS under the direction of Dr. Thomas Kelly. Amanda received a $16,000 scholarship and a trip to London in June to participate in the International Youth Science Forum. Kristian Henderson was selected to receive a $25,000 scholarship in the annual Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program. The scholarship is provided in coordination with the American Association of School Administrators, and Kristian, a junior at Central High School, was selected as one of nine national winners. She will attend the awards ceremony in Riverwoods, Illinois this summer. Kris Zumwalt, a seventh grade student at Cloverdale Magnet Middle School, won first place in the Sybil Nash Abrams Memorial Student Poetry Contest. The award included a cash award and an invitation to attend the Poets' Roundtable of Arkansas Spring Workshop in Springdale this summer. Members of the Geyer Springs Neighborhood Association attended the meeting in recognition of the newly formed BFI Children of Promise Scholarship Foundation. Donna Hall, principal of Geyer Springs Elementary School, Willie Hinton, Ward 2 Alderman, and Dale Stevener, General Manager of BFI were present. Joan Adcock, member-at-large of the City of Little Rock Board of Directors, read the poem Children of Promise, written by Joa Stafford-Humphrey. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 Page 3 The Children of Promise fund will provide scholarships for Geyer Springs students who maintain good grades and citizenship throughout their middle and high school years. Their achievements will be tracked, and the scholarship funds will be made available when they enter post-secondary educational programs. Terese Klaus, a sixth grade social studies and science teacher at Henderson Magnet Middle School, was recently named the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year by the Bowman Road Sam's Club store. Ms. Klaus is a first year teacher, and was nominated by her principal, Marvin Burton. Jo Evelyn Elston, Director of Pupil Services, introduced members of her staff and student representatives of participating Peer Helpers groups. As a community service project, students raised $5,520, which was donated to The Arkansas Rice Depot. Students from Carver Magnet Elementary School raised over $1 ,000.00 and students from Booker Magnet Elementary School raised over $900.00. School Counselors Tracy Thompson, Vivian Johnson and Tammy Ringler were present as well. The District's Director of Human Resources, Beverly Williams, was recognized for her recent election to a three-year term on the Alumni Association Board of Hendrix College in Conway. Bryan Day, Zone 3 representative to the Board, was recognized for becoming certified as an Honor Board Member by the Arkansas School Boards Association. The certification indicates completion of 15 hours of mandatory and voluntary school board member training. Several employees were recognized on their recent retirement from the LRSD: Edith Blythe, Ollie Bradford, Mary Jane Cheatham, Larry Cobbs, Barbara Folsom, Sarah Williams, and Joyce Wyatt. Each of them received a plaque in appreciation for their many years of service to the District. The final Superintendent's citations were given to the ex officio representatives to the Board for the Month of May: Suzanne Bonaminio, teacher at Williams Magnet Elementary School, and Keenan Williams, student at Hall High School. B. Partners in Education Prior to recognition of the partnerships, Debbie Milam announced the District's total number of volunteer service hours, which was celebrated recently at the annual VIPS Night for the Stars. A total of 464,000 volunteer hours accumulated during the 2003-04 school year, valued at over half-million dollars. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May20,2004 Page4 IV. Ms. Milam presented one new business and school partnership for the Board's adoption: Baseline Elementary School, represented by Charlotte Cornice, in partnership with McDonald's on Geyer Springs \u0026amp; Baseline Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the formation of the partnership\nMs. Strickland seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. C. Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association Katherine Wright Knight announced a recent gift to the District's Mah/on Martin Staff Development Library at the Instructional Resource Center\n$2,200 worth of digital camera equipment will be available for teachers to use on loan. Ms. Knight thanked Dr. Holmes for his service to the District over the past few months. She thanked the Board for having the foresight to bring him in as the interim superintendent, and she expressed hope that he would be considered as the next permanent superintendent. She stated that this had been a very good year with no major public crises, due in part to respect and admiration for Dr. Holmes' leadership. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS A. Remarks from Board Members Dr. Mitchell reported that she had attended the SECME Awards Program, coordinated by Jo Evelyn Elston and the Pupil Services staff. She commended the students on their work and remarked that their \"amazing projects\" were evidence of what can be achieved when students start early taking math, science and technology courses. Dr. Mitchell also attended the Bob Sarver Memorial Banquet to recognize students who help each other and learn to \"give back\" to their peers. Mr. Kurrus expressed pride and appreciation for a successful school year. He thanked parents, students, teachers, and all who were involved in making the educational experience a positive one for his children and all students in the LRSD. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 Page 5 Mr. Kurrus commented briefly on the commemoration of the May 17, 1954 ruling by Justice Earl Warren, known as the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling. He had attended a community meeting where Attorney Chris Mercer spoke on the topic of \"separate but unequal\" and he stressed the importance of positive attitudes and \"getting to know our neighbors.\" Mr. Day congratulated all the high school students who would be graduating the following week from LRSD high schools. He thanked his fellow Board members for the good experiences he has had over the past eight months. Mr. Rose thanked the LRSD and all who have been involved in providing an excellent education to his daughter. Ms. Strickland commented on the report provided in the Board's agenda regarding the newly formed Student Assignment committee. She thanked the committee members for agreeing to serve, and asked that future meetings not be scheduled on Wednesday nights. B. Student Assignment Report Mr. Babbs was not present, but had provided a written report for the Board's agenda. The report included a brief summary regarding the first meeting of the Student Assignment Committee, notice and recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling, and an update on the process of the District's attempt to expand Pre-K programs. C. Budget Update Dr. Stewart briefed the Board on the process being utilized to prioritize the budget. Department managers had submitted their wish lists and the process of prioritizing would begin with a detailed review with the Superintendent and Cabinet members. On the revenue projections, no revisions of the original estimated state aid had yet been provided, but notice of tax assessments indicate an increase in the average growth projections. The reappraisals are becoming effective gradually and will impact revenue incrementally as those taxes are collected. Dr. Holmes made brief remarks regarding the budget process, and stated that he would be coordinating the meetings for discussion of projected revenue and establishing a reasonable fund balance. He wanted the public to be aware that the revenue dollars are limited, and that reduction in expenditures should be expected in order to maintain a reasonable balance and provide the salaries promised to employees. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 Page 6 D. Construction Report: Proposed Bond Projects Mr. Eaton reviewed the report provided by Mr. Goodman and printed in the Board's agenda. Construction projects across the District are underway and many will be completed over the summer. Mr. Eaton also detailed several moves that will be accomplished over the summer, with students at Wakefield returning to their new building, and students from Mitchell moving to the Badgett School building while renovations are underway at their school. E. Internal Auditors Report Mr. Becker reviewed the report printed in the Board's agenda. No additional information was requested. F. Technology Update Ms. Neal reported briefly on the highlights of the report provided in the agenda. She noted that staff development technology sessions held on May 3 were well attended and that teachers were gaining technology experience and expertise at a fast pace. Ms. Neal also noted that Henderson Health-Science Magnet Middle School is installing and implementing an EAST lab. Approximately half of the E-rate applications have been approved and appeals are in process for the half that were questioned or denied. V. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS A. Minutes Minutes from the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on April 22, and from a special meeting held on May 13, 2004, were presented for review and approval. There were no corrections noted and the minutes were approved as submitted. B. Personnel Changes Routine personnel changes were printed in the Board's agenda. The administration requested and recommended approval. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the changes\nDr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 Page? C. Rehire of Current Staff Members In addition to the routine personnel matters, the administration recommended approval to rehire all current LRSD employees with the exception of those who hold positions funded with grant funds which end prior to June 30, 2005. Mr. Kurrus made the motion to approve the administration's recommendation\nMr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried 6-0. D. Contract Negotiations Contracts negotiated with the LR Classroom Teachers Association were presented for the Board's review and approval. The changes apply to the 2004-05 school year and affect previously negotiated agreements with transportation employees, including bus drivers, aides, and monitors, and with the District's security officers. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to ratify the agreements reached by the negotiating teams for transportation and security employees. Mr. Day seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. VI. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION A. Federal Grant: Smaller Learning Communities Linda Austin reported that she had submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Education for a Smaller Learning Communities grant for Central and Fair High Schools. The grant would provide $749,928 to restructure the schools into smaller learning communities based on students' career and academic interests. The proposal, when implemented, would improve overall academic achievement in reading and mathematics and would enhance teachers' professional development opportunities and incorporate research-based strategies into the instructional day. It is expected that notification will be made by the end of September. Mr. Berkley moved to authorize the administration to maintain the submission. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. B. Federal Grant: Community Technology Center Ms. Austin reported on a second Federal grant proposal for a Community Technology Center grant, in partnership with EAST, Inc. to expand the Central High School 9th grade technology center. The amount of the application was $500,000 with an equal in-kind match requirement. The proposal would expand access to technology and training for residents of the REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 Page 8 Central High community, provide after school, Saturday and summer programs for students and the community, and enhance teachers' technology-based strategies through increased professional development opportunities. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to authorize the submission\nMr. Berkley seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. C. State Grant: 21 st Century Community Learning Center With the Board's authorization, a proposal to fund a five-year 21 st Century Community Learning Center grant will be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Education. The funds would provide a community learning center at Mabelvale Magnet Middle School which would provide after school, before school, Saturday and summer learning programs. The proposal requests a total of $540,000 over a five-year period. Mr. Berkley moved approval of the submission. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. State Grant: Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant Lucy Neal presented a request for the Board to maintain a submission to the Arkansas Department of Education for an EEET (Enhancing Education Through Technology) Grant. The application was due on May 13, 2004. The grant was submitted in partnership with the North Little Rock and Pulaski County Special School Districts, and would provide a total of $300,000 to provide training for teachers in using the mobile Alphasmart technology labs at Cloverdale Middle School, Henderson Middle School, Mabelvale Magnet Middle School, and Southwest Middle School. The LRSD's share of the grant would be $100,000 and no matching funds are required. Ms. Strickland moved to approve the administration's request to maintain the grant submission. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. E. State Grant: Arkansas Better Chance for School Success The Early Childhood Department staff submitted a request for the Board's review and approval of an application to the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education for funding of programs for three and four year old children who reside in the LRSD. The ABCSS (Arkansas Better Chance for School Success) program provides early access to educational experiences to pre-school children who are \"educationally deprived\" as defined by Act 49 of 2004. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 Page 9 The proposal would provide up to $5.5 million from the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Early Childhood Education. Dr. Stewart responded to questions regarding the District's current funding of early childhood programs and how this money would be used to expand and enhance what the LRSD is already funding . Dr. Mitchell made a motion to approve the request for application. Ms. Strickland seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. F. Adoption of Health Textbooks The Health textbook adoption committee provided their recommendations for the replacement of textbooks for the District's health education courses. Health has traditionally been offered as an elective in grades 9 through 12, and as part of the physical education curriculum in 6th grade. Health will be added to the science curriculum at the 5th grade level in the 2004-05 school year. Age appropriate recommendations for textbook adoption were presented for the Board's review and approval. Larry Berkley and Sue Strickland served as the Board's representatives on the adoption committees. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the selections of the committee\nMs. Strickland seconded the motion. It carried unanimously. G. Adoption of Family \u0026amp; Consumer Science Textbooks/ Industrial Technology Education Textbooks Textbook recommendations for Family Consumer Science and Industrial Technology for grades 7 through 9 were presented for the Board's review and approval. Carol Green, the Career and Technical Education Director, headed the review committee, and all Family and Consumer Science middle and high school teachers were given the opportunity to provide input and recommendations for the adoption. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the list of textbooks presented for review. Dr. Mitchell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. VII. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES A. Recommendations for Compliance with Act 1220 of 2003 Margo Bushmiaer, Coordinator of Health Services, presented a recommendation to bring the LRSD into compliance with Act 1220 of 2003. This legislation mandates a school nutrition and physical activity advisory committee that will include members of the Board, administrative staff, food service personnel, teachers, parents, students, health professionals and REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 Page 10 community members. A roster of the members of the Physical Activity Advisory Committee was presented for the Board's approval. Mr. Berkley made a motion to approve the recommended committee. Mr. Day seconded the motion, and it carried 7-0. B. CARE Program Tuition Increase Jo Evelyn Elston, Director of Pupil Services, presented a recommendation to increase the amount charged for the District's before and after school CARE Program by $15.00 per month\nfrom the current $110 per month to $125.00 per month. CARE is a self-supporting program, and the proposed increase would bring the revenue in line with expenses that will incur when CARE employees are given the raises approved by the Board for all LRSD personnel. Dr. Mitchell moved to approve the recommended increase. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. C. Student Handbook Revisions, 2004-05 Dr. Watson provided recommendations for the revision of the 2004-05 student handbook. At the request of the student representative to the Board, a review of Rule 26 will be conducted, which designates the sanctions for possession of a cell phone or pager. The Board had discussed this request at the agenda meeting, and Dr. Watson agreed to review the suggestion with discipline/ handbook committee members and building principals. Ms. Strickland moved to approve the handbook revisions as printed in the Board's agenda. Mr. Kurrus seconded the motion and it carried 7-0. Dr. Watson will return at the June agenda meeting with the results of the review for the Board's information and a possible revision or amendment. VIII. BUSINESS SERVICES A. Donations of Property The Board was asked to approve the acceptance of recent donations to schools and Departments within the District. The donations are listed in the following chart. Student ex officio, Keenan Williams, read the items listed in the Board's agenda. Dr. Mitchell made a motion to accept the donated items\nMr. Day seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May 20, 2004 Page 11 SCHOOUDEPARTMENT ITEM DONOR Central High School $500.00 cash to the CHS Jazz Band Regions Financial Corp. $100.00 cash to the CHS Lacrosse Joe \u0026amp; Sage Arnold Club $750.00 cash to the CHS Jazz Concert Donnie Pointer / Coca-Cola Benefit Geyer Springs Elementary $100.00 cash to the Early Childhood Jeffrey M. Graham, Attorney Department Pulaski Heights Elementary $1 ,200 cash for trophies and books for Entergy Engineering Dept. most improved readers Pulaski Heights Middle $2,000.00 cash to the PHMS Winthrop and Lisenne Rockefeller School Mathcounts team for travel expenses to National Competition in Washington, DC LRSD Three printers, one fax machine and Jean Sonk assorted computer cables and wires, valued at $200.00 B. Financial Report The monthly financial summary reports were provided to the Board as part of the printed agenda. Mr. Milhollen was present to review the reports and respond to questions. IX. CLOSING REMARKS The Superintendent asked Dr. Lacey to review the upcoming high school graduation dates and middle school commencement ceremony schedule. X. STUDENT DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS Dr. Watson presented summary information for two students being recommended for expulsion from the District. The first student, Anthony Speakman, was a 10th grade student at Hall High school. It was reported that Anthony was in possession of a loaded gun on the school campus. Anthony stated that he found the gun on the school grounds\nwitnesses stated that Anthony had shown the gun to students during the lunch period on the previous day. One of the witnesses took a police officer to Anthony's home, and the weapon was located there. REGULAR BOARD MEETING May20,2004 Page 12 The administration recommended a one-year expulsion as required by Arkansas Law. If the courts do not assign Anthony to a detention facility, it is recommended that he be placed at the Juvenile Justice Center Step One program. Mr. Berkley moved to approve the recommendation for one-year expulsion and placement at the JJC for Anthony Speakman. Mr. Kurrus seconded the motion and it carried 4-2, with Dr. Daugherty and Ms. Strickland voting against the motion. Board members asked Dr. Watson to note in the record that if the student was not placed in a detention facility on the weapons charge, he had a right to a Board appeal hearing Terrell Price was a 9th grade student assigned to the Alternative Leaming Center. Terrell and three other students were on the football field at McClellan High School after school on February 18, 2004. Witnesses stated that Terrell pulled a gun and fired into the air, then ran into the community behind the school. A young man who was standing near Geyer Springs Road was hit by a bullet at the same time the shots were fired on the football field. Terrell did not have an administrative disciplinary hearing because he was detained by the Juvenile Courts and has been assigned to the Juvenile Justice Center awaiting his court appearance on separate and unrelated charges. The administration recommended a one-year expulsion as required by Arkansas law. If the courts release Terrell from the JJC before the calendar year expires, the LRSD will reassign him to that program. Mr. Kurrus moved to approve the administration's recommendation. Mr. Berkley seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. APPROVED: ~ -~4-0i Robert M. Daerty, Secretary LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT 810 WEST MARKHAM STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS MINUTES SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 8, 2004 RECEIVED JUL 1 -3 2004 DES OFFICE OF EGREGAT/ON fr10NITORJNG The Board of Directors of the Little Rock School District held a special session at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building, 810 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. President Tony Rose presided. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tony Rose Larry Berkley Mike Daugherty Bryan Day Baker Kurrus Katherine Mitchell Sue Strickland MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Beverly Griffin, Recorder of Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER President Tony Rose called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Six members of the Board were present at roll call\nDr. Daugherty arrived at 5:07 p.m. II. PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The meeting was called in response to a petition from Concerned Citizens United. Mr. Rose addressed the audience and stated that 45 minutes would be allotted for the group to make their presentation. Each Board member would then be allowed an opportunity to made comments. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 8, 2004 Page2 Ill. PRESENTATION/ SPEAKERS Mark Perry, Executive Director of New Futures for Youth, introduced himself as a committed supporter of the LRSD. He expressed appreciation for Dr. Morris Holmes and the work that Dr. Holmes had done over the past year as interim superintendent. Mr. Perry asked the Board to carefully consider the qualities and qualifications of the person selected to be the next superintendent. He asked whether that person would stay in Little Rock for a number of years, and whether that person would come here with a commitment to the community that Dr. Holmes has exhibited. He stressed the importance of seeking the input of the community when selecting the next Superintendent of Schools. Otis Tyler asked the Board to review the \"gaps\" that exist in the community beyond test score and achievement gaps. He noted the \"gaps\" exist in housing, city services in specified neighborhoods, infrastructure, income levels, and the differences in the educational background of parents or grandparents who are raising children. He stated that Concerned Citizens United was interested in promoting \"direct democracy\" and had a desire to engage the District's Board and administration in robust conversation that would lead to reasoned and informed judgments. Annie Abrams stated that Concerned Citizens United was organized with the intent of serving as an impetus to include all citizens, parents and other community members in ensuring academic achievement for all children, especially those from lower income neighborhoods. She stated that CCU was challenged to confront the LRSD Board in order to gain a participatory role in the selection of the next Superintendent of the LRSD. She stated that Morris Holmes would provide stability that had not been present during the past few years in the LRSD, and she expressed a firm belief that he would remain committed to the children of this city. She expressed confidence that the LRSD would continue to produce \"thinkers\" and committed citizens for the 21st century. Kathy Wells introduced herself as a community activist anti a member of the CCU. She recommended Morris Holmes for the position of Superintendent of Schools and stated that the Board had made a grave mistake by not offering an interview to Dr. Holmes. She stated that the Board could rectify that mistake by allowing an interview immediately. Ms. Wells listed Dr. Holmes' past work history and experience as a teacher, principal, and Superintendent of a large school district. She stated that Dr. Holmes had a reputation for being a hard worker who inspired leadership. Ms. Wells reminded the Board that they had adopted a Strategic Plan that was developed through participation with members of the community and she asked them to follow through on the plan that they adopted. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING June 8, 2004 Page 3 IV. Dr. George Blevins presented a PowerPoint slide show that compared statistics and demographic information through a variety of charts and graphs. The information provided was a result of his research of the websites of the school districts where the candidates for the LRSD Superintendency are currently employed. Terrance Bolden reviewed the purpose of the incorporation of the group Concerned Citizens United. He stated that community members were disenfranchised, and that the LRSD Board had an opportunity to make things right by taking action that is fair and right. He stated support for Morris Holmes, and said that the Board and the community owed Dr. Holmes a degree of dignity and respect for his 35 - 40 year career as an educator, and for the year that he gave as Interim Superintendent. 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His service began in World War II with battles in the Pacific and continued into Korea, where he participated in the Inchon Landing and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. He also spent time post-World War II in Europe with the headquarters of the U.S. European Command. He describes in detail the Inchon Landing and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, including Marine Corps strategy and mortar rounds. He recounts working with the Army of the Republic of Korea against the North Korean Army and the arrival of the Chinese Army.","Bill Bates was a Marine officer during World War II and the Korean War.","WILLIAM L. BATES, JR. VETERANS HISTORY INTERVIEW Atlanta History Center January 21, 2003 Interviewer: Lynn Lowance Transcriber: Stephanie McKinnell Lynn Lowance: [This is] January 21, 2004, and this is the beginning of an interview with William L. Bates, Jr., at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Bates is, how old are you? Bill Bates: 82. Int: 82 years old, having been born on March 8, 1921. My name is Lynn Lowance, and I'll be the interviewer. Mr. Bates, could you state for the recording what war and branch of the services you were in, your rank, and where you served. BB: That's a long history. I was in World War II. I enlisted as a private first class in 1942. And I served in the .Marine Corps until July 1965. I was in World War II and Korean War. The places where I served are numerous of course. I can get to them later on as we, as we pass through this interview. LL: Could you tell me a little bit about your early life, where you were born? BB: I was born in Columbia, South Carolina. My parents moved to Atlanta when I was just an infant, and I grew up in Atlanta. We lived in Ansley Park, and I went to Tenth Street School on Juniper Street for a while. I went to Tenth Street School then O'Keefe Junior High and then Boys' High School and then Emory University. Then I went to University of Pennsylvania to do graduate work. LL: What field? BB: It was a scholarship, a _____ given by the ____ Foundation. And I was there in Philadelphia when World War II broke out. LL: Were you drafted or did you enlist? BB: No I was still just 20 years old, so I was not subject to the draft when it broke out. Since, matter of fact, I came back to Atlanta and tried to get in the Army Air Corps because I had a pilot's license. But anyhow I couldn't, I had some problems with my eyes. I tried the Navy and they said I had problems with my eyes. Then this friend of mine from the Marine Corps came down, Jack Mc_____ a fellow from Savannah. He said the Marine Corps didn't care whether I could see or not, I couldn't fly but I went ahead and joined the Corps. Shortly thereafter, I went to Quantico for officer training. While there, I was offered and accepted a regular commission in the Marine Corps. I stayed at Quantico in the schools there as an officer instructor for some time and then went to sea school and then went to the USS Lexington. Well first I went to the USS General William Mitchell, a transport where I had a small detachment of I think myself and twenty eight men. LL: Tell me about your boot camp and training experiences, what was that like? BB: Well of course, we had some of the finest NCOs in the world as our instructors and very competent officers as well. LL: Do you remember any of their names? BB: Oh, there's Felix Daniel was a gunnery sergeant, fellow by the name of ________ was one of our sergeants. Berryhill was another one. Eubanks was a platoon leader, Stout was a platoon leader. LL: What makes them stand out in your mind? BB: You know it's hard to say, probably the fact that they were, they had some complete integrity as individuals. They were all very hard on us physically and mentally but only to toughen us I think. And it was a very rewarding experience because you did leave behind civilian practices and come into a different culture, which is what the whole thing is about. LL: What would a typical day have been like? BB: Well we got up I think probably about five o'clock. We'd go out for the morning run which was generally a couple miles. Then we'd come in for breakfast. Then we'd have classes in various military subjects all throughout the day and then secure at night around I guess 5:30 or 6 and have supper and go to bed. LL: So you said you went on from there to, what was the first ship you were on? BB: It was the Gen. William Mitchell, AP114. It was a troop ship, it was one of a class of ship that were built, this particular ship was manned by the Coast Guard. It had a Marine detachment and had a small Army troop detachment on it, Navy doctors, Navy chaplain. It was everything except the U.S. Air Force and that hadn't been invented then. LL: How many people? BB: Hm? LL: How many people would you say were on the ship? BB: Ship's _____ probably a couple hundred, but it would carry 3,000 troops, and it was fast, so it usually almost always traveled alone, depending on good information and speed to keep it out of the way of submarines. Traveled a couple of times to Casa Blanca and then a couple of times to, one time to Ireland, then a couple of times into Liverpool. When we came back to Norfolk and went through a canal out to Melbourne and then to Bombay. Then came back and picked up a bunch of Marines at _______ including General Ray Davis who recently died, medal of honor winner, wonderful man, first rate Marine. And came on back to the states and I was transferred from the Mitchell to the Lexington which is a Sealey 16 aircraft carrier, one of that, at that time they were largest carriers that we had. It had 104 planes on board, it had a Marine detachment of myself and two officers and about sixty men. We, I joined the ship in Atok, which is an atoll out in the middle of nowhere and we went into the Philippines for a little bit and went up and participated in some raids against the Japanese homeland. LL: Do you remember when this was? BB: Oh this would have been in late '44 probably maybe mid '44. Then we came back to the states to get some repairs done, went back out. I forgot which trip we participated in the attack on Iwo Jima. LL: Could you tell me something about that, describe that. BB: Well, I was not ashore, I was on the ship, so I don't really know anything about the physical attack on the land. LL: Did you see any of it from the ship? BB: No, no, the carriers stand out to sea, we need room to launch and recover planes. They don't generally, you don't see much land if you're on an aircraft carrier unless you repair them. But then we came back to Seattle, Puget Sound for refitting, then back out, more raids. Then the war ended. We, I remember that we had just gotten the word that the armistice was being signed and then went over the speaker system that there were some bogies coming in, and Halsey was aboard, and he said are they bogies, and the answer was yes, sir. And he said well shoot them down but do it in a friendly fashion. So… LL: And did you? BB: Yes. When we steamed in Tokyo Bay under the Coast Guard naval base and landed, made up a fleet marine regiment made up of men, us and from the ship's detachments. And went ashore to secure the naval base and naval air station which they had there. And we were ashore for several days. When we came back to the ship they wouldn't let us anywhere beyond the gangway because all of were ridden with lice, so they rigged a fumigation tent, we got on the ship, and went in this fumigation tent, kill all the lice before they'd let us back aboard. LL: Did you have much contact with the Japanese when you were off the ship? BB: No. Not much. They were very peaceable. I went with a bunch of fellows in a JEEP and the JEEP broke down near nightfall, and I sent the others back and one man stayed with me not realizing what was happening, it was, got cold so we went knocking on a couple doors, and this Japanese invited us in and gave us some tea and we were waiting for hopefully some, somebody to come out and rescue the JEEP and us. And this was tough looking Jap walked in, you know and he looked at us, I thought, I think maybe we've got some little trouble brewing here and then he said any one of you from Chicago? He said I'm in this place for three years, I want to go home. He had come over, it was only a few years, he had come over to get his fiancée and the war broke out and they kept him. So, after the Lexington, I went to troop training Atlantic fleet and was there for a while, about a year I guess and then I was sent over to headquarters US/European commands, which at that time was in Frankfort on Meine, supposed to be getting ready to move to London, which never happened. We were there for about eighteen months and then the headquarters moved to _______, a little town near Versailles, just outside of Paris. LL: And what year was this? BB: That would have been in 1950, no, no, it was 1950 was the Korean war. Oh, I left out the Korean War, how could I do that? When I came back from the Lexington, I took command of the Marine barracks at Sullivan's Island, Maryland, and then shortly thereafter I took command of a Marine barracks at Lakehurst, New Jersey, where the _____, and got interested early in helicopters because there was a Navy experimental helicopter squadron there. And they had some Marines attached to that squadron, and the Marine pilots were attached to me, and I made several very good friends in the Marine Corps aviation at that time. LL: At any time had you thought about leaving the military after World War II? BB: No, I loved the Marine Corps, I loved it from the moment they offered me a regular commission. I was thrilled and never changed, haven't changed yet, don't think I will now. But to resume, from the Marine barracks at Lakehurst, went to the junior school at Quantico and from there went to the Second Marine Division where I was put in charge of an outfit that was to develop basic infantry skills and people who had just graduated from boot camp. It was called the USMCV program and later became the unofficial combat training the Marine Corps used and still uses. And then I became staff ______ of the divisions, then went into the Second Battalion, Second Marines as weapons company commander. Shortly thereafter, the whole, most of the division got on trains and went out to the west coast and 2nd Battalion 2nd Marines became 1st Battalion 1st Marines. And I still was weapons company commander. We were out on the west coast for just a couple of weeks, later then the USS Naval NAPA which was attack transport, and we sailed to _____. In Covy (?) we had to, it was real interesting. Everything was done in such a terrible hurry that we had a mixture of loads in that amphibious operation. You've got to load ships in a very special way because if you want ammunition you can't go digging up from the bottom of the hold –the ammunition's got to be up here, so does medical supplies, so does water. So it is combat loaded and with some due attention to what the shoreline is like and what your needs would be. The ship had left in such a hurry that it didn't have time to do that. So it was commercial loaded, that is everything went in. When we went to Covy, we had a, I think about a week there, and we had to unload the ship and then reload it combat loaded. It was complicated by the fact that a big storm came up during that time, everything got wet and blown around, it was really sort of a mess. My dad was in Tokyo and my mother, and they came down to see me during that time. LL: ____________ BB: My father was a colonel in the army, he was ________ and he was in MacArthur's headquarters there. LL: What was his name? BB: Well I was junior, so he was William Bernard Bates. In the pictures, you know when I was talking, I should have mentioned there was this picture. This was the way that I looked as a young fresh cut Marine. And I've got another picture here that shows what the years did to me, when I retired, I was a little older. LL: You had two pictures with your father? BB: Yeah, and I'll get to those in a minute. We then sailed for ________ and made the ____ landing. It was real interesting because the landing was made primarily at night. Oh gosh, a good friend of mine landed on ____ which was a little island that stuck out in the middle of the harbor during the day. I can't remember his name, but then our regiment was due to land on the southern part of the beach. Whole thing was complicated by the fact that they have a terrible tide there, I think about 21 feet. And the bottom is mud, so if you get stuck in the mud, you're there. So you've got to take advantage of the tide at its height. My battalion was to go in reserve and we were to go in about 5:30 but we didn't get started until about 6:00 and it was getting dark. We, the boat wave commander apparently didn't have good instructions because we went in and I could see two islands on our right, they should have been on our left. So I told him to come about because I was in the fifth wave. The first waves went on in and they were landed on the wrong place, landed in some salt _______ and had a terrible time. We came up, went around the islands and found the _____ and instead of being the fifth wave, we were not only the first wave, we were the only wave. But we ran into very moderate resistance, a couple shots around. We had one guy who was hurt a little bit. And then some other people came down there, some of those people managed to work their way down the coast. We were finally managed to get most of the battalion together. Then we, from there, we went on into the attack toward Yongongpo which is a town on the other side of the Hon river from Seoul and moved pretty rapidly there. We had a wonderful bunch of people in our battalion that—Able company was commanded by Bob Barrow who later became commandant of the Marine Corps, Becker company was commanded by Wes ____, ended up a colonel, Charlie company was commanded by Bob Ray, tall thin drink of water. There's funny, people always seem to think that the thing they do worst is the thing that they do best. Ray would always tell me that they were the most cut up, put together company in the world, that they always were not only on time but ahead of schedule, they were never on time, they were always late. But you know you can talk to _____ and Ray wouldn't believe a watch, good man, first rate man. My executive officer was a guy named McIntire who was a cool stiff drink of water, he was alright but I was not particularly fond of him. I had a machine gun platoon leader named Bill Masterpool who was absolutely fantastic, just first rate. My mortar platoon leader was Eugene Paradey, a Yankee, a Maine fellow. _____, he devised a way to increase our mortar support, a little battalion at that time and still pretty much so. He had some internal fire support weapons. The companies have real mortars, 60mm mortars. The battalion has 81mm mortars, has a range of about three miles. And it has six, the idea being two to support each rifle company. Well Paradey said let's not do that, let's steal two more mortars, which we did, and we had instead of having three sections of two mortars each, we had two platoons of four mortars each, and the mortars then were able to displace one after another. Paradey also said let's don't fool around with the old fashioned way of calling fires which was forward observer would estimate the azimuth, the line between the gun and the target. Let's say that the observer's here, and the gun is here, and the target is there, he would put an imaginary line here and when the gun fired, he would try to correct that fire based on the imaginary line. We're pretty skillful, but Paradey says let's just go the artillery way, cause it isn't that complex. So the artillery way is that you have a line between you and the target and the gun as a line between itself and the target, you tell the gun where the shot fires according to your line and they use their tables to move it to their line. Well, it increases your effectiveness and speed tremendously. This was Paradey's doing. Paradey and Masterpool were two of the finest young officers I had ever seen, both of them really short, used to call them the gold dust twins. Just terrific. Then the AT platoon leader, the anti-tank platoon leader, we had three or four five inch rockets and flame throwers. Platoon leader was a guy by the name of Bill Kohline, a fine young officer. And the battalion commander was Jack Hawkins. Jack Hawkins, he had been a fine commander, but I'll tell you, he was captured by the Japanese on Corrigedor, and it didn't break him but it caused him to become afraid of being captured again. I know at one point, Hawkins and I were going around in the ____, we were trying to get around to come up with the leading elements of the battalion, and a north Korean tank suddenly appeared behind us and started shooting at us. We jumped over into some wrecked buildings and Hawkins said I'm not going to be captured again, if they come in here, why don't you just shoot me. I said I ain't going to shoot you, you shoot those bastards. TAPE 1 SIDE B Well the NK tank kept on going, thank goodness, we made it alright. It happened, the sort of thing happened again at a little town called Kojo up in north Korean, but I'll come to that later. In Seoul, course our regimental commander was the legendary Louie Fuller, _____ Fuller, five Navy Crosses, fantastic guy. Louie Fuller wanted me to be his operations officer. I didn't want to be Louie Fuller's operations officer. His first sergeant says if you pull this operations off, it's very simple, all you need a ruler. We hear _____ draw line. It's pretty much that way. I know at one point, we had just taken a high hill overlooking Seoul, and we were getting our battalion to swing around the hill, which is a very difficult maneuver, you know, advance a company and send a company out and they would go out and, just to make a real swinging movement. We had pretty high price to pay for it. ____ all of the sudden appeared at CP and he's looking and there's nothing to be seen. Our troops were moving, he said what's going on, what's going on, he says how many casualties have you had today. And Hawkins says I haven't had any yet. Fuller says well you ain't fighting then, you've got to have some blood out there. About that time, the tank came up and flashed him with his flame thrower, the building shot up in flames and people running around screaming and hollering, a lot of shooting. And Fuller says well now that's better. Fuller was something. He, Fuller, went to a great deal of trouble to make people think that he was bluff and bluster, he was really a very intelligent guy. He was a Marine's Marine, he was terrific, well he was the regimental commander. Well let's see, we went on into Seoul and took it, we, after that, we got into transports, my company was ordered into what they call a _____ out, it was an LST which is a landing ship tank which had been rented to the Japanese to use as fishing boats. And so they unrented them to use them for invasion craft. Well the Japanese had used this thing as a fishing boat and you could really tell it because it smelled to high heaven. It was worse because when we left Enchon and went around the end of the peninsula and on up to Wonsun. When we got up there we turned around and came back out to sea and then turned around and went back up. They were trying to clear mines out of Wonsun harbor. I think we were, it seemed like we were there for a month, but I guess we were doing this about three days then finally went ashore at Wonsun just the administrative landing. Then we were sent down to Kojo to protect some supplies down there. There was a rock, Republic of Korea, South Korean regiment that was around this little, beautiful little seaport town of just, lovely. We no sooner got there than they hightailed it and we put our dispositions which were far to separated and we got hit by a tough North Korean regiment during the night and lost, lost some people that we shouldn't have lost, in my opinion. Then Hawkins got the wind of it and wanted to go back to Wonsun, and a couple of us said no, we're not going to do that, _____ said let's don't do that. He got on the radio and said we were in deep trouble, so they put us another battalion down for this big fight. Course the other battalion got there and wondered what's happening. Sent a destroyer down ______ and then we were relieved and pulled out and as soon as we got back to Wonsun, Fuller sent Hawkins home, gave us a guy named Buck Schmuck, [one of] the finest combat men I have ever seen in my life, arrogant, egotistical, you know, awful, except the men loved him and so did the officers because he was just plain good and absolutely fearless. You know, when you're in combat, every once in a while you have a chance where you can have a fire and just stand around the fire and talk and stuff. Schmuck, _____ you're familiar to the lie, you can say well I made all A's in college. Nobody will challenge that, but you're not ready to lie too much. Schmuck lied too much. Told us he was an Olympic diver, that he had gone to participate in games in Neurenberg, was hailed by his old hometown just outside of Ennsbrook when he stopped by for a visit, there was a big ranch out in Buffalo Montana, Wyoming. Well, the problem was all these things were true, like I say just absolutely fantastic. We had some small combat actions there, my Dad visited us there, and that's another picture that I've got this little teeny one. But my Dad would come over to Korea on business from MacArthur's headquarters and he would go to the army headquarters and of course after his first visit they knew immediately to send, after he did what he needed to do there, to send him to the 10th corps, and the 10th corps would send him to the 1st division, 1st division would send him to our battalion and Dad would spend the night with us. He also generally would bring a couple bottles of whiskey, which made him a very popular figure. But it was, I remember one time, Dad got, was up in the fort, _____, and they said they sent him down in a helicopter the next day but the choppers were all up north, we'd already started the push up towards the reservoir. So, I got the radio message, I thought well hell I'll just go get him. So we were about twenty miles south there, I threw a couple of rifles in a JEEP, and my JEEP driver was somewhere, I couldn't locate him, and night was approaching. I wanted to get Dad and get back because there were guerillas all through the area. So I raced up there and found Dad and got him in the car and checked him out and a rifle and said now look there are some guerillas but let's go. We'll be able to make it back pretty much by nightfall. Dad said let's go, so we got in it. The only bad thing that happened was that we were under attack because Dad and I felt that there was no force in the universe that could possibly beat us, we were damn fools, we were lucky we weren't wiped out, off the face. He was a great guy. Well we then went on up towards the north, the division already had sent the fifth marines were way up near ______, oh this was around the Chosun reservoir area. Now these are high mountains, there are mountains up there around 5,000 feet. And the terrain is very rugged, it's not a nice jut around this _____. The 7th marines were ________ and most of the 1st marines were at Kyoto_____, and we were try again. We had been cleaning up some stuff in the south and we were to try again and went up to a place called Chinhungme (counter 120). We had some probing attacks with Chinese, we set out some ____ patrols and some fires and pretty much pushed them away from us. By enlisting the civilian population, if China man stays in your house, we won't come and burn your house down. So for the ______ why don't you come and tell us and will shoot the China man so he can't stay in your house. Quid pro quo, it was pretty good. We, but then of course the Chinese came in with massive forces and the division was told to retreat, OP Smith said we ain't retreating, we're attacking a different direction. Well it's true, we were attacking because all of us were surrounded, you'd ___ any way you wanted to, you'd be under attack. When they did that, we figured that the one thing that we knew that we could do would be to attack north and take the big hills. There's a road and you've got to use the road to get wounded out, etc… and the road is just a, the road is no wider than these two tables. And you know the drop offs were 1,000 feet here and it's a, road's essential. The road came from Kyoto____ out around this thing with a big mountain here but a distance from the road and we had gone up there a couple of days before and registered artillery including some stuff I think from the 92nd armored field artillery. That's got _____ army ___ great guy, had this 8 inch howitzer battalion and 155's were there. We had registered started blowing the Chinese off that hill but we needed to go off and attack the hill because the road came back and then made a deep switch end and there was a bridge. The engineers had come up and repaired this bridge when Schmuck and I went up to make this reconnaissance. And then they cleared out just as the Chinese were coming to collect Buck and myself and the squad that we had with us. But we figured pretty certain that the Chinese weren't going to let that bridge stay, and they didn't. And of course that was a checkpoint, but if we got up on the hill we could protect the people working on the bridge so they redid the bridge. They dropped bridge sections from aircraft and then muscled them into place so people could get past this. This bridge was at a pin stoke station, the ____ reservoir and another reservoir fell into pin stokes, big tubes that using force gravity turned turbines to produce electricity. They were still functioning. And there was an inclined railroad. But anyway, we went into the, Schmuck and I reconnoitered this place along with Bruce Sigman, AS2, a guy named Tovan who was the artillery forward observer a few days before. So we had a good idea of the terrain and we went into the attack and secured the hill. And then the people started, our men started coming out for _____, Bob Taf____ I think was the Lt. Colonel ______ was one of the first people that made contact with us. And the division, it was cold, and I don't know whether you realize, it's hard to realize how cold, cold really is. Now we were up there I think the temperature was about 15 to 20 degrees below zero and the wind was blowing and with the wind chill it was about 45 below zero. Well, when you're in the ground you don't have any place of heat, ground's cold, you're cold, everything's cold. And we had lots of troubles because our men had been issued these shoepacks, which are designed to be waterproof. Problem is that when you walk in them your feet sweat and then when you stop, your feet freeze so even in the attack you've got to make your men stop, sit down, take off their shoes, socks, and the inner felt and replace them with dry stuff and then start in the attack again. We had over 100 men who were cold casualties although every officer and NCO was trying to get people to protect their ears and protect their feet and protect their hands. It was terrible. I see you looking at your watch, are we running over time? LL: No, we're fine. BB: Am I rambling? LL: No, your details are marvelous, unbelievable. BB: Oh, good. Don't encourage me. Well, we came down from the mountain and were brought back in a transport to Meisan and there we were refitted with equipment and reinforced with replacements. While we were there, I told Buck Schmuck, I said my parents are in Tokyo and we're not doing anything ‘round here, I'd like to go over and see them. He says you've lost your mind. I said, he said if you guys pull, do something stupid like that, he'll eat you alive. I said well you know, right now I want to do that and Fuller don't know that I want to do that and he won't ever know unless I tell him or unless you tell him. Schmuck said I ain't going to tell him a damn thing, if you want to, be my guest. So I went in Fuller's tent, I knocked on the tent pole, Fuller looked up, said what you want Bridges. I said, sir, my name is Bates. I don't give a blankety blank what you name is, what do you want. I thought well this thing's started off real well. I said, I told him that my mother and dad were over in Tokyo and if I could get a ride over there I'd keep touch through MacArthur's headquarters and if the battalion was going to move, I'd be right back. He said you stupid blankety blank blank blank blank, there goes. He said I don't understand how anybody, how anybody would be so blank blank blank stupid as to sit here at Christmas when his mommy and his daddy are only a few miles away in Tokyo, I don't understand. He got a field telephone, cranked it up, said get me the general. ______ he says I got this fellow here, I want to send him to Japan to see his mommy and his daddy. He said his name is Bridges. I said, sir, my name is Bates. He said I don't give a damn what your name is. The next morning I was on the airplane heading for Japan. I got all the way ____ called _____ and they went out there and I called, it was a Navy fellow named Bruce _____, captain, and they were old time friends of ours. I called, talked to his wife, she said your mother and dad are at the Japanese hotel in Tokyo, I can't think of the name of it right now. He said we're going to join them in a few minutes why don't you go there? And I said I'll go there, so I had a JEEP and went found and the manager and said I'd like to get some of the smell off if possible and would you tell my dad that I'm here. So shortly thereafter Dad came steaming down so we had a big reunion and then went up and saw Mother, and I had a couple days with them and went on back to the battalion. We, shortly thereafter, we went off a little bit north of there to an area that the North Koreans had infiltrated, and they were doing a lot of guerilla attacks. We never could figure out quite why, we don't know whether they were cut off or what, but at any rate, they were raising cain with all the little communities around there. Bruce Sigman set up his intelligence network, he went to all the little villages because it was time to ship the rice, and he said look we'll protect you and your rice if you'll just keep us informed about these folks ‘cause if you don't they'll come, they're going to burn your rice. So we started getting pretty good info and we were chasing guerillas and pretty, chased them pretty much all the county I guess. But then Ridgeway came and the tempo of the war changed, and that was a good thing. We went up from this little area where _____ to Wanju. I went off in an ambulance, I had been sick as a dog and the battalion surgeon said I should go to the hospital ship. I had pneumonia, and Buck Schmuck says, he said, Bill, the surgeon says you ought to go to the hospital ship and he said I'm going to just leave it up to you, you know we need you ‘cause we're going to go under the attack, we just need you so you make the choice. I said I want to go to the hospital. He says I'm damned if you want to go to the hospital ship, we'll send you up in an ambulance. And so I had, a couple of days later I got slammed in an ambulance _____ up to Wanju, and I think it was then any day that I really thought maybe I made a mistake in, it was the next day that we went into the attack ‘cause I put on my pack, it was raining and we went slogging down through a puddle of mud then got into a firefight, digging foxholes, it kept raining, and the foxholes kept filling up with water. I've never more miserable in my life. We had some good days. A lot of maneuvering, we would form a right flank of the division most of the time so we didn't have to worry about anybody on our right, we would make big envelopments. You know sometimes, and this sounds funny, but sometimes war can right fun. You're dealing with some Chinese who are retreating. So you attack at 8:00 in the morning, five minutes preparation and go into the attack and he shoots a little bit and you shoot a little bit and he retreats. The next day you start at 8:00 in the morning, you fire, the next day you start 8:00 in the morning. The next day you send troops way out at 3:00 in the morning to come home and then you start your attack at 8:00 in the morning. The Chinese start running and you wipe out a company, you just… It, virtually no loss, so it's good. It isn't good but at least it's entertaining I guess. LL: We've got about ten more minutes. BB: Ten more minutes? Well I'll tell you about probably the most difficult battle that we were in. When the Chinese started their spring offensive in April of '51, they broke the sixth rock division on the left flank of our division and there was nothing between the Chinese and _____, no forces. There were large quantities of Chinamen who were coming in on the left flank of the first Marine division. First Marines were in reserve and we were sent out to refuse the flank, to bend the flank back and protect against the Chinese, there were literally thousands and thousands of them. My battalion was the first to go out and the furthest. We were supposed to be married up with a battalion of seventh Marines that were going to come up on our right. The battalion of first Marines were going to come up on our left. Both of them got stopped by the Chinese behind us. And we were out there by ourselves under extremely severe attack. We tied in closely for the night and when we were in reserve, our normal supporting artillery had been diverted and was up firing for the Korean Marine corps regiment. So on the way up, we stopped by and talked to Buzz Winecoff of the artillery regiment, the commander, and he said well if I give you the 155's I'll give you two of them and then we'll put some more of them on there. We brought the 155's, this is a big gun, we brought them in within 50 yards of our position. One of them had been 50 yards short, we would have wiped out a platoon _____. The fighting was that intense. We were knocked off the hill, ___ hill, under very very severe attack. We had 100 casualties. Normally if you've got close to 1000 men, 100 casualties pretty much routs you out. But then we said, ok come on back. Hell we were being fired at from behind. There were Chinese between us. So I, the battalion commander had fallen and hurt his knee, and he went, I sent the battalion exec Bill Bridges and the battalion commander Bob West, we had some tanks and motor transport. We loaded the wounded into the motor transport and sent the tanks along the road with the platoon, Baker company, to run this gauntlet of machine gun fire the Chinese were… TAPE 2 SIDE A …killed and some more wounded. Some of the wounded wounded again. But they made it and then it was up to us to fight our way out. And I devised a plan. We came back by echelons. Chinese were pursuing us all the way, running around screaming surrender, surrender and Masterpool got his machine guns up. Beautiful job. That was great. We, one big disappointment, I was recommended for the Navy Cross for that operation and the Navy Cross was awarded but it was awarded to the battalion commander who wasn't even there. That happens but not very often. I never did have any respect for that regimental commander who did that. But anyway… LL: Tell me about the ribbons that you have on. BB: Well, these are personal decorations. This is a Silver Star, that's a Bronze Star with a combat device. This is the Air Medal. I got the Air Medal for reconnaissance flights, and this is a Navy commendation medal with a combat device. I didn't show this picture did I? Me in combat gear and my retirement. LL: Beautiful. And how about the two with your father? BB: Well, I sort of skipped over those. My dad, when I was promoted to colonel, my dad pinned me on one shoulder with his Army eagle and General Ray Murray put the Marine Corps eagle on the other shoulder. And from then until I retired I wore an Army eagle on one shoulder. LL: And when did you officially retire? BB: Long ago, in 1965. LL: Is there anything else you would like to say to finish up? BB: No, I think I said too much already. No, I didn't mention this book. This book is a description in detail of the operations of the battalion in the Enchon landing, the _____ reservoir operation, and the spring operations in 1951, all in Korea. LL: And the original is in? BB: The original of this is in the Marine Corps at the Navy yard in Washington. That's where. 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